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BY DARRELL CLEM Towers will be improved with­ "The building is 30 years old. retired, Taylor Towers is revert­ sure seniors who may have On Monday, the Westland City OBSERVER STAFF WRITER out residents facing any spike in It needs updating," Godbout ing back to the city, but Godbout heard of an overhauling of the Council is set to vote to set up living expenses. said. said the property will be sold food services program inside the new corporation, Godbout Taylor Towers, a high-rise "The residents there will see Named after former Mayor to a new partnership with a the building. Seniors would con­ said. senior apartment building in zero changed from their rent Thomas Taylor, the building is controlling interest by the EHC tinue to have access to on-site Wild sought to quell rumors Westland, is expected to get a perspective," he said. located on Marquette east of and the Westland Housing meals, he said, but the service that residents would be nega­ major facelift amid a restructur­ However, residents are Newburgh, just south of Central Commission. The transaction would likely be contracted out tively affected by the changes. ing of how the 30-year-old facil­ expected to benefit from a long- City Park. It has long been con­ will allow the city to generate while full-time employees would "What they would see out of ity is owned and overseen. term project that Godbout and trolled by an Elderly Housing cash from outside investors. lose their jobs. it is a totally renovated apart­ Rumors have swirled about Mayor William Wild said could Corp. (EHC) of Westland, but "We basically sell this build­ Although new partners will ment," he said, adding that as changes inside the 266-unit, bring a new heating system, improvements have been dif­ ing to the corporation," Godbout oversee Taylor Towers, local much as $20,000 could poten­ subsidized-rent building, but windows, roofing, appliances, ficult because of little cash flow, said, adding that the city "could officials have said the EHC and tially be spent on each unit. Westland City Council President paint and carpet, among other city officials said. end up with roughly $9 million." the city will continue to have James Godbout said Taylor amenities. With a 30-year mortgage Godbout also sought to reas­ an influence on operations. [email protected] I (734) 953-2110 Value City to close department store

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Value City Department Store in Westland is expected to close its doors by year's end, idling an undisclosed number of workers and creating anoth­ er vacancy in the city's core retail shopping district. A store manager refused to comment, even though Value City has widely publicized its going- . BY DARRELL CLEM out-of-business sale and draped a banner in front OBSERVER STAFF WRITER of the store on Warren Road west of Central City Parkway. One employee said the discount retail A sour economy has made stoi'Q is expected to cioste by Dec. -31 it even more difficult for a Next door, Value City Furniture will not be Westland-based nonprofit affected by the closing, store manager Amy Staub agency to find jobs and pro­ said. vide skill-building services for "We are not closing," she said. "We're two com­ its developmentally disabled pletely different companies." clients, who have a remark­ The two stores used to be under the same parent able work ethic and who take company, Staub said, but they are now separate immense pride in their endeav­ businesses. ors. Corporate officials in Columbus, Ohio, couldn't Community Choices be reached for comment, but closings of stores in Supported Employment several states are planned. already works to provide jobs A Louisville, Ky., newspaper, The Courier- at restaurants, grocery stores, Erica Gray, 25, makes a little money from the pin-on buttons that she takes great pride in making. Journal, had earlier reported that the chain filed fitness centers, churches and for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The newspa­ other businesses in communi­ Employers like Bob Evans, Drive headquarters on worker Janet Threatt, a Canton per also cited court papers indicating that the 66- ties like Westland, Livonia, Buddy's Pizza, Greenfield Westland's northwest side by resident, recently took some store, 4,500 -employee department store chain had Canton, Redford and Wayne. Village, Powerhouse Gym, providing on-site, skill-build­ of Gray's buttons to a poverty lost $70 million in a seven-month period ending But, the agency needs more Kroger and Redford's St. ing services during daytime summit in Detroit. Aug. 31 on net sales of $288.5 million. employers to help its clients, John's Lutheran Church, business hours, in an effort to Gray uses special button- Value City Department Store, like many retail­ who currently number 107. among others, already boost self-esteem and instill a making equipment to make ers, has been stung by a troubled economy that "These individuals will have become involved with sense of independence. products to celebrate occasions has slowed spending. The Courier-Journal cited notmiss a day's work," said Community Choices, but the Erica Gray, 25, smiled as she like Christmas, Halloween, court papers indicating that a slow housing market, Community Choices jobs need for more businesses has sat in a motorized wheelchair Election Day and new births. tight credit and rising unemployment are among developer Jennifer Baker, a become greater as job opportu­ and talked about the pin-on She estimated she has made the factors that have combined to "decimate" the Westland resident. "They will nities have dwindled. buttons she makes and sells thousands. company's core market. give more than a hundred per­ Community Choices also for $2 each wherever she can. cent." helps clients at its Commerce Community Choices social Please see AGENCY, A2 [email protected] | (734) 953-2110

8Y LEANNE ROGERS for the Blind on Michigan Avenue could use 20 easily." both members of Garden City the return trip. Earlier this year, year anniversary., We wanted to OBSERVER STAFF WRITER each week and they take me While she sometimes uses the Kiwanis, which provided some Jones said he drove someone to a acknowledge the volunteers and there. It's Jiterally been a blessing Nankin Transit Authority for start-up funding. food bank. show appreciation foral l their Over the past year, Nancy to me." transportation, Kukulka said "Most of the time I drive some­ "Some of the people are pretty help." Kukulka had been taken for a Started a year ago, the Fish Fish drivers are available at dif­ one once a week. Gary goes out interesting. I enjoy driving with Some people maybe reluctant ride many times — and she's Dial-A-Ride program relies on ferent hours and go outside the of his way not to burn out the them. I get to know their back­ to commit themselves because of pretty happy about that. volunteers to provide transporta­ immediate area. drivers," said Jones, who works ground and let them know about time constraints, Jones said, but A Westland resident, Kukulka tion to clients who are generally "I have lady friends from part-time as a financial adviser. mine," he said. "It would be pretty scheduling is flexible. is visually impaired and has been senior citizens or disabled. The church who take me shopping, "I think Gary drives 40-60 hours. dull, if you didn't talk on the ride " "I've had lunches with Fish using the services of Fish Dial-A- volunteer drivers use their own my kids help if they are available," Nankin Transit has limitations, Despite the lower gas prices, people and we shared stories. Ride of Western Wayne County. vehicles and pay for fuel them- Kukulka said. "I try to stay inde­ we fill in the gaps. It's an impor­ Simon said he could still use Most of them enjoy giving back "I use Fish two or three times selves. pendent as much as I can. Fish tant service." more volunteer drivers. and helping people out with a week. I go to doctor appoint­ "It's for those with no other definitely helps me stay indepen­ Getting people to medi­ "I thought when gas prices something they would not be able ments and dental appointments means of transportation, we're dent." cal appointments are the bulk dropped, we'd get more people to do for themselves," Jones said. — sometimes they take me to the the means of last resort," said Since Fish Dial-A-Ride began of rides, said Jones, noting he stepping forward,bu t I haven't vet for my Leader Dog," Kukulka Gary Simon, who runs the pro­ operating last year,, Garden City's recently drove a man to Henry seen that," Simon said. "We had For more information about the Fish said. "They take me shopping, if I gram. "We provide 18-20 rides Mike Jones has been a volun­ Ford Hospital for treatment and a kind of celebration lunch in Dial-A-Ride program, call (888) 660- need to go. I work at the Library a week. We have 11 drivers but teer driver — he and Simon are returned a few hours later for October to celebrate our one- 2007.

