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BY DARRELLCLEM forward before prison in June 1991 after he molesting her when she was 6 tence could be harsher because that he had sexually assaulted 1 STAFF WRITER the statute of served 3 ^ years for molesting years old. The girl told police he is considered a repeat the great-niece when she was limitations a nephew who, along with the she was asleep and woke up offender. 6. That nephew started beating. A Westland man who did expired. nephew's mother, now lives in to find Perkins fondling her, Cicirelli granted Perkins' on Perkins but was shot and prison time for sexually assault­ "It's a shame Perkins' residence on Alberta, Mathews said. request Tuesday for a court- wounded by another relative ing an 8-year-old nephew was the others in the city's Nor way ne sub­ Cicirelli ordered Perkins appointed attorney after he who was in the house. arraigned Tuesday on new didn't come division. The mother told jailed in lieu of a $1 million indicated that he has little That nephew is facing trial charges he molested a great- forward in ' authorities that the family had cash or surety bond, entered income. for home invasion and felony niece when she was only 6. Perkins time, because forgiven Perkins, Mathews a not-guilty plea for him and "I get a check every month assault charges for going inside Raymond jLawrence Perkins, I believe he said. scheduled a Feb. 14 prelimi­ from Social Security," he told Perkins' residence and attack­ 55, also has admitted he sexu­ would still be in prison," But Perkins was arraigned nary hearing that will deter­ the judge. ing him. The shooter, however, ally molested two other nieces Mathews told Westland 18th Tuesday on two counts of sec­ mine whether he should stand The latest charges followed is not facing charges because and one nephew years ago, but District Judge Sandra Ference ond-degree criminal sexual trial in Wayne County Circuit an incident in December in his actions were considered police Sgt. Debra Mathews said Cicirelli during Perkins' conduct after a 12-year-old Court. The charges against him which a nephew that Perkins defensive. he can't be charged for those arraignment. niece came forward in carry a 15-year prison term had molested years ago went incidents because no one came Perkins was released from December and accused him of upon conviction, but any sen­ to his house after finding out dclemHihometowrilife.com I (734) 953-2110 Gunman gets stiff prison

BY DARRELLCLEM He accepted a plea agreement STAFF WRITER offered by Wayne County pros­ ecutors. A 26-year-old gunman will Hicks will not be eligible spend 20-52 years in prison for possible parole until June for robbing and trying to kill a 2027. His sentence, handed Westland man last June after down by Wayne County kicking in a door on South Circuit Judge James Callahan, Hubbard near P&Itfver, b?.r^;ing v»c •.v^V^m'3^ hv Westland into the house anU opening authorities. fire on a resident. "As the officer in charge of The gunman, Jason William the case, I'm very satisfied Hicks, had gone to the house with the outcome," police Sgt. to rob 25-year-old acquain­ David Heater said. "That's a tance Jason David Shuford, substantial sentence, and it who wasn't at home. Instead, certainly was warranted in Hicks shot Shuford's room­ this case. The victim in this mate Michael Neibert, 26, case is lucky to be alive." TOM HAWLEY | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER even though Neibert gave him In June, Neibert testified Local teens Don Gurka (left) of Livonia and Zachery Gizicki of Westland stand near their beloved Quo Vadis Theater, a once-plush movie house they tried the only $7 he had. during a preliminary hear­ unsuccessfully to save. Hicks was sentenced in ing in Westland 18th District January after he pleaded Court that Hicks, accompa­ guilty to charges of assault nied by two other men, kicked with intent to murder, armed robbery and felony firearms. Please see SENTENCE, A3

BY DARRELL CLEM sure they fought to preserve. School lOth-grader. place., • STAFF WRITER They see unique architec­ Gizicki and Gurka, a 16- They circulated petitions ture that theater architect year-old Livonia resident and at school and at Westland When they look at the old Minoru Yamasaki used on a Churchill llth-grader, rallied Shopping Center, collecting Quo Vadis movie theater in much grander scale when he their friends and even solicited more than 200 signatures Westland, teenagers Don designed the former World strangers to try to save the Quo from supporters. They formed Gurka and Zachery Gizicki Trade Center in New York City. Vadis after they heard that the Quo Vadis Preservation don't see a dilapidated old 'It's such an awesome place, developers planned to raze the Foundation and started a Web building that needs demolish­ unlike any other place," said 1966 theater on Wayne Road, site, www.savetheqv.org, that ing to make room for progress. Gizicki, 15, a Westland resident north of Warren, and build a They see a historic trea­ and Livonia Churchill High $5 million fitness center in its Please see

BY DARRELL CLEM Ford Road. Park, at Palmer and Henry of Central City Park, which STAFF WRITER City officials need to update Ruff, Kosowski said. is currently fenced off until a their plan to qualify for state Already, city officials plan is developed to address Westland residents who grants that may become avail­ and volunteers have raised such problems as lead con­ have a wish list for sprucing able to help pay for big-ticket $35,000 for the Curtis Woods tamination. up city parks and improving projects. soccer project, but they hope Frontier Park proponents TOM HAWLEY | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER recreation programs will have "It's kind of like ranking to collect another $30,000 to have said the complex could an opportunity to pitch their how we want things done," reach the $65,000 level the^ 1 include ice facilities for hock­ It's sumo-rific ideas to city officials. Parks and Recreation Director will need to potentially quali­ ey and figure skating, soc­ As the city moves to update Robert Kosowski said. fy for a $260,000 grant from cer fields, basketball courts its master plan for parks and Two projects that will the Michigan pepartment of and a special needs playing It wasn't quite a V for victory for Wayne Memorial teacher and football recreation needs, residents remain top priorities will Natural Resources, Kosowski field, among numerous other coach Kevin Weber, 'The Touchdown Warrior,' who raised his arms after will be brought into the fold be a soccer complex at said. amenities. One Frontier Park defeating Principal John Albrecht, 'The Hall Sweep King/ in a sumo during a workshop scheduled Curtis Woods Park, on One group, Citizens for leader, Mark Rodriguez, said wrestling match'during the school's Cominghome pep assembly. For more for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. Palmer between Wayne and Frontier Par^, has pushed in the group will have repre­ on the assembly, see Page A3. Catch more in our Photo Gallery online at 13, at the Bailey Recreation Newburgh, and improved recent years for a vast recre­ sentatives at Wednesday's www.hometownlife.com, and click on the Westland home page. Center, behind City Hall on baseball amenities at Voss ation complex on land west meeting.

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AROUND WESTLAND Open house computer aided manufactur­ He will be at the Bailey Council OKs buy-local policy OH THE WEE ing, construction technology, Recreation Center, 3665f Ford, The Wayne-Westland for expanded versions of Around cosmetology, culinary arts, desk­ Westland 9-10 a.m., then move BY DARRELL CLEM businesses by putting a policy in STAFF WRITER writing. Community Schools' William D. Westland and the Community- top publishing, digital media, to Redford for a 10:30-11:30 Ford Career Technical Center, electronics technology, graphic a.m. coffee hour at the Redford Council President James 36455 Marquette, Westland, Calendar, visit our online edition design, health occupations, heat­ Community Center, 12121 Westland companies bidding Godbout said he already has will hold its annual Open House at www,fe3metGwr$fe.com and ing/air conditioning refrigera­ Hemingway. on city contracts will be given heard from local businesses and Career Expo 6-8 p.m. this

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Notice of Public Sale of Personal Property. Bidding Documents will be available for examination and Bidding Documents will be available fof examination and Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 4 of the Self Service distribution on or after Monday February 4, 2008. distribution on or after Monday February 4,2008. Storage Facility Act, State of Michigan, PS Orangeco, Inc. and/or Shurgard TRS, Inc. will conduct sale(s) at Public Storage located Examination may be made at the Office of the Architect, TMP Examination may be made at the Office of the Architect, TMP at 3650 Enterprise Dr. Allen Park, Mi 48101 (313) 441-3117 ASSOCIATES, INC., 1191 West Square Lake Road, Bloomfield ASSOCIATES, INC., 1191 West Square Lake Road, Bloomfield 2/22/2008 at 12:00 pm. Sales are for cash only. Removal within 24 Hills, Michigan 48302; the MCGRAW-HILL CONSTRUCTION Hills, Michigan 48302; the MCGRAW-HILL CONSTRUCTION hours. For sale and storage units in which rent and fees are past DODGE PLAN ROOM, Detroit, Michigan; or the CONSTRUCTION DODGE PLAN ROOM, Detroit, Michigan; or the CONSTRUCTION due. ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Personal property described below in the matter of: . B160- Tamarka Davis- dryer,refrigerator,bags Qualified Bidders may obtain bidding documents from the Office of Qualified Bidders may obtain bidding documents from the Office of C025- Lola Yonko- box,bag,tote the Architect, consisting of one (1) set of Drawings and the Architect, consisting of one (1) set of Drawings and D042- Linder Magwood- box,bag,tote Specifications. Specifications. E040- Denise Hearn- headboard,mattress,dresser A011- Brian R. Davis- box,bag,tote Return Bidding Documents to the Architect within ten (10) days Return Bidding Documents to the Architect within ten (10) days A016- Tracey Wilburn- box,bag,tote after opening receipt of proposals. Documents are to be complete, in after opening receipt of proposals. Documents are to be complete, in B048- Keyanna Wafford- box,bag,tote clean and usable condition and free of marks or other defacement. clean and usable condition and free of marks or other defacement. B072- Michael Kowalski- totes,vac,tools B081- William Childress- box,bag,tote A sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial A sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial B097- Margret Mercing- box,bag,tote relationship existing between the bidder and any member of the relationship existing between the bidder and any member of the B109- Latanya Harris- box,bag,tote school board, school superintendents, or chief executive must school board, school superintendents, or chief executive must B117- Engrid Gudger-- box,bag,tote accompany each bid. A board shall not accept a bid that'does not accompany each bid. A board shall not accept a bid that does not B118- Robert Smith- washer,dryer,entertainment center include this statement. This statement is on the proposal execution include this statement. This statement is on the proposal execution B126- Jeffrey Johnson- box,bag,tote form. ' B131- Catherine McDonald- box,bag,tote form. B149- John Mason- boxes,refrigerator B269- Thessalonia Stubbs-- box,bag,tote Bid Proposals shall be on forms furnished by the Architect, Bid Proposals shall be on forms furnished by the Architect, B282- Nefertiti Morris- bed,couch,washer accompanied by a satisfactory Bid Bond or Certified Check for five accompanied by a satisfactory Bid Bond or Certified Check for five B309- Jason Herdandez-- box,bag,tote percent (5%) of the Base Bid Sum maximum possible proposal percent (5%) of the Base Bid Sum maximum possible proposal B321- Tisha Delaney- box,bag,tote amount. amount. B345- Audrey Powell- box,bag,tote B392- Lacie Lesniewski— box,bag,tote Bidder shall agree not to withdraw Bid Proposal for a period of 'Bidder shall agree not to withdraw Bid Proposal for a period of C016- Katie Day- box,bag,tote sixty (60) days after date for receipt of bids. sixty (60) days after date for receipt of bids. C025- Lola Yonko - box,bag,tote C043- Tonia Johnson- box,bag,tote Accepted Bidder shall be required to . furnish satisfactory Accepted Bidder shall be required to furnish satisfactory D001- Trinity Ministries- box,bag,tote Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond in Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond in D007- Sharon Mitchell- box,bag,tote accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. D026- Cher- ri Pye- box,bag,tote D034- Julia Hightower- box,bag,tote The right to reject any or all Bid Proposals, either in whole or in The right to reject any or all Bid Proposals, either in whole or in D037- Charmaine Land- box,bag,tote part, or to waive any informalities therein is reserved by the part, or to waive any informalities therein is reserved by the F003- Anthony Woods Owner. Owner. F018- Bradley Moscarello This project is to be bid at the prevailing wage rate. This project is to be bid at the prevailing wage rate.

