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BY DARRELL CLEM defendants guilty of voluntary sion to send some young men to jail 15-year maximum penalty for volun­ The three defendants face sentenc­ STAFF WRITER manslaughter rather than murder, for the rest of their lives, so I have to tary manslaughter, authorities said. ing Jan. 25. Assistant Wayne County but McClain is comforted that they accept the verdict. The jury also convicted Strong and Prosecutor Christine Kowal con­ More than three years after his son won't walk free. "At least they didn't get off." Dunbar of a 15-year felony of threat­ firmed that Dunbar already is serv-r was beaten to death on a Detroit "It's still quite a significant Defendants Marcus Strong, David ening a female witness, who went ihg 11-20 years for an unrelated case street^ Charles McClain of Westland charge," McClain, 77, said. "The jury Dunbar and Murray Warren — all in into hiding after she was told that of home invasion that involved a gun is relieved that a jury has convicted has the final say, and they deliberat­ their 20s — still could face lengthy her mother's house could be burned and assault with intent to do great the three killers. ed all day. I think they did a consci­ sentences. They have criminal histo­ while her children were inside. bodily harm. A Wayne County Circuit Court entious job. In their eyes, I could see ries that give Judge Daniel Ryan the Strong also was accused of beating jury on Wednesday found three how it would have been a big deci­ option of imposing more than the the woman. PLEASE SEE DEATH, A5 Test shows lower level in chi

BY DARRELL CLEM family a letter recommending he STAFF WRITER be taken to his doctor for a more thorough analysis, which showed A Garden City boy's family the lower levels. learned Friday that he doesn't "I'm happy for that family," have elevated levels of lead in his Assistant Wayne County body, despite an earlier blood test Executive Alan Helmkamp said that indicated he did. Friday. "I'm sure the family is Twelve-year-old Matthew relieved, and we're thankful for Waterkamp, who played in the that." contaminated Central City Park Even so, Becker said that she in Westland, has lead levels of 3 and others still are angry that city 'izicroj^rams per dc-viii+er — and con nty officials kept quiet for below the level of 10 that officials years about elevated levels of lead say could pose a potential health in some areas of Central City threat. Park. "He's fine," his grandmother, "This is not going away, Georgia Becker of Westland, said because these people put a lot of Friday. "I'm just thrilled about it." kids' fives in danger," Becker said. Matthew's pediatrician gave his "The people who knew about this family the good news Friday. An should be held accountable." earlier blood test by county Westland Mayor William Wild health workers had indicated that has ordered the park fenced off the boy had lead levels of 16 until further environmental test­ micrograms per deciliter. ing can be done at the park. Gty, Of 132 people screened for lead county and state environmental by county workers, Matthew was officials ultimately will work the only person whose results had toward finding a solution to indicated a potentially high level cleaning up the park. of lead. The county sent Matthew's [email protected] I (734) 953-2110

BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Memorial High School senior Bethany Hamlet's poster walked away with the top honor in the 2007 Detroit Auto Dealers Association poster contest.

BY DARRELL CLEM Schultz's decision to plead BY SUE MASON awards in the contest sponsored by the who placed second and third respectively in STAFF WRITER guilty and face a sentence of two STAFF WRITER Detroit Auto Dealers Association. the 12th-grade competition, and Chris to eight years in prison could This is the 19th year for the contest, Miller, second in the loth-grade contest A Westland man who down­ have averted a lengthier prison There's the Nike Swoosh, worth billions of "established to engage the creative minds of Schrader and Miller each received $250; loaded hundreds of images of stay. The charges against him dollars, and then there's Bethany Hamlet's Michigan's future artists and recognize stu­ Miller won $100. child pornography on his home carry penalties ranging up to 20 swoosh, a flash of white on a sea of blue, dents fromloca l art communities for their Hamlet describes her poster as simplistic computer will spend two to eight years behind bars. worth much less than the famous logo. talents." - just three colors and other than the auto years in prison. Schultz had earlier spent time But Hamlet's swoosh is one hundreds of There were 621 entries from 101 high show wording which has been cropped and Danny Rudolph Schultz, 37, in prison in Ohio for felony thousands of people will see when they visit schools around the state. The poster entries stacked down the side of the poster, all that's learned his fete in Wayne County charges unrelated to the the North American International Auto encompassed an automotive-related theme there is the swoosh to create a feeling of Circuit Court after he recently Michigan case, authorities con­ Show next week. Ifs the swoosh that graces and acknowledged mis year's anniversary speed, she said. admitted to having child sexually firmed. He had been ordered to the Chairman's Award winner of the event's auto show with the words "Celebrating 100 "I think of it as going real fast, with a bull's abusive material. stand trial in Michigan after he poster contest Years." eye marking the spot in the swoosh," said Westland police in July seized waived a preliminary hearing in "It's beginner's luck," said Hamlet, a The co-chairmen of this year's auto show, Hamlet "I took the picture from an over­ hundreds of CDs containing child early August in Westland 18th Wayne Memorial High School senior and Bob Thibodeau Jr. of Bob Thibodeau Ford head view and outlined it in Illustrator" porn that Schultz downloaded at District Court second-year student in Steve Paulsen's and Carl Galeana of Galeafta's Van Dyke You have to look closely for the picture. his home on Barchester, on the Pending the outcome of the graphic design class at the William D. Ford Dodge, selected Hamlet's poster as the win­ It's the outline of the United States with the city's southwest side. case, Westland District Judge C. Career Technical Center. "I'm use to winning ning entry. bright red bull's eye, less than the size of a Police arrested Schultz after his Charles Bokos had ordered smaller awards in kindergarten and first penny positioned over Michigan. former girlfriend, who lived with Schultz jailed in lieu of a grade, but nothing like this." FIVE WINNERS She admits she cried when told she won him, notified authorities that she $100,000 cash bond. "The judges saw something in it they real­ In addition to Hamlet receiving the top and that her initial thought when called in found child pornographic materi­ According to state authorities, ly liked," said Paulsen. "It's very simple has honor and a $1,000 prize, Brian Heinrich was that she was "being suspended for als that belonged to him, police Schultz. will spend two to eight minimal color. It's the whole concept of hav­ won the $500 prize for best of show in the something I did." Sgt. Jeff Trzybinski said. years in prison, and the earliest ing to look at it a second to see what's mere." digital category. Also placing in the contest Police also seized computers he will be potentially eligible for Paulsen had five of his students win was Heather Schrader and Michelle Perez PLEASE SEE POSTERS, A2 from the home. parole will be in July 2008.

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'-*•*» .*3ttkw empty handed. "Last year's Do you Bathroom: Simple Steps for Bathroom poster was more FROM PAGE A1 *• »* need a fresh Makeovers, Kitchen Decorating ideas simplistic, this New Year's res­ and Projects or Creative Bedroom The money will come in handy. has more detail, olution? Why Decorating. Hamlet plans to go on to college, "the Wayne not make the Winter is also a great time to start a probably at the Center for Memorial senior most of the project with a child. Creative Studies, and take up said. January dol­ Has your daughter been asking for a graphic design. Schrader Perez also uses drums by fixing up your house or apart­ bookcase for her room? Why not make a* Heinrich also is a Wayne the word simple ftov 6pe* ment? simple bookcase together. She will treas­ Memorial senior, describes his in describing her auto show No excuses! You can't work in the yard ure, not only the bookcase that she best of show poster as "a little bit poster. She used shapes and with :has * Lattes • Cappuccinos • Espresso * Smoothies or take the kids to the beach. Goif is defi­ helped make, but also the time you of idealism of the future." It fea­ the help of Paulsen, placed a car Bagels • Muffins • Pastries • Biscotti nitely out This is the perfect time for spend together. Books like Woodworking tures the front end of an older car in the mix. She found the font for undertaking a home improvement proj­ for Kids or Easy to Build Bookcases will with the Detroit skyline on the the wording on a Web site. ect Be it large or small it will give you get you off on the right foot. hood. "My original design didn't "Mr. Paulsen thought I had a ! tremendous and lasting satisfaction. Maybe your son would enjoy making a work out," he said. "I wanted to chance to win," said Perez, a John Any Drink Where do you begin? Do you want to bird house or bird feeder. With your help do a comic book cover, but I Glenn High School senior. "I've start small? You can put a fresh coat of and one of these books, Making couldn't findon e good enough never won anything. This is the paint on the living room walls, or wallpa­ Backyard Birdhouses or Big Book of Bird and I didn't have time to draw first time I entered the contest per the front hallway. The library has a Houses and Bird Feeders, he will be on one" he said. "I took hours to put and the first time I've won." At our newest Westland local

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BY REBECCA JONES -Westland in 2007 STAFF WRITER Fifth- and sixth-graders at BY SUE MASON "We're really deep into research dent. If it happens, the lost rev­ Pdley Upper Elementary will STAFF WRITER and evaluation of trimesters," enue would erase gains made get a chance to make some of Baracy said. "Trimesters would with.the district's switch to their old friends laugh until As New Year's resolutions go, provide more opportunity for intraschools of choice and a pilot milk comes out of their the hope is usually for a good students to meet the require­ all-day kindergarten at four noses. one, and that's just what Wayne- ments and still take extracurricu­ schools at the elementary level. Lunches will be reorgan­ Westland School Superintendent lar classes." Wayne-Westland has been able ized next semester. The Greg Baracy foresees in 2007. Baracy also is pleased to see to deal with revenue loss by change will give students "Fm looking forward to a very more parent participation in the boosting attendance cutting more chances to see others good and prosperous 2007," he schools and is hoping to "grow" expenses and tapping its budget in their same grade. said. "I hope it will be good and mat in 2007- surplus, but a possible proration Currently at Riley, lunches healthy for our children and that "It's not just more parents in could be the "block of coal in bur are grouped so that fifth- our student achievement keeps the PTA or PTO, it's more volun­ stocking," Baracy said. and sixth-graders from the improving." teers in the classrooms and "Education funding has to stay same "team" eat together. Even a threatened cut in state schools," he said. "And it's not just at the rate of inflation, or it's a But lunch assignments will school aid can't cast a pall on the in the elementaries. We^re seeing loss," he said. "If we don't get an be changed later this month start of the New Year in the dis­ an upswing in the middle school increase, it's a loss. If it's status so that more students from trict On Jan. 30, the addition to and high school and that's a good quo, it's a cut." the same grade level will be Alumni Arena at Wayne sign." The superintendent also hopes able to eat and spend recess Memorial High School will be Also on the positive list is the the New Year has brought a new together, said Riley co-prin­ dedicated, and in February expansion of two media centers round of getting along in the cipal Colette Ivey. ground will be broken for a a at two elementaries — State Legislature. "Students have not had as similar addition at John Glenn Schweitzer and Edison -— and "I hope Santa brought a much of an opportunity to High School. the adoption of new mathematics renewed sense of cooperation of see and socialize with class­ The additions are being and English language arts text all parties, so they can put aside mates from their former financed through the district's books for the high schools and their petty bickering and focus an school," Ivey said. sinking fund, and according to new social studies books that the economy and jobs and the Students didn't bring up Baracy, it is the "students who are would cost between $600,000 education of our youth." he said. the issue to staff, but parents reaping the benefits." and $800,000. But the news out of Lansing expressed their concerns, she School officials also are deeply But offsetting the good news in isn't enough to dampen his said. immersed in die restructuring to 2007 is the gloom and doom out excitement about the start of Since Livonia Public the high school curriculum to of Lansing. Word has been 2007. "Despite that, we have a lot Schools created upper ele­ meet the new state requirements. swirling around for months that of good things going on," he said. mentary schools this year, The requirements affect this the amount the state pays per "We have a lot of good people administrators are trying to year's freshman class, and the pupil to districts could be cut working with our children to figure out which scheduling district is looking at such things because of a shortfall in the help them achieve their poten­ option works best. TOM HOFFMEYER1 STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER as a trimester system and offer­ School Aid Fund. tial." Each school does it differ­ ing Algebra I with high school Rumored cuts have run from ently. Johnson Upper Elementary fifth-grader Phoebe Forton enjoys lunch with credit in the eighth grade. none to as high as $200 per stu­ [email protected] I (734) 953-2112 Cooper Upper Elementary her classmates. has students eat lunch with others in their mixed-grade tor. "They can get to know house to lunch at the same "house." each other even though they time. Sixth-grade teams eat "They want the fifth- and are in different grades." ' together after that. sixth-grade teams to be Johnson Upper LPS to amend budget together," said Jay Young, Elementary sends all fifth- [email protected] LPS communications direc- grade teams from the same (734) 953-2054 BY REBECCA JONES with the school board during to be amended again this spring. STAFF WRITER three study sessions, which The state could reduce the wrapped up last week. The board amount of money the district A state revenue conference this may vote on the changes at gets per pupil for the current week will help determine how Monday's regular meeting. school year. The Senate fiscal V much money Livonia Public The district lost $2.4 million agency reported last month that the school aid budget appears to Schools has to work with this due to lower enrollment. The *•« year. budget amendment also reserves be $300 million short. But in the meantime, the money for textbooks and curricu­ Last week, it was reported that budget needs to be amended to lum associated with new gradua­ $10 million in state grants may cover a bigger-than-expected tion requirements. After the be put on hold as well, but shortfall, reflect actual expenses changes, the district will have 5 Levesque said she doesn't know if and set aside money for future percent of its budget, or $8 mil­ that affects grants LPS was due costs. lion, in its fund equity. It current­ to receive, such as an $89,000 for Finance director Lisa Levesquc ly has $10.9 million in savings. districts with declining enroll­ outlined budget amendments The budget will probably have ment.

