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BY DfiRRELL CLEM a document that Assistant publicly revealed what some to redevelop about 15 acres City Councilman Charles to partially compensate for OBSERVER STAFF WRITER Wayne County Executive Alan officials had known for years — along the 100-acre park's east­ Pickering has voiced frustra­ the park's closure by erecting Helmkamp said will likely that Central City Park, a former ern edge for use as soccer fields tion with the pace of progress in a huge play structure, dubbed After tweaking a plan to amount to "many hundreds of landfill, was contaminated yet and walking areas. addressing the park situation. Play Planet, that was built last redevelop portions of lead-con­ pages" before it is handed over still used for recreation purpos­ "I feel good that things are In another development, week in Tattan Park, just north taminated Central City Park, to MDEQ officials. es ranging from Little League moving along," Westiand Mayor Helmkamp confirmed that of Central City Park. He also Wayne County and Westiand When asked Monday if he is baseball to the cancer-fighting William Wild said Monday, a verbal agreement has been said the city hopes to install city officials hope to submit confident the proposal will be fund-raiser Relay for Life. adding that he is hopeful "shov­ reached that continues a long­ just south of Play Planet a a formal proposal in early submitted before the December Meanwhile, county and city els can be put into the ground standing agreement, which was summertime "spray park" — a December to the Michigan holidays, Helmkamp said, "that officials in September learned this spring." to expire this fall, in which the water-play area dubbed H20 Department of Environmental certainly will be the case, if all that they would have to fine- Even so, officials can't say county diwns the park but leases Zone — within the next year Quality. things go as we hope." tune a conceptual plan sub­ with certainty when any of the it to the city. A more formal or so. Project consultants are November will mark the two- mitted two months earlier to park's fenced-off areas might be agreement is pending. working diligently to prepare year anniversary when it was MDEQ. Initially, officials hope ready for public use. Westiand Wild said the city has tried [email protected] I (734)953-2110 Across the street, across the hall It's back! 3 intersections targeted for Click It or Ticket campaign

BY DARREU CLEM highest compliance for safety OBSERVER STAFF WRITER belt usage in the United States," said Westiand police Although Michigan ranks Sgt. Ron Kroll, who is in among the top states for seat- charge of the local depart­ belt usage, some drivers still ment's traffic bureau. "In refuse to buckle up. a continuous effort to save Westiand police hope to lives, we are proud to help prod them with traffic stops enforce this worthwhile cam­ and fines today (Thursday) paign." through Sunday, when local Mayor William Wild issued officers will join the now- a prepared statement saying familiar Click It or Ticket he hopes the program "will campaign. encourage motorists to be Local officers will target mindful that the simple act three of Westland's busiest of wearing a seat belt can not and most accident-prone only prevent you from getting intersections during the four- a ticket, but can ultimately day crackdown — Ford and save lives." Wayne, Ford and Newburgh, According to the NHTSA and Wayne and Warren. Web site, more Americans Motorists who get slapped than ever are buckling with tickets could face up. U.S. Secretary of fines of $65, according to Transportation Mary E. Westiand 18th District Court. Peters said the rate has A seat-belt survey last increased to 83 percent summer by the Wayne State nationwide — still well below University Transportation Michigan's rate. Research Group found that "We have seen seat-belt use 97-2 percent of Michigan rising steadily every year, motorists are buckling up. In and that means more and TOM HAWLEY1 STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER contrast, 93.7 percent of the more lives are being saved Bernie Karody, 99 (left), and Joe Frey, 98, lived atross the street from each other as children. Now they live across the hall at American House I in Westiand. state's drivers wore their seat and countless serious injuries belts in 2007- prevented," Peters said in a The Click It or Ticket statement. From childhood through golden years, friends stay connected effort, a National Highway The NHTSA estimates that Traffic Safety Administration nearly 270 lives are saved for BY SUE MASON the business card he had given. long time, he's a friend that you childhood friend was mov­ campaign started in 1993, every 1 percent increase in OBSERVER STAFF WRITER He called the number on it and can trust and have fun with," ing in. "I told my kids Joe was has repeatedly stressed the seat-belt use. three weeks ago moved into said Frey, 98. "We use to chase coming and they could hardly importance of drivers — par­ For more information, go When it was time for Joe a room across the hall from the same women at the same believe it. They remember him ticularly teens — wearing online to www.nhtsa.gov. Frey to move into a "rest Karody at American House I time." from when they were little." their seat belts. home," he thought of his child- in Westiand. "I couldn't believe it," said "Michigan has the second [email protected] I (734) 953-2110 hood friend Bernie Karody and "He's a friend I've known a Karody, 99, when he heard his Please see FRIENDS, A3 ice open Saturday for election Military veterans:

BY SUE MASON request an absentee ballot. droves" to register. By the Oct. predicts election day will be a OBSERVER STAFF WRITER They're available during regu­ 6, deadline the tally was at busy one. your memories lar business hours through more than 4,300 new voters. "I brought in a cake from If the foottraffic continues, Friday and during special And it's been a steady Mary Denning's (Cake The Observer & Eccentric is information to sdargay@ Westiand Clerk Eileen DeHart hours — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. stream of residents coming Shoppe) that said six more looking for photographs and hometownlife.com or mail to expects absentee ballots will — Saturday. As of Monday, in or faxing over requests for „ days for my staff, but we stories from local veterans. Sharon Dargay at the Observer surpass the number of ballots people needing absentee bal­ absentee ballots. People have haven't had time to eat," she Send us your memories, '& Eccentric Newspapers, 36251 issued in the 2004 presiden­ lots will have to come in and been waiting in line at 9 a.m. added. anecdotes, and stories — no Schoolcraft, Livonia, MI 48150. tial election. vote at city hall. to wait for the clerk's office to Westiand City Hall is at longer than 200 words — and Be sure to include a tele- "As of Wednesday, we've "Those hours will be strictly open, DeHart said. 36601 Ford, west of Wayne we'll publish them in an phonenumber and your city of given out 9,750 ballots, so I for the election, don't plan "At any given time, there's a Road. For more information, upcoming issue. residence. Submissions must be think we'll easily surpass the to come in to buy dog tags," line of 20 people at the coun­ call the clerk's office.at (734) Include a photo from your received by Tuesday, Nov. 4. 10,000 we issued in the last DeHart said. ter," she added. 467-3185. time in the service, as well as a All memories and photo­ presidential election," she said. Interest in the election is Everything has gone recent photo. E-mail the photos graphs will be published in the Time is running out to running high. People "came in smoothly to date and DeHart smasonHhometownlife.com I (734) 953-2112 — attached as JPEGs — and Sunday, Nov. 9, edition.

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AROUND WESTLAND Ladies Night Out W-W recognized for financial reporting

St. Damian's Ladies Night For an expanded version of BY SUE MASON tive year, the district has for school district financial whole," Martin said. Out will feature over 30 ven­ Around Westland, visit our online OBSERVER STAFF WRITER been awarded a Certificate operations offered by the He added that the awards dors and crafters for a night of of Excellence in Financial organization and is only given were the end of a long process shopping with raffle baskets, edition at hometowniife.com and. The magic numbers stands Reporting from the to districts that have met or and that the district's auditing manicures and massages, along click on the Westland home page. for the Wayne-Westland Association of School Board exceeded the standards of the firm of Plarite Moran "keep us with a buffet with finger foods, Community Schools are seven Officials International. program. on our toes." desserts and a cash bar. The Scrapbook Day and nine. They represent the And for the seventh con­ Likewise, the GFOA certifi­ He also acknowledged the event is scheduled for 6-9:30 number of consecutive years secutive year, it's received a cate is the association's highest efforts of his "excellent staff," p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, in the St. Scrapbooking enthusiasts the district has been honored Certificate of Excellence in recognition given in govern­ including Linda Compton, Damian School community are invited to an all-day crop for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Reporting from the mental accounting and finan­ senior executive director of room, 29891 Joy Road, west of sponsored by Wayne Memorial Financial Report. Government Finance Officers cial reporting and represents business and operations; Sue Middlebelt, in Westland. High School's Parent Advisory "Out of some 700 school Association of the United "a significant accomplishment Rawson, her executive secre­ Admission will be $5 and Council - Z-PAC. Spend the day districts in the state, only States and Canada. by a government and its man­ tary, and Angela Black, super­ includes a raffle prize ticket. scrapbooking while helping raise three submit and disclose "Why do we do it? The agement." visor of business/purchasing. Those attending must be age 13 money for a farewell dinner for their full financial report," answer is simple," said Gary Martin said participating in "They do a super job," he or older. the senior class. Registration Superintendent Greg Baracy Martin, deputy superinten­ the ASBO and GFOA certifi­ said. Participants will include fee includes workspace and a said. "We're one of a few dis­ dent of administrative and cate of excellence programs is "It's gotten so we expect Avon, Tastefully Simple, goodie bag. Concession stand tricts across the state which business services. "We feel a rewarding experience. these excellence awards every Stampin5 Up!, Simply Fun, Lia will be open throughout the day. fully disclose our financials as the parents, the students "Attaining these awards year," said board President Sophia, Tomboy Tools, Home Students are welcome! well we should. These awards and the staff deserve a full brings a feeling of confidence Martha Pitsenbarger in con­ Interiors, Creative Memories, The crop will take place 9 are something the school accounting of how we spend and has remarkably increased gratulating Martin and his Longaberger, Youngevity, a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. board, the citizens and the dis­ $161 million." our financial reporting cred­ staff. Swarovski, Arbonne, 1, at Ss. Simon & Jude Church, trict can be proud of." The ASBO award is the ibility not only to the district Tupperware, Tealightful 32500 Palmer east of Venoy, in For the ninth consecu­ highest recognition awarded but to the community as a ' [email protected] 1 (734) 953-2112 Treasures, Two Sisters Gourmet, Westland. The cost is $25 per The Pampered Chef, Mary Kay, , person. The registration dead­ Princess House, Discovery Toys line is Oct. 30. For more infor­ and Young Living. According to mation, call ¢734) 722-1343. organizers, gold, silver and coins Play Planet dedication ceremony set for Nov. 3 also may be brought in for pur­ Annual holiday fair chase by Bob Mason from W. R. The Wayne First Hundreds of volunteers. City Council earlier this year ing will include lots of special teers during the community Mason Jewelers. Congregational Church will Three days. One gigantic play and funded by the Westland surprises befitting of this build, including Mary Denning hold its 62nd annual fair, structure. Downtown Development space-themed wonderland. Cake Shoppe, Toarmina's Garage sale "Santa Season," 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. On Monday, Nov. 3, Authority. "Let's just say that attendees Pizza, Tim Horton's, Texas The first, annual multi-fam­ Thursday-Friday, Nov. 13-14, Westland Mayor William R. "We have much to celebrate," will be pleasantly surprised," Roadhouse, Panera Bread, ily garage sale will be held 9 at the church, 2 Towne Square, Wild will host the official said Westland Mayor William he said- Culvers, Buffalo Wild Wins, a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, Wayne. grand opening for Westland's R. Wild. "Our city now boasts Play Planet was com­ Jimmy John's, National Block, through Sunday, Nov. 2, at the There will be a Christmas Play Planet play structure. this incredible play structure pleted ahead of schedule last Nankin Hardware, Coca-Cola, Masonic Temple; 37137 Palmer, shop, country store, attic trea­ The ceremony will take place for our youth, thanks to the Saturday after a three-day Inc., Polish Roman Catholic east of Newburgh, Westland. sures, coffee shop, boutique, at 5:15 p.m. at the site of Play members of our DDA and the community build effort. Union, Lowes, Dario's Italian Household items, tools, fall and book store and specialties shop, Planet in Tattan Park, just hard work, time, and dedica­ Approximately 50 to 100 vol­ Eatery and Sam's Club. Christmas decorations, indoor as well as aprons, homemade east of the Bailey Recreation tion put forth by numerous vol­ unteers pitched in each day Play Planet includes rockets, and outdoor furniture, toys and goods and candy. Center. unteers who worked tirelessly to help construct the play space ships, lunar slides, moon games plus numerous other Lunches will be served 11 a.m. The concept of Play Planet to make this happen." structure. A wide array of local buggies, and more and ranks items will be on sale during this to 1 p.m. and dinners 5-7 p.m. was part of the Westland Parks Westland Parks and businesses donated supplies among the five largest con­ huge event. Plenty of parking is a Dinner prices will be $4 for chil­ and Recreation five-year mas­ Recreation Director Bob for the construction as well as tinuous play structures in the available. dren ages 3-11 and adults $8. ter plan approved by Westland Kosowski said the grand open­ refreshments for the volun­ United States.

