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BY DARRELL CLEM "I'd be more concerned about getting in my "That's a discussion we're going to have involving groundwater and methane — findings STAFF WRITER car and driving to church on Sunday than wor­ to have with Wayne County and the city of they said need further analysis. rying about this being a risk to my life," he said. Westland," Sygo said. Soil borings also revealed three samples of People who live or work near Central City Sygo's remarks came after the Observer, in For now, the park that was once considered underground PCBs and just one of mercury that Park are not likely at risk despite new test conversations with city workers, was asked Westland's recreation jewel will remain closed exceeded acceptable residential standards, but results that show widespread contamination, whether people are likely safe in Taylor Towers, indefinitely after state officials said new test state officials said the tests didn't indicate any mostly from lead, a state official said Friday. a high-rise senior complex near the park's south results show widespread contamination, mostly evidence of industrial dumping. Based on what is now known, residents and end, and in city buildings to the north, such as from lead. "There's not any widespread plume of poisons workers also aren't likely to be threatened by the Bailey Recreation Center, Westland 18th Beth Vens, project manager with the we didn't know about," Vens said. "For a park findings of contaminated groundwater or meth­ District Court and City Hall. Michigan Department of Environmental user, in general there aren't any new issues. It's, ane, a gas common to landfills, said Jim Sygp, Workers also asked the Observer whether soil Quality, estimated that three-fourths of the just that the area that needs to be addressed is deputy director for the Michigan Department of borings for lead and other contaminants should park has contaminants, and officials also said Environmental Quality. be conducted beyond the park. the latest results also found potential issues Please see PARK, A3 Police seek info about carjacking

BY DARRELL CLEM "He was lying in wait between cars STAFF WRITER and approached the victim as he was walking to the store," Benson said. "He A carjacking suspect remains at pulled out a handgun, took the guy's large after a 32-year-old man's vehicle wallet and car keys, and he took off was taken at gunpoint Monday night with his car." outside the Kroger at Michigan Avenue The stolen car, a 1992 Mercury and Merriman Road, police said. Grand Marquis, hadn't been found as The victim also was struck by anoth­ of Friday. er car, possibly driven by an accomplice "After the victim gave up his keys who wanted to stall him from going and wallet, he fan toward the store, at inside the store to seek help, police Sgt. which time a white Chrysler Sebring Chris Benson said. The victim wasn't or (Dodge) Neon pulled out of a park­ seriously injured during the incident, ing space and struck the victim before which happened about 10:30 p.m. fleeing the parking lot as well," Benson "A guy was going into the store and said. was ambushed by somebody who was Authorities believe the gunman and waiting in the parking lot," Benson said. the man driving the white car were The victim told police he was working together. Anyone who has approached by a suspect described as information about the incident is urged Tammy and John Henderson stand in front of the lawn sign, asking for donations of a black male, 5-foot-U to 6-foot-l, 175- to call the Westland Police Department returnable bottle and cans. Tammy's Heart Italian Dinner 190 pounds willi a medium build. The at (734) 721-6311 or (734) 722-9600. fund-raiser will be 6-11 p.m. assailant wore a black mask over his Saturday, Sept. 8, at the Wayne- face. [email protected] I (734) 953-2110 Ford Civic League, 1645 N. Wayne Mending he Road, Westland. Dinner will be served 7-8:30 p.m. Tickets cost $20 for adults BY SUE MASON STAFF WRITER and $15 for children 12 years and under for salad, mostac- t first blush, it's hard to believe Tammy cioli, vegetable, roll, dessert and Henderson is a hair's breath away from beverage. being on the heart transplant list. She There also will be a disc jockey, doesn't look frail, she doesn't look sickly. But cash bar and raffles 9-10 p.m. underneath the good exterior beats a heart BY DARRELL CLEM In court Thursday, Among the raffie items are that has been battered by treatments for STAFF WRITER Cicirelli refused to for stem cell Hodgkin's lymphoma, a massive coronary a gift certificate for exterior lower a $1 million bond attack and two surgeries to install a heart detailing by Ziebart, a $20 gift A Westland man will face trial amid that has kept Pniewski treatment pump and repair the mitral valve. certificate from Angelo Brothers allegations he drugged two 12-year-old in jail. "Even the doctors say I look good, but my Restaurant, two large pizzas twin girls, molested them while they According to police, doctor says you can have a shot engine, but a (eat-in only) at Rogala's Bar & slept and videotaped it. Pniewski performed beautiful car," said Henderson, who grew up Grill, six free oil changes with Raymond Fniewski Jr., 52, faces trial various acts on the girls in Westland and now lives in Garden City. after he waived his preliminary hear­ Pniewski and made videotapes tire rotation and balancing from Henderson has managed to avoid the heart ing Thursday in front of Westland 18th that police seized from transplant by taking CoQlO, a supplement Belle Tire, free haircut and 13 District Judge Sandra Ference CicireUi. his house, along with a camcorder and that has helped her heart beat faster, but free eyebrow waxings from His decision averted pretrial tes­ pictures. Authorities have said he has she wants to do something more. She wants Fouad's Styling Station and six timony as he awaits trial in Wayne admitted molesting the girls. '" to have Vescell Adult Stem Cell Therapy, in bottles of wine from One Stop County Circuit Court on six counts of Pniewski was arrested July 27, one day which her own immature stem cells would be Liquor. first-degree criminal sexual conduct and after one of the girls woke up while he used to try to repair the damaged portion of three counts of child sexually abusive was allegedly trying to put more sleeping Tickets are available in advance her heart. activity. medication in her mouth, Mathews has The only thing holding her back is the by calling (734) 788-8690 or Pniewski is accused of giving the girls said. The girl went to her mother, who $50,000 cost. The treatment isn't covered (734) 765-0771. They also are prescription sleeping pills and molest­ took her to a hospital that reported the by insurance nor is it available in the United available at the door. ing them while they lived at his house incident to police. States. Henderson has to travel to Bangkok, Organizers will be collecting with their mother, who was once his The mother and daughters had moved Thailand, to get it. empty returnable bottles and ' girlfriend, police Sgt. Debra Mathews to Pniewski's house more than two years A sign on the front lawn is a testament to cans at the event. has said. ago because they needed a place to live, the lengths her family has gone to get the People who are unable to The defendant is accused of molest­ Mathews said. The mother and Pniewski money to send her to Thailand. It's the sixth ing the girls numerous times between once had a relationship but more recent­ attend, but would like to make a Kelly Moyer is hoping a Sept. one they've put out asking for donations of Dec. 1,2005, and Jury 26 of this year at ly had only been friends, the detective 8 dinner fund-raiser will raise returnable bottles and cans. donation, can send it to Tammy his home in the 7300 block of Mohawk, said. Pniewski has known the girls most enough money to send her People stop by to drop off returnables. Henderson, P.O. Box 1584, Garden near Warren and Wayne. If convicted, of their lives, Mathews said sister to Thailand for the stem City, Ml 48135. he could face penalties ranging up to life cell therapy. Please see HEART, A3 in prison. [email protected] I (734) 953-2110 .

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Opposing slavery with LeBlanc and discuss issues St John's Episcopal Church's and/or concerns. The local cof­ youth group will sponsor a"Not fee hour takes place on the third Editor's note: Like the parents. for Sale Carnival" noon to 6 p.m. Monday of each month. of soldiers serving in iraq, Bud Sunday, Aug; 19, to raise money for State Sen. Glenn Anderson, D- Somerville has hoped and prayed the International Justice Mission, Westland, also will hold local oof- his son David would return safe and a nonprofit organization that aids fee hours in Westland and Redford sound from a second tour of duty with victims of slavery, violence, sexual Monday. the 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines in Iraq. exploitation and oppression. He will be atthe Westland That day came Thursday, when the The carnival, at 555 S. Wayne, Big Boy 9-10 am, then move Somerviiles greeted their returning will include a taco bar by Qdoba to Redford for a 10:30-11:30 "hero" at Camp Lejeune, NX. The fol­ Mexican Grill, music by Sunshine am coffee hour at the Redford lowing is excerpts from e-mails Bud Entertainment, a moon walk for Community Center, 12121 Somerville has sent about the trip. children, apie throw and other Hemingway. games. Constituents who wouldlike to 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Aug. For more information, call (734) address an issue with Anderson 5: We leave Tuesday morning 721-5023. but are unable to attend may to go see the 3/6 come home. contact him by mail at P.O. Box Many ,many people have called Health expo 30036, Lansing, MI, 48933; by me. City council members, the The Westland Chamber of phone at (517) 373-1707; or bye- mayor, Sen. (Glenn) Anderson, Commerce will have its fifth mail at SenatorAnderson@senate. State Rep. Richard LeBlanc, annual Health & Business Expo micbigan.gov. seems like anyone who has 10 am. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. something.to do with the city is 25, at Westland Shopping Center. Dine and donate always asking. Eileen DeHart Participants will have an oppor­ Stop by Buffalo Wild Wings ion also, so there is a lot of interest. tunity to showcase their goods or Wayne Road on Monday and have services. Cost is $125 for chamber 20 percent of your bill donated members, $75 for nonprofit orga­ Westland's Kick's 4 Kids Soccer 4:40 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. nizations and $175 for non-cham­ Project Coupons are available in 8: Just wanted to let you know, ber businesses. the Mayor's Office or atthe Bailey we arrived in Jacksonville, For more information or to Recreation Center. Buffalo Wild N.C., around 1:00. We went obtain an application, call chamber Wings is at 6677N. Wayne Road, and had lunch. When we President Lori Fodale at ¢734) 326- south ofWarren. checked in they made a mis­ 7222. take we were to get our room Cpl. David Somerville gets a kiss from his fiancee Brandy Smith after getting off the bus at Camp Lejeune. free for the whole week because In concert The Glenn Wrestling Program Vicki's sister works for this The girl at the front desk is Tyrone Hamilton All Stars will hold its 10th annual golf out­ hotel in Canton, so David and from Royal Oak. As we were will hit me stage at the Westland ing fund-raiser Saturday, Sept Brandy were supposed to get carrying in our luggage and Library Performance Pavilion 29, at Warren Valley GolfCourse . a room but had to pay for it. other stuff, she saw me carry­ located behind the William P. The cost is $85 for golf, lunch and Well, everything for the whole ing a bag of barbecue chips by Faust Public Library at 6 p.ra dinner, $65 for golf and lunch and week for both rooms is taken Better Made. She went nuts, Sunday, Aug; 12. Concert-goers are $25 for dinner only. Prizes will be care of. So me and Vicki went so I opened the bag and gave encouraged to bring chairs or blan­ awarded for best team score, lon­ to Wal-mart and bought a some to her. After I went back kets to the free concert that will be gest drive arddosest to the pin. A air mattress ... yeah, I have to the room I thought about it rescheduled in the event of rain. raffle also will be held. to sleep on it, gave the bed to and said we should have given The library is at 6123 Central City Reservations are due by Sept. 15. Vicki and her Mom. her the whole bag, so I went Parkway, north of Ford Road and For reservations or more informa­ Anyway we are off to Camp back down. She was waiting on south ofWarren. tion, callJudy at (734) 634-4595. Lejeune in a few to get our pass a customer. I handed them to and hang pur sign outside the her, and I heard the customer Medicare seminar Rotary Club gate, so about noon Thursday „ say, "Oh, my God, I love those. Ford Motor Company retirees The Westland Rotary Club is they shouldbe pulling in. I am I am from Michigan and I love will have, the opportunity to get Having afund-raiser at 8 pjn. going to video tape it so if any­ them." an explanation of Medicare Part Thursday, Aug. 16, at Joey's one wants to see it - no there So as I am walking away and D benefits during afree seminar Comedy Club. The show, Tomecry won't be any garbage on it I just start thinking; I bet if 2-4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, at the for a Cause," will help the club sup­ - just the troops coming home. I walk back, they BOTH will senior Friendship Center, 1119 port the Salvation Army, children Will send out pics ASAP of a be sitting there eating these A welcome home sign hanging from a balcony greeted David Somerville as he N. Newburgh south of Ford in at Jefferson-Barns and Lincoln ele­ moment we will never forget. things arrived by bus at Camp Lejeune. Westland. Call (734) 722-7628 to mentary schools; veterans return­ Bud register. ing from Iraq; and other causes. Cpl. David Tickets are $15 each. Anyone inter­ 7:38 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 6:43 p.m. Thursday, Aug. Somerville Summer luncheon ested may call Mary Gregosky at 9: Well here we are. A great 9: David is on American (left) and his Ashford Court Senior Residence ¢734)729-5401 day yesterday, except for the ground. He called us when they *•«>:- best friend, Cpl. on Joy west ofNewburgh, 103-degree temperatures - oh, boarded buses at Cherry Point Chad Lamb are Westland, will host a Summer Annual picnic man, was it hot. I swear we N.C., and said he was on the all smiles after Celebration Luncheon at 1 p.ra The Western Wayne County walked out of the hotel and it first bus, so we are all standing arriving at Camp Wednesday* Aug. 15. The guest Therapeutic Recreation will hold hit us like a sauna. By the time there, I am video taping and Lejeune, N.C., speaker will be Sandy Baumann, apicnic5:30-8:30pjn. Thursday, we got to the van - and we were he wasn't on the first bus. So Thursday. national speaker, author (^Feed Aug. 16, at Nankin Mills Picnic parked in handicapped - we I said he must be on the other 3 YourBrainforLearning, Feed Area in Westland, located at the were dying. Terrible, and today first bus, and sure enough, here Your Bones andFeed Your Brain corner of Ann Arbor Trail and it is going to be worse. it came. They arrived at Camp for Memory and health columnist Hines Drive, for disabled Wayne Anyway, last night we went Lejeune at 3:00, the tempera­ for the Mature Advisor newspaper. County residents of all age and to Camp Lejeune and hung our ture was around 112 degrees There also wifl be door prizes their families. There is a nominal sign outside the base. Took a ... I am not kidding. We were all of them are heroes, I think should know it was a pleasure and tour of the facility. Seating is charge of $2 for a hot dog, chips couple pictures. It was a rough absolutely dying. Anyway it for a solid hour I went and wel­ having David serve with me," limited; so call Ashford Court at and a small drink. AD activi­ night sleeping, the anticipation was well worth it. comed as many of them home and said, "You should know he (734)451-1155byMonday,Aug. 13, ties including Bobby's Bouncers was overwhelming, BUT we Both David and his best as possible. David introduced is a hero." for reservations. Inflated Games, carnival games, are only a few hours away, so friend Chad Lamb received the us to his Gunny (gunnery and arts and crafts are free. the time is near. Navy and Marine Medal. To us, sergeant), and he said, "You Bud Coffee Hours WWCTRis a county endorsed • State Rep. 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ppm to 9,100 ppm, Sygo said. "We HEART PARK know that lead is pretty pervasive PAGE A1 FROM PAGE A1 throughout the park." Scores of park users were tested Even the Garden City High School greater." earlier this year for lead exposure. swim team, doing a similar collec­ Sygo concurred, saying that "lead Ultimately, no one was found to have tion to buy new swimsuits, left the is still the biggest concern due to the levels considered a health threat, Hendersons three bags with a note, possibility of direct exposure." county officials said. saying they needed the returnables Although no one's drinking water The county owns the 100-acre park more than the team. is jeopardized, Sygo said, officials did and leases it to the city. It isn't known There's also been garage sales, find underground contaminants, such how the cost of cleanup efforts will be where people have bought $10 as PCBs, polyaromatic hydrocarbons divided. worth of stuff with a $50 bill and and mercury, that he said could be a Although officials said that three told the Hendersons to keep the potential environmental threat due to samples of PCBs and one sample of change. groundwater. mercury exceeded levels beyond what Her sister Kelly Moyer's employer "It's a concern where that ground­ humans should encounter, those sam­ has made a sizable donation and water is going," Sygo said. "If it's ples came from underground tests. even her mother and father, Sandra going to the Rouge River, it's an Mayor William Wild ordered the and Donald Moyer of Westland, are environmental issue that needs to be bulk of the park fenced off in January raising money. contended with. But, I don't think after he was appointed to replace "My parents are regulars at the it poses any immediate danger to Sandra Cicirelli, now a district judge. Red Apple Restaurant in Wayne human health." Cicirelli and county officials drew and they're collecting for Tammy," BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER A new DEQ informational bulletin strong criticism last fall when it said Moyer, who also lives in states that, "Risks to city of Westland became known that the contamina­ Westland. Tammy and John Henderson and their two children - Cheyenne, 13, and Colton, 8 - have drinking water are low, since the area tion issue had been known for years All together, they've managed to turned their front porch into a drop-off site for can and bottle donations in an effort is supplied with municipal water and and wasn't publicly revealed. collect $13,000. to raise money for the Vescell Adult Stem Therapy Tammy needs to repair her severely (since) private residential drinking However, officials only now are But Henderson is on borrowed damaged heart. water wells are not utilized in this beginning to realize the extent of the time. All her doctors can tell her is area." problem. she is stable. So to get her sister to massive heart attack July 23, 2001. Henderson to be in Thailand for 14 Sygo and Vens also confirmed in Wild has said environmental Thailand, sooner rather than later, Five days later, she had another days. As soon as she arrives, blood separate interviews that methane was experts for the city and county will Moyer is organizing a pasta dinner "episode," and doctors operated to will be drawn and sent to laborato­ found and needs further analysis. need to analyze the latest test results, at the Wayne-Ford Civic League install a heart pump. That evening, ries in Israel, where her own cells "Methane can be an explosive if it provided to officials during a meeting Sept. 8, in hopes of raising the rest she had a mini-stroke. The next will be used to create immature gets collected in an area that is con­ Wednesday. of the money. day, she had emergency bypass sur­ stem cells. tained," such as in buildings, Sygo Westland City Council President "People have been so gener­ gery. "They'll reinject me and the stem said. "We don't know if it's moving Charles Pickering confirmed ous and helpful, the response has In January 2002, she was told by cells will immediately go to where (beyond the park) or not. If it's mov­ Thursday that once the results have already been so overwhelming," the Henry Ford Transplant Center the damage is," Henderson said. "It ing off-site, we should intercept it." been studied, he wants to schedule a Moyer said. "It just really gives you to start the tests and process for could take one to six months. A lot The latest tests, conducted earlier public meeting to share the findings a different look at the person next a heart transplant. But she knew who have had this get 16 percent this year at the former dump site, and allow citizens to ask questions. to you." before then she needed a new heart. pumping power. I hope my age will also revealed arsenic, but officials "The sooner we do it, the better," he Henderson grew up in Westland "They sent an intern in and play a major role in my doing well." cautioned that arsenic also is natu­ said. "The longer we wait, it just adds and graduated from John Glenn upon waking up from the bypass Her goal is to go to Thailand in rally occurring on land in southeast to the speculation." High School. She married her surgery, he told me that if I didn't December. That's when her older Michigan and is typically not a health Assistant Wayne County Executive high school sweetheart, John have a heart transplant, I'd die in sister, Sheryl Landskroener of threat. Alan Helmkamp said officials are Henderson. They have two chil­ six months," Henderson recalled. Brighton, would be able,,to accom­ The new findings point to a larger encouraged that the new studies dren, Colton, 8 and Cheyenne, 13. "Nobody was around, I think they pany her. Henderson admits it's puzzle than some officials once didn't point to a problem of industrial But Henderson will tell you quite were all at my Mom and Dad's. I hard to ask people for money, to thought. wastes. honestly that she's been through called them hysterical." even ask for help, but she "desper­ "Clearly the cleanup is going to take Pictures first published in the the wringer, and it all started in She went through the process ately" wants to live to raise her chil­ a little bit longer than we anticipated," Observer in December showed much 1990 when she was diagnosed with and was within a week of being dren with her husband. Sygo said, adding that Central City debris, including 55-gallon drums. stage II Hodgkin's lymphoma. She added to the list when they deter­ "So many people want to help, Park won't be ready to reopen this After the test results are further underwent radiation and chemo­ mined she had improved her heart's so many people want to give," she year. studied, Helmkamp said, county and therapy, and in the middle of the pumping power by taking the added. "My original thought was The latest results also mean that city officials will consider how to pro­ treatment, put on a wig and a wed­ CoQlO supplement. 50,000 people giving $1.1 know it's county and city officials will have to ceed with the park issue. ding gown to marry John. She also takes blood thinners, a lot of money, but I'm determined rethink their cleanup efforts, which Meanwhile, Vens said citizens may Worried that the wig would limits her fluids and sees her doc­ to go." will now come with a higher price tag. go online and find an informational come off from all the hugging, she tor every six months. Her next Sygo confirmed that state investi­ bulletin about Central City Park. removed it and wore a hat for the checkup is Aug. 28, when she plans People who would like to help Tammy gators conducted 94 borings into park The easiest way to find it is to log in reception. to quiz her cardiologist about Henderson can visit her Web site at www. soil. at www.michigan.gov, look for the "Tammy has always had good another patient who had the stem tammysheart.com. More information about Of those, he said, 66 percent found search engine under Gov. Jennifer spirits," John Henderson said. "All cell treatment in December. Vescell Adult Stem Cell Therapy can be levels of lead exceeding 400 parts per Granholm's picture and type in of the rest of us are more of a mess." "She should know something by found online at www.vesceli.com. million — the level unacceptable in Central City Park. 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BY BRAD KADRICH 'I remember coming to a STAFF WRITER drive-in as a kid, and then Nine-year-old Dominique they closed most of them. Pacheco had her big fluffy pillow spread out in the back But then we heard they of her mom's van, ready with were opening (Compuware). three other youngsters who came with her mom despite the We usually come a couple rain to enjoy one of Plymouth of times a year. Hove the Township's burgeoning hang­ outs. convenience, and being ahie 1 One wouldn't have known to relax in the car. it by Tuesday's sparse crowd, KRLSTEN PACHECO kept down by the weeknight event and the rain that moved through the area around 9 weekends are jammed, no mat­ p.m., but the portable drive-in ter the weather. theater screens at Compuware "The weekends are absolutely Sports Arena in Plymouth packed, rain or not," Michlin Township are being viewed in said. "A lot of families come," ever-increasing numbers. In addition to the family ori­ "I like being able to lay in ented fare the drive-in offers, the car," said Dominique, who families are attracted by the was in the back of the car with prices, according to Henry. PHOTOS BY BILL BRESLER1 STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER 4-year-old brother, Antonio, Prices range from $8 for 4-year-old sister Alyssa and fel­ everyone 13 and older to $6 for Michael SusterKa of Canton and Rebecca Lutker wait for the show to begin. Rebecca, a student at Grand Rapids Community College, studies for a culinary arts class. low 9-year-old friend Madison children 4-12 and $6 for stu­ Oatman. "And I really like the dents. big screen." Children 3 and under are Apparently, so do a lot of admitted free. other people. According to the Movie goers can also get a folks at Compuware, the drive- dinner-and-a-movie package at in is enjoying its best «pRson yet. Ginopolis on the Ice, the restau­ "There seems to be a buzz rant located at Compuware. SSraK **»»'"** *** *» going around the community It's all part of the attraction about the Drive In," said Mike for families, many of whom Henry, Compuware Sports are regular visitors. Such is the Arena Sales and Marketing case Kristen Pacheco's fam­ administrator. "We are provid­ ily from Livonia. For Pacheco, ing a fan, safe, environment for the screens harken back to her families to enjoy the outdoors youth. while at the same time giving "I remember coming to a them a chance to catch the drive-in as a kid, and then blockbuster films of the sum­ they closed most of them," said mer. The Compuware staff is Pacheco, who was hoping the dedicated to providing a great weather would hold off Tuesday service to the community and (it did). "But then we heard they look forward to the rest of the were opening (Compuware). We summer at the Drive-In." usually come a couple of times a According to Henry, a typical year. I love the convenience, and evening viewing sees "a couple being able to relax in the car." -y-*- / of hundred families" enjoying More information on the the first-run movies offered on drive-in is available on the Web P 4 the theater's screens. at www.compuwarehockey.com Jenna Michlin of Farmington and clicking on the "Movies at Hills, in her first summer as a the Drive In" link, or by calling cashier for Compuware's drive- (734) 453-6400. ins, said weeknights aren't Jim and Suzanne Mazurek bring their 4-year-old daughter, Rachel, to watch "Ratatouille" at the quite as crowded, especially in [email protected] Alex Rhodes and Nick Boka play catch in the twilight while portable drive-in at Compuware Arena in Plymouth Township. Rachel thinks that one of the best weather like Tuesday's, but that (734) 459-2700 waiting for the show to start at the Compuware drive-in. things about the drive-in is wearing your PJs and staying up late.