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ers. Some of Community could use the expertise of Choice's clients live in group someone who can help with PAGE At homes or with family mem­ online Web page designing. bers, while others are able Colleen Dahl, program to be independent or share a director, said the agen­ "They're basically beauti­ place with a roommate. cy's overriding goal is to ful," Gray said. "It just takes Job coaches help the cli­ enhance the quality of life a hot second to make them, ents prepare for jobs, find for its clients by providing a and they're fun to make." employment and arrange for wide array of services. The Dorothy Sing, 41, makes transportation from home people served may range first aid kits and sells them to work. They also accompa­ from 26 years old to retire­ at places like craft shows. ny clients to the workplace ment age, and some of them The Livonia woman also until they get Settled in to have been involved in the hopes to start selling her their new endeavors. Some program for a decade. products online, and she clients work independently, Baker, the jobs developer, said she plans to try to get and some in groups. issued a plea for businesses on Oprah Winfrey's show. Community Choices gets who want reliable employees Community Choices cli­ its referrals from agencies to give Community Choices ents also enjoy outings for like Community Living clients a chance. such activities as bowling, Services, which is also "They won't find a better visiting museums, shopping, dedicated to helping the dis­ employee," she said. sporting events and volun­ abled. To help in any capacity, teering their time for com­ With the holiday season call Community Choices at munity organizations like here, Threatt also hopes (734) 467-1710, or contact The Salvation Army. that local businesses will Janet Threatt at (313) 333- Founded in 1990, the help Community Choices 4061. agency relies on county, with Christmas gifts that TOM HAWLEY\ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER state and federal funding clients might otherwise not [email protected] along with private employ­ receive. The agency also (734)953-2110 Janet Threatt, a social worker for Community Choices, explains how the program offers help.

AROUND WESTLAND Check us out on the Web every day at Christmas concert call the Mayor's Office at (734) offices in Livonia and Milford 467-3200. the district to serve constitu­ The Westland Community ents. The Livonia office can be for an expanded version of Foundation will sponsor a Meilo, Santa reached by calling (734) 632- Christmas reception featuring Around Westland, visit our online Have a wish for Santa? Call 0314 and the Milford office is John Glenn High School's Glenn eol&m at hometowniifexom and him up during Westland's annu­ available at (248) 685-9495. Singers 6-8 p.m. Thursday, click oft the Westland home page. al Santa Call-In Show Thursday, Dec. 11. The event will be inside Dec. 4. Produced by WLND-TV, WHERE HOMETOWN STORIES UNFOLD the school's media center on the city's government access Stock up on books for gifts Marquette between Wayne and but must be in cans with a channel, the show gives chil­ and your home library at third Newburgh, and the public is yard waste sticker attached or dren the opportunity to chat annual book fair 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. invited. Kraft type brown bags. Plastic with Santa and detail their Tuesday, Dec. 2, at Westland Cost of admission is an bags will not be accepted. For holiday wishes by calling (734) Convalescent and Rehab Center, Home Delivery/Customer Service 1-866-88-PAPER (866-887-2737) unwrapped, new toy as a dona­ a complete list of guidelines, 427-90.03. Santa will be taking 36137 West Warren Road, tion for the children helped this call Westland's Department calls beginning at 6 p.m. The between Wayne and Central Newsroom '. (734)953-2104 Fax (734)591-7279 holiday season by The Salvation of Public Service at ¢734) 728- program will re-air throughout City Parkway Here's a chance to Sports Nightline (734)953-2104 Army. Gifts for teenagers also 1770. the holidays on WLND-TV, acquire a wide array of new edi­ are needed. channel 10 for Wide Open West tions from New York Times best Classified Advertising ;.J-800-579-SELL (7355) Safety promotion Display Advertising (734)582-8363 Refreshments and hors subscribers and on channel 12 sellers to children's storybooks, d'oeuvres will be prepared by From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for Comcast subscribers. Fore large-print books, recipe books. Chef Tony Paquette and stu­ Friday, Dec. 5, in Westland more information, call WLND- For more information, call (734) POSTAL PERIODICAL REQUIREMENTS dents fromth e culinary arts Shopping Center's Macy's Court, TV at (734) 467-3198. 728-6100. The Westland Observer - Publication NO. USPS 663-530 Published every Thursday and Sunday. Westland Mayor William Wild Periodical postage is paid at Livonia, Michigan 48150.' department of the William D. Ford Career Technical Center. will join other local dignitar­ Constituent hours WYAA meeting, party 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia, Ml 48150 Attire is business or "nice ies to encourage residents to The staff of U.S. Rep. The Westland Youth Athletic casual." Anyone planning to "Tie One on for Safety." The Thaddeus McCotter, R-Livonia, Association will have its annual attend is asked to call (734) 595- MADD (Mothers Against will hold office hours in several general membership meeting at 7727. Drunk Driving) event is part of locations in December. The time 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, at CITY OF WESTLAND a public awareness campaign is set aside so that the citizens the Lange Compound Building, which reminds motorists to served by the congressman 6050 Farmington Road, north PUBLIC NOTICE The Westland Bottle Rockets, drive responsibly during the have the opportunity to speak of Ford. The purpose is to elect a wrestling club for ages 5-14, holidays. Non-alcoholic holiday with a staff member one on one a general board of directors and The following appeals will be heard at a public hearing to be held will hold registration 6-7 p.m. drinks will be served and the regarding any federal issue that review the past year. in the Council Chambers of Westland City Hall, 36601 Ford Road, winners of the "Mocktail Mixer they might have. Westland, MI on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at 7:00 p,m. at Tuesday, Dec. 2, in Gym 4 of The WYAA also will conclude which time comments may be directed to the Board during John Glenn High School, 36105 Recipe Contest" will be named. Office hours for Tuesday, its 50th anniversary celebration audience participation. Marquette, Westland. The club Westland Center is at 35000 W. Dec. 2, are 9-10 a.m. at Livonia year with a Christmas party 6 runs from December through Warren Road at Wayne Road. Civic Park Senior Center, p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at Papa If you wish to reply by mail, send your comments to the above March. The fee is $20. For more 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Redford Joe's, 34275 Ford at Wildwood, address. All property owners whose names appear in our tax rolls Tree decorating located within 300' of this property are being notified pursuant to information, call Judy (734) Community Center, 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. In addition this statute. 634-4595 or contact her by e- Westland Mayor William at the Maplewood Community to the party, the annual WYAA mail at judylawl!22@yahoo. Wild invites children and Center in Garden City and raffle draw will take place Petition #2661 R. Falconer. 38699 Joy Rd. com. Information also is avail­ their families to "bring in 2:30-3:30 p.m. at the Westland at 7:30 p.m. Ticket stubs are Request for a 4' detached accessory structure variance from able online at glennwrestling. the holidays" with his special senior Friendship Center. due by Dec. 6 at the WYAA Ordinance 248 in order to construct a 28' x 36', 18' high detached accessory structure at the rear of the home; whereas Section com and selecting the Bottle guest, Santa Claus, 3-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, office hours Lange Compound Building, 7:4.3(h) states that detached accessory structures shall not exceed Rockets Wrestling Club link. Wednesday, Dec. 3, when local are 9-10 a.m. at the Canton 6050 Farmington, north of a height of 14'. However, the height of an accessory structure may schools and scout troops will Summit Senior Center, 11 a.m.- Ford Road. Ticket stubs can be exceed 14'provided that: 1) the size of the lot exceeds 1/3 of an acre Compost season ends decorate the trees between the noon at the Northville Senior dropped off at the building 7-9 (14,520 square feet), 2) the accessory structure does not exceed the Westland will stop picking Bailey Recreation Center and Center, 12:30-1:30 p.m. at the p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. to maximum height requirement for the principal structure, and 3) approval of the Zoning Board of Appeals is first obtained for any up of grass clippings and small Westland City Hall. The cel­ Plymouth District Library and noon Saturdays. such height variance. branches as of Friday, Dec. ebration includes a Christmas 2:30-3:30 p.m. at the Van Buren For further information, call 5. Compost will he picked up carol sing-along and refresh­ September Days Senior Center. the Westland Youth Athletic Petition #2662-M. TsakofffWestland Castle LLC. the same day as regular trash, ments. For more information, The congressman has two Association at (934) 421-0640. 38353 Ford Road Request for a 10' sign setback variance and a 13.3 square foot price sign area variance from Ordinance 248 in order to replace an Dignified existing free-standing sign with 33.3 square feet of price sign, 5'from the front lot line; whereas Section 15:6.9(f) requires a Funeral Packages minimum 15' setback and Section 15:6.9(b) allows a maximum 20 square feet of price sign for service station free-standing signs.

