elector Everyone knows about those electoral votes —17 in Michigan — that are cast for presidential candi­ dates. Now, Westland resident Henry Johnson has been nominated to be an alternate elector PRICE: $1 • SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2012 • hometownlife.com for the upcoming presi­ dential election. "On a specific day after the election, the electors gather at the state capital. If (Presi­ dent Barack) Obama wins, then he gets the 17 votes," said John­ Opponents get OK to son. "There is a cer­ emony for casting the, vote. If the elector isn't able, then I will cast the ballot." launch recall of mayor President of the Nor- wayne Community Citi­ zens Council, Johnson By LeAnne Rogers between Westland and the City approved for clarity, so we sub­ he would no longer respond to would be alternate for • Observer Staff Writer of Wayne for sharing or consol­ mitted another one with differ­ Rock's questions or comments. Inkster Mayor Hilliard idation of recreation services ent language," said Rock, a long­ The merger of the parks and, Hampton. Both men A petition to recall West- which resulted in the closing of standing critic of Wild. recreation departments is exact­ were nominated by land Mayor William Wild has the Bailey Recreation Center on Wild didn't attend the Wayne ly the type of cooperative effort U.S. Rep. John Conyers, been approved, adding to earli­ Julyl. County Election Commission between communities that is D-Detroit, as a thank er approved efforts to remove An earlier petition, citing meeting at which the petitions being sought by Gov. Rick Sny­ you for their efforts five City Council members from Wild's appointment of two mar­ were approved. der. on his recent election office. ried couples to the Tax Incre­ "I spent the day. working in my "The lieutenant governor (Bri­ campaign. The petition submitted by res­ ment Finance Authority, had office. It doesn't seem like any­ an Calley) was just here and ident Burke Rock cites Wild's been rejected due to unclear lan­ thing I do or say with this resi­ lauded us for the fire depart- May 16 recommendation to guage. dent (Rock) matters," said Wild, enter an inter-local agreement "The language was not , who at one point announced that . Please see RECALL, A2 Used book sale The Friends of the Low turnout Westland Library will hold a used book sale Thursday-Saturday, Sept. 6-8, at the library expected at 6123 Central City Parkway, north of Ford Road. Hours will be noon to 6 p.m. Thurs­ for special day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday which will $4 bag day — bring election your own bag. There will be a By LeAnne Rogers special sale of hard Observer Staff Writer ' • v ' \ cover fiction books — buy one for $1, get Not many Westland voters are one free — and audio expected to make to the polls books on cassette — Wednesday to select candidates who the whole book — for will move forward in Nqvember to 25 cents. Other prices fill a temporary vacancy in the 11th are $2 for coffee table Congressional District. books, $1 for hardcover "Absentee ballots have been slow. nonfiction, 50 cents for We sent out 3,500 — we send out the large paperbacks, 25 same amount each election using cents for small paper­ the permanent absentee voter list," '.-../• . • •' STEPHEN CANTRELL| STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER backs, videos, cassettes said Westland Clerk Eileen DeHart and records and 10 Celebrating being honored as Biggby Coffee store of the year are employees Cassie Sanders of Westland Schoof. "We've received less than cents for magazines. (left), Alaina McDaniel of Dearborn Heights, Danielle Peel of Westland, Westland store owner Mo Elfakir 2,000 back. There is not a whole lot A preview sale for of Canton, April Smith of Westland, Jess Murphy of Plymouth and Becca Tanner of Westland. of interest in the election. It might pickup." Friends members will \ • • be 4-7 p.m. Wednes­ • : \ Schoof is predicting a voter turn- day, Sept. 5. People can . out of less than 10 percent for the become a Friend at the special election Wednesday. preview sale. The Republican candidates seek-' Bring your own WestlancTs Biggby brings ing replace U.S. Rep. Thaddeus bags when you shop McCotter, who resigned in July amid at the book sale, . controversy, are Kerry Bentivol- or buy one of the io of Milford, Nancy Cassis of Novi Friends' cool green and Ken Crider, Carolyn Kavanagh bags for $2. The book home Big 'B' Cup Award and Steve King, all of Livonia, who sale provides fund­ are running for the Republican nom­ ing for all the library ination. programs provided • The Biggby Coffee Big "B" home the 2012 Store of the and be recognized by Biggby The winner would presumably by the Friends of the Cup Award — sort of a coffee Year along with the Big "B" and our customers in particu­ face David Curson of Belleville, who Westland Library. version of the Stanley Cup — Cup Award at the recent Big­ lar," Elfakir said. "Without our is running unopposed on the Dem­ is on display with other awards gby; Coffee annual franchise ocratic ticket, in the Nov. 6 general at the Westland Biggby Coffee. meeting. ' customers, we would not be election. The winner would be sworn Owner and operator Moha- . "It is an incredible honor to where we are today, and I can- mad Elfakir and his crew took be named Store of the Year Please see BIGGBY, A2 Please see ELECTION, A2 INDEX Community Life B5 Crossword Puzzle.... C3 Education..... Ax Health B10 Homes C2 Westland man faces trial in sexual assault case Jobs.... CI Obituaries B10 By LeAnne Rogers degree criminal sexual in the year while attend­ The girl told police she ing pulled down her Services C2 Observer Staff Writer pants. The girl also told Sports" ..B1 conduct. ing community college. had gone to bed in Petri­ Wheels C3 The girl's mother Since then, the mother ni's bedroom about mid­ police Petrini showed •• A Westland man has ' had contacted police to said the families had vis­ night. Petrini came into her what were appar­ been ordered bound over,. report the July 26 inci­ ited each other's home the bedroom and showed ently a pair of dildos © The Observer & Eccentric for trial on charges that dent which was alleged several times. her photos of himself that he described as "fat Mime 48 • Number 30 he sexually molested an to have occurred in the On this particular date, and his wife as children, sticks." 11-year-old autistic girl. Westland apartment the mother said she had the girl told police. Petrini remains free Home Delivery: Joseph Petrini, 27, Petrini shares with his dropped her daugh­ Subsequently, it is on $10,000/10 percent , (866) 887-2737 waived his preliminary wife and two young chil­ ter off at the Petrini's charged that Petri­ bond. His Wayne Coun­ examination Thurs­ dren. apartment for a visit. ni got into bed with the ty Circuit Court arraign­ Return Address: day before 18th District *• The mother told police When her daughter later girl while fully clothed, ment is set for Sept. 13. 41304 Concept Dr. Court Judge Sandradci- that she had become shared details of the vis­ pressed against her, Plymouth Ml 48170 relli. He is charged with acquainted with Petri­ it, the mother contacted then began kissing Irogers6hometownlife.com two counts of second- ni and his wife earlier police. and fondling her, hav­ (313)222-5428

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'or their U.S. represen- ELECTION itive in the 13th, voters Wayne, Westland treat parks Continued from page A1 will have a choice between / %. , current 14th District U.S. in after the election and v Rep. John Conyers, D- serve through the end of ^Detroit, and Republican to eliminate mosquitoes the year. i^fc^ Mrk SawicM of Dear­ Filling the shprt-tgrnwfc born. By LeAnne Rogers On Wednesday, con­ "We did spray once a Mosquito Abatement vacancy will be*the ehd of The special election is Observer Staff Writer tracted pest management few years ago when West Program by treating Westland residenraH&ting expected to cost about officials treated the 19 Nile was coming up — more than 11,000 storm in the 11th Congressional $650,000 district-wide and There should be few­ parks located in Westland we had an event coming , drains with Vectolex District. $60,000 in Westland. er mosquitoes in West- and the Westland Munici­ up," said Mayor William , Water Soluble Pouches. Due to redistricting, "That includes Wayne land and Wayne thanks to pal Golf Course with Bio- Wild. "This is the first , "The City of West- Westland will become part County paying for the bal­ a fogging of city parks in mist 4+4. The product time we did all of our land is committed to the of the 13th Congressio­ lots — that's taxpayer response to the mosquito- was applied from a truck parks." health and safety of our nal District at the start of money, too," said Schoof. borne West Nile Virus epi­ mounted ultra-low volume The mosquito fogging residents," said Wild. 2013. 'Tor a federal election, we demic which has claimed sprayer. The treatment cost each city $1,000. "Labor Day weekend That means on Nov. 6, can't consolidate precincts five lives. is effective for approx­ "It will be a little com­ is a time for families to Westland voters will help —it's against the law." Just in time for the imately two weeks. The fort for Labor Day, then enjoy the last weekend . select McCotter's replace­ The polls will be open 7 Labor Day weekend, the application rate is one- we hope there will be of summer and we want ment but also vote for . a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Wayne-Westland Parks three ounces per acre. some cooler weather," the residents to visit our their choice to serve as the and Recreation Depart­ The 19 parks located in Wild said. golf course and parks to new 13th District repre­ lrogersOhometownlife.com ment's combined 40 parks, the City of Wayne were In addition to the parks enjoy the great ameni­ sentative. (313)222-5428 along with the Westland also treated by Advanced and golf course, West- ties." Municipal Golf Course, Pest Management with land's Department of , were fogged for mosqui­ the Biomist 4+4 technolo- Public Service is doing lrogersehometownlife.com toes. gyonFriday. the second round of their ' (313)222-5428 BIGGBY his store join this list of recipients, made up of Continued from page A1 some of the most suc­ cessful stores in the sys­ Westland to get new police chief not thank them enough , tem. for taking the time to Nine baristas fran­ Westland will soon have a new retirement. gible to test for the chief's position. vote for us and for the chise-wide were also police chief. Since Karrick was the only per­ "I'm not sure if I will appoint an incredibly nice things recognized with the My Current Chief Greg Angelosan- son on the promotional list to fill interim chief," said Mayor William they had to stay about my Favorite Barista Award, to will be retiring effective Friday the chief position, that means the Wild, adding it would take about six store and my staff." also based on custom­ along with Deputy Police Chief Dan hew chief won't be selected until weeks to complete the promotion­ The Biggby Store of er nominations. From Karrick. Both are retiring under a after a promotional examination is al testing. the Year Award is based the nine finalists, Wayne program that allowed city staff to completed. Deputy Chief Michael Canine Officer Grant Allen also on customer nomina­ County's representative purchase generic time for an early Matich and Lt. Jeff Jedrusik are eli­ retired last week. tions, in which one Big­ was April Smith of the gby location from every Westland store, who was market is selected as a honored on stage by Big­ finalist. Based on cus­ gby CEO and co-founder ty. Short-term, we're sav­ Kehrer and Dewey filed against him, Wild tomer's reviews of the Bob Fish. ; RECALL ing money. Our Parks and Reeves. said, and there was one store, along with the Smith was also nomi­ total number of votes, Continued from page A1 Recreation director and That petition cites successful past recall of nated for the Barista of the deputy director were council approval of a council members. Biggby of Westland the Year Award. retiring." TIFA plan amendment "It was a horrible was not only recognized "It was great to be. ment merger," said Wild. Rock and other recall ' that includes construc- black eye for the com­ for Wayne County but there as a store and hear "That agreement saves us supporters plan to kick . tion of a new city hall, munity and it took a long also as the overall win­ April's name being called $900,000 a year. We went off their efforts to gath­ possibly behind the Wil­ time to get over it," said • ner of the award, named on stage for a finalist in from 19 parks to 40 parks er more 5,600 signatures liam P. Faust Public Wild. "We've been mak­ in honor of Biggby co- the award," Elfakir said. and a much nicer commu­ Wednesday — the date Library.' ing a lot of progress. It's founder and vice presi­ "She definitely deserves nity center." _ of the special election to Wild had no plans to unfortunate to have a dent Mary Roszel. this recognition as she The merger agree­ replace former U.S. Rep. appeal the recall petition recall (effort). It's a step The Big "B" Cup • continually brightens the ment was approved by Thaddeus McCotter. approval. back for our communi­ Award, one of the most lives of our customers on the council unanimous­ "We will be collecting "At this point, it's up ty." sought-after awards, a daily basis. I'm so hon-. ly, Wild said, as was the * signatures simultane­ to them to get signa­ The recall supporters was also presented to ' ored in general to be rec­ budget. ously at a lot of different tures. At the end of the will have 90 days to gath­ Elfakir and his store, ognized by way of these "I stand behindthe places," said Rock. day, it's up to resident, er sufficient valid sig­ which will celebrate awards, and it feels great decision, we need to take Along with Wild, the if they don't agree with natures on the petitions its fifth anniversary in to bring some hardware a longer view," said Wild. recall effort also targets my decisions," said Wild, once the first signatures October. Selected for back to our community." "This doesn't mean it (the Council President James noting he will be up for are obtained. best embodying the Big­ • The Westland Biggby Wayne Community Cen­ Godbout, council mem­ re-election in 2013. gby Coffee core val­ store is located on Ford ter) has to be our long- bers Adam Hammons, • It's not the first time a lrogersOhometownlife.com ues and operating phi­ Road just west of New- term recreation facili­ Meriam Kadi, Michael recall petition'has been (313)222-5428 ! losophies, Elfakir and burgh.

