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Friends and family members mourned the death Sunday of the Redford daughter of retired Westland* BY BRAD KADRICH District Judge Gail McKnight and husband Richard, a OBSERVER STAFF WRITER former Livonia school board member and Democratic Party activist. In his opening statement Margaret "Mollie5' R. Feliks, 35, died after she was air- Monday, defense attorney Joseph lifted to Beaumont Hospital from a traffic accident that Niskar told jurors in the trial of happened around 4:10 p.m. Sunday at the Jean Pierre Orlewicz that the - intersection of Plymouth and Middlebelt death of Daniel Sorensen was an roads, Livonia police said. act of self-defense followed by a "We are shocked and saddened," panicked attempt by a frightened Westland 18th District Court teenager to coyer the whole thing Administrator David Wiacek said. "Our up. thoughts and prayers are with Judge But.the teenager who helped McKnight, her husband Richard and the Orlewicz dispose of Sorensen's fest of the family." body testified Wednesday the Mrs. Feliks was a passenger in a 1970 Margaret Feliks whole thing was the end result Camaro that was struck by a 2005 Chevy of an elaborate plan to lure pickup traveling at a high rate of speed, possibly due to a Sorensen to Canton and kill him • mechanical failure, such as a stuck accelerator, Livonia because he owed Orlewicz $400 police said. and had stolen a guii belonging to The pickup, driven by a 47-year-old Warren woman, Orlewicz. was pulling out of Wonderland Village shopping center And, although Alexander onto eastbound Plymouth when it first struck a 1994 Letkemann agreed to help to podge and then continued east, gaining speed near a red erase his own $100 debt to light at Middlebelt, police said. Orlewicz, he testified Wednesday The pickup crashed into the passenger side of the he couldn't watch Orlewicz Camaro where Mrs. Feliks was sitting. Her husband and behead Sorensen because "invas her 13-year-old son, also in the car, were treated and disgusting," st MM llosni+s} in LlvoniB Orlewicz, of Plymouth Tjie Camaro was turning from southbound Middlebelt Township, is charged with first- onto eastbound Plymouth when it was struck, police said. degree murder, felony murder Mrs. Feliks was airlifted to Beaumont Hospital and and mutilation of a body in the died just before 7 P-m. death of Sorensen, a 26-year-old The pickup driver was taken to St. Mary and then River Rouge man who died Nov. to the University of Michigan Hospital, where she was 7- Police say Sorensen was lured recovering with a broken pelvis. Police don't believe that to the Canton Township garage alcohol was a factor in the accident. of Orlewicz's grandfather, where Westland City Council President James Godbout called they say the murder took place, by for a moment of silence Monday at the start of a council a fabricated plan to extort money PHOTOS BY BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER meeting. Several city officials voiced sadness over Mrs. from a teenager who'd recently Jean Pierre Orlewicz of Plymouth Township enters the courtroom Monday for the first day of his trial. Feliks' death. come into an inheritance.. "I am devastated by the loss of Mollie...," Councilman Sorensen's decapitated and Comment on this story online at Charles Pickering said. burned body was found the next www.hometownlife.com Visitation will be 1-9 p.m. Friday at L.J. Griffin Funeral day in a Northville Township field. Home, 7707 Middlebelt in Westland. A remembrance ser- His head was found in the Rouge Letkemann testified vice will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. River a couple of days later. Wednesday it was Orlewicz Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. If convicted, Orlewicz, a who not only stabbed Sorensen. Mrs. Feliks was the wife of Kenneth; the mother of Canton High School senior, faces repeatedly, but also beheaded and Christian; daughter of Richard and Gail McKnight, and life in prison without parole. burned him. Nancy and Thomas Feliks; sister of Edward (Mihwa) Letkeman, an 18-year-old from "(Orlewicz) went around him Judge Annette McKnight; granddaughter of Marion McKnight. Her Westland, pleaded guilty last and cut his throat," Letkemann Berry listens birth family included a mother, Mary Amas; siblings week to second-degree murder testified. "He was stabbing Monday during jury Christa Shulters, Matthew Shulters and Chelsea (Andrew) in exchange for his testimony. In him with very quick motions. selection in the Napier. She was the aunt of Sam, Gina, Jessica and exchange, prosecutors agreed to (Sorensen) kept trying to say trial of a Plymouth Kimberly Taylor and Emily McKnight, Miranda and recommend a sentence of 20-30 things, and (Orlewicz) just kept teenager accused Kaitlyn Ball, Troy Meister and Rylan-and Kaitlyn Napier. years, plus another 10 years to stabbing him." of killing and Mrs. Feliks also is survived by many aunts and uncles. run concurrently for mutilation of beheading a River a corpse. Please see WITNESS, A2 Rouge man. Staff writer.Dave-Varga contributed to this story.
Who: Cindy Schofield of Wayne, a lifelong Wayne-Westiand resident and This is the first in a series of interviews with the the cheerleader for pub- mittees. graduate of John Glenn High School and Rochester College in Rochester, five candidate campaigning for two four-year terms lic schools and promote The mother of three children who have .Mich. • ' on the Wayne-Westland Board of Education in the . Wayne-Westland schools gone through Wayne-Westland Schools, Family: Married, she and her husband, David, have three children. Two Tuesday, May 6, school election. and make sure community Schofield said she is willing to listen to are Wayne Memorial High School graduates, while the youngest is a high knows they're the best both sides of an issue. school senior.1 schools they are, that they "I have connections throughout school Employment: She is employed by Norplex Associates, a family-owned BY SUE MASON are the best schools out system with parents and staff so that when rental property management business located in Westland. OBSERVER STAFF WRITER there for their students," given policy to vote on I go back to those Community Involvement: She is a past PTA president, treasurer and ScLOTid: she said. groups and ask their opinion," she said. "I When it comes to serving on the Wayne- Schofield is seeking a admire and respect our administration secretary at Schweitzer Elementary School, past member of school Westland school board, Cindy Schofield third four-year term on the school board but I want to check out for myself that it's improvement teams at Schweitzer and Wayne Memorial, co-chair of sees her role as one of promoting public in the May 6 election. The Wayne resident what we want to do." the 1998 Citizen Bond Committee and member of the Citizen Bond education and working with legislators is the current school board vice president, According to Schofield, the biggest chal- Construction Committee, and co-chair of the Wayne Memorial High ; and community organizations in improv- a position she has held for six of her eight lenge facing the school district is dealing School Zebra-Parent Advisory Group. She also has been a member of a years on the board. She also chairs the ing it. with the new state-imposed high school variety of booster groups, including instrumental music, swimming and But she also has another job. curriculum subcommittee and serves on diving, cross country and track and field. "As an individual, I think my job is to be the policy and human resources subcom- Please see SCHOFIELD, A2
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Tuesday, said the killing had to run concurrently. AROUND WESTLAND WITNESS originally been planned for a Mullins admitted FROM PAGE A1 day earlier. Mullins, a friend of Letkemann's plea was a fac- Free dump day of Our Saviour will hold Orlewicz who initially denied tor in his decision to admit his ON THE WEB its second annual African any involvement in the crime, involvement He said he didn't Westland's Department of For expanded version of Around American Read-In 6:30-8:30 ON THE STAND said Tuesday in Wayne County tell the truth initially because "I Public Service will have a "free p.m. Monday, April 14, af the At one point, Letkemann Circuit Court he stood "lookout" was scared and didn't want to dump day" 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Westland, visit our onllrte edition church, 29425 Annapolis, testified, Orlewicz told him outside the Canton Township get dragged into it." Saturday, April 12, at the trans- at www.hometownljf&xom and Westland. The event will fea- (Letkemann) to grab a second garage of Orlewicz's grandfa- Other witnesses testified fer site at 37137 Marquette, click on Westiamf, ture free books for all children knife that was sitting on a ther during the aborted murder about Sorensen's movements east of Newburgh. Only under 18 years, the reading of car parked in the garage and attempt the day before the the day of his death. Girlfriend Westland residents will be per- and intestines to enter the literature of African American "help, or he's going to win." actual killing. BreannaMilowe, 21, of Redford mitted to use the transfer site chest cavity. The defect can writers and refreshments. Letkemann said he picked up said Sorensen told her he had and must show identification. occur on the right or left side or Bring the whole family,. For the knife, but before he could TEEN TESTIFIES to "meet JP" the afternoon of Residents who have questions both, but left side CDH is most more information, call (734) use it he saw Orlewicz stab Mullins testified the death Nov. % and arranged to see each may call (734) 728-1770. common. One in every 2,500 728-3440. ' Sorensen in the back of the neck was actually supposed to take other again later that evening babies is afflictedby CDH, and then watched Sorensen sag place Nov. 6, and Orlewicz when Milowe got out of class. Mom to Mom sale which can cause minor lasting Golf outing back to the floor. asked him to be the lookout The pair met on Myspace.com St. Damian School in health problems, such as feed- The Westland Summer , "(Sorensen) was gasping for in case his (Orlewicz's) father about a month before Sorensen's Westland will holds its spring ing aversions, asthma, scoliosis Festival will sponsor a golf breath, but JP was telling him, showed up. Mullins said death. Mom 2 Mom Sale 8 a.m. to 2 and short-term oxygen depen- outing with a shotgun start "Let it take over,™ Letkemann Orlewicz helped him cover Ashleigh Scarlett, 23, of p.m. Saturday, April 12, at the dency, or major ongoing health at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 3, at said. garage windows with a "some1 Livonia testified she and school, 30055 Joy, Westland. problems, including ventilator Inkster Valley Golf Course, Letkemann, Wednesday's what worn" tarp, and that Sorensen shared some fast food For more information, call dependency, brain damage, . 2150 Middlebelt, Inkster. biggest witness who was on the Orlewicz covered the garage at the Subway restaurant at Dawn at (734) 983-0221. hearing problems and death. Registration starts at 8 a.m. stand for several hours, told the floor "with a blue tarp... it which Scarlett worked. Scarlett For more information, call The event is intended to raise jury he left the garage during looked new." testified Sorensen left shortly Garden Club the Westland Jaycees at (734) money for this year's festival. the beheading and said when Under questioning from after 3 p.m., saying he had to The Westland Garden Club 226-0400 or visit their Web Participants will get a hot dog he came back in, Orlewicz had Assistant Wayne County "meet with JP." will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, site at www.westlandjaycees. lunch, and a buffet banquet SorenserVs head cradled in his Prosecutor Robert Moran, She testified Sorensen told April 12, at the Collins House, org. and awards will follow at 4 hands and actually used one Mullins said he first heard her he and "JP" were going to located in the Westland p.m. at Buffalo Wild Wings, hand to move Sorensen's jaw. Orlewicz talk about killing get $3,000 from an unidenti- Historic Village Park on Wayne Bowling fund-raiser 6677 N. Wayne Road. "He moved the jaw... up Sorensen "weeks earlier." fied friend of JP's. Sorensen told Road between Marquette and A bowling fund-raiser will be Costs are $80 for an indi- and down and said, 'How's "He said he wanted to stab Scarlett "they owed it" to them. Cherry Hill. There will be a held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April vidual entry> $1OO for a tee box it going, Alex?' as if mimick- him... bag him in a tarp... and When asked if "JP" was in the discussion on landscaping 19, at Vision Lanes on Ford sponsor, $320 for a foursome, ing (Sorensen) saying it" Hang him upside down burn- courtroom, both Milowe and plans for the park and on the in Westland to benefit Chris entry, $1,000 to for a foursome Letkemann testified. ing," Mullins testified. "JP told Scarlett identified Orlewicz. plant and seed exchange, which Grochowski who has been bat- entry and to put a sponsor's Letkemann said he and (former co-defendant Alexander The first two days of tes- will be happening on May 15. tling leukemia for 21/2 years. name on a refreshment cart, Orlewicz, with help from a Letkemann) and me that timony saw lawyers for both Everyone is invited. For more The cost is $25 per person, or $2,000 for a foursome entry third friend, Isam Ayyash, (Sorensen) owed him money sides follow the path they each information, call (734) 522- $45 per couple and includes 3 and to sponsor a logo on sou- loaded Sorensen's body into the and he was angry about it." mapped out in their opening 3918. games of ninepin no tap (five venirs. Those who can't attend back of Orlewicz's Chevy S-1O Police say Orlewicz aban- statements. Moran Monday people per lane), shoes, pizza still may make donations. pickup and drove it to a field doned the idea of killing called the murder a premedi- Benefit concert and pop. There also will be a For more information call in Northville Township, where Sorensen on Nov. 6 because tated act that was the result of The Westland Jaycees will 50/50 raffle, a special High Tony Wager at (734) 637-7992 they chimped it. Letkemann said Sorensen had been dropped off a well-thought-out, deliberate sponsor a benefit Concert for Rollers 5O/5O raffle and silent or Diane Fritz at (734) 595- Orlewicz then doused the body by his girlfriend, who would plan. Congenital Diaphragmatic auction. 4981. with gasoline and set it afire. then have been a witness to Defense attorney Niskar Hernia Research at 2 p.m. Register by April 12. For The pair then left Sorensen's Sorensen's last whereabouts. called Sorensen's death an act Sunday, April 13, at the Penalty more information, contact Day of prayer car in a Meijer parking lot in After the failed plan on of self-defense and a case of Box, at 28121 Plymouth Road, Patty Sheppard at (734) The Wayne/Westland/ Westland, and disposed of Tuesday, Mullins said Orlewicz panic in its aftermath. Niskar Livonia. The cost is $5 and will 414-0606 or by e-mail at Garden City Ministerial his head the following day by asked him to come back the called Orlewicz "a loving son, include eight bands, food and [email protected] Ass&ciation is hosting a throwing it in the Rouge River next day (Nov. 7), but Mullins a loving brother, a loving door prizes. or Tracey Hrubiak at (734) National Day of Prayer event in what Letkemann called a testified he decided not to. friend" and said the teenager Congenital diaphragmatic 414-7431 or by e-mail at lucky noon Thursday, May 1 at "desolate" part of Hines Park. "At first I wasn't objecting, but acted in self-defense after an hernia (CDH) occurs when the [email protected]. Westland City Hall. Everyone Ayyash testified Wednesday eventually I... decided I didn't angry Sorensen, upset that the diaphragm does not fully form, is invited. For more informa- he got a call fromOrlewic z want to be part of it," Mullins intended victim of the extortion allowing abdominal organs 2nd annual Read-In tion, call Cathy Fisher at (734) summoning him to the Canton . said. hadn't shown up, pulled a gun like the stomach, spleen, liver, The Lutheran Church 306-8242. garage and, when he got there, Mullins admitted on the on Orlewicz. he testified he kicked the body, stand Tuesday he had initially "It was never a plan to kill which at that point had been lied to police about his involve- (Sorensen)," Niskar told jurors. wrapped in a tarp, because he ment, but told the truth when "It was a plan to extort money. thought "it was some kind of Canton police questioned him (Sorensen) pulled a gun on Church observes 50th anniversary sickjoke." in the wake of a plea accepted (Orlewicz), a fight ensued and Ayyash said he helped by Orlewicz's former co- in self-defense (Sorensen) was Former members are being James Lawson will officiate. tuary which was torn down. Orlewicz load the body into defendant, Westland teenager killed." invited back to Community Sunday school for all ages will The church, located at 33031 the truck, then gave Orlewicz Alexander Letkemann. Niskar painted the victim, Freewill Baptist Church in be at 10 a.m. Cherry Hill west of Venoy has his jeans and T-shirt because Letkemann pleaded guilty Sorensen, as someone who Westland Sunday, April 13, to The church, originally a membership of about 100. Orlewicz's clothing was bloody. to second-degree murder and carried a gun and a knife, and join in a service of celebration known as Bibleland, was It offers Sunday School at 10 "He said he stabbed mutilation of a corpse in return tried to "influence teenagers ... of the church's 50th anniver- founded on April 10,1958, by a.m., worship at 11 a.m. and (Sorensen) and killed him... for his testimony. At sentencing into his world of crime, into his sary. the late Dr. Porter served as its evening worship at 6:30 p.m. he cut his bead off... the head later this month, Letkemann is world of drugs," The celebration wil] be part pastor for 35 years. The gym- Sunday and prayer service was in a blue container," Ayyash expected to be sentenced to 20- It was a tough thing for of the worship service at 11 a.m. nasium was recently remodeled and Bible meeting at 7 P-tn. testified. 30 years on the second-degree Sorensen's parents, James and in the church sanctuary. Pastor and replaced the original sanc- Wednesday. Letkemann and another teen, murder and 10 years cp the Kimberly Sorensen of Westland, Alex Mullins, who testified mutilation, with the sentences to hear. 'It's hard," James Sorensen admitted. "There are two sides to everything, and we just have school affordable to students sure "we're seeing the desired to deal with that. We just want SCHOFIELD of low-income families so they results," Schofield said. WHERE HOMETOWN STORIES UNFOLD (the jury) to listen." FROM PAGE At can make up lost credit. And with funding tied to HOMETOWNL1FE.COM Assistant Wayne County "I don't oppose them enrollment, the district needs Medical Examiner Dr. Leigh curriculum and testing. In (requirements), I think we to continue to market itself. Hlavaty testified Sorensen had particular, it's students who need them," she said. "I think . "We need to promote it to HOW TO REACH US suffered 13 stab wounds prior are struggling to meet the it would have been nice to have families both within and out- to his death. Two of the wounds mathematics requirements. been able to have few more side our community and we Home Delivery/Customer Service 1-866-88-PAPER (866-887-2737) — one to the chest that pierced "I believe as a district we years to work with middle need to examine why families Newsroom (734)953-2104 Fax (734)591-7279 the heart and another to the need to be proactive in finding schoolers to have them ready. leave us," she said. Sports Niqhtilne .'