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www.hometownlife.com awaits next court date , According to a Front Beach Road, killing was alone in the Jeep about that." Bay County Colleen Martin and injuring her Commander. He was arrested Peer, a Franklin football tight Teen faces 2 felony charges Court clerk, husband, Montey. early Tuesday after an alert end, basketball player and track Jeremy Peer left "We're asking for prayers for motel manager, who had heard athlete, has been described by jail after Jeremy, and we're asking for of the accident, saw the dam football coach Chris Kelbert as„a arrangements prayers for Colleen Martin's aged vehicle and notified police, model student and "outetanding ** * were made with BY DARRELL CLEM husband. family/' Janet Peer said Monday. Humphreys said. leader" who has a 4.3 grade- a surety compa STAFF WRITER The accident happened about Humphreys has said it could point average. As he awaits a May 18 court ny to secure his date in Panama City Beach, Peer Jeremy Peer ,4a* on 10 p.m> April 17 during Panama be weeks - even months - Peer is charged with leaving Westland teen Jeremy Peer resumed his senior year after his City Beach's bustling spring before authorities will have lab the scene of an accident involv returned to his Livonia Franklin parents arranged for his release bonds totaling $175,000. break season. Deputy Police results indicating whether alco ing a death and with leaving the High School classes Monday, from jail. Peer, a star athlete who had Chief David Humphreys has hol was a factor in the accident. scene of an accident causing an one week after Florida authori "He got home Friday" his earned an academic scholarship said the Martins, a Pennsylvania However, Janet Peer said injury. If convicted, he could ties said he drove off of a Florida mother, Janet Peer, said. "He's to Adrian College, is accused of couple, were walking alongside emphatically Monday that face penalties ranging up to 15 road and killed a 33-year-old doing the only thing that he can fleeing the scene after driving a the road near a Wal-Mart store. "there was no drinking involved. woman as she walked with her do right now, and that's wait." 2006 Jeep Commander off of Authorities believe that Peer There was never any question PLEASE SEE ACCIDENT, A5
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ike any other high school senior, Michelle Ellswood has been bitten by senioritis. Ask her Labout graduation and a wide grin spreads across BY DARRELL CLEM Earlier plans called for redistrib her face. Ask her about the last day of school, May 245 STAFF WRITER uting the contaminated soil, leav and she yells yippee, ing it on the property and cap Her excitement about completing high school is Plans to redevelop tiie old ping it. Officials hope, to remove matched with the thrill of going on to study at the soil this summer and haul it Madonna University in the fall. been revised yet again, but offi to a landfill while school is not in "She deserves a party," said her proud father cials are hopeful that cleanup session at the nearby, newer Richard. "She's surpassed what even the doctors efforts will be done this summer Cooper School, said Jack Kirksey,> thought. She grew more than they thought, she on the former landfill site. former Livonia mayor and a proj walked better than they thought. She's constantly And, in what would be a mile ect consultant hired by Livonia wanting to learn. She's a go-getter. If she doesn't stone, the Westland City Council Public Schools. Fresh soil will be learn, she gets mad." could vote as early as June to brought in. Ellswood was born with cerebral palsy and a mild approve a preliminary site plan The latest requirements by form of epilepsy. With the help of the special educa allowing developers to move for MDEQ will result in higher tion, program in tjhe.Wayhe-Westland Community ward. ;'-* cle^ug.«)sts. The s^ajte already ; Schools, she wni'receive' a certificate of completion "We've made a lot of progress;% hM,applo^diM ;i; million grant from John Glenn High School. and we're ready to get moving on for the school district and a $1 She has maintained a 4.0 grade point average dur this," Westland Mayor Sandra million loan for the city of ing her senior year and passed all the necessary 'Cicirelli said Monday. Westland. requirements to receive her high school diploma. She Her remarks came during a Now, with cleanup costs poten decided to accept the certificate which will ensure the 90-minute meeting with council tially reaching the $3 million assistance she has received since she was nine months members, developers, environ mark, local officials have asked old will be with her through age 26. mental consultants and Cooper MDEQ, to provide an additional "Once you get a diploma, you're out of the system area residents. $700,000. Cicirelli indicated that and oh your own," said her mother Connie. 'With a The latest plan calls for four she is "pretty confident" that the, certificate, she gets her education through age 26." single-story, 12,350-square-foot money will be approved. medical office buildings and a Some nearby residents, wel SCHOOLDAYS four-floor, 136-unit, independent comed news that old municipal She took political science in 11th grade because "it TOM HAWLEVI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER living facility for senior citizens. waste will be hauled away. was interesting," she said, and favors fiction over non- John Glenn High School senior Michelle Ellswood which achieve a milestone next month Developers have dropped plans "Removing it to a landfill - when she graduates. Born with cerebral palsy, the honor student will receive a for a golf driving range on the 37- that's good news to me," resident. PLEASE SEE GRADUATE, A6 certificate of completion at the June 3 commencement ceremony. acre site. .Ruth Dale said. Cooper School, on Ann Arbor Moreover, developers would Trail east of Middlebelt, opened leave in place a monitoring sys in 1965 by Livonia Public Schools tem, including underground but was closed and fenced off in pipes, to keep any potential 1991 amid concerns for student methane from getting into build safety. The building was demol ings. As a precaution, the build Polich" for her volunteerism ished last July. ings would be equipped with New environmental tests have alarm systems to warn against BY DARRELL CLEM Festival; the city Zoning Board of Citizen in 1998 in a com found municipal-type waste and any dangerous levels of methane. STAFF WRITER Appeals; the Relay for Life cancer-fight petition sponsored by the related methane gas, but nothing One of the developers, David ing fund-raiser; Rouge River rescue Westland Observer and that officials believe would pose N^jnai indicated that officials When the Wayne County Commission efforts; the civic group Women of j the Westland Chamber of any health risks or block redevel hope to start construction in recently bestowed its Unsung Hero Westland; the Westland Civitan Club, Commerce. opment efforts. spring of next year. The project Awards, veteran member Kay Beard which helps the disabled; Kicks 4 Kids, Polich also takes her Even so, Councilwoman Cheryl would start with two medical decided to honor Westland community which is raising money for soccer fields; I volunteer work outside of Graunstadt, whose children office buildings off of Aim Arbor volunteer Barb Polich. and Special Olympics - to name just a ' Westland. During this attended Cooper School, indicat Trail. Two similar iacilities would "She's one of those people who's kind few organizations. Polich year's Super Bowl in ed concerns Monday over the be built during a second phase,' of involved behind the scenes," Beard, D- "I enjoy it," Polich said Thursday. "I Detroit, she helped out with a variety of finding of methane. and the senior housing during a Westland, said. "I thought it was time like to make a difference in some tiny lit events downtown, including the , "Now, to hear mat there's third phase. that we gaye her some recognition." tle way. I don't really need a pat on the Motown Winter Blast. methane concerns me because In all, the project would take! Polich, 69, is involved with the back." A native of Boyne City, Polich has : my kids were there," she said. several years to complete. Westland Historical Commission; a Even so, she said she was appreciative lived in Westland since 1971- She has no In another development, the The Westland City Council is ' group called Fun For All that gives of the Unsung Hero Award. plans to stop volunteering anytime soon. Michigan Department of expected to schedule a public scholarships to low-income youths; a "I thought it was really nice," she said. "I haven't learned how to say 'no' yet," Environmental Quality has told hearing on June 5 to hear com committee called SPARK that's dedicat It isn't the first time Polich has she said. But, more important, "I just developers mat they will have to ments from citizens. That would ed to raising money for youth recreation received awards for her community vol like to see people smile." remove waste from the site where be followed on June 19 by the programs; the Westland Summer unteer work. She was Westland's First [email protected] j (734) 953-2110 buildings will be constructed. vote on a preliminary site plan..
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-* -, ^ • AZ (w) "Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, April 27,2006 ,? www.homeWa3nUfe.e0m Local students Issues di showcase 1st film BY STEPHANIE ANGELYN CASOLA STAFF WRITER BY STEPHANIE ANGELYN CASOLA "All of the characters are STAFF WRITER totally different," said Annie Incumbent Joanne Morgan Cutshaw, first assistant director and challenger Steve King As director of the Creative and a Churchill senior. One debated everything from the and Performing Arts program character portrays a rather typi Legacy Initiative to the impor in Livonia Public Schools, Gail cal teenager who accidentally tance of MEAP scores during Susan Mack works with stu hits a child with her car, then the third and final candidate dents who are often passionate flees the scene. Another is a forum held Thursday by the about singing, dancing and act drug addict who lives on the Iivonia Democratic Club. tion to the test. I think what we ing on stage. street The two candidates are vying do in the classroom is deliber For the past year, she's seen a Churchill student Emily for one four-year seat, which ately and intentionally to meet handful of those students trans Osborn portrayed Phylly, a begins July 1. the needs of every single student form — into a pyromaniac, a pyromaniac. Of the cast of King told the crowd gathered in the district." shoplifter, a drunken driver, a delinquents, she said, 'You at Livonia's Civic Park Senior When asked about the state's drug addict and more — on wouldn't want to meet them in Center that he chose to run for proposed changes to high school screen. a dark alley." the spot in an effort to "change graduation curriculum, King Collectively, they are all cast At the same time, many of the culture of the board and dis said: "We will have to find out members of Juvie, a feature- the characters possess traits to trict." He vowed to bring robust exactly what the standards are length film based on the origi which most teenagers can dialogue arid openness to the and design curriculum to meet •> nal play by Jerome relate, Cutshaw added. board, if elected. the standards." McDonough. Mack said she Morgan, a 10-year board vet Morgan presented the current believes the story was meant as BEYOND A COMFORT ZONE eran, shared her accomplish LPS requirements, along with a 'Vehicle for kids to learn the For Churchill student Ethan ments as aboard member, the proposed changes. "With the consequences of their actions." Hedeen, playing a 000% drunk including rising MEAP test high standards our district has "Basically, it's the story of 13 en driver named Skip posed scores, a long history of PTA had, we are in a very good posi juvenile delinquents who have quite a challenge. Rather than involvement and advocacy for tion to meet the requirements," their own problems, obviously, being the type of person who sustainable school funding. ' she said. and a particular crime lands "picks on the defenseless, nice Audience members posed the When faced with questions them all into the same jail," kids," Hedeen said he was more questions and covered topics about the district's budget situa Mack said. likely to be "one of the kids who ranging from budget woes to tion, Morgan noted that the dis She adapted the story into a got picked on," which made his closing schools to changing high trict has had to "spend down" its screenplay last summer, keep character difficult to play. school graduation requirements. fund equity and cut $19 million ing the dialogue true to its orig Filming began last summer, TOM HOFFMEYERI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Some issues, such as the out of its budget to cover the ris inal form. By August, Mack starting with beach and outdoor Washington Elementary School ing costs in health insurance, held auditions for the film proj scenes. Throughout the school Gail Susan Mack, director of the Uvonia Public Schools Creative and lease, have not yet come before retirement and salary step ect, the first full-length movie year, the cast and crew filmed Performing Arts program, sits with students Annie Cutshaw, back left, Emily the board for a formal vote. increases. She said the board has ever created by CAPA students. indoor scenes, including about Osborn, back right, Sarah Andrus, front left, and Ethan Hedeen. Each worked The board is considering a worked hard to keep the district Juvie premiered last one-third of the film, which on the production of the first full-length CAPA film, titled Juvie. lease which would allow in good shape. Saturday at the Carli takes place inside a prison cell. Plymouth Canton Community King said he believes the dis Auditorium of Churchill High Cast members were literally for a full day of filming at the members their first film experi Schools to use Washington for trict is spending more than it School, locked up inside a holding cell Detroit House of Corrections;, at ence. And it held a strong mes about a year. The lease stipulates can cover with state funding. Five Mile and Beck roads. sage. LPS would receive $24,000 a "The most effective way to save I or students, like Osborn, the "It was an experience that month. After costs, the district money is to change how we erience was nothing less opens your eyes and makes you would earn $4,000 a month in spend it," he said. King suggest n "terrifying." As a result, she think twice about hanging out revenue. Morgan was ques ed enforcing a zero-based budg bood Neighbor. 1 she plans to go out of her with your friends and doing tioned by an audience member et, changing the bid process to r to obey the law. things that teenagers aren't sup who said the district would not allow bargaining, and eliminate We were the only ones in posed to be doing" Cutshaw make enough profit from this waste. He contends that the dis GREAT RATES. re and it was scary," said said. deal. trict has a "spending problem." *» I ah Andrus, third assistant Mack said students learned "The building will be cared for Both candidates were asked to Looking for great rates and a secure place to grow ictor on the film. that their emotions "had to be and we will profit from the specify ways in which they have your money? Call your local State Farm agent today for 1 ledeen noted that the cell much more subtle" on film. And short-term lease," she said. "It served as advocates for the more information about a CD from State Farm Bank". i "filthy" and really got the they got used to filming scenes makes us good neighbors with school district. nt across that it was "not out of sequence, rather than Plymouth Canton. It gives us "I came to this job because of CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT 3re you want to be." completing a full play from some time to decide how to legislative advocacy," said start to finish. manage the building, rather 90 days 4.60%APY* Morgan. Her work began as a MOVIE WITH A MESSAGE "The whole experience was than paying money to maintain PTA member and continued as 4.70%APY* 180 days I 'liming on Juvie was held just amazing," Andrus said. "It the property." board trustee when she "could 1 year 4.75%APY* radically throughout the was so much different than any Despite Morgan's explanation, come as a representative and tell 2 years 4.80%APY* ool year, after classes and on thing on stage. It was just as King said he didn't believe there all state legislators how impor tant funding is," she said. 3 years 4.85%APY* ikends. The project gave a much fun, if not more." would be any profit in the up of stage actors and crew Washington School lease. 5.00%APY* Tom Wright served as direc King said he became an advo 4 years tor of photography, and used "There will be wear and tear cate by ''becoming apublic 5 years 5.1Q%APY* school teacher" though he's also RESENTING A BANK. WITH A NAME YOU state-of-the art recording and on the building," he added. editing equipment for the film. worked as a coach and custodian \LREADY TRUST. Mack said she and Wright in the schools. King is pursuing Vve! ome to Stale Form Bonk* Where you • NOT MUCH AGREEMENT his master's degree in education Eady have a trusted connection - me. And you will team up on another CAPA Bank n bmk by Internet, phone or mail. Gill me for Pictures project. She plans to The candidates disagreed on al leadership, he added. itormation arid find out how it feels when write an original screenplay this most topics covered last week, 8 vour bank treats you like a good neighbor LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR, STATE FARM IS THERE. IX F LIVE WHERE iOl LIVF summer, which could serve as including the use of MEAP LEGACY VS. ALTERNATIVE FDK the basis for the next movie. scores. The Legacy Initiative, a plan •Annual Percentage Yields as of 4/19/06. Rates -subjectto change without notices. Minimm J^ balance to open an account and obtain the stated APV is $500. Rates apply to deposits les "I can put a lot of my own King said: "We put way too to close seven schools and recon fair than $100,000. A penalty may be imposed for a withdrawal prior to maturity. Certificates 4 automatically renew at maturity at the then-current rate for the same term. experience into the film," Mack much emphasis on MEAP figure grades into lower and k-nmgner, CHJ, ChCF, LUTCF said. scores. It's just a photograph in upper elementary schools, has ate Farm Agent Cutshaw said she hopes a lot time." He said teachers are been a topic of debate in the dis 756 Newburgh Rd. • • . 4 464 3313 of people have a chance to see teaching to the test, at the trict and throughout both cam \ 34-402-0103 Ken, wagner. nhxe@statefarm. com Juvie because "it's going to be a expense of teaching students paigns. real eye-opener." how to become critical thinkers. "It violates everything this dis For more information about, Morgan said: "The single trict was founded on - neighbor or to watch the trailer for Juvie thing mat tells how well stu hood schools," said King. Some prcc&cgs and services not available in all artas. 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As the weather grows of courses such as: Strategies 20 through July 26. No classes warmer, thoughts turn to sum for Reading, Language Arts will be held July 3-4. In order mer and, for some, summer Review, Social Studies Review, for students to receive credit . school. Science Review and Math for the classes, they are only * - The Livonia Public Schools Review. allowed two absences for the -' / program is open to residents Small class sizes allow for summer school term. --J and non-residents, and recom more teacher-student interac The first class of the day mended for students who tion. meets from 7:30-10:30 a.m. failed an academic course, Registration is open through and the second class meets want to complete requirements June 23 for middle school from 10:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., *> X^ * V over the summer, or just need summer school classes. all at Stevenson High School. ' extra help in core subjects. Classes cost $175 each, or Cost is $250 per class for '- Students interested should $200 each for non-residents. residents, $275 per class for visit a school counselor to For more information, call non-residents attending high f obtain a registration form. (734)744-2589. school summer school. *<* Some students may be recom High School students eligi Course offerings include ^f mended to the program by ble for summer school classes elective and core classes in teachers, counselors or admin can register by mail or at their subjects like art, language artiC M f istrators. home high school's guidance math, physical education, sci * At the middle school level, office from May 22 to June .2. ence and social studies. LPS summer school will be Walk-in registration will be 11 A comprehensive list of ^ held Monday-Thursday from a.m. to 5 p.m. June 12-16 at course offerings is available :' July 10 to Aug. 3, at Churchill Stevenson High School, 33500 online at •'^ High School, 8900 Newburgh Six Mile. www.livonia.kl2.mi.us. Road. Classes meet Monday For more information, call " Students can take advantage through Thursday from June (734) 744-2660 ext. 48113. '^