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By Sue Mason Staley expressed "utter dis­ immediate resignation," he the reputation of the district a legal system that presumes Observer Staff Writer appointment in lack of integ­ said. "The residents, employ­ and it is for this reason that I innocence and, until guilt is rity displayed by a board ees and, more importantly, the would like to... ask Mr. Goci to determined, that innocence Wayne-Westlahd school > member," saying that "every students deserve to have the resign." needs to be assured." . board Vice President John human is born with a con­ leaders of this school district The comments came after He added that he also looks Goci is making it perfectly science and, therefore, the lead." board President Carol Mid- "forward to Mr. Goci's vindi­ clear that he is confident he ability to know right from Weaver said he agreed that del read a statement saying cation." will be cleared of allegations wrong. Choosing the right, Goci's personal life is his own, • that it was not the policy of ' "I hope that's the case. Until that he lied to federal agents regardless of the consequenc­ but when elected and put into the school board "to speculate I learn otherwise, that is the about a loan he had with Tomo es, is the hallmark of integri­ public office, "your person­ when an investigation or litiga­ assumption I intend to work Duhanaj, the owner of Bray's ty." • ' •,' al life becomes public and, in tion is under way, particular­ on," he said. . Hamburgers in Westland. He also told the board that part, is up to review and criti­ ly one that does not involve the The federal indictment Goci is free on bond after among its responsibilities is cism by the public." district." charges that Goci lied to fed­ being arraigned Aug. 22 on the creation of a "set of sound "I realized that you have i "While human nature is to eral agents, who found paper­ the charge, a five-year felo­ ethical policies," communicat­ not been convicted yet and I want to discuss these con­ work indicating he hall ny. Duhanaj was also charged ing them to the staff and stu­ understand that," Weaver add­ cerns, we would urge the com­ obtained a $30,000 loan from with lying to federal agents. dents and letting them know ed. "While it's maintained that munity not to be drawn into • Duhanaj at a more than 45-per­ However, federal officials deviation from any of them it is separate from this school needless speculation or discus­ cent interest rate. A recent have moved to dismiss charg­ will not be tolerated. district, I believe it might sion," she said. "Let the justice unsuccessful congressional es against him, citing the need "The problem for the lead­ become a detriment to this dis­ system work and remember candidate, Goci told federal for time to obtain evidence ers that create and implement trict." that allegations are not a basis agents that the interest was 15 against him and investigate the policies is that they must Citing a comment made by a for judgment. If there are percent. other suspects. . then live by them," he said. resident at a previous meeting ' questions or concerns regard­ In wiretaps placed on "At this time my case is still "You cannot set policies that that "board members be held ing the investigation or litiga­ Duhanaj's phone, the indict­ proceeding, and as I stated employees and students need to a higher standard," Scho- tion, they should be directed to ment charges Goci contradict­ before, I look forward with the to live by and not live by them field said Goci should resign the proper authorities." ed his statements made to fed­ utmost confidence of being . yourself." his position so he "can concen- • Goci did get support from eral agents. vindicated of the false allega­ Saying that the federal trate on his personal issues." Trustee Thomas Buckalew," Goci remains free on tions being made against me," charge is "incompatible with "Board members are the who said he was troubled to $10,000 unsecured bond, Goci said at last week's school the duties of an elected offi­ face of a district to its local cit­ hear the comment that Goci while Duhanaj, a Troy resi- board meeting. cial," Staley called on school izens and through the media to was "not convicted yet with ' dent, remains in federal custo­ His comments came after * board members "to rise to the the public at large," she said. the assumption being that the dy as an illegal alien and faces two fellow board members —' occasion." "As a result, whether right or conviction is something com­ deportation. , Frederick Weaver and Cindy "Examine your values and wrong, the perceived reputa­ ing down the road." Schofiejd — and resident Chris principles and join with us to • tion of a school board mem­ "That isn't the way our sys­ smason8hometownlife.com ; Staley called on him to resign. call for this board member's ber becomes intertwined with tem works," he said. "We have (313)222-6751 Nankin Mills hosts Native American Heritage Day J; The Wayne Coun­ door event. the residents of our All tiful parks and with most The Nankin Mills Inter­ around the barricades for ty Parks and the North . The North Ameri­ American City," said of these events being free pretive Center is at 33175 Native American Heri­ American Indian Asso­ can Indian Associa­ Westland Mayor William of charge, it allows our Ann Arbor Trail. Hines tage parking. ciation will host Native tion of Detroit is the old­ Wild. "These events are families to have a good Drive will be closed due For more information American Heritage Day est urban Indian orga­ a great way to bring the time with no effect on to Saturday in the Park, about this or any oth­ at the Nankin Mills Inter­ nization in the Unit­ residents out to our beau­ their budget." however, people can go er Wayne County Parks pretive Center 1-4 p.m. ed States. The purpose Saturday, Sept. 8. of the organization is to This special social gath­ promote self-sufficien­ ering includes a tradition­ cy for Native Americans al drumming circle and through education assis­ 1 • Candles, Flameless dancers in Native Ameri­ tance, employment and ' Mirrors WALL & TABU LED Candles, can regalia. 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Gretchen Alaniz of employed desire is to help others ty products, employing \ Alaniz said current retrain for new careers Livonia announced she • andthe understand how valuable more than 60,000 in 26 Schoolcraft trustees are to increase their oppor­ will seek a six-year term unem­ , this first step can be to countries. respected professionals tunities to obtain employ­ on the Schoolcraft College ployed see their future.", "The trustee position, with valuable life expe­ ment and to fill that need Board of Trustees in the the ben­ After attending Delta ' while an elected posi­ riences and political and v of our local employers. Nov. 6 election. efits of College, Alaniz graduat­ tion, isn't a 'political' posi­ community involvement. "Both these groups need "Schoolcraft College commu­ ed from Central Michigan tion from my perspec­ "What's missing on the a trustee at Schoolcraft will continue to play a nity col- University in 1984 with a tive," she said. "As a gov­ board is a trustee with who understands and can significant role in pro­ Alaniz • leges for bachelor's degree in busi­ ernance and policy mak­ experience in a multi-cul­ speak to these challenges viding the Detroit metro lowering ness administration with ing body for the col- tural global company who they face," Alaniz said.' area communities with an the costs for education to . a major in management lege, the responsibilities can provide a valuable "My goal as trustee excellent and diverse set increase their hiring and information systems. include governing the perspective on the needs will be to ensure School­ of educational opportuni­ earnings potential." Alaniz has worked in college by establishing of employees and compa­ craft College can contin­ ties at a reasonable cost. . Alaniz serves on the the Detroit metro area broad policies and objec­ nies in today's economy," ue to meet the college's Whether you're seek­ Livonia Chamber of Com­ for the past 25 years with tives, appointing and sup­ she said. founding mission to pro­ ing an associate degree, merce Board of Direc­ increasing responsibility porting the chief execu­ Local companies are vide a transformational looking for a head start tors, as well as on the in governance and com­ tive, ensuring the avail- • looking for skilled work­ learning experience that on a bachelor's degree, Executive, Scholar­ pliance roles with inter- ability of adequate finan­ ers in both blue and fits the needs of all indi­ or looking for continuing ship, and Governmen- . ' nal audit organizations in cial resources, and giv­ white collar jobs, she ' viduals in our communi­ education opportunities, tal Affairs committees. both the utilities and man­ ing an accounting for the added. However, with ties." Schoolcraft College has "Representing the Livonia ufacturing industries. college's ability to meet companies now forced Further information l . it all," said Alaniz. "The business community has Alaniz works in the its mission and objec­ to cut their training bud­ is available by e-mail- downturn in the econo­ been rewarding and has ' Internal Audit depart­ tives. My experience in get, employees are tak­ ing Alaniz at Gretch- my has identified an ever awakened a desire to fur­ ment as a senior manag­ the internal audit profes­ ing on more of the cost [email protected], increasing need for low- ther serve the community er for TRW Automotive, sion includes policy devel­ for their continuing edu­ calling (734) 765-5499 cost, flexible education, in the educational area," headquartered in Livonia. opment and compliance cation. And with the cur­ or visiting https^/www. retraining and continu-. she said. "College was my TRW is ranked among activities covering corpo­ rent unemployment lev­ facebook.com/Gretch- ing education programs. .. first step in building a sta­ the world's leading auto­ rate, business and tech­ els, individuals need to enAlanizSchoolcraftCol- Parents, veterans, the ble life for my family. My motive suppliers of safe­ nology operations." enhance their skills or legeTrusteeCandidate. Hat trick: W-W wins third Muth Award

By Sue Mason latest recipient of the ; munity is proud of their to go through with this Observer Staff Writer award that comes with efforts." team." , $1,500 prize to be used "Wildwood Elementa-. Joining her in accept­ The Wayne-Westland for school improve­ ry School serves as an ing the award were Julie Community Schools has ment. Hoover Elementa­ excellent example of how Rutherford, intervention scored a hat trick, when it ry in Wayne received the effective school improve­ specialist, second-grade comes to student achieve­ award in 2010 and Walk­ ment efforts can make a teacher Lisa Sheppard ment. •-."..-. er-Winter Elementary in real difference in student and kindergarten teacher For the third time in Canton in 2011. learning," said Ray Tel- Jennifer Ferris, members as many years, one of • "We are honored to man, executive director of the leadership team the district's elementary have one of our schools of Middle Cities, who pre-' who helped developed the schools has been award­ selected for the Muth sented the .2012 honor to plan to improve student ed the Robert and Patri­ Award," said Greg Bara- Wildwood Principal Shan­ learning. cia Muth Excellence in cy, Wayne-Westland non Blick. The award honors K- Leadership Award by the school superintendent. "Thank very much for 12 schools in Michi­ Middle Cities Education "The team at Wildwood this opportunity," said gan's urban school sys­ Association. is a dedicated group, who Blick. "I can't tell you • tems that demonstrate Wildwood Elemen­ are committed to their how proud I am, it was leadership in school . tary in Westland is the Students. The whole com- just an incredible process improvement, specifi­ cally improvements that reflect gains in student The staff of Wayne-WestlandOs Hoover Elementary achievement. School in Wayne - Lisa Rotenheber, Diane Deluca-Smith, Schools applying for the Linda Goodin, Andrea DOAmico, Maureen Twomey, Amy award were required to Morse, Cheryl Rujan, Katherine Brake, Principal Jennifer. provide information on Chambers, Kim Renas, Rachel Dean, Pamela Cusumano, how teachers, adminis­ Kimberly Lepish, Donna Carol and Rachel Slovinac - show trators and staff worked of the Muth Award the school received for excellence in together to address leadership in school improvement. . school improvement, professional develop­ ed by the principal and in sharing what Wildwood ment, student achieve-' . the staff, the focus on the does." ment goals and commu­ overall goals of the school This the second year nity involvement among in making decisions, the that Telman has gone to •> other areas. Each of the use of data to inform the winning school dis­ schools selected for this decision making and the tricts to present the * year's award was suc­ high quality imbedded award. cessful in preparing a professional develop­ "I'd like to be back here comprehensive award ment. next year," he said. entry that outlined their "This requires not only School board President school improvement a great amount of work Carol Middel told Telman efforts and provided the , through the course of she hopes there is "a well- evidence and data neces­ the school year, day in worn path" to the district sary to prove that their and day out, by a dedi­ for him. efforts were successful cate staff and a dedicat- "I'm very honored to in helping improve stu­ , ed administrator, it also be in your presence," she f dent achievement, Tel- told the Wildwood staff.. man said.' requires a lengthy appli­ cation process," said Paul "You are hardworking According to Telman, Sallah, deputy superin­ people and people see the judges were "very tendent for instruction. how hard you work. Your impressed" by Wildwood "It was 50 pages of data "efforts are appreciated." f( and cited four things: its and research and there \ I strong professional learn­ was obviously a consider­ smason8hometownlife.com s ing community creat- ^ able amount of time spent (313)222-6751

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By Ken Abramczyk running for Congress and done for over 200 years in and in public, tool-and- Staff Writer ' because he believes the • our great nation. Louisiana even if diepiak- - i 11th District deserves rep­ "It is time to lay our dif­ after Hur­ it is only er, Cur­ In case you didn't know, resentation through the ferences aside and work to ricane for a few - son, the Westland and Garden City endoftheyear. , get our Republican ticket Katrina weeks. lone Dem­ are having an election \ Bentivolio is tired of the elected in November start­ struck King ocrat on Wednesday. • • j "overspending, overbor: ing with Mitt Romney." there sev-; doesn't the ballot, Most of the candidates rowing and overregulat- eral years' know if was also. ing" of government and Ken Crider ago. any votes; active ; are spending their own Kavanagh King Curson money. Many are politi­ wants to end any more Crider, 47, a superin­ "Poli- will take with the cal newcomers who want debt increases. tendent of heating and , tics is a place in Washington the . UAW and worked on to serve in U.S. Congress. "It will give me a head air conditioning at Kel- natural progression for final weeks of the year. a task force with Ron Some are taking their first start," Bentivolio said of leyBros., me to represent my com­ He said he would keep Gettelfinger on the gov­ plunge into a political cam­ the special election. "There a Livonia munity on a larger scale," employees who remain ernment loans to Chrysler paign. | will be budget issues, and company, she said. "The opportuni­ after the criminal charg­ and GM. Five candidates are run­ all kinds of issues. I'm still is running ty here is really unique. It es were filed against four • ; Curson said he was out­ ning for the Republican wrapping my head around because is a month-long campaign former McCotter staff­ raged when McCotter's nomination and one can­ it, and I'll have to do a lot of he versus a six-month cam­ ers. "I would reach out petitions were duplicat­ didate for the Democrat­ homework." ' believes paign." to residents who have ed and then McCotter \ ic nomination in a special Bentivolio has spent the voters Kavanagh has assist­ not been able to get help resigned, leaving the 11th primary election Wednes­ past few weeks contacting should ed with previous local over the past few years," District without represen­ he said. "I would help" day in the current 11th j supporters and thanking Crider have more campaigns. She's raised tation. "It was just fool- • Congressional District to them,hesaid. than one some money "for her race them. You aren't going to ish," Curson said. "For fill the unexpired term of Should Bentivolio win option on the ballot. Crider from friends and family, be able to go and change him to abandon the citi-, Thaddeus McCotter, who the special primary and decided to run after Ben­ and has put up campaign Washington." ' . > zens of the 11th District, resigned July 6. The dis­ special general election in tivolio was the only candi­ signs along major roads King, a former Livo­ I was outraged because trict serves Redford and the old 11th District and date who filed. in the 11th District: nia school board mem­ there will be important the township will have to win the general election "We have a lot of the Her demographic, a ber, decided to run as a legislation going on. With cover its share of holding in the new 11th District, it same views," Crider said younger female in Con­ Republican because he all of the health care the election, estimated to will help him better repre­ of Bentivolio. "But he gress, isn't prominent in considers himself a "mod­ debate and legislation, be over $30,000. : sent the district, accord­ takes his views too far." Washington, so she'd like erate Republican.", When I felt it was our duty to The special election, ing to campaign manager ' Crider describes him­ to represent her genera­ asked why he ran as a .