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BY D AftRELL CLEM work while city employees are before city employees return-on City Hall's basement. He said plained years ago of possible came from working at City Hall. OBSERVER STAFF WRITER away Friday evening through Monday. what is commonly referred to environmental problems at City Wild has indicated that he Sunday to remove mold that Another firm, I.A.Q. as the more threatening "black Hall, partly due to repeated moved to address the mold The Company hired to remove Mayor William Wild said was Management Services Inc, an mold" was found in two isolated water leaks in the basement. problem after environmental mold from Westland City found in July, when Belfor was indoor environmental test- spots but was not airborne. They said they didn't believe workers told him of the situa- Hall's basement will broaden called in due to widespread ing company, was expected to Some other molds, typically their concerns were adequately tion in July. However, he has its efforts by bringing in envi- basement flooding. begin testing air quality on the considered less dangerous than addressed. conceded that city officials will ronmental workers to examine Belfor representative David upper floors as early as today the Stachybotrys black mold, Workers said they have had need to seek a long-term solu- the building's first and second Weaver said a team of environ- (Thursday). was more widespread and was health issues like recurring tion for water leaks inside the floors and to test the air quality. mental workers will take out the I.A.Q.'s president, Jon Dattilo, found in basement air samples. headaches, sinus infections and basement. Belfor, a Livonia-based prop- mold, sanitize the basement and confirmed in July that workers Several city workers have told upper respiratory problems. erty restoration company, will dean out the building's air ducts found mold in several rooms in the Observer that they com- They wonder if their symptoms [email protected] | (734) 953-2110 War of words For more coverage of other area races and the latest poll numbers, visit hometownlife.com Dispute heats up over senior village BY DARRELL CLEM Godbout, Bill Johnson, OBSERVER STAFF WRITER Michael Kehrer and Dewey Reeves. A dispute over a proposed In another move, senior housing development Councilman Charles on Westland's north side has Pickering, who opposed COUNTY COMMISSION escalated, with an attorney Shaw's plans along with 12IH DISTRICT accusing critics of "drive-by a minority of council col- character assassination" for leagues including Cheryl V Thomas E. Thompson 693 remarks they made against Graunstadt and Robert David James 705 *4Mfe \L developer Glenn Shaw Jr., his Stottlemyer, flatly rejected bFMCMT ties to city officials and his a personal offer by Amann

Wanda Harris-Foster 182 role in a charitable organiza- to attend an invitation-only Douglas A. Kaye 102 tion. meeting that Shaw plans to Danny Wilson 154 Canton attorney Bpyan conduct this week with Wild, Ronaele Bowman (appointed} ... £31 Amann hinted that Shaw's Godbout and hand-picked PatiiG.Citkawsiii 213 critics have made statements residents who oppose the Um Gebhardt ,. 1,398 Jamesfi. Godbou i 1,929 that could be deemed law- Hilliard Hampton 2T6 suit-worthy, partly for raising Pickering indicated he questions about the non- believes Shaw should have STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 18TH profit Westland Community invited all residents poten- i Richard UBIanc(l) 5,022 Foundation that Shaw tially affected by his $35 steers as president. Amann million development. Shaw U.S. HOUSE 1HH DISTRICT mmm defended the organization as plans to unveil some changes tfTtaNnHfeeottwfl) 1,719 nonpolitical and said it has to his project, including a KHKMT given nearly $500,000 for bigger buffer between the f TOP mi TO mm m miwm mm) causes ranging from heat- apartment building and Edward Krieweil 1,004 ing-bill assistance to student nearby homes. J Joseph W.Larhin 3.067 scholarships. "I consider it as a closed Amann said the founda- meeting," Pickering said, tion was unfairly dragged "and I'm not going to be Totals reflect votes casi by voters in into a heated dispute over attending." Westland. Overall winners are shown with a I TOM HAWLEY|STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Shaw's proposal for Nankin Residents in June collected County Commission candidate Joan Gebhardt greets Wanda and Jerry Noel of Livonia before they vote at the Mills Village, a high-den- more than 300 signatures, precinct at Garfield Elementary School in Livonia. sity, upscale development he including people who live plans to build near Joy and beyond their neighbor- Newburgh roads. Amann hood, to show Opposition spoke Monday evening dur- to Nankin Mills Village. ing a Westland City Council They fear the project could meeting. hurt their property values, BY DARRELL CLEM Commission primary. . in the November election for down in March forhealt h rea- Elected officials also have increase traffic congestion OBSERVER STAFF WRITER On the Republican side, a two-year term in a district sons. rejected implications they and lead to noise. Apolitical newcomer Thomas that has been a longtime Gebhardt, a Schoolcraft support Shaw's plans because Some city government Bolstered by a large turnout Thompson of Livonia edged Democratic stronghold. The College trustee and district he has given money to their watchers worry that a poten- in her hometown of Livonia, out Westland's David James to winner will replace appointed staffer for state House Speaker political campaigns — dona- tial recall campaign could Joan Gebhardt clinched claim the GOP nomination. Commissioner Ronaele Andy Dillon, D-Redford, cel- tions they called legal and tarnish the city's image.> the Democratic nomination If unofficial vote tal- Bowman after Bowman lost ebrated with supporters at available for public scrutiny On Monday, resident Bob Tuesday in the closely contest- lies stand, Gebhardt and her bid to succeed 30-year vet- through campaign expense Johnson praised Wild's ed 12th District Wayne County Thompson will face each other eran Kay Beard, who stepped Please see PRIMARY, A2 reports. leadership and warned that Still, north-end residents residents can support the city continued to blast Shaw's or "tear it down" with a recall proposal,1and one critic, effort. Donna DeWitt, accused the The Wayne County city of a "hostile takeover" Elections Commission Police chief 'disgusted' by governor's decision of the neighborhood by giv- is expected to rule next BY DARRELL CLEM maintained her innocence. ported by her executive staff. Hargrave-Thomas spent ing Shaw the go-ahead to Tuesday on proposed lan- OBSERVER STAFF WRITER But Ridener blasted Hargrave-Thomas was con- four years out of prison when a build a three-story, 147-unit guage for recall petitions, Granholm's decision, which victed in the stabbing death U.S. district judge overturned apartment building, 20 which would have to be Police Chief James Ridener he said comes after Hargrave- of 42-year-old Joseph Bernal her conviction, but she was duplex-style condominiums signed by 6,818 registered has sharply criticized a Thomas had exhausted her in his Westland home in 1991. incarcerated again two years and 54 stand-alone homes. Westland voters to get the decision by Gov. Jennifer court appeals process. Police also said a fire was start- ago following a reverse deci- The senior village would be issue placed on a ballot. Granholm to commute a life "I am absolutely disgusted by ed to cover up the crime. sion in an appellate court. She built near Sts. Helen and Wild has said Shaw's sentence of a woman convicted her decision to commute that Hargrave-Thomas was con- had received a degree and was Constantine Greek Orthodox project would create new in 1993 of killing her Westland sentence," he said, "but it's not victed of first-degree murder working as a counselor in a Church, in a neighborhood jobs and generate $250,000 boyfriend. surprising coming from her in 1993 and sentenced to life homeless shelter for women. long defined by larger lots . in much-needed city tax Granholm's decision to because she has always been in prison. She maintained The job still awaits her, Lyon and a more restrictive zon- revenues. On Monday, he , accept a parole board's recom- weak on criminal justice." her innocence, and DePaul said. ing. pledged to continue encour- mendation to release 56-year- Granholm's office confirmed University Law School profes- "We're very grateful to Gov. The controversy has fueled aging Shaw to work with the old Kylleen Hargrave-Thomas that the governor was acting on sor Andrea Lyon took up her Granholm for doing what she an early-stage recall effort neighbors. in early September ended along a parole board recommenda- fight and worked for years to can do to right this injustice," against Mayor William Wild fight by her supporters, who tion that was reviewed and sup- secure her f elease. Lyon said. and council members James [email protected] | (734) 953-2110

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AROUND WESTLAND Church reunion any comments or concerns, can in calls differences with McCotter 'crystal clear' also contact LeBlanc toll-free at Good Shepherd Reformed (888)-737-5325 or at (517>373- Church at 6500 N. Wayne Road 2576. WOWSMIL at Hunter, Westland, will hold- State Sen. Glenn Anderson, ing a reunion 2 p,m. Saturday, D-Westland, also will hold local Aug. 9, for current and former coffee hours in Westland and members. Several former min- Redford Monday, Aug. 11. He isters will in attendance, and will be at the Bailey Recreation Joseph LarMn 24,403 there will be a pot-luck dinner Center, 36651 Ford, Westland Ed and plenty of reminiscing. A 9-10 a.m., then move to Redford Republican church service will be held at 11 for a 10:30-11:30 a.m. coffee ThaddeMS McCotter 41,543 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, as part of hour at the Redford Community the reunion. For more informa- Center, 12121 Hemingway. BY HUGH GALLAGHER tion, call the church office at Constituents who would OBSERVER STAFF WRITER (734) 721-0800. like to address an issue with Anderson but are unable Livonia attorney Joseph Silent auction to attend may contact him Larkin says that he and U.S. Breast Friends Walking is by mail at P.O. Box 30036, Rep. Thaddeus McCotter hosting a Silent Auction along Lansing, MI, 48933; by phone have "crystal with a Wine and Beer Tasting at (517) 373-1707; or by e-mail clear" differ- at 7 P-m. Friday, Aug. 8, at the at SenatorAndersori@senate. ences on the Wayne Senior Center, 35000 michigan.gov. major issues Sims at the corner of Wayne of the day and Road in Wayne, to raise money Football opener he is looking for the Michigan Breast Cancer Join the Westland Comets forward to a 3-Day Walk in September. Some and the Westland Meteors as debate in the of the items to be auctioned they celebrate the 50th anniver- fall campaign include Detroit Tiger tickets, sary of Westland Youth Athletic 3 for the 11th romance packages, family fun Association. WYAA began Larkin Congressional packages, Silver Lake package with football in 1958, and, on District. and golf. Saturday, Aug. 23, the Meteors Larkin, 44, handily defeated Tickets are $15 at the door. and the Comets will play their former Novi city manager All the proceeds go to breast inaugural game of season at Edward Kriewall with more cancer. For more information, Wayne Memorial High School. than 70 percent of the vote in call Sharon Bailey (734) 513- Games are at 2 p.m. (Junior Tuesday's Democratic primary. 6854 or by e-mail at slapbailey@ Freshman), 4 p.m. (Freshman), McCotter ran unopposed in yahoo.com. For more about 6 p.m. (TV) and 8 p.m. (Varsity). the Republican primary. Breast Friends Walking, go WYAA is inviting all for- This is Larkin's first run for online to http://08.the3day.org/ mer players, coaches and elective office. He has a private go to/Sharon.Mary.Bailey. unit directors of both squads law practice in Livonia. to join the group, for a day On Tuesday, Larkin said he Vacation Bible schools of football. In addition, the was ready to accept a win or a The Cherry Hill Seventh-Day WYAA will honor four Super loss. Adventist Church will have a Bowl Championship teams "I believe I have a healthy TO^f HAWLEY | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER vacation Bible school, "Bird from both units - the 1990 JV view of being a public servant," Six-year-old Emma O'Beirne of Westland looks at her voting sicker, as her mother Amy O'Beirne cast her vote. The Tales," 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday- Comets, 1995 Varsity Meteors, he said. "I'll give them my mother and daughter were at the polls Stottlemyer Early Childhood and Family Development Center in Westland to Saturday, Aug. 11-16. Children 2001 JV Meteors and 2001 point of view. I have to be true suppoft the zoo miilage, which won easily in the tri-county area. ages 4-10 will be treated to fun- Varsity Comets. Members of to what I believe." filled evenings of crafts, music, those squads can contact Keith Larkin said'he has strong for Larkin "killed me." as leaning more Republican. time as the Republican candi- refreshments and adventures DeMolay at (734) 722-1251 or differences with McCotter over "I didn't think it would be "I thought I was a good can- date in the 11th Congressional in the forest and jungles of the (734) 516-9269 by Aug. 20. the war in Iraq, the foreclosure that big a factor, but it was," he didate," he said. District. world. Pre-register by calling crisis, energy and the economy. said. Kriewall said he has no "I will strive to uphold their (734) 524-0880. Let's read "I am going to bring ideas Kriewall said he believes he plans to run for office again. trust as, together, we fight The Cherry Hill Seventh-Day The Westland public library that will be a big, positive step did better than Larkin in tele-. McCotter released a state- to revitalize our Great Lakes Adventist Church is at 33144 will host a "Reading Dog" forward," he said. vision interviews and in their ment Tuesday that he was State and keep our America Cherry Hill, just west of Venoy, program at the Dorsey Center Kriewall said Wednesday joint forum. He said newspaper "honored and humbled to be the greatest nation on earth," in Garden City. Thursday, Aug. 14, for children that newspaper endorsements endorsements portrayed him nominated" for the fourth the statement read. • The First Congregational who love to read, are just learn- Church of Wayne and the ing to read or want to prac- Methodist Church of Wayne tice reading aloud. A trained will host a joint vacation Bible Reading Education Assistance school Aug. 11-15 (from 8:45 Dog will welcome elementary- a.m.-noon). The classes are free age students 1-3 p.m. for indi- and open to the public for chil- vidual sessions. dren from the age of 4 through The program will be on a 6th grade. Classes will be held at first-come, first-serve basis. It the First Congregational Church is for a child and the dog only; of Wayne, 2 Towne Square in caregivers may stay in the read- downtown Wayne. For more ing room. Children are welcome information or to register, call to bring their own book or select (734)729-7550. one. Elle Mae is a certified therapy dog who is supportive to emerging readers. She is non- Pam & Scott will be in concert judgmental and provides gentle 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, at the encouragement to build confi- Westland Library Performance dence in reading aloud..The pro- Pavilion located behind the gram helps to reinforce reading William P. Faust Public Library. skills and provides an incentive Listeners are encouraged to for kids to read. bring chairs or blankets to the For more information, call free concert. The library is at (734) 326-6123. 6123 Central City Parkway, north of Ford and south of Free Fun Fest PHOTOS BY TOM HAWLEY | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Warren Road. This event is Bring the whole family to the Eleanore Walsh of Westland is greeted by James Godbout as he campaigned Wayne County Commissioner Ronaeie Bowman greets Michael Thor and his sponsored by the Westland City Westland Convalescent & Rehab for votes in the 12th Wayne County Commission race at Edison Elementary children Victoria, 7, and Jacob, 16 months, outside the voting precincts at Council with cooperation of the Center 3:3O-7p.m. Friday, Aug. School. the Stottlemyer Center in Westland. Westland Parks and Recreation 15, for the first annual Free Fun Department. For more informa- Fest. Both the young and young- tion, call (734) 722-7620 or (734) at-heart will enjoy hot dogs, that saw a 35.8 percent turn- just a grassroots effort by my "We gave it a good run," said 522-3918. hamburgers, ice cream as well as out in Livonia, where voters volunteers. Godbout, who still has three a moonwalk, games and clown FROM rejected a proposal to annex "It was a very close cam- years on his current four-year Coffee Hours visits. Phis, some lucky guests will land in Northville Township. paign," she said. "All of the Westland City Council term. State Rep. Richard LeBlanc, take home such prizes as a gas Bowman trailed a distant candidates were well-quali- He is council president and D-Westland, will hold his next griD, children's bicycles, restaurant the Senate Coney Island in third with 1,195 votes. fied. I just thank each and works as an account manager local coffee hour 9-10:30 a.m. gift cards, even gas gift cards. Livonia. She officially declared The 12th District includes every voter who had trust in for Rockwell Automation. Monday, Aug. 11, at the Westland Proceeds of this event will benefit victory shortly after midnight Westland, Inkster and south me and who voted for me. On the Republican side, Bailey Recreation Center, 36651 The Senior Alliance. Westland — in the early minutes of a Livonia. Obviously my issues were their Thompson garnered 1,432 Ford. Citizens are welcome to Convalescent & Rehab Center is at Wednesday morningthat Godbout accumulated issues." votes compared to James' visit with LeBlanc and discuss 36137 W. Warren Road between marked her 59th birthday. ( 1,929 votes in his hometown Gebhardt had cited such 1,366 in districtwide tallies, issues and/or concerns. The Wayne Road and Central City "This is the best birth- of Westland compared to issues as spurring job growth, according to unofficial results. local coffee hour takes place Parkway. For more information, day present that the people Gebhardt's 1,398, but the large addressing the foreclosure cri- Thompson, a retired Detroit on the second Monday of each call (734) 728-6100 or online at of Inkster, Westland and turnout in Livonia pushed sis, improving Wayne County's Public Schools teacher, called month. Residents who have wwwwestlandcc.com. Livonia could have given me," Gebhardt into the winning infrastructure, and helping his Republican win "very said Gebhardt, one of eight column. Westland only had a families find the services they interesting" and said he had Democratic candidates. 13.9 percent turnout among its need amid tough economic expected to lose to James. In unofficial vote totals 60,517 registered voters. times. Thompson said he plans to across the 12th District, "I feel kind of numb," In Westland, Godbout gath- wage a grassroots campaign for an expanded version of Around Westlanei, visit ouronline edition at Gebhardt garnered 2,536 Gebhardt said of her victory. ered with his supporters inside for November, including vis- www.hometowniife.com ami dick on №e HVestiand home pap. votes compared to Godbout's "It's kind of surreal. We didn't the city's Bailey Recreation iting churches to talk with 2,291, giving her a 245-vote have as much money as some Center for what would be people about the issues they margin of victory in a primary of my opponents, but it was a disappointing night. He consider important. attributed his loss to the large Still, he conceded, "it's an NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE turnout in Livonia* where uphill battle." PURSUANT TO STATE LAW Gebhardt was the better- A SALE WILL BE HELD AT: CITY OF GARDEN CITY known candidate. 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BY SUE MASON, The Belleville man Hospital where he was treat- from a side street about fatal accident OBSERVER STAFF WRITER swerved his motorcycle to ed for a broken collar bone 600 feet from the intersec- BY SUE MASON vehicle, which left the scene of the left and dropped his and abrasions. The Dearborn tion and had not come up ; OBSERVER STAFF WRITER the accident. Two motorcyclists are motorcycle os the roadway. man was transported to to speed when the accident A patrol officer arrested a recovering from injuries they The Dearborn man was fol- Grace Hospital in Detroit. occurred. • Westland police continue to driver about seven hours after sustained in an accident that lowing and attempted to slow He suffered facial injuries Vehicles were able to make investigate an accident that the accident after spotting closed most of the intersec- his motorcycle. He ended and compound fractures of right turns at the intersec- claimed the life of a 27-year- a vehicle that matched the tion at Warren Road and up striking the minivan at his arms and legs in the acci-' tion although cars going , old Livonia resident. description of the one believed Middlebelt for 21/2 hours the passenger side door. The dent. south on Middlebelt had to Gary J. Brown died Monday to be involved in the accident. Tuesday evening. crash pushed the minivan "He was slightly to the go through private property morning at St. Joseph Mercy The officer had been patrol- The accident happened at into a car that was sitting in right of the lead motorcycle to make their turn, Mclntosh Hospital of injuries he suffered ling in the north end of the city 7:46 p.m. and involved a 40- the southbound left turn of and had no place to go," said. on Joy Road in Westland. A when he spotted the vehicle year-old Belleville man and Middlebelt. The driver, a 27- Mclntosh said. "He did a He added that Garden City 21-year-old Livonia man, who with damage to the right pas- 30-year-old Dearborn man year-old Dearborn woman, good job of braking the bike. police initially responded to was arrested Sunday afternoon senger side at Ann Arbor Trail who were traveling west- wasn't injured. The skid marks showed he the accident, but turned it over within 800 feet of where the and Joy. bound on Warren Road when "We don't believe alcohol stayed upright and was able to Westland police after it was accident occurred, has been Police officers determined a 62-year-old Westland man, was a factor," said Westland to slow the bike before hit- determined that it had hap- released, pendingthe results that they were looking for driving a Ford Windstar, Police Office Jack Mclntosh. ting the van." pened in their jurisdiction. of blood tests to determine if green GM SUV or minivan made a left turn on a flash- The Belleville man was Mclntosh added the two alcohol was a factor. after taking pieces of the ing red light. taken to Garden City men had turned onto Warren [email protected] | (734) 953-2112 According to Westland vehicle found at the scene and Police Officer Jack Mclntosh comparing them to cars in a of the department's Traffic GM dealership lot. According Bureau, Brown was hit at to Mclntosh, officers found 4:55 a.m. Sunday while he pieces of the right front turn was in the eastbound lane of signal lens, the passenger Joy about a half mile east of side mirror and housing and SUMMER 5EAUTY Newburgh. He was transport- molding from around the turn ed to St. Mary's Hospital and signal, and used them to deter- Check us out on the Web every day airlifted to the Ypsilanti hos- mine if a vehicle stopped by ROSE Or SHARON pital in grave condition with the officer along Joy was the at hometownlife.com blunt force trauma to the head. vehicle. - He died at 9 a.m. Monday. "When people get hit, there's Mclntosh said a newspaper other type of damage to the delivery man saw the victim hood, the fender and wind- standing on the lane marker, shield," Mclntosh said. "We Advertisement asking for a ride. When he knew what we were looking for came back a short time later, and gave it to the officer in the Brown wasn't there. Police northern section of the city. It Spinal Stenosis believe Brown was leaving was good police work by the the roadway and was closer officer." Severe Back, Sciatica or leg pain guide that to the edge of the eastbound You Should Know About.. Available free. 5iooms all summer long. lane when he was struck by a smasonthometownlife.com I (734) 953-2112 Detroit, MI. - Have you tried pills, injections, therapy, surgery or massage? Shane L. Stanley Doctor of Chiropractic offering The Severe Back, Sciatica, •. Available in bush and tree form in m<*:w ?