Petition #2663-E. Chelian (Dreamstar L.L.C.). 35000 Ford Request for a 20' rear yard setback variance, a 7'5-l/2" building Includes Visitation, Funeral, UusRO-U'erquson U'amiiu height variance, and a 15'.separation variance from Ordinance 248 Simple Casket and in order to construct a 23.33'x 58', 12'5-l/2" high carport at the Memorial Movie! OimeralJfome anoQremaiton Services north side of the site that would be located 5' from the rear lot line New, comfortable facility with 3 lounges...2 for the Kids with Xbox gaming and computer Internet access whereas Section 9:5.5(a) requires a minimum rear yard setback of Live, world-wide webcasting and a "Celebration of Life" video included with every funeral service 25'and Section 9:5.6(a) requires a maximum building height of the 2401 S. Wayne Road (between Palmer & Glenwood) • Westland ® 734-71 distance of the building (carport) to the nearest property line (5'); Visit us on the web: www.riskoferauson.com and to construct- a dumpster enclosure that would be located directly, adjacent to the east side of the proposed carport whereas Section 11.6.1 requires that a dumpster enclosure be located a minimum of 15' from any structure. CITY OF GARDEN CITY Petition #2664-B, Skotanis/Olympic Coney Island. "Notice of Meeting 7011 N.Wavne Road WINTER TAX NOTICE Request for a 14'9 front yard setback variance, a 21'9" street side The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Wayne Masonic yard setback variance, and. a 9'building height variance from The 2008 winter taxes will be payable from December 1, 2008 Temple Association, a Michigan nonprofit corporation, shall be held Ordinance 248 in order to construct a 362 square foot addition to through February 14, 2009 without penalty. Beginning February 15, at the office of the corporation at 37137 Palmer Rd., Westland, the site that would have a front setback of 10'3", a street side yard 2009 thru February 28, 2009 a 3% penalty wUl be added to the Michigan on the Tuesday December 9, 2008 at 8:00 PM for the setback of 3'3", and a building height of 12'3" whereas Section unpaid taxes. Beginning March 1, 2009 all unpaid 2008 REAL election of directors and such other business as may properly come- 9:6.5(a) requires a minimum front yard and street street side yard property taxes must be paid to: Raymond J. Wojtowicz, Wayne before said meeting." setback of 25 feet and Section 9:6.6(a) allows a maximum building County Treasurer, The International Center Building, 400 Monroe, height equal to the distance to the nearest property line. 5th floor, Detroit, MI 48226 with an additional 4% administration fee plus 1% per month interest computed from March 1,2009. Publish: November 30 & December 7, 2007 OE0M3JS22-£s2 Publish November 30,2008 O60BE34240 _ £xS ALLYSON M. BETTIS, Treasurer-City Clerk Piihlislv Novpmher SO.2()(18 OE0S&H32G • 2x2 Observer & Eccentric | Sunday, November 30,2008 www.hometownlife.com (*)

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Garden City Hospital, 6245 cali (734) 458-3242. per month. For more information, call Clinic at 5 p.m. CPAP and BIPAP users, 4 p.m. This is an invigorating exercise more information or to register. Inkster Road, offers a weekly Diabetes Self-Management (734)458-3242. did you know that most insurances program is designed to help you get Yoga (fourth of four classes) at schedule of health and wellness Education (third of four classes) at Yoga (fourth of four classes) at 4 p.m. cover new supplies every year? Have up and get moving, and is the perfect 6:30 p.m. Learn how to relax, stretch programs for residents. The 9:30 a.m. This comprehensive series Learn how to relax, stretch and breathe you been wanting to try a new style compliment to your diet program. and breathe while creating balance, lineup this week includes: is planned to help people Live Well while creating balance, strength and of mask, but don't know how to get These classes will help you to make strength and flexibility for both the With Diabetes. Participants learn flexibility for both the body and mind. one? Visit the Sleep Disorders Center an easy transition back to an exercise body and mind. This four-week ses­ Monday, Dec. 1 self-care skills of nutrition, exercise, This four-week session is $32. of Michigan, 35600 Central City program or help you to get started for sion is $32. Classes meet at Garden Exercise Express 12:30 p.m. Thirty medication management, monitoring Parkway, Suite 103, Westland, 5-6 p.m. the first time. Fee is $30 per month. City Hospital's Cardiac Rehab. Call minutes of exercise including cardio, of blood sugar levels, foot and skin Wednesday, Dec. 3 any Wednesday for a free mask fitting For more information, call (734) 458- (734) 458-3242 for details'and to strength training and stretching. care, prevention of problems and Free blood pressure testing for clinic. No appointment is needed. Call 3242. register. Exercise at your own comfort level. psychosocial issues. Physician referral senior citizens at 10:30 a.m. The