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There will be a femiliarfac e at the helm of the Wayne-Westland school board, following the election of Skip Mpnit as president. BY DARRELL CLEM Monit replaces Frederick Weaver who STAFF WRITER had served as board president for three consecutive years. It's a grave crime — literally — not to "We all know that fortunately we mention a little spooky. can work together," he said. "We don't A Westland woman turned over two stress the small things and focus on the large stones she found in the driveway of important things." a home she recently started renting on The board voted 5-2 in favor of Monit, Berville Court, in the Norwayne neigh­ with Weaver and TVustee Ed lurner vot­ borhood. Westland Police Sgt. David Heater discovered "•'. ing no. T\irner had nominated Weaver "They're gravestones," police Sgt." that Owen Jackson's gravestone was missing ; for a fourth term as president David Heater said. "It's very bizarre." from Grandlawn Cemetery in Detroit. The board also voted 5-2 to elect The 50-year-old resident had heard Cindy Schofield as vice president, from a neighbor boy that the stones were replacing Terrance McClain. Casting no rumored to be grav^markers. votes were McClain and Weaver who Sure enough, the two of them flipped had nominated McClain for a second over the heavy, granite stones and found term. The board, however, was in agree­ inscribed,on them: Father, Russell C. ment in keeping Martha Pitsenbarger Howard, 1892-1955, and Beloved Father ••.*-' as board secretary. Pitsenbarger was of Mine, Owen Jackson, Sept. 25 1908- nominated by Steve Becher who also March 30,1972. This gravestone was found missing from the was re-elected board treasurer. The The resident called police to remove Northview Cemetery in Dearborn. hoard also voted unanimously for the gravestones after finding them Becher after voting 2-5 on the nomina­ Saturday on the property, which was On Tuesday afternoon, police were tion of Turner by Weaver forth e post. With the temperature in the 90s this week, DJ Dean, 8, of Westland found a recently bought by a new landlord after a arranging to get the gravestones back to Weaver and Turner cast the yes votes. way to cool off at the Bailey Recreation Center's outdoor poof. DJ was among foreclosure. the cemeteries. By Wednesday, Heater McClain thanked Weaver, saying that youngsters trying out the Aqua Climb wall, one of several improvements made at Hoping to solve the mystery, Heater had learned that the marker in Dearborn "through the years, we certainly appre­ the pool earlier this year. The wall got a high rating from DJ who said it's fun. called the State of Michigan Vital already had been replaced by the family. ciated your initiative and creativity and Records Office and learned that Howard "Apparently, it had been gone for some getting us all involved as a team." had been buried at Northview Cemetery time," he said. "I always hope our focus will be on Devin in Dearborn and that Jackson had been Heater called it puzzling that two the kids," he added. "Decisions made in Oean, 12, of laid to rest at Grand Lawn Cemetery in gravestones came from two different Lansing have put us behind the eight Vestland Detroit. cemeteries and somehow ended up in ball. Hopefully, we can continue to work 'tlimos the Heater's investigation revealed that the Westland. together." Aqua Climb gravestones have been in the driveway Anyone who has information about the Monit, who also thanked Weaver for at the Bailey since at least November, if not longer. He gravestones is urged to call the Westland his work as president, said that he looks Center Pool in called the two cemeteries, and officials Police Department at (734) 721-6311 or forward to "leading the board." Westland. 'it's there checked to find the markers miss­ (734) 722-9600. Becher also was elected as the different/ ing. Anyone found to have taken the grave­ board's representative to the Wayne said Devin. "Neither of them had any idea before stones would face criminal charges. County Association of School Boards, 1 have not that that they were missing," the detec­ whUeM^ain willbe the Michigan seen this at tive said. dclemthometowniife.com I (734) 953-2110 Association of School Boards' represen­ another pool.' tative. ;, ... . The election of officers came just after Pitsepiatger and Monit were sworn in to new'fbur-year terms, Pitsenbarger had her daughter, Patti Hill, administer the oath; she is serving her fourth term on the board. Monit had his wife, Kitty, administer the oath to begin his third .^c —^. term. 2 former Farmer Jacks

BY DARRELL CLEM Moreover, Kroger has indicated STAFF WRITER that, one week later, it will open at Attorney gets delay in 7-EIeven robberies hearing 8 a.m. Friday, July 20, inside the old Kroger Co. is moving quickly this Farmer Jack store at Cherry Hill and BY DARRELl CLEM June 22 at the 7-Eleven stores 1 a.m. May 24 at the Wayne- month to occupy two newly closed Merriman, Thompson said. * STAFF WRITER at Wayne and Avondale and at Avondale store. Farmer Jack stores in Westland, city Kroger's decision means that it will Merriman and Palmer, police For now, Martinelli is jailed officials confirmed. open the stores about two weeks after A court hearing for two sus­ Sgt. Thad Nelson has said. with a $750,000 cash bond and In a related development, Mayor A&P closed them, he said. pects charged in a Westland Martinelli, alone, is charged Boyce with a $500,000 bond. William Wild said it appears that an "That is fairly fast," Thompson said. investigation of 7-Eleven rob­ with armed robbery for an District Judge C. Charles Bokos independent grocer will move into the On Monday, Wild said he had beries has been adjourned until incident that occurred May 24 gave the defendants a $250,000 city's third Farmer Jack store. learned that the city's third Farmer next week. at the Wayne-Avondale store, cash bond for each incident in The latest news means that Jack store, at Ford and Wildwood, will A preliminary hearing for police Sgt. David Heater has which they're charged. Westland apparently will not have any likely open as an independent grocer. Richard.Martinelli, 20, of said. Not-guilty pleas have been big vacancies following a decision by He wasn't sure of the company's name Inkster and Mark Boyce, 20, of Police made an arrest after entered for the two men, who The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. or when the store might open. Westland has been scheduled an officer spotted two suspects are expected to learn during to sell its 66-store Farmer Jack super­ A&P officials have said Farmer Jack for July 19 in Westland District outside an apartment complex their July 19 hearing whether market chain in southeast Michigan. stores were being sold in southeast Court after a defense attorney near the site of the last incident they will face trial in Wayne "That's great news," Westland Michigan because of poor sales perfor­ sought more time to review the - — an aborted robbery that hap­ County Circuit Court. Planning DirectorBruce Thompson mance. allegations and charges. pened at 4:10 a.m. June 22 at If convicted, they could face said TXiesday. The company also decided to focus Martinelli and Boyce are the Merriman-Palmer store. penalties ranging up to life in He confirmed that Kroger plans to more on its supermarket business in charged with armed robbery The earlier incidents involved prison. open at 8 a.m. this Friday at the for­ northeastern states. and attempted robbery for an armed robbery that occurred mer Farmer Jack location at Warren incidents that happened early at 1:48 a.m. June 22 and at [email protected] | (734) 953-2110 and Middlebelt. [email protected] j (734) 953-2110

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BY SUE MASON McCallum said. the Community Crier newspaper in Plymouth. "She very much was a history buff," her sister STAFF WRITER ' "She loved what she was Even after she started teaching, she still sold said. "She had been working on a history book of doing and it showed," Garden advertising part-time, her sister said. the people of Bumbletown and Allouez. She had "Amazing" and "marvelous" are just two of City School Supt. Richard . "Her ultimate goal was to be a professor," been doing oral histories." many words Catherine McCallum uses when Witkowski said. "Wherever I Tregembo said. "She had a summer home near The family has received many notes from . talking about her friend Michelle Tregembo went in terms of the high school, Calumet and her goal was to retire early and students who attended Mrs. Wilson's services at Wilson. she was always there. She was teach at Firjlandia University. She loved working .Newburgh United Methodist Church in Livonia. "She was an amazing gal, an absolute angel," a dedicated teacher and will be with young people that age." Word of her death reached them through text' McCallum said. "She was a great friend and a Wilson missed in terms of what she did Mrs. Wilson also had a "great passion" for messaging and on the MySpace Web site, wonderful lady. She will be greatly missed." . as a teacher." lighthouses, and was active in the Great Lakes Tregembo said. A teacher at Garden City High School, Mrs. Bruce Watkins and several students are fin­ Lighthouse Keepers Association. She helped "We gave them stationary with a return enve­ Wilson died June 26 of complications after a 16- ishing this year's yearbook, that includes a page organize a three-day Lake Superior Cruise lope and are getting their memories of Michelle," year battle with Lupus. She was age 50. dedicated to Mrs. Wilson. that took place this week. Her daughter Erika she said. '"They're letters about the impact she McCallum and the late Westland resident "She was.a dedicated lady, she really was," had flown in from San Diego, Calif., and had had on their lives. meet in the fall of 1990 when they were both Watkins said. "She was in a hospital bed and planned to drive her up north to take the cruise. "I once took her to the hospital 15 years ago student teachers at the high school. According to worried about getting the yearbook done. She Afterward, she had planned to spend the and the doctors didn't think she'd make it McCallum, they were quite unusual for several was a trooper." summer at the family home in Bumbletown, through the night. Think of all the lives she had reasons: They were both in their 30s and were "She was positive, supportive and an optimist," Tregembo said. a chance to touch because she did." the first student teachers at the school in many added her sister, Jennifer Tregembo. "On June 8, "She refused to give up, she planned on going," In addition to her husband Gregory and years. she had every intention of going back to school, Tregembo said. daughter Erika, Mrs. Wilson is survived by They both were hired to teach there and ended she didn't think this was the end. She did go Mrs. Wilson also was editor of the GLLKA's John and Betty Tregembo of Plymouth,, sister of up classrooms side-by-side. An English teacher, back on June 7 for a half day." quarterly publication until she gave it up in 2004 Jennifer (Wayne Sapulski) Tregembo and broth­ Mrs. Wilson taught creative writing, college Tregembo described her "big sister" as a vora­ and was on its board of directors. er John (Marisa) Tregembo, nephew Giovanni composition, literature classes and yearbook and cious reader who usually "had three, four books Her love of lighthouses began at an early age. and niece Gabriella. Memorials maybe made to "even in poor health" and in a wheelchair, would going at a time." She also promoted reading to He father was in the Coast Guard and was a light Newburgh United Methodist Church or Great have her husband Gregory bring her to school so her students and had boxes and boxes of books keeper. Lakes Lighthouse Keepers Association. she could work on the yearbook on the computer. for them. The family lived in the Grand Traverse light­ "Teaching wasn't a job it was her career," Mrs. Wilson started out selling advertising at house and also in Escanaba. [email protected] | (734) 953-2112 named Physician of Year

A Washington Township medical direc­ him to many, he also plays a doctor has been named tor of both the critical role in many aspects of Physician of the Year at St. postgraduate St. Joseph's." Joseph Hospital in Clinton medical educa­ Naughton is a 1980 graduate Township. tion program of John Glenn High School, a Dr. Joseph Naughton, the son and Neighbors 1984 graduate of Alma College of Patrick and Joan Naughton Caring for and a 1988 graduate of the of Westland, received the , Neighbors clin- Michigan State University award at the hospital's 17th Naughton jcs School of Osteopathic annual Medallion Ball. According to the hospital Medicine. Described as "St. Joe's own newsletter," while his often Married, he has two chil­ Patch Adams," Naughton is the playful demeanor has endeared dren, Lauren 12, and Ryan, 9-

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Art Van Furniture, on Wayne Mary McGaw (back row, from left); Jade Smith, Westland Chamber of Commerce executive board member; Captain Road between Joy and Warren, Matt O'Neil of the Salvation Army's Wayne-Westland Corps; Hugh Doody; Westland Rotary President Mark McConnell; Jefferson Barns Elementary Principal Laura Beckman; Patrick McNally, president of the western campus of the WHERE HOMETOWN STORIES UNFOLD will host a blood drive 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, to Wayne County Community College District; Raquel Andersen-Garcia, executive vice-president of the western HOMETOWNLIFE.COM help the American Red Cross, campus; Mary Gregosky (front row, left), Westland Chamber of Commerce executive board member+and Lou Call (734) 425-9600 to sched­ Toarmina (front row, right) join students in showing off their backpacks. ule an appointment. HOW TO REACH US Divine Savior Catholic Susan Rosiek Jeannie Parent Church will hold an American Executive Editor Retail Sales Manager Red Cross blood drive 8 a.m. to (734) 953-2100 (734) 953-2177 2 p.m. Sunday, July 22, at the [email protected] [email protected] church, 39375 Joy, west of Hix, in Westland. Youngsters at two Norwayne "We've been doing it for back - "I can." According to Hugh Gallagher Cathy White Walk-ins are welcome or schools, started their sum­ about four years," said Lou Toarmina, it's to teach them Managing Editor Retail Advertising Rep. donors can call ¢734) 455-3620 mer vacation with a gift - new Toarmina who got the idea that "they can grow up to a (734) 953-2149 (734) 953-2073 and leave their name. backpacks. for the project from a teacher, successful career." [email protected] [email protected] Thanks to a group of indi­ Christina Stowe, who noticed The T-shirts have the viduals and community that many of the youngsters school name on the front Sue Mason KNOW THE SCORE organizations, students at didn't have backpacks. "It and a list of sponsor on the Community Editor Jefferson-Barns and Lincoln was her idea, and community back. The major sponsors (734) 953-2112 check out the aumfters m Elementary were presented people jumped on board,." include Westland Mayor [email protected] with blue and gold backpacks The backpacks come with William Wild; 18th District -today's! ^section and T-shirts. a two-word message on the Judge Sandra Cicirelli; State Newsroom (734) 953-2104 Fax (734) 591-7279 Sm Sen. Glenn Anderson, D- Sports Nlghtline (734)953-2104 Westland; Westland Rotary Circulation/Customer Service -866-88-PAPER (866-887-2737) Notice to Creditors Club, Westland Community Classified Advertising 1-800-579-SELL (7355) Foundation, Wayne County Display Advertising (734)953-2153 TO ALL CREDITORS: Community College District The Settlor, ONEEDA and Toarmina's Pizza. To purchase page and photo reprints go to www.hometownlife.com/oereprittts. LOUISE THETFORD, who lived at 34612 Fountain Blvd., Westland, Toarmina focuses his efforts For more information contact 1-866-88-PAPER. Michigan 48185, died June 9, 2007. There is no personal representative on the Norwayne Community Circulation Business Hours/Subscription Rates of the settlor's estate to whom because it's "where it's most Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Letters of . Administration have needed," he said. Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. been issued. "Teachers have told us that Sunday 8 a.m. to noon Creditors of the decedent are 90 percent of the residents are notified that all claims against the Stop by your local participating Pennzoil® featured fast If you missed a delivery please call by 6 p.m. Thursday and 11 a.m. Sunday. Oneeda Louise Thetford Revocable low income," he added. Living Trust dated January 27, lube location and ask for an oi! change featuring Pennzoil® In addition to the backpacks Carrier Delivery Mail Delivery 1995, as amended, will be forever motor oil and get the next one free (equal or lesser value). program, Toarmina also pub­ Sunday/Thursday banned unless presented to Sunday/Thursday BARBARA JANE VENIS, Trustee, lishes a newsletter, promoting One year $64.95 One year (in county) $83.95 within four months after the date Promotional Offer During: good things about the commu­ 6 Month $34.95 6 Month $41.95 of publication. July 1,2()07-July 31,2007 nity and current and former Coupon Expiration Date; 3 Month...: $17.95 3 Month $20.95 Notice is further given that November 30,2007 . residents. One year (out of county) $108.95 the Trust will thereafter be For senior citizen rate, . assigned and distributed to the And while the backpacks please cail 1-866-887-2737 6 Month $54.45 persons entitled to it. given out last month were 3 Month $27.25 Date: July 6, 2007 empty, the ones that will be The Westland Observer - Publication NO. USPS 663-530 Published every Thursday and Attorney: Renee M. Szobonya, P- given out at the start of the Sunday. Periodical postage is paid at Livonia, Michigan 48150 57265, 714 W. Grand River, 27364 W. 8 Mile R(t. new school won't be. They'll be Brighton, MI 48116. Telephone filled with school supplies. 36251 Schoolcraft Livonia, Ml 48150 (810) 494-7106. 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Who will be the new • 9 p.m. Wednesday, July Shaw Jr. has said. Westland Idol? 18, at Marvaso's Italian Grille, This year's event will begin That question will be in a strip mall at Wayne and at 6 p.m. July 26 with holiday answered during the Westland Hunter. decorations, Santa Claus and Community Foundation's • 9 p.m. Friday, July 20, at The Salvation Army band wel­ 13th annual Christmas in Ford Road Bar & Grill near coming guests. The event also July fund-raiser, at 6 p.m. Ford and Wayne. will include a silent auction. Thursday, July 26, at the The new Westland Idol will At 7 p.m. there will be a Hellenic Cultural Center on be chosen by the audience at brief presentation for this Joy Road east of Newburgh. this year's Christmas in July year's scholarship recipients. First, 10 finalists will be event. The Westland Idol contest will - found during five karaoke con­ The fund-raiser will pro­ . begin at 8:15 p.m. v tests as follows: vide money for The Salvation Food stations will offer a &iZ i. "k • 9 p.m. Sunday, July 15, Army's summer camp pro­ variety of cuisine, dessert, at Malarkey's Irish Pub, on gram and for the foundation's beer, wine and pop. Cost St. Casimir High School's sophomore class poses in front of the school in 1941. Warren Road between Wayne scholarship program for is $50 per person. Dress is and Central City Parkway. Westland students. business casual. Patrons are • 10 p.m. Monday, July 16, Christmas in July has - asked to bring food items to at Chatters bar at Wayne and allowed the foundation to be placed under a Christmas Cowan. donate more than $446,000 tree for The Salvation Army • 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, at during the last several years, food pantry. To sign up for the Strykers bar at Ford and Hix. foundation President Glenn event, call (734) 595-7727-

