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BY SUE MASON Salvation Army desperately seeking His parents say Daniel Sorensen, a STAFF WRITER bell-ringers, See story on A2 BY DARRELLCLEM former Westland resident killed last STAFF WRITER week, was fiercely loyal to friends They're lightweight and por­ High School which also is stag­ Alexander James Letkemann Jean Pierre Orlewicz and family. table. ing a food drive. The two high Standing in front of They're also sold in boxes of schools are competing for the his two-story home on 12, and when the top prize in bragging rights of collecting Westland's north side, a a food drive is determined by the most food. somber Pete Letkemann the number of items donated, When the two schools last rejected the way his it's no wonder, Ramen noodles did it in 2005, it was Wayne 18-year-old son, Alex, are a popular item in the John Memorial that won, although has been portrayed as a Shock of shocks Glenn High School Student Jones and Johnson hint that vicious criminal involved Council's annual food drive. the contest may have been in the stabbing, behead­ "We've got lots and lots of rigged. ing and burning of former NorthYilie noodles," said council vice "They started a week earlier Westland resident Daniel president Miesha Johnson, than we did," said Jones, "They G. Sorensen. placing packages of the noodles schedule theirs after they heard "We are chomping at on a stack that was taller than when ours was. We got 3,000 the bit to get the word she is. "They're not heavy and last time, and they said they out about the real Alex they're easy to carry." got 6,000." — not this pretend Alex Of course, there's lots of Jones and Johnson are excit­ they're talking about," canned fruit, vegetables, beans ed about the students' response Letkemann said. and soup to round out the this year. Normally, the The family's desire to donations that are headed for Student Council promotes the tell their story has been the Salvation Army Wayne- collection during announce­ hampered by attorneys Westland Corps. ments, but were delayed in get­ who have advised them The food drive actually is a ting the word out until Nov. 2 against talking while the competition among second- because of testing. case is unfolding against hour classes at the high school. "We're not allowed to make their son mid another Students spent last week announcements when they're defendant, 17-year-old bringing in donations. Student taking tests, they don't want us Jean Pierre Orlewicz of Council members collected to disturb them," Jones said. Plymouth Township. and counted on Monday for This food drive is just one of "Ask anybody who pickup by the Salvation Army monthly community service knows Alex and they will on Tuesday. projects done by the Student tell you that he's not like The counting is important Council. The council does a this," Pete Letkemann because the class that brings blood drive in March and holds said. in the most food wins a pizza jar wars to help raise funds to With that, he walked or sub party. Second place is donate to Friends of EB. into his house as an Map shows time line in the investigation of the slaying of Daniel Sorensen. a doughnut and bagel party, "During Christmas we plan autumn breeze blew while the third-place class gets to adopt two children," said gently along this quiet, candy bars, said Skye Jones, Johnson. well-kept street where Student Council president. "We do plan to go to a local residents are stunned fail On Monday afternoon, it elementary school and throw a that Alex Letkemann is looked as though John Retzer's Christmas party," added Jones. charged with first-degree BY BRAD KADR1CH of a 26-year-old River Rouge "This was the shock of class would win with more "We'll make cookies and do premeditated murder, STAFF WRITER man. shocks," said the neighbor, than 3,000 items turned in. face painting. We try to do at felony murder and mutila­ Neighbors watched Friday who asked not to be identi­ "He gives out extra credits," least one project a month, the tion of a corpse. Emotions among residents as several police cars, at least fied. "This is the type of said Jones. "He gives out .5 party is our December proj­ A neighbor who only in the Plymouth Township some unmarked, surrounded neighborhood where people credit for noodles and 1.5 for ect." wanted her first name, neighborhood of accused the family's Beacon Hill don't come out much at night canned goods. His classes are Ten to 15 Student Council Emma, used said she killer Jean Pierre Orlewicz home. One neighbor, who fre­ ... I'm not saying I knew (Jean hard — they're AP — classes members helped collect the can't believe the same were still running the gamut quently steps outside to smoke Pierre Orlewicz) very well, and those kids need the help." food Monday afternoon. Jones boy who played hockey among shock, fear and pro- because his wife is ill, said he but he always drove slowly Jones expects the final was grateful classrooms with in the street and who tectiveness days after the 17- thought at first the family was because of kids, and he'd help count will be between 5,000 . large amounts of food like did odd jobs for elderly year-old Canton High School "having a party." his mom in the yard. and 6,000 items and possibly Amanda Laidlaw's class with senior was arrested in connec­ It soon proved to be some­ enough to bet Wayne Memorial 1,193 items counted for them. Please see ALEX, A3 tion with the brutal murder thing far more serious. Please see CHARGES, A3 Victim's father: 'There was a lot of love'

BY BRAD KADRICH son," said James Sorensen, 51, 18, and actually constituted we're very pleased with how STAFF WRITER a retail manager who lives in a consensual relationship (Danny) has been portrayed. Westland with his wife, Kim. between him and a girl who "He had some struggles, Danny Sorensen came from "He loves his friends; he'd do turned out to be 14 at the but he was a good kid." a very large family, despite anything for them. The defi­ time. The term "sexual preda­ As a youngster, James the fact he was an only child. nition of friend and family tor" appeared in headlines Sorensen said, Danny was That's because Sorensen, was interchangeable for him. and newscasts in the days "precocious." There was the killed last week in a brutal He had a lot of people who following his death, but Jim time, when Jim was a col­ attack police say was perpe­ loved him." Sorensen thinks all of that lege student in Utah and his trated by two teenagers from The elder Sorensen was has been cleared up now. young family lived in col­ Plymouth Township and frank about his son. For "When this first came out, lege-owned housing, when Westland, respectively, used instance, he had a record (the media) made a big issue Danny would be playing in the same distinction to define for a sexual offense when he of Danny being on the sexual the complex's yard and would family and friends. was 18 that was initially por­ offender registry, but I think disappear. That's why, according to trayed in the media as part of they've clarified that," the Jim would frantically walk his dad, some 200 members the reason for his death but elder Sorensen said Tuesday. the grounds, calling his son's of Danny's "family" were on has since been "cleared up," "You heard people say, 'He name, only to discover him in hand to pay their respects at according to Jim Sorensen. was a sexual predator, he got the home of another child. TOM HAWLEY1 STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER his funeral Tuesday. The case occurred in what he deserved.' Well, that's John Glenn junior Asra Najam (floor), sophomores Louissa Viilaroman "Danny was a funny per­ Illinois when Danny was just ignorance. By and large, Please see SORENSEN, A3 , (behind) and Sidrah Nijam (right) pack a carry out can food that was collected for the John Glenn High School Student Council's annual food drive.

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AROUND WESTLAND Westland woman found Bowling benefit dinner to families in need 3- Awareness Week which is have its fall bazaar 9 a.m. to 2 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21, Sunday-Saturday, Nov. 11-17, p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, featur­ Friends of Bridgette owner Rocky Gjoka said. The the Wayne County Family ing baked goods, handmade Mozham will hold a bowling meal will include a free turkey Center in Westland is collect­ jewelry, crochet items, home­ incompetent to stand benefit for the youngster and dinner, coffee and dessert. For ing as many items on their grown herbs, crafts and more. her family 1-4) p.m. Saturday, more information call (734) "agency wish list" as possible. The Tillage is located at 32001 Nov. 17, at Town 'N Country 727-0640. Items such as diapers, Cherry Hill. Lanes on Wayne Road at powdered laundry detergent, For more information call Avondale in Westland. The cost Praise and worship flashlights and batteries, (734) 762-8896. trial in child abuse case is $10 per person for,threes The Lutheran Church of toothbrushes and toothpaste, games of bowling and shoes, Our Saviour in Westland will twin-sized bed sheets can be Tribute to Stars BY DARRELL CLEM ing, prompting Westland 18th There also will be a raffle and feature The Urban Lutheran dropped off at the center at Tickets will be available STAFF WRITER District Judge C. Charles Bokos 50/50 drawing. Prizes include > Gospel Choir in praise and 30600 Michigan Ave., just east Friday at the door of the to order her to stand trial. If gift cards and gift certificates, worship at 10 a.m. Sunday, of Merriman. For a complete Wayne-Ford Civic League A Westland woman accused the case goes to trial and ends and autographed Detroit Red Nov. 18, at the church, 29425 list of acceptable goods, call for a celebrity impersonator of tucking her newborn baby in a conviction, Gartrell could Wings hockey puck and skate­ Annapolis. Refreshment will Nancy Bass, resource coordi­ show to benefit the Westland in a trash bag and putting face penalties ranging up to life board from DC Skateboard. be served following the service. nator site supervisor, at (734) Goodfellows, which buys him in her parents' garage has in prison. Register at the door. For more information, call 721-0590. Christmas gifts for needy chil­ been found incompetent — for During the summer, now- A fifth-grader at Madison (734) 728-3440. dren. now — to stand trial in Wayne retired Judge Gail McKnight Elementary School, the young­ Wrestling Club The event, called A Tribute County Circuit Court, officials had reduced Gartrell's bond ster was injured when she and In concert The Westland Bottle to the Stars, costs $25 and confirmed Monday, from $100,000 cash to her cousin were hit by a motor­ Singer Sarah Wilson will Rockets, a wrestling club for includes a mostaccioli dinner Forensic experts have $50,000/10 percent after one ist while they were crossing perform songs from her CD ages 5-14, meets 5:30-7 p.m. and a show including imper­ declared 27-year-old Valeeka of Gartrell's cousins offered to Cherry Hill Oct. 18. She is now Saturday, Nov. 17, at AMVETS Mondays and Wednesdays sonators of Shania Twain, Toby Gartrell incompetent because watch over her and give her a out of the hospital and recover­ Post 171,1217 Merriman, at John Glenn High School. Keith, Neil Diamond, Jerry Lee she doesn't understand court place to stay while the case is ing at home. Westland. Tickets cost $20 and Practice will begin Monday, Lewis, Buddy Holly and Elvis proceedings against her and pending. The defendant was For more information or to include dinner, Wilson's show Nov. 26. The club meets from Presley. Doors will open at 6 can't assist in her own defense, released after her family post­ make a donation, call Madison and an open bar. Tickets must November to March. Fee is p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. Assistant Wayne County ed $5,000. School at (734) 419-2710. ^ be purchased in advance and $20. For more information call and the show at 8 p.m. Prosecutor Maria Miller said. Police have said that are available by calling (734) contact Judy at judylawll22@ The event is being sponsored Gartrell is charged with Gartrell's infant son and her 3- Free dinner 721- 9440. yahoo.com or call (734) 634- by the Westland Jaycees. For attempted murder and first- year-old daughter were in the Rooky's Family Diner, 1622 4595. more information call Jaycees degree child abuse amid alle­ care of their grandparents. S. Wayne north of Palmer, is Collection Fall bazaar chaplain Gary Bulson at (734) gations she put her baby in a Authorities have said offering a free Thanksgiving In recognition of Homeless The Village of Westland will 729-6683. trash bag after she gave birth Gartrell woke her mother April on the morning of April 23 at 23 and told her that she was her parents' house, near Joy bleeding. Her parents, who and Hix roads on Westland's knew she was pregnant, took northwest side. her to St. Mary Mercy Hospital Salvation Army needs bell-ringers Relying on forensic experts, in Livonia, where doctors told Circuit Judge Jeanne Stempien them the baby already had BY DARRELL CLEM ringers) compared to what we and Westland Shopping Center. From Friday through has adjourned Gartrell's trial been born, police Sgt. Chris STAFF WRITER need," said Sandy Kollinger, To help, call (734) 722-3660 Christmas Eve, bell-ringers are until she is determined compe­ Benson has said. volunteer coordinator for or go online to www.ringbell. needed to help 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. tent — if ever — to stand trial. Relatives returned to the Facing a larger outcry for the Salvation Army's Wayne- org, where a listing of kettle Monday through Thursday and Gartrell will be re-evalu­ Gartrell house and heard cries help and a projected $55,000 Westland Corps. locations and time slots can be 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and ated periodically to determine coming from the garage. They budget shortfall by Christmas, With the red kettle campaign found. Saturday, Kollinger said. The whether she is competent, found the newborn alive in a the Westland-based Salvation starting Friday, Kollinger still A volunteer can typically money will help the Salvation Miller said. garbage bag, Benson said. Army this year desperately needs volunteer bell-ringers raise enough money in two Army during the holiday sea­ Gartrell in June had waived needs bell-ringers for its red to work two-hour shifts at 13 hours to provide meals for 50 son and through the next year. + her right to a preliminary hear­ [email protected] | (734) 953-2110 kettle campaign, officials said. sites* mostly in Westland at or more children, Salvation Local businesses also "We have very few (bell- places such as Kroger stores Army officials say. will be helping to boost rev­ Even before the holiday enues for the Salvation Army, season, the Wayne-Westland said Westland Chamber of Corps already had been Commerce President Lori besieged by requests for help Fodale. Restaurants, gro­ from more than 2,000 addi­ cery stores and banks will be tional people compared to this involved by putting out red time last year. kettles on specific days. 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The pair was arraigned near the Dearborn Heights- a criminal sexual offender, increased their presence in the the statement amounted to a Monday in 34th District Court Detroit line. which had received play in the area. confession. She also said there CHARGES in Romulus. On Monday, Wayne County media since the discovery of A resident who's lived on the were at least three other "per­ FROM PAGE A1 Police allege Orlewicz and Prosecutor Kym Worthy said his body Thursday morning. street for 27 years and did not sons of interest" who have been Letkemann, a former Livonia at a press conference the kill­ According to Worthy, the want to be identified finds it identified, and that informa­ "I was amazed/ said the Churchill High School student, ing was done "simply for the crime was planned out well in hard to believe that the sus­ tion came from at least one of neighbor, who has lived in the lured Sorensen into the garage thrill of it." advance. She said the garage pects gave no thought to being them. neighborhood 28 years. "But of the Holly Street home of "All of us up here have seen floor had been covered and caught. The fact one of her neighbors kids today... who knows?" Orlewicz's grandfather in, every crime imaginable, and cleaning materials were on hand "The street is a busy one was involved in the killing was Orlewicz and 18-year-old Canton Township, stabbed him all of us are puzzled why to clean up after the crime. because it is the main thor­ a sobering thought for one Alexander Letkemann of .to death, burned his hands and someone would kill just for the "The crime scene was pre­ oughfare in the subdivision. Beacon Hill woman. Westland face a preliminary feet with a blow torch to pre­ thrill of it," she said. "It's bone- pared, and they had made People regularly walk their "I'm sure (Orlewicz) could hearing Monday in 35th vent identification and sawed chilling." plans how to clean up and dis­ dogs while skateboarders see some of our back yards, District Court in Plymouth. off his head. According to Worthy, pose of the body," Worthy said. work on their jumps on the where our children play," said Each is charged with one Police said the pair then took Sorensen owed "small "This was a well thought out, sidewalks. Anyone could have the woman, who asked not to count of first-degree premedi­ Sorensen's body to a fieldi n amounts" of money to at least planned-out crime. It was very come upon the scene," said the be identified. "I think we're tated murder, one count of Northville Township, doused it one of the suspects, but money methodical." longtime resident. relieved he didn't say, 'Let's go felony murder and one count with gasoline and set it ablaze. "did not appear" to be part On Tuesday night, gawk- Worthy said they have "at get one of those easy targets.'" of mutilation of a corpse in the The head, police said, was of the motive. Nor, Worthy ers were driving by the Holly least one statement," from one death of Daniel G. Sorensen, a dumped in the Rouge River made sure to point out, did Street home where the murder of the suspects, though she [email protected] former Westland resident. and turned up in Hines Park Sorensen's previous record as was committed. Police have declined to answer whether (734) 459-2700