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V - A4 (W) • Observer & Eccentric,] Thursday, April 27,2006 LOCAL NEWS ivivw.hometoicnJife.com CORRECTED PUBLICATION ORDINANCE NO. 248-A-49 AN ORDINANCE TO REGULATE AND RESTRICT THE USE OF LAND AND STRUCTURES BY DIVIDING THE CITY OF WESTLAND INTO DISTRICTS AND Weaver committed to keep district sound ESTABLISHING THE LOCATION AND BOUNDARIES THEREOF BY ADOPTION OF AN OFFICIAL ZONING BY SUE MASON "I have to give retirement paid for with money from the DISTRICT MAP; TO SPECIFY THE DISTRICTS WITHIN WHICH LANDS MAY BE USED FOR BUSINESS, STAFF WRITER kudos to the An example is the recently district's sinking fund. INDUSTRIAL, RESIDENCE AND OTHER -SPECIFIED : administration," approved high school curricu "It's important they know that PURPOSES; TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS, While Frederick Weaver jokes he said. lum. Its passage means a need the money is designated, it can REGULATIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND PROHIBITIONS that he could be one vote away "Because of their for more mathematics teachers, only be used for the purposes GOVERNING - THE LOCATION, ERECTION, from losing next Tuesday's elec diligence in pre- and more staff, "but there's no the community set up - improv CONSTRUCTIONS, RECONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION talk about who's going to pay for AND USE OF BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND LAND tion to a write-in candidate, he i serving the dis- ing our buildings and grounds," WITHIN SUCH DISTRICTS; TO LIMIT THE HEIGHT AND talks like a man ready for anoth Itrict's finances it" he said. he said "We're restricted in how BREADTH OF BUILDINGS, SIGNS AND OTHER 1*1 and being care- Weaver estimates that the we can spend them." er four-year term on the Wayne- STRUCTURES; TO REGULATE THE INTENSITY OF USE Westland school board. Fred Weaver ful with expens state is shortchanging the Weaver is proud of the unity OF LOT AREAS AND TO DETERMINE THE SIZE OF "It's a labor of love, and I want es, Wayne-Westland is one of Wayne-Westland Community the board has developed under YARDS AND OTHER OPEN SPACES; TO ESTABLISH the few districts that has any SITE DESIGN REGULATIONS AND TO PROVIDE SITE to thank the public for their Schools $600-$800 per student his leadership and likes "how DESIGN REVIEW PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS; TO contuiuing support, I appreciate money left. because of freezes and prora we've come together." ESTABLISH PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS FOR every vote of confidence I "We've had to cut significantly tions of the state school aid pay "Everyone on the board is SPECIAL LAND USE AND SPECIAL PLANNED receive," said Weaver. into our funds, but because of ment. working diligently/* said Weaver. DEVELOPMENT; TO LIMIT CONGESTION IN THE the administration working dili "It's something I wanted to PUBLIC STREETS BY PROVIDING OFF-STREET Weaver is seeking a second "It's definitely frustrating and PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS; TO four-year term on the board in gently to save every penny, we even more frustrating when you accomplish as president, to not PROVIDE FOR THE RESTRICTION AND GRADUAL Tuesday's school election. He is will be able to stay afloat for the see the inward workings," he have sides and to have everyone ELIMINATION OF NON-CONFORMING USES OF LAND, a Westland resident and pastor next two years." said. "No one in Lansing wants work together." BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES; TO REGULATE SIGNS . of the Abundant life Church of But that may not be the case to take the bull by the horns to Under his leadership, the BY ESTABLISHING RESTRICTIONS UPON THE SIZE, give districts more funds to board staged its first Project 180 HEIGHT, LOCATION AND NUMBER OF PERMISSIBLE God in Canton Township. by the end of the 2007-2008 SIGNS AND PROHIBITING CERTAIN SIGNS; TO Weaver has served as board budget year. work with." Can Do! in 2004 for residents in PROVIDE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT secretary and is completing his "It's a tough situation " he "They're saying it'll be another the Jefferson Barns and Lincoln AND AMENDMENT OF THE ORDINANCE, TO DEFINE second year as its president. He said. "If things don't change by five years, before the state turns elementaries' attendance areas CERTAIN TERMS, TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES AND decided to seek a second term to 2007-2008 and we don't get a around economically," he added. and is preparing to present STANDARDS WITH RESPECT TO ADMINISTRATIVE continue helping keep the dis miracle, well be out of money "I'm thinking that at some point Project 180 Too, a May 13 pro FUNCTIONS AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR THE gram for parents throughout the VIOLATION OF THE ORDINANCE; AND TO REPEAL THE trict financially solvent and we'll have to borrow to meet if things don't get better, we'll PRIOR ZONING ORDINANCE. Weaver credits the district's payroll." see districts brought together district. administration in its ability to The problem stems from the just for survival." "As president I wanted to do rein in expenses and hang onto state's financing of public educa He also stresses that residents something unique, something THE CITY OF WESTLAND ORDAINS: some of its budget surplus. The tion. While the state will give shouldn't confuse the money the school board had never done Section 1. That the zoning map of Ordinance No. 248 of the cost containment began four districts at least $175 more per being used to improve schools before," he said of Project 180. City of Westland be and the same is hereby amended to show PUD years ago and as a result, student in the new budget year, with general fund money. Work "We're in the schools, showing district classification where OB district classification is now shown Wayne-Westiand is in better it doesn't cover the increased like the gym expansions at our support, but this is some in the area situated in the City of Westland, Wayne County, costs of doing business, especial Wayne Memorial and John thing we've done on our own." Michigan, described as: shape than some neighboring ly the cost of health care and Glenn High schools are being [email protected] j (734)953-2112 PARCEL 1 school districts. PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 26 T.2&, R.9E., CITY OF WESTLAND, WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE WEST 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 26, T.2S., R.9E., THENCE S. 89° Firefighters battle blazes at 2 homes 29' 43" E. 60.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST RIGHT- OF-WAY LINE OF MERRIMAN ROAD (120 FEET WIDE); BYDARRELLCLEM house, which was nearly fin end of town, on residential Firefighters put out the blaze THENCE DUE NORTH 454.22 FEET ALONG SAID RIGHT- OF-WAY LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE STAFF WRITER ished until flames destroyed Cavell near Warren and Inkster. "relatively quickly" and kept it DUE NORTH 1283.38 FEET; THENCE S. 89° 24' 27" E. most of it Reddy said. The fire started in a chair or from damaging any other hous 564.65 FEET; THENCE S. 00° 01' 18" E. 260.18 FEET; Two house fires - one involv "They won't be able to salvage couch of a house that was es, Reddy said. THENCE N. 89° 59' 30" E. 467.14 FEET; THENCE S. 00° 03' ing arson - erupted early much of it," he said. vacant, Reddy said. "There was pretty minimal 00" E. 71.28 FEET; THENCE N. 89° 59' 30" E. 44.79 FEET; Tuesday in Westland but caused It appears that either a damage," he said. THENCE S. 00° 01' 18" E. 316.83 FEET; THENCE S. 89° 58' The fire was set inside an 52" W. 682.37 FEET; THENCE S. 00° 00' 38" W. 310.28 FEET; no injuries, Fire Chief Michael open garage where scrap con vagrant or someone renovating Westland firefighters handled THENCE S. 70° 02' 10" W. 107.64 FEET; THENCE S. 43° 01' Reddy said. struction materials had been the house had been there, the both incidents without any help 14" W. 385.81 FEET; THENCE DUE WEST 30.00 FEET TO The first fire started about piled up, Reddy said. He urged chief said, but authorities hadn't from neighboring communities, A POINT ON THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SAID 2:20 a.m. in the garage of a new anyone with information about located the owner Tuesday after Reddy said. MERRIMAN ROAD AND POINT OF BEGINNING. house being built in Covington the fire to call the Westland Fire noon. CONTAINING 17.08 ACRES AND BEING SUBJECT TO Firefighters from a north-end EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD AND Estates West northeast of Department at (734) 467-3201 The fire apparently started in station responded to the fire on RIGHTS OF THE PUBLIC OVER MERRIMAN ROAD. Glenwood and John Hix roads, or the Westland Police a breezeway connecting a garage Cavell, while their counterparts Reddy said. Department at (734) 722-9600. and the main part of the house, from the city's four other sta PARCEL 2 "It's ruled as an arson fire," he He welcomed anonymous tips. Reddy said. tions battled the blaze near PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 26 T.2S., said. The second fire started about "No one was living there," he Glenwood and Hix, Reddy said. R.9E., CITY OF WESTLAND, WAYNE COUNTY, No one had moved into the 20 minutes later on the opposite said. MICHIGAN MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE WEST 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 26, T.2S., R.9E., THENCE S. 89° 29' 43" E. 60.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST RIGHT- OF-WAY LINE OF MERRIMAN ROAD (120 FEET WIDE); THENCE DUE NORTH 1737.60 FEET ALONG SAID Woman takes bite out of 2 officers at mall RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE. TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE DUE NORTH 292.70 FEET; THENCE S. 89° 59' A Detroit woman is facing to the suspect's car to turn it near Inkster. 53" E. 564.51 FEET; THENCE S. 00° 01' 18" E. 298.52 FEET; multiple charges for allega CRIME WATCH off, he discovered other stolen THENCE N. 89° 24' 27" W. 564.65 FEET TO SAID EAST ' tions she assaulted and bit items from several stores, the Hit-and-run accident RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF MERRIMAN ROAD AND POINT security officers who stopped approached her. She ran reports said. A 76-year-old woman driv OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 3.83 ACRES AND BEING her from stealing merchandise toward her car and started it The defendant is charged ing west on Warren near SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF from Westland Shopping with a remote starter, but an RECORD AND RIGHTS OF THE PUBLIC OVER with unarmed robbery in addi Wayne Road told police that MERRIMAN ROAD. Center. officer caught up with her and tion to assaulting, resisting another driver hit her car and The incident happened tried to handcuff her, police and obstructing a police offi didn't stop. PARCEL 3 about 5:40 p.m. Saturday as said. cer. She was j ailed in lieu of a The woman had just pulled PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 26 T.2S., the 20-year-old woman was The woman began fighting $50,000 bond and ordered to out of the McDonald's at the R.9E., CITY OF WESTLAND, WAYNE COUNTY, leaving the JC Penney store on back and ultimately bit two appear May 4 for a preliminary Warren-Wayne intersection. MICHIGAN MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS the mall's west end, police said. hearing in Westland 18th COMMENCING AT \ THE WEST officers on the arm before a The incident happened . District Court. . 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 26, T.2S., R.9E., THENCE S. 89° The woman is accused of Westland police officer arrived about 1:15 p.m. Saturday. The 29' 43" E. 60.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST RIGHT- putting several items of je*welry and placed her under arrest, car that hit hers was described OF-WAY LINE OF MERRIMAN ROAD (120 FEET WIDE); in her purse and leaving the according to reports. Car break-in only as a black vehicle. THENCE DUE NORTH 454.22 FEET ALONG SAID EAST store as security officers When the police officer went A 22-year-old man told RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE; THENCE DUE EAST 30.00 FEET; THENCE N. 43° 01' 14" E. 385.31 FEET; THENCE N. 70° 02' police that someone smashed Theft of money 10" E. 107.64 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; ORDINANCE NO. 223-A-9 out a window of his car and A manager for Family Diner THENCE N. 00° 00' 38" E. 310.28 FEET; THENCE N. 89° 58' stole a stereo sometime in the 500 block of South 52" E. 682.37 FEET; THENCE N. 00° 01' 18" W. 316.83 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING CONSENT TO between 11 p.m. Tuesday, April Wayne Road, told police that, FEET; THENCE S. 89° 59' 30" W 44.79 FEET; THENCE N. THOE CHANGE OF CONTROL OF A CABLE 18, and 9 a.m. Wednesday, someone broke into the busi 00° 03' 00" W. 71.28 FEET; THENCE N. 89° 59" 30" E. 10&80 FRANCHISEE AND OF A CABLE TELEVISION April 19. ness about 2:30 a.m. Monday FEET; S. 00° 01' 18" E. 45.09 FEET; THENCE N. 89° 58' 42" E. 35.00 FEET; THENCE S. 00° 01' 18" E. 653.34 FEET; FRANCHISE The incident happened at and took a can of money dona THENCE N. 89° 59' 48" W. 774.80 FEET; THENCE S. 70° 02' Huntington on the Hill apart tions from a counter near the WHEREAS, WideOpenWest Michigan, LLC, a Delaware 10" W. 0.77 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. ments, on Ann Arbor Trail cash register. CONTAINING 6.39 ACRES AND BEING SUBJECT TO Limited Liability Company, ("WOW-Michigan") is the franchisee EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OR RECORD. under a Cable Franchise Agreement dated as of October 20, 1997, with the City of Westland, as amended in part by Acceptance Section 2. The other classifications in effect in all other Agreements dated April and May 1999 and October 2001, relating areas of the zoning map shall remain in full force and effect. to a transfer or change in control of the Franchise; and, ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS WHEREAS, WideOpenWest Michigan, LLC, the Franchisee, is CITY OF WESTLAND Section 3. Severability, The various parts, sections and an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of WideOpenWest Holdings, clauses of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be severable. If LLC, ("WOW Holdings"); and, Sealed proposals for the City of Westland, Bailey Center Emergency" < any part, sentence, paragraph, section or clause is adjudged WHEREAS, WOW Holdings has entered into an Agreement Generator Project, will be received by the City of Westland, at the unconstitutional or invalid by a Court of competent jurisdiction, the and Plan of Merger dated December 13, 2005, as amended, office of the Purchasing Agent, 36601 Ford Road, Westland, MI until remainder of the Ordinance shall not be affected thereby. pursuant to which Racecar Acquisition, LLC, a Delaware Limited 2:00 p.m., local time on Thursday, May 4,2006 (No exceptions will be Section 4. Repeal. All other Ordinances or parts of Liability Company, ("Racecar"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Avista made) at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed only to the Capital Partners, LLC, (collectively "Avista") will acquire the read. extent necessary to give this Ordinance full force and effect. ownership and control of the Franchisee and will replace WOW- Description of Work; Michigan as the City's second cable operator, and, Section, 5. Publication. The City Clerk shall cause this The approximate quantities of major items of work involved in the Ordinance to be published in the manner required by law. WHEREAS, WOW-Michigan and Racecar Acquisition, LLC, provided certain information in its FCC Form 394 filing project are as follows: Section 6. Effective Date, This Ordinance shall become "Application For Franchise Authority Consent To Assignment or One pad mounted Emergency Generator, complete with automatic effective immediately upon publication thereof. Transfer of Control of Cable Television Franchise" with respect to transfer switch, modification of the existing power system, the parties and the proposed assignment or transfer; and, installation and connections with operators manual and training. Case #2044B and #2044C WHEREAS, WOW-Michigan and Racecar under terms, and Contract Documents on File Proposed Rezoning and conditions of a Confidentiality Agreement also provided City's Preliminary Plan Approval Corporation Counsel with the "Agreement and Plan of Merger by Contract Documents may be examined at the City of Westland Oakmont PUD and among WideOpenWest Holdings, LLC, Racecar Acquisition, Engineering Division Offices, 37095 Marquette, Westland, MI 48185; LLC, and other parties hereto" dated December 13,2005, and other F.W. Dodge Reports, 21415 Civic Center Drive, Suite 115, Southfield, information from time to time, including documents and letters MI 48076 and the Construction Association of Michigan Han Room relating to the transaction and its effect on the City,and the at 43636 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302. provision of cable service within the City; and, Contract Documents may be obtained at the City of Westland WHEREAS, relying on all the preceding, the City intends to Engineering Division Offices. A non-refundable charge of Twenty consent to the assignment of the Franchise subject to acceptance by Dollars ($20.00), check only, payable to the City of Westland will be WOW-Michigan and Racecar Acquisition, LLC, of an Acceptance required for each set of Contract documents. Contract Documents Agreement substantially in the form attached hereto; and, will be available beginning Thursday, April 27,2006. WHEREAS, pursuant to its City Charter, the City has the .Each proposal shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope marked with Zlllaoag authority to grant this consent by adoption of this Ordinance; the Name of Bidder and shall be plainly marked on the lower front NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED: left hand corner " City of Westland Bailey Center Emergency 1. That the City of Westland does hereby consent to the Generator assignment of the Franchise to Racecar Acquisition, LLC, subject to the execution by WOW-Michigan and Racecar Acquisition, LLC, of Project". Proposals must be addressed to the Purchasing Agent of. an Acceptance Agreement substantially in the form attached the City of Westland and delivered to the Purchasing Agent's office hereto; and, ' on or before the time specified above. No exceptions will be made,. 2. That this Ordinance shall become effective from and after Each proposal must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier's its passage, and as provided by law, and shall expire on July 31, check or bid bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the Bid, 2006, if the proposed sale pursuant to the Agreement has not been payable wdthout condition to the City of Westland, as security for closed by that date; and, acceptance of the Contract. N 3. That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to take such actions as may be necessary to implement the No Bid may be withdrawn for at least ninety (90) days after the, preceding, including signing the Acceptance Agreement and other scheduled closing time for receiving Bids. 1 StftftctprcfMity W TAJP E appropriate documents; and, The City of Westland reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, and 4. That all Ordinances or portions of Ordinances in conflict to waive informalities in bidding, or to accept any Bid it may deem in herewith are hereby repealed. the best interest of the City. EILEEN DEHART Bonding companies must be fisted in the "Department of Treasury's EILEEN DEHART Westland City Clerk Federal Register of Approved Sureties Listing". Westland City Clerk Adopted: April 17,2006 Adopted: April 17,2006 Published: April 27,2006 MR. DWAYNE HARRIGAN Published: April 27,2006 Effective: April 27,2006 Purchasing Agent Effective: April 27,2006 City of Westland Publish: April 27,2006 ' oeo8432sao Publish: April 27,2006 OE 08 43 3 OS 6 Publish: April 27,2006 OE0B433834 wivw.hometownlife.com LOCAL HEWS Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, April 27,2006 (w) A5
