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BYDARRELLGLEM from Westland Shopping Center. Hall. The developer hopes to move on would be built near the longtime Fitness world-class architect Minora Yamasaki, STAFF WRITER Mayor William Wild disclosed the the project this year. USA. at Wayne and Central City Parkway, who also designed New York City's for­ proposal Tuesday night during a "We're real happy about that," providing fitness-industrycompetitio n mer World Trade Center. It became one The Quo Vadis, a once-plush movie Westland City Council meeting, Westland Planning Director Bruce in die city's core shopping district. of the early theaters to offer cocktails to theater shuttered since 2002, could be drawing applause from an audience Thompson said. "It will make a huge improvement on a patrons. demolished as early as spring by develop­ that appeared as eager as city offi­ City officials hope the project, if it hap­ key corner in a highly visible area of our The theater stoodfor many years next ers who hope to build a $5 million fitness cials to sec the dilapidated theater pens, could spur other redevelopment city" council President James Godbout to the old Algiers drive-in theater, which center on the prime real-estate site. torn down. efforts around the mall, particularly in said. "I think it's a great project I'm was torn down in the 1980s and replaced Lake Bellaire Properties LLC has pro­ Lake Bellaire's plans will be dis­ long-vacant, big-box stores like the for­ excited about it, and if s long overdue in by a shopping center and sprawling park­ posed a site plan to tear down the Quo cussed during a Westland Planning mer Sam's Club, Best Buy and Service making something happen on that site." ing lot. Vadis and build a nearly 42,000-square- Commission meeting scheduled for Merchandise. The Quo Vadis opened in the mid- foot fitnesscente r across Wayne Road 7:30 p.m. TUesday, Feb. 5, at City The new center, yet unnamed pubjicly, 1960s with a futuristic look created by [email protected] I (734) 953-2110 Remembering the dream McConnell to seek years later, district judge post

BY DARRELL CLEM racial equality, STAFF WRITER Backed by high-ranking endorsements, ice elus* longtime Assistant City Attorney Mark McConnell has announced he will campaign for the judicial seat that will become vacant BYDARRELLCLEM when Westland 18th District Judge C. STAFF WRITER Charles Bokos retires at year's end. Bokos will turn 70 before the November Despite gains in civil rights, a Westland election, an age that by state minister Monday cited escalating poverty, law will prevent him from anti-affirmative action measures and noose- seeking a new term. Bokos hanging incidents as troubling reminders that w as appointed as judge in the Kt.'v. Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream of 1992 by then-Gov. John racial equality and justice remains elusive. Kngler to fill a vacancy, and Nearly 40 years after King was shot dead local voters elected him in outside a Memphis, Tenn., motel, the Rev. •^T" I 1994,1996 and 2002" Terrance McClain gave a crowd-rousing ^•k__lk_JB McConnell has worked speech to hundreds of people who gathered McConnell as a local prosecutor and inside the Annapolis Park Church of Christ as an assistant to City for the city's King holiday. McClain envisioned Attorney Angelo Plakas. He what King might have said, if his message has formed a campaign committee chaired hadn't been silenced by an assassin's bullet. by Bokos, the court's other judge, Sandra McClain hailed gains in political offices PHOTOS BY TOM HAWLEYI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Ference Cicirelli, and retired Judge Gail made by women, blacks, Hispanics and other The Rev. Terrance McClain of the Annapolis Park Church of Christ gives the keynote address during the city's McKnight. minorities, and he said Hillary Rodham observance of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday. Behind him are posters designed by local students. McConnell also has started accumulat­ Clinton and Barack Obama — the only ing other endorsements, including those African-American currently serving in the of Mayor William Wild, state Sen. Glenn U.S. Senate — have broken down barriers by of the U.S. population controls more than 40 Anderson, D-Westland, state Rep. Richard emerging as front-runners for the Democratic percent of the nation's wealth, while the bot­ LeBlanc, D-Westland, and the city's top presidential nomination. tom 20 percent of citizens fight for less than public safety officials^ Fire Chief Michael McClain pointed to gains of such leaders 4.5 percent of it. Reddy and Police Chief James Ridener. as Kwame Kilpatrick, Detroit's youngest-ever "I am concerned about that America," "It is my belief that public confidence in mayor, and Shirley Franklin, elected in 2001 McClain envisioned King as saying. "I'm con­ our judicial system relies upon the assur­ as Atlanta's first female mayor and the first cerned that 37 million Americans live below ance of well-qualified judicial candidates," African-American woman to head a major the poverty line, and since 2000,5,4 million McConnell said in a statement he issued Southern city. people have fallen into poverty." about his decision to seek a six-year judicial Still, McClain predicted that King, who In the first four years of this century, term. "With my significant experience in the died at age 39, would be saddened by the lack McClain said, the number of children living 18th District Court and courts throughout of "moral and spiritual progress" made since in "extreme .poverty" rose by 20 percent. He the state, I feel I am qualified to fill that his days as a civil rights pioneer. McClain said related that to how blacks once fought against role, and I look forward to serving this com­ President Bush last year sought a military segregated lunch counters, public buses and munity as a judge for all people." budget that averaged $44 billion a month. residential neighborhoods. McConnell has worked for Plakas' office "Just one month's military expenditure "The question is no longer where shall we since June 1995. His duties, among others, is more than twice as much as is needed to eat, but whether we will eat," he said. "The Michael Coats, 9, a third-grader at P.D. Graham Elementary have included drafting city ordinances and provide all 9 million uninsured children with question is no longer where shall we ride, but School, and his mother, Syivia Coats, applaud the Detroit legal opinions, prosecuting cases and negoti- health coverage," McClain said. School of Arts Male Ensemble, which performed at the He also stressed than less than 1 percent Please see KING, A3 ceremony honoring the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Please see MCCONNELL, A3

BY DARRELL CLEM senior resources director. Inglis, who will work out Inglis has won accolades longtime deputy director, salary will be $70,083 a STAFF WRITER Wild named a for­ of the Norwayne neigh­ from officials like Carroll's had headed the depart­ year. mer Northville Housing borhood's Dorsey Center, predecessor, former ment on an interim basis Westland City Mayor William Wild Commission direc­ also formerly worked as Westland Housing Director since former Director Councilwoman Cheryl continued to realign his tor, Joanne Inglis, as a revitalization specialist James Gilbert, Wild said. Peggy Ellenwood retired in Graunstadt welcomed administration Tuesday, Westland's new housing for the U.S. Department "She comes highly recom­ December. Marcum's appointment and announcing his choice and community develop­ of Housing and Urban mended," the mayor said, Marcum has worked said, "it's so deserving." of a new housing direc­ ment director. Inglis will Development. describing her as "a people as deputy director for 10 Marcum will work out tor and confirming a start her new $87,303- "I think Ms. Inglis has person." years, and many of her sup­ of the senior center on popular senior Friendship a-year job Feb. 4, replac­ a chance to be a super­ Wild drew praise for porters years ago believed Newburgh south of Ford.. Center employee, Barbara ing former Director Terry star here in the city of naming Marcum as his she had earned the depart­ Schimmel Marcum, as his Carroll. Westland," Wild said. senior director. Marcum, ment's top job. Her starting [email protected] I (734) 953-2110

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BY REBECCA JONES Inc. presented a plan last month that Education would get a bonus equal to tive services. But, he said, based on was concerned about the cost of the STAFF WRITER they claim would result in a net sav­ their consulting fee. attempts to do that in the past "we program and wants to get a better ings of about $514,000 in the first Markarian said she wants to make would not save the dollar amount feel for what Energy Education would When a company makes big year -- and at least $10.8 million in sure the guarantees are outlined in a that they're projecting for us to save." do. promises — even with a money-back utility costs over the next decade. contract before the board's approval. Sixty-seven Michigan districts have Board members planned to talk guarantee — consumers tend to be Here's how it works: The district Trustee Steve King, however, has signed on with Energy Education. with officials in Northville Public skeptical. would hire an in-house energy man­ argued against paying a consultant, "This is a turnkey program for us," Schools, which attempted to establish That's the case with Livonia Public ager, trained by Energy Education, to at a cost of $262,080, and investing said Supt. Randy Liepa. "We think its own energy policy before switch­ Schools Board of Education, which work with staff to reduce consump­ millions of dollars in the program. that the opportunity for savings is ing to Energy Education. is considering a consultant's energy tion of electricity, water, natural gas "This is something we can do our­ most significant with something like In the meantime, they asked Liepa conservation program. and fuel oil, as well as to work with selves." this." to have one of the district's law firms "It's hard for me to see how they experts from Energy Education to King said the district should estab­ "If there's a guarantee there, I don't begin contract talks with Energy can come in and make this sweeping make sure systems operate at maxi­ lish an energy policy and hire a man­ know how we can go wrong," said Education. change and within a year we're saving mum efficiency. ager to implement suggestions staff Trustee Dan Lessard. "The numbers The issue will come before the a million dollars on behavior-based The company said the district members have provided. are just mind blowing.... I'm ready board for more discussion and a vote changes," Trustee Cynthia Markarian .is guaranteed to save at least as "We could probably do that and to go." in a few weeks. said. much as the program costs. If LPS save some money," agreed Rod "Me too," King said of his plan. Dallas-based Energy Education meets the projected savings, Energy Hosman, director of administra­ Trustee Robert Freeman said he [email protected] Teacher turnover, lower utility costs save money for W-W

BY SUE MASON expected to result in an end of The district had projected Step 1; they have lower base be more like $3.6 million this and represents 41 days of oper­ STAFF WRITER the year general fund equity expenditures of $122.9 mil­ salaries." year, an amount "that's lower ation," he added. position of $13.4 million," Gary lion, but that number has been The district also is real­ than what we spent a few years One of the revenue losses A larger than expected Martin, deputy superintendent trimmed to $119.9 million, izing an $819,000 savings in ago." was the state-funded middle turnover in the teaching staff for administrative and business due in large part to teacher what it must pay the state for Even with the costs savings, schools math grant, a loss and lower retirement costs are services, told the school board turnover and staff reduction to employee retirement. The state the expenditures still exceed school board Trustee Cindy among the $2.9 million the in the budget amendment handle the lower student count, reduced the percentage of pay­ revenue by $2.6 million. The Schofield called "unfortunate." Wayne-Westland Community report. translating in $1.7 million less roll charge from 17.4 percent to district is covering the shortfall '1 find it particularly frus­ Schools will save during fiscal. According to Martin, an in salaries. 16.72 percent this year. The dis­ by tapping into its fund equity. trating that after school has 2007-08. increase of $82 per student in "Normally, we have 20-25 trict also will spend $440,000 What's left — the $13.4 mil­ started they finally tell us That was the message in a state school aid and an increase teachers leave, but it was more less for utilities as the result of lion — represent 11.2 percent of they're not going to fund the budget amendment approved in property taxes helped to than 40, so there's a more favorable rates negotiated for expenditures and "falls below program," she said. "The state by the school board last week. offset losses related to declin­ significant variance between! electricity and natural gas by a the fund levels generally tar­ takes the option out of our "With a slightly better than ing enrollment. As a result, the those going out and those cooperative the district works geted for a school district of hands to make a wise decision anticipated beginning of the shortfall the district had pre­ coming in," Martin said. "The with. Martin said the district this size," Martin said. about the money." year fund equity, coupled dicted for revenue in June 2007 teachers we hire to fill the generally spends around $4 "That's slightly below the with this budget revision, it is will be down just $67,000. positions generally come in at million for utilities, but it will state average of 11.8 percent [email protected] j {734) 953-2112 Man enters guilty plea in fake holdup AROUND WESTLAND Senior party benefit D. Ford Career Technical Center Road one mile west of Merriman. BY DARRELLCLEM test Friday in front of Wayne hearing that Wagner was seen on Marquette in Westland. Admission is $2 per person or $4 . STAFF WRITER County Circuit Judge Thomas behind the store before Adkins A "Flapjack Fuhd-raiser" will The dinner will be by the per family. Food is available and Jackson, averting a trial. His called police to report a rob­ be held 8-10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. award-winning culinary arts staff parking is free. One of two defendants sentencing is pending, but bery. 9, at Applebee's Neighborhood and students. Entertainment will There will be operating train charged with faking a robbery authorities said Wagner is The testimony confirmed Grill & Bar, 36475 Warren Road, be by magician William Heine. layouts ofvariou s gauges and at a Westland cash-advance expected to receive probation what police Sgt. Steve Borisch Westland, to raise funds forJoh n There also wUl be a silent auction, over 150 dealer tables. Tables are business has pleaded no con­ rather than prison time. had said authorities believed Glenn High School senior party. featuring student artwork and available for $10 each. To reserve test to charges of embezzling The second defendant, all along — that the robbery Tickets are $6 for all-you-can-eat selected items. Tickets cost $30 tables, call (734) 595-8327. Dealer $1,000 to $20,000. 23-year-old Ashleigh Nicole was an inside job. pancakes with meat. For more each and are available at Wayne set-up is at 9 a.m._on the day of Jeremy Russell Wagner, Adkins, is still facing trial for The Cashland incident hap­ information, call Sheila at (734) Memorial High School or by call­ the show. 33, was accused of helping the July 19 incident. pened just weeks after Wagner 422-4599 or Debbie at (734) ing Wayne Memorial Principal his girlfriend, an employee of Wagner and Adkins had had been released from prison, 326-4305. Information also is John Albrecht at (734) 415-2200. St. Pat's party Cashland on Wayne Road near been ordered to stand trial fol­ where he had served about 14 available by sending an e-mail to Proceeds will benefit the The Grange 389 and Glenwood, who told police a lowing testimony in November years for driving drunk and [email protected] Wayne High Class of 2008. Westland Parks and Recreation masked intruder robbed her during a preliminary hear­ causing a death, according to Department are once again spon­ and bound her with duct tape ing in Westland 18th District the Michigan Department of Z-PAC dinner Demsmeet soring ^ family-styleSt . Patrick's when she opened aback door Court. Corrections. The Wayne Memorial The Westland Democratic Day Feast Sunday, March 16, at to smoke a cigarette. An alert neighbor near High School Parent Advisory Club will hold its monthly meet­ the Bailey Recreation Center, Wagner pleaded no con­ Cashland testified during the dc!em@hometo,wn life.com I (734) 953-2110 Committee will host is third ing at 7 p-m. 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BY DARRELL CLEM During the, latest 7-Eleven incident, a STAFF WRITER masked gunman went inside the store around 5 a.m.,-revealed a gun, demanded money and An Ann Arbor man is facing armed rob­ fled with an undisclosed amount of cash, bery charges in Westland amid accusations he police Lt. Daniel Karrick said at the time. robbed a local convenience store at gunpoint. No shots were fired, and no one was Noel Anthony Napper, 40, is named in a injured. criminal warrant and could be arraigned as Westland authorities became interested early as today (Thursday) for brandishing a gun in Napper after learning that he had been and robbing the 7-Eleven at Cherry Hill and arrested and ultimately charged with armed Hix early Friday, Jan. 11. robbery in Livonia. Napper, already charged in a Livonia robbery, Napper already is being held in the Wayne TOM HAWLEY jSTAFF PHOTOGRAPHER is facing Westland charges of armed robbery, County Jail in lieu of a $500,000 cash bond, John Glenn JROTC senior Frank Bazan holds the Canadian flag among the other cadets that carried flags felony firearm and possession of a firearm by a but he could face yet another bond when he is representing various nations. felon, police Sgt. Michael Harhold said. arraigned in Westland 18th District Court. Napper will be charged as a third-degree If convicted, he could face penalties rang­ incidents involving nooses Mayor William Wild praised habitual offender because he already has two ing up to life in prison. being placed in a Coast Guard King for helping to rectify armed robbery convictions from the early cadet's bag, a Long Island "unspeakable flaws and injus­ 1990s. dclemlihometownlife.com I (734) 953-2110 • FROM police station locker room and tices" in the nation. on college campuses. He also Westland, itself, has made whether we will ride. The ques­ referred to a Golf Channel gains during the last year. tion is no longer where shall anchorwoman's remarks that Local voters for the first time we reside, but whether we will the only hope Tiger Woods' in more than three decades survive." rivals have of toppling him is to elected an African-American, McClain, a Wayne-Westland lynch him in a back alley. Dewey Reeves, to the city coun­ school board trustee, pre­ "The noose — like the burn­ cil, and Wild made the city . on elderly dicted King would be troubled ing cross — is a generations- administration more reflective that "many of the gains of the old means of instilling racial of the city's diverse popula­ It's a seminar worthy of ligent act by a caregiver or any protective services, an agency civil rights struggle are being fear," McClain said. "The noose tion with two black appoin­ Wayne County's top prosecu­ other person that causes harm that assists elderly abuse snatched away by the sinis­ evokes the lynchings of the Jim tees, Deputy Mayor Courtney tor. . or a serious risk of harm to a victims also will participate. ter yet ingenious strategy of Crow South." Conover and Public Service Wayne County Prosecutor vulnerable adult, may include Westland Police Chief James declaring affirmative action In other segments of Director Kevin Buford. Kym Worthy will visit not only physical abuse, but Ridener also will define the as discriminatory." He cited Monday's ceremony, the crowd On Monday, Wild also hon­ Westland next month for a also sexual and emotional roll of law enforcement and Arizona, Colorado, Missouri, enjoyed spiritual songs by the ored winners of this year's seminar about abuse of the abuse as well. It also includes intervention. Nebraska and Oklahoma as Detroit School of Arts Male poster contest honoring King. elderly. the illegal taking, misuse, or Those interested in attend­ states engaged in campaigns Ensemble and the Annapolis The winners included Candace The seminar, What concealment of funds, prop­ ing the seminar should register to put affirmative action bans Park Church of Christ PUSH Papineau, a Wayne Memorial Constitutes Elder Abuse: An erty or assets of a vulnerable by calling (734) 722-7628. on the November ballot, and he (Pray Until Something High llth-grader from Educational Seminar, will be elder. said Michigan, California and Happens) Choir. Westland Romulus, and three finalists: at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, Representatives from adult Washington already approved John Glenn High School's Anthony Clemons, an Elliott at the city's senior Friendship such measures. JROTC students carried the Elementary third-grader from Center, 1119 N. Newburgh "To all Americans, despite flags of many nations during a Westland; Samuel Whitfield, a Road south of Ford. Stock-up Fot Jj the progress that has been flag ceremony. Hicks Elementary fifth-grader Worthy will discuss the Birthdays Jg I (20/50 TOY SALE) made, the playing field is far Westland City Council from Inkster; and Stephanie physical, emotional and finan­ and Winter ma from level," McClain said, add^ President James Godbout Rainey, a Franklin Middle cial aspects of elder abuse and Time Fun' ^H ing that "black people continue remembered King as a man School seventh-grader from will answer questions. Mayor to have twice the unemploy­ "who brought hope and healing Westland. William Wild will host the ment rate of white people." to America" in a peaceful way forum. mm 0o