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Oil that is... black gold, Texas tea cerns, but the general opinion seems to be that theaters for granted these Those were the days when there was one - Paul Henning oil can be drilled safely, quietly and efficiently'in days. The trend in movie screen to a theater, before the seats were Beverly Hillbillies theme song the middle of a thriving suburban community. houses now is massive divided into shoe box spaces with screens Anyone who has been to Oklahoma City would megaplexes of 15, 20 or even hardly bigger than TV sets. In the early 1970s, my father bought 10 acres know that many people live comfortably with oil more screens. But it wasn't If you think about it, you probably have of land near the Pigeon River up north. It was a derricks everywhere they go. An oil derrick sits always that way. Once upon more good memories of movie theaters than nice piece of land, with the on the lawn in front of the state Capitol. Oil a time in a movie galaxy far, just about any other single place. For two promise that the surrounding pumps line the road from Oklahoma City to far away, movie theaters hours you can escape reality into a different property would eventually be Tulsa. It's not the prettiest sight in the world — were structural works of art, world often filled with things you're not developed into a recreation or maybe it is to the folks in Oklahoma. (I like the Fox, the Michigan, likely to see outside. I have wonderful mem­ area. understand modern drilling procedures are Greg Palms and Adams theaters. ories of seeing movies with so many friends. As with many dreams and more aesthetically appealing.) Kowalski These were palaces devot­ I recently lost a longtime friend who loved promises in the inflation-chal­ Of course, Livonia isn't likely to create ed not only to the art of film to go to the movies. Every so often one of lenged '70s, the area never was Oklahoma, Texas or OPEC-style gushers. It making but also to the experience of seeing these movies will turn up on TV and I developed. My father's little bit won't challenge Iraq's oil fields (if this war ever a movie. It would begin when you walked in invariably think of her and how we saw that Hugh of heaven remained as pristine ends). But given the city's strapped economic the door and were overwhelmed by opulent movie together in a theater when it first (and unusable) as the day he situation (one, it shares with other Michigan surroundings. The grand theaters truly were came out. Gallagher men le palaces. bought it. cities), a mini-oil fortune would come in handy And I still have the torn ticket stubs. But just when the vision of relaxing in the in providing for police, fire and public works. , But the big downtown theaters were I've been to the Birmingham and great north woods began to fade, news came Of course, digging in the suburbs is only one reserved for special occasions. More than Palladium theaters and I think they are ter­ that oil companies were interested in drilling in of many efforts that this state and the nation likely you would go to the neighborhood rific. I like them not just because they are the Pigeon River area. Now usually when devel­ need to become energy independent. Oil is show to see a bill of secondrrun features excellent places to see movies but also opers sell a parcel of land, they include a little expensive, finite, polluting. It has served us well that would change twice a week. because they are about as close to being a paragraph that reserves to the seller any "miner­ and, as someone who fires up a car every morn­ When I was a kid, we used to go the neighborhood theater as you will find any­ al rights* For some reason, the lawyer wasn't on ing to drive 20 miles to work and heats with Farnum theater. It was a grand place, aside more. They are light years ahead of what the his game the day the contract was drawn with natural gas, I can't legitimately argue against from the fact that it would flood after a Farnum was, but they are right in town, not my father, who ended up owning the property our need for petroleum. In fact, it's naive to heavy rain so that the front half-dozen rows surrounded by acres of parking lot spaces. and anything underneath it. think we can wean ourselves from oil anytime or so resembled a swamp. And the air inside They are cozy, comfortable venues, which Perhaps a vision of becoming an oil tycoon soon or that protecting our access to oil isn't a never lost that musty odor we grew to is what a theater should be. danced briefly in my father's mind. But nothing vital national concern. accept. The days of the great movie palaces is came of that vision either. But as fine as this deal is for Livonia, we need There were mounds of chewing gum stuck pretty much over, except for a few, like the The lure of oil has now gone suburban. to invest more in viable alternatives — from to the bottom of the seats. Fox, which have been preserved. There are Livonia is considering whether to let an energy solar panels to biodiesel to electric cars to leg The screen was repaired with tape, and two movie theaters left in Detroit, and the company drill for oil at a site near 1-275 and power. every so often the film broke — but, so last area drive-in movie, in Dearborn, is up .1 Haggerty Road. The city hopes to make $2.8 The operative word is "viable." Right now, oil what. For 35 cents we got to see two movies, for sale. At one time there were hundreds of. million in royalties over the next 20 years. is still where we get most of our energy and, cartoons, coming attractions and even a theaters and dozens of drive-ins. Neighboring property owners would make ; apparently, the suburbs can convert their black news reel of some event we didn't care Most are now just memories. But good about $31,000 over the same period. gold into a much-needed revenue stream. about. memories. And I think I'll hold onto my Apparently this is a trend in our ongoing Occasionally, the film would be accompa­ torn tickets. attempts to become energy independent. The Hugh Gallagher is the managing editor of the Observer nied by a live performance of some sort. West Bay Exploration Co. out of Traverse City Newspapers. He can be reached by e-mail at This could include monsters who would Greg Kowalski is editor of the Birmingham Eccentric. operates 20 oil and gas reservoirs in southeast­ [email protected] or by phone at (734) 953- emerge from behind tlje screen when a hor­ He can be reached at (248) 901-2570 or by e-mail at ern Michigan. 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BY BRAD EMONS umph over the No. 6 STAFF WRITER Spartans. Stevenson had won the pre­ This wasn't any ordinary vious two encounters dating Thursday night dual boys back to last March, including swim meet. the WLAA Relays in MS*** >VW It featured two highly December and the Division I \ * regarded state-ranked teams state meet in March when the &<«& - Livonia Stevenson and Spartans edged Northville for Northville - two programs third place, 201.5-200. that have been the class of the The Spartans started well Western Lakes Activities enough, finishing first and Association the past few third in the first event, the years. 200-yard medley relay. The start of the meet was But by the 50 freestyle, the held up 15 minutes because of Mustangs had taken a 33-29 a malfunction with the com­ advantage and never looked puterized electronic score­ back. skating board system, but when Senior Chris Keady, a state Several area teams things got going, it became runner-up last year in both : will compete in the clear early in the meet that it the 200 individual medley Michigan High School was Northville's night as the and 500 freestyle, paced the ft»r * ^ i^l^U'****&*** Figure Skating No. 2-ranked team in TOM HOFFMEYER j STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Competition from 4-8 Division I posted a 105-81 tri­ PLEASE SEE SWIM, B3 Stevenson's Kyle Hermann was runner-up in the 200-yard freestyle during Thursday's meet against No. 2-ranked Northville. p.m. Monday at the Farmington Hills ice Arena. Among the teams scheduled to compete include Livonia Ladywood, Farmington Rockets hit on all cylinders Hills Mercy, Plymouth- Canton, Northville, Milford, Lakeland, Walled Lake, Ann Arbor Glenn spikers score impressive win vs. Wayne Huron and Novi. BY BRAD EMONS step it up with our ball control and we "We can't keep giving up free balls," STAFF WRITER were able to run the attack we wanted. said Wayne first-yearcoac h Kevin Miller, Tiger Caravan We took advantage of a smaller Wayne whose team fell to 1-2-12 overall. "We The Detroit Tigers After a slight delay to attach the anten­ frontline and our outside and middle hit­ have to work covering the court when Winter Caravan will ;>; nas on each side of the net, the Westland ters were able to swing away" we're behind the ball and moving to the make a stop at the ; John Glenn girls volleyball came out of Other Glenn contributions came from ball. We're not getting to the place where Eastern Michigan =U the oven like a $5 little Caesars pizza. senior co-captain Kija Colts, who had we're supposed to be. University Convocation And before you could say "Cheese five kills and one ace; junior Kirstin Kirk, "We're just not adjusting and reading Center from 6-7:15 p.m; only," the Rockets were hot and ready, 17 digs, four kills and one block; and sen­ quickly enough. We have to try and force Thursday, Jan. 18. taking less than an hour Wednesday ior setter Katie Tratar, 26 assists, three the issue. We've been trying to do a lot of Doors open at 5:30 p.m. night to dispose of rival Wayne kills and three aces. that in practice." Tigers slated to Memorial in three games, 25-15,25-12, "It's good to see some of our under­ Wargo, who is animated and active on attend are manager Jim 25-17, in a Western Lakes Activities classmen like Holbrook, and Kirk, who the coaching sidelines, felt relieved to Leyland, coaches Gene: Association crossover match. played well defensively, step it up and beat his first WLAA opponent. But he Lamont and Lloyd Ironically, Glenn and Wayne split two take the pressure off both Virginia knows there is much to work to do McClendon and players; games last month in the Madonna (Butler) and Kija (Colts), especially when before the divisional schedule heats up Placido Polanco, Justin! University Tournament held at teams are geared to stop them" Wargo mis week. Verlander, Marcus - •} Plymouth High School. said. 'And I thought Katie Tratar did a "Our communication could be better Thames, Craig Monroe But on mis night, it was all Glenn, as good job of distributing the ball. I felt she at times," he said. 'And we have to learn and Chris Shelton. the Rockets' hitting attack was sparked set a smart match." to not let down going from game-to- Dan Dickerson, the ; by a pair of 6-foot middle hitters, senior The visiting Zebras, meanwhile, could game, and play with our heads up. voice of the Tigers, will co-captain Virginia Butler and sopho­ muster only nine kills on the night (led Tonight when you're playing before a lot emcee a question and more Brittany Holbrook, each finishing by Stacy Stone's three) and had only a of family and friends, it's easier to stay answer session with •;. with 12 kills. meager total of fiveassists . up. Leyland and the playfK Butler also served six of Glenn's 13 The Zebras, however, did take a 10-6 "We just hope to keep improving day ers. ^ aces on the night, while Holbrook fin­ lead in the second game when senior to day. I felt both Northville (a three- Following the free .. ished with three blocks and three aces. Kellie Newsted served three of her four game loss Monday) and Wayne were portion of the prograifj "Give credit to Wayne, they came up aces. good tuneups. Now the hard stuff starts. will be a VIP reception^ with a good defensive effort and dug But the advantage was, short-lived as We're in a tough division (Lakes) and in the Stadium Club TOM HAWLEY j STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER everything we threw at them " said Glenn Wayne made 17 passing errors on the we'll see what happens." with the Tigers. Tickets Glenn's Kija Colts nails a spike past Wayne's Chelsey first-year coach Julian Wargo, whose evening and gave up another six points are $75 each and are •; Odom during Wednesday's clash. team is 7-6-3 overall. "We were able to on service errors. [email protected] I (734) 953-2123 available on a first- come, first-served basis. Free tickets are avail­ able by calling the Convocation Center at' Churchill staves off Plymouth in thriller (734)487-2282.

BY ED WRIGHT onds to go. STAFF WRITS? The victory improved the Chargers to 4-3 The Churchill High overall and doubled their win total from a School Athletic Patrons After a thorny start, Livonia Churchill's year ago. Plymouth slipped to 3-4. will stage a mid-winter basketball team came out smelling like a "I was disappointed in the way we played dinner from 4-8 p.m. "Rose"nick Friday night in a Western Lakes in the firstquarte r - their guards were play­ Sunday, Jan. 21 at The Activities Association crossover game against ing well and we just weren't getting it done," Coaches Corner, located visiting Plymouth. Churchill coach Jim Solak said. "But we at Seven Mile and Led by the blue-collar effort of junior for­ locked them down in the second half and our Farmington roads, in ^ ward Ryan Rosenick, the Chargers outlasted perimeter defense was much better. Livonia. the Wildcats, 48-46, in a tension-packed con­ "The bottom line is we hung around and Join CAP members test that wasn't decided until the final hung around and took every punch they for an evening of food minute. threw at us. When it came to push and shove and fun with all pro­ Rosenick, who finished with 24 points and in the fourth quarter, we got it done, whether ceeds going to benefit . 16 rebounds, notched a double-double -14 it was knocking down big freethrow s or get­ Churchill athletics. points and 10 boards - in the first half alone. ting a guard penetration. I'm proud of how There will be hourly 50- Churchill senior Brad Evans came up big the guys finished it out tonight." 50 drawings. in the clutch for the winners, converting a The Chargers attacked the basket more Rod Hawrany and driving layup with 1:30 to play to break a 44- than the Wildcats, which was reflected in Mario D'Herin of Roger all tie. The 6-foot-3 senior then iced the vic­ their lopsided victory - 25-4 - in the "free and Rod's Barber Shop tory with a pair of free throws with 27.2 sec­ throws attempted" category. will serve as guest bar­ onds left to make it 48-44. "Churchill going to the line that much tenders. Plymouth's Mike Hanchett deposited a made a big difference tonight," Plymouth co- For more information, layup with 11.4 seconds remaining to cut the coach Tom Van Wagoner said. "But give them BILL BRESLER I STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER call (734) 744-2650, Wildcats'deficit to 48-46, however, credit - they took advantage of what was Plymouth's Austin Barnett battles for a rebound with Churchill's Ryan Rosenick (left) and Ext. 46117. Plymouth was unable to get off a shot after Nicholas Seger during Friday night's WLAA cross-over game at Churchill. Rosenick netted 24 regaining possession of the ball with 1.8 sec­ PLEASE SEE CHURCHILL, B3 points and 16 rebounds in the Chargers' 48-46 victory.