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BY SUSAN STEINMUELLER walking around, having fun, say- said White, an Iraqi native. are eastern rite Catholic felt there was a need to celebrate Chaldeans. They come to learn OBSERVER STAFF WRITER ing hi to people. People meet a The festival will be 2-10 p.m. Christians fromIraq , many of our heritage. It's a way foru s to Chaldean dances and music and lot of their cousins, families and Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 9-10, whom live in Oakland County. keep our culture alive." culture." Raffed White is looking friends." on the Southfield Civic Center They speak a formo fAramaic . Last year, the Southfield police He added, 'If s free and open forward to the third annual White, of Vending World, will Lawn. It's presented by the Live music, children's activi- estimated 25,000 people attend- to all. There's no fee to park or to Chaldean Festival as a returning have a food concession stand that Chaldean Chamber Foundation ties, 1OO foodan d merchant ed over two days, he said. enter." food vendor and iair-goer. will include give-aways such as and the City of Southfield. booths, dance demonstrations, This year's event will feature Manna, of Bloomfield 'It brings all the Chaldean peo- sno cones and fresh squeezed The festival celebrates the and family fun entertainment more activities, as well as mer- Township, will also enjoy the ple together," said White, of West lemonade. culture of Detroit's estimated will be part of the weekend. chant and foodbooth s he said. event as a participant along with Bloomfield. Last year "I loved "The whole event is for fun," 120,000 Chaldeans. Chaldeans Martin Manna, execu- There's also a raffle with a chance his wife and three children, 6,4, tive director of the Chaldean to win $10,000. and 2. American Chamber of Proceeds benefit the non-profit "The kids especially enjoy it Commerce and the Chaldean Chaldean Chamber Foundation. because there are so many activi- Turn your into Chamber Foundation, said the "The great thing is the diver- ties for young kids," he said. successful event began because "a sity," said Manna of the fair's For more information, visit lot of members in our community success. 'Visitors are not all www.chaldeanchamber.com.

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Listings for the Community Calendar 35111W. Michigan Ave. at Wayne Road, can be submitted by e-mail at sma- Wayne. For more information, Curt contest seeks [email protected]. They also Gottlieb at (734) 525-8445. can be maiied to Sue Mason at 36251 TOPS . students to Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150, or faxed TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) MI28 to her attention at fax at (734) 591- of Westland meets at 7 p.m. Mondays 7279. For more information, call (734) at Good Shepherd Reformed Church, cover cruise 953-2112. 6500 N.Wayne Road, at Hunter, . Westland. For more information, call High school and college- UPCOMING EVENTS Pat Strong at (734) 326-3539 or Mary age journalists and graphic Peace Camp for Kids Lowe at (734) 729-6879. designers can win the chance Kirk of Our Savior Peace Camp takes Democratic Club to have their work published place 10 a.m, to 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. The Garden City Democratic Club in a national cruising maga- 24 (lunch will be served). The camp meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Thursday zine. is open to children of all ages and of the month (September through "Cruisin' Style," based in religious backgrounds. Spend a few • June) in Room 5 of the Maplewood Florida, has designed a con- hours learning to work together in ' Center, Maplewood west of Merriman. test for students to cover the order to achieve success. Kirk of Our For more information, call Billy Pate Woodward Dream Cruise on Savior Presbyterian Church is located at (734) 427-2344. Aug. 16, write a story, take at 36660 Cherry Hill in Westland. For Citizens for Peace photos and layout a two-page more information or to sign up, please Citizens for Peace meets at 7 p.m. on spread. contact Jenny at 313-532-4310. the second Tuesday of each month at The best entry will be pub- Open house Unity of Livonia Church on Five Mile, lished in the Fall 2008 issue. Academic Pathways Cooperative between Middlebelt and inkster. The "This is how we are cov- Preschool, located at 30330 group is dedicated to working for cre- ering the cruise," said Jay Schoolcraft Road in Livonia, will ation of a U.S. Department of Peace. Sprout, production manager. be hosting an open house 6-8 p.m. All are welcome. Colleen Mills, (734) "This story is going to be our Wednesday, Aug. 20. The three-year 425-0079. cover." program runs 9:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday MOMS club Students can work as a and Thursday and the four- year Garden City residents Sue Bellows (left) and Linda Bodnovits made sure the posed with their Garden City MOMS Club, a nonprofit support team, or do all the work on program runs 9:30-11:30 a.m. Monday, Observer while in San Diego, Calif., in June for the National PTA Convention. They also visited Sea World group, welcomes all western Wayne their own. This is,the first Wednesday and Friday. Potty training while on the West Coast. If you go on vacation, be sure to take a picture with your Garden City or Westland County stay-at-home mothers, offer- year for the contest. is not required. Low cost tuition. For Observer and send it to Sue Mason, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia, Ml 48150. Be sure to include your name and ing children activities, weekly age- Sprout grew up in Redford, more information, visit the Web site information about your photo. appropriate play groups, and family and formerly lived in Canton atwww.academicpathwayspreschool. get-togethers. MOMS Club also per- and Westland. com or call (734) 844-8147. forms service projects that benefit "I remember begging small, Fall enrollment Westland. If you need more informa- however, a free will offering will be Writing Group needy children in our community. For local newspapers to write Registration is now being accepted tion, contact Jenny at (313) 532-4310. taken to support the bands. Check out Story Circle Women's Life Writing more details, call Birthe, (734) 458- anything, even if it was for . for the fall for preschool 3-year-olds John Glenn reunion Higher Rock on the Web at www.tsa. Group meets at 7 p.m. the second 8143, or Kimberly at (248) 231-6120. free," Sprout said, "all I want- and kindergarten through eighth- John Glenn High School Class of higherrockcafe.4t.com or call (734)* Wednesday of every morith at the In Harmony ed was the experience and a grade at St. Damian School, 29891 Joy, 1988 will hold its 20 year reunion . 722-3660. Wayne Public Library, 3737 S. Wayne The Wayne Chapter of the Barbershop chance to practice and prove Westiand. Call parish office at (734) on Saturday, Aug. 23, at Roma's of Road, Wayne. The Story Circle • Harmony Society meets at 7:30 myself." 421-6130 for more information. Garden City on Cherry Hill east of CRAFT SHOWS Network is made up of women who p.m. Tuesdays at Kirk of Our Savior He said he was grateful for Free workshop Venoy. Tickets are $30 per person. Sts. PeterS Paul want to explore their lives and souls Presbyterian Church, 36660 Cherry the opportunities, and this is Dr. Carol Ann Fischer, a holistic For tickets and more information, Crafters are wanted for the 20th through life-writing, writing that Hill, west of Wayne Road, Westland. one way to pay it back. physician, wellness consultant and visit the reunion Web site at jgh- annual arts and crafts show Saturday, focuses on persona! experience Gentlemen interested in the chapter's Interview and photography clinical nutritionist, is presenting s88reunion.com. . Nov. 11, at Sts. PeterS Paul Church through memoirs and autobiogra- • Renaissance Chorus or who enjoy tips, and the contest rules are "Your Thyroid and Weight Gain" 7-9 Fish Diai-A-Ride Hall, 750 N. Beech Daly, Dearborn phies, in diaries, journals and person- quarteting can call membership chair- online at www.crusinstyle. p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, at Civic Center Fis.h Oial-A-Ride of Western Wayne Heights. For more information, call al essays. Participants should bring a man Bob Wolf at (734) 421-1652, or com/content/contest/dream- Library, 32777 Five Mile, Livonia. Do County is seeking volunteer driv- Deb at (248) 946-0173 or Virginia notebook or laptop computer to each attend a rehearsal. design.htm. you have cold hands or feet?. Diet and ers. A nonprofit community service (734)522-9653. meeting to spend some time writing, Veteran's Haven The deadline is Sept. 1. can not lose weight? Need answers? group, it provides door-to-door rides St. Theodore and for those who are comfort- Veteran's Haven operates a car, boat, Work should be submitted This no charge workshop will present to non-emergency medical and other The St. Theodore's CCW will hold its able doing so, sharing their writing. camper and real estate-donation as an InDesign document, a holistic approach to balancing your necessary appointments for senior annual Fall Craft Show 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Membership in Story Circle' National program. Donations are tax-deduct- but if a student cannot find hormones naturally. Seating is limited and disabled residents of Garden Saturday, Oct. 11, in the parish social Network is optional. Participation in ible. For information, call (734) 728- access to that software, a PDF to the first 15 callers. Reservations City, LivOnia and Westland who are hall at 8200 N.Wayne Road, Westland. the group is free. For more informa- 0527. Food is distributed to veterans version of a QuarkXPress or are required. For reservations, call unable to drive and have no alterna- Admission is free, and table rental is tion about story circle, go online to once a month throughout the month PageMaker file will do. (734) 756-6904 or go online to www. tive transportation. Volunteers can available for $25. Call Mary at (734) www.storycircle.org or send an e-mail and there is a supplemental food Both the first place winners TLCHofisticWellness.com.' specify days, times, and areas they're 425-4421 (voice mail #10) for rental [email protected]. program 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays. and runners up will also get Remote-controlled race day ' willing to drive. For additional infor- information. Toastmasters The Veteran Haven's Outreach Center feedback from the editorial Kirk of Our Savior Presbyterian mation, call (888) 660-2007 and' leave The Wayne-Westland Easy Talkers 4924 S.Wayne Road two blocks staff and other prizes. Church hosts "Remote-Controlled a message. ORGANIZATIONS Toastmasters Club can help people south of Annapolis in Wayne. Any Best Story and Best Race Day," 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. Higher Rock Cafe Friends of Eioise overcome their fear of speaking in honorably discharged Veteran that Photography prizes are 6. Racers can bring their R.C. vehicle The Wayne-Westiand Salvation Army The Friends of Eioise group meets 6 front of people by teaching public is in need or homeless and wants a awarded too, but only a layout and race it on the church's large oval presents the Higher Rock Cafe the p.m. the third Tuesday of the month speaking in a friendly and supportive better quality of life can call (734) that has all three components, track, complete with hill and jump second and fourth Fridays of the in the dining room of the Kay Beard atmosphere. The club meets at 6:30 728-0527. great writing, photography ramp. 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OUR VIEWS Recall: Not right answer to plan It's been eight years since Westland residents had a knock- down, drag-out battle over the actions of the City Council. It looks like it's about to begin again, as residents line up to go to war over a proposed senior village in the city's north end. Neighbors to the proposed development site — on Joy east and south of Sts. Helen and Constantine Church — have asked for the county clerk's approval of wording to begin a recall campaign against four council members for approv- ing the proposal and the mayor for refusing to override their decision. Residents have been battling the proposed development for months because of the impact it will have on their neigh- borhood, especially a three-story building. Developer Glenn Shaw Jr. is trying to quiet angry residents by expanding the buffer between the property and by meeting with a selective group of residents, but he's made it clear that the three-story building is necessary to make the plan economically viable; The residents maintain the project isn't suitable for their residential neighborhood, that it would destroy the unique-- ness of their neighborhood and, for some, their piece of paradise. We agree the neighborhood is unique in that it is one of the few areas in the city that has yet to be developed, and it does have a rural feel to it in a busy suburban setting and, yes, the development would take those things away. And we will not deny the residents their right to take city officials to task for their decision. However, we believe orga- nizers should weigh carefully what they are planning to do and the impact it will have on themselves and the city. We also belieye the homeowners should be cautious in all that they say and do. We live in a democracy where people are allowed to have their own opinions, but we also must live by the laws of the land. A recall is a tool whereby residents can remove elected officials for malfeasance, mis- LETTERS feasance or nonfeasance in office. We don't see any of that here. This is not a case of council members behaving badly, Where's honesty, integrity? enlightenment and pluralism- them and the real problems of real peo- it's a case of council members making a decision based on Defending the actions of today's ple — the other 99 percent of us? what they believe is best for the city. Reading the article regarding Republican Party is advocating igno- Instead of spending much needed Wayne-Westland school board member rance and evil over common sense and dollars on card games, how about We understand the residents' dismay over the project, but Frederick Weaver sent multiple flags common decency. It would be hard to spending it on real skills like reading we stand by our position of June 19 in which we stated that flying. It didn't take much for me to imagine that any presidential adminis- and math? How about giving hope to they should "accept the fact that the land will be developed see, in my opinion, the untruths or later tration, Republican or Democrat, could bright students caught up in schools and take this opportunity to help shape its final outcome." to research the facts. Mr. Weaver was have been as malicious, polarizing, and neighborhoods where higher edu- But we also urge Glenn Shaw to seriously consider the quoted to have said, "I wanted to be up- undemocratic, corrupt or destructively cation is nothing more than an elu- residents' concerns about the size and location of the three- front and honest with people. I think pernicious to the founding causes and sive dream? As the chasm continues story building. The rancor of a recall can be avoided, if both anyone in office should be up-front and defining principles of our republic than to deepen, can we count on less and sides agree to work together. We would truly like to see that have integrity." George W. Bush's. We can do better, less relevancy, less and less under- rather than a recall happen in Westland. UP-FRONT, and you waited 18 and we must do better. standing of the needs of 99 percent of months to make a public statement. Joe Golonka people who live in the real world and HONEST, and according to Michigan Westland struggle to pay the mortgage, tuition, election law, "The office of a school health care, utility bills, grocery bills, Good ideas merit adequate funding board member becomes vacant imme- auto and home insurance? Ordinary The story is a familiar one to area school district admin- diately when the school board member Americans don't have 12 hours a week istrators. moves his or her residence from the to play bridge as Warren Buffet does. State officials come up with a great idea — so great, they district." figure every school district in the state should implement it. Public records show you changed We've lived in Westland more than Troy Do it or else, they say — and, by the way, don't bother asking your residency on June 12, 2008, to 20 years and our trash has been picked us for any financial help in paying for it. Midland about a month before your up, faithfully, every week. The resultant dilemma is called an unfunded mandate. public statement. INTEGRITY, and We get our mail, faithfully, every It's happened time and again, so no one should be sur- by acting as a board member (on and day, and when Christmas comes, or McCain is right prised that the state Legislature has taken up an all-day after June 12, 2008); by attending any even when we see our mailman we can kindergarten program that could cost districts plenty. and all meetings as an elected board thank him with a gift or just a thank I love the new McCain ad that points member; to include voting on district you face to face. But how do we thank out the lack of leadership with the In her state of the state message, Gov. Jennifer Granholm matters and/or receiving district or our trash men? Democratic candidate Barack Obama. called it a "simple step" that would make a difference. But public funds (to include state funds) in We've thought about leaving cookies I think the McCain campaign got it simple by whose definition? payment for duties as a board member with a note, but I'm afraid of some ani- right. We have been watching the "rock While many districts in the area are moving toward that may be looked at as fraud on or after mal eating everything. We heard them star" treatment that Obama has been goal, still others know that the mandate will require more June 12, 2008. coming by about 4 a.m., but we're in enjoying for months without any chal- space and niore teachers at a time when state aid already Voters ask yourself, where were the no condition to run outside and thank lenge what he has been actually saying. has fallen behind increased costs. other members of the board? It con- them or deliver something to them. The use of analogy and metaphor is a The problem of unfunded mandates doesn't stop there. cerns me the school board is a role How do we do it? very effective technique. It efficiently Recently, the state Court of Appeals ruled that the gover- model for our youth! Writing to the paper seemed like communicates a message with a picture nor and Legislature, violated the Headlee Amendment by Nancy Frcreich the best way to do it. We just take it and gets people's attention. requiring school districts to compile data on student prog- Westiand for granted that it will get done and The ad correctly depicts Obama's ress without reimbursing them for the cost. it does. Who are these men (women) position on offshore drilling and asks The issue could be appealed to the state Supreme Court. who come in the middle of and night the question: is this what we really "The (state) constitution is very specific" on requiring or early morning? They are my heroes! want? It is up to the public to answer mandates be funded, Michael Adamczyk said of the ruling.. Must do better than Bush The guy from the Dirty Jobs TV show that question for themselves. The assistant superintendent for business in the Troy dis- says something like, "These people do We need a leader in the White House, trict is also president-elect of the Michigan School Business Today's Republican Party has become their jobs so that the rest of us can lead not someone who when challenged by a Officials group. a freak show of hate-filled sociopaths, a civilized life." He's right, what would creative ad that is politically substanr . The frustrating part, he said, is that even though the state immoral religious and social extrem- we do without our trash collectors? tive, responds with made-up accusa- has lost the argument in the past, it still puts up a fight. ists, insecure, overcompensating, We just want to say thank you to tions that he is being picked on because irresponsible, dangerously incompe- them, and if there is anyone out there he looks different than previous presi- Adamczyk said it would be difficult to place a dollar tent, war-mongering imperialists and who has an idea about how else to do it, dents. ' amount on the cost of collecting such data, suggesting greedy, exploitative corporate anar- print it in the paper. They are unsung The McCain campaign has never that school staffers would have to keep tally sheets on the chists. heroes. Thanks again, guys. challenged him because he looks dif- amount of time spent. Republicans tacitly welcome homo- Jack and Marilyn Baldner ferent. They are challenging his posi- But the costs continue to grow. First, the state required phobes, misogynists, racists, anti- Westland tions on significant issues and his lack fourth Friday counts in September to calculate enrollment Semites and messianic fundamentalist of experience. To use a metaphor, the and state aid, he noted. Then the state also required counts nut jobs into their party and inherently emperor is not wearing any clothes. at mid-year, and now it also requires tabulations on safety, incorporate their values into their Jill Wilkinson school crime and school employees. moral fabric and single minded politi- Card trick Birmingham For some districts with current software, computers take cal objectives. the brunt of the work. But other districts, Adamczyk said, Just look at the collection of odious "One percent of our population owns have to either buy new software or update what they cur- and inadequate carnival barkers and 90 percent of our wealth." Perhaps you rently have. snake oil salesmen the Republican have heard this statistic at some time, Districts "don't argue the merits" of gathering data, he Party had competing to be their presi- as it has been thrown out there quite We welcome your letters to the editor. Please added. dential candidate. John McCain, the a bit of late as the chasm between rich include your name, address and phone number Nevertheless, time is money, whether it be in gathering "winner" of that contest, has willingly and poor has been widening at unprec- for verification; We ask that your fetters be 400 data or fighting a lawsuit. sacrificed whatever integrity he once edented rates while the middle class is words or less. We may edit for clarity, space It not only makes sense to fund mandates, it's the law. held to the altar of far-right extrem- fighting for survival in a lethal finan- ism, endless repeating long-discredited cial stranglehold. You may have shook and content. 198Os-era conservative talking points. your head in amazement or in disgust Even the meaning of conservatism, and walked on. Free marketers would Letters to the editor WESTLAND once, an ideology of moderation