staff (734) 458-3330 with any questions or Strength and Stretch at 2 p.m. Get in, get out and get on with your is required. There is a fee, but reim­ of Garden City Hospital's Community for more information. This is,a non-aerobic exercise class Friday, Dec. 5 day. Fee is $30 per month or a $5 bursement is available by Medicare, Services offers blood pressure testing CPR - Infant and Child at 6 p.m. designed to help you strengthen Exercise Express 12:30 p.m. Thirty drop-in fee. Call (734) 458-3242 for Medicaid and most commercial insur­ free of charge every other Wednesday' Approved by the American Heart and define your muscles, as well as minutes of exercise including cardio, more information ance plans. Call (734) 458-3481 for at 10:30 a.m. at the Maplewood Association, this class is designed for increase your flexibility. Each class strength training and stretching. Childbirth Education (fifth of six more information or to register. Community Center on Maplewood just those who care for children. This class will combine a variety of equipment, Exercise at your own comfort level. classes) at 6 p.m. This six-week course Bfood Pressure and Cholesterol west of Merriman. Cali (734) 458-4330 teaches participants how to recognize including free weights, medicine Get in, get out and get on with your prepares the expectant mother and Testing nooh-2 p.m. Have your blood for more information. and care for breathing and cardiac balls, balance balls, and Therabands day. Fee is $30 per month or a $5 coach for labor and delivery. Class pressure checked (free) and your Exercise Express 12:30 p.m. Thirty emergencies in infants and in children in order to isolate and tone each of drop-in fee. Call (734) 458-3242 for runtime is 2k hours and there is a $60 cholesterol level ($5) or Lipid panel minutes of exercise including cardio, victims age 8 and under. There is a the major muscle groups. Fee is $30 more information. fee. Medicaid is accepted. A refresher ($10); tested on the first Tuesday of strength training and stretching. $40 fee. Participants will receive cer­ per month. For more information, call course also is available. Call (734) the month in the Garden City Hospital Exercise at your own comfort level. tification upon successful completion. (734)458-3242. DAILY PROGRAMS 458-4330 for more information or to Lobby from noon to 2 p.m. Everyone Get in, get out and get on with your Call (734) 458-4330 for more informa­ Diabetes Self-Management Garden City Hospital's Health register. is welcome. No registration is neces­ day. Fee is $30 per month or a $5 tion or to register. Education (second of four classes) at Enhancement Center offers sary. Call (734) 458-4330 for more drop-in fee. Cali (734) 458-3242 for Eating Disorders Support Group 6:30 p.m. This comprehensive series daily programs Monday through Tuesday, Dec. 2 information. more information. at 7 p.m. This support group is for is planned to help people Live Well Friday in Phase II and HI Cardiac Get Up and Move at 9 a.m., 3 Strength and Stretch at 2 p.m. Diabetes Support Group at 2:30 those individuals with anorexia, buli­ With Diabetes. Participants learn Rehabilitation/Cardiac Wellness, a and 4 p.m. This is an invigorating This is a non-aerobic exercise class and 6:30 p.m. Hear guest speakers and mia, and compulsive and binge eating self-care skills of nutrition, exercise, Peripheral Vascular Disease Exercise exercise program is designed to help designed to help you strengthen get involved with open discussion on disorders. Both males and females medication management, monitoring and Strength Training Program, and you get up and get moving, and is and define your muscles, as weSi as- new diabetes information by attending are invited to attend. This meeting of blood sugar levels, foot and skin a Diabetes Exercise Program. These the perfect compliment to your diet increase your flexibility. Each class this support group. Day and evening is held in the Garden City Hospital care, prevention of problems and classes are presented and monitored program. These classes will help you will combine a variety of equipment,, classes are available. The group meets Auditorium. Call (734) 458-4330 for psychosocial issues. Physician referral by certified exercise physiologists. to make an easy transition back to an including free weights, medicine every first Wednesday of the month. more information. is required. There is a fee, but reim­ Contact the Health Enhancement exercise program or help you to get balls, balance balls, and Tfierabands Call Community Education at (734) bursement is available by Medicare, Center at (734) 458-3242 to select started for the first time. Fee is $30 in order to isolate and tone each of 458-4330 for more information. Thursday, Dec. 4 Medicaid and most commercial insur­ an exercise program specifically per month. For more information, the major muscle groups. Fee is $30 CPAP and BIPAP Mask Fitting Get Up and Move at 9 a.m., 3 and ance plans. Call ¢734) 458-3481 for designed for you.