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Mike Zynda, who made 16 "Austin played a great game," career point. Wayne at Northville, 7 p.m. Livonia Red-Blue at Plymouth, 7 p.m. The Spartans, ranked 10th saves, was in goal for the Franklin coach Terry Jobbitt said. Stevenson netminder Drew -3 Clarenceville at Liggett, 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 in Division I in the latest Spartans. "The first period was the best hockey MacEachern made 21 saves, while Luth. Westland at Hamtramck, 7 p.m. Farmington Invitational, 9 a.m. statewide coaches poll, Ralph Aspinwall made 22 we've played all season. We had Northern's Ed Hojnacki stopped 24 Baptist Park at Huron Valley, 7 p.m. PREP BOWLING improved to 11-1-1 overall and stops for Salem. excellent positioning, we back- shots. '<• Thursday, Jan. 18 Monday, Jan. 15 3-0 in the Lakes. FEUNKUN 4, CANTON 1: On Friday, checked and even scored a power- Stevenson killed off all five penal­ Imtflac. Conception at Huron Valley, 7 p.m. Wayne vs. Wyandotte Dave Muller tallied a goal and two play goal. ties. Friday, Jan. 19 at Indian Lanes, 3:30 p.m. Salem falls to 5-5-1 and 0-2. assists to lift Livonia Franklin (3-9, "But in the second period we lost "This was a big win for our team," - Churchill at Stevenson, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17 Marcus Voran had a pair of 1-1) past the host Chiefs (3-9-1, 0-1) it. We took eight penalties, 12 for the Stevenson coach Mike Humitz said... Franklin at Northville, 7 p.m. John Glenn, Wayne vs. Northville goals and one assist to lead in a WLAA-Western Division game game, which is unacceptable." "Northern is a a team that has had a' W.L. Northern at John Glenn, 7 p.m. at Novi Bowl, 3:30 p.m. Stevenson, which led 1-0 after STEVENSON 6, W.L. NORTHERN 2: good start, so it was important that, Canton at Wayne, 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19 at the Arctic Edge. one period and 4-1 after two Franklin's Jordan Short scored Marcus Voran notched his third hat we played well. We're also getting Clarenceville at Det. Community, 7 p.m. Ladywood vs. Mercy, periods. trick of the season as Livonia contributions from different players,- * Liggett at Luth. Westland, 7 p.m. Clarenceville vs. Rice, Marian less less than five minutes into the Mike Jahn chipped in with first period on a goal off assists from Stevenson (10-1-1, 2-0) downed so that is a good sign." GIRLS VOLLEYBALL at Thunder bird Lanes, 3:30 p.m. Walled Lake Northern (7-4-1, 0-2) NORTHVILLE 8, FRANKLIN 0: In a Tuesday, Jan. 16 Saturday, Jan. 20 two goals as well, while senior Muller and lyler Barnes. T.J. Gosseline finished with • Muller then took a pass from in a WLAA-Lakes Division game at WLAA-Western Division opener nRoyal Oak at Clarenceville, 5 p.m. Wayne County Championship Edgar Arena. Wednesday, seven different players iadywood at H.W. Regina, 6:30 p.m. at Cherry Hill Lanes, 9:30 a.m. one goal and two assists. Barnes and beat Canton goalie Kevan Swanburg late in the first It was 2-all after one period as scored the host Mustangs (6-5-1,1- Huron Valley at Taylor Baptist, 7p.m. Oakland County Tournament Joe Byrne collected his first R. J. Kierdorf scored from Voran and 0) blanked Livonia Franklin (2-9, 0- Wednesday, Jan. 17 at Century Lanes, TBA. career goal with an assist. period to extend the visitors' lead to 2-0. John Vella at 3:23. Sean Lerg added 1) at Novi Ice Arena. , ^Churchill at W.L. Northern, 7 p.m. PREP SKIING Mike Gibbons also scored for a goal at 7:52 from Steve Soave. T.J. Hohl led Northville with two * •: Franklin at W.L. Western, 7 p!m. Derrick Cripe put the win on ice Thursday, Jan. 18 Stevenson, which outshot Rick Mitchell (from Al Harvey goals and one assist, while Steve l\ Stevenson at Salem, 7 p.m. early in the third stanza when his Ladywood vs. Lakeland Salem, 29-18.' and Jeff Walters) and Walters (from Dawson added a goal and two W.l. Central at John Glenn, 7 p.m. at Alpine Valley, 3:30 p.m. shot from Franklin's blueline. eluded Harvey and Mitchell) scored for assists. '• Wayne at Northville, 7 p.m. GIRLS FIGURE SKATING Other assists went to Dan Swanburg to make it 3-0. A lew Northern at 4:01 and 6:44, respec­ The Patriots were outshot, 36-13. Thursday, Jan. 18 Monday, Jan. 15 Darrow and Mark Bekkala, minutes later Jordan Chisholm tively. "We continue to take too many Mercy at Iadywood, 6:30 p.m. Ladywood at Farm. Hills Ice Arena, 4 p.m. two each; Steve Soave, Sean tacked on an insurance goal to make Voran scored the game-winner penalties and run around chasing A.A. Greenhills at Clarenceville, 6:30 p.m. COMPETITIVE CHEER Lerg and John Vella. it 4-0. from Zach Roberts at 10:28 of the the puck instead of playing our sys­ Stevenson at Wayne, 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18 Canton's lone goal came with five Salem's Nick Gennety scored second period followed by Chris tem," Franklin coach Terry Jobbitt Saturday, Jan. 20 Franklin Invitational, TBA. minutes left when Justin Ward at 6:40 of the second period Rapp from Lerg and Mike Jahn at said. • Northwood Invitational, 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 MU Tourney at Plymouth, 8:30 a.m. Brighton Invitational, 9 a.m. Novi Invitational, 9 a.m. Allen Park Invitational, 10 a.m. PREP HOCKEY MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Wednesday, Jan. 17 Wednesday, Jan. 17 Franklin vs. Plymouth Cornerstone at Madonna, 7:30 p.m. Lady Ocelots trim Delta at Edgar Arena, 6 p.m. Oakland CC at Schoolcraft, 7:30 p.m. Stevenson at South Lyon, 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 Five players scored in dou­ Friday, Jan. 19 Schoolcraft at St. Clair CC, 3 p.m. ble figures Wednesday as COLLEGE HOOPS Churchill vs. Stevenson Madonna at Siena Heights, 7:30 p.m. Schoolcraft College's women's at Edgar Arena, 6 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL basketball team continued to . Saturday, Jan. 20 Wednesday, Jan. 17 Martina Franklin (Redford Franklin vs. W.L. Western Oakland CC at Schoolcraft, 5:30 p.m. A slow start offensively roll, winning 74-63 at Delta Union). at Lakeland Ice Arena, 6 p.m. Madonna at Cornerstone, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday night ultimately COLLEGE HOOPS Community College. But there was bad news, Ladywood vs. H.W. Regina Saturday, Jan. 20 cost Madonna University's With the MCCAA-Eastern too, as the host Crusaders (6- at St. Clair Shores Arena, 8 p.m. Siena Heights at Madonna, 1 p.m. men's basketball team, as the Conference victory, the Lady 12,1-2) lost to Aquinas PREP WRESTLING . Schoolcraft at St. Clair CC, 1 p.m. Crusaders dropped a 75-60 guard Keith Hearns (Livonia Ocelots (13-2 overall) College (11-6, 3-0) in a Wednesday, Jan. 17 ONTARIO HOCKEY LEAGUE Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Stevenson) tallying 15 and 11 remained undefeated in the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Novi-Detroit CC, Hazel Park, Summitt Monday, Jan. 15 Conference decision to host points, respectively. conference with a 6-0 mark. Conference encounter. at Clarenceville Ouad Meet, 5:30 p.m. Whalers vs. Saginaw Spirit Aquinas. Thursday, Jan. 18 at Compuware Arena, 2 p.m. The top rebounder for the Freshman guard Adrena Franklin, who missed near­ Inter-City at Luth. Westland, 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19 Madonna (6-13, 2-1 in the Crusaders was junior forward Walker-Price paced the Lady ly seven weeks after sustain­ '; Churchill at Stevenson, 6:30 p.m. Whalers at Sault Ste. Marie, 7:30 p.m. WHAC) made just 8-of-22 and Wayne Memorial alum Ocelots with 14 points, fol­ ing a concussion, played well, •; Franklin at Canton, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 field-goal tries in the first half, Mike Rashad with five. lowed by sophomore forward scoring 14 points and grab­ W.L. Central at John Glenn, 6:30 p.m. Whalers vs. Sarnia Sting which ended with the Saints Aquinas (11-8,3-0) benefited Ashley Sibby (13 points) and bing eight rebounds in nearly J Wayne at W.L. Western, 6:30 p.m. at Compuware Arena, 7:05 p.m. nursing a 31-21 advantage. from a 21-point night by guard sophomore forward-center 23 minutes of action. Saturday, Jan, 20 MAJOR INDOOR SOCCER LEAGUE Although the Crusaders Jeff Wierzbicki. Markka Seay (12 points, 13 Unfortunately for MU, the I Avondale Tournament, 10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 14 rebounds). Spartan Classic at Stevenson, 10 a.m. picked it up in the second half Also strong on offense for the Saints rode the hot hand of Ignition at Milwaukee Wave, 7:35 p.m. (13-24,54 percent), so did Saints were guards Jeff Jayson Others chipping in for forward Joslyn Narber, who BOYS SWIMMING Friday, Jan. 19 1 ] Tuesday, Jan. 16 Ignition vs. California Cougars An inas (17-27, 63 percent). (17 points) and Jordan Torres Schoolcraft were freshman scored 27 points to spark ; Churchill at Wayne, 7 p.m. at Compuware Arena, 7:35 p.m, Junior forward D. J. Bridges (15 points). guard Brittney Ivey (11 Aquinas. Guard Claire Hogan '. Redford Union at Franklin, 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 (Canton) led MU with 17 SCHOOLCRAFT 101, DELTA CC 76: In an points) and freshman forward added 13. 1 John Glenn at Plymouth, 7 p.m. Ignition at Philadelphia KiXX, 7:05 p.m. points with senior forward MCCAA-Eastern Conference game Janelle Harris (10 points, 14 Senior guard Lindsay ' Thursday, Jan. 18 TBA - time to be announced. Derrick Mudri and junior Wednesday, visiting Schoolcraft rebounds). Klemmer (Salem) scored 16 College (9-6,4-2) rolled to a victory Alexis Rankin tallied a points to lead MU. over Delta Community College (1-15, 1-6). game-high 19 for Delta (8-7, Sophomore forward It was the Ocelots' third straight 6-2). Christie Carrico added 13, victory. AQUINAS 75, MADONNA 63: while sophomore guard St. Clair (14-3, 7-0) and Flint Mott The good news Wednesday for Alyssa Guerin (Salem) CC (14-2. 6-0) sit atop the confer- Madonna University was the grabbed 12 rebounds to go return of junior forward along with six points. g with