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Would you prefer your martini shaken, stirred or sent down a slide? V This time of year, liquor luges account for most of . ffV the business at Michigan Ice Carvers in Redford. It may be 85 degrees outside, but inside, snow piles up behind Matt Sokoiowski, who's wielding a chain saw to cut a 300-pound block of ice in half. The freezer is kept at 20 degrees, and he wears a snowsuit to work. "On a day like this, it's not a bad job," he said. Sokoiowski, 39, who lives just four blocks away from his store on Six Mile, began carving ice sculp­ tures on the side while working as a chef. Matt Sokoiowski carves a birthday message into an ice bar for He learned the trade from classically trained an upcoming party. culinary experts at Schoolcraft College. He gradu­ ated in 1988. Demand for ice sculptures grew, and he left the food service industry behind. First, Sokoiowski worked out of his home, but 12 years ago, he opened Michigan Ice Carvers, which now employs four workers. In addition to ice sculptures, the company sells 500 to 600 ice luges per year.. "It makes the liquor ice cold," said Sokoiowski, who doesn't drink. "(Years ago), a customer asked me to do a luge. I had never heard of it." One bar asks him to design a new one each week. On Tuesday, he was working on a motorcycle- shaped luge to help a Commerce Township man cel­ ebrate his 40th birthday. Sokoiowski says he could have made a full-size replica of a Harley-Davidson. Instead, the design will fit on a table top. "Stuff like this keeps me artistically challenged," Sokoiowski said. It will take about two hours of sculpting with various chisels and power tools. Birthday celebrant Jason Breckenridge also ordered an ice bar, which will keep five fifths of liquor chilled throughout the night. He said he saw a full-sized ice bar in Las Vegas in February. "It was the coolest thing I'd ever seen." "It's a novelty," said Breckenridge, who learned about Michigan Ice Carvers through its Web sites, www.michiganice.com and www.iceliquorluge.com. Sokoiowski was also working on a martini liquor luge for a wedding this weekend at Canterbury Village. Instead of putting their mouths up to the slide, guests can have their glasses filled neatly. Luges range in price from $80 to $1,500. Sokoiowski is a two-time gold medalist at the Plymouth Ice Festival. His apprentice and nephew, .!&- ^.___»_ Jesse Levitt, who is still in high school, took home Matt Sokoiowski of Michigan Ice Carvers uses a chain saw to the silver medal this year. cut a 300-pound block of ice in half for art ice sculpture he's Sokoiowski said there's such a market for ice designing. sculpting in the Detroit area because of all the tal­ ent available locally. "It all stems from Schoolcraft College." Personally, he prefers cold weather activities, like Matt Sokoiowski is a two-time gold medalist at the ice fishing and snowmobiling. Sokoiowski said he would be fine with one week of warm weather each Plymouth ice Festival. His apprentice and nephew. summer, so he can take his family to the beach and Jesse Levitt, who is still in high school took home make sand castles for a change. PHOTOS BY TOM HOFFMEYER|STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER the silver msdaE this year, [email protected] j (734) 953-2054 Matt Sokoiowski, OT Micmgan ice carvers, water as a 40-gallon tub of ice is nearly finished freezing a carving block, it takes four to form the 300-pound blocks.

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BY JULIE BROWN items were checked out in Readers meet 7 p-m. the second popular are Philippa Gregory's STAFF WRITER Plymouth's library, includ­ Wednesday of the month at the The Other Boleyn Girl and ing DVDs and the like. "It is a library on Six Mile east Beech The Boleyn Inheritance series Summer's traditionally a record. It's the first time we've Daly. titles, especially with women. time for "beach books," but broken 90,000 in one month," "It's a humorous book," "It's really obvious that people local readers tackle more seri­ Barlage said. said Somerville of Florence of are still interested in reading. ous fare as well. Arabia. The heroine promotes Books are still very, very popu­ Gerry Barlage, adult service EAGER READERS women's rights in the Middle lar," Kwik said. coordinator at the Plymouth Ellen Pare, adult services/ East in that fiction title. District Library, reports^ reference librarian at the "We have so many holds on TURNING PAGES Thousand Splendid Suns by Canton Public Library, also that," she said of Harry Potter. At the Livonia Public Khaled Hosseini, a native of reports a record-setting sum­ "It's always been popular. Library, City Librarian Afghanistan, is popular. mer. Everybody wants to read it to Kathleen Monroe said "It's "It's the same guy that wrote "We have had record check­ see how it turns out." been extremely busy for every­ The Kite Runner. Anybody who outs and participation in our "They want something body." Livonia has done an read The Kite Runner is com­ summer reading programs at easy," she said of summer adult summer reading program ing back for that," she said of all levels," Pare said. "It's been a readers. God Is Not Great by for several years. "It's been •> the fiction title. busy summer." Christopher Hitchens is a pop­ very successful." Organizers Harry Potter has grabbed "Even with adults, Harry ular nonfiction title in Redford. have gift baskets with different the headlines lately, attracting Potter is huge. It's the book "It's kind of a provoca­ themes from area businesses, readers of all ages. of the summer," Pare said. tive look at religion. He's a and hold drawings for those at The newest fiction tome, "They're just really good sto­ very humorous author," said the end of summer. Harry Potter and the Deathly ries. I think that's probably the Somerville, who read his last Adults who read at a certain Hallows by J.K. Rowling, is "a fundamental attraction of it. but not this one. Also popular level are eligible for a drawing biggie with our adult patrons, They're just fun to read." there are A Thousand Splendid at the end of the summer. Kids as big as the kids," she said, The newest Harry Potter Suns and Lean, Mean Thirteen. in Livonia also have programs noting even "senior seniors" are has over 50 copies at Canton's At the William P. Faust to encourage reading through­ tackling it. library, and there's still a wait Public Library of Westland, out the summer, with special "I got the impression from list for it, she noted. department head for adult programs at the end. the people this morning (who A Thousand Splendid Suns services Marilyn Kwik reports Harry Potter is "hot, hot, reserved the book) that it was is popular there as well. Eat, "We have a fair number" read­ hot" with related programs because of their grandchildren, Pray, Love: One Woman's ing Harry Potter. "It's always tying into the new movie and that they don't want to appear Search for Everything Across popular." book. "I haven't had a chance not to know," Barlage said. Italy, India and Indonesia by The Janet Evanovich and to read it yet," Monroe said. -• "The 'Diana' book is very Elizabeth Gilbert, a nonfiction James Patterson books do well To get kids to read something popular." That's The Diana title, is being read in Canton. in Westland; also liked is The at that length's amazing, she Chronicles by Tina Brown. "We "That one's very popular, too," Secret by Rhonda Byrne, a self- added. have a large Anglophile com­ Pare said of the book. help type book. "This year, we "I think it's been a wonder­ munity," with a lot of interest Canton adults are also read­ also have a lot of people read­ ful thing. I think it's helped to in the British royal family, said ing The Diana Chronicles, and ing You - The Owner's Manual: make them lifelong readers." Barlage, who agreed "beach a mystery by Janet Evanovich, At the Plymouth library, Susan Goodman checks out a few short books from An Insider's Guide to the Body As an administrator, she books" have boosted adult Lean, Mean Thirteen, part of a Brendan O'Carroli's Irish series about Agnes Brown as well as 'Breakpoint' That Will Make You Healthier doesn't see directly popular reading this summer. series. by Richard A. Clarke for her husband. and Younger. It's by Michael titles among adult readers. "We've certainly had a lot She agreed people read light­ Roizen." "We've kept the citizens of ; of that this summer." This er stuff in the summer. "When ryline. of Dune, very popular with sci­ That nonfiction book deals Livonia busy," said Monroe, year, the library had Plymouth people are traveling, they just A Thousand Splendid Suns ence fiction fans. The younger with health issues, Kwik said, doing some reading herself. Community Chamber of want something entertaining," and Harry Potter are top picks Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson adding .4 Thousand Splendid "I'm revisiting Jane Austen." Commerce certificates for Pare said. The Canton library in Garden City as well. write science fiction titles that Suns does well there. Sense and Sensibility, which restaurants and stores, with did weekly drawings for adults "I love Harry Potter. It has all are popular. At Westland, the adult sum­ she read in the past, is includ­ weekly drawings for winners. on a travel theme. The grand the elements you're looking for "Everybody's looking for a mer reading program's been ed. "I like all those 19th cen­ "They really do like those $20 prize drawing for a Northwest in a book," said Smith, citing good beach book," said Smith, popular, with its "007 James tury authors, and I go back and gift certificates," she said. Airlines certificate ¢$400) is mystery, romance and danger. who likes author Clive Cussler's Bond" theme. "Their mission read them." "That's gone over really big." this coming week; the library She and other readers are sad adventure novels. was to complete the passport." At the large Civic Center "We want to support the rest has also given gas cards, a lug­ that series is ending. Readers were rewarded if they branch in Livonia, for July this of the community. The commu­ gage package, and Cedar Point "I think everybody's wait­ BOOKS ABOUND read such things as spy novels. year over 50,000 items circu­ nity certainly supports us." ticket package. ing for something spectacular" Brooke Somerville, in the The adults had programs that lated. The library has two other Other nonfiction titles Jan Smith, interim direc­ from Rowling. adult services department at supported the theme, such as full-service branches. "July was popular in Plymouth include tor for the Garden City Also popular with young the Bedford Township District belly dancing and handwriting the big month of the summer," Hillary, A Woman in Charge: Public Library, reports adults in Garden City is the Library, said it's been busy analysis. The Spy Tech shop in the city librarian said. The Life of Hillary Clinton James Patterson and Michael follow-up third part of a tril­ there. "We started a book Rochester had a speaker come "We're just glad we're here to by Carl Bernstein, and The Ledwidge's The Quickie, about ogy, The Inheritance Trilogy. club just recently and we've to Westland on different spy kind of fill that gap in the sum­ Reagan Diaries edited by a police officer trying to get Aragon was the first, Eldest gotten a good response." The equipment available for pur­ mer." People of all ages have Douglas Brinkley and written revenge on her husband she by Christopher Paolini the Redford Recreational Readers chase. more time for leisure reading by the late President Ronald suspects of cheating is well- second, Smith said. Author will discuss Florence of Arabia "It was a very good sum­ in the summer. "I think it's a . Reagan. read. "Something goes terribly Frank Herbert's (Dune series) on Sept. 12, by Christopher mer. We had a really high wonderful service," Monroe i For July, more than 90,000 wrong," Smith said of the sto- son Brian wrote Sandworms Buckley. Redford Recreational attendance," said Kwik. Also said. i

