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A 90-year-old Livonia man will remain on probation for hitting and killing an 82-year-old woman with his car in the Westiand Meijer parking lot George Kosmyna, who surrendered his driver's license after the June 2,2005, accident will be on probation for another year following a decision Tuesday by Wayne County Circuit Judge Margie Braxton. Kosmyna avoided jail time for killing Josephine Gregory, but his case will be reviewed each year. Authorities have said he will likely never drive again. Gregory died nine days after Kosmyna veered wildly in the Meijer parking lot, striking two shoppers. One survived. Gregory's daughter, Anita Gillman, flew in with her hus band from their home on Long Island, N.Y., to address the judge. "He had no business behind the wheel of a car," Gillman said after Tuesday's hearing. "If the state of Michigan would n't take his driver's license away, his children should have." Gillman, who has filed a civil lawsuit against Kosmyna, said the state should have a better system for identifying older drivers who are potential killers when they're behind the wheel. Reached at his home, Kosmyna recalled losing control of his car. "It went this way and that way, and before I knew it I was •J»»A*wai sliding around in the parking lot," he said. "It's like a mystery that something like that happened." Kosmyna said that his wife is in a wheelchair and that he PHOTOS BY TOM HAWLEY | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER never drove more than 15 miles from their home. He said he Senior athlete Mel Tockstein works on his biceps curl repetitions at the Westiand Friendship Center in preparation for next week's Western Wayne County has a difficult time getting around because those who help Senior Olympics. him "are far and few/' "I'm sicker than a dog right now," he said. Gillman offered little sympathy in the negligent homicide ' case, saying Kosmyna took away her mother - a vibrant woman who remained independent at age 82. Gillman recalled how she would take her mother for rides. the gold "She used to love to get in my car with me, put the top down and go cruising," Gillman said. "She traveled a lot, and she had her wits about her. She ran her own home. Even in medals when he participates in the hospital on her death bed, she was independent and giv the Western Wayne Senior ing orders." Seniors prepare to work out Olympics, Aug. 21-25. Gregory spent some months with her daughter in New Northville and Northville York, but she didn't want to give up her home on Canyon Township will host this year's Drive in Westiand. at 2nd annual Olympics Senior Olympics, with numer ''When she was staying with us, we had to nail her down BY DARRELL CLEM 20 mph, he uses weight ous competitions planned in not to do the cooking and cleaning," Gillman said. "We would STAFF WRITER machines to exercise his shoul Northville Millennium Park. go shopping together. We were buddies." ders, arms, chest, stomach and Other contests will be held in "She adored my husband, too," the daughter said. "This is a Mel Tockstein might not be legs, pushing and pulling a Canton, Livonia, Plymouth, big loss to us, and this man has shown no remorse." Superman, but he can move 25 cumulative 25 tons during his Redford and Westiand, among Gillman recalled how she and her husband, Steve, would tons of weight by himself. routine. other communities. send money to her mother to pay for home chores, such as Not bad for a man of 63. "Some people think I'm Tockstein played sports in lawn-mowing. Tockstein, a Westiand resi crazy," Tockstein said, doing high school and in the U.S. Air "She would keep the money and do it herselfj" Gillman said. dent works out two or three sit-ups with two 20-pourtd free Force, but he had slacked off The daughter has never been satisfied with the outcome of times a week inside the city's weights resting on his chest. over the years until he retired Kosmyna's case. "Do I feel any better? No, not really," she said. senior citizen Friendship Crazy? Nah. four years ago as an electrical Mel Tockstein does situps with an 'All he got as far as I'm concerned is a.slap on the hand. He Center. After riding a station And don't be surprised if additional 40 pounds of weight on his took away a part of my life." ary bike for 40-60 minutes at Tockstein brings home some PLEASE SEE OLYMPICS, A5 chest. ddemHhometownlife.com I (734) 953-2150 School aid bill is mixed news for local district
BY SUE MASON for declining enrollment and disappointed with the leadership in percent increase in health care, while salary increases to a "very, very mod STAFF WRITER $150,000 to bolster its middle school Lansing because they have failed to retirement costs will be 17-74 percent est" 1.5 percent. math and science programs. solve the structural problems as they of payroll. The latter cost is higher "That's far below the state average At first blush, the state school aid But the not-so-good news is that . relate to the budget," said than Social Security and represents a and several of our neighboring school bill that's been sent to Gov. Jennifer the district will be $2 million short, or Superintendent Greg Baracy. "They 36-percent increase in cost since districts," Baracy said. "We have no Granholm is good news for the $148 per student, when it comes to have taken no action to solve the 2003-2004, Gary Martin, deputy step increases this year, we were able Wayne-Westland Community covering increases in health care, problem. They don't like to hear us superintendent of administration and to negotiate a freeze, so those won't Schools. retirement and energy costs and express that, but they take actions business services, recently said. go up. A step increase is usually 6 per In all, the district will get $3.1 mil salaries and the projected loss of 109 that hurt us. The;money for our stu Like everyone else, the district is cent." lion, or $232 per student, in new students. dents would be more if they stopped feeling the pinch of higher energy The shortfall is even larger when money this year - a $2.8 million "We're grateful for the $210, but raiding the School Aid Fund." costs, projecting an almost $500,000 increase in state school aid, $150,000 we're still extremely frustrated and The district is facing at least an 8 increase, but has been able to hold PLEASE SEE DISTRICT, A5
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The 10-foot by 10-foot Cruise, but Joseph Langa, is looking to performance for the sp^ce (no electricity available) Hines Park, where the Rolling Thunder 2006/2007 season at 5 p.m. is $20 for Friday or Sunday Car Club will host the Hines Park Car Saturday, Aug. 19, on the high only, $25 for Saturday only and Show and Cruise on Saturday, Aug. 26. school football field. $60 for all three days, if regis tered by Aug. 18. Cost increases Thirty cars have pre-registered for the i * The band will be perform event and Langa is anticipating a larger music from the blockbuster $5 after that date. number of cars registering the day of the movie King Kong under the Send name, address, phone direction q/Matthew Diroff show and cruise that he hopes will become '** number, items to be sold and the grand finale of the car cruise season. ^' -, and Assistant Director Martha days needed with a money "Before they put their cars away for the Ware who also is the Color order payable to Grange No. winter, I want to help wean them off of Guard instructor. 839, to 5692 N. Globe, their cruise high of the summer," said This performance is free of Westland, MI 48185. Langa, a Redford resident. charge and marks the end of a For more information, call This the second year the car club, * /tf'ftl^ ' ~ week of intensive training at (734) 722-4857 after 7 p.m. Langa's Dragon Head Productions, and band camp. the Wayne County Parks have teamed up 11 Craft show tables to host the show and cruise. The show will Garage sale Table rental is available at be from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the field Ss. Simon and Jude Church the cost of $20 for the annual next to the Nankin Mills Interpretive FILE PHOTO will have a garage sale 9 a.m. to St. Theodore Confraternity of Center on Hines Drive just south of Ann Cars with their hoods up lined up along Hines Drive in the Nankin Mills area for the 2005 installment of 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15, at the Christian Women Craft Show Arbor Trail, with a six-mile car cruise from the Hines Park Car Show and Cruise. church, 32500 Palmer east of on Saturday, Oct. 21,2006 9 Ann Arbor Trail to Outer Drive happening Venoy, Westland. There will be a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Parish 3:30-4:30 p.m. "Usually, 70 percent of the cars show up Mountains. a $2 a bag sale starting at 4 Social Hall at 8200 N. Wayne Langa is hoping to attract 250 cars com the day of the show," he said. "We turned Langa has also lined up the Marriott p.m. Large items will sell for Road, Westland. Call Mary at peting in 16 categories — everything from away 40 cars last year because they didn't Hotel as the show and cruise headquarters $2 at the bag sale. (734) 425-4421 (voice mail No. open rod, closed rod, convertible and fac pre-register." and is putting together packages with spe 10) to reserve a table. tory muscle to custom, Euro, Mustang and Day of show registration will cost $10 cial rates and tour packages. Office hours Table rental also is available special interest. There also are categories and will include trophies in 21 classes. Langa's dream is for the car show and The staff of U.S. Rep. at the cost of $20 for the annu for 1950s, 1960-69 and 1970-79 street Those interested in just showing their cars cruise to become a popular cruise destina Thaddeus McCotter, R- al St. Theodore Confraternity machines and original restored, trucks will be charged just $5. Registering for the tion and ultimately the final cruise of the Livonia, will hold office hours of Christian Women craft show and race/track. show is a must. Only registered cars will season. He also believes the more cars the 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Aug. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. The show is sharing the park with peo be able to cruise Hines Drive. show and cruise attract, the longer the 24, at the Bailey Recreation 21, in the Parish Social Hall at ple taking advantage of the weekly Part of the proceeds from the show will actual cruise time will be. Center, 36651 Ford, west of 8200 Wayne Road, Westland. Saturdays in the Park when Hines Drive is go to the Friends of the Park for maintain "My intention is to go to a full cruise, so Wayne Road. Call Mary at (734) 425-4421 closed to vehicular traffic from 9 a.m. to ing and purchasing equipment for the it can be the last cruise of the season," McCotter and his staff are (voice mail #10) to reserve a 3:30 p.m. The closing will be extended an playgrounds, ball fields and picnic areas. Langa said. able to provide assistance with table. hour to accommodate the car cruise. The Classic Band will perform through issues involving the federal Preregistration numbers are down from out the day, and a food concession will be For more information about the second annual government, including Social Teed for scholarships the 72 that signed up last year, and Langa open. The authors of two books will be Hines Park Car Show and Cruise, cal! Joseph Langa Security, Medicare, military Madonna University hosts its hopes to grow the show and cruise by let there to sell and sing their books — The at (313) 533-6397. and veterans' affairs, small annual Madonna Golf Classic, ting cars enter the day of the event. . Boys Club and Dragonia, The Mystic [email protected] I (734) 953-2112 business concerns and student an 18-hole, best-ball scramble loan repayment. event and mini-auction to ben efit student scholarships as Business Expo well as athletic and academic The Westland Chamber of programs, on Friday, Sept. 15, Commerce will have its annual at Links of Novi. Salon helps fill backpacks for children Health & Business Expo 10 The golf outing features two a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. hole-in-one contests, and a BY SUE MASON up for the fair. items being dropped off at Style Garden City and Inkster, Jump 26, at Westland Shopping closest-to-the-pin contest. The STAFF WRITER The fair will feature Project Masters, but people interested said. Center. dinner and mini-auction Dreammaker, a Winnebago in helping out can also drop off "Usually, our summers are The mall, as the major spon include a raffle drawing for a A styling salon may seem like that's been turned into a three- donations at the outreach cen quiet, but we've been busier this sor, will offer health and busi trip to St. Lucie, Fla., and other an odd spot to collect school chair hair salon on wheels, and ter. year," said Jump. "We've been ness representatives an oppor prizes. Raffle tickets are $10 supplies, but it makes perfect the Michigan Mobile Dental "We don't need backpacks " calling agencies to hold food tunity to display their goods each. sense for the employees of Style Unit. Close to 70 youngsters Jump said. "We got a generous drives because our supplies are and services in a high-traffic Early "birdie" registration Masters Salon in Garden City. have signed up for the haircuts, donation of 100 backpacks from so low." environment, chamber before Aug. 1 is $175*for indi Collecting the supplies goes while another 40 will visit the a company that wants to remain Style Masters, however, is President Lori Brist said. vidual golfers and $700 for a hand-in-hand with the styling dentist, said outreach center anonymous," she said. "Supplies making sure there's plenty of Participants are being sought foursome. Sponsorships are talents they'll be using at a Back Director Shelli Jump. we don't give out at the fair will school supplies. for the event; tables are $125 available from $150 to to School Fair at the St. Mary The styling will be done in the be given out through the center." "We have a box for supplies for members, $175 for non- $15,000. The event starts at Community Outreach Center in upper level parking lot, while The outreach center, started and it's pretty full," said stylist members, and $75 for nonprof 10:30 a.m. with registration, Wayne next week. the lower level lot will provide by St. Mary's Catholic Church, Christina Darling, who is look it groups. with 12:15 p.m. shotgun start. "It's the fourth year that we've access to the dentists set up has a staff of 70 volunteers in : ing forward to her first time at To reserve a spot, call the Visit www.madonna.edu or call been doing this and it's more inside the center. The Open addition to Jump, the only paid the fair. "I'm excited to be doing chamber at (734) 326-7222. Ann Cleary at (734) 432-5421 successful each year," said stylist Closet clothing bank also will be employee. It's celebrating its this. We love doing it. It makes for more details. Danielle Clark. "We enjoy doing open, and clowns will be on fourth anniversary in a few us feel better and it makes them Flea Markets it for the kids." hand to entertain the kids. weeks. The center has a food feel better and that's all part of Vendors are needed for a flea Pancake breakfast The stylists will be at the cen Volunteers also will read stories depot and clothing bank and what we do." market 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Westland senior ter at Sims and Second Street, to for the children and hand out helps needy residents in 13 Saturday, Sept. 9, at Good Friendship Center holds an all- give 60-70 youngsters haircuts books. Wayne County communities, School supplies can be dropped off at Shepherd Reformed Church at you-can-eat pancake breakfast as part of the fair on Wednesday, "It's to get kids ready to go stretching from Dearborn and Style Masters at 32669 W. Warren Road, Wayne Road and Hunter in 8:30-11 a.m. the second Aug. 23. They're also using the back to school" said Jump. Redford to Wayne, Westland, Suite 3, Garden City, and at the St. Mary Westland. Space is available at Thursday of the month at the salon, at 32669 W. Warren, as a Youngsters registered for the Livonia and Belleville and areas Community Outreach Center, 34646 $20 per space. Applications are center on Newburgh south of drop-off site for school supplies fair also will receive a backpack in between. Sims, Wayne. For more information, call available by calling Ray or Ford. that will be distributed to some filled with school supplies. The A majority of the clients come Shelli Jump at (734) 326-2234. Jackie Gagnon at (734) 722- The cost $4 per person for 100 youngsters who have signed contents come from among the from Wayne and the nearby 7225. buttermilk or multi-grain pan communities of Westland, [email protected] i (734) 953-2112 Space is available for a cakes, coffee, juice, low fat farmer's market/flea market milk, sausage and bacon. 