-." have representation." which is expected to cost Robert Dindoffer. "He will self as a "Christian con­ tion in Congress, she said. Democrat for state repre­ Curson said his experi­ a total of $650,000, was , get a couple of months of servative Republican." He Kavanagh expects Con­ sentative against Repub­ ence in tHe UAW in nego­ scheduled by Gov. Rick seniority, which will help acknowledges that Ben­ gress will work on budget lican John Walsh in 2008, tiating disputes between Snyder's office to fill the him get better commit­ tivolio is the candidate issues and vote on income King said: "I wanted to workers and management vacated seat. tees," Dindoffer said. to beat in the race and taxes. She would vote to beat him. That goes on all trained him well for Con­ Kerry Bentivolio of Mil- knows it will be a chal­ maintain tax cuts, she the time." gress. "When there were ford, Nancy Cassis of Novi Nancy Cassis lenge in his first cam-i said. "This will be a lame- King is running because problems or issues, I'd and Ken Crider, Carolyn Cassis, 68, a former state paign and election. "The duck session," she said. he doesn't think Bentivo­ sit down with someone Kavanagh and Steve King, senator, decided last week best thing about it is that "The community needs to lio will serve the district across the table," he said. all of Livonia, are running that she is not "actively. I have no baggage," Crid­ be represented on every well. "He might be a great ."We want a win-win for for the Republican nom­ campaign­ er said. single vote." guy or a nice person, but both sides. That's the way ination, with the winner ing" for He said his campaign is Reactions are posi­ that doesn't set you up to government used to work, to face David Curson of thespe- . a grass-roots campaign. tive from the community be a legislator," King said. but now, it's just obnox­ Belleville, who is running rial elec­ He has spent money on about her campaign run, • King said he has met ious." unopposed on the Demo­ tion. She campaign signs and wrist Kavanagh said. "Every­ many residents of the Curson expects the jobs cratic ticket, in the Nov. 6 emailed bands, Crider said. one is shocked that this t 11th District during his ' bill to be up for a vote general election. report­ Crider said he is seat is available, but I summer concerts with his before the end of the year. Kavanagh, Crider and ers with opposed to abortion. He hear from a lot of peo­ band, Steve King & the "It affects the economy • Curson have never run a state­ said he was raised by ple who say to me, 'That's Dittilies. He is also main­ at all levels," he said. "I for political office before, Cassis ment, but adoptive parents. "My great; we need a younger taining an online presence would work to get sup­ though Crider was recent-. stopped biological mother was person,'" she said. through Facebook. port to get that passed." ly elected a precinct dele­ short of homeless," he said. "If she Curson said he also would gate in Livonia I ' endorsing Bentivolio. had the choice to abort Steve King David Curson work on veteran and ' Wednesday's special; "Much has been made of me, I wouldn't be here." King, 57, a musician and Curson, 63^ served in health care issues. election will occur in j my comments from ear­ • Crider also has partici­ certified teacher, is run-" the U.S. Marines, then the old 11th Congressio­ lier this summer on Off pated in protests in Wash­ ning because he sees the worked at Ford Motor [email protected] | nal District. In the newly the Record in which I stat­ ington, D.C., with his wife opportunity to serve the Co.'s Rawsonville plant. A (313)222-2591 • reconfigured 11th District, ed that if I did not win the. Penny. "We weren't hap­ Bentivolio, who won the 11th District primary I py with the health care Republican primary Aug. would withdraw from the bill," he said. "I under­ 7, will face Syed Taj, who special election," Cassis stand that we need some was victorious in the Dem­ said. "I would like to clari­ change. But I'm a free ocratic primary, in the fy that, at that time, I made market person and I don't Nov. 6 general election.j the remark in the context want the government of only two filed candi­ involved." .,' . ' Kerry Bentivolio u. dates and for one to with­ Crider said his cam­ Bentivolio, 61, a veteran draw would save taxpay­ paign consists of four of the Iraqi and Vietnam ers the $650,000 expense people going door to door, wars, a former school- K -' of a special election. That making phone calls and ' r- teacher-' • all changed when three -'- placing campaign signs. and cur­ more people from Livonia rently a filed to run. Thus my name Carolyn Kavanagh is on the ballot along with reindeer Kavanagh, 33, a restau­ • t^V farmer,' four other Republicans rant and wine consultant, ran for! and one Democrat. is the daughter of 16th the unex­ "The voters will go to the District Judge Sean Kava­ pired seat polls, see the names that nagh. She ran because she Don't let because are on the ballot, and our enjoys public service. She Bentivolio he was democratic process will volunteered to assist in already \ work itself out as it has . Haiti after the earthquake your money ACHIEVERS Christie Mouzourakis of den City recorded perfect dall C. Gilbert, Calynn go oh vacation. Garden City was award­ grades and was named to I. Lustig and Michael ed a bachelor of fine arts file President's List at Sag­ A. Moore were among degree in graphic design inaw Valley State Univer­ almost 4,000 students during commencement ' sity for the winter 2012 who earned degrees from SimplyMax Savings©. ceremonies Lawrence ; semester. 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GARDEN CLIPPINGS i - Mom 2Mom Sale • The second Monday of each month Garden City High School is having a in Garden City at the Maplewood Com­ Mom2Mom Sale 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Satur­ munity Center, 31735 Maplewood, at 10 day, Oct. 6. a.m. i The price is $25 for an 8-foot table, • The third Monday of each month in including space for a standard size Dearborn Heights at the Berwyn Senior clothes rack you provide or small shelf. Center, 26155 Richardson Road, at 10 The seller keeps all the profits from a.m. Office hours at the Eton Center, everything sold at their table. A large 4900 Pardee, are by appointment only. x item area will also be available for Call to schedule a meeting. items that do riot fit on or under the sell­ • The fourth Monday of each month in er's table - high chairs, strollers, exer- Redford Township at the Redford Com­ saucers, swings, etc. There will also be munity Center, 12121 Hemingway, at 10 a pre-sale for those who reserve a table. a.m. More than 65 tables will be available. The hours are scheduled to provide Set-up will be Friday evening. constituents the opportunity to discuss Library staffers "geek" the Garden City fire truck which was on hand for youngsters to Admission to the sale is $1. A conces­ important issues and express concerns see during the summer reading program finale party. sion stand will be open throughout the in a comfortable setting with Webb. sale and there also will be a bake sale.. For residents who are unable to attend All profits from this sale will go to the daytime office hours, Webb will host GCHSPTSA.. evening hours by appointment only. Call For more information, or to reserve a (313) 224-0930 to reserve an evening Library wraps us summer table, call (734) 367-0898. Email Sheryll hour meeting. at [email protected] for a table agreement. No Vendors please. Outdoor Flea Market Garden City High School is at 6500 An outdoor flea market is being held reading program Middlebelt Road north of Ford. the 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. the second and third Saturday of the month through Septem­ There was a lot of laugh­ Zack and Kyle Parks Zumba classes ber at the Straight Farmhouse, 6221 ing, dancing and sing­ listen to Jim Gill Zumba classes are returning to Merri- Merriman, north of Ford Road. ing at the Garden City who performed . man Road Baptist Church in September The cost is $15 for a 10- by 10-foot Library's summer reading at the Garden City -Come on Back! space, payable the day of the flea mar­ finale party, headlined by Library's summer The Girlfriends of Grace Women's ket. No advance reservations are family musician Jim Gill. reading program's. Ministry will provide an eight-week ses­ accepted. The flea market is held out­ "We are honored to have finale party. sion Thursday, Sept. 13, through Thurs­ side at the Straight Fariri House and Jim Gill performing for day, Nov. 1. Check-in/registration begins is cancelled during inclement weath­ us this year," said Stepha­ at 7:30 p.m., the Zumba session begins at er. Upcoming market dates are Sept. 8 nie Charlef our, youth and 8 p.m. and lasts for approximately one and 15. J teen librarian. "It capped hour. Call Diane, the manager of the Gar­ off a fantastic summer Attendees must be 18 years or old­ den City Craftique Mall, at (734) 765- of programs, reading and er. Wear comfortable workout wear. 7999 for more information. celebration." A sweat towel and a bottle of drinking Challenge Grant The concert was fol­ water is also recommended. A dona­ The Friends of the Garden City His­ lowed by the party where tion will be taken at the door for every torical Museum have received finan­ participants redeemed class to cover the cost of the certi­ cial commitments again this year from tickets they earned for fied Zumba instructor. Each attendee several individuals who will match up prizes - everything from will be required to sign a liability waiv­ to $10,000 in donations to the organiza­ water guns to rings and er releasing the church and the class tion. bracelets. we received much praise of Canton, American Pie, instructor from any and all liabilities The deadline to submit pledges for . "Everyone who attended from those in attendance" Gamerz U.S.A., Detroit related to the attendee's participation in the dollar-to-dollar matching grant seemed thrilled with their said Lawrence Marble, Zoo, Emagine The­ the exercise class. is Oct. 31. If you donate $25, the total prizes," said Charlefour. library director. ater, Jungle Java, Dairy donation to the Friends is $50. FGCHM Summer reading is The library staff has a Queen, Riverside Skat­ Enter the building through the gym is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and . \ meant to be fun but also special thank you for the ing and The Skating Sta­ doors on the north side of the building. does not receive financial support from serves the purpose of sponsors who supported tion. To save a spot arrive at 7:30 p.m. the City of Garden City for its opera­ maintaining the bridge the summer reading pro­ "I also want to send out tion and maintenance.'All donations are between grades, accord­ gram: a thank you to the Gar­ District hours tax deductible to the extent allowed by ing to Charlef our. By John Santeiu and Sons den City Fire Depart­ Wayne County Commissioner Diane law.' i reading all summer long, Funeral Home, Gar­ ment, which stopped by . Webb, D-District 9, has announced her This is the third and final year of a students will have an eas­ den City Medical Center, to show the fire truck office hours beginning this Septem­ three-year matching grant campaign to ier time going back to Gordon Chevrolet, Cher­ to the children" Mar­ ber in the communities of Garden City, help preserve the Garden City Histor­ school than their counter­ ry Hill Dental, Urgent ble added. "Here at the Dearborn Heights and Redford Town­ ical Museum. Donations can be made points that did not read all Care One, Dr. Kundan library, we geek Sum­ ship. payable to FGCHM and sent to the summer. Sata, the Rotary Club, mer Reading, and our Commissioner Webb's office hours Straight Farmhouse, 6221 Merriman "I was so pleased with Friends of the Garden proud fire fighters who during this period will be as follows: Rd., Garden City, MI 48135. , how everything went and City Library, Hayden's protect our community." ^Vsi^gJVs^WmWrfgUi--5 1

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The Wind Ensemble of the Navy Band Great Lakes, joined by mem­ bers of the Marine Corps Band New Orleans, will present a free patriotic concert at 6 p.m. Sunday,; Sept. 9, on the steps of Livonia City Hall. (Please note: The start­ ing time of 6 p.m. is accu­ rate; it was listed as a dif­ ferent time in the City Lt. Patrick Sweeten conducts the Navy Band Great Lakes. Newsletter.) The concert will com­ memorate the 200th anni­ Dubbed "America's Band" by President Woodrow Wilson, Great Lakes near North "• supports all units of the and two modern U.S. versary of both the War Navy Band Great Lakes annually entertains more than 60 mil­ Chicago. , '•• * Fourth Marine Aircraft Navy ships, the USS De of 1812 and The Star lion people as the U.S. Navy's "Ambassadors to the Midwest" Marine Corps Band ••_.-. Wing, Fourth Marine Wert and the USS Hurri­ Spangled Banner. The ' New Orleans was estab­ Division, Marine Logis­ cane. ; show is among the area lished Oct. 1,1978, and tics Group and Marine For more informa­ events to mark Detroit more than 100 years. performs more than 600 is under the control of Corps Mobilization Com­ tion on Navy Band Great Navy Week 2012. From 1911, when the first times each year through­ Marine Corps Forc­ mand. Lakes, log on to http-JI No tickets are required bugler reported for duty, out a 12-state area of the es Reserve. The band is No rain date is available wwwl.netc.navy.mil/nstc/ for this free concert, to 1917 when the band­ United States. 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Foundations holds third annual Veterans' Summit Attorneys and advocates may Schoolcraft, Livonia. The foundation is the only orga­ the trust) which supports legal ic distribution of VA expendi­ earn required continuing edu­ Attorneys, advocates, veteran nization in Michigan that pro­ education in Wayne County. tures in the country. If Michi­ cation credits at the Canton service offices and Michigan vides training. The VA does not "The grant recognizes the gan's share of the pie increased Community Foundation's third county counselors who want provide training for attorneys valuable resource this CCF pro­ to even the national media of Annual Veterans' Summit Sept. updated information about VA and advocates or for veterans gram is to the veterans' com­ $4,703, the state could bring 12. benefits are invited to the Sept. seeking benefits. munity in Wayne County and in an additional $1.03 billion in Since its first summit in 2010, 12 program from 1 to 4:30 p.m. During the afternoon ses-. the surrounding communities," benefits for veterans, boosting the Canton foundation has pro­ Attorneys and Veterans sion, attorneys and advo­ said CCF board member and the southeast Michigan econo­ vided continuing education for Affairs Accredited Claims cates will learn about the ben­ attorney Jim Fausone, apart- my, said Joan Noricks, Canton more than 110 attorneys and Agents are required to be cer­ efits claim process, including . ner with Fausone Bonn LLP foundation president. advocates. tified through Veterans Affairs types of claims, ways to prove and Legal Help for Veterans • The fee for the event and . 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CLE process, followed by an ethics ing attorneys and advocates Attendance is complimentary tion training and the second credits are provided through review. to work for veterans is signifi­ for those who are a veteran ser­ day, Sept. 13, is entirely for the State Bar of Texas. i Legal education for advocates cant because Michigan is home vices officer of Michigan coun­ veterans and their families to Attendance at the Sept. and attorneys at the summit is to more than 704,000 veterans, ty counselor. learn about potential VA ben­ 12 program provides attor­ supported with a grant from making it the 11th largest pop­ Registration is required at efits. neys and advocates with the the Dewitt C. Holbrook Charita­ ulation of veterans in the coun­ www.cantonfoundation.org or Events on both days will be required three credit hours of ble Trust. 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"That's 30,000 wet Calling it "a labor of den City, Farmington and ly of donated diapers but, bottoms that would not love," area volunteer numerous other commu­ just as importantly, it have been covered with­ Marybeth Levine has dis­ nities, Levine has a wait­ offers myriad ways peo­ out her." tributed nearly 1.4 mil­ ing list of other groups ple and businesses can lion diapers to social ser­ needing help. help by donating diapers Need for help vice agencies and non­ Yet, she never seems or money, setting up dia­ Diaper bank recipients profits across south- to tire of helping people, per drop-off locations or say many struggling . east Michigan since she such as struggling, sin­ organizing diaper drives. families face decisions founded the Detroit Area gle mothers who burst Partial containers of dia­ whether to buy food or Diaper Bank in 2009. into tears when they real­ pers are accepted. diapers, and often they An impassioned advo­ ize the diapers they can't One of the diaper bank's don't have the facilities- cate for struggling fam­ afford will be provid­ biggest supporters, the to wash cloth diapers ilies, Levine needs help ed by an agency Levine Canton Public Library, and reuse them. of her own as she launch­ assists. plans to help again by "I don't know what we es her campaign to col­ "That gets me going," parking a donated truck would do without Mary­ lect 200,000 diapers by said Levine, who, with outside the library 9 a.m. beth," Brown said. "This Thanksgiving to restock husband Steven, has to 9 p.m. Nov. 14-15 for lets us focus on other supplies and help chil­ three elementary-age its annual Stuff the Truck problems such as get­ dren and incontinent boys. BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER diaper drive. ting resources to help adults. Marybeth Levine continues to collect diapers as part of Library Director Eva stabilize families. One of "The demand never Safety net her efforts to help the Detroit Area Diaper Bank provide Davis hopes to collect a our goals is making sure decreases," she said. "It's Levine started her vol­ diapers for families who can't afford them. record-shattering 40,000 young students arrive always up." unteer work to help agen­ diapers this season. at school ready to suc­ Though the diaper bank cies meet a need not cov­ grams such as WIC dren), food stamps and "We have had such a ceed." already helps over 60 ered by safety-net pro- (Women, Infants & Chil­ Medicare. great response every Levine has said par­ year that we have done ents who can't afford the diaper drive, and it diapers can't leave a has grown steadily," she child at day care to go said. "I'm willing to bet to work or school. Some we're going to make (our children with disabilities goal)." never outgrow the need Library patrons include for diapers, she said, children, seniors and dis­ and seniors who can't abled people, many of afford incontinence sup­ whom Davis said "are plies are pushed closer acutely aware of how to becoming homebound much these diaper sup­ or in a nursing home. plies cost and how great Levine initiates a fall the need is," especial­ campaign to help the ly during tough econom­ diaper bank's recipients ic times. survive a holiday season Levine has doubled the when demand for sup­ diaper bank's distribution plies grows and dona­ tally since last fall's cam­ tions can slow down. paign, when the Observer She has repeatedly reported that 639,000 dia­ acknowledged the help pers had been donated to she receives from sup­ nonprofits, charities and porters such as Can­ social service agencies. ton-based Extra Storage The latest total of near­ Space and MSA Delivery ly 1.4 million diapers has Service — companies helped organizations such where she stores diapers as Starfish Family Servic­ and receives shipments. es, which serves much of Levine relies on dia­ Wayne County; the West- per drives from schools, land-based Wayne County community organiza- Family Center; The Sal­ ' tions, places of worship vation Army Plymouth and other entities to help Corps; the Redford Preg­ the diaper bank, which nancy Counseling Center; she said will be needed and the regional Senior* as long there's no other Marycrest Heights Alliance, among many safety net. is a newly others. 