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clerk for Wayne County Circuit Judge Craig Harrington still faces trial on charges of assault Victim's mother calls sentence 'slap on wrist' Strong. with intent to do great bodily harm (less than mur Krueger wasn't holding the knife used in the der) and felonious assault. If convicted, she could BYDARRELLCLEM Tuesday that she is "starting to lose faith" in the Fourth of July stabbing, but police said she fought face penalties ranging up to 10 years in prison. STAFF WRITER justice system. with Nagle after Nagle accidentally bumped into Harrington's trial is scheduled to start on Oct. Her remarks came as Joleen Krueger, 20, of her in a fireworks crowd. 25, the day after Krueger's sentencing, according to The mother of a 19-year-old woman who was Livonia feces sentencing Oct 24 after pleading Another defendant, 17-year-old Nicole Strong's clerk. attacked and stabbed at the Westland Summer guilty to a reduced charge of attempted assault Harrington of Westland, is accused of stabbing On Tuesday, Debbie Nagle lashed out at prose Festival is furious that one of her daughter's attack with intent to do great bodily harm (less than mur Nagle in the head, back and left hand just as the cuting and defense attorneys for working out what ers has received "a slap on the wrist." der). holiday fireworkssho w started in Central City she considers a lenient sentence for Krueger. Debbie Nagle, mother of stabbing victim Krueger will serve three months in jail and be Park. The incident happened near Westland City Jennifer Nagle of Taylor, told the Observer on placed on probation for three years, according to a Hall. PLEASE SEE STABBING, A6 Octagon House has 'friends' in UAW
BYDARRELLCLEM Students in the William D. STAFF WRITER Ford Career Technical Center's construction trades class, have Even as they face thousands helped with labor, and now of job cuts, Ford Motor Co. comes the $1,250 donation . workers haven't abandoned from UAW workers. their spirit of giving in commu Historians received the nities they call home, Westland money from UAW Local 900 historians said. member Bill Johnson, plant The latest proof: UAW chairman of the Wayne Locals 845 and 900 have Assembly Plant, and from Ford donated $1,250 to help contin retiree Roger Caldwell, former ue restoration efforts at the president of UAW 845, which 1800s-era Octagon House in represents the Sheldon Road, the Westland Historic Village plant in Plymouth. Park, on Wayne Road between Johnson and Caldwell raised Marquette and Cherry Hill. the money while also promot "I think it's great what they' ing a recent 'Vaudeville show" do for the community," organized by historians to ben Westland historian Georgia efit the Octagon House. The Becker said. show raised $611, Johnson said Becker and historian Jo Wednesday. Johnson have turned the Johnson and Caldwell made money over to Mayor Sandra the donations in honor of Cicirelli. The city will use it to Becker's late husband, Howard continue restoring one of the Becker, who had garnered a city's oldest buildings. reputation for selling items Historians hope that the ranging from coffee mugs to T- eight-sided Octagon House, shirts to benefit the Octagon TOM HAWLEY1 STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER flanked by two additions, will House. one day be open for tours and In raising the money, Pint-sized pumpkin pickin' special events, possibly even Johnson and Caldwell wrote in weddings. a letter to historians that they Skyler Blyshak, 3, of Westland, tries to pick up a large pumpkin during the annua! Pumpkin Fest at Wilson Barn in Livonia. For more on the festival, With the city facing a budget took on the project "in memory which runs throughout October, see page A9. crunch, officials have had to of our friend and a friend of rely on help to continue spruc Westland's history - Howard ing up the historic house. Becker.
HUlti needs to be more diversified to revive state economy 2 men plead guilty
BY DAVE VARGA ffiEWiftt BY DAVE VARGA STAFF WRITER STAFF WRITER to computer thefts
State Rep. Glenn Anderson sees stagnation in Michigan, State Sen. Laura Toy believes Michigan must drive its BYDARRELLCLEM jail after their arrest, Dunstan not only in the economy, but in terms of public policy. economic recovery by using its strengths —• research and STAFF WRITER and Matthews will avoid 'We still have an issue in Michigan of not development, agriculture and tourism. prison time unless they violate being as diversified as we need to be and we "I really think we should be leading Two Belleville men will be their probation, according to need to continue working toward that end," more with these strengths and pouring on probation for two years for new information from the said Anderson, who said that was why he dollars, as we budget them," said Toy, R- stealing a city-owned car from Michigan Department of supported a 21st century jobs plan to create Livonia. 'You're not going to want to rein the Westland public services Corrections* investment in new industries and attract vent the wheel. We don't have time to do yard, crashing it through a The pair also will be subject more high-tech jobs. that." gate and escaping with com to drug testing and counsel The Westland Democrat, during an inter Toy, who is seeking re-election to the puters stolen from two police ing, and they will remain view with the Observer staff, talked about Senate seat Nov. 7, appeared before vehicles. under orders not to leave Anderson his plans if elected to the 6th District Observer staff for an interview. She is beirig^°y Michael Dunstan, 19, and Michigan unless they receive Senate seat, which he is seeking to win over incumbent challenged by Democratic state Rep. Glenn Anderson in a Scott Matthews, 24, also will permission from authorities. Laura Toy. The district covers Livonia, Westland, Redford district that covers Livonia, Westland, Redford and remain for now on a tether A third defendant, 18-year- and Garden City. Election day is Nov. 7. Garden City. after pleading guilty in Wayne old Rickey Hilton, is awaiting The state still needs to protect and attract auto jobs, "Part of "this dilemma," she added, "is not only losing our County Circuit Court to their his sentencing, according to while using this jobs fund to help diversify. He credits the jobs, but how do we retain what we already have? So that's involvement in the July 18 police, but he also is expected incident. PLEASE SEE ANDERSON, A4 PLEASE SEE TOY, A4 Other than a short stint in PLEASE SEE THEFTS, A4 vUMKV >•
A2 (W) Observer S Eccentric 1 Thursday, October 12,2006 www.hom0townlifie.com ThreeOIBags host Aspiring actors, filmmakers needed for 2-day challenge writer's workshop BY STEPHANIE ANGELYN CAS0LA Superhouse is seeking local STAFF WRITER BY SUE MASON tial to writers of any genre, filmmakers, actors, STAFF WRITER "Bare Bones, where good writ ' f^ The creative team at ing begins," will look at find Superhouse is at it again - production assistants and The call themselves the ing niche and specialty mar filmmaking that is. professionals in the fields of ThreeOIBags, three women kets. The Livonia-based inde who have made a name for Hegwood, also a Garden pendent film company working audio, lighting, editing, and themselves as writers. City resident, is the photogra on a Halloween-timed re-cre post audio and video Sandra Campbell, Linda pher of the trio, and her class '3 ,> l ation of Michael Jackson's Sparkman and Sharon es will deal with digital pho Thriller music video has production to work on the Hegwood, who take their tography, choosing the right fflk embarked on yet another proj moniker from the travel bags, camera and working with ect this month. The group will have been collaborating on photos for publication. participate in the National BEL travel stories since 1998 when Sparkman, who is the "edi Film Challenge, part of the 48 and the genre required of the they decided to take a chance tor" of the ThreeOIBags — #h . Hour Film Project. short film. on being published authors. "because she tears everything A national competition, the Then, the group goes right to Now they're offering tfie we write apart and makes us event offers 250 teams of film work. The National Film tools they acquired along the redo it," Hegwood said — will makers across the country one Challenge requires teams to way during a weekend explain the who, what, where, The ThreeOIBags - Sharon Hegwood, Linda Sparkman and Sandra Campbell - frenzied weekend to write, complete an eight-minute Beginning Writers Workshop why and how of query letters found a place they could relate to (the Old Bag Factory) while visiting Goshen, shoot and edit a short film. short film that incorporates all for Women, which will be held and contacting editors and Ind. SuperHouse - a creative four challenge elements. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 20- publishers. team including Livonia resi Shooting is scheduled to 21. "Our purpose is to encour They peddled their first "It gave me enough knowl dents Shane Sevo, Joe Wells begin on Saturday, Oct. 21, "They've been thinking age women to step out and do article and photographs about edge and courage to see what and Dan Belleville and with music, post production, about doing one for a year, something they always want Oscoda to the Observer would happen," she said. "It's Plymouth resident Greg CGI and editing all finished in and they finally talked me into ed," Hegwood said. "Step out, Newspapers. been wonderful, and they've Morrison - has participated in time for the short to be submit it, I was the one dragging the be brave, try something new. What they thought was a been there to encourage me. the two-day challenge for the ted at the end of the weekend, feet," Hegwood said. "Actually, Don't be afraid to follow your discussion with the editor They're my cheerleaders." past two years. Each time, the Belleville said. we're doing it because people dreams." about the article turned into a The women still meet on group garnered a win in their He calls it: "The most fun have asked us how we do it. "We'll give them enough story about the trio and the Tuesday evenings for their genre. you can have in 48 hours." It'll be just the basics/' knowledge to give them confi publication of their first travel prayer group, they do it before "We are looking for interest The event kicks off at 8 p.m. The workshop will be held dence to step outside their piece. any "Bag business," Campbell ed parties to work on the proj Friday, Oct. 20, and ends with at Lynn's Bead and Breakfast comfort zone," Campbell "Afterwards, we went out to said they tease each other that ect and participate with us," a dinner celebration at 6 p.m. in Harsens Island. The cost is added. "In my case, I have two the Coney Island and cele their collaboration is their said Belleville. on Monday, Oct. 23, in Livonia. $50 and includes dinner other OlBags to drag me brated," Sparkman said. "Was own personal therapy session. Superhouse is seeking local Anyone with an interest in Friday night and breakfast along." it that easy all the time? No" What they have learned filmmakers, actors, production creating or acting in a short Saturday morning. A $10 The women will draw from The story was so well- working together is what they assistants and professionals in film may send e-mail to non-refundable deposit is their experiences. They first received, the trio heard from hope to share with women at the fields of audio, lighting, Greg@ SuperHouseMedia.com required. got together as a small Bible the owner of a flower shop in the workshop. They hope to . editing, and post audio and or to Campbell, a Garden City study and prayer group. When Oscoda that at least 30 people have 15 participants. video production to work on Shane @SuperHouseMedia.co resident, is the rough-draft Campbell signed up for a writ had come carrying the article. For more information on the project. m for more information. writer and researcher of ing class that was canceled The ThreeOIBags "have gone the workshop, call Campbell The challenge will begin on To learn about the challenge group. She will lead classes after three weeks, Sparkman, on to have 15-20 articles pub at (734)427-9585 or e-mail Friday, Oct. 20, when the and view last year's winning focusing on the tools of the already a published writer, lished and Campbell has threeolbags @ wowway.com. group receives its guidelines, entries, visit www.filmchal- trade, which will identify and stepped in to teach her and branched out, getting her own which includes a specific char lenge.com. : explain what tools are essen Hegwood. work published. 