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Frey also went to the trade lived in Detroit," Karody said. flight delay led him to buy a Madison treasure FRIENDS school. Getting in was a case "We kept in touch with each surplus airplane and learn how PAGE A1 of "being in the right place at other." to fly. the right time," he said. He Karody worked for the Ford While he had promised his hunters search for had gone to the school on a Motor Company for 18 years. wife he would quit flying at The two men have a life­ Saturday to apply and met the He left after meeting a man age 70, he continued to do it time in common and it starts dean. He let him in and let who had a patent for a carbide until he was 80, and he was still with their home state. Both him fill out an application even saw and worked for the Jaylee driving up until a short time school's time capsule were born in Pennsylvania though the school was closed, Co. for 28 years. ago when he was hit by another BY SUE MASON — Karody near Pittsburgh and "There were 1,400 people "Ford came after me, but I car. OBSERVER STAFF WRITER CELEBRATION Frey near Harrisburg. with applications and I got in," said no, no, I quit," Karody said. That's when he decided he What: The 50th anniversary of The Karody family came to Frey said. "I graduated with The only time they've really needed to make a move to Time is running out for Detroit, specifically the one- high honors." been apart was when Frey assisted living. Sandy Kingston and her band of Madison Elementary School block long Bacon Street, in While the friends went to moved Florida. He did that "My legs gave out, and they treasure hunters. In four days, When: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1918, lured away from the coal the same school, they were in after his wife died, fulfilling a said I needed to go to a rest Madison Elementary School in 3, at the school, 1075 S. Carlson, mines by a job offer at Kelsey different buildings, studying lifelong dream. home," he said. "The first thing Westland will be celebrating its Westiand, followed by a Dine and Hayes. The Frey's family moved different subjects. Karody came "I always wanted to live in I thought of was Bernie." 50th birthday, and they've yet to Donate fromS-10 p.m. at the Texas to Bacon Street in 1920 attract­ out a tool maker and went to Florida, but my wife didn't The two men are now looking find a time capsule that was bur­ Roadhouse on Ford Road. ed by a job with the Dodge work at the Rouge plant where want to go," he said. "I was out for each other. When one ied 25 years ago. Who: All current and former staff brothers. he was responsible for 26 there about 22 years. That's the goes to eat, he make sure the "We'll search fori t right up Karody landed a job at grinders. Frey was in engineer­ most time we've been apart, but other goes, too. to the day, the kids really want and students are invited to attend. Studebaker at 16 and worked ing and ended up on working we kept in touch." "I'm tickled to have him here," to find it," said Kingston, die Information: Call the school at there for two years. A smile in Highland Park before trans­ Frey was a "top of the line" Bernie said. "I was counting Madison school principal. "One of (734)419-2710 crosses his face when he ferring to the Rouge "just as engineer who ended up retir­ down the days until he got here." our staff members says it feels like explains how he got it. they were starting to design the ing from GM. The day after As for the rest home, Frey Christinas morning." school for the celebration. "I lied, of course," he said. "I Model A." he retired he went to work for admits it's OK. The hunt has been centered on Madison School was built in could pass for 18." Even when they married and Continental Aviation. He had "They treat you good here," the school's back courtyard, but 1957. It had 12 classrooms, an When his family moved to had families, the two men kept caught the flying bug during he said. "The staff is good, and tips on the location have it within office, a multipurpose room South Bend, Ind., he stayed and in touch. the war when he was working the eats are good." two feet of a wall — courtyard and a capacity for 400 students. went to the Henry Ford Trade "His family and my family at a Ford plant out of state and unknown — according to former According to Kingston, the school School. visited each other when we flying home on weekends. A [email protected] I (734) 953-2112 principal Don Massey, in the was originally a California-style middle courtyard, according to building with exterior hallways. former staffer Jean Harrison, and "The piano teacher would have by a pond in the long courtyard, to wheel the piano outside from according to ShannaYannity. room to room," she said. "If the Benefit to raise money for cancer patient, family Unfortunately, there's no pond in students went to art in the winter, that courtyard. they had to get their coats, boots Family friends are helping Alyssa's father, Jeff, has just 1-94 in Taylor. Admission is $10 fund-raising activities. And even what the capsule is and hats on." to raise money for 8-year-old returned to his job at Ford for adults and free for children According to family friends, a made of is in doubt. That lasted about five years Alyssa Jennings, a Wayne girl Motor Co. from a layoff, age 13 and under. foundation also has been set up "Some say it's tin, some thought when 12 more classrooms and a who is battling a rare, aggres­ Kinsman said. The event will include auc­ at the Wayne-Westland Credit it was plastic," Kingston said. large multipurpose room with a sive form of brain cancer. "We are raising money to help tions, raffles, a bake sale, Union, 500 S. Wayne Road, in "One parent, Jeff Schrader, kitchen were added and the hall­ Neighbor Robin Kinsman the family while Alyssa receives pictures with Santa and other Westland. brought in a metal detector to ways were enclosed. said doctors removed a brain her treatments and to help with help findit , but no luck." Portable classrooms were tumor, and now Alyssa is going anything that isn't covered by Kingston would like to combine added in the late 1960s to handle through chemotherapy and their insurance," Kinsman said. the contents of the 25th birth­ overcrowding, but by the 1970s, radiation treatments. A benefit dinner has been day time capsule — including a they were no longer needed. The To complicate the family's scheduled for 1 p.m. Sunday, H ©met TV Matchbox car a former student portables, however, returned problems, Alyssa's mother, Dec. 7, at the United Auto donated and has asked for it back in 1979, when Cady School was Nicole, is not working because Workers Region 1-A hall, located — with what's being collected for closed at Wayne Road and Cherry of her daughter's illness, and at 9650 Telegraph Road south of the 50th and bury it as part of the Hill and 140 students and five They look GREAT on your Wail celebration on Monday, Nov. 3. teachers were transferred to Wiring, Mounting or just advice The current collection includes Madison. a panda Webkin, donated by a Kingston admits that while KITCHEN FACING Call Dave at student who has written a note it may take ground penetrating about it. sonar to locate the time capsule, J =*v $500 Counterfoil* 248-529-6311 The western celebration her treasure hunters — a custo­ [email protected] — Madison is the home of the dian, a PTA person and herself Mustangs — will be from 3:30- — are still digging. 50% SAVINGS 4:30 p.m. at the school. There "Some say it's buried two feet OR MORE! ADVERTORIAL will be stick pony races through down, I didn't realize how much The Diet with a Degree of Difference - a Medical Degree the hallway, line dancing and the dirt that is," she said. singing of a school song written And while it's been strenuous, FREE ESTIMATES he Center for patients are suffering by a student. God willing, the con­ the search has also been "a blast." T Medical Weight from severe health Loss is the first issues due to excess tents of the two time capsules will "We have classrooms that face 5! cabinet clinic national network of phy­ weight or merely looking also be on display. There will be the courtyard, so all the kids are jer in Cabinet Refacing sicians to bring trained to lose 15 to 20 pounds, no official burial, however. That watching; they're so excited, and medical expertise to the all receive a full medical will be done on the sly. when the kids get excited, I get West 734-421-8151 field of weight loss. consultation with sci­ "We'll show it to the students excited," she said. "When I go to Founded in 2002 by Dr. entific measurement of Michael S. Kaplan, a their body mass and and when they're not looking, lunch, they ask if I've found it, We're recommended www.cabinetclinic.com specialist in bariatric basal metabolic rate and we'll bury it," Kingston said. "And especially the first-graders." by Joe Gannon "Limited time offer-50 sq.ft. max. with refusing installation medicine, the center offers patients a individual body composition analysis we'll keep a very good record of long-term weight-loss approach man­ to accurately predict weight-loss where." aged with the full support of certified results. All current and former students medical professionals. The center uses the latest techniques and staff are invited to attend. According to Dr. Kaplan, "Treating and medical data, and has access to People who have Madison memo­ people with weight problems isn't sim­ high-quality nutritional products and rabilia that they would like to dis­ ply a matter of telling them to eat less the newest FDA-approved weight-loss play during the celebration — in and exercise more," he says. His medications that are available only to case they don't find the time cap­ research found that a central factor is medical doctors. addiction - to food - and an unhealthy sule — can bring it to the school, pattern of eating. His primary The average weight loss experienced Kingston said. approach, therefore, is to break food by patients is 21 pounds in four weeks. , The celebration will shift to the addictions and help patients reach a In addition to the weight loss itself, Texas Roadhouse on Ford Road safe and healthy target weight quickly. health benefits include a decrease in for a Dine and Donate from 5-10 Most importantly, the center's program dependence on blood pressure, dia­ teaches patients how to maintain their betes and cholesterol medications, as p.m. A portion of the bill as" well as weight loss permanently. well as lesser risk of chronic disease 10 percent of all gift card purchas­ such as congestive heart failure, clini­ es will go to the school for die pur­ "Unlike many consumer weight-loss cal depression and sleep apnea. Many chase of technology equipment programs whose staff requires no successful patients refer to their expe­ for the students. 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Listings for the Community Calendar Road. Admission is $2 per person, $4 beginning at 8 p.m. Admission is free, can be submitted by e-mail at sma- per family. Food and beverages are however, a free wili offering wiii be [email protected]. They also available. Parking is free. There will taken to support the bands. Check out can be mailed to Sue Mason at 36251 be approximately 130 dealer tables Higher Rock on the Web at www.tsa. Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150, or faxed available at $10 each. To reserve a higherrockcafe.4t.com or call (734) to her attention at fax at (734) 591- dealertable, call Norm at (734) 595- 722-3660. 7279. For more information, call (734) 8327. Dealer set-up is 9 a.m. the day 953-2112. of the show. CRAFT SHOWS Free Movie Garden City Knights of Columbus UPCOMING EVENTS State Sen. Glenn Anderson, D- Crafters are needed for the Garden Flu clinics Westland, in cooperation with AMC City Knights of Columbus second Flu clinics are scheduled for the Theaters of Livonia, will host a free annual craft show 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sav-On Andrews Drugs, 29436 Ford, movie screening of Clint Eastwood's Saturday Nov. 22, at the hall, 30759 ' Garden City, 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, film, "Flags of Our Fathers" at 3 p.m. Ford, Garden City. For more informa­ Nov. 25, and the Sav-On Drugs, 190 S. Veteran's Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11, at tion, call Linda at (734) 422-0373 or Wayne Road, Westland, 3-5 p.m., also Livonia AMC 20,195Q0 Haggerty, Vicki at (313) 538-0204. on Nov. 25. Flu shots are $25, and north of Seven Mile. Concessions St. Sebastian pneumonia shots will be offered for will also be provided free of charge Crafters are needed for St. Anne Altar $35. The clinics are open to people courtesy of AMC Theaters of Livonia. Society's Fail Craft Fair 9 a.m. to 4 14 years and older. Payment options The event is being held to honor p.m. Nov. 15, at St. Sebastian Cathoiic include cash, check and credit card, the service of America's military Church, 20710 Colgate Ave., Dearborn as well Medicare and medical insur­ veterans. Tickets are limited and Heights. For more information, call ances. For more information, call the required for admission. Veterans may Charmaine at (313) 278-1266. Garden City-store at (734)421-1900 request their free tickets by con­ St. Sebastian Catholic School needs and the Westland store at (734) 728- tacting Anderson's office bye-mail vendor for its craft show 9 a.m. to . 5200. For a weekly listing of flu clin­ [email protected] or 4 p.m. Oct. 18 at the school. 20700 ics, visit flushotcalendar.com or call toll free by phone at (866) 262-7306. Colgate Ave,, Dearborn Heights. For (877) 728-6628. Travel show more information, call Michelle at Night of Music Party Animal Travel is holding a free (313) 586-1133 or (313) 563-6640. Boulders and CareforKevin.org are travel show for residents in Wayne Members of the Junior Girl Scout Troop 1265 at Taft-Galloway Elementary School in Wayne ham it up with sponsoring a night of music Saturday, and Oakland counties 5-7 p.m. Friday, some of the 200 pumpkins they helped distribute to needy children last weekend at National Storage Center VOLUNTEERS Nov. 1, to'benefit Kevin Christesen. Nov. 14, at the Maplewood Community on Ford in Canton. The troop leaders are Lisa Shoupe and Nicole Ford. Karmanos Institute Doors open at 7 p.m and the music Center, 31735 Mapiewood, west of The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer starts at 9 p.m. There's a $10 cover Merriman, in Garden City. Discount Institute needs volunteers to trans­ charge. The Scott Martin Band, travel deals, free travel coupons and to be covered. The events take place Charity casino (casual attire). Advanced tickets port cancer patients to mammogram Streamliners, View and Kenny Kens some of the area's top travel suppliers 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, or 10 a.m. If you are looking for a place to show only must be purchased by Sept. and doctor appointments in metro­ and the Cash Creek Band will perform will be present. Coupons and raffles Saturday, Nov. 15, at 1200 S.Sheldon your skills at Texas Hold 'Em, the hot­ 30. Contact one of the following politan Detroit. Drivers are needed and there also wi!) be raffles and will be available for all attendees. To in Plymouth. Those wishing to attend test game in town, the Canton Charity committee members for additional for Macomb and Oakland counties, other fund-raisers. Boulders is at 1020 reserve a spot, call (734)525-9777. should call the 24-hour reservation hot­ Casino, Western Wayne County's only information: '83'- Lori Westerholm at Dearborn and Detroit. Volunteers Ann Arbor Road, Plymouth. Christesen Space is limited to the first 300 callers. line - (888) 776-3703 or e-mail Diane® charity poker room at the Shark Club (734) 834-6796, '83'- Mary McCollough must be at least 18. Miieage reim-. is a 28-year-old Canton resident who Home-buyer extravaganza SMPrate.com - to save a seat. on Ford in Canton every Thursday (Potvin) at (734) 658-1014, '83'- Mary bursement is provided. Call {800} was diagnosed in July with Acute Success Mortgage Partners, Inc., Classic movies through Sunday. The Canton Charity Ann Brefka (Stempien) at (734) 729- KARMANOS to volunteer. Lymphoblastic Leukemia. He is mar­ sponsors a pair of "Home-buyer Enjoy classic movies on the big screen Casino offers nightly tournaments as 6783, '83'- Mark Tyl at (313) 587-0092, First Step ried and has a 3-year-old daughter. Extravaganza" seminars where attend­ at the State Wayne Theater, 35310 well as continuous cash games and '83'- Lori Hagedorn (Schuier) at (313) First Step, which has been active in For more information, go online to ees can "learn how to tap into govern­ Michigan Avenue W., Wayne. "North a venue for players of all skill levels. 730-1303 or '84'- Renee Liske (Scott) the effort to end domestic violence CareforKevin.org. ment programs and get free money by Northwest," starring Cary Grant Non-profit, charitable organizations at (734) 425-7826. and sexual assault in western Wayne Raitroadlana to buy a home." These programs and and Eva Marie Saint will be shown at are licensed by the State of Michigan • Garden City High School Class of County and Downriver communities Ss. Simon and Jude Church's Ushers others, including mortgage options 1,3:35 and 6:10 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2. to sponsor each weekend, allowing 1989 will hold its 20th reunion 6 p.m. for more than 20 years, is looking for Club will sponsor a Toys and Train available to the first-time home-buyer, Tickets will be the theater's standard them to raise funds for tneir special to midnight Aug. 29,2009, at Joy volunteers. Interested people must bg Show noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, credit coaching, buying a HUD home for price of $2.50 for adults and $1.50 for causes. The hours are 7 p.m. to 12:30 Manor in Westland. Tickets are-$65 at least 18, willing and able to travel at the church hall 32500 Palmer $100 down, and getting up to $7,500 as children, age 11 and under. For more a.m. Thursday-Friday (tournament before March 1 and $75 March 2-June to the Downriver area and complete a Road, one mile west of Merriman an interest-free loan, are among topics information, call (734) 721-4700. at 8 p.m.) and 2 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. 1. Tickets includes, dinner, premium 55-hour training program. Call'(734) Saturday-Sunday (tournament at 5 open bar, DJ, door prizes, picture CD 416-1111, Ext. 223. p.m.) The Shark Club is at 42070 Ford, and other gifts. Tickets are available Drivers just west of Haggerty in Canton. Non­ for purchase at www.gardencity89. Volunteer drivers are needed to profit groups interested in sponsor­ com or by contacting Paula at gch- transport area residents to meetings ing a fund-raising weekend can call [email protected]. of the Western Wayne Parkinson's (734} 502-7033 or send an e-mail to Fish Dial-A-Ride Disease Support Group. The meetings [email protected]. Fish Dial-A-Ride of Western Wayne take place 7-9 p.m. on the second Class reunions County is seeking volunteer driv­ Thursday of the month in the Livonia Cherry Hill High School Classes of ers. A nonprofit community service Senior Center, Farmington Road south Includes Visitation, Funeral, Simple Casket and J^skorLferquson Jamiw 1983 and 1984 will hold a reunion 6' group, it provides door-to-door rides of Five Mile. Drivers may be offered Memorial Movie! Chmeraf Jiome and Cremation oerozces p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, Nov. 28, at the to non-emergency medical and other a stipend. Parkinson's patients, New, comfortable facility with 3 lounges...2 for the Kids with Xbox gaming and computer internet access Hawthorne Valley Country Club on necessary appointments for senior caregivers and others may attend the Live, world-wide webcasting and a "Celebration of Life" video included with every funeral service Merriman north of Warren Road, and disabled residents of Garden meetings. Call (734) 459-0216 or (734) 2401 S. Wayne Road (pBt&ear, Palmer & Gienwood) • Westland «> 734*728-1*00 Westland. The cost is $50 per person City, Livonia and Westland who are 421-4208. Visit us on the web: www.riskoferguson.com and includes dinner and open bar unable to drive and have no alterna­ tive transportation. Volunteers can Visiting Nurse Association of specify days, times, and areas they're Southeast Michigan's (VNA) hos­ willing to drive. For additional infor- pice program needs volunteers to ' mation, call (888) 660-2007 and leave comfort and support patients at the a message. end of life. Volunteers can provide. Higher Rock Cafe companionship, write a memoir, '• V The Wayne-Westland Salvation Army provide respite for family or work as presents the Higher Rock Cafe the office support. A free 18-hour train­ second and fourth Fridays of the ing program is provided at the VNA .month at its facility at 2300 Venoy, headquarters, 25900 Greenfield Road, south of Palmer, Westiand. 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Miss Michigan Ashlee Baracy (third from left), and her mother, Janet Baracy (left), listen as Nancy Harvey, 30-year naval RDMS explains that ultrasound technology is a complementary tool to mammography in the early detection of breast cancer at Oakwood Healthcare's Breast Care Center in career for Wacker Dearborn. Baracy has breast cancer awareness her program as Miss A former Westland resident materiel assessment inspec­ Michigan. Her mother is a breast was piped ashore for the final tor and maintenance repair cancer survivor. time recently, ending a 30-year materiel systems coordinator/ career with the U.S. Navy. ADP officer for the Readiness Command Master Chief Support Group Norfolk before (SW) Steven Wacker, a 1978 attending the Senior Enlisted graduate of John Glenn High Academy in Newport, R.I., and School, was y-">-» •ir^qgp the Aegis weapons systems the guest of W^ ^1 course in Dalhgren, Va., honor at the W In January 1996, he was retirement cer- " assigned to the USS Arleigh emony. Wacker, Burke as the combat systems joined the Navy maintenance manager, a posi­ in November tion he held until January 1978. He took 1997 when he was selected for his recruit k A the master chief program. He training at the Wacker assumed duties as Command Recruit Training Center in Master Chief of the USS Stout Orlando, Fla., before reporting in June 1998 and completed Downtown in February 1979 for training two deployments and partici­ at the Naval Training Center in pated in Operation Desert Fox. Great Lakes, 111. Wacker also saw service as He also attended Combat command master chief with Systems Technical School the fleet and senior enlisted in Vallejo, Calif, between leader at Keflavik, Iceland, November 1979 and*March before being selected as senior 1980 before being assigned to enlisted leader to NATO's Fair USS Mount Whitney as a basic Supreme Allied Command point defense missile systems Transformation in May technician. In October 1983, he 2004. He help with NATO's reported to the Service School Transformation and with pro­ Command at Great Lakes fessional development of non­ where he was an instructor commissioned officers. for almost five years then was He finished his career as a assigned to the USS Coontz as senior facilitator of the com­ the leading chief of the fox and mand master chief course at gunnery divisions. the U.S. Navy Senior Enlisted Whenathe Coontz was Academy at Newport, R.I. decommissioned in October During his 30 years with the November 1st 1989, he transferred to the USS Navy, Wacker was awarded the Caron where he served as the Defense Meritorious Service leading chief petty officer of Medal, Meritorious Service the gun division of the combat Medal, Navy Commendation systems department and as the Medal with four gold stars and materiel maintenance manager the Navy Achievement Medal coordinator. While aboard with two gold stars the Caron, he was deployed Wacker, the son of Joan to the Middle East as part of Wacker of Westland, is married Operation Desert Shield and to the former Kathryn Heaton. Operation Desert Storm. They have three children Following the Persian Gulf - Desiree, Joelle and Marshall - War, he served as logistics and live in Virginia Beach, Va.

