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BYOARRELLCLEM "It's a day I never thought I'd one day after the King holiday, his late parents, Dewey and humble in describing what his King's celebration at Annapolis OBSERVER STAFF WRITER live to see," said Westland City marking a two-day celebration Natherine, could have lived to style will be as keynote speaker. Park Church of Christ also Councilman Dewey Reeves, the that Reeves called truly his­ see America elect its first black "I'm not a speech-maker," he is noteworthy. The church is When Westland celebrates keynote speaker for the city's toric. president. said. "I'm a conversationalist." located in a neighborhood that the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther observance of King's birthday "We talk about having a Westland's ceremony hon­ Reeves started his third year made the National Register of King Jr. this month, the election at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19, dream. We talk about individu­ oring King will be open to onthe city council this month. Historic Places as one of the of Barack Obama as the nation's at Annapolis Park Church of als being judged by the content the public. Reeves, a retired He became only the second first U.S. suburbs populated first African-American presi­ Christ, on the southeast corner of their character and not by Washtenaw County sheriff dep­ African-American elected to largely by African-American dent will serve as a momentous of Annapolis and Henry Ruff. the color of their skin," Reeves uty and wardrobe consultant/ the council since Westland residents. reminder that some progress Obama's inauguration as the said. "It has come to fruition." custom clothier for his business, became a city in 1966. and change have been achieved. 44th U.S. president will come Reeves, 55, only wishes that Sartorial Impressions, was The city's tradition of having [email protected] | (313) 222-2238 Police seek suspects in 2 armed robberies BYOARRELLCLEM tion about the robbery is OBSERVER STAFF WRITER asked to call Westland police at (734) 721-6311 or (734) Westland police are inves­ 722-9600. tigating two armed robber­ The other robbery hap­ ies that occurred along the pened about 9:30 p.m. last Wayne Road corridor on the Friday when a lone gunman city's north side. robbed a Westland Shopping The latest incident hap­ Center store employee who pened about 5 a.m. Tuesday, was making a night deposit •** * r **« * -'v-/ f * when three young men at the Charter One Bank at , robbed a clerk inside the 7- Wayne and Warren, police Eleven store at Wayne and Sgt. Brian Miller said. ? '.#• * « ^1 Joy roads, police Lt. Dan "No shots were fired. The Karrick said...Two of ihehan- -guy-turned-over the money, dits stood watch by the door and the subject fled on foot," while a third pulled what Miller said. '•?, was described as a long gun The employee had gotten from his coat and forced the out of Ms car when he was t employee to take money from approached by a lone gun­ the cash register, Karrick man who was on foot, the said. sergeant said. The bandit The gunman also grabbed "took a handgun out of his the cash drawer before all pocket and demanded the three men ran out the door money," Miller said. and fled around the north The victim described the side of the building, near man as attack male, about the Westland-Livonia line, 25 years old and 140 pounds, TOM HAWLEYI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER the lieutenant said. No shots between 5 feet, 7 inches and Volunteer Jim Cook leaves the William P. Faust Public Library with books he delivers to homebound patrons. were fired. .5 feet, 9 inches, wearing a The clerk described the dark-colored hoodie. He also gunman as a black male, had what was described as 20 to 25 years old, shorter patchy facial hair, Miller than 5 feet, 10 inches tall said. Volunteers bring library to homebound patrons and wearing jeans and a Anyone who has informa­ dark-colored coat with a fur tion about the robbery is BY JUUE BROWN of Westland. said of his visits while deliver­ ested can call her at (734) 326- collar. asked to call Westland police. OBSERVER STAFF WRITER" "I think it's a neat program, ing library materials. "I've had 6123 to arrange an interview. The employee also said the Moreover, anonymous tips actually," Cook said. "I'm in some really wonderful experi­ "I try my best to match it up," other two men were black for a possible cash reward Eager readers are glad to see favor of anybody who reads." ences with them." she said about finding the right males of roughly the same may be made by calling Jim Cook of Westland at their The Westland library has Cook likes to talk with titles. "They still get all the age and height as the gun­ Crime Stoppers at (800) door. offered homebound delivery patrons about books dur­ same benefits of the library." man. One of them wore a SPEAK-UP. A retired Livonia Public to city residents for more than ing his visits, as does Andrea Perez, 29, finds it rewarding white coat with a fur collar To learn more about how Schools administrator, Cook five years. Books, audiobooks, Perez, a reference librarian and to include all in the library and and dark pants. The other Crime Stoppers works, go delivers books and other periodicals, videos and DVDs, homebound coordinator for larger community. wore a dark-colored coat, online to www.l800speakup. materials two days a month as well as CDs and cassettes the library. There are some 30 Delivery to homes follows dark pants and a red knit org. for homebound patrons of the are available. patrons active in the program cap. William P. Faust Public Library "I always have fun," Cook now, she said, and those inter­ Please see VOLUNTEERS, A3 Anyone who has informa­ dclemihometownlife.com 1.(313) 222-2238 Repeat sex offender from Garden Gity sentenced to prison

BY DARRELL CLEM happened near "We're pleased that this per­ District Judge Sandra Ference Cicirelli set the $1 million a while." OBSERVER STAFF WRITER a Westland son with that type of deviant Cicirelli set a $1 million cash bond because of concern that Smith had often avoided intersection. behavior is off the streets," bond. Smith had a history of Smith had violated his proba­ lengthy prison sentences A repeat sex offender from Smith was Westland Police Chief James sex-related crimes, includ­ tion orders by going near the because his crimes were mis­ Garden City could spend sentenced by Ridener said Tuesday, follow­ ing allegations in December schools, posing a potential demeanors rather than felo­ up to five years in prison Wayne County ing Smith's sentencing. of 2007 that he masturbated threat to students. nies. Even though indecent for exposing himself last Circuit Judge Smith's latest sentence beside a Westland road. "My concern was not only exposure is a misdemeanor, June to passing motorists in Brian Sullivan. came after he was arrested Smith also had served an for the public safety, but espe­ Sullivan was able to send Westland. His troubles Smith to prison because of his Smith last June for allegations he 89-day jail term after he was cially for the safety of the chil­ Steven Brian Smith, 46, began to was "standing totally naked spotted near two Garden City dren," Cicirelli said Tuesday. prior record. learned Tuesday that he will mount after he was released and posing for traffic" near elementary schools. He was With the latest sentenc­ Cicirelli said that while spend two years/six months in 2006 following a 12-year the busy Venoy-Cherry Hill then released in April of last ing, Cicirelli said, "at least Smith is in prison, "I hope he to five years behind bars after prison term for second-degree intersection, police Sgt. Debra year, just two months before now our (Westland) resi­ gets the help that he needs." pleading guilty to indecent criminal sexual conduct Mathews has said. he exposed himself in the lat­ dents —and the residents of exposure for an incident that involving a boy. At that time, Westland 18th est incident. Garden City — will be safe for dclemthometownlife.com | (313) 222-2238

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Christmas tree pickup Westland's Department of Avenue and south of Palmer. LPS trustee's husband hired for Public Service declares a snow The pickup time and loca­ The Westland Department emergency when six (6) inches or tion for Westland residents of Public Service is collecting more of snow has fallen, a decla­ south of Michigan Avenue is natural Christmas trees that are ration that is also detailed in the 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 12, or the City of Westland's 2009 City cal­ second Monday of each month; temporary energy manager role set at the curbs of homeowners on their regular rubbish day now endar which was recently mailed at St. James United Methodist through Friday, Jan. 16. No other to more 40,000 Westland homes Church, 30055 Annapolis, The husband of the Livonia The appointment was vices for LPS. compost will be accepted during and businesses. between Henry Ruff and Public Schools board of educa­ administrative; it was not As Harvey was, Markarian is this pickup. For more informa­ A snow emergency requires Middlebelt. Their direct tele­ tion president has been tapped brought to the school board for being trained through Energy tion regarding natural tree the removal of all vehicles from phone number is (734) 729-1737. to fill in as energy manager for a vote. Education. disposal or the organization of a a city right-of-way. Failure to do Senior citizens living in Taylor the next year and a half. Energy Education Inc. The district made good special pickup, call DPS at (734) so could result in a vehicle being Towers may collect their food at Eric Markarian, a 22-year re-interviewed and recom­ progress in its energy conser­ 728-1770 or go online to www. towed and/or ticketed. Major Taylor Towers and must contact employee with the district, mended Markarian. "We felt, vation program, Hosman said. cityofwestland.com. roads are plowed first, followed • their building manager for their will take over the role for Joe without question (he) was the He gave a rough estimate of by subdivision streets. day of distribution. Greenwood Harvey, a reservist who has best qualified to meet the job $100,000 in savings thus far, Essay contest For additional information, Villa residents must pick up their been called for active duty in responsibilities," Liepa said. but said actual amounts have Essay contest please call (734) 728-1770 or go food items at Greenwood Villa. the armed services. Markarian most recently not yet been calculated. The What does Dr. King's vision online to www.cityofwestland. For the month of January, Markarian was the district's served as building supervi­ shift to a new energy manager of unity look like? The City of com. distribution will include car­ second choice from a pool of sor for the Western Wayne should not be a setback, he Westland is encouraging local rots, peaches, red kidney beans, applicants for the $65,000 a Skill Center. His wife, Cynthia said. "We hope not," Hosman youth to participate in the city's Coffee Hours rice, frozen beef and at least year job. The position was cre­ Markarian, is in her fifth year said. annual Dr. Martin Luther King, State Rep. Richard LeBlanc, one more item. This program ated earlier this year when LPS on the school board, and is its Harvey, Hosman said, made Jr. poster and essay contest. D-Westland, will hold his next is administered by the Wayne contracted with consultants president this year. it known during the applica­ Students who attend the local coffee hour 9-10:30 a.m. County Office of Senior Services. Energy Education Inc. to look "It obviously raises some tion process that he was in the Wayne-Westland Community Monday, Jan. 12, at the Westland All food allocations, distribution at ways to save on utility bills. questions, which is under­ National Guard and could be Schools and/or live in Westland Bailey Recreation Center, 36651 sites, and dates of distribution The district's energy manag­ standable," said Cynthia called to serve. It's unfortunate can submit a poster which hon­ Ford. Citizens are welcome to are determined by that agency. er visits schools and buildings Markarian. But, she added, for the district, he said, but ors Dr. King. Students should visit with LeBlanc and discuss For more information, call at all hours to perform energy "it would be unfortunate if my good for the country. "He's a use a standard-sized poster issues and/or concerns. The local the Dorsey Center's surplus food audits, tracks data to pinpoint husband was held back because great guy," Hosman said. board and include their name, coffee hour takes place on the hotline at (734) 595-0366. equipment malfunctions that I was board president." When Harvey returns, address, phone number, as well second Monday of each month. could lead to overconsumption In response to resident Lloyd Markarian would then go back as the name of their school and' Residents who have any com­ Spaghetti dinner and -works with staff to create a Romick's comment at the Nov. to his former job classification, grade. Essays cannot exceed 500 ments or concerns, can also con­ The monthly spaghetti dinner culture of energy savings. 24 board meeting that "this retaining seniority, though words and must also include the tact LeBlanc toll-free at (888)- is back at the Dyer Senior Center Harvey, who was to be just reeks of back door deals," his building assignment may contact information. 737-5325 or at (517)-373-2576. in Westland. Enjoy spaghetti, deployed this month, expects Liepa said that is not the case. change, Hosman said. Posters and essays must LeBlanc also invites residents salad and desert for $6 as well as to return from Iraq in mid- "It was certainly no behind- Cyndi Markarian had voted be dropped off at Westland's to join him for refreshments entertainment. Dinner is being 2010. He would then resume the-scenes back door deal," against hiring the enetgy government access channel, and an informal fireside chat served 4-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23. his job. Liepa said. consultant, in a 4-3 vote this WLND, at 33455 W. Warren 6-8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, at the The Dyer Center is at 36745 Markarian was next on the Eric Markarian has worked March. Road, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday William P. Faust Public Library, Marquette, east of Newburgh, list among the initial candi­ in a number of buildings, has She said until she sees docu­ through Friday or the Bailey 6123 Central City Parkway, in Westland. For more informa­ dates, said Supt. Randy Liepa. experience working with elec­ mented savings, she hasn't Recreation Center at 36651 Ford Westland. tion, call (734) 419-2020. The He said the district did not tricity, and heating and cool­ changed her mind on the deci­ behind Westland City Hall. For more information, call center also has bingo at 1 p.m, repost the job because the ing systems, and is adept with sion, which she said makes All essays and posters must LeBlanc toll-free at (888) 737- Wednesdays. replacement would be only computers, said Rod Hosman, for interesting conversations be received by Jan. 9. The 5325 or send an e-mail to rich- temporary. director of administrative ser­ around the dinner table. three poster finalists and the [email protected]. Glow Skate essay winner must be available State Sen. Glenn Anderson, Grab your skates and head to attend Westland's Martin D-Westland, also will hold local for the Mike Modano Arena on Luther King Day Ceremony slat­ coffee hours in Westland and Friday nights for Glow Skate. ed for 9:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19, Redford Monday, Jan. 12. He Cruise around the rink with Energy manager amped up about savings so far at the Annapolis Park Church will be at the William P. Faust blacklight illumination 7:30-9 of Christ, at 30355 Annapolis. Public Library, 6123 Central p.m. Admission is $3.50 for A single light bulb left on period the year before, Harvey can cut a typical electric bill For more information, call (734) City Parkway, Westland, 9-10 adults and $2.50 for children. during Thanksgiving break reported to the school board by one-sixth, he said. That 467-3200. a.m., then move to Redford for a Skate rentals are $2.50. The was all energy manager Joe last month. is a significant savings, he 10:30-11:30 a.m. coffee hour at arena is at 6210 Wildwood at Harvey found in the 26 schools Harvey, a reservist who has said, when you consider that Snow alerts the Redford Community Center, Hunter, east of Wayne Road. he visited that weekend, dur­ since been called for active Churchill High School has a WLND-TV, Westland's gov­ 12121 Hemingway. For more information, call (734) ing his time in that role for duty in the armed services, $21,000 electricity bill per ernment access channel, along Constituents who would 729-4560. Livonia Public Schools. Fifty- gave a progress report Dec. 8. month, one-third of that due to one computers were left run­ lighting. with the city's newly redesigned like to address an issue with Preschool As energy manager, he met Web site, wwwxityofwestland. Anderson but are unable ning, of 6,000 in the district. with staff to explain how they -t "We've made huge improve­ com, now has the capability to to attend may contact him Willow Creek Cooperative When he started the job five could do their part. Now, class­ ments," Harvey said. "As a announce snow alerts and school by mail at P.O. Box 30036, Preschool is currently accepting months prior, Harvey said, "If I room lights and computers whole, I'm incredibly happy closings. Lansing, MI, 48933; by phone ; enrollment into its Parent/Tot, ; found one room with the lights are turned off. After school, with the results." While WLND-TV (Channel at (517) 373-1707; or by e-mail : Young 3's, 3-year and 4-year off, I was happy." only a few hall lights are used. Costs savings have not yet 10 for Wide Open West subscrib­ at SenatorAnderson@senate. programs. Willow Creek is at The district has reduced Afternoon custodians, as a been calculated. The board ers and Channel 12 for Comcast michigan.gov. 36660 Cherry Hill in Westland. energy consumption by group, have been -'outstand­ will get another update with viewers) has been broadcasting For more information, call the 787,590 kilowatts from July to ing," he said. kilowatt and dollar savings snow emergencies, the sta­ Surplus food preschool at (734) 326-0078. October 2008 over the same Minimizing the lighting later this year. tion will now include school The day, times, and locations closings for Wayne-Westland that Westland residents can Support Group Community Schools and Livonia obtain surplus federal food have Do you have a family member Public Schools. bee set for the month of January. currently serving time in prison, "It is imperative that we uti­ All residents north of a subject that you can't easily 2 men charged with breaking into home lize each of the methods at our Michigan Avenue can pick up discuss with just anyone? Now, disposal to inform and com­ their commodities 10 a.m. to 2 there's a place for help - for con­ BY LEANNE ROGERS , On Dec. 30, police were Based on their inter­ municate with our residents," p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, at the versation - for understanding of , OBSERVER STAFF WRITER called to a home in the,6900 view with Barnhart, police said Westland Mayor William Dorsey Community Center, what you are going through. block of Areola after wit­ obtained a search warrant for R.Wild. 32715 Dorsey, north of Michigan Hope-4-Healing is a free Two men have been arrest­ nesses reported seeing two 28228 Warren in Westland. ongoing support group for those ed for breaking into a home men apparently breaking in Goupill had been staying at a who have loved ones in prison, on Areola Dec. 30. through a side door. One wit­ home on the property, which providing a safe place to talk Dustin Barnhart of ness told police the men had is the site of a landscaping about it, share with and learn Wayne and Andre Goupill knocked on his door and told company. GARDEN CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT from others. The group meets of Westland, both 21, were him they were looking for a Police reported recovering 6000MIDDLEBELT the second Monday of every arraigned Jan. 2 in 21st lost dog. jewelry hidden in a landscap­ GARDEN CITY, MI 48135 month beginning in January District Court on a charge of The homeowner reported ing company truck after they 2009 at Kirk of Our Savior second-degree home invasion. jewelry, valued at nearly interviewed Goupill. The The following vehicles have been deemed abandoned and will be sold Presbyterian Church, 36660 Both remain in custody after $1,100, had been stolen. investigation into a number of at public auction on Tuesday, January 13, 2009, at 9:00 a.m. The Cherry Hill, in Westland. auction is to be held at Westland Car Care Towing, 6375 Hix Rd., not posting a $500,000/10- Officers developed informa­ recent residential break-ins is Westland, MI 48185. For more information, call percent bond. Not guilty pleas tion that led them to Barnhart continuing, police said. Bonnie at (734) 646-2237 or e- were entered for both men, at his Westland home, where Please note: The bidding will start at the towing and storage charges. mail hope4healing@rocketmail. who are scheduled for prelim­ they recovered 11 pawn slips [email protected] com. inary examination Jan. 12. for assorted jewelry. 