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8Y DARRELI. CLEM Cook, a library patron and retired sultant. consulting firm this time - a recom­ dent, said, but he didn't try to block STAFF WRITER ' educator. Former library board trustee Jo mendation accepted by board col­ the move. In a 3:2 decision, the board fired Johnson told the board Monday that leagues Michael Rintz and Debbie The board has commended library After firing two library directors Director John Patane in May, accus­ firing two directors within a short Costello. department heads for keeping tlie within two years, the Westiand ing him of improperly deleting patron time "does not look good." She and Former trustee Kathleen Herr, who facility running smoothly in the " ; Library Board will hire a consulting fines, using a library credit card, pro­ others implored the board to stop voted against Patane's firing along absence of a director. It wasn't dear - firm to aid in its search for a new posing pay raises beyond approved micromanaging the facility, on with Costello, has stepped down. when Patane's successor might Is on leader. levels, and rilling positions without Central City Parkway north of Ford. The board will advertise for a con­ the job. The board decided Monday to seek advertising them. "Hire a good director and let him sulting firm, and trustees estimated Former library trustee Marjoiie "'* help finding a new director, amid The board had fired former run the library or let her run the Monday that the process will cost Daniels told the board Monday tat concerns by residents that the library Director Sandra Wilson in June 2004 library," Johnson said. $20,000 to $30,000. firing two directors "does reflector* turmoil could cause top-notch appli­ with little explanation, although there A library board subcommittee com­ "I will say that I hate to spend that this board," and she urged memters cants to shy away from the job. had been criticism that herbusband posed of trustees Mark Welch and much money for something that we're "I wouldn't apply for it," said Jim was hired as a library computer con­ Daniel Bourdeau proposed hiring a supposed to do," Rintz, board presi­ PLEASESEEUBW, A8

Dispute inside SUV leads to gunfire

BY DARRELL CLEM STAFF WRITER

Shots rang out early Tuesday in a residential area afc a dispute spilled from a sport utility vehicle onto the sta, Westiand police said. Three shots were fired but no one was injured duriithe incident, which happened just after midnight on Boot Street, east of Wayne Road and south of Palmer, polio^t. David Heater said. A 43-year-old. Lincoln Park man, visibly drunk, beGE embroiled in an argument with four passengers in a JJige Durango afte* lie became lost while driving, Heater sa: The man had been earlier celebrating the birthday Detroit man, Heater said. "They had been celebrating the girlfriend's birthday.^ the driver and others were highly intoxicated and hadjt- ten lost," the detective said. "They began to argue amo; themselves about being lost, and that led to the driver assaulting his girlfriend and punching her (while driviij)- He then pulled over onto Booth." All four passengers got out, and the driver drove off momentarily but returned and became upset when hitijrl- friend was being consoled on the street by the DetroitJS- TOM HAWLEY | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER senger, Heater said. D.J. Re iter, fourth-grader at Winter-Watker Elementary School, takes his turn with a shovel full of dirt to place around the white pine outside the "The driver stopped and got out with a gun and fird school. three shots," Heater said. None of the shots from the .38-caliber revolver hit 0- BY SUE MASON like this because it's a lot of fiin and I like one. STAFF WRITER planting stuff like vegetables and flowers." Neighbors heard gunshots and called police for hel^d "It's one project where it's a real life the driver was arrested on the scene, Heater said. ThejMi They brought posters and poems and experience," Principal Pauline Koulouberis was found in a nearby grassy area, he said. waited patiently for their turn at the said. "They're planting trees to enhance Meanwhile, one of the girlfriend's daughters had juflpe*i microphone. the school environment." inside the Durango to drive away, and she was arresteJfor The audience was small, but that didn't "Rooting for the Rouge" is designed to driving drunk after police spotted the vehicle, Heater $&• matter to the 50 fourth-graders at Walker- promote youth stewardship. The Wayne- The alleged gunman will almost certainly face felonj Winter Elementary School in Canton. Westland Community Schools, the cities of criminal charges after the Wayne County Prosecutor's students involved They were there, Rooting for the Rouge. Westiand, Wayne and Inkster and Canton Office reviews the case, Heater said. "It's tun so long as it doesn't get much Township work together on the annual dirtier," said Kurstin Watkins of Canton, project, which encourages stewardship, ([email protected] I (734) 953-2110 working with Brittany Conley on planting partnership and community service. one of six trees on the east side of the Canton Township school. "I enjoy things PLEASE SEE ROUGE, A8

City's core retail district lures new businesses

BY DARRELL CLEM Target store that already is News of Burlington Coat JFactory and the completion of STAFF WRITER undergoing an expansion. Factory came after another com­ the Target Super Store, this Mayor Sandra Cicirelli issued pany, Harbor Freight Tools, entire (Westridge) strip of stores Burlington Coat Factory has a statement welcoming the coat moved into a vacant storefront will be 100 percent occupied for become the latest company to company to a retail district that at Westiand Crossings, a shop­ the first time in many years," announce it will fill a vacant — despite a thriving Westiand ping center on the northeast cor­ Cicirelli said. storefront in Westland's core Shopping Center — has suffered ner of Wayne and Warren roads, Burlington plans to open its retail district numerous vacancies. "We city Planning Director Bruce 77,065-square-foot store around TOM HAWLEY j STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Burlington — a national chain worked very hardto refill this Thompson said. Sept 1, the mayor said. with more than 350 stores in 42 prime commercial spot," Cicirelli City officials have made it a Cicirelli said in her statement Taking art world by storm states — will move into the for­ said. "Finding users to go into priority to try to fill vacant build­ that Burlington features coats, Kelly Darke* painting, Storm, will be featured among her other mer Mervyns store in the large retail spaces that have been ings around Westiand Shopping apparel, shoes, baby clothes, fur­ works during an art exhibition in Detroit. Darke was pregnant Westrictge shopping center, on vacated is extremely difficult and Center. niture, toys,hom e decor items, with her second child when this picture was shot earlier this Warren Road west of Wayne. has been made even harder by "I am happy that, upon the and accessories for the entire year. For more on the art exhibition, see story on Page A2. Burlington will be next to a the sluggish Michigan economy." arrival of Burlington Coat family.

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Local artist's Relay for Life brings out cancer fighters work selected a 8Y JULIE BROWN short time " her sister said. STAFF WRITER Douglas' husband, father, A V' ^VVJ** two sons and two grand­ I* Dawn Haworth of Wayne daughters also attended this was glad to be in Westland's year's Relay, the sixth such for art exhibit Central City Park on Satur4ay annual evenj for Westland.^ with fellow Relay for Life They were at the Women of BY DARRELL CLEM much," Herbeck said of Darke's participants. Westlaridtent,where.; >.• STAFF WRITER work. "She is able to use these B*Tr WS'" "My mom, Louise, is the Ronaele Bowman, former strong colors and strokes, * *. « one we're doing this for," said Westland Youth Assistance Westland artist Kelly Darke's regardless of scale. She has the Haworth, who works at the director and a WOW mem­ work is drawing attention r- same sense of power that Maplewood Community ber, was helping mind the again. comes through, whether it's (a Center in Garden City. The store. Darke's paintings will be fea­ painting that's) 4 by 4 inches or *• V * J, team of about 20 family "My father died from brain tured in an art exhibition June 4 by 4 feet." members and friends, with cancer. He had a brain 23 through Aug. 4 in Detroit. Works by other artists will Haworth as co-captain, chose tumor," said Bowman of Darke, whose work already include paintings, ceramics, the name Ohana, meaning Livonia, now legislative assis­ was featured in the Observer assemblage and sculpture. family, from "Lilo and Stitch." tant to County Commissioner and on the HGTV That's Clever An opening reception is Relay for Life, also held in a Kay Beard, D-Westland. She's shqw, was asked to show some scheduled for 5-8 p.m. Friday, number of other communi­ had many friends affected as of her work at the Ellen Kayrod June 23. Admission is free. ties, raises money for the well. Gallery in the Hannan House, Entertainment at 7 p.m. will American Cancer Society. "I just finished my hour on 4750 Woodward Ave., three include acoustic guitarist Djeto Mom Louise Caram of the t&ck, doing my laps," blocks south of the Detroit Juncaj and violinist Ben Westland was there Saturday Bowman said. She noted that Institute of Arts. Temkow. for the event, which ran from cancer strikes all regardless The gallery is a venue.for • Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 7 10 a.m. Saturday to 10 a.m, ofbackground. artists 60 and over, but Darke, p.m. Fridays or weekdays by Sunday. They've done the "It's something everybody 33, was selected to show her appointment. For more infor­ Relay for Life for fiveyears , can be affected by. I really work as part of the gallery's mation, call Herbeck at (313) '"lb fight off cancer, to help hope sometime in my lifetime Intergenerational Community 833-1300, ext. 18. get the cure" Caram said. there's a cure," Bowman said. Exhibition, said curator Mary For more on Darke's work, "We've had many people pass Westland Mayor Sandra Herbeck. visit her Web site at www.kelly- away from it" Cicirelli was also doing her Herbeck, who knew Darke darke.com. She also can be Caram is a five-year breast part this past weekend, tak­ during their undergraduate reached by e-mail at cancer survivor who was ing to the track to do laps. days at Wayne State University, [email protected] or by n diagnosed at age 50. She Her father died of cancer and saw some of her paintings fea­ phone at (734) 502-7920. works at Valassis in Livonia. her daughter-in-law was tured in the Observer. The Ohana Relay efforts diagnosed at age 36. "I like her images very [email protected] ] (734) 953-2110 have grown to include others "To increase community as well, and the weather awareness," Cicirelli said of cooperated this past week­ the American Cancer Society end. "I think it's absolutely event. 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As Westland's historic village BY JUUE BROWN continues to take shape, local STAFF WRITER historians have unveiled a new way of raising money to pay for Dorothy Grant of Plymouth restoration efforts. Township was pleased to see '' Historians are selling T- former Michigan Gov. William-f shirts, sweatshirts, Polo-type Milliken on Monday-,.; shirts, "hoodies" and caps to "I've always admired help restore such historic build­ Governor Milliken," said Grant, ings as the 1800s-era Octagon who teaches college reading ' House and Rowe House. and critical thinking at * '•-'•'• "Right now we're focusing on Schoolcraft College. "I just -;•': the Octagon House" historian thought this was a great oppo'r- • Georgia Becker said. tunity to see him." ; The houses are located on the She and some 200 others Westland Historical Museum gathered Monday at the property on Wayne Road Plymouth Historical Museum- between Marquette and Cherry for a book signing featuring "'••- Hill. Milliken and Dave Dempsey,*• Price tags for the new cloth­ the author who penned ing line generally range from William G. Milliken: $11 for a T-shirt to $20 for a Michigan's Passionate "hoodie" or Polo-type shirt, TOM HAWLEYI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Moderate. Grant noted her Becker said. brother worked as an econo- * The clothing comes in a vari­ Local historians Jo Johnson and Georgia Becker are delighted with the old fire truck from 1919 that was delivered to the Westland Historical Museum site. The mist for the state of Michigan ety of colors and sizes. Some of truck was used to fight fires at the old Eloise hospital complex. and spoke highly of his boss. it features a drawing of the From the Democratic camp' Octagon House, and some of it came state Rep. Glenn > '" just has wording for the Anderson, D-Westland, who's Westland Historic Village Park. running for state Senate For more information or to against Sen. Laura Toy, R- place an order, call Becker at Livonia. "I think out of respect ~~ (734) 729-1605 or historian Jo and to have a chance to say Johnson at (734) 522-3918. BY DARRELL CLEM infirmary and an asylum in the same hello to the governor, which I Local resident Annette STAFF WRITER location." did," Anderson said. "I think he Mason, who has a company siren, a front-mounted fire The fire truck, delivered last Thursday personifies what statesmanship called American Wearables, is Georgia Becker and Jo Johnson sat on a flatbed truck, will be kept in a his­ and public service should be helping historians with the atop the old, red fire truck, looking more historicahist! l license plate and brass trim, toric carriage house on the museum about." clothing line. like volunteer firefighters than local his­ property. The public can see it up close Anderson noted that at least "We don't have to order 100 torians. was during museum tour hours, 1-4 p.m. half a dozen Capitol tour guides at a time, and she works with Well, maybe not. Saturdays except holidays. drove down from Lansing for us very closely," Becker said. But, they sure showed enthusiasm for "It's in real good condition," Johnson the event. Anderson's been in "We can even order one at a a 1919 Model T fire truck, used long ago said. politics 15 years and agreed it time." on the old Eloise hospital site at It will be kept there after an agree­ The truck also is expected to be shown took a turn for the nastier Work is moving ahead on the Michigan Avenue and Merriman Road. ment was signed in May by Johnson and during local events, such as parades, around 1992. historic village site. The eight- The fire truck, which was being stored Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano. although it will likely be towed or hauled "It just seems like the tone of sided Octagon House, flanked at Detroit Metro Airport, has found a The fire truck was used on the old on a flatbed truck. politics has gotten so much by two additions, has received a new home at the Westland Historic Eloise site long before Westland It still runs, but officials don't want to worse," Anderson said. new roof and new siding, partly Village Park, on Wayne Road south of emerged as a city from part of the old risk harming it. He recalled Milliken's inter­ with help from building trades Marquette. Nankin Township. The fire truck was bought around the est in redistricting legislation students from the Wayne- "It's marvelous," Becker said. "I love it." "I think this is definitely a good addi­ time that an old blacksmith shop burned when Anderson contacted him: Westland school district. The fire truck, with a hand-cranked tion (to the historic village)," Johnson on the Eloise site. The Eloise complex "I was just really pleased that Historians hope that work siren, a front-mounted fire pump, a his- - said. "Eloise was a very important part of was so large that it had its own fire he took an interest and did call inside the house will begin torical license plate and brass trim, was Nankin Township, and Wayne County department. me." soon. delivered to the historic village last was the only county out of S3 counties in Thursday. Michigan that had a general hospital, an [email protected] I (734)953-2110 [email protected] | (734) 953-2111

