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BY DARRELLCLEM Cicirelli pledged Monday STAFF WRITER that city workers will again canvass the neighborhood and, A rat problem is escalating in if necessary, issue a new round a central Westland neighbor oftickets. hood long plagued by rodents, Councilman Michael Kehrer residents told city leaders warned that the problem will Monday. persist unless property owners Concerns raised by residents cooperate. of Dowling, near Ford and "We need to eliminate the Newburgh, prompted Mayor food and shelter (for rats) from Sandra Cicirelli to order city 100 percent of the people who ordinance officers into the live in that neighborhood," he neighborhood to ticket those said. who refuse to clean up their Curylo told city leaders that property. her yard and others have Pleading for help during a numerous rat burrows. t PHOTOS BY TOM HAWLEV | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Westland City Council meeting, "I have hole after hole in my John Novak, 3, of Westland reacts as one of tHfe goats from the Whispering Pines Animal Kingdom petting zoo takes a cone from him during Turn Off the Dowling resident Heike Curylo back yard," she said, pleading Violence night at the Bailey Recreation Center. For more photos see Page A6. described the horror of driving with city officials to "do some along Ford Road on Monday thing." and suddenly noticing that a Councilwoman Cheryl live rat had gotten inside her Graunstadt suggested mat the car. city consider hiring a rodent Curylo told city leaders that specialist to analyze neighbor she almost had an accident. hoods and recommend steps to "I am still shaking from the fix the problem. Hundreds of Westland as part of the Step Up to rat in my car" she said. - "Enough is enough," she said, families turned off violent Health initiative that was Dowling resident Daniel adding later, "We owe it to our television programs and added to the program this Beadle indicated that the rat residents to get a hold on this video games last Thursday, year. ; Sr-tfft Jfif problem has become wide terrible problem." •-enjoying a night cm* together. Ventriloquist Richard Paul spread in the neighborhood, Graunstadt voiced disgust ; In all, 1,700 people attend also drew crowds for his two H**" not far from Westland's city after hearing of Curylo's rat-in- ed the city's 11th annual Turn •*"> shows'- "Duck^Sensefor Kids „ # government complex. He said the-car experience. Off the Violence program at - No Bully Club" - offering he had to kick a rat off his "What a horrible thing to be the Bailey Recreation Center. helpful tips and suggestions porch Monday morning while driving in your car - and a rat," "It was great to see all the on how to stop teasing and /•• ti having his coffee outside. she said. "That'ssick. It's bad kids and families out there," put an end to violence. "We do have a problem when enough to see one in your back Mayor Sandra Cicirelli said. "He was wonderful," said m they start jumping up on your yard." "This is certainly one of the Martin. "His shows were very porch," Beadle said. Curylo, meanwhile, also said :>.- -r- V\ xi&b. '•T* best turnouts we've had." interactive, so he had a lot of P Dowling residents last year some city officials should be, "We had a big crowd every people coming out of the M r- ^^V.'JJUM complained about a rat infesta more sensitive to the problem. where," added recreation pro audience." • L i Mr - • *••* tion in their neighborhood. She said she was treated rudely gram Supervisor Margaret The Wayne County Their complaints had subsided on the phone by one adminis Martin. "The weather was Sheriff's Department after city officials issued tickets tration official - a charge that absolutely perfect and for brought several of their hors to force homeowners to clean prompted a response from the this we are thankful." es and vehicles and represen up property that harbored mayor. Families enjoyed pumpkin- tatives of the Westland Police rodents. The city ticketed some "I apologize if you were treat decorating, an animal show, and Fire departments also homeowners and at least one ed rudely," Cicirelli told Curylo. a magic show and physical were there, distributing Megan Prough of Westland and Avery Wilson of Wayne (right) take part in the business, Knockouts Bar & "I don't tolerate that in my fitness challenges like foot barrel race, sponsored by Dad's Athletic Club of Westland, at the Turn Off the Grill, for a Dumpster area that administration." ball catch and barrel racing PLEASE SEE FAMILIES, A6 Violence. needed cleaning up. [email protected] I (734) 953-2110
rezomng Westland Thomas: City needs to protect ; W^<^SH' tf shared revenue, build tax base SY DARRELL CLEM the city must retain BY DARRELL CLEM ment to protect more STAFF WRITER | businesses and pro 2005 STAFF WRITER of our state-shared mote them with gov revenue," Thomas Westland City Council incumbent ernment cable pro teaa^-vS z^-'JZ- Westland City Council candidate said. "Second, Robert Stottlemyer cited the city grams, such as Our Robert Thomas cited as his top three 1 Proposal A has seri budget, economic development and Town on the Road. MEET YOUR CANDIDATES issues the need to protect state- ously reduced the rev careful rezoning as the top three "As for new growth," shared revenue, increase the local tax enue that the city issues facing elected leaders. Stottlemyer said, "our in today's Observer, we conclude a base and promote Westland in posi needs to operate. We Stottlemyer, 6*9, is seeking to I vacant land is at a series about the eight candidates tive ways. Thomas need to bring more defend his council seat in the Nov. 8 Stottlemyer premium. Vacant competing for four seats in the Nov. 8 Thomas, 55, is seeking his first tax base into the com election after five years of experience, buildings should be council term. He was Westland's munity. most recently a two-year elected strongly marketed.... Rezoning Westland City Council race. Voters will longest-serving mayor at 12 years, "Third," he said, "we all have to term. He is one of eight candidates should not be done lightly or hastily, choose among four incumbents - before he stepped down four years work together to keep our city in a competing for four seats. The job giving in to developers just to fill a Cheryl' Graunstadt, Michael Kehrer, ago. positive light. We have to give people pays $12,150 a year. vacant piece of property., Thomas is one of eight candidates a reason to move to Westland and On the budget, Stottlemyer said He concluded, "We must guide Charles Pickering and Robert campaigning for a $12,150-a-year give developers a reason to want to the city has weathered tough eco new development in a way that is Stottlemyer - and four challengers: council seat in the Nov. 8 election. build in Westland (in order) to build nomic times but must remain vigi beneficial to the city." Normie June Brazier, Lori Brist, Voters will fill four council seats. up our overall tax base." lant. Stottlemyer, a retired Westland James Davis and Robert Thomas. The Referring to his top three issues, Thomas, who is married, is a "We don't know if or when the firefighter, has been married for 49 Thomas said the city has lost more Wayne Memorial High School gradu state may decide to keep or come for years and has four children, eight top three vote-getters will earn four- than $5 million in state-shared rev ate who worked for two decades for more of our tax dollars," he said. "We grandchildren and one great-grand year terms. Fourth-place finisher wi enue. He said only a portion of that the city's public services department must continue to fight for bur fair child. He is a Wayne Memorial High win a two-year term.. revenue is constitutionally protected. before he was elected mayor. He share of state-shared revenues." "My solution would be to continue On economic development, he said PLEASE SEE STOTTLEMYER, A6 to ask for a constitutional amend- PLEASE SEE THOMAS, A6 ., , ,'." l\( .51 *'
A2 (W) Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, October 20,2005 LOCAL NEWS wwivJibmeUiwniife.com Observer wins + ** press awards
The Westland Observer won • Kurt Kuban, second place a third place award for sports feature story, Canton Observer. column writing in this year's • Brad Kadrich, second Michigan Press Association place, local columnist, Better Newspaper Contest. Plymouth Observer. Livonia/Westland sports edi M Dave Varga, second place amm?.x «.•-tor Brad Emons won third editorial writing, Redford -wWSteA.THE *P?*-«*£k *• — ifc. A.i*^* * &* #; place honors for best sports Observer. column. The judges wrote: "All • Tom Hawley, third place of these did what a column is for news picture, Redford supposed to do, express an Observer. : opinion emphatically and with • Ed Wright, first place for ru>~?5 •• •",.