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BY SUE MASON for Schweitzer, Edison and than $1.6 million in construc will this contract reflect your ings on noncompliance in lowest bidder rather than award STAFF WRITER Patchin Elementaries, and wel tion contracts, however, came concern about the community," New Baltimore and related to contracts to Great Lakes. comed by parent Pat McCreery after a representative of the asked Gary Helmer in ques an elementary school in the However, when questioned Three elementary schools who had eight children attend Brotherhood of Electrical tioning if due diligence was Hartland district as well as the by Trustee Steve Becher if the will be getting additions to Schweitzer School. Workers questioned the selec done related to Great Lakes use of apprentices and the lack company "has ever not paid their media center, in a new "I was the first librarian, I tion of Great Lakes Power and paying prevailing wages on of appropriate supervision. prevailing wages," Helmer could round of sinking fund projects was a volunteer," she said. "We Lighting Inc. of Casco, Mich., other projects. Helmer also told the board only say that "it's a suspicion of approved the Wayne-Westland had no library, we shared space to do the electrical work. Helmer presented a series of that three other school districts mine." school board recently. with the principal." "Although the school district questions about Great Lakes — Memphis, New Haven and The additions are slated The approval of the more must use its money wisely, how to the board related to find Eraser — opted for the second Please see EXPANSION, A2 Judge rules walk was bond violation BY LEANNE ROGERS charges of being as disorderly per STAFF WRITER son and public nudity. Westland police officers had A Garden City man has been arrested Smith about 12:20 a.m. sent to jail after being found at an Dec. 18 after spotting a man elementary school standing at Venoy and Cherry Hill in violation of his with his pants and underwear • bond conditions. pulled down masturbating. Steven Brian Smith was initially released by Smith, 45, was Garden City officers because his sentenced to 30 bond conditions stated he was not days in jail for to have contact with anyone under contempt of court 18 or enter a school. by Westland 18th "He wasn't in the school, he was District Court walking near the school and the officer saw no contact with kids," Ference Cicirelli. said a Garden City officer. "He was Police were called to (subsequently) arrested after we Farmington Elementary School in clarified with the judge (Cicirelli) Garden City as classes were being that she mean he was not to be dismissed Tuesday afternoon. A in the area of a school or in close witness pointed out Smith, who proximity. He violated the spirit of was walking near on Farmington the bond conditions." . Road and Rosslyn approaching the Following his arrest, Garden school. City officers turned Smith over to The officer said Smith indicated Westland police. he was taking a walk despite the The incident last month resulted inclement weather — it was about in the pending charges. TOM HAWLEY | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER 15 degree temperature and snowy. Smith was a registered sex William D. Ford Career Technical Center staffers Zach MacLean (from left), Sue Wilk, Jim Schirmer, Kevin Ryszka, Mark Batko and JC Irvine are His home is about half a mile offender for a 1994 second-degree Principal Ginny Kowalski's 'Rangers' when it comes to the Convergence Education.Foundation's innovative Vehicle Design program. from the school. The officer noted criminal sexual conduct convic Smith had been spotted walking tion in a Westland case involv on the grounds at other schools in ing a child under age 13. He was Westland recently. released from prison in 2006. Smith had been released on a $500 bond after being arrested - Staff writer Darrell Clem contributed to BY SUE MASON 'Our people are extremely impressed also praised the teachers who have in Westland on two misdemeanor this story. STAFF WRITER helped steer the program, calling them with this place. People who bring honor the center's "rangers" after the mili There's a new sign hanging outside to a profession should be honored and tary's special forces. the William D. Ford Career Technical "We received this honor because of Center, one announcing its designation these teachers are an honor to their our wonderful staff," she added. "This as a Center of Science and Engineering staff doesn't know it doesn't have to Westland woman killed Excellence. KARL KLIMEK, Convergence Education Foundation work in the evenings, on weekends and Career Tech Principal Ginny vice chairman and project orchestrator in the summer for a dozen doughnuts." Kowalski, members of her staff and Kowalski also thanked the districts's students appeared before the school administration for its help in providing i)oard tHis month to receive the The Career Technical Center has equipment for the center and the foun BY KURT KUBAN Joseph Mercy Hospital, where she award, presented by the Convergence partnered with the Convergence dation for its assistance. STAFF WRITER . . was pronounced dead. There were Education Foundation. Education Foundation for a number of "We know what we want to do, but no passengers in her car. Karl Klimek, the foundation's vice years. It was a participant in the foun sometimes we need to be reined in and A 74-year-old Westland woman The drivers of the two other chairman and project orchestrator, dation's innovative design vehicle pro our vision defined," she added. was killed in a Canton traffic acci vehicles involved in the accident told the board he was "thrilled'' to gram and won several awards — the "This is truly a gifted and talented dent involving three cars Thursday were treated for minor injuries at present the center with the first ever Convergence Education Foundation's program for the community," Supt. around 6:45 p.m. the scene and released. award. Vehicle Performance Award and Greg Baracy said. "This award clearly Canton Police Sgt. Rick Pomorski said the accident "We decided to present it to the Ambassadorship Award and the 2007 illustrates the wonderful things going Pomorski said Sallie Mae is under investigation, but it.is school because they decided what was Excellence in Practice Award from the on at the center." Lockhart had just left the CVS believed that the woman had a critical to them is to excite, students Michigan Department of Labor and There's no time to rest on laurels store at Palmer and Haggerty , medical condition that probably about engineering," Klimek said. Economic Growth's Bureau of Career at the center, where the students and roads. Driving a 2007 Chevy caused the accident. The center found out in December Education Programs for the student- •• staff are working on a yet-to-be-named Malibu, she was heading east- "That is the thinking right now," that it had been selected as one of built Thunderbolt IIIVD. IVD due out in fall 2008. According to bound on Palmer just before the Pomorski said Friday morning. seven school programs to receive the "Our people are extremely impressed Kowalski, the new IVD is being built 1-275 overpass, when witnesses "Based on what the witnesses had award, which "celebrates the success with this place," Klimek said, adding on a golf cart frame and will be pow say she drifted across into the to say, it does not look like speed of projects, focused on engineering, that, "People who bring honor to a pro ered by a hydrogen-fuel cell. oncoming lane and hit a 2007 played a factor." science or math, implemented within fession should be honored and these "I had the opportunity to test drive Chevy Tahoe head on. Her vehicle Pomorski said the woman was local educational communities." teachers are an honor to their profes the latest model and it's awesome," then collided with another car, a a diabetic, but her blood sugar According to Klimek, it recognizes sion." Baracy said. "I saw the technology in Volkswagen Passat, before coming appeared to be normal at the time "their dedication to bringing unique, Kowalski said the center is thrilled the latest version and it's awesome." to a halt. of the accident. He said an autopsy project-based learning opportunities to be one of the first seven — "We call Canton emergency respond will be conducted to determine the to the hundreds of youth they serve." ourselves Mercury 7." she said — and smason@hometownlifecom 1 (734} 953-2112 ed transported the woman to St. cause of death.
•- «:. -*•« Jf»*#tfBfii^UteYJ?«!^^ -•W; D The Observer & Eccentric INDEX We beat For Home Newspapers NEW VEHICLE LOAN APARTMENTS D4 any offer Delivery call: AUTOMOTIVE C9 Volume 43 CROSSWORD PUZZLE D5 (866) 887-2737 Number 70 Up to 60 Months** HEALTH B5 AT&T i ' -CI." HOMETOWNUFE CI' Wireless^g^ No Down Payment JOBS C6 NEW HOMES Dl Only at the No Payment for 90 days OBITUARIES C4 •APR=Annul Peuntsje flffl, "72 month tsm taliNt m ntwwhlfla OPINION All tfSliJWorn^»lOT«6MmG^bKOnMind > Observer S Eccentric | Sunday, January 27,2008 A2 (W) www.hometowriHfe.com LPS conducts criminal checks on chaperones • •• • ' . :^ 8Y REBECCA JOKES said he would talk to the per and convictions in Michigan. asked to provide their driver's STAFF WRITER son first. LPS is not being charged for license number and the last "W He's looking for convictions this service. four Social Security Number Past transgressions won't for child sex crimes, child Some parents criticized digits for further ID verifica -**.. prevent parents from chaper abuse or contributing to the how the new procedure came tion, but both of those are oning field trips — unless they delinquency of a minor. about. unnecessary, Schultz said. involve danger to a child, said Conviction for shoplifting, At a recent school board "I get a lot of false hits." Livonia Pubic Schools safety drunken driving or mari meeting, parent Roger Spence Currently, the district asks for administrator Mark Schultz. juana possession, for example, wanted to know: "Who, when, the name and birth date of the Starting this month, the doesn't mean a person would how and why is this policy applicant. district began requiring those not be a suitable parent vol being implemented?" Eventually the district will who drive students or chap- unteer. The idea came from elemen establish a list of eligible erone field trips to fill out a "Quite frankly," Schultz said, tary principals and the human chaperones, from elementary form allowing for a criminal "people are allowed to make resources office, Schultz said. to high school parents. New background check through the mistakes." Parent Kim Naccashian background checks will be Michigan State Police Internet The idea is to protect chil criticized lack of consistency conducted every year. First-grade teacher Lort Charochak helped student Michael Behrendt keep Criminal History. Access Tool. dren without infringing on and communication. She said State law requires the dis up with his studies after an injury kept him out of school. Schultz, a retired Livonia people's privacy, he said, add different schoolsused differ trict to run fingerprint and police officer, said he is the ing that a number of districts ent forms, including one that FBI criminal background only one who will view this are doing similar checks. used an employee contract checks on all employees and information. Howell Public Schools, for form. consultants who will work About 1,000 LPS parents example, runs ICHAT search "Hopefully we can get back around children by July 1. had returned the form as of es on all parent volunteers, to what this was intended to Right now, the district late last week, he saW. None whether they help in class do rather than the problem doesn't plan to research driving have been disqualified. rooms or on field trips. that it has become," she said, records or take fingerprints of Decisions to exclude an ICHAT records contain adding that she is pleased with volunteers, Schultz said. individual would be made on a information on felony and how Schultz has handled it. case-by-case basis, but Schultz misdemeanor arrests, charges Originally, parents were rrjonestahometownlife.com | {734) 953-2054 homebound student Police: 'Ninja' robber holds up smoke shop BY REBECCA JONES meaning of commitment, STAFF WRITER determination and that you BY DARRELLCLEM Tobacco Road, a smoke shop on seriously hurt, believed the with a medium build. never give up when faced with STAFF WRITER Wayne Road north of Hunter. intruder may have been a white "Our complainant said he His teacher already had an a challenge," the teacher said. No shots were fired. male, but he told police it was looked like a ninja the way he apple, so Michael Behrendt She also credited her moth A pistol-packing bandit Just before the store was difficult to say because of the was all wrapped up," Miller said. gave her some flowers. er, in the audience, who never resembling a ninja remains at closing, a lone man wielding a way the bandit was dressed. Anyone who has informa Lori Charochak, a first- fussed over the chalk dust large after robbing a Westland dark-colored pistol went inside, The victim told police the tion about the incident is urged grade teacher at Hoover that she created while playing tobacco shop and striking a struck a male employee on the robber wore all black cloth to call the Westland Police Elementary School, was school, and her late father. worker on the head, police Sgt. head, forced him to hand over ing, including a hoodie, Department at ¢734) 722-9600 rewarded with the Livonia Offering to homeschool Brian Miller said. money from a cash register and sunglasses and a scarf cover or ¢734) 721-6311. Public Schools Golden Apple Michael was an easy decision, The holdup happened just then fled on foot, Miller said. ing his face. The bandit was Award for her work outside the she said. before 7 p.m. Monday at The employee, who wasn't described as about 5-foot-9 [email protected] | (734)953-2110 classroom. "I just figured he was one of Charochak, who is in her my kids," she said. 20th year with the district, Charochak was also first- AROUND WESTLAND became a homeschool teacher grade teacher to Michael's big to Michael for three months brother, Kevin. Scrapbookinq dinner, snacks and beverages Saturday, Feb. 9, at Applebee's after he suffered an accident "She's nice," Kevin said. are include in the cost of $35 Neighborhood Grill & Bar, ON THE WEB that prevented his return to Diane and Don Behrendt's school. You can spend a whole for a full day and $20 for a half 36475 Warren Road, Westland, For expanded versions of Around nomination was one of five let day or a half day scrapbook- day. Space is limited, so call to raise funds for John Glenn After school three times a ters of support in Charochak's ing at a scrapbooking work Sandy Kopcak at ¢734) 721- High School senior party. Westland, visit our online edition week, Charochak visited the favor. shop being offered 9 a.m. to 4867 or Karen Kopcak at ¢734) Tickets are $6 for all-you-can- at www.hometownlife.com and . Behrendt home and recreated Other colleagues noted her 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, at 634-3934 to reserve a spot. eat pancakes with meat. For click on Westland. her lesson plans. She brought devotion to children, moti Ss. Simon and Jude Parish, more information, call Sheila Michael cards and letters vational techniques for help 32500 Palmer, east of Venoy, Senior party benefit at ¢734) 422-4599 or Debbie at from his classmates, pictures ing students achieve success, Westland. A "Flapjack Fund-rais ¢734) 326-4305. Information The dinner will be by the and even Spike the reading memorable lessons and the Light breakfast, lunch and er" will be held 8-10 a.m. also is available by sending an award-winning culinary dinosaur. And, when Michael leadership role she plays. e-mail to rocketseniors@aol. arts staff and students. was chosen as her classroom's Hoover principal Andrea com. Entertainment will be by magi Apple of the Day special Oquist called Charochak a cian William Heine. There helper, Charochak delivered treasure for the school district. Z-PAC dinner also will be a silent auction, the apple necklace to remind Charochak, who lived in Disc Herniation, Low Back or Leg Pain? The Wayne Memorial featuring student artwork and Michael of his status. Instead Livonia for 42 years before You've probably seen the newspaper ads that "hype" spinal High School Parent Advisory selected items. Tickets cost of falling behind during this moving to Northville, said she decompression therapy telling you to call some unknown doctors Committee will host is third $30 each and are available at time, he advanced reading has wanted to be a teacher office in order to receive a free report in the mail. We do not annual fund-raiser dinner, Wayne Memorial High School levels and made progress in since her days as a student at believe anyone should have to do that! Spinal decompression is "Spring Festival of Taste," or by calling Wayne Memorial math. Grant Elementary. FDAcleared and has a high success rate for pain associated with 7 p.m. Friday, March 14, at Principal John Albrecht at In accepting the award, Charochak is a 1977 gradu herniated or bulging discs. It is a non surgical based therapy for ¢734) 419-2200. the relief of back and leg pain. Visit our website and click on the William D. Ford Career Charochak quipped, "I get to ate of Churchill High School. Spinal decompression for a free short video. For additional Technical Center on Marquette Proceeds will benefit the be the Apple of the Day." information, call the number below and talk directly to one of our in Westland. Wayne High'Class of 2008. "Michael taught me the [email protected] | (734)953-2054 Doctors, with any questions you may have. We will tell you the approximate cost. We do that so you will be able to make an informed decision about what you should do for your condition problems and we do reference go by what the state gives us. "McCarthy & and Smith has and because our fees are a fraction of what some other clinics checks." If there's violations, we'd find been with us for many years," charge. You may also call to arrange for a Free Evaluation to see EXPANSION Underwood added that the out." added board President Skip if yourconditionsqualifyforthis breakthrough procedure. FROM PAGE A1 State of Michigan on a weekly Board Secretary Martha Monit. "Mrs. Pitsenbarger is basis issues lists of prevail Pitsenbarger expressed con right, we have to trust their (734) 525-8422 In response to Helmer's ing wage violations and that fidence in the work done by track record." www.greggchiro.com «««» comments, Doug Underwood McCarthy & Smith pays attei> McCarthy & Smith, pointing While Helmer was unable of McCarthy & Smith Inc., tion to those lists. According out that the firm has done an to prevent Great Lakes from told the board that prevailing to Underwood, the latest state excellent job. getting the contracts for the wages have always been a part report shows no sign of viola "I think at some point we electrical work at the three of the bid package in the nine tions. He added that there have to trust the relation schools, Superintendent Greg years the firm has been the are no allegations or reason ship we have with McCarthy Baracy assured him the dis district's construction man to believe that Great Lakes & Smith," she said. 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Although he was sentenced be eligible for parole until late Authorities obtained a for robberies elsewhere in 2021 at the earliest. search warrant for Bonds' Wayne and Oakland coun Before his plea, Bonds had apartment and recovered evi ties, 41-year-old Pierre Rene been jailed in part on a $5 dence that they said was used Bonds also had been charged million bond that was set to get warrants against him. with robbing the CVS store at last June by Westland 18th Before his arrest, Bonds had Warren and Venoy around 7 District Judge C. Charles been on parole for a robbery a.m. April 29 of last year. Bokos. that occurred in 1998. Bonds was recently sen Bonds, who had lived at tenced in Wayne County River Bend Apartments dclemHihometowrilife.com I (734) 953-2110 8ILL BRESLER [ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER BY DARRELL CLEM Circuit Court. years in prison. Today is the last day for the North American International Auto Show at Cobo Center in Detroit, jf you go - STAFF WRITER An investigation led police As they await their hear it's open from until 7 p.m. - check out the replica of a 1930s firehouse, built by students at the Livonia Career to execute search warrants in ings, each defendant has been Technical Center. It's on display near an old-time fire truck on the lower level of Cobo Hall. Students Joe Westland police are con Westland and Inkster, where released on $10,000 personal Morris, Brandon Gutowski, Bryan Lester, Joel Story, Dan Ewald and Erik Slusarski built the structure. Period tinuing to investigate a home Price said the missing items bonds, an Inkster District pieces, from a calendar to a watch desk, complete the display. For more in the auto show, see Page A8. invasion in which the owner were found except for the ring Court spokeswoman said. returned from vacation and and guns. According to the Michigan was missing several handguns, According to Price, Department of Corrections, credit cards, a ring, Social Namyflowski is facing a hear Pokorny already had been Security cards and collectible ing on three counts of hav placed on probation in coins, police Sgt. Ed Price said. ing stolen credit cards, and September 2006 for a vehicle UNFINISHED The home invasion hap Pokorny is charged with receiv violation in which he was pened earlier this month on ing and concealing stolen prop accused of fleeing from a police THINKING ABOUT... Avondale east of Venoy and has erty worth more than $1,000. officer. 