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More than 500 graduates of Churchill High School's Class of 2006 picked up diplomas and congratulations during commence­ ments before thousands of family and friends June 6 at Compuware Arena. The event had to be delayed by Principal Joseph Anderson for 10 minutes or so to allow those stuck in traffic to get inside the arena. Construction on M-14 caused bottlenecks on Five Mile and Six-Mile, he said. Qiice they began, Churchill's Senior Ensemble performed both Churchill graduates DJ. Kinnell and Amber th# national anthem and a celebration song, which was For Good Barton share a hug before the start of PHOTOS BV TOM HOFfMEYERI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER frotn the musical Wicked. The song says, in part,"... let me say graduation ceremonies on Tuesday night of before we part, so much of me is made from what I learned from last week at the Compuware Sports Arena Churchill graduates Ashley Keenmon, left, and Melanie Keyser help prepare classmate Brendan Kohn before the you. You'll be with me like a handprint on my heart" in Plymouth. start of the processional. Inspiring addresses were made by senior class President Karen Freeman and all school President Ashlee Ricketts. Freeman talked about some of the memories her classmates shared over' Majd Yacoub Abdelahad, Emily J. Brandon, Brittany Lin Bremenour, Dawson Jr., Kathleen Rose Fuchs, Ashley M. Gale, Alexander Sean the. years; Ricketts focused on the possibilities for the future. Ayasha Abu-Zahra, Amanda Diane Andrew Brewer, Nicole E. Brey, Daniel Debusschere, Cariy Marie DeClercq, Gardner and Ryan Lee Gardner. "They did a wonderful job," Anderson said. Agodorny, Shehzeen N. Ahmed, J. Brown and Saasha Shanice Brown. James Joseph deGuise, Ashley E. Jennifer Lynn Gerada, Kathryn Rose The Class of 2006 at Churchill was marked by a large number Charles Michael Allen, Cory Patrick Arthur Brunsch, Ailyson K. DeLaFranier, Gina Nichoie Demeo, Gersch, Darren Bradley Getchen, Sara of 'Very, very academically talented" students, Anderson said. The Christopher Allen, Cecilia Ann Ailison, Bullock, Iva Burda, Matthew Jason Jacquelyn Ruth Demers, Daniel P. Gilhooly, Justin Giliman, Jason Donald. number of those with at least a grade-point average of 3.5 was Stephanie Lyn Allison, Allison M. Burt, David Michael Burton, Catherine DeRoo, Danieile Anne Devlin, James A. Gillow, Matthew Scott Godlewski, higher than previous years, he said. Anderson, Marseille D. Arbuckle Jr., Michelle Bushery, Michael D. Bushey, Dietz, Elizabeth Ann Diilon, Kenneth L. Kaitlyn Brooke GorterRebecca Erin His own brief speech, Anderson said, focused on congratulating Stephanie Marie Ardinger, Karah Alene Angelique Marie Busse, Erik Michael Dodson, Jr., Nicholas J. Domagala, Grabowski, Scott Michael Grace, David the graduates on what they'd accomplished and what they'd done Artman, Mary Christine Bagazinski, Butka, Evan Matthew Butka, Ashley E. .Amy Marie Drinan, Wenbin Duan, Edward GracJak, Kenneth Michael for Churchill. Mary Elizabeth Baharozian, Michael J. Calvin, Alexander Robert Campbell, Michael Duchnowski, Dayna Christine Graczyk, Kimberiy Michelle Grant, "And I let them know that they now hold the key," he said. Baiagna, Angela Christine Bailuff, Andrew Paul Campbell, Kamron Neil Dunne, Shana C. Dunnigan, Brian Tyler Scott Grohoski, Gerard J, Grysko, "They've got the tools, now go do it." David Miller Banach, Lindsey Paige Canzoneri, Ryan Larry Carignan, James Durocher, Aldi Dushku, Tiffany Guebara, Matthew Joseph The senior class gift to the school is a scrolling electronic sign Bargren, Charlene Anne Barr, Kathryn Ashley A. 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PA www.parksidecu.org FRI/SAT LS11:45' -Granted request from Dick's' Sporting Goods to hold tent sale from THE BBEAK-UP (PG-13) 6/23/06 through 7/09/06 on their property. CREDIT OH 12:35,2:50,5:05,7:20,9:35 -Granted request from Jackson Hewitt Tax Service to hold a FRI/SATLS 11:50 NASCAR exhibit of #16 Greg Biffle show car on 8/18/06 & 8/19/06. -Approved bid for emergency purchase of generator from Electrex tai M* U«Jy t»s u tm,W Fee may apply for check printing, overdrafts, etc. I FREE Company, amt. of $98,285.00. For a Simitefl time only. One per housshoic?. Minlmurti deposit: $500. Maximum deposit: 51,000. NCUA 20ozDRINK ^^ -Approved bid for office furniture for Clerk's office staff from

City of Westland you are concerned about elevated lead levels in your home's water, Sandra A. Cicirelli, Mayor you may wish to have your water tested and flush your tap for 30 Department of Public Service seconds to 2 minutes before using tap water. Additional information' FRANKLIN Tamara Ann Roumayah, Jade Michelle is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 800-426-4791. Rowley, Bradley Douglas Rzetelny, Kurt Water and Sewer Division FROM PAGE A6 N. Saarela, Alison Renee Sanborn, 37137 Marquette Westland, MI 48185 (734) Cryptospnri^i q W Andrew L. Kent, Navneet Khangura, John Joseph Sanchez, Kenneth 728-1770 Cryptosporidium is a disease-causing parasite that lives in the Melissa Lynn Kichak, Kelly Morgan Michael Sandoffsky, Jr., Christina Ann intestinal tract of many animals, including dogs and cats. Symptoms of infection include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, headaches, nausea Sash, Vanessa Ann Schacht, Jessica R. Kiileorew, Ryan Leigh Kiilebrew, 2005 Report to Consumers on Water Quality and vomiting. The disease is typically spread through contact with Kristine Nicole Kleiner, Keith Michael Schefsky, Kelly Marie Schlang, William feces of an infected animal or person or consuming contaminated" Klotz, Natasha Auntrice Knox, Kirk Richard Schoeninger, Raymond Westland is proud of the fine drinking water it receives from the City food or water. Cryptosporidium can be introduced into bodies of Koppin, Alex Paul Koslakiewicz, Susan Mitchell Schultz, Gregory P. Schuyler, of Detroit and furnishes to the residents. This report will list the water by way of surface water runoff containing animal waste and Marie Kosmowski, Daniel C. Kozlowski, Kristin Marie Seaman, Valerie Beatrice source of our water, the results of the tests performed on the water, sewage discharge. The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department has and additional information about water and health questions. State Philip M. Krauss III, Justin Krauziewicz, Selleck, Veronica L Shafer, Zachary H. been testing for Cryptosporidium since 1994 and has na£ detected it and federal requirements mandate that an annual report be sent to in any of our source water supplies. Christina F. Kyriazis, Stacey Lafata, Shaver, Mark Shields, Sumire Westland customers before July 1 each year. This is our ninth report. Stephanie Ann Lafata, Mary Katherine . Shigehara, Exchange Student, People with Special Health Concerns Lambert, Monica Ann Lamble, J Jonathan A. Shihadeh, Mwali Lukanyo Water Source Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking « Shindo, Stephanie Maria Sielicki, Cassandra Irene Latzman, Jaleece Westland is supplied by the City of Detroit from its Spriagwells water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons, Nicole Noel Silvestri, Timothy James Water Treatment Plant in Dearborn. The water comes from the Elonne Lavine, Matthew Ryan Lee, such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who Simpson, Deep Singh, Catherine Beth Detroit River, situated within the Lake St. Clair, Clinton River, Ryan Macklin Leidal and Jesse B. have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV / AIDS or other Sitter and Michael B. Skoglund. Detroit River, Rouge River, and Ecorse River, in the U.S. and parts of immune system disorders, some elderly and infants, can be Leinonen. the Thames River, Little River, Turkey Creek and Sydenham particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice Jennifer Leigh Leleniewski, Holly Joseph Suleman Slom, Christina watersheds in Canada. The Michigan Department of Environmental about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA / CDC Ann Lindensmith, Michael J. Lipan, Marie Smith, Katherine Elizabeth Quality, in partnership with the U.S. Geological Survey, the Detroit guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Water and Sewerage Department, and the Michigan Public Health Jordan Michael Long, Nicole'Lynn Smith, Mary Elizabeth Smith, Marc A. Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available Institute performed a source water assessment to determine the from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 800-426-4791. Longsdorf, Justin B. Lupu, Paul Snapke, Spencer McDaniel Sokolinski, susceptibility of potential contamination. The susceptibility rating is Stephen Litwinczuk, Megan Ellyse Stephen P. South, Keith Richard on a six-tiered scale, from very low to high, based primarily on National Primary Drinking Water Regulation Compliance Macheske, Amanda Marie Madden, Spankowski, Emily Marie Sparks, Anna geologic sensitivity, water chemistry and contaminant sources. The In 2005, the City of Westland had no monitoring violations. A Jason R. Madgwick, Evan Michael susceptibility of our Detroit River source water intakes was Kathleen Stack, Steven Joseph Stahl, monitoring violation is not an exceedence of a MCL or health Maguire, Samantha Lynn Maher, Kyle Jr., Kathryn Marie Stajka, Jaclyn determined to be highly susceptible to potential contamination. However, all four Detroit water treatment plants that use source standard. Joseph Manni, Derrick Michael Michele Stanton, Elizabeth Stempien, - water from the Detroit River have historically provided satisfactory The Department of Public Service Water and Sewer, Martinez, Stacia R. Martinez, Shannon Steven Wesley Stewart, Trevor Thomas treatment of this source water to meet drinking water standards. Superintendent prepared this report for the City of Westland. Data Kathleen Marzolf, Amanda Marie Stoltz, Uriah L Streifel, Lauren was supplied by the City of Detroit Water and Sewerage Department Mastrofini, Shivonne Lee Matthews, Michelle Suetterlin, Alyssa Danielle and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. If there are Public Notice Sewage Disposal System Event Mary Lynn Matusiak, Danieile Renee Supplee, Codi Lynne Surowiec, Kevin any questions, concerns or comments, please feel free to contact the Any person or claimant who experiences an overflow or back up of a City of Westland Department of Public Service at 734-728-1770. This Maxwell, Kendal Lynn Maxwell, Sarah Patrick Swiatiowski, Jessica Lynn sewage disposal system or storm water system that is under the report is supplied to our customers to ensure compliance with the McGaughey, Brenna Marie McCartt, Szczodrowski, Jennifer Ashley jurisdiction and control of the City of Westland should immediately Michigan Safe Drinking Water Act (1976, PA 399, as amended) by Darin D. McClellan, Matthew Ryan Tahmouch, loana Tatu, Vanessa Lynn contact the City of Westland Department of Public Service Director, 1998 PA 56. This Act was passed to comply with the Federal Clean McCuilough, Wayne Aaron McDowell, Terrio and Tiana Dorreen Thiesmeyer. Thomas Wilson, at the following address and telephone number: Water Act and the rules promulgated by the United States EPA Brianna L. McKenzie and Geoffrey B. City of Westland dealing with this law. Water quality data for community water Brittany Marie Thomas, Leena Department of Public Service systems throughout the United States is available at Thomas, Andrew David Thompson, 37137 Marquette www.waterdata.com. Matthew Joseph Meloche, Amanda Page Elizabeth Thompson, Keliy Westland, MI 48185 Marie Miceli, Angel Renee Michael, Jacqueline Tootikian, Kimberly A. (734) 728-1770 Stacie Nicole Milewsky, James John Topolewski, Blerta Toshi, Darin Tracy, Additional Information Miller, Elizabeth Kathryn Mills, Emily Chelsey Marie Trefney, Ashley Amber Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be Important Health Information expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. Elizabeth Mimnaugh, Nathaniel Paul Tregoning, Bianca Trejo, Jacklyn The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that Miracle, Keliy Anne Mishowski, Keely Nanette Trimboli, Chelsea Pearl Tucker, Overview water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and Margaret Mog, Sarah Fay Monarch, Chad Aaron Tuisku, Dennis A. Tullio, The City of Westland maintains over 325 miles of water main, over potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Amanda Marie Mondella, Leanne Julia Ann Tune, Briana N. Turkowski, 2895 hydrants and over 5990 valves in our system. We have flushed Protection Agency's Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 800-426-4791. Frances Montagna, Mary J. Moorey, Kenneth Joseph Turner, Jeffrey Daniel the water mains in one section of the city this year, covering the The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled Jeremy Wayne Morgan, Trisha Lynn Turney, Tabetha Mary Tybercza, Nora neighborhoods in the area of Cherry Hill to Glenwood and Surrey water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs-and Heights to Newburgh. This is done to remove buildup from the water wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the Morrill, Caroline Christine Mosier, Lee Urbanski, Eric C. Ure, Rachel main and improve pressure and quality of the water you receive. We Nicole Renee- Mueller, Jaclyn Ann Elizabeth Van Steenis, Christopher N. ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals, and in some cases, will be doing other sections of the City of Westland in 2006 as the radioactive material and can pick up substances resulting from the Muldoon and Phillip Robert Muszynski. VanCamp, Vincent Michael VanOast, weather permits, working through the city on a continual basis. We presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may Jamie Jo Vernon, Jamie Marie Volk, are also operating and repairing the valves for isolating the water Nassar Lawrence Naser, Steven M. be present in source water include: Kristin M. Vyse and Shaun Steven throughout the city to insure proper operation of the valves in an Naypower, Richard Nease, II, Ashley • Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which Walla. emergency. Rachel Nelson, Phillip James Nicholas, may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations and wildlife. Sean Thomas Nisun, Sean Robert Nicholas 8. Walter, Casey J. Ward, Lead • Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be Olson, Lisa Carolyn Opett, Jeffrey A. Kendra Marie Warncke, Joshua Michael Since 1992, with the cooperation of many Westland residents, the naturally-occurring or result from urban storm water runoff, Osiwala, Brandon Scott Patton, Jeremy Warren, Michael Roy Warren, Kenyetta City has been testing homes with plumbing systems that may industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas Cowell Peer, Heather Marie Pendo, Denise Waterford, Justin Lee contribute lead to the household water supply. Our latest round of production, mining or farming. testing showed none of the fifteen homes tested has lead levels above Uougias Joseph Peterson, Austin Wehrheim, Justin Robert Weigand, Lisa • Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of the action level. If your home has a lead service line or piping that Michael Phillips, Marc Gerard Pieknik, M. West, Nicole Catherine White, sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff and has lead soldered joints, you can take the following precautions to residential uses. Justin John Poiehna, Daniel Allen Brandon L Williams, Darius Maurice minimize your exposure to lead that may have leached into your Preiss, Justin Lee Priami, Mark t. Price • Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile Williams, Jay Alan Wilt, Jonathon L drinking water from your pipes. organics, which are by-products of industrial processes and , Chelsea Nicole Provot, Shayna Rea Wlncel, Katlyn Rose Wing, Jason Scott • Run your water for 30 to 60 seconds, or until it feels cold. This petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, Rackley, Matthew Stewart Rankin, Wirgau, Allyson Marie Wludyka, Emma practice should be followed any time your water has not been urban storm water runoff and septic systems. Stefana Rat, Jennifer S. Ray, Michael Marie Wojtowicz, Rachel Ann Woods, used for more than six hours. • Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or by Troy Reed, Jerry Silva Reyes, Sarah Caitlin Ann Woodward, Melanie • Always use cold water for drinking, cooking or making baby the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. formula. £iaine Reynolds, Rachaei Jean Riesen, Yacoub, Alejandro Yee-Cota, Ethan In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink the EPA Haley Bias Robertson and Brittney L • Use faucets and plumbing material that are either lead free or will prescribes regulations, which limit the amount of certain Michael Yerks, Tyler Vincent not leach unsafe levels of lead into your water. Robinson. . contaminants in water provided by public water systems. The Food Youngquest, Sara K. Zawaski, Rebekah Infants and young children are typically more vulnerable to lead in and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations establish limits for A. Zurenko and Michael Bradley Raymond Robinson, Jr., Alexandra drinking water than the. general population. It is possible that lead contaminants in bottled water, which must provide the same Zwiliing. levels at your home may be higher than at other homes in the protection for public health. Raye Robson, Lindsay Frances Rogers, community as a result of materials used in your home's plumbing. If