. (734)953-2104 upper abdomen that struck the a solution so that our dropout This is such a dramatic change As for why she should be Classified Advertising 1-800-579-S ELL (7355) liver — likely combined to cause rate doesn't soar," she said. for state. I think with these re-elected to the school board, Sorensen's death, she said. "Forty percent of our ninth- requirements, we've taken the Schofield said she believes in Display Advertising (734)582-8363 She also said the lack of soot graders flunked Algebra I the joy of learningaway from them. the district and has the pas- in Sorensen's airway indicated first semester." "We must comply with what sion for it. POSTAL PERIODICAL REQUIREMENTS his body — 80 percent of which Schofield said the district state wants us to do, but I "I believe in the Wayne- The Westland Observer - Publication NO. USPS 663-530 Published every Thursday and Sunday. was badly burned — had been has added a fundamentals don't think will be good for all Westland schools and I want Periodical postage is paid at Livonia, Michigan 48150. burned after his death. class to be taken in conjunc- students in Michigan." to see them continue to do 36251 Schoolcraft. Livonia, Mi 48150 Hlavaty also testified there tion with an algebra class to Other issues facing the dis- a good job of educating the were no drugs or alcohol in reinforce strategies and is trict are funding and declining children " she said. "I have the Sorensen's system at the time of looking at seventh-hour class enrollment. While the district time to give to the schools and CITY OF WESTLAND his death. to allow for some credit recov- has a fund equity so it can I enjoy what I am doing." ery. The district also is look- NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION maintain programs, it needs [email protected] | (734) 459-2700 ing at ways to make summer to examine them to make [email protected] | (734) 953-2112 On Thursday, April 17, 2008, various items of the City of Westland Police Department will be sold at public auction. The auction will be held at Insurance Auto Auction 8251 Rawsonville Road, County of Wayne, at 10:30 a.m. The following items will be offered for sale Notice of Public Sale of Personal Property. to the highest bidder: CITY OF GARDEN CITY Notice is hereby-given- that pursuant to Section 4 of the Self Service Stock Year Make Model VIN Storage Facility Act, State of Michigan, PS Orangeco, Inc. and/or COUNTY OF WAYNE, MICHIGAN 4054139 1999 Ford Escort 3FAKP1133XR132270 Shurgard TRS, Inc. will conduct sale(s) at Public Storage (formerly 4054176 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee 1J4GZ78SXSC666572 Shurgard) located at 36001 Warren Rd Westland, MI 48185-6591 4059164 1994 Dodge Ram Truck 1B7HC16YXRS591808 (734)729-7095 on 4/25/08 at .10:30 am. Sales are for cash only. SPECIAL ASSESSMENT - PROPOSED ROLL PUBLIC Vehicles are sold in "as is" condition. Removal within 24 hours. For sale and storage units in which rent HEARING - MAPLEWOOD PHASE II and fees are past due. The referenced vehicles,as well as many others, may be previewed by prospective buyers on Wednesday, April 16,2008, from 8:30 am - PRESENT: Mayor Plakas, Councilmembers Walker, Personal property described below in the matter of: 4:30 pm. Wasczenski, Gora, Kerwin and'Dodge. 1046 - Joseph A Donaldson - Shopvac, Freezer, TV ABSENT: . Counciimember Todd. Vehicles may be deleted from this list at any time prior to the start 1068 - Jeanine Schifino - Microwave, Mattress, Boxspring of the auction. 1086 - Yolanda Charleston -1086 ~ TV, Micorwave, Portable Stereo . Terms and Conditions will be applicable to any item sold. RESOLUTION BY: Counciimember Wasczenski. 1202 - Michelle Carter - Mattress, Washer, Dryer SUPPORTED BY: Counciimember Dodge. Registration fees apply. 1314 - Robert Frost - Desk, 4 Boxes, Wardrobe Publish: April 10,2008 ' . ozmwMT-w 2026 - Erin Richardson - TV, Mattress, Microwave WHEREAS, at a Regular Meeting of the Council on April 7, 2008 2028 - Nedra Banks - Stove, Headboard, 10 Boxes the City Council adopted a Resolution of 3068 - Diane Price - Dresser, Vanity, Entertainment Center Determination for Special Assessment District 4220, Notice of Public Sale 3190 - Keith Judkins - China Cabinet, Mattress, 4 Chairs and the City Assessor was directed to prepare such 3220 - Cornell Barringer -100 CDs, Speakers, 4 Totes roll; and Pursuant to State Law, a sale will be held at: Secured Self 4016 - Christina Hughes - China Cabinet, Loveseat, 10 Totes Storage, 6855 Yale, Westland, MI, April 26,2008 at 1:00 pm. 4096 - Claudia E Barber-Martin - 50 Boxes, 2 Totes, Misc Items WHEREAS, such roll has been preparedand is presented herewith; 5014 - Wilfred Bailey Jr - Microwave, 1 Tote, Entertainment Center #135 Robert Harris 5056 - Claire Joslin - Couch, 10 Boxes, Armoire .NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Special #138 Lois Prater 5068 - Aaliyah Muhammad - China Cabinet, 4 Chairs, Table #225 Robert Tuczak Assessment Maplewood Phase II Roll Number 4220 be 5096 - Fayviaa Watts - 20 Boxes, Bed Mattress, Misc Items filed with the City Clerk for public examination; and, #245 Terry Kueharski 5120 - Jeremy R Semeniuk - Dryer, Mattress, Box Spring #301' Murray Ziedman 5134 - Fred Croft - Dresser, Mattress, Boxspring BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing be held on #311 Lenard Hodges/Andrew Draper 5182 -Roseitta Jones -10 Boxes, 3 Totes, Misc Items Monday, April 21, 2008, at 7:00 p;m. in the Council #340 Roy Watt 6066 - Lena Sturgis - Freezer, 2 Chairs, Mattress Chambers, 6000 Middlebelt, Garden City, MI 48135, #411 Lois Moore #422 Kory Myerg notice of such Public Hearing to be published in the newspaper of general circulation of the City, and that #520 National Business Machine Publish; April 10 & 17,2008 #736 Rose Middleton notice of such meeting be given by first class mail to #827 Tod Komor the last known owner of each parcel affected thereby #934 Eric Fitch pursuant to the Garden City Code of Ordinances #1024 Gary Holden Chapter 40, Section 40.06. #1122 Willard Stickels #1230 Amanda Arnett Allyson M. Bettis, Treasurer/City Clerk #1231 David Rogoff #1425 Ann-Marie Owens, Check us out on the Web every day Adopted: April 7,2008 #1438 Dawn Shaw at hometownlife.com Resolution: 08-04-060 Units Contain: Miscellaneous Household items Publish: April 10,2008 Publish: April 10 and 17,2008 Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, April 10,2008 Www.hometoi.vnlife.com (W) A3 Alert resident
BYDARRELLCLEM getaway car, phoned police home invasion charges. They OBSERVER STAFF WRITER and guided them to the area of have been identified as Justin Venoy and Dorsey roads, where Adkins, 20, of Westland; Rodney An alert witness on Westland's Dinsmore said officers stopped a Severance, 22, of Canton; his south side trailed four home inva- green, 1994 Pontiac. Police found female cousin, Casey Severance, sion suspects in their getaway car stolen items in the car ranging 22; and Bryant Roach, 19, of- while phoning local police, who from clothing to a jewelry box and Westland. nabbed four defendants during a bottles of coins, the detective said. Adkins also was arraigned on traffic stop. Officers also found the pis- a charge of carrying a concealed The incident led to fourdefen - tol tucked under the car seat, weapon. dants being arraigned Monday Dinsmore said. Cicirelli entered not-guilty on second-degree home invasion Police Lt Dan Karrick, who pleas for the defendants and charges, and one of them also is heads up Westland's detective ordered them jailed in lieu of TOM HAWLEY|STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER charged with having a 9mm pis- bureau, commended the wit- $25,000 cash/surety bonds. They Here's the button worn by Mayor William Wild's administration to show that things are being done differently this tol under the seat of the car, police ness for helping police arrest four are scheduled for an April 17 pre- budget year. Sgt. David Dinsmore said. defendants. liminary hearing that will deter- The charges stem from two "It was a great effort on his mine whether they will face trial home invasions that Dinsmore part, most definitely," Karrick in Wayne County Circuit Court. said happened last Thursday said, adding that police depend Second-degree home invasion evening while no one was on citizens to help them fight is punishable by up to 15 years in inside two residences at the Old crime. prison. Adkins could face up to Orchard Mobile Home Park, near Four defendants appeared five years, if convicted of having a BYDARRELLCLEM positions; and a heavier workload eral government at 10:15 a.m.; Glenwood and Wayne roads. An before 18th District Judge Sandra concealed weapon. OBSERVER STAFF WRITER for directors and their workers, police at 10:30 ajn.; the joint dis- alert witness told police he saw Ference Cicirelli on Monday for among numerous other measures. patch program at 10:45 a.m.; the suspicious activity and decided to an arraignment on second-degree [email protected] (734) 953-2110 Westland City Council mem- An average household will pay mayoral department at 11 a.n%; trail a vehicle leaving the scene. bers listened intently Monday $60 more a year for water, but the council's legislative depart- Intruders had forcedope n evening as Mayor William Wild would recoup about half of that ment at 11:15 a.n%; the city clerk's the door of one home, and they gave them a 30-minute synopsis from reductions in trash-disposal office at 11:30 a.m.; and elections gained entry to a second residence of his newly proposed $60.6 mil- and drain taxes. and police/fire civil service at by cutting a screen and opening lion budget, which reflects the In developing his plan, Wild's 11:45 a.m. the door, Dinsmore said. harsh realities of brutal economic administration reviewed every The meeting will continue with A male witness trailed the times. line-item expense in the city's assessment/board of review at WANTED Next, the council will dissect budget. Moreover, the mayor 12:15,p.m.; personnel department HOMES THAT NEED ROOFING the mayor's spending plan during required every department head at 12:30 p.m.; general civil ser- two public, four-hour study ses- to submit fourbudge t proposals, vice commission and police/fire sions at City Hall. The first will be ranging from their ideal spending retirement board at 12:45 pm; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday; plan to a 15 percent cut. His even- building department at 1 p.m.; the second, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. tual budget landed somewhere in senior resources and Commission Saturday, April 26. between. on Aging at 1:30 p.m.; and Youth Wild, in his second year as The budget protects a $1.8 mil- Assistance at 1:45 p.m. mayor, has proposed a budget lion surplus, dipping below the $2 On Saturday, April 26, the that he concedes is remarkably million mark. Still, the balance council will discuss 18th District different than those of years past. isn't nearly as threatening as a Court at 10 a.m.; the city attor- He has vowed that the city needs $200,000 balance of seven years ney's office at 10:15 a.m.; fire to move beyond the status quo to ago, said council President James department at 10:30 a.ra; cable weather troubling times and to Godbout. station WLND at 10:45 a.m.; • Quietest Units in '»ojr npighibcrhood to continue providing services that "I would never want to see the library at 11 a.m.; economic v iv." ^f the lev- o't'ur NEW Erie Metal Roofing residents expect. us get in that position again," development at 11:15 a.m.; special •Affordable Pricing System C-ui i-/. .me u *„•• ^nni'el, P9 .\orthyovr To prove his point, Wild has Godbout said. economic development districts • Quality Installation I'TIIT This «• -c i*r"")nf cu v.ill Ltfo issued buttons that his directors In an interview, Wild didn't at 11:30 a.m.; and the planning pinned to their business attire just outline gloom-and-doom department at 11:45 a.m. • Extended Warranties C? I :rcl?v * - sea r . J- , j. <*\ /\n Erie Metal Roof A II Monday. They read, "But We scenarios. In one bright spot, he The sessions will continue with • EZ Financing CL "OI U r.Lhr " vb-i w i' (. o nrmer .n the Have Always Done It This Way" said the Mike Modano Ice Arena community development/housing jp i*--1 ql-o -"Due si 3t idl J." n:°res' — yet the slogan was defaced could turn a $30,000 profit next at 12:15 p.m.; parks and recre- Lc *l ' »' "J ^ ailable with a red line drawn through it year, a dramatic turnaround from ation department at 12:30 p.m.; (734)525-1930 like a No Smoking sign. a $250,000 deficit aboutfive parks and rec advisory council Don t iiTSi this, opportunity to save1 Wild has proposed a spending years ago. and historical commission at plan that he said staves off a $3 For residents who want to sit in 12:45 p.m.; the city's golf course million hole in city finances. As on the new budget talks, here's a and ice arena at 1 p.m.; general 1-8GG-9 32-3743 8919 MIDDLEBELT • LIVONIA : reported in Sunday's Observer, tentative schedule: maintenance/motorpool at 1:15 www.trieMctJ Roofs.com the budget calls for an 8 percent This Saturday, council mem- p.m.; highway maintenance/ mrxrat *-•- a* -"-"• --- *• -A." idmiMMnHngBB water-sewer rate hike; two layoffs bers will discuss income /revenue svaUr and sewer at 1:30 p.m.; and and 12 rail-time jobs left vacant: at K-KLIH.: hniinwcH'nartment; san? Uit mn/triish-disposfU issues the elimination of some part-time City I stall and grounds, and gen- at 1:45 p.m.
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The first quarter of and keeping 2008 was not a.good time for their finan- investors. It won't be unusual cial house in to have a lower net worth order, there than at the beginning of the is something year. The issue is what to do? they can do One of the mistakes inves- now to help tors make is they assume they make orga- Money Matters always have to do something. nizing financ- Sometimes, the best course of es easier. Rick Bloom action is to do nothing. Don't At the rush out and radically change end of each your portfolio. Unfortunately, quarter, when financial state- that's what too many inves- ments arrive, it's a good time tors do and then they miss to review results. The results out on the eventual rebound. PHOTOS BY TOM HAWLEY | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER of this quarter are going to The reason for a personal Kevin Ferguson stands in front of Westland's newest funeral home, Risko-Ferguson-Ziomek Funeral Nome and Cremation Services, on Wayne Road, between be difficult, however, ignor- family balance sheet is not . Palmer and Gienwood. ing them doesn't make it any necessarily to make changes better. in a portfolio, but rather to As always, the first thing to stay in touch with your finan- do is to check the accuracy of cial situation. statements. At a minimum, Everything in society has Funeral home the ending balance of last become more complex and quarter's statement should that is true when it comes to 8Y SUE MASON match the beginning balance personal finance. You can- OBSERVER STAFF WRITER of this statement. not be involved with your Make sure you have been finances only once a year.-You Kevin Ferguson admits that credited with any and all new have to set up a routine where the silver-topped black hearse contributions and that any .at different points in time parked by his front door is , withdrawals have been prop- you review different aspects "pretty neat." It's attracted a lot erly accounted. In addition, of your personal financial of looks and a lot of comments. make sure you have not been affairs. That's precisely what charged any unnecessary For example, the time to Ferguson wants to hear about fees. If there is a fee you do review auto and home insure Westland's newest funeral not understand, ask ques- ance can be at renewal. The home — Risko-Ferguson- tions. time to review investments Ziomek Funeral Home and In reviewing statements, is when quarterly statements Cremation.Services. Couches, a don't assume financial insti- arrive. "I'm from Westland, I flat screen tutions are always correct, You'd be surprised how graduated from John Glenn TV and They make mistakes and it much better your financial High School," said Ferguson. tables are is up to you and me to keep affairs will be by spending a "My goal has always been to part of the them honest. little time on a regular basis. have a funeral home here in lounge on Once you have reviewed Westland," the second- the statements for accuracy, Rick Bloom is a fee-only financial Ferguson has transformed floor where then it's time to do a personal adviser. Observer & Eccentric readers an 11,000-square-foot build- there's also family balance sheet — noth- can submit questions at moneymat- ing full of small offices into a game ing more than a listing of [email protected]. For more a funeral home that offers room for assets less liabilities. Assets information, visit Rick's Web site at personalized and full service children. less liabilities equals net www.bloomassetmanagement.com. funerals, burials and crema- worth. Doing a family bal- You can hear Rick noon to 3 p.m. tions. It has two chapels on the room with the Xbox gaming service. "My dad was assistant chief/ ance sheet on a quarterly or Sundays on WOTK1400 AM. first floor and a large show- system and a computer with "It's now part of the service fire marshal Ed Ferguson, room, lounge, children's game Internet access. There's also and probably is as important when be retired he helped a small aviary, filled with live a part of the service as the me with the purchase of the birds, clergy." Detroit funeral home," said "There were a lot of little Ferguson's interest in being Ferguson. "He still comes in. offices that we tore out to cre- a funeral director was piqued He likes being with the family." ate the chapels," Ferguson when he attended the funeral Another member of the team said. "Once we figured we of a classmate as a represen- is his wife, Marci, who shares could have two big rooms, the tative of his class at Glenn. his interest in the business. upstairs became the focus for He watched what the funeral She's doing her undergraduate people to get away." director did and decided he work, but helps with preparing Ferguson stresses personal- could do that. After high the video presentations. She ization, offering families video school, he attended Wayne also helped decorate the new presentations of photographs State University where he funeral home. that celebrate their loved one's studied mortuary science. The funeral home offers full- life. Both chapels have projec- Ferguson is one of three service funerals, burials and tion systems and screens as licensed funeral directors cremations as well as interna- well as theater sound systems at the facility. Joining him tional experience in handling to view the productions that are Christopher Ziomek and arrangements. And with it are prepared by the staff. Nancy Ziomek. They work comes an important lesson "Personalization is huge together and share the Risko Ferguson got watching the with me," he said. "What sets name. funeral director when he was us apart from other funeral According to Ferguson, 16 years old. homes is that we celebrate the Risko Funeral Home got its "I realized that you've got to person's life through the video start in 1935 in Detroit and be a caring person," Ferguson presentation of their photo- was bought by Zioraek in the said. "It's important to spend graphs. It isn't a new thing, 197Os-198Os and relocated to as much time as possible with but we take to a new level. We Livonia. It eventually reverted the family." produce their life stories and back to Risko which Ferguson play it at the right point of the bought 1994. [email protected] (734) 953-2112