•-• y^r ^ factual and emotional backup." sports column and sports fea "The O&E staff is honored to ture, Plymouth/Canton be recognized for our local Observers. news content and our commit • Stephanie Tardy, third ment to community journal place design, Troy Eccentric, ism " said Susan Rosiek, execu • John Stormzand, third tive editor of the newspaper place for feature picture, group. Rochester Eccentric. rf« Tfcfc * \ 1 "Staff members are commit • Dan Stickradt, second Confederate forces charge Union defenses in this recreation of Devil's Den at Gettysburg. ted to producing the best in place for sports writing, North local news, features and sports Oakland Eccentrics. for our readers every Thursday • Mike Rosenbaum, third and Sunday," added Rosiek. place for sports feature, The Observer & Eccentric Southfield Eccentric. Gamers recreate great battles on tabletops Newspapers swept the general • Jim Toth, first place for > excellence category for circula sports section, Troy Eccentric. BY HUGH GALLAGHER ships. always liked," he said. "My ferent set of rules and values, tion Class A. Judges cited the R Sandra Armbruster, third STAFF WRITER The 15 members come parents took me to often modified by the game O&E winning editions for place, editorial writing, Troy from throughout western Gettysburg when I was a kid. moderator. strong layout and design, local Eccentric. On Saturday, the British Wayne County and from as Also, the battles were in the "For instance, a German news, good writing and local M Larry McKee, first place naval forces of Horatio far away as northern United States." Tiger tank was superior to a news content. for picture story, Birmingham Nelson will confront Oakland County. The invita For Erisman, it's World Sherman tank, but Sherman The Birmingham Eccentric Eccentric. Napoleon's navy again — tional meeting Saturday will War II that fascinates him. tanks were more reliable and took first place followed by the • Greg Kowalski, 200 years and a day after the attract about 200 gamers He also enjoys medieval and wouldn't wear out," Erisman West Bloomfield Eccentric in Birmingham Eccentric, first famous Battle of Trafalgar. from Michigan, Indiana and Viking games, but he said said. "You have a basic roll second and the Redford place, editorial pages. This time the ships will be Ohio. , the historical importance of and then you have modifiers Observer in third place. The • Greg Kowalski, honorable about an inch long, the Mike Erisman of Westland World War II, combined for different situations." Canton Observer, edited by mention, local columnist. Atlantic will be blue felt and has been the club president with the array of air, land And sometimes it's a bit Kurt Kuban, received an hon • Wayne Peal, Southfield the firepower of the guns for 15 years. and sea forces, makes it the like Vegas. orable mention. Dave Varga Eccentric, second place, edito- <. and wind directions will be "I've always been a history most interesting. "The dice can be really edits the Redford edition, rial pages determined by a roll of dice. buff. From high school I Erisman, facilities manag good for you or really bad," while Greg Kowalski and Larry • Sandra Armbruster, Troy And this time Nelson's Day always liked the military, but er at Christian Day School, Magdowski said. Ruehlen edit the Birmingham Eccentric, honorable mention, of Destiny might be his ruin. never went in because of said he believes military A game is usually set up to and West Bloomfield editions, editorial pages. Miniature game enthusi health reasons," he said. games are a good way to last about three hours, but respectively. • Susan Steinmueller, third asts will gather from 9 a.m. Each week, he and other learn history. Erisman said some games The Livonia Observer also place, lifestyle pages. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, club members host battles in "We try to get kids may be extended for several won a first place award for The Rochester Eccentric took for "Pro or Con.2005" at the their homes, setting up the involved in this and can meetings or members will design. In honoring the work first place for best special sec University of Michigan's battlefields and array of teach them history," he said. gather on a Saturday for a of page designer Jennifer Foley, tion for "24 Hours: A Glimpse Fairlane Center, 19000 forces as they were in histo "If we don't learn history, we longer game. the judges wrote: "Great use of of Greater Rochester," a photo Hubbard Drive, Dearborn. ry- are condemned to repeat it." On Oct. 23, the special pictures..." story which captured the Doors open at 8 a.m. "I like being able to recre John Holcomb of Lake "Pro or Con.2005" will be Other O&E award winners greater Rochester area in May Admission is $10. No.one ate a battle with pieces," Orion, the club treasurer divided into three sessions. included: 2004. under 16 is admitted without Erisman said. "We have a and Web master The first session, 9 a.m. to 1 • LeAnne Rogers, first More than 138 Michigan an adult. scenario and can lay out (proorcon.net), began play p.m., will feature games place, spot news, Garden City newspapers submitted some For Mark Magdowski of road for road and building ing Risk and other board based on battles ranging Observer. 4,500 entries in the contest Garden City, the chance to for building how it played." games as cheap entertain from the Richard the Lion change history is one of the Magdowski said he began ment when he was in college Hearts Crusade to the Black appeals of military gaming. playing military board and then "graduated" to the Hawk Down incident at "I can change the course of games as a teenager. more sophisticated minia Mogadishu. The second ses history," he said. "A lot of the "About 20 years ago, I saw ture games. sion, 2-6 p.m., includes bat games play out as they hap them doing miniatures and I "We use maps, historical tles from ancient Rome, the pened, but there are a lot of liked how you could dress up maps. In Gettysburg, we use Civil War and a Viking raid times where you can see if the table with figures and photos, artists renderings," to three World War II bat you can change history." buildings. It had a more he said. tles. The third session an schools tonight The Pro or Con miniature three-dimensional feeling," After a board is set, battle auto racing game, the 100 Years War and a Samurai games club meets weekly to he said. is engaged with the throw of BY STEPHANIE ANGELYN CAS0LA battle. fight the real battles of histo Magdowski specializes in dice. STAFF WRITER LIVONIA SCHOOLS ry and imaginary battles of the Civil War period and, Each action is assigned a In addition to the game fantasy on tables set with like other gamers, does a lot specific number, but there action, the event will feature Rumors continue to fly sur They will also be aired on LPS elaborate landscaping and of reading and research on are modifiers that take into a dealers area, a flea market, rounding the future of Livonia TV, which is Channel 15 for meticulously detailed sol the battles he recreates. account subtle shifts in a raffle and a concessions Public Schools. Parents in the Bright House and Wide Open diers, armory, buildings and "It's a period of history I power. Each game has a dif stand. school district are eager to find West subscribers and Channel out if their own child's school 19 for Comcast subscribers. might close or if redisricting Those who plan to attend will impact their family next should not expect an opportu- v school year. nity for questions and answers. Answers to those questions Instead, visitors will be asked , and more are expected today, to till out a feedback form, or cfvu r\te utwUcd ic • • Oct. 20, across Livonia and send responses to an e-mail northern Westland. The dis address. The committee will trict's demographics committee use this information to refine Participate in a has - over the past year - its proposal before it is shared WHERE HOMETOWN STORIES UNFOLD examined ways to cut costs and with the Board of Education. maintain programs in the dis HOMET0WNLIFE.COM Upcoming meetings on the e)
BY SUE MASON STAFF WRITER with events While most folks are think ing about kids and Halloween, the staff of the Catherine's clothing store is thinking about kids and Christmas. for Halloween The plus size women's cloth 1 ing store at 34764 Warren at tr *• ^ TF ^ Jfo Things that go bump in the night are making Wayne Road is offering a day their presence known as Westland residents get of fashion, food and fun ready for Halloween. Saturday to benefit the U.S. And there's plenty of things to do that are Marine Corps Reserves Toys spooky and not so spooky to get into the spirit. fpr Tots program. For youngsters and the faint-of-heart, try the "What started out as a little annual Halloween Walk Thursday-Saturday, thing has turned into a big Oct. 27-29. Youngsters also will meet some thing," said store manager Judy J1 IK VJL^TS friendly Halloween creatures in the forest dur Colorite. :< ing the walk, sponsored by the Westland Parks The event runs 9 a.m. to 4 ""V ft/'"" ' * and Recreation Department, Westland Civitan p.m. and includes a fashion Club, Dad's Athletic CluKof Westland and the show and drawings for a vari Westland Breakfast Lions Club. ety of prizes. Families will be guided on a walk through For every new unwrapped Central City Park where they'll meet the toy brought to the store, people FILE PHOTO Neighbors of the Forest, including Little Bo will receive a ticket for the One customer donated bicycles during the October 2004 Toys for Tots Peep, the Friendly Troll and many others. hourly drawings. program at Catherine's Plus Sizes in Westland. Showing them off were Marine The a non-scary, guided tour event created for The prizes include Staff Sgt. Leon Belden (from left), assistant Cheryl Armstrong, sales associate younger children. Kids are encouraged to wear , Catherine's gift cards and gift Linda Rankin, store manager Jodi Colorite and Sgt. Matthew Howe. their costumes. Proceeds generated from this certificates for Applebee's, Red event benefit the Fun-4-All Fund that enables Robin, Max and Erma's, there also will be a bake sale caught up in it. children from financially stressed families to Golden Corral, Papa Romano's, with the money raised going to "I told my husband now I participate in our various programs. Famous Dave's BBQ, Marco's purchase toys for older chil know what I want to do when I Tours start every 10 minutes, beginning at FILE PHOTO Fine Wine and Deli, Outback dren ages 10-12. Last year's retire ... Toys for Tots." 6:30 p.m., and run through 9 p.m. The program Youngsters gather around a bubbling cauldron during a Steak House of Livonia, bake sale raised $300, some of The Toys for Tots program runs rain or shine. If there is rain, tours will take Halloween Walk in Westland. Baker's Square of Westland it coming as donations from got its start in 1947 in Los place inside the Bailey Center, 36651 Ford. and Livonia, Flower King in customers who didn't have an Angeles, Calif., when a group Pre-registration is required, a tickets are avail Cost is $5 per