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Riding a tidal wave of voter support, Richard LeBlanc charges trounced two Democratic rivals in Tuesday's state House pri 2006 PRIMARY BY DARRELLCLEM mary and vowed to begin a ELECTION VOTE TOTALS STAFF WRITER campaign for victory in November. The following vote totals represent how voters in Westland voted for Two former high-ranking "I'm excited, and I'm ready to contested races in Tuesday's primary officials of the Wayne-Ford start working on the general election. The winner is denoted by a •. Civic League will face criminal election," LeBlanc said Tuesday charges as early as today for night, cheered on by a jubilant U.S. Senate allegations they embezzled crowd inside the AMVETS Post • R - Michael Bouchard 1,430 thousands of dollars Jrom the 171 in Westland., R-Keith Butler 1016 nonprofit organization, LeBlanc amassed nearly 18th State House Westland Police Chief Daniel twice the votes as rivals James D- James Godbout 1,353 Pfannes confirmed Tuesday. Godbout and Vince Petitpren • D-Richard LeBlanc 3,106 The charges will follow an combined, handily winning the 0-Vincent Petitpren 316 investigation that began more 18th District Democratic nomi Wayne County Executive than a year ago involving alle nation. He will now face 0 - Marion Ector 231 gations of missing money. Republican Sam Durante, who . •D-SohertA.Ficano(l) 3,851 Pfannes said two former offi ran unopposed in Tuesday's, pri D - Ricardo Richard Moore 245 cials each will face charges of mary. R- Ramon J. Patrick 979 embezzling more than $20,000 With just over 20 percent of R-Deborah West 973 from the league - a nonprofit Westland voters casting ballots, Circuit Court organization that raises money LeBlanc commanded an early • Jerome C. Cavanagii 1,881 Wanda Evans > 504 for youth athletic activities. TOMRAWLEYiSTArr rnuiOGRAPHES lead in vote tallies and never lost it. He carried all but one of Judith Ann Grady 559 The officials are expected to Leonard Mungo 245 turn themselves over to author Patty Unna shows Richard LeBlanc the results from voting at the precinct at Lutheran High School in Westland. NeiiJ.Sawicki 647 ities for an arraignment in on is term-limited State Rep. &lenn Anderson whose has thrown his support behind the Westland city councilman. PLEASE SEE LEBLANC, A4 John J. Sullivan 923 Westland 18th District Court, 12th County Commission the chief said. • D - Kay Beard (J) 3,507 Aside from its youth pro D - Verneli Massey 645 grams, the civic league building SMART MIflage on Wayne Road south of Ford Renew .60 mills levied by Wayne also has a history of being a County Public Transportation Authority gathering spot for political BY STEPHANIE ANGELYN CAS0LA percent in favor of recall, 60 ly involved." to allow continuation of transportation events and election parties. STAFF WRITER percent opposed for each of Markarian said she is by the Suburban Mobility Authority for The league has hosted activi the five trustees, with slight ready to "move on" and see Regional Transportation. The miliage ties ranging from bingo to "It's time to heal." differences. Lessard received the community come togeth shall be renewed at .59 mils, due to wrestling contests to raise Those words — shared the most individual votes to er, "This is just the begin Headlee Rollback. money. Tuesday by Steve Futrell, support a recall at 8,916, ning," she said. • Yes 5,142 The new charges won't be the president of the Citizens for while Scheel took the fewest Freeman added: "We have No 1,843 first time that a league official Livonia's Future — echoed at 8,423. a huge job ahead of us. The Livonia Public Schools Recall has been in trouble for allega throughout Livonia Public In most Livonia precincts, community has to heal. We (Total represents entire district) tions of illegally taking money. Schools School District this the voters opposed the all have to be part of it. Rob Freeman Former President Neal week. recalls; however, pro-recall Everybody." Yes...8,793 Ho.J4,671 Greenfield was charged last The grassroots citizen's sentiments prevailed in vote Supt. Randy Liepa said Dan Lessard year with larceny for allegations group failed to unseat totals at Hull, Taylor, Adams the message in the school Yes...8,916 NoJ4,171 and Roosevelt, Cynthia Markarian he stole $1,400 in bingo money. Trustees Dan Lessard, Rob district this week remains Yes...3,646 No..J4,372 He also faced drug charges Freeman, Cynthia Futrell said he was proud the same, regardless of the &J& I*?-* Lynda Scheel after police said they found Markarian, Lynda Scheel to see how many people election results. Ye$...8,423 Ho...l3,839 cocaine while searching his and Kevin Whitehead on turned out to vote — not "Our focus is on getting Kevin Whitehead Westland house. Tuesday. They will remain only in the recall election, school started and healing Yes...8,516 H0...13J35 Greenfield pleaded guilty in on the board, along with but in the May school board the community," he said July of last year to possession of members Tom Bailey and election. Wednesday morning. less than 25 grams of cocaine, Steve King. "It's a sign to our board "School starts Sept. 6 for the Sue Brda of Westland holds a recall sign for and Wayne County Circuit About 28 percent of voters members that they'd better kids." voters to see as they go to vote at Nankin Mills Judge Margie Braxton dis cast ballots in Livonia. Vote be on their toes," he said. Elementary Tuesday. Look for more photos missed the larceny charge after margins came in at about 40 "We'll continue to be active PLEASE SEE RECALL, A4 online at hometownlife.com vS^a^^vk?^ prosecuting and defense attor neys reached a plea agreement. During his sentencing last August, Braxton placed Greenfield on probation for one year for the cocaine charge, eard: Creating jobs will be at heart of her 15th term ordered him to face alcohol and drug testing, and to attend B¥ DARRELL CLEM '"*** the Nov. 7 gen Tuesday to congratulate her - neither of them a Wayne nesses maintain their employ Gamblers Anonymous meet STAFF WRITER eral election. on her victory. County resident - could seek a ment levels. ings. Her 12th Still, Massey indicated that commission appointment. "If people don't have jobs, "I don't even have a gambling Unbeatable as ever, Wayne District she isn't done with politics. "I plan to serve out rhy term they can't properly raise their thing," Greenfield told the County Commissioner Kay includes "I'll definitely be back," she just as I have my other 14 families and attain the quality Observer at the time, , Beard sailed easily to victory Westland, said. "I'll be running again in terms," she said. of life that we like to have." The sentencing brought a in Tuesday's primary, defeat Inkster and two years." In her new term, Beard In Westland, Beard beat swift resolution to the case, but ing her opponent by a 4-to-l south Livonia. Beard, a Westland resident hopes that she and her com Massey by a more than 5-to-l Westland police Sgt. Chris margin. Beard "I'm very formerly of Inkster, captured a mission colleagues can help to margin, accumulating 3,507 Benson had said last August Beard clinched a 15th con pleased and landslide victory with 80 per stimulate job growth. votes compared to Massey's that ah investigation was con secutive two-year term by gar honored that so many people cent of vote totals compared "There has been a lot of job 645. tinuing into whether substan nering 5,455 votes compared voted for me," Beard, 85, said. to Massey's 20 percent. She loss. Anything that we can do Beard continued to domi tially larger amounts of money to Democratic challenger "I guess the voting public is has consistently defeated her on the county level that can nate in districtwide tallies, were missing from the civic Vernell Massey's 1,350 in pleased with the way I handle opponents by huge margins. help to alleviate that is some although her margin of victory league. unofficial results. myjob." Beard dismisse4 rumors thing we all need to concen narrowed somewhat to 4-to-l. Beard, the longest-serving Massey, a 48-year-old .that she would step down trate on," she said, "We need Her new term will start on [email protected] commissioner in history, faces Inkster resident, said she early during her next term so to look for new businesses to Jan. 1. {734} 953-2110 no Republican opposition in planned to call Beard on that one of her two daughters come in and help older busi [email protected] | (734) 953-2110
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What better place to get the Easy, Cheap, Fast, Nutritious Recipes for Paul's "Big Three" retail facil and Waterford big box thrift to bargain-hunters and also is teering and purchases at information you need than the library? - Students and venture beyond mac and ities in tri-county area. stores are unique facilities affordable to people: looking SVdP thrift stores, the Society There is so much to think about - cheese and ramen noodles. SVdP will open the that offer more than 20,000- to stretch their dollar a little is able to provide 30,000 scholarships, roommates, cooking for Teen Advisory Board Meeting:? Westland Thrift Store and square-feet of retail and dona further. The nicer we present households across southeast yourself, and living in a tiny space, to p.m. Aug. 9. Donation Center, the largest tion processing space. The the store to our customers, the Michigan each year with start. We have several brand new books Join other teens and have your say in thrift store in Wayne County, concept converts vacant large- better quality of merchandise domestic goods and assistance to heip those.i n need of money for col helping to select books, programs and to the public at 9 a.m. end retail space in high-traffic is donated which keeps us with housing and utility pay lege, including the 2007 editions of prizes for teen activities. All slxth-12th Saturday, following a VIP shopping centers into facili competitive in a varying econ ments for families in need. College Board Guide to Financial Aid and graders are welcome. preview today. ties that manage