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He It is being put in place in time Monday it has dropped its law said the CFLF accomplished a for the start of school on Sept. suit against five Livonia Public great task - garnering the sup 6. School trustees and Supt. port of nearly 9,000 voters. Freeman said he would like Randy Liepa. Trustee Cynthia Markarian to look back and consider "this The move followed a failed said she truly understands a positive experience we can all attempt to recall five board what a task it was to organize learn from. We can be better members last week, in a special the recall election. The experi leaders. It's time now for us to vote during the primary elec ence changed her, she said. look to the future." . tion. "I do still have concerns Scheel, who recently was Steve Futrell, president of about the Legacy Initiative," elected board president, said the grassroots organization, added Futrell. "We will bring Monday: "What a great force congratulated the board on our resources to work with you this would be" if the opposing their success at the polls at the if you will open up and work groups could join together and school board meeting Monday with us." aim their energy at Lansing, to and reiterated that after, nine The CFLF formed after the communicate with legislators months, the CFLF will contin board voted in favor of the and fight for adequate school TOM HAWLEYI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ue to be an active part of the Legacy Initiative plan to reor funding. community. ganize schools. Dan Lessard, Lessard said with the lawsuit "We've seen an opportunity Rob Freeman, Markarjan, behind them, "we can truly Splashing smiles to make change, in the com Lynda Scheel and Kevin move forward." Twins Austin and Andrew Grzywacz of Westland enjoy their first visit to Redford Township's new splash park, munity and with the board," Whitehead were named in the "School will be starting very accompanied by their grandmother, Cindy Grzywacz, who lives in Redford. said Futrell. "It's our responsi suit, which contended that the shortly," he said. "We need to bility as citizens to hold people board and district acted in an work together for what's best accountable." "arbitrary and capricious" for kids." He said the group will con manner in supporting the plan. tinue communicating with the All along, the board and [email protected] I (734) 953-2054 Workshop focuses on native plantings A native plant specialist from The program will review the den, they can attract butterflies Laingsburg, Mich., will talk origin of native wildflowers, and birds, add natural beauty, about Michigan wildflowers at identify easy-care plants for the and help protect the Rouge Finishing touches put on Legacy a workshop Tuesday, Aug. 29, fall garden, and provide main River. The program sponsored at the Bailey Recreation Center. tenance tips. Native wildflow by the Westland Department of. Livonia Public School offi and six. Those buildings - TV for a video program Vern Stephens with Designs ers also will be available for sale Public Works, Parks and cials and employees are put Cooper, Johnson and Riley detailing the history of the by Nature will discuss "Native before and after the slide pres Recreation Department and ting the finishing touches on t - will host orientation pro once-contaminated site. The Wildflowers for the Home entation. Community Relations. a restructuring plan, to make grams on Monday, Aug. 28. program is set to air at 8 p.m. Landscape: Planting and Native wildflowers van be The workshop is freeo f sure the schools are ready As for buildings across the on Aug. 19, Aug. 26 and Sept. Maintaining an Earth-Friendly found in the prairies, wet charge. Register in advance by before students file in on district, Liepa said, "We are in 2, as well as at noon on Aug. Fall Garden" 7-8:30 p.m. at the meadows, wetlands, and wood calling Community Relations at Sept. 6. great shape. We're working on 20, Aug. 27 and Sept. 3. Tune center at 36651 Ford behind lands throughout the state. (734) 467-3198 or by e-mail at : "A lot of activity continues a variety of outside projects. in to Channel 15 for Bright Westland City Hall. When used in the home gar [email protected]. to go on, and has been going The schools are beginning to House Network and Wide on this summer," said Supt. shape up. They're looking Open West subscribers and .Randy Liepa. great. Teachers are setting up Channel 19 for Comcast view He said staff members have their classrooms." ers. contributed a "tremendous Playscapes are being con For Trustee Rob Freeman, amount of work" as the tran structed at Riley and the start of a new year brings 20th Anniversary sition has taken place. This Rosedale schools. The district excitement. "I'm looking for school year the district will continues to work with the ward to being in the class- ' Encore Dance Academy operate seven fewer buildings Michigan Department of room and seeing learning and has divided schools into Environmental Quality to going on with our kids," he upper and lower elementary, make sure the site across said. middle and high schools. from Cooper Upper * The new upper elementary Elementary School is safe. schools will house grades five Residents can watch LPS- Stephanie A. 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Ice Cream Homemade' Novelties Saturday, August 19,7:05 Pintrims & Bars BY DAN WEST STAFF WRITER store, Wal-Mart Supercenter ect. and three buildings for the vil "We're talking to them, but it A Livonia landmark that lage shops. Demolition crews hasn't gone really far," Cote stood for 47 years was elimi are scheduled to be replaced by said. "We could have more nated in about two months. construction crews in early than one user for that and the All that's left of Wonderland October, he said. Kmart site. We have some Mall is its corner sign, the "We should start going verti options." Target store and several piles cal sometim% in the late fall or He added there have been of dirt and debris. For the first early winter," Cote said. talks a number of perspective time since the late-1950s, the Target, Wal-Mart and the ' tenants, including chain homes south of the mall prop first Village Shoppes at restaurants such as Chili's erty are visible from Plymouth Wonderland are scheduled to Restaurant. Road. open at about this time next "We have a lot of leases out "There are still some parts of year. When that phase is com and under negotiation right the foundation, basement and pleted, Cote said the existing now," Cote said. "We have a lot utilities that have to be pulled Target store will be leveled to of activity, but we're just not from underneath the surface, make room for two more ready to go public with those but we're pretty much on buildings for village shops and deals yet." schedule with the demolition," undetermined construction for Construction for all ele said project manager Bill Cote, the west end of the property ments of this project, estimat an executive with Schostak and the 11-acre former Kmart ed to cost between $80 million Brothers and Co. parcel. and $100 million, is expected In the coming weeks, Cote Cote confirmed his company to be completed sometime in said the priority for work crews is talking with the Emagme 2008. TOM"HAWL£Y|STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER will be preparing sites for the movie theater as a possible A fan sprays water over the Wonderland Mall demolition site earlier this month, as workers tore down the shopping construction of the new Target third major user for the proj [email protected] | (734) 953-2109 center, originally built 47 years ago. Scouts plan camp improvements Change is coming to the Girl Scouts of the able amount of damage. Huron Valley Council. Some of the proceeds from the sale of Camp The council's Board Of Directors has negotiat Hilltop and the insurance settlement will be ed the sale of Camp Hilltop, one of three camp used to develop the "village" concept on the properties, to the City of Ann Arbor for $2.2 Camp Linden property. ? million. The village is a central troop house/bafh- Ann Arbor officials intend to transform the room-shower building surrounded by small Camp Hilltop property — which is between two sleeping/living "pods" to sleep anywhere from 6 existing parks -~ into a city park, linking three to 12 or more girls or summer camp staff. other public parks or greenbelt areas. The separate pods will also house small, medi "We believe this sale is in the best interest of um and large troops with shared spaces that the Huron Valley Girl Scouts and future Girl even accommodate dads or male summer camp Scouts," said Gail Scott, CEO, Girl Scouts of the staff. To view architect's rendering visit Huron Valley Council, which serves the www.gshvc.prg Westland area. "The transition provides Huron "Our main objective is to keep girls camping Valley with needed resources for necessary and expanding their natural curiosity about the improvements at our Camps Linden (Linden) out-of-doors," Scott said. "This project will meet and Crawford (Milan) and provides the city with our objectives and is a win-win for the Ann an additional public park." Arbor community and also the Girl Scouts." ^ For more than 60 years, Camp Hilltop in Ann Girl Scouts of the Huron Valley Council serves Arbor has been an introduction to camping for one in five girls living in Livingston, Monroe, thousands of girls. The camping lodge was gut Washtenaw and parts of Oakland and Wayne ted by fire in April and, based on the insurance counties. To become a Girl Scout or volunteer, assessment, the property sustained a consider call (800) 49-SCOUT. 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He bench- watch all senior competitions STAFF WRITER ductions throughout the walk but to dance again. presses 120 pounds, doing except golf. Seniors will com world and even released an "I worked my ass off," three sets of 12 repetitions. He pete in activities ranging from Sometime today, Alan instructional video in jazz Onickel said. "I didn't want J#* moves 265 pounds on the leg a 3K run to a baking contest Onickel will put a troupe of and tap dance. He's also on my life and career to end like press, despite having had sev and from volleyball to bridge. young dancers through their the faculty of STEPS, a that" eral arthroscopic surgeries. "I like to do the physical paces at a local studio. Broadway dance studio. Born in Livonia, Onickel -*.*- Tockstein plans to compete things," said Tockstein, who That's not unusual, the for Onickel's recent history moved to Southfield as a boy. in the Senior Olympics in also chairs the Westland-based mer Livonia native and for began with a 1999 trip to His recent return to the area swimming — freestyle, back Commission on Aging. mer Southfield resident is one teach dance in South Africa. was prompted by his 30th stroke and breaststroke — soft- His wife Marge exercises, too of New York City's top profes "I was in a car crash and I high school reunion. ball and football. Just for fun, — although, like most seniors, sional dancers and dance was broken up pretty badly," He's the first to admit that he'll spin the music as a disc not as strenuously as he does. instructors. he said. his recovery is far from 100 jockey during some events, Ellenwood lauded seniors for What is unusual — even Left comatose, Onickel also percent even after undergoing such as the opening ceremony. participating in a Senior inspiring — is that a just few suffered a closed head injury 16 surgeries as well as contin In all, some 360 seniors, Olympics event that is rapidly years ago Onickel could bare and lost virtually all his ual physical therapy. including 70 from Westland, growing in popularity. ly walk as a result of a life- motor skills. Off stage, Onickel contin will compete in the second^ "It's better than sitting on the threatening automobile acci Yet, his dance background ues to walk with a cane and annual Western Wayne Senior couch," she said. "It's good for dent. is credited with having saved his speech is occasionally Olympics, Westland senior : their mental health and their "It's a terrific story," said his life. halting. resources Director Peggy physical health." longtime friend Suzie Slagle "The doctors said if I wasn't On stage, his recovery has Ellenwood said. who will feature Onickel at in such good physical shape I been remarkable. Seniors will compete in four dclemilhometownlife.com | (734) 953-2110 her Gotta Dance studio at the might not have made it." Not only has he been able Orchard Mall in West It was extensive care and to continue teaching classes Bloomfield. support from his parents, like Sunday's two-session Alan Onickel overcame many The two go back more than Sheldon and Fern Onickel, as • dance master class, but he's obstacles to return to dancing 30 years, when they shared well as a stint at a Beaumont currently preparing for a professionally. The western Wayne Senior Olympics- will kick off the morning. the stage during numerous Hospital rehab center, which dance recital of his own. put him on the road to recov of Monday, Atig. 21, during a breakfast with.Wayne Coprrty •' Southfield High School pro "To see him perform, you'd "He's a dancer." ductions. ery. never know what had hap Executive Robert Ficano at Norttivifte Millennium Park. The From there, Onickel was But it was his own will pened to him," Slagle said. [email protected] | (248)901-2503 event will m& Friday, Aug. 25, with ^senior banquet; The following is a list of events, their times snd locations. Spectators are welcome. 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Light weights and Bingo begins at 11 a.m. Wednesdays at an exercise mat are suggested. Classes FOR YOUR HEALTH --SV3»" the Knights of Columbus Hall, 35100 are 10:15 a.m. Monday, 5 p.m. Van Born, east of Wayne Road in Wednesday, 10:15 a.m. Friday, at $3 per. Eating Disorders Wayne. Doors open at 9 a.m. Food is person per class. Sign up at the front Get help, get real information and real available. Proceeds go to charity. Call desk at the Westiand Friendship Center expectations, at an eating disorder (734)728-3020. or call (734) 722-7632. support group which meets 7-8:30 p.m. K of C Bingo Travel Group Wednesday in the auditorium of Pope John XXIII Assembly of the The Friendship Travel Group meets 1 Garden City Hospital, 6245 Inkster Knights of Columbus Council 1536 p.m. the second Friday of each month Road, Garden City. All meetings are * a* hosts bingo games at 6:45 p.m. (unless a large event is scheduled) in closed - for people of all ages with eat Thursdays. The games are in the the Westiand Friendship Center, 1119 N. ing disorders and are free of charge. Livonia Elks Lodge, 31117 Plymouth Newburgh. Programs include celebra . Family and friends support is on the Cruisers of the Week Road, one block east of Merriman in tion of birthdays, door prizes, descrip second Wednesday of the month while Livonia. Call (734) 425-2246. tion of new classes or programs, parents support is on the fourth The Westside Rod and Custom Car Club's Cruiser of the Week for Aug. 2 goes to Robert Menard with his all speakers from tour companies, . Wednesday of the month. For more original black 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J. The car is powered by a 400-cubic inch, four-barrel. FOR SENIORS overview of day/ overnight trips and information, call Darlene at (734) 324- Menard has a special thank you for Dorothy Srifian for her help with the car. Member of the Week is Pat refreshments. Call (734) 722-7632. 