about allegations against Alex Karrick confirmed. then it would be on to the next the Canton home of Orlewicz's Letkemann. That ticket was later number," Jim Sorensen remem­ grandfather, where they ALEX "I'm just very surprised," dismissed, according to SORENSEN bered. "It would be like speed- attacked, dismembered and FROM PAGE A1 she said. "As Alex got older, Westland 18th District Court FROM PAGE A1 dialing until he found someone burned him. he wanted to move out of the Administrator David Wiacek. he could hang out with." James Sorensen said he'd residents could be involved house, like most teenagers do. Alex Letkemann also was "I'd tell him, "You have David Priede of Livonia met never heard of Letkemann in the murder of Sorensen, But he ended up staying at charged with driving a 1992 to tell us when you're going Danny Sorensen nearly two — "It's my understanding he'd whose burned body was found home." Pontiac Bonneville into a fence somewhere,' and he'd say, 'But years ago, through mutual only met him recently," he last Thursday in Northville Referring to the Letkemann and leaving the car at the scene I made another friend,'" Jim friends, It wasn't long, Priede said — and said he'd "heard Township. Authorities later family, Lynne said, 'You would April 8 at Spring Valley and rememhered, smiling at the said Tuesday, before they had (Orlewicz's) name bandied found Sorensen's head in Hines think them to be the typical Fountain, on the city's north thought. "He was precocious. If become friends themselves.. about." Sorensen said he had Park in Dearborn Heights, and suburban family. The parents side, Karrick said. his mom and I were going out, "He was one of the nicest no idea why Danny went to have accused the teens of noth­ are very nice people." Letkemann pleaded guilty in he wouldn't be clinging to us, people I've ever met," Priede meet them the night he died. ing short of a "thrill kill." Livonia school officials said September to failing to report crying. He'd be pushing us out said. "If you were broke down And on Tuesday, he simply "Alex seemed like a nice kid," Alex Letkemann dropped out the accident — reduced from a the door, because he knew he on the side of the road, he was wanted to remember his son. Emma said, standing on her of Churchill High School in more serious charge of leaving was going to have fun with the the guy who was going to stop "His nickname was Bear, and porch. "He helped an elderly April 2006 but later earned his the scene of an accident involv­ baby-sitter." and help you, whether he knew that's what he was like, like a couple down the street. He diploma through the adult edu­ ing property damage, Wiacek As a young man and into you or not." big, lovable teddy bear," Jim would cut their grass, and he cation program. said. adulthood, Jim Sorensen Not much information has Sorensen said. "There were would shovel snow." According to Westland police The teenager also admitted said, Danny continued to been released by law enforce­ a lot of people (at Tuesday's "He's not like those and district court officials, the responsibility for a civil infrac­ make friends easily, and he ment authorities about how funeral), friends of Danny's Columbine kids," she said, teenager had some minor legal tion of driving without using was fiercely loyal to them. He Sorensen knew his alleged who we'd never met, who came referring to the 1999 school problems earlier this year that due care and caution, Wiacek would often go down his list of killers. Police say Jean Pierre up to us and told us what a shooting rampage in Colorado. pale in comparison to the new said. 4 friends, looking for someone Orlewicz, 17, of Plymouth great guy he was. "He's not like that. This is a allegations against him. Letkemann received two-\ "to hang with," Jim said. Township and 18-year-old "There was a lot of love." good family. This is really sad He was cited for a misde­ points on his driving record. "He'd call someone and Alexander Letkemann of news for all of our neighbor­ meanor retail fraud charge He also paid fines of $500, say, 'Dude, wanna hang out? Westland lured Sorensen, a 26- [email protected] j (734) 459- hood." in March amid allegations he Wiacek said. Oh, you gotta work? OK,' and year-old from River Rouge, to 2700 Across the street, a neighbor and a friend stole cough syrup who identified herself only as from the CVS store at Warren [email protected] j (734) 953-2110 Lynne voiced similar shock and Venoy, police Lt. Daniel

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The theme will be "Get Blood Drive Rallroadiana Educated; Get Tested; Get Real." Hear St. Damian Church, 30055 Joy, The Ss. Simon and Jude Ushers Club the life story of someone living with Westland, will be holding an American will sponsor a buy-and swap toys and HIV. Get educated on the real facts (Hi Red Cross blood drive 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. trains show noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, about HIV/AIDS. Find out how to get Sunday, Dec. 2, in the Community Dec. 2, at the church hall 32500 tested and how to protect yourself. Room. Call (734) 421-6130 to make Palmer west of Merriman, Westland. The event is free and open to the an appointment. Waik-ins are also Admission is $2 per person, $4 per public. It will be held in Kochoff Hal! C Vrtflf- welcome. family. Food is available and parking in the University Center on the main New Year's Eve party is free. There will be operating train U-M-Dearbom campus. Make reserva­ Ring in the New Year with Jimmy layouts of various gauges and more tions by calling the Women's Resource Howard & Company at a New Year's 150 dealer tables. Tables are $10 per Center at (313} 583-6445 or e-mail at Party at the Livonia Elks, 31117 table. Reserve tablesby calling (734J. -. ;[email protected]. Plymouth Road in Livonia Monday, 595-8327. Dealeifsetupisat9a.m.':' ediiby Monday, Nov. 26. Orchestra openings The Livonia Youth Philharmonic of Michigan, a regional orchestra, has Notice of Public Sale of Personal Property. openings for interested student Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 4 of the Self Service musicians in its intermediate and Storage Facility Act, State of Michigan, PS Orangeco, Inc. and/or .advanced orchestras, as well a sax Shurgard TRS, Inc. will conduct sale(s) at Public Storage choir. Rehearsals are on Saturday Gary BuSson of Westland took a trip to New York state and the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown where he (formerly Shurgard) located at 36001 Warren Rcl Westland, Ml mornings at Churchill High School on posed with his Westland Observer for Wish You Were Here. If you go on vacation, be sure to take a picture with your 48185-6591 (734)729-7095 on 11/29/07 at 10:30 anj. Sales are for cash only. Removal within 24 hours. For sale and storage units in Newburgh north of Joy. Road, Livonia. Westland Observer and send it to Sue Mason, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia, Ml 48150. Be sure to include your name and which rent and fees are past due. For more information, call Kathy information about your photo. Bilger at (734) 464-8704 or by e-mail Personal property described below in the matter of: [email protected]. day-a-month opportunity that can be and ethnic food available. For more bingo at 1 p.m.; Thursdays, ceramics, 1046 - Joseph A. Donaldson - Chair, Vacuum, Mattress Higher Rock Cafe done right from home. People inter­ information, call Virginia at (734) 522- arts, crafts at 9:30 a.m. 1246 - Lori Hill - 2 TVs, Bike, 20 Boxes ested in helping can call Gary Simon 9653 or Deb at (734) 946-0173. Senior fitness 3020 - Josephine Holt - 5 Totes, 20 Boxes, 2 Tool Boxes The Wayne-Westland Salvation Army 3180 - Renee Robinson - Couch, Table, 2 Chairs presents the Higher Rock Cafe the at (734) 751-4101 or contact him by Franklin High Seniors can get in shape through . 3196 - Shirley Tolbert - TV, 10 Boxes, Table . second and fourth Fridays of the e-maii at [email protected]. Those who make hand-made crafts some programs offered at the 3204 - Fredrick McCray - Refrigerator, 2 Bikes, Misc Items month at its facility at 2300 Venoy, or fine art are invited to participate Maplewood Center. The Senior Fitness 4036 - Jacquelyn Mason - TV, 2 Totes, 2 End Tables south of Palmer, Westland. Doors CRAFT SHOWS in the juried Franklin High School Room is open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 5060 - Rab Malik - Lawnmower, Stove, Shelves open at 8 p.m. Check it out on the Web St. Michael Lutheran Craft Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday 5154 - Ronald Yancey - Dresser, Mattresss, Misc Items at.www.tsa.higherrockcafe.4t.com or St. Michael Lutheran Church will hold Saturday, Nov. 17. Money raised goes and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Annual Publish: November 16 & 22,2007 call (734) 722-3660. its Holiday Marketplace Arts and to the athletic department at FHS. For membership is $50 per year or $1 for OE08563377-2X3 Casino fund-raiser Crafts Fair 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, information, contact Julie Cuip, (734) a daily pass. Aerobic classes are held Enjoy an afternoon at the Greektown Nov. 17, at the church, 3003 Hannan at 522-0039. 8:45-9:45 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Casino on Sunday, Nov. 18, to benefit the corner of Glenwood, Wayne. CITY OF WESTLAND St. Damian Youth Group. Tickets are Craft show FOR SENIORS FOR YOUR HEALTH NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION $25 and include charter bus transpor­ Vendors wanted for upcoming holi­ Friendship Center Advocacy group On Thursday, November 29, 2007, various items of the City tation to and from the casino and a day craft show at Wayne Recreation The Senior Resources Department The Wayne-Westland Alliance for the Westland DPW will be sold at public auction. The auction will be $15 coin voucher to use at the casino. Center at Howe and Annapolis in (Friendship Center), 1119 N. Newburgh, Mentally ill, a self-help and advocacy held at Insurance Auto Auction 8251 Rawsonville Road, County of The bus departs from St. Damian, Wayne The event will be 1-10 p.m. Westland, offers a variety of pro­ group, meets at 7 p.m. the first and Wayne, at 10:30 a.m. The following items will be offered for sale to 30055 Joy Road in Westland at-1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29. There are 25 ' grams for older adults. The Web site third Thursday of the month at St. the highest.bidder: ' and will return back to the church available tables. People interested www.ci.westland.mi.us offers more John's Episcopal Church, 555 S. Wayne Stock Year Make Model vm at 7 p.m. Get tickets by calling (734) in reserving a spot can call (734) information. Caii (734) 722-7632. Road, at Bayview, Westland. Call (734) 3576627 1988 GMC GMT-400 1GTGK34K7JE529861 421-6130. . 595-1083 Dyer Center 362-8825. 3576691 1995 GMC Vandura 1GTGG35KXSF553020 3576674 1997 Pontiac Grand Am 1G2NE52T7VM542003 Fish Dial-A-Rlde Sts. Peter and Paul The Wayne-Westland school district's Substance abuse support 3576662 1995 Ford Taurus 1FALP52U8SG261284 One-day-a-month volunteer drivers St. Peter and Paul Church will hold Dyer Senior Adult Center offers activi­ A SAFE PLACE meets at 7 p.m. 3576646 1998 Pontiac Grand Am 1G2NE52T1WM521827 are .needed to transport seniors and its 19th annual arts and crafts show ties Monday-Thursday at the center, Thursdays in the Fellowship Halt at 3576773 1994 GMC Vandura 1GTGG35K0RF518867 disabled who are unable to drive to 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, in on Marquette between Wayne and Merriman Road Baptist Church, 2055 3576704 2002 Ford Crown Victoria 2FAFP71W52X114605 medical appointments. Phone mes­ the church hali, 750 N. Beech Daly, Newburgh roads. Mondays, Senior Merriman, Garden City. A SAFE-PLACE 3576731 2000 Ford Crown Victoria 2FAFP71W5YX163571 senger volunteers are also needed Dearborn Heights. Admission is $1. In Chorus at 1:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, arts, is based on the Alcoholics for Christ 3578708 1994 GMC Sierra 1GTDC14Z8RZ535738 3576609 1987 Ford Conventional "N 1 1FDYR82AXHVA40366 to help set up rides to the medical addition to crafts, there will be a raf-, crafts and needlework at 9:30 a.m.; program. For more information, call 3576747 1995 GMC Sierra 1GDJC34K6SE504840 appointments. This is also a one- flfe^nd bake sale, with cabbage rolls Wednesdays, kitchen band, 10 a.m., Russ Weathers at (734) 422-1995. . All vehicles are sold in "as is" condition. The referenced vehicles, as well as many others, may be previewed by prospective buyers on Wednesday, November 28, 2007, from 8:30 CITY OF WESTLAND CITY OF WESTLAND am-4:30 pm. NOTICE OF MEETING Vehicles may be deleted from this list at any time prior to the start of the auction. A petition has been presented to the Planning Commission of the A petition has been presented to the Planning Commission of the Publish: November 15, 2007 OS0B57O582 -2x36 City of Westland, Wayne County, Michigan: City of Westland, Wayne County, Michigan: Case #3 HE, Public Hearing for Special Land Use Approval Case #908E, Public Hearing for Special Land Use Approval for Proposed Disabled American Veterans Thrift Store, 8050 for Proposed Taco Bell Restaurant w/ Drive-thru, 201 S. CITY OF WESTLAND N Middlebelt Road, Parcel #002-99-0078-000, Northeast Merriman Road, Parcel #069-99-0006-004, East Side of Corner of Ann Arbor Trail and Middlebelt Road, Thomas A. Merriman Road, South of Cherry Hill Road, Peter Lyders NOTICE OF MEETING McMasters (Sleiman Saad) A petition has been presented to the Planning Commission of the City of Westland, Wayne County, Michigan: Case #908F, Site Plan Approval for Proposed Taco Bell Restaurant w/ Drive-thru, 201 S. Merriman Road, Parcel #069-99-0006-004, East Side of Merriman Road, South of Cherry Hill Road, Peter Lyders Case #1635C, Proposed Land Division, 2245 Newburgh Road, Parcels #049-01-0014-002, -0014-003 and -0015-002, West Side of Newburgh, South of Ford Road, Glen Shaw Jr.

Case #2159A, Proposed Land Division, Parcels #018-99-0014-000 and -0015-703 East Side of Newburgh Road, South of Joy Road, Paul A. D'Orazio Consideration of Resolution for Posting of Notice of Schedule of Regular Meetings of the Westland Planning Commission for the Year 2008

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public meeting of the City of NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public meeting of the City of NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public meeting of the City of Westland Planning Commission will be held in the City Hall, 36601 Westland Planning Commission will be held in the City Hall, 36601 Westland Planning Commission will be held in the City Hall, 36601 Ford Road, Westland, Michigan at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 4, Ford Road, Westland, Michigan at 7:30 p.m., 'Tuesday, December 4, Ford Road, Westland, Michigan at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 4, 2007. 2007. • , 2007. Written comments must be submitted to the Planning Commission Written comments must be submitted to the Planning Commission Written comments must be submitted to the Planning Commission before 5:00 p.m. one (1) day prior to the scheduled meeting. .before 5:00 p.m. one (1) day prior to the scheduled meeting. before 5:00 p.m. one (1) day prior to the scheduled meeting. Kenneth B. Sharp, Chairman Kenneth B. Sharp, Chairman Kenneth B. Sharp, Chairman WESTLAND PLANNING COMMISSION WESTLAND PLANNING COMMISSION Published: November 15,2007 WESTLAND PLANNING COMMISSION Published: November 15,2007

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CITY OF WESTLAND CITY OF WESTLAND CITY OF WESTLAND NOTICE OF MEETING NOTICE OF MEETING NOTICE OF MEETING A petition has been presented to the Planning Commission of the A petition has been presented to the Planning Commission of A petition has been presented to the Planning Commission of the City of Westland; Wayne County, Michigan: the City of Westland, Wayne County,-Michigan: City of Westland, Wayne County, Michigan: Case #1127B, Public Hearing for Special Land Use Approval Case #1601C, Public Hearing for Special Land Use Case #16356, Public Hearing for Proposed Rezoning from R- for Proposed Happy's Pizza, 31250 Ann Arbor Trail, Parcel Approval for Proposed Indoor Classic Car Sales, 2167 5 to CB-3 (Single Family Residential to General Commercial #006-01-0164-001, Northeast Corner of Ann Arbor Trail and Marie Street, West Side of Marie Street, South of Ford Business) 2245 Newburgh Road, Parcels #049-01-0014-002, - Merriman Road, Happy Asker (Nick Sandia) Road, Parcel #050-01-0267-000, Rickey F. Novak (Austin G. 0014-003, -0015-002 and -1106-301, West Side of Newburgh, Batatlia). South of Ford Road, Glen Shaw Jr.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public meeting of the City NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public meeting of the City of of Westland Planning Commission will be held in the City Hall, Westland Planning Commission will be held in the City Hall, 36601 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public meeting of the City of 36601 Ford Road, Westland, Michigan at 7:30 p.m,, Tuesday, Westland Planning Commission will be held in the City Hall, 36601 Ford Road, Westland, Michigan at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 4, December 4,2007. 2007. Ford Road, Westland, Michigan at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 4, Written comments must be submitted ' to the Planning 2007. Written comments must be submitted to the Planning Commission Commission before 5:00 p.m. one (1} day prior to the scheduled before 5:00 p.m. one (1) day prior to the scheduled meeting. Written comments must be submitted to the Planning Commission meeting. before 5:00 p.m. one (1) day prior to the scheduled meeting. Kenneth B. Sharp, Chairman Kenneth B. Sharp, Chairman WESTLAND PLANNING COMMISSION Kenneth B. Sharp, Chairman WESTLAND PlANNING COMMISSION WESTLAND PLANNING COMMISSION Published: November 15,2007 Published: November 15,2007 ft£ PuhlisJipH: November 1S. 2007 Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, November 15,2007 www.hometownlife.com LOCAL NEWS (WGc) A5