Recycling benefit begins at 1 p.m. The cost is $20 and mail carrier with the Westland Post p.m. Friday, May 5, at the center, 1119 : Madison Elementary School is col includes three games, shoes, pizza Office who has been battling cancer The John Glenn High School N. Newburgh. : lecting empty laser and Inkjet car and a pop, mystery games and door for five years. The cost is $10 per per Instrumental Music Parent Booster Michael Carluccio as Frank Sinatra • tridges and used cell phones between prizes. Or get in free with $40 in son and includes a spaghetti dinner Program will be holding a flower and former Westland City ] 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Friday, April 28, at donations. with soft drinks, 50/50 raffle, silent Mother's Day weekend in front of Councilman David James as Neil ;, the school, at 1075 S. Carlson, south For more information or- to confirm auction and entertainment by Earth Harlow Tires on Wayne Road just Diamond will be among the perform- \ of Avondale, Westland. a spot, call the Westland Jaycees hot Angels south of Ford. ers, according to senior center ; The school participates in the line at (734) 26-0400 and leave a For more information, call Barbara The sale will be 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Director Peggy Ellenwood. ) FundingFactory Recycling Program message or Bryan Lakotas at (734) Allen at (734) 722-5369 or Helen Friday and Saturday, May 12-13, and Ticket? are $6, and proceeds will go. throughout the school year and is 326-7380. Stevens at (734) 728-9946. will feature hanging baskets for $15 to the Westland Relay for Life - a expanding its collection to include the each. benefit in June to help the American : community in observance of Earth Baby shower MHS program Cancer Society. The show is being Day 2006. Oakwood Annapolis Hospital's The Michigan Humane Society's Healthy Living sponsored by the Westland Jaycees. : Companies interested in demon Childbirth and Maternal Services Berman Center for Animal Care in Oakwood Annapolis Hospital in For more information, call the sen- • strating a commitment to education Department will have a Community Westland is offering spay or neutering Wayne is in line to host an Oakwood ior center at (734) 722-7628. and the environment also can partici Baby Shower 7-9 p.m. Thursday, May of cats and vaccinations for $20 for Healthcare System Project Healthy pate free of charge in the 18, in the second floor conference families with financial difficulties now Living next month. FundingFactory Business Support room of the hospital, 33155 Annapolis through May 31. Project Healthy Living offers a wide Come one, come all. Bring your Program. at Venpy in Wayne. The center is at 900 Newburgh array of helpful and practical health- friends and family to shop for crafts FundingFactory will send each supr All pregnant and perspective cou Road, south of Ford Road. related activities and provides a vari and home party goods 5:30-8:30 p.m. porting business free, postage-paid ples are invited to attend the evening People must provided proof if ety of screenings to adults 18 years Friday, May 12, at Wildwood shipping boxes for the return of col of fun, information and prizes. Child financial need, such as 1 and older. Elementary School, 500 N. lected cartridges and cell phones. birth educators, pediatric nurses, car Oakwood Annapolis Hospital event Wildwood, Westland. By donating to Madison seat specialists and physicians will be Mother's Day benefit will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through The vendors will include Mary Kay, Elementary, businesses help them on hand to answer questions. The YWCA Western Wayne County Friday, April 28, at Westland Tupperware, Arbonne, Parti Lite, earn the technology and recreational Formula representatives also will has Mother's Day Cards available for Shopping Center, 35000 W. Warren Avon Pampered Chef. There also will equipment. have information available. a minimum donation of $25. at Wayne Road. be a bake sale and door prizes. All To learn more about supporting the Registration is preferred and Donations from the Mother's Day Many of the health screening tests money raised will go toward guided school, call FundingFactory toll-free women and couples interested in cards will help the YWCA to create and services are offered free of reading books. at (888) 883-8237 and mention attending can call the Maternal more programs to help women and charge. Admission is S2 for adults and $1 Madison Elementary in Westland. Services Department at (734) 467- their families. Approximately 1,000 There is a nominal cost for some for children age 12 and under. 457- or (734) 457-5588 or by e-mail at families benefit from the programs screenings and all tests are adminis Bowling benefit [email protected]. and services offered by the YWCA, tered by healthcare professionals. The Westland Jaycees will be host and there are more who need help For more information, call (800) The Westland senior citizen ing a Bowl-a-Thon Sunday, May 21, to Spaghetti dinner everyday. 543-WELL. Friendship Center hopes to start a co- * raise funds to purchase a Thermal The friends and neighbors of Gary For more information, about the ed volleyball team to compete in '', Imager for the City of Westland Fire Pinko or sponsoring a spaghetti din Mother's Day Cards, or to purchase a That's entertainment Wayne County's 2006 Senior \ Department. ner find-raiser 6-9 p.m. Friday, April card for one of the wonderful women The Westland Friendship Center Olympics. * The fund-raiser will be held at 28, at the Harris-Kehrer VFW Post in your life, call the YWCA Western will feature impersonators of Frank If interested, call Mel Tockstein at '% Town and Country Lanes on Wayne 3323,1055 S. Wayne Road> Westland. Wayne Co. at (313) 561-4110, Ext. 20. Sinatra, Neil Diamond and other per (734) 722-0159. I Road at Avondale. Registration The dinner will benefit Pinko, a formers during a variety show 1-3
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kept her from learning to tie her shoes and put on ':;* •- " - /-5?t FROM PAGE A1 nail polish with the help of an apparatus the hus j» issrs* band of her physical therapist made for her. *7-*il* *&& IS fiction and anything that's informational. She also wears a brace on her right leg and has •t n b -&». «P ^ "English is the subject I hate because I always had several corrective surgeries, but the limita •IS • .iAb-.IV 3?P have homework," she added. tions haven't kept her from an active sports life jjha "She wants to get her homework done and even that includes bowling, horseback riding, water and does extra," said her mother, drawing an "except in snow skiing, ice skating, baseball and kayaking. English," from Ellswood. She's gone through four bowling balls on the Her parents say she has accomplished a lot dur way to achieving a 127 average. She bowls on three ing her time in school. She's been on the honor roll leagues year-round and has competed in three since middle school, is a member of the National tournaments, coming away with a second place in Honor Society at John Glenn, and received a one of them. Presidential Award in Academics. She has her own saddle and bridle for western- She also was honored as a Student of the Month style riding and rides independently at in eighth grade in recognition of her leadership Therapeutic Riding in Ann Arbor and enjoys abilities and commitment to education. downhill skiing at Pine Knob with Michigan Ellswood is one of 10 students from the Livonia Adaptive Sports. Skills Center picked for the pilot program at Her father laughs when asked if he has his own Madonna University. They will be enrolled in a version of Dick's Sporting Goods in the back yard. two-year business program. The firstyea r the stu "She's done so well in school that this is her dents will be in Montessori-style classes with the reward," he said. "Her activities are expensive, but hope of being placed in to regular college classes she's earned them." R1 . BRLSLE1: . STi "'C-CWHtn during the second year, according to her mother. She has worked at Meijer and JC Penney in the She also will remain at the Skills Center where stockroom and folding clothing and has helped Once IKEA opens, it is expected to draw more than a million visitors annually, which has many people worried she will work on her everyday living skills. out with birthday parties and bumper bowling at about the increased traffic on Ford Road. "She doesn't want to sit home, she wants to Wayne Bowl in Wayne. learn," Connie said. "She's excited to hear she's Now all she needs is a summer job to cap off an going to Madonna. We've always encouraged her awesome senior year. to do what she wants to do and she's always had "We don't try to hold her back, we're letting her an enthusiasm to do things." do what other kids do," said her father. "We treat her like 'if this is what you want, go for it.'" ACTIVE IN SPORTS comes company Because of her cerebral palsy, Ellswood has no smasonHhometownlife.com I (734) 953-2112 fine motor skills in her right hand, but that hasn't Canton braces for major influx of traffic on Ford Road once IKEA opens in June
BY CAROL MARSHALL seconds and 42.7 seconds STAFF WRITER respectively (a C and D rat ing). Improvements include Ask people who live or adding through lanes and an work in Canton about Ford exclusive right turn lane at Road traffic, and most will east and westbound tell you it's bad. approaches. Township polls regarding "The basic analysis the quality of life in Canton includes information on back up that assessment, as how the traffic is now and do traffic studies and inter how the new development These comfortable, section crash studies (which will impact the existing point to the intersection of roadways," said Canton stilish sofas are available Haggerty and Ford as being Municipal Services Director ii your choice of many the third most dangerous in Tim Faas. "It looks at Wayne County). whether or not additional unique and distinctive But when the numbers are signals are required, or more fabrics at... black and .white — the hour- turning lanes, or if the road needs to be widened." I by-hour count of traffic on 2004 Ford Road — the impact of In this case, the answer Special a spike in traffic volume was affirmative on all three becomes more clear. counts, and work has begun According to a traffic •imm:::; — or has been completed — Sale Prices! study, produced for IKEA as •Ytittl fatalities: o for most of the issues. 9 VdK ,J * part of its site plan approval Total injuries; 77 "IKEA's is more compli . Own in Ittchty!! process, 5,314 vehicles pass cated than the typical study through the intersection at Source: SEMC0G because it's a retail develop '- •" it *J * - Ford and Haggerty during ment that has a broad geo weekday peak hours (5 p.m.- best average. Level of service graphical region that it 6 p.m.) The signal just to the is measured in terms of sec draws from, as opposed to I «£LA^ £* 2s west of there, in front of the onds of delay per vehicle, the liquor store on the cor future furniture store, has and are assigned a rating, ner that services the neigh 3,408 vehicles pass by it with A being the best and F borhood," Faas said. during the same time peri being the worst. What the study suggested od. What it looks like on was widening of ramps at £ *^^***ctft* Rich, Karen, and Barry invite their previous customers to stop in and receive a complimentary oil change • t 248*305*5300 • /-96 and Wixom Road • Novi s>. www.hometoumlife.com Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, April 27,2006 (*) A7 ,r % *fc*t Postal r y Ti £^1**1 * i' * ^ VJV^UOI The spring and summer months are the times of year that the public is more at risk for dog attacks The American Veterinary Medical Association reports small children, the eld erly and letter carriers, in that order, are the most frequent victims of attacks. Last week, three letter carri ers have been attacked, one severely bitten by dogs in southwest Detroit. "Dog attacks are clearly a nationwide problem and not just a postal issue," said Lloyd E. Wesley Jr., postmaster of Detroit. "As part of helping to clean up Detroit, we want to work closely with the city to identify areas that are overrun with loose dogs." 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Westland. 4^—4 The goal is do complete the 600 sterilizations by May 31, vsW and the MHS is on track to dp just that with just 250 slots ? to be filled this week. ,**• >*+ DESIGN "There's definitely a pretty good'need out there," said LIVE BEAUTIFULLY Fisher. "With their repro- ': duction, this number of #* >•" *fe cats in a couple of genera Plymouth Road •Livonia, Ml 48150 tions could have tens of thousands pf cats." -V- Estimates are that a single V unspayed female cat, her mate and all their offspring can pro< GREAT $3,000,000 total of 420,000 kittens in jus years. . For $20, people can have their cat spayed or neutered and also brought up to date on vacci Many have come from the Detroit area and LIVONIA STORE CLOSING SALE! nations, including rabies, panleukopenia, rhino- Westland and as far away as Flint and St. Clair tracheitis and calici virus. Amaximum of three Shores. cats per household can qualify for the program. 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Incumbent Frederick Weaver is the only candidate for one four-year term on the Board of Education. Weaver has made a commitment of his time and energy to making the Wayne-Westland schools the best they can be even in these troubling times. First elected to the board in 2002, he is the current school board president, a position that suits him well. He has shown strong leadership in bringing about Project 180 I can!, that brought a message of hope and the tools to change lives to residents in the Jefferson-Barns and Lincoln elementaries' attendance area. And it will be back as Project 180 Too, a program for parents throughout the district. Wayne-Westland is facing some serious challenges, as are districts around the state, and it needs people like Weaver helping to steer it through the rough financial future ahead. Weaver has stepped, forward and accepted the job of representing residents on the school board, but he can't do that if people don't let him know how he's doing. A vote in Tuesday's election is one way to let him know he's on the right track. Weaver hasn't shirked his responsibility, and Wayne- Westland residents shouldn't either. Residents should not use the lack of competition as a way of disenfranchising Visit Perrinsville School that improvements in curriculum be Americans want answers, we don't want to themselves. They must vote in each and every election, no made, that the curriculum be made more fund any more fact-finding missions to matter how unimportant they may seem. Springtime! A time when you might demanding, more meaningful and impor war-torn areas, we want answers. Do you ' That is why we encourage residents to take the time to expect some activity on the grounds of the tant in the student's development. What still fully support the president in this vote Tuesday for Frederick Weaver. He may not face any Perrinsville one-room schoolhouse. As I curriculum arrangement now being sug endeavor? competition, but he is good candidate who deserves to frequently drive along Warren Road and gested will make the four years of study as Goebel Bartley know that his educational community supports him. pass by the brick schoolhouse just west of inclusive and demanding as the require Livonia Merriman, I ponder about why there are ments of my studies at Cooley in the no school teachers, taking advantage of a 1930s? Celebrate safely golden opportunity to bring their classes How very long I've waited for improve there for a day, or two, to experience ment. • It's spring time and that means teens' schooling as it was 100 years ago. Neil Goodbred thoughts are turning to the fun and excite The Perrinsville School Teacher's Livonia ment of spring break and prom. In addi- '•• K-16 initiative would Manual is available as a guide to assist tion, April is Alcohol Awareness Month, third- and fourth-grade teachers. It has making it the perfect time to encourage suggested lesson plans, songs, games and Raise the bar safe, responsible celebrations by taking set bad public policy other historical and informational sugges I have just read Phil Power's commen steps that help prevent underage drinking. tions for the 1890s time period. tary, dated April 6, regarding new gradua Parents rule when it comes to influenc- - Many of our public school districts are in crisis. They What has been done in the past to pro tion standards. ing their children about important deci are cutting programs and laying off teachers at a time mote visitation by school classes to our