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'Ten Little Indians' 4 1 .V K -1 Westland-based theatre mansion and one-by-one die pastored the now closed First group is coming home to per­ for complicity to various mur­ Missionary Church, came to form their latest installment, ders which the law couldn't try. a point in his life where he t ' , .'*« Ten Little Indians by Agatha The play is based on the was either going to follow his •A Christie. novel, And Then There Were dream of creating a theatre • ** *- The Inspire Theatre produc­ None. Written in 1939, it group or put it on the shelf. tion opens Friday, Nov. 7» at breaks many of the rules of ' "I spent years telling people the Warren Road Light and the mystery genre. No detec­ to follow their dream, it was 1 Life Church at 33445 Warren tive solves the case, the mur­ either put up or shut up," he .*»* * •». Road, east of Wayne Road. derer escapes from the law, said. The performance will be at f:3 and the plot is so constructed The group bounced from p.m. November 7-8,13-14 and making the killer's identity space to space until they 15. nearly impossible to discover. decided to approach Warren "IT selected Ten Little The book is ranked as one Road Light and Life Church. 3 Indians for its fall opener of Christie's most acclaimed They performed their first i- *• because we have yet to do a and popular novel to date. It show there in February 2005. Si * murder mystery," said the was adapted for the stage by Back then it was only a dream troupe's artistic director and' Christie herself, under the and a lot of hard work. It's still founder, Len Fisher. "If we're title, Ten Little Indians. a lot of hard work, but it seems going to do one, why not pick Christie wrote 80 novels to be paying off, Fisher said. one of the greats?" and short-story collections, The group did a Christmas "I saw this play years ago four works of non-fiction and show there and sold out every and was amazed at its layers of 14 plays. Queen Elizabeth performance. complexity. It keeps the audi­ II awarded Christie the title Fisher added that there are ence wondering until the very - of Dame Commander of the plans to begin a youth theatre, end," Fisher added. British Empire. as well as a group for seniors '••• J The play is the story of 10 Inspire Theatre began in in the near future. people who have been invited 2005 as an accident and a For more information about for a weekend on an island dream. Fisher, who formerly the play, call (734) 751-7057.

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OUR VIEWS Recall isn't good for W-W district • ...J First, it was the Westland mayor and four council mem­ bers waiting to see if north end residents are successful in gathering enough signatures to force a recall election. Now, it's two Wayne-Westland school board members waiting to see if a group of parents are able to get language approved to 1 launch a recall against them. / '- J In the case of the former, residents are angry because of the position the mayor and council members took in regard to the proposed Nankin Mills Village development. We understand some of their concerns, but we strongly disagree that a recall is the answer. Organizers in the Wayne-Westland Community Schools recall effort also are angry over what they perceive as the school board's poor handling of contract negotiations which •V* i. -V led to a four-day teachers strike earlier this month. They support the teachers and their call for smaller class sizes, and believe the dispute is all about money, not the students. The recall of elected officials is a popular way for the pub­ lic to express discontent with the political process. It's also a drastic action that should be undertaken only with a very complete understanding of the issues involved. In the case of Wayne-Westland, the issue is nebulous. Parents are siding with teachers over class sizes, which teachers say are too large. They also believe teachers deserve a fair and equitable contract. It's understandable they would do that because of a special relationship between the teacher, student and parent that exists. But what they see as grounds for a recall are issues that must be hammered out at the bargaining table, not on a picket line, not with bullhorns at rallies and not in the newspaper. School boards are elected by the public to act as their rep­ resentative in managing the public schools. That's what this LETTERS board has done. The members have shown fiscal responsibil­ ity. They have maintained the educational programs for stu­ Gebhardt is dedicated continues to seek ways to serve others teenager even has such fears. dents and avoided many of the problems facing other school using her many people skills. The writer claims Barack Obama's districts. On Nov. 4,1 will be voting for Joan Cheryl Graunstadt past is "clouded in mystery" even We live in a country where people are entitled to their Gebhardt for Wayne County commis­ Westland though he has written two best-selling own opinions, but we also must live by the laws of the land. sioner in District 12. novels about his life. He and his wife, Wayne-Westland teachers didn't. Their strike violated state Joan has been my friend since we Right-wing nonsense Michelle, have been completely forth­ law. The fact they will not be penalized for their actions met in junior high school, and I have coming with all matters of their lives, doesn't make what they did right, Nor does recalling board had the opportunity to see her in many In response to 15-year-old Janell including submitting all of his written members because they dared to vote to set up hearing pro­ different situations, facing all kinds of Evans' versified prose lamenting her medical records. The same cannot be cedures. challenges. She is exactly the kind of inability to speak out and imploring said about John McCain who has yet to These board members have done nothing wrong and do person I want representing me for the others to vote for the McCain/Palin disclose copies of his medical records. County Commission. ticket, I would submit that it is not His "full disclosure" consisted of not deserve to be recalled. We believe the students would Joan Gebhardt is a problem solver. her mouth that is closed, rather it is allowing a limited number of members be better served if people let the union and the district find She is smart, creative and compassion­ her young and vulnerable mind that is of the media to look over the hundreds a middle ground in fact finding. The strike, the rallies and ate. She never forgets that her deci­ closed, having clearly been poisoned by of pages of medical documents for a the rhetoric have done enough damage to the school district. sions have an impact on real people. right-wing nonsense, fear-mongering few hours. This recall will only exacerbate the situation. She is not afraid to stand alone for and despicable lies. In her letter, the writer also claims what is right and fair - a kind of cour­ Is it her family who has so hard­ Barack Obama would "ruin our honor age we rarely see in government offi­ ened lier mind iu reality, filled her and dignity." That could not be farther cials. She has the ability to look at a with fear, and co-opted her ability from the truth, as Barack graduated at problem from many different angles, to think? Or perhaps she has been the head of his class at Harvard with a and she listens to other points of view relentlessly fed a hateful and intol­ degree in constitutional law. Under an with a willingness to consider other erant version of Christianity, as Obama administration we can expect possible solutions. espoused by some fundamentalist and to see our rights, which have been The challenges we face as a county evangelical churches that preach a suppressed under the current admin­ In less than a week, our nation will renew itself once - from foreclosures to declining rev­ perversion of the loving and inclusive istration, restored. We can expect to again and elect a new president and a new Congress. Many enues to the need to improve our Gospel of Jesus Christ? see our standing with the global com­ communities also have a plethora of local races that will infrastructure - demand that we elect Janell writes that "Ohama will ruin" munity restored, as well, as he begins determine everything from state representative and county a candidate ready to embrace new America's honor and dignity. I am not to undo the failed Bush economic poli­ executive to township board and district court judge. Unlike solutions. That candidate is my friend, sure where she has been for the past cies. some places in the world, where such decisions are made by Joan Gebhardt. eight years while history's greatest On the other hand, John McCain, those already in power, in America, it is we, the people, who Many candidates identify foreclo­ nation has been trashed on the world having graduated at the bottom of his decide. We hold the power. sures as a crisis for Wayne County. stage and set on a course of economic class from the U.S. Naval Academy, Considering the various challenges facing our nation and Joan Gebhardt is the only one suggest­ ruin by the same Republican Party has voted for George Bush's failed poli­ state, the stakes will be higher for Tuesday's election than at ing ways in which we can address the she claims to support. Saddest of all, cies 90 percent of the time. We can any time in recent memory. Local and state election officials problem - one-stop shops for advice it is apparent that she has drank the expect to see a McCain administration say the turnout will be massive. Long lines are expected, and resources to avoid foreclosure and Kool-Aid of conservative hate-monger- continue most of those same failed which means voting Tuesday could be a time-consuming a neighborhood-watch style program ing, urging support for those who have economic policies. process. to address the impact of vacant homes waged the least honorable, least digni­ There is no mystery to the fact that However, for people who might be physically unable to in our neighborhoods and our home fied, and outright sleaziest political Barrack understands this economy values. campaign in history. wait in long lines or have other issues that would prevent is devastating working families. He Joan Gebhardt has the right blend of Four years hence, President Barack turned down a lucrative job on Wall them from heading to the polls Tuesday, there is still an dedication, skill, creativity, energy and Obama will be nearing the completion Street to help his community. He opportunity to vote with an absentee ballot. caring. Elect her and we get a county of his first term as United States presi­ opposes bad trade deals and wants to To receive an absentee ballot by mail, you must submit an commissioner who really listens to us dent. His task of undoing the colossal block tax breaks for companies that absentee ballot application to your township or city clerk by and is ready to take on all the chal­ failures and destruction wrought upon ship jobs overseas. He promises tax 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1. You also have until 4 p.m. Monday, lenges we face as a county. our America by Republican arrogance relief to middle class families and will Nov. 3, to vote in person in your clerk's office. If emergency On Nov. 4, I'm voting for Joan and stupidity will be daunting, but strengthen Social Security, not priva­ circumstances exist, the deadline for absentee voting maybe Gebhardt for Wayne County commis­ Sen. Obama is a brilliant man and tize it. He will fight for high-quality extended to 4 p.m. election day. sioner. with the support of all Americans he health care for all and supports our There are several reasons that would make a person eli­ Gerry Wiatr will succeed. freedom to form unions and bargain gible to obtain an absentee voter ballot, including being age Westland Janell will then be 19 years of age, for a better life to restore the middle 60 or older; physically unable to attend the polls without the legally an adult and able to vote for class. assistance of another; expecting to be out of town on election the first time in a national election. I America's best chance to begin head­ day; in jail awaiting arraignment or trial; unable to attend pray that the intervening four years ing in the right direction is with a the polls due to religious reasons; or appointed to work as Supports Gebhardt will he a time of growth and enlight­ President Obama. an election inspector in a precinct outside your precinct of enment for Janell as she completes Patricia Linna residence. I support Joan Gebhardt for Wayne high school and becomes an adult citi­ Westland For those of you who will be standing in those lines Country Commissioner in the 12th zen of the United States. I also hope Tuesday, remember polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. District. I endorsed her as the best that she saves her words from this (anyone in line at 8 p.m. will be allowed to vote). And remem­ candidate in the primary and feel she year, and looks back at this time as a ber to bring photo identification with you (it is required by will work hard for residents at a county benchmark, the beginning of when she law). level. I look forward to Joan's represen­ learned to think critically and most of SHARE YOUR OPINIONS tation of Westland needs and I'm con­ all, to think for herself. The fact that there is so much interest in the upcoming We welcome your letters to the editor. Please fident she will be an advocate for fiscal Joe Golonka election is proof that Americans understand what is at stake include your name, address and phone number responsibility. Westland and a testament to the power of our democracy. Don't be one Roads remain a big issue as for verification. We ask that your letters be 400 of those people left out of the process. Westland residents frequently express words or less. We may edit for clarity, space * concern about pot holes and dark and content. streets and the need for improved Our best chance is Obama Mail: WESTLAND traffic signals. As a resident in the northern portion of Westland, street I am writing in response to Janell Letters to the editor lights on Merriman near Hines Park Evans' letter printed in the Oct. 23 Westland Observer and even sidewalks to allow for better Observer. The writer claims to he 36251 Schoolcraft access for Saturday in the Park bike afraid of a President Obama, encour­ Livonia, Ml 48150 days are on my list of suggested proj­ aging readers to vote for John McCain Sue Mason Susan Rosiek Peter Neiil ects and Sarah Palin. This letter, in the Fax: Community Editor Executive Editor Vice President Lastly, Ms. Bowman is to be com­ form of a poem, was presumably writ­ (734)459-4224 General Manager mended for her time in office. I have ten by a 15-year-old young woman. 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State's dire straits show need LETTERS facing another lonely winter with nothing but a leaky doghouse, frozen water and agonizing Having worked with kids for more 30 years, days and nights of cold. Perpetually chained lots of it with sports, being involved with WYAA dogs often become neurotic or aggressive from It's hard to see howthe recent news for Michigan's that would outlawthe "closed shop" where all work­ and John Glenn football, for many years, I think their constant confinement, often posing a dan­ 1 economy could be any bleaker. ers automatically have to be members of a union. Westland is about to see a shooting star. His ger to people. 1 The domestic auto industry appears to be Teamsters Legislative and Community Affairs name is Keyshawn Martin. For more information on what you can do to withering and dying before our eyes. According to Director William Black warned against this; he I have been taking pictures on the sidelines help, please go to www.dogsdervebetter.org. Daimler, the German auto company that used to called any attempt to try it the equivalent of start? for John Glenn football for many years. Over Barbara Mays own all of Chrysler, and still has a 19-percent stake ing World War III in Michigan. these years, you tend to see some kids with tal­ Garden City in it, Chrysler today has "no value." So how about a compromise — how about ent. Glenn has played against many that have General Motors is burning experimenting with locally approved right-to-work made it, Drew Henson among them, but I think through cash at a $1 billion-plus districts, especially in economically troubled areas? this kid is going to make it big. He is so talented. per month rate, trying to avoid Proponents claim a better labor climate would When the coaches at Glenn made him quarter­ From the Web bankruptcy, and is toying with a attract business, big-time. It's an opportunity to put back, they also saw the potential, and he set lots merger deal, mainly to get hold that to the test. of records at Glenn. The following are comments posted on the of what remaining cash Chrysler • Concentrate on the workers of tomorrow. Now, here is my predicament. I bleed Maize online version of the Westland Observer. may have. Assuming there is still a domestic auto industry, and Blue, Keyshawn plays for Michigan State. I • Regarding our endorsement of the Wayne Ford has seen its chief financial the companies that are left will need to hire thou­ have never allowed the color green to be part of County Community College District tax educ­ Phil Power officer and two influential board sands of new workers to fill holes left by a flood of my memorabilia collection. Well, times they are tion and renewal: members bail out recently, while retirements and layoffs. They'll need at least an a changing. I am still true to the Blue. When I Opinion4U2 wrote: aged billionaire investor Kirk associate's degree — probably one reason commu­ watch State — as long as they are not playing U- Wait just one minute! Being a resident in the Kerkorian is selling millions of shares of Ford stock nity college enrollments are way up. M — I root for them, but I found myself rooting WCCCD district myself for a number of years, I for something like one-fourth the amount he paid Instead of letting new graduates leave the state, for Keyshawn more and more as the game went find it very hard to believe that MY tax dollars for them. develop lots of internships, mentorships — any­ on Saturday and State ended up winning. I felt are being spent wisely! This college is nothing Meanwhile, Gov. Jennifer Granholm and her thing to get recent college grads hooked up with so good for State. more than a CASH COW! This has been a bur­ economic team is trying to figure out how to cope Michigan-based employers. Let me tell you why Keyshawn is playing for den on the Wayne County taxpayers for many with the loss of 30,000 jobs. That's approximately • Recognize that our demography defines our State. Brian Swinehart and Mark Anderson, years! WCCCD spends money hand-over-fist what the absorption of Chrysler into General future. Focus like a laser on the kinds of people we the basketball coach, went through all the game like it's water! I am putting a STOP to giving Motors would mean forou r state. Any other sce­ want to live here: educated, skilled, entrepreneurial. films and made a tape to send to colleges. They them a blank check! There have been profes­ nario, such as a Nissan-Renault merger, would cost For out-of-state college grads, offer to rebate the sent several out, and Mark Dantonio called sionals that have stated that there is NO reason nearly as many. high out-of-state tuition if they stay and work here Brian, the AD at Glenn, and the rest WILL be why they need to re-new this millage years in If they are not already doing do, the governor for, say, seven years. For instate grads, set up a mas­ history. They helped a kid who could not afford advance! WE, THE PEOPLE MUST put this to and our other leaders might start thinking about sive, statewide job fair. to go to college, and he is well on his way to an immediate halt on NOVEMBER 4th! Please what Michigan would look like if there is only one Try to import college-educated immigrants, tak­ being a standout player at MSU... and possibly vote NO on this proposal! The economy is bad domestic automaker left after the recession's car­ ing a cue from Vancouver, British Columbia, which beyond. enough. Why should the communities in the nage is over. Sound farfetched? A couple of very offered citizenship and a green card to any immi­ So I said I would never allow anything green WCCCD continue to pay when OUR children senior auto experts I talked with last week didn't grant from Hong Kong with a degree and lots of in my collection, well, I am getting a State Mini DO NOT even attend this community college? rule that possibility out — at all. liquid assets. They have helped Vancouver thrive. Helmet and I am going to try and get Keyshawn There are BETTER community colleges than Whatever happens, it is perfectly clear that we'll What about "Welcome To Michigan" booths at Martin to sign it. He is a true freshmen this WCCCD! PLEASE JOIN ME ON NOVEMBER need to jump-start our economy. So here's alist of our state's industry attraction offices abroad? year and is being used a lot in the games. He is a 4th and VOTE NO on this ballot proposal! bright ideas to do just that, culled from an evening • Invest in human capital. Michigan has been wide receiver and punt returner and can throw ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!!!!!!! recently spent with some of Michigan's brightest leading the nation in slashing state support for uni­ a football very, very far. And he is FAST. and best-connected folks. They are not my ideas. I versities, while Michigan's families are struggling So to all the coaching staff at John Glenn, • Regarding our story on the probation sen­ just took notes at the discussion. And I don't vouch to pay the tuition increases imposed to make up the Brian and Mark, you gave a kid a chance to play tence for a man who posed as a photographer for any of them. difference. This is a foolish, strange and tragic dis­ and play he did. I salute all of you. Job well done. and assaulted a woman: But taken together, they offer a fascinating range connect between what we need — more and better Bud Somerville jcjcjl wrote: college grads — and what we don't want — bigger of suggestions from some very highly intelligent Westland This guy has done this at least twice and and well-informed people: and more expensive prisons. Diane Hathaway gives him probation? How • Diversify our economy and make it far more Right now, by not investing in our schools, we are does she think serial killers get their start? entrepreneurial. It's too bad, but the domestic auto making it very likely that we will end up with even Chained dogs suffer And she wants to be elected to the Michigan industry is going to shed lots of jobs, while other more prisoners. As winter approaches, there is always a large Supreme Court? I don't think so. auto companies and manufacturers generally are * • Fix the immigration law mess. High-tech increase in the number of calls for help, usually scared to come to Michigan because of the unions. employers (not to mention one of Michigan's top from concerned neighbors, who can no longer • Regarding our endorsement of U.S. Rep. So focus instead on entrepreneurs and the services tourist attractions, Mackinac Island's Grand Hotel) stand to hear a chained or penned dog cry all Thaddeus McCotter: they need — venture capital, skilled management, are struggling because they can't get visas for night long, or who are just plain disturbed by MulberryBank wrote: high-tech research, educated workers. What about skilled, experienced foreign-born workers. While the sight of a dog suffering through another WHY?!? eliminating all state and local taxes for all newly wholesale immigration law reform languishes winter. He has had his time. Who needs him? Not formed companies in their first couple of years? in the trenches of Washington, why not offer Although the practice of 24/7 chaining is me. One-thing I learned during Bush43, is that • Elect Dave Bing mayor of Detroit. The city "distressed" communities exemption from these pervasive in many parts of the country, states, the 'best and the brightest' need not be in the needs a complete housecleaning and business- restrictive rules? counties and cities have started to pass laws room. I need someone to REPRESENT me. Not friendly orientation. Who could do it better than a I don't argue for a moment all these ideas are against the practice. California passed a law nuance his way around a career. successful businessman with unquestioned Detroit good. In fact, I don't agree with some of them. But in 2006, and Texas followed suit in 2007- These days I am pleased to vote for "basic roots? While they're at it, what about eliminating all of them are worth considering, especially in this Hundreds of municipalities have passed, or are Democratic talking-points and is honestly con­ all business taxes on firms located in the city? Sure, time of large, and growing, economic troubles. considering similar legislation to restrict or ban cerned about the war in Iraq and the foreclosure that would reduce city tax revenue, but Michigan's the practice entirely. problems." most troubled urban area needs a way to shrink city Phil Power is founder and president of The Center for Michigan, An estimated 6 million "backyard dogs" are How dumb are we? No, ...really...? government to fit its present population. a think tank based in Ann Arbor The opinions expressed here S Attack the bad labor climate. Tht Grand are his and do not represent the official views of The Center. 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Chargers rule KLAA-Kensington