Pets cry 'fowl' at Thanksgiving Laurain presents saxophone recital Thanksgiving is the start when the family is having din­ • Talk to a pet professional Saxophonist Scott Laurain David Lamb and Jacob Laurain is a member of Dr. of the holiday feeding fest ner, ending your pet's compul­ to determine he right food and twill present his senior recital %Ter Veldhuis. Billie, by Ter Max Plank's saxophone studio - for both people and pets. sion to beg for table scraps. the right daily portion for your Saturday, Dec. 2, at Eastern Veldhuis uses an electronic and Amy King's flute studio, However, Petland says animal Your pet's digestive system pet. Michigan University. accompaniment, includ­ at Eastern Michigan. While lovers in Westland and Garden is not receptive to rich "people The Petland store in Laurain, a 2003 John Glenn ing sound clips of the great at EMU, Laurain has been City need to be aware of how foods." In addition, sudden Westland is part of Petland, graduate, will perform 4 p.m. blues singer Billie Holiday. a member of the Symphonic dangerous it can be for Fido or diet changes can easily lead to Inc., a franchise operation in Alexander Recital Hall on Playing the piano on the Band, Wind Symphony and Fluffy to pack on a few pounds. an upset stomach with vomit­ with more than 200 full ser­ the EMU campus. There will recital will be Carla Gonthier Marching Band. He plans "At Petland, we stress to our ing and diarrhea. Greasy and vice, retail pet centers across be no admission charge for ofCanton. Saxophonist to student teach in the win­ customers the importance of fatty leftovers can overwhelm the United States, Canada, the recital. Jessica Brancaleone, a senior ter semester of 2008, and providing their pets a healthy, the pancreas and lead to a seri­ Chile, Japan and South Africa. The recital will feature music education student from will graduate in April with balanced and nutritious diet, ous condition called pancreati­ For more information on music by Arthur Honegger, Anchor Bay, will also assist a bachelor's degree in music especially during the holiday tis, which may require lengthy Petland, visit www.petland. Bernhard Heiden, John Laurain. education. season," said Donna Kurdziel, hospitalization. com. owner of the Petland store in the Westland Crossing Shopping Center, in Westland. Obesity in pets is becoming a real concern. Not only does it shorten pets' lives, it also dramatically increases health risks. Diabetes, heart disease and joint ailments are among the obesity-related concerns for pets Data released by Veterinary Pet Insurance of Brea, Calif., indicates that in 2006,7 percent of all medical claims were related to pet obesity. The company reports 25-40 percent of pets in America, Dieamgiiisoft HliO The Sop/nnos on HBO The Inst King 01 Sr.olkwit mi Cinemax compared to up to 60 per­ cent of American adults, are •s* overweight with obesity being defined as 10-15 percent more than ideal body weight for their specific breed. i "Our pampered pets have become couch potatoes who receive little exercise and are being fed foods that often lack true nutritional value," said Kurdziel. "At Petland, we counsel pet owners to avoid table scraps, to offer nutri­ tional pet foods in monitored portions, and to get out and exercise a bit with their best friends." Petland partners with a number of makers of high- quality pet foods, including Hill's Pet Nutrition - Science Diet, IAMS and Nutro. "Nutro Pet Products has sev­ eral obesity prevention foods for dogs, and while Nutro's daily dietary offerings aren't strict like the popular Atkins Diet, their weight management foods contain fewer calories and fat while offering opti­ mum protein," said Kurdziel. For cats, Hill's offers a low- carbohydrate, high-protein prescription diet, to manage metabolism and diabetes, as well as a low-calorie, high- fiber formula. "Pets have different nutri­ tional needs at different stages of their lives. Obesity can come into play at anytime. At Petland, we're trained to help AN EVENT YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS match their pets' nutritional needs with their lifestyles and activity levels," said Kurdziel, Come to the local store below on the indicated date adding that ignoring obesity and proper nutrition can cut and see the 100% digital-picture quality of AT&T U-verse, and get free gifts years off their companion's life. SM In addition to monitoring and giveaways from HBO*. With HBO On Demand" and Cinemax On Demand a pet's diet, Petland recom­ mends owners get in shape from AT&T U-verse, you'll have access to episodes from your favorite shows. themselves by enjoying the human-animal bond and exer­ cising with their pets. "Both people and pets need to exercise for good health. A walk after work several times a week will do both parties good," said Kurdziel. Visit your local AT&T Mobility store Learning to walk or run with a pet can be a challenge. Saturday, November 17th However, Petland pet counsel­ ors are able to link pet owners 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at with a number of useful aids - special collars, leads and col­ 620 Ann Arbor Rd. W. lapsible water bowls. Petland pet counselors also can offer a Plymouth, Ml 48170 number of health tips. Petland offers these tips for pet owners who want to improve their pet's health by losing weight: • Use interactive, pet-safe toys to interact with your pet. • Give love, not food, to your Ready to order AT&T U-verse right away? overweight pet. Petting and grooming are both good ways Just call or go online. to give your pet a little extra attention. • Feed your overweight pet 1-800-ATT-2020 I uverse.att.com to order now. away from your other pets to curb stealing of food from another pet's bowl. It's also a good idea to keep your over­ weight pet out of the kitchen

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Got Game? If you want to submit an item for on the riorth side of Schoolcraft road, ~*p, got scores, too. the religion calendar, faxit to between Middlebeit and Merriman, i^i h (734) 591-7279 or write: Religion Livonia. The $9.50 per person charge Calendar, Observer Newspapers, includes a spaghetti dinner with u 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia, Ml 48150, salad, dinner rolls, and dessert. To Deadline for an announcement to reserve tickets (to be picked up at appear in the Thursday edition is noon the door}, e-maii all guest names to Monday. [email protected]. Please include phone number or other NOVEMBER contact method. Tickets may also be Book and bake safe purchased at the door the night of the 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Nov. event. For more information, call the 16-17, in the Fellowship Hall at Holy church at (734) 425-7280 weekdays Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds will help 30650 Six Mile, between Middlebeit support their 2008 mission trip to &m and Merriman, Livonia. Everyone in Waterloo, Iowa. the community is welcome to attend. Gingerbread open house The-Women of the ELCA are sponsor­ The Inn at St. John's Gingerbread Open ing this sale as a fund-raiser for the House takes place 1-4 p.m. Sunday, [email protected] Batten Disease Support & Research Dec. 2, at 44045 Five Mile at Sheldon, Association, a neurological disease Plymouth. The free family event fea­ that is always fatal and generally tures live reindeer petting, carriage affects young children. rides, a gingerbread house display, BEVERLY JEANNE FLORENCE J. NUGENT RICHARD VOSSELER Many voices... one song visits with Santa, music and refresh­ MOFFITT (nee Schrade) MORGAN Welcomes the Biakuye Unity Ensemble ments. Donations of non-perishable Age 79, Farmington Hills, MI. Passed March 5 1909-November 1, 2007. Age 70, of Punta Gorda, Florida, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, at Northbrook food items are requested to benefit St. November 9, 2007. Thayer-Rock Bora to parents Ella and Edward passed away November 8, 2007. He Presbyterian Church, 22055 W. 14 Mile, Vincent De Paul. Additional informa­ Schrade in Mt. Clemens. Teaching' was born November 21, 1936 in Funearl Home, Farmington, MI tion can be found at www.theinnatst- degree from Western Michigan. Detroit, Michigan to Thomas and Beverly Hills. No charge although a Taught country school until marrying. Ruth (Vosseler) Morgan. Richard free-will offering will be collection. johns.com or call (734) 414-0600. Otis James Nugent in 1927 (died graduated from Birmingham High Meet the artists reception foilows the Nativity displays November 23, 1991). Earned Master's School in 1955 and received a B.A. concert. For more information, call More than 200 Nativity displays from Degree from Wayne State and taught from Michigan State University. He at Lanse Cruse in Mt. Clemens until served in the US Army Reserves, Fire (248)540-9124. around the world in a Celebration of retirement. Devout church goer-63 Brigade. He retired from Computer Bazaar & mini cookie walk the Christmas Creche 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. years. Zion Evangelical and Reformed Sales and moved from West 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 8-9 ($7 per in Mt. Clemens and 35 years at Trinity Bloomfield, MI in 2001 to Punta 17, at St. Anne Catholic Church, 23310 person at the door, $5 per person for Presbyterian in Plymouth. Children: Gorda. Richard was a member of the Janet Christner, Nancy Bobcean, LINDA K. FERNELIUS Punta Gorda Elks, St. Andrews Golf Joy, a few blocks east of Telegraph, groups of 10 or more: Preview party Karen Brooks, James Nugent, nine Age 45, passed away Nov. 1, 2007 Club, Platinum Point Yacht Club, PSI Redford. Use Joy entrance to and lecture by Bengt Swenson 6:30- grandchildren and 21 great-grandchil­ after a long illness. Her bright spirit Upsilon Fraternity and Power Basement Hal!. Proceeds go to School/ 9:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7 (tickets start at dren. A private memorial service will will be missed by all who knew her, Squadron He served on the board of Building Fund. $50 and benefits the Detroit Institute be held at Trinity Presbyterian, 10101 especially her colleagues and students directors at Pointe Aux Barques in DOROTHY E. CINADER W. Ann Arbor Rd., Plymouth, MI at Beauclerc Elementary School. She Port Austin, Michigan in a communi­ Free Thanksgiving breakfast of Ophthalmology, RSVP required by Age 82, passed away November II, Saturday, November 17, at 11:00am was preceded in death by mother ty beyond description where he devel­ Meet your neighbors at Harvest calling (313) 824-4710) at their build­ 2007- after a short illness. She is pre­ Dottie, and is survived by her father oped many lifelong friendships. He Ministries Church 9-10:15 a.m. Sunday, ing, 15415 E. Jefferson at Somerset, Earl, her sister Margi, and niece was a loyal friend to all, and loving ceded in death by her husband of 49 Nov. 18,23233 Drake, between Grand Grosse Pointe Park. The nativity dis­ years Wesley, her son Douglas and her Emma, ail of Tucson. A celebration companion to his wife. Patty. Richard River and Freedom Road, Farmington plays are from the private collection sister Mavis Marsh-Weickurh. of Linda's life was held in will be greatly missed by his daugh­ Dorothy was bora in Canistota SD to Jacksonville on Nov. 4; her ashes will ter, Christine Taylor Morgan of Punta ' Hills. No charge. For information, call of Bengt and Elaine Swenson. . Vern & Mary Gordon on April 11, be scattered at her favorite camp­ Gorda; sons, Scott (Kerry) Boone of (248)478-1511. ground on Jekyll Island, GA. West Bloomfield, MI, Greg (Edylyn) 1925 and moved to Michigan after her New church service marriage in 1945. She and Wesley ""*' «US.S Contributions in Linda's memory may Boone of Phoenix, AZ and John raised 5 children in Troy, Royal Oak be made to the Beauclerc Faculty (Jennifer) Boone of West Bloomfield, Let Beacon Hill Christian Church (DOC) New worship schedule and Clarkston Michigan before mov­ Fund, 4555 Craven Rd., Jacksonville, MI; brother Thomas Morgan of be that light on the hill that will help Regular church service 10 a.m. ing to Phoenix in 1972. Dorothy is FL, 32257, attn: D. Runyon. Birmingham, MI; four grandchildren you find your spiritual grounding and Sundays with Communion and He was preceded in death by his wife survived by her sister Velma Lauck of firm foundation in this ever-changing Nursery, 9 a.m. Sunday School for all Salem SD, 4 children, Cheryl (Robert) of 34 years, Patty. A celebration of Cobb of Phoenix AZ, Carol (John) Richard's life will be 11:00 a.m., world at a new church service begin­ ages and Faith Forum, at Holy Cross Farmer of Muskegon MI, Dan (Sue) •j^JL- -J Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at ning 1:30-2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, • Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA), Cinader of Ann Arbor MI, David Burnt Stone Presbyterian Church with in the chapel at St Michael Lutheran 30650 Six Miie, Livonia. Call (734) 427- HAROLD J KELLEY Rev. Tim Steward officiating. (Dayna) Cinader of Salem OR, 6 Church, 7000 Sheldon, south of 1414. All visitors welcome. Visit www. grandchildren, Jennifer Cinader, Jamie Age 81, October 12, 2007. Beloved Memorial reception is scheduled (Jack) Page, Laura (David) Sobelman, husband' of fee late Gloria. Loving Saturday, November 17, 2007 from Warren, Canton. Enter through the holycrosslivonia.org. Carrie Phillips, Carly Cinader and father of Cynthia (Richard) Moniaci, -rZiz 4:00-6:00 pm at Edgewood Country south double doors next to the play Sunday worship Katie Cinader; and 6 great grandchil­ Susan (Robert) Prothero, and Karen Club, 8399 Commerce Road, area. 11 a.m. Sunday worship service, 9:30 Commerce Township, MI 48382. dren, Ashley, Austin, Madison, Faith, (Timothy) Ellison. Dearest grandfa­ Course in Miracles a.m. Sunday school, 7 p,m. Wednesday Logan, and Abbey. A memorial service ther of eight and great grandfather of Memorial donations may be made to will be held at 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, eight. Dear brother of' Virginia Burnt Store Presbyterian Church, introduction seminars based on A Bible Study, at Good Shepherd November 14th at Shadow Mountain Johnstone and the late Wallace, Paul 11330 Burnt Store Road, Punta Course in Miracles spiritual seif-study Reformed Church, 6500 N. Wayne Rd. Gorda, FL 33950. To express condo­ Mortuary, 2350 E Greenway Rd. and Darrell. There will be a memorial book 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m: Saturday, at Hunter, Westland. For information, Phoenix, AZ. Donations may be made service Saturday,' November 17, lences to the family please visit: Dec. 8; 6-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. cali (734) 721-0800. to Hospice of the Valley. 11AM at the Community of Christ www.Ltayorfuneral.com and sign the Church, 3830 Crooks Rd, Troy. In lieu online guest book. Arrangements are 12, and 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Worship services of flowers, memorials to Beaumont by Larry Taylor Funeral and Nov, 17, at Unity of Livonia, 28660 Five 10 a.m. Sundays Divine Liturgy fol­ Cremation Services. Hospice and/or the church. Share your Mile, between Inkster and Middlebeit. lowed by a fellowship/coffee time, memories at: www.sawyerfuller.com Understanding A Course in miracles at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox takes place 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Church, 36075 W. Seven Mile, between Age 77, of Southfield, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Saturday, Oct. 27, Nov. 24, and Dec. Newburgh and Wayne roads, Livonia. November 8, 2007 Loving mother of 15. For more information, contact Jim Church school for children and adults 5*'r *.* Margretta Potts (husband, Glenn), White at {734} 259-0207 or send e-mail begins at 9 a.m. Sunday. Vespers are * ^ Jf, Roberta Amos (husband, Will), to [email protected]. celebrated 5 p.m. Saturdays. Visitors Thomas Hamm (wife, Mildred), Arthur Hamm, Fred Williams Jr. Heroes are always.weicome. For more infor­ Series explores the lives of five * *-•$ (wife, Gaylen), and Marcell Troupe mation, cali (248} 476-3432 (church), (husband, Leroy). Cherished grand­ ordinary heroes 9:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. (248) 477-4712 (rectory} or Web site at mother of many grandchildren and Sunday, Nov. 18,25, and Dec. 2, at Life www.orthodoxlivonia.org. ELINOR ISABEL (Jewell) great-grandchildren. Viewing was HOLLAND held Monday at Haley Funeral Covenant Church which meets at East Fall worship schedule Born in Detroit August 27, 1924, for­ Directors in Southfield. Home Going Middle School, 1042 Lilley(S. Mill), Chapel service begins at 8:45 a.m. merly of Novi, passed November 10, Services were Tuesday, November Plymouth. For more information, call and includes simpie worship and Holy 2007 at the West Bloomfield Nursing 13th, at Unity Baptist Church in STANLEY ZUGER (734)634-2697. Communion; adult Sunday school and Center after a long illness. Mother of HELEN W. MORROW Detroit, with burial taking place at Age 55, of Royal Oak, passed away, Patricia Anne Soma (Anthony) of Age 96 years, of Pompano Beach, FL Mt. Hope Cemetery in Livonia. November 8, 2007. Beloved husband Upper Room Ministries Bible Cinema are at 9:30 a.m. nursery Walled Lake. Sister of Ralph passed away October 30, 2007, 19 Arrangements entrusted' to Haley for 35 years of Clarice. Loving father Meets 6 p.m. Sundays, in Room 111 in care provided. Worship and Sunday (Rosemary) Jewell of Alma, Aunt of days after her beloved husband of 75 Funeral Directors in Southfield. On­ of Shalu Zuger of Rochester Hills and Our Lady of Loretto School on Beech school for children through eighth Larry Jewell and Lynne Price.,Cousin years, Arthur R. Morrow, passed away line condolences & obituary at: Jon Zuger of Royal Oak. Dear broth­ Daly and Six Mile in Redford. Upper of many especially Elizabeth Keith, on October 11, 2007. She was born www.haleyfuneraldirectors.com er of Freda Schram and uncle of Lori grade is during the 10:30 a.m. hour. Susan Jones and Jamie Ann Jones, June 15, 1911 in Cambridge, OH to Schram, Memorial Visitation Room Ministries is a spirit filled, char­ Nursery care also provided during Sister-in-law and friend of Margery F. the late Roy and Blanche (Feaster) Saturday 1PM until the time of serv­ ismatic ministry sponsored by Living the service. On the fourth and fifth Holland of Detroit and former wife of White. Art was active in the banking MARY KATHERYN ice at 3PM at the Sawyer-Fuller Water Church in Livonia. Ai! faiths Sundays they will be participating in Robert Holland of Detroit, Friend and business in Cambridge, and he and Funeral Home, 2125 12 Mile Rd., (2 Neighbor who will be missed. Retired Helen were both active in many com­ BENDER blks W. of Woodward), Berkley. Final welcome to attend. For information, community worship which includes from Clarenceville High School munity affairs. In 1948 Art and Helen Of Plymouth-Northville, age 91, Resting Place, Resurrection Chapel— call Pastor Luke Willis at (734) 425- everyone. Senior Nigh youth are where she was Department Chair. moved from their home in Cambridge November 10, 2007. Retired teacher Roseland Park Cemetery. Memorials 6360, or Bishop Dan Strength 3t (734) invited to meet 7 p.m, Sundays, at St.. Graduate of Ferris, MSU, Oakland to Michigan, where Helen became a from the Plymouth School System. may be made to the Beaumont Heart 812-1099. Matthew's United Methodist Church, University and Loyola. Active in the charter member of the Bloomfield Beloved wife of the late Eddie J. Foundation or the Beaumont Cancer community of Novi serving on many Village Garden Club and was active in Bender. Loving mother of Michelle Foundation. Share your memories at Fashion show 30900 Six Mile, between Middlebeit committees and Boards including her community schools and the First (Skip) Dorrington of Plymouth, Peter www.sawyerfuller.com Monday, Nov. 19 (doors open at 6 and Merriman, Livonia. For informa­ SWOCC Cable Access Committee. Presbyterian Church of Birmingham, (Nancy) Bender of Virginia and p.m., dinner at 7 p.m.), presented by tion, call (734) 422-6038.; Formerly hosted several programs on ML In 1993 they moved to Pompano Thomas (Susan) Bender of Pinckney. Women of the Immaculate Conception Singers wanted local cable. Member of Delta Kappa Beach, FL to retire and enjoy life Dearest grandmother of Patrick Gamma, AAUW, Eastern Star and where they both were members of the (Holly) Dorrington, Michael (Nadine) at Knights of Columbus Hall 30759 Riverside Park Church of God is look­ Daughters of Scotia. Associated with First Presbyterian Church of Pompano Dorrington, Mandy Bender and Af ay You Ford road. Cost is $15. For tickets, call ing for voices to join their choir, if you- the Farmington/ Farmington Hills Beach. She loved her home and fami­ Meredith Bender. Dearest great- Noreeno Debono, (734} 722-8360, or like to sing and love God (or just want Chamber of Commerce and Novi ly and was blessed with many friends. grandmother of Cass, Ali and Kate Find Shirley Rourke at (734) 721-1794. Chamber of Commerce. Visitation Helen was an avid bridge player and a Dorrington. Services were held at St. to get to know God) join in. For more Friday at McCabe Funeral Home in passionate sports fan. She loved to Kenneth Catholic Church on Tuesday. Comfort in Luminescence for Advent information, call (734) 464-0990. Farmington Hills, 31950 W. 12 Mile travel, and she and Art enjoyed many Contributions suggested to Arbor A women's afternoon of reflec- Pancake breakfasts Road, 248-553-0120 from 1-4 and 6- world travels. During World War II, Hospice or Concord University. Share, , tion to prepare for the upcoming The Ushers' Club of St. Michael the 8. Visitation Saturday at Funeral Helen was a Red Cross Worker in memories at: family Advent season takes place 1:31-4:31 Archangel Parish in Livonia continue Home noon until Memorial Service at Cambridge, OH and recently received schrader-howell.com 1:30. Flowers or Donations to Charity a pin from the Broward County, FL JFriendsr p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25, at St. Hilary's their 30-year tradition of ali'you-can- are requested. Envelopes are available Chapter of the American Red Cross. —— ^ Church, 23901 Elmira, one block east eat pancake breakfasts on the third at the Funeral Home for Gleaners, Those left to cherish her memory are of Telegraph, south of Plymouth road. Sunday of each month. The breakfasts DHIS, Novi Library and Madonna her daughter, Jean (Richard) Black; University Scholarship Fund. son, Mike (Midge) Morrow; grand­ Enter off Appieton and turn right on are served in the school cafeteria children, Andy Morrow, Allison iTOBITUARY^i Elmira. Designed for women ages 18 at 11441 Hubbard, south of Plymouth. Morrow, Richard (Leigh Ann) Black 1 to 99, combines music, presentations, Road. Adults, $5; children ages 4-11, ERIN KATHLEEN and James Black; great-grandchildren, POLICY 'I discussions and creative expression. $3; children under age 3, free; and GOBESKI Scott, Brian, Eric, Keith, Stephanie, Kristin and Cassandra and sisters, The first five "billed" lines of art People of gf! faiths welcome. Presenter family (2 adults and aii children}, $15. Passed away on November 1, 2007 at Mabel Riddle and Louise Druesedow. obituary are published at no cost. is Sister Pat Hergenroether. Cost is Everyone is welcome. the age of 24. Beloved daughter of In addition to her husband she was All additional lines will be James and Linda Gobeski. Dear sister $20, includes materials and refresh­ Men's breakfast predeceased by her son, Tommy Ray charged at $4 per line. You may of Sasha (Jerry Cunningham) Gobeski ments. Reservations with payment are Ham & eggs, hash browns, pancakes, Morrow in 1938, and by her sister, place a picture of your loved one and Molly Gobeski. Granddaughter of Barbara Flood. The family would like due Nov. 19. For more information, call and more when you come to the Veronica Gobeski and Sigrid Break. for an additional cost of only $6. to thank the doctors, caregivers, nurs­ (313) 533-1560 or send e-mail to shil- Niece of Ronni (Kim) Cornforth, Jerry RICHARD (Dick) J. Symbolic emblems may be Men's Breakfast at 8 a.m. on the es and others who gave our mother '[email protected]. first Saturday of every month at (Ola Unger) Gobeski, Gale (Bob) care and companionship during her BIRDSALL included at no cost (example: Sinacola and Donna (Ken) Wieczerza. American Flags, religious Heart quest The Senate Restaurant, located off last year. The family greeted friends at Age 81, of Livonia since Special friend to Curtis Leggins. 9am at the Forest Lawn'Funeral Home symbols, etc.) A series of seminars being broadcast , Haggerty Road between Five Mile Memorial service Saturday, November 1937. Went home to be with in Pompano Beach, FL on Saturday, our Lord November 11, worldwide, via satellite, started 8 and Six Mile in Northville. All men 24, 2007 at 11 am at the Northwest November 3, 2007 from 9:00 - 9:45 Unitarian Universalis! Church, 23925 2007. Beloved husband of Deadlines: p.m. Friday, Oct. 19, at Cherry Hill SDA are invited for fellowship and food. AM, followed by funeral services at Mabel for 63 years; dearest father of Northwestern Highway, Southfield. 9:45 AM in the funeral home chapel. Friday 4:15 PM for Sunday Church, 33144 Cherry Hiil, west of . Sponsored by Riverside Park Church Contributions suggested to Dawn Judith (Gary) Jones, Lawrence Wednesday 9:45 AM for Thursday Venoy, Garden City. • of God, 11771 Newburgh, Livonia. Call Farms, 6633 Stoney Creek, Ypsilanti, (Cathy), Mary, Cynthia, Sallie (Kurt) Keller & son-in-law Glenn F.i.R.E. ministries (734)464-0990. MI 48197. Share memories at: Obituaries received after these deadlines schrader-howell.com Schneemann; cherished brother of will be placed In the next available issue. With theme scripture, He shall baptize MOPS meetings SHIRLEY RUTH CEASAR Marjorie, A- Kenneth & Marilyn. Mr. you with the Holy Ghost and with fire The Hosanna-Tabor Mothers of Birdsall is also survived by 16 grand­ YAEKO ERWIN (NEE: Chapman) (Luke 3:16}, is organizing in Livonia at Preschoolers (MOPS) group began Bora November 11, 1928 in Detroit, children & nine great- grandchildren. e-mail your obit to Age 83, November 12', 2007. Born MI. Passed away October 26,2007, at He is preceded in death by his daugh­ [email protected] Living Water Church, 11663 Areola in meeting this fall on a new time and January .1, 1924 in Kobe, Japan. age 78. Loving wife of the late ter, Linda Schneemann. Visitation or tax to: the Inkster and Plymouth' roads area time at the Lutheran church, 9600 Beloved wife of Louis. Dear mother Albert. Beloved mother of Carey was held Wednesday at the Heeney- Attn: Obits c/o Charoletie Wilson I at 7 p.m. Fridays under the leadership Leverne, Redford. Meetings continue of Keiko (Mark) Greca, Nancy (Kirk) Lynn Murphy and Patricia Ann Sundquist Funeral Home. Funeral. 734-953-2232 McCardell and Belinda (Keith) service 11:00 AM Thursday, of Luke Wiiiis. F.I.R.E. Ministries. For • the first and third Thursdays of the Ayoub. Grandmother of Heather For more information call: Abbott. Grandmother of Paul and Smith (Rick), Siobhan Murphy, Sinon November 15, (in state 10:30 AM) at more information, call (734) 425-6360. month at 9:30 a.m. Join in for teach­ Jonathan Maison, Derek and Shelby Ayoub, Paul Murphy, Ameer Ayoub Covenant Community Church, 24800 Charoletie Wilson ing, discussion, creative projects and Abbott. Great-grandmother of Akira Student, Redford. MI. 734-953-2070 and Wah'ja Ayoub. Great-grandmoth­ UPCOMING presentations. For more information, Maison. Yaeko will be remembered as or Liz Keiser er of Sianna, Lanae, Arianna and The Golden Glide call (248) 470-5202 or send e-mail to a kind, generous and well-loved Jaisen. There will be a memorial serv­ 734-953-2067 woman to all. Visitation Friday 2pm KATHRYN STRATTON The Mt. Hope Congregational Church [email protected]. ice on November 18, 2007 at 2:00pm or hill free until her funeral service at 7pm at the at Nativity United Church of Christ, GRABEL Youth Group hosts a dinner dance with Fall schedule Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 866-818-7653 9435 Henry Ruff Road, Livonia, MI Age 86, Farmington Hills, MI. Passed music from the Big Band Era 7-9:30 Six Mile, Livonia. Private burial at 48150. (734) 421-5406. Call Carey at November 10, 2007. Thayer-Rock ask for Char or Liz D.m. Saturday. Dec. 1. at the church Please see RELIGION. A7 ^toj OJU-4711 i\ji mule UHUJinaiiuii. Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, November 15,2007 www.hometownlife.com (*) A7