a large vol omy." SVdP is a major provider of Directory of Financial Aids for Women, Adult Book Club: 7 p.m. Aug. 15 The 22,900-square-foot ume of retail and resale The store will offer a wide human and disaster relief For those looking for the free applica This month's bookselection.is facility is the most recent goods. selection of clothing for men, services, assisting people in tion for Federal Student Aid, there have Eventide by Kent Haruf. Please read the addition to the Society's grow Since March 2005, the women and children, designer crisis who have been victims been some changes. Thegovernment no book before the meeting. All are wel ing chain of 10 thrift stores Society has opened a 38,000- and retro fashions, career of fires or floods, lost their longer issues paper applications; you come. across southeast Michigan square-foot former Best Buy wear, footwear, in addition to job, or other urgent situations can only access it online. You can use Book Signing: 7 p.m. Aug. 16 and the third major big box facility in Clinton Township, antiques and collectibles, jew by providing emergency sup the library's Internet computers to do so Join nationally recognized author operation to serve the metro the largest thrift store in oper elry, electronics, records, port. at www.fafsa.ed.gov or do it from home David L. Holmes, for an informal talk and politan Detroit tri-county ation by SVdP, and a 20,000- books, sporting and outdoor SVdP is one of 10 organiza or school. Nervous about living with a book signing of his latest book, Faiths of area. It's located at 6613 square-foot former New York equipment, furniture, and tions nationwide selected by stranger? Living in a new town? Cooking Our Founding Fathers. Holmes' book has Wayne Road at Hunter in the Carpet World and pet store in many other household items. the United Methodist for yourself? We can help with that, too. been reviewed by the Washington Post Westland Shopping Plaza. Waterford. More than 300 All 10 SVdP thrift stores Committee on Relief to par Check out The Naked Roommate and 107 and the New York Times All are wel "The grand opening of our shoppers visit the big box will offer special sales in cele ticipate in Katrina Aid Today, Other issues You Might Run into in come. Call the library to reserve your third big box thrift store in stores each day and SVdP offi bration of the Westland Store a two-year case management College by Harlan Cohen. The book gives seat Westland is an extraordinary cials anticipate the Westland grand opening. grant funded by FEMA to advice from real college students about store to draw similar numbers roommate situations, long-distance rela occasion for the Society as the Store hours are 9 a.m. to 9 assist with the resettlement of Information Central is compiled by of customers and donors. tionships and living on a budget, to largest thrift store in Wayne p.m. Monday through hurricane victims in the metro Marilyn Kwik, at the William P. Faust name a few topics. County," said SVdP Executive The Big Three will anchor Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Detroit area. Public Library, 6123 Central City Parkway, Director William Brazier. the Society's chain of thrift Sunday. New items are SVdP works in conjunction You may also want to have a look at Westland. For more information, call "This store also joins the stores in southeast Michigan. received daily with merchan with the Archdiocese of It's Okay If You're Clueless by Terry. (734) 326-6123. Information Central is ranks of our two other big box The big box approach is a dise rotated every "Six td eight Detroit, netwbrking with McMillan. For those concerned with compiled by Marilyn Kwik, at the William operations. These three stores modern trend in thrift store weeks. 2,000 Vincentian volunteers squeezing into a small dorm room, try P. Faust Public Library, 6123 Central City ' in Wayne, Oakland and retailing that allows the Donors may drop off items in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Scaling Down: Living Large in a Smaller Parkway, Westland. Call (734) 326-6123. Macomb counties are a criti Society to remain competitive seven days a week until 30 Lapeer, St. Clair and Monroe cal part of the Society's mis in a changing marketplace, minutes before closing at the counties. Surplus from the sion to help the poor. said Ray Minton, vice-presi- - drive-up donation center thrift stores support SVdP's "Through donations and dent of Thrift Store behind the store. Donor pick other charitable operations, purchases at our thrift stores, Operations and a retired ups for large items and quan including the Society's food the Society of St. Vincent de Kmart marketing executive. tities can be scheduled by call depots, youth summer camps A graphic that accompanied a story on Detroit Wayne County Paul is able to assist 30,000 "We're definitely on a roll," ing (877) ST-VINCE (877-78- and health care facilities. Airport's impact on the local economy incorrectly identified the University of Detroit as the source for the graphs. The informa tion is from the University of Michigan-Dearborn.
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Whitehead agreed. the city's 42 precincts, tying with "It's time to do the right Godbout in the Westland Meadows thing and put the focus back mobile home polling place. on student learning " he said. Amid cheers, whistles and From a procedural stand- , applause inside the AMVETS hall, point, Liepa said, keeping this LeBlanc thanked supporters who board intact will save the dis wore his blue campaign T-shirts - trict a good amount of time, the color that has become associat effort and energy. School offi ed with Democratic-voting areas. cials are working pn the fin "I love the way you're dressed," he VWWfr. ishing touches of a district- shouted, firing up his supporters wide reorganization plan. even more. TOM HAWLEVI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER The Legacy Initiative closes LeBlanc, a Westland City Council James Godbout greets Steve Cicotte at seven buildings and reorgan member, clinched 65 percent of the precinct based at Cooper Elementary izes the district into upper ele vote totals compared to 28 percent in Westland'5 northend in hopes of mentary, lower elementary, for Godbout, his council colleague. winning the Democratic nomination in Petitpren, who served in the state the 18th District State House race. 'A tremendous amount of House in 1965-70, received nearly 7 percent in his failed comeback. Durante and advances to tbe state prk has been done in the In raw but unofficial numbers, House. LAWRENCE MCKEE STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER LeBlanc garnered 3,106 votes com Most political observers believe schools. The plan has been Mike Bouchard with wife, Pain, and daughter, Mikayla, 16, speaks to the audience at The Community House pared to Godbout's 1,353 and that Durante will face an uphill bat implemented extremely, Tuesday. Petitpren's 316. Many political tle in the 18th District - a longtime observers had predicted a closer Democratic stronghold. Durante well. We still have work to race. has said he will try to convince vot "I'm thrilled," LeBlanc, 48, said. ers that it is time for change. do/ "I was convinced that people would If LeBlanc wins the Nov. 7 gener Randy Liepa Bouchard focuses on support my candidacy, but this al election and secures a two-year margin would have been a lot to term, he said Anderson will be his middle and high schools. It is ask." mentor. meant to enhance programs He attributed his strong showing "This is a guy who wears about a and cut costs. to "solid representation" during his size 45 shoe that I'm hoping to be ; "The staff is very excited winning in November 12 years in public office, first as a able to fill,"LeBlan c told his sup about the new programs," Wayne-Westland school trustee porters Tuesday night. Liepa said. "A tremendous BY ALEX LUNDBERG Member John Bowker said he wasn't surprised ,and then as a city council member. During an interview, LeBlanc amount of work has been STAFF WRITER by Bouchard's win. The only question in his Going into Tuesday's primary, cited new jobs and economic done in the schools. The plan mind was by how much. LeBlanc, a Ford Motor Co. staffer, growth as the top priorities that has been implemented With two challengers to the Republican He said the stuttering start of the Bouchard had drawn support from powerful state legislators need totackle . extremely well. We still have Parry's nomination out of the way, Oakland campaign - he entered the race and then sources including the Michigan "There has to be legislative action work to do." County Sheriff Michael Bouchard is calling on dropped out, citing health reasons, and then Education Association and the to encourage investment in the Opponents spoke out voters of every stripe to keep the pressure on to re-entered - had something to do with the United Auto Workers. He also state " he said. "We have to stop - to against the plan because it defeat Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenbw in numbers. secured the endorsement of term- the extent that we can - companies increases busing in the dis November. "The medical thing popped up and he had limited state Rep. Glenn Anderson, and businesses that believe they trict, alters district boundaries At an election-night rally at The Community some pressure from home," Bowker said. "He D~Westland, who celebrated with can do better elsewhere." and forces students to transi House in Birmingham, the sheriff heaped had a safe job he could hold as long as he want him Tuesday night. LeBlanc also said legislators will tion between four school lev praise on those who had helped him take the ed. Once he cleared that he was ready to run LeBlanc and his supporters have to find a way to replace $1.9 els. The debate sparked CFLF primary win. again." vowed to try to win a similar victory billion a year that will be lost when rtjembers to attempt to recall "Iwant to thank the voters, without their He said Bouchard has, a good chance to heat in November for Anderson, who is the single business tax expires on tile five trustees who voted support I would not be here today," Bouchard Stabenow in November, based on his govern challenging Republican state Sen. Dec. 31,2007. He also named Dec. 5 in favor of the Legacy said. "But to get to the end, we're going to have mental experience and his law enforcement Laura Toy of Livonia. health care as a top priority. Initiative. to redouble our efforts." credentials. Godbout, 52, gathered with his "I don't have the magic pill," he I But. one former Livonia He called on Democrats and independent "He's going in with a good resume for the supporters at Marvaso's Italian said, "but I'm willing to work with mayor believes the voters have voters as well as the GOP faithful for their help issues of today," Bowker said. "Social conserva Grille, saying he waged a positive, those that have more experience spoken, and made the right in the coming fight to defeat Stabenow. tives are comfortable with him and the issue of hard-working campaign that sim and roll out legislation that is going decision. "I need all your help to get to Washington," the U.S./Canadian border works to his favor. ply fell short to help people with health care." -; "A recall does hurt the com Bouchard said. 