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QUALITV AUDiTING CRC mSSsk SN\ MAPK OF &JTEGBTY B&tffrW') fabdAuhn«iHn«fA>trtu wwwJtometowrUffi.com LOCAL NEWS Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, October 12,2006 (W) A3 Dlinil! Clean Water District's annual report focuses on successes f 1 • BoYu SUcueE menMASOuN f -A 3v tfi *JSt Mfil'lf SCflOjfc 1 receive„„„ni*^A d mor™„eM tha+Un» $2. There's a loss of female law of frozen state revenue sharing TOY makers in the wake of term lim dollars. As for replacing lost LAURA TOT High-speed chase ends FROM PAGE A1 its, and she said, "I think you SBT revenue, she said there's a Age: 5* another big question for today's need that balance sometimes." lot of talk going on. economy." Toy credited the governor for "We've got to do something to Experience: 58 -atci 2002- Asked about the effectiveness trying to work with lawmakers, attract and retain business in prpsei t, co o/zner Cardwell with crash, gunshots of the Michigan Economic including becoming more sensi this state. We're in a crisis situa Flcr.st forme*- STate repre road in front of the Costco Development Corp., she told of tive on business issues in recent tion," she said. A high-speed chase through store. Winn said Livonia offi an incident where members years as "she was getting her feet When it comes to education, sentative, Livonia City several communities ended in cers used their vehicles.in an wouldn't speak to a commerce wet." lawmakers have been willing to treasurer Livonia Cit/ Livonia late Tuesday with a attempt to pin the driver inside committee over an ethanol pro Toy, who co-owns Cardwell spend over the years, Toy said, Council. Schoolcraft crash, gunshots and an artfest the car, but the driver escaped duction plant issue. She also Florist on Plymouth, said small adding, "we have to put our dol at the Millennium Park shop out of the passenger door and questioned whether the Jeff business owners are job cre lars there" because we're com Community College Bcara ping center. ran into the shopping center Daniels commercials pushing ators, but are burdened by taxes. peting with other states. cf Trustees An 18-year-old Dearborn parking lot. The maneuvers Michigan shouldn't be running Besides the Single Business Tax, damaged the Focus and one Toy was proud of sponsoring Community: Livonia Yout*" Heights man was taken into in other states. she listed paying personal prop 20 bills that passed during her custody and turned over to Livonia police car. Toy said there is some work erty tax, workers' compensation, term in the Senate, though Gov. Commission Lipoma Detroit police for questioning Officers, Winn said, ordered ing together, across the aisle, but sales tax, payroll tax, Medicare, Jennifer Granholm twice vetoed tcolog/Conm'ssion in connection with a homicide the man to stop, but he contin Social Security and unemploy investigation, Livonia police Lt. it's more prevalent in the Senate, legislation to create a regional Ccodfellows voiurteei, ued running. An officer pulled where lawmakers have more ment tax. The SBT needed to be oversight board for the Detroit Greg Winn said. his gun and fired a few rounds experience. Term limits cut that ended sooner to "put more of a Water and Sewerage' founder of Bentley Backers Detroit police started the toward the running man. None experience and need to be welcome sign out for Michigan." Department. Among her other Committee, 'cjrder/rhair chase when a man driving a of the bullets struck the man, work, Toy cited bills to increase r but the man stopped running longer, she said, suggesting 12 She believes that lost state Reps fo Ramos senior cel- Ford Focus led police west on years. revenue can be made up by sentences of child sex predators Ford Road and north on and surrendered to police after "I can see where some reps combining overlapping depart and saving an appliance service 9b--ahor day Middlebelt. The suspect was he heard the gunfire, Winn and to some degree some sena ments. Communities also need program for Consumer's Energy driving at speeds as high as 90 said. tors have matured, including to take "small steps" to collabo to serve low-income consumers. mph on rain-slickened Winn added that Livonia . myself, along the way" she said. rate and consolidate in the wake [email protected] | (734) 953-2119 Middlebelt through Garden police do not anticipate filing City, Westland .and into . any charges against the man Livonia. since the case originated in Livonia officers joined the Detroit. Anderson believes the state ways to change the state law to chase at Joy Road. The Focus ANDERSON must find a way to replace this allow new local revenue. GLENN ANDERSON crashed into the side of the By Dan West FROM PAGE Al money. He urges a top-to-bot "I think that you need to give Age: 52 tom look at revenues, rather locals some options that maybe than a Republican plan to not they don't currently have," he Experience: Stdte represen Michigan Economic replace $400 million in tax said, noting he's not in favor of tative 2C00-p ese"U8- tions Web site, Dunstan was revenues or to shift to a sales Development Corp. with keep any new taxes. "The state .E^re-d MctcCo THEFTS recently sentenced after plead tax. needs to not be one to be ing some jobs here, though FROM PAGE Al ing guilty to charges of stealing there are limits on what the Times are tough for people obstructionist in letting them £"10 cee and licensed the car and malicious destruc state can do. Officials need to in southeast Michigan, with help themselves deal with Rea'tc fo.nei member of tion of firean d police property.. those issues." fine-tune the MEDC to do foreclosures and jobs losses, he iV*-stlc»iicCi:vCcuncil to receive probation. Hilton - Similarly, Matthews pleaded even better in attracting high- said, and "to hit them with Early preschool education unlike Dunstan and Matthews - guilty to stealing the car and tech and Hfe sciences jobs, he additional tax liability 1 think needs to promoted at the state P ar-ring Ccrviissicn and had. no criminal history. breaking into a vehicle and said. is just something uncon level. "Instead of having K C.vi'Ser.keCoiTTT'SSon The men had been arrested in stealing items worth $1,000 to Eliminating the state's Single scionable." through 12, we need to be Community: Westland July amid accusations they $20,000. Business lax was necessary, Anderson is proud of his leg looking at prior to K to deal broke into the public services According to police Sgt. Steve Anderson said. However, he islation on protecting children with getting our kids prepared. Guonfa 'CAb "?cjce Restje yard on Marquette east of Borisch, Matthews drove added: "It was irresponsible from bullying in schools, which in those earliest years" he said. .'Ju iteer'.', est land Newburgh, stole computer Dunstan and Hilton to the pub what the Legislature did, as far he believes will be passed. That would reduce educational SjTT'e* res:iva' *o!jrteer equipment from two police cars lic services yard, where the trio as eliminating the SBT and Asked about the state send costs in the long-term, though and fled in a 1994 Crown had planned to steal computer creating an almost $2 billion he admitted it would increase anc former rremoer or Victoria that belonged to a fire equipment out of police cars. ing fewer dollars in revenue n hole in the state budget with sharing to the local communi costs in the short-term: Aave-Vtestland j- :o' department official. While there, Dunstan drove off out being honest with people ties, Anderson suggested level Anderson said he fought a Mi«Pioq-?ir Lotidand The case against the three in the Crown Victoria. and telling them what cuts ing out the funding and urged plan to take $20 million of the /jsiandua.cees men unfolded after police said Early on, authorities said were going to be necessary if more talk between the state school aid fund to spend on Dunstan was caught trying to Dunstan and Matthews could this money is not replaced." and local officials to figure out other projects around the state. sell the stolen vehicle to an face penalties ranging up to 10 He also urges finding a bet school districts; and expanding undercover officer in years in prison, while Hilton ter funding mechanism than districts' sinking fund usage to Washtenaw County. Police Lt could have received a five-year the sales tax to pay for schools; include buses and technology. James Ridener had called the term. finding a way to aligning the investigation "nice police work." HOLIDAY budget year for the state and [email protected] | (734) 953-2119 According to a state correc [email protected] I (734) 953-2110 RECMJIftl Do you hire extra t**1** — ^R^**^ for the holidays? If so, consider running your |Kg£, W «•*** employment ad in the Observer & Eccentric's Holiday Employment Directory. This special page will be running in Wayne and Oakland Counties every Sunday and *i©vi* Thursday, starting in October thru December - giving you plenty of time to prepare that new staff for the holiday rush! 1*46 per mcfi| 3 inch minimum Save 20% on each day after the first run when you commit to more than one day! For more information or to place your ad, phase call: 800-579-7355 ©bsrrverft tErtemrir •••MMWS Wafce sure .you ask for this special rate - Holiday Recruitment Ad only' £*• .•_» 'sruA! Do you have a loved one who served out country in the armed forces? 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Faust Public for an annual fall craft show Show 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Westland Shopping Center and there will be a lunch of hot will receive a presentation Library of Westland. that will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21. and Macy's will sponsor a half- dogs, chips and pop following from Department of Michigan Contestants may pick up an Saturday, Nov. 4. The post is at There will be quilts on dis day "shopping extravaganza" the event. Prizes also will be Junior Ms. Poppy Chelsea entry form at any patron serv 28945 Joy Road. Tables and play, quilting demonstrations, starting at 9 a.rp. Friday, Nov, awarded, : Kovacs. ice desk. The form may also be chairs are available. vendors, a bake sale, and 17, at the mall. The cost is $25, For more information or to The meeting is open to the downloaded from the library's Reservations are needed by hourly door prizes. A $3 dona and the event is open to the sign up, call Wellness public and there is no charge. Web site at Oct. 4. Call Dianna Welchman tion is requested for admis first 100 people who respond! Coordinator Tony Maino at For more information, call www.westland.lib.mi.us. The at (313) 278-3784. sion. For.more information, The event is being presented (734)762-8810. Michael Brautigan at (734) deadline for all entries is 5 call Mary Surbrook at (734) by the Westland Chamber of 454-3495. p.m. Friday, Oct. 27. Craft show 721-6871. Commerce. Absentee ballots St. Theodore's Confraternity Guests will report to Macy's Westland residents who Low-cost exams Shopping Expo of Christian Women will hold Vegas Night for a continental breakfast pro want an application for an In commemoration of Get you Christmas shopping its annual Craft Show 9 a.m. to St. Bernardine Parish at >, vided by Panera Bread and a absentee ballot for the Nov. 7 National Breast Cancer done early at P.D. Graham 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, in the 31463 Ann Arbor Trail at holiday make-up presentation election should call the clerk's ' Awareness Month, Garden Elementary School's third. Parish Social, 8200 N. Wayne Merriman, Westland, is having -' by Clinique. office at (734) 467-3188 or City Hospital will provide low- annual Shopping Expo 5:30- Road, Westland. In addition a Las Vegas Party 8 p.m. to " *; The day will continue with (734) 467-3187- Voters who - cost mammograms Tuesday- 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24. to free parking and free admis midnight Friday, Oct., 20. No shopping for holiday gifts at think they might not be able to Wednesday, Oct. 17-18, at the There will be more than 10 sion, there will be free hourly smoking rooms will be avail participating merchants. Every make it to the polls are encour hospital 6245 Inkster Road, vendors under one roof. door prizes and a raffle for a able and hot dogs, potato '• participant will receive dis aged to request an absentee Garden City. Admission is $2 per person choice of numerous baskets. salad, snacks and pop are counts and giveaways at cer ballot. The exams are targeted and free child care is provided. Refreshments and baked included in $7 admission. Beer •-• tain stores. toward women who have no The school is at 1255 S. John goods will also be available. also will be available at $1 a ; The day will end at 1 p.m. at Holiday helpers medical insurance or physi Hix, south of Cherry Hill, glass. ' Lakeshore Grill with lunch and Community Hospice is seek cian. The cost of the examina Westland. For more informa Quilt Show Games include Blackjack, ••; door prize drawings. ing volunteers to help with its tion will be $30, the interpre tion, call Erin Arbour at (734) Christian Union Church at Roulette and Beat the Dealer, To sign up or for more infor Tree of Memories holiday tation fee will be waived. 968-1850. 1046 Wayne Road will hold its and there also will be hourly mation, call the chamber at fund-raiser. Activities include The hospital will offer physi second annual juried Quilt 50/50 drawings and a raffle. (734) 326-7222. setting up Christmas trees at cian services in case a follow- Crafters wanted local businesses, assembling up examination is necessary. Table rental is available at LOOK AHEAD LAYAWAY Ends 10/21/06 Coffee hour mail pieces, and collecting Women interested in the low- the cost of $20 for the annual donations at the Westland PRACTICALLY State Rep. Glenn Anderson, cost service should bring a St. Theodore Confraternity of EVERYTHING D-Westland, has announced Shopping Center exhibit. prior mammogram film, if pos Christian Women Craft Show SAVE 15% $150 Minimum his next local coffee hour with No experience necessary; sible. on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2006 9 Layaway 'til Well «ft constituents will be at 9-10:30 just a desire to lielp others fac To schedule and appoint a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Parish Purchase Pec. 46. m Wrap For M a.m. Monday, Oct. 16, at the ing terminal illness. Training ment, call the hospital schedul Social Hall at 8200 N. Wayne with 282 Pewn Westland Big Boy restaurant at will be provided. ing at (734) 458-3471. Road, Westland. Call Mary at Wayne and Hunter roads. For more information, call (734) 425-4421 (voice mail No. Over 30,000 Quality Toys, Polls & Activities Citizens are welcome to visit Vicki at (734) 522-4244. Book mark contest 10) to reserve a table. More Information atdollhospital.com with Anderson to discuss Children ages 5-12 are invit Crafters are being sought for issues or concerns. Town hall meeting ed to design an original book a craft show 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 3947 W. 12 Mite, Berkley 248-543-3115 Mayor Sandra Cicirelli will mark depicting how the library p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at Mori-Wed 10-5:30, Thu 10-8:30, Fri & Sat 10-5:30 'Walk for Kids' hold her quarterly Town Hall is important to them and the Community Free Will Baptist In stock items limited exclusions, does not apply to on-line shopping, cannot combine offers. Datalte In store. The Village of Westland, meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Westland community to cele Church, 33031 Cherry Hill, 32001 Cherry Hill, is sponsor Oct. 19, at the Holliday Park brate the William P. Faust west of Venoy, Westland. ing a "Walk for the Kids" Clubhouse at 34850 Fountain Public Library of Westland Registration is $20 and Friday, Oct. 13, to benefit the Blvd. 10th anniversary. must be paid Oct. 28 to hold a Penrickton Center for the The Department of Public Entries will be judged on spot. The money will be Blind. Service will be highlighted at creativity and theme interpre applied to the $20 table rental & REMODELING Participants will walk the meeting and a certificate tation. One winning entry will charge. Any remaining balance around the building, raising will be presented to Kenneth be professionally reproduced for additional tables must be Call How for the new kitchen you money for the center through H. Reeves, president of the and the artist will receive a paid at time of set up. For thought you couldn't afford! pledges from sponsors or Southeast Homeowners $30 gift certificate to Target. more information, call Marge donations. Registration will be Association. The presentation Runners-up will be selected, at (734) 729-2578 or Jean at • New Construction 9-10 a.m., with the walk run will be made in honor of and prizes awarded, in three (734) 421-0733. • Bathrooms Annapolis Park Week. age groups - 5-6 years, 7-8 • Additions ning from 10 a.m. to noon. • Basements Pledges and donations will be years, 9-10 years andTl-12 Crafters sought A special recognition also • Decks collected at the time of regis will be given to Josephine years. All bookmark designs The Sgt. Romanowski VFW become the property of • Any New tration. 