BY REBECCA JONES graduates tend to stay in the who was murdered on campus. OBSERVER STAFF WRITER state, he said, than for exam- Eastern officials were accused ple, the University of Michigan, of initially covering it up. Since At a time when campus whose graduates move else- then, the university has taken safety, increased tuition and where. steps to improve safety, such as a statewide brain drain are • Slingwein, who has served adding monitors in dorms and on everyone's . on the student senate for one bringing in a private security mind, Adam year, will finish a double major firm. "We need more people Slingwein has in economics and political sci- there," Slingwein said. become student ence next April. The degree In the wake of campus shoot- body president will have taken him fiveyears , ings like at Virginia Tech a at Eastern but he said he wanted to stick year ago and Northern Illinois Michigan around and do what he can to University in February, there is University. help the school. a national movement to allow Slingwein, He plans to attend law school students to carry guns on cam- who graduated Slingwein and wants to work as a trial pus. Slingwein is opposed. from Churchill lawyer on criminal cases. He'll "If anything, it will make it High School in 2004, ran on go to the best law school he more dangerous," he said. "The a platform to address these can, even if it is out of state, but last thing I want to see is some- issues. he said, "I have every intention one standing up with a gun in a He will be sworn in Saturday, of coming back to work and lecture hall" to defend against April 12. live in Michigan." an attacker and a student get- Slingwein's ideas include For the first three years at ting hit in the crossfire. increasing the number of eyes Eastern, Slingwein, a former Slingwein and his run- and ears (student volunteers member of Churchill's golf ning mate have advocated for and public safety officers), stra- team, commuted from Livonia. Eastern in Lansing. Through tegic budget cuts (particularly This year he's living just off their efforts, the governor in the area of administration) campus. He participates in has included renovations to and advocating for increased mock trial and is a member of Eastern's Pray-Harrold building state funding. the Sigma Pi fraternity. in her current budget proposal. It makes more sense for the A second trial just got under- state to support Eastern, whose way in the case of a student [email protected] | (734) 953-2054. Observer S Eccentric Thursday, April 10,2006 Www.iiometownli'e.com
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If you want to submit an item for Calihan Hall, Detroit. Sponsored by the Vespers Office for Evangelization invites org. 7-9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, in the Activity. the religion calendar, fax it to (734) Archdiocese of Detroit, the conference Council of Orthodox Christian Churches all area Catholics to join Rev. Alex Bethany Suburban West Center Hall. For registration informa- 591-7279 or write: Religion Calendar, doors open at 7 a.m. followed by a day of Metropolitan Detroit services Kratz of the Archdiocesan Mobile Monthly Dance 8 p.m. to midnight tion, call Mary Ellen at (734) 464-4435. Observer Newspapers, 36251 of speakers and Eucharistic celebra- continue Sunday, April 13, at St. Petka Evangelization Team 7-9:30 p.m. Saturday May 3, at St. Robert ENDOW Schoolcraft, Livonia, Ml 48150. Deadline tion, concludes at 4 p.m. For informa- Serbian Orthodox Church, Troy. General Friday, Aprl!18, at St. Michael the Bellarmine, 27101 W.Chicago at St. Michael the Archangel Parish of for an announcement to appear in the tion, visit www.christschosen.com. public as well as Orthodox Christians Archangel Church, 11441 Hubbard, Inkster Rd., Redford. Cost'$10. Doors Livonia hosts two different sessions Thursday edition-Is noon Monday. Mom-to-Mom sale invited. Proceeds used for.COCC chari- south,of Plymouth Rd., Livonia. The open 7:30 PM. Call (734) 261-5716. of the Archdiocese of Detroit's ENDOW 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 12, in ties and projects. Bring nonperish- evening will begin with a Holy Hour, Cinco d'Mayo/Game Night 7:30-10 p.m. program, a continuing women's study the church gym and classrooms at St. abie packaged food for donation to followed by small-ground discussions, Friday May 9, at the St.Linus Annex group focused on the dignity of women Sanskrit chanting Thomas a' Becket, 555 S. Ulley, Canton, Orthodox parish food pantries for teaching, and fellowship. The series across from the doors of the Church. of ail ages and faiths. Based on Pope An ongoing, weekly class taught phone (734) 981-1333. Check Web site needy in metro area. For information, continues on May 9, and then resumes Call (734) 513-9479 or (313) 996-8644. John Pauf li's Letter-to Women, the by Ania Kopczynski, 7-8:30 p.m. for details, kirstemoline.com/mom- call Richard Shebib (734) 422-0278 Sept. 19, and runs through December. Cost wtli be either a snack, dessert for group meets 9:30 a.m. Thursdays Thursdays, at Renaissance Unity, 2mom.html. Over 70 tables and racks or send e-mai! to paschabooksd>sbc- Ali interested Cathoiics welcome. Call at least 10 people or a couple of large (began Jan, 10). The second session is 11200 E. Eleven Mile, Warren. No of great finds for babies, toddlers and global.net. (734) 26M455, Ext 200. bottles of pop (regular and diet) or $5 called Different Times, Abiding Dignity pre-registration required. A free-will kids. Several Large Item Rooms full of Rummage sale •Card party and we will supply the paper products and deals with a woman's inherent collection is taken at the session. For strollers, cribs, car seats, exersaucers, 1 Donations accepted 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ss.'Simon and Jude Church will hold a and the coffee, dignity at ail stages of her life from information, call (586) 353-2300 or large toys, etc. Admission $1. Those and 6-9 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, Happy Days luncheon and card party Monthly Breakfast Meeting 9:30 a.m. 0 tolOO.Thegroup meets9:30a.m.' visit www.renaissanceunity.org. shopping with strollers will be admit- April 14-16; Congregational Pre-Sale 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, April 18, Saturday May 17, at Leon's 30149 Tuesdays (began Jan. 8). Both groups Rummage sale. ted after 10 a.m. 7-9 p.m. Thursday, April 17; Public at the church, 32500 Palmer, east of Ford Rd., Garden City. All separated, meet in the convent basement meet- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at Celebrating families Rummage Sale 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Venoy, Westland. The cost of the non- divorced and singles welcome; for ing room. Women of all ages and St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, After 5 p.m. Mass Saturday, April 12, Friday, April 18, and 9:30 a.m. to noon smoking event is $7 per person and details call (734) 513-9479. faiths welcome. There is a $60 charge 26701 Joy, east Qf Inkster Rd, and after 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and ($2 bag sale) Saturday, April 19, at there will be table and door prizes Bethany Together Dance 8 p.m. for materials, but no woman will be Dearborn Heights. $2 bag sale at 2:30 11:30 a.m. Masses Sunday, April 13, in Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 39020 and 50/50 raffles. For ticket reserva- to midnight Saturday, May 31, Don turned away because of inability to p.m. Call (313) 274-3820. the Monsignor Alex Brunett Activity Five Mile, Livonia. Call (734) 464-0211. tions, cal! (734)722-1343. Hubert V.F.W. Hall 27345 Schoolcraft pay. Register by calling (734) 261-1455, Open house Center at St. Aidan Catholic Church, The Petticoat Ladies Mom2Mom (1-96 service drive), east of Inkster Ext, 207 or online at www.endowoniine. 4-7 p.m. Friday, April 12, open house 17500 Farmington Rd., Livonia. Call Meet Sarah Pofk_, Mary Todd Lincoln, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 19, at Rd., Redford. Admission $15. For infor- com. St. Michael's complex is at 11441 with silent auction to celebrate (734) 425-5950. View large LEGO Julia Grant and idaMcKinley at a Garden City First United Methodist mation, call (586) 264-0284. Hubbard, south of Plymouth Road, completion of the conversion of St. displays, watch short movies on joys presentation 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, Church. Admission $1. Tables still Father Kern award dinner Livonia. John's Episcopal Church Rectory into and struggle of Catholic family living, at Faith Lutheran Church, 30000 Five available for $20. Call Rhonda at (734) In honor of the Rev. Clement Kern ENDOW a new multi-purpose, handicap acces- browse Catholic bookstore's display, Mile, west of MiddSebelt, Livonia. No 795-6921 for more information! Thursday, May 8(6 p.m. reception and Educating on the Nature and Dignity of sible youth house, 574 S. Sheldon, supervised LEGO play area for the charge but reservations requested. Sisters in Christ silent auction, 7 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. Women sessions 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, Plymouth. For information, call (734) kids. No charge. Call (734) 421-7249 by April 11. Women's conference 8:30 a.m. to 4 award ceremony). Tickets $100. For . to March 6, (explores Pope John Paul. 453-0190 or visit www.stjohnsplym- Pancake breakfast Holy Cow rummage sale p.m. Saturday, April 19, at St. James information and reservations, call li's Mulieris Dignitatem - On the Dignity outh.org. 8:30-11 a.m. Sunday, April 13, in the Pre-sale noon to 4 p.m, and 5-8 p.m.' Presbyterian Church, 25350 W. Six Mile, (248)666-1194. and Vocation of Women), in Bixmai Hail Bethany Suburban West activity center at St. Aidan's Church, Thursday, April 17 (cost is $3); 9:30 east of Beech Daly, Redford. Cost is church building at St. Aidan Catholic All separated, divorced and singles 17500 Farmington Road, north of Six a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday,' April 18, and $40 pre-conference registration, $50 ONGOING Church, 17500 Farmington Rd., Livonia. welcome. Sequence Tournament Mile, Livonia. Cost is $4 adults, $4 chil- 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 19, at door. Call (313) 534-7730. Single Place Ministry Second session is 7-9 p.m. Mondays to {board games) 7:30-10 p.m. Friday, dren age 10 and under. at St. John's Episcopal Church, 574 S. Day of Reflection Single Piace Ministry continues to March 3, (explores Pope John Paul li's April 12, at the St.Linus Annex across Church schedule Sheldon, Plymouth. For more informa- Bethany Central Board is offering a Day meet Thursdays 7:30-7:45 p.m. for Letter to Women), in conference room from the doors of the Church. Call Garden City Presbyterian Church con- tion, call (734) 453-0190 or visit www. of Reflection hosted by the Rochester social time, 7:45-8 p.m. opening, 8-9 in parish office. Registration required (734) 513-9479, or Michele (313) 996- tinues its 10 a.m, worship service with stjohnsplymouth.org, Bethany 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April p.m. program, at First Presbyterian for both sessions. $60 for materials for 8644. Monthly breakfasts a.m. traditional hymns, scripture readings Rummage sale 19, at St. Andrew's Catholic Church. This Church, 200 E. Main St., Northville. Call each session. Contact Michele Schmidt Saturday April 19, at Leon's Family and choral music (fellowship follows). Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 9:30 a.m. Mini Conference will have two topics: (248) 349-0911 or visit www.singie- at (734) 367-0353 or send e-mail to Dining 30149 Ford Road, south side Youth Sunday School and nursery to 4 p.m. Friday, April 18, and 9:30 Social Security Benefits for Divorced place.org. Cost is $5. [email protected]. (next to Tim Horton's), Garden City. For care also available at 10 a.m. Adult , a.m. to noon Saturday, April 19, in People and the Catholic Annulment Prince of Peace Church Day of service details, call Kathy, (734) 513-9479. Sunday School at 8:30 a.m. informal the fellowship hall at 39020 Five Mile, . Process. There is no cost for confer- Recovery, inc., meets at 10 a.m., every Began in January, a Day of Service and Men's conference gathering 6 p.m. every Sunday with between Newburgh and Haggerty ence and lunch will be served. For Wednesday at the church, Walnut Lake Spirituality will be made available by Put Out into the Deep: Brothers in scriptures and discussion at the roads, $2 bag sale on Saturday. details, call Audrey (248) 613-5461. Road and Green, West Sloomfield. the Capuchin Soup Kitchen and the Christ Standing Together Saturday, church on Middlebelt, one block south Evening of evangelization Pax Christ! conference Recovery, Inc., is an international Solanus Casey Center. The purpose April 12, at University of'Detroit Mercy's of Ford Rd. Call (734) 421-7620. The Archdiocese of Detroit's 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April • non-profit, self-help community based of the day is to serve, to meet, and 19, at Christo Rey Church, Lansing. service organization that helps people to have one's faith grow. The day Theme focuses on bringing an end with nervous and emotional disorders allows groups to'help at the Capuchin to racism. Registration fee $40 until reduce their suffering and improve Services Center and dine with guests April 12, $45 after, visit www.paxchris- their quality of life. Call Martha Paul at at the Capuchin Soup Kitchen. timi.org, send e-mail to TirakPaxMi® (248) 682-9362 or e-mail her at mar- A tour of the Earth Works urban aol.com or cal! (517) 482-2558. [email protected]. garden, which provides six tons of pro- MAMA'S Coffeehouse Sunday services duce each season, will also be made - 15th anniversary celebration Come to hear about the love of Jesus available. The day concludes with a . Saturday, April 19, at Birmingham Christ for you 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. self-guided tour of the Solanus Casey Unitarian Church, 38651N. Woodward, Sundays at Faith Lutheran Church, Center, a spirituality center dedicated near Lone Pine Rd., Bloomfieid Hills. 30000 Five Mife, west of Middlebelt, to the Capuchin friar who is credited Open Mic at 7:15 p.m., show at 8 Livonia. For information, visit www. with miraculous cures and valued for p.m. Features The Biddies (Jan Krist livonfaith.org. his wise and compassionate counsel. and Kitty Donohoe), Floyd King and Tai chi and strength classes The minimum age is 7th grade and the Bashwackers, Joel Mabus, Matt Orchard United Methodist Church is the maximum size of the group is 30. Watroba, Jim Bizer and Mustard's hosting a Tai Chi class 7-8:30 p.m. The day starts at 8:30 a.m. and ends Retreat. Admission $15, $13 seniors Mondays in the Mac at the church, at 2:30 p.m. There is no cost. Lunch and age 16 and under. For information, 30450 Farmington Road, Farmington included. For information, send e-mail call (248) 569-0965. To reserve a slot Hills. The cost per class is $10 or $40 to [email protected]. HELEN PATRICIA for Open Mic, call (248) 626-4650. prepaid for five classes. The strength To learn more about the Capuchin *r (Gawthrop) KIRKPATRICK class takes piace 9:30-10:30 a.m. Soup Kitchen, visit wwvv.cskdetroit.org. Passed away on March 28, 2008 after a 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, April 20, Monday and Wednesday. Cost is $5 per long illness. Helen was born on February 3, 1922 in Huntington, WV, at St. Edith Catholic Church, 15089 class. Drops in welcome. For informa- 9 a.m. Sunday school for all ages and the second of four girls and daughter Newburgh, Livonia. Walk-ins welcome. tion, call (248) 626-3620 or visit www. Faith Forum, 10 a.m. Worship Service of Dr. Joseph Ford Gawthrop and Iris Call (734) 464-1222. orchardumc.org. with Communion and nursery, at Holy Catherine (Klinzing) Gawthrop. Her Spring rummage sale Church offerings Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church sisters, Catherine Hiner and ~ Lucy Kautz, still reside in Huntington and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday-Friday, Riverside Park Church of God, Sunday (ELCA), 30650 Six Mile, Livonia. All visi- her youngest sister, Lois McCallister, April 24-25, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. worship is at 10 a.m., Wednesday bible tors weicome. For more information, resides in Pennsylvania. Helen attend- Saturday, April 26, In the hall at St. classes (child through adult) at 7 p.m. call (734) 427-1414 or visit www.holy ed Marshall University and then mar- Joseph Parish, 16101 Rotunda Dr., youth outings held monthly, The senior crosslivonia.org. ANDREW C. THOMAS JAMES (JIM) SWANSON ried her high school sweetheart, the late Robert ("Kirk") Kirkpatrick on Dearborn. Call (313) 336-3227. ' group (age 50 plus) has lunch together Worship Service April 7, 2008, age 89 of Dearborn. Born June 10,1932, passed March 4, 1944. Helen and Kirk lived Rummage sale every month. The men get together 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Adult Bible Class Beloved husband of Gladys. Dear away April 6, 2008, age 75. in CA during WWII and eventually set- father of Sharon (Dave) Fleming, and Beloved husband of Books, clothes and lots of odds and for breakfast the first Saturday of the at 9:30 a.m,, Children's Sunday School tled in MI in 1950 where they raised Judy (Doug) Marks. Loving grandfa- Dorothy Swanson, devoted ends 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April month plus we offer choir practice during worship at 10:30 a.m., at their family. They spent many winters ther of Kara (Joe) Liguori, Kyrsten father to Steve, Kim, Ann, Tom, and in Palm Beach Gardens, FL and even- 26, at First United Methodist Church, for ali singers. All visitors weicome. immanuel Lutheran Church, 27035 Marks, Kayle Fleming and Alyssa Bill Swanson. Grandfather to ten. tually moved there permanently. Helen 6443 Merriman, Garden City. There The church is at 11771 Newburgh at Ann Arbor Trail, Dearborn Heights. For „ Marks. Great-grandfather of Tristan. Member of the United States Navy raised four daughters; Wallace, who Also survived by an extended family 1951-1953, 44-year career Design will be a bag sale at 12:45 p.m. Plymouth Road, Livonia. Call (734)464- more information, call (313) 278-5755. resides in Corte Madera, CA, Robin, of in-laws, nieces, and nephews, A Center engineer at Ford Motor 0990 for details. who lives in Chicago, Nancy from Seekers of spiritual intelligence Worship memorial service will be held on Company. Art major from the Bioomfield Hills, MI and Chris Millis Beacon Hill Christian Church (Disciples Church services Sundays: 10 a.m. Worship Service with Saturday, April 12, 2008 at 11:00 am University of Illinois, 1955. Loved who lives in Clarkston, MI. There are from the First United Methodist golf, fishing, art, and traveling the of Christ) explores the multi-faceted Want a unique church experience? Join nursery, 9 a.m. Sunday School for seven grandchildren to whom Helen Church, 22124 Garrison, Dearborn, world. Memorial service will be held theme of spiritual intelligence during in Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. for a tots through high school and Adult . was very devoted; Sarah, Ted, Peter, MI. Memorials to Kewadin Methodist at 1:00pm on Friday, April 11 at Elise, Lara, Stephen and Jonathan. the 1 p.m. Sunday worship service in service that will lift your entire family, Faith Forum at Holy Cross Evangelical Church or Arbor Hospice. Nativity United Church of Christ, Helen was a remarkable wife, mother, April at St. Michael Lutheran Church but be prepared for what will happen Lutheran Church (ELCA), 30650 Six Arrangements by Querfeld Funeral 9435 Henry Ruff Road, Livonia, MI, sister, grandmother and friend., She Home, Dearborn, MI 48150. Memorial donations can be Chapel, 7000 N. Sheldon, south of after just one service at Riverside Park Mile, Livonia. Call (734) 427-1414 or visit will be remembered for her kindness, made to Nativity United Church of Warren, Canton (enter through the Church of God, 11771 Newburgh (corner www.holycrosslivonia.org. Visitors www.querfeldfh.com compassion, grace and gentleness. In Christ. lieu of flowers, the family would wel- south double doors next to the play of Plymouth Road), Livonia. Call (734) welcome. come donations to the Alzheimer's area) For information, call (313) 402- 464-0990 for information. Sunday worship BRUCE M. ROBERTSON Association. 6900 or (313) 806-PRAY, send e-mail to Thursday fellowship dinner The early service for the Anglican April 5, 2008, age 57, of Wayne, MI. [email protected]. All are welcome, 6 p.m. dinners catered Church of Livonia is at 7:45 a.m. at Beloved husband of Joanne. Dear father of Heather {Jerry} Robertson LILLIAN MCINTOSH Reformed Protestant services by The Cookie Lady, Susan Navarro, at Trinity Church, 34500 Six Mile, west Mitchell. Brother of Patricia (Carl) Age 84, Livonia, MI, passed April 6, The doctrines and teachings of solid, St. James Presbyterian Church, 25350 of Farmington Road and next to Stano. Loving grandfather of Quinn 2008. Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, Reformed Protestantism are preached ' W, Six Mile, Redford. Cost is $6. Call Stevenson High School, Livonia. The 10 Miller, Matthew Mitchell & Anthony Farmington, MI by Rev. Sean Humby 3:30 p.m. Sundays (313)534-7730. a.m. service (with Sunday School) will Mitchell. Funeral Friday, 1pm at the Uht Funeral Home, 35400 Glenwood at the Detroit Preaching Station of the Thrift store continue to be at the Livonia Y-MCA at Rd., Westland. Family will receive Free Church of Scotland (Continuing), Open Wednesdays 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 14255 Stark Road, between Lyndon and friends Wed., 3-9pm & Thurs, 12- csso at Cherry Hill School, 50440 Cherry' Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at St. the 1-96 service drive. 9pm. Scripture Service Wed., 7pm. Hill corner of Ridge, Canton. For James Presbyterian Church, 25350 W. Worship service Family requests memorials to Dearborn Animal Shelter. Please visit information, caii (734) 402-7186, send Six Mile, Redford. Call (313) 534-7730. 10:45 a.m. Sundays, Adult Sunday and sign a tribute at: MARGARET R. (MOLLIE) e-mail to [email protected], or visit Tai Chi class School at 9:30 a.m., Children's Sunday www.uhtfh.com FELIKS OBITUARY www.members.aol.com/rsiworship/ Orchard United Methodist Church School during worship, Youth Group •Died April 6, 2008, at Beaumont POLICY detroit.html. (30450 Farmington Road, Farmington 5-7 p.m. and Catechism for Grown-ups Hospital, Royal Oak, from injuries The first five "billed" lines of an Vacation Bible School Hills) is hosting a-Tai Chi Class by Sam •. 5:30-6:30 p.m., at Trinity Church of FRANCES K. WARNER suffered in a traffic accident in Livonia. -She is survived by her hus- obituary are published at no cost. Registration began April 7 for Purdy, Wu Style Tai Chi. This meditative Livonia, 34500 Six Mile. For informa- Age 88, died February 28, 2008. She band, Kenneth M. Feliks, and her son, All additional lines will be Vacation Bible School to run July 14- form of Martial Arts is great for reduc- tion, call (734) 425-2800. was a resident of Plymouth for 56 Christian M. Feliks, both of Redford; charged at $4 per line. You may years. She was a 22 year employee of 18, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, ing stress and is great for over-al! F.I.R.E. ministries her parents, Richard and Gail place a picture of your loved one Evans Products Credit Union in 39020 Five Mile, Livonia. Call (734) health memory and balance. Everyone With theme scripture, He shall baptize McKnight of Westland; her mother Plymouth. She was also a former for an additional cost of only $6. and father-in-law, ,Nancy and Thomas 464-0211. is weicome from beginning to experi- you with the Holy Ghost and with fire member of local ladies golf and bowl- Symbolic emblems may be Feliks of Livonia; her brother, Edward enced participants at any time. Classes ing groups. She is survived by her included at no cost (example: (Luke 3:16), is organizing in Livonia at (Mihwa) McKnight of Livonia; her children, Linda (John) Spoutz of UPCOMING began 7-8:30 p.m. Jan. 14, and continue Living Water Church, 11663 Arcole in grandmother Marion McKnight of American Flags, religious Plymouth, Roger (Cheryl) Warner of every Monday thereafter. Cost per Kalamazoo; her birth mother, Mary symbols, etc.) Spring fund-raiser the Inkster and Plymouth roads area at North Carolina, and Keith (Nancy) (Mark) Amas of Spokane, Washington; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at class depends on number of partici- 7 p.m. Fridays under the leadership of . Warner of Florida; her grandchildren, her birth siblings, Christa and Matthew Noreen Klich, Kelly (Gary) Sipple, Deadlines: Cherry Hill United Methodist Church, pants. For information or to reserve Luke Willis. F.I.R.E. Ministries. For more Shulters of Michigan, and Chelsea Nick (Lissa) Warner, and Allison' 321S. Ridge Rd., south of Cherry HiH, your space, call (248) 701-1587 or (248) information, call (734) 425-6360. (Andrew) Napier of Washington State; Friday 4:15 PM for Sunday Warner; her great-grandchildren, her nieces and nephews, Sam, Gina, Wednesday 9:45 AM for Thursday Canton. A variety of vendors will be 626-3620. Visit www.orchardumc.org New worship schedule Amanda, Joseph, Jonathan, Brian, and Jessica and Kimberly Taylor and displaying and selling products. No for updates. Regular church service 10 a.m. Sundays Tyler; her great-great-grandchild, Emily McKnight of Michigan; Obituaries received after these deadlines Cameron; her sister, Violet Crews; and will be placed In the next available issue. admission fee. Refreshments and Living Water series with Communion and Nursery, 9 a.m. - Miranda and Kaitlyn Ball of Florida, a niece and a nephew. She is preceded Bake Sale available. For information, Mark McGilvrey leads a 10-week video Sunday School for all ages and Faith Troy Meister of Michigan, and Rylan, in death by her husband, Sinclair and Kaitlyn Napier of Washington e-mail your obit to call (734) 495-0035. series called H20 starting 6:30 p.m. Forum, at Hoiy Cross Evangelical "Tex." A_ memorial service will take State; and many aunts, uncles and Clothing bank Sunday, Jan. 13, at Memorial Church Lutheran Church (ELCA), 30650 Six place Tuesday, April 15, Ham at First [email protected] cousins. Moliie was a 1990 graduate of Presbyterian Church, 701 Church or fax to: Canton Christian Fellowship Clothing of Christ, 35475 Five Mile, Livonia. Call Mile, Livonia. Call (734) 427-1414. All Churchill High School and was Street, Plymouth. Interment at Atin: Obits c/o Charolette Wilson Bank is open 10 a.m. to noon on the (734) 464-6722. The group is open to visitors welcome. Visitwww.holycross- employed as a dental technician at Riverside Cemetery, Plymouth, 734-953-2232 Expertec in Westland. Visitation will fourth Saturday of every month at the men and women who would like to livonfa.org. Memorials may be made to Angela be from I-9pm Friday, April 11, with a For more information call: church, 8775 Ronda Drive, south of review the basic teachings of Jesus ' Hospice or First Presbyterian Church Sunday worship service of remembrance at 7pm at the Charolette Wilson of Plymouth, Arrangements entrusted Joy, between Haggerty and Ulley. The who claimed to be living water. 11 a.m. Sunday worship service, 9:30 L.J. Griffin Funeral home, 7707 734-953-2070 to Schrader-Howell Funeral Home. Clothing Bank is open to everyone in Couple prayer series . a.m. Sunday school, 7 p.m. Wednesday Middlebelt Road, Westland. Memorial or Liz Keiser service will be at il am Saturday, the community who is in need of new St. Colette Church, 17600 Newburgh, Bible Study, at Good Shepherd <• 734-953-2067 April 12,'at the funeral home. Family or like-new clothing. Donations are Livonia, is offering a Couple Prayer Reformed Church, 6500 N. Wayne Road GLORIA M. MARION or toll free requests contributions to the Michigan also accepted. For information, call Series (www.coupleprayer.org) for at Hunter, Westland. For information, Age 83, Farmington Hills, MI, passed Parkinson Foundation in lieu of flow- 866-818-7653 (734) 404-2480 or visit www.CantonCF. married or engaged couple, began .call (734) 721-0800. April 4, 2008. Thayer-Rock Funeral ers. Memorial tributes may be made at ask for Char or Liz Home, Farmington, MI. griffinfuneralhome.com Observer & Eccentric j Thursday, April 10,2008 (*) Www.hometownlife.com
BY LINDA ANN CHOMiN based on continuing conver- player until he read about the Holy Land, he returned to STAFF WRITER sion in one's relationship with St. Francis of Assisi and Michigan. Eventually Kratz What: The Rev. Alex Kratz leads Jesus Christ as it seeks three through him "came to know was led to Paco Gavrilides, The Rev. Alex Kratz is so a Holy Hour followed by discus- goals (from the U.S. Bishops): Jesus Christ." Even in high the director of the Mobile Evangelization Team which enthusiastic about spreading sions, teaching and fellowship to renew all Catholics to have school Kratz knew he would the word about Jesus Christ such enthusiasm for their faith be doing evangelization work helps parishes learn "to share When: 7-9:30 p.m. Friday, April 18 he recently took a break from they will freely share it with and went on to study theol- their faith more openly and his vacation in Rome to e-mail Where:. St. Michael the Archangel others, invite all others to have ogy at the University of Notre freely"' and to think creatively information about an upcom- Church, 11441 Hubbard, south of a faith home in the Catholic Dame. He earned a Master about how to be more inviting ing Evening of Evangelization Plymouth Road, Livonia Church, and transform society of Divinity from the Catholic to the unchurched, the young, at St. Michael the Archangel Details: Series continues May 9, with Gospel values by promot- Theological Union in Chicago young adults and others. Church in Livonia. then resumes Sept. 19 and runs ing the dignity of each human after studying biblical archae- The Evening of The series begins Friday, through December. For informa- person seeking the common ology and Scripture in the Evangelization begins with Rev. Alex Kratz returns from Rome April 18, and continues May goocl and promoting family Holy Land. During this time a Holy Hour of prayer and to lead an Evening of Evangelization tion, call (734)261-1455, Ext. 200. 9 then resumes in September life." he stayed in Bethany where intercession that the Holy at St. Michael the Archangel Church and runs through December. Kratz grew up in Cincinnati. Jesus raised Lazarus from the Spirit open doors and hearts Kratz is a member of the Michael's in Southfieid for four Every summer he would visit dead. The town happens to be to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Archdiocese of Detroit's years. He is currently in resi- his mother's side of the family in Palestinian territory. Kratz writes Kratz, Then the priest "Many people feel alone in Mobile Evangelization Team dence at St. Aloysius Parish in in Italy. This gave him a global saw the people's suffering and will present a half hour this work and will come to be and serves as a sacramental Detroit. experience that explains why felt God's call to "comfort, of teaching from the U.S. pleasantly surprise when they . minister at St. Colette's Parish Kratz writes, "Catholic he believes Evangelization can comfort my people" (Isaiah Bishops' document on Catholic come to know other like-mind- in Livonia on weekends. A Evangelization is revolutionary solve the world's problems. 40:1). Evangelization: Go and Make ed individuals," wrote Kratz. Franciscan priest, Kratz was in a good sense because it deals Kratz actually wanted After a year of living in a Disciples. This will be followed an Associate Pastor at St. with every aspect of life. It is to be a professional soccer Christian Palestinian town in by fellowship. [email protected] | (734) 953-2145
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April 22 is recognized worldwide as Earth Day, a time for the residents of this planet to focus on keeping it healthy and green. More than 500 million people and national gov- ernments in 175 countries are observing the day this year. According to www.earthday.gov, "Earth Day is a time to celebrate gains we have made and create new visions to accelerate environmental progress. Earth Day is a time to unite around new actions. Earth Day and every day is a time to act to protect our planet." Residents in Westland can do just that — protect the planet — by taking their hazardous waste to the Central Wayne County Sanitation Authority's drop-off at Garden City Park Saturday. The drop-off allows residents of the authority's member communities to dispose of unwanted or no longer needed common household items. Although we cannot completely stop using hazardous products, we can make sure that leftovers are managed properly. Got an old, unwanted computer sitting in your garage? Don't put it at the curb, bring it to the drop-off site. Computer monitors, CPUs, keyboards, mouse devices, printers, copiers, fax machines and cell phones will be accepted for disposal. What's in your garage, kitchen or basement that needs to be disposed of? Oil-based paints, varnishes, cleaning sol- vents, household and automotive batteries, mothballs, lead found in shot and sinkers, gasoline, used motor oil in a con- tainer, mercury from thermometers and thermostats and fluorescent light bulbs, wood preservatives, pesticides and weed killers, oven cleaners, transmission fluid/antifreeze, pressurized cans, smoke detectors and propane tanks? The average home can accumulate as much as 100 pounds of hazardous waste in the basement and garage and in stor- LETTERS age closets. Improper disposal like pouring them down the West Bank and Gaza Strip. My inten^ drain or toilets, on the ground or into storm sewers can Collect state sales tax tion is to be fair and objective and Part-time Legislature contaminate wastewater treatment systems. Keeping them There is an approved ballot proposal give some justice for those millions of A citizen from birth and a proud around the house can present hazards to children and pets. for the August 2008 election that ask refugees outside of Palestine and to the Michiganian, I'm proactive in the cam- Putting them out in the trash can pollute the environment us, the taxpayers, of Macomb, Oakland inhabitants of the land Israel occupied paign to put a part-time Legislature and pose a threat to human health. and Wayne counties for a tax increase but never gave any justice to them- initiative on the November ballot. The Let's face it. The best way to get rid of household hazard- to help fund the Detroit Zoo. selves or the Arabic people of Palestine. reasons are many. ous waste is by bringing it to the drop-off. Don't look at it as Taxpayers, wake up! How can the Justice for all means peace for all. Michigan does not need and cannot an inconvenience, consider it your contribution to creating a governor and state legislature ask us Sid Shahin afford 148 lawmakers for 9-6 million healthy, sustainable environment. It doesn't cost anything. for a tax increase when they continue to Westland citizens. California has 120 for 33 mil- You need only show your driver's license to verify that you avoid collecting millions of dollars per lion citizens. Ours are the second high- live in a member community and you have six hours - 9 year of sales tax from online and mail est paid, after California, and Michigan a.m. to 3 p.m. - to do it. order purchases? We see this as totally is only one of four states with a full- irresponsible. There is money to be col- time Legislature. Rise and shine or sleep in, just make sure you start your lected from our 6 percent sales tax law. Health care reform needed But more dire, more disturbing and, spring cleaning on Saturday by properly disposing of your Both the state and federal legislation National Health Care is all the talk sadly, more prophetic for the future, hazardous household waste. is passing exemptions to this 6 percent of this presidential election. It seems is the disquieting and appalling indif- sales tax law, as we, the taxpayers, are the "one payer," "single provider" or ference of many who are eligible to sleeping. "Canadian style" system is the rage. vote, to let their voices be heard, by Now is the time to contact our state There are several problems with these the simple act of signing a petition and federal legislators and our gover- systems that need to be addressed. but don't! Many have signed: It's the nor and let them know that they cannot We need to keep in mind that health don'ts and wori'ts to whom this article and should not ask for more taxes when care and health insurance are two com- is addressed. they continue to allow millions of dol- plementary systems that must be kept Why? Some responses: "I don't Two weeks ago, the Michigan Senate passed a bill setting lars per year go down the drain. As of separate. You don't make an insurance believe Michigan is one of only four renewable energy standards for state government. The bill now, there is a bill pending in Congress claim to do the regular oil change on states with a full-time Legislature" would require that the state purchase at least 25 percent of that will permanently exempt the col- your car; you just pay for it out of your (from an academic); "The part-time electrical energy fromrenewabl e sources by 2025. lection of the 6 percent sales tax on pocket because it's a predictable main- thing is just another Internet scam"; Environmentalists called it a good first step, but it's far online purchase. Unless we, the taxpay- tenance cost just like a yearly physical. "I don't trust Lansing"; "I'm not inter- from the comprehensive energy package that some have ers, express our outrage, the ongoing But you would file a claim if you were ested"; "I've heard this song before." expected. The Senate and the House have each been strug- discrimination against consumers who in an accident because accidents are Many responses are laced with vulgar gling with a number of energy-related issues. Getting all pay 6 percent on items purchased in unpredictable. This is "risk manage- military expressions not fit to print. parties to agree has been difficult and differences don't our stores will continue. ment" and you don't buy your auto They all tell a story, a story of cynicism, always break along partisan lines. We have to stop this. It can be done. insurance at the gas pump. skepticism and distrust: They smell a Environmentalists are fighting efforts to bring new Both the federal and state legislators The private, for-profit insurance rat! coal-fired electrical plants online. They are pushing for have a role in stopping the biased industry has done a good job at risk Many feel disenfranchised; they don't enforcement of our state's 6 percent management and competition among. trust politicians; they believe they've higher RPS, which would involve replacing a percentage of sales tax law. If there's a will, there's been "snowed" by party rhetoric and coal-generated electricity with such alternatives as wind, many companies will keep costs down a way for them to stop the loss of mil- and efficiency up. The exception is — most of all — Michigan's economy solar, biomass, geothermal and hydro. They are also push- lions of dollars per year that should be is negatively affecting them while ing energy-efficiency programs that would provide some national disasters like a hurricane, coming to our state. where the federal government must Lansing generates more hot air, use- kind of tax credit for more efficient energy use. James and Mary Murphy less tax proposals and spurious press But alternative energy sources are controversial. step in. Westland Lastly, if abortion services are any releases. I share many of these feelings. Michigan has a good wind supply in some areas off of part of national health care reform the But I also believe that "We the People" Lake Michigan, but many object to the unsightly wind- whole thing will be torpedoed. still has meaning if "We the People" act mills needed to capture that energy. Solar is promising, Health care reform should include: in concert and demand better govern- but Michigan has fewer sunny days than most other states. Media doesn't show bias • Tax-free Health Savings ment in Michigan. Signing a petition is Utility companies are concerned whether they can meet Accounts of $5,000 that each person a step toward that goal. the standards being discussed in the Legislature. On the pages of the Westland would use first to control costs of their Michiganians did not just fall off Another issue is Public Act 141, which led to the partial Observer of March 20, a letter writer own health. the turnip truck, and most know deregulation of electric utilities. The act allowed for choice claims that the "Media show bias" • Compulsory