BY REBECCA JONES "The day we graduated ... However, Theresa STAFF WRITER nobody wanted to leave the Bartkowiak, of the Class of school," Wozniak said. 1952, kept the grade school Alumni'and parishioners Redford resident Stanley — and its boiler •— running Livonia school board meet­ He said he didn't like the chairwoman of the finance of the former St. Casimir Kosinski also holds fond until 2005. ings will follow a similar pat­ status quo. committee. Bailey will lead the Parish and school, along memories. He has main­ Bartkowiak, who had tern over the next year. Trustee Tom Bailey arrived a legislative committee. with nuns, clergy and teach­ tained a record of 1,484 gone on to become Sister Lynda Scheel will remain few minutes after the meeting, Committee meetings will ers will reunite at Madonna graduates of St. Casimir High Leonard, applied for a boiler's board president. Cynthia started and did not register a begin in August. University this weekend to School from 1931 to 1969- license through the county Markarian will stay on as vote. Later, he said expressed The board also set its calen­ celebrate the 125th anniver­ Kosinski left school on and arrived early to heat the vice president, and Robert support for the officers. dar for the upcoming year. sary of its founding. March 1,1944, when he was school every day, Wozniak Freeman will continue to be The board's committee Meetings will be Aug. 6 and Festivities over the two drafted into the U.S. military. said. She will also be at the the secretary. assignments did change. 20, Sept. 17, Oct. 1 and 15, days include a dinner recep­ But his principal, Sister Mary reunion this weekend. Board members decided the Freeman will lead the policy Nov. 5 and 19, Dec. 3, Jan. 15, tion, mass, brunch and pic­ Valencia, made sure he had "She will use the 100-year- roles at their organizational committee. Trustee Greg Oke Feb. 4, March 3 and 17, April nic. enough credits to graduate. old recess bell to call us all to meeting Monday, after Scheel takes over the building and 14 and 28, May 19 and June "After mass, former stu­ "When she found out I was dinner," Wozniak said. and Freeman were both sworn site committee. 2 and 16. Committee meet­ dents are going to be able to being called up for the draft, On Sunday, Bishop Francis in for their second terms. Trustee Dan Lessard will ings and study sessions will be go back behind the alter and she sent a letter to the draft R. Reiss, who served as The votes were not unani­ be chairman of the personnel scheduled on the second and see some of the teachers who board," Kosinski said. She the church's pastor for 20 mous. committee. fourth Mondays of the month, they haven't seen in 30 to 40 told them he would need to years, will celebrate a 9 Trustee Steve King voted King will lead the curricu­ as needed. years," said Tom Wozniak, a complete half of his senior a.m. Mass at the Felician against Scheel and Freeman, lum committee. Agendas are posted online at Livonia resident who gradu­ year first. Sisters' Motherhouse, fol­ and in favor of Markarian. Markarian will stay on as www.livonia.kl2.mi.us. ated from St. Casimir in His class of 36 students lowed by a brunch and picnic 1966 and has helped plan the had just five boys. Three at the Madonna University reunion with members of the are alive today, and they get Residence Hall. AROUND WESTLAND schools last graduating class, together for breakfast once a A bus tour is planned to the from 1969, Sister Victoria month. old St. Casimir convent and Indyk, Alicia Ramirez and Summer taxes Dinner and concert breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon Kosinski played var­ school, now owned by Core Sunday, July 22, at the hall, 1217 Irma Valdez Reyes. sity basketball and served as City Neighborhoods. The city of Westland has AMVETS Post 171 will host Merriman, south of Cherry Hill St. Casimir, established president of his sophomore Banners, trophies, year­ extended the deadline for pay­ a buffet dinner and concert in Westland. The cost will be $4 in 1882 at 23rd Street and class. Back then, he would books, newspapers, and ing summer taxes without pen­ featuring country singer Sarah for adults and $2.50 for kids up Myrtle (now Martin Luther go to school, practice and photo albums will be on dis­ alty until Friday, Aug. 31. Wilson Friday, July 20, at the to age 12 for hash browns, pan­ King Boulevard), was the then work stocking shelves, play in a Memorabilia Room. post hall, 1217 Merriman Road, cakes, eggs, sausage, bacon, bis­ largest Polish Catholic parish go home for supper, do his A DVD tracing the history of Road closing Westland. cuits and gravy, coffee and tea. in Detroit west of Woodward. homework and then go out the parish and school from Glenwood between Wayne Tickets are $20 and include Milk and juice will be available Over the span of 125 years, with friends, he remembers. 1882 to 2005 will play both and Newburgh will be closed a three-meat buffet dinner, for an extra 50-cent charge. three churches, two schools, "It was a fantastic time in my days. beginning Sunday, July 22, due entertainment and open bar. two rectories and two con­ life." A Web site, www.saintcasi- to CSX railroad repairs. The Doors open at 6 p.m. for appe­ Concert series vents were built at the site. Although enrollment was mir.com, contains hundreds project is expected to be com­ tizers, followed by dinner at 7 Mike Hamilton Revue, a Wozniak attended St. on the rise, the school closed of photos and information pleted by the evening of Friday, p.m. Entertainment from 8-11 variety and country group, Casimir for 12 years. His in 1969 due to an anticipated about the church and school. July 27. p.m. Open bar until midnight. will perform as the summer grandmother was baptized decline when the. Fdician Tickets must be purchased in concert series continues at 6 there in 1890, and his mother nuns left, lay teachers took [email protected] Preschool open house advance. Call ¢723) 721-9440. p.m. Sunday, June 15, in the was married there in 1944. over and tuition increased. '(734)953-2054 McKinley Cooperative Only 140 tickets will be sold. performance pavilion behind Preschool will have an open the Westland public library, on house 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, D.A.R.E. to golf Central City Parkway between July 14. The preschool is located The Westland Police Warren and Ford. The show at 6500 N. Wayne Road in Department will host its is sponsored by the Westland Westland. Children ages 2-5 are D.A.R.E. golf outing on Tuesday, Cultural Society, and it is free. welcome to attend preschool. July 17, with registration start­ Concert-goers are encouraged Morning and afternoon classes ing at 7 a.m. and a shotgun start to bring chairs or blankets. are available. For more informa­ at 8 a.m. The 17th annual out­ tion call ¢734) 729-7222. ing will be at the Woodlands of Glenn boosters Van Buren, 39670 Ecorse Road, John Glenn High School Grand opening Wayne. It is sponsored by North Rockets Football Boosters will The Evangelical Adult Day Brothers Ford. Cost is $125 per have a fund-raiser 7-11 p.m. Care & Respite Corp. will have person and includes a hole-in- Saturday, Aug. 4, at Town & a grand opening of its adult day one contest, call Officer Kline at Country bowling alley. Cost is care and 24-hour respite center ¢734)722-3273. . $10 per person and includes at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 26. The three games, shoes, pizza and center is located at 400 Venoy Country breakfast pop. Merchandise also will be Road, at Cherry Hill, call ¢734) AMVETS Post 171 and its raffled. To pre-register, call 326-0058. auxiliary will hold a country Cheryl ¢734) 358-2278.

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Listings for the Community Calendar respite for family or work as office looking for volunteers who want to For more details, call Birthe, (734) 458- can be submitted by e-mail at sma- support. A free 18-hour training pro­ make a difference in girls' lives. To 8143 or Kimberly at (248)231-6120. [email protected]. They also gram is provided at the VNA head­ learn, more, call (313) 972-GIRL (4475) Vietnam Vets can be mailed to Sue Mason at 36251 quarters, 25900 Greenfield Road, orvisitwww.gsofmd.org. The Plymouth-Canton Vietnam Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150, or faxed Suite 600. Registration is required. Explore Girl Scouting Veterans of America, Chapter 528, to her attention at fax at (734) 591- (248) 967-8361 or visit www.vna.org. Girls ages 5-17 can discover how meet at 7:30 p.m. the second Monday 7279. For more information, call (734) Literacy Council tutors much Girl Scouts has to offer all. of every month at the Plymouth 953-2112. The Community Literacy Council Scouting isn't just about campmg VFW Post 6695, on S. Mil! Street, (CLC) is looking for volunteer tutors and cookies anymore. Girls learn a just north of Ann Arbor Road. If you UPCOMING EVENTS in Western Wayne County to help lot about themselves and the world served in the U.S. military between Academic Pathways preschool adults improve their reading, writing around them, form lasting friend­ 1964 and 1975, even, if not, "in coun­ Academic Pathways Cooperative and communication skills. The CLC ships, become more confident, inde­ try" (combat zone) you are still Preschool, at 30330 Schoolcraft will provide training to interested pendent, helpful and resourceful. eligible to become a member. Visit in Livonia, offers classes Tuesday volunteers. Previous experience or Through Girl Scouting, girls learn the the Web site at www.mihometown. com/oe/PlymouthCantonVVA'for and Thursday mornings for 3-year- a bachelor's degree is not required. importance of community service more information. olds, and Monday, Wednesday and The council will provide free training and challenge themselves and Friday mornings for 4-year-olds. and materials, and then match you develop value systems they use the In Harmony Kindergarten readiness class will with an adult student in your area. rest of their lives. Call the Girl Scouts The Wayne Chapter of the meet afternoons, Monday to Friday. Call (734) 416-4906 for more informa­ of the Huron Valley Council at (800) Barbershop Harmony Society.meefs Potty training not required. (734) tion. 49-SCOUT (497-2688.) at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Kirk of Our 459-6689 or visit academicpathways. Hospice training Savior Presbyterian Church, 36660 tripod.com. Heartland Hospice is looking EDUCATION Cherry Hill, west of Wayne Road, for caring and dedicated people Schoolcraft College classes Westland. Gentlemen interested in • Community Opportunity Center NASCAR and Dale Earnhardt fans across the country will have one with an interest in serving termi­ The following classes are offered at the chapter's Renaissance Chorus or will hold its third annual Italian final chance to see the only Earnhardt family authorized documentary nally ill patients and their families in Schoolcraft College in the coming weeks: who enjoy quartetting can call mem­ Night Monday, July 16, at East Side on 'The Intimidator' at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 19, at the AMC Livonia Washtenaw, western Wayne, Monroe Accent reduction classes are 10 am bership chairman Bob Wolf at (73,4) Mario's, 31630 Plymouth Road west 20 theater, 9500 Haggerty, north of Seven Mite Road. Tickets for one- and Livingston counties. Volunteers to noon Saturdays ($209); and Back to 421-1652, or attend a rehearsal. of Merriman in Livonia, Anyone who night event are $10 and are available online at www.FathomEvents. provide a variety of services includ­ basics refresher courses in math, reading Veteran's Haven dines at the restaurant from 4 to 8 com and the movie theatre box office. Narrated by Paul Newman, the ing companionship, light housekeep­ and test-taking are offered. For details, Veteran's Haven operates a car, boat, p.m. on July 16 will be treated to East film presents the late NASCAR driver in his own words and images, ing, errand running, grief support visit www.schoolcraft.edu/iac or call camper and real estate-donation Side Mario's celebrated spaghetti, followed by never-before-seen footage, interviews, deleted scenes and clerical services. For more infor­ (734)462-4436. program. Donations are tax-deduct­ salad and bread for just $10. Drinks, and more that are exclusive to this special event. mation, contact volunteer coordina­ St. Damian ible. For information, call (734) 728- tips and tax are extra. The restau­ tor Candice Jones, (888) 973-1145. St. Damian School is currently hold­ . 0527. Food is distributed to veterans rant will donate the entire $10 to Girl Scouts ing open enrollment for preschool - once a month throughout the month Community Opportunity Center, a Michigan, a regional orchestra, is visit [email protected] Girl Scouts of Metro Detroit wel­ three-four-year-olds - and kindergar­ and there is a supplemental food non-profit housing corporation sup­ hosting student auditions for strings, Hospice help sought comes girls ages 5-17 to discover ten through eighth-grade The school program 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays. porting adults with developmental winds, brass and percussion per­ Visiting Nurse Association of fun and friendship, while enjoying is at 29891 Joy in Westland. Call (734) The Veteran Haven's Outreach Center disabilities in Wayne County. For formers from age 5 to 18, from novice Southeast Michigan's (VNA) hospice opportunities to develop leadership 421-6130 for more information and a 4924 S. Wayne Road two blocks south additional information call Denise to advanced. Auditions will also be program needs volunteers to com­ skills. Girl Scouting builds girls of school tour, or check out the school's of Annapolis in Wayne. Any honorably King at (734) 422-1020. scheduled by appointment. Five dif­ fort and support patients at the end courage, confidence, and character, Web site at www.stdamian.com discharged Veteran that is in need or Youth Philharmonic auditions ferent concert groups are offered. of life. Volunteers can provide com­ who make the world a better place. Summer classes offered homeless and wants a better quality The Livonia Youth Philharmonic of (734) 464-8704 or (248) 476-6341 or panionship, write a memoir, provide Girl Scouts of Metro Detroit also is The Continuing Education and of life can call (734) 728-0527. Professional Development Department at Silver Strings Dulcimer Schoolcraft Coiiege offers classes. Musicians and listeners are welcome Visit www.schoolcraft.edu/ces or call to stop by and visit a traditional (734)462-4448. music jam 7-9 p.m. the first and third Thursday of the month at Good Hope ORGANIZATIONS Lutheran Church, 28680 Cherry Hill, Friends of Elolse Garden City, Acoustic instruments The Friends of Eloise group meets 6 include hammered and mountain dul­ p.iTK the third Tuesday of the month cimer, guitar, banjo, fiddle, harmon­ in the dining room of the Kay Beard ica, concertina, autoharp, recorder,, Building, on Michigan between pennywhistle, ukulele and upright »- -.+ -. Middlebelt and Merriman. All are bass. Call (734) 482-2902 or check welcome. For information, call Jo out the Web site at http://geocities. Johnson, (734) 522-3918. com/ssdsociety. Toastmasters Garden City Kiwanis The Westland Easy Talkers , The Garden City Kiwanis Club meets Toastmasters Club can help people for lunch at 12:15 p.m. each Thursday overcome their fear of speaking in at Amantea's Restaurant, 32777 front of people by teaching public Warren. Guests and potential new speaking in a friendly and supportive members are always welcome. atmosphere. The club meets at 6:30 Garden City Rotary p.m. Monday Cozy Corner Family The Garden City Rotary Club meets Dining, 35111 W.Michigan Ave. at at noon Thursday at Amantea Wayne Road, Wayne. For more infor­ Restaurant, 32777 Warren. mation, call Vicki Brannon at (734) Community service planning, lunch 467-7224 or Curt Gottlieb at (734) and socializing are enjoyed. Please 525-8445. . join us there. Democratic Club Habitat help The Garden City Democratic Club The Western Wayne affiliate of meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Thursday Habitat for Humanity is seeking vol­ going OH now of the month (September through unteers to help with building homes, June) in Room 5 of the Maplewood office duties and fund-raising. No Center, Mapiewood west of Merriman. experience necessary, Training will . For more information, call Billy Pate be provided. For information, call at (734) 427-2344. (734) 459-7744. Citizens for Peace Tutorial program extra Citizens for Peace meets at 7 p.m. on the A tutoring program for students second Tuesday of each month at Unity is offered at the Salvation Army of Livonia Church on Five Mile, between Wayne-Westland Corps Community Middlebelt and Inkster. The group is Center, 2300 Venoy in Westland. The % dedicated to working for creation of a U.S. program, 3:45-5:15 p.m. Mondays and to 50% Off Department of Peace. Al! are welcome. Tuesdays, is for students 9 and older Colleen Mills, (734) 425-0079. in Wayne, Westland and Romulus. already-reduced spring and summer Suburban GOP Women's Club For information on participating or The Suburban Republican Women's ' volunteering, call Tyrone Peterson, fashions and accessories Club will host immigration attorney . (734)722-3660. Kathleen Poppenger answering Tutors need to have at least a high total savings 55% to 75% questions on America's problems school education. with illegal immigration at a dinner Hospital retirees at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, at i^s The Oakwood-Annapolis Retirees ' it's our storewide summer sale & cleara- ice Pick-A-Bone Restaurant, 30325 Six meet at 1p.m. the first Monday of \vr ar- e,-en crater sfeccLci "cuahp ^ev/ Moe oreaKS Mile Road in Livonia. Cost is $18. For the month at Oakwood Hospital reservations and menu choice, call Annapolis Center, Venoy at Howe in (248) 320-5473. Visitors and guests Wayne. All Oakwood Retirees are wel­ welcome. come to attend. . * MOMS club Radio Club MOMS Club, a non-profit support group,- The Garden City Amateur Radio Club welcomes all western Wayne County meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday stay-at-home mothers, offering children of the month at tfa Maplewood activities, weekly age-appropriate play Community Center, Mc,:!ewood west groups, and family get-togethers. MOMS of Merriman. The club is open to peo­ Club also performs service projects that ple who are interested in ham radio. benefit needy children in our-community. Call Ben (W8AAA) at (734) 425-2629.- PLUS NOW THROUGH IN-STOCK CARPET! 13-16 yard Bedrooms SUNDAY ONLY Installed with padding TAKE AN $ EXTRA 15% OFF only.,. 150! Sale merchandise' when you use your LordS Taylor credit card Shop at Home for Carpet r •':'..- -..*,"•_*i - et Pieces - V' ' •*..' . :-'-•. - • \ . "vis.--:^-. LORD & TAYLOR Large Inventory in 2x2' to 9x9' < 1 HE- fa" Siock for Immediate Installation! 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Train show rolls into 6 ' , *_ "*•* Train enthusiasts are children's sports activi­ ing display of toy trains in the public. >& • invited indoors next week­ ties and programs for the operation. The show will More than 100 dealer end for the 15th annual coming fall season at St. also offer visitors a chance tables will offer a wide '1 ^ Trains "N" the Park Toy Robert. to see how much their dad's variety of collectibles cov­ "T . Train Show at St. Robert . The event is hosted by or grandfather's trains are ering a wide variety of Bellarmine School gym­ the Detroit Toledo Chapter worth. train-related items. nasium, Inkster at West of the Train Collectors In addition, the Door prizes will be given *i»\ ' Chicago. Association and the St. Bluewater Michigan away each hour. The show, from 11 a.m. to Robert Bellarmine Men's Chapter of the National Admission is $3 per per­ **.-*•* 2 p.m. Sunday, July 15, will Club at St. Robert. Railroad Historical Society son, $6 per family. feature a gathering of train Visitors will be able to will show videos of their For more details, contact Getting ready for the 15th annual Trains 'N' the Park Toy Train Show, collectors and toy train have their train tested by train trips, along with their St. Robert Bellarmine's rec­ sponsored by the St. Robert Bellarmine Men's Club, are engineer Dave items from four states, with the Trenton Train Club new 2003 train excursion tory at (313) 937-1500. Stevens (left), Men's Club chairman Joe Carrier, show host Ray Nikolai and money raised to help fund and see that club's travel­ trip schedule that is open to train club member Gary Popek.