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Westland Stars or picked up in advance Seating is limited, and net.net or call (888) 983- Attention students by calling (734) 516-2045 tickets cost $10. For tick­ 9050. ages 10-14 years or in the or (734) 620-9602. Mon­ ets or more informa­ fifth-eighth-grades in the . ey raised will benefit the tion, email Gerry at the Support groups \ Livonia-Westland area. soccer program. box office at forsalegw® Wayne Metropolitan The Westland Stars have gmail.com. Community Action Agen­ moved to the Livonia Open House . cy has formed a new sup­ Parks and Recreation. The Westland Free Craft show port Caregiving Sup­ Department and will be Methodist Preschool, at Applications are being port Group for those peo­ practicing at the Livonia 1421S. Venoy, Westland, accepted for St. Dami- ple who care for someone Community Center. There is holding an open house an's annual Fall Arts and with dementia, Alzheim­ will be opportunities for 9:30-11 a.m. Thursday, Craft Show planned for er's Disease or other students to learn dance Sept. 6. Parents are invit­ 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Satur­ chronic conditions. and cheer and be a part of ed to tour the preschool, day, Oct. 6, at the parish, The group meets fj-7:30 the team. meet the staff and enroll 30055 Joy Road, West- p.m. the third Thursday Offered will be a jazz their child for the 2Q12- land. table space is $25 to of the month at Village of and lyrical class 5:30-6:45 2013 school year. $40, depending on size. Westland, 32001 Cherry p.m. Wednesdays, start­ The preschool offers a For more information, Hill, west of Merriman. ing Sept. 12 (seven weeks), program for four-year-, call the parish at (734) Wayne Metro also facil­ a cheers and chant class olds 8:45-11:45 a.m. Mon­ 421-6130 or download an itates a Caregiver Sup­ 7-8:15 p.m. Wedensdays, day, Wednesday and Fri­ application at www.stda- port Group on 10 a.m. to also starting Sept. 12 day that costs $150 per mian.com. noon the third TUesday (seven weeks), and the month or $37.50 per each month at the Kay Stars Team (pom-pon/ week, and a program Monday Madness Beard Building, 30712 cheer) which meets 9-11 fro three-year-olds 9:15- Visit the Westland Michigan Ave., in West- a.mi Saturdays, starting . ' 11:30 a.m. Tuesday and Municipal Golf Course at land. • • ."'••" Sept. 15 (seven weeks). Thursday that costs $110 500 S. Merriman, south Call Nancy Coman at ,' Students don't have be per month or $27.50 per of Cherry hill every Mon­ (734) 955-6752 for more from Livonia to be on the ' week. There also is a $50 day from noon to 5 p.m. information. team. The team is open enrollment fee due upon for the Monday Madness to anyone from the area." enrollment. Lunch and Golf Special. Book sale For more information, call For more information,' "' For $20, or $15 for There's bargains to be (734) 466-2900, check call (734) 728-3559. seniors, patrons will had at the summer book - Josh Gracin will be the headliner at Westland's second an­ out www.ci.livonia.mi.us enjoy nine holes of golf, sale in the Friends Shop nual Blues, Brews and Barbecues. or email the coach at Rummage Sale electric cart, hot dog, at the William P. Faust [email protected]. The First Methodist medium soda and a bag of Public Library. y Church of Wayne-West- chips. Stock up on hardcov­ Golf outing land is holding a fall rum­ For more information, er fiction books only The John Glenn High mage sale Thursday- please call (734) 721-6660 with the shop's buy two Fans have chance School Wrestling Pro­ Saturday, Sept. 13-15. or visit the city's website get one free. Hardcov­ gram will hold its 15th , Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at www.cityofwestland. er books are $1 each, so annual golf outing fund­ Thursday-Friday, Sept. com. get three hardcover fic­ raiser Saturday, Sept. 13-14, and 9 a.m. to noon tions fQr just $2. Also on to win Josh Gracin 15, at the Idyl Wyld Golf Saturday, Sept. 15. Sat­ Farmers Market the sale are audio books Course in Livonia. The urday will be bag day. A Maxwell's Art and Trea­ on cassettes for 25 cents cost is $85 for golf, cart, grocery bag will be $2 sures and the Plymouth each. . backstage passes lunch at the turn and and a plastic lawn bag $5. Westland Grange Max­ The sale doesn't include steak dinner after golf. Home made bake goods well's will be doing craft­ hardcover biographies, Contact Coach Polk at and refreshments will ing at the Westland Farm­ nonfiction and large-print Ten lucky fans will have ing time for the City of rocketwresfling@gmail. also be available. ers Market 10 a.m. to 2 books, a chance to meet singer Westland having its own com or Judy at (734) 634- For more information, p.m. Tuesdays. There and Westland native Josh hometown favorite and 4595 for more informa­ call the church at (734) will be a different craft Higher Rock Cafe Gracin courtesy of West- American Idol finalist tion or to make reserva­ 722-4801. , each week and it will take The Wayne-West- ' land Mayor William Wild. back for this special occa­ tions. Further informa­ 30 minutes to a hour to land Salvation Army • If you think you're a sion," said Wild. "I am tion also is available at Toastmasters make. hosts Higher Rock Cafe, \ Josh Gracin super fan, honored to welcome Josh glennwrestling.com. Hole The Westland Easytalk- The Westland Farm­ an evening of Chris­ answer five trivia ques- . back home and be joined sponsorship and raffle ers Toastmasters Club is er's Market takes place 9 tian music, fellowship, tions that only his biggest by some very lucky win­ donations also are being now meeting at the West- a.m. to 3 p.m. very Tues­ games and concessions at fans will know correctly ners for this one-on-one accepted. land Friendship Center, day through Oct. 23 in 7:30 p.m. the fourth Fri­ to be entered in a draw­ visit with him.". 1119 N. Newburgh, south the Westland City Hall day of the month at the ing to win a pair of VIP Visit www.cityofwest- Fund-raiser of Ford Road, Westland. parking lot at 36601 Ford corps, 2300 Venoy, south Behind the Scenes Pass­ land.com/bluesbrewsb- AmVets Post 171 is hold­ Toastmasters is a world Road. of Palmer. There's no es. Winners will have the bq or visit the Mayor's " ing a Vendor Sale/Garage . leader dedicated to help­ cover charge. For more opportunity to meet Gra­ Office for a copy of the Sale/Swap Meet/Mom , ing people develop their Volunteers information visit Higher cin before he takes the trivia questions. The con­ 2 Mom Sale 10 a.m. to 6 public speaking and lead­ needed Rock Cafe on Facebook • stage to rock the 2012 test will run from Tues­ p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at ership skills, in a mutu­ at www.facebook.com/ Blues, Brews and Barbe­ day, Sept. 4, through the post, 1217 Merriman, ally helpful and friendly Compassionate Care Wayne Westland HRC or cue Saturday, Sept. 15. Wednesday, Sept. 12. south of Cherry Hill, atmosphere. Hospice seeks caring, call (734) 722-3660. . "This is such an excit­ Westland. Westland Easytalkers compassionate volun­ In addition to the ven­ meets 7-8:30 p.m. every teers to help with office dors, there will be food Thursday. For informa- - tasks or to serve as available, hourly raffles tion please call Doug at friendly visitors for its : "and entertainment. Indoor (248) 417-0195 or Curt patients. Their service spaces (hall) are $25, with at (734) 525-8445 or area includes the coun­ $10 for table rentals, out­ go online to westland- ties of Oakland„Monroe, door (parking spaces) are easytalkers.toastmasters- Wayne, Washtenaw and $20. Proceeds will be kept clubs.org/. Livingston. Volunteers by individual vendors. ; set their own schedules For more information, Movie premiere and typically donate one- contact Kelly Taylor at Join writer Mark A. two hours of their time (734) 890-1055 or by email Knudsen and direc­ per week. at [email protected] tor Daniel Knudsen for Compassionate Care or Jennifer Basco at (636) a special Michigan pre­ Hospice is a communi- 221-9573 or by email at j_ miere of the film, Creed . ty-based hospice organi­ [email protected]. of Gold, 7-10 p.m. Fri­ zation committed to the day, Sept. 7, at the Warren highest quality of hos­ Bottle, Can Drive Road Life and Light Free pice care for patients, The John Glenn High Methodist Church, 33445 their families and oth­ School Boys Soccer Team Warren Road, Westland. l er loved ones, Volunteers is holding a can and bot- : The film follows three . ' receive training and tie drive 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. college students as they on-going coaching, and Saturday, Sept. 8. Team investigate this shadowy social opportunities are members will be going secret group of individu- available as well. throughout the city, col­ | als who influence nation­ The next new volun­ lecting returnable cans al economies for personal' j teer orientation will take and bottles to benefit the advantage. For centuries, v place at the Compassion­ soccer program. Dona­ this group has manipu-' ate Care office at 5730 tions also can be dropped lated finances around the N. Lilley Road, Suite A, off at the soccer field world and is now using > ' , Canton. Contact Justine John Glenn High School the Federal Reserve to / Galat, volunteer coordi­ on Cherry Hill south of undermine the U.S. ecc- nator, to apply for a brief Wayne Road, Westland, nomic situation. interview at jgalat@cch-

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Dan McGhee remem­ bers the day he and Ian Mulvaney stood behind the former Patchin School . in Westland and looked at the field. The pastor of Harvest Bible Church, McGhee told Mulvaney that "if God gives us this property, I Pastor Dan McGhee of can't see us not doing what Harvest Bible Church in we saw in Battle Creek." Westland couldn't help The church was able but smile at the number of to purchase the build­ people who turned out for ing and property from the Hope $ Western Wayne, a Wayne-Westland Commu­ free community event. nity Schools and McGhee and Mulvaney were able to recreate Battle Creek's was the kids play area. one-day event that offered Kaden also was sched­ residents of western uled to get his haircut, Wayne County and beyond. and the family was wait­ a plethora of services free ing to have their picture of charge. taken. "The wheels started PHOTOS BY TOM BEAUDOIN • "It was something to turning and that was the Mary Williams of Inkster prays with Harvest Bible Church member Bethany Moses of Garden City. do to get the kids out of genesis of Hope 4 Western the house," said Danielle Wayne County," said the Daniel Ribitsch. "I think some­ Canton resident. Ribitsch thing like this is good for of Garden the community, it keeps Prayers answered City people together." People from through­ watches Catrina McCulloh of out Wayne County and as his four- Westland heard about some from Oakland Coun­ year-old the event from her aunt ty attended Hope 4 West­ Brianna who's involved with ern Wayne County Aug. consid­ Common Ground. Like 18. McGhee believes that ers going the Ribitsch family, she, social media helped "get in the too, took advantage of the word out beyond far Bounce the family portrait - "I beyond what we expect­ House at can never can get them ed." Hope 4 to sit down and do it." "I'm very pleased with Rick Marshal of Westland helps hand out many of the Western' "I'm very thankful for i what is happening here 4,000 bags of food provided during the day. Ivy Cook of Wayne. it, this is a great kids' . today, we didn't have any Lincoln Park also helped. event," she said. "It's idea as what to expect," very well organized. The McGhee said. "We put out kids love it." invitations and waited to site to help teach fire safe­ to give out. There comments were see who would come. We ty. There also was a chil­ "A man who was doing . music to McGhee's ears . trusted God to bring peo­ dren's area with games the groceries went and got who was thankful for the ple here." ' and inflatables. the rest of the stuff so we heard about the event in they look lost, and make all the groups, including "Our prayers were def­ Common Ground, a ' could give out 1,000 bags," the newspaper. A parish­ them smile. Our principle 30 churches, that joined initely answered here women's ministry of Con­ said Frailey. ioner at St. John Neumann is that everyone is a guest in to make Hope 4 West­ today and our hopes and nections Church in Canton, Close to 300 volunteers Catholic Church, he decid­ of honor today." ern Wayne a success. prayers are to use the , was there to give out sacks from businesses, churches ed to come and help out. "It's really exciting whole field not half next filled with school supplies. and services organizations 'T,m very impressed Visitors to have all these folks year," added Ian Mul­ "Our mission is take the helped with the event. It with what they're doing Among the guests were here," he said. "It's a vaney. love of God from the pew was scheduled to open at here," he said. Daniel and Danielle Rib­ real joy for us to help the White canopies dot­ to the pavement and meet 10 a.m., but according to "We're doing guest ser-" itsch of Garden City and community like this." . ted the church field, people right where they're Melissa Mulvaney, the line vices and security," add­ their children Brianna, where free services were at," said Tami Frailey. "We started forming at 8 a.m. ed Barry Brice of Canton. 4, and Kaden, 7. smasonQhometownlife.com : offered. The event pro­ have an opportunity to do "When they come in "We reach out to them, if Among their stops . (313) 222-6751 vided families with free that with this.". they're free to go wherev­ bags of groceries, fami­ The group held an event er they want, the last place '. ly portraits, medical and and women from 32 dif­ they enter is the prayer ^dental checkups and a^oft ferent churches gathered •- tent," said Mulvaney who ^oglurich. The Westland S more than $4,000 in^Shool' 5 worked on theproject,with 5 8 1 : Fire^&epaiftrnent hacHts * "** suppUesmo%ehightftfs mg* «*erhusband. \ • % CITY OF WESTLAND " mobile smoke house on them to make up 943 bags, - Paul Citkowski of Canton ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CANCELLATION

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Shaw makes 14 tackles Churchill tames Bobcats i. * •,{' Former Livonia ' Clarenceville High star and Penn State Chargers roll University standout Tim Shaw made 14 tackles to go along with an to 44-16 win interception that he returned 12 yards in the Tennessee Titans' By Brad Emons 10-6 NFL exhibition Observer Staff Writer victory Thursday night over the visiting New It was only fitting during Orleans Saints. the week of the Republican Shaw, a special teams Party convention that there captain who is entering was another big elephant his sixth NFL season, waiting in the room. recorded five solo stops Livonia Churchill made and nine assists. quite a statement Thurs­ day night with a resound­ ing 44-16 over Grand Blanc, a team that was ranked one Parent lifts of the top five in the state in preseason. Mil women Churchill rallied from a Ashley Parent tallied 16-13 halftime deficit with her second and third 31 unanswered points to goals of the season on improve to 2-0 overall. a hot Friday after­ The Chargers, although noon as the Madonna outgained 495-345 in total University women's. offense, took advantage of soccer team defeated eight Grand Blanc turn­ Fanshawe (Ontario) for overs, including six by the the second time this Bobcats in the second half. season, 2-1. "It seems to me high Fanshawe's Marisa school football is all ajbout Oliveria scored unas­ mistakes and getting rid sisted in the third of them," Churchill coach minute before Parent answered in the 51st John Filiatraut said. "The minute off an assist first half we made some from Amanda Ferrick. mistakes, and it was a good The Amherstburg, game. The first half luckily Ontario, native then we were able to stay in it, to • ' GARY SHATTER notched the game-win­ be honest with you. The see- Churchill's Jeremy Lewis (18) goes high to make the catch over Grand Blanc's Trevon Avery during Thursday's non-con­ ner in the 72nd minute Please see CHURCHILL, B2 ference encounter. , from Katlyn Krysiak. Blaire Schmalenberg made three saves as MU improved to 2-1 overall. Spartan effort HartlandQB throws Fanshawe falls to 0-2. Mims, defense sink Vikings, 41 -7 for five TDs vs. Glenn Owens stops Quarterback Stephen ing for 246 yards and one Lady Ocelots Livonia Stevenson PREP FOOTBALL an 8-yard TD run in the Milarch threw five touch­ interception (by Devin Taylor Avers' goal quarterback Joe Mims third quarter, while Ross down passes Thurs­ Spalding). " in the 31st minute is off to a hot start and senior*was coming off a Shaw scored on a 1-yard day night and Hartland's The Eagles (2-0) also proved to be the dif­ the Spartans' defense sterling effort in a last- , run for the Spartans in defense held host West- . added 173 yards rushing ference Wednesday as did some heavy lifting second 26-20 season-;;, & • the final quarter. ?. . i land John to minus-15 .--1^,. f-for a total offense of 409. host Owens Technical . of its own as the Spar­ opening victory over • Stevenson finished yards rushing in a con- &•:'• Glenn junior quarter­ Community College tans improved to 2-0 Livonia Franklin, when with a total 123 yards on vincing 47-13 football vic­ back Chris Scheffer hit edge Schoolcraft Thursday night with a he completed 15-of-20 the ground, with Mims tory. 10-of-22 passes for 122 College 1-0 in a key resounding 41-7 football passes for 238 yards and leading the way with 63 The Rockets, who yards and a pair of TD . NJCAA Region XII win at Walled Lake Cen­ twoTDs. yards on seven carries. slipped to 0-2 overall, passes, including a 33- women's soccer match tral. "Joe played a very Bonanno, a junior, trailed 19-0 after one yard strike to Spalding held in Toledo. Mims threw for 233 good game," Stevenson v was the top receiver quarter and 40-7 at half- in the second quarter fol­ Jill Burkholder as­ yards and four touch­ second-year coach Matt with three catches for time. •/ ' lowed by a 52-yard toss sisted on the game- downs, including a pair Fielder said. "We used 75 yards. Nick O'Brien Milarch's favorite tar- . to DaMario Jones in the winner and goalkeeper of 10-yard tosses to some play-action stuff went 5-for-5 on extra get was Bryan Ridley, third. Erika Brinkman made Devin Kelly, another 10- and were able to get him points. who had four catches (all four saves en route yarder to C.J. Weiss and out of the pocket." Meanwhile, Steven­ TDs) for 172 yards. Rid­ Wayne falls, 36-7 to the shutout as the a 24-yard pass to Billy Mims also executed a son's defense limited the ley caught scoring passes Buck West threw touch­ Express improved to Bonanno — all coming in fake punt to help set up Vikings (1-1) to a mere of 60,37,56 and 37 yards, down passes of 5 and 7 2-0 overall and 2-0 in the first half as the Spar­ Stevenson's first TD in , 56 yards in total offense while Austin Pierce also yards to Joe Growen to Region XII. tans built a 28-7 lead. the opening quarter. hadaTDgrab. Goalkeeper Tara The 6-foot, 170-pound Weiss also contributed Please see ROUNDUP, B2 Milarch was 7-of-8 pass­ Please see FOOTBALL, B2 Gessler made six saves for the Lady Ocelots (2-1, 0-1). "We put a lot of pressure against Owens in the second half, Trojans' duo of Bryant, Jatta burn RU but couldn't finish the opportunities that we had," said Schoolcraft By Ed Wright Jatta, a 6-foot-3 first-year player who coach Deepak Shivra- Observer Staff Writer excels as a sweeper for the Trojans' soc­ man, whose team held cer team, also prevented RU's Tyler Ouel- a 14-3 shot advantage Thursday night's "Battle of the Unbeat- lette from scoring on a long kickoff return during the final 45 ens" gridiron clash between Redford v when he hauled down the speedy Pan­ minutes. Union and Livonia Clarenceville was ther at the Clarenceville 7 late in the third decided by a foot and two legs. quarter. The foot belonged to Clarenceville senior "I told the soccer coach I wouldn't let placekicker Ma Sambou Jatta, who drilled (Jatta) get too involved, so he's probably Knoph an ace a 47-yard field goal, nailed four extra not going to like me after that play," Gar- . On Aug. 24, Greg points and booihed three kickof f s into the enceville coach Ken Fry jokingly said, Knoph Jr. used a 7-iron end zone in the Trojans' 31-13 victory. referring to Jatta's TD-saving tackle. "He to ace the 127-yard, The legs belonged to Trojan junior run­ came out for football for the first time par-3 No. 13 hole dur­ ning back Jalen Bryant, who followed the in August. He loved it and he can really ing a four-man scram­ blocking of his undersized, but technical­ kick." ble at Springbrook ly sound offensive line on the way to a 197- Bryant was kicking it into high gear STEPHEN CANTRELL | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Golf Club just outside yard, three-touchdown night. , from the get-go, racking huge chunks of Petoskey. " Clarenceville improved its record to 2- yards with slick cut-back moves. In addi- Redford Union's Christopher Curry (left) tries to bring It was first ace in 20 0 with the decisive triumph at Kraft Field, down Clarenceville's Carlon Davis during Thursday's years. while RU slipped to 1-1. Please see TROJANS, B3 matchup. , '' •