person. Pre-registration is Livonia, passes to Laser Tag of unwrapped toy. of Marine Corps reservists col able at the Bailey Center, The cost is $3 per per encouraged, but not required. For more infor Westland, and arrangement "We're trying to get it going lected and distributed 5,000 son. mation, call Mad Science of Oakland and from Flower Cents in Redford for the older kids who tend to toys to needy children. Now and movies tickets from The Westland Jaycees is spooking up the Macomb Counties at (248) 293-0983 or e-mail get left out" said Rankin. the official activity of the Emagine Theater in Canton. neighborhood with their haunted house in the them at [email protected]. "People see Toys for Tots and Marine Corps Reserves, Toys east parking lot of the Bailey Recreation Center. And for adults, the Wayne Ford Civic League This is the third time the end up buying for tots." for Tots distributed 15 million Ghouls, ghosts and screams await older chil is hosting its annual Halloween Bash at 8 p.m. store has held the event. It first And the amount of money toys to 6.5 million needy chil dren, teens and adults 7 p.m. to midnight Friday Saturday, Oct. 29, at the hall, 645 N. Wayne came last October and was fol raised will get a boost from the dren in 2003. and Saturday and 7-10:30 p.m. Sunday- Road. lowed by another in December. Catherine's store in Novi which Catherine's will have its Toys Thursday. The bash, which runs until 2 a.m., includes They were so successful, the will have a bake sale and add for Tots boxes out through Dec. A special Friendly Haunted House event is spook-tacular sounds, dancing and karaoke. story has now become an offi its proceeds to what raised at 5, when the store will have a planned for Saturday, Oct. 22. The haunted There will be first-, second- and third-place Cash cial Toys for Tots participant, the Westland store, Colorite second day of fashion, fun and house will open one hour earlier to provide a prizes for the best costumes. Winners to be according to employee Linda said. food. friendly monster night for smaller children. announced at the witching hour of midnight. Rankin. Representatives of the U.S. "It's another opportunity for For more information, call (734) 637-8415. Tickets for this B.Y.O.B. event are $20 for "We collected 500 toys last Marine Corps also will be on us to give back to the commu Kids also can get spooky with Mad Science of individuals and $35 for couples. Price includes year," said Rankin, who's been hand to talk with customers nity that gives so much to -us," Oakland and Macomb Counties, in a Friday, all-you-can-eat buffet dinner, beer and snacks. a Toys for Tots volunteer for 15 about the program and help said Colorite. Oct. 28, program sponsored by the Westland Tickets are available by calling (734) 728-5010. years. "The day of our first with parcels. Parks and Recreation Department. Participants must be 21 or older to attend. show we had two boxes and we "Our customers enjoyed Catherine's is in the Westland Count Eggbert and Countess Eggberta will be The Civic League also is hosting a Halloween must have emptied them 12 speaking with the Marines and Crossings shopping center at Warren at the Bailey Center for a special science and Senior Dinner Dance at noon Sunday, Oct. times." even the men who came with and Wayne Road in Westland. For more magic show that includes the melting wicked 23rd. There will be spook-tacular sounds and Customers will do informal their wives" said Colorite. "It information, call (734) 422-2527. witch, bubbling potions, flying eyeballs, spider dancing to the music of Solitaire. modeling throughout the store turned out to be a delightful web cotton candy, hover craft demo, vortex gen Price includes buffet dinner, beer and wine. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and thing to do and now we're [email protected] I (734)953-2112 erators and more. 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Rare Earth played the concert ing at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. District Court Halloween smoking Blackjack rooms. Saturday, Oct. 22. Fall concert in Central City Park. 27, at Hayes Elementary night, Oct. 31. The checks will Admission will be $7 and The show will be 9 a.m. to 3 Wayne Memorial High. School, 30600 Louise, south be done 6:30-20 p.m. at the includes food (hot dogs, pota p.m. in the Parish Social Hall, School Instrumental music Job well done of Ann Arbor Trail and east of court, 36675 Ford, behind the to salad), pop and potato 8200 Wayne Road, Westland. students will present their Fall Two former leaders who Merriman. All residents are police station. For more infor chips. Beer available at $1 per Call Mary at (734) 425-4421 Concert at 7 P-m. Wednesday, helped to fuel redevelopment welcome to make comments mation, call (734) 595-8720. glass. For more information, (voice mail #10) to reserve a Oct. 26, in the high schools along the commercial corri ur as>k qucoLiuiih of Cicirelli call (734) 427-5150. table. Stockmeyer Auditorium. The dors of Ford and Wayne roads and her administration. St. Bernardine Men's Club • Crafters are needed for concert will include all bands were honored Monday for People with a car to donate also is sponsoring a the annual Holiday craft show and orchestra. their work to spruce up can give it to Veterans Haven. Pinochle/Euchre Card Party at Hawthorne Valley on Nov. The public is welcome. The Westland. As a fund-raiser for the VA The organization is accepting on Fridays, Oct. 28, Nov. 4, 27- For information, call Sue admission is free. Local businessmen Kim Hospital and PAC projects, the cars, running or not running, Nov. 18, Dec. 2, Dec. 16, Jan. or Paul at (734) 844-3128. Shunkwiler and Doug North - Ladies Auxiliary of the Harris that are given to veterans to 6, Jan. 13, Jan. 27, Feb. 3, Feb. • Crafters are still needed Final tally former members of the city's Kehrer VFW Post 3323 will be provide them with transporta 17 and Feb. 24 . for the 19th annual Delta A rock concert staged Sept. Downtown Development host a psychic fair with read tion to work, school of medical Participants don't need a Kappa Gamma juried show on 25 in Westland to help Authority board of directors - ings by Mystiques West 10 needs. partner to play. Snacks and Saturday, Oct. 15. The show Hurricane Katrina victims has were recognized for their a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. To date, the agency has soft drinks are included in the will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. netted $11,600. efforts during a Westland City 22. . given away more than 250 $5 charge. Games start at at West Middle School, 44401 Dean Boucher, president of Council meeting. On Saturday, Oct. 29 the. vehicles and three fully fur 7:30 p.m. W. Ann Arbor Trail in Musicians for Relief, was. North couldn't attend, but auxiliary will conduct a chili ' nished mobile homes to needy Plymouth Township. Call Jan accompanied by other organ Shunkwiler accepteci%eir cook-off and bake sale auction1 veterans. To donate, call Craft show tables at (734) 844-1707 or e-mail to izers Monday as he turned awards from Mayor Sandra at 5:30 p.m. at the post at Veterans Haven at (734) 728- Tables and/or space is still [email protected] for over a check during a Cicirelli and Councilman 1055 S. Wayne Road. 0527 or go to available for an indoor fall more information. Westland City Council meet William Wild. The mayor Westland. Call (.734) 721-9879 vetshaveninfo.org on the craft show Saturday, Nov. 19, • Edison Elementary will ing. praised the men who stepped after 5 p.m. for more informa Internet. at the Wayne Ford Civic have its Holiday Bazaar 6-9 The group also gave city offi down earlier this year, after tion. League, 1645 N. Wayne Road, p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, at cials framed pictures of the 12- serving since 1996. On Saturday, Nov. 5 and 19, Westland. Tables and/or space the school, 34505 Hunter at hour concert, which had low The DDA has led projects the auxiliary will be holding St. Bernardine Church is costs $35 for a 12-foot Wildwood, Westland. There attendance due to heavy rains. ranging from new, decorative marathon bingos noon to 5 having a Las Vegas Party 8 table/area. Electricity is an will be 25 vendors, door prizes , After the concert, Boucher street lights to convincing p.m. p.m. to midnight Friday, Oct, additional $5. Call (734) 728- and bake sale. Admission is had predicted that the amount businesses to spruce up their 21, at the church, located on 5010 and speak with Terri for $2. Children will not be raised was $6,000 to $8,000. facades. the southwest corner Ann more information. allowed in the show area, On Monday, however, he said Halloween ma)' be several Arbor Trail and Merriman in M Table rental is available at however, there will be baby the amount was $11,600 after weeks off, but parents con Westland. the cost of $20 for the annual sitting and crafts for available. expenses. Mayor Sandra Cicirelli will cerned about their kids' candy There will blackjack, table St. Theodore Confraternity of Proceeds will benefit the r Several bands including have her next Town Hall meet- can eet it checked at ISth games, hourly raffles and non Christian Women's craft show Edison PTO.