3089. Morski with his 1969 Plymouth Roadrunner. The car has a 440-cubic inch engine with a six pack (three 2- Friendship Center Dyer Center Advocacy group barrel carburetor). The Westside Rod and Custom Car Club's show Is 5 p.m. to dusk Wednesdays at the The Senior Resources Department The Wayne-Westland school district's The Wayne-Westland Alliance for the Romanowski VFW Post on Joy Road east of Middlebelt in Westiand. (Friendship Center), 1119 N. Newburgh, Dyer Senior Adult Center offers activi Mentally III, a self-help and advocacy Westiand, offers a variety of programs ties Monday-Thursday at the center, on group, meets at 7 p.m. the first and for older adults. The Web site Marquette between Wayne and third Thursday of the month at St, HISTORIC www.ci.westland.mi.us offers more Newburgh roads. Mondays, Senior John's Episcopal Church, 555 S. Wayne Angela Hospice and fall 5-6 p.m. Thursdays for eight information. Call (734) 722-7632. Chorus at 1:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, arts, Road, at Bayview, Westiand. For more As part of its service to the communi consecutive {April 6-June 1, Sept. Pioneer trek Senior dinners crafts and needlework at 9:30 a.m.; information, call (734) 362-8825. ty, Angela Hospice offers a variety of 14-Nov. 2). The Nankin Township Pioneer Trek has The Wayne Ford Civic League hosts Wednesdays, kitchen band, 10 a.m., TOPS grief support groups free-of-charge to • Children's Spring Workshop - 5-7 . been designed to introduce travelers Senior Dinner Dances with live bingo at 1 p.m.; Thursdays, ceramics, TOPS {Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) community residents. The groups are p.m. Thursday, May 4. to the history of the area. Travelers will entertainment several times each arts, crafts at 9:30 a.m. meets every Wednesday at St. John's held at the Angela Hospice Care Center Angela Hospice also provides one-on- visit sites that affected the develop month for couples and singles 50 Episcopal Church, 555 S. Wayne Road, at 14100 Newburgh Road, Livonia, and one grief support. For more informa ment of Westiand as a community. years and older. The cost is $8 dona ORGANIZATIONS Westiand. Weigh-in is 6:30-7:15 p.m., are lead by bereavement professionals tion about Angela Hospice's grief sup Those who complete the trek will tion for members of the league and $10 with the meeting 7:30-8:30 p.m. For and trained volunteers who aim to pro port services, or to register for a receive an embroidered patch. To start donation for non-members. All dances Toastmasters more information, call Rosalie at (734) vide useful coping strategies and tools group, call Joan Lee at (734) 953-6012. the trek, first visit the Westiand start at noon and run until 3-3:30 p.m. The Westiand Easy Talkers 728-0299. to facilitate the healing process. Childbirth classes Historical Museum and pick up a pack Meals include beer, wine, and fountain Toastmasters Club can help people Menopause & More • General Grief Support Group - Open Garden City Hospital, on Inkster Road et. The museum is at 857 N. Wayne pop. For information and schedules, overcome their fear of speaking in A Menopause & More support group to all losses. Meets at 1 p.m. and 6:30 at Maplewood, is sponsoring classes Road and is open 1-4 p.m. Saturdays, call (734) 728-5010 front of people by teaching public for women meets 7-9 p.m: the first p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of for parents of newborns, weekend except before a holiday. The trek is Crochet & Knit speaking in a friendly and supportive Wednesday of the month in Classroom each month. childbirth instruction, a refresher sponsored by the Westiand Historical A crochet and knit group meets 9:30. atmosphere. The club meets at 6:30 2 of the west addition of the Marian • Loss of a Spouse Support Group - childbirth education course and a new Commission and the Friends of the a.m. every Friday at the Friendship p.m. Thursday evenings at Denny's Women Center of St. Mary Mercy Meets 6:30-8 p.m. the first Tuesday of support group for expectant teens. For Westiand Museum. For information, call Center on Newburgh near Marquette. Restaurant, 7725 Wayne Road at Hospital, 36475 Five Mile, Livonia. No each month, beginning in February. information on programs, call (734) (734)326-1110. Beverly Kaminski is the instructor. Cowan. For more information, call John registration is necessary, and the • Women's Grief Support Group - Held 458-4330.' Friends of EEoise Participants should bring a type "G" Elbe at (734) 414-3401 or Curt Gottlieb group is free of charge. For more infor each Spring and Fall. Call (734)953-6012 Childbirth Association The Friends of Eloise group meets 7 crochet hook. Those interested can at (734) 525-8445. mation, call (734) 655-1100. for dates and times. Classes for childbirth preparation are p.m. the third Tuesday of the montn in sign up at the center's front desk or Vietnam Vets Support group • Heartstrings: Parents Who Have Lost offered at several Wayne County loca the dining room of the Kay Beard call (734) 722-7632. The Plymouth-Canton Vietnam A support group for people with chron a Child-Meets 6:30-8 p.m. the first tions. Morning and evening classes are Building, on Michigan between Visualiy impaired Veterans of America, Chapter 528, ic illness meets on Fridays every other Thursday of each month. Call to regis available. Registering new classes Middlebelt and Merriman. All are wel The Visually Impaired Persons (VIPs) meet at 7:30 p.m..the second Monday week, at the Westside Mental Health ter at (734) 464-2683. every month. Newborn care classes come. For information, call Jo Johnson, support group meets 12:30 p.m. every of every month at the Plymouth VFW Services, 32932 W. Warren, Suite 103, • Grief Support Quilter's Group - A and Cesarean birth preparation are (734)522-3918. Friday at the Friendship Center, 1119 N. Post 6695, on S. Mill Street, just north Westiand. The support group is a serv new Grief Support Quilter's Group is also offered. Call (734) 459-7477. . Friends of Museum Newburgh, Westiand: Participants of Ann Arbor Road. If you served in the ice of Awareness Counseling Services. looking for community members inter Fibromyalgia Friends of the Westiand Historical share information and meet others. U.S. military between 1964 and 1975, There is a $10 for each meeting which ested in making a quilt in memory of a The Garden City area chapter of the Museum meet at 7 p.m. the second Those interested in joining can be even, if not, "in country" (combat will be facilitated by a professional. For loved one. No quilting or sewing expe Great Lakes Fibromyalgia and'CFS Tuesday each month except December scheduled on a bus route for trans zone) you are still eligible to become a more information, call (734) 513-8295 rience is necessary. Dates and times to Association Support Group meets 1-3 at the Collins House, located at the portation. For information, call (734) member. Visit the Web site at or (313) 562-2800. be determined. Call (734) 953-6012 for p.m. the first Thursday of each month museum complex, 857 N. Wayne Road. 722-7632. www.m ihometown.com/oe/Plymouth AIM more information. at Merriman Road Baptist Church on Call Jim fjranklin at (734) 595-8119. Hearing checks CantonVVA for more information. Anxiety or panic attacks? AIM Groups by Appointment - Loss of an Merriman south of Ford. There are Everyone is welcome. Every third Tuesday of each month, a Friends of library (Agoraphobics In Motion) meets at 7:30 Adult Child, Men In Grief. Call (734) 953- guest speakers and discussion on a representative from Personalized The Friends of the William P. Faust p.m. Thursdays at Faith Lutheran' . 6012 for more information. variety of topics. There is no member BINGO Hearing Care of Westiand will check Public Library organization meets at 2 Church, 30000 Five Mile, between Programs for Children- Reservations ship fee, however a small donation is and clean hearing aids free, 2-3 p.m, by p.m. the second Tuesday of each Middlebelt arid Merrtman in Livonia. required for all children's programs. greatly appreciated. For additional VFW Bingo appointment only. Call (734) 722-7632 month at the library, 6123 Central City AIM is a support group for those work Register by calling (734) 464-2683. information, call Tina Wing at (734) Veterans of Foreign Wars 3323 Auxiliary for more information. Parkway. Call (734) 326-6123. 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"It (moving) was easy to do, and I liked that I could bring my When you meet Barbara Frye, one own furniture with me." of the first things she'll ask is if you Frye hears a lot of statements like know the different types of senior citi Luckie's from other residents who zen, housing. 'love it because there's so many activi "The average person doesn't know," ties." said Frye. "The/11 say something like "They tell us they didn't realize they mom shouldn't be in that big house, were so alone, they tell us they love it she needs assisted living and when and why didn't they do it sooner," she you stop and talk to them about it, said. what they mean is she shouldn't be Love also is word used by employ alone all day." J'-MI ees like Theresa Kilian, Cindy Dziewit That's one of the issues Frye helps and Jackie who work in housekeep families to sort out when they come ing. to Ashford Court, an independent liv "I love the building, I love the ing retirement community on Joy atmosphere, I love the elderly and I west of Newburgh in Westland. love being around them," said Kilian. Ashford Court offers its residents "I call this the building of knowledge. the "comforts of home without the I learn stuff from them." responsibilities of home ownership." "You do things for them and they It provides apartment living with become family" added Dziewit. "You such amenities as meals served get so attached. I could do another restaurant style, housekeeping and job, but I love this one." laundry services. Frye visits senior expos, inviting The residence has undergone a $1.5 people to come for lunch and a tour million update, after a change in to which some seniors tell her they're ownership in 2004. Gone are the _, „_.—— -»* not going to move there. She tells interior's pinkish hues, there's new them to still come, because "someday furniture in the dining room, and the TOM HAWLEYI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER we'll have a conversation." lobby looks more like that of an Ashford Court Managing Director Jeanne Krakowiak and Marketing Director Barbara Frye show off the senior residence's dining room that was "Seniors have to be knowledgeable upscale hotel than a senior residence. redone as part of a $1.5 million makeover. about these places, whether they need "When residents ate their dinner it them or not," she said. "They have to was the old furniture and they got up makeover. in the deluxe one-bedrooms. The when they find out it's not what they find out these places exist. There's Friday to new furniture," said Frye of "The residents are so proud, they're apartments are unfurnished. The cost thought it would be, they call it a lux many around and they're all the same, the transformation. really excited," Frye said. also includes evening meals in the ury hotel and laugh about it." but they're all different. I believe we're According to Frye, there are new The residential community has main dining room - breakfast and The residence also has a coffee shop the friendliest and bestest senior lights, new carpeting, a fresh coat of been a part of Westland for more than lunch are optional - weekly house and a small store staffed by volun community in the area." paint throughout. Some of the 152 15 years. It opened in 1987 as keeping and linen service and all util teers like Ella Luckie who moved into apartments are being converted in Abbington Manor, later changed to ities except cable and telephone. Ashford Court following her hus Ashford Court is at 37501 Joy, west of deluxe one-bedroom apartments with Grand Manor before becoming "This is like an apartment building band's death. She loves the facility, Newburgh, Westland. For more information, two baths, a large den and large mas Ashford Court last year. for seniors," said Frye. "Seniors are she says, because "everyone is so won call Barbara Frye at (734) 451-1155. ter bedroom. Even the residence's It features kitchenettes in studios put off about moving in because they derful and they take good care of you." seven courtyards are getting a and one-bedrooms and full kitchens think of it as an old folks home. But "My daughter lives in Farmington [email protected] f (734) 953-2112 Area Muslims THINKING ABOUT... fear backlash Lawrence Tech at Schoolcraft BY CAROL MARSHALL STAFF WRITER Quality Lawrence Tech degrees at the convenient Schoolcraft College campus. 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"We've had calls from peo ple, telling us that people will yell statements at them, saying things like, 'Why don't you go back to where you came from,"' Ncu. I have free checking (— ' I - 1 '• Walid said. rret. CI^CHJIM *,n*. * ,i :r, o. \*r,r £ ci i- >\ dCfc"*"- Ae'\.\/&r It's a sign of lack of under r standing, he added. ihatr> ncl free of service. vthoA -Cu r'r-'-i r^DSn a ra-'ii'iep-Cr re-i •wpeCKjnej ncCCani "There is a general lack of knowledge about the Muslim ioAc- • cvA -\c\. i*ri> ^''ikr i«-ur- bivn '*e a '••i.'i.'.B. wCrt. community in Southeast Yf\Qtf\C •tfl'n'.. w ['*» ' nc Cntf-.nifnCV :• ^^Ct kV'n.e "snkjnj, r Michigan," Walid said. "One of Onki - ila*_ti^FiiJ an/ P" FVIM. A^rf 3 nc-aivrja'-fee the greatest misperceptions is - that the majority of Muslims •<* W\m'i n«tjr Vi. n „'reck^ LJ'-ri' car, rtu\c ^'pcpomo faster are immigrants. 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CLUBS IN ACTION Listings for Clubs in Action should • Toastmasters International meets 7 to stop by and visit a traditional music be submitted in writing. They can be p.m, every first and third Monday of jam 7-9 p.m. the first and third mailed to Sue Mason at 36251 the month at St. John Episcopal Thursday of the month at Good Hope Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150, by fax at Church, on Sheldon in Plymouth. Lutheran Church, 28680 Cherry Hill, (734) 591-7279 or by e-mail at sma-- Guests are welcome, and there is no Garden City, Acoustic instruments [email protected]. For more pressure to speak. Call (734) 459-0715 include hammered and mountain dul information, call (734) 953-2112. for information. cimer, guitar, banjo, fiddle, harmonica, Mustang Owners Club Zonta Club concertina; autoharp, recorder, penny- The Mustang Owners Club of The Zonta Club of Northwest Wayne whistle, ukulele and upright bass. Call Southeastern Michigan meets the sec County, a service club dedicated to (734) 482-2902 or check out the Web ond Tuesday of the month at Angelo • advance the status of women, meets site at http://geocities.com/ssdsoci- Brothers Restaurant, 33550ford, the fourth Monday of the month at ety. Westland. The meeting starts at 7:30 the Sandtraps on Five Mile Road west Westland Rotary p.m., with dinner and socializing of Idlewiid Golf Course. People inter The Westland Rotary Club meets 12:15 before the meeting. For more informa ested in the club can call Evelyn p.m. Thursdays at the Sgt. tion, call the MOCSEM hotline at (313) Shuput at (734) 416-9197. Romanowski VFW Post on Joy east of 438-4174, The club was established in Genealogical society Middlebelt, Westland. hen I left my bank for Community Choice 1975. The Western Wayne County Toastmasters Spirit of Detroit Credit Union, it was to get better treatment. Genealogical Society meets the third W The Westland Easy Talkers Spirit of Detroit Chorus rehearsals are Monday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at Little did I realize I'd also earn more interest on my . Toastmasters Club No. 6694 (formerly 7-10 p.m. every Tuesday at St. Paul's the Livonia Civic Park Senior Center Holy Presbyterian Church, Five Mile and CDs. So, if you want one-on-one personal service and on Farmington Road, south of Five Inkster. The group is for women who 1-877-243-2528 great rates, the choice can be yours. Smokemasters) teaches public speak Mile. Beginning genealogy and com love to sing. It is active in chorus Livonia • Redford ing at the club's weekly meetings 6:30 puter classes start at 6:30 p.m. Guests competition. For information, call Branch on Ann Arbor Trail at Everyone is welcome! p.m. Thursdays at Denny's Restaurant, are welcome. (734) 721-7742. Wayne Road now open 7725 N. Wayne Road, next to Westland Hospital retirees Sweet Adelines Shopping Center. 