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VOLUNTEERS City names library board FROM PAGE At a personal interview, which president technology director Perez does in person at the patron's home. There are BY DARRELL CLEM ing approval Central City Parkway, between no overdue fines, she auto­ '• OBSERVER STAFF WRITER . from the Ford and Warren. matically renews titles unless seven-member With Bourdeau as board there's a hold. An appointed official credit­ Westland City president, Napsha said, "I Perez is in touch with coor­ ed with helping to restore calm Council. think the library has really dinators at local senior homes, to a Westland public library Bourdeau grown and improved in the last and some adult children call once clouded by controversy plans to resign year and a half." for their senior parents. has been hired to lead the city his volunteer City officials decided a few She's in good shape right to a more technologically savvy Bourdeau post on the years ago to eliminate the future. now for volunteers, but people L . 1 . „ a&& i library board, manager of information sys­ can call if they're interested in Westland Library Board which has calmed after a series tems post and bring in an out­ being a coordinator. ' TOM HAWLEY | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER President Daniel Bourdeau has of controversies that included side firm to handle the duties. "I think it's because it's indi­ Andrea Perez, homebound coordinator/reference librarian, works with volunteers been chosen for a $75,690-a- the firing of two library direc­ However, they now believe the vidualized," Perez said of the like Jim Cook of Westland to get books delivered to homebound readers. year job of manager of infor­ tors and allegations that an city's technology needs warrant program's popularity, noting mation systems, putting him at ex-board member sexually a full-time director. that patrons can get just what head for adult services at the people with a temporary dis­ the helm of the city's computer harassed a former administra­ Councilman James Godbout, they want. Westland library. "They get ability like a broken leg that and technology efforts. He has tive assistant. who has helped steer the city's She finds homebound individualized care. It's a very leaves them homebound. held similar positions in the Bourdeau was among the technology committee, lauded patrons like nonfiction now, well-received program." "A lot of times if you're private sector, most recently board members who hired cur­ Bourdeau's credentials. including current events and Materials are dropped off homebound you have limited with Comerica Bank. rent Director Cheryl Napsha "He's very capable, and I'm biographies — "They still want and picked up every second people you interact with," "I think his experience will in May 2007. He has been sure he will be doing a great to be challenged and keep up Wednesday. You don't have to Kwik said. "It's just a service serve the city well," Mayor involved in such efforts as job for us," Godbout said. with what's going on" — and be a senior, she said, to use we're really happy we're able to William Wild said Monday, on developing a long-term stra­ one reader wants large print it. The service is available for provide." the night his pick won sweep- tegic plan for the library on dclemiriometownHfe.com I (313)222-2238 new books, which are costly. "I always look forward to home delivery days," said Perez, who delivers materi­ als to a few patrons. A couple are in their 50s, but there are also two in their 90s, and she admires their continuing to read. "We come to them," said Perez, who enjoys hearing old Detroit stories. One avid Hillary Clinton supporter would watch CNN during the recent presidential race and share her views. "Just everything they've experienced, that's fun to lis­ ten to," Perez said. It can be sad. She's only had one patron pass away, but Perez finds the emotional con­ nection greater than working the reference desk. At 78 and retired, Cook also \ enjoys that challenge, lie and . s wife Elizabeth, a retired regis­ tered nurse, were volunteering at the Westland library when it opened in the 1990s. They t helped with checking in mate­ rials and later shelving them. *, He'd had a call from former library staffer Joe Burchill r asking for help with the home- •

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Listings for the Community Calendar Class reunion and support patients at the end of life. can be submitted by e-mail at sma- Garden City High School Class of Volunteers can provide companion­ sonihometownlife.com. They also 1989 will hold its 20th reunion 6 p.m. ship, write a memoir, provide respite can be mailed to Sue Mason at 615 W. to midnight Aug. 29,2009, at Joy for family or work as office support. Lafayette - Second Level, Detroit, Ml Manor in Westiand. Tickets are $65 ' A free 18-hour training program is 48226, or faxed to her attention at fax before March 1 and $75 March 2-June. provided at the VNA headquarters, at (313) 223-3318. For more informa­ 1. Tickets includes, dinner, premium 25900 Greenfield Road, Suite 600. tion, call (313) 222-6751. open bar, DJ, door prizes, picture.CD Registration is required. (248) 967- and other gifts. Tickets are available 8361 or visit www.vna.org. UPCOMING EVENTS for purchase at www.gardencity89. Seasons Hospice Elvis night com or by contacting Paula at gch- Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care is , Elvis Presley will be highlighted [email protected]. looking for volunteers to provide com­ when the State Wayne Theater, 35310 Fish Dial-^-Ride panionship to patients dealing with Michigan Ave. in Wayne, hosts a clas­ •Fish Dial-A-Ride of Western Wayne life limiting illness. No special skills, sic movie night Jan. 8, which would County is seeking volunteer drivers. A other than objectivity and compas­ have been Elvis* 74th birthday. The nonprofit community service group, sion, are needed. Training provided. night will feature two showings of it provides door-to-door rides to non­ Volunteers are matched with patients the 1964 classic film "Viva Las Vegas" emergency medical and other neces­ in their own community. For more starring Elvis and Ann Margret, at 6:15 sary appointments for senior and dis­ information please call Ruth at (800) p.m. and 9 p.m. At 8 p.m., there will be abled residents of Garden City, Livonia 370-8592. a special performance by Fred Wolfe, and Westiand who are unable to drive Literacy Council an Elvis tribute artist All tickets are and have no alternative transporta­ The Community Literacy Council $5, and includes both shows. For more tion. Volunteers can specify days, (CLC) is looking for volunteer tutors information, call the theater at (734) times, and areas they're willing to in Western Wayne County to help 326-4600 or visit the Web site at www. drive. For additional information, call adults improve their reading, writing ci.wayne.mi.us. (888) 660-2007 and leave a message. and communication skills. The CLC Railroadiana Higher Rock Cafe will provide training to interested Ss. Simon and Jude Church's Ushers The Wayne-Westland Salvation Army volunteers. Previous experience or a ' Club will sponsor a Toys and Train presents the Higher Rock Cafe the sec­ bachelor's degree is not required. The Show noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, in ond and fourth Fridays of the month council will provide free training and the church hall at 32500 Palmer, west at its facility at 2300 Venoy, south of materials, and then match you with an of Merriman, Admission to the show is Palmer, Westiand, Doors open at 7:30 adult student in your area. Call (734) $2 per person, $4 per family. Food and Wish you were here p.m. Live bands perform beginning at 8 416-4906 for more information. beverages are available. Parking is Minnie Mouse joined the McConnel! family - Mark, Sherry, Allison and Grace - of Westiand pose with their p.m. Admission is free, however, a free Heartland Hospice free. There will be approximately 130 Westiand Observer during a recent visit to the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla. If you go will offering will be taken to support Heartland Hospice is looking dealer tables available at $10 each. To on vacation, be sure to take a picture with your Observer newspaper and e-mail it to Sue Mason at smasonf the bands. Check out Higher Rock on for caring and dedicated people reserve a dealer table, call Norm at hometownlife.com. Be sure to include your name and information about your photo. the Web at www.tsa.higherrockcafe.4t. with an interest in serving termi­ (734) 595-8327. Dealer set-up is 9 a.m. com or call (734) 722-3660. nally ill patients and their families in on the day of the show. Washtenaw, western Wayne, Monroe Men's retreat 36660 Cherry Hill, in Westiand. For Friends of Rouge Charity casino VOLUNTEERS and Livingston counties. Volunteers Men are invited to participate in a additional information, contact ... The Friends of the Rouge are looking . If you are looking for a place to show Karmanos Institute provide a variety of services, including spiritual retreat weekend at St. Paul Bonnie at (734) 646-2237 or e-mail . for people interested in helping with your skills at Texas Hold 'Em, the hot­ The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer companionship, light housekeeping, of the Cross Retreat Center March 6-8. hope4healingirocketmail.com. two programs taking place In 2009, test game in town, the Canton Charity Institute needs volunteers to trans- errand running, grief support and . For details and reservations, call (734) Open houses The first is'the Rouge Winter Stonefly Casino, Western Wayne County's only ' port cancer patients to mammogram . clerical services. For more informa­ 261-5321 or (734) 425-5144. St. Dunstan Catholic School is hav­ Search 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 24. Join charity poker room at the Shark Club and doctor appointments in metro­ tion, contact volunteer coordinator Getting organized ing an open house 1-4 p.m. Sunday, a team to search Rouge tributar­ on Ford in Canton every Thursday politan Detroit. Drivers are needed . Candice Jones,(888) 973-1145. Join the National Association of Jan. 25, to kick off Catholic Schools ies for the sensitive winter stonefly. through Sunday. The Canton Charity for Macomb and Oakland counties, Professional Organizers Southeast Week, "Celebrate Service." St. Dunstan The program takes place at the Casino offers nightly tournaments as Dearborn and Detroit. Volunteers 0I6ANKATI0NS Michigan Chapter in getting orga­ Catholic School is a fully accredited Environmental Interpretive Center at well as continuous cash games and must be at least 18. Mileage reim­ Friends of Eioise nized at a free event noonto 5 p.m. prekindergarten-grade 8 school' the University of Michigan-Dearborn. a venue for players of all skill levels. • bursement is provided. Call (800) The Friends of Eioise group meets 6 Saturday, Jan. 17, at IKEA, 41640 Ford, that offers a challenging curriculum, Preregistration. required. Call Sally Non-profit, charitable organizations KARMANOS to volunteer. p.m. the third Tuesday of the month Carton. "Getting Organized Is Easier smaller class sizes and competitive Petrella at (313) 792-9621 or by e-mail are licensed by the State of Michigan- First Step in the dining room of the Kay Beard Than You Think!" will feature pre­ . tuition rates. Students participate in at monitoringitherouge.org. For more to sponsor each weekend, allowing First Step, which has been active in Building, on Michigan between sentations by NAPO-SE-Ml members, many academic and extra curricular information and a flyer, go online them to raise funds for their special the effort to end domestic violence Middlebelt and Merriman. All are including informative sessions on activities and consistently score well towww.therouge.org/Programs/PI/ causes. The hours are 7 p.m. to 12:30 and sexual assault in western Wayne welcome. For information, call Jo . organizing principles. Or buy lunch in on standardized tests and the high Benthic_Monitoring%20events.htmi. a.m. Thursday-Friday (tournament County and Downriver communities Johnson, (734) 522-3918. , . the cafe and sit with a professional school placement test. St. Dunstan is Petrella also is accepting sign-ups for at 8 p.m.) and 2 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. for more than 20 years, is looking for Writing Group organizer to ask all of your organiz­ at 1615 Belton in Garden City. For more the Rouge Frog and Toad Survey train­ Saturday-Sunday (tournament at 5 volunteers. Interested people must be Story Circle Women's Life Writing ing questions. Go online to www. information, call the school office at ing workshops. Volunteer to survey p.m.) The Shark Club is at 42070 Ford, at least 18, willing and able to travel Group meets at 7'p.m. the second NAPOMICHIGAN.com for more informa­ (734) 425-4380 or visit it on the Web wetlands for frogs and toads by listen­ just west of Haggerty in Canton. Non­ to the Downriver area and complete a Wednesday of every month at the tion. NAPO-SE-Ml can help you keep at www.school.saintdunstan.org. ing for their calls. Surveys are done profit groups interested in sponsor­ 55-hour training program. Call (734) Wayne Public Library, 3737 S. Wayne your New Year's resolution and find a • St. Sebastian Catholic School independently on warm damp evenings ing a fund-raising weekend can call 416-1111, Ext. 223. - Road, Wayne. The Story Circle Network professional organizer near you. 1 will have an open house 11:30 a.m. March through July. Workshops will (734) 502-7033 or send an e-mail to Drivers is made up of women who want to Prison Family Support Group to 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25. Tour the be held 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 14 at [email protected]. Volunteer drivers are needed to trans­ explore their lives and souls through Do you have a family member cur­ school, meet the teachers and see Southfield Parks and Recreation, 26000 Free workshops port area residents to meetings of the life-writing, writing that focuses on rently serving time in prison, a the F.A.S.T. reading program demon­ Evergreen Road, Southfield; 7-9 p.m.. Dr. Carol Ann Fischer, a holistic physi-' Western Wayne Parkinson's Disease personal experience through memoirs subject that you can't easily discuss strations throughout the day. The March 4 at Canton Summit on the Park, cian, wellness consultant and clinical Support Group. The meetings take and autobiographies, in diaries, jour­ with just anyone? Now, there's a school, located at 20700 Colgate St., 46000 Summit Parkway, Canton; 10 a.m. nutritionist, will guide you through place 7-9 p.m, on the second Thursday nals and personal essays. Participants place for help - for conversation Dearborn Heights, offers a preschool to noon March 14 in the Farmington a workshop on Holistic Health 6-8 of the month in the Livonia Senior should bring a notebook or laptop - for understanding of what you are through grade 8 program, childcare Hills Council Chambers, 31555 W. 11 Mile, p.m. Jan. 14, at Noble Library, 32901 Center, Farmington Road south of Five computer to each meeting to spend going through. before and after school, all-day and Farmington Hills, and 10 a.m. to noon Plymouth Road, Livonia. Fischer Mile. Drivers may be offered a stipend. some time writing, and for those who Hope-4-Healing is a free on-going sup­ . half-day kindergarten, affordable March 21 at the Plymouth Township Hall, will present "Eat Your Way Thin," Parkinson's patients, caregivers and are comfortable doing so, sharing 9955 N. Haggerty, Plymouth. Sign up to port group for those who have loved tuition and financing options, sports; : a natural approachtoa healthier, others may attend the meetings. Call their writing. Membership in Story ones in prison, providing a safe place scouting and chess club and Spanish attend one workshop; preregistration new you. There is no charge for the (734) 459-0216 or (734) 421-4208. Circle's National Network is optional. required. For more information or to to talk about it, share with and learn language instruction. For more infor­ workshop, however, seating is lim­ VNA Hospice Participation in the group is free. For obtain a and a flyer, go online to www. from others The group meets the mation, call (313) 563-4460 or visit, ited. Reservations are required. Call Visiting Nurse Association of more information about story circle, therouge.org/Programs/PI/frog_and_ second Monday of every month at Kirk the Web site at saintsebastiancatho- (734) 756-6904 or go online to www. Southeast Michigan's (VNA) hospice go online to www.storycircle.org or toad_Worksliops.htm of Our Savior Presbyterian Church, licschoof org TLCHolisticWellness.com. program needs volunteers to comfort send an e-mail to shepry§yahoo.com.