medical insurance they're getting "the treatment" from in the purchase of electricity, which has saved some large which is further from the truth and not with caps through employers or groups Lansing. Wanna get even? Get off power customers money but may be creating higher rates objective. Usually major or local news- like credit unions and trade organiza- , your duff and sign. The computer- for others. Utilities want to limit that choice. papers side with Israel regardless of tions. savvy can get the whole story at: www. State Sen. Bruce Patterson, R-Canton, is in the middle how harsh the treatment is, especially • State and federal catastrophic TurnMichiganAround.com and/or of these issues as chair of the Senate Energy Policy and the suffocation of 1.5 million people as insurance for long-term or very expen- www.Reformmichigangovernment. Public Utilities Committee. He says the Senate will be a collective punishment in Gaza Strip sive care like cancer or multiple sclero- com. moving on energy issues over the next two months. He has and being attacked at. any time day or sis that exceeds the insurance caps. William Carruth night by force of arms from the ground, Royal Oak long sought an overall approach to regulated and unregu- air and sea. As a result, 120 innocent • Every insurance company and lated energy issues. Palestinian Arabs were killed, half of medical provider would take on an We continue to support a move toward a higher RPS for which are civilians. This attack was not equal proportion of the number of peo- the state. We understand the complexity in dealing with mentioned by the writer. ple that cannot afford or are unable to SHARE YOUR OPINIONS these issues and the contending stakeholders. But our state get insurance or medical care to spread The problem here is whenever some- We welcome your Setters to the editor. Please needs to address these issues from a broad perspective one mentions the Palestinian as a the risk fairly. that assures our energy needs, protects our environment • Specialized and expert medical include your name, address and phone number victim of this tragedy, the hardship, for verification. We ask that your letters be 400 and keeps us in step with other states in energy policy. the blood bath for the last 60 years, courts to hear insurance and malprac- tice complaints. words or less. We may edit for clarity, space . people jump up to defend Israel with- and content. out knowing the facts, never traveled • Mandatory yearly physicals or and may have not been born there. all government assistance, tax refunds, Soon I will be 86 years old, plus being employment or benefits would be with- born in Palestine, traveled twice with held. Letters to the editor my wife with our American passports • No abortion services except in Westland Observer with no respect shown by Israeli forc- the strict case of saving the life of the 36251 Schoolcraft es, even though the State Department mother. Livonia, Ml 48150 repeatedly told Israel to respect all We don't want the government mak- ing health care decisions for us so we Fax: Sue Mason Susan Rosiek Peter Neill American-Arabs of Palestinian origin to be treated like first-class citizens must step up and bear the cost and (734)459-4224 Community Editor Executive Editor Vice President responsibility ourselves. 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The resulting s. n February, 35 Michigan citizens gave the icies I relied on cutting giant white pines and Kellogg Co. made Battle Creek the cereal city. °* gift of life: Upon their death, they donated digging copper out of Upper Peninsula mines, Another physician, Dr. William Upjohn of * their organs so that others may live. This ensure that a donor's death is handled with and a future that seems tied to an endlessly Kalamazoo, was aggravated by the problem of tied the previous mark for a single month and dignity and respect. They ensure that the shrinking or "restructuring" automobile indus- finding ways to give his patients just the right followed a record-breaking 2007 in which 301 try. amount of medicine. The elixirs of the day varied people in the state became organ donors. donor and his or her family are able to leave a Why, many ask, is our state so unwilling to in potency and the pills were so hard you had to But these are not mere try new things? Possibly, it's bust them up with a hammer! So in 1886, he and numbers. Organ donors are the result of an economy that his brother, Henry Upjohn, founded the Upjohn mothers and fathers, sons and the roughly 3,000 people in Michigan in need of for decades relied on massive Pill and Granule Co., later renamed the Upjohn daughters, friends and col- an organ transplant have a greater opportunity industrial enterprises (the Big Pharmaceutical Co. It went on to become a leagues. They give their life- Three and their giant suppliers) world leader for a century, until gradually disap- saving gifts out of selfless- that gave workers little incentive pearing into the Pfizer empire after 1995. ness, out of generosity and out for innovation or risk-taking. J.L. Hudson founded in 1881 the XL. Hudson of a trust that their decision Without any doubt, we've been Co.; by the 1930s it was the third largest retailer will be handled respectfully donor surgery. infected by widespread feelings in the world. A serial entrepreneur, Hudson also and will do the greatest good. • Only the hospital's attending physician Richard of dependency and belief in a founded the Hudson Motor Co. (1909-54), which That last issue of trust is may assess and declare death on all donation sort of corporate welfare state. had a relatively short but glorious life. Pietroski especially important to us at cases. Certainly, generations grew Each of these entrepreneurs took advantage of Gift of Life Michigan. As the • Upon arrival at a hospital, all organ up believing that all they had to do was catch the distinctive resources of Michigan at the time. state's federally designated organ and tissue removal teams are required to review the on with "Generous Motors" and they'd be set for As a result of the profitable logging operations procurement organization, we have a solemn Gift of Life Michigan Donation after Cardiac life. As a result, many now sadly believe that the that cut the great pines of northern Michigan dutV to honor the wishes of donors and their Death Requirements for Surgical Teams, spirit of innovative brilliance and entrepreneur- and dug the ore from the mines, Michigan had families. which outline the family's and donor's wishes, ial risk never settled in Michigan. a lot of startup capital available to finance new One option Gift of Life increasingly uses limitations set by the physician of the donor, Ah, but how wrong they are! ventures. to fulfill those wishes is called Donation and the hospital policy. This may come as a shock to many, but there Dow had only to look around at all the brine after Cardiac Death, or DCD. It is the surgi- • Specifically, all surgical team members was a time when Michigan was widely regarded around Midland and figureou t how best to take cal recovery of organs from a donor whose present at the DCD candidate's hospital as the Silicon Valley of America, a place where advantage of it. The Kelloggs were lucky enough heart has naturally and irreversibly stopped shall not be involved in any of the following entrepreneurs seemed to spring up out of the to be on the rail line that brought corn to the beating, versus the rhore common method of activities: 1) Prescribing or influencing the ground and took on the risks of failure with a ovens of their toasted corn flake company and donation after brain death. medical treatment or comfort care man- jaunty optimism. shipped boxes of cereal around the country. DCD is not new; it is the way all dona- agement of the DCD candidate; 2) Being' It happened right around the beginning of The point is, however, that both sets of men tions were done prior to the establishment of present in the DCD candidate's room at the 20th century. Back then, a whole raft of figured their natural advantage out, at a time brain death laws in 1968. Now, everyone from any time during the period involving with- entrepreneurs created entirely new companies when other men couldn't see it. the U.S. Department of Health & Human drawal of mechanical support and leading . that were on the cutting edge of what was'then Each of these took what they had to work with Services to the Institute of Medicine endorses up to death declaration; 3) Charting the regarded as high technology. Many of them went in what was, back then, the Silicon Valley of . its expanded use as a way to address the DCD candidate's death or being involved on to establish firms that became giant players America and added imagination, drive and quite nation's severe shortage of organs available with any activity surrounding the diagnosis in today's global economy. a lot of luck and guts. They made great compa- for transplant. Last year in Michigan, £7 hos- of cardiac death. The most famous example: Henry Ford, who nies — and great fortunes — that still stand as pitals facilitated a record 53 DCDs. The DCD option and Gift of Life's clear in 1903 founded today's Ford Motor Co. Ford monuments to the Michigan economy. A recent California case, however, has policies ensure that a donor's death is handled became successful thanks to his adaptation of What we sometimes forget is that they weren't raised questions about the process. Gift of with dignity and respect. They ensure that the the fundamental new technology of the assembly always successful, either — certainly not the Life Michigan has no connection to that case, donor and his or her family are able to leave a line. His innovation was to use interchangeable, first time. Ford's first two automotive companies which has yet to be resolved, but we welcome legacy of helping others. And they ensure that identical parts to manufacture the automobile failed. Many of the other pioneers of the indus- the opportunity to explain the clear policies the roughly 3,000 people in Michigan in need quickly and at an affordable price. When Ford trial age had their financial ups and downs as and procedures we follow so that DCD is done of an organ transplant have a greater oppor- dumped a bunch of identical parts on the floor well. properly. Among them: tunity to receive new life. of an exposition in Paris, the assembled crowd But they endured and pressed on — and did so • Gift of Life Michigan ensures that a If you'd like additional information about gasped in admiration. without Starbucks, modern medicine or air con- dedicated team of organ donation coordina- the organ donation process, or you would like And he had plenty of company: ditioning. So, even in today's relatively dark days tors and a clinical manager are involved at to sign up to be a donor, go to www.giftofli- Herbert Henry Dow, a Canadian chemist, of high unemployment and widespread home the donor hospital to coordinate all aspects of femichigan.org or call (800) 482-4881. heard about the salt seeps around Midland. foreclosures, there is no reason that men — and DCD consent, preparation and organ recov- He invented a new way of extracting bromine women — like them cannot do the same, or bet- ery, compared with the typical single coor- Richard Pietroski is the executive director designate from the quantities of brine in the area. And the ter. In fact, given the lessons we've learned from dinator assigned for a standard brain death at Gift of Life Michigan. company he started in 1897 to exploit this new the past, it would be, a surprise if they didn't suc- technology — the Dow Chemical Co. — is today ceed. arguably the world's leading firm of its kind. Dr. John Harvey Kellogg was a physician who Phil Power is founder and president of The Center for started a sanatorium in Battle Creek to experi- Michigan, a centrist think tank based in Ann Arbor. The ment with his new-fangled ideas about a good opinions expressed here are Power's and do not represent diet for sick patients. His brother, Keith Kellogg, the official views of The Center. Power welcomes reader had the idea that he could sell this stuff and comments at [email protected].
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In a replay of last year's Western Lakes Activities Association and Division 1 dis- trict finals, Livonia Churchill and Northville's first meeting of Madonna the 2008 season ended in a 3-3 University's Liz deadlock. Ballinger (St. Johns) Churchill is now 1-0-1 overall, was named Wolverine- while Northville is 2-0-1. Hoosier Athletic Churchill fell behind 2-0 dur- Conference Pitcher of ing the first half as Northville's the Week (April 7) after picked up three confer- GIRLS SOCCER ence victories. scored from Ballinger went the 32 yards out at the seven-min- distance in all three ute mark followed by Jeanette games, fanning six Dolmetsch's goal from 30 yards and allowing just four out in the 32nd minute. earned runs in 17 Junior Kayla Johnston, who innings of work. finished with a hat trick for the Mighty mat mite Chargers, then scored the first of her three goals on a header off Coolidge Lower the near post. The assist came Elementary School from Bailey Brandon following a TOM HAWLEY I STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER student Owen Atienza, long throw-in that was flicked by Wayne goalkeeper Nickole Jarvis stops Glenn's Megan Nikula at point-blank range during Monday's inter-district matchup. Defending on the play is 5, of Livonia recently Hannah Otto to the near post. Wayne's Michelle Goff. . placed first in the Johnston scored again ,at the 46-pound class at four-minute mark of the second the Michigan Youth half when she took a pass off Wrestling Association her chest from Brandon, sliced Tournament, March between two Northville defend- 29-30, at Michigan ers, and one-timed a half-volley; State .University's "It's probably the best goal I've Jenison Fieldhouse. seen from any high school player," He was joined by Churchill coach Dave Hebestreit BY BRAD EMONS to kick it up a notch. I'd like to see us do and we had the ball in their end the whole his two older broth- said. "It was an outstanding game OBSERVER STAFF WRITER that more in some of our other games." time, and couldn't find the back of the ers, Jordan, 12, who by Kayla. She was in a new posi- Both of Phare's goals came on break- net." placed seventh in the tion. It was an attacking midfield Rival Westland John Glenn and Wayne aways against Wayne goalkeeper Nickole Baker changed his defensive alignment 85-pound class and spot, centralized, and she thrives Memorial girls' soccer teams were both Jarvis. The first was unassisted, while to neutralize Phare, while Glenn went attends Riley Middle onit." starving for a win when they met Monday second was assisted by sophomore Ali into a defensive mode. School, along with Churchill took a 3-2 lead mid- afternoon. Zarate. The goals came at the nine and "They (Glenn) had a one-forward look Nathan, 8, who com- way through the second half Glenn was coming off a season-open- 14-minute marks. and by the end of the game they had it peted in the 63-pound when Johnston eluded a pair ing 8-0 loss on April 2 to Walled Lake Wayne sophomore Meg?m Maynor cut pretty clogged it up," said Baker, whose class. of Northville defenders in the Western in coach Marty Sylvester's var- the deficit to 2-1 with a goal with three team slipped to 0-4 overall "The wind All three compete for middle of the field and rocketed a sity debut, while Wayne was winless in minutes left in the half off an assist from was blowing, hard. We took the wind the the Canton Wrestling bullet shot from 30 yards out. three starts following a 6-0 setback on Avalon Selan. second half. It's too bad we gave up the Club. But Northville scored the the same night to Walled Lake Central. But the Zebras, despite constant sec- two goals." equalizer with only five minutes And thanks to senior Aranda Phare's ond-half pressure, couldn't score the Glenn's standout in the midfield, remaining on Sarah Stern's pen- two first-half goals, visiting Glenn was equalizer against Glenn goalkeeper Katie meanwhile, was senior captain Kailey Madonna University alty kick which slid off the finger able to earn its first win of the season Yax, who came on for starter Lauren Coleman. women's softball coach tips of Churchill goalkeeper with a 2-1 triumph. Whitt after she skinned up her elbow in "She's our Energizer bunny, the voice Al White announced Stefanie Turner. The PK came "Every time we play Wayne, it escalates the first half while trying to make a save. of the team who directs the defense back the signing Monday after Julia Bawden was pulled the tenacity and the enthusiasm of our "It was a heartbreaker because we there," Sylvester said. of Holland West girls," Sylvester said. "It's an inter-district dominated the second half," said Wayne Ottawa pitcher Katie Please see CHURCHILL, B3 match and for some reason they seem coach Evan Baker. "We had a ton of shots [email protected] I (734) 953-2123 , Boomgaard to a letter- of-intent for the 2009 season. Boomgaard, a third-year varsity player, led OK Red Conference in strike- outs as a junior. She was named the BY TIM SMITH two runs) doubled on an 0-2 pitch, sending team's Most Improved OBSERVER STAFF WRITER Zoccoli to third. Player as a sopho- An infield error scored the lead run and more. The return of good pitching and defense junior Anthony Glass (2-for-4, one RBI) Boomgaard was also had Garden City varsity baseball coach singled home an insurance tally. named the Holland Steve Herman in a happier mood following Zoccoli nailed down the win with a score- Sentinel's Player of the the host Cougars' 5-3 victory Tuesday over less seventh, despite two bloop singles. BY BRAD EMONS Week after posting 12 nonconference opponent Livonia Churchill. "He (Zoccoli) pitched against Franklin OBSERVER STAFF WRITER' strikeouts in a game Herman's team lost 18-17 to Livonia and gave up a whole bunch of runs (but) against Zeeland East. Franklin on April 2, in a contest featuring he really came back today," Herman said. Scott Combs couldn't ask for a bet- 17 walks issued by his pitchers. "That's how I know he can throw. He came ter debut as Livonia Ladywood girls MU soccer signee But a strong starting performance by in with the bases loaded and he got two softball coach as his Blazers opened Madonna junior pitcher Adam McCloud went a long popouts." — the 2008 season University women's way toward helping Garden City improve The second of those was hauled in by Monday at home soccer coach Paul to 1-1. McCloud gave up three runs in 5.1 junior catcher Tyler Twigg, seeing his with a six-inning Thomas announced innings (two on abad-hop single in the first varsity action behind the plate in the 10-0 mercy of Livonia Churchill. the signing Monday of fifth), struck out seven and walked just absence of starter Max Stratton. Junior pitcher Sarah Stempin Trenton High School three — two in his final inning of work. The foul off the bat of Churchill's Andy earned the victory, allowing just six midfielder Brittany Coming in to get two pop-ups with the Szymanski (2-for-4, two RBI) looked to hits and a pair of walks while fan- DeRupa for the 2008 bases loaded with the score tied 3-3 was be headed over the backstop, but it drifted ning eight. season. senior Angelo Zoccoli. back into play and settled into Twigg's "I thought Miss Stempin was out- . DeRupa is a two- Garden City broke the deadlock in the glove. standing," Combs said. "She walked time All-League selec- bottom of the sixth, with a two-run, two- "It was big for him to stay on it, and he TOM HOFFHEYERI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER only a couple, hit her spots and did a tion and serves as the out rally. Churchill senior reliever Shea made it (the catch) look so easy," Herman Churchill pitcher Josh Payzant throws a good job changing speeds. We want Trojans' team captain. Dwyer hit Zoccoli in the back with a pitch pitcn during Tuesday's game at Garden She plans to study and sophomore Gegatic Williams (l-for-2, Please see CHARGERS, B2 City. Please see BLAZERS, B2 Education.