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<• * Carrie Burch of Canton was with sons Kyle, "ll, and Noah, 8, just waiting for the fun to start Tuesday at Wayne County Parks' Mud Day. "Cause I want to get muddy," Noah said of his reason for showing up at the Nankin Mills area of Hines Park in Westland. Big brother Kyle said, "Pretty much because it's really rare for me to go in and get drenched with mud." The park was flooded to just the right muddy >' consistency and at 11 a.m., with TV news crews . and other photographers at the ready, the count­ down from five started. Kids, divided by age > up to 12, rushed into the mud, some doing belly flops. "It's OK for today," mom Carrie Burch said of the mess. "It's fun once in a while." PHOTOS BY BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER The Children's Program; and Jacob With her was Pam Siesel of Canton with sons Kubinski have a muddy good time. Matthew, 8, and Michael, 6, who showed up "so Chris Roman, Joey Roman, Alec Olson and Mackenzie Olson, after Mud Day festivities. They're both residents of Canton. I can get all muddy." They were attending for the first time the event held yearly since 1988. Nearby, Beth Olson of Canton was with daugh­ ter Mackenzie, 12, and son Alec, 9, traveling with Joe Roman's family, also of Canton, including sons Joey, 11 going on 12, and Chris, 10. "To get muddy," Beth Olson said of their first-time atten­ nan, dance, "get as dirty as we can. They have been lan, wanting to go for years and we have been out of n town." enzie As Who Let the Dogs Out? blasted over the park fore loudspeakers, kids dove and rushed in. Watching begins. with her camera was Michelle Gordon of Garden City who brought daughter Anne Bufbrd, 10, and friend Savanna Turner, 10. It was the first time for both girls at Mud Day. "This is awesome," Michelle Gordon said. She brought trash bags for muddy clothes, and the kids wore old things. "When I read it, I was like 'Oh, my God, that would be totally awe­ some.'" The woman clerk at Walgreens when they stopped for film was envious they were going to ; Mud Day, Gordon added. Cleaning up the kids fell to the Westland Fire . Department firefighters, and Wayne County , sheriff's deputies were on hand to help keep things orderly. Mud Day was sponsored by Fox 2 News. "It's one of those things the kids enjoy," said Wayne County Executive Bob Ficano. "All in good fun. It's a nice break." Around noon on a sweltering Tuesday, the cool fun continued with relay and wheelbarrow races through the mud. The day was nicely capped off by the crowning of Mr. and Mrs. Mud, Troy Brandon McCutcheon, of Redford, cleans off in the spray from a firehose provided Westland resident Tom Traub spent his day off from the Livonia Family YMCA with his Watson and Isabella Letts. by the Westland Fire Department. younger cousin, Fox Everett. It was Fox's first Mud Day. He's a Birmingham resident.

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A Westland lawmaker will In its efforts to manage Spectators are invited to help develop policies and Michigan's workforce and attend for free, and classic implement programs that economic development chal­ car enthusiasts can enter will shape the state's 21st cen­ lenges, the council recently a car for just $15, which tury workforce following his adopted "Creating a Culture includes a meal ticket. appointment to the Council for of Innovation" as its theme Judging will take place Labor and Economic Growth. for the next year and beyond. from noon to 2 p.m. with State Sen. Glenn S. The council strives to produce class trophies, plus "Best of Anderson, D-W£estlajid was innovative solutions that will Show" and "People's Choice" tapped for the council by Lt. foster a successful 21st century presented at 3 p.m. Dash Gov. John Cherry. Members of economy. plaques and goodie bags will the board serve in an advisory "We need innovative ideas also be provided to the first capacity to the governor and that will make our state com­ 100 entrants. the director of the Department petitive in the global economy. "The Car Show charity of Labor and Economic Repackaging traditional solu­ event is a fun way to pro­ Growth. tions simply will not work vide outreach to the com­ "One of the key messages of anymore," said Anderson. "As a munity and get our mem­ my campaign was working to member of this council, I hope bers involved," said Mike bring jobs to our state, and this we can generate policies that Bennett of Livonia Church appointment will put me front will move Michigan forward." of Christ. "LCC has a num­ and center in the state's efforts Anderson represents the 6th ber of members who've had Livonia resident Paul Schroeter took first place for Cars and Trucks 1958-1963 last year with his 1963 Chevy Impala. to do just that," said Anderson. State Senate District which personal experiences with •'Michigan has the best work­ includes Livonia, Westland, people spending their final explained she thought of loyalty to our mission," said "The Car Show charity event is ers in America, and if we Garden City and Redford days with Angela Hospice, the idea for the prayer shawl Mary Beth Moning, executive invest in our workforce, I am Township. He also serves as so we feel a real connection ministry while her father director of Angela Hospice. a fun way to provide outreach confident that we will attract the assistant Democratic floor between our 'extended fam­ received hospice care at home "It is only through the gener­ to the community and get our long-lasting, 21st century jobs leader. ily' and theirs." in Pennsylvania. osity of the community that to our state." The Livonia Church of "My mother and father we are able to continue to members involved. LCC has a Christ congregation has also both got prayer shawls and it provide our caring services. number of members who've supported Angela Hospice just meant so much that they It means a lot to us to have through its prayer shawl received them," said Fbulk. their support." had personal experiences with ministry. Women from the "I thought it would be a won­ Livonia Church of Christ is people spending their final days Joe Toth has been selected to serve church make hand-knitted derful ministry for us." located at 15431 Merriman, with Angela Hospice, so we feel on the board for The Village of and crocheted shawls for Through the past five just north of Five Mile. For Westland Senior Living Community. Angela Hospice patients to years, the church has raised more information about the a real connection between our The Westland resident previous represent the love of Christ almost $4,000 for Angela car show or the programs of 'extended family'and theirs.' worked in construction roofing. He and their prayers while they Hospice. Angela Hospice, visit www. serves on the Deacon's Board and is a create the shawls. "We are so appreciative of angelahospice.org or call MIKE BENNETT, of Livonia Church of Christ. member of the building committee at Judy Foulk of Wayne Livonia Church of Christ's (734) 464-7810. Garden City Presbyterian Church.

CITY OF WESTLAND CITY OF WESTLAND INVITATION TO BID INVITATION TO BID WESTLAND POLICE DEFARTMEl^f Sealed proposals will be received by the City of Westland Sealed proposals will be received by the City of Westland Purchasing Division, 36601 Ford Road, Westland, Michigan 48185, Purchasing Division, 36601 Ford Road, Westland, Michigan 48185, on or before July 26. 2007. at 10:30 a.m. for the.following (no The following vehicles have been deemed abandoned and will be on or before July 26. gQQ7, ftt 11:QQ qtm, for the following (no sold at public auction July 17, 2007 at 11:15 AM. The auction will exceptions-will be made for late filings): exceptions will be made for late filings): be held at. Westland Car Care Towing, 6375 Hix Rd., Westland, MI Aluminum Ground Sign 48185. The vehicles will be sold as is, starting bid is for towing and Vehicle Monoxide System System storage. Complete specifications and pertinent information may be obtained Complete specifications and pertinent information may be obtained from the Purchasing Office. Please direct questions pertaining to from the Purchasing Office. Please direct questions pertaining to YEAR MAKE MODEL BODY VIN# specifications to Robert Kosowski, Parks & Recreation Director at specifications to Dwayne Harrigan, Controller at (734J 467-3204. 1992 Chevrolet , 1500 P/U 1GCEK14Z5NE120319 (734) 467-3255. Proposals must be submitted by the time stated Proposals must be submitted by the time stated above or they will 1994 Chrysler ; Concorde 4-Dr 2C3HL56T1RH345138 above or they will be returned. The City of Westland reserves the right to reject any or all bids. be returned. The City of Westland reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Publish; July 12 & 15,2007 Dwayne R. Harrigan Dwayne R. Harrigan OEOSS4143; - 2x2 Publish: July 12,2007 Publish: July 12,2007 Controller Controller 06BQ541180-2x2.8 OeOS541191-S«2,5

Notice of Public Sale of Personal Property. Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 4 of the Self Service Storage Facility Act, State of Michigan, PS Orangeco, Inc. and/or Skurgard TRS, Inc. will conduct sale(s) at Public Storage iformerly Shurgard) located at 36001 Warren Rd Westland, MI 48185-6591 (734)729-7095 on 7/30/07 at 10:30 am. Sales .are for cash only. Removal within 24 hours. For sale and storage units in which rent and fees are past due. Personal property described below in the matter of: 4010 - Kevin Harbour - TV, Sports equipment, 4 chairs 414S - James Tuttle Jr. - 4 TVs, Mattress, Misc Items 5096 - Fayvian Watts ~ 10 bags, 10 Boxes, Dining Table 1038 - Karen Viers-Eshbaugh - 40 Boxes, Dryer, 4 Tires 3012 -- Shannon Fields - 3 Bikes, 2 TVs, Drums 6068 - Jessica Thomas -Couch, TV, 10 Boxes 3008 - Brenda Provenzanp - 30 Boxes, Futon, Misc Items 4106 - Amber Wise - Couch, Loveseat, Dresser Publish: July 12 & 19,2007 oeoaMisio-aa.e

CITY OF WESTLAND "New Birthing Center NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION Zero Wait ER. On Thursday, July 26, 2007, various items of the City Westland DPW will be sold at public auction. The auction will be held at State-of-the-art Surgeiy Insurance Auto Auction 8251 Rawsonville Road, County of Wayne, at 10:30 a.m. The following items will be offered for sale to the highest bidder: Now that's thinking' Stock Year Make -Ron 3105791 1998 Wacker Water Pump 1W9PS0519WM203045 3105801 1998 Wacker 3906266 11LD 625 31B Belleville Re* 3105890 1986 Wacker PT6DT 585201233 All vehicles are sold in "as is" condition. Vehicles may be deleted from this list at any time prior to the start of the auction.

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CITY OF WESTLAND NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION On JULY 17, 2007 the Westland Police Department will conduct a public auction of impounded, abandoned vehicles. The auction will begin promptly at 11:00 am at Westland Car Care, 6375 Hix Rd., Westland, MI County of Wayne, where the following vehicles will be offered for sale to the highest bidder: YEAR MAKE BODY STYLE COLOR VIN 1997 Geo Metro/4 Dr Blue 1Y1SK5263VZ461287 1998 Chevy Malibu/4 Dr Tan 1G1ND52M9W6224843 1998 Ford Explorer/SW Blue 1FMZU35P3WUB44951 1995 Ford Econoline/Van Green 1FTJS34G4SHA70502 1997 Chevy Van White 1GCFG25W3V1092446 1989 Ford Aerostar/SW Black 1FMCA11U2KZA30970 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix/2 Dr Black 1G2WJ52M9TF205245 1992 Ford Taurus/4 Dr Silver 1FALP5243NG240654 1995 Ford Contour/4 Dr Green 3FALP6539SM135191 Advancing and improving technologies are essential to a great hospital. At Oakwood i ~> 1995 Dodge Intrepid/4 Dr Red 1B3HD46T4SF655179 we're proud co say that we are continually thinking of new ways to move mediant * »v i 1994 Pontiac Grand Am/2 Dr Green 1G2NE15M8RM588247 1996 Ford EscortfSW Green 1FASP15J5TW134893 And we're doing it through changes that will be important to you and the commu y 'ik*. 1992 Buick Regal/2 Dr Blue 2G4WD14L4N1508679 our new Birthing Center,. Zero Wait ER and our state-of-the-art surgery center, to ^ " 1985 Chevy Astro/SW Blu/White 1G8DM15N8FB179749 1997 Buick Skylark/4 Dr Blue 1G4NJ52T6VC422234 few. It's a big investment, yes. But we believe that in order for you to get better, v i - nfc 2002 Ford Explorer/SW Silver 1FMYU70E32UA98170 too. No wonder more people around here are saying "My Community. My "> * 1995 Ford Escort/2 Dr Red 1FASPHJ7SW115184 My Annapolis/' For more information on our new and improved patient services, or foi "* <*" r \ 1998 CMC Savana/SW Tan 1GDFG15M9W1044262 2001 Buick Park Ave/4 Dr Red 1G4CW54KX14293951 to an Oakwood Annapolis physician, visit wwrw.oakwood.org or call 8O0-543-WEIA 1993 Ford Tempo/4 Dr Maroon 1FAPP36X2PK204416 1994 Ford Tempo/2 Dr Red 1FAPP31X5RK125008 1988 Mercury Topaz/4 Dr Blue 1MEPM37X0JK602652 All vehicles are sold in "as is" condition. Bidding on all vehicles will Oakwood Annapolis Hospital Qakwoocf start at the amount due for towing and storage. Vehicles may be We specialize. In you? deleted from this list at any time prior to the start of the auction.

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Secure your home fill * • HI i * a i •* % * * * to avoid break-ins rroRiEs Summer is in full swing as activities move from the indoors to outdoors and from home to a vacation destina­ tion. It's also a season for opportunists — those who want to steal property from unsuspecting homeowners. According to FBI statistics, a house, apartment or condominium is burglarized once every 15 seconds. Fortunately, burglary is probably the most preventable of crimes. By taking a few simple precautions, you can dra­ matically reduce the risks. Thefts from open garages can rise during the summer, when garage and entry doors are left open or unattended. Garage doors and other entry doors as well as windows should be kept locked, even when the home is occupied. A home becomes an easy target for thieves who enter through open front doors while the owners are in the back yard. Also keep your vehicle doors locked, even when it's parked in the garage, and keep valuables out of sight. Before leaving for vacation, be sure to lock all windows and doors. Keep window blinds closed and turn down the volume on your telephone ringer, so it cannot be heard ringing outside of the home. Fool thieves by making your home look occupied all the time. Use automatic timers on lights when away from home. Have a trusted neighbor pick up the mail and newspaper. If possible, don't have either stopped. That gives information about you being away from home to others whom you don't know. If you're going to be away for an extended period, LETTERS have a plan in place to have the grass mowed. And don't skip your garbage pickup day. Ask that trusted Society is good idea The Department of Justice's own guide­ did it a couple weeks ago because it was neighbor to put your garbage cans out to the street lines specify that to apply for a commuta­ about 10 inches high. I can't afford to do and take them back in. You can also ask your neighbor I would just like everyone to know how tion a convict must first have started to ours, I take great pride in the way our to use your garbage cans while you are out. Burglars excited I am about the new Westland serve their sentence and have abandoned home looks, and after I am done doing it I sometimes check for empty cans as a sign the family is Historical Society being formed. We all appeals. Scooter Libby has done nei­ can barely walk. away. need a group in the city to work with the ther. Instead, Bush has again abused his So I am all for "Acts of Kindness." In. Historical Commission to get things done, office to shield Cheney and himself from fact, if one of my neighbors need me, if You can also place radios on automatic timers and raise further exposure of their own impeach­ the volume so they can be heard outside and never leave so when Ernie Johnson brought up the they are unable to, I will do their yard able offenses, as would happen were Libby work. I will be there. There are acts notes on your door that can tip off burglars. If possible, idea to me I jumped at the chance. I hope people will be as excited as I am finally compelled to testify truthfully, as of kindness, and stupidity, and that is have your telephone calls forwarded when you are away was Judith Miller by her own incarcera­ exactly what I was when caring for this from home. Burglars sometimes check to see if someone and come join us at our initial organiza­ tion meeting at 7 p.m. July 17 at the Bailey tion. vacant house. Now the other house on is home by making a telephone call. Center. Anyone who cannot make this The American public should not and the other side is vacant, she lost hers Even if you don't need specific help, always tell a trust­ meeting but would like to join us may must not stand by idle while these "lead­ also. We have had some wonderful ed neighbor if you are going to be gone for a few days, call Ernie Johnson at (734) 522-3918 or ers" make a mockery of the American neighbors, and due to one reason or . and if you are going to be gone for an extended period, Georgia Becker at (734) 729-1605. justice system to meet their own personal another, they have had to leave. We still ask your local police to check your home periodically. Excited about Westland history, needs. have some great people in our neighbor­ This advice is timely and valuable. Ensure your sum­ Call and write your members of hood. In fact, one of them knows I am Georgia Becker not working and told me that if I want, mer months are filled with good memories by following Westland Congress and tell them you want these these easy tips. two criminals to face charges for their when winter comes, I can use his snow- constitutional crimes, which are already blower as long as I do his. a matter of public record, and more than I am bored to death, I read at least one You recently ran a column written by sufficient evidence exists! book a week, newspapers every day, and Haika Gay about the loss of resources for Patricia Linna when my neighbors call, I help them out, the academically talented program in Westland so yes I will be doing our walks and more Livonia Public Schools. It badly needed a than likely the two vacants, because in counterpoint. Ms. Gay's comments were winter it is hard enough for a kid to walk restrained and she appears to be a per­ Favors free health care to school in the cold. At least the four son who has not only talked the talk, but Every U.S. citizen should have free, houses will have the walks done, so they . The key to a strong Michigan economy is a strong sys­ walked the walk. Nonetheless, I feel she quality medical and dental and prescrip­ can. Now how's that for kindness? tem of higher education. identifies the wrong bad guys. tion coverage provided by our govern- . Bud Somerville Everyone agrees that for Michigan to remain competi­ As a former Livonia school board mem­ ment, even if it means that the rich have Westland! tive, it needs to maintain its reputation for solid research ber I vividly recall having to cast my vote to pay more taxes. For-profit private and teaching universities. Yet in the recent effort to bal­ on what levels of funding we could afford insurance companies should be eliminat­ ance the 2006-07 budget, Michigan's public universities to provide to parts of the curriculum. The ed because their premiums are too high, Understanding ignorance took another hit. The governor and the state Legislature academically talented program had some they frequently deny claims, and they This is in response to Ms. Ahwal's com- ** agreed to shift a scheduled $139 million August pay­ strong, well prepared and well intentioned refuse to insure people with pre-existing ments "U.S. adopts Israeli methods in ment to state universities with a promise that it would be supporters, mostly parents advocating for medical conditions. Iraq war." repaid by Oct. 1. This followed an earlier $26 million cut their exceptionally bright children! Vivian Nyland Ms. Ahwal, thank you for your opinion, f in an attempt to balance the 2007 budget I came to believe that academically tal­ Westland It is nothing more than that and is based i Universities have to make tuition decisions this month ented children did have special needs that on pure speculation and innuendo on your;- and many say they can't wait for the Legislature to act. we needed to address in ways different Supports acts of kindness part, along with some vague reference to £ Higher tuition rates are squeezing many prospective than the usual. But this didn't help much' some survey done by the Pentagon. f students from pursuing postsecondary education at the because over the eight years I was on the I read "Time for kind acts" on the June You have no expertise with regard to \ universities, even as the state's economic future hinges on board, the voters of the state adoptee] 28 Observer Opinion page, and, well, Iraq nor do you have any personal knowl- \ a highly trained workforce. education funding schemes that gutted our former neighbors fell on hard times edge about military service, while those -i of us who have served or are serving our ? Michigan is blessed with a wide range of postsecond­ the Livonia schools' property tax base and had to abandon their home — just walked away. It has been sitting vacant for country can easily debunk your comments? ary educational opportunities, from innovative commu­ and made us a state-dependent institu­ tion with little control over how much we well over a year. I was mowing the lawn based on our personal experiences. ! nity colleges to excellent private liberal arts colleges to could spend on our kids. weekly. I am handicapped and I probably In fact, you sound like the latest incar­ private technical institutes. But it is the state's diverse What Ms. Gay seems to feel is that should not be doing my own, but someone nation of Tokyo Rose or Hanoi Hanna. field of 15 state universities that offers most students the board members and administrators could has to. So not only was I mowing ours, I You should consider yourself fortunate, ; best chance to become competent professionals and well- restore the academically talented pro­ was mowing the vacant one also. We also Ms. Ahwal, to be able to publicly slander rjounded citizens. gram to its, former glory if they wanted to. parked in the driveway to give it a "lived our military personnel. But just as the need for higher education becomes more She interprets their silence in the face of in" look. Fortunately, the lesson I learned in critical, the state's budget problems are putting our state her advocacy as a lack of vision. Parents Well, I looked out our back door one Vietnam was to give phony pundits like schools in a bind. Without adequate state funding, they whose local schools closed in the past two day and someone was in the house. I went you no consideration. What is really frus­ must turn to their students for higher tuition and fees, years surely feel the same way. over and talked to him. He told me that trating is that people like you can freeload even as those students and their families are strapped by The truth is we are not going back to my car was in violation, and he put a tag off of the honorable service and lives of Michigan's troubled economy. the good old days. Our board members on my window. He told me if it was not those who have protected your freedom In addition to training the next generation of lead­ have been called upon to be budget cut­ moved, it would be towed. I was abso­ while you criticize them without merit. ers, several state universities are engaged in critical ters, principally. What I find refreshing lutely stunned. Here I am thinking I am Gerry Wright research in the social sciences, sciences and technology. in the midst of all the budget cuts is that doing someone, anyone a favor by watch­ Canton The University of Michigan, Michigan State University, Livonia administrators and board mem­ ing after this vacant property. Wayne State University and Michigan Tech are all play­ bers' still managed to squeeze out some And keep in mind, I was also shovel­ ing key roles in positioning the state to be a leader in a enhancements to the academic program ing the driveway and walkway. Now they SHARE YOUR OPINIONS high-tech future. in the form of the legacy initiative. have a company come out once a month ; The state must make good its commitment to fund So who are the bad guys? As long as to mow. The driveway looks like a jungle, We welcome your letters to the editor. Please o^ur public universities fully and the Legislature needs to educational funding in Michigan remains and in winter time, oh, what a joke the include your name, address and phone number move quickly before the universities make it cost-prohibi­ as it is, we the voters, who elect legisla­ company is that is supposed to shovel the for verification. We ask that your letters be 400 tors and adopt propositions (or don't vote walk. He gets out of his truck, walks to tive for many young Michigan students to attend. words or less. We may edit for clarity, space at all) are to blame. If we want some of the porch, drops a cup of salt and leaves. and content. the great programs to return or be fully It takes him longer to write something funded we must elect representatives and down in his truck than it does to walk up Mail: WESTLAND adopt legislation that provide education the driveway. with the resources it needs to properly So when I read the story about neigh­ Letters to the editor serve our kids. borly kindness, I thought that is a great Westland Observer 36251 Schoolcraft Dick McKnight idea, and something that me and my Part of Hometown Communications Network^ Livonia, Ml 48150 Westland neighbor across the street did. We took Sue Mason Susan Rosiek Peter Neill care of a house that did not belong to us, Community Editor Executive Editor Vice President used our own gas, and keep in mind, I Impeach Bush and Cheney (734) 459-4224 General Manager do not work. I am unable to do so. Our Hugh Gallagher Marty Carry I call for the impeachment of both money situation is not good, we are strug­ President George W. Bush and Vice gling like many families, and to purchase E-mail: Managing Editor Director of. President Richard Cheney now. gas to mow a vacant home... and I just [email protected] • Advertising