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BY JAY M. GROSSMAN car through all that heavy traffic. This is much What will it take for Canapini to buy STAFF WRITER more relaxing." American? "Better gas mileage and improved ' It took him about an hour Monday to take the reliability," he.quickly replied. Like a kid in a candy shop, Joe Dale darted SMART bus from Troy to the Cobo Center. Standing nearby, Mike Kranig of Canton from one exhibit to the next at the North "This is my first time down here," he said. was taking a close look at the Chevy Maiibu American International Auto Show, snapping "It's just a grand time." — selected as the 2008 North American Car of photos of Cadillacs and pickup trucks, convert­ Chris Allen of Westland, a longtime member the Year. ibles and concept cars. of the Michigan Teamsters, has delivered cars "I love the interior and dashboard layout," The Southfield resident was taking in his first to the NAIAS for the past 16 years. He's a huge he said. "The color and fabric kind of contrast car show Monday. fan of the 2009 Corvette ZRl, and was admir­ nicely on the seats... and I think the outside "I live just down the road and I wanted to ing the Chevy display with his family and doz­ styling looks real classy. It looks a lot more see what they have here," Dale said. "I think it's ens of other spectators Monday. expensive than it really is." amazing. I love GMs, 1 love Chevys. I really like "I think this is the most beautiful car we ever Kranig has attended the NAIAS every year the new Camaro." brought in," Allen said. "It doesn't have a bad since the show first came to Detroit 20 years Ken Skicki of Canton was checking out the angle. When I walk around and look at all the BILL BRESLERI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER aS° pickup trucks with his wife, Shawnna, and angles, it takes my breath away. As for buying American, Kranig admits he's a three of their kids. "The interior is impeccable... the rear end... Tiffany and Amber Allen (at left) listen as their father, bit mixed about the message. "We probably want a truck," he said. "Either the tail lights — everything is just gorgeous." Chris Allen, describes his favorite cars at the auto show. "They're made in Ohio and all over the the Ford Expedition, Excursion or F-150 Duane Canapini was cruising around the The family is from Westland. place now, so it's hard to say," he said about — something like that. We have seven kids, so show with his wife Katherine and their 6-year- Honda and other foreign car manufacturers we're looking for something big." old son, Vincent "Vinnie the Vin Man." "I do 80,000 miles a year and tit for tat it's that opened plants in the U.S. "But I do like to Brad Kellraan has no such concerns. The After recently totaling his Toyota Scion on the best quality you can get," he said about the , support the hometown and Michigan really Troy resident is single and doesn't own a car. He 1-275 near Ford Road, the Southfield man was Scion. depends on this." rides the bus instead. at the show to check out the new models. While Words his mother probably doesn't want to The NAIAS runs through Sunday. "It's much easier that way," Sellman said. Canapini likes the Dodge Dakota and Plymouth hear, Canapini admits, since she worked in a "It's better than sitting behind the wheel of a Neon, he's sticking with a foreign brand. Chrysler factory her entire career. [email protected] j (248)901-2529, Academy recertifies GC funeral director

John N. Santeiu Jr. of process in their own self-inter­ review for retroactive credit Garden City recently quali­ est, the interest of the families and community and civic fied for recertification as a they service and the commu­ activities. Certified Funeral Service nity in which they serve. President of John Santeiu Practitioner by the Academy of To initially receive the and Son Funeral Home, The Westland Jaycees, a opment vice president; Professional Funeral Service award, Santeiu had to com­ Santeiu, 69, has been a Garden local organization dedicated Jennifer Wood, individual Practice, plete a 180-hour program of City resident since 1962 when to training young leaders development director; The academy, founded in continuing education activities the funeral home was built on through community service, David Mitchell, membership 1976, recognizes those practi­ and events. In addition, he was Inkster Road at Marquette. has named its new officers. development vice president; tioners who have voluntarily required to accumulate 20 He serves on the Downtown They are Kimberly Torres, Darby Mawby, member­ entered into a program of per­ hours of continuing education Development Authority Board president; Frank Gilbert, ship development director; sonal and professional growth. per year to recertify. and the Garden City Hospital board chairman; Dan Patrick Torres, treasurer; It also has goals of raising and Credits are awarded for Board and has been active at Austin Jr., management and SuesannaTowne, sec­ improving the standards of work leading to personal and Schoolcraft College and St. vice president; Ryan Mills, retary. funeral service and to encour­ professional growth in four Dunstan Catholic Church. He management director; Debi For more information, aging practitioners to make areas - academic activities, also is a past Garden City First Goetz, community vice leave a message on the Santeiu continuing education a lifelong professional activities, career Citizen. president; Brigette Felix, Jaycees hotline at ¢734) 226- community director; Tom 0400 or go online to www. Johnes, individual devel­ westlandjaycees.org.