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Publish: August 12 & 19, 2007 CITY OF WESTLAND Get on the ball NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING coverage! On AUGUST 21,2007 the Westland Police Department will conduct a public auction of impounded, abandoned vehicles. The auction will Notice of Public Sale of Personal Property. begin promptly at 11:00 am at Westland Car Care, 6375 Hix Rd., Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 4 of the Self Service Westland, MI, County of Wayne, where the following vehicles will CITY OF GARDEN CITY Storage Facility Act, State of Michigan, PS Orangeeo, Inc. and/or be offered for sale to the highest bidder: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Shurgard TRS, Inc. will conduct sale(s) at Public Storage located at 20080 Allen Rd. Trenton, Mi 48034 (248)263-3880 8/28/2007 at YEAR MAKE BODY STYLE COLOR VIN 9:30 am. Sales are for cash only. Removal within 24 hours. For 1992 Ford F-150/PU Truck Black 1FTEX15H4NKB79127 August 30,2007 sale and storage units in which rent and fees are past due. 1995 Ford Escort/2 Dr Blue 1FASP11J9SW132780 1991 Dodge Stealth/2 Dr Black JB3XD54BXMY015111 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, August 30, 2007, at 6:30 p.m., in the Personal property described below in the matter of: 1987 Chevy Astro/Van Blue 1GNDM15Z6HB238171 Council Chambers, at the Civic Center, 6000 Middlebelt Road, 325- Christopher Ellis- 2 totes, books, toys 1996 Ford Contbur/4 Dr Black 3FALP653XTM142460 Garden City, Michigan. At the hearing, all interested persons shall 137- Donna Alexander- dryer,vacuum,totes 199H Ford Aerostar/Stwgn Green 1FMDA31X1RZA46081 have an opportunity to be heard. 800- Gregory Bader Jr- bed,bike,mirrors 1991 Mercury Topaz/2 Dr White 1MEPM31X6MK604502 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix/2 Dr Green 1G2WJ14T0PF313594 651- Taquana Brooke- bed,dresser,chairs ZA 07-001, The purpose of the Public Hearing is to solicit public 1014-Deborah L. Carr- couch,dresser,love seat 1993 Cadillac Deville/4 Dr Blue 1G6DW527XPR719109 1991 Chevy Beretta/2 Dr Maroon 1G1LV13G6ME200914 comments on proposed text amendments to the following sections 813- Amanada Costa- washer,dryer,toolbox of the Zoning Ordinance, 654- Raymond C. Dennis- refridgerator, toolbox,golfclubs 1991 Honda Accord/2 Dr Blue 1HGCB7157MA007345 325- Christofer Ellis- books,totes, toys 1999 Pontiac Gr Prix/2 Dr Green 1G2WP12K9XF245711 1990 Ford Crwn Vic/4 Dr Gray 2FACP74F8LX132225 Section 154.005, Definitions, 106- Deanna Harper- Bed,mattress,couch,tv Section 154.067, Minimum Off Street Parking 1996 Mercury Sable/4 Dr Black 1MELM53S0TA649371 600- Alicia Jackson- mattress,microwave,totes Section 154.136, Automotive or Vehicles Sales 1985 Mercury Marquis/4 Dr Brown 2MEBP95F5FX620468 833- Amy Kellogg- Boxes,toys Section 154.163, Regulated Uses 1992 Dodge Shadow/2 Dr Blue 1B3XP48K7NN132871 647- Rikki Manning- bike,dresser, tv Section 154.301, Permitted Uses 322- Amy McComas- chair,couch,ent.center 1996 Ford T-bird/2 Dr Green 1FALP6241TH149962 1999 Chevy Malibu/4 Dr Silver 1G1ND52T0X6188727 Section 154,352, Special Land Uses 1101- Lashunda Miller- bike,chair,vacuum Section 154.357, Development Standards 1134- Gerald Ouellette- bed,mattress,couch 1992 Chevy PU Truck Blk/Gry 1GCCS14Z0N0156522 101- Mathew Jordan Relter- camero 1996 Ford Escort/2 Dr White 3FASP11JXTR150354 1993 Ford Taurus/4 Dr Turquois 1FACP5241PG249808 The proposed text amendments would add sections to the Zoning 617- Nicole Rhodes- bags,boxes Ordinance to allow and regulate automotive and / or vehicle rental 1133- Eleni M.Segos- dolly,wheelchair,boxes,totes All vehicles are sold in "as is" condition. Bidding on all vehicles will establishments in the Central Business Zoning District. Existing 927- Yianni Stathis- bedframe,dresser,golf clubs start at the amount due for towing and storage. Vehicles may be language would be revised for consistency with the proposed new 1019- Lisa Tarolli - mattress,couch,boxes deleted from this list at any time prior to the start of the auction. automobile and I or vehicle rental establishment regulations. 945- Leantre Terry - refrigerator, tv,boxes 30 DAY NOTICE OF ACTION 1004- Jessica Vernille- mattress,couch,totes Due to unknown ownership, 30 day notice is hereby given that the Written comments may be submitted prior to the public hearing 158- Rachael Wesley- bed,mattress,chair vehicle(s) listed below will be auctioned after SEPTEMBER 11, and should be addressed to: The Office of Community Development, 1116- Jennifer Wheeler- mattress,chair,couch 2007 unless it is claimed by the owner prior to that time. City of Garden City, 6000 Middlebelt Ed., Garden City, MI 48135. Publish: August 12 & 19, 2007 OE0364S60S-2*4.6 The sections provide that the Ordinances shall take full force and YEAR MAKE BODY STYLE COLOR VTN effect upon publication. Copies of the complete text of this Mini-Motorcycle Gray JL1P39FMB05A530164 Ordinance are available at the office of the Community 1981 Ford Mustang/2 Dr Bronze 1FABP15AXBF149422 Development Department, Garden City' Hall, 6000 Middlebelt Road, Garden City, Michigan 48135, during regular business hours. Publish: August 12,2007 OEW548674- 2x5.5

Paul C. Zelenak Community Development Director Notice of Public Sale of Personal Property. Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 4 of the Self Service Storage Facility Act, State of Michigan, PS Orangeeo, Inc. and/or Publish: August 12,2007 Shurgard TRSt Inc. will conduct sale(s) at Public Storage located Posted: August 13, 2007 OEW54BSS7-Zie at 3650 Enterprise Dr. Allen Park, Mi. 48101 (313) 441-3117 8/28/2007 at 12:00 am. Sales are for cash only. Removal within 24 hours. For. sale and storage units in which rent and fees are past PROGRAM due. Notice of Public Sale of Personal Property. Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 4 of the Self Service Personal property described below in the matter of: Storage Facility Act, State of Michigan, PS Orangeeo, Inc. and/or PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on B072- Michael Kowalski-15 totes, boxes, tools Shurgard TRS, Inc. will conduct sale(s) at Public Storage B118- Robert Smith- dryer, entertainment center, 2 end tables (formerly Shurgard) located at 9300 Pelhem Road, Taylor, 48180 August 20, 2007 at 6:45 o'clock in the B182- Cecilia Anderson- television, microwave, kitchen chair (313) 292-9730 on 8/28/07 at 10:30 am. Sales are for cash only. evening at 15125 Farmington Road, B310- Melissa Henry- fan, bags, suitcases Removal within 24 hours. For sale and storage units in which rent B322- Jon Rhodes- microwave, bag, chairs and fees are past due. Livonia, Michigan, the Board of B331- Robert Lewis- vacuum, totes, old LP records C039- Ali Yassine- boxes, mattress set, coffee table Personal property described.below in the matter of: Education of the Livonia Public D006- Celestine Henry- television, bags, bikes 3032- Sarah Howard- sofa, boxes, kids toys Schools School District will hold a D014- Rhonda Jackson- refrigerator, washer, couch F043- Denise Beard- couch, washer, dryer 4054- Judy Younce-14 totes public hearing in regard to the 2007- A001- Charlott Smith- chair.filing cabinet 6014- Jacquelyn Rice- TV, dresser, beds A015- Pat Sullivan- office equipment 6031- Timothy Gallagher- computer, boxes, cabinet 08 School Breakfast Program. B028- Deborah Coe- washer,boxes,bags 9029- Benjamin Williams- couch, loveseat, bags B032- Shelanda Herron- -washer,dryer,bike 4019- Dennis Cole- stove, stereo, Power washer In order to be in compliance with B041- Deanna Taylor- tools,boxes,bags 5069- Carl Hicks- washer, dryer, boxes B068- Perry T. Christy - desk,boxes,filing cabinet 5079- John Reardon- love seat, mattress, television Section 380.1272 of the School Code B179- Richard Stefanik- Boxes 5089- Sandra Church- boxes, bikes, luggage B188- Theresa Gamil- totes,bags,boxes 6043- Gerald Field-chair, boxes, bags as amended in December 1993, the B198- Rick Landrum- chair,dresser,microwave 9049- Natasha Vincent- vacuum, 4 chairs, toys School Board must operate a school B218- Lenore Byrd- bags,clothes,totes 9056- India Hunter- couch B222- Ebony Porch- bags,boxes 2079- Jacqueline Hamilton- tv,dresser,stereo breakfast program or opt out B226- Adt Security Services. Curity Services- misc. boxes 3007- Kevin Wiaeek- couch, speaker B271- Stacey Amis- tv,crib,toys 3050- Becky Kirkland- boxes,Gouch,microwave following state guidelines. Local B276- Dorothy Crowder- mattress,boxspring,toys 3032- Sarah Howard- boxes,couch,bags B298- Monique Smith- sofa.totes.boxes 3067- Tiffany Roots- bags,boxes school districts can opt out of offering B327- Francisco Reyes- bags,suitcase,tools 3082- Michael Height- bags and boxes a breakfast program in buildings B361- Daniel Page- bags,boxes,totes 3091-Jason Dicks- dryer.stereo,washer B367- Sharmanya Jamison- dresser,chair,stove 4005- Cynthia Grassa- tv,bikes,boxes where less than 20% of the student B381- Romare Redden- refridgerator, stove, tools 4032- Frank Makdesion- tv,computer,mattress C015- Alaina Silagy- boxes,filing cabinet, 4033- David Simmons- couch,bookcase,toys enrollment is eligible for free or C016- Katie Day- toys,refridgerator, bags 4083- Chris Bastian- desk,couch,tv reduced price lunches. The public is C028- Gregg Smaltz- tires,doors, carpet 5010- Matthew Smith- dvd's video games,bed C030- Melissa Blevins- couch,tv,toolbox 5026- Yvette Passament- boxes,loveseat,tv invited to offer their opinion at the C032- Levaughn Dial- couch,dresser,boxes 6059- Judith Ryan- speakers,lawnmower,bike D043- Sharron Reed- toys,bags, sofa 6067- Joe Balavitch- dresser,microwave,stove August 20, 2007 Board of Education D025- John Jackson- boxes,couch,sofa 6076- Shariese Hamilton- crib,bunk bed,mattress meeting. D030- Aaron Daniels- refridgerator, toys, mattress 6085- Kimberly Hughes- mattress,dresser,clothes D042- Linder Magwood- boxes,bags, mattress 6123- Jean Koltuniak- fan,boxes,beachchair D043- Scott Szuba- boxes,bedframe,exercise equipment 6131- John Fluollen-misc. boxes 7029- Mansfield Sports Cards- sportcards This notice is given by order to the Board E042- Sally Porter- boxes F012- Martha Staley- dresser.microwave, mattress 7038- Deborah Oakley- lamp,washer,couch of Education. F032- Antoine Williams- lawnmower,bikes, grill 7058- Arthur Mesler- boxes F033- Phylandria Johnson- mattress,boxspring,bags 9025- Tyrita Henley-boxes F040- Barry Tucker- bags, kitchen chairs 9029- Benjamin Williams- couch,fishtank,loveseat Robert Freeman, Secretary F043- Denise Beard- dryer,tv 9057- Jano Lopez- toys,boxes,tv 9059- Mark Bloom- boxes Publish: August 12, 2007 Publish: August 12 & 19, 2007 9100-Aimee Shiolds- bags,box,tv CE0BS«078-&e Publish: August 12 & 19,2007 CEOSwaen -iae.5 Observer S Eccentric | Sunday, August 12,2007 (*) All www.hometownlife.com SUNDAY PERSPECTIVES Time we stepped up to restriction? protect our biggest asset them - courts won't I hat do dog parks and golf deed restrictions themselves, i.e. a rom Grant Park in the south to Lincoln Last week, the Michigan Supreme Court voted 4-3 with courses have in common? vote of the majority of subdivision Park in the north, the Chicago lakefront is. a Answer: A recent Michigan homeowners or associations. Fbustle of activity in the summer. Bicyclists, the conservative majority ruling that some plaintiffs Supreme Court ruling that kept a Most homes are subject to deed in-line skaters, joggers, mothers and fathers in a suit against Nestle Waters North America did dog park out of Birmingham could restrictions. From the subtle such pushing baby strollers, sunbathers at the Oak also keep a Detroit-owned golf as the color of your front door, Street Beach, tennis players and boaters at several not have standing to sue over potential damages to course in Huntington Woods. And swimming pools, basketball hoops marinas take full advantage of the great city's site a stream, lake and westlands because they don't use why? Deed restrictions, even old or even whether one can hang an along the southern shore of Lake Michigan. those areas. This is a setback for environmentalists deed restrictions. outdoor cloths line, to the more The city's foresight in preserving a large section The high court ruled that land substantive use of the property, of its lakefront for recreational use who argue that everyone is affected by water and fenced off for a dog residential vs. commercial... the list F*-nti!*?& is one of the factors that has kept air pollution and everyone should have standing. park by the city of goes on and on. Deed restrictions •5, Chicago a vital, vibrant city. Birmingham, called are recorded in the county clerk's $ We recently visited my son, The narrow legal nature of the ruling means that the Springdale Park, office. Any title search, a standard * daughter-in-law and new grand- suit can go forward, but it also makes it harder for violated a 1915 deed requirement at a real estate clos­ j* daughter and enjoyed the thrill of restriction that lim­ ing, will reveal the deed restrictions being in a city again, a city with ordinary citizens to take action. ited the use of that and thus the limitations on what thousands of people who live, work land for "strictly the buyer can or can't do with the and play in a place that offers residential purposes property. world-famous architecture, shop- Force to address lake issues. Charlie La rig ton only." The court The Supreme Court in the dog 2¾^¾¾^ ping, a plethora of restaurant Michigan's Congressional delegation unani­ defined "residen­ park case was asked to interpret choices, cultural facilities second mously supported the resolution. Gov. Jennifer tial" as referring a deed restriction. It did — and to none, spectator sports, mass Granholm, who has often talked about the central to homes where people reside, not the dogs lost. If Springdale Park transit and the natural beauty of Lake Michigan's importance of the Great Lakes to Michigan, had dogs. residents want a dog park, the Park shore. yet to publicly comment on the issue as of Friday. In October 2006, an Oakland Association must be convinced to But this isn't another column about how It is shameful that the federal Environmental County Circuit Court judge nixed change the restriction. Dogs in the depressing Detroit is in comparison — though, of Protection Agency, Indiana regulators and a proposed $11.25 million sale of park are unlikely anytime soon course, it is. Chicago has its own problems that Indiana's governor would defend this action for Rackham Golf Course to a devel­ since it was the Park Association make large sections of the city as miserably poor, the sake of a few jobs and BP profits. Yes, we need oper who hoped to build 400 homes that sued the city to enforce the decayed, crime-ridden and hopeless as Detroit. It to have oil, but it can not be, should not be at the on the greens. The judge upheld a anti-dog deed restriction. also has a racial divide within the city, where the expense of our greatest asset. The lakes provide 1924 deed restriction that mandat­ Although the Rackham case is Chicago River is as clear a demarcation as Eight water, food, recreation opportunities, access to ed Rackham land be used only as a currently being reviewed by the Mile. The difference is that it has retained a vital the world for our natural resources and much golf course. That was the intent of appellate courts, and the issues middle class, black and white, who value what more. They are a far greater economic asset than Horace Rackham when he donated are complex, I would guess that only a big city can provide. the oil that BP will refine in Indiana. the land to Detroit in 1924. Mr. Rackham's intent to keep his This is, instead, about an environmental threat Last week, the Michigan Supreme Court voted So why are decades old deed donated property as a golf course to that city and to the other cities and towns 4-3 with the conservative majority ruling that restrictions getting so much court would be upheld. If Detroit wants to along Lake Michigan's shoreline and about the some plaintiffs in a suit against Nestle Waters support? Is it that most judges like sell the property to a developer, find compromises some people are willing to make for North America did not have standing to sue over dogs and golf? Probably, but not the Rackham heirs and convince short-term economic growth. potential damages to a stream, lake and wetlands legally. them to lift the deed restrictions, BP oil won approval from Indiana to exempt because they don't use those areas. This is a set­ Deed restrictions are not laws. especially since the land reverts to the company from state environmental laws. BP back for environmentalists who argue that every­ Neither Congress, state Legislatures those heirs if Rackham is not used requested the exemption to make way for a $3.8 one is affected by water and air pollution and nor city councils enact them. as a golf course. million expansion of its Whiting, Inch, refin­ everyone should have standing. The narrow legal Instead, deed restrictions are creat­ The bottom line: If you don't like ery to refine heavier crude oil from Canada. BP nature of the ruling means that the suit can go ed by homeowners, land developers, the deed restrictions, change them is already a major polluter of the lake and the forward, but it also makes it harder for ordinary condominium or homeowners asso­ — or don't buy the property. Courts new permit allows it to release 54 percent more citizens to take action against those who damage ciations. Essentially, a deed restric­ will generally enforce the restric­ ammonia and 35 percent more suspended solids. the environment. tion is a contract between a buyer tions even though millions of dol­ The permit also gives the company until 2012 to This is a time for those who care about these and seller (or donor) of property. lars are at stake and poor little Fido meet federal limits on mercury discharge. Great Lakes to stand firm, even as we struggle to Enforcement of deed restrictions, can't romp in a park. The new levels are below federal water-qual­ get our economic engine running again. by courts, generally is thought ity standards, but still represent a break from For Michigan, the lakes define who and what we to enhance the value of land and Charlie Langton, a Troy resident, is a attempts to rein in pollution of the lake. are. The governor needs to step up and lead; the preserve the freedom to make con­ local attorney. He regularly provides legal Last week, the U.S. House voted 387-26 to urge state needs to put protection of our water resourc­ tracts. The restrictions will contin­ commentary for Fox 2 News and WWJ-AM Indiana to reconsider the permit. Illinois Gov. es at the top of its economic plans. ue to regulate how the land is used, (950). Charlie is a trustee of Michigan State Rod Blagojevich has strongly objected to the forever, unless they violate law, University College of Law. You can reach dumping. A story on the Chicago Tribune Web site Hugh Gallagher is managing editor of the Observer public policy or are changed. The him at 33200 Dequindre, Suite 100, Sterling Tuesday said several lakeshore communities are Newspapers. 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8YBRADEM0NS COLLEGIATE BASEBALL reliever Justin Mazur, who worked the final 'After Drew (Churchward) hit the homer, STAFFWRITER two innings. we had runners, second and third, firstan d Buffalo. Meridian Medicine got a ranbac k on Hasley gave up a pair of hits in the fifth, but second, and couldn't get a run in," Rams man­ It was three and done Wednesday for the the bottom half of the first on Pete Lusk's RBI kept the Rams off the bases and offth e board ager Rick Berryman said. "We just could not IVGchigan Rams, who were ousted by Buffalo single off Rams starter Steve Teno, a pick-up until the seventh when Kyle Crendron led off get the extra runs in. Their pitcher did a nice (N.Y.) Meridian Medicine, 5-2, at Roxbury from the LCBL Michigan Bulls. with a double. job keeping the ball down and away.'' Park in the All-American Amateur Baseball Meridian Medicine starter Tom Hasley Reliever Cary Johnson then entered the Joe LaDucca also had three hits for the vic­ Association Tournament held in Johnstown, then slammed the door shut on the livonia game retired nine straight batters, including tors, while Banks went 2-for-4. Pa. Collegiate Baseball League representatives, a pair ofstrikeouts , topic k up the save and Churchward was ejected in the eighth The 20-and-under Rams opened the dou- who collected only a total of five hits after preserve the win for Hasley. inning for arguing with umpires after throw­ ble-elimiriation tournament Monday with an racking up 23 in me first two games ofth e In seven innings, Teno gave up all five runs ing his helmet 11-4 triumph over the Columbus (Ohio) Big AAABA tourney. (four earned) on 10 hits and six walks. Teno, "It was a bad call, but we were pressing Kats before blowing an 8-3 lead in the ninth Cory Brownsey, who led Buffalo with three who struck out three, was charged with the after the (Johnstown) loss," Berryman said. inning Tuesday and losing to Johnstown hits, clubbed a three-run homer in the fourth loss. "To a fault, we were over-trying. It's not a Realty ofAhoon a (Pa.), 14-10. inning to give Meridian Medicine the lead for The Rams, who made only one error dur­ negativething We just wanted to make up for Plymouth Whalers A two-out single by Ryan Shay followedb y keeps, 4-2. ing three tournament games, turned a pair of yesterday's defeat. Fve never seen a loss like president, general man­ Drew Churchward's two-run homer staked Buffalo added its finalrun in the fifth when double plays. But they left runners on base in that. It was numbing. You didn't know what ager and head coach the Rams to a 2-0 ru^-inning lead against Jim Banks delivered an RBI single off Rams four different innings. to do." Mike Vellucci recently announced the signing of two players from the 2006 Ontario Hockey League Draft includ­ '% Generations ing forward Chad Rutkowski, who was selected in the fifth t> ;& of baseball round (93rd overall), and 16-year-old defense- man Josh Bemis, who '& rooted deep was selected in the 14th round (273rd overall). The 6-foot-2,193- i - T-shirt with the catchy pound Rutkowski, 17, i Baseball Is Life, The tallied 12 goals and two li I TustDetails" assists in 25 games last Believe it or not year for the Belle Tire to those who are Midgets. just now discover­ Bemis, a Clarkston 'A ing the splendid native, had originally summer sport committed to play at thanks to the Western Michigan recent successes of University. The 6-foot-l, the Detroit Tigers, 180-pound defenseman no such shirts was the youngest player Tr'SMh needed to be worn last year in the U.S. ™» by members of Hockey League playing manyfaimlies dur- for the Chicago Steel. He li i I • "s,'50s,'60s and beyond. recorded two assists in ''IP \ li aicas national pastime 38 games. The Whalers 11 ;, unconditional, shifted open training camp • i ii tion to generation with as Aug. 29 with the first \- t ii s a Placido Polanco single preseason game 4 p.m. \ to right. Saturday,.Sept. 1 against And, believe it or not, baseball was the Windsor Spitfires big in the city- of Detroit, at places at Compuware Sports such as Northwestern High School, Arena. where future Tiger slugger Willie TOM HOFFMEYER|STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Horton slammed homers onto near­ Ryan Smith, in his Red ford Rebels baseball uniform, sits next to his grandfather Al Smith, who is holding a 1948 photo of himself scoring a run for the by Grand River Avenue. It remains to The Detroit Ignition Detroit Northwestern Colts during the city championship game with Olympia Stadium in the background. Ryan's summer team recently played a game at will open its Major Please see BASEBALL, B2 Northwestern. Indoor Soccer League season Nov. 3 against the defending champion Philadelphia KiXX at 7:35 p.m. Saturday, Ultimate Soccer Arenas 1 of kind complex Nov. 3 at Plymouth's Compuware Sports youth league BY DAN STICKRADT Jon Murad, Rick Tapper, Tom Korpela actually going the opposite way of the traf­ Arena in a rematch of STAFFWRITER and Mark Major, are the developers and fic during rush hour in most cases," offered the MISL championship managing partners of the complex, located Derderian. "It's 25 minutes from Shelby final. attracts K-5 Ever tried to rush to your kid's soccer at 867 South Blvd. in Pontiac, just west of and 25 minutes from Highland. It's even The Ignition will game at 5 p.m. on a Friday —• in rush hour Opdyke in the heart of Oakland County. less from Rochester or Lake Orion and it's play a total of 15 regu­ traffic? Never an easy task to make it on "We had to find a place where it would right around the corner from Bloomfield lar season matches at Flag football is coming to time? be easy to get to, without having to sit in Hills and Troy." Compuware. Wayne-Westland in the form of George Derderian and four of his part­ traffic for an hour," added Tapper. "This The motto for the complex, which is For ticket informa­ a co-ed five-on-five version for ners are trying to help change that — and is what we came up with. If you look at it, quite different of any other soccer complex tion; call 1-888-436- boys and girls entering grades K- create something in the athletics commu­ the traffic is flowing the other way if you're in Michigan, is "We don't play indoor soc­ GOAL. 5 in the fall of 2007. nity that will create plenty of envy. trying to get here at that time of day." cer, we play soccer indoors..." Michigan Flag Youth Football The Ultimate Soccer Arenas are coming So the five partners came up with the "This is something completely different," Meet C'ville Team is teaming up Wayne-Westland . close to a reality, with the opening date set idea in the summer of 2006 and found said Derderian. "These are not indoor soc­ Livonia Clarenceville Community Education in the for Nov. 2 of this year. The complex should the ultimate location where people can cer fields with boards. These are real fields will stage its Meet the program. be the largest in the country built to date. go opposite of traffic and spend 25-30 indoors." Team Night for all fall Although the league will be "It's the 5 o'clock on a Friday bogey ques­ minutes in a vehicle to get to a world-class The complex is being developed on an sports athletes, parents held at Wayne-Westland Schools, tion: How long does it take to get to your soccer facility. * old brownfield redevelopment property. and coaches from 6:30- players do not have to live in or kid's game on a Friday afternoon through "We timed it. It takes about 25 minutes 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. attend a school in the district. traffic," said Derderian, who along with to get here from a lot of cities and you're Please see ARENAS, B4 15 at the high school Players and teams from private gymnasium. Topics and public schools in surround­ include athletic and ing communities are welcome. academic eligibility, Teams will be formed district- sportsmanship, season wide by school and grade. Each Hearing impaired golfer sends message schedule, team rules team will have a maximum roster and consequences, team of 10 players to ensure plenty of BY BRAD EMONS One of three children of Joe policies and banquet playing time for all participants. STAFFWRITER and Henrietta Ponikiewski, information. There are no weight or height Lauri was diagnosed with a 60 #*"*% General procedures restrictions for the non-contact Lauri Ponikiewski got into the percent decibel hearing loss as will also be covered foL- program. Practices, one per game of golf a little late, but the an infant. She wore two hear­ lowed by break-out ses­ week, will begin the week of Sept. Livonia native is making up for ing aids as a youth while going * J' sion with each coaching 16,. Team coaches will select their lost time. through numerous tutoring going over policies and practice day and time. Practice Tve been playing for 12 and speech therapy programs answering questions. locations will be at either Walker- years" said the 44-year-old provided the Redford Union SO Winter,*Patchin, Roosevelt or Ponikiewski, who is a Senior Schools. Golf hat trick Hicks elementary schools. Designer at the General Motors She went on to earn a degree After winning the Games will be played Tech Center in Warren. "I played at Lawrence Tech. City Golf Challenge and Saturdays between 9 a.m. and 4 different sports, racquetball and Golf serves as arefuge for the JAWS Classic on p.m. at Marshall Middle School. soffball. After college I was kind Ponikiewski, who is completely the Adams Junior Tour, The eight-week season starts of bored. All the people at work hearing impaired in one ear and Canton's Zach McCurley Sept. 22. were playing (golf) and I thought has only a 15 percent decibel captured his third Players will develop the skills it was kind of boring. I wish I hearing level in her other ear. tournament in as many to run and cover patterns, pass had signed up for golf a long Ponikiewski has become a weeks Thursday at the the ball, blitz the quarterback, time ago."' fixture in the Midwest Deaf Herb Fowler Memorial receive the ball, defend the pass Ponikiewski has become an Ladies Golf Association where Junior Championship and run the ball. Children will impressive 6-handicappef, but she has won the title seven times. held at Huron Hills in learn the fundamentals of team­ that's only half of her story. In her most recent tourney, Ann Arbor. With the work, responsibility and sports­ "People don't know golf is out July 31-Aug. 2, at The Oaks in support and help of manship. there for the deaf, especially Springfield, 111., Ponikiewski caddy and friend Nick The entry fee is $95 (includes for women all over the United carded rounds of 80-79-81, to Watson, the Belleville team jersey). A mouth-guard is States," said Ponikiewski, who place first. High School senior shot required. Cleats are optional. was coming off a runner-up She also received another nice rounds of 69-64-70- To register, visit www.Michiga finish at the U.S. Deaf Golf award when she was inducted KYBASHAW 203 to edge Brighton's nYouthFlagFootball.com; or call Championship, July 17-20, in Lauri Ponikiewski was runner-up in the U.S. Deaf Golf Championships, July Jimmy Dewling by a (248) 481-8251 for more informa­ Caseyville, 111. Please see GOLFER, B2 17-20, at Far Oaks Golf Club in Caseyville, III. stroke. tion.

