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BY DARRELL CLEM cleaning up the former landfill and making it Officials had met regularly to push for more earlier, tentative schedule as officials awaited STAFF WRITER feasible for developers to build medical office state funding after the MDEQ, ruled that con­ word on additional funding. buildings and a senior citizen independent taminated soil will have to be hauled away - On Tuesday, Kirksey said remediation A $1 million state grant, authorized living facility. rather than isolated in one area and capped. efforts could begin as early as next year, when Monday to clean up the contaminated Cooper "Without this we would not have been able "We have been meeting on a regular basis students are on summer break at the newer, School property in Westland, could be the to go ahead with the project," said Jack - in order to bring this project to completion, nearby Cooper Upper Elementary School. final piece of a 15-year puzzle for redevelop­ Kirksey, former Livonia mayor and project and there was a last-minute need for addi­ Construction of the first of potentially four ing the site, officials said. consultant for the Livonia district. tional funding that could not be provided by medical office buildings could begin by the The grant will bring to nearly $3.4 million Westland Mayor Sandra Cicirelli the city, tlje schools or the developer," Cicirelli end of 2007, he said. Developers plan to build the amount allocated for the project by the announced the latest grant on Monday, say­ said. "I am extremely happy that the MDEQ a multi-story senior housing facility as mar­ Michigan Department of Environmental ing it will boost remediation efforts on the stepped in to ensure that all our hard work ket conditions, currently sluggish, improve. Quality. site on Ann Arbor Trail east of Middlebelt. will not go for naught." Officials are more optimistic than ever that The total includes nearly $2.4 million in "This additional funding is the direct result Departing state Sen. Laura Toy, R-Livonia, the Cooper School site will finally be redevel­ grants for the Livonia school district, which of a lot of hard work on the part of the city, and her successor, state Rep. Glenn oped and generate new tax revenues. The shuttered the school in 1991, and a $1 million the Livonia Public Schools and the developers Anderson, D-Westland, also announced the school was demolished two years ago. revolving loan for the city of Westland. of the site over the last couple of years," latest grant. Officials called the latest grant critical for Cicirelli said. The redevelopment project fell behind an [email protected] I (734) 953-2110

BY SUE MASON incident to a teacher and, .STAFF WRITER according to a letter sent home to parents, school Wayne-Westland school administrators and the school officials are urging parents to safety officer isolated the teen talk to their children about and removed the weapon school safety in the wake of from his pocket. the arrest of a 13-year-old "I give that student a lot of Marshall Middle School stu­ credit for acting responsibly dent who brought an and in an adult manner," unloaded .25-caliber semi­ Baracy said. "The student did automatic handgun to school the right thing by immediate­ Monday. ly sharing the information "Students need to act with an adult." responsibly and so do par­ According to Ridener, the TOM HAWLEVI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ents," Supt. Greg Baracy said. teen told other people that he Schweitzer Elementary kindergartner Jamie Downing (left) said 'I love it all,' as she and her reading buddy Amber Ritter (right) enjoy their 'traditional' ."This very.likely prevented a had "bought the handgun on Thanksgiving feast. more serious situation. the street'for $75." Whenever you put a gun in "We don't tend to believe the hands of a young person, him, but as far as we know, it loaded or not, there's the didn't come from the family potential for a tragic result. home," he said. "Whether it's It's always a grave concern for accurate or true, that's open The 1st' Thanksgiving all of us." to debate." The incident happened The teen was removed from, around 12:30 p.m., after the the school by Westland Police, Kindergartners share traditional feast with their reading buddies teen showed another student processed and sent on to the BY SUE MASON "The idea is to have them experience Strong Wind and Fire Starter, wore the gun he had in his pants county youth home. Because STAFF WRITER a more traditional Thanksgiving din­ brown paper bag vests and feathered pocket, according to Westland of his age, the matter will be ner," said kindergarten teacher Anne headdresses. Police Lt. James Ridener. handled through Wayne It was as close as you could get to the McKolay who has been holding the It didn't matter that the older stu­ "It happened between class­ County Juvenile Court. first Thanksgiving dinner — dried meat feast for at least seven years, "When the dents had had lunch before the feast. es. He stopped another stu­ The district has ajmmber and fruit, muffins and soup. Pilgrims had their feast it was with the "We always have room for food," said dent in the hallway and pulled of security measures in place But there were a few 21st century community there." Kelsie Wysong, 8. the gun out enough for the and, according to Baracy, they items on the plates of kindergartners The kindergartners dressed as pil­ They sat down to plates full of corn student to see," Ridener said. worked well in this instance. who gathered Monday to celebrate the grims with paper hats, bonnets and muffins, corn chowder, baked beans, "He didn't point the gun at "And that's what we hope holiday with their second- and third- large white collars, while their reading him." grade reading buddies. buddies, with names like Tiger Lily, PLEASE SEE THANKSGIVING, A4 The student reported the PLEASE SEE GUN, A4

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BY DARRELL CLEM . monds, where soil tests found ele­ buildings used by children near officials in hopes of setting up a The city has replaced STAFF WRITER vated levels of lead. Carlson and Ford Road, She said temporary site, possibly at the ?* signs around the park Cicirelli also confirmed that * testing will be done even though Bailey Recreation Center, where •v * announcing that it is Mayor Sandra Cicirelli moved more detailed signs would be post­ aerial photos don't indicate the Tot children and adults can be tested Town area was ever used as a for lead exposure. Details hadn't 1 swiftly this week to respond to ed this week in the park, after resi­ ;,'•? JL- * must stay on the paths. demands from residents who criti­ dents called the "temporarily dump site. been firmed up Tuesday afternoon. Show fencing also is cized city and county officials for closed" signs insufficient. Only a Cicirelli pledged to work with "I'm hopeful that we'll get that being erected around their years of silence on contami­ paved walking path remains open Wayne County officials for testing very quickly," Cicirelli said. i^tfONP** the baseball diamonds nants in Central City Park. for public use. of a Central City Park pond where Her actions came after residents MUS* which testing has On Monday, Cicirelli ordered The mayor also affirmed that children fish. packed a public meeting last shown to have city workers to install snow fenc­ soil tests will eventually be done at Finally, she engaged in tele­ 3> problems with ing around the western ball dia­ Tot Town - an area of miniature phone conversations with county PLEASE SEE PARK, A4 !fc 3fc f?sr. contamination. TOM HAWLEY1 STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

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BY REBECCA JONES Unethical? Yeah " said STAFF WRITER Wolkan, a member of the group Citizens for Livonia's Livonia's school board met Future. "They contradicted for a retreat Nov. 13, in part themselves," to discuss ways to improve To improve communication, * communication with the pub­ he said, "they need to start lic. doing more than the bare But few members of the minimum, especially at these public knew about it. The times." •r * " Iw retreat replaced a committee The meeting was scheduled 1 of the whole meeting that had to begin at 5:30 p.m., but lufc-j. M-' been canceled. started shortly after 6 p.m. ^K "We talked about working and lasted until 9 or 9:30 -*^~ together and working with p.m., Scheel said. Board the community, how to effec­ Secretary Kevin Whitehead tively communicate with each took minutes. other and the community/' All seven board members %•_* said board President Lynda participated. Virginia Winters Scheel. from the Wayne County Although cancellation of Regional Educational Services the committee of the whole Agency facilitated. meeting was noted on the dis­ "Nobody was there from the trict's Web site, there was no public," Scheel said, adding mention online of the retreat that since she's been on the PHOTOS BY TOM HOFFMEYERI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER meeting. A notice was posted board "we've never had any­ on the door to the administra­ body there from the public" Seven-year-old Evan Winowiecki, who is blind, plays a game of tic tac toe on a special board with Emerson Middle School eighth-grader Brandon Wolfe tion building at 7:45 a.m. for a retreat. at Seedlings, a Livonia nonprofit organization. Friday, Nov. 10, said Suzanne "We usually do one to two Steffes, executive assistant to board retreats a year," Scheel the superintendent and Board said, "but you have to work of Education. around everybody's schedule." "It was posted on the school When the Nov. 13 time slot the sight-impaired board office per the Open became available, the board Meetings Act," Scheel said. decided to meet "sooner than BY REBECCA JONES director at Seedlings. "They're The law specifies how and later." STAFF WRITER still at a disadvantage, but when a governing body must "We are going to have we're trying to make a differ­ notify the public before meet­ another one planned soon," Tic tac toe is traditionally a ence." ing. For a special meeting, the she said. "We do not discuss pen-and-paper game of Xs Seedlings sends books requirement is 18 hours, and business, nor is business and Os. around the world. Even the board office must be open decided at our board retreats. But Emerson Middle Bonde doesn't know where during that time. Our board retreats are to pro­ School students developed a the tic tac toe games will end The district met the Open vide continuous improvement 3-D version for visually %. up. Meetings Act requirement. - a way to measure where we impaired children to play. WW* ». 'Tour games may go to However, parent Brad are as a board, to where we Qn Thursday, Ron Wilson's Australia. They may go to Wolkan questioned the time­ want to be." technology class delivered the Ghana. Your school name is line. game boards and pieces to going to go around the world," "That's not illegal. [email protected] j (734) 953-2054 Seedlings, a Livonia nonprofit Bonde said. "They'll go to that adapts children's books good use." for braille readers. Emerson Middle School eighth graders Jake Long (left), Connor Osborn Wilson's technology class Students routed a three-by- and Brandon Wolfe take a look at one of the Braille printers with will now begin a new project. three grid into a sheet of ply­ Seedlings staff member Debbie Charnley. Wilson developed a mold of wood. Instead of Xs and Os, Michigan to teach visually the pieces are red asterisks classmates met and played tic who want to read for them­ impaired children about the The headline for Hugh Gallagher's column on Sunday, Nov. 19, and white cylinders that fit tac toe with two vision- selves about Arthur the Great Lakes and help them should have read "Support for Proposal 2 opens door for dialogue into drilled holes. impaired students from Cass anteater the or Junie B. Jones, learn where places like Traverse City and Lansing are on race. Last year's class started the Elementary. Third-grader the new favorite book series of project, and this year's stu­ Austin Hill and first-grader both Austin and Evan. in relation to each other. , A headline in the Sunday, Nov. 19, issue above a story about the dents put the finishing touch­ Evan Winowiecki each got to "You can't just go to The project will be submit­ funeral Mass for a Canton man killed in Iraq should have referred es together.'Students created take home one of the tic tac Borders or Barnes & Noble ted for the Michigan to Sgt. Bryan Burgess as a Marine. and packaged 54 games. toe games. Austin also read and get a braille book," said Industrial and Technology "We sanded (the wood) to from a braille version of "The Debra Bonde, Seedlings' Education Society invention make sure there were no Very Hungry Caterpillar." director and founder. convention where it will com­ rough edges, drilled the holes Seedlings produces 24,000 Less than 5 percent of pete among learning tools and painted the tic tac toe braille books each year, filling what's available for sighted inventions. BARNETT pieces," said eighth-grader a need for blind parents who children is ever available for Courtney Woods. want to read to sighted chil­ blind children, said Susan [email protected] 35Roofing and Siding Inc. 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Westland library officials could be nearing the final chapter of their search for a successor to for­ mer Director John Patane, who was fired in May. The field of candidates has been narrowed to Susanna Davidsen, coordinator of the electronic Michigan eLibrary, and Clyde Scoles, director of the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library in PHOTOS BY BILL BRESLEft I STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Toledo, Ohio. Len McCulloch directs the Broe Therapy Choir during its performance at the Burger Center for Students with Autism. "We are down to two candidates," Westland Library Board Secretary Daniel Bourdeau con­ firmed Monday. Davidsen and Scoles would bring distinctly dif­ ferent skills to the job, Bourdeau said, adding that Choir performance has safety message the board still hopes to fill the post by the New Year. BY SUE MASON . The choir is made up of adults said Larry Tillman of Detroit. of music teacher Susan Davidsen was described by Bourdeau as having STAFF WRITER being treated through the Broe "One day I woke up in the hospi­ Helmkamp in performing two "a very traditional background with a lot of good Rehabilitation Services Inc. in tal. I had been in a coma, but the songs - Michael, Row the Boat experience" in running a library, while Scoles was They came, they sang, and Farmington Hills where Lord saved me and sent me a sec­ Ashore and He's Got the Whole portrayed as "very forward thinking" in terms of when they were done, the Broe McCulloch is director of psycho­ ond chance." World in His Hands. new technology. Institute Therapy Choir left logical services. McCulloch pointed to another McCulloch also passed out A board decision will be difficult as long as both youngsters at the Burger Center It started with one singer in member who shuffled through a Frisbees and balls to some stu­ candidates remain in the running for the job, for Students with Autism with a 1998 and has grown to 18 mem­ well-worn magazine. Identified dents and tapped Kevin Bourdeau said. message: Protect your head. bers. It presents close to 100 free as Kimberly, he told students she Kimberlin to be "safely guy for "It's going to be challenging," he said. "I think Billed as a "unique a cappella concerts a year. In addition to had autism like them. the rest of the day" after hecor- either way we choose it's a win-win decision for choir comprised of people recov­ performing at schools like the "She loves singing at home, rectly identified the name of the the library. At this point, given the two candi­ ering from traumatic brain Burger Center, homeless shelters especially in bed," he said. "She's song the choir performed. dates, there's not a bad decision to be made." injuries," the choir visited the and churches, the choir has sang in the choir to try and encourage "If you guess it, you'll be the Davidsen and Scoles have survived a nation­ Garden City school last month to at the Michigan State Capitol and her to talk more." first one in 140 shows to guess it," wide search led by library consultant Larry promote the prevention of brain for former President Jimmy One member was suicidal McCulloch said. Kevin did identi­ Corbus, who said nearly 30 applicants sought injuries. Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, at before joining the choir, but after fy the song, Old MacDonald Had Patane's job. "We're here to tell you to always a lunch for 1,400 people, Gov. two weeks, he had "a choir to live a Farm. Patane was fired in May after a board majority wear your helmet," said choir Jennifer Granholm and Detroit for," he added. "I want you to remind your took issue with the way he was handling his job. director Len McCulloch. "If Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick. "For many, before the choir friends to wear their helmets," he His dismissal came less than two years, after the you're riding a bike, roller skat­ The choir has produced five they were just 'Joe, I'm brain also told the youngsters. 10-year-old facility's first director, Sandra Wilson, ing, ice skating, wear your hel­ CDs, including its debut album, damaged,'" he said. "Now it's Tm McCulloch is pleased with the also was fired. met. When you cross the street, Music of Special People. The a celebrity in a special choir.' reception the choir has received Bourdeau said the library board hopes to have look both ways. Some (choir) group worked with Michigan They're proud as opposed to over the years. It's been featured Davidsen and Scoles return for a second interview members didn't look both ways Opera Theater in composing a being shattered and broken. in 42 newspaper stories and as soon as possible. He said the two finalists also and were hit by a car." song. "In the early years, they were appeared in a PBS special. will be given a tour of the city and will meet with Plenty of hands went up when Interspersed with songs like timid, but now they take the "The community has reached key elected officials. McCulloch asked how many Amazing Grace, Take Me Out to stage like they own the place. " out to us and we reach out to the A salary hasn't been decided, although the youngsters rode a bike, but far the Ballgame and a medley of TV As part of the program, the kids, so they learn, too," board advertised up to $84,864 for the next direc­ fewer were raised when he asked show tunes, some members of the choir - this is its fourth visit to McCulloch said. tor. 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^* FROM PAGE Al Thursday and blasted city and county officials for the way they handled the park contro­ versy. *** r I Lead was found in elevated *• "•— i i levels mostly on the ball dia­ J monds. Officials have called it & unlikely that park users would *A> have come into contact with enough soil to pose any real health threat. Speaking during a Westland ***** City Council meeting, Cicirelli -.< ^'-jg^. said she hopes that cleanup PHOTOS BY TOM HAWLEYI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER efforts can begin by early Mayor Sandra Cicirelli assured residents Monday evening that the water in the tr +JP spring in the limited areas - park's Friendship Lake also will be tested for possible contamination. E L mostly the ball diamonds - where elevated lead contami- • 1 nation is known. * 1*he scope of the problem will be more fully known as early as next week, when offi­ cials expect to receive results of new soil tests conducted earlier * - m. . SH7 this-month. PHOTOS BY TOM HAWLEY i STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Officials hope that most of the park will be in use by Schweitzer Elementary kindergarten teacher Jennifer Ferris reads 'The Very First Thanksgiving Day' to her sometime next year, although students before their feast. ncxbne can yet say with cer­ tainty. The park hosts activities ranging from Little League baseball to the Westland Summer Festival. The park controversy contin­ FROM PAGE A1 ued to fuel some criticism dur­ ing Monday's council meeting dried beef, dried apricots, 4 "• - though nothing like the heat­ Marcia Burgess (from left), visiting from Florida, walks with Ivana Zavodsky, 2, cranberries and banana ed attacks that erupted last and her mother Damyana, both of Canton, along the path at Central City Park chips, and such modern day Thursday. Monday afternoon. delights as trail mix, pop­ Parent Velda Garcia, who corn, juice boxes and pump­ spoke during both meetings, her extended family helped station WLND for residents kin pie with whipped said Monday that government build the children's playscape. who couldn't attend the ses­ cream. *•; officials should move quickly to She told Cicirelli that she sion. Youngsters were encour­ i clejan up the park. should be ashamed for not Council President William aged to try what was on She said private residents acknowledging the lead con­ Wild responded that most their plate, especially the ! would be forced to take quick tamination until earlier this study sessions, such as the one dried beef. .**u action for similar problems on month. last week, aren't usually taped "It's real soft, but it's real ,*< their property. Councilwoman Cheryl and shown on cable. He said salty," said McKolay, Griarden City resident Teresa Graunstadt repeated her criti­ the council typically airs only explaining that "the Waterkamp, formerly of cism of the city for not taping its regular business meetings. Pilgrims didn't have refrig­ Third-grader Julia Lyle (from left), kindergartner Alexia Daygsa and Westland, said that her sons last Thursday's meeting and erators, they had to dry third-grader Shiann Sea If dance to the Pow Wow song in preparation for played ball in the park and that showing it on Westland cable [email protected] [ (734) 953-2110 their food. That's how they their Thanksgiving feast. had to preserve things." Reaction to the thinly L sliced meat was mixed. * -!• In the letter sent home to parents, Marshall While 8-year-old Kylie Principal Robert Van Vulkenberg also asked Strong said the meat Third-graders FROM PAGE Al parents to discuss the danger of handling smelled "like cat food," Jack DeJack weapons with children and pointed out that Courtney Walsh, 8, found it 4*fc" v * (left) and weapons should be "kept under lock in a "salty," but good tasting. Reshard Kanady, foir.he said. secure location." "I liked the beef and I like dressed as native Bringing a gun to school is in violation of "Parents, number one, need to talk to their the pie," she said. Indians, dance the "district's weapons-free school zone and the children about safety, violence, weapons and Yes, the pumpkin pie was with the teen will face "appropriate due process," what to do if they come in contact with one," the big hit of the feast with kindergartners, Bajacy said. Baracy added. "This student acted very students asking for seconds dressed as lit appears from what we know at this time responsibly and did the right thing." with plenty of whipped pilgrims, at their there will likely be a mandatory expulsion," he cream. There were requests, Thanksgiving added. [email protected] | (734) 953-2112 however, for just whipped celebration. cream. Six-year-old Jamie Robert Martin, 8, "pretty made of pieces of wood and Downing liked the soup a much ate everything except construction paper flames. ifev-aLV£fr:.'f-•;-••''* lot — "All the stuff in it is the dried fruit," but was «*••• • -•**. - * 4. » -' • rf * * And like the early settlers, •5* "V.'n/v. •*•"' ' - •" ,it good" — but skipped the there for the dessert. these young Pilgrims also beef. "I pretty much like the exchanged gifts with their "I didn't expect to have pie," he said trying to wran­ guests. They gave their' this much food because the gle a third slice. "I'm here reading buddies necklaces Pilgrims didn't have any­ for the pie." made of hand-dyed noodles rC- thing," she said. "They had Before their classroom and received handmade to plant seeds in the ground feasts, students gathered in beaded necklaces,in return. for food." the school gym where they There also were Happy NOW OPEN! "The Indians planted food gathered in two circles to Thanksgiving cards. and gave it to the Pilgrims dance to several native "I really like being your to help out," added Jamie's American songs. One was a buddy," wrote Amber. "I reading buddy, Amber drum beat, while the other, think you're really friendly." Ritter, known as Little Pow Wow, spoke of flying "I am," said Jamie with a Dolphin for the feast. like an eagle, running like a smile. 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Hospital reunion does exquisite portraits, main­ Friendship Center. For more dinner, goody bag, cropping The 22nd annual holiday ly of children, while her hus­ Holiday Taste Fest, featuring Extravaganza information, call (734) 722- space and much more. Alburn,; ^ reunion of former Wayne band has authored a children's food and drink from 19 ven­ 7628. supplies and tools will be availi 3 County General Hospital's staff boo, I'm a Michigan Kid, dors, mostly restaurants, will The Westland senior able for purchase. ,; ., and retirees is scheduled for 5- which she illustrated. come to the Hellenic Cultural Friendship Center will hold its Scrapbooking event The event will benefit the 9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, at the Also featured will be Jim Center in Westland at 6 p.m. annual Christmas Scrapbookers and picture Westland Fire Department " •' * Golden Corral restaurant, on Williams, the artist from Tuesday, Dec. 5. Extravaganza noon-3 p.m. people are invited to Another which is raising money to pur- •;' Warren Road between Highland, who does oil paint­ Admission is $20 per person Thursday, Dec. 14, at the cen­ Hot Crop! and Holiday Open chase a thermal imager. Newburgh and Central City ings of area landmarks. A par­ for the event, sponsored by the ter 1119 Newburgh, south of House 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information orto Parkway. The reunion will be ticipant in the spring craft Westland Chamber of Ford. Saturday, Nov. 25, at the Bailey reserve a spot, call Lisa held in a private dining room. show, he will be back with new Commerce. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. Recreation Center, 36651 Ford. Graham at (734) 718-5705 or ~ - Anyone associated with the designs, such as Comerica The Hellenic Cultural Center with the Fabulous Fest served Sponsored by the Westland contact her by e-mail at ' hospital is invited to attend. Park, Santa at 12th floor of is on Joy Road east of at noon. There will be an Jaycees, the event allows [email protected]; : ' For more information, call Hudson's, Ford Field, the Newburgh. opportunity for pictures with scrapbookers the time and Patricia Ibbotson at (734) 561- Palace, and others. Tickets may be bought 9 Santa Claus, a sing-along with space to devote to their scrap- Book sale 0177- Lunch will be available, and a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays at the Friendship Center Chorus, books and pick up new ideas, The Friends of the Library '' The hospital on Merriman there also will be a bake sale, chamber offices on Ford Road entertainment by the Tommie tips and techniques. Non- will hold a book sale Dec, 8- Road closed in 1984, and the entertainment, hourly door east of Newburgh. The event James Trio with Michael scrapbookers and beginners 10, at the William P. Faust building was torn down in prizes and Kid's Craft Corner. also will include entertain­ Carluccio and gifts. can learn how to preserve their Public Library on Central City 2000. Many people have con­ For more information, call ment. For more information, Tickets are $8 for members memories and photos. Parkway north of Ford. For nections with the hospital or (734) 422-2090. call the chamber at (734) 326- and $12 for non-members. The cost is $35 for the all more information, call (734) worked in the buildings on the 7222. They're on sale at the day crop. It includes lunch and 326-6123. grounds, including the Eloise Post Office, which closed in 1979, or the commissary, which is now used as a home­ OPEN EARLY FRIDAY 5:00 AM -10:00 PM less shelter. Blood drive VFW Post 3323 will start off the holiday season with a Red Cross blood drive 1-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24. Call the post at (734) 721-9876 for more infor­ after mation. i -n A Country breakfast AMVETS Post 171 and its auxiliary will hold a country breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon Cracker Jack Sunday, Nov. 26, at the hall, 1217 Merriman, south of Cherry Hill in Westland. 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EJ5E Drop off recipes at the mall Information Desk, e-mail them ESS to Wendy Harless at [email protected] or mail them to 25363 Eureka, Taylor MI 48180. All entries must be received by Friday, Dec. 1. For more information, visit www.semcaprevention .org. Talk about SciFi What if The War of the »:.:.; i »=•:• Worlds started in Westland? Wr'iml IVi'inMHl H.G. Wells' classic story isn't based in Westland, but a new science fiction forum is. The Westland public library will host a science fiction and fantasy discussion group at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29. It's free, and the public is invited. "I'm looking more for adults, anyone 20 and over," reference librarian Jane Lowry said. "It's for anyone that reads science fiction or fantasy." A flier for the group seeks participants to "engage in spir­ ited discussion" during "kind of an intellectual party about : »* * mt-m aliens" and other things sci­ 1 ence fiction. • • V- 'I *•=-! .'.'.'-' Ti.z-I Oh, and cookies will be served, but don't worry: They're made by humans, not aliens. Diabetes programs The CVS Pharmacy at 37530 SAVE MORE WITH YOUR COUPONS Cherry Hill, Westland, will offer a program on Managing Your Diabetes 3-6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27- Participants will learn how to control diabetes and man­ age their medications, as well as get tips on making healthy lifestyle choices. They also will have a chance to speak to an expert about diabetic supplies and get a free glucose screen- ' ing. . For more information, call (734) 727-0322. 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Stuffed Cabbage (2pc) $6.50 salad or slaw $6.23 ! Kendall Schroeder, Michael Schuch, Mykia Woolen, Robyn Wright, Natalie (homemade beef cabbage rolls topped Fresh Polish Kielbasa & Kraut. $5.95 i Amara Navarre, Ashiee Neely, Kevin Jennifer Schulte, Alex Yambrick, Joseph Yodsnukis, Cassie with tomato sauce) (grilled or boiled) • CUnsn Mi Schwartzenberger, James Scott, York, Torri York, Joshua Zerafa and J}pen lUes.-Sat 8-8 Nees, Brittney Neighbor, Gary Neill, Sun. 8-3 31222Ws^ Andrew Neino, Dominlck Nestor, Candace Seals, Kathryn Seguin, Crystal Zimmerman.