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If you want to submit an item for meets. Thursdays 7:30-7:45 p.m. for corner of Ridge Road, Canton. The Rev. site www.allsaintscs.com, call (734) through grade six. To register, call Grief support group the religion calendar, fax it to social time, 7:45-8 p.m. opening, 8-9 Sean Humby will preach each Sunday. 459-2490 or send e-mail to ascs9@ (248)349-0911. Offered by Romulus Wesleyan Church (734) 591-7279 or write: Religion p.m. program, at First Presbyterian For more information, call Margaret hotmaii.com. Lenten symposium and Hospice of Michigan for 13 weeks Calendar, Observer Newspapers, Church, 200 East Main Street, Waldecker at (313) 530-6170, visit www. Court of St. Briqid Saturday, Feb. 23, at St Cyril and began 9 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 6, at the 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia, Ml 48150. Northviile. Call (248) 349-0911 or visit westminsterconfession.org, or e-mail Scholarship Program sponsored Methodius Catholic Church, 41233 church, 37300 Goddard, and 6:30 p.m, Deadline for an announcement to www.singleplace.org. Cost is $5 per Humby at [email protected]. by the Ladies Ancient Order of Ryan, Sterling Heights. Featured Thursday, Jan. 10, continues to March appear in the Thursday edition is person. Church offerings Hibernians, Rose Kennedy Division, speaker is the Rev. Monsignor Charles 16 and March 20, respectively, at the noon Monday. Open house Riverside Park Church of God, Sunday will be held Saturday, Feb. 16, at the • Mangan of the Vatican's Congregation Romulus Public Library on Wayne St. Michael the Archangel School Open worship is at 10 a.m., Wednesday A0H Hall, 24242 Grand River, Detroit. for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Road at Goddard. For information, call House hosts an open house for pro­ bible classes (child through adult) at Educational scholarships will be Societies of Apostolic Life. Cost is $40 (734) 941-1511, (734) 942-7589 or visit Swiss steak dinner spective students and their families 1- 7 p.m, Youth outings held monthly. awarded to the winner and her court advance ($45 at door), $20 students, www.griefshare.org. Newburg Church Missions Committee 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, fat the schooi, The senior group (age 50 plus) has Eligible for the program are girls, free for seminarians. All speakers also Day of service is sponsoring a home cooked Swiss 11441 Hubbard, south of Plymouth, lunch together every month. The men ages 17-22, who are Irish and Catholic. attend the youth symposium (cost $15 Beginning in January, a Day of Service steak dinner with all the fixin's 4:30-7 Livonia. Honor Society students will get together for breakfast the first For application and more information, for ages 12-17). Registration begins and Spirituality will be made available p.m. Friday, Jan. 25. Proceeds will conduct tours of the school facilities Saturday of the month plus we offer call Maureen Kelly at (734) 632-0334 at 7 a.m., followed by Mass at 8 a.m. by the Capuchin Soup Kitchen and the go to housing the homeless. Tickets and staff will be available to explain choir practice for all singers. All visi­ or visit www.detroitirish.org. Deadline For more information, visit www.holy- Solanus Casey Center. The purpose are $8 for adults, $4 children. Mac- programs and answer questions, The tors welcome. The church is at 11771 for application is Friday, Feb. 9. trinityapostolate.com, send e-mail of the day is to serve, to meet, and n-cheese will be available for kids. school, which has been under the Newburgh at Plymouth Road, Livonia. Special services to [email protected] or call to have one's faith grow, The day Carryotit will be available or stay for direction of the Felician Sisters since Call (734) 464-0990 for details. Sundays in January the focus is on Shirley at (313) 277-8905, Jerene (248) allows groups to help at the Capuchin dinner and afterwards play board it opened in 1941, is the largest paro­ Staying afloat how life would be different If you 625-2461 or Bonnie (586) 781-8523. Services Center and dine with guests games or cards. Donations accepted. chial school in Livonia with more than ABC's of personal/family finance only had 30 days to live, 10:30 a.m. Registration form must be received • at the Capuchin Soup Kitchen. A tour Tickets will be available January 6-20 800 students currently enrolled in 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, at St. at Friendship Church which meets at by Feb. 20. of the Earth Works urban garden, in the office at 36500 Ann Arbor Trail, grades K-8. For more information, call Matthew's United Methodist Church, Michigan Theological Seminary, 41550 Men's retreat which provides six tons of produce Livonia. Calf 734-422-0149. (734) 261-1455. 30900 Six Mile, Livonia. No charge but Ann Arbor Trail, Plymouth. For infor­ Feb. 29 to March 2, at St Paul.pf the each season, will also be made Grand opening Blood drive pre-registration is encouraged. Call mation, call (734) 710-9370 or visit Cross Retreat Center, Outer Drive available. The day concludes with a Canton Christian Fellowship Clothing The Red Cross blood drive takes'place (734) 422-6038. www.Canton Friendship.org. and 1-96. Single rooms, own bath, all self-guided tour of the Solanus Casey Bank Grand Opening 10 a.m. to noon 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, in Open House Thursday fellowship dinner meals. Cost is approximately $125. Center, a spirituality center dedicated Saturday, Jan. 26, at the church, 8775 the Parish Hall at St. Edith Catholic All Saints Catholic Schools continues . All are welcome, 6 p.m. dinners Call Ruben at (734) 261-5321 for to the Capuchin friar who is credited Ronda Drive, south of Joy, between Church, 15089 Newburgh, Livonia. its celebration of Catholic Schools catered by The Cookie Lady, Susan appointment. with miraculous cures and valued for Haggerty and Liiley. Free clothing for Walk-ins welcome. For information, Week with an Open House for pro­ Navarro, at St. James Presbyterian V8S summer ministries his wise and compassionate counsel. men, women and children. For more call (734) 464-1222, Ext. 309. spective families 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Church, 25350 W. Six Mile, Redford, The International Christian Education The minimum age is 7th grade and information, call (734) 404-2480 or Reformed Protestant services Wednesday, Jan. 30. At this time the Cost is S6. Call (313) 534-7730. Association presents its 42nd preview the maximum size of the group is 30. visit wwwIantonCF.org, Continue Sundays at 3:30 p.m. The Community Activity Committee mem­ Thrift store 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at The day starts at 8:30 a.m. and ends Single Place Ministry doctrines and teachings of Reformed bers with the National-Junior Honor Open Wednesdays 9:30-11:30 a.m. and Ward Church, Six Mile and Haggerty, at 2:30 p.m. There is no cost. Lunch Upcoming activities include awalk Protestantism will be preached at the Society students will provide tours Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at St. Northviile. Get a head start on your included. For more information, send in Heritage Park 10 a.m. and Whaler's worship services of the Free Church of of the school which serves students James Presbyterian Church, 25350 W. church's summer program by viewing e-maii to [email protected]. Hockey Game 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. Scotland (Continuing). A new preach­ from Preschool through grade 8 of Six Mile, Redford, Call (313) 534-7730. exhibits and demonstrations from To learn more about the Capuchin Soup 26, and a Superbowl House Party ing station has been established at the Archdiocese of Detroit. Interested Tai Chi class national publishers, attend 4 of 20 Kitchen, visit www.cskdetroit.org. Sunday, Feb. 3. Single Place Ministry Cherry Hill School, 50440 Cherry Hill, families are invited to visit the Web Orchard United Methodist Church workshops on organizing, planning New schedule (30450 Farmington Rd., Farmington and administering summer pro­ 9 a.m. Sunday schoolfor all ages and Hills) is hosting a Tai Chi Class by Sam grams, also make and take puppetry Faith Forum, 10 a.m. Worship Service Purdy, Wu Style Tai Chi. This medita­ and teaching technigues, morning with Communion and nursery, at Holy tive form of Martial Arts is great refreshments and lunch included in Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church for reducing stress and is great for registration fee. The event is non- (ELCA), 30650 Six Mile, Livonia, Ail dti*t* . over-all health memory and balance. denominational and open to the pub­ visitors welcome. For more informa­ Everyone is welcome from beginning lic. Call (248) 557-5526 or visit www, tion, call (734) 427-1414 or visit www. to experienced participants at any iceaonline.org. holycrosslivonia.org. time. Classes began 7-8:30 p.m. Jan. Sisters in Christ Worship Service aggaggg 14, and continue every Monday there­ Women's conference 8:30 a.m. to 4 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Adult Bible Class after. Cost per class depends on.num­ p.m. Saturday, April 19, at St. James at 9:30 a.m., Children's Sunday School ber of participants. For information Presbyterian Church, 25350 W. Six ' during worship at 10:30 a.m., at or to reserve your space, call (248) Mile, east of Beech Daly, Redford. Cost Immanuei Lutheran Church, 27035 701-1587 or (248) 626-3620, Visit www. is $40 pre-conference registration, Ann Arbor Trail, Dearborn Heights. For orchardumc.org for updates. S50 at door. Call (313) 534-7730. This more information, call (313) 278-5755. e-mail' oeobits@hometownlife com is an interdenominational confer­ Worship A 4 * UPCOMING ence to help women connect their Sundays: 10 a.m. Worship Service with Heart workshop Christian life to one another. Speakers nursery, 9 a.m. Sunday School for Living a Heart Centered Life work­ are Brenda Josee who's been active tots through high school and Adult K ** CLARA BETTINA BUESSER shop 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. in Christian publishing 25 years, and Faith Forum at Holy Cross Evangelical Age 89 died January 21 2008 in Ann 2, at Unity Church of Ann Arbor; 4599 Nancy Moser who's published 17 inspi­ Lutheran Church (ELCA), 30650 Six Arbor Ml while lovingly attended by Carpenter Road. Tap into your heart's rational novels. Mile Road, Livonia. Call (734) 427-1414 the combined Buesser Rieveschl fami ly that she created, nurtuied and cher wisdom for health and healing. Find or visit www.holycrosstivonia.org. ished. Bom Clara Bettina Smith on your life's purpose. Learn how to Visitors welcome. I**; August 17,1918 in Louisville, KY, the overcome the negative, emotions Church services Sunday worship daughter of Thomas Gardener Smith that can cause heart disease. Dr. Want a unique church experience? The early service for the Anglican and Helen Peake Smith, she was raised and educated in the greater Cincinnati Kirk Laman, board certified cardiolo­ Join in Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. Church of Livonia is at 7:45 a.m. at area. Asked once how she developed gist author, trainer, ana assistant for s service that will lift your entire Trinity Church. 34500 Six Mile, west her wide ranging interest in and Professor of Medicine Michigan State family, but be prepared for what of Farmington Road and next to knowledge of art, design, music, and University. For cost and to registra­ will happen after just one service Stevenson High School, Livonia. The 10 gardening, she replied, "I had a library ALBERT ABRAHAM NORMA v. MCALLISTER at Riverside Park Church of God, WARD, Ed.D. card." With her first husband George tion, call (734) 434-8545. a.m. service (with Sunday Schooi) will Age 87, of Lima, Ohio, died 7:10 a.m., Lenten services 11771 Newburgh (corner of Plymouth continue to be at the Livonia YMCA Age 78 of Westland passed away on Rieveschl, inventor of the antihista­ Saturday, January 19, 2008 in the Road), Livonia. Call (734) 464-0990 Saturday, Jan 19. Beloved husband Ridge at Shawnee. She was born May mine Benadryl, she raised their two Start on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 6 at 7:30 at 14255 Stark Road, between Lyndon of Doris for 47 years; loving father of 31, 1920 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada boys in a modern home she helped p.m. in the chapel and continue every for information. and the i-96 service drive. design and landscape in Grosse Pointe Albert M. (Betty), Cheryl, David, and to Walter J. And Bessie Evelyn (Hope) Wednesday through March 13, at St. Living Water series Worship service Donald (Fern). Dr. Ward was an edu­ Coffin. Both parents are deceased. On Farms, MI. Married in 1973 to Detroit James Presbyterian Church, 25350 Mark McGilvrey leads a 10-week video cator and school administrator for 29 January 31, 1942 she married Roy attorney Anthony C. Buesser, she set 10:45 a.m. Sundays, Adult Sunday years. Dr.-Ward received his B.A. William McAllister, who died in 1983. about building a new ciose-knit family W. Six Mile, Redford, (313) 534-7730. series called H20 starting 6:30 p.m, School at 9:30 a.m., Children's Sunday consisting of her two boys and his and M.A. degrees from Wayne State, Mrs. McAllister was a homemaker. Maundy Thursday service will be 7:30 Sunday, Jan. 13, at Memorial Church School during worship, Youth Group and his Ed.D. from The University of She was a member of the Market three children and their families. Listing her occupation, with a straight p.m. March 20, the Easter Worship of Christ, 35475 Five Mile, Livonia. Call 5-7 p.m. and Catechism for Grown-ups Michigan. Dr. Ward was an avid sup­ Street Presbyterian Church where she (734) 464-6722. The group is open to porter of the Boy Scouts of America, had taught a Senior High Sunday face, as "Homemaker", she designed, Service at 10 a.m. March 23 in the 5:30-6:30 p.m., at Trinity Church of He was the founder and National School Class. She also was a member then built or renovated ten personal sanctuary. men and women who would like to Livonia, 34500 Six Mile. For informa­ Director of Scouting Ministries for of the Child Conservation League, residences and two cottages. She review the basic teachings of Jesus bound us together with laughter, trust Lenten services tion, call (734) 425-2800. the Christian Methodist Episcopal Lost Creek Country Club, Lima who claimed to be living water. It is and love and presided with quiet tact 7:30 p.m. Ash Wednesday, Feb. 6, Upper Room Ministries Church. Honors and recognitions Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and the also intended for those who have include District Area of Merit, the and grace. We expect that when she Mid-week Wednesday Lenten Services Meets 6 p.m. Sundays, in Room 111 in Shawnee Township Board of Appeals, never made a commitment to Jesus. Silver Beaver, and the God and She had been a presiding judge in her meets God, He will say to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13,20,27, March 5 and Our Lady of Loretto School on Beech her;"Welcome, I have a design project Service Award. Dr. Ward was also precinct for the Alien County Election 12, Holy week services 10 a.m. Palm Couple prayer series Daly and Six Mile in Redford, Upper involved in numerous community for you." She is survived by her hus­ Board, She was a volunteer for Johnny Sunday, March 16; 7:30 p.m. Maundy St. Colette Church, 17600 Newburgh, Room Ministries is a spirit filled, char­ activities.. He was a member of the Appleseed Park District for 15 years band, Anthony C. Buesser of Ann Wayne-Westland Friends of the and the Y.W.C.A since 1977. She had Arbor, two sons, Gary T. Rieveschl of Thursday, March 20; Good Friday Livonia, is offering a iife-changing ismatic ministry sponsored by Living Library. He was also honored with the been a salesperson at Gregg's and West Harrison, Indiana, Jan L. (April) (March 21) Reflections on the Passion Couple Prayer Series (www.coti- Water Church in Livonia. All faiths Rieveschl, of Santa 'Rosa Beach, "Dr. Albert A. Ward Day" by Lazarus and had worked in the Girl 12:30-2 p.m., Tenebrae Service at 7:30 pleprayer.org) for married or engaged welcome to attend. For information, Westland City Council and Mayor. Scout office. She loved birds, espe­ Florida, three step-children, Kent p.m.; Easter Vigil 7:30-9 p.m. Saturday, couple, began 7-9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, call Pastor Luke Willis at (734) 425- The funeral will be at 1 lam at Grace cially cardinals. Survivors include Buesser Baumkel of Ypsilanti; in the Activity Center Halt. Couples CME Church at 642 W. McNichols, four children, Janet (Tom) Wright of Anthony C. (Iris) Buesser Jr. of March 22, and 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. 6360, or Bishop Dan Strength at (734) Dexter, and Andrew C (Ojen) Buesser Detroit on Thursday, January 24th. Cornelius, NC, Nancy (Paul) Stoner of Easter Sunday, March 23, at Holy who pray together daily have a 812-1099. of Ann Arbor, five grandchildren and Lima, Ohio, William "Bill" (Cathy) Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church, divorce rate of less than 1 divorce in F.l.R.E. ministries McAllister of Fostoria, Ohio and Gail four great grandchildren. Burial will ANNABELLE WYZLIC be private, A Memorial Service cele­ 30650 Six Mile, Livonia. For infor­ every 1000 marriages. For registra­ With theme scripture, He shafl baptize (Tom) LeSavage of Boulder, tion information, call Mary Ellen at Age 95, Warrenton, MO, Jan. 19, Colorado, nine grandchildren, Lori, brating her life will be held in late mation, call (734) 427-1414. Weekly you with the Holy Ghost and with fire Spring, her season of the year, at a time 2008, formerly of Farmington, MI. Pam, Kelly, Jason, Matthew, Jay, worship services 10 a.m. Sundays (734)464-4435. and place to be announced. The family (Luke 3:16), is organizing in Livonia at Visitation l-2pm Thurs., Jan. 24 "at Mary Eiien, Thomas W. and Andrew; with nursery, Adult Learning and ENDOW Living Water Church, 11663 Areola in Pitman Funeral Home, Warrenton, five great-grandchildren; one brother, suggests memorial contributions be MO. Graveside service at Warrenton Lionel (Petrel) Coffin of San Diego, made to Arbor Hospice, 2366 Oak Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.' No 6 p.m. St. Michael the Archangel Parish of. the Inkster and Plymouth roads area City Cemetery following visitation. California She was preceded in death Valley Dr, Arm Arbor, MI 48103. To Sunday services during Lent or Easter Livonia hosts two different sessions at 7 p.m. Fridays under the leadership share memories with the family, please Memorials may be given to a charity by two step-sisters, Eilleen Whiteman Sunday. All are welcome to join us. of the Archdiocese of Detroit's ENDOW '• of Luke Willis. F.l.R.E. Ministries. For of the donor's choice. visit venneulenfuneralhome.com and Wilma Post and one step-brother, Widowed friends program, a continuing women's study ' more information, call (734) 425- Ford Lounsbury. Private family serv­ ice will be held in Bayliff & Son Meet for an Italian buffet dinner, group focused on the dignity of 6360. Funeral Home, Cridersville with Rev. . conversation and cards 5-9:30 p.m. women of all ages and faiths. Based New worship schedule Susan T. Reichenbery officiating. Wednesday, Feb. 13, at Corsi's Italian on Pope John Paul li's Letter to Regular church service 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Shawnee Restaurant, Seven Mile near Inkster, Women, the group meets 9:30 a.m. Sundays with Communion and Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Lima Memorial Livonia. Cost is $15, includes buffet, Thursdays (began Jan. 10). The sec­ Nursery, 9 a.m. Sunday School for all * Hospital Auxiliary, to the Y.W.C.A. or beverage, dessert, tax and gratuity. ond session is called Different Times, ages and Faith Forum, at Holy Cross to Johnny Appleseed Park Districts. Send payment by Feb. 9. For mailing Abiding Dignity and deals with a Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA), No public visiting hours are planned. OBITUARY information, call Chet at (734) 459- woman's inherent dignity at all stages 30650 Six Mile, Livonia. Call (734) 427- POLICY 4316 or Gloria at (313) 381-4187. of her life from 0 to 100. The group 1414. All visitors welcome, Visit www. RUDI R. RABE The first five "billed" lines'of an Christian comedian meets 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays (began Jan. holycrosslivonia.org. ' ^/-: Age 52, of Canton, passed away obituary are published at no cost. Ed Thompson (www.edthompson- 8). Both groups meet in the convent Sunday worship January 20,2008. Rudi worked for the All additional lines will be live.com), 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, at basement meeting room. Women of 11 a.m. Sunday worship service, 9;30 D. PAT SPARROW University of Michigan as a charged at $4 per line. You may Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, all ages and faiths welcome. There a.m. Sunday school, 7 p.m. Wednesday Age 80. January 22, 2008. Operating Room Manager, for the East Ann Arbor Surgery Center. place a picture of your loved one 14175 Farmington Rd., north of 1-96 is a $60 charge for materials, but no Bible Study, at Good Shepherd Beloved wife of David; Loving moth­ for an additional cost of only $6. er of Susan (Michael) Carson, Nancy Loving father of Alexandra and Erich. (Schoolcraft service drive), Livonia. woman will be turned away because Reformed Church, 6500 N. Wayne Rd. Dear son of Erich Rabe. Brother of Symbolic emblems may be (Michael) Sparrow and Joanne (Dick) Call (734) 522-6830. of inability to pay. Register by calling at Hunter, Westland, For information, Bruce(Sheila)and Erich. He was a included at no cost (example: Stewart. Proud grandmother of Sarah Curt Collins concert ' (734) 261-1455, Ext 207 or online at call (734) 721-0800. Carson, Julie (Kevin Vranes) Carson, member of A.O.R.N. He loved to American Flags, religious Jessie, Lizzie and Molly Stewart and travel, enjoyed photography, and row­ symbols, etc.) Top 20 Christian Music performer www.endowonline.com. St. Michael's Worship services Evan Sparrow and great grandmother ing. Funeral from the Schrader- Curt Collins will be performing 4 p.m. complex is at 11441 Hubbard, south of 10 a.m. Sundays Divine Liturgy fol­ Howell Funeral Home 280 South of Stella Vranes. She was a 50-year Deadlines: • Sunday, Feb. 10, at St! John Lutheran Plymouth Rd., Livonia. lowed by a fellowship/coffee time, member of Christ Church Cranbrook, Main, Plymouth, Thursday 8pm, Church 23225 Gill Rd„ two blocks west ENDOW at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox a trustee emeritus of the Michigan Visitation Thursday 5:00pm until time Friday 4:15 PM for Sunday Humane Society and a long time res­ of service. Memorials may be made Wednesday 9:45 AM for Thursday of downtown Farmington. Admission Educating on the Nature and Church, 36075 W. Seven Mile, between ident of Harbor Springs. Memorial to the family. Share memories at is free. A Love Offering will be taken. Dignity of Women sessions 7-9 p.m. Newburgh and Wayne roads, Livonia. schrader-howeli .com. Obituaries received after these deadlines Service Friday 11 a^m. at Christ Call (248) 474-0584. Thursdays, to March 6, (explores Pope Church school for children and adults Church Cranbrook, Bioomfield Hills. will be placed in the next available issue. Memorials to the Michigan Humane Single Place Ministry John Paul ll's Mulieris Dignitatem-On begins at 9 a.m. Sunday. Vespers are Society appreciated. Arrangements by e-mail your obit to Divorce recovery workshop contin­ the Dignity and Vocation of Women), celebrated 5 p.m. Saturdays. Visitors Wm. Sullivan and Son Funeral Home, [email protected] ues to Feb. 21, at First Presbyterian in Bixmal Hall church building at are always welcome. For more infor­ Royal Oak, 248-541-7000. Share Paying or fax to: Church, Emeritus Room, 200 E. Main, St. Aidan Catholic Church, 17500 mation, call (248) 476-3432 (church), your memories at: Attn: Obits c/o Charolette Wilson www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com Northviile. Topics include network- Farmington Rd., Livonia. Second ses­ (248) 477-4712 (rectory) or Web site at Tribute 734-953-2232 ing/midlife crisis, stage of grief, sion begins 7-9 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 14, www.orthodoxlivonia.org. to the For more information call: to March 3, (explores Pope John Paul EARL WILLIAM BRACKEN putting your "ex" in focus, legal Pancake breakfasts Charolette Wilson aspects of divorce (includes pot ll's Letter to Women), in conference The Ushers'Club of St. Michael the Age 69, of Farmington Hills. Passed 734-953-2070 Life of luck dinner), spiritual help and for­ room in parish office. Registration Archangel Parish in Livonia continue on December 20, 2007. Beloved son or Liz Keiser giveness, helping children through required for both sessions. $60 for their 30-year tradition of all-you-can- of Ear! N. Bracken & the late Dorothy 734-953-2067 Bracken; brother of the late Nancy divorce, and relationships old and materials for each session. Contact eat pancake breakfasts on the third Your or toll free Bracken. Memorial Service at new. Cost $35, includes book, Growing Michele Schmidt at (734) 367-0353 or Sunday of each month from 8:30 a.m. Clarenceville United Methodist 866-818-7653 through Divorce. Scholarships avail- send e-mail to mtschmidt@sbcglobal. Church, 20300 Middlebeit Road in Loved One I askforCharorLiz T :.,„_:„ „,. T ic tnno „+ i-nn«™ ahlp Thililraro awaihhlo fnr tnrldlorc not Plflaco CPA RF1 IfiinH A7 Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, January 24,2008 (*) A7 www.hometownlife.com