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The rough was very thick, mak­ Ponikiewski is a regular at the BASEBALL throwing battingpractice until 16."... I told all the guys my grand­ GOLFER ing it hard to hit the ball out of Oasis Golf Center. his arm practically hit the dirt pa played at that field when the FROM PAGE B1 FROM PAGE B1 the thick rough. The bunkers "I want to say a special thanks Unfortunately, although we all scouts came and told him to break were huge and deep, and the to my longtime instructor, Dick be seen if the sport will ever again had our moments, we never (snap) his wrist, to let his wrist go. into the MDLGA Hall of Fame, wetlands were everywhere on Gray, for working so hard with rise as a rite of passage at least in approached his level of ability. Then he was jacking home runs an honor which completely almost every hole. The greens me," Lauri said. "Arid also Dave urban centers, where basketball out to left and center, out onto the Taikin'Baseball caught her off-guard. . are very fast and very hard to Wall, for helping me with many hoops have taken over fromsand - road." : The last time Ponikiewski read. Our tournament director aspects of the game." lots as the activity of choice. Of course, baseball continued to competed in the U.S. Deaf Golf (Rob Strano) changed our tee Ponikiewski was competing But things were different in dominate conversation through­ Plain and simple Championship was four years markers every day and made it this weekend at the Women's Horton's prep career during the out the subsequent decades, as That road, Grand River, isn't ago in Pinehurst, N.C. where difficult and challenging." Golf Association'of Michigan late 1950s. And they were certain­ we got married and had children. quite the same. And much-revered she finished fifth. On the 72nd and final hole Tournament hosted by the ty much different a decade before More than five decades after Al Otympia Stadium, which stood But when the U.S. tourney of regulation, Ponikiewski was Saginaw Country Club. Her that, when my dad, Al Smith, Smith was a Detroit Northwestern proudly in the late 1940s, is long was staged two years ago in in position for a breakthrough previous best GAM finish has was an All-City star at Detroit icon, his grandson - Ryan Smith of gone thanks to the wreddngball. Denver, Colo., Ponikiewski . triumph. been 21st Northwestern. Redford - recently had the chance Physical evidence of abygone withdrew in protest of the rules, "I played very well at the U.S. '1 hope to be in the top 20," Throughout Smith's high school to play at that high school as a era is gone or nearly gone. But which required all participants Championship considering the Lauri said. "I hope to build years, when he earned seven var­ member ofth e Redford Rebels nothing can weaken family ties to remove all or any hearing aid heat, die course conditions and offmy experience (U.S. Deaf sity letters in baseball, football and travel baseball team. built from memories and a com­ devices. the pressure " she said. "But my Championship) and gain con­ basketball combined, he and Colts Ryan, like his grandfather a mon bond, something many "They made us them take putting was off. I had a total 14 fidence. My goal is for a deaf teammates such as future big- three-sport athlete (baseball, Detroit-area families certainty out, and I was upset about it," three-putts. I had a six-footer women to win the Women's leaguer Harry Chiti played hard basketball, football),an d his team­ share. In fact, after Ryan's Detroit Ponikiewski said. "It's a totally (on No. 18 of the final day) for GAM (Golf Association of and played often. mates squared off against the experience, he made sure to talk different atmosphere, but it was abirdie.} could have won right Michigan) or Mid-Amateur Detroit Eagles. about it with his grandfather, now not as bad as I thought. It was there. It was the most thrilling, tournament." Alley ball Ryan went l-for-2 and walked, 75 and still living in Redford weird not hearing the birds or but nerve-wracking playoff I Ponikiewski counts Lorena As kids, they smacked it around but Ins team took it on the chin "I told him he was a great the traffic, but I think it helped ever played." Ochoa and Jay Haas as her in alleys as wide as an office hall- •against the Eagles. player," Ryan said. "But he just me focus on my game and I sur­ Despite the heartbreaking favorite women's and men's way, giving them the ability to hit Still, to mark the occasion, Ryan talked about it, about the games prised myself. But I still believe runner-up finish, Ponikiewski touring pros. the ball up the middle. made sure someone took a photo he played and the plays he made." the rules are wrong." qualified to play in the World The U.S. Deaf Championships "If you hit the ball straight over of him swinging the bat in a pose When told of what Ryan had Ponikiewski duked it our for Deaf Golf Championship, Sept. also had a special entrant when second base^ it's abase hit," said Al, reminiscent to one Grandpa Al to say, Al Smith responded with a four days with Susan Zupnik of of 2008, in Perth, Australia. Cincinnati native Kevin Hall, an about the philosophy behind the fashioned back in the day. shoulder-shrug of a response - not Maplewood, N.Y. before losing In the meantime, Ponikiewski Ohio State grad and America's alley antics. Why? Because he knows how surprising given that he grewup in on the third hole of a sudden will continue to hone her game. top deaf golfer, competed and They bounced rubber balls the baseball bloodline flows. the era of athletics where it was all death playoff when she had a "I work so hard on my swing," ran away with the men's title. against porch steps and learned '1 play two other sports (at about the team, not massive egos triple bogey. she said. "I practice a lot, many Lauri Ponikiewski also hopes about hand-eye coordination and Redford Thurston), but baseball is or self-glorification. "It was an unbelievable hours on my short game and to stand on the podium some being quick on their feet my core, where a lot of my feelings He merely loved playingbase- experience all week," said putting, too. I take a lesson once day as women's deaf champion. When it came time to gradu­ come through," said Ryan recently. ball, nothing more, nothing less. Ponikiewski, who shot rounds of a month and practice three or It's never too late. ate to the high school field, all of "If s through die blood, from my "You always thought, there's 83-85-79-84. "The course (Far four times a week. It's practice, those little games yielded big-time grandpa, through my dad (Chris) always going to be work,''Al said Oaks G.C.) was 6,040 yards, a practice. I get frustrated. I have [email protected]. skill that opened up eyes. My dad and just throughout the family." "But baseball and high school, very difficult, and hilly course. to learn more patience." (734)953-2123 batted .400 as a rule, and was a Indeed. Iffamity members thafs trufy once in a lifetime. fluid second baseman while Chiti weren't playing baseball, they were "Even though I needed the caught. Eventually, a Brooklyn immersed in it. For example, Al's money, I didn't work, I played ball; MWEEKSAD Dodger scout inked Smith to mom, Marie, would soak in every And, you always had the dream a contract, although an injury second of radio broadcasts in the that you would play forth e Detroit BOYS S GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY at Hudson Mills Metropark, 7:45 a.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL Wednesday, Aug. 15 Churchill vs. John Glenn Thursday* Aug. 16 during the 1950 spring training pre-TVera, Tigers" He didn't realize that Tommy Titan Tuneup at Cass Benton, 6:30 p.m. at Whispering Willows, 3:30 p.m. Madonna Alumni Game at Activities Ctr., 7 p.m. derailed his pro hopes. "She always sat next to the radio, dream, and Ryan probably won't, GIRLS GOLF Friday, Aug. 17 Tuesday, Aug. 14 Ladywood vs, Temperance Bedford MEN'S COLLEGE SOCCER "If I was any good I would listening to Harry Heilmann and either. But forthem , any time Wayne at Milford Invitational at Giant Oak G.C., 8 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15 (Exhibition) have made it," is what dad always Ty Tyson," my dad continued spent on a baseball diamond is the (Preswick Village), 8:30 a.m. John Glenn vs. Northvitle Madonna at Schoolcraft College, 2 p.m. same as a cherished famity get- Wednesday, Aug. 15 at Tanglewood G.C, 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18 said to us while growing up in Although the Rebels had a dis­ John Glenn vs. Belleville, Edsei Ford MU Alumni Game at Greenmead Field, 2 p.m. a Redford Township household appointing game in the city, the together. The two are one and the at The Woodlands (Van Buren). TBA. BOYS TENNIS WOMEN'S COLLEGE SOCCER where baseball was the main younger Smith realized at the time same and as good as it gets. Thursday, Aug. 16 Thursday, Aug. 16 Saturday, Aug. 18 Wayne at Birm. Seaholm Invitational Stevenson at Adrian invitational, 8:30 a.m. MU Alumni Gams at Greenmead field, noon. course and all other sports vied for that it was a moment to cherish. the crumbs of attention. "Yeah, it was a special thing, Tim Smith is sports editor of the Redford- He worked my brothers and really a privilege to play where my Garden City Observers. He can be reached I to death trying to make us grandpa played when he was a at 734-953-2106 or attsmith@hometown- GET into the kind of player he was, Md," noted Ryan, who just turned life.com. Become a Membei of the IN THE Golf Association of Michigan SPORTS ROUNDUP Find out what over 63.000 Michigan Golfers GAM! 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State-of-the-art The Ultimate Soccer Arenas, a 266,400 square-foot complex on a 15.8-acre site, will feature two full-sized soccer fields and one full-size lacrosse field, along with 450-plus parking spots (plus five for buses) and many other amenities. The FIFA (Federation International Football Developers George Derderian Jr. and Richard Tapper take a look at the plans Association) fields feature state of the Ultimate Soccer Arenas complex. The Pontiac facility will serve the of the art Astro-Turf GameDay Detroit area and will be the largest in the country. Grass-XPE with anti-bacterial Turf Aide built-in, the latest These are fully constructed for both sports will also be upgrade to turf fields. Under steel buildings, not these air part of the program. The 72-foot ceilings, the two soc­ domes. They will all have air field can be split in half for cer fields are 110 yards by 75 conditioning and heat. There practice training sessions, to yards and will be joined by one is state-of-the-art lighting — accommodate more teams. full-size lacrosse field at 85x47 everything will be top-notch." With construction moving yards. And regional. along at a fast rate, word is The Livonia Stevenson varsity pom pon team were awarded Grand Champs at recent camp sponsored by Mid Also aboard will be a 3,000 "We're using a lot of Oakland getting around to thousands American Pom at Northwood University. Members of the Spartans, coached by Lyndsey Domm and Laura square-foot Strength, Speed County or Michigan products," who are involved in the sport Scheel, include Juliann Bermudez, Cariy Bernadotte, Amanda Brindley, Alison Chludzinski, Kim Cornelissen, and Agility Training Center, added Tapper. "We tried to in Southeastern Michigan. Deanna Diponio, Paige Frey, Allie Goodrich, Jaciyn Henderson, Jillian Henderson, Megan Hill, Emily Jankowiak, full-service restaurant, make it as local as possible." "There's at least 100,000 Emma Knox, Katie Kretunski, Paige McMiillen, Courtney O'Neil, Megan Pietila, Rachel Sager, Shaylyn Sikorski, European coffee shop, pro people in the area play­ Jennifer Smith, Katelyn Stafford, Sam Turner, Jennifer Verba, Leah Winn and Tiffany Yu. shop, arcade game room, snack Around the corner ing the sport. It's one of and ice cream shop, party rent­ Two-time national Premier the biggest youth sports in al and meeting rooms, large Developmental League the country," said Tapper. rest rooms and separate keyed national finalist Michigan "It's big in the high schools locker rooms, coaches offices, Bucks men's soccer team, a and colleges and there are 5,000 square-foot viewing minor league affiliate of the a ton of adults who play in area to all fields, including a Columbus Crew of the Major leagues." viewing deck, and reception League Soccer, will play its "My wife and I have both area. Plans on having wireless home games at the com­ been soccer parents for many Internet and alcoholic beverag­ plex in 2008, while numer­ years and Jon (Murad) is a es for parents will also be avail­ ous youth club teams, high player. We know how impor­ able, although those details school, collegiate and rec­ tant something like this will have not been finalized. reational teams and leagues be to Detroit area, the city of One soccer field will also are kicking on the door to Pontiac, everyone involved boast a 2,000-seat arrange­ use the facility for train­ with soccer," offered ment to host high-level games. ing sessions and contests. Derderian, who noted that "No other (soccer) facil­ All-American Lacrosse will they have been contacted by ity is like this one," boasted be the main client for the officials in other states on per­ Derderian. "The ceilings are lacrosse facility. haps building similar facilities high enough for regular soccer. Many camps and clinics in other metropolitan areas. Ultimate Soccer Arenas, which will have its main entrance off South Blvd. with a side entrance drive off Centerpoint Parkway, will be open as early as 7 a-nu on some days and remain open as late as 1 a.m., seven days a week. "It will be open almost all the ,V* ...... --- y. t time. We'll get as many teams f f and leagues, camps in here as possible," said Derderian. Stingrays car wash "We've already been talking to a lot of club teams that want The farming ton Family YMCA Stingrays will stage a car wash from 10 a.m. untif 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25 at the to use this facility and a couple Farmington YMCA, 28100 Farmington Road, just north of 12 Mile Road. The fund-raiser will help pay for the of colleges have spoken to us Stingrays' trip to Fort Lauderdale, Fla. for the YMCA Short Course National Meet. 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Hugh Gallagher, editor. (734) 953-2149, [email protected] www.hometownlife.com Boys are more at risk for some birth problems