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Listings for the Community Calendar Church, 26165 Farmington Road in available. Deadline for tickets is Eriday, childbirth education course and a new St. Mel Church exercise improves strength, flexibility, should be submitted in writing. They Farmington Hills. For more informa­ Dec. 22. For more information, carl support group for expectant teens. For Bingo begins at 6:45 p.m. Fridays in St. balance, posture, coordination and car­ can be mailed to Sue Mason at 36251 tion, call (248) 474-6170. Linda, (734) 507-9173, or Mary Ann, information on programs, call (734) Mel Church activities building, on diovascular endurance. It incorporates, Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150, by fax at Explore Girl Scouting (734)654-0115. 458-4330. InksterRoad north of Warren. Doors simple dance routines with walking or (734) 591-7279 or by e-maii at sma- Girls ages 5-17 can discover how much Childbirth Association open at 4 p.m. Food is available. jogging patterns and resistance exer­ cises. Wear loose-fitting clothing and [email protected]. For more Girl Scouts has to offer all. Scouting FOR YOUR HEALTH Classes for childbirth preparation are Shamrock Bingo information; call (734) 953-2112. isn't just about camping and cookies offered at several Wayne County loca­ Bingo begins at 11 a.m. Wednesdays at comfortable shoes. Light weights and anymore. Girls learn a lot about them­ Eating Disorders tions. Morning and evening classes are the Knights of Columbus Hall, 35100 an exercise mat are suggested. Classes UPCOMING EVENTS selves and the world around them, Get help, get real information and real available. Registering new classes Van Born, east of Wayne Road in are 10:15 a.m. Monday, 5 p.m. form lasting friendships, become more expectations, at an eating disorder every month. Newborn care classes • Wayne. Doors open at 9 a.m. Food is Wednesday, 10:15 a.m. Friday, at $3 per person per class. Sign up at the front Holiday concerts confident, independent, helpful and support group which meets 7-8:30 p.ni, •• and Cesarean birth preparation are available. Proceeds go to charity. Call desk at the Westland Friendship Center The Oakland Community College resourceful. Through Girl Scouting, Wednesday in the auditorium of also offered. Call (734) 459-7477. (734)728-3020. or call (734) 722-7632. Chorale with the Orchard Ridge Choral girls learn the importance of communi­ Garden City Hospital, 6245inkster ; Fibromyalgia K of C Bingo Society in Farmington, Michigan is pre­ ty service and challenge themselves Road, Garden City. All meetings are The Garden City area chapter of the Pope John XXIII Assembly of the Travel Group senting a series of two holiday con­ and develop value systems they use ciosed - for people of all ages with eat­ Great Lakes Fibromyalgia and CFS Knights of Columbus Council 1536 The Friendship Travel Group meets 1 certs, featuring a mix of classical and the rest of their lives. See what Girl ing disorders and are free of charge. •Association Support Group meets 1-3 hosts bingo games at 6:45 p.m. p.m. the second Friday of each month contemporary favorites, including Scouts has to offer. Call (800) 49- Family and friends support is on the p.m. the first Thursday of each month Thursdays. The games are in the (unless a large event is scheduled) in Hodie Christus Hatus Est, Gaudete, 0 SCOUT (497-2688.) second Wednesday of the month while at Merriman Road Baptist Church on Livonia Elks Lodge, 31117 Plymouth the Westland Friendship Center, 1119 N. Magnum Mysterium, Torches, Still Still, New Year's Eve party parents support is on the fourth Merriman south of Ford. There are Road, one block east of Merriman in Newburgh. Programs include celebra­ Still, Carol of the Bells and many more. Qrban Singles presents "Ring in the Wednesday of the month. For more guest speakers and discussion on a Livonia. Call (734) 425-2246. tion of birthdays, door prizes, descrip­ These 40 mixed voices will perform'' New Year," with live entertainment information, call Darlene at (734) 324- variety of topics. There is no member­ tion of new classes or programs, 3089. their repertoire under the direction of from Jimmy Howard and Company ship fee, however a small donation is FORSEHIORS speakers from tour companies, Gerald Custer, with piano accompani­ Sunday, Dec. 31. Doors open at 6:30 Advocacy group greatly appreciated. For additional overview of day/ overnight trips and ment by MaryAnn Balduf. p.m.; the party goes until 1 a.m. The TheWayne-Westland Alliance for the information, call Tina Wing at (734) Friendship Center refreshments. Call (734) 722-7632. Their first holiday concert will be at party takes place at the Livonia Elks, Mentally III, a self-help and advocacy 338-2226 or Lucy Rowley at (734) 462- The Senior Resources Department dyer Center the Oakland Community College Smith 31117 Plymouth Road in Livonia group, meets at 7 p.m. the first and 1768. (Friendship Center), 1119 N. Newburgh, The Wayne-Westland school district's Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. (between Merriman and Middlebeit). third Thursday of the month at St. Westland, offers a variety of programs Dyer Senior Adult Center offers activi­ 2. The college is on the Orchard Lake Tickets are $50 per person until Dec. 8; John's Episcopal Church, 555 S. Wayne HISTORIC for older adults. The Web site ties Monday-Thursday at the center, on • Road exit, south of 1-696. The second $60 after Dec. 8, and cover dinner and Road, at Bayview, Westland. For more www.ci.westland.mi.us offers more Marquette between Wayne and concert will be at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, beverage. Dinner is served at 7:30 p.m. information, call (734) 362-8825. Pioneer trek information. Call (734) 722-7632. Newburgh roads. Mondays, Senior Dec. 9, at the First Presbyterian Overnight accommodations will be TOPS The Nankin Township Pioneer Trek has Senior dinners Chorus at 1:30 p.m.: Tuesdays, arts, TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) No. been designed to introduce travelers The Wayne Ford Civic League hosts crafts and needlework at 9:30 a.m.; 28 meets at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at to the history of the area. Travelers will Senior Dinner Dances with live Wednesdays, kitchen band, 10 a.m., Good Shepherd Reformed Church, visit sites that affected the develop­ entertainment several times each bingo at 1 p.m.; Thursdays, ceramics, 6500 N. Wayne Road, Westland. Weigh- ment of Westland as a community. month for couples and singles 50 arts, crafts at 9:30 a.m. in is 6-6:45 p.m. For more information, Those who complete the trek will years and older. The cost is $8 dona­ call Jackie at (734) 722-7225. receive an embroidered patch. To start tion for members of the league and $10 ORGANIZATIONS Menopause & More the trek, first visit the Westland donation for non-members. All dances A Menopause $ More support group Historical Museum and pick up a pack­ start at noon and run until 3-3:30 p.m. Toastmasters for women meets 7-9 p.m. the first et. The museum is at 857 N. Wayne Meals include beer, wine, and fountain The Westland Easy Talkers Wednesday of the mon.th in Classroom Road and is open 1-4 p.m. Saturdays, pop. For information and schedules, Toastmasters Club can help people ' 2 of the west addition of the Marian except before a holiday. The trek is call (734) 728-5010 overcome their fear of speaking in Women Center of St. Mary Mercy sponsored by the Westland Historical Crochet S Knit front of people by teaching public Hospital, 36475 Five Mile, Livonia. No Commission and the Friends of the A crochet and knit group meets 9:30 speaking in a friendly and supportive registration is necessary, and the Westland Museum. For information, call a.m. every Friday at the Friendship atmosphere. The club meets at 6:30 group is free of charge. For more infor­ (734)326-1110. Center on Newburgh near Marquette. p.m. Thursday evenings at Denny's mation, cat! (734) 655-1100. Friends of Eloise Beverly Kaminski is the instructor. Restaurant, 7725 Wayne Road at Support group The Friends of Eloise group meets 6 Participants should bring a type "G" Cowan. Call John Elbe at (734) 414-3401 A support group for people with chron­ p.m. the third Tuesday of the month in crochet hook. Those interested can' or Curt Gottlieb at (734) 525-8445. ic illness meets on Fridays every other the dining room of the Kay Beard sign up at the center's front desk or Vietnam Vets week, at the Westside Mental Health Building, on Michigan between call (734) 722-7632. The Plymouth-Canton Vietnam Services, 32932 W. Warren, Suite 103, Middlebeit and Merriman. All are wel­ Visually Impaired Veterans of America, Chapter 528, Westland. The support group Is a serv­ come. For information, call Jo Johnson, The Visually Impaired Persons (VIPs) meet at 7:30 p.m. the second Monday ice of Awareness Counseling Services. (734) 522-3918. support group meets 12:30 p.m. every of every month at the Plymouth VFW There is a $10 for each meeting which Friends of Museum Friday at the Friendship Center, 1119 N. Post 6695, on S. Mill Street, just north will be facilitated by a professional. For Friends of the Westland Historical • Newburgh, Westland. Participants of Ann Arbor Road. If you served in the more information, call (734) 513-8295 Museum meet at 7 p.m. the second share information and meet others. U.S. military between 1964 and 1975, or (313) 562-2800. Tuesday each month except December Those interested in joining can be even, if not, "in country" (combat AIM at the Collins House, located at the scheduled on a bus route for trans-. zone) you are still eligible to become a Anxiety or panic attacks? AIM museum complex, 857 N. Wayne Road. portation. For information, caf! (734) member. Visit the Web site at (Agoraphobics in Motion) meets at 7:30 Call Jim Franklin at (734) 595-8119. 722-7632. www.mihometown.com/oe/Plymouth CantonVVA for more information. p.m, Thursdays at Faith Lutheran Everyone is welcome. Hearing checks Church, 30000 Five Mile, between Every third Tuesday of each month, a Friends of library Middlebeit and Merriman in Livonia. BINGO representative from Personalized The Friends of the William P. Faust AIM is a support group for those work- Hearing.pare,;pf Westland will check Public Library organization meets at 2 • ing on recovery from anxiety disorder VFW Bingo and clean hearing aids free, 2-3'p.m. by p.m. the second Tuesday of each, or phobias. Call (248) 547-0400. Veterans of Foreign Wars 3323 Auxiliary appointment only. Call .(734) 722-7632 month at the library, 6123 Central City. Childbirth classes has bingo 6:30 p.m. every Thursday at for more information. Parkway. Call (734) 326-6123. Meetings Garden City Hospital, on Inkster Road 1055 S. Wayne Road, Westland. There is Exercise last about one hour and are open to at Maplewood, is sponsoring classes •a snack bar. The post has birjgo at 1 Simply Jazzercise is designed for exer­ the public. The group also holds a book for parents of newborns, weekend p.m. every Sunday at the same place. cisers older than 50. The program pro­ sale during regular library hours at the childbirth instruction, a refresher Call (734) 326-3323. . vides a low to moderate workout. The ., library.. -...:., .. ^^^w^

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U-M-Dearbornlauded McCotter elected chair of Policy BY HUGH GALLAGHER He said he On Iraqj McCotter said the McNamara always demanded^,,) STAFF WRITER : was able to win "Fresh Eyes Committee," which that the Republicans on the ^ for prison program i the support of he supported, will be issuing commission offer a better U.S. Rep. Thaddeus I junior House its report shortly. alternative. McCotter joked The American Association who do fiat/ said Program McCotter, R-Livonia, was members and "It's important to remember that the alternatives were ; "backbenchers" always dismissed but he of University Women's Legal Director and-University of elected by his colleagues to that this is not to be the final iltfev? Advocacy Fund granted the Michigan at Dearborn serve as chairman of the j who haven't word on the subject" he said. learned the importance of pre( i University of Michigan, Professor Lisa Lempert. Republican House Policy i been in the He said it will be important senting another option. ,,-n Dearborn the 2006 Progress "College builds a context for Committee during Republican Congress for for Republicans to clearly McCotter said he had i0> in Equity Award for its transformation and respon­ Conference Leadership elec­ McCotter 10 or 12 years articulate their differences. expected John Boehner of .