Richard Aginian - Publisher Emeritus QUOTABLE Our fundamental purposes are to enhance the lives of our "This almost seems like an awards acceptance speech because I'm thanking everyone, but it's appropriate because readers, nurture the hometowns we serve and contribute we need support of everyone here/' to the business success of our customers. - David Ingham in response to Wayne-Westland school board approval of his appointment as principal of John Glenn High School Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, August 7,2008 www.hometownilfe.com (W) A9 provides comfort Michigan's black dropout rate, a call for outrage and action s an angry and embarrassed citizen of Maybe some or all should be quoted forthei r when it's needed most | depressed and eroding Michigan, it would be current thoughts on the state of public education he other night we found the business card We hugged each other and cried, then we rhetorical to ask why bad news about public in Michigan and how it erodedduring their years stuck in a pocket of a portfolio filled with pulled ourselves together and set about plan- education and especially that of our black students in office? Where have three decades of House Tmy brother's personal papers. Since mid- ning a celebration of his life. My brother was is getting worse. and Senate Education and K-12 School Aid com- June I'd been gathering bills, bank statements many things to many people. He had a passion Michiganders... it is time for a citizens uprising mittees been... at least until we wrecked our and identification as I slowly took over the job for his profession, giving his all so that his and education revolution. Do the math and add Legislature with term limits in 1992? of handling his financial affairs. students would succeed. He was a giving per- together the reports released by The time is long overdue that we march one- He was approaching the end of a two-year son, working as a volunteer for the American the Schott Foundation for Public million-strong down the streets of educationally- battle with colon cancer Red Cross, the St. Vincent de Paul Society, at Education, Given Haifa Chance war torn Detroit (And like Iraq and Afghanistan when he started parceling out the Detroit Institute of Arts and Historical (specific to school year 2005-06) — let us not forget Highland Park, River Rouge, responsibilities. I knew there Museum and as a member of the Westland and Education Weeftfs Quality Hamtramck, Flint, Saginaw, Pontiac, SouthfieH were bills to be paid for my Civitans. Counts 2008 (specific to school or Oak Park) and to the Capital in Lansing and mother's care, so I wrote the He was a favorite uncle to nine nieces and year 2006-07). Michigan has loudly proclaim our revolt against public educa- checks and. he signed them. I nephews and was just starting to enjoy his role the highest dropout and lowest tion in Michigan and the illiteracy, poverty, home- thought we were done when he as a great-uncle. When the kids were younger, graduation rate for black males lessness and crime it brings in its wake. asked about his. That was the he would give them books — beautiful chil- Marcie Lipsitt across all 50 states and highest There are answers and they should not include beginning of my transition to dren's books —• as gifts. They still have them dropout and lowest graduation vouchers and tax credits. We need an education Sue Mason CFO. and after his death, scoured his house looking rates ofth e 50 largest school dis- revolution and not the end of public education. But when I couldn't remem- for more to treasure. We found his collection tricts, and the information has only gotten worse. The nexus to literacy, grade level proficiency, ber where I'd placed the of travel photos and hundreds of books, but no In fact we are so far below the national average standardized test scores and turning students into envelope I'd toted from bank to bank getting children's books. He must have given them all that we are not only the worst in the Midwest; taxpayers instead of tax burdens ~ starts with a my name added to this and that account, my away. worst of the nation's largest states; worst of the hot breakfast, intensive daily research-based read- husband decided it was time to organize the He was a wonderful brother. He protected nation's smallest states; we are the worst in the ing instruction and followed by after-school tutor- box of papers. The portfolio as my brother told us when we were young and was there to help entire United States! ing and dinner. Food and literacy are equally nec- me, contained his life ~ his birth and baptis- us when we got older. If you needed a shoulder And all state Superintendent Mike Flanagan and essary to feed, expand and extend a child's mind. mal certificates, his financial statements and to cry on, another view of the problem or just his newly enriched and extended contract through A few small high schools in Detroit as proposed by income tax returns for the last three years as someone to talk to, he was there. He also was 2011 can say is, It's obvious that the way we've been Gov. Granholm and bankrolled by the stingy K-12 well as a healthy chunk of my mom's. a fixture at our dinner table on Sundays, so trying to educate these students is not working" {Ya School Aid Committee won't make a dent in this As my husband assigned documents to the much so that the kids would ask where Uncle Think!)... and DPS spokesman Steve Wasko (DPS ship that makes the Titanic look appealing. appropriate file folders, he found the card for Jimmy was when he had other plans. Superintendent Connie Calloway is nowhere tob e Small classes with properly certified and highly Bergquist Imports in Cloquet, Minn. It wasn't So it was probably fitting that it was Sunday found) adds insult toinjur y with, "The numbers qualified teachers providing intensive, daily read- a true business card with address and phone evening that we found the card. We were would not shock anyone who has looked at our ing instruction is the necessary start Michigan number and a snazzy logo. It contained a sim- exhausted from all that had happened — his school-by-school data..." schools and Detroit Publie Schools has been miss- ple poem with the name of the import company death, his funeral, getting my brother in from Shocked? Of course not. Outraged, depressed, ing. Students who can't read have no reason tosta y and town in fine print. Alaska and then back. One wrong look would but with courage of conviction and stalwart in school and sadly, this the students have figured The poem was titled Bluebird of Happiness have opened my flood gates. So when my hus- resolve — committed to raising passionate out in droves. and contained just four lines. I read them and band handed me the card to read, I stopped and educated noise fora s long as it takes for a And while former Vice President Al Gore has started to cry. It was a message from my broth- dead in my tracks. The poem simply said: Michigan governor and legislature to recognize challenged the United States to solve its energy er, one to comfort us after he had passed. That If you're down and feeling blue, their fiduciary and moral obligations to educate crisis over the next 10 years — someone might tell happened almost three weeks ago. Look at me cause I love you. ALL of our 1.7 million children — absolutely! the next president to solve the education crisis in He was the oldest of five siblings. A con- I will try and make you smile, A bit of historic reminiscence is necessary to America and especially for our black, Hispanic firmed bachelor who maintained he was eli- /So keep me for a long, long while. remind Michiganders this crisis in educating and special education students. It is time to gible almost to the end — and considering the I got teary-eyed because I could see him our state's most fragile and precarious citizen- remind and ingrain in all of us that education problems a longtime friend caused we'd have to saying that to us. He wouldn't have wanted us ship has been decades in the making. Former and our children — white, black, brown and of all agree — my brothers and sister and I had the to spend our time mourning him. He never State Superintendents Arthur Ellis and Tom socioeconomic stations; with and without disabili- job of making the arrangements. We'd thought wanted to get in the way. He never wanted to Watkins had a hand; tilestate' s abysmal take-over ties — are the energy our economy and our nation we were smart planning ahead. We knew he be a burden. He never was. He did drive us of Detroit Public Schools; the revolving door of rides and rests upon. would die soon, but we didn't expect it to be the crazy with some of his demands, but we didn't DPS superintendents, school boards and mayors next evening. let that stop us from caring for him. — lack of concern under Govs. Blanchard, Engler Marcie Lipsitt of the Michigan Alliance for Special Education For all of us gathered at his side, it was a new I'll never know why he put that card in that and Granholm's education-less administrations? lives in Franklin. experience. When my father passed, it was sud- portfolio. I'll never know what it meant to him den. Only my oldest brother, a retired teacher, — maybe a lot, maybe nothing. I do know what was there. I understand how helpless he must it means to me. It's a sign that even though he's have felt as my father sat down in his chair and gone, my brother's still watching over us ... And just stopped breathing. We instead, sat at my I'm glad. Thanks, Jimmy, I needed that. and SAVB brother's side, listening to my brother's breath- ing, counting the space between his gulps of Sue Mason is editor of the Westland and Garden City air. At first it was three gulps and a pause, Observer newspapers. This column is dedicated to her eventually it was two and then just one with brother, James Happ Jr., who died at the age of 65 of the time in between getting longer and longer. colon cancer. If you have a comment, send it to her at During the ShopCanton Summer Then it stopped completely. [email protected]. 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BY ED WRIGHT "High Points" award at the 2003 OBSERVER STAFF WRITER Michigan 12-and-under State Championships. The 2008 Summer Olympics Schmitt's physical tools — most were the furthest things from the notably her long, strong limbs minds of Ralph and Gail Schmitt ~ were impressive, but it was her when they signed up their 6-year- mental make-up that stood out old daughter Allison for basic in the mind of Josh Morgan, her swim lessons in 1996. coach at the Ann Arbor Swim "Like all of our children, we Club during the middle school just wanted to make sure Allison years. knew how to swim so she'd have "If I had to describe Allison fun when we went to the beach with one word, it would be 'fear- and went on vacations," Ralph less,'" said Morgan. "When she Schmitt reflected. was in the water, she wasn't Little did the Schmitts know afraid of anybody. And she hated that the lessons their third of five to lose. children soaked in at the Salem "She had a great attitude, too. High School pool that year would You could tell she was interested become the first steps of an in learning and getting better." Plymouth Reigns -•*•* > incredible journey that will con- Considering the vast wealth of tinue a half a world away at the swimming talent in the United The Plymouth Reign Games of the XXIX Olympiad in States, Schmitt's meteoric climb '95, an under-14 boys Beijing, China over the next three to the elite level of athletes in her soccer team, qualified

v weeks. sport is awe-inspiring, Morgan forthe3-vs.-3KickIt -" ** if* *'" ** • Allison Schmitt earned a said. World Championships spot on the 20-member United "First of all, only the top 1 per- by finishing with a 4-1 States women's swim team July cent of swimmers in the country record last weekend in BILL BRESLER I STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER 2 when she placed second in the even make it as far as the Trials," the regionals held iri 200-meter freestyle event at the he said. "Then, once you get there; Buffalo, N.Y. Canton resident Allison Schmitt, pictured competing in a high school meet last fall, earned one of just 20 roster Olympic Trials in Omaha, Neb. you have to perform at your peak The quintet of spots on the 2008 U.S. Olympic women's swimming team. Schmitt is the third-youngest on the day of your race. If you're Derek Heitmaii, , member of the star-studded con- not at your best, you don't get to Mario Gruzszcynski, Allison Schmitt tingent — 23 years younger than try again for four more years. Ryan Liguori, is pictured ABOUT SCHMITT teammate Darra Torres — and "The odds against doing what Daniel Oversea and holding the WHO: Aifison Schmitt; is believed to be the first Canton she's done may not he astronomi- Sean Yanik will 'High Points' AGE: 18; resident to ever compete in the cal, but they're pretty darn close." advance to the World trophy she won Summer Olympic Games. Championships; Jan* at the 200312U HOMETOWN: Canton; "Everything has been amazing Focused on success 17-19, in Orlando, Fla. Michigan State ACCOMPLISHMENT: Qualified for the 2008 U.S. women's so far," Schmitt said last month Schmitt's times in the freestyle To help raise funds Championships. Olympic swimming team in the 200-meter freestyle and the 4 from the team's domestic train- events continued to plummet for the trip, Glenn and x 200-meter relay; ing camp in Palo Alto, Calif. "I'm under the tutelage of the Ann Tiffany Liguori are FAMILY: Parents Ralph and Gail; siblings Kirsten, Derek. Kari swimming with the best swim- Arbor Swim Club's Dan Olm,' opening their Books ,V; and Sara; mers in the country .and swim- who coached her during her Are Fun book and NICKNAMES: Schmitty, Al, Allie; ming for the best coaches in the freshman and sophomore years of gift warehouse to the country. The entire experience high school. general public from 9 HOBBIES: Scrapbooking, taking pictures, playing outdoor has been unforgettable." Olm attributed Schmitt's a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday- games, playing board games; And it's only just begun. ascension to the national spot- Saturday, Aug. 8-9. ACCOMPLISHMENTS, PART II: Qualified for three events . light to her unrelenting ability to The warehouse - 100-meter freestyle, 200-meter freestyle and 400-meter focus. is located at 7458 freestyle - at 2008 Olympic Trials; wonfour individual state The tall, slender swimmer's "Swimming fast is not the Kingsbridge Road, off high school titles at Canton. talent began to emerge at the Warren and Lilley, in age of 12 when she captured the Please see SCHMITT, B3 Canton. Books Are Fun is a division of Reader's Digest and offers books and gifts for all ages and family members of it simple at reduced prices. Fifteen percent of all BYJJMTOTH think those things are easy to enjoyable game overall. most important thing as we sales will be donated to OSE STAFF WRITER ' get wrong in the beginning," Often, it appears unfair how still work hard at them." the players' fund-rais- explained former PGA cham- effortlessly and predictable the Tami Bealert, PGA profes- ing efforts. PGA professionals have spo- pion Davis Love III during a L results are from the profes- sional at Carl's Golfland in For more informa- ken and the consensus states golf clinic Tuesday held at the sionals, but Love promises it Plymouth, agrees.- tion, call Glenn Liguori the greatest mistake an average PGA Learning Center inside doesn't happen by chance. Bealert, along with a num- at (734) 354-0054. golfer can make is out-think Oakland Hills Country Club. "I "People think that we have ber of PGA professionals, have the golf swing. try to remind people when I do some secret, you know, like been on hand all week at the Pummill wins title Too many times too many a clinic that if you just do these Titleist gives us some special Learning Center to serve up Garden City's Ron, amateurs get away from the things you will get better and golf ball, teachers have some- instructions to needy duffers Pummill recently took basics of making a smooth and that you have to have a foun- thing they're telling us they're seeking improvement. The first place in the age • , flowing motion, and instead dation before you can build a not telling the general public, 10-minute sessions provide a 15-16 division of the insert a bevy of jumps and really good golf game." but in reality, every time I see video analysis and computer- Willow Metropark Golf jerks that resemble the swing- Love, who was crowned my teachers, it's the same stuff ized breakdown of such areas Tournament with an ing occurring more on the PGA Champion back in 1997 over and over and over and as weight shift, shoulder LAWRENCE MCKEEI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER 18-holescoreof77- dance floor than on the golf at Winged Foot Golf Club in it's still fundamentals," Love turns and muscle tensions. Former PGA Champion Davis Love III He also finished course. New York, offered up a 60- said. "We still work on our fun- Participants usually depart offered up an hour-long session Tuesday third at the Kensington "I hardly ever get an amateur minute clinic — presented by damentals. It's the things we feeling better about their pros- at Oakland Hills Country Club on the Metropark tourney, — that's not a really good play- American Express — on the get away from because we're pects next time out. making of a good golf swing. Local PGA completing his round er — that's set up perfectly, that ingredients that go onto pro- trying too hard to get better. "Ten minutes isn't a long professionals have also been busy during with a score of 78 , aims good, has the proper knee ducing a fluid golf swing and Hopefully, the fans understand the week providing instruction to golfers strokes. bend or the proper grip and I ultimately experiencing a more the fundamentals are still the Please see PGA, B3 looking to improve their game. Hole-in-one dub • On Aug. 1, Phillip Miskulin, 14, of Garden City,useda5~ironto . record his first ace on, tibe 155-yard, No. 7hole at Westland Municipal Golf ' Westland teen makes his mark in taekwondo at AAU Junior Olympics Course. • On July 11, Canton^ BY BRAD EMONS rounds, posting a 12-5 mercy vic- Alex Enriquez, an instructor In traditional forms, he Paul Drechnowicz, using OBSERVER STAFF WRITER tory in the finals. who was once an AAU National received an opening-round bye a 6-iron, registered his , For Williams, an honor student Team alternate (2001) and AAU into the finals before facing his first ace on the 165-yard, Jared Williams has a slew of at Novi-Detroit Catholic Central National gold medalist (1999). opponent from Colorado. No. 12 hole at the Grande awards and trophies stacked in High School, it's a seven-day a Williams also receives instruc- "I saw him in his previous Golf Club in Jackson. and around his bedroom. week sport in the Korean martial tion from three other masters match and I envisioned in my But what he'll cherish more art. from the Dearborn Heights stu- head what I'd be like," Williams Bus driver wanted than anything right now and "I usually train three to four dio -~ Marcus and Nick Imsande, said of his*match. "The second The Livonia put on a special display is pair hours per day, then cut back along with Steven Yu. round I kicked him in the head Ladywood High of gold medals the 17-year-old maybe one or two on Sundays," "I felt really good and the rea- twice (good for two points each) Athletic Department from Westland captured last Williams said. "It's mostly done son why I went to the (National) and got a huge lead and was able needs a bus driver for Friday in taekwondo competi- in my back yard, but when is cold Junior Olympics was that it was to finish him off." after-school sports tion at the 2008 AAU Junior or rainy I usually go inside to the in Michigan," said Williams, What the 6-foot-l, 165-pound events starting with the Olympic Games held at the Rock School (of Martial Arts USA in referring to Detroit as the host Williams enjoys most about tae- 2008 fall season with Financial Showplace in Novi. Dearborn Heights)." city. "I went in there to try and kwondo is the individual pursuit. most events starting Seven years ofhard work came Williams, who proudly wears win. I train as hard as I could, "It's not a team sport, when you between 2 and 3 p.m. to fruition as Williams captured his pair of gold medals, was and it turned out well for me." go to a tourney it's one-on-one," If interested, fax a Westland's Jared Williams has won first place in traditional forms urged on by "my biggest cheer- Williams bested five other he said. "It's about yourself and all resume to Ladywood numerous awards in taekwondo, for Boys 16-17 in second degree leader at all my tourneys," his competitors in traditional forms, the work you put in. You have that athletic director Sal including two gold medals at the dan and up (for black belts). He sister, Courtney Walker, a recent which consists of an individual sense of determination and you Malek at (734) 591- recent AAU Junior Olympics held also won his weight class (135- graduate of Michigan State. demonstration of a required want it more than someone else. 2386. at the Rock Financial Showplace 165) in points sparring, which Williams also received series of hand techniques, strikes in Novi. consists of a pair of two-minute encouragement from Master and kicks. Please see WILLIAMS, B3 B2 (*) Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, August 7,2008 www.hometownlife.com