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And as usual, All this raises another big question: Why don't 3® ew things raise the ire of parents as Further refinements of school design 1 I've come away bowled over at how extraordi­ we have better statistics on water use, when the •p5* much as the concept that schools are narily fortunate we are to have the remarkable task of writing a sensible policy demands a solid ft experimenting with their children. Any came with the development of vocational natural resources we do in this beautiful state. base of factual information? new program, technique, technology or schools, the addition of gyms, pools and Sure, there are lots of wonderful, lovely places While we're at it, Michigan needs to formally change in curriculum runs the risk of being in this country. The East Coast is historic and ratify the Great Lakes Basin Water Resources labeled as "experimental." physical education facilities, and later, rock-ribbed, but very expensive and terribly Compact with our fellow Great Lakes states and But in fact, education is a constantly evolv­ the establishment of media centers, with overcrowded. Florida is warm and sunny, but Canadian provinces — as soon as possible. ing experimental process that is reflected in classrooms clustered around them at the it's very expensive, also overcrowded and much This past February, bipartisan bills to do that a lot more ways than we think. ' too humid for my taste; The Pacific Northwest is were introduced in both houses of the Legislature, That even shows up in building design, building core. Some schools in the early 20th blessed with tall pines, great views and delicious but they've gone nowhere. (One of the Democrats' which is a rather hot topic these days in the century even had medical facilities, including seafood, but it's ever so chi-chi and getting more water protection bills also calls for ratification.) Bloomfield Hill Schools. The district main­ and more trendy and pricey every day. Minnesota and Ontario have both moved forward, tains that Lahser and Andover high schools doctors and dentists. But in Michigan, we've got the Great Lakes while Illinois awaits nothing more than the gover­ are obsolete and need to be replaced. (representing more than 90 percent of all the nor's signature. Come on, lawmakers! We should be You can debate the merits of that argu­ schools grew to multi-floor structures, stair­ drinkable fresh water in'this nation), miles and ahead of the pack on this, not dragging up the rear. ment, but there is no question that schools cases were moved to be alongside the outside miles of coastline, thousands of pristine inland Lastly, and maybe most importantly, the do become obsolete. That was evident from walls so they would be near exits in case of lakes, countless miles of spar­ National Wildlife Federation, whose Great Lakes the earliest days of public fire. kling rivers and who knows how Office is located in Ann Arbor, led a group of education. Officially public It was even decided that the most effective many acres of deep green forests. conservation organizations last month in plan­ ' - : education began in Michigan lighting would come from windows located They're all within easy driving ning to file a suit against shipping companies | in 1837 when we became over the left shoulders of the students, so distance for everybody, no mat­ that operate in the Great Lakes. | a state and adopted a con­ classrooms were designed with windows only ter where you live. And they're They will demand compliance with the Clean stitution, which called for along one wall and seats oriented to get light still within the means of most. Water Act. The lawsuit is aimed at stopping the a superintendent of public in that angle. What this means is that the flow of aquatic invasive species such as-the zebra ** instruction and the creation Further refinements of school design came ** quality of life we have available mussel, the lamprey eel and a score of others that of school districts. with the development of vocational schools, right here in Michigan, along our enter our lakes when ocean-going ships dump Among other things, the the addition of gyms, pools and physical "North Coast," is unmatched. Phil Power their ballast water in our harbors. The result is Greg Kowalski superintendent was to over­ education facilities, and later, the establish­ That's important to remember see school building design. ment of media centers, with classrooms in charting our economic future. It is a maxim ruining the ecology of our waters. that any economic development strategy worth "We're initiating legal action today because E\ en in those primitive days (although folks clustered around them at the building core. considering, whether for a business or a state, invasive species are killing the Great Lakes," were remarkably sophisticated in many ways Some schools in the early 20th century even requires identifying and preserving that entity's says Andy Buchsbaum, the director of the wild­ then) it was evident that the old one-room had medical facilities, including doctors and distinctive and competitive assets — and then life federation's Ann Arbor office. "The threat school houses common at the time were dentists. investing in their promotion and development. is urgent, the solution is clear and the law is • inadequate. Following World War II, with the Baby straightforward." Also at that time were a vast number of' Boom, new schools were needed. While Our North Coast assets represent the best He says the federal Clean Water Act prohibits tin} school districts, some 7,000 by 1912, early 20th century schools were often ornate of what we've got going for us. They have to be vessels from discharging pollutants, including and the state began a program to combine examples of Art Deco and Art Moderne an essential part of any economic strategy we biological materials, into U.S. waters without a districts. That led to the creation of "union," styles, the then new schools were simple, develop, and must be seen as essential to the permit. The suits will charge that the shipping or unified schools. These often were two- or straightforward usually squat buildings. firm foundation we must construct to create • companies have illegally dumped ballast water four-room buildings with movable dividers But they were not haphazard. Different Michigan's future prosperity. into the lakes for years. . between walls which provided a degree of designs were tried, like the "finger," plan in But so far, the news is decidedly mixed. According to the National Wildlife Federation, separation of different age groups. which the school is shaped like the letter "E" On the down side, the Legislature — in its there are at least four effective, commercially By the 1850s the state's population was with outdoor spaces separating the lateral frenzy to "balance" the state's budget without available treatments available for ballast water, growing steadily and more attention was wings. Some schools incorporate interior raising taxes — has managed to cut support for including chlorine treatment similar to that used given to the specific educational needs of courtyards; other have flexible designs so travel advertising promoting "Pure Michigan." in municipal water treatment plants. "There is children of different ages. "Ward" schools walls can be removed to change the floor This year, Gov. Jennifer Granholm and the absolutely no reason why ships cannot treat bal­ were developed, which were essentially ele­ plan. lawmakers added $15 million to the Michigan last water," says Joel Brammeier, associate direc­ mentary schools. By the 1860s, high school We have come a long way from the old one-. Economic Development Corp.'s travel promotion tor for policy for the Alliance for the Great Lakes were separated and kids were divided into rbom school house, like the stone school at budget. But next year, we're back to $5.7 million, Here's hoping they start — and that our law­ giade groups of 1-6, 7-9,10-12. the corner of Wing Lake and Maple, which puts us in the bottom third of competing With the dawn of the 20th century, educa­ And while you may not approve of a states. Promotion expenditures pay off big-time makers make sure they do so. Our Legislature and quickly, so it's hard to understand why the needs to move now to treat our precious North tors were becoming alarmed .with the drop­ district's plan for a new school building, you Legislature is so hell-bent to pull money out of a Coast resources with the respect they deserve. out rate of young teens, and determined that can least appreciate that there is logic to the program that's been proven cost-effective. The courts — and the rest of us -— need to this group needed its own grouping, which plan. move quickly to say enough, and stop ships from became known as junior high schools, and On the plus side, Democrats in the Michigan implanting unwanted species and fish-killing now middle schools.' Greg Kowalski is editor of the Birmingham Eccentric. House last week introduced a package of bills diseases like the new VHS virus, all of which are Also at this time more emphasis was He can be reached at (248) 901-2570 or by e-mail at calling for much improved water conservation destroying our most priceless asset. being placed on health and safety issues. As [email protected]. practices for big users such as utilities and cities. Phil Power is president and founder of The Center for The proposed legislation also gets into the com­ Michigan, a moderate think-and-do tank based in Ann plex issue of bottled water: How much should Arbor. The opinions expressed in his columns do not rep­ P '*-:; bottling companies be allowed to take from resent official policy positions of The Center-for Michigan jwnrr-.-j- * springs and rivers? How much should be export­ Power welcomes reader comment at [email protected] 7*7T

