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BYOARRELLCLEM residents who embrace the effort. to-participate curbside recycling between city leaders and recycling now have garbage collection would OBSERVER STAFF WRITER City leaders hope to implement a programs, but the new citywide plan consultants. be supplied with carts in which they long-awaited plan as early as March would use a trash-disposal tax already A majority of Westland City Council could place all their recyclable materi­ After trailing many communities, 30 ~ a move applauded by local in place from an era when local gar­ members favored a recommendation als without having to separate them. Westland appears poised to imple­ recycling enthusiasts and heralded by bage was burned at a now-demolished from Ann Arbor-based Resource Eventually, city leaders plan to extend ment a curbside recycling program outside consultants who say this city incinerator. Recycling Systems Inc. to seek com­ the program to apartment complexes that could reduce landfill costs, boost of 86,000 residents could become a "I'm convinced this is the right petitive proposals from companies to and other multifamily dwellings. the city's environmental reputation regional leader. thing to do," Mayor William Wild haul materials to a recycling facility. and provide financial incentives to Westland has twice failed at pay- said Monday evening, during talks Initially, 28,000 households that Please see RECYCLING, A3 Over there: Veterans honored for service

BY SUE MASON . OBSERVER STAFF WRITER crash victim as There were times when Peter Love hummed a few bars and added a word here and there, but the World War II veteran 'loving, caring' was glad to sing the service songs for Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force. BY DARRELL CLEM Love was among 34 men and OBSERVER STAFF WRITER women honored during a cere­ mony, conducted by members of Westland father James Dunsmore will be remem­ the Plymouth-Canton Chapter bered as one of the most enthusiastic supporters of the Vietnam Veterans of of the Livonia Blue Jays, a nonprofit youth foot­ America at the Westland ball league whose games he faithfully filmed on Convalescent and Rehab Livonia's Bentley Field. Center in advance of Tuesday's "He videotaped the games and delivered copies Veterans Day observance. to the head coaches," friend Gena "Your service is all greatly Thrushman said. "He did that every appreciated," Vietnam veteran week." Bob Lamourex-alCanton told Dunsmore, 42, was killed Monday residents. morning when he lost control of Dressed in combat fatigues his car on a slick patch of 1-96 near and wearing orange arm bands Davison in Detroit. Dunsmore, who to draw attention to the issue wasn't wearing a seat belt, crashed of the Vietnam-era defoliant, into another vehicle, was thrown Agent Orange, Lamourex was from his car and then hit by a third Dunsmore joined by Joe Agius of Canton, vehicle. Forrest Manley of Westland "It's very tragic," Thrushman said. and Doug Fox of Melvindale for TOM HAWLEV j STAFF-PHOTOGRAPHER Dunsmore, a medical technician at Detroit the ceremony. Agius and Fox Vietnam veteran Bob Lamoureux of Canton thanks Lee Slaughter (left) for his service to his country and veteran Joe Agius Receiving Hospital, was on his way to work in demonstrated the folding of the (behind) of Canton talks to Donald Laughlin following a ceremony honoring veterans at the Westland Convalescent and his silver Ford Escort, said Thrushman, who saw American flag while Lamourex Rehab Center Monday. For more photos on the ceremony, see Page A3. reports of the accident on a television news station explained the symbolism, before she realized who had been killed. including each of the 13 folds. Dunsmore and wife Kelly have three boys, Jacob, "When the flag is folded, men had performed on Monday the Air Force during World War 1980. Like Rettinger, it was 13, Alex, 9, and Nate, 6. Next season, the youngest there are 13 stars uppermost and there were another three II. "She wrote a letter after the something he'd always wanted son has plans to play for the Blue Jays, following in that remind us of out motto, 'In planned for Tuesday. Sullivan brothers were killed. I to do. He did his basic training his brothers' footsteps. God we trust,'" Lamourex said. "We enjoy it," said Manley. was an only son." at Fort Dix, N. J., and trained Gena and Bret Thrushman's 13-year-old son, Bret "The flag takes on the appear­ "They tell us some very inter­ Sally Rettinger served in the in Columbia, S.C., before being Jr., played on the team with Jacob for six years, and ance of a cocked hat like the esting stories. One of the vet­ U.S. Navy during the Korean stationed in Germany. Gena Thrushman said Dunsmore was one of the soldiers that fought for George erans was a prisoner of war conflict. She was stationed in His favorite part of his four- Blue Jays' biggest fans, Washington and John Paul for three years. He was from Chicago for awhile but much year enlistment "was the girls I "He was just a very loving, caring guy," she said. Jones." Poland and when he got out, he of her four years was spent on met in Washington, D.C." "He would volunteer to do anything we asked. We Manley presented.a trumpet got $400." Grosse He. As for the ceremony, he found all became great friends. Over 250 parents were which played Taps for the vet­ Love was among several vet­ "I just wanted to do it," she it "pretty impressive." involved. Everybody knew everybody." erans. erans who saluted as the Pledge said of her enlistment, adding "I didn't know anything about Dunsmore's friends will have a candlelight vigil at Lamourex also talked about of Allegiance was recited. that her mother had to sign so the flag folding," he said. 7 p.m. Saturday at Bentley Field, next to the Livonia the history of Veterans Day He enlisted in the Air Force she could join. "I liked it, but It was after the ceremony Community Recreation Center at Five Mile and which began as Armistice Day, in 1943 and served just 18 what I enjoyed most was the that Love started singing, Hubbard, Thrushman said. a celebration at the 11th hour of months. people." belting out the Marine Corps "It's a memorial for him and to promote seat belt the 11th day of the 11th month "I volunteered, but my moth­ Sanford Woodruff was liv­ Hymn, quite apropos as awareness," she said, adding that Dunsmore wasn't. to honor World War I veterans. er got me out," said the former ing in Los Angeles when he Monday was the 233rd birthday wearing his seat belt during the accident. The ceremony was the third the Detroit resident who served in enlisted in the U.S. Army in of the U.S. Marine Corps. Dunsmore became close friends with the Thrushmans and others like Tom Tudor and Mike Groat. His friends have pictures of him at Bentley Field, including one in which he is smiling and wav­ ing from an announcer's booth. Thrushman confirmed that Kelly Dunsmore, a Tickets are going fast for Holiday Taste Fest Red Robin employee, and her sons will need help, so the Jim Dunsmore Memorial Fund will be set up at BYOARRELLCLEM be at 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. Denning's Cake Shoppe, Olga's conscious food lover. the Charter One branch at 31441 Plymouth Road at OBSERVER STAFF WRITER 2, at the usual spot, the Hellenic Kitchen, Qdoba Mexican Grill, With help from major sponsor Merr'iman in Livonia for anyone who wants to help Cultural Center on Joy Road east Red Robin, Starbucks Coffee, Ameriprise Financial and others, the family. Food lovers who wantto eat ofNewburgh. Texas Roadhouse, the Wayne- the chamber has offered Holiday Dunsmore also is survived by his parents, out without busting their bud­ "I think it's a good value for Westland school district's culi­ Taste Fest without increasing its Alexander "Butch" and Sarah "Dean" Dunsmore; a gets might want to savor this the money," chamber President nary arts program, the Hellenic prices. sister, Pam Fopma; aniece, Tiffany Fopma; and a scenario. Btookellen Swope said. "It's a Cultural Center and, from There's one caveat: Tickets are nephew, Matthew Scheida. For just $20, they can try pal­ very easy way to try out different Garden City, Dario's Italian selling fast. The family scheduled visitation for 4-9 p.m. ate-pleasing samples from 13 restaurants, and you don't even Eatery. "We sell 500 tickets, and I only Wednesday and 1-9 p.m. Thursday at the Dearborn or more places during Holiday have to leave a tip." A couple more restaurants have about 100 left," Swope said Chapel of Voran Funeral Home, 23701 Ford Road, Taste Fest, a popular event Already lined up for this year's still may join the lineup, Swope Monday. in Dearborn. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. by the Westland Chamber of Holiday Taste Fest are Ashley's said. Already, the price tag For tickets, call the chamber Friday at the funeral home, with interment at Commerce that is marking its Beer & Grill, Lakeshore Grill at amounts to little more than offices at (734) 326-7222. Oakridge Cemetery in Flat Rock. 10th year. Macy's, LongHorn Steakhouse, $1.50 for each place, not a bad An online guest book may be visited at www. The one-stop dining event will Marvaso's Italian Grille, Mary tab for even the most budget- [email protected] I (734) 953-2110 voranfuneralhome.com.

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County commission candidate dies following election loss Parents press W-W Thomas Thompson, a long­ Born Dec. ister at Trinity Presbyterian GOP get-out-the-vote drives. time educator and recent can­ 27,1936, in Church in Plymouth, an inter­ Most recently, he defeated didate for the Wayne County Altoona, Pa., im position he would hold a fellow member of the board for answers Commission, died suddenly Thompson for five years. He later went GOP to run for 12th County Friday, Nov. 7- He was 7* attended on to become the Children's Commission District in the Parents ofWayne-Westland admitted could be as high as years old. Central High Minister and an elder at Nov. 4 general election. students are continuing to express $253,000, saying that he "is Thompson ran as a School in Fellowship Presbyterian Besides his wife, Beverly, their anger over what they con­ responsible for the district 24/7 Republican and lost in the Detroit. He Church in Livonia. He would Thompson is survived by his sider the board's disregard for 365 days ayear." general election Nov. 4 to Thompson went on to also teach Bible studies, paint daughters, Rebecca, Elizabeth students in the district. Along with the school improve­ Democrat Joan Gebhardt in attend the rooms, give counseling and and Sarahjoy; son, David; For more than an hour Monday ments, Baracy's salary has the race for Wayne County University of Michigan where help with international stu­ and sister, Anne. Services for evening, parents challenged the become the focalpoin t of par­ Commission's 12th District, he earned degrees in anthro­ dents attending Wayne State Thompson, arranged by the board toexplai n how money can ents' anger over the lack of a new Livonia Mayor Jack Kirksey pology and linguistics. He University. Vermeulen Funeral Home, be spent on Astroturf for foot­ teachers contract. The school said Thompson was a quint­ used his education to become "He loved the Lord were held Tuesday at Trinity ball fields and forne w elemen­ board and the Wayne-Westland essential good guy and was an educator himself, work­ very much," said Beverly Presbyterian Church in tary libraries when the district Education Association are in saddened by the news of ing for more than 30 years Thompson, his wife. "He spent Plymouth with a burial at Oak is claiming it's in deficit. School expedited tact finding in hopes of Thompson's death. as a middle school teacher in his life helping people." Grove Cemetery in Dixboro. officials stressed that the district's reaching an agreement To date, "He was a very positive, the Detroit School System. During the late 1980s and Memorial contributions sinking fund and some money the two sides have tentatively upbeat person with a nice He was a 33-year resident of early '90s, Mr. Thompson was can be made to Fellowship from the general fund's buildings agreed to making up the four days sense of humor," Kirksey said. Livonia. the chairman of the then- Presbyterian Church or to and sites account covered the cost lost when teachers went on strike "He was a great teacher of the After retiring, Thompson 15th Congressional District Cedar Campus, a camp for They stressed that sinking fund on Oct. 6. importance of being involved. picked up a temporary voca­ Republican party and worked college students in the Upper money, like the money from the Shawnn Maxwell, who is spear­ This is a great loss." tion as the interim youth min­ on local initiatives as well as Peninsula. 1998 bond issue can only be spent heading a recall of Pitsenbarger for specific things and cannot be and board "Vice President Skip used for things like salaries. Monit, quizzed the trustees about One parent told school board who was paying the bill for the CORRECTION President Martha Pitsenbarger attorney, a member of the dis­ she was appalled that she could trict's law firm, that has been with An incorrect date was printed Holiday reunion and Newburgh. Those attend­ School, 33500 Six Mile Road not tell her how much district them at Wayne County Elections in a story Sunday, Nov. 9 about ing should notify the cashier just west of Farmington. Superintendent Greg Baracy Commission hearings. the late Gratia Vivian Anderson Former Wayne County when arriving. Tickets are $5. This special made when she had called her on "We are responsible for that," Yankasky. Mrs. Yankasky, who General Hospital employees production features original the telephone recently. Monit told her. served in the U.S. Air Force and retirees are invited to kick choreography and costumes 'You signed 10 ofhi s contracts The parents also put the board and was a Garden City resident, off the holiday season with the from the Nutcracker Ballet and you don't know how much he on notice that 'Sve aren't going to died in 1997 24th annual holiday reunion 5- More than 70 dancers that formerly appeared at the makes, that's appalling," she said. go away." Also, the story about the Band 9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, in a pri­ from Bunny Sanford's School Fox Theatre and Detroit Opera Pitsenbarger responded that As with the board's September of Brothers and bomber pro­ vate dining room at the Golden of Dance will perform the House. Tickets are available at she needed to see the contract, meeting, the audience was told duction at Willow Run Airport Corral restaurant in Westland. Nutcracker holiday classic the door or by Calling Bunny saying that the board approves that any discussion about the con­ should have stated the B-24 The restaurant is on Warren 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, Sanford's School of Dance at it once a year. She also defended tract negotiations would be ruled bomber was built there. between Central City Parkway Dec. 13, at Stevenson High (734) 464-7440. Baracy's salary which he has out of order.

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CITY OF WESTLAND CITY OF WESTLAND CITY OF WESTLAND NOTICE OF MEETING NOTICE OF MEETING NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION A petition has been presented to the Planning Commission of the On November 18, 2008, the Westland Police Department will A petition has been presented to the Planning Commission of the City of Westland, Wayne County, Michigan: conduct a public auction of impounded, abandoned vehicles. The City of Westland, Wayne County, Michigan: auction will begin promptly at 11:00 am-at Westland Car Care, Case #1985F - Public Hearing for Special Land Use 6375 Hix Rd., Westland, MI, County of Wayne, where the following Case #1637C - Public Hearing for Special Land Use Approval Approval for Proposed Retail Clothing Store, 4687 vehicles will be offered for sale to the highest bidder: for Proposed Kiasi 4 Cafe, 8077 Middlebelt Road, Parcel #005- Middlebelt, Parcel #083-02-0007-302, Southeast Corner of 02-0063-300, West Side of Middlebelt Road, North of Ann YEAR MAKE BODY STYLE COLOR VIN Middlebelt Road and Annapolis Avenue, Tomiko Davis (Sam Arbor Trail, Saber Shuqir (Nazar N. Sarafa, MD) 1994 Ford T-Bird/2 Dr Green 1FALP62WXRH162753 Saleh) MMpeM 1994 Ford Aerostar/SW Red 1FMDA31XXRZB53033 2002 GMC Yukon/SW Black 1GKEK63U32J222311 dESto L 1986 Olds Cutlass/2 Dr Beige 1G3GM47Y6GP363068 1995 Ford Taurus/4 Dr White 1FALP52U0SG108768 1984 Chevy Van Tan 2GCDG15H7E4126092 1994 Ford Aspire/2 Dr Green KNJLT06H4R6130128 UrfWl* 1983 Cadillac Seville/4 Dr Blue 1G6AS6989DE801094 T-Bird/2 Dr r 1997 Ford Black 1FALP62W9VH148353 1992 Cadillac 4Dr Silver 1G6CD53B4N4212012 1984 Honda Motorcycle Black 1HFSC1200EA106961 1980 Chevy Rally Sport/2 Dr Red 1P87HAN500236 1980 Cadillac Seville/4 Dr Tan 6S699AE690073 1997 Buick LeSabre/4 Dr Chmpgn 1G4HP52K5VH571935 1997 Kawasaki Motorcycle Silver JKAZX4C13VB517653 FTT rrri 1993 Olds Cutlass/4 Dr Tan 1G3AG55N5P6379277 NOTICE IS HEREBY GPTEN that a public hearing of the City of NOTICE IS.HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing of the City of Westland Planning Commission will be held at City Hall, 36601 All vehicles are sold in "as is" condition. Bidding on all vehicles will Westland Planning Commission will be held at City Hall, 36601' Ford Road, Westland, Michigan at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 2, start at the amount due for towing and storage. Vehicles may be Ford Road, Westland, Michigan at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 2, 2008. deleted from this list at any time prior to the start of the auction. 2008. 30 DAY NOTICE OF AUCTION Written comments must be submitted to the Planning Commission Due to unknown ownership, 30 day notice is hereby given that the Written comments must be submitted to the Planning Commission before 5:00 p.m. one ¢1) day prior to the scheduled meeting, vehicle(s) listed below will be auctioned after DECEMBER 13,2008 before 5:00 p.m. one (1) day prior to the scheduled meeting. unless it is claimed by the owner prior to that time, KENNETH B. SHARP, Chairman •J? Kenneth B. Sharp, Chairman WESTLAND PLANNING COMMISSION YEAR MAKE BODY STYLE COLOR VIN , WESTLAND PLANNING COMMISSION ' 1993 Mercury Grd Marq/4 Dr White 2MELM76W3PX663015 Publish: November 13,2008 Publish: November 13,2008 O£08e31400-2x5 0£OS6314!-2*S Publish: November 13,2008 OE0S631334-2X3 Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, November 13,2008 www.hometownlIfe.com (W) A3