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by sweeping doubleheader Taylor Krohn figured PREP SOFTBALL prominently in Wayne Memorial's season-open- Valley Lutheran (1-1) divided a Westland John Glenn John McAlpine and Dan Tigers salvaged a split with Livonia ing double-header sweep twinbill with Wyandotte Mount started its 2008 baseball sea- PREP BASEBALL Schiffman each knocked in runs Franklin by scoring three times in Saturday of visiting Carmel (1-1). for Clarenceville. Levan Go added a the top of the eighth to break a 16- Lauren Adlof s one-out double son on a high note Saturday Garrett Gumm also went 2-for-3 single, stolen base and a run scored. all deadlock. Ypsilanti Lincoln. for new coach Tom Wakeileld with three runs scored. The junior pitcher won started the game-winning rally tUTHERAN WESTLAND 16, LUTHERAN SOUTH Franklin took the opening in five and Helwig, who went 4-for-5, by sweeping a double-header "It was the best game we've 0: Micah Hausch pitched three per- innings, 14-4, as Jeff McCullough both ends of th*e girls soft- from visiting Farmington played so far," Franklin coach Matt ball twinbill as Wayne knocked in the deciding run. fect innings, fanning eight of nine was the winning pitcher. He struck Nicole Smith also went 3-for-3 High, 67-6 and 12-8. Fournier said. "We've been swinging batters he faced Monday as host out seven, walked six and allowed swept the Railsplitters, 11-6 the bats well, but today we got the with a pair of runs scored for the Kevin Lafave sent 3-for-3 Lutheran High Westland (l-O) took all four runs. and 12-11. She also had the Hawks. pitching and defense to go with it." three innings to mercy Newport Belleville starter Cory Primeau game-tying RBI single in with a pair of doubles, two Franklin committed a season low Chrystina Gutierrez, who runs scored and an RBI in the Lutheran South (0-2). gave up five runs in the first without the Zebras' four-run sev- worked the first three innings one error while out-hitting West Sam Ahlersmeyer went 3-for-4 and getting an out. opener for the Rockets, who Bloomfield 11-6. a enth-inning rally. and the last frame, allowing ; bolted out to a 4-0 first-inning knocked in five runs for the victorious Michael Basner went 4 -for-4 with Megan Zuccaro had the three runs, was the winning PLY. CHRISTIAN 10, HURON VALLEY 6: Warriors, including a 3-run double in a pair of doubles and three runs advantage. Trevor Zinn struck out 13 and scat- game-winning RBI single pitcher. Paige Sharrow, who took the second inning and a 2-run homer scored followed by Garrett Gumm, the loss, in the opner, worked the Pitcher Robert Fraser, who tered six hits and two walks in going to end the game in the third. who was 3-for-4 with a double and scoring Jordan Berry. struck out six, got credit for the distance Tuesday as Plymouth Krohn also pitched the fourth and fifth innings. Dan Abbott also went 2-for-2 five RBI; and Wayne Hawkins, 2- Helwig went 3-for-3 in the the win with relief helpfrom Christian Academy (l-O) won its with a double and two RBI, while for-2 with a walk and fiveRBI . final three innings in relief season opener at Westland Huron opener with a pair of doubles. junior Jacob Sperry, who teammate Adam Zehel contributed Adam Overholt went 2-for-3 with of starter Bianca Hayes to Jessica Halasy, who struck out picked up the save. Valley Lutheran (0-1). three RBI with a 2-run double and a an RBI double for the Tigers. pick up the win. Kevin Bottorff paced PCA's six- 10, walked one and allowed just Sperry got the win in the sacrifice fly. Overholt got the win in relief in Leading hitters for the four hits in five innings, was the hit attack going 2-for-3 with a pair NOVI13, STEVENSON 1: On Saturday, the nightcap, going the final 2.2 nightcap, while the offense of RBI. Zebras in the nightcap winning pitcher for the Comets. was sparked by Andrew the host Wildcats (1-0) collected innings allowingjust one hit. He included Heather Henning, GARDEN CITY 16, CHURCHILL 0: In a Bryan Gruenewald and losing 12 hits to mercy Livonia Stevenson also went 2-for-2 with three walks, DeLuca, who went 2-for-3 pitcher Ryan Jones each went 2-for- 4-for~5 with two runs non-conference game Tuesday, (O-l) in five innings in the season while Zach Whitehouse went 2-for- the host Cougars (1-1) pounded with a double, triple, two RBI 4 for the Hawks. Gruenewald had a opener for both teams. 4 with three RBI. scored; Zuccaro, 3-for-5 and two runs scored. double, while Jones added an RBI. (two runs); and Berry, 2-for- out a total of 17 hits took five Winning pitcher Tyler Scott Basner was 4-for-6 with a triple innings to mercy host Livonia Farmington, which slipped Jones worked the first four struck out seven and allowed just and five RBI in the loss for the 3 (three runs). innings, allowing seven runs on four Churchill (1-3). to 2-2 overall, out-hit the two hits for Novi. Patriots. David Muller and Mark Krohn pitched a complete Winning pitcher Hallie Minch Rockets 10-8. hits. He struck out eight and walked Danny Kilger went 3-for-4 to McRobb each added two hits. game in the. opener, scatter- four before giving Wayne to Aaron scattered five hits, struck out FRANKLIN 11, W. BIOOHFIELD1: Winning lead Novi, while Pat Schleuke went The Patriots made six errors ing seven hits to go along eight and allowed no walks over pitcher Jesse Carpenter helped his Howell, who finished up allowed 2-for-5 with a homer and five RBI. in the second game as Anthony three runs on two his and a walk with five strikeouts and five innings. own cause going 4-for-4 with a dou- Phil Celeski and Garrett Green also Andrus took the loss in relief. He only one walk. Minch also collected four • ble, five RBI and two runs scored over three innings. added two hits apiece. gave up three runs, all unearned, on LATHRUP16, CLARENCEVILLE 2: Ted Both Zuccaro and hits at the plate, including a Tuesday as host Livonia Franklin John Saaman went 2-for-2 to three hits and two walks over the double, while teammate Katelyn (4-1) downed the Lakers (1-1) in a Woodard pitched a one-hitter pace the Spartans. James Bowlby final 2.1 innings. Tyler Barnes, who Henning each went 3~for~4 Tuesday as host Southfield-Lathrup and combined for four runs. Shattleroe added a pair of triples non-league encounter. added an RBI that scored Jake gave up eight runs (four earned) and and drove in three runs. Carpenter went all five innings, (1-2) mercied Livonia Clarenceville Wilson. Basner, who allowed eight earned Ml CARMEL12-7, HURON VALLEY 1-8: (0-3) in a non-conference game. Emily Helwig went 7-for-8 on Losing pitcher Natalie Hiser allowing one earned run on six hits. FRANKLIN 14-16, BELLEVILLE 4-19: In a runs, combined to pitch the first 5.1 walked two and struck out two He struck out eight and walked two. * Lathrup collected a total of 16 double-header Saturday, the visiting innings. the day with two doubles and a hits. game-winning RBI single in the in the loss. bottom of the seventh inning Rachel Elery collected two of Tuesday as host Westland Huron Churchill's five hits.
The Blazers added another run on the third on an RBI BLAZERS groundout off the bat of FROM PAGE B1 Courtney LaValley to score courtesy runner Julie Bushart her to work the front to the following a lead-off walk to back of the plate, not just side- Stempin. to-side. She did a good job fol- In the fifth, LaValley singled lowing the game plan." and came all the way around Churchill starter Natalie on a pair of Churchill throwing Hiser, a freshman, walked miscues. four of the first six batters she The game ended in the sixth faced and paid dearly for it. when Sykes, the sophomore Four passed balls and five wild shortstop who went 3-for- pitches allowed Ladywood 4, doubled and scored on runners Alyssa Gietl, Kyla Churchill's fourth error of the Suchy, Gina Sykes and Jessica game. Payne to score. Stempin had "I think we could have made the lone hit of the inning, an some field plays in the first RBI single scoring Payne to inning and that set the tone make it 4-0. for the game," said Churchill Combs promised his team first-year coach Lou Kuratko, would be aggressive on the whose team slipped to 1-2 TOM HOFFMEYER|STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER base paths and it didn't overall. "I think we may have Garden City's David Ciciora slides into home safely past the tag of Churchill catcher Tyler Bledsoe during Tuesday's game at Garden City. take long for the Blazers to tried too hard." put it into practice against The visiting Chargers also Churchill's shaky defense. had trouble adjusting the for-3, two runs) lacing a dou- Payzant and Dwyer set up the a little ground ball and they "We work on base running Catholic League three-ball, CHARGERS ble to left-center and scoring chance and a smash to short have to at least throw you out three times a week, often in bat- two-strike count. PAGE B1 on an RBI single up the middle by Szymanski took a vicious at the plate," Targosz said. ting practice, anytime we have "Our pitcher (Hiser) strug- by junior David Ciciora. hop off the chest of Zoccoli, "Especially with the infield in." an opportunity," Combs said. gled, but that happens, and With two out, Ciciora scored enabling two runs to score. Targosz said the team's "We worked 45 minutes on it remember that she's a fresh- said. "And that was with the from second on a ground-ball The Chargers evened the game recent hard work in the bat- yesterday (Sunday). You have to man," Kuratko said. "She bases loaded." single to center by McCloud. in the sixth, with a bases-loaded ting cage to help improve bat be aggressive because you don't learned something today and As for McCloud, the coach The strong throw by Dwyer walk to senior Derek Poremba speed and timing didn't imme- know when you're going to run she'll be a better pitcher." went to him before the game (Churchill's starting center- scoring junior third baseman diately pay off, either. into a power pitcher." Meanwhile, the entire with a straight-forward mes- fielder) would have nailed Ricky Scully (2-for-4, one RBI), "But it's different in the cage Ladywood, who collected 11 Ladywood roster saw action. sage. "I told McCloud, 'Just Ciciora, but the Cougar's beau- whose inning-opening blast as opposed to live pitching," hits on the day, added three "We've got good hitting and throw strikes and we'll see tiful fadeaway slide enabled to deep left went for a double he added. "We just have to get more runs in the second inning good team speed," Combs said. what happens. He only walked him to escape the tag ofjunio r instead of a fence-clearing going. It's early in the season, to take a commanding 7-0 "It's good we got everybody in. three, and even when he did catcher Tyler Bledsoe. homer only because of the wind. so they're going to get better." advantage on an RBI single — all 14.1 like to reward them fall behind (in the count) he Later in the game, a one-hop According to Targosz, as dis- Herman, meanwhile, said by Alyssa Abramoski, an RBI all because they all work hard." was able to battle back." throw from Dwyer cut down appointing as it was for his team his team came through with double by Suchy and an RBI Starting for Churchill (0-2) Williams trying to score. to commit four errors (after some big hits, none bigger single by Sykes. bemonstoe.homecomm.net (734) 953-2123 was 6-foot-3 sophomore right- "He's got a great arm," said playing a good defensive game than the double by Williams. hander Josh Payzant, who also Herman about Dwyer. "I prob- in the opener), it was even more He quickly fell behind 0-2 pitched a good game but was ably shouldn't have tested him." frustrating to watch some play- against the fireballer Dwyer, victimized by errors. Chargers' coach Ron Targosz ers look out of sync at the plate. but drilled the very next pitch The Cougars took a quick 1- concurred, noting that "Shea's In particular, he lamented into the gap. "It was huge that PREP BASEBALL Franklin at Northville, 3:30 p.m. 0 lead in the first, thanks to a a good ballplayer, those how the Cougars were able to 'Gee' was able to put the bat Thursday, April 10 W.L. Central at Stevenson, 3:30 p.m. pair of miscues that brought in (throws) kept us in the game at get out of that bases-loaded on the ball after getting out- Luth. Westland at Canton Agape, 4:30 p.m. Salem at John Glenn, 3:30 p.m. ; Mt. Carmel at Huron Valley (Z), 4:30 p.m. Wayne at Canton, 3:30 p.m. Williams. the time." situation in the sixth without matched the first two pitches." Friday, April 11 Clarenceville at Hazel Park, 4:30 p.m. It was 3-0 in the third, with Churchill chipped away with giving up the lead run. Plymouth at Churchill, 4 p.m. Franklin Road, Annapolis, Roeper, starting shortstop Zoccoli (1- two in the fifth. Singles by "All you've got to do is hit tsmithdihometowniife.com (734) 953-2106 Franklin at John Glenn, 4 p.m. luth. South-at Lutheran Westland, 4:30 p.m. Stevenson at Northville, 4 p.m. BOYS GOLF Wayne at Salem, 4 p.m. " Friday, April 11 Luth. Westland at Clarencevilie, 4:30 p.m. Pinckney invitational, 9 a.m. Saturday, April 12 Huron Valley vs. Wacom!) Christian (all double-headers unless noted) at Hawthorne Valley, 250 p.m. Founders Park to host annual Klotz Classic Churchill at Carieton-Airport Inv., 10 a.m. GIRLS TENNIS Huron Valley at Clarenceville, 11 a.m. Thursday, April 10 Franklin at Milford, 11 a.m. • Ladywood vs. Regina at Schoolcraft, 4 p.m The second annual Hank Sports Park in Farmington high school. Memorial, Southfield, Southgate at Stevenson, 11 a.m. Clarenceville at Hazel Park, 4:30 p.m. Klotz Memorial Baseball Hills. But Panthers' head coach Dearborn Edsel Ford, Garden City at John Glenn, 11 a.m. Friday, April 11 Classic, honoring the Founders is located on Mike Taylor explained Detroit Country Day and Wayne at RU Klotz Invitational, noon. Franklin at Churchill, 4 p.m. GIRLS SOFTBALL Stevenson.at W.L. Northern, 4 p.m. memory of former Redford the north side of Eight Mile that the move was made to Riverview. Thursday, April 10 W.L. Western at John Glenn, 4 p.m. Union coach and commu- Road, between Farmington- accommodate more teams. Games will take place at Luth. Westland at Canton Agape, 4:30 p.m. Wayne at W.L. Central, 4 p.m. nity leader who succumbed Newburgh roads. Scheduled to join RU for 10 a.m. and noon, with the Friday, April 11 GIRLS LACROSSE to cancer in 2006, is slated RU hosted the inaugural this year's invitational are finals scheduled to begin Churchill at Plymouth, 4 p.m. Friday, April 11 for Saturday at Founders Redford Thurston, Wayne around 2 p.m. John Glenn at Franklin, 4 p.m. Grosse Pte. North at Ladywood, 6 p.m. tournament last year at the Stevenson at Northville, 4 p.m. MEN'S COLLEGE BASEBALL Salem at Wayne, 4 p.m. (all double-headers) Luth. Westland at Clarenceville, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 12 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Notice of Public Sale of Personal Property Saturday, April 12 Indiana Tech at Madonna, 1 p.m. Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 4 of the Self Service (ail double-headers unless noted) Sunday, April 13 OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Stevenson at Adrian invitational, 9 a.m. Madonna at Indiana Tech, 1 p.m. Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 4 of the Self Storage Facility Act, State of Michigan, PS Orangeco, Inc. and/or Huron Valley at Clarenceville, 11 a.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE SOFTBALL Service Storage Facility Act, State of Michigan, PS Orangeco, Inc. Shurgard TRS, lac. will conduct sale(s) at Public Storage located at GIRLS SOCCER (ail double-headers) and/or Shurgard TRS, Inc. will conduct sale(s) at Public Storage 30300 Plymouth Rd. Idvonia MI 48150 (734)522-2274 on 4/25/08 at Thursday, April 10 Friday, April 11 located at 12900 Newburgh Rd Livonia MI 48150 (734)591-6447 on 9:30 am. Sales are for cash only. Removal within 24 hours. For sale Ply. Christian at Clarenceville, 5 p.m. Indiana Tech at Madonna, 3 p.m. 4/25/08 at 10:00 am. Sales are for cash only. Removal within 24 and storage units in which rent and fees are past due, Marian at Ladywood, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 12 hours. For sale and storage units in which rent and fees are past Friday, April 11 Concordia at Madonna, 1p.m. due. . . Personal property described below in the matter of: F.H.Harrison at John Glenn, 4 p.m. Sunday, April 13 9019 - Richard Etue - Washer, Computer, 10 Boxes Churchill at Grosse Pte. South, 7 p.m. Madonna at Indiana Tech, 1 p.m. Personal property described below in the matter of: 5052 - Kevin Kosmyna - Loveseat, Chair, Mirror Saturday, April 12 INDEPENDENT WOMEN'S B016 - Starr Howell - Refrigerator, Washer, Trunk 5048 - Nadine Brzozowski - Mattress, Dresser, Misc Items Ladywood at Salem, 2:30 p.m. FOOTBALL LEAGUE C018 - Abdul Kandji - 5 Treadmills, Misc Items, 5 Boxes 4176 - John Flumerfelt - 2 Ladders, Misc Equipment, Industrial Fan BOYSSGIRLS TRACKS FIELD Saturday, April .12 C064 - Paul Kopcak - Bicycle, YV, File Cabinet Thursday, April 10 Detroit Demolition vs. Columbus Phantoms 4148 - Angela M Buglo - Couch, Loveseat, Dresser Churchill at W.L Northern, 3:30 p.m. at Livonia Franklin H.S., 7 p.m. D015 -Anthony Fica - Couch, Desk, Wardrobe 4180 - Maria Flumerfelt - Chair, Table, Misc Items D112 - Michael Prusak - 2 Chairs, Table, 4 Totes. 4052 - Joseph Donaldson - Archery Equipment, Table, Misc Items D140 - Cynthia Franklin - Chair, Mattress, Bookcase 3079 - Sharon Arnold - Boxspring, mattress, 2 Speakers E115 - Erik Hoppe - 4 Totes, 5 Boxes, Misc Items E119 - Ryan Dziedzic - 20 Boxes, Stove, Dresser 2115 - Kristrina Stevens - Dresser, Couch, 50 Alblums E131 - Kim Wright - 6 Boxes, Pictures, Misc Items 2039 - Keisha Davis - Freezer, Cabinet, Deep Freezer 1015 - Emily Ancinec - Couch, Entertainment Center, Mattress ••• - •IT*' Publish: April 10 & 17,2008 OEOSSSSETH _ 2x3 PublishiApril lOand 17,2008 il. .. . . i * www.hometowniife.com Observer S Eccentric j Thursday, April 10,- 2008 (LW) B3
Livonia Stevenson par- we're getting there." IWFL season off GIRLS SOCCER LADYWOOO 3, BISHOP FOLEY 0: Livonia layed an efficient first half Monday night en route to a Ladywood (2-0,2-0) rode the BY BRAD EMONS a shot last season urging of ing additions that will help us 4-0 girls soccer victory at man Michelle Krawczyk sterling rnidfield play of senior OBSERVER STAFF WRITER a friend, current teammate out greatly," said Hefner, who Livonia Franklin. combined for the shutout in Alison Szczypka on Tuesday to beat Catholic League foe Madison Heather Hebert, who is listed has also been working out at The Spartans, who jumped goal for the Spartans. Heights Bishop Foley (1-2,0-2). Jennifer Hefner was always as a 4-fbot, 100-pound line- tight end. "Practices have been out to a 3-0 halftime lead, "We struggled the final Szczypka, bound for Western around the gridiron grow- backer. very challenging, very com- improved to 2-2 overall with third, not many seemed that Michigan University, scored in ing up, tagging along fall "I love playing football and petitive. It's been a lot of hard the Western Lakes Activities motivated tonight. Franklin the 25th minute of the opening Saturdays with her dad Mark I can't wait for the season work." Association crossover vic- works hard and made it dif- half off an assist from Kristen to University of Michigan to start," said Hefner, who The Demolition have tory. ficult to create opportuni- Selasky. games in Ann Arbor. played the entire 2OO7IWFL compiled an impressive 65- Molly McConnell opened ties." Alessia Vagnini made it 2-0 "I loved it as a kid, I watched championship game as the 3 overall record with five the scoring at the 22-minute Franklin coach Jen Barker, in the 55th minute on a feed and followed Michigan col- Demolition captured the 2007 national championships mark followed a throw-in whose team was coming off a from Kaitlyn Vitale and Caitlin title, 17-7, against the Atlanta in six years under coach 3-0 loss Friday at Dearborn Szczypka completed the scoring lege football, so I had a pretty from Tasi Newton on a ball in the 79th minute from Vagnini. good understanding of the Xplosion, the team that Tony Blankenship, a former that ended up bouncing in Heights Crestwood, liked Goalkeeper Michele Ring made game," said the 2000 Livonia snapped Detroit's 52-game Michigan player and Detroit front of the box. the play of her backline, four saves to notch her first shut- Churchill High grad, who win streak in the 2006 cham- Southwestern High coach. Krista Kane's header which consisted of juniors out for the Blazers. , played a number of different pionship game. "I've been "We've always had the pres- off a corner kick by Taleen Courtney Smith and Renee "It was very, very good effort sports in high school including weight training, doing Bikram sure as a team because of our Mergian gave the Spartans Burger, along with sopho- all-around," Ladywood first-year track and field, basketball, vol- Yoga. I feel I'm in good condi- record and the five champion- a 2-0 lead. Kayla Kimble, mores Kelsey Lank and Erin coach Ken Shingledecker said. leyball and softbalL tion now." ships," said Hefner, who has making her first appear- Roulier. "And I thought Alison (Szczypka) Hefner, a mechanical Many of the Demolition's an engineering degree from ance of the season, scored "They really stepped up dominated the midfield." engineer-with Troy Design star veterans return for 2008 Lawrence Tech. "But coach the third goal when she took their game and helped keep CLARENCEVILLE 8, CHAVEZ 0: Amanda Moody notched a hat & Manufacturing, is in her including quarterback-defen- Blankenship does a good job of a ball from 25 yards out, the game from getting too trick as Livonia Clarenceville (2- second season as a 5-foot-9, sive back Bridget Porter, along keeping us focused and keep- turned and volleyed it over out of hand," Baker said. 0) romped to its second straight 170-pound defensive end for with running backs Kiana ing the eye on the prize." the head of the Franklin "Sheri (Helmer) had her win Monday with a non-confer- the defending Independent Dennis and Aisha Brown. Hefner's personal goals goalkeeper Sheri Helmer, a best game yet in goal mak- ence triumph at Detroit Cesar Women's Football League But several of the longtime include "more tackles and freshman. ing some great saves for ws. Chavez. champion Detroit Demolition, standouts such as starting sacks," and "be more aware of Rachel Stevens converted Kelly Walblay (freshman Moody, a senior, now has which opens its season quarterback Kim Grodus opposing offenses." Stevenson's fourth goal with midfielder) and Kelly Powers seven goals on the year after bag- Saturday night at Livonia and linebacker-kicker Misty. Game time for the nine minutes left in the (senior midfielder) made a ging four in a season-opening Franklin H.S. against the Findlay have retired and will Demolition-Phantoms match game after McConnell beat big impact for us." 8-0 victory April 2 over Romulus Columbus (Ohio) Phantoms be missed. is 7 p.m. and tickets are $10 a Patriot defender wide, cut The loss drops Franklin to Summit Academy North. Teresa Parent also chipped in in an Eastern Conference The Demolition have been at the gate. Franklin H.S. is; towards the goal and slotted 0-3 overall. with two goals for the Trojans, matchup. practicing three nights per located at 31000 Joy Road a perfect pass. "Overall I was content who led 3-0 at halftime. Hefner, who lettered in week in preparation for (just east of Merriman). "I thought our backs did with the way we played," Jordan Fyffe contributed a the shot put and discus at Saturday's opener, the first of For more information, call well tonight, our first game Barker said. "It wasn't per- goal and assist, while Ashley '. Churchill and made it to the eight regular season games. the team's phone number at with Kayla back t,here," fect, but for this early in the Welch and Jill Brown tallied the state meet during her prep "We have a lot of new talent, (248) 474-9176; or visit www. Stevenson coach Chris Pinta season and our last game other Clarenceville goals. Amber days, decided to give football a strong core of new, refresh- detdemolition.com. said. "I thought she was that was a bit rocky, we did Dermyre also assisted. the best player out there well. We're still working to Goalkeeper Kelly Jolly, who ' tonight." keep ourselves organized made two saves, notched her sec- Livonia club hosts fencing hopefuls Rachel Sirriari and fresh- in the run of the game, but ond straight shutout.