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"He (Romero) punched the mate and threatened him for The defendant pleaded guilty victim in the face, then pulled BY HUGH GALLAGHER develop specific proposals failing to pay $750 in his share to charges of felony firearman d out a gun and pistol-whipped STAFF WSiTER that make sense to Michigan of rent, assault with a dangerous weap him," Price said at the time. and then implement them," Ryan Carl Romero, 22, on. Prosecutors agreed to drop Others tried to break up the Former state legislator John Freeman said. learned his fate recently in several other charges in return fight. Freeman says it's time to stop Trie foiicNgan Health Care Though Freeman insists the Wayne County Circuit Court for his guilty plea. As he awaited the outcome talking about health care and Campaign wants to put this issue is not partisan, Oakland for an incident that happened Romero will serve a manda of his case, Romero had been do something about it. ballot proposal to voters: The County Republican Party last July 12 at Wilderness Park tory two-year prison term. The free after posting $5,000 of Freeman is chairman of state legislature shall pass Chair Dennis Cowan is skepti Apartments on Warren east of earliest he could be released a $50,000/10 percent bond, the Michigan Health Care cal, even though his organiza Newburgh. will be in late 2009, according according to a Westland 18th Campaign, a ballot initiative laws to make sure that every tion hasn't yet taken an official Romero and the former to the Michigan Department of District Court clerk. that would amend the state Michigan resident has afford stance on the initiative. roommate ran into each other Corrections, constitution to require the able and comprehensive health "It's too early to tell/' he said. while visiting a third person at Romero and the victim had [email protected] I (734) 953-2110 state Legislature to approve an care coverage through a fair "There's not a lot of detail and affordable health care plan for and cost-effective financing this is a very, very'complicated Michigan. system. The Legislature Is issue." "There has always been a required to pass a plan that, Cowan believes the current lot of talk about health care health care system has enough through public or private Teen brains: reform and everyone under money to solve the problem; stands the issue," Freeman measures, controls health care it's just that those funds "need Editor's note: The following is Teen mit crimes should be punished that more mature people get said. "This is probably the costs and provides for me# to be redirected through Journalist's Fawna Cicotte's story for in the courtroom. and the teen may give in to the biggest social concern in the early necessary preventive, • appropriate incentives and not the second round of Student Voices. Bailey Floyd, 17, said that pressure. country and state. But other primary acute and chronic government mandates." An amended version of a science class punishment should depend on The same sort of thing can than talking about it. no one health needs. Freeman said inaction on assignment was inadvertently pub the crime and the age of the kid happen when the teenage brain was putting forth a serious the federal level was another lished last week. who commits it. is faced with other impulses, strategy to go beyond talking reason for moving toward a "Teenagers should know bet like the impulse to buy some and implement reform." "When you get down to the state solution. BY FAWNA CICOTTE ter," she said, adding that big thing. The ballot drive was details of a proposition, that's "We're moving this strategy TEEN JOURNALIST crimes, like murder, should be "Most of the time I regret launched Jan. S at a press where there is a lot of pull forward because we can not punished severely, especially buying things that I buy impul conference in Royal Oak. A ing and shoving over what wait for the federal govern Have you ever wondered why if the criminal is 17 or 18 years sively," Henry said. "I don't coalition of groups is support the final product should be," ment to act and if we do act, you or your friends do things old. think about the fact that money ing the drive including AARP, Freeman said. "So in the case that might spur more action that make no sense? Have you Elyse Henry, 18, agrees. needs to last until the next pay MOSES, Catholics in Alliance in California where they put on the federal level," he said. ever made a "I think teens should be pun check." for the Common Good, specific health care proposals Freeman said he is expect decision that, ished based on their offenses," Many teens, especially the Michigan Osteopathic on the ballot, it failed because ing that some ideas for when you she said. "Their age or maturity younger ones, are tried as juve Association, MichUHCAN people didn't buy into it." legislation will come from looked back on should not affect that they know niles. Experts say that teens are and others. Freeman said in the Michigan Health Care it, was a bad murder (or other crimes) is more prone to rehabilitation The goal of the petition is to Massachusetts, supporters of Insurance Access Coalition, one? Science wrong." than older adults, and for that force legislators to pass leg the initiative wanted language which was formed through may have fig Many of the experts in the reason they should get different islation that would establish in the state constitution sup a federal grant to study the ured out why MSNBC.com story stated that punishments from adults. Some a more cost-effective health porting the idea that health problem of the uninsured that happens because of an immature frontal of the experts said that send care system and make sure care was a recognized value in Michigan. The coalition so much more fawna cicotte lobe, many teens are very sus ing a teen to an adult facility that everyone in the state that needed legislative action. includes all the major stake often to teenag ceptible to peer pressure. could severely disrupt the teen's had access to health care. "What happened in holders in health care. ers. "If a friend keeps badgering growth and make it next to More than 1 million Michigan Massachusetts was that as "Their mission statement is MSNBC.com published an me to do something, I would do impossible for that teen to go on residents are without health soon as signatures were col to figure out specific reforms article in December about fron it to make them stop bothering to become a productive member insurance. lected, politicians understood to tackle the cost of health tal lobe formation in teenagers me," Henry said. of society. The ballot language does not the people were behind them care and provide health insur that cited the work of several Floyd adds that peer pressure So should the fact that teens prescribe a specific remedy for because of their vast concern," ance for the 1 million without professional neurologists and has a big impact on how teens don't have a fully formed fron the health care problem. Freeman said. health insurance," he said. psychologists. Most of the pro make decisions. tal lobe be an excuse for pun-, Freeman, a Democrat who Freeman said health care The group has six months to fessionals agreed that the fron "They'll reassure you that ishing them more lightly than served in the state House is a complex issue and it is collect 380,000 signatures to tal lobe, which controls impulse nothing will happen and then adults who commit similar 1993-98 representing Royal important that all the stake put the issue on the November control, isn't fully formed until (all of a sudden) you're arrest crimes? Oak, Hazel Park and Madison holders in Michigan are general election ballot. age 25. This means that kids ed," she said. "I think the frontal lobe Heights, said the group decided involved in whatever legisla and teenagers don't have a fully When teens are pressured excuse is wrong," said Henry on the non-specific language tion develops. Staff writer Megan Pennefather con formed frontal lobe, are more by friends to do something "Unless there is something based on the success of a simi "By putting it into the tributed to this report. prone to making impulsive that may not be a good idea, severely wrong with the person's lar proposal in Massachusetts constitution, it establishes decisions and are less likely to the immature frontal lobe gets brain, this (excuse) should not and the failure of more specific a framework from which - [email protected] have self-control when it comes overwhelmed by the stress and be used." proposals in California, the Legislature then has to (734)952-2149 to decision making. 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For a person who was documentary look at health care born in January of 1882, the message in the United States as provided by and mood she evokes with her writ profit-oriented health maintenance ing still has a sense of currency that organizations (HMOs) compared to doesn't read as a work of ancient his The life and practices of Virginia free, universal care in Canada, the tory might. The subject matter cho Woolf cannot be labeled dull, so if U.K. and France. All are welcome sen by Woolf for many of her writings you would like an inside look on the {children age 10 and under must be that was considered quite controver woman behind her stories, take the accompanied by an adult). No regis sial and revolutionary in the 70s and time to look at Hermione Lee's biogra tration required. '30s has meided comfortably into phy of the novelist. Plagued constant Science fiction and Fantasy modern literature enjoyed in the 21st ly with illness and depression, her life Discussion Group: 7 p.m. Jan. 30. century. tragically ended in suicide in 1941. Join us for a chronological study "Mrs. Dalioway" is arguably Rather than purchasing balloons of the evolution of the genre. We're Wooff's most famous work. This book, and streamers, a-more appropri starting with the turn of the century achieving notoriety for its stream-of- ate way to wish Virginia Woolf a Canadian author James De Mille ', S <••• M Gingerella, of Royal Oak, play Jennie Malone and George' consciousness prose that defines her happy birthday during the month of whose work, "A Strange Manuscript Schneider in Neil Simon's play, 'Chapter Two.1 writing style, has gathered renewed January is to stop by the library and Found in a Copper Cylinder," was strength as of late through Michael check out a couple of her books. Call serialized in Harper's Weekly after Cunningham's "The Hours," based the Reference Desk at (734) 326- his death in 1880. Stop by or log on both on "Mrs, Dalioway" and the life 6123 to put one on hold, or come see to our blog, http://sfwestlandlibmius. of Virginia Woolf. us and we can direct you to the area blogspot.com. In addition to the film adaptations where her books are shelved. of "The Hours" and "Mrs. Dalioway," Information Central is complied by The Farmington Players by Mike Gingerella of Royal they can only embrace happi two of her other works, "To the Highlighted Activities reference librarian Mary Beth Fixler. Community Theater presents Oak, is a writer haunted by ness once they conquer their Lighthouse" and "Orlando" have also Power of Sleep: 7 p.m. Jan. 28. The William P. Faust Public Library Chapter Two, written by one of memories of his dead wife. He ghosts. been made into films. 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All shows begin Simon's first wife, Joan Biam, Leo, played by Geoff Wehner at 8 p.m. except for Sunday humorous events surrounding of Birmingham, and Jennie's shows, which begin at 2 p.m. Dads, stepdads and other with school-age children who course. At graduation, stu the tragedy began to unfold, witty best friend Faye, played The Farmington Players' male caregivers can get a live in the LPS district, but it dents' children are welcome with all of Simon's friends and by Laura Jerome of Royal Oak, Barn Theater is located lesson in nurturing through is not limited to district resi to hear a speech by the dads, relatives turning into match convince the couple to meet. A at 32332 W12 Mile in a free, 14-week class being dents. Big brothers and grand entitled, "The Father I Choose makers, serving as the basis of five-minute date in New York Farmington Hills. offered through the Livonia fathers are welcome to partici to Be." this play. then blossoms into a passionate "The Barn," as it is affection Public Schools Ready, Set pate. So far about eight people Children are also welcome Director Amy Lauter has romance that leads to a sud ately known, is a state-of-the- Go initiative and Spectrum have signed up, Squirewell at a family fun day, when dads shaped the heartwarming com den marriage. When the hon art theater built on the site of Human Services. said. The target, class size is and kids will play games. edy into a show that is sure to eymoon is over, the two find the original dairy barn where The class meets 6-8:30 p.m. about 15 students. 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Attendance "Definitely true," Serra said. is up, the show "Since we got this momentum is generating going and all the good press, tons of public now we're hoping it translates . ity and the into sales in the next quarter. media in gen "On top of that, a number of Serra eral awarded the manufacturers are launch high marks to ing additional incentives such many of the new car models. as 'auto show bonus cash...' so "The show's going extremely we've got people talking about favorable," NAIAS co-chair Joe it — now you got the manufac Serra said Friday. "We've had a turers piggy backing with addi Derlyn tremendous response to press tional incentives — and all of Snider of days — the international media this should help make January Canton steps is up 10 percent over last year a very positive month for our out of an — so that was a nice way to industry." Audi A'4. start the show. Looking ahead to the 2009 He visited "We had a record atten show, Serra said he plans to the show dance for the industry preview continue Ultra-Luxury Night on Monday days and our charity preview in which a select group of 200 with his reached its $6 million mark... guests had a chance to check dad, Deano attendance is exceeding last out and purchase super sleek Mitchell. year's number and everybody rides like the Maybach and BILL BRESLER I STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER has a good buzz over the look Ferrari. of the show and the look of the He also wants to bring back products. Everybody is smiling a live rock concert for the and excited." charity preview. This year, the Dealers hope for post-auto show rush As of Thursday, attendance Barenaked Ladies performed. count for the NAIAS reached "That's something that went 443,551 visitors. That's a sub better than hoped," Serra said. BY JAY M.GROSSMAN manager of the Serra Toyota Friday. 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They thought she should return same time. automotive training," Rayes said. to college for a master's degree. The 25-year-old Troy woman is "We learned how engines work and But Rayes plans to stick with mod a model for Nissan Motors at the transmissions work... then they go eling. Long-term, she wants to get North American International Auto into the bells and whistles of the into television, with dreams of one Show in Detroit. It's her job to engage car. After that, we're sent out to the day hosting a sports show on ESPN. the public and turn their attention shows." Nor is she htfrting for cash: A top toward the flashy display of Sentras, This is her third year modeling auto show model can earn more than I . Altima Coupes and Maximas. at the NAIAS. From Detroit, she'll $600 a day. 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For more information, call (734) gram is certified by the Michigan Department This is an invigorating exercise program is Thursday, Jan. 31 Yoga (fourth of four classes) at 6:30 p.m. 458-3242. of Community Health to assure quality and designed to help you get up and get moving, Strength and Stretch at 11 a,m, This is a Learn how to relax, stretch and breathe while Step It Up at 6 p.m. Step It Up is am inter- compliance with State and National Diabetes . and is the perfect compliment to your diet non-aerobic exercise class designed to help creating balance, strength and flexibility . mediate aerobic exercise and strength train Education Standards. Physician referral is program. These classes will help you to make you strengthen and define your muscles, as for both the body and mind. This four-week . ing program geared to help you move to the required. There is a fee, but reimbursement an ea.sy transition back to an exercise pro well as increase your flexibility. Each class session is $32. Classes meet at Garden City next fitness level. is available by Medicare, Medicaid and most gram or help you to get started for the first will combine a variety of equipment, including Hospital's Cardiac Rehab. Call (734)458,-3242 Childbirth Education (fourth of six class commercial insurance plans. Call (734) 458- time. Fee is $30 per month. For more informa free weights, medicine balls, balance balls, for details and to register. es) at 6 p.m. This six-week course prepares 3481 for more information or to register. tion, cail (734) 458-3242. and Therabands in order to isolate and tone Daily Programs the expectant mother and coach for labor and Strength and Stretch at 11 a.m., 2 and CPAP and BIPAP Mask Fitting Clinic at 5 each of the major muscle groups. Fee is $30 Garden City Hospital's Health Enhancement delivery. Class runtime is 2¾ hours and there 5 p.m. This is a non-aerobic exercise class p.m. Attention, CPAP and BIPAP users: Did you per month. For more information, call (734) Center offers daily programs Monday through is a $60 fee. Medicaid is accepted. A refresher designed to help you strengthen and define know that most insurances cover new supplies 458-3242. Friday in Phase !l and III Cardiac Rehabilitation/ course also is available. Call (734) 458-4330 your muscles, as well as increase your flex every year? Have you been wanting to try a Step It Up at 4 p.m. Step It Dp is am inter Cardiac Wellness, a Peripheral Vascular Disease for more information or to register. ibility. Each class will combine a variety of new style of mask, but don't know how to get mediate aerobic exercise and strength train Exercise and Strength Training Program, and a Tuesday, Jan. 29 equipment, including free weights, medicine one? Garden City Hospital's Sleep Disorders ing program geared to help you move to the Diabetes Exercise Program. These classes are Get Up and Move at 9 a.m. This is an balls, balance balls, and Therabands in order Center can help. Visit the Sleep Disorders next fitness level. presented and monitored by certified exercise invigorating exercise program is designed to to isolate and tone each of the major muscle Center in Room 329 at Garden City Hospital, Diabetes Self-Management Education physiologists. Contact the Health Enhancement help you get up and get moving, and is the groups. Fee is $30 per month- Foror more 5-6 p.m. any Wednesday fpr a free mask fit (third of four classes) at 6:30 p.m. This com Center at (734) 458-3242 to select an exercise perfect compliment to your diet program. information, call {734} 453-3242. ting clinic. No appointment \s needed. Call prehensive series is planned to help people program specifically designed for you. -:^.-5: ->. me equity "Annua! 