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PIX messages sent/received: 25c plus airtime; TXT messages sent/received: IOC, in National Enhanced Services Coverage Area only. ©2005 Verizon Wireless. ,> A6 STOTTLEMYER ing and work to find ways to legal channels and shortening FAMILIES stretch our dollars; apply for the time needed for demolition / FROM PAGE A1 any grants that might be avail and cleanup of properties. This FROM PAGE A1 School graduate. able; look at non-essential pro is not meant to hurt our home He chaired the city's ethics grams that Would not greatly owners, but to be used as a tool prizes, donated by Westland committee and co-founded affect the residents if reduction to help us rid the city of eye McDonald's stores, for kids S.P.A.R.K. (Sports, Parks and or elimination is necessary. sores and unsafe buildings, who turned in their signed Recreation for Kids) Inc. He Before considering layoffs we therefore benefiting all of us. pledges to turn off the violence. k, has been involved with the should look at trimming serv The efforts for this cleanup According to Parks and 4; city's skate park, many fund ices, such as leaf pick up; ana should not be limited to the Recreation Director Robert raisers, as council liaison with lyze cost of supplying bags ver central core of the city but to Kosowski, the event was set up the Downtown Development sus pick up with vacuum; all areas. I can't determine at as a midway this year with V -i Authority, the petroit Parade usage of city vehicles; pay this time how long it will be families able to move from Co., the Michigan State Fair freezes; etc,, as examples. before residents will notice a activity to activity. and Goodfellows. He initiated What can be done to attract difference. "It was really well done," a Wayne County garden pro new businesses and new resi gram and was a former 4-H How would you rate the city said, praising the involvement dents to Westland? of Westland forth e services it of the Westland Rotary, Civitan leader with older youth. Review the restrictions or provides toresident s - poor, and Dads clubs as well as the Here's how Stottlemyer requirements placed on new average, above average or Westland Jaycees and Martin. responded to other questions construction or businesses - excellent? What improvements "What a great job Margaret posed by the Observer: signage, building materials, or changes need to be made? did," he said. "A lot of people Why are you running for a colors, etc. Coordination Westland is a great city - a said how cool it was." Westland City Council seat, between affected departments place to put down roots and Westland City Councilman and what are your best qualifi and contractors has shortened raise a family. We are above Richard LeBlanc commended cations? the process and time it takes to average, with much to offer our organizers, including Parks and %+J± This city is important to me get from initial interest to residents and visitors - public Recreation Director Robert and my family. I have lived and completion of a project. We safety; city services; strong Kosowski, for such a successful worked in Westland for 64 should always strive to be busi parks and recreation pro evening. -*ta years and have a knowledge of ness friendly, and develop and grams; churches and schools; "It was a wonderful event," how the city functions both enforce ordinances that will shopping and restaurants; LeBlanc said. now and in the past. I have five help maintain a clean attrac community activities; senior Many teens attended this years of council experience and tive city while giving business programs; homes to meet all year to take advantage of open would like to continue using es some leeway for individuali needs and income levels. skating at the city's Concrete the knowledge and experience ty. Jungle skate park. We must continually work to that I gained to benefit the city Many residents say the city keep what we have. We need to "We saw lots of children and and its residents. needs to be cleaned up, and a hold tight reigns on our avail the inclusion of the skate park If the city's financial position new blight ordinance has been able funds but as the economy brought out more teenagers were to worsen and budget approved to help with that. recovers - giving the city than in the past," Cicirelli said. cuts became necessary, how Will it work, and how long will increased funds - other proj "It was good to see so many would you trim spending? it be before residents notice a ects could be considered giving teenagers there." PHOTOS BY TOM HAWLEY j STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Going to our citizens for difference? first priority to filling police Turn Off the Violence is part Carson Hayes, 3, of Westland, with the help of Westland Assistant Fire increased taxes should be a last I believe the new blight ordi and fire vacancies. of a national campaign aimed Chief/Fire Marshall Chris Szpara sprays the fire hose, one of the many resort. We, as a city would nance will help by lessening at getting families to shun vio activities families enjoyed during the 11th annual Turn Off the Violence need to avoid wasteful spend the costly and time-consuming dclem@oe,homecomm.net I (734) 953-2110 lence and seek activities they Night last week. can enjoy together. It's one of three-four activities offered 3S&P "* T* each year for families and pro moted through the Mayor's Task Force on Substance Abuse THOMAS are not absolutely essential for ordinance officer go from sec and Violence. The task force's FROM PAGE A1 the safe operation of our city tion one to section 20, spend goal is to educate the commu I would look at any and all ing one week in each section. nity about the detrimental ways to trim spending before That way, the ordinance officer effects of substance abuse and chaired the Conference of cutting essential positions. The can pinpoint the real problem violence and provide and coor Western Wayne for two years. city cannot spend more than it people. dinate activities that help cre Here's how Thomas respond has each year. That is why The other weeks during the ate a drug-, alcohol- and vio ed to other questions posed by increasing the tax base for our year would allow the officer to . lence-free lifestyle among the Observer; city is so important. work on the severe cases and youth. Why are you running for a What can be done to attract follow up. We need to give the Westland City Council seat and new businesses and new resi court the necessary informa-r "This is traditionally a night what are your best qualifica dents to Westland? tion so that they can prosecute that we offer so that parents tions? I began the phrase, these cases and hand out maxi can turn off television and Annie I want to be part, of the deci "Westland - the Place to Be." mum penalties for the worst bring their children and enjoy Butterbaugh, sion-making process to move We did that to project an violators. wholesome activities as a fami 7, decorated our city forward in a financially image of an up-and-coming How would you rate the city ly," added Cicirelli. "I appreci her pumpkin at secure manner. I want community that provides good ate all the support w received of Westland forth e services it the pumpkin Westland to continue to be service and is a great place to provides toresident s - poor, from various community patch, , "the Place to Be." live, work and grow. We have organizations and businesses average, above average or sponsored by I feel that I have the qualifi to give people and developers a excellent? What improvements that make this evening possi the Grange reason to come to Westland. ble." cations necessary to be a good or changes need to be made? 389. council member. I was fortu We have to remain positive Above average. I always nate to serve as the full-time and project a good image. We believe there is room for mayor of Westland for 12 con have to make it easier for improvement. Basic city servic secutive years and I put togeth developers to build here. We es and police and fire services er 12 consecutive budgets, all should take another look at our are very important to resi balanced and with a surplus. ordinances and building codes dents. We need to have good As mayor, I had to work with concerning density and service to attract new resi all the department heads of the streamline our system so that dents. city and in doing so I learned it is easier to build in Westland We have more than 300 city how those departments than in other cities. employees, and we need each worked and what they needed. Many residents say the city of them to act as ambassadors If the city's financial position needs to be cleaned up and a of goodwill when working for were to worsen and budget new blight ordinance has been residents. One good experience cuts became necessary, how approved to help with that between a resident and a city would you trim spending? Wnl it work, and how long will employee or official, and that The major portion of the it be before residents notice a resident will tell a dozen peo city's budget is for personnel. difference? ple. One bad experience and a However, the first thing I The biggest problem with resident will tell 100 people. would look at is equipment to enforcing blight ordinances is We need to provide as much see if what is being requested is being able to follow up. I service as possible but also absolutely necessary. I would would suggest we break the project a positive image. then look at personnel and see city up into 20 sections. I if there are any positions that would then suggest we have an dclem®oe.hQmecomm.ner. I (734) 953-2110 Can your bank top this? t 4* ' Join Us! 1- I1 A*> Autumn Festival to Celebrate the New Remodeling Showroom Saturday, October 22 10am-2pm The name you trust for plumbing is also your first choice for home remodeling projects. 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"All of the teachers have and outdoors throughout given the kids their extreme the schooljear. promises to help raise the County chorus offers free 6-week program funds," said Hoblack, who nator. teaches kindergarten at the "They've done a great job in The County Connection Chorus, a audition process. Sight-reading is not [email protected]. 