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*»»•»* BOYS SWIM RESULTS Zebra grapplers DUAL MEET RESULTS NORTHVILLE 105 LIVONIA STEVENSON SI Jan. 11 at Stevenson 200-yard medley relay: 1. Stevenson (Robert Luke, Joey Wingett, Travis Hatt, Jeff Wayne Memorial won nine of Pauza), 1:41.12; 2. Northville (Greg Sheppard, ;^*, Will Blickle, Joe Kargula, Chris Culkin), 14 matches, including five pins, PREP WRESTLING 1:46.62; 3. Stevenson (Ryan Scott, John to gain a 42-30 Western Lakes (N) p. Josh Mills, 0:31; 145: Alex Mudar (N) p. Loria, Scott Geverink, Sam Loria), 1:47.75. Activities Association-Western Adam Lull, 1:27; 152: Robert Walsh (WM) dec. Dan 200 freestyle: 1. Brody Blickle (N), 1:45.37; Division wrestling victory Dulzo, 12-8; 160: Ryan Nesbitt (WM) p. Nick 2. Kyle Hermann (LS), 1:51.28; 3. John Thursday over visiting Mudar, 1:28; 171: Jeff Elswick (WM) p. Jim Carroll, Bardsley (N), 1:53.64. Northville. 1:46; 189: Anthony Baskins (WM) p. Colin Maresh, 200 individual medley: 1. Chris Keady (N), 4:27; 215: Dave Owens (N) won by void; 285; 1:56.07; 2. Sheppard (N), 2:07.17; 3. Luke The Zebras, now 3-8 overall Robert Coffey (WM) p. Dave Stewart, 1:57. (LS), 2:08.76. and 1-1 in the division, got pins Wayne's dual meet record: 3-8 overall, 1-1WLAA- 50 freestyle: I. Hatt (LS), 22.35; 2. Culkin from Mike Hicks (103 pounds), Western Division. (N), 23.18; 3. Kyle Adams (N), 23.3. WESTLAND JOHN GLENN 54 , 1-meter diving: 1. Will Fankeil (N), 204.50 Ryan Nesbitt (160), Jeff Elswick (171), Anthony Baskins (389), LIVONIA CHURCHILL M points; 2. Stephen Kruse (N), 2-1.65; 3. Jeff Jan. 11 at Churchill Kinsvater (LS), 173.30. and Robert Coffey (285). 171 pounds: Andrew Hein (WJG) pinned Curtis - TOM HOFFMEYER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER 100 butterfly: l. W. Blickle (N), 54.92; 2. Chad Dunn (112) earned a Castleberry, 5:39; 189: Joey Kowtko (WJG) won Luke (LS), 56.97; 3. Kargula (N), 57.14. by void; 215: Shamir Garcia (WJG) won by teefmt-* Stevenson's Robert Luke swims the butterfly leg of the 200-yard individual medley during Thursday night's meet against Stevenson. major decision, while Jamie 100 freestyle: 1. Pauza (LS), 49.37; 2. Culkin cal fall over John Shekell, 18-2; 285: Frank (N), 49.89; 3. Hermann (LS), 51.28. Preiss (119), Jack Muncie (135) Toarmina (WJG) p. Mark Parrish, 5:31; 103: Bryan 500 freestyle: 1. W. Blickle (N), 4:47.85; 2. and Robert Walsh (152) all won Fortney (LC) won by major decision over Anthony Hatt (LS), 4:51.68; 3. Sheppard (N), 5:12.23. by decisions for Wayne. Pavlich, 14-5; 112: Josh Austin (WJG) p. Matt. of races and you can't win Stevenson is a tough team and 200 freestyle relay: 1. Northville (B. Blickle, Preiss edged Northville's Hecksel, 1:11; 119: Jared Stephens (WJG) p. Adams, Jim Mammano, Keady), 1:31.76; 2. Andrew Murray, 3:20; 125: Jeremiah Austin (WJG) meets when you get touched a tough place to swim. When Stevenson (Hermann, Scott, Charles Turlo, Jonny D'Anna, 8-7, in one of the • p. Martin Rivera, 1:17; 130: Nick Shak (WJG) p. FROM PAGE B1 out," Stevenson coach Jeff you swim them, they mean Michael Cruce), 1:36.45; 3. Stevenson (Adam feature matches. Adam Rowe, 1:06; 135: Greg Roberts (LC) won by Shoemaker said. "Our guys did business, and we were fortu­ Dabkowski, J. Loria, Chris Behler, Jared "It was a huge win for us," said major dec. over Ziad Ammari, 10-1; 140: Jim Wood not finish hard enough and nate to get a win." Diebel), 1:39.85. Wayne second-year coach Steve (WJG) won by major dec, over J.P.' Gaffke, 13-4; Mustangs. technically our swims were not Northville, meanwhile, 100 backstroke: 1. B, Blickle (N), 54.45; 2. Vasiloff, who earned his first 145: Gramos Pallaska (LC) dec. Dan McCahill, 8-5; very good. Our underclassmen Pauza (LS), 54.58; 3. Bardsley (N), 59.75. 152: James Zerebiny (WJG) dec. Dan Small, 17-10; The Cornell University- capped off a demanding week 100 breaststroke: 1. Keady (N), 1:03.13; 2. home victory on the same floor 160: Brian Ziemba (LC) dec. Gary Lawrence, 5-3. bound Keady captured the 200 had some good swims. We hope by swimming four of the state's Wingett (LS), 1:05.18; 3. J. Loria (LS), where his father won during his Dual meet records: Glenn, 9-6 overall, 2-0 WLAA- IM (1:56.07) and 100 breast- our upperclassmen can draw top six ranked teams in 1:08.72. tenure as Wayne basketball Lakes Division; Churchill, 5-4 overall, 1-1WLAA- stroke (1:03.13), while anchor­ from this and continue on up Saturday's Salem Invitational. 400 freestyle relay: 1. Northville (W. Blickle, coach. "Last year we won only Lakes Division. ing the Mustangs to a first in for a successful season." Adams, B. Blickle, Keady), 3:18.64; 2. two matches against Northville. LIVONIA FRANKLIN 69 "Last year we had a lot of tal­ Stevenson (Pauza, Cruce, Hermann, Hatt), PLYMOUTH 3 the 400 freestyle relay Shoemaker conceded, how­ ent, but we were disappointed 3:21.5; 3. Northville (Bardsley, Sheppard, It shows how much we have Jan. 11 at Plymouth (3:18.64). ever, that Northville, the at the state meet," Bennetts Kargula, Clay Malloure), 3:34.79. improved as a team. 135 pounds: Jon Cauchi (LF) pinned Rob Brothers Will and Brody defending WLAA champion, is said. "We don't have the depth Dual meet records: Northville, 2-0 overall; "We wrestled great, and sur­ Barackman, 0:36; 140: Brian Rink (LF) decisioned Blickle also captured two the measuring stick. just yet. It's a work in progress. Stevenson, 3-1 overall. prised some people. In the end, Chris Favot, 9-0; 145: Andrew Saunders (P) dec. We've shown so far that we can LIVONIA CHURCHILL 110 Jason Zanger, 8-5; 152: Elvin Ferreira (LF) p. events apiece. "We also got beat by the No. LIVONIA FRANKLIN 73 my wrestlers proved something Vince Rogers, 0:48; 160: Nate Turco (LF) won by Brody, a sophomore, won the 2 team in the state in our pool swim with anybody in the state, Jan. 11 at Churchill tonight." void; 171: Dan Woodall (LF) p. Anthony Scaratlno, 200 freestyle (1:45.37) and 100 and our house," the Stevenson but only time will tell. You can't 200-yard medley relay: 1. Franklin (Ken DUAL MEET RESULTS 2:35; 189: Pat Roumayah (LF) dec. Vince Darofli, backstroke (54.45), while Will, coach said. "They're just a bet­ forget about Stevenson because Wood, Tim Tyler, Nick Anthony, Mike Wood), WAYNE MEMORIAL 42 12-11; 215: Vince Benavides (LF) p. James Frantz, ter swim team right now and we still have the league meet." 1:58.15; 2. Churchill (Matt Castelli, Jason NORTHVILLE 30 0:50; 285: Kyle Brown (LF) p. Anthony Pomerson, a junior, took the 100 butterfly Young, Ricky Scully, Jake Keeler), 2:02.77; Jan. 11 at Wayne 1:29; 103: Keith Bartlett (LF) won by void; 112: (54.92) and 500 freestyle they showed us today. We did The tide turned for 3. Churchill (Marcus Vega, Naan Larsen, 103 pounds: Mike Hicks (WM) pinned Mike Bagian, Jared Pieknik (LF) p. Dylan Specher, 1:54; TI9: (4:47.85). not lose, we got beat." Northville during the third Joey Liberate, Greg Van Gorp), 2:13.56. 1:59; 112: Chad Dunn (WM) won by major decision James Benitez (LF) won by major dec. over Zach 200 freestyle: 1. Shane Shelton (LF), over Jack Bentley, 15-4; 119: Jamie Preiss (WM) Neville, 12-0; 125: Josh BiEliau (LF) won by major The foursome of Brody Northville coach Richie event when Keady and Greg dec. over Ben Kosmalski, 11-2; 130: Jon Roos (LF) Blickle, Kyle Adams, Jim Sheppard went one-two in the 2:02.62; 2. Young (LC), 2:11.06; 3. Andy dec. Jonny D'Anna, 8-7; 125: Mat LaHoff (N) p. Bennetts, a 1992 Stevenson Rossiter (LF), 2:18.15. Kevin Whittenberg, 4:32; 130: Evan Bentley (N) p. p. Ameya KalamarJi, 0:36. Franklin's dual meet record: 12-1 overall, 2-0 Mammano and Keady also won grad who has transformed the 200 IM. Teammate Joe 200 Individual medley: 1. Anthony (LF), Brandon Whittenberg, 5:05; 135: Jack Muncie WLAA-Western Division. the 200 freestyle relay Mustangs' program into a state Kaigula added a fourth as the 2:14.98; 2. Drew Randall (LC), 2:16.36; 3. (WM) dec. John Hebert, 10-4:140: Brian Bagian (1:31.76). contender, guided his squad to Mustangs outscored Stevenson, Ben Lamerand (LC), 2:19.56. Other than Robert Luke, an impressive dual-meet win 12-4. 50 freestyle: 1. Mark Gordon (LC), 23.66; 2. Joey Wingett, Travis Hatt and only days earlier against No. 1- Keeler (LC), 24.97; 3. M. Wood (LF), 25.27. "In the 200 IM we did real 1-meter diving: 1. Matt Hope (LC), 163.05 Jeff Pauza combining for a win ranked Birmingham Brother well," Bennetts said. "That real­ points; 2. Andrew Richards (LC), 128.0; 3. in the 200 medley relay Rice. ly started the ball rolling. Travis Holt (LC), 116.45. (1:41.12), Stevenson's only other "This has been the gauntlet (Keady) has been a great kid 100 butterfly: 1. Anthony (LF), 1:00.12; 2. first came from Pauza in the week for us, and so far so good," and I'll miss him when he grad­ Lamerand (LC), 1:01.53; 3. Scott Ansteth 100 freestyle (49.37). uates, but I'm going to really (LF), 1:11.71. said Bennetts, who swam at 100 freestyle: I. Steve Jones (LC), 54.34; 2. Pauza was also close second Stevenson under Doug Buckler, enjoy him for the next two Rossiter (LF), 1:00.3; 3. M. Wood (LF), in the 100 backstroke, losing by now a Spartan assistant. "We months." 1:00.47. only 13-100th seconds to Brody didn't swim as well as Saturday. 500 freestyle: 1. Randall (LC), 5:13.09; 2. Blickle. It was a little bit of a letdown, [email protected] Shelton (LF), 5:36.31; 3. Keeler (LC), but we knew coming in that 5:55.73. "We got touched out in a lot (734) 953-2123 200 freestyle relay: 1. Churchill (Gordon, Jones, Lamerand, Randall), 1:35.91; 2. Franklin (T. Tyler, Rossiter, Shelton, H. Wood), 1:45.19; 3. Churchill (Vega, Larsen, Keeler, Young), 1:52.2. TOMORROW (four points and three steals). Wildcats' defense with 90 sec­ 100 backstroke: 1. Ricky Scully (LC), 1:10.66; Only five players - all juniors - onds to play. 2. Ansteth (LF), 1:11.12; 3. Castelli (LC), FROM PAGE B1 scored for Plymouth, which was Both team shot 75 percent 1:13.29. SfctTW led by Myron Puryear's 20 and from the free throw line: 100 breaststroke: 1. Gordon (LC), 1:10.91; 2. given to them. We have to play Brandon Roberts' 16. Plymouth was 3-for-4; the T. Tyler (LF), 1:15.79; 3. Young (LC), 1:20.83. 400 freestyle relay: 1. Churchill (Lamerand, better positional defense." Led by the potent backcourt Chargers lS-for-25. Churchill Jones, Gordon, Randall), 3:44.16; Z. Franklin Solak couldn't think of enough duo of Puryear and Roberts, the made 15-of-39 field goals (38.4 (Rossiter, Shelton, Anthony, Joe positive things to say about the Wildcats bolted to a 17-13 lead percent) while the Wildcats con­ Michniewicz), 3:57.53; 3. Franklin (Ansteth, play of Rosenick, whose all-out after one quarter and 29-25 half- nected on 20-of-48 (41.6). Eric Madaj, Lee Tyler, K. Wood), 4:06.42. TOMORROW -1/15 VS. MINN. TIMBERWOLVES • 3:30 PM Dual meet records: Churchill, 2-1 overall; effort rubs off on his teammates. time advantage. Franklin, 0-1 overall. "Ryan is a throwback kid who Plymouth upped its lead to [email protected] | (734) 953-2108 does all the little things it takes 42-36 on an inside bucket from to win," said Solak. "Everything Hager 10 seconds into the fourth he does, he does with a purpose quarter. Rock - from rebounding to putting his However, Churchill responded jersey on before the game. 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T www.hometownl1fe.com Observer & Eccentric j Sunday, January 14,2007 (LW) B5 Wayne Memorial sinks Vikings on 3-pointer Warriors fall on Ricky Arlen led the Warriors (1-6) bit," Stevenson first-year coach Brad Martez Abftey has a flair for with 14 points. Qiiinton Cooper and Miller said. "They (Canton) have two the dramatic. SOYS HOOPS Edison Bajraj added 12 apiece. All of very good post players (Waidmann The Wayne Memorial junior Cooper's points came during the first and Paye) and they know what to do guard dribbled the length of something," Wayne coach half, all on triples. inside. We struggled guarding people tip-in at horn tlie floor and drilled a three- Wayne Woodard said. Glenn made only ll-of-26 free in the post." to lead the visiting Cosmos (3-4,1-0) point shot at the buzzer to give Junior guard Mike Lee led throws (42.3 percent), but hit 8-of- W.L NORTHERN 68, FRANKLIN 58: Lutheran High Westland lost past host Livonia Clarenceville (0-5, the Zebras a heartstopping 65- the Zebras, who squandered a 14 in the decisive final period. Livonia Franklin (2-5) couldn't over­ a buzzer-beater Friday night in . 0-1) in the Metro Conference opener Western was 3-of-4 from the line. come a 42-23 halftime deficit in a 63 boys basketball win Friday 10-point fourth-quarter advan­ its Metro Conference boys bas­ for both teams. riight at Walled Lake Central. tage, with 18 points. Abney fin­ CANTON 51, STEVENSON 29: In a WLAA crossover setback Friday at ketball opener. Western Lakes crossover Friday, the Walled Lake Northern (3-4). * . "We executed pretty well offen­ Wayne is now 4-3 overall ished with 15, while junior for­ Following a basket by Sam sively" said Clarenceville first-year visiting Chiefs (3-4) pulled away in Ryan Bahnmiller led the victori­ with the Western Lakes ward John Hill and sophomore Ahlersmeyer with a minute coach Corey McKendry said. the final quarter to win their third ous Knights, who took advantage of guard Robert Woodson added "Hamtramck played scrappy basket­ Activities Association straight against Livonia Stevenson 25 Franklin turnovers, with 17 left, the Warriors held a one- . 11 and 10, respectively. ball. We played hard, but they made crossover victory, while the (1-6). points. Chris Boggs added 13. point lead until the waning a couple of more plays." Vikings fall to 3-4. Senior guard Cody Rzeznik Ryan Waidmann, a 6-foot-7 senior Tyler Canyock had 16 points and seconds of regulation when 6- Four Trojan players scored in dour ; Senior forward Matt Guldan, and junior guard John Sheard center, led Canton with 11 points. five assists to lead the Patriots, who foot-8 senior center Jeremy ble figures led by senior guard Brian who scored a game-high 20 added 16 and 12, respectively. Senior Steve Paye and junior Neil cut the deficit to seven in the second Simmons scored on a putback Davis, who scored 19- points, gave Central a 63-62 JOHN GLENN 68, W.L WESTERN 61: Sharma added 10 apiece. half. Alex Reid chipped in with 15 to give visiting Rochester Hills Sophomore center Jeremy Gainer lead with a back-door layup Four players scored in double figures Stevenson's top scorer, Luke points and eight rebounds. Lutheran Northwest a 61-60 added 17, while junior point-guard Knochel, was held to seven points. "We came out panicky, made with only five seconds left. Friday as host Westland John Glenn victory. Lonnie Fairfax added 14 points arid He fouled out with six minutes to go unforced errors and I had to burn Abney then took the evened its at 3-3 with a 68-61 with a Officials huddled following 11 assists. Junior forward DeCarlos in the game. three timeouts in the first quarter," WLAA crossover win. McDonald scored 10 before going inbounds pass and dribbled The Spartans trailed 23-11 at half- said Franklin coach Russ Keberly, the play and ruled Simmons' Junior Stefan Marken led the vic­ down with a leg injury with six min­ down the left side before time before cutting it to six in the whose team trailed 23-7- "We'd break shot had been released before pulling up just beyond the torious Rockets, who led 35-28 at the horn sounded. utes to play. halftime, with a game-high 21 second half before the Chiefs pulled their (full-court) press, but then we'd three-point arc for the game- away with a 20-8 fourth-quarter run. turn it over. We did not go strong to Senior guard Jeff Beauregard The Trojans had two shot attempts points, including four 3-pointers. in the waning seconds, including a winner. Canton made 20-of-27 free the hoop and missed a ton of shots. led Northwest (3-3,0-1) with Sophomore Austin Anderson and three-point try at the buzzer. throws on the night compared with We put ourselves in a bad position." 22 points. Simmons and soph­ "Everybody kind of froze, it junior Earl Hardison added 12 each, Clarenceville was ll-of-18 from the Stevenson's 2-of-7. Franklin made 19-of-25 free was nothing but net, it was while senior Jackie Wilson chipped omore guard Matt Rolf added foul line, while Hamtramck was 11- "We got muscled around a little throws, while Northern was ll-of-18. in with 10. 13 and 10, respectively. of-13. Senior guards Sean FRANKLIN ROAD 55, HURON VALLEY Vandenbrink and Kyle 23: David Mansfield tallied a game- Ramthun led the Warriors (3- high 20 points Friday as Novi Stevenson overcomes Patriots in 4 games 3,0-1) with 18 and 13 points, Franklin Road Christian ¢2-4,1-0) respectively. downed host Westland Huron Valley Livonia Stevenson rallied in while Shari Zakalowski con­ Trojans. Chelsea Gregg chipped "It was a great high school Lutheran (0-6, 0-1) in a Michigan the fourth game Wednesday to tributed nine kills and seven in with six kills. game, we had a great crowd," Independent Athletic Conference- beat visiting Livonia Franklin GIRLS VOLLEYBALL digs. Lutheran Westland coach Dan Red Division opener. Warriors triumph Josh Mansfield and Mark in a girls volleyball match, 25- "Offensively, we played smart Other Churchill leaders Ramthun said. "We played Knudsen contributed 11 points 21,20-25,25-8,25-22. making a conscious effort to do included Sarah Suppelsa, two Sophomore Becca Refenes great defense. I thought we had apiece for the Warriors, who led 27- "We started a little sluggish, 'something' with the ball," kills, two aces and four digs; had 12 kills and five solo blocks it." 14 at intermission before putting it but the girls never gave up," Franklin coach Linda Jimenez Shannon Warner, 15 digs, as Lutheran High Westland Northwest was ll-of-20 from away with a 14-5 third-quarter run. said Stevenson coach Kelly said. "However, as a team, we Jackie Gribeck, two kills and opened Metro Conference the foul line, while the The cold-shooting Hawks got Graham, whose team improved had too many service errors (15 two blocks; and Jordan Kerr, 11 action Thursday with a 25-18, Warriors were 5-of-8. eight points from sophomore center to 4-2-1 overall. "But Franklin for 83 percent) and 13 blocking digs. 27-25, 25-19 win at Grosse Kyle Tacia.- played very, very well. They errors. Our outside blockers "The WLAA has gone to a Pointe Woods University- HAMTRAMCK 73, CLARENCEVILLE 70: Huron Valley shot 14 percent from hustled." need to be more aggressive at Liggett. Byron LeFlore, a 5-10 senior guard, the floor and 28 percent from the double round-robin in the divi­ foul line (4-of-14). Laura Khalil and Hannah closing the block." sion and the conference tour­ Kayla Gieschen and Julie scored a game-high 27 points Friday Diebel each recorded eight kills Butdespite the loss, the first- nament is decided on a Jongsma each served eight for the victorious Spartans. year Patriot coach remains Saturday in February," said points for the Warriors, now 8- Amber Sharp chipped in upbeat. Churchill coach Mark Grenier, 2-4 overall. Gieschen had two SPORTS BRIEFS with 25 digs and four ace "Our transition and team who emptied his bench. "This aces and Jongsma contributed serves, while Stephanie Labby chemistry were very good. I was a crossover match that six assists. UAL baseball-softball ML) softball clinic had 14 digs. Setter Jill Flaugher was proud of our competitive afforded us the opportunity to The Warriors trailed 21-17 in had 17 assist-to-kills, while attitude, and despite our get kids some extensive playing the second game before rallying Registration for Livonia Junior Madonna University will stage Jamie Pounders contributed record, we came to play. I can time." thanks to a Refenes kill to knot Athletic League baseball and girls a girls softball fundamentals clin­ three blocks. see us gaining confidence with the score at 25-all followed by fastpitch softball will be from 10 ic for ages 7-18 from 9-11:30 am Senior Liz Dempsey paced each match we play." Trojans earn 1st win two service points from junior a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. Saturdays, Feb. 3,10,17 and 24 the Patriots (3-10-3) with 11 First-year coach Wendy Roy Mryian Storck, including the 20, at the Frost Middle School (Session II), at die MU Activities kills, 14 digs and five blocks. Chargers falter gained her first victory game-winning ace. cafeteria, located at 14041 Stark Building. Specialized individual Other Franklin leaders In a WLAA crossover Thursday as host Livonia "I was pleased that we didn't Road (north of Schoolcraft). instruction is offered by MU included Jenna Boettcher, nine Wednesday, visiting Northville, Clarenceville turned back give up and basically stole the The program is open to boys women's softball coach Al White, kills and 13 digs; Briauna now 13-2 overall, came away Romulus Summitt Academy in game back from them," and girls ages 8-14 who are resi­ the 2004 NAIA Region VIII and Taylor, four kills; and Ashley with a 25-19,25-22, 25-9 tri­ three games, 25-5,25-8,25-21. Lutheran Westland coach dents of the City of Livonia or Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Price, six blocks. umph over state-ranked Junior Amanda Moody had Kevin Wade said. "It was nice reside in the Livonia Public Conference Coach of the Year. Setters Cassie LaPrairie and Livonia Churchill, which seven kills and seven aces for to see that we were able to play Schools district. The cost is $85 The cost is $150 and pre-regis- Kelly Powers showed improve­ slipped to 17-2-1 overall. Clarenceville, now 1-6-1 overall. under some pressure and not per player. tration is required. Call Al White ment with 14 and 11 assists, Kelly Archer had five kills Amber Mills added four kills , fold, which will only helps us as For more information, e-mail at (734) 432-5783 or (734) 495- respectively. and 19 digs for the Chargers, and eight aces for the victorious the season goes along." LJAL commissioner Eric Carrier 4719- You can also call Gentilia at at [email protected]. (734) 414-8053.