(734) 455-0022, Ext. 4, or send e-mail of Farmington Road and next to with women's inherent dignity at all Fellowship Dinners p.m. Monday-Friday. Loving and car­ to cbcwomensministries@hotmail. Stevenson High School, Livonia. The stages of life. Women of all ages and 6 p.m. Thursdays. Dinner catered by ing programs are offered for toddler, com. 10 a.m. service (with Sunday School) faiths welcome. Cost is $60 for mate­ The Cookie Lady, Susan Navarro. $6. preschool, pre-K, and child care, Call FROM PAGE A6 LOGOS Youth Club will continue to be at the Livonia rials but no one will be turned away At St. James Presbyterian Church, (734) 513-8413. Calling all youth grades 4-12 to join YMCA at 14255 Stark Road, between because of an inability to pay. To 25350 W. Six Mile, Redford. Call Religious education Orchard United Methodist Church, the LOGOS Youth Club at Northville Lyndon and the 1-96 service drive. register, call (734) 261-1455, Fxt. 200, (313)534-7730. Children's Religious Education began 30450 Farmington Road, Farmington First United Methodist Church. Women of the word or visit www.endowonline.com. Thrift Shop 10:45 a.m. to noon Sunday, Sept. 9, Hills, has new worship hours for fall Recreation, dinner, Bible study and Bible study meets 9:15 a.m. and 6:45 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Aidan Catholic Church, 17500 - Three Hours Of Power! Worship music Wednesdays, 5:15-8:15 p.m. p.m. Tuesdays, at Calvary Baptist Educating on the Nature S Dignity of Saturdays at St. James Presbyterian Farmington Road, Livonia. Cost is $90 services at 9ia.m. and 11:15 a.m. with began Wednesday, Sept. 26. For Church, 43065 Joy Road, Canton. Women, a women's study group to Church, 25350 W. Six Mile, Redford, - for first child, $30 for each additional Christian education for all ages at 10 information or registration, visit Choose from Covenant, a Precept discover their God-given dignity and Ladies Bible study child. Call (734) 425-9333. a.m. Leadership is shared by class www.fumcnorthville.org or call (248) Upon Precept class, or The Truth femininity through Catholic teaching Women of the Word Ladies Bible Morning prayers members. For information, call (248) 349-1144. Project (new from Focus on the runs Thursdays to Nov. 15, in Bixrnan Study began focusing on the Book 7:30 a.m. Tuesday-Friday, at New 626-3620 or visit www.orchardumc. HeartCry Family). To register, call (734) 455- Hall (church building) at St. Aidan of James Tuesday, Sept. 11, and con­ Beginnings United Methodist Church, org. The support group provides hope 0022, Ext. 4 or visit www.vchurches. Catholic Church, 17500 Farmington tinues 9:30-11:10 a.m. Tuesdays to 16175 Delaware, corner of Puritan, Bible studies and help for mothers of prodigals com/cbcwomen. Road, north of Six Mile, Livonia. Cost Nov. 13, at Detroit First Church of the Redford. Please join in as participants Regular Bible Study program began 7 at 7 p.m. on the second, fourth and is $60 for materials. Registration Nazarene, 21260 Haggerty, north of start day with prayer. Call (313) 255- p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, and contin­ • fifth Wednesdays of each month, at St. Michael the Archangel Parish of required. Visit www.endowonline.com Eight Mile. The $15 registration fee 6330. ues on the first and third Thursdays Calvary Baptist Church, 43065 Joy Livonia hosts two different sessions or call (734) 425-5950. includes interdenominational study J.O.Y. meeting of the month, at St. Michael's Catholic Road, Canton. The group is using the of the Archdiocese's ENDOW program, Bible study material. Child care will be available The J.O.Y. Builders (Just Older Youth, Church on the corner of Plymouth book, The Hope of a Homecoming, the study group focuses on dignity Get a new life, study Scripture 9-10:30 for children through age 5 in the ages 50 plus) meet 11:30 a.m. the third and Hubbard roads, tivonia. To regis­ by O'Rourke and Sauer C$12). For of women of ail ages and faiths. The a.m. Saturdays at Blessed Sacrament morning. For more information, call Thursday of the month for lunch, ter, call (734} 261-1445, Ext. 200. information or to register, call (734) group meets 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays to Monastery on the northwest cor­ (248) 348-7600. fellowship and fun, at Riverside Park MOPS groups 455-0022, Ext. 4. Dec. 5, in the Convent Meeting Room ner of 13 Mile and Mlddlebett in Registration Church of God, 11771 Newburgh at Mothers of Preschoolers meets on Worship change behind the school, 11441 Hubbard, Farmington Hills. Study the Gospel of Christ Our Savior Lutheran Early Plymouth roads, Livonia. Caii (734) the first and third Friday mornings or Began Sunday, October 7, the early south of Plymouth Road. The second Luke through November, then move Childhood Center is now taking 464-0990. All are welcome to join in. first and third Wednesday evenings service for the Anglican Church session meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. Tuesdays on to Romans. Come once or more registrations for the fall program at There is no charge, although organiz­ at Calvary Baptist Church, 43065 Joy of Livonia will be at 7:45 a.m. at to Dec. 4 in the same room. often. Call (248) 626-8253 for more 14175 Farmington Road, north of I-96, ers ask that you bring a luncheon Road, Canton. For information, call Trinity Church, 34500 Six Mile, west Different Times, Abiding Dignity deals information. Livonia. It is open from 7 a.m. to 6 dish to share.