t has long been acknowledged that boys generally outnumber girls by about S three to one in the incidence of child­ hood mental disorders such as learning disabilities, behavioral problems, autism, attention deficit hyperactive disorders, and so on. Years ago an experi­ ment was done to test the hypothesis that this higher rate of disorders for boys might be related to their being more at risk for brain injuries during the birthing process. It was considered that one way ten McCulloch there might be greater risk would be if they had bigger heads that received more pressure during contractions through the birth canal. A group of one hundred new­ borns were measured, boys and girls, and the boys' heads were significantly larger ^heryl Angel and her sis­ than the girls. ter, Linda Mulari, opened To test out whether or not this was caus­ 'at 8 a.m. to attract early ing any type of brain injury, spinal taps birds to their garage sale in were done on the hundred boys and girls Livonia. Thursday is a popular and in a significantly higher rate of boys day with serious bargain- there was found traces of blood in the hunters. By 10 a.m., the two cerebral spinal fluid, indicative of minor had sold $250 worth of items. brain bleeding. One man bought glassware for Unfortunately, the research wasn't fol­ his cottage; others took home lowed up on to examine the same children collector dolls. Lisa Hoffman five to 10 years later to see if the boys spent $45 for a Detroit Red outnumbered the girls in terms of rates of Wings jacket. various childhood mental behavioral and "My sister is downsizing," developmental abnormalities. said Cheryl Angel, who'd been Also unfortunately, the size of heads of working on the sale fox, several boys and girls cannot be controlled and iays. Angel needed a permit neither is it advisable to have all births by garage sale in Livonia, but C-section to avoid risking new birth minor nents vary by community so brain bleeds that might eventually show i, _ests people check beforehand, up as disabilities later in life. And, there i' i ccessories for the home. My are certain conditions that exist in some •n ^1 HI lJs 85-year-old aunt lives with pregnant mothers that are known to be PHOTOS BY TOM HOFFMEYERI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER us and figures it's time to let go (of her detrimental to the developing baby which dolls). My sister and I go through it, cannot be wished away. Jane Casey arranges (terns in the garage sale at her Plymouth home. decide what she would pay for it at a Mothers with epilepsy is an example. garage sale, what I would pay, and then Being born to a mother with epilepsy may compromise on a price." affect developmental outcome of the off­ "I tell people make me an offer if spring in several ways. Prenatal exposure you're interested," adds Mulari, who to some anti-epileptic drugs is said to be moved from a Canton condo into an associated with an increased incidence of apartment. "We wheel and deal. Rugs major malformations. Genetic factors may have been going. Antique jewelry went also contribute. Exposure to prolong and like hot cakes. What hasn't sold is pic­ multiple maternal seizures are additional tures . People look but don't buy." risk factors. "You never know what's going to sell," However, there are many factors that Garage sale said Angel. are under every pregnant woman's control Lisa Hofmann of Livonia loves going to increase or decrease the risk of mental to garage sales. health issues in their offspring. Common "We go out every week," said sense tells the mother to be healthy, eat Hofmann as she modeled the jacket for right, sleep well, and take care of her daughters Elyssa, 10, and Julia, 8. "I'm unborn as she would herself. going to wear it to Red Wing games and Unfortunately, many teen and young any other place I can." mothers-to-be are not always educated 4'VT/^ ** v Ken Hawkins of Livonia was looking enough to the deleterious effects of alco­ for hunting and fishing gear, tools and hol, cigarettes and second hand smoke, Allyn Campbell sets out items for the family's garage sale at their drugs, medications, and stress on the Farmington Hills home. Please see SALES, C2 mental health of their offspring. All of these can be controlled by prevention. In my work with the Social Security Administration doing disability deter­ mination evaluations on thousands of children over the years I have seen a high Dixboro Fair draws crowd for fun and games correlation of youngsters with common disabilities such as learning disabilities, BY JULIE BROWN mental retardation, autism, brain damage, STAFF WRITER Games were part of the etc. and the use by their mothers, when fun at the Dixboro Fair, the child was in utero, of any or all of Donna King of Plymouth Township had her if you'd like to adopt an these various "substances." hands full Saturday, Aug. 4, but didn't mind a animal, call {734} 662- Also seen is the pattern of boys out­ bit. 5585 or visit www.hshv. numbering girls in the incidence of child­ The Humane Society of Huron Valley volun­ org for information. hood disorders so I still have not thrown teer was out at the Dixboro Fair that day with out the hypothesis of the boys head bigger dogs Sadie and Buster, trying to get them adopt­ than girls' heads birthing risk. ed together. "We try to do that if you can have Another major factor is stress. A mother room in your home for two," she said, noting the under high amounts of stress throughout dogs were found in a trailer without electricity or pregnancy may be producing excessive running water. Cortisol, a hormone known to have harm­ "I've got four dogs" at home, added King, who ful effects on healthy brains, let alone pre­ enjoys volunteering with the Humane Society of mature developing brains and a newborn's Huron Valley "right up the road," she said, point­ brain having been bathed for nine months ing, in Dixboro, west of Plymouth and Canton in in high levels of this hormone, and per­ Washtenaw County. haps others that are related, may be prone Buster's a Lab mix and Sadie a shepherd mix. to develop schizophrenia, say some. King and fellow volunteer Christina Zeisler of The important thing is early education Ann Arbor, whose husband works in Canton, to our mother's-to-be about the danger- were busy seeking homes for dogs at the fair. If ousness of "substances", stress, and related you'd like to adopt an animal, call (734) 662- ED MARTIN factors that common sense would tell 5585 or visit www.hshv.org for information. day for the kids. I think it's wonderful. The kids The building originally began in 1857; church them could be harmful to them and there­ "We are trying to get more information out to are enjoying themselves." members just finished an extensive renovation fore to their new child. Canton," Zeisler said, including on lost dogs from At the petting zoo, kids had a chance to get and were eager to display all that work and its We are seeing so many disabilities in Canton often turned in there. in line and milk the cow, or visit with other results. children probably traceable back to dam­ "That'd be wonderful," she said of Buster and animals. There were a number of artists show­ Nearby the Dixboro Fair, area businesses were age done to them, in utero. We cannot get Sadie possibly being adopted at the fair. "They've ing their wares, and the Superior Township Fire appreciative of the crowds visiting the com­ too early of a start on preparation of our been through a lot." Plenty of other pets at the Department was there with a fire truck. munity. "There's a lot of people they bring into children's mental health. shelter need loving homes. There was also entertainment and plenty of town," said Steve Dani of Plymouth Township, The Dixboro Fair was held on a warm, sunny tasty food. Proceeds supported the Humane who with wife Brenda owns the Dixboro General Len McCulloch is a Diplomate of The American day and drew people to the grounds of the pre­ Society of Huron Valley, Habitat for Humanity Store. "I think it's a good thing for the whole Psychotherapy Association and holds credentials senting Dixboro United Methodist Church. Kari in Washtenaw County and restoration of the area." His wasn't the only business in Dixboro in mental health, brain injury, addictions and social Dorr of Ypsilanti brought son Gavin, 3, daugh­ Dixboro Schoolhouse project. that benefited, he said. work. His monthly column "Our Menta! Health" has ter Karli, 1, and a friend, their first time at the The Methodist church, believed to be the "It's nice to see the cars up and down appeared in the Observer and Eccentric newspa­ annual event. longest continuously operating Methodist con­ Plymouth Road," Brenda Dani added. "It brings pers and various other publications for six years.' "We heard there was a petting zoo and some gregation in Michigan, was open for tours con­ people to Dixboro. It's nice to bring a lot of peo­ He can be reached at 248 474-2763 ext. 22. games," Kari Dorr said. "We thought it'd be a fun ducted by Emily Vincent of Superior Township. ple into the area." C2 (*) Observer S Eccentric j Sunday, August 12,2007 H0MET0WNLIFE.COM www.hometownfife.com

Mom passed away last year and FROM PAGE CI I have her furniture, household goods," said Casey. "You have sporting goods to sell in his to be organized. When I clean upcoming garage sale. and find an item I haven't used "I'm interested in anything in several years I put it in a box that strikes my fancy," said then place it in the garage sale Hawkins. "I have a lot of guy area in the attic." stuff for my sale. I had one Sarah Carter of Westiand (sale) last year in June and was searching through Casey's didn't do well, but I'm going to items for kids stuff. give it a try and see what hap­ "I go every Thursday usu­ pens." ally with three to four of my teacher friends to look for toys MOVE QUICKLY and items for the prize box Jane Casey was hoping to in my third-grade classroom. make $600 at her garage sale Students have to earn 10 points in Plymouth. Casey remem­ for turning in their homework bers years ago when her mom's to choose something from the garage sales lasted 10 days in box. Every summer I have to a row. She advises shoppers "if replenish it," said Carter, who you see something you want started going to garage sales to take it. Otherwise it will with her mom as a kid growing be gone." For sellers, she says up in Plymouth. "I get deals. to price items depending on Instead of paying several dol­ whether you value it or if you lars for an itern^ at 25 cents I just want to dump it. can get more." "I always had garage sales Marge Ross of Plymouth with my mom for 40 years. Township goes garage saling

Sarah Carter of Westiand (right) and her cousin Heidi Stabb (left) browse garage sales frequently during summer. Carter is a school teacher and likes to look for items she can use in the classroom.

with her neighbors every week. bargain. "We go when we can just "You end up with too much because you might find some­ clutter," said Lynn. "It can be thing we really love. I make a like gambling. I had no control. list of things. I bought lots of I'd be going to the bank and toys for grandkids " said Ross, taking out about $20 to $40 at who is choir director for Silver a time." Linings so she's always looking Lynn offers advice as well for red shirts and blouses for for anyone trying to hold a suc­ members to wear while per­ cessful garage sale. forming. "The rule of thumb is to "We look in the Observer price them 10 to 15 percent of and go from there," added her the cost of the item. And you neighbor, Marlene Dennis. have to put up a lot of signs. "You never know where you Put them on every corner and find your best treasure. One every entrance to the sub. Signs time I found a bowl to match attract people, colorful signs my daughter's expensive with smiley faces, not plain Christmas dishes." Lisa Hof maun of Livonia puts on the Detroit Red Wings jacket she just bought white signs." Social worker Hilda Heath at a Livonia Garage Sate and models it for her daughters 10-year-old Elyssa, Over the years, Denise regularly visits estate and mov­ and 8-year-old Julia. Crossland has become an OVERNIGHT FUN TRIPS PREMIER PACKAGES ing sales looking for items for expert on garage sales. As • $50 FREE Cash & Tokens! • $70 FREE Cash S. Tokens! clients in need. She bought items but instead was telling lects old spoons from Europe. a classified saleswoman for • Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation * Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation chairs,, end tables, blankets, buyers to make him an offer. "I used to go an average of the Observer £2 Eccentric • Free Breakfast Buffet • 2 Free Breakfast Buffets and household goods at a sale "One guy loved to barter," once a week," said Lynn Tomey, Newspapers, she offers advice • $10 in Food Coupons • $10 in Food Coupons hosted by Kathy Tomey and said Stephen Tomey of Livonia. Stephen's wife. "Thursday is on placing ads in the garage • Overnight Stay at Kewadin • 2 Nights Stay at Kewadin her brother, Stephen Tomey, "The idea is to keep everything the best day. You have to go sale section. Casino Hotel Casino Hotel at their mother's home in out and keep it organized. early cause things get picked "You can attract people by • 1 Free Dinner Buffet Farmington. Their mother Don't place much in a box. through. But there are advan­ listing antiques, tools first,"

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LIKE NUMBERS'? BIRTHS ENGAGEMENTS of them in PC • Root-Peters i tisectidii *v #£; Mr. and Mrs. Norman L. C\ Root, Jr. of Livonia announce the engagement of their daugh­ ter, Amy Teresa, to Robert Lawrence Peters III, son of Mr. • X and Mrs. Robert L. Peters, Jr. •i>. » ME of Livonia. * The bride-to-be earned a Master of Arts in Curriculum . -*- from Michigan State University. She is a teacher in the Wayne-Westland Community School District. Balint-Destrampe The prospective groom is a 3fcu* I '.b* Stephen and Libby Balint senior IT consultant at PMA in Otisville, Mich., followed by V) _J of Westland announce the Consultants LLC. a reception at Bavarian Inn, engagement of their daughter, A July 2008 wedding is Frankenntuth. The couple will Riley Albert Ballard Dawn Marie, to Jason Robert planned for St. Francis Xavier make their home in Livonia. Ella Jane Craggs Riley Albert Ballard was Destrampe, the son of Robert Ella Jane Craggs was born born on April 7,2007, weighing and Susan Destrampe of June 29,2007, at St. Mary 9 pounds, 12 ounces and mea­ Westland. Mercy Hospital in Livonia. suring 22 inches long. The bride-to-be graduated Keda-Smith Parents are Erin and Kirk Parents are Susan Sarafian from Franklin High School Tom Sr. and Barbara Keda of Craggs of Canton. Sibling is and J)ave Ballard. His siblings in 2001. She is employed Livonia announce the engage­ Cooper, age 3. are Jordan, 9, and Taylor, 6. by Servicing Solutions in ment of their daughter, Sara Grandparents are Jane Grandparents are Al and Southfield. Jean, to Jesse Charles Smith LeSage of Livonia; Kenneth Janet Sarafian of Livonia, and The prospective groom grad­ of Lansing, son of Kevin and LeSage, Dearborn, and Joyce Ballard of Oxford. uated from Wayne Memorial Marie Smith of Lincoln Park. Richard and Donna Craggs of Great grandparent is High School in Wayne in The bride-to-be graduated Brooklyn, Mich. Margaret McGinty of Oxford. 2001. He is employed by Rush from Allen Park High School Trucking in Wayne. in 1999, and earned a Bachelor A May 2008 wedding is of Arts in Sign Language planned at St. Damian's, fol­ Studies from Madonna lowed by a reception at Joy University in 2004. She is cur­ Manor. rently employed as a sign lan­ The couple plans to live in guage interpreter for Plymouth Westland after returning from Canton Schools. a honeymoon cruise. The prospective groom W0™ graduated from the Michigan _J