RECYCLING In what could be a strong FROM PAGE A1 incentive to residents, the city may include a RecycleBank In what could be a strong incentive to residents, the city program that would allow may include a RecycleBank households to accumulate program that would allow households to accumulate points for the amount of points for the amount of mate­ materials they recycle. rials they recycle. The compa­ ny that picks up the materials would weigh them, and cus­ tomers could go online or call a While annual costs could top phone number to redeem their $1 million, Resource Recycling points for discounts at places Systems Inc. chief executive like grocery stores, pharma­ officer Jim Frey said the city cies, movie theaters — and also could see its recycling- potentially even for cash back. generated revenues start near Despite the incentive, some the $500,0OO-a-year mark city leaders and residents still and grow each year. Coupled question whether Westland with the RecycleBank pro­ will get the level of participa­ gram, Frey said, Westland tion it needs to make a curb- could become "a trend-setter side recycling program work. for the area." Currently, the city only has That would mark a dramatic a drop-off site on Marquette turnaround. Westland cuis east of Newburgh. rently recycles less than 1 per­ Councilman Charles cent of its waste stream unless Pickering described himself compost is factored in, which as "skeptical" of the latest pushes the amount to 14 per­ wM » proposal and said, "I'm not cent. The state of Michigan has convinced that we're going to indicated that communities get the support of our com­ need to reach the 50 percent munity." mark by 2015. *• r*uflHbc» Even so, Pickering said he is "We're looking to be the a recycling proponent, and he leaders," Wild said, adding (Above) Veteran James Cheeck salutes while didn't try to hamper efforts to that the recycling market is John Wiitala places his hand over his heart during seek contract proposals. changing rapidly and becom­ the Pledge of Allegiance at a ceremony Monday Wild said he believes that ing more lucrative. "What at the Westland Convalescent and Rehab Center a curbside recycling program we're looking to do is be out in fi hi* t* presented by members of the Plymouth-Canton places among the top priori­ front of it." Chapter of Vietnam Veterans of America. (At right) ties of new services that resi­ Longtime residents like Barb Folding the flag during the ceremony are veterans .V* dents want, and he indicated Polich, who favors curbside Vi Doug Fox of Melvindale and Joe Agius of Canton. the plan also could be one of recycling, appeared encour­ Forrest Man ley of Westland looks on. several factors in convincing aged by Monday's talks.

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BY KURT KUBAN lous process for the group will not only be on display -OBSERVER STAFF WRITER of retired engineers and at the Yankee Air Museum *•« ELr. I."' toolmakers, including sev­ at Willow Run Airport in In the cavernous Hangar II eral military veterans, who Ypsilanti, but it will also be at Willow Run Airport, where are attempting to build a used in air shows, because the Henry Ford once cranked out SPAD - a French fighter plane will be flyable, accord­ B-24 airplanes by the thou­ plane made famous by ing to Lou Farkas, Jr., vice sands during World War II, pilots like American Eddie president of the Yankee Air f a small group of volunteers Rickenbacker during the first Museum. has spent more than a year world war. "This won't just be a model. • * w c-ir- .••' building a replica World War When they complete the It will be flyable," said Farkas, I airplane. project, expected to take a longtime Westland resident It has been a meticu­ two more years, the plane who now resides in Canton. "We're going Jo fly this thing at different air shows, which will help raise money for the museum." The museum is currently housed in Willow Run's Hangar II on a temporary basis, because of a fire that destroyed the old museum four years ago. The museum lost nine vintage airplanes, Statuary Fountains as well as millions of dollars worth of military and aviation PHOTOS BY BILL BRESLER j STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER artifacts. The organization Volunteers Larry Artiett of Wayne (from left), Ken Hauser of Canton, Tom Ismond of Huron Township, .Joe Kosek of that runs the museum is cur­ Westland, Ray Wall of Plymouth, Bill Rodgers of Brighton, Dale Burgess of Ann Arbor and Mark Claphatn of Taylor rently holding a fund rais­ stand in front of the World War I fighter plane they are building by hand at the Yankee Air Museum. mai Jjju^y. ing campaign to build a new S/W Comer Gotfredson & N. Territorial, N off M-14 museum on the grounds of it was to make these things," 734.455.5560 www.rockshOBpe.biz the historic airport owned by said Westland resident Joe Wayne County. Kosek, who is the lead on the The SPAD project began project. more than a year ago when Kosek, 84, was a glider volunteer and former pilot Bill pilot who flew missions in the Rodgers was out in California Pacific during World War II. and got a hold of some origi­ He said building the plane by nal plans for the SPAD, most hand "is a very precise pro­ of which were written in cess" and has lead to many French. disagreements between volun­ The SPAD was a French teers and they put the plane biplane fighter, developed by together piece by painstaking the Societe" Pour HAviation et piece. Last week, for example, ses Derives (SPAD). It was one there was an argument about of the most capable fighters of a half millimeter when fabri­ the war and is a recognizable cating a piece of the plane. symbol of World War I. "This is a wonderful proj­ The plane is made almost ect. I love the camaraderie entirely of wood, which makes with the guys," said Ray Wall, for a tedious process. Every a retired engineer who lives once matters, as the team is in Plymouth. "I find myself hoping to keep the single-seat waking up a 3 o'clock in the plane under 1,200 pounds by morning sometimes thinking the time it is finished. That I could have done something means using special wood a little differently than I had Canton's Ken Welcomes Zahava as the newest addition to their staff, products, including spruce done it that day." Hauser works specializing in women's cuts and color. from the Pacific coast region. The group of volunteers on designs for "We're seeing how difficult also includes Mark Clapham, pieces of the Larry Arnet of Wayne, Gene _ , SPAD's wing, Blanchard., Ken Hauser of Canton, Tom Ismond, Dick the SPAD project or to tour [email protected]. For more Sprague, Dale Burgess, Rick the Yankee Air Museum, c,all information about the Yankee Klann and Hennie Moses. Lou Farkas at (734) 483- Air Musewm, visit www.yan- Foi" more information about 4030, or e-mail him atlfar- keeairrauseum.org.

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With all the talk about global warming and its impact on earth, Saturday is the day we should all take note of: It's America Recycles Day, a national day dedicated to educating us about the advantages of recycling and buy­ ing recycled products. We are the stewards of our environment. We are responsible for preserving and protecting our resources for ourselves and for future generations. But how we will do that depends on what we are willing to do. Consider this: The average American discards 4.6 pounds of garbage every day, but only recycle 1.5 pounds. And even in this time of heightened awareness about greenhouse gases, the nation's composting and recycling rates are only at 33 percent, according to the National Recycling Coalition. Westland is making strides toward offering curb- side recycling, but until it comes to fruition, residents need to take advantage of the recycling opportunities offered throughout the city like the Recycling Center located behind the Economic Growth Center at 37095 Marquette. It's open 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday year-round for Westland residents. Clean newsprint, plastics (No. 1 through No. 7), cans (tin or aluminum), used motor oil, scrap metal, tires, tires on wheels, cardboard, antifreeze, computers, and batteries — automotive, watch, camera, hearing aid, lithium or Ni-Cad — are will be accepted. There's also battery recycling containers at Westland City Hall and LETTERS the William P. Faust Public Library. proud to be one of their team mates. Shakespeare's Hamlet, methinks she And there are several schools — Hamilton, Patchin, Thank vou to voters To my Deputy Clerk, Tina Stanke, doth protest a bit too much. John Glenn, Marshall, St. John's Lutheran and Edison, to I appreciate this opportunity to you worked right along beside me, as While claiming that her opinions name a few — churches like Westland Free Methodist and thank the voters of the 12th District you always do. There was nti task you were self-directed and not a par­ city facilities —the library, Friendship Center and cable TV for supporting my candidacy and didn't volunteer to do and each and roting of family members or others, studio which have the distinctive green and yellow Abitibi- electing me.as your Wayne County every thing you did was done in an she interspersed her comments with , Consolidated Paper Retriever bins to collect newspaper, maga­ Commissioner. I am both honored and exemplary fashion. You were and are several classic Republican talking zines, shopping catalogs and mail for recycling. humbled that you have chosen me to my "right hand woman" and support­ points, most notably the thoroughly- Just taking these few steps can have an impact on our represent you and your family in these ed me in decisions and assignments. discredited conservative canard about planet. Last year the amount of energy saved from recy­ historically challenging times. Thank you for your professionalism the existence of an allegedly "liberal" cling aluminum and steel cans, plastic PET and glass You have put your trust in me and I, and loyalty. media. I rather doubt that she thought containers, newsprint and corrugated packaging was in turn, will do my best to provide the To my Field Deputy Clerks, Machine up that dubious and unsupported equivalent to the amount of electricity consumed by 17.8 leadership you expect and absolutely Technicians, Absentee Counting claim on her own. million Americans in one year. deserve. Board Personnel, Election Inspectors, Still, it is very encouraging that So celebrate America Recycles Day. Stop by the city's I extend my deepest thanks to my Chair-men and co-chairmen - without someone so young is passionate recycling center or visit one of those Abitibi bins. As the family and dear friends, both old and you the election just wouldn't hap­ enough about her beliefs to write saying goes, every little bit helps. new, who have invested their time pen. Yes, my staff and I gave you all letters to local newspapers. I hope and energy in our campaign. I have the raw material's but you are the ones that many others of Janell's age will been encouraged and inspired by your who actually made it work. You were continue to be so motivated toward enthusiasm. busy from 6 a.m. until you brought political activism. Young people were To the constituents of Wayne all the materials and results back to involved in an unprecedented manner County's 12th District: I look forward my office late Tuesday evening. The in the recent election, the harbinger of to working with you and for you. I will Counting Boards had a long day from a bright future for our democracy. make every effort to "hit the ground 7 a.m. until after 11 p.m. I congratu­ The people of Michigan and of our . running" as I assume my new duties late you all on a job well done and I United States of America have now in January. There is much to do. want to thank you for your persever­ spoken, and it is clear that there is a Now that Cathy Garrett has won an easy re-elec­ Together, we must work to improve ance and dedication. consensus for a new direction for our tion as Wayne County clerk, we would like to make our infrastructure, retain current To the rest of the employees at City nation. The past eight years have seen a modest proposal. businesses and attract new jobs, and Hall, thank you for your patience. At incessant assaults on the individual We suggest that Clerk Garrett sit down with help families stay in their homes. any given moment on Monday (the day liberties of American citizens by the . Oakland County Clerk Ruth Johnson and ask I am committed to responsible before the election) there were 20-75 current administration and its opera­ her how Oakland County is able to post election county government, and I pledge to be citizens in the lobby requesting an tives. results so quickly, completely and handsomely your advocate to make sure every tax absentee ballot. You continued to do There are many within the politi­ on its far superior Web site, while Wayne County dollar is well spent. the wonderful job you always do even cal party that Janell supports who lumbers along with a site that is slow to post, Thanks, again, to the voters of the with the distraction of a noisy lobby would continue those attacks, includ­ unattractive and confusing. 12th District for hiring me for this and busy city hall. ing the disenfranchiseraent of eligible important job. I promise I won't let To the Mayor and City Council, voters. If, in four years Janell is dis­ On the Oakland County site, the list of candi­ you down. thank you for giving me the tools to satisfied with America's direction, dates and ballot proposals is handsomely present-1 Joan Gebhardt conduct this historic election. You she can use her newly minted rights ed in numbers and as a graphic. Throughout the have always supported me and have as a voter,to express that dissatisfac­ election night, numbers were posted as precincts commissioner-elect Wayne 12th District given me all the necessary assistance, tion. Fortunately, Barack Obama and reported. The site told, visitors how many pre­ financial support and encouragement Democratic Party will see to it that cincts had reported out of total precincts for that that anyone could receive. Without she still has the right to do so. race. There was also a running count on straight your all encompassing support, we Joe Golonka party voting. Visitors to the Web site could also Last Tuesday's election is a moment would have been short on supplies, Westland see a map of the district and a further breakdown in history now. It was a very busy time short on work hours and, ultimately, of the vote showing liow absentee voters cast their for my office and I could not let the short with the citizens of our wonder­ votes. Another section showed the percentage of election pass without saying a few ful city. registered voters who voted in each precinct in the thanks to those who made it possible. There are so many other individu­ county. As with anything that is of monumen­ als and organizations to thank that The color graphics were impressive and easy to tal status, as I believe this was, there I, quite frankly, can't name them all. understand. The vote count was easy for anyone to were a few glitches However, I would like to personally follow throughout the evening and into Wednesday In Precinct 8 we dealt with long thank Famous Dave's Barbecue and morning. lines. I was able to shorten them in Corey specifically. They volunteered By contrast, Wayne County posted PDF files for the afternoon by splitting the precinct without any solicitation to help feed each race, with crude type, no graphics, no maps, book into A-L and M-Z. This actually the wonderful ladies who count all of no breakdown on absentee voting. The first post­ created two lines for the one precinct the absentee ballots. I provided the ings were promised by 10 p.m. but didn't come and cut the wait time to about 20 Counting Boards with a large mid­ until later. The postings gave a time for when the minutes in the afternoon. I apologize day meal and Famous Dave's provided for'any temporary disruption this them with pork sandwiches, chips and numbers were posted but no indication of how caused. The patience of the voters and soda in the evening. It was a long day many precincts or what percentage of the vote was the professionalism of my election for them all as they are not allowed, represented at the time the votes were posted. inspectors helped to make a tedious by law, to leave the counting board The software is out there. If Oakland County can situation tolerable. during the day. Famous Dave's gener­ SHARE YOUR OPINIONS provide its residents with this kind of complete I would like to thank my staff- osity was extremely munificent and We welcome your letters to the editor. Please, and on time information, Wayne County should be Terrasa Elsarelli, Ray Parker, Donna gracious. include your name, address and phone number able to do the same. DeWinter, Mary Weislo and Jeanette Again, it was a great day and there for verification. We ask that your letters be 400 This should be a top priority for Cathy Garrett Rusu - who spent many hours after were so many people who made the words or less. We may edit for clarity, space — do lunch with Ruth Johnson. 5 p.m. and before 9 a-m. working to day the success that it was. and content, make sure the files were in order, Thank you all. all citizens registering before Oct. Eileen DeHart, CMC 6, 2008, were entered, absentee bal­ Westland city derk lots were mailed and questions were Letters to the editor answered. All this was completed Westiand Observer besides doing their regularly assigned 36251 Schoolcraft tasks as part of the Clerk's office staff. Protests too much Livonia,.MI 48150 They were always pleasant to the cus­ OGANMETT tomers (our CITIZENS) and never Westland's Janell Evans wrote a pay" complained about the long hours. commendable response to my earlier (734)459-4224 Susan Rosiek Sue Mason Peter Neill They are the epitome of the definition letter which was critical of her politi­ Community Editor Executive Editor Vice President of "public servant." We operate as a cally inspired poetry. However, to E-mail: General Manager TEAM in the Clerk's office and I was paraphrase the immortal words of [email protected] Hugh Gallagher Jeannie Parent Managing Editor Senior birector of Sales S Marketing QUOTABLE Richard Aginian - Publisher Emeritus "This recall has nothing to do with the language they put forth. If anyone looked at this language, how could they Our fundamental purposes are to enhance the lives of our justify a vote to recall us?" readers, nurture the hometowns we serve and contribute to the business success of our customers. - Wayne-Westiand school board Vice President Skip Monit, about approval of recall language for himself and board President Martha Pitsenbarger Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, November 13,2008 www.hometownlife.com (W)