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Listings for the Community Calendar of what you are going through. preregistration required. For more can be submitted by e-mail at sma- Hope-4-Healing is a free on-going • rm information or to obtain a and a [email protected]. They also support group for those who have 6 flyer, go online to www.therouge. can be mailed to Sue Mason at 36251 loved ones in prison, providing a safe org/Programs/PI/frog_and_toad_ Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150, or faxed place to talk about it, share with and Workshops.htm to her attention at fax at (734) 591- learn from others. The group meets Charity casino 7279. For more information, call (734) the second Monday of every month If you are looking for a place to show ' 953-2112. beginning in January 2009 at Kirk M I your skills at Texas Wold 'Em, the hot­ of Our Savior Presbyterian Church, test game in town, the Canton Charity UPCOMING EVENTS 36660 Cherry Hill, in Westland. For ** . Casino, Western Wayne County's oniy Nutcracker Ballet additionai information, contact charity poker room atthe Shark Club on More than 70 dancers from Bunny Bonnie at (734) 646-2237 or e-mail Ford in Canton every Thursday through Sanford's School of Dance perform [email protected]. ••V— Sunday. TheCanton Charity Casino the holiday classic at 11:30 a.m. and 2 Friends of Rouge offers nightly tournaments as well as p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at Stevenson , The Friends of the Rouge are look­ continuous cash games and a venue High School, 33500 Six Mile Road ing for people interested in helping for players of all skill levels. Non-profit, (just west of Farmington). Tickets are with two programs taking place in charitable organizations are licensed by available for $5. This special produc­ 2009. The first is the Rouge Winter the State of Michigan to sponsor eacb tion features original choreography Stonefly Search 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. weekend, allowing them to false funds and costumes from the Nutcracker 24. Join a team to search Rouge for their special causes. The'hours are Ballet that formerly appeared at the tributaries for the sensitive winter 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Thursdayf riday • Fox Theatre and Detroit Opera House. stonefly. The program takes place (tournament at 8 p.m.) and 2 p.m. to Tickets are available at the door or at the Environmental Interpretive 12:30 a.m. Saturday-Sunday (tourna­ by calling Bunny Sanford's School of Center at the University of Michigan- ment at 5 p.m.) The Shark Club Is at Dance at (734) 464-7440. Dearborn. Preregistration required. 42070 Ford, just west of Hsggerty in Call Sally Petrella at (313) 792-9621 -s » Jt Canton. Non-profit groups interested in Crafters and vendors are being or by e-mail at monitoringd>ther- sponsoring a fund-raising weekend can sought for Lathers Elementary ouge.org. For more information call (734) 502-7033 or send an e-mail to School's second annual Holiday Craft and a flyer, go online to www.iher- [email protected]. and Vendor Show 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ouge.org/Programs/PI/Benthic_ State Sen. Glenn S. Anderson (from left) greets Joe Carnell, Taun Mitchell and Pierre Cole, students at the Class reunion Saturday, Dec. 13. The cost of an 8- Monitoring%20events.html William D. Ford Career Technical Center in Westland, at the eighth annual ATST/MACUL Student Technology Garden City High School Class of foot space is $20. All of the proceeds Petrelfa also is accepting signups Showcase held Nov. 12 at the State Capitol Building in Lansing. The school was one of 40 elementary, middle 1989 will hold its 20th reunion 6 p.m. going toward new playground equip­ for the Rouge Frog and Toad Survey and high schools statewide that participated in the event which shows elected members of the Michigan State to midnight Aug. 29,2009, at Joy / ment. Contact Lisa at crafter2007@ training workshops. Volunteer to Senate and House of Representatives how technology is being used in the classroom to enhance student Manor in Westland. Tickets are $65 yalioo.com. survey wetlands for frogs and toads achievement. Organized by the Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning, the showcase was before March 1 and $75 March 2-June Prison Family Support Group by listening for their calls. Surveys underwritten by AT&T. 1. Tickets includes, dinner, premium Do you have a family member current­ are done independently on warm open bar, DJ, door prizes, picture CD ly serving time in prison, a subject damp evenings March through July. and other gifts. Tickets are available that you can't easily discuss with just Workshops will be held 10 a.m. to Road, Southfield; 7-9 p.m. March 4 at noon March 14 in the Farmington Hills March 21 at the Plymouth Township for purchase at www.gardencity89. anyone? Now, there's a place for help noon Feb. 14 at Southfield Parks Canton Summit on the Park, 46000 Council Chambers, 31555 W. 11 Mile, Hall, 9955 N.Haggerty, Plymouth. com or by contacting Paula at gch- - for conversation - for understanding and Recreation, 26000 Evergreen Summit Parkway, Canton; 10 a.m. to Farmington Hills, and 10 a.m. to noon Sign up to attend one workshop; [email protected].