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NCUA *** Loans that are paid off or closed within twelve months of origination will reimburse these costs and applicable fees to the credit union Page AH (WReGc) Sunday, January 27,2008 The Observer & Eccentric Newspapers www.hometownlffe.com OUR VIEWS COMMUNITY VOICE Do you think the United States needs a universal health care program? Response to We asked this question at the William P. Faust Public Library in Westland. HthT^JPWC homeless family shows aood side Nobody knows exactly what it is that sparks precisely enough sympathy in a human being to cause that person to move from the awww-that's-too-bad feeling to the I'm- going-to-do-sornething action. Whatever ignites that spark was provided in vast quan tities when the Observer published the story of the hard times that had befallen Deborah Rush and her three chil dren, Sean, 13, Chris, 8, and Angela, 10, who were living in a Wayne County homeless shelter when we first talked to them in mid-December. We're proud to have been a part of what followed the story, since it provides the people who write or photo graph stories here a degree of satisfaction in helping con "Absolutely! I just think we "There's pros and cons to such "Absolutely because I don't "Yeah, my son has special needs. nect those in need with those who'll help. It's the kind need it for everybody. Everyone a plan, and I don't think we have any insurance. I think I get coverage for my son, but of compassionate response to that story that proves that there are plenty of good people out there in our commu should have health care, even have the money cover it. It's health care should at least be it's hard to get it for my daughter nities. those who can't afford it. It not a realistic way to spend our partially subsidized." and me. I'm a diabetic and get Good people like the potential employers who started would help keep prices stable." money." Fran Flitcher cut off before it starts." calling Rush with job offers the very same day the story Inkster was published, which was the day before New Year's Eve. Daryl Woodring Cheryl Massey Karry Flesher Good people like the anonymous Redford family who, Garden City Westland Westland stationed in the U.S. Navy in Virginia, read the story and offered their vacant, for-sale home to the Rush family in exchange for them paying the utilities. LETTERS Good people like the limousine company that picked up the family, took them out to dinner and took them to Say no to right to work and no insurance). You would the government telling us what to go bye-bye. Yeah, I know see the holiday lights show in Hines Park. Then, they took have the lower class and you'd we can be treated for. Look at it's his wife running this other residents from the shelter to the show, too. My wife gets mad at me have the upper class. The lower our neighbors in Canada. Ask time, but do you really believe Such acts of generosity, restore one's faith in humanity. every time I read the editori class wouldn't have any health one of those people how long there's a difference there (not "My only wish, " Deborah Rush told our reporter doing als because I usually end up insurance and no money to buy the wait is to see a doctor. No hardly). the follow-up story, "is that this goodness continues for getting mad myself over the health insurance. Without the same day appointments there So go ahead, vote for the the other residents (at the shelter)" stupidity of some of your letter unions, I couldn't afford the unless you're dying. right to work stuff, vote in taxes on my house. The unions This is probably the same That shelter is one place to start, if anyone is feeling writers. This one in particular more Clintonomics. You think the spark after reading this. In Redford, there's also the was a classic. It was written stand for middle class, they are guy that wants another four middle class. years of Clintonomics. Yeah, we're in a recession now, wait Redford Interfaith Relief Food Pantry; Garden City's by someone in Royal Oak. It talked about Michigan becom Now this guy will probably that will solve the problem. until no one has any money at Good Hope Lutheran Church Food Pantry and the St. ing a right-to-work state and start yelling for socialized He'll probably vote for the all to spend. I just hope you all Mary Catholic Church's Bolde Food Depot in Wayne that union lackeys trying to talk you medicine, so I wouldn't have to same guy that shoved NAFTA like working at Wal-Mart. helps residents throughout the area, including Westland out of signing petitions — blah, buy insurance, but let me tell down all our throats that Don Pechin and Garden City. blah, blah. you the last thing we need is eventually caused all our jobs Westland Redford, Garden City and Westland also have Let's set the record straight. Goodfellows organizations that are always looking for Without the unions, you basi help, and there's the United Way's 2-1-1 phone number to cally eliminate the middle call to get connected to a volunteer group. class. Without the unions, We know there are plenty of good people around here; we'd all live in what I call a this follow-up story offers proof. Wal-Mart state (low wages Greg X., Flat Rack 185!bs. 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[17295A] Sunday, January "27,2008 The Observer & Eccentric Newspapers Brad Emons, editor. (734) 953-2123. [email protected] .com Wayne corrals Mustangs, 56-47 Rockets repeat in Lakes, 54-46 BY BRAD EMONS But the Zebras turned it around with BY BRAD EMONS Central ¢5-8,3-5), meanwhile, STAFF WRITER a 20-8 third-quarter run and put it away " STAFF WRITER received a game-high 18 points from with a 17-12 surge in the final period. Jordan Anderson. The Wayne Memorial boys basketball "We were not good early, but not Chalk up another Lakes Division "They (Central) ran four-corners, team won Friday's game of chess against because of a lack of effort," Woodard boys basketball crown for Westland they ran the clock down, and took the Northville, and called "checkmate" in said. "We pressed them midway through John Glenn. air out of the ball," said Young, whose the process by clinching its first division the second quarter and it changed the In a cat-and-mouse game played team made a 26-18 halftime lead hold title since the 2005 season with a 56-47 tempo a bit. We trapped them a bit the Friday, the visiting Rockets overcame up. "It was hard because they (Central) win over the visiting Mustangs. second half and were able to get inside stingy Walled Lake Central, 54-45, controlled the tempo. They gave it Three players scored in double figures their zone (defense) from the wing and to earn its second straight divisional everything they good. They came out - Mike Lee (14 points), Martez Abney knock down some shots." title in the Western Lakes Activities with great energy, it was a great crowd CHS Hall of Fame (12) and Robert Woodson (10) - for the Dan Kirkpatrick tallied 14 points, Association under second-year coach and their guys were relentless. Denny Zebras, who improved to 11-2 overall while David Burke added 12 as Dan Young. (Butcher) had their guys ready to play." The sixth annual and 8-0 in the Western Division of the Northville, the two-time defending Senior forward Earl Hardison By earning the Lakes Division's top Livonia Churchill Western Lakes Activities Association. Western Division champs, fell to 8-5 paced a balanced Glenn scoring attack seed, Glenn now has homecourt advan Athletic Patrons "As hard as it was tonight, it feels overall and 6-2 in the division. with 14 points to go along with seven tage for the first two rounds of the Hall of Fame induc good," said Wayne eighth-year coach "They (Northville) had a game plan rebounds as the Rockets improved to playoffs. tion dinner will be Wayne Woodard. "The kids knew, too. that was deliberate and patient, and give 12-1 overall and 8-0 in the division. "That's what we were playing for," Thursday, March 13 at They talked about it. On Wednesday we them credit," Woodard said. "They have Senior guard Keshawn Martin and Young said. "That's big. It's awesome." the Italian-American ; had a horrible practice, but Thursday a couple of guys who have been there junior guard Austin Anderson added 11 Central made 5-of~9 free throws on Hall in Livonia. was great and the kids were ready to go." since their sophomore year. They've won and 10 points, respectively, while senior the night, while Glenn was 4-of-7. Hors d'oeuvres ! Wayne wanted an up-tempo pace, but 38 games the last two years and that's no forward Stefan Marken scored eight. "We did a good job of weathering the and cash bar begin got off to a slow start, trailing 12-6 after accident. We knew Northville would not Junior center Dorian Prather was storm," Young said. "It was a great test at 6 p.m. followed by one quarter and 27-19 at halftime. back down. It was a battle." Glenn's top rebounder with eight. for our guys." welcome and intro ductions and dinner, at 6:45 p.m. The pro gram follows from 7:30-9 p.m.. Franklin runs This year's honor- _; 4 starters sit ees include former football and baseball > out of 'Lucke' coach Herb Osterland^ football "standout Mike^ Brooks (1991) and the t as Crusaders in mat defeat 1985 and 1995 boys .; golf teams coached by.; BY ED WRIGHT Roger Strong and Kirlc STAFF WRITER Osier. Tickets are $35 per When Canton's wrestling team person (prior to March hit some rough terrain during its 1); or $40 (after March BY TIM SMITH Battle of the Bulge-caliber show STAFF WRITER down Thursday night with Livonia. Checks should Franklin, the Chiefs hitched a ride be made payable Only six players saw action Wednesday on the "Tank." to the Churchill night for Madonna University men's basket Junior Carl "Tank" Lucke's Athletic Patrons ball game, and the final result was somewhat come-from-behind 9-5 decision (CAP) and sent to: predictable. over Justin Jacobson at 119 pounds KathyVarilone, CAP Host Concordia University rolled to a 76-47 proved to be the catalyst in the Treasurer, 14384 Hix Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference vic Chiefs' 36-29 triumph over the Road, Livonia, MI tory, behind 15 points from Marquis Turley host Patriots. and 14 from Dennis Meaney, while improving Lucke's win ignited a five-match For more informa to 7-13 overall and 3-3 in the conference. Canton winning streak that turned tion, contact Mark The Crusaders, who fell to 12-10 overall a 19-16 deficit into a bulging 36-19 LaBerge at (734) 564- and 4-2 in the conference, made just 18-of-66 lead. 2908; or e-mail mark______«•_—=— field-goal attempts The win essentially clinched the [email protected]. MEN'S HOOPS (27 percent) with m a lineup featuring Ss PREP WRESTLING Collegiate notes just one regular Activities Grand Valley State (Keith Hearns of Livonia Stevenson). Association Western Division title University's Kelly Missing from the box score were usual for Canton, which improved to 17- Gibbons (Livonia starters D.J. Bridges (Canton), Charlie Henry 5 overall and 4-0 in the division. Stevenson) captured '- (Agape Christian), Jon Battle and Cedric Sims Franklin, which had won three the 3,000-meter (Wayne Memorial)) as well as Mike Rashad consecutive division crowns run with a time of (Wayne) and Ryan Waidmann (Canton) and seven straight dual matches 10:26.23 at the recent — who both have started several games this against Canton, dropped to 18-3 GVSU Mike Lints season. and 3-1, respectively. Laker Challenge' Madonna coach Chuck Henry decided to "Tank was definitely the ignition indoor track and field bench all but Waidmann, who was out of the tonight," said Canton coach Casey meet. lineup with an injury, for undisclosed reasons. Randolph. "He was down 5-1, got GVSU junior According to an e-mail Friday to The the escape to get to within 5-2, Michael Palombo Observer from Matt Fancett, MU's assistant then got the headlock. It was a (Livonia/Catholic athletic director of media relations, the other huge win for us because the bench Central) added a first five were "not suspended" as other message caught fire right after that and place at in the men's boards and conference websites had reported. then we rattled off I don't know 200 dash with a time Fancett noted that Henry insisted the situ how many wins. of 22.9. Palombo was' ation "was strictly a coach's decision and stays "This has turned into a great named to the Great within the Madonna basketball family." rivalry between us and Franklin. Lakes Intercollegiate The shortage of available players against It's one they look forward to and Athletic Conference .; Concordia provided others with chances TOM HaWLEYI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER we look forward to. Winning the All Academic Team for to shine, in particular freshman guard and division is just a small piece of the 2007- I Westland native Bryant Slaughter. He played pie for us though as far as what 37-plus minutes and scored a career-high 17 Blazers clinch title we want to do. It's a nice win - we Blazer skiers fall points. want to win everything we enter The Livonia Also stepping up was junior guard Drew Ladywood's Caitlin Szczpka comes down with a rebound in front of Mercy's Marion — but our goals are set fqr later in Ladywood-Bloomfield Rodriguez during Friday night's Catholic League clash, tadywood earned a 37-29 win Hills Academy of the Please see CRUSADERS, B6 and the Central Division title outright. See more girls basketball on page B3. Please see WRESTLING, B2 Sacred Heart ski team lost Wednesday to Milford, 12-34, in a meet at Alpine Valley. Milford's Emily Brown captured both: rescue the slalom and giant ; slalom events in 20.47 Schoolcraft's women's basketball team never led during the and 16.61, respectively. final 29 minutes Wednesday night and lost 62-59 to Oakland Teammate Lauren scores 26 in OT victory Community College-Highland Lakes-, with the host Raiders Moser was runner-up handing the Lady Ocelots their first conference defeat of the in 20.93 and 17.21. * BY TIM SMITH a disappointing first-half for season. Ladywood's STAFF WRITER WOMEN'S HOOPS herself and the team, which Schoolcraft, now 15-3 overall and 8-1 in the Michigan Shannon Corby ended with the Cardinals Community College Athletic Association- Eastern Conference (Plymouth) took third Madonna University did a seven seconds left to tie the leading 28-22. standings, trailed 33-23 at halftime thanks to a 19-8 surge by in both events in 22.4 360-degree turn Wednesday game 59-59 and send the con "Words can't describe how the Raiders over the final 9:18 of the opening 20 minutes. and 17-76, respectively. night from listless to lights test to overtime. mad we were at halftime," . In the second half, OCC (13-5,6-3) never trailed with defen out, furiously rallying to Then, Carrico opened OT Carrico said after the victory. sive pressure that hampered Schoolcraft's collective shoot UALbaseball-softball defeat Concordia University, with a bank-shot triple from "We had a terrible first half, ... ing touch. The Lady Ocelots, still ranked No. 5 in the NJCAA Registration for 74-64, in a topsy-turvy well beyond the three-point and this is a big rivalry for us." Division II women's basketball poll, made just 12-of- 36 field- Livonia Junior Athletic Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic arc, perhaps a good omen that Even then, it took a while goal tries after intermission, but still tied the game 58-58 with League baseball and Conference women's basket the comeback would pay off for the Crusaders (9-11,4- 0:47 seconds to go on a free throw from Heidi Warczinsky. Softball will be from 6-8 ball game. with a victory. 2) to heed Graves' advice to But OCC's Tabytha Harvey (12 points) maneuvered her p.m. Monday, Jan. 28; No one epitomized that "Christie Carrico has relax and play rather than way into the paint for a tie-breaking layup, and Kaitlin Lang at Frost Middle School, more than MU junior forward really been carrying us," said worry about the types of sets (14 points, eight rebounds, three steals) then picked offa 14041 Stark Road (just Christie Carrico, whose late Crusaders head coach Carl being thrown at them by Ann Schoolcraft pass to ail-but finish off the triumph. south of Schoolcraft). charge .enabled her to lead Graves. "In games we've been Arbor-based Concordia (8-12, Another thorn in Schoolcraft's side was Anne Rosbjerg, who The program is open all scorers with 26 points. struggling she's been our go 2-4). ' ' registered 16 points. for all boys and girls Carrico tallied seven points to person." "He said it at halftime and The top scorers for Schoolcraft were Antoinette Brown (23 who are residents of .during the final 90 seconds But Carrico managed just points), Shana King (13 points) and Warczinsky (10 points), the City of Livonia, or -and hit two free throws with four points during what was Please see WOMEN'S, B6 while Sheray Brown tallied 12 rebounds. reside in the Livonia Public Schools district. B2 (LW) Observer S Eccentric | Sunday, January 27,2008 www.tiometownlife.com BOYS SWIM RESULTS "We played good defense the LIVONIA STEVENSON 130 Ryan Matthey provided last- Livonia Clarenceville con first half," Warriors coach Brandon LIVONIA CHURCHILL 56 second heroics Friday as Livonia tinues to cruise through its the BOYS HOOPS Bekius said. "But we did not shoot. Jan. 24 at Churchill Franklin snapped a four-game (8-5,5-3) in a WLAA-Lakes Metro Conference boys basket well. You can't score 41 points in a 200-yard medley relay: 1. Stevenson (Kelien . boys basketball game and expect to Schoff, Eric Schuman, Scott Geverink, Chris bang streak with a 54-52 boys Division tussle. Ryan Rosenick's 20 ball schedule. Clawson, which made 17-of-23 Behler), 1:48.91; 2. Churchill (Steve Jones, win." basketball victory over visiting points and 10 rebounds paced the On Friday, the Trojans ran free throws. John Yurg'il, Ricky Scully, Matt Hope), 2:01.22; Cranbrook made 21-of-34 foul 3. Stevenson (Evan Shatter, Brendan Stanisz, Canton. Chargers, who got outscored 13-3 their overall record to 11-1 and Clarenceville was 8-of-10 shots, while Lutheran Westland hit Mark Johnston, Bryan Maiick), 2:03.77. The Patriots, who beat the in the second quarter, 5-0 in the Metro with a 73-51 from the foul stripe. 200 freestyle: 1. John D. Loria (LS), 2:03.62; 14-of-23. 2. Mohamed Ghoteimi (LS), 2:05:0; 3. Nathan Chiefs for the second time this "We did not shoot well or do a triumph at Clawson. CRANBROOK 57, LUTH. WESTLAND 41: Eric BAPTIST PARK 65, HUflON VALLEY 29: Josh Larsen(LC), 2:09.28; season, improved to 4-9 overall good job defensively," Churchill Junior forward Jamie Fishman's game-high 20 points pro Rooker and Caleb Thompson each 200 individual medley: 1. Alex Auner (LS), and 3-5 in the Western Division pelled Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook- tallied 17 points as Taylor Baptist 2:06,23; 2. Charles Turlo (LS), 2:09.94; 3. Jeff coach Jim Solak said of the sec Stewart led Clarenceville with Stevens (LC), 2:15.86. of the Western Lakes Activities ond-quarter collapse. 'We settled 19 points, while junior guard Kingswood (7-5,4-2) to the Metro Park (7-5,3-2) rolled to a Michigan Conference win Friday at home over 50 freestyle: 1. Jerome Pesta (LS), 23.69; 2. Association. Independent Athletic Conference- Mike Buccinna (LS), 25.15; 3. Michael Burstietyn for poor shots early in the posses Darryl Whitaker added a Lutheran High Westlahd (1-9, 0-5). Matthey, who finished with a sions. They also doubled us up on career-high 15 points. Junior Red Division victory over host (LC), 27.27. Xander Strek added 11 for the vic Westland Huron Valley Lutheran 1-meter diving: 1. Matt Hope (LC), 195-.15 game-high 20 points, came up rebounds (34-17)." Jeremy Gainer had nine points. torious Cranes, who trailed 21-16 at (2-9, 0-5). points; 2. Andrew Richards (LC), 193.05:3. Jeff with a steal with 5.8 seconds left Andrew Vagnetti chipped in Detroit Redford transfer Kinsvater(LC), 189.10. halftime before rallying in the third Kyle Tacia scored a team-high 100 butterfly: 1. Pesta (LS), 58.03; 2.Ceverink to keep Franklins WLAA playoff with 12 for the Chargers, who hit Joey King, who just became period with a 19-8 run. seven for the Hawks, who fell behind (LS), 59.17; 3. Auner (LS), 1:07.33. hopes afloat 12-of-21 free throws. eligible, made his first appear Josh Kruger scored 14 to lead the 100 freestyle: 1. K. Schoff (LS). 53.85; 2. Jared 23-6 after one quarter and 41-16 at Diebel (LS), 54.4; 3. Jimmy Vayis (LS), 56.63. The Patriots called timeout and Salem made 13-of-19 from the ance of the season and scored Warriors, who shot only 12-of-35 intermission. 500 freestyle: 1. Ghoteimi (LS), 5:39.92; 2. set up Matthey with the game- line. seven points to go along with ' from the field (34.2 percent), includ Huron Valley was 9-of-l6 from Adam Laporte (LS), 5:44.21; 3. Greg Van Gorp winning shot, a pull-up jumper in W.L NORTHERN 57, STEVENSON 51: nine rebounds. ing just 3-of-I5 from three poinf- the foul line, while the Wildcats were (LC), 5:51.57. range. 13-of-20. 200 freestyle relay: 1. Stevenson (Ian the key. Jeff Poole split a pair of free Leroy Jackson's 15 points carried Mike Baker sd'ored nine for McCracken, Buccinna, Turlo, Adam Dabkowski), throws with 20 seconds left to knot Walled Lake Northern (Ml, 1-7) 1:38.86; 2. Stevenson (Loria, Daniel Schoff, David' Bladecki, Brendan Schoff), 1:40.55; 3. thegameat52-aU. to its first victory of the season in a Churchill (Hope, Matt Casteili, Joey Literati, • Poole and Israel Wooifork each WLAA-Lakes Division matchup Van Gorp), 1:47.65. added 11 points for the Patriots, at home against Livonia Stevenson 100 backstroke: 1. Bryan Bielicki (LS), 59.91; 2, Vayis (LS), 1:02.86; 3. Aaren. Marecki (LS), who outscored Canton 18-14 in the (5-8,3-5). PAGE Bl Franklin coach Dave pound match (Canton's 1:03.19.. decisive fourth quarter. Cory Sheena and Joe Camaj Chiola said the high-inten Rodger Kropp's 4-3 nail- 100 breaststroke: 1. Brendan Stanisz (LS), 1:14.85; 2. McCracken (LS), 1:15.71; 3. Yurgil (LC), ; Franklin made 12-of-15 free each added 12 for the Knights, who sity encounter was no sur biter over Garrett Hay) was 1:17.38. throws, 6-of-7by Matthey and 5- outscored Stevenson 28-23 in the the season." prise to him. pivotal, too." 400 freestyle relay: 1. Stevenson of-5 by Wooifork. second half Lucke didn't panic in the ""It's always close when we Canton secured the lead (McCracken, Diebel, Behler, Ghoteimi), 3:36.95; 2. Stevenson (Maiick, Laporte, Jack Chris Bailey and Neil Sharma Juniors Brian Rowe and Gary face of a four-point, third- wrestle Canton — it always for good, 22-19, when Hiitz, Bladecki), 4:01.18; 3. Churchill (Casteili, tallied 20 and 18, respectively, for Cobb led Stevenson with 15 and 10 period deficit. comes down to a couple Donnie Watkins followed up Burshetyn, Van Gorp, Jones), 4:02.62. Dual meet records: Stevenson, 8-2 overall, the Chiefs, who made only 5-of- points, respectively. "I just tried to get a take matches that could go either Lucke's victory by pinning 2-0 WLAA-Lakes Division; Churchill, 1-4 overall, 16 free throws and slipped to 4-9 "Walled Lake Northern played down, put him on his back way," he said. "They wres Grant Phillips in 1:41 at 125. 