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about his refusal to work with the Democrats 98 percent of the time but McCotter earned my cut, or loss of benefits! Good job! across the aisle. Until recently, he was firmly vote. He questions everything, spends with a For children with diabetes, managing their con­ aligned with the Bush Administration policies, conscience, and takes care of us. I love to watch polyglotl94<7 wrote: dition is a full-time job. Their daily tasks include only breaking with Bush in the last few months him at work - if you haven't seen him in session, Mr. Monit and Ms. Pitsenbarger have been on monitoring their blood sugar levels several times after the President's approval ratings dropped so check it out. Thank You and Congratulations Mr. the School Board for a long time. They and the and often taking multiple insulin shots. For these low that it has become embarrassing to be tied to McCotter! other Board members delegated their responsibil­ children, proper management of their condition him. ity to Supt. Baracy. So, Dr. Baracy acts on their is not a choice, it's an absolute necessity. Keeping Representative McCotter has been serving a phikapbob wrote: behalf and with their approval. When supt. sends blood sugar levels under control enables kids to tiny fraction of his constituents on the far right. "The fundamental goal if re-elected is to serve letters to teachers that threatens to fire the teach­ live healthier and more productive lives at school The recent close election confirms that the 11th your constituents whether it's a President Bush, a ers, it is as if Monit and Pitsenbarger sent those and at play and to avoid health complications. district is centrist right as is the United States as President McCain or President Obama, you look letters. M. and P. voted to approve a cozy salary Unfortunately, students with diabetes are a whole. at the interests of the district and if some things and benefit package to the supt. and his cronies, often left with no assistance in caring for their In his recent victory speech, Mr. McCotter said, are good, you vote for them and if some things are while kids are packed 36 to 40 in classrooms. condition at school. This is why it's so impor­ "The fundamental goal, if re-elected is to serve bad, you oppose them," Then M and P authorized all the tree planting, tant for the Michigan Legislature to pass House your constituents whether it's a President Bush, a Then why are you such a hard right, ideological Astroturfing, grandiose extra buildings. Bill 6555, prompted by the American Diabetes President McCain or President Obama, you look nutjob in a moderate district that just voted for Association's Safe at School Campaign and sup­ at the interests of the district and if some things Barack Obama? People of Livonia - pay attention opine4utoo wrote: ported by the Michigan Diabetes Outreach are good, you vote for them and if some things are to your Congressman over the next two years! He If they were to publicly approve of the teachers Network, National Kidney Foundation of bad, you oppose them." is not the pragmatic moderate he tries to disguise breaking the law, you would have recalled them Michigan and Juvenile Diabetes Research In order to serve the interests of his district, Mr. himself as. even sooner! And again you are one who refers Foundation. The legislation will allow diabetic McCotter should understand that his constituents to planting trees on school property as a waste, of students to bring necessary personal equipment clearly demonstrated that nearly half of them do springfieldxd9 wrote: money. Westland has an ordinance that if a tree to school to monitor their condition during class not approve of his past practices as our.repre- Replying to concernedcitizens: is uprooted, another MUST be planted to replace or school-related activities. sentative. Like the rest of the country, most of us Thad Rocks... He tells it like it is. Look what the it. You again refer to Astroturf as though it was The legislation will also ensure that schools want to see a bipartisan approach to solving the banks did with their new found money. They went a waste of money. The cost of upkeep for fields of have personnel to assist with daily and emergency complex problems" our district, state and country to a nice resort. We should have done what Britain grass was paid back in the first three years. State diabetes care tasks. All too often, a single nurse are facing. did, make the banks lend the money instead of and federal governments found that the MHSAA is assigned to cover as many as 10 schools. Even This is an opportunity for Representative just giving it to them and hope those greedy — was in violation of Title IX when its girls' athletic when schools have a full-time nurse, they are not McCotter to show true leadership in Congress, by would do the right thing. seasons were out of line. The voters of Westland always available, especially during field trips and example and by influence. He can lead the other approved a sinking fund some of which was to extracurricular activities. By training school per­ conservative Republicans in helping to shape • Regarding the Wayne County Elections build the gyms making it possible for the girls to sonnel to perform diabetes care tasks, students policy instead of simply opposing it. Commission's approval of recall language against have equal facilities with the boys. Sinking fund will safely get help when a nurse is not present. We have many complex problems that affect all school board members Martha Pitzenbarger and money can only be spent as designated by the I am going to contact my state representative the residents of the 11th district. We cannot afford Skip Monit: voters at the time of the ballot proposal. Find a and state senator and encourage them to support to have our representative in Congress continue to superintendent for less, and you'll have a boob for the Safe at School Campaign. I hope you will do act based on narrow ideological beliefs which do ModerateOne wrote: a leader. Oh, and don't forget, he/she must live the same. not serve the needs of his district. Give 'em heck, Martha and Skip. You have run in your district! It says so in your board policy Kristie Lewis John and Martha Adamson this district well, and without the deficits that manual. National Kidney Foundation of Michigan Northvilie are crippling the school districts surrounding Wayne-Westland's. This has been done because of • Regarding our story about World War II vet­ Westland Dr. Baracy's allowing W/W Schools to become a eran Lorraine (Glowczewski) Waling: magnet "school of choice." High quality students geraldrogers wrote: Wake-up call for McCotter On the Web pour into W/W Schools to receive high quality I am proud to tell you that my Mom is Lorraine Thaddeus McCotter was reelected this week education. Waling. I think it is an amazing thing to have a with about 51 percent of voters supporting him. Here's a few of the comments posted on our W/W Schools have not had to have the draco- Mom who served in the WACs. Good job, Mom! His leading opponent, Joe Larkin, received 45 Web site atwww.hometownife.com: nian budget cuts that have plagued South Redford My Dad served in the Navy during the Korean percent of the vote, with two minor candidates • Regarding Thaddeus McCotter's re-election schools, divided Garden City schools, and near conflict. There aren't many people can say splitting the rest. to Congress: ruined Livonia Schools. both their parents were in the military. On this This should be a wake-up call to Mr. McCotter. concernedcitizens wrote: So some classes are a bit crowded. Veteran's Day thank a vet for serving and keeping His messages to his constituents consistently brag Use whatever label you want - but I vote Dem The teachers have not had to have one budget us free.

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Send correspondence to P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, address is [email protected]. const a n@ house, mi.go v. | 224-4822, TTY (202) 224-2066, or e-mail her at senator® , or call Constituent Services at (517) 335-7858. The fax num­ State Rep. Richard LeBlanc U.S. Sen. Carl Levin ' stabenow.senate.gov. In Detroit, her office is at 243 W. ber is (517) 335-6863. Send e-mails to [email protected] and written His Washington, D.C. mailing address is 269 Russell Office Congress, Suite 550. Call (313) 961-4330. She also has a Web State Sen. Glenn Anderson correspondence to his attention at N0697 House Office Building, U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C. 205!0-2202. Call him site, stabenow.senate.gov. Contact him by mail at P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Ml 48909- Building, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Ml 48909-7514, by fax at at (202) 224-6221. The fax number is (202) 224-1388. He also U.S. Rep. Thaddeus McCotter 7536, or call toll free at (866) 262-7306. His e-mail address (517) 373-5962 or call toll-free at (888) 737-5325. His e-mail has offices in Patrick V. McNamara Federal Building, 477 His Washington, D.C, mailing address is 1632 Longworth [email protected]. address is [email protected]. Michigan Ave., Room 1860, in Detroit. The local phone num­ House Office. Building, Washington D£ 20515. Call him at State Rep. Andy Dillon State Rep. Bob Constan ber is (313) 226-6020, TTY (800) 851-0030 and fax at (313) (202) 225-8171 or send a fax by dialing (202) 225-2667. His Send e-mails to [email protected] and written cor­ Send e-mails to [email protected] and written 226-6948. He also has a Web site, levin.senate.gov. district office is at 17197 N. Laurel Park Dr., Suite 161, Livonia, respondence to his attention at 166 Capitol Building, P.O. correspondence to his attention at N0695 House Office Ml 48152. Call him at (734} 632-0314 or send a fax at (734) Box 30014. Lansing, Ml 48909-7514, by fax at (517) 373-5976, Building. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Ml 48909-7514. by fax at In Washington, D.C. the address is 133 Hart Senate Office 632-0373. He also has an Web site, mccotter.house.gov. FARMINGTON HILLS 25100 HaggertyRd. 1-800-730-6429 Suburban Honda www.suburbanhonda.com

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BY DAN STICKRADT Roeper bows out with a 42- :-•* ' -. OKESTAFF WRITER ' 11-6 record. "We knew what Roeper Birmingham Roeper put did last year, getting to the . together one of the state's big­ finals," Lutheran Westland gest Cinderella stories in the coach Kevin Wade said. "They Glass D •volleyball tournament came out with a lot of energy, a year ago. but we just kept playing. Even Unranked and unheralded, though we lost the first game, the Roughriders shocked the we did come back and take a Laker harriers first field by winning their first- brief lead in that game. After ever regional title and advanc­ that, we just kept setting our The Grand Valley ing all the way to the state middles, because we felt they State University championship game. didn't have anyone to block it. women's cross country There will be no repeat per­ We just had to keep playing, team, led by a runner- formance this year. stay the course." up finish by Megan After taking Game 1 Tuesday Lutheran Westland, which Maceratini (Livonia against second-ranked lost in the regional finals last Churchill), garnered its Lutheran Westland, the highly season to Hillsdale Academy eighth straight NCAA talented Warriors shut down and to Oakland Christian in Division II Midwest the upstart Roughriders with a the same game two seasons Region Championship 22-25, 25-14,25-17, 25-18 vic­ ago, was paced by 6-foot~l Saturday in Big Rapids. tory at Auburn Hills Oakland senior middle hitter Rebecca Maceratini covered Christian. Refenes, who has committed to the 6-kilometer course . Lutheran Westland, 43- Cincinnati, as she came away in 21:31, while seniors 5-5 overall, advances to the with 17 kills and five solo blocks. Sarah Kulczycki and regional finals for the third Katey Ramthum added : Kelly Gibbons finished straight year and will take on seven kills and Allyson Yankee 'Wwty£\X*y*^. eighth (22:20) and 11th host and fifth-ranked Oakland contributed seven kills and 19 (22:31), respectively. Christian (35-12-1) in the service points. Abi Gieschen Northwood's Kylen regional championship 7 p-m. picked up 30 assists for the Cieslak (Churchill) fin­ Thursday. Warriors. Lutheran Westland's Katey Ramthun makes the dig in Tuesday's Class D regional semifinal win over Birmingham Roeper. ished seventh (22:18.9) and narrowly missed an individual qualify­ ing berth to the NCAA Nationals, Nov. 22, in Stevenson' Slippery Rock, Pa. Sherwood qualifies Madonna University Eideh beats sophomore Sarah BYT0MM0REUI 16 and 25-22. Sherwood (Salem) CORRESPONDENT "It was a good match and the became the first kids played real hard," Grenier cross country run­ The wins just keep coming for said. "Walled Lake Northern ner in school his­ the Livonia Churchill volleyball played us tough, but it was our tory to qualify for the squad, which improved its overall defense that kept us in." NAIANationals after- record to 47-3 Tuesday night after Senior Kristen Nalecz led finishing seventh OBSERVER STAFF WRITER defeating Walled Lake Northern. Churchill's offense with 21 kills, with a 5-kilometer Prior to the Class A regional followed by junior Ciena Yetts' 10. time of 19 minutes, Livonia Stevenson's Steve Eideh semifinal at White Lake Lakeland, Libera Lindsey Graciak had a 21.84 seconds at the is a lesson in perseverance. the teams had competed against team-high 18 digs, while junior Wolverine-Hoosier The 5-foot--8,168-pound senior each other only once this season, in Taylor Kerr racked up 10. Senior Athletic Conference cornerback is one of the big reasons late September at the Temperance Katelyn Matz also put together Championship held why the Spartans are 9-2 overall Bedford Invitational. a well-rounded performance, as Saturday at Riverside and in Friday's Division 1 Region The victory advances the she was the top scorer in two cat­ Park in Grand Rapids. 2 championship game against 10- Chargers to the regional finals, egories with her seven assists and Other MU women's 1 Canton. Game time is 7 p-m. at where they will face fellow KLAA three aces to go along with six kills finishers includ­ Canton. member Novi at 7 p.m. Thursday and three digs. ed Kari Saarela "If it weren't for Steve, we would at Lakeland. One of the tougher tasks for the (Livonia Franklin), have already collected equipment," The Chargers took the match in Chargers was trying to contain 31st (20:59.35); Stevenson coach Tim Gabel said. three sets, but the Knights put up Amanda Yerke on the other side of Cassie Yarnell, 36th Eideh, who battled through quite a fight in the opener. the net. (21:26.95); Emily reconstructive With a 24-19 lead, Churchill Yerke, who is headed to the Bambach (Livonia knee surgery in began to relax a bit on defense, University of Michigan next fall, Ladywood), 21:56.94); December; has the which allowed Northern (36-11-3 was the focal point of the Knights' Emma Czaplicki stats to back it up. overall) to score on four straight attack with her 12 kills and served (Farmington), 41st He has a total of 51 possessions. up some vicious attacks into the (22:07-95; Devan tackles, along with With his team's margin begin­ heart of the Chargers' defense. Walley, 42nd two blocked punts, ning to slip away, coach Mark The competitive fire displayed (Franklin), 22:14.82. and has knocked Grenier called two consecutive by Yerke on the court is nothing Indiana Tech won down two passes. timeouts to get his team refocused. new, according to Northern coach the team title with 19 Eideh Eideh has effec­ When play resumed, all of the Rennee Miller. points, while MU was tively teamed up Chargers' worries were put to rest "She's been our top hitter all year fourth with 115. with second-year starter Mark as junior Sarah Suppelsa delivered and she hates to lose," Miller said. Grisa, also a senior cornerback, TOM HOFFMEYER STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER the game-winning kill for a 25-23 Also chipping in for the Knights MU men run sixth who has 59 total tackles, 13 knock­ Churchill's Krister; Naiecz tries to get a hand on Walled Lake victory. was senior Shelby Miller, who had Madonna . downs and seven interceptions. Northern's Carissa McKenna during Tuesday's Ciass A regional Churchill's momentum then car­ University's Joe Horka • In last Friday's 24-13 district semifinal at Lakeland High School. ried over into the next two sets, 25- Please see CHARGERS, B4 (Livonia Churchill) final win over Novi-Detroit was 29th in the WHAC Catholic Central, Eideh came up big men's cross country with a couple of key breakups. championships with "Steve is equally adept at cov­ an 8-kilometer time of erage and run support, and has 27:28.37. now won our weekly 'big hit' Aquinas captured award three times," Gabel said. the team title with 27 "Additionally, he is a humble, a *yes BY BRAD EMONS GIRLS SWIMMING champ Canton was sixth with — they're a really good team." points, while MU was sir, no sir' kid who has a 3.9 grade- OBSERVER STAFF WRITER 210.5, followed by Plymouth The Spartans, who domi­ sixth with 177- point average in school." (183.5), Westland John Glenn nated the old Western Lakes Other MU finishers As a sophomore, Eideh was The first-ever KLAA- way with a team-high 405 (175.5), Livonia Franklin Activities Association with included Keith Hearns Stevenson's top sprinter in track Kensington Conference girls points, followed by fellow (151.5), Livonia Churchill (81) 19 titles, including 16 of the (Livonia Stevenson), and has always been the fastest kid swim meet Saturday at Salem KLAA-Central Division and Wayne Memorial (42). last 17 before moving into the 42nd (28:38.89; Max. in the current senior class, accord­ featured 55 state qualifying members Livonia Stevenson "I was pretty sure we could Kensington Lakes this fall, Guy (Stevenson), ing to the Spartans' coach. cuts and was dominated by (229.5), Northville (237.5), not beat Novi, but I wanted to turned in some stellar perfor­ 53rd (30:32.35); "He always took great pride in his one division. Salem (226.5) and South Lyon be second," Stevenson coach mances. Mitch Cieslak, 55th In a who's who of state- Unified (222.5). Greg Phill said. "Novi was (30:56.29); Bryant Please see EIDEH, B4 ranked teams, Novi led the KLAA-South Division just a better team than we are Please see STEVENSON, B4 George, 58th (31:21.73).

