,feT i i r “ it y a m WESTLAND A GANNETT COMPANY' I I FREE EXPO FEATURES DEMONSTRATIONS, ' - WORKSHOPS AND MORE SPECIAL SECTION PRICE: $1 • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2011 • hometownlife.com Appointment The Westland City Council has confirmed Police seek holdup suspect the appointment of Mack By LeAnne Rogers after the robbery. woman was the driver. (On secu­ Observer Staff Writer A Romulus woman, 56, told rity video) The car pulled into police that she was about to get the gas station and the female Information is being sought into her car at Kroger, 31300 gets out of the driver’s side.” about a man wanted for robbing Michigan Aye. at Merriman, The gunman, described as a woman at gunpoint in a gro­ about 1:50 p.m. Saturday when a white male 20-25 years old, cery store parking lot Saturday a white male approached. The five 5-foot-6, can be seen on the afternoon. man pulled out a semiautc|h$at- Kroger security video also. Mayfield Westland police have released ic handgun, pointed at her and “He was walking around the . 3 ^ ’ to fill an unexpired security camera photographs took her purse, the woman told parking lot looking for a victim three-year term that of the suspect and a woman, police. he felt he could take. He’s not a expires May 6, 2014. believed to be an accomplice The suspect then got into the big guy,” said Wojcik. “The vic­ Mayfield, a longtime who drove the man from the passenger side of a dark colored tim wasn’t injured but she was Westland resident, is a scene after the robbery. West­ Chrysler Sebring convertible pretty scared.” V former City of West­ land police Sgt. Kevin Wojcik and fled the area. Anyone with information about land employee who said that the photographs of the “The suspect used the victim’s the suspects is asked to call Westland police are looking for worked many years pair were taken as they used the charge cards in Detroit. He fits Wojcik at (734) 467-3178. information about this man, a sus­ in the Departm ent of victim’s credit cards at a Detroit the description given by the vic­ pect in an armed robbery outside Public Service. He is gas station about 20 minutes tim,” said Wojcik. “We think the [email protected] | (313) 222-5428 Kroger on Michigan Avenue. also a member of the city's Municipal Service Bureau and is a mem­ ber o f the Westland Business Person o f Year Lions Club. Fall expo has E-waste ■ If you have a collec­ tion of old electronic for seniors, devices in your home that you want to get rid of but don't want b o o m e r s to put in the trash because of environmen­ Seniors citizens, baby boom­ tal concerns, head over ers and others are invited to to Westland Shopping come spend the day being enter­ Center today (Sept. 29). tained and educated at the third Wayne County's annual Senior Fall Health & Department of Public Living Expo, sponsored by the Services along with g j s g p p ® Observer & Eccentric/Home- Vintage Tech Recyders' towri Newspapers and Wayne Inc. and local communi­ State University-Oakland Cen­ ties is holding an Elec­ ter. tronic Waste (e-waste) The expo starts at 9 a.m. Tues­ collections 2-7 p.m. at day, Oct. 4, and th efirst 100 the mall at Wayne and attendees through the door will W arren roads, where receive a movie pass for two to residents can drop off Emagine Theaters anda cou­ their old electronic pon for a free four-square Bud­ waste free of charge. dy’s Pizza. Items that will be More than 40 exhibitors, fea­ accepted for recycling ft- . ■- ■’ turing demonstrations and include computers, TVs, free seminars on estate plan­ 1 1 ning, identity theft protection, CRT monitors, LCD mon­ i i _ itors, keyboards and insurance planning and invest­ mice, laptops, printers, S . m 3 ment strategies, along with fax machines, copiers, i . free morning refreshments and VCRs, DVD players, CD Dr. Karissa Jagacki, owner of Personalized Hearing Care Inc., has been selected as the Westland Chamber of hourly gift giveaways, are on players, microwaves, Commerce's 2011 Business Person of the Year. tap for the event, which runs stereos, speakers, com­ from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. puter parts, telephones, This year’s location— WSU- cell phones, game Oakland Center — is new. The consoles, miscellaneous enjoys center is at 33737 W. 12 Mile cables, mp3 players, etc. Road in Farmington Hills. It is No other household easily accessible from 1-696,1- appliances will be ac­ By LeAnne Rogers lives. It’s kind of neat.” worthy, knowledgeable and car­ 96, M-10 and 1-275. Admission is cepted. Observer Staff Writer In private practice for nine ing. Irwin notes Jagacki’s phi­ free and ample free parking is Collections also have years, Jagacki has been an