0-2 WLAA-Lakes Division. SALEM 143, WESTLAND JOHN GLENN 36 overall and 1-7 in the division.. well, they shot the ball well and and end it," said Lucke, tled tough and we wrestled Jeremy Filippelli then Jan. 24 at Salem SALEM 59, CHURCHILL 55: Grant we did not match their inten reflecting on his mindset tough. They surprised us kept the momentum on the 200-yard medley relay: 1. Salem (Matt - Stone poured in 22 points and sity,'' Stevenson first-year coach heading into the crucial in a couple of spots and we Chiefs' side of the mat when Coliingwood, Stan Chen, Adam Seroka, Chad Newton), 1:52.91; 2. Salem (Alex Suriano, Kory Jesse Pointer chipped in with 11 Mike Allie said "I thought they third period. "I was able to probably surprised them in he ended a scoreless clas Dondzilia, Cameron Dunn, Aaron Micek), Friday as the visiting Rocks (6-7, (Northern) played harder than we throw a headlock, then I got a couple. sic with Ryan Haarala by 2:06.35. 4-4) downed Livonia Churchill did." three back points. "The 119 match was abso pinning the Patriots' 130- 2O0.freestyle: 1. Matt Coliingwood (S), 2:04.48; 2- Nick Hoffmeyer (S), 2:06.77; 3. Tom "This was a huge win for- lutely the pivotal match. pounder with nine seconds Patterson (S), 2:12.56. us. Every match counted. They were favored to win left in the second period. 200 IM: I.Nate Spala (S), 2:22.82; 2. Max Mills (S), 2:27.15; 3. Shawn Long (WJG), 2:35.72. This is the first time I can it and we wrestled a good 50 freestyle: 1. Stan Chen (S), 23.96; 2. remember beating Franklin, match. Lucke is a very good [email protected] Joe Detassanyi (S), 26.86; 3. Paul Gutu (WJG), 27.40. so it feels good." wrestler. I thought the 171- (734)953-2108 1-meter diving: 1. Kevin Smith (S), 184.30; 2. Cody Roe (WJG), 160.15; 3. Paul Kruddy (S), 141.80. 100 butterfly: 1. Cameron Dunn (S), 1:05.26; 2. Casey Olson (S), 1:08.46; 3. Paul PREP WRESTLING RESULTS Cherewick (S), 1:11.87. 100 freestyle: 1. Adam Seroka (S), 50.53; 2. Matt Coliingwood (S)', 55.63; 3. Shawn Long TRYOUTSWiLLBEHELDON DUAL MEET RESULTS LIVONIA CHURCHILL 39 LIVONIA CLARENCEVILLE 59 (WJG), 59.67. FEBRUARY 12,2008 f CANTON 36, LIVONIA FRANKLIN 29 LIVONIA STEVENSON 23 HAMTRAMCK10 500 freestyle: 1. Max Mills (S). 5:#5.33; 2. Jan. 24 at Franklin Jan. 24 at Churchill Jan. 23 at Hamtramch Chad Newton (S), 5:54.47; 3. Troy Kerchen (S), AT EMERSON SCHOOL 160 pounds: Don Stratz (LF) pinned Fawzi 119 pounds: Mike Foba (LS) decisioned Keith 285 pounds:'Matthew Neal (C'viile) won by 6:31.89. Zeidan, 3:50; 171: Rodger Kropp (C) decisions Roberts, 6-2; 125: Tommy Myshock (LS) won disqualification over Greg Sanders; 103: 200 freestyle relay: 1. Salem ' 29100 W. CM CAGO Garrett Hay, 4-3; 189: Dan Woodall (LF) p. Adam by major dec. over Bryan Fortney, 14-3; 130: double void; 112: Brent Oilman (C'viile) Seroka, Joe Detassanyi, Nate Spala, Stan Powers, 3:59; 215: Dan Wartshon (C) p. Cody Hay, Andrew Murray (LC) dec. Mitch Gonzales, 9-8; pinned Ahmed Fahdel, 1:58; 119: Nasser Chen), 1:38.20; 2. Salem (Nick Hoffmeyer, Paul • LIVONIA 1:44; 285: Mike Modes (LF) dec. Luke Konsitzke, 135: Adam Rowe (LC) dec. Anthony Mainelia, 8-6; Jobeh (H) p. Coy Sillanpaa, 3:30:125: Jake Cherewick, Cameron Dunn, Tom Patterson), 5-2; 103: Waleed Faraj (C) won by major dec- • 140: J.P. Gallke (LC) pinned Charlie Kokenakes, . Ruth (C'viile) p. Saddiq Aezeh, 2:32; 130: 1:46.37; 3. John Glenn, 1:55.41. over Steve Tuyo, 19-6; 112: Jared Pieknik (LF) 3:21; 145: Raz Markosian (LS) won by major dec. Sana Gardner (H) won by void; 135: Cody Tryouts begin at 8 PM and 100 backstroke: 1. Alex Suriano (S), won by major dec. over Connor Johnson, 14-1; over Ben Hesskamp, 17-7:152; Dan Smalls (LC) Sillanpaa (C'viile) won by disqualification 1:06,97; 2. Aaron Micek (S), 1:16.51; 3. Shane will run to 10 PM. 119: Cari Lucke (C) dec. Justin Jacobsen, 9-5; p. Andy Staub, 3:28; 160: Grant Morgan (LC) de. over Devon Smith; 140: Patrick Walker Reich (5),1:20.40. 125: Donnie watkins (C) p. Grant Phillips, 1:41; Andrew Schramm, 12-7; 171: Ziad Kharbush (LS) (C'viile) won by-void; 145: Tony Brandt All players must fill out an 100 breaststroke: 1. Eric Schende! (S), 130: Jeremy Filippelli (C) p. Ryan Haarala, 3:50; dec. Brian Ziemba, 3-0; 189: Emanuel Onwuemen (C'viile) p. Ali Almaisari, 2:58,152: double 1:13.88; 2. Dennis Knight (WJG), 1:16.19; 3. Kory AAU membership application 135: Steve Cox (C) won by technical fali over (LS) dec. Curtis Castleberry, 13-7; 215: Matt void; 160: Derek Robbins (C'viile) p. Telman Dondzilia (S), 1:18.38. Matt Hintz, 18-3; 140: Brent Wlnekoff (0 dec. Greenman (LS) p. John Sheckeil, 1:52; 285: Mark Dvaiidee, 1:35; 171: TimSiecinski (C'viile) andpaytryoutfeeof$14. Brandon Smith, 6-4; 145: Brandon Billiau (LF) p. Parrish (LC) p. Austin Micallef, 0:53; 103: Jake won by technical fall over fiamzi-A! Azarak, 400 freestyle relay: 1. Salem (Adam Braden Price, 1:27; 152: Elvin Ferriera (LF) won Meadows (LC) p. Adam Moeyer, 2:25:112: Kane 20-5; 189: Andrew Jasmer (C'viile) p. LaMarr Seroka, Stan Chen, Matt Coliingwood, Nate For additional information, by major dec. over Keith Zech, 12-3. Kanouse (LCO won by void. White, 0:43; 215: Muamer Mesinovic (C'viile) Spala), 3:31.47; 2. Salem (Joe Detassanyi, Chad Dual meet records: Canton, 17-5 overall, 4-0 Dual match records: Churchill, 12-4 overall, 3-1 won by pin in 0:52. Newton, Alex Suriano, Max Mills), 4:01.85. please call WLAA-We stern Division' Franklin 18-3 overall WLAA-Lakes Division' Stevenson, 14-7 overall, Dual meet records: Salem, 2-3 overall; John 1 L \ t D L kesD /sion. Ciarenceville's dual match record: 13-7 Glenn, 1-5 overall; 0-3 WLAA-Lakes Division. overall, 3-1 Metro Conference. 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Kelly Costello paced the Vikings with 14 points, while Brooke the Western Lakes Activities Canton was 9-for-14 from Gustafson and Porsche Dudley Association, one game behind the free throw line while added 11 and 10, respectively. Walled Lake Western for the Franklin converted 7-of-12 Dudley's triple to open the 4.50 divisional lead. from the stripe. final quarter helped spark a 14-4 Central run after Glenn led 35-30 The difference was Franklin Cc SALEM 52 CHURCHILL 28: Victoria outscoring the Chiefs a com r after three periods: / bined 29-12 in the second and Brotz scored 14 points and Alaya Brittany Holbrook and Nyah fourth quarters. Mitchell contributed 10 Friday as McReynolds each scored 11 for the Baylee Hollowell scored the WLAA-Lakes Division leading Rockets, who made 7-of-14 free Rocks (13-2, 8-0) downed visiting throws. Brittany Brown added 18 points and grabbed 10 Livonia Churchill (4-11, 2-6). nine. rebounds for the Chiefs, who Alysa Boldiszar scored eight for Central made only ll-of-19 foul slipped to 4-11 overall and 2-6 the Chargers, who couldn't over shots. A bank with better savings rates. in the division. come a 29-11 halftime lead. N0RTHV1LLE 58, WAYNE 40: Sarah Stern Franklin led 14-13 after one "Offensively we could not get scored 13 and Chelsea Atzinger Now that's convenient. quarter before padding their enough going," Churchill first-year contributed 10 Friday as the cushion to 31-19 at the half. coach Chad Jenkins said. 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Part-Time office for Plymouth Fax resume: 734-455-7371 ed dental assisting experience. Must be able to work 2nd VMCA. Flexible schedule Detailed information and Kirtiand Cofinnjisiiy College: in CallAmr 734-427-6ISI & ELECTBICAL DESIGN ot 3rd shut GoiripeMive •"£!!• 734-453-290'! application procedures Roscommon, Michigan is siteter Eifeciricsari licensed, wages aisd benefits available at: seeking quailed applicants needed lor smaller contracting Maxim Staffing has full for associate dean for health company. Call 586-703-0987 Phone Sales, Order Process Please maii or 3-4 days; Friendly office; time and part opportunities Excellent phone skills a must Deadline for application sciences. Master of Science ing, Tech Assistance know FAX resume to: Competitive pay/possible ben available for OR, CVOR, degree in nursing, current cre ledge of eiectrica! auto cad a Filing, data entry, at least A yrs, efits. [email protected] ICU, TELE. 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Training is provided. 37300 Michigan Ave. must be received in Clerk/Treas Office until team member with at least 2 When seeking Full-Time for 1st shift in COB, 2/11/08. Employ Call 248-357-3100 Call Simon at; 1-877-695-9635 Wayne, Ml 48184 Human Resources by FRONT DESK yrs dental exp. Who is profes out the best Plymouth, ability to run other ment App (Gen. employ Ask for: Joe Achenza at no later than 4:30 on Hotel experience only. sional in appearance with deal check out machines a plus. ees), the jod description excellent communication and DOOR TO DOOR 734-641-6182 Friday, February 8, 2008. Afternoon & Nights, PT. the Observer Mail: HR, Wm. R Young Co. and detailed announce administrative skills, career APPOINTMENT SETTERS Fax resume: 734-641-6189 Fax resume to: 734-721-1300 &Eceentric Classifieds! i An Equal Opportunity 41575 Ann Arbor Rd. ment avail at: minded, with a health centered Michigan's fastest growing [email protected] y 1-800-579-7355 J Employer. FULL OR PART TIME Plymouth. Mi 48170 www.gardencitymi.org lifestyle. Call 248-643-6551. window & siding company has Experienced with precision Fax: (734) 453-5B41 or by contacting the HR immediate openings in the Great career opportunity for Podiatrist Assistant- Livonia hand tool repairs and calibra Email: [email protected] Office at 8000 Middiebelt Canvassing Oept. looking for an ambitious individual with area. Part time including Sat. Full Charge for Bingham Farms tion. Flexible hours, excellent Rd„ GC, Ml, phone: FT, team member needed for clean-cut, responsible, moti pay and working conditions mechanical aptitude. AM. Mo exp. necessary, will Property Mgt. Co. Accounting 734-793-1640 busy multi-doctor practice in vated individuals. Base + com Send resume to Join the Customer Service/ train. Call Laura 734-261-3808 degree, QuickBooks and prior Applications must be Canton,. Dental exp. nee. mission. Full-time only. Only property mgt. exp. a plus. [email protected] submitted in person to PTA serious applicants apply. Call' or fax to 248-478-0826 ofa growing.manufacturing Resume to, fax: Attn Janice, Minimum 3 years exp. includ HR Office. Private outpatient rehab facili Steve Garnette (734) 765-5666 operation. Experience in the 734-981-2683 or email ing a/r, a/p and g/l. Looking ty. PT/FT. West suburbs. Fax Brian Brooks (734) 748-9790 manufacturing industry [email protected] for someone w,ho enjoys being resume: (248) 486-3318 RECEPTIONIST helpful. Position includes SALES PERSON busy as client has a large vol COLLECTORS For Laser Center in Troy. Full phon% communication with For Heavy Duty Truck Parts. ume of work. Resumes to Now hiring Bill Collectors. A VERY SUCCESSFUL REGISTERED time. Excellent salary and customers as well as com Benefits. Fuli-Time, Wkdays. a.com Exp. preferred, but not reg'd ENERGY CO. has limited openings for benefits. Fax resume to: puterized data entry of Established Ortho practice 734-238-0556 in collections, medial billing orders/estimates. or call center. PT/FT. Hrly. pay • Gas Registration Agents looking for one exp'd Ortho (Average $25.00/ hr.) assistant, one entry level. 3 IHA's Ann Arbor + commission. Fax or email RETAIL SALES PERSON We offer a challenging work No prior experience necessary days. Exc, pay! Energetic & Gynecology and Obstetrics resume. Fax: 248-281-0175 Exp. in jewelry sales. environment, a competitive Ms. Diamond, 248-594-2341 outgoing. Call 734-261-8860 Plymouth office is seeking [email protected] Serious inquiries. salary and full benefits a full-time (32+ his/ week) GENERAL CONTRACTOR Fax resume: 313-567-8218 :. E.O.E. Receptionist/Biller Registered Nurse. Duties for a Seeking someone who is very For dental office in Troy. Must include serving as a liaison knowledgeable in all aspects of Mail or fax resume: you're looking for, be self-motivated, have a pos between patients and construction remodeling. Must NEW provider staff, quality a pew hofne, a rtew be exp'd and produce high Requires 2-4 yrs. Sales itive attitude & good people improvement initiatives, job, a flew car, Full-Time. We are currently quality workmanship. Laborers exp, & the ability to work skills. Dentrix exp. preferred. home? looking for that special 43938 Plymouth Oaks Sivd assisting in direct patient or maybe a also apply. 734-414-0204 Sat's. Essential function: Send resume: individual who possesses a Assess needs of walk-in Plymouth, W\ 48170-2584 Fax 248-524-1791. care, performing compre winning attitude along with Fax: 734-416-2200 hensive telephone triage contractor to work 1 phone, internet customers. email: [email protected] Be sure you iook in displaying their energetic • 0 on&Mitnew RETAIL REP and patient education. Must and enthusiastic skills in all Technicians k be licensed by the State of your Observer & they do. Applicants need to Assist in merchandising & LEGAL SECRETARY 10 Minute Oil Change experi coordinate furniture dis Westland law firm. Must have Michigan, with previous Eccentric Classified demonstrate proficient ence or will train. Full &/or OB/Gyn experience; ability computer skills including plays. Ability to lift 75 lbs. divorce exp. Email resume: section for all the part-time. Apply in person; CORT is a leader in provid [email protected] to use a computer. Word and Excel as well as 34680 W. 8 Mile Rd„ demonstrate excellent ing office & residential fur for busy surgeons office. Full newest focal listings! Farmington Hills. % mile W. of We offer a competitive communication skills. niture. We offer opportuni time. Fax resume to Farmington Rd. 248-476-1313 MECHANIC OFFICE saiary with an excellent Benefits. Salary based on ty for professional growth 248-879-9S00 HEAVY DUTY TRUCK benefits package, including: prior experience. Begin HAIR STYLISTS a base + commission pro Weekdays & Benefits. paid time off, medical, .life, Stand By your Medical Career today MANICURiST/PEQICURIST gram & comprehensive CLINICAL MEDICAL Call: 734-786-3757 ASSISTANT PART TIME disability Insurance, 401 (k) by faxing your resume to: For new salon in the benefit package. Resume Generator Sales 12-16 hrs/wk. Experience a and tuition assistance Waterford/Sylvan area. With Mecnanic with salary history: or without clientele. Please call Experienced person needed must. Livonia, office. Fax along with optional dental. Gen Power Products inc., a Medical Supply to assist the. Manager in Interested candidates the manager at: 248-613-7281 lnstantlornitufe.com resume 248-474-5714 leading Kohier generator Corporation managing and maintaining should e-mail their resume: EOE distributor, in the mid-west {316} 229-9948 HOUSECLEASHNG KBS is hiring for the Greater an apartment community in Human Resources at has an opening for an MOLLY MAID Detroit area. Smali engine Westland. Rewarding oppo [email protected] aggressive outside sales DIRECT CARE STAFF Training provided, weekly pay. service and propane equip ROUTE SALES/ rtunity to join a top proper Fax to (866) 282-8067 person in the Wixom, Ml CMH trained. Western Wayne Wo weekends or evenings. ment repair experience ORIVERS NEEDED ty management team. or apply online at office. Candidate must area. Also Direct Care Man Apply at: required.Tools Straining $1,000/wk. realistic. Sales Full-time, benefits included. www.ihacares.com have good communication, ager, 2 yrs exp. 313-274-0044 36977 Amrfieln, Livonia. provided. Part-time daytime req. Call ASAP. 248-471-5200 Call: 734-261-7394 computer & organizational skills. Benefits include hours; w/opportunity for full- REGISTERED NURSE Fax resume: 734-261-4811 competitive salary, com for busy urology practice. time. $12-$13/hr. d.o.e. mission 8 company vehi Competitive saiary with bene "We will hire over Call 1-800-537-1376 ext. 680 Needed to Evaluate Local cle. To qualify you must & leave a message to apply. Stores, Restaurants & fits. Fax resume 248-879-9600 have knowledge of electri www.kbs-clean.jobs Theaters. Flexible Hours, cal/mechanical practices & 300 associates in 2008.' 1 Part time position at prop REGISTERED NURSE EOE Training Provided. erty management/develop P11/12 sales experience. 1-800-585-9024 ext 6780 ment, firm in Livonia. Multi WALTER REUTHER task, computer, emphasis Send resume to: Exp. with construction equip, PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL on accounts receivables, WESTLAND, MICHIGAN & air brakes. 248-689-2510 data entry. Fax resume: genpowerQraducts.com Call for details or for an interview Email: underground 734-261-5494 or small: Fax resume: Loom Must be female, have abil [email protected] 248-624-6340 ity to work with students Registered Nurses needed for :6 • 10am :9 • Noon & 6pm and adults. Supervise lock permanent, full time days and Southfield Southgate . er rooms & hallways'and afternoons shifts in inpatient Heip Wanted- be physically able to patrol adult psychiatric hospital for Part-Time Jan 28 • Noon & 6pm Jan 30 • Noon & 6pm National Bank has immediate the buildings and grounds. the State of Michigan. Must opening for an Exp'd. FHA Part-time office clerk needed have current Michigan RN for West Bloomfield property license. Salary $20.06 to ACTIVITY DIRECTOR inn Troy Community Center . Processor in Farmington Hills. Apply online at: Fax resume: 248-932-9366 or management office. Duties $28.43 per hour plus benefits. Part-Time. Senior apartment Jan 31* Noon & 6pm include: some a/p, world pro Mail, fax- or email resume, building In Birmingham. £xp. Call: 1-888-392-0009 x18 or in person at: cessing, copying and filing. FRONT DESK OFFICE cover letter and a copy of your required. Please fax resume: Schooicraft College WAYNE WESTLAND Must have a working knowl license with daytime phone Real ASSISTANT (248) 540-4227 0% **\ COMMUNITY SCHOOLS edge of Word, detail oriented Orthopedic office exp. number to Walter Reuther Great opportunity to join an 36745 Marquette and self-starter, 24 hours per desired. Competitive salary, Psychiatric Hospital, Human CHIROPRACTIC ASST. ^Estate industry leader. FHA/VA week, start immediately. Email health insurance provided. Resources, 30901 Palmer Chiropractic wellness center resume and salary require Road, Westland. Ml 48186, or One , approved, leads provided, Please send resume to looking for assistant, 10 hrs. ments' to FAX 734-722-5482, or email aggressive pay plan. Advanced Orthopedic per week. Email: Posting Closes Feb. 5, to: [email protected]., Call: 734.476.7543 or email: [email protected] 2008 Surgeons of Ml, 7300 Canton by February 6, 2008. [email protected] mortgage.summit@g mail.com or fax to 248-855-3192 EEO Center Rd., Canton, Ml 48187 or fax; 734-525-7986 ' Page B£ <*) 3 Sunday, January 27,2008 The Observer S Eccentric Newspapers www.hometownlife.com Hugh Gallagher, editor. (734) 953-2149. [email protected] /'• *! Miss Junk Food fights her way back to health V!fth5¾ ^ • *\ ^¾ BY LINDA ANN CHOMiN was the epitome of health," said record the progress of her schools and talk to the kids.: STAFF WRITER Angel Pyle, who grew up fitness program and keep der to think what the insides inWestland."Thebook up her momentum. She these kids will be like when ' When Angel (Reddy) Pyle looked is about making a change started lifting two-pound 30. They need to learn life h an the mirror at her thin frame she from the inside out and weights for bicep curls but before they develop these te] "thought everything was all right." getting my health back." quickly graduated to five- habits. I wish there would b She couldn't see the damage done by Written in a humorous, pound dumbbells. One a Miss Junk Food that came the junk food she existed on for years. conversational style, Pyle of her daily goals was to school" . Pyle doesn't blame her mother for shares the secrets of her junk go to the gym regularly Pyle is heartened by the ft instilling the unhealthy eating habits food addiction and the 10 m the morning. Pyle in spite of their poor roje mc at an early age. The Reddys had six repetitions that transformed doesn't give specifics of Aubrey joined a gym, Aspen children and her time was limited her body. Those include tak how to eat or exercise ning club. Their attitudes at like many mothers today. For break ing an honest look at yourself in the book. She leaves nutrition are changing as wi fast, lunch and dinner it was not and admitting if you are over that up to the individ When Ken asked Aspen i *' lunusual to rely on sugary cereals or weight, or lack muscle tone and ual to develop a plan. wanted to go for icecrei- i .