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By Brad Emons PREP VOLLEYBALL Observer Staff Writer Karley Burford chipped There's no place like in with four blocks. home as far as the Wayne , Savannah Monette, a Memorial girls volleyball junior, finished with sev­ team is concerned. en ace serves and had Miss Volleyball can­ a run of seven straight didate Katie Horton led points in the final set. the way as the Zebras "Overall, tonight's . returned to the friendly match was a good start confines of Alumni Are­ for us," Dye said. "We got na to defeat visiting Livo­ our feet wet and now are nia Clarenceville in three focusing on want we have sets, 25-19,25-18,25-17. to do to get ready for Can­ "Tonight was our first ton next week." home match," said Wayne Meanwhile, top indi­ coach Samantha Dye, vidual performers for whose team is 3-64 over­ the Trojans (2-5) includ­ all. "We wanted to come ed Ashley Murphy, five out and get the job done kills; Jodi Ankiel; seven and we did. We struggled digs, two aces; and Ayan- i a little at the beginning na Buckley, nine digs, two of each set with commu­ blocks. GARY SHATTER nication. As a team we "Wayne Memori­ Churchill's Robert Foster Jr. (4) hones in to make the tackle an Grand Blanc wide receiver Caiden Walter (85) during are still working on being al played better then us Thursdays non-conference encounter. aggressive." tonight," Clarenceville Horton, the 6-foot coach Wendy Merschman Grand Blanc 33 with 3:57 Blanc score. some good things hap­ senior, finished with 11 said. "We just need to CHURCHILL to go in the same quarter. The Bobcats threatened pen, and then we wouldn't kills, eight blocks and communicate better. We Continued from page B1 Just two plays later, again to score later in the finish. You've got to go five digs. will get there. The girls the 5-foot-10,246-pound first quarter, only to be < down to the ground with Katie stepped up in the just have to keep working ond half we eliminated Brown, who led all rush­ denied on f ourth-and-goal the ball and we didn't do front and back row," Dye' hard." mistakes and forced them ers with"88 yards on 18 at the Churchill 1 when that." said. "She was aggressive into some mistakes." •• carries, barreled into the linebacker Charlie Yost Four lost fumbles also on the court and had no Blazers win in 5 The second half was end zone from 4 yards out hurried Williams into an contributed to Grand problem protecting her Olivia Quinn finished all Churchill — and then to increase the Churchill incompletion. Blanc's 0-2 start. house." with 20 kills and Allison some. advantage to 34-16. But the Chargers took "Turnover f est doesn't Junior Danielle Robbins Malick chipped in with 10 On the first play of the Grand Blanc's 6-foot- a two-point safety on the . evei^accurately describe chipped in with six kills kills and 22 digs as Livo­ third quarter, Churchill's 6 senior quarterback ensuing play and Grand it," Delaney said. "You and five digs, while Deja nia Lady wood captured a Adam Sheppard recov­ Bart Williams, who was Blanc opened up a 9-0 can't give the other team Tamlin, also junior, added five-set thriller Wednes­ ered a fumble on the Bob­ 30-of-45 on the night for lead with 2:24 remain­ eight turnovers and give six kills and five blocks. day night at Ann Arbor cats' 14-yard line and ' 360 yards, was picked ing in the first on a 38- them eight more times to "Danielle found her Gabriel Richard, 17-25, three plays later senior off four times, including yard TD pass from Wil­ score because that's a good swing in the front row 25-22,12-25,25-22,15-13. quarterback Seth Sui­ once in the third quar­ liams to his go-to receiver team (Churchill). They're and started to put the ball Izzy Porada added a da connected with Andre ter by Matt Bosas and Malik Fisher, who left the going to score and take to the floor in the second team-best 23 digs as the • Abram on a 7-yard TD two more times in the game late in the first half advantage of things." set," Dye said. "She also Blazers improved to 74 pass for a 20-16 lead (fol­ fourth. The first pick- with an injury and did not With the game well did some amazing things overall. lowing Brian Alsobrooks' off was an acrobatic one- return. in hand, Churchill's in the back row and had "The girls played extra point). handed snag followed by Churchill's first TD, final score of the night some amazing saves." incredible and real­ The Chargers'defense, a 56-yard return down the meanwhile, came with occurred with only 39.6 Junior Paige Chalm­ ly came together to gut which was shredded for sideline by Dwayne Scott, 10:39 left in the second seconds to go on a 43- ers had a team-best sev­ out this win," Ladywood . 534 yards rushing the while the other came late quarter on Suida's 15- yard keeper by Also­ en digs, while sophomore coach Erin Craggs said. - previous week in a 56- in the ganie by Jeremy yard TD strike to Lewis. brooks, the booming kick­ 54 win over Walled Lake . Lewis. Williams was intercept­ er-punter who also serves Northern, then stopped "We forced some turn­ ed by Rimatzki with 8:53 as Suida's backup. Grand Blanc on fourth- overs in the second half to go until intermission, "Our defense played Oklahoma Baptist and-inches on its own 35 and those are big momen­ but the Grand Blanc QB great," Suida said. "They 6:20 left to set up anoth­ tum plays," Filiatraut came right back on the had (eight) turnovers, er score. said. "That was really next series hitting Fish­ which helps me. I love Suida, who completed the story of the second er again for 7 yards and it. We knew we were edges ML) in five 12-of-20 passes for 175 half, that we got some a TD (making it 16-7 with going to score every yards on the night, then takeawaysi They (Grand 2:29 remaining). ' time we got the ball. Our This was no day at the COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL scrambled on a keep­ Blanc) were able to move Churchill recovered the line blocked great and beach Friday for the er with 4:19 remain­ the ball and I'm sure our ensuing pooch kick and our receivers ran per­ Madonna University match-high 28. ing, zig-zagging his way yardage wasn't terrific, got a 19-yard scoring pass fect routes. Romello ran women's volleyball team The 16th-ranked Cru­ for 50 yards and a TD to but we got the takeaways from Suida to Abram, great. Everything just in the opening round saders got 12 kills apiece increase the lead to 27-16. when they counted. How but the extra point was went together." Embry-Riddle (Fla.) from Taylor Dziewit, Sta- "Honestly, I forgot the about (Scott's) intercep­ blocked, keeping the And despite giving up Labor Day Tournament. cey Catalano and Nasti- motion, but it still opened tion? Was that something count at 16-13. 495 yards, it was a step in Oklahoma Baptist's ja Baranovska. Emilie up and I just ran," Sui­ or what? That was nice." The Chargers got the the right direction for the Kristin Pressley proved Freeman (Lutheran High da. "It was a broken play, Things, however, didn't ball back one more time Chargers. to be a major thorn in Westland) added 11. but it still ended up work­ start out so well for the before the half ended, but "I think for us, this MU's side as she record­ Setter Evia Prieditis ing out. I still had my Chargers, who got caught Alsobrooks missed wide year, it was a good match­ ed a match-high 22 kills finished with a match- pitch key and he (a Grand • by surprise on a pooch left on a 28-yard field up," Filiatraut said. in a 20-25,25-22,25-17, best 51 assists. Blanc defender) went out kick that Grand Blanc goal try as time expired. "We're a bad matchup 20-25,15-13 triumph over Defensively, Catala- - •> with my running back, so recovered at the Char­ "We missed a few for them (Grand Blanc) the Crusaders. no posted a team-high 25 I just cut it back. It was gers' 47. opportunities early," because we're really fast.. ' Patricia Moura add­ digs followed by Roxy open green and just had But a 10-yard sack by Grand Blanc coach Joe With what they want to ed 11 kills and setter Duzey and Prieditis with to make some moves." Jacob Staff near mid- Delaney said. "In the sec­ do on offense suits our Sabra Clark dished out 46 19 and 18, respective­ Linebacker Romello field and a fumble recov­ ond half it was just a mat­ defense." , assist-to-kills as the Lady ly. Samantha Geile add­ Brown then stripped Bob­ ery by Hunter Rimatz- ter of hanging onto the Bison improved to 5-0 ed^. cat ball carrier Isaiah ki at the Chargers' 7 took football. I thought we bemonsShometownlife.com overall. ' MU rebounded later in Collins of the ball at the away one potential Grand had some good plays and (313)222-6851 Gabby Samuels was one the day to beat Montreat of four Oklahoma Bap­ College (N.C.) in straight tist players to record dou­ "sets, 25-19,25-9,25-15, to ble-digits in digs with a improve to 6-2 overall. Byers gaining 48 yards 1,1-0) opened Michi­ a two-point conversion FOOTBALL on four carries. gan Independent Athlet­ pass. Continued from page B1 Wayne (0-2) attempted ic Conference play with' Josh Morrison also con­ three passes and did not a 43-14 triumph over tributed a 76-yard kickof f lead Pinckney to a 36- have a completion (with Lutheran High Westland return for a touchdown 7 football win Thursday one interception). The - (0-2,0-1). in the second quarter as night at Wayne Memorial. Zebras fumbled three The Crusaders also Northwest led 28-14 at Ryan Haney, who times and lost two. keep the coveted travel­ halftime. rushed for a game-high Cameron Lucharski was ing trophy "Rusty" for Jacob Richter scored 115 yards, added TD runs Wayne's top tackier with the fifth straight year. both TDs for the War­ of 1 and 10 yards. Tyler five solo and four assists. The last time the War­ riors, the first coming on Schingeck also scored on Devontae Cooper added riors held a piece of hard­ a 12-yard reception in the HcATiNq, CooliNq & EIECTMCAI INC. a 53-yard touchdown run five tackles. ware was 2007, when they opening quarter followed Serving the entire metopolHan area. for the Pirates (1-1). It was the Zebras' 23rd defeated Northwest 16- by a 22-yard run in the North Oakland: North Woodward: Detroit: Dion Byers' 14-yard straight defeat dating 14. second. 248-886-8626 • 248-548-9565 • 313-792-0770 run in the final quarter ' back to the 2009 season. Drews finished with 208 Northwest then put it East: Downriver: West: proved to be Wayne's lone total yards, including 11- away in the third quar­ 586-274-1155 • 734-281 -3024 • 734-422-8080 TD. Warriors doused of-14 passing for 92 yards ter on a 12-yard pass Pinckney had 279 total Quarterback Nathan and two TDs of 15 and 12 from Ben Augostus from yards, including 231 on Drews passed for two yards. He also ran for 116 Drews, followed by a m& mmmsssL the ground. touchdowns and ran yards on 15 carries and Josh Macks 18-yard inter­ DCfiAWiMEttIT All of Wayne's 114 for another Thursday one TD on a 6-yard run. ception return. Macks \ .URN'A'GE yards total offense also as host Rochester Hills Drews went 5-for-5 on scored the game's first mm • sismnm^m came on the ground with Lutheran Northwest (1- extra points and added TD on a 2-yard run. 0320222¾ Service changes & upgrades 6ZMQQ »Outlets added • Generators Patriots blanked from center on the chance to score came INSmLlJATilON • Installation of fixtures, ROUNDUP In a defensive strug­ ensuing play and Vin- ' late in the first half, only UCENSED& ceiling fans, hot water gle Thursday night, How­ cent Patritto pounced to miss a 32-yard field INSURED heaters, garages, pools, Continued from page B1 #71-16061 ell evened its record at 1- on the ball in the end goal. & outdoor lighting and only seven first 1 with a 13-0 victory at zone to complete the Steele paced the downs. Livonia Franklin. scoring. defense, while Jesse Senior tackle Matt The Highlanders took Howell had 197 yards McCall also had an inter­ Rodey was the run stop­ a 7-0 lead in the sec­ in total offense, includ­ ception. per up front, while Cody ond quarter on a 2-yard ing 135 on the ground, "Other than the first ' Coleman came up with touchdown run by Jonny with Cheshire gaining 79 , score, when we gave two fumble recoveries Cheshire. yards. them good field posi­ REG. $89-95 ^ and one interception. Kel­ In the third quarter, Franklin was limited to tion and the fumble, our ly also picked of f a Cen­ Franklin's Danny Cline 123 yards total offense, defense was unbeliev­ tral pass. stopped a Highland­ including just 77 on the able," said Franklin coach Central's lone TD came er scoring drive with an ground and only 46 in the Chris Kelbert, whose on a 95-yard second-quar­ interception at his own 1- air (5<>f-20 with one inter­ team slipped to 0-2 over- ter kickof f return by yardline. ception). •' all. "We're trying to teach Smatteamil Nick Krumm to cut the But the Patriots After an Allan Steele , our guys how to win right immmm deficit to 21-7. dropped the exchange sack, the Patriots' best now." online at hometownlife.com LOCAL.SP0RTS Observer & Eccentric | Sunday, September 2, 2012 (WL) B3 Net gains Lady Ocelot spikers gear up for season opener

By Ed Wright COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL ' Churchill — and defensive spe­ contributor. She hits the ball "Emily is a very solid hit­ Observer Staff Writer cialist Brooke Rycerz (Farm- very decisively." ter and she's very smart on ence last season. They lost to ington). Rounding out the Ocelots' . offense," said Brumfield. "Dan­ When it comes to passing Columbus State (Ohio) in the "Nicole is a natural leader," sophomore class are Nicole ielle has an outstanding work tests — both on the court and NJCAA District F Tournament said Brumfield. "She demands Molnar (Canton) and Kara ethic and she has very athlet­ off—Schoolcraft College's vol­ at Grand Rapids Community f so much from herself and that Kempinski, the 5-foot-5 twin ic bloodlines; her father played leyball team usually comes College. rubs off on her teammates. sister of Nicole. basketball at the University of through with flying colors. "This team's work eth­ "I call Brooke our five-foot . "Nicole is a very stable force Michigan. She's getting better Honored nationally for their ic is unquestionable," he said. giant. In terms of work eth­ on this team," Brumfield said. every time she touches the ball. classroom excellence in 2011-, "These girls come to practice ic, she like a quiet worker bee. . "She helps give us a very solid And Stephanie is our trojan the Ocelots have been acing and they work, work, work. Both Nicole and Brooke are foundation. horse. She's 5-5, but she brings their early preseason exams in They all share, the same desire well-received by all of our play- "And with Kara—you talk a game no one will expect. the gym. to get better every time they •. "ers." about bringing some phys- She has one of the fastest arm "We've done very well touch the ball." Among the big hitters Kem- icality to the game. She has ; swings on our team and her against the four-year schools Brumfield said the Ocelots pinski will besetting for great natural instincts to play instincts are very good." t we've scrimmaged so far," have earned an "A" in team include fellow sophs Brittany defense. She's the real deal and Freshmen Megan Wright said third-year head coach Rod chemistry early on. Sprinkles (Carlton Airport) and is very vocal back there. She <• (Taylor Kennedy), Paige Brumfield. We're definitely "The girls played in a lot of Monika Rudis (Livonia Steven­ contributes a lot to this team." Schmidt (Westland Huron \ holding our own." open-gym stuff the past six son). The Ocelots' freshmen class Valley Lutheran), Allie Dest Impressed by the sweat equi­ months and they've gotten to "Brittany is our silent giant is loaded with talent and poten-. (Huron Valley Lutheran) and - ty his team has invested dur­ know each oth6r really well,' .' in the middle," Brumfield tial. First-year front-row stand­ Kortnie Bush (Southgate Ander­ ing the off-season, Brumfield is he said. "Since practice started, revealed. "She's not real vocal, outs include Emily Bondar, a 6- son) will help solidif y the Oce­ confident SC can match or bet­ the freshmen and sophomores but she leads by example. She foot outside hitter from Allen lots' defense and passing game. ter last season's 29-14 record. have meshed seamlessly." comes to practice every day Park Cabrini; Danielle Hopson, SC opened its season Friday in The Ocelots finished 9- . SC will be energized by soph­ and gets it done. • a 6-1 middle hitter from Albion; the Owens (Ohio) CC tourney. .5 and in a tie for third in the omore captains Nicole