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If you want to submit an item for Classic car show Wellness lecture/healing workshop and reservations, call Juanita at (313} hosts a Patriotic Concert featuring the touring.with the choir. A committee the religion calendar, fax it to.(734) Livoniaihurch of Christ holds its With Dr. Saul Shaye, a chiropractor, 580-9081. Motor City Brass Band 7 p.m. Sunday, has been established, to plan Detroit 591-7279 or write: Religion Calendar, 6th annual Classic Car Show to ben­ presents the message: A Funny Thing Strength and Company July 15, in the Sanctuary, 40000 Six Mile, area activities as well as to house Observer Newspapers, 36251 efit Angela Hospice 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Happened on my Way to Disprove God The group will be at living Waters Northville. Call (248) 374-7400. Veterans and feed the group. A Free Will offer­ Schoolcraft, Livonia, Ml 48150. The Saturday, July 14, on the church grounds during services 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Tabernacle 3 p.m. Sunday, July will be honored so come in uniform, The ing will be taken that night, For more deadline for an announcement to at 15431 Merriman Road, north of Five Sunday, July 15, workshop 1-4 p.m. (sug­ 15, at New Beginnings Church on concert will be followed by an ice cream information contact either Ken or appear in the Thursday edition is noon Mile. For more information about the gested donation $15), at Unity of Livonia, Dequindre, north of 15 Mile, Sterling social. There is nocharge but a free will Ruth Allen at (734) 427-6268 or at ' . Monday. car show or the programs of Angela 28660 Five Mile, between Inkster and Heights, where Living Waters is meet­ offering will be taken. [email protected]. Hospice, visit www.angelahospice. Middlebelt. Shaye has demonstrated a ing. Pastor Daniel Strength leads Soccer mini-camp Special services JULY org or call (734) 464-7810. Spectators special gift of spiritual healing. Personal the new Pentecostal Church of God 6:30-8 p.m. July 23-26, for boys and 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 5, Worship service are invited to attend for free, classic appointments with him are available congregation. For information, call girls ages 5-12 (any skill level), at Christ with Rev. Ron Scott, at Unity of Livonia, The Free Church of Scotland car enthusiasts can enter a car for $15 during the week. For more information, (734) 812-1099. Our Savior Lutheran Church, 14175 28660 Five Mile, between Inkster and [Continuing] will hold a weekday wor1 which includes a meal ticket. Judging call (734) 421-1760. Carillon series Farmington road, north of 1-96, Livonia. Middlebelt. Call (734) 421-1760: ship service 7 p.m. Friday, July 13, at the will take place noon to 2 p.m. with Cooking classes 10:10 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. Sunday, July Cost is $20 per student, includes Vacation Bible school Cherry Hill School, 50440 Cherry Hill class trophies plus "Best of Show" and Are you tired of feeling sick and tired? 15, July 29, Aug. 5 and 12, and Sept. 2, instruction, snacks and soccer ball 6-9 p.m. Monday-Friday, Aug. 6-10 (for road at Ridge, Canton. The Rev. Sean "People's Choice" presented at 3 p;m. Eating well, and feeling bloated after­ at Kirk in the Hills, 1340 W.Long Lake, to take home Fee payable at time of ages 3-11 and an adult small group Humby of Dayton, Ohio, formerly of Dash plaques and goodie bags will be wards? Suffering from acid reflux? So Bloomfield Hills. No charge. Call (248) registration. Students may bring their class, at Trinity Church of Livonia, Australia, will preach at service. All are provided to first 100 entrants. many different diets, how can you tell 626-2515. own soccer ball or shin guards if desired. 34500 Six Mile, Livonia. The theme welcome to attend. For more informa­ Special mass what is really healthy? Join in for a Women of the word Items not required to enroll. Call (734) is Dreams and Schemes, learning to tion, call Margaret Waldecker at (313} The Native American community invites NEWSTART (Nutrition, Exercise, Water, Womenof the Word Bible Studies ' 522-6830. deal with family issues and getting 530-6170, visit www.westminsterconfes- the people of the Archdiocese of Detroit Sunshine, Temperance, Air, Rest and offers a choice of 2 studies this sum­ Avalanche ranch along with family members. Crafts, sion.org, or e-mail www.psalm12verse6@ to a special Mass in honor of blessed Trust in God) cooking classes with mer at Calvary Baptist Church, 43065 Vacation Bible School 9 a.m. to noon dinner, music, small groups, music, yahoo.com. Kateri Tekakawitha noon Saturday, July lessons based on the 8 principles for Joy Road, Canton. To register, call July 23-27, at Holy Trinity Lutheran lots of fun and prayer.for more Rummage sale 14, at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, Good Health with a complete vegetarian (734) 455-0022, ext. 4 or download a Church, 39020 Five Mile, Livonia. $25 information, call (734) 425-2800. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday-Saturday, July 9844 Woodward, Detroit. Tekakawitha, meal based on the nutrition guidelines registration form'at www.vchurches. for first child (includes music CD, $20 Vacation Bible school 13-14, at Timothy Lutheran, 8820 known as Liiy of the Mohawks, is the first . recommended by NEWSTART 5-6:30 com/cbewomen. each additional child (no CD). If you have Lift Off! Soaring to New Heights with Wayne Road, Livonia. Native American to be declared Blessed. p.m. Sunday, July 15, and Tuesday, July The first study is on 1 Samuel, a western theme items we can borrow God 6-8:30 p.m. Aug. 13-17, with a Blessing of the chariots Her life was devoted to prayer, penitneti- 17, at Cherry Hill Seventh Day Adventist Precept Ministries study began 6:45 or for more information, contact Laura church picnic finale on Aug. 19, at Sacred Heart Byzantine Catholic Church, ai practices and the care of the sick and Church, 33144 Cherry Hill, east of Wayne p.m. Tuesday, July 10. Video lectures Kloiber at (248) 348;9675 or send e-mail Riverside Park Church of God, 11771 29125 Six Mile, Livonia, will host a the aged in the village of Caughnawaga Road, west of Venoy, Garden City. Call by Kay Arthur will expand on the to [email protected]. Newburgh at Plymouth roads, Livonia. Blessing of the Chariots: Motorcycles $ near Montreal. She. died in 1680 at age (734) 524-0880. Every class includes material covered in the discussion Vacation Bible school Call (734) 464-0990. All kids age 2. group. Cost for workbook is $15. Car Cruise 9 a.m. Saturday, July 14, at 24. Her feast day is July 14. cooking demonstrations, samples, Bible stories, crafts, games, puppets, through fifth grade are invited. For Second study is loving Well, a four- the church. Music, food, dash plaques Blood drive handouts and lectures at no charge. snacks and prizes 6:30-8:30 p.m. more information, call (734) 464-0990. week of heart-to-heart messages to the first 100 who attend, vendors and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, July 15, in the Other materials will be available for Monday-Friday, July 23-27, at Grace All are welcome to join us. from Beth Moore 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays. more. Admission is $5, includes one bev­ Parish Hall at St. Edith Catholic Church, purchase. Seating limited, reservations Baptist Church, 280 E.Lincoln at Rummage sale Cost for workbook is $8. erage/food token. For details, call Roger 15089 Newburgh, Livonia. Walk-ins wel­ requested. For reservations only, call Edgewood, Birmingham. Bring your 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday-Friday, Aug. Ratkowski at (734) 546-7279. come. Call (734) 464-1222, Ext. 309. (734) 326-6998. For more information Women's retreat friends ages 2-17 and join us each day. 23-24, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, St. Michael Catholic Church of Livonia For more information, call (248) 646- Aug. 25, at Garden City Presbyterian Church,1841 Middlebelt. For details, call ,,^¾¾¾^ J- " t^ljf'^iiJ**^*; invites all area Catholic moms to a ' 2000, Ext. 16. (, Mom's Summer Retreat on Wednesday Messiah (734)421-7620. mornings this summer to enjoy prayer Come sing in instant performances Church Women United -¾*t f • and adult discussion of topics relevant of the world's greatest choral music Next meeting for Suburban Detroit- *.* ^ to their daily life. A Children's Ministry in Summer Sings 7:30-9:30 p.m. West is 12:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5, at will be offered while moms enjoy Mass, a Wednesday, July 25, (Messiah by Farmington First United Methodist continental breakfast and conversation George Frideric Handel), and Aug. 29 Church (please bring 1 salad for every with other moms 8:30-11 a.m. July 18, (Saint Nicholas by Benjamin Britten), 3 persons attending), and Area 2 Aug. 1, and Aug. 8, at the church located at First Presbyterian Church, 1669 W. Meeting: Stepping Up to the Plate on the southwest comer of Hubbard Maples, Birmingham. No entrance fee with Mind, Body and Soul Friday, Sept. and Plymouth roads. Discussion top­ or preparation necessary, no auditions 28, at Smith Chapel A.M.E. Church, ics are Motherhood and Mary, July 18; required, no long-term commitment. For 3505 Walnut Street at Beech, south of 1 1 Teaching Your Children the Virtues, Aug. more information, call (248) 644-2040, Michigan Ave., Inkster (cost is $10, call ifrf* ' e-mai oeobits@hometownlife com 1, and Living your Faith Every Day, Aug. Ext. 136. (248) 646-9574). Deadline for registra- ' * 8. Moms may register for as few or as tion is Friday, Sept. 21. Media mania presentation many sessions as schedules permit, On Protecting Our Children who are Crafters needed each at $5 per meeting. Children's overexposed to,sex by way of television, For Riverside Park Church of God's ALMAL. WRIGHJ MARILYVN \. LAMBJLRr \I\IA_\BRADBUR-\ Ministry activities are $2 per child per music, magazines, and the Internet, fall arts and crafts show noon to 6 Age 81 of Rochester, passed away Age 75, of Farmington, died July Age 76, of River Ranch Florida, for­ session. Contact (734} 26V1455, Ext. 207 often communicating the wrong mes­ p.m. Friday, Oct. 19, and 9 a.m.. to 4 peacefully Thursday, July 5, 2007, in 4,2007. Dear mother of Linda Luoma merly of Plymouth, passed away July or e-mail [email protected] sage. As part of the presentation Dr. p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at the church, her home at Harbor Chase of Auburn (Paul) and Carla Minotas (Jay). 10,2007. Born Feb. 3,1931 in Duluth, for information and registration details. Hills under the loving care of her Cherished grandmother, Paul, Erik, Minnesota and later moving to the Kevin Barber will give tips on how par­ . 11771 Newburgh at Plymouth, Livonia. family, facility staff and Hospice of Samantha and Tim. Memorial Service Plymouth community in 1963. While Vacation Bible schooi ents can protect their children. Barber Rentals $20 Saturday only, $30 for both Michigan. Beloved wife of the late 11:00 a.m. July 14, 2007 at First in Duluth, she-worked as a telephone is a Neurological Psychologist who owns .• days, $5additional for table rentals. David J. Wright; Loving mother of Presbyterian Church of Farmington. operator . She became very active in Lift Off! Soaring to New Heights with Diane (Scott) Insley; Dearest Gram of Family will recieve family and friends the Plymouth community by volun­ God! takes place 9:30 a.m. to noon Psychological Evaluation and Consulting Applications now being accepted at Lisa, Kari and Sara; Loving Great- 10:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. In leiu of flow­ teering in the Catholic Social Services, Monday-Friday, July 16 -20, at St. Paul's Services in Livonia, and has a specialty {734)464-0990. Grammy to surviving great-grandchil­ ers the family has asked memorial gifts working in the soup kitchens every Presbyterian Church, 27475 Five Mile, with children. A practicing Catholic who Cruise dren Sally, Ray & Kaeiyn; Dear sister be sent to the American Diabetes Tuesday in Detroit. Gardening gave is married with two children in Catholic' of Charles O'Brien of Maryland and Association and American Heart her much joy in life, she served as past one block west of Inkster, Livonia. The St. Aidan Travelers embark on an 11-day school, Barber also coaches high school Janet (Sam) Gatlaher of Uniontown, Association. president of the Plymouth Garden sessions, for age 3 to children entering cruise of the Mediterranean on Nov. 3. Pennsylvania; Loving Aunt of Laura Club. The most important part of her 5th grade, include story time and lesson, football. Presentation (with 0 & A) is 7-9 Cruise departs Rome for Genoa, Monte & Sam Gallaher and Dennis O'Brien. life was her family and her faith. She music, crafts, recreation and snack. The p.m. Thursday, July 26, in Fellowship Hall Carlo, Valencia, Spain, LaValletta, Malta, Alma was a very loving and caring will be missed by all who knew and children will also learn about the spon­ (church building) at St. Aidan Catholic Tunis, Tunisia, returns to Rome for two woman who touched the lives of loved her. She is survived by her hus­ Church, 17500 Farmington Road, north everyone around her. She will be band Warren; her loving children: sored mission - Heifer International, a additional days. Cost is reasonable and missed dearly but held closely in our charity that through donations, helps of Six Mile, Livonia. Call (734) 425-5950. MARKE A. KNAPP Beverly (Philip) Venables, Peggy includes airfare, many meals and all hearts forever. Family and Friends (Michael) Akrigg, Terri (Douglas) children and families around the world No charge. accommodations. For brochure and will gather at Harbor Chase of July 8, 2007, Age 76. Beloved son of Young, Richard (Polly), and Beth Ann receive training and animal gifts to details, cali (734) 425-5950 or stop Auburn Hilts, 3033 North Squirrel the late Keith and Marion Knapp. (Michael) Murphy. Proud grandma Vacation Bible school Road, Building 3, at 4pm on Friday, Dear brother of the late Julie Ratkus. "B" of 12 and great-grandma of five. help them become self-reliant. All are July 28 to Aug. 1, at Bethel Baptist, 29475 at church office, 17500 Farmington, July 13, 2007 for a memorial service, Brother-in-law to Carl Ratkus, cousin Also survived by many nieces and welcome to attend. The cost is $18 for Six Mile, Livonia. For more informa­ Livonia. Space limited. At family's request in lieu of flowers, of Linda Nolan and Susan Alexander. nephews. Friends may visit at the first child in the family, $12 for any tion, cali (734) 525-3664 or visit www. Uplifting church services memorial contributions may be made Uncle to Keri Vaught and Amy Schrader-Howell Funeral, 280 South additional children. After July 8, there Ratkus. Great-uncle to Chloe, Cole BethelOfLivonia.com. Want a unique church experience? Join to the American Cancer Society, Main, Plymouth Friday 3-9pm, with a is an increase to $20 for the first child envelopes available at Harbor Chase. and Ava Vaught. Services were held Rosary service at 7:00pm. Funeral Anniversary Mass us Sunday mornings at 10:45 a.m. for a. and $14 for additional children. For more at the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home from Our Lady of Good Counsel 50th anniversary of Fr. Solanus Casey's service that will lift your entire family, on Wednesday Share memories at Catholic Church, 47650 North information or to register, call (734) death 5 p.m. Saturday, July 28, and 9 but be prepared for what will happen schrader-howell.com Territorial Rd, Plymouth, Saturday 422-1470 or e-mail: christianeducator® a.m., 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Sunday, July after just one service. Can't wait for 10:30am with visitation beginning at sppc-email.org. RICHARD H. RICE 10:00am. City of Plymouth is hositn 29,'at St. Bonaventure/Solanus Casey Sunday? Come to our open discussion Age 91, formerly of Plymouth, died ghe "Art in the Park" fair, if you need Rummage sale Center, 1780 Mt. Elliott, Detroit. For 7 p.m. Wednesdays as we examine the Friday July 6, 2007 in Kalamazoo. He assistance in getting to the funeral information, call (313) 579-2100, Ext. 140 Word of God. Classes available for all DOROTHY QUEEN home, please call 734-453-3333. Share 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, July 19; was born March 12; 1916 in or Ext. 169. ages, child to adult. Riverside Park Age 74, July 8, 2007. Beloved wife of memories at: schrader-howell.com 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, July 20, and Galesburg, Michigan, the son of Church of God is at 11771 Newburgh Ruben. Dear mother of Marie Elena Harry and Eula (Griffith) Rice, He 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 21, at Song ministry (Kevin) Stulp, Judy (Lonnie) Deck, was employed in human resources for WILLIAM JOHN DALLAS Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 34567 The Rev. Bob Herriman, song evangelist, Road (corner of PlymouthRoad), Joseph (Debbie), Renee (Jim) Livonia,. Call (734) 464-0990. 29 years with state and local govern­ Beloved husband of the late Gertrude. Seven Mile, one-half mile west of appears 10:45 a.m. Sunday, July 29, Anderson, David, Timothy; Thomas ments. For many years, he was a resi­ (Sibrina), Edmund (Sabrina) and Loving father of Diane, Mary (Bob) Farmington Road, Livonia. at Riverside Park Church of God, 11771 dent of Plymouth, MI, where he was a Fletcher and the late Donna Jean Suzanne (Bill) Green. Grandmother Rummage safe Newburgh at Plymouth roads, Livonia. member of the First United Methodist Cudney. Dear brother of Carol of 21 Sister of Eleanor (Merritt) Church of Plymouth, Plymouth Community Rummage Sale 10 a.m. to Call (734) 464-0990. All are invited to J.O.Y. meeting Engberg and Jerilyn (Jim) Lobb. Louden. Loving grandfather of Jeff Optimist Club, Plymouth Historical (Julie) Fletcher, Greg (Hollie) 6 p.m. Saturday, July 21, at Hosanna- witness this ministry through word and The J.O.Y. Builders (Just Older Youth, Visitation Wednesday 2-4pm and 6- Society and a 30 year member of the 9pm and Thursday 1-4 and 6-9pm Fletcher, Nicole Matthews and Joseph Tabor Lutheran Church and School, song. ages 50 plus) meet 11:30 a.m. the third . Boy Scouts of America where he (Charlotte) Matt hews Great-grandfa­ with 7pm Rosary at the John N. received the Silver Beaver Award. As 9600 Leverne Redford. Call (313) Summer Bible studies Thursday of the month for lunch, Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 ther of Kyra, Anna, Alan, Stefanie, a resident of Kalamazoo since 1995, Ryan, Ian, Nathan, Daniel and 937-2424 or visit www.hosannatabor. Continue 9:45-10:45 a.m. Sundays in the fellowship and fun, at Riverside Park Inkster (between Ford Rd. and Cherry he renewed old friendships and was org. Rummage sale will be outside in Church of God, 11771 Newburgh at Hill) In state Friday 9:30am at Saint Lorelai. Memorial service lhOOa.n. gym at Christ Our Savior Lutheran {14175 currently a member of the Westwood Friday at Newburg United Me'thodist Plymouth roads, Livonia. Call (734) Dunstan Catholic Church, 1515 United Methodist Church. Richard • our parking lot if the weather is nice. Farmington road, north of 1-96, Livonia). Belton (2 blocks west of Inkster, 2 Church, 36500 Ann Arbor, Trail (E. The public is invited to the a presenta­ 464-0990. All are welcome to join us. had an avid interest in history and of Newburgh). The family has Otherwise, it will be held indoors in .blocks south of Ford Rd.) until 10am genealogy, On October 17, 1943, he the gym. A concession stand will be tion of Answers with Ken Ham, a 12-part There is no charge, although we ask Mass Memorials suggested to Saint entrusted care and service to the L.J. was united in marriage to the former Griffin Funeral Home, 734-522-9400. available. Cost is $10 per space, $5 DVD series on the authority of the Bible. that you bring a luncheon dish to Dunstan Catholic Church. Adina Faye (Miller) Rice who preced­ Share a "Memorial Tribute" with the per table. To register, call (313) 937- Visit www.christoursavior.org for more share. ed him in death on November 8,2003. family at griffinfuneralhome.comcom He was also preceded in death by his 2424 to request a form. information. Higher Rock Cafe parents; a sister, Darlene Scramlin; Noah's Ark week Summer camp Second and fourth Friday of the and by a son, Donald Rice in 1979. July 18-21, Pet Blessing on Saturday month, doors open at 7:30 p.m., live Surviving are his children, David Hosanna-Tabor Lutheran School, 9600 (Kay) Rice of Ossining, NY, Steven July 21. This should be a fun time for Leverne, Redford is accepting applica­ bands begin at 8 p.m. presented by (Susan) Rice of Paw Paw, MI and ages 1-100. Registration not neces­ tions for their summer camp. Care is Salvation Army of Wayne/Westland, Brian Rice of Ann Arbor, Ml; four sary. Various presenters will show offered for infants through 8th grade 2300 S. Venoy, between Michigan grandchildren; two great-grandchil­ us their animals in action. Experts from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call (734) 646-4857 Ave. and Palmer. For information, dren; a brother, Robert (Anne) Rice of OBITUARY call (734) 722-3660 or visit www.tsa. Three Rivers, MI; two sisters, Veryl will speak and/or show and tel! ani­ for more information. Swanson of Bear Lake, MI, Helen POLICY mals, facts and stories. Joining us Summer camp higherrockcafe.4t.com. Daniels of Plainwell, MI, and many will be Rainbow Feathers Bird Club, The camps continue 10:30 am.to 3 Worship service nieces and nephews. Services were The first five "billed" lines of. Garden City Canine Patrol, Certified an obituary are published at p.m. Monday-Thursday, through Aug. 10 a.m. Sundays, at The Lutheran held Tuesday at Langeland Memorial Bee Keeper, Jill Andra Young Pet Chapel, 622 S. Burdick Street, no cost. All additional lines 24, for students in grades K-8, at The Church of Our Saviour, 29425 ' • Photographer, 4-H club with sheep Kalamazoo, Ml 49007. Memorials in will be charged at $4 per line. Lutheran Church of Our Saviour, 29425 Annapolis, Westland. Sunday School Richard's memory may be directed to You may place a picture of and rabbits, Dearborn Animal Shelter Annapolis, Westland. Camps include for children. For information, call v's- -./.*, the Plymouth Historical Society, 155 your loved one for an dog training expert, Regap rescued Bible study, literacy lessons, field trips, (734)728-3440. S. Main St., Plymouth, MI 48170. greyhounds, VCM Veterinary Centers, www.Iangelands.com 269-343-1508 additional cost of only $6. games, activities. No charge. All invited. Youth wanted FRANK R. YOUNG Wayne County Mounted Horse and Symbolic emblems may be To register, call (734) 728-3440. Tweens and teens age 12 and up are Suddenly July 10, 2007 Age 90 of included at no cost (example: Sheriff, Petco Pet Supply Company, Sunday schooi classes invited to join in various youth activi­ FiankSm. Retired engineer with American Flags, religious and a Detroit Zoo docent. Handouts New adult Sunday School classes ties held at Riverside Park Church of Chrysler Missile and SCANS symbols, etc.) from various animal type organiza­ Associates. Beloved husband of the began July 1, at Riverside Park Ctiurch God, 11771 Newburgh Road (corner of tions will be also be available. Each late Phyllis for 63 years. Loving of God, 11771 Newburgh at Plymouth Plymouth), Livonia. Come to one of Deadlines: . evening will be different. This event •father of Laurie Ann, Jenni Jo Nelson roads, Livonia. Call (734) 464-0990. our regular classes on Sundays at (Jerry) and the late Alan R. "(Alice). Friday 4:30 PM for Sunday will be both indoors and outdoors. Wednesday Noon far Thursday Classes include The Joy of Signing (sign 9:30 a.m. or Wednesdays at 7 p.m. For Dear grandfather of Debbie Spencer, Hours are 7-9 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, Bryan R. Young (Shawn), Jennifer Obituaries received after these deadlines language), Inside'the Middle East, and details, call (734) 464-0990. will be placed in the next available issue. Nelson and Dana Nelson. Also sur­ • and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Bring Keys to Spiritual Freedom. A healthy you vived by three great-grandchildren. Join with others as we discover ways Brother of Marie Devine (David). e-mail your obit to your pet on Saturday for the 10 a.m. Family will receive friends at A.J, [email protected] Pet Blessing Ceremony, at Garden to keep our minds and bodies healthy Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & or fax to: City First United Methodist Church, Choral concert through a four-week class that is open Connell Chapei), 32515 Woodward ROBERT K. MORRISON 6443 Merriman. For details, cali (734) The Holman-Climax Male Voice to the public and free of charge at Ave. (btwn 13-14 Mile) Friday 4-8pm. Attn: Obits c/o Charolette Wilson Age 65, passed away on July 3, 2007 734-953-2232 421-8628 and leave a message. Choir from Cornwall, England, as Riverside Park Church of God, 11771 - Funeral service Saturday 11am at 'at Southwest Regional Hospital in Ft. Franklin Community Church, 26425 For more information call: The Oonut Man part of their second Michigan tour, Newburgh Road (corner of Plymouth), Myers, FL of acute pulmonary disease. Livonia. Day and night classes avail­ Wellington, Franklin. Visitation begins Bob is survived by his mother, Elaine Charolette Wilson A Jesus Kids Concert starring The Donut performs 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, at church 10am. Interment Franklin Morrison of Ft. Myers; sister, Diane 734-953-2070 Man will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, at Rosedale Gardens Presbyterian able. To register, call (734) 464-0990. Cemetery. Memorial tributes to Patton of Beverly Hills, MI; niece, or Liz Keiser Franklin Community Church or the July 21, at Sacred Heart Banquet Hall Church located on the corner of West Summer worship Marci Frederickson of Grosse Pointe 734-953-2067 Franklin Firefighters Benevolent and Conference Center, 29125 W. Six Mile, Chicago and Hubbard, Summer schedule for worship to Park, MI; nephew, Michael Patton of ortolifree Fund, c/o Chief Tony Averbuch, 32707 Oakland, CA. He is predeceased by Livonia. Tickets $6 per person and avail­ south of Plymouth road, between Sept. 2, is 10 a.m. Sunday services Franklin Rd., Franklin, MI 48025 866-818-7653 his father, Robert L. Morrison of able at the door. Farmington'lind Merriman, Livonia.' (with nursery), and 7 p:m. Wednesday View obituary and share memories at ask for Char or Liz Naples, FL, Memorials may be made Patriotic concert Members of the church and com-' Contemporary Service, at Holy Cross www.DesmondFuneralHome.com to the American Lung Asssociation. Ward Evangelical Presbyterian Church munity will be hosting the 70 people Please see RELIGION, A13 Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, July 12,2007 www.hometownlife.com <*) A13