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Worldwide, those * * - interested in reading, discussing, Mercy Hospital Community me in my career, by building Outreach Marianne Simancek. numbers grow to 2.7 million new NIV and writing poetry? Please join us for Outreach Department and good team skills," said Lutz, a "They really took on leader­ diagnoses, 2 million deaths from AiDS, one of our sessions, whether you're a Livonia Public Schools. Garden City resident. "In the ship roles for this community and 32.9 million people living with first-time writer or a serious wordsmith. The site - www.livonia.kl2. hospital setting, we all must project." Sign up at the Reference Desk. Check mi.us/health/FamilyHealth. work together to give the best For more than 40 years, Monday, Dec. 1, marks the 20th out our biog at http://westiandadultpo- html - is an addition to the care possible to our patients." Madonna University's College anniversary of World AIDS Day. etry.blogspot.com. Livonia Public Schools Web Ann Marie Knoerl, profes­ of Nursing and Health has Started in 1988 by the World Summit jewelry Making with Gretchen Otto: address and targets Livonia- sor in Madonna's College of provided nurses with prepara­ of Ministers of Health on Programs 7 p.m. Dec. 3. Adults only. area families. Health topics Nursing and Health, plans to tion and training, focusing on for AIDS Prevention in order to bring AIDS, there is the "AIDS Sourcebook," Join Eastern Michigan University- addressed include asthma, have her students work with St. the department's core values of worldwide awareness to the destruc­ which provides facts on risks, preven­ jewelry professor Gretchen Otto as she diabetes, nutrition and exer­ Mary Mercy Hospital again in wellness, professionalism, car­ tive pandemic, it is now taken up by tion, diagnosis, treatments, complica­ leads participants through another cise with pages designed spe­ the very near future. ing and a focus on the future. governments and other global organi­ tions and tips on living with AIDS. fascinating and fun hands-on project cifically for kids and parents. "This type of project ben­ The program offers bache­ zations. This year's theme is a continu­ To find out more about HIV/AIDS, the making fibulae. Space is limited. Call Parenting tips, fitness chal­ efits students and community, lor's and master's degrees in ation on last year's Stop AIDS: Keep the Public Library of Westland is a great the library at (734) 326-6123 to lenges, references and resourc­ while reflecting Madonna's nursing, nursing administra­ Promise-Leadership. Activities across place to. start, Stop by at the refer­ reserve a spot. , es also can be found on the site. core value of education for tion, hospice and palliative the country and around the world will ence desk, call us at (734) 326-6123, Musical Performance: 2 p.m. Dec. 7. Madonna nursing students service to others," Knoerl said. studies, health care educator, include candlelight vigils, concerts, or remotely search our catalog online Relax and enjoy an afternoon of applied their knowledge, "We are happy to have part­ primary care nurse practitio­ movie screenings, and discussions. 24 hours a day at www.westland.lib. piano music performed by local tal­ training and research skills nered with St. Mary Mercy ner, and nursing and business. The actual campaign on HIV and mius. For more information on World ented youth. Everyone is welcome. No to develop the site's contents, and Livonia Schools to make Madonna recently launched a AIDS awareness extends well beyond AIDS Day, you can go to World AIDS reservations necessary. while Livonia Career Technical this happen." Doctorate of Nursing Practice World AIDS Day. The Public Library Campaign Web site atwww.worldaid- Drop-in Knitting Nights @ the Center high school students This week, KnoerTs students (DNP) degree and is accepting of Westland has many resources to scampaign.org. library: 7 p.m. every Wednesday. designed the Web site. will present a proposal to St. applications for a cohort that educate yourself about HIV/AIDS. No matter your skill level, stop by Recent nursing graduate Mary Mercy Hospital for the begins in May 2009- Randy Shilts' "And the Band Played On: Highlighted Activities and enjoy an evening of fun and friend­ Politics, People, and the AIDS Epidemic" Documentary Movie Night: ship. is a well known book that inspired the "Spellbound" at 7 p.m. Dec. 1. movie of the same title. Who would have thought that a Information Central was compiled by For the history of AIDS, there is documentary about spelling-bee con­ reference librarian and homebound the comprehensive "Encyclopedia of testants could be as suspenseful as a coordinator Andrea Perez. The.William AIDS: A Social, Political, Cultural, and Hitchcock thriller? "Spellbound," which P. Faust Public Library is at 6123 Central Scientific Record of the HIV Epidemic." follows eight kids from their early City Parkway, Westiand. For more infor­ For basic health information on HIV/ victories in regionai spelling bees to mation, call (734) 326-6123. A6 {*) Observer S Eccentric | Sunday, November 30,2008 www.homelownlife.com

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BY HUGH GALLAGHER 3 automakers. panies to help retool for more them to "burn through cash." the economy, then some of that He said Dingell's defeat is STAFF WRITER Congressional leaders grilled energy efficient cars was fund­ He said they are "victims" of the money should be used to help indicative of the infighting in the top executives of the auto ing to cover an "unfunded man­ crisis not the cause of the crisis. get "an essential industry back the Democratic Party between U.S. Rep. Thaddeus companies last week and date" to produce more energy McCotter and other on its feet." environmentalists and labor McCotter, R-Livonia, is hopeful demanded that they return to efficient vehicles. McCotter Republicans favored a private He said helping the auto unions. He said Waxman's vic­ that the Big 3 auto companies Congress with a detailed plan and other Michigan represen­ investment plan to buy up so- industry will help prevent tory is a sign of the direction will get support from the federal for how they intend to spend tatives have been critical of called toxic debts from invest­ more foreclosures brought on that President-elect Barack government. the $25 billion. McCotter said higher corporate average fuel ments banks. A revised Senate by unemployment in the auto Obama's administration will be "No one has closed the door members of Congress need to efficiency standards. The Bush version of the federal bailout industry. taking in support of an environ­ on abridge loan," McCotter said be disabused of the idea that the Administration has argued that was passed in the Senate and McCotter said the recent mentalist agenda. Tuesday. "Last week there was a auto companies have not been the auto companies should use House and signed by President defeat of Rep. John Dingell, McCotter said he was tak­ lot of political posturing." restructuring. some of that money to tide them George W. Bush. Since the bill D-Dearborn, as chair of the ing a wait and see attitude McCotter was one of the lead-: "We've seen people suffer­ over through the end of the year. was passed, Secretary of the House Energy and Commerce about Obama's recently named ers among Republican House ing through the restructuring He said the auto companies Treasury Henry Paulson has Committee by Rep. Henry economics team, led by his members who defeated the orig­ process. Right here in my (11th) did not come to the federal spent about half of the approved Waxman, D-Calif., is a huge nominee for Treasury secretary inal $700 billion Wall Street district. Wixom is closed, other government to ask for money amount but has changed the problem. Timothy Geithner. bailout bill. plants are underutilized, people to support their restructuring. original investment strategy. "For 50 years, we've had a "He says he will act boldly Last week he was a strong are laid off" McCotter said. He said they only came after the McCotter said if the govern­ person protecting our jobs and and swiftly. His party is run­ voice in support of a $25 billion He said that an earlier $25 banking crisis made it difficult ment is going to provide $700 prosperity. It's a huge loss," ning the Congress," McCotter federal "bridge loan" to the Big billion in aid to the auto com­ for them to sell cars and forced billion in an attempt to stabilize McCotter said. said.