AREA GOLF DIVOTS Car dealer, RU team up the Vipers — will stage tryouts for the 2009 season from 6:30-9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10 at O&E Women's Tourney prestigious Rotary Club traveling Ford charity golf outing will be Holiday Automotive Group is teaming up Heritage Park in Canton. "Drive" time is fast approaching for trophy. Tuesday, Aug. 12, at Fox Hills with Redford Union head football coach Miles Players must be 14 or younger on April 30, all women golfers looking to claim the There are flights for all ages, gen- Golf and Banquet Center, 8768 N. Tbmasaitis in aunique fiindraising opportu- 2009. title of 2008 Observer & Eccentric ders and abilities. The top three places Territorial Road, Plymouth. nity for the football program. To pre-register or for more information, call Women's Open champion. in each flight will win trophies. Registration starts at 10 a.m. Under an arrangement similar to one in Rob Sudz at (734) 637-1638. The one-day, 18-hole tournament The entry fee is $60, but does not Proceeds go to: Wayne County place for Livonia Public Schools, • Tryouts for the 2009 Livonia-based, is set to tee off Saturday, Aug. 16, at include a cart fee. Family Center, Westland Youth Holiday Automotive will take $200 from 11-and-under Michigan Bulldogs travel base- Whispering Willows Golf Course in To enter, call JeffRutter or Steve Assistance, YMCA Strong each vehicle sale or lease and funnel the money ball team will be from 10 a.m. until noon, Livonia. Winkelman at (734) 721-7400. Kids Campaign and Royal Oak into a non-profit fund (501(c)) to benefit the Saturday, Aug. 16; and 3:30-5:30 p.m. Sunday, The deadline for entries is 6 pan. Salvation Army. RU football team. (Holiday Automotive has Aug. 17, at Bicentennial Park in Livonia. Saturday, Aug. 9. Salem lacrosse outing For more information, call three locations: Livonia Chrysler Jeep on For more information, e-mail head coach All entrants will be trying to The 2nd Annual Salem Boys Jackie Marcaccini at (734) 524- Plymouth Road, Holiday Chevrolet on Grand Scott Linser at coachscott@michiganbulldog- dethrone defending champion Susan Lacrosse Golf outing will be Sept. 14 1243; or e-mail info@northbroth- River in Farmington Hills and Century Dodge baseball.com; or visit www.michbulldogs.com. Macinkowicz, who earned medal- at St. John's Golf and Banquet Center, ers.com. on Telegraph Road in Taylor.) ist honors by carding an impressive which is located at Five Mile and Money would be used mostly to buy non- Hockey clinics round of 78. Sheldon roads, Plymouth. Junior boys fall series essential equipment and uniform needs, Suburban Ice-Farmington Hills will be Participants must have a current Registration begins at 12:45 p.ra The Michigan PGA Junior Tour, although Tomasaitis said he would like to buy hosting several pre-season hockey clinics the United States Golf Association index with a shotgun start slated for 1:30 sponsored by Carl's Golfland and Nike a new water-supply system for the upcoming week of Monday, Aug. 18 through Thursday, to play in the annual O&E Open. p.nx A scramble formatwil l be used. Golf, will launch is 2008 Fall Series season. Aug. 21. Registration forms can be picked up The cost is $110 per golfer and $440 for boys and girls ages 13-16 with Customers must bring the coupon when Sessions include the following: "Deking at Whispering Willows Golf Course, per foursome if they register after Aug. mid-morning tee times the first four buying or leasing a vehicle in order for the & Dangling," 12 noon - 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. which is located at 20500 Newburgh 16. AH those who register prior to Aug. Saturdays in September and the first donation to be completed. 18 for ages 9 and up; "Shoot to Score," 2-4 Road, Livonia; at Fox Creek Golf 16 will receive a $10 break. two Saturdays in October. For more information, go to www.welove- p.m. Monday, Aug. 18 for ages 6 and up; Course, which is located at 36000 The fee includes 18 holes of golf, a There is no members fee for the Fall holiday.com; contact Dave McDonald at "Backward Skating," 12 noon - 2 p.m. Tuesday, Seven Mile Road, Livonia. cart, lunch at the turn, a rib dinner fol- Series for Michigan PGA Junior Tour Livonia Chrysler Jeep (734-525^5000); or Aug. 19 for ages 9 and up; "Quick & Fast," Registration forms can also be lowing the outing, a 50/50 raffle and members. For juniors that are not reg- contact Colleen McDonald (248-474-0500) 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19 for ages 6 and up; found at www.golflivonia.com. many contests. ular season members, the fees $50. regarding Holiday Chevrolet or Century "Playmaker," 12 noon - 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. The entry fee for the tournament To reserve afoursome, contact The cost for each event is $50. Dodge. 20 for ages 9 and up; "Outside Edges," 2-4 p.m. is $50, which does not include a cart. Lynn Kerchen at (734) 844-7336 or The Fall Series is award Player of the Wednesday, Aug. 20 for ages 6 and up; "Learn For pairings and starting times, par- rynn.kerchen@comcastnet; or Eric Year awards for Boys 13-15 and 16-18. Youth baseball tryouts to Check," 12 noon - 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21 ticipants are encouraged tocal l (248) Bielecki at (248) 351-3824 or (734) The schedule includes: Sept 6, • The Livonia Travel Baseball Club, along for ages 11 and up; "Defense Clinic," 2-4 p.ra 476-4493 after noon on Thursday, 891-3590. Washtenaw Country Club; Sept. 13, with Livonia Baseball & Softball Association, Thursday, Aug. 21 for ages 9 and up. Aug. 14. The cost fordinne r only is $50. in Ypsilanti; Grand Valley State's The will stage tryout evaluations for the following Players will be grouped by skill and experi- The O&E men's tournamenti s Meadows, Sept, 20, in AHendale; Sept. age groups (determined as of May 1,2009) at ence level in each class. Full hockey equipment scheduled for Sept 20 and 21 at both Boys Junior Golf Tourney 20, Sunnybrook C.C., Grandville; Sept Bicentennial Park, located at Seven Mile and is required. For more information, call (248) Whispering Willows and Fox Creek The 36th Michigan State Junior 27, Country Club ofJackson ; Oct Wayne roads, on Diamond No. 8: 478-1600 or go to www.suburbanhockey.com. golf courses. The men's event is a 36- Boys Golf Championship (ages 13-18) 4, Detroit Golf Club; Oct. 11, MSUs 10-and-under, 1-3 pan.; 9-and-under, 3-5 hole tourney. will be Thursday, Aug. 21 at Eastern Forest Akers (West Course), East p.m.; 12-and-under, 5-7 p.m. - all Saturday, NASCAR tickets Michigan University's Eagle Crest Golf Lansing. Aug. 16; 3M Car Care will provide Detroit area driv- Course in Ypsilanti. Registration begins Aug. 6 at www. 11-and-under, 1-3 p.m.; 13-and-under, 3-5 ers who deal with high gas prices with a Gas N' Wolverine Sports will sponsor The 36-hole tournament is open michigan.pga.com. p.m.; 14-and-under (for players who have not Go giveaway event and NASCAR tickets to the an 18-hole free junior golf tourna- to those with a handicap index of 5.5 For more information, call Justin entered high school yet), 5-7 p.m. - all Sunday, 3M Performance 400, presented by Bondo, ment for boys and girls ages 9-17 or lower. Special exemptions will be Phillips at (517) 641-7421; or e-mail Aug. 17- Sunday, Aug. 17, at Michigan International on Sunday, Aug. 10 at Livonia's allowed for players who have made [email protected]. Managers and coaches are also needed. Speedway. Idyl Wyld Golf Course. the 2008 All-State in each of the four If interested, call travel director Bruce From 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12 Registration begins at 11:30 divisions, along with regional quali- Disc Golf Guide Rosen at (313) 531-0721; or e-mail mblrl218@ atNAPA Auto Parts, located at 20340 a.m. followed by stroke play with fiers, the low 12 finishers in the 2007 Disc Golf Michigan! A aol.com. Farmington Road, Livonia (between Seven foursomes at 12:30 p.m. (Free hot Championship, the Junior Golf Honor Comprehensive Guide to Disc Golf • The 2009 Motor City Pirates 12U base- and Eight Mile roads), the first 100 Detroit dogs, chips and pop will be pro- Roll and other junior majors. Courses of Michigan, is available ball team will be holding finaltryout s on • drivers will who stop by the Gas N' Go vided at the turn.) Entries close 6 p jn. Thursday, Aug. for $19.95 from Planetary Eagle Saturday, Aug. 9, from noon-2 p.m. at the Giveaway and present any gas receipt higher For more information, call Bob 14. Publishing through the book's web UAW Fields located at 48055 Michigan Ave. than $50 will receive a pair of tickets, along Murray at (734) 751-4466. For more information, call Dick site: www.discgo3frnichigan.com; or by in Canton. The Pirates play in the Kensington with a fuel efficiency improvement solution Loring at [email protected]; or call calling (269) 342-4929. Valley Baseball and Softball Association and from 3M Car Care. City Golf Championship (517)918-2625. The web site also list more than 30 will play in several tournaments in 2009- The 45th annual City Golf retailers. Players interested in trying out should contact High Velocity family fun Championship will be held Aug. 9- Fox Hills Family Night The guide book, authored by coach AngeloLanavaatalanava@wowway. High Velocity Sports will be offering "Family 10 at Fellows Creek Golf Course in Fox Hills'Golf Course, located Stephanai Myers, includes 175 pages com. Fun Nights" from 6-10 pan. Friday, Aug. 8,15 Canton. at 8768 N. Territorial Road, near ofup-to-dat e information on the • The Canton Cardinals 12U travel baseball. and 22, in Canton. Included in the fieldwil l be past Plymouth, will stage a Fanrfly Night 90 courses in Michigan, It includes team will hold tryouts Wednesday, Aug. 13. The event is for families, friendsand/o r co- champions Claud Johnston, Sandy Out beginning at 5 p.m. Saturday, regional maps, color photos, course The team competes in the KVBSA, USSSA workers who would like to experience an inex- Felan and Bill Hawley, along with Aug. 9, at the Strategic Fox. and park information, detailed course and Sylvania tournament. The Cardinals are pensive, safe, athletic environment. last year;s winner Zach McCurley of The cost is $20 per person (includes descriptions, hole lengths, directions, also set to play in two fall tournaments this Participants will be able to play soccer, flag Belleville. golf, hot dog or hamburger, chips and relevant web sites, contacts and where year. football, basketball, volleyball and dodge ball. The competition is open to residents pop on the patio). to findmap s and scorecards. For the first time ever, out-of-district exemp- The facility's "Carnival of Inflatables" will also ofWayne, Westland, Canton, Livonia, For more information, call (734) The e-book option features access tions are allowed. For more information, con- be open. The cost is $5 per person. Children Romulus, Plymouth, Inkster and 453-7272. to more than 5,000 photos with navi- tact head coach Jim Hejka at James_Hejka@ under the age of 16 years old must be accom- Garden City. gational links between pages and to jerlersonwells.com or (734) 658-2446. panied by an adult. For more information, call The city whose residents compile Google maps. It provides a resource to • Two 14-and-under Plymouth/Canton Tracy Thelen at (734) 487-7678 or visit www. the five lowest scores will earn the The 19th annual North Brothers pro, amateur and casual disc golfers. travel baseball teams — the Grizzlies and hvsports.com.

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BY MARTY BUDNER was a captain on the Orchard Monday that he decided Ao put O&E STAFF WRITER Lake St. Mary's golf team and in his 15 hours at the begin- whose daughter, Julie, was ning of the week. Paul Zimmerman and Len a captain of the Mercy High "Obviously it's a chance to Tosto are marshals this week School tennis team, figures to get a lot closer to the pros and on hole No. 8 at Oakland Hills enjoy the PGA as much as he stand within feet of where Country Club for the 90th liked the Ryder Cup. they are at and watch their PGA Championship. It's a job "Another major event like swing and watch what they they anxiously anticipated. the PGA and being this close do," said Tosto, who lives just Security at that hole to home and at Oakland Hills, three miles from the interna- is the responsibility of I figured why not come out tionally renowned course. "I Meadowbrook Country Club in and partake one more time?" had hoped to see Tiger, but Northville where Zimmerman he said. "Both myself and Mike that's not going to happen. was a two-term president and Wick, who is the other hole "My job is to just rotate from seven-year board member. captain, we share responsibili- spot to spot, and most of it Zimmerman is captain of ty. We both did itfor th e Ryder is crowd control to see that the eighth hole and respon- Cup so we decided let's work the people stay outside of the sible for securing the long and together again and do this one ropes," he said. "And if the ball challenging 491-yard, par-4 and it should be easier since is outside the ropes we have layout. His job is to oversee the we were fairly well-trained at to make sure there is enough 70-some volunteer marshals it and we knew what we were room around the player and and deal with any other prob- doing. make sure he has enough lems that happen to arise dur- "Basically we have over 70 space to swing." ing the weeklong tournament marshals who are assigned What does he plan to do the that began with Monday's three different shifts and we rest of the week? He hopes to practice rounds and concludes have to coordinate their activi- take some of that knowledge with Sunday's championship ties between shifts," he said. he gained from watching the final. "And we move them around pros Up North where he and While it is a tough task, the the course so they get expo- a few friends will gather for 62-year-old Northville resi- Former Meadowbrook Country Club president Paul Zimmerman (left) is serving as a marshal captain on the eighth sure to all parts of the course some golf of their own. dent is an experienced atten- hole at Oakland Hills Country Club for this week's 90th PGA Championship. and we have to track their "I chose the practice rounds dant as he served in that same hours so that we can relieve because every year I have capacity for the 2004 Ryder appropriately in a red shirt green, and he actually made said. "It was almost like the them when they need relief. seven buddies who I do a golf Cup at Oakland Hills. and PGA hat on Monday. a pretty good putt. The crowd Europeans won the American Basically we.coordinate all trip with and this was the "On days like this it's more "There are times when some really enjoyed it. spectators over. As the day their activity." week," he said. "But this is a relaxing and fun, but when very interesting things take "It was just interesting how went on they were talking Meanwhile, Tosto, a neat experience. It's not an you get to Saturday and place. I can remember one of there was a lot more inter-play to the crowds and enjoy- Bloomfield Hills resident who .extremely difficult job, espe- Sunday it's like you're so busy the European players — Colin between the spectators and ing the crowds, while for the is working for Zimmerman, cially for these early rounds, it's hard to relax and enjoy Montgomerie — let a specta- the Europeans than there was Americans it seemed like it is making his marshal debut. but it will pick up by the what's taking place," said tor come out and putt during a with the Americans and the was all business." The 44-year-old Forest Lake weekend and it will be fun. It's Zimmerman, who was dressed practice round on the seventh crowd at the Ryder Cup," he Zimmerman, whose son, Jeff, Country Club member said on interesting to study the pros."

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Titan Tune-Up after April 15,2008, to be turned in prior to or on the The fourth annual Tommy tryout date. For more informa- Titan Tune-up will be tion, contact coach Wasio at Wednesday, Aug. 13 at Cass (313)806-0493. Benton Park in Northville. The women's cross country RU v'ball tryouts race begins at 6:30 p.m. fol- Redford Union varsity vol- lowed by the men's cross coun- leyball coach Rachel Clor will try race at 7:15 p.m. hold tryouts next week for The long course will consist players interested in playing at of one college loop and one the freshman, junior varsity or high school loop approximately varsity levels. 5,600 meter. The short course Tryouts for the freshman will be a college loop of 3,300 and JV teams will be 5:30-7 meters. p.m. Monday, Aug. 11 through Individual rants are $5 per Wednesday, Aug. 13 at Redford entrant; $25 (6-14 athletes); Union. and $50 (15 or more). Varsity tryouts will follow For more information, call each day, from 7-8:30 p.m. University of Detroit Mercy Players should have their physi- I 18 holes w/cart...Mon-Fri. before 2pm. cross country coach Guy s August Specials cals completed and arrive 15 • 4 35.00 reg players Murray at (313) 993-1724; or e- s minutes prior to the beginning 25.00 for Seniors 55 yrs+ Seniors mail [email protected]. of tryouts to sign up. For more After 72 WOOD Wee/tencte Mon-Fri 18 Holes w/Cart s Valid until 8/31/08 f information, call Clor at (248) Seniors M-F only 20°° A\ Must be 50 yrs old Patriot volleyball tryouts www.CattailsGolfClub.com s 515-0568. 8701 ByronRoad,Howell{517)545-GOLF | 2 48-4-86-8777 Weekends Tryouts for the Livonia 18 Holes w/ Cart Before 7:00 a.m. Franklin volleyball team will Get ready for soccer Or after 11:15 a.m. be from 10 a.m. until noon Boys interested in trying out HAWK~MEADOWS~[ STONEBRIDGE 517-546-4G3S • HOWELL j U U I f V, U SJ Mon-Thurs After 6:00 p.m. (varsity), 12:30-2:30 p.m. (JV) for the Redford Thurston soc- j Great Course, Great Rates and 4:30-7 P-m. (freshman) cer team can attend physical 18 HOLES W/CART $10 off 13 Holes w/Cart Fri-Sun., .After,..4:00 p.m. $18.00 AU. AGES Visit LinksofNovi.com WD-Seniors $20 - Adults $30 on Monday, Aug. 11 at the high conditioning from 6 to 8 p.m. ANYTIME AN you can GolfU! school fieldhouse. daily this week at Thurston's WILLOWBROOKS • Byron for more specials ft«EKer3 sugtf ait svaKaSiie- All players must bring a cur- stadium field. The physical (i»-I , I 'he