Notice of Public Sale of Personal Property. Springwells Water Treatment Plant Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 4 of the Self Service ' Storage Facility Act, State of Michigan, PS Orange Co. will sell at 2005 Regulated Detected Contaminants Tables public auction by competitive bidding. Sales are for cash only. Health Allowed Test Level Range of Violation Removal within 24 hours. For sale and storage units in which rent Units Goal Level Contaminant Date Major Sources in Drinking Water . and fees are past due. MCLG MCL Detected Detection yes/no On the premises where said property has been stored and which Inorganic Chemicals - Annual Monitoring at Plant Finished Water Tap are located at Public Storage, 3650 Enterprise Dr. Allen Park, Mi 48101 (313} 441-3117 on 6-26-06 at 10:30 am Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive, Personal property described below in the matter of Fluoride 8/9/2005 ppm 4 4 0.94 n/a No which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories. B009-• Steven Miree- desk, love seat, ent. Center Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from B023-• Geneva Joubert- TV, washer, refrigerator Nitrate 8/9/2005 ppm 10 10 0.38 n/a No septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural B047-• Aundra Lipscomb-Baker- misc. items deposits B118- Robert Smith- mattress, dresser, ent. Center Disinfectant Residuals and Disinfection By-Products - Monitoring in Distribution System B158- • Douglas Myers- TV, Desk, Mattress Total B231-• Veronica Aquilina- misc. items Feb-Dec ppb Trlhalomethanes 2005 n/a 80 24.5 8,1-36.3 No By-product of drinking water chlortnation B254- Teena Taylor- Bags, boxes (TTHM) B310- • Laura Lovely- toys, totes, boxes Haloacetic Adds Feb-Dec 60 B353-• Joann Hill- boxes, 10 totes (HAAS) 2005 PPb n/a 18.0 4.7-15,8 No By-product of'drinking water disinfection C002-• Melissa Offord- lawn mower, couch, AC unit Disinfectant Jan-Dec , MRDGL MRDL ppm 0.68 0.59-0.71 No Water additive used to control microbes C010- Vanessa McCleskey- couch, dresser, mattress .Chlorine 200.5 4 4 C022- Renee Esteen Ware- Big Screen TV, desk, AC unit D009-• Charles Corby- Desk, mirrors, 6 totes D025-- John Jackson- love seat, couch, 30 boxes 2005 Turbidity ~ Monitored every 4 hours at Plant Finished Water Tap D027- • Angela Reynolds- TV, desk, bike Highest Single Measurement Lowest Monthly % of Samples Meeting Violation Major Sources in Drinking Water E010- Cannot exceed 1 NTU Turbidity Limit of 0.3 NTU {minimum 95%) yes/no F005-• Gerald Mathis- TV, couch, refrigerator F018- Kathy Sigler- 30 boxes, dryer, rug 0.19 NTU 100 % No Soil Runoff . Bradley Moscarello- misc. items F026- Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness of water. We monitor it because it is a good indicator of the effectiveness of our filtration system. Publish: Antone Alexander- dryer, bike, refrigerator June 8 & IS, 2O06 2005 Microbiological Contaminants - Monthly Monitoring in Distribution System Contaminant MCLG MCL Highest Number Violation Major Sources in Drinking Water Detected Yes/no Total Coliform Presence of Coliform bacteria 0 in one month ~0 No Naturally present in the environment. Bacteria > 5% of monthly samples CITY OF GARDEN CITY E.coli or fecal A routine sample and a repeat sample 0 are total colifonn positive, and one is entire year -0 No coliform bacteria also fecal or E.coli positive. Human waste and animal fecal waste.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Garden City Council will Lead and Copper Monitoring at Customers' Tap hold a Public Hearing at the Civic Center, 6000 Middlebelt Road, Test - Units Health Action ,n Number Violation Major Sources in Drinking Water Garden City, Michigan on Monday, June 26, 2006 at 7:2& p.m. Contaminant 90 regarding the proposed ordinance amendment: Date Goal Level Percentile of yes/no MCLG AL Value* Samples Over AL To adopt the proposed 2006 Tax Levy and Rate. Corrosion of household plumbing system; Lead 2005 ppb 0 15 0 ppb 0 No WHEREAS, it is the intention of the Garden City Council to Erosion of natural deposits. authorize the 2006 Tax Millage for all assessed Corrosion of household plumbing system; Copper 2005 ppb 1300 1300 54 ppb 0 No Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from property in the City of Garden City for the wood preservatives. • purpose of collecting sufficient funds to meet The 90th percentile value means 90 percent of the homes teste i have lead and copper levels belo w the given 90th percentile value. If the 90th percentile the needs of the services performed by the City; value is above the AL additional requirements must be met. and

WHEREAS, the levy of said millage rate must be Regulated Treatment 1 Running Monthly Ratio Violation Typical Source of Conataminant accomplished by ordinance, and Contaminarit Technique annual Range Yes/No 1 average WHEREAS, this specific enactment is not permanent in The Total Organic Carbon (TOC) remo val ratio is calculated s s the ratio between the Total Organic e TOC was measured Erosion of natural deposits nature and need not be compiled in the City Carbon (ppm) actual TOC removal and the TOC rerr oval requirements. Tr Code. each month and because the level was low, there is no requir sment for TOC removal.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of 2005 Special Monitoring the City, of Garden City hereby adopt the Contaminant 1 MCLG. I MCL , Level Detected Source of Contamination > ! following form for the 2006 Tax Millage Rate: SOdium.(ppm) f n/a I n/a 4.58 Erosion of natural deposits THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY LEVIES: Unregulated contaminants are those for which EPA has not established drinking water standards. Monitoring helps EPA to determine where certain contaminants occur and whether it needs to regulate those contaminants. General Fund Operating 13.8848 Mills Central Wayne County Incinerator 0.0438 Mills Judgment Debt Service 1.3866 Mills Refuse Collection 8,7883 MiUs WKITTEN NQTlCE REQUIREMENT: Furthermore, eompliaiice with Public Act 222 of 2001, an amendment to Michigan's Governmental Immunity Statute 1964 PA .170, as amended MCL. 18.1034 Mgls 691.1401 to-691.1419, requires that a claimant who wishes to seek compensation for property damage or physical injury resulting from a sewage disposal system event notify the City of Westland, Water and Sewer Superintendent, in writing, within 45 days after the date the damage or physical injury was discovered, or in the exercise of reasonable diligence should have heen discovered. The written notice shall contain the claimant's name, address and telephone number, the address of the affected property, the date of discovery of any Allyson M. Bettis property damages or physical injuries, and a brief description of the claim. Failure to comply with the notice requirements may prevent the recovery of damages and bar any claim that a City Clerk/Treasurer claimant may have.

Introduced: June 5, 2006 Publish: June 11,16,18 & 22,2006 Published: June 15,2006 (W) Observer S Eccentric [ Thursday, June 15,2006 LOCAL NEWS www.hometoivnlife.com

°s ** it ^ . X.r i to «V*SH At Walker-Winter, students ' . J i/t •*» started working on their project FROM PAGE A1 in March. i y* They researched what types of *»••• Nine schools, with the help of trees would grow well in the soil NrflE- $500 mini-grants, planted trees, in Canton Township, opting for ~ * while six others opted to stencil two white pines — the state tree storm drains, letting the public — one tulip tree and three red know that what goes in the bud trees, and decided to plant drains ends up in the Rouge them near the water. *• " '• *- 'afr - « River. The students did a presenta­ "Without exception, this has tion on the environment, start­ V -^W-o* - 'Mfc turned classes into learning ing with the reading of Janice ^AM environments," said Lillian May Udrayis book A Tree Is Nice, ****,JF* 'A * . *^v- Dean, a Rouge education con­ and used their posters to show sultant "It's an opportunity to the benefits of planting trees. do something with -die kids that Then, with help of Brad Sharp enriches their lives and lets of the township's park mainte­ PHOTOS BY TOM HOFFMEYERI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER them carry information out into nance unit, they set about cover­ the community." ing the root bait and watering Students at Lincoln Elementary School in Westland watch the first of six trees The program kicked offMay 3 the trees. get planted on the school grounds during the kickoff event for the "Rooting at Lincoln Elementary School in Students also will have the for the Rouge." Westland, where students, with task of caring for the trees. the help of the Westland "It's part of the science cur­ been involved in "Rooting for dents " she said. Department of Public Works, riculum on land and water," the Rouge." Last year they plant­ "This is excellent, it's a won­ pjanted six trees to help keep teacher Debbie Perkovich said. ed five trees. derful hands-on experience," excess storm water runoff and "Behind the school is Fellows At Lincoln, students learned Koulouberis added. "It's so excit­ pollutants out of the Rouge. Creek, it flows into the-Rouge. that the planting is helping to ing to see them do this." According to Lincoln teacher We make them aware that any­ replace trees lost to the emerald Dean, who spent Wednesday Laura Gutt, "students learned thing that goes in there goes ash borer in recent years as well afternoon at Hicks Elementary about the Rouge River and the into the Rouge." as "help soften the impact of in Inkster, where students were connection of trees and land The students also stenciled rain water and help water soak marking drains, said the goal of resources with water quality." the storm drains with a fishan d into the ground," according to the program is to have every The students selected diverse, "Dump no waste, this water goes Gutt. Wayne-Westland elementary native trees — red bud, service- to the Rouge" as part of their "The benefits for birds, insects school participate in "Rooting Walker-Winter Fourth-grader Justin Wollschlager reads a story about trees berry and red maple — for their project. This is the second year and the aquatic life of the Rouge for the Rouge." during the tree-planting ceremony. plantings. Walker-Winter students have River are important to the stu­ [email protected] i (734) 953-2)12

"Don't keep doing the wrong FROM PAGE A1 thing over and over," Cook told the board. w-"" VeriZpHwireless to stop micromanaging the Referring to when the board facility. brought Patane aboard, Rintz Rintz said Patane was fired conceded Monday that, "If I after he was warned numerous was being fair, I guess I'd have times to adhere to library poli­ to say that maybe we didn't do cies. as good a job as we could have. "We tried very hard to keep We're going to have to figure out a way to do it better." !ffiu ^ . „ Mr. Patane," Rintz said, adding later, "The road that we have to The board will seek bids go down now is a real pain in from consulting firms, the neck." although Welch said he hopes THE ONLY RAZR TO COMBINE Patane has declined to dis­ the best company - not neces­ wm sarily the cheapest - will be *f* cuss his firing. Cook urged board members hired. He said the board will to try to find a quality director hire a firm that specializes in , - -ar * £ *H*I» in**- *i '•ad'visual interactive they can live with, although he helping to fill library positions. 1 ress in the U S said the two firings could keep some applicants away. [email protected] I (734) 953-2110