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KL A A- KENSINGTON CONFERENCE 1:07.97 (sq); 2. Faletti (SLU), 1:09.84 (sq); 3. GIRLS SWIM MEET Palczynski (P), 1:11.25 (sq); 4, Yukie Tamura Samra goal sends SC to NJCAAs Nov. 8 at Salem H.S. (Novi), 1:12.12 (sq); 5. Carlson (Canton), 1:12.22 TEAM STANDINGS: 1, Novi, 405 points; 2, (sq); 6. Peterson (WJG), 1:12,39. Livonia Stevenson, 299.5; 3. Northvilie, 237.5; 400 freestyle relay: 1. Stevenson (Hatt, BY ED WRIGHT MEN'S SOCCER Larson, when asked for the key Sophomore Chris Riley 4, Salem, 226,5; 5. South Lyon Unified, 222.5; 6. Holtz, Dolinski, Gordon), 3:41.11 (sq); 2. Novi, OBSERVER STAFF WRITER to his team's success. "They earned the shutout for Canton, 210.5; 7. Plymouth, 183.5; 8. Westland 3:43.45 (sq); 3. Salem1 (Aumilier, Bair, Nelson, have a good time and they're Schoolcraft. John Glenn, 175,5; 9. Livonia Franklin, 151.5; 10, Seroka), 3:47.92 (sq); 4. Canton (K. Schmitt, Livonia Churchill, 81; 11. Wayne Memorial, 42. Eyster, Sara Krebs, Carlson), 3:51.18; 5, Following a regular sea­ 12th-ranked Lincoln Land doing what they want to do. Larson also praised the play FINAL RESULTS Northvilie, 3:54.68; 6. Plymouth (Chang, Rachel son that wa& as satisfying (111.) Community College on "We have some very special of sophomore Michael Iyona, 200-yard medley relay: 1. South Lyon Huhta, Matsui, Had), 3:54.74, as a four-course meal, the Saturday. players on this team. We set who has earned an MVP nod (Paige Orazga, Jenna Faletti, Julie Kapler, (sq): state qualifying time. Schoolcraft College men's soc­ The triumph advances the some lofty goals before the from his coach. Corinne Caldwell), 1:53.44 (sq); 2. Novi, 1:54.12 KLAA-CENTRAL DIVISION (sq); 3. Stevenson (Sara Healy, Ashley Gordon, GIRLS SWIM MEET cer team gets to enjoy some 17-1-4 Ocelots into the NJCAA season started and now we're "Michael plays with a lot of Ashley Reed, Savannah Hatt), 1:54.74 (sq); 4, Nov. 6 at South Lyon East H.S. dessert in the desert. Division I tournament set to meeting them." emotion and passion for the Northvilie, 1:55.93 (sq); 5. John Glenn (Jordan TEAM STANDINGS: f. Novi, 622 points; 2. The Ocelots captured their begin Thursday, Nov. 20 in Saturday's game-winning sport," said Larson. "That, Burgess, Khiry Sparks, Ashley Sells, Casey Livonia Stevenson,'505; 3. South Lyon Unified, first National Junior College Phoenix, Ariz. The tourney goal was scored by freshman along with the fact that he's Peterson), 1:56.85 (sq); 6. Plymouth (Stephanie 362:4, Northvilie,349; 5. Salem, 315, Athletic Association District . will be hosted by Paradise Younan Samra, who ripped extremely talented, makes him Matsui, Ellen Palczynski, Sijia Hao, Lauren FINAL RESULTS Maslyk), 1:57.32 (sq). 200-yard medley relay: 1. Novi (Ashley title since Rick Larson took Valley Community College. the ball into the net after con­ a special player." 200 freestyle: 1. Jessica Weber (N'ville), Bush, Lauren Kalinosky, Mary Anolick, Kerry over the reins of the program "Honestly, these guys just trolling a pass from freshman 1:55.95(sq); 2. Hatt (LS), 1:56,13 (sq); 3. Meredith Abel), 1:52.63; 2. South Lyon, 1:54.97; 3. in 2006 with a 1-0 victory over enjoy playing together," said Andy Adlington. [email protected] | (734)953-2108 Cote (Novi), 1:58.26 (sq); 4. Whitney Aumiller Stevenson, 1:56.09; 4, Northvilie, 1:5837; 5. (Salem), 1:58.96 (sq); 5. Kaytee Dolinski (LS), Salem, 1:59.50; 6. Novi, 2:01.29, 2:00.83 (sq); 6. Maggie Carlson (Canton), 200 freestyle: 1, Jessica Weber (N'ville), 2:01.48 (sq), 1:57.36; 2. Savanah Hatt (LS), 1:57.55; 3. Kaylee 200 individual medley: 1. Lauren Seroka Dolinski (LS). 1:59.19; 4, Meredith Cote (Novi), (Salem), 2:10.97 (sq); 2. Gordon (LS), 2:13,59 (sq); 1:59.61; 5. Whitney Aumiller (Salem), 1:59.76; 6. Crusaders win in two overtimes, 3. Rebecca Berman (Novi), 2:16.06 (sq); 4. Hao Emily Bair (Salem), 2:04.03. ' \ (P), 2:17,89; 5. Emily Nelson (Salem), 2:17.97; 6. 200 Individual medley: 1. Ashley Gordon \ Sells (WJG), 2:18.74, (LS), 2:11,02; 2. Lauren Seroka (Salem), 2:14.09; It took two overtimes to his shot to the top shelf past stopped Kiebert on a penalty SO freestyle: 1. Faletti (SLU), 24.96 (sq); 3, Rebecca Berman (Novi), 2:16.73; 4. Emily .decide, but the Madonna MEN'S SOCCER Saints keeper George Suidan kick and the score remained 2- 2, Drazga (SLU), 25.0 (sq); 3, (tie) Kari Schmitt Nelson (Salem). 2:19.62; 5. Amber Cathey (Novi), University men's soccer team for a 1-0 Crusader lead in the all until Ujkic's low header off (Canton) and Becca Myers (N'vill), 25.98 each; 2:21,47; 6. Aiyssa Kalinosky (Novi), 2:23.81. used a Mike Ujkic goal in the The win sends MU to the fourth minute on his eighth a cross from the left side to the 5. Faith Miller (N'ville), 26,0; 6. (tie) Burgess 50 freestyle: 1. Paige Drazga (SLU), 24.79; (WJG) and Colleen Anthony

The Schoolcraft College wom­ points, five rebounds and three en's basketball team improved 'S steals. Also excelling for the winners were Antania Shepherd (14 points, to 3-0 Saturday with an 88-56 five rebounds, five assists), April victory over Grand Rapids high 11 rebounds), Tayler Goins (14 points, seven rebounds) Community College in the St. Langham (12 points) and and Shannon Collins, who contrib­ Clair East-West Classic at the Amber Avery (11 points). uted 10 points and four boards. Skipper Dome in Port Huron. Debbie Nikodemski paced MADONNA 80, ROCHESTER 44: Four The Ocelots are currently GRCC with 17 points. players scored in double figures ranked No. 10 in the National Schoolcraft's bench out- Saturday as Madonna University (1- 4) earned its first win of the seaspn Junior College Athletic scored GRCC 42-12. 1 Association polls. Grand The Ocelots, who led 44-31 with a non-conference win over vis Rapids CC slipped to 1-1 with at the half, shot 51.4 percent iting Rochester College (1-3). Aiyssa Guerin (Salem) led the way the setback. from the floor and 56.5 per­ with 14 points, while Christie Carrico Angela Burrell paced the cent from the free throw line. andTabatha Wydryck added 13 and winners' balanced attack with SCHOOLCRAFT 95, LANSING CC 57: On 12, respectively. Kim Olech (Plymouth) 17 points, four steals and four Friday in the opening game of the added 11 pions and seven rebounds, assists. Also scoring in double- St. Clair East-West Classic, the while Vanessa LaMay contributed figures for Schoolcraft were Ocelots raced to a 45-25 halftime eight points and 10 rebounds. Sheray Brown (16 points), lead and never looked back to spoil Jessica Crook paced Rochester Lansing's season opener. with a game-high 19 points. April Goins (15 points, team- Burrell led Schoolcraft with 17

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"They have good size You had to scour the old clocking of 1:44.83 and a state of 26.32 followed by Cotev Thursday at Northville in a According to Gabel, it slowed — they're not behemoths high school yearbooks to cut in the 200 freestyle relay. (26.23), Anthony ¢26.47) and last chance qualifying meet. him down, which took away the — but they're so solid and very research the last time a The quartet broke their Kozyn (25.81). The foursome, Both Cote" and Kozyn will physical attributes he'd always athletic," Gabel said. "They get Livonia Franklin girls swim own school record set in 2007- was able to go comfortably taking aim at state cuts in the relied on. Then, in last year's off the ball so hard and they're relay team earned a qualifying Seven Kensington Conference under Hafner's projected time 100 and 200 freestyle events. Division 1 state championship so low. It's a tribute to how berth in the state meet. 200 freestyle relay teams all of 1:45. Franklin's 400 freestyle relay game against Macomb Dakota well-schooled technique-wise And not since the Michigan earned state cuts in the event. "We knew we should be able also hopes to qualify. at Ford Field, Eideh tore the they are. It's a thing of beauty High School Athletic "We've modified the type of to qualify afterjus t missing last Westland John Glenn's top ACL in his other knee making a to watch. How they get off the Association began sponsoring yards at practice - they're rest­ year," Hafner said. "And with individual finisher was senior cut on punt coverage. ball makes them unique.*' meets in 1974 had a relay team ed and hopefully they'll have Kozyn coming in this year we Ashley Sells, who took fourth "He spent six months doing And that's not the only thing from the Patriots qualify. a little more," Hafner said of were much closer and had a in the 100 butterfly (1:01.96). rehab, and had to watch from Gabel is concerned with. But that all ended Saturday the upcoming Division 1 state chance to do it. Anthony's split The Rockets also made a state the sideline during track "Both backs can go and •: at the KLAA-Kensington finals, Nov. 21^22, at Eastern of 26.4 is what did it. That was cut with a fifth in the 200 — especially our 4 x lOO-meter their fullback is quick and can Conference meet at Salem Michigan University's Jones the key to the meet." medley relay (1:56.85). relay that placed fifth in the run the inside trap," he said. when Franklin's foursome of Natatorium. "We hope to put Douglas also added an indi- Churchill's top placer was state," Gabel said. "He really "They're excellent runners and Kayla Douglas, Natalie Cote\ the finishing touches on their vdual second in the 100 back­ diver Katina St. Pierre, whb hung in there emotionally, they also do an adequate job of Colleen Anthony and Kaitlyn speed. We'll see if we can drop stroke ¢1:00.26). She also has garnered third with 348.55 and kept fixed on the fall and blocking as well. •Kozyn earned a fourth-place down and we should be a top- qualified for the state meet in points. football." "With all the teams running Eideh started with a brace spread, it's made their offense this season and struggled early more effective. We really performance came in the final Thursday and we came back automatic, berths regardless with his mobility. haven't seen many of those STEVENSON event, the 400 freestyle relay today, too," Phill said. "A couple of times. Each individual race "He had to adapt, and rely kind of teams." PAGE B1 (3:41.11), as Gordon posted an were off today, but not by a lot." featured four heats, while anchor split of 54.17 to over­ Just how strong was this meet? relays events were divided into haul Novi. The other three Nine Kensington two heats. Notice of Public Sale of Personal Property. Junior Carla McNamara members included Hatt, junior Conference swimmers beat "They need to be the best Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section,4 of the Self Service captured the diving title with Laura Holtz and sophomore the Division 1 cut of 1:02.99 swimmers — regardless of Storage Facility Act, State of Michigan, PS Orangeco, Inc. and/or 395.45 points, while sopho­ Kaylee Dolinski. in the 100 butterfly, while the division," Phill said of the Shurgard TRS, Inc. will conduct sale(s) at Public Storage located more Savannah Hatt won the "That anchor was a good top seven 200 freestyle relay seeding system. "This was dif­ at 30300 Plymouth Rd, Livonia MI 48150 (734)522-2274 on 11/21/ 08 at 9:30 am. Sales are for cash only. Removal within 24 hours. 500-yard freestyle (5:09.5) one — actually all four swam teams eclipsed the state quali­ ferent for everybody, but all For sale and storage units in which rent and fees are past due. and placed second in the 200 well," Phill said. "I told them to fying mark of 1:46.29- the teams swam well. A lot of freestyle (1:56.13). impress me — and they did." Swimmers were seeded into the coaches would like to see Personal property described below in the matter of: Junior Ashley Gordon also, Stevenson also took run­ the Kensington Conference just the divisions get together 1002 - Krysten Jones - Washer, 4 Bikes, Hot Water Heater took a second for the Spartans ner-up honors to Novi in meet by their performances — eliminate the conference 2021 - Leah Anderson - Bookcase, Washer, Dryer in the 200 individual medley Thursday's KLAA-Central Thursday at their respective meet — with prelims on Friday 2029 - Michele Bailey - 6 Totes, 5 Boxes, TV (2:13.59) and added a third in Division meet hosted by South divisional meets. The only and finals on Saturday. 2051 - Robert Kania - Chrysler VIN Ib3be46d9fc291778, Bike, •Misc Items the 100 backstroke (1:01.84). Lyon East. exception was the top six plac­ "It's a matter of tweaking 2141 - Rodrick McCartha - 15 Totes, 2 Snow Blowers, 2 Trunks Stevenson's most impressive "We swam really well on ers in each division garnering things." 3008 - Constance Conyers - 2 Buckets, Counter, Misc Items 3028 - Richard Parker - Dresser, Coffee Table, Couch _____ 3059 - Chantel Merideth -10 Boxes, 10 Totes, Lamp 3091 - Verdrina Mathews - Dresser, 10 Boxes, 5 Bags 3128 - Henrietta Jenkins - Leather Couch, 10 Boxes, Suitcase CHARGERS PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS WOMEN'S COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL 3133 - Sara Elizabeth Ashton - China Cabinet, 3 Chairs, 5 Boxes PAGE B1 Friday, Nov. 14 Friday, Nov. 14 4046 - Dwight Johnson - Exercise Equipment, Mountain Bike, (Division 1-Region 2 Final) (WHAC Semifinals at Indiana Tech) Loveseat Stevenson (9-2) at Canton (10-1), 7 p.m. Madonna vs. Aquinas, TBA. 4058 - Mike Demski -10 Boxes, Oven, Misc Items a team-high 29 digs and didn't com­ GIRLS VOLLEYBALL REGIONAL FINALS Indiana Tech vs. Cornerstone, TBA. 4060 - Dwight Johnson Sr - 5 Totes, 20 Boxes, Misc Items DIVISION 1 Saturday, Nov. 15 mit a single error on all 13 of her at WHITE LAKE LAKELAND WHAC final at Indiana Tech. TBA. 4073 - Sharnedra Siler - Boxes, Bags, -Misc Items serves. Thursday, Nov. 13: Livonia Churchill vs. Novi, 7 p.m. (Winner MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 4130 - Maria Flumerfelt - Chair, Pictures, Frames advances to the state quarterfinals Tuesday, Nov. 18 at Novi vs. Friday, Nov. 14 4172G - Deborah Reece -Boxes, Bags, Misc Items Junior Carissa McKenna produced Saline regional champion.) (Clark State, Ohio Classic) 5038 - Cynthia Johnson - Craftsman Tractor, Riding Mower, four blocks, while senior Kalia Curry at AUBURN HILLS OAKLAND CHRISTIAN New Creations vs. Columbus State, 5:30 p.m. Mountain Bike tallied 30 assists. Thursday, Nov. 13:, Lutheran Westland vs. Auburn Hills Oakland Schoolcraft vs. Clark State, 7 p.m. Christian, 7 p.m. (Winner advances to the state quarterfinals (Shawnee State, Ohio Tournament) 5100 - Jemanie A McCargo -4 Boxes, Couch, Speakers The Churchill coach was pleased to Tuesday, Nov. 18 at Saline Washtenaw Christian vs. Wyandotte Mount Coll. of Ozarks (Mo.) vs. Cedarville, 6 p.m. 5114 - Erin Baldwin - Boxes, Bags, Misc Items see how his team responded to a strong Carmei regional champion.) Madonna vs. Shawnee State, 8 p.m. outside hitter and would like to see PREP HOCKEY Saturday, Nov. 15 Publish: November 6 & 13,2008 Saturday, Nov. 15 (Clark State, Ohio Classic) OE0aC30W5-&4.S his players take that same approach Ladywood vs. Port Huron Schoolcraft vs. Columbus State, 1 p.m. throughout the rest of their run. at McMorran Arena,4p.m. Clark State vs. New Creations, 3 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE SOCCER (Shawnee State, Ohio Tournament) "We've got to be aggressive at the Friday, Nov. 14 Madonna vs. Cedarville (Ohio), 1 p.m. net," Grenier said, "We have some (WHAC Final at Greenmead Field) Shawnee St. vs. Coll. of Ozarks [Mo\ 3 p.m. • -.1.-:(:1 Macionna vs. Siena Heights, I p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL kids on this team that can swing MEN'S COLLEGE SOCCER Saturday, Nov. 15 I - i.-i'.i with the best of them, jump real well Saturday, Nov. 15 Calvin College at Madonna, 7 p.m. and put up a lot of points." (WHAC Final at Churchill H.S.) 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To submit an item for the religion Calvin Hall, at St. James Presbyterian St, Andrew Day service Grief workshop open to all interested persons regard­ Open Wednesdays 9:30-11:30 a.m. and calendar, fax it to (734) 591-7279 or Church, 25350 W. Six Mile, Redford. 10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, at Garden City Presented by Karen Jinnett from New less of religious affiliation. To regis­ Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at St. write: Religion Calendar, Observer Advance tickets $10 adults, $5 ages Presbyterian Church on Middlebelt, Hope Center for Grief Support, began ter, call (734) 261-1445, Ext. 200. James Presbyterian Church, 25350 W. Newspapers, 36251 Schoolcraft, 4-11, free for age 3 and under; At the 1 block south of Ford Rd. Kris Hunt, 7-8:45 p.m., Monday.Oct. 27, for eight Time change Six Mile, Redford. Call (313) 534-7730. Livonia, Mi 48150. Deadline for an door $12 adults, $6 for children. For of the St. Andrew Society, returns as ' consecutive weeks at Our Lady of Faith Lutheran Church, 30000 Five New schedule announcement to appear in the reservations, call (313) 534-7730. Piper in full uniform. Refreshments Good Counsel Catholic Church, 47650 Mile, west of Middlebelt, Livonia, 9 a.m. Sunday school for all ages and Thursday edition is noon Monday. , All-you-can-eat pancakes will be served in fellowship hall after N. Territorial, Plymouth. No charge. To returned to its fall-spring worship Faith Forum, 10 a.m. Worship Service ' The Ushers' Club of St. .Michael the service. Adult Bible study is at 8:30 register, call (734) 453-0326, Ext. 221. schedule. Services are at 8:15 a.m. and' with Communion and nursery, at Holy NOVEMBER Archangel Parish in Livonia contin­ a.m. with youth Sunday school and Global gifts 10:45 a.m., with Sunday School at 9:30 Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church Church fair ues its more than 30-year tradition child care at 10 a.m. Handicap acces­ 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday- a.m. for ail ages. For information, visit (ELCA), 30650 Six Mile, Livonia. Christmas shop boutique, home of all-you-can-eat pancake break­ sible with large print order of service Saturday, through Dec. 17, at First www.livonfaith.org. All visitors welcome. made candy, attic treasures, hand fasts 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the and an elevator. Everyone is welcome. Baptist Church of Birmingham, 300 Wednesday activities For more information, call (734) 427- made goods, book store 9>a.m. to 8 third Sunday of each month in the For information, call (734) 421-7620. Willits, at Bates, north of Maple and Have resumed at 7 p.m. at Grace 1414 or visit www.holycrosslivonia.org. p.m. Thursday-Friday, Nov. 13-14, at school cafeteria at 11441 Hubbard, Thanksgiving Eve service a block west of Old Woodward. The Christian Fellowship, on the west side Day of service First Congregational Church, 2 Towne south of Plymouth Road, with an Hosanna-Tabor Lutheran Church will Fair Trade resource offers foods such of Middlebelt, one block south of Six A Day of Service and Spirituality Square at Wayne Road and Michigan expanded menu that features pan- • be having a Thanksgiving Eve Service as rice, chocolates, coffee, and soup Mile. The special four week study is available by the Capuchin Soup Avenue. For details, call (734) 729- cakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, at 9600 mixes that promote economic justice focuses on the Hebraic Roots of Our Kitchen and the Soianus Casey Center. 7550. bacon, hash browns, and assorted Leverne, Redford. All are welcome to around the globe. Also offering tex­ Christian Faith, taught by Yvonne The purpose of the day is to serve, Annual book and bake sale breakfast beverages. Meals are join in worship and thanksgiving for tiles, jewelry and handmade artisan Moore. For information, visit www. meet and have one's faith grow. The 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Nov, served buffet-style at family friendly ail with which we have been blessed. crafts from around the world. (248) gcfel.lowship.org or call (734) 525- day allows groups to help at the 14-15, in the Fellowship Hail at Holy prices: $5, adults, $3 children ages 4- Thanksgiving Day dinner 644-0550. 6019. Capuchin Services Center and dine Cross Ev. Lutheran Church, 30650 11, free for children under age 3, $15 Don't be alone for the holiday. Come to Prayer hour Thursday fellowship dinner with guests at the Capuchin Soup Six Mile, between Middlebelt and a family (2eduits and all children). Our Lady of Loretto Family Center 2-5 Cherry Nil! United Methodist Church All are welcome, 6 p.m. dinners Kitchen. Merriman, Livonia. Everyone in the Everyone is welcome. p.m. Thursday, Nov. 27, at Six Mile and holds an hour of prayer and inspira­ catered by The Cookie Lady, Susan A tour of the Earth Works urban gar­ community is welcome. The Women Evenings of Evangelization Beech Daly. For reservations, call (313) tion at 7:30 p.m., every Thursday with Navarro, at St. James Presbyterian den, which provides six tons of pro­ of ELCA are donating all proceeds to With Rev. Alex Kratz, 7 p.m., Friday 534-9000 on or before Monday, Nov. 24. Rev. Merlin Pratt, at the church, 321S. Church, 25350 W. Six Mile, Redford. duce each season, will also be made benefit the Vasculitis Foundation. Nov. 21, and Dec. 12, at St. Michael the Special needs class Ridge Road, Canton. Call Pat Beggs at Cost is $8. Call (313) 534-7730. available. The day concludes with a Annual bazaar . Archangel Church, 11441 Hubbard, Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Livonia (734) 453-3287 for more information. Eucharistic adoration self-guided tour of the Soianus Casey- 4-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, and 9 a.m. to 3 south of Plymouth Road, Livonia. is looking for special needs teens and Caregiver's support group St. Michael the Archangel Church Center, a spirituality center dedicated p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at Garden City The evening begins with a Holy Hour young adults (up to age 25) interested St John's Support Group for the in Livonia continues its monthly to the Capuchin friar who is credited Presbyterian Church on Middlebelt,, 1 followed by small-group discussions, in participating in a course designed Caregiver's of Alzheimer's patients program of Prayer and Eucharistic with miraculous cures and valued for block south of Ford Rd. Call (734) 421- teaching and fellowship. All interested to help them learn about the basics of or patients with other forms of Adoration on the third Wednesday of his wise and compassionate counsel. 7620. All-you-can eat Turkey Dinner Catholics welcome. Call (734) 261- the Christian faith. The day and time dementia meets at 10 a.m., the first each month, The church is open for The minimum age is 7th grade and will be served 4:30-7:00 p.m. (serving 1455, Ext. 200. of the course will depend on those and third Friday of each month at St. prayer and private worship from 10 the maximum size of the group is 30. ends promptly at 7 p.m.). Cost $7 Clothing bank interested. To get the most out of John's Episcopal Church, 574 South a.m. to 7 p.m. Benediction service in The day starts at 8:30 a.m. and ends