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•t •* Afire erupted at a gas Chris Szpara said. Firefighters responded quick­ -#.-••. • station at Cherry Hill and The driver had a mechanical ly to the scene and extinguished Newburgh after a driver lost problem with, his 1989 Ford the blaze, which occurred on a control of his vehicle just F-llO and hit a gas pump, caus­ windy day. No one was injured. before 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. ing a fire that also damaged his "It certainly could have been 30, Westland Fire Marshal vehicle, Szpara said. a lot worse," Szpara said.

and we don't have any hard feel­ thing with meaning. We wanted QUO VADIS ings." to show that teenagers can get FROM PAGE Al Gurka and Gizicki recall see­ out and do something to help ing movies at the six-screen their community." PHOTOS BY TOM HAWLEVI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Quo Vadis before it closed in The teens plan to remain Nathan Byberg has plenty to smile Sophomore Clentel McCoy helps his teammates to win a tuq-a-war drew thousands of hits from 2002. They had hoped the the­ involved in community causes. about as Wayne Memorial's 2008 match during Wayne Memorial High School's 'Vegas, The City of Lights' people near and far away. ater could be restored and pos­ Already, Gizicki has been Cominghome King. Cominghome pep assembly. "We put our heart and soul sibly used as a teen club or as a involved in his school's environ­ into it," Gurka said. performing arts center for live mental club, and Gurka has had Nervous and feeling a little bands and comedians. some involvement in a school self-conscious in their sports The teens had hoped that, philosophy group. jackets and ties, the teens at least, the front part of the Gurka has said that anyone went to a Westland Planning theater could be restored and who has comments or questions Commission meeting Tuesday incorporated into the fitness about the theater may send him night to try to convince city center's design. But they were an e-mail at don@savetheqv. Who has the most spirit LaHaine. "It's really tiring out there," officials and the developers, told Tuesday that the building org. He said developers have at Wayne Memorial High The classes also squared off added Albrecht. "These suits Lake Bellaire Properties LLC, was in such disrepair that it granted a wish to give the teens School? When it comes to last in tug-of-war, with the final are heavy." to spare the Quo Vadis. They must be demolished, possibly as one last look inside the Quo week's Cominghome, it was the contest pitting the senior class Senior Nathan Byberg took along another friend and early as spring. Vadis to take pictures before it juniors who did the best job of against the staff. After finish­ elected as Cominghome Churchill student, 17~year-old Gurka and Gizicki chalked is demolished. plastering their corner of the ing a dismal last in the spirit king. Members of the court Ryan Stevenson, to help them. up their efforts as a learning "It's the final chapter for the gym with Class of 2010 post­ wall competition, the seniors included Jordan Dottor, Kenny The teens lost their battle, but experience. Quo Vadis," Gurka said, "but ers. proved they had the might to Ester, D.J. Freeman and Jack they're not bitter. "This is our first time getting we want to take one last walk The announcement was only drag the teachers across the Zimmerman. "They listened to us, and they involved in anything like this," through." one of several made during a line to win the tug-bf-war. The enthusiasm at the were very kind to us," Gurka Gizicki said. "We wanted to do pep assembly. Activities includ­ Drawing the loudest laughs assembly bode well for Wayne said. "We respect the developer, something in our lives some- [email protected] I (734) 953-2110 ed a slam duck and three-point was sumo wrestling that saw Memorial which defeated contests, performances by the Principal John Albrecht — The Plymouth 83-62 on the basket­ Step team and the JROTC Hall Sweep King — chal­ ball court. Zebra Battalion's drill team lenge teacher and football perform. coach Keith Weber — The - By Sue Mason ST. PETERS LITHERAN DAY SCHOOL The drill team wowed the Touchdown King. The two men audience with their precision donned body suits and took work that included Joshua to the mats in a three-match Fletcher, a sergeant first class, event that gave the title to performing at the top of a Weber who managed to stay THINKING ABGU1... OPEN HOUSE three-step ladder, made of on his feet for two of the three guns held by fellow cadets. events. Sunda\. Fcbruan 10. 2008 "They've been training for "He pulled me down the sec­ several years and put that ond time," said Weber, refer­ i:(M) to 5:00 pm together last week," said ring to Albrecht's second trip JROTC instructor Steve to the mats. ^ Kindergarten through 8th Grade St. Peter's offers: • A Christian based education . couldn't find Shuford's money • Solid learning environment when Hicks barged in, and • Affordable Pricing • Smaller class sizes PAGE Al he said Hicks shot him in the left neck/shoulder area • 0% Financing Available • A long standing parochial school before fleeing. 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The Courville Concert Choir from MOORHEAD ot BjinKiir Tup passed What is the fate of those who earnestly Detroit sings at 11 a.m. Sunday, Feb: Sept. 1924 to Jan. 2008. Son of away Friday, Feb. 1, 2008 at pursue God through other religions? 10, at First Baptist Church of Detroit, Cherry Hill'Haven. Richard Edward & Mary. Beloved husband of Join Farmington First United Methodist 21200 Southfield Rd., north of Eight Delores (Dee). Father to Craig, Chris, was born Nov. 4, 1938 in Church for a six-week, video-based Mile, Southfield. A free will offering will Pam & Rand. Brother to Louise & Detroit the son of George and Mary Linda. 14 grandkids. Best friend to (Dixon) White. On Sept. 26, 1959 in study on Christianity and Hinduism, • be collected. The youth choir win sing Eddie & Roge. Served WWII in India. Redford Twp, MI; he married his lov­ Buddhism, islam, and Judaism. classical and gospel songs. For infor­ ing wife of forty eight years, Sharon Avid athlete. Always lending a hand. Morning and evening classes available mation, call (248) 569-2972. Service held on St. Pete Beach, FL, Souder, who survives. Richard gradu­ true to Don's spirit, a rainbow ated from Redford Union High School. beginning 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday Feb. 7, From grief to new hope reared.! Donations please to assist As a young man he served his country Tuesday ciass began 10-11:30 a.m., Feb. Second week of an 8-week grief work­ in the Air Force from 1959 to 1963, laser cancer treatment research: 5, at the church, 33112 Grand River, Afterwards Richard worked for shop continuing 7-8:45 p.m. Monday, ASLMS, 2100 Stewart #240 Wausau, IN LOVING MEMORY OF The Honorable Farmington. Call (248) 474-6573 for . Feb. 11, at Ward Church, Northville. Led WI54401. We really miss you, Pepaw; General Motors for forty years, the pied piper of Beverly Hills! WM. TAYLOR BALL Richard is survived by his wife S. JAMES CLARKSON details. by Cathy Clough, Executive Director of Who Passed away on Feb. 5, 2004. Sharon, three children, Mark R. White Age 82 of Naples, FL passed Divorce recovery New Hope Center for Grief Support. No of Royal Oak, Terry J. (Karen) White You are dearly missed. Esther Stuky away on February 1, 2008 The winter/spring workshop meets pre-registratlon necessary. For infor­ of Plymouth Twp, Susan L. (Steven) surrounded by his loving Zurek of Chicago; two brothers, 7-9:30 p.m. every Thursday until March mation , call Single Point Ministries at ' '-». . family. Jim has practiced law George (Gerry) White, Paul (Pat) for 50 years; and is admitted to prac­ 13, at Ward Church, Northville. Cost is (248)374-5920. White and five grandchildren. No tice before the United States Supreme $30 in advance, $35 at the door and Mid-week worship services are planned at this time. Court. The Federal Courts, Michigan includes materials and refreshments. Begins 6 p.m, Wednesday, Feb, 13, and Please sign Richard's online guestbook Supreme Court, Michigan Court of at www.legacy.com/record-eagle/. Appeals, the Circuit Courts of Wayne, Free childcare provided and financial continues to March 12, at Holy Trinity Arrangements are with the Martinson Oakland and Macomb Counties and help is available if needed. Deadline Lutheran Church, 39020 Five Mile, Funeral Home of Suttons Bay. many District and Probate Courts in for registration for current session is Livonia. Call (734) 464-0211. Evening Southeastern Michigan. He served as a Feb. 7, call (248) 374-5920. begins with worship followed by a Judge of the 46th District Court for ten years; appointed by the Michigan Lenten fish dinners simple meal of bread and soup, and Supreme Court to sit as a visiting St. Michael the.Archangel,Parish of concludes with fellowship and mission judge in Wayne County Circuit Court, Livonia invites everyone to it's All You projects. GLORIA ANN DeWOLF Recorder's Court and other District Can Eat Lenten Fish Dinners, beginning Lenten services Courts in Southeastern MI. Jim acted Passed away January 28, 2008. JACQUELINE RAE 4:30-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8 and continu­ Mid-week Wednesday Lenten Services STEUER •«.'"'*£ as a visiting judge for an additional ten Beloved wife to Albert T. DeWolf. years. Jim was a mediator for 15 years ing Feb. 15,22,29, and March 7 and 14, 7:30 p.m. Feb, 13,20,27, March 5 and Loving mother of Mary (Ed) Passed away February 02, 2008 - Age in Wayne and Oakland County. In in the cafeteria of St. Michael School, 12, Holy week services 10 a,m. Palm Pieniazek, Dolores (Larry) 64; of Farmington, ML Memorial addition Jim served in three branches 11441 Hubbard, south of Plymouth Sunday, March 16; 7:30 p.m. Maundy Niscoromni,, Albert (Lisa), Mark, Service to be held at Ward of government Legislative, Michigan Cheryl Hodgins (Frank Strucel), John Eveangelicai Presbyterian Church in State Representative from 1959 to Rd. Livonia. The dinners feature a Thursday, March 20; Good Friday (Ruth), April (Randy) Tasco, May Northville, Saturday, Feb. 9th at 11:00 1960 Oakland County Board of choice of hand-dipped fried or baked (March 21) Reflections on the Passion (Gene) DesJarlais, Joseph (Cindy), A.M. In lieu of flowers please make Supervisors, 1961 to 1968. Executive, cod along with a large assortment of 12:30-2 p.m., Tenebrae Service at 7:30 and William (Kathy). Loving grand­ charitable contribution, in her name, to _ . —._«*_ Mayor of Southfield, Michigan serv­ mother to 25 beautiful grandchildren side dishes and beverages. Cost is $8 p.m.; Easter Vigil 7:30-9 p.m.. Saturday, one of the following: Heartland Home ROBERT E. OSBORN ing four terms from 1961 to 1968. and 12 great grandchildren and two Healthcare and Hospice, Farmington Judiciary branch as District Judge, adults, $4 for children ages 3-11, free March 22, and 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. brothers, Jim (Nancy) & Doug Leflar.. Area Goodfellows, Meals On Wheels Of Northville, (formerly 46th District Court 1969 to 1979. In for age 3 and under. Carry-out orders Easter Sunday, March 23, at Holy Cross We wilLall miss her dearly. Visitation Livonia) Michigan lived a - Farmington Hills, New Century addition Jim also served on many gov­ available at $7 each. For information, Evangelical Lutheran Church, 30650 February 10th 1 to 4 pm at Manns- Home Healthcare Inc., Ward Church. full 86 years of life. Bob left ernment and community service Ferguson Funeral Home 17000 She was survived by her mother Laura us in the early morning hours boards. Jim served in World War II call (734)261-1.455, Ext. 200. Six Mile, Livonia. For information, Middlebelt Road (S. of 6 Mile). Sambrookes, sister Phyllis Knoerzer, of February 4th, surrounded in love with Pattern's Third Army; 26th Hunger workshop call (734) 427-1414. Weekly worship Memorial Service at 3 pm. Memorials sister Eileen Borem, son Matthew with his wife and family by his side. Infantry Division (Yankee Division) Presented by Bread for the World, a services 10 a.m. Sundays with nursery, •' to St. Jude's. Share a memory at: C.Steuer, grandson Jeffery P. Finke Bob (or better known as "Mr. Oh" or 101st Infantry Regiment, awarded the Christian non-partisan hunger legisla­ Adult Learning and Sunday School at www.mannsfuneralhome.com "Ozzy") is survived by his best friend American Theater Ribbon, EAME and wife of 24 years, Sharon E. Theater Ribbon with four battle stars. tion organization, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. No 6 p.m. Sunday services JAMES K. ORR Osborn, a sister Dorothy (Karl) Fink, Combat Infantryman's Badge, Silver Saturday, Feb. 9, at Good Shepherd during Lent or Easter Sunday. Ail are HARRY H. BLACK Of Whitemore Lake, MI. Age 46, Jim his children David (Sue) Osborn, Star Medal. Bfonze Star Medal. Lutheran Church, 814 North Campbell, welcome. Patricia (Bill) Tatarski, Jim (Carolyn) February 1, 2008, age 86, of was employed as an Engineering Victory Medal and Good Conduct Royal Oak. For information, call (734) Lenten services Tech. with Aerotek. Survivors include Osborn, Sharon Falk (Michael) Medal. Jim is preceded in death by his Canton, MI, Honored Navy Popiel, Lisa Falk (Daniel) Barron, 487-9058, send e-mail to wolverbob® Noon and 7:30 p.m. Ash Wednesday, Veteran of WWII and the his wife Jan Jagielky, his children; first wife and mother of his children Jimmy K., Jessica and Brian Orr, his nieces Barbara (Donald) Hunter, Betty. He is survived by his four sons, yahoo.com or visit www.breadmichi- Feb. 13,20, and 27, and March 5 and 12, Korean War. Beloved hus­ Cindy (Bill) Cole, nephew Gary Fink band of the late Lorriane, Dear father stepchildren; Melissa and Robert Eldest son Jim (Pamela) is a practicing gan.org. No charge, During an offering at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 27035 along with 11 grandchildren and two Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, of Cary (Jeri) and Sanford (Kathy). Mclntyre. A Simple Farewell will be of Letters, individuals and congrega­ Ann Arbor Trail, Dearborn Heights. The held 11:00 AM Saturday, February 9, great-grandchildren. Bob was born in Kenneth graduated from University of Grandfather of Andrew, Gregory, Julie Croswell, Michigan on August 13, tions are asked not to donate funds, Pulpit Theme is The Places of Passion. (Mark) Stanton and Jacob. Great­ 2008 at Borek Jennings Funeral . Michigan Law School and is a practic­ Home, Hamburg Chapel, Visitation 1921. The son of Hazel and Elmer ing attorney in MI and FL. Don (Kim) but write Congress on specific hunger- Holy Week services 10:30 a.m. Palm . grandfather of Sydney and Isabelle Osborne he graduated from Stanton. Brother of Shirley (John) will be held Friday from 2-4 & 6-8 graduated from the University of fighting legislation. Sunday, March 16 with Confirmation; ! Mackenzie High School in 1939. Bob Michigan and is a Southfield Michigan Knies y and the late Ralph, Leon, Guy. PM. Please leave a Message of 7:30 a.m. Maundy Thursday March 20; Comfort for Jim's iamih at 877-23!