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NOVEMBER ADUSS & Cmimm S12 &d*mmM CHILDREN tYEARS & YOIINGEB ARE FBEE (W) Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, October 12,2006 LOCAL NEtt* tvww.hometoivnlifefcom Livonia annual report touts test scores, graduation rates BY STEPHANIE AKGELYN CASOLA dents performing above state "We are significantly above that," STAFF WRITER averages. said West. Last year marked the first Alles outlined three distinct Livonia Public School officials year that the state required all processes to measure progress in showed Monday how a commit students in grades 3-8 and 11 be the district: ment to continuous improve tested in both math and English • The state's Education Yes! ment and student learning is Language Arts using the MEAP initiative provides an annual more than just part of its mis test. By combining scores of School Report Card. Last year sion statement. those who met or exceeded state the district's schools earned 17 The district's latest Annual standards on the exams, West As, 10 B's and one C. Report, covering the 2005-2006 compared district and state per • The federal No Child Left school year, detailed improve formance. Behind legislation requires pub ments in student achievement Students in grades 3-8 per lic schools to meet mandates of on standardized tests, a rising formed six to 15 points above Adequate Yearly Progress. All graduation rate, changes in core the state on the English district schools met each of the curriculum and higher expecta Language Arts exams. And 30 targets for AYP and the dis tions for teacher quality. those same students surpassed trict as a whole met the 100 tar "School improvement is a the state on the Math MEAP by gets required. process of change," said Sheila five to 14 points. • North Central Alles, director of academic serv At the high school level, West Accreditation is a an external ices. "It is driven by our own noted, students surpassed state process of evaluation based on a Patriot royalty goals of high student achieve scores on the English exams by five-ygar cycle. Currently 20 ele Franklin High School's homecoming queen Cassie LaPrairie and homecoming king Neil Copeiand were ment." about six points, and on the mentary schools, four middle crowned at halftime of Friday's football game. Alles said each building has math exam by about seven schools, three high schools, and its own School Improvement points. the Northwest Skills Center and Team, and those reports of indi For those students who took Livonia Career Technical Center vidual school progress are also the Scholastic Aptitude Test, the have been accredited. available to the public. district average was 1160, com Alles also sang the praises of formed his The district is evaluated using pared to a national average of staff and parents in the district. internship at data from several sources, she 1021. As for ACT, Livonia stu She said 100 percent of the high Schwartzenfeld joins : Botsford said. Among those are: The dis dents averaged a 22 while stu school teaching staff meet future General trict's own benchmarks, the dents nationally performed requirements of "highly quali Hospital. He North Central Accreditation sys around 21. fied teachers." Botsford General staff started his resi tem, as well as standardized Last year the district imple She also credited the district dency at St. tests including the Michigan mented the Explore exam in for its high level of parent A physician with offices in Association and the John Detroit Educational Assessment ninth grade. Students earned a involvement, with the Livonia Westland has joined the med International Society of Hair Schwartzenfeld Riverview Program test, the Stanford 16.7, compared to a national PTSA being the largest in the ical staff at Botsford General Restoration Surgery. Hospital and OLSAT, and new high school average of 15.6. And high school state with more than 12,000 Hospital in Farmington Hills. A Huntington Woods resi completed his Family Practice level Explore and PLAN tests. sophomores took the PLAN test, members. Dr. David Schwartzenfeld is dent, he practices at Millenium residency at Garden City Last year, Alles noted, the dis scoring 18.1 compared to a The district's full Annual a member of the American Medical Group West at 6149 N. Osteopathic Hospital. trict worked to align to state national average of 16.5. Report will be available both Osteopathic Association, the Wayne Road. Botsford General Hospital, standards in the areas of high In addition to the test scores, online, at American Medical Association, Schwartzenfeld received his an independent, acute care, school math, composition and Livonia Public Schools has seen www.livonia,kI2.mi,us, and in the Michigan Osteopathic medical education from Lake 330-bed community hospital world languages in German and a slight increase in its gradua hard copy at central office, 15125 Association, the Oakland Erie College of Osteopathic in Farmington Hills, was Japanese. tion rate - from 89.9 percent in Farmington Road, beginning on County Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, Pa., and per founded in 1965. Rob West, coordinator of 2004 to 91.8 percent in 2005. Monday, Oct. 9. assessment and evaluation, The federal requirement shared several district-wide test under No Child Left Behind is a [email protected] I (734) 953-2054 scores - all of which showed stu graduation rate of 80 percent. slap on the wrist" said her daughter is trying to Krueger had no criminal his better her life by studying to FROM PAGE A1 tory, police said, and she has a 5- become a nurse. year-old daughter. "She still has really bad "How in the hell can anybody During a preliminary hearing headaches," the mother said. who did such a heinous crime as in July, Jennifer Nagle testified "Jennifer almost lost her life. It that get three months in jail?" that she and Krueger tussled and took me two days to wash the she asked. "I don't understand fell to the ground following a blood clots out of her hair after how that can be acceptable. heated exchange of words. She she was attacked. 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Services serves 7,000 children and families a year with prevention and early intervention services. Adult Admission Flu vaccine available Children Under at clinics, pharmacies Oakwood The vaccines are intended meters and free samples as Oakwood Healthcare System for adults 18 and older who well as providing education is hosting several flu vaccina want to be protected from the and answering questions about tion clinics for adults from flu or pneumonia. The cost of the disease. Monday-Saturday, Oct. 16-21. the shot is $25 and $35 for the For more information, call Local clinic dates, times and pneumonia vaccinations. Both Chuck or Danielle at (734) locations are as follows: are a covered benefit for those 729-2200. *t Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon who have Medicare Part B and at Oakwood Healthcare Center bring their card to the clinic. CVS Pharmacy - Canton, 7300 Canton Center For more information on the CVS Pharmacy will have flu Road, in Canton, in the main OHS clinics, visit www.oak- vaccines available 10 a.m. to 2 waiting room. wood.org or call (313) 586- p.m. Monday, Oct. 16, at the Oct. 18 from 1:30 to 4:30 5492. store at the Wayne and Hunter, p.m. at Oakwood Healthcare (734) 729-9210, and 3-7 p.m. rs Center - Plymouth, 9398 Tuesday, Oct. 17, at the store at ^•"iV Westland Maple Drugs !» * Lilley, in Plymouth. Westland Maple Drugs also the Wayne and Palmer, (734) •• J • m^ *• • W _•• 5. • _ BHbfi&Hi 721-3444. 1 Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. will be offering flu and pneu iii*>m vi* ii -•:-- rgiu at Oakwood Healthcare Center monia shots and sponsoring a The flu vaccines will be $25, - Garden City, 29150 Ford Rd., Diabetes Day 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, or $23 with a CVS ExtraCare in Garden City, in the exam Oct. 17, at the store on Ford card. Pneumonia vaccines also room. Road at Hunter. 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They Meeting House is located at 499 S, Main exercise improves strength, flexibility,- In Harmony The Franklin High School PTSA is seek . will be facilitated by a professiona\For j can be mailed to Sue Mason at 36251 in Plymouth. For reservations and more balance, posture, coordination and car The Wayne Chapter of the Barbershop ing members. Membership is open to- • ' more information, call <734$ 513-8295 or i Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150, by fax at information, call (734) 416-5100, diovascular endurance. It incorporates Harmony Society meets at 7:30 p.m. those who care about the schools and (313)562-2800. ; (734) 591-7279 or by e-mail at sma- Costume bait simple dance routines with walking or Tuesdays at Kirk of Our Savior • the community Members need not AIM i [email protected]. For more The Livonia Elks host a Halloween cos jogging patterns and resistance exer Presbyterian Church, 36660 Cherry Hill, have a student in the school Price is $3 Anxiety or panic attacks? AIM j information, call (734) 953-2112. tume ball 6:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, cises. Wear loose-fitting clothing and west of Wayne Road, Westland. for students, $5 for adults Checks (Agoraphobics In Motion) meets at 7:30 Oct. 21, at the VFW Mayflower Lt. comfortable shoes. Light weights and Gentlemen interested in the chapter's should be made payable to Franklin p.m. Thursdays at Faith Lutheran UPCOMING EVENTS Gamble Post 6695 in Plymouth. an exercise mat are suggested. Classes Renaissance Chorus or who enjoy quar- PTSA and sent to 31000 Joy, Livonia Ml Church, 30000 Five Mile, between Costumes are optional, although there are 10:15 a.m. Monday, 5 p.m. ; tetting can call membership chairman 48150 Middlebelt and Merriman. in Livonia. AIM CC Rummage Sale wilfbe a prize for best costume. Dinner Wednesday,.1Q:15 a.m;Friday, at $3 per Bob'Wolf at (734) 421-1652, or attend a tutorial program . is a support group for those working on is served at 7:30 p.m.; advance tickets person per class; Sign up at the front recovery from anxiety disorder or pho ; The Mom's Club of Catholic Central High rehearsal A tutoring program for students^ are $20 and must be purchased by Oct. desk at the-Westland. Friendship Center ; School is hosting its annual Rummage Civil Air Patrol offered at the Salvation Army Wayne- bias. Call (248) 547-0400. 15. To order tickets, mail a self- or call (734) 722-7632; ? ; & Bake Sale, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturday, Emergency service is just one of the Westland Corps Community Cefitefc-.1 , Childbirth classes addressed stamped envelope and a ; Oct. 14, at Catholic Central High School, Travel Group congressionalty mandated misstorfs of 2300 Venoy in Westland The program^ Garden City Hospital, on Inkster Road at money order or check to Linda DiVeto, j 27225 Wixom Road, south of Grand The Friendship Travel Group meets 1 the Civil Air Patrof, which includes 3:45515pm Mondays and Tuesdays, fe-< Maplewood, is sponsoring classes for P.O. Box 6273, Plymouth, Ml 48170. If no . I River and west of Wixom Road in NovL p.m. the second Friday of each month ground and air search-and-rescue for students 9 and older in Wayne, parents of newborns, weekend child envelope is included, tickets will be IA $1 bag sale will begin at 1 p.m. All pro- (unless a large event is scheduled) in operations The Civil Air Patrol, which is birth instcuction, a refresher childbirth held at the door. The VFW Hall is locat Westland and Romulus For information Ueeds benefit the school. the Westland Friendship tenter, 1119 N. the official U S Air Force auxiliary, is education Course and a new support ed at 1426 Lilley in Plymouth. For more on participating or volunteering, call Newburgh. Prograjfis.include celebra made up of civilian volunteers To learn group for expectant teens. For informa Western Wayne Genealogical Society information, call Linda, (734) 507-9173 Tyrone Peterson, (734) 722-3660.;Tutofs' tion of birthdays, dopr.prizes, descrip more about CAP or training as an air tion on programs, call (734) 458-4330. I The Western Wayne County or Mary Ann, (734) 654-0115. need to have at least a high school -, ] Genealogical Society meets at 7:30 p.m. tion of new classes or programs, speak crew or groundteam member, contact education Childbirth Association * Monday, Oct. 16, at the Civic Park Seiiior ers from tour companies, overview of the Willow Run Composite Squadron .., Classes for childbirth preparation are day/ overnight trips and refreshments. (MI-260) Call Capt Dane Hansen, ! Center, 15218 Farmington Road in . FOR SENIORS FOR YOUR HEALTH offered at several Wayne County loca j Livpnia. Local historian/librarian Al Call (734) 722-7632. deputy commander/recruiter, at (734>= • tions. Morning and evening classes are 485-3021 or visit the Web site 1 Srltley will speak on "The Ditch That Friendship Center Dyer Center Eating Disorders available. Registering new classes www.members.home.net/capliberators/. •Built Northvilie: The Erie Canal." A tour The Senior Resources Department The Wayne-Westland school district's Get help, get real information and real, every month. Newborn care classes and ; of the library or genealogy video will be (Friendship Center), 1119 N. Newburgh, Dyer Senior Adult Center offers activi Habitat help expectations, at an eating disorder sup Cesarean birth preparation are also ; offered at 6:30 p.m. Guests welcome to Westland, offers a variety of programs ties Monday-Thursday at the center, on The Western Wayne affiliate of Habitat port group which meets 7-8:30 p.m. offered. Call (734) 459-7477. ; the free meetings, Margie, (734) 522- for older adults. The Web site Marquette between Wayne and for Humanity is seeking volunteers to Wednesday in the auditorium of Fibromyalgia ! 