• fast food as she chauffeured them to strength then visualizing the book- athree*mileraceshere "' gymnastics and a variety of activities. person you want to become and BROTHER'S HELP I'd rather go home and i • i Eventually, Pyle graduated from setting a goal. She celebrated the smallest something healthy to ea • John Glenn High School and went . Pyle read every book she could victories, but even more impor "I feel everybody has' i< on to study for a nursing degree, but find on nutrition before deciding on tantly found a source of inspiration power to change," said ignored the lessons on good nutri an eating and training plan. When — her brother Marty who'd gone Pyle. "My advice is to tion. Her husband, Ken, a fireman, obstacles surfaced she refined the from being overweight to buff. She set a goal, write it down cooked separate meals for the family program. She stayed committed dur learned to accept positive and nega and pick a plan and while she ate pizza and chips. Even ing the setbacks, realizing it takes tive feedback. And she never forgot never give Up. You can when her then 4-year-old daugh time to change unhealthy eating hab that maintaining a healthy body is a be a whole new you. ter Aubrey gave up eating carrots its and tone the body. lifelong effort. Her plan continues to Instead of craving junk because mommy didn't she continued "Within three months of being off include working out at the gym six foods, now I crave the the self-destructive habits until a junk food I had so much more ener days a week. On a recent morning good stuff. It's still a wake-up call from her physician at gy. I wasn't on this sugar overload," breakfast consisted of an egg white challenge. When I want age 37- Frightened by the knowledge said Pyle, "I was going through with omelet with veggie sausage. Pyle to eat junk food I do bu she might not see her daughters drawal. I started getting headaches doesn't eat red meat just because in moderation. I used tc Aubrey and Aspen grow up she went but then I stopped having severe she doesn't like it. Instead she looks 'live to eat. Now I eat to on a mission to transform her eating cravings. I still try to eat things with forward to a dinner of tilapia and live." and exercise habits over a period of out sugar. If I eat candy, it's sugar asparagus. Miss Junk Food three years. The result was not only free." "I have one daughter, Aubrey, 19, is available through a new book, Miss Junk Food, but a Pyle says, don't cut calories drasti who's away at college, and a younger Immortal Investments third-place win in a bodybuilding cally to 800 a day and expect to build daughter Aspen, 11. It has changed Publishing at (800) 475- competition last summer. a healthy body. And don't try to lift our whole family. Aubrey grew up 2066 or on her Web site weights that are too heavy and end in a junk food household. Aspen is angeloffltness.com. 'MAKING A CHANGE' up straining or injuring yourself. growing up in a healthy household," "If you looked at me you'd think I Pyle used a spiral notebook to said Pyle. "I'd like to get into the lchominiahoiTietownlife.com is a joint effort with the University of E. 12 Mile at Hoover), Main Entrance, overcome the negative emotions Alliance for Special Education. Terry Feb. 4 to April 17, will have the oppor Free yoga classes Michigan Comprehensive Depression Auditorium, and 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. that can cause heart disease. Dr. Matlen, MSW will be assisting her. The tunity to designate that one of the 10 Astarte Yoga is offering free weekend Center and features an overview of 5, at Qakwood Hospital and Medical Kirk Laman, board certified cardiolo Adust presenter will be Trudy Fink chosen charities receive 25 percent of class in honor of Yoga Awareness the latest SAD research with Dr. Melvin Center, 18101 Qakwood Blvd., Dearborn, gist, author, trainer, and assistant MSW on Dual Diagnosis of AO/HD and their bill. In addition, any private func Day (Jan. 26) takes place 2 p.m. McGinnis, a psychiatrist and professor Kaiman Auditorium, Main Entrance. Professor of Medicine Michigan State Substance Abuse: Recovery to Focus tion that is held at Opus One between Sunday, Jan. 27 at Astarte Yoga, of bipolar disorder and depression at Programs combine hypnosis and University. For cost and to registra . on Managing AD/HD, The Parent and Feb. 3 and Sept. 30 can be designated 21894 Farmington Rd„ Farmington. For the U-M center. His presentation will behavior modification. The first 45 tion, call (734) 434-8545. Adult groups meet simultaneous in as a Cuisine for a Cause event and 25 details, call (248) 427-0550. be followed by a panel discussion with minutes is free. If the participant feels Self-defense class different rooms. Meetings are free to percent of .the bill will be donated to Blood drive Dr. J. Todd Arnedt, director of the U-M' comfortable with the program, they For women and men 11 a.m. the first members and up to a $5 donation per JFCC. To qualify, you must mention Red Cross blood drive takes place Behavioral Sleep Medicine Program, pay $79.99. Save $10 by registering at Saturday of every manth at the non member family or option to join. that this is a Cuisine for a Cause event 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, in and Dr. Neera Ghaziuddin, assistant easywillpower.com. The fee includes Sanctuary Chiropractic & Wellness If school is closed due to inclement upon booking. At the conclusion of the the Parish.Hall at St. Edith Catholic professor of psychiatry. hypnotic session plus Greenberg's Spa, 35275 Plymouth, Livonia. Call weather or power outage, the phone campaign, a celebratory wine-tast Church, 15089 Newburgh, Livonia. CARE House of Oakland County book, The Right Weigh: Six Steps to (734) 421-7100. The techniques, line at (248) 988-6716 witl Indicate if ing reception will be held 5:30-9 p.m. Waik-ins welcome. For information, Circle of Friends holds its annual fund- Permanent Weight Loss, behavior mod tactics and information will be new the meeting is canceled. Friday, April 25 at the Ford Conference call (734) 464-1222, Ext. 309. raising luncheon noon Tuesday, Jan. ification booklet, home reinforcement each month and will add to any prior Health enhancement classes and Event Center in Dearborn. The Alzheimer's Association 29, preceded by a jewelry show 11 a.m. hypnosis CD, and unlimited free repeti class instruction. No charge, but a $5 Classes begin Feb. 4'for classes for event features a live auction and more The Facts about Alzheimer's Disease to 2 p.m. by designer Sharon Meyer at tions of hypnosis for one full year, if donation will be sent to a shelter for exercise (including yoga), CPR and than 60 premium wines with a stroll and Related Dementias will be dis The Townsend Hotel, Birmingham. A needed. No reservations required. Call abused women and children. childbirth, and support groups for ing supper specially prepared by Opus cussed at Our Lady of Good Counsel portion of proceeds go to CARE House. (800)848-2822. Arthritis Foundation programs cardiac, cancer, stroke and diabetes • One. Tickets are $100 and $80 is tax Parish social hall (downstairs) at North Speaker is Naomi Griffith, a consul Sharing & Caring Winter classes begin for programs patients; eating.disorders; Alzheimer's deductible. To purchase tickets for the Territorial and Beck 7 p.m. Monday, tant on child welfare issues. Circle of New surgical options for high-risk featuring warm-water and land- caregivers, and the hard of-hearing. wine-tasting reception or for more Jan. 28: For information, call Doris at Friends patron tickets $150, luncheon women with breast surgeon Nayana based exercises, Tai Chi, and a six- The offerings are part of an array of information, call (313) 876-9237. (734)453-9730. tickets $75. Call (248) 332-7173. Dekhne, M.D. and Whitney Ducaine, week series that offers keys to suc offerings at Garden City Hospital's Cardiovascular presentation Bocce Palooza Workshop genetic counselor 7-9 p.m. Thursday, cessful arthritis self-management, Health Enhancement Center. For more St. Mary Mercy Hospital is hosting a Deadline for reservations for the A New You in the New Year, presented Jan. 31 in the first floor classroom in Canton, Redford and Westland. For information, call (734) 458-3242. Blood presentation on cardiovascular health fund-raiser presented by The by Dr.Carol Ann Fischer, D.C., Holistic at the Beaumont Royal Oak Cancer a schedule and fees, call (800) 968- pressure (free) and cholesterol testing 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Feb. 6, Recovery Project is Jan. 28, The Physician, Clinical Nutritionist 7-9 p.m. Center. Sharing S Caring offers ,3030 or visit www.arthritis.org. $5) are also available noon to 2 p.m. on at the Northville Community Senior event supports the Mary and Charles Tuesday, Jan. 29, at the Civic Center education and support programs Hip and knee pain seminars the first Tuesday of the month in the Center. Speaker is St. Mary Mercy's A. Parkhill Foundation for Spinal Library, 35000 Civic Center Dr., Livonia. for breast cancer survivors. All are 4 p.m. Feb. 4, at Mission Health Medical Garden City Hospital lobby. No registra Ginger Ramsay, RN. No charge, regis Cord Rehabilitation which awards Limited to 15 seats. No charge. For res welcome. For more information, call Center - Livonia, 37595 Seven Mile, No tion required. The hospital also offers tration required. Cail (248) 349-4140. ' scholarships and grants to irrdi- ervations, call (734) 756-6904. Learn (248) 551-8586. For possible schedule charge. Information what causes free blood pressure testing for senior This Let's Talk presentation is part of viduals with spina! cord injuries for why our bodies are so toxic and how changes, call (248) 551-8588 prior to hip and knee pain with an emphasis citizens at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 6 and every the St. Mary Mercy Hospital Senior ongoing rehabilitation and therapy toxins effect weight gain and weight meeting. on Osteoarthritis. Conservative and other Wednesday at the Maplewood Health Connection program which services at The Recovery Project in loss. Tips on how to detox, eat properly Free asthma care more aggressive treatment options Community Center. For information, offers aduits 55 and over programs Livonia. The event takes place 7-11 and lose weight with an all natural As a way of celebrating its 24th anni discussed. call (734) 458-4330. and discounts, a free lecture series, , p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at Palazzo di approach. versary in March, Hicks Chiropractic Participants are encouraged to ask Thyroid workshop AARP Safe Driving Program, free blood ' Bocce, 4291 S.Lapeer Road, Orion. Wellness seminars is offering a free six-week program questions and educational materials Find out what you need to know to pressure screenings, Westland Mall : Tickets $120, includes bocce, buffet, With Rena Greenberg to quit smok of care for children under age 15 with are provided. Call (888) 440-7325 to stay healthy with Dr. William Karl, D.C. and Laurel Park Place Walkers Clubs, '- open bar, and silent auction. Attire ing and lose weight (all seminars last asthma. For information or'to enroll register or for information, or visit 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4, at the Livonia • discounts on health education classes, is casual. For details and tickets, call two hours) 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. your child in the program, call (734) www.stjohn.org. Civic Center Library, 32777 Five Mile. To women's programs, more. Call to regis (734) 953-1745. Visit www.therecov- 29 (weight loss) at St. John Oakland 525-7855. Hicks Chiropractic is at CHADD meeting reserve a seat, call (734) 425-8588. ter, identify yourself as a senior. '• eryproject.net for information on the Hospital, 28000 Dequindre at 11 Mile, ' 27537 Warren, west of Inkster Road, Children and Adults with Attention- Cuisine for a Cause Fit Tuesday Foundation, Sponsorship opportuni Corporate-Services Building; 3 p.m. Garden City. Def icit-Oisorder meet Feb. 4, at Way Benefits Josephine Ford Cancer Center 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Feb. 5, group exercise ties available, or 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30 Elementary School on West Long Lake at Henry Ford Health System, Detroit's classes, an ask the dietitian booth SAD forum (weight loss) at Providence Medical UPCOMING Road, east of Telegraph, Bloomfield historic Opus One donates 25 percent wjth nutrition handouts, recipes • Depression: Seasons and Reasons, Center Livonia, 37595 Seven Mile at Heart workshop Hills. Registration begins at 7 p.m. for of all non-discounted guest checks and healthy snacks, and use of the a closer look at Seasonal Affective Newburgh; 10 a.m. (stop smoking) and Living a Heart Centered Life work the presentations 7:30-9 p.m. The par Friday-Saturday, Feb. 1-2. The event exercise equipment, pool and sauna Disorder 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan.. 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at St. Joseph shop 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. ent presentation will be on The ABC's kicks off a nearly three month fund- for*the day at the Botsford Center for •. 29, at the Plymouth District Library, Mercy Hospital, 5305 Elliott Drive, 2, at Unity Church of Ann Arbor: 4599 of Special Education Advocacy for raising event for 10 metro Detroit chari - Health Improvement. Everything is 223 S. Main. No charge. To register, Administration Services Bldg. audito Carpenter Road. Tap into your heart's AD/HD and Comorbid Conditions with ties, which includes JFCC. After the free and no reservations necessary. call (734) 453-0750, Ext. 4 or online rium, Ann Arbor; 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. wisdom for health and healing. Find Marcie Lipsitt who is a Parent Advocate opening weekend, patrons who dine at For information, call (248) 473-3100 at plymouthlibrary.org. The program 4 at St: John Macomb Hospital, 11800 your life's purpose. Learn how to and Grassroots Organizer of Michigan Opus One, Monday through Thursday, or log on to www.botsford.org/bchi. Classes offer New Year's solutions on weight loss and fitness If you started January with a bang, billion a year on exercise equipment years. Here are some of her tips: Make exercise apriority. If you Resolve to live a healthy lifestyle. but now find your New Year's resolu but the population isn't getting slim Focus on your behavior. It is the wait for a magic time to exercise, a Add more fruits, vegetables and tions waning or nowhere in sight, mer." only thing youcan measure. Setting magic space to appear on the calen whole grains to your diet. Sign up Madonna University has a class Stefano suggests setting goals a goal of losing five pounds a week is dar it won't happen. Instead start for a new exercise class, create a that focuses on healthy solutions. based on current behavior and life laudable, but close to impossible. Set gradually with 15-minute walks home gym or start walking with a Lorraine Stefano, a social worker and style, and she should know. Chubby an activity goal, such as walking for a/ound the block or exercising with buddy. college instructor, presents Think as a child, pudgy as an adult, she 30 minutes, three times a week or a DVD before work. Just check To find out more about healthy Trim - Be Trim - Stay Trim 7-9 p.m. would set a goal of losing weight plan to cook a healthy, lower calorie , with your doctor before starting. New Year's solutions, call Madonna Wednesday, Feb. 6. every January but never really get dinner twice a week. Remember any activity is better University at (734) 432-5732 or visit "Most of us get off on the wrong any trimmer. A new diet, a new piece Moderation is the key. Studies than no activity. www.thinktrim.com. The fee for the foot. We step on the scale, look at of exercise equipment, a personal show people who undertake liquid Set short term goals. Make a goal workshop is $27- our weight and resolve, to go to the coach - they all worked for a while diets or cabbage diets gain their for a week, not a month or a year. A class is also available at The , gym every day and eat nothing but but not in the long run. Stefano had weight back when they eat regular Then set the same goal next week or Community House, 380 S. Bates, broccoli and chicken breasts. It isn't to look at her lifestyle, change her food. Healthy eating plans should revise it. You are much more likely Birmingham 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, real," said Lorraine Stefano of Troy. thinking and start gradually. She lost include your favorite foods in smaller to work toward a goal when you can March 5. The fee is $24. To register, "Studies show Americans spend $30 50 pounds and has kept it off for 25 portions. see a target. call (248) 644-5832. (LW) Observer S Eccentric I Sunday, January 27,2008 LOCAL SPORTS www.hometownlife.com "Caryn's such a leader on the floor," WOMEN'S Graves said. "She came over to the bench CRUSADERS PAGE B1 and said 'Sit down, we need to stop FROM PAGE B1 messing around with this team.'" throughout the second half," Carrico Carrico's triple to open OT, described Coker, who also enjoyed a career night said. "Don't be so robotic, just play bas by her coach as "a wild shot," put the with 13 points in 36 minutes. Both ketball." Crusaders up to stay, 62-59. Slaughter and Coker nailed three triples 2 victory Still, the Cards toyed with turning the But also coming through was Rufli, in the match. game into a blowout, leading 47-33 mid with another jumper from the left corner Henry also started sophomore guard way through the second half. as the 30-second clock was expiring. Bryant George (25 minutes, four points, Livonia Stevenson's No. 1 PREP HOCKEY A coast-to-coast driving layup by "Becca Rufli played like a senior six rebounds) and senior guard Karvens ranking was put to the test senior guard Rebecca Rufli - who tallied tonight," Graves said. "And it's really Paillere (40 minutes, three points, 11 Friday night at Edgar Arena. CHURCHILL 4, ANCHOR BAY (: Nathan 14 points in just 22 minutes - amounted nice to have someone like that on your boards), while the only player off the The Spartans improved to Milam tallied his 31st and 32nd to taking the first step out of the deep team. She scored 14 points in 22 min bench to enter the game was sophomore 16-0 overall, but needed three goals of the season Wednesday as hole. utes, and that was crucial." guard Jordan Hoke, who scored seven unanswered goals in the final state-ranked Livonia Churchill (14- Megan Mannarino's triple with Just as important were some missed points in 24 minutes. period to beat Grand Rapids 2) downed the visiting Tars in a non- 5:45 left opened up a 52-41 lead for chances in the final minutes by OAKLAND CC 81, SCHOOLCRAFT 58: Four Schoolcraft leagiie game at Edgar Arena. Forest Hills Northern-Eastern, Concordia, and that would be the final Concordia. Inman swooped in to nab all players reached double figures in scoring Milam opened the scoring at 5-2. time the Cards enjoyed a double-digit of those rebounds and drew fouls each Wednesday night, but the Ocelots could not slow 9:36 of the opening period for the Zach Roberts, who finished margin. time, icing the win with five free throws. down Oakland Community College's offense Division 1 No. 3-ranked Chargers during the second half, falling in a Michigan with two goals, scored the from Dan Bostick and Josh Proben. The Crusaders kept chipping away, When all was said and done, Graves Community College Athletic Association-Eastern game-winner at 2:08 of the Churchill added three more goals with Rufli connecting on a jumper and could smile. But he would like victories Conference game. third. John Vella also added a in the second period to take a 4-0 then a trey from the left flank to make it to not be so traumatic. The visiting Ocelots (2-16,2-7) actually took a third-period goal. lead - Garrett Miencier from Keith 57-51 with two minutes left. "I feel we played about nine minutes 44-36 lead into halftime, on the strength of hit It was 1-1 after one period as Yackley at 0:27; Milam from Proben A putback and foul shot by Carrico of basketball tonight, including OT," ting 19 of 38 from the floor - including five treys Sean Lerg scored from Vella and Tyler Cotter at 5:02; Yackley chipped that down to 57-55 and Xhman Graves said. inll tries. and Michael Voran at 11:34, from Miencier and Milam at 10:17. (14 points, eight rebounds) sank a soft A few minutes later, he summed up But the second half was a different story. OCC while Nick Ullery countered for Ryan Teal's goal at 1:45 of the jumper in the lane, tying the game 57-57 things even more succinctly. (3-14,2-7) dominated both ends of the court, out- final period spoiled the shutout bid scoring the Ocelots 45-14 to win going away. Northern-Eastern two minutes of Derrick Daigneau (13 saves). with 44 seconds remaining in the second "This game was kind of like a view of later. half. our season," he said. "Sometimes we'll Bright spots for Schoolcraft included Alex Churchill outshot Anchor Bay, 29- Nason (16 points, eight rebounds), Ryan In the second period, Joe 14, as Alan Gaglio made 25 saves. Concordia's Ashley Junga (21 points) go out and stink up the place and other Matthews (14 points, 16 boards), Narmer Dudley Byrne's goal from Lerg and "They (Anchor Bay) played good made two free throws to briefly give her times we go out and look unbelievable, (12 points) and Livonia Churchill's Larry Wilson Curran made it 2-1 at 2:06, defense and it was a physical game" team hope to escape with the victory in spots. (10 points). but Grand Rapids' Andrew Churchill coach Pete Mazzoni said. and tie Madonna in the WHAC stand "I tell them, whenever we put together But OCC guards Lawrence Hicks and Victor Rennaker tied it up at 5:45. N0RTflVILLE6,FRAHKLiN3:On ings. But Carrico again tied the game a whole game it's going to be fun to Boss combined for 32 points (Hicks scored "We took a few penalties and Wednesday, the WLAA-Westem with her clutch foul shots. watch." 