Redford. Meetings continue the first Church. Recreation, dinner, Bible Get a new life, study Scripture ung prayers Worship service and third Thursdays of the month study and music Wednesdays, 5:15- 9-10:30 a.m. Saturdays at Blessed 7:30 a.m, Tuesday-Friday, at New 10 a,m. Sundays, at The Lutheran FROM PAGE A6 at 9:30 a.m. Join in for teaching, 8:15 p.m. began Wednesday, Sept. 26. Sacrament Monastery on the Beginnings United Methodist Church of Our Saviour, 29425 discussion, creative projects and For information or registration, visit northwest corner of 13 Mile and Church, 16175 Delaware, corner of Annapolis, Westland. Sunday School to noon. The breakfasts are served in presentations. For more information, www.fumcnorthville.org or call (248) Middlebeit in Farmington Hills. Focus Puritan, Redford. Please join in as for children. For information, call the school cafeteria at 11441 Hubbard, call (248) 470-5202 or send e-mail to 349-1144. of study is Romans. Come once or participants start day with prayer. (734)728-3440. south of Plymouth Road. Adults, $5; [email protected]. HeartCry more often. Call (248) 626-8253 for Call (313) 255-6330. Sunday worship children ages 4-11, $3; children under Bible studies The support group provides hope more information. J.O.Y. meeting 10 a.m. at Lutheran Church of Our age 3, free; and family (2 adults Regular Bible Study program contin­ and help for mothers of prodigals Fellowship Dinners The J.O.Y. Builders (Just Older Saviour, 29425 Annapolis, Westland. and all children), $15, Everyone is ues at 7 p.m. on the first and third at 7 p.m. on the second, fourth and 6 p.m. Thursdays. Dinner catered by Youth, ages 50 plus) meet 11:30 a.m. For information, call (734)728-3440. welcome. Thursdays of the month, focus is on fifth Wednesdays of each month, at The Cookie Lady, Susan Navarro. $6. the third Thursday of the month Sunday services Men's breakfast St, Paul's Letters to the Romans, at Calvary Baptist Church, 43065 Joy At St. James Presbyterian Church, for lunch, fellowship and fun, at Pastor Dan Strength leads services Ham S eggs, hash browns, pancakes, St. Michael's Catholic Church on the Road, Canton. The group is using the 25350 W. Six Mile, Redford. Call Riverside Park Church of God, 11771 at living Water Church (Pentecostal and more when you come to the comer of Plymouth and Hubbard book, The Hope of a Homecoming, (313)534-7730. Newburgh at Plymouth roads, Church of God), 11663 Areola, one Men's Breakfast at 8 a.m. on the roads, Livonia. To register, call (734) by O'Rourke and Satier (S12). For Thrift Shop Livonia. Call (734) 464-0990. All block west of Inkster Road on first Saturday of every month at 261-1445, Ext. 200. information or to register, call (734) 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. are welcome to join in. There is no Plymouth Road. Sunday School is 10 The Senate Restaurant, located off MOPS groups 455-0022, Ext 4. Saturdays at St. James Presbyterian charge, although organizers ask a.m. followed by worship, at 11 a.m. Haggerty Road between Five Mile Mothers of Preschoolers meets on Women of the word Church, 25350 W. Six Mile, Redford, that you bring a luncheon dish to Bible study 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Call and Six Mile in Northviile. Ati men the first and third Friday mornings or . Bible study meets 9:15 a.m. and 6:45 Registration share. (734)425-6360. are invited for fellowship and food. first and third Wednesday evenings p.m. Tuesdays, at Calvary Baptist Christ Our Savior Lutheran Early Higher Rock Cafe Farmington Women Aglow Sponsored by Riverside Park Church at Calvary Baptist Church, 43065 Joy Church, 43065 Joy Road, Canton. Childhood Center is now taking Second and fourth Friday of the Meets the second Monday of each of God, 11771 Newburgh, Livonia. Call Road, Canton. For information, call Choose from Covenant, a Precept registrations for the fall program month, doors open at 7:30 p.m., live month 7-9:30 p.m. at the Longacre (734) 464-0990. (734) 455-0022, Ext. 4, or send e-mail Upon Precept class, or The Truth at 14175 Farmington Road, north of bands begin at 8 p.m. presented by House on Farmington road between MOPS meetings [email protected]. Project (new from Focus on the [-96, Liyonia.lt is open from 7 a.m. Salvation Army of Wayne/Westland, 10 Miie and 11 Mile, Farmington The Hosanna-Tabor Mothers of LOGOS Youth Club Family). To register, call (734) 455- to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday. Loving and 2300 S. Venoy, between Michigan Hills. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Call Preschoolers (MOPS) group began Calling all youth grades four-12 0022, Ext. 4 or visit www.vchurches. caring programs are offered for Avenue and Palmer. For information, . Vikki for more information at (248) meeting this fall at a new time at to join the LOGOS Youth Club at com/cbcwomen. toddler, preschool, pre-K, and child call (734) 722-3660 or visit www.tsa. 497-7755. Farmington Aglow is a the Lutheran church, 9600 Leverne, Northville First United Methodist Bible study care. Call (734) 513-8413. higherrockcafe.4t.com. Christian women's group.

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33640 tMicfcsgsui Ave. • Wavssc, Ml ( 20300 Middiebelt Rci. • Livonia (Between Wave? )Ui. & Merriraaii lit!,) 2 blocks South of 034) 728-2180 United Methodist™ 14175 Farmington Road, Livonia Just north of I-96 Pastor Beth Librande 10000 Beech Daly Plymouth Worship Service 9:30 AM '313-937,3170 Saturday Evening Worship 6:00 p.m 9:30 - Trad. Worship & Sun. Sen. Sunday School ! t :00 AM Sunday Worship 7:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.» Sunday School 9:30 a.m. 11:00 - Contemp. Family Worship Sunday Worship Sunday/Bible Class Wednesday Praise Service 6:00 p.m. • Wednesday Children. Youth ari Adult Bible Study 7:00-5:30 p.si. Nursery Provided www.redfordaldefsgate.org i:30 S 11:00 am - Traditional 9:45 am Early Childhood Center Staffed Nursery Available Phone 734-513-8413 More mm $imday$ervie&s'' LiANC'tLiCAL Making disciples who share the love of Jesus Christ CATHOLIC. Worship Services Pastors: Robert R Bayer and Anthony M. Creeden COVENANT 9:00 & 11:15 a.m. • Dynamic Youth and Children's Programs 1 Excellent Music Ministries "Open Hearts, Minds & Doors" • Small Groups For Every Age 36500 Ann Arbor Trail ST. ANNE'S ROMAN * Outreach Opportunities HOSANNA-TABCR batween Wayne & Newburgh Rds. Pastor: LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL Immemorial Latin Mass Dr. John Qrersfell HI 25S30 GRAND RIVER at BEECH Dai ^ <5snn Leverne* So. Redford • 313-937-24: - 14 Mile Hoad and Drake, Fanningtoit Hills Associate Pastor: Rev. David Wichert 313-532-2266 REDFORD Approved by Pope St. Pius V in 1570 Worship Service 'acancy Pastor - Rev. Carl ftockrohr" St Anne's Academy - Grades K-8 First United Methodist Church and Sunday Morning Worship 23310 Joy Road * Redford, Michigan Sianday Worship A\ of Plymouth 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. 5 Blocks fi. of Telegraph • (3131534-2121 Sunday School Education Hour S:45 a.m. Mass Schedule: * '4-^20 rNoriri Territorial--Road , .- " (West of Sfteklon-Rftad) . 9:15a.m.&11:G0a.m. First Fri. 7:00p,m. Christian School Pre-Kindergarten-8tri Grade First Sat. 11*0 a.m. Nursery Prowled Sun. Masses 7:30 & 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Traditional For more information call . I ,; • : www.pfumCjOrg .' Visit our website: www.newburgucnc.org The Rev. Timothy R Halboth, Senior Pas' Confessions Heard Prior to Each Mass m provided for all services 313-937-2233 Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions The Rev. Br. Victor F, Kalboth. Assistant P Youth €roagst • \dult SsaaB Groups Tuesdays at 7:00 P.M.

I PRESBYTERIAN F\A^CI£UIAL , Ki-iLU U;ml Lulhujii St Genevieve Roman Catholic Church j David W. Martin, Pastor St, Genevieve School - PreK-8 \PMMM :MMJV,!S\F'. .\\I NirMSYlLRIVt i ' i iO Ann Arbor Road * Piymoi 29015 Jamison • Livonia = 734-427-5220 j (1 Mile W. of Sheldon) (East of Middlebeit, between 5 Mile & Jeffries; I (734) 453-5252 MASS: Tues. 7 p, Wed.. Thurs, 9 a, I Worship 8:15 & 10:45 am Sat. 4 p, Sun 11a Cherry Hill Seventh-day | Sunday School 9:30 am St. Maurice Roman Catholic Church Adult Bible Study 9:30 am Aaventist Church CO MMUttlT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) JWARD: Mi ircon/ flare Aunilahln 3276S Lyndon » Livonia « 734-532-1616 33144 Cherry Hill, Garden City, ,VIf 48/35 9601 Hubbard at W. Chicago, Livonia, t sag jfe Evangelical Presbyterian 0 ' (between Merriman S Farmington Roads) fj block west of Vtnoyj Phone: 7S4-524-Q8S0 (between Merriman & Farmington Fids.) MASS; Mon. 8:30 a, Fri. 8:30 a, Pastor: Eddie Petreaca Casual, Contemporary, Sn* P a. Sun 9a „* HJ •* www.r Meetings on Soturdays for: 40000 Six Mile Road Excellent Children's ^ Chapel Worship Service Early Morning Bible & Health Ciass-8 a.m. 9:00 am "just west of 1-275' Worship Servlce-English-9:30 a.m. Program Traditional Service ' Sabbath School (all ages)-) 1:00 a.m. '"** 10:30 am Northville, MI Meets at Franklin H.S. in Li IH'kWrHl K(M (Mi i'( HLSOi Worship Service-Hispanlc-12:30 pm. 248-374-7400 Wednesdays: Livonia on joy Road WE WELCOME YOU TOA i\l.ifi\iiNs\\()n » FULL SERViCE CHURCH \\V. WViJIM Meetirp 7pm (Between Merriman and Middlebeit Roads) at 10:00 a.m. 734-425-1174 Join us for coffee, bagels and : 1 LYMOUTH CHURCH dorwts after the service/ ("•me !. iJSA CHURCH & SCHOOI "'. FARMINGTON ROAD,. 1 W. Ann Arbor Road • (734) 453-1525 • . -IA (734)261-1360« iunday School - 9:45 A.M. , inday Worship-11:00 A.M. i ' ISKMlW s JNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES •unday Evening - 6:00 P.M. 8:30 A.M. & 10:30 A.M. _...-.;!,. Mi„ht \Mnr> 7.nnnu I .". 3-JII ist i < I'J * r/ o i 'i - v si'p *v ti "si in'ior

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BYALEXLUNDBERG he said, is that patrons of being on the same informa­ STAFF WRITER both St. Mary Mercy and tion platform," Spivey said. Saint Joseph will get better "Patients visiting any site Starting the first of next St. Mary Mercy Hospital: service and amenities. will have access to their month, two well-known • Established in 1959, Felician "There is going to be a records." hospital systems will merge, Sisters focus on developing regional He said the new group bringing western Wayne • 304 beds delivery systems," Spivey said. would get the growing County residents and their • 1,700 associates "There will be program devel­ cancer treatment service neighbors around the Ann • 500 physicians opment and technological resources of St. Mary Mercy, Arbor area together under one St. Joseph Mercy Health System: development assuring access its bariatric surgery pro­ central health care umbrella. n St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann to the newest systems." gram and also benefit from The new Saint Joseph Arbor - 529 beds Each hospital in the new the clinical research groups Mercy Health System will • Saint Joseph Mercy Saline system will have its own Saint Joseph participates in. include St. Mary Mercy Hospital - 82 beds upgrade master plan that St. Mary Mercy Chief of Hospital in Livonia, St. • Saint Joseph Mercy Livingston will include technological Staff Dr. Roy Misirliyan said Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Hospital, Howell-136 beds updates as well as physical the changes are exciting. Arbor, Saint Joseph Mercy m Satellite sites - Saint Joseph additions. St. Mary Mercy He said the new technology Livingston Hospital and Saint Mercy Woodland Health Center will see a renovation and will give patients access to Joseph Mercy Saline Hospital. and Urgent Care, Saint Joseph expansion of emergency state-of-the-art care and the The new collaboration will Mercy Woodland Cancer Center, room capacity as well as an newest facilities. It's a con­ cover more than 8,500 staff Saint Joseph Mercy Canton addition of a new tower with tinuation of the features that members and 1,600 physi­ Health Center and Urgent care, »*•. all private rooms. Spending have made the hospital pre­ cians. and Saint Joseph Mercy Maple St. Mary Mercy Hospital CEO David Spivey and Saint Joseph Mercy Hospital for the renovations at St. eminent in the area. The four hospitals were Urgent Care in Ann Arbor. CEO Garry Faja join together to announce their new partnership. Mary Mercy and the other "We're number one in already joined under the ban­ hospitals is not available, but the 1-275 corridor," Dr. ner of Trinity Health Care, a looking at the things on which He said a planning group Spivey called the amounts Misirliyan said. "We are that merger that was made eight it made better sense to work they already collaborated and of the senior leadership at "significant." way because of the high level years ago. President and CEO together than separately. their stature in individual the hospitals — both board­ Of course, all of the hospi­ of care we deliver and the of St. Mary Mercy Hospital Spivey said talks with the markets. room and medical officials tals will be able to talk and changes will allow us to pro­ David Spivey said the decision St. Joseph hospitals started "We felt that if we came — has met several times over share with one another. vide more care." was made that as long as they a year ago, when the Trinity together, we could be even the past year putting the "Part of the renovations essentially shared a market, Health Care members started more successful," he said. merger together. The effect, will include all of them [email protected]