4050 or visit www.rootsweb.com/- www.ci.westland.mi.us offers more .. Newburgh roads. Mondays, Senior help with building homes, office duties Garden City Hospital, 6245 Inkster Road, The Garden City area chapter of the s-miwwcgs/. information. Cali (734) 722-7632.. Chorus at 130 p.m.; Tuesdays, arts, and fund-raising. No experience neces Garden City. All meetings are closed - . Great Lakes Fibromyalgia and CFS Finding records Senior dinners crafts and needlework at 9:30 a.m.; sary. Training will be provided. For for people of all ages with eating disor Association Support Group meets 1-3 |The Irish Genealogical Society of ; .The Wayne Ford Civic League hosts Wednesdays, kitchen band, 10 a.m., information, call (734) 459-7744. ders and are free of charge. Family and p.m. the first Thursday of each month ilchiganwillpresehta-program, • . :••' Senior Dinner Dances with live bingo at 1 p.m.; Thursdays, ceramics, Veteran's Haven friends support is on the second at Merriman Road Baptist Church on gliding Your Irish in the Canada/O.S. 'entertainment'several times each arts, crafts at 9:30 a.m. Veteran's Haven operates a car, boat, Wednesday of the month whiie parents Merriman south of Ford. There are •feefder Grossing Records," at 1:30 p.m. : month for couples and singles 50 years camper and real estate-donation pro support is on the fourth Wednesday of guest speakers and discussion on a ftpurday Oct.28. at the , and older. The cost is $8 donation for gram. Donations are tax-deductible. For the month. For more information, call variety of topics. There is no member ORGANIZATIONS Darlene at (734) 324-3089. league/Irish American Club, 2068 "' members of the league and $10 information, call (734) 728-0527. Food is ship fee, however a small donation is Michigan Ave., west of Tiger Stadium, in donation for non-members. All dances Toastmasters distributed to veterans once a month Advocacy group greatly appreciated. For additional "Detroit. start at noon and run until 3-3:30 p.m. The Westland Easy Talkers throughout the month and there is a The Wayne-Westland Alliance for the- information, call Tina Wing at (734) 338-2226 or Lucy Rowley at (734) 462- The speaker will be Jan Zaleski; the Meals include beer, wine, and fountain Toastmasters Club can help people supplemental food program 9 a.m. to Mentally III, a self-help and advocacy 1768. author of Guide to Records of Border pop. For information and schedules, call overcome their fear of speaking in noon Wednesdays. The Veteran Haven's group, meets at 7 p.m. the first and Crossings between the United States (734)728-5010 front of people by teaching public Outreach Center 4924 S. Wayne Road third Thursday of the month at St. two blocks south of Annapolis in and Canada 1895-1954. Zaleski is an Crochet & Knit speaking in a friendly and supportive John's Episcopal Church, 555 S. Wayne HISTORIC - racci@dited genealogist, a civilian A crochet and knit group meets 9:30 atmosphere. The club meets at 6:30 Wayne. Any honorably discharged Road, at Bayview, Westland. For more • -employee of the Detroit Police a.m. every Friday at the Friendship p.m. Thursday evenings at Denny's Veteran that is in need or homeless and information, call (734)362-8825. Pioneer trek wants a better quality of life can call ^Department and a volunteer at the Center on Newburgh near Marquette. Restaurant, 7725 Wayne Road at Cowan. TOPS The Nankin Township Pioneer Trek has (734)728-0527. family History Center in Westland. Beverly Kaminski is the instructor. For more information, call John Elbe at TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) • ; been designed to introduce travelers to Crafters needed Participants should bring a type "G" (734) 414-3401 or Curt Gottlieb at (734) Pet-A-Pet meets every Wednesday at St. John's • the history of the area. Travelers will 'Crafters are'needed for the 18th annual • crochet hook. Those interested can 525-8445. The Pet-A-Pet animal visitation program Episcopal Church, 555 S. Wayne Road, • visit sites that affected the develop ajuried arts and crafts show Saturday, sign up at the center's front desk or Vietnam Vets provides pet therapy with the help of Westland. Weigh-in is 6:30-7:15 p.m., ment of Westland as a community. - |Nov. 18, at Sts. Peter and Paui Church call (734) 722=7632. The Plymouth-Canton Vietnam volunteers. Pets should be friendly, with the meeting 7:30-8:30 p.m. For Those who complete thetrefr Will - *Hall,750 N. Beech Daly, Dearborn Visually Impaired Veterans of America, Chapter 528, well-behaved and must have current more information, call Rosalie at (734) receive an embroidered patch, to start ^Heights. For more information, call The Visually Impaired Persons (VIPs) meet at 7:30 p.m. the second Monday of vaccinations. There is a $5 membership 728-0299. the trek, first visit the Westland Virginia or Deb at (734) 522-9653 or support group meets 12:30 p.m. every every month at the Plymouth VFW Post fee. Volunteer opportunities are avail Menopause & More Historical Museum and pick up a pack '.(248)348-6823. Friday at the Friendship Center, 1119 N. 6695, on S. Mill Street, just north of Ann able at Hope Nursing Care Center, 6:30 A Menopause & More support group for et. The museum is at 857 N. Wayne Wedding workshop Newburgh, Westland. Participants share Arbor Road. If you served in the U.S. p.m. the third Tuesday of the month women meets 7-9 p.m. the first Road and is open 1-4 p.m. Saturdays, sThe Meeting House grand ballroom in information and meet others. Those military between 1964 and 1975, even, if (Marie Johnson, (734) 326-1200), and Wednesday of the month in Classroom except before a holiday. The trek is ^Plymouth is the site for a wedding interested in joining can be scheduled not "in country" (combat zone) you Marquette House, 10:30 a.m. the second 2 of the west addition of the Marian sponsored by the Westland Historical '^workshop, "How to Plan Your Wedding on a bus route for transportation. For are still eligible to become a member. Wednesday of the month (Lorna Women Center of St. Mary Mercy Commission and the Friends of the Jin 90 Minutes," 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, information, call (734) 722-7632. Visit the Web site at www.mihome- Johnson, (734) 425-1681). There are also Hospital, 36475 Five Mile, Livonia. No Westland Museum. For information, call openings at Garden City Hospital, 3 p.m. i;0ct 24. A panel of experts will answer Hearing checks town.com/oe/Plymouth CantonVVA for registration is necessary, and the group (734)326-1110. the fourth Thursday of the month Questions ranging from tips on making Every third Tuesday of each month, a more information. is free of charge. For more information, Friends of Eloise (Stacy Suida, (734) 458-4392). 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Whether they pop in for a Frank Rosst of Redford carries his weekend craft show or just a Birthday girl Julia Anasovich, of Livonia, gets a lift from Chelsea Kubesh grandson Cameren, 18 months, of quick pony ride, Snyder said, so she can ride one of the ponies at Wilson Barn's Pumpkin Fest. The 6-year- Livonia, through a field of pumpkins "Kids look forward to it" old always visits the fall community event on her birthday. at the Wilson Barn in Livonia. Chelsea Kubesh can attest to that. Anasovich, Julia's mother. "She come get some pumpkins." The Pumpkin Fest Craft Show It's her firstyea r working the always does the pony rides and Visitors to the Friends of the will be held at the same location event and she's already intro the hay ride." Wilson Barn event have their Friday-Saturday, Oct. 14-15. A duced hundreds of children to Carrie Rossi brought her chil pick of plenty of pumpkins, as free Halloween-themed chil the ponies, live animals and the dren, 3-year-old Kacie Daley well as gourds and cornstalks. dren's craft event is set for noon, giant pumpkin-shaped inflatable and 18-month-old Cameren Apple cider and doughnuts are 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. moonwalk. Daley, to Pumpkin Fest on for sale, as are pony and hay Saturday, Oct. 21. And the Pumpkin Fest is more than a Monday afternoon, just before rides for children. Haunted Barn, meant for ages tradition to the Anasovich family naptime. Grandparents Frank Pumpkin Fest lasts from 10 12 and under, will be open 5:30- of livonia. For 6-year-old Julia and Linda Rossi of Redford a.m. to 8 p.m. daily now through 8 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Oct. 20- Anasovich, it's a special birthday joined them. Oct. 30 at Wilson Barn. It is 22, and Thursday-Monday, Oct treat. "It's a nice day," said Carrie located at the intersection of 26-30. 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PageAK, Thursday, October 12,2006 The Observer S Eccentric Newspapers www.hometownlife.com OUR VIEWS Toy: Best choice for state Senate In the Nov. 7 general election, two veteran lawmakers are squaring off in the 6th Senate District -— incumbent Laura Toy of Livonia and state Rep. Glenn Anderson of Westland. Anderson is a former city councilman and a three-term member of the House of Representatives. Toy has served on the Schoolcraft College Board of Trustees and Livonia City Council and as Livonia city treasurer and state repre sentative before moving to the Senate. Both candidates have strong government backgrounds and are qualified, but we believe Toy would be the better choice. As a small business owner, she under stands the need for service and that is what £-*pT~"r she provides to the residents of the 6th •* • Senate District. Whether it is on the floor * of the Senate or in the communities she represents, Toy is working on behalf of her constituents. During her four years in the state Senate,, Toy has had 20 pieces of legislation passed, Toy notably the law that allows local govern ments to seek reimbursement from jail inmates for the cost of their incarceration, the establish ment of school safety zones, prohibiting persons who must register under the Sex Offenders Registration Act from living, working or loitering within 1,000 feet of tiJ ¥v/4.«* school property. ***« - ^eof-feck. Only two of her bills have been vetoed. Both relate to her efforts to regionalize the Detroit water board. She is LETTERS not put off by the governor's vetoes and plans to press on to revamp and bring a suburban voice to the water board. be different had the older gentleman to prevent this from happening in the Thanks for coverage plowed into a group of schoolchildren future. When not in Lansing, Toy is in her district, meeting On behalf of the Westland Lions Club waiting at a bus stop. Being old isn't a way We have raised five honest children who and listening to constituents. She worked with state Rep. and Leader Dogs for the Blind, I would to escape accountability. have all attended John Glenn and were all Jim Plakas, D-Garden City, to engineer an $800,000 like to take this opportunity to thank you Most seniors are driving impaired and honor students. It saddens me that my increase in funding for the financially strapped Garden for your excellent print coverage of the that's the cold reality. Yes| it's not nice but hardworking child gets one night to forget City Public Schools. benefit car show held on Aug. 9 at Culver's neither was the end result in the Meijer about schoolwork and make memories Just this past week, she was able to get legislation of Westland. As a result of your article, a parking lot. We hold drunk drivers and they were taken away from her. To my passed to help Majeske Machining of Livonia take advan huge number of cars came to this event. accountable for the results of their knowledge, the school has security cam tage of an industrial tax credit program. The business will With your help, we were able to raise impaired driving, what makes seniors an eras. Why weren't they looked at to find now be able to expand and create new jobs. $2,700 to be donated to Leader Dogs for exception? out who did this? It is because of efforts like that, that we urge voters to the Blind. This money will, in part, help a I'm appalled that Ms. Fox's only argu As I was walking out of the office, a staff re-elect Laura Toy to the 6th Senate District on Nov. 7- blind person regain his/her independence. ment is that Ms. Gillman hurt the feelings member was walking in and asked to see She is the best person to represent Livonia, Westland, The cost of raising, training and issuing a of seniors. Getting over hurt feelings is a the principal just after me being there for Garden City and Redford in Lansing. Leader Dog is currently $35,000, but the much easier thing to do than getting over 10 minutes, and the principal was available blind person does not have to pay one cent. the preventable death of a loved one. The to see him. So I then realized that I was The cost is'covered solely