275-student school at 34516 W. getting the community 40-member women's singing group required and learning tapes and section County Connection is a non-profit, - Michigan Avenue, Wayne. involved," Loberman said. from Ypsilanti, will be hosting a free six- rehearsals will be used to learn music. award-winning chorus affiliated with School Walk for Diabetes is "Better yet, students are learn week, holiday harmony chorus for The sessions will be held from 7-9:30 Sweet Adelines International, a world an educational fund-raising ing more about diabetes and women in the community interested in p.m. Tuesdays, Nov. 1-Dec. 6, at the wide singing organization for women. program of the American healthy living." learning more about singing a cappella UAW Hall at 8975 Textile Road, Members of the chorus represent 16 Diabetes Association. It pro A nurse came to a kinder music and performing in the communi Ypsilanti. communities, including Wayne and motes community service, garten class last year and spoke ty- Women interested in signing up can Westland, and five Michigan counties. school spirit and healthy living to the students about diabetes. Women of all musical backgrounds contact Jennifer Jones at (734) 480- Visit the Web site at www.countycon- to students. The events are The school librarian also puts are encouraged to attend. There is no 8843, or send an e-mail to nectionchorus.org. held indoors and outdoors on diabetes education for stu throughout the school year. All dents. Hoblack said getting the students can participate in business community and School Walk for Diabetes, neighbors involved with School regardless of physical or learn Walk for Diabetes is a key. ing abilities. Students in the school live in a Schools that raise $1,000 or number of nearby communi more earn gift certificates for ties, like Wayne, Westland, Dash for Health benefits uninsured physical education and school Belleville, Canton, Dearborn medical supplies through US- Heights and Romulus. Outdoor enthusiasts can Dash for Health T-shirt. Following the Dash for profit helping the uninsured '' Games. Students also learn "We all know someone who bike, walk, run, stroll down the Dash for Health is part of a Health, Z.IA.D. Healthcare with primary healthcare. ! about diabetes and how to has diabetes, whether it's a new connector trail of Hines celebration of Environment will host a child and adult Partnering in the Dash for • make healthy choices through grandparent, neighbor, mother Drive and help the uninsured and Health. Wayne County Halloween parties. Health will be Blue Care classroom lessons and activi or father," Hoblack said. "Last in a Dash for Health Saturday, Executive Robert Ficano and The children's party will be Network as well as the ties. year, our top individual fund Oct. 29. other elected officials and spe held at the Karas House in Governor's Office of On Friday, Oct. 28, St. Mary raiser - a second-grader — Z.I A.D Healthcare for the cial guests will inaugurate the Redford while the adult party Community and Faith Based ; students will walk - by grade brought in $239 in pledges. Underserved Inc. and Rouge new connector and celebrate at will be a Halloween Initiatives. level - through the school. Less than a month later she River Gateway Partners will a ceremony at UM-D at noon. Masquerade Dinner Dance at For more information and to Kindergarten through third- was.diagnosed with diabetes." conduct the Dash for Health There will be free food and the Burton Manor in Livonia. register for Dash for Health or; grade will walk from 10:30- Anyone wishing to donate to that begins and ends at the beverage available. Profits from the events will learn more about the program: 11:30 a.m. Fourth-flfth-graders the ADA's School Walk for University of Michigan- The Wayne County Public benefit the uninsured and parties, go to www.ziad- ' will walk from 1:30-2:30 p.m., Diabetes at St. Mary Catholic Dearborn and follow the con Health Department also will 45,000,000 Americans are healthcare.org and click on while sixth-eighth grades will School can call the school at nector trail through Dearborn, be on hand to enroll children uninsured. Dash for Health or call Julie at walk from 1:45-2:45 p.m. (734) 721-1240 or the Dearborn Heights, Inkster, in MI Child, a healthcare pro ZIAD Healthcare for the (734) 347-1462. St. Mary Catholic School has American Diabetes Association Garden City and Westland and gram for low income families. Underserved Inc., is a non- been one of the top fund-rais at (888) DIABETES. back to the university. ers in School Walk for For more information about Participants can go as far or Diabetes, according to Randee the ADA, its events and pro as little of the length as they its & Seniors Sale THINKING ABOUT Loberman, ADA market man grams, visit the ADA Web site wish with a maximum of 20 ager and School Walk coordi- at www.diabetes.org. miles. The $20 fee includes a Michigan's Largest Selection Of Traditional Toys - ^ v fcCfr Too Young? & Share Their >#' LENNOX Savings! FREE ESTIMATES •'^Xs' 'a.*. Check Us Out... (734)525-1930 ReallyGreatToys.com Our 31st Year! 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The Web site Gentlemen interested in the chapter's www.ci.westland.mi.us offers more Renaissance Chorus or who enjoy UPCOMING EVENTS information. Call (734) 722-7632, quartetting can call membership Crochet & Knit chairman Bob Wolf at (734) 421-1652, Swim classes A crochet and knit group meets 9:30 or attend a rehearsal. The Wayne Aquatic Area, 4635 Howe, a.m. every Thursday at the Friendship Civil Air Patrol Wayne, will accept registration for the Center on Newburgh near Marquette. Emergency service is just one of the Fall II Swimming Lessons Oct. 24-29. Beverly Kaminski is the instructor. congressionally mandated missions of Lessons begin the w'eek of Participants should bring a type "G" the Civil Air Patrol, which includes Nov. 1. The cost is $42 for residents crochet hook. Those interested can ground and air search-and-rescue and $55 for non-residents. Private les sign up at the center's front desk or operations. \ sons also are available. Call (734) 721- call (734) 722-7632. The Civil Air Patrol, which is the offi 7400 for more information. Visually Impaired cial U.S. Air Force auxiliary, is made up Craft show The Visually Impaired Persons (VIPs) of civilian volunteers. Reserve a table now for the Wayne support group meets 12:30 p.m. every To learn.more about CAP or training Senior Activity Center pre-holiday Friday at the Friendship Center, 1119 N. as an air crew or ground team mem arts and crafts show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Newburgh, Westland. Participants ber, contact the Willow.Run Composite TOM HOFFMEVER I STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Saturday, Dec. 3, at the senior center, share information and meet others. Squadron (MI-260). Call Capt. Dane 35000 Sims, Wayne. Cost is $25 per Those interested in joining can be Hansen/deputy commander/recruiter, table, electricity provided. For more scheduled on a bus route for trans at (734) 485-3021 or visit the Web site : Churchill senior and marching band drum major Tyler Hauck leads the band through its performance during information, call Lucy at (734) 721- portation. Call (734) 722-7632. www.members.home.net/capiibera- \ Thursday's pep rally at the school. 7460. Choir tors/. Basketball clinics The Senior Choir, under the leadership Habitat help The Westland Parks and Recreation' of Robert Cassidy, is open to those The Western Wayne affiliate of Habitat i Department and Hoops Stars who tike to sing, It meets 9:30 a.m. for Humanity is seeking volunteers to ' Basketball will sponsor a six-week Thursday. For information, call the help with building homes, office Hoops Stars Basketball Clinic 5:30- Friendship Center, (734) 722-7632. duties and fund-raising. No experi •6:30 p.m. Nov. 8-Dec. 6 at the Bailey Hearing checks ence necessary. Training will be pro Recreation Center, 36651 Ford. Every third Tuesday of each month, a vided. For information, call (734) 459- The clinic is for youngsters ages 7-13 representative from Personalized 7744. and in grades 1-8. Participants will Hearing Care of Westland will check Veteran's Haven learn the fundamentals of basketball, and clean hearing aids free, 2-3 p.m. Veteran's Haven operates a car, boat, such as dribbling, passing, shooting by appointment only. Call (734) 722- camper and real estate-donation pro and defense. There also will be chal 7632 for more information. gram. Donations are tax-deductible. lenging games and drills and an Exercise For information, call (734) 728-0527. opportunity to play in a 5-on-5-full Simply Jazzercise is designed for Food is distributed to veterans once a court game. Kids need to bring a exercisers older than 40. The program month throughout the month and water bottle and wear comfortable provides a low to moderate workout. there is a supplemental food program clothing and athletic shoes. The clinic The exercise improves strength, flexi 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays. The costs $42 for residents and $45 for bility, balance, posture, coordination Veteran Haven's Outreach Center 4924 non-residents, Register at the Bailey and cardiovascular endurance. It S. Wayne Road two blocks south of " Center. For more information, call Ron incorporates simple dance routines Annapolis in Wayne. Any honorably Levin at (248) 496-3268. with walking or jogging patterns and discharged Veteran that is in need or homeless and wants a better quality Drama and dance resistance exercises. Wear loose-fit of life can call (734) 728-0527. The Westland Therapeutic Recreation ting clothing and comfortable shoes. Program and the Shoe String Theatre Light weights and an exercise mat are Pet-A-Pet are offering a drama.and movement suggested. Classes are 10:15 a.m. The Pet-A-Pet animal visitation pro program for children with special Monday, 5 p.m. Wednesday, 10:15 a.m. gram provides pet therapy with the needs. The class will be 5-6 p.m. Friday, at $3 per person per class. Sign help of volunteers. Pets should be Fridays Nov, 4-Dec. 16. Each week up at the front desk at the Westland friendly, well-behaved and must have there will be a different theme based Friendship Center or calf (734) 722- current vaccinations. There is a $5 on a children's story. Drama, music, 7632. membership.fee. Volunteer