adults, $4 children ages 3-12, under Free clothing (men, women and chil­ the course, students should possess Sheldon, Plymouth. Respite care for the evening. Call (734) 261-1455. at 2:30 p.m. There is no cost. Lunch t age 3 free. Lunch will be available on dren) for those in need 10 a.m.-noon basic communications skills {listening • your loved one will be provided. Call Worship schedule included. For information, send e-mail- Saturday. Event includes Christmas on the fourth Saturday of each month and speaking). Call Judy Cook at (248) Connie McNutt at (734) 895-1426 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday (9:45 a.m. to [email protected]. Boutique, Krafty Korners, Bake Sale, (Nov. 22, Dec. 27), at Canton Christian 442-8822 or e-mail at elc-ed@around- for more information. This group Sunday School), at Community Free To learn more about the Capuchin Silent Auction, Cookie Walk, and Fellowship Clothing Bank, 8775 Ronda detroit.biz. is authorized by the Alzheimer's Will Baptist Church, 33031 Cherry Hill, Soup Kitchen, visit www.cskdetroit. , Grandma's Attic. Drive, south of Joy between Haggerty Volunteers needed Association. west of Venoy, Westland. Wednesday org. Alternative Christmas fair andLilley. For information, call (734) The Salvation Army invites the com­ prayer and Bible study is 7 p.m. Youth Worship Service The fair features gift items from non­ 404-2480, visit www.CantonCF.org or munity to partner with it this holiday UPCOMING fellowship every other Friday at 7 p.m. 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Adult Bible Class profit organizations 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. send e-mail to [email protected]. season. Opportunities range from Advent presentation Sunday worship at 9:30 a.m., Children's Sunday School Saturday, Nov. 15, at Hope Lutheran The Brother's Grimm adopting a family or child to bell Are we ready for the Coming of Christ, The early service for the Anglican during worship at 10:30 a.m., at" Church, 39200 W. 12 Mile, east of Hosanna-Tabor Lutheran School will ringing, Christmas in-take assistance, that is, His Second Coming? Through Church of Livonia is at 7:45 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 27035 Haggerty, Farmington Hills. Admission be performing "The Brother's Grimm: and many others. Sign up by call­ Scripture, food and drink, reflect on, Trinity Church, 34500 Six Mile, west Ann Arbor Trail, Dearborn Heights. For $1. For more information, call (248) Out of Order" 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, ing volunteer coordinator Sandy and delight in preparing for Christ's of Farmington Road and next to more information, call (313} 278-5755. 553-7170. and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, in the gym Kollinger at (734) 722-3660 or online arrival 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, Stevenson High School, Livonia. Worship St. Andrew's Day at Hosanna-Tabor Lutheran Church at www.ringbell.org and choosing in Bixman Hail at St. Aidan Catholic The 10 a.m. service will continue to Sundays: 10 a.m. Worship Service with Sunday, Nov, 16, begins with 10 a.m. and School, 9600 Leverne, Redford. Wayne/Westland. The Salvation Army Church, 17500 Farmington Rd., be at the Livonia YMCA at 14255 Stark nursery, 9 a.m. Sunday School for worship service followed by din­ Come enjoy a fun-filled comedy per­ is at 2300 S. Venoy, between Michigan Livonia. No charge, but please RSVP Road, between-Lyndon and the 1-96 tots through high school and Aduit ner/entertainment downstairs in formed by students in grades 5-8. ^Avenue and Palmer. by calling (734) 425-5950. Presenter service drive. The Web site is www. Faith Forum at Holy Cross Evangelical is David Conrad-, M.A. Theology. hischurch.us. Lutheran Church (ELCA), 30650 Six Music at St. John's Reformed Protestant services Mile, Livonia. Call (734) 427-1414 A Festival of Lessons and Carols, 7 The doctrines and teachings of or visit www.holycrosslivonia.org. p.m., Sunday, Dec, 7, with the parish's solid, Reformed Protestantism are Visitors welcome. music groups; Collegium Musicum preached by the Rev. Sean Humby Worship service performs cantatas and instrumental 3:30 p.m. Sundays at the Detroit 10:45 a.m, Sundays, Aduit Sunday works, 6 p.m. Sunday, March 29, Preaching Station of the Free Church School at 9:30 a.m., Children's Sunday 2009, and The Saline Fiddlers, 6 p.m., of Scotland (Continuing), at Cherry School during worship, Youth Group Sunday, May 17,2009, at St. John's Hill School, 50440 Cherry Hill, corner 5-7 p.m. and Catechism for Grown-ups Episcopal Church, 574 S. Sheldon, of Ridge, Canton. For information, call 5:30-6:30 p.m., at Trinity Church of Plymouth. All concerts are free except (734) 402-7186, send e-mail to sean. Livonia, 34500 Six Mile. For informa­ The Saline Fiddlers £$7 and available [email protected], or visit www.mem- tion, call (734) 425-2800. in advance or at door). Call (734) bers.aol.com/rslworship/detroit.html. F.I.R.E. ministries 453-0190. Sanskrit chanting With theme scripture, He shall baptize An ongoing, weekly class taught you with the Holy Ghost and with fire by Ania Kopczynski, 7-8:30 p.m. (Luke 3:16), is organizing in Livonia at Mid-week Service Thursdays, at Renaissance Unity, Living Water Church, 11663 Areola in Hosanna-Tabor Lutheran Church 11200 E. 11 Mile, Warren. No pre-recjis- the Inkster and Plymouth roads area BETTY ANN LAMPTON offers a Wednesday evening service tration required. A free-will collection at 7 p.m. Fridays under the leadership Age 83. Of Orlando, FL. Passed away at 7 p.m. in the church at 9600 taken at the session. For information, . of Luke Willis, F.I.R.E. Ministries. For on Friday, November 7,,2008. She Leverne, Redford. Communion call (586) 353-2300 or visit www. more information, call (734) 425- was born in Wayne, MI and moved to Florida in 1982. She is survived by is offered on the 2nd and 4th renaissanceunity.org, 6360. son, Jerry Larapton of Orlando; Wednesday of the month. Sunday ser­ Church schedule New worship schedule grandson, Matthew Lampton (Kristy) vices are at 9:30 a.m. Garden City Presbyterian Church con­ Regular church service 10 a.m. of Tallahassee, FL; sister, Romona ENDOW tinues its 10 a.m. Sunday worship ser­ Sundays with Communion and Stearns of Novi, MI; brother-in-law, Everett Larapton of Brighton, MI; St. Michael the Archangel Parish is vice with traditional hymns, scripture Nursery, 9 a.m. Sunday School for all step-brother, Jeffery Lampton of hosting two different courses of readings and choral music (fellowship ages and Faith Forum, at Holy Cross Arkdelpha, ARK. and many other * # * the Archdiocese of Detroit's ENDOW follows). Youth Sunday School and Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA), family members. She is preceded in program, a continuing women's study nursery care also available at 10 a.m. 30650 Six Mile, Livonia. Call £734) death by husband, Carl Lampton and PRISCILLA JEAN ROMAN daughter, Linda Ann. Betty Ann 'will "CINDY" group focused on the dignity of Adult Sunday School at 8:30 a.m. 427-1414. be truly missed by all who knew her. women of ai! ages and faiths. Based Informal gathering 6 p.m. every All visitors welcome. Visit www.holy- Of Harrisville, formerly of Rochester Arrangements under the direction of on Pope John Paul ll's "Letter to Sunday with scriptures and discussion crosslivonia.org, Fisk Funeral Home & Crematory, St. Hills, passed away on November 10, a loved one, place Women", the Course I groups meet at the church on Middlebelt, one block Sunday worship Cloud, FL (407-892-2155). 2008 at her home. Bora May 16, 1934 to Harry and Margaret (Stone) Hickey your notice on 9:30-11 a.m. Mondays, and 7-8:30 p.m. south of Ford Rd. 11 a.m. Sunday worship service, 9:30 - in Port Huron, she was raised there. Thursdays. Course V, called "Aquinas Call (734) 421-7620. a.m. Sunday school, 7 p.m. Wednesday She graduated from Michigan State GORDON ARROL website and in for Beginners", is a new addition to Single Place Ministry University in June 1956 with a B.S. in Bible Study, at Good Shepherd Age 81, of Boynton Beach, Elementary Education and a strong the ENDOW curriculum and available Single Place Ministry continues to Reformed Church, 6500 N.Wayne Florida. Passed away at U of minor in Art. On August 2, 1958, she locally only at St. Michael's 9:30-11:15 meet Thursdays 7:30-7:45 p.m. for Road at Hunter, Westland. M Hospital on November 8, married Walter J. Roman. She taught a.m. Tuesdays, All meet in the-convent social time, 7:45-8 p,m. opening, 8-9 For information, call (734) 721-0800. 2008. Beloved husband of kindergarten and first grade in the directory locate* Murielle for 60 years. Loving father Warren, MI. She spent much of her basement meeting room. Women p.m. program, at First Presbyterian Worship services of three children: Lawrence (Jackie), life as a full-time mom and homemak- in of all ages and faiths welcome..$60 Church, 200 E. Main St., Northviile. 10 a.m. Sundays Divine Liturgy fol­ Lorraine (James) Bowers and Patricia er, caring for her children with great charge for materials, but no woman Call (248) 349-0911 or visit www. lowed by a fellowship/coffee time, (Dennis) Martin. Preceded in death love and devotion. She loved nature, will be turned away because of inabil­ singleplace.org. Cost is $5. at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox by brother, John, and survived by especially Lake Huron, and any kind brother, Robert, residing in Colorado of animal. A talented artist, she also ity to pay. Register by caiiing (734) Prince of Peace Church Church, 36075 W. Seven Mile, between Springs, Colorado. Gordon was loved enjoyed music, playing'both the piano 261-1455, Ext. 207, or online at www. Recovery, Inc., meets at 10 a.m., every Newburgh and Wayne roads, Livonia. by many nieces, nephews, grandchil­ and organ in church. A former mem­ endowoniine.com. St. Michael's is at Wednesday at the church, Wainut Lake Church school for children and adults dren, and several great-grandchildren. ber of Saint Irenaeus Catholic Church 11441 Hubbard, south of Plymouth Road and Green, West Bloomfieid. begins at 9 a.m. Sunday. Vespers are Gordon was a merchant marine dur­ in Rochester Hills, Michigan, she ing World War II serving on several served on the Parish Council. More Road, Livonia. Recovery, Inc., is an international, celebrated 5 p.m. Saturdays. Visitors Liberty ships. Honoring Gordon's recently, she was a member of Saint Choral rehearsals non-profit, self-help community are always welcome.'For more infor­ request cremation wiil take place with Anne's Catholic Church in Oakland Choral Society has begun based service organization that heips mation, call (248) 476-3432 (church), no funeral service. Donations may be Harrisville, Michigan. Cindy is sur­ Tuesday evening rehearsals for its people with nervous and emotional (248) 477-4712 (rectory) or.Web site at made to the American Cancer Society. vived by her husband, .Walter, five children: Kelly L. (Eric) Krause Christmas concerts with profes­ disorders reduce their suffering and www.orthodoxlivonia.org. (Sanford, MI), W. James (Sara) sional soloists and orchestra. On- improve their quality of life. Call Men's breakfast Roman (Troy, MI), Katherine P. (Paul) Dee. 6 the group performs Benjamin Martha Paul at (248) 682-9362 ore- Ham & eggs, hash browns, pancakes, Hogan (Ridgewood, NJ), Colleen J. HAZEL WININGER mail her at marthapaul@sbcglobal. (Paul) Morgan (Kalamazoo, MI) and ferOBITUARY^i Britten's "St. Nicolas," and J.S. Bach's and more when you come to the Age 74. Of Taylor, Michigan. Passed Thomas J. Roman (East Aurora, NY). 1 "Cantata Wachet auf," and on Dec. net. Men's Breakfast at 8 a.m. on the away November 7, 2008. Arrange­ She was the proud grandmother of POLICY ' 14 Handel's "Messiah." Registration Tat Chi and strength classes first Saturday of every month at ments by THAYER-ROCK Funeral twelve grandchildren: Christopher, The first five "billed" lines of an begins at 7:00 p.m., with rehearsal Orchard United Methodist Church is The Senate Restaurant, located off Home, Farmington. Brandon, and Dominic Krause, Kelen, Brenden, and Kaitlyn Roman, obituary are published at no cost. 7:30-9 p.m., at Birmingham Unitarian hosting a Tai Chi class 7-8:30 p.m. Haggerty Road between Five Mite Caroline and Dylan Hogan, Sean, All additional lines will be Church, 38651 Woodward, Bloomfield Mondays in the Mac at the church, and Six Mile in Northviile. All men LILLIAN M. BEDNARK Erin, Robert, and James (aka Seamus) charged at $4 per line. You may Hills. 30450 Farmington Road, Farmington are invited for fellowship and food. Age 81. Of Novi, Michigan. Passed Morgan. Grandchild number thirteen place a picture of your loved one All singers who can read music are . Hills. The cost per class is $10 or $40 Sponsored by Riverside Park Church is scheduled to be bora in November ( for an additional cost of only $6. away November 8, 2008. Arrange­ welcome. prepaid for five classes. of God, 11771 Newburgh, Livonia. Call ments by THAYER-ROCK Funeral 2008. She was predeceased by her Symbolic emblems may be The strength class takes place 9:30- (734) 464-0990. Home, Farmington. brother, Michael Hickey, and sisters, included at no cost (example: Membership dues $55 for fall season Judy Guertin and Margaret O'Brien. American Flags, religious ($30 for students age 30 and under). 10:30 a.m. Monday and Wednesday. MOPS meetings Mrs. Roman is at Gillies Funeral Music cost additional. For informa­ Cost is $5 per class. Drop-ins wel­ The Hosanna-Tabor Mothers of Home, Harrisville where visitation symbols, etc.) will take place on Thursday, tion, call (248) 391-0184. come. Preschoolers (MOPS) group began November 13, from 3 until 6 pm, and Deadlines: New worship schedule For information, call (248) 626-3620 ' meeting this fall at a new time at again on Friday, November 14 from 4 Worship 8 a.m. Sunday, Faitti Forum or visit www.orchardumc.org: the Lutheran church, 9600 Leverne, until 8 pm, with a Rosary Service at 7 Friday 4:15 PM for Sunday & Other Options at 9 a.m., and Tai Chi class Redford. Meetings continue the first pm. Funeral Mass will be on Saturday, Wednesday 9:45 AM for Thursday November 15,2008 at 11:00 am, at St. Worship and Sunday school at 10 a.m. Orchard United Methodist Church, . and third Thursdays of the month at Anne Catholic Church. Rev. Obituaries received after these deadlines Wednesday Worship at 7:30 p.m. in 30450 Farmington Road, Farmington 9:30 a.m. Join in for teaching, discus­ 2fr will be placed in the next available issue. Lawrence Boks will officiate. Burial the chapel at Holy Cross Evangelical Hills, is hosting a Tai Chi Class by Sam sion, creative projects and presenta­ will be in St. Anne Catholic Cemetery, Lutheran Church (ELCA), 30650 Six Purdy, Wu Style Tai Chi. This medita­ tions. For more information, cail (248) www.gilIiesfuneralhomes.com e-mail your obit to Mile, Livonia. Visitors welcome. For tive form of Martial Arts is great [email protected] 470-5202 or send e-mail to nikki. or fax to: information, call (734) 427-1414 or for reducing stress and is.great for [email protected]. visit www.holycrosslivonia.org. over-all health memory and balance. MOPS groups STELLA JANKOWSKI j? "^ Attn: Obits c/o Jennifer Musztuk 586-826-7318 Bible study Everyone is welcome from beginning Mothers of Preschoolers meets on Age 91, November 6, 2008. Wife of For more information call: St. Michael the Archangel Church, to experienced participants at any the first and third Friday mornings or the late Walter. Loving mother of u Robert (Patricia) Jankowski and Jennifer Musztuk located at the southwest corner of time. Classes continue every Monday. first and third Wednesday evenings Jeanette Winsten. Dear sister of find 586-826-7115 Plymouth and Hubbard Roads, con­ Cost per class depends on number at Calvary Baptist Church, 43065 Joy Nellie. Also survived by six grand* Comfort in or Charolette Wilson tinues its regular evening Bible Study of participants. For information or to Road, Canton. children and eight great-grandchil­ 586-826-7082 program with an in-depth study of reserve your space, call (248) 7QH587 Call (734) 455-0022, Ext. 4, or send dren. Funeral Service was held or toll free The' Gospel of Luke 7 p.m. on the 1st or (248) 626-3620. Visit www.orchar- e-mail to cbcwomensministriesf Tuesday at the R.G. & G.R. Harris 800-579-7355 Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington and 3rd Thursdays of each month in dumc.org for updates. ask for Jennifer or Charolette Rd., Livonia. Please sign the online the rectory. The informal classes are Thrift store Please see CALENDAR, B7 guestbook at www.rggrharris.com. J3E0HS7fl133 Observer £ Eccentric | Thursday, November 13,2008 www.hometownEife.com (*) B7