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Borenski-Terwellen Mr. and Mrs. David Van Proyen-Brouwer Anderson of Plymouth Bill and Bonnie Van Proyen announce the engagement of SUSAN W. ALTZ JOHN H. SCHMIDT of Canton announce the their daughter, Carrie Lynn August 9, 2007, Age 44 of Rochester 76, of Bradenton, Florida, died unex engagement of their daughter, Borenski, to Richard Keith Hills. Beloved wife of James. Dear pectedly Saturday, August 4 2007 Amanda, to Jeff Brouwer, son Terwellen, son of Mr. and mother of Amber Faber. Favorite John is survived by his children and daughter of Bettilyn (Richard Jennett) their spouses, John Chandler Schmidt of Dr. Lynn and Betty Brouwer Mrs. Eugene Hoffmeyer of and the late Gerald Kass. Loving sister and Mary Hannington of Detroit, and of Holland, Mich. Dearborn. of Stephen Kass, Philip (Helen) Kass, Dr. Rebecca Schmidt Abel and Daniel The bride-to-be is a gradu­ The bride-to-be received her James (Lisa) Kass and the late David Abel, of Morgantown, West Virginia, ate of Canton High School CDA and is a teacher at Tutor Kass. Loved by many nieces and his former wife, Joan Bowes, of nephews. Memorial Service at a later Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and his and Calvin College, and is Time in the Plymouth Canton date. Please contact Harry J. Will step-children, Tom, Tracey and employed as a world languages School District. Funeral Home for details Carolyn. He was preceded in death by teacher. The prospective groom is (313)937-3670. his wife Elizabeth and his parents, The prospective groom is a an electrician at Van Buren www.harryjwillnineralhome.com Myrtle and Harold Schmidt. Born in ALICE M. STEPHENSON Detroit, John left many fiends in (nee Roberts) Holland Christian High and Electric in Plymouth. JUDY LEE CLARK (Grigg) Traverse City, Michigan to move Grand Valley State graduate, The marriage will take August 8, 2007, age 91. Formerly of Age 60. Loving mother of Jeff and Bradenton, Florida in 2002, where he and is employed as a CPA. place in October 2007, at St. and Liz enjoyed the year-round sun­ Bloomfield Hills and Boynton Beach, Mike. Memorial visitation Wednesday FL. Exemplary Citizen, Stroke An October wedding is being Kenneth Catholic Church, 1 pm until the time of the service at 7 shine and John became immersed in Bridge Club and Fantasy Football. Survivor, Devoted Wife and Mother. planned. Plymouth. Hawaii, the couple will reside pm at Harry J- Will Funeral Home, Beloved wife of the late J. Albert for 25450 Plymouth Rd., Redford, 48239. John's love for fun and the joy he After their honeymoon in in Westland. found in his many friendships were 60 years. Dear mother of Robert L. surpassed only by the prided he felt in M.D.- (Mary Geo), James A. (Ellen)' the accomplishments of his children. and William H. (Sally). Grandmother Memorial services will be held in of Mary Alice, James, Emily, James, Detroit and Bradenton at a later date. William, Robert & Kelly. Also sur­ In lieu of flowers, donations can be vived by four great-grandchildren. made to the West Virginia Rural Sister of the late James Roberts. Aunt Nephrology initiative created by his of Lynn Plavan and Steve Roberts. daughter at Box 9165, West Virginia Memorial service Thursday 11:30am University School of Medicine, at First Presbyterian Church, 1669-W. Morgantown, WV 26506. Maple Rd., Birmingham 48009.. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes Arrangements by Covell Cremation & may be made to First Presbyterian Funeral Center. Church of Birmingham. A.J. Get a great rate Desmond & Sons (248) 549-0500. LUCILLE ANNA GUITH View obituary and share memories at: www.DesmondFuneralHome.com Age 92, of Burton and Troy, died Wednesday, August 8, 2007 at Beaumont Hospice, Royal Oak. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 and liquidity. AM Monday, August 13, 2007 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 404 N. Dayton St., Davison, Rev. Fr. Andrew A. Czajkowski celebrant. Burial will follow in New Calvary Catholic Cemetery, visitation will be 12 NOON to 8 PM Sunday at Allen When you've lost Funeral Home, 9136 E. Davison Rd., a loved one, place Davison. A Rosary will be prayed 7 JIGGER SMITH PM Sunday. Memorial contributions your notice on our may be made to Beaumont Hospice, Marilyn Shores Smith, known to her 1200 Stephenson Hwy., Troy, MI friends and family by the nickname Fifth Third Money Market "Jigger," passed away on August 7, 48083. Lucille was born in Flint on directory located July 18, 1915, daughter of the late 2007 at home, surrounded by her fam­ William and Anna Kruger. Lucille and ily. She and her husband, Alvie, have • Thomas A. Guith S,r. were married on been residents and active members of October 30, 1937. Thomas preceded the Birmingham community since her in death on September 10, 1991. 1955. Born January 27, 1927 in Lucille retired from the Flint Public Waterloo, Iowa, Mrs. Smith also lived School system in 1978 after serving 15 in Janesville, Wisconsin and years with the-Senior Citizens Services Kankakee, Illinois. After graduating Program. Above all else, she was a from high school in Kankakee in loving and devoted wife, mother, 1944, she earned a bachelor's degree grandmother and great-grandmother. in political science at the University Lucille is survived by her children, of Wisconsin in 1948. She married Balances of$50,000 or more: 5.00% APY Thomas "Tim" A. Jr. (Donna) Guith, her college sweetheart, Alvie Smith, Balances $25,000 to $49,999:4.45% APY in July 1948 and moved to East Melinda (Larry) Brawner, Mark G. Balances $10,000 to $24,999:4.15% APY Lansing, Michigan when her husband ^OBITUARY (Bonnie) Guith. Also surviving are 1 Balances $10,000 or less: 0.00% APY eight grandchildren, six & half great­ accepted a position at Michigan State POLICY grandchildren and her sister, Betty University that year. The family moved to Birmingham in 1955 when The first five "billed" lines of an Kane. She was preceded in death by obituary are published at no cost. three sisters and a brother. Mr. Smith joined the public relations Now you can earn a great interest rate that reacts to the market* staff at General Motors (an associa­ All additional lines will be tion that continued until his retirement and still have access to your savings with check writing ability. EUGENE M. MITCHELL charged at $4 per line, You may in 1988), and the couple continued to place a picture of your loved one There are no minimum balance fees, and your first order of checks Age 76, longtime resident of live in Birmingham until the present for an additional cost of only $6, time. Mrs. Smith was very active in Farmington Hills, died in Farmington Symbolic emblems may be is free.** Get it all from one great savings account. Hills, Michigan, August 85 2007. Mr. charitable work, particularly in areas Mitchell is a noted philanthropist, U.S. involving young people. She was a included at no cost (example: Government Economist, member of member and one-time president of the American Rags, religious the Scarab Club, Our Lady of Sorrows Women's Association of the Boys & symbols, etc.) -377-579-5353 or walk in any of our 89 Southeast Church, MENSA and is the nephew of Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan. Margaret Mitchell, author of "Gone She also was an active participant in Michigan Banking Centers, including our With the Wind". Eugene is survived by projects supporting the Cranbrook Deadlines: Virginia (nee: May) his beloved wife Educational Community, including Friday 4:15 PM for Sunday newest location in Ann Arbor at 2090 West Stadium. of 32 years; his brother, Joseph R. regular involvement with the annual Wednesday 9:45 AM for Thursday Mitchell; and cousins, Marion R. Giftorama fund-raiser for Kingswood Powell and Russell and Maria Powell. school. An honorary alumna through Obituaries received after these deadlines Visitation Sunday, August 12th from the Kingswood Past Parents group, will be placed in the next available issue. 3-7 PM at the Heeney-Sundquist she also served as president of the Funeral Home, 23720 Farmington Kingswood Mothers Council. She e-mail your obit to Road (btwn 9-10 Mile Roads, just N. was a member of the Village Club of [email protected] of Grand River), downtown Bloomfield Hills, serving for a time Farmington (248-474-5200); and at on the program committee of that or fax to: Patterson Funeral Home at Spring Hill, organization, and also of St. Dunstan's Attn: Obits c/o Charolette Wilson 1020 Spring St., Atlanta, GA (404- Theatre Guild of Cranbrook. She is 734-953-2232 FIFTH THIRD BANK 876-1022) on Thursday, August 16th survived by her husband Alvie; her For more information call: from 3-7 PM with an evening scripture children Randall (Sharon) Smith, Charolette Wilson service. Funeral Mass Friday, August Diane (James) Adair and Amy Lynn 734-953-2070 www.53.conn 17th, 10:30 AM at the Cathedral of Smith; and her grandchildren or Liz Keiser Nicholas Adair, Erin Adair, Kevin Christ the King, 2699 Peachtree Road, 734-953-2067 NE, Atlanta, GA 30305. Those who Smith and Scott Smith. A memorial Annual Percentage Yield (APY) accurate as of 8/04/07. Rates mav change after the account is opened. Fees may reduce earnings. $50 minimum deposit required or toil free wish to further honor Eugene's memo­ service will be held at a later date. In to open an account. $25 fee if account is closed within 180 days of opening. No interest earned on balances below $10,000. Returned check and overdraft fees lieu of flowers family suggests memo­ ry may do so by making contributions 866-818-7653 apply to al! accounts with check access. A total of six free pre-authorized or automatic withdrawals (three of which may be checks) are allowed per month. to the American Cancer Society. rial tributes to The Boys & Girls ask for Char or Liz heeney-sundquist.com Clubs of Southeastern Michigan. "Free check orders of limited 50-pack - all other check orders are full price. Fifth Third reserves the right to refuse any deposit. 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When Patricia Steven was younger she BY LINDA ANN CHOMIN learned about Polish dancing as did her STAFF WRITER children when they came along. Now the director ofth e The P.R.C.UA Syrena Dance Buying a home is usually Ensemble is looking for children (age 3 and the largest purchase a person up) who would like to learn about their Polish makes in a lifetime, and a con­ heritage through song and dance. The Polish fusing one. 4 * .-—!»"•" ¥fc&* dance school is affiliated with the Polish Ascent Home Loans is pre­ Roman Catholic Union ofAmeric a which senting two seminars 7 p.m. was established in 1873 to unite and help Thursday, Aug. 16, at 1607 E. Polish immigrants. Big Beaver in Troy. To register From * for the Reverse Mortgages September to 'Kids are going in alt Seminar or First-Time April practic­ Homebuyers and Homebuyers es are held on different directions now. Seminar, call (248) 247-1021 Wednesday We want to get them back or send e-mail to educatedcon- nights at [email protected] and leave St. Linus into their heritage to find your name and phone number. <& & Catholic out where their ancestors "We try to get them really Church in educated about credit and how Dearborn came from.' it pertains to buying a home, Heights. PATRICIA STEVEN how often they should check Throughout their credit report so they can the year, stu­ !^$!p^«(f?W^^lfipp be an educated buyer," said V V - • dents perform at a variety of venues and pres­ Ellen Meyers, a mortgage ent a recital in April. broker. "My first home was a "Kids are going in all different directions variable rate. Two years later I Mackenzie Parrent and Sarah Gardener celebrate the Fourth of July by marching in their subdivision's annual parade. now. We want to get them back into their found out what that was. heritage to find out where their ancestors "They'll learn how to go into came from," said Patricia Steven whose a.Realtor Web site, and about grandparents immigrated fromPoland . home improvements like insu­ Homeowners hold Independence Day Parade for 42nd year "Dance is very important. It teaches funda­ lation. If it has anything to do mentals of different dance styles for different with energy savings it's deduct­ Haley For the 42nd year in a row, (third). Best costume: Haley regions of Poland. ible." Briscoe Livonia's Schanhites Manor Briscoe (first place), Madison "Kids get a deeper appreciation of their For more information about took first Subdivision near Plymouth Eisenhauer (second), Mac heritage so they can readily appreciate the buying a home, visit www.asc- place for and Inkster held their 4th and Morgan Parrent (tie for talents of other nationalities and cultures." enthpmeloans.com and click on the Statue of July parade. Neighbors third). Registration forth e 2007-2008 dance Mortgage 101. of Liberty gathered together and kids Briscoe was definitely the season begins Sept. 5. For more information, costume decorated their bikes and most patriotic dressed in a visit www.syrenadance.com or call Patricia handmade themselves in red, white, and Statue of Liberty costume Steven at (313) 563-1761. Ascent Home Loans is presenting by her blue. Before the block party handmade by her mom. This year Syrena celebrates 32 years of two seminars 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. mother. potiuck picnic winners were Parade organizers Patricia, educating children about their Polish heri­ chosen for their patriotic 16, at 1607 L Big Beaver in Troy. To Amy and Bifiy Holcomb tage. The cost is $35 a month for one child, spirit. organized more than 75 kids $50 for two or more children. register for the Reverse Mortgages Best decorated bike win­ and their families to ride "When I danced we only had 4 schools. We Seminar or First-Time Homebuyers ners were Morgan Parrent bikes or march in the parade. now have 10 schools," said Steven who's been (first place), Kasie Griffin There are many parents director of the ensemble for1 0 years. "Kids and Homebuyers Seminar, call (second), and Makayla who were in the parade when come from Farmington and Farmington (248) 247-1021 or send e-mail to Bowling (third). Best float they were children and now Hills, Plymouth, Canton, Garden City, (wagons, strollers) went to march with their kids. Dearborn, Riverview. They learn a few songs [email protected] Nicole Brey (first place), Everyone had fun cooling and about their costumes. Different regions Barry Parrent (second), and off after the picnic with the have different styles of costumes." Patrick and Justin Lynch annual water balloon fight. number. Ichominfhometownlife.com | (734) 953-2145