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Listings for the Community Calendar parish community room inside the Don't pitch them just yet. The able and parking is free. There will are needed to transport seniors and Lowe at (734) 729-6879. can be submitted by e-mail at sma- church. The dinner is sponsored by Westland Grange No. 389¾ collecting be operating train layouts of various disabled who are unable to drive to Democratic Ctub [email protected]. They also the PTG. For more information, call the artwork of both calendars and gauges and more than 150 dealer medical appointments. Phone mes­ The Garden City Democratic Club can be mailed to Sue Mason at 36251 (734) 425-4380. greeting cards which will be re-made tables. Tables are available at $10 per senger volunteers are also needed meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Thursday Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150, or faxed Texas Hold 'em-Vegas Night into post cards and distributed at table. To reserve tables, call (734) to helpset up rides to the medical of the month (September through to her attention at fax at (734) 591- The Wayne Ford Civic League will" local nursing homes. The cards also 595-8327. Dealer set-up is at 9 a.m. appointments. This is also a one- June) in Room 5 of the Maplewood 7279. For more information, call (734) hold a Texas Hold 'em Tournament will be given to local doctors' offices on the day of the show. day-a-month opportunity that can be Center, Maplewood west of Merriman. 953-2112. and Vegas Night Saturday, Feb. 2, at so that health information may be Hospice volunteers done right from home. People inter­ For more information, call Billy Pate the league hail, 1645 N. Wayne Road, documented and givento elder The Visiting Nurse Association of ested in helping can call Gary Simon at (734) 427-2344. UPCOMING EVENTS Westland. Texas Hold 'em seating patients. For more information, con­ Southeast Michigan is looking for at (734) 751-4101 or contact him by Citizens for Peace Open house is [imited to 200 participants and tact the Grange at (734) 722-4857. kind, compassionate individuals to e-mail at [email protected], Citizens for Peace meets at 7 p.m. on the St. Dunstan Catholic School will hold advance reservations are available. Apply for scholarships help support hospice patients and Free classes second Tuesday of each month at Unity an open house 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. On the Vegas side, guests can enjoy The 41st annual Court of St. Brigid their families in Wayne, Oakland Dr. Carol Ann Fischer, a holistic physi­ of Livonia Church on Five Mile, between 27, at the school, at 1615 Belton, black jack, Let It Ride, big money Scholarship Program, sponsored and Macomb counties. Volunteers cian, wellness consultant and clinical Middlebelt and Inkster. The group is Garden City. St. Dunstan is a fully wheel and roulette games or try by the Ladies Ancient Order of are needed Monday through Friday nutritionist," will present dedicated to working for creation of a U.S. accredited Catholic school that their luck-with Michigan Charity Hibernians, Rose Kennedy Division, during day time hours. There is a "New You in the New Year" 7-9 p.m. Department of Peace. Colleen Mills, (734) offers a quality, faith -based, Catholic Game Tickets. There also will be offers educational scholarships to particular need for male volunteers Tuesday, Jan. 29, at the Civic Center 425-0079. education, using a challenging cur­ 50/50 raffles conducted every hour winners, who must be Irish, Catholic to support male hospice patients. Library, 35000 Civic Center Dr., MOMS club riculum that is taught by highly with all the proceeds being donated and between the ages of IT and 22. The next training session is 9 a.m. to Livonia. Fischer will teach partici­ MOMS Club, a nonprofit support group, qualified and dedicated teachers in to the Westland Goodfeliows. Beer, The program is Saturday, Feb. 16, 3 p.m. Feb. 9,16, and 23. Attendance pants the secrets on how to detox, welcomes all western Wayne County classrooms that offer an excellent wine, wine coolers, Mike's Hard at the AOH hall in Detroit. Contact, at all three sessions is required. All eat properly and loss weight for a stay-at-home mothers, offering children teacher-student ratio. During the Lemonade and Pepsi products will be Maureen Kelley at (734) 632-0334 or training takes place at the Visiting new you. Her approach is all natural, activities, weekly age-appropriate piay open house, the staff will be avail­ available for purchase. For advance visit www.detriotirish.org. Apply by Nurse Association of Southeast safe and doctor-supervised. Class is groups, and family get-togethers. 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BY HUGH GALLAGHER Churchill High School student. listen to taxpayers' concerns STAFF WRITER Andrea Abbate, a Schoolcraft student, took the recently interviewed Luis it is not the Gov. Jennifer Granholm got idea a step further. Garcia, the local spokes­ IRS doing an earful Monday, as a group "We need to come together, • man for the IRS and he your return of students told her their hopes ,0»« we need to have a passion for reminded me about how but rather and dreams for a more diverse other cultures," she said. much the agency has changed online tax Michigan on Martin Luther Erica Bartoszyk of Churchill over the last 10 years. I know preparation King Jr. Day. said it was important that this is hard to believe but it companies. Granholm came to teachers be advocates for is true. The IRS has become The IRS Schoolcraft College to listen diversity. friendlier and easier to deal Money Matters has set up at the second annual Martin "It helps when a teacher with. In fact, it has set up pro­ an alliance Luther King Jr. Day Youth *£**;;; is passionate about it in our grams to help resolve disputes Rick Bloom with the Roundtable on Diversity and schools," she said. and improve service. online tax Michigan's Future. Bartoszyk said the True The Tax Advocate Service is preparation Ken Ester, an African Colors program at Churchill an independent organization companies and just about American student from has done a lot to bring differ­ within the IRS. Taxpayers all of them participate in Canton who attends Wayne * ent groups together. — individual or business this program. The service is Memorial High School, said BILL BRESLERI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER "We have a motto, 'Cross the — can use this free service to free and there is no obliga­ the first thing he noticed when Student Miatta McCrumady and Gov. Jennifer Granholm talk about getting lines that divide,'" she said* resolve disputes that arise in tion to purchase anything. his family moved from Detroit students to take Advanced Placement classes in school. Several students noted the the normal course of problem To use the Free File pro­ to Canton was that white stu­ lack of diversity in metro resolution with the IRS. gram you must go directly to dents sat with white students hear the students discuss their students has become a major Detroit. Grady Ward of Inkster The IRS has also estab­ the IRS Web site at irs.gov and black students sat with views about their education, issue in Ann Arbor. High School said the only time lished a Taxpayer Advocacy and then link to the company black students. He said at about the tension between She said she is one of the few he experienced diversity at his Panel whose mission is to you choose. If you go to the Wayne Memorial they have the races and about how African American students high school was when he par­ listen to the concerns of company's Web site first, you a Mix It Up day every year to politicians can help to change pursuing Advanced Placement ticipated in an ROTC program taxpayers, identify taxpayer end up paying for the service. break that pattern. Students things. classes. She told Granholm it with the school's two white issues and then make rec­ As Luis Garcia said on my are asked to sit with students "You are special; you have was important for students to students. ommendations to the IRS recent radio show, the IRS they don't usually sit with. leadership capabilities," build solid relationships with Yaksh Patel of Canton High for improving service and has changed for the better "If other schools invested in Granholm told the students. teachers who are passionate School said at his school he sees customer satisfaction. and there is no reason to be Mix It Up programs, every­ "What I want to do is hear about teaching. She said she "tolerance" but little diversity. The IRS has also set up afraid of it. It is a new era thing would get better," he said. from you. What do yon see as had learned a lot from her He said the school clubs have Free File which allows a tax­ when it comes to the IRS. On Monday Schoolcraft the best opportunities to carry young advanced placement been coming together to share payer to go online, complete gave an ethnically and racially on Dr. King's legacy?" English teacher. dances and that more clubs like their tax return and e-file the Rick Bloom is a fee-only financial diverse group of students Miatta McCrumady said Many students acknowl­ this might help. return for free. To qualify, adviser. Observer & Eccentric from 14 area high schools and she isn't used to giving advice edged that getting to know Carolyn Clifford and Stephen your adjusted gross income readers can submit questions at Schoolcraft College a chance to politicians but she had each other better was key. Clark, news anchors at WXYZ- for 2007 has to be $54,000 or moneymatters@hometownlife. to mix it up with each other some advice for educators. "It is important to get infor­ TV, Channel 7, opened the pro­ less. If you quality, go to www. com. 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•i'jS flu5 \ Livonia Public Schools board members do have options V on ways to trim its yearly bill for energy. ^csSfft The proposed plan, supported by the administration, would hire a contractor, Energy Education Inc., to imple­ ment its program to cut costs on electricity, water, natu­ ral gas and fuel oil. The plan involves basically paying the firm $262,000, buying software and hiring an in-house district energy manager that the firm will train and then watching C~ . "Mat* "A the savings happen. First-year costs would total about ! l $354,000 and energy savings are guaranteed to hit more •s T. - Ty -y 'sT? .. than $500,000 the first year. If a benchmark of even more savings is hit the next year (around $800,000 or 20 percent of costs), the con­ sulting firm's fee doubles to $524,000, the limit of yearly consulting fees. School officials promote the plan because it has been -Pty ' successful in some 67 other districts, because it won't take any time from the district's already thinly stretched staff, and because it has a money-back guarantee. - Some board members have sounded a bit skeptical about the savings and the high costs, and those concerns are valid. Trustee Steve King goes beyond that, urging t t* fellow board members to try to do something like this in- house. He suggests that they set an energy policy, gather a committee to come up with ideas, and then hire some­ one to implement them. Obviously such an in-district plan doesn't come with ~jt---.rU * && F*Wi. a guarantee. But King says staff members have shared many, many ideas — beyond simply dialing down the thermostat — to save energy costs. And school officials agree that some savings can found through staff-pro­ duced ideas. The question comes down to a level of savings and when it's implemented. It seems that school officials Refugees were displaced helping us with any information. years distant. It's the Valhalla-like uni­ could first take a serious look at how an in-district ener­ Our opening day for baseball is May verse of the Michigan Legislature where gy cost savings plan would work, set a policy and some Regarding the Observer of Dec. 27, we 3 at Marshall Middle School. The past the 148 anointed: conservation goals, and consider giving that a shot for a read a letter from a writer titled, Time several years we have had Josh Gracin • Are the second highest paid leg­ year. If still needed, the consultant's proposal could then for Middle East humanity. It seems and Sarah Lenore singing the National islators in the United States behind be pursued the next year. that the letter writer is wondering why Anthem. We have had the John Glenn California; Egypt and Jordan did not extend citi­ ROTC Color Guard and many dignitar­ . • Enjoy automatic compensation zenship to the millions of refugees that ies throw out the first pitches. We hope increases unless they vote against them; • «• were unarmed and forced to leave their to see you there. • Have benefits superior to most tax­ homes, businesses and orange groves. Bud Somerville payers — insurances for themselves and My family of six were one of those Westland their families for life after only six years refugees who decided to leave Palestine of service; for a safer ground, leaving all our fur­ • Do not have a boss to whom they are niture locked in our house in Jaffa City, responsible for attendance or meeting next to Tel Aviv. I was employed by the objectives; Michigan lawmakers recently offered their constitu­ British government but could not go to a Frequently legislate in the wee ents a bit of good news when they announced state gov­ our offices two days before the British Seems to me that even if this is not hours — out of sight of "taxpainers" ernment was entering the new year with a $350 million mandate ended May 15,1948, because a whistleblower lawsuit, as the high- — in favor of special interest groups not budget surplus, which was largely the result of higher of the heavy bombardment by the three priced, overcharging, ever-present, Michigan citizens. than expected tax receipts. Jewish terrorist gangs. cover-the- central -office LPS lawyers This is not PolySci iOL These are After all the talk about deficits and government shut­ Many of us Palestinians had our travel claim, there is still a lot more here than facts alien to most Michiganians. Why? downs, the news was a nice surprise, indeed. Still, it left passports as usual and others even had meets the eye. Why did LPS end up with Because most hard-working citizens are many people scratching their heads coming on the heels British passports, so why would Egypt millions in surplus funds after they too busy in these trying times to pay of all the doom and gloom that has come out of Lansing and Jordan absorb us when we were dis­ specifically stated they would be mil­ attention to what's going on in Lansing. over the course of the last year. For many, it. has called placed by Israel by force? lions in deficit just prior to the Legacy Many are waiting for the next tax shoe into question the entire budgeting process. Cool heads and wise men are Initiative? Why is the timeline for all of to drop or be downsized. It's "the orga­ Take the Department of Natural Resources, for exam­ always available on both sides, all the this so coincidental with the actions as nized few (148) controlling the destinies ple. Throughout 2007, DNR officials were projecting Palestinians need is for Israel to abide by stated by the controller and the Legacy of the disorganized majority ¢9.6 mil­ huge budget deficits, including a $10.8 million defi­ the U.N. resolutions. Fairness and above Initiative having to be voted on by the lion)." California has 120 lawmakers for cit in the Fish and Game Protection Fund. To combat all, justice for all, not just Palestinians, BOE? 33 million citizens. Are we being snowed this dreary budget forecast, the DNR proposed major but also for the mothers and fathers of Why is it coincidental that the very — or what? increases to the cost of hunting and fishing licenses — in Israelis and very soon we all hope and next budget amendment review imme­ "Oh, we do have a boss," they'll argue. some cases, doubling current fees. pray for peace all over the world. diately after the LI vote showed mil­ "The citizens are our bosses." True! lions in surplus, not millions in losses as But how many citizens would like a As might be expected, the 750,000 licensed hunters Sid and Jenny Shahin Westland the BOE was told in an apparent move boss who.only shows up every couple and 1.5 million anglers weren't happy with this plan. But by Liepa and Levesque to justify pass­ of years? If the citizen-bosses bother to the DNR lobbied the media and sporting organizations ing the LI? Why didn't the BOE say or vote. And many don't! Because they feel hard to make the case for the increases. It said the alter­ do anything when they were informed disenfranchised, helpless to do anything native was to close fish hatcheries, wildlife research sta­ of the financial skullduggery? Why about the costly, time-wasting mess in tions and waterfowl areas, as well as lay off conservation couldn't they wait just one year as the Lansing. officers, who are the state's front line of defense against Well, here it is 2008, the 50th year majority of the public had asked them to What's the remedy? A part-time poachers. for Westland Youth Athletic Association do? What really was the rush? Legislature! "In more than 30 states, Facing this choice, many sporting groups — most nota­ (WYAA). Yes we started in 1958, and What the public needs to know is the the position of state legislator is a part- bly Michigan United Conservation Clubs, which is the this year we are going all out to let peo­ full truth, the full disclosure, everything time job with a salary of $30,000 or largest statewide conservation organization in the nation ple know about it. regarding the whole handling of the less," according to Michigan Capitol with nearly 100,000 members and more than 500 affili­ We do need the help of anyone out financial matters in the years prior to Confidential. ated clubs — supported the DNR and the increases. there that can help us with informa­ the LI and this event, and let us all know Michigan does not need and cannot Despite this, the increases did not go into effect, tion. We are looking for lifetime board what OUR PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM afford the annual $120-million plus . because DNR officials failed to get the support of the members, former coaches and players. has really been doing with our children's it costs to keep the 148. Petitions for a . state Legislature. We are going to have a dinner banquet educational funds. It clearly appears as part-time Legislature will be available Then in December, DNR Director Rebecca Humphries in December and we are going to have a though neither the BOE or the public shortly. Wanna take your state out of the dropped a bomb when she told state lawmakers that the program with pictures, history etc. had been told the complete truth about clutches of self-serving, over-compensat­ Fish and Game Protection Fund actually had a $10 mil­ If you were affiliated with WYAA and LPS financial situation prior to the LI ed, do-little-or-nothing politicians and being rushed through in a hasty push by special interests? Sign a petition to tell lion surplus — a positive swing of $20 million. While it you went into the military, we also are going to run a picture of yoti as a player Liepa and Levesque. the 148 that this is the winter, spring, was excellent news, Humphries didn't do a very convinc­ and in your military uniform. We want There is much, much more here than summer, and fall of your discontent. ing job of explaining the discrepancy. to salute everyone we can find. just a whistleblower lawsuit. We the The news left the MUCC and other groups red-faced William J. Carruih If you know anyone who was with this citizens, parents, students, constituents, Royal Oak because they supported the very unpopular proposed organization, please tell them to notify taxpayers, etc., of the Livonia Public increases. Without a doubt, the whole episode has caused us so we can get information. We are Schools School district have the full more ill will than the DNR already had among the state's going to have an all out blitz, trying to right to know everything, and it must be hunters and anglers. There is little trust left. In fact, the find these people. We want as many peo­ disclosed in a public court of law tried by MUCC even announced it will be doing an independent ple as possible to be a part of this proud a jury of our peers. audit and evaluation of the DNR's budget. We welcome your letters to the editor. Please moment for WYAA. Elizabeth Hinze include your name, address and phonemimber This is the kind of fiasco that makes residents lose faith We are right now trying to get a count Livonia for verification. We ask that your letters, be 400 in their state government. It also makes people question on exactly how many kids have gone words or less. We may edit for clarity, space the gloom and doom coming out of Lansing. through this program. It is somewhere between 175,000 and 200,000. That is and content. a lot of kids. So if you are reading this, Need part-time Legislature please call us at ¢734) 421-0640 and Letters to the editor WESTLAND leave us a message. If you have pictures, The famous Albert Einstein pos­ individual or team, and you want to tulated a theory of parallel universes Westland Observer share it, make a copy and call us. We that might exist in galactic cyberspace 36251 Schoolcraft will pick it up. We want Westland to be — universes that are duplicates of earth. •Livonia, Ml 48150 proud of all the kids in this program, He said that if such universes exist, they but we also want you to know how com­ would probably consist of antimatter. Fax: Sue Mason Susan Rosiek Peter Neill mitted our volunteers are, and that IS The professor was only part right. (734)459-4224 Community Editor Executive Editor Vice President what we are. Nobody gets paid. We do it There is another universe, one that's because we are here "FOR THE KIDS," anything but parallel — and it's only E;mall: General Manager so help make 2008 a huge year for us by Hugh Gallagher Marty Carry a few miles from Royal Oak, not light [email protected] Managing Editor Director of Advertising