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Sister Gilmary Bauer has been a member of the Regional Community of Detroit leader ship team since 1998 and was elected President in August 200S. She holds a bache lor's degree in histqry from Mercy College of Detroit and a Master of Divinity degree from Yale University. Sister Gilmary lived and ministered with poor persons in Argentina for four years and taught at high schools there and throughout Standing: Sister Margaret Platte, RSM and Sister Judith Michigan for nearly ten years. She was Frikker, RSM; Seated: Sister Gilmary Bauer, RSM adjunct faculty at Grand Valley State (president) and Sister LuAnn Hannasch, RSM. University in Allendale, Mich., and assistant professor at Mercy College of Detroit, Mercy College of Detroit, a master's degree in University of Detroit Mercy, and Mercy mathematics from the University of Detroit THUR. 10-8, FRI. 10-8, SAT. 10-6, SUN. 1-5 College of Northwest Ohio. and a master's in pastoral ministry from St. Sister Gilmary developed the women's pro Joseph College in West Hartford, Conn. gram at Mercy Education Project in Detroit Sister Margaret served as a principal and and served as its coordinator. She serves on the teacher at middle schools in Michigan and board of Our Lady of Guadalupe Middle School Iowa for more than 20 years. She served in for Girls and chairs East Detroit Not-for-Frofit pastoral ministry at St. Mary Cathedral Housing Corporation (McAuley Commons). Parish in Gaylord for six years and then as • Sister Judith Frikker has been a member director of pastoral care at McAuley Center, of the Detroit Regional leadership team since the Regional Community of Detroit's retire 2002. She holds a bachelor's degree in chem ment center, for six years, during which time istry from Mercy College of Detroit and grad she was a member of the uated from Michigan State University's Farmington/Southfield Vicariate Pastoral College of Human Medicine with an MD. Council. She serves on the board of Mercy Sister Judith worked as a medical doctor at>• Education Project in Detroit. Mercy facilities in Michigan and Guyana The Regional Community of Detroit is part before moving to Chile in 1987, where she was of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, an a primary care physician for 12 years and did international community of Roman Catholic pastoral work in parishes. Upon her return to sisters who address human needs through the U.S., she worked in a clinic for the unin collaborative efforts in education, health care, sured in the Detroit area before her election housing, and pastoral and social services. The to the regional leadership team. She serves on Detroit regional community includes 178 sis the board of Freedom House and of St. ters and 42 associates serving in Michigan, Joseph Mercy - Oakland in Pontiac. Iowa and several other U.S. states. • Sister LuAnn Hannasch holds a bache The Sisters of Mercy have been an impor lor's degree in Nursing from Nazareth College tant part of the Farmington Hills community near Kalamazoo and a master's degree in for more than 40 years. They built their Nursing from the University of Iowa. administrative headquarters and Mercy High Sister LuAnn has ministered in health care School at the corner of 11 Mile Road and in Iowa and Michigan as a nurse, manager, Middlebelt in 1965. The campus also housed parish nurse and board member. She was the corporate offices of Mercy Health director of mission services and parish nurse Services; In 1984, the Sisters of Mercy con liaison for Mercy Health Services North in solidated their Iowa and Michigan facilities Grayling and most recently was director of for retired sisters at McAuley Center on the 11 mission and spiritual care services for Mercy Mile Road campus. McAuley Center today is Hospital in Port Huron. She serves on the home to some 50 retired Sisters of Mercy. board of Mercy Medical Center - North Iowa, In 1992, the Sisters sold a portion of Mercy in Mason City, Iowa. Center to the city for what is now the William • Sister Margaret Platte has been a mem M. Costick Activities Center. In recent years, ber of the Regional Community of Detroit the Sisters of Mercy and the city have collaboc leadership team since 2002. 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Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Key.com is a federally registered service mark of KeyCorp. Permit No. PCG06-D002 OE08464461 ©2006 KeyCorp. Member FDIC ©DLSCC aooe i» jl' PageAlO Thursday, August 17,2006 The Observer & Eccentric Newspapers www.hometownltfe.com OUR VIEWS L.tT'6 TALK IT OCT, AM£Rl<^i' TO AMeRiCAN to save league , r The Wayne Ford Civic League occupies an important place in Westland's history. Started by residents interest ed in making their hometowns better place, in its heyday, it was the hub of activities in the community. \ <*L x: Candidates met there to answer citizens' questions and to get the election day results. Mayors brought their sup porters there for balls and even the police and firefighters rocked the rafters with parties. Long before the senior Friendship Center, seniors Tkn*Ar. _. J*-.,:-- iu« would fill the hall for their holi- There s no denying the daEvey partiesn as. late as a few years civic league was at ago, the league was a shining one time a great star in the city, when it offered b fields for the tV; place!, but now it'ss i? S T^ f? JIIUVW, uuinvii itu tlie gjiriners were rebuffed by jUSt an aginaging Westland Shopping Center. But its reputation and for institution caught in a tunes were headed south when limbo filled with then league president Neal Greenfield was arrested in June bickering and feuding 2004 for drug possession and and one side sitting stealing money from the build ing. and waiting for the Depending on who you listen other side to fail. to, the league is struggling to maintain its kids' and senior LETTERS programs since losing its bingo license after Greenfield's arrest. Others subscribe to a Parents, be responsible Politics, school vouchers "Support Our Troops'' and agree that is the conspiracy theory that the goal for many years has been Parents, talk to your kids about civic It was gratifying to read Hugh right thing to do, keep in mind that 40 per cent of our reservists between the ages of 19 to sell the property for development.. responsibility and destroying property. Gallagher's editorial on politics and school and 35 do not have health care coverage at There's no denying the civic league was at one time a Recently our neighborhood was again van vouchers. Dick DeVos has cleverly dis dalized by young people who had nothing tanced himself during this campaign from all, and will not get it through the govern great place, but now it's just an aging institution caught better to do than destroy lawns, new trees the failed attempt for schoolvouchers . In ment, thanks to Mr. McCotter's vote against in a limbo filled with bickering and feuding and one side and mailboxes. addition, he fails to mention Amway expansion of military health plans to sitting and waiting for the other side to fail. It doesn't matter whether they are 3 or Corporation, from which his fortune came, reservists and National Guard. Now may be a good time for the two sides to call a truce 23, they need to hear from you how you or that his wife is the former state As you feel content that the corruption is and sit down to collectively figure out what it is they want would feel if this happened to your proper Republican chair. All the while claiming being weeded out of our government with to do with the civic league. If they want it to remain a ty. They need to hear from you about the not to be a politician. Go figure! the prosecution of those such as Tom viable part of the community, then they need to agree to legal consequences if they got caught doing The funds for public schools would most DeLay, keep in mind that Mr. Cotter work together to make that happen. If they can't do that, this. You need to go a step further and certainly be negatively affected by vouchers, aligned his support with Mr. DeLay in 92 than it's time to call it quits. explain what kind of consequences they one of Mr. DeVos' top priorities. As you percent of his issues. The civic league can't go on as it is and forcing it to do will face at home, such as losing their dri pointed out, the public schools, which must Is Mr. McCotter working in the best so just to say I told you so is an insult to a once-proud ver's license for six months (if they drive) or accept and educate all children,, are the interest of you as a citizen in the 11th institution. It's time to stop the bickering and feuding and not being allowed to ride in a car with any backbone of the democracy and must be District by supportingjiigh gas prices, do what's right for the Wayne Ford Civic League. one other than you for six months. supported by the populace. wasting tax money in non-competitive con Do you think they'll get the message that It is important for the state's electorate to tracts, and denying defenders of freedom health care for them and their families? this type of behavior is wrong and won't be realize the hidden agenda of his candidacy J*1 tolerated? Will this create more work for for governor. You have served this purpose Whose best interest is being supported by you? Of course it will, but that's what well with your editorial. Mr. McCotter? Make understanding responsible parenting is all about. Janet Muir It is time for a change. Mr. McCotter Talk to your kids! Farmington Hills needs to find the door and get out fast Ronaele Bowman before it hits him in the rear. ,J music to our ears Livonia Get real in illegal immigration Sandy Hippo Livonia. . Reach out and touch somebody's hand, make this world a better Thanks to volunteers I read Les Ostrander's comment to Sen. place, if you can... Debbie Stabenow in the Aug. 3 article Smokers' disorder We won! While it may sound like a sim ("Grumpies grill Stabenow on the issues") Those words of Motown legend Diana Ross in 1970 in ple statement, it was the result of lots of in which he said concerning illegal immi The little things matter. her first solo hit form advice we all could use now, follow hard work by many people. The incredible grants, "If we shoot these people, they'll fig Here's another reason not to choose to ing the terrorist plot thwarted last week in Britain. margin of victory was unexpected, and I ure it out and stop crossing the border. It's a smoke. It looks like smoking diminishes an Officials say a group of extremists had planned to blow up wish to extend my gratitude to the radical but logical process." individual's ability to grip items in their 10 airplanes headed to the U.S. Westland community for allowing my cam My first thought when I read it was: "I hands. This condition affects a majority of paign for election as the 18th District State By now, we all know those officials were talking about a wonder if he's really pleased that quote smokers — even those that have just cho Representative to proceed to the general made it into the paper. Is he going to show sen this behavior. group of Muslim extremists. And with that ethnic desig election. nation, the line separating the area's Arab community it proudly to his kids, neighbors or people We all see afflicted smokers dropping at his church?" Then I wondered what the from others in the nletropolitan area got a lot less imagi Several "core volunteers," deserve a spe cigarette butts on the ground without real senator thought. Did she ask herself, 'What izing what they have done. At times, the nary. cial mention: Everyone who volunteered to distribute am I doing here talking to a group with a smokers' hands will even have muscle Yet it is our imaginings that are the real threat to peace literature one or more times, or to work a member who suggests we murder defense spasms. The other day, I witnessed a spasm in our Wayne and Oakland communities, such as Troy, polling place. We had the best volunteers a less people?" from a driver who was smoking. The spasm which is known as the second most diverse city in the candidate could ever hope to have. For goodness' sake folks, if you have the resulted in a burning cigarette flying out state, behind Ann Arbor. Or in cities like as West My wife Cheryl and our sons, Glenn and opportunity to grill a U.S. senator, at least the vehicle window. Certainly, the person Bloomfield with its Jewish and Chaldean populations, Gail, Ron and Cheryl, Jo and Ernie, give her logical suggestions - and maybe would have picked up the litter had he and Canton with its mosque and Hindu temple. Georgia, Deane, Paul and Sandra, and oth include a dose of compassion. I think most, known. This is a chronic condition. Stereotypes about these groups live because they are ers for their daily assistance. if not all of us, want to stop illegal aliens Evidence abounds at most traffic intersec nourished by anger and fear as we conjure up misdeeds, Erica Graunstadt and Ron Graunstadt from crossing our borders. They take tions and many public places throughout real or imagined, that fit within the amoebic outlines of who both operated their personal vehicles American jobs and they can include crimi the country — take a look on the ground. misunderstanding. as refreshment wagons for the voting nals and even potential terrorists. But Fortunately, this reduction of tactile control Remember, the World War II Japanese camps, created precincts. AMVET's Post 171 and then- shooting anyone crossing the border on is immediately reversed when individuals members for making it such an inviting sight? Come on now. Let's be real. stop smoking. It can also be controlled with in reaction to an act of war? We now are at war again, a awareness and practice. war with terrorists. But we must battle against another place to assemble and to celebrate our vic Martin Johnson tory. Our families, our friends, the UAW kind of war, a war of terror in which suspicion rampages Livonia Some smokers have been known to train within our communities. and other labor unions, the newspapers, themselves to use what is referred to as an the MEA and AFT teacher groups, and all It is not only our sons and daughters who are going off "ashtray Ashtrays are similar to garbage ofth e other organizations who provided Whose interests, McCotter? to war in Iraq and Afghanistan. We have our own war cans, but are designed to accept discarded solid support throughout the campaign. (A recent) letter regarding "Showing cigarettes. I hear it is not difficult. here at home, a war to fight prejudice by starving stereo Without a network of supporters and expe types. McCotter the Door" from Matt Haran Scott Freeman rienced people, the task is more difficult. brought forth only a few of the issues sur We must look to the religious clergy to initiate dialogue, Farmington Without family, it just doesn't work. We rounding this man who claims to represent and to our schools' to foster understanding. had nearly everyone on our side, and the us as citizens. Mr. McCotter, when he is not That, however, isn't enough. We must all reach out to results were indeed impressive. practicing or on tour with his rock and roll\ someone with a smile or a handshake, instead of a snarl. Perhaps most of all State Rep. Glenn band, is representing what is in the best SHARE YOUR OPINIONS Ultimately, bombs and bullets aren't what will create a Anderson for his encouragement, endorse interest for the Republican Party, not for us better world for us all. ment and advice. He is a true friend, and if as his constituents. We welcome your letters to the editor. Please include your name, address and phone number \ I am elected in November, he'll be a great As you fillyou r gas tanks with fuel cost : resource for information. ing $3 a gallon and more, keep in mind for verification. We ask that your letters be 400 The local candidates in this election did a that Mr. McCotter voted against cracking words or less. We may edit for clarity, space and good job of conducting election business down on oil industry price gouging, and content! during the past several months. Thank you voted for the bill that gave billions to oil, (VI WESTLAND to Former State Rep, Vince Petitpren for gas and nuclear industries. Mail: endorsing my campaign immediately after As you see your paycheck dwindle after Letters to the editor ^ c the results were posted. My hope is that tax deductions, keep in mind that we are Westland Observer PUBLISHED THURSDAY AND SUNDAY residents who voted for him or Mr. supporting our troops at war with over 36251 Schoolcraft Godbout might choose to join us for the priced goods and services, which Mr. Livonia, Ml 48150 0®ANME!T November election. The General Election is McCotter endorsed with his vote to contin now less than 11 weeks away. To those who ue the government no-bid contracts with Fax: Sue Mason voted on Aug. 8,1 say thank you. To all res Halliburton, even though Pentagon audi (734) 591-7279 Marty Carry idents, I encourage you to vote on Nov. 7. Community Editor tors confirmed overcharges and price goug Advertising Director ing. 