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Applications are available at ance engineering company able, conscientious individuals DRIVER/CUSTOMER of PLYMOUTH Call: 313-538-3470 the Human Resources Dept, located in Plymouth Mi. LIVE-IN CAREGIVERS HS Diploma. Exp. in a sim­ SERVICE ESTIMATOR COMERICA PARK who candemostrate a strong ilar service industry a plus. 14707 NorthvilleRd., 151 Martin, Birmingham, Successful candidate must For elderly. 2-3 days per week. Southfieid job entails several work ethic and a positive atti­ Ability to multi-task, set Plymouth, Ml 43170 PURCHASING PERSON 48009; or be able to demonstrate Must have exp. & references. Sportservice responsibilities include: deliv­ tude. Must have high school priorities & meet deadlines, or fax resumes to Needed for non-automotive www.ci.birmingham.mi.us. 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We offer training, a medical, dental, life Insur­ Pete, Russ or Rick at the HR Dept. for approx. 300 For fast paced property man­ Excellent salary and benefit education. No evenings. ' Ref Box #1587 Bartenders & Servers need fun environment and excellent ance, 401k, and a gener­ (248) 447-0400 employees. Send resume to: agement firm, Farmington Full time with benefits. Fax 3-5 yrs exp. Hiring thru income potential. Fax resume ous discount on product. 2500 S. Gulley, Dearborn [email protected] Hills. Email resume mweiss® resume to: 734-525-3876 Post & 2008 Season. to Eugene at 734-946-0084 or DRIVERS (TOW TRUCK) Heights, Ml 48125 or email: crescendo-homes.com Fax resume to: [email protected] Call 734-948-0011 To apply: please forward & MECHANIC Research Associate or fax: 248-855-6265 (734)456-3691 Applications/interviews your resume which must Experienced only. or email to: MEDICAL ASSISTANT will be conducted at AUTOMOTIVE HVAC OUTSIDE SALES Part-Time ADMINISTRATIVE include salary history to: Call 248-258-7000. [email protected] Exp. MA for Rochester Allergy 2100 Woodward Ave A west-side GM automotive [email protected] Residential. Leads/ vehicle ASSISTANT Tiger Den/Beer Hall dealership is hiring smiling, Office. FT/PT. Will train in Please list Drivers furnished. Lennox/ Carrier. Michigan's largest retained Part-time for fast paced upbeat, motivated individuals allergy. Please fax Resume to Customer Support GREAT PART TIME JOB! Livonia. (734)525-1930 to help us reach our real goal executive search firm is look­ Financial Co. with strong Associate-CO 248-651-5004 1pm-4pm of World Class Customer We need responsible delivery HVAC SERVICE TECH ing to expand our staff. We phone skills, proficient at MS in the subject line of email. located at Montcalm & Service: drivers who are good with & INSTALLERS are currently seeking candi­ Office and all other clerical DENTAL ASSISTANT & Medical Assistant Brush. Must be 18 yrs of directions. Must have own For new construction. 5 yrs. dates for a Research Associate functions. We offer competi­ • Service Sales Consultant FRONT DESK Medical office seeks experi­ age to apply. Photo ID transportation. We offer great minimum exp. Top pay & ben- position to be located in our tive salary, medical and 401K • Part-time Valet Geneva Watch Group is an Exp. for Royal Oak dental enced Receptionist. Must req'd. EOE/M/F/V/D PT hours. Please apply at efits. Call: 248-348-4800 Birmingham, Ml office. benefits. Please email resume: • Parts Driver Equal Opportunity office. Exp. with Oentrix soft­ have strong computer & med­ 29425 Six Mile Rd., Livonia Candidates must be able to [email protected] • Vehicle Sales Consultant Employer INSTALLER, PART-TIME ware is a plus. !f you are ical insurance knowledge. Dell Counter or Carry Out We are hiring personality over Mon-Thurs 2p-4p or work a flexible schedule (8 to or fax: 248-356-4707 Window coverings. Birming­ organized, friendly & a team Full Time with exc. pay & Cashiers Full/Part-Time. experience. We are willing to www. aensvawatchgraup.com 30 hrs/wk). Qualified appli­ 4897 Rochester Rd„ Troy. ham/Royal Oak area great player call: (248) 544-9000 Steve's Deli, Bloomfield Hills invest the time, energy and cants should have a •minimum benefits. Ann Arbor area. Mon-Thurs, 9:30a-11.30a. opportunity for retired person. ADMINISTRATIVE Stan or Jeff. 248-932-0800 expense in training you for the Customer Service Rep of three years' business exp., DENTAL ASSISTANT Fax resume to: 734-998-8767 No phone calls please Reply to: [email protected] ASSISTANT skllis of the job if you possess Greet customers, order exc. verbal and written com­ Exp. or recent DA grad. or Email: [email protected] the personality that is needed entry, answer phones. Good DRY CLEANERS needs munication skills and the abili­ Canton, full time. Experienced, JANITORIAL Restorative practice with MEDICAL ASSISTANT/ SERVERS in a World Class organization communication, typing and PRESSIR: shirts, tops, pants. ty to work on a variety of proj­ organized, knowledge of strong emphasis on cosmetic RECEPTIONIST APPLY ANYTIME and the desire to learn. PC skills. Send resume to: FT/PT. Start Today. 15149 Early Mornings ects simultaneously. If you Microsoft Word / Excel dentistry. We value your clini­ Some experience preferred. Specifications Service Co. Sheldon; 517-375-0031 FLOOR CREW feel you meet these qualifica­ required . E-mail resume with cal, organizational & commu­ RED LOBSTER P.O. Box 2003 tions, please send resume and salary requirements West Bloomfield location, Fax If you believe people deserve Evenings nication skills. Mon. - Thurs. 29980 Plymouth Rd Southfieid, Ml 48037 salary requirements to: [email protected] resume to: 248-539-9088. World Class Service and enjoy Forklift Operator 734-425-0121 only. Benefits. NW Livonia, Livonia working in an environment Tier II automotive coating Barbara A, Swan email resume Research Director, Administrative Assistant Medical Office that fosters that, we're waiting A word to the wis,e, supplier, fast paced environ­ LABORATORY Meadowbrook Church (Part [email protected] WAIT STAFF & COOKS to hear from you. (f'''i';"$ when looking for a ment accepting Boyden Detroit Check Out SUPPORT TECHNICIAN 344 N. Old Woodward, Ste 304 Time) Skills required: MS- Exp'd! Apply at: Shark Club Email resume to: automotive resumes/appl-ications for Office programs & bookkeep­ DENTAL ASSISTANT great deal check the Fast-paced laboratory has an Birmingham, Ml 48009 Specialists [email protected] Shipping & Receiving Forklift ing. Candidate should be Great opportunity for exp. DA 42070 Ford Rd., Canton immediate opening for a full- [email protected] Observer & Eccentric Operator (2nd Shift). Five (5) time laboratory support tech­ organized, detail oriented, able in fun, modern, quality prac­ Fast-paced Internal WAITSTAFF Busch's yrs. previous experience in nician. Position includes a to work independently, handle tice. FT. Mon. thru Thurs. Fax Medicine Practice is seek­ Positions available at the the automotive environment RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY multiple tasks 8 po'ssess wide variety of duties, includ­ resume to 248-549-1130. ing two upbeat, outgoing Island House Hotel, a beauti­ moving large metal racks. ing shipping and receiving, as MANAGER strong communication skills. candidates to join our ful summer resort, Mackinac Customer Service Email cover letter/resume to: well as clerical functions. Experienced for Farmington administrative staff as Island, Ml. Family Dining and Representative [email protected] DENTAL ASSISTANT Applicants submit to: Aiso required is flexibility in Hills based office. Immediate Check-Out Specialists, with Bar & Grill. Housing available or send to: 21355 Part time. Exp'd chairside Mechanically-Inclined The Crown Group - Attn: HR scheduling and the ability to opening. Fax info to J & M positions open in both our and discounted meals. Meadowbrook Rd, Wovi 48375 assistant X-ray certified. 31774 Enterprise Drive do heavy lifting. Candidate 248-888-7612 Ann Arbor and Canton Through late October. Call Bingham Farms area. Mon1- locations. Requirements is growings NLB Corp, has an immediate Livonia, Ml 48150 must be detail oriented & Ryan 1-800-626-6304. RETAIL, PART-TIME Funky, 7p, Tues8-3p, Weds 7:30-1 p, include medical office and opening for a mechanically Fax:(734)421-8370 excel at multi-tasking. ADMINISTRATE www.theislandhouse.com Become a part of a fast computer experience, inclined individual to learn our Overtime required. Send upscale stationery store. Apply Thurs 7:30-1 p. Call growing supermarket reta­ Hynch@thecrowngrp .com attention to detail, ability product and become a sup­ resume in confidence to at: Write Impressions, 407 S. 248-352-7722 ask for Marie iler! Busch's is seeking Grand Sakwa Properties to multi-task and good portive person for our cus­ C. Kapsanis, 22345 Roethei Washington Ave., Royal Oak. Help'Wanted-Sales 1¾) part time cashiers, pro­ tomer service team. Must be Construction Department has DENTAL ASSISTANT reasoning skills. Billing FIND IT ONLINE Drive, Novi, Ml 48375 duce clerks, deli clerks, abie to work overtime, week­ ROOFERS/EPDM & a position available for an Quality oriented Livonia experience helpful. meat clerks, seafood clerks ends and holidays as neces­ or email to: administrative assistant. Specialist office is looking for Please email resume to HOMETOWNUFECOM- LABORERS AUTO SALES and stock clerks. Retail sary. Responsibilities Include cheryl.kapsanis® Requirements incl. account­ a full-time assistant. Exc. hrs. [email protected] us.bureauveritas.com Exp. for commercial roofing USED VEHICLES experience is preferred but taking orders, and resolving firm. Own transportation req. ing with a strong background & competitive wages, if you problems regarding mechani­ EOE/AAE/M/F/H/V GM Dealer looking for not necessary. Full-Time. Apply at: 1055 in job cost reporting. are enthusiastic, friendly & cal equipment. High School No phone calls please. MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST experienced Manufacturers Dr., Westland. Please fax or email resumes: dependable with 4-handed Visit our website at: diploma or GED required. 248-855-0915 or, dental assisting experience, For clinic in Royal Oak. 2 USED CAR Requires excellent phone LANDSCAPE days/wk. Must be cheerful, www.buschs.com Professional gardener seeking SALES CLERKS [email protected] call Ann: (734)427-6181 SALESPERSON for a list of positions skills, computer knowledge attentive to detail, able to energetic individuals for land­ Work on Mackinac Island and DENTAL ASSISTANT WANTED Apply in person on available and to and understanding of blue­ BILLING COORDINATOR multi-task. Prior medical or prints. We offer training on our scape crew. References & make life long friends. Ryba's Wed. August 15 ONLY apply online Small Novi contractor. Candi­ For upbeat general cosmetic dental exp. a pius. Starts at product, competitive salary transportation necessary. Call Fudge Shops are looking for See Jim Savage email resumes to: date must be very detailed & dental practice in Bingham $1Q/more for experience. and comprehensive benefit Karen at (734) 455-8910 cashiers to work through late organized. Knowledge of Excel Farms. Approximately 30-35 Fax resume: (248) 547-9336 BOB JEANQTTE [email protected] package. Submit your resume October. Housing, Bonus, and or fax to: 734-214-8334 Become a part of a fast LAWN MAINTENANCE and previous billing experience hrs per week. Exp. preferred. or email: [email protected] PONTIAC and hourly wage requirements discounted meals available. Call 248-433-6000. (required) to: NLB Corp, Attn: growing supermarket reta­ Canton Co. looking for labor­ Call Ryan at 1-800-626-6304. a plus. Competitive salary and Ophthalmic Assistant. Buick-GMC Truck iler! Busch's is seeking ers. PT. Must have experi­ comprehensive benefits pkg. 14949 Sheldon Rd CAKE DECORATOR: Part-Time. HROECS, 29830 Beck Rd., www.theislandhouse.com DENTAL BILLER/ Exceptional full-time oppor­ management candidates ence, clean driving record & Please send resume to: Flexible hrs. Apply at: Heritage Wixom, Ml 48393. RECEPTIONIST tunity for an exp., energetic, Plymouth Bakery, 37458 Five Miie Rd„ Fax: (248) 926-4343 for our Deli, Meat, Seafood, valid D.L 734-891-8994 Box 1591, O&E Newspapers Fun, upbeat office in Lathrup SEAMSTRESS caring, self-motivated, detail . 734-453-2500 Livonia. 734-464-1855 Produce, Accounting, and 36251 Schoolcraft Rd. Village looking for exp'd per­ LAWN MAINTENANCE Full time, must be experi­ oriented assistant/technician e-mail: [email protected] Guest Service departments. Livonia, Ml 48150 son. Hours & salary nego­ Livonia area. $10/hr. to start. enced w/ draperies and top (COA, COT preferred) with a CANVASSORS CAREGIVERS Website www.nlbcorp.com Managers are responsible [email protected] tiable. Call 248-552-0076 Some exp. req'd, Leave growing solo practice in West Michigan's leading window & Healthcare company looking EOE for the total operation of treatments. Apply in person, (Code 1591) their department including Message at: (734)576-3054 DENTAL HYGIENIST Bloomfield. Competitive pay home improvement co. is for facility/ private duty care­ Aug. 16, btwn 9am-11:30am, DANCE INSTRUCTORS hiring and training staff, Seeking part time Dental & benefits. Exc team orient­ looking for sales people in the givers for all shifts Including 316 N. Lincoln, Ypsilanti; or BOOKKEEPER For hip-hop classes. inventory, ordering, mer­ Leasing Consultant For truck, body & paint shop. Hygienlst for Farmington Hills ed staff and doctor. Send Canvassing Dept. Looking for alternate weekends. fax resume: 734-487-6403. Experience required. chandising, achieving fina­ Part-Time GuickBooks exp. a must. general practice. With empha­ resume to visionmanage- motivated, hard-working 8. Fax 248-735-1010 Competitive wages & benefits. ncial goals, and ensuring sis on periodontal disease. Needed at Westland apart­ SHEET METAL WORKER Competitive salary & benefits. [email protected] responsible individuals. Hrly. Call 248-735-8850 ext 3106 that our high service stan­ Candidate must have exp, or fax: 989-885-6000 CAREGIVERS ment community. Commercial roofing firm Send resume: P.O. Box pay + commission & bonuses. dards are met. We have gentle hands, excellent cus­ PT. CNA & Exp preferred. DELIVERY DRIVER/ Availability to include both seeks exp. fabricator & 700823, Plymouth, Ml 48170 Will train. No exp. necessary. many opportunities for tomer service skills. Be Plymouth, Canton & INSTALLER weekday & weekend hours. installer for roofing related PHARMACIST Overtime available. Please call dynamic individuals who organized and have a great Westland. Call Comfort Delivery of supplies & equip­ Must have sales experience work. Apply in person: 1055 BOOKKEEPER/ Seeking motivated RPh to Jason at: (734) 536-7323 share our energy, enthusi­ attention to detail. Fax resume Keepers 734-771-7404 ment & basic furniture instal­ & good computer skills. Manufacturers Dr., Westland. operate professional pharma­ asm and desire to succeed. RECEPTIONIST to 248-932-7734 TELEMARKETER lation. Metro Detroit area. Enthusiasm & dependabili­ cy in suburbs. No nights, Knowledge of Microsoft F/T, for local CPA firm. FULL/PART-TIME Good driving record required. ty a mustK Please fax Suns, or holidays. Partnership CARPENTERS Outlook, Word and Excel, Creative Solution exp. a plus. DENTAL OFFICE Exp. in retail position Full time with benefits. Fax resume to 734-459-1719 Store & Co - Rough Carpentry. outstanding communica­ Reasonable compensation w/ MANAGER/ option. (313)894-4300 required. Send resume to: resume 248-426-9420 benefits. Resume to: P.O. Box Call: (734) 502-4791 tion skills, and the passion Directors RECEPTIONIST [email protected] or email carolyn@a]bros.com MAIL DEPARTMENT 700823, Plymouth, Ml 48170 RECEPTIONIST for dealing with associates Needed . A team-oriented Part-Time, 2-7pm, Mon-Fri. CERTIFIED APPLICATOR and guests Is required. 2-3 MALE OR FEMALE CLERICAL/ADMINISTRATIVE specialty dental practice Alternating Saturday's 7:30- Help WanterJ- 3A turf & DIRECT CARE WORKER years experience in retail is Farmington Hills Consulting ASSISTANT looking for an energetic, 11:30am. Plymouth. Please Part-Time EXP'D GRASS CUTTERS For a children/adult respite preferred. Firm seeks someone for the General office duties with self-motivated, well-organ­ fax resume: (248)615-0415 248-478-4114 home in Westland. High Mail Room: Good driving emphasis on computer appli­ ized person to oversee den­ RECEPTIONIST needed for School Diploma/GED req. Visit our website at: record, good computer skills, BusGh's is seeking a Store cations. Full time with bene­ tal team covering 2 loca­ busy real estate office. CMM OPERATOR www.buschs.com outgoing personality. Contact Valid Ml driver's license. Director and Co-Directors fits. Livona office location. tions. Experience in dental lor a list of positions Karen via fax at 248-553-5840 Professional phone manners, PROGRAMMER Please call Misty/Shana at; to lead and mentor their Send resume with salary his­ or medical a must. available and to Looking customer service skills neces­ Prototype Parts. Must be pro­ (734) 721-9072 MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN team, ensure Busch's high tory or expectations to Box Insurance knowledge, col­ apply online sary. Computer knowledge ficient In Inspection & GD&T. For apartment complex in guest service standards 1578 Observer & Eccentric lections, and word pro­ email resumes to: required. 25-35 hrs/wk. Novi Days, overtime. DIRECT CARE WORKER Redford area. Exp helpful. All and to coordinate total Newspapers, 36251 cessing skills preferred. Fax [email protected] for a location. Please email resume Delta Research Westland & Canton Group around handyman (m/f). Fax store operations including Schoolcraft, Livonia Mi 48150 resume to; 586-254-1169 or fax to: 734-214-8334 to: [email protected] 32971 Capitol Homes, afternoon & midnight. resume to 313-531-2905 merchandising, Inventory Livonia Ml 48150 Competitive wages/benefits. control, financial manage­ GENERAL OFFICE or fax: {734)261-0909 734-397-6955 GENERAL MANAGER ment, and leading perish­ Rochester company searching [email protected] Established - Full service able and/or nonperishable for an articulate, personable manufacturer of products for Direct Care Workers departments. We are an and detail-oriented individual CNC MILL POSITIONS the construction industry is Innovative and growing with knowledge of medical Supporting people with dis­ seeking General Manager. Horizontal, Vertical Mill.' company. billing and mid-level computer "IVe Work abilities in their homes. Located near Pontiac, Ml. skills to become a member of 3,4,5 Axis. The area's most Requires good drivirig record. Responsibilities include cus­ Be sure you look in Visit our website at: Ml advanced prototype shop Needed for Northvllle, Livonia, tomer satisfaction, personnel our team. Duties include tele­ www.buschs.com your Observer & looking for the area's highest Garden City, Dearborn management of drafting, pro­ phone based customer service for a list of positions skilled workers. Heights, Westland, 'Redford, duction, delivery & sales, and related to our medical billing available and to Eccentric Classified www.delrecorp.com Plymouth, and Taylor. All P&L success. Bachelors software. Must have excellent apply online communication skills. Full time Delta Research shifts though not at all loca­ degree and Management section for ail the email resumes to: position. Hourly rate based on hometowt0e.com 32971 Capitol, Livonia tions. $7.30 Untrained/$7.80 Experience is required. Send resume in confidence to: [email protected] experience. Please fax resume (734)261-6400 Trained. Contact Justin at: newest local listings! [email protected] or fax to: 734-214-8334 to: ¢248)651-9273 or fax: (734)261-0909 (248) 477-5209 x107 www.hometownlIfe.com Observer & Eccentric | Sunday, August 12,2007 (*) C7