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Brooks STAFF WRITER Patterson has fought that idea on a number BY ALEX LUNDBERG of fronts, chief among them being his STAFRWRITER In the ongoing negotiations about what to adamant belief that any expansion, renova­ do with the aging Cobo Center -- rebuild, ren­ tion or replacement of the aging structure The man most identified ovate, private or public partnership - policy be done on the private sector's dime. with the federal government's makers at the annual Greater Detroit Michigan House Speaker Craig DeRoche, failures in the wake of Regional Chamber conference on Mackinac R-Novi, agrees. Hurricane Katrina last year Island have announced funding new "For too long, plans to expand and told a conference of emergency research on the topic. improve Cobo Center have relied on end­ and disaster specialists they Rep. Joe Knollenberg, R-Bloomfield, less taxpayer subsidies and have been short have to get people prepared, announced that $50,000 in federal funds on any positive private sector solution " he mentally and physically, for the would be used to come up with a feasibility said in a press release. "This proposal worst. study put forward by the Coalition for opens the door for that private sector par­ "You need to educate the Fueling Michigan's Future. ticipation." community about what emer­ "I feel that now is the time to make Cobo One of the main concerns on both sides gency management is," former Center not only a great event venue but also of the argument is the future of one of Federal Emergency an institution of research and development Cobo's premier events, the North American Management Agency Director that will fuel Michigan's economy well into International Auto Show. As the event has Michael Brown said. "It's a the future," he said. grown over the years, Cobo Hall is increas­ fact, people don't think it will The future of Cobo has been a bone of con­ ingly being seen as too small for the partic­ happen to them." Former FEMA Director Michael Brown was the keynote speaker at the Oakland tention for officials in Lansing and both ipants and similar shows in Chicago and That idea is widespread even County Emergency Preparedness conference in Waterford June 7. sides of Eight Mile Road. In the past, Detroit Tokyo are starting to eclipse the Detroit in areas where disasters are Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick has pushed for an venue. Attendees at the most recent NAIAS likely to strike. He told the happens. Flaisher wondered about the expansion of the city/suburb taxation event in January have said the show could story of a police official in the "During my tenure, there wisdom of rebuilding in an arrangement that has sustained the confer­ disappear from the Motor City in a few barrier islands off of Florida were 169 presidentially area almost guaranteed to have' ence center sinpe its initial construction. years if a change isn't made. following a hurricane's landfall declared disasters at FEMA," another hurricane in the early in 2005 who said that he said. "There were thousands future. despite their location, no one more where we were never "Because they're asking for expected a natural disaster to called." federal funds to rebuild the affect them. Of course, Brown touched on levees," Brown said. "There "There's a potential for ter­ what happened in New should be a national discussion rorism, accidents and natural Orleans when Katrina hit last about it. Sometime we're going summer piano disasters," Brown said. "It hap-! fall. He said the relief effort to have to examine how many pens all the time. People don't: had been hampered by a lack times we rebuild the beach want to believe it can happen of coordination, bureaucratic houses." June 19 to July 13 to them, but you have to make confusion and media misrepre­ Rochester police Chief Ted Young pianists have a splen­ the focus is on the advanced students have won internation­ sure your homes and commu­ sentation of what was actually Glynn said a lot of Brown's talk did opportunity to develop piano student ready to play ' al competitions; Eugene nities are safe. It can happen. the case on the ground. was outside the scope of his their art through solos, duets concertos and chamber music. Bossart, Schoolcraft artist-in- It does happen. It will happen "Our biggest mistake," he duties, but the message of self- and performances with a pro­ Students receive instruction in residence, and an expert coach and it's your job to explain that said, "was not leveling with the reliance and preparation were fessional string ensemble at theory, music history, skills and and musician; and Michele to your communities." j public like we should have." not lost on him. Schoolcraft College's annual technique, and perform in a Mustert, a performer and While Michigan rarely gets : He also said FEMA has to be "A lot of us have a vision of Summer Piano School. number of recitals. They instructor. an earthquake and no hum- > its own organization again. FEMA riding in like the caval­ Piano students from third rehearse and perform with a Tuition for each session is cane can do more than cause : "I hope FEMA is taken out of ry," Glynn said. "(The presenta- grade through high school can professional string ensemble. $300. Returning Summer rain here, he said there are any (the Department of) tion)'gave us a more realistic enroll in the first session, June Students must audition before Piano School students must number of trucks carrying' Homeland Security and made idea of what to expect, A lot of 19 through June 30 for solo being accepted and must mem­ contact the music office to reg­ chemical payloads that could a cabinet-level position again," what he said was for police and I piano performances and piano orize one movement of a piano ister. First-time students must crash on 1-96 and cause a seri­ Brown said. fire officials, but it might be of [ concerto. ous incident. more value for elected offi- » duets. Classes meet either 9 audition for placement. To In reference to natural disas­ 3 a.m. to noon or 1-4 p.m. schedule an audition, contact And FEMA isn't going to ters, West Bloomfield cials." From July 5 through 7, class­ s Mondays through Friday. es meet from 9 a.m. until 2 Patricia Minnick at (734) 462- ride to the rescue when that Township Supervisor David [email protected] s Students take classes in com­ p.m. From July 10 through 13, 4403. position, theory, rhythm and there are 4 p.m. rehearsals music history, and develop with the orchestra and 7 p.m. their sight reading and key­ recitals in the VisTaTech board skills. There are 6ppor- Presentation Room. tunities for master classes and Instructors include Donald performances. Morelock, an extraordinary From July 5 through July 13, teacher and musician, whose Not your typical bankf

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Thursday, June 15,2006 The Observer & Eccentric Newspapers www.hometownlife.com • 1neffie^t;€oVerweri 101 1. Uol<£ School Ejections \o Sprirvj director 1 Last month, the Westland Library Board made news ins-teao of November when it fired library Director John Patane for what it called serious violations of library policy. Few specifics a- LoWfariicipatioh were offered initially and even when more details were provided, it was a carefully worded statement from board President Michael Rintz and board attorney Michael b .&tra £*pense _ McNamara. How the statement was released says more than any­ thing about the latest problem swirling around the &r T^payers •!§ library. It's an indication that Patane, possibly, may not go "aa. quietly as former Director Sandra Wilson, who was fired in June 2004. Also telling is the split vote. Only three of the five members felt the alleged policy violations •— use of the library's credit card, filling positions without advertising them and handing out raises in excess of what was budgeted — were severe enough to warrant firing Patane. We can neither defend nor criticize the library board for what it has done, nor will we praise or criticize Patane for what he did during his 18 months-as library director. The details of what happened between the board and Patane will likely never be fully known. But, we can express concern about the board's ability to select someone able to take the library to a higher level. The board cannot afford to have another director come and go as quickly as Patane. The image of a revolving door on the director's office could scare away qualified just don't get it." candidates and tarnish the library's reputation. While there are plenty of criteria for being a library director, there are few if any requirements to serve on the library board other than a willingness to serve and knowing the of living adjustment. quence of Legacy. appointing authority — the mayor with City Council con­ Today, I am crying out and planting a If the recall succeeds, education in firmation. I enthusiastically support the conclusion seed hoping others will pick up on it and Livonia Public Schools will falter or, at That's why we believe the board is heading in the right of your May 25 editorial, "Memorial Day start spreading the word. Maybe we can best, be reduced to just another function °t direction by deciding Monday to hire a consulting firm deserves its own day." The genesis of this get the attention of our elected officials in government. with the expertise in locating qualified candidates to fill holiday, however, is far from settled and Washington. This is a real effort and worth John Covert the position. That firm could collect resumes, do the the importance of its official birthplace a try; it's for our grandchildren. They don't Livonia background checks and find the best qualified candidates should not be overlooked, particularly in deserve the largest debt in the history of to recommend to the board. this context. our country and maybe the world. Smokers" disorder Yes, it would cost money, but it would be money well Years prior to the initiative of Gen. John I know some of you are having a good spent in that the library could get someone who has the Logan, another union general, John laugh at this idea, but does the govern­ The little things matter. experience to run a library and work with the library Murray, organized a memorial program ment have a better plan? It's a challenge, Here's another reason not to choose to board for the betterment of the facility, the employees with the village of Waterloo, N.Y., for May but if everyone starts talking about it, it smoke. It looks like smoking diminishes a-11 and the patrons, 30,1866. This village was officially recog­ could become a reality. What's wrong with individuals' ability to grip items in theii* We urge the board to weigh carefully what it will now nized as the birthplace of Memorial Day by our government making some wage con­ hands. This condition affects a majority °* President Johnson, in 1966, even though cessions for the good of our country? If do. Westland residents waited a long time for their own smokers -— even those that have just cho­ dozens of other towns and villages claim enough pressure is put on them, it could sen this behavior. library; the last thing they want is to have it decline in that honor. happen. This is the beginning of a move­ We all see afflicted smokers dropping stature and importance because of repeated turmoil ment; Will you help move it along? between the board and the director. The importance of Waterloo, N.Y., does cigarette butts on the ground without real­ not rest on whether or not it was the first Joe Girolamo izing what they have done. At times, the community to celebrate Memorial Day. Livonia smokers' hands will even have muscle After all. the true genesis for this holiday spasms. The other day I witnessed a sp^1*1 was in the collective hearts and minds of from a driver who was smoking. The 19th century Americans, who realized the spasm resulted in a burning cigarette fly­ need to heal after the Civil War. Waterloo ing out the vehicle window. Certainly, the During my 30-year teaching career in 3 is special because it is true to its traditions; the Livonia Public Schools, I sometimes person would have picked up the litter fr *^ it still celebrates Memorial Day on May 30 wondered how LPS acquired its reputation he known. with a community parade, prayers and as an excellent school system. The jury still is out on what impact Michigan's new This is a chronic condition. Evidence Taps. Nevertheless, this reputation served the abounds at most traffic intersections and consolidated elections law had on this year's local Redford Township held a similar memo­ district well. It attracted families and many public places throughout the coun~ seliool elections, rial celebration on our traditional day, the prospective teachers who valued a good try — take a look on the ground. ^Depending on who is asked, the May elections either first Sunday in June. For decades we have school system. Well-qualified, public-spir­ Fortunately, this reduction of tactile con­ were a waste of time and money, or helped maintain celebrated on this day so that our parade ited citizens were usually available as trol is immediately reversed when individ­ local control and an efficient transition of board mem- does not get lost in the crowd of other fes­ school board candidates and the process of uals stop smoking. It can also be controlleC* tivities. Five years ago, the National public education was elevated. with awareness and practice. > p|Dne thing for certain is if the spirit of the law was to Commander of The American Legion Many of the people behind the effort to Some smokers have been known to trai*1 r^uce the number of times voters have to head to the lamented that "For too many Americans recall the Livonia school board are among themselves to use what is referred to as ai* lot box in any given year, it failed, the original meaning of Memorial Day has those Who were attracted to Livonia "ashtray." Ashtrays are similar to garbage ind that is too bad. drifted away with the barbecue smoke." because of the reputation of our school sys­ cans, but are designed to accept discarded )akland County Clerk Ruth Johnson, who co-spon- The examples of Waterloo and Redford tem. I do not blame them for being frus­ cigarettes. I hear it is not difficult the bill while in the state Legislature, continues indicate that citizens will support patriotic trated and disappointed by the changes Scott Fteem^n : celebrations if they are separated from the argue the best dates to hold school elections are proposed in the Legacy plan. farming n_ rest of the hoopla. Citizens should support Unfortunately the circumstances that |her in November with the general election, or with the Observer's call to return Memorial Day p' August primary. Doing so would eliminate almost necessitated the Legacy — revenue short­ to May 30 by contacting their congress­ falls and a reduced student population —• Loss of liberties |!cost to the state's financially strapped school dis- man. forced school leaders to make disruptive Just asking, are we going to do away and bring savings to the county as well since it changes in school services. One might have to staff one less election. Garth J. Christie with the Pledge of Allegiance, since our argue about how and where cuts were constitutional limited republic, liberty, sov­ }nt many local superintendents argue there is good Redford Township made and about how tactfully the process $fjl"son that nearly every single district in Wayne and ereignty and justice are disappearing? M&- was carried out, but in the end there is no how about the Fourth of July celebration? (l|akland counties voted to hold the election in May: It dispute that some families will be deprived Cut nation's debt Are we going to eliminate it also, since our , r|ikes no sense to switch board seats in the middle of a of aspects of education they had come to school year, and school races would get lost on a Wake up, America! It is time to get our expect. independence is disappearing? Are the house in order. And it's time for the US. lengthy general election ballot. illegal invaders going to be marching to government to take a 5-percent pay cut. What if the recall succeeds? Will people celebrate our interdependence waving - •L There are legitimate points in the local school offi­ The federal government's overall perform­ still value Livonia's schools? Will good can­ Mexico's flag? There is no slippery slope cials' argument, but they can — and should — be ance warrants it. Bill Clinton left a $235 didates still be willing to serve on the toward loss of liberties, only a long stair­ resolved. A compromise should be found to address billion surplus; the current debt under the school board and risk enduring the kind of case where each step downward must be ~ those concerns, while at the same time eliminating a present administration is $8,146 trillion. hailstorm raining down on the present first tolerated by the American people anl school-specific election. What did our grandchildren do to deserve board? If a new board is installed and it their leaders. Is this where America is 1 With budget dollars becoming ever so precious, it this mammoth debt? The country is in a actually tries to undo the massive changes heading for? Oh, America I cry for you! makes no sense for local school districts to finance elec­ mess with our wild, pork barrel spending. made in staff and programs under Legacy Evelyn Sanavap tions when that responsibility has been shifted to the Our. country is going through some very and replace them with a new round of Livore counties; tough times. The auto industry is forced to reassignments and program changes, the • Let's have schools focus on educating our next gener­ take pay cuts and give in to health conces­ effect upon staff morale will be devastat­ ation of leaders, and leave the when, where and how of sions. Northwest pilots just took a 24-per­ ing. school elections to those paid and trained to run them. cent pay cut. Who is next, flight atten^ Good morale is one of the most essential SHARE YOUR OPINIONS dants, mechanics, etc.? components in a successful education sys­ We welcome your letters to the editor. Please Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano tem. Staff morale is a complex response to wants a 5-percent across the board cut. a number of things, including leadership include your name, address and phone numbei The only way he can balance the budget. It and a sense of professional worth. It is eas­ for verification. We ask that your letters be 40( is time for the federal government to start ily damaged by forced changes and by the words or less. We may edit for clarity, space an' making some sacrifices and they/can start perceived arbitrary decision making of content. by taking a 5-percent pay cut across the school leaders. Morale cannot be pur­ board. The government is the largest chased at the bargaining table or osmoti- Mail: employer in America. They have njiore cally infused through those often painful Letters to the editor PUBLISHED THURSDAY AND SUNDAY paid holidays than any other empljdyer. Cut administrative cure-alls, in-service days. Westland Observer a few of those paid holidays and/ watch the Teacher morale expresses itself through 36251 Schoolcraft deficit shrink hundreds of daily transactions with stu­ Livonia, Ml 48150 For nine years, Sen. Kennedy led the dents. It has a powerful effect on their fight to raise the minimum wage; each learning and on their respect for educa­ Sue Mason Marty Carry tion. The chaos following a recall would' Fax: Community Editor Advertising Director time it was defeated. The lowest paid (734) 591-7279 workers in America could not get a penny most certainly damage morale. The result­ ant decline in the quality of learning would Hugh Gallagher Peter Neill raise in nine years. But Congress took a E-mail: pay raise each year; they called it the cost be much greater than from any conse­ Managing Editor Vice President [email protected] General Manager Susan Rosiek Executive Editor