^ efforts to educate women in sibility that the women take tions Friday. during the McCotter also said he wants Ohio to be elected minority ^ a local prison. with them as they leave the The position is the fourth GOP's domi­ to find a way to work with the leader, as he has only been thg-: The university's College facility." highest leadership position in nance of the House. Democratic majority. majority leader for eight .. j Level Courses at the Scott The Progress in Equity the Republican House Caucus. "We came in as true believ­ "The key for my party is that months. He said Speaker of the Correctional Facility for Award recognizes a college McCotter defeated U.S. Rep. ers," McCotter said. He was they not only offer loyal oppo­ House Dennis Hastert "took a;: Women offers university- or university program that Darryl Issa of California^ 132- first elected in 2002. sition but also loyal coopera­ hit" for the party by stepping ^ aside from the leadership elec , certified courses in women's promotes equity for women 63, for the spot. The policy He said his first task will be tion and not oppose just to . r tion and allowing the party to_^, studies, composition, sociol­ with a cash reward. Since committee has been part of the structural, promoting more oppose," he said. move forward with a new slate, ogy, African American stud­ 1987, the AAUW Legal Republican leadership since interaction between party McCotter said he learned a of leaders. ies, and other subjects to Advocacy Fund has recog­ the late 1940s. The committee members on issues they can valuable lesson when he was a women at the prison. nized more than 38 pro­ helps shape Republican-policy unite behind. minority member of the Wayne Courses are taught by uni­ grams throughout the coun­ positions in general and on "You have to talk to each County Commission. He said [email protected]' -t\ versity professors on a vol­ try for progressive and inno­ specific key issues. other, you have to put forward then County Executive Ed (734)953-2149 :''• unteer basis. vative advancements on "Especially coming from our the conclusions you reach," he "We are honored to recog­ behalf of women. area you could tell they were said. nize this innovative pro­ "When the Michigan leg­ ideologically adrift and the He compared himself to a gram," said AAUW islature made it illegal to corruption was more a symp­ conductor bringing the mem­ Educational Foundation use tax dollars for inmate tom of lacking a principled - bers together. 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OUR VIEWS Board fails by not sharing retreat info There are minimum requirements and there are expec­ tations. Last week, the Livonia Public Schools Board of Education met the minimum requirement in announcing a school board retreat meeting. What they didn't do, how­ ever, is meet the community's expectations. This community expects, and has every right to demand, that the school hoard do abetter job in commu­ nicating with it. The irony here is that the subject of this board retreat was working with and communicating with the community. The fact that the board canceled its committee of the whole meeting, that had been scheduled for Nov. 13, and replaced it with a retreat isn't a big deal. The fact that officials posted that notice on the board office doors, as required by the Michigan Open Meetings Act/met the law. Posting the cancellation of the committee meeting on the district's Web site certainly made sense. But why then, didn't the Web site include anything about the retreat being scheduled? It has been well-documented that the community's reaction to the Legacy Initiative and the subsequent recall effort had a lot to do with the feeling by many that the board and school administrators was an exclusive club, that the general community wasn't really invited to participate. School officials surely know that, just because nobody may have visited board retreats in the past, things are different now. Members of the Citizens for Livonia's Future and others in the community have said quite LETTERS specifically that they will be attentive, ask questions and attend these meetings, and they have certainly kept that Thanks for support another detail/job, you let them go through legacy minimal savings/$ 8,537, the pledge. the entire Norwayne project for a whole day 2006/2007 student expenditure) have left picking fiveleave s at a time. this district, the 1 percent Legacy savings is This community expects its board members and school I wish to say thank you and to express my sincere appreciation to the Westland com­ This time your crews scraped up the gone. At 265 students lost, we are at a huge administrators to do their part to go beyond the legal munity forsupportin g my state representa­ leaves very well, and the leaf vacuum work­ deficit of $2.2 million dollars. ($265 x minimum requirements by, in this case, at least using tive candidacy on Nov. 7-1 am truly grateful ers hardly even tried to swing that vacuum $8,537 = $2,262,305). That is 1.5 times their Web site to share information about its meeting for the opportunity to serve our residents in anywhere. greater than the 1 percent savings. And that plans. the Michigan House of Representatives. If you need advice, please contact me. figure does not include the numerous addi­ Our team of supporters, volunteers, Joseph Owen-Jarvis tional Legacy costs (parking lot paving/roads, $1 million possible). friends and family members worked hard to Westland ensure a solid victory, with emphasis on my Do we have a plan "B" in place? What will Traditions make Thanksgiving 12-year record of elective service and a focus the district do "if" these students do not on the issues that matter most to the citi­ Difficult situation for district return? If a high percentage of those that zens of Westland. It was a pleasure to cam­ The Citizens for Livonia's Future left the district attend private schools, those paign in an issue^oriented election, and my Organization is saddened by the reported homes will not be available for new stu­ opponents, Mr. Dunn and Mr. Durante, loss of student population within the dis­ dents. Thus, the savings is gone for good. Thanksgiving is everyone's favorite holiday. deserve credit for their campaigns, too. trict. The numbers go well beyond the origi­ I am not asking this question because I It hasn't been diminished by commercialism or robbed Special thanks go out to Senator-Elect nal amount budgeted for a loss of approxi­ wish the Legacy to fail, I am asking this of its true meaning, as have the three-day summer holi­ Glenn Anderson. My good friend of nearly mately 160 students, and are an indication question as it has been a genuine concern days. two decades is as selfless as a person can be. of more difficult times yet to come. These from day one. During the election last May, Thanksgiving remains a day for family, friends, good Always looking out for those who need losses, and the subsequent statements by members of this board were quoted as stat­ food and a sincere sense of gratitude for the blessings of assistance, Glenn also believes in the impor­ the board of education, and the superin­ ing our fund equity was dangerously low life in this great country. tance of encouraging others to contribute to tendent, that are often conflicting and con­ and we may be close to receivership. To say In southeast Michigan, Thanksgiving has long been a better community. It was with his guid­ fusing, only indicate that further monies are now that "finances were not the biggest both a public and a private holiday. The city is host to one ance that I became elected to the City going to be depleted from the fund equity as issue we were facing" is just a shell game. stated by Dr. Liepa. This threatens to of the largest, most colorful and high- spirited parades in Council, and most recently to gain your sup­ How is it in May and June of this year we port for his current State Representative plunge the district into further financial the country. It's a parade of magical floats and balloons were broke, now just a few months later, our seat. I look forward to working with him at stress and is not solid financialplannin g for district has so much money in our fund . _ designed by children, the other end of the State Capital and I am the long- or short-term. local high school bands equity that we can borrow millions to bal­ very excited at how beneficial this will be for This is the same fund equity that was ance the mid-year budget deficit. and a legion of volun­ our city. teer float builders, quoted by the administration and the BOE I would hope if the Legacy is not the plan as being so low, and whose financialdat a it was thought to be, our district would do marchers and clowns. As we move toward 2007 and the new term of this elected office, my pledge is that was used to justify the passing of the Legacy the right thing and return to the neighbor­ . For generations, the I will continue to represent you in the same Initiative, and at the time as quoted by a few hood school system Livonia has always been little children of this way I have for more than 12 years as a coun­ of the BOE Trustees, "We may not have a proud of. area have always cilman and as a school board member. You high school in a few years," or "We are 'this Ed and Kim Naccashian marked the beginning close' to receivership," that now has enough can expect that I will uphold the honor that Livonia of Christmas magic my predecessors have established and that I in it to supplement what may amount to with the arrival of will cast votes that are absolutely in the best millions of dollars in losses. The continued Santa's sleigh down interests of Westland, its business commu­ deficit budgeting, poor financial decisions Coleman out of line Woodward . at the nity and its residents. and management, and the lack of clear, con­ The day after elections, I was amazed at Thanksgiving Day cise data to support these decisions, has the arrogance of Mary Sue Coleman, the Richard LeBlanc made this a very difficult situation for the Parade. councilman and University of Michigan president, on televi­ . Since. 1934, the entire Livonia Public Schools School sion telling the'^xpayers of Michigan how state representative-elect, District community. When many of our sur­ Detroit Lions have also she and her lawyers are going to fight the 18th District rounding communities report increases in installation of Prop. 2. been part of enrollments, or losses that are less man have Thanksgiving. In that Buck stops with mayor been budgeted for,th e community cannot Who pays for this? The citizens who just first Thanksgiving con­ ignore the true reasons forth e losses within voted in the proposal? I thought TJ-M was a frontation, the Lions In the most recent council meeting, Mr. our own district. state university supported by the citizen tax­ 7- -a*; lost to the Chicago Pickering said if he would have been con­ payers of Michigan who passed a proposal Bears 19-16. But through good years and bad, the Lions fronted by a newspaper reporter, he would It is our sincere hope that these budget by a wide margin to eliminate entrance dis­ crimination. Who is this person telling the have made their place into millions of homes for the holi­ have talked to the mayor. Mr. Pickering, shortfalls, and the further erosion of the you've got it backward. The mayor knew Michigan taxpayers that she is going to do day. fund equity do not lead to any further staff about the lead at the park It was her reductions, or deter the efforts of many con­ what she wants, didn't we hire her and pay But as important as these public traditions are, it is the responsibility to let the council and the pub­ cerned citizens who are working hand in her salary? She's not the CEO of a private special family traditions that matter most: the special lic know about the problem. If she had been hand with the district on programs such as company but the president of a great state recipes that make their way to the holiday table whether forthright and not derelict in her duties, the DARE, anti-bullying, and drug preven­ university. The citizens of Michigan do not anyone really enjoys them or not; the college students there would have been no need for the tion in an effort to protect and enhance the want the University of Michigan to be the who return to the family hearth for the first time since reporter to contact Mrs. Graunstadt total learning experience for all students. 