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L^-v- *>jp BY LT. DENNY HUGHES south, but here in Michigan a problem with the hot oil, so FARMiNGTON HiLLS FIRE DEPARTMENT and other northern states, the reconsider using the fryer if weather is very unpredictable precipitation is in the forecast. Are you one of the growing on Thanksgiving Day. It can • Fryers should be used on numbers of people now using be raining or snowing, tempt­ a firm, flat surface to prevent a turkey fryer to cook your ing many people to bring their them from tipping over. bird for the Thanksgiving holi­ fryer to an indoor area, such as • Once the pot is filled day? The trend has been very the garage. This has the poten­ with oil and the burner is At Southern Smoke BBQ & Grill, we do things the old popular in" the southern United tial to create a huge disaster at turned on, you should never fashioned way. The first thing we do is we season the meats States for many years thanks to your home. A fryer of this type leave the fryer unattended for with a special blend of herbs and spices specifically designed celebrity chefs such as Martha should never be used indoors! any length of time. for each kind of meat. Then we slow smoke our meats at low Stewart and Emeril Lagasse. Consider these other safety • Keep pets inside and keep While many people rave about issues as well: children at a safe distance. temperatures to ensure the most flavor and tenderness. the taste and time saved in • Many units easily tip over, • Use well-insulated pot- the kitchen, fire officials and spilling hot oil onto the burner holders or oven mitts and wear Underwriters Laboratories and create a large fire. safety glasses to guard against Super Lunch Specials! (U.L.) are very concerned that • If the pot is overfilled with oil splatters. some backyard chefs may be oil, the oil may spill over when • Turkeys must be thor­ Salad w/Grilled Chicken Ribs-3 Bones $6.99 Burger, Fries sacrificing safety for good the turkey is lowered into the oughly thawed and also be very or Smoked Turkey Fries d Soft Drink * : taste. pot. Oil will hit the flames on careful of injecting marinades Breast Underwriters Laboratories, the burner and engulf the room into your bird. The extra liquid 1/2 Sandwich d$5.99 Available M-F one of the nation's leading with fire. may cause the oil to spill over, d Soft brink 11-2 PM independent testing com­ • Partially frozen turkeys starting a fire. The National Cup of Soup, Soft Drink panies, has decided not to contain water. Water and hot Turkey Federation recom­ certify any turkey fryers with oil don't mix, so if you lower a mends refrigerator thawing, their coveted and trusted U.L. partially frozen turkey into a allowing 24 hours for every five mark. With an increase in fires fryer, expect an extensive fire. pounds of bird. related to turkey fryer use, and H These fryers have no ther­ • Keep a portable fire extin­ based on U.L. test findings, mostat controls, so the units guisher nearby. Never use a 12-15 lb. Whole Smoked Turkeys turkey fryers just may not be have a tendency to overheat the water type extinguisher to Dream n , ' . worth the risks involved in oil to the point of combustion. extinguish a grease or oil fire, N6." 4-v Pre-order early, es using them. • The side of the pot, lid, and H If your fryer does catch fire There are many reasons handles get extremely hot, pos­ and you are unable to extin­ Cheesecakes are limi a deep fryer can be danger­ ing severe burn hazards. guish it, dial 911 immediately! ous. As mentioned above, If these safety issues still Also remember that the oil * the trend is popular in the aren't enough to make you inside the pot will remain hot OEOssjoajo rethink using a deep fryer, here for hours after your turkey has are some tips to reduce the been removed. Don't bring possibility of disaster at your it indoors and again, keep . home: children and pets away from • Never use a turkey fryer the pot. Have a very safe and on a wooden deck or inside a Happy Thanksgiving! garage or home. Some material reprint­ • Place the fryer a safe dis­ ed with permission of tance away from any building. Underwriters Laboratory • Rain and snow will create (U.L.)

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STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY PO Box 30204 Lansing, Michigan 48909 NOTIQE OF PUBLIC HEARING TAKE NOTICE, that the Land and Water.ManagementtDivision of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality will hold.a' public hearing at the City of Westland Friendship Center, 1119 North Newburgh Road, Westland, Michigan 48185, on. Thursday, November 29,2007, at 7:00 p.mi The purpose of this hearing is to secure the views of interested persons concerning the following application for permit:: Application for Permit 07-82-0035-P under Part 303, Wetlands Protection, of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended, by Kentmoor LLC, c/o Doug Monroe, 32121 Woodward Avenue Suite 400, Eoyal Oak, Michigan. The applicant $100 CASH BACK/ proposes to develop 14.3 acres of vacant land off Hannan and John Hix Roads, between Palmer Road and M-12, to * MUST BE THE U-200 PACKAGE OR construct the Maida's Woods Condominium site with 39 . detached single-family homes, and associated infrastructure. A total of approximately 1,416 cubic yards of clay fill will be placed in approximately 0.33 acres of emergent wetland for construction of roadways and preparation of lots. Water main, sanitary sewer, and storm you sign up with AT&T U-verse sewer lines will be placed under wetland using the open trench method. An underground storm water management system is proposed, with discharge to an existing 36 inch AW U-Verse is IV. Reinvented storm water main along John Hix Road. Mitigation is hot proposed. The project is located in T2S, R9E, Section 30, City of Westland, Wayne County, Michigan. L'.i The application is available for review at'the DEQ website, I-*-! 4b www.deq.state.m.us/CIWPIS, or may be reviewed in the Land and Water Management Division, DEQ, 27700 Donald Court, Warren,

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BY HUGH GALLAGHER 1992, finish­ College and is working toward Insurance Plan. and as a pastor will serve him "Everybody starts out with . STAFF! ing his career a bachelor's degree at Saginaw "What we are spending in well. no experience the first time as a techni­ Valley State University. one day in Iraq could care "In both cases I've had to they run for office" he said. Thomas Spencer, 55, a cal sergeant. Spencer's wife, Kim, is also for 250,000 kids a year," he use leadership and manage­ Spencer said his is a grass­ Methodist minister and He received a Methodist minister. His said. rial skills," he said. "I've had to roots campaign. He said on I veteran of 20 years in the an Air Force son, Scott, is married and a Spencer said McCotter is in work on coming up with bud­ Sunday he spoke with U.S. 'U.S. Air Force, is seeking Commenda­ sergeant in U.S. Army. His "lockstep" with the president. gets and I've dealt with people Rep. John Conyers, D-Detroit, * the democratic nomination -£wi tion Medal daughter, Tami, is married "We've lived in Waterford who don't agree with me." who offered him encourage­ Unthe 11th Congressional Spencer while stationed and lives in Livonia. Spencer Township for a year and a He said he and his son have ment. J District to challenge incum- atRamstein . has two grandchildren. half. I've written to him and disagreed on the war. McCotter is serving his third J bent Republican Thaddeus Air Base in "The state of the economy his answers have been lame at "When he went the first term as the representative of < McCotter. Germany. is not well served by spending best," Spencer said. "He sent time, he was very gung ho," the 11th District. He was first I "I'm dissatisfied with the Spencer became a United billions and billions of dol­ our a flier that said Tve said Spencer said. "But after the elected in 2002 after serving 'direction the country is going," Methodist pastor in 1993. He lars in Iraq, in a quagmire," , ho to taxes and I continue to second time, he came back in the state Senate and on the ^Spencer said Tuesday. "And, I has served congregations in Spencer said. say no to taxes' but if there's a after serving in the north in Wayne County Commission. ?have a son about to go on his Tawas City, Rose City and the He said McCotter voted tax break for the rich, he sup­ the Kurdish region, he said Spencer is the first I thir$ tour in Iraq." Thomas and Lakeville church­ against taking care of kids ports it." there has to be a diplomatic announced candidate for the | The Waterford Township es near Oxford. He will resign while continuing to support' Spencer said he was encour­ solution to this." Democratic nomination. * resident is a newcomer to that position on Dec. 31. the war. McCotter voted aged by his wife and others to He said his lack of govern­ > elective politics. He served He has an associate's degree against the expansion of make the run and he said his ment experience shouldn*t be a bgallagherHJhometownlife.com «in the Air Force from 1972 to from Alpena Community the State Children's Health background in the military hindrance. (734)953-2149 Medicare D Prescription plan requires careful research J% eginning Nov. 15, open Medicare it would make sense to have options for you. In addition, people are under the false There is only one constant in *PC enrollment begins for the D coverage. these standardized, they are Michigan snowbirds who impression that once you are the world and that is change. *«?Medicare D Prescription For example, not. Before you sign up, be spend half the year in a warm­ in a Medicare D Plan you're Whether it's changes in Drug Program. This begins an veterans aware of the additional costs er climate need to make sure in it for good. That is not the investments, estate planning important enrollment period may have involved through co-pays and they select a plan that allows case. During open enrollment, or health care, we need to for anyone who is over 65 years better cover­ deductibles. them to buy medications in a individuals who have been in embrace change and accept it of age. Although this program age through In Medicare D, not all plans convenient location when out a program can switch plans. so that we can make the best got off to a rocky start and is Veterans cover all drugs. It is important ofstate. Many companies next year are decisions for our own indi­ far from perfect, it has been Money Matters Affairs and, to know the prescription drugs Selecting a Medicare D increasing their premiums — vidual situation. successful in allowing seniors thus, may you are presently taking and Plan is difficult, however, significantly — and they also to reduce their costs for pre­ not need a whether they are covered. For there are resources available. are changing coverage. In fact, Rick Bloom is a fee-only financial. Rick Bloom scription drugs. Medicare D individuals who are taking mul­ Medicare has an excellent some are planning to drop adviser. Observer & Eccentric readers Like most things in our Prescription tiple drugs, concentrate on the Web site, www.medicare.gov, coverage for certain types of can submit questions at moneymat- society, nothing is easy and Program. medications that cost the most that helps you select the right medications. . [email protected]. For more that is the case with Medicare There a several factors money. After all, by selecting a plan for yourself. There is also Remember when shopping information, visit Rick's Web site at D. There are many different to consider when picking prescription drug plan that cov­ a toll-free number to call to around for coverage and doing www.bloomassetmanagement.com. plans available and there is no your plan. The first is cost. ers your most expensive drugs, help select the right plan for research, make sure to treat You can hear Rick noon to 3 p.m. one plan fits all. The key is to Although, in many situations it will likely save you the most you, (800) 803-7174. Many husband and wife separately. Sundays on WDTK1400 AM. select the plan that best suits the premium is not the most amount of money. your situation. important issue, it is some­ Another issue is the con­ What makes Medicare D thing everyone should weigh. venience factor. How do you even more confusing is that After all, if you can't afford the get your medications? Not all husband and wife, depending premium payments there is no pharmacies and other outlets upon their situation, may have reason to obtain the policy. for prescription drugs partici­ two different plans. In many Another issue is co-pays pate with all drug plans. Select situations, not everyone needs and deductibles. Even thoueh the nlan that offers convenient