'And I promise, on day one I People are concerned about homeland security "I think the feet that Richard had During the primary, Godbout munity," Jack Kirksey said. "I will get results. I will not let you down." and people can cross the Canadian border with Glenn Anderson helping him had portrayed himself as a consen think people voted in the best Bouchard defeated the Rev. Keith Butler to impunity. That's atwo-fer for him." worked tremendously to his favor," sus-builder who could get more interest of the district and take the party's nomination with an unofficial What the sheriff is going to need, he said, is a said Godbout, an account manager done in Lansing. Petitpren had community." count of 359,000 votes to Butler's 230,000. 'Hruckload of cash" Bowker said Bouchard will for Rockwell Automation. 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Benefit dinner Westland. Call (734) 729-8019. Aloha! Derby at Friendship Lake in Prizes will be awarded for the the Petco, 35725 Warren Road,^ Jessica Clark thought she Put on your grass skirts and Central City Park 9-11 a.m. most fish caught for various age Westland, on Saturdays $& would stay with a host family Sponsors needed Hawaiian shirts and head for Saturday, Aug. 19. groups. throughout July and August "fe during her one-year stay in State Sen. Laura M. Toy, R- the Westland senior Friendship Check-in will be at 8:30 a,m., Fishing at Friendship Lake is The event will take place froi# Japan, by the Westland resident Livonia, is looking for sponsors Center where it will be luau followed by the derby, lunch and catch and release only, so no . noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 12 and 19, % found out this spring that that for the Western Wayne County time, Friday, Aug. 18. the awards ceremony at about 11 fishing license is required. as well as Sept. 9, Oct. 7 and won't be the case. Senior Celebration Day. The fun gets underway at a.m. The cost is $7 per child, ages Nov. 4. Clark, a 2003 graduate of The 2006Senior Celebration noon and includes entertain There will be juice and 14 and under and $3 per parent, WSSH also will sell Purina '.» John Glenn High School had Day will be held Friday, Oct. 13, . ment by the Hartland Seniors, doughnuts (coffee for the par including breakfast and lunch. Pro Plan Rally to Rescue collar , been planning her year-long trip at Burton Manor in Livonia. with the "Living Dolls" tropical ents) for breakfast and a hot dog Pre-registerbyAug. 17. Entries and wristband sets as a part of to complete her senior research The annual event, which hosts island food and prizes. lunch. Participants will need to are limited, no walk-ins allowed. the Rally to Rescue campaign, r on Japanese Theater for two more than 1,000 seniors, is in its The cost is $8 for center bring a fishing pole and bait. Register at the Bailey All proceeds from the sale of the, • years, and was set to go this 12th year. Toy co-sponsors the members and $12 for non- Those without fishing poles may Recreation Center, 36651 Ford, collars and wristbands will ben-; spring when she found out she event with state Rep. John R. members. Tickets are available reserve a pole in advance by Westland. efit Wonderland Samoyed Safe , needed an additional $5,000 Pastor, R-Livonia, and the non through Friday, Aug. 11 and are contacting the Bailey Recreation Haven. expense to cover room and profit group Senior Citizen available at the Friendship Center at (734) 722-7620. A ion event The Petco Foundation also is; ••>» board at a dorm. Achievement Needs. center, 1119 N. Newburgh. limited number of fishing poles The Wonderland Samoyed helping Wonderland Samoyed To help her with the addition All sponsors receive a booth available on first come first Safe Haven is hosting an adop Safe Haven with their summer al expense, the ladies of St. in the day's vendor exhibition. Fishing Derby served basis. tion event to raise funds and Rescue Round Up fund-raising _ John's Episcopal Church will Call Jessica Hayden at (517) Children ages 3-14 are invited The goal is to catch and awareness for pet rescue and program by asking shoppers to ,, hold a benefit spaghetti dinner 373-1707 or by e-mail at senl- to show off their fishing skills at release as many fish as you can help find local, homeless round up their bill to raise 5-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug, 12, at [email protected]. the seventh annual Fishing in a two-hour period. Samoyeds a new home for life at money for the organization. the church, 555 S. Wayne Road, south of Cherry Hill. Clark will be on hand to do a PowerPoint presentation and there will be a short Kabuki style performance. The cost of the dinner will be by freewill offering. Call the church at (734) 721-5023. Wildf lower seminar Vern Stephens, a native plant specialist with Designs by Nature in Laingsburg, Mich., will be the guest speaker at a workshop, Native Wildflowers for the Home Landscape; Planting and Maintaining an Earth-Friendly Fall Garden, 7' 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, in the second-floor multipurpose room of the Bailey Recreation Center, 36651 Ford behind Westland City Hall. Native wildflowers are found in the prairies, wet meadows, wetlands, and woodlands of Michigan. When used in the home garden, these sarnie plants attract butterflies and birds, add natural beauty, and help protect the Rouge River. The program will review the origin of native wildflowers, identify easy-care plants for the fall garden, and provide mainte nance tips. Native wildflowers also will be available for sale before and after the slide pres entation. The program sponsored by the Westland Department of Public Works, Parks and Recreation Department and Community Relations. The workshop is free of charge. Register in advance by calling Community Relations at (734) 467-3198 or by e-mail at LFDean @ aol.com.
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OUR VIEWS Blood supply crisis SB w m no laughing matter Go ahead and laugh. Most people do when they hear Red Cross volunteer Karen Lake of Troy talk about the need for blood donations. You don't get it from cows, she says. The chuckles are usually short-lived as her reality check hits home. Remember the last time you reached for a gal lon of milk off the shelf at your local grocery store, with out a second thought? We take it for granted that it will always be there, whenever we need it. But blood doesn't c6me from cows; it can only come from each of us. And if we don't donate it, there is a very real possibility that it won't be there on the shelf when medical personnel reach for it in an emergency. Such was the impending crisis hospitals throughout the metropolitan area have faced this summer. At one point last month, there was only a dangerously low four-hour supply of blood. Heightening the worry was that there was no safety net for local hospitals. Carmen Timm, donor resources repre sentative for the Red Cross, said the blood shortage was replicated throughout the nation. That's unusual, Timm said, and the cause was unknown. What it meant was that there was no go-to location to supplement blood supplies, which traditionally decrease at this time of year, the height of vacation season. Ultimately, the solution to the blood shortage lives within us. It is the determination to get over queasiness about make a blood donation and, instead, making the small time commitment of about an hour to ensure a LETTERS blood supply for that emergency we pray will never come. Politics, school vouchers presence, and push it toward taking its upcoming local and state political elec Qualifications are straightforward: You need to be at It was gratifying to read Hugh security obligations seriously. tions. The future of our community least 17 years old and in good health. There are some Gallagher's editorial on politics and Finally, Israel wants to keep Iranian depends on it. other considerations, like where you may have traveled school vouchers. Dick DeVos has cleverly arms and money from reaching Michael Sullivan recently, but Red Cross volunteers do a careful screening distanced himself during this campaign Hezbollah. Beirut's airport is the key link Farmington process to ensure your safety, and that of the blood sup from the failed attempt for school vouch in the supply chain between Iran and its ply- ers. In addition, he fails to mention proxy. The road from Beirut to Damascus A fever pitch For an appointment and a blood donation location, Amway Corporation, from which his for is similarly used by Syria. watch this newspaper or call the Red Cross at (800) tune came, or that his wife is the former More and more voices are being heard I would suggest to you that you talk GIVE-LIFE. state Republican chair. All the while in Lebanon saying that the Lebanese