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To submit an item for the religion J.Curtis Goldman, World War II Glider (313) 937-2233 or e-mail Igoodman® Bible study Call Diane K. for information, (734) in Livonia continues its monthly calendar, fax it to (734) 591-7279 or Pilot, Author of Silent Warrior. For hosanna-tabor.org. A Word for You Bible Study contin- 261:5716. Bethany is a Catholic orga- program of Prayer and Eucharistic write: Religion Calendar, Observer information, call Pastor Jonathan Greek festival ues 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, in the nization under the auspices of the Adoration on the third Wednesday of Newspapers, 36251 Schoolcraft, Allen (734) 522-3710. Enjoy the culture, homemade food Green Room at the Bailey Recreation Archdiocese of the Detroit Office for each month. The church will be open Livonia, Ml 48150. Deadline for an Summer music ministry and pastries, music and dance, and Center, 36651 Ford Rd., Westland. The Family Ministry and provides spiritual, for prayer and private worship from announcement to appear in the Hymn sings Aug. 10, Sept. 7. Family shop the Marketplace with Greek 1 one hour study includes Praise and social and educational assistance 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Benediction service Thursday edition is noon Monday. Choir, all ages invited to sing at 9 a.m. artifacts and jewelry noon to 11 p.m. Worship and the Word. All are wel- through peer-to-peer ministry to in the evening, All are welcome. rehearsal and then morning service Friday, Aug. 15,10 a.m. to 11 p.m. come. For more information, call (313) the divorced and separated of all Call (734) 261-1455. AUGUST Aug. 24, and Sept. 7, at St. James Saturday, Aug. 16, and noon to 9 p.m. 289-8336. Christian faiths. Worship schedule Vacation Bible school Presbyterian Church, 25350 W. Six Sunday, Aug. 17, at Assumption Greek Summer camp Picnic 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday (9:45 a.m. Rainforest Adventure for children Mile, Redford, Call (313) 534-7730. All Orthodox Church, 21800 Marter Rd., Christ Our Savior Lutheran Early All-church and neighborhood picnic Sunday School), at Community Free entering preschool through sixth are welcome. St. Clair Shores. Admission $2, chil- Childhood Program for Summer Camp follows festival worship and com- Will Baptist Church, 33031 Cherry HiSI, grade, continues 9 a.m. to noon Vacation Bible school dren age 12 and under free. Proceeds continues to Aug. 22. The center is munion 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, on the west of Venoy, Westland. Wednesday through Friday, Aug. 8, at Emmanuel Bird Tales, adventures in the forests benefit church programs and renova- open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday lawn at Newburg United Methodist prayer and Bible study is 7 p.m. Youth Lutheran Church, 34567 Seven Mile, and jungles of the world, 6:30-8:30 tion projects. Call (586) 779-6111 or for ages 18 months to 12 years. For Church, 36500 Ann Arbor Trail, fellowship every other Friday at 7 p.m. between Farmington and Newburgh p.m. Monday-Saturday, Aug. 11-16, for visitwww.assumptionfestival.com, information, call (734) 513-8413 or Livonia. Meet new people and visit Time change * roads., Livonia. Activities include wor- ages 4-10, crafts, music and refresh-, Bethany Suburban West drop by 14175 Farmington Road, north with long-time friends, get informa- Come to hear about the love of Jesus ship, crafts, games, science, music, ments, at Cherry Hill Seventh-day Monthly breakfast meeting 9:30 a.m. of I-96, Livonia. tion on upcoming programs and how Christ for you 9:30 a.m. Sundays' Bible stories and more. Registration Adventist Church, 33144 Cherry Hill, Saturday, Aug. 16, at Leon's 30149 Ford Bethany Suburban West to grow closer to Christ, food, music, (May 25 to Sept. 7) at Faith Lutheran $20 for first child in family, $15 for west of Venoy, Garden City. Please Rd. next to Tim Horton's, Garden City. Bethany Together Dance 8 p.m. until games, fellowship, moon walk, face Church, 30000 Five Mile, west of second child, $12 each additional pre-register at (734) 524-0880. All separated, divorced and singles midnight Saturday, Aug. 30, at Don painting. Call (734) 422-0149. Middlebelt, Livonia. For information, chill Each family receives a V8S Vacation Bible school welcome; for details please feel Hubert V.F.W. Hall, 27345 Schoolcraft Dorje Chang is living in America visit www.livonfaith.org.s music CD. Call Judy Cook at (248) 442- 5:30-8:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, Aug. free to call, KathyM. (734) 513-9479. (this is the I-96 service drive east of Presentation focusing on reincar- Sunday worship 0307 for registration information. 11-15, at Good Shepherd Missionary Bethany is a Catholic organization Inkster Rd. on south side in Redford nation of the highest leader of The early service for the Anglican Vacation Bible school Baptist Church, 20915 Evergreen, under the auspices of the Archdiocese 48239). Limited to first 450 paid Buddhism, HH Dorje Chang Buddha Church of Livonia is at 7:45 a.m. at 9 a.m. to noon through Thursday, Southfield. Come join us for food, of the Detroit Office for Family admissions only. Please wear proper l!l,7-9p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, at 960 Trinity Church, 34500 Six Mile, west Aug. 4-7, at Newburg United Methodist teaching, arts and crafts. To register, Ministry and provides spiritual, social . attire. Admission $12. For more infor- E. Jeffefson, Detroit. For informa- of Farmington Road and next to Church, 36500 Ann Arbor Trail, call (248) 353-4368. All are welcome. and educational assistance through mation, call Loretta from Bethany tion, visit www.zhaxizhuoma.net/. ' Stevenson High School, Livonia. The Livonia. Call (734) 422-0149. Vacation Bible school peer-to-peer ministry to the divorced East at (586) 264-0284. Bethany is Respected Zhaxi Zhuoma, a close dis- 10 a.m. service will continue to be at Reunion The Anglican Church of Livonia holds and separated of all Christian faiths. a Catholic organization tinder the ciple of HH Dorje Chang Buddha III will the Livonia YMCA at 14255 Stark Road, For current and former members of its Vacation Bible School 6:30-8:30 Crop walk auspices of the Archdiocese of the ' lead the congregation in Detroit between Lyndon and the 1-96 service Good Shepherd Reformed Church, p.m. Tuesday-Friday, Aug. 12-15. This Kick-off planning meeting for the Detroit Office for Family Ministry Tent sale drive. The Web site is www.hischurch. 6500 N. Wayne Rd. at Hunter, year's theme is Bible Beach Bash Walk Against Hunger Saturday, Aug. and provides spiritual, social and Begoms at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, us. Westland, 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9. - Soak up the Son! For information, 16. All recruits are invited to share educational assistance through peer- at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Reformed Protestant services Several former ministers will be in call (248) 442-0422. breakfast and learn what is new for to-peer ministry to the divorced and 37775 Palmer, Westland. Household The doctrines and teachings of attendance, and there will be a pot- Mom's retreat 2008 and pick up their walk materials separated of alt Christian faiths. item, specialties like Avon, candles, solid, Reformed Protestantism are luck dinner and plenty of reminiscing. St. Michael the Archangel Parish in and pledge sheets for the walk on Summer day camp tools, houseplants, books and crafts. preached by the Rev. Sean Humby A church service will be held at 11 Livonia invites all Catholic Moms in Sunday, Oct. 5, at Rosedale Gardens Offered by Ward Church in Northville Also a used clothing sale inside the 3:30 p.m. Sundays at the Detroit a.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, as part of the the area to take personal time for Presbyterian Church, Livonia. For for children entering grades one-six, church for $2 a plastic grocery bag. Preaching Station of the Free Church reunion. For more information, call • prayer and relaxation coupled with information, call John Hirtzel at (248) continues to Aug. 24. Hours 8 a.m. to All proceeds donated to area orga- of Scotland (Continuing), at Cherry (734)721-0800. adult discussion of topics relevant 477-5181. 6 p.m. with extended care available nizations to help people in the com- Hill School, 50440 Cherry Hiil, corner Tent revival : to daily faith life 8:30-10:45 a.m. Concert at extra cost. Campers participate in munity. Cost to participate is $25 if of Ridge, Canton. For information, call Radio personality Robin Sullivan, Wednesday, Aug. 13, and Aug. 27. Karen Peck & New River, 2007 Grammy one field trip per week with additional you bring your own table, $35 to use (734) 4-02-7186, send e-maii to sean. vocalist Ruth Naomi Floyd and other Children's Ministry offered while Award Nominee, perform 6 p.m. local outings and weekly water days. one of the church's 8-foot tables. For [email protected], or visit www.mem- Christian musicians along with Detroit moms enjoy Mass, continental break- Saturday, Aug. 16, in the sanctuary Daily elective classes include sports, details, call (734) 722-1735 or (734) bers.aoi.com/rsiworship/detroit.html. preachers 2-7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. fast and discussion. Cost is $8 per at Joy Baptist Church, 37055 Joy Rd. drama, music, and foods. SHINE is a 722-4363. Sanskrit chanting 9, at Resurrection Lutheran Church session, $2 per child for Children's at Newburgh, Westland, Admission fully-licensed day care through the Bethany Suburban West An ongoing, weekly class taught on Keiiy Rd., south of 8 Mile. Health Ministry care. Call (734) 261-1455, Ext free, but seating limited. Doors open . State of Michigan Department of Monthly breakfast meeting 9:30 a.m. by Ania Kopczynski, 7-8:30 p.m. screenings offered. No charge. Call 200 or visit www.livoniastmichael.org. at 5 p.m. For information, call (734) . Human Resources. Weekly full-time Saturday, Sept. 20, at Leon's 30149 Thursdays, at Renaissance Unity, (313) 372-4902 for details. Open house 425-0466. registrations range from $135 to $165. Ford Rd. next to Tim Horton's; Garden 11200 E. 11 Mile, Warren. No pre-regis- Community Baptist revival For Hosanna-Tabor Lutheran School Carillon concert series Information available at wardchurch. City. AH separated, divorced and. sin- tration required. A free-will collection 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, • 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, at 9600 10 a.m. and noon Sunday, Auq. 17,24 org, or by calling (248) 374-5975, gles welcome; for details please feel taken at the session. For information, and 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, Aug. Leverne, Redford. The school offers and 31, at Kirk in the Hills, 1340 W. Bethany Suburban West free to call, KathyM. (734) 513-9479. call (586) 353-2300 or visit www. 11-13, at Community Baptist Church, infant day care, preschool for 3-4- Long Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills. Call Free concert featuring Air Bethany is a Catholic organization renaissanceunity.org. • 28237 Warren Rd., between Inkster year olds, full day kindergarten and (248) 625-2515 or visit www.kirkinthe- Margaritaville 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. under the auspices of the Archdiocese Church schedule and Middlebelt, Garden City. Speaker: first-eighth grades. Call Laura at hills.org. 24, during Lincoln Park Days, 3525 of the Detroit Office for Family Garden City Presbyterian Church con- Dix Rd., Lincoln Park Ml 48146. Bring a Ministry and provides spiritual, social tinues its 10 a.m. Sunday worship ser- comfortable chair, your favorite drink and educational assistance through vice with traditional hymns, scripture and a laid back mood. Call Kathy M. peer-to-peer ministry to the divorced readings and choral music (fellowship for details, (734) 513-9479. Bethany and separated of all Christian faiths. foilows). Youth.Sunday School and is a Catholic organization under the Celebration nursery care also available at 10 a.m. auspices of the Archdiocese of the This year, Israel celebrates a signifi- Adult Sunday School at 8:30 a.m. Detroit Office for Family Ministry cant milestone that provides a great Informal gathering 6 p.m. every .and provides spiritual, social and opportunity to celebrate the achieve- Sunday with scriptures and discussion educational assistance through peer- ments and history of the Jewish at the church on Middlebelt, one block to-peer ministry to the divorced and State. In honor of this momentous south of Ford Rd. separated of all Christian faiths. occasion, The Russian Chapter of Call (734) 421-7620. Health program American Friends of Magen David Single Place Ministry JULIUS A. MADOLINE MICHAEL ANTHONY U-Count Empowered to Get Health Adorn (Israel's equivalent to the Red Single Place Ministry continues to Family Edition is an eight-week, life- Cross) will host a celebration 5:30 meet Thursdays 7:30-7:45 p.m. for August 3, 2008. Age 87. REMONDINO Beloved husband of Age 97, of Spring Lake, MI, died changing program that promotes p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21, at Adat Shalom, social time, 7:45-8 p.m. opening, 8-9 Theresa. Loving father of peacefully on August 2,2008. Michael complete health and family devel- Farmington Hills. The evening include p.m. program, at First Presbyterian Joyce (Hans) Hansen of was born in Wakefield, MI, on opment. Biblically-based classes, Russian-Jewish delicacies, live enter- Church, 200 E. Main St., Northville. Canton, MI and Elaine (Robert) February 16, 1911 to Louis and workshops, exercise training, and tainment by Ben Opengeim, door Call (248) 349-0911 or visit www. Chrismas of Genoa, OH. Dearest Catherine (Chiambretti) Remondino! brother of Vincenza Paris and Sue (having both just arrived in Wakefield,! accountability. Breakout sessions for prizes and an auction. Tickets $90 singleplace.org. Mandoline both of Youngstown, OH. MI, from Fiano, Italy). Mike left" adult, youth (12-18), and kids (5-11). per person, with proceeds benefit- Cost is $5. Proud grandfather of Charina Hansen Wakefield for Detroit to attend the! Informational meeting noon Saturday, ing ARMDI. Friends and families of all Prince of Peace Church ( of Canton, MI and Chris (Emily) University of Detroit, earning a degree • Aug. 30, in R-201, at Detroit World faiths and backgrounds welcome, but Recovery, Inc., meets at 10 a.m., every Hansen of Batavia, OH. Julius was in Aeronautical Engineering. While; born September 22, 1920 to Joseph working for Ethyl Corporation in Sanj Outreach Christian Center, 23800 W. space is limited. For more informa- Wednesday at the church, Walnut Lake and Nancy Mandoline in Bernardino, CA, he met and married' Chicago, Redford. Opening Day 11:30 tion, visit www.iifetosave.org. Road and Green, West Bloomfield. Youngstown, Ohio. He joined the US Margaret Soft in 1939. They later! a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, in Bethany hay ride Recovery, Inc., is an international, Army in 1942 and fought in WWII. moved to Birmingham, MI, where I R-201, cost $75. Information available IN MEMORY OF He was in the 11th Airborne Infantry they raised their family. Margaret pre-1 Saturday, Sept. 27, for Bethany non-profit, self-help community RACHEL MAY BRANDON Division, Pacific Theater as a ceded him in death on December 11, i at (313) 255-2222, Ext. 359, or sledlie@ Suburban West and Bethany South in based service organization that helps Aug. 6,1924-March 26, 2006 Parachuter/Rifleman. On. June 21, 1999. Mike had been a 50-year active! dwo.org. South Rockwood. Cost is $20, includes people with nervous and emotional 1948 he married Theresa Frazzini at member of a Detroit area Lion's Club.! Outdoor worship hay ride, hot dogs with all the fixings disorders reduce their suffering and You will always be Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in He enjoyed fly fishing - making both J in our hearts. Youngstown, Ohio. They have been his own rods and lures, photography, i 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 31, at Holy Trinity plus beverages and a DJ. They have improve their quality of life. married for just over 61 years. After and sporting events. Mike is survived j Lutheran Church, 39020 Five Mile, an indoor facility for dining and danc- Call Martha Paul at (248) 682-9362 or Love, your family moving to MI, he maintained his by his daughter, Nancy Hilgers of Bad | Livonia. A picnic will follow. Call (734) ing. Call Kathy M. at (734) 513-9479 or e-mail her at marthapaul@sbcglobal. "husband, children, membership at Our Lady of Mt. Axe; three sons: Michael (Patty) of! 464-0211. Judy at (313) 389-4730 for tickets. net. grandchildren, and Carmel Church but also joined St. Crestview Hills, KY, Neil of Walhaila, j great-gandchildren" Thomas a' Becket Parish in Canton, MI, Paul (Patty) of Spring Lake; eight! Seekers of spiritual intelligence Spirit of Manresa Tai Chi and strength classes MI. There he was a member of the grandchildren; two great-grandchil-! Beacon Hiil Christian Church Dinner and auction begins with 5:30 Orchard United Methodist Church is STA50 Club. A memorial service will dren; a sister, Theresa Billie of (Disciples of Christ) pastors show p.m. Mass Saturday, Sept. 27, at hosting a Tai Chi class 7-8:30 p.m. be held at St. Thomas a' Becket Wakefield; a brother, Ferdinand] how injustices in the Bible are played The Marriott at Centerpoint, 3600 Mondays in the Mac at the church, Parish, Canton, MI on Tuesday Remondino of Roseville, MI; and sev-j August 19, 2008 at 10:30am. eral nieces and nephews. Mike was; out today and why God gave you a Centerpoint Parkway, Pontiac. Cost 30450 Farmington Road, Farmington www.mccabefuneralhome.com also preceded in death by his brothers j passion for justice, during the 1 p.m. $150, $250 patron, includes dinner, Hills. Anton and Anthony Louis. Mike's \ Sunday worship service in August at siient and live auctions, dancing. The cost' per class is $10 or $40 pre- family would like to thank all his care-; St. Michael Lutheran Church Chapel, Call (248) 644-4933, Ext. 34 or visit paid for five classes. LOUISE A. givers at Simarron where he resided • BAILEY - NEDERVELD the last nine years. A funeral mass for; 7000 N.Sheldon, south of Warren, www.manresa-sj.org. Manresa Jesuit The strength class takes place 9:30- Mike will be held at 11:00 a.m. Canton (enterthrough south double Retreat House is a place of quiet, 10:30 a.m. Monday and Wednesday. Of Goodrich.Formerly of Birming- Saturday, August 9, 2008, at St. doors next to play area) For infor- peace and prayer that seeks to help Cost is $5 per class. Drop-ins wel- ham, Died August 3, 2008, Age 60. Patrick's Catholic Church in Grand mation, call (313) 402-6900 or (313) Mother of Lauri Alarie of Haven with Rev. William Langlois as people grow in their spiritual life. come. Chesterfield Twp., Todd (Rose) Hall celebrant. Friends may meet the fami- 806-PRAY, send e-mail to beacon- Tiny Tots Preschool For information, call (248) 626-3620 of Algonac, Tammy (Brian) Price of ly Saturday one hour prior to the serv- [email protected]. Now enrolling for 2008-2009, open- ' or visit www.orchardumc.org. J. WHITFIELD "Whit" Ohio and Dante Nederveld of Clio. JONES ice at the church. Interment will be in Water works park ings for 3- arid 4-year olds at Holy Church offerings Grandmother of Brandon, Gabrielle, Spring Lake Cemetery. Memorials to August 3, 2008, age 82, of Franklin. Michael, Bailey and Addison. She his favorite charity, Leader Dogs for For families needing ail-day activity, Trinity Lutheran Church, 39020 Five Riverside Park Church of God, Sunday Longtime executive for Michigan was preceded in death by her parents, the Blind, are appreciated. Ward offers SHINE day camp with Mife, Livonia. Cost $25 for the first worship is at 10 a.m., Wednesday bible Manley and Winifred Bailey and her Bell. Beloved husband of Anne for 50 Arrangements by VanZantwick Bartels hours from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. Cost is • child, $20 for each child thereafter. classes (child through adult) at 7 p.m. years. Dear father of Carrie Jones and brother, Kim. Louise had worked Kammeraad Funeral Home of Grand $115, requires pre-registration. Details Call (734) 464-0211. Youth outings held monthly. Nancy O'Connor (Michael). Loving with her parents at the Manley Bailey Haven, MI. Share memories with the grandfather of Benjamin O'Connor. Funeral Home. Funeral Services 1:00 family at their online guest book at: atwardchurch.org, Crafters wanted The senior group (age 50 plus) has Cousin of Sally Rice, Nita' Lancaster p.m. on Wednesday, August 6, 2008 www.vbkfuneralhome.com The Women's Guild of St. Michael lunch together every month. and Joseph Lancaster. A celebration at the Bethel Chapel Assembly of UPCOMING Catholic Church of Livonia invites all The men get together for breakfast of his life will be held Saturday 11am God, 10011 Lewis in Clio, Michigan. at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Interment will be with her parents at Bethany Suburban West interested crafters to participate in the first Saturday of the month plus Rodgers & Cornell Chapel), 32515 the Southfield Cemetery. Deadline fs Sept. 1 for head count their annual Craft Fair and Bake Sale 9 we offer choir practice for all singers. Woodward (btwn 13-14 Mile). Arrangements by the OBITUARY for Detroit Princess Riverboat cruise a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, in the All visitors welcome. Visitation begins 10:30am. In lieu of Huntoon Funeral Home, Pontiac. POLICY The church is at 11771 Newburgh at flowers family suggests memorial featuring Air Margaritaville 7-9:30 cafeteria of St. Michael's School, 11441 tributes to Birmingham, MI 48009 or The first five "billed" lines of an p.m. Friday, Sept. 12. Cost is $54.50 Hubbard, south of Plymouth Rd. 8- Plymouth Road, Livonia. Call (734) WILLIAM "Bill" NIPP obituary are published at no cost. the Franklin Historical Society, P.O. Age 89, August 4, 2008. Beloved hus- and includes cruise, meal, tax and foot-long tables are available for rent 464-0990 for details. Box 250007, Franklin, MI 48025. All additional lines will be band of Virginia for 64 years. Dear charged at $4 per line. You may gratuity. For details or reservations, at $25 each. Applications available at Church services View obituary and share memories at: father of Judy (Ron) Blome and Kerry place a picture of your loved one www.desmondfuneralhorae.com call Kathy M. (734) 513-9479. Bethany parish office or on-line at www.livoni- Want a unique church experience? (Vickie). Grandfather of Tony (Carrie) for an additional cost of only $6. is a Catholic organization under the astcnichael.org. A photo of the item(s) Join in Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. for and Harlyn (Heather). Great-grandfa- Symbolic emblems may be ther of Rocco Walker, Vincent, Gabriel included at no cost (example: auspices of the Archdiocese of the sold must be submitted. a service that will lift your entire fam- and Autumn. Brother of Maggie (Bob) American Flags, religious Detroit Office for Family Ministry Fall craft show ily, but be prepared for what will hap- Eddlemon. Deacon and teacher at First symbols, etc.) and provides spiritual, social and Applications are now being accepted pen after just one service at Riverside Baptist Church of Garden City. He was educational assistance through peer- for the Fall Craft Show noon to 6 Park Church of God, 11771 Newburgh loved'by all and will'be missed dearly. Deadlines: to-peer ministry to the divorced and p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, and 10 a.m. to 4 (corner of Plymouth Road), Livonia. Services were held Wednesday. Friday 4;1S PM for Sunday Arrangements by Wednesday 9:45 AM for Thursday separated of all Christian faiths. p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at Riverside Call (734) 464-0990 for information. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home. Exploring the Catholic faith Park Church of God, 11771 Newburgh, Thrift store Obituaries received after these deadlines When you've lost will be placed in the next available issoe. Starts 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, Livonia. For details, call (734) 464- Open Wednesdays 9:30-11:30 a.m. and m Bixman Hail (church buifding) at 0990. Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at St. e-mail your obit to St. Aidan Catholic Church, 17500 James Presbyterian Church, 25350 W. youv notice on [email protected] ONGOING website and In or fax to: Farmington Rd., Livonia. Call (734) Six Mile, Redford. Call (313) 534-7730. Attn: Obits c/o Charolette Wilson 425-5950. Thursday fellowship dinner Tai Chi class 586-826-7318 Bethany Suburban West All are welcome, 6 p.m. dinners Orchard United Methodist Church, For more Information call: Charolette Wilson Monthly dance 8 p.m. until midnight catered by The Cookie Lady, Susan 30450 Farmington Road, Farmington 586-826-7082 Saturday, Sept. 6, at St. Robert Navarro, at St. James Presbyterian Hifls, is hosting a Tai Chi Class by Sam or Liz Keiser Bellarmine, 27101W. Chicago at Church, 25350 W. Six Mile, Redford, Purdy, Wu Style Tai Chi.. 586-977-7538 Inkster Rd., Redford. No dance lesson Cost is $8. Call (313) 534-7730. This meditative form of Martial Arts or toll free 800-579-7355 this month. Cost $10, refreshments Eucharistic adoration ask for Char or Liz included. Doors open a 7:30 p.m. St. Michael the Archangel Church Please see CALENDAR, B7 Call www.hometownlife.com Observer & Eccentric j Thursday, August 7,2008 (*) B7