- worked at Ford Motor Company yok­ fire tighter. Tom (Kelly) the youngest Dei-wood, Carl, Michael, Norman and ing that he was there before the Italian buffet dinner, conversation anci noon and 7:30 p.m. Good Friday, March Dorothy Black. Services were held 7900 or visit his guestbook at: son is a graduate of University of www.borekjennings.com unions!) He attended the University Michigan and an Ann Arbor cards for widowed men and women 21 and Easter Sunday, March 23. Tuesday at the Uht Funeral Home, of Iowa as a Naval Cadet and served Westland with Pastor Mick Devins Schoolteacher. Jim is also survived by of all ages Wednesday, Feb, 13, at Lenten services in the U.S. Navy from 1942-1946. He his loving wife of 20 years Millie and officiating. Please visit and post a note worked and later retired from Corsi's Italian Restaurant. Seven Mile Continue at 7:30 p.m. in the chapel of condolence at www.uhtfh.com her children Chris (Dave) Colden , Michigan Bell in 1970. Bob then went Larry (Brooke) Brown and Mark near Inkster, Livonia. Social time from every Wednesday through March 13, at on to serve 13 years as the Director of Brown; fifteen grandchildren Jim, Jon, 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. followed by St. James Presbyterian Church, 25350 Public Works for the City of Livonia, Trent, Dylan, Samantha, Joe, Adam, social time and music until 9:30 p.m. W. Six Mile, Redford, (313) 534-7730. HUGH ELMER(Pat) Bob was very involved in the Livonia Allie, Kate, Kelly, Larry, Ashley, CRESSWELL community serving as a Board Stephen, Hannah and Georgia; sister Cost $15, includes buffet, Send pay­ Maundy Thursday service will be 7:30 Age 86 formerly of if i Member of the Livonia Anniversary Trudy Morgan. Memorial gathering ment by Feb.9. For information, call p.m. March 20, the Easter Worship Rochester Hills, MI died Committee (SPREE), Board Member was held on February 4, 2008 from Chet at (734) 459-4316 or Gloria at Service at 10 a.m. March 23 in the of Laurel Woods Condo Association, Saturday, February 2, 2008 6:00- 8:00 p.m. at Fuller Funeral (313)381-4187. sanctuary. in Piacida, Florida. Funeral Vice President of the Brashear Tower Home 4735 Tamiami Trail East. Services will be held on Saturday, Management Company. In addition, Memorial Mass Tuesday February 5th Single Place Ministry Prince of Peace Church February 9, 2008 at 11:00 A.M at the he was. a former Livonia Housing , 8:00 a.m. St. Ann's Parish 475 9th Upcoming activities include Dining Out Recovery, Inc., meets at 10 a.m., every St. Louis First United Methodist Commissioner, 1970-73, Trustee at St. Ave. South Naples. In lieu of flowers Group at Doc's Sports Retreat, 19265 Wednesday at the church, Walnut Lake 9 Mary-Mercy Hospital from 1980-84 memorials in Jims name may be made Church. Pastor Terri Bentley will Victor Parkway, east of 1-275 at Seven Road and Green, West Bloomfield. officiate with burial at Wil'dwood LINDA M. SHARPE and was active in Little League base­ to Avow Hospice 1095 Whippoorwill Cemetery, Chesaning, Mi. at 1:30 (nee Monforton) ball, football and the Livonia Y.M.C.A Lane Naples, FL 34105 or St. Ann's Mile exit 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, • Recovery, Inc., is an international, P.M. Visitation will be held for one Indian Guides. Bob along with his Parish 475 9th Ave South, Naples or reservations mandatory, call Grace non-profit, self-help community based partners Ed McNamara and Haze hour prior to the service from 10-11 Age 58, January 31, 2008. Loving St. Ann's Parish of Muskoka Lake P.O, at (734) 464-4029. Buffet dinner at service organization that helps.people mother of James, John (Nina), Dee- Wilson designed, developed and Box 32 82 Joseph St. MacTier Onterio AM. He was born on April 22, 1921 in Northville Downs 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. with nervous and emotional disorders St. Louis, MI the son of John Elmer Ann (Mike) and Jeff (Becca). owned The Oasis Golf Center in Canada POC-1HO. Fuller Funeral and Vera (Henry ) Cresswell. Mr. Grandmother of 11. Sister of Northville Township from 1964 until Home, Naples, Florida 239-417-5000. 16, $33, advance paid reservations by reduce their suffering and improve Cresswell graduated in 1940 from St. Ken,Denise,Dan, Phil, Mary and the 1994. The family will receive guests Feb. 9, call (734) 459-7235. Dinner and their quality of life. Call Martha Paul at at Casterline Funeral Home, 122 W. Louis High School. He attended Alma late Andrew. Preceded in death by movie 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at (248) 682-9362 or e-mail her at mar- College and completed officers train­ parents, Shirley and Earl Monforton. Dunlap Street, Northville on Thursday Grape Expectations Wine and Tapas [email protected]. ing at Western Michigan University Visitation Wednesday 2-9pm and from 2:00 - 8:00 pm. The funeral before proudly serving in World War Thursday l-9pm with a vigil service service will be held at Casterline Bar, Plymouth, call Bruce at (734) Antique show II and the Korean War. He served as a at 7pm, at the Harry J. Will Funeral Funeral Home on Friday, February 8th 459-7235. Single Place Ministry meets 44th Annual Antique Show 10 a.m. to Home, 25450 Plymouth Rd. (E. of at 11:00 am. Burial will be at Rural Captain in the Marine Corps, training Thursdays 7:30-7:45 p.m. for social 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. IS" and 10 a.m,to troops for the amphibious tank divi­ Beech Daly), Redford. Friday instate Hiil Cemetery, Northville, Michigan, sions. He was stationed in the Pacific at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Memorial contributions to Northville • time, 7:45-8 p.m. opening, 8-9 p.m. 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at St. John's and was part of the occupation forces Church, 27101 W. Chicago (at Community Foundation, attn: Tractor program, at First Presbyterian Church, Episcopal Church, 26998 S. Woodward stationed outside Nagasaki, Japan. Inkster) at 10 am with a celebration Fund or Northville Twp. Professional 200 East Main Street, Northville. Call at 11 Mile, Royai Oak. This year 28 deal­ of life Mass at 10:30. Burial at Fire Fighters, Local 3961 Charity Pat was married to Marilyn M. Miller (248) 349-0911 or visit www.single- ers show silver, crystal, china, pottery, on June 28, 1943 in Petoskey, Cadillac Memorial Gardens-West, Fund, would be appreciated. Michigan and they celebrated 63 years Memorials may be made to the place.org. Cost is $5 per person. clocks, jewelry, dolls S toys, garden of married life before, she died in American Stroke Association Court of St. Sricjid decor, oak-pine-walnut furniture, March, 2007, They were residents of Scholarship Program sponsored by the sewing collectibles, vintage clothing Rochester Hills, MI for most of their Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, 6 hats, orientalia. Homemade soups, married lives and enjoyed being mem­ bers of North Star Sail Club where Pat 680 Rose Kennedy Division, will be held salads, sandwiches, complete dinners was an avid sailboat racer and winner RUTH EVELYN *3 • Saturday, Feb. 16, at the AOH Hall, & desserts available Friday. Luncheon of the 1972 Mackinac Race. He was WOODRUFF 24242 Grand River, Detroit. Educational menu only on Saturday. A country also a member of the Masons, ' -J Age 82, passed away at Heartland scholarships will be awarded to the store offers homemade breads, Kiwanis, Elks, and Macomb County r Health Care Center in Ann Arbor on winner and her court. Eligible for the cookies and candy. Also offered is an Independent Agents Association. Pat Tuesday, January 29, 2008. She was OBITUARY was owner and President of The ?' bora on March 24, 1925, in Detroit to 1 program are girls, ages 17-22, who assortment of silk spring flowers and Cresswell Insurance Agency in Utica, John and Anna (Slaggard) Blunden POLICY are Irish and Catholic. For application decorative items. Donation is $5 per Michigan which he founded in 1954. and married Charles Woodruff on In 1974 he established Oakland The first five "billed" lines of an and more information, call Maureen person. Ample on-site parking free, All May 29, 1943, in Detroit. Ruth was Kelly at (734) 632-0334 or visit www. proceeds help support St. John's Open General Underwriters in Rochester currently a member of the United .obituary are published at no cost. Hills, Michigan. He retired in 1991 to Methodist Church in Troy, Michigan. All additional lines will be detroitirish.org. Deadline for applica­ Hands Food Pantry and a variety of enjoy time between Charlevoix, MI Ruth is survived by her children, charged at $4 per line. You may tion is Frrtfay, Feb. 9. missions and projects of the Episcopal and Piacida, FL- He loved spending PATRICIA MORAT Patricia (Barry Yates) Awood of Ann place a picture of your loved one Reformed Protestant services Church Women. time with his grandchildren, cultivat­ Age 73, born April 3, 1934, of Arbor, David (Tonya) Woodruff of for an additional cost of only $6. A new series of sermons on the Learning from loneliness ing flowers, watching football and he Bloomfield Hills, MI, passed away Branch, and Laura (William) Horwath had a great love for animals, His after a three and a half year struggle Symbolic emblems may be Doctrines of Grace is being preached Dr. Paul Melrose talks about loneli­ of Beyerly Hills; many grandchildren- included at no cost (example: devotion to his family, strength of with cancer on February 2nd, 2008. several great-grandchildren; and two by Rev. Sean Hornby 3:30 p.m. Sundays ness and how caregivers can assist convictions, strong leadership, hon­ American Flags, religious Born in Pontiac, Michigan, Patricia brothers. She was preceded in death at the Detroit Preaching Station of the their care receivers and even them­ esty, independent spirit, sense of was a loving wife, mother and grand­ symbols, etc.) by her husband Charles in 1994; six Free Church of Scotland (Continuing), selves with loneliness 2:30-4:30 p.m, humor, and tender heart allowed him mother. Patricia was a true extravert sisters; and a brother. Funeral Services the ability to be successful in business and made many friends wherever she will be held, at 11 a.m., Saturday, at Cherry Hill School, 50440 Cherry Sunday, Feb. 17, at Nardin Park United as well as personal friendships while went. She was generous, loving and February 9, 2008, from the Fremont Deadlines: Hill, corner of Ridge Road, Canton. Methodist Church, 29987 W. Eleven always focusing on the future. Mr. an open book to all who would listen United Methodist Church with inter­ Friday 4:15 PM for Sunday For more information, call Richard . Mile, Farmington Hills. Cost is $10. Cresswell is survived by his devoted- about her many adventures; Her ment in Maple Grove Cemetery. For a Wednesday 9:45 AM for Thursday Waldecker at (734) 664-1815, vtsi&www. RSVP by Feb. 14. Call (248) 474-4701. ' son, Jame§ T. (Candace) Cresswell of adventures were shared by her devot­ more lasting memorial, friends are Harrison Township with whom he ed and loving husband Arthur Morat. asked to consider the Fremorit United Obituaries received after these deadlines westminsterconfession.org, or e-mail The Catholic Marriage FAQ shared a special bond and partnership,, They were married on February 8, Methodist Church. Friends may share will be placed In the next available Issue. [email protected]. Deacon William Meahari presents the not only in business but in all aspects 1964, at Shrine of the Little Flower in memories and condolences with the of life, one. daughter Mary Jane ( Royal Oak, Michigan. Patricia is sur­ Gospel concert things you thought you knew but family at www.crandellfh.com. e-mail your obit to David "Jack") Brillman of Pittsburgh, vived by her husband Arthur, their two Arrangements by Crandell Funeral Many Voices...0ne Song honors Black didn't, things you didn't think you three grandchildren; Jon Cresswell, daughters Monica L. Malvich (Scott) Home 7193 W. 48th Street PO 14S [email protected] History Month with a celebration of knew but, 10:45 a.m. to noon Sunday, Alex Brillman, and Laura Brillman and Michelle E. Morat, her siblings Fremont, MI 49412, 1-888-464-7837. or fax to: gospel and spiritual songs sung by Feb.17, in Bixman Hall at St. Aidan whom he loved dearly and his sister James, Joseph and Anita McEwan, her Attn: Obits c/o Charolette Wilson I Faith (Peach) Best of Alma, MI. He the Festival Choir and Children's Choir, Catholic Church, 17500 Farmington Rd., two grandchildren Rachel and Scott 734-953-2232 was preceded in death by his parents, Jr. and the many friends who loved accompanied by African drums 7 p.m. north of Six Mile, Livonia. Pre-regi.stra- For more Information call: :his wife Marilyn Cresswell, and two her. Her parents Marguerite B. and Sunday, Feb. 10, Ward Evangelical tion requested, call (734) 425-5950. brothers; Richard Cresswell and John Charolette Wilson James J. McEwan, pre-deceased her. Presbyterian Church, 40000 W. Six No charge. Cresswell. Online condolences can be Funeral Mass was held- Tuesday Feb. 734-953-2070 sent to www.smithfamiiyfuneral- 5, at St. Regis Catholic Church, or Liz Keiser Mile, Northville. No charge. A free-will The Jesus Prayer homes.com. The family ,is being Bloomfield Hills. Memorial tributes 734-953-2067 offering will be taken at intermission. A Lenten presentation by Byzantine served by Smith Family Funeral to Susan G. Komen for the Cure P. O. Childcare provided through age 4. For Catholic Bishop Nicholas Samra Homes, St. Louis Chapel, 117 North Bo'k 650309 Dallas, TX 75265-0309. SAIMA H. PALMER or toll free information, call (248) 374-7400. 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, at Sacred East Street, St. Louis, MI 48880 View obituary and share memories at: Age 92, formerly of Farmington Hills, 866-818-7653 www.DesmondFuneralHome.com Christian comedian MI, passed January 31, 2008. Thayer- ask for Char or Liz Please see RELIGION, A7 Rock Funeral Home, Farmington, MI 0E0B518962 Ed Thompson (www.edthompson- Observer S Eccentric j Thursday, February 7,2008 (*> A7 www.hometownlife.com BELIEFS AND VALUES