Thrift Shop Sunday worship Farmington Women Aglow Beck, Canton. For more information, call Westwood Community Church, 6500 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 10 a.m. at Lutheran Church of Our Meets the second Monday of each (734) 637-8160. Sunday school and Adult Wayne Road and Hunter, Westland. month 7-9:30 p.m. at the Longacre Bible Study at 9:15 a.m. Adult Bible Study Contemporary music and casual FROM PAGE B6 Saturdays at St. James Presbyterian Saviour, 29425 Annapolis, Westland. Church, 25350 W. Six Mile, Redford. For information, call (734) 728-3440. House oh Farmington road between series: Heaven Can't Wait. dress. Children church and nursery. Registration Sunday services 10 Mile and 11 Mile, Farmington Hills. Worship services Call (734) 254-0093. Doughnuts and hotmail.com. Christ Our Savior Lutheran Early Pastor Dan Strength leads services Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Call Vikki for Praise and worship 10 a.m. Sunday, at coffee served. LOGOS Youth Club Childhood Center is now taking at Living Water Church (Pentecostal more information at (248) 497-7755. A Calling all youth grades 4-12 to join registrations for the fall program at Church of God), 11663 Areola, one Christian women's group. the LOGOS Youth Club at Northville 14175 Farmington Road, north of 1-96, block west of Inkster Road on Worship services First United Methodist Church. Livonia. It is open from 7 a.m. to 6 Plymouth Road. Sunday School is 10 Sunday worship services are at 8 a.m. Recreation, dinner, Bible study and p.m. Monday-Friday. Loving and car­ a.m. followed by worship at 11 a.m. (traditional) and 10:30 a.m. (contempo­ music Wednesdays, 5:15-8:15 p.m. ing programs are offered for toddler, Bible study 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Call rary), at Grace Lutheran Church, 46001 began Sept 26. For registration, visit preschool, pre-K, and child care. Call (734) 425-6360. Warren, between Canton Center and www.fumcnorthville.org or call (248) (734) 513-8413. 349-1144. Morning prayers HeartCry 7:30 a.m. Tuesday-Friday, at New The support group provides hope Beginnings United Methodist Church, and help for mothers of prodigals 16175 Delaware, corner of Puritan, SA1E at 7 p.m. on the second, fourth and Redford. Please join in as participants fifth Wednesdays of each month, at start day with prayer. Call (313) 255- This unique oppurtunity is your chance to purchase a qualify Calvary Baptist Church, 43065 Joy 6330. price you would normally pay, this Sunday! Road, Canton. They use "The Hope J.O.Y. meeting Serving She entire metrapeiitai During the past academic year, the Department of Music hs of a Homecoming," by O'Rourke and The J.O.Y. Builders (Just Older Youth, North Woodward: Detroit: new pianos through an ongoing loan arrangement with the Kawai Piano Sauer ($12). To register, call (734) 455- ages 50 plus) meet 11:30 a.m. the third East: Downriver: West: Compatty. The sale selection ificludes grand» placer grand, vertical and 0022, Ext. 4. Thursday of the month for lunch, digital pianos. This special event will also feature a limited sumbe? of Women of the word fellowship and fun, at Riverside Park new anU used planus from Yamaha, Steinway and more. Bible study meets 9:15 a.m. and 6:45 Church of God, 11771 Newburgh at p.m. Tuesdays, at Calvary Baptist Plymouth roads, Livonia. Call (734) mm ass Church, 43065 Joy Road,Canton. 464-0990. All are welcome to join in. ft secure ie Best Price Choose from Covenant, a Precept There is no charge, although organiz­ aMSeleciion- Upon Precept class, or The Truth ers ask that you bring a luncheon dish » Service changes & upgrades Project (new from Focus on the to share. **_- - . „_. • Outlets added • Generators A Preview Aiiiioiniiiieii!, We carry ALL premium name ^ installation offixtures, ceilin g fans, etc. Family). Higher Rock Cafe brand equipment so . wiring of hot water heaters, appliances, To register, call (734) 455-0022, Ext. Second and fourth Friday of the that we can meet hot bibs & more 4 or visit www.vchurches.com/cbc- month, doors open at 7:30 p.m., live your needs. • Interior & exterior work is Recommended by women. bands begin at 8 p.m. presented by Bible study Salvation Army of Wayne/Westland, Calling 248-488 B18! Get a new life, study Scripture 9-10:30 2300 S. Venoy, between Michigan a.m. Saturdays at Blessed Sacrament Avenue and Palmer. 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Events The Big, Bright Light Show: Downtown Rochester The ensemble cast dances to "Love to Keep Me Warm" in the musical "White Christmas." will light the night with its dazzling display of more than 500,000 lights coating all the buildings along Main. The free event, Dec. 1 to Jan. 4,2009 attracts more than 1 million visitors. Expect a traffic jam but it's still a sight to behold. Wayne County LightFest: Drive through more than four miles of light displays along Hines Drive, beginning at Merriman. Cost is $5 per car, call (734) 261-1990 for details. The display runs Nov. 20 to Jan. 1,2009- Winter Wonderland: A cast of more than 100 perform­ ers celebrate the holidays, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Dec. 12-13 and 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. V* ?N«<* BY STEPHANIE ANGELYN CASOLA 14, at the Detroit Film Theatre OSE STAFF WRITER at the Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward, Detroit. The ensemble cast of "White Christmas." Just ask Redford- Tickets $10. Call (313) 833- bred performer Jenny t The musical stage 4005 or visit www.mosaicde- Florkowski and she'll tell production based on the troitorg. you she was born to be beloved 1954.film returns Holiday Nights: Greenfield "White on stage. "My family was for 43 high-energy Village will transform into a Christmas" all very involved with the performances. living Christmas card with is based on theater," she said, calling When; Shows run Nov. 19 its candle-lit paths, Model T the 1954 in from New York City on and carriage rides, ice skating through Dec. 23. classic Thursday. "I remember and decorated home tours for being in a playpen and Where: Fox Theatre, 2211 this seasonal favorite, 6:30-10 watching my parents per­ Woodward Ave., Detroit p.m. Friday-Saturday, Dec 5- forming." Tickets: $20-$IOO, 6, Friday-Sunday, Dec. 12-14, Beginning Nov. 19 her cail ¢248) 433-151^ or visit Friday-Tuesday, Dec. 19-23, family — parents Fred www.olympiaentertain- and Saturday-Sunday, Dec. and Nancy Florkowski ment.com 27-28. Tickets $12.50-$17, and brother Jody Florkowski children under 4 enter free. Florkowski — will be the Add dinner at the Eagle Tavern ones watching as Jenny takes the stage at the opulent Fox Theater for $64.50 to $68.50. Parking as a member of the ensemble in the musical Irving Berlin's White costs $5. The Henry Ford is Christmas. at 20900 Oakwood Blvd. in Based on the hit 1954 classic movie and set to the sounds of Berlin's Dearborn. Visit www.thehen- Please see CHRISTMAS, D7 ryford.com. Christmas Walk: The Friends of Greenmead pres­ ent their 20th annual event beginning at Hill House with hot chocolate and cookies. Tickets $9-$10; wear slip-on shoes. Profits go to restoration BY LANA mm and preservation at Livonia's OSE STAFF WRITER Historic Greenmead, 20501 What: The Clatters Newburgh, Livonia. Call (734) There will be more than the clattering Genre: Classic rock with 466-3540. of pins falling at Mayflower Lanes in With Music Redford this Saturday, Nov. 15. three-part harmonies Holiday Brass: The Detroit There's also clatter in a rock and roll When: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15. Chamber Winds & Strings way. Where: The bar at the Mayflower Lanes present this rousing show 4 The Clatters is a classic rock band, Bowling Alley, 26600 Plymouth Road, p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, at Christ with a huge song list of '60s, '70s and Redford, (313) 937-8420. Church Cranbrook, 470 a little '80s music, performing at the Admission: Free Church, Bloomfield Hills. Call bowling alley's lounge. Visit: The Clatters myspace.com/theclat- (248) 644-5210 or visit www. This is not necessarily your typical detroitchamberwinds.org. classic rock band. terdetroit Messiah: The Oakland Each of The Clatters' three band Choral Society presents this members have been professional or guys are really good," he said about The classic Sunday, Dec. 14,620 semi-professional musicians since the Clatters. "We have a lot of experience. Romeo Street, Rochester. 1970s. They have careers by day, and We love music." Ticket $15-$50, call (248) 391- perform as a hobby by night; but it's a Madeleine has a been a musician since 0184. hobby they take very seriously. he was 10. Trans-Siberian Orchestra: "Playing in bands put me through col­ Drummer/vocalist Dennis Zavis of Talk about uplifting and re­ lege at MSU in the '70s," said guitarist/ Farmington Hills grew up in the music inventing holiday songs. Catch vocalist Kim Madeleine of Livonia. Back business and most recently was with one of these two shows on Dec. then he played with the groups Dilemma The Pinch and Mid-Life Crisis. 21, at St. Andrew's Hall, 431E. and The Flexx Band. More recently he's In the '70s and '80s, bassist/vocal­ Congress, Detroit. Call (248) been in the band The Howards. ist Lou Wysocki of Detroit toured with Lou Wysocki, (left) of Detroit (bass), Dennis Zavis of Farmington Hills, (drums), Kim "I promise that when people come Madeleine of Livonia, (guitar). All of the men are singers and make up the classic rock Please see HOLIDAY, D7 to see us, they will leave saying these Please see THE CLATTERS, D6 band The Clatters. T7WI Concert Entertainment @ Ford Community & Performing Arts Center DETROIT OPERA HOUSI '5801 VHfHtGASAVF OfMtBORN, Ml PRESENTS ° 1526 BROADWAY OETHOIT, MICHIGAN VMOllSPiCmC SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7,2009 * SHOWTIME: 7:00 PM *a.&£.