'left coast" university of the Midwest. leaving for campus and then head out to meet with A few of the councilmen have on more Our goal should be for all citizens, business Richard Giles friends, making the night before Thanksgiving the most owners, community leaders, board of edu­ than one occasion been sarcastic and belit­ Canton lucrative for taverns; the ritual moments at every dinner tled Mrs. Graunstadt when they have not cation, and LPS administration to work — the moment for grace, the carving of the turkey, the agreed with her opinion. However, they did together to determine what is best for the choosing between the pumpkin and the apple pie; and, not point fingersi n this instance. long-term retention of students, as well as best of all, the flood of memories of all those past gather­ You, Mr. Pickering, on the other hand, providing a high-quality school configura­ ings of family and friends. Even the inevitable family chose to pass the buck to Mrs. Graunstadt. tion that will draw increased enrollment to a once proud and thriving school district squabbles have their place in our Thanksgiving memo­ The buck stops with the mayor, and she We welcome your letters to the editor. Please ries. should have to answer as to why she kept BradWolkan include your name, address and phone number .We have much to remember and much for which to be the information a secret, jeopardizing the Citizens for Livonia's Future health of children and adults who frequent­ for verification. We ask that your letters be 400 grateful. words or less. We may edit for clarity, space and jKeep hope alive and have a happy Thanksgiving! ed the park This should be done before she leaves her position as mayor. Return neighborhood schools content. Shirley Tenney As the district has not yet released the Mail: Westland official student count, but has stated in the Nov. 2 Observer "the estimate was about 2.5 Letters to the editor percent," which equals 425 students, I am Westland Observer 1st leaf pickup was too early deeply concerned with the district's finan­ 36251 Schoolcraft I could not figure out why Mr. Tom cial situation under the Legacy Initiative. Livonia, Ml 48150 Wilson and Kevin Buford scheduled the If you subtract approximately 160 stu­ PUBLISHED THURSDAY AND SUNDAY first leaf pickup so early in the month of dents,' which represents the district's antici­ Fax: October. There weren't any leaves on the pated loss, we are still at an additional loss (734)591-7279 ground yet. of 265 students. Sue Mason Susan Rosiek Instead of pulling the crews and expen­ The original concern over the Legacy E-mail: Community Editor Executive Editor Peter Neill sive equipment that day and put them on Initiative was if 174 students ($1,484,000 [email protected] Vice President Hugh Gallagher Marty Carry General Manager Managing Editor Advertising Director QUOTABLE ; Richard Aginian - Publisher Emeritus "It assumes that the entire area is used like the back yard of a house. If you contact the soil, you may have an issue." ;0ur fundamental purposes are to enhance the lives of our read­ - James Harless, a senior soils and material consultant representing Wayne County, about testing being done at Central ers, nurture the hometowns we serve and contribute City Park. to the business success of our customers. PWW.hometownlifie.coin Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, November 23,2006 (W) All Funeral was about a Marine's from leaders of both honor, and a mother's love o now that the votes are counted, the victors ' That loan can be called in, pronto, if the promoted and the losers sent off to weep, what Democrats screw up. s hundreds of people filed past the coffin when-three Marines showed up at her Sdo we make of the election results? As for the Republicans, there appears to be an of Sgt. Bryan Burgess on Saturday at St. doorstep. When you've got a son deployed A lot. Let's start with a quick look at the num­ emerging split between those who think it would ABernardine of Siena Catholic Church in , overseas in a war, that's the last sight you bers. Turnout was way up: A total of 3,833,535 be wiser*to moderate their approach and try a little Westland, representatives of a couple of dif­ want to see. people voted, nearly half a million more than pre­ bipartisanship and those who think the GOP con­ ferent support groups waited nervously for "He had only been in Iraq for six weeks ?.?>;; dicted. The turnout was higher still than in 2002, servative message needs to be sharpened, if any­ his mother, Evelyn, to arrive. and I was afraid for him... he was on my and Gov. Jennifer Granholm won five out of six of thing. They were there to make presentations mind 24 hours a day" Evelyn Burgess said, cv those new voters. Tom Shields, a smart Republican pollster and honoring her son, who died Nov. 9 when a "But he wanted to serve his country and be ->• To the astonishment of everybody (including the strategist, told the annual postelection "pundit sniper's bullet caught him in the cheek, with his fellow Marines. I knew something Democrats!) control of the Michigan House of summit" in Lansing last week that "Republicans killing him instantly while on patrol with the was wrong; I knew he was gone," ; Representatives flipped, with Democrats gaining really have to sharpen the differences between the 1st Battalion of the 24th Marines in Fallujah. Mommies know everything. -.p-<; six seats for a 58-52 majority. two parties in order to succeed." They were there to offer support to Evelyn There were rumors that the group associat-. Senate Republicans, who had looked more vul­ We'll get a pretty good idea of where the GOP is Burgess, whom they'd never met. ed with Fred Phelps, the leader of the t; nerable than their House allies before voting day, headed when talk turns to what to do about the But it was Evelyn Burgess, a Westland Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka, Kan., '" •". wound up keeping control by 21-17, although two repealed Single Business Tax. mother there to bury her son, who did most that has been protesting at soldiers' funerals, - of them won by just a few hun- Granholm last year proposed a fairly moderate of the supporting, stoically espousing anti-gay views, planned to show "" '< dred votes. Had the Democrats package that was arguably revenue-neutral; accepting the embraces of up Saturday. One of Phelps' beliefs is that the; won those two races, they'd have Republicans trashed it in the Legislature and these groups, most of whom war in Iraq is going so badly as a way of God had effective control. dumped on it in hearings all over the were moved to tears. Evelyn punishing the United States for being toler-' . I'd guess the increased turnout state. Spearheaded by the state Chamber of suffered them gladly, a grate­ ant of gays. Ironically, as despicable as such a" was a result of massive spending Commerce, some business types in recent months ful smile adorning her face, protest would have been, it's entirely possible' by all parties (it was the most have been beating the drum for a net business tax the tired face of a mother Burgess, who died serving a country that expensive election in Michigan cut of around $500 million in any SBT replace­ who'd just lost her only child. wholeheartedly embraces the concept of free­ history, hands down). GOP chal­ ment. Summoning the strength dom of speech, would have said, ""Let them ".••'' lenger Dick DeVos spent more maybe only a mother can have their say." ' :^ Phil Granholm's hand will be strengthened after the than $41 million of his own turn of the year when Democrats take control of Bc3 have, she then made her way Thankfully, we'll never know, because the . Power money. Ironically, it appears the the House. For the sake of the state, I hope moder­ Kadrich to the coffin. She caressed group didn't show up, allowing the day to be;'. ' new voters his spending brought ates of both parties in the House and the Senate Bryan's face, held his hand solely about honor, about a soldier who died <'-. out voted overwhelmingly for Granholrru will decide to work with Granholm on the SBT. for just a moment, let him know one last doing a job that wasn't his, because that's Sen. Debbie Stabenow crushed her Republican Certainly, our business tax system needs big- time she loved him. And then she let him go. how he was, by all accounts. rival, Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard, by time reform. But yanking another $500 million There was no outward bitterness, no anger It was a trait the Rev. Sal Briffa, pastor of an even bigger margin. out of state tax revenues, on top of. a pre-existing at the senseless loss — emotions to which she St. Bernardine, extolled during Saturday's So was the election a "tsunami" in favor of the billion-dollar-plus structural budget deficit, is just certainly is entitled. But you got the sense Mass, when he talked about Burgess' pen- , - Democrats? Only... sort of. Though Granholm irresponsible. We are already a below-average tax watching her, and listening to his friends and chant for helping others, from fellow 1 won re-election by a whopping 56 to 42 percent state. And if Michigan is going to put in place a fellow Marines talking about him, that that's Marines to next-door neighbors to total and Democrats overall were hot to vote against the serious restructuring plan to get through our cur­ not what Burgess, a Westland native who strangers in a culture thousands of miles ,_ :; Bush administration, elections expert Mark rent economic crisis and lay the foundation for a went to Franklin High School, would have removed from his own. <_' Grebner thinks the core Democratic vote was not more prosperous future, we're going to have to wanted. "We know Bryan's death is not meaning- I much larger than usual. think boldly. "He loved being a Marine ... I'm very proud less," Briffa said. "Bryan offered his very life 7 If anybody can be said to have won, it was the We need to move toward a knowledge economy. of him," she said. to bring peace and freedom to millions of moderates, the centrists, the muscular middle, the We've got to develop a public investment program Loved it so much he went to Iraq when it people in Iraq." sensible center — take your pick of names. One to accentuate our state's enduring competitive wasn't really necessary. He'd served around Saturday was about honor, from the compelling fact: Of voters who call themselves assets such as our research universities and our the world, taking part in Operation Iraqi Marine procession that stopped in front of '•' independents, Granholm and Stabenow took environmental wonders. We must change our cul­ Freedom in 2003 and spending time training Evelyn Burgess' Westland home and ren- * , around 70 percent. ture of dependency, entitlement and avoiding risks against terrorists in Africa and with soldiers dered her a salute, to a mother who gave her '^ For the last several election cycles, the prevailing at all costs. from other countries in South America. only son in service to his country. ^; wisdom amongst politicians has been that you And we certainly have to change the workings of But when his unit — the largest Michigan And when it was over, after tears had been^ should concentrate on turning out your committed our dysfunctional political system. Big problems contingent to serve in Iraq — was going back, shed and Taps and Amazing Grace had been &r partisan base and forget about the folks in the call for big ideas. But big ideas need to be broadly Burgess, 35, wanted to make sure the played and the 21-gun salute had been ren­ middle. Wrong! Swing voters do acceptable across a spectrum of Republicans and younger guys had guidance. dered, this was about a mother who let her matter. Persistently disrespecting them is a recipe Democrats, in both the governor's office and the "He wanted to go to Iraq to make sure the son go, secure in and comforted by the *•" for political trouble, as this year proved. Legislature. Thanks to this remarkable election, younger guys, who didn't have the experi­ knowledge he'd died his way -~ serving his ;3 The big mistake Democrats could make from we now have a prospect of doing that, if we and ence, were OK," said Sgt. Bradley Compton, country, with honor. this big win is to figure they've got a lock on the our leaders step up to the plate. 26, a Marine Reserve veteran who had Mommies know everything. ,,; future and they can go back to being subservient to deployed with Burgess before. "He worked their traditional labor and liberal Phil Power is founder of The Center for Michigan, a moderate really well with the younger Marines, and Brad Kadrich is community editor of the Plymouth paymasters. Wrong again! think-and-do tank based in Ann Arbor. These opinions and oth­ they had an enormous amount of respect for Observerwho spent 15 years in the U.S. Air Force. He Many of the successful Democratic candidates ers expressed in his coiumns are his own and do not in any him. He had outstanding leadership ability." can be reached via e-mail at were moderates, not ideological lefties. Democrats way represent official policy positions of The Center for When I was a youngster, my mother used [email protected] or by phone at (734) 459-y, may have banked the majority of votes, but those Michigan. Power welcomes reader comment at ppower@hcn- to tell me, "Mommies know everything." 2700. 