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BY LINDA ANN CHOMIN a real revival of God's spirt mon in the South. When an is great for reducing stress and is OSE STAFF WRITER and a demonstration of his evangelist came to town, great for over-all health memory power and presence." everyone went. Revivals and balance. Pastor Jonathan Allen Years ago Allen said many stir up that spirit of getting Everyone is welcome from begin- likes to compare the brown- revivals started as prayer to know Jesus Christ as ning to experienced participants ing of the grass at this meetings. Rev. George your savior, to encourage at any time. Classes continue time of year to waning Whitefield, an English growth and live a Christian every Monday. Cost per class spiritualism in the church evangelist, is credited life." depends on number of par- and community. The good with bringing preaching The goal, says Allen, is to ticipants. For information or to news is that like dormant to the masses outdoors in concentrate people's atten- reserve your space, call (248) 701- lawns which only look the American colonies in tion for four days and hope 1587 or (248) 626-3620. Visit www. dead, Christian faith can be 1740. He was part of the the inspiration builds. orchardumc.org for updates. revived — although it takes second wave of religious "We try to get a revival Living Water series more than water to restore revival known as the Great of our members and others Mark McG'iivrey leads a 10-week enthusiasm for the Lord. Awakening that took place to come too. We encour- video series called H20 start- For four days, Aug. 10-13, from 1730 to 1745 and age people to come all four ing 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, at Allen is holding inspira- extended from Maine to days," said Allen. "Anyone Memorial Church of Christ, 35475 tional Revival services at Georgia. who wants to come is wel- Five Mile, Livonia." Call (734) Community Baptist Church Community Baptist come. People get blessed 464-6722. The group is open to in Garden City complete Church's special services and express themselves. men and women who would like with evangelist speaker will be held indoors, last Baptists have been known to review the basic teachings of J. Curtis Goldman and a about 11/2 hours and are to say a few Amens and Jesus who claimed to be living praise band. open to the public. Allen Hallelujahs." water. Allen began attending says real revival isn't Goldman is making Couple prayer series revivals long before he denominational but affects a return appearance at St. Colette Church, 17S00 became pastor of the church everyone in a city. Community Baptist Church. Newburgh, Livonia, is offering in 1980. His father James B. "We heard stories about He first preached there in a Couple Prayer Series (www. Allen regularly held reviv- the early part of our nation the 1950s. Goldman and cotipleprayer.org) for married als from the time he became when churches were on dirt Allen's father went to Bible or engaged couple, began 7-9 pastor of the church in floors, few people attended," college together. The young- p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, in the Activity 1945. said Allen. "Whenever God er Allen renewed the friend- Center Hali. For registration infor- "We pray and ask the Lord worked and moved spiri- ship when he saw Goldman mation, call Mary Ellen at (734) to renew our spiritual life," tuality blossomed. That's at a fellowship meeting in J. Curtis Goldman is the speaker for the Community Baptist Church revival 464-4435. said Allen, who leads the when a whole city could Texas. in Garden City. A World War It Glider Pilot, the 85-year-old retired pastor has New schedule congregation of about 1OO be changed. The Great Goldman established written a book, 'Silent Warrior.' 9 a.m. Sunday school for all ages members. "It's a concen- Awakening Revival, which, Temple Baptist Church in and Faith Forum, 10 a.m. Worship trated time to bring that was one of the first ones, Albuquerque, N.M. in 1953. his 3-wheel bike racing a bone so you can imagine the Service with Communion and renewal of spiritual life. The church attendance went He retired as pastor in 2003. A little boy on his block," said kind of stories this guy can nursery, at Holy Cross Evangelical purpose is to try to send up. There were less crimes. World War II Glider Pilot,- the Allen. tell." Lutheran Church (ELCA), 30650 Six that refreshing rain of spiri- Teens quit using foul lan- 85-year-old Goldman has writ- "He was winning when the Mile, Livonia. All visitors welcome. tual revival to the church guage. I think revival ten a book, Silent Warrior. boy's bike nudged his back [email protected] For more information, call (734) and reach out to the com- changes people. "I wrote to him two tire and he went tumbling (734)953-2145 427-1414 or visit www.hoiycrossli- munity. We're praying for "Revival was pretty com- weeks ago and he's been on over but never broke a vonia.org. Your Invitation to Worshi

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1 33640 Michigan Ave. • Wayne, MI Clarenceville United Methodist Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church (Between Wayne Rd. & Merriman Rd.) 20300 Middlebelt Rd. • Livonia (734) 728-2180 248-474-3444 United Me 14175 Farmington Road, Livonia Just north of I-96 CHURCH Virgil Humes, Pastor Pastor Beth Li brand e 10000 Beech Daly '313-937*3170 Saturday Evening Worship 6:00 p,m Worship Service 9:30 AM 9:30 - Trad. Worship & Sun. Sch. 734-522-6830 Sunday Worship 7:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. • Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 AM 11:00 - Contemp. Family Worship Wednesday Praise Service 6:00 p.m. • Wednesday Children, Youth and Add! Bible Study 7:00-8:30 p.m. Nursery Provided www.redfordaldersqate.org Sunday Worship Sunday/Bible Class $•30 & 11:00 am - Traditional 9:45 am Early Childhood Center Staffed Nursery Available Phone 734-513-8413 "More than Sunday Services" EVANGELICAL NEWBURG UNITED Making disciples who share the love of Jesus Christ CATHOLIC Summer Worship Service Pastors: Robert F.1 Bayer and Anthony M. Creeden COVENANT 10:00 a.m. thru August 31st 1 Dynamic Youth and Children's Programs • Excellent Music Ministries "Open Hearts, Minds & Doors" • Small Groups For Every Age 36500 Ann Arbor Trail ST. ANNE'S ROMAN • Outreach Opportunities CATHOLIC CHURCH FAITH COVENAOT between Wayne & Newburgh Rds. HOSANNA-TABOR I Pastor: MISSOURI SYNOD LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL' Immemorial Latin Mass CHURCH Dr. John Qrenfell III 14 Mile Road and Drake, Farmlngton Hills 734-422-0149 25630 GRAND RIVER at BEECH DALY 3600 Leverne • So. Redford • 313-937 Approved by Pope St. Pius V in 1570 Associate Pastor: Rev. David Wichert 313-532-2266 REDFORD TWP Worship Service Pastor - Reverend Paul Undlin St. Anne's Academy • Grades K-8 (248) 661-9191 Worship Service First United Methodist Church and Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m, 23310 Joy Road • Redford, Michigan Sunday Worship 9:15 & 11:00 A.M. 5 Blocks E, of Telegraph • (313) 534-2121 \ of Plymouth Sunday School Wednesday Evening Service 7pm Mass Schedule; and Children's Church "~* 45201 NQIUI Territorial Road First Fri. 7iOO pjn. 9:15 a.m. Contemporary (West of Sheldon Koatl) 10:00 a.m. Education Hour 10:45 a.m. First Sat 11:00 a.m. 9:15 & 11:00 A.M. Christian School Sun. Masses 7:30 & 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Traditional (734) 453-5280 Rev. Marsha M. Woolley Pre-Kinderaarten-ath Grade Confessions Heard Prior to Each Mass www.pfumc.org Visit our website: www.newburgumc.org Child Care provided for all services The Rev. Timothy P. Hslbeth, Senior P.i Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions TheRev.Dr.Victor F.Halboth,Assistant Tuesdays at 7;00 EM. Youth Groups • Adult Small Groups

St Genevieve Roman Catholic Church sr\!MH-l>\> SON EVANGELICAL , Kisen Christ Luthei an * St Genevieve School - PreK-8 .S.\. David W. Martin, Pastor VIM MINI HNOUINMIONM PRESBYTERIAN 250 Ann Arbor Road * Plyrr 23015 Jamison • Livonia • 734-427-5220 .(1 Mile W. of Sheldon) (East of Middlebelt, between 5 Mile & Jeffries) MASSiTues. 7 p, Wed.,Thurs. 9 a (734) 453-5252 , Sat. 4 p, Sun 11a I c jmmer Worship 9:30 ~*-\ Cherry Hill Seventh-day ROSEDALE GARDENS , Memorial Day througf St. Maurice Roman Catholic Church Adventist Church PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) • Labor Day Weekend 32765 Lyndon • Livonia • 734-622-1616 ... WARD 33144 Cherry №11, Garden City, MI 48135 9601 Hubbard at W. Ciiicago, Livonia, fv*l Ilj, ** - eiical Presbyterian Claarh I 11 i II t lit luisl iiil i (between Merrimsn S Farmington Roads) (between Merriman 8 Farmington Fids.; MASS: Mon. 8:30 a, Fri. 8 30 a (I bbckwestofVenoy) Phone: 734-524-08SO Sat. 6 p, Sun 9a Pastor: Eddie Petreaca Casual, Contemporary, <»<••..„ (734)422-0494 ^ Hi * www.rosedategardens.org Meetings on Saturdays for: 40000 Six Mile Road Excellent Children's Chapel Worship Service Early Morning Bible & Health Class-8 a.m. 9:00 am i i "just west of 1-275" Worship Service-£nglish-9:30 a.m, Program Traditional Service niU-'- "rjdles English & Spanish ** 10;30am Northville, MI Meets at Franklin H.S. in LUTHERAN CHURCH | I Ages) 11:00 a.m. 248-374-7400 I CHURCHES OF | Livonia on Joy Road WE WELCOME YOU TO A FULL SERVICE CHURCH WISCONSIN SVSOD i I THE NAZARENE I /et Meeting-7 p m (Be/ween Merriman and Middlebelt Roadsj Traditional Worship at 10:00 a.m. 8:00,9:30 & 11:00 A.M. 734-425-1174 ST. PAUL'S EV. Join us for coffee, bagels and Contemporary Worship CHURCH & SCHOOL donuts after the service! tfi St. James Presbyterian 9:30A.M. PLYMOUTH CHURCH =^= Church, USA 10 FARMINGTON ROAD,I OF THE NAZARENE 25850 West Six Mile Rd. Nursery & Sunday School During ONfA (734) 261-1360.3if Redford (313) 534-7730 the 9:30 & 11:00 Hours WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday Worship Service -10:00 A.M., Sunday Evening Service • 7:00 p.m. SUNDAY: 8:30 A.M. & 10:30 A.M School -10:15 A.M., Thursday Dinners - 6:00 P.M. THURSDAY; 6:30 P.M. CHRISTIAN Thrift Sic re every Sat. 5 t'f Bi i i~v»" Nursery Cars Provided • Handi l * i_J J SHENCF Rev. Paul S. Bo№ tVV07At.ii i i •!• JI ii f— in nun • it v" ui i h oro first Church of Christ, Scientist, Plymouth 1100 W.Ann Arbor Hail, Plymontb, MI 734-453-0970 EWNCELICULLTHERWl Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. CHURCH IS AMERICA i Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Wed. Evening Testimony Meeting 7:30 CHRISTIAN CHURCH iDOCj p.m. Heading Room located at church Timothy Lutheran Chut i h Saturday 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. A Reconciling in Christ Congreg 'fto i "4 4-* H i-ti Beacon Hill Christian Church 8820 Wayne Rd. f Prubyiemti ciauch Between Ann Arbor Trail & Joy I (Disciples of Christ) j Livonia • 427-2290 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. • Worship: 10:30 a.m. "Where Your light Stimesl Pastor: Dr. Jimmy McGuire Worship Service: 1 pm SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES Services held at: Madonna University's Kresge Hall St. Michael Lutheran Church - Chapel* 8 30 A M & 11 00 A M 36600 Schoolcrait Road • Livonia 7000 N Sheldon Road, Canton, Michigan 46157-2753 *Enter through the south double doors next to the play area Rev Dr Wayne Ten Roberts & Minister Dr Carolyn Ann Roberts, Co Pastor- 313 402 6900&313 dO6 FRAY or beaconh\\\ccdoc@ao\ con