block west of Inkster road on Spicer House) at Heritage Park on 3- and 4-year olds, at Holy Trinity the Gospel of St. Luke to daily life. Explore your destiny God's wonderful RELIGION Plymouth road. Sunday School is 10 Farmington Road, between 10 Mile and Lutheran Church, 39020 Five Mile, Sessions will be led by Rev. George plan for your life. Sunday Worship FROM PAGE A12 a.m. followed by worship at 11 a.m. 11 Mile roads. For more information, Livonia. Call (734) 464-0211. Shalhoub and Jim King, the church's services are at 8 a.m. (traditional) . Bible study 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Call call Linda Boone at (248) 476-1053 or Recovery program director of youth and outreach min­ and 10:30 a.m. (contemporary), at Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA) (734)425-6360. (248) 890-5494. Ward Evangelical Presbyterian Church istry. For information and to register, Grace Lutheran Church, 46001 Warren, 30650 Six Mile, Livonia. Call (734) 427- Worship services Worship services in Northville launches Celebrate call (734) 422-0010. between Canton Center and Beck), 1414 or visit www.holycrosslivonia.org. Regular church services 9:30 a.m. and Praise and worship 10 a.m. Sunday, at Recovery, a Christ-centered recovery Sunday service Canton. For more information, call Visitors welcome. 11 a.m. Sundays with Nursery, Sunday Westwood Community Church, 6500 program helping men and women find All are welcome to attend worship ser­ (734) 637-8160. Sunday School and Sunday worship School during 9:30 a.m. service, at Wayne Road and Hunter, Westland. freedom from their hurts, habits and vice at 10 a.m. Sunday in the sanctu­ Adult Bible Study at 9:15 a.m. Adult 10 a.m. at Lutheran Church of Our Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Contemporary music and casual hang-ups (addictive and compulsive ary at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Bible Study series: Heaven Can't Wait. Saviour, 29425 Annapolis, Westland. Church (ELCA), 30650 Six Mile, Livonia. dress. Children church and nursery. behaviors), meets every Friday eve­ 27475 Five Mile, one block west of Worship service For information, call (734) 728-3440. Call (734) 427-1414. Adult Bible Study Call (734) 254-0093. Doughnuts and ning for 6 p.m. dinner (optional), 7 Inkster, Livonia. For more information, At 10:30 a.m. Sundays at New Preschool registration weekly on Tuesday and Sunday at 11 coffee served. p.m. praise and worship, 8 p.m. small call (734) 422-1470. Beginnings United Methodist Church, Ward Preschool now enrolling chil­ a.m. Visitors welcome. Visit www.holy- Classes group discussion, 9 p.m. Solid Rock Worship service 16175 Delaware at Puritan, Redford. dren for the 2007-2008 school year. crosslivonia.org. NorthRidge Church Women's Ministry Cafe (optional coffee and desserts). All are welcome to attend 11 a.m. Congregation is hearing lessons from Morning and afternoon sessions Bible study invites you to participate in a vari­ Child care during Celebrate Recovery worship service Sundays, at Good I Peter. For more information, call • available for ages 3,4 and 5 by Dec. 1. 7 p.m. on the first and third Thursday ety of exciting groups and classes is free and available by calling (248) Shepherd Reformed Church, 6500 N. (313) 255-6330. Preschool is at 40000 Six Mile, west of each month in the rectory at St. that began Thursday, March 8, at 374-7400. For information, visit www. Wayne at Hunter, Westland. Join us Aduft literacy classes of Haggerty, Northville. Schedule and Michael the Archangel Parish, 11441 the church, 49555 North Territorial, celebratcrecovery.com and www. at 7 p.m. Tuesdays in November and Adult and English as a Second tuition information can be viewed at Hubbard, south of Plymouth Road, Plymouth. Choose from a self defense wafdchurch.org/celebrate. December as Pastor Louise Monacelli Language literacy classes are avail­ www.wardchurch.org, For information, Livonia. The current study is the class, Scrap-booking, Mops, Bible Bible study introduces The Jesus Experience, a able for those wishing to improve call (248) 374-5911 or send e-mail to Gospel of St. John. For more informa­ studies, cooking and nutrition, The Gospels and You Bible Study series of videos offering insight into reading, writing and English [email protected]. tion, call (734) 261-1455. guilting, book club, and much more. began 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5, at The the people and situations God used to Conversational skills. Open to adults Sunday services Farmington Women Aglow Register on line at http://www.north- Basilica of St. Mary Orthodox Church expand the church around the world. age 18 and over. Trained tutors avail­ Pastor Dan Strength leads services Meets 7-9:30 p,m. (doors open at ridgechurch.com/Women/. activity center on the lower level, For more information, call (734) 721- able for day or evening.. For informa­ at Living Water Church (Pentecostal 6:30 p.m.) on the second Monday of Tiny Tots Preschool 18100 Merriman, Livonia. No charge. 0800. tion, call Merriman Road Baptist Church Church, of God), 11663 Areola, one the month in the Visitors Center (old Now enrolling for 2007-2008 for The study focuses on applying Worship services in Garden City at (734) 421-0472.

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Brad Emons, editor. (734) 953-2123. [email protected] www.hometownlife.com

Lady Ocelots find recruits class

BY BRAD EMONS STAFF WRITES

Deepak Shivraman's first recruiting class appears to be already getting high marks. The new Schoolcraft College women's soccer coach has com­ mitments from nine new players that will join six returnees off Ignition add pick last year's squad, which finished The Detroit Ignition 16-2-2 overall and reached the acquired the playing semifinals of the NJCAA National rights to defender Chad Tournament. Dombrowski from th§ "I have a good feeling after Milwaukee Wave wittf wutching them," said Shivraman, the second overall selec­ who takes over for Bill Tolstedt. tion in the 2007 Major "I think the personalities will Indoor Soccer LeagpC click well with the players that are Expansion Draft, "^ remaining." Detroit acquired the Among the new area players pick in a previous trad§3 in the fold include Clare Baptist, with the California ••'; a forward from Plymouth; Ally Cougars for netminder King, a midfielder-forward who Sanaldo on June 5. played two seasons ago at Livonia The 26-year-old Stevenson; Emily Navas, a Dombrowski recorded defender from North Farmington; eight goals and three and Margaret Mayer (formerly assists for 20 points as BILL BRESLER i STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Margaret Wirth), a defender from a member of the Wave Anthony Candito (from left), Ron Barck and Chris Walis stand by the cars they race occasionally at Milan Oragway. All three said the time and Livonia Churchill. during the 2006-07 reg­ money they invest in the hobby is well worth the adrenaline rush that comes when the starting light turns green. Mayer, now 26, played two ular season. The 6-foot- seasons for Shivraman when he 1,175-pound defender coached at Farmington Hills from West Allis, Wis. Mercy before transferring to was selected as a sec­ Churchill. Mayer got a full-ride ond-team All-American scholarship to the University of by the National Soccer,., Coaches Association ;> Toledo and played a season before of America in 2002 < taking off to work full-time and and named first-team -»•; get married. All-Horizon League / Racing is a'drag'for local drivers SPEED RACERS ""She has a child and a fam­ during his final two col­ ily, but we'll make it work with legiate seasons at the * y Following js a lisi of ObserverJano residents her schedule," Shivraman said. who have competed at Ui\m Dragway this University of Wisconsin- "She's the perfect fit and she looks Milwaukee. who compete at Milan season: phenomenal. Her work ethic is Plymouth/Canton; Mickey Adams, Ron phenomenal and she'll be seenas During the Expansion "I'm still playing with Hot Wheels, very exciting for me." A Barck, Mark Sons, Brian Sutier, Anthony a great role model." Draft, the Ignition only now mine's a 2,400-pound Candito, John Cassar, Michael Kelley and Chris . King^ meanwBle, took classes lost forward Carlos Need for speed Farias (Round 2) to the Mustang." Walls; > at Schoolcraft last year, but did —pro drag racer Eric Medlen Anthony Candito can relate to not play. Chicago Storm as well Walis' passion for speed. The 28-year- Garden City: Mike Bowersock, Robert "She (King) was playing on as veteran defendei Bill STAFF WRITER old Plymouth resident has invested Haist Ryan Marphy, RoKanne Shepard and a co-ed tearft^vhent'r^i into Sedgewick (Round 4} close to $20,000 (and maybe as many Todd Thsbeauit; her at Wixorii (Indoor Soccer and midfielder MiochSg Canton resident Chris Walis' "Hot hours) into his 1992 Mustang, which Livonia: lori Deuby, Richard Oetiby, Drew Facility) and she said she missed Djersilo (Round 5) to* Wheels" car is a jet black, looks-like- he entered into the "Pinks" competi­ Edwards, Marlon Howes and Kurt Urban; it so much," Shivraman said. "She the Orlando Sharks The second-year club, new 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle that tion two weeks ago at Milan. Redford; Robert Satha, Steve Heidt, fifyron asked me 'is there anyway I can roars like a lion and runs like a chee­ based at Plymouth's All the time he spent leading up Hi», Keith Groves and Mike O'Rourke; and play again.' She's a great player tah. to the event tweaking the car — he who brings ahigh level of skill, Compuware Arena and WestlandUarri Beeoe. Jamsy Carey; Jeff owned by the Hantz On a good day, it can go from zero to guesstimates it was close to 30 hours experience and leadership to the Group of Southfield, 136 miles per hour in the time it took per week — was well worth it, he Christ, Jason Gibbs, John Ktimmer, Kevin team." you to read this sentence. stressed. Ltthgow, John Oleynik, Orb McCoy, Ciwis also lost the playing v Among the other prized recruits rights to Gary Sullivan Walis, who steered the vehicle he "I was bitten by the racing bug when Robinson, Tracy Robinson and Bennis'Spears- for the Lady Ocelots include cen­ and Mauricio Salles has nicknamed "Nighthawk" to a class I was young and it hasn't gone away," ter midfielder-forward Adrianne to the New Jersey championship at Milan Dragway in said Candito, who first learned how an Guerrero (Dearborn High), for­ Ironmen. 2002, is one of several area drag-rac­ engine works' in an automotive class He was too young to drive at the ward-midfielder Amanda Bailey ing aficionados whose primary hobby he took at Canton High School over 10 time, but not too young to dream (Fenton), forward-midfielder consists of seeing how fast they can years ago. "It's such a big adrenaline about what it would be like to put the Michelle Dowdey (Gibraltar Hole-in-one club push their cars over a quarter-mile rush when you're sitting there and the pedal to the metal. Carlson), midfieHer-defender On June 8, Dave stretch of asphalt. yellow lights start to light up on the "I loved how fast that car could go Katelyn Gilbert, forward Kayleigh Rucinski, of Plymouth, • "There was one point in my life, tree. Plus you have to remember every­ and I couldn't wait until I was old Maurer (Southgate Anderson) used a pitching wedge -• when I was younger, when I would thing you need to do to get down the enough to get one for myself," said and midfielder Sam Harrington to ace the 137-yard, No. \ race at either the Detroit Dragway track as fast as possible. There's noth­ Barck, who purchased his first car — a (Ypsilanti Lincoln) and Sally 7 hole at Birchwood ' (which has since closed) or at Milan ing else quite like it." '68 Chevelle — when he was 17. "I grew LEsperance (Brighton), a defend­ Farms Golf Club in ; every weekend of the summer" said up loving cars, loving speed and the er who played for Shivraman in Harper Springs. - the 58-year-old Walis. "It's almost like adrenaline that went along with it. the spring. Rucinski, who hit the an addiction; it's a lifestyle — keeping The racing fire in 36-year-old "Racing at Milan is an unbeliev­ Guerrero moved to the area tee shot from a 65-feet the car running as fast as it can. Canton resident Ron Barck's belly was able feeling. When you're sitting at from Texas and competed on the of elevation, was able to "I've always enjoyed sports and com­ lit more than 20 years ago when he the starting line, you get so pumped Under-18 Mexican National team, witness the ball go into peting, so the combination of going first laid eyes on his older brother's '68 while Bailey played forth e presti­ the hole. He shot 89 for fast and trying to win has always been Camaro. Please see ,B3 gious Michigan Hawks club team. 18 holes. "She (Guerrero) is a special Glenn football Piease see RECRUITS, B2 Westland John Glerin "^3Pg%S:^W^ will stage a varsity football camp stressing: fundamentals from 6-°8 p.m., Monday through ~ Friday, July 16-20, at the from D high school. The cost is $50. For more information* arrows casts lot on FLW Tour call Todd DeLuca at (734) 419-2329 or (734) BY BRAD EMONS 10 pros continue competition on Sunday, with the 751-0015. - STAFF WfflTER winner determined by the heaviest accumulated weight for days three and four. Redford's Kevin Barrows has been hooked "I'm really excited," Barrows said. "I hope to get The Salem High ; since he was 16. a good draw and finish high." School football program; "I played baseball, but I've been fishing ever The total purse for the Chevy Open is $1.5 mil­ will be hosting a youth * Since my dad (Lynn) took me out," said the 37- lion, including $10,000 through 60th place in the camp for Plymouth and year-old maintenance worker, who is among 200 Fro Division. Its the most lucrative tour-level bass Canton kids between co-anglers who will compete starting today in the tourney ever hosted in Michigan. the ages of 7 and 14 Wal-Mart FLW Tour's Chevy Open on the Detroit The Chevy Open offers anglers the chance to years old on Saturday River for a top awardof $40,000 cash. "Bass fish­ fish a wide area all the way from Lake St. Clair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on', ing is a challenge because it changes every day. I through the Detroit River and up through Lake the grass practice fields ; fish both bass and walleye, but I really don't like. Erie. behind Salem High bass, unless I'm practicing for a tournament." Barrows knows the waters well, but he's still School. In FLW Tour competition, pros and co-anglers considered an amateur. For the $10 fee, are randomly paired each day, with pros supply­ Over the weekend, Barrows hit the water with youths will receive a T-..! ing the boat; controlling boat movement and com­ two well-known regulars on the FLW Tour, shirt, lunch, certificate peting against other pros. Stacey King (Reeds Spring, Mo.) of Pro Bass and instruction focusing Co-anglers fish from the back deck against Shops and Charlie Ingram (Santa Fe, Tenn.), the on the fundamentals df other co-anglers. The full field of 400 anglers latter whom is host of Fishing University televised every position. competes in the two-day opening round for one . on the Versus network. Registration begirtsat of 10 slots in Saturday's competition based on "Every time out you learn something, it helps 8 a.m. at the field. . • their two-day accumulated weight. Weights are because they know how to fish/ Barrows said. "I For more information, cleared for third day, and co-angler competition Bass fisherman Kevin Barrows of Redford, with son McClain, hopes to someday contact Salem varsity-. concludes following Saturday's weigh-in. The top Please see ANGLER, B2 compete full-time on the Wal-Mart FLW Tour. coaph Parker Salowich at (313) 820-2889. Observer S Eccentric | Thursday. July 12,2007 www.hometdwnlife.com