by donations. Secretary of State should require all sen being pushed aside and they allowed me to Thank you again for all of your help. iors to take annual driving tests. speak to the assistant principal so the prin Debbie Dayton I've had too many near collisions with cipal wouldn't be bothered. Stabenow deserves Westland lions Club senior drivers, who clearly should not be As a concerned parent and an adult, I on the road, to care whether their feelings was mistreated. I am frightened to think Homecoming a success will be hurt. My main concern is for my that if I was treated this way, how are they return to U.S. Senate safety and the safety of fellow motorists on treating our children? How can they Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard has cam I am writing you to acknowledge all of the road. It's absurd that Ms. Fox believes expect the parents' support throughout the paigned hard to unseat incumbent U.S. Sen. Debbie the hard work and effort that was put forth the self-esteem of seniors supercedes school year when they pay us no respect? human life. Stabenow, who is running for her second, six-year term. into making Wayne Memorial High Bouchard has solid support from both the state and School's Hollywood Homecoming a com My Baby Boomer parents will be seniors Sharon Hensley plete success! national Republican parties, has a long track record of one day and I may have to take their keys Westland being a "law and order" office holder and is a genuine and We had hundreds of parents, staff, stu away. It will be inconvenient and they will be mad, but it's the safe thing to do. Our likable person. dents and businesses donate their time and products to help make this event so legal system gives seniors a slap on the Hastert should resign Still, Bouchard has not proven he would do a better job special! I would just like to thank the com wrist solely based on their age. They are Dennis Hastert should resign now or be in the Senate than Stabenow. His campaign has focused munities of Wayne and Westland for truly held to a different standard, thanks to peo removed. too heavily on the aforementioned "law and order" issues, supporting our school. All of the volun ple with Ms. Fox's attitude. She urges us to His inability to choose ethical action and the outline of his economic policies sounds like it was teers helped to make Homecoming 2006 think of seniors' feelings but in the same over party politics makes him as criminally copied from the national Republican Party's Web site. and unforgettable night for our students!! breath, she callously states that not only culpable as Mr. Foley is. By turning a blind should we ignore Ms. Gillman's feelings For her part, Stabenow has been an advocate for con Sandra Morante eye to Mr. Foley's egregious actions he has stituent services, has teamed with fellow Democratic U.S. but Ms. Gillman has no right to express assistant principal put party politics above all else, including Sen. Carl Levin to stem the flow of trash from Canada them in the first place. here, morality and the protection of con Wayne Memorial High School into Michigan landfills and has worked hard td make pre Ms. Fox, in conclusion: It's so easy to do stituent children charged to his care while scription drugs more affordable to the state's seniors and Innocent until proven guilty nothing. in Washington. low-income residents. Katie Martin Now Mr. Hastert has further entrenched A top priority in Stabenow's next term should be to I am writing in response to your article Farmington Hills and polarized this position by party line work tirelessly in securing sufficient federal dollars to inthe Sept. 28,2006, paper about Jeremy wagon circling and paranoiac statements protect the Great Lakes ecosystem. Peer. Stolen memories of "they (the Democrats) are out to get The Great Lakes are a national treasure, and are vital to I am a little bothered by the remark me." not only Michigan's future, but indeed the entire region. about people e-mailing you about why he Saturday night our daughter was very When a party in power has abused its Stabenow needs to fight to keep invasive species from is allowed to go to college and get on with excited as she was getting ready for her trust as badly as Mr. Hastert and the continuing to ravage the natural ecosystem and threaten his life. Homecoming at John Glenn High School. Republicans have of late, the ONLY course ing; a billion-dollar tourism industry. Why should he not go to college and All of her friendsand their dates gathered of action is their removal. Mr. Hastert at our home before the dance to capture should, as orie of the architects of the Similarly, tough environmental protections must play football? Isn't a person innocent until proven guilty? At least he is trying to better the memories on film so they would be Clinton impeachment, know this all too remain in place to keep industrial pollutants out of the himself. able to remember this day for years to well, and if he doesn't, he needs to be waterways.Stabenow has done a good job of focusing on What gives people the right to judge come. informed. I particular issues, gathering support for her positions and somebody until they have walked in their little did my daughter know that she As a good Republican once said before pushing throughjegislation. On many of the homeland shoes? I'm sure ike people that have e- would lose these memories that night As "...You can't fool all of the people all of the security issues that have been the heart of Bouchard's mailed you have not gone through what they all left, not once did it cross any of the time."^ ^A! campaign, Stabenow has taken positions that are more the Peer family has, so maybe they should parents' minds to tell our children to take Tim Heller conservative than the Democratic leadership. mind their own business and tend to their their purses and cameras with them on the Westland Bouchard has done a goodjob of focusing the debate on own family like the Peer family is. dance floor to prevent their belongings homeland security, the need to tighten the nation's bor Trisha M. Speelman from being stolen. Her digital camera was ders and protecting our children from Internet predators. stolen that night. Westland But Stabenow has broader experience and has demon As a concerned parent, I went to the strated an ability to work with Republicans on several high school to speak with the principal SHARE YOUR OPINIONS bipartisan issues, which will be critical in the next six Easier to do nothing regarding the situation. The secretary told We welcome your letters to the editor. Please years. We endorse Debbie Stabenow for U.S. Senate in the The non-existent logic found in Diana me that she was in a meeting and wasn't # include your name, address and phone number Nov, 7 general election. Fox's response (Aug. 31, "Comments are sure hpw long she would be, so I asked to cruel") to the comments made by Anita see the assistant principal. for verification. We ask that your letters be 400 Gillman, the daughter of the 82-year-old As I stepped in her office, I introduced words or less. We may edit for clarity, space and woman killed by a 90-year-old man, is typ myself and was taken back by the fact that content. ical of the laissez iaire attitude prominent she did not introduce herself to welcome 4 WESTLAND in aging baby boomers who refuse to get me in her office by a handshake or a warm Mail: involved in the care of their parents. smile. I explained the situation to her and Letters to the editor mttmt When they have to choose between step asked how something like this could hap Westland Observer PUBLISHED THURSDAY AND SUNDAY ping in and taking the keys away from pen with all the chaperones and police that 36251 Schoolcraft their parents or ignoring the signs and Were there that night. Livonia, Ml 48150 remaining self-absorbed, they'd rather I did not receive the reassuring answer I have the public take their chances on the was looking for, instead I received a look of Fax: Sue Mason Marty Carry road with their impaired parents. unintelligence. I was hoping that she (734)591-7279 Community Editor Advertising Director Anita Gillman has tragically earned the would reassure me by telling me that they right to express her views on her mother's were looking in to what had happened that E-mail: night and what steps they are going to take Hugh Gallagher Peter Neill killer. I wonder if Ms. Fox's opinion would [email protected] Managing Editor Vice President General Manager Susan Rosiek Executive Editor QUOTABLE pur fundamental purposes are to enhance the lives of our "We learned how to use our equipment in different ways, such as using a hose to bring a firefighter out of a hole, say •readers, nurture the hometowns we serve and contribute from a basement floor to the first floor." to the business success of our customers. - Scott Neal, Westland assistant chief of training and education, about training to improve firefighters' skills www.hometowttfife.com OTHER OPINIONS Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, October 12,2006 (W) American culture needs a LETTERS Not senator material It is very interesting how Gov. Jennifer Granholm blames our boost in civic-mindedness economic woes in Michigan on President Bush and his policies. I worked with Glenn Anderson at Ford for many years and he While I am conservative, I am honest enough to admit that here is one import that's not a dour "I gotta go vote" and a is a very nice person and he was a good council person as Cheryl these problems were not created by Bush or Granholm. stocked on the shelves at long face. ' Graunstadt stated. However, I have a major problem with the way Granholm has Tour local grocer or big box If there is one thing we do As a state representative, he has done nothing. Look at his reacted to these problems and being virtually nonsupportive of store that should be. Problem like to do in this country, it is record in Lansing for six years. He is on the Committee for Car legislation and other actions that could help businesses in this is, it's perishable. The good lay blame — anywhere but on and Home Insurance and we are paying more than ever. He state. As Frank Beckmann stated on his radio program on WJR- news is that, like a sourdough ourselves. Politicians are cor tried to stop gerrymandering, but when his own party and the AM (760), "if Granholm blames Michigan's economic problems bread starter, it's renewable for rupt, we say, and our vote Republicans got after him, he ran off and hid. We need a fight on Bush's policies, then she should credit these same policies for a lifetime of good living. won't make a difference. er! What has he ever done for seniors? creating economic growth in the 49 other states in the country." That product is civic-mind Besides, it may not even be We don't need a nice guy. I disagree with Cheryl on Glenn's We are in a single-state recession. This woman is out of edness. Its ingredients label counted properly. qualifications for senator. Don't vote for someone just because touch, out of time, and hopefully, out of office in November. We would read: interest, caring, But who is responsible for he or she is your friend. We will get more done is we vote bipar need a leader, not a blamer. enthusiasm, all that? Ultimately, it is each tisan. What are Glenn's commitments and his platform? Richard Bezerko involvement. one of us. Lack of interest and Glenn, I hope we don't part over this, but I don't feel you are' *- A. Farmington Hills The label also participation in the electoral senator material. would list it as process allows abuses to hap Wayne Mirth Listen to the people | ^g supplying 100 pen. Perhaps,:lt is a chicken- Westland percent of the and-the-egg kind of thing. The talk of an imminent attack against Iran has me outraged. . . ^_ daily require- And like with that sour Trupiano is best choice This president should not be allowed to make the decision to * ^R ments for vot dough starter, contaminants attack Iran or any other country for that matter without ing in elec can kill it off. Without.the Just about every other day I read about a layoff or buyout in Congressional approval. This insane idea that we can resolve tions. starter, democracy becomes the domestic auto industry. People I've worked with and consid international disputes only by pre-emptive military means must Sandra Why would a flat and boring, and the sour er my friends are suffering. be countered by rational thought. Armbruster nation found taste £pmes from being co- A lot of this is the fault of the auto companies themselves, but President Bush is not the only elected person to decide the ed on dempr- opted by those who would the current government policies don't help, either. For example, fate of this nation and others; he is in office because of the peo cratic principles want to usurp our civil rights. Ford and GM have to struggle with a cost penalty of more than ple — and he must begin to listen to them. import civic-mindedness? That doesn't have to happen. $1,000 per car because of health care and retirement costs, Dorothy Trosko Because we neither grow nor Feed jthe starter with the yeast compared to the transplants or imports, and this is not being Farmington manufacture it anymore. of the first-person factor, and addressed. Certainly not like in Costa . it begins to bubble and expand I get the idea that George Bush's American auto industry con Support Proposal 2 Rica. by pitting the "I" in interest sists of the transplants in Kentucky, Alabama or other places A public TV program and involvement. that voted Republican, the same transplants that enjoy that cost Your Sept. 21 editorial entitled "Rights proposal is cynical, Sunday night featured that Forlyeais now, we've wit advantage. Meanwhile, Bush ignores the CEOs of GM, Ford and divisive" urges a "no" vote on the Michigan Civil Rights country in a travel segment, nessed how perishable this DCX. Initiative (Proposal 2) because, you say, the proposal is "mis with the host arriving there on commodity can be. We've left Anyone who works for the Detroit auto companies, or sells guided and cynical." Proposal 2, if