Richarc Aginian-Publisher Em eritus Our fundamental purposes are to enhance the lives of our "We'll have to make some adjustments to our existing calendar. The February break will be a week earlier. There readers, nurture the hometowns we serve and contribute to the business success of our customers. were concerns, but the districts have a calendar and it's where they want it." Wayne-Westland Superintendent Greg Baracy about the proposed county-wide common school calendar. Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, January 24,2008 (W) All www.hDmetownllfe.com Views vary on what's needed | In basketball and in life, Bing to bring businesses to Michigan ere we go again. (people were especially grumpy at these) and proven ave Bing is a man of action. Anyone concerned with the future of managers. Whether as a basketball super­ General Motors is now going to offer buyouts Detroit and indeed all of M to another 46,000 employees, while it's begin­ We have a statewide culture that is much too Dstar or the head of one of the coun­ ning to look like the smart guys at Cerebus Capital risk-averse. Somebody located in Lansing sug­ try's largest minority-owned businesses, southeast Mi should be thankful Management missed stuff like the gested, "Lansing is not a well-known center for high the longtime Detroiter recession and high oil prices when tech," while another participant pointed out that walks the walk when for what Bine r they did their due diligence before the resources in biology and life sciences at nearby it comes to leading by from basketball buying Chrysler. Michigan State were as strong as anyplace else in the example. Meanwhile, Michigan's unemploy­ country. Many older metro ment rate for December inched up Many complaine'd about the state's efforts to help Detroiters probably for improvement. to 7-6 percent, easily the highest in entrepreneurial companies. "They're well-inten­ have fond memories of When the Detroit Public Schools • the nation, nearly a.-full point above tioned," one audience member said, "but they are very Bing's playing days with rebuffed an offer by philanthropist _ • floundering Mississippi. And pros- bureaucratic and really don't understand what we're the Detroit Pistons. For Robert Thompson to pump $200 Phil Power pects of a national recession keep all about." Others warned that investing public dollars Joe Bauman 12 years, he was a model million into the beleaguered system s =«™™^^ growing... as if we weren't already in in private enterprises is intrinsically conflict-laden. "*™ "™*™ citizen on and off the and open several specialized, charter trouble. This was, however, distinctly a minority view. court, being named the schools, Bing refused to let the opportu­ With all this grim news in mind, I went over late The showcase presentation at the conference was NBA's Rookie of the Year in 1967 and nity pass. last week to moderate a panel at the 2008 annual given by Dave Morin, founder and CEO pf Cielo voted into the Basketball Hall of Fame So Bing contacted Thompson and Collaboration for Entrepreneurship meeting in Ann MedSolutions. Started in 2005 and now with nine in 1990. pledged his support, convincing Arbor. It's the area's big gathering of entrepreneurs. I employees, Cielo makes electronic medical records But anyone concerned with the future Thompson to go forward with or without was told there were twice as many people there this software that automatically reminds physicians to of the city of Detroit and indeed all of the school district's support. "Now the year as last, and certainly the hall at the local com­ remind patients to get their flu or pneumonia shots southeast Michigan should be thankful district, under the quality leadership of a munity college was a beehive of Type A personalities or screen for lead in the blood of younger kids. "There for what Bing has done since retiring new school superintendent, is interested buzzing around wearing intense expressions and is so much to remember about health care and there's from basketball. Every day, his burgeon­ in working with us to bring competition brandishing business projections. so little time to deliver these services in the typical ing business empire employs thousands into the buildings and help drive excel­ The panel I ran wound up talking about why some brief office encounter, so automatic patient-specific of local residents and he works tire­ lence," Bing said. "Now that's progress." start-up businesses locate in Michigan and, con­ prompts are a huge timesaver," says Dr. Jean Malouin, lessly behind the scenes to improve the Today, Bing has his eye trained toward versely, why others don't. My fellow panelists made assistant professor at the University of Michigan region's quality of life. Detroit's riverfront: He has sunk a large up a pretty good cross-section of Michigan's emerging Department of Family Medicine. "I landed in Detroit for the first time chunk of his assets, and those of his entrepreneurial economy. I asked Morin how he feels about having his com­ ever after I was drafted by the Pistons," friends and fellow business leaders, into They included: Neal Clinthorne, co-founder of pany located in Michigan. "Great," he says. "I live in Bing told members of the Birmingham the Watermark housing development. Xoran Technologies, which makes CT scanners for South Lyon, so it's close to home, and this kind of Rotary Club at its meeting last week. When completed, the $60 million proj­ ear, nose and throat physicians; Michelle Crumm, company helps diversify the Michigan economy." His "Here I was a 22-year-old kid coming to ect will bring 112 upscale condominiums co-founder of Adaptive Materials Inc., which is in greatest frustration is the "craziness" of information town in the summer of 1967 in the after­ to the riverfront near Chene Park. the alternative energy business; and Andrew Wykes, technology in the health care field, which deals with math of the riots, so I had to work extra Bing said financing is in place, but he at IDV Solutions, an artificial intelligence software doctors who are increasingly pressed for time and is hard to gain acceptance and dedicated needs to pre-sell at least 45 units before company. often dominated by big, expensive software compa­ myself to doing all I could to improve construction can begin. Only a dozen We had an audience of around 50 hard-driving nies whose products are too expensive and clumsy for the situation." units have been sold to date, so the proj­ types who'foought added dimension to the conversa­ smaller physician practices. Bing is not one to wait around ect is on "temporary hold." tion. "What about the state?" I asked. for someone else to solve problems. "It didn't help that the real estate Reasons people gave for locating in Michigan var­ "Through Ann Arbor-SPARK (the local eco­ Distressed by the living conditions in market crashed about the same time we ied. Some said it was simply because their founders nomic development organization), we received a 21st the neighborhood where much of his were putting this project together, but it lived in Michigan. Others, manufacturing-based and Century Jobs Fund investment that matched a grant Bing Group enterprise is located, he is what it is," Bing said. "But this project therefore interested in knocking pennies per unit off we received from a venture capital firm. That was began buying up vacant lots and built will go forward, and the city of Detroit the cost of making stuff, spoke about taking advan­ great, but the bureaucracy and the paperwork were $200,000 homes to attract families will come back. It just might take a little tage of the existing manufacturing infrastructure that complicated and difficult to get through. But at the back to the city. To date, 15 homes have longer than we had hoped." could get jobs done cheaply and quickly. end of the day, they came through for us." been built and he hopes to increase the With a guy like Dave Bing involved, Some spoke about the quality of the work force, I have to confess I know Morin pretty well — he was number to 50. failure does not appear to be an option. whether skilled blue-collar workers or university the vice president for technology in my former newspa­ His work in the neighborhood eventu­ grads. "Oddly, even though this appears to be not a per company, HomeTown Communications Network, ally became the model for Detroit Mayor Joe Bauman is managing editor for The very competitive market for very highly-qualified Inc. And he's a great example of the kind of folks I saw Kwame Kilpatrick's neighborhood Eccentric Newspapers. He welcomes feedback at engineers and technicians, we bite and scratch to at the meeting last week: smart, intense, innovative, revitalizatipn initiative, where six areas [email protected] or (248) 901-2563. find every one. We're especially interested in finding modest (in a Michigan kind of way) and very hard­ throughout the city have been targeted people who are imaginative and fearless and who can working (another part of Michigan's culture.) help us innovate," Crumm said. True, our economy may be contracting just now Clinthorne's Xoran is a spinoff from the University because of the ongoing transformation in the auto Cheer for the of Michigan, and a number of people in the room industry, but if the entrepreneurs nowbeavering away .01 spoke about how technology transfers from university in Michigan are any indication, we're on the way to hometeam, laboratories seed new business start-ups. creating a much healthier, more diversified economy. read today's **' So why don't companies locate in Michigan? f.\A^5 The litany and the list were very long indeed. There Phil Power is founder and president of The Center for Michigan, is very little venture capital around these days, and a centrist think-and-do tank based in Ann Arbor. The opinions 'J what's available is mostly on either coast. They com­ expressed here are Power's and do not represent official views plained of inadequate infrastructure to help new of The Center. 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BY BRAD EMONS The most recent Observerland CC, coached by former Central STAFF WRITER rankings listed Novi-Detroit Michigan University standout and Catholic Central as the favorite, Shamrock grad Mitch Hancock, What: 17th annual Observerland Wrestling Invitational. It has become the mother of all of followed by Belleville, Canton, boasts five top-ranked wrestlers, Observerland events, something area Westland John Glenn and including defending state heavy­ When: Saturday, Jan. 26. First round action starts at 9 high school wrestling fans don't want Franklin. weight champion Mike Martin, a.m. with the finals at approximately 5 p.m. to miss. "They (CC) had five out of the an all-state football lineman who Where: Livonia Churchill H.S.-, 8900 Newburgh Road The 17th annual Observerland lineup in their last meet, but if took his official visit last weekend (between Joy.and Ann Arbor Trail). Wrestling Tournament, featuring they're healthy ... they'll be hard to Michigan. He was third at last Admission (ail day): $5 (adults); $3 (students). • 17 area schools, promises to provide to beat," Churchill coach Marty year's Observerland. Participating schools: Livonia Churchill, Franklin, a rock concert-like atmosphere Altounian said. "There's also Martin is joined by defending Stevenson, Clarenceville; Westland John Glenn, Wayne Saturday at Livonia Churchill High Canton, Belleville, John Glenn Observerland 189-pound champion School. and Franklin. We'd love to be in Joe Kinville, who has moved up Memorial Lutheran High Westland, Canton, Salem, Opening round action starts at 9 the top five. I'think there will be to 215. Other top-rated grapplers Plymouth, Garden City, Redford Union, Novi-Detroit Catholic a.m. with the finals in 14 different some unbelievable matches. for the Shamrocks include Doug Central, Farmington, North Farmington, Farmington Hills Registration for weight classes beginning at approxi­ "In normal tourneys where a Eldridge (119), Stefan Gatt ¢160) Harrison and Believiiie. Livonia Junior Athletic mately 5 p.m. All-day admission is $5 lot of these kids would get to the and Matt Aubrey (189). Past winners: Catholic Central (1993,96,99,2000, League senior boys and for adults and $3 for students. finals, this one is going to be John Glenn, runner-up last 02,03); Franklin (2005,06,07); Stevenson (1994,95,97); , girls basketball (grades Livonia Franklin is the three-time tough throughout every weight season, boasts a strong squad < Canton(2001); Salem (1998); Churchill and JormGfenn 9-11) will be from 10 a.m. defending champion, but the Patriots class. It's going to be interest- until noon Saturday, Feb. (2004);. Farminaton (1992).. ' come in this time as darldiorses. ing." Please see WRESTLING, B3 9 at the Frost Middle Registration is open to residents of the City of Livonia or within the Livonia Public Schools attendance area. The cost is $115 per player. Forms will be available on Feb. 9 or you can visit online a Unbeaten Stevenson icers rally by Falcons, 5-1 www.ljal.com For more informa­ BYDANO'MEARA "In the first period, we didn't play very tion, e-mail basket­ STAFF WRITER well," Mitchell said, adding it has usually ball @lj al.com. been a strong period for Stevenson. "We were Livonia Stevenson looked very deserving able to weather the storm and get a couple of its No. 1 state ranking in a battle between . goals in the second to get us going. The Livonia Churchill undefeated bockey teams Saturday evening. "It was something we needed at the time. boys hockey team will The Spartans, the leaders in the Division 1 We were struggling to get into the flow of the stage a Livonia Hockey coaches poll, improved to 14-0 overall with a game. It helped us to relax and play more our Association Night dur­ 5-1 victory over host Farmington ¢12-1-1). style of hockey." ing its 6 p.m. game Stevenson overcame a slow start and score­ Farmington, ranked No. 6 in Division 2, Wednesday, Feb. 6 less first period at Farmington Hills Ice had three power plays after that in the second against Walled Lake Arena, led by senior forward Mike Voran's hat period, but couldn't get the equalizer. Northern. trick. The Spartans capitalized instead on a late Any LHA player who "Obviously, we have to be happy with the power play to go up, 3-1. Senior Joe Byrne wears their game jersey win," Spartans coach David Mitchell said. scored on a shot in front off a nice centering will be admitted free "We want to continue to try to get better pass from senior Ian Curran with 17-3 sec­ with a paying adult. every game. Farmington is a solid opponent, onds left. It will also be so we're happy with the victory. The Falcons had a shorthanded chance Churchill Senior Night "(Voran) is a good lender and captain He early in the power play. Senior Andy Hall- for its final hf> w c-Me was very good again tonight and so was our went one-on-one with McHugh after a turn­ goaltender, Pat McHugh. It was a nice win for over, but the two collided in the crease and us." knocked the net off its moorings. The Livonia Franklin Junior forward John Vella and Voran "If we score there, the crowd was into it boys basketball team scored goals 24 seconds apart in the second and it could have been a different game," will stage an Livonia period to erase a 1-0 Farmington lead and set Farmington coach Mark Vellucci said, adding Junior Athletic League Stevenson on the path to victory. the Falcons had a couple of breakaways and a Night on Friday, Jan. Thirty-one seconds after the Falcons had number of other good chances. "It could have 25 when the Patriots killed off a Stevenson power playf Vella's been 5-1 the other way. host Canton. wrist shot from the right side snuck under the "We outshot them, 26-24. It could'ye gone All L JAL players only crossbar for the tying goal at 12:17. either way. But give them credit. They're 14- need to wear their jer­ Voran brought the puck out of the O for a reason. They're a good passing team seys to be admitted free. Farmington end, going one-on-one with a and a good shooting team. Unfortunately, we Tickets for adults is $5. defender, when he let fly a hard shot from six came out on the short end." CHRIS FLECK PHLECKI The junior varsity • feet inside the blue line to put the Spartans Stevenson's R.J. Kierdorf takes control of the puck in front of Farmington's game starts at 5:30 on top at 11:53. Please see STEVENSON, B3 Toptier Gendron during Saturday night's battle of unbeatens. p.m. followed by the, varsity game at 7 p.m. For more information, visit franklinbasketball. googIepages.com.