opportuni movement and dance will teach Travel Group ties are available at Hope Nursing youngsters gross motor, listening and The Friendship Travel Group meets 1 Care Center, 6:30 p.m. the third focusing skills while letting children p.m. the second Friday of each month Tuesday of the month (Marie Johnson, use their imaginations. The class will (unless a large event is scheduled) in (734) 326-1200), and Marquette House, be held at the Bailey Recreation the Westland Friendship Center, 1119 N, 10:30 a.m. the second Wednesday of . Center, 36651 Ford. Cost is $30 for res Newburgh. Programs include celebra the month {Lorna Johnson, (734) 425-' idents and $31 for non-residents. tion of birthdays, door prizes, descrip 1681). There are also openings at Scholarships are available for tion of new classes or programs, Garden City Hospital, 3 p.m. the fourth Westland residents. For more informa Thursday of the month (Stacy Suida, During Churchill High School's recent Homecoming celebration, the king and queen were speakers from tour companies, tion, call (734) 722-7620. (734) 458-4392). crowned. This year's royal couple were Matt Hawthorne and Karen Freeman. overview of day/ overnight trips and Halloween Walk refreshments. Call (734) 722-7632. Zonta Club Tickets are on sale for the 17th annual Dyer Center The Zonta Club of Northwest Wayne Halloween Walk at the The Wayne-Westland school district's County, a service club to advance the Wayne Community Center, 4635 Howe. Dyer Senior Adult Center offers activi status of women, meets every month The Halloween Walk will be ties Monday-Thursday at the center, on the fourth Monday at the Holiday held Wednesday, Oct. 26, through on Marquette between Wayne and Inn, Livonia. For more information, F Thursday, Oct. 27, at Attwood Newburgh roads. Mondays, vSenior call Pat Harris at (734) 420-2920 \ • K.JA\ V £ Park. Guided walks every 15 minutes Chorus at 1:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, arts, Franklin PTSA and ending with cider and doughnuts. crafts and needlework at 9:30 a.m.; The Franklin High School PTSA is seek The walk is not a haunted house and Wednesdays, kitchen band, 10 a.m., ing members. Membership is open to is geared for the whole family. bingo at 1 p.m.; Thursdays, ceramics, those who care about the schools and Children under age 12 must be accom arts, crafts at 9:30 a.m. the community. Members need not panied by an adult. Cost is $4 for resi Organizations have a student in the school. Price is dents and $4.50 for non-residents. Vietnam Vets $3 for students, $5 for adults. Checks ^t^t^ Children age 2 and under are free. Call The Plymouth-Canton Vietnam should be made payable tb Franklin (734) 721-7400 for more information. Veterans of America, Chapter 528, PTSA and sent to 31000 Joy, Livonia Ml Starfish programs meet at 7:30 p.m. the second Monday 48150. Starfish Family Services Great Parents, of every month at the Plymouth VFW Tutorial program 45799 Grand River Ave. ' Great Start teachers help prepare chil Post 6695, on S. Mill Street, just A tutoring program for students is dren, ages 2,-4 years for preschool north of Ann Arbor Road. If you offered at the Salvation Army Wayne-. and school in their own home. Fun, served in the U.S. military between Westland Corps Community Center, st learning activities help children grow 1964 and 1975, even, if not, "in coun-' 2300 Venoy In Westland. 1 Annual* 1 f and learn and parents learn tips, too. try" (combat zone) you are still eligi The program, 3:45-5:15 p.m. Mondays i The program is open to families in ble to become a member. Visit the and Tuesdays, is for students 9 and western Wayne County, if they qualify. Website at older in Wayne, Westland and Call (734) 595-0411, Ext. 104, for more www.mlhometown.com/oe/Plymouth Romulus. For information on partici eenlocknu„. , information. pating or volunteering, call Tyrone v M CantonVVA for more information. Starfish also has a ongoing, free Friends of library Peterson, (734) 722-3660. Tutors need Pregnancy Support Group, offering The Friends of the William P. Faust to have at least a high school educa ]>ii!av9 Oct 28 from U pm to 7 w\ pregnant women a chance to talk with • Public Library organization meets at 2 tion, other pregnant women, meet with a • p.m. the second Tuesday of each M.O.M.S. Unlimited Laser Tag prenatal nurse, hear baby's heart beat month at the library, 6123 Central City M.O.M.S. Club of Canton/ Westland is a and learn about nutrition, pain man Parkway. Call (734) 326-6123. Meetings . nonprofit support group for stay-at- agement and other topics. Groups to last about one hour and are open to home mothers..There are weekly Premier Game Room be held in Wayne, Westland and the public. The group also holds a events/Mom's Night Out, age-oriented inkster areas. To register, (734) 595- book sale during regular library hours play groups and more. For informa Midnight Pizza Party 0411, Ext 1Q4 at the library. tion, call Wendy, (734) 398-6957. 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COUNTY NEWS Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, October 20,2005 Business consultant Norwegians celebrate centenn Pork loin and salmon will cabbage, green beans, topped receive "gourmet makeovers" with a lingonberry brown enters 11th District race on Oct. 21, at a gala honoring sauce, and beet chips. I'm 100 years of Norwegian using many traditional independence, and the 80th. Norwegian meats and root BY HUGH GALLAGHER businesses. He doesn't know. I have a game anniversary of the vegetables. We will also serve STAFF WRITER studied engi plan to get back our econo Norwegian Club of Detroit. a salad using herring, and neering at my.'' The gala starts at 6 p.m. at later, traditional rice pud Small business consultant Michigan State Raczkowski hasn't served in the VisTaTech Center of ding for dessert. Some tradi Ray Raczkowski of Novi University, government. He said he Schoolcraft College, 18600 tionalists will be delightfully announced Monday that he worked in the decided to run for Congress Haggerty, Livonia, between surprised to see what we will will be a candidate forth e construction because the issues he's inter Six Mile and Seven Mile offer for this special dinner!" Democratic nomination in the industry and ested in "can't be addressed at Roads. Mustard and thyme-smoked pork Chef Aaron will offer an 11th Congressional District. worked with the state level." The keynote speaker is toin served with roasted garlic alternative entree choice: RaczkoAski Talk show host Tony several auto Raczkowski said he has Erling Rimestad, Counselor mashed potatoes, creamed Salmon rubbed with shrimp Trupiano of Dearborn Heights suppliers been meeting with union for Press and Cultural Affairs cabbage, green beans, topped with paste, crusted with potato, announced his candidacy last including General Electric, leaders and party officials. He at the Norwegian Embassy, a fingonberry brown sauce, and presented with braised kale, week. Bosch and Eaton Corp. in said he has found supporters Washington D.C. beet chips. cauliflower, and a horserad The winner of the advanced manufacturing and but that the Democratic Space is limited. Dinner ish butter sauce. process improvements. Democratic primary will likely Congressional Candidate reservations can be made by VisTaTech Center's chef This event is part of the face incumbent Republican Raczkowski said he has been Committee has decided not to mailing a $45 check or Aaron Cook to preview the 2005 centennial celebration Thaddeus McCotter, who has able to work with union and endorse in the primary. money order, payable to: food preparation. to honor the special relation n't formally announced management and would bring Raczkowski is the father of "Norwegian Club of According to Flessland, ship that exists between the whether he will seek a third those skills to Congress. He two sons. Michigan" to the following "The smoked pork loin United States and Norway. I term. said many of the management The 11th Congressional address: Norwegian Club of entree will be a very popular The United States was one "Our current congressman is methodologies he uses such as District extends from Michigan, 26017 Concord, entree. I am very impressed of the first countries in 1905 doing a lousy job," Raczkowski Six Sigma could be success Highland and White Lake Huntington Woods, MI with what Chef Aaron has to acknowledge Norway's said Monday. "We'd have to fully used in Congress. townships in western 48070 done to this traditional Sovereign status, and cultural give him an E on education, "The automobile industry Oakland County to Van Buren Huntington Woods resi meal." and economic ties have energy, the economy and the has been socked. What we Township in western Wayne dent Dennis Flessland, Chef Aaron describes this grown strong between the environment. He just hasn't need is to be getting them to County and includes Livonia, Honorary Consul of Norway entree as "A mustard and two democracies.during 100 performed." work " he said. "I know how to Redford Township, Garden to Michigan and chairman of thyme smoked pork loin years of interaction. In 1905, For the last five years, do that, get more business City, Westland, Plymouth, the event, recently met with served with roasted garlic Norway achieved full inde Raczkowski, 51, has been a and jobs. 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To learn more, visit www.ci or call 1-886- •America's Beat Health Plans" is a trademark of U.S. News & Wo 53325 10/10/2005 .f " j • •. *. • . • • *• \ *• • ••• * £ »-^- A-r, -V** ."."• *"•, *i- , - '• . ' . --».-• - - <•»• «.