1 Our fundamental purposes are to enhance the lives of our ^readers, nurture the hometowns we serve and contribute "We're looking forward to this partnership with the city.! commend the council's action on this item." to to the business success of our customers.. - Wayne-Westland school Supt. Greg Baracy, about the placement of a police officer in John Glenn High School ivww.hometownlife.com Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, June 15,2006 (W) All Michigan could use another Nation's duty is to take action on behalf of uninsured people governor such as Milliken "Gdd give us the courage to address and the them are children. Eight out of 10 unins, dauntlessness to act on behalf of those who are sured are in working families. ^ "The temper which does not press a partisan advantage to its bitter the hostile relationship between business and labor. He uninsured and underinsured. Strengthen our Being uninsured means going with-;^ end.Wiich canunderstand and respect the other side, which feels a was consistent in supporting a woman's right to choose an desire to see America work to rid herself of this out health care when it is needed. It unity between all citizens... which recognizes their common fate and abortion. atrocious and lurid issue. Make us advocates who means minor illnesses become major *«* common aspirations; in a word, which has faith in the sacredness of the And he was preoccupied with the concerns of the poor wiii put the health of our brothers and sisters on ones because care is delayed. '~sw. individual... this is what we have striven for." . and the poorly treated; he forged an unlikely partnership the focal point for these efforts. Ameh." Faith communities have a long tradf-lt - Former Gov. William Milliken, quoting Judge Learned Hand with Detroit Mayor Coleman A: Young, and later said that tionofcaring for people who suffer in ' his support for harsh mandatory sentences for those ephis prayer was offered up at thou- mind, body and spirit. An individual f ver Memorial Day weekend, I had the sad pleasure of involved in minor-level drug crimes was among his great­ 1 sands of churches, synagogues and without health care is denied not only a s reading Dave Dempsey's new biography: William G. est mistakes. 1 mosques as faith communities across healthy body, but a healthy spirit as we% OMilliken: Michigan's Passionate Moderate (University In retrospect, it now seems clear that Milliken's decision the country came together recently to While we work together across all faith'"" of Michigan Press, $29.95); not to run for re-election in 1982 marked the end of an era tell our nation's leaders that too many traditions to sustain and uphold those "f\ Sad, because we don't seem to have leaders like that any in Michigan politics. Author Dempsey quotes political sci­ Americans are living without health who suffer, they await healing and nee- I more. Bill Milliken, who left office voluntarily in 1983 after entist Peter Kobrak as saying that while Williams had cam­ care coverage. essary medical treatment 14 years, was the longest-ever serving governor of paigned for higher taxes and better services for, the poor It was four years ago that I got Caring for our fellow Americans with­ Michigan. and Milliken had called for open housing and aid to involved in an event titled "Cover the out health insurance is a problem that Today, he is the living icon of political Detroit, "(James) Blanchard and (Richard) Headlee, by Uninsured Week." At can not be solved by one community \ moderation. But his temple attracts few contrast, stood for election." that time, I was alone, A problem of this magnitude and followers. The spirit of his career, quoted What that meant was that both men largely had turned stunned to learn that moral urgency requires the leadership of above in Milliken's final State of the State control over to "professional campaign consultants and there were so many the religious community as well as the ;' message in 1982, now seems a quaint, out- pollsters who coin(ed) slogans and images to capture pub­ Americans who were power of Congress. > of-date anachronism. lic sentiment rather than fashioning strong issue stands." either uninsured or "There are certain issues in our We are all the poorer as a result. Dempsey thinks Blanchard governed in Milliken's guise, underinsured. The nation's history that call people of faith* . Milliken's career marked the height of a but also in his shadow. The Democrat won fairly narrowly count was around 41 to come together to urge action, and the Michigan political culture that was dis­ in 1982 against an unbelievably clumsy Richard Headlee million, and I couldn't issue of health coverage for all believe that a country tinctly sane, and which endured for nearly and in 1986 against a weak black opponent, William Rev. John Americans is one of them," said the Rev. Phil half a century, from Soapy Williams' 1950s Lucas, As someone who had an occasional hand in the so rich with materials Eileen Lindner, chairperson of the Power to John Engler's election as governor in Blanchard administration, I agree that Blanchard took to Duckworth and technology could National Interfaith Advisory Board for , 1990. heart the axiom that to Win elections you need to occupy dare allow this to con­ Cover the Uninsured Week, and deputy Some would call it moderate, others bipartisan and oth­ the middle. tinue. Faith leaders all agreed that for general secretary of research and plan- us, it was a social injustice that wouldn't ers faintly elitist. And the glow of those days disguises the But the rise of Engler in 1990 marked the statewide " ning for the National Council of go away unless we banded together to tough partisan conflict that always characterizes politics, comeback of what were once called "Neanderthal Churches. "While our theological and , eradicate this problem. then and now. Republicans," conservatives who were anti-tax, anti-gov­ social perspectives on many issues differ, But Milliken's style was distinctive and effective. "Good ernment, anti-choice, harsh and unsparing in their politi­ After the Cover the Uninsured Week people of faith agree that ensuring that government is good politics," he would say time after time. cal tactics and self-assured in their condemnation of oppo­ 2002 ended, many of us didn't want the all people have access to health care coy-^ Above all, he was a gentleman, seldom harsh in his rheto­ nents. To this day Michigan politics are enormously influ­ flame to die out so we formed the erage is a moral imperative. It is our ric, unfailingly civil even to his opponents and rarely going enced (perhaps even dominated) by them. Interfaith Health & Hope Coalition. The duty to urge our nation to take action on behalf of the millions of Americans who for purely partisan advantage. No wonder Milliken from time to time after leaving coalition's main purpose is to address v do not have health care coverage." ! The governor consulted with everyone, worked tirelessly office would come down from his Traverse City "mountain" this macabre way of life for so many of to forge bipartisan coalitions and almost always found to condemn extremism, self-righteousness and a political our fellow Americans. In hundreds of The national effort of Cover The ways to reconcile differing points of view. Those who he system so obviously out of touch with the everyday con­ communities across the country includ­ Uninsured Week is sponsored by The appointed to senior positions in state government were cerns of most people. ing Michigan, events were held to ener­ Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, amazed that he never asked their partisan affiliation dur­ Sadly, as right as that is, he has been largely reduced to a gize faith leaders, physicians, business, which focuses on the pressing health ing job interviews, but concentrated instead on how they voice crying in the wilderness. educators, health systems, uninsured and health care issues facing our coun- > proposed to carry out their responsibilities. In his entertaining memoir, Off the Record (U-M Press, and others who join our fight. try. More than 300 faith leaders, , '.,^ Many of his highest concerns seemed unusual, even rad­ $29-95), Lansing correspondent Tim Skubiek said he No matter your religious belief, eth­ Christian, Jewish and Muslim, recently^ ical at the time. But as the years passed, they became regretted not being there when Milliken and his wife "got nicity, or address, chances are someone gathered to give testimony on the.issue,.'. important parts of the canon of good, sensible, broadly in the Lincoln for the last time on Inauguration Day 1983. you know — a friend, a neighbor, a fam­ of health care as a right for all acceptable public policy. Guys who were there tell me there wasn't a dry eye despite ily member, or a member of your faith Americans. I hope you will study the , His concern for the environment and the Great Lakes the bitter cold and the even more chilling feeling that a community — is living without health issue of the uninsured, many of whom* . civil era of Michigan politics was walking out the door... are the most vulnerable in our commu'-"'. perhaps was the most notable. "The Great Lakes (are) the insurance. As a faith leader, it is rare ! world's largest collection of fresh water, and water will be never to return in the same way." that a week goes by when I am not con­ nity and make your voice heard in for the Midwest almost like oil is to the OPEC countries," They were, sadly, all too correct. In these days when our fronted by the challenges a member or a Washington by contacting your elected he said. politics seems captured by ideologues of both left and right family in my church faces because they representative. I urge all members of Seeing the catastrophic effect of the swings in prosperity and our political system seems so dysfunctional and out of are uninsured. Here in Michigan, we our community to go to of the auto industry in his state, he predicted that touch with ordinary people, it's hard not to be nostalgic for have 1.1 million living without health www.CoverTheUnmsured.org to e-mail Midwestern states would have to restructure themselves if the contributions of William Milliken, an admirable politi­ coverage, forced to gamble every day their members of Congress and tell they were to recover. cian and truly civilized man, that they won't get sick or injured. them to make health coverage a priority, TheTteCJohn Duckworth ministers at He urged schools to start emphasizing computers and Today, nearly 46 million Americans — Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church in what we would now call "high tech" to prepare young peo­ Phil Power is a longtime observer of politics, economic and education one in seven ~ are living without health Westiand. ple for a globally competitive economy. He urged an end of issues in Michigan. 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Taylor Towers should call Summer Picnic their building manager for Sunshine, lightening bugs Charger alumni bash their day of distribution. and the sounds of ice cream All alumni of Churchill High Food distributed for the trucks - it's time for summer School - Class of 1971 through month of June will include and the annual Westland sen­ Class of 2006 ~ are invited to Washington Elementary Washington student, for pro­ The party also included a disc tuna, apple juice, mixed ' ior Friendship Center summer the annual Churchill Alumni School drew a crowd of more viding four inflatables, an air jockey, clowns, prizes, food, and fruit and northern beans. picnic. Summer Bash from 10 a.m. to than 700 on Friday, June 2, to brush tattoo artist, five carnival a performance by Zeemo The For more information, The get-together will be 6 p.m. Saturday, June 17, at the celebrate the buildings history games and staff members to One Man Circus. "The kids call the Dorsey Center sur­ noon-3 p.m. Friday, June 16, at Waterford Bend Park at Six as it prepares to close its doors. assist with the event. were able to see teachers and plus food hotline at (734) the center. There will be the Mile and Northville Road. Organizer Kathy Bartoszyk "Let's give her (Washington) staff that had previously been at 595-0366. customary barbecue fare of "Three years ago, we decided called the event "a huge suc­ the proper send off for a life­ the school," said Bartoszyk. The program is adminis­ chicken, ribs, salads and straw­ to throw a gathering for every cess." She thanked Ken Knapp, time well spent serving the "The kids had a great time and tered by the Wayne County berry shortcake as well as person who ever attended owner of Eccentric families of southwest Livonia," that's all that matters." Office of Senior Services. dancing and listening to the Livonia Churchill," writes Entertainment and a former said Knapp. music of the Tommy James "Don" Chris Nicholson, Class of Trio. '73. "This has become an annu­ Tickets for the picnic are $8 al gathering called the for Friendship Center members Churchill Alumni Summer and $12 for non-members. Bash." They're available at the center, There's no fee, but donations 1119 Newburgh, south of Ford. are accepted. The pavilion, Westland. For more informa­ park and baseball diamond are tion, call (734) 722-7628. reserved and picnic-attendees are invited to bring their own food, beer and sports gear. No Famed historian and author other alcohol or glass bottles Frank O'Reilly is the scheduled are allowed. Charcoal is pro­ vided. Bring a camera and Ijwwr^' h guest speaker when the Jw O Abraham Lincoln Civil War yearbook. IP •"! 