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Sunday, January 14,2007 .COM The Observer & Eccentric Newspapers Hugh Gallagher, editor. (734) 953-2149. [email protected] www.hometownllfe.com their stuff I had written about this a long time ago and realized that it would be worth sharing again. So I offer you an update of something I wrote a few years back. In the New Year everyone talks about resolu­ tions; people seem to want to change things for the better. Sometimes people focus on what they would like to change about themselves; either behaviors, or .> •' «1 attitudes or beliefs. To look at * what we want to change about 3F ourselves one of the places which we must look at is our family; we are already recipients of a legacy which we pass on to our chil­ dren. Families have a way of passing down over the generations themes, roles, rules, and beliefs. One family therapist notes that we continue these patterns because we remain loyal to them. But, what the family has given to us is not always positive. There may be patterns of physical or sexual abuse, of alcoholism, or of such rules as "Children should be seen and not heard." Inquiry into families demonstrates that often these patterns can be traced over three gen­ erations. If you are serious about making changes in yourself, and as a byproduct, develop­ ing a positive legacy to pass on to your children, there are three things, which you can do. Dr. David Olsen, at our sister Samaritan Counseling Center of the Capital Region, Albany, New York, suggests three ideas that I would like to share with you. To make changes in yourself and in the legacy you will leave you must exam­ ine the patterns, which you have been given. In contrast to the attitude of "I want it fixed now," this examination not only takes time, to discover what these patterns are, but because they took several generations to evolve, they will take sev­ eral generations to modify. You, however, through this examination and changes you implement for yourself, will make a wonderful start. First, Dr. Olsen suggests, con- stnirt ft family tree that will illustrate, over three sivnenvtions. who the people were, how thev PHOTO BY SUSAN AND LENNAH ivlnu'd ic other;., arid what events impacted their Brianne Cook (right) anc hor miliar, liene, ha;e entered their Golden Retriever, Asoro's Little Orphan Annie, in the Mid-Winter UKC Classic Dog Show. The Livonia lives, talking to older relatives will help this residents have bred arm shown Goldens for 15 years. exploration. In this way you will uncover family patterns, such as "the good child," or the "little man," the overly responsible one. Learn the rules, which developed about con­ flict, intimacy, success and what it means, and how adults parent. These rules from the family seep into our marriages. Explore what key trian­ gles you are involved in. As Dr. Olsen says when things get tense in any relationship a third party BY LINDA ANNCH0MIN require professionals to handle is brought in. This takes the wind out of the STAFF WRITER dogs, UKC encourages owners potential conflict; it also suggests that a problem to develop a relationship with does not get resolved. Such things as talking to Visitors to the UKC their furry family member Diana Updike children about adult problems, staying late at the Midwinter Classic Dog Show through training then compete has been office, or drinking too much can be triangles. Try are in for a real treat Jan. 19- in a variety of categories and showing to disengage yourself from them. 21, at Rock Financial events. Established in 1898, the White Secondly as you gain insight through the above Showplace in Novi. From 10 UKC is the largest all-breed Shepherds research and exploration start to notice and a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday, performance-dog registry in since 1981. practice changing those behaviors which are more than 800 dogs will be the world with dogs registered The Livonia destructive, which cut into the potential of possi­ strutting their stuff in the ring, in 50 states and 25 countries. woman brings bilities and relationships. This practice helps competing in agility trials, ter­ Tickets are $25 per family, , Royal Spasz everyone to relate more honestly and to realize rier racing and flyball, and $10 adults, $7 seniors over age Von Tasz greater opportunities in terms of what life has to dancing with their owners dur­ 64 and children age 11 and (Pebbles), a offer. ing a benched show presented under. 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Brian Duggan presents the children. 17th annual charity dance and The evening begins with hot PAGE CI casino night to benefit First and cold hor d'ouevres followed Step 7:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. by dessert then pizza later in more information, call (269) Friday, Feb. 9, at Burton the evening. 343-9020. Manor, 27777 Schoolcraft, The casino portion of the west of Inkster road, Livonia. dance runs from 7:30 p.m. to LOTS TO SEE The nonprofit organization midnight. Steve King & The "UKC registers close to 400 provides services for victims Dittilies play music for dancing. breeds. You're going to see (if domestic violence includ­ Tickets are $40 and sold only breeds you won't see at the ing a shelter that offers a safe in advance. For more informa­ AKC - Alaskan Klee Kai, Irish haven to women and their tion, call (734) 422-4333. red and white setters, Thai Ridgeback, white shepherd," said Michelle Morgan, direc­ tor of performance events. "There will be dancing with dogs where the owner and dog perform to music, the Michigan-based Rock-N-Roll K-9's with owners and dogs doing juggling and their high SiHETHEATRBNSE^BLE PRESENTS energy relay and obstacle competitions (www,rocknrol- IAME TIME NEXT YEAR lk9s.com) - and mixed breed. The UKC has always recog­ nized that all dogs should be trained and the more owners can do with their dogs the stronger the bond they'll develop. Since 1994, we've included mixed breed who are neutered or spayed to com­ pete in agility, obedience, Lord Parker of Parkman (left) competes in the Family Obedience category. Owner Philipa Sahiner of Farmington Hills weight pull, dog sports, and in found the boxer-mix frozen to the ground under a bush at an elementary school in Detroit. some cases terrier racing." spayed or neutered." the people. It's just the dog." until you go to this show. The This is the first time Lord Politics aside, Brianne Cook UKC show we get to educate Parker of Parkman is compet­ TIME TO TEACH says the UKC benched show is the public." ing so Philipa Sahiner is Joyce Finney is trying to a good place to learn about Diana Updike doesn't unsure of how he'll perform in teach Jofms Takit U, her 8- different breeds of dogs if understand why the AKC fails the Family Obedience catego­ month-old black and white someone is thinking about to recognize her white shep­ ry. Generally, Parker is a little Shih Tzu, to walk on a leash purchasing a four-footed herds. The Livonia woman nervous about everything but for the puppy confirmation friend. Cook is more than has been showing the dogs then his Farmington Hills event. The Plymouth woman happy to talk about the quali­ since 1981. She's preparing to owner found the boxer-mix has been showing dogs 32 ties of her golden retriever or bring Royal Von Tasz Pi Swirl frozen to the ground under a years. the bull terrier she co-owns (Kyla), age 2, and Royal Spasz bush at Parkman Elementary "We've been practicing. He's with breeder Cleo Parker. Von Tasz (Pebbles), a 3-year- in Detroit where she teaches. also going to the AKC show in Cook, a Livonia resident, and old Grand Champion to the Parker was only nine weeks March," said Finney, president her mother Ilene, have bred midwinter show. old. Until finding the puppy, of the Southeastern Michigan and shown golden retrievers "I've always loved the look Sahiner had always owned Shih Tzu Club. "I'm trying to for 15 years. Asoro's Little of shepherd," said Updike. purebred dogs and used to keep his coat as beautiful as Orphan Annie, a golden, will "They're always so regal-look­ train Dobermans. possible. It takes passion not be 2 years old July 24. Nuance ing and have that glistening Nonchalance, the bull terrier "The dog has to lie down to put him in a puppy cut, to white coat and dark eyes. (think Target dog) turns 1 year and be still while another dog have long flowing hair. It They're so stunning and ver­ old on Jan. 18. Both will also passes by, then they switch takes about one and one-half satile from obedience to agili­ compete at Cobo Hall in over," said Sahiner. "He has to hours to wash, blow dry. As he ty and sheep herding." March. be able to walk on a leash, matures, it's two to three Updike begins training her make about turns, go fast, go hours." puppies at about four weeks of slow, left turns, and halt. Finney says an UKC show is MANY BREEDS age. "He's 4 years old and this is a great starting place for those "If you're thinking about "Training is critical for any his first foray into competi­ serious about showing dogs. buying a puppy and want to dog," said Updike. "It gives a tion. I think it's wonderful "UKC is kind of laid-back," talk the breeders, this is a dog a chance to enjoy a bond they include mixed breeds. said Finney. "The whole point great place to come as well as with you and the focus allevi­ : Jan IOth - Feb 4th Dogs are dogs. I think it's fab­ system is different, not as for­ Cobo Hall," said Cook, a 24- ates some of the energy. White 248-377-3300 www.mbthcatre.cpm ulous that people have shows mal. A lot of times ah AKC year-old student at German shepherds are highly that they can enter and com­ show can be a little bit politi­ Schoolcraft College. "We have intelligent with a medium to f.space donated by The Observer & Eccentric Newspapers pete. It encourages people to cal if the handler is aware of a lot of breeds that AKC does­ high drive." rescue dogs and also get them the judges. With the UKC n't have, some weird breeds there's not the favoritism for vou dnn't even know exist [email protected] 1 ¢734)953-2145 TIC