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he holiday season is Typically, these schemes are to completely shield oneself 4.) Before investing, know behind us and we're all set up by flimflam artists who from an investment fraud. the costs — what it costs Zoo's a delight, Tgetting back to work promise unrealistic returns However, there are some steps to buy, hold and sell. One and our normal routines. and who cook the books to to minimize your risk. common thread that runs Unfortunately, the problems of fool investors. According to 1.) Don't invest in any­ throughout every investment 2008 are still here. published reports, Madoff thing that cannot be checked scam is fees. even in winter Southeast Michigan faces scammed some of the wealthi­ independently. I like using 5.) If something is too good an uncertain economic future, est individuals in the world, mutual funds because I can to be true, it generally is. In When the weather outside is frightful, the Detroit Zoo's particularly with the condi­ as well as businesses and look at a variety of inde­ the Madoff situation, inves­ Wild Winter Weekends are sure to be delightful. The tion of the charitable organizations, out pendent sources regarding tors were told that in good annual series of events will be held on the second week­ Big Three. of a reported $50 billion. the fund. Investors with times, bad times, no matter ends in January, February and March, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Most of what Although much of the infor­ Madoff could not check out what, they would get a 12-per­ at the Ford Education Center. is happening mation about how the scam his investments indepen­ cent return. That should have Wild Winter Weekends offer entertainment for the in the global was perpetuated for years is dently. It has been reported raised a big red flag. entire family and are a fun way to experience the magic economic cri­ still being discovered, it is his investment policy was a It is'our responsibility to of the Detroit Zoo in the wintertime. Visitors can enjoy sis is beyond clear investors let their guard mere few lines. protect our money. We can't their favorite animal habitats, both indoors and out, as •your control down enticed by unrealistic 2.) Don't invest in anything be influenced by what other well as activities such as children's music, keeper talks, /and mine. returns. that does not have a track people are doing or fooled by games and crafts. All activities are free with regular zoo Money Matters However, The average investor seems record. Three, five and 10 what fast-talking sales people admission. there are cer­ to believe that the wealthy are years are relevant. want us to believe. Be proac­ Wild Winter Carnival — January 10 and 11. Wild Rick Bloom tain things more sophisticated, immune 3.) Don't invest in anything tive and protect yourself and Winter Carnival kicks off the series of weekend events that we can to fraud. They can hire invest­ you don't understand. When your hard-earned money by with face painting, car- control and in ment professionals who are it comes to an investment, doing your homework. nival games, ice carv­ those areas we must be more supposed to be able to detect take time to know how you Wild Winter Weekends offer ing demonstrations by vigilant than ever. fraud. In my experience, the can make money, how you Rkk Bloom is a fee-only financial entertainment for the entire Henry Ford Community At the end of 2008, a major wealthy are just as susceptible can lose money and how to adviser. Observer & Eccentric readers College and the roam­ financial scam unfolded. By as the rest of us. Investors, get your money out. One of can submit questions at moneymat- family and are a fun way to ing entertainment now, most have heard about no matter what level of the the ways scam artists are [email protected], For more experience the magic of the of Zeenio's One Man the Madoff scandal. Bernard ladder they are on, must be able to perpetuate fraud is information, visit Rick's Web site at Circus. Madoff instrumented one of aware of unscrupulous indi­ by convincing investors that www.bloomassetmanagement.com. Detroit Zoo in the wintertime. Wild Winter Mardi the biggest Ponzi schemes viduals. the investment strategy is too You can bear Rick from noon to 3 p.m. Mors can enjoy their favorite Gras — February 7 and in the history of Wall Street. In reality it is impossible complex to explain. Sundays on WDTK-AM (1400). 8. Celebrate Mardi Gras animal habitats, both indoors the Detroit Zoo way. and out, as well as activities Live entertainment, sto- such as children's music, keeper ryteiiing and a cdorfui e are a Boike elected Wayne County Commission chair talks, names and crafts. $*? t j°* *?.? ,i • ' the fun activities. Kids The Wayne County County." the need for jobs, and Boike Mardi Gras mask for the parade ancadn colleccreatet a fespeciaw prizesl , Commission Tuesday unani­ His agenda for the commis­ pledged that the commission too. mously elected Commissioner sion includes streamlining the would work in partnership Wild Winter Zoobilee — March 7 and 8. Come cel­ Edward A. Boike, Jr., D-Taylor, organization and finding ways with County Executive Robert ebrate the animal kingdom at Wild Winter Zoobilee. as chairman of the commis­ to make it work more efficient­ Ficano to diversify Wayne Enjoy animal arts and crafts, face painting, animal sion. The election took place ly and effectively. County's economy, create new enrichment activities and talks by the zoo's expert keep­ at the commission's organiza­ With Wayne County facing employment and generate ers. Live performances by Gemini both days round out tional meeting for the 2009- its worst economic downturn additional tax base. the weekend's festivities. 2010 legislative session." since the Depression, Boike Boike said Wayne County The Detroit Zoological Society is a nonprofit organiza­ Boike will serve a two-year said the challenge facing the would emerge from the cur­ tion that operates the Detroit Zoo and Belle Isle Nature term as chair of the 15-person commission is to minimize rent economic storm by being Zoo. Situated on 125 acres of naturalistic exhibits, the legislative body, and will be the reduction in services and strong and united. "We Detroit Zoo is located at the intersection of 10 Mile and responsible for the commis­ programs the county pro­ are not a county of city and Woodward Avenue, just off 1-696, in Royal Oak. sion's 72 employees and its vides its citizens and its com­ suburb. We are one Wayne The Detroit Zoo is open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $11.3 million annual budget. munities. County," he said. November through March and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April The commission provides fis­ "Our task is to balance the Boike is the longest-serv­ through October. Admission is $11 for adults 15 to 61, $9 cal and legislative oversight of needs and resources available ing member of the commis­ for senior citizens 62 and older, and $7 for children ages 2 Wayne County's $2.25 billion for all 43 communities and sion. He was first elected to 14; children under 2 are free. budget. be attuned to their needs," he to his seat in 1988, and has Edward Boike For more information, call (248) 541-5717.or visit www. 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QtlllR Anderson right in pursuing bill State Sen. Glenn Anderson, D-Westland, can't help being disappointed. Since 2006, he has been working on getting an anti-bullying bill passed in the state legislature. Named "Mart's Safe School Law," the bill would have uniformly defined bullying and harass­ ment and required that all schools adopt a policy that clearly outlines the consequences of such behavior. But all his work on it came to a screeching halt last month when state Sen. Alan Cropsey, R-Dewitt, refused to allow a Senate vote on two House-approved anti-bullying bills even though they were on the Senate calendar. Anderson first introduced his "Matt's Safe School." bill while serving in the state House in 2006 and introduced a similar version with extended protec­ tions to Internet activity in the Senate in 2007- The legislation would have required all districts to provide a copy of their policies to the Michigan Department of Education, which would then report to the legislature on the status and quality of the policies throughout the state. Anderson saw the legislation as strengthening the law protecting children in the classroom and the chat rooms, but some lawmakers apparently believe that school districts already have adequate measures to protect students from violence and bullying. It's safe to say that school districts in the state do have some sort of anti-bullying initiatives, but the bill would have required their policies be based on a definition outlined in a state Board of Education. The "Matt's Safe School Law," bill would have brought IETTE1S uniformity in policies dealing with bullying. School officials often blast the state's attitude that one size The recall group can still pursue their of incessant conservative attempts fits all as with the Michigan Merit Curriculum, but in < Saying thank pu campaign during a regular election'. to teach religion in science classes. the case of bullying, there is no difference. Whether As the year, and a 13 1/2-year career cycle. So, please, do not spend our tax­ Dressing up the fraud of creation- . it's online, in the classroom or in the school yard, as an assistant city attorney and pros­ payer dollars unwisely. Though we don't ism as "intelligent design" or, making bullying is hurtful to the students like Matt Epling ecutor 'ends, I feel the need to publicly agree with your issues, we do agree that phony claims of alleged "academic free­ for whom the bill is named. An East Lansing eighth- say thank you to the people that have you have the right to recall. All we are dom" merely masks their true agenda. grader, he committed suicide in 2002 after a hazing helped make those years great. asking of you is to run your campaign Christians who are secure-in our faith incident. Thank you to Angelo Plakas for during a regular election rather than have no need to impose literalist bib­ employing me as an assistant city attor­ add an unnecessary financial burden lical interpretations on others. We This is the closest Anderson has come in getting his on our city to achieve your goal. understand that the facts of evolution bill passed, and we are glad to see that he isn't giv­ ney and prosecutor. During the last 13 1/2 years, you have challenged me to and of God as Creator are entirely com­ ing up. He has said that the legislation will again be We oppose the expenditure of addi­ be the best attorney and person that I patible. introduced at the committee level, and we hope its tional thousands of dollars on an issue could be, and done so with high morals that can be resolved through a regular journey to becoming law is quick. We also hope that In so many ways our America has and integrity. I cannot say thank you election. And being a democracy, a been grievously harmed by decades of when it's time for a vote, we will have lawmakers in enough for my personal and profession­ majority of the voters put our elected wrong-minded conservative political, place who can see the benefit of the bill and approve al development under your care. You are city officials into office and again, a cultural, social, and educational poli­ it. my "second father." majority voice will be heard at a regular cies. The restoration and celebration of Our youth are our future. It is our responsibility to Thank you to the great staff and election. • , . • . • the empirical truths of science in this keep them safe and that's what Matt's Safe School bill attorneys that I have worked with dur­ In the spirit of Christmas, please bicentennial year of Charles Darwin's ' is all about. ing that 13 1/2 years, namely, Kathy consider the extra tax dollars that you birth will do much to repair the damage Holden, Barb Snow, Kathleen Cole, would spend and leave them in the city in this and future years. Mike McNamara, Joanna Bennett, coffers. You can still pursue your cause Joe Solenta Judge Jim Plakas and Keith Madden. without the additional expenditure of Westland Legislature has to begin You have been like family. city tax dollars. Thank you! Thank you to Mayors William Wild,. And, at this time, we would like to Sandra Cicirelli and Robert Thomas for thank our mayor and City Council work on holdover issues retaining Angelo Plakas as city attor­ members for all that you are doing Thinks tor the support' ney, so that I could have the opportu­ for our city. You keep the city moving The state Legislature has no time to waste as it digs nity to represent this great community. forward despite these tough economic I would like to start this by saying in for a session that's bound to be both complex and Thanks also to the members of the City times. Thank you! • thank you to Krazy Kops Rentals. What controversial. ' Council and administration for their Merry Christmas! a way to support the community. At a While the budget will be an ongoing struggle, there professional and personal friendships, Jim arid Mary Murphy time when everyone is having financial are other issues for legislators to address, immedi­ encouragement and support over the Westland troubles, they are helping out many ately, without waiting for the governor's State of the past 13 1/2 years. I truly enjoyed work­ local organizations in Westland. State address. Consider the following three holdovers ing with all of you to make Westland a When I was first approached I from last year. wonderful place to live and work. thought, this is a no-brainer, how could • Smoking ban: If ever there was ample evidence of Thank you to Judge C. Charles Restoration of science you not do it. They offered to meet with the influence of lobbyists, it was found in the struggle Bokos, Judge Gail McKnight and Judge us, so I invited a few other organiza­ over whether to ban smoking in all work places. But Cicirelli for their mentoring of me. They On Feb. 12 the world will observe tions to become involved. there are two clear facts that legislators need to focus have all helped mold me for the position the 200th anniversary of the birth of I have been with Westland Youth I am as of Jan. 1, 2009. Judge Bokos on. two of the most remarkable humans Athletic Association for many years, has taken unlimited amounts of time of the past 1,000 years. One of them, in fact, I am a lifetime board member, First, smoking and indirect smoke kills people; to train me as a prosecutor and now as Abraham Lincoln, became America's and. I can tell you this is the best fund­ and, second, other states have found that prohibiting his replacement. My gratitude for his greatest president, and how ironic it raiser by far I have ever been involved smoking doesn't kill business. years of support cannot be expressed in is that the bicentennial celebration with, this along with what Red Holman Obviously, exceptions need to be made for such words, and he will be sorely missed in of Lincoln's birth comes just after Pontiac has done. What a great bunch businesses as smoke shops, but this isn't rocket sci­ the court. the merciful end of the very worst of people in our city, they are all greatly ence. My last thank you goes to the 