Kem- "Monica is a right-side player and Stephanie Gibson, a 5-5 all- MCCAA's Eastern Confer- pinski — a setter from Livonia whcfis very talented and a huge around force from Brighton. ewrightehometownlife.com | (734) 578-2767 Wisconsin-Parkside V' hat trick does in MU -c Ocelots roll past Lakeland Sophomore redshirt COLLEGE SOCCER Jorge Ontiveros was a one-man wrecking crew assists to spark McKen- scoring all three goals ... dree University (1-0) to Friday carrying host Uni­ a season-opening victo­ versity of Wisconsin- ry Thursday night over Parkside to a 3-0 men's Madonna University (0-1). . soccer victory over McKendree's Mike Wil­ Madonna University. liams scored on a penal­ Ontiveros scored in the ty kick in the 29th min- 22nd minute (from Jon ute and Kavel Smith add­ Gourlay), 42nd minute ed another goal just before (from Luke Klees) and half time off an assist from 80th minute (unassisted) Risdale to make it 2-0. to complete the hat trick The Bearcats increased as Parkside improved to their lead to 3-0 on Ris- STEPHEN CANTRELL | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER 1-0-1 overall. dale's unassisted goal in Clarenceville's Aaron Bibik (with ball) fights for yardage as he's brought down by Redford Union's Christopher Curry. Goalkeeper Nick Huftalin the 47th minute before made four saves to record MU's Keith Swistock we stopped doing some ized on their golden field Bryant sealed the win the shutout for Rangers, scored from Barsalona TROJANS of the things we've been position quickly, scoring with an 8-yard scoring who have not allowed a goal Matteo in the 63rd minute. Continued from page BJ . working on since the first three plays later when jaunt with 8:07 left in the in 200 minutes. Eddie Wilding's goal day of practice." quarterback Zach Kubiak gamei r\,' '/ ;..; Meanwhile, senior' from Risdale coriiplet- tion to his three scor­ RU's defense set the connected with a wide- RU's final points came Adrian Motta (Livonia ed the scoring in the 73rd ing runs of 7,15 and 8 tone early when it forced open Dooley for a 30-yard on freshman Jalen's Churchill) had six stops minute. yards, he also added a 74- Clarenceville to punt on < scoring strike at the 6:17 Smith 38-yard run with for the Crusaders (0-2). McKendree goalkeep­ yard sprint and a 28-yard its first two possessions. mark of the second quar­ 1:44 to go. S'CRAFT 8, LAKELAND ers Scott Armistead (0 scamper. The Panthers' second ter. • \ C'ville's strong defen­ (OHIO) 1: Playing under saves) and Matt Der- "I told the linemen from drive was promising, as C'ville capped the scor­ sive effort was anchored 90-plus degree tempera­ rington (three saves) the beginning that as long . they moved from their ing 92 seconds before the by DeAnthony Price and tures Friday afternoon, played the first and sec­ as they blocked, I would own 25 to the Trojan 40 intermission when Jat­ Austin Douglass, among host Schoolcraft College ond halves, respectively. hit the holes as hard as thanks to the passing of ta lasered a 47-yard field others. Jawan Nelson (2-1,1-0) came up smoking Adrian Motta (four I could," Bryant said. "I junior quarterback Alex goal. ' A '• added a second-half inter­ with a pair of goals in the saves) went all 90 min­ couldn't have asked my . Shimmons and the up-the- "I've been working hard ception. first 1:12 to beat NJCAA . utes for the Crusaders. line for more than they gut running of fullback on my kicking, so it felt The Panthers'defense Region XII foe Lakeland "We came out flat, and did tonight. They were Carl Keeney. really good," said Jatta, was paced by senior line­ (1-2,0-2) of Ohio. if you do that you lose 4- . great. But the tide turned in who said he's hit one from backer Collin Rankin, . Goals by Ahmad Jawad 1," MU coach Eric Scott "If we can keep this up two plays: Shimmons' as far as 60 yards out in who registered double- and Romario Georgis said. "McKendree is a the rest of the season, we third-and-four pass from practice. •'.'.'. digit tackles for the sec­ staked the Ocelots to a 2-0 good squad, but we did can go as far as we want." the C'ville 42 was picked "Forty-seven is prob­ ond straight game. Mark advantage. not help ourselves with . What did Bryant think off in the end zone by ably his limit right now, Brunet contributed a "We wanted to set the our effort to keep the of his team's new kicker? Kimani Dooley; one play with the pressure and sack. '...-•' tone early because we ball. It was nice to see "Hove this guy," he later, Bryant ripped off everything," Fry said of Kubiak completed 4-of- didn't do a good job of it (Keith) Swistock get said, smiling, giving Jatta • a 74-yard run to the Pan­ Jatta's range. "We have 6 passes for 42 yards. He in the previous game," his first goal and (Bran- • a friendly push. "Jatta's ther 6. to do a better job of pro­ also picked up 28 yards Schoolcraft coach Rick :'" don) Hess played well. the man." Bryant scored two tecting; they almost got to on six carries. Larson said. We have some maturity The result was disheart­ plays later with 10:35 left him a couple of times." Shimmons was 7-for-1 5 Nate Motta (Livo­ issues to tend to as well." ening for the Panthers, in the first half. Jatta's 'The Trojans stretched for 77. nia Churchill) arid Gino MARYGROVE1, who seemed to be turning point-after made it 7-0. their lead to 24-0 when Jacob McKiddie hauled Pasquali tallied two goals S'CRAFT 0: Jordan Ber­ the corner with their 35- The Panther's moved Bryant found paydirt • in three Shimmons spi- " apiece, while Chris Long ry chipped a shot over goal­ 22 win over Romulus one the ball efficiently to mid- from the 15. , rals for 43 yards. Smith (Livonia Stevenson) and keeper Ryan Tikey in the week earlier. field on their next drive, RU countered moments paced the Panthers' Carlos Izquierdo rounded 88th minute Thursday to . "Defensively, we were a but Trojan linebacker later when Keeney ground game with 44 out the Schoolcraft scorers. give visiting Marygrove little over-aggressive and Jesse Stallings stuffed plowed in from 1 yard yards on two hauls. Nick Brnada's second- . College (1-2) a win over host their cut-backs hurt us," RU's Tommy Dawson on out. The TD was set up by half goal ruined the shutout Schoolcraft College (1-1). 1 RU coach Tony Crawley : a fourth-and-one run. Ouellette's electrifying ewrightOhometownlife.com bid for the Ocelots, who led Christian Bryant made said. "Overall, as a team,. The Trojans capital­ 86-yard kickoff return. (734)578-2767 6-0 at intermission. seven saves for the victo­ Ibm Duquette and Ryan rious Mustangs. , Tikey (Livonia Frank­ Schoolcraft, used two lin) split time in goal for goalkeepers with Tom THE WEEK AHEAD Schoolcraft. Duquette playing the first . PREP FOOTBALL Clarenceville at Holly, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6 McKENDREE (ILL.) 4, 45 minutes before giv­ Friday, Sept. 7 Saturday, Sept. 8 Churchill at Franklin, 4 p.m. MADONNA 1: Alex Ris- ing way to Tikey. The two C'ville at Luth. North, 7 p.m. Pioneer Invitational at Croswell-Lex., 8:30 a.m. N'ville at Stevenson, 4 p.m. , Plymouth at Churchill, 7 p.m. . Grand Blanc In v., 8:30 a.m. John Glenn at Wayne, 4 p.m dale had a goal and two combined for four saves. S.L. East at Stevenson, 7 p.m. Lakeland Invitational, 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 8 Wayne at Canton, 7 p.m. UM-Dearborn Tourney, 9 a.m. Adrian Invitational, 8:30 a.m. Franklin at Glenn, 7:30 p.m. Luth. South Tournament, TBA. GIRLS FIELD HOCKEY 4-0 Rockets topple Crestwood . Saturday, Sept. 8 PREP CROSS COUNTRY Thursday, Sept. 6 .•' Chavez at Luth. W'sld, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 4 Mercy at Ladywood, 4:30 p.m. BOYS SOCCER Connolly Relays, 4:30 a.m. COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL Westland John Glenn were led by Eric Cheek, Tuesday, Sept. 4 Wednesday, Sept. 5 Wednesday, Sept. 5 Ryan McCarthy, Austin , • S'field Chr. at L. W'sld, 4:30 p.m. Public Schools of Livonia Inv. Windsor at Madonna, 7 p.m. notched its fourth Macomb at HVL, 4:30 p.m. ' at Cass Benton Park, 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7 straight boys soccer vic­ Hartford, and Frank Ken- C'ville at Bishop Foley, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7 (Martin Classic at Madonna) tory Wednesday night ne," Tomlinson said. "Bob­ Wayne at Churchill, 7 p.m. ' L. Wsld at Cranbrook, 4:30 p.m. • Madonna vs. Windsor, 3:30 p.m. by Mason was extreme­ Canton at Franklin, 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8 Madonna vs. III. Tech, 7:30 p.m. with a 3-1 triumph over ly efficient relieving the Stevenson at S. Lyon, 7 p.m. Bath Invitational,-8:55 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 8 host Dearborn Heights pressure on our team and Glenn at Plymouth, 7 p.m. KLAA Invitational S'craft at Alpena (2), 11 a.m. Crestwood. Tyler Simpson played out Wednesday, Sept. 5 at Willow Metro Park, 9:45 a.m. (Martin Classic at Madonna) The unbeaten Rockets Canton at Churchill, 7 .p.m. ' . Woodhaven Classic, 10 a.m. MU vs. Rochester, 9:30 a.m. of his mind on both sides Plymouth at Franklin, 7 p.m. GIRLS SWIMMING ML) vs. St. Francis, 1:30 p.m. got a pair of goals from of the ball. Great effort Thursday, Sept. 6 Tuesday, Sept. 4 MEN'S COLLEGE SOCCER Alex Isaevski, while Car­ -across the board. It was a Wayne at John Gfenn, 4 p.m. Churchill at Saline, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5 los "En Fuego" Santia­ gutsy win." HVL at Baptist Park, 4;30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6 Rochester at MU, 2:30 p.m. "• W.L. CENTRAL 2, Stevenson at Salem, 5 p.m. Stevenson at G.P. North, 6 p.m. S'craft at Owens, 4 p.m. go also scored on what CHURCHILL 0: Goals by . Friday, Sept. 7 Churchill at N'ville, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7 Glenn coach Brian Tom- Bryan Maxwell (eighth min­ Crestwood at Wayne, 4 p.m. GIRLS GOLF Calumet at MU, 1 p.m. linson called "an amaz­ L. W'sld at Inter-City, 4:30 p.m. ' ' Wednesday, Sept. 5 . Saturday, Sept. 8 ute) and Andrew Balou (12th Glenn at Garden City, 4 p.m. Stevenson vs. Northville atTanglewood, 3 p.m. Parkland at S'craft, 2 p.m. ' ing solo effort" late in the ' minute) propelled Walled Saturday, Sept. 8 Ladywood vs. Marian at St John% G.C, 3:30 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE SOCCER match. , ,,. Lake Central (2-1-1) to a vic- Stevenson at D.C.D., 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6 Sunday, Sept. 2 Glenn goalkeeper Adam " tory Wednesday over visiting GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Franklin vs. Plymouth at Fox Hills G.C, 3 p.m. S'craft at Parkland, noon. Livonia Churchill (0-2-2). Wednesday, Sept. 5 Wednesday, Sept. 5 - Valentine made seven Stevenson vs. South Lyon at Coyote G.C, 3 p.m. Danny Heyn posted the shut- Churchill at Plymouth, 6:30 p.m. BOYS TENNIS Delta at S'craft, 5 p.m.. saves for the Rockets, Thursday, Sept. 6 , . Wednesday, Sept. 5 Friday, Sept. 7 who were tied at halftime - out in goal for the Vikings, Franklin at Glenn, 6:30 p.m. Plymouth at Churchill, 4 p.m. Ferris St. at MU, 3 p.m. 1-all. . while Corton Robison made Stevenson at Novi, 6:30 p.m. •_ Franklin at John Glenn, 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8 five saves for Churchill. Canton at Wayne, 6:30 p.m. Wayne at Canton, 4 p.m. S'craft at N. Mich., 11 a.m. "6ur defensive efforts *-' B4 (WL) Observer & Eccentric | Sunday, September 2,2012 SIL0(SAU:SP0RTS online at hometownlife.com

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LIVONIA CHURCHILL runners in Fenech and Colley. Michael Sopko Head coach: John McGreevy, 17th year. has the ability to run with those guys as well. League affiliation: KLAA Kensington Confer­ Erik Grisa is positioned for a strong sopho­ ence (South Division). more season. We have a number of juniors Last year's finish: second, MSU Invitational and seniors who will battle it out for our fifth (Green Division); third, KLAA South and Wayne through seventh positions on varsity. Keeping . County Invitational; fourth, conference; fifth, a tight one-five spread will be the key to our' Division 1 regional. success this season." Notable losses to graduation: Ryan Wise WESTLAND GLENN (first-team All-Area); Joe Hage (second-team Head coach: Jess Shough, 24th year. All-Area); Robert Howard (second-team All- League affiliation: KLAA Kensington Confer­ Area), Derek Puishes. ence (South Division). Leading returnees: Ben Yates, Sr. (second- Last year's finish: fifth, KLAA South; ninth, team All-Area; 15th, conference); Sam Yurgil, Division 1 regional; 10th, conference; Sr.; George Bowles, Sr,; Andrew Malik, Jr.; Colin Notable losses to graduation: Ruben Maya Murphy, Jr.; Sean McKeon, Jr.; Jon (second-team All-Area); Jason Suarez, Allesandrini, Soph. Keven Wacker. Promising newcomers: Matt Cohan, Leading returnees: Jewell Jones, Sr.; Soph.; Jonathan Hovermale, Fr. Chris Codd, Jr.; Austin Hickerson, Soph.; McGreevy's 2012 outlook: "We Jason Morhan, Soph. . have to replace four of our top seven Promising newcomers: Kimari Bulldogs champs Johnson, Soph.; Jeff Busick, Fr.; James • runners. That is going to be a chal­ The Michigan, Bulldogs posted a 15-4-2 division record to place first in the Kensington Val­ lenge. It is time for our juniors to step Demsky, Fr. up and meet this challenge. There is a Shough's 2012 outlook: "We are . ley Baseball Softball Association 14-and-under Advanced League. Team members include quite a bit of potential there and only not blessed with large numbers of (front row, from left): Andrew Klopfer, Livonia Franklin; Ben Zammit, Livonia Stevenson; time will tell if they meet mine and runners, but those who are returning Cory Linsner, Franklin; Nate Bunton Stevenson; Jack Engel, Franklin; Frank Carlin, Steven­ their expectations. We might struggle Stephen Fenech have a good deal of experience and ; son; Zack Lauer, Novi Detroit Catholic Central; (back row, from left) coach Joe Fetter, coach have been working very hard all sum- . early, but I expect the'team to improve Stevenson Jim Hopson, Joe Chinavare, Franklin; Griffin Riley, Livonia Churchill; Gavin McAuliffe, as the season progresses and the team mer. We are looking forward to a very • matures as competitive racers. They are enjoyable season as the team members Canton; Kyle Richards, Stevenson; Jay Hopson, Franklin; Jack Fetter, Stevenson; coach Nick very dedicated and I'm very optimistic enjoy working together and are highly Hopson, manager Scott Linsner and coach Tom Chinavare. (Not pictured Brendan Dudek thatthey will rise to the challenge. I motivated to have a successful season." of University of Detroit Jesuit.) expect senior Ben Yates to develop WAYNE MEMORIAL into one of the better runners in the Head coach: Tom Gibson, second ' conference and region." year. " • LIVONIA FRANKLIN League affiliation: KLAA Kensing­ Head coach: Walt Reasor, ninth year. ton Conference (South Division) League affiliation: KLAA Kensing­ Last year's finish: Fifth, Division ton Conference (South Division). 1 regional; sixth, KLAA South; 11th, Last year's finish: fourth, KLAA conference. South; conference, ninth; 11th, Division Jacob Colley Notable losses to graduation: 1 regional; ' . Stevenson Leading returnees: Daniel Malcolm, Sr. Notable losses to graduation: (second-team All-Area; 13th regional, Gabe Martinez, Andrew McGaughey. state qualifier; Devin Gibson, Soph.; Michael Leading returnees: Keenan Jones, Soph. Gibson, Soph.; Zack Williamson, Jr.; Tim Flores, (second-team All-Area); Ross Cecil, Soph. Jr.; Jordan Whitehouse, Soph. (second-team All-Area); Nick Robertson, Soph.; Promising newcomers: Kyle Saavedra, Sr.; • Jacob Forgacs, Soph.; Mike Elrod, Jr.; Noah Tyrell Hicks, Soph. • Verellen, Jr.; Alex Perelli, Jr.; Graham Tyrell, Jr.; Gibson's 2012 outlook: "Our top five Andrew Barnes, Sr.; Josh Robertson, Sr.; Bryan runners are returning, which includes Dan . Fetner, Sr.; Kevin Kerpet, Jr.; Ian McCracken, Sr.; Malcolm, the first state qualifier from Wayne • Finn Newcomb, Soph. Paul Sturgis, Soph. in 20 years. Each boy increased the number of ' Promising newcomers: Calvin Hilt, Fr.; summer miles over last year with Dan Malcolm, ' Tony Floyd, Fr.; Damon Plasencia, Jr.; Jonathan Devin Gibson and Michael Gibson exceeding Quecke, Fr.; Spencer Opie Jr.; Eddie White, 500 miles. The top four runners look to do Soph.; Francis Mina, Jr.; Marlon Hengtgen, Jr.; well from the beginning of the season and the Matt Bagazinski, Jr. team looks to finish in the middle of the pack Reasons 2012 outlook: "I am looking for­ at the beginning of the season rather than the ward to a really good season. We have a young, bottom as we did last year. We are starting talented, and steadily improving team. Many of the year with twice as many runners as the our runners have worked extremely hard since beginning of last year. The key to our success . the end of last season in the attempt to reach will be Tim Flores, Jordan Whitehouse and their goals this year. With the addition of some the newcomers battling for the fifth through talented freshmen and newcomers, our record seventh spots." should improve significantly. With the excellent LUTHERAN WESTLAND help from my assistant coach, Evan Sirena, I will Head coach: Allie Unger, third year. continue to expect our student-athletes to work League affiliation: Michigan Independent hard everyday and make it a top priority to do Athletic Conference. Rider advances well academically in school." Last year's finish: first, Ml AC; third. Division LIVONIA STEVENSON 4 regional; 22nd, state finals. Livonia's Alexandra Joseph, riding Zwolle, has qualified for the Maclay Regional Horse - Head coach: Chris Inch, third year. Notable losses to graduation: Jake Fair- Show, Sept. 19-23, in Lexington, Ky. Joseph, who trains at Hedget Turf Farm in Ann Arbor, League affiliation: KLAA Kensington Confer­ bairn, Caleb Kempf, Phil Welte. ; has qualified for the Maclay A shows in equiation and jumper classes. She has been riding ence (Central Division). Leading returnees: Eric Smith, Sr.; Dan Last year's finish: second, KLAA Central; Bunge, Sr.; Pete Sillanpaa, Sr.; Ian O'Banion, since the age of 3. ' • sixth, conference; ninth, Division 1 regional. , Soph. Notable losses to graduation: John Lynch, Promising newcomers: Hunter Roedel, Fr.; Ryan Petrul, Ben Lambert. • Weslee Warren, Fr. ' Leading returnees: Jacob Colley Sr. (first- Unger's 2012 outlook: "I am very optimistic SPORTS ROUNDUP team All-Area); Stephen Fenech, Jr. (first-team about the boys team this year. We have most All-Area, 19th, regional); Michael Sopko, Sr.; , of the top seven returning along with some Thirst for Life 5K Included in the $85 cost is golf, cart, Peter Walkuski, Sr.; Erik Grisa, Soph. talented newcomers. I'm hopeful that we will The Thirst For Life 5-kilometer walk- lunch at the turn and steak dinner. 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t&fc JOHN HEIDER I STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Dan Huckins is the new pastor at Northville's First Church of the Nazarene at 21260 Haggerty Road. Huckins moved to the area from Lima, Ohio, and just recently took over shepherding of the congregation.