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BY HUGH GALLAGHER Initiative," because they define Grutter case, however, involv­ Granholm's re-election cam­ STAFF WRITER "civil rights" differently. ing the UM Law School's paign. It's important to note that "It's important to note that admission's program, the Gratz questioned the sinceri­ Jennifer Gratz, director of the Michigan Civil Rights Court upheld the university's ty of some Republican political the initiative only affects the Michigan Civil Rights Commission have become policy based on promoting leaders who oppose the ballot three specific areas-public Initiative, insists that the pro­ completely political. They had diversity on campus. initiative. posed ballot initiative amend­ no authority to do anything The MCRI Web site and "It's convenient for them to contracting, public ing the state Constitution to with the signatures" she said. Gratz have linked all opposi­ say that," she said. "It's politi­ ban preferential affirmative "Gov. (Jennifer) Granholm tion to the initiative to a radi­ cally convenient. They don't employment and public action programs is a civil appointed them to investigate cal group'called By Any want it to be part of their cam­ education/ rights issue. even though she knew they Means Necessary. But the paign." had no authority." amendment has been opposed Waymire said he didn't see Jennifer Gratz "The opposition wants to Michigan Civil Rights Initiative make this about affirmative David Waymire, a political by both Granholm, her guber­ what political advantage a action," she said. "They say consultant with Martin natorial opponent Dick Republican candidate would affirmative action, equal- Waymire and spokesman for DeVos, both Michigan United gain by opposing the initiative. meant to help women. opportunity programs will be One United Michigan, which States senators, several busi­ "Our response is that it is He said it would return eliminated. This only affects was organized three years ago ness, labor and civic organiza­ vital to our state's economy to Michigan to the 1960s in certain kinds of programs, pro­ to oppose the initiative, said tions. One United Michigan's encourage diversity. The states terms of gender equality. grams that give preference. in a telephone interview there board of directors includes that are doing the best are "I believe women should be- representatives from the AFL- "It won't affect affirmative I* is evidence of "excessive fraud those that have incorporated judged on their character, CIO, UAW, the Michigan action programs that make TOM HOFFMEYER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER in the collection of signa­ diversity" Waymire said. their merit and their accom- ; Catholic Conference, the sure wide nets are cast for tures." plishments, and not on their : Jennifer Gratz from the Michigan ACLU, Detroit Renaissance, positions, that you're not just AFFECT ON WOMEN sex," Gratz said. "I want to Civil Rights Initiative Committee. "There was a disproportion­ New Detroit, the AFT and the going to the old boys network. know when I get called for,a ate percentage of people who MEAandtheNAACP. Gratz said opponents were It won't affect programs that , job opportunity that it's based to reverse an earlier decision signed who were minority or Waymire said the group also being deceptive in saying that make sure testing isn't biased on what I've done and not on, declining to hear complaints from Democratic areas. They has the support of many cham­ the amendment would be toward one group or another. my sex." about fraud in efforts to over­ (MCRI) had handlers sent out bers of commerce. detrimental to women. Those affirmative action pro­ turn the 2003 Grutter vs. to say this was a civil rights "It's important to note that Gratz, who was living in grams can and should contin­ Bollinger U.S. Supreme Court issue." Gratz said the chair of the the initiative only affects San Diego, came back to ue forever. We should always decision and called on He said their intent was to MCRI drive is state Rep. Leon three specific areas — public Michigan this year to lead the be looking at things to make Attorney General Mike Cox to "fool people." Drolet. She said initiative sup­ contracting, public employ­ campaign launched by sure they're not biased. But we investigate charges of criminal porters also include Michigan ment and public education," California's Ward Connerly, want to go back to original fraud in the gathering of peti­ SUCCESSFUL SUIT Speaker of the House Craig she said. "Our opponents who successfully led a similar intent of affirmative action." tion signatures. In 1997, Gratz sued the DeRoche and Attorney often talk about things out­ campaign in California.. Gratz met Tuesday with "It's ridiculous" Gratz said of University of Michigan after General Cox. side of this that the initiative Gratz said she filed her Observer ££ Eccentric editors the complaint. She said she being rejected for admission "BAMN is our most vocal would have no impact on. original lawsuit because she the day after the Michigan had worked with the petition­ to the university, claiming she opposition and who we deal They talk about girls' sports. saw the effects of the Civil Rights Commission ers and helped with their was discriminated against with most often," Gratz said. A constitutional amendment Michigan program on others released a report finding that training. She said there may because of the university's use She called BAMN the "storm in the state of Michigan will who had sought admission to efforts by Gratz's group to have been some misunder­ of a two-track admissions grid troopers" for One United have no effect on Title IX and the school. place the issue on the standing of the purpose of the system. In 2003 the U.S. Michigan, She also said the you need only look at "You're taught all your life to November ballot "appeared to initiative but no attempt was Supreme Court struck down Michigan Civil Rights California, they've had 10 work hard, do well in school, > be* based on a massive cam­ made to deceive anyone. the preference program used Commission has been "co- years of history with the ini­ get good grades, be active in tiative." paign of fraud and deceit." She said the commission's in U-M's undergraduate opted by BAMN" for political the community and good ^The commission is calling on real problem was the name Literature, Science and Arts purposes. She also accused the She said the amendment things will happen to you," she; the Michigan Supreme Court "Michigan Civil Rights program. In the separate commission of being part of would not affect state sup­ said. 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Listings for the Community Calendar share information and meet others. . John Elbe at (734) 414-3401 or Curt discharged Veteran that is in need or Tutorial program Advocacy group should be submitted in writing. They Those interested in joining can be Gottlieb at (734) 525-8445. homeless and wants a better quality A tutoring program for students is The Wayne-Westiand Alliance for the i can be mailed to Sue Mason at 36251 scheduled on a bus route for trans­ Vietnam Vets of life can call (734) 728-0527.' offered at the Salvation Army Wayne- Mentally III, a self-help and advocacy * Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150, by fax at portation. For information/call (734) The Plymouth-Canton Vietnam Pet-A-Pet Westland Corps Community Center, group, meets at 7 p.m. the first and (734) 591-7279 or by e-mail at'sma- 722-7632. Veterans of America, Chapter 528, The Pet-A-Pet animal visitation pro­ 2300 Venoy in Westland. The program, third Thursday of the month at St. [email protected]. For more Choir meet at 7:30 p.m. the second Monday gram provides pet therapy with the 3:45-5:15 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays Jo'hn's Episcopal Church, 555 S. Wayne information, call (734) 953-2112. The Senior Choir, under the leadership of every month at the PlymouthVFW help of volunteers. Pets should be isipr students 9 and older in Wayne, Road, at Bayview, Westland. For more of Robert Cassidy, is open to those Post 6695, on S. Mill Street, just north friendly, well-behaved and must have Westland and Rorriulus Fortofof^a*- information, call (734) 362-8825: SPECIAL EVENTS .who like to sing. It meets 9:30 a.m. of Ann Arbor Road. If you served in the current vaccinations. There is a $5 tiop on participating or volunteering, TOPS Thursday. For information, call the U.S. military between 1964 and 1975, membership fee. Volunteer opportuni­ cat! Tyrone Peterson, (734)>22-3660 TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) Theatre workshop Friendship Center, (734) 722-7632. even, if not, "in country" (combat ties are available at Hope Nursing Care Tutors need.to have at least a high ' meets every Wednesday at St. John's : '•> Aspiring actors and actresses entering Hearing checks zone) you are still eligible to become Center, 6:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of scJioqT education,. * ; Episcopal Church, 555 S. Wayne Road; -~ C grades seven through nine car? con­ Every third Tuesday of each month, a a member. Visit the Web site at the month (Marie Johnson, (734) 326- Westland. Weigh-in is 6:30-7:15 p.m., - '-],• quer stage fright, learn audition tech­ representative from Personalized' www.mihometown.com/oe/Plymouth 1200), and Marquette House, 10:30 a.m. $0Sf Ciub of Canton/ Westland3s a with the meeting 7:30-8:30 p.m. For »> -• \ niques, make-up techniques, dance Hearing Care of Westland will check CantonVVA for more information. the second Wednesday of the month nonprofit support group for stay-at- more information/call Rosalie at (734)*--' moves, and be coached in acting, dic­ and clean hearing aids free, 2-3 p.m. Friends of library (Lorna Johnson, (734) 425-1681). There home mothers. There are weekly 728-0299. •:::- tion, and singing at the Youth Musical by appointment only. Call (734) 722- The Friends of the William P. Faust are aiso openings at Garden City events, Mom'sNight Out, age-oriented, Menopause & More tA Theatre Workshop hosted by the 7632 for more information. Public Library organization meets at 2 Hospital, 3 p.m. the fourth Thursday of play groups and more For informa­ A Menopause & More support group the month (Stacy Suida, (734) 458- L;rn Madonna University Lyric Theatre Exercise p.m. the second Tuesday of each tion, call Wendy, (734) 398-6957 for women meets 7-9 p.m. the first ' : 4392). Program.'Workshop participants will Simply Jazzercise is designed for month at the library, 6123 Centra! City Wednesday of the month in Classroom^ perform for famiiy and friends in the exercisers older than 40. The program Parkway. Call (734) 326-6123. Meetings Zonta Club FOR YOUR HEALTH 2 of the west addition of the Marian ^=-•' evening on the last day of the work­ provides a low, to moderate workout. last about one hour and are open to The Zonta Club of Northwest Wayne Women Center of St. Mary Mercy \^> shop. The workshop will be 9 a.m. to 3 The exercise improves strength, flexi­ the public. The group also holds a County, a service club to advance the Eating Disorders Hospital, 36475 Five Mile, Livonia. No-' '."•• p.m. Monday-Friday, June 26-30, with a bility, balance, posture, coordination book sale during regular library hours status of women, meets every month Get help, get real information and real registration is necessary, and the "' • ' finale performance at 7 p.m. Friday, and cardiovascular endurance. It at the library. on the fourth Monday at the Holiday expectations, at an eating disorder group is free of charge. For more ••"*;v June 30. It will be held at Madonna incorporates simple dance routines In Harmony Inn, Livonia. For more information, support group which meets 7-8:30 information, call (734) 655-1100. University, 36600 Schoolcraft at with walking or jogging patterns and The Wayne Chapter of the Barbershop call Pat Harris at (734) 420-2920 p.m. Wednesday in the auditorium of Support group Levan in Livonia. resistance exercises. Wear loose-fit­ Harmony Society meets at 7:30 p.m. Franklin PTSA Garden City Hospital, 6245 Inkster A support group for people with Registration is $375 and includes a ting clothing and comfortable shoes. Tuesdays at Kirk of Our Savior The Franklin High School PTSA is seek­ Road, Garden City. All meetings are chronic illness meets on Fridays every-v light breakfast, lunch and a snack Light weights and an exercise mat are Presbyterian Church, 36660 Cherry ing members. Membership is open to closed - for people of ali ages with other week, at the Westside Mental each day. Applications can be suggested. Classes are 10:15 a.m. Hill, west of Wayne Road, Westland. those who care about the schools and eating disorders and are free of Health Services, 32932 W. Warren, Suite.;. Monday, 5 p.m. Wednesday, 10:15 a.m. obtained by contacting Barbara Wiitsie Gentlemen interested in the chapter's the community. Members need not -charge. Family and friends support is 103, Westland. The support group is a • Friday, at $3 per person per class. Sign at (734) 432-5715, or by e-mail at bwilt- Renaissance Chorus or who enjoy have a student in the schooi. Price is. • on the second Wednesday of the service of Awareness Counseling up at the front desk at the Westland [email protected]. quartetting can call membership $3 for students, $5 for adults. Checks month while parents support is on the Services. There is a $10 for each meet- • Friendship Center or call (734) 722- chairman Bob Wolf at (734)421-1652, should be made payable to Franklin - fourth Wednesday of the month. For ing which will be facilitated by a pro­ 7632. or attend a rehearsal. PTSA and sent to 31000 Joy, Livonia Ml more information, call Darlene at (734) fessional, For more information, call' - Travel Group Civil Air Patrol 48150. 324-3089. (734) 513-8295 or (313) 562-2800. Friendship Center - The Friendship Travel Group meets 1 Emergency service is just one of the Tne Senior Resources Department p.m. the second Friday of each month congressional^ mandated missions of (Friendship Center), 1119 K. Newburgh, (unless a large event is scheduled) in the Civil Air Patrol, which includes Westland, offers a variety of programs the Westland Friendship Center, 1119 N. ground and air search-and-rescue ~ for older adults. The Web site Newburgh. Programs include celebra­ operations. The Civil Air Patrol, which Do you fit with your Financial www.ci.westtaftd.mi.us offers more tion of birthdays, door prizes, descrip­ is the official U.S. Air Force auxiliary, is information. Call (734) 722-76.32. tion of new classes or programs, made up of civilian volunteers. To Senior dinners^ speakers from tour companies, iearn more about CAP or training as The Wayne'Ford Civic League hosts overview of day/ overnight trips and an air crew or ground team member, Senior Dinnei Dances with live refreshments. Call (734) 722-7632. contact the Wiilow Run Composite entertainment cweral times each Dyer Center Squadron (MI-260). Call Capt Dane . month for COL. .sandsingles50 The Wayne-West land school district's Hansen, deputy commander/recruiter, /o at (734) 485-3021 or visit the Web site years and older. ,he cost is $8 dona­ Dyer Senior Adult Center offers activi­ APR Introductory Rate* tion for members of the league and ties Monday-Thursday at the center, on www.members.home.net/caplibera- $10 Marquette between Wayne and tors/., donation for non-members. Ali dances Newburgh roads. 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Those interested can Toastmasters Club can help people For information, call (734) 728-0527. sign up at the center's front desk or overcome their fear of speaking in . Food is distributed to veterans once a call (734) 722-7632. front of people by teaching public month throughout the month and Visually impaired speaking in a friendly and supportive there is a supplemental food program wwwxscu.org 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays. The Vaur Mvltigs Insured to $10Q,0IM "APR = Annual Percentage Rate. Maximum 18% APR. All home equity lines are tort The Visually impaired Persons