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Artist and Designer Jos^ Weston will Plymouth man brings boards display his skateboards at the festival including this one, to craft fair and says: break'em inspired by automobiles BY LANA MINI including a STAFF WRITER when you hear the word "craft." IF YOU GO DeLorean. This isn't your grandmother's & s & * & * Artist Josh Weston, of craft fair — unless of course What: The Detroit Urban Craft Fair is an alternative Plymouth, wants you to she's someone who listens ty W y& ysJ \!& • craft fair featuring independent, do-it-yourself art­ break his art work. to Crud or The Stooges and A * # * %$ ists and crafters. DUCF exists "around a community That's right, and the likes vegan lip gloss, recycled »*V Pif '*# «£ %Vr i-O market feel, encouraging the interaction of maker attitude of the skilled art­ T-shirts and "rock star night- and buyer, while showcasing a wealth of handmade ist and designer may sum lights." up the vibe perfectly of the you won't see duck statues talent." Detroit Urban Craft Fair, an wearing raincoats and blue When: 10 a.m.- 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 15 event happening Saturday, plaid teddy bears. Where: The Fillmore Detroit (formerly the State Nov. 15 at the Fillmore in The Detroit Urban Craft Fair Theatre), 2115 Woodward, Detroit, www.detroiturban- Detroit. is comprised of young artisans craftfair.com First, Weston's artwork is making today's version of styl­ Interesting: A display of 23 dresses made from ish crafts. designed on decks, meaning paper bags - a contest where one winner will be skateboards. Weston's skateboards will He creates boards at a rea­ include themes like Detroit chosen. sonable rate of $30-$50 so sports, old Detroit churches Why is it different from other craft shows: This that skate athletes can use the and the Detroit skyline — buy is an alternative to regular craft shows. No country boards as they were intended. three, line them up together for crafts or as they say "no painted saw or jams and "I want them to tear 'em up, the whole skyline. jellies." ride them to become better "Today's skaters want boards skaters," Weston, a surfer and with intelligent, irreverent skater himself said. humor," said Weston. jf ^[;r w At left, Retro video games, like Space Invaders, Weston will bring his The name of his company, ^ ':<-'hJs are mega-popular with skaters, Weston said. Detroit-inspired boards to the Ein Fach, is a good example. craft fair. Don't get confused "It's a German word mean- ing 'simple' or 'handmade,'" he made from recycled materi­ said. "But in a way it almost als and more. Even the food sounds like a little crude, like a vendors aren't those you would word maybe you shouldn't say find at a typical art fair. out loud." No typical hot dogs here. Intelligent humor. Instead there will be gourmet, The fair will be filled with organic food from the Detroit GRECIAN CAFE vendors peddling smart objects Evolution Lab. Weston's skateboard design "Girl. FAMILY RESTAURANT 413 N. MAIN ST. • PLYMOUTH • 734.455.7887 Dinner Specials Everyday starting at $6.95 includes free Dessert Lunch Specials starting at $4,95 includes Free Soup

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SYMPHONY BROWMES SWEET POTATO CHEESECAKE Filteringyour entertainment best bets for Carrie Crawford, new pastry chef at Jason Gittinger's wife', Skerry of Bacco Ristorante in Southfield. combined. the Detroit School of Rock and Pop the weekend beginning Nov. 14,2008: - Music. Hershey's Symphony Candy Pour into a prepared crust Bars Go! Comedy is open in Ferndale. 32 ounces cream cheese of graham cracker crumbs or ~ £. * The wait is over to visit the funniest gingersnaps. Tap the pan lightly Ingredients: € if spot in Ferndale. The Go Comedy! ball feats of Brian and Tina Miser. Showtimes 1 cup brown sugar on the counter to release any 1 (17.6-ounce) any package brownie Improv Theater opened its doors Wednesday are 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. today, at the Palace of 2/3 cup granulated sugar air bubbles. If you are using a but tonight is the night to experience the Auburn Hills, 1 Championship Drive, Auburn cheesecake pan with a removable mix (with or without walnuts) 5 eggs Vegetable oil cooking spray All Star Showdown premiere. Watch as two Hills. Tickets $12.50-$82, visit www.ticket- . 1/4 cup flour bottom, wrap the pan to the rim 3 (6-ounce) candy bars with almonds teams of the area's best improvisers compete master.com or call (248) 645-6666. with aluminum foil to prevent in a game-show format, and promise to get 2 teaspoons cinnamon any water from penetrating the and toffee chips (recommended: Her­ 2 tablespoons brandy pan. Place the cheesecake in shey's Symphony brand) audiences laughing. The show begins at 8 2 cups sweet potato puree (2-3 pota­ another pan with high sides and p.m. Later, at 10 p.m. the improv keeps roll­ James ing with a free-form show titled Dark Matter. Bond is seek­ toes) place in the middle of the oven. Directions: Tickets are $15, call (248) 327-0575. Go Pour water in the larger pan Prepare the brownie mix ing a little respite to an inch deep. Bake at 330 according to package directions. Comedy! was founded by Pj Jacokes, Chris — but he's in for Bake sweet potatoes in a degrees for one hour. Cheesecake DiAngelo and Tommy LeRoy, all of Ferndale, a high-flying new 350-degree oven until tender. Line a 13- by 9-inch cake pan is done when it is set and does with aluminum foil and spray and Gerald Knight of Ann Arbor. adventure in the Remove skins. Puree the pulp in not jiggle when tapped. a food processor and measure with vegetable oil cooking spray. newly-opened block­ out 2 cups puree. Set aside. Garnish with maple whipped Spoon in half of the brownie bat­ buster Quantum of cream, caramel sauce and sweet ter and smooth with a spatula The Detroit Windsor Jazz Club Solace. Daniel Craig, Blend room temperature potato chips. or the back of a spoon. Place 'hosts live music 1-4 p.m. Saturdays the first blond actor cream cheese, brown sugar and the candy bars side by side on at Shield's, 25101 Telegraph, in Southfield. to play 007, reprises granulated sugar with the pad­ Mapie Whipped Cream: top of the batter. Cover with the Today, check out Eric Mannering at 1 p.m. the role he held in dle attachment of a stand mixer 2 cups heavy cream remaining batter. Tickets $10, call (248) 356-2720. Casino Royal for his on low speed until it is smooth Bake according to package latest mission, one 1/4 cup maple syrup directions. Let cool completely, and there are no lumps. Scrape Whip on high speed until stiff peaks that hinges on mistaken identity and intrigue the bowl to ensure it is com­ then lift from the pan using the form. The circus is officially in town. on the shores of Austria, Italy and South pletely mixed. Add the eggs one edges of the foil. This makes it ' Don't miss the Ringling Bros, and America. Bond will leave audiences shaken, at a time, scraping the bowl after easy to cut the brownies into squares. Arrange brownie Barnum & Bailey's Bellobration. See the not stirred in this mysterious drama, direct­ each addition. Combine the flour comic daredevil, Bello, and his fantastic ed by Marc Forster. It is in theaters now and and cinnamon and add, mix just squares onto serving plate and PUMPKIN BREAD friends, like Tabayara the tiger trainer. Watch rated PG-13. until it is combined. Add the drizzle tops with hot melted brandy and the puree, and again, by Mary Skyler, founder of Women caramel. a five-person tower stretch up to three stories on Wine, Canton 1 mix just until the ingredients are Enjoy! in the air. And experience the human cannon [email protected]! ! (248^ 901-2567 Prehear oven to 350 degrees. Bake

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All concerts 8 p.m. Saturdays, Tickets, $25- Mile, Beverly Hills, (248) 855-6070, www. . Arnold Klein Gallery: 32782 Woodward, Royal The Community House: 380 S.Bates, S75,22305 West 13 Mile, Beverly Hiils, (248) ComeHearCMSD.org. Oak, (248) 647-7709. Birmingham, (248) 644-5832, www.commu- 855-6070 or visit www.ComeHearCMSD.org. Detroit Chamber IndsSStrings: First Presbyterian Art Leaders Gallery. Henry Asencio One Man nityhduse.com. University Musical Society: Estonian Church, Birmingham; "Holiday Brass" 4 p.m. Show, through Nov. 15,33030 Northwestern Visual Arts Association of Livonia: Livonia City Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Nov. 13, Hill Dec. 7, Christ Church Cranbrook, 7:30 p.m. Hwy., West Bloomfield, (248) 539-0262, Hall, 33000 Civic Center Dr., (248) 348-4550. Auditorium, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Christ Church Grosse Pointe, visit www.detroit- www.artieaders.com. BOOKS/LITERATURE Church, 2250 E. Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor; chamberwinds.org. Art-Rageous Gallery: 35 N. Main, ML Clemens, Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra, Nov. 16, Birmingham Area Seniors Coordinating Council and Detroit Symphony Orchestra: Max M. Fisher Music (586) 307-3604. Hill Auditorium, 825 N. University, Ann Center: 2121 Midvale, Birmingham, (248) Center, box office at 3711 Woodward, www. Diddle Gallery: 2840 Biddle, Wyandotte, (734) Arbor. Call (734) 764-2538 or www.ums.org. detroitsymphony.com, (313) 576-5400. 203-5270. 281-4779, www.biddlegallery.com. Borders Ann Arbor: 612 E. Liberty, Ann Arbor. Fox Theatre: Andrew Rieu and his Johann Strauss Cafe84: "The Green Show" featuring Detroit CHORAL (734)668-7652. Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. May 19,2009; tickets Up & Coming Artists Guild, 14084 Lakeside BeckRidgeChorale:45700 Six Mile, Northville, Borders Dearborn: 5601 Mercury Dr., Dearborn, S82-S162. Blvd., Shelby Township, (586) 913-3773. www.beckridgechorale.org or call (734) (313) 271-4441 Max M. Fisher Music Center: Classic Broadway, Nov. Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center: 1516 416-9885. Borders Farmington Hills: 30995 Orchard Lake 13-15; Home for the Holidays, Dec. 18-20; Marvin Cranbrook (between 14 and 15 Mile roads), Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts: 350 Road, (248) 737.0110. Hamlisch, Jan. 22-24,2009; All You Need is Love, Birmingham, www.BBArtCenter.org, (248) Madison, Detroit. (313) 887-8500, www. Borders Hovi: 43075 Crescent Blvd., (248) Feb. 12-15,2009; Pops Goes Las Vegas, March 644-0866. musichali.org. 19-22,2009; The Music of Billy Joel, April 16-19, 347-0780 Birmingham Conference Center: 31301 Evergreen, Farmington Community Chorus: Seligman 2009; A John Williams Adventure, March 14-17, BarnesS Noble Royal Oak: 500 S. Main, Royal Birmingham. Performing Arts Center of Detroit Country Oak. 2009,3711 Woodward, Detroit, (313) 576-5111 and Birmingham Unitarian Church; 38651 Woodward, Day High Sctiool, 22305 W. 13 Mile, at Lahser, Campus Martins: Saturday Book Club, Campus online at www.detroitsymphony.com. Bloomfield Hills, (248) 647-2380. in Beverly Hills, (248) 669-4146. • Martius, next to the Compuware Building, Plymouth Symphony Orchestra: "Mendelssohn, Bohemian National Home Gallery: 2009 Tillman, Farmington Hills Youth Choir: Wexford Hall, Marimba & More," 8 p.m. Feb. 7,2009; "Fanfare Detroit, http://www2.wsupress.wayne. Detroit, (313) 525-5253, www.jeromium. Costick Center, 28600 W. 11 Mile, in for Freedom," 8 p.m. March 14,2009, all at Ward com/bohouse.htm. edu/news.php/ Farmington Hills, (248) 473-1859. Westland Public library: 6123 Central City Presbyterian Church, 40000 Six Mile, Northville; Cary Gallery: Photographs by Nancy Stocking First Presbyterian Church: Welcome All Wonders, Parkway, (734) 326-6123. "Pops at the Penn, Home for the Holidays,"7 and by Ron Teachworth, Nov. 15 to Dec. 13. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19; Psenturies of Psalms, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18; Benefit Concert of the Plymouth - 226 Walnut, Rochester. (248) 651-3656. p.m. Jan. 9,2009; How Can You Keep From Mind, through Nov. 29; Little Things Mean Canton Symphony Society, 8 p.m. April 24, CPOP: 4160 Woodward, Detroit, (313) 833- Chido Johnson," through Nov. 23, at 208 Singing?, 4 p.m. Feb. 8,2009; Pipedusters A Lot! Competition, Dec. 3-24; reception, Birmingham Temple: Pianist Christopher 2009, Penn Theatre, 760 Penniman, Plymouth, 9901, www.cpop.com. Wilson Hall, Oakland University, Rochester, w/organist Tom Trenney, 7:30 p.m. April 17, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 5,22620 Woodward, Ferndale Atzinger, April 4,2009; Charlie Gabriel (734) 451-2112, www.plymouthsymphony.org. Detroit Artist Market: Art for the Holidays, (248)370-3005. 2009; Music for a Cathedral, 7:30 p.m. May (248) 544-0394, www.lawrencestreetgal- Quartet with Vocalist Joan Bow, May 2, Schwicraft College: Pianist James Tocco, 8 p.m. through Dec. 21,4719 Woodward, Detroit. Orchard Lake Framing K Gallery: Works in Oil & 22,2009,1669 W. Maple, Birmingham, (248) lery.com. 2009; 28611 West 12 Mile, Farmington Hills, Friday, Nov.14; Pianist Anton Mel, Feb. 13, DEM Art Studio: Bob Ross-style painting class­ Pastel by Sharon Will, October, 4301 Orchard 644-2040 x 136, [email protected]. (248) 788-9338, www.vivaceseries.org. 2009; Avalon String Quartet, March 20,2009; es, 1-5 p.m. one Sunday per month; free LembergGallery: Jane Hammond "People, Lake Road, West Bloomfield, (248) 538-9021, Oakland Choral Society: "St. Nicholas" and Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings: "Moliday Brass," Cellist Robert de Maine, May 15,2009; $10, fine art portfolio assessments for college- Places and Things," through November, www.orchardlakeframing.com. "Wachet auf," Dec. 6.; "Messiah," Dec. 14, 4 p.m. Dec. 7, Christ Church Cranbrook students, $20 adults, Presentation Room in bound students, 28691N. Lilley, Canton, 23241 Woodward, Ferndale, (248) 591-6623, Paint Creek Center for the Arts: Holiday Objects 620 Romeo Street, Rochester, $15-$50, and 7:30 p.m. Christ Church Grosse Pointe; the VisTaTech Center, 18600 Haggerty, Livonia, (734) 453 -3710, www.dmartstudio.com. www.lemberggallery.com. Up and Down, Nov. 22-Jan. 3,2009, shop­ (248) 391-0184. Plymouth Oratorio Society: "Fun and Games," 3 p.m. Feb. 22,2009, (734)462-4403. Farmington City Gallery: Costick Center, 28600 Livonia Arts Commission: Fine Arts Gallery, pers preview, 9 a.rfl.-nocn Nov. 22, recep­ First United Methodist Church, 45201N. Birmingham Unitarian Church and 4 p.m. 11 Mile, (248) 473-1856. second floor; Livonia Civic Center Library, tion and silent auction, 7-10 p.m. Nov. 22, Territorial Road, Plymouth, (734) 455-8353. CLUBS 32777 Five Mile, (734) 466-2490; Livonia 407 Pine, Rochester, (248) 651-4110, www. March 1,2009, Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Farmington Community Library: 23500 Liberty, Backhaul Choir: "Too Hot To Handel," Nov. The Ark: 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, www.the3rk.org. Arts Commissioners, Livonia City Hall, pccart.org. Detroit; "String Sundae," 3 p.m. March 29, (248) 553.6261 www.suzannebauman.com. 29-30, Detroit Opera House, "An Affair To Bachelor's One: 1967 Cass Lake Rd., Keego 33000 Civic Center Drive, (734) 466-2540. Paul Kotula Projects: Kathleen McShane's 2009, Birmingham Unitarian Church and First United Methodist Church: 1589 W. Maple, Remember," Feb. 14, 2009, Club Venetian, Harbor (248) 682-2295. Lotus Arts Gallery: Artists Charles H. Pabst, "Fixity's Rainbow," through Nov. 26,23255 3 p.m. April 5,2009, Grosse Pointe United Birmingham. Madison Heights; "Dear Mrs. Parks" with The Belmont: 10215 Jos. Campau, Hamtramck, Thomas Arvid and Sergio Furnari (a Woodward, Ferndale, (248) 544-3020, www. Methodist Church; "Schubert and Spice," GalleryHvT: Village Theatre at Cherry Hill, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, March 6-8, (313)871-1966. life-sized version of the Lunchtime on a paulkotula.com. 3 p.m. April 26,2009, First Presbyterian 50400 Cherry Hill Road, Canton, (734) 394- 2009, Orchestra Hall, Detroit; "The Armed Berkley Front: 308712 Mile, (248) 547-3331. Skyscraper sculpture), now showing, 995 Pewabic Pottery: 10125 E. Jefferson Ave., Church, Birmingham; Final Concert, 8 p.m. 5300, www.canton-mi.org/viliagetheater, Man: A Concert for Peace" with original Bosco: NoWax nights at 7 p.m. every West Ann Arbor Trail, Plymouth (888) 889- Detroit, (313) 822-0954, www.pewabic.org. June 20,2009, Seligman Center, (248) 559- www.wsg-art.com. film, April 5,2009, Ford Center for the Wednesday, no cover, 21 and over only, 22930 4ART, www.lotusartsgallery.com. Plymouth Community Arts Council: 774 N. Sheldon 2095, www.detroitchamberwinds.org, Galeria at Orchard Lake: "Insights" by sculptor Performing Arts, Dearborn, www.rackham- Woodward in Ferndale, www.thebosco.com, Next Step Studios G Gallery: Featuring glass Road, Plymouth, (734) 416-4278, wmplymoir- Hagopian World of Rugs: Detroit Chamber Winds Evelyn Bachorski-Bowmab, through Nov. choir.org. (248)541-8818. works by Kaiser Suidan. Craig Paul Nowak, tharts.com. & Strings presents "Nightnotes," 8:30 p.m. 30, Building 8, Orchard Lake Schools, 3535 Thursdays, Jan. 9,2009, Jan. 30,2009, Bullfrog Bar: 15414 Telegraph, Redford, (313) 533- John Gargano, Susan Beiner and many oth­ The Print Gallery: 29173 Northwestern Hwy., Indian Trail, Orchard Lake, (248) 683-0345. March 13,2009 and May 8,2009, (248) 559- CLASSICAL 4477, www.bullfrogrocks.com. ers, 530 Hilton, Ferndale, (248) 342-5074, Southfield, (248) 356-5454, www.every- Habatat Galleries: 4400 Fernlee, Royal Oak, 2095, www.detroitchamberwinds.org. Much LutheranChurch: 33360 W.13 Mile at Callahan's: Tinsley Ellis, Nov. 14-15; Tommy www.nextstepstudio.com. thingart.com. (248) 554-0590, www.habatat.com. Selgintan Performing Arts Center: Prazak Quartet, Farmington Road, Farmington Hills. Ramone's Bluegrass Band "Uncle Monk" with Northville Art House: 215 W. Cady, (248) 344- Progressive Art 5 Frame Design: 1511 North Main, JaniceCharach Gallery: Jewish Community Nov.15; Christian Tetzlaff, violin, Dec. Orchestra Carton: "Mozart's Birthday Bash," 8 special guest Black Jake & The Carnies, 4 p.m. 0497, www.northvNlearts.org. Clanson, (248) 435-0944, www.progressiveart. Center of Metropolitan Detroit, 6600 W. 6; Denyce Graves, mezzo-soprano, Jan. p.m. Jan. 24,2009, Village Theatre at Cherry Nov. 16; Coca Montoya, Nov. 19,2105 South Oakland University Art Gallery: "Domestified net. Maple, West Bloomfield, (238) 432-5448. 24,2009; ATOS Trio, Feb. 7.2009; Garrick Kill, 50400 Cherry Hill Road, Canton, (734) Blvd., Auburn Hills, (248) 858-9508, www. Angst: Second Reading, new projects by Susanne Hilberry Gallery: 700 Livernois, Lawrence Street Gallery: Alice Frank: Frame of 394-5460. ATCALLAHANS.com.