The lovable first-place Cubs over six innings. He struck out hitter. Lewis struck out eight weren't so lovable as far as three and walked two. and did not allow a walk. the Michigan Rams were con­ Losing pitcher Sam Dustin Jeffries led the Cubs cerned. Tushinsky lasted 2.1 innings, with two hits and one RBI. The weekend series started allowing four runs on six hits Teas and Bultnick each con­ Friday at Livonia's Ford Field and three walks. Reliever tributed RBI doubles, while with James Teas throwing a Mike Kaiser fared no bet­ Nickels, Zalenski and Brian no-hitter as the 22-and-under ter, giving up seven runs on Tellish also knocked in runs. Cubs earned a 6-1 victory. 12 hits and two walks in 3.1 Fersichino and Stafford had The series was completed innings. two hits apiece for the Rams. Sunday with the Cubs sweep­ In the nightcap, Jon Losing pitcher Justin Collop ing a Livonia Collegiate Zalenski went 4-for-5 with (University of Toledo), went Baseball League doubleheader two runs and Nickels added 6.1 innings, allowing seven at Ford Field. 12-3 and 15-4. three hits, including a double runs (four earned) on six hits The Cubs improved to 18- and triple to go with four RBI and five walks. The Wayne ) 4-2 in the LCBL, five points in a 14-hit Cubs attack. Memorial grad struck out ahead of the second-place Helson and Jeff Bultnick five. Yashinsky walked three Michigan Bulls, who are 15- each contributed two hits and and gave up a run in two- 5-2. The third-place Rains, one RBI. Helson also scored thirds of an inning of relief. a 20-and-under team, fell to three runs. In the no-hitter Friday, Teas Livonian Ed Carew (left), pictured with feiiow qualifier Ed Leavy (right) of Roseville, earned a fifth-place 10-12-2, followed by the last- Mike Wiseman and struck out four, walked two finish among 39 competitors in men's 75-79 singles bowling competition at the National Senior Olympics held place Detroit Eagles at 0-22-1 Urban led the Rams with and hit two batters in seven July 2-4 in Louisville, Ky. During the qualifying rounds, Carew opened with an uncharacteristic 505 series An 18-hit attack carried the two hits and one RBI each. innings. on games of 161,135 and 209, but rebounded the next day for a 608 series on games of 237,191 and 180. Cubs to the first-game vic­ Kyle Gendron added two Losing pitcher Shane During his 237 game, Carew opened with a couple of spares before reeling off seven consecutive strikes to tory as Teas went 3-for-5 with hits, an RBI and scored two McCatty gave up six runs on earn a berth among eight national finalists, which included bowlers from Minnesota, New York, New Jersey, four RBI. Matt Nickels added runs, while Nick Plinka and six hits and seven walks in 5.2 Tennessee, Delaware, Utah and Ohio. Carew eventually wound up fifth overall with a 569 series and received three hits and two RBI,'while Stafford also knocked in runs. innings for the Rams. Closer a Senior Olympics ribbon during the medal presentation ceremony. The overall champion, meanwhile, finished Bill Matock went 2-for-2 Winning pitcher Kevin Steve Karchefske allowed with a 666. it was Carew's second trip to the National Senior Olympics. He also placed fourth in the 1999 with three RBI and two runs Sabol worked the first four three walks and fanned one in men's doubles with partner Ken Gage, a longtime Livonia resident. Carew earned a spot in the nationals after scored. Rod Helson and Jeff innings, allowing four runs on finishing up. winning a gold medal in state competition last summer in Kalamazoo. Carew continues to plan to compete at Digati also chipped in with seven hits and three walks for Kelmigian's RBI groundout the state level with hopes of qualifying for the 2009 National Senior Olympics in San Francisco, Calif. two hits apiece. the Cubs. scoring Nick Urban, who was Frank Fersichino, Andrew- Losing pitcher Justin hit by a pitch and stole a base, Stafford and Nick Urban Mazur gave up six runs on accounted for the lone Rams each collected two hits for the four hith and four walks in runs in the first inning. nament held in May in Lake Rams. just 1.2 innings. Nickels had two hits for the Murray, S.C. Fersichino, Kyle Hurtt and On Saturday, the Cubs Cubs, including a home and PAGE B1 Barrows is also a member FROM Max Kelmigian all knocked in rolled to an 8-1 victory over three RBI. Bultnick went 2- of the pro staff at Wonderland runs despite the loss. the Rams at Ford Field as for-2 including a double and can offer advice, but they do it for Marine West in Howell (where Winning pitcher Lafe winning pitcher Josh Lewis RBI. Helson also knocked in a living. Just the way they prac­ he recently bought a Stratus 285 player who I feel strongly about/' Burnett scattered seven hits tossed a complete-game six- a run. tice - they don't spend a lot of boat). Shivraman said. "I got lucky with time in one area. They catch one He also receives support at Amanda (Bailey). She verbally and move to another area. You home from his wife, Shawn, and committed to Oakland University, S series can't be lazy. Hopefully I'll hit as 3-year-old son McClain. but she decided Division I much water as I can. You have to "He (McClain) loves fishing (NCAA) is not for her right now." Canton will be the gathering place for more Games will be held Monday through Friday think outside the box and apply with dad," Kevin said. "My wife Among the returnees will be than 100 youth baseball teams from 10 differ­ from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. On Friday, July 20, and the things that they do all over will go out and do book reading, forward Jessica Austin (Livonia ent states next week when the Canton Sports Saturday, July 21, games will be held from 8 the country." she sits in the sun. I couldn't do it Franklin), defender Ashley Center hosts the USSSA10U, 12U and 14U Boys a.m. to 6 p.m. The championship contests on Barrows uses a drop shot without her encouragement and Erickson (Walled Lake Central), World Series. July 22 will run from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. bait called Goby, along with a help. She's been my biggest sup­ forward-midfielder Megan The event, which is expected to attract 2,800 A weekly admission pass for those 13 years soft plastic artificial lure, the porter." McCabe(Pinckney), forward-mid­ people to the area, will kick off Sunday at 6 p.m. old and up is $25 ($7 per day). Children 7 to 12 Tube (made by Nemesis Bait of Barrows dreams someday to fielder Nicole Polite (Troy Bethany with an opening ceremony that will feature years old will be charged $20 for the week or $5 Wixom). be controlling the boat from the Christian), forward-midfielder the first ball thrown out by James Wisniewski, daily while kids 6 and under are free. The fee Barrows, who grew up in front end in a co-angler event. Gloria Soyad (Harper Woods a Canton resident and defenseman for the for seniors (65 and older) is $20 for a week-long Garden City, is a member of the . "That's why we've gone down Regina) and goalkeeper Jessica Chicago Blackhawks. Sunday's ceremony, which pass and S5 per day. Schedules, lists of teams Wayne County Bass Anglers south to tournaments - to gain Tuggle (Livonia Ladywood). is free, will also include a parade of teams, an and results will be available this weekend on and is a regular on a regional better knowledge," he said. "I'm really excited because I honor guard and the National Anthem. the www.miusssa.com Web site. tour called Fishers of Men, a "Some day I'm hoping to be at think the new players will comple­ Christian-based fellowship the (FLW Tour) level. My goal is ment the returning players," group. Barrows and teammate to be at the pro level." Shivraman said. Mark Clark of Taylor recently finished •-'eventh dvrin*? a tour­ bemons^Qp hnmerromT' net! '73^ %3-?f?3 hemons®oe> honec omm.net I (734) 953-2123 'm&:m i lamp, trampoline and &; pair of hiking boots. 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up and the adrenaline starts flowing because you don't tournament crown know what's going to happen. I've never been in a wreck, Three times this season together by Bill Hardin of knock on wood, but I've seen the Michigan Red Sox have the Waco Wolves and Mark some pretty bad ones." stepped up to the plate and Sackett, who founded the delivered. Michigan Red Sox organiza­ Danger lurks The Oakland County-based tion. Sackett is assisted by All three local racers Red Sox, an 18-and-under field coaches Michael Kaline, acknowledged the element Connie Mack travel baseball Joe Horvath and Phil Magsig. of danger that accompanies team, has won three champi­ Sackett and Kaline started the their hobby like a dark shad­ onships in as many tries this team 10 years ago. ow. They're all well aware of summer. The Red Sox consists of play­ what NASCAR driver Boris The Red Sox captured all ers from all over the state and Said meant when he quipped: seven games in the Motor includes seven players of All- "When a race car hits a wall, City Pride Tournament, June State or Dream Team status. the wall always wins." f- 22-24, in Adrian, beating All players except for the "The cars we drive can the Michigan Dawgs out of underclassmen have signed break loose at any time and Macomb County in the semifi­ letters of intent to play base­ hit the wall," said Candito, nals and the North Columbus ball at the next level. talking about the fear fac­ (Ohio) Bruins in the champi­ Members of the team include tor that all drag racers must onship game. Colin Kaline (Birmingham encounter. "I've never crashed, The following weekend Groves), Jay Sackett but a good friend of mine took the Sox to Grand Rapids (Birmingham Groves), Adam had the rear-end of his eight- to the Midwest Showcase Bodary (Birmingham Groves), second car lock up and he Tournament. Joe Yourchock (Royal Oak), smacked the wall hard. Michigan won all six games Norm Eichner (Royal Oak), "You can die when you're in this tournament, finishing Derrick Weiss (Troy), Kyle going as fast as we are. You, the weekend against the U.S. Horvath (Madison Heights just have to be able to control Athletics out of Indianapolis Lamphere), Luke Harding the car and know what you're in the championship contest, (Troy Bethany Christian), doing when you're going this played at Fifth Third Ballpark, Josh Rebandt (Birmingham fast." home of the Michigan Brother Rice), Bill Hardin One of the beauties of rac­ Whitecaps. (Livonia/Novi-Detroit ing at Milan is that just about This past weekend in Battle Catholic Central), Taylor anyone can do it — as long as PHOTOS BY BILL BRESLER [ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Creek, the Red Sox took the Younce (Livonia Churchill), you have a relatively fast car prestigious Gold Division Anthony Savone (Allen Park), and the $40 per-race entry Canton resident Ron Barck has been racing his 1983 Ford Thunderbird periodically at Milan Dragway since 2001. championship of the Mayors Ben Magsig (Okemos), Josh fee. The faster your car goes, Tournament. The Red Sox Wedesky (Fowlerville), Tyler however, the more stringent • -•» beat the Ypsilanti-based A Loehr (Brighton), Zach Strauss the rules become, Barck said. Green team, 7-1, to advance (Toldeo Scott), Brandon "Once your car goes 11.49 «f out of their pool and face the Lindquist (Windsor Villanova), seconds (over the quarter- Central Michigan All-Stars for Mitch Delaney (Windsor mile track), you have to add the championship. The Red Villanova), Walled Lake: Brent a roll cage to it," he said. "At Sox jumped all over the Stars Reichle (Walled Lake Central), that point, you also have to and won the crown with a 7-1 Brandon Eckerle (Corunna) wear a fire jacket for safety triumph. and Rick Dodridge (West reasons." The Red Sox were put Branch Ogemaw Heights). "The faster you go, the more money it costs," Walis said, chuckling. "I just retired after 40 years at Ford, so I have more time to put into racing. Franklin pom camp coach Patrick Daugherty at The problem is I don't have (734) 658-0226 (evenings) or as much money. It's kind of a The Livonia Franklin the MU cross country office Catch-22." varsity pom pom team will at (734) 432-5634. You can stage a clinic for girls ages also e-mail pdaugherty@ Support at home 5 6-14 from 10 a.m. until 2 madonna.edu. Candito, Walis and Barck p.m. Saturday, July 28 at the all said their significant oth­ high school gym. Hawks soccer camps ers are supportive of their Included in the $35 cost The Michigan Hawks speed-seeking hobby — to a is a T-shirt and pizza lunch. Women will offer a series point. A parents and friends per­ of camps. 9:30-11:30 a.m.. "My wife (Christina) is cool formance will follow at 2:15 Monday through Thursday, about it," Candito said. "But p.m. You must pre-register July 23-26; and July 30- at the same time, I don't think The interior of Anthony Candito's 1992 Ford Mustang is functional and designed for racing the quarter-mile stretch by July 10 because space is Aug. 2, at the Total Sports she'd mind it if I spent a little at Milan Dragway. limited. Complex, 30990 Wixom less time working on my car." For more information or Road, Wixom. Walis' wife, Denise, shares to pre-register, call Nancy The cost for each session his love for racing. In fact, Kuzura at (734) 502-0877- is $125 (includes T-shirt and several years ago she raced season pass to all University the Chevelle at Milan. Livonia Soccer Club of Michigan women's "My daughter, and son- The Livonia Soccer Club games). Those organizing a in-law are really into racing Canton will stage a soccer camp, group of six or more camp­ now," he said. "They're over at resident Chris" Monday through Friday, ers is $115 per player. Milan just about every week­ Walis steered July 23-27 and July 30-Aug.' For more information, end." his 1966 3. visit www.michiganhawks- What advice would Barck •*• Chevrolet For registration infor­ women.com; or e-mail Doug give to an aspiring, part-time Chevelle to mation, visit WWW. Landefeld at dlandefeld© drag racer. • 1 Att a class title Livoniasoccer.org. michiganyouthsoccer.org. "Don't worry about how fast at Milan MS*-.*' Dragway in . you go," he said. "Just make 7i Si5» cross country C'ville mat camp sure you have fun and be 2002. The Madonna University will The 2007 Trojan safe." classic car stage a base camp for the Wrestling Camp will be has reached , serious high school cross from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., [email protected] * speeds of ; 136 miles per country runner from 8 Monday through Friday, (734)953-3108 •ft '*"•.» a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Monday July 16-20, at the Livonia t --. ^. t *r hour. through Friday, July 30- Clarenceville High School Aug. 3, at Cass Benton Park, gymnasium. part of the Hines Park sys­ The camp is open to any tem just south of Northville Clarenceville student pres­ on Hines Drive. ently in grades 1-7- The cost is $95. The cost is $60. MU will also stage a series Checks should be made of long runs from 7:30-9 payable to Clarenceville a.m. on Saturdays, July 14, Wrestling (c/o Anthony 21, 28; Aug. 4 and 11, at Cass Salciccioli) and sent to: Benton. The cost is $2 each 20155 Middlebelt Road, Saturday. Livonia, MI 48152. 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The cost is $5 for and 50-yard swim (ages 9-10); half-mile Saturday at Whispering Willows and 18 Soccer openings those who are already registered for spring bike, quarter-mile run and 25-yard swim .' holes Sunday at Fox Creek. The Waza FC Soccer Club has open posi­ or summer clinics at HVS or $10 for anyone (ages 8-and-under). Maximum handicap is 20 and you must tions for the following teams: under-8 (boys else. For more information, call (734) 466-2410. have a current USGA index to participate. and girls), under-10 (girls); under-11 (boys); Finally, HVS will offer a summer soccer The women's 18-hole medal play is Saturday, under-12 (boys and girls); under-13 (boys). camp for kids between the ages of 5 and 12 Celebrate Life 5K Aug. 11 at Whispering Willows. The fee is Practices will be held at Livonia's Bryant June 25-29 from 9 a.m. to noon. The cost is The first annual Celebrate Life St. Mary $50. Field, located on Merriman between Six and $110. All HVS summer camps are buy one, Mercy Hospital 5K run-walk for cancer will; > Entries close at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4. Seven Mile roads. get one half off. be Saturday, Sept. 15 at the St. Mary Mercy , For more information, call (248) 476-- For more information, call Jim Debolski at Hospital Grounds in Livonia. 4493. (734) 637-1730; or visit www.WazaFC.com. WMGA tourney Early registration (on or before Sept. 7) is . The Michigan Women's Golf Association $20 (includes T-shirt). Registration (after 2-woman scramble 3-on-3 hoops 22nd annual state championship is set for Sept. 7 or race day) is $25. Awards will go to , The Michigan Women's Golf Association The first annual Hoopin' for the Sal' 3- Saturday-Sunday, July 28-29, at Hunter's the top three male and female finishers in two-women scramble is Saturday, July 14 at on-3 double-elimination basketball tourna­ Ridge Golf Course in Howell, voted in 2005 each age group. Sugarbush Golf Club in Davison. ment will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday- as the top "female friendly" public golf For more information, call (734) 655-1402; The shotgun start is slated for 9 a.m. The Saturday, Aug. 10-11 at Salvation Army park­ course in southeastern Michigan. or visit www.stmarymercy.org. entry fee is $64 for MWGA members; $84 ing lot, 2300 Venoy, Westland. Players of all experience levels are wel­ for non-members. Included in-the cost is The cost is $80 per team. Registration comed, especially junior girl golfers. There F5 Running Club golf, cart, range, continental breakfast and starts at 5 p.m.. Friday, Aug. 11. will be three division of competition includ­ The F5 (Faith, Fitness, Family, Friendship prizes. Divisions for co-ed include Open (adult ing Regular, Senior and Junior. and Fun) Running Club will be running each For more information, call tournament ages 18 and up), Middle (15-17) and JV (12- . Juniors will play only on Sunday, July 29. Sunday through Aug. 13. director Deb Horning at (248) 642-7834; or 14). " . The fee is $59. The club meets at 6:30 p.m. in the parking e-mail [email protected]. Awards included a 20-inch flat screen TVs The Regular and Senior divisions will have lot on the east side of Hines Dr., approxi­ to the Open Division winners; trophies and a 9 a.m. shotgun start on both Saturday and mately a half-mile north of Six Mile. CYO golf outing T-shirts to all other divisions. Sunday. The group runs on the nearby cross-coun-,, The 2007 Catholic Youth Organization For more information, ask for Captain The cost is $140 for MWGA members; try course, which is part of the Bennett Friends Athletic golf outing will be Matt at (734) 722-3660. $160 for non-members (includes golf, cart, Arboretum (also known as Cass Benton). Monday, July 16 at St. John's Golf Center in range, prizes, continental breakfast both The club also meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays Plymouth. Baseball lessons days, and lunch after play on Sunday. and Thursdays in Hines Park near the soccer Hole sponsorships are also available. The Bernie Carbo Pro Secrets Baseball For more information, call tournament fields on the north side of the road, just west For more information, call CYO athletics Academy will be staging individual, small director Sonia Pysh-Denison at (586) 212- ofHaggerty. '*'\ at (313) 963-7172, Ext. 149. group and team skill sessions in power 6639; or e-mail [email protected]. "All athletes are welcome to join the elub, ? pitching, hitting and fielding. An entry form is online at www.mwgolf.org. whether they plan to run cross country in '2 Judo juniors Marketing showcase sessions for high the fall or if they simply want to stay in :: The 2007 U.S Judo Federation Junior school players are available. Youth Triathlon shape," said Steve Spreitzer. "There will be ¾. Nationals will be Saturday-Sunday, July Former Phillies minor league All-Star The City of Livonia Department of runners and walkers of varying ability, mak- .5 14-15, at Eastern Michigan University's Mark Rutherford will be the featured Parks and Recreation will stage its fourth ing a comfortable space for everyone." ;* Convocation Center in Ypsilanti. instructor. annual youth triathlon Saturday, Aug. 18 at For more information, contact Spreitzer at | For more information on the Junior For more information, call (734) 421-4928. Clements Circle Park. (734) 451-0017 or [email protected]. ,* Nationals, visit www.MichiganJudo.org. The bike, run and swim is offered to boys High Velocity soccer and girls, who will compete separately. MHSAA Magazine f Motor City Jr. Golf High Velocity Sports in Canton will be Those eligible are Livonia residents or The spring edition of MHSAA '* The Motor City Junior Golf Championship offering summer soccer clinics after the 4th those who reside in the Livonia Public Magazine, a television program recap- * for ages 1.2-17 is scheduled for Wednesday, of July. Schools district. ping season Michigan High School Athletic > July 25 at Whispering Willows Golf Course The clinics are once a week for eight Early registration is $10. Race day regis­ Association tournament activity, will | in Livonia. weeks. tration is $15. air on FoxSportsNet Detroit at 12:30 ;| The 18-hole event is sponsored by Caddy The cost and day of the week for each class All participants will receive a specially p.m. Thursday-Friday, July 14-15,11 a.m. " | Shack and Top Flite Golf. varies per class from $60 to $90. All classes designed T-shirt. Saturday, July 16; and 12:30 p.m. Saturday, | Included in the $49 entry fee is one prac­ include a free T-shirt. Age divisions, race times and registration July 28 (additional airings will take place in I tice round (prior to the event), one bucket Schedules and fees are available on www. will be: 8-and-under, 8:30 a.m. start (8 a.m. August). , | of driving range balls (the day of the event), hvsports.com. check-in); 9-10, 9:45 a.m. start (9:15 a.m. The 30-minute program, hosted by Mickey'^ lunch ticket and gift pace. The available clinics include "Future check-in); 11-12,11 a.m. start (10;30 a.m. York, will include highlights and interviews -i Entry forms must be fill out in full, signed Stars" (2- and 3-year-olds), "Small Stars" check-in); and 13-14, noon start (11:30 a.m. of all MHSAA post-season tournament :k and returned by Wednesday, July 18 to (3-4), "Kicks With Kids" (4-5 and 6-7), a check-in). action.