gov about rhetoric and posturing with some Officials say the need for more blood donors is continu claiming not to be a politician. Go figure! ernment has a duty to extend its control of the groups who are talking about "re ing this month. And there is nothing funny about that. The funds for public schools would over all Lebanese territory. With the req taking" the American southwest. Liberal most certainly be negatively affected by uisite political will, the Lebanese govern groups have been pushingand instigating vouchers, one of Mr. DeVos' top priorities. ment can establish control over its own this for years and now it's reached a fever As you pointed out, the public schools, borders and curtail Hezbollah's terrorist pitch. This country cannot put all these which must accept and educate all chil activities. This will give citizens on both illegal immigrants on our welfare systems Restricting passengers dren, are the backbone of the democracy sides of the border peace and quiet. That and allow them to become citizens simply and must be supported by the populace. is the message that we ought to be send because they have been here for a certain It is important for the state's electorate ing to the Middle East. amount of time. would save teens' lives to realize the hidden agenda of his candi Andrew S. Doctoroff The idiotic Senate bill is simply a way < Summer is the deadliest time of year for teenagers. dacy for governor. You have served this chapter chair for its sponsors to "buy" Hispanic votes in That's because they have more free time to ride around purpose well with your editorial. the next elections and those people who American Jewish Committee, wrote and sponsored that nonsense in vehicles with friends. Janet Muir Metropolitan Detroit Chapter should be voted out of the Senate. Young drivers get into enough accidents on their own, Farmington Hills but when extra teens are in the car, the combination can We need to close the borders and guard School reform them very well and enforce existing be a killer. Demand better Our state's dismal economic future immigration law, and if it takes the According to AAA, the fatal crash rate per mile driven Average citizens, working and getting poses a direct threat to a core American National Guard to do it along with the is twice as high among 16-year-olds as it is among 18- to paid for that work, know that they are value — public and private education. Coast Guard on the seas, then so be it. . 19-year-olds. accountable for a good performance. The economic crisis confronting us Jeffrey Scott With one passenger, the fatal crash risk nearly doubles. Our leaders have applied for and been threatens the quality of education for Troy With two or more passengers, it increases five-fold. awarded very responsible positions by the future generations, the livelihood of edu \ Inexperienced new drivers need to concentrate on their voting public. They are paid well and we cators, and the skill levels of employees American hypocrisy driving and extra passengers in the car keep them from should hold each of them accountable for for our local businesses. doing that. their performance. Many local political and school leaders According to U.S. governmental policy, Perhaps surprisingly, the passengers are most at risk. I do not feel that our president has are trapped in thinking that protecting which is beholden to the interests of the Two out of every three teenagers who die in crashes are implemented policies that have improved budget cuts is the only way to save our state of Israel, democracy comes with passengers in a vehicle driven by another teen, according our lives. Bad decisions in foreign affairs schools. This is a Band-Aid approach and "strings attached." How else does one to Ford Motor Co. and the Governors. Highway Safety have led to disastrous results. too political. The proposed solutions are explain the insanity of the U.S. policy Association, which produced a driving skills program for On issues of the environment, care of either to implement budget cuts to match which invested hundreds of millions of teens. the poor and the elderly, and basic hon declining revenue or to increase taxes to dollars promoting the notion of democra The Michigan House of Representatives has passed a esty, I feel our president and the fund our struggling school systems. That cy, yet turns around and penalizes the is, we either cut more meat off the bone entire Palestinian people by starving bill that would restrict the number of young passengers a Republican Party have let us down. or we rob Peter to pay Paul. Both are not them and denying them crucial aid new driver can have in his or her car. A new driver could Let us set the bar high and demand that our leaders be honest with us and sensible, and will only undermine because the U.S. doesn't like the choices . have one passenger under the age of 18 for the first 90 improving Michigan's economy and the they made. days after getting his or her license. For the second 90 show us the respect we deserve. By voting the present party out of office a clear mes American dream of education for all. days, he could have two and after the third 90 days, three. Preaching "democracy" while practic- sage will be sent that we demand better We need monetary and non-monetary ing "hypocrisy" is not the way to win the' Now it's up to the Senate to take action. Unfortunately, of our leaders. investment in our public and private edu hearts and minds of a brutalized and the AAA-supported bill stalled in the Senate when it was cation systems, along with well-thought- oppressed people. The U.S. continues to!;" last in session. Doreen Lawton Novi out educational system reform, This reward Israel, a state that is in, direct defi We urge readers to contact their state senators and ask reform should be based on looking 10 ance of many U.N. resolutions, interna-;' them to support the proposed legislation when they years into the future and asking what will tionally recognized laws, and conven- . reconvene. Paying a price be needed to properly educate1 our chil tions, with billions upon billions of its \ In the meantime, it's up to parents to keep their teens Hezbollah's attack on Israel that killed dren in public, private and home schools. taxpayers' dollars, and yet chooses to col-- / safe — by limiting the number of teen passengers they eight soldiers and left two as hostages We need to consider and debate charter lectively punish an entire people for darO can have in their vehicle and restricting whom they can and showering of rockets on Israeli cities schools, private sector investments, more ing to practice what it had been preach- •. ride with. kick-started a confrontation that has rigorous graduation standards, relevant ing to them. It may not be convenient. Parents may have to chauf been brewing for weeks if not months curriculum to prepare students for global What is wrong with this picture? feur, their kids around for a little while longer rather than and even years. employment, proper principal leadership training and improving the relationship Mike Odetalla let them ride with their friends. In May 2000, in full compliance with Canton' U.N. Security Council Resolution 425, between teacher and student. Such And it may not be popular — teens are likely to balk. reforms are already working in places like But in setting and enforcing restrictions, parents may Israel withdrew all military forces from southern Lebanon, vacating a buffer zone Cleveland, Milwaukee, Washington, D.C., be saving the lives of their children and their children's and New York City. : friends. that had kept Hezbollah weaponry 10 SHARE YOUR OPINIONS > miles from its northern border. The with Taxes do not need to be increased. Our drawal was a military and strategic risk. political and school leaders need to be We welcome your letters to the editor. Please '•'. Today, Israel has Hezbollah terror gangs, include your name, address and phone number;; open to monetary investments, support ; heavily armed vehicles and financed by . services and leadership training from for verification. We ask that your letters be 400 Syria and Iran, literally on the other side local businesses, nonprofit organizations words or.less.We may edit for clarity, space and of the border fence. and faith-based organizations. content. To keep Hezbollah and its enablers in Community organizations need to see WESTLAND Syria and Iran from causing trouble, education reform as part of their mission Mail: Israel relies on a deterrence policy — any to improve the community. The return on Letters to the editor }".. attack on Israel will have direct and investment is a well-educated community 'Westland Observer PUBLISHED THURSDAY AND SUNDAY severe consequences. Israel's military and work force. We need less rigidity and 36251 Schoolcraft • r. operation in Lebanon has several goals. more choice. Parents should have more Livonia, Ml 48150 One is to make it more difficult for choices on how their child is educated. Hezbollah to transfer their Israeli Principals and teachers need more choic Fax: es to experiment in "zapping the gap" for Sue Mason Marty Carry hostages to Iran or to other parts of (734)591-7279 Lebanon. different learning needs. Community Editor Advertising Director Another is to show Lebanon that One hopes that these issues will be dis E-maii: Hugh Gallagher Peter Neill there's a price to be paid for Hezbollah's cussed, argued and debated in the [email protected] Managing Editor Vice President General Manager Susan Rosiek Executive Editor QUOTABLE