BY BRAD EMONS Assist-to-kill leaders includ­ OBSERVER STAFF WRITER ed Kristy DeClercq (16), Cory Urbats (10) and Katie Matz The Livonia Churchill vol­ (10). leyball team ventured Tuesday Matz also contributed three night into South Lyon's kills and two ace serves. "Jungle" and made it its own "We had a couple of kids personal safari. real sick," Churchill coach The Chargers, South Division Mark Grenier said. "Nalecz champs of the Kensington ' was fighting the flu and played Lakes Activities Association, really well. Urbats has pneu­ Area Lakers excel earned the Kensington monia and Matz was sick, too. Conference title by sweeping But this team shows the heart , Grand Valley State the host Lions in three games,, and perseverance to stick with captured the Great 25-23, 25-23, 25-19. it." Lakes Intercollegiate The victory also moves After the Chargers nearly Athletic Conference state-ranked Churchill into squandered a 24-19 first-game women's cross country Thursday's league champion­ lead, Yetts came through with title Saturday with a ship match against Lakes her fifth kill, the game-winner, team-low 25 points in a Conference champ White Lake after the Lions closed the defi­ meet held at Tanglewood Lakeland. cit to one. Marsh Golf Course in Once again, it was a bal­ In the second game, Nalecz Sault Ste. Marie. anced attack for the Chargers, recorded seven kills and added Three area runners who improved to 42-3 overall, one ace as Churchill held off contributed to the while handing the KLAA- the Lions, led by the twin tower Laker's team triumph Central Division champion duo of 6-2 Danielle Gotham including Megan South Lyon its third straight (headed to Central Michigan) Maceratini (Livonia setback. and 6-1 Kathleen Donehue Churchill), who took Senior Kristen Nalecz paced (bound for Indiana). third with a 6-kilometer Churchill's offensive attack "We talked a lot about time of 21:42.9, followed with 15 kills, while junior matchups -- where to put the by Sarah Kulczycki and Cierra Yetts added 12. Junior ball over their big block — and Kelly Gibbons (both Sarah Suppelsa also contrib­ I thought we did OK with our of Livonia Stevenson), uted seven. decision-making," Grenier said. sixth and 10th, respec­ Defensively, Churchill got "We just have to do a better job tively, in 22:12.2 and a sterling effort from senior moving it from pin-to-pin." 22:24.1. libero Lindsey.Graciak, who Donehue finished with 11 Wayne State's finished with a team-high 30 kills and two solo blocks, while TOM HOFFMEYERI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Rachel Malette was digs. Taylor Kerr also did her Churchill's Katie Matz gets her hands up to block a shot during Tuesday's Kensington Conference championship game the individual win­ part with nine. Please see CHARGERS, B2 against South Lyon. ner in 21:24.8, while Northwood's Kylen Cieslak (Churchill) was runner-up in 21:38.9. MU harrier report crown • Junior Sarah Sherwood (Salem) fin­ ished 14th with a school- IT^S Sophomores Kayla Szado and record 5,000-meter OBSERVER STArr WRITES Sarah Bauman rounded out the time of IS minutes, 4 Chargers' contingent in 25th seconds in Saturday's Michigan International and 50th, respectively. NAIA Great Lakes Speedway will get plenty of "It is great seeing the overall Invitational women's tread this weekend as boys and team performance progress cross country meet held girls cross country teams from from week to week," Churchill in Grand Rapids. around the state vie for titles in coach Sue Tatro said. "The girls Other overall finish­ four different divisions. continue to impress me with ers for the Crusaders, Leading the way is the their gutsy performances. I who took 13th of 20 Livonia Churchill girls think that they are beginning teams included Mallory squad, which captured its to realize that they are capable Farnum, 78th (20:17); third consecutive Division 1 of capping off the season with a Kari Saarela (Livonia regional crown last Saturday great performance at the state Franklin), 95th at Willow Metropark in New meet. (20:55); DevanWalley Boston. "It helps having great leader­ (Franklin), 103rd The Chargers were led once ship from Emily (Ciairmont), (21:19); Emily Bambach again by junior Sara Kroll, who r5f5*#j 'J&m\ '**«** Sara (Kroll), Alyssa (Mira) and (Livonia Ladywood), ran away with individual hon­ LESLEY CLAIRMONT Hannah (Otto, who ran 20:51 113th (21:56); ors, clocking a time of 17 min­ Livonia Churchill, coached by Sue Tatro (far left) celebrates after winning its third straight Division 1 regional girls cross country in the JV race). Sara is an inspi­ Emma Czaplicki utes, 58.3 seconds for 5,000 title Saturday at Willow Metropark in New Boston. Members of the squad include (remaining from left) Kayla Szado, Alyssa Mira, ration to us all. She sets high (Farmington), 115th meters. Emily Ciairmont, individual champion Sara Kroll, Amanda Southwell, Jenna Szuba, Sarah Bauman and Bethany Pilat. goals for herself and lets her (22:06); and Theresa Churchill won the automatic competitive drive and passion Gase, 137th (27:15). team spot with 48 points along fourth with 103. plenty of support from her seventh (19:30.9); freshman lead the way. This definitely Cedarville, ranked with Ann Arbor Huron (86) Kroll, the KLAA- teammates as junior Amanda Bethany Pilat, 13th (19:45.8); inspires her teammates." No. 2 nationally, cap­ and Ann Arbor Pioneer (99)- Kensington Conference and Southwell placed fourth and senior Emily Ciairmont, tured the team title with Plymouth just missed out in South Division champ, got (19:09-8); senior Alyssa Mira, 23rd (20:09.0). Please see CHURCHILL, B8 43 points. Top-ranked Azuza Pacific (Calif.), led by first-placer fin­ isher Jackie Kipwambok (16:57, was second. • Fourth-ranked Indiana Tech captured the men's team title with 58 points. BY BRAD EMONS has won four in a row, in a Division 5- And we've stuck together the whole time," MU placed 21st OBSERVER STAFF WRITER Region 4-District 1 matchup. (Game time Gainer counts his favorite NFL players with 580 points led by is at 7 p.m.) as Shawn Merriman and Ray Lewis. Livonia Churchill's Joe What a difference a year makes for A year ago, Clarenceville gave up a total "I love the enthusiasm and the way they Horka, who finished Livonia Clarenceville's football program. of 244 points, which has been cut nearly play," he said. 73rd in 27:07-15 for 8- After going 1-8 during the 2007 season, in half this season at 120 (13.3 points per Gainer, who has committed to Indiana, kilometers. the Trojans have made a dramatic turn­ game). but recently took a visit to Kansas State, Other MU finishers around, going 8-1 this fall and earning The Trojans' undisputed leader of the noticed a difference in this year's attitude. included Keith Hearns their eighth state playoff berth in school defense is 6-foot-3,215-pound senior "It starts in the weight room," he said. "I (Livonia Stevenson),. history. linebacker Jeremy Gainer, rated one of the feel I've become a better leader. If they see 80th (27:20.85); Max It's also the first postseason berth for state's top players and a Division I recruit. me working hard, it brings up the rest of Guy (Stevenson), fourth-year coach Ryan Irish and the first "We knew it was a big season for us. It the team. Then you see others step up and 30:05.15; Bryant TOM HOFFMEYERI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER for the Trojans since the 2004 season. started in two-a-days and we knew if kept play hard." George, 145th (31:13.7); Clarenceyille's Jeremy Gainer has been On Friday, Clarenceville will entertain working hard, we'd be in this situation and Mitch Cieslak, stalwart on both sides of the ball. Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard (6-3), which , now," Gainer said. "We've never given up. Piease see C'VILLE, B4 146th (31:17.25).