passed, will amend the the day of national elections. it up to someone else to watch parts to them, or makes machines that they use should Michigan Constitution to prohibit state and local governments Crowds lined the streets,, with and replenish the starter and, consider, while voting, that George Bush is costing us our jobs. from discriminating against, or granting preferential treatment people supporting various can for many of us, it's no longer in We cannot vote against Bush any more, but we can take con to, any individual or group based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, didates waving different, the pantry. This is more than a gressional votes away from his policies. or national origin in the areas of public employment, public multi-colored flags. Vehicles shame, it is troubling, because Fo'r example, my congressman in the 11th District, Thaddeus contracting, and public education. Why is this "misguided and crowded the streets, horns civic-mindedness isn't some McCotter, votes with Bush about 90 percent plus of the time. cynical?" Other than engaging in some additional name-calling, blaring. thing we can just scribble on Our best interest will be served by the Democrat, and for me, your editorial does not provide a clue. There were smiles all the shopping list to pick up on that's Tony Trupiano. In fact, if anything is "misguided and cynical," it is the present around, as citizens got caught our next trip to the store. John Slampyak system of preference-based affirmative action, which Balkanizes up in the excitement — and We can, however, procure Westland this country by separating people into racial groups. This cate- ' the fun. There also was a holi 1;he yeast to feed it and nurture gorization, of course, is becoming increasingly hard to imple day atmosphere, clearly with bur young through our schools McCotter's tough on terrorists ment as interracial marriages increase. To make sure that we the bulk of the nation getting and by our example in heading get it right, do you suggest that we adopt the South African , involved, although there was to the polls on election day, When it comes to winning the war on terror, the Republican apartheid definitions of races? Or perhaps, you would suggest no mention on the show of the Nov. 7- Party is head-and-shoulders above the Democratic Party. that we look to Hitler's Nuremberg Laws for guidance? percentage of those actually As it now stands, we're Locally, our congressman, Thaddeus McCotter, has been to Iraq Far from being "misguided and cynical," Proposal 2 will voting. starving for optimism about twice in the past year (four times since being elected to change a system of affirmative action that has morphed from a' What a contrast with elec the future. Congress almost four years ago) and has met with our troops as highly desirable one of ensuring fair consideration of everyone, ': tions in the U.S., where politi Some sourdough starters well as elected representatives from Iraq and Afghanistan. into a system that gives preferences based, not on merit, but on cian is considered a dirty have been known to last a He has introduced legislation to provide more funding for the basis of a person's appearance. The present system has word. The only real hoopla hundred years. Let's hope that body armor for our troops; legislation that prohibits lobbyists become protected by a wall of political correctness, and anyone comes during political conven somehow, somewhere, we can from being employed by governments sponsoring terrorists; who questions the system, as do the backers of Proposal 2, is tions, which are largely staged. find the ancestral starter that legislation that creates a select committee to investigate the attacked as being "misguided and cynical" or worse. There is little interest in elec led to our great democratic money spent in Iraq and Afghanistan; and legislation that I believe that, in November, Michigan voters will be guided tions, with a low percentage experiment, and share it all funds our first responders. by their conscience and not by name-calling editorials; will turning out to vote, unless around. Congressman McCotter's motto has always been "I work for decide that people should be judged by who they are, not what money is involved. you." I, for one, believe him. they are; and will overwhelmingly p&ss Proposal 2. Those who do vote do so out Sandra Armbruster is editor of the Michael Brackney Scott T. Fenstermaker of a sense of duty, not opportu Troy Eccentric. She welcomes your Canton West Bloomfield nity. Election day is greeted comments by e-mail to sarm- not with enthusiasm, but with [email protected]. Granholm is out of touch • jiik€Mjjj!^^ri BACK ON THE JOB A WEEK AFTER HERNIA SURGERY For faster, longer-lasting hernia repair, call the Hernia Center at Cottage Hospital. We'll get you back in action in no time. 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"The drop is not hastily called a press confer STAFF WRITER MIKECOX huge, but we're moving in the ence to admit an extramarital I Lifetime Detroit Tigers fan right direction." affair. Cox said the admission ''ifim Rembacki of Livonia has When Mike Cox looks back Job: Michigan attorney The attorney general's office is stemmed from an investigation been waiting for a successful on his first term as Michigan's general directing part of a $52.5 million into alleged illegal campaign jpcal team. Rembacki, a banker attorney general, he said he Age: 44 health care fraud settlement finance activities by attorney $Hth Charter One, attended the hopes state residents will with Livonia-based Specialized Geoffrey Fieger, who was never Friday and Saturday games remember his consumer pro Home Pharmacy Services and its par charged with a crime and ^gainst the New York Yankees tection efforts. town: ent company Omnicarejnc. called on Cox to resign. • with his daughter, Elizabeth, an 'In the past,, it was believed that Livonia toward, a state Web site The situation, provided a Ajquinas College junior. Republicans are not supposed to (www.michigandrugprices.com) media firestorm for about two y "It was'electric," he said. "The care much about consumer pro Per that enables Michigan con months, but the issue subsided . prowd was enthusiastic, well- tection, but I think we've proved sonal: sumers to compare prices for from public light last winter. prescription drugs. bfehaved, and the stadium actual Comerica Park was rocking this past that wrong," Cox said. Married, four children If elected to a second term, ly physically shook in the seventh weekend as the Detroit Tigers He said he's expanded the "We have 1.1 million people Cox wants to continue his |rining of the Friday game." defeated the New York Yankees for a role of the attorney general's in this state without prescrip focus on consumer protection, - -••. He's been waiting years for his chance to play in the American office, with fewer staffers and a more child support payments. tion drug coverage and this child support and senior citi team to be strong again. "It League Championship Series. smaller budget. The Livonia By working with credit report will enable them to shop for zen issues, but he also wants to makes you proud to be a Tigers Republican said his office col ing agencies and Friend of the the best deal and save money" intensify his efforts on Internet fen that they fought through this happened." . lected $38.8 million in con Court officials, he said the num Cox said. crime investigations and public adversity, they worked hard," The store has a TV and . sumer refunds and state settle ber of Michigan children not He admits some lessons he education. Rembacki said. Saturday night's game against ments. These efforts include learned over the past four years. "I want to help parents mon ; receiving any child support pay Like many fans, Rembacki the Yankees was watched by penalties against Wal-Mart for ments had dropped to 606,000 He acknowledges he needs to itor their children's computer doesn't want to get ahead of many and was "great," Westland not placing price tags on this year from 651,000 in 2002. be more patient and diplomatic. habits so they don't fall victim himself with the league champi resident Buist said. "If they don't enough products, cell phone "If they had a favorable cred "I've learned that a frontal to an adult predator," Cox said. onship series with the Oakland win, they had a great season," she companies for slamming and it rating, they were able to get assault isn't always the best "We've taken up fights that no A's under way, but he knows a added, echoing the words of cramming complaints, and loans and that's how we were method," Cox said. j one else will take up, and we've World Series victory isn't an many fans. casifios for not paying out able to make sure more dead- He survived a high-profile done it without costing the tax >impossibility with the team's Fan Howard Behr of advertised prizes. beat parents made payments," controversy last fall when lie payers extra money." strong pitching. Westland, a Ford Motor retiree, "We collected about two- '" "They have a chance to win was at the Friday and Saturday and-a-half times in revenue every game they play" he said. games against the Yankees. "I've compared to the Granholm On Tuesday, the Tigers got off been to a lot of baseball games in term — and we still haven't to a good start in the ALCS my life," he said. "It was thrilling completed a full term yet," Cox with a 5-1 victory over the A's. to watch. The pitching was just said. Gov. Jennifer Granholm •-. Fan Mary Buist was at work staggering." served as attorney general Juesday morning at the Fan Behr cited the Tigers coming from 1998-2002. Zone at Westland Shopping out to greet fans after Saturday's The former assistant Wayne Renter, where Tigers merchan- victory as impressive. He's a life County Prosecuting Attorney is Bise was flying off the shelves. time fan who's been cheering for looking for a second four-year |The jerseys are selling very well the Tigers since the early 1950s. term in next month's election and the jackets," the saleswoman "I love to see it," said Behr, against Grosse Pointe Democrat said. "Of course, everything who has attended games in Amos Williams and Grand we've got is selling. Everybody's recent years with much smaller Rapids Libertarian Bill Hall. jso up and ready for them. It's crowds. "The crowds are just In addition to his consumer jbeen 19 years since anything like staggering." protection initiatives, Cox boasts his Qffice has motivated :s Key BusinessLease* offers 100% financing so you can increase your productivity with new, state-of-the-art equipment without hindering your cash flow. 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"We are more ^^^^^^^ Occupa- ^^^^^^^ Occuoa- the United States and, as a have." result, they don't believe in an all time high, 11th District con intelligent than they are in ^BHH tion: ^Hi^l tion: He said the war is draining gressional candidates John terms of spending our money ^Kf iB Sfevenson pres dent evolving Constitution, which our resources. He said he sup and deciding what we should Br "TKB ' / doesn't mean they don't believe Tatar and Charles Tackett •§|L 1 High School owner ports maintaining artillery, the believe they offer voters an do in our lives." Br 1™ in the ability to amend. But HR^ w^m Government ns |!tiat:e Air Force and special forces in alternative. B* "*" -^iB ^° ° d they feel we should walk the Iraq and pulling out the regu> r Tatar said he doesn't think teacfier B »"T%JH Capital Corp., ^Hrlil^rYfl - guidelines that our founders lar Army. '-, Tatar, a Livonia Stevenson voters should have to choose ^Ha?!^ ,sjM Political I^K . .%^M Did Kentucky High School government between "the lesser of two set forward for us." Tackett said he supports >• ^KPbl£?H experience: B^'^MIPM Homes inc., . teacher from Livonia, is the evils" and that he offers a legit HHL-JSsJii candidate tor |Hnnif^Wj| parlha Inr Tackett said the party maintaining tax cuts for those \ Libertarian candidate. He has imate third choice. He is espe state House Political believes that government has earning less that $100,000. * run for state representative cially concerned about govern 2000,1998 and 1996 experience: Belleville Planning gotten too big and that the But he said the "real rich" „ ? three times, but this is his first ment spending and the mount Education: Bachelor's and mas- ' Commission for five years. middle class is being hurt by understand that "the money * run for Congress. ing national deficit and debt. ter's degrees Wayne State . Education: Attended Eastern •recent legislation. could be used better in another* Tackett, a Belleville busi "The deficit is the biggest University. Michigan University, Russel School Tackett knows he's a dark rung of society" and are less; £ nessman, is the U.S. problem we have. I remember horse in the race, but he bothered by taxes than some, J Military: Retired U.S. Army as a of Real Estate. believe. T''-'' Taxpayers/Constitution Party Reagan running and saying if lieutenant colonel, U.S. Army Military: Served in the Army believes he has a chance to candidate. we get to a trillion dollars (in Reserve. Served in Desert Storm during Vietnam War. win. He said Republicans used They are running against public debt), dp you realize Family: wife, Zhanna; three chil Family: wife, Kimberly. One son. He said he's voted for "terrorist tactics" by trying to how much that is and we are Republican incumbent dren. Lives in Livonia. Lives in Belleville-. McCotter. protect the. estate tax by tying Thaddeus McCotter and way past that. The deficit "McCotter has disappointed it to an increase in the mini-; Democratic challenger Tony means inflation," he said. me," he said. "He went down mum wage. The bill was Trupiano. As a Libertarian, Tatar with 31 years in the Army ris lem. The teachers work hard there and acted like he defeated. believes that government ing to the rank of lieutenant every day;,I do. I don't think checked his brain at the door." "Bill Clinton is the best JOHN TATAR needs to provide the basics colonel, Tatar said the United No Child Left Behind is a