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BY HUGH GALLAGHER duck," Cox said in a meeting with after months of hearings and the insurance commissioner and OBSERVER STAFF WRITER Observer & Eccentric editors since then the legislation has my office," Cox said. "Blue Cross Nov. 20. "They come back the been stalled. In addition to Cox, rejected it. In lame duck, they Attorney General Mike Cox has first TUesday after Thanksgiving, the bills have also been opposed don't have hearings. It won't hap­ been making the media rounds in schedule three days that week and by commercial insurers, the pen. It is purely backroom." his continuing battle against indi­ three days the next week, they Consumers Union, AARP and BCBS is a not-for-profit insur­ vidual market health care reform won't have hearings." theUAW. ance company chartered by the bills that would benefit Blue Cross Blue Cross Blue Shield has "The Senate took five or six state of Michigan since 1939 as Blue Shield of Michigan but, he been promoting the reform months holding hearings. They the health care insurer of last argues, would be bad for consum­ legislation for more than a year. held at least nine hearings and resort. It receives special tax ers. Last fall, legislation was passed came up with a radically different advantages in exchange forpro ­ BRAY'S Hamburgers "We are worried about them quickly through the Michigan version which gave Blue Cross a viding state-mandated services 35650 Ford Road • 2 Blocks w. of wayne Road trying to push through any one House of Representatives. The lot of things, but also kept a lot of and state-rate regulation. of the five or six versions in lame Senate approved its own bill consumer protection in the role of The company has been seeking relief from the growing burden of providing individual health insur­ ance policies for those not covered idE by a group policy. The individual market is expected to grow in the coming years as small businesses no longer offer health coverage, more people work as independent contractors and more workers are laid off.

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tp G'ttWm rlcilbt ?, Currently, BCBS files for a rate increase with OFIR, the Office Buy now, start service after the Holidays. of Financial and Insurance Regulation, through the gover­ nor's office. The attorney general, &~**K or any resident, can object and demand a rate hearing. Corriveau said sometimes the hearings can last as long as 18 months. Commercial carriers operate under file and use. They tell OFIR their new rates and can imple­ ment them immediately. \ch venzonwireless.com any store. Cail for extended Corriveau said under the pro­ posed legislation, BCBS would submit a rate to the governor's sc&i :^&zmm office to determine if it is actuari­ nr.&rmm %?o?m ally sound. The rates would go into effect in 30 days. The attor­ ALLEN PARK 3128 FdirUr* 0». 313-271-9255 TAYLOR23495 Eureka Rd. 734-387-1; ney general, or any resident, can AUBURN HILLS Great Lakes Crossing Mail 248-25 TROY 1913 E. Big Beawr Rd. 248-526- PLYMOUTH object. It would then go before a BRIGHTON Am Crwllft. S» f ftlO-;> V47A9 Oeklsnd mi 748-.588-¾¾^ Cellule and Mf)f<* 734-404-0s9i tUlsom 734-456- special panel, which would decide CANTON 42447 Ford Rd. 734-844-04S1 ilO CLINTON TOWNSHIP 5745 Twete Mrie Rd., Hwitdye Vifiage 585-578-0955 CLARKSTON ROSEViLLE quickly on the request. .» •. -, 1V37G t iatl Rd. 586-228-4977 WESTLAND 35105 Ceiiuisr Cox argues BCBS will be able DEARBORN 74417 rorri Rri M.W78-449I CLAWSOK ROYAL OAK raise rates for senior Mecyigap FalrlanpMa|i313-44l-0t6& insurance, which supplements DETROIT :4126 'Ayydwdid 313-869-7392 fmm Commtmif atiom 24R-S49-7700 Medicare, by up to 74.5 percent 300 Renaissance Center 313-5674055 SOUTHflELD of current premiums without PARTINGTON HILLS Wi*etei,U$A 248-395-2222 31015 Orchard Lake Rd. 248-538-3900 FARMfNGTON HILLS SOUTH LYON oversight. FENTON17245 Silver Pkwy. 810-629-3733 CelM#Gly 246-840-: teJlfttyMfl-SSMlOO "For the first time,, Blue Cross FT. GRATIOT412? 24th Ave. 810-385-123' FT, GRATIOT STERLING will be able to red line, charge LAKE ORION ?51t S. I apeer Rd. 348-W HW0 people in different areas differ­ LIVONIA 20523 Plymouth Rd. 734-513-9077 CROSSE •Wireless Ne :566-997-1777 ently. Same person, same house, TROY MONROE 2161 Mdll Rd 734-241-4099 same gender, it will matter where : 20580 riaggeny Rd. 734-779-0148 p 248-458-111! ! 431^ \ ? Mil? Rd 7« 305 6600 UTICA you live," Cox said. Twe-w 03KS Mall 248-735-3973 Corriveau said the redlining u^m^tv,V&M-tttei, problem was fixed. 4^4 lelegraph «d. 248-335-9900 He said the original legislation ROCHESTER HILLS 3035 S. Rochester Rd. 248 -8» allowed Blue Cross to define areas RQYAL OAK 31941 Woodward Ave 248-549-4177 that were geographically top ST. CLAtR SHORES 26401 Harper Are. 586-777-401 WfXQM SOUTHFIRD 28117 lelegrsph Rd, 248-358-3/00 small. He said the new proposal STERLING HEIGHTS lakeside Mai! S86 99? would set areas taking in four counties. He also said that the legisla­ in Culialwratlort with tfilnVVMttvJ'.VJteits.tL tion sets a 90-percent loss ratio, Alcatel 'Lucenl meaning the insurer must spend 90 cents of every dollar collected on health care. l^.yaff.S^^11.4«eJrjjtmtt«&ir«1tttMam^ Corriveau said that BCBS A