BY BRAD EMONS and admission is free," said Cadet (under-16) and Junior OBSERVER STAFF WRITER Amy Webster of the host UFO (under-19) classes and Youth-14 it is," said Hebestreit, whose Otto did so much work — win- club, which is located on 36745 and -16 team competitions for CHURCHILL team went 1-1-1 last year ning balls, possessing, play- Foil, epee and sabre Amrhein Road, just west of any A and B ranked fencers. PAGE B1 against the Division 1 state ing the ball at the feet in the competition will be at the Levan and south of I-96. The morning session begins semifinalist. "We went with offensive side of the field. And forefront this weekend in UFO is the home to 2006 at 9 a.m. with the Y-14 men's a 4-4-2 to a 3-5-2 (align- I thought freshman Kelsey Livonia as Summer National Division II men's epee national and women's epee; along with down in the box. ment) and I thought Lindsay Rothermel, playing as a cen- spots will be at stake when champion Benjamin Schleis. the Cadet women's sabre; 9:45 "We shouldn't been down 2- Marlow, Johnson, Brandon tral defender, was calm and the Underground Fencing Webster said 30 competi- a.m., Y-14 women's sabre; 10 0, but I thought we responded and Julianne Puroll pressured collected back there." Organization (UFO) hosts the tors fromacros s the state in the a.m.; Y-14 men's foil; 10:30 really well, went up 3-2, and them in that formation. Michigan Division II and III • Michigan Division of the Great a.m., Cadet women's sabre; 11 then gave it back, it is what "Also, IthoughtHannah bemonsdioe.homecomm.net | (734) 953-2123 men's and women's qualifying Lakes Section will be gunning a.m.; Cadet men's epee; 11:30, tournament at Salle d'Etroit. for spots in the U.S. Fencing a.m., Y-14 women's foil. Action begins at 9 a.m. Association's Summer Nationals, The afternoon session starts at Saturday with men's saber and July 1-10, in San Jose, Calif. 2 p.m. with Cadet women's foil women's epee. It is followed by The first-day competition is and Cadet men's saber followed men's epee and women's sabre open to fencers classified 'C or by Cadet men's foil at 2:30 p.m. at 10:30 a.m.; women's foil, at lower. For more information about the noon; and men's foil, at 2 p.m. Action continues Sunday at tournament, call UFO at (734) "Anybody can watch, we Salle d'Etroit with more three- 432-5014; or visit www.michfenc- encourage people to come out weapon qualifying showcasing ing.org or salledetroit.com.
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Ryan Glass (C'ville), 47.9; 100 dash: 1. Jeremy GIRLS TENNIS 131 points; 1. Walled Lake Northern, 88; 3. High jump: 1. W.L. Northern (Brian Carter, Bo 12:08.61. Gainer (C'ville), 11.4; 3. Todd McCuilar (C'ville), 12.3; 1 singles player Lindsay • Garden City, 65; 4. Redford Union, 39; 5. Taylor Wilinski, Moy), 16-5; I. RU, 15-11; 3. Franklin, 15-8; 400 relay: 1. W.L. Northern, 53.31; 2. Franklin 200:! Gainer (C'ville), 24.0; 2. Moses Hobson Hostetter is off to a flying start Kennedy, 36; 6. Taylor Truman, 24; 7. Beverly 4. Kennedy, 10-3. (Corrine Haro, Tapeila, Mueller, Molly HirstO, (CVille), 25.2; 400:1. Gainer (C'ville), 54.7; 3. to the girls tennis season. of sets won, which included Hills-Detroit Country Day, 20. Long jump: 1. Franklin (Isaac Cadet, 53.69; 2. Wayne, 54.9; 3. Truman, 54.97; 5. Carry! Whitaker (C'ville), 1:00.0; 800:1. Mainez FINAL BOYS RESULTS Baumgardner, McCaffery), 57-3; 2. RU, 51-6,5; Regina, 55.94; 6. RU, 56.18. (WL), 2:13.4; 3. Derek Ztnk (C'ville), 2:23.4; 1,600:1. The senior captured a gold a 6-4,6-4 triumph over Shuttle hurdles: 1. Franklin (Cameron 3. W.L. Northern, 50-10.75; 4. Kennedy, 49-0; 6. Sprint medley; 1. Franklin (Ashley Buikowski, Mainez (WL), 5:04.9; 3. Matt Parent (C'ville), 5:12.0; medal Saturday in the Ann the Pioneer 'B' team duo of Wludyka, Brandon Tower, Eric Green, Stuart Garden City, 47-1.25. Olivia Hernandez, Hardy, Scott), 1:59.8; 2, W.L. 3,200:1. Munro (WL), 11:03.3; 2. Parent (C'ville), Arbor Invitational by defeat- Jennifer Wei and Maya Laine. Gregory), 1:08.3; 2. W.L. Northern, 1:11.0; 3. Shot put: 1. Garden City (Love, Habert, Clark), Northern, 2:03.6; 3. Wayne, 2:07,62:4, Truman, 11:23.7; 400 relay: 1. Clarenceville (Hobson, Country day, 1:19.5; 4. Kennedy, 1:24.1. 118-0; 2. Franklin, 112-10; 3. Kennedy, 10-7.5; 4. W.L 2:15.77:5. RU, 2:20.95; 6. Garden City, 2:25.08. Levonte Brooks, T. McCullar, Gainer), 47.7; 2. ing Ann Arbor Pioneer's No. Jagodzinski and Enea lost in 3,200-meter relay:!. W.L. Northern, 8:516; Northern, 105-7.5; 5. RU, 98-5; 6. Country Day, 37-3. Distance medley: i. W.L. Northern, 12:53.29:2. Whitmore Lake, no time available; 800 relay: 1. 1 singles players Kelsey Van three sets to Bedford's Kristi 2. Franklin, 8:53-3; 3. Garden City, 9:16.1; 4. GIRLS TEAM STANDINGS; 1. Walled Lake Franklin (Megan Wickens, Dominique Jordan, Clarenceville (Aaron McCullar, Hobson, Brooks, DeWege, 6-7,6-3, 6-4. OsentosM and Katie Marti, 5- Country Day, 9:27.4; 5. Truman, 9:39.5; 6. Northern, 104 points; 2. Livonia Franklin, 103; . Mallory Church, Megan McPherson), 14:12.28; T. McCullar), 1:39.4; 2. Whitmore Lake, NTA; 1,600 Kennedy, 10:49.4. 3. Garden City, 63; 4. Harper Woods Regina, 54; 3. Garden City, 14:46.02; 4. Regina, 16:09.1; 5, relay: 1. Whitmore Lake, 3:58.0; 2. Clarenceville, Hostetter also won her other 7, 6-2,6-1. 400 relay: 1. Franklin (Darell Myree, Tower, 5. Taylor Truman, 26; 6. Redford Union, 21; 7. Truman, 18:29.93. 4:02.0; 3,200 relay: 1: Whitmore Lake, 10:32.0;2. two matches in the round- Clarenceville, 10:52.0. DUAL MEET RESULTS Mike Baumgardner, Paul Voegele), 44.8; 2. Wayne Memorial, 20. 800 relay: 1. W.L. Northern, 1:52.38; 2. Wayne, robin format, 6-1, 6-1, and 6-1, LIVONIA CLARENCEVILLE 5 Clarenceville's dual meet record: 2-0 overall. Truman, 46.3; 3. RU, 46.6; 4. W.L. Northern, FINAL GIRLS RESULTS 1:54.76; 3. Franklin (Butkowski, Hernandez, 6-0. FERNDAIE4 46.7; 5. Garden City, 47.1; 6. Kennedy, 47.6; 7. Pole vault; 1. Franklin (Meghan Powers, Mueller, Hardy), 1:56.95; 4. Truman, 1:58.06; 5. GIRLS DUAL MEET RESULTS April 8 at Bicentennial Park Country Day, 47.9. Anastasia Bending, Mady Byrd), 23 feet; I, W.L. Regina, 1:59.16; 6. Garden City, 2:01,31. WHITMORE LAKE 118 Host Pioneer led the team No. 1: Lauren Forsyth (F) defeated Heather Sprint medley: 1. Franklin (Myree, Northern, 18-0; 3. Garden City, 7-0. Throwers relay: 1. Franklin !Haig, Price, LIVONIA CLARENCEVILLE 81 standings with 23 points fol- Ballard, 6-4,6-4; No. 2: Brittany Adams (F) def. Baumgardner, Voegele, Tony Lawson), 1:39.9; Long jump: 1. Truman, 43-8.25; 2. Regina, 41- Milican, Karen Kalinski), 1:04,75; 2. Regina, April 8 at Whitmore Lake Paige Harter, 6-1,6-4; No. 3: Janell Robins (F) 2. W.L. Northern, 1:40.3; 3. Garden City, 1:41.9; 2.75; 3. Franklin (Monica-Hardy, Sam Campbell, 1:06.15; 3. Garden City, 1:18.32. Shot put: 1. Machin (WL), 24 feet, 7 inches; 2. lowed by the Pioneer 'B' squad def. Katie Beaver, 6-3,6-3; No. 4: Liz Murphy 4. RU, 1:43-9. Kelly Tapella), 33-4.25; 4. W.L. Northern, 37-3'.5; 1,600 relay: 1. W.L Norihern, 4:20.21; 2. Garden Alica Hargrove (C'ville), 23-4; discus:!. Ashley with 11 followedb y Stevenson (C'ville) def.Kaitlin Ma, 6-1,6-0. Distance medley: 1. W.L. Northern, 12:02.6; 5. Garden City, 33-8. City, 4:40.85; 3. RU, 4:45.12; 4, Regina. 4:47.99; 5. Hall (C'ville), 84-4; high jump: 1. Smid (WL), no and Temperance Bedford with No. 1 doubles: Amanda French-Lindsay Karting 2. franklin, 12:05.1; 3. Garden City, 12:20.5; 4. High jump: L.Garden City, 12-11; 2. Franklin (Liz Truman, 5:10.77. height available; long jump: 1. Rennells (WL), (C'vitle) def. Alkia Churn-Maria Wilson, 6-3,6-4; eight and six, respectively. No. 2: Angela Bell-Sheiby Woodby (C'vitle) def. Truman, 12:24.5; 5. Country Day, 1:39.3; 6. RU, Holiaway, Sam Gulp). 9-1; 3. W.L. Northern, 8-6; COED RELAY RESULT 14-6; 100-meter hurdles: 1. Smid (WL), 17.68; 300 Rebecca Knight-Abilynn Cardell,,6-2,6-0; No. hurdles: 1. Smid (WL), 51.62; 10.0 dash: t. Rennells Stevenson senior Laura 12:29.8; 7. Kennedy, 12:49.3. 4. Regina, 8-3, 400:1. Frankiin (Haro, Myree. Hirst. Voegele), 3: Channa Vgorski-Scarlett Devis (F) def. Tanya 800 relay: 1 Franklin (Gregory, Voegele, Shot put: 1. Franklin (Ashley Price, Savannah 49.6; 2. W.L. Northern, 52.7; 3. Garden City, 53.4; (WL), 14.23; 2. Aneta Elliot (C'ville), 54.44; 200:1. Sims was runner-up at No. 2 Dmuchowski-Tia Dmuchowski, 6-4,7-5; No. 4: Baumgardner, Myree), 1:34.8; 2. W.L. Northern, Hatg, Brittany Milican), 91-5.5; 2. W.L. Northern, 4. Regina, 58.8. Brusheil Brown (C'ville), 30.12; 3. Elliot (C'ville). singles losing only to Pioneer's Stephanie McHugh-Megan Tallman (C'ville) def. 1:36.1; 3. Country Day, 1:39.3; 4. Truman, 1:40.2; 88-2.5; 3. Regina, 80-8; 4. Garden City, 69-0; 5. BOYS DUAL MEET RESULTS 30.5; 400:1. Brown (C'ville), 1:095;'8OO: 1. Smid Jessica Grene-Brittany Barnes, 6-2,6-3; No. 5: 5. Kennedy, 1:40.4; 6. RU, 1:41.3. RU, 68-0.5; 6, Wayne, 50-4. LIVONIA CLARENCEVILLE 61 (WL), 3:09.0; 1,600:1. Cattley (WL), 6:11.0; 2. Shelby Katherine Globerson, 6-2, 6-1, Corey Shattuck-Carol Beasley (C'viile) def. Angi Throwers relay: 1. Franklin {Jarius Woolfork, Discus: 1. W.L. Northern, 268-2; 2. Franklin WHITMORE LAKE 58 Dermyre (C'ville), 6:18.0; 3,200:1. Totten (WL), after winning two matches in Romanluck-Danielle Vozel, 8-4. Jimmy Provot, Sean McAuliffe, Michael (Price, Haig, Milican), 250-1; 3. Garden City, 195- April 8 at Whitmore Lake 13:21.0; 3. Dermyre (C'ville), 13:46.0; 400 relay: I straight sets, 6-3, 6-3 and 6-0, Clarenceville's dual meet record: 3-1 overall. Gadsby), 53.9:2. Kenney, 54.7; 3. W.L. Northern. 10; 4. Regina, 193-6; 5. RU, 153-5; 6. Wayne, 121-4. Shot put:1. Andrew Jasmer (C'vrlle) 39 feet, Whitmore Lake, 55.2; 2. Clarenceville, 59.8; 800 • LIVONIA CLARENCEVILLE 8 55.6; 4. Garden City, 56.1; 5. RU, 56.2. Shuttle hurdles; 1. Franklin (Carolanne Cucci, 10 inches; discus: Uasmer (C'ville), 119-10; 3. relay: 1. Whitmore Lake, 1:55.0; 2. Clarenceville; 6-0. CLAWSON1 1,600 relay: 1. W.L. Northern, 3:40.9; 2. Senneca Scott, Jen Mueller, Campbell), 1:14.12; Joe Haapala (C'viHe), 116-3; high jump: i. Joey 2:05.0; 1,600 relay: 1. Whitmore Lake, 4:55.0; 2. Stevenson junior Paige April 7 a Bicentennial Park Franklin, 3:46.8; 3. Garden City, 3:51.8; 4. 2. Regina, 1:17.55; 3. W.L. Northern, 1:18.77; 4. King (C'ville), 5-8; 2. Joey Nelson (C'ville). 5-6; Clarenceville, 5:20.0; 3,200 relay: 1. Whitmore McNamara earned a victory No. 1 singles: Heather Ballard (C'ville) defeated Truman, 3:51.9; 5. RU, 3:54,6; 6. Kennedy, 3:54.9; Garden City, 1:32.78. long jump:! Machin (WL), 18-5:1. Adrian Myers Lake, 11:30.0; 2. Clarenceville, 11:52.0. Almira Sonea, 6-2,6-1; No. 2: Paige Harter 7. Country Day, 4:17.1. 3,200-meter relay; 1. W.L. Northern, 10:45.61; (C'vilie), 18-4; 110-meter hurdles: 1. Machin Clarenceviile's dual meet record: 0-1 overall. at No. 3 singles over Bedford's (C'ville) def. Anna Hayes, 6-0,6-2; No. 3: Katie Lucy Zhad, 6-3,7-5, while Beaver (C'ville) def. Kerry Ettinger, 6-0,6-1; No. No. 4 singles player Carli 4: Liz Murphy (C'ville) def. Alyssa Gilbat, 6-1,6-1.