Registration for Westland Youth Athletic Association baseball and softball will be BY BRAD EMONS from 10 a.m. to noon BY BRAD EMONS STAFF WRITER Saturdays and 7-10 p.m. STAFF WRITER Wednesdays begin­ Livonia Clarenceville unleashed ning Jan. 19 through Livonia Franklin isn't about to throw in the towel its version of the "The Triplets," March 29 at the Lange just yet when it comes to deciding the Western reminiscent of Arkansas' 1978 Compound Building, Division girls basketball champion in the Western NCAA Final Four team of Sidney 6050 Farmington Road Lakes Activities Association. Moncrief, Marvin Delph and Ron (north of Ford road and On Tuesday, the host Patriots moved within a Brewer. south of Warren). game of the divisional lead by upending first-place Jamie Stewart took care of the The WYAA, celebrat­ Walled Lake Western, 58-56 in overtime, avenging a scoring, Jeremy Gainer took care ing its 50th anniversary, 62-51 setback Jan. 4 to the Warriors. of the boards and Lonnie Fairfax will offer baseball pro­ Junior Briauna Taylor was the catalyst, scoring a took care of the ball, leading to a grams for T-Ball (ages team-high 22 points to go along with 12 rebounds 43-35 non-conference boys basket­ 5-6), Coach-Machine as Franklin improved to 11-3 overall and 5-2 in the ball win Monday night at Redford Pitch ¢7-8), Mustang (9- division. Union. 10), Bronco (11-12), Pony Ashley Price, a senior center, chipped in 14 points Stewart, a do-it-all junior guard, (13-14), Colt (15-16) and - and nine rebounds, while finished Palomino (17-19). GIRLS BASKETBALL s*nioJ |uard famatha. with 20 BOYS BASKETBALL WYAA softball prbT Floyd chipped m nine points, grains included: slow- points. seven pitch (local travel), ages Shooting guard Melanie Wilkerson paced Western blocks and four steals, while junior 9-10,11-12,13-15,16- (12-2,6-1) and all scorers with 24 points. She hit a center Gainer played taller than 18. A competitive fast- pair of 3-pointers and was 7-of-10 from the foul line. his listed 6-3 height, contributing pitch program is also Carly Zeitlin added 14 points. 12 points (on 6-of-6 shooting) and offered for ages 10-, 12- Franklin led 27-16 at intermission, but the 13 rebounds. , 14- and 16-and-under. Warriors closed the gap 34-31 after three quarters Fairfax, a senior, was steady at Call (734) 421-0640; or with a 15-7 run. the point with seven points and visit www.wyaa.org. Taylor's 10-foot jumper at the end of regulation nine assists. rimmed off as the two teams were tied at 49-49. It was a much lower scor­ Franklin then outscored the Warriors 9-7 in the ing game than Clarenceville The Westland John four-minute extra session. was accustomed to, but the 10-1 Glenn High School "After the third quarter we regained our compo­ Trojans adapted after averaging varsity football head sure, but we got into some foul trouble in the fourth 75.6 points per game in their last coaching position has quarter," said Franklin coach Dave McCall, whose three outings. been officially posted. starting forward Brittany Taylor exited with five per­ TOM HAWLEYI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER "We like to fly all over the Interested candi­ sonals. "The defensive play by Samantha Floyd and court and score as many as pos­ dates can apply at Nicole Emery at the top of our two-three zone was sible," Clarenceville coach Corey www.wwcsd.net; or key. Senneca Scott also came off the bench to give us Extending a hand McKendry said. "We've been run­ contact Glenn athletic a lift. Stevenson's Rachel Stevens goes for the block as Churchill's Nakia Griffin takes ning and gunning, but what I administrator Brian "Both Ashley (Price) and Briauna controlled the it over the top for the shot in Tuesday's Lakes Division clash. Churchill defeated learned about my team tonight is Swinehart via e-mail boards offensively and defensively. Our girls did a Stevenson, 47-41. For a roundup of area girls basketball games, see page B3. at swinehartb@wwcs. great job and kept their composure." Please see C'VILLE, 63 kl2.mi.iis.