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OTHER OPINIONS Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, August 17,2006 (W) All In governor's race, voters There was nothing dreamy will be looking for 'hope' about the origins of the auto he 2006 governor's race has primarily nar his is Dream Cruise Week, a time when the rowed down to a race about jobs, who can Michigan and America are best when we automobile is exalted to unimaginable I do a lot of local historical research and Tsave them and who can create them. The believe in ourselves and have hope for the Theights and placed on a pedestal of glori inevitably the auto industry pops up. old theme of jobs, jobs, jobs and more jobs fied nostalgia. will permeate the airwaves for the next three- future. We need a true leader, not a Even people who have had a hot-and-cold Everyone knows that the auto plus months. relationship with their vehicles, as I have, over As the election heats up and Gov. Jennifer cheerleader mouthing the old cheer the years, find it fascinating. Dream Cruise manufacturers played a critical role in the Granholm revs up her campaign spending, I "Lean to the left, lean to the right, stand brings out some of the most remarkable cars development of the whole metropolitan am certain we will hear a few other issues ever created, as well as a host of interesting creep into the race, from abortion and the up, sit down, fight, fight, fight!" We need to people. Detroit area. The early auto barons, like "extreme" views her challenger, Dick DeVos, But it's the cars that make the show. promotes to the fact that he was a prime move past the historic political % I have never found cars to be anything more Henry Ford, the Dodge Brothers and William sponsor of the 2000 unsuccessful voucher gamesmanship of the past and understand | than a means of transportation, which is what Durant, were fascinating people who program for failing public schools. * they originally were designed to be. The earli Both candidates and their thatv^^ est cars were little more than amassed vast wealth and wielded the «r "independent" support groups metal boxes with wheels. They power of medieval kings. dpftflh^ will spend millions of dollars we take the reality we face and make it work didn't work very well, either. getting their "jobs" message for the working people of Michigan? We need It didn't take long, however, I. —t. DeVos will promote his to believe that tomorrow will be better than for designers to embellish the dangerous conditions, workers were treated as I i siness acumen, stating that yesterday, that our best days lie ahead and vehicles with all manner of chattel. If you wanted to keep your job, you ;; these tough economic not behind us. We need to have a leader that decorations ranging from were expected to supply "gifts" to the bosses. i nes we need a businessman can inspire confidence that we can build flower vases to big chrome Attempts to form unions were crushed, often 10 has made the tough deci strong families and communities, not around fenders. Engineers continually violently. If you were even suspected of union sions and has grown a busi "jobs of the future," but jobs for today. Greg made improvements, replacing activity, you were summarily fired. Corporate Tom ness in today's global market. Michigan and America are best when we Kowatski crank starters with switches spies operated through the plants, reporting Watkins He will continue to be believe in ourselves and have hope for the and carburetors with fuel on workers' activities. And if you happened to attacked for "exporting" or future. We need a true leader, not a cheer ^ injection, among many, many other changes. be black, you could expect to get the absolute "outsourcing" Michigan jobs to China. He leader mouthing the old cheer "Lean to the Owners did their part with such amenities worst jobs, such as working in the foundry. will be wrapped so tightly with President left, lean to the right, stand up, sit down, - as suicide knobs (remember them?) and fuzzy Even so, the workers did unite. But not Bush that before the election is over you will fight, fight, fight!" We need to move past the lce without a battle — sometimes literally. My think they are'Siamese twins. historic political gamesmanship of the past I ^ mom was a nurse's aid years ago and she Granholm will tout her "plan" to diversify and understand that we are fighting for our *| I do a lot of local historical research and remembers seeing union organizers being future. inevitably the auto industry pops up. Everyone brought into the emergency room, bloody and Michigan's economy and point to the landing s of Google in Ann Arbor as exhibit A that the Michigan's gubernatorial races are histori knows that the auto manufacturers played a beaten. plan is working. She will be challenged every cally close. We have chosen Democrats and y critical role in the development of the whole Eventually the pendulum swung, and unions step of the way by the DeVos camp, which Republicans. We want leaders that can | metropolitan Detroit area. The early auto — for better or worse — took up a dominant will point out that "Michigan remains in a inspire trust and hope, like Lincoln during | barons, like Henry Ford, the Dodge Brothers role in the plants. But they remained a tough single state recession." Voters will be asked the Civil War, FDR during the Great si and William Durant, were fascinating people environment. My father was a Chrysler plant the proverbial campaign question: "Are you Depression, Kennedy during the Cuban | who amassed vast wealth and wielded the manager in the 1960s and he used to tell me * power of medieval kings. better off now, than you were four years ago?" Missile Crisis and Reagan during the Cold € the most incredible stories. (One guy brought War. Indeed, their factories grew to be fiefdoms a spear to work. He wasn't planning on hurt Before the election is over, you will think populated by thousands of people who were . Granholm's middle name is "layoff" or "reces We need leaders that can recapture our ing anyone. He just wanted to practice throw I little more than serfsi A lot is being made ing it on the roof.) sion." historic sense of innovation, ingenuity, cre I today of how workers'benefits have put a Yet, I believe that the candidate that will ativity, hard work and opportunity for all. I stranglehold on automakers' profits, but few The auto plants have always been a tough prevail in November will be the one that As voters enter the voting booth, the names p, speak about how that came about. place. My dad made it clear to us that he did gives Michigan a reason to believe in itself that will appear on the ballot will be DeVos g In the early days of the auto industry, work- n't want any of his kids working there. My again. Hope and faith in our future is what < and Granholm, but the voters will be looking I mg conditions in the plants were abysmal. brother did end up at a Chevrolet plant, but as the voters want from the leader of our state. for "Hope." r They were excruciatingly hot in summer and an electrician in skilled trades. Even so, it was Who will paint a believable picture of a j? dirty and dangerous all year round. The a grueling, dangerous job. shared vision and common agenda that will Tom Watkins is a business and education consultant Dodge Brothers, who were two of the most In a way, the automobile has brought out move us forward? Who do we He served as superintendent of Michigan schools from colorful characters in Detroit's history, were the best and worst in our society. It was creat truly believe cares about our children and 2001-05 and as president and CEO of the Economic considered among the better bosses by the ed by brilliant businessmen and engineers and grandchildren? Who do we believe, when the Council of Palm Beach, Fla., 1996-2001. Read his interna workers. They were known to bring in kegs of powered by hard-working individuals, some of TV commercial lights are turned off, will tionaiiy recognized report: The New Education (R)evolu v beer for the workers on hot summer days. whom gave their lives for their jobs. truly stand up and fight for our future? tion at www.nacol.org. He can be reached at * Good for morale, questionable for quality Think about that, too, as you watch the clas-*- Who can capture the core of hope? How do [email protected]. control. But when the Dodge Brothers died — sic cars roll down Woodward. i > * both within a year of each other — the work ers held silent vigils. Greg Kowalski is editor of the Birmingham Eccentric. He A GREAT MARKETING OPPORTUNITY Back in the plants, working conditions can be reached at (248) 901-2570 or by e-mail at gkowals- remained pretty awful. Aside from the dirty, „ [email protected]. - •• Higher Education, It's a good thing. *.• # Highei Education We're nearly six years into the 21st century and HIGHER it's pretty clear that higher and more specialized ATI0M ION education is a must, not a maybe, for the multitude of students now attending high school. They'll have to make some life-changing decisions soon and you can help. 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Ryan said the al shortly.. Serious voters will turn to the 1963, research leading to organization is also building "We have looked at other Citizens Research Council of adoption Wayne County's char on a, $3 million endowment. states, done a legal history of Michigan for detailed, well- ter in 1981 and research-lead affirmative action racial pro researched and balanced ing in 1996" to new methods of BALLOT ISSUES grams dating back to the Civil analysis of the issues before distributing Community The CRC is currently looking War," Ryan said! "We take race casting their ballots. Health funds. at two of the most controver issues from the Civil War to For 90 years, the CRC has "We make a real effort to be sial ballot issues, the Michigan the (U.S. Supreme Court) been providing credible objective, and by objective I Civil Rights Initiative and the Michigan decision of 2003," research on public issues that don't mean piling up 10 pros Stop Overspending (SOS) ini Ryan said. has won the respect and and 10 cons. Objectivity to me tiative, which is still pending Ryan, a Northville resident, endorsement of political lead is the habit of mind where you ballot approval. has been president of CRC ers across the spectrum. draw your conclusions from a Ryan said Tom Clay, the for since 1996. With degrees in "We have three essential fair assessment of all the avail mer state budget director and political science from the principles that we operate by," able facts rather than tailoring now CRC director of state University of Michigan and said Earl Ryan, CRC president, the facts to meet some preor affairs in Lansing, will be ana Wayne State University, Ryan t Citizens Research Couficil of Michigan president Earl Ryan (left) talks wititSlf "accuracy, objectivity and inde dained conclusion," Ryan said. lyzing the SOS proposal "sen began working with CRC in staff member Eric Lupher during a meeting in their Livonia office. **?*$ pendence, and we think that The CRC is still an organiza tence by sentence." The pro 1967 before leaving for posi adherence to those three prin tion of concerned communily posal would prohibit state leg tions in Michigan state govern Livonia. It also has a two-per able to all residents of the state ciples will result in credibility leaders. The 72-member Board islators from receiving pension ment and public research son Lansing office. at its Web site and I think that is what the. of Trustees forms the member and retirement benefits and organizations in Louisiana and "It's a good spot? for us," Ryan www.crcmich.org. council is known for." ship in the nonprofit organiza limit state spending. Ryan said Indiana,. said. 'We don't view Detroit as When the CRC Board of The CRC, now with offices in tion. Members come from the Clay would examine the CRC was located in Detroit our focal point, it's one of the Trustees holds the annual Livonia and Lansing, began business, media, academic and impact of taking legislators off until 1995 when it moved to governments we look at but we meeting Sept. 29, Ryan said March 22,1916, at the height legal communities and reflect the state pension plan and also Farmington Hills. In 1998, the view the state of Michigan as they will take a few minutes tp of the Progressive Movement a diversity of viewpoints. provide a comparison with organization moved to its cur our target." mark the group's 90th anniver as the Detroit Bureau of Patrick J. Ledwidge of other states that have already, rent office on Six Mile in And CRC research is avail sary. Governmental Research (the Dickinson Wright law firmi s name was changed in 1951). the chairman. Civic-minded business leaders A 27-member Board of such as Joseph Crowley of Directors, chaired by Kent Crowley Milner Department Vana of the Varnum, Store, Norval Hawkins of Ford Riddering, Schmidt & Hewlett Motor Co. and Sidney Miller of law firm, formulates policy, the Miller, Canfield law firm selects the president, approves- Not your typical bankf were on the initial board. the budget and approves the "It was the faith of the early research agenda. organization that good facts "There are three ways where would lead to better decisions something can get on the that would lead to better gov research agenda," Ryan said. ernment. That belief is basical "There are certain things we ly our mission," Ryan said. always do. We always analyze Policy makers, state legisla every statewide ballot issue, tors, media, business leaders which is what we're doing right and academics have all made now. We maintain an outline use of the CRC. On its Web site of the Michigan tax system. We www.crcmich.org, the organi monitor the state budget. zation includes some testimo These are things that we do on nials that show the range of an ongoing basis." support for CRC s research. CRC also gets requests from Former Gov. John Engler businesses, legislative assis wrote: "I have had along rela tants and governmental organ tionship using the publications izations. The Board of of the Citizens Research Directors has to determine if Council... you do a lot of good the organization, with a staff of work here and we appreciate eight plus ah intern and a the support that keeps this budget of $925,000, is able to operation so vital and relevant spend the time and resources Itchin g for a better Home to the debates in Lansing, to on a particular ^project. Michigan's economic future "Does it have broad public * -•'•• and the Michigan's future, interest or does it reflect nar period." row public interest? Is it sig Rate? Scratch here. Michael Flanagan, Michigan nificant, does H reflect some-, superintendent of Public thing that most residents of Instruction, said: "Its consis Michigan should be concerned tent record of objectivity and about?" Ryan said. "If the thoroughness has made the board says we approve, then it CRC a high-quality and becomes the province of the immensely credible resource staff. The next time the board for policy makers at the state sees it is when it's released to Huge Demo Clearance! cascsde Save 40% 40-50% OFF plus tax All Displays Must GO! 4 National Brands * Best Selection Check Out Our Virtual Cate/o dotlhospital.com Visit any Charter One branch to try your luck. Every card saves you interest on a new 3947 W. 12 Mile, Berkley 248-543- _... Home Equity Loan or Line. Mon-Wed 10-5:30, Thu 10-8:30, Fri & Sat 10-5:30 PDFOE0W64700 15 Grand Prizes of 0% APR on a new Home Equity Loan. Disc Herniation? 