When parents ask state Supt. of sions, such as whether or not to drink when the federal and state governments are demanding local one-room? Publicity from two of our Instruction Mike Flanagan the tough before they are 21. According to the 2005 better schools and more accountability. local newspapers, as well as the daily, on questions — like why is he making it hard Roper Youth Report, the overwhelming And while there has been an effort to encourage more the schoolhouse has not increased visita er for their child to graduate — his majority of 13- to 17-year-olds — 74 per students to seek higher education, the state has cut aid to tion by school classes. Since 1997, both the response should be, 'You should be grate cent — reported that parents are the pri Michigan's community colleges and public universities. Westland Historical Commission and ful that this school system cares enough mary influence on their decisions about It's understandable why the K-16 Coalition for Friends of the Westland Historical about the well-being and future of you whether or not they drink alcohol. Michigan's Future was started. Education is the state's top Museum have distributed flyers to third children. This school system will not sup At Hubert Distributors, we're parents priority and the coalition of educators, teachers unions, and fourth grade teachers in the Wayne- port the 'dumbing down of America.'" too... sharing the same concerns as every parent-teacher associations and school and university Westland school district, elementary Parents should be asking what took so other parent about these issues. That's why administrators has legitimate concerns about whether the schools in the Livonia school district locat long. The United States ranks 24th in the we distribute free copies of Family Talk state will fulfill its obligation to provide adequate funding ed in Wetland and Garden City elementary world in math. That is a frightening statis About Drinking and College Talk: A Guide schools. at every level of education. tic. The high school dropout rate is stag for Parents of College-Bound Students We support its efforts to find a reasonable legislative There must be other venues to explore gering. Kids are dropping out because they About Drinking to help parents talk with solution to the school funding issue. We know that seri to promote the use of the 1856 one-room are bored. Raise the bar, raise the dropout their teens. These materials maybe down loaded at www.familytalkonline.com and ous negotiations are going forward to reach an acceptable schoolhouse for educational purposes. age to 18 and heighten the challenge. Possibly parents could encourage their If parents would spend time with their www.collegetalkonline.com or call (248) accommodation before the coalition moves ahead on a 858-2340, Ext. 236, and request a legislative initiative that we believe is ill-advised. children/to ask their teachers about field children, rather than the children spend trips to the school. A concerted effort brochure. "The coalition is proposing, that K-12, intermediate ing time with their computers, MP3 play between local city officials and school offi ers, iPods, cell phones, the TV and couch, school districts, community colleges and state universities We also help sellers and servers of alco cials at Wayne-Westland, Livonia and there would not be a concern over these receive minimum funding levels tied to the rate of infla hol learn how to effectively identify other neighboring school districts to part changes. - patrons of legal purchase age and stop tion based the previous year's.Consumer Price Index. It is ner in an effort to utilize the schoolhouse is I applaud Mike Flanagan and the gover sales to minors by providing them with also asking for more equity between school districts, base another possibility. nor. Stand firm and do not back down. It training and We I.D. materials that remind funding for districts with declining enrollment and a cap A brochure was designed during the will hurt a little in the beginning but will individuals they will be asked to show a of retirement contributions at 14.87 percent of payroll for schoolhouse restoration which states that definitely be worth the pain. valid I.D. to purchase alcoholic beverages. K-12 schools. "visits by schoolchildren will find curricu Gini Krenz Thanks to these kinds of education - The proposal has drawn strong opposition from the lum, methods of teaching and furnishings Livonia effortSiand many others, our nation has Michigan Chamber of Commerce, municipal and town of a 1980s classroom." A visit to the past made tremendous progress in the fight ship associations, Realtors and health care providers. would be a wonderful learning experience against underage drinking. Additionally, They argue that the state has many other obligations for today's students. A 'Victory Committee' now? the number of fatalities in teen drunk- beyond education and that setting an annual inflationary The purpose of restoring the school- On the day after President Bush admit driving crashes has declined 64 percent increase jeopardizes general funding for other critical house was to preserve the educational her ted that he had no plan for getting out of since 1982, according to the U.S. services. itage of our community. Iraq by saying that the next president Department of Transportation. A letter sent to state legislators by the Stop K-16 * For your information: The Perrinsville would make that decision, I received a col That's good news, but there's more work Spending Mandate group says it best: "This proposal cir One-Room Schoolhouse which stands on orful mailing from Rep. Thaddeus to be done. As we help our teen prepare for cumvents the state budget appropriations process and its original site celebrates its 150th birth McCotter showing him with the troops in spring break and prom, let's all do our part sets a very bad precedent for allowing special-interest day this year. An open house is held at the war zones of Iraq, Afghanistan and other to remind them that responsibility matters groups to have guaranteed funding no matter what it school the last Sunday of the month May places. The mailing was to highlight the and to respect the law. through September. The first open house support that McCotter has shown for our means to other critical services or taxpayers' wallets." Thomas A. Vella will be held 1-4 p.m. May 28, The school is troops and now he is introducing the idea If the Legislature rejects or fails to act on the initiative, available for tours. For more information of creation of a 'Victory Committee." president, Hubert Distributors it would go on the November ballot. on visitation by school classes or tours, I would like to ask McCotter why it has We understand the concerns of the education commu contact "Virginia at (734) 427-4648. Come taken him three years, almost 3,000 nity and we urge them to continue working with the gov visit the past. deaths of American soldiers to arrive at the ernor and state legislators to find a solution that doesn't Ruth Dale conclusion that we needed a "Victory tieAhe hands of the state in deciding how revenues will be Committee." Westland SHARE YOUR OPINIONS allocated and seriously harm other important state pro During this time we have squandered grams. several trillion dollars that we don't have. We welcome your letters to the editor. Please Curriculum improvement? We have used over $3 trillion of Social include your name, address and phone number When a student at Tappan Intermediate Security Trust Fund money by borrowing for verification. We ask that your letters be 400 and Cooley High in Detroit to complete for this war. Now every man, woman and words or less. We may edit for clarity, space and four years of high school, my classes child would need to pay the government content. included eight semesters of English, eight $30,000 to pay for this deficit that this 4 WESTLAND semesters of math, eight semesters of administration has run up by fighting this Mail: • Latin, eight semesters of physical educa needless war that McCotter has supported Letters to the editor mmtmt tion, three semesters of typing, music, art, every step of the way, and still does. Westland Observer PUBLISHED THURSDAY AND SUNDAY civics, American history, economics and If this money had gone to the funding of 36251 Schoolcraft biology. Social Security, it would have made it sol Livonia, Ml 48150 Later, as a teacher, I was paid a full-time vent for the next 75 years. What are the salary to work on the high school curricu objectives of your 'Victory Committee'' Fax: Sue Mason Marty Carry lum, trusted to improve on the business McCotter? To stay the course as we have (734)591-7279 Community Editor Advertising Director education selections and to suggest inno while hundreds more Americans die, or do vations in other areas of study. you have a plan to bring them home. E-mail: Hugh Gallagher Peter Neill It has been reported for several weeks Slogans and committees won't do it. [email protected] Managing Editor Vice President General Manager Susan Rosiek Executive Editor QUOTABLE Our fundamental purposes are to enhance the lives of our "I still have a lot of questions myself. I want to know what they're finding and how they are determining how they'll deal ; readers, nurture the hometowns we serve and contribute with what they're finding." to the business success of our customers. - Westland City Councilwoman Cheryl Graunstadt, about a report on work being done at the former Cooper Schooi.site ';. www.kometownl1fe.com Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, April 27,2006 (W) All Unfunded obligations have Advocates miss the mark potential to sink state's boat on issue of teen drinking ihomas Carlyle dubbed economics the "dis- form of contributions to the Michigan Public »tnal science" back in 1848. These days, School Employees Retirement System. »-v ecently, a team of community leaders held is cultural and relevant. We complain that our 'however, responsible columnists seem to According to Clay, the contribution rate for » a town hall meeting in Troy to address the kids don't listen, but I think we appear hypo hafe inherited the "dismal" crown, since part both pensions and health care paid by school very real problem of underage drinking. critical with our moralizing and judgmental of oiir job is drawing attention to the possibili boards is estimated to jump significantly from To their dismay, attendance was inadequate, speeches. ty that this time, Chicken Little may be right. the 14.87 percent charged by the state for fiscal especially from the intended target audience Zero tolerance is another solution that has Or in other words, the sky is indeed falling, year 2005 to more than 20 percent for 2008. of Troy parents. The question then posed to totally missed the mark. I believe zero toler at feast in Michigan. Want some evidence? The budget effect these escalating costs will the community at large was, "Where were the ance is the bane of common sense. How many Here goes: be dramatic, according to the Citizens rest of you?" I can't speak for other parents of of us have stories to tell where zero tolerance if you think Michigan is in a bad place now, Research Council report. teens, but I can sure tell you why I wasn't was the cause of unintentional results that just hunker down. You ain't seen nothin' yet. For fiscal 2005, the increase in MPSERS there. made a situation much worse than it needed In a few years, the "unfunded" pension and contributions for teacher pensions will average Simply put, I don't think these well-inten to be? health care liabilities for public employees — around $90 per pupil, an amount greater than tioned leaders are speaking to the real prob The drinking age of 21 is arbitrary at every * municipal and state, together with teachers — the increase in per-pupil state support. lems, and my own experiences convince me level. In fact, according to our other laws, botfr will make the pension and health care prob- Projections are that increases for the next that the offered solutions have actually exacer criminal and civil adulthood begins at 18. By *,• \ lems of the auto industry look three years will exceed $100 per pupil per bated the problem. that time, teens can be married, have children,,,, aj» pretty small. year, with the total per-pupil costs of teacher ~ra 1 Criminalizing the behavior vote for a president, or even die for our coun- t - Unfunded, by the way, pensions estimated to reach $1,200 by 2008. has certainly not worked, yet try. Because the drinking age law is tied to ,' means money that employers It's worse for retiree health care benefits, if . J t these groups tout more police federal funding, effectively ensuring the conl- c % have agreed to pay in the only because the cost of health care is increas ^ i „ enforcement. Getting a minor pliance of every state in the union, we're prob- «* future without any idea where ing at such a rapid rate; for example, the " _ i in possession citation for ably stuck with it forever. the money will come from. annual increase from fiscal year 1995 through iSfij^ A i Michigan teens has almost However, the individual state governments ,., Since Detroit Mayor Kwame fiscal year 2003 was 12.7 percent. |Mv oM become a right of passage. The still have autonomy in deciding how to punish,,., Kilpatrick's budget plans are When the sky starts falling, Chicken Little ••W *•*• acronym "MIP" is a distinct the crime, and that's where we need to be all over the news this week, says, it falls in little bits and not all at once. We Yvonne Michigan thing and not even smart. It's a shame that because of this law, let's start with Detroit. coupled with zero tolerance, we have lost the know about the problems of Detroit, thanks to Solis recognized by people in other Last year, the Detroit audi the auditor general's report. We know about states. We hand out so many chance to promote responsible drinking to our tor general reported the city is teacher retiree pension and health care costs, MIPs and probations that it young people, but must "take a stand against obligated for more than $7 billion in unfunded thanks to the Citizens Research Council. But isn t taken seriously by teens anymore. underage drinking."' health care benefits for its retirees. Of course, we don't know much about the accumulated It is time to admit that criminalizing our So if you want me to attend your next meet that isn't due all at once — but the cost of cov unfunded pension and health care obligations kids even honors students, is just not an ing, here is what I'd like to know. What can we ering retiree health care has increased from of the many other cities and counties through effective solution to this problem. Ironically, do to bring our teens back into the folds of our 12.8 percent of the city's payroll to 20.7 per out Michigan. since that hasn't worked, now they want to community without expecting them to "act cent, according to the J.L. Boyle consulting I suspect we're about to find out, because the criminalize the parents. like adults" and punishing them for every time firm. Calling the situation "dire" (in a Detroit Governmental Standards Board has issued Shoving medical evidence of brain damage they don't? We keep doing and saying things News column), John Boyle projects that health Statement 43, setting standards for reporting m front of teens' faces falls way short when that push them farther and farther away from care benefit costs will cost more than $247 the costs of post-employment benefit plans. they weigh this information against what they our safe arms. It horrifies me to know that our million by 2008, nearly one-third of the city's The new standards will require disclosure of know about teens in other developed coun kids are choosing to drink and drive rather entire payroll. liabilities for retiree benefits such as health tries who allow drinking at earlier ages. They than call for help for fear of harsh retribution. Other local governments are just now begin insurance. don t see brain-damaged German exchange Every parent holds their breath until their ning to face up to their coming tidal wave of The state has reported the unfunded health students sharing our homes; they see smart, child turns 21.1 have two children, ages 16 unfunded pension and health care obligations. care liability for school employees for years, successful kids who are allowed to drink, but arid 20. »,, To its great credit, Oakland County has taken but we're soon going to get a much better pic not allowed to casually get a driver's license. How about relieving the fear of criminaliza-; the lead in pre-funding some of its costs, in ture of the overall unfunded costs for retiree Drinking and driving is a sophisticated issue tion by allowing parents to make supportive part by substituting a defined contribution pensions and health care. taken very seriously in other countries, even pacts with our children, like the one I've plan for its old-fashioned, increasingly expen The total figure is bound to curl what bj teens. But they are allowed to join the covertly made with mine? I've promised them sive defined benefit plan. remains of your hair. And it will set off a round adults in their communities for social activi that they can call me for a ride or a rescue . The situation for state employees is equally of agonized hand-wringing and angry negoti ties where drinking can occur in safe places. anytime day or night — no questions asked. alarming, according to Tom Clay, the highly ating that will make negotiations between the Drinking should be addressed, but drinking I've promised to not react with anger or shock respected chief policy analyst for the Citizens' auto industry and the United Auto Workers and driving should be our focus. and to be available for guidance and discus Research Council. Clay reports that the state Union look like a civilized tea party. Setting a good example is probably the best sion first thing the next day. of Michigan's total unfunded health care obli • Note: Ari Adler, press secretary to solution, if we mean showing kids that drink I breathe much easier when my children anch gations for teachers was $16 billion and Michigan Senate majority leader Ken ing can be done responsibly. It's time to admit their friends arrive home safely, and I'd ratherT around another $6.8 billion for other state Sikkema, writes to correct an assertion I made thai alcohol is a complex part of the fabric of take the heat than force them into even more employees. in last week's column. The "Agreement to our lives. Trying to remove alcohol from our risky situations. The teacher situation is particularly grave. Lead" was initiated by Sikkema, not Gov. communities is simply not a viable solution, To those of you who might exclaim loudly After Proposal A was adopted, full responsibil Jennifer Granholm. \ et these groups want us to help change social that I am trying to shelter children from the ity for contributions to retired teacher pen noims. consequences of their decisions — to which sions and health care benefits fell to local Phil Power is a longtime observer of politics, economic I know many policemen and judges and consequence do you refer? school districts. and education issues in Michigan. He can be reached at cleigy members who drink. 