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hold tryouts next week for . players interested in playing Holiday Automotive Group at the freshman, junior var- They celebrated another is teaming up with Redford sity or varsity levels. successful season in the North Union head football coach Tryouts for the fresh- Redford Central Little League Miles Tomasaitis in a unique man and JV teams will be on Saturday at Claude Allison fund-raising opportunity for 5:30-7 p.m. Monday, Aug. Park and the weatherman the football program; 11 through Wednesday, Aug. finally cooperated. Under an arrangement 13 at Redford Union. Varsity for the first time in four similar to one in place for tryouts will follow each day, years, according to NRCLL Livonia Public Schools, from 7-8:30 p.m. Players vice president Darrell Hively, Holiday Automotive will should have their physicals the end-of-year shindig was take $200 from each vehicle completed and arrive 15 min- not rained out. sale or lease and funnel the utes prior to the beginning of As a result, all .of the base- money into a non-profit tryouts to sign up. For more ball players and their families fund (50l(c)) to benefit the information, call Clor at were able to get a proper send- RU football team. (Holiday (248) 515-0568. off to the year. Automotive has three loca- "The comments from all tions: Livonia Chrysler Jeep Get ready for soccer parents was (it) was noth- on Plymouth Road, Holiday Boys interested in trying ing short of a classic event," Chevrolet on Grand River out for the Redford Thurston beamed Hively about the pic- in Farmington Hills and soccer team can attend nic. Century Dodge on Telegraph physical conditioning from There were trophy presenta- Road in Taylor.) 6 to 8 p.m. daily this week at tions for all teams, not to men- Money would be used Thurston's stadium field. The tion a free lunch. But that was mostly to buy non-essen- physical conditioning will only part of the fun on tap at tial equipment and uniform prepare students for tryouts, Claude Allison. needs, although Tomasaitis which are scheduled to begin For example, some of the said he would like to buy a on Monday, Aug. 11. recreational options included PHOTOS BY RENA LAVERTY new water-supply system for All students interested water slides, a dunk tank and the upcoming season. in trying out must have a inflatables. Adults could get in Members of the champion Major Tigers celebrate their winning season during Saturday's North Redford Centra! Customers must bring the physical dated after April ^ on the fun thanks to a 50/50 Little League picnic at Claude Allison Park. coupon when buying or leas- 15, 2008. For informa- raffle in hopes of winning ing a vehicle in order for the tion, contact coaches Chris prizes. day even better. "This was the first year we Hively continued. "It was hard donation to be completed. Riffenburg at criff@earth- Of course, hot dogs (Hively Another highlight, noted decided to honor our president to get the microphone from For more information, go to link.net or (313) 952-2158 or • estimated he grilled 500 of Hively, was honoring league (Mockeridge) with a plaque for him honoring other people but www.weloveholiday.com; con- Peter Van Well at (313) 937- them), cold pop and water- president Robert Mockeridge all the years of his service and I finally got it away from him tact Dave McDonald at Livonia 0856. melon helped make the special with a plaque. leadership he has provided," so I could do the honors." Chrysler Jeep (734-525-5000); or contact Colleen McDonald (248-474-0500) regarding There are plenty of activi- Holiday Chevrolet or Century ties going on with Garden Dodge. City's boys soccer program. • The Garden City High GC volleyball tryouts School boys soccer team will Tryouts for the Garden be holding tryouts 5-8 p.m. City girls volleyball team will Monday, Aug. 11 and Tuesday, be from 3:30-5:30 p.m. (JV Aug. 12 at the Pinnell players in grades 9-10) and Athletic Field (Garden City from 5:30-7:30 p.m. (varsity Middle School). Meanwhile, players) beginning Monday, preseason conditioning is Aug. 11 at the high school. taking place this week, from 6-7:30 p.m. daily also at Thurston v'ball tryouts Pinnell Field. Redford Thurston's volley- H The team will also be ball teams will hold tryouts holding an alumni game 2 Monday, Aug. 11 through p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16 at Wednesday, Aug. 13 at the Pinnell Field. Alumni play- school's auxiliary gym. ers are sought to participate. Ninth graders will try They should contact coach out for the freshman team Bill Torni via e-mail, coach© from 4-5:30 p.m. Monday gchssoccer.com. and Tuesday and 4-6 p.m. ffl Meanwhile, the Garden M- -TdfU'. I Pf T. A r'•ClTd * "U I I* ' »»d c" -h- 1* S M Wednesday; 10th and 11th City boys soccer program C -t '• i-tl L-a-n n -ran fi1" oft KM Col-1 re [. • ct'ils graders can qualify for the will be hosting "No-Limit team parent coordinator; and Kathy Tarr, director of fund raising and sponsorship. junior varsity or varsity Texas Hold 'em" tourna- teams while seniors may only ments on Saturday, Aug. 23 i.r.i out for varsity. JV and and Saturday, Sept. 20. The varsity tryouts will be 6-7:30 events will be held at the p.m. Monday and Tuesday Sports Venue Bar and Grill and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday. in Garden City at Maplewood Every player in North Redford Coach Natalie Wasio may and Middlebelt. There is a Central Little League received a move players up to a higher $50 buy-in with cash prizes trophy at the picnic. caliber team. All students determined by the turnout. interested in trying out must Contact coach Torn! for have a current physical, more information on tryouts, dated after April 15, 2008, the alumni game, and the to be turned in prior to or poker tournament; email yout date. For more is [email protected] ;ion; contact coach or phone him at (734) 522- (313) 806-0493. 4094. The team has a website: •' J 13ll tryouts http://mernbers.aol.com/gcv- •d Union varsity vol- soccer with more details and sach Rachel Clor will events posted.

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SUMMER CONCERT SERIES IN WESTE.AND When: 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, Pam & Scott, easy listening; 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17, Tyrone Hamilton Ail Stars, R&B and light rock Cost: Free Where: Westland Library Performance Pavilion, behind the Westland Public Library, 6123 Central City Parkway, BYWENSDYVONBUSKIRK Westland O&E STAFF WRITER For details: Call (734) 722-7620 ob Harris is proud to be the Tip: Bring your own lawn chair "oldest Rolling Stones fan in or blanket America," especially since the title was bestowed by Mick Jagger himself. At 78, the Redford resident recently teamed up with attorney John Douglas Peters to publish "Motor City Music behind Rock and Roll: The 1960s and 1970s" (Arcadia Publishing, 2008, $19-99). The book, part of Arcadia's "Images the Westland of America" series, is a photographic account of musicians with ties to Detroit. On its cover is a snapshot of a conser- Library attracts vative Harris with The Rolling Stones when they visited Detroit on their second American tour in 1965. In 1999,, Harris a relaxed crowd tracked the Stones down at the Townsend Hotel in Birmingham to get the photo BY LANA MINI signed. OSE STAFF WRITER That's when Jagger gave Harris his prized nickname, which has since been If you want a relaxing night immortalized in a song by Benny and the with easy listening pop rock, Jets. bring a blanket or lawn chair For three decades, the Stones photo or just lean against a tree at the had lingered in Harris' basement along- Westland Library Performance side other memorabilia from his days as Pavilion on Saturday, Aug. 10. a concert promoter, band manager and There you can hear the publisher of the "Teen News." upbeat yet relaxing songs by That material, along with Harris' expe- music duo Pam & Scott. rience as an industry insider, set the foun- The twosome singer/song- dation for "Motor City Rock and Roll," writer/guitarist/keyboard but the book might never have happened combination — who may bring if it weren't for Harris' son Tony, also of in a surprise third musician Redford. — have been performing at "He's a commercial painter, always the pavilion for several years. bragging about his dad wherever he goes," Guitarist Scott Veldhuis is the Harris said. "He was hired by this lawyer former economic developer of and told him I was looking for someone to Westland. help me write a book." A week later, on Sunday, Aug. Peters, a published author from 17, the musical style changes Belleville, was intrigued. from easy listening to rhythm "I went to his office, brought him some & blues/light rock with the pictures," Harris said. "I have a cardboard Redford author Bob Harris (right), shown on the cover with The Rolling Stones, music of Tyrone Hamilton All box with hundreds of pictures. He said penned 'Motor City Rock and Roll: The 1960s and 1970s.' Stars. bring them down, so I did." If you didn't even know that Harris' photos inspired an eight-month Stevie Wonder home from the Michigan all these stars." concerts happened behind quest to capture Motor City rock history State Fair, meeting a pre-teen Michael Harris said he was unfazed by fame, the library there's still time to from the 1930s through Madonna. The Jackson during a local TV appearance, and never made a fortune. Instead, he check out the fun. About 200 to book also includes iconic images from and managing acts like Suzy Quatro, earned a modest living and raised six chil- 300 people attend each concert . Detroit photographers like Frank Pettis Grand Funk Railroad and Three Ounces dren. He now has 19 grandchildren, 25 — part of the summer series — and Leni Sinclair, such as Jimi Hendrix of Love. great grandchildren and two great-great sponsored by the Westland City on stage at the Masonic Temple, and Janis Youth fueled the fire of rock 'n' roll, grandchildren. Council with cooperation of Joplin arriving at Detroit Metro Airport. and as publisher of "Teen News" Harris Still, his rock and roll dreams persist. Westland Parks & Recreation. Extensive captions describe each musi- rubbed elbows with many musicians that Harris hopes to round up performers Integral to the concerts are cian's contributions to rock and roll, as came to town. Some of them faded into from the book for the world's largest book the behind-the-scenes people well as their relationship to Detroit. obscurity, while others earned legendary signing and concert. who organize them. Among them are photos of Highland status and spots in the Rock and Roll Hall "I love music. I love the music business," For decades, the Westland Park's Bill Haley (of Bill Haley & His of Fame. he said. "Anybody who really loves rock Cultural Society has been Comets) shaking hands with Elvis, "I talk to all these stars just like I'm and roll should get this book." active with the purpose to bring and Johnny Cash around the time he talking to you now," Harris said. "For arts and entertainment to the worked on the Cadillac assembly line on some reason it just come natural to me. "Motor City Rock and Roll" is available wherever residents of Westland. Woodward Ave. Over the years I've been very lucky. There books are sold. For more information on Bob The society's treasurer, Ernie Harris shares stories of driving a young aren't too many people around who met Harris, visit www.myspace.com/oldestrolling- Johnson, has worked the sum- mer concert series for more than 20 years. Johnson helps book bands that will appeal to a variety of people, and also FUN& FOOD IN LIVONIA BIG TOP COMES TO PLYMOUTH spreads the word. Culinary Extravaganza 2008, Schoolcraft Grab the family for an afternoon of "We tried to aim music College's premier food and wine scholarships fun as the circus rolls into Plymouth toward younger people, but the fund-raising event, is set for Sunday, Sept. old-school style this Saturday. audience still tends to be older," 28 in the VisTaTech Center on the college's Sponsored by the Plymouth Lions Club, Johnson said. "So we choose Livonia campus. Tickets are $50 per person, The Kelly Miller Circus will perform musicians who will appeal to and a few sponsorship packages ($300- two shows, 2 and 5:30 p.m. Aug. 9 on our audience." $5,000) are still available. Packages include the grounds of Central Middle School. The "more mature" guests pre- and post-event recognition along with Performances include elephants, horses appreciate musicians like Pam tickets to the event. and a cast of international circus stars & Scott and Tyrone Hamilton. More than 50 area restaurants will par- under a beautiful circus tent. Founded The last concert there was ticipate in this year's celebration of food during the Depression, the circus is performed by Stolen Moments, and wine. A wine tasting and silent auction celebrating its 70th anniversary this who perform popular cover hits featuring theater/sporting event tickets plus year. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6* like Mambo #5, / Will Survive unique food and wine items also are planned. for children under 12 on circus day. and Sweet Caroline. Call (734) 462-4518 to order tickets. Advance tickets, $9 for adults and $5 . "We also get a lot of line By L Mini for children, are available at Busch's, dancers attending the shows," Kroger, Dairy King, Wiltses Pharmacy Johnson said. "That is always and Plymouth Dental Associates. really fun." >lymouth-based Barefoot Productions offers up 'A Midsummer Night's By W. Von Buskirk Johnson said the crowd is The 8th Wonder Theatre Company Dream'this month. laid-back and even on hot days has partnered with The Village Theatre the evening breeze usually of Canton to present its first production, BAREFOOT AND DREAMING makes it comfortable behind Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Plymouth-based Barefoot Productions will present QUILTED HISTORY the library because of the trees Dreamcoat, running Aug. 8-17 at Shakespeare's classical Midsummer Nighfs Dream, Aug. The Birmingham Historical Museum providing shade. 50400 Cherry Hill Road. Director and 7-10 and 14-17 at The Walker/Buzenberg building, 240 N presents "Quilts from the Chatfield- Choreographer Phil Simmons has been Main St. in Plymouth. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Thursday- Hersey Family," Aug. 23-Oct. 25. The involved in eight productions of this Saturday and 2 p.m. Sundays. Fall into a world of wood exhibit features nine beautifully crafted If you didn't even know that show and said: "I've never seen a Joseph sprites and magical potions with a cast of local actors that quilts that represent a mastery of the art concerts happened behind the or a Narrator who dance as well as ours." includes: Livonia residents Elizabeth Wbitcomb, Nathan of fine needlework and nearly 200 years library there's still time to Those coveted lead roles belong to Brad . Corliss, Matt DeLisle, Pamela Satchwell, JCorie Bieleniec, of history. Quilt patterns include Around Frenette and Britney Coleman respec- Chelsea Parkkila, Eric McCormick, Steve Schreuder, Ethan the World, Lady of the Lake, Log Cabin check out the fun. About 200 to tively. Tickets are $10-$l6. Call (734) Mclntyre, and Joy Hollowell; Plymouth residents Trevor and Dresden Plate. Note cards reflect- 300 people attend each concert 394-5300 ext. 3 or visit villagetheatre@ Wnuk, Ken Karges, Steven White, Lia De Biasi, Michael ing a Nine Patch Pattern and others will canton-mi.org. Michaux, Anita Michaux; and from Farmington Hills be sold in conjunction with the exhibit. - part of the summer series By S. Casola — Alex McNeese. Tickets cost $15 at the door, or call (313) Admission is $l-$2. Call (248) 642-2817 -sponsored by the Westland 582-4310. or visit www.ci.birmingham.mi.us. By S. Casola By W. Von Buskirk. City Council with cooperation of Westland Parks & Recreation. D2 (*) Observer & Eccentric j Thursday, August 7,2008 www.hometownlife.com

Paul and Silvia t DePalma I ( city bites have 4 cups prepared green tea, chilled opened \ SHOP LOCAL ASIAN GROCERS Nico & Vail, FOR OLYMPIC PARTY THEME 4 Blue Bunny Bomb Pops melted, an Italian chiiled deli and Celebrate the Olympics with a 8 strawberries cafe. refreshing Asian drink and a \ cup raspberries dessert cooked with a torch. 'A cup blueberries For supplies and ideas, visit: For Tapioca Pearls: Bring the • Asia Grocers, 29406 J water to a boil and add pearls. - * Ail . V* Orchard Lake Road, Boil for 30 minutes covered. •rz E Farmington Hills, (248) 865- Remove from heat and let sit for 5000; 30 minutes. Strain water and • Jeramm Westside Oriental mix tapioca balls with melted Store, 29464 Ford Road, Bomb Pops. Garden City, (734) 421-0019 For Smoothies: In a blender • August Chinese mix tea, melted Bomb Pops, Supermarket, 42488 Cherry strawberries, raspberries and Hill Road, Canton, (734) 844- blueberries. Blend until smooth. Add tapioca balls and serve Throw a party with the chilled. Serve in a clear glass Olympic theme with these with a wide straw in order to enjoy the tapioca pearls that tips, recommended by NBC sink to the bottom. Universal: • Set up your banquet table RUSTY BUCKET CORNER Olympics-style by placing a TAVERN IN NORTHVILLE PHOTOS BV BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER tall, medium, and short box under a tablecloth to look like A new family-friendly estab- a winner's platform. Place cor- lishment opened on the corner responding tags marked "1st, of Sheldon Road and Five Mile 2nd and 3rd" on each box. Sit Road, on Wednesday. serves up a different dish on each plat- The Ohio-based restaurant BYWENSDYVONBUSKIRK form. chain markets itself as an ™ •* OSESTAFF WRITER cuisine reflects the blended flavors of both B String colorful Chinese neighborhood gathering spot. families. paper lanterns around the "From family dinners to Nico & Vali has been open less than two "We're more than a deli, but not quite a res- .* St house. Save money by check- business lunches, after-work months, but the menu has already changed taurant," said DePalma. "It's quick serve so peo- ing your local craft store for gatherings and post-game three times. ple can get in and out, but we stress the quality Chinese New Year decorations celebrations, Rusty Bucket Paul DePalma, owner of the new Italian eat- of our Italian foods." or re-use Fourth of July mate- has become a destination for ery in Plymouth, said the tweaks are meant to Sandwiches include "old school favorites" like rials. anything involving great food keep things fresh. corned beef and clubs to panini filledwit h unique • Use the official Olympics and drink," said Rusty Bucket "I've changed it to include customer requests, ingredients. Those served on paidina bread have pictograms or different President Gary Callicoat. and take off items that weren't selling. I only been a hit, DePalma said. international flags as place- "Frequent diners and first- want to serve what moves. I want to keep it as "Piadina dates back thousands of years in mats and decor background. time guests feel an immediate close to eating at home as possible," he said. Northern Italy. You can get it on the side of the Templates can be printed sense of warmth and familiar- DePalma starts each morning typing up daily road, the autostrada," he said. "It's a round, flat off online or purchased craft ity when they walk through specials that typically include pasta, meat and bread, stuffed with ingredients like prpsciutto and stores. the door, and that fits right chicken or fish dishes, along with vegetable and arugula, folded and grilled." • Create ballots for your in with the environment in potato sides. Other selections include panzerotti del giorno guests to fill out their predic- Northville." "We have a lot of talent in our kitchen. I talk (stuffed pizza), frittata del giorno (Italian-style tions for different Olympic The menu including salads, to everyone and see what we have," he said. "If omelet), specialty pizzas and homemade Italian Nico and Vai! features Italian events. Give the winners grilled items, "pub favorites" it comes in the door, I'm serving it that day, bot- bread. specialty foods, too. Chinese take-out cartons full and kid's menu. Favorites tom line." Customers can also opt to take home frozen of candy or gift certificates. include deep fried pickles, fish Entrees include rigatoni in meat sauce, chick- varieties of their homemade lasagna, pizzas and NICO S VALHTAMflN EATEKY (Take-out cartons can be and chips and more.. en marsala with portobello mushrooms, fried sauces, as well as Italian specialty grocery items. 744 Wifig Street, downtown found at local craft stores.) The Bucket seats 180 indoors calamari and baked tilapia, "all with an Italian "There's nothing pretentious about our food. Plymouth, at the corner of Wing • Try this recipe and 34 on the patio. It's a 4,500-square-foot restaurant twist." It's really simple and we want people to taste the and Deer, (?34) 207-7880 Sides range from green beans almondine to flavors so we don't drown it with sauces," DePalma and tavern with exposed brick Menu; Panini, cfabatta and BOMB POP BUBBLE TEA peas and carrots, while potatoes are usually cut said. "The most we'll use is fresh olive oil." Bubble Tea staffed in Taiwan in walls, wood floors and dark into wedges and roasted with rosemary and Nico Vali isn't an Italian word. It's a combina- paidina sandwiches {$6.95 and the early 1980s, and now there are wood accents. Memorabilia olive oil. tion of the names of DePalma's son, Nicola, and under), soups and salads. Daily Bubble Tea shops on every street cor- from area sports teams and Nico & Vali is a family business, with his two daughters, Valentina, and Liliana. specials, $4.95-$5.9§a la carte, ner in Asia. more than 20 flat screen tele- DePalma's wife, Silvia, along with his father, The DePalma name is a familiar one. Paul's or $7.95-$8.95 with vegetable For Tapioca Pearls: visions line the walls. mother-in-law and cousin working behind the family owned DePalma's Italian restaurant on and potato sides. 7 cups water There is also a Rusty Bucket scenes. Plymouth Road for a decade before selling it. Hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Monday- ! cup tapioca pearls in West Bloomfield. DePalma's parents hail from Northern Italy, Visit www.rustybuckettav- Saturday I Blue Bunny Bomb Pops, meltect while his wife's are from Central Italy, and the is report. For Smoothie: ern.com