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All speakers also Includes household items, tools, the paper products and coffee. Play Monthly dance 8 p.m. to midnight Banquet Hall, 29125 W. Six Mile, east attend the youth symposium (cost $15 UPCOMING books, games, toys, electronic toys/ cards or board games for the evening. Saturday, April 5, at St. Robert of Middlebelt, Livonia. $10 donation for ages 12-17). Registration begins Bethany Suburban West games/equipment, clean, gently used There will be prizes. Call Kathy for Bellarmine, 27101 W.Chicago at at the door covers hail and refresh­ at 7 a.m., followed by Mass at 8 a.m. Monthly dance 8 p.m. to midnight children's clothing & baby items 9 a.m. details and directions (734) 513-9479 Inkster Rd„ Redford. Cost is $10, ments. RSVP by Feb. 20. Call (734) For more information, visit www.holy- Saturday, March 1, at St. Robert to 5 p.m. Friday, March 7, and 9 a.m. or Michele (313) 996-8644. refreshments included. Doors open at 422-0278. Presented by Pascha Books trinityapostolate.com, send e-mail Bellarmine, 27101 W.Chicago at to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 8, Grab bag Easter season worship 7:30 p.m. DJ is Dick Gerathy. Call Diane & Gifts now located at the Sacred to [email protected] or call lnksterRd„Redford.Costis$10, noon to 2 p,m. Saturday, at St. Aidan 9:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. Palm Sunday, for information (734) 261-5716. Heart Byzantine Catholic Church. Shirley at (313) 277-8905, Jerene (248) refreshments included. Doors open at Activity Center, 17500 Farmington March 16; 7:30 p.m. Maundy Thursday, Game Night 7:30-10 p.m. Friday, March Learn how the words are based on 625-2461 or Bonnie (586) 781-8523. 7:30 p.m. DJ is Dick Gerathy. Call Diane Road, north of Six Mile, Livonia. March 20, and 9:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. 14, at the St. Linus Activity Center scriptural texts. Registration form must be received for information (734) 261-5716. Admission $1 per person. Garage sale Easter Sunday, March 23, at Newburg at the school. Cost is $5 or bring a Clothing bank by Feb. 20. VBS summer ministries donations accepted before and after United Methodist Church, 36500 snack or dessert for at least 10 people Canton Christian Fellowship Clothing Widowed Friends The International Christian Education masses March 1-2 in parish garage. No Ann Arbor Trail, Livonia; noon Good or a couple of large bottles of pop Bank is open 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Widowed men and women of all Association presents its 42nd preview furniture, adult clothing accepted. No Friday, March 21, at St. Matthew's (regular and diet), and we will supply Feb. 23, and the fourth Saturday, of ages are invited to a 2:30 p.m. Mass 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at strollers permitted during sale. For United Methodist Church, 30900 Six the paper products and coffee. Piay every month, at the church, 8775 Sunday, Feb. 24, followed by fel­ Ward Church, Six Mile and Haggerty, information, call Ruth McCarthy at Mile, Livonia and 7 p.m. Good Friday, cards or board games for the evening. Ronda Drive, south of Joy, between lowship and refreshments at St. Northville. Get a head start on your (734)464-5973, at Clarenceviiie United Methodist There will be prizes. Call Kathy for Haggerty and Lilley. Free clothing for Coiumban Parish, 1775 Melton, north church's summer program by viewing Bethany Suburban West Church, 20300 Middiebelt, Livonia details and directions (734) 513-9479 men, women and children. For more of 14 mile between Woodward and exhibits and demonstrations from Lenten Mass 9 a.m. Sunday, March (contemporary service), and 7 or Micheie (313) 996-8644. information, call (734) 404-2480 or Coolidge. 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OUR VIEWS Don't touch PEG channels! A Comcast executive apologized last week for failing to communicate adequately and work cooperatively with local communities over the company's plans to move pub­ lic-access cable channels to the 900 level on the program grid. Now, we hope Comcast takes the next step and drops its plans. That would be good news for everyone who cares about what their local city councils and school boards are up to, including residents in Westland. It would be welcome news for city officials, too, who have used the channels to let residents view council and school board meetings, learn about new businesses in town, or watch different school programs and the State of the City address. Officials say moving the channels from the lower tier, where they have been for years, would make them less accessible for subscribers, who may eventually stop view­ ing them. How many people will have the patience to scroll past the pay-per-view and adult channel menu to find their local city council or school board meeting? How many people will even know they will still be able to find them? Not only will a move to the 900 level inconvenience residents, it will result in added costs. Viewers would need special converter boxes for each TV to access the channels because they will be carried in digital instead of analog format. Comcast has offered to supply one converter box per household for free after the change — but just for the first year. On Jan. 14, U.S. District Judge Victoria Roberts placed LETTERS a temporary restraining order on the cable provider, halt­ ing its plan to shift PEG channels after Dearborn and It's simple: Help our fellow man should be in the forefront of our national I envision a different presidential pri­ Meridian Township, near Lansing, filed suit. consciousness, because of the long-term mary. The primaries and caucuses are Comcast argues the move is needed because of com­ Thank you for your follow-up article on suffering it produces, because of its eco­ all on the same day, taking place four petitive pressures and technological changes, which is Deborah with three children who lives in nomic impact on our national economy weeks before the November election. At true. It's facing stiff competition from AT&T which has the Wayne County Homeless Shelter. caused by lost productivity and because the national party conventions the can­ of the impoverished quality of life that didates are given equal opportunities placed Public Education and Government channels in a I work in the Human Resources of a major Livonia employer (American the estimated 10 million women, men to explain why we should vote for them. higher tier. Community Mutual Insurance Co.) and and children who suffer daily from FM There are individual presentations and We hope the company takes another look at what it's when the article first appeared, our have to bear. These issues need to be there are debates. At the debates all the proposing and decide to continue its longtime commit­ employment coordinator called the shel­ considered when considering the reali­ candidates are given the time to answer ment to public access. ter and was told Deborah had already ties of FM. all the questions. The questions deal with secured a position. The New York Times on Jan. 14, print­ the issues: foreign policy, the economy, In reading the follow-up article, I was ed an article titled, "Drug Approved. jobs, health care, the environment, so happy to learn that she not only got a Is Disease Real?" has resurrected long immigration, etc. There are no personal Cooperation critical to great job but a family offered her their disproven myths concerning the etiol­ attacks. vacant home with an option of rent to ogy and treatment of fibromyalgia that The national conventions are broad- , own and she only has to pay utilities for further contributes to the widespread cast on the network channels as a public the first six months to help her get back misunderstanding by the general public service. By law, there is,a cap on how moving state forward on her feet. about fibromyalgia. Rather than pro­ much money the candidates can raise for Both her new employer and the gen­ viding the public with contemporary campaigning which can only begin six Gov. Jennifer Granholm's State of the State address erous family who offered their vacant thought and evidence concerning FM, months before the November election. fell on largely deaf ears last week. But that fact should home wish to remain anonymous. I can this article confuses the readership as to I could continue this scenario, but not discount the significance of her speech before the only say that this is a perfect example of the nature of this disorder as well as the basically I would like to see an end to Michigan Legislature, or the importance of several new what Jesus would want us to do with the efficacy of advances in its treatment. we have the best government money can initiatives offered in the address. resources we are given while living on The writer questions the pathophysi­ buy. The governor had the misfortune of giving her sixth this earth... it's so simple, helping our ological basis of FM by offering an opin­ Ann Abdoo State of the State address one day after President George fellow man. Why is it so hard for some ion that FM is not a real disease. Livonia W. Bush delivered his State of the Uniqn address, and people to "get it"? The reality of FM is supported by over just prior to Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's televised Dorothy Petro 4,500 scientific papers. Abnormalities of "I'm sorry" speech regarding his apparent affair with his Livonia the central nervous system, abnormali­ now-former chief of staff and subsequent perjury allega­ ties of and in the brain, dysregulation Upon reading the "Proposed Ballot tions. Test new and old drivers ofthehypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal Language" the Michigan Health Care Hopefully, state legislators will pay more attention glands, abnormally low serotonin levels Campaign wants on a ballot, I was flab­ to the governor's budget when it is delivered to them in I found your cartoon in the paper linking to poor sleep and pain percep­ bergasted at the incredible subjectivity of the next couple of weeks than to the growing Kilpatrick showing kids driving while eating and tion, headaches and immunoregulatory the language. Examples: talking on the cell phone kind of ironic. abnormalities have all been documented scandal. The governor's proposals will be fleshed out in • Who is "every Michigan resident"? It seems likes everyone wants to show as the pathophysiological underpinnings How about E.T. or an alien who just the budget document, and will need the support of both teenagers driving crazy while talking of this illness. breached U.S. borders? the Democrat-controlled state House and Republican- on cell phones. That is NOT the entire The article failed to discuss the • What's "affordable and comprehen­ controlled Senate to be realized. picture. I have seen ALL ages talking on research and advances of the last decade sive"? According to Bill Gates or some Both Granholm and Senate Majority Leader Mike cell phones. I have seen ALL ages eating by institutions such as the University of transient living under an overpass? Bishop have pledged to set aside the partisan bicker­ while driving. How about the business­ Michigan and Dr. Daniel Clauw, and the • What's "fair and cost-effective"? ing that nearly bankrupted the state last fall and work man who has his laptop open on the pas­ dedication of physicians devoted to help­ Think Bush's military misadventures. together to draft a budget that both sides can live with. senger seat so he can read his e-mails? ing and educating fibromyalgia patients, And on and on and on... Gawd! That's a far cry from last year, when every Granholm ini­ How about the senior citizen who turns like Dr. Martin Tamler, of Beaumont Will Lansing's Solomons define the tiative was shot down by the Senate without being given right from the left lane? Hospital. terms or will outside legals be engaged? serious consideration. New and bold initiatives should Every day we read about accidents Alex Berenson's portrait of the phar­ Lawyers (inhouse or outhouse) will not be Republican plans or Democrat plans, but instead caused by people not too young to drive maceutical industry and FM community run up exorbitant fees analyzing terms proposals that are best for all Michigan residents. but too old to drive. Remember the is unbalanced. According to him, the employing the logic of Charles Lutwidge The governor called for several such proposals in her 85-year-old in Dearborn who backed role of the pharmaceutical companies is Dodgson (better known as Lewis Carroll State of the State address, including opening dozens of up all the way across the street into his to make "millions in profits." To imply of Alice in Wonderland fame) who bril­ new, smaller high schools, starting, a massive retraining neighbor's garage just one week after he that the primary reason for marketing liantly said, "A word means whatever I program for thousands of displaced workers, undertak­ backed over his wife in the same drive­ Lyrica is to make money off of the backs want it to mean." And Lew didn't even ing a huge advertising blitz to lure new jobs and tourists way. Or we see pictures where senior citi­ of desperate FM patients suggests that have a J. D.! to the state and pumping millions of new dollars into our zens drive into a store because they mis­ FM patients are "helpless" victims of the Question: Who IS the Einstein in colleges and universities. take the gas pedal for the brake pedal. pharmaceutical industry. The pharma­ Lansing who approved this abstract idio­ We should not only test NEW drivers ceutical industry plays a significant role It would be hard for anyone —- Democrat or Republican syncratic gobbledygook? but also OLD drivers too. My parents in the development of therapeutic treat­ — to argue the merits of these proposals. But it will take William Carruth made me wait until I was old enough to ment options for many illnesses. both sides working together to determine how these pro­ Royal Oak get a license, I hope my children take it The undertreatment of pain is wide­ posals will be created and, more importantly, how they away when I am too old. spread in the U.S. Fibromyalgia is among will be funded. By the way, I turn 60 in December. the many illnesses that are invoking a If the budget process again is reduced to personal Ship Wehrle new era towards pain management treat­ attacks and partisan bickering, there may be a whole lot SHARE YOUR OPINIONS Garden City ments and quality of life issues. of state politicians looking for work after the November Sharon Ostalechi We welcome your letters to the editor. Please . elections. Get them out now director, Helping Our Pain & Exhaustion include your name, address and phone number for verification. We ask that your letters be 400 No wonder Colin Powell had to exit the Is process open? words or less. We may edit for clarity, space Cheney/Bush White House so quickly. and content. No one of integrity could tolerate the It is how much money they have raised; WESTLAND greedy, unscrupulous actions of those it's the momentum factor; and it's the two jokers. I don't care that it is nearly star quality that news commentators talk over. I want them out of office today! about when referring to the candidates Letters to the editor Westland Observer Catherine VanHollebeke running for the nomination of their party 36251 Schoolcraft Garden City for president of the United States. There was the time when the presiden­ Livonia, Ml 48150 Sue Mason Susan Rosiek Peter Neili tial candidates for the Democratic and Truth about pain Fax: Community Editor Executive Editor Vice President Republican parties were picked at their ¢734)459-4224 General Manager Fibromyalgia (FM) is an emerging ill­ national conventions. Then it changed. Hugh Gallagher Marty Carry ness, as described in the book Emerging We were told the electorate would decide. Illness and Society: Negotiating the It would be more open, more democratic. E-mail: Managing Editor Director of Public Agenda. As such, it will and Is it? [email protected] Advertising