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Farmington, Southfield, West Ssorhe shoppers want to resell Bloomfield, Ferndale, Oak their cheap finds and others Park, Walled Lake, Detroit and are in search of something Royal Oak, as well as other the extra hidden away in the pages A wide array of material will be metropolitan Detroit districts. of family heirlooms. All the available this weekend during the sale. The funds raised from profits support the Detroit Bookstock allow DJCL to Jewish Coalition for Literacy Not wanting the effort to die employ a part-time coordina and the Oakland Literacy away, Roz Blanck, a West tor who oversees the schools' Council helping thousands of Bloomfield resident, took the needs for more than 400 vol children and adults learn to lead role and enlisted volun unteers; to conduct training read. teers throughout metropolitan sessions for tutors and to hold Volunteers hear countless Detroit to launch Bookstock. book drives for the schools and inspirational stories from "Without their (Brandeis students served. patrons who have found women) good will and mentor "We serve as an umbrella obscure books that have senti ing we couldn't have done it," organization for Jewish syna mental value and other savvy Blanck said. gogues and temples and organ shoppers who know the true "It's all volunteer-driven," izations in recruiting and worth of used books, DVDs, said Blanck, who co-chairs training their members to pDs, books on tape, magazines Bookstock with Jodi serve as literacy volunteers," and records selling for pennies, Goodman, also of West said Phillips, a Farmington according to Irma Glaser, co- Bloomfield. Hills resident. chair of the Detroit Jewish Every year the amount of "Some go to schools two or Volunteer Phyllis Levy of Oak Park sorts through the children's books as she works with other volunteers preparing for Coalition for Literacy in money raised increases and three times a week, because this weekend's Bookstock Used Book & Media Sale at Laurel Park Place. Bloomfield Hills. last year the nonprofit group they get such satisfaction One man last year bought a earned more than $50,000. knowing what a tremendous Weiss said. record, Glaser said, recounting Each of the donated books difference they're making in Detroit Free Press columnist how proud he was to show her" came from "somebody's house," the lives of the students they Rochelle Riley is honorary the book he purchased was val Blanck said, adding that the reach," Phillips said. chair. Bookstock is presented ued much higher by experts. process of collecting the books, 'We're impacting hundreds by The Friends of Literacy, a BOOKS BY THE THOUSANDS "I told him, "You got a bar sorting them for the sale and and hundreds of students in group of area literacy and edu What: Bookstock, the area's largest used book and media gain. Come again,'" said Glaser, setting up the sale is daunting. the schools we serve," she said. cational organizations. a West Bloomfield resident. "It's not worth it as a fund "Some are high school students Sponsors include Detroit sale, with thousands of donated used books, DVDs, CDs, "This is a wonderful way of raiser in and of itself," said who do this after their school Jewish Coalition for Literacy; books on tape, magazines and records. raising money and it ties into Blanck, calling it a "labor of day ends. Many are just retired Jewish Community Council; When: Sunday, April 30, through Sunday, May 7. literacy so well." love" to give all these books, citizens who want to give back Jewish Community Center, Most books sell for $1; some records, CDs and DVDs "sec to their community. We're West Bloomfield; Hadassah, Hours: The sale runs from noon to 6 p.m. Sundays and 10 always looking for more volun items go for $2-$5 and the ond lives." West Bloomfield; Oakland a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday. exceptional "beautiful" books "We're recycling all these teers." Literacy Council; Detroit Where: Livonia's Laurel Park Place mall. are priced individually. books for educational and Jewish News; Jewish Academy enjoyment purposes," she of Metropolitan Detroit, West Who: Hundreds of volunteers from the Detroit Jewish HELPING HAND Bloomfield; The National added. "For a buck it's worth Of the money raised from Coaiition for Literacy and the Oakland Literacy Council. Each dollar raised goes to while. You can't even get a cup Bookstock, $5,000 goes to the Council of Jewish Women Greater Detroit Section, Why: Proceeds benefit Detroit area literacy and education DJCL sponsoring reading pro of coffee for that. It gives you Oakland Literacy Council in Southfield; CBL& Associates grams for students in kinder more enjoyment for so little Pontiac, which recruits and projects. Properties Inc.; American garten through third grade in money." trains volunteers who help Specials: The pre-sale is from 8:45-11:45 a.m. April 30, Detroit and Oakland County adults to read and speak ORT; Hillel Day School, public schools, as well as OLC, CIRCLE OF GOOD WILL English. Farmington Hills and other There is a $10 admission charge for the pre-sale only, On Jewish nonprofit organiza which helps adults who read And the circle of good will "We have basic American the last day of the sale, May 7, books sell for half-price. below the eighth-grade level. tions. For more information, continues when the money is born reading students who are call the Bookstock hotline at Bookstock was launched given to help others learn to learning to read and foreign (248) 291-1235 or visit four years ago to replace the read. Hundreds of volunteers born students who are learning www.bookstock.info. annual book sale at Tel-Twelve give their time to help others to read and speak English," Mall sponsored by the master fundamentals. said Cathryn Weiss, executive Brahdeis University National "We have one volunteer who director of Oakland Literacy Women's Committee, Detroit is in her 70s and she attended Council. Chapter for more than 50 the elementary school in "It's another outreach activi years. The women of that Detroit that she volunteers at." ty that publicizes our organiza group were aging and decided said Glaser. tion and wc appreciate the it was time to stop. 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(W) Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, Aprii 27,2006 COMMUNITY CALENDAR www.Hometawriljfe.com Listings for the Community Calendar In Harmony Annapolis in Wayne. Any honorably on the second Wednesday of the each month, beginning in February. Museum meet at 7 p.m. each month srjould be submitted in writing. They The Wayne Chapter of the Barbershop discharged Veteran that is in need or month while parents support is on the • Women's Grief Support Group - except December at the Collins House, c$n be mailed to Sue Mason at 36251 Harmony Society, meets at 7:30 p.m. homeless and wants a better quality ' fourth Wednesday of the month. For Held each Spring and Fall. Call located at the museum complex, 857 Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150, by fax at Tuesdays at Kirk of Our Savior of life can call (734) 728-0527. more information, call Darlene at (734)953-6012 for dates and times. N. Wayne Road. Call Jim Franklin at (734) 591-7279 or by e-mail at sma- Presbyterian Church, 36660 Cherry Pet-A-Pet (734) 324-3089. • Heartstrings: Parents Who Have (734) 595-8119. Everyone is welcome. [email protected]. For more Hill, west of Wayne Road, Westland. The Pet-A-Pet animal visitation pro Advocacy group Lost a Child - Meets 6:30-8 p.m. the information, call (734) 953-2112. Gentlemen interested in the chapter's gram provides pet therapy with the The Wayne-Westland Alliance for the first Thursday of each month. Call to BINGO Renaissance Chorus or who enjoy help of volunteers. Pets should be Mentally III, a self-help and advocacy register at (734) 464-2683. quartering can call membership group, meets at 7 p.m. the first and ORGANIZATIONS p friendly, weli-behaved and must have • Grief Support Quilter's Group - A Maltese American chairman Bob Wolf at (734) 421-1652, ' current vaccinations. There is a $5 third Thursday of the month at St. new Grief Support Quilter's Group is Maltese American Benevolent Society, Toastmasters or attend a rehearsal. membership fee. Volunteer opportuni John's Episcopal Church, 555 S. Wayne looking'for community members a non-profit-organization, is holding a ;The Westland Easy Talkers Civil Air Patrol ties are available at Hope Nursing Road, at Bayview, Westland. For more interested in making a quilt in memo bingo at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the jToastmasters Club can help people Emergency service is just one of the Care Center, 6:30 p.m. the third information, call (734) 362-8825, ry of a loved one. No quilting or Wayne Ford Civic League 1645 N. jovercome their fear of speaking in congressionally mandated missions of Tuesday of the month {Marie Johnson, TOPS sewing experience is necessary. Dates Wayne Road, Westland. The hall opens ifront of people by teaching public • the Civil Air Patrol, which includes (734) 326-1200), and Marquette House, TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) and times to be determined. Call (734) at 4:30 p.m. [speaking in a friendly and-supportive ground and air search-and-rescue 10:30 a.m. the second Wednesday of meets every Wednesday at St. John's 953-6012 for more information. VFW Bingo iatmosphere. The club meets at 6:30 operations. The Civil Air Patrol, which the month (Lorna Johnson, (734) 425- Episcopal Church, 555 S. Wayne Road, Groups by Appointment - Loss of an Veterans of Foreign Wars 3323 . ip.m. Thursday evenings at Denny's is the official U.S. Air Force auxiliary, 1681). There are also openings at Westland. Weigh-in is 6:30-7:15 p.m., Adult Child, Men In Grief. Call (734) Auxiliary has bingo 6:30 p.m. every iRestaurant, 7725 Wayne Road at is made up of civilian volunteers. To Garden City Hospital, 3 p.m. the fourth with the meeting 7:30-8:30 p.m. For 953-6012 for more information. Thursday at 1055 S, Wayne Road, Icowan. For more information, call learn more about CAP or training as Thursday of the month (Stacy Suida, more information, call Rosalie at (734) • Programs for Children- Reservations Westland. There is a snack bar. The jjohn Elbe at (734) 414-3401 or Curt an air crew or ground team member, (734) 458-4392). 728-0299. required for all children's programs. post has bingo at 1 p.m. every Sunday "Gottlieb at (734) 525-8445. contact the Willow Run Composite Zonta Club Menopause & More Register by calling (734) 464-2683. at the same place. Call (734) 326-3323. Vietnam Vets Squadron (MI-260). Call Capt Dane The Zonta Club of Northwest Wayne A Menopause & More support group • Children's Grief Support Group - St. Mel Church j The Plymouth-Canton Vietnam Hansen, deputy commander/recruiter, County, a service club to advance the for women meets 7-9 p.m. the first For ages 6-8 and 9-12: Meets winter, Bingo begins at 6:45 p.m. Fridays in St. iVeterans of 'America, Chapter 528, at (734) 485-3021 or visit the Web site status of women, meets every month Wednesday of the month in Classroom spring and fall 5-6 p.m; Thursdays for Mel Church activities building, on 'meet at 7:30 p.m. the second Monday www.members.home.net/caplibera- on the fourth Monday at the Holiday 2 of the west addition of the Marian eight consecutive (April 6-June 1, Inkster Road north of Warren. Doors jof every month at the Plymouth VFW . tors/. Inn, Livonia. For more information, Women Center of St. Mary Mercy Sept.14-Nov.2). open at 4 p.m. Food is available. jPost 6695, on S. Mill Street just Habitat help call Pat Harris at (734) 420-2920 Hospital, 36475 Five Mile, Livonia. No • Children's Spring Workshop - 5-7 Shamrock Bingo jnorth of Ann Arbor Road. If you The Western Wayne affiliate of Habitat Franklin PTSA registration is necessary, and the p.m. Thursday, May 4. Bingo begins at 11 a.m. Wednesdays at Jserved in the U.S. military between for Humanity is seeking volunteers to The Franklin High School PTSA is seek group is free of charge. For more Angela Hospice also provides one-on- the Knights of Columbus Hall, 35100 ;1964 and 1975, even, if not, "in coun help with building homes, office ing members. Membership is open to information, call (734) 655-1100.. one grief support. For more informa Van Born, east of Wayne Road in try" (combat zone) you are still eligi duties and fund-raising. No experi those who care about the schools and Support group tion about Angela Hospice's grief sup Wayne. Doors open at 9 a.m. Food is ble to become a member. Visit the ence necessary. Training will be pro the community. Members need not A support group for people with port services, or to register for a available. Proceeds go to charity. Call iWeb site at vided. For information, call (734) 459.- have a student in the school. Price is chronic illness meets on Fridays every group, call Joan Lee at (734) 953-6012. (734)728-3020. * lwww.mihometown.com/oe/Plymouth 7744. $3 for students, $5 for adults. Checks other week, at the Westside Mental Childbirth classes K of C Bingo ;CantonVVA for more information. Veteran's Haven should be made payable to Franklin Health Services, 32932 W.Warren, Garden City Hospital, on Inkster Road Pope John XXIII Assembly of the Friends of library Veteran's Haven operates a car, boat, PTSA and sent to 31000 Joy, Livonia Suite 103, Westland. The support at Maplewood, is sponsoring classes Knights of Columbus Council 1536 The Friends of the William P. Faust camper and real estate-donation pro Ml 48150. group is a service of Awareness for parents of newborns, weekend hosts bingo games at 6:45 p.m. fegfelic Library organization meets at 2 gram. Donations are tax-deductible. Tutorial program Counseling Services. There is a $10 for childbirth instruction, a refresher Thursdays. The games are in the I the second Tuesday of each For information, call {734} 728-0527. . A tutoring program for students is each meeting which will be facilitated childbirth education course and a new Livonia Elks Lodge, 31117 Plymouth Ifth at the library, 6123 Central City Food is distributed to veterans once a offered at the Salvation Army Wayne- by a professional For more informa support group for expectant teens. Road, one block east of Merriman in llpay. Call (734) 326-6123. Meetings month throughout the month and Westland Corps Community Center, tion, call (734) 513-8295 or (313) 562- For information on programs, call Livonia. Call (734) 425-2246. aW about one hour and are open to there is a supplemental food program 2300 Venoy in Westland. The program, 2800. (734)458-4330. :the public. The group also holds a 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays. The 3:45-5:15 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays, AIM Childbirth Association FOR SENIORS fiook sale during regular library hours Veteran Haven's Outreach Center 4924 is for students 9 and older in Wayne, Anxiety or panic attacks? AIM Classes for childbirth preparation are at the library. S. Wayne Road two blocks south of. Westland and Romulus. For informa (Agoraphobics In Motion) meets at. offered at several Wayne County loca Friendship Center tion on participating or volunteering, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at Faith Lutheran tions. Morning and evening classes The Senior Resources Department call Tyrone Peterson, (734) 722-3660. Church, 30000 Five Mile, between are available. Registering new classes (Friendship Center), 1119 N. Newburgh, CITY OF WESTLAND Tutors need to have at least a high Middlebelt and Merriman in Livonia. ' every month. Newborn care classes Westland, offers a variety of programs CORRECTION PUBLICATION school education. AIM is a support group for those and Cesarean birth preparation are for older adults. The Web site ORDINANCE NO. 248-A-50 M.O.M.S. working on recovery from anxiety dis also offered. Call (734) 459-7477. www.ci.westland.mi.us offers more AN ORDINANCE TO REGULATE AND RESTRICT M.O.M.S. Club of Canton/ Westland is a order or phobias. Call (248) 547-0400. Fibromyalgia information. Call (734) 722^7632. THE USE OF LAND AND STRUCTURES BY nonprofit support group for stay-at- Angela Hospice The Garden City area chapter of the Senior dinners DIVIDING THE CITY OF WESTLAND INTO home mothers. There are weekly As part of its service to the communi Great Lakes Fibromyalgia and CFS The Wayne Ford Civic League hosts DISTRICTS AND ESTABLISHING THE LOCATION events, Mom's Night Out, age-oriented ty, Angela Hospice offers a variety of Association Support Group meets 1-3 Senior Dinner Dances with live AND BOUNDARIES THEREOF BY ADOPTION OF AN play groups and more. For informa grief support groups free-of-charge p.m. the first Thursday of each month entertainment several times each OFFICIAL ZONING DISTRICT MAP; TO SPECIFY THE tion, call Wendy, (734) 398-6957. DISTRICTS WITHIN WHICH LANDS MAY BE USED to community residents. The groups at Merriman Road Baptist Church on month for couples and singles 50 > FOR BUSINESS, INDUSTRIAL, RESIDENCE' AND are held at the Angela Hospice Care Merriman south of Ford. There are years and older. The cost is $8 dona OTHER SPECIFIED PURPOSES; TO ESTABLISH Center at 14100 Newburgh Road, guest speakers and discussion on a tion for members of the league and STANDARDS, REGULATIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND Livonia, and are lead by bereavement variety of topics. There is no member $10 donation for non-members. All PROHIBITIONS GOVERNING THE LOCATION, Eating Disorders professionals and trained volunteers ship fee, however a small donation is dances start at noon and run until 3- ERECTION, CONSTRUCTIONS, RECONSTRUCTION, who aim to provide useful coping greatly appreciated. For additional 3:30 p.m. Meals include beer, wine, ALTERATION AND USE OF BUILDINGS, Get help, get rea! information and real strategies and tools to facilitate the information, call Tina Wing at (734) and fountain pop. For information and STRUCTURES AND LAND WITHIN SUCH expectations, at an eating disorder healing process. 