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Did you know that technology has knocked down .; Watkins more than 300 million people, walls and political boundaries the same number of U.S. citi­ like no other time in human zens, have risen from poverty history. assistant superintendents and in China during the last quar­ It was this quest for knowl­ a representative from the ter of a century? edge that led 18 metro-area Detroit Regional Chamber of Mandarin Chinese is the educators and business offi­ Commerce. most widely spoken language cials to accept an invitation to If you concur with the state­ in the world and yet it is not visit China from Hanban, the ment that "knowledge is offered as a language in most executive body of the Chinese power," ask yourself how much schools across this dounty. The language Council you know about China? Did national governments both International, a non-govern­ ' you know that China is home here and in China are attempt­ mental and non-profit organi­ to 1.3 billion people, with more ing to catch up with the reality zation affiliated with the than 100 cities that have a that China has awaken and National Ministry of population of more than 1 mil­ will be a superpower economi­ Education of the People's lion people? cally and in other ways in the Republic of China. I wrote this while sitting in 21st century. The goal of Hanban is "mak­ my hotel room in Beijing, the A delegation of educators from the United States met with Chinese educators aim veiled CmneSe sciiuuls. ing the Chinese language and capital of the People's Republic TEACHING MANDARIN culture teaching available to of China, which is a city with The Novi school district has Peter Dion, superintendent that provides educational sup­ per," Blackmon said. the world to contribute to the more than 12 million people. broken out of the pack and of Novi School District added, port services to the 34 school Northville Public Schools formation of a world of cultur­ To put that number in perspec­ taken the lead in offering "currently 23 percent of our districts in Wayne County said: sent two board members — • • al diversity and harmony." tive, there are 10 million peo­ Mandarin Chinese at the high school population is Asian "Clearly China is on the rise Karen Paciorek and Marilyn Our delegation's goal is to ple living in the entire state of school level this year. John (Chinese, Korean, Japanese economically. Educationally it. Price •— on the trip. Both see ; continue to find ways to build Michigan. Imagine everyone in Lawrence, principal of Novi and Indian). We are proud that is our responsibility as leaders tremendous potential in edu~ bridges with Chinese educators Michigan jammed into Wayne High School, said, "the world is the Novi School board is for­ to prepare our students to be cational exchanges with-China. and to secure English-speaking County, plus 2 million people, shrinking, and it is critical that wards-thinking and always competitive in an ever-chang­ "Wow would be an under- U Chinese teachers who will and you can perhaps begin to we prepare our children and striving to provide a world- ing world." statement!" Paciorek said. "I IT come to Michigan to teach . comprehend the sheer magni­ students to thrive in a global class education to our children. "Meeting and hearing was impressed by the quality fef, Chinese language, history and tude of the humanity I could economy. Knowing the Offering Mandarin Chinese is Chinese students from kinder­ the preschool and kinder- £' culture to our students to help see as dawn broke in this capi­ Chinese culture and language just another example of our garten to high school speak garten programs I saw and it as; prepare them for the transfor­ tal city. There is so much is another tool that will better progressive school district." English was astonishing and amazing to see such young j- mational, disruptive, techno­ building going on in China prepare our kids to compete in Mary Blackmon, president demonstrates that we have our logical-driven global economy that the joke is that the the 21st century knowledge of the Wayne Regional work to do to make sure our economy." they will face. nation's bird is the "building Educational Service Agency students are prepared to pros­ PLEASE SEE CHINA, A20 As educators and business leaders, the participants of this education delegation to China believe that if Michigan wants to survive and thrive in the flattened world economy it is critical to find ways to build bridges and not dig moats with our Chinese colleagues. It was toward this end that we embarked last month on a 10- day, three-city tour of China (Beijing, Tianjin, and Xian) as the guests of the Office of Chinese Language Council International (www.english.hanban.edu.cn). 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BY SHARON DARGAY At Lighthouse Emergency Services approximately 400 people in Ellis, a Goodfellows board member. " STAFF WRITER Want to help? See where you can donate, page in Clarkston, Connie Stapleton, man­ September 2005. This year, it fed 894 "We work with senior citizens in A17. ager, has seen former donors become people. Farmington. A dollar can make a difference in a Lighthouse recipients over the past Lighthouse Pontiac helped 900 "There is greater demand this year. needy person's life. few years. families and 2,867 individuals in More families and seniors are in need. "One dollar to Gleaners gets 16 fast at Masonic Temple to the home­ The agency serves 10 north 2005. Those numbers jumped to But our community mailing has been meals. We leverage the dollars. less. The corps also will distribute Oakland communities and is allied 1,172 households and 3,595 individu­ successful for us " she said, referring Because of the scope of the operation food boxes and toys to needy families with Lighthouse Emergency Services als this year. to a community-wide appeal mailed and logistics we can get a dollar to at Christmas. in Pontiac, which serves communities Christine Burk, spokeswoman for to residents earlier this month. stretch much farther" said Gerry "I encourage people, if they see a north of 14 Mile, between M-23 and Lighthouse Pontiac's holiday pro­ "People have been very generous. I Brisson, vice president of develop­ red kettle, please donate" Czaplicki Dequindre. gram, said the agency needs another see every donor card that comes in. ment for Gleaners, southeastern said. "The economy has been stalled "We've had real estate agents com­ 150 donors to "adopt" a family and We have a lot of people who give $5 Michigan's food bank. and it's hard because we have lots of ing in, builders coming in, contrac­ buy Christmas gifts for its members. or $10 and it all adds up." "We do a lot of work with canned people who need assistance and it's tors coming in. We have people who "As we reach out to the community The Rev. Vincent Reyes, pastoral food drives and things of that nature, getting harder to give because they had good jobs and lost them. Or peo­ for help, people are responding if they director of Capuchin Soup Kitchen in where people collect a barrel or two of are losing jobs or are concerned about ple trying to sell their house, they can. People seem to recognize the Detroit, said the organization's two food. It's not as efficient as cash, but it losing their jobs." can't and the house goes into foreclo­ need and they are rallying around dining rooms in Detroit are serving "a gets people involved. For some people sure," said Stapleton. . their neighbors," she said. few more people" than it has in the a can of food is all they can donate. FROM FOOD BANK TO PANTRY "The face of our clients changed Susan Vidican, director of past. But because a dollar gives 16 meals, Brisson said Gleaners' Livingston over the past year. It's been dismal. Rochester Area Neighborhood House, "We do our best to make donations it's the easiest thing to do." County center has distributed 20 per­ Our donors are coming in for assis- ' said canned food drives at local stretch," he said. An average meal - Cash - it's on all relief agencies' cent more food over the past few tance." schools have begun to replenish her which might include chicken, sweet wish lists as the holiday season kicks months in response to summer lay­ And that means donations are agency's pantry shelves that had been potato, salad, barley taboulee, cookies into high gear starting Thanksgiving offs. Gleaners distributes food at low down. empty since August. and a beverage - costs the Capuchins Day. cost and in some cases for free Meanwhile, demands have "We had to purchase food," she said. $1.17. It's the most economical way to through five centers to 400 local part­ increased. Stapleton said even those "I think one thing all agencies are "We've been around since 1929 and meet increasing demands which ners including soup kitchens, food earning middle-class wages tend to doing is we recognize that our we've never gone two days without agencies experience at the holidays pantries - 70 percent are faith-based cut back on little luxuries - dinners resources are limited, so we're doing a serving. We've never run out of food. and have begun to see even earlier - shelters and crisis centers. out, professional hair service - when lot of partnering to make the dollars We've been blessed. The people of this this year because of the state's poor "There's a lag time between layoffs times are tight. That, in turn, affects go farther." ' area are generous," .he said. The non­ economy. and the increase in demand. Even people in the service industry who profit ministry distributes more than "Money gives us the flexibility to though people live paycheck to pay­ depend on tips to make ends meet WORKING TOGETHER three million pounds of food in its address needs in terms of hunger and check, they find a way to scrape by for and who end up turning to agencies The Farmington Area Goodfellows pantry packs each year, in addition to homelessness and utility costs. It a while, but unemployment isn't near like Lighthouse to survive, group, for example, partners with serving hot meals and running vari­ helps throughout the. year," said Don what they need to survive. That's Farmington Schools, which conduct­ ous programs on Detroit's east side. Czaplicki, divisional social services when we see a spike in demand," GIVE CASH ed a canned food drive this month. "I've never seen such generous peo­ director for the Salvation Army in Brisson said. "What we need most is money. That The Goodfellows will include the ple as those in Detroit. Not a day goes southeastern Michigan. "When you see who is served by will help us pay utility bills or help donations in its holiday distribution by that I don't remember them all in The corps kicked off its annual ket­ emergency food services, so few are someone get to work if the plate on on Dec. 16. prayer." tle campaign Friday, Nov. \% at bums on the street. They're people their car is expired. Or purchase food "We do a lot of work with Toys for Campus Martius in Detroit. On you'd be surprised need help. They're at the food bank," Stapleton said. Tots. We partner with stores that we [email protected] Thanksgiving Day, it will serve break- your neighbors." Lighthouse Clarkston gave food to use gift certificates through," said Lisa

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If you want to submit an item for the Christmas luncheon (734)981-1333. religion calendar, fax-it to (734) 591- Fellowship luncheon 12:15 p.m. Friday, Christmas concert zfrci 7279 or write: Religion Calendar, Dec.1, at Farmington First United Presented by the Friends of the Opera Observer Newspapers, 36251 Methodist Church, 33112 Grand River, of Michigan and features Karin White, Schoolcraft Livonia, Ml 48150. The second block east of Farmington Road soprano, and Quinto Milito, baritone, deadline for an announcement to at Warner. Cost is $7, reservations accompanied by pianist Jeanne appear in the Thursday edition is reguired. Call Betty Haines by Tuesday, Muraski 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3* at St. * noon Monday. , Nov. 28 for reservations and if baby­ Aidan Catholic Church, 17500 sitting is needed. Program includes Farmington Road, Livonia. No charge. NOVEMBER the Cass Ambassadors Choir, installa­ Donations are welcome. For informa­ ', **$?\ tion of Church Women United officers, tion, call (313) 582-0997. Thanksgiving service and Right Family Christmas game Christmas music (bring wrapped new $5 gift to DOUGLAS STEVENS RUTHANN JOHNSON 10 a,m. Thursday, Nov. 23, at Ward. Candlelight Service of Lessons and Evangelical Presbyterian Church, exchange during the game). Bring Carols, 7 p.m. Dec. 3, at Ward Frankfort. Age 73, died Beloved wife, mother &, grandmother canned and boxed foods for local food November 14, 2006 at passed away on Monday, Nov. 20, 40000 Six Mile, Northville. For infor­ Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Munson Medical Center in 2006. She is survived by her husband, mation, call (248) 374-7400. The bank. 40000 Six Mile, Northville. For details, Traverse City. He was born Richard, of Bloomfieid Twp. She is church's traditional celebration fea­ call (248) 374-7400. Through Scripture on August 26, 1933 the son of also survived by her children Alan Christmas Hope tour Richard and Ann Stevens in Highland (Pat) Johnson of Holly, MI, Susan tures the Chancel Choir, Orchestra, The Nov. 28 concert, which was to be and beautiful music, this quiet and- £ark, Michigan. Doug married Norma Johnson of Bloomfieid Twp., Carol Teen Choir and Children's Choir. presented at Faith Lutheran Church in reflective candielight service will help h Eustice on February 10,1998. He (Fiance Terry Burke) Bernardi of Special presentation of the Battle Troy, has been canceled by the pro­ prepare your heart for Christmas. served the U.S. Army during the Lancaster, PA, James (Deborah) Hymn of the Republic. Childcare pro­ Childcare provided to age 4. No Korean Conflict as a Staff Sgt., shoot­ Johnson of 'Muskegon, MI, Judy moter. ing instructor and armorer. He was a Johnson of Las Vegas, NV and vided to age 4. Worship service charge. member of the American Legion Melinda (Robert) Smith of Beverly Unity of Livonia Ali are welcome to attend 11 a.m. wor- Choral concert Frankfort Post No. 221 and the Cedar Hills, MI. She is also survived by her Rod & Gun Club. He was also a life­ JACK VITO MIGLIORE eleven grandchildren, eight great­ VegMichigan Thanksgiving Potluck • ship service Sundays, at Good Concert df Advent and Christmas time member of the NRA. Doug April 30, 1922-November 20, 2006. grandchildren and a host of other . Celebration features traditional and Shepherd Reformed Church, 6500 N. music including part I of Handel's attended Blaine Christian Church and