REUNIONS

As space permits, the at Camp Ticonderoga Restaurant, A 50th reunion at the Embassy Suites, p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at Laurel Detroit St. Theresa Oct. 15. Contact Lisa (Perna) Hartman Observer & Eccentric ' Troy, For information: www. Livonia Oct. 5.2007. Cost is $90 per Manor Special Event Center in Livonia. Class of 1961 for tickets at musicmuse@comcast. Newspapers print, without seaholm62.org. Contact: Greg Frontier person, complete with dinner, open Seeking January, June and summer Sept. 22.2007. For information, con­ net or Laura Loveiace at lauralee@ charge, announcements of at [email protected] or Charlotte bar, memory book, CD, champagne graduates from 1967. For information, tact Dick Johnson at Sttheresa1961@ comcast.net for more information. class reunions. Send the infor­ (Bosworth) Eollis at cafollis@myblue- toast and much more. This invitation call Ellen (Neihoff) VanderRoest at aol.com. Livonia Franklin mation to Reunions, Observer light.com. is to all 50s graduates. Csil 800-859- '(248)684-7705 or email chuckandel- East Lansing High School Class of 1969 & Eccentric Newspapers, Bishop Borgess 9502 or email loret@wideopenwest [email protected]. Class of 1957 A reunion is in the pre-planning stag­ 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia, MI Class of 1977 for details. Cost is $90 per person, Class of 1977 A 50-year reunion, Aug. 24-26. For es for 2007. For more information, 48170. Please include the date A 30-year reunion Saturday, Sept. 8, complete with dinner, open bar, Looking for classmates for a 30-year information, contact Linda Foster at contact Kathy Nisun at (248) 363-5679 of the reunion, one contact per­ 2007, at George Murphy's, Livonia. For memory book, champagne toast and reunion. Information at henryford- (517)543-3041. or e-mail: [email protected]. son, and a telephone number. more information, call (248)685-8747 much more. highschool.com. St. Mary of Redford Class of 1966,1967 or by e-mail [email protected]. Detroit Cooley Detroit Holy Redeemer All classes A 41st and 40th reunion will be held REUNIONS Class of 1987 Class of 1957 Class of 1957 St. Mary of Redford School Alumni Oct. 20,2007,6:30 to midnight. Garden City East A 20-year reunion, Sept 15,2007, A 50-year reunion, Sept. 28-29,2007, A 50-year reunion, Oct. 12,2007, at "All Class Sock Hop" (Reunion) will be Tickets are $50. Call Tom Kujath at Class of 1977 at the Livonia Marriott.'Contact Sheraton Novi Hotel. ContactSharon O'KeileyKofC Council, Dearborn. In held Saturday, October 6; 4 p.m. Mass,- (248)888-9535. Saturday, Oct. 6. Casual attire. Cost [email protected] for more (248) 334-7641 or Sue (734) 632-0350 interested in attending or know the 6 p.m. Reunion. For furtherinforma- • Our Lady of Sorrows is $35 per person. Contact Teri information. Email: [email protected]. whereabouts or former classmates, tion, please contact: Dave DiPonio at Class of 1966 Harreison (Falconer) at (734) 421-2286 Burt Elementary and Junior High Classes of 1967,1968 contact John Duff at oliverlynn@aol. [email protected] or (313) Ses­ Aug. 17,18 and 19. For more informa­ or Kim Orsette (Galtinat) at (734) 762- (Detroit) Reunion 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. com or phone (734)261-3346. tet-Jamie Sloan at jes521970@ tion, call Pat Ormsby LaPiante at [email protected]. Class of 1967 29,2007, at Laurel Manor, Livonia. Detroit Mackenzie aol.com or (248) 391-0607. The Sock (248)476-0634. Our Lady of Sorrow Farming ton For information contact Contacts: Discounted tickets before March 1. Class of 1957 Hop will be held in the "Old" SMR Gym Redford Thurston High School Class of 1966 .Sandy Rhodes Luoma at sandysgar- Contact Dave Junquist at (810)667- Looking for graduates to attend a on Mansfield in Detroit. Reservations' Classes of 1957,1958 Celebrate their 41st reunion Friday- [email protected], Sue Smith 9131, Web site www.geocities.com/ reunion scheduled for Oct. 19,2007. required by Sept. 14. A 50-year reunion is planned with Sunday, Aug. 17-19. Contact Tom Nykamp at [email protected] or cooleyreunions67. All classmates are Call Eleanor at (734)425-8278, Fordson High School several events Sept. 14-16 at Embassy Goebei tot! free at (800) 300-0112 or Margaret Hadeock Gallagher at edgal- encouraged to register for inclusion Detroit Osborn Garden City High School Suites, Livonia. For information, [email protected] for details, [email protected] in memory book at www.ciassreport. Classes of 1970,71,72 Class of 1972 contact Ron Seller at (989)652-9724 Rochester Adams High School Clawson High School org/usa/mi/detroit/cooiey/1967 Saturday, Oct. 27,2007. Best Western A 35-year reunion is planned for or e-mail at Admiral741@yahoo. Class of 1977 Class of 1962 Detroit Cooley Sterling Inn, Sterling Heights. Alumni Saturday Oct. 13,2007. For more infor­ com or Marian Keegan Hierholzer at 6:30 p.m. Saturday Aug. 18, at Great A 45-year reunion, 6 p.m. Saturday, Classes 1960-63 can update their addresses by either mation, contact Lori Howe Richardson (248)349-2697 or e-mail at Mamia@ Oaks Country Club, 777 Great Oaks Sept. 22, at the Hilton Detroit-Troy on 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6,2007, at St. calling Sharon at (734)261-3264 or at (734)421-7808 or lhowericn@hot- comcast.net Blvd., Rochester. Proper attire. No Crooks Road in Troy. Dinner, danc­ John's Armenian Cultural Center, e-maiiingceiebrationstoremember@ mail.com or Sharon Burke Parkila at Classes of the'80s jeans please! Cost is $60 per person, ing and cash bar. Other weekend 22001 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield. yahoo.com. Visit Web site at ctrinc. (734)421-3108 or [email protected]. Thurston High School's '80s Reunion ' includes dinner, entertainment and events wiii begin on Friday, Sept. 21, For information and tickets, call Joyce divincinet.com Class of 1987 Committee will host a 2007 THS beverage tickets. R.S.V.P. today. and will continue through Sunday, (Karagozian) Obenhoff (586)754-3984, Detroit Western Searching for all class of '87 Alumni Multi-Year Reunion from 6 p.m. to 1 Please make payment as soon as Sept, 23, For information, e-mail Sharon (Wiand) Witberg (586)977- Class of 1962 for a 20-year reunion. Need to find a.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at the Hyatt possible if you plan to attend. For [email protected] or call Mary at 1469 or (586)864-2352, Roger Avie A 45-year reunion wiii be held in Sept., .current information on alumni (name, Regency, in Dearborn. A limited num­ more information, visit www.adam- (248)593-6182. (248)476-5400 or Robert Postoian 15,2007 at Warren Valley Country address, phone, email, etc.). Contact ber of first-come/first served tickets shighl977.myevent.com or contact Dearborn Fordson . (248)788-2746. , Club, Dearborn Heights. Seeking infor­ [email protected] at $59 per person will be available . Kitty Manning at kittyadter@yahoo. Class of 1969 Detroit Denby mation on classmates from that year. or cail Sheryff (Pietryka) Catton at and no tickets will be sold at the door. com or call (248) 842-1590. Planning a reunion for 2007. Please Class of 1947 All other classes welcome, Contact (734) 367-0898. E-mail Andrea Gambotto (Class of '86) Andover High School contact Kathy Nisun at (248) 363-5679 A 60th reunion will be held noon Helen Knights at (734)285-4927 or Class of 1989 at [email protected] or Dan Class of 1957 or e-mail: [email protected] or Kathy to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, at Ralph Brighton at (734)513-7499. Need classmates to register Phillips (Class of '82) at DanielP422@ A 50-year reunion is planned for Sept. Shoebridge @ Klivingston@nu-core, Lakeland Banquet Center. Contact Classes of 30s, 40s. 50s online with names, addresses and yahoo, com'. Representatives from 15,2007, at Great Oaks Country Club com. Lucille at (734) 427-0579. Sept. 21,2007, Dearborn Hills Golf email addresses to Paula at gch- graduating classes of '80, '82, '88 and in Rochester. Looking for alumni. Detroit Chadsey Class of 1957 Club. $25. Contact Simon Hachigian at [email protected] and '89 are sought. Call Mary Lou Norkiewicz (Ehrmann) Class of 1957 A 50th reunion is planned for Sept. 7, (313)565-4997. check out web site at www.myspace. Rochester Adams High School at (248) 375-5406, Jim Greenless at A 50th Reunion is being planned 8, and 9,2007, at the Thomas Edison Detroit Redford com/gchs20threunion. The reunion Class of 1977 (248) 642-0290 or Janice Turnbuil for Sept. 29, at Weber's Inn in Ann Inn, Port Huron. Seeking lost gradu­ Class of 1967 date has not been set yet. In addition A 30-year reunion. 6:30 p.m. Aug. 18, .(Lane) at (248) 627-2447. Arbor. Looking for January, Jun&and ates, January/June classes. If you A 40-year reunion, Friday, Aug. 17, at to our class we are also looking for Great Oaks Country Club, 777 Great Berkley High School Summer '57 graduates, if interested are not yet on the mailing list, piease Embassy Suites, Livonia. Buffet din­ members in the classes of 87,88,89 Oaks Blvd., Rochester, Mich. Cost $60 Class of 1987 in attending or know of the where- e-mail [email protected] or call ner with cash bar. $60 per person, for a combination reunion. per person. For more information, A 20-year reunion is planned for Nov. abouts of other classmates, contact (248)642-0249. . Contact [email protected] or call Grosse Pointe North go to www.adamshigh1977.myevent. 24,2007, Looking for all current con­ Pat Gorski-Zielinski, (989) 366-9288. Detroit Girls Catholic Central (248)646-8134. Class of 1991 com or contact Kitty Manning at kitty- tact info for aiumni from class of 1987. Detroit Central High School Class of 1967 Detroit Southwestern Call (800) 677-7800, visit www. [email protected] or (248)842-1590. Contact Kim (DeWilde) Everingham Class of 1947 Searching for classmates of the class Class of 1957 taylorreunions.com or e-mail: info@ Inkster Roosevelt High School at (734)422-0087 or e-mail info to A 60-year reunion, noon to 4 p.m. of 1967 for a 40th reunion this sum­ A 50-year reunion is being planned taylorreunions.com. Class of 1957 and 1958 [email protected]. Reunion Sunday, Aug. 19,2007 at Drake Park, mer/fall. Contact Diane Kangas (Krok) for September 2007. Looking for Lakeland A combined reunion on Sept. 21- Web site is www.BHSreunionl987.com between Mapie and 14 Mile Road in at (586)446-9011 or Mary Mezzardi January sncKJu'ne graduates. If Class of 1982 22,2007, at the Marriott Hotel in for further information and details.s West Bloomfield. Contact Jack (Jake) (Winowiecki) at mmezzadri@hotmaii. interested in attending or know of A 25th reunion 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Nov. 24, Romulus. AH classes welcome. For Birmingham Seahofm . Ginsburg at (248)842,-1738 or Paul com. the whereabouts of other classmates, 2007, at The Inn at St. John's, 44045 information, contact Yvonne (Guertin) Class of 1962 Davidson at (248)851-2355. Detroit Henry Ford contact Angie (Conz) Maccani at (313) Five Mile Road, Plymouth. Limited Mack at (734)464-7748 or email A 45-year reunion is planned for 7 Detroit Cody Class of 1967 532-4379 or Ken Suski at (313) 291- amount of rooms at a discount until [email protected] or Stan Pientack p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 18,2007, Class of 1957 A 40th reunion will be held 6:30-11:30 5450. September. Ticket purchases due by at (734)475-2797. 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s summer it v r Jerry from Ypsilanti e-mails asking if there is anything he could add to his diet to help BY LINDA ANN CHOMIN * fight Alzheimer's disease? • STAFF WRITER Jerry, try spicing up your foods. A new study found a chemical in the ust because summer is almost over, Dr. spice turmeric helps rid the blood Lisa Markman isn't letting her guard down of a brain plaque J when it comes to water safety. Markman is protein, which causes keeping an eye on her two young daughters just Alzheimer's, as her mother did when she was growing up in Researchers Southfield. ^ took the blood of Emma, 6, and Charlotte, 3, need constant Alzheimer's patients. supervision, whether it's around the pool, a In some samples they bathtub, or containers which hold water or other added the turmeric liquids. That includes toilets and dog bowls, but compound, the others especially five-gallon buckets used for chores in Peter's they left alone. They the home. Principles discovered the blood Safety doesn't end with summer when a child was better at deleting can drown in one of these white plastic contain­ the .disease causing iif Peter Nielsen ers, even if only half full. protein when the About 25 children around the country drown turmeric chemical was annually in buckets, and many more are hospital­ •*-' *,"* •.'* * present. Researchers hope it may be ized according to the Detroit Medical Center. The V. • jm possible to give Alzheimer's patients tragedy happens when a child goes to play in the *-• »,-« blood infusions of the turmeric water and falls in, but is not strong enough to pull 1* ' • ' chemical to help their immune system themselves out. * delete the brain plaque ingredient. "Parents still need to be concerned," said Markman, a pediatrician at the DMC. In & Ann from Lincoln Park e-mails asking with late July, the DMC came out with a buck­ Y--J" all the fruits and vegetables In season right etful of children's safety tips and informa­ &i*-f now, which ones are the best to eat? tion to keep kids safe at home or around A team of researchers looked at pools in community recreation centers all "£. more than 1,000 foods to see which year long. ones pack the most antioxidants. "Kids who first start walking, 9 to 18 month-, Antioxidants are the good stuff in can trip and fall into the bucket and can't — .iters to an outdoor food that can help fight off disease. Uo get themselves out, and are more apt to fall in bathtub," Markman said. "Never ever leave pool in Ann Arbor two or Topping the list of the most powerful because the bucket is heavy," Markman said. "You children unattended in the bathtub. You need to antioxidant foods are blackberries, three times a week. think those are things that can never happen to plan, have your towels, washcloths, soap there. "The important thing is even if a lifeguard is on strawberries, cranberries, raspberries, you, but if you're the parent of a child who dies Don't answer the phone or door, and don't let blueberries, walnuts and artichokes. duty, lifeguards are watching lots and lots of chil­ like that the number is 100 percent for you." another child be responsible for a child in the dren. It's up to you to keep them safe," Markman The researchers also determined Drowning is the second leading cause of unin­ bathtub." cooking appears to increase the said. "We have a rule — if the kids are leaving the tentional injury death in children, according to antioxidant potential of most foods, Markman cautions parents to be wary of bath area, they need to let us know if they leave the except for grains such as pasta and the American Academy of Pediatrics. seats, which are not foolproof. Children could slip pool or sandbox. It's easy for parents to get dis­ rice. As little as a few inches of water can pose a out if left unattended. tracted. People are talking and eating. drowning hazard for children. "Before I had kids of my own, I never imagined "I think parents get reassured when children Markman caa think of two cases of near how kids could drown," Markman said. "Now I can swim," she added. "Just because a child can if you have a health or fitness question drownings she encountered while covering the realize it's easy to get distracted. You have to be swim, they can get fatigued. Sometimes there's you would like answered in the Observer & emergency room in a Chicago hospital. One child vigilant." rough play in the pool and they can get disorient­ Eccentric Newspapers, e-mail Peter through recovered without devastating injuries. Another And when away from home, don't depend on ed. Even with good swimmers, there's a potential his Web site www.peternielsen.com. Contact child was resuscitated, but suffered severe brain lifeguards at community recreation centers, or for something bad to happen." him at Peter Nielsen's Personal Training Club damage. hotel/motel pools while on vacation. in West Bloomfield or Nielsen's Town Center "There's a danger around the house, especially During the summer, Markman takes her lchominiahometownlife.com 1 ¢734)953-2145 Health Club in Southfield. Specializing Exclusively Household problems? \\* in the Treatment of Varicose Tune in to and Spider Veins > BOB ALLISON'S ASK 9". ' «1* ADVANCED VEIN •ATI." " '** t. ixA^JEVJTVJS. 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AUGUST of the cards, visit www.buyiloliday- ing and consulting firm, is inviting Jamboree includes pony rides, moon $100. Caii (248) 559-8235, ext. 128. All Library, 32901 Plymouth Rd., Livonia. Health camp cards.com. To preview an album or dentists who are considering selling bounce, farm animals to pet, entertain­ proceeds will allow Kadima to continue H.U.G.S. support group Students can learn about their bod­ for information, contact Betty McNeil their practice within the next five ment for the family and tours of the to provide comprehensive treatment Help, Understanding and Grief Support ies at a camp at the St.-Joseph Mercy at (248) 784-2030 or toll free at 1-800- years to a special sellers workshop 74-acre working farm. Live and silent programs for people who suffer from Group and counseling for parents Heaith Exploration Center in Canton. 543-5864. 1-4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24, at Fifth Third auction. Admission is free. Funds mental illness. who have suffered a pregnancy or For information and to register, call Divorce support group Bank, 217 E. Washington, Ann Arbor. raised through the auctions help Dawn Diabetes Review newborn loss, meet 7»9 p.m. on the (734)398-7518. Group discussion 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Dentists will have the opportunity to Farm to provide care for recovering The American Diabetes Association third Thursday of the month, at Huron Awesome Asthma is designed to Aug. 14, Patricia Kasody-Coyle will also hear from a panel of legal, tax'and addicts and alcoholics who have no and Great lakes Medical Supply hold Valley-Sinai Hospital, 1 William Carls improve self-image and promote be available to answer questions in a financial professionals who have financial resources. For more informa­ a series of free, one-hour educational Drive, Commerce. For information, call independence in kids with the disease, private setting on a first come, first personally assisted with the planning tion, call (734) 485-8725 or visit www. seminars, at the Jewish Vocational (248) 937-4847. There is no pre-regis- Campers learn about medications, risk served basis, in the Women's Resource and sale of dental practices. They will dawnfarm.org. Service (JVS),29699Southfield Road. tration required. factors and self-management Aug. 13- Center at Schoolcraft College, 18600 discuss how to ensure the successful Educational classes Diabetes Review is designed to edu­ Hospice volunteers needed Haggerty, Livonia. For information, call sale of a dental practice for the ben­ The Alliance for the Mentally III begins cate people with the disease about Looking for caring volunteers to 17 {students in grades 2-5). {734)462-4443. efit of seller, buyer, staff and patients, the fail Families in Action 10-week proper diabetes self-care. A certified provide in-home companionship visits Benefit golf outing Sharing & Caring event including avoiding common mistakes series of educational classes 7-9 diabetes educator will speak about to patients with life-limiting illnesses The 7th annual Michael Yendick Brassiere Bazaar with bra fittings, and unnecessary fees. Cost is $49, p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, for family diet, exercise, medications, stress, the and/or respite support for their care­ Foundation Golf Outing will take place information on prosthesis options, includes 3 continuing education cred­ members in the tri-county area whose importance of glucose testing and A1C givers and families. Weekday availabil­ at the Wabeek Country Club Monday, complimentary skin analysis by its (CEUsX Reservations requested loved one is experiencing some form testing. To register, call Felicia McGee ity preferred. Aug. 13. The majority of the proceeds Advanced Skin Care, make-up tips by Friday, Aug. 17, by calling (888) of mental illness, at St. Regis par­ at (888) DIABETES, Ext. 6697. Locations St. John Hospice provides services benefit the annual Camp Oasis of for maintaining a healthy glow 7-9 477-7325 or send e-mail to kensmith® ish center in Bloomfield Hilfs. Ttie and dates include 11 a.m. to noon Sept. in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb and St. • the Crohn's S Colitis Foundation of p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, in Nordstroms peakdental.com. objectives of the program are to help 29, at Walsh College, 3838 Livernois, Cfair counties. Mileage reimburse­ America, Michigan Chapter (CCFA) for Lingerie Department, 3rd floor, the Plus-size clothing sale families understand the basis of men­ Troy; 6-7 p.m. Oct. 9, Royal Oak Public ment available. For information, cali youngsters with Crohn's disease or Somerset Collection. Reservations Michigan Bariatric institute patients tal illness and discover ways to cope Library, 222 E. 11 Mile, and 11 a.m. to (800) 248-2298 or visit www.stjohn. ulcerative colitis, required. Cali (248) 551-8585. at St. Mary Mercy Hospital are sell­ more effectively and help their loved noon Nov. 3, Alfred Noble Branch org/Hospice. The Foundation was developed by Camp for kids with epilepsy ing plus-size clothing they no longer ' one be as healthy and independent as family members in memory of Michael Camp Discovery, the only specialized need. There will be gently used cloth­ possible. The cost for Yendick, who was very active with camp in Michigan for children with sei­ ing for women (sizes 12-32) and men 10-sessions is $20 per person, $30 per CCFA and loved children. The event will zure disorders, takes place Aug. 19-23, (sizes 38-60, and up to 5XL) 9 a.m. to couple, includes a workbook. Since Arthritis Today feature driving range privileges, out­ at Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, on the St. space is limited, call (248) 348-7196 JOSEPH J. WEISS, M.D. RHEUMATOLOGY ing souvenirs, refreshments, lunch, a in Augusta, Mich. All children who Mary Mercy Hospital grounds and in for program and registration informa­ 18829 Farmington Road snack, dinner and an awards program attend build self-esteem, challenge the auditorium at 36475 Five Mile at tion, or register on the AMI website at Livonia, Michigan 48152 with a guest speaker followed by a themselves physically and mentally, Levan, Livonia. www.ami.oakland.org. Phone: (248) 478-7860 silent auction. Registration begins and form lifelong friendships and Memory walk Post-polio conference at 10:30 a.m, with a 12 noon shotgun memories. To send your child to camp, Saturday, Aug. 25, at the Detroit Zoo in Presented by Michigan Polio Network, RHEUMATOID NODULES start at Wabeek Country Club, 4000 volunteer as a counselor, or to sponsor Royal Oak. The Alzheimer's Association a nonprofit providing information and Rheumatoid nodules are small hard bumps that develop in individuals with rheumatoid Clubgate Dr., Bloomfield Hills. Cost is a camper, call (800) 377-6226, ext. 1231. event raises awareness and funds to education on the late effects of polio, arthritis. In most casts the nodules form in areas subject to prolonged pressure, Thus, the usual site is the elbow and at the Achilles tendon where the tendon rubs against the bach of $235 per golfer or $900 forafour- Barlatrlc seminars fight the disease. To start a team or Friday-Saturday, Sept. 21-22, at Soaring the shoe. some. For information and to register, The Michigan Bariatric Institute (MB!) make a donation, visit www.alzgmc.or Eagle Casino Conference Center, Mt. Other favorite sites include the pads of the thumbs because of repetitive rubbing and call (248) 569-7283, or send e-mail to at St. Mary Mercy Hospital offers or call (248) 351-0280. Pleasant. Keynote speaker is Dr. Daniel pressing during the course of daily use. However, rheumatoid nodules can occur anywhere including the eye, the spine, and the lung. [email protected]. three laparoscopic (minimally inva­ Upcoming Ryan, medical director, St. John Post- Rheumatoid nodules In the lung present problems for physicians. The chest x-ray has Holiday cards sive) surgical weight loss options Walk'n Roll benefit Polio Clinic. Cost is $45. Pre-registra- features that mimic a cancer. At times the only way to differentiate a lung cancer from a nodule The American Lung Association of including Gastric Bypass, Adjustable Sunday, Sept. 9, at Kensington tion required for conference and hotel is to undertake a lung biopsy, which is no small procedure. 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