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For more " Amanda Abulawi, Nur Abulawi, Ambrosha Daniel Emanuel, Kevin Erdmann, Javeair Keivin Lewis, Monica Lewis, Joseph Liddell, Robinson, Emily Rodler, Sara Roebuck, information, call (734) 953-2112. : Adkins, Ammer Ahmad, Zohaib Ahmad, Ester, Kenneth Ester Jr, Beonica Evans, Amanda Linton, Brand! Little, Brandy Little, Deviney Rogers, Kristina Rogers, Hailey Ross, St. Michael Abigail Alejandro, Muhammad Ali, Ryan Allen, Kherre Fairbanks, William Fallow, Joshua Nicole Little, Megan Londberg, Noe'Ll Love, , Rebecca Rowland, Nicole Roy, Jiilian Rudy, St. Michael Lutheran Preschool at 3003 Hannon, Tiffanie Allen, Lynn Alves, Allison Areeda, Farmer, Marian Farmer, Heather Favazza, Alyssa Lucas, Alyssa Luckett, William Luke, Fiorina Rus, Krystin Russell, Elizabeth Ryan, Wayne, is accepting registration for the upcoming David Arnold, Autumn Askew, Brittanie Askin, Jeremy Ferack, Jeremy Flatt, Joshua Adam Lull, Kelly MacDonald, Kanav Mahotra, Joshua Samples, Jose Santiago, Melissa school year. Openings are available for three-four- Cynthia Aslanian, Ashley Atterberry, Caitlin Fletcher, Baily Floyd, Amanda Ford, Elizabeth Kyle Mater, Matthew Maier, Sheila Maine, Schmidt, Alisha Schrader, Kendall Schroeder, year-olds in both the morning an afternoon sessions. Badrak, Amanda Bailey, Anthony Bailey, April Ford, Matthew Foss, Dustin Franklin, Nicole Tiffany Malia, Kristen Malkiewicz, Charles Jennifer Schuite. For more information or to make an appointment to Bailey, Shirelle Bailey, Kailey Baker. Franklin, Leslie Freedle, Anita Freeman, Malnar II, Alicia Mandeville, Kara Marszalek. Ronald Schutzler, Alex Scott, James Scott, visit the school, call (734) 728-3315. • Kelsey Baker, Cara Bail, Jacob Barnes, Daniel Frey. Zachary Martin, Nkosi Mason, Jessica Amanda Shaw, Jasmen Sheffield-Sadie,. Willow Creek Allen Barr, Jessica Barrett, Rachael Barton, Lindsay Funk, Kia Fuqua, Daniel Fyfe, Jacob Matheson, Karissa Matson, Sarah Mayberry, Mengdan Shi, Mengyu Shi, Mark Shiemke, Willow Creek Cooperative Preschool,, on Cherry Hill Tilesiia Bates, Samantha Bawcum, Rachel Fyfe, Shane Fyfe, Ryan Gabriel, Michael Andrew Maynard, Timothy McCaffrey, Tabetha Rachel Shier, Aaron Shifferd, Megan Shirshun, between Wayne and Newburgh in Westland is now Bayer, Melanie Beard, Jordan Beairdoin,. Gallagher, Allison Gardiner, Jordan Garland, McCauley, Rebecca McClester, Amanda Solomon Shurge, David Sidener, James enrolling for the 2006-2007 school year. Willow Creek Berlynn Beaver, Katherine Bellenir, Schuyler Heather Gendron, Ravynne Gilmore, Ryan McClure, Brandon McCrory, Sara McDonald, Sikora, Rebecca Sikora, Adam Simpson, Curtis programs include Parent/Tot, 2-year-old, 3-year-old Benjamin, Jimmel Bennett, Hailey Benton, Gilmore, Justin Girouard, Zachary Girouard, Jacob McEndree, Derek McGowan, Stephanie Simpson, Desiree' Simpson, Ja'Nai Sims, and 4-year-old year classes. Call (734) 326-0078. Madelynn Bevill, Ryan Bies, Ryan Bird, Brooke Eric Goble, Michelle Goff, Nastassia Goines, McKee, Theodore McKenzie, Patrick McKinzie, Simranjlt Singh, Danielle Skolnik, Ashley Preschool program Bishop, Brandie Bishop-Stacker, Fawna Black- Jessica Gonzales, Juile Good, Kristyn Leanne McManaway, Ronnie Meirthew. Smith, Brittany Smith. The Wayne-Westiand Community Schools district has Cicotte, Goodchild, Adam Gorring, Claudia Grant, Maria Mendoza, Sara Michael, Chelsea Christian Smith, Corey Smith, lyonna registration for preschool programs at Stottlemyer Shereen Biair, Colleen Blake, Brittany Michelle Grassmyer. Miller, Destiny Miller, Monquese Miller, Smith, Jacob Smith, Jamie Smith, Lauren Early Childhood and Family Development Center, on Blanton, Kelsey Blevins, Stefayne Bliven, Mason Green, Michael Green, Gary Greene, Rebecca Miller, Christian Mills, Matthew Mills, Smith, Melissa Smith, Nalise Smith, Tiffany Marquette between Wayne and Wildwood. Included are • Timothy Bliven, Alexis Blue, Jakob Boertje, Jonathan Greene, Jennifer Greenshields, Sean Mills, Joseph Mojanovski, Jason MoSand, Smith, Zachary Smith, Daniel Snycerski, an early intervention program, Head Start, Kids/Pius Anthalycs Bonner, Lisa Boo£erbaugh, Jessica Greggi, Meridith Griggs, Brittney Leanna Moland, Gabrielie Monit, Amy Michael Solarz, Jin Song, Katherine Spehar, Preschool, a preprimary impaired program and Gabrielie Borden, Danielle Borg, Danielle Grubbs, Justin Guenther, Thomas Gunther, Montgomery, Kristina Monty, Martel Moon, Dustin Speiser, Nicholas Spence, Jessica Sparkey Preschool. Registration takes place 8 a.m. to Boston, Nicole Bouren, Jasmine Bowles, Jennifer Guthrie, Kristine Haggard, Tracey Ashley Moore, John Moore, Justin Moore, Spytko, Brett St Clair, Laura Starr, Andrey 4:30 p.m. Call (734) 419-2635. Joshua Boyce, Joshua Bradley, Bruce Brewer, Halaberda, Bethany Hamlet, Rebecca Kyle Moran, Michael Morgan, Amber Morneau. Stashko, Andreas Stavrou, Laura.Stawasz, McKinley Michelle Brewer, Lekaya Brinson, James Hammel, Holli Hanna, Kathryn Hansen, Cory Claire Moro, Andrew Morton, Alyson Ashley Stephens. Looking for a great preschool? Choose Britton, Andrea Brown, Jacquline Brown. Harden, Elizabeth Hardy, Roberta Hardy, Mosher, Myesha Mott, Cory Mullins, Jack Jessica Stetler, Terence Stewart, Eric McKinley Cooperative Preschool at 6500 N. Wayne Jason Brown, Rickelle Brown, James Demitra Harris/James Harris. Muncie, Aisha Muta, Brittney Neighbor, Story, Ashley Struppa; Melissa Sturm, Sarah Road in Westland. Nondiscriminatory and fully Bryant, Jonathan Bryant, Samantha Jamie Harris, Austin Hassen, Lavertis Andrew Neino, Gary Newell, Kenneth Sturm, Ashley Sullivan, Nicholas Sweet, licensed, the program is open to youngsters ages 2-4. Burleson, Kevin Burns, Brittani Burroughs, Hawkins, Ashton Hay, Bianca Hayes, Alysa Newsted, Felicia Nielsen, Rebekah Niemann, Nicholas Tarnowsky, Naja Tatum, Brett Morning and afternoon classes are offered. For infor Christopher Burtraw, Corisa Butler, Dakota Henning, Heather Henning, Elyse Henry, Zachary Niemann, Louis North, Jessica Tavana, Jacob Tenerovich, Aaron Tennant, mation, call (734) 729-7222.or visit the Web site at Butler, Domonique Butler, Chanel Cabbif, Jessica Hensiey, Donald Herber, Andrew Novack, Jiilian Novak Alexander, Allen Nugal, Quentin Tennant, Patricia Terrien, Rachel www.mckinleypreschool.org. Casey Cahill, Chelsea Cahiil, Brittany Calhoun, Hermatz, Maxwell Hershey, Shannon Hesch, Colleen O'Brien, Serrina O'Brien- Terryah, Brandon Tesner, Heather Thomas, Little Lambs Cassandra Campbell, Corey Campbell, Amber Heuwagen, Christopher Hilger, John TarazandePou, Chelsea O'Mara. Kelsi Thomas, Matthew Thompson, Kayleigh Little Lambs Preschool in Canton is now accepting Danielle Capraro, James Capraro, Jorge Hill III, Courtnei Hinton, Sylvia Hipke, Kayia O'Mara, Tara O'Neil, Patrick O'Neil Jr, Thorner. applications for their 3-4-year-old preschool pro Carmelo. Samantha Hochstadt, James Holbrook, Melissa Oestreich, Alicia Offerman, Samantha Kristy Thullen, Lindsay Thurman, David grams for fall 2006. Call (734) 981-0286 to set up Arlene Carter, Marrianne Casteels, Keana Jordan Holland, Krtstie Homer. Offerman, Steven Ogg, Timothy Olver, Toms, Alyssa Trierweiler, Bobbi Turner, Wendy an appointment to come In for a visit or for more Cathey, Benjamin Chalupka, Kimberly Chau, Daphne Howard, Callie Hubbard, Sherry Timothy Osborne, Utonia Overstreet, Candace Turner, Amanda Turpen, Taylor Tuttle, Kristi information about its programs. Melissa Chesnut, Nicholas Chilson, Lindsay Hubbard, Janessa Hudson, Kara Huff, Jason Papineau, Jessica Park, Ashley Parker, Anisha Tyler, Nicole Tyson, Amanda Vacheresse, Kyle YWCA Readiness 1 Chmiel, Jonathan Choate, John Cipolletli; Hughes, Kefli Hughes, Ashley Hunt, Stephanie Pasley, Andrew Pate, Shira Patrick, Jackee Vacheresse, Jeremy Vandegrift, Jasmine The YWCA of Western Wayne County Early Childhood Lorina Ciardy, Robin Clarke, Travis Cleveland, Jablonicky, Gregory Jabionski, Gabrielie Patterson, Nichole Payne, Trisha Payne, Vandenbrook, Yen Vo, Thomas Wade, Crystal School Readiness Program is available to 4- and 5- Ashley Coie, Michael Cole, Jamie Coleman, Jackson; Jordan Janowitz, Christopher Valerie Peavler, Laura Pegg, Erica Perdue, Wallace, Rebecca Wallace, Andrea Walsh, year-old children. The YWCA is at 26279 Michigan in Justin Collop, Nova Connolly, Karen Johnson, Clifton Johnson, Megan Jones, Jonathan Pemak. Herman Walters, Joshua Ware. Inkster. Call (313) 561-4110. Contreras, Chelsea Cooney, William Couts, Cassandra Jordan, Nicole Kaminski, Amanda Joshua Perusse, Maierie Petrello, Joshua Ashley Wasik, Nancy Watson, Sean Charter school Krystle Crandall. Kasprzak, David Kautz, Jessica Kay, Kaitlyn Phillips, Daniel Pianowski, Nichole Pierson, Waynick, Jordan Weatherwax, Kiley Weber, The Academy of Detroit-Westland, an entrepreneurial Sarah Craven, Anna Crawford, Ryan Keliow. Sarah Pinion; Sean Pipe, Jordan Plante, Benjamin Weier, Lauren Weilnau, Carla and business charter school, serves children in kinder- Crayne, Matthew Cretens, Melissa Crlll, Daniel Chase Kelly, Nolan Kennedy, April Kersey, • Kristina Plummer, Amanda Polrier, Sarah Weimert, Sarah Weimert, Ashley Wellday, • garten through sixth grade. The school emphasizes Crummey, Linette Cuevas-Zuniga, Stefanie Arion Ketcherside, Chapin Kibitlewski, Shawn Poirier, Nathan Polen, Shawn Polite, Trevor Amiee Wells, Jana White, Kelly Wilkin, basic education with business and entrepreneurial Curcuru, Stephan D'Annunzio, Melissa Kiilen, Jory King, Kristen Kiracofe, Monica Pollard, Andrew Ponican, Shelby Porter, Brandon Willey, Ryan Wil.ley, Lori Williams, skills and offers a foreign language class, music and Dabelstein-, Heather Daniels, Holley Kmet, Denetria Knight, Destiny Knight, Elgin Heather Portis, Jeannette Poster, Devon Marissa Williams, Amy Willingham, Daniel art, a dress code and a computer lab with access to Davidson, Amber Davis, Michael Davis, Oriana Kodra, Nicholas Kostora, Christopher Kouri, Price, Katina Privett, Rachel Prosser, Tony Wilson, Heather Wilson, Lauren Wilson, the Internet. Call (734) 722-1465 or (248) 569-7787. Davis, Richard Davis, Jennifer Dawson, Amber Harrison Kreutzkamp, Taylor Krohn, Kyle Prough. Jessica WimberSy. Free Methodist Day, Amber Decker, Brittney Dejack, Brittany Kruckow, Jessica Kuder, Jonathon Kuhiman, Jessica Ptaszynski, Conrad Pyne, Kenneth Kara Windsor, Samantha Witmer, Daniel The Westland Free Methodist Preschool is currently Demaray. Tabithia Kujat, Nicole Kwolek, Keilee Labean. Quann-Howard, Kerrie Quarles, Chelsea Wolf, Donald Woodman, Steven Woodruff, enrolling for the 2006-2007 school year. Four-years- Sarah Demske, Chelsea Dennis, Jaclyn Jory Labert, Olivia LaFortune, Christon Quintal, Kara Quintal, Chelsea Randies, Billie Robert Woodson, William Woodward, Joi olds attend on Mondays and Wednesdays, three-year- Dest, Christopher Dewaelsche, Briana Dewyer, Landfair, Holiy Lane, Sharon Langa, Saniyyah Raynes, Johnny Reid, Lejohnna Reid, Virginia Woolfork, Alexandra Worthy, Natalie olds attend on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The pre Dallas Dewyer, Kyra Dewyer, Erina Dinkollari, Langston, Kevin Lanstra, Linda Laprise, Reid, Nickolas Remington, Olivia Rensel, Yambrick, Joseph Yodsnukis, Cassie York, school is at 1421S. Venoy, Westland. To have further Erica Dishon, Max Ditmore, Christina Dixon, Tiffany Larson, Andi Laska, Jeanette Michele Reske, Brent Rexin, Brieann Rice, Andrew Zadigian, Shawn Zander, Jack information, a tour or to enrol! your child call the Keliy Doerr, Sean Doerr, Amy Dore, Jordan Laskowski, Alyssa Lasiey, Angela Latour, Heather Rice, Christopher Richardson, Zimmerman and Megan Zuccaro. Preschool Office at (734)728-3559. CITY OF WESTLAND NOTICE OF MEETING Case #1367B - Site Plan Approval for Mobil Service Station Attention arage Sale People! Renovation, 125 S. Merriman Road, Parcel #069-99-0005-001, Southeast Corner of Merriman Road and Cherry Hill Road, Bill . 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" . Presbyterian Church at (248) 374- 8628. Schoolcraft, Livonia, Ml 48150. The 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday-Friday, Aug. and includes one round of glow golf Bridge club 5920. Crafters needed deadline for an announcement to 17-18, and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, (indoor miniature golf played under 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, presented by Monthly dance RiversidrPark Church of God is spon- \ appear in the Thursday edition is Aug. 19, at Emmanuel Lutheran black lights), and pizza and pop. single adult ministries at Ward Bethany Suburban West presents a soring a craft bazaar Oct. 21 at the \ noon Monday. Church, 34567 Seven Mile, west of Advance ticket not required but Presbyterian Church, 40000 Six Miie, dance 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, church, 11771 Newburgh, Livonia. If you j Farmington Road, Livonia. appreciated. Presented by Single Northville. No fee or registration Sept. 2 (doors open at 7:30 p.m.), at would like to purchase a table for this j Divorce recovery program Point Ministries of Ward Presbyterian required. Call (248) 374-5920. St. Robert Be'llarmine, 27101W. ' event, contact the church office to ' 7:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17 to Church. Call (248) 374-5920. Pig roast Chicago at inkster road. Bethany register at (734) 464-0990. Sept. 28, and Oct. 19 to Dec. 4 (no . Breakfast meeting Sunday, Aug. 20, in Papp Park, Taylor. Suburban West is a Catholic organiza Crafters wanted God's Family in ACTion workshop Thanksgiving Day), present Saturday, Aug. 19, at Leon's Family Presented by Bethany Suburban West, tion providing peer support to the For the St. Thomas a' Becket Church . Vacation Bible School continues 6-9 ed by Single Place Ministry at First Dining, 30149 Ford Road, Garden City. a Catholic organization providing divorced and separated of all Christmas Craft Show to be held 9 ' p.m. to Friday, Aug. 18, at Trinity Presbyterian Church of Northville; For All separated, divorced and singles peer support to the divorced and sep Christian denominations. Cost is $10, a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at 555. \ Church of Livonia. Preschool, elemen- information, call (248) 349-0911. welcome. Presented by Bethany arated of all Christian denominations. refreshments included. Call (734) 261- S. Lilley, Canton. The church is now • tary, junior high and adultclasses Conference Suburban West, a Catholic organiza Cost is $20. For details, call (313) 996- 5716 for information. accepting applications for handmade I offered (fellowship meal at 6 p.m.). The Ministry of the Watchman tion providing peer support to the Catholic programs crafts only. Call (734) 981-1333. ! Music, singing, crafts, puppets, food International present the 11th annual divorced and separated of all Outdoor volleyball You've been coming to Catholic litur and fellowship centered around the Power S Glory of God Conference Aug. Christian denominations. For informa 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22, and every gies for years with your spouse, but ONGOING book of ACTS. To register send e-mail 17-20, at University of Michigan- tion, call (734) 513-9479. Tuesday, at Rotary Park on Six Mile, just haven't taken the plunge to • to [email protected], or call Dearborn/Fairlane Center, 19000 Bicycling group between Merriman and Farmington become Catholic yourself. The oppor Riverside Park Church ; (734) 425-2800, or (313) 541-3892. Hubbard Drive, Dearborn. Meetings 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, at Nankin roads, Livonia. Male and female Single tunity has arrived at St. Aidan • A new study of each book of the Bible •When registering leave parents begin at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17 Mills administration office parking lot Point Ministries (age 30 and up) of Catholic Church, 17500 Farmington began at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, at riame(s), child's name(s) and ages, (some afternoon meetings at 1 p.m.). on Hines Drive, one mile east of every skill level. Just stop by and road, Livonia. Sept. 5th sees the start Riverside Park Church of God, 11771 and phone number. Special Healing School and Miracle Farmington Road, Westland. Single mention Single Point Ministries. Call of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Newburgh and Plymouth, Livonia. For Vacation Bible school Service 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19. For Point (age 30 and older) bike rides are (248)374-5920. Adults for those who would like to information, call (734) 464-0990 or , This year's theme is Fiesta. It contin complete schedule, call (800) 560- geared to the tourist level rider but Hands on handbells become Catholic. Call David Conrad, visit www:rpcog.org. This will include ues to Friday Aug. 18 at Riverside Park 9240 or visit www.ministryofthe- riders of alt ability levels are wel- No experience necessary for this Director of Faith Formation, at (734) who authored it, the history and the refresher course in basis ringing skills 425-5950 to discuss your conversion how it applied then and now., 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24 in the Holy journey and begin formal entrance Personal ministry Trinity Bell Loft in the Lutheran . into the Catholic Church. Join us as we study the Word of God. church, 39020 Five Mile, Livonia- Fall program Due Season Christian Church is a non- Learn to read music 7 p.m. Explore contemporary moral issues denominational, multicultural, full . Wednesday, Aug. 23, in the choir via sci-fi. Morality, conscience, human gospel church that offers Sunday wor room. Call (734) 464-0211. dignity - the Catholic Church's under ship services at 10 a.m. and Tuesday Rummage sale standing of these topics shapes her night Bible study at 7:15 p.m. Services . Clean and usable items needed for understanding of today's hot topics: are currently held at Stevenson High rummage sale Aug. 24-26, at Garden euthanasia, assisted suicide, the theo School on Six Mile, west of Farmington Obituaries, Memorials City Presbyterian Church, 1841 ry of just war, stem cell research, and road, Livonia. All are welcome. For Middlebelt. For more information, call more. Join us for an explanation and information, call (248) 960-8063 or 1 (734)721-3599. exploration of these and other topics visit www.DueSeason.org. Casting call using sci-fi episodes starting 7 p.m. Farmington Women Aglow The Passion Play of Detroit is seeking Wednesday, Sept. 6, at St. Aidan Meets 5-8 p.m. on the second Tuesday volunteer cast and crew members to Catholic Church, 17500 Farmington of the month at the Farmington participate in a dramatic depiction of Road, Livonia. Call (734) 425-5950. Community Library, 32737 W. 12 Mile. Jesus Christ and. the Remarried workshop For more information, call Linda OLGA CHRISTINE ROBERT "BOB" events surrounding His death burial 7-8:15 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 6, to Boone at (248) 476-1053. ERICKSON WRIGLEY PISTONETTI and resurrection in "HE'S ALIVE." Dec. 13, at Ward Presbyterian Church, Bible and playtime Age 88, passed away August 1, 2006. Age 81, August 14, 2006. Beloved Bring your talent and passions to this 40000 Six Mile, Northville; This course For moms and tots began 10-11 a.m. • She was born March 19, 1918, in husband of Thelma, Loving father of impacting community outreach at the Detroit to Charles Watt and Jane Denise, Lynn (James) Harvey, is a must for any couples thinking Wednesdays at Vineyard Church of Streator Erickson. She graduated from Candace (Steve) Woodward, and John vision/casting meeting 7 pm Friday, about remarriage or already remar Farmington Hills 29200 Shiawassee j Miss Newman's Private School for Brinkley. Proud grandfather of Devon Aug. 25,.and 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, ried. We can assist couples in blend (by Middlebelt and Nine Mile). No Girls; attended the University of and Tony. Dear brother of Eleanor at the Revival Outreach Center, 16115 ing families, parenting issues, commu charge. For information, call (248) Michigan, was a member of Collegiate Piantoni, brother-in-law of Lloyd Beck, between Five and Six Miie roads, nications, and finances. Cali (248) 374- 766-0143. Sorosis sorority, and graduated in 1939 Hissong and Paul (Margie) Smith. A Northville. Passion Play Ministries with a major in English Literature. She memorial gathering will be on 7400 for more information. No charge. Scripture studies and Leslie, high school and college Saturday, 10am, until time of service, international is a non-profit volunteer Come fori session or all 13. 