Our fundamental purposes are to enhance the lives of our "We're grateful for the $210, but we're still extremely frustrated and disappointed with the leadership in Lansing readers, nurture the hometowns we serve and contribute because they have failed to solve the structural problems as they relate to the budget." to the business success of our customers. - Wayne-Westland School Superintendent Greg Baracy about the state School Aid Bill that has been sent to the governor www.hometownlife.com Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, August 10,2006 (W) A7 Bills backing single-sex schools some only masking education issues as gas prices continue to rise- "Giv e me your tired, your poor, S6me proponents of single-sex schools may Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, argue that biology (read adolescent hormones) dic ith drivers moaning about the high Thewretched refuse of your teeming shore, tates more success will be found if the sexes are cost oi* gas, I have given some thought The Europeans are presently paying Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, separated. However, adolescent hormonal develop f to some ways to meet the problem about $7 a gallon and have long I lift my lamp beside the golden door!" ment occurs regardless of the school facility the head on. I n the poem "The New Colossus," Emma Lazarus student attends. Sexism must be fought and elimi One possible solution would be to move adapted to paying these high prices, 1 created the lines that are now famous for describ- nated rather than running away from it as single- to Caracas, Venezuela, which is a leading 1 ing America's melting pot philosophy and com sex schools do. Sex equity can be transformative for oil producer. Gas costs there are between pulsory public education in general. Public schools men as well as women, something that can only 10 and 14 cents a gallon. In essence you taxes. They attempt to find a home must-educate all, and they must, according to fed occur in an integrated environment. can fill up an SUV for about $3. Sounds eral law, do so equally. Legislators would never Proponents of this initiative cite the success of enticing doesn't it? closer to their work, they drive suggest that we go back to the days some private single-sex schools as a reason to allow However, you will have before Brown v. Board of public single-sex schools. However, such success to put up with perpetual smaller cars Miat are more fuel- Education, when schools were has been found to be more related to selective traffic-jams and air pollu efficient, and many use scooters or divided on the basis of race, and de admissions processes, smaller class sizes, parental vf tion. Gas is highly subsi jure discrimination was thinly involvement, and greater resources per pupil than dized, which is a multimil- public transportation. veiled under the banner of "sepa the factor of gender segregation. Private co-ed lion dollar drain on the rate but equal." However, today, schools with these same advantageous features are national budget. This sub have your navel pierced ... maybe even a Michigan legislators are doing the also quite successful. Legislators should work to sidy saps money that could tattoo. With weather as wonderful as we very same thing on the basis of provide public schools the funding needed to help schools, hospitals or have been having, this solution sounds biological sex. implement these proven methods of improving public transit. With gaso feasible. However'when winter comes we Dr. Jennifer Despite Title IX provisions that educational outcomes rather than hoping that sep line prices being cheaper would have to revert to other methods of •• Martin federally funded institutions, such arating boys and girls will substitute for them. Chalom than water ... any incentive transportation. to conserve is eliminated. as public schools, do not discrimi I fear that the single-sex schools initiative will Seriously speaking... Car pooling is an t nate on the basis of sex, House Bill 4264, Senate mirror racial discrimination in the days of "sepa SUV sales have been and are still soaring. economical way to go. Find out where Bill 12&6, and Hoxlse Bill 6247 serve to do just this. rate but equal" where proponents of segregation With the subsidy and lack of any pollution your co-workers live and suggest a neutral The Michigan House of Representatives has passed argued that both blacks and whites would be "bet or safety controls, there are many- meeting spot, taking turns driving to legislation to permit for the first time in Michigan ter off" with their own kind. What ended up hap decades-old rolling wrecks on the streets. work. This could be a great opportunity public funding of sex-segregated schooling. The pening was the funding, the facilities, the opportu Police do not even cite those who drive at for networking — getting personal recom bills passed with no safeguards to prevent sex dis nities went to whites. night without headlights,. With respect to mendations for unique stores, restaurants crimination or even a monitoring and evaluation the "global warming" issue, I'm sure Al and sources for miscellaneous repairs. And what of this single-sex "experiment?" Is this Gore would chastise Venezuelan President system. Unfortunately, Gov. Granholm also sup a covert attempt to shift funding from co-ed Whenever you are going out, always ports this initiative. Chavez for his insensitivity to the issue. schools to single-sex schools, and to favor boys over Perhaps moving to Caracas is not the best consider an alternative to driving — As a veteran public school teacher of 11 years, I girls in the allocation of scarce educational idea. whether bicycling, public transportation can say with conviction that some boys and some resources? Is this initiative a reaction to the suc or even walking. girls probably would benefit from single-sex envi cess of Title IX in requiring equal opportunity for A second possibility would be to buy a Of course, you have heard the impor ronments. However, this fact does not justify such girls in K-12 education? The legislature has traded Smart Car. We've all heard about them by tance of keeping your car well-maintained. a slippery slope. Proponents of this bill may sug off women's rights to "equal educational opportuni now. Last year in Paris, it seemed to be the See that the tires are properly inflated and gest that single-sex environments are safer for stu ty" to give some parents the opportunity to sex seg predominant car on the streets. It's a tiny replace your air filter often. Use your dents by "eliminating" the problems of sexism, sex regate their children. This is not the solution for two-seater, no larger than a good size rid cruise control whenever possible. Avoid ual and gender harassment. However, this single- the problems students are facing in public schools ing mower. They are purported to give 46 unnecessary idling, jack rabbit starts and sex "experiment" is just placing a band-aid on the today. miles per gallon in the city and 60 miles driving over 60 mph. Reduce the use of problem. House Bill 4264, Senate Bill 1296, and House per gallon on the highway. The Smart Car your air conditioner and remove excess As an expert in sexual harassment, it is clear that Bill 6247 contain no accountability scheme to is part of the Mercedes-Benz group, which weight from your trunk. boys and girls need to learn to live together in a measure any promised gains over co-ed settings. we all know has a wonderful reputation. The Europeans are presently paying positive environment. Separating the sexes will not None of the bills provide a sunset if the "option" or The M-B company is boasting a quality about $7 a gallon and have long adapted •-,, give young people the education needed on how to "experiment" with single-sex public schools fails or car that is fuel-efficient and safe. The to paying these high prices, of which 70 •,, properly interact with others, especially if young . is found to offer no significant advantage. question for me is "How safe?" If you live percent of the cost is taxes. They attempt;. - people are not receiving gender instruction at None of the bills contain a provision.prohibiting in an area where everyone is driving cars to find a home closer to their work, they home. Sexual harassment is not inevitable in a tra sex discrimination in the operation of the sex-seg of this size, safety wouldn't be an issue. drive smaller cars that are more fuel-effi- , ditional "mixed-sex" environment. regated school, class, or program. But on the road with a 6,000-pound SUV, cient, and many use scooters or public a van the size of a bus or, God forbid, a transportation. It seems Americans are In our society, where domestic violence and sex None of the bills allow the admission of the other Hummer heading for me ... I'm not sure ual assault are common, where one in five adoles sex if there is not a comparable or substantially not particularly interested in adopting how smart it would be to go the Smart Car these conservation tactics. I feel that I cent girls becomes the victim of physical and/or equal program at both schools or the co-ed schools. route. sexual violence in a dating relationship (New York I urge the Senate to defeat HB 4264 and HB have done my little contribution toward Times 8/1/01), positive gender instruction is neces 6247 and the Governor to veto SB 1296, as do A third solution is to use that bike that's helping the global warming problem by sary in schools. Students need this instruction, Michigan chapters of the National Organization tucked away in the garage. Or, for a mere purchasing a Toyota Prius last July. I am and consequences for inappropriate, harassing for Women. $2,500, you can buy a 80 cc, four-stroke very pleased with its fuel-efficiency and «| behavior. Separating the sexes will not accomplish scooter which will give up to 80 mpg, is feel that Al Gore would be proud of my lit'-® tie contribution. this or prepare young people Tor the real world and Dr. Jennifer Martin is a Redford resident who serves as the low on emission and can reach speeds up for the workplace where they will have to English Department Head at Tinkham Alternative High School to 45 mph. Of course, you may feel the inevitably live with the "other" sex. and in the Department of Leadership at Oakland University. urge to buy a leather jacket and perhaps Elaine Chafom lives in Livonia. 