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Brian Klemczak's header Saturday's Metro tourney The lanky 6-foot-3 senior, clanged off the right post and took care of business at v. * i£w VV :—" ' who did not score a goal during the 14th minute Rochester Hills Lutheran during the regular season, of the opening half off a Northwest. J g/e: '-^ .-/¾ came off the bench to notch throw in from Kendal Snow. A 3-1 win over Macomb his third of the playoffs just Klemczak also nearly scored Lutheran North in the tour­ 41 seconds into the first with an acrobatic bicycle nament final gave Lutheran 15-minute sudden-death kick with six minutes Westland the overall confer­ ri^'L OT period to break the remaining in regulation. ence championship for the ,»-- scoreless draw to propel the DeLaSalle, mean­ first time since 2005. *' -fc - i v- ., Spartans, now 19-1-3 over­ while, three good cracks "This championship is very all, into Wednesday's state at Stevenson goalkeeper sweet considering how close semifinal. Conner Burton in the first we were last year and how we Nickerson, a senior who half, but the Pilots were squandered our opportunity," came on as a defensive limited in their chances dur­ said Warriors' coach Kevin replacement after sitting ing, the second half as the Wade, whose team improved Lutheran High Westland celebrates after winning Saturday's Metro Conference volleyball tournament at Rochester out the first half, took a free Spartans' defense tightened. to 33-5-4 overall and 9-0 in Hills Lutheran Northwest. The Warriors defeated Livonia Clarenceville in the semifinals before defeating Macomb kick from Chris Long in the But the big defensive play the Metro. "We made sure this Lutheran North in four games to claim their first outright Metro championship since 2005. Among the team box and drilled a shot past for the Spartans occurred in year that wasn't going to hap­ members include (back row, from left): assistant coach Melissa Kratko, Becca Refenes, Katey Ramthun, Rachel a stunned DeLaSalle goal­ the 48th minute when Long pen again." Storck, Emilie Freeman, Allyson Yankee, Emily Wilson and head coach Kevin Wade; (front row, from left) Lauren keeper Sean Mukhtar for made a key stop, clearing A bye advanced the Warriors Switzer, Nicole Zehei, Abt Gieschen, Lauren Gieschen and Cathy Haller. the victory. the ball off the line while into the semifinals against "God Bless Mike backing up Burton on an Livonia Clarenceville, and they 26 in Game 2. The Warriors "This was just great for the points); senior defensive spe­ Nickerson because he's com­ attempt by DeLaSalle's downed the Trojans by identi­ gained a 2-1 edge with a 25-13 kids," Wade said. "What a s cialist Abi Gieschen (10 digs, pletely about the team and Frankie Shellenbarger. cal 25-13 scores. . triumph in the third game to great experience, something four aces); senior setter Cathy it's nice to see him reward­ "It's very hard, it's pain­ That set up the final against set up the clincher, a 30-28 they had never experienced Haller (14 assists); and junior ed," Stevenson coach Lars ful" DeLaSalle coach Thaier the Mustangs. epic battle, before until now. I was just middle hitter Rachel Storck Richters said. "With our Mukhtar said of the setback. "North definitely has "We would get up and they happy for them to see all their (13 kills). backline we don't normally "We're bummed because improved since we played would make a run to take hard work and determination Chipping in with two solo make changes, especially we feel we're as good as any them last, but playing them the lead and then we would payoff." blocks and keeping many ral­ when things are going well. team in the state, but we felt ensured us of the (overall) recapture the lead," Wade said. There were plenty of players lies alive was junior outside "But with insertion of one shot short. title, win or lose," Wade "Both teams had opportuni­ who made impressive con­ hitter Emilie Freeman. Mike he's very good in the "We got caught up in the emphasized. "They defeated ties to seal the deal late in the tributions to the tournament "We showed a lot of poise air, has good skills, is able emotions of the game and Cranbrook in the semifinals game and neither did." victory. and composure in the fourth to settle things down and didn't play our style. But which locked up first for us. So Finally, senior middle hit­ . Those included senior game, being down late with makes good decisions. they (Stevenson) had a lot to at that point we were playing ter Katey Ramthun (15 kills, middle hitter Becca Refenes defeat staring us in the face," And even though he plays do with that." for the tournament plaque, eight digs, 20 serving points) (38 kills, three blocks, nine Wade continued. "We never defense, he has a knack for Richters, meanwhile, had having already scored the hammered home a perfect aces, 24 points); senior out­ seemed to panic and always the goal." only a few instructions dur­ championship trophy." set from senior setter Lauren side hitter Allyson Yankee (11 seemed to be in control It was Nickerson's big­ ing the five-minute break The North-Westland match Gieschen (41 assists, seven kills, eight points, 20-of~22 - hopefully, that pays off for us gest goal of his youth soccer before the first sudden went back and forth. aces, 12 points) for the clinch­ serve-receive); junior defen­ later down the road." career and it couldn't have death period. The Warriors took the open­ ing point to spark plenty of sive specialist Nicole Zehel (14 come at a better time for the "We had to slow down er, 25-21, before falling in 24- celebration. digs, 27-of-28 ^serve-receive, 15 tsmithHhometownlife.com j (734) 953-2106 Spartans, who had to claw- the momentum, go over the and-scratch their way up- basics, play our system," he and-down the pitch against said. lcWe reminded them it so much that it allows us to also got five kills from senior tate our play." the determined Pilots, who was a 'golden goal' situation. do the things we do," Grenier outside hitter Katie Biel. The two teams could possi­ bowed out at 19-3-2 overall. There was a little rah-rah stuff said. "She took on the chal­ "We should have beat bly meet again in the regional "Coach (Richters) said - not so much from myself - it lenge of their two big swingers them. We're stronger all the final at Lakeland. stay warm (on the sidelines), was more team-based (Gotham and Donehue) and way around and we created "I knew nothing about them and I did," Nickerson said. "I also reminded them Gotham added seven kills and it was another good perfor­ our own errors," said South and I'm sure they knew about "My job is to go in on free of the investment we had six solo blocks. But the dynam­ mance by her. Lyon coach Susan Anderson, us," Anderson said. "I did not kicks and get a piece of it. I made with our seniors and ic duo was held pretty much in And i thoughi Taylor Kerr whose team slipped to 22-11-2 think we played well offensive­ saw the ball coming, I was the four years that they have check by the Chargers' scrappy played ou; of her mind. There overall. "They (Churchill) are ly or offensively. We had some able to chest it down, and I put in." defense. were a couple of big digs off nothing special. 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BYBRADEMONS a solid running game led by a OBSERVER STAFF WRITER trio of backs including Hassan BY TIM SMITH a scoreless tie. Amen (89-for-889 yards), OBSERVER STAFF WRITER But Haller came to the Livonia Franklin's 2008 Ali Alaboody (76-for-642) rescue with his intercep­ football season has been res­ and Abe Mroue (49-for-246). It wasn't pretty, but tion TD, that 4:23 left in urrected from the dead once /Bfcr*?--; Alaboody, who also plays cor- Lutheran High Westland the third, and neither team again. nerback along with Amen, has football coach Paul Guse' could muster anything the The Patriots are returning to committed to Bowling Green. will take a win any way he rest of the way. the Division 1 playoffs as a 5-4 "They're run-oriented for can get it. Also picking off passes at-large team for the second sure, but they've been pass­ The host Warriors nipped for the Warriors were David straight year. ing the ball very well of late," winless Detroit Urban Moldenhauer and Garrett Franklin garnered one of ' Kelbert said. "They'll go one- Lutheran, 7-6, on Saturday Wilson. Sean Rowe had two the 19 at-large spots in the I on-one in the box, make you afternoon, wrapping up the of the team's six quarter­ 256-team field and made it as go man-on-mari with their top season with a 4-5 record. back sacks. the fifth Class A-size school;' receiver (Baquer Sayed), who But it took a 40-yard Haller also ran 20 despite losing their season ' is making big plays." interception return by times for 80 yards, but the finale last Friday at home tq 7- Sayed has 21 catches for 548 junior Ethan Haller as well Warriors merely spun their 2 Hartland, 31-6. yards. He is averaging 26.1 as Eric Shoats' extra-point wheels on offense. Franklin's task now is to • per grab to go along with nine kick to wipe out a six-point However it went, it was go on the road this Friday \ touchdowns. Quarterback Ali deficit late in the third a victory and "ending the and beat Mega-Red Division Baidoun is 45-for-77 for 809 quarter and put Lutheran year on a two-game win­ champion Dearborn Fordsori yards. Westland on top. ning streak is always good," (9-0), the same team the I "Maybe they're not as big as Otherwise, the season Guse^ said. Patriots ousted in the second! last year, but they just as phys­ finale would have just been What the future holds round of the playoffs a year i ical a team," Kelbert said of plain ugly for Guse' and the for Lutheran Westland go, 20-8! (Game time is 7 p.ni the Tractors. "Their backs are Warriors. remains to be seen, as dis­ for the Region 4-District 1 | breakaway types. Once they've "I think we both played cussions will continue about matchup.) - \ got you in the secondary, it's the game in about the same whether to leave the Metro Coach Chris Kelbert ! hard to catch them. 40 yards of the gridiron," Conference in 2009 for admitted after Friday's loss "We'll try and stop their said Guse\ noting that the Michigan Independent that: "We're done." But after running game and keep their Lutheran Westland tallied Athletic Conference or wait Friday's scores around the offense off the field. We have 92 total offensive yards until the 2010 season to state began to trickle in, it w^s to contain their running backs while the Vikings managed switch leagues. clearly apparent the Patriots and we can't give up big plays." 85. "There wasn't much ball Detroit Urban, mean­ were in the postseason tourney Franklin, ironically, has won movement." while, finishes with an 0-9 once again by early Saturday I four of its five games this sea­ Sixty of Detroit Urban's record. morning. son on the road. The Patriots offensive yards came on one "We went into the have lost to four playoff quali­ play, a touchdown run early tsmith@hometownlife,com . 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downs. Herbeck's favorite target is FROM PAGE B1 5-9,140-pound wide receiver Mike Yokum, who has 23 catches for 449 yards and four Gainer also said the 2008 TDs. Jeff Lemanski ¢6-3,160) Trojans have bonded together. has 18 grabs for 391 yards. The whole team has become Houston Staub (5-10,155) a brotherhood," he said. "Last is the Fighting Irish's leading causes year, things were a little segre­ rushing with 540 yards on 104 gated, but now it doesn't mat­ carries and six TDs. ter what color or grade." "They're a spread team that BYDANO'MEARA "The quarterback is a dual threat and Gainer gets advice from his will run some split-back veer," OBSERVER STAFF WRITER seems to make a lot of good decisions. older brother Jereme, a backup Irish said. "They like to put the Defensively, they're quite sound in terms junior outside linebacker for 5- ball in (Yokum's) hands. He's a First-round playoff football games are of fundamentals, the way they rotate in 2 Southern Illinois University. playmaker and will be a tough sometimes one-sided non-contests result­ coverage and pursue to the ball." "When he came home for matchup." ing in a blowout. Christeinsen, who played behind Drew the summer, I worked out with If Trojans advance, they By all indications, the matchup between Pyles last year and took only a dozen him," Gainer said. "He said will host the winner of the top-seeded Livonia Stevenson and No. 4 snaps, has been a pleasant surprise in don't take anything lightly, no Madison Heights Madison (5- West Bloomfield won't be one of them. directing the spread offense, according to matter how good or bad. I've 4) at Almont (7-2) game. The Spartans ¢7-2¾ who were state run- Thomas. taken it all to heart." "We don't want to begone," ners-up last year, hope to begin another Linebacker Justin Parker (6-2,200) is Clarenceville's task is to con­ Irish told his team during a Division 1 playoff run Friday when they the leading tackier on team. The Credit tain a potent Gabriel Richard gathering Sunday night to play host to the Lakers (6-3) in a 7 p-m. brothers, Toiy and Antwaan, are bookend offense, which is led by 6-3, watch the Fox Sports Selection district game, defensive en

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Two familiar foes squared off 26-24), Bad Axe (25-20,28-27), Taylor crossover, 25-11,25-12,25-10. Stacey Truskowski (six kills), Sarah Saturday for the University of PREP VOLLEYBALL Truman (25-3,25-13) and Madison Setters Claire LeBlanc and Katie Headrick (four aces) and Brooke Michigan-Dearborn Invitational girls Heights Lamphere (25-6,25-8). Vellucci contributed 13 and 12 Zywick (seven digs). volleyball championship. also added 17 digs. Sarah Suppelsa Top hitters for the Spartans includ­ assists, respectively, for the victorious Northville improves to 19-15-2 And it was state-ranked Livonia contributed 36 kills, while Jessica ed Brooke Knochel (49 total kills), Spartans, now 20-22 overall. overall. Churchill which improved to 41-3 Stroud had 21 kills and three blocks. Meg Iafrate (22 kills), Reina Tyl (19 Christine Armstrong led the • Bianca Hayes and Catie Badrak overall with a 25-20,25-18 triumph Senior libero Lindsey Graciak fin­ kills) and Kaylee McGrath (18 kills). defense with 12 digs, while Meg had eight kills apiece Tuesday as over rival Livonia Stevenson. ished with team-high 70 digs. Katie Vellucci and Claire LeBlanc Iafrate contributed five kills. Wayne Memorial won its KLAA Churchill advanced in the elimina­ Setters Kristy DeClercq and Cory set at 94 percent (98-of-104) and Franklin falls to 9-19-2 overall. crossover at South Lyon East,.18-25, tion round with wins over Monroe- Urbats recorded 57 and 44 assist-to- 92 percent (79-of-86), while Shelbie • In a Kensington Conference 25-19,19-25, 25-21,15-8. Jefferson (25-17,25-9) and Plymouth kills, respectively. Urbats also served Wilson had 10 aces. crossover Tuesday, host Northville Badrak had five aces in seven service Christian Academy (25-7,25-18). at 100 percent and had six aces, while defeated Westland John Glenn in points, while Samantha Dye earned In pool play, the Chargers downed DeClercq finished with 18 digs. KLAA crossover wrap three straight, 25-22, 25-19, 25-11. five points for the Zebras (7-30-2). Ferndale twice (25-12,25-4 and 25-7, Katie Matz also had a big day with • Reina Tyl recorded seven kills, Brittany Holbrook had six kills, two Other standouts for Wayne included 25-10) and Romulus twice (25-17,25- 40 assists, 17 digs and serve-received while Brooke Knochel and Kaylee blocks and 10 digs in a losing cause. Kristen Miller, three kills and 11 points 15 and 25-9, 25-17). at 100 percent. McGrath added six apiece Tuesday as Other leaders for Glenn, which (100 percent serving); Emily Rudy, two Kristen Nalecz was the Chargers' Stevenson, now 19-22 overall, posted host Livonia Stevenson downed Livonia slips to 17-13-7 overall, included kills, a key block and two aces; Jessie top hitter on the day with 63 kills. She wins over Dearborn Edsel Ford (25-20, Franklin in a Kensington Conference Halie Baker (six kills, three blocks); Harris, three aces and a kill.

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Chicago League at Woodland another perspective, almost and just started making them vention of cruelty to animals. form immediately. Lanes in Livonia. every ball rolled must be a strike. again." The registration fee is $25 For those who choose not to Ai Harrison is a resident of This was no fluke, though, He had 33 strikes in the Jeff is hoping his hot streak for adults and $10 for youth bowl, but just want to donate Southfield, and a member of the because Jeff is a very talented 864 set. Jeff started out quite stays with him a while longer, bowlers 17-and-under. $40 or more there are some Bowiing Writers Association of bowler who not only is very young, in fact, he was a third- as he has a shot at bowling This has been the "Pet" proj­ very exciting prizes to be won. America and the Detroit Bowling Hail good, but had an unusual grader when they had an with the pros starting Nov. ect for Laura Zain, who has Laura says, "Our promise to of Fame, He can be reached by e-mail streak of "hot" shooting. after-school bowling program 9 when they come to Taylor been dedicated to the cause for you: A day of compelling sto­ at [email protected]. MU continues HHA C dominance The Madonna University women's volleyball squad COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL chalked up another Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic University (Ind.) in five Conference win Tuesday games, 25-23, 20-25, 20-25, with a 25-15, 25-20, 25-22 25-18,15-11. triumph at Cornerstone. Fuelling added 10 kills WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Lubovj Tihomirova and and 11 block-assists, while BY BRAD EMONS dlers, but actually she's bet­ WHAC Player of the Week Grinvalds racked up 49 OBSERVER STAFF WRITER ter without the ball. We'll Whitney Fuelling led the assist-to-kills as MU "There are no slouches, She is joined by 5-7 sopho­ use (Katie) Mount and Erin way for the Crusaders, now improved to 30-2 overall. To say Carl Graves has but that's the plan to get more guard Katie Mount, (Bentley) there, too. All 31-2 overall and 11-0 in the Brynn Kerr (Livonia put together an ambitious ready for the conference," who comes to MU via Ferris three will be responsible." conference with 14 and 12 Churchill/Schoolcraft non-conference schedule to said Graves, who is com­ State. Bentley is a 5-4 freshman kills, respectively. College) led the Crusaders' get his Madonna University ing off a 14-17 season where "Kim was a late surprise, from Ida who could see sig­ Mary McGinnis chipped defense with 18 digs, while women's basketball team the Crusaders reached the she enrolled here in the nificant minutes along with in with nine kills for MXJ, Koszela and Abby Long prepared for the Wolverine- WHAC playoff finals. summer before we knew 6-foot freshman Vanessa which remains No. 7 in the added 10 each. Hoosier Athletic Conference MU was picked fourth about her," Graves said. LaMay (Taylor Truman). latest NAIA national poll. Jenny Peterson (17 kills), season in January would be in the WHAC preseason "She'll do well in our league. "We've got a lot of smart, Also contributing promi­ Kelsey Pritchard (13 kills) a huge understatement. coaches poll, but this could She's a strong girl, a big talented freshman, but we nently in the win was setter and Jackie Geile (12 kills) Included on the sched­ be a breakout season for the body, who watches what she don't know how they'll fit in Inta Grinvalds, who fin­ sparked the Taylor offense. ule is NCAA Division I Crusaders' third year coach, eats. She's serious about just yet," Graves said. ished with 36 assist-to-kills Betsy Brown added 48 Eastern Michigan and a who boast four returnees, everything." Rounding out the squad and a team-high 12 digs. assists, while Lindsey Bayle pair of Division II schools, a pair of key transfers and . With All-WHAC first- is 5-7 freshman guard Amanda Koszela added 11 had a game-high 22 digs. . Wayne State and defending some promising freshman. team pick Caryn Inman Kayla Spotts (Ida), 5-10 digs. Earlier in the day, MU Great Lakes Intercollegiate Among the returnees are (13.3 points, 7-3 rebounds freshman center-for­ Cornerstone (21-18, needed four games to beat Athletic Conference cham­ 5-foot-8 senior forward per game) graduating and ward Jennifer Redmond 6-5) was led by Holly Trinity International (111.), pion Northwood University, Alysa Guerin (Salem), 6-1 point-guard Cali Crawford (Temperance Bedford), Cousins' 14 kills and Marcie 25-20, 25-10, 23-25, 25-15, along with NCAA Division sophomore guard-for­ opting not to return for her 5-2 freshman guard Katie Blacquiere's 26 assists. as Tihomirova had 20 kills. HI Calvin College. ward Tabatha Wydryck, final year to concentrate Martin (Riverview Gabriel McGinnis and Fuelling And if that's not enough, 5-9 senior forward Christie on her Sports Management Richard), 5-4 sophomore Crusaders win Classic each added 14, while the Crusaders will travel Carrico and 6-0 sophomore studies, the Crusaders have guard Liz Buttery (Livonia MU completed its four- Grinvalds finished with 52 during the December holi­ forward Sheryl Jager. a bit of a hole at point- Churchill) and 5-8 freshman game sweep with two more assists. Kerr also had 19 day break to Las Vegas to Plymouth High's Kim guard. forward Heather Goodwin wins in Saturday's finale of digs. play Vanguard (Calif.), the Olech, a 6-foot junior for­ Graves will start the sea­ (Bedford). the Crusader Classic. CarliYattaw (13 kills), defending NAIA Division ward, transferred in during son with three different MU opens its season McGinnis had 22 kills, Cheri Stoddard (21 assists) I champion. MU will also the summer from Adrian candidates. this Friday at the Taylor while Tihomirova added 18 and Allison Kingsbury (21 face formidable NAIA College where she earned "That's the 1 million dol­ (Ind.) University Tip-Off as host Madonna squeaked digs) paced Trinity, which Division II Midwest foes second-team All-MIAA lar question," he said of the Invitational to face Lindsey past No. 21-ranked Taylor slipped to 10-21 overall. Bethel (Ind.) and Indiana honors averaging 9-7 points point-guard slot. "Wydryck Wilson (Ky.). Wesleyan. and 7-4* rebounds per game. is one of our best ball han­ betnons@oe. homecomni.net I (734) 953-2123