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BY BRAD EMONS GIRLS BASKETBALL Ladywood had already post­ other so well and that makes LaValley. . STAFF WRITER ed 50-21 and 37-29 victories it hard to execute," Ladywood Mercy pulled to within three this season over the Marlins, coach Andrea Gorski said. "I points, 25-22, on a basket by Baskets were hard to come by League championship game • who slipped to 10-7 overall. But think 36 shots is a low for us. Tracy Whalen with 3:39 left in Saturday afternoon as Livonia beginning at 4 p.m. Sunday this victory didn't come easily. But the difference in the game the quarter, but could get no Ladywood clawed its way to a at the University of Detroit , The Blazers shot a respect­ is that we took more shots than closer. 37-28 Catholic League Central Mercy's Calihan Hall. able 41.6 percent from the floor they did. In the fourth quarter, the Division girls basketball win Ladywood will be gun­ (l5~of-36), but committed 21 "We never got into a flow Marlins shaved the deficit over rival Farmington Hills ning for its third straight turnovers and made just 4-of-9 offensively. Mercy did a great to 32-28 with 4:22 to go on Mercy. Catholic League title against foul shots. job of trapping. It made us a triple by Tori Posa, but The Blazers, who beat Mercy Birmingham Marian, which Mercy, however, took only 23 timid. We did not take care of Ladywood's Jenna Anastos for the third straight time this advanced with a 49-37 semi­ shots from the field, making the ball and it kept us off-bal­ answered with a big shot from year, improved to 15-2 overall final victory against Dearborn nine, but stayed in the game ance." the wing with 2:34 remaining with the semifinal playoff tri­ Divine Child. by connecting on five 3-point- The two rivals were dead­ to give the Blazers a six-point Mat Spartans 2nd umph at Novi-Detroit Catholic Six-foot-1 senior center Alex ers. The Marlins had a total of locked at 9-9 after one quarter cushion. Central. Serowoky, bound for Lafayette 29 turnovers and shot 4-of-10 before Ladywood outscored "When it was 25-22 there Seven wrestlers went The victory also puts .(Pa.) College, led the Blazers from the free throw stripe. the Marlins 14-7 in the sec­ were several possessions where undefeated on the day Ladywood, winner of 15 with 14 points. Senior forward "You don't get a lot of easy ond thanks to a triple by Saturday as Livonia straight, in another Catholic Alison Szczypka added 10. shots because we know each Alison Szczypka and Courtney Please see LADYWOOD, B2 Stevenson finished 4-1 in the Okemos Invitational. In the opening round, Stevenson fell Saints knock off to DeWitt in a 30-30 tiebreaker before going on to beat Eaton Rapis MU for first place (60-15), Birmingham Groves (75-3), Saginaw Arthur Hill (51-20) and in WHAC, 75-55 Okemos (69-6). . Going unbeaten Too many 3-point field goals by Aquinas for the Spartans and cold shooting from the floor added were Michael Fobar, up to a 20-point loss for the Madonna 112 pounds; Tommy University men's basketball team Saturday Myshock, 125; Anthony in Grand Rapids, a 75-55 final in a battle Mainella, 135; Raz • for first place. Markosian, 145; Ziad With the loss Madonna fell to 14-11 Kharbush, 160; Emanuel overall and 6-3 in the Wolverine-Hoosier Onwuemene, 189; and Athletic Conference, while I6th-ranked Matt Greenman, 215. Aquinas improved to 19-6 overall and slid Austin Micallef (285) into first place alone at 7-2. and Mitchell Gonzales ..-„,--.-••-„•,, After taking a brief (130) each finished MtK S BASKETBALL 3-2 lead on a triple by 4-1 on the day as the D.J. Bridges (Canton), Spartans improved to MU never led again and saw Aquinas 18-9 overall. knock down eight first-half 3-pointers and take a 45-28 lead into the locker room. Blazer skiers 3rd The Saints shot 60 percent from the TOM HOFFMEYER STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER The unified team floor in the opening 20 minutes to just 36 Mercy goalie Alessi Nehr blocks a shot as Udywood's Abby Kienbaum crashes into her during Tuesday night's Michigan Metro Girls High School of Livonia Ladywood percent for the Crusaders. Hockey League game at Livonia's Edgar Arena. and Bloomfield Hills Jordan Torres paced the Saints with 18 Academy of the Sacred points, while Jeff Wierzbicki and John Heart finished third Lierraan each contributed 16. Lierman in Monday's Catholic also grabbed nine rebounds for the Saints, League Downhill Ski who led by as many as 27 points in the sec­ Championships held at ond half. Alpine Valley. Jon Battle (Cleveland, Ohio) led the MU Pontiac Notre side with 20 points, while Bridges and BY BRADEMONS was clinging to a 2-1 advantage head­ G.P. SOUTH 6, LADYWOOD 1: On Saturday, Erin Dame Prep took the Cedric Sims (Canton) each added 10. STAFF WRITER ing into the final period. Shook and Alex Rente each tallied a pair of team title with 26 MACOMB CC 85, SCHOOLCRAFT 63: In an MCCAA "I was proud of the way they goals as Grosse Pointe South (13-0-1 Division points followed by 1) took over sole possession of first place |n Eastern Conference game Saturday, host Birmingham Marian, Heather Sartorious and Abby (Sartorious,and Kienbaum) came out the MMGHSHL with a triumph over Livonia Schoolcraft College (2-18,2-9) dropped its 12th Kienbaum proved to be a valuable in the third period and took the game 90; Ladywood-Sacred straight game against Macomb Community Ladywood (9-7-1,9-5) at Plymouth's Arctic one-two punch Tuesday. over," Ladywood coach Bruce Peck Pond. Heart, 111; Flint College (10-10, 6-5)., Livonia Ladywood broke open a said. Powers Catholic and Anthony Wafer tallied 18 of his 21 in the second Shook, Kelsey Burgess and Emma Hull Farmington Hills half for the Ocelots, who trailed 47-21 at intermis­ close game with four goals in the final Emann Freij and Maria Rotondo each scored a power-play goal, while Rentz sion. period — including three within a 40- also drew assists for the Blazers, who had a shorthanded effort. Mercy, 119 each. Teammate Narmer Dudley scored 13 and hauled second span — to subdue Michigan outshot Mercy 30-19- It was 2-0 after one period and 6-0 after In the slalom, down 10 rebounds. Ryan Matthews and Eric Henry Metro Girls High School Hockey Maura Malone scored both goals for two. Ladywood-Sacred Heart's added nine and eight points, respectively. League rival Farmington Hills Mercy, the Marlins, 9-6-1 in Division 2 of the Heather Sartorious' power-play goal Amanda Waske was fifth Five scored in double figures for Macomb, led 6-2, at Livonia's Edgar Arena. Michigan Metro. with only 13 seconds.remaining in the with a combined two- final period spoiled the shutout bid of Blue by Mark Walker's 17 points. Sartorious and Kienbaum each fin­ Ladywood goaltender Michelle time trial run of 45.51 sec­ Others in double figures included Todd Devils goaltender C.J. Jarboe, who made ished with a hat trick and two assists. Wyniemko made 21 saves, while 15 saves. onds. Teammate Shannon Phromm, 13; Deonte Mason, 11; and Cody Ladywood, 10-7-1 overall and 10-5 Mercy counterpart Alessi Nehr had 24 Corby took ninth in46.81. Edwards and Alan Greason, 10 each. Ladywood netminder Michelle Wyniemko in Division 1 of the Michigan Metro, stops. made 20 saves. In the giant slalom, Corby took fifth in 38.81.