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Art Van Furniture has partnered with award-winning gospel or someone who claims to recording artist, Vickie be tech savvy, I learn a lot Winans, to create a new Fof lessons the hard way. series of radio advertise- Take my backup drive , ments. The spots, which (please!), a Maxtor Shared began airing through- Storage II. It's a network drive, out the state this week, meaning it connects to my include music and words router to provide storage for all written by Vickie and her the PCs in my son Marvin Winans, Jr. house. As a native Detroiter, I use it as the Vickie Winans has central reposi- shopped at Art Van since tory for my she was 19 years of age. music library. In the spots, she sings It's also the the tagline "Art Van, destination for JEFF DUNN where you belong/Art daily backups Van, now you're finally Tech Savvy of my primary At 'Antiques Roadshow' in Las Vegas, a guest can't hold back her tears when she discovers that the ring she inherited from her grandfather's pawn shop home" and shares her PC. is an extremely high-quality, five-carat, Asscher-cut diamond, set in platinum. Appraiser Adam Patrick of A La Vieiiie Russie, values the item between experiences as a cus- Rick Broida Because the $165,000 to $175,000. Tickets are now available, through a random drawing, for the show's Michigan stop this summer. tomer. MSSII incor- Winans has enjoyed a porates a pair 20-year career in gospel of hard drives configured to music. In that time, she "mirror" one another (meaning has had six Grammy , all data gets duplicated on Award nominations, both drives), it's about as fail- eight Stellar Awards safe a backup system as you and an NAACP Image can have. Award. Or so I thought. A few days For more information ago, my MSS II died. Poof. It on Art Van Furniture, just stopped working. A call to STEPHANIE ANGELYN CASOLA visit artvan.com. Maxtor's tech support (which, O&E STAFF WRITER to the company's credit, was STARTING SEEDS answered immediately by an Antiques Roadshow, the Look, it's too early English-speaking human) popular PBS show that pairs to plant, OK? Don't be proved distressing: The unit the excitement of a treasure- fooled by those mid-50 was bad and would need to be hunt with a dose of history, degree temperatures. replaced. will make a Michigan stop on W if But it's not too early Of course, the one-year war- its summer tour this year. In to start seeds. In fact, it ranty had already expired. Oh, *«*• might even be little late and my data? Gone forever, appraisers for tl unless I wanted to spring for meet with pricey data-recovery service. independent LeRoy Wolff, an Thankfully, this was not When: Saturday, Aug. 9 dealers from advanced master gar- the catastrophe it could have Where: DeVos Place, across the dener, will discuss been. 303 Monroe Avenue NW, country to planting seeds, what My only real concern was Grand Rapids determine the works and what doesn't my MP3 library, which cur- at an Introduction to Tickets: Apply online value of their rently spans some 3,200 songs. antiques and Gardening: Starting at http://www.pbs.org/ Rebuilding it would have been collectibles. Seeds with the Master a major hassle. wgbh/roadshow/cities/ Some are Gardener Association Luckily, I didn't have to: grandrapids_2009.html stunned to of Wayne County at 7 The entire library was riding Watch the Roadshow: find the value p.m. Wednesday, April around in my Zune player. The show airs at 8 p.m. much higher 16 at the Environmental Normally, you can't pull files Monday nights on PBS. than they ever Interpretive Center off a Zune the way you can an dreamed, while Room 119 at University external hard drive, but a little 1 1 others discover JEFF DUNN of Michigan-Dearborn, Google searching revealed a their treasure In this episode of 'Antiques Roadshow,' the owner (right) brings in a very personal 4901 Evergreen Rd. simple hack that made it pos- is worth little more than its 'Saturday Evening Post' cover illustration, painted by her stepfather, John Falter. In fact, Visit www.mgawc.org/ sible. Within a few minutes I'd sentimental value. the little girl featured on the cover is the owner herself at age 5. The cover and equally prog_intro.htm for more copied all my tunes to my PC. Start gathering up those adorable story prompt appraiser Kathleen Guzman of Heritage Auctioneers to assign information. It was like I had an uninten- family heirlooms, scour the a value of $175,000 to the item. On Aug. 9 Michigan residents can participate in the Want to learn how tional backup. And it reminded neighborhood garage sales and 'Roadshow' when it stops in Grand Rapids. to attract butterflies me of the time my Outlook bring your wares to the show to your yard? The data file got corrupted, to learn all about these finds. Southeast Michigan destroying all my addresses, Tickets are now available for Butterfly Association appointments, tasks, and Roadshow's visit to Grand hosts a slide lecture on memos. Rapids, Mich. The event is set how to attract those Fortunately, all I had to do for Saturday, Aug. 9 at DeVos beautiful insects at 7 was sync my Palm PDA-, which Place. p.m. April 16 at Nankin had copies of everything, and Don't wait, a random Mills Interpretive presto: data restored. Center, 33175 Ann Please see ROADSHOW, D2 Please see TECH, D2 Arbor Trail in WestTand. 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plish the same thing with for unlimited online storage. TECH BookmarkSync (sync2it.com). Use Flickr's software to upload Complaints sometimes get action FROM PAGE D1 Speaking of synchroniza- new photos to your account tion, you can take advantage and presto: Effortless online THE DIVERSIFIED BACKUP of extra PCs by copying data backup. here is not a week that of returning these forms she machine a few months ago. She PLAN to their hard drives. I use While we're on the subject goes by when I don't hear was contacted by one of the top went through a lot of trouble to FolderShare (foldershare.com) of online storage, check out Tfrom a homeowner who people of Whirlpool and they get her washer repaired. I have Smart investors know the to sync folders between my Carbonite (carbonite.com) and is having a problem with a went over her history of com- a feeling that her story has a value of having a diversified desktop PC and my notebook. MozyHome (mozy.com), both fairly new home appliance and plaints. They apologized for all lot to do with Tiow the Ionia portfolio. I recommend you That's not only useful from a of which offer unlimited Web can't get any she went through to get this woman came to get satisfac- implement a diversified back- work standpoint (I always have space for reasonable rates. satisfaction solved and wound up offering tion from a manufacturer. I up plan as well. access to my important files), Their software runs in the from the repair her an exchange on any of their would bet that a memo went As illustrated in my exam- it also creates a kind of bonus background on your PC and company or the products, or a complete refund- to sales and service personnel ples, a Zune or iPod already backup. automatically uploads new and manufacturer. including all delivery and sales who worked with customers, serves as a de facto backup of FolderShare uses the changed files. The stories I've taxes she paid. 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Doctor can consider your contacts a&d Both programs are available served as a chilling reminder tacts me with a (which wound up to be the If my impression of how this calendar backed up as well. free of charge. that data loss can happen follow-up story store from which she pur- episode went down is correct Joe Gagnon If you're a Firefox user (and As for e-mail, a few weeks without warning. If you have that is of a pos- chased her washer and dryer, (and I can't be sure of this), you should be), it's a simple back I wrote about routing a diversified backup plan in itive nature. which told her they couldn't it is truly another sad day in matter to make copies of your your mail through Google's place, you'll rarely find your- Today, that happened when do anything for her when she the appliance world. Do the bookmarks, which most users free Gmail service (gmail. self without recourse. I received an e-mail from first complained) to pick up the manufacturers only respond in would be loathe to lose. Just google.com) as a way to stop Joyce who writes: "I talked to Whirlpool washer and dryer. the proper way when publicity install the free Foxmarks spam. If you use Gmail's Rick Broida writes about cdmput- you about a month ago when She had a check in hand for the . about a problem with a major plug-in (foxmarks.com), IMAP feature, that effectively ers and technology for the Observer I had a three-way phone call full amount within three days home appliance is exposed in which copies them all to the provides a Web-based backup & Eccentric Newspapers. Broida, of. with my sister Judy who lives of them picking them up. She is the masses? Web—and incidentally, can of all your messages. Commerce Township, also writes the near Ionia. We talked about completely elated with her new If not, this story is a miracle also keep them synchronized What about photos? If you're Cheapskate blog for CNET {blogs.cnet. a problem she had with her GE set and is on cloud nine. We and if you have a miracle I across multiple PCs. Internet a Flickr user (flickr.com), con- com/cheapskate). He welcomes ques- Whirlpool washer and dryer. want to thank you so much for would love to hear from you. Explorer users can accom- sider spending $25 annually tions sent to [email protected]. You gave her a few suggestions your suggestions and help." Stay tuned. ' (one of which was to contact a Now let's face it, folks, you Lansing television station) and don't see many stories like, this Joe Gagnon can be heard at 8 a.m. I said I'd let you know what in my column — at least not for Saturdays on WAAM1600. His phone called Filter recently to share specializes in collectibles, happens. Here it is. the last several years. Many of number is (734) 971-1600 Ext. 28. Do' . ROADSHOW the news. rugs and textiles. She is a "She contacted a place in you watched the three-piece you have a question about an appli- FROM PAGE D1 ' "After 13 seasons this is our senior certified member of Lansing and they sent her nightmare story that Channel ance or have a problem with one? E- first time back in Michigan." the Appraisers Association some forms to fill out and 4's consumer reporter Ruth mail it to [email protected] selection of applicants will It's been more than a decade of America and serves as a send back in. Within a week Spencer about her washing and it will be forwarded to Joe Gagnon. be drawn in May but all who since the show taped in consultant for top auction are interested in attending Southfield and as a Michigan houses including Sotheby's. must apply online by April 20. native she's pleased to see She began her career on staff Those chosen from the draw- Antiques Roadshow finally at the Detroit Institute of Arts FOOD CALENDAR ing will receive two tickets and return. and Cranbrook Academy of i may bring along two items for Ashleigh, host Mark L. Art in Bloomfield Hills. Learn If you have an item for the food Scheliig, the first and third Thursdays' The Community House a free evaluation. Walberg, and the cast and more about her work at http:// calendar, please submit it at least of every month. 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He is named "Nosey" because of his big nose and because he's so curious to see whatever humans are doing. Nosey needs a home quickly - he doesn't like being kept in a cage and he gets sad Question: "I have an Arts & these two styles, you will first style pieces. Remember that because he's lonely. Nosey was Crafts style home and we've want to paint your wicker in a Arts & Crafts also incorporates found wandering the streets of just added a new, four-season color similar to stained wood. some of the Art Deco look from downtown Detroit when a local sun porch behind the home. I That color range can be any- the turn of the last century, attorney rescued him from the plan on using my existing wick- where from a medium, honey which has curvy lines, much cold. He was underweight, cold er furniture, oak color to dark brown wal- like your wicker furniture. and hungry.Today he is under but how do I nut. Gorman's Furniture has a one-year-old, healthy, neutered, successfully If your wicker furniture has lovely display of the Stickley has his claws and gets along mix the look of upholstered cushions, consider Furniture line and it is a great with children. Nosey is very wicker furni- reupholstering in a more lin- worth a trip there, with some affectionate, playful, a lapcat and Lift ture with the ear pattern or one depicting photographs of your wicker loves being held and cuddled. He Arts & Crafts nature, like more traditional furniture, to discuss with is white with some caramel-colored accents. Nosey even likes other cats, but would probably do best as the style of the rest Arts & Crafts. Avoid the flow- an in-house designer your only animal in the house. He will be your best friend. If you can rescue him, call the Michigan Area Animal of the house?" ery, cabbage rose look and go design challenges for your sun Adoption at (313) 571-2985 or (248) 259-5492, or visit online at www.metroaaaa.petfinder.com. Design Answer: more for a leaf style motif. The porch. You can also visit www. When mix- color palette in Arts & Crafts Stickley.com to view the furni- Solutions . , style tends to be earth-inspired ture line from the comfort of ing furniture warm tones like russet brown, your own home. Terri Guasteila styles, there are mossy greens, sea blue, and Don't fret; marrying these a few things to terracotta. Mars and Venus furniture consider. The Add other pieces, such as styles is possible with thought- stain color, paint color, uphol- end tables and a coffee table, ful planning. stery, and overall shape of each to help bring the two styles furniture piece will help you to together. For example, choose a Terr! Guasteila, an interior designer pull together an eclectic mix of round, Stickley style end table and a Canton resident, specializes For Anyone Meeting the Needs of Older Adults styles like a pro. to acknowledge the curvy lines in space planning, design and color Arts & Crafts is normally of the wicker. You can still have consultation. Do you have a question Learn valuable information about very linear with exposed, the Arts & Crafts look without about interior design or decorating the services that are available to stained wood. Wicker, by con- the hard, angular edges. Avoid your home? Contact Terri Guasteila at trast, is usually curvilinear fussy, Victorian or country www.exclusiveinteriordesign.com. help you provide the best care. with a painted finish. To marry Four Dates and Locations to Choose: 2008 Ann Arbor Antiques Wednesday.April 16.2008 » 5:30pffl-9pm Redford Community Center Market 12121 Hemingway, Redford 48239 Wasktenaw Farm Council Grounds Saturday.Apfil26.2008 * 9:30am-lpm 5055 Ann ArW-Saline Rd St. Thomas Aquinas Ann Arbor Ml 48103 (Exit #175 a& 1-94, tke soutk 3 miles) 5780 Evergreen, Detroit, MI 48228 Monday. April 28.2008 * 5:30pm-9pin Free Blood Pressure Oo\M,t help us celebrate our^oth & Glucose Testing Summit on the Park 46000 Summit Fkwy, Canton 48188 Saturday. May 3.2008 * 9:S0am lpm Conference Topics: 2008 Dates: * Wayne County Community College District • Learn about legal & financial 21000 Northline Road, Taylor, MI 48180 April 19tk & 20tk Mag 17tk & 18tk planning. 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Try a cropped style, like SPOTTED TOPPER $59, Kincaid-White used recycled denim, Swarovski of black and the one you'll find at The Gap Rain-proof hats have moved crystals, and a.beaded handle strung by her pink wellies. in a neutral called Gargoyle far beyond those slick yellow daughters. Granted they Taupe. It's $69.50 at Gap.com toppers that matched an old don't have any or find it at locations at Livonia's pair of galoshes. If you prefer arch support Laurel Park Place, The Village to sport a hat rather than carry to speak of and of Rochester Hills, and Troy's an umbrella, J Crew offers a there isn't a Somerset Collection. cute black Rainy Day Hat with heel in sight, tiny polka dots. It would serve Stephanie but I live for GIVE IT A TWIRL any outfit well — even those those rainy There's nothing like a whim- old galoshes. It's $48 at jcrew. Casoia blustery days sical and weather-worthy com or a store near you like Troy when I can pair umbrella to keep those rain- the Village of Rochester Hills, them with a skirt or drops at bay. Oliver's Somerset Collection in Troy or worn-in jeans and Trendz in down- Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi. just puddle-jump town Birmingham Outwear can reflect your style away. sells a host of as much as anything else you So keep your flower-coated, put on. And inclement weather eyes on the skies polka-dot pat- just gives you another excuse to and find your terned umbrel- get creative and put your ward- go-to rain gear las by Michiko robe to work. as the season London hits its soak- Koshino. They Stephanie Angefyn Casoia is a BY WENSDYVON 3USKIRX come complete self-confessed shop-a-holic. She O&E S'AFF WRiTfR Here arc a few in a purse- writes about beauty, fashion and pop ideas to brighten J Crew's Rainy Day Hat says it ali shaped match- culture for the Observer & Eccentric At first, Elizabeth Kincaid- any day filled with polka dot panache, ing carrying Newspapers. Have sn idea suitable for White didn't think much of with April show- case and make Shop Around the Corner? Contact her the cigar box purse her hus- ers: a perfect gift. at (248) 901-2567 or scasola@home- band bought home for her as At $24 each, they are sure to townlife.com. a gift. CHERRY TOPPING "Howard got me one from TAFARi STEVENSON-HOWARD For those who live life peering The Chop House in Ann up from rose-colored glasses, Arbor. It got so much atten- 'Portrait,' $52, is adorned with an old family photo, and neutral tapestry cherry-coated rain boots seem tion, even though I thought from Haberman's fabrics. more than appropriate. Western it was rather plain," she said. Chiefs Black Cherry Rubber "Then I found out how much as she can from relatives and to Swarovski crystals, tiny Rain Boots feature a non-slip he paid for it." local humidors. Her husband seashells, flashy feathers and sole and are completely water- Kincaid-White was occasionally brings home vintage photographs. proof. Find them for $49-95 at shocked by the price tag, and empties from The Capital Her daughters, Carmen, www.dllrainwear.com. set out to make one herself. Grille, where he is a som- 8, and Noelle, 6, help string Little did she know her craft melier, and Smoky's Fine beads for handles and deco- HOT FOR PINK project would eventually turn Cigars in Royal Oak gives her ration. 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