logi A veteran of the war in Republican we've had," Ta,ckett Tatar says being a outlined in the Constitution, States should have learned cal or a reasonable plan" he Vietnam, Tackett said he joked. "Nobody argues about Libertarian is about taking but needs to stop wasteful from Britain and stayed out of said. learned from the United it. Our economy went well for back control from the govern spending on pork barrel proj the Middle East. States' involvement there that eight years. He was smart. He ment. ects and a costly war in Iraq. "I blame the Congress. It's CHARLES TACKETT in a civil war "you can't pre and (former Federal Reserve "My interest is that the gov "A basic function of govern really not Bush's fault, it's Tackett said he felt "called" vail." He said the same situa Chairman Alan) Greenspan ;: ernment controls everything ment is to secure our liberty. If Congress5 fault. Congress rub- to run for office. He said reli tion exists in Iraq. were in sync." that goes on around us and we we have a war on terror, go get berstamped Bush's programs," gion is a big part of his life and "We're naive to think that a Tackett said he is sick of need to take it all back," he the terrorists in Afghanistan he said. of the conservative party that democratic republic will ever hearing about how other said. "We are sovereign citizens and what the heck are we He said the No Child Left he is representing in the elec prevail there," he said. nations hate us. He said a and government has that all doing in Iraq? It has been Behind program is a "joke." tion. "Democracy doesn't just mean moratorium on aid might -. backwards." proven that there are no "It's not the teachers' prob "That's a conservative party. you have a vote and the major change their views.. He said the Democrats limit weapons of mass destruction," freedom by controlling financ he said; ing and spending and As a former military man, Disc Herniation? New FDA Approved Technology Treats Herniated Discs Without Drugs or Surgery 'Banks tell me how little I'll pay for business checking. SublJjriban Detroit - A new free report has recently been released that reveals an amazing new medical breakthrough Community Choice Credit Union that has proven 86% successful treating debilitating back had something different to say." pain. 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' A* ^ (*) Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, October 12,2006 BELIEFS & VALUES www.hometowniife.eotn RELIGION CALENDAR If you want to submit an item for the The Rev. Richard Hart presents adult in Knox Hall at Ward 14, at .St. Michael the Archangel Redford. Tickets are $6. Call (313) Smile Train, an organization which religion calendar, fax it to (734) 591- Sharing the Good News. Evening topic Presbyterian Church, 40000 Six Mile, Parish at Plymouth and Hubbard 255-6330. provides repair of cleft palate defor 7279 or write: Religion Calendar, is A Work That Cannot Fail. For more Northviiie. Free chiidcare provided. roads in Livonia. Mass incorporates Rummage sale mities to children in poverty stricken Observer Newspapers, 36251 information, call (313) 937-9690. Call (248) 374-5920. rituals of the Sacrament of the Sick. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. -20, and 9 . countries; children's hunger in Detroit Schoolcraft, Livonia, Ml 48150. The Mercyme concert Mom 2 Mom sale All area Catholics interested in' a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 21, at Our and an orphanage in Monte Christi, deadline for an announcement to Coming Up to Breathe Tour with Audio 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, at • receiving anointing should call the Redeemer Lutheran Church, 860127 Dominican Republic. In addition, part. appear in the Thursday edition is . Adrenaline and introducing Phil Good Hope Lutheran Church, 28680 parish office at (734) 261-1455 so Mile Road, Washington. Call (586) 781- of the profits will assist the church's noon Monday. Wickham 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, at Cherry Hill, Garden City. $2 entry fee that the church will be able to pre 5567. youth group who will be traveling to- Northridge Church, 49555 North * from 9-9:30 a.m., $1 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 pare for the number of people Dinner theater New York on a mission project. attending. OCTOBER Territorial, Plymouth. Tickets are S35 p.m. Table renters wanted. Call Donna Schoolcraft College presents Moon Quilt show artist circle, $25 advance. Call (800) at (734) 266-0831. Day of reflection Over Buffalo Friday, Oct. 20, dinner is Christian Union Church at 1046 Wayne Parish mission 585-3737. Healing Mass Seminar noon .ta3:30 p.m. Saturday, at 6:30 p.m. in the VisTaTe.ch Center Road will hold its second annual on campus. Bethany Suburban West, a Continues through 7 p.m. Thursday, Crosstalk For all area Catholics recovering : Oct. 14', hosted by Bethany Suburban juried Quilt Show 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 12, at St. John Bosco Church, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, with Paul Dough from a serious illness, facing sur East, a Catholic organization provid-. Catholic organization providing peer Saturday, Oct. 21. There will be quilts 12I00 Beech Daly, Redford. speaking on a topic of current inter gery or suffering from a chronic • ing peer support to the divorced and support to the divorced and separat- • on display, quilting demonstrations, Refreshments follow in Social Hall. est relevant to the Christian single health condition 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. separated of all Christian faiths. ,. ed of all Christian faiths, is organizing vendors, a bake sale, and hourly door Seminar covers divorce and beyond' a group to attend the evening of cul prizes. A $3 donation is requested for and the annulment process. It will ture. There will be a limited number of admission. For more information, call also feature a speaker on Internet tickets for call. For reservations, call Mary Surbrook at (734) 721-6871. - dating. For more information, call (734) 513-9479. Women's conference **/ (586)264-0284. Meet your candidates The fourth annual Women's * **• Stress and immune system 7 •p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, meet your can Conference, (for women of all ages, ' Choosing the natural way to prevent didates night at Garden City and young adults age 14 and above)' agg&ggg flu and cold virus infections 1:30-3 Presbyterian Church, 1841 Middlebelt, sponsored by The Archdiocese of p'.'m. Sunday, Oct. 15, at Cherry Hilt one block south of Ford Road. Call Detroit, Department of Parish Life & • Seventh Day Adventist Church, 33144 (734) 421-7620. Services, Office of Evangelization h Cherry Hill, west of Merriman, east Vegas Night 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. of Wayne Road, Garden City. Speaker St. Bernardine Parish at 31463 Ann 21, at Macomb Community College e-mail OEObits^oe homecornm mi is Brian Bodary who is certified to Arbor Trail at Merriman, Westland, is Sports & Expo Center, 14500 East 12 & JU* teach topics pertaining to achieving having a Las Vegas Party 8 p.m. to Mile, Warren. This year's conference, good health and survival methods. midnight Friday, Oct. 20. No smoking A Woman's Journey to the Heart of Handouts will be available. No Christ, will conclude with Mass cele ROBERT C ENGEL JOHN H NICHOL rooms will be available available and charge. For more information, call hot dogs, potato salad, snacks and brated by His Eminence Adam Age 82, September 28,2006. Age 80, of Alpena, formerly of (313) 580-9081 or (734) 524-0880. Cardinal Maida. Bob was bom and raised in Livonia, died suddenly on Sept. 29. pop are included in $7 admission.. New Jersey.- He attended the CrossChords concert Games include Black Jack, Roulette Pre-registration required. Cost is $45 University of Michigan cour A celebration of Christian contempo and Beat the Dealer, and there also for aduits, $35 full-time college or tesy of the Navy V-12 Program, spent will be hourly 50/50 drawings and a one year at sea as a Communications >*; • fltys* rary music 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15 ' high school students, includes con Officer, and graduated with two t-ii (doors open at 3:30 p.m.), at St. John raffle. Beer will be available at $1 a ference and lunch. Religious are free degrees in Electrical Engineering. Lutheran Church, 23225 Gill off of glasss. of charge, but must register. More Bob married Sally Albrecht in 1948; •Jfc Grand River, between'Drake and Rummage sale information on the conference they have lived in Beverly Hills, MI (including a downloadable registra for the past 48 years. They have four Farmington roads, Farmington Hiils. from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. children, Arthur, Nancy, Charles •# For information, visit www.stjohn- 20, and 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, tion form) can be found at MELISSA ARQUETTE (Penny), and Lawrence (Kristy); and lutheran.com or call (248) 474-0584. Oct. 21, in the Holy Trinity Lutheran www.aodonline.org. If you would like (nee STOVER) three grandchildren, Clayton, Erika, Salad/boutique luncheon Church fellowship' hall, 39020 Five to receive a registration form or for and Brent. They all live on the West more information, send e-mail to dig- Age 42, October 3, 2006. Beloved Coast, Bob has one sister, Jose, who .-i-: !1:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, at Mile, between Newburgh and wife of Mark. Loving mother of lives in Farmington. After five years as New Beginnings United Methodist Haggerty, Livonia. $2.00 bag sale on [email protected], or call (734) Preston and Lauren. Dearest daughter a Sales Engineer, Bob started his own HOWARD F. NIPPA Women, 16175 Delaware at Puritan, Saturday. Proceeds to benefit The ' 459-9558. of Buddy and Linda Stover. Dear sister firm in 1953. Engel-Klaes Company is of Cindy and aunt of Paige. Sister in a manufacturing representative agency Age 63, October 3, 2006. His life can law of Debbie, Sabrina, Mike, Julie, that sells high voltage electrical equip not easily be summed in one paragraph Jill, Todd and Gretchen. Services were ment. He retired in 1995. One of Bob's for all the love, warmth and 'laughter held by McCabe Funeral Home. In lieu interests was music. While at the he gave. He will be remembered by of flowers memorials may be made to University of Michigan, he was in the maybe a kind word, a deed, a smile, a Geneva Presbyterian Memorial Fund marching band, Later, he was one of quick laugh or that mischievous twin or American Cancer Society. kle in his eye. His life was about lov the founders of The Executives, the ing his family, friends and working www.mccabefuneralhome.com Big Band from Birmingham. Another hard. He retired from Ford Motor interest was sailing. For 18 years, he Company after 38 years of service. AUDREY H. ASHLEY and Sally owned a 42 foot sailboat that they sailed on Lake St. Clair, Lake Howard will be greatly missed by his Age 69, October 9, 2006, of Redford Huron, and Georgian Bay. When the loving wife, Charlene, his six children, Twp. Dearest wife of Walter. Loving boating days were over, Bob was a Holly (John) Cumberland, David and mother of Jean (Ron) Krammer, Ellen course instructor with the Birmingham JohnNippa, Melissa (Bob) Miromonti, Graham, James, Edward (Salma) and Power Squadron, and was in charge of Wendy (John) groff, Bill Hemmings Joyce (Tom) Wickman. Dear grand the Squadron's database for some time. (Monica Sircar), nine grandchildren, mother of Brian, Matthew, Elizabeth, Skiing was another interest. At one hr*'.*;i'S Mike (Donna) and Jeff Nippa, Kelly, Shelby, Stephen, Aiden and time, Bob and Saliy owned a chalet at rueces, nephews, aunts, uncles and great-grandmother of Madison. Also Nub's Nob Ski Area, where the family many friends. REMEMBER "Make survived by her sisters, Barbara spent every weekend in the winter. He Memories" and live life to the fullest. 1 (John) -Gorman and Jean (Jack) and Sally were members of the Meeker.' Family will receive visitors Nomads Travel Club, and have taken JEFFRY MICHAEL SSc^T"** Saturday 10 a.m. until time of service more that 20 of their trips. Bob taught I* 12 noon at the Fisher Funeral Home, computer use to seniors at the STEMBERGER 24501 Five Mile (btwn Beech Daly Birmingham Area Senior Citizen of Plymouth, MI, entered life eternal and Telegraph) Redford Twp., 313- Center (BASCC), and set up their on October 4, 2006, following a 535-3030. Memorials contributions to membership and donation database courageous battle with esophageal Wayne State University Medical programs. Bob was involved with the cancer. He was 43 years old. Beloved School would be appreciated. Optimal Aging exercise program at the husband of Kathryn (Herter). Dear Beaumont Health Center. He was also KATHLEEN BLUMKE father of Nicholas and Nathan. Also active in committee work at the Senior survived by mother, Merilyn; mother/ Age 63, passed away on Sunday, Men's Club of Birmingham, and was father-in-law, William and Marcella October 8, 2006 at Blue Water chairman of the club's database com Herter; siblings Kevin (Paula), Brian Hospice Care in Port Huron, MI, after mittee. Bob was a good, loving man (Karen), and Karen Anne; as well as a long and very brave battle with can and will be missed. Burial is private. A several nieces and nephews. Jeff was memorial service will be held at 2pm cer. She was born on September 2, blessed with a strong faith, lovinL 1943, a child of God, follower of Thursday, October 26, in the family, many friends, caring physi Last year's Archdiocese of Detroit Women's Conference hosted 1,400 guests. Christ. Beloved wife of 41 years to Birmingham Community House at 380 cians, and a passion for making each Ronald Allen Blumke of Lexington, S. Bates in downtown Birmingham. In day count. Most recently, Jeff collab MI. Beloved mother of Jill (Jason) lieu of flowers, donations may be sent orated with Ave Maria Radio Thomas of Clarkston, MI, and to BASCC, 2121 Midvale Ave., (990AM) to produce a nationally Women to gather for strength, worship Amanda Blumke