The Wayne-Ford Chargers stop Glenn Civic League will begin baseball registration for Patriot power youths ages 4-10 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at the Civic League hall, locat­ Franklin sinks Vikings in WLAA playoff opener BY BRAD EMONS ed at 1645 N. Wayne STAFF WRITER Road, Westland. Livonia Franklin overcame a the decisive fourth quarter. Registration fees are sluggish start on Senior Night WLAA GIRLS BASKETBALL McGrath grabbed 11 rebounds, while The Livonia Churchill girls basketball team made the $65 for T-ball and Coach- to record its ninth straight girls Smith went 8-for-8 from the .line. cut Saturday, roaring into the upcoming Western Lakes Pitch leagues; $80 for basketball win with a 49-43 tri­ 10 points, including a pair of The Zebras played without leading Activities Association playoffs with a convincing 42-26 Mustang League. scorer Trenia Barbee. The Henderson , Registration will umph over visiting Walled Lake treys. (Ark.) State signee was out with a knee win at home over Westland John Glenn. Central in the opening round W.L. WESTERN 45, CHURCHILL 31: Walled injury. The Chargers, under firsts-year coach Chad Jenkins, continue each Saturday Lake Western (16-2) used an efficient of the Western Lakes Activities Nastassia Goines led Wayne with 14 improved to 6-11 overall and earned the fourth seed in until teams are full. offense and stingy defense Tuesday Association playoffs. points. Chelsea Davis chipped in with the Lakes Division with a 4-6 record. For more information, to beat visiting Livonia Churchill in a Franklin (15-3) travels to face nine, while junior center Wendi Foster Darcy DeRoo and Chelsea Manasian each scored 12 call ¢734) 728-5010; first-round WLAA playoff game. top seed Salem in the semifinals had six points and 11 rebounds. points for Churchill, while junior point guard Lindsey or e-mail Vic Barra at Chelsea Hunter paced a balanced Wayne was 6-of-19 from the foul line, at 7 p.m. Friday. scoring attack for the Western Division Graciak chipped in with six points. [email protected]. while Stevenson hit 14-of-29. The Patriots trailed 40-39 late champions with 10 points. Glenn, eliminated from playoff contention, fell to 6-11 in the fourth quarter before going SALEM 57, STEVENSON 38: Alaya Mitchell and 3-7. UAL hoop signup Churchill senior Chelsea Manasian scored 19 and Chelsea Davis added The Rockets captured the first meeting Jan. 15 Registration*for on a 10-4 run to end the game. led all scorers with 14. 10 Monday to lead the WLAA Lakes The Vikings kept it close by hit­ "They are so patient, they never Division champion Rocks (15-2,10-0) between the two teams by a 49-38 count, but Churchill Livonia Junior Athletic ting 6-of-6 free throws in the force any bad shots," Churchill first- past visiting Livonia Stevenson (3-14, controlled the rematch from start to finish. In that game, League Senior Varsity final quarter. year coach Chad Jenkins said of the 0-10). Glenn center Brittany Holbrook fueled a 26-13 fourth- basketball for boys and Warriors. "They move, and move it (the "We did not panic, we kept our Kaylee McGrath scored seven points quarter run with 13 of her 16 points. girls in grades 9-11 will ball). And defensively they're relentless. for the Spartans, who trailed 36-15 at But the Chargers put the clamps on the 6-foot-l junior be from 10 a.m. until composure and protected the ball They keep pressuring and pressuring, intermission. well" Franklin first-year coach which led to some easy baskets. They and roared out to a 29-16 halftime lead. noon, Saturday, Feb. FRAtittUH 49, HORTHVILLE 28: Livonia Dave McCall said. just wear you down." "The last time we got in trouble when we matched up 9, at the Frost Middle Junior twins Briauna and Franklin (14-3, 8-2) turned in a stellar with them man-to-man (defensively), they penetrated School cafeteria. JOHN GLENN 36, CANTON 28: On Tuesday, defensive effort Saturday afternoon Brittany Taylor scored 18 and 15 into the lane and were able to get the ball into the post," Registration is open Chanel Payne and Brittany Holbrook and wrapped up the No. 2 seed in the points, respectively, to lead the each tallied 11 points as Westland John Western Division of the WLAA playoffs Jenkins said. "Our goal was to force them into jump to residents of the City Patriots. Brittany also grabbed 14 Glenn (7-11) downed the visiting Chiefs with a win over the host Mustangs (10- shots and not allow Holbrook as many touches. I thought of Livonia or those who rebounds, while Briauna hauled (4-14) in a WLAA crossover. Baylee 7,6-4). we also did a good job on the weak side boards and keep­ reside within the Livonia Hollowell scored 10 for Canton, which down 11. Junior Briauna Taylor paced the ing her (Holbrook) from getting second shots." Public Schools District. couldn't overcome a 24-12 halftime Senior center Ashley Price Patriots, who led 26-11 at halftime, Glenn did not have a player score in double figures as The cost is $115 per deficit. chipped in with 10 points for with 20 points, eight rebounds and six Nyah McReynolds finished with six and Brittany Brown player. Registration STEVENSON 41, WAYNE 35: Kaylee McGrath steals. s Franklin, which made only 15-of- and Sarah Smith each scored 11 points added five. forms will be available Twin sister Brittany Taylor added 10 29 foul shots. Tuesday as host Livonia Stevenson (4- "We knew offensively that we had to attack the mid- . on Feb. 9 and onliile at points and six rebounds, while Allison Central (9-9) got a game-high 14) broke a 13-game losing streak with die of the floor, make hard cuts and get ball reversal," www.ljal.com. Trosell finished with six points as 23 points from Brooke Gustafson, a win over Wayne Memorial (3-14) in a Jenkins said. "Our girls did a good job finding the lane For more informa­ Franklin captured its eighth straight! WLAA crossover. who nailed six of the Vikings' Erin Hughes led Northville with six and getting reversals. We had good ball movement and tion, e-mail basket- nine triples. Kelly Costello added Stevenson outscored Wayne 13-6 in points. did a good job of spacing. Our girls played hard." [email protected]. B2 (LW) ' Observer 5 Eccentric j Thursday, February 7,2008 wwvy.horfietownlife.com