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Livonia played senses with a reception begin­ The new 200-seat Livonia Established in 1985, Angela a very ning at 6 p.m., followed by a restaurant, located at 17400 Hospice serves terminally ill important role seated dinner and wine pair­ Haggerty, between Six and patients and their families in in raising ing at 6:30 p.m. Reservations Seven mile roads, is the first Southeast Michigan through money for the for the event are available for a Fleming's to open in its home and inpatient hos­ Heifer Project. fa* minimum donation of $50 per Michigan. 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As space permits, the Observer S [email protected] Classes of 1957,1958 Massucci-Baron Eccentric Newspapers print, without Detroit Southwestern A 50-year reunion is planned with Frank and Lynn Massucci of charge, announcements of class Class of 1957 several events Sept. 14-16 at Canton announce the engage­ reunions. Send the information to A 50-year reunion is being planned Embassy Suites, Livonia. For infor­ ment of their daughter, Reunions, Observer & Eccentric for September 2007. Looking for mation, contact Ron Seller at Jennifer Lynn Massucci, to Newspapers, 36251 Schoolcraft, January and June graduates. If (989)652-9724 or e-mail at Michael James Baron of Livonia, Ml 48170. Please include the interested in attending or know of [email protected] or Marian Momence, 111. date of the reunion, one contact the whereabouts of other class­ Keegan Hierholzer at (248)349-2697 The bride-to-be is a 2001 person, and a telephone number. mates, contact Angie (Conz) or e-mail at [email protected] graduate of Canton High Maccani at (313) 532-4379 or Ken Rosevilie High School School and a 2005 graduate of REUNIONS Suski at (313) 291-5450.' Class of 1956 the Illinois Institute of Art with Epiphany Grade School A 50th reunion in fall of 2006. The a bachelor of fine arts in interi­ Dearborn Fordson Class of 1966 reunion committee is searching for or design. She is employed as Class of 1977 A 40-year reunion is in the planning classmates. For information, call an interior designer. A 30-year reunion, Friday, Aug. 3 to stages for the summer of 2006. Shirley at (586) 677-2709; Alice at The prospective groom is the Sunday, Aug. 5,2007. Contact Val Contact Dorothy at (248) 477-9478 (586) 792-7757 or e-mail at ali- son of Dennis and Kathy Schulte (Wrenbeck) at or [email protected]. [email protected] or the- Schnell and James Baron of [email protected] with your cur­ Fordson High School [email protected]. Illinois. He is a graduate of rent address and phone number. Class of 1969 Southeastern (Detroit) Momence High School. He will Dearborn Edsel Ford Planning a reunion for 2007. Please Class of 1987 graduate in May from Olivet A Sept. 22, 2007, wedding is Class of 1967 contact Kathy Nisun at (248) 363- A 20-year reunion is being planned Nazarene University with a planned at Sacred Heart A 40-year reunion 7:30 p.m. 5679 or e-mail: [email protected] for summer 2007. Looking for grad­ degree in engineering. Chapel. Saturday, Aug. 4,2007, at or Kathy Shoebridge@ uates of June 1987. If interested in Doubletree Hotel, Dearborn. Hors [email protected]. attending or know of whereabouts d'oeuvres and cash bar, approxi­ Garden Ctty High School of graduates, contact Terri Banks- Uebold-Kwon mately $35. For information, call Class of 1987 Faison at (313)220-4769 or tntfai- Emily Liebold of Livonia and Cheryl Riske Brown at (313)336-0192 Searching for all class of '87 Alumni [email protected] John Kwon of Chatham, or e-mail [email protected] . for a 20-year reunion. Need to find Southfield High School Ontario, were married Detroit Chadsey current information on alumni Class of 1977 Saturday, Aug. 26,2006 at Laila Skye Lauer Class of 1957 (name, address, phone, email, etc.). A 30th Reunion on Sunday, Sept. 2, North Redington Beach, Fla. at Julie Wojtowicz and Rob A 50th Reunion is being planned for Contact 2007. For further information, contact the Doubletree Resort over­ Lauer of Westland announce the summer of 2007. Looking for [email protected] [email protected] or looking the sunset on the Gulf the birth of their daughter, January, June and Summer '57 or call Sheryll (Pietryka) Catton at HeneSilvermanAbrinSHS1977@com- of Mexico. Pastor Curtis Swan Laila Skye Lauer, a 2:58 p.m. graduates. If interested in attending (734) 367-0898. cast.net of Clearwater, Fla., officiated. June 6, 2006, at Providence or know of the whereabouts of Grosse Pointe North St. Mary of Redford The bride is the daughter of Hospital in Southfield. other classmates, contact Pat Class of 1991 High School class of 1956 Ernest and Deborah Liebold of She weighed 6 pounds, 13 Gorski-Zielinski, (989) 366-9288. Call (800) 677-7800, visit www.tay- Grade School class of 1952 Livonia. She is a 2000 graduate ounces and was 19-1/2 inches Detroit Cody lorreunions.com or e-mail: Looking for graduates. Contact of Stevenson High School, at birth. Class of 1957 [email protected]. (734) 525-5888 or e-mail: attended Central Michigan Grandparents are Audeen A 50th reunion at the Embassy Livonia Churchill [email protected]. University and Eastern Wojtowicz of Livonia, Edward Suites, Livonia Classes of 1971-2007 Utica High School Michigan University. She Wojtowicz of Detroit and Oct. 5.2007. Cost is $95 per person, Alumni Summer Bash 10 a.m. to 6 Class of 1981 received a bachelor of science Dennis and Jennifer Lauer of complete with dinner, open bar, p.m. Saturday, June 16, Nankin Mills A 25th reunion is being planned for degree in education at Eastern Canton. memory book, CD and much more. Park, Ann Arbor Trail and Hines the fall of 2006. Please send updat­ in 2005. Emily is employed as a We extend this invitation to all 50's Drive. No fees but accepting dona­ ed address information and inquires sixth grade science teacher in graduates. tions. All proceeds over and above to: Todd Richter (trichter26@com- Pinellas Park, Florida. Deadline is June 25. Don't miss out. costs are being donated to the cast.net) The groom is the son of Mr. Alexander Douglas Pollard Call 800-859-9502 for details. Western Wayne Skill Center. For Wayne Memorial High School and Mrs. Y Kwon of Chatham, Patrick and Beth Ann (Tofil) Detroit Mackenzie more information, call Chris (Don) Class of 1957 Ontario. He graduated from Pollard announce the birth of Class of 1957 Nicholson at (734)658-5296 or A 50-year class reunion, 6 p.m. to Chatham High School in 1998 their son, Alexander Douglas Looking for graduates to attend a [email protected] or Gayle midnight, Saturday, May 19,2007, at and attended St. Clair College Pollard, on Nov. 26,2006, in reunion scheduled for Oct. 19,2007. Napolitano Nicholson at (734)728- American Legion Post, 9318 in Windsor, Ontario. He earned Burnsville, Minn. ft 0393 or [email protected]. Call Eleanor at (734)425-8278. Newburgh Road (near Ann Arbor a degree in Computer Both parents are graduates of Detroit Western Livonia Franklin Trail), Livonia. Also a Wayne High Information Systems in 2002. Michigan State University. Class of 1962 Class of 1969 Alumni Association "All Class John is employed as a comput­ Alexander is their first child. A 45-year reunion will be held in A reunion is in the pre-planning Reunion," honoring class of 1957 on er systems technologist and Grandparents are Dr. Charlie September 2007. Seeking informa­ stages for 2007. For more informa­ Friday, May 18. Try to attend both! web developer in Clearwater, and Janet Pollard of Ludington tion on classmates from that year. tion, contact Kathy Nisun at (248) For details contact: Richard Smith Florida. and Jerry and Barbara Tofil of All other classes welcome. Contact 363-5679 or e-mail: at (248)442-7543 or Carl Allore at The bride's sister Sara Canton. Judy Hull Rakowski at (734) 459- [email protected]. (810) 231-2713 or Larry Schafer at Liebold was the maid of honor. Great grandparents are 3832 or Judy Spiro Scranton at Redford Thurston High School [email protected]. The groom's brother Rich Eileen and Harvey Pollard of Kwon was the best man. Wilmington, N.C., Kathryn A celebration of their mar­ Richardson of Ludington and riage is planned for July 2007 Catherine Tbfil of Livonia, for their many friends who were not able to join them in Florida. Noah Patrick Wallls The couple reside in Thomas Wallis and Elizabeth Clearwater, Fla. Clos of Livonia announce the birth of their son, Noah Patrick Wallis, on Dec. 19,2006, at 6:01 a.m. SINGLES Noah was born at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor. MISC. SINGLES He weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and was 21 inches long at birth. Moon-dusters His grandparents are Tammy Ballroqm Dancing to a live band every and Bob Clos of Livonia and Saturday 8:30-11 p.m. at the Livonia Civic Chris Murphy of Livonia and Center, 15218 Farmington Road, Livonia. Pat Wallis of Hamburg, ROBERT ANDERSON HAROLD O. (HAL) ROBERT L. SHUELLER Admission: guest/$6, associates/$5.5Q, Michigan. members/$5. Dress: Ladies - date style Age 85, Toolmaker, Business Owner, ERICKSON JR. 85, died Sunday January 7, clothes, gentlemen -jackets and ties, died January 7th 2007 at Age 84, December 12, 2006 2007 at First Health Moore for more information, call Joe PontiacOsteopathic Hospital. Mr. after a lengthy illness. Regional Hospital. A memo­ Anderson is survived by two loving Loving husband of Jane Ann rial service will be on Castrodale (248) 968-5197. sisters Mary Lane Zell and Patricia for 61 years. Dear father of Sunday at 2:00 p.m. in Community Rzemien, four children: Jeanine Jan (Pat) Callaway, Todd (Dyan) Congregational Church with Dr. Anderson, Dennis (Debbie) Anderson, Erickson, and the late Craig Erickson. David Bowling officiating. The family BETHANY SUBURBAN WEST Mark (Sharon) Anderson, & Kenneth Special Grandpa of Kristin (John), will be receiving friends at a reception Anderson. Seven grandchildren and Jim, Kevin, Todd, Sean (Samantha), following the service at the Elks Dance two great-grandchildren. A memorial Lodge. Born October 18, 1921 in Cory, Craig, Sara (Brian) and Jimmy Bethany Together Dance 8 p.m., service, mass and lunch will be held (Monique). Great-grandpa of Spencer, Detroit, MI, he was a son of the late Saturday Jan. 20, at the Don Hubert at St. Regis Catholic Church w/ Gage, Dominque, Kiley, Jarid, Louis and Laura Stadelman Shueller. Father Peter Fennessy and Father Madelyn and Mackenzie. Also sur­ Mr. Shueller was a Bank Manager for V.F.W. Hall, 27345 Schoolcraft Road, Norman Norocki presiding on vived by sister Jeanne (Bert) Hosking Community National Bank in Pontiac, Redford. Limited to first 450 paid admis­ Wednesday Jan. 31st . Memorial and brother John (Jo Anne) Erickson. MI, he also was a Charter member of Service will be at 10:00 a.m., mass at the Elks Lodge, past president of sions, proper attire. Dancing from 8 p.m. Hal was born in Detroit, April 4, 1923 to midnight, $12 admission. For informa­ 11:00 and lunch immediately after. St and attended Northwestern High Rotary International, and a member of Regis is located on Lasher Rd. at School and Wayne University. He the Lions Club in Rochester, MI. Mr. tion, call Loretta a (586)264-0284. Lincoln in Bloomfield MI. In lieu of proudly served in W.W.II where he SHueller, also serve in the US Army in Volunteer Night flowers, the family is requesting was a B-17 pilot in the 8th Air Force, World II, where he wounded in the Monday, Jan. 29. Call Michele for details donations to Angela Hospice, Sobriety Battle of the Bulge. He is survived by Kathryn Elizabeth Hix Brycen Dale Hix, 23 months was shot down over Germany and at (313)996-8644. House, Manresa Capital Campaign or served 21 months as a German P.O.W his daughter, Melinda Houghton and Bryan and Susan Hix of old. St. Regis Catholic Capital campaign: in the infamous Stalig 17. He also husband Jon of Rochester, MI, his Gilbert, 111., announce the birth Susan Hix is the a 1991 grad­ served in the Korean Conflict, flying companion of many years, Margaret of their daughter, Kathryn Storey of Southern Pines, two sisters, METROPOLITAN SINGLE PROFESSIONALS uate of Livonia Churchill High missions over Russia. Hal and Jane Elizabeth Hix, 12:12 p.m. Dec. School. made their home in Livonia for 54 Connie Reading of Saginaw, MI, and years. He retired from Ford Motor Peg Dionne of Oceanside, CA, four Join our E-mail list at www.mspsc.com 12,2006, at Delnor Grandparents are Andy and Co. in 1980. He was passionate about grandchildren, Matt, Jeff, Joe, and for special events. Information (248) Community Hospital in Devinee Neil of Livonia and his grandchildren, golf, fishing and Laura. Memorials may be made to the 544-6445. Office (248) 851-9919 Monday- Geneva, Illinois. Bob and Barb Hix of Montello, American Heart Association, P.O. Box Michigan football, where he had sea­ Friday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Kathryn has a brother Wis. son tickets for 35 years. .At Hal's 5216, Glenn Allen, VA 23058-5216 or request, no services were held. The American Lung Association of Euchre Memorials may be sent to your NC, Southeast Area, P.O. Box 40236, Anytime 6:30-9:30 p.m. Meets at the' favorite charity. Fayettevilte, NC 28309-0236. Powell Main Lounge at Drakeshire Lanes, 35000 Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements. Grand River Ave. just east of Drake Road- How to submit announcements in Farmington Hills. Cash bar and rea­ GEORGE BENHARDT sonable priced dinner is also available Local engagement, wedding, are employed FRAUMANN off the menu. $5/members, $6/non- anniversary and birth • Wedding date Age 93 of North Port, Florida passed OBITUARY members: announcements run in the • Wedding location away January 8, 2007. George was POLICY Volleyball Sunday editions of the bom October 29, 1913 in Vincennes, • Daytime phone number Indiana. He came to North Port in The first five "billed" lines of Anytime 6:45-9:45 p.m. Observer. and e-mail address in case we 2000 from Whitmore Lake, Michigan. an obituary are published at Drop-in volleyball in the gym and field- There is no charge to submit have any questions. He worked for Ford International no cost. All additional lines will be charged at $4 per line. house of the Bloomfield Hills Middle an announcement. For wedding announce­ Truck for many years. He was a You may place a picture of School, 4200 Quarton Road, west of ments, include: member of St. Pauls Presbyterian To obtain a copy of our forms your loved one for an Telegraph. Cost is $6. Church in North Port. He is survived additional cost of only $6> for engagements,weddings, • All of the above, plus by his wife Mary, daughter, Ruth Symbolic emblems may be in the park, Farmington Hills, anytime anniversaries and births email • Clergy's name Tregoning of Whitmore Lake, included at no cost (example: 6:30 p.m. to dusk. Heritage Park, Hugh Gallagher at hgal- • Names and cities of all Michigan, son George Fraumann, II American Flags, religious symbols, etc.) Farmington Road, between 10 Mile and 11 [email protected]. attendants of Ringwood, New Jersey, two step­ Mile. Cost $2. daughters, Pauline Todd of Glendale, Or send the following infor­ • Receptiondocation Arizona and Susan Hampton-Tucker Deadlines: mation to Hugh Gallagher, • Honeymoon location of Bothwell, Washington, four grand­ Friday 4:30 PM far Sunday SINGLE POINT MINISTRIES 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia MI • City where couple will children, eight great grandchildren, Wednesday Noon for Thursday Obituaries received after these deadlines 48150: reside six step-grandchildren and five step- wiilbeplaced in the next available Issue. great grandchildren. A memorial serv­ Single Point Ministries of Ward For engagement announce­ Please send photos in a verti­ ice will be held for Mr. Fraumann on e-mail your obit to Evangelical Presbyterian Church is at ments, include: cal format. If you are e-mailing Friday, January 12, 2007 at 11:00am [email protected] 40000 Six Mile Road, the corner of Six • Names, addresses and a photograph, please send it as at St. Pauls Presbyterian Church in or fax to: Mile and Haggerty, in cities for the bride, groom and a"jpeg." North Port. In lieu of donations may' Attn: Obits c/o Ctiarolette Wilson be made to St. Pauls Presbyterian 734-953-2232 Sunday Fellowship both sets of parents . Photographs may be picked Church, 5550 Sumter Blvd., South, For more information call: Meet at 11:30 am. every Sunday in Knox • Where bride and groom up after publication; or enclose In Memory of North Port, Florida 34287 or to Charoiette Wilson Hall for fellowship and encouragement. a self-addressed, stamped 734-953-2070 attended (or attend) high DAVID T. DUSNEY TideWell Hospice and Palliative Care, Coffee, doughnuts, conversation and envelope. 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BY LINDA ANN CH0MIN geons to initiate a search for alternatives amounts of blood for lab tests and for efforts. It's a whole new era, the last 10 "If we think a patient is healthy STAFF WRITER to donor blood transfusions in particu­ physicians toprescrib e medications that years in heart surgery?' enough to donate blood, we have them lar. Pre-donating is just one of the meas­ encourage red blood cell production. Dr. Wei Lau isn't worried about donate blood before surgery? Abouljoud Long before the University of ures a bypass patient can take to avoid During surgery, chief perfusionist receiving a blood transfusion if he ever said. "Before surgery, we put them on Michigan Health System and the donor transfusions. Even though a brief Jeralyn Baker uses the latest technology needed one. iron pills and during surgery use the Cell University of Rochester (N.Y.) released survey of hospitals revealed 70 percent to decrease blood loss during the period "We have point of care machines to Saver." the latest study to link transfusions and of bypass patients do not require trans­ when the heart-lung machine takes over help us make decisions for transfusion," At Oakwood Hospital, a Transfusion an increased risk for infections, area fusions during surgery, some experts a patient's circulation. said Lau, an anesthesiologist and direc­ Committee used guidelines from the hospitals instituted conservation meas­ recommend asking questions about the "Every patient needs tob e viewed as a tor of adult cardiac anesthesia forth e U- Society of Cardiovascular ures to counter blood loss before, during heart surgeons blood conservation poli­ blood conservation patient," said Sharon M Health System. "In cardiac surgery, Anesthesiologists and Society of and after open heart surgery. cies beforehand. Matkosky, a critical care nurse practi­ there are lots of ways of recycling or Thoracic Surgeons to establish a pro­ While transfusions do save lives, Crittenton Hospital Medical Center in tioner for cardiovascular patients at recirculating blood." gram to decrease transfusions and con­ women especially need to take note of Rochester is one of only two Michigan Crittenton. "Blood donations are at a Dr. Joseph Bassett has observed many serve blood. the study which may explain why female hospitals offering an minimum and there's always an advances in technology and surgical "To prevent blood counts from bypass patients are more likely to die adult Blood increased chance for complications." techniques over the last 30 years. dropping during surgery, we try to after surgery than men. Published in Conservation and Dr. Frank Fazzalari says blood conser­ Chairman of cardiovascular surgery at prevent hemodilution or giving too D&xivnbetfsArnerican Heart Journal, Bloodless Medicine vation is just good practice in most Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, much saline or non-blood products the research looked at the entire popula­ and Surgery Program, cases. He stresses, however, that "some Bassett has taken steps such as using the that dilute blood and we use a smaller tion of Medicare coronary artery bypass but many area hospi­ patients wouldn't survive without blood Cell Saver on every case and stopping circuit on the bypass machine to patients (9,218) in Michigan during a tals have implemented transfusion. In fact, sometimes blood anti-coagulants that may cause bleeding decrease hemodilution," said period of one year. After taking into the same strategies. transfusions help patients recover quick­ such as Plavix, aspirin or heparin. Hoffberger, a D.O. who specializes in account factors such as urgency of sur­ Even though er." "We have miniaturized pumps that cardiovascular-thoracic surgery at gery, patients who received donor blood Mary Rogers, Crittenton established As chief of cardio-thoracic surgery, minimize blood loss. On the heart lung Oakwood Hospital. "There are med­ transfusions were five times more likely Ph.D. its program in 2003 to Crittenton Hospital, and assistant pro­ machines, tubing is a lot smaller and ications to prevent blood loss after to die within 100 days of surgery. Of meet the needs of fessor of surgery at the University of doesn't break down blood elements" surgery. The last step is collecting those, 9 percent were women, 6 percent Jehovah's Witness patients (who refuse Michigan Medical School, Fazzalari reg­ Bassett said. It's one of the biggest data, I'm very happy studies keep men. all types of transfusions), other patients ularly attends Michigan Society of improvements we made. We're doing a coming out. Blood conservation is have benefited as well. From the time of "Women were more likely to get a Thoracic Surgeons meetings to share study right now that may be published very important. People should know registration to post-surgery, blood con­ transfusion because of (naturally) lower knowledge about patient outcomes. by the end of year." when they go to hospitals their doc­ servation procedures involve staff tors and surgeons are on par with the hemoglobin levels," said Mary Rogers, Fazzalari has never had a patient acquire Dr. Marwan Abouljoud performs throughout the hospital. latest studies. They should inquire Ph.D., research director of the Patient an infection from a blood transfusion. liver transplants at Henry Ford about blood transfusion and why Safety Enhancement Program of the U- Hospital, but has taken an interest in Cindy Kinker, a registered nurse and The program at Crittenton is a U-M they're getting them. Blood conserva­ M Health System. "If you just look at the latest study involving heart bypass coordinator for the program, evaluates heart surgery program. tion is not just for Jehovah's people who used their own blood, they patients. A blood conservation proto­ patients, reviewing their history includ­ 'In heart surgery, we try to not waste Witnesses anymore. You don't have to had about the same risk as those who col is presently being put together for ing medications, aspirin or herbs which blood," Fazzalari said. "The thinking on be a Jehovah's Witness to benefit didn't have transfusions " the hospital's surgeons to follow, could cause bleeding. She can suggest blood conservation has changed. We're from what we've learned from not according to Abouljoud, director of Research has shown for years that options like utilizing a Cell Saver to sal­ doing a lot more things to decrease the transfusing. You just can't treat by the Henry Ford Transplant Institute transfusions suppress the immune sys­ vage blood shed during surgery. Prior to need fortransfusion . Equipment has numbers. Everybody is different. tem- The knowledge has led heart sur­ surgery, it is possible to draw smaller changed to improve blood conservation in Detroit.