Jack Vito MigHore, a resident of family and friends. She loved gar­ festive fare that is free of meat, dairy Wayne at Hunter, Westland. Join us at Messiah Featuring Kirk in the Hills Sterling Hts. and former longtime res­ was employed with AAA for 29 years. dening and was a member of the Troy Chancel Choir and the Detroit- Surviving is wife, Norma; children ident of East Pointe, died Monday Garden Club. She was a member of and other animal products noon to 6 7 p.m. Tuesdays in November and Linda Stevens of Grand Blanc and morning in William Beaumont Birmingham Sr. Women's Club and a p.m. Thursday, Nov. 23, Unity of December as Pastor Louise Monacelli Chamber Winds and Strings 7:30 p.m. Scott (Jennifer) Stevens of Shelby Hospital of Royal Oak at the age of 84 member of St. Thomas More Church. Livonia, 28660 Five Mile, between introduces The Jesus Experience, a Sunday,' Dec. 3, at Kirk in the Hills, Twp.; two grandsons, Jacob and years. Jack was born in Detroit on She loved music and spending time Middlebelt and Inkster. Vegetarians, series of videos offering insight into 1340 West Long Lake Road, Bloomfieid bafijal; stepson, Jeffrey Butler of April 30, 1922 a son of the late with her family and many grandchil­ Frankfort; brother, Godfrey (Delores) Sebastian and Rosa (Giordano) dren. Family will be receiving friends vegans and anyone trying to eat less the people and situations God used to Hills. Tickets are $18, $15 seniors, $12 Stevens; and many nieces and MigHore. He Owned and operated Wednesday, Nov. 22, from 5-8PM meat are welcome to attend this cele­ expand the church around the world. students, and available by calling : nephews. He was preceded in death Jacks Produce Market on Wheels. Jack with Scripture Service at 7PM, at A.J. bration of the season's abundance. In For more information, call (734) 721- (248) 626,2515, Ext. 109, or at the door. was a charter member of Detroit his parents and an infant, sister. A Desmond Funeral Home, 32515 addition to the feast, the day features 0800. celebration of Doug's life will be Produce Venders Association. He did Woodward. Funeral Mass will be Vespers and Nativity concert Saturday, November 25th at 3PM at not retire until age 81 as he lived for Friday, Nov. 24 at 10AM at St. gratitude readings by children, origa­ St. Nicklaus Breakfast Sponsored by the Council of Orthodox and loved his work. As a hard worker, the. Benzonia Chapel of McElduff- Thomas More Church, 4580 Adams mi demonstration, children's coloring 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at Church Christian Churches of Metropolitan: Jowett Funeral Home, 7223 South St., it was important that he provided for Rd., Troy. contest a pianist and other entertain­ Benzonia, MI, 49616, with Rev. Bob his family and he loved what he did for of the Savior, 38100 Five Mile. There Detroit (COCO 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. Larimer officiating. The family will those many years. Jack also enjoyed ment. Attendees are encouraged to will be a pancake breakfast, craft 3, at St. Clement Ohridski Macedonian- receive friends from 1PM until the all gambling of any kind and enjoyed bring their own instruments and tal­ table arid a program by St. Nicklaus Bulgarian Orthodox Church, 19600 iinre of the service. Burial will be in playing cards. He will be deeply TOM MOSHIMER ents and join in the celebration. himself telling about the origins of Ford Road, Dearborn. Blaine Twp. Cemetery. Memorial con­ missed by all who knew and ioved Age 71, November 21, 2006. Beloved Admission to the event is a vegan (no tributions may be made to the Benzie him. Jack is survived by his loving Santa Claus. Free will offering. RSVP to The evening begins with a Vespers husband of Nancy. Loving Father of animal products) dish sized for 8, or County Animal Welfare or the NRA. wife, Magdelina; his devoted daugh­ Duncan (Cheryl) Mike, Jim (Nicki), (734) 464-0527 by Nov. 29. All ages service concelebrated by priests from The Benzonia Chapel of McElduff- ters, Marianne Stevens and her dear Kelly (Phil); Dear Grandfather of first-time attendees may bring $10 in welcome. C0CC member churches and sung by Jowett Funeral Homes & Cremation friend Lawrence Thompson and Rose Ryan, Sarah, Zach and Patrick. He lieu of a dish though food is preferred the COCC'S Inter-Orthodox Choir. Service is handling the arrangements. (David).Edgeworth; his grandchildren, was a high school teacher and foot­ Bridging the holidays Jackie (nee Stevens)(Steve)CansIer, to ensure a day-long feast. Following the service, the choir will; ball coach for 42 yrs., (8 yrs. in VegMichigan, formerly Veggies in A program designed to help families Nykol & Brooke Edgeworth; his great Dundee, MI and 34 yrs. at Plymouth sing a concert of Orthodox liturgical • grandchildren-, Eric & Trever Stevens work through the holidays and special : Salem). He retired in 2000. Visitation Motion, promotes awareness of the and para-liturgical music for the and Alex & Alyssa Cansler and his sis­ on Friday, November 25th, 10am- health, ecological and ethical benefits occasions without their loved on, ter, Rose (Joseph) Ferri & brothers, includes a small memorial 11 a.m. and Nativity season and selected Eastern 9pm at McCabe Funeral Home, 851 of a plant-based lifestyle. The group ; Sam (Lena) and Augustine N. Canton Center Rd., Canton, MI 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, at St. and Western European Advent and (Josephine). He was preceded in death 48187. Service on Saturday, hosts the local Great American Christmas carols/The story of St. by sister, Phyllis and brother, James. Cletus Catholic Church, 26256 Ryan, November 26th, 10am at St. Thomas Meatout each spring and sponsors Nicholas and gifts for children will fol­ Visitation will be held at the Faulmann a'Beckett of Canton. numerous educational classes, lec­ Warren. & Walsh Golden Rule Funeral Home, low the concert. Refreshments will be Winter memorial 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 32814 Utica Rd., Fraser, Wednesday tures, potlucks, dinner club and social served. ipm till 9pm and Friday 10:30am till outings plus a monthly e-newsletter. 2, at Best Western Hotel, 16999 South time of Mass at 11am from St. For details, visit www.vegmlchigan.org Laurel Park Drive, Livonia. Come to The evening is free of charge and Anastasia Catholic Church 4571 John honor and celebrate the lives of your R., Troy. Share memories with the Paying or call (toll free) (877) 778-3464. open to the public. A freewill offering family at faulmannwalsh.com loved one. Ali programs are non- will be collected. For more informa­ denominational. No charge. RSVP tion, call (313) 366-0677 or send e-mail GARY ALAN MILZ Lighthouse cafe 7-10 p.m. Friday Nov. 24, at Ward requested by Nov. 27; at (800) 770- [email protected]. Age 58. Born May 26, 1948, went to be with the Lord to the Presbyterian Church, 40000 Six Mile, 9859. Refreshments provided. Traditions of Christmas peacefully on November 18, LAMAR M. RUSSOM Northville. Tickets are $5 at the door. Grief and the holidays Multi-event open house with carols, 2006, with his family by his Age 90, November 19, 2006. Beloved \ii. Life of Cali (248) 374-5920. Workshop focuses on facing the holi­ stories, musical performances, model side. Preceded in death by his parents husband of Ethel. Dear father of &fc... Anniversary kick off days after the death of a loved one 7- train layouts, cookie decorating, Clarence and Marjorie and sister Gail. Carol (Manuel) Yacoub, Thomas (Jo) ;n Survived by his wife of 28 years, and Ronald (Debra). Dearest brother Garden City Presbyterian Church cele­ 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, at Ward crafts, displays, film, and The Best Diane; seven children, Eric (Debra) of Frances McPherson. Also survived brates its 175th anniversary in Presbyterian Church, 4000 Six Mile, Christmas Pageant Ever 3-8 p.m. Mellissa (Jay) Gajewskie, Renee by eight grandchildren. Funeral serv­ Thursday-Friday, Dec. 7-8, and noon to (John) Thompson, Mathew, Stephen, T(KHJ QUI February 2007. To kick off the obser­ Northville. Registration at the door, no ice Wednesday 1:30 p.m. from R.G. vance, the church will have marchers fee. For information, call (248) 374- 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at First Christopher, Jacob; ten grandchildren, & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Joshua, Amelia, Levi, Taylor, Farmington Rd., Livonia. Visitation and floats in the Santaiand Parade on 5920. Presbyterian Church, 1669 West Maple, Kennedy, Zackery, Ashton, Sawyer, Tuesday 2-9 p.m. Memorials suggest­ Saturday, Nov. 25. Everyone is wel­ Hanukkah gift shoppe Birmingham. A gift to the community. Jaymen and Jackie; brother-in-law ed to American Lung Association. Joe {Brenda) Limontte; two nephews come to join in the celebration in Congregation Beit Kodesh Sisterhood No tickets, donations or reservations oey and David. Memorial service 2007. For information, call (734) 421- Hanukkah/Judaic gift shop opens necessary. Call (248) 644-2040. will be held at the First Baptist 7620. from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p!m. Sundays Men of Grace Church of Wayne, 36125 Glenwood PETER CHARLES Rd, at 11:00am November 24th. ZEMNICKAS Church fund-raiser through Dec. 10. Selection includes A special night of worship featuring, Age 89, of Beverly Hills, died Cherry Hill United Methodist Church, holiday gift wrap, chocolate coins, Christmas songs, spirituals, hymns, GEORGE A. CLIFFORD Sunday, November 19, 2006, at Stone 321S. Ridge Road in Canton, is having dreidels, candles, electric and tradi­ traditional and contemporary, original Bridge Medical Complex in Flint. He a Fund-raiser 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. tional menorahs and many Judaic gift music, and arrangements performed Age 77, of Redford, November 20, was born July 16, 1917, son of Peter Saturday, Nov. 25. Several vendors will items. Congregation Beit Kodesh is by Men of Grace from Grace Centersof 36. George is survived by Iris, his and Anastasia Zemnickas. He was beloved wife of 48 years; children predeceased by Donna, his beloved be selling their products. What a great located at 31840 W. Seven Mile, Hope (Pontiac) 7 p.m. Friday, Dec' 8, at Linda (Ed) Landess, Julie Gentry, wife of 65 years. Peter was an active time to shop for Christmas gifts or Livonia. Risen Christ Lutheran Church, 46250 Joanne (Rob) Hendricks, and David. PIERRE LOUIS DePORRE member of St. Regis Catholic Church. birthday presents for your loved ones. Ann Arbor Road, one block east of Mr. Clifford is also survived by eight Through the years his interests took Age 74, of Bloomfieid Hills, died No charge. Beck, Plymouth. Free will offering will randchildren and five great-grand­ him in many directions. He was a November 20, 2006. Devoted hus­ children. Funeral service Saturday, UPCOMING member of the Birmingham Senior band of Virginia (Teppert) - 49 years. Refreshments and Bake Sale are avail­ be taken to benefit seminary study November 25, 11:30am, at the Men's Club and the Michigan Chapter Caring father of Pierre (Deborah) able. For more information, call (734) Concert Scott Eberlein. Call (734) 453-5252. Hefeney- Sundquist Funeral Home, of the Rolls-Royce Club. For many DePorre, Louise (James) Westcott, 23720 Farmington Rd., between 9 years, he did volunteer work at Henry Julianne (Efrin) Padilla, Mary (Craig) 495-0035. Performance by Andy Chrisman, one Crosstalk and 10 Mile Roads, just north of Ford Health Systems of West Sturza, Paul (Janie) DePorre. Loving of the founding members of the group Grand River, downtown Farmington, Messiah A lively discussion for singles.on a Bloomfieid where he was known as brother to Juliette (the late Casmir) 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26, at the historic 4HIM, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, pre-con­ topic of current interest 7 p.m. Friday, 3-474-5200. Visitation Friday, 2- the "Angel Man". Father of Robert Zaranek, the late Denise DePorre, the 8pm. Memorial tributes suggested to (Carol) Zemnickas of Mt. Pleasant, late Jules (Carolyn) DePorre, James Cathedral of the Most Blessed cert dinner for singles only at 6 p.m. Dec. 8, at Ward Presbyterian Church, American Cancer Society, or can- SC; Gordon Zemnickas of Howell; (Janet) DePorre. Brother-in-law to Sacrament 9844 Woodbridge at in Parlor C317, at Ward Presbyterian 40000 Six Mile, Northville. Learn how eer.org. and adopted daughter, Ann Zemnickas the late John Teppert, Sally Teppert. Trowbridge, Detroit. The concert is Church, 40000 Six Mile, Northville. the Bible approaches modern day of Farmington Hills. Grandfather of heeneysundquist.com Proud grandpa of 14. Beloved by all performed by the Archdiocesan Cost is $10 for dinner and concert events. Free childcare provided. For Karen (Chris) Ochs of Fairborn, OH; who knew him, including countless Chorus and orchestra. Tickets are $10 (must be purchased in advance), and details, call (248) 374-5920. HAROLD VERNON Kevin Zemnickas of Mt. Pleasant, SC; nieces and nephews. Family will COLLINS Mark Zemnickas of Beverly Hills; receive friends at A. J. Desmond & in advance, $15 at- door. Call (313) 865- $5 for concert. For information, call Cookie walk and Christine of West Bloomfieid. Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks 6300, Ext. 227, or visit www.aod.online (248)374-5920. Age 65, of Westland, died November Great Grandfather of Shane and Sarah Rd., (btwn. Maple & Big Beaver), Holy Transfiguration Orthodox 20, 2006, at Garden City Hospital. He Ochs and Tyler and Michael. Funeral Friday 1-9 PM, with Scripture Service and click on calendar. Irish Christmas Craft Bazaar Church's 13th Annual Cookie Walk had been seriously ill for three weeks, Mass was Tuesday, November 21, Friday 7 PM. Funeral Mass Saturday Celebrate Christmas season 10. a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, and takes place Saturday, Dec. 9, at 36075 fiprn June 13, 1941, in Paintsville, 2006, at St. Regis Catholic Church, 10 AM at St. Thomas More Church, At Detroit First Church of the noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, at A0H W. Seven Mile, 3/4 mile east of Kentucky, the son of Conard and Bloomfieid Hills. Burial, Holy 4580 Adams Road, Troy. Prayers at £tady Mae (Wells) Collins. He was Sepuichre Cemetery, 25800 W, 10 the funeral home Saturday 9:15 AM Nazarene in Northville 6 p.m. Sunday, Hali, 24242 Grand River, one block Newburgh on south side of street, married to Judy Perry in August of Mile, Southfietd. Memorial contribu­ followed by procession to church. Nov. 26, a Red Sweater Night starts west of Telegraph, Detroit. For infor­ Livonia. .Doors open at 8 a.m., sale , |963. For more than 20 years, he was tions can be made to the Parkinson Memorial Tributes to the Companion the Advent season with Christmas mation, call (313) 565-3317. start's at 9 a.m, and lasts until we are employed by Clark Oil and managed Disease Foundation and/or Avalon Animal Fund, CVM Development, ; several service stations in the Hospice. Share your memories at Michigan State University, F-130 music, fellowship and refreshments Classic senior singles sold out. Pierogi, stuffed cabbage, Downriver area. He enjoyed coin col­ www.sawyerfuller.com Veterinary Medical Center, East (nursery available for children from Get-a-way to Olde World Canterbury bread, nut and poppyseed rolls, and lecting and playing his guitar and Lansing, MI 48824. Pierre was a newborns to 36-months; 10:50 a.m. over 50 different varieties of ethnic banjo. For the past twelve years, he Village, Lake Orion, departs at 11 a.m. great man devoted to caring for all of Sunday, Dec. 3 the Children's Choir (kiefle, kolachy, rugela, koulourakia, made his home with Lisa Dukes. He is God's creatures - great and small. Saturday, Dec. 2 from Ward survived by two sons, Jeffrey of JEAN ANN (MCMICHAEL) View obituary and share memories at: presents A Christmas Carol based on Presbyterian Church Parking Lot 7, biscotti, linzer) and traditional cookies Monroe, and Timothy of Ypsilanti; RUHL www.DesmondFuneralHome.com the traditional Christmas Carol story­ 40000 Six Mile, Northville. Tickets are and candy will be for sale. Ihree brothers, Christopher Columbus line; 10:50 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 10 Baby's etty) of Taylor, Jesse (Jewel), of Van Age 67, of Farmington Hills, MI • $20 and includes transportation and Christmas cookie walk Lear, KY, and Colvert (Peggy) of passed away on November 20, 2006. First Christmas invites families to lunch. For details, call (248) 374-5920. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at. St. Greenup, KY; a sister, Verdie Mollette Jean was the beloved wife of the late include their baby in the morning Dr. George Ruhl and is survived by her Monthly dance Michael's Orthodox Church, 26355 W. pf Milan; and four grandchildren. worship service/call (248) 348-7600 Friends may call Friday, November 24, brother, Russell McMichael; her three Presented by Bethany Suburban West, Chicago, between Beech Daly and . RF OBITUARY ^ by Dec. 3, children's programs will be |t the UHT Funeral Home, Westland, children, Melody Alfather, Ed and a Catholic organization providing peer Inkster, Redford. Cookies are sold by Greg; grandchildren, Miles, Devin, 1 available for birth to elementary age; ?34-721-8555. Funeral service will be POLICY ' support for the divorced and separat­ the pound. held at 2pm, Saturday, November 25. Joshua and Jordan. A celebration of 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, and 10:50 a.m. her life will be held at Prince of Peace ed of all faiths, 8 p.m. to midnight, Mr. Collins' nephew, Doug Mollette, The first five "billed" lines of Sunday, Dec. 17 the Sanctuary Choir, Live Nativity will officiate. Graveside services will Catholic Church in West Bloomfieid. an obituary are published at Saturday, Dec. 2, at Don Hubert VFW During open House noon to 1 p.m. The church is located at 4300 Walnut instrumentalists and drama team be held Monday, November 27, at no cost All additional lines Hall, 27345 Schoolcraft (eastbound I- Saturday, Dec. 9, at Ward Presbyterian 12pm at Highland Memorial Park in Lake Road, West Bloomfieid, MI present Journey to the Manager, a 48323, phone (248) 681-9424, on will be charged at $4 per line. 96 service drive), east of Inkster, Church, 40000 Six Mile, Northville. Staffoidsville, KY. Friends may attend You may place a picture of musical drama, the nursery is avail­ graveside service from ll-12pm. In Saturday, November 25 at 10:30am. In Redford. All separated, divorced and Please join us for cookies, juice and your loved one for an able for children birth to age three for freu ot flowers, those desiring may lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in singles welcome.' Cost is $10, includes coffee in Knox Hall as the Live Nativity Jean's name to Angela Hospice in additional cost of only $6. both dates, and 10:50 a.m. and 6:30 make donations to the family refreshments. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Livonia, MI aie gieatly appreciated Symbolic emblems may be p.m. Sunday, Dec. 24 Christmas Eve is displayed. Call (248) 374-5932. For details, call (734) 261-5716. included at no cost (example: service includes communion and ends Christmas play American Flags, religious with a traditional candlelight service, Covenant Players Journey to Bethlehem returns for a symbols, etc.) nursery available for children birth to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, and Sunday, sixth year, a walk-through play of the 36-months, at the church, 21260 Dec. 3 during 10:30 a.m. service, at birth of Jesus 4 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 5 p.m., Deadlines: Haggerty. For information, cali (248) New Beginnings United Methodist 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Friday 4:30 PM for Sunday Church, 16175 Delaware at Puritan, Saturday, Dec. 9, and 2 p.m.. 2:30 p.m., Wednesday Noon for Thursday 348-7600. NLay) peace Redford. For information, call (313) 3 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 4 p.m. and 4:30 p.m, Obituaries received after these deadlines will be placed in the next available issue. Toy train show 255-6330. Sunday, Dec. 10, at Unity of Livonia, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26; Crafters wanted 28660 Five Mile, between Inkster and. he ivith e-mail your obit to at St. Albert the Great School, 4855 For the St. Thomas a' Becket Church Middlebelt. Call (734) 421-1760. [email protected] , Parker, Dearborn Heights. Admission Christmas Craft Show to be held from Christmas music or fax to: is $3 per person, $6 per family. The 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at Christmas Jazz Vespers Service 7 p.m. \)Oii in t hi,* Attn: Obits c/o Charolette Wilson kitchen will be open with food and 555. S. Lilley, Canton. The church is Sunday, Dec. 10, at Ward Evangelical 734-953-2232 refreshments. For information, call accepting applications for handmade Presbyterian Church, 40000 Six Mile, For more information call: (313)277-2419. crafts only. Call (734)981-1333; Northville. For information, cali (248) Charolette Wilson Lime of 374-7400. Jazz in the Spirit, from First 734-953-2070 Blood drive Christmas craft show or Liz Keiser Red Cross blood drive 2-8 p.m. Featuring more than 85 crafters 9 a.m. Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, 734-953-2067 Monday, Nov. 27, at St. John's to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at St. will present a musical, poetic and I n)i VOWK or toll tree Episcopal Church, 574 South Sheldon, Thomas a'Becket Catholic Church, 555 prayer filled worship experience. Child 866-818-7653 Plymouth. Call Carolyn Libeau at (734) S. Lilley at Cherry Hill, Canton. care provided to age 4. No charge. ask for Char or Liz 455-5395 to make an appointment of Admission is $2, under age 12 free. just drop in. Bake sale and lunch available. Call www.hometownlife.com Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, November 23, 2006 (*)

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the country to the world and China by making our child] are remarkable and universally RPPAGEAB the best-educated students acknowledged, particularly the world. Michigan will su children speak both English when put in a historical per­ ceed when we are exportin| aild Chinese. Clearly the spective. Deng Xiaoping is knowledge, creativity and Chinese value education and credited with providing the innovation on the world ste see the connection betweena political support to help We cannot do that by think solid education and a strong remake China into the giant it our past success is a predid economic future." is today. of future success. It is only '\ Price, vice president of the Yet, while Deng set the stage, through hard work, innovaf l^brthville Board of Education, it is through the hard work and and seeking new knowledg abided, "We can be proud of the focus of the Chinese people that we can truly prepare o< cfuality of the education we and academic, professional, children for the future. offer, but the Chinese are obvi­ economic, cultural and scien­ ously driven to learn and tific exchanges that China has Former state school boan improve. As educators, we flourished. Some Americans member and current Oakla heed to understand that our . still harbor ill feelings toward County Circuit Court Judge children will be competing the "communist" government Michael David Warren Jr. against the children of the that brought the horrors of the sums it up best when he sa; world, and staying even is Cultural Revolution and mas­ "China is clearly undergoin; falling behind." sacre in Tiananmen Square in fundamental economic and 1989. Yet it is my firm belief related cultural transforma EYE-OPENING TRIP that it is through the open tion. They undoubtedly are attempting to become a ne\ Square, Forbidden City, a fit our children for centuries to of life we cherish here — fr« pagoda, the Temple of Heaven come. dom, representative democ: ar|d the Terra Cotta Warriors, China is a giant that has cy, and justice. The opposit* not to mention the eye-pop­ awakened. Its educational and approach — building walls ping education you can take in economic systems are on will only exacerbate our difi with a walk around the block steroids and they are moving ences and degrade our inflxi ousimply using a Chinese aggressively to catch up with ence." scftiat toilet. the West. Their goal is not sim­ There are naysayers that: Ask yourself why, if China ply to be the cheap factory for the rise of China. I believe i has the fastest-growing econo­ the world, but to be the inno­ vators, creators and entrepre­ important that we engage my and is likely to surpass the~ China and the rest of Asia o U.S. as the largest economy in ~ neurs of the world. They know that their future is inextricably economic, cultural, scientifi the world over the next two and educational level in wa; decades, its language, culture, tied to the quality of the educa­ history and language are not tional system. that will benefit Michigan a America. taught in more of our schools "We all know what a tremen­ today? dous impact China's manufac­ The person who says it ca The Chinese government turing sector is having on our not be done should not inte attaches great importance to economy. This was a great rupt the persons doing it. the promotion of Chinese lan­ opportunity to get a firsthand — Chinese proverb guage throughout the world. In look at their education system order to enhance mutual which will ultimately have an Go online at www.home- understanding and friendship even greater impact on the townlife.com to read Watki between the Chinese people American and world economy," full report. Look for the sec and peoples of the world, the said Gregory Handel Sr., direc­ installment of the China exj Chinese government has tor of Workforce Development rience next week on these s. embarked on "efforts to pro­ for the Detroit Regional pages and online. mote economic and trade Chamber of Commerce. Tom Watkins is a business and ed cooperation as well as scientif­ tion consultant and the former sti ic, technological and cultural KNOWLEDGE COMPETITION superintendent of schools. Read f" exchanges between the Michigan will never be able internationally recognized report: Chinese and other counties." to compete with China on (now translated into Chinese) The China's achievements since cheap labor. However, we can Education (Revolution at Deng Xiaoping have opened and should compete with v.nacoi.org. ,-s* *

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