19,405 American president's pathetic reign of appreciated. • Absentee voting: The concept is clear — namely, Westland residents who voted for me arrogance and error. For all you do, all of our groups that to increase voter participation by making voting more forjudge of the 18th District Court. I Also on Feb. 12,1809, the incompa­ I invited, we thank you. We have had a sible to all through absentee voting. feel obligated to work hard to live up rable Charles Darwin was born, a man great time and made some money. For Given today's technology, there is no logical reason to your expectation that I will continue whose contributions to science and our all the kids involved in our programs, why people have to stand in line, sometimes for hours the great work done by Judge Bokos. human understanding of the evolution we thank you, and from the adults, too. in heated contests, to vote. Voting should not be a test I look forward to serving the citizens of all living species on planet earth From all of us, we salute you. We are of fortitude, but a commitment to democracy. of Westland for many years to come. ranks him with Galileo Galilei, Isaac fortunate to have worked with you and • School aid: State funding for education is like Again, thank you, and here's to a mag- . Newton and Albert Einstein in terms are looking forward to doing so for a buying a car and not knowing whether you'll have nificent 2009. of historic significance. Indeed, little longtime. enough to pay for it. Here's why: School budgets Mark MeConuelf else in science makes sense without an Bud Somerville uniformly run with a budget year that begins July judge, 18th District Court understanding of the established reali­ Westland 1. State school aid, however, isn't approved until ties of evolution. October and even then there are sometimes cuts Irony again abounds as the 200th made mid-year. anniversary of Darwin's bp*th SHARE YOUI OPIiiONS The problems have been exacerbated by the poor Ptn't force special ©Section. approaehes, as America has just been subjected to eight years of appalling economy and a, Legislature that can't make up its We welcome your letters to the editor. Please attacks and censorship on science in the mind, but the real solution is to pass legislation After viewing the Dec. 1 Westland include your name, address and phone number City Council meeting, we feel compelled name of ignorant conservative political requiring that districts be given solid numbers before for verification. We ask that your letters be 400 to react to the continued "recall" effort ideology and creationist religious non­ words or less. We may edit for clarity, space their new budgets go into effect. sense. Fortunately, Barack Obama has affecting some of our elected city offi- . and content. All it will take is leadership, good common sense cials. already taken steps to restore science to and the right attitude to resolve all three issues. Since the recall group does have its place of privilege in America, clearly another avenue by which they can recognizing the critical importance of Mail: attempt to achieve their goals, namely science and technology to our nation's Letters to the editor the regularly scheduled elections, we political, economic and military secu­ Westland Observer rity. 615 W. Lafayette, Second Level 4 WESTLAND find it upsetting to think that a pos­ sible special election would take place- No more will climate science be cen­ Detroit, M! 48226 at the expanse of all taxpayers. At sored to benefit corporate polluters, no # wmtx Fax: this very critical economic time of our more will medical research be censored country, we see that the expenditure of to benefit drug company profits and to (313)223-4650 thousands of our taxpayer dollars on appease backwards looking religious a special election would be extremely . Sue Mason Susan Rasiek Jeannie Parent naysayers. 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BY JULIE BROWN tles for the Dearborn Heights Express Limo in Dearborn mander. "It's just great to see impact, but with the donations Legion Post 251 of Westland, OBSERVER STAFF WRITER Citadel. Heights. those who do have step up. You from the Wayne-Westland Westland CivitanSi North "That's very generous. The "Historically, it's been very could just feel their heart when community, help was given Brothers Ford of Westland This was a tough year goal itself wasn't an extrava­ giving," Merritt said of area they came by the kettle." to more than 700 families with food and transportation for fund-raising, but local gant goal," Merritt said of this residents, who've responded Her husband and fellow through the toy store and help, the Westland Community Salvation Army officials year's effort. "We helped nearly to Hurricane Katrina relief corps commander Capt. Derek Adopt-a-Family efforts. Foundation with a toy drive, are grateful for the support. 500 families with food, toys, and that for the Asian tsunami Rose was equally grateful for The Roses are grateful to Westland's Texas Roadhouse The goal was met in Wayne- gift certificates." several years ago. "That just the $130,419.45 raised. There's the local Goodfellows for with a food/toy drive and Westland. However, efforts fell An additional 67 families speaks to the community here. a mail appeal of $29,000 con­ $5,000 support, along with Brownie's Diner in Wayne with short elsewhere. were adopted out through People step up and help one tinuing through the end of the Westland Jaycees, who did a toy drive. The Red Kettle Campaign the Dearborn Heights facility another. That's fantastic." January in Wayne-Westland. a Breakfast With Santa and Salvation Army leaders missed its $175,000 goal for for holiday assistance, which For the Wayne-Westland "We are hopeful we'll meet provided toys. The Wayne and added that money raised at the Dearborn Heights Citadel, Merritt described as "fantas­ Corps, final counting took that goal as well," Derek Rose Westland Rotary clubs did Christmas supports efforts to which serves Livonia, Redford, tic* place Jan. 5 and the $130,000 said. "I would definitely say we bell ringing, as did the Wayne help the needy all year. People Garden City, Dearborn and Merritt is particularly grate­ goal was slightly surpassed. have a generous community. Lions. Ford Motor Co. volun­ can continue to give to the Dearborn Heights. Kettles ful toward the Dearborn and "So we made it, which is We were expecting not to make teers helped to distribute toys Red Kettle Campaign of the brought in $146,706.63, said Dearborn Heights Rotary and wonderful. Definitely the com­ our goal." and food, as well as setting up Salvation Army through Jan. Capt. Steve Merritt, corps Kiwanis clubs, as well as Ford munity has stepped up to the Derek Rose thought the for distribution,days. 31, online at www.salmich. commander. Last year, some Motor Co. employees who vol­ plate," said Capt. Joanna Rose, tough economy and automaker Other helpers in Wayne- org or by calling (877) SAL- $168,000 was raised from ket­ unteered and Entertainment Wayne-Westland corps com­ problems would have a greater Westland were the American MICH.

H&R Block recognizes last baby born in '08 Grant lets Starfish aid challenged teens Robert Kemp and Shelby Sedlar of Westland have plenty Starfish Family Services goal of decreasing admissions and Westland as well as in the to celebrate with the birth s- has received a $100,000 grant into hospitals, residential set­ home. of their son Austin Kemp, from the Ethel and James tings and other out-of-home Starfish Family Services on Dec. 30 at Garden City Flinn Foundation to aid teens placements. Currently, there is offers programs to help edu­ Hospital. facing mental and behav­ a gap in services which is evi­ cate and empower vulnerable While the couple missed the ioral challenges through the dent by the family members' families and children in west­ hoopla of having the first baby tf implementation of a Family low level of involvement in the ern Wayne County, including born in the new year, they did Psychoeducation program. treatment process. free preschool programs, a meet the midnight deadline to The program is geared to With the population of crisis shelter for teens, after- get a tax deduction for 2008. adolescents ages 13-17 who children and adolescents with school and summer program­ "It's traditionally the first are under the care of Lifespan schizophrenia, schizoaffec­ ming, an organic children's baby born in the new year that Clinical Services at Starfish tive disorders and psychotic garden and a comprehensive grabs the media headlines, but Family Services. Starfish disorders, the involvement of array of behavioral health it's the last baby of the year is one of the first provider the family is imperative to the services. that yields the tax deduction Mil. .i? agencies in Wayne County to successful recovery of clients. The agency serves more of $3,500 and possibly more," implement FPE with this age Lifespan will utilize a tracking than 7,600 children and said Esther Strohmer, H&R group. system that is already in place their families at its numer­ Block community outreach Family Psychoeducation is for its clients to provide the ous service sites each year. coordinator for the Westland a nationally-recognized pro­ data needed to measure the More information can be district. "Babies born before gram that originated in the success of the FPE implemen­ found online at www.starfis- the stroke of midnight on New late 1970s. It recognized that tation. honline.org. Starfish Family Year's Eve can save their par­ Richard Kemp and Shelby Sedlar of Westland hold their new baby, Austin resources were lacking for . Lifespan is a division of Services is funded in part by ents thousands of dollars on Kernp, the last child born in 2008 at Garden City Hospital. patients and family members Starfish Family Services and Gateway Community Health their 2008 return." living with a mental illness. provides behavioral, emotional and Detroit-Wayne County In a'spin-off of a first baby basket and a free tax return City Hospital. Waiting for FPE evolved into a program and mental health services to Community Mental Health event, Strohmer presented as a way of congratulating the them at home was Austin's big that empowers clients and children and families through­ Agency. Kemp and Sedlar with a gift couple before they left Garden sister, Hailey, 3. family members with informa­ out Wayne County. It is a lead­ The Flinn Foundation is a tion and coping skills, helping er in children's mental health Detroit-based private founda­ to strengthen family support services in western Wayne tion established in 1976 by and create a greater chance for County. Ethel "Peggy" Flinn and her MILITARY NEWS improvement for the client. Lifespan clinicians, psy­ brother James H. Flinn Jr. The implementation of the chologists and psychiatrists and committed to improving Spec. Michael Haley of Haley is an Automated Haley received a $15,000 bonus Family Psychoeducation prac­ specialize in diagnosing and the scope, quality and care of Westland has been awarded the Logistics Specialist assigned for reenlisting. tice into the Intensive Home treating all kinds of emotional services for individuals with Adjutant General of Michigan to the 1776th Military Police Haley is employed as a securi­ Based program at Starfish difficulties, working with mental illness in southeast Sliver Certificate for reenlisting Company in Taylor. He has ty officer by IPC International. Lifespan Clinical Services, children, teenagers, adults Michigan. Since inception, in the Michigan Army National served with the Michigan Married, he and his wife Jessica _ _with offices in Livonia and and entire families. Therapy more than $13 million in Guard for six years. National Guard for six years. have daughter. Westland, will assist in the is offered at clinics in Livonia grants have been awarded.

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You couldn't describe Livonia SHS alumni hockey Churchill's 55-54 overtime win Tuesday over Walled Lake Western a The second annual work of art. Livonia Stevenson But the host Chargers overcame alumni hockey game -, a total of 25 turnovers and 22-of-51 will be at 6' p.m. Friday, shooting from the field for the boys Jan. 9, at Eddie Edgar basketball triumph and even their Arena. overall, record at 2-2. Following the alumni "You could tell both teams game, the Stevenson hadn't played in a couple of weeks," varsity hockey team Churchill coach Jim Solak said. "It will take on Novi- was pretty good defense on both Detroit Catholic - ends, but we were able to stay with it Central. ,} and keep fighting, and get the win." Cost is $25 for • Adam players and $15 for PHOTOS BY TOM HAWLEY|STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER KLAA BOYS BASKETBALL Beddu goaltenders. Included 6-foot-6 John Glenn's Alysson Kassab attempts to make the strike during Monday's nonconference match against Howell at Town 'N Country Lanes in Westland. in the cost are refresh­ junior forward, scored 14 points and ments, T-shirt and pulled down 12 rebounds for the a ticket to watch the Chargers, who were tied at 47-47 game. with the Warriors at the end of regu­ Space is limited. lation. For more informa­ Junior guard Tony Frezzell added tion, call Kyle Zagata at 13 points, including a clutch 3-point- (248) 924-0789; or e- Easy does it j er with 45 seconds remaining in OT. mail him at k.zagata@ Senior forward Alex Bay added 10 yahoo.com. points. Senior guard Ryan Woods then put the Chargers up by four by mak­ 5-0 Wayne boys bowlers surprise of the early season Swartz recognized. ing the front end of a one-and-one Eastern Michigan free throw with 16 seconds remain­ BY BRAS EMONS University red-shirt ing, but Western senior guard Blake OBSERVER STAFF WRITER sophomore Jennifer Hunter made it a one-point game Swartz (Westland when he nailed a triple with just six Bob Jawor takes a laid- John Glenn) seconds to go. back approach when it recently earned The Warriors then got the ball comes to coaching the boys 2008 Academic iback and missed a last-second bowling team at Wayne All Mid-American;. attempt for the win. Memorial High. Conference honor­ Senior center Edison Vushaj "I try to make it as stress- able mention in Scored 21 ioFtheWarriors,"who drop free as possible," the third- women's volleyball. to 1-2 overall. Hunter chipped in year coach said. "If there's To qualify, a stu­ with 16. something we need to work dent must have a 3.20 JOHN GLENN 66, NOVI 64: Jon on... sure. But there's not as grade-point average Swagerty made a clutch basket and much regimen here because an participated in at split a pair of free throws — all in it's different than other least 50 percent of the. the final nine seconds — to give sports. As long as they're matches. Westland John Glenn (3-1) the pul­ trying to make good shots, sating win Tuesday over the visiting I'm happy." Wildcats (4-1). So far this season, Jawor Waza wins in OT Chris Bellamy's runner-up with is more than pleasantly sur­ The Detroit Waza only 10 seconds remaining gave Novi prised despite losing three Flo Pro is back in the' a 64-63 lead before the Rockets key performers to gradua­ win column with a « stormed back behind Swagerty. tion, including state individ­ 11-10 overtime vie- ' Bellamy scored 14 of his game- ual singles champion Cory tory Sunday over high 27 points in the