20 of them), with Justin Greene and Franklin Division leading Mustangs (12-2-1) spent some time in the box As overtime loomed, Inman gave her Murdoch contributing 15 and 10 points, respec downed Livonia Franklin (4-11, 0-5) tively. the second period," Stevenson at Edgar Arena. teammates a pep talk, recalled Graves. [email protected] coach David Mitchell said. "We STEVENSON 4, SALEM 0: John Vella had to go to work on the pen collected two goals and one assist alty killing. It was nice to see Tuesday night as top-ranked Livonia us react and play the way we Stevenson (15-0,3-0) blanked the did the third period." host Rocks (5-9,1-4) at the Plymouth Pat McHugh played all the Cultural Center. way in goal for the Spartans, Mike Voran chipped in with a while Sean Winks gave up all goal and two assists, while Cole Rochowiak completed the scoring five goals for Northern-Eastern for the Spartans with a goal and (10-6-1). assist. FRANKLIN Zf WOODHAVEH 2: In a non- Goaltender Pat McHugh, who league game played Thursday at the made 17 saves, notched his sixth Ice Box, host Flat Rock-Woodhaven shutout of the season. and Livonia Franklin (4-11-1) battled Stevenson outshot the Rocks, .o a draw. 34-17- Livonia hockey clash between Churchill, Stevenson hot ticket BY BRAD EMONS Stevenson will be selling tick STAFF WRITER ets by the North Cafe during all three lunch periods from 10:40 This ticket apparently has a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Tuesday and become a hot item come when Wednesday. two of the state's top-ranked Churchill, the home team, boys hockey teams in Division will also make available tickets 1 clash. during the same lunch hours The game pits undefeated Tuesday and Wednesday, and and No. 1 Stevenson (1.6-0) starting at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday against No. 3 Churchill (15-2) at Edgar. beginning at 8 p.m. at Livonia's Tickets are $5 for adults and Edgar Arena. $3 for students. Both Churchill To avoid waiting in a long and Stevenson faculty and line in what is expected to be staff must show Livonia Public a standing-room only crowd, Schools I.D. to be admitted free. each school will make avail It will be the first of two reg able 500 pre-sale tickets for ular season meetings between the Lakes Division matchup in the two teams. The rematch is the Western Lakes Activities 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 at Association. Edgar Arena. GIRLS GYMNASTICS SALEM 139.00, LIVONIA RED 138.80 Jan. 24 at Salem K.S. Vault: 1. Paula Guzik (Red), 9.45; 2. Alicia DiMauro (Red), 9.05; 3. Margarita Lazarevska (Redi, 8.9; 4. (tie) Jamie Marihugh (Red), Autumn Collins (S) and Kat Kariotis (S), 8.7 each. Uneven bars: 1. Guzik (Red), 9.35:2. Brittany Young (S), 9.0; 3. Katie Koetting (S], 8.85; 4, DiMauro (Red), 8.45. Balance beam: 1. Kariotis (S), 8.8; Z. Koetting (S), 8.75; 3. (tie) Guzik (Red) and Young (S), 8.6 each. Floor exercise: 1. Koetting (S). 9.45; 2. Guzik (Red), 9.2; 3. 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His addiction has grabbed hold of him so much that he is not himself any more. In each of these cases the person is "here but not here." fc Dr. Boss breaks down ambiguous loss » + *N im^rf*-*"* into two types: in one type the person is not here (MIA, abducted but is still here). In the other kind, sort of the opposite, the person is here but not here. What makes these situations ambigu ous is the unknown aspect in each case. In one situation, here but not here, the unknown is whether or not the person will return, or be returned. In the other the person is no longer psychologically able to participate and the unknown is whether that will change in any way, for better or worse. In each case stress is high. In the cases of addicted persons, whether to drugs, alcohol, shopping, BY LINDA ANN CH0MIN Umbria, where they enjoyed gambling, spending, internet, the STAFF WRITER the wines and cuisines of the experience of life is that those close to regions. the addicted person often have to live *^"* here was no coaxing "We also made tortellini "around" him or her so that while life ~s Charles Calomeni into and ravioli and ate what we goes on a part of it is either stuck or on ? the vat with his wife made," Carrie Calomeni said. hold; any of these situations contribute Carrie in spite of the fact "It was so much fun. We get to a profound numbing effect of feelings his size 12 feet could have our magazine every month and behavior on LIIU.SC in die immaiiau- stomped a lot of grapes. and can't wait to see what vicinity or friends/confidantes/i'aiiiily The Livonia couple laugh they have planned. We just members of the person at the center of when they think of the trip booked a trip to France on the the "ambiguity." they took to Italy with the Rhone River." Oftentime's common wisdom in a Nomads. It was one of six Retirement has allowed the situation like this suggests not dealing destinations they reached in Calomenis to not only dis with this, walking around the "elephant the travel club's private plane cover the world, but meet new in the living room," trying to be upbeat last year. The two began friends through the Nomads. and happy when that becomes phony 2007 with a Panama Canal The club's 6,000 members and artificial. Dr. Boss says the best way trip, followed by a riverboat range in age from 50 to 75 to address these situations of ambiguity tour down the Rhine River and live in Michigan cities, is to face it, address it, make sure it is in through Germany, before including Birmingham, but the open, and find a way to deal with it. heading to Greenbrier Resort also the states of New York "The goal for families is to find some in West Virginia then to and Ohio. way to change even though the ambigu Yellowstone in Jackson Hole ity remains," Boss explains. and finally to Tuscany and Please see NOMADS, C5 The goal is to balance grief, over what was lost, with participation in what is still possible. Her book, now available at bookstores, is a collection of real stories and experiences that provide insight into how families can remain resilient. Boss writes in an easy- to- read and understand style. She wants her insights, gained from University of Minnesota-sponsored research, to directly help the general public. Already she has heard from readers whose new BY LINDA ANN CHOMIN their orchestra conductor Kypros Markou understanding has helped reduce their STAFF WRITER kept alive their enthusiasm for classical stress. music at Wayne State University where One example which Dr. Boss gives The two violins, viola and double they met and formed the quartet in 2002. is of a family member, a father, who bass crowd into the small living room Through their music they try to appeal always used to cook a major holiday in Westland. The Eye of the Tiger never to all ages, but, as teachers, are especially meal. He came down with Parkinson's. sounded like this. The II Segreto String interested in exposing students to classical Overtime he could no longer be in Quartet strives not to play like Survivor or composers. charge of the cooking, planning set up anyone else. "We're doing a presentation incorporat and invitations. The family regrouped Michael Rais, Melissa Roberts, Joseph ing rock and roll in a classical setting to to keep the event going and dad became McGraw, and Nady Benyamine thrive on try to make it more current to relate to it," the one to cook the popcorn, and there blending classical, rock, punk, electronica, said Michael Rais, 24, the orchestra, band after pass out apples. The ambiguity and world music into their style of music. and choir director at Frost Middle School was changed by the family into a con Improvisation is key when it comes to in Livonia and double bass with the quar crete, specific and direct public way for performance or the classroom for these tet. the family to deal with the event. This four public school teachers. They even "We take a rock song and play it with change took into account the grief of experiment with amplifiers, pick-ups and classical instruments," said Joseph the loss of Dad as the chef and architect electronic processors at times. McGraw, 31, a graduate of Lahser High of this event and changed it into an This past weekend they were scheduled School in Bloomfield Hills. 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Eight Mile, Detroit 313-846-8400 734-365-5200 734-542-6100 313-527-4000 734-324-7800 586-276-8200 313-387-8700 C2 Observer & Eccentric | Sunday, January 27, 2008 (*) H0MET0WNLIFE.COM www.hometowntife.com FVi Train show to raise Talent wanted for Jan. 30 for school's programs Albert's show St. Robert Bellarmine Men's Can you sing? Do you Club holds its 22nd annual Ole have a funny story to Toy and Train Show 11 a.m. to share? Then Craig Alan is 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27 at looking for you to perform the school on W. Chicago and 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. Inkster roads, two miles west 30, at Albert's on the Alley, This quintet from the Wayne Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society will of Telegraph, Redford. For 5651 Middlebelt, Garden serenade your sweetheart with a singing valentine. details, call the Rectory at (313) City. 937-1500, John Avey at (313) Join hosts John Thiede 937-1670, or Joe Carrier at (248) and Alan for an evening of 344-4422. ft amateur talent, improvi- Give your sweetie a singing valentine Admission is $3 per person, sational theater, comedy, Nothing says you care like a vocalists will even deliver a $6 per family. Raffle tickets for and the opportunity to win Singing Valentine. A barber special personal gift if you a new, complete train set cost $1 prizes. Singers, story tell shop quartet from the Wayne wish. each or 6 for $5. The kitchen will ers and poets are sought Chapter of the Barbershop The cost for a Singing be selling food and beverages. for the Albert's Has Talent Harmony Society will serenade Valentine is $40. If you wish to Proceeds helps fund St. Robert's show. Those that wish to your sweetheart at home, present the Singing Valentine school children sports and school perform should arrive one at work, or anywhere else in person by singing with the programs. half hour prior to showtime you choose in the Westland, quartet, the cost is only $20. Visitors will be able to have or contact Alan at (734) Garden City, Plymouth, Call (248) 477-2782 or (313) their trains tested by the Lincoln 546-5207- Canton, Livonia, Northville, 424-2384 to schedule the Park Train Club and see four Winners are judged by Wayne, or Dearborn areas. delivery between 8 a.ra. and 9 trains in operation on the same 0,^ audience favorite. Alan In addition to the Valentine p.m. on Thursday., Feb. 14 (or layout. The show also features a performs magic and mind serenade of two love songs, as arranged), or send e-mail to second layout by Bob Pardington, reading at Albert's on your special person will receive [email protected]. an American Flyer. Visitors can the Alley 9-11 p.m. every a red rose and a personal Orders should be placed by also find out what dad's or grand Earl Miller is shown holding the new Lionel Pennsylvania Flyer Train Set Friday. ized Valentine's Day card. The Tuesday, Feb. 12. dad's trains are worth. he won in the raffle at the 2005 Ole Toy and Train Show. ifopipffcPWP QUARTET To illustrate the point, Rais mentions the ALL SAINTS FROM PAGE CI configuration of the II Segreto. The basic string quartet usually calls for a cello instead teaches at Prevail Academy in Mount of a double bass. CATHOLIC SCHOOL Clemens. "We get a greater depth of sound," said Serving the Western Wayne County "In school you see lots of kids desensitized Roberts. th from the arts," added Rais. "We mix it up on Lightyears from Pachelbel's Canon in D Preschool through 8 grade our classical instruments. Anyone can enjoy becomes a punk rock version with so much classical music. You don't have to get dressed energy. It is one of the tracks on When Kippie up in a tux." Attacks, the quartet's first CD which is dedi Rais and McGraw played with garage cated to Markou and available on the Web bands and want their students to know about site at www.ilsegretostringquartet.com. The "A School You Can Believe In" the performing opportunities available. CD as well as the quartet have been nominat We are1 now taking applications for the 2008-09 school year. The II Segreto Quartet has played every ed for Detroit Music Awards. All of the tracks where from elevators to rest stops. They sim were written by the quartet except for On ply walk into random places like Starbucks With the Show by The Lawrence Arms and and McDonald's and pick up their instru Sonic Youth's Sugar Cane. ments. Never once have they been asked to "It's a melting pot of contemporary music," OPEN HOUSE leave. The response has been so positive they said violinist Nady Benyamine, 24, a graduate plan a summer tour of music festivals and gas of Troy High School. Benyamine just finished Wednesday, January 30,2008 stations. his student teaching in West Bloomfield and "A lot of string players think they can only is substitute teaching while looking for a posi 9:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. play weddings. Teachers don't show kids how tion. He began studying classical violin with to gig," said 29-year old violinist Melissa professors of the Cairo Conservatory of music We welcome students from all parishes in the Archdiocese of Detroit. Roberts who teaches at Premier Academy in in Egypt where he was born. Detroit. "We show them how to do it without "We just said this is what we're going to do. 48735 Warren Road Canton,MI 48187 getting into trouble over copyrights and use Some are focused and accurate, some not. different effects with violins to create their We're very experimental." own sounds. 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He's starting offerings surprised when dentist Laurence at the Gallery Cafe in South Lyon his 34th year as a dentist and has Miller announces his plan to take where she now lives. maintained an office in Livonia The best place to learn about the entire office staff to the open "They're like family and I enjoy for the entire time. camps available for pre-school ing reception for her art exhibit sharing this stuff," said Vitkay, "What I do is develop relation ers through teens is coming to 7-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, at Starring 33, who was born in Farmington ships with my patients. We know the area. Super Summers for "The Gallery", 118 W. Main, Hills and grew up in Livonia. about each other's families but Kids: Camp Fair educates par Northville. "I've always done art. One of my did I think at age 4 you would be ents select future camp sights Vitkay's been a patient of favorite gifts was an easel at age an (artist)?," said Dr. Laurence to find the perfect match for Miller's for nearly 30 years, but 3 or 4. In elementary school at Miller as he gets ready to hang their children. The fairs will she wasn't expecting this show Kennedy I was in art clubs all the molar on the wall. be held 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. of support even though Miller the way through CAPA (Creative Miller is involved with the Saturday, Feb. 9, at Emerson recently purchased her painting and Performing Arts) program arts himself as a member of the School in Ann Arbor, and 11 of a large molar for his waiting at Churchill High School. It was Bloomfield Players. In 1988 he a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, room in Livonia. an intense program with Barbara played the lead role in Music Man at the Birmingham Conference The molar is just one of the Demgen." "and got hooked." Center. works in her exhibit. The opening At Western Michigan "Her peppers (painting) would What could be a better place reception is part" of Northville's University Vitkay earned a busi be great for a kitchen," said Miller for your children this summer First Friday Art Walk. ness degree but studied art as of Bloomfield Hills. than the healthful, educational Vitkay just finished painting well. Vitkay's show continues environment of camp? What the molar over New Year's week "I didn't return to art until through February. will entertain and educate BILL BRESLER I STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER end so she made a reproduction 2005 when I painted the verte your kids this summer? Where Dr. Laurence Miller and artist Tracey Vitkay. for Miller who paid $200 to $400 brae," said Vitkay. "My chiroprac [email protected] I {734) 953-2145 should you go to find the right program for your child? And what if you have two or more B^*MW*^i^tf *y' '*. /- • children with different needs? It can all be overwhelming. Super Summers for Kids: Camp Fair offers one-stop shopping for the most interest ing and stimulating programs for your children. This event showcases more than 70 U.S. camps, including both day and overnight pro grams. Many new camps will attend this event, including unique programs for children with special needs and diverse options for the older teen crowd. There will be many at Hershel J. Castleberry IH specialty camps such as com Christian Lee Cisxewski St. Mary Mercy puter, sports, college research, May 5,2007 St. Joseph Mercy Hospital February 17,2007 G^den City Hospital ProudParents: August 9 2007 Oakwood Hospital Proud Parent ProudPurents Steven and Heidi Marlow Proud Parents and theater to satisfy every Renee & Jamie Wilkins of Livonia Rochester Hills personality. There is no charge to attend. Families will have a chance to ask questions of the camp representatives about academic enrichment, guided travel, and arts and crafts. In addi tion, high school and college students interested in sum mer employment will have the ' V opportunity to attain valuable information. Christopher James Rodgers Cofoey Vance Lueler Stephen Gregory TVeece March 8, 2007 Botsford General For more information, call June 3,2007 Oakwood Hospital 5/26/07 Oakwood Annapolis Hospital October 26 2007 St Josepti Meroy Hospital Ann Arbor Proud Parents Proud Parents ProudParents Proud Patents events host and coordinator \ri.m& S.'-hlm iMtia of taenia Elaine R. Sturman at (248) 851-7342, or visit www metro- par ent.com. ->>>->> • tf - *tf*' , Jl * Test/Coi!ege Data: Graduating Class 0f2007 ACT Standings «scv BSmP *0 ^ df & v. National 20.7 21.0 21.5 21.0 21.2 Michigan 20.7 21.3 21.8 21.7 21.5 Class of 2007: Attending College 100% 70% of Faculty have Masters or Academic Scholarships 36% Scholarships Earned $5 million Specialist Degrees ge 2007 ACT Standings Spiritual Liturgies r & Social Activities Grades 9 -12 Scholarship/Financing Available Observer & Eccentric | Sunday, January 27,2008 C4 <*) www.hometowniife.com Rescue group offers greyhounds ENGAGEMENTS GreyHeart Greyhound Rescue & Adoption of Road on the southwest corner of Ford and Perrell-Renner Michigan hoists Meet and Greets in February to Morton-Taylor roads. Bruce and Terry Perrell find homes for the animals. The rescue group will be at the Novi Petco 11 of Redford announce the The first will be held at the Canton Petco a,m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, at 43480 West engagement of their daughter, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3, at 43435 Ford Oak Drive, ¢248) 735-4356. Elizabeth T. Perrell, to Colby S. Renner, son of Robert and Linda Hastings of Tecumseh. The bride-to-be is a 2002 graduate of Redford Union High School and received a bachelor of science degree in biology from the University of Michigan in 2006. She is currently a student at the U- M College of Pharmacy and will graduate in 2009. She is degree from Eastern Michigan 06ituaries, Memorials, Remembrances Beardsley-Skluzak employed by Kroger Pharmacy University in 2007- He is Kenneth and Mary Beardsley in Milan. currently a manager of bd's of Canton announce the The future groom is a 2001 Mongolian Barbeque in Ann engagementof their daughter, graduate of Tecumseh High Arbor and a corporate trainer. e-mail: oeot)its@hometownlife,com Kendra Beardsley, to Anthony School and received a bachelor A May 2008 wedding is Skluzak, son of David Ortega of business administration planned. and Judy Skluzak of Dearborn Heights. JOSEPH E. CLOSSER A June 20,2008, wedding Age 49, January 20,2008. Dear father is planned for Dearborn Hills Crist-Coppola of Joseph, David, Robert and Elizabeth. Grandfather of Joseph and Golf Course. Lori Leann Crist of Redford Jadyiyn. Son of William and Loretta. and Robert Keith Coppola of Brother of William, Barbara Jo, Farmington Hills are engaged Charleen and Daniel. Also survived by his former wife Roberta and many, to be married. many friends. Memorial Luncheon The bride-to-be is the Sunday 1pm at the Moose, Loyal daughter of Judy Crist of Order #538, 29137 Ford Rd., Garden City (1 block east of Middlebelt). Tecumseh and Terry and Arrangements by Santeiu & Son. Carolyn Crist of Blissfield. CHARLES THORNE RICK SWOPE She has a bachelor's degree •CHUCK' MURPHY II 53, passed away in accounting from Michigan Livonia. He has a bachelor's Passed away suddenly January 22, December 7,2007 in Wayne, State University and master of degree in business adminis 2008; age 49, of Royal Oak, MI. Born Michigan. Born June 29, tration from the University of in Pontiac, MI at St. Joseph Mercy 1954, in Detroit, MI. Rick business administration from Hospital. Beloved and cherished son was a disabled veteran,of the United Wayne State University. She Michigan-Dearborn. He is vice of Gayle French Murphy and the late States Air Force who spent much of White-Samland is a development supervisor at president of Millward Brown Williams Vhay Murphy. Mr. Murphy his adult life working to help others Robert and Patricia White Thomson Tax and Accounting in Southfield. is a lifelong resident of Michigan. Mr. through his support for nonprofit Murphy leaves behind his devoted social service agencies and churches. of Westland announce the in Dexter. A June 14,2008, wedding wife Paula Anderson Murphy, his He was a familiar sight collecting bot engagement of their daugh The future groom is the son is planned for Fox Hills, the cherished children, son, Corey tles and cans door-to-door in Wayne ter, Tracy White, to Marcus of Sam and Velraa Coppola of Golden Fox. Douglas Murphy, daughter Katelyn and Westland, donating many thou Ann Murphy and Fiona his faithful sands of dollars to help people who Samland, son of the Gloria MARGARET EUGENIA and loyal