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays in the lower level sweethearts, were blessed to celebrate 11:30am, from McCabe Funeral organization dedicated to equipping Prosperity program of Our Lady of Loretto Church, Six Mile HELEN ELAINE PIETILA 50 wonderful years of marriage. Olga Home, 31950 W. 12 Mile Rd. people from ail nations with the Stretton Smith's 4 T Prosperity and Beech Daly, Redford. Call (313) (nee Maatta). Age 86, of West was' a lifelong member of the www.mccabefuneralhome.com greatest hope message the Bloomfield, formerly of Farmington (Episcopalian) Cathedral Church of St. Program 8 p.m. Wednesdays Sept. 6 to 534-9000. world has ever known. Visit www.pas- Hills, passed away Friday, August Paul, Detroit, member of the Jenny Nov. 22, at unity of Livonia, 28660 Five Fall registration sion-play.org or call (248) 246-6391. . 11th. She was the beloved wife of the Lind Club (Swedish) of Michigan, Mile, between Inkster and Middlebelt. Spiritus Sanctus Academy is accept late Henry; dearest mother of Robert actively involved in the Daughters of (Marion) and Keith (Loretta); loving the American Revolution-Louisa St. Let Lighthouse Cafe Sign-up fee including book is $35.. Call ing registration for fall for its acade grandmother of Kristen, Hilary, Clair Chapter, Detroit Association of 7-10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25, cards, board (734) 421-1760. mies in Plymouth and Ann Arbor. The Christopher (Robyn) Krekeler, Alex University of Michigan Women, others games, ping pong, specialty coffees, Mom2Mom safe private, Catholic schools, grades K-8, Detroit Alumnae of Collegiate Sorosis, and Megan; dear great-grandmother snacks and music, in Knox Hal! at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, at are run by the Dominican Sisters of Chairman of the Torch Drive, for the to Max, Sam, Gabrieila, and Isabella. know... Mary, Mother of the Eucharist at Helen was born April 24, 1920 in United Foundation in Indian Village, Ward Presbyterian Church, 40000 Six Hosanna-Tabor Lutheran Church and Ishpeming, Michigan. She was pre Indian Village Garden Club, Women's When you've lost Mile, Northville, $5 payable at the School in Redford. Admission $1 per 10450 Joy, Plymouth, caii (734) 414- ceded in death by 9 brothers and sis Association for the Detroit Symphony a loved one, place door. Free childcare provided. Cat! adult. Strollers weicome. If you are 8430, and 4101E. Joy, Ann Arbor, call ters. A memorial service will be held Orchestra, The Women's City Club, your notice on our (248) 374-5920. interested in renting a table at the (734) 996-3855. at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August past member of the Detroit Athletic sale, there are still some available. 19th at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Club, Recess Club and Detroit Boat website and in Free concert Worship schedule -35300 West Eight Miie Road, Club. She and Leslie had a great 'Passages ".. .a Members of Bethany Suburban West, a Call (313) 415-1977. New schedule continues to 10:30 a.m. . Farmington Hills 48335. In lieu of appreciation of fine art. In 1960 they directory located Catholic organization providing peer Bible study Sunday, Sept. 3, summer worship, cof-' flowers, memorials to the church are opened the Kenilworth Art Gallery on in every edition of support to the divorced and separat Explore the Gospel of Mark, chapters fee hour follows in Fellowship Hail, welcome. "QUIET PEOPLE ARE Pierce Street in Birmingham and later WELCOME EVERYWHERE". moved the gallery to Grosse Pointe, your hometown ed of all Christian denominations, will 8:22 to 16:8 Thursdays for eight weeks Sunday school has been canceled for -Arrangements entrusted to Thayer- where they lived. Later she became a newspaper. meet at the fountain for a free con beginning Sept. 7, at St. Aidan Catholic the summer, nursery is still available Rock Funeral Home, Farmington. member of the Grosse Pointe Women's cert featuring Steve King and the Church, 17500 Farmington Road, for infant through 2-years old, at St. Republican Club, an alternate delegate Oittilies 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25, in Livonia. Call (734) 425-5950. Matthew's United Methodist Church, ] JENNIE L. WORLEY of the Republican county and state conventions, charter member of the Kellogg Park, Plymouth. Call (734) 513- Vendors wanted 30900 W. Six Mile, between Middlebelt August 15, 2006, age 73. Beloved Republican Committee, member of the Call 1-800-579-7355 9479. For Yard and Craft Sale 9 a.m. to 4 and Merriman, Livonia. Cali (734) 422- wife of Paul. Dear mother of Cheryl Grosse Pointe Boat Club, the Miami Bicycling group p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, at Denton Faith 6038. (Gordon) Mack and Paul (Karen) Circle for the University of Miami, Worley. Grandmother of Katie and Florida, and The Captain's Circle of ROBERT H. ZIMMERMANN 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, at United Methodist Church, 6020 TOPS Philip, sister of Madonna Colip, Princess Cruise Lines. She is survived Age 81, a resident of Bingham Farms Kensington Metropark, Milford. Single Denton, Belleville. Space available Stands for Take Off Pounds Sensibly, Visitation Fred Wood Funeral Home by daughters, Anne (Thomas) Molesky for 58 years, passed away on August Point (age 30 and older) bike rides are indoors and outdoors. Call (734) 941- the group meets 7 p.m. every (Rice Chapel), 36100 Five Mile, 1 and Alice (Andrew) Baetz; son Leslie 12, 2006. Bob was born in Saint geared to the tourist level rider but 2378 or (734) 495-0811. Thursday evening at St. Thomas a' mile W. of Farmington Rd., Thursday (Robin) Wrigley, Jr.; grandchildren, Petersburg, Florida on April 1, 1925. riders of all ability levels are wel Becket Church, 555 S. Lilley, Canton. 1-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Service First Cheryl Baetz (Mark). Pennings, Mr. Zimmermann was President of Remembrance service United Methodist Church, 45201 N. Michelle Baetz (Michael) Kunzlex and Hoge-Warren-Zimmermann, a con come. All riders must wear a helmet. Hosanna-Tabor Lutheran Church, 9600 Weigh-in is 6:15-6:55 p.m. We are a Territorial Rd., Plymouth, (W. of Christpher Baetz; great grandchildren struction company in Detroit. He was a For more information, call Ward Leverne, Redford, will hold a service weight support group that encour Sheldon), Friday II am (Visitation 10 Michael and Erickson Kunzler; niece, Pharmacist-Mate in the United States Presbyterian-Church at (248) 374- of prayer, music, and scripture 7 p.m. ages members to lose weight sensibly • am). Memorials to American Cancer Rebecca Rutherford (David) Ebershoff Navy during WWII serving in the Tuesday, Sept. 11, marking the 5th and keep it off. For more information, Society or Angela Hospice. and nephew Charles (Ann) Rutherford. South Pacific Theatre of Operations. . 5920. She was predeceased by her husband He attended Kenyon College in Ohio Women's fellowship anniversary of the terrorist attacks call Mary at (734) 394-1328. on our country. Please join us in wor JOSEPH BURCH Leslie Grainge Wrigley, and her sister Bob was a member of Bloomfield International cuisine potluck! p.m. Learner's Bible study Rebecca Jane (Robert) Rutherford. On Open Hunt Club and served as a direc shipping our Lord and Savior as we Age 89, August 11, 2006. Beloved Sunday, Aug. 27, Room C317 at Ward 7 p.m. Mondays, in Room A101, at Ward Friday August 25, a private internment tor for several years. He served as commemorate/remember lives that husband of the late. Vera (Meagher). will be at the Erickson family plot in Bingham Farms Councilman for 33 Presbyterian Church, 40000 Six Mile, Presbyterian Church, 40000 W. Six Loving father of Richard, Daniel, Woodlawn Cemetery with Chaplain years and also enjoyed sailing & pri Northville. Guest speaker is Lydia were lost and place ourselves in God's Mile, Northville. Call (248) 374-5920. Joseph, Jeanette Oehrlein, Marcella Lauren Cousineau of St. Anne's Mead vate flying. Mr. Zimmermann is sur from Taiwan who speaks on how she hands. Any questions, call (313) 937- Church service Sanborn, and Rita Hall. Dear grandfa officiating. Her memorial service will vived by his wife of 58 years, Lillian came to the Lord. Please bring a fami 2415, or e-mail jmanor@hosannata- Loving God by loving people, meets 10 ther of 24 and great grandfather of 20. be at St. Anne's Mead Retirement H. Zimmermann; daughter, Sarah ly dish from your ethnic background. bor.org. Brother of the late Frank Bachynski, Home (16106 W. 12 Mile Road, (Jack) Michael of Beverly Hills, MI; a.m. Sunday, at Westwood Community Emily Campeau, and Victor Southfield) in the Hollingshead Room son, Craig Zimmermann of Bingham For more information, call Single Spirituality of aging Church, 6500 N. Wayne Rd. at Hunter, Bachynski. A Funeral Mass was held at 1:45 PM. Rev. Steven Kelly, Rev. Farms, MI; grandchildren, Amy and Point Ministries office at (248) 374- A look at our spirituality and our pur Westland. Call (734) 254-0093. Monday, August 14, at St. Raphael's Dr. Barton DeMerchant, Rev. Dr. Gary; and brother, Richard M. 5920. pose in live now, at this age and time, Bible study Catholic Church, Garden City. Nancy Turner Jones and Rev. Canon Zimmermann. Memorial services will Arrangements by the R.G. and G. R. William Logan will be. officiating. be held at a later date. Allen Family concert with Sister Arlene Kosmatka, O.P. Two classes meet 10 a.m. to noon the Harris Funeral Home, Garden City. Memorial contributions may be made Arrangements by Wm. R. Hamilton Featuring Todd Alien, his wife Michelle beginning 9:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 11, first and third Wednesdays, and 7-9 to the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Co. of Birmingham: 248-644-6000 and their eight children 6 p.m! at St. Aidan Catholic Church, 17500 p.m. the first and third Thursdays, at LUCILLE W. SLOAN Detroit; St. John's Episcopal Church, Sunday, Aug. 27, at First Baptist Farmington Road, Livonia. Call (734) St. Michael's Catholic Church, on Age 87, widow of Samuel Winfred Detroit; St. David's Episcopal Church, Church of Farmington, 33400 425-5950. Plymouth at Hubbard, Livonia. The Sloan, died Monday, August 14, in Southfield, or St. Anne's Mead. Lexington, KY. Born in Big Stone Shiawassee. Call (248)474-0350, Ext. Brunch praise and worship Wednesday group is studying Women Gap, VA, she was a daughter of the OBITUARY 221. Fall into The Arms Of Jesus with of Courage in the Bible. The Thursday late Robert Jackson and Margaret POLICY ' Mom2Mom sale speaker Robin Sullivan at Brunch, session is reading the Letters of St. Graham Wilson. Devoted to her fami Paul from prison. Based on Little Rock ly, she was a wonderful hbmemaker Table renters wanted for sale 10 a.m. Praise & Worship, Fellowship 10 a.m. to The first five "billed" lines of Scripture Series. Call (734) 261-1455. and seamstress. She.is survived by an obituary are published at to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at Garden 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept.16, at the her daughter, Linda Faulkner of no cost. All additional lines City First United Methodist Church, Sheraton Hotel on Haggerty, Novi. $18 School registration Lexington; grandchildren Katherine will be charged at $4 per line. 6443 Merriman at Maplewood. $1 per person by Sept. 8, $22 at the door Hosanna-Tabor Lutheran School is Faulkner, Carolyn Hankins, Kelly You may place a picture of admission. Bake sale. Cost is $25 for if available. Order at Stewart, and Laura Keefer; three great accepting applications for grades PK- grandchildren; and son-in-law, Jon your loved one for an 6-ft. table, $30 for 8-ft. table. Call Robinsullivan.com or by phone at 8 for the 2006-07 school year, at 9600 additional cost of only $6, Reynolds. She was preceded in death Rhonda Harris for rental reservations • (248) 921-5453. Limited seating. Leverne, Redford. After school care 3- by her daughter, Donna Reynolds. A Symbolic emblems may be or more information (734) 532-7818 or included at no cost (example: Re-marriage retreat 6 p.m. Call (734) 937-2233. • private memorial service will be held send e-mail to [email protected]. . in Mannington, West Virginia. American Flags, religious Remarried Ministries present a week Senior activities milwardfuneral.com symbols, etc.) end getaway to Maranatha Retreat Gathering for seniors 50 and older . and Conference Center in Muskegon 11:30 a.m. the third Friday of the OLIVE VIRGINIA BRASCH Deadlines: UPCOMING Sept. 22-24. Cost is $299 per couple month at Riverside Park Church of Passed away on August 11, 2006. She Friday 4:30 PM for Sunday and includes two nights lodging, five God, 11771 Newburgh at Plymouth, was born on December 30, 1917 in Wednesday Noon for Thursday Ufeworks meals, speakers Brent and Bonnie Livonia. Call (734) 464-0990. Put , Martingsburg, West Virginia. She was Obituaries received after these deadlines Dick Bont continues his series on cre Keen, music by Bonnie Keen. together a salad dish and meet other a member of Redeemer Lutheran will be placed in the next available issue. Church of Birmingham. Wife of the ating and recreating relationships 7 ' Campfires, fun and fellowship. seniors. Lunch is served followed by late Ellis H. Brasch. Mother of Ellis p.m. Friday, Sept. 1, in Knox Hall at Remarried couples can call (248) 374- fellowship, games and stories. H. Brasch, Jr. of Oregon and Jeffrey e-mail your obit to Ward Presbyterian Church, 40000 Six 5912. P. Brasch (Debra) of Missouri. [email protected] Church activities , Grandmother of Kari, Tyler, Hillary, PATRICIA NOBLE or fax to: Mile, Northville. No registration or Religious education St. James Presbyterian Church offers cost for this event, free childcare pro Seth, Hannah and Nicholas. Great Age 86, passed Feb. 15, 2006 in Attn: Obits c/o Charolette Wilson Registration now being accepted for a Wednesday luncheon every other Grandmother of Aidan and Kiley. Branson, MO. She was preceded in vided. Call (248) 374-5920. Presented children's religious education on Wednesday at noon; Thursday dinner Sister of Elizabeth Shade and Paul 734-953-2232 death by husband, Gerard A. & sons, by Single Point Ministries (30 years Sundays, sessions begin Sept; 24, at at 6 p.m. for $4 followed by Bibje Shade. • Aunt of Greg and Lisa. For more information call: Richard T. and Gerard W. Noble's sur Charolette Wilson and older). St. Aidan Catholic Church, 17500 study at 7 p.m. and Chancel Choir Funeral service at the William R. viving children: Mary Lou Harrison Bicycling group Farmington Road, Livonia. Call (734) rehearsal at 8 p.m.; 10 a.m. women's ! Hamilton Co., 820 East Maple, (Passmore), Thomas W. Noble & 734-953-2070 Birmingham, Thursday, August 17, Patricia Powell. She left 44 grandchil or Liz Keiser 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, at Nankin 425-5950. Attend 9:30 a.m. Mass as a • study group second Saturday of the j 2006 at 2:00 P.M. Visitation one hour dren & great-grandchildren. Memorial 734-953-2067 Mills administration office parking lot fapiily on Sunday followed by sepa before service. Paster Cary M. month, and Sunday worship at 10 a.m. j Service, Sat., Aug. 19, 2006 at or toll free on Hines Drive, one mile east of rate education sessions for children (nursery available) and children's * Richert of Redeemer Lutheran Kensington Metro Park in Brighton, Church of Birmingham officiating. 