final period. Harden, along with Zak Kyle host West Virginia Austin Anderson, a senior guard, and Eric Robertson. Quantum Force at paced Glenn with 18 points. Wayne is off to a 5-0 the Quantum Soccer Three other Rockets scored in dou­ dual-match start follow­ Center in Hurricane, ble figures, including Dorian Prather ing Monday's 25-5 win over W.V. (14), Derrick Crosby (11) and Jeremy Hartland at the Zebras' Blake Ordell had a -f Langford (10). home venue — Westland's massive night with four Glenn was l6-of-23 from the foul Town 'N Country Lanes goals, including the -! line, while Novi connected on 15-of- — where Jawor has been the game-winner in OT, 19. manager for the past five Wayne's Ryan Gabriel had a two-game set of 435 in the Zebras' 25-5 victory Monday over Hartland in a non- to go along with three •* STEVENSON 68, EDSEL FORD 58: On years. conference match held at Town 'N Country Lanes in Westland. assists. Tuesday, Livonia Stevenson (3-1) "These guys throw a huge Barrel Quinn captured its third straight victory amount of strikes," Jawor JV squad. nothing seems to bother confidence is growing." (Madonna University); behind center Kendal Snow's 17 said. "But sometimes we Freshman Elliott Arnold him," Jawor said of the Sophomore T.J. Lave, chipped in with a hat points in a non-conference encounter take spares for granted, has been the biggest sur­ ninth-grader. "He's clutch. who rolled a team-best two- trick as Waza improved at Dearborn Edsel Ford (1-3). which is not a good thing." prise. He rolled a two-game Today he needs to throw a game set of 436 in the win 2-7inthePASL-Pro Snow, a 6-foot-4 senior, scored 15 The Zebras feature five set of 411 in the win over double to win the first Baker over Hartland, gives Jawor circuit of those points in the opening half as seniors, including varsity Hartland and has been aver­ game (alternating shots)... another high-quality new­ Head coach 5 the Spartans led 33-28. returnees Ryan Gabriel and aging in the low 220s for the and he did it. He was quiet comer. Dominic Scicluna, Junior guard Bobby Naubert, who Kellen Collison, along with Zebras' first five matches. when he first came out and "He came out for tryout s who also doubles ^ Jesse English, Mike Wilson "I had seen him bowl now he's getting to be a voice as the Madonna Please see KLAA, B2 and Josh Vojtkofsky off the before and he's unflappable, among his teammates. His Please see BOWLING, B3 University men's coach, enjoyed his return to action with three assists. Waza returns to action 10:30 a.m. Lady Ocelots stay in the groove this Sunday against .. the St. Louis Illusion at the Compuware BY TIM SMITH was tired," Langham said, referring to that's what we're going to do.... At the Sports Arena in OBSERVER STAFF WRITER ineligible players reducing the team's JUCO level, a lot of teams only have Plymouth Township.. 12-player roster (as listed on handouts eight or nine players." Eight is more than enough for at Schoolcraft) to eight. "But we just Against St. Clair (7-6,1-2), Schoolcraft College's women's bas­ did what we always do. It was a good Schoolcraft's speed, toughness and MU softbal! camp ketball team, which methodically game." defensive pressure all over the floor The Madonna breezed to Saturday's 79-50 victory Langham — fresh off a 42-point sparked an early surge that the University women's over visiting St. Clair County CC. performance Dec. 21 against Glendale Skippers had no answer for. Softball program will Sparking the No. 7-ranked Lady in Arizona — is one of the major The 6-0 Goins, who Lafata said can stage two sessions of Ocelots (10-2,3-0 in the Michigan reasons why Schoolcraft head coach "jump out of a gym," scored 10 points fundamentals camps Community College Athletic Karen Lafata is very optimistic that over the final eight minutes to help from 9 a.m. until Association) to another conference the Lady Ocelots can take care of the Schoolcraft take a 45-26 halftime noon each Saturday, victory were sophomore forward conference and regionals and qualify lead. Jan. 10,17 and 24 and Plymouth Salem product Tayler for the national tournament. "I think our first half really set (Session I); and Langham (17 points) and freshman "Our style of play is perfect for her," the tone," Lafata said, listing speed, Sunday, Feb. 1, 8,15 center April Goins, who tallied a Lafata noted. "She's like the Energizer defensive pressure "and our ability to and 22. double-double with 18 points and 10 Bunny, she just goes, goes, goes. You get out and finish and get the ball to The cost for each ses­ rebounds. know, when we get a rebound and where it needs to be" as factors. sion is $150. They were augmented by sopho­ our point guard gets the ball, she The closest St. Clair could get the For more informa­ more point guard Brittany Collins' 14 (Langham) is our first look." rest of the way was 18 points (49-31) tion, or to register, RENA LAVERTY points (along with five boards, five Having just eight players, mean­ with about 17 minutes left. call MU coach Al Schoolcraft College's Tayler Langham, a Salem alum, assists and five steals) and sophomore while, isn't an issue with Lafata, who Chanahl Putnam led the Skippers with White at (734) 432- dribbles past Jessica Stevenson of St. Clair County forward Sheray Brown (10 points, 11 isn't worried about fatigue setting in. 14 points, five rebounds and six steals. 5783; or visit www. Community College during Saturday's Eastern rebounds). "I have eight players that are in madonnacrusaders. Conference matchup. "We lost some people, so everybody great shape, they love to run and Please see OCELOTS, B2 com. (LW) Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, January 8,2009 1 LOCAL SPORTS 1 www.hometownSife.eom KLAA Depleted Schoolcraft men drop seven in row FROM PAGE B1 BYBRADEMONS COLLEGE BASKETBALL Michael Henderson, a 6- the trip and was lost to aca- II national poll, improved to keyed a 21-8 first-quarter run OBSERVER STAFF WRITER foot-6 forward from Flint .demics as was Kevin Brown 12-3 and 3-0. for the Spartans, added 16 Southwestern, paced the victo- • (Ferndale), KraigAmerson MADONNA 84, MARYGROVE 63: Cedrk points. Incoming President Barack casualties, including Westland rious Skippers with 22 points. (Academy of Oak Park) and Sims (Wayne Memorial) poured in "I thought Bobby did a great Obama warned that things John Glenn's Stefan Marken. Eric Mark, Jr. and Taurean Marken, a second-team All- a game-high 24 points and dished job," Stevenson coach Mike may get worse in 2009 before The Ocelots dressed just Villolovos added 12 and 11, Observer pick from a year ago. out nine assists to pace Madonna they get better as far as the respectively. University (6-10) to a non-confer­ Allie said. "We were scoring in eight players and were no "Stefan never got out of the ence win over host Marygrove transition and that's what got economy. match for St. Clair (8-3,1-0). Bruce Watson, a 6-8,265- gate here and it's frustrating," College (3-11) in a game played at us the game." That's what second-year Schoolcraft fell behind 40- pound center from Detroit Henry said. "We had a great the University of Detroit-Jesuit Gary Cobb chipped in with Schoolcraft College men's bas­ 24 at halftime hitting just 7- Southwestern led the Ocelots summer going 10-4 in the St. High Arena. 10, while Ricky Chrzasz added ketball coach Randy Henry of-35 shots from the floor (20 with a game-high 23 points. Cecilia League, but we lost three MU, which has won six of its last eight. might be wondering himself percent) to go along with 10 Freshman guard Martez guys early-on who could have seven after starting out 0-9, also Mohanled Aleidaroos and following the Ocelots' six turnovers. Abney (Wayne Memorial) con­ turned the program around." got 12 points and eight rebounds Mohamed Elhaj tallied 15 and straight setback Saturday at "Seventeen of those were tributed 14. Things didn't get any easier from Leroy Allen, while G«off 13 points, respectively, for the home courtesy of St. Clair missed layups," Henry lament­ Just before the holiday Monday night as the Ocelots Gaylor contributed 10 points and six Thunderbirds. Community College, 78-59. ed. "We would have been tied break (Dec. 18-19), Schoolcraft traveled to face perennial assists. Noah Williams also chipped in TRUMAN 73, WAYNE 64: It was Schoolcraft, 4-10 overall and at halftime if we had hit half was drubbed twice in the state power Flint Mott CC with nine points for the Crusaders, no contest Tuesday as host 1-2 in the Eastern Conference of them. You've got to power Saddleback (Calif.) College and lost 92-43, at Ballenger who led 41-25 at halftime. Taylor Truman (3-1) raced out of Michigan CC Athletic up the shot, just not aim it. Classic by the host Gauchos, Fieldhouse. Eric Johnson and Justin to a 37-15 halftime lead en Association, hasn't won since Instead we were feathering up 8]-52, and Los Angeles Trade Schoolcraft falls to 4-1! McKinney scored 14 and 13 points, route to the non-league win Nov. 22 and finds itself with shots. When you power-up to and Tech, 119-76. overall andl-3 in the confer­ respectively, for the Mustangs, over Wayne Memorial (0-3). a depleted roster following- the basket, you'll also get the Damon Butler (Detroit ence, while Mott, ranked No. 3 coached by former Schoolcraft Jamar Brown led the victori­ four more mid-vear academic call from the officials." Northwestern) did not make in the latest NJCAA Division College coach Glen Donahue. ous Cougars with 22 points. Three others scored in double figures, including Rafael Sanders (16). Christian Moon Patriots rule battle of unbeatens; Boldiszar carries Chargers to win (14) and DeRay Kelley (10). Daniel Hill paced the Livonia Franklin girls bas­ of her game-high 24 points in the throws. Falcons (,4-4) showed it can win the Zebras with 17 points. Robert ketball coach Dave McCall KLAA GIRLS BASKETBALL opening halt Tuesday to propel Chelsea Hunter paced the close games Tuesday as it eked out a Woodson contributed 15, while said his team "looked like they Livonia Churchill (3-2) to a victory Warriors with 16, while Allison two-point win over visiting Wayne Derric Horlon and Jamiel hadn't played in a couple of points and six rebounds. over host Walled Lake Western Focht and Paige Partenio added 13 Memorial (t-4). Strickland chipped in with 12 weeks." Sophomore Chelsea Williams (1-3). and 11, respectively. Melanie Lockhart made both Churchill trailed 25-24 at half- H0V155, J0HH6LENN 28: On Tuesday, ends of a one-and-one foul situa­ and 10, respectively. But the state-ranked had eight points and five steal time before taking charge with an the host Wildcats (3-2) outscored tion with 20 seconds remaining to Wayne coach Wayne Patriots played well enough and Nicole Emery finished 18-10 run in the third period. the Rockets 33-15 in the second half give the Falcons a 34-33 lead. Lynn Woodard, however, was not to stay undefeated Tuesday, with four steals. Boldiszar connected on four 3- to earn the victory over Westland Nagengast stole the ball with eight happy with the effort. handing host Waterford Mott Desyree Thomas scored pointers on the night. John Glenn (3-2). * seconds left, was fouled and added "I blew a gasket at halftime," its first setback of the season, seven for the Corsairs (4-1). "She was on fire the first half and Jessica Cingel led Novi with another free throw with :02 on the he said. "We did not come to 46-28. "We played a strong, but , she kept us in it," Churchill coach 13 points. Kelsey Masserant and clock. play. We did not attack their Franklin, 5-0 overall, was sloppy game," McCall said. Chad Jenkins said. "The second Caroline Johnson added 11 each. Taylor Cummings and Nagengast zone (defense). We didn't led by Briauna Taylor's 16 "You could tell we had two- half we executed our offense. We Nyah McReynolds led Glenn in scored seven points each to lead The rebound or take care of the points and eight rebounds. and-a-half weeks off. We got were moving the ball, attacking scoring with nine, while Brittany Falcons. the basket and getting the shots we Holbrook contributed seven points Allie Coleman posted 11 points basketball." Twin sister Brittany added tired and we're getting back wanted." and controlled the boards. and Jalisa Simmons 10 for Wayne. 10 points, 10 rebounds and into game shape." Kia Griffin and Lindsey Graciak Novi was ll-of-18 from the foul Each team shot 18 free throws; four steals, while Brittany CHURCHILL 50, Wl WESTERN 44: added eight points apiece for the line, while Glenn hit 8-of-13. the Falcons sank eight and the OCELOTS Milican chipped in with eight Senior Alysa Boldiszar scored 16 Chargers, who made 14-of-24 free FARMIH6T0H 35, WAYHE 33: The Zebras seven. FROM PAGE 81 THE WEEK AHEAD

BOYS BASKETBALL PREP HOCKEY Divine Child burns Blazers, 51-35 SCHOOLCRAFT 110, MOTTCC Thursday, Jan. 8 Friday, Jan. 9 64: It was another easy win Stevenson at Howell, 7 p.m. Franklin vs. Plymouth Monday as the Lady Ocelots Friday, Jan. 9 at Compuware Arena (Olympic), 7 p.m. Livonia Ladywood dropped rolled to the non-conference win (11-2,4-0) breezed past host Riverview at Wayne. 7 p.m. Stevenson vs. Novi-Detroit CC its Catholic League Central GIRLS BASKETBALL over Livonia Clarenceville (1-6). Luth. Westland at Huron Valley, 7 p.m. at Edgar Arena, 8 p.m. Kristen Jolly had seven points Mott Community College (2-12, GIRLS BASKETBALL Saturday, Jan.10 Division girls basketball On Tuesday, host Lutheran High for the Trojans, who trailed 32-8 at 0-4) at Ballenger Fieldhouse as Thursday, Jan. 8 Ladywood vs. Northville opener Tuesday night as the Westland (0-3,0-1) connected on Luth. Westland at Annapolis, 7 p.m. at Arctic Pond, 6:30 p.m. halftime. Brittany Collins tied the school Falcons of Dearborn Divine just over 20 percent of shots from Huron Valley at A.P. Inter-City, 7 p.m. PREP WRESTLING "We had a million turnovers the the floor and.it cost them against record for assists with 13 to go Friday, Jan. 9 Saturday, Jan.10 Child swooped in for a 51-35. first half," Clarenceville coach Julie • Churchill at South Lyon, 7 p.m. Fordson Invitational, 8:45 a.m. Bloomfield Hills Kingswood (3-4, along with 12 points. triumph. Patterson said. "We played better Franklin at Salem, 7 p.m. Roch. Adams Invitational, 91m. 1-0) in the Metro Conference opener Five other Schoolcraft play­ Wayne at Stevenson, 7 p.m. L'Anse Creuse Invitational, 9 a.m. Lauren Malinowski paced the second half, but couldn't get for both teams. ers scored in double figures, John Glenn at S. Lyon East, 7 p.m. Wyandotte Invitational, 9:30 a.m. Divine Child with 16 points, anything going offensively." Clarenceville at A.A. Greenhills, 7 p.m. Novi-Detroit CC Invitational, 10 a.m. "We shot poorly tonight," including April Goins (20), Ladywood at B.H. Marian, 7:30 p.m. GIRLS GYMNASTICS while Ladywood senior for-^-, HT, CARMEL 51, HURON VALLEY 33: On Lutheran Westland coach Bill Tuesday, Jessica Halasy poured in Tayler Langham (17), Antania BOYS SWIMMING S DIVING ward Caitlin Szczypka led all Strang said. "We have to get to work Shepherd (16), Amber Avery Thursday, Jan. 8 Livonia Blue at Plymouth, 7 p.m. scorers with 18. 