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DEVON AIRE CIVIC old corn ASSOCIATION CORN ROAST Where: FOF families of the entire square mile between Plymouth and Joy and Merriman and BY LANA MINI This Saturday, Aug. 9, streets Middlebelt - in Livonia. OSE STAFF WRITER are barricaded on Sunset from When: Saturday, Aug. 9 from Richland north to Robert noon to 4 - p.m. Back in the '60s, there was streets and Robert between Tickets: $4, visit a big corn roast with kegs of Sunset and Flamingo for the www.devortairelivonia.org beer in a Livonia park field that event. or call (734) 838-1283. started at 9 p.m. and went late They'll play horeshoes, host into the night. three-legged and potato sack Price mc!udes:Hot dog, corn- That residential party, for races, and play badminton and ortfne-cob. chips, soria or bot- people who lived in the Devon Bocci ball just like they did tled water and ice. Tickets are Aire subdivision, happened back in the'60s. sou at the event, but volunteers every summer for about 25 Kohloff is a newer active say life wi:l be a little easier for years until eventually it faded member of her subdivision trrem If you call ahead of time. away. It just got a little too committee. She loves hearing wild. the tales told from long-time The corn roast resurged a residents who attended the zest of two iimes few years ago, is still popular, roast back in its heyday. zest of one large lemon but now it's a family-safe event Times have changed, of % teaspoon salt that's minus the beer. course, but what has remained A' teaspoon black pepper . •"• "It's still fu volunteers." Association is a not-for-profit barbecue, with fire burned down; Kohloff said volunteers will association that promotes to white coals, turning corn ;- often. ,';•:: grill and cook about 25 dozen social neighborhood gathering. Cook until nicely browned. '| ears of corn. All this corn talk making you Or, you can wrap the cobs in a Generations of families that hungry? Try this easy recipe: paper towel — still in their husks live in the square mile between — and microwave for about 3 Plymouth and Joy Roads and LOWER FAT GRILLED CORN minutes. Turning on each side. Merriman and Middlebelt in WITH CHILI LIME SAUCE Total microwave time about 5 Livonia gather to eat corn and 6 ears of corn minutes and then remove husks. swap stories. More than 300 Slather hot corn with chili lime people are expected to attend. Chili Lime Sauce: butter and serve. 1 stick of soy margarine, softened (*) Observer S Eccentric I Thursday. August 7,2008 www.hometownlife.com in Old

BY LANA MINI OSE STAFF WRITER What: Hooping for fun at On the border of Redford, the outdoor Temple of the in the Detroit area known as American Dream, "Old Redford" dance hoopers 17363 Lahser, in the Old Redford from around the country will gather on Friday, Aug. 8, to area of Detroit. hoop for fun and help local When: Friday, Aug. 8, children, and you're invited. from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday is World Hoop Day, Suggested donation: $5 buys a a day when hooping dance hoop for a iocai child; $15 for a performers join the commu- child overseas nity to work together to raise Details: money ~ $5 per person ~ to buy dance hoops for local www.worldhoopday.com, kids in need. www.detroitdreamproject.com The reason? To spread joy. of the American Dream "Everyone is happy in a — located at 17363 Lahser hoop," said hooper and yoga Road, Detroit in the Old instructor Micha Adams, an Redford-Brightmoor section organizer with The Detroit of Detroit. Hoopers. In addition to Adams, the World Hoop Day was dedi- Detroit Hoopers are Faith cated in 2007 to bring hoops Shinaver, Danielle Kaltz, to underprivileged children Susie Elfakir and profession- locally and in Third World al hoop performer Revolva. countries. If you haven't seen the out- There are many aid orga- door wooden temple, Friday nizations that donate food is the day to go. and medical help to those • It's a public art park area in need, but there's little designed by Detroit art- done to enhance the emo- Micha Adams and members of The Detroit Hoopers ask the public to come ist David Best and built by tional welfare of impover- have fun with hoops on Friday - and help raise money to buy hoops, and put a group called The Detroit ished children, the Detroit smiles on the faces, of kids in need. Dream Project. Hoopers say. The reason for the ornate; Hooping Day will be cele- on the Redford border. Project, Motor City Blight Indian-inspired temple is to brated in L.A, New York, Tel Detroit Hoopers partnered Busters and other groups to bring beauty, pride and spir- Aviv, Berlin — and Detroit, with the Detroit Dream host the event at the Temple ituality into the Motor City.

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SOMETHING DIFFERENT Marquis Theatre: "Shoemaker and the Elves, through Sept. 21,135 Main, Northviile (248) Livonia Arts Commission: Liz S Bill Oliver, LOCALS LEAD "SORDID LIVES" ART OF CRUISIN' Antiques Roadshow in Michigan: See the popular 349-8110, www.northvillemarquistheatre. Mixed Media/Sculpture, through Aug. Catch local actors Rosemary Alexander and In conjunction with the Woodward PBS show as it tours the states and stops com. 30, Fine Arts Gallery, second floor, Chris Pudlo in the new comedy Sordid Lives: Saturday, Aug. 9 at DeVos Place, 303 Dream Cruise, Orchard Lake Framing Spotlight Players: "Hello Dolly" runs Sept. . Livonia Civic Center Library, 32777 Monroe Avenue NW, Grand Rapids. The Series, on MTV's Logo Network. Based on & Gallery presents an art exhibit cel- 19-20,26-28 and Oct. 3-5, Village Theater at Five Mile Road, (734) 466-2490; Livonia Greenmead Historical Park: Sunday tours at Del Chores* cult movie and play by the same Cherry Hill, 50400 Cherry Hill, Canton (734) Arts Commissioners, mixed media, and ebrating car culture of bygone days. Historic Greenmead, 1-4 p.m. Sundays, 394-5460, www.spotlightptayers.net. -. "Collections," through Aug. 29, Livonia name, Sordid Lives tells the story of an out- "Dream Cruisin'," now through Sept. 6, through October, Greenmead is located Tipping fointe Theatre: "I Love You, You're City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, (734) landish Texas family presided over by maLri- features commercial artists who worked at 20501 Newburgh (at Eight Mile Road) in Perfect, Now Change, Sept, 3:5; "The Livonia. 466-2540. arch Peggy Ingram (Rue McClanahan), who as illustrators and photo retouchers for Dinner Party," Nov.19-21; "The Rabbit Hole," Rock Financial Showplace: Novi Rubber Stamp S takes in bar singer Bitsy Mac Harling (Olivia the Big Three, including Don Wieland, Feb. 4-6,2009; "The Complete Works of ' Paper Arts Festival, Aug. 16-17; My Favorite CLASSICAL Newton-John), recently released from prison. William Shakespeare (Abridged)," April Ken Taylor, Jim Fetter and Gerald Bead Show, Aug. 29-31,46100 Grand River, Plymouth Sympheny League: Entertainment 22-24,2009,361E. Cady Street, Northville, Alexander and Padlo star opposite Peggy's Freeman. Purchase their car-themed Novi, www.rockfinancialshowplace.com. book sale, with coupons for entertainment (248)347-0003. purposes, purchase a 2009 book and get transvesLite son "Brother Boy" Ingram (Leslie artwork, or commission an original oil, The Village Theatre of Canton: 8tti Wonder a 2008 book free while supplies last, E734) Jordan), who is locked in a mental institution. acrylic or pencil drawing of your own THEATER-COMMUNITY Productions presents "Joseph and the 451-2112, www.plymouttisymphony.org. Alexander, of Grosse Pointe Woods, reprises classic vehicle. Orchard Lake Framing The Farmington.Players: "Barefoot in the Park," Sept. 26 to Oct. 18; "it's a Wonderful Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," Aug. CLUBS her role as Dr. Eve from the play and movie. & Gallery is located on Orchard Lake Life," Nov. 28 to Dec. 20,32332 W. 12 Mile, 8-17,50400 Cherry Hill Road, Canton, (734) Plymouth Coffee Bean: Open mic 7:30-10:30 Chris Pudlo, of Saint Clair Shores, is fellow Road between Lone Pine and Pontiac Farmington Hills, (248) 553-2955, www. 394-5300 ext. 3 or villagetheatre@canton- p.m. Mondays, 884 Penniman, Plymouth. mental patient Conroy. Catch new episodes at 8 Trail in West Bloomfield. Call (248) farmingtonplayers.org. mi.org. myspace.com/plymouthcoffeebean. p.m. Thursdays or visit www.logoonline.com. 538-9021 or visit www.orhcardlake- COMEDY BvW.Von Busklrk framing.com. Fox Theatre: George Lopez, Sept. 20, $49.50- By W. Von Buskirk $59.50; Young Guns of Comedy with Arnez J, Lavell Crawford, Kevin Hart and host CHORUS AUDITIONS Sheryl Underwood, Sept. 27; Kathy Griffin, Oct. 18; Jeff Dunham, Nov. 29, $37,50-$65, The Farmington Community Chorus will 'MILLIONAIRE'HOLDS AUDITIONS at 2211 Woodward, Detroit, Ticketmaster. hold open auditions for new members at 7:30 "Who fcrtsibBe AMiBkmaire; wifl hold com (248) 433-1515. p.m. three consecutive Tuesday evenings, Sept. Joey's Comedy Club of Livonia: 8 p.m. shows 2, % and 16 at the Costick Center, 28600 W. various progr^nstii^etro Detroit • Fridays and Saturdays, 36071 Plymouth Road, (734) 261-5500, www.kickerscom- Eleven Mile Road in Farmington Hills. All Auditions vMhe held7-*B axa. Wednesday, Aug. plex.com. voice parts are welcome; singers must be at fa0^hXbyg least 18. The FCC, directed by Steve SeGraves Evergreen Road, atUaiveSsSy Oent^-Kochoff and accompanied by assistant director Susan Clutch Cargo: Children of 8odom, Oct. 4; Garr, is entering its 29th year. The 85-voice Relient K with Ludo, This Providence, tastalkient ofNetflkMfci Dollar Movie House of Heroes, Oct. 11; All Time Low, Nov. mixed chorus is composed of singers from Week," a specialty seriesfeaturing movie-theme d 21,65 L Huron, Pontiac. (248) 645-6666. throughout the metro Detroit area. The group questkras. Auditioners may ateo try outfi»: a regu- DTE Energy Music Theatre: Backstreet Boys, rehearses 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesday evenings at tor Aug. 8; Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem the Costick Center. Beginning in September, Festival with Slipknot, Disturbed, Dragonforce, Mastadon, Machinehead, the Chorus will rehearse a new repertoire of those^H> share their names withfeuxsis people * Underoath, more, Aug. 9; Dolly Parton, holiday and festive music for their 29th annual Aug. 13; Travis Tritt, Aug. 14; Steely Oan, holiday concert, with performances Dec. 18-20 Aug. 15; Judas Priest, Aug. 18; Third Day at Oakland Community College. Call (248) 471- sode&Fot^hformatioa and rules visit www. and Switchfoot, Aug. 21; Brooks S Dunn 4516 or visit www.farmingtonchorus.com. millionairetv.eoin. •with II Top, Aug. 23; Allman Brothers Band, Aug. 27; Maroon 5 and Counting Crows, Aug. 29; Journey, Heart, Cheap Trick, Sept. 9; Toby Keith, Sept. 14,7774 The Palace of Auburn Hills: Rascal Flatts, Sept. 349-8110. www. 6666, www.ticketmaster.com, information Sashabaw Road, Clarkston. (248) 645- 20; Nine Inch Nails, Aug. 23; Celine Dion. . northvillemarquistheatre.com. (313) 964-5050, www.zonjic.com. 6666. Sept. 26; Janet Jackson, Sept. 27; The Who, PennTheatre: Summer Cinema Matinee The Fillmore-Detroit: Tokio Hotel, Aug. 12; Oct. 21; New Kids on the Block, Oct. 25; Series, "Life Begins for Andy Hardy," Aug. MORE MUSIC No Fear Music Tour with Bullet for My Coidplay, Nov. 3; Sarah Brightman, Dec. 3, 7; "The Yearling," Aug. 14; "Swiss Family Heritage Park: Free "2008 Stars in the Park" Valentine, Aug. 16; Kottonmouth Kings, 1 Championship Drive, Auburn Hills, (248) Robinson," Aug. 21; "The Muppet Movie," concert series at new amphitheatre, 7:30 645-6666 or Palacenet.com. Aug. 28; showtimes 1 and 7 p.m., all seats, p.m.-dusk, Sun Messengers, Aug. 7; Shout Aug. 24; Sigur Rosr Sept. £3; Seether Sept. 24; My Morning Jacket, Oct. 4; Henry BenCen Riverfront Plaza: Kansas, Aug. 8; Blue S3,760 Penniman, Plymouth 734-453-0870, (Beatles tribute band), Aug. 14; Farmington Rollins, Oct. 26,2115 Woodward, Detroit. Oyster Cult, Aug. 15; Foreigner, Aug. 22, www.penntheatre.com. Community Chorus, Aug. 21; Jill Jack, Call (248) 645-6666. www.gmrencen.com. Redford Theatre: "The Adventures of Robin Aug. 28, all at 24915 Farmington Road, The Fox Theatre: Maze, Sept. 13: Kern with Royal Oak Music Theatre: Squeeze w/Aimee Hood," with Warner cartoon "Adventures of Farmington Hills, (248) 473-1857/1870. Rahsaan Patterson, Sept. 26; Celtic Mann, Aug. 29,318 W. Fourth Street, Royal Rabbit Hood," Aug. 8-9; "The Scarlet Claw" Livonia Surnmer Concerts: Fabulous Oldies Thunder, Oct. 14,2211 Woodward, Detroit, Oak. (800) 919-6272, www.royaloakmusic- with Warner cartoon "Rabbit Transit," Aug. But Goodies Band, Aug. 7; Livonia Youth Ticketmaster.com (248)433-5515. theatre.com. 22-23; "Airplane," Sept. 12-13,17360 Lahser Philharmonic, Aug. 14; "Music from the freedom№11 Amphitheatre: 0 Love and Special • Road, Detroit, www.redfordtheatre.com. Garage" featuring Consider It Done, Sauce, Aug. 8; Poison with Dokken, FAMILY The 42nd Street Drive-In: Double Features Brandenburg, No One's Anthem, Good Luck Sabastian Bach, Aug. 9; Paramore Canton Cinema: Free matinees 10 a.m. £ 11 start at 8 p.m. for $7 at Emagine Theatre, Varsity and Time Enough at Last, Aug. 16; with Phantom Pianet, Aug. 13,14900 a.m. Saturdays, 43555 Ford Road, (734) Novi. Shows: "Blue Sunshine" and "Brain Hardline Drive, Aug. 21, all 7 p.m. at Civic Metropolitan Parkway, Sterling Heights. 844-3456. Damage," Aug. 7; "Castle of Blood" and - Center Park, Five Mile and Farmington Call (248) 645-6666. "Beast from Haunted Cave," featur- Roads; Livonia Symphony Orchestra, Aug. Joe Louis Arena: Def Leppard with REO FILM ing an appearance by Wolfman Mac, 28,7 p.m., Livonia Rec. Center, Five Mile at Speedwagon and Styx, Aug. 23; How Compuware Arena: Drive-in theatre, open Aug. 14; "Lemora: A Child's Tale of the Hubbard. Sweet th3 Sound, a gospel choir competi- seven days a week through Sept. 7, gates Supernatural" and "Long Weekend," Aug. tion, Sept. 20; Carrie Underwood, Oct. open at 7:30 p.m., movies at dusk (usually 9 21; "Female Demon Ohyaku" and "Quick MUSEUMS 4; So You Think You Can Dance, Oct. 25, p.m.). $9,13 and older; $7, children 4-12 and Draw Okatsu," Aug. 28. www.emagine- Detroit Institute of Arts: DJ Spooky's Rebirth (248) 645-6666, www.ticketmaster.com, students; free, children 3 and under, 14900 entertainment.com. of a Nation, 8 p.m. Aug. 14; "Kenro Izu: OlympiaEntertainment.com. Beck Rd., Plymouth, (734) 927-3284, www. Sacred Places," through Oct. 12; "The Majestic Theatre: Buckethead, Sept. 29,4140 compuwarearena.com. JAZZ Private World of India's Mughal Emperors: Woodward Ave., Detroit (313) 833-9700. Marquis Theatre: Celebrates 30th anniversary Alexander Zonjtc's Smooth Jazz Cruise: 5:45 (full Albums of Painting and Calligraphy from Michigan Theatre: Alanis Morissette, Oct. 7, with classic movies at 7:30 p.m. $5 includes buffet dinner) and 9 p.m. (hors d'ouevres) the Chester Beatty Library," Aug. 23 to Nov. 603 E. Liberty, Ann Arbor. (248) 645-6666. popcorn. "Murder on the Orient Express," Tuesdays: Alexander Zonjic and Friends 16,5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit. Call (313) Meadow Brook Music Festival: Chris Isaak, Sept. 5; "Operation Petticoat (The Pink featuring Ken Navarro and Fhe Motor City 833-7900. Aug. 17; Disney Music Slock Party Tour, Submarine), Sept. 6; "The Natural," Sept. Horns, Aug.12; Gerald Albright, Aug.19; Plymouth Historical Museum: "Inaugural Gowns 11 1 Aug. 19-20; George Thorogood S The 12; 'The Great GatsDy, Sept. 13; "Gaslight; Kirk Whalum, Aug. 26, The Detroit Princess of the First Laaies" i ursi through Nov. 5, Destroyers, Aug. 21, en the campus of Sept. 19; "Funny Girl," Sept. 20; "The Riverboat Port of Call dock, Atwater and 155 S. Main, Plymouth, $2-$10, (734) 455- Oakland University, Rochester Hills. (248) Sundowners," Sept. 26; "Out of Africa," Bates in downtown Detroit just west of the 8940, www.plymouthhistory.org. lOWti mes - Text MUMMY with your ZIP CODE to 43KjX {43549)1 645-6666. Sept. 27,135 E. Main St., Northville, (248) Renaissance Center, Tickets, (248) 645-

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Teas, at 2 and 4 p.m., class at Schoolcraft College and strollers to toddler beds, for individuals in fashion, interiors and feature scones and nors d'eeuvres. began doing research. clothing and personalized related design industries, will be held Call (313) 268-2245 or visit www.forev- "The one thing I kept com- lunch boxes. LittleOnesBabyGifts.com Tuesday, Aug. 12. RSVP at (248) 739-1284 ersweeney.com. ing across was the line 'do King is constantly on the features a blog, online shop- or FGLDetroitdJgmatl.com. something you love, that you're prowl for merchandise that's ping parties, a gift registry, Rochester Hosts Property Tour WEST BLOOMFIELD-Guys N Gals is interested in and that makes unique. and a section devoted to eco- • Managing motherhood is like ROCHESTER - The Rochester home to an in-store artist that can you happy,'" she said. "I sat "I just keep finding cuter and friendly products. running a biz, so why not put Downtown Development Authority personalize merchandise on request, back, looked down at my belly more personalized stuff," she King hopes someday she and your job title in writing? Hip will host its first-ever Downtown helping local fashionis-philes put and the house, and I said I said. "Items you can't find at her husband, who works in Mama Catling Cards are a great Rochester Property Tour 1-7 their stamp on jeweiry, accessories know babies and kids, so I Babies R Us or Target." construction, can quit their day way to share contact info with p.m.Thursday, Aug. 14, showcas- and small home goods with embroi- jobs. For now, she's focused on prospective playdates,-$25.99 for ing available retail lease space in dered names, monograms and more. 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