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wow-ing people with our vocal THE CLATTERS parts and spend a lot of our PAGE D1 rehearsal time on that — espe­ Musing poetry and music cafe cially with Motown songs." The band's musical approach the rock band, The Lordz. He is that "rock is good for the also leads the long-established soul" and strives to play origi­ band The Howards. nal and classic tunes. At the Mayflower Lanes, "Our audience is people offers variety, unique venue The Clatters will perform in their 30s, 40s and 50s," songs from musicians such Madeleine said. "But we get a BY SUSAN STEINMUELLER Firth Gillet will also perform as Marvin Gaye, Tom Petty, lot of kids in their 20s come STAFF WRITER her work. R.E.M., The Rolling Stones up to us when we play J. Geils. Cafe fare such as coffee, tea and more. They're into it. They remember Musing, a poetry and music and muffins are offered. "We do three-part harmo­ their parents playing it in the cafe, offers something new Musing is unique in the area nies," Madeleine said. "We love car when they were kids." each month. in that it's held in a private "It's extremely varied and center. eclectic," said Ann Holdreith, Audience members "are host of the cafe gathering of coming specifically for the poets and musicians, "At times performance as opposed to the it offers the unexpected." coffee houses," said Holdreith, In March 2009, for instance, a vocalist, performance poet MOVIE a sitar player, a bass player and teacher who is known for and a sufl poet will perform improvisation. together. Holdreith had held a cre­ IN AM ERIC At Musing runs from 3-5 p.m. ative expression class at Pure the third Sunday of every Concepts, a holistic eenter. month, at Pure Concepts When she learned that Deb Center for Creative Expression, Cauzillo of Pure Concepts GENE SHAMT in Farmington. The year-old wanted to add poetry to the cafe features a poet, a musician center's offerings, she stepped and an open mic. in to create the cafe. IT'S ¥IHE FOR On Sunday, Nov. 16, singer- Said Cauzillo, "She brings in songwriter Meghan Tonges, these incredible musicians and A GOOD TIME!" who was a runner-up in the poets, each so unique. Ann has Ferndale Idol contest, will sing just made magic out of it." WWOR-TV and play guitar; poet Mary Jo People have come from as far PAT COLLINS M ** 14900 Beck Road I LOVE IT! LOVE IT! North of M-14 • Plymouth (734) 453-6400 WABC-TV SANDY KENYON rFamily' uGREA T FAMILY FUN. HILARIOUS?" Treat You Fuji

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HOLIDAY Life and a live performance by On Canvas Dec. 7, at Arts Auditorium, 123 visit www.farmingtonplayers. OlympiaKntertainment.com or PAGE D1 the Belleville Brass, 6:30 p.m. Paint Creek Center for the Selden Ave., Detroit. Tickets org. call (248) 433-1515, Thursday, Dec. 4 or the film Arts: Get ready for handmade $33.50. Call (313) 576-5111 or Detroit Opera House: Meet Meadow Brook Theatre: A only 6:45 and 9:15 p.m. Friday, holiday-themed works in glass, visit www.shopthemax.com. the Wicked Witch of the West Christmas Carol is a long-run­ 645-6666. Dec. 5; White Christmas is ceramic, fiber and more with Home for the Holidays: Join before Dorothy traveled over ning tradition in Rochester. Christmas in Concert: showing 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. Holiday Objects Up and Down, the DSO's holiday sing-along the rainbow in Wicked, show­ Don't miss out Nov. 28-Dec. See Tony O'Brien with Casali 11 and Polar Express is showing Nov. 22 to Jan. 3,2009, at 407 and stirring annual show, 10:45 ing Dec. 10 to Jan. 4,2009, 21, on the campus of Oakland Holiday Dancers, 8 p.m. Dec. at 7 P-m. Friday-Sunday, Dec. Pine Street, Rochester. Call a.m. and 8 p.m. Dec. 18; 8:30 1526 Broadway, Detroit; tickets University, in Rochester Hills. 13, at Redford Theatre, 17360 19-21,9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19 (248) 651-4110. p.m. Dec. 19-20 and 3 p.m. $33-$93. (248) 64,5-6666. Tickets $25-$40. Call (248) Lahser, Detroit. Tickets $10. and 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday On Stage Dec. 21, at the Max M. Fisher Fox Theatre: Like a 377-0300 or visit www.mbthe- Visit www.redfordtheatre.com. Dec. 20-21. The Nutcracker: The Music Center, 3711 Woodward, Christmas Card set to music, atre.com. Holiday with heart and Redford Theatre: It's a Joffrey Ballet performs this Detroit. Call (313) 576-5111. see Irving Berlin's White Galas soul: Hear The Christmas double dose of holiday cheer at Tchaikovsky classic 7:30 p.m. Avon Players: See A Christmas, running Nov. 19 Christmas in Detroit: A Music of Mannheim this Old Redford historic the­ Dec. 4-6,2:30 p.m. Dec. 6 Christmas Story, with shows to Dec. 28, tickets $20-$100, 2008 fund-raising event sup­ Steamroller by Chip Davis, ater, beginning with Miracle and noon and 5 p.m. Dec. 7, Nov. 28-30, Dec 5-7,12-14, 2211 Woodward, Detroit. Visit porting seniors of Presbyterian Dec. 18-19, The Masonic on 34th Street, 8 p.m. Dec. 5-6 at the Detroit Opera House, at 1185 Washington Road, OlympiaEntertainment.com or Villages of Michigan, Nov. 14, Temple Theatre, Cass and and 2 p.m. Dec. 6; tickets $4. 1526 Broadway, Detroit. Call Rochester Hills. Call (248) call (248) 433-1515. MotorCity Casino and Hotel, Temple streets, Detroit. Tickets And then sing your heart out to (313) 237-3426 or visit www. 608-9077. Joe Louis Arena: 2901 Grand River Ave., Detroit; $25-$68. (248) 645-6666. White Christmas, 8 p.m. Dec. michiganopera.org. Or see The Farmington Players: Practice your high-kicks for tickets $175-$300; wear cock­ On Film 19-20 and 2 p.m. Dec. 20, at the Detroit Symphony Civic It's a Wonderful Life, with the Radio City Christmas tail attire. Call (248) 281-2040. Penn Theatre: In celebra­ 17360 Lahser, Detroit; tickets Orchestra and the Taylor shows Nov. 28 to Dec. 20, Spectacular, running Nov. tion of the theater's 67th anni­ $4. Visit www.redfordtheatre. Americana Ballet perform the 32332 W. 12 Mile, Farmington 21-23, $24-$75 at 600 Civic Compiled by versary catch It's a Wonderful com. show, 7 p.m. Dec. 6 and 2 p.m. Hills. Call (248) 553-2955 or Center Drive, Detroit. Visit Stephanie Angelyn Casola

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The third place entry in our PINK Picks com­ petition went to Carla Cardellio, a longtime resident of Livonia. She works as a business instructor at Schoolcraft College and has two daughters, Nicolette, 14, and Sabrina, 12. A PINK fan, she said: "I always read them and I thought, 'I can do this.'" Cardellio was right. Her picks hit home with our judges. Susa- S:e nmueller Snecnl Edit' - 248) 901-2576. [email protected] Wear it! Old Navy "Flirt" jeans with an interesting blouse Carla Carde!iio Ited It! ^m^'mm kl TkeBeujarbySylviaPlath Exposuresonline.com custom photo make-up bag ! B-. vrf Vjs s & t Movin' Out at the Fox Theater

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I -f - '-!§ Community Day event trend this year in light of the cur­ Parisian continues its successful rent economy and shrinking holiday Community Day event on Saturday. budgets. Nov. 15. Those who have bought a $5 The Scrapbook Zone, 3?592 W. 12 Mile coupon booklet from a participating Rd, Farmington Hills; Scrappy Chic, non-profit may redeem the coupons 33509 W. 8 Mile Rd, Livonia. inside. For more information and to register Booklets each contain one $10 cou­ gotowww.cropscene.com. pon, good on an item of $10 or more, BY STEPHANIE ANGEIYN CASOLA carry out the vision of the costume designer plus eight additional coupons, each Deer Widows Contest OSE STAFF WRITER and made sure the continuity of the film good for up to 20 percent off almost BIRCH RUN - Birch Run is gearing remained intact when it came to the actors' any merchandise purchased. Non­ up for its 13th Annual Deer Widows Cynthia LaMaide has been making and clothing and accessories. The work calls for profit groups selling the booklets Weekend, Nov. 15-16, by hosting a designing clothing since as far back as she long days -14 hours at least. And those days keep 100 percent of the booklet price. hunt for the Ultimate Deer Widows can recall. The Rochester-based fiber artist grew longer on her next project. For participating organizations, log Weekend Fanatic. Shoppers are invit­ cinched her love of the art by pursuing her LaMaide was hired to handle costume ontowww.communitydayevent.com. ed to submit their best Deer Widows degree in clothing design from Arizona State design on a film titled Tug, which was shot Organizations will continue selling Weekend anecdote, story or memory University. But she couldn't have guessed in Holland, Mich. "I created the whole look," booklets through Saturday, Nov. 15. to win a trip to next year's shopping back then that her work would be worn by she said. Her designs were fully showcased Area Parisian stores are at Laurel event, including two night hotel stay, rbek stars like Lenny Kravitz, in the movie as one of its lead Park Place, Livonia and The Village at $50 Prime Outlets gift card and the supermodels including Kate "She was super sweet, characters - Sarah Drew {Mad Rochester Hills. chance to serve as an official Deer Moss, and that they would very talented, down-to- Men) - played a fiberartis t Widows Weekend press spokesperson. weave their way into the plot named Ariel. "I got to make Crop scene E-mail DeerWidows@primeoutlets. lines of major motion pictures earth, hardworking. It was all the clothes," LaMaide said, Paper crafting and scrapbooking fans com. - like the one currently filming really a no-brainer" estimating at least 20 outfits. a passion for the work and a solid work ethic are invited to participate on Saturday, in metro Detroit, New Line Producer Hopwood DePree will allow anyone to move forward in the Nov. 15, in a day-long, worldwide Crop Walk of Trees TIM CROCKETT, director Cinema's Intent. of TicTock Studios said work­ business. Scene Investigation event sponsored PLYMOUTH-Reservations are Her connection to the ing with LaMaide was "an LaMaide's current project, Intent, by leading paper crafting manufac­ now being taken fdr the 2008 Walk entertainment business began absolute joy." "She showed begins filming Nov. 10 around Livonia and turers EK Success, Martha Stewart of Trees. Any resident, group, club, post-college, while she lived iri^tiami. There, us her portfolio, the different clothes she Farmington Hills. Director Tim Crockett Crafts™, KSCompany, Inkadinkado® , Scout troupe or business is welcome she worked on sets of music videos and films, designed," he said. "She also read our script posted positions on the Michigan Film Office and Prism. to sponsor and decorate his or her and styling for fashion shoots. LaMaide has and had a lot of really wonderful ideas." Web site seeking crew members. He said she The following locations will be teach­ own Christmas tree in Kellogg Park criss-crossed the country ever since. She Tug Director Abram Makowka said he was perfect for filejob . "She was super sweet, ing new and seasoned crafters paper Nov. 21-23, which will remain on dis­ has been recognized with coveted awards knew right away he wanted to work with very talented, down-to-earth, hardworking," crafting and scrapbooking techniques play through Dec. 30. The cost, $75, including Best in Show from the 2007 Ann LaMaide, whom he called "magical." He he said, 'it was really a no-brainer." as well as offering inspiration for includes the tree, 200 white lights, Arbor Art Fairs. Her fiber art has been part said: "Cynthia designed and created a differ­ This project, a police drama set in Ohio, homemade projects - an expected and disposal. Call (734) 453-1540. of an American Craft Council show at the ent dress for every time we see Ariel. Ariel is allows LaMaide to stretch her creativity once Smithsonian in Washington D.C. And most angelic, she too is magic, so it was only right again. "This is more of a dark movie," she recently her talents have been tapped by that she and Cynthia be kindred spirits." said, careful not to reveal too much. "The oth­ filmmakers as they've been flockingint o . Makowka said he looks forward to work­ ers were lighter, happier." * the Metro Detroit area to take advantage of ing with LaMaide again in the future. He She's been collaborating with the produc­ Why Advanced Vein llierapies? the recently-passed tax incentives that offer also noted the experience of filmmaking in tion's art department to echo the look and feel ' J &perieni«3.'lM&i'd terlificd'tt-ia'cspu't''. up to a 42 percent cash rebate as long as the Michigan was a "phenomenal" one. "People of the set "Color is really important," she said. • Practice is evcfiiMU't} ilertiateil to vavkW'awl spider \t'iii<; production spends $50,000 in Michigan. « tin-time wnicf in a spa-like atmosphiit:. are excited about film here and so they are She's also working with unusual fabrics, like Advanced Vein Therapies offers- quick, o/'/ice-biised Since the state passed those incentives in open and welcoming," he said. rubber, and the film will have more special procedures I but lire coreretf bytlin.st iin>iiri)iict'b April, locations fromDetroi t to Royal Oak to LaMaide described Tug as a love story with effects than her previous projects. •.Mati'-of-ifte-arl treatment* \ • \o "i-nt-ral, aiicsiliciia • titlitallypaut'fri'r • No Mai's Plymouth have been transformed formovi e abit of comedy tossed in, while The Job was Crockett said "it's pretty wide open" as far • Minimal downtime ^ - * No Stripping! sets. LaMaide was contacted through her more of a mobster film. as how much influence LaMaide's design previous union work in Florida. In her filmexperienc e so far, LaMaide said will have on the film. "She has so many good Her first forayint o filmwa s Married to she truly enjoys working with the actors. She ideas," he added. She'll be dressing everyone the Mob, a 1989 comedy starring Michelle said Drew in particular "looks so beautiful in from a kidnap victim to police officers to a 15 years experience Pfeiffer. It served as a good training ground everything you make." mistress. "It runs the full gamut," Crockett Metro Detroit's authority in varicose & spider vein cere for what she's doing now. Through word of Her years of experience and ability to cre­ said. fa treating venous Jeffrey H. Miller, M.D. mouth she's gone from one job to the next, ate clothing very quickly have served her well All the while, LaMaide's still designing for diseases and has - Board Certified - whether it involved styling for photo shoots or in an industry where filming tends to be on a her own line. 46325W12MileKd received many Suite 335 • Nmi handling wardrobe continuity and costume tight deadline. As DePree said, "I don't think She'll unveil new work Dec. 13 at her 248-344-9110 designs on filmsets . she sleeps." LaMaide said the experience of honors and awards Rochester studio. wivwAVtherapies com M*"' She was first contacted here in Michigan working on films near her hometown has Visit her Web site, www.cynthialamaide. including being for the film The Job, on which she served as a been a positive one. She's consistently been com. named one of CALL NOW FOR A wardrobe supervisor. "I was just working on hiring local designers to assist her - and they COMPLIMENTARY the set," said LaMaide. 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