338-2226 or Lucy Rowley at (734) 462- I DISTRICTS; TO LIMIT THE HEIGHT AND BREADTH support group which meets 7-8:30 schedules, call (734) 728-5010 • Genera! Grief Support Group - 1768. OF BUILDINGS, SIGNS AND OTHER STRUCTURES; p.m. Wednesday in the auditorium of Crochets Knit Open to all losses. Meets at 1 p.m. and i TO REGULATE THE INTENSITY OF USE OF LOT Garden City Hospital, 6245 Inkster A crochet and knit group meets 9:30 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth i AREAS AND TO DETERMINE THE SIZE OF YARDS Road, Garden City. All meetings are a.m. every Thursday at the Friendship I AND OTHER OPEN SPACES; TO ESTABLISH SITE Tuesday of each month. HISTORIC closed - for people of all ages with Center on Newburgh near Marquette. ! DESIGN REGULATIONS AND TO PROVIDE SITE K Loss of a Spouse Support Group - eating disorders and are free of Pioneer trek Beverly Kaminski is the instructor. DESIGN REVIEW PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS; Meets 6:30-8 p.m. the first Tuesday of TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS charge. Family and friends support is The Nankin Township Pioneer Trek has Participants should bring a type "G" FOR SPECIAL LAND USE AND SPECIAL PLANNED been designed to introduce travelers crochet hook. Those interested can DEVELOPMENT; TO LIMIT CONGESTION IN THE WAYNE-WESTLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOL to the history of the area. Travelers sign up at the center's front desk or PUBLIC STREETS BY PROVIDING OFF-STREET will visit sites that affected the devel call (734) 722-7632. PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS; TO DISTRICT opment of Westland as a community. Visually Impaired PROVIDE FOR THE RESTRICTION AND GRADUAL GENERAL ELECTION NOTICE ELIMINATION OF NON-CONFORMING USES OF Those who complete the trek will The Visually Impaired Persons (VIPs) LAND, BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES; TO receive an embroidered patch. To support group meets 12:30 p.m. every REGULATE SIGNS BY ESTABLISHING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF start the trek, first visit the Westland Friday at the Friendship Center, 1119 N. CANTON AND THE CITIES OF DEARBORN HEIGHTS, RESTRICTIONS UPON THE SIZE, HEIGHT, Historical Museum and pick up a pack Newburgh, Westland. Participants LOCATION AND NUMBER OF PERMISSIBLE SIGNS INKSTER, ROMULUS, WAYNE AND WESTLAND, County of Wayne: NOTICE is hereby given that a General Wayne-Westland et. The museum is at 857 N. Wayne share information and meet others. AND PROHIBITING CERTAIN SIGNS; TO PROVIDE Road and is open 1-4 p.m. Saturdays, Those interested in joining can be : FOR THE ADMINISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT AND School Board Election will be held in parts of the Township of Canton, and parts of the Cities of Dearborn Heights, Inkster, except before a holiday. The trek is scheduled on a bus route for trans AMENDMENT OF THE ORDINANCE, TO DEFINE Romulus, Wayne and Westland on Tuesday, May 2, 2006 from 7:00 sponsored by the Westland Historical CERTAIN TERMS, TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES portation. Call (734) 722-7632. a.m. until 8:00 p.m. at which time candidates for the following office Commission and the Friends of the AND STANDARDS WITH RESPECT TO Choir will be voted upon: One (1) Board of Education Member to Westland Museum. For information, : ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS AND TO PROVIDE serve a four (4) year term; term to expire June 30,2010. The Senior Choir, under the leadership call (734) 326-1110. PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THE of Robert Cassidy, is open to those : ORDINANCE; AND TO REPEAL THE PRIOR ZONING List of polling place locations - who like to sing. It meets 9:30 a.m. ; ORDINANCE. Friends of Eloise Township of Canton The Friends of Eloise group meets 7 Thursday. For information, call the • : THE CITY OF WESTLAND ORDAINS: School Precincts Locations p.m. the third Tuesday of the month in Friendship Center, (734) 722-7632. Section 1. That the zoning map of Ordinance No. 248 of the 02 C Tri-City Christian Center, 3855 Sheldon Road the dining room of the Kay Beard Hearing checks City of Westland be and the same is hereby amended to show CB-1 15 C Walker-Winter School, 39932 Michigan Avenue Building, on Michigan between Every third Tuesday of each month, a district classification where CB-4 district classification is now 28 C Agape Christian Center, 45081 Geddes Road Middlebelt and Merriman. All are wel representative from Personalized shown in the area situated in the City of Westland, Wayne County, come. For information, call Jo Hearing Care of Westland will check Michigan, described as: City of Dearborn Heights Johnson, (734) 522-3918. School Precincts Locations and clean hearing aids free, 2-3 p.m. • Lot 308; WAYNE HIGHLANDS SUB NO. 4, of part of the N.E. 04001 Hicks School, 100 Helen Avenue, Inkster, MI Friends of Museum by appointment only. Call (734) 722- "• 1/4 of Sec. 17, T2S., R.9E., Nankin Twp., 1 (now city of Friends of the Westland Historical 7632 for more information. \ Westland), Wayne County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 52 of Citv of Romulus < Plats, Page 33 of Wayne County Records. School Preempts Locations Section 2. The other classifications in effect in.all other areas 06 R Rudgate Clubhouse, 7040 Shawnee Drive of the zoning map shall remain in full force and effect. BUDGET HEARING NOTICE Sections. Severability. The various parts, sections and Citv of Wavne Locations Academy nf Tnksfor will be holding its annual budget hearing on clauses of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be severable. If School Precincts any- part, sentence,- paragraph, section or clause is adjudged 01 WA Senior Activity Center, 3500 Sims Avenue Mav 6. 2006 at 10:00 a.m. ,The location will be 28612 Avondale, Senior Activity Center, 3500 Sims Avenue unconstitutional or invalid by a Court of competent jurisdiction, the 02 WA Inkster, MI 48141. The budget is available for public inspection at Taft-Galloway School, 4035 S. Gloria remainder of the Ordinance shall not be affected thereby. 04 WA 05 WA Taft Galloway School, 4035 S. Gloria the same address. The meeting will be conducted in accordance Section 4. Repeal. All other Ordinances or parts of 06 WA Hoover School, 5400 Fourth St. with the Open Meetings Act. Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed only to the 07 WA Hoover School, 5400 Fourth St. Publish; April 27,2006 extent necessary to give this Ordinance full force and effect. 08 WA Roosevelt-McGrath School, 36075 Currier Sections, Publication. The City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance to be published in the manner required by law. Citv of Westland School Precincts LocaUons Section 6. Effective Pate. This Ordinance shall become 01 • Madison School, 1075 S. Carlson effective immediately upon publication thereof. 02 Kettering School, 1200 Hubbard CITY OF WESTLAND 03 Stottlemyer School, 34801 Marquette CORRECTED PUBLICATION 04 Patchin School, 6420 Newburgh Road Case #2142 05 Edison School, 34505 Hunter ORDINANCE NO. 29-W-26-13 06 Adams Middle School, 33475 Palmer AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 46, SECTIONS Proposed Rezoning 08 Patchin School • 46-1(50) OF THE WESTLAND CITY CODE TO AMEND THE 09 Jefferson-Barns School, 32150 Dorsey FEES FOR CROSS CONNECTION INSPECTION Lincoln School, 33800 Grand Traverse CB-4 to CB-1 10 THE CITY dF WESTLAND ORDAINS: 11 Elliott School, 30800 Bennington 13 Schweitzer School, 2601 Treadwell Section 1. that Chapter 46, Section 46-1(50) of the Westland City 14 Marshall Middle School, 35100 Bayview code is amended to provide as follows: 17 P. D. Graham School, 1255 S. John Hix Cross-connections (section 102-186), per inspection $150.00 20 Wildwood School, 500 N. Wildwood The cost of this inspection shall be added to the property- 22 . Westland Meadows Club House, owner's water bill. 30600 Van Born Road Section 2. That all other provisions of Chapter 46 of title Westland 24 Lutheran High School Westland, 33300 Cowan City Code, except as amended herein, shall remain in full force and 26 Hamilton School, 1031 Schuman effect. 29 Edison School, 34505 Hunter Section 3. Severability. The various parts, sections and clauses 31 Hayes School, 30600 Louise Ct. 34 of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be severable. If any part, Dyer Social Service Center - sentence, paragraph, section or clause is adjudged unconstitutional Senior Wing, 36745 Marquette or invalid by a Court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the 38 Dyer Social Service Center - Ordinance shall not be affected thereby. Senior Wing, 36745 Marquette 39 Landings Apartment Club House, 7000 Lakeview Section 4. Repeal. All other Ordinances inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance are, to the extent of such The polls for said election will be open at 7:00 a.m. and will remain inconsistencies, hereby repealed. open until 8:00 p.m. on said day of election. Every qualified elector Sections. Publication. The City Clerk shall cause this present and in line at the hour prescribed for closing thereof shall Ordinance to be published in the manner required by law. be allowed to vote. Voting sites are wheelchair accessible and ADA Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective compliant. upon publication. TERRI BENNETT JUDIDUDZINSKI LINDA CHOATE EILEEN DeHAHT, Canton Twp. Clerk Dearborn Hgts. Clerk Romulus City Clerk Westland City Clerk Adopted: April 17,2006 Adopted: April 17,2006 EILEEN DeHART, April 27, 2006 Published: April 27, 2006 MARY CARNEY EILEEN DeHART Published: Westland City Clerk Effective: April 27, 2006 Effective: April 27, 2006 Wayne City Clerk Westland City Clerk Publish: April 27,2006 0606431697 Publish: April. 27,2006 Publish: April 27,2006 OE08432633 OE0B430676 www.hometownlife.com LOCAL NEWS Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, April 27,2006 (W) Hi First 500 to CLUBS IN ACTION Listings for Clubs in Action should be Zonta Club •d-i. submitted in writing, They can be . The Zonta Club of Northwest Wayne .-•0,1., mailed to Sue Mason at 36251 County, a service club dedicated to • pay will get . '.f-/LPt Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150, by fax at advance the status of women, meets Great rates v£n (734} 591-7279 or by e-mail at sma- the fourth Monday of the month at [email protected]. For more the Sandtraps on Five Mile Road west Witt rally slots information, call (734) 953-2112. of Idlewild Golf Course. People inter ever Mustang Owners Club ested in the club can call Evelyn BY DARRELL CLCM The Mustang Owners Club of Shuput at (734) 416-9197. STAFF WRITER Southeastern Michigan meets the sec . Genealogical society » Mi ond Tuesday of the month at Angelo The Western Wayne County ••'SiiT Competition is fierce among Brothers Restaurant, 33550 Ford, Genealogical Society meets the third hundreds of people who want to Westland. The meeting starts at 7:30 Monday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at --9VC pay $20 to sample food from 10 p.m., with dinner and socializing the Livonia Civic Park Senior Center ^^^^5 competitive '•'Oil or more Westland restaurants. before the meeting. For more informa on Farmington Road, south of Five . \Q*?. In all, 600 people sought tion, call the MOCSEM hotline at (313) Mile. Beginning genealogy and com and dedicated to • •m&- reservations for the Westland 438-4174, The club was established in puter classes start at 6:30-p.m. Guests ' 'n,C| Chamber of Commerce's third 1975. are welcome. staying that way. .*& annual "restaurant rally" - set ^03 for 6-10 p.m. Tuesday, July 25. •t1ol The rally allows food connois ,.-*o3 seurs to drive or ride a shuttle among participating restau * * ' on rants. The event showcases local \SM eateries in hopes that customers - "39111 will return. ••': lv •icfl. The problem is, 600 people i1 are competing for 500 slots in "•'iO this year's rally. ••!'iU "The first 500 people who pay Mtf will get to go," chamber • 'y„! President Lori Brist said. To pay for a seat, stop by the chamber office, on Ford Road east of Newburgh, or register online at www.westlandcham- ••n^i ber.com. "it %ir$S*$. This year's restaurant lineup hasn't been announced, but WALK-IN Over 80 Southeastern Michigan Locations , Brist said she is hoping for as many as 13 participating eater GALL 1 -877-579-5353 I VISIT www.53.com ies, compared to last year's 10. Rally goers wear special T- Visit our new locations in East Dearborn, Flint, White Lake, Waterford, RoseviNe, shirts that flag them as partici Sterling Heights, Bloomfield Hills, Livonia, Ann Arbor and Ypsiianti. pants when they go into the restaurants. The event has grown in popu larity, but Brist said she didn't want to expand it beyond 500 participants. BE&TI "I think 500 is a comfortable Fifth Third number so that people aren't Working Hard To Be The Only BanBar k You'll Ever Need? SPlGHTE&r TO WORK FOR pushing and shoving," she said." B WINNER 2005 Some people who participat ed in last year's rally put Brist *CD - Limited time offer. $500 minimum required for CD. Must have a new or existing Fifth Third dipping account. Minimum on notice that same night that $500 checking account balance requirement applies. Annual Percentage Rate (APY) accurate as ctttWlyne. Penally for early they wanted to be involved this withdrawal. Fifth Third reserves the right to refuse any deposit. Not available for commercial -'raid non-profs accounts. **MaxSaver - Annual Percentage Meld (APY) accurate as of 02/24/06. Rates may change after account is»opened. Fees mi/reduce earnings. To summer. earn stated interest rates customer must have any new or existing Fifth Third Bank checking product with Direct Depdsjt plus one The rally not only is a big of the following services: enhanced Fifth Third debit card, Fifth Third Home Eqi.uffty loan or tine of credit, Fifth Third internet and draw among Westland residents online bill payment, Certificate of [>posit, a Fifth Third Mortgage or establish auto transfer from a Fifth Third checking to - it also lures people from Maxsaver savings account. Offer subject to change. New Maxsaver an«G Checking Accounts require a $50 minimum opening neighborhood communities, balance. A $25 fee will be applied if account is closed within 6 monks' of opening. Not available for commercial and non-profit Brist has said. accounts. **Platinum Checking - Annual Percentage Yield (APV*') accurate as of 02/ 09/06. Rates may change after account is opened. Fees may reduce earnings. No interest on balance" under $2500. Offer applies only to new checking accounts opened For more information, call with money not on deposit at Fifth Third Bank. Minir 'turn $50 deposit required to open an account. Accounts closed within the chamber office at (734) 326- 1.80 days will be charged $25. Fifth Third reservetne right to refuse any deposit. Returned check and overdraft fees apply to 7222. all checking accounts. Valid at participatinf&'"irEn Third Banking Centers only. Valid at participating Fifth Third Banking Centers only. Fifth Third and Fifth Third Banl" ai"e registered service marks of Fifth Third Bancorp. Member FDIC. t£i Equal Housing Lender. [email protected] I (734) 953-2110 WEDNESDAY, MAY 24,2006 • 9 a.m. - Schoolcraft College VisTaTech Center Presented by The Observer & Eccentric Newspapers and Schoolcraft College itO ah coMt to rm &Kto & ttrr&Kto wtt/A t&WHM*cwistfcuyfof Seven nights cruise in January 2007 for two ROYAL CARIBBEAN VOYAGER of the SEAS >K rts 'i.ii! VtSfTTHtSt $OOTH$- ***U American Diabetic Supply Atlas Gutter Helmet Botsford CommonsSenior Community Cruise One *fc Estate Planning Legal Erickson Communities/ Fox Run & Henry Ford Village Evola Music Exchange Club of Livonia It's not too late to Hear USA Call your friends and make a morning of it. Hearing Centers of Marshall Field's participate! 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Sunrise Senior Living Schoolcraft College <$)bsWW fefcttmtTit University of Michigan Eye Center West Haven Manor NEWSPAPERS "SI OE08431770.EPS (W) Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, April 27,2006 wwiv.hometoivntife.com dentist sees many * f I •P *r4>fter nearly five decades as a in a bowl called a cuspidor. results. Porcelain crowns, qj^tist, Dr. Ronald Paler says Needles used for Novocain white fillings, one-hour *•*£> ijp;%nbelievable to see what injections could be dull and whitening and gum surgery «#'. Hls-happened during my were routinely reused. Pulling have given dentists the ability ;||an open house 2-6 p.m. were predominantly men. loss, extractions and dentures j ipftirday, May 6, at the prac By the time they retired, have been reduced by more *J£v. -J _ j*3 tise 32363 Ann Arbor Trail, dentists suffered from bad than 80 percent. bftween Farmington and backs, flat feet, poor eyesight Other changes in practicing Retiring dentist Dr. Ronald Paler (right) joins hands with Dr. Shawn Morris (from left), Dr. Daniel Simmons and Dr. David ]%rriman in Westland. 3 and varicose veins. When a dentistry include, more group Wheeker. fir-He began his dental career dentist retired the practice practices rather than solo prac l96l after graduating from closed its doors and patients titioners and now more than approach for diagnosis and Association, chairman of the "We felt that they provided t3 University of Michigan were forced to find a new den 50 percent of the graduating treatment. Michigan Dental Foundation, the type of dental care that Sphool of Dentistry. tist. dentists in Michigan are • Altering the genetic struc fellow in the Academy of would keep our patients happy f^'At that time, being a patient Forty-five years later, dental women and that trend is con ture of teeth to make them General Dentistry; fellow of for years to come," he said. afvthe dentist's office was not care has become a more com tinuing nationwide. impervious to decay. Some the International Congress of "Their philosophy of dentistry vjj£ry comfortable," he said. fortable experience. For And even greater dental researchers are now investigat dentists and the Academy of is strikingly similar to ours." "^ot just because most patient patients and professionals advances are forthcoming. A ing the possibility of growing Cosmetic dentistry. The practice will continue to cgme in only when they were alike. Today's dental office is a few of the anticipated new tooth structure around "When I decided that I had be active in applying the latest i». pain, but equipment at that bright, efficient, friendly set improvements include: weakened enamel and even reached the retirement phase advances offered in equipment, t%ne added to the discomfort. ting. Advanced training, equip H Integrating dentistry into regeneration of teeth. of my career, we both agreed materials and techniques. The Jptients would sit upright, ment and research have led to a comprehensive health care. Paler practiced with his that we would take our time dentists are committed to s|jjSce the reclining dental chair sophisticated patient care in • Increased focus on the partner, Dr. David Wheeker in and find the absolute best den investing in continuing educat is not yet in use and we den sanitary conditions never link between oral health and Westland. He attributes much tists for our patients," he added ion to offer the finest service ts would stand through the imagined years ago. overall health. of his success in organized Their nationwide search possible while improving oral; wtire procedure, using a dim dentistry to this partnership. health. \ . Bfht, and bulky steel drills run The impacts of fluoridated H Advances in implant and ended very close to home. Dr. th belts and pulleys." water and sealants have laser dentistry. "Dr. Wheeker took great care Shawn Morris of Wyandotte "As I move into the next \ -Ijpliere was no suction wand brought prevention to the fore B An anti-cavity vaccine of my patients, so I could stay and Dr. Daniel Simmons of phase of my life it will be excit4 t$Sf,convenientry remove saliva front. Patients have become • Genetic determination of involved in organized dentistry Plymouth were chosen from ing to see how dentistry \ pudental debris. A patient more aware of their smile as susceptibility to gum disease. at the state and national level," more than 100 candidates to evolves to meet the oral and I y^uld have to lean over to spit dentistry has evolved toward • More knowledge base and Paler said. He s the past presi continue in the tradition of . overall health needsof our more esthetic and cosmetic computer-assisted technology dent of the Michigan Dental Paler and Wheeker, patients," Paler said. What is Civitan? Civitan is Civitans are men and women Flag Day Ceremony, you were an international community who enjoy doing hands-on with Civitans, service organization. The focus service for their community. At the Westland Festival, of Civitan International is You can find Civitans working Civitans march in the parade helping people with mental Special Olympic events, help and work with many of the retardation and other develop ing distribute Toys for Tots, children's activities. Club mental disabilities. ringing bells for the Salvation members enjoy helping with Westland Civitans accom Army and assisting at the ARC the Nursery School Olympics plish this goal through com Fun Run. program and helping to make ^ April 29,^006 munity activities and fund rais Each year the Westland Club the Halloween Walk a fun- ing to support the Civitan volunteers to help with the filled safe evening for Westland '•'Noon,- Sia.m. • ."