audi- losophy has always been to available all day. been scheduled for: Selected as Westland Busi­ ologist for 13. She has offic­ deliver individualized quali­ Free trolley service is avail-' • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat­ ness Person of the year, audiol- es in Westland and South Lyon, ty hearing health care, treating able from three locations: Livo­ urday, Oct. 1, at Henry ogist Dr. Karissa Jagacki sees where she resides with her hus­ each patient with dignity and nia Senior Center, 15218 Farm­ Ford Centennial Library, her work as more than a busi­ band and two sons. respect. ington Road, departing at 7:15 16301 Michigan Ave., ness. In her Business Person of “I feel hearing is so impor­ a.m. and 9:45 am .; Southfield Dearborn. “I enjoy helping others. I love the Year nomination, Amy tant, you see how it improves Senior Center, 24350 Civic Cen­ • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. bringing sounds back to people. Irwin, Personalized Hear­ someone’s quality of life,” Jag­ ter Drive, departing at 7:40 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at Hearing aids have come along ing Care director of opera­ acki said. and 10:30 a.m.; and Novi Senior the Livonia DPW, 12973 way,” said Jagacki, owner of tions, cites testimonials from Jagacki is held in great Center, 25075 Meadowbrook Farmington, Livonia. Personalized Hearing Care Inc. patients describing her as com­ Road, with one departure at 8:30 The collections are “They truly change people’s passionate, dependable, trust­ Please see JAGACKI, A2 a.m. To reserve your seat, call open to Wayne County (313)222-2414. residents and small Come learn about what baby businesses w ith 10 or boomers need to know about fewer employees. For maximizing their retirement more information, call Kehrer: Wants to help the community income. O&E financial colum­ (734) 326-3936. nist Rick Bloom of Bloom Asset By LeAnne Rogers 10 years when Management in Farmington Observer Staff Writer things get tough. MICHAEL Hills will share strategies to It’s going to be a A. KEHRER protect and grow your invest­ tough three or four ment portfolio in a down econ­ INDEX As Michael Kehrer campaigns Age: 57 for a Westland council seat for a years,” said Keh­ Fam ily: Married to Debra, omy. Business.....................A9 fourth time — the first time he rer. St. Mary Mercy Hospital, Crossword Puzzle ...B11 three grown children and wasn’t elected — he cites the same Among the big member of the Saint Joseph Entertainment.........85 tw o grandsons reasons for running. issues facing the Mercy Healthy System, and Food...........;..............87 Education: Associate's Homes...................... B10 “Ever since I was in my late 20s, council will be the Dental One will offer free Jobs............ :...... I’ve always wanted to help the budget although degree in political science. health, screenings. Obituaries................. B4 community,” said Kehrer, who Kehrer said he Eastern Michigan Univer­ For a complete schedule of Opinion....................A10 cites years volunteering in the didn’t want to use sity; bachelor's degree in speakers and topics, exhibitors Services....................:810 public administration, Uni­ Sports......... ...... ....... 81 Westland Jaycees and then with the term balancing and events, see the Senior Fall W heels......::...,.........B12 . the Westland Goodfellows. “I have the budget. versity of Phoenix; a certifi­ Health & Living Expo Special a background in political science “It’s working cation in local government Section inside today’s edition. , © The Observer & Eccentric and natural curiosity about how within limited and fiscal management from This year’s musical entertain­ Volume 47 * Number 37 government works. I’m probably decreasing rev­ Michigan State University. ment will be Ya 'M ari. In addi­ one of the few people you’ll meet enues that we’ll Employment: Project tion, attendees are invited to try Home Delivery; who reads about ex-presidents and Westland be facing for the manager at Duo-Gard their hand at Wii games to win (866) 887-2737 how government works.” City Council next three or four Industries prizes. Serving on the council was a nat­ years,” he said. Community Involve­ For more information or to Return Address: 41304 Concept Or. ural progression, said Kehrer, “It’s a lot different than when we m ent: Active in the Jaycees sign up for free trolley service, PlymouSs Mi 48170 since he thought he had some good had increasing revenues. What for 20 years, Jaycee Inter­ contact Choya Jordan at (313) ideas and could help Westland. national senator. 222-2414 or via e-mail at cbjor- “I’m not leaving now after Please see KEHRER, A2 [email protected].