THE WEEK AHEAD

BOYS BASKETBALL Anderson fuels Rockets' win; Zebras cage Wildcats, Thursday, Feb. 7 Churchill at Franklin, 7 p.m. Stevenson at Wayne, 7 p.m. Junior guard Austin Matt Harris added eight. er Ryan Rosenick out of the lineup (Glenn) is tough enough, but play­ John Glenn at NorttiviHe, 7 p.m. Anderson scored a career-high WLAA BOYS BASKETBALL Salem made 20-of-24 foul with the flu, Livonia Churchil ing them short-handed is even Clarenceville at Harper Woods, 7 p.m. shots, while Stevenson hit 6-of-10. (9-6, 6-4) put up another battle tougher. But we have no excuses. Canton Agape at Huron Valley, 7 p.m. 24 points and dished out eight (13-2,10-0), the WLAA-Western W.L. NORTHERN 76, FRANKLIN 7Z: The Saturday before succumbing to They (Glenn) are a good team. We (Metro Conference Playoffs) assists Tuesday as Westland Division champion, pulled away Luth. Westland at Clawson, 7 p.m. sophomore trio of Leroy Jackson, WLAA-Lakes Division boys bas­ just couldn't make a play down Friday, Feb. 8 John Glenn cruised to a 70-56 in the second half to best the Marshall Harris and Brian ketball champion Westland John the stretch." Canton at Stevenson, 5:30 p.m. boys basketball victory over Wildcats (4-11,3-7). Johnston led Walled Lake Glenn (14-1,10-0) in a make-up Glenn made ll-of-13 free " Churchill at Plymouth, 7 p.m. visiting Walled Lake Western. Also scoring in double fig­ Northern (2-14) in scoring with 17, from Friday's snow day. throws, while Churchill hit 4-of-6. Luth. Westland at Lights Life,7 p.m. ures for the Zebras were Robert Ypsi Calvary at Huron Valley, 7 p.m. Senior forward Earl 16 and 15 points, respectively, in Senior forward Stefan Marken. NORTHVILLE 67, FRANKLIN 48: Greg Hasse GIRLS BASKETBALL Hardison contributed 18 Woodson (16), Martez Abney ¢11) a WLAA crossover win Monday led state-ranked Glenn with a. scored 16 points and Kyle Asher Friday, Feb. S and Matt Lewis (11). over visiting Livonia Franklin game-high 23 points. Senior added 12 Saturday as the host Huron Valley at Vpsi Calvary, 5:30 p.m. points for the 15-1 Rockets, Senior forward Navraj Sandhu (4-12). forward Earl Hardison chipped Mustangs (9-6,7-3) knocked Stevenson at John Glenn, 7 p.m. who bolted out to a 19-8 first- led Plymouth with 16 points. Canton at Wayne, 7 p.m. quarter lead. Senior point- Senior captain Tim Ferenc made in with 17 points, including 8- Livonia Franklin ¢4-11,3-7) out of Churchill at Northville, 7 p.m. Brandon Roberts chipped in with the WLAA playoff picture. guard Keshawn Martin added it four in double figures with 14 'of-9 from the foul line, to go (Western Lakes Semifinals) 11. points, which included eight free along with nine rebounds and six Franklin and Plymouth tied Franklin at Salem, 7 p.m. 14 points, while senior forward Wayne was 12-of-15 from the throws down the stretch; he was assists. for the fourth and final playoff W.L. Northern at W.L. Western, 7 p.m. foul line, while Plymouth was 6- PREP HOCKEY Stefan Marken grabbed a 8-of-9 at the foul line. Churchill trailed 30-18 at half- berth in the Western Division, but of-11. Thursday, Feb. 7 team-high nine rebounds on Ferenc also had nine steals and time and 35-23 after three quar­ the Wildcats won the tiebreaker (Michigan H.S. Showcase at Trenton) Senior Night. SALEM 62, STEVENSON 49: Grant Stone's seven assists; Johnston had seven ters before pulling within three in based on a victory over No. 3 seed Churchill vs. Farmington 22 points carried the Rockets (8-7, at Kennedy Arena (Main Rink),.6 p.m. Edison Vushaj (16) and rebounds. the final period. Walled Lake Western. 6-4) to the WLAA-Lakes Division Friday, Feb. 8 Quintin Cooper ¢14) paced the Franklin's Jeff Poole scored Junior guard Ryan Woods led "Northville has a great team, Ladywood vs. Bloomfield triumph Monday over Livonia a game-high 27 points; Ryan the Chargers, now 9-6 overall and we had trouble scoring against at Southfield ice Arena, 4 p.m. Warriors ¢8-8) in scoring. Stevenson ¢5-10,3-7)- Matthey tossed in 14; and Israel 6-4 in the division, with 13 points. their zone and had difficulty get­ Franklin vs. Plymouth Glenn continued its hot Ross Davis added 19 fof Salem, atCompuwareArena,7p.m. ' foul shooting (20-of-26) while Woolfork seven. Andrew Vagnetti contributed 10. ting to the rim," said Franklin (Michigan H.S. Showcase at Trenton) which wrapped up the, third seed The Patriots were 15-of- "The kids played hard, they coach Jeremy Rheault, whose Western made only ll-of-22. • Stevenson vs. Novi-DetroitCC in the Lakes Division fpr the ; 26 shooting free throws, and played well and I'm proud of Patriots fell behind 26-9 after one at Kennedy Arena (Main Rink), 8 p.m. WAYNE 83, PLYMOUTH 6Z: Senior guard upcoming WLAA playoffs. they also had 26 turnovers to the effort - it was solid," said quarter. Saturday, Feb. 9 Mike Lee's game-high 22 points Bobby Naubert scored a game- Ladywood vs. Ann Arbor Northern's 10. Churchill coach Jim Splak, who . Jeff Poole scored 12 for the led a balanced scoring attack at Plymouth's Arctic Pond, 6 p.m. high 13 for the Spartans, who JOHN GLENN 52, CHURCHILL 40: Despite was also missing reserve guard Patriots, who made 12-of-21 free Franklin at Taylor Unified,-7;30 p.m. Monday as host Wayne Memorial were eliminated from the playoffs. (Michigan H.S. Showcase at Trenton) having its top scorer and rebound- Billy Gutowski. "Playing them throws. Stevenson vs. Trenton (Main Rink), 4:40 p.m. Churchill vs. Cranbrook (Teifer Rink), 6 p.m. PREP WRESTLING Thursday, Fefc 7 Clarenceville at Lutheran N'west, 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 Blazers win 16th in row, 62-33 over Monroe WLAA Tourney at Churchill, 9 a.m. Metro Conference Tournament at Lutheran Westland, 10 a.m. Two contrasting styles , 8-4 in the final period, with 14 of-44 shots from the floor and 4-of- 25 from the foul line, while Huron BOYS SWIMMINGS,DIVING GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP collided Tuesday with host points. Kipfmiller added 11, while 11 free throws. 'We had good looks Valley made 8-of-12. Thursday, Feb. 7 Lauren Adlof pulled down 14 at the free throw line and elbow, but LUTHERAN WESTLAND 52, INTER-CITY 24: Salem at'Churchill, 7 p.m. Livonia Ladywood getting rebounds, including eight on the we just couldn't convert." Lutheran High Westland (11-4) Canton at Franklin, 7 p.m. the best of Monroe St. Mary Jenna Anastos514 points W.L, Northern at Stevenson, 7 p.m. offensive end. KINGSWOOD 46, CLARENCEVILLE 32: came on strong during the second John Glenn at W.L. Central, 7 p.m. Catholic Central, 62-33, in a paced a balanced Ladywood Eighth-grader Ayanna Martin Christine Vlasic pumped in a half Saturday to win a non-con­ W.L. Western at Wayne, 7 p.m. girls basketball encounter. scoring attack. Caitlin pace Agape and all scorers with game-high 18 points and Abby ference game at Allen Park Inter- GIRLS GYMNASTICS Saturday, Feb. 9 The Blazers, ranked No. 2 Szczypka added 10 points and 21 points. Cohen pitched in with 11 Monday City Baptist ¢7-7). Canton Invitational, 10 a.m. in the latest Class A statewide nine rebounds. Alex Serowoky LUTHERAN N'WEST 44, LUTH. WESTLAND 33: as Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook- Allyson Yankee, a junior guard, PREP BOWLING poll, won their 16th straight to added seven points and nine Lutheran High Westland ¢11-5) Kingswood ¢12-6) downed visit­ led the Warriors with 16 points Thursday, Feb. 7 (at Novi Lanes) couldn't overcome a 19-9 first- ing Livonia Clarenceville ¢7-10) in Wayne vs. Northville, 3:30 p.m. improve to 16 -2 overall. rebounds. Kaitlyn Vitale also and six assists. Junior center Saturday, Feb. 9 (at Sterling Lanes) The loss drops St. Mary CC, scored seven points. quarter deficit Monday night in a first-round Metro Conference Becca Refenes chipped in with 15 Utica Eisenhower Doubles Tourney, 8 a.m. suffering a first-round Metro playoffgame. points and 14 rebounds. which has won 48 straight in Nicole Boggs tallied 13 to PREP SKIING Conference playoff setback to Amanda Moody led the Trojans Myrian Storck, Katey Ramthun Thursday, Feb. 7 the Huron League, to 12-^5. lead the Kestrels, who shot visiting Rochester Hills Lutheran with 17 points, while Ashley Hall and Rachel Storck contributed Divisional Championships at Alpine Valley, TBA. only 16 percent from the floor COMPETITIVE CHEER Ladywood started slowly Northwest (8-8).' added seven. six points apiece for the Warriors, Saturday, Feb. 9 , against the high-paced (lO-of-61, including 5-of-38 Northwest avenged a 35-34 set­ Junior varsity coach Brady who led 21-14 at intermission PR Cheer Tournament, TBA. Kestrels, who play a Loyola from three-point range). back to the Warriors on Jan. 8. Gustafson took over the varsity before blowing it open with a 31- MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL HURON VALLEY 40, AGAPE 38: Katie Saturday, Feb, 9 Marymount stylcof shooting Cayla VahGorden and Sarah coaching reins from Julie Patterson, 10 second-half run. Cornerstone at Madonna, 3 p.m. countless triples. Kipfmiller's rebound lay-up with MacCourtney paced the victori­ who on Saturday delivered her first Amanda Ison scored eight for Flint MottCC at Schoolcraft, 3 p.m. The Blazers led 12-6 after less than a minute remaining ous Crusaders with 13 and 10 child, a girl Kaittyn Lindsay, which the Chargers, who shot only 4-of- WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL one quarter, but took control propelled host Westland Huron points, respectively. weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces. 31 from the floor. Saturday, Feb. 9 Valley Lutheran (11-6,7-1) to the Madonna at Cornerstone, 1 p.m. with a 21-7 second-period Juniors Allyson Yankee and HURON VALLEY 38, MACOMB CHRISTIAN 30: The Warriors were 19-of-44 Flint MottCC at Schoolcraft, 1p.m. Michigan Independent Athletic Lauren Adlof scored 17 points from the field and,14-of-2l from surge. Becca Refenes each scored 10 for ONTARIO HOCKEY LEAGUE Conference-Red Division win the Warriors. Refenes also pulled and Katie Kipfmiller contributed the foul line. Friday, Feb. 8 "We talked about how we over Canton Agape Christian (4-9, down12 rebouhdsT 13 Saturday as Westland Huron "After'a slow first half we Whalers at Ottawa Generals, 7:05 p.m. play and we're not used playing Saturday, Feb. 9 2-5). The Warriors, who trailed 23- Valley Lutheran (10-6,6-1) rallied picked up our defensive intensity Whalers at BelievilJe BuiEs, 7:15 p.m. ' teams where they send all five "We played the best first half of 19 at halftime, made only l-of-9 int he second half to beat Warren and were able to force them into Sunday, Feb. 10 players to the three-point line the year and the worst second half field goal tries in the third quarter Macomb Christian (10-5,4-1) in long jump shots and turnovers," Whalers' at Kingston Frontenacs, 2 p.m. of the year," said Huron Valley an MIAC-Red Division game. TBA-time to be announced. in transition," said Ladywood while being outscored 7-3. For the Lutheran Westland coach Kevin coach Andrea Gorski, who Lutheran coach Eric Ruth, whose game, Lutheran Westland was Kara Tucker scored a team- Wade said. "Offensively, our exe­ team made 25-of-52 field goal tern led 25-15 at halftime before 13-of-44. high 11 for the Crusaders, who cution became more precise and tries (48 percent). "We we able being outscored 21-6 in the third "They (Northwest) played a led 19-14 at halftime before being we were able to take advantage of BOYS SWIM RESULTS quarter. our size. Our ball movement was to adjust our defense after we triangle-and-two again," said outscored 24-11 over the final 16 Nicole Schaffer led the victori­ Lutheran Westland coach Kevin minutes. faster and it was just a much bet­ WAYNE MEMORIAL 100, JOHN GLENN 58 got off to a slow start." Feb. 5 at Wayne ous Hawks, who outscored Agape Wade, whose team made onlv 13- Macomb Christian was 10-of- ter olaved second half." 200-yard medley relay: 1. Wayne (Steven Ogg, Adam Karson, Jordan Holland, Kevin Erdmann), 1:51.67:2. John Glenn (Billy Lyons, Dennis Knight, Cody Roe, Paul Gutu), 2:05.99. 200 freestyle: 1. Jacob Barnes (WM), 2:03.38; 1. Jacob Schof teld (WM), 2:17.97; 3. Josh Higgs (WM), 2:25.82. 200 individual medley. \ Ogg (WM), 2:18.76: McKendry said. "We're playing HURON VALLEY 55, MACOMB CHRISTIAN 2. John Burgess (WJG), 2:41.22; 3. Patrick Kemp Lutheran High Westland BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP slipped to 9-7 overall and 3-5 (WJG), 3:31.18. ended two months of frustra­ in the Metro. Quentin Lewis pretty good defense right now." 48: It was a happy homecom­ 50 freestyle: 1. Holland (WM), 24.14; 2. Erdmann tion Tuesday with a 52-50 added 14. Steve Miscovich tallied eight ing Saturday as Westland (WM), 25:24; 3. Karson (WM), 25.68. for the Crusaders. Huron Valley Lutheran (3- 1-meter diving: 1. Roe (WJG), 140.40 points. CLARENCEVILLE 53, LUTHERAN N'WEST 27: ^Metro Conference boys bas­ season opener Dec. 4 against LUTHERAN NORTH 60, LUTH. WESTLANO 43: 10,1-5) avenged a Michigan 100 butterfly: 1. Ogg (WM), 1:03.7; 2. Mike Junior swingman Jamie Stewart Gabriel (WM), 1:14.93. ketball victory at home over Plymouth Christian. In a Metro Conference make-up Independent Athletic poured in 23 points and Darryl 100 freestyle: 1. Holland (WM), 54.51; 2. Harper Woods. With the win, Lutheran game Saturday, host Macomb Conference-Red Division Erdmann (WM). 55.5; 3. Lyons (WJG), 59.92. Whitaker sparked the defense as Junior guard Josh Kruger Westland improved to 2-12 Lutheran North (9-5,6-1) broke setback to Warren Macomb 500 freestyle: 1. Barnes (WM), 5:46.23; 2. Higgs Metro Conference leader Livonia (WM), 6:31.0; 3. Aaron Sabal (WJG), 7:25.39. a close game open in the second Christian (3-12,1-6). continued his hot shooting for overall and 1-7 in the confer­ Clarenceville ¢13-1,7-0) bounced 200 freestyle relay;t. Wayne (Holland, Barnes, half to subdue stubborn Lutheran the Warriors with a game-high ence. visiting Rochester Hills Lutheran Free throws proved to be the Karson, Ogg), 1:41.16; 2. John Glenn (Burgess, High Westland (1-2,0-7)- Gutu. Roe, Lyons), 1:50.55. 27 points. "Defensively we came Northwest ¢7-7,4-4). difference as the Hawks made 100 backstroke: 1. Schofield (WM), 1:14.05; 2. Drew Dennison and Brian 14-of-17, while Macomb Christian Senior forward Rob through, we played good Whitaker also scored nine GabrieKWM), 1:14.76; 3. Aaron Snyder (WJG), 1:31.62. Budchuk pace the victorious made just 9-of-17- Seltz chipped in with 16, defense throughout the game," points for the victorious Trojans, 100 breaststroke: 1. Knight (WJG), 1:15.21; 2. Mustangs. Junior Kyle Tacia led Huron Karson (WM), 1:17.55; 3. Kemp (WJG), 1:28.47. while junior center Sam Lutheran Westland coach who led 29-16 at halftime; 400 freestyle relay: 1. Wayne (Barnes, Sam Ahlersmeyer and Josh Valley with 14 points, while senior "He did a great job defen­ Erdmann, Gabriel, Schofield), 3:58.29; 2. John Ahlersmeyer added 14 for Brandon Bekius said. Kruger tallied 14 and 10, respec­ guard Ryan Jones, added 11. sively igniting our presses," Glenn (Burgess, Sabal, Ryan Boes, JaCory the Warriors, who earned Vincent Bright scored 23 tively, for the Warriors, who were Frowner), 4:57.89. Clarenceville coach Corey Joel Battjes scored 11 for the their first victory since the points for the Pioneers, who tied at halftime 28-all. Crusaders. Dual meet records: Wayne, 1-6 overall; John Glenn, 1-7 overall. we had to have more people GYMNASTICS RESULTS playing well for us," Morris said. '"But we competed hard PAGE Bl LIVONIA RED 135.05, HARTLAND 77.25 for 32 minutes; which we Feb. 4 at Livonia Churchil H.S. Seven different players Central's Brett Malbin made hadn't done the previous two Vault: l Sidnee Mattison (Red), Katina St. Pierre BOYS HOCKEY (Red) and Brittany Swazey (Red), 8.6 each; 4. scored Saturday as Livonia a total of 47 saves. we did not score," Mercy coach times." Courtney Simpson (Red), 8.5. Churchill rolled to a 7-2 boys STEVENSON 4, SALEM 2: Mike Voran Gary Morris said. "That was a Ladywood, meanwhile, Balance beam:1.SalleyOsentoski (Red), 8.7; had two goals and two assists 2. Margarita Lazarevska (Red), 8.45; 3. Taylor hockey victory over host Titus' second goal of the game. key time of the game. We were gets four days preparation for' Jayne (H), 8.0; 4. Sidnee Mattison, 7.45. Walled Lake Central at the Woynick's power-play goal to lead No. 1-ranked Livonia playing well enough defensive­ Sunday's championship final Uneven bars: 1. Paula'Guzik (Red), 9.45; 2. Sarah Lakeland Ice Arena. from Yackley and Cotter tied Stevenson ¢18-0-1, 5-0-1) ly, but we didn't execute well at Calihan. Parkin (Red), 7.95; 3. St. Pierre (Red), 7.55; 4. to a WLAA-Lakes Division the game at 10:18 of the second enough offensively. Meghan Lark (Red), 7.55. Nate Milam, Mike Woynick win Saturday over the visit­ "It's never an easy thing, but Floor exercise: 1. Alicia DiMauro (Red), 9.1; 2. and Tyler Cotter each had a period and Milam notched his "We tried to come up with a we'll take it," Gorski said of Lazare'vska (Red), 8.7; 3. Brittany Swezey (Red), ing Rocks (6-12,1-5) at Edgar 8.4;4.Osentoski(Red),8.0. goal and two assists for the 35th of the season at 14:03 of Arena. few different things this time. the semifinal win. "We'll have All-around: 1. Pierre (Red), 30.50; 2. Jayne (H), victorious Chargers, who the third from Cotter for the Sean Lerg added a goal and Some things worked and some to play better. Today we got 30.20; 3. Jordan Krebtehl(H), 29.30. Livonia Red's dual meet record: 5-4 overall. improved to 16-3 overall and game-winner. assist for the Spartans, who led didn't." the ball to our scorers in spots LIVONIA BLUE 134.75, HARTLAND 77.25 5-1 in the Lakes Division of Churchill outshot the 1-0 after one period and 3-1 after Whalen and Danica they're not used to getting it. Feb. 4 at Livonia Churchil H.S. the Western Lakes Activities Vikings, 54-9. two periods. Verderbar each scored eight We hope to be more mentally Vault-1. Kelly Chamiga (Blue), 9.0; 2. Cassie Jake Harbowy had the other Morford (Blue), 8!55; 3. Jordan Krebiehl (H), 8.3; Association. "With two days off and our for the Marlins, while Jordan prepared on Sunday." 4. (tie) Carley Lukas (Blue) and Kelly Tapella Kody Strong, Kyle Burke and first game back from the dis­ Stevenson goal, while R.J. Mueller chipped in with seven. (Blue), 8.25 each. Kierdorf chipped in with two Travis Satkowiak also chipped appointment of the (Livonia) "To beat a team like that, [email protected] I (734) 953-2123 Balance beam: 1. Meredith Albers (Blue), 8.65;. assists. 2. Dalia Shafie (Blue),-8.5; 3. Morford (Blue), in with a goal and assist, while Stevenson game (a 5-1 loss on Ian Barnaby scored twice for 8.05; 4.- Taylor Jayne (H), 8.0. Scott Sunberg scored the other Jan. 30), I was pleased with Uneven bars: 1: Shafie (Blue), 8.75; 2. K. the Rocks. Charniga (Blue), 8.4; 3. Morford (Blue) 8.15; 4. Churchill goal. the way we finished," Churchill Richie Dunphy went all the way , -T Allison Gllley (Blue), 7.8. Other Churchill assists went coach Pete Mazzoni said. "It in goal for the Spartans, stopping .Floor exercise: 1. K. Charniga (Blue), 8.95; 2. Tapella (Blue), 8.8; 3. Meghan Powers (Blue), 8.6; to Keith Yackley and Dan took us awhile to get going." 15 of 17 shots, to earn his second 4. Morford (Blue), 8.3. Bostick. Churchill used two goals, victory. Ail-around: 1. Morford (Blue), 33.05; 2. Jayne Central led 2-1 early in Greg Wirick and Aaron Stevenson outshot the Rocks, (H), 30.20; 3. Jordan Krebiehl (H), 29.30. 36-17. Livonia Blue's dual meet record: 8-1 overall. the second period on Corbin Crouse. L. —