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, ; BY CAROL MARSHALL naturopathy. the problem. They don't bring BY OARRELL CLEM on the passenger side. ;"<; STAFF WRITER It took four years for Leib balance to the body." STAFF WRITER The bandit put the pistol to to earn his doctorate in Still, Leib is not about to the passenger's head and S& few years ago Tom Leib naturopathy, a practice which bad-mouth hospitals and Westland police are continu demanded money, then pointed w^like a lot of people who uses natural remedies - herbs, medical doctors, even though ing to investigate an armed rob the weapon at the driver and tj&rik natural medicine is oils and plants - to help bring you won't find Leib at a hos bery that happened last robbed her of her cell phone, h&pjis pocus. the body into balance. He pital. He works by day as a Thursday night outside of Matich said. J2f I thought it was hogwash," uses methods such as muscle maintenance engineer for Skone's Place, a bar near Venoy "He then told them to drive iieib said. testing and examination of General Motors (where his and Cherry Hill. away," the detective said. ^But his wife at the time the retina to identify colleagues call him "Herby"), Police have two suspects, The bar is located on Venoy slssore by the herbs and oils strengths and weaknesses in and runs his practice out of including a gunman and some Road just south of Cherry Hill. sip was using. the body, and then uses the his home. ~ ,3* one who may have been an Criminal charges are expected BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ^It seemed like they were remedies to help bring bal "They are valuable too. If accessory after the fact, Sgt. against as many as two suspects, djging her a lot of good. She ance and make the body you're in a car accident, for Tom Leib of Canton uses natural Michael Matich confirmed Matich said, but the investiga was. feeling great, so I thought stronger, according to Leib. example, you, don*t want to medicines, including many herbal Tuesday. tion was continuing on Tuesday. there must be something to Most of Leib's clients only see me," Leib said. "You need oils, to treat patients. Some of his . The holdup occurred just The incident marked the first tfi'ese things and I checked seek him out when they find to be at a hospital where they colleagues have come to call him before 9:30 p.m. last Thursday. armed robbery in August in tl&lm out myself," Leib said. that what they know as tradi can fix you fast. What I do "Herby." "Two people were sitting in a Westland, although several ~>And he felt better. A lot bet- tional medicine hasn't worked takes time." pickup truck in the parking lot other holdups have occurred this tty-. He felt so much better for them. The change is often so much bad we will tolerate if talking, and a fellow with a pis summer in other areas of the that he started researching "They come to me after gradual that his patients we don't know it can be bet tol came up to the passenger city. hoW to become a distributor they've seen doctors who pre think the remedies aren't ter." side," Matich said. A suspect has been arrested f©E a company that produces scribe medicines for them, working, and stop taking the For more information, call . No shots were fired, and no for a string of robberies that tfte oils he uses. But the more but the medicines don't herbs. Tom Leib at (734) 398-5985 one was injured, he said. occurred at check-cashing busi E|!b learned, the more he make them feel better," Leib "Then all of a sudden they or e-mail him at Matich described the victims nesses in Westland and several ^j|gnted to learn, and the next said. aren't feeling well" Leib said. [email protected]. as a 60-year-old woman who other communities. tMng he knew he was "The reason they're not "People are amazed. They was sitting in the driver's seat enrolled in classes and work feeling better is because med don't realize that they ever cmarshalidihometownlife.com and a 52-year-old man who was [email protected] j (734) 953-2110 ing toward his degree in ications don't treat the root of felt so bad. It's amazing how (734) 459-270.0 Rotary gets funny with comedy benefit The Westland Rotary Club is Firing Line Indoor Gun Range, sponsoring a comedy show for Juenemann Insurance Agency, a cause. Harlow Tire, LaSalle Bank- The event will be at 8 p.m. Jade Smith, LaSalle Home Thursday, Aug. 17, at Joey's Lending Center - Mary Comedy Club, 36701 Plymouth McGaw, Mark A. McConnell, Road east of Levan, in Livonia. attorney, Michigan Proceeds will go to Westland Chiropractic Specialists - Dr. Rotary Club charities. Tickets Amanda Apfelblat, Men on the. are $15 each and can be pur Move, Roger's Catering, chased at the Westland Shunkwiler Chiropractic Chamber of Commerce, 36900 Health Center, Dr. Stan Ford east of Newburgh. Sczicienski, Toarmina's Pizza This event is being spon and the Westland Police sored by Bray's Hamburgers, C Officers Association. & M Printing & Imaging, Call (734) 326-7222.
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INVITATION TO BID INVITATION TO BID ; No Bid may be withdrawn for at least ninety (90) days after the Sealed proposals will be received by the City of Westland Sealed proposals will be received by the City of Westland scheduled closing time for receiving Bids. Purchasing Division, 36601 Ford Road, Westland, Michigan 48185, Purchasing Division, 36601 Ford Road, Westland, Michigan 48185, on or before August 29.2006 at 11:15 a.m. (no exceptions will be on or before August £9- 2006 ^tt 11:45 a.m. {no exceptions will be The City of Westland reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, made) for the following: made) for the following: and to waive informalities.in bidding, or to accept any Bid it may deem in the best interest of the City. In Car/Mobile Digital Video Recording System Walking Path Bonding companies must be listed in the "Department of Treasury's Complete specifications and pertinent information may be obtained Complete specifications and pertinent information may be obtained Federal Register of Approved Sureties Listing". from the Purchasing Office at (734) 467-7920. Proposals must be from the Purchasing Office at (734) 467-7920. Proposals must be submitted by the time stated above or they will be returned. The submitted by the time stated above or they will be returned. The City of Westland reserves the right to reject any or all bids. City of Westland reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Mr. Dwayne Harrigan Purchasing Agent Dwayne R. Harrigan Dwayne R. Harrigan City of Westland Publish: August 10,2006 Controller Publish: August 10, 2006 Controller Publish: August 10,2006 AUTHORIZED e WINDOW AND DOOR me Bog W ry REPLACEMENT THE BARIM *°* B0GS DEALER Beautiful. Affordable. ***?»*^jfe/, / ,i-V. 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Presented by Single Point 'J^fe deadline for an announcement to appear in the Thursday edition is noon Ministries of Ward Presbyterian Monday. Church. Calf (248) 374-5920. .\ Breakfast meeting Saturday, Aug. 19, at Leon's Family "li" ai* & j AUGUST Dining, 30149 Ford Road, Garden City. Vacation Bible school All separated, divorced and singles For age four through completed sixth welcome. Presented by Bethany lOIIN l> "JACK" RONAN THERESA BILLINGS grade 6-8:30 p.m. to Friday, Aug. 11, Suburban West, a Catholic organiza Died August 5, 2006. Age 75, of Lady Lake, FL, formerly of dinner will be served each evening as tion providing peer support to the isband of Therese. Loving Garden City, MI, joined her late hus divorced and separated of all I five: Stephen (Janice), band, Jasper (Tom) Billings to be with part of the event, at St. Andrew's Jianna), Cheryl (David), their Lord and Savibr on August .8, Episcopal Church, 16360 Hubbard, Christian denominations. For informa 1 i Christopher), and Julie. 2006. After 37 years of service, she Livonia. No charge. For information, tion, call (734) 513-9479. , irandfather of eleven: retired as Nursing Supervisor from call (734) 421-8451. I Stephanie, Brian, Sean, Annapolis Hospital jn Wayne, Ml. She Bicycling group 1 i , Kevin, Kyle, Erin, Kerry is survived by 5 daughters: Anna Vacation Bible School 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, at Nankin I lack will be greatly missed Proctor and Barbara Buddenborg of St. For ages 4-12, kids travel to Mexico, Mills administration office parking-lot Johns, MI, Cecilia Dyraecki of | family and friends. He • Brazil, Poland, China and Kenya to on Hines Drive, one mile east of i outdorrs and loved his Littleton, Co, Donna Fairbanks of true love and best friend is Alexandria, KY, and Elizabeth Billings trade places with children from other Farmington Road, Westland. Single CHRIS lOPULK 0.1VAA/1 mn^w. * anerai service on Thursday of Ovid, MI; by her dear nephew, countries and learn about biblical Point (age 30 and older) bike rides are at St. Michael Catholic Church, 11441 Casmer Bishop III of Goosecreek, SC; geared to the tourist level rider but' 1964 - 2005 by 3 sisters and 2 brothers: Cecilia heroes who traded one place in life Hubbard, Livonia. Family will receive for another, 6:30-9 p.m. to Friday, Aug. riders of all ability levels are welcome. In Loving memory - you will always visitors at 10:30AM with Memorial JULIANA "DOLLY" McTighe of Lady Lake, FL, Joan be in our hearts! "There's no place I'd SCHUCK Gildea of Pittsburgh, PA, Donna 11 at Redford Aidersgate United All riders must wear a helmet. For Mass following at 11:00AM. In lieu Bishop of Ocala, FL, Raymond Bishop rather be than Friday night at the of flowers donations may be made to August 6, 2006. Age 87 of Methodist Church, 10000 Beech Daly, more information, call Ward O&E!" Your Loving Family of Pittsburgh, PA and Harry Bishop of Rails and Trails Conservancy, li00 Birmingham. Retired Administrative Tucson, AZ; by 11 grandchildren, five between Plymouth and West Chicago. Presbyterian Church at (248) 374-5920. 