16 points to spark host Wyandotte Wayne at Churchill, 6:30 p.m. PREP BOWLING on getting better." Mount Caraiel (2-3) to the non- (16) and Sheray Brown (14). Thursday, Jan. 8 Divine Child, now 7-3 over­ Canton at Franklin, 6:30 p.m. The Cranes rolled out to a 26-8 conference victory over Westland Schoolcraft hit 46-bf-87 Stevenson, A.A. Pioneer at Saline, 6:30 p.m. -Clarenceville vs. N. Farmington all and 2-0 in the Central, led halftime lead, with much of the Friday, Jan. 9 at Drakeshire Lanes, 3:30 p.m. Huron Valley Lutheran (0-4). surge sparked by Katherine Blessing from the floor (52.8 percent) • Wayne Invitational Prelims, 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10 21-15 at halftime and stretched Junior forward Claire Wood led and Kelley Pace, who led all scorers and outrebounded the Lady Saturday, Jan. 10 John Glenn vs. Hartland, its lead to 37-26 after three the Hawks, who couldn't overcome a Wayne Invitational Finals, noon Wayne vs Brighton in the game with 16 and 14 points, Bears 64-30. quarters. 31-14 halftime deficit, with 11 points W Bloornfietd Invitational 1 p m at Howell Bowi e Drome noon respectively. The Falcons made 12-of-13 and eight rebounds. foul shots, while Ladywood hit Lutheran Westland's top scorers "We had opportunities, but ' 14-of-23. were Emily Wilson (five points) and missed way too many easy shots Rachel Storck (four points). The loss drops the Blazers at the basket," Huron Valley coach HAZEL PARK 43, €LARENCEVILLE 21: Kris Ruth said. "We had also had 28 to 4-4 overall and 0-1 in the Carmen Diaz scored 18 points division. turnovers, which gave them some and Desiree Banks contributed 14 easy buckets on their end." KSNSSWOOB 42, LUTH. WESTLAND 19: Tuesday as the host Vikings (5-2) Get Your "Reader Rewards Card" Shoats hero for Warriors in OT Eric Shoats' driving layup foul shots on the night, while today! as time expired gave the BOYS BASKETBALL Annapolis hit 5-of-ll. Lutheran High Westland boys HURi VALLEY 53, Ml CARMEL 30: basketball team dramatic 65- of turnovers and converting Junior guard Bryan Gruenewald 63 victory Tuesday night at eight straight points, scored 18 points and senior for­ Dearborn Heights Annapolis. "It's a tota%difiereritthanlast { ward Kyle Tacia contributed 16 as Westland Huron Valley Lutheran Shoats led the victorious • year when we started out K3," (3-1) rolled to an easy non-confer­ 0%,cf.'r.I)«"«nU" ^m Warriors, now 3-0 overall, with Lutheran Westland coiteh Brandon ence triumph Tuesday at Wyandotte a team-high 20 points, Sam : BeMus said; "Wehad alL9-lJV •Svra Mount Carmel (0-2). Ahlersmeyer chipped in with 18, team lastyear and they had some The Hawks led 19-2 after one while Josh Kruger contributed 10. talent. We're playing weHasateam quarter and 35-11 at halftime as After the two teams were and we stuck together when we coach Jim Ott emptied his bench. tied 55-all at the end of regu­ were down six. Our guys showed a Huron Valley was 8-of-12 from lation, Lutheran Westland . lot of resilience.* the free throw line and. hit 45 per­ fought back from a six-point Demetrius Crone paced the. cent of its shots from the field. deficit during the four-minute Cougars (0-6) with 20 points. Jason Rodriguez led the Comets with nine points. Simply subscribe to or renew your subscription for extra session by forcing a pair The Warriors made 14-of-21 6 months and we'll send you a Readers Rewards Card! Call W6.887.2737 or mail today... PREP WRESTLING RESULTS Late save spurs Chargers' 6-4 win LIVONIA CLARENCEVILLE 58 MADISON HEIGHTS MADISON 9 Livonia Churchill goaltender Jan. 6 at Clarenceville Adrian Motta stopped a penal­ PREPHOCKEY Featuring,,. $600 in FREE STUFF! 215 pounds: Corey Kenney (M) pinned Joe Hapalaa, 4:39; 285: Anthony Giordano ty shot with only 1:05 regain­ (C ville) p. Thomas Smith, 3:32; 103: William ing and Dan Bostick tallied an said. 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PREP BOWLING year. He did not bowl much two-set team total of 2,079 before because he played base­ (besting Wayne's 2,047 total). BOYS BOWLING RESULTS Glenn's dual match record: 4-2 overall. BOWLING ball on the JV team. I've seen Talk may be premature to Jan. 5 at Town 'H Country Lanes GIRLS BOWLING RESULTS FROM PAGE Bl WAYNE MEMORIAL 25, HARTLAND 5 Jan. 5 at Town 'N Country Lanes them both work hard months compare this team with the Wayne individual scorers: T.J. Lave, 204-232-436: Ryan WESTLAND JOHN GLENN 26, HOWELL 4 before the season started." Wayne squad that reached the Gabriel, 203-232-435; Elliott Arnold, 203-208-411; Jesse English, Glenn individual scorers: Alyson Kassab, 187-203-390; Natalie last year, but then he stopped Wayne begins its Central 2007 Division 1 state semifi­ 193-189-382; Josh Vojtkofsky, 192-186-383. Team totals: 1,000- Brown, 199-163-362; Victoria Elsey, 165-183-348; Katy Harris, 1,047-2,047 (17 points). 174-156-330; Amber Krzyzaniak, 117-137-254.Team totals: 843- because preferred to bowl in Division schedule in the nals. Hartland individual scorers: Brad Santo, 180-236-416; Miles 842-1,685 (16 points). his (junior) league," the Wayne Kensington Conference on Jan. "All I can say is that I'm very Frazier, 176-213-389; Andrew Kujawa, 168-216-384; Stefan Jones, Howell individual scorers: Danielle Robson, 171-202-371; 195 (second game); Phi! Szerlag, 167 (second game): Dan Bock, Heidi Maxwell, 155-196-351; Melissa Gonieal 173-133-311; Cheylyn coach said. "We're glad he made 12 at home when it faces intra- pleased," Jawor said. "If we keep 145 (first game). Team totals: 784-10,27-1,811 (3 points). Wilson, 145-151-296; Janet Pellerin-Mariah Douglas, 137-120-257. the move (this year). He prac­ district rival Westland John getting better, we have chance Baker games: Wayne, 186-190-376 (8 points); Hartland, 186-161- Team totals: 786-802-1,588 (4 points). Glenn (4-2) at Town 'N Country to make a run at things." 347 (2 points). . Baker games: John Glenn, 205-146-351 (10 points); Howell, 128- tices hard and loves his bowl­ Dual match records: Wayne, 5-0 overall; Hartland, 1-4 overall. 128-256(0 points).' ing. He's been bowling a lot of Lanes. And bowling at Town 'N WESTLAND JOHN GLENN 20, HOWELL 10 Glenn's dual match record: 5-1 overall. games and his parents back him Glenn, which calls Westland Country has been a real bonus. Glenn individual scorers: Kyle Hamlin, 206-258-464; Josh WAYNE MEMORIAL 25, HARTLAND 5 Herzig-Antnony Reakoff, 239-181-420; Derrick Ammons, 214- - Wayne individual scorers: Stephani O'fiarris, 227-160-387; up." Bowl home, also took a liking "When you know the charac­ 203-417; Chris Harper, 191-224-415; Thomas Brusseau-John Ashley Odom, 158-161-319; Chelsea P-reiss, 137-170-307; Sam Gabriel, meanwhile, went to Town 'N Country on Monday teristics of the lanes, it's some­ Cleavenger, 177-187-354. Team totals: 1,026-1,053-2,079 (14 Bawcura, 138-132-270; Rebecca O'Harris, 118-135-253. Team with a 20-10 win over Howell as what of an advantage," Jawor points). totals: 778-758-1,536 (15 points). 203-232-435 against Hartland Howell individual scorers: Matt Robson, 279-193-472; Kaleb Hartland individual scorers; Alicia Miedler, 202-171-373; Sam and has been a mainstay so far four bowlers — Kyle Hamblin said. "Our owner (Bob Goike) is Rice, 194-216-410; Alex Drew, 211-177-388; Cameron Nedzlek- Moesta, 159-147-306; Mary Schmitz, 158-139-297; Amy Senchak, along with Vojtkofsky. (464), Josh Herzig (420), been real cooperative. He's very Trevor Smith, 172 each (first game); Ron Bergman, 237 (second 122-124-246; Victoria Beauchamp, 102-119-221. Team totals: 743- Derrick Ammons (417) and supportive of the program." game);-£orey Wilson, 179 (second game). Team totals: 1,027- 700-1,443 (5 points). "Both Ryan and Josh have 1,002-2,029 (6 points). Baker games: Wayne, 178-157-335 (10 points); Hartland, 174-139- bowled well," Jawor said. "I Chris Harper (415) — helped Baker games: John Glenn, 200-182-382 (6 points); Howell, 209- 313 (0 points). knew Ryan would have a good the Rockets come up with a bemonsihometownlife.com | (734) 953-2123 • 140-349 (4 points). Wayne's dual match record: 3-2 overall. LOCAL PERSONALITIES GO HEAD TO HEAD

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To submit an item for the religion hour is at 8:15 a.m. for all ages. For Pope John Paul II, this is a new addi­ publicly share their story of hope and or patients with other forms of Reformed Protestantism are preached calendar, fax it,to (734) 591-7279 or more information, visit www.livon- tion to the ENDOW curriculum and forgiveness. dementia meets at 10 a.m., the first by the Rev. Sean Humby 3:30 p.m. write: Religion Calendar, Observer faith.org. available 9:30-11:15 a.m. Tuesdays Couples prayer series and third Friday of each month at St. Sundays at the Detroit Preaching Newspapers, 36251 Schoolcraft, Group support for widowed beginning Jan. 13, in the convent 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, to Feb. John's Episcopal Church, 574 South Station of the Free Church of Scotland Livonia, MI 48150, Attn: Linda Chomin. Widowed Friends of the AOD offer meeting room. 18, at St. Aidan Catholic Church in Sheldon, Plymouth. Respite care for (Continuing), at Cherry Hill School, Deadline for an announcement to a grief support program, Grief Based on Pope John Paul It's Livonia. Cost is $55 per couple. Those your loved one will be provided. Call 150440 Cherry Hill, corner of Ridge, appear in the Thursday edition is Recovery. It began Sunday, Jan. 4, "Mulierus Dignitatem" (On the Dignity unable to pay because of financial Connie McNutt at (734) 895-1426 Canton. noon Monday. 2009 at Our Lady of Loretto Parish, and Vocation of Women), the Course difficulty may register and join for more information. This group For information, call (734) 402-7186, 17116 Olympia, Redford, The six-week II group, will'tneet 7-8:30 p.m. on the the group. To register, visit www. is authorized by the Alzheimer's send e-mail to sean.humbySatt.net, series meets 1-2:30 p.m. and offers • second and fourth Thursdays begin­ coupleprayer.org or send e-mail to Association. or visit www.members.aol.com/rsi- Clothing still needed information about grief, coping with ning Jan. 22, in the Convent Meeting [email protected]. Worship worship/detroit.html. The senior highs' clothing drive , loneliness, making it on your own Room behind the rectory, 11441 The six-week Couples Prayer*Series is Sundays 8 a.m. worship; 9 a.m. Adult Sanskrit chanting at Geneva Presbyterian Church in and other issues related to the loss Hubbard, south of Plymouth Road, for married or engaged couples, and Faith Forum, 10 a.m. worship service, An ongoing, weekly class taught Canton has been extended through of a spouse. A $20 fee covers all Livonia. Women of ail ages and faiths designed to nurture a life-long pat- Sunday School and Nursery, at Holy by Ania Kopczynski, 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9. Warm clothing, blankets materials, payable at the first meet­ are welcome. There is a $60 charge, . tern of sharing daily prayer together. Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church Thursdays, at Renaissance Unity, and toiletries may be dropped off at ing. To register, call Joan at (248) for materials, but no woman will be Bethany Singles (ELCA), 30650 Six Mile, Livonia. Call 11200 E. 11 Mile, Warren. No pre-regis- the church on Sheldon, north of Ford 478-1084, turned away because of inability to • Bethany Suburban West meets at (734)427-1414. tration required. A free-will collection Road, in Canton. Items will be deliv-. Special needs Bible class pay. Register by calling (734) 261-1455, 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, at Leon's, Sunday school taken at the session.'For information, ered to'needy people at Fort Street Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Livonia ext. 207 or online at www.endowon- 30149 Ford Road, south side (next Takes place at 9:30 a.m. with worship call (586) 353-2300 or visit www. Presbyterian Church in Detroit. invites adults with developmental dis­ line.com. to Tim Horton's) in Garden City. AH service and communion at 10:30 a.m, renaissanceunify.org. Thursday forum abilities and special needs to attend • St. Aidan Catholic Church also separated, divorced and singles wel­ each Sunday, at Good Hope Lutheran Church schedule Sponsoring a program presented by our new Open Arms Bible Class from offers ENDOW. The eight-session come. For details, call Kathy a{ (734) Church, 28600 Cherry Hill, between Garden City Presbyterian Church con-, Harry T. Cook (Episcopal minister, 7-8 p.m., beginning Monday, Jan. course will focus on the ideas 513-9479. Inkster and Middlebelt roads, Garden tinues its 10 a.m. Sunday worship ser­ journalist, author, and frequent 12, at the church, 34567 Seven Mile, about human beings and God that • Bethany North Oakland plans a City. Bible study 6:30 p.m. every vice with traditional hymns, scripture lecturer in metropolitan Detroit) between Farmington and Newburgh St. Thomas Aquinas explores in his dance 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, • Wednesday, Call (734) 427-3660. readings and choral music (fellowship 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, at roads, Livonia, The class will be held work Summa Theologiae, 7-9 p.m., Jan. 17, at St. Daniel's, 7010 Valley Hall rental follows). Youth Sunday School and Birmingham Unitarian Church, 38651 on the second. Monday of every month Thursday, Jan. 15, to March 5, in Park Drive, Clarkston. Admission $12, Volkmar Hall located in Good Hope nursery care also available at 10 a.m. Woodward, northwest corner of and will include songs, Bible lessons, the parish office conference room includes beer, wine and refreshments. Lutheran Church, 28600 Cherry Hill, Adult Sunday School at 8:30 a.m. Woodward and Lone Pine, Bloomfield crafts and activities, prayer, snacks at the church, 17500 Farmington For information, call Tim at (248) 891 between Inkster and Middlebelt Informal gathering 6 p.m. every Hills. Admission $10, students free. and fun. Registration is limited. Road, north of Six Mile, Livonia. Cost. 8938. roads, Garden City, is available for Sunday with scriptures and discus­ Reservations not required. His lec­ Contact Judy Cook at Emmanuel, is $60 for materials. Registration a Sunday, Jan. 18, at No-Taps Bowling rent. For information, call (734) 427- sion at the church on Middlebelt, ture topic is "Religion in the Public (248) 442-8822 or e-mail to elc-edf required. Visit www:endowonline.com at Oak Lanes, 8450 Middlebelt, south 3660. one block south of Ford Rd.. Square: An American Conundrum: arounddetroit.biz. or call (734) 425-5950. Facilitator is of Joy, Westland. Cost is $15, includes Parkinson Support ' Call (734) 421-7620. What's A Secular Democracy To Do?" Mobile food pantry Michele Schmidt at (734) 367-0353 or three games of bowling, pizza and Western Oakland Parkinson Support Single Place Ministry (From Sarah Palin's promise to run Trinity Evangelical Presbyterian mtschmidtisbcgIobal.net. prizes. Spectators and cheerleaders Group meets 7-9 p.m. on the second Single Place Ministry continues for President in 2012 "if it is God's Church is partnering with Gleaners He forgives you will pay $5 for pizza. Games will start Tuesday of the month except January, to meet Thursdays 7:30-7:45 p.m. will" to the Church of Summun and Community Food Bank to offer a " The Gospel of Life Committee of St. at 2 p.m., registration by 1:30 p.m. For July and August, at Farmington Hills for social time, 7:45-8 p.m. open­ It's Aphorisms). mobile food pantry for those in need Michael the Archangel Church invites details contact either Kathy at (734) Baptist Church, 28301 Middlebelt, ing, 8-9 