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Green tea Workshop helps set weight loss goals JANUARY ter off of the hospital's South Garden 44800 W. Warren, Canton. Cal (734) If you started January with a cook a low calorie dinner twice entrance, 1 William Carls Drive, ' 844-8718 or (734) 459-9704 for an bang, but now find your New a week. cuts risk Know Stroke Commerce. For more information, call appofntmeiyt. Year's Resolutions waning, or • Moderation is the key. s 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Jan. 16, at the (248) 937-5163. Group members sought nowhere in sight, The Studies show people who ' Northville Senior Center, 303 W. Main New support group Panic Relief, Inc., a nonprofit educa­ Community House in undertake liquid diets or cab­ Street, Northville/The speaker is /•For persons trying to quit smokirtg, tional corporation located in New Birmingham has a class for you. bage diets gain their weight. of disease Ginger Ramsay, RN, St. Mary Mercy support group offers •education'' on Jersey/is seeking people to start a Lorraine Stefano, a social work­ back when they eat regular Hospital. various methods of quitting including free-Ideal support group for those er and college instructor, pres­ food. Healthy eating'plans can Patty from Flat Stroke is a medical emergency. Every but not limited/to nicotine replace­ suffering from panic attacks and anxi­ ents, Think Trim - Be Trim - include your favorite foods in Rock heard that minute counts when someone is hav­ ment and medications, began 7 p.m. ety, the group needs a minimum of Stay Trim, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, smaller portions. green tea could ing a stroke. Learn how to recognize Wednesday, Jan. 10, at Huron Vailey- four pepple.and will have a positive Jan. 17. • Make exercise a priority. If be good for her symptoms of stroke and what you can Sinai Hospital, 1 Williams Carls Drive, focus. Td [participate, call (732) 940: "Most of us get off on the you wait for a magic time to health. She asks do to improve the chances for a suc­ Commerce. No charge and no pre-reg- 9658. For information on the program, wrong foot. We step on the exercise, a magic space to if I could explain cessful recovery. istration. For details, call (248) 937- visit www.panicreliefinc.com. scale, look at our weight and appear on the calendar it won't what those health No charge, but registration required. 3314. Nursing refresher course resolve to go to the gym every happen. Instead start gradually , benefits are. Call (248) 349-4140. Tai Chi for seniors Madonna University's 12-day RN day and eat nothing but broc­ wjth 15 minute walks around *>* Here you go, coli and chicken breasts. It isn't the block or exercising with a Peter's New support group The next session began noon to 1 p.m. Refresher Course runs Jan. 22-Feb. 8 Patty! Experts New Hope Center for Grief Support is Friday, Jan. 12, at Huron Valley-Sinai (Monday through Thursday only), 0:30 real," Stefano says, "Studies /DVD before work. Check with Principles have been starting a support group for adults Hospital, 1 William Carls Drive, a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on main Livonia cam­ show Americans spend $30 bil- / your doctor before starting. raving about , who are facing the impending death Commerce. Tai Chi is an ancient mar­ pus. Designed for RNs who have main­ lion a year on exercise equip- , Remember any activity is better Peter the health • of a loved one. Whether a caregiver tial art form that has proven to give tained their license, but have been ment but the population isn't than no activity. - benefits of Nielsen •pr dealing with your loved one's ill- one a higher enhancement of physical out of clinical practice for more than getting slimmer.'' • Set short term goals. Make green, tea for hess from a distance, the group helps and mental well being. Participants two years, this course assists them in Stefano suggests we set goals a goal for a week, not a month years, but now • you deal with the emotional, spiritual. will learn the simple form using five re-entering the job market, in addition based on our current behavior or a year; Then set the same a new study shows just how elements of study. No equipment to patient assessment, this three- and lifestyle. A new diet, a new goal next week or revise it. You powerful the drink could be! and medical issues. It meets 7-8:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday needed. Ali ability levels welcome. $40 week course covers accepted practice piece of exercise equipment, a are much more likely to work Researchers found people who ""'fee for six-week session. To register, guidelines, management of urgent personal coach - they all work toward a goal when you can see drank five or more cups of of each month at Sunrise Assisted Living Center, 16100 Haggerty, ' call (248) 937-3314. care, roles of the staff nurse in an for a little while but not in the a target. green tea daily cut their risk of acute care setting, and legal and ethi­ between Five and Six Mile roads, New support group long run. Stefano had to look at • Resolve to live a healthy death from cardiovascular cal aspects of patient care. Students Livonia. The professionally ied group The Infant and Parent Support Group, her current lifestyle, change her lifestyle. Add more fruits, veg­ disease by 26 percent! They also receive an update on the most provides educational information and Smoothing the Transition, begins thinking and start gradually. etables and whole grains to also found the tea could cut She lost 50 pounds and has your risk of dying from any allows participants to ask questions 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan.. 17, in the • common adult medical/surgical condi­ your diet. Sign up for a new and discuss issues. For information, Community Room at Botsford tions encountered in hospital, home kept it off for 25 years. Here are exercise class or create a home disease by up to 16 percent. some of her tips: Experts believe it's the natural call (248) 348-0115. No registration Hospital's Zieger Building, 28050 care, and long-term care settings. gym with a mini trampoline, antioxidants in the tea that give required. Grand River, Farmington Hills. For Nurses can register online at • Focus on your behavior. It yoga mat and free weights. it such a powerful punch. Hospice volunteers needed more information, call (248) 442-2565. www.madonna.edu (click on Quick is the only thing you can meas­ To-find out more about Antioxidants help your body Heartland Hospice Services is looking The group allows parents to share . Links, then Continuing Education & ure. Setting a goal of losing five healthy New Year's solutions, fight disease and can keep you for caring, compassionate and dedi­ concerns about adjusting to the intro­ Professional Studies, click on pounds a week is laudable, but call The Community House at cated individuals who would like to be healthy. duction of a newborn to their family . Registration and fill out the online close to impossible for most (248) 644-5832 or register trained as a hospice volunteer to pro­ dynamics and deals with issues relat­ non-student registration form people. Set an activity goal, online at www.thecommunity- , vide companionship, support and ing to infants from 0-1 year of age. (choose from mail-in, in-person or such as walking for 30 minutes, house.com. The workshop fee is Possible topics include comforting a Tracy from Ferndale e-mails saying • friendly visits for patients and their online registration.) Payment due at £h1ree times a week or plan to $24. crying infant, feeding issues, sleep she is trying to get pregnant. She caregivers. Office support volunteers time of registration, Tuition $800. For deprivation, coping with the new role knows not to drink alcohol when she also needed. For volunteer training information, call (734) 432-5449 or ^¾¾¾ as parents, and sibling rivalry. is pregnant, but she wants to know schedule or more information, call send e-mail to Arthritis Today The group will meet on the third about while you are trying to get .(000) 770-9859, Based in Southfield, [email protected]. JOSEPH J. WEISS, M.D. RHEUMATOLOGY Wednesday of each month. pregnant. , Heartland Hospice offers services and Treat thyroid disorders naturally 18829 Farmington Road Great question, Tracy! You training throughout the tri-county Arthritis classes 7 pjfri. Monday, Jan. 22, at Livonia Livonia, Michigan 48152 should avoid alcohol when you area. Representatives of the Arthritis Civic-Center Library. Presented by Dr. Phone: (248) 478-7860 are trying to get pregnant. The Caregivers support Foundation, Michigan Chapter have William H. Karl, D.C. If you suffer from potential father should also be St. Mary Mercy Hospital and the announced Winter/Spring class sched­ hair loss, cold hands or feet, stubborn DIABETES & ARTHRITIS Alzheimer's Association have collabo­ ules for their specially-designed exer­ weight gain, or unwanted pain, there The effects of diabetes are far reaching, and include your joints. avoiding alcohol during this For example, diabetes causes a neuritis in the feet. The neuropathy causes loss of l period of time as well. rated to offer an Alzheimer's cise programs including a warm-water may be help. Learn reasons for these feeling and impairment in sensing if you are on slippery or uneven ground, Over time, the A new study found that women Caregiver Support Group 3-4:30 p.m. exercise program; land-based exercise health problems and the safe, natural, resulting undue strain on your feet, ankles and knees brings on wear and tear arthritis. effective alternatives to help yourself. Also, you are at risk for falls and the fractures that injury brings on. were three times more likely to on the first Thursday of each month program formerly known as PACE. By an effect not understood, diabetes can cause adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder. have a miscarriage if they drank in Classroom 1 at St. Mary Mercy (People with Arthritis CAN Exercise), No charge. Seating limited. To register, In this condition the capsule of the shoulder joint shrinks making it both painful and 10 or more alcoholic drinks Hospital, 36475 Five Mile at Levan, Tai Chi, a graceful, flowing sequence cai! (734) 425-8588. difficult to move the joint. Trie common name - frozen shoulder - describes the problem well. during the week of conception. Livonia. Alzheimer's is the most com­ of movements from Sun-style tai chi, Maintain your brain . Diabetes can bring on a thickening of the tissues of the hands. The tendons that cross When men drank that much mon form of dementia which causes and a 6-week series that provides par­ 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, at St. Mary the palm to reach the fingers becomes surrounded by this dense tissue and you are alcohol, their partner's risk of memory loss and a decline in'mental ticipants with the keys to successful unable to pull and flex the fingers freely, Physicians call that condition "trigger finger." Mercy Hospital Auditorium, 36475 Five Diabetes increases your risk for gout. The kidney controls the body's pool of uric acid, miscarriage increased by five function over time. The support group arthritis self-management. The new Mile at Levan, Livonia. Sponsored by the chemical causing gout. Diabetes impairs this renal regulation allowing the pool of uric times! Experts believe the offers information, discussion and classes begin in January in Canton, the Alzheimer's Association. acid increase beyond the body's capacity to absorb it; an attack of gout results. support to family members, friends, Detroit Garden City, Livonia, Wayne, Diabetes can lead to the condition aseptic necrosis. Small blood vessels bring alcohol makes its way into the Registration reguired, call (734) 655- nourishment to the joints particularly the knee and hip. Diabetes in association with semen and may affect and caregivers who care for someone Westiand and locations throughout 8950. cholesterol blocks these vessels, cutting off blood supply to the bone. If closure is with Alzheimer's or other forms of Michigan. For information, call (800) complete the bone may die. conception. It can also cause Find out what you can do to keep your dementia. No fee. No registration 968-3030 or visit www.arthritis.org. For reasons noted above, when a doctor sees you for a joint problem, he immediately chromosomal abnormalities in brain healthy and help reduce the inquires If you have a diabetic condition. sperm cells. required. For information, contact Stress clinic risks for Alzheimer's disease. Learn to k www.drjjweiss.yourmd.com oEoa48Bsos^ AudraFrye at (248) 426-7055. Why take the risk! 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Dear Member-Owners, DFCU Owners United is pleased to endorse three highly competent DFCU Financial members who are running for the credit union's volunteer board of directors. After fulfilling all t the requirements mandated by the credit union's bylaws, Jesse D.L. Brunais, Linda M. Malec and Salvatore Mazzola have been notified by the DFCU Financial Board of Directors. Nominating Committee that their names will be included on the ballot for the 2007 Board of %• .1 1 Directors election. Bruce D. Geams, Ryan M. Hershberger and Ronald K. Seller, endorsed by DFCU Owners United, also qualified to run for the board election. However, they have since notified DFCU Financial that they wish to have their names withdrawn from the ballot, and will lend their support to BRUNAiS, MALEC and MAZZOLA for the three announced open board positions. Brunais, Malec & Mazzola pledge that putting members first is their #1 commitment Each of these candidates has a passion for DFCU Financial Federal Credit Union, and 1 they have expressed their displeasure at the recent attempt to change their credit union "1 to a bank. It is no secret that DFCU's recent initiative to become a bank provoked very strong opposition from, member-owners of the credit union. Early in 2008,1 took the time to learn more about this ill-fated proposal by talking with others, attending informational meetings sponsored by DFCU Owners United, and reading industry related periodicals. The more I learned, the more my personal opposition grew. I now ask the members of DFCU for their vote as a candidate for DFCU's Board of Directors in orderto help guide this great institution in an open and transparent manner as governed by the credit union's bylaws and policies." . —h Jesse D.L, Brunais, automotive product design engineer in Powertrain Operationsjai