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An Ordinance to provide revenue for municipal purposes for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2006, by adopting a budget and appropriations. Whereas, the City Manager has submitted to the City Council a proposed budget upon which a public hearing was held on June 5,2006, as required by Article VI, Section 6.06(B) of the Charter of the City of Garden City; Ordinance A 06-004 Therefore, be it ordained that there is hereby appropriated for said fiscal year the amounts set forth in the following ANNUAL BUDGET ORDINANCE tabulations which, pursuant to the "Uniform Budgeting and Accounting Act" (M.C.L.A. 141.421 et. Seq.)

nVflv^ Bl Mffer fcn^ftW Be it further ordained by the Mayor and Couneilmembers of the City of Garden City that the Annual Budget of the City for the period from July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007, as summarized below, representing the various budgetary centers of the FY06-07 Annual Budget as defined by P.A. 621 of 1978, as last amended, be and the same is hereby adopted.

General Fund Summary 1 Building Department Revenues Expenditures Revenues ' Expenditures General Property Taxes 11,537,782.00 Mayor &. Council 50,710.00 Transfer from Other Fund 0.00 Personnel 493,796.00 Business Licenses/Permits 20,000.00 21st District Court 729,046.00 Permits/Inspections 399,600.00 Operating/Services 3,150.00 Non-Business Licenses/Permits 15,000.00 City Administration/Personnel ' 407,923.00 Planning / Zoning Fee's 10,700.00 Capital Outlay 0.00 State Shared Revenues 4,058,026.00 Clerk Treasurer 912,946.00 Rental Inspections 189,076.00 Prof/Tech 102,430.00 Grants __ Local Units 225,891.00 Non-Departmental 6,173,494.00 Charges for Services 799,920.00 Police 4,649,736.00 TOTAL REVENUES $599,376.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $599,376.00 Fines and Forfeits 545,000.00 Fire 2,281,142.00 Miscellaneous Revenue 963,300.00 Building & Protective Inspections 0.00 Contributions/Public Enterprises 230,000.00 Dept. of Public Services 2,184,690.00 Contributions/Other Funds 938,500.00 Parks & Recreation 739,973.00 li'fe^f^ l\>lK e Drup Forfeiture Fund Summary Boards & Commissions 83,190.00 Revenues Expenditures • Debt Service 1,120,569.00 Confiscations 25,000.00 Expenditures 72,200.00 Use of Fund Balance 47,000.00 Interest 200.00 TOTAL REVENUES $19,333,419.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $19,333,419.00 TOTAL REVENUES $72,200.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $7230.00

M.Mur **!n i i I mill >IIIIIIII,II \ InWnriafor iMiiirl Nummary kevmiubs L&peliulllUes 1 itlWIMIIt Expenditures Gas & Weight Tax 1,183,692.00 Expenditures 804,180.00 Property Tax lievy 62,000.00 Increase Fund Balance 0.00 Interest on Investments 30,000.00 Increase in Fund Balance 409,512.00 Personal Property Tax Levy 0.00 Incinerator Debt Service 312,681.00 Decrease in Fund Balance 0.00 Interest on Investments 10,000.00 Tax Tribunal Refund , 2,967.00 TOTAL REVENUES $1,213,692.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $1,213,692.00 Use of Fund Balance 243,648.00 TOTAL REVENUES $315,648.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $315,648.0©

Local Street Fund Summary I 1 ..iiw.il I >nprn\i im lit - Itayccfo S*'und Summnry Revenues Expenditures Ueieniu:!) I xni-iifliliin" Gas & Weight Tax 500,120.00 Expenditures 907,700.00 Use of Fund Balance 0.00 Expenditures 50,500.00 Transfer _ Major Streets 405,580.00 Debt Service 0.00 Transfer _ General Fund 50,000.00 Interest on Investments 2,000.00 Interest Earnings 500.00 Decrease in Fund Balance 0.00 TOTAL REVENUES $50,500.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $50,500.00 TOTAL REVENUES $907,700.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $907,700.00

C ill I I line! "Miinin. WHtcr & Srwer Fund Summar> Revenues Expenditures Cevenue s Expenditures Revenues 110,000.00 Expenditures 0,00 Water/Sewer Revenue 6,825,978.00 Expenditures 8,251,732.00 Interest 500.00 Transfer to General Fund 185,000.00 Other Revenue 777,500.00 Decrease in Fund Balance 74,500.00 Increase Fund Balance ,0.00; Decrease Retained Earnings 648,254.00 TOTAL REVENUES $185,000.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $185,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES $8,251,732.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $8,251,732,00

("able Franc :hise PEG fr>c* Dovt ntouii l)i'\i ifipim .-it lin'ioiit KOUlUUf. txptnoituixs I* in * HI Hi Payments by Cable Companies 30,075.00 Expenditures 34,075.00 115,000.00 Use of Fund Balance 4,000.00 Use of Fund Balance 213,090.00 Administration 442,617.00 TOTAL REVENUES $34,075.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $34,075.00 Interest on Investments 25,000.00 Debt Service 182,689.00 Misc Revenue 90,919.00 TOTAL REVENUES $740,306-00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $740,306.00

[ ' •iinniiiniU l)i*M lfi|iiiifin lilfii k I•r.inl "Miiiini.iriiiiini.irvv Library Fund Summary m •R.~.M-. """ " r T ,.nr.. • Hj^i £!!UU L>.' 'tiithluiLs County Grant Transfer 196,000.00 Salaries 0.00 Transfer from General Fund 245,000.00 Personnel * 248,500.00 Rehab Funding Housing Rehab 144,900.00 Fee's/ Fines. 48,110.00 Operating/Services 3,900.00 ADA Compliance 0.00 Grant's / Aid 22,000.00 Capital Outlay 18,110.00 Administration 14,600.00 Interest 700.00 Prof/Tech 45,300.00 Planning expenditures/facility impr 36,500.00 Use of Fund Balance 0.00 id ihilii ilnni It< \f>l\iiifr 1 unci TOTAL REVENUES $315,810.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $315,810.00

I Hi h milil.ii.i n Ki •IIKIIIL I mid i ALL FUNDS ALLFUNDS Revenues Expenditures. TOTAL REVENUES $ 34,356,282.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 34,356,282.00 Repayments of Loans 30,000.00 Housing Rehabilitation 30,000.00 TOTAL REVENUES $30,000.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $30,000.00

Jaylee Lynch Allyson M. Bettis . Mayor Treasurer/City Clerk Adopted: 06/05/06 Publish: June 15,2006 Resolution No. A 06-004 www.hometmvidife.com Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, June 15,2006 (*) A19 Sheriff warns boaters who drink 'Memorial Day weekend fact that water temperature is marked the beginning of boat- Sheriff Warren C.Evans has still dangerously cold. iilg season in metro Detroit, Even thought the air temper­ and the Wayne County ordered an increased ature is starting to get up into Sheriff's Office Marine the 80's, today's water temper­ Division has been preparing to ature is still only 54 degrees. make sure the season is a safe At that temperature, hypother­ one. mia can set in very quickly and : 'SheriffWarren C, Evans has the risk of drowning increases. ordered an increased crack­ Evans said that boaters need to down on people who operate be extremely cautious to avoid recreational watercrafts under Ifofal falling in the water and to tfle influence of alcohol. It is always wear a personal floata­ estimated that half of all boat­ are tion device. ing accidents are alcohol relat­ There are more than ed. 280,000 registered boats in "We want people to have fun Wayne County. Evans said each this boating season, but above of them represents a potential all; we want them to do it safe­ time, Evans said. accident or tragedy if the oper­ ly^ said Evans. "I have instruct- The Sheriff's Office has six ators aren't cautious. Each e^iour marine officers to be patrol boats in its marine divi­ year sheriff's deputies provide extra vigilant in enforcing alco­ sion, and deputies will spend basic boater safety classes to hol laws on the water." much of their time focusing on more than 2,500 residents and Under state law, boaters are the county's primary waterway classes are still being held. allowed to drink alcohol, as - the Detroit River - including Class information is available long their blood alcohol limit areas of Lake St. Clair at the online at does not exceed 0.10 percent. north end and Lake Erie at the www.waynecounty.com/sheriff The legal limit in Michigan for south. Additional safety tips: boaters did not go down to .08 The Marine Division is • Though it is not illegal, all in October 2004 as it did for staffed with six officers, spe­ occupants of a watercraft motorists. cially trained in marine law should refrain from consuming "The limits may be different, enforcement and search and alcohol while boating but the penalties are the same," rescue. The unit performs law • Have enough life jackets Evans said. enforcement duties as well as for everyone on board and The penalty for a first offense search and rescue operations, wear them at all times of Operating While Intoxicated boat livery inspections, boat B Make sure life jackets fit is a maximum $500 fine and accident investigations, alcohol properly up to 90 days in jail. A second enforcement and regatta • Know your boat's capacity offense could bring a $1,000 patrols. Marine officers make H Boats should also be fine and up to one year in jail about 6,000 stops per year in equipped with an adequate fire Wayne County Sheriff's deputies will be out on the county's lakes enforcing water safety laws. or significant community serv­ order to check boat safety. extinguisher, horn or whistle, ice, A person caught for the Something else that boaters lights or signal flares and a third time could face felony need to keep in mind as they floatation device with a line charges and possible prison take to lakes and rivers is the attached. POOR SLEEP?

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RELIGION CALENDAR If you want to submit an item for the case of inclement weather event will For Bethany Suburban West, a 1455. Spiritus Sanctus Academy is accept­ ONGOING religion calendar, fax it to (734) 591- be held indoors in church fellowship Catholic organization providing peer Anniversary celebrations ing registration for fall for its acade­ 7279 or write: Religion Calendar, hall. Everyone is welcome. Call (734) support to the divorced and separat­ Grace Baptist Church's 50th anniver­ mies in Plymouth and Ann Arbor. The Learner's Bible study Observer Newspapers, 36251 421-7620. ed of all Christian faiths, 9:30 a.m. sary celebration begins with a family private, Catholic 7 p.m. Mondays, in Room A101, at Ward Schoolcraft, Livonia, M! 48150. The Benefit concert Saturday, June 17, at Leon's, 30149 picnic 11 a.m. Saturday, June 24, at schools grades K-8, are run by the Presbyterian Church, 40000 W. Six deadline for an announcement to 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 16, to sponsor Ford, across from Kmart, Garden City. Boulan Park in Troy. A concert wilt fol­ Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of Miie, Northviile. Call (248) 374-5920. appear in the Thursday edition is medical mission trip to Togo, West All separated, divorced and singles low at 6 p.m. at the church, 280 East the Eucharist at 10450 Joy Road, Church service noon Monday. Africa, at Memorial Church of God, welcome. Call (734) 513-9479. • Lincoln, Birmingham. A special Plymouth, call (734) 414-8430, and Loving God by loving people, meets 10 35475 Five Miie, Livonia. Call (248) Sunday message series Sunday morning Recognition service 4101 East Joy Road, Ann Arbor, call a.m. Sunday, at Westwood Community JUNE 348-5471 for more information. Inspired by The Da Vinci Code 9 a.m. (June 25) will be held 10 a.m. to noon. (734) 996-3855. Church, 1119 Newburgh, Westland. • Concert features Cameron Warne (vio­ and 10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 18, What On Monday, ladies enjoy a luncheon at Donuts and Coffee served. Call (734) Bible study groups lin) and Rachael Kerr (piano). about Mary Magdalene?, and June 25, 11:30 a.m. at the church. The men play 254-0093. a 9-hole golf tournament starting at 9 The Wednesday group meets 10 a.m. Sock hop Women, Jesus and Christianity, at Bible study a.m. at Sylvan Glen Golf Course fol­ to noon on the first and third Presented by Bethany Suburban West, Farmington Hills Church of God, 25717 Bible and playtime Two classes meet 10 a.m. to noon the lowed by a cookout. For information, . Wednesday of each month, the a Catholic organization to provide Power, between 10 and 11 Mile roads. For moms and tots 10-11 a.m. first and third Wednesdays, and 7-9 call (248) 646-2000, ext. 10, or visit Thursday group 7-9 p.m. June 15, on peer support to the divorced and sep­ Call (248) 477-9144 or visit Wednesdays beginning July 12, at p.m. the first and third Thursdays, at www.gbcministries.org. Visitors are -the first and third Thursday of each arated of all Christian faiths 8 p.m. to visitwww.fhchurchofgod.org. Vineyard Church of Farmington Hills St. Michael's Catholic Church, on welcome to come to celebrate the month in the rectory at St. Michael's midnight Saturday, June 16, at St. Carillon series 29200 Shiawasee (by Middlebeit and 9 Plymouth at Hubbard, Livonia. The Golden Jubilee. . the Archangel Catholic Church, Robert Bellarmine, 27101W. Chicago Begins 10 a.m. and noon Sunday, June mile). No charge. For information, call Wednesday group is studying Women Plymouth and Hubbard, Livonia. The and Inkster roads, Redford. Cost is $15, 18 and continues July 9,23 and 30; " TOPS (248) 766-0143. of Courage in the Bible. The Thursday Wednesday group is studying Women includes refreshments. Doors open at Aug. 6,13 and 20, and Sept. 10, fea­ Stands for Take Off Pounds Sensibly, Free event session is reading the Letters of St; of Courage in the Bible, the Thursday 7:30 p.m. For details, call (734) 261- tures guest carillonneurs from the group meets 7 p.m. every For students entering fifth through Paul from prison. Based on Little Rock group The Letters of St. Paul from 5716. Australia, France, South, Carolina, Ann Thursday evening at St. Thomas A' seventh grade, meet new friends, Scripture Series: Call (734) 261-1455. "Prison. Classes are small and informal Choir concert Arbor, East Lansing, and Illinois, at Becket Church, 555 S. LiSley Road, bring old friends, games, ice cream, School registration ;and based on the Little Rock Scripture Sacred music by the High School Kirk in the Hills, 1340 West Long Lake, Canton. Weigh in is from 6:15 p.m. to make no-sew blankets for charity 7-10 Hosanna-Tabor Lutheran School is Series. For information, call (734) 261- Chancel Choir from Second Bloomfield Hills. All are welcome. Call 6:55 p.m. We are a weight support p.m. Friday, July 21, at St. Aidan accepting applications for grades PK- •1455. Presbyterian Church, Bloomington, (248) 626-2515 or visit * group that encourages members to Catholic Church, 17500 Farmington 8 for the 2006-2007 school year, at Strawberry festival Illinois 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 16, at www.kirkinthekills.org. lose weight sensibly and keep it off. Road, Livonia. RSVP to (734) 425-9333. 9600 Leverne, Redford. After school, 5-9 p.m. Friday, June 16, on the First Presbyterian Church, 1669 West Eucharistic adoration For more information, call Mary at Crafters wanted care 3-6 p.m. Call (734) 937-2233 for grounds of Garden City Presbyterian Maple, Birmingham. A freewill offering Continues Wednesday, June 21, at St. (734)394-1328. For the St. Thomas a'Becket Church • information. Church on Middlebeit, one block south will be collected to benefit Michael the Archangel Church, Scripture studies Christmas Craft Show to be held 9 Bible study C 41 Ford. Fresh strawberries, baked Birmingham-First Music, a community Plymouth and Hubbard, Livonia. The 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays in the lower level a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at 555. Classes 9:30 a.m. Sunday, and 7 p.m. ^.goods and beverages will be served. music outreach organization which is church will be open for prayer and of Our Lady of Loretto Church, S. Lilley Road, Canton. The church is Wednesday, at Riverside Park Church :0ake sale, craft boutique, face paint­ sponsoring the event. Call (248) 644- private worship from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Six Mile and Beech Daly, Redford. Call now accepting applications for hand­ of God, 11771 Newburgh, Livonia. Call, ing for children. Square dancing 2040, ext. 136. Benediction service. Everyone is wel­ (313) 534-9000. made crafts oniy. Call (734) 981-1333. (734) 464-0990. On Sunday Family : troupe will dance and give lessons. In Breakfast meeting come to participate. Call (734) 261- Fall registration Worship begins at 10:45 a.m.