* A10 Twe#e MUST Who we support ae sone for mayor, council AUreRNKVWlfc! In just over two weeks time, Westland voters will decide who will represent them in city government. They will pick a mayor from between incumbent Sandra Cicirelli and challenger Elenor Swistak and four council members from eight candidates — incumbents Cheryl Graunstadt, Michael Kehrer, Charles Pickering and Robert Stottlemyer and challengers Normie June Brazier, Lori Brist, James Davis and Robert Thomas. Each candidate has his or her own perspective of what is important for the city and its residents and what they believe makes them the best person for the job at hand. In reading their responses to questionnaires provided by the Observer and in listening to what they had to say in face-to face interviews of which all but one candidate — Mr. Davis — participated, we believe that residents should re-elect Sandra Cicirelli as mayor and Cheryl Graunstadt, Charles Pickering, Robert Stottlemyer and Lori Brist for city council. The past four years have been difficult for the city. In 2002, when Cicirelli took over as mayor, the city was short on cash and long on problems. With the skills of an expert seam stress, she has trimmed city expenses without sacrificing city services and, as a result, the city now has money in the bank. She is a strong, capable leader and is well-versed in . steering Westland through the never-ending economic problems that are affecting the state as well as the city. In the city council race, we believe that Graunstadt has io • 2» &7oo5 o&&&& 4 ect&nfci t?6*f served the city well. She stands by her convictions, which can leave her on the losing end of an issue, but as an inde pendent, she has become the council watchdog, asking LETTERS tough questions and pressing for their answers. Pickering is seeking another council term after having Thanks for coverage should not use the banner of the Bush pushing religion served since 1988, other than a nearly three-year hiatus. Westland Condominium Directors He knows the ins and outs of city government, and has I saw and read the story, "32nd Degree Organization. They should be very clear Once again the Bush administration proven himself as a leader, especially in restoring order Masons sponsor walk to benefit Learning in stating that these are only their per manipulates words to disguise an ide and civility to meetings in the aftermath of the council Center," with the photo of Westland sonal endorsements. We are appalled at ology, which is leading the U.S: toward a theocracy. Bush advocates teaching resignations and recalls earlier this decade. Mayor Cicirelli presenting the proclama what we feel is the license some people tion recognizing October as Dyslexia take with their offices. this "theory" with the theory of evolu Stottlemyer also has proven himself as a member of Awareness Month in the. Sunday, Oct. 9, James and Mary Murphy tion in public school science classes. council, listening and acting on what he believes is the The president is endorsing efforts by issue of the Westland Observer. Westland best interest of his constituents. He knows Westland, and Thank you very much. It was well done Christian conservatives to give "cre- when he speaks, he speaks from the heart. His relation and looked very nice. We certainly do Shouldn't ignore Sheehan ationism" (and) "intelligent design" ship with the city goes back to before it became a city and appreciate your efforts, and having the equal standing. his love of the community is apparent in the projects he article run in the newspaper before our I agree with Susan Horwitz's letter in The National Academy of Sciences and gets involved in like those benefitting the S.P.A.R.K. Walk to Help Children with Dyslexia on the Observer paper. More people should the American Association for Foundation — Sports, Parks and Recreation for Kids — Oct. 16. get involved so government doesn't get Advancement of Science are opposed to and the nations Wounded Warriors. Thanks again for your good work and away with problems like that. Shame on teaching religion in these classes. Brist has a knowledge of the community that goes far support. President Bush for ignoring Cindy According to a conservative columnist, beyond serving on local boards and commissions. As Gorbin Elliott Sheehan. He could have at least talked to "The problem with intelligent-design chamber president and CEO, she has experience working 32nd Degree Masons her. theory is not that it is false but that it is not falsiflable: Not being susceptible to with the business community and in promoting the city of the Valley of Detroit Betty Savage to residents and neighboring communities. Westland contradicting evidence, it is not a We believe the time she spent at the Michigan Political testable hypothesis. Hence it is not a scir entitle but a creedal tenet — a matter of Leadership Program at Michigan State University has Association endorsements? Since service faith, unsuited to a public school's sci given her the tools to be an effective council member. ence curriculum." However, we believe that, if elected to council, she should .when? With whose approval? Are condo We are disgusted with the poor focus on that job and consider scaling back her involve miniums places of residence? Public resi example of garbage removal that we Americans must be aware of this ment in the Downtown Development Authority and the dences? Places of employment? currently are getting in Westland. The effort and other to destroy the wall trucks leak diesel fuel, transmission Tax Increment Finance Authority, She also may need to Who gave condominium directors the between separation of church and fluid and other liquids required to state. In Odessa, Texas and in other delegate some chamber work that could be perceived as a power to represent us by endorsing polit ical candidates for office? Is this legal? make the vehicle operate. These leaks public schools across the country, conflict. Upon reading the letter to the editor in are appearing all over our streets and Bible study courses are being taught LWe urge voters to take the time to go to the polls on the last Westland Observer by the being tracked into our homes, not to that promote a fundamentalist Ejection Day, Nov. 8, and vote for Sandra Cicirelli for Westland Condominium Directors mention on our pets' feet as we cross Christian view and violates religious mayor and Cheryl Graunstadt, Charles Pickering, Robert Organization endorsing local political the street with them. freedom. The Texas Freedom Network, Stottlemyer and Lori Brist for city council. candidates, we want the public to know Complaints have been called into the which includes clergy of several faiths, that they do not in any way represent us. mayors office and photos have been said the course offered by the We are not certain that what they did promptly e-mailed to the mayor's secre Greensboro, N.C.-based National was legal. tary of the Mayor. Nothing we do seems Council on Bible Curriculum in Public We don't know what their particular to have any effect. Schools is full of errors and dubious Creative punishment Condominium Association Master Deeds We have been told that it is in the con research. allow them in their respective condo tract of the garbage hauling company The first amendment to the miniums, but ours states very clearly the that if they spill any trash they must pick Constitution states: "Congress shall will free up jail space powers and duties of the board of direc it up and, if they or their trucks leak any make no laws respecting an establish tors. This very legal document states products on the ground, it must be ment of religion, or prohibiting the free Hundreds of shoplifters, drug users, traffic offenders "The board of directors shall have the cleaned up properly. exercise thereof." Yet the executive and embezzlers who should be locked up in Oakland powers and duties necessary for the Their truck leaked diesel fuel three branch through its policies continues to County Jail are roaming free because there isn't enough administration of the affairs of the con weeks ago. We called it in; nothing was disregard these words. space to keep them there. dominium..." done to clean it up. The stains are still on Hannah Provence Boniqan Since August, two groups of non-violent offenders were Since when is endorsing political can the streets. This is dangerous. We are Commerce ordered released because of overcrowding. didates an affair of the condominium? still waiting. Oakland isn't the only county whose jail is bursting And, if a non-board of director rep The older ladies in our neighborhood with prisoners. Macomb County released non-violent resents a condominium at a non- are out sweeping up the trash with little prisoners in July and August, while Wayne County typi condo related meeting, they even have brooms and dust pans after the trucks cally releases hundreds each month. less power to represent the residents have supposedly picked up our trash \ These offenders are considered non-dangerous because of a condominium in the political (and left a lot on the ground behind they committed crimes against property and not people. area. They had no right to represent them). But they haven't finishing paying their debts to society us in any endorsement of political This should not have to happen. We do candidates. What is becoming of our not. get paid to pick up the trash, so why and are back on the streets before judges planned. It's people entrusted with certain powers unlikely many of them have been rehabilitated. should we clean up after them. It.is their and who go ahead and usurp those . responsibility to properly pick up and . While judges make more use of alternative sentences, powers? dispose of the trash. SHARE YOUR OPINIONS voters can do their part by having realistic expectations. Our board of directors of our condo This Monday we saw the yard waste We welcome your letters to the editor. Please Alternative sentences are often better options for non-vio minium is empowered only to care for truck go right by our house, leaving our lent offenders. \ include your name, address and phone number the affairs of the condominium, to which compost can Untouched. Then the for verification. We ask that your letters be,40G they were legally elected by