17th Street NW, Washington D.C. Assistant for Oakland Community great grandchildren, and numerous Call (313) 937-3170 to pre-register. Bridge club DENNIS LOWRY 20036. St. John Hospice, 37650 College. Wife of the late Frank M. Jr.. nieces and nephews. Memorial mass 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, presented by Age 58, August 5, 2006. Beloved hus Garfield, Clinton Twp., MI 48036 OR Dear mother of F. Michael (Susan), will be held at St. Timothy's Catholic Tennis band of Barbara for 37 years. Dear Michigan Humane Society Shelter, Barbara A. Strasbaugh (Alan), Deidre Church in Lady Lake, Friday, August 4-7 p.m. Weekdays, and 1-5 p.m. single adult ministries at Ward' father of Angie (David) Schulz, Amy 900 N, Newburgh Rd., Westland, MI E. Etue and Lori S. Barresi. 11th at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers, Saturday-Sunday, at Rotary Park on Presbyterian Church, 40000 Six Mile, (Henry) Morelli. Dearest grandfather Grandmother of Scott, Matt, Jason, 48135. Arrangements made through donations to Hospice Foundation of Six Mile, between Merriman and Northville. No fee or registration of Ben, Nick, Jacob, Rachael, and L.A. Turowski & Son Funeral Home, Andrea, Ryan and Kelly: Great grand Lake and Sumter, 12300 Lane Park Sami. Loving brother of Penny 9300 Middlehelt, Livonia. mother of Chris, Savanna, Ben, Road, Tawres, FL 32778 are greatly Farmington, Livonia. Just stop by and required. Call (248) 374-5920. (Tony) Munoz. Visitation was www.neely-turowski.com Emily, Payton, Morgan and Derek. appreciated. mention Single Point Ministries (age Pig roast Tuesday at the Harry J. Will Funeral Sister of Joyce Kuslits (Ralph) and 30 and up), Call (248) 374-5920. Home, Livonia. Mass was Wednesday Evelyn Leary. Sister-in-law of Betty Sunday, Aug. 20, in Papp Park, Taylor. at St. Edith Catholic Church, Livonia. Rhodes (Vincent). Funeral Mass VIRGINIA L. McGEE Crosstalk Presented by Bethany Suburban West, Thursday 10:00am at St. Regis With Paul Clough leading a lively dis a Catholic organization providing peer Church, 3695 Lincoln at Lahser Rd., Age 86, of Plymouth (formerly of support to the divorced and separated Bloomfield Hills: Visitation-begins at Northville), passed away- August 7, cussion on a topic of current interest church 9:30a.m., Rite of Committal 2006. She was born December 14, 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, at Ward of all Christian denominations. Cost \i Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorial 1919, in Detroit, to David E. Roberts Presbyterian Church, 40000 Six Mile, $20. For details, call (313) 996-8644. \ tributes to Karmanos Hospice, 24601 and Lydia F. (Horton) Roberts, and .** Northwestern Hwy., Southfield, MI married William J. McGee in 1937. Livonia. Learn how the Bible Hands on handbells 48075. She has been a resident of Plymouth approaches modern day events and No experience necessary for this since 1966. Virginia retired as a the Christian response to them. Free refresher course in basis ringing skills View obituary and share memories at supervisor from Michigan Bell after childcare. Call (248) 374-5920. 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, in the Holy www.DesmondFuneralHome.com 29 years. Mrs. McGee was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary in Bicycling group Trinity Belfloft in the Lutheran ; JOHN R. CALDWELL, M.D. Plymouth and Northville. She 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, at Newburgh church, 39020 Five Mile, Livonia. Learn flta. enjoyed many types of crafts, espe Point, Nines Drive west of Newburgh to read music 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug.' _ .iOjt"j Founder of the Department of cially bead work, sewing, and needle Hypertension at Henry Ford work. Survivors include her children, Road. Single Point (age 30 and older) 23, in the choir room. Call (734) 464- > ELIZABETH KAY Hospital, Detroit Faye Landreth and Mickey Gene bike rides are geared to the tourist 0211. GALEANA Dr. Caldwell, age 87, of Birmingham, (Louie) Sweet; her brother, David level rider but riders of all ability lev died August 3,2006 at home. He was a Rummage sale ^ July 25, 2006. Born October 20,1983. (Ola) Roberts; grandchildren, Bill els are welcome. All riders must wear Survived by her parents Jerry & Frank physician dedicated to combating the Sweet, Mary (Steve) Martin, and Clean and usable items needed for Galeana..Siblings: Brian (Amy) Evans ravages of hypertension. In 1955, he Robyn (James) Thomas; great grand a helmet. For more information, call rummage sale Aug. 24-26, at Garden of Lehigh Acres, Fl, Frank Galeana, founded the section of Hypertension, children, Sean and Daryl Martin and Ward Presbyterian Church at (248) City Presbyterian Church, 1841 which became one of the cornerstones Muriel, Ashiee, and Laura Thomas. Jr. of Ft. Myers, FL, Roseann (Russell) 374-5920. / Middlebelt. For more information, call Galeana McBain of Plymouth MI, Car! of preventive medicine at Henry Ford Mrs. McGee was preceded in death Galeana of Northville, MI, Nieces & Hospital. "He was able to correlate by her husband, and her grandson, Arctic adventurer~' (734) 721-3599. Nephews: Brace Evans, Michael some of the complications of hyper Danny Sweet, (in 1962), Funeral Vacation Bible School for ages 5-12, Casting call tension, that is left ventricular hyper Service Thursday, August 10, Ham, Galeana, Hannah McBain, Emma LOUISE WILLIS explores faith 9:45 a.m. to noon Galeana, Russell McBain, Paige trophy and proteinuria in relation to Casterline Funeral Home, Inc., of The Passion Play of Detroit is seeking McBain, Carl Galeana, Natalie basal blood pressure, home blood pres Age 77, died August 6, 2006 at home Northville, with Reverend Judith I. Sunday, Aug. 13, and 6:30-8:30 p.m. volunteer cast and crew members to McBain, Rael Galeana. Grandmother; sure and office blood pressure," said after a long fight with breast cancer. McMillian of the First Monday-Thursday, Aug. 14-17, at participate in a dramatic depiction of Beloved wife of Joe, for 61 years. Karen Bennett. She was also survived hypertension specialist Arturo Pascual, Parkview Baptist Church, 9355 Stark Jesus Christ and the by numerous cousins, aunts & uncles. M.D., who worked with Dr. Caldwell Loving mother of Cheryl (Sherry) and Congregational Church of Ann Arbor Elizabeth was a delightful, funny, for nearly 20 years. Although he Ron Williams and the late Joey Willis. officiating. Mrs. McGee will be laid Road, Livonia. For more information or events surrounding His death burial beautiful, goofy, wonderful girl. She retired in 1987, Dr, Caldwell contin Dearest grandmother of Joey (Buddy) to rest at Rural Hill Cemetery in transportation, call (734) 261-6180. and resurrection in "HE'S ALIVE." Bring and Cristin Williams. Sister of Peggy loved animals and will be greatly ued to direct the blood pressure screen Northville. Memorial contributions to your talent and passions to this ing program at Henry Ford Hospital. Smith, Vera Weaver and the late Betty Bethany Together picnic missed by her cat Bailey and her dog the family would be appreciated. impacting community outreach at the Buttons. She was a world class shop "He was a perfect gentleman," said Dr. Majors and Lena Veanes. Dear aunt Sunday, Aug. 13, at Metro Beach, 16* per and enjoyed traveling, spending Pascual. "His heart was always in the to several nieces and nephews and Mile Road and Jefferson Ave. Cost is vision/casting meeting 7 p.m. Friday, time in Key West, reading, movies, right place". Born in Middletown, great-aunt to many. She was owner PHYLLIS HARRIS Aug. 25, and 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, . of C & J Fasteners for many years. $5 and a dish of real food, not a bag of dancing, She loved the beach and Connecticut, Dr. Caldwell received his Age 84, Passed away on August 2, at the Revival Outreach Center, 16115 hated the snow.. She also loved butter bachelor of arts degree from Lafayette She loved gardening, sewing, travel 2006. Beloved wife of the late chips or cookies, to pass. Also bring flies, faeri.es and angels. Elizabeth's College in Eastern, Pennsylvania in and doll collecting, but most of all she Charles P. Harris. Loving mother to your favorite iawn chair to relax and Beck, between Five and Six Mile roads, inner beauty was equally matched by 1940 and his medical degree from loved slot machines. Louise was a Christina Anderson, Gregory Harris listen to the music. For more informa Northville. Passion Play Ministries her outer beauty. She will be greatly Temple University School of Medicine life-member of Eastern Star. Funeral and Wayne Harris. Devoted grand International is a non-profit volunteer Service Thursday In state at 9:30 am tion, cali (586) 264-0284. Bethany missed by whose who's lives she in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1943. mother of Victoria LaFave, Scott organization dedicated to equipping touched. Elizabeth filled the world Following graduation, he served for with Service to begin at 10:00am at Harris, Paul Anderson, Sandra Cain, Suburban West is a Catholic organiza with sunshine. Now, she surely lights three years in the Navy during World the Neely-Turowski Funeral Home Patrick Harris, Meghan Harris and tion providing peer support to the people from all nations with the great the heavens with a radiance that will War II, He trained at Kent General 30200 Five Mile Road (Bet. Ian Harris. Great-grandmother of est hope message the Middlebelt and Merriman) Livonia. divorced and separated of all never die. A Memorial Mass for fami Hospital in Dover, Delaware and com Faye Collyer and Riley Cain. Mom, world has ever known. Visit www.pas- pleted graduate training at the Interment Grand Lawn Cemetery. Thank you for everything you did. Christian denominations. ly and friends will be held in sion-play.org or call (248) 246-6391. ^Elizabeth's honor on Friday August 11 University of Pennsylvania Graduate We will miss you deeply. God's Family in ACTion School of Medicine in Philadelphia. at H am at St. Aidan Catholic Church, Vacation Bible School 6-9 p.m. 17500 Farmington Rd., Livonia, with He also served a fellowship in Internal Free concert the family receiving guests at 10 am. Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Monday-Friday, Aug. 14-18, at Trinity Members of Bethany Suburban West, a In lieu of flowers the family requests before joining the Henry Ford Hospital Church of Livonia. Preschool, elemen Catholic organization providing peer that you honor Elizabeth with a memo staff in 1952. He wrote numerous sci OBITUARY tary, jr. high and adult classes offered support to the divorced and separated rial donation to the Catholic Hispanic entific articles,lectured frequently and Social Services of Lee County Florida, conducted extensive clinical research POLICY (fellowship meal at 6 p.m.). There will of alt Christian denominations, will relating to hypertension. He was high be music, singing, crafts, puppets, meet at the fountain for a free con P.O. Box 50301, Fort Meyers, FL The first five "billed" lines of 33994. Arrangements by the R.G. & ly regarded in all aspects of medicine - food and fellowship centered around cert featuring Steve King and the patient care, research and teaching. an obituary are published at G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 the study of book of ACTS. To register Dittilies Friday, Aug. 25, in Keiiogg Farmington Rd., Livonia, MI. Please Hypertension Fellow Dr. Roy Moser no cost. All additional lines- sign Elizabeth's oniine guestbook at: and Dr. Caldwell were among the first will be charged at $4 per line. send e-mail to Park, Plymouth. Cali (734) 513-9479. www.rggrharris.com. to describe abdominal bruit for renal You may place a picture of [email protected], or call church artery stenosis. Active in community, your loved one for an office at (734) 425-2800, or Sunday Dr. Caldwell served as chairman of the additional cost of only $6. Hypertension Coordinating • and SYLVIA CAROLINE BYERS School director at (313) 541-3892. Symbolic emblems may be UPCOMIHG Planning Council of Southeastern Age 92, a 70 year resident of When registering leave parents Michigan from 3973-74, and was included at no cost (example: Plymouth, having moved here in name(s), child's name(s) and ages, and Let chairperson of the Metropolitan 1936 and building 2 homes here. Mrs. American Flags, religious Monthly dance Detroit Coalition for blood Pressure Byers was born January 7, 1914 in symbols, etc.) phone number. Bethany Suburban West presents a . others Control from 1986-88. He received Hooper, Nebraska to Frederick F. Vacation Bible school dance 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, the Laureate Award of the Michigan Barth and Marie E. (Luthold) Barth. know*.. Chapter of the American College of She passed away August 8, 2006. Deadlines: This year's theme is Fiesta, where kids Sept. 2 (doors open at 7:30 p.m.), at St. Physicians in 1989. He was theMrs . Byers worked 19 years as a sales Friday 4:30 PM for Sunday are hot for Jesus from Aug. 14-18 at Robert Bellarmine, 27101W. Chicago at When you've lost founder and first chairman of Detroit clerk at the Kresge store in downtown Wednesday Noon for Thursday Riverside Park Church of God, 11771 Inkster road. Bethany Suburban West a loafed one, place Physicians for Social Responsibility Plymouth, retiring in the early 1970's. Obituaries received alter these deadlines Newburgh at Plymouth, Livonia. is a Catholic organization providing I and lectured often on the medical con She enjoyed homemaking, gardening will be placed in the next available issue. your notice on our Please stop by for a registration form peer support to the divorced and sep website and in sequences of nuclear war. He is sur and church. She was a member of St. vived by his wife, Julie (nee: Paul Lutheran Church in Northville. e-mail your obit to or call to register. Call (734) 464-0990. arated of all Christian denominations. • "Passages".--a l Matthews), his daughters, Ann Kelly Mrs. Byers was a devoted wife, moth [email protected] Prizes will be given away for early reg Cost is $10, refreshments included. - • '' directory located (James), Sally Fisher (Gregg) and Beth er and grandmother. She was the istration. Call (734) 261-5716 for information. x in every edition of Simon (Dan), his sons, John (Karen) beloved wife of the late Eldon, dear or fax to: and Mark (Nancy), 12 grandchildren mother of Marjorie M. Hyde, the late Attn: Obits c/o Charolette Wilson Outdoor volleyball Catholic programs your hometown and 4 great-grandchildren, and his sis newspaper. Ted, the late Wanda Kirby and the 734-953-2232 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, and every You've been coming to Catholic litur ters, Elizabeth Zimmermann and late Don, dearest grandmother of ten, For more information call: Bertha Jane Lee. Services have been Tuesday, at Rotary Park on Six Mile, gies for years with your spouse, but great grandmother of twenty-three Charolette Wilson held. For information call A. J. and great great grandmother of six, between Merriman and Farmington just haven't taken the plunge to ©boenrer A Sctcnftft 734-953-2070 Desmond & Sons 248-362-2500. dear sister of Ann Fischer. Funeral roads, Livonia. Male and female.Single become Catholic yourself. The oppor Memorial Tributes may be made to: or Liz Keiser Friday, August 11, 2006, 31 AM at Point Ministries (age 30 and up) of _ CaH 1-800-ST9-T3S5 Physicians for Social Responsibility, the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 734-953-2067 tunity has arrived at St. Aidan Catholic ._-• jaet—_„ . -r-..... T f |||Tf T |;... |:|| f„___n_^KE. 1875 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 280 S. Main Street, Plymouth. or toll free every skill level. Just stop by and Church, 17500 Farmington road, 1012, Washington, DC 20009. J. MICHAEL REFFITT Friends may visit Thursday, 3-9PM. 866-818-7653 mention Single Point Ministries, Call Livonia. Sept. 5th sees the start of the Share memories at: Memorials may be made to St. Paul (248)374-5920. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Age 57 of Belleville, Michigan and obit.DesmondFuneralHome.com Lutheran Church, Northville. ask for Char or Liz % formerly of Xenia, passed away Rummage sale for those who would like to become Saturday at the St. Joseph Medical 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday-Friday, Aug. Catholic. Call David Conrad, Director of Center in Michigan. He was born Faith Formation, at (734) 425-5950 to February 9, 1949 in Dayton, Ohio, the 17-18, and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, son of James R. and Deiores E. Aug. 19, at Emmanuel Lutheran discuss your conversion journey and (Pennewitt) Reffitt. Mike was a 1967 JUSTIN G. PERRIN Church, 34567 Seven Mile, west of begin formal entrance into the graduate of Xenia High School, an Age 83, of Cross Village, MI (former Farmington Road, Livonia. Catholic Church. avid bowler with thirteen perfect 300 ly of Garden City), died Monday, gapies to his credit. He currently was August 7, 2006. Born April 12, 1923, Divorce recovery program Fall program the manager of the Super Bowl in Detroit, the son of James Justin and 7:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17 to Explore contemporary moral issues Bowling Center in Canton, Michigan Geraldine R. (LeBlanc) Perrin. He was Sept. 28, and Oct. 19 to Dec. 4 (no via sci-fi. Morality, conscience, human '• afcd was the former manager of the a World War II U.S. Air Force Veteran, Beaver- Vu -Bowl in Beavercreek. retired supervisor for TWA Airlines, workshop Thanksgiving Day), present dignity - the Catholic Church's under Mike was involved in the Canton past commander for the Knights of ed by Single Place Ministry at First standing of these topics shapes her Chamber of Commerce and Project Columbus Garden City, and a member Presbyterian Church of Northville. For understanding of today's hot topics: Turnaround. Mike is survived by a of the Disabled American Veterans. information, call (248) 349-0911. daughter, Cynthia (Jason) Landolfi of Survived by former wife and good euthanasia, assisted suicide, the theo- • Sehertz, Texas, a son James Lee friend, Gladys Perrin of Howell; Conference ry of just war, stem cell research, and Reffitt of Dayton, father James R. daughters Sharon (Daniel) Steiger of . The Ministry of the Watchman more. Join us for an explanation and Reffitt of Xenia, three grandchildren Cross Village and Michelle Walsh of exploration of these and other topics Alex and Abby Landolfi, and Cory Livonia; brothers Leo (Lucille) Perrin t International present the 11th annual Reffitt, a brother Douglas (Janet) of Mecosta and Jerome Perrin of ' Power & Glory of God Conference Aug. using sci-fi episodes starting 7 p.m. Reffitt of Baneberry, TN, uncle and Garden City; nephew Joseph (Nina) 17-20, at University of Michigan- Wednesday, Sept. 6, at St. Aidan aunt Donald and Phyllis Pennewitt, Perrin of Garden City; brother-in-law * „' Catholic Church, 17500 Farmington » Dearborn/Fairlane Center, 19000 Xenia, a number of nephews, nieces, Al Ciosser of MN; and sister-in-law Road, Livonia. Call (734) 425-5950. pousins and many close friends. He Margaret Converse of Livonia. Mass Hubbard Drive, Dearborn. Meetings was preceded in death by his mother of Resurrection Friday, 10am (in state ft begin at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17 Remarried workshop Deiores "Dee" Reffitt in 2005. 9am),. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, (some afternoon meetings at 1 p.m.). Funeral services will be held Friday Howell. Burial in Lakeview Cemetery. 7-8:15 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept,6, to August ll, 2006 at I0 a.m. at the Visitation Thursday, 5-8pm,' at Special Healing School and Miracle Dec. 13, at Ward Presbyterian Church, McColaugh Funeral Home Inc., 826 MacDonald's Funeral Home, Howell Service 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19. For 40000 Six Mile, Northville. This course U. Detroit Street, Xenia with Pastor (517-546-2800). Memorial contribu complete schedule, call (800) 560- is for couples thinking about remar Robert McDowell officiating. Burial tions suggested to the American Red 9240 or visit www.ministryofthewatch- in the Valley View Memorial Gardens. Cross or the Humane Society. Visit riage or already remarried. 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