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coach Dave Chiola said. "Each WRESTLING week we look a little better, PAGE B1 which hasn't happened in past Refenes in Warriors' win years. "We only have three kids paced by Anthony Pavlich who have ever wrestled in this ¢103), Jeremiah Austin (125) tournament and we have some and Jared Stephens (130). seniors who have never wres­ with 28 vs. unbeaten Cougars Meanwhile, Scott Brown (171) tled in it. For most of them was a runner-up at 160 in it's a brand new thing. That's 2007. why I always make my JV Junior center Becca Refenes whose team outscored RU 25-11 in 153, REGINA 44: Senior center "I don't think anyone is kids come and watch because poured in a career-high 28 GIRLS BASKETBALL the second half. Alex Serowoky scored 14 points the clear cut favorite, any of we want them to carry on the points and grabbed seven Senior guard Amanda Moody and grabbed five rebounds as state- the top five teams could win tradition and step up. It's one rebounds Tuesday as Lutheran Lauren Gieschen knocked sparked the Trojans with 17 points ranked Livonia Ladywood (12-2, and eight assists, while 5-11 senior 7-0) earned the Catholic League Observerland depending on we all look forward to. You'll High Westland handed down some outside shots to center Chenay Kemp added 14 Central Division triumph over host who is at what weight and what see some awesome wrestling visiting Dearborn Heights open things up inside." points and 16 rebounds. Harper Woods Regina (6-8, 3-4) at team shows up the most pre­ throughout the day." Annapolis its first girls bas­ The Warriors also made HURON VALLEY 41, FRANKLIN ROAD 34: the Saddledome. pared for battle," Glenn coach Chiola, however, knows that ketball setback of the season, 8-of-ll free throws, while Senior guard Katie Kipfmiller Caitlin Szczypka contributed 11 Bill Polk said. "I think this year the Shamrocks could have the 50-37. Annapolis hit only 3-of-9. led the way with 14 points and 10 for the Blazers, who made a 21-11 we'll be very close with the first edge. Junior guard Allyson Justina Williams led the rebounds Tuesday as host Westland first-quarter lead stand up. five or six places. I don't think "If CC brings all their kids in Yankee contributed 10 points Cougars (12-1) with 13 points. Huron Valley Lutheran (8-4,4- Mary Fitzgerald, Alison Szczypka the point deferential will be their lineup, they'll be a heavy for the Warriors, who led 27- CLARENCEVILLE 46, fill 38: A tri- 0) downed Novi Franklin Road and Jenha Anastos each added six much from first to sixth. favorite," he said. "If they're all 20 at halftime before putting angle-and-two defense did the Christian (5-7, 2-4) in a Michigan points. trick Tuesday as host Livonia Independent Athletic Conference- Ladywood was 18~of-24 from the "I think we have as good of a assembled, they'll be tough to it away with a 10-4 fourth- Red Division matchup. chance as any other team. Our beat. After CC, there's a group quarter run. Clarenceville (7-7) overcame a foul line (75 percent) and l6-of-42 seven-point halftime deficit to beat Senior guard Nicole Schaffer from the field (38 percent). kids have shown that they can of teams like Canton, John "We had the size advantage Redford Union (5-7) in a non-con­ and senior forward Lauren Adlof Regina made l8-of-29 foul shots win this year and we will be Glenn, Belleville, Franklin and and we did a good job of get­ ference encounter. chipped in with 14 and 11 points, (62 percent), includinglO-of-14 ready to wrestle hard." Churchill, which could finish ting the ball into the post, Stacey Gavin and Jasmine respectively, for the Hawks, who from leading scorer Hannah Sabol, Belleville, third a year ago, in any order. and Becca (at 6 feet, 2 inches) Johnson each scored 10 first-half outscored Franklin Road 24-14 in who finished with a game-high 14 is led by defending 112-pound "Even the lower-echelon did a good job of passing it points to stake the Panthers to a 27- the second half. points. champion Justin Fleeson, teams have gotten better and out," said Lutheran Westland 20 lead, but both were held score­ Freshman Maureen McSweeney "We settled for quick shots the along with Steve Coak (145), the teams who have been up coach Kevin Wade, whose less in the second half. finished with 11 points for the second half, it seems like we just did who was runner-up at 140 last there have stayed pretty much team improved to 10-1 overall. "That enabled us to get the lead Warriors, who hit three triples in enough, but it's always tough to win and it slowed them down," said the first quarter to jump out to a 14- at Regina, no matter the record," year. the same." "Yankee, along with Abi and 6 advantage. Blazers coach Andrea Gorski said. Canton, meanwhile, will Stevenson senior Ziad' Clarenceville coach Julie Patterson, be gunning for its first, Kharbush, last year's 160- Observerland crown since pound champ, returns at 171. 2001 led by defending 103- Also competing for individu­ pound champ Donnie Watkins al crowns after placing runner- Guard tandem sparks Chargers over Stevenson (now at 125), last year's 112 up a year ago include Wayne runner-up Carl Lucke (now at Memorial's Chad Dunn (112), Junior guards Alysa respectively, for the Spartans, W.L NORTHERN 48, JOHN GLENN 38: Poor 119), Steve Cox (135) and Brent Salem's Jeremy Epley (160) and Boldiszar and Lindsey WLAA GIRLS BASKETBALL who slipped to 3-11 overall and free throw shooting - 12-of-29 for Winekoff(140). Plymouth's Vince Darolfi (189). Graciak proved to be a valu­ 0-7 in the Lakes Division. 41.3 percent - led to Westland John Not to be discounted in the Lutheran Westland's Steve able commodity Tuesday 47-35, led 25-20 at halftime CANTON 62, WAYNE 32: Senior center Glenn's (5-9, 2-5) undoing Tuesday scheme of things is Franklin. Kemp is favored at 152. as host Livonia Churchill before breaking putting some Baylee Hollowell scored 29 points in a WLAA-Lakes Division defeat at Walled Lake Northern (10-4, 6-1). Despite having only three "I guess the best weight class made it two-for-two this space on their opponent with and grabbed 20 rebounds Tuesday to propel the host Chiefs (4-10,2-5) "Normally we shot 65 percent as starting returnees from last will be determined on what season against rival Livonia an 11-4 third-quarter run. a team, and tonight this happens," Stevenson with a 48-41 girls to a convincing WLAA-Western year, the Patriots have com­ bumping goes on," Polk said. "It was our guard play, espe­ Division triumph over Wayne said Glenn coach Mike Schuette, piled an impressive 18-2 dual- "I think on paper, 160 will be basketball win. cially in the third quarter," Memorial (3-11, 0-7). whose team made only 1-of-ll in the match record and are led by the most competitive, with Boldiszar led all scorers Churchill first-year coach Kaylie Martin contributed 11 third quarter and 5-of-ll in the final Dan Woodall (189), Matt Hintz 140 and 145 right up there as with 19 points, while Graciak Chad Jenkins said. "They ran points for Canton, which exploded period. (135), Brandon Smith (140) well. As I said, our guys will be contributed 16 as the Chargers our offense to perfection. They in the third quarter with a 23-9 run Malissa Guiles paced the Knights and Jared Pieknik (112). ready for battle." improved to 4-10 overall and found open teammates. They after leading 20-13 at halftime. with 13 points, while teammate "I really like the way the 2-5 in the Lakes Division of penetrated to the basket, took Trenia Barbee scored 16 to lead Katie Hockstad added 12. The Knights hit l6-of-22 foul team is progressing," Franklin [email protected] I (734) 953-2123 the Western Lakes Activities care of the ball did a good job the Zebras, who made only 13-of-32 free throws. Nastassia Goines added shots (72.7 percent). Association. overall." Chanel Payne and Andrea Churchil, which won a Jan. 4 Kaylee McGrath and Sara nine points, while Christina Davis pulled down nine rebounds. Gordon-McClain each tallied 11 for part of that was their defensive meeting against the Spartans, Smith scored 12 and 10, the Rockets. pressure and their athleticism VILLE inside. They (Clarenceville) PAGE B1 have got a nice team " McKendry, in his second Spartans even count against rival Churchill with 63-47 win that we can adjust to differ­ season as varsity coach, called of the game," Franklin first-year ent styles, and that's good to it "my biggest win so far, it Turn-about was fair play BOYS BASKETBALL game away. . know. RU makes you run your feels good." Tuesday night as host Livonia Neil Sharma and Sherif coach Jeremy Rheault said. "We're sets and they did a good job of It also feels good to have Stevenson avenged Jan. 4 one- Hassanian scored 18 and 12 points, still struggling as far as not allowing respectively, for Canton, which second-chance opportunities." Solak, whose team fell to 8-4 scouting." players like Stewart, Gainer point boys basketball setback made only lO-of-20 free throws. AGAPE 52, LUTHERAN WESTLAND 36: Mark Clarenceville led 10-6 after and Fairfax in the fold. with a 63-47 victory over rival overall and 5-3 in the Lakes. Wayne was 12-of-15 from the foul Mullett scored 21 points, including one quarter and 22-15 at half- "We put a lot of pressure on Livonia Churchill. "They (Stevenson) outworked line. three triples, to lift Canton Agape time thanks to a triple by the Lonnie," McKendry said of his Juniors Gary Cobb and us, got easy lay-ups and offen­ JOHN GLENN 75, W.L. NORTHERN 48: Christian (7-5) to a non-conference 6-4 Stewart with 52.3 seconds point guard. "He changed his Brian Rowe led the Spartans' sive rebounds. You name it, Eleven players scored Tuesday win Tuesday over host Lutheran left. game to play a slowdown style balanced scoring attack with they did it. It was definitely a as WLAA-Lakes Division leader High Westland (1-8). Clarenceville increased its and I'm proud of him. 14 and 13 points, respectively. disappointing effort." Westland John Glenn (11-1, 7-0) Ty Majeski added 11 for the lead to 32-22 after three quar­ "Gainer is the heart and Sophomore Bobby Naubert Senior center Ryan Rosenick cruised past visiting Walled Lake Wolverines, who trailed 25-22 at ters and led by as many as 14 soul of our team. He's only 6- chipped in with nine. scored 11 for the Chargers, who Northern (0-12, 0-7). halftime before outscoring the Earl Hardison's 15 points paced Warriors 15-1 in the third period. connected on 14-of-18 free in the final quarter despite 2, but he moves well, patrols Senior Pat York and junior a balanced Rockets' scoring attack. Junior guard Josh Kruger scored three triples by RU senior the paint and gets loose balls Mark Grisa added eight throws but shot only 28.3 per­ Stefan Marken added 10, while 13 for the Warriors, who made only guard Terrell Beard, who led in there for us. They (RU) did apiece. cent from the floor (15-bf-53) Keshawn Martin and Austin l-of-6 foul shots. the Panthers with 17 points. a good job of limiting Jamie's "We rebounded well, lim­ and committed 21 turnovers. Anderson each tallied nine. Daris "The third quarter they (Agape), The shooting chart told the touches, but he stayed patient." ited turnovers and had bet­ Ryan Whittum and Ryan Smith chipped in with eight. did a good job of keeping us out the story as the Trojans made Clarenceville, leading the ter shot selection this time," Woods added nine and eight Northern's Leroy Jackson paced paint and making us take outside 19-of-35 shots from the floor Metro Conference at 4-0, returns said Stevenson first-year points, respectively, for the all scorers with 18 points, but the shots," Warriors' first-year coach (54.2 percent), while RU was to action Friday at Clawson. coach Mike Allie, whose team Chargers, who made only 3- Knights couldn't overcome a 24-4 Brandon Bekius said. only 13-of-42 (30.9 percent), "We know up the road that improved to 5-7 overall and of-20 from three-point range. Glenn run in the second period. FRANKLIN ROAD 64, HURON VALLEY 40: W.L. WESTERN 66, FRANKLIN 59: Dram el Alex Fikes netted 17 points, while including several misses from if we don't keep improving, it 3-4 in the Lakes Division of One of Churchill's two lead­ Hogan and Quinton Cooper David Mansfield and Ryan Carlson close range. will only be a good record and the Western Lakes Activities ing scorers, Andrew Vagnetti, notched 16 and 15 points, respec­ each contributed 12 to power RU Senior guard Yourye not a good season," McKendry, Association. "It was definitely was limited to five points. tively, propelling Walled Lake Novi-Franklin Road Christian (9- Wilson added eight points, but said. "We have bigger goals." a revenge game and we were HAYNE 70, CANTON 46: John Hill tal­ Western (6-6, 3-4) to the WLAA- 1, 5-1) to a Michigan Independent did not score any points in the RU, meanwhile, battling a determined to come out and lied 16 points as WLAA-Western Western Division triumph Tuesday Athletic Conference win Tuesday second half. Anthony Wash two-game losing skid, returns make a better showing." Division leader Wayne Memorial over visiting Livonia Franklin (3-9, over visiting Westland Huron Valley finished with six. to Mega White action against Stevenson led 24-20 at (10-2,7-0) rolled to a victory 2-5). Lutheran (2-8, 0-4). "We did some nice things, Dearborn Fordson. halftime and 41-33 after three Tuesday at home over the Chiefs (3- Ryan Matthey and Jeff Poole Junior guard Aaron Howell 9, 2-5). each scored nine for the Patriots, scored 12 for the Hawks, who but there were too many men­ "We've got a tough schedule quarters before breaking it Robert Woodson and Martez tal things on both ends that ahead, round two starts in our open with a 22-14 fourth- who trailed 30-23 at halftime and couldn't overcome a 36-19 halftime • Abney chipped in with 14 and 13, 46-33 after three quarters. deficit. we did not capitalize on," said league and like most teams at quarter surge. respectively, for the Zebras, who led "We hung in there throughout • Franklin Road was only9-of-19 RU coach Brett Steele, whose this time of the season, we can "We did not do anything: 33-27 at halftime before going on the game like we usually do, but from the foul line, while Huron team fell to 7-6 overall. 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Grand Rapids Forest Hills, 142.775; Voran scored his sec­ at 6:22 in the first period weekend in the Warren Woods (Blue), 9:2; 3. Kelly Tapella (Blue), 9.0; 4. Huang 3. Livonia Blue, 141.200; 4. Northville, 140.800; Spartans runner-up (C), 8.95. 5. Canton, 139.675; 6. Livonia Red, 138.800; ond goal at 11:23 in the when junior Zach Jugan skat­ Tower wrestling tournament. Balance beam: 1. Murray (C) 9.05; 2. Meredith 7. Salem, 135.575; 8. Freefand, 130.150; 9. third period when the puck ed from behind the Stevenson Highland Park placed first, Milford came away with the Albers (Blue), 8.9; 3. Nomura (Blue) and Quint Howell, 128.525; 10. Farmington (B), 127.700; 11. (Blue), 8.85 each; 5. Powers (Blue), 8.65. Brighton, 126.600; 12. Fraser, 125.000. slid between the pads of net and tucked the puck just six points ahead of the Spartan Classic Dual Meet Floor exercise: 1. Murray (C), 9.2:.2. Nomura LIVONIA BLUE INDIVIDUAL RESULTS Farmington goalie Chris inside the post. Patriots, while Roseville took Invitational title on Saturday (Blue), 9.1; 3. Quint (Blue), 9.05; 4. Tapella (Blue), Vault: Emily Quint, 9.35; Laura Nomura, 9.3; Newton after he had made Farmington controlled third. at Livonia Stevenson with a 4- 8.75. Meghan Powers, 8.65; Kelly Charniga, 8.3. All-around: 1. Quint (Blue), 36.8; 2. Murray (C), Uneven bars: Quint and Kelly Tapella, 9.05 the initial save. the puck most of the period, "This was the perfect 1 record. 35.95; 3. Nomura (Blue), 35.7; 4. Powers (Blue), each; Powers, 8.8; Nomura, 8.4. With the Spartans ahead although Stevenson was more tournament for us before The host Spartans and 35.35. Balance beam: Nomura, 9.05; Powers, 8.5; LIVONIA RED 138.7, CANTON 137.25 Quint, 8.25; Charniga, 8.05. 4-1, the suspense was gone, aggressive after giving up Observerland (Saturday) and Monroe, also 4-1 each, fin­ Jan. 21 at Canton Floor exercise: Quint, 9.5; Powers, 9.4; Tapella, although Stevenson was a the goal. It was the first time the postseason," Franklin ished second and third, respec­ INDIVIDUAL RESULTS 8.9; Nomura, 8.65. man short for the rest of the all season the Spartans were coach Dave Chiola said; "All of tively. Vault: 1. Paula Guzik (Red), 9.5; 2. (tie) Jessie All-around: Quint, 36.15; Powers, 35.35; Murray (C) and Robyn Piwowar (C), 9.25 each. Nomura, 35.40. game. The Spartans took outshot in a period, 10-5. our kids got some really good Senior Ziad Kharbush, a Uneven bars: 1. Guzik (Red), 9.3; 2. Cathy Huang LIVONIA RED INDIVIDUAL RESULTS * eight of their 11 penalties in "I was a little disappointed matches and that's what we 171-pounder, was the Spartans' (C), 8.95; 3. Piwowar (C), 8.9; 4. Alicia DiMauro Vault: Paula Guzik, 9.45; Alicia DiMauro, 9.05; (Red), 8.65. Jamie Marihugh, 8.825; Brittany Swazey, 8.8. the third period. in our power play," Vellucci need. I wasn't as concerned top performer going 5-0 on the Balance beam: 1. Murray (C), 9.05; I. Jamie Uneven bars: Guzik, 9.35; DiMauro, 8.0; Katina Farmington, which had said. "We didn't move the about winning this, as I'was day. Marihugh (Red), 8.9; 3. Margarita Lazarevska St. Pierre, 7.95; Marihugh, 7.9. (Red), 8.7; 4, Guzik (Red), 8.65. Balance beam: Guzik, 9.35; Margarita seven penalties, seemed, to puck that well. Our power- about getting tough matches Teammates Anthony Floor exercise: 1. Murray (C), 9.2; 2. Piwowar Lazarevska, 8.85; St. Pierre, 8.3; DiMauro, 8.15. have a continuous power play play unit is one of the best in and staying healthy." Mainella (135), Jacob Burns (C). 8.7; 3. DiMauro (Red), 8.65; 4. Guzik (Red), Floor exercise: Guzik, 9.1; DiMauro, 8.75; • in the last period, but the state. We got a little nervous, Franklin's Justin Jacobsen, (189) and Austin Micallef (285) 8.55. Swazey, 8.55; Lazarevska, 8.35. All-around: 1. Guzik (Red), 36.0; 2. Murray (CS, All-around: Guzik, 37.225; DiMauro, 33.95. Falcons were unable to crack trying to do too much instead the top seed at 125 pounds, each finished 4-1. the Spartans' defense. of moving the puck. missed the tourney because of Monroe's Zac Stevens (125), "That's a credit to our "They wore us down a illness. the tournament MVP, earned penalty killing, but we have little late in the third. Once Picking up the slack were his 100th career pin. Blazers ice Penguins, 4-0 to work on discipline and we couldn't get the puck in runner-up finishers Brandon ______not putting ourselves in that early, it kind of deflated us. It Billiau ¢145), Don Stratz (160), situation," Mitchell said. wasn't a 5-1 game; that's the Dan Woodall (189), Cody Hay Heather Sartorious scored Ballarin each added a goal for "Fortunately, we got through bottom line." (215) and Mike Modes (285). a pair of goals and added the victorious Blazers, who it. 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SOUP She writes about her childhood into food and understand life FROM PAGE D1 and reading Stone Soup, bring­ through food. Sometimes it's ales made for ing lentils and spices to add to salty and sour, and sometimes restaurant recipe from any chef," a community soup the teacher it's sweet and you just want to recent trip to Belgium piqued olate flavors are attractive. Three Druker said, rattling off names wanted the children to make. relish it." i our beer interest and taste- different beers range from 7-5 to a from a past era, like the London She writes about making salads ids. One might expect this high of 11.3 percent alcohol. Chop House Veal Chops or the at a young age and cooking at a OPENING A'SOUP FACTORY' sirice 487 different beers are made The smallest Trappist brewery For a change of pace fried perch from Joe Muer's. Jewish summer camp. She once Druker was operating a cater­ in this small country. Bierbrasserie is Achel which makes "Extra," cop­ 2007 Man Vintners South Africa "I'm a Bostonian, but I've telephoned her father at home ing business when she decided to Cambrinus in Bruges (also spelled per-colored with malty sweetness Chenin Blanc $10 always had these Detroit roots." when the going got tough at open a soup restaurant. "I always Brugge) serves 400 of them! and dried fruit flavors. Ending 2006 Goats do Roam White Those roots are evident in camp, complaining vociferously. made soup... but I thought I Most interesting to us and mak­ with refreshing hoppy bitterness, (South Africa) $15 the new cookbook Druker But her father refused to let could make a living at this/' She ing excellent it has 8 percent alcohol by volume. 2006 Duttori Ooldfield Russian River wrote with Clara Silverstein, her come home. stayed home for about two or brews for cold Westvleteren is not available in the Valley Pmot8ianc$25 New England Factory Soup "Johnson & Wales doesn't three years after her daughter winter nights US. Cookbook (Thomas Nelson accept quitters" her father told was born. "I felt a piece of my withavariety So called abbey ales are not Books, September 2007, her. That's where she went to life was missing" Druker said. offoodsarethe Trappist. The term abbey ale is French Rhone Wines $24.99). The book includes soup school and met her husband "There was something that was sixTVappist associated with beer brewed non- 20Q5 Oomaiiie Ser»iet-Rayne recipes, but also sandwich and Paul Brophy. always pulling me to it, and I monastery beers: monastically under a license. These Cotes du Rhone $12 salad recipes, too. Druker once catered her thought this was it. And thank Achel, Chimay, beers cannot be called Trappist but 2004 Marc Kreydenweiss Ansata, Druker also did much of the grandparents' 50th wedding God, I was willing to get there." Orval, Rochefort, generally derive their name from a Vateedu Rhone $B Focus on Wine Westmalle and church or some other religious icon food styling in the book, set­ anniversary. She remembers "I didn't want to look back and (syrah, meriot, grenache blend) ting up bowls and plates with these Detroit relatives had a lot say, I could have, should have Westvleteren. and tend to imitate Trappist beer cookery from her grandmoth­ more formality. and would have" Ray & Eleanor All are stronger, styles. ers and using linens and bowls "Florrie "was a big influence Many of the recipes are staples Heald higher-alcohol, Besides just enjoying these ales Rhone-style wines from elsewhere from stores (Anthropologic) in on me" Druker said. "Even the from the restaurant. The book is top-fermenting, on their own, they all make a fan­ 2006 Goats do Roam Red$12 _, • Birmingham. Druker picked up people who worked with her, she organized with chapters on the bottle-condi­ tastic accompaniment to a cheese 2005 Peter Lehman many of those items with her had their recipes." Druker wants various seasons, following sea­ tioned ales. The term "Trappist" course, a delightful winter treat Seven Surveys {Australia) $15 mother three years ago when to continue Florrie's legacy and sonal harvests and availability. came into common use in the first At Cambrinus in Bruges, the ales 2005 Tabias Creek Mourvedre $35 both were in town for a bar mitz- keep her memory alive by pre­ half of the 20th century, popular­ are served with chunks of Trappist Others are inspired from 2005 Beckmen Purisirna Mountain vah. paring her recipes. faraway places: the Tortilla and ized by Chimay. cheese, unavailable here. The best "She used to have sayings like Squash Soup was inspired by a substitute is Port Sahit or a similar Vineyard Orenache $40 FAMILY TIES 'in my life, I never had such a visit to a restaurant on a vaca­ THETRAPPiSTS soft cheese of your choice. 2005 Tabias Creek The book features anecdotes piece of perch,1" Druker said. tion in Aruba. Following a stricter observance Ashaker of celery salt and a Esprit deBeaucastef$45 about growing up and the influ­ Druker said she learned every­ Druker asked the waiter what of the Cistercian rule as abreak- small crock of yellow mustard ences of her parents and grand­ thing from her grandmother, was in the soup. "We were sit­ away of the Benedictine Order, the accompany the cheese. Eat the French white wines parents. who was an authority on food, ting in the restaurant and it was Trappists have the only monastic cheese plain or sprinkle a chunk 2005 Domaine Alain Normand "I wanted the book to be telling Druker about Jimmy about 100 degrees. And we had breweries in Belgium today. with celery salt or dip it in the mus­ something different, something Schmidt some 30 years ago. to try the two soups of the day. Orval produces the oldest and tard for a uniquely delicious taste Macon Sane, la Roche V&eu$e $16 no one else had done," Druker The afternoon of this interview I had aversion of this soup and driest of these ales and was found­ experience with a Trappist ale. 2006 Chateau

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