hunting dog. Dearest fun were homeless or otherwise in need. Samland and the late Ronald GLOMMEN and loving brother of Debbie Murphy His more than 30 years of support for Samland. Hutchins, William Scott Murphy and SOS Community Services in Ypsilanti 92, of Monroe, MI passed peacefully Michael Vhay Murphy. Beloved alone helped thousands of families The bride-to-be is a 2002 White-Kiefer at home on January 24,2008 surround grandson of the late Charles Thome and individuals with food and hous graduate of John Glenn High Dennis and Maureen White ed by her loving family. Margaret (Mike) and Elise Vhay Murphy, ing assistance. Rick was an authentic School and works at Johnson's of Livonia announce the Eugenia Gough was born on August 6, Deputy American Consulate General Good Samaritan and his generosity 1915 in Deckerville, MI eldest daugh of Australia George W. and .Ruth will be long remembered. Rick is sur car wash in Wayne. engagement of their daugh ter of John and Minnie (Munroe) Strother French; survived by adoring vived by his sister Diana Carey, The future groom is a 2000 ter, Nicole Angelique White, Gough. Mom attended Palmer School, nieces and nephews, Richard Mills brother-in-law Allen Carey, and graduate of John Glenn High to Kevin Mark Kiefer, son of Brick School, and Bufton School, in Hutchins, Jr, Michelle French nephews Matthew and Ryan Carey. the Deckerville area. Graduating from Hutchins, Ashley Kern Hutchins, Allie Rick's final interment will take place School and is attending ITT Melvin and Joan Kiefer of Deckerville High School at 16, she MacMillan Murphy, William Vhay at the Southern Nevada Veterans Tech in Canton. He works at Menominee. then entered Michigan State Normal Murphy II, JackStrother Murphy and Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City, FedEx in Livonia. The bride-to-be is a 1995 College. She returned to teach rural Maddie Vhay Murphy; special aunt Nevada. A public memorial service school where she attended as a child, Leigh French of Los Angeles and her will be held 10:30am Wednesday, No wedding date has been graduate of Livonia Churchill teaching grades K-8 until 1937. In daughters Seirra French-Myerson and January 30 at the Wayne Public set. High School. She received a 1939 Mom received her Bachelors Darcy French-Myerson, long time and Library in Wayne, Michigan.. bachelor of science degree in Degree from Michigan State •special family friend Dennis Wholey University and her Masters in 1957. of Washington, D.C. Mr. Murphy was child development at Michigan Mom worked with the Farm Security known for his love of the great out State University in 1999 and Administration in Traverse City, MI doors, his deep love for his entire THOMAS HAW WEEBER a master of science in com from 1939-42, serving counties in family and for his big heart and great Age 66, of Ruskin, Florida, northern Michigan. By December strengths. Mr. Murphy was proud of passed away Sunday, January munity services at MSU in 1942 she entered the Women's Army his heritage as part of the early ski 5v 2008. He was the son of 2006. She is a teacher at Air Corps. As a 1st Lieutenant she industry in Michigan brought forth by Arthur G. and Allison E. the Dearborn Academy in served as an Army Exchange Officer at his grandfather Mike Murphy and Weeber. He graduated from Rochester Dearborn. in 1999- He is employed as Scott Field, IL until her discharge in friends in developing Otsego Ski Club High, attended Ferris State University •October 1945. Mom married Carl in Gaylord Michigan. Mr. Murphy and served in the Michigan National The future groom is a 1995 marketing manager with the Louis Glommert of Suttons Bay. MI in owned C.T.M. Construction Company Guard. In his early years, Tom was graduate of Menominee High Rehmann Group in Troy. Deckerville, MI on March 16, 1945. where he experienced many life long part of the family restaurant, The School. He received a bach A July 12, 2008, wedding She went with him whiie he served in friendships. Visitation Monday 3-8 Hathaway House, in Blissfield, MI, the South Pacific on Kwajalein and in p.m. at Wm, Sullivan and Son Funeral then he worked in hospital administra elor of arts in marketing from is planned at The Inn at St. Hawaii. The following years, mom Home, 705 W. 11 Mile Rd. (4 blks. E tion and most recently in retail sales. Harold Pryor of Livonia Michigan State University John's in Plymouth. taught school at Mount Clemens, of Woodward), Royal Oak. Service Tom lived a life close to God and announces the engagement of Haslett, and Traverse City Public Tuesday 11:00 a.m. at Christ Church found complete serenity in the natural Schools. She retired in June 1979 from Cranbrook, 470 Church Rd., beauty of this planet earth. Survivors his daughter, Shannon Pryor, Birmingham Public Schools as sys Bloomfield Hills. In lieu of flowers, include his brothers Arthur, Michael to Jared Zanon of Denver, Colo. tem-wide Department Head of Home memorial contributions may be made and Walter L. Weeber of Blissfield, MI Shannon graduated from Maguire-Carpenter Economics. Mom enjoyed gardening, to The Corey and Katelyn Murphy and William D. of Kalamazoo, MI; his playing cards, and teaching others. Fund to be established. sisters Allison A. Arscott of Ann Western Michigan University Leonard and Karen Maguire With her vast life experiences, knowl Arbor, MI and M. Toni Shick of Hot in 2003 with a degree in busi of Livonia announce the , i edge of many subjects, and numerous Springs Village, ARK;' and his seven ness administration. She works engagement of their daughter, travels it was always a joy to be in her nieces and nephews and eight grand- J presence and talk with her. For anyone nieces and nephews. Tom remains in in the office at Southpass Brianna Lynn Maguire, to V. who knew Mom, it was not surprising our hearts as a loving, caring and giv Electrical Corp. in Lafayette, Matthew Curtiss Carpenter, to know how many lives she touched. ing brother, uncle and friend. The Colo. son of Kenneth and Carol Mom's greatest loves and joy were her memorial service and interment will husband and family. She is survived by be at White Chapel Cemetery in Troy, Jared is the son of Randy Carpenter of Southgate. her three children: They are Martin MI on February. 9 2008, 12:30 pm. and Sally Zanon of Arvada, The bride-to-be is a 2002 * Elwin Glommen (and his wife Judy) of Memorial contributions may be made Colo. He graduated from graduate of Livonia Churchill West Haven, UT; Carla Lawain to the American Cancer Society McRae of Orick,CA; and Doris.Mae Metropolitan State College of High School. She is employed Glommen of Monroe, MI. Mom is also Denver in 2000 with a degree by Synthetic Plastering. is survived by 8 grandchildren and 13 in exercise science and adult The future groom is a great grandchildren. As per Mom's request a gathering and brief service fitness. He is a firefighter for 1999 graduate of Southgate will be held at the Allore Funeral the West Metro Fire Reserve in Anderson High School. He Home in Monroe, MI on January 26, KENNETH JOHN the Denver area. is employed by Jamison 2008 visitation at 2pm. and funeral services at 4pm. Pastor Dennis Bux of SEYMOUR The couple are planning Industries. Christ Lutheran Church, Monroe MI, Age 87 of Plymouth, bom a spring 2009 wedding in A June 7,2008, wedding is Westland. The couple will hon will .conduct the service preceded by February 6, 1920, went to Acapulco, Mexico, where they planned with a reception at eymoon in Jamaica and make military honors. Internment will be heaven January 23, 2008, at with her husband, Carl Louis his home surrounded by his met four years ago. the Hellenic Cultural Center in their home in Westland. Glommen (deceased 1983) at Fort loving family. Loving husband of Custer National Cemetery, Battle Betty Ann for 60 years. Children: Creek, MI. It will be conducted Karen Ann (Drew) Cardinalli of January 28th 2008. Monterey, CA; Deborah Lynn (Chris) Grunn of Oklahoma City, OK, Jan MILDRED E. WILLISON Wracan-Uehlein Kay Polnicky of Holland, MI, Pamela January 24, 2008 of Bloomfield Hills. Kathy Wracan of Livonia announces the engagement of her Jo (Thomas) KUliany of Novi, MI, and Dear wife of David. Dearest mother 3-' Kenneth John (Renee) Seymour, Jr. of of John (Carol), Ann (Reinhard) daughter, Linda Wracan, to Jeffrey David Uehlein, son of David Dearborn Heights, MI. Grandchildren: Lemke, Stephen (Amy), Roberta and Jeanne Uehlein of Fostoria, Ohio. Stephanie, Brooke, Lindsay Kay, (Scott) Kisker and Theresa (Dennis) The bride-to-be is a graduate of Madonna University and is Courtney Ryan, Katherin Ann, Kerley III. Grandmother of 21. Sister Kenneth John III and Benjamin of Frederick White, Frances Ewbank, employed at Quicken Loans. Thomas. He was preceded in death by Nancy McConnell and the late Robert The future groom has a bachelor's degree in mechanical engi ?k .** his parents, and his sister and brother. White. Family will receive friends at neering from GMI and is employed at Chrysler. Kenneth proudly served as a military Wm. Sullivan and Son Funeral Home, police in the 36th Texas Infantry 705 W 11 Mile Rd. (4 blks. E of An Aug. 2,2008, wedding is planned for St. Aidan's Church in Division during World War II. He Woodward), Royal Oak, Sunday 2-8 Livonia, followed by a reception at Farmington Hills Manor. received the Good Conduct Medal, p.m. In state Monday 10:30 a.m. at The couple will honeymoon in Hawaii. European African Middle- Eastern First United Methodist Church of Service Medal with five Bronze Stars Birmingham, 1589 W'Maple Rd., and one Bronze Arrowhead. He was until the time of service 11 a.m. the best husband and daddy in the Contributions appreciated to Heifer world. He will be in the arms of Jesus, International, 800-689-2511, and in our hearts forever. Cremation services arranged by Vermeulen www.heifer.org. Share your memories Funeral Home-Plymouth. To view at: www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com. obituary and share memories, visit: vermeulenfuneralhome.com Aislinn Melissa Brogdon Rudolph Gene Delgreco Ryan and Amanda (Cavanaugh) Brogdon' Kenneth R. Delgreco Jr. and Laey of Livonia announce the birth of their daugh (Piippo) Delgreco of Canton announce the IRENE L. REAUME ter, Aislinn Melissa birth of their son, Died January 22, 2008 in Mt. Pleasant >*• ^ Brogdon. Rudolph Gene at 96 years old. Formerly of Livonia. Aislinn was born Delgreco on Dec. Beloved wife of the late Leo. Dear mother of Darvin (Patricia), Richard Nov. 26,2007, at 27,2007. (Rose), Jerry (Caroline), Lorraine When you've lost Botsford General Grandparents (Kenneth) Eagleton, Leonard a loved one, place Hospital. She weighed are Kenneth (Jackie), Robert (Dorothy), Beverly 7 pounds, 13 ounces Delgreco Sr. and Conkright and Sharon Gregory. Sister your notice on our of Earl and Alex Bracken. Also sur and was 20 inches long Judy Delgreco of vived by 13 grandchildren and five in at birth. Novi and Gerald great-grandchildren. Funeral mass "it. will be 10 a.m. (in state at 9:30 a.m.) Aislinn has an older and Lynne Piippo Monday at Church of the Holy directory located brother, Donovan, 20 or St. Ignace. Family 24505 Meadowbrook Rd., in every edition of months. Great-grand Novi. Visitation Sunday 2-8 p.m. with a Rosary at 7 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Grandparents are parents are Funeral Home 33603 Grand River newspaper. Michael and Theresa Barbara Delgreco Ave. (1 block West of Farmington Cavanaugh of Dexter of Westland, Rd.) downtown Farmington. Memorials suggested to Isabella (formerly of Livonia), EdandNoreen County Medical Care Facility 1222 Doug and Martee Preczewski North Drive, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 Call 1-800-579*7355 Hickman of Bellaire (formerly of Farmington of Houghton Lake and Gene and Vera Hills) and Jim and Bonnie Brogdon of Harrison of Rudyard. s2W Strickland, Ga. Observer & Eccentric | Sunday, January 27,2008 www.hometownlife.com H0MET0WNLIFE.COM (••) C5 unknown move in. NOMADS Gulf cruise in and out of buses picked us up at the trips are places the Nomads MELROSE Don't let such a situation PAGE CI Dubai." plane. When we arrived at haven't been. In May, we're FROM PAGE CI numb you. Look for Dr. Boss's The sometimes exotic this building, we went in pri confirmed to go to the books as a resource. Refer "You cannot put a price destinations are something vate elevators to the private Nantucket Wine Festival we activity that was able to continue to your faith. The staff of on friendships you make," the club's founders probably dining room with windows did a couple of years ago. It's the event. Samaritan Counseling has just said Calomeni, who joined never envisioned. all around and had a beauti a major fund-raiser for their Sadly there are many kinds of come through special training the Nomads with Charles in "It was started by three ful dinner and cocktails. The hospital. Chefs came in from ambiguity not so easily handled in this area. When life throws 1992. General Motors employees. top floor opened onto the all over the country. It's awe in such a simple, direct, and a curve, or God seems absent, "It's the camaraderie. We The club was one of many roof and it was a beautiful some." active manner. Dr. Boss is a . addressing that situation in faith stay in contact with other around the country in the night. When the tree was lit, 2007 was the best year strong believer in what one's and with help opens up other members," added Charles, mid-'60s when jet aircraft we were right there." financially for the Nomads faith can offer; not only the com wise not seen possibilities. who one day hopes to visit were coming out and air So far this year, the with 97 percent of the seats munity of faith, your church, Calabria, the southern region lines were getting rid of Aubreys have booked two full. The plane or flying synagogue, mosque, congrega Dr. Paul Melrose is executive director of Italy where his grandpar turbo props," Reschke said. trips. Over the years, they've clubhouse was reconfigured tion as a safe place and com of the Samaritan Counseling Center ents lived before coming to "The three employees got encouraged at least four cou to business class in 2006. It munity to share these events of SE Michigan. He can be reached at America. 200 other people together ples to join, but singles are now carries 92 passengers but how your faith gives you www.pauimelrose.com or through (248) Kathie Reschke compares and at least one of the guys also welcome. instead of 145. resources of caring, love, and the 474-4701. The staff of.the Center can be the Nomads to a country mortgaged his house and "We have confirmed a mys "It's first class," Carrie sacredness of life as ultimate, reached at www.samaritancounseltng- club, but invites the public bought a plane. This is our tery trip," Aubrey said. "We Calomeni said. "We love even when loss, tragedy, or the michigan.com or through (248) 474-4701. to see for themselves dur fifth plane over the years. We absolutely love them. It's our the comfort. You can walk ing an open house Tuesday, offer about 50 trips a year. 21st mystery trip in April. around the plane on these Feb. 19, in the Nomads The magazine announces Last year, we went to the long trips." World Terminal at Detroit the trips and everybody has Masters (golf tournament) Metropolitan Airport. For a chance to sign up by a cer in Georgia. A lot of mystery Ichominiahometownlife.com|(734) 953-2145 information, call (734) 941- tain day. A computer does a FEELING SICK? 8000 or visit www.nomad- random selection. We do an stravel.org. encore, a second trip, if it .-•- * Organized in 1965, the not- over subscribes." Simply Self Storage for-profit club offers business John and Carol Aubrey class accommodations in a especially enjoy the mystery Notice is hereby given that on February 12th, 2008 on or after 9:30 Boeing 727 that takes trav trips to'unknown locations. a.m. that Simply Self Storage will be offering for sale under the elers on trips ranging from The Birmingham couple Judicial lien Process by Public Auction the following units. The goods to be sold are generally described as household goods. Terms three to 30 days. Members take shorter vacations since of the sale are fia.s,h,.Q,nly,. Simply Self Storage reserves the right to initially pay $500 to join and they still run a business. In refuse any and all bids. The sale will be at the following location: then $180 annually. 2007, they went to Martha's 34333 E Michigan Ave. Wayne MI. 48184. 734-728-8204". . "I get excited about putting Vineyard, Greenbrier Resort Yolanda Brown - C123 - 2 Leather sofas, box and bin together trips nobody can in West Virginia, an autumn Inger Vaughn - C133 - Bags, furniture, boxes do," said Reschke, Nomads color tour in Vermont and Dottie McCullough - D131 - Washer, Dryer, furniture president and a Livonia the Christmas tree light Futuristic Designs LLC - E140 - Lawn equipment, tools, tool chest, resident. "Last year it was a ing in Rockefeller Center. tool boxes Call by 10am and. 30-day trip to Mongolia and Members since 1982, the Sheree Sills - B101 - Dryer, electronics, boxes Tibet, next year an around Aubreys take at least five Publish: January 24 & 27,2008 the world 30-day trip. We're trips a year. Be Seen the SAME DAY doing two trips we haven't "Boy was that dynamite done in some time: Israel (the tree lighting)," Carol and Jordan, and a Persian Aubrey said. "We flew in and PURSUANT TO 15 USC §1692 YOU ARE HEREBY INFORMED THAT THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND THAT ANY INFORMATION THAT YOU PROVIDE MAY BE USED FOR Where We Care About You! THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in Arthritis Today the condition of a mortgage made by Miguel Roldan and Lisa L. JOSEPH J. WEISS, M.D. RHEUMATOLOGY Roldan Husband and Wife to BENEFICIAL MICHIGAN INC by a mortgage dated February 13, 2007 and recorded on February 16, 18829 Farmington Road 2007 in Liber 45991 on Page 338-343, Wayne County Records Livonia, Michigan 48152 Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date COMPLETE FAMILY HEALTH CARE Phone: (248) 478-7860 hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Four Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-Four and 13/100 Dollars ($124,584.13) including AGE & ARTHROPLASTY interest at 8.97-% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in • Family Practice from Infant to Geriatric The idea that you should wait as long as you can before undertaking hip or knee replacement is said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, • Women's Healthcare notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a outmoded, • Internal Medicine • Sports Medicine Afrequent argument used to delay surgery is; "I'm too old." That response will not hold. If you sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public do not undertake surgery when it is needed you will only grow older more quickly. When you have vendue, Immediately inside the Southerly or Jefferson Avenue • Physical Therapy • Cosmetic/Skin Care advanced arthritis in your hip or knee, you start doing less and sitting more. The retreat happens Entrance to the Coleman A. 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A crack in the pavement, and uneven step on a stairs, or an unseen patch of ice in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241 a, in which case the can lead to a slip and fall. These sudden injuries often result in broken bones that require rapid redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. COMPLETE DIAGNOSTIC CENTER decisions. You are much better off seeing an orthopedic surgeon now, on an appointment that fits Dated: December 27, 2007 Michael M. Grand, Esq. GRAND & MRI • NUCULEAR MEDICINE • ULTRASOUND your schedule, so you can make decisions regarding surgery as you see fit. GRAND PLLC 31731 Northwestern Hwy., #151 Farmington Hills, Finally, you serve your best interest by having surgery before your leg muscles further weaken Ml 48334 (248) 538-3737 72082 ASAP# 961673 01/06/2008, 01/13/ from lack of use. 