• International Research Center Wayne County Christmas Light kids. in Birmingham, Ala. This FestivaI-8K Run and the Monthly Club dinner meet Free and open so the public year's International Civitan Easter Marshmallow Drop at ings are educational and fun. Convention will be held in Hines Park. People interested in serving Come to Lawrence Tech's annual celebration of student accomplish!^.,* ...,..i -yj Detroit at the Marriott Civitans volunteer at many the community and participat and bring the whole family. 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Many of us have been part of the DFCU Financial team for a long time and can speak firsthand of what it was like to work under the previous board and management team - and we don't want them back. the employees of DFCU Financial, believe in and fully support our Board of Directors and management - we say this of our own free will. As employees who work hard each day to earn your trust and meet your financial needs/ we hope you will take a moment to read how we feel about this risky and dangerous proposition! Below is just a sampling of what some of us have to say: I am a longtime employee of DFCU and have never been more proud Several years ago I considered leaving the company. I was dissatisfied to be a part of this organization as i am today. I feel secure as an with certain self-serving individuals, who always put the members' employee and a member under the leadership of the CEO and the interests last. Reluctantly, I stuck around arid I'm glad \ did. Under new current Board of Directors. I know firsthand the integrity, due diligence leadership, things started changing. Members were again "Job 1." and effort that is put into each decision and I am confident that every Employees were treated with respect. With the members' needs always decision made is in the membership's best interest. in mind, services and branches were expanded. I won't be leaving Barb Actus - 29 years DFCU any time soon. \ drive 150 miles round trip. My husband said I'd never last when I took Charlene Soderquist -14 years the job. People are surprised i would drive so far and I tell them I enjoy I have to say after working for other credit unions, this is the most my job so much and the way the credit union is run, that the drive is efficient company I have ever been a part of. Under this leadership, we worth it when you're happy. always look for ways to better serve our members or for what services Jacquelyn Kusler - 4 years we can improve upon. Striving to be bur members' one and only Thanks to the CEO and the current Board of Directors, DFCU Financial has financial institution. To meet the financial needs of ail our members. become a strong, healthy and successful business, both for members and Angela Valentine - 6 years employees. The CEO and the Board are to be commended for their hard After I hired in on June 1, 1998, I wondered:if it was a good move on work and dedication to this organization. my part. There was talk of the NCUA taking: control of us because of Susan Paptin -17 years gross financial mismanagement. We were on our way down. I decided With more than 16 years of service here at DFCU, plus 13 years of to stay on for a few years, get some experience under my belt and go service at National Steel FCU, I can say that this Board of Directors and somewhere more secure. I was recently offered a position elsewhere management team have done and continue to do a very good job of and turned it down. I can't think of a better place to be. I work with the operating the number 1 credit union in the state. BEST of the best! What a difference eight years can make! Tim Flaim - 1 Steven Prinz - 8 years aren't only employees of the credit union; we are members as well. We care deeply about the future of our jobs, our money and our,credit union; When the time comes to vote to recall our Board of Directors, we implore you to vote NO. By doing, so, you guarantee that the credit union you have come to depend on will continue to be here - and we'll still be here - to serve you and protect your money. s, Most sincerely, — "" "," DFCU Financial Employees money change FINANCIAL savedfcu.com (*) Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, April 27,2006 COUNTY NEWS www.hometownlife.coin fun gala raises more than $90 :' BY LINDA ANN CHOMIN Madonna University students though. Guests experienced a versity's new marketing direc One of the students f STAFF WRfTER can count on at least that little bit of Hollywood that tor, "There were students Vince Zambo (a schol much in scholarship money. night from the time they involved in every aspect. From arship recipient) ^finety thousand dollars and The gala on April 21 at stepped onto the red carpet. the moment they walked in talked from the heart stilt counting. Karen Sanborn Laurel Manor in Livonia did "It was just such a nice there were students posing as about how important is gelighted to report that more than raise money event," said Sanborn, the uni paparazzi taking their photos. scholarships are and thanked the people for making scholarships possible. "Students in the Sister Damascene goes over the grand prize of Lyrical Theatre ensem- the Benefit Auction, $2,000 worth of jewelry, Why did I switch my ble performed West with 'Mrs. Hollywood,' Cari Mitter, who works in Side Story selections" the Food Service Department at Madonna. checking from a bank to The 20 live auction Community Choice Credit Union? items, including a one week Among the 100 silent auction stay at an abbey in France, items were photographs of the raised more than $20,000. Detroit Pistons. t^f rif&'ttiL They paid me! Cimly Community Choice Member, "Hey I like a good deal as much as anyone. Especially when on her soapbox about financial institutions. it comes to banking. So when I discovered my bank's "free" PHOTOS BY TOM HOFFMEYERI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER 7 checking was loaded with hidden fees that weren't so "free/ Participants browse the tables of goodies out for the silent auction before the I looked around. That's when I discovered Community start of Friday nights Madonna University Benefit Auction. Choice Credit Union, their checking accounts are not only =it; "free/' they come with Free Internet Banking and Free Bill Pay. To my way of thinking, thaf s like getting paid to take their checking account. So, now I'm on my soapbox, telling «h the world: you don't have to take it anymore from a bank that doesn't care. It can be your choice - at Community Choice." *?>•. tf* 1-877-243-2528 y<*' .«* Everyone welcome! Madonna University professor William McMillan looks overcome of the sports items on the table for the silent auction during the Benefit Auction. www.communitychoicecu.org Livonia • Redford New branch on Ann Arbor Trail at Wayne Road now open. K COMMUNITY Southfield, MI - According to a recently released back pain relief report, most back pain sufferers have no idea how to CHOICE eliminate their pain. Some use heat, others ice. 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Once started, Prime -1% guaranteed for the tionally help spread a fire 'from the fire can easily spread a pan to the cupboards or add beyond the initial pot to other additional oxygen to get the combustibles in the area. fire going faster, but that hap Here are some safety tips to life of your Home Equity Line. pens in this keep in mind when cooking: — country far too • Never leave cooking unat t * often. Let's tended, and monitor food in take a look at the oven. The exception to the "nothing lasts forever" rule. how we can use • Wear short sleeves or some safety tight-fitting clothes, to avoid sense in the loose clothing coming into kitchen to contact with hot objects. y* reduce our • If your clothing catches chances of hav fire, remember the "Stop, Drop Fire Safety ing an unwant and Roll" behavior to put the LtTom ed fire. fire out. Kiurski Cooking is • Keep kids away from the the leading cooking area by setting up a 3- cause of fires and civilian fire foot area around the stove injuries in the United States. wjiere kids should avoid. Keep Two out of three reported them close enough to watch, home cooking fires start with but away from hot objects. the range or stove and usually • Use oven mitts when han when food, grease, rags, bags, dling hot cooking items. cabinets, curtains or other • Don't cook when you are common household items tired, or have taken medicine ignite. In 2001 alone, there to help you sleep. were over 117,000 home fires • If a pan of food catches involving cooking equipment. fire, do not use water. Slide the These cooking fires resulted in lid over the top and shut off 370 civilian deaths, 4,290 the heat to the burner. civilian injuries and about $453 million in property dam • If there is a fire in the % age. 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Je failed to pay 2003 proper^ Low- or moderate-income The County Treasurer's tJSaxes still may be able to homeowners who may qualify Office also announced that it avl>id foreclosure auctions of for a financial, hardship exten will accept payment of delin their residences, according to sion are encouraged to contact quent 2003 property taxes Legal Aid and Defender Legal Aid and Defender at until April 27, Hall-Edwards Association, Inc. (313) 964-4111, Ext. 6239, she said. Wayne County Treasurer said. Payments must be made in Raymond J. Wojtowicz extend Homeowners must be full by certified funds. Partial ed the deadline for residential income-eligible under federal payments will not be accepted. property taxpayers to apply for guidelines, and their property The Treasurer's Office will then a financial hardship extension facing foreclosure must be return title to foreclosed prop to May 4, said Michele Hall- their principal place of resi erty Edwards, deputy chief counsel dence, Hall-Edwards said. For further information, visit of Legal Aid and Defender's Staff attorneys for Legal Aid the Treasurer's Web site at Civil Law Group. and Defender will evaluate www.treasurer.waynecounty.co "Legal Aid and Defender has requests for assistance on a m or call the Treasurer's tax been working closely with the case-by-case basis, and where payer hotline at (313) 224- Treasurer's Office to save occu appropriate help homeowners 5990. Cars sitting with their hoods up and tops down in a parking lot are a good indication that it's car show season. 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Cost is Wine, cheese and theology Pre-sale 5-8 p.m. Thursday, May 4 ($2 Observer Newspapers, 36251 Call (313) 937-3170. Bethany Suburban West, a Catholic $10. To register, call (248) 474-4701. Evenings of conversation asking the donation for adults), Big-Sale 9 a.m. to Schoolcraft, Livonia, Ml 48150. The Lighthouse cafe organization providing peer support to Health fair question, Is there a place for the 4 p,m. Friday, May 5, and 9 a.m. to noon deadline for an announcement to Cards, board games, ping pong, special divorced and separated of all Christian Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 30, a church in the 21st century? 7 p.m. Saturday, May 6 (no charge), at appear in the Thursday edition is noon ty coffees, snacks,music 7-10 p.m. faiths, presents a dance 8 p.m. to mid Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church, Wednesdays to May 31, at Church of Our Newburg United Methodist Church, Monday. Friday, April 28, at Ward Presbyterian night Saturday, April 29, at Divine 29066 Eton, Westland. No charge. Blood Savior, Presbyterian U.S.A. 6655 36500 Ann Arbor Trail, Livonia. Call Church, Northville. Cost is $5 payable at Providence Church Hall, 25335 W. Nine pressure, family practice doctors, Middlebelt, West Bloomfield. Rev. Jim (734)422-0149. door. Free child care provided. Call Mile, between Telegraph and Beech optometrist and more. Join us for an faile leads the discussions. The public Grief recovery seminar (248) 374-5920. Daly, Southfield. $12 admission fee.. afternoon of healing, mind, body and is invited. The church holds worship And support group in cooperation with Concert Mom to Mom sale Proper attire. For information, call (248) spirit. Call (734) 721-2557. and Sunday School 10 a.m. Sundays. For Hospice of Michigan, begins 9 a.m. B0TLDING429 and TAIT perform music Gently used or new items at deep dis 390-7771. David Phelps concert more information, call (248) 626-7606. Sunday, Aprii 30, and 6:30 p.m. while showing segments of reality TV counted prices, includes clothes, toys, Blood drive - With Anthony Evans and newcomer Ana Thursday, May 4, continues for 13- series Travel the itoad about two young music, books, shoes, games, video 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 30, Laura with comedian Darren Streblow 7 UPCOMING weeks, at Romulus Wesleyan Church, missionaries 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April games, and baby items such as car at St. Edith Catholic Church, 15089 p.m. Sunday, April 30, at Detroit 1st 37300 Goddard at Huron River Drive. 27, at Faith Baptist Church, 3411 Airport seats, cribs and strollers 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Newburgh, Livonia. Walk-ins welcome. Church of Nazarene, 21260 Haggerty, Free spaghetti dinner No charge. For information, call (734) Road, Waterford. Tickets $24 reserved, Saturday, April 29, at St. John Bosco, Call (734) 462-1222, ext. 309. Northville. Free to public, but pass Redford Aldersgate United Methodist 941-1511 or visit www.griefshare.org. $18. Call (888) 627-5808. 12100 Beech Daly, between Plymouth Lay caregiver series required. Call (248) 348-7600. . Church wishes to invite the community laugh out loud Rummage sale and 1-96, Redford. $1 admission. Call Adjusting to changes within the family Leadership and self-deception for a free spaghetti dinner 6 p.m. Fun with the 321 Smprov Comedy team Toys, clothes, books, small appliances, (313)937-9690. system, a workshop to help families Lecture series with Rev..Dennis Skiles Wednesday, May 3, in the Fellowship 7 p.m. Friday, May 5, at Ward shoes, boutique (fine clothes) and more Plant swap cope with potentially damaging effects began 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, and Hall of the church at 10000 Beech Daly, Presbyterian Church, Northville. Tickets 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday-Saturday, April 9-11 a.m. Saturday, April 29, at Kenwood of predictable life stressor 2:30-4:30 continues to May 31, at Unity of Livonia, between Plymouth and West Chicago 5. Free child care provided. Call (248) roads. A short drama follows dinner. .374-5920. Call (313) 937-3170. Choral festival Prayer breakfast Metropolitan United Methodist Churclj GEORGE W. ENGELHARDT 7:15-9 a.m. Thursday, May 4, with guest hosts its second annual choral festival Age 85, April 25, 2006. Beloved hus speaker Lem Barney, former Detroit from May 5-7, by presenting three band of the late Frances. Loving father " Lion, at Burton Manor, 27777 evening concerts and a series of work of Gary (Gail), Lynne (Larry) Haggart Schoolcraft, between Middlebelt and shops for vocalists, conductors,.and and Janice Bass. Dear grandfather of Kathy (Michael) .Radtke and Inkster, Livonia. Tickets $17 before April ensembles of all levels, at the church,, Alexander Haggart. Great grandfather 7, $20 beginning April 8, $10 students, 8000 Woodward (five blocks north of i of Isabel Radtke. Sibling A.J. call (248) 476-9427. RSVP by Friday, April West Grand Blvd., Detroit. Opening .^ f memDrances Engelhardt. Funeral Service 11 AM 21. night performance is 7:30 p.m. Friday,! Friday at the R.G. & G.R. Harris May 5 at 7:30 p.m. with Tapestry Vocal Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Interfaith symposium Road, Livonia. Visitation Thursday 3- When Strangers Become Neighbors: Ensemble, Detroit Concert Choir, and j 9PM. Memorial contributions may be The Emerging Religious Landscape of Metropolitan Festival Soloists and j directed to Shriners Hospital for Metropolitan Detroit - implications for Choir. Workshops, 1-3 p.m. Saturdays Children. Please sign the online guest May 6, focus on performance and vocal book at www.rggrharris.com Workplace, Civic Arena, Educators, Media and Faith Community, guest techniques. Amy Chivington, director of the Otterbein Children's Chorus,'"1 WARD JAMES HAIDLE speakers include Ralph William, profes In Memory Of IRVING L. BURNS sor in the English Language and leads a workshop for children's choirs. Age 45, of Carefree, Arizona, passed Several youth choirs perform 7:30 pA Age 78, of Gladwin, Mi tuu away on April 20, 2006. He was born Literature department at University of PHYLLIS REID previously of Livonia, MI, in Royal Oak, Michigan and resided Michigan: Kurt Metger, director of Saturday, May 6, including the --, i passed away on.April 22, in Arizona the last three years. He is re'search for United Way for Southfield High School Chorus. «j Memorial Service of Phyllis 2006. Irving was born in survived by his wife, Diane; daughter, The final concert is 7 p.m. Sunday, May Reid to held Saturday April 29, Underbill, Vermont, on May 11, 1927 Southeastern Michigan 8 a.rn. to noon Sara; son, Joe; parents, William James 7 at 7 p.m. and will feature \ 2006 at ll:o'clock at Ward to Clark & Margaret (Roberts) Burns. and Virginia Haidle of Birmingham, Thursday, May 4, in the McGregor Presbyterian Church Ms Reid He was a Computer Analyst for Ford Michigan; sister, Susan (Franz) Center S Auditorium at Wayne State pass away March 1,2006 is Mendelssohn's beloved oratorio and I Motor Company in Dearborn and Schmidt of Germany and Jane Sigers University, Detroit. Program begins survived by brothers William , retired in 1987. He was a United testament of faith, "Elijah." Performing of Birmingham, Michigan. Memorial with Metzger, share the latest data. Floyd, and sister Joyce Reid. States Marine and served in WWII. He this much-loved choral masterwork are services will be held Saturday, May Williams then delivers a keynote on is survived by wife, Valois (Frye- 13, 2006, 11am at St. James baritone Daniel Washington, sopranoj Wilcox) Burns of Gladwin, MI; what this change means and how we LORRAINE J. BRICKMAN Episcopal Church, Birmingham, Elaine Linstedt, along with the com-' daughter, Leslie Kimble, Roanoke, LILLIAN M, DAVIDS Michigan. Memorial contributions move from tolerance to appreciation. VA; son, David (Cathy) Burns, bined choruses of Birmingham First I Age 87, April 17, 2006. Beloved wife Age 91 of Salem Township. Dear may be made to MDAnderson Cancer Following an overview of William. of the late Frank. Dear mother of Livonia, MI; son, Allen Burns, Novi, Presbyterian, Detroit Archdiocesan,-Sl wife of the late John. Beloved mother Center, P.O.'Box 4486, Houston, TX Bridges' Transition Framework, work Nancy (W. Stephen) Lawrence, Mark MI; daughter, Victoria (Mark) 77201 (www.mdanderson.org/gifts) or James Episcopal, and Metropolitan ' Tondreau, Livonia, MI; and their of Karen (Michael) Wagner. Loving shops offer best practices and discus Brickman, Lots (David) Balsillie and grandmother of Melissa Wagner. Dear Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower Festival Soloists and