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Spacious, 1381 sq.ft. cor­ remodeled. $800/mo.+ sec. TRAVERSE CITY ORCHARDS OF fenced yard. All ap-pliances bsmt, lg lot, appliances. painted 3 bdrm, detached gar­ LIVONIA OFFICES ner, 2 bdrm., 2 bath. Broker. Option/buy, land contract pos­ 1 bdrm. resort condo on East NEWBURGH incl washer/dryer, c/a. No pets. Plymouth-Canton Schools. age, new carpet. Appliances. 2 private offices w/waiting ', 248-388-2137, 248-349-8675 sible. 313-779-4732 ,bay.$1100/wk.,inJuly&Aug. room & group room availabil- -; • 1 & 2 Bedroom Apt's. $950 + sec. 248-396-4409 $14Q0/mo. 734-277-1952 S1050/mo. 248-342-0314 II 248-349-0643 ity. Excellent location & §* • Excellence in Service LIVONiA Luxury Laurei Park - WAYNE- Nice 3 bdrm ranch, CANTON Beautifully updated, LIVONIA -3 bdrm, 1 bath, new monthly rate. 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Private access on Cass. $10QO/mo + light cooking, free rent. ished bsmt., clean, great area. (734) 455-7373 sec. 734-377-7228 entrance. $425. 734-748-8844 bdrm.. 1 bath, city water, utilities. Royal Oak-3 bdrm, 1 References. 619-297-9911. Westland appl. Pets okay. $925/mo. $1,150 Mo. 734-945-6714 bath house, walking distance PLYMOUTH TWP. ': £ 248-669-3012 PLYMOUTH -2 Avail, now, LIVONIA. Fully furnished lower' to Beaumont, $950 + utilities 1200 sq. ft retail on Ann k A word to the wise, LIVONIA 3 bdrm ranch, 2 car 2500 sq.ft. house to share, THE "WW fiat, 1 bdrm, ail util., included. Call: 248-644-6055 Arbor Rd. just West of Lilley $?'':$ when looking for a OEARBORN HEIGHTS 3 bdrm, garage w/tons of storage. new kitchen, sunroom. Start All new, appliances $800/mo. in Plymouth Twp. Good visi­ WESTERN HILLS great deal check the MUST SEE1 313-538-2819 finished bsmt, $800; 3 bdrm Newly updated. S1150/mo + WESTLAND Norwayne 2 at $50O/mo. 734-904-6536, ranch, garage, $650. 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We offer criminal background check. available on the Canton www.canton-mi.org Administration Building, email, or In person, on Individuals must possess good competitive salary & benefits practice. Experience neces­ Fax or emaii, Attn. Chuck: Township website at or may be viewed at the Beautiful Autumnwood of Human Resources Division, Wednesdays ONLY between communication and computer pkg. Send resumes to: sary. Please fax resume to: 734-522-8400 Canton Township Human Livonia, recently renovated or on the Canton Township the hours of 9:00 a.m. and www.canton-mi.org. skifls. Excel experience a plus. NSA Architects, Engineers, 313-557-0956 [email protected] Resources Division, 1150 to expand its sub acute and website. Faxed or e-mailed 3:00 p.m. at: All applicants must com- Excellent pay & benefits avail­ Planners S. Canton Center Rd. rehab component, seeks a applications will not be E & E Manufacturing ONCOLOGY & -plete a Canton Township able. Must apply in person: 23761 Research Drive DENTAL ASSISTANT Canton, Ml 48188, seasoned AOON.to assist accepted. The Charter Company, Inc. • application form in its Mines Park Lincoln Mercury 'Farmington HHIs.Ml 48335 Friendly Plymouth dental HEMATOLOGY Applications may also be In leading its nursing team. Township of Canton does 300/400 Industrial Drive entirety and the form 40601 Ann Arbor Rd. office seeking fuiltime exp'd MEDICAL BILLER picked up at the Canton e-mail: [email protected] not discriminate on the Plymouth, Ml 48170 must be received by the Plymouth dental assistant. Fax resume Are you a team player with a Administration Building, web: www.nsa-ae.com basis of race, color, nation­ Canton Township Human to 734-453-3041 State of the art rehabilita­ Fax: (734)451-6414 positive attitude? Do you want BTTJNGTJAT Fax: 248-477-2445 al origin, sex, religion, age Resources Division prior Human Resources tion services will place Email: [email protected] to work on state of the art Autumnwood at the fore­ or disability In employment to 4:00 p.m. July 27, Division, or on the Canton (English/ Spanish) DENTAL ASSISTANT NO RHONE CALLS PLEASE! technology? We are seeking RECEPTIONIST front of service and its sta­ or the provision of servic­ Township website. Faxed Individual to answer phones Our friendly state of the art candidates with 3 to 5 years Permanent.P/T. M-W-F-Sat ble staff and quality pro­ or e-mailed applications & input data. 40 hrs wkly. Canton office is looking for a es. An Equal Opportunity PRESSER - PANTS 1/2 Exp preferred/will train gramming will set it ahead current oncology and hematol­ will not be accepted. The 9am-5Dm. Good phone etti- Highly motivated exp'd assis­ For ciry cleaners. Sowers Chiropractic 1398? of the competition. Person needed for Farmington ogy medical billing experience. Charter Township of quetts, dependable. Call 248- tant. Must be X-ray certified & LOCKSMITH Must be experienced. ivlerriman- 1 b!k. N of 1-36. Hiils apartment community. Primary responsibilities Canton does not discrimi­ 406-4050 for interview. computer knowledgeable. Service & shop positions Call: 734-591-6166 Apply in Person ONLY! M-Tu- Duties require prepping of include coding, status claims, nate on the basis of race, Cali 734-459-1950 Please apply in confidence: available. Exp. required. Fax Thu 10-1 or 3-6 apartments, some light research and adjudicate PROGRAM ASSISTANT color, national origin, sex. BOOKKEEPER livonia_admin iresume with salary expecta­ ©cienafaciiities.com plumbing, electrical, and light denials. Computer literacy is PART-TIME religion, age or disability in Full time/part time. Payroll, SECRETARY for Contractor in DENTAL FRONT DESK tions to 313-342-7580 mandatory along with excel­ or fax: 734-425-4327 HVAC. Please fax brief resume Seeking caring, creative, ener­ employment or the provi­ payroll taxes, accounts Commerce Twp. Fax or emaii Experienced, friendly & moti­ lent communication skills. We EOE or qualifications and salary getic person to assist with pro­ sion of services. An Equal payable, trial balance resume: 248-669-4152 vated. Full time. Livonia fami­ LOOKING FOR A offer competitive compensa­ requirements to: grams, special .events and out Opportunity Employer. preparation for CPA. [email protected] ly practice. Fax: 734-427-2381 tion and .fill! menu of benefits. CAREER 248-553-4209 trips designed for older adults Experience with spread­ DENTAL KYGIENIST ATTENTION Email your resume to: at Fleischman Residence / sheets required. Multiple SECRETARY/ (not a job,) [email protected] High energy Livonia dental MAINTENANCE Bi urn berg Plaza, Jewish Home company Management firm ALL LPN'S office seeks flexible people a Career? & Aging Services. Candidate in Southfield. Fax resume Health Partners Inc. needs TECH PAINTERS & LABORERS For busy law office, oriented hygisnist. Call 248- Painters must have 5 yrs exp. must possess strong people with wage requirements to you! For home care case Change your life- Full-time, for Canton apt. Farmington Hills. Full time, w/ 777-8044 or Fax resume to: For Commercial Paint Co. skills, leadership, flexibility, 734-927-4110attn: Joanne. located in Livonia. Part , Real Estate Sates Agent, community. Great opportunity benefits. Call Dennis, 248-777-8717 Must have valid drivers and organizational skills. time every other weekend feel good about yourself, for right person. Please fax 248-539-9977 license & vehicle. References Immediate opening available. 9am-5pm. Great' pay, -personally and financiaily. resume to: DENTAL OFFICE MANAGER checked. (734) 266-1500 Fax or Email resume to: It.. DISPATCH/ some benefits. Please call (734)397-0319 Garden City. Eaglesoft profi­ Mon. thru Fri. Janet Antin, Program Director CUSTOMER SERVICE Help Wanied-Dentai ' CALL ED BOWLIN |1««ELL(7355) cient. Pleasant staff. No • 248-423-3466 ext, 102 Fleischman Residence/ Good computer & phone nights. Call 734-522-3510 AT 734-591-5940, EXT. 107 Blumberg Plaza skills. 2 weeks of training- DENTAL ASSISTANT (248)661-1628 CHIROPRACTIC Large apt. community is 2pm to 6pm. Then 4 to 5 12 Mile & Evergreen. FRONT DESK COORDINATOR INSURANCE SELLER seeking individual who is [email protected] hour shifts between the Great office. Friendly & exp. Livonia dental office seeking TEACHER expereinced, outgoing, friend­ Fax resume to motivated, has outgoing SALES/DRIVER hours of 12pm & 9pm. 2 or more yrs. X-ray certified. Certified & experienced first ly, front desk person. Full or 734-455-0316 personality & computer THAT WORK FOB YOU! Delivery to party stores. Must (248} 353-4747 Performance Personnel part time. Cali 248-777-8044; knowledge. Requirements: have good driving record. grade for Catholic School. (248)960-9040 HOME HEALTH AIDES have first contact with Fax resume to: 248-777-8717 V Some sales. References. (248)352-0711 For Full-Time Results Immediate openings for high When seeking prospective clients, do fol­ Call 248-380-6566 ASSISTANT skilled HHA'S. WONDERFUL out the best low-up calls, process serv­ TEACHERS ************ case in Plymouth area. Please PET GR00MER NEEDED STYLIST & RECEPTIONIST Expd. Must be friendly, ener­ deal check out ice calls & leases. Excellent Afternoon sessions only, ele­ "It's All About Results" contact Judy 734-522-2909 Wanted at leading childrens getic, outgoing and looking the Observer pay. Minimum 3 yrs. exp. immediately. Fulltime. Salary negotiable. Exp. required. hair care salon. Great pay. mentary & high school posi­ Observer & Eccentric for long term employment. 3 required. Emait resume to: & Eccentric Classifieds! Farmington area. Great hours. 734-624-1875 tions. Fax resume:248-557- days per week. Livonia. All advertising published in the MEDICAL [email protected] 1-800-5 79-SELL , 1-800-579-7355 j Call 248-478-3647 email at [email protected] 6838. or call 248-557-9380 Call 734-261-8860 Observer and Eccentric ASSISTANT Newspapers is subject to the Needed for clinical aspect conditions stated in the appli­ cable rate card. (Copies are for podiatry office in mWtm DON'T JUST START available from the advertising Westland. Full-Time, bene­ your carsar, start 8 right! Com­ •M) ttse Self Employed 401K. MISCELLANEOUS SALE 35 Acres - $38,800, department, Observer and fits. Applicant must have ElVfPt0YM€NT edy spo&SGmd COL training UnlocK ih& cash yea nsed. Speciac;fer Rocky MoMnisir. Eccentric News-papers, 36251 recant medical exp. or v;ews ysar mnd sessss, Schoolcraft, Livonia, Ml 48150 background. Fax resume & in 3 w&eks, Must be 21. Ha« Res ir*fo. Lamaufce Capitsi inc. 8lee/te!e included. Come for (734) 591-0900.) The cover letter to: COL? Tuition rsimferssmen;! v«rwinves?s3fs.som tns weekend, stay for a &iiim. Observer and Eccentric (734) 525-3876 hiring Newspapers reser-ves the Excellent financing ava&bie ness 'Paralegal 'Compute right not to accept an advertis­ ITS' USA. Paid ABOUT TO SE IAID OFF? w/iovs $om psymmi Csi Rsci. jysSiss. Job Pte- er's order, Observer and MEDICAL SET CRAKE 7RAlK8Dt sm you ; Gcwk Land Co. today! 1-888- Eccentric Newspapers sales losing furnished. Call today. Squi :e £ur*ds i? 6S8-S263x26?0 representatives have no ASSISTANT •»i3naals^!iqu3ii- Start fcxfeft 1-877-648-5850. authority to bind this news­ Very busy urologist's office MICH-CAN s%d. 1-8^-858-2121, vmw.Qni paper and only publication of seeking fuiltime exp'd MA, m ovsr 3 timsn reasons yau an advertisement shall consti­ Fax resume: (248)474-1930 STATEWIDE ACT 80WSSJQN-ON BONUS. 3S«ge Of UQfi- must mow ihst mansy into your tute final acceptance of the or call: (248)474-0555 m to 45 qpm$1000+wldy. $0 owoiRA,"Ksep?n8fR3Qi!r$ advertiser's order. When more CLASSIFIED than one insertion of the same MEDICAL SILLER uss code -wenw Q? &m 1- ¥our IRA," Don't gat hit with ^e- advertisement Is ordered, no For large medical billing com­ §§8-827-3371 s,Ca8 credit will be given unless pany in Canton. Please fax tsvs buyar. 1-S0G-8SS- notice of typographical or resume to: (734) 459-7755 other errors is given in time for ADOPTION correction before the second Train for high paying Amsi&m MEDICAL BILLING ESS to worfc in Southeast NC m. OANias Am SON «—•,•.• insertion. Not responsible for M$\<$&m&8 Casser, FAA ap­ omissions. Publisher's Notice: SPECIALIST ADOPTION - iOVINQ COU­ (Near %rtie Bsach) Rdseso REAL ESTATE tOANS and proved program, Financial aid Co. Public Schools is ciiftmil a*x8i0fi. 231-331-0235 Ail real estate advertising in Medical Billing Specialist and PLE. ¥oyr ssiess act of love buys land iJoRfi-acis Pass this newspaper is subject to Follow-up Specialist require­ wi fnake us wfrote. Casing if <3U3lifsetf - Job piacsenens as­ the Federal Fair Housing Act of ments; MiSYS Tiger, iCD-9, couple iookisig for 8 precious sistance. Call Aviation institute nss, Is PRSVENT HEAVY flZAi 1968 which states that it is CPT, EMR, HIPAA, insurance bsfey. Expenses paid. Cemfi- TiCK infe5&iim Asfc tec 0» illegal to advertise "any prefer­ knowledge a MUST. Candi­ (fenttt. 1-800-308-8843. LCf S ence limitation, or discrimina­ dates must have a minimum of A?^ Credit, My Rsasort Pes! Happy Jack® Nosafion<$ fes/ tion". This news-paper will not 2 years actual working experi­ 1st ysaf certffied Contact: Dire&iy wis Decision Mater. 1- tick protective Ijan, Patented knowingly accept any advertis­ ence, ability to type 45-wpm, 800-837-6166, 248-33S-S188 release. Guiske? Ui, forger ing for real estate which is in dependable, flexible, and' able you Earn whfe violation of the law. Our read­ to work in a fast paced envi­ residual ISC Tracter Sup|# ers are hereby informed that tasn^ourOSDof ronment. Full time position, AUCTIONS 2m. fe 810-735-2494. HM m) all dwellings advertised in this High Scfiocl Diploma? For mots only qualified ' applicants awr.psfcg^escn. kiZ.ricm newspaper are available on an equal housing opportunity should forward your resume POND&AKS PROSLEiS? AUCTIONS. 88 BANK OWNED ik12.iiC.iiS. basis. (FR Doc, 724983 3-31- and salary requirements .to: :• Phyllis Candiano HOMES. o«-sste auctions, cars- 72) Classified ads may be : tisn sysSems, \sindmiS aerators, placed according to the dead­ [email protected] vasvslyle. lM4m opportus%: 313-561-0277 (fax) , pond eonsoitsiiofi, equipment lines. Advertisers are respon­ fer freedfoctr o cail 800-280- StS TRUCKS mi 8ysinss$. Earn $500 4 1 ' sible for reading their ad(s) the - 11000/montft or mm. Ffes;- installation, Hb storing. .7 '1 first time it appears and MEDICAL OFFICE ; ffels hours. Trainmg prcvis&d. Fr« catalog. Bsrsiatta Hiiis reporting any errors immedi­ Tra^ Farm t-877-389-2514 « ately. The Observer and RECEPTIONIST ; ce* No jnwstsngnj reared Bse 30+ hrs. Garden City office. wwvsfJiarriettahitis^om Eccentric Newspapers will not Rlxftt SSTATS AUCTIONS .Ca (Jstsfe. «ww.K?48xor& issue credit for errors in ads General office & reception- after THE FIRST INCORRECT duties. Fax resume to Coile@bT CaU Nowi! 800-31-KAYAK OiS- INSERTION. Equal Housing 734-421-3780 J Cdtmt Code: 522-115 Opportunity Statement: We are REAL ESTATE pledged to the letter and spirit MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST; 10th, Calhesjrs - Se^feitte 5ih, THE SERVICES of U.S. policy for the achieve­ Needed Full-time for busy faiff-. ily practice. Must have tele; Wexford - September ?ih- Visit ChaS- ment of equal housing oppor­ T«e most teirsbie NOOOWHMYMENnPRQB* tunity throughout the nation. phone skills, computer sched­ Sransmcern for list. tic collector csr ever I LOANS*"* Refinance & use im CREDIT? if yuto fflo- We encourage and support an uling, and billing exp. Fdh Alarms car, professior 4 fofev m affirmative ad-vertising and place to work, great benefits!" care, your home's equity for any pur- marketing pro-gram in which Fax resume: (248) 476-9709 there are no barriers to obtain $80,000. 734-S7S-5275, you into a m\ t housing because of race, NURSE ?! or vtssi color, religion or national ori­ For supervisory visits and] gin. Equal Housing aide training for homecafe" iiirses and Candy, Al fcr have frgigb? fe move. HQ Suck Opportunity slogan: "Equal agency. Flexible hours. i II- 1 ate thai 3yrs. Im&ml foal • Qaod, Bad, or Ugly Crad! 3owxio', mmm, iz%w Housing Opportunity '. Tanie HI Call 1-800-968-8195 ; tods. Besse Ail mw Slkfer, 38" €ntfsnc«, PLACE YOUR STATgWfDE - Illustration of Publisher's $0-246-8100 8E&CH 3.1 mium Mkftlpft 12 Cotors, 2x6 m HESEE $m boys a 25- Notice. RECEPTIONIST "1 isfed Mortgage ************ Westland Urologists. Fulltime! rssdsrs with s 2 x 2 dfepiaj ad 433¾ 4 mos OTR ssos. rial And late, «?ww.iramor!$ags.c 1.8 mfion sifsMion with Benefits. 1 year Medical; In Miehiqast for only- S9SS million reefers. Corpse? this Office Exp. Raq'd. Fax resume newspaper for details. r for details. to: 248-788-0011 or email to: [email protected]