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OUR VIEWS Astronaut's visit inspires students A small school put western Wayne County on NASA's map when they decided to make and send cards to astronaut Sunita Williams, during her 6 1/2-month stay aboard the International Space Station. They did it wit the enthusiasm of school children, which showed when Williams and her flight director Bob Dempsey visited St. Damian School earlier this month. It's not that often a celebrity visits the area, let alone a real-life astronaut and her flight director. That's a first — one that didn't go unnoticed by state and city officials who joined students in welcoming Williams and in giving her gifts to remember her visit to Michigan. While Williams brought copies of her mission patches for the students, but we believe she and Dempsey brought much more to the students. The excitement of going into space, the thrill of living and working on the space sta­ tion, working with space by staying on the ground came through loud and clear in everything they said and did. Their visit was more than a piece of history. It was an inspiration for the students, who hung on their every word. How many students left the school gymnasium with their own dream of one day becoming an astronaut? How many young girls looked at Williams and imagined themselves standing in her place? They may only know Mercury astronaut Alan Shepherd, the first American in space, and Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, as names in a textbook. But they know Williams as a living, breathing astronaut who took the time to talk to them and show them what it's like LETTERS to live in space. What she didn't tell them is that she holds three records Be a bell ringer past a place that we adults have seen so passers. The analogy was not only an for female space travelers — the longest spaceflight (195 often that we tend to forget it's there, insult to his people, but to everyone days), number of space walks (four) and total time spent "Thanks for the chance to he a bell and ask what, where, when, why, and who immigrates to this country while on space walks (29 hours, 17 minutes). ringer for the Salvation Army." who and deliver a quality story. That's playing by the rules. We can't say enough about the visit by Williams and That's been the overwhelming what journalism is all about! Larry Binstock Dempsey and what they brought to the children. How we response we've received from excited Lisa Hudson Canton explore our universe is about to change, as NASA tran­ first-time volunteers for our Red Kettle Plymouth Campaign. sitions from the space station to a return to the moon The Salvation Army will again be Promotes prejudice and on to Mars. Who knows, one of those students they busy from Nov. 16 through Dec. 24, Bishop deserved better At a time when racial profiling is a inspired may be among those future space explorers. ringing bells at more than 300 retail Thanks to Kurt Kuban for a great societal anomaly and against the law, locations in the metro Detroit area. You editorial ("Too many make immigrants it's incredulous that a respected mem­ can help us by logging on to www.ring- scapegoats for nation's ills," Nov. 8 ). ber of the fourth estate would print a bell.org for Wayne-Westland and sign­ I was at St. Thomas a' Becket when miscreant's description saying, "he was ing up to be a volunteer bell ringer. You Bishop Daniel Flores spoke and was described as Arabic, etc.," under the Early interest critical can register to ring for just two hours, dismayed at the response of the audi­ police briefs. Tragically, it's that kind and in that time collect enough money ence. I thought he eloquently described of prejudice labeling that promotes to provide meals to more than 50 needy the dilemma — conflicting rights of discrimination, suspicion and divides to affecting election children. All kettle locations arid time countries to secure their borders, and people into partisan groups. slots that are available to volunteer the right of man to move for the pur­ Regardless of skin color and tone, You've heard it before — every vote counts, It bears for arc listed at www.ringbell.org for pose of feeding their family. This is a dress, language inflections, proxim­ repeating after some very close races this month. Notably, Wayne-Westland. complex issue, not easily reduced to ity of the describer to the individual two races — one for city commission, the other city coun­ This is a fantastic way for companies right and wrong. being described, police officers are cil — tied in Macomb County. to give back to the community, for stu­ I spend summers in Traverse City trained not to profile no matter their What readers may not hear, however, is the importance dents to get involved in community ser­ where the farmers have been unable to prejudices. Lawbreakers come in all of getting involved in the electoral process early. From vice and for parents and grandparents hire enough help to pick their crops. sizes, shapes, colors — and white — and the looks of the presidential race, which has been heating to show,their children the importance The migrant workers are vital to the ethnic backgrounds. No particular eth­ up more than a year before the election, the word "early" of helping those less fortunate. Take a U.S. agricultural industry, and the nic group or color is more predisposed has taken on new meaning — and urgency. few minutes to check out www.ringbell. recent tightening of our borders has led to criminal activity than any others. Primaries not only are an expression of who voters like, org for Wayne-Westland and find the to a serious reduction in the workforce. Prejudice — a belief without basis —• is they're also a vote on the policies and promises of each kettle site that is closest to you. Each The farmers advertised for farm help learned. It's not inborn, not in the DNA. candidate. The drive to move up primaries in the election shift is only two hours long and every with large posters and an 800 phone William J. Carruth calendar is designed to have a greater impact on those volunteer makes a difference. Come be number. The last time I heard, they Royal Oak candidates and issues. a part of the "Changing Face" of the Red hadn't received a single call — so much Kettle Campaign and help us meet our for Mexicans stealing jobs. So if you have a burning issue, get involved. The prima- goal of 50,000 volunteer bell ringers. I am hoping that the people that _ . . ,, ries are a great way for vot- Remember, two hours can change a night were not parishioners nor Parks and fisheries are govern­ Pnmanes not only an ers to bring home national life. Catholic. I wanted to tell them if they ment assets that should be encour­ politics to the local level. are so interested in keeping Mexicans aged. Tourism is a profitable industry expression of who voters like, Another way to have an Capt. Matt 0'Neil, corps officer and Central Americans out of the U.S., essential to Michigan. School and they're also a vote on the impact on national poli­ they should consider sponsoring a road expenses require better audit­ policies and promises of each cy issues is to pay atten­ child through Christian Foundation for ing. Teachers unions run education tion to the congressional administrative assistant/volunteer coordinator Children and Aging (CFCA). These peo­ and children do not get much bang for candidate. The drive to move seats that will be filled in The Salvation Army Wayne-Westland Corps ple do not want to leave their countries. their buck. Educator pay and benefits up primaries in the election 2008. Republicans like Joe It is a hardship born out of desperation. are among the nation's best, but read­ Knollenberg in Oakland Maureen Anthony ing, writing and arithmetic results are calendar is designed to have County and Thaddeus I am both amused and trying to Canton shameful. a greater impact on those McCotter in Wayne County figure the logic behind the process of Politicians suffer from inbreeding: candidates and issues. So if could be vulnerable, if vot­ requiring a photo ID when voting in They talk mostly to each other. Maple . ers associate them with person. Since anywhere from 10 to 20 Column was off the mark Road suffers "roundabout" panacea. the increasingly unpopu­ persons automatically receive absentee According to Kurt Kuban's column MDOT statistics may claim they reduce involved. The primaries are a lar policies of President voter ballots by mail and return the on illegal immigration, Bishop Daniel accidents, but many drivers fearfully great way for voters to bring George W. Bush. marked ballots to City Hall by mail, Flores was treated rather impolitely avoid them. These expensive,replace­ The Knollenberg race why isn't some sort of ID required of after positing that Americans should ments for stop lights would not survive home national politics to the is building rapidly. Who those voters? Anyone can sign the ballot treat illegal aliens with respect and a vote by the drivers or taxpayers. local level. eventually wins could application and then sign the outside dignity. Withthat unrealistic premise, If Michigan shuts down, common •^——————— (jgpend hich candi­ envelope when the ballot is returned. it's no wonder the bishop incurred his sense might return. It happens when all on w audience's wrath. Respect is earned, dates' supporters do the best job of getting out the vote. Anyway, terrorists have more ambi­ other options fail. tious plans than to mess up our elec­ not given. And making a mockery of Will you be among them? Hank Borgman tion system. Besides, our politicians in this country's immigration laws is not Farmington The early impact of voters is even more keenly felt Washington have done a good enough exactly the best way to earn respect at the county level. For instance, in Wayne County, job of that already. from Americans. the countywide races are conducted in strongly-held Leonard Poger In his column, Kuban attempts to Democratic territory. So even though the races are parti­ Westland play the great humanitarian, perform­ san, the real contests will be in the August primaries on ing a little verbal tap dance, with each the Democratic side of the ballot. SHARE YOUR OPINIONS Fresh point of view step geared to obscure the illegality Clearly while it's important to vote, it's also important aspect. But illegality is at the heart of We welcome your letters to the editor. Please to get involved early on and stay interested in the politi­ Congratulations to-O&E and all of this issue. It's not fear of job loss. If that include your name, address and phone number cal process. the young reporters who contributed to were the case, Americans would decry for verification. We.ask that your letters be 400 the new Student Voices feature! I espe­ every single immigrant who steps foot words or less. We may edit for clarity, space . cially enjoyed the article about the Quo on these shores. It's not racism. No one and content. Vadis, written by Tyler Vosgerchian. It is bad mouthing Hispanics who are brought back memories from my child­ here legally. WESTLAND hood growing up in the metro Detroit Does Kuban think that Americans Letters to the editor area, seeing that unique building. It is wouldn't be just as furious if it were Westland Observer also interesting to hear its history. Now millions of Norwegians flooding our 36251 Schoolcraft that new attention has been given to the country while giving the finger to our Livonia, Ml 48150 Quo Vadis, the fact that the architect laws? Indeed, it's illegality that pro­ is world renowned for designing the duces animosity toward the trespass­ World Trade Center, perhaps an inves­ ers, with the tangential consequences Fax: Sue Mason Susan Rosiek Peter Neill (734)459-4224 Community Editor Executive Editor Vice President tor will restore the building before it is merely adding fuel to the anger. General Manager too late. The most egregious part of Kuban's smoke screen rhetoric was comparing E-mail: Hugh Gallagher Marty Carry Let's all encourage our young report­ ers. What a fresh point of view to walk his immigrant ancestors to the tres­ [email protected] Managing Editor Director of Advertising Richard Aqinian - Publisher Emeritus OUOTABLE Our fundamental purposes are to enhance the lives of our readers, nurture the hometowns we serve and contribute "It's a good feeling. It's very humbling. We've tried to put the residents first, and it looks like they've responded to to the business success of our customers. it. This is a good vote of confidence." - Mayor William Wild after winning the two-year term up for qrabs in last week's general election www.hometownllfe.com OTHER OPINIONS Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, November 15,20O7 (W) All Michigan, workforce I Judge nixes Dem/GOP are at a crossroads plan reminiscent of Orwell fhat would you say if the Michigan Legislature use and profit. That, they argued, was a violation of ichigan and its workforce are at In the face of Michigan's economic passed and Gov. Jennifer Granholm signed the Michigan Constitution. a crossroads. The globalization into law a measure that: Last Wednesday, Ingham County Circuit Judge and evolution of our industries is challenges, we need to make investments : Authorized the state to pay up to $10 million to William Collefte agreed, striking down the law changing the talents and skills companies in our workforce that help us regain and hold Republican and Democratic primary elections because it made publicly-gathered voter lists the demand to maintain and grow successful in January. secret and exclusive possession of both political businesses. Michigan's challenge and duty create jobs that pay good wages, support • Ordered the Michigan Secretary of State to use parties. Collette ruled there was "clear injury" to today is to help provide that workforce. a vibrant middle class, and forge a strong this primary to develop —• again, at public expense the public and that turning over the voter lists to It is not optional. It is a transforma­ — a list of voters' party preferences, including the parties was unconstitutional. tional change that we must embrace tax base in our state. Failing to do so would names and addresses. Nor was this unthinking partisan arrogance as a state if we hope to mead more poverty, more job loss, and jj« - • Require this list to be kept confined to drafting and passing the offending keep our lifeblood... our putting ourselves among the states racing 5¾ t secret — except that the taxpayers law. Eric Doster, a lawyer for the state Republican workforce in Michigan. * * would turn it over for free only to Party, argued in open court that primary elections Our people are talented. to the bottom. No Worker Left Behind is our 1 the chairs of the Democratic and are essentially private events, even if paid for by They are gifted. They are chance to stay competitive in the changing Republican parties for use in "sup­ public money. innovative and they are porting political party activities." Presidential primary voter records are "not the mobile. If they cannot global economy. ^ • Further, provided that any state of Michigan's property. This is the party's find jobs in Michigan they \ r j other use of these records— politi­ property. These are our members," Doster said. will leave. That, in turn, cal, commercial, journalistic, aca­ Right. You get it. Public voter records are the par­ Marge Sorge could cause companies to or other approved training program. Phil Power demic, historical or scientific — by ty's property. Our voters, our votes, our members, rethink their commitment So far $37 million in 2007 fed­ anyone else other than the two our elections. to Michigan because they eral grants designed to pay for worker major political parties is a criminal Certainly not the people's. cannot fill the positions they need. retraining has been used as part of this violation of the law, subject to a $1,000 fine and up Somewhere, Orwell's Big Brother is smiling. We need to take action now. More than program. No Worker Left Behind initia­ to 93 days in jail? No doubt Judge Collette's decision will be 300,000 people have lost their jobs in our tive represents Michigan's future. The Naturally — after got your breath back — you'd appealed, maybe all the way to the Michigan state since 2000 and our rate of unem­ program will educate the kind of work­ say this was a plot right out of George Orwell's Supreme Court. GOP chair Anuzis called the ruling ployment is among the highest in the force that current and future businesses famous and terrifying novel, 1984, which described a "hiccup" and said he didn't think it would affect nation. The individuals need and want to demand, which will increase investment political tyranny and the ultimate destruction of the primary. work, yet many need additional education in Michigan and enhance our economic democracy. Then you'd ask — or hopefully, scream But at least he talked to the press. Repeated calls and training to be able to meet employer development. We must build a sustain­ — "Who in their right mind would ever imagine to Democratic chair Brewer and Sen. McManus needs. able program that continuously develops such a thing?" were unanswered. In 2010, a short three years from now, a workforce that meets the needs of busi­ Surprise — all that really happened... and this All that was a perfect demonstration of how 70 percent of the fastest growing jobs in nesses and instills a desire for lifelong year! much contempt the major parties have for the gen­ our state will require a post-secondary learning in our residents. Turns out (and I'm not making this up) this was eral public in contempt. degree. Today only 29 percent of our resi­ In the face of Michigan's economic exactly what was dreamt up by Mark Brewer, chair Though you may not immediately realize it, dents age 25 and over have attained an challenges, we need to make investments of the Michigan Democratic Party, and Saulius there's an issue at stake here that means a lot associate's or higher degree. We have time in our workforce that help us regain and "Saul" Anuzis, his GOP counterpart. Sen. Michelle to ordinary folks: Suppose you see yourself as a to train this workforce but it is limited create jobs that pay good wages, support McManus, R-Traverse City, introduced the deal determinedly independent crossover voter, some­ time. We need to take bold actions now. a vibrant middle class, and forge a strong July 6. times voting for the Democrat, sometimes for the The economic future of Michigan and our tax base in our state. Failing to do so Her bill was speedily passed by both houses of Republican. Under the new law, you'd be labeled as residents depends on it. would mean more poverty, more job loss, the Legislature (yes, the same folks that take a year one or the other depending on which primary you Earlier this summer, Gov. Jennifer and putting ourselves among the states to balance the budget) and signed into law by the voted in. Your vote would be accessible only to the Granholm introduced the No Worker Left racing to the Bottom. 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BY BRAD EMONS kill themselves for the team." will pose as state semifinal 160-pound senior Nick Gallina, STAFF WRITER PREP FOOTBALL •Gabel's assistant, Matt opponent is Troy (9-2), which who has caught 35 passes Fielder, preps the scout team Gabel admits will be another for 549 yards and rushed for Their numbers — 85,45,59, valuable commodity in the defense each and every week. challenging task. another 1,045 yards. 50,8,13,73, 83,46 - never get Spartans' 12-0 football run. "He'll use stunts, blitzes, The Colts, coming off an "Anyone of those guys can called in a game. And they're one of the reasons throw everything but the kitch­ impressive 34-0 win last Friday hurt you in a hurry," Gabel said. Attach some of the names why Stevenson is only a victory en sink at us," Gabel said. "And over previously unbeaten "They're three very good play­ like Mark Marchelleta, Tommy away from the Division 1 state the kids revel in it. The kids Warren Cousino, features a ers. They're slashing, fast and Jenkins, Kenny Foisy, James championship game Nov. 24 at really understand their roles three-headed monster in the twisting players, always moving Bowlby, Osama al-Hakimi, Detroit's Ford Field. and they've done a great job. backfield. forward. Bryan Wilkie, Tommy Strobl, "We see a lot of different It really frustrates the offense. Quarterback Branko "Our scout team will have to Keith Reid and Ben Beaman, offenses ~- the spread, Wing-T, They take their job seriously in Hamilton, a 6-foot, 180-pound simulate it to the best of their and it's a sure bet they've never I-formation, option — it doesn't practice." senior, has thrown for 1,243 ability." Silvernail Ail-MIAA been mentioned in the newspa­ take long for them to call out Gabel, meanwhile, runs the yards and run for 976. Gabel said the Colts are a per either. the formations in the huddle," scout team offense and admits: He is joined by 5-9,195- cross between Stevenson's reg­ Albion College senior But for the Stevenson coach­ Stevenson head coach Tim "It's become an exceedingly pound senior Brandon Pardun, ular season opponents Walled receiver Josh Silvernail ing staff, the scout team this Gabel said. "We really do have frustrating job." who has rushed for a team-best (Livonia Clarenceville), season has proven to be a good scout players. They just And this week the scout team 1,136. Also in the mix is 5-3, Please see SPARTANS, B3 who caught 35 passes for 804 yards and five touchdowns, earned first-team AlljMichjgan intercollegiate Athletic Association honors in No peers football. Silvernail finished fourth in the MIAA Chargers' Abron in receiving yards per game (75). He had 22 receptions for is Miss Volleyball 525 yards and three scores in seven MIAA BY BRAD EMONS J games. His best game STAFF WRITER s* came against Hope College (seven catches The Churchill library * .ft"1 for 254 yards and two appeared to be an appropriate TDs). venue to announce the latest 'r"^f *•« > Mott Trot for Toys Miss Volleyball. ?WUTJAU 1-- - That's because one could cer­ The Livonia tainly write a book on Kyndra Ladywood cross Abron's rapid ascent from a country team will curious novice player to the Iti^ stage a 5-kilometer state's premier hitting talent. run-walk beginning Maybe it was only appropri­ at 4 p.m. Saturday, ate that the 6-foot-2 Abron • i Dec. 1 with the was a bit tongue-tied after . i start and finish at accepting the award from George Murphy's at Jenni Thunberg, president and The Creek, located chair of the Miss Volleyball at Seye.n Mile and Award for the Michigan Wayne roads. Inter scholastic Volleyball The 5K run-walk Coaches Association. will benefit the "I'd like to thank all my Pediatric Oncology teammates, friends, family, Unit at the University coaches - this is special to me," of Michigan C.S. Mott said Abron, who edged out Children's Hospital. Participants are urged Please see ABRON, B2 Churchill's 6-foot-2 Kyndra Abron is all smiles while holding the 2007 (fall) Miss Volleyball Award, which was announced Monday in the school library. to bring an unwrapped toy for a boy or girl up to age 15. The $25 early reg­ istration fee (by Nov. 25) includes a Brooks Technical running dethroned shirt and goodie bag, along with a holiday party featuring pizza, pasta, salad and fresh fruit. There will also be music, refresh­ ments, door prizes and BY BRAD EMONS "The first game — things were But in the fifth and deciding game, a drawing for prizes STAFF WRITER going so well — we got lucky bounces Milford took command and held off from sponsors. (The and we got some calls, so I guess a late Churchill run to pull out the holiday party only is Livonia Churchill ran into a hot it could only go down from there," victory. $10.) team Saturday in its bid to defend its Churchill coach Mark Grenier said. "They forced us to do other things," For more informa­ Class A girls volleyball title and the Milford got some momentum going Grenier said. "We had opportunities tion, call (734) 642- result was an unexpected and quick in the second and third games as and chances over and over again, but 6664. exit. Churchill struggled with both serve- did not finish. And'that's the story of . The Chargers' season ended abrupt­ receive and passing. the day." Collegiate notes ly Saturday in regional semifinals at Senior middle hitter Sarah Gordon Graciak, a junior, finished with a • Grand Valley Novi as upstart Milford, runner-up recorded eight of her 16 kills in the team-high 36 digs, while junior setter State University in the Kensington Valley Conference, second game, while 6-foot-4 Kaitlyn Kayla Johnston added nine digs and freshman Jeff Pauza pulled out a victory in five games, 13- Schultz, headed to Central Michigan 61 assist-to-kills. Junior outside hitter (Livonia Stevenson) 25, 25-21, 27-25, 24-26,15-13. University, added eight of her team- Kristen Nalecz finished with 14 kills won the 1,000-yard Churchill ends its 2007 fall cam­ high 22 kills in the third game. and nine digs. freestyle ¢9:57.74) in paign with an overall record of 45-3-3. "When you don't have ball control, "We saw them at a tourney and we the Lakers' double- KVC champion Novi (37-3-3) went you can't do the things you want scouted them," Milford coach Jim dual meet victory on to beat Milford ¢37-6-3) in four to do," Grenier said. "In the second Marszalek said of the Chargers. "And; Saturday over Calvin games for the regional crown and and third games we broke down and we felt if we passed well and served College and Wheaton advanced Tuesday night in its quar­ Milford took advantage. Their game the ball away from No. 1 (Shannon (111.) College. terfinal matchup beating Wyandotte plan right away was to keep the ball Warner) and No. 2 (Lindsey Graciak), • Albion College in four games. away from Graciak and (Jordan) we could go after some other players sophomore Erica Against Churchill, Milford started Kerr." and take our medicine. We wanted to Hope (Livonia TOM HOFFMEYER STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER slowly and had no answers for The Chargers, however, rallied to get them out of their system and our Churchill) recently Churchill's Katie Matz (left) and Jackie Grilbeck (right) the Chargers' newly named Miss win Game 4 thanks to a key block girls played great." earned her first-year can't quite stop a shot over the net during Saturday's Volleyball Kyndra Abron, who had a by Jessica Stroud to break a 24-all certificate in women's Class A regional semifinal loss to Milford at Novi. total of 37 kills and four blocks. deadlock. Please see CHURCHILL, B2 cross country.