The Madonna University WOMEN'S SOCCER Madonna University (13-2,11- women's soccer team battled 0) remained perfect in WHAC fourth-ranked Calvin, an action with a 3-2 win at Siena NCAA Division III foe, to a Veurink scored for the second Heights (8-5-3, 5-2-3). 2-1 loss Tuesday at Livonia's time giving the Knights a one- Ashley Stoychoff, (from Reader Rewards Greenmead Field. goal advantage that they held Livonia Ladywood's Lauren With the loss the Crusaders for the remainder of the match. Hess), Gina Leone (unassisted) fell to 13-3 overall and the The NAIA released the and Livonia Franklin's Jessica Knights improved to 14-2-1. national rankings Tuesday and Austin (from Kaila Moore) MU would strike first in Madonna climbed from No. 21 scored goals for the Crusaders, the match in the 18th min­ to No. 19- who carried a 3-1 lead into the ute when Ashley Stoychoff The Wolverine-Hoosier 81st minute before the Saints' (Salem) beat Calvin keeper Athletic Conference regular Ashley Wilmoth scored on a Alyssa Bergsma from the season champions return penalty kick in the 83rd minute. pass of Diana Brda (Livonia to action beginning at noon Gem Cowperthwaite gave Franklin). Saturday at Greenmead Field the Saints a 1-0 lead in the The Knights responded with for a conference match with 16th minute from Allison a goal of their own in the 35th Cornerstone. Septer and Wilmoth before minute on a header by Natalie The Crusaders will honor Stoychoff tied it in the 30th Veurink for the first of her two their senior class as they play minute. goals. the last home match of the Saints goalkeeper Haley The two teams entered the season. Mancini made eight saves, half tied at 1-1. MADONNA 3, SIENA HEIGHTS while MU's Brittany Warner Simply subscribe to or renew your subscription for Calvin took the lead for 2: On cool, breezy Saturday (Plymouth) had to made only keeps in the 59th minute when afternoon on a wet field, one in 90 minutes of action. 6 months and we1!! send you a Readers Rewards Card! Gal! 866.887.2737 or mail today... Cards fly in Madonna men's soccer win

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15100 Hubbard (at Five Mile managers meeting for new and Road). returning teams beginning Registration for Westland For more information, call at 7 p-m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, Youth Athletic Association (734) 466-2410. at the Livonia Community basketball is underway Recreation Center, 15100 and will continue through Rosedale 5K run Hubbard Road (at Five Mile Wednesday, Dec. 10 at the The Rosedale Area Road). WYAA's Lange Compound Neighbors will stage the Red, The projected starting date Building, located at 6050 White & Blue 5-kilometer run for the league is Jan. 5. The Farmington Road (north of and 1-mile fitness walk to ben­ cost is $375 per team (plus The Plymouth Whalers' final J. Brown scored single goals Ford Road). The WYAA has efit the Livonia Community non-resident and officials fee game Sunday afternoon.at the for the Whalers while Tyler G. openings, for the following Foundation beginning at 10 per game). venerable Windsor Arena was Brown, Myles McCauley, Terry Plymouth captain Chris Terry age groups: Right Start (7- a.m. and 10;30 a.m., respec­ Returning teams must be less than memorable. and Tyler J. Brown notched has been selected to play in 8),'Freshman ¢9-10), Junior tively, Saturday, Nov. 8 at Mies registered by 4:30 p.m. Friday, The Spitfires doubled up the assists. the 2008 ADT Canada Russia Varsity ¢13-14-15) and Senior (Whitman) Park Shelter, locat­ Oct. 24. The deadline for new Whalers, 9-4, before a crowd Andrew Engelage earned Challenge, a six-game series ¢16-19). ed on W. Chicago between teams will be announced at of 3,598 in Windsor. The Spits the victory between the pipes played throughout the Canadian The cost for basketball Farmington and Merriman the meeting. will be moving into a new for Windsor, stopping 27-of-31 Hockey League Nov. 17-27- is $125. Right Start and roads, in Livonia. For more information, call facility later this year. shots. Jeremy Smith took-the The 19-ryear-old Terry, a Freshman level players have Check-in begins at 8 a.m. ¢734) 466-2410. The loss dropped Plymouth loss despite making 32 saves. native of Brampton, Ontario, until Monday, Nov. 10 to regis­ and closes at 9:30 a.m. on race to 5-7-1-0 in the Ontario Matt.Hackett played the was selected by the Carolina ter for $125, while JV, Varsity day. Long-sleeve shirts will Girls volleyball tryouts Hockey League, while final 20 minutes in goal for Hurricanes in the fifth round and Senior players must sign got to the first 150 registrants. TCA, which stands for Windsor improved to 15-1-0-0. Plymouth, yielding three of the 2007 National Hockey up by Wednesday, Dec. 3 also Pizza, pasta and prizes follow "Team Complete Athlete," has Windsor led 3-0 after one goals while knocking away 14 League Entry Draft. He cur­ for $125. at 11:15 a.m. at the finish line. formed a new club for girls period and 6-1 after two. Spitfire shots. rently leads the Whalers with Call ¢734) 421-0640; or visit Red, white an blue apparel and ages 12-18 in Oakland County. Adam Henrique spear­ The Whalers are in store 11 goals and four assists. online at www.wyaa.org. bring a canned good for the Tryouts for the following headed the winners' offensive for a busy weekend as they Terry is 11th on the Whalers' Boys Scouts annual Can-Do age groups will be: noon to 2 onslaught with a hat-trick and travel Friday to Londony all-time career scoring list Prep coaches wanted drive. p.m. (12-14); 2-4 p.m. ¢15-16)) a pair of assists. before returning Saturday to with 86 goals and 124 points. • Westland John Glenn Pre-registration fees for and 6-8 p.m. (17-18) - all on Chris Terry led Plymouth Compuware Arena to host Each league in the CHL will High School has coaching the Veterans Day run are $15 Sunday, Nov. 9, at West Hills with a pair of lamp-lighters Kitchener. They hit the road be supplying players for the openings for varsity girls (adult), $10 (high school or Middle School, 2601 Lone Pine - his 10th and 11th of the sea­ again Sunday to take on games in their leagues' respec­ soccer, boys diving and girls middle school), $5 (elementary Road, West Bloomfield. son. Kaine Geldart and Tyler Sarnia. tive venue. bowling. Those interested can or younger) and $43 (family). For more information, visit apply online at www.wwcsd. Race day registration is $18 www.tcavolleyball.com; or call net (adult), $13 (high school or coach Sander Cohen at (248) • Livonia Ladywood is seek­ middle school), $8 (elementary 802-1148. ing a girls junior varsity golf or younger) and $50 (family). coach for the 2009 fall season For more information, call Franklin hoop fund-raiser along with a girls junior var­ (734) 261-8218. The Livonia Franklin boys sity competitive cheer coach basketball program will stage for the 2008-09 season. 5K Trot for Mott a fund-raiser from 4-10 p.m. Those interested should fax The Trot for Mott, a 5-kilo­ Monday, Dec. 8 at Buffalo a resume to Ladywood High meter run-walk will begin at Wild Wings, located at 6677 School at (734) 591-2386. , 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15 at N. Wayne Road, Westland. r% Doc's Sports Retreat, located Buffalo Wild Wings will Livonia Turkey Trot at Seven Mile and Victor donate 20 percent of each bill The City of Livonia Parkway, in Livonia. towards the program when Department of Parks and The vent will benefit you present a flyer, which Recreation Turkey Trot 5-kilo­ the Pediatric Hematology/ can be downloaded on www. meter run-walk will start at Oncology Unit at the fr anklinbasketball.googlep- •- $'• ,**. 9:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 1, at University of Michigan C.S. ages.com. Specials include 0 •«tir. 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(Additional Academy will be conducting & ' \^t Anyone that brings a non- shirts will be available for $15.) showcase sessions for high perishable item will receive a Checks should be made pay­ school players as well as skill ticket and will be entered in able to Trot for Mott. sessions in power pitching, hit­ The Horny Rams adult coed soccer team won its league championship on Oct. 21 with a 13-7 victory over Recreational the raffle. For more information, call ting and fielding. Hazard at Canton's High Velocity Sports. The Horny Rams finished the season 8-0-0, outscoring opponents 84- The entry fee is $10 per (734) 642-6664. The latest pro pitch 44, en route to a second consecutive title. The team includes the following: (back row, from left) Stacie Perkins, adult and $5 for children trainer will be used and for­ Wixom; Scott Cosnowski, Redford; Megan Kelley, Redford; Jim Michael, Livonia; Chris Jackett, Redford; Greg Michael, (ages 3-17)- Included in the Hoop managers meeting mer Phillies pitcher Mark Livonia; (front row, from left) Pablo Benavidez, Livonia; Karen Jackett, Redford; Roger Sacks, Livonia. Not pictured fee is T-shirt, drink and The City of Livonia Rutherford will be the fea­ are Dan Sporer of Redford, Sarah Plymale of Canton and Gina Vulaj of Livonia. snack. Registration will be Department of Parks and tured instructor. at the Livonia Community Recreation 200,9 men's bas­ For more information, call Recreation Center, located at ketball league will stage a (734) 421-4928.

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REGIONAL CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS South Lyon, 272; 10. Westland John Glenn, 334; Stevenson finishers: 54. Shawn House, No. 1 Rocks fall in OT at Saline DIVISION 1 11. Garden City, 339. 17:30.2; 55. Joe Urso, 17:31.7; 60. Andrew Oct. 25 at Willow Metro park individual winner: Sara Kroil (Churchill), Longhi, 17:40.6; 62. Travis .Gosselin, 17:45.7; 72. BOYS TEAM STANDINGS (top 3 qualify ,17:58.3 (5,000 meters). John Lynch, 18:05.2; 84. Adam Chludzinski, BY ED WRIGHT of the way the guys played for state finals): 1. Ann Arbor Pioneer, 23 Other Churchill finishers: 4. Amanda 18:46.2:88. Matt Williams, 18:50.0. - OBSERVER STAFF WRITER BOYS SOCCER tonight. They played hard points; 2. Ann Arbor Huron, 72; 3. Plymouth, Southwell, 19:09.8; 7. Alyssa Mi'ra, 19:30.9; 13. DIVISION 2 from the opening minute." 77; 4. Canton, 86; 5. South Lyon, 139; 6. Salem, Bethany Piiat, 19:45.8; 23. Emily Clairmont, Oct. 25 at Springfield Oaks 154; 7. Livonia Churchill, 183; 8. Livonia Franklin, 20:09.0; 25. Kayla.Szado, 20:12.2; 50. Sarah GIRLS TEAM STANDINGS (top 3 qualify Like a thief in the night, coach Ed McCarthy. "A lot of McCarthy is convinced 230; 9. Dearborn Heights Crestwcod, 245; 10. Bauman, 21:43.3. for state finals): 1. Dexter, 59; 2. Dearborn • a perfectly executed corner our guys were hoping for a his team would still be alive Dearborn, 270; 11. Westland John Glenn, 341; 12. Plymouth finishers: 8. Molly Slavensi Divine Child 59; 3. Birmingham Seaholm, 69; 4. kick robbed the No. 1-ranked goal kick on that play, but the if it would have had the ser­ Wayne Memorial, 389; 13. Garden City 406. 19:38.5 (sq); 12. Nicole Traitses, 19:43.7 (sq): Chelsea, 96; 5. Bloomfieid Hills Lahser, 103; 7. Salem boys soccer team of an linesman called it a corner and vices of senior captain Jeremy Individual winner: Dan Culbertson 18. Beth Heldmeyer, 19:58.8; 30. Kelly Hahn, Livonia Ladywood, 185 (14 schools). opportunity to move on in the Saline executed it perfectly. It Stoychoff on Saturday. (Pioneer). 15:48.3 (5,000 meters). 20:35.8; 35. Tricia Pniewski, 20:59.8; 36. Julie Individual winner: Alex Mathews Plymouth finishers: 2. Elmar Enghcim, Forster. 21:01.7; 43. Adrienne White, 21:28.9. (Seariolm). 19:08 (5,000 meters). state playoffs Saturday night was very difficult to defend." The Rocks' three-year -start­ 15:56.3; 11. Derek Lax, 16:31.4; 19. Warren Canton finishers: 6. Bianca Kubicki, 19:19.7 Ladywood finishers: 7. Julia Kenney, in Saline. Both goal-keepers — Salem's ing mid-fielder, who will play Buzzard, 16:45.3; 20. Joe Porcari, 16:46.4; 25. (sq); 16. Rachael Rohrbach, 19:56.3; 32. Abigail 20:17 (sq); 38. Meredith Houska, 21:48; 39. With 11:08 remaining in the Sasa Miskovic and Saline's collegiate soccer along with Matt Neumann, 16:54.5; 44. Derek Gielarowski, Gorzalski, 20:52.5; 40. Chelsea Smith, 21:13.6; Becky Babon, 21:50; 46. Morgan Zuzlak, 22:00; first 15-minute sudden-vic­ Carter Beil — came up big Bearden beginning next fall 17:41.2; 59. Stephen Baiaze, 18:03.6. 42. Cassie Kramer, 21:24.9; 48. Emily Southern, 55. Cathy Wojtanowski, 22:25; 66. Shannon Canton finishers: 8. Duncan Spitz, 16:23.4; 21:42.3; 49. Katelin David, 21:43.0. Scarlett, 23:00; 88. Laura Bou-Maroun, 25:20. tory overtime period, Saline's when called upon during the at the University of Detroit- 13. Kyle Clinton, 16:37.0; 14. Miles Felton, 16:37.6; Salem finishers: 10. Victoria Tripp, 19:40.6 DIVISION 3 Dan Kuehn roped a curving game's first 83 minutes. Mercy, missed both Regional 23. Greg Reed, 16:51.2; 28. Paul Rakovitis, (sq); 11. Jordyn Moore,, 19:40.9 (sq); 28. Kelley Oct. 25 at Springfield Oaks kick to the left post that Zach Of the many big saves contests due to a leg injury 17:03.7; 33. Mitch Clinton, 17:18.3; 37. Zach. Determan, 20:31.9; 33. Kelly Kerwin, 20;53.5;'38. GIRLS TEAM STANDINGS (top 3 qualify Walega rammed home to give Miskovic registered, one of suffered in the District final Spreitzer, 17:28.3. Phoebe Vanhoof, 21:07.5; 47. Lindaling, Salem, for state finals): 1. Macomb Lutheran North Salem finishers: 10. Matt Devey. 16:31.1; 27. 21:40.5; 60. Kara Booms, Salem, 22:45.5. 25; 2. Almont, 57; 3. Lake Fenton 69; 7. Livonia the Hornets a 1-0 triumph on, the most impressive came against Livonia Churchill. Mike Charara, 17:02.8; 30. Jason Smith, 17:11.7; Franklin finishers: 3. Megan McPherson, Clarencevitle High School, 186 (7 schools). a windy, bone-chilling late- with 33:04 left in regulation "There is no doubt in my 41. Alex Lang, 17:35.5.;46. Neil Gerlach, 17:43.0; 18:58.3 (sq); 31. Tiffany Lamble, 20:44.5; 34. Individual winner: Marie Burkland October night. when he smothered a sizzling mind that if Jeremy plays 61. Zach Waves, 18;15.6; 66. Jared Jones, 18:24.7. Brittany Dilley 20:56.7; 41. Brittany Rouse, '(Almont), 19:43.8. The Regional final setback 15-yard rocket off the foot of tonight, the result would be Churchill finishers:,17. Mark Water bury, 21:19.3; 45. Kelly Walblay, 21:32.4; 53. Megan Clarenceville finishers: 30. Tara Kernes, 16:44.5; 24. Nathan Wise, 16:53.4; 42. Matt Wickens, 21:49.8:57. Shannon Niznik, 22:28.1. 24:39.3; 42. Paige West, 28:48.5; 44. Elizabeth proved to be the only blemish Saline's Kyle Mattson. different," McCarthy said. Szado, 17:37.6; 49. Mike Schmidt, 17:45.7; 51. Tom John Glenn finishers: 61. Ashley Bailey, Murphy, 29:32.3; 46. Amber Moreland-Clark, on Salem's 22-1-4 record. Salem's best chanoe'to score The Rocks thrived this fall Windle, 17:49.6; 57. Ouinn Osgood, 18:00.6; 61. 22:50.9; 64. Evi Cenolli, Westland John Glenn, 30:18.9; 48. Marguerite Fowler, 31:24.2. The Rocks threatened to end came in the game's seventh in the inaugural season of the Steve Zoski, 18:08.0. 23:00.4; 70. Jaimie Medel, 24:07.5; 73. Megan DIVISION 4 the contest two minutes ear­ minute when Josh Pascarella Kensington Lakes Activities Franklin finishers: 36. Austin Jones, Nikula, 24:57.0;77. Michelle Levy. 25:59.9;78. Oct. 25 at Lake Erie Metropark lier when they lasered a shot lined a free kick into the box Association's Central Division 17:26.0:40. Pete Walblay,17;32.6; 43. Paul Audra Flores, 26:21.1; 80. Molly Robinett, 27:29.0. GIRLS TEAM STANDINGS (top 3 qualify Hannl 17:40.5; 53. Dylan Taylor, 17:52.7; 58. Nick Garden City finishers: 63. Christina Milne, for state finals): 1. Ann Arbor Greenhills, 51; that bounced firmly off what that Jace Bearden headed into — arguably the most competi­ Gherardini, 18:02.3; 60. Jason Riffel, 18:06.7; 68. 22:54.3; 68. Rebecca Szczembara, 23:32.1; 2. Waldron 67; 3. Sand Creek, 76; 4. Lutheran appeared at first glance to be the cross-bar. tive six-team division in the Bobby Wilson, 18:32.2. 72. Rachel Szczembara, 24:41.7; 74. Whitney Westland, 149 (8 schools). the soccer goal's cross-bar and Saline's Mitch McLean state. John Glenn finishers: 39. Tim Boes, 17:31.6; Spencer, 25:15.9; 75. Brianna Chambo, 25:33.9; Individual winner: Winonah Krug (Newport right to Lachlan Savage, who drilled the cross-bar from 35 Among Salem's most note^ 75. Eric Mylnar, 19:44.4; 76. Jeff Medel, 20:23.5; 76. Breanna Mize, 25:56.9; 79. Megan Pichla, Lutheran South), 20:19 (5,000 meters). 77. Ruben Maya, 20:42.4; 78. Ryan Vichinsky, 26:33.3. Lutheran Westland finishers: 4. Sarah drilled the rebound into the yards out 10 minutes later. worthy victories were an 20:51.3. Wayne finishers: 59. Holland Boertje, Maynard, 21:32 (sq); 13. Miriam Pranschke, 22:33 lower right-hand corner of the McCarthy said the loss in no early-season 1-0 triumph over Wayne finishers: 71. Tyler Gendrcn, 19:18.4; 22:37.0; 6 62. Jennifer McCaffery, 22:52.4; 71. (sq); 17. Erin Lyie, 22:55; 22. Brittany Maynard, net from 15 yards out. way diminishes the pride he "Warren DeLaSalle, a pair of 72. Darry Ison, 19:26.7; 81. Brandon'Tykoski, Chelsea Gilbert, 24:23.1. 23:41; 28. Amber Pniewski, 24:10; 36. Jessica The referee, however, ruled felt in his highly accomplished wins over Northville and two 21:37.7; 82. Jacob McClester. 21:40.7; 90, Darnell Oct. 24 at Huron Meadows Rice, 24:35; 37. Beth LaRose, 24:37. Givhan, 25:06.9. BOYS TEAM STANDINGS (top 3 qualify for BOYS TEAM STANDINGS (top 3 qualify for correctly that the initial shot squad. triumphs against cross-cam­ Garden City finishers: 79. Andrew state finals): 1. Novi-Detroit Catholic Central, state finals): 1. Adrian Lenawee Christian, 33; hit the cross-bar on the foot­ "To be ranked No. 1 all pus rival Canton. Chambo, 20:53.7; 83. Moises Cruz, 21:49.6; 84. 49; 2. Pinckney, 58; 3. Novi, 87; 4. Northville, 111; 2. Ann Arbor Greenhills, 72; 3. Sand Creek, 98; ball goal-post that was posi­ season and to go through the The game marked the end Josh Avery, 22:20.5; 85. Mason Mitchell, 22:57.7; 5. Howell 142; 6. Brighton, 155;7. Wailed Lake 6. Lutheran Westland, 149 (9 schoois). tioned just above the top of entire season up to this point of the career of 10 senior 87. Kyle Watts, 23:30.1; 88. William Whitaker, Western, 186; 8. University of Detroit-Jesuit, Individual winner: Will Brown (Lenawee the soccer net, so the ball was 23:30.6. 195; 9. Detroit Mumford, 242; 10. Farmington, Christian), 16:41 (5,000 meters). — playing a very difficult Rocks, including All-Stater GIRLS TEAM STANDINGS (top 3 qualify 273; 11. Livonia Stevenson, 303; 12. North Lutheran Westland finishers: 2. Spencer ruled dead at that point. schedule — and not lose until Kevin Cope, who is headed to for state finals): 1. Livonia Churchill 48 points; Farmington, 363; 12. Redford Union 388; 13. Lyle,16:58; 27. Alex Kemp, 19:38; 34. Jeremy "It's devastating for all the tonight, I couldn't be happier Michigan State University to 2. Ann Arbor Huron, 86; 3. Ann Arbor Pioneer, Farmington Htlls Harrison 395. Kohtz, 20:14; 41. Joshua Kirk, 20:52; 47. players to get this far only to with the way this team played play next fall. 99; 4. Plymouth, 103; 5. Salem, 120; 6. Dearborn, Individual winner: Matt Wines (Pinckney), Zechariati Robinson, 21:46. lose in overtime in such dra­ all season," he said. "Even 120; 7. Canton, 136; 8. Livonia Franklin, 154; 9. 15:41.5(5,000 meters). (sq): additional individual state qualifier. matic fashion," said Salem though we lost, I was proud ewrightilJhometownlife.com | (734)- 953-2108