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Colleen Mills says she By Julie Brown felt peace and love flow O&E Staff Writer last weekend as yoga . enthusiasts stretched and Dan Huckins understands the tendency to blame posed their way through God when things go wrong. a daylong series of work­ PHOTOS BY BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER "I think that's pretty normal," said Huckins, 47, the shops at the Livonia Instructor Sharon Brand works with yoga students. new lead pastor at First Church of the Nazarene in Senior Center. Northville. Even devout worshipers get irritated with "It was awesome. When God, he says. you do yoga you connect "I think it's to stay engaged with God," he said of the with peace and love. We answer, not turning your back on God. "Rather than had a wonderful day," run from God, I think the best course is to run to." said Mills, founder of the Some of us tend to take credit for our successes and Livonia-based Citizens blame God for shortcomings. for Peace and a student of "So many of those bad things are just a part of life," both yoga and meditation. often arising from our own and others' choices, he "Yoga is like giving your­ said. "He's not the cause of what's going on. Rather, self a huge hug with both' he's the healer and redeemer of all those things." arms." ' Americans often expect affluence, Huckins has , Lynda Herman; presi­ found, unlike Christians elsewhere. "They understand dent of the Yoga Associ­ that life is not always easy. They're less likely to be ation of Greater Detroit, blaming God." suggested the event and Huckins and his family recently arrived from Lima, asked yoga teachers to Ohio, where he served at Lima Community Church, a volunteer their time. Sha­ Nazarene congregation. He earned a bachelor's degree ron Brand, an instruc­ in criminal justice from Western Illinois University, tor at the Livonia Senior and only worked briefly in that field. ; ,• ••' Center—and Mills' yoga Graduate school took Huckins to Garrett-Evangeli- teacher — helped turn . cal Theological Seminary in Evanston, 111., for a mas­ the day into a fundrais­ ter of divinity degree and Asbury Theological Sem­ er for Citizens for Peace, inary in Wilmore, Ky., for a doctor of ministry splitting the proceeds degree. He was given his first small church in Illi­ between Mills' organiza­ nois at age 21. This is his 27th year as a pastor. tion and the Yoga Associ­ Students in Sharon Brand's yoga class stretch. "God called me to do it. There's no easier way to ation. » V , ! explain it, quite honestly," said Huckis, who felt an Participants had the brought her daughter and inner voice calling him to the ministry. opportunity to attend Freda granddaughter." He was born and raised in the United Methodist several different yoga Dawson Mills said yoga "keeps Church, with his dad a United Methodist pastor. The classes, color a manda­ and her the body fit, flexible and Nazarene church came out of the United Methodist la design, watch a film, mandala. balanced," but also helps in the early 20th century, he said, and shares a simi­ about Deepak Chopra She's from focus and reduce stress. lar historical background. on the keys to happi­ Detroit. "It turns off the chatter Attendance at the two Sunday services at his ness, and meditate with in the brain. We go into an Northville church adds up to a little over 500. Kathy Bindu Henning, experiential peace zone." "My theme is outreach, particularly to those who who teaches classes in For more information do not have a church home," Huckins said. . meditation at Schoolcraft about Citizens for Peace, The church has a strong focus on local and foreign College and the Livo- visit www.citizensfor- missions, with the latter done through the denomina­ na Senior Center. Mills' peacell.blogspot.com. tion. husband, George, and For more on the Yoga Huckins and wife Pam have three children ages 24, his crew of volunteers ing attendees to take the said, adding that the Association of Greater 22 and 13. Their oldest son is in North Carolina, the made and served lunch. practice off their mats event drew yoga prac­ Detroit, visit www.yagd. next oldest son in Ohio and their daughter at home Karen Farkas, Brand's and into their daily lives. titioners of all skill lev­ org. For more on medi­ with them. yoga teacher, gave a key­ "It was a fabulous day. els.-"There were all ages.' tation, see www.livingin- The family's in the process of buying a home in note address, encourag- People loved it," Mills One lady in my yoga class thepresentmoment.com. Farmington Hills. Huckins preached his first sermon Aug. 19 on courage, acknowledging with a smile it takes some courage to preach "even after many years of doing it." He appreciates the warm welcome. "It's been ter­ HOLISTIC • SELF HELP • COGNITIVE • INDIGENOUS • FAITH BASED rific," he said, citing a welcoming reception. Huck­ ins works with three other staff pastors, two part-time DONATE YOUR CAR Losing a Loved One to pastors and support staff. He'd like to grow the church beyond attendance in Drugs or Alcohol? terms of fully devoted followers of Christ. 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a movement audition at 7 Shakespeare Abridged, THEATER p.m. The second is 7:30- Feb. 15-17 and 22-24, Continued from page B5 8:30 p.m. with a move­ 2013; Barnum, April 19-21 Golf outing benefits ment audition at 8:30 p.m. and 26-28,2013. From the E-mail denorth@oak- Shadows, a cabaret set on Sept. 8. Tickets are landcc.edu for preferred for Oct. 12-13, will bring military veterans $10. Barefoot Productions audition time, or show the villains of musicals is located at 240 N. Main, up a few minute early to and film to life. The the­ American Legion Post 32 in Livonia is accepting reg­ Plymouth. Call the box make sure there's room. ater presents "Reunion istration for its 12th annual golf outing, planned for office for tickets at (734) Actors should be familiar at Hippie High" in Sept. 8 at Hilltop Golf Course, 47000 Powell, Plymouth. 560-1493 or visit www. with the scripted materi­ spring 2013. Tickets A shotgun start will kick off the action at 9 a.m. justgobarefoot.com. al found on the OCC The­ for My Fair Lady are Cost is $80 per person or $320 per team. The price • Farmington Play­ atre website and pre­ $18 for adults and $16 includes a continental breakfast, dinner and prizes. ers: The Dixie Swim Club pare 16 bars of a song to for seniors over 59 and All proceeds benefit programs for veterans. kicks off the new sea­ sing. There will not be students, under 19. Buy To register or for more information call Tony Brinza son in October, followed accompaniment. Partic­ them at the Village The­ at (734) 721-2615. by The 1940's Radio Hour ipants may sing a cap- ater box office, 50400 in November, Rabbit Two Muses Theatre's first pella or bring their own Cherry Hill, Canton, or Hole in February 2013 production of the season is music source. The musi­ call (734) 394-5300. and Legally Blonde in a new play, "A Little Work." cal will run Nov. 8-10 and • Spotlight on Youth: CRAFT CORNER April and May 2013. Per­ Author Anita Diamant calls 15-17. The second show of The group starts the sea­ formances are held at her work "a mash-up of • the season is Alan Ayck- son with Beauty and the Send information about upcoming craft shows to Sharon The Farmington Players 'Nip/Tuck' and The Man bourn's comedy Rela­ Beast, Oct. 18-21, fol­ [email protected]. Barn Theatre, 32332 W. 12 Who Came to Dinner.'" tively Speaking in March lowed by Santa's Shoes, Mile, Farmington Hills. 2013. Dec. 13-16, Sound of Livonia Ticket hotline is (248) in advance and $13 at the • Paul's Players: The . Music, March 14-17, Seeking crafters for Oct. 6 show at St. Paul's Pres­ 553-2955. door; (734) 751-7057. Man Who Came to Dinner 2013 and The Velveteen byterian Church, located on Five Mile one block west • Farmington Hills • Motor City Youth The­ kicks off the new season Rabbit, May 9-11,2013. of Inkster Road. Rent a space for $30. Tables are Youth Theatre: Young­ atre: A Little Princess, Friday-Sunday, Nov. 16-18 The group performs at available for $5 and electricity for $5. Crafts must be sters, teens and adults N based on the story by at St. Paul's Presbyterian the Village Theater in handmade; no resale. Profits will go to mission work may audition for Peter Frances Hodgson Bur­ Church, 27475 Five Mile, Canton. in the community Contact: (248) 478-4708 or e-mail Pan Sunday, Sept. 9 at nett, will run Nov. 9-11 Livonia. Its spring show • Still Got It Players: [email protected] the Costick Center, 28600 and 16-18. Youngsters is Quilters, May 3-5,2013. The senior troupe asso­ W. 11 Mile, Farmington can audition for roles at Jerry Smith and Friends, ciated with Spotlight Plymouth . Hills. Times are 12:30- 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6, a musical program, takes Players in Canton per­ Crafters wanted for the 28th Annual DKG Craft 2 p.m., grades 3-4; 2-3:30 at the Grantland Street over the Paul's-Players forms the comedy, One Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday Oct. 20, at West Middle p.m., grades 5-7; 3:30- Playhouse, 27555 Grant- stage Feb. 9-10,2013. Foot in the Gravy, March School, located at Ann Arbor Road and Sheldon. 5 p.m., grades 8-12 and land, Livonia. Callbacks • Schoolcraft College: 13-17, 2013 at the Vil­ E-mail Judy at [email protected] or Alice at adults. Bring a recent will be held the following Auditions for Moliere's lage Theater at Cher­ [email protected]. school photo; all oth­ day. Participants should The Doctor in Spite of ry Hill, 50400 Cherry er materials will be sup­ e-mail [email protected] to Himself, a French farce, Hill, Canton. Auditions plied. No prior prepa­ schedule an appointment. are set for 7 p.m. Sept. are 7 p.m. Jan. 8,2013. RETIREES HOLD ANNUAL LUNCHEON ration for the audition They should prepare a 11-12 in the Liberal Arts Their second production is necessary. Audition short reading appropri­ Theatre on campus, 18600 of the season, The Gang­ forms are available on ate for the role they hope Haggerty, Livonia. Audi­ ster Priest is set for May The Detroit Diesel Retiree Club will hold its annual lun­ the City's website www. to attain. Find character tions are opensto the pub­ 2013. cheon and business meeting Thursday, Oct. 18, at the Laurel fhgov.com, under Cultur­ material in the book, A lic. The theater will pro­ • Two Muses: A Lit­ Manor Banquet & Conference Center, 39000 Schoolcraft; al Arts/Youth Theatre. Little Princess, at httpj/ duce Hamlet in the tle Work, a new come­ Livonia For the past 33 years the club has held an annu­ The show will be staged www.gutenberg.org/ spring of 2013. For more dy, runs Sept. 7-30 at al luncheon get-together on the third Thursday of October. in November. Call (248) files/146/146-h/146-h.htm information, call James Barnes & Noble Theatre Guests enjoy social interaction beginning at 11 am., a buf­ 473-1859 for more infor­ •OCC Orchard Ridge: Hartman at (734) 462- Space, 6800 Orchard fet luncheon at 12:30 p.m. and brief business meeting. mation. Auditions for The Great- 4400, Ext. 5270. Lake, West Bloomfield. Cost to attend the lunch is $25. The price includes a roster • Inspire Theatre: American Trailer Park • Spotlight Players: Advance tickets are $18 of current membership and a memorial page of deceased Agatha Christie's The Musical are Sept. 11-12 Look for four shows this and $15; $2 more at the members. Retirees who can't attend the luncheon or who Mousetrap kicks off the in Smith Theatre on cam­ season, starting with My door. Look for Greetings! want to register for future mailings can purchase the ros­ theater's new season, pus, located on Orchard Fair Lady, 7:30 p.m. Sept. a play by Tom Dudzick ter for $3. 7:30 p.m. Friday-Satur­ Lake Road just south of I- 14-15,21-22 and 2 p.m. in Nov. 23-Dec. 16. For For information or pre-registration contact Robert Pavol, day Oct. 26-27 and Nov. 2- 696 in Farmington Hills. Sept. 15-16 and 22-23; The more information or tick­ membership director, at (734) 455-2668, or e-mail jrpa- 3 and 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. Two audition time slots Glass Menagerie, Nov. 9- ets, call (248) 850-9919 or [email protected]. Or call John Leidlein, president, at (313) 2-3,33445 Warren Road, are available. The first 11 and 16-17; The Com­ visit www.TwoMusesThe- 863-8850, or e-mail him at [email protected]. Westland. Tickets are $13 runs 6-7 p.m. followed by plete Works of William atre.org

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Milestones Vincent William Johnson Jaeger-Groh Vincent William Johnson was born June 27, Suzette Jaeger 2012, at Providence Hospital in Southfield. He and Justin Groh Brady Andrew Turri weighed 6 pounds 6 ounces and measured 20 announce their inches. engagement. Proud parents Rob and Angela Johnson of, The bride-to-be, Brady Andrew Turri Westland. daughter of Anny was born July 20,2012, at Grandparents are Robert and Norma Johnson and Dan Jaeger of home in Canton. His par­ and Elias and Sheryl Moran, all of Westland. Howell, graduated in ents are Jason and Kalin 2005 from Farming- Tlirri. ton High School. She Grandparents are Jill owns iClean Maid and Brian Albertsen of Service in Denver, Livonia and Gary and I Colo. Theresa Turri of West- Her fiance^ son land. Great-grandpar­ of Terry and Robin ents are Marge and Terry Groh of Clarkston, Byrd of Livonia. is a 1999 Clarkston High School grad­ uate. He earned an A September 2012 AAS degree in business wedding is planned at REUNIONS administration and works Oakhurst Country Club in in the oil and gas industry Clarkston. in Lonetree, Colo. BELLEVILLE . school, evening icebreaker and Sunday brunch. For in­ CLASS OF 1957 formation call Judy Alegnani 55-year reunion, Sept. 21-22, Murray, £13) 3994)507, Judy at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites, l-94and Belleville Road. Hull Rakowski, (734) 459-3832, Informal gathering starts at 6 Helen Knight Tucker, (734) p.m., Friday. Social time starts 285-4927 or Ralph Brighton, (734) 513-7499. " at 5 p.m., Saturday, followed View Online by dinner. Call Donna (Wat- FARMINGTON HIGH www.hometownlife.com kins) Gotts at (734) 331-9180 SCHOOL or e-mail to donnagotts@aol for more details. CLASS OF 1962 Obituaries, Memories & Remembrances The 50th class reunion will DEARBORN FORDSON be held Saturday, Sept 22 CLASSES OF 1946-47 at Farmington Hills Holiday 1-800-579-7355 • fax 313-496-4968 • [email protected] Inn, 37529 Grand River Ave., 65th and 66th reunion Farmington Hills; (248) 477- Deadlines: Friday 4:15 p.m. for Sunday • Wednesday 9:45 a.m. for Thursday • Thursday, Sept. 13 at the Stitt 7800. The $60 per person cost Hall in Dearborn Heights. Call includes a welcome reception Earl Berry at (313) 277-7130 or from 2-5 p.m. and an evening GARVER, HENSLEY, WASHBURN, (313)727-8983. dinner dance with cash bar. LOUIS WM., "LOU" (TRAYNE) SUSAN KAY CLASS OF 1948 Cocktails will be at 6 p.m. with Age 87, of Redford; DIANE Age 68, of Royal Oak, passed passed away peacefully The January and June classes * dinner at 7 p.m. Reservations Age 68 of the Tellico Village away August 21 at Beaumont will hold a 64-year reunion deadline is Sept 1. For more on August 27, 2012. Mr. Hospital. A teacher in Ferndale Garver was a graduate of Community, Loudon, TN lost her lunch, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 20, information call Michele Cook battle with cancer on August 29th. and then in Whitmore Lake for Kings Point Merchant Marine over 30 years, Susan touched the at the American Legion, Carl Hoffmeyer at (602) 290-6006 Academy, earned his Bachelor of She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Jack; daughters Marci lives of hundreds of children. She E. Stitt Post 232 Warren Road, or e-mail to russmichele® Science degree from his beloved is survived by her daughter and MSU "GO GREEN!" He proudly Hensley - Tate (Ryan) of Chicago, Dearborn. For more informa­ yahoo.com. Check Classmates IL; Karin Hensley - Stern (Jacob) son-in-law, Amy Irene Washburn and Facebook FHS Class of served in the Navy during the PINIS, ' and William James Simon, of tion call Rose Marie Listwan Korean.War as an Intelligence of Carlsbad, CA; son Bill Hensley Kopelkin at (734) 421-1485. 