of Commerce Twp., Birmingham. MI 48009. broadcast show highlighting his jour MI. Beloved Grandmother of Olivia Arrangements by Edward Swanson & ney, through writings and songs, in an (5) and Nathan (2) Thomas, and Son Funeral Home, 248-588-5120 effort to provide hope to those with BY LINDA ANN CH0MIN motivated about my faith." Each year the conference has expecting her third grandchild in terminal illnesses. A memorial service STAFF WRITER Curtis was a working mother grown and so has the work. February 2007. Visitation will be at will be held at 10:00 a.m. on October 10.AM and memorial service at 11 14 at St. Kenneth's Parish, 14951 for many years. She recently The first year 900 women AM'on Friday, October 13, 2006 at North Haggerty Road, Plymouth, Ml. Mention the Archdiocese of retired from AT & T after more were on hand. Last year the St.,"..Matthew's Lutheran Church in Family will receive friends at 9:00 am. Detroit Women's Conference , than 30 years. She says, some event was moved to the larger Lexington, MI. Grandma Gigi, go in In lieu of flowers, to advance medical venue to accommodate 1,400 peace and laugh on glories high. You and Kathy Curtis can't stop times her life becomes over education in the early detection of, women. are^ever missed, and cherished in our and effective treatment for, esophageal praising the event. The Livonia whelming. hearts and memories. cancer, contributions may be made to: resident has attended every "There's so much noise "It's satisfying when it St. Joseph Mercy Hospital year for the last four. On around us this is just a time to attracts 1,500 women and I PHILIP R. CLEMENT Office of Development Saturday, Oct. 21, she joins come together and praise and they all go away feeling 46, "of Knife River died October 5, c/o Jeffry Stemberger Esophageal Cancer Education Fund 1,500 women of all ages and worship Him," said Curtis, "The. renewed and refreshed in 2006 at home. Phil was born October young adults age 14 and above Mass is the most special part of whatever their vocation, a 26, ;1959 in Battle Creek, MI; He was **: #: P.O. Box 995 raised in suburban Detroit, and gradu Ann Arbor, MI 48106-0995 for A Woman's Journey to the the day for me because we wife, a mother, a working ated ^ from Seaholm High School in DONALD M. HUFFORD Heart of Christ. stand united with the Lord. It's woman," said DelPup. "It's . MARTHA WOOD Birmingham, MI in 1977. Phil owned Age 74,' October 9,-2006. Beloved Sponsored by The something for women to almost a healing balm for the ancv'bperated Silver Creek Guns. He husband of Marion. Dear father of Age 87, passed away on October 8, embrace our faith and spend soul to know they're not alone 2006 in Venice, FL. She was born Archdiocese of Detroit's enJQyed hunting, fishing, and being Thomas F., Catherine Young, Donna that special time with the Lord. in their struggles." outdoors. Phil was a loving husband, Merrifield (Gary), and Susan October 28, 1918 in Detroit, MI and Department of Parish Life & father, son, brother and friend. He is Stallings. Grandfather of Rebecca came to Venice in 1989 from Services, Office of I need that in my life." Mary Lockwood thinks the preceded in death by his mother Young, Michael Merrifield, Matthew Birmingham, ML Survivors include Evangelization the conference Mary DelPup is especially audience will draw inspiration Evelyn. Phil is survived by wife her husband, James A. Wood; daugh Merrifield, Alexandra Stallings, and runs 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in excited about the conference's from speaker Ellen Salter Jeanne, daughter Taylor, father Jacob Stallings; brother of Duane ter, Deborah (Walker) Deprisco of Richard, brother John, extended fami Hufford (Jean). Memorial service Palm Harbor, FL; son, Gordon the Macomb Community speakers including Alice Von whose daughter Meghan is so ly and friends, and furry companions; will be held at a later date. In lieu of Michael Walker of Las Vegas NV. College Sports & Expo Center, Hildebrand, a Catholic philoso weak she must breathe with Ruby, Steel, Clifford, Twinkle and flowers, family suggests memorial Memorial services private. 14500 East 12 Mile, Warren. pher, theologian and author; the assistance of life support. Simon. Memorial Service will be held tribute to Alzheimer's Association, Music for praise and worship 10a.'m. Thursday October 12, 2006 at Janet E. Smith, chairperson of "Women need to see a •20300 Civic Center Dr., Suite 100, will be provided by Schola, the Cremation Society of Minnesota, Southfield, MI 48076. For informa Life Issues at Sacred Heart woman committed to family, 4100 Grand Avenue, Duluth, MN, tion, call A.J. Desmond & Sons (248) OBITUARY directed by Mark Radeke, and Major Seminary in Detroit; committed to her faith," said 55807 (218) 624-5200. There will be a 549-0500. the Ladywood High School Colleen Kelly Mast, author of Lockwood, a Women's visitation one hour prior and a recep View obituary and share memories at POLICY Advanced Ensemble, under the the textbooks Love and Life: A Conference committee mem tion following, Pastor Dean BjOrlin www.DesmondFuneralHome.com direction of Juanita Moore- will be officiating services. The first five "billed" lines of Christian Sexual Morality ber and registration chairper Jefiries. During the ruidi break Guide for Teens and Sex ROBERT J. LEIPHART an obituary are published at son. Lockwood, who lives in RALPH EDWIN GODLEW no cost. All additional lines two special sessions take place Respect: The Option of True Plymouth, is committed to her Age 89, October 8, 2006. Beloved for single adult women ages 18- December 8, 1916 - October 3, 2006, husband of Muriel. Loving father of will be charged at $4 per line. Sexual Freedom; and Ellen church. age 89. Graduate of Pershing High You may place a picture of 40 and teenage girls ages 14-17. Salter, a Dearborn mother of a Robert John (Janet), James (Sharon), "The conference is my School and Lawrence Tech. Served in and Sue. Proud grandfather of Rob, your loved one for an daughter struggling with an the US Army and Navy. Employed by Pre-registration is required. opportunity to give back to Erika, Cory,- Shelley, and Drew. additional cost of only $6. undiagnosed medical condi Ford Motor Company from 1953 - The cost is $45 for adults, $35 the church and make a differ Funeral service Thursday, October 12, Symbolic emblems may be tion. 1981. Beverly Hilts resident for 53 ,11am', from McCabe Funeral Home, included at no cost (example: for full-time college or high ence," said Lockwood. "It's a years. Predeceased' by wife Bernie of 31950 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington 58 years. Dear father of Dave (Gayle), American Flags, religious school students, and includes "We've got a number of wonderful once a year gather Hills. Memorials may be made to the symbols, etc.) the conference and lunch. ing spiritually for women." Rob (Darlene) and Mark (Kristyn). American Cancer Society or the nationally and internationally Loving grandfather of Michael, Jayne, American Heart Association. Religious are free of charge, but known speakers" said Mary Maureen Karby attends the Marcy, Megan, Joe and Jenny. Brother . www.mccabefuneralhome.com Deadlines: must register. For more infor DelPup, an evangelization conference annually because of fsabell and Stella. Private family memorial service. Friday 4:30 PM for Sunday mation on the conference coordinator for the Archdiocese she's "hungry to learn more KIMBERLY PIENTON Wednesday Noon for Thursday (including a downloadable reg of Detroit and event organizer. about her faith." October 6, 2006, Age 35, of Westland. Obituaries received after these deadlines istration form), visit will be placed in-tne next amiable issue. "Dr. Alice Von Hildebrand has "I enjoy being able to share Beloved wife of Simon. Dear mother www.aodonline.org. For a reg of Zachary, age 8 and Alexis, age 18 written a tremendous amount it with a large group of months. Loving daughter of Connie e-mail your obit to istration form or more infor on the dignity of women. She women," said Maureen Karby. ' and the late Edwin Lutsic. Sister of [email protected] mation, send e-mail to dignity- was so anxious and thrilled to It draws women from all over Kristy Lutsic and daughter-in-law of or fax to: [email protected],,or call be invited. She sees it as a the state and Canada. I It's a Nancy and the late Simon Pienton. (734) 459-9558. mission of her work to speak Mass of the Resurrection was celebrat Attn: Obits c/o Charolette Wilson really good day, lots of prayer, ed at St. Raphael the Archangel 734-953-2232 "If women haven't gone to women. She's written a worship, praise, and three to Church, with Rev, Scott Thibodeau For more information call: before and want some solitude book on "The Privilege of a four speakers that give us food officiating. Please visit and post a trib Charolette Wilson in their life it's a great place to Being a Woman." for the journey. ute at 734-953-2070 get together," said Kathy Curtis, DelPup expects more than "I find a lot of strength.in www.uhtfuneralhome.com or Liz Kelser mother of five, grandmother to women being together and 734-953-2067 1,500 women will want to six. "I like to be surrounded sharing. It's a beautiful day." or toll free ' hear not only Von Hildebrand with people of faith, being with 866-818-7653 and the other speakers, but ask for Char of Liz women of faith. It keeps me . attend the 2:45 p.m. Mass. [email protected] I (734) 953-2145 www.hometownlife, com Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, October 12,2006 (*) A15 LUTHERAN < HI K( II WSSOl Kl MM)I) 33640 Michigan \\Q. * Wayne, Ml Clarenceville United Methodist Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church NEW HOPE (Between Wayne Rd, & Merrlman Rd.) 20300 Middlebelt Rd. • Livonia %zd/ord 248-474-3444 14175 Farmington Road, Livonia Just north of I.-96 (734) 728-2180 jate 2 blocks BAPTIST Pastor James E. Britt South of Virgil Humes, Pastor United MfcTnodist 734-522-6830 Worship Service 9:30 AM Plymouth 10000 Beech Dalv „ ft„ „„„ Sunday Evening Service 6:00 PM Sunday Worship Sunday School SatUrd^ hcnni£ Vhbr>l>ip(i.!K'p.iT! u Nursery Provided '313-937r3170 i *'cnh]p" 4: a m mJ 10.4! a in • Ssniin "v.lw.il in a T s:15& 11:00 am - Traditional 9:45 & 11 am «MS) p.ra. • VVdiif Risen Christ Lutheran PRESBYTERIAN LC-m [EW1SH David W. Martin, Pastor ...(U.S.A.) 46250 Ann Arbor Road * Plymc (1 Mile West of Sheldon) (734) 453-5252 Sunday Worship 8:15 & 10:45 as Sunday School (Children S Adults} 9:. 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Masses 7:30 & 9:30 a,m: www.heitkorJesh.org Confessions Heard Prior to Each Mass Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions Tuesdays at 7:00 P.M. Timothy Luthei all thuuh J^AITH COVENAIVT A Reconciling in Christ Congregation CHURCH Rosedale Gardens 8820 Wayne Rd. 14 Mile Road and Drake, Farmington Hills Presbyterian Church (USA) (Between Ann Arboi T-ail & Joy Road) (248) 661-9191 9601 Hubbard at W. Chicago, Livonia, Ml Livonia • 427-2290 {between Mernman a Farmington Rds i Jill Hegdai, Pastor Siajtiday Worship RESURRECTION CATHOLIC CHURCH (734) 422-0494 10:00 a.m. Family Worship and Children's Church 48755 Warren Rd . Canton. Michigan 4S187 '.vvAv.roSE^alegardens r>iq (Nursery Available) Contemporary Service 9:15 a.m. Contemporary 451-0444 9:00 am i. 1:00 a.m. Traditional REV. RICHARD A. PERFETTO ST. ANDREW'S Traditional Service Weekday Masses 10:30 am (i 'ild Cetiv provided for all services EPISCOPAL CHURCH Tuesday & Friday 8:30 a.m. We Welcome Yow To A Youth Groups • Adult Small Groups Saturday - 4:30 p.m. 16360 Hubbard Road Full Service Church Rev. Richard Peters, Pastor Sunday - 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Livonia, Michigan 48154 Ro. Kellie Whirlock, Associate Pastor 734-421-8451 Casual/XonTfgmpbrary,J Wednesday 9:30 A.M Hoiy Eucharist Excellenf CfiilcJreri's " * Saturday 5:00 RM Holy Eucharist Program Sunday 7:45 & 10:00 A.M Holy Eucharist St Genevieve Roman Catholic Church Office Hours 9 A.M.-3 P.M. Meets at Franklin H.S. in St. Genevieve School - PreK-8 UIU K(H CHI k' MrSOl j} www.standrewschurch.net Livonia on Joy Road 29015 Jamison • Livonia • 734-427-5220 The Rev. John W. Henry )l Rector (Between Mernmon and Middkbeii ScadsJ n!\ N^SOIJ TH' \\/\KIM (Easl of Middlebelt. between 5 Mile & Jeffries) MASS: Tues. 7 p, Wed., Thurs. 9 a. at 10:00 a.m. 25350 West Six Mile Rd. Sat. 4 p. 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E-mail tips on your new, • out Samsonite's grand opening SHOP IN STYLE Participants can sign up for a merchandise, including name ing holidays, religious or fami favorite Wayne County shop to scaso- deals on luggage and travel Westland Chamber of free holiday eye makeover brands like Department 56, ly occasions, and entertaining [email protected] or cali (734) goods. Discounts of 20 to 25 Commerce officials are again compliments of Clinique. The Lenox, Dansk and Gorham. anytime. 953-2054. Maya Angelou to speak at Matrix 100th anniversary gala Cheer for the Matrix Human Services will Center, Offthe Streets, Project iiometeam, i * celebrate its 100th anniversary Transition Housing, Vistas «•• •;« Friday with a gala and strolling - Nuevas Head Start, Walter and read today's supper followed by a "An Mary Reuther Senior Services * *4b. Inspirational Evening with Dr. and Youth Assistance Program. Maya Angelou." . The League of Catholic i Matrix serves the Detroit Women began the mission of . * metro community through sev Matrix Human Services in 1906. eral services divisions: Barat The League assisted immigrants Child and Family Services, with English classes and section Casa Maria Family Services, addressed the needs of the poor, Head Start Family Service homeless and unemployed. 1 *' "•'••*-* "..V ! ->i/^^TSI W •njl^ u * * " PUBLIC NOTICE \ v - ** Z* *• ~fcv*-tVr*** 8i Published in accordance with Public Act 331 (1966), as amended. 1 Schoolcraft College announces that the financial audit for the fiscal 4 <• - nm J^JW - year ending June 30, 2006, has been completed by Plante & Moran, LLP, Mt. Clemens, Michigan. 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