great race and was very close On the boys side, Lutheran to (Annie-Norah) Beveridge Westland senior captain CHURCHILL from (Ann Arbor) Huron most Spencer Lyle took runner-up SENIOR LIVING FROM PAGE B1 of the way, only missing second honors in 16:58.27 to qualify wr place by three seconds." again. He was regional cham­ Livonia Franklin sophomore Another individual state qual­ pion a year ago. Megan McPherson is also ifier is Livonia Ladywood senior Girls races begin as follows: headed to the state meet as an Julia Kenney, who finished Division 4 (11 a.m.); Division 3 individual qualifier after plac­ seventh at the Division 2 girls (11:30 a.m.); Division 2 (2:30 ing third with her second-best regional Saturday at Springfield, p.m.); Division 1 (3 p.m.). */*. time ever in 18:58.3 (also a Oaks with atime of 20:17- Boys races will be at 10 new Patriot course record). In Division 4, Lutheran a.m. (Division 1); 10:30 "Megan gives us a repre­ Westland took fourth in the a.m. (Division 2); 1:30 p.m. sentative at the state meet team standings at Lake Erie . (Division 3); and 3 p.m. once again after a one-year Metropark, but qualified both (Division 4). Admission is $7. hiatus," Franklin coach Dave Sarah Maynard (fourth) and Bjorklund said. "Megan ran a Miriam Pranschke (13th). [email protected] I (734) 953-2123

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And Telly Savalas plays a something to do with a vam­ ;en, NEWSWEEK crazy Cossack officer. How can pire ijjueen named Scumbalina. you possibly top that combina­ And finally, a peren­ ^RIPPING tion? Horror Express is great nial favorite: The Comedy IfMfflFULLY fun, and not too obscure to of Terrors. Hilarious Roger find. Gorman comedy about under­ •b FILM." Here are some other takers Vincent Price and Peter •jmenick, Halloween favorites I'll pop Lorr^ who figure out a way •RK POST into the DVD and creaking to improve business. Basil VHS players: Rathbone is wonderful as the They Saved Hitler's Brain. loony landlord who performs You thought he died in Berlin. Shakespeare plays in his bed­ Nay, nay. 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Mary Lehnert, of Canton, an acoustic rock act from 2. The creature and sci- i 3-10 p.m.,, every Thursday Arnold Klein Gallery: 32782 Woodward Ave., Lawrence Street Gallery: Alice Frank: Frame, of j Royal Oak, (248) 647-7709. Mind, Nov. 5-29, reception, 6-9 p.m. Nov. is W.O.W's co-founder, and Northville, perform. On entist Frankenstein con i for $9-95. Choices include Art Leaders Gallery: Henry Asencio One Man 7; Little Things Mean A Loti Competition, said the group is just as Saturday, Nov. 1, Dan front each other in the linguini and fettuccine with Show, through Nov. 15,33030 Northwestern Dec. 3-24; reception, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 5,22620 much about socializing as it Runey and the Strangers, of Arctic in this adaptation sauces including marinara, Hwy., West Bloomfield, (248) 539-0262, Woodward, Ferndale (248) 544-0394, www. is about wine. Troy, perform original and of Mary Shelley's gothic alfredo, vodka, bolognaise www.artleaders.com. Iawrencestreetgallery.com. "We want women to be cover rock and alternative classic General admission and more served with garlic Art-Rageous Gallery: 35 N. Main, Mt, Clemens, Lemberg Gallery: Jane Uammond "People, (586)307-3604. Places and Things," through Nov. 2008, educated so if you go to rock. $15, seniors/students $10. bread and soup or salad. Biddle Gallery: "Ryan Weiss and Jason Rohler 2324T Woodward, Ferndale (248) 591-6623, the grocery sjore you can This is a traditional Irish Admission is $5 for the la • Hermann's Town AKA the A/V Kids: A Duo of Inordinary www.lembergcjallery.com. pick out a bottle of wine up pub with a friendly staff, p.m. Halloween perfor­ Grille, 195 W Liberty St., Proportions, through Oct. 31,2840 Biddle, Livonia Arts Commission: Fine Arts Gallery, to $30 and know what to a big on-tap selection and mance. (734) 451-1213. Wyandotte, (734) 281-4779, www.biddlegal- . second floor; Livonia Civic Center Library, buy and what it will taste menu with traditional Irish H 336 Main, (734) 454- Its free Halloween party lery.com. 32777 Five Mile, (734) 466-2490; Livonia Cafe84: "The Green Show" featuring Detroit Arts"Commissioners, Livonia City Hall, like," Lehnert said. "But fare plus a great potato-leek 6500. The last Sunday of attracts a robust crowd Up S Coming Artists Guild, 14084 Lakeside 33000 Civic Center Drive, (734) 466-2540. it's also a social group, it's soup for $3. every month is dueling pia­ every year. Blvd., Shelby Twp., (586) 913-3773. Lotus Arts Gallery: Artists Charles H. Pabst, a place where women can • The Penn Theatre, nos beginning at 7 p.m. The The grille supports Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center: 1516 Cra nbrook Thomas Arvid and Sergio furnari (a feel comfortable with their 760 Penniman, (734) 453- nightly live music ranges; Michigan businesses by (between 14 and 15 Mile roads), Birmingham, life-sized version of the Lunchtime on a www.BBArtCenter.org, (248) 644-0866. Skyscraper sculpture), now showing, 995 girlfriends to talk about 0870, Shocktober Classic from jazz to blues to clasjsic offering three Michigan Birmingham Conference Center: 31301 Evergreen, West Ann Arbor Trail, Plymouth (888) 889- whatever they want to talk Movie Series includes rock to sing-a-long favorj- beers on tap, plus more in Birmingham. 4ART, www.lotusartsgallery.com. about." Frankenstein (1931) featur­ ites. Admission: $10 I bottles, and food ingredi­ Birmingham Unitarian Church: Winter Wonders Next Step Studios S Gallery: Featuring glass And, don't forget the ing Boris Karloff, 7 p.m. B Station 885, 885 j ents from local vendors. Glass Show and Holiday Sale, Nov. 1,3865! works by Kaiser Suidan, Craig Paul Nowak, tapas. Thursday, Oct 30. Running Starkweather, offers "W|ne Hermann's is striving to Woodward, Bloomfield Hills, (248) 647-2380. John Gargano, Susan Beiner and many oth­ reduce its carbon footprint Bohemian National Home Gallery: 2009 Tillman, ers, 530 Hilton, Ferndale (248) 342-5074, • Sean O' Callaghan's, time is 71 minutes. All seats Down Wednesdays." A11J Detroit, (313) 525-5253, www.jeromium. www.nextstepstudio.com. 821 Penniman Avenue, (734) are $3. bottles, of wine are half-pff by using air hand dryers, com/bohouse.htm. Northville Art House: 215 W. Cady, (248) 344- 4-59-6666. • Walker/ Buzenb erg and there's live entertain­ greenware and light timers. 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M Art Studio: Bob Ross-style painting class­ Oakland University, Rochester, (248) 370- es, 1-5 p.m. one Sunday per month; free 3005. fine art portfolio assessments for college- Orchard Lake Framing & Gallery: Works In Oil & bound students,, 28691N. Liiley, Canton, Pastel by Sharon Will, October, 4301 Orchard (734) 453 -3710,'www,dmartstudio.com. Lake Road, West Bloomfield, (248) 538-9021, Plan 9 runs through Kevin McGeehan, Marke . Farmington City Gallery: Costick Center, 28600 www.orchardlaketraming.com. ELECTION acrylic, pen and ink, and IIMile, (248) 473-1856. Paint Creek Centerforthe Arts: Amanda Thatch FROM PAGE D1 stoneworks and more. Saturday, Nov. 15. Free admis­ Sobolewski, and Natalie Farmington Community Library: 235O0 Liberty, and Andrew Thompson, through Nov. 8; Tom Admission is free. sion. ; Sullivan. Jason Grimm is the (248) 553.6261, www.suzannebauman.com. Carey's Scary Monsters, through Nov. 8; Metro Detroit art­ At Tangent Gallery, 715. E Last, The Second City i musical director and Jennifer First United Methodist Church: 1589 W. Maple, Holiday Objects Up and Down, Nov. 22-Jan. ists Sharon Bida, Candice Milwaukee in Detroit is an group is chiming in. :: Ruffner is the stage manager. Birmingham 3, shoppers preview, 9 a.m.-noon Nov, 22, Gailery@VT; Village Theatre at Cherry Hill, reception and silent auction, 7-10 p.m. Nov. Brancik, Michael Evangelista, exhibit The Last Days of Plan Deface The Nation is The Tickets for DeFace The 50400 Cherry Hill Road, Canton, (734) 394- 22,407 Pine, Rochester, (248) 651-4110, Vironica Heide, Peggy 9 from Washington with art­ Second City's all-political Nation are available at the 5300, www.canton-mi.org/uillagetheater, www.pccart.org. 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Thanksgiving reci BY UNA MINI Once coated in oil, place squash owners, new menu pieces in a glass baking dish, sprinkle STAFF WRITER BY IAMA MINI with salt and pepper and dot with a STAFF WRITER Do you have a Thanksgiving side few small pieces of whole butter. If dish to share with readers? you prefer a sweeter taste, use cin­ namon or nutmeg instead of salt The new Red Dragon Where: 44515 W. Arm Arbor Perhaps it's your grandmother's and pepper. Bake uncovered in a 375 in Plymouth has had Road, (T34) 354-7576, www.red- great stuffing recipe, oraberry pie degree oven for about 45 minutes, new owners for just two .dragonplymoutfi.com you found online that me family until tender. months, but already offers nowcraves every year. Price: Lurches start at $4.50, an expansive menu and I could live all month on side will soon obtain a liquor dinner at $6 dishes like stuffing, cranberry PUMPKIN BREAD BY LANA MINI license. Cuisine: Chinese, Cantonese, sauce, mashed potatoes with Candice Ngai, owns the and Spicy Szechuan Styles mushroom gravy, pumpkin pie 1&%cupflour ' restaurant with her fam­ Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mondays- and one of my favorite things in the 'Atsp-baking powder . ily. She hopes the friendly, Thursday; 11 a.m.-ll p.m. Friday; world: my aunt's pumpkin bread. 1 tsp. baking soda warm atmosphere her fam­ noon-11 p.m. Saturday; noon-lO I love it so much I want to share %tsp.salt j' ily creates at Red Dragon p.m. Sunday. Open holidays it with you. Try it and let me know % tsp. cinnamon will attract local, friendly if you like it Mark Strausberg, Chef \ tsp. nutmeg families as customers. Capacity: 80 Seats Partner of Fleming's Restaurant Dress code: Casual l&kup sugar "All of the staff tries in Livonia, also shares his Fall \ cup shortening (soy margarine) to make everyone feel at Atmosphere: Relaxed Harvest Medley dish. home. The restaurant is "One of my favorite recipes this \ tsp. vanilla bright and we have items time of the year is also one of the kup walnuts with a Chinese and an shrimp toast, sesame simplest to execute," Strausberg 2 eggs (*see note below for vegan sub­ American flare to them," chicken and stir fry veg­ said "Every major grocery store stitute) . Ngai said. etables. has a huge variety of winter 1 cup canned organic pumpkin Realize here that if "We have a lot of choices squashes available now including kup water you're hard to please, the that most restaurants do Ambercup, Carnival, Delicata, Optional: raisins or cranberries -1 think it Ngais will do what they not. To name a few unique Golden Nugget, Kabocha, Sweet needs raisins, always can to make you a dish you dishes we have awesome Dumpling, and Turbans. These are Preheat oven to 350 degrees. love. fried dumplings, beef rib, just a sampling of what I pick up at In a separate bowl sift together "If we don't have some­ sizzling rice soup and Kroger's and Miller's once a week all the dry ingredients. Inalarge thing on the menu for chicken over soft noodles. for home." bowl cream together the shortening, people we will try to make These are my personal His recipe and the pumpkin sugar, vanilla and egg — one egg at it for them," Ngai said. favorites," Ngai said. bread are listed below. a time. Fold in the pumpkin. Stir in "Originally we didn't put The freeze fruits bever­ Send your recipe and include dry ingredients and the water into Cashew Chicken or Curry ages include both real fruit your name, the city where you the large bowl. Stir until smooth Chicken on the menu, but and juice such as straw­ reside and your phone number in Fold in nuts, raisins or cranberries. because everyone request­ berry, watermelon, coco­ case we have any questions. Pour into bread pan. Bake at 350. ed it so much we added it." nut, honeydew, pineapple, We will print mem in upcoming Here is the tricky.part: The origi­ The Red Dragon opened mango and more. issues before the holidays. nal recipe says for 45-55 minutes but August 20 and what The restaurant offers E-mail: I^nini@hometownlife. some people bake longer, depending on your oven and pans. For my dark makes it different from delivery to local residents com Subject line: Thanksgiving pans, I bake for 60 minutes. How­ other Asian restaurants within a two-mile range, Side Dish ever for lighter steel pans, if you use is its massive combina­ but orders must be more make aloaf wider than a standard tion menu, plus low prices. than $25. Red Dragon bread pan, the bread may have to Chinese vegetable soup is manly delivers to business FALL HARVEST MEDL£Y BY FLEMING'S PHOTOS BY TOM H0FFMEYER|STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER bake for 75 minutes. Start testing it $1.50; tofu vegetable soup customers or large parties. UVONIA CHEF MARK STRAUSBERG with a toothpick at 45 minutes. is $4.50; and mushroom "We are trying our best Owner Candice Ngai, left, and her friend and server Lisa Nguyen present 6 pounds various squash varieties *For a vegan recipe, replace the rice soup is. $2. to fit in this community a dish of Velvet Tofu and Beef Rib respectively in the newly opened Red 3-4tbsp. vegetable oil, eggs with Ener-G egg replacer, a There are 32 single and cater to our custom­ Dragon in Plymouth. Salt and pepper to taste boxed dry substance found at natural combination plates, with • ers needs," Ngai said. "We Whole butter as needed food stores and mainstream grocery stores. Or remember this rule for prices beginning at $6. are always opened to sug­ former owners. ture on my own, I have my Optional: cinnamon or nutmeg gestions on how we can entire family behind me baking: One tbsp. milled flax seed The double combo plate, "I am 23 years old: I Remove the outer rind of the $8.50, is fried rice and improve or change to make have my family to support all the way. They were in and three tbsp. water equals one egg squash, then cut in half Usinga for fluffy cake results. Or, one tbsp. an egg roll with 13 entree our establishment better." me with my first restau­ the restaurant business for spoon, remove the seeds and mem­ choices (choose two) such The new Red Dragon has rant," Ngai said. "Even over 40 years. I couldn't do soy milk powder, one tbsp. corn­ brane. 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Sister Gemma Legel was waiting for the angels to arrive at Divine Savior Catholic Church in Westland late Monday afternoon when she stopped to talk about the Parade of Saints. The nun came up with the idea to bring the revered religious figures to life by having the first to eighth grade students dress up as saints for the event which was ** held in place of their regular catechism class. Shortly after everyone had taken their seats, including St. Gabriel and St. 4 Michael the Archangel, she a gave a short presentation. i In the chapel Sister Legel ji •* had assembled a display of • • ii r ^ relics including a piece of • clothing worn by Fr. Solanus i ' t * ."•< Casey, the priest who began •ii the tradition of feeding the * •'. H poor at the Capuchin Soup Kitchen in Detroit during The Great Depression. While Seven-year-old Emiiy Gaff ka, right, shows off her St. Joan of Ark costume to Brendan Weick who is dressed as St. Casey is not recognized as a Joseph, during the Parade of Saints night at Divine Savior in Westland. saint, the Catholic Church is in the process of beatification or MEMORABLE LESSON she said. in attendance. The 7-year- declaring the diseased priest One by one the children Christopher Pernak knew old was dressed in cardboard as a subject of religious venera­ came to the front of the room exactly who he was as the boy armor, spray painted gold. tion. To become a saint, people to tell about their saint. Kyle cradled a stuffed lamb. The "She was a warrior and she • either had to live as models Broffitt, 9, of Plymouth, was 7-year-old borrowed the toy loved poor people," Emily said. of holiness or be martyred for St. Martin of Tours, the patron from his cousin to dress as their faith. of soldiers. St. Francis of Assisi in brown HONORING SAINTS, SOULS "We're here to honor saints "He gave it up (being a sol­ robes. Sister Legel and a number of and God and celebrating All dier)," Kyle said. "He didn't "He liked helping animals staff had worked on the lesson Chris Pernak, 7, of Canton wears a St. Francis of Assisi costume for the Saints," said Sister Legel. She want to do violent acts." and people," said Christopher for weeks. After the children Parade of Saints at Divine Savior in Westland. went on to explain the Feast of Later, Kyle said he learned of Canton. "God created all had finished telling about their All Saints is usually observed to honor saints and that saints kinds of creatures and they're saints she had them parade said it did help her children saints longer, Katie, 9, was on Nov. 1, but is not a holy day can be pretty cool. my brothers and sisters. around the church before head­ learn more about the saints. St. Margaret of Scotland, the of obligation this year because Karen Hobyak, 11, wasn't His parents, Mary Pat and ing off to their classrooms to Logan, a first grade student, queen who fed orphans and it falls a day before Sunday. sure at first which saint she Larry Pernak, believe the make flags with the names of was Juan Diego, a Mexican the poor before she would eat. Instead Catholics celebrate All was going to be. parade was a great opportunity their patrons. Jeff Vernon was peasant who was visited by Jenny, 7, was dressed as the Souls Day Nov. 1-2, to remem­ The Garden City girl was to introduce the saints to chil­ presiding over his third grade the Blessed Mother (Jesus's North American Indian, ber the dead. dressed in a green robe so dren. catechism students. mother). Kateri Tekakwitha, patroness "How do you become a it seemed only natural she "Chris has really had to read "There's the fun of Owen, a fourth grader, was of ecology and the environ­ saint?" asked Sister Legel. would portray St. Patrick, her. about the different saints," said Halloween, dressing up as Pope John XXIII. ment. "Most were ordinary people. . favorite. Nevertheless she was Mary Pat Pernak. and learning about saints and "They were excited about "I liked how it brought the They loved God and showed excited about the event, the "It's a good experience," Hallows Eve which was a time dressing up and putting a cos­ saints to life, put a face with that love by loving their neigh­ first ever of its kind at Divine added her husband, Larry. "It's to honor souls of people who tume together," Graham said. the name," Engler said. bor. We're saints in the mak­ Savior. educational." had passed away," said Vernon Jodi Engler thinks the pro­ ing." "It's interesting how we're Emily Gaffka of Westland of Canton. cess will help her children [email protected] going to learn about saints," was one of several Joan of Arcs Robbie Graham of Westland retain their lesson on the (734)953-2145