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showed up. She never said 'no.' MISS VOLLEYBALL RESULTS She was always willing to put ABRON the time in." Hillsdale Academy survives PAGE B1 (2007 MIVCA FALL VOTING) Although both Cassandra Uyndra Abron (Churchill) 173 and James Abron knew little Pontiac Notre Dame Prep's 2. Molly Coldren (N.D. Prep) 142 about the club volleyball scene, stiff 5-game test by Warriors Molly Coldren in the final 3. Brittany McGinnis (Fraser) 108 they embraced it and provided point tally, 173-142. "This team 4. Kim Stewart (E. Kentwood) 88 the funding. was special to me and I'd like 5. Sara Skornia (Bay City Cent.) 62 "My parents have been BY DAN 0'MEARA PREP VOLLEYBALL game," Wade said. to thank the teams in prior 6. Alex DelPiombo (Monroe CO 59 extremely supportive," Kyndra STAFF WRITER "It was two great teams years. I really feel honored and 7. Kristin Zull (B.C. St. Phillip) 35 Abron said. "They had to drive going at it. (The Colts) made me around, but they knew this Before the afternoon was knew we could compete with the plays when they needed Many others can finish the 8. Ashlee Crowder (Jenison) 34 is what love to do and it was done Saturday, Lutheran High them. them; they definitely earned it. sentence for Abron, who took 8. Kaitlyn Schultz (Milford) 34 important to me. They figured Westland coach Kevin Wade "The big talk was Lenawee We have nothing to hang our up the sport of volleyball as 10. Lindsey Rees (Bronson) 18 I had the talent and wanted was thinking about the future didn't get to play Hillsdale. heads about." a mere curiosity and was cut Past winners me to pursue it." and next volleyball season. Now that they saw what we're The fifth game was close from her Riley Middle School 2007 - Lauren Jones (E. Kentwood) Added Cassandra: "Mr. After losing a five-game capable of, hopefully, they early, but Lutheran High missed team before she even arrived 2006-Alisha Glass (Leland) (Marc) Hage (Churchill's ath­ match with Hillsdale Academy didn't leave here disappointed. two straight serves. With a 9-8 at Churchill as a raw ninth- 2005 - Stephanie Booms (Marysville) letic director) would say 'one in in a Class D regional final at We played the No. 2 team in lead, Leutheuser and the Colts grader. 10,000' are going to get a full- Lutheran High, Wade sur­ the state tough." finished strong, scoring the final 2004 - Angle McGinnis (Fraser)' Four years later, Abron ride scholarship, but I guess veyed the prospects for anoth­ Six-foot middle hitter Clara six points despite two timeouts racked up 2,020 total kills, 2003 - Linsey Taatjes (For. Hills No.) she (Kyndra) was going to be er tournament run in 2008. Leutheuser, who led the Colts by the Warriors. including 800 this season (6.4 one of those ones. It's been "We only lose three players, with 29 kills in the champion­ "We had some letdowns here per game with a .560 hitting already scouting out her future worth the time and the effort and we had a great jayvee," ship match, was a dominating and there," Hillsdale coach percentage), not to mention competition. for one. Most kids would have he said. "There's no reason we presence in the first game. Matt Miller said. "All in all, a phenomenal effort in last "She has our TV pro­ the remote in their hands or can't be even better next year. After a timeout, the the girls played tough and did spring's Class A state champi­ grammed to the Big Ten play video games, but she was We have to get over the hump. Warriors closed to 20-17 with what they needed to do to get onship run. Network," said Abron's mother, always gone at 7 in the morn­ We lost in four last year in four straight points, but the the victory. Churchill coach Mark Cassandra. "She loves playing ing and wouldn't come home the regional final (to Oakland Colts won the serve with a "We've played better, but Grenier, who helped pol­ against great competition and until 9 or 10 at night, whether Christian), and this year we Leutheuser kill and scored five this (Lutheran High) team was ish the proverbial diamond the Big Ten is arguably one of it was track or volleyball. I lost in five. unanswered points. tough, scrappy on defense. The in the rough, predicts even the best in the nation. She's never heard complaints." "A lot of girls have been in In the second game, kids adjusted well to the team greater things for Abron as she really excited to play them. She Kyndra, an accomplished the regional final, and we hope Leutheuser wasn't involved they were playing and found a embarks on her next destina­ wants to watch her new oppo­ high jumper, along with the experience helps us in the as much in the action, and way to win. tion — Michigan State. nents and she has to see how being a state-ranked shot future." Lutheran High junior middle "In Game 4, we gave away a "Her ceiling is so high, she's they play." put and discus thrower, is In a battle between state- Becca Refenes began to assert lot of points on our errors. It not come close to seeing what Grenier saw an unpolished unsure whether she'll return ranked powers, the No. 6 herself as the Warriors showed wasn't that we got outplayed. If the finished product will be," gem in his summer camp to Churchill's track team next Warriors went the distance some fight. we got rid of the errors on our Grenier said. "She's really when Abron came aboard as spring. with No. 2 Hillsdale Academy "We haven't see a big middle side of the net, I thought we grown and matured over the a freshman. He immediately She will definitely play for before losing in five, 25-17,18- like that all year," Wade said. would be fine in Game 5." years. She's driven to be a lead­ placed her on the JV team and Madonna University assistant 25, 25-17, 22-25,15-8, "We didn't know anything "It comes down to who can er and improve her game. This let her learn the hard way — by coach Ed Tolentino on the M Lutheran High (28-5-5) about them. We had to adjust make less errors," Wade said. year she was a different player playing, practicing and drill­ Juniors team out of Ann Arbor caught a break and didn't have to what (Leutheuser) could "In the games we lost, we made because of her past experi­ ing daily. beginning in November. to play a semifinal match after do. Once we did that, we were more errors than they did. ences. She's been pretty domi­ When the 2005 state tour­ . "Track is hard for me to do," No. 1-rated Adrian Lenawee okay. As much as you try to When two teams are real even nant, but this year we moved nament came around, Grenier Abron said. "Doing the club Christian was forced to with­ simulate that in practice, you like that, it comes down to who her from the middle more to elevated the freshman to the travel might be easier this year. draw from the tournament for can't do that." makes the fewer mistakes." the outside where she could varsity. And in the regional, Right now I'm not sure." using an ineligible player in Hillsdale gained the lead see the ball more. It was a big Grenier needed somebody to Abron might have planted the district. early in the third game and BY THE NUMBERS: Lutheran High's transition, but she became go up and block 6-5 All-Stater a seed in the MIVCA voters' The Warriors watched as held it, but Lutheran High Becca Refenes had 15 kills in the more of a consistent player. Lauren Paolini of Saline, eyes last March with her domi­ the Colts (40-8-5) defeated battled back in the fourth and final, seven solo blocks and 31 touches to keep the ball in play. She hit at a different tempo now a junior standout for nant performance against Plymouth Christian Academy closest game. Junior Chelsea Kyles had nine kills, with the ball and played more the nationally-ranked Texas top-ranked East Kentwood in a preliminary match Wade used a timeout with one solo and six touches; junior of a complete game." Longhorns. (21 kills) in the semifinals and Saturday, 28-26,25-13,21-25, the Colts leading, 22-20, and Allyson Yankee had eight kills; Abron recorded 37 kills in "Coach 'G' (Grenier) thought North Branch (35 kills, the 25-15. halted their momentum. junior Katey Ramthun had seven her final high school match, a I could stop her," Abron MHSAA's second all-time) in "If we had played Lenawee The Warriors won it with a kills, one solo and 12 touches; senior five-game setback to Milford ' recalls. "She (Paolini) was so the finals. and Hillsdale, we would've had Hillsdale error and four serves Myrian Storckhadtwo solos and in the regional semifinals at big. When I looked at her I was And before the East to expend a lot of energy, and by Julie Jongsma - the final 10 touches; senior Julie Jongsma Novi. amazed. I did not know what Kentwood match even start­ it would have been a difficult point being a kill by Refenes. had 16 assists and junior Lauren Gieschen 14. Yankee had 24 digs, Churchill won't be defending to do. I was not ready to do ed, the Western Michigan thing," Wade said. "It helped "We could have folded and Refenes 22, Ranthum 15, Storck its state title. that because I had only been University Arena crowd us to go straight to the final. It cashed it in,'being down two 13 and junior Abi Gieschen 10. "I'm not thinking about it, playing a few months. I could buzzed over Abron's hitting was a gift we got.' It was unfor­ games to one, but we came Jongsma and Ranthum served three I've accepted hit because I not stop her or get a touch. I exhibition during the warm- tunate what happened, but we back and got to the deciding aces apiece. played as good as I can and tried laughing it off. It was an ups. gave it my all," Abron said. "I eye opener." "I don't want to stand played my best game and I Abron didn't let the regional in front of that, and I was can't beat myself up. Usually setback affect her. She got a defensive player," said Madonna brings home WHAC volleyball crown when I lose, I'm upset. But I right back into the gym. Thunberg of Abron's mon­ can't be upset because I did all "We spent a lot of time in the strous attacks. "I knew she was I could have done." early days, I don't know the the front-runner after watch­ Behind 26 kills from Ail- Later that evening Abron count, just hours and hours," ing her last year and I saw her American Luboyj Tihomirova shuttled up to Michigan State Grenier said. "We hit against at a tournament again this and a team .324 hitting to watch the Spartans take on the wall, worked on transition. year. I think they picked the percentage, the Madonna top-ranked Penn State. She's But the thing is that she always right Miss Volleyball." University women's volleyball team downed Cornerstone, 30-18,30-27,30-22, to win the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference title in a Blazers grounded at Airport match played at Henry Ford Community College. With the victory, MU earns Livonia Ladywood's volley­ notched back-to-back kills to Alcia Hooten paced the the right to host the NAIA ball team traveled Saturday to break a 23-all deadlock. defense. Setter Nicole Olson Region VIII Tournament Carleton Airport and never got It was the second straight also stood out. Friday and Saturday in off the runway in its Class B year Airport had ousted On Tuesday, the Jets (50- the Activities Center. The regional semifinal. Ladywood in the regional. 7) defeated host Richland Crusaders (31-10) will be the The Blazers suffered Jet-lag Airport, a state semifinalist Gull Lake in the quarterfi­ top-seeded WHAC team as Airport won in three games, a year ago, went on to defeat nals in five games, 26-24, in the six-team field on its 25-15, 25-23, 25-4. lOth-ranked Dearborn Divine 22-25, 25-19, 26-28, 15- newly refurbished floor. At Only the second game was Child for the regional cham­ 6, and will face Holland 10 a.m. Saturday, they play close as Ladywood bowed out pionship, 27-25, 23-25, 25-17, Christian (43-7) in 7:15 Friday's first-round match with a 17-17-5 overall record. 25-21. p.m. Friday s.tate semifinal between Indiana Tech and The Jets' Kathy Stewart, a Jessica Nagy was the Jets' at Battle Creek's Kellogg Taylor (Ind.) with No. 2 seed sophomore outside hitter, top hitter on the day, while Center. Indiana Wesleyan taking'on Friday's Cornerstone-Bethel (Ind.) winner. The champion­ FABRICS WINDOW TREATMENTS .FURNITURE ship match is slated for 5 p.m. Saturday at MU. Tihomirova led the Crusaders with her 26 kills and was joined in double fig­ ures by Whitney Fuelling and Mary McGinnis, who had 14 MU SPORTS INFORMATION' and 13, respectively. Setter Inta The Madonna University women's volleyball team celebrates after winning Grinvalds handed out 54 assists last weekend's Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference tournament. while Jacqui Gatt (Livonia Churchill) posted 25 digs. Parslow was also selected as Holly Cousins and Rebecca COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL the Crusaders' representative Baker had 12 kills each for on the WHAC Champion of Cornerstone (38-5). the first-team, while McGinnis Characters team as the student- Prior to the match, the and Stephanie Parslow were athlete who best represents the WHAC awards were handed selected honorable mention. NAIAs five core values. (OR AT LEAST THE ONE YOU LIVE IN) out and MU took home a Tihomirova and Gatt took Gatt, Fuelling, Szymanski truck-load of hardware as home the big awards - Player and Tihomirova were named Fuelling, Gatt, Grinvalds and of the Year and Libero of the to the WHAC?s All-Academic Tihomirova were all named to Year, respectively. Meanwhile, Team as well. 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Hobbins. "It might be an MCL sprain, Churchill icers reload for 2007-08 SFARTANS we'll hold out hope for Ricky's PAGE B1 sake that he can play," Gabel said. "But we have confidence BYBRADEMONS Lake Western and Brighton. in Kyle. He'll be just fine." STAFF WRITER "Scheme-wise, they're a lot like Western, only they don't Presale semifinal tickets The success enjoyed by last want to throw it as much," Game time for Saturday's year's Livonia Churchill boys Gabel said. "But they can keep Stevenson-Troy semifinal is hockey team may be a tough you honest. They also run 1 p.m. at Southfield-Lathrup, act to follow. a lot of shotgun spread like which is located at 19301W. 12 The Chargers went 23-3-2 Brighton." Mile, Lathrup Village. overall, were ranked No. 1 and Defensively, the Colts run a The winner will play either captured the Western Lakes 5-2 (alignment) according to Macomb Dakota (12-0) or Activities Association crown, Gabel. Novi-Detroit Catholic Central only to be derailed in the "They move around a lot (10-2) for the state champion­ Division 1 state quarterfinals and pursue relentlessly," he ship, 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, by Grosse Poihte North, 3-2. said. "They worked Cousino's at Detroit's Ford Field. Three first-team All-Staters offense over. Troy is very good, Stevenson has been allotted graduated including defense- very impressive." 1,500 pre-sale state semifinal man Phil Wendecker, now As far as the status Saturday tickets, according to Spartans' playing for Traverse City of of starting center Ricky Bell athletic director Lori Hyman, the North American Hockey (6-0,248), who suffered a which will be sold during all League; goaltender Scott knee injury in last Friday's three lunch periods from 10:30 Lewan, who plays for Capital 10-7 Region 4 win over rival a.m. to noon Thursday and District of the EJHL; and Livonia Franklin, Gabel said Friday. The Lathrup ticket defenseman Jason Proctor. TOM HAWLEY] STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER the senior captain was sched­ booths will be open at 11 a.m. Yet, Chargers' eighth-year Stevenson's Joseph Byrne (left) and Churchill's Nate Milam both return as key players this season for their uled to be re-evaluated on Ticket prices are $6, along coach Mazzoni continues to respective boys hockey team. Tuesday. If Bell is not cleared with a $2 parking fee. reload and this year should be to play, he'll be replaced by no different with the return of including third-team All- games, also opted to play trav­ 6-foot, 175-pound junior Kyle bemonstoe.homecomm.net I (734) 953-2123 seniors Nathan Milam, Keith HOCKEY PREVIEW Observer goaltender Austin el hockey her junior year with Yackley and Garrett Miencier, Mesler, who missed two weeks Honeybaked. who form one of the state's senior who played as a fresh­ of practice because of his The Blazers, however, will THE WEEK AHEAD most potent production lines. man and sophomore for the commitment to the Patriots' put a strong front line out "I'm really excited about Spartans before opting to play football team. Senior defense- on the ice with the return of PREP FOOTBALL Schoolcraft at Cincinnati State, 3 p.m. DIVISION 1 STATE SEMIFINALS WOMEN'S COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL the young kids we brought travel hockey last year. man Jordan Short and junior seniors Heather Sartorious, Saturday, Nov. 17 Friday, Nov. 16 in this year," Mazzoni said. Another new talented play­ defense Ron Perian also just Abby Kienbaum and Ashley Stevenson (12-0) vs, Troy 00-2) (NAIA Region VIII Tourney at Madonna) atSojthfield-Lathrup,1p.m. (A) Taylor (ind.), vs. (B) Indiana Tech, 5 p.m. "Obviously, losing three big ers is Windsor Spitfires' sev­ returned following the 12- Ballarin. Goaltender Michelle PREP HOCKEY (C) Cornerstone vs. (D) Bethel (Ind.), 7 p.m. defensemen is huge, but I like enth-round draft pick Ryan game grid campaign. Wyniemko and defensemen Friday, Nov. 16 Saturday, Nov. 17 the kids that we have on the Baratono, a senior forward. "We have a lot of maturity Maria Rotondo are also back Franklin us. Pinckney at Edgar Arena, 6 p.m. (NAIA Region Vlll Tourney at Madonna) (Metro Invitational at Novi ice Arena) Madonna vs. A-B winner, l&a.m. blueline. We also graduate a Senior goaltender Pat McHugh on the team," Wirgau said. for another season. Churchill vs. Novi, 6 p.m. Indiana Wesleyan vs. C-D winner, noon. three-year starter in goal - so also played four years in the "Honestly, we're real confident "We have a good group of Stevenson vs. Milford, 6 p.m. Championship final, 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 ONTARIO HOCKEY LEAGUE we'll be playing someone with­ Compuware program. we'll do well this year. We returning players," Ladywood Ladywood vs. Northville at Arctic Pond, 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16 (Metro Invitational at Novi Ice Arena) out high school experience. "With so many new faces took the off-season to focus coach Bruce Peck said. "We're Whalers vs..Windsor Spitfires Stevenson vs. W.L Western, 3 p.m. at Compuware Arena, 7:05 p.m. "We're quicker, smarter and throughout the whole pro­ on fundamentals like strength teaching them and they're get­ Churchill vs. Milford, 5:30 p.m. more physical than last year. gram, it may make take us training and flexibility. We're ting better each day. It will be Northville vs. Novi, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Whalers vs. London Knights I think we'll score more goals awhile out of gate," Mitchell looking at taking the accom­ interesting. We're a work in Friday, Nov. 16 at Compuware Arena, 7:05 p.m. than we did last year. This said. "One of our goals to get plishments presented, as progress." (Huntington, Ind. College Tournament) Sunday, Nov. 18 Madonna vs. Campbellsville (Ky.), 6 p.m. Whalers at London Knights, 2 p.m. group of seniors wants to con­ better every day. There's no opportunities for us." All four teams will be in Huntington vs. Kuyper College, 8 p.m. MAJOR INDOOR SOCCER LEAGUE tinue the tradition of Churchill doubt that we have some play­ While Franklin returns action this weekend with Saturday, Nov. 17 Saturday, Nov. 17 hockey." ers that have been successful a veteran squad, Livonia Churchill and Stevenson Huntington Tournament, 1S 3 p.m. Ignition at California Cougars, 10:15 p.m. Livonia Stevenson, 17-7—2 a at high school and other levels. Ladywood ¢17-3-1) was prob­ competing in the Metro year ago and a member of the We have potential to be good, ably the hardest hit by gradu­ Invitational beginning Friday WLAA's Lakes Division, could but how good? That remains ation losses and defections fol­ and Saturday at the Novi make things interesting in to be seen. It's a long road and lowing a run to the semifinals Ice Arena. Also on Friday, the WLAA as Dave Mitchell, journey. We want to have a of the Michigan Metro High Franklin plays host to non- Crusaders split out West Mazzoni's former assistant at purpose in everything we do." School Girls Hockey League conference foe Pinckney at Churchill, takes over for the Livonia Franklin (3-21), playoffs. Edgar Arena. On Saturday, a 29-point per­ point, 19-rebound outing by deposed Mike Humitz. certainly took its lumps during Gone to Utica College (N.Y.)> Ladywood, meanwhile, formance by Jon Battle helped Bayo Arigbon. The Spartans lost first-team Terry Jobbitt's 25th and final along with her 40 goals and opens its season 6 p.m. Madonna University nip-host That victory helped take the All-Area forward Marcus season as the Patriots' head 18 assists, is Miss Hockey Saturday at home against San Diego Christian, 74-72. sting out of Friday's lacklus­ Voran, who scored 29 goals coach. Laura Szwed. Second-team Northville at the Arctic Pond Battle, a transfer from ter 98-70 defeat to host Point and added 17 assists, but his Jobbitt's replacement All-Observer pick Prenella in Plymouth. Indiana Tech, hit 12-of-20 Loma Nazarene (3-0), a game replacement will be younger Franklin grad Scott Wirgau, Semma, who added 35 goals from the field as the Crusaders where Madonna made good on brother Michael Voran, a who returns 16 of 18 players, and six assists in just 17 [email protected] | (734) 953-2123 won their first game in three just 40 percent (12-30) of free- attempts. Augmenting his throw attempts. offense were D. J. Bridges (20 Battle, named WHAC Player points) and Charlie Henry (15 of the Week, led all scorers points). with 23 points, while Henry LIVONIA CHURCHILL two lines are Sack inducing Miencier, Yackley fun every day. The kids can't wait to get to LIVONIA LADYWOOD MU held off San Diego and Bridges contributed 11 and Head coach: Pete Mazzoni, eighth year. and Milam - three All-Staters - intact - and practice." Head coach: Bruce Peck, sixth year. Christian (2-2), despite a 25- 10 points, respectively. League affiliation: Western Lakes Activities they will continue to carry the scoring load. We LIVONIA STEVENSON League affiliation: Michigan Metro High Association (Lakes Division). return some kids who will complement them Head coach: Dave Mitchell, first year. School Girls Hockey League. Last year's overall record: 23-3-2. and Pring energy every right." League affiliation: WLAA (Lakes Division). Last year's overall record: 17-3-1. Titles won last year: WLAA, Lakes Division LIVONIA FRANKLIN Last year's overall record: V-l-l. Notable losses to graduation: Laura Szwed and Division 1 regional champions. Head coach: Scott Wirgau, first year. Notable losses to graduation: Marcus Voran (first-team All-Area, Miss Hockey); Brittney Notable losses to graduation: Phil League affiliation: WLAA (Western Division. (first-team All-Area); Dan Darrow (second-team Holtz, Sr. Def. (first-team All-Area); Rachel Wendecker (first-team All-Area); Scott Lewan Last year's overall record: 331. All-Area); Mike Jahn (second-team All-area); Killian,Angieiafano. (first-team Ali-Area): Jason Proctor (third- Notable losses to graduation: Derek Cripe Drew MacEachern (third-team All-Area); Steve Leading returnees: Heather Sartorious, Sr. team All-Area), Andy LaBerge, Tony Ross, (third-team All-Area). Soave, Chris Rapp. F (captain); Maria Rotondo, Sr, Def. (captain); Dustin Wischmeyer, Steve Greco. Leading returnees: Austin Mesler, Sr. G (third- Leading returnees: Sean Lerg, Sr. F; Jacob Abby Kienbaum, Sr. F (captain); Ashley Ballarin, Leading returnees: Garrett Miencier, Sr. team All-Area); Jordan Chisholm, Jr. F; Jordan Harbowy, Sr. Def.; Mark Bekkala, Sr. Def.; Joe Sr. F (captain); Michelle Wyniemko, Sr. G; Elise F (first-team All-Area, 16 goals, 15 assists); Short, Sr. Def.; Dan Ostrosky, Sr. F; Alex Wypych, Byrne, Sr, F; R.J. Kierdorf, Jr. F; John Vella, Jr. Sarwarski, Sr. Def.;-Kaitlin Gaule, Soph. F. Nathan Milam, Sr. F (second-team All-Area, 18 Sr. F; Brandon Pump, Sr. F; Dave Muller, Sr. F; • F.; Ian Curran, Sr. F; Zach Roberts, Sr. F; Jacob Promising newcomers: Shelby Kucharski, Jr. goals, 15 assists); Keith Yackley, Sr. F (third- Tyler Barnes, Jr. F; Devon Bower, Sr. F; Carson Wilson, Jr. Def. F; Courtney McCauley, Sr, Def. (transfer from WANTED team All-Area); Kyle Burke, Sr. F; Tyler.Cotter, Gurski, Jr. F; Ryan Hudie, Jr. Def.; Ben Kubiak, Promising newcomers: Mike Voran, Sr. F; Howell, eligible second semester); Jessica Sr. F; Josh Proben, Sr. F; Kody Strong, Jr. F; Jr, F; Ron Perian, Jr. Def.: Nicholas Brooks, Sr. Ryan Baratono, Sr. F; Pat McHugh, Sr. G; Noian Pavela, Fr. G; Julie Bushart, Soph. Def.; Jennifer HOMES THAT NEED ROOFING Mitch Carpenter, Sr. Def.; Nick Harakas, Sr. Def.; Def.; Robbie Ringe, Soph, F; Cameron Wludyka, Wilson, Jr. Def. Davis, Soph. F; Veronica Fradette, Soph. F; Dan Bostick, Jr. Def.; Scott Sundberg, Sr. Def,; 'A SLMC-CI riumbtfi cf hmne OAT VI» r :~e a-r-a 'Aill be li-vcr Jr. Det. Mitchell's 2007-08 outlook: "We're bringing Emann Freij, Soph. F; Niki Jacobs, Fr. F. Aaron Crotise, Soph. G; Greg Wirick, Sr. G. Peck's 2007-08 outlook: "We lost Miss Promising newcomers: Cody Atkins, Sr. F; Promising newcomers: Eric Volt, Sr. F; Robbie in a pretty experienced club and we're :-ic crjpcrMnt, fc have *i lin.ir.-j Erie Metal Roofing Beetie, Sr. Def.; Dal ton Pennington, Soph. Def.; counting on the newcomers. Baratono was a Hockey (Szwed), a first-team All-Stater (Holtz) Travis Satkowiak, Sr. F; Derrick Daigneau, Sr. and another All-Stater (Prenella Semma) to System .is'alliM or ihui homfs ai a rrv&^'-aulo ;:o"t G; Ken Masiarczyk, Jr. Def.; Rick Stack, Jr. Def.; Jacob Wirgau, Soph. F; Derek Davis, Soph. F; Windsor Spitfires draft pick. He was taken in Tyler Miller, Soph. F; Douglas Nagy, Fr, G; Travis the seventh round. Having Michael (Voran) travel hockey. We can still put a line on the ice 1, Adam Weigand, Jr. Def.; Stefan Kubus, Jr. F; at one time that will match up with anybody in If A*? .3- uso ,«.ii •'•orre •" 01^03111^1¾ xc *howcaso Christo Papaionnou, Soph. F; Scott Hamill, Ferrier, Fr. G. come back to high school will add leadership r r a .i the league, but the rest is inexperienced. We'll Wirgau's 2007-08 outlook: "We're working and experience. He played as a freshman and •liu-o'lk tf r» IPA molal a^hgu; crf w vu' ^ofm'dy J Soph. F; Mike Woynick, Soph. F. have go with two lines and four defensemen. hard and we're not taking any excuses. The sophomore and he definitely will be asset 1 Mazzoni's 2007-08 outlook: "We graduated (Michelle) Wyniemko is looking good in goal. irak; I wn'll y:*L ',*-n|p season will be a culmination oi the work we've to our lineup. Pat (McHugh) comes in as our some pretty good kids who were in the She's playing well in practice and we'll rely on put into it. And we've done a ton of work. We're number one goalie. He had some success in h ! program awhile. But we return quite a few with her. (Heather) Sartorious is a player who can * Si-o- lc yOL' cnc rind c,=>tir*r iree: OL" markering going back to basics. 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BY TIM SMITH man center Shannon Collins (12 Burzynski scored nine points with downing the Crusaders, 78-68. STAFF WRITER points) and freshman forward Deb Sjoquist and Lauren Smith each Caryn Inman scored 17 points and and Plymouth Salem alum Taylor registering eight. grabbed 10 rebounds for MU (1-1), For a game played at the rebounded the Lumberjacks by a 61- Langham ¢10 points, six rebounds). which trailed 41-21 at halftime. • Lumberjack Dome, it was fitting that 32 margin and forced 37 turnovers. Other Schoolcraft contributors Crusaders drop pair Christie Carrico added 12 points Schoolcraft College's offensive power Four Schoolcraft players scored 10 included sophomore forward Erica Ott The Madonna University women's and four assists. Cali Crawford also brought down host Alpena, 87-41 in or more points as the Lady Ocelots (eight points, seven rebounds), sopho­ basketball team wasn't signing "My netted 10 points and dished out six Saturday's MCCAA-East women's improved to 3-0 overall and 1-0 in more guard Heidi Warczinsky (six Old Kentucky Home" after losing twice assists. Alyssa Guerin (Salem) also basketball opener for both teams. the conference, points, seven assists), sophomore guard last weekend in the Campbellsville scored 10. Starting with a 41-13 edge in the Leading the way with 15 points and and Wayne Memorial product LaDwan (Ky.) University Tournament. On Saturday, Courtney Dannis and first half, the visiting Lady Ocelots eight rebounds was sophomore forward Jones (five points, three assists, three On Friday, Terran Duncan scored 17 Wendi Messer each tallied 13 points had a grip on the game from the Janefle Harris, while sophomore forward steals) and freshman forward Japera points and BeonkaWeems came offthe to lead the host Fighting Tigers (2-0) opening tip. To further illustrate their Antoinette Brown tallied 14 points. English (five points, eight boards). bench to score 10 as Lindsey Wilson doubled up on the Crusaders (1-2) by superiority in the contest, they out- . Also in double figures were fresh­ For Alpena (0-2,0-1), Jacquelyn (Ky.) College improved to 2-1 overall by an 81-41 count.