p.m. program, at First Benefit dinner Saturday, Jan: 17. Recipients must reg­ the public to attend a special pro­ 513-9479 or Judy at (734) 261-5630. . between 12 Mile and 13 Mile. Enter at Presbyterian Church, 200 E. Main Swiss steak dinner 4-7 p.m. Friday, ister between 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., gram, "He Forgives You," featuring Bethany is a Catholic organization rear of church. For more information, St., Northville. Call (248) 349-0911 Jan. 9, in Guthrie Hall at Newburg Tuesday-Thursday, Jan. 13-15, by call­ Mary Lockwood, a former corporate under the auspices of the Archdiocese call (248) 433-1011. or visit www.singleplace.org. Cost United Methodist Church, 36500 Ann ing (734) 459-9557 for a pick up time. executive and local woman who has of the Detroit Office for Family Overeaters Anonymous is $5. Arbor Trail, Livonia. Eat in or carry ENDOW had multiple abortions, at 7 p.m. Ministry. Bethany provides spiritual, Meet 7 p.m. Thursdays in the Prince of Peace Church out. Cost is $8 adults, $4 for mac • St. Michael the Archangel Parish of Tuesday, Jan. 13, in the cafeteria of social and educational assistance Courtyard Room at Unity of Livonia Recovery, Inc., meets at 10 a.m., n'cheese for children. Proceeds go to Livonia will host two different courses St. Michael the Archangel School, through peer-to-peer ministry to Church, 28660 Five Mile, between every Wednesday at the church, support homeless ministry. Call (734) of the Archdiocese of Detroit's ENDOW 11441 Hubbard, south of Plymouth the divorced and. separated of all Middlebelt and Inkster roads, Livonia. Walnut Lake Road and Green, West 422-0149 for reservation or purchase program, a continuing women's study Road, Livoriia. For information, call Christian faiths. And 7 p.m. Sundays at the Marion Bloomfield. Recovery, Inc., is an tickets at the door. group focused on the dignity of (734) 261-1455, ext. 200, or visit www. Worship service Professional Building at St Mary's international, non-profit, self-help Time change women of all ages and faiths. livoniastmichael.org. As a practicing The Wayne-Westland Ministerial Hospital, 14555 Levan at Five Mite, community based service organiza­ Worship is 9:30 a.m. Sunday, at Faith Course VI, called "Salvifici Doloris" Catholic, Lockwood experienced the Association will sponsor a worship Livonia, in Classroom 1. Call Wendy tion that helps people with nervous Lutheran Church, 30000 Five Mile, addresses the Christian meaning of profound love and mercy of God and service to remember the Week of first at (313) 387-9797. Anyone who and emotional disorders reduce west of Middlebelt, Livonia. Learning suffering. Based on the writing of she and her husband have begun to Prayer for Christian Unity, at 6:30 wants to stop eating compulsively is their suffering and improve their p.m., Sunday, Jan. 18, at Prince of welcome. For more Greater Detroit quality of life. Call Martha Paul at Peace Lutheran Church, 37775 Palmer, Overeaters Anonymous Information (248) 682-9362 or e-mail her at Westland. There will be a combined visit www.oa.org or call (248) 559- marthapaultsbcglobal.net. , :! choir from several churches led by 7722. ' l5M*eftJ***2»« '*W+*-%* Jg*£»*<* •«**J/"v?.? *Tf*««?iv/!^ +$><. »£^»W^*' »*vv%v*i/&'i.r«e%; Tat Chi and strength classes Steve Holbrook. The preacher for the Mid-week Service Orchard United Methodist Church evening will be the Rev. Mike Wilson of Hosanna-Tabor Lutheran Church is hosting a Tai Chi class 7-8:30 the New Beginnings Church in Wayne. offers a Wednesday evening service p.m. Mondays in the Mac at the The public is invited, for more infor­ at 7 p.m. in the church at 9600 church, 30450 Farmington Road, mation call Neil Cowling at the Kirk of Leverne, Redford. Communion Farmington Hills. The cost per r • < < A **• d -£* iji c\ vl %* 53 Our Savior, at (734) 728-1088. is offered on the 2nd and 4th class is $10 or $40 prepaid for five Wednesday of the month. Sunday ser­ classes. J. y. 1 All-you-can-eat pancakes The Ushers' Club of St. Michael the vices are at 9:30 a.m. The strength class takes place Archangel Parish in Livonia contin­ New worship schedule 9:30-10:30 a.m. Monday and ues its more than 30-year tradition Worship 8 a.m. Sunday, Faith Forum Wednesday. Cost is $5 per class. of all-you-can-eat pancake break­ & Other Options at 9 a.m., and Drop-ins welcome. ,+ ! n fasts 8:30''a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the Worship and Sunday school at 10 a.m. For information, call (248) 626- .*.**"„ f "w-Wwmi*>:)rwarix « w south of Plymouth Road, with an Lutheran Church (ELCA), 30650 Six Orchard United Methodist Church, expanded menu that features pan­ Mile, Livonia. Visitors welcome. For 30450 Farmington Road, Farmington jdikloly ~>, t\^p tit ul UeuuGn ^ny. cakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, „ information, call (734) 427-1414 or Hills, is hosting a Tai Chi Class by Sam Beloved husband of Gabrieila. Loving bacon, hash browns, and assorted visit www.holycrossltvonia.org. Purdy, Wu Style Tai Chi. This medita­ father of Erik Marshal! and Yvette breakfast beverages. Meals are Bible study tive form of Martial Arts is great (Jim) Napolitano. Dear grandfather of Audrey & Liara Napolitano. Funeral served buffet-style at family friendly St. Michael the Archangel Church, for reducing stress and is great for services will be held Saturday at 10:30 prices: $5, adults, $3 children ages 4- located at the southwest corner of over-all health memory and balance. a.m. at Jackson Funeral Services, 352 11, free for children under age 3, $15 Plymouth and Hubbard Roads, con­ Everyone is welcome from beginning E. South St., Wheatfield, IN. Visitation a family (2 adults and all children). to experienced participants at any will be Friday from 2-8 pm. Please see: tinues its regular evening Bible Study ".com Everyone is welcome. program with an in-depth study of time. Classes continue every Monday. Dare to be holy The Gospel of Luke 7 p.m. on the 1st Cost per class depends on number Parish Mission with Bill Wegner, con­ and 3rd Thursdays of each month in of participants. For information or to CHAM.ES W." DOUGLAS J. MULLETT ducted by Good News International, the rectory. The informal classes are reserve your space, call (248) 701-1587 MULHOLLAND Lost a courageous battle with Mantle a Catholic lay ministry, 7 p.m. open to all interested persons regard­ or (248) 626-3620. Visit www.orchar- Age 86, of Birmingham died at home Cell Lymphoma on January 5,2009 at Sunday-Wednesday, Jan. 18-21, at less of religious affiliation. To regis­ dumc.org for updates. the age of 52. He fought the good fight January 5, 2009. Mr. Mulholland was St. Mel Parish, 7506 N. Inkster Road, ter, call (734) 261-1445, Ext. 200. Thrift store born February 19, 1922 in Royal Oak and never surrendered. Beloved hus­ to parents Frank Mulhoflahd and Mary band of Judy Cetett-Mullett. Loving Dearborn Heights. Refreshments. Time change Open Wednesdays 9:30-11:30 a.m. and Naomi Wright. Raised in Birmingham, lather of Trevor, Brock, Chase and Offering will be taken. Special ses­ Faith Lutheran Church, 30000 Five Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at St. Mr. Mulholland attended Baldwin Cole. Dear son of Myron and Phyllis sion after 8:30 a.m. Mass Monday- (Rupp) Muliett of Alliance, Ohio; and Mile, west of Middlebelt, Livonia, James Presbyterian Church, 25350 W. High School. He was President of F.J. Wednesday. For more information, Six Mile, Redford. Call (313) 534-7730. Mulholland Co. Department Store on brother of Vicki (Greg) Vasto, Pam returned to its fall-spring worship Woodward Avenue until. 1964 and (Bruce) Hickinbotham, Cindy (John) call (313) 274-0684. schedule. Services are at 8:15 a.m. and New schedule eventually' retired from Comerica Donelan and the late Greg Muliett. Mr. 10:45 a.m., with Sunday School at 9:30 Muliett graduated from Mount Union Clothing bank 9 a.m. Sunday school for all ages and PATRICIA A. MCDONALD Bank after a long and successful Free clothing (men, women and a.m. for all ages. For information, visit Faith Forum, 10 a.m. Worship Service career. Mr. Mulholland was also a College with a Bachelor's of Science in January 4,2009. Age 61, Dear sister of longtime member of the Birmingham Geology, Wright State University with children) for those in need 10 a.m.- www.livonfaith.org. . with Communion and nursery, at Holy Michael and Bill (Kathy). Beloved Rotary Club-and Holy Name Catholic a Masters of Science in Geology, and noon on the fourth Saturday of each Wednesday activities Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church aunt of Brian and Anne. Services were Church and an avid train and railroad Kent State University PhD. (abd) in held Wednesday, Jan. 7 at St. Anastasia Geology. He was employed by the month (Jan. 24), at Canton Christian Have resumed at 7 p.m. at Grace (ELCA), 30650 Six Mile, Livonia. buff. He touched many lives and will Fellowship Clothing Bank, 8775 Ronda Church, Troy. Memorial tributes to be missed by all. Mr. Mulholland is Ohio Department of Natural Christian Fellowship, on the west side All visitors welcome. For more infor­ Multiple Sclerosis. Society, 21311 survived by his loving siblings Frank Resources, Division of Geological Drive, south of Joy between Haggerty of Middlebelt, one block south of Six mation, call (734) 427-1414 or visit Civic Center Dr., Southfield, Ml W. (Kay) Mulholland and Mary Lou Survey. Mr. Muliett was active in the and Lilley. Mile. The special four week study www.holycrosstivonia.org. 48076 or Medical Motor Service, 608 (Claude) Kidd and many nieces and Boy Scouts of America for the last 30 For information, call (734) 404-2480, focuses on the Hebraic Roots of Our Day of service S. Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14620. nephews. Visitation at Lynch & Sons years in many capacities, including View obituary and share memories at: Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Road Den Leader and Cub Master for Pack visit www.CantonCF.org or send e-mail Christian Faith, taught by Yvonne A Day of Service and Spirituality www.DesmondFuneralHome.com. (between 14-15 Mile Rds.) Thursday 45 of Longacre Elementary. He was to infofcantoncf.org. Moore. For information, visit www. is available by the Capuchin Soup 4-8pm. Prayers 7pm. Funeral at Holy also the recipient of the honorary Wood Badge Award and the John gcfellowship.org or call (734) 525- Kitchen and the Solanus Casey Center. Name Church, 630 Harmon, 6019. 7W\ Birmingham, Friday 10am. Friends Burroughs Nature Award. He was also The purpose of the day is to serve, may visit at church beginning at the holder of the Fifth Year Pipestone Bethany singles Thursday fellowship dinner meet and have one's faith grow. The 9:30am. Interment at St. Mary's Award through the Ohio Buckeye « Dance, 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, day allows groups to help at the Council and was a member of the All are. welcome, 6 p.m. dinners Cemetery, Royal Oak. Memorials Feb. 7, in Redford. Cost is $10, catered by The Cookie Lady, Susan Capuchin Services Center and dine appreciated to The Capuchins, 1820 Order of the Arrow. He will be remem­ If OBITUARY Mt. Elliott Street, Detroit, Michigan bered for his kindness, gentle soul and includes refreshments. Doors open at Navarro, at St. James Presbyterian with guests at the Capuchin Soup 48207. Condolences at: devoted love for Ms wife and sons. A 7:30 p.m. Call Diane for information at Church, 25350 W. Six Mile, Redford. Kitchen. funeral service will be held Friday 11 ' POLICY (734)261-5716. Cost is $8. Call (313) 534-7730. A tour of the Earth Works urban gar­ lynclifuneraldirectors .com am (in state 10:30 am) at First The first five "billed" lines of an Presbyterian Church of Farmington, • Breakfast, 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. Eucharistic adoration den, which provides six tons of pro­ obituary are published at no cost 26165 Farmington Rd., Farmington 21, at Leon's 30149 Ford Road, south St. Michael the Archangel Church duce each season, will also be made 1 All additional lines will be ""IscSDoSiriiLiY^ Hills, Ml 48334. Visitation is side (next to Tim Horton's) in Garden in Livonia continues its monthly available. The day concludes with a charged at $4 per line. You may Thursday 2-8 pm at THAYER-ROCK Age 77, January 1,2009. Beloved hus­ City, 48135. All separated, divorced program of Prayer and Eucharistic self-guided tour of the Solanus Casey place a picture of your loved one band of the late Dolores. Dear father FUNERAL HOME, 33603 Grand for an additional cost of only $6. of Cynthia (Wayne) Cash, James River Ave. (1 blk. W. of Farmington and singles welcome. For details, call Adoration on the third Wednesday of Center, a spirituality center dedicated Symbolic emblems may be (Kathryn), Kevin, and Constance Rd.), Downtown Farmington. In lieu Kathy at (734) 513-9479. each month. The church is open for to the Capuchin friar who is credited of flowers donations may be made to included at no cost (example; Gregg. Grandfather of Jacob,' Bethany is a Catholic organization prayer and private worship from 10 with miraculous cures and valued for Jonathan, Scott, Joshua, Jennifer, and the Muliett Boys Education Fund, c/o American Flags, religious Citizens First Bank, 33205 Grand under the auspices of the Archdiocese a.m. to 7 p.m. Benediction service in his wise and compassionate counsel. symbols, etc.) Lucas. Brother of Lee (Clyde) Atkinson. 'Brother-in-law of Dorothy River Ave., Farmington, MI 48336. of the Detroit Office for Family the evening. Call (734) 261-1455. The minimum age is 7th grade and Haltaan. Gordon proudly served his www.thayer-rock.com Ministry. Bethany provides spiritual, Worship schedule . the maximum size of the group is 30. Deadlines: country in the U.S. Army and the social and educational assistance 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday (9:45 a.m. The day starts at 8:30 a.m. and ends Anny National Guard. He was active Friday 4:15 PM for Sunday in the Garden City Police Reserve, PHYJUJS^lJNmLL through peer-to-peer ministry to Sunday School), at Community Free at 2:30 p.m. There is no cost. Lunch Wednesday 9:45 AM for Thursday Wayne Co. Sheriffs Auxiliary and the SMITH the divorced and separated of all . Will Baptist Church, 33031 Cherry Hill, included. For information, send e-mail Garden City Senior Center. Services Passed away at her home in Christian faiths. Obituaries received a8 west of Venoy, Westland. Wednesday to ccranefthecapuchins.org. will be placed in the m were held. Memorials suggested to Farmington, MI on January 3, 2009 Music at St. John's prayer and Bible study is 7 p.m. Youth To learn more about the Capuchin Garden City Hospital Heart-wing. after a second battle with stomach Arrangements by Santeiu and Son. cancer. Born on June 20, 1923 in Collegium Musicum performs canta­ fellowship every other Friday at 7 p.m. Soup Kitchen, visit www.cskdetroit. Belle Vernon, PA, she had raised her tas and instrumental works, 6 p.m. Sunday worship org. oeobitsfhometownlife.com family in many states along with her Sunday, March 29, and The Saline The early service for the Anglican Worship Seryice ffrfexls; husband Thomas Edward Smith who Fiddlers, 6 p.m., Sunday, May 17, at Church of Livonia is at 7:45 a.m. at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Adult Bible Class preceded her in death in 1998. She is Attn: Obits c/o Jennifer Musztuk St. John's Episcopal Church, 574 S. Trinity Church, 34500 Six Mile, west at 9:30 a.m., Children's Sunday School 586-826-7318 ay You survived by daughters: Eleanor, •Marilyn, and Tammy, a son-in-law, Sheldon, Plymouth. All concerts are of Farmington Road and next to during worship at 10:30 a.m., at For mere information call; six grandchildren, and nine great­ free except The Saline Fiddlers ($7 Stevenson High School, Livonia. Immanuel Lutheran Chur tots through Jennifer Musztuk Find grandchildren. Per her request, there The 10 a.m. service will continue to high school and Adult Faith Forum 586-826-7115 -and available in advance or at door). will be no services. Phyllis' ashes will be at the Livonia YMCA at 14255 Stark at Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran or Charolette Wilson Comfort in be scattered on her beloved childhood Call (734) 453-0190. 586-826-7082 farm in Pennsylvania. Memorials may Road, between Lyndon and the 1-96 Church (ELCA), 30650 Six Mile, Livonia. or tell free be made to Angela Hospice, 14100 service drive. The Web site is www. Call (734) 427-1414 or visit www.holy- Jramily Newburgh Road, Livonia, MI 48154- Caregiver's support group hischurch.us. crosslivonia.org. Visitors welcome. 800-579-7355 5010. www.thayer-rock.com St. John's Support Group for the Reformed Protestant services for Jennifer or Charolette J/"< .0 Friends* Caregiver's of Alzheimer's patients The doctrines and teachings of solid k jofinaszaiaa -SS-l Please see CALENDAR, B5 www.hometownlife.com BELIEFS S VALUES Observer X Eccentric 1 Thursday, January 8,2009 (*) JS