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to Women", the Course I groups meet located at the southwest corner of Cherry Hilf, west of Venoy, Westland. informal gathering 6 p.m. every first Saturday of the month plus we 9:30-11 a.m. Mondays, and 7-8:30 p.m. Plymouth and Hubbard Roads, con­ Wednesday prayer and Bible study Sunday with scriptures and discus­ offer choir practice for all singers. Thursdays. Course V, called "Aquinas tinues its regular evening Bible Study Is 7 p.m. sion at the church on Middlebelt, one All visitors welcome. The church is FROM PAGE D6 for Beginners", is a new addition to program with an in-depth study of Youth fellowship every other; Friday block south of Ford Rd. at 11771 Newburgh at Plymouth Road, the ENDOW curriculum and avail­ The Gospel of Luke 7 p.m. on the 1st at 7 p.m. Call (734) 421-7620, Livonia. Call (734) 464-0990 for 1455, Ext. 200. able locally only at St. Michael's and 3rd Thursdays of each month Sunday worship Single Place Ministry details. Clothing bank 9:30-11:15 a.m. Tuesdays, All meet in the rectory. The informal classes The early service for the Anglican Single Place Ministry continues to Church services Free clothing (men, women and in the convent basement meeting are open to all interested persons Church of Livonia is at 7:45 a.m. at meet Thursdays 7:30-7:45 p.m. for Want a unique church experience? children) for those in need 10 a.m.- room. Women of all ages and faiths regardless of religious affiliation. To Trinity Church, 34500 Six Mile, west social time, 7:45-8 p.m. opening, 8-9 Join in Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. noon on the fourth Saturday of each welcome. $60 charge for materials, register, call (734) 261-1445, Ext. 200. of Farmington Road and next to p.m. program, at First Presbyterian for a service that wit! lift your entire month (Nov. 22, Dec. 27), at Canton but no woman will be turned away Time change Stevenson High School, Livonia. Church, 200 E. Main St., Northviile. family, but be prepared for what Christian Fellowship Clothing Bank, because of inability to pay. Register Faith Lutheran Church, 30000 Five The 10 a.m. service will continue to Call (248) 349-0911 or visit www! wilt happen after just one service at 8775 Ronda Drive, south of Joy by calling (734) 261-1455, Ext. 207, or Mile, west of Middlebelt, Livonia, be at the'Livonia YMCA at 14255 Stark singleplace.org. Cost is $5. Riverside Park Church of God, 11771 between Haggerty and Li!ley. For online at www.endowonline.com. St. returned to its fall-spring worship Road, between Lyndon and the I-96 Prince of Peace Church Newburgh (corner of Plymouth Road), information, call (734) 404-2480, Michael's is at 11441 Hubbard, south • schedule. Services are at 8:15 a.m. service drive. The Web site is www. Recovery, inc., meets at 10 a.m., Livonia. Call (734) 464-0990 for visit www.CantonCF.org or send e- of Plymouth Road, Livonia, and 10:45 a.m., with Sunday School hischurch.us. •every Wednesday at the church, information. [email protected]. Choral rehearsals at 9:30 a.m. for all ages. For informa­ Reformed Protestant services Walnut Lake Road and Green, West Tai Chi class Thanksgiving Day dinner Oakland Choral Society has begun tion, visit www.livonfaith.org. The doctrines and teachings of Bloomfield. Recovery, Inc., is an Orchard United Methodist Church, Don't be alone for the holiday. Come Tuesday evening rehearsals for its Wednesday activities solid, Reformed Protestantism are international, non-profit, self-help 30450 Farmington Road, Farmington to Our Lady of Loretto Family Center Christmas concerts with profes­ Have resumed at 7 p.m. at Grace preached by the Rev. Sean Humby' community based service organiza­ Hills, is hosting a Tai Chi Class by Sam 2-5 p.m. Thursday, Nov, 27, at Six Mile sional soloists and orchestra. On .Christian Fellowship, on the west 3:30 p.m. Sundays at the Detroit tion that helps people with nervous . Purdy, Wu Style Tai Chi. This medita­ and Beech Daly. For reservations, call Dec. 6 the group performs Benjamin side of Middlebelt, one block south Preaching Station of the Free Church and emotional disorders reduce their tive form of Martial Arts is great (313) 534-9000 on or before Monday, Britten's "St. Nicolas," and J.S. of Six Mile. The special four week • of Scotland (Continuing), at Cherry suffering and improve their guality for reducing stress and is great for Nov. 24. Bach's "Cantata Wachet auf," and study focuses on the Hebraic Roots" Hill School, 50440 Cherry Hill, corner of life. Call Martha Paul at (248) 682- over-all health memory and balance. Music at St. John's on Dec. 14 Handel's "Messiah." of Our Christian Faith, taught by of Ridge, Canton. For information, 9362 or e-mail her at marthapaul@ Everyone is welcome from beginning A Festival of Lessons and Carols, 7 Registration begins at 7:00 p.m., Yvonne Moore. For information, visit call (734) 402-7186, send e-mail to sbcglobal.net, to experienced participants at any p.m., Sunday, Dec. I with the parish's with rehearsal 7:30-9 p.m., at www.gcfeilowship.org or call (734) [email protected], or visit www. Tai Chi and strength classes time. Classes continue every Monday. music groups; Collegium Musicum Birmingham Unitarian Church, 38651 525-6019. members.aol.com/rsiworship/detroit. Orchard United Methodist Church is Cost per class depends on nurnber performs cantatas and instrumental Woodward, BioomfieldHilis. Thursday fellowship dinner html. hosting a Tai Chi class 7-8:30 p.m. of participants. For information or works, 6 p.m. Sunday, March 29, All singers who can read music are All are welcome, 6 p.m. dinners Sanskrit chanting Mondays in the Mac at the church, to reserve your space, call (248) 701- • 2009, and The Saline Fiddlers, 6 p.m., welcome. catered by The Cookie Lady, Susan An ongoing, weekly class taught 30450 Farmington Road, Farmington 1587 or (248) 626-3620. Visit www. Sunday, May 17,2009, at St. John's Membership dues $55 for fall sea­ Navarro, at St. James Presbyterian by Ania Kopczynski, 7-8:30 p.m. Hills. The cost per class is $10 or $40 orchardumc.org for updates. Thrift Episcopal Church, 574 S. Sheldon, son ($30 for students age 30 and Church, 25350 W. Six Mile, Bedford. Thursdays, at Renaissance Unity, prepaid for five classes. store Plymouth. All concerts are free under). Music cost additional. For Cost is $8. Call (313) 534-7730. 11200 E. 11 Mile, Warren. No pre- The strength class takes place 9:30- Open Wednesdays 9:30-11:30 a.m. and except The Saline Fiddlers ($7 and * information, call (248) 391-0184. Eucharlstic adoration regjstration reguired. A free-will 10:30 a.m. Monday.and Wednesday. Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at St. available in advance or at door). Call New worship schedule St. Michael the Archangel Church collection taken at the session. For Cost is $5 per class, Drop-ins wel­ James Presbyterian Church, 25350 W, (734)453-0190. Worship 8 a.m. Sunday, Faith Forum in Livonia continues its monthly information, call (586) 353-2300 or come. ' Six Mile, Redford. Call (313) 534-7730. & Other Options at 9 a.m., and program of Prayer and Eucharistic visit www.renaissanceunity.org. For information, call (248) 626-3620 New schedule • Worship and Sunday school at 10 a.m. Adoration on the third Wednesday of Church schedule or visit www.orchardumc.org. 9 a.m. Sunday school for all ages and ENDOW Wednesday Worship at 7:30 p.m. in each month. The church is open for Garden City Presbyterian Church Church offerings Faith Forum, 10 a.m. Worship Service St. Michael the Archangel Parish is the chapel at Holy Cross Evangelical prayer and private worship from 10 continues its 10 a.m. Sunday wor­ Riverside Park Church of God, Sunday with Communion and nursery, at Holy hosting two different courses of Lutheran Church (ELCA), 30650 Six a.m. to 7 p.m. Benediction service in ship service with traditional hymns, worship is at 10 a.m., Wednesday Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church the Archdiocese of Detroit's ENDOW Mile, Livonia. Visitors welcome. For the evening. Call (734) 261-1455. scripture readings and choral music bible classes (child through adult) at (ELCA), 30650 Six Mile, Livonia; program, a continuing women's information, cali (734) 427-1414 or Worship schedule (fellowship follows). Youth Sunday 7 p.m. Youth outings held monthly. All visitors welcome. study group focused on the dignity visit www.holycrosslivonia.org. 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday (9:45 School and nursery care also avail­ The senior group (age 50 plus) has For more information, cali (734) 427- of women of all ages and faiths. Bible study a.m. Sunday School), at Community able at 10 a.m. lunch together every month. The 1414 or visit www.hoiycrossiivonia, Based on Pope John Paul !!'$ "Letter St. Michael the Archangel Church, Free Will Baptist Church, 33031 Adult Sunday School at 8:30 a.m. men get together for breakfast the org. Invitation Worsh ^ \\<,:ui \\ c \inom ! C>\| \\\I 1 MIHiMHHODM l i-i£K\M CNUK .-¾ \i:*M5l UI M '•'>!>

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