the associa garbage truck came by and got our trash, tion members. Nobody else can repre heaving our can to the opposite side of words or less. We may edit for clarity, space sent us, legally. the drive, while placing everyone else's and content. Even though we agree with the can back nicely in its original place. Then %,4 WESTLAND endorsement of some of the listed candi the yard waste truck came by again and dates, we are questioning the legality of still neglected to empty our compost can. Letters to the editor Susan Rosiek Richard Aginian Executive Editor President /Publisher QUOTABLE Our fundamental purposes are to enhance the lives of our "Kayia is scared that something is going to happen to her daddy. She is having a hard time. And Xyler says he doesn't readers, nurture the hometowns we serve and contribute to the business success of bur customers. like his daddy being sick." - Stacy Suess, about her children coping with their father Duane's battling cancer of the head and neck www.hometowniye.com OTHER OPINIONS Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, October 20,2005 (W) All Dingell harkens back to Laws must protect teens days when civility ruled from their own bad judgment didn't know the young woman on the wit hat do you call a guy who has become a leg majestic presence. ness stand. I don't know hej middle name, Teenagers are not known for stellar end in his own time, is 6 feet, 3 inches tall, I had a long conversation with Dingell several ! if she has a pet or even the last four digits judgment and such laws protect them has a reputation as a tough guy, has been days ago. What stands out, I wanted to know, in her phone number. Yet I know the details around forever and knows everybody? after nearly 50 years in Congress? of the day she lost her virginity. Arid I know from their own bad judgment. And of You'd start out by calling him "sir." "The goodness of the people that I served, their she deserved better than what she got. At least that's what I call Congressman John loyalty, kindness, decency, patience. How hard The woman, now 20 years old, testified in course, the bad judgment of those Dingell, who on Dec. 13 will celebrate 50 years in they work, how much they love their country, how Wayne County Circuit Court that when she trusted educators who view the the House of Representatives. He already is the hard they try to make their communities better. was a student at Agape Christian Academy, third longest serving member in U.S. history. (If This applies to the huge swath of people I've her principal Clark Sexton had victimized classroom as a dating pool. he is still in Congress in March 2009, he'll be the known for so many years: black, white, Arabs, her. He said it was a consensual sexual relar longest serving ever.) Republicans, Democrats, urban, suburban, rural." tionship between legal adults. have sex. There was a big celebration in Dearborn hon What's it like today in the Congress, compared Sexton was acquitted of four charges of Had Sexton met the girl after 2003, the oring Dingell last weekend, with his fellow with the way it was when you started out? "Our criminal sexual conduct. That's not to say he's case would have been much clearer. Democrats, Gov. Jennifer system works best on collegiality, compromise innocent - just that defense Michigan law in 2003 raised the age of con- ;£ Granhqlm and Sens. Car] Levin and cooperation. There's very little of that nowa attorney Paul Clark had suc sent to 18 in the case of teacher-student rela-: ,T and Debbie Stabenow, joining a days. Today everybody wants openness, but we're ceeded in creating enough tionships. cast of friends and supporters. now so open that we can't function. reasonable doubt to keep the I asked two men about the law change - - And there will be a formal trib "When I was chairman, we'd have a hearing. jury from convicting Sexton. my father, with whom I almost always agree, S ute later this month in Then we'd go into a side room, close the doors, take Paul Clark even admitted and State Rep. Bob Gosselin, R-Troy, with "„:.~,u~ Washington with Vice President our coats off and fight like hell. But the result was that. whom I infrequently agree. But on this issue.; . oi Dick Cheney and former almost invariably a bipartisan bill, one that could She said he began pursuing Gosselin and I agreed that it should be r President Bill Clinton joining pass with an overwhelming vote from the middle." her when she was in the against the law for any K-12 teacher to have a'V Phi! other luminaries on the guest list. How come things are so different? "It's partly Carol eighth grade, but he said she sexual relationship with a student. -'•'-'- Power The first time I met John changes in the society. In the old days, when you Marshall was older than that. The two My father, who was for 35 years a public ~r Dingell was in November 1964.1 went down to Washington you stayed there had sexual intercourse when school teacher, disagreed, arguing that sin- -* had just been hired by a newly elected congress because you couldn't afford to go back and forth she was 16 - a fact that the young woman gling out one population - teachers - is ~ man, Paul H. Todd Jr. from Kalamazoo, to run his to your district. As a result, members of Congress and Sexton never disagreed upon. The issue wrong. Some of the half dozen states which Washington office; There was a reception for newly got to know each other, their families. that brought them to court was whether prohibit teacher-student relationships also elected members from Michigan in some grand "They'd socialize after work. They developed a inappropriate touching began before she was frequently raise the bar for other persons of I room in the Capitol, and even then Dingell stood store of goodwill, great friendships that helped 16, when she had by Michigan law reached authority, such as police officers and the cler out as having the greatest presence in the room. make things happen even through the politics were the age of consent. gy- 'i He had barely started his career in Congress — he tough. That's gone now. And the House now is From the first day of that trial, in my mind But I happen to think that we do hold K-12, ^ was elected for the firsttim e in 1955, beating 13 oth mostly run by the Republican leadership. They're the case was never about whether or not educators to a higher standard than our other^ ers forth e seat his lather had held until his untimely hard right and aren't interested in compromises." , Sexton was a criminal. Wrong is wrong, and neighbors, which is the reason my father ;o death. But even then he carried a certain aura of Dingell hasn't merely served for a long, long time, students should be off-limits for sex in the would not even have a cocktail in a bar in our ferocity, strength and uncommon common sense. he's been at the core of many of the greatest legisla minds of their educators. hometown, and if he ever saw a movie with a Dingell's reputation at that time was that of a sen tive achievements of our times. He wrote most of Sexton had told her he loved her, she testi rating stronger than PG, he'd head to a near-' sible tough guy, happy to be a partisan Democrat, the Endangered Species Act, introduced domestic fied. And she said that she had told him she by town, rather than go to the theater just ••; but prepared to work with the Republican opposi content legislation that required Japanese auto loved him. And she probably did. But the first blocks from our home. tion when there was a deal to be cut. manufacturers to produce parts in the United States time a girl falls in love, and the first time she •Teenagers are not known for stellar judg- :*• I remember he gave my boss, a fellow and was the main force behind the Clean Air Act explores her sexuality, she deserves to make ment and such laws protect them from their -;u Democrat, great advice time after time: "Do What advice would he give to young politi that journey with a boy who can offer her his own bad judgment. And of course, the bad % what's right; play tough, but play fair; get cians? "The biggest trouble is not in doing right; class ring, can take her out for pizza, to judgment of those trusted educators who ,:* respected for what you know, because it's better it's in knowing what's right. If you know right, dances and can call her at odd hours of the view the classroom as a dating pool. to be respected than merely liked." you'll do right, and you won't have anything to day and night, rather than calling and hang ing up. That was the secret cue she and I saw him again in the late 1980s, when he had worry about." Carol Marshall is a staff writer for the Canton H become chairman of the House Energy and At the end of our conversation, I asked how Sexton had to indicate he wanted to meet her Observer. She may be reached by e-mail at cmar- Commerce Committee. Largely through the force John Dingell would like to be remembered. "As a in a parking lot, where the two would sit in [email protected], or by phone at (734) 459- of his personality, he was turning the committee monument for sanity and effectiveness," he his car or his truck and sometimes would 2700. into the most powerful on Capitol Hill. Something replied with barely a pause. like 40 percent of all legislation that went to the We have the great good fortune to be repre House floor did so through Dingell's committee. sented in Washington by a living legend. The sad The National Journal, the authoritative publica thing is that people of the caliber of John Dingell tion on Congress, once claimed that Dingell don't get to do what they do best very much these claimed jurisdiction over anything that "moved, days, when our politics have been hijacked by burned or was sold." He was called "Mr. Chairman" ideologues of both the right and the left. for good reason, and when he stalked into a crowd ed room it was as though the Red Sea was parting. 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