Church, 36075 W. Seven Mile, between Calling all youth grades 4-12 to join CALENDAR Newburgh and Wayne roads, Livonia. the LOGOS Youth Club at Northviile Pilot program to ease in new pastor FROM mm B4 Church school for children and adults First United Methodist Church. ' begins at 9 a.m. Sunday. Vespers are Recreation, dinner, Bible study and BY LINDA ANN CHOMfN of the Spirit and Ascension Army, afternoon school Worship service celebrated 5 p.m. Saturdays. Visitors _ music Wednesdays, 5:15-8:15 p.m. OSE STAFF WRITER Lutheran — merged in 1991, programs, food pantries, 10:45 a.m. Sundays, Adylt Sunday are always welcome. For more infor­ began Sept. 26. For registration, visit so he has years of experience and homeless shelters dur­ School at 9:30 a.m., Children's Sunday mation, call (248) 476-3432 (church), www.fumcnorfhville.org or call (248) It's never easy to move to not only at Emmanuel, but ing ministries at Aseensioxi School during worship, Youth Group (248) 477-4712 (rectory) or Web site at 349-1144. a new town let alone a new Sword of the Spirit where he Lutheran in Saginaw and 5-7 p.m. and Catechism for Grown-ups www.orthodoxiivonia.org. HeartCry church. Scott Sessler has served from 1974 until the Good Shepherd in Manistee. 5:30-6:30 p.m., at Trinity Church of Men's breakfast The support group provides hope done it twice before and he's church burned in 1990. He developed values Livonia, 34500 Six Mile. For informa- . Ham & eggs, hash browns, pancakes, and help for mothers of prodigals happy this time to be part Three years ago he came early in life while grow­ tion, call (734) 425-2800. ' • and more when you come to the at 7 p.m. on the second, fourth and of a pilot program to help. up with a five-year transi­ ing up in a farm commu­ F.I.R.E. ministries Men's Breakfast at 8 a.m. on the fifth Wednesdays of each month, at acquaint himself with the tion plan for approval by nity in Sandusky where he With theme scripture, He shall baptize first Saturday of every month at Calvary Baptist Church, 43065 Joy congregation. the Evangelical Lutheran attended a Lutheran church .you with the Holy Ghost and with fire The Senate Restaurant, located off Road, Canton. They use "The Hope Sessler accepted the call to Church in America's every Sunday. After earn­ • (Luke 3:16), is organizing in Livonia at Haggerty Road-between Five Mile of a Homecoming," by O'Rourke and Emmanuel Lutheran Church Southeast Michigan Synod. ing a degree in Agricultural. Living Water Church, 11663 Areola in and Six Mile in Northviile. All men Sauer ($12). To register, call (734) 455- in Livonia in November last "I wanted to give some sta­ Economics from Ohio State, •the Inkster and Plymouth roads area are invited for fellowship and food. 0022, Ext. 4.' year and'will be officially bility in the transition and Sessler decided to go into at 7 p.m. Fridays under the leadership Sponsored by Riverside Park Church Women of the word installed at 4 p.m. Sunday, the bishop accepted it," said the ministry. He gradu­ of Luke Willis. F.I.R.E. Ministries. For of God, 11771 Newburgh, Livonia. Call Bible study meets 9:15 a.m. and 6:45 Jan. 11, but retiring Pastor Dickinson, 66, of Livonia. ated from Trinity Lutheran more information, call (734) 425- (734)464-0990. • p.m.. Tuesdays, at Calvary Baptist Walt Dickinson isn't leaving "It gives us an opportunity Seminary with a Master 6360. MOPS meetings Church, 43065 Joy Road, Canton. just yet. to share.a history of where of Divinity. In 2004, he New worship schedule The Hosanna-Tabor Mothers of Choose from Covenant, a Precept ' "There's'usually an we've been and gone. It's married Karen. They have Regular church service 10 a.m. Preschoolers (MOPS) group began Upon Precept class, or The Truth interim period of two years a volunteer position, no two daughters, Isabella, 9 Sundays with Communion and •. meeting this fall at a new time at Project (new from'Focus on the after a pastor retires and a salary. It gives us teaching months, and Graciella, 2. Nursery, 9 a.m. Sunday School for all the Lutheran church, 9600 Leverne, Family). ' new pastor comes in," said opportunities together, vari­ "I do a lot of things with ages and Faith Forum, at Holy Cross Redford. Meetings continue the first To register, call (734) 455-0022, Ext. Sessler. ety in preaching. I plan to Lutheran Social Services of Evanqelicai Lutheran Church (ELCA), and third Thursdays of the month at 4 or visit www.vchurches.com/cbc- "We're trying something be as helpful as he wants me . Michigan, serve on the state 30650 Six Mile, Livonia. Call (734) 427- 9:30 a.m. Join in for teaching, discus­ women. new, The retired pastor stays to be. wide board," said Sessler of . 1414. All visitors welcome. Visit www. sion, creative projects and presenta­ Bible study around. I think it makes it "We don't want people to Westland. holycrosslivonia.org. tions. For more information, call (248) Get a new life, study Scripture 9-10:30 a little bit easier if there's feel abandoned. If there's a "It will be a little bit hard­ Sunday worship 470-5202 or send e-mail to nikki. a.m. Saturdays at Blessed Sacrament someone there to help you, wedding or funeral service er with the kids, but we'll 11 a.m. Sunday worship service, 9:30 [email protected]. Monastery on the northwest corner of to fill you in on the church they will have their choice." eventually become involved. a.m. Sunday school, 7 p.m/Wednesday MOPS groups 13 Mile and Middiebelt in Farmington and you don't have to figure Previously Karen headed up Bible Study, at Good Shepherd Mothers of Preschoolers meets on Hills. Focus of study is Romans. Call it out yourself. I've gotten to CHARITABLE PROGRAMS the nursery and ran a book Reformed Church, 6500 N. Wayne the first and third Friday mornings or (248) 626-8253.for more information. know Pastor Walt over the Sessler is not only looking group at the church we were Road at Hunter, Westland. first and third Wednesday evenings Fellowship Dinners last several months and I'm forward to learning about at. She's a kindergarten For information, call (734)721-0800. at Calvary Baptist Church, 43065 Joy 6 p.m. Thursdays. Dinner catered by looking forward to having a his congregation, but reach­ teacher by trade." . 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Marcy Sieggreen the Amphibian Department and is a great addition to the animal The Detroit Zoological Society has management leadership team," appointed Marcy Sieggreen to the said Scott Carter, director of position of curator of amphibians. conservation and animal welfare. She is responsible for overseeing Sieggreen earned a master's all amphibian department degree in biological science operations, including animal care, from Wayne State University conservation programs, guest and bachelor of science degrees interaction activities and research in earth science, aquatic and at the Detroit Zoo's National terrestrial ecosystems and Amphibian Conservation Center. geography from Eastern Michigan Sieggreen joins the Zoo from the University. She is currently Michigan Humane Society (MHS), enrolled at EMU for a second where she served for 12 years in a master's degree in geographical variety of positions, most recently information systems. as facility director of the Berman The Detroit Zoological Society Center for Animal Care in Westland. Red Cross. is a non-profit organization that During her tenure at MHS, she "Marcy has a strong academic operates the Detroit Zoo in Royal opened and staffed the flagship background in science and Oak and Belle Isle Nature Zoo in operation and taught an animal impressive managerial experience. Detroit. For more information, visit sheltering class through the State She brings significant strength in the Web site at www.detroitzoo. TOM HAWLEV|STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Animal Response Team (SARD and management and leadership to org. A pair of Garys - Gary Wrigley (left) and Gary Bulson - are the owners of Men on the Move moving company.

Courtney Macavinta girls develop courage, confidence and Moving with a personal touch character. Cost is $50, $40 for currently Courtney Macavinta, award-winning registered adult Girl Scout adults, and youth development author and advocate $25 for college students. Participants Observer. Tell us about your business, was trying to expand and wanted for girls, will keynote the fifth annual Girl who register before Jan. 23 will receive including the types of service and/or to open another business for MEN ON THE MOVE Developers Summit, presented by Girl a $5 discount. products you feature. Scouts Heart of Michigan, on Saturday, Macavinta is founder and CEO of Respect himself. He looked into pizza Business name: Men on the In 1991, Gary Wrigley, who is franchises and then he read a Jan. 31, at Branson Gilmore Center, Rx, a social entrepreneurial organization Move now my partner, called me for an story about a moving company Kalamazoo. The Summit is designed to that advocates for girls and women. She interview for a manager position that was doing well and decided Address: 446 S. Newburgh, help parents, mentors and role models is the author of Respect: A Girl's Guide with his company that he was to look into that. He saw a need in Westland, Ml 48186 give girls the tools they need to resist to Getting Respect and Dealing When tryingto get off the ground. Well, the metro Detroit area for a good Name and Title: Gary L. Bulson confusing media images, peer pressure Your Line Is Crossed. not only was I the manager, but local mover and here we are. of Westland and Gary L. Wrigley and demands to "fit in." Macavinta has been featured on CNN, the firstemploye e as well. I hired a How did you decide to locate in the of Livonia, owners The Girl Developers Summit is NPR, Teen Vogue and COSMO Girl!. She sponsored by Branson, the Ladies co-created the Uniquely MB Guide for couple more guys and we were off Westland community? Business Opened: In 1991 in and running. In 1995, we became Library Association of Kalamazoo, Girl facilitators with the Girl Scouts of the Being that Gary had Nankin Westland partners and I retired from the already we decided it would be a Scouts Heart of Michigan and Girl Scouts USA and has also worked with Girls, Inc., movingtruek. Since then we have good spot to park our first truck, Number of Employees: We have of the USA. The conference is open to Girls For A Change and the Dove Self- seen our ups and downs like most and we answered the phones out anywhere from 12-18 employees all adults who are interested in helping EsteemFund. small business owners. We have of my apartment I would pick depending on the time of the had as many as eight trucks and up the truck in the morning and year. 25 employees in the best of times. move a person or two, then go Business Specialty: Our busi­ Currently, we have six trucks and home and return phone calls that 13 employees. We offer a full line were left while I was out. From ness specialty is moving people of boxes and packing supplies. We there, my wife and I decided locally and providing them with can come out and do the packing to purchase our first home in that personal touch a lot of and moving for you or we can Westland in 1993 and have lived companies lack today. Although Got Game? ISPIIIiTS just seD you the supplies to do it there ever since. we do also move people out of Yep, go|#ioris»;;too. ,. V yourself. Do you have a funny tidbit or story state, 90 percent of our business Observer What makes your business to share with our readers about your is locally based. experience so far as a small business? unique? • Hours: We provide our service I tbink what makes the moving I just want to say that owning seven days a week and we can business unique is that we get a business has been a great to help people start over. What I experience for me as a person. 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I owe alot of that where you will also find an online quote form to get a basic idea Observer How did you decide to open success to being a business owner your first business? and to my great staff and partner of the cost for any move local or My partner, who also owns for allowing me tohav e the time long distance. Nankin Hardware and Hobby, todoso. Here's your chance to showcase your business on a page geared to 1 CHAMBER CHAT 5 business in your community. By advertising alongside features geared toward local business, you Garden City Chamber City Public Schools. She previ­ of Sports Venue Bar & Grill. can reach your target audience faster. The membership of the ously owned her own nonprofit Laurie's background is in Garden City Chamber of educational institute. education, and she is a recent Commerce has elected three Clarity Patton serves as busi­ resident of Garden City. She If it's important to you, new directors to the board: ness development and quality has been self-employed for Michelle Cline, Clarity Patton improvenient manager for more than five years and enjoys and Laurie Correll. Their Metropolitan Lincoln Mercury, being active in the community. it's important to us. three-year terms began Jan. 1. one of the nation's largest The current directors would Michelle Cline has been in Lincoln Mercury dealerships. like to welcome Michelle, For advertising information, please call: education for 23 years. Her Her responsibilities include Clarity and Laurie to the board background is elementary marketing and advertising, and they look forward to work­ Oakland County: 248-901 -2500 education and special educa­ brand development and public ing with each of them. te currently is the relations. Amelia Cliverto Wayne County: 734-582-8363 5nt of the Garden Laurie Correll is the owner director West Oakland County: 248-437-2011