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FRANKLIN: The senior SECOND TEAM to be one of our leaders next year. an 11-0 record in the Western Lakes Amanda Dobos, Sr., Liv. Churchill Activities Association and a co- Warner averaged 36.5 per nine Chelsea Osburn, Jr., Canton averaged 43 per nine with a low of 35. , ADRIENHE JONES, SOPH., RED. THURSTON: KARA GREGORY, JR., CANTON: The junior championship with Northville after and 73.8 per IS during her senior SECOND TEAM She was medalist in eight of 11 WLAA The sophomore was the Mega carded a 94 at the Western Lakes year and was medalist in all 10 dual Adrienne Jones, Soph., Red. Thurston dual matches and earned All-Division Conference's White Division medal­ Tournament to earn All-Division a runner-up finish matches and four of six tourna­ Heidi Irvine, Soph., Westland Glenn honors with a 96. ist at Riverview Highlands and led accolades and followed up with in the conference ments. Val DiMiila, Soph., Liv. Ladywood Scarpace just missed qualifying the Eagles with a nine-hole average a 105 at the Giant Oaks Regional tourney. Kara Gregory, Jr., Canton of 48.1. (30th overall). Gregory's stroke The Michigan State signee also Danielle Lesniak, Sr., Liv. Churchill for the Division 1 state finals with The Chargers broke the women's course scoring Berlynn Seaver, Jr., Wayne an 87f good enough for eighth place She placed 22nd at the Division 2 average was 48.0 and she was the also finished in medalist in two duel meets." record in the WLAA Tournament COACH OF THE YEAR at the Giant Oaks Regional. Regional at Pontiac Country Club. the top 10 in all at Pheasant Run in Canton with a Gary Harper Liv. Churchill "Paige is a talented player who "Adrienne is always competitive "Kara is very powerful off the four regular sea­ 67. Warner also won the regional for HONORABLE MENTION could compete with anyone," and always works very hard on her team; she was our longest hit­ son tournaments the third straight year. Churchill: Jessica Burdette, Katie Franklin coach Brian McCalister game," said Thurston coach Brian ter " said Riggs. "She received our they entered. Worley. said. "She has made our program Gulick. 'Coach's Award' at our banquet. The She was also a member of Ladywood: Marissa Ley. Churchill also Churchill's 2007 (spring) Class A Franklin: Georgia Patrick, Heather better and will be tough to replace." HEIDI IRVINE, SOPH., WESTLAND GLENN: The award goes to the player we feel is earned its first state champion volleyball team. Bacon, Natalie Polakowski. AMANDA DOBOS, SR, LEV. CHURCHILL: A four- sophomore averaged 48.1 per nine the most reliable. She's like a second Gary Harper trip to the state ERICA MAZUR, SR., LIV. LADYWOOD: The Stevenson: Gabrielle Sabatini, Laura year letter winner, Dobos finished to lead the Rockets and was medal­ coach out there." Churchill finals since 2002 senior captain was medalist in each Sims, Elizabeth Grace, Shelby Plichota, her career with a nine-hole scor­ ist three times. DANIELLE LESNIAK, SR., LIV. CHURCHILL: The by finishing third Natalie Cicchelli, Claire-Massman. ing average of 49 and an 18-hole at the Giant Oaks of her dual meets, averaging 41 per John Glenn: Jamie Young, Dakota At the regional, Irvine fired a 97, senior had another solid year for nine. Howell. average of 97- Her score counted good enough for 18th place. She led the Chargers as she averaged 51 per Regional hosted by Temperance Mazur also captured the Catholic Wayne: Taylor Tuttle. in every match this season for the Glenn at the WLAA Tourney with nine and 106 for 18. Bedford. The Chargers wound up League Tournament with an 87 and Plymouth: Patricia Burns, Missy Gosbee. Chargers. a 103. A consistent scorer the past 12th overall in Division 1. Canton: Alexandria Wee. Harper is a graduate of finished fourth in the Division 2 Salem: Jamie Bricker. Dobos also earned All-Division "Heidi was helpful in Glenn win­ two seasons, Lesniak helped the Regional at Pontiac Country Club honors for the second straight ning six of its matches," coach Steve Chargers reach the state finals with Northville High School with an Thurston: Alaina Jackson, Darcy undergraduate degree at Central with a 92. She went on to place Kemter-Munson, Melanie Hutchings. season with a 99 and capped off Pilon said. "Next year she will step a round of 103 at the Giant Oak 22nd in the state finals at MSU's her career with a personal-best up and be one of the co-captains for Regional hosted by Temperance Michigan University with a Masters Forest Akers (West Course)'with a 93 at the state finals held at The the Lady Rockets. Remember her Bedford. from Wayne State. He teaches busi­ ness education at Churchill. 93-96-189- shows what determination can do." Meadows in Allendale. name because she is only going to BERLYNN BEAVER, JR., WAYNE: The junior "Erica has worked very hard the LEXI MCFARLANE, JR., LiV. CHURCHILL The CHELSEA OSBURN, JR., CANTON: The junior get better." averaged 50 per nine with her best "I was very proud of the effort past four years being named most junior earned All-WLAA honors made All-Division in the Western VAL DIMIILA, SOPH., LIV. LADYWOOD: The match coming against Walled and results of this season," Harper improved on the team last two by spooling an 84 and helped the Lakes bv firing a 91 and added a sophomore averaged 52 per nine Lake Western when she fired a 44, said. "We accomplished all of our years to becoming the leader of this Chargers qualify for the state tour­ 98 at the regional, good enough for and finished in the top four in five including a pair of birdies. team goals that we set at the begin­ team," Ladywood coach Kellianne ney by scoring 97 at the regional. 23rd overall. Osburn's stroke aver­ of seven matches to become the The Wayne MVP led her team ning of the year. Our team was Nagy said. "I'm really proud of her She averaged 47 per nine and 95 age was 47.0 and was a five-time Blazers' No. 2 player. with the low score in each match. made up of a great collection of and the fact that her hard work for 18. McFarlane also earned All- medalist in duel meets. "Val played JV last year and was "She is looking forward to her young ladies and we had a lot of fun and dedication paid off this year. It Division honors for the second year ''Chelsea has a great work ethic; our surprise right out of the gate senior year and improving her golf this year."

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