866-818-7653 Farmington Road, Westiand. Single and adults that runs until noon. class at 10:15 a.m. at 25350 W. Six Mile; MI, at 2:00pm. Cremation was under ask for Char or Liz Point (age 30 and older) bike rides are^ .Interment to follow in White Chapel the direction of Welchel Funeral Mom2Mom sale Redford. Call ?313) 534-7730. Memorial Cemetery, Troy, MI. geared to the tourist level rider but Chapel in Branson. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at nan In H i i nlffi vnn Observer S Eccentric j Thursday, August 17,2006 (*) A17 *» "'' <& BAPTIST LUTHERAN CHURCH MISSOl Kl s> SOI) 33640 Michigan Ave. • Wayne, MI Clarenceville United Methodist Hedford Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church f$EW HOPE (Between Wayne Bd. 6- Merriman Rd.) 20300 Middlebelt Rd. • Livonia 248-474-3444 14175 Farmington Road, Livonia Just north of 1-96 (734) 728-2180 •flldersgate blocks BAPTIST Pastor lames E. Britt United Mfimodist St 734-522-6830 Virgil Humes, Pastor Worship Service 9:30 AM IwV South of 10000 Beech Daly Plymouth CHURCH Sunday Evening Service 6:00 PM Sunday Worship Sunday School i Saiurday Evening Worship 6:00 n.m Nursery Provided Summer Worship at 10 a.m. Si ilday Warship ^S a.m. and 10:4-5 a.m. • Sunday School 1:50 jj'i www redfordaidersqate org M5& 1100 am -Traditional - 9:45 & 11 am Wtdnerfay Pral« Serviw 0:00 p.m. • Wednesday Children. Youth wi Adult BIbir Study 7:00-8:00 p n. Sunday School t I AM 9 45 - Modern Early Childhood Center Staffed Nursery Available Phone 734-513-8413 Making disciples who share the love of Jesus Christ "More than Sunday Services" NEWBURG UNITED Pastors Luther A Werth Senior Robert Bayer Assistant & Anthony M. Creei Canton Christian Fellowship Worship Service "Where the Word is Relevant, 10:OOa.m. METHODIST CHURCH andTheCCF Family People are Loved and Christ is the Key' • Dynamic Youth and Children's Programs uosMMeto • Excellent Music Ministries ' Open Hearts, Minds & Doors" GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH H0SANNA-TAB0R fffwtejtwft . Join us for Worship Service at 10:45am • Small Groups For Every Age • Outreach Opportunities 36500 Ann Arbor Trail MISSOURI SYNOD LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL Sunday School and/or New Members Orientation; 9:00am Pastor: between Wayne & Newburgh Rds 25630 GRAND RIVER at BEECH DAL> 9600 Leveme *So. Redford • 313-937-2424 Located at 33111 Ford Rd. • Garden City, Ml Dr. Dean Klump 313 532-2266 RECFORD TWP Rev Jonathan Manor, Sr. Pastor Associate Pastor: Rev. David Wiclieit 734-422-0149 Between Wayne Road and Merriman Road Worship Service Worship Service Sunday Morning Worship 9:15 & 11:00 A.M. Inside Garden City Christian Center First United Methodist Church and 10:00 a.m. Jj of Plymouth Sunday School Education Hour 8:45 a.m. Sunday School 734-404-2480 45201 north Territorial Road 9:15 & 11:00 A.M. www.CantonCF.org Christian School (West o( SDeldon Ro.Jd) 10:00 a.m. Nurser\ Provided Pre-Kirtdergarten-Sth Grade It'i not about Religion, it's about Relationships Rev. Marsha M. Wool ley The Rev. Timothy P. Halboth, Senior Pastor For more information call Coma to a place where lives are changed, Visit our website www newburgumc.org 313-937-2233 families are made whole and ministry is real' I The Rev. Dr Victor F. Hatboth, Assistant Pastor p-SH^iiii..rnrt (734) 453-5280 „ www.pfumc.org. •*•• Risen Christ LutH till LCMS PRESBYTERIAN Da^id W Mart 11 Pasl C MHOIIC UH RCH OF CHRIST 46250 Ann Arbor Read- Pi (U.S.A.) (1 M.le West of Shelctt (734) 453-5252 Summer Sunday Worship 9 May 28th thru Sep 3n P— AH are Welcome Coma as yt 1 ST, ANNE'S ROMAN CHURCH of CHRIST WEST vv^i- i . Dcwtawti PlyfrsouEn CATHOLIC CHURCH '.91 East Spring Street" Plymouth 4S170 Sunday Worship • 11am & 6pm H»Baemorial Latin Mass W: & - u"'f Strt.i- - l' j4i ii- i i-A(' j, Bible Cuss AfiB&Vedby Pope St. Pius V in 1570 *• ") A "1 H" AtV S. St. Aiee's Academy - Grades K-8 Sunday 10am & Wednesday 7pm $ t \ v,.v't.q. 1' ^#P 23310 Joy Road • Redford, Michigan 734-451-1877 Michigan Bible School EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN I \ W.I IK \l 5 Blocks E. ofMegraph • (313) 534-2121 Minister luL'sday & ThtiNda\' 7pm John Natiiu www.churclwfchrist-wt nrg CHURCH IN AMERICA COMWM Mass Schedule: ¥iM Fri. 7:00 p.m. Itftst Sat. 11:00 a.m. Sap, glasses 7:30 & 9:30 a.m. Confessions Heard Prior to Each Mass Timothy Lutheran Church Mo&er of perpetual Help Devotions FAITH COVENANT Tuesdays at 7:00 P.M. gflSCOPAt A Reconciling in Christ Congregation CHURCH Rosedale Gardens 8820 Wayne Rd. i i M:k Road and Drake, Farmington Hills Presbyterian Church (USA) (Between Ann Arbor Trail & Joy Read! (248)661-9191 9601 Hubbard at W. Chicago, Livonia, Ml Livonia • 427-2290 *-*****. (between Merriman & Farmington Rds.) Jill Hegdal, Pastor Sunday Worship I CATHOLIC CHURCH (734) 422-0494 10:00 a.m. Family Worship and Children's Church LWarcert Rd., Canton, Michigan 48187 www.rosedalegaraens.org (Nursery Available) ST. ANDREW'S I) Contemporary Service V: 15 a.m. Contemporary 451-0444 EPISCOPAL CHURCH 9:00 am 11:00 a.m. Traditional gEV RICHARD A. PERFETTO Traditional Service Weekday Masses 16360 Hubbard Road r> Ci'S;SCh 10:30 am Ch iltl Care provided for all services Livonia, Michigan 48154 ftieaday & Friday 8:30 a.m. \SC'e Welcome You To A Youth Groups • Adult Small Groups Saturday - 4:30 p.m. 734-421-8451 Casual, Contemporary, Full Service Church Sunday - 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. ]{,.-, Hu-lun! PEH-I".. I'ast.ir Wednesday 9:30 A.M Holy Eucharist Excellent Children's Ki'V hU-flii- WhiiliK'fc. As"n:i*te Pa«i.r Saturday 5:00 P.M Holy Eucharist Sunday 7:45 & 10:00 A.M....Holy Eucharist Program -6. Office Hours 9 A.M.- 3 P.M. Meets at Franklin H.S. in StSwwvieve Roman Catholic Church www.standrewschurch.net Livonia on joy Road St Genevieve School - PreK-8 The Rev. John W. Henry II Rector Between Mermriar ana M-ddiebeli floods) LUTHERAN CHURCH CMLKC HIS OF at 10:00 a.m. (U St. James Presbyterian £*H&-Jamison(* Livonia • 734-427-5220 (Eaat of Middlebelt, between 5 Mile & Jeffries) 734-425-1174 Church, USA WISCONSIN SYNOD Till W/\RL\r MASS Tues 7 p, Wed., Thurs. 9 a, Join us for coffee, baget$ and 25350 West Six Mile Rd. Sat 4p, Sun 11a donors offer the service.' Redford (313)534-7730 Sunday Worship Service -10:00 A.M Stj8|yrffi» Roman Catholic Church Sunday School - 10:15A.M. aaN^BSon • Livonia • 734-522-1616 l\ W.IIIC \l Thursday Dinners - 6:00 P.M. ST, PAUL'S €V. LUlfreRAkl PLYMOUTH CHURCH {MftKftMsrflman § Farmington Roads) Thrift Store every Sat. 10am-2pm cbuRCb & scrjool OF THE NAZARENE MASS Mon 8:30 a, Fri. 8:30 a, I'KIMmiKIW fijurserv Cms Provided • Handicapped Accessible17810 FARMINGTO N ROAD ~%3^)»; 45B01 W. Ann Artjor Road • (734) 453-1588 Sat 6 p, Sun 9a Rev. Paul S. Bousquette LIVONIA • (734) 261-1360 ~ Sunday School - 9:45 A.M. Sunday Worship-11:00 A.M. SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday Evening - 6:00 P.M. ^ 8:30A.M. & 10:30 A.M. Family Night-Wed. 7:00 P.M. - Fttaiurt ortiviEO nOr-r I 1 M Hf!RI7r)NK FOR OHII DOFM I PARNINR HFMTFR (HRIMIW s(|| Ml WARD ii WISH ii - »v,| K 11 N 1 vi H "" "" I I \ W MWM 1-248-477-3974 I or L hunJi IIITLLEOM i han^L- .uu> i»< '.» > ^ * w ((>n t i\\K \ h-niM in ttii^ dircclorx pko^L LOII Honsii* ll.tr1 C^*) "5"**-';!^? Mio I M(KH before publicdtion 7^**t^ To niiii I copy The Observer & Iccentnc \evrsi cirer* **>*?* 6*\\o^\crn\\ livoma MI ISI50 or fiix «o (731) 'J53-2I21 *»*-. vC AI8 (*) Observer & Eccentric j Thursday, August 17, ZOOS COUNTY NEWS wwiv.Jwmetowniife.com her 7-year-old daughter to stay to balance the fact that DeVos in Michigan for college and a has never done anything in the" GOP's Johnson hits campaign trai career, but she might not make public sector. \ that choice if the state's direc Patterson said the balance of' BY ALEX LUNDBERG know how the Oakland County Board of Bloomfield, there are a lot of tion does not change. a woman on the ticket and STAFF WRITER . system works Commissioners. issues that are the same on "DeVos has a track record of someone with government and how to get Things are going rapidly. either side of the bridge. success and he's got a good experience is another in a line Two days after being given things done." Just a day after being- "We're in a single-state plan " Johnson said. of good campaign choices by the nod to be Republican Before being announced as DeVos' running recession," Johnson said. County Executive L. Brooks the GOP candidate. gubernatorial candidate Dick elected to the mate, she and the candidate "Michigan is at the bottom of Patterson said he put Johnson "DeVos has done a good job DeVos' running mate, Oakland county^erk were on their way to the the list in every category. on a short list of likely choices of getting his name out there" County Clerk Ruth Johnson is position, Escanaba State Fair to press Foreclosures are extremely for the DeVos pick. Patterson said. "The economy already out campaigning as a Johnson was a the flesh with the 100,000 plus high, unemployment is "He's a west-side male and is terrible and the governor Johnson people expected there. extremely high and young peo member of the team. six-year mem she's an east-side female," he can't seem to do anything Monday morning, the DeVos . While the needs and wants ple are leaving the state. They said. "It gives geographic and about it. This is a horse race.'" ber of the of the Upper Peninsula are want to work here but we don't camp named Johnson as the Michigan House of gender balance to the ticket." lieutenant governor candidate going to be different than have jobs." She also comes with her own [email protected] Representatives as well as a those in Troy and West on the GOP ticket this 10-year member of the She said she would like for set of credentials, which helps (248) 901-2536 November. Democratic Governor Jennifer Granholm is sticking with her current lieutenant governor, John Cherry Jr. .-*«*. - dsrr*—r^-*"*^ "Ruth Johnson joins the team for change ready to help lead Michigan's turnaround" DeVos said in a press release. "Her decades of public service ® at the state level and in . Michigan's second largest county make her qualified to assume the governorship if 1 _x LOWE'S necessary." Johnson said she's honored to be on the DeVos ticket. VALUE! ' What she brings to that ticket, Lets Build Something Together she said, is experience. now "I bring local and state leg islative experience," she said. "I $ft97 10°° off ALL 7/16 x4 x8 OSB Werner fiberglass l 5* - WHAT'S IN STORE •Ui s*r* - step and extension •R. 1 t #11 ladders Residents can While supplies last. Price reduction taken at register. Offer valid 8/17/06 - 8/21/06. support diabetes See store for details. research ERNEt Werner Parisian Laurel Park will host 6' Fiberglass Stepladder •250 lb. load capacity "Heavy-duty/ a benefit sales event for the j Rea<^« - 4U industrial use 'Includes Tool-Tra-Top®, Juvenile Diabetes Research ' to-install Foundation 6:30-9:30 p.m. convenient tray for tools/paint can ft - wT #98148 Sunday, Aug. 27, at the store at *K !.*A IT*. Livonia's Laurel Park Place .T^ %?** Mall. Tickets cost $5 per per ' v* son with all proceeds going to the foundation. Those interest ed can buy tickets from Ford employees, or at Parisian's cus STOCK UP for your project with a tomer service department. Ticket holders will receive a 20 Project Card ^ percent discount on nearly all purchases. now now Refreshments will be provid A NEW WAY TO PAY ed by Max & Erma's restaurant 1218 YOURCHOICE and California Pizza Kitchen. FOR MAJOR PROJECTS tt Customers can also register to ^X-fPHMSUtSPFStlKi 48 or 60" French Interior Door Unit •6-month project window purchase period with No Interest and No Payments •pKSGJsiofi end trimmed »Ug*itweight *Straight •f-3/8" thick pine -Ready to stain or paint *LGcks©t win prizes. •Interest rates as low as 7.99% *£asy to cut and naiS *4 sides surfaced #08003, sold separately •ftougfc opening: 50" or 82"W x •Low, fixed monthly payments For more information on the 7020, 7021 * 82-1/2"H #10764,10765 Juvenile Diabetes Research See store or Lowes.com for details. Foundation visit www.jdrf.org or www.jdrfdetroit.org. THE DELI CHANGES HANDS Thomas Gallant is the new owner of The Deli on Middlebelt Road in Livonia, Each day, he's welcoming new and returning customers. His plan? Gallant hopes to draw people in with a new menu of gourmet goods - from fresh subs to sal ads and imported chocolates. He described the process of 5 DAYS ONLY! August 17 - August 21, 2006, taking over the business as nothing short of a "dream becoming a reality," and added that he made the move with help from his friend and family. "The Deli is generating a lot of attention," Gallant said. He's making changes to the menu and offering a new variety of gourmet sandwiches. Corned beef is cooked on-site, and >* fresh bread for the sandwiches «M» is baked daily at Cantoros TAXCREDIT Italian Bakery. VALUE! Gallant also serves home Bu 3 et made soups, chili and salads. 20% Off I y 9 • Buy 3 get M FREE now Party-planners can order a 3- b ba of now GENIEC foot Italian party sub for $35, ALL in-stock I -j FREE • 1 FREE • 5Quikret° !. -e * $128 enough to feed up to 18 guests. ceiling tiles/panels H. $317 Meat and cheese platters are on in-stock Owens Corning 30-year on R13 Faced Owens Corning ' with purchase of treated fence Offer valid 8/17/08*21/06. Architectural Roofing Shingles. Limit 96 insulation #13366 and 4533. Umit 40 panel. Offer valid 8/17/06- 2" x 4" x 8' Treated 1/2 HP ChainLift Garage also available, at $4.49 per per Price reduction taken at register. bundles (includes free bundles, excludes rails per customer {Includes free rails). 8/21/06. See store for details. Selection may vary by mariiet. Special Order colors)>Offer valid 8/17/06- Offer valid 8/17/06-8/21/06. Price Top Choice® Door Opener son, with an 8-person mini See store for details. 6/21/06. Price reduction taken at register. reduction taken at register. See store See store for details. for details. •Lifetime limited warranty #119979 mum. against rot and decay #46905 Right now, customers can take advantage of a special and purchase a sandwich, chips and a can of.soda pop for $5.99 plus tax. now Small boxed lunch specials per llne_. ... include bologna, salami or 37* grilled cheese sandwiches. 2-1/4"W Casing Coffee-lovers can order a cup o' *•« joe or - coming soon - an Contractor Pack "j; espresso. Satisfy a sweet tooth •Fingerjoint pine #204085 $ with a homemade dessert or 5 Gift Card illwflttStaj'! Buy 1 get 25% OFF European chocolates. Gallant is via mait-in rebate Outdoor also planning new rotating now 1FREE menu items including Po boys, With purchase of #126338. Offer valid Weatherproof perl 8/17/06-8/21/06. No limit per customer. now mufruletta, Philly steaks and 10% off 51* Brand may vary by market. See store for Outlet Cover details. T vegetarian fare. ^ 24-pack on electric box #70972. Offer valid ALL Special Order $197 8/17/06-8/21/06. Price reduction taken for item #238634. Offer valid 8/17/06- 3-1/4"W Base Mouldi g Ice Mountain0 at register. See store for details. 8/21/06. Price reduction taken at The Deli is located at 20235 Thermastar by Pella register. Sea store for.details. Contractor Pack Bottled Water Middlebelt Road, south of 8 vinyl windows •Fingerjoint pine #208770 $29 18 Cu. In. New Work One-Gang #57284 Mile in Livonia. For more 5 + 2 Day Thermostat Electrical Box Vertical/Horizontal In-Use Price reduction taken at register. "Moulding sold by bundle. Primed and #126338 •Blue 'Single gang •Non- Outdoor Weatherproof information, call (248) 442- Offer valid 8/17/06-8/21/06. ready to paint. Profiles may vary. 7827. See store for details. Available in convenient pre-cut lengths metallic construction #70972 Cover #238634 Stephanie Angetyn Casola writes For the Lowe's nearest you, call 1-800-993-4416 or visit us online at Lowes.com about new and changing businesses Prices may vary after August 21, 2006 if there are market variations, "Was" prices in this advertisement were in effect on August 10, 2006, and may vary based on Lowe's Every Day Low Price policy, See store for details ,: " regarding product warranties. We reserve the right to limit quantities, "During the first 6 months of a Project Window, no finance charges will be assesses and no payments will be required on al! purchases made with a Lowe's. for the Observer & Eccentric Project Card during that Project Window. Standard account terms apply to balances from all other Project Windows. A variable APR will be assigned to a project Window when your account is opened based upon your credit Newspapers. E-mail tips on your new, qualifications, As of 7/14/06 the APRs are 7.99%, 9.99%, 11.99%, 13.99% and 17.99%. Minimum Finance Charge is $1.00. The first purchase in each Project Window must be at least $1,000. Subject to credit,approval, ©2006 by Lowe's, Ail rights reserved. Lowe's and the gabte design are registered trademarks of LF, LLC. 060892, favorite Wayne County shop to scaso- la§hometownlife.com or call (734) 953-2054.