Orchestra. Bruce (Lona) Brickman. Also sur mother, Anata McCarthy, Novi, MI; sion of how this challenge is being sister of Harry Ryba, Virginia St, Phoenix, AZ 85014. Tickets for each musical performance^, vived by seven grandchildren, two also, step-children, Marlene & Jack dealt with in our faith communities, Starr, Gladwin,. MI, Darlene Hobbs, Bostwick, Bernice Marquardt, (www.hospiceofthevalley.org) are $15, $35 for three-day pass. great-grandchildren and one sister, Theresa (Joe) Godlewski, Claire city government, schools, the work Cordelia Hayes. Funeral Services Gladwin, MI, Marlone & Judy Wilcox, Students can get a discounted rate ofj Gladwin, MI, Pamela & Marty Muma, Poole and Marie Ryba. Visitation was WILLIAM J, DENVERS JR. place and the media. An added benefit were held on Wednesday, April 26, held Tuesday April 25, and services $12 for individual performances witfH 2006 at the ' Northrop-Sassaman Gladwin, MI, Loren & Toni Wilcox, of the symposium will be the 6th Wednesday April 26 at Vermeulen Age 82 of Westacres in West college identification. Workshops $5, Funeral Home, Northville. Gladwin, 24 grandchildren & ten great Bloomfield. Date of death April 21, Interfaith National Day of Prayer which Funeral Home, 46401 W Ann Arbor includes materials. Free lighted and grandchildren, and brother, Evertt 2006. Beloved partner, beloved friend, takes piace immediately following the Bruns, Vermont. He is preceded in Road, Plymouth. Interment United supervised parking available. GERALDINE THOMAS Memorial Gardens. To leave a mes beioved man. Veteran U. S. Army symposium in Wayne State's Guilen death by his parents, one brother St WWII. Bill was a man of many inter To purchase tickets or register, calf'^; Age 74, of Westland, April 23, 2006. two sisters. Memorial service was held sage of condolence, log on to Mali. Cost is $20, $10 seniors and stu www.vermeulenfuneralhome.com ests. After earning his law degree from (313) 875-7407 ext. 324 or visit Beloved wife of Paul Thomas. Loving April 26, 2006 at Hall Funeral Home dents. For information, caii (313) 567- mother of Judith (Bruce) Austin. Dear the University of Detroit, Bill worked www.metroumc.org. '. i in Gladwin, MI. Memorial contribu for the Chrysler Corporation. During grandmother of Kevin (Mary Beth) tions to donor's favorite charity. Naegel. Also leaves five great grand his time at Chrysler, he served as children, one brother, Stephen President of the Michigan Insurance (Marilyn)Talaga, and many nieces Adjusters Association. He left and nephews. Funeral service was Chrysler to become a partner in the held Wednesday at Vermeulen Royal Oak law firm of Buchanan, Funeral Home, Westland, Interment h... Martin, Bromiey and Devers. He then Cadillac Memorial Gardens West. moved on to become a member of the Memorial donations to Arbor Anderson and Green law firm located Hospice would be appreciated by the in Lansing, Michigan. In 1966, Bill family. To leave a message of condo *• -''I was recruited by James Hill esq. to lence for the family, log on to: jf join the Ford Motor "Company's Office www.vermeulenfuneralhome.com of General Council. While with Ford, Bill was the President of the Michigan GEORGE A. SHAIEB Bar Association's Sectional. He retired CHARLES P. WERTHMAN Age 94, April 22, 2006, in Naples, from Ford Motor Company, 1986. In Charles Paul Werthman, 56, of Florida. Owner of Whitlam Label addition to his professional activities, Plymouth, MI and Englewood, FL, \LUREEN THERESA Company, Beloved husband of the he was active in his community as died Thursday, April 20, 2006. He was O'CONNOR late Marie. Dear father of. George well. He served for many years on the born March 4, 1950, in Detroit, MI. to West Bloomfield Library Board as Age 64, of Plymouth, died April 23, (Kathy), Rachel Gill (the late Charles R. and Lillian J. (Hermann) Michael), Edward, James (Diane), well as the West Bloomfield Planning Werthman. Charles moved to Florida 2006. She was born September 29, Commission. Additionally, he served 1941, in Detroit. She is survived by Richard (Theresa), John (Christine), recently from Michigan, where he Robert and Michael (Brent). Loving on the Selective Service Board during retired as a plant manager for plastics her husband, Jon C; her children, Jon the Vietnam War. Bill's true love and (Suzanne) O'Connor, Colleen grandfather of Stacie (deceased), Scott manufacturing. He is survived by his & Shannon, Matthew & Melissa; compassion was for his neighborhood, three siblings, Sister Linda Werthman, (Matthew) Otto, and Kevin M. Westacres! Along with his many «._•*! O'Connor; her grandchildren, Emma Lynn & John Mair, Elizabeth; Marie, TOM H0FF MEYER i STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER RSM of Silver Spring, MD., Eugene James; Jeanette & Andrew Hollander, friends and neighbors, Bill donated his (Rita) Werthman of Pickney, ML arid and Meghan O'Connor, and Truth and time and efforts to help the Westacrecs Rabbi Sherwin Wine Freedom Otto; her brothers, Jack Lindsey, Edward (deceased); Ms. Claire Werthman orXonyers, GA; Michelle, Richard; and Emily. Great Association to be a strong and vital one aunt, Claire Mushen of San Juan (Fran) Quinn, Dick (Penny) Quinn, force. As a member of the board and and Jim (Chris) Quinn; and her sister- grandfather of Anthony, Cameron, Capistrano, CA. and his two beloved Brendan, Ethan, Charlie, Lindsey. unooficial legal council, he worked to cats, Bunee and Rustee. Charles is pre in-law, Barbara Quinn. She is preced help preserve the assoiciation's her ed in death by her brothers, Joseph and Brother of Harriet, the late Olga, and Humanistic Jews hold annua) deceased by his beloved wife Doris Sue. Family will receive friends at A. itage. Predeceased by parents William Steinhauer in December 2005. Michael Quinn; and her sister-in-law, Sr. and Emily.and wife Marion Lois. Terry Quinn. Funeral from Our Lady J, Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, Englewood Community Funeral Home 2600 Crooks Road (between Maple Dearest brother of Ruth LaCroix and Cremation Services have been of Good Counsel Church, 47650 N. Bradenton, Florida. Dearest father of Territorial, Plymouth, Friday 10;30am. and Big Beaver) Thursday 2-9 pm, conference this weekend selected to handle the arrangements. with Scripture Service Thursday 7:30 William III (Deborah), Janet, Paul, Friends may visit at church beginning Katie, Mark (Margaret, and Ruth Ellen at 10am.. Visitation at Schrader- PM. Funeral Mass Friday 11 AM at Annunciation Church, 1265 Parkview, (Gary). Proud grandfather of William NORMA JEAN QUALMANN Howell Funeral Home, 280 S. Main, IV, Emily, Katey, Kevin, Sarah, Humanistic Jews from Liz Pacheco will lead a drum Plymouth, Thursday l-9pm. Rosary Detroit. Visitation at church begins Age 85 of Rochester Hills April 23, Friday 10 AM. Memorial Tributes to Elizabeth, Carolyne, Marcus, Avance, across North America will ming circle. 2006. Loving wife of the late Ralph. 7pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials and Jacob William. Funeral mass was may be made to Angela' Hospice, the Hospice of Naples or St. Jude meet April 28-30 in Longtime leader of the society, Dear mother of Marcia (Bob) Giiiiand, Children's Research Hospital. held at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Molly Navarre R. Lynn Qualmann, Michigan Humane Society, or the Church, 3725 Erie Dr.,. Orchard Lake. Cambridge, Mass., for the Rabbi Miriam S. Jerris, will Humane Society of Huron Valley. View obituary and share memories at Society for Humanistic Julie Qualmann and the late C. Roger www.DesmondFuneraIHome.com Tuesday 10 am (Instate 9:30 am). receive the Sherwin T. Wine Qualmann. Sister of: The late Roland Interment All Saints Cemetery. Judaism's annual conference. Lifetime Achievement Award. It L. Braun, Grandmother of Gaige and ROBERTA. SCHUELE Friends visitation was held at Lynch KahaJ B'raira Congregation was established in 2003 in Eli Qualmann, Bob and Andy & Sons Funeral Home 340 N. Pontiac Gillitand, Nick and Jesse Navarre. C^S^O Age 41, of Birmingham, died sudden Trail, Walled Lake (3 blks. S. of Maple hosts the weekend-long event honor of Rabbi Wine's 75th Norma Jean was active in her church, ly on April 20, 2006. An active man, Rd). Sunday 2 pm. to 8pm. Monday for adults, young adults and birthday. Mr. Schuele loved golf, sailing and was a cub scout den mother, active in teens. This year's theme is Rabbi Jerris was the national, girl scouts, substitue school teacher travel, however, Rob derived his great est pleasure spending time with his "Thinking Outside the Box: president of the society prior to' and also employed by Gow"s gift shop Building, Growing and in Troy. Retired to Asheville North wife and three daughters. Mr. Schuele becoming SHJ's first executive ' 1 Carolina in 1989. Returned to was the President and owner of Air OBITUARY Inspiring Humanistic Jewish director from 1980 to 1995. She Michigan in 1991 upon spouses death. Systems of Royal Oak, Michigan. Mr. Communities." Schuele was born June 13, 1964, in POLICY is currently the society's commu Memorial service Thursday, April 27, nity development coordinator. . 2006, 11:00am at First United Royal Oak, Michigan. He attended Among the featured speakers Lahser High School and later Purdue The first Bve "billed" lines of Methodist Church of Troy, 6363 an obituary are published at axeHeeb magazine editor-in- Formed in 1969, the Society of Lpernois, Troy. Arrangements in the University where he graduated from chief, Joshua Neuman; Rabbi the College of Mechanical no cost. All additional lines Humanistic Judaism is the care of the Potere-Modetz Funeral Sherwin Wine, the founder of national outreach vehicle for the Home, Rochester. Online guestbook Technology. He remained an enthusi will be charged at $4 per line. www.modetzftineralhomes.com astic "boiler maker" fan throughout his You may place a picture of Humanistic Judaism; and . humanistic movement. It ANN KRYSA SIMS life. Known for his tremendous charis your loved one for an authors Catherine Reef and includes more than thirty con ma and great sense of humor, Rob was additional cost of only $6. Mitchell Silver. gregations, communities and POLORES GREYERBIEHL Age 83 died April 15, 2006 at St. a larger than life presence in the com Age 79, April 22, 2006, of Rochester Joseph Mercy Hospital in Pontiac from munity. Mr. Schuele was an entrepre Symbolic emblems may be Wine, a Birmingham resident, havurot in Norm America, each Hills. Born July 11, 1926, in Pigeon, a long illness. She was born September neur, self-starter and career handyman. included at no cost (example: is also founder of The with rabbinic and/or. lay leader MI. She was married to Donald on 9, 1922 in Morrisville', Pennsylvania He enjoyed adventures, surrounding American Flags, religious Birmingham Temple of ship and serving more than May 16, 1953, until his death in and was currently a resident of himself with his many loyal friends, symbols, etc) 2,500 families. October 2002. Dear mother of Bloomfield Hills since 1956. Wife of and was an involved parishioner at the Farmington Hills, the first Humanistic Jewish congrega Deborah (Mark) Schneider, her one the late H.G. Sims who was an Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Deadlines: Humanistic Judaism and only child. Grandmother of Executive with General Motors Corp.; Birmingham. He will be deeply Friday 4:30 PM for Sunday tion in the world. embraces a human-centered '. Christian, Kati, and Evan. After gradu he died jn 1999. She was a graduate of missed by all those whose life he Wednesday Noon for Thursday Rabbi Wine will deliver a talk philosophy that affirms the &" ation, she went to cosmetology school Morrisville High School in touched. Mr. Schuele is survived by • Obituaries received alter these deadlines on Hamas and Israel, just weeks power and responsibility of indi ahd worked at Cora's Beauty Shop in Pennsylvania and a graduate of his wife of 16 years, Lori, and his will be placed in the next available issue. Bad Axe until her marriageto Donald. Comptroller School • in New Jersey. daughters, Hailee, Hannah and Emma. after the installation of the new viduals to shape their own lives" Mrs. Greyerbiehl was a member of St. Ann was an adamant bridge player and He is also survived by his .parents, Bob Palestinian cabinet led by ' independent of supernatural Andrew Catholic Church in Rochester, belonged to the Neighborhood Bridge and Nancy Schuele, his mother-in-law e-mail your obit to Hamas. Coinciding with the authority. It maintains that 'ijS^'- and a resident of Rochester for 45, Club. Ann is survived by two daugh and father in-law, Elaine and Don [email protected] 150th anniversary of the birth of % * 1 years. She worked as a baker at Adams ters: Cynthia Ann Sims of Bloomfield Spitler, sisters, Joanne (Joe) King and or lax to: ethics and morality should serye High School from'1976 until 198& Hills and Eileen (Robert) Seale of Susan (Bill) Ridenour and many other Sigmund Freud, author human needs, chiefly the preset Attn: Obits c/o Charolette Wilson Catherine Reef will discuss how Dolores moved to Davisburg in the fall Huntington Beach, California. loving relatives and friends. Funeral at 734-953-2232 vation of human dignity and -", rf of 2003. The family wilt receive' Grandmother of John and Michael. Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, she developed a literary portrait integrity. friends at the Potere-Modetz Funeral Also survived by 7 Brothers and 1800 W. Maple Road, Birmingham, For more information call: of a man whose Jewish heritage Home, 339 Walnut Blvd., Rochester, Sisters including the two living in this Thursday 11am. Friends may visit at Charolette Wilson For more information visit • • v Thursday, 2-5pm and 7-9pm (Rosary area: Lynne Eichinger of W. church beginning at 10am. Memorials 734-953-2070 shaped his identity and who www.shj.org or contact M. at 7:30pm). Mrs. Greyerbiehl will lie Bloomfield and Marjorie Habel of appreciated to Robert A. • Schuele or Liz Keiser lived according to humanistic Bonnie Cousens, executive in state at St. Daniels Catholic Church Chesterton, Indiana. Memorial Service Memorial Scholarship Purdue 734-953-2067 Jewish values. director, Society for Humanistic in Clarkston, Friday, 9am, until time of at The Wm. R. Hamilton Co., 820 E. Foundation, Uniyersity Development or toll free Mass at 10am. Graveside services at Maple, Birmingham on Saturday April Office - Alumni Center, 403 West "Not your grandpa's klezmer," Judaism, 28611W. 12 Mile Rd., St. Francis Borgia Cemetery in Pigeon, 22, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. Pastor Jim Wood Street, West Lafayette, Indiana 866-818-7653 Klezperanto will lead Saturday's Farmington Hills, MI 48334, Ml, Friday at 3pm. Online guestbook: Ackerman of Cross of Christ Lutheran 47907-2007. Arrangements Lynch Si ask for Char or Liz evening of music and dancing. (248)478-7610. : www.modetzfuneralhoraes.com Church of Bloomfield Hills officiating. Sons Funeral Home. www.hometownlife.com Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, April 27,2006 *) at :'&&;#v->:-;" j.l rv *;s# „•!. :3Sv [[ I III K * * -'ill H '• Vt 5SOUKI S\M)U 336-iO Michigan Ave. • Wavne, Ml ClarenceviJIe United Methodist Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church iBi-nvcf-n We\nv flii *i Mt-mm.m R,i > - 24K !T4 S-4J.) '••xy S . 'jiiti* 1;. (Be !jir''"i3' .5 Widdietie!; 14175 Fsrmlngton roed. 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Prberi B^-yer Assistant Pastor foster flarirf iWiinefon Word is Relevant, 9:0c? and 11:00 a.m. sen Christ Luiihcraii David Martin, Pastor 250 Ann Arco' Road • PK - flld£rsg5!£ ,<^:.;\ (1 Mile West of Shfldoi (734) 453-5252 i ndayWorship ....8:15& 10:45am , nday School (Children & ftuuits; 5:30 a.m 9:30 a.m. Traditional 'Worship 'a-e Wekm ~ ^omr -' yo" ^s ST, ANNE'S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH CHURCH of CHRIST WEST 9 30 a m. Sun. Srtioo! aii ages ' 1:00 o m. Cont Famiiv Worship Immemorial Latin Mass 2V\ E,^tSprini;?tre<»T • PlynmuSh 4r-170 www.a!der5gi3terni o-'g Approved by Pope St, Pius V in 1570 Sundi •; ' a._i;jL-..-.. ..i' .'-. J^Ciiy-.. ..voriia. Ms Jill Hegdal. Pastor Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. Family Worship and Children's Church RESURRECTION CATHOLIC CHURCH '{734M22-O404 (Nursery Available) 48755 Warren Rd., Canton. 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Jennifer Granholm last forming or applied arts; week signed legislation estab n one online learning experi lishing a more rigorous high ence, ' - petition signatures school curriculum. The requirements will be in Granholm also renewed her plaice for incoming eighth- Individuals interested in call for.a $4,000 scholarship graders in the fall of 2006. The challenging the signatures Additional information for all students to receive edu foreign language requirement, collected during the Ci tizens cation 6r graining beyond high which can be fulfilled by for Education petition drive about the petition school. coursework completed prior to have until 5 p.m. Friday, challenge is available on "If Michigan is to compete in high school, will be in place for May 5, to review the signa a global economy, we must students entering third grade tures sampled from tho peti the department's Web have the $est educated work in the fall of 2006. tion. site at force in the nation to attract Granholm called for a nefo Interested parties aip jobs and investments to our Merit Scholarship in 2005 asked to contact the i www.fflichijan.gov/sos. state," Granholm said. "This State of the State Address, Michigan Department^ of new challenging curriculum scholarship, which is a key > State's Bureau of Elections challenge the signatures will help ensure that every stu the Cherry Commission on to make arrangements [tto from the time they are made dent in Michigan is prepared Higher Education and * purchase or inspect copies available. for college or technical training Economic Development, wffi of the petition sheets wiith The Citizens for when they finish high school." give $4,000 to every Michigan the sampled signatures I The Education petition seeks to The legislation signed by the student who successfully cohi- bureau is on the first flqor of amend the State School Aid governor requires: pletes two °years of higher edu the Richard H. Austin |; Act to establish minimum • four credits of math and cation at a university,.commu Building, 430 W. Alleged, funding levels for school, English language arts; nity college or in technical Lansing. For information, colleges and universities. • three credits of science training. call (517) 373-2540. .[ Additional information and social studies; The Senate curriculum bill At its April 11 meeting about the petition challenge • two credits of foreign lan was sponsored by Sen. Wayne the Board of State >,". ' is available on the depart guage; \ Kuipers, R-Holland, and the Canvassers established jlthat ment's Web site at • one credit of physical edu House bill was sponsored by the public would have lib www.michigan.gov/sos. cation and health; Rep. Brian Palmer, R-Romeo. business days to review,.and • one credit of visual, per )VVMLI I I WUR I Ml VII LI IU i I And See Why Verizon Wireless Has The Most Loyal Wireless Customers Across The Nation. _ *• m^ >- 7**-' *.&» LG VX5200 PHGNES ***#5 mm-tm mi *'.^ %w ? WHEN YOU BUY ONE $29.99 •"• ' i Rebate: $79.99 2 year Agreement price 1st phone - $50.00 Mail-in Rebate. "a' _,ear activation per ph$ne.' 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