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Smith, marketing about calling a technician. largely private, sharing it only .to Do Everything with Your Palm There's more than one grape director for Gayle's Chocolates For this reason we can technician to arrive, or you just with friends and family.'That Powered Device, Sixth Edition. He in fine wines. There's also in Royal Oak, has a simple always be assured that-repair can't afford to spend the money. should keep spam to a mini­ welcomes questions sent to rick. more than one bean used in explanation for chocolate's companies will continue to mum. [email protected]. making chocolate, Decker said. appeal. prosper, and so Many times it's just a puzzle you Today, chocolate is enjoyed It's delicious. will the con­ feel like conquering to develop everywhere with a variety of "And those who don't like cept of do-it- tastes and flavors — bitter chocolate know someone who yourself repair your own sense VISITK0ME70WNLIFE.COM chocolate, milk chocolate, dark does," Smith said. 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The most popular item sold appliances. friend Tom Ross (of MSU Dark chocolate contains at Gayle's is the $36 high- There are websites where you Hockey Hall of Fame) called chocolate liquor, sugar, cocoa heeled chocolate shoe, con- , can get breakdowns on prod­ me to say that his daughter is butter, vanilla and lecithin. sisting of 14 ounces of dark ucts, wiring schematics, order living in his condo in Florida Sugar, added in varying chocolate, milk chocolate, pink tools and even call to talk in and she has to pull the plug on Sunday, Feb. 10, 3:30 pm degrees, affects the flavor chocolate (white chocolate person with a technician. the kitchen range every time Pavel Datsyuk Player T-shirt intensity or flavor profile of with strawberry flavoring) or The challenge of repairs she uses it. to the first 5,000 kids courtesy the chocolates. the Mule version with dusting comes to you in different ways, It makes a buzzing sound, on the shoes. That item was sometimes you're simply not which never stops, and Tom is of Chevrolet. "The higher the cocoa mass, the more intense the flavor," linked to a Web site (about- going to wait several days for going to fly down to Florida Decker said. shoes.com) and Gayle's now a technician to arrive, or you for a visit and repairs. He was Couverture chocolate, a good gets orders from all over the just can't afford to spend the going to purchase a timer quality dark chocolate used by country, Smith said. money. Many times it's just a before he left this area and I bakers and confectioners, con­ puzzle you feel like conquering told him not to. I suggested Friday, Feb. 15, 7:30 pm tains at least 30 percent cocoa PERSONAL PREFERENCE to develop your own sense of that because the range was 20 Nick Lidstrom Growth Poster butter. Stroker prefers Cacao Barry, pride. years old and the timer would Milk chocolate contains dry which isn't readily available There are some basic prin­ no doubt be expensive it might to the first 5,000 kids courtesy milk solids, and must contain to the publiq, but he has used ciples that I would like to point not be worth the expense of oftheDMC 10 percent chocolate liquor, more common chocolates out for some of you potential repairing it. I told him to take 3.39 percent butterfat and 12 (Nestle's) in his previous pas­ do-it-yourselfers. Let's start the back off the stove, which percent milk solids. It has less try gigs before he arrived at with electricity. You would be covers the mechanism off the chocolate taste (but is sweeter) Tribute. surprised at how many hom­ timer. than dark chocolate. White "I'm a firm believer that you eowners have to fork over the He will see a little cloth- Friday, Feb. 29, 7:30 pm chocolate contains cocoa but­ should stick with what you cost of a service call to have covered coil the size of half ter, and generally milk and know. Go with the middle of someone either plug in the a finger and about the same Travel Coffee Mug to sugar, but not chocolate liquor. the road," Stroker said. appliance or reset the circuit thickness. Cut one of the two all fans courtesy of It is flavored by vanilla and "I'm not going to use the breaker. electrical wires going into that Blue Cross Blue Shield. other ingredients, and does not most expensive," Stroker said. You can call that an expen­ coil and the buzzing sound is have a chocolate flavor. "With mousse, you're adding sive oversight and I guarantee all finished. Dates and times subject to change. OK... so which do you use? the liquor, eggs and cream, and you will find it an embarrass­ So is the timer, but at least "For mousses and creams, it's hard to tell the difference." ing moment. Many people will you can use the stove and pur­ you want chocolate with a What's Stroker's favorite? replace the timer on the prod­ chase a $5 household timer at higher (cocoa) mass content," "I really enjoy chocolate and uct because it doesn't advance the local hardware store. Oh Decker said, at least 60 per­ raspberries," Stroker said as a to the next cycle not knowing Tommy, don't forget to pull the DetroitRedWings.com cent. If you're dipping straw­ dessert pairing. "You can also that in many cases other com­ plug before you cut the wire Joe Louis Arena Box Office berries, milk chocolate or use chocolate and strawber­ ponents must be working prop­ on the timer. The Red Wing sweeter dark chocolate is fine. ries of course, and you can do erly before the timer will move. Alumni team still needs you to ticketmaster Today's technology has mango, blueberries, apples and Keep in mind that when play several more games this 248-645-6666 launched chocolate into a pears." you purchase an electrical year. replacement part there are few places, if any, that will give you Joe Gagnon can be heard on Talk a refund on anything that is Radio WAAM1600 at 8 a.m. Saturdays. electric. He is a board member of Spectrum The reason for this policy is Human Services and the Society simple. Let's say you hooked of Consumer Affairs Professionals Our Selection up a new timer incorrectly and (SOCAP). His phone number is {734} you burnt out one of the elec­ 971-1600, Ext. 28. Do you have a ques­ trical contacts inside the timer, tion about an appliance or a problem is Worth which cannot be seen. That you have with an appliance? E-maii timer would then be defective. your question to wvonb@hometown- How could a parts company life.com and it will be forwarded to sell that timer to another cus- Joe Gagnon,

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The Detroit item for the Malls & Mam Derby Girls Streets calendar please submit it at rolled onto the scene in 2005, least two weeks prior to the event to but I didn't make it to a bout Wensdy Von Buskirk at wvonbdhome until the last one on Jan. 12, townlife.com. when the Detroit Pistoffs took Plymouth Goes Red for Women on the Pistolwhippers. ANDVTANGUAY Plymouth's Downtown District I not only want to see Detroit supports the American Heart Derby Girls again, I want to be 'Vicious Vixen' Donna Malchie of Farmington Hiils skates with the Devil's Night Dames, as well as on the Detroit Association's "Go Red for Women" one of them. These women are Derby Girls traveling team. campaign on Friday, Feb, 8. Wear red cool. and visit participating businesses Find Valentine's Day gifts with Ranging in age from 20- to When ref­ Yet despite names like Devil for discounts, or drop in the Heart heart at Pure Detroit at The Ren 40-something, many of them erees blow the Kitty, Elle McFearsome and Health Open House, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cen Shops, like a Detroit Love T- moms and most covered in tat­ DEVILS NIGHT DAMES first whistle, Wanda Throwdown, these girls at the DDA Office, 831 Penniman Ave., Shirt ($20), an 'I Heart Detroit' mug toos, these are not your typical When: Saturday, Feb. 9, doors at eight blockers are in it to have a good time, for heart healthy seminars, snacks ($7.99), and a Cadillac seatbelt ($22). athletes. They're the alterna- skate off in a and their antics are infectious. and donation opportunities. Guest 6 p.m., game at 7 p.m. girls you'd expect to find at pack. At the At the bout we saw, the audi­ speaker Lisa McDowell, St. Joseph "Wrap It All Up with Love," pur­ art openings and rock shows Where: Masonic Temple Drill second whistle, ence erupted in the last period Hospital's Chief Clinical Nutritionist, chases will be wrapped free in the GM instead of on competitive Hall, Detroit two jammers when Cookie Rumble, team will discuss nutrition and meal ideas Wintergarden. Present a single Ren sports teams. Tickets: $12 in advance; $15 Malchie take off from captain and that night's MVP, at 12:30 p.m. Call (734) 455-1453. Cen Shop receipt of at least $25 to get But in the kitschy world of at the door; under 12 free with behind. The tore through the blockers to Macy's Bridal Event Godiva Chocolates, and enter to win Roller Derby, complete with adult; available from Derby Girls, jammers must catch the pack, bring the Pistoffs to victory. Macy's Somerset will host its annual his and her watches. Ren Cen Shops sexy uniforms, risque nick­ • Danny's Irish Pub in Ferndale or then lap it twice, racking up But it's-not just the skaters Ever After Bridal Event 10 a.m. to 2 include: Cherylynn's Gold Crown names and old-school skates, points along the way. themselves who energize the p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9. Participate Hallmark, Pangborn Design Collection, online at www.ticketmaster.com. these women have found their Meanwhile the tangle of crowd. in registry seminars, meet bridal Bon Bons Candfand Godiva inner athletes. Future bouts: March 8, blockers use elbows, knees and A whole cast of characters, experts, hear product presentations Chocolatier, Pure Detroit, Ashley's And God help anyone who Pistolwhippers vs. D-Funk all manner of hell on wheels from referees in drag to punk from vendors such as Wedgwood, and Flowers, Jos A. Bank, The Fashion gets in their way. Ailstars; April 12, Detroit Pistoffs to keep the opposing jammer rock pom-pon girls, all with meet with reps from local companies Council, Scentsations Fragrance & As they skate around the vs. Devil's Night Dames; May 10: at bay, while helping their own campy pseudonyms, gather for offering everything from flowers and Crystal Boutique and more. track, striking the perfect bal­ Championship Double Header. jammer get ahead. each game. During intermis­ invitations to DJs and videographers. Parisian Community Day ance between mocking the Information: Visit Don't let those little school­ sions, local bands play and kids Jennifer Wilkins, Macy's Trend Expert, Local nonprofits can register now will iead fashion presentations at to participate in Parisian's next sport and taking it dead seri­ www.detroitderbygirls.com. girl outfits fool you... these from the audience are invited ously, an ever-growing legion girls are tough. They're feisty, to dance and hula hoop on the 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m. outside the Community Day on Saturday, March 1. of fans is following along. aggressive and they play to rink. Bridal Salon. Bill Hoopes, Director of The event is a turn-key opportunity The evening we arrived at Derby Girls logo — the silhou­ win. The very fact that roller Macy's Wedding S Gift Registry/Macy's for organizations to raise funds by the Masonic Temple, where all ette of a woman wearing roller They use sneers, trash talk derby makes light of itself is 'by Appointment, will offer bridal selling Parisian discount savings the local bouts take place, we skates perched in a martini and theatrics to intimidate what makes it so much fun, registry tips and trends at 10:30 a.m., booklets, and keeping 100 percent of were surprised to discover the glass). their opponents. And when it especially for people like me 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. the $5 booklet price. In 2007, The Bon- game was sold out and patrons Yellow cones defined the comes down to it, they aren't who aren't able to take most Valentine's at Ren Cen Shops Ton Stores, Inc. was able to raise over crowded the lobby hoping to oval track where the women afraid of a little rink rash. spectator sports too seriously. The Ren Cen Shops at the GM $10 million for nonprofits through score admission. We were skate according to the rules On her web site profile, Now I know what it means to Renaissance Center, Detroit, will host Community Day. Log onto www.com- among the lucky few who man­ of Women's Flat Track Roller Vicious Vixen — who joined sit on the sidelines and dream a sweet deal to celebrate Valentine's munitydayevent.com, and sybmit a aged to get tickets at the last Derby. Outside the ring, fans Detroit Derby Girls in 2005 of getting in the game. Day 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 11-14. During registration form. minute. of all ages — from toddlers to and also skates on the travel Inside, the arena buzzed grandparents with plenty of team — boasts of suffering a with excitement. A merch table hipsters in between — gath­ fractured ulna, hematomas The Detroit Derby Girls practice was stocked with posters, T- ered to watch. and swollen knees for the twice a week at Riverside Arena in shirts, patches and buttons for The gist of Roller Derby is sport. Photos of stitches in her Livonia. For more information on the sale (I couldn't resist buying a two teams of five girls each busted chin are posted with teams, tryouts and upcoming bouts, cap sleeve tee with the Detroit compete in the rink. pride. visit www.detroitderbygirls.com.

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