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So we brainstormed, asking how many bottles of shampoos, conditioners *•-./ employee possible (about 2,300 employees) without time L. perspective. This constraints, and it draws upon people in multiple and lotions could fit in a container. The profit from Cutp article will focus on offices nationwide and in London and Beijing."The them would pay for our freight." That brainstorming the process as "a company rewards participation with gift certificates at session led to the free shipment of 1,600 cases of middle path year's end. Employees who contribute in all IdeaLinks diapers per truck. between the two receive a bonus. "You're not punished (for not When people discuss an idea, they're considered extremes of boundless speculation and.quantitative participating)," she adds, "but you are rewarded." employees. That includes Marcano. "I won't veto an data analysis... (and) posing the right questions...," TELEPHONE idea that's better than mine," he says. "An intern who as advocated in the December, 2007, Harvard An ordinary telephone provides yet another venue works one day a week came up with the best idea a few Photo: Mindy Kuhl, account manager, brainstorms using two Business Review. forbrainstorming. Steven Marcano turns into an days ago. We were crunched. We needed three methods at the Dallas headquarters of The Marketing Arm. Here she TRADITIONAL/WEB-BASED employee every time he brainstorms virtually. That's containers on the water immediately. He had a family contributes to IdaLink, the firm's somewhat unstructured onlne The Marketing Arm, a promotions and events every day, except when he's traveling. He founded the member, a graphic designer, get stock photos off the method. agency headquartered in Dallas, uses brainstorming more than $4 million My Lil' Star Baby Products, an Internet. This saved me a couple of weeks of time, something, they're more likely to follow through. sessions to help with tasks and projects needing a interactive baby product media-based company having to pay for an agency, rent a hall and get Kuhl mentions that while brainstorming fosters a nudge from multiple idea sources. Account manager headquartered in Hartford, Conn., with an office in insurance. And I was always against stock photos." love of ideas, good or bad, the wrong mix of people or Mindy Kuhl says, We submit what we're working on Manhattan. The company has 20 employees and But not all brainstorming goes smoothly. Marcano knowledge can doom a session. Occasionally, a good that we need help on and try to come up with some freelancers. refers to the pressure in every session and the danger idea emerges this way, but only if you have the time to ideas." These weekly sessions, called "Creative Soup," Co-workers from different divisions get onto the of a destructive ego taking over — "when ego and kill. Further, she points out that an ill-defined emerge from office-wide invitations to all 150 telephone to brainstorm the last hour of the day. attitudes get involved and people can't take objective can lead to "people spinning their wheels for employees. Technology enables them to see each other and the constructive criticism"— causing participation and an hour or more, going around in circles." "IdeaLink" is another form of brainstorming there, visuals. At first, it feels as if everyone's in a meeting productivity to plummet. However, he comments that (Dr. Mildred L. Gulp is an award-winning much more free-for-all. It's virtual, calling on everyone without knowing the focus. They discuss positive after peers state in front of peers that they'll do journalist. Copyright 2008 Passage Media.) 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S1MP20375 LESABARE 2001, custom, (734)721-1144 248-335-7480,248-939-6123 3 door, 4WD, super clean, (734) 453-2500 4WD, silver birch, 5.3 Bob Jeannotte Pontiac FORD F150 2005 Supercab loaded, leather, moonroof, Leer Cap w/ bedliner, $4,900. CHEVY SILVERADO 2005 V-8, GM Certified, (734) 453-2500 4x4'XLT, 3.9%, $20,900. $6 995 Call: (734) 420-4481 PONTEAC MONTANA 2003 Extended 4x4, power options, FORD FREESTYLE COLLINS MOTOR SALES Junk Cars Wanted $21,900. Extended, only 54K, one low miles 26K, reduced to FORD FREESTYLE LIMITED LIMITED 2005, leather. WAYNE (734) 721-1616 35 $21,388. Lou LaRiche Chevrolet GMC SIERRA 1990 Extended owner, burgundy, $9,995. 888-372-9836 2006 Leather & icadedi rear air. $16,840. Stk# LUCERNE CXS 2007, 6 Jo r .com IS A GOOD OFFICE (*) Observer S Eccentric | Sunday, January 27,2008 www.hometowniife.com To place an ad call toll free 1-800-579-SELL' (7355) Fax:(734)953-2232 All-New Buick Enclave: A Standout Crossover CLASSIFIED Advertising Feature INDEX ,\ CLASSIFICATION NUMBER •Announcements 6000-6900 •Merchandise T000-T540 •Autos/RVs 8000-8780 • Boats, Motors 8020 By Kevin Koloian l •Motorcycles I.im3 'e> 8C"J Avanti News Features •tracks ' •. 8220 The all-new 2008 Buick Enclave is the newest vehicle to join the crossover fray. With the cargo capability and high seating position of a traditional SUV, the Enclave may be just what Buick needs to break its lackluster sales cycle Buick execs are so confident in their Enclave that it replaces two vehicles, the Buick Rainier and the Rendezvous. The Enclave may be the best of a new family of crossover vehicles from General Motors, which includes the Saturn Outlook and the GMC Acadia. The Enclave and its siblings are all built at a new assembly plant near Lansing, Mich. The 2008 Buick Enclave comes in CX and CXL trim The 2008 Buick Enclave is the newest member of the General Motors crossover levels. Both offer standard seven-passenger seating via second-row captain's chairs and a third-row bench seat. An family, which includes the Saturn Outlook and GMC Acadia. It is also the most optional second-row bench seat is thrown in upon request luxurious. at no additional charge, which increases seating capacity to eight. GM's Smart Slide feature allows entry in the third row objects directly behind the vehicle, but an audible warning of The base $32,055 CX comes with 18-inch alloy wheels, with the ease of a tug of one handle. With Smart Slide, the the objects'proximity. bi-xenon HID headlights, a power liftgate, heated outside second-row seat cushion flips up while the seat-back slides •Displayed on the navigation system display screen, icons Call Toll Free forward, compressing the space occupied by the seat. Also, and audible cues provide an easy-to-understand reference to mirrors, cloth upholstery, a power driver seat, a telescoping when adjusted rearward, the second-row seat provides more 1-800-579-SELL (7355) leather/wood steering wheel, triple-zone automatic climate items behind the vehicle. , :, • control, a six-speaker CD stereo with an mp3 player input legroom for taller passengers and when adjusted forward, it The Enclave can also be equipped with power-adjustable Fax Your Ad: (734) 953-2232 jack, satellite radio and OnStar. provides more storage space or additional legroom for third- outside mirrors that automatically angle downward when\the row passengers. vehicle is in reverse, providing a view of the curb or parking Walk-In Office Hours: The up-level Enclave CXL adds 19-inch wheels, leather upholstery, heated front seats and additional power seat With 18.9 cubic feet of cargo space available behind the lines. Monday -Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. adjustments, including memory settings for the driver. third row, die Enclave is not short on functionality appeal. The mirrors can be programmed so that one, both or none And by folding all seats, you get 116 cubic feet of storage of the mirrors provide this view. After Hours: Call (734)591-0900 Upgrades can be made through four different entertainment packages, which include a navigation space to work with. A must have for Michigan and Wisconsin owners is the Deadlines: To place, system, a back-up camera, a 10-speaker Bose audio system The best other crossovers in this segment can boast is 85 intelligent all-wheel-drive system. This system provides cancel or correct ads. with an in-dash CD changer and a rear DVD entertainment cubic feet of storage, so if you need to haul a lot of things, increased traction on slippery roads and other driving system that plays in 5.1 surround sound. There's also the look no further than the Enclave. Buick engineers designed situations. The system works by delivering just the right. the Enclave's cabin to be as quiet as a library, something Sunday Driver Confidence Package, which adds remote start, rear amount of power to the rear wheels. What's so great about ' parking sensors and heated windshield washer fluid. usually reserved for luxury vehicles. this is that the driver doesn't need to do a thing. The system 5:30 p.m. Friday But the real treats are available through the Luxury Buick's exclusive QuietTuning engineering process automatically decides how much power to apply and delivers Sunday Real Estate Package, which is exclusive to the CXL. This package offers reduces, blocks and absorbs unwanted noise from entering it to the wheels With the best traction. the Enclave's cabin. Some noise-reducing components Customers have a choice of front-wheel drive or all-wheel 5:30 p.m. Thursday adaptive headlights, power-folding outside mirrors, a power tilt/telescoping steering wheel and a 110-volt outlet. include an acoustic laminated windshield, laminated safety drive on the Buick Enclave. Whatever your choice, power;is Thursday door glass, triple door seals, flat-blade windshield wipers, supplied by a 3.6-liter V6 that is good for 275 horsepower. Stand-alone options on both trim levels include the Dual strategically placed sound deadening material in more than SkyScape Sunroof sliding rnoonroof, a second-row storage A 6-speed automatic transmission is standard. This 6 p.m. Tuesday two dozen locations throughout the vehicle and outside tandem makes the Enclave good for 18 miles per gallon inthe console and towing equipment. What sets the Enclave apart rearview mirrors and tires designed to minimize noise. Thursday Real Estate Display from other crossovers is the host of innovative features that city and 26 mpg on the highway. 3 p.m. Monday aren't offered standard or simply unavailable in competing The 2008 Enclave has a comprehensive safety system The Buick Enclave should easily make fans of families who vehicles. designed to protect passengers before, during and after a want three rows of seating and a few luxury features thrown crash. Four-wheel anti-lock brakes, StabiliTrak electronic Some of these features include a second-row seat console in without a luxury price. stability control system - with rollover protection technology Kevin Koloian covers General Motors from Detroit for Avanti that unfolds to help create a flat load floor when the seats - and GM's tire-pressure monitoring system are standard. are folded. Also, the center console storage area is equipped NewsFeatures. Write him at kevinkoloian(5iexcite.com. with a pull-out tray. When removed, the tray reveals a deep Traction control is standard on allmodels. The Enclave is Distributed byFracassa News Group. @2008, Fracassa space for storing a pair of 16-ounce bottles or other tall equipped with six standard air bags: two dual-stage frontal Communications LLC. items. air bags, two seat-mounted side-impact air bags in the first 2008 Buick Enclave The Enclave also features a power-operated liftgate, row and two roof rail air bags that cover all three seating Vehicle class: Crossover SUV. Smart Slide second-row seat feature and a DVD-based rows. Power: V6 engine. rear-seat entertainment system with one of the segment's Added safety is ensured in the Enclave by the optional Mileage: 18 city/ 26 highway. largest display screens. Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist and rear back-up camera, which Where built: Lansing, MI. work together to provide not only a visual reference of Base price: $32,055. AUTO SHOW DESTINATION FEES INCLUDED IN ALL OUR PRICES & PAYMENTS OWNER LOYALTY BONUS* Auto, Air, Powe ^BH 4 * "' Windows, Lock: and morel ™AlHo3ses39months/10,OOOm(lesperv©arun!essoihBrwisenotecl On approved credit 'Prices plus tax, title, destination, ^^••••••••••••i rebates to dealer Assumes lease loyalty. +Call dealer for details Must qualify for GMS & family member pricing With lAnAfUM IE AftlhinTYC OflAfl approved credrt. Pictures may not represent actual vehicles Pricesexpire1-31-08 WV WWKW.»JC#*IltIM*J • I C>l>UlVi www.hometownlife.com Observer S Eccentric | Sunday, January 27,2008 (*) C11 8720] AVIS Does MALIBU LS 2004, V-6, moon- FOCUS 5E 2006, auto, air, COROLLA LE 2006, auto, air, roof, CD, -fully loaded, sharp!! pw/pl, certified, $10,450. Stk# 28K, white, $11,995. What Others $11 950 P20370 Bob Jeannotte Pontiac 'jOHNROGINBUICK NORTH BROTHERS FORD 734-525-0900 (734) 524-1264 (734) 453-2500 CAN'T! MAUBU LTZ 2007, blue, V-6, FOCUS SE 2006, green, 30 You're Approved full power, leather, chromes, MPG, very nice, low miles, sharp! $15,995 $11,995. ' For The Auto Bill Brown Ford VOLVO SPORT, S-70, 1999 2 YOU Want door, all Black beauty, very MILAN 2006 Premier ¢734) 721-1144 (734)522-0030 TAURUS, 2000 GRAND PRIX 2007, 6 to VIBE 2006, FWD, great miles, low miles. $5,900. Auto, air, extra clean. silver, 17K one owner, like choose, SE, GT, all models, looks good, only $14,788. • TYME AUTO 734-455-5566 MALIBU'S 05-04, 10 to FOCUS WAGON SE 2005, North loaded, very clean, 21K, $2,200. new, loaded, $16,805. some moonroofs, from Call For Details choose, all are loaded, some $15,950. $10,500. Brothers TYME AUTO 734-455-5566 moon roofs, save, from $9,950. SATURN of PLYMOUTH JOHN ROGIN BUICK (734)721-1144 ASK FOH MR. SCOTT JOHN ROGIN BUICK (248) 842-4740 (734) 453-7890 734-525-0900 734-525-0900 TAURUS, 2004 FOCUS ZX4 2005, black, SABLE LS 2003 premium pkg, loaded, extra clean, 70K, 40,400 miles, like new. First GRAND PRIX GT 2002 4 dr., MONTE CARLO SS 2003, V-6, auto, power moon, moon, leather, 5 speed, Value Lot $5,900 takes it. silver, 3.8 litre, only 81K, moon, silver, loaded, $10,888. leather, multi-CD, ABS, power $9,450. Great Selection of 734-416-5599 $8 990 ION2 2005 Quad coupe, auto, Fox Hills seats, $9,450. SATURN of PLYMOUTH Budget Vehicles SATURN of PLYMOUTH silver, only 33K, extra clean, Chrysler-Jeep FORD RANGER 2003 THUNDERBIRD 2003, both SATURN Of PLYMOUTH (734) 453-7890 supercab 4x4, cap, full tops, 8K, $26,995. (734) 453-7890 (734) 453-7890 extra cool, $10,790. (734) 455-8740 SATURN Of PLYMOUTH FOCUS ZX4 SES 2006 4.dr., power, $11,840. Stk# Bill Brown Ford GRAND PRIX GT 2006, 7T6325A (734) 453-7890 15K one owner, like brand CHEVY TRACKER 2002 4 (734) 522-0030 Qldsmobile metallic blue, 32K one owner, Chrysler-Plymouth new. $12,840. dr., 4x4, 49,340. extra clean, $13,490. QEMvei&EccentrlGClassilleds SATURN of PLYMOUTH Stk#8T6025A 8524] ALERO 2002 4 dr., black, low SATURN Of PLYMOUTH Just a quick CONCORD LX, 2002 Full NAVIGATOR DVD 2003 miles. $5,995 with warranty. power, mag wheels, exc. (734) 453-7890 (734) 453-7890 call away Has it all! $21,740. P20344 COLLINS MOTOR'SALES cond., 39K miles, $6,295/ 1-800-579-SELL' FUSIONS 2007,14 to Choose, FORD RANGER 1998 ALANTRA GT.-2002 WAYNE (734) 721-1616 GRAND PRIX GT2 2004, best. 734-968-2646 all colors, low miles, name Supercab 4x4, $6,700. Auto, Sunroof, runs & looks SECOND CHANCE FINANCING your price!" Stk# 7T5000A like new. $3900/besf offer, ALERO 2002, dark green, leather, moon, green, $11,995. L300 2002, V-6, auto, front PT CRUISER 2004, only 47K, FORD RANGER 1998 4x4 734-459-5446. sunroof, $5,495. Bob Jeannotte Pontiac wheel drive, power pkg, SAME DAY APPROVAL silver, auto, one owner, clean, supercab, auto, loaded, Bob Jeannotte Pontiac (734) 453-2500 cruise,'$7,980. $8,490. (734) 522-0030 $5,960. Stk 7T5000A SATURN of PLYMOUTH ESCORT 2000, auto, air, (734) 453-2500 GRAND PREX GT2 2005. SATURN of PLYMOUTH MUSTANG 2004 Convertible, $3,740. 8C8129A bright blue, leather, (734) 453-7890 OPEN CHAPTER 7 & 13 OK (734) 453-7890 dark blue, 22K, auto, $13,495. ALERO GLS 2003 4 dr., silver, FORD ESCAPE 2003, CHEROKEE 2000 4x4, 6 cylin moonroof, $14,995. moon, spoiler, chrome wheels, L300 2003, V-6, auto, 52K, / REP01 YEAR OLD OK! / MEDICAL BILLS OK! PT CRUISER LIMITED 2001, 5 Bob Jeannotte Pontiac clean, 1 owner, $8,750. ' der, auto, $5,995 with warran FORD WINDSTAR LIMITED •extra extra clean, $8,840. Bob Jeannotte Pontiac loaded, extra clean, $9,780. speed, leather, moon, $6,995. ty /FIRSTTIME BUYERS OK! (734) 453-2500 2000, DVD, leather, loaded, COLLINS MOTOR SALES SATURN of PLYMOUTH (734) 453-2500 SATURN of PLYMOUTH Fox XXills $7,940 P20324A WAYNE (734)721-1616 {734} 453-7890 (734) 453-7890 Chrysler-}eep SUNFIRE 1997, sport pkg, 5 CAUAT-QDAVflDR VEiTODaY GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO speed, $3,795. (734) 455-8740 L300 2004, 51K, black, auto, North Brothers 1997, 4X4, $4,495. COLLINS MOTOR SALES ABS trae control, alloys, CD, SEBRING 2005 4 dr., gray, COLLINS MOTOR SALES WAYNE (734) 721-1616 WAYNE (734) 721-1616 extra clean, $10,990. 33K one owner, exc cond, BONNEVILLE 2005, V-8, SUNFIRE 1999 Coupe, auto, SATURN of PLYMOUTH power pkg, alloys, $10,500. GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO black, loaded, $18,495. air, only 29K, $5,995. SATURN of PLYMOUTH 734-524-1318 2003 4x4, red, $9,995 with (734) 453-7890 warranty. Bob Jeannotte Pontiac Bob Jeannotte Pontiac (734) 453-7890 Financing for everyone! (734) 453-2500 (734) 453-2500 $1000 FOR TRADE SEBRING LXi 2001, 72k, TAURUS 2007,10 to choose, COLLINS MOTOR SALES BONNEVILLE SLE 1998, oeoas7644o $6,495 with warranty, from $11,995. All colors. WAYNE (734) 721-1616 sharp, silver, only $4,995. COLLINS MOTOR SALES Bill Brown Ford GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO CAMRYLE 2007, gray, auto, 4 20 Finance Companies Ready TO Help! WAYNE (734) 721-1616 Bob Jeannotte Pontiac (734) 522-0030 2004, leather, moon, V-8, dr., 27K, one owner, extra clean, new tires, $16,400. Get Your Best Shot at MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE 46K, $15,895. (734) 453-2500 ***; 8440] 2006 Screaming yellow, full TAURUS GL 2004, cloth inte Fox Hills G-6 GT'S 2005-06, 2 to -is i..Jft SATURN of PLYMOUTH 1-800-568-9092 pony pkg,'9,000 miles, 6 disc rior, $4,495. Chrysler-Jeep choose, sunroof, heated (734) 453-7890 CD changer/MP3 hookup, big COLLINS MOTOR SALES GET APPROVED IN AS LITTLE AS 1 HOUR CHARGER RT 2006, Hemi, (734) 455-874.0 leather, GM Certified, from 6 cyl, fog lights, $17,500 or WAYNE (734) 721-1616 $12,995. CAMRY, 2003 Very low miies, OR catx leather, low miles, $21,995. best Offer. 586-945-5030 LIBERTY 2004 4WD, V-6, CD, garage kept since new. Great TAURUS SE 2000 Wagon, what a deal, $13,995. little gas saver. $5,900. FOR 24/7 PRE-APPR0VAL ASK FOR MR. ROBERT Fax mutis MUSTANG GT 2003 gold, very clean, must see, (734)721-1144 SUNFIRE 2002 2 dr., TYME AUTO 734-455-5566 Chrysler-Jeep Convertible, triple black, 5 $5 995 speed, $15,995. black beauty, low miles, (734) 455-8740 (734) 721-1144 G5 2007, like new, have to onfy $7,995. Bill Brown Ford see, $14,740. Stk# 8C8250A DAKOTA, 02 Extended cab, all Bill Brown Ford (734) 522-0030 LIBERTY 2005, black, 4x4, NORTH BROTHERS FORD Lou LaRiche Chevrolet Black beauty w/many x-tras. (734) 522-0030 alloys, like new, 27K, very 888-372-9836 1-800-579-SELL 30K Mi. $5,900. (734) 524-1264 TAURUS SE 2007, 23K, full TYME AUTO 734-455-5566 MUSTANG GT 2003 sharp looking, $16,400. G6 2006, auto, air, gray, warranty, $10,995. Convertible, triple black, low SATURN of PLYMOUTH certified, 20K, $12,995. SUNFIRE 2003 2 dr., blue, miles, $16,995. DODGE DAKOTA 2001 Fox XXUls (734) 453-7890 Bob Jeannotte Pontiac sunroof, power options, CD, Cfean-Like New, 37,000 Bill Brown Ford Chrysler-Jeep low miles, GM Certified, miles, air, auto, bed cap & (734) 522-0030 (734) 455-8740 (734) 453-2500 $8,595. mat. $6,500. 248-474-7595 G6 2006-05, 12 to choose, Hed/folMa/L- MUSTANG LX 2007 A m w u some moonroofs, auto, (734)721-1144 INTREPID 2001, full power, Convertible, silver or red, CONTINENTAL 2002, fully loaded, from $11,950. auto, like new! $18,995 loaded, leather, moonroof, low miles, $6,495. JOHN ROGIN BUICK VIBE 2006 Sport, 30K one A m W Hon. Emp. Total s 2008 IMPALA due at signing $3299 SALE PRICK 26,230 Auto overdrive trans, 3.5 V-6 SFI, stereo/ CD, tilt, cruise, power windows 3, power windows locks, mirrors & seats, per e control, floor mats AM/FM stero CD, rear & locks, floor mats onth lote start, rear parking assist, OnStar, 5 yr/ ssistance. Stk#8L73048 39 Month/32,500 Mile Lease & &_JI GMS due at signing: 1st mo payment $223, total due $223 Non-GMS due at signing: 1st mo payment $223, $500 down, total due $723 GMS PRICE "H 9,989 SALE P 2008 SILVERADO 2008 TRAILBLAZER New* .•*&>i Lease Kcyli'ss Er.tiy • OnStar • XM Radio 3 conditioning, powerwndous locks & ra rars keyless entry urn. wheeEs, OnStar anclock brakes Trailering Pkg remote 279 Ac titv 2---0^^3:( (.=Ass stance S&MB1590 GMS PRICE $26..1 D Mile Lease 39 Month/32,500 Mile Least Autoc.v,«....v nv..,s...,^...n, SALE PRICE "•27.BQ4* ' gnine: 1st mo GMS due at signing: 1st mo totafdue $233 4.2 16 engine, locking diff., payment $263, totaldue $263 i*f flnnlnrr. let sunroof, stereo-CD, OnStar, \TnH_r.Mc ^ue at signing: 1st $263, $700 down, due S963 REPUTATION IS EVERYTHING -> 38000 Grand River Avenue L:u Farmington Hills, ME 48335 LiRlche^ -1 248-473-8000 • Fax: 248.478.0635 www.Sellersgm.com 8 40875 PLYMOUTH RD< *A •* * THUPS w*-w» • TUES , wm, & F*I. a 3OAM-6PM •• II . • A • •• • 1.866.385.8000 *N. r •l -•! l i/ lis due o. ••• • Lc ISI- *i*h a,»> tn It i irch.iM • • I »1 11 Isi p (-" •»! -rm 1 cl «•• 1 fc l"*i » Jii- (.IT mil With ifi-r).. >J c-idi* Sbh • -I ••> •• 11I ibil ty 012 (*) Observer & Eccentric | Sunday. January 27,2008 www.hometownlife.com Only valid at Bill Brown Ford, 32222 Plymouth Road, MOS. Livonia, Michigan No cash value. Cannot be combined $1533 due at delivery ALL FEES INCLUDED * with other offers. You must present this coupon. One $1478 due at delivery ALL FEES INCLUDED * coupon per customer. Expires on January 31,2008. J leather seating, power windows & locks, heated teattter, tBtTwheeth pwns(ndws'& lodes, heated pwu power seats, AM/FM, CD/MP3, audi ophite w/sub woofer i « S \ t; •*« ^ %: 36 fj 'MOS. ALL FEES INCLUDED' $1364 due at delivery ALL FEES INCLUDED * Motoroof, auto trans* AM/rWCp(w/Siriu£radto> .^, «Tow&CO,ele^fon^Shia(oR^theflyts«d|ngrear A/C power windows A& locks, speed control, AM/FM,, power windows, locks & seat, speed control, tilt wheel r W%: wm,WlM, w tllt,prcan^p^, sat. racflo, keyless. - - < CDX6/MP3 sound system, convenience group > We will waive your Last Two Payments! Leases due through October 1,2008 are eligible for up to 2 payments! 32222 Plymouth Road, Livonia ' (JjAifj^U-Ss^'itj A.jj&A}"i s£L_ ^'iE. ''i J! •LV. *MHp«ynierfe and buy prices tor o^iatHyir^AVZptam^ All payments include acquisition fee, exclude tax and lioensefees 10,500 mifesperyear Buy for price add tax, doc and destination fee. Subject to availability. All rebates assigned to dealer. Pictures may not represent actual vehicle Payments and pnces per program in effect at publication and are subject to change Owner loyalty rebate included where applicable All offers expire 01-31 -03