Michigan State University with a Master's degree in electronics and computer science from Wayne State University. If "I became re-involved in DFCU during the attempt to convert it into a for-profit bank. During thai time, I also listened to members unhappy with other changes that seemedto be trending toward'just another bank.' I was stunned because, as a cooperative, DFCU operates'for the benefit of member-owners and should strive to be 'better than the competition'by returning earnings backto members with better rates on savings, lower rates on loans, and providing exemplary services so that over time, all members benefit With your vote, I pledgeto 'put members first and to support continuing the great traditions of DFCU, its employees and members." ---- Linda M. Malec, human resources associate on the corporate staff at Ford Motor Company's World Headquarters. A member of DFCU Financial for 36 years, Malec

1998. Malec holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan. "In the nine years I have been a member of DFCU, I have come to value the credit union for what it is—an efficient organization of exceptionally competent professionals, committed to serving all its members as owners and not as customers. I first became involved with DFCU Owners United when my confidence in the present Board of Directors was shaken by last year's proposed bank conversion, which was strongly opposed by the membership. In seeking the members' vote for the Board of Directors, I ask DFCU member-owners to support continuing the credit union's traditions of professional service and growth driven by members'needs." — Salvatore Mazzola, funding analyst in the Treasurer's Office of Ford Motor Company. Mazzola earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Michigan Technological University and a Master of Science degree from the University of Illinois, as well as a Master of Business Administration degree from Wayne State University. Ballots are expected to be mailed to members in January 2007, in advance of DFCU Financial's Annual Membership Meeting scheduled for February 15, 2007. At a credit union, if s one member-one vote.'

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