62 Reunion pages for more of Chicago, IL; grandchildren CONNIE S. / West Allis, WI. A memorial serv­ Officer. Mr. Garver retired as a ice will be held on September 1 information. stock broker after 30 years, where Reagan, Zachary and Emma Stern Passed away on August 21, 2012 CLASS OF 1952 all of Carlsbad, CA; brothers John in Boynton Beach, Florida, her at 10:30 AM at the First he enjoyed his family, especially Congregational Church of Royal 60-year reunion planned his beloved grandchildren. Trayne (Brenda) of Rhinelander, residence for the last 24 years. GARDEN CITY HIGH WI; James Trayne (Leona) Of Oak (fccro.org). In lieu of flow­ for Sept. 15 at Park Place in SCHOOL EAST Beloved husband of 62 years to Connie was born in Marysville, Joan; dear father of Diane (Fred) Calumet City, IL; Susan Bakker Ohio in 1926 to Herman and ers, the family suggests donations Dearborn. E-mail Al Orloff at (Richard) of Schererville, IN; in Susan's name to the Lupus CLASSES OF 1968-1973 Herman, Mary Ann (Doug) Helen Shibler (Campbell). She [email protected] or phone him Reschke, Richard (Sue) Garver, Laura Thornton of Bald Knob, attended Antioch College, gradu­ Foundation of America at (734) 432-9308 or e-mail Reunion Sept 22. Looking Carolyn (Garth) Cappy, Cathy AR; Jeanne Satterfield (Chuck) of ating from Ohio State University (www.lupus.org) or the American Marvin M. Smyth at mms- for classmates. Check out the (Tom) Mertz, Gerald (Julie) Eagle River, WI; many nephews, with a B.S. in Education in 1949. Diabetes Association nieces and cousins, one uncle, (www.diabetes.org). [email protected] or call him at "Garden Cfty High School Garver; proud grandfather of At OSU she met Frederick (Fritz) Thomas Trayne (Marie) of Pinis of Massillon, Ohio. They (313)562-4378. (East) Reunion 2012" on nine; caring brother of Dan Garver and the late Blodwen Hammond, IN and two special dated,, fell in love, and within a facebook. Or e-mail to Cindy cousins, Norene Marnen and DEARBORN HEIGHTS Rogers. The Memorial Service few months of meeting, Fritz Eads Frens at irish4200@hot- will be Friday, August 31, 2012, Frank Kocka. A Memorial brought her home to meet his par­ ANNAPOLIS mail.com, Debi Cassidy Haller at' 11 a.m. Holy Trinity Lutheran Service will be held September ents. They married in Highland 15 at 2pm at the Community CLASS OF 1982 at [email protected], Church, 39020 Five Mile Road, Park, Michigan in 1949. Connie Livonia, MI. The family will Church at Tellico Village. The taught in Lorain, Ohio before For information about the Doris Fugabah Williams at do- family will receive guests imme­ [email protected], Lee A greet friends at the church on moving to Ypsilanti, Michigan 30-year reunion on Saturday, Friday from 10 a.m. until the time diately following the service. In with Fritz and starting a family. Oct. 20, at Fr. Patrick O'Kelley Gilligan at [email protected] of the memorial service. In lieu of lieu of flowers, charitable dona­ Mark was born in 1956 and after tions may be made to the Knights of Columbus in Sue Cook at stasselmyer@char- flowers, memorial donations sug­ moving to Birmingham, Michigan ter.net SuzieWright Rogiero gested to Veterans Administration Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (where Fritz became principal at Dearborn, visit the "AHS Class in memory of Diane Hensley. at [email protected], Hospital Volunteer Program- Ann Adams School), Marci arrived in of 82" page on Facebook, or Click Funeral Home, Tellico, 1958, Laura in 1963. While rais­ Jackie Kalrfut at jackieidesbn@ Arbor: www.volunteer.va.gov contact Diane Goodreau at ' Please visit Village, is handling arrangements. ing her children, Connie volun­ gmail.com or Jeff Fordell at teered in her field of education, . WELLS, G.JEAN [email protected] , Memories or condolences or (313) 363-0523; Jim Linaras ' [email protected] - www.harryjwillfuneralhome.com especially the American Passed away August 28, 2012 and share a tribute of Lou. may be shared at --,-- - Association of University Women at [email protected]; or www.clickfuneralhome.com after a brief illness, she was 84 GARDEN CITY WEST (AAUW), where she attained the years young. She was born June John Zadikian at zman6754@ Presidency of the Birmingham 15, 1928 in Paris, Arkansas to aol.com. CLASS OF 1972 chapter. Connie acquired her Gus Edward Phillips and Carrie 6:30 p.m. Oct. 27. For more Masters degree and secured a Ophelia (Wilson) Phillips. She DEARBORN HEIGHTS information e-mail to Janine HOWE, STELLA position as a guidance counselor was a dear , companion to ROBICHAUD (Alioto) Brown at jbrown® Aug 28, 2012 Age 93. Beloved at Ferndale (Michigan) High Kenneth L. Green, beloved moth­ wife of the late Harry. Loving School where she remained for 14 psm.inc.net. .' er of Jeane Abbott, Kathy CLASS OF 1962 mother of Lawrence Howe and rewarding years, retiring in 1985. Constantine, Nancy Nelson and 50th dass reunion. Sept 29 LINCOLN PARK HIGH Kathryn (the . late Michael) Fritz and Connie enjoyed their the late Thomas Abbott. Jean is atthel-Under Bar & Grill Howe-Vandelinder. Dear grand­ retirement in Boynton Beach and the dear grandmother of four and CLASS OF 1962 ma of Derek and Kalie. Aunt of the Birmingham area , for many Banquet Facility in Livonia. great grandmother of six. She is 50-year reunion for January Joan Walker. Predeceased by her years, traveling, playing golf, and also survived by two brothers. The committee is looking for siblings William, Edward and enjoying the company of their and June graduates is set for Jean was a 56 year resident of dassmates and contact infor­ GUST, Helen. Visitation: Tues Sept 4, 1- many friends and their family. Livonia. She was a retired mation. All classes are wel­ 6 p.m.-midnight Saturday, ROCKWELL T., JR. 3pm. Funeral Service immediate­ After Fritz passed in 2003, Connie Medical Records Administrator ly following at 3:00pm at Harry had the loving support of her chil­ come to attend. Send names, Sept 15, atthe Marriott Hotel, Died Monday, August 27 having worked at Outer Drive located at Six Mile and I-275 in J. Will Funeral Home 37000 Six dren, grandchildren, and her sib­ Hospital in Lincoln Park and contact info and questions in Naples, FL, formerly Mile, Livonia, MI 48152. lings. Her sister Marcia lived Livonia. For more information from Grosse Pointe Heritage Hospital in Taylor. Jean to the reunion committee For more information: nearby and was a dear companion loved to travel around the coun­ or to RSVP e-mail Marilyn Roy Farms and Bloomfield Hills, MI, and caretaker in her last years. website, robichaud62@yahoo. the age of 88. Born June 23, 1924 www.harryjwillfuneralhome.com try in an RV, having visited most com. Check out "Robichaud Snyder.at Marilyn@Marilyn- Connie is survived by her children every state. A Funeral Service in Morenci Michigan, he is the and their spouses, Mark Pinis and 50th Reunion Class of 62" on JSnyder.com, or call (586) son of the late Rockwell T. and took place Saturday, September Pamela Frorer, Marci and Roger 1, 2012, at the Schrader-Howell Facebook and on classmates. 215-9445. Anne (Sexton) Gust. Rockwell is Heller, Laura and Eric Simmons; survived by his wife, Joan Walsh Funeral Home, Plymouth, with com. Or call Paula (McGue) at LIVONIA FRANKLIN LIVELY, WILLIAM E. her grandchildren Sy Schotz, interment at Parkview Cemetery, Gust. He was the loving father of Theo Frorer-Pinis, and Emma Li (517)304-9755. . Age 88 of Tecumseh passed away Livonia. Memorials may be made CLASS OF 1972 five with,first wife Anne Baldwin Frorer-Pinis; her sister Marcia Gust; Ru'thie Tyler, Rockwell III Saturday, August 25, 2012. A to Angela Hospice or American DETROIT CODY 40-year reunion Saturday McManamay and brothers Cancer Society. (Julie), Robert, Anne (Jerry) full obituary may be viewed at Michael Shibler and Stephen CLASS OF 1962 Sept 15. For information or Brown, and William (Karen). His www.HandlerFuneralHomes.com Shibler. Memorial service is tenta­ stepchildren are Tom (Kimberely) Looking for Classmates from to register contact Sharon . tively planned for October. Check: at (734) 261-3264 or e-mail Walsh and Cathie Fosth. He was obits.dignitymemorial.com January and June graduations a fun-loving "Gramps" to 19 for 50th reunion, 6 p.m. Sept. celebrationstoremember® grandchildren and 7 great-chil­ 29, atthe Holiday Inn, 17123 yahoo.com dren-. Rockwell graduated from MIELKE, Detroit Country Day School, Laurel Park Dr. North, Livonia. OAK PARK HIGH Williams College and University DELORESA. Call Neal and Barb Gehring CLASS OF 1962 of Michigan Law School. He was August 30, 2012. Loving wife of at (248) 568-2254; NGBG® a Lieutenant in the Navy, serving 50-year reunion is planned Donald for 64 years. Beloved Let others comcastnet aboard a PT boat during World mother of • Bruce (Jennifer) for Saturday, Oct. 6,2012 at War II. Rockwell began his Mielke and Janet (Stephen) DETROIT MACKENZIE Tarn O'Shanter Country Club career as an attorney with his Pinkham. Proud grandmother of father's firm Butzel, Long, Gust CLASSES FROM 1950-69 in West Bloomfield. Make Matthew (Angela), Andrew and . know... reservations at www.Clas- and Kennedy and went on to Hannah Mielke, and Alyssa Second annual picnic noon-6 become general counsel at sof62reunion.myeventcom, Pinkham. Dear sister-in-law of p.m., Sunday, Sept. 23, at Alexander Hamilton. After mov­ Lillian Vallee. Long time member • where you also will find infor­ ing to Naples, Rockwell went Nankin Mills Pavilion in Hines of the Plymouth Newcomers mation about the weekend's. into private practice in real estate Club, and volunteer with the When you've lost a park, located at the corner planned events and more. development. Rockwell had a American Red Cross, and the of Ann Arbor Trail and Hines lifelong interest in politics. He SCHLESING, Or Carol Rochlen Crotty at Plymouth Library. Private family loved one, place Drive in Westland. Bring your was nominated to run for services are planned. Memorial DOROTHY L. (248) 553-4904 for additional own picnic or purchase Michi­ Lieutenant Governor in 1962 contributions may be made to Age 84, died Thursday, August information. alongside George Romney. He gan-made hot dogs, chips, American Diabetes Assoc, 23, 2012 at Terrace Assisted your notice on our was also elected to the Michigan Detroit MI Office, 30200 Living in The Woodlands. Born in pop, water and ice cream at PONTIAC CENTRAL State Constitutional Convention Telegraph Road Suite 105, St. Louis, MO, she was the the event. Seating will be in 1961-62. He is father-in-law of Bingham Farms, MI 48025. website and in CLASS OF 1962 daughter of the late George and available under the shelter, current California Governor Jerry To share a memory, please visit Audrey Headrick. She was prede­ Informal social gathering, Brown. Rockwell was a member or bring your own chairs. No vermeulenfuneralhome.com ceased by her husband Darwin "Passages"... a 6 p.m., Friday, Sept. 21 and of the Country Club of Detroit, Schlesing. She is survived by her need to pre-register. Call Janet reunion, 6 p.m. Saturday, The Detroit Athletic Club, Grosse son, Bill Schlesing, and his wife, Cable at (734) 377-4009 or Pointe Memorial Church, Otsego Sept. 22, both at the Radis- Michelle; her daughter, Nancy directory located e-mail mackenzie50s-60s@ Club, Kirk in the Hills and First Stock, and her husband Mark; her son Hotel, 30475 Woodward Presbyterian Church of Naples, hotmail.com. sister, Marie Headrick; and Ave., Bloomfield Hills. For FL. Rockwell will always be grandchildren, Erin Schlesing, in every edition of DETROrT WESTERN more information call Bob or remembered as a man devoted to Elyse Schlesing, Janet Stock and his family, his religion and his Marilyn (Coffing) Pomeroy at Elliot Stock. A memorial service your hometown ALL CLASSES friends. He loved his annual fam­ was held on Monday, August 27th Friday, Sept. 14 at St. Mary's (248)625-5301. ily reunions with his children at the Terrace with the Rev. Cliff and, until recently, would make Rltter officiating. There will also Cultural Center, 18100 Mer- CLASS OF 1972 his daily four-block trip to watch newspaper. riman, between Six Mile and be a second memorial service held 40th class reunion Sept 22 at the sunset over the Gulf of in Greenwood, SC at Wesley Seven Mile, Livonia. Family- , The Lafayette Grand of Pon- Mexico. He will be dearly Commons in December, officiated style luncheon plus prizes and tiac A "Meet & Greet" also missed. Memorials may be made by the Rev. Carol Peppers Wray. plenty of school spirit. $25 per to the Big D Scholarship Fund, • It is respectfully requested that lrametownlife.com will be held Friday, Sept. 21. Camp Deerhorn, 3725 Deerhorn person. Phone Mildred (Lois) Location to be determined. E- flowers be omitted and memorials Road, Rhinelander, WI 54501 or be made to the American Heart OBSERVER &ECCENTRIC Carpenter at (248) 427-0673 mail Tina Johnson tinastribe® Kirk in the Hills Presbyterian Association, American Arthritis fortickets. Deadline is Aug. charter.net Church, 1340 West Long Lake OMETOWN Foundation or ' Hospice. BWEEKLIE S 25. Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI Condolences can be sent to Bill REDFORD THURSTON 48302. Funeral services and Schlesing at 76 N. Chandler CLASS OF 1962 HIGH SCHOOL internment were held at First Creek Circle, The Woodlands, TX Looking for classmates from Presbyterian Church of Naples, 77381 or Nancy Stock at 520 CLASS OF 1962 FL on August 31 followed by a Call January and June classes for Miner St., Ann Arbor, MI 48103. Looking for classmates for private memorial and service at 50th class reunion Saturday, Kirk in the Hills, Bloomfield reunion on Sept. 8. Contact: 1-800-579-7355 Sept. 22 at Western Golf and Hills, MI on September 2. I [email protected] or Country Club, Redford. Cost is Sue (Hughes) Morman at (734) $62 per person. Other week­ 414-9941 for information. end activities include tour of BIO • (*) SHARON DARGAY, EDITOR SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2,2012 [email protected] , OBSERVER & ECCENTRIC (313)222-8833 HOMETOWNLIFE.COM HEALTH FACEBOOK: H0MET0WNLIFE.COM Careful: Use Class benefits parish Joe Mason, a certified personal fitness trainer, will offer a six-week exercise class beginning Monday, Sept. 17 at St. John Neumann Parish in Canton. caution when The class will run from 10-11:15 am. and costs $36. A portion of all class fees will be donated to the parish. The workout is aimed at all skill levels and will begin each week with gentle aerobic movements. The ses­ applying insect sions will include strength training, high repetitions with light hand weights, abdominal and back exercises, body stretching and balance work. Each participant will receive handouts with easy-to-follow workout recommen­ dations. To be successful, daily home exercises must be repellents completed. Students should wear comfortable clothing and bring Using insect repellent such as standing water a yoga or exercise mat to class, along with light hand to guard against West near the home. weights and bottled water. Nile Virus? • Consider using bio­ Mason guarantees improvement in sleep patterns, flexi­ The Michigan Depart­ logical controls for small bility, endurance, strength and stamina ment of Agriculture lakes and ponds you In addition to being certified as a personal trainer, & Rural Development , own, such as Bacillus Mason is a certified instructor in yoga and indoor cycling. (MDARD) says consum­ thuringiensis israelen- He also is certified in CPR and defibrillator use. ers should exercise care sis, which is available at St. John Neumann Parish is located at 44800 Warren when they apply such many stores. Road, Canton. Call (734) 455-5910 with questions or to reg­ repellents as DEET, When applying insect ister. lemon eucalyptus, and repellents on children, picaridin. Excessive follow the guidelines use of insect repellents recommended by the containing DEET can American Academy of LEARN ABOUT P.A.D. result in adverse health s Pediatrics Committee on effects, particularly in Environmental Health: More than eight million Americans suffer from children if not properly • Do not use repellents peripheral arterial disease, commonly known as applied. with DEET on infants P.A.D., a serious but often unrecognized condition with "The holiday weekend less than two months summer insects: • Avoid breathing life-changing consequences. Without timely detection falls during the peak of old. • Avoid mosquitoes . sprays and do not use and treatment, P.A.D. can make walking difficult and mosquito season, so it • Apply repellent on during their prime feed­ near food. increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, leg amputa­ is important that when your hands and then rub ing hours of dusk and Reactions to repellents tion, and even death. spending time outside it on the child. dawn. are rare, but exposure In support of September as P.A.D. Awareness Month, with friends and fam­ • Avoid spraying chil­ • Before applying to excessive levels of St. Mary Mercy Hospital in Livonia will present a com­ ily, residents exercise dren's eyes and mouths, repellent, read all label DEET may cause head­ munity seminar designed to help identify and reduce caution when applying and use the repellent directions; not all repel­ aches, restlessness, cry­ the acceleration of P.A.D. among high-risk individuals. insect repellents," said sparingly around their lents are intended to be ing spells, mania, stag­ Dr. John Iljas, DO, limb salvage specialist at St. Jamie Clover Adams, ears. applied to the skin. gering, rapid breathing, Mary Mercy Hospital, will speak from 6:30-8 p.m. MDARD Director. "You • Never apply repel­ • Repellents with low convulsions, and possi­ Tuesday, Sept. 18, in the auditorium at the hospital, should always follow the lent to children's hands concentrations (10 per­ bly coma. MDARD and 36475 Five Mile, about leading medical technology guidelines listed on the or their skin under cloth­ cent or below) are effec­ the U.S. Environmental that will help reduce the risks and alleviate P.A.D. bottle, especially when ing. tive and may be pre­ Protection Agency also Individuals who are at risk for P.A.D. include anyone applying repellents on • Do not allow young ferred in most situa­ warn consumers to stop over age 50 who has a history of smoking, diabetes, children." children to apply insect tions. Start with a low- using a repellent if they high blood pressure or high cholesterol. Follow these tips to repellent to themselves. concentration product experience any of those P.A.D. occurs when fatty deposits block or narrow reduce mosquito bites • When a child goes and re-apply if neces­ symptoms. If the prod­ arteries in the legs, reducing blood flow to the low­ and mosquito population indoors or the repel­ sary. uct is swallowed, con- : er extremities and other areas of the body. According levels: lent is no longer need­ • If applying repel­ sumers should contact a to recent research, vascular disease such as diabetes • Consider using non- ed, wash the treated skin lents over a long peri­ poison control center or and P. A.D. is the leading cause of amputations. Symp­ chemical means to pre­ with soap and water. od of time, alternate the the hospital emergency toms include painful cramping in the lower body after vent biting, such as • • Keep repellents out . repellent with one that room immediately. an activity and sores on legs and feet that won't heal. screens, netting, long of reach of children. has another active ingre­ To determine if a Sometimes there are no symptoms. sleeves, closed shoes, Additional precautions dient. repellent is registered The event on Sept. 18 is free. Light refreshments will and pants. to keep in mind regard­ • Do not use repellents for use in Michigan, vis­ be served. Registration is required. Limited space is • Practice prevention ing applying repellents on broken or irritated it www.michigan.gov/ available. by eliminating breeding and eliminating possi­ skin or apply to eyes and mdard. To register for the community seminar and for more grounds for mosquitoes, ble breeding grounds for mouth. information, call (734) 655-2255.

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