PHILLIP CALVIN VAILS Born in Detroit, Michigan on January -* 21,1987. He was preceded in death by his mother, Yve Loren Vails and his great-grandmother, Dorothy Howard. Phillip accepted Christ at an early age and was very active at Friendship Baptist Church from then on. He was a member of the Jubilee Chorus, served as President of the Youth ^DtlUdTleS, iviMiaid, K6fll8inGitff)Gc Department as well as President of the Junior Usher Board. Phillip also •-t served as Vice-President of the Progressive National Baptist Convention Midwest Region Youth in addition to other spiritual activities. Phillip graduated from Southfield Senior High School in 2005 with hon­ ors. He spent his summers working as HERBERT LESLIE ALICE M. PATTON a Day Camp Counselor for Southfield Parks and Recreation. He was a mem­ ^y-t '. BROWNFIELD, Age 91, of Birmingham, died ber of Thespian Troupe .1509, Age 95, June 12, 2006. Beloved hus­ Wednesday, June 7, 2006 in Gaylord. TechnoJays, and the Madrigal Choir. band of the late Helen. Loving father Mrs. Patton was born in Detroit on Phillip was among the first people to of William (Carolyn). Proud grandfa­ August 7, 1914. During the 1930's receive the Alexander Hamilton Award ther of Laura (Paul) Andoni, Michael, and the early 40's she worked as a for Achievement. He was also Chair and the late Brian. Beloved great, bookkeeper for the National Bank of of the Youth Advisory Committee, a grandfather of Christopher and Detroit and volunteered as an ambu­ Southfield community service organi­ V Matthew. Herbert worked at Chrysler lance driver for the Red Cross during zation. Through Y.A.C., Phillip was World War II. On October 6, 1942 she Corporation from 1941 through his asked to travel to South Carolina in -*ir.« -* *'•** ^" *g -"J* retirement in 1976. He was active in married Harvey William Patton, a order to promote the importance of v BASCC (Birmingham Area Senior reporter, then managing editor of the community service during his senior -V * RS Citizens Council) and Kiwanis Detroit News. After her marriage, she year of high school. Phillip continued •TO International. Visitation, Wm. R. became a homemaker and raised four his education at Michigan State children. During the 1980's to the mid Hamilton Co., 820 E. Maple Rd., University where he majored in Debbie Pranschke and son Joseph can't wait for the Vacation Bible School June 19-23, at Hosanna-Tabor Lutheran Birmingham, Friday, 3 to 7:00 PM. 1990's she volunteered at Providence General Management and succeeded Euneral Mass, St. Regis Catholic Hospital in Southfield. For the last 15 as an honors student. His activities Church in Redford. This year's theme is a treasure hunt. Church, 3695 Lincoln Drive at years, she had been working-out 3 included Professional African- Lahser, Bloomfield Twp., Saturday, times each week at the Beaumont Americans Networking, the Multi- June 17th at 10:00 A.M. In lieu of Cardiac Rehabilitation Center and Racial Unity Living Experience, and flowers, tributes may be made to taking classes in Tai Chi. Mrs. Patton an internship for CollegeWorks BASCC or Kiwanis International. was preceded in death by her husband Painting as a manager. Phillip made Harvey William; her son and daughter sure that God came first in his life and in-law Harvey William Jr. and VIRGINIA K. GIBBONS through all the hardships and adversi­ Pamela; her grandson, Scott Patton ty he faced, he never faltered. He was Age 88, a resident of Bloomfield and her brothers Martin and James warm and kind, as well as genuinely Hills since 1965, died June 12, 2006 Jeremiah Gibbons. She is survived by nice and loving. He loved his family at Mercy Bellbrook in Rochester her children, Anne T. Patton and her and had nothing but high hopes for .Hills. Mrs. Gibbons was born husband, George Mesritz of them. Phillip loved music and was -November 24, 1917 in Chicago, Birmingham, James M. Patton and his always rapping his gospel or his feel­ 'Illinois. Mrs- Gibbons graduated from wife, Heidi Cook of Farmington, ings. He went by the name of Preach. BY LINDA ANN CrIOMIN sixth grade 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. meets courage 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ..ji^irdue University with a Bachelors Mary Alice Patton of Chicago; and STAFF WRITER Monday-Friday, June 19-23, at Monday-Friday, June 19-23, for stu- ! ; He was very proud that his music was of Science, with a major in Chemistry grandson, Daniel Colby Patton of positive, creative, and unique. He Covenant Community Church off dents entering kindergarten through lEftid became DuPont's first female Farmington. A memorial mass will be never failed to mention his love of In the next several days Beech Daly, north of Five Mile, in Chemist. Mrs. Gibbons was a mem­ held Thursday, June 15, 2006, at 11 entering seventh grade. Kids enjoy = God. Phillip's sense of humor was Debbie Pranschke plans to move Redford. No charge. Pre-registration ber of the Christ Child Society and an AM at Holy Name Catholic Church in transcendent as he often managed to inflatables, crafts and loads of arctic .^active member of the Church of St. Birmingham. Memorial contributions leave a room in stitches. His outlook a large, black trunk to Hosanna- appreciated, but not required. Call adventures, at the church, 40000 Six *0wen in Bloomfield" Hills. She may be made to the Capuchin Soup was extremely positive, his spirit was Tabor Lutheran Church in (313) 535-3100. Mile, Northviile. No charge. Call (248) ^enjoyed golf, gardening, travel, shop­ Kitchen, 1820 Mt. Elliot, Detroit, MI strong, and he will always be remem­ Redford. No, she's not donating "It's based on Veggie Tales, a popu­ 374-5975. ping, lunch, jewelry, but especially 48207. Arrangements were handled bered for his unforgettable smile. it for a rummage sale, but bor­ lar cartoon. The characters are veg­ .'spending time with her children, by Nelson Funeral Home, PO Box Phillip is survived by his aunts, Vivian MEMORIAL CHURCH OF grandchildren and great-grandchil- 1548, Gaylord, MI 49734. Williams, Nancy Andrews (Michael), rowing it from a church mem­ etables," said Tammy Davey, who. ,$ren. Mrs. Gibbons is survived by her Juliette Crawford (Wallace), uncle ber for this year's Vacation Bible teaches the adult Bible school running CHRIST children, James, Patrick (Phyllis), Marlon Vails, guardians Paul and School. The chest demonstrates concurrently with the kids' Veggie Jerusalem Marketplace: Where J$tary Lynn (Ron) Esak and Kathleen Linda Cooper, cousins Andrea the theme that Jesus is our !^Ann Potter; 9 grandchildren and 5 Tales directed by Kelly Govan. Jesus Walked to the Cross, is the •Humanic, Terrance Vails, Thomas greatest treasure. '^Teat-grandchildren. Mrs. Gibbons is Vails and a host of family and friends. "There will be crafts, music, games, theme of this year's VBS 6:30-8:30 ^.-preceded in death by her beloved hus- www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com Vacation Bible Schools snacks, and prizes for the kids. This is p.m. Monday-Friday, June 19-23, at the ;,band of 55 years, Martin Gibbons. around the area are assembling the first time for the adult Bible funeral from St. Owen Church, 6869 church, 35475 Five Mile, Livonia. Call' J&anklin Rd., Bloomfield Hills, MICHAEL G. CAPPEL decorations to turn churches school. Vou can come and grow in (734) 464-6722. 'Thursday 11am,. Friends may visit at Born February 28, 1940, into treasure hunts, fiestas and Christ while you participate. Come ^church beginning at 10:30am. died June 11,2006. Michael the arctic this summer. alone or bring a friend even if you GARDEN CITY is survived by his partner, ^Visitation at Lynch & Sons Funeral don't have a child in VBS. There's a PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ;Home, 1368 N. Crooks Rd. (between Joy; his four children, Pranschke, director of VBS 4^4-15 Mile Rds.) Wednesday 5-8pm. •Michele, Melissa, Maureen, and Mick; and Sunday School at Hosanna- nursery provided and it's also free. Vacation Bible School to seek the •Scripture service 7:30pm. Interment his sisters, Gayle, and Jayne; and his Tabor Lutheran Church, prom­ Adults will also do a craft - garden treasure found in the Bible 5:30-8:30; grandchildren, Amanda, Ashton, and tin Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, ises students (ages 3 to sixth stones." p.m. Monday-Thursday, June 26-29. '• "Southfield. Contributions appreciated WILLIAM "BILL" STOUT Pierce. He is loved and will be sorely Age 76, of Plymouth, passed away missed and will be welcomed into his grade) will have fun looking for Each day children take part in an ! ™;tp. the Parkinson Foundation. 30400 MT. VERNON BAPTIST ; ^telegraph Rd., Suite 150, Bingham June 13, 2006. Bill was a real estate new home by. his granddaughter, clues that lead them to treasure actual dig and find treasures that Sarins, MI 48025-5819. agent in the Plymouth area since Alexandra. All are welcome and 6-8:40 p.m. Monday-Friday, CHURCH remind them of the Bible story and encouraged to attend a memorial serv­ 1978. He retired after 30 years of June 19-23. In feet, her son It's a chilling experience at.Mt. God's promise for that day, at the .,. service in 1978 with the Wayne ice, at the Iverson Residence (please Joseph has invited several of his r MARGARET E. "PEGGY" County Road Commission serving as call 248-477-5985 for more informa­ Vernon Baptist Church in Redford. An church, 1841 Middlebeit, south of Ford HEBER a Fleet Manager. He came to tion/directions) to celebrate Michael's friends to come along. Arctic Edge Vacation Bible School Road. To register, call (734) 421-7620.; jlune 8, 2006. Age 84. Beloved moth­ Plymouth in 1937 from Howard City, life, at 5pm on June 16, 2006. To For the first time this year, takes place 6:15-8:35 p.m. Monday- There is also a light dinner and adult er, of Mitchell (Christine), Patrice and Michigan. He was a member of commemorate his service to the U.S. parents have the opportunity to Bible study. ' Calvary Baptist Church in Plymouth. Air Force, an honor guard salute will Friday, June 19-23, for ages 3-17, at the Kim (Howard) Campbell. Dear stay for a Timeless Treasures church, 8828 Wormer. No charge. Call I {grandmother of 6 grandchildren and 3 Bill was a avid sports fan; U of M take place at 7:30 pm. We look for­ BETHEL BAPTIST TEMPLE | :^great grandchildren. Also survived by football and playing golf, he enjoyed ward to seeing you there and helping Bible Study while their children (313) 537-7480. ^veral nieces and nephews. She was very much. Bill's family, especially us to share in his memories. attend the Treasure Cove VBS at SonTreasure Island is the VBS . his grandchildren, is what he lived TRINITY CHURCH ^preceded in death by. her husband, the church, 9600 Leverne, theme 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, ^piU and a son, Eric. Memorial serv- for. He is survived by loving wife of 40 years, Mary; his children, Thomas north of W. Chicago, east of This year's theme is 'No matter ' June 26-30. Activities conclude with a 4ee will be Monday, June 19 at Saint Inkster. Children, who are regis­ :|&niel Church, 7010 Valley Park (Jeanne), Michael (Beth), and Susan where you are, Jesus makes a world , Family Fun Night.6:30 p.m. June 30, at ;©rive, Clarkston at 10 am. (Daniel) Gerken; grandchildren, tered in advance, receive a CD of of difference' {for kids entering Bethel Baptist Temple, 29475 Six Mile, Zachary, Kiersten, Brendan, Madelyn, Let the music played during VBS. kindergarten through sixth grade, 9 Livonia. Call (734) 525-3664. Alex, Jack, Lauren, Conor, Abigail; For more information, call (734) brothers, John and Robert (Colleen), a.m. to noon Monday-Friday, June 19- and sister, Mary Maxey; Many others 591-6367 or (734) 422-3536. 23, at the church, 10101 W.Ann Arbor HOLY CROSS EVANGELICAL nieces and nephews also survive. There is no charge. Road at Gotfredson, Plymouth. There LUTHERAN CHURCH Funeral service Saturday, 11:00am, at is no charge for the kids VBS or a spe­ the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, know... Joseph attended his first VBS Treasure Cove theme 9:30 a.m. to 280 South Main, Plymouth.Visitation at age 3. He's now 7 and looking cial program for parents. Parent Time 12:15 p.m. Monday-Friday, June 26-30, Thursday, 3-9pm, and Friday, l-9pm. forward to the Bible stories, is for parents of VBS kids. There wili for ages 3-11, at the church, 30650 Six .#•* When you've lost r Memorials may be made to the Bill music, crafts, games, skits, and be presentations, projects and an Mile, Livonia. No charge. Call (734) J Stout Memorial Fund, c/o the a loved one, place - -:a. snacks at VBS. opportunity to become familiar with 427-1414 or visit www.holycrosslivo- Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, or to the Bible stories your child is learning. the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, your notice on our "He very much enjoys learn­ nia.org 3VIARLENE VAN PATTEN Michigan Chapter, 1421 East 12 Mile website and in ing about God," said Pranschke. "We'll be traveling to five different $ige 62, June 12, 2006. Beloved wife Rd., BIdg.A, Madison Heights, "He's excited about that, particu­ countries," said Karen Hader, chil­ HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN *&f William. Dear mother of Deanna Michigan 48071. larly about VBS because there is CHURCH harper (Dennis Pechler), Martin dren's director. "Trading Places is the so much fun involved. I think it's theme. We'll make it look like an air­ ^(Elizabeth) and Steven (Michelle). iF Fiesta: Where kids are fired up p&pving grandmother of 12, g_reat in every edition of a great thing to have the kids port in China, Brazil. It will be a busy about Jesus 9 a.m. to noon Monday- "grandmother of 9. Sister of Shirley Atfay You learn about God in a fun set­ week." Friday, July 17-21, at the church, 39020 ijcfopidlowski, Harley Jerde, Eugene your hometown ting." ^Jerde and Larry Jerde. Visitation For more information, call (734) Five Mile, Livonia. Cost is $18 for first Wednesday • 4-9pm at Harry J. Will find newspaper. 459-9550. child, $15 each additional child. A CD ^Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Road, COVENANT COMMUNITY WARD PRESBYTERIAN of the week's music may be pre-pur- -JE.I-275). Funeral service 1pm at Comfort m CHURCH chased for $6. Call (734) 464-0211. 'Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church, A Very Veggie VBS is sure to CHURCH $415 Merriman Road. In state noon. Family NJttfWS <>t*£emorials may be made to Huron intrigue children from ages 4 through Offers a VBS where adventure [email protected] I (734) 953-2145 ^V&lley Lutheran High School. Priends? Cail1-800-579-735S y~, _ • OE0843UTO ai ,,.,„„„. .DR., \ A www.homelotvnlife.CQm Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, June 15,2006 (*) A21

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