Big problems brewing Now, let's throw the Big Three problem on top or game plans. The United States government down dramatically — from $4 to $1.65 a gallon of an already big pile and now you've got some bailed out Chrysler years ago and recently AIG, — why. What does this tell us — more greedy The season is upon us and you can smell the big problems brewing on the horizon. I don't because these morons who held the top posi­ suppliers and people at the top this past sum­ unpleasant scent of the economy in the air. It's totally blame the union or the companies. It's tions were not concerned about people or tak­ mer and fall, sucking the blood from the working even here in Westland. As you drive around both that have created this problem. I believe in ing care of business. I think Congress should guy. What are we doing differently now? Driving town, you can see billboards exhibiting busi­ a fair day's pay for a fair day's labor. In today's mandate that they pay this year's salary, balloon less or traveling less because your cash flow has nesses in the area are in need of a financial market that is fair. The companies blame the deals and any bonuses toward the money the changed. Well, you know what, keep it up and transfusion. I hope they get it quick! union because they are making to much money taxpayers are giving up. send a message that we aren't buying as much But what's going to really going to be interest­ — bull! When Ford can charge $50,000 for a I'm not an economist, but it seems to me that and as far as we we're concerned, they can drink ing is Jan. 20,2009, the inauguration of our "Lincoln Tank," no one is going to justify that there is always one person in charge of the-store. it. It's always price and demand. I had breakfast new President. With unemployment at a record price to me or blame it on the price of the insur­ How could any of these cats been watching with a friend of mine who's in the know who high and people losing their homes, I wonder ance for employees or their wages. I realize anything when they were too busy on the golf states that our friends the Saudis are going to how much cash their going to spend on the these "Big Companies" have large overhead, but course and having parties. They got theirs and slow down production of oil which means they Inaugural Ball and the swearing in of President what have they been doing with their share of now because the government is involved with a want.to drive the price up again, just in time for Barack Obama. The elitist attending this party the pie? bailout of Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae and AIG, Christmas which they don't celebrate. will no doubt be trying to out do each other, I believe bailing out these companies is smart the ones accountable should be hung. This is Unfortunately, an economic slowdown means wearing dresses and other apparel costing thou­ business in every sense of the word. If Congress criminal and has done all of us an injustice. I sands of dollars. They will spend millions of tax chooses not to hail them out, we're all going could never figure out what makes these CEO's more crime in the area. Desperate people will dollars to have a great time on our nickel. to see many problems coming down the pike. think their worth such a gigantic salary and do drastic things just to survive, eat and pay If President-elect Obama really wanted to show I understand the trickle down effect and this package deal. What do they do? They all have rent. So this season, watch how you shop and he is truly an elected official by and of the people, would nail millions of people. staffs, secretaries and many people doing the who's around you hoping they'll catch you off he could order some pizzas and beer and make do I can appreciate Congress wants an account­ job below them who actually do the work. What guard to make a score. with that. This would be classy on his part — lead­ ing of what they intend to do with this cash, do these guys do all day? What labor do they put ing by example that we will have to tighten our a very fair question. I think the Big Three can forth? I would like to know. Veterans Haven belts to cut down on wasteful spending. do this without giving away any trade secrets If you have noticed the price of gas has come Wayne

Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm written correspondence to his attention at State Rep. Bob Constan He also has offices in Patrick V. McNamara Congress, Suite 550. Call (313) 961-4330. She Send correspondence to P.O. Box 30013, 166 Capitol Building, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Send e-maiis to [email protected] Federal Building, 477 Michigan Ave., Room also has a Web site, stabenow.senate.gov. Lansing, Ml 48909, or call Constituent Services Ml 48909-7514, by fax at (517) 373-5976, or call and written correspondence to his attention 1860, in Detroit. The local phone number is U.S. Rep. Thaddeus McCotter at (517) 335-7858. The fax number is (517) toll-free at (888) REP-D1LL0N (737-3455). His e- at N0695 House Office Building, P.0, Box 30014, (313) 226-6020, TTY (800) 851-0030 and fax at His Washington, D.C, mailing address is 335-6863. mail address is [email protected]. Lansing, Ml 48909-7514, by fax at (517) 373- (313) 226-6948. He also has a Web site, levin. 1632 Longworth House Office Building, State Sen. Glenn Anderson State Rep. Richard LeBlanc 5967, or call (517) 373-5967, or by e-mail at senate.gov. Washington, D.C, 20515. Call him at (202) Contact film by mail at P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Send e-mails to [email protected] [email protected]. U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow 225-8171 or send a fax by dialing (202) 225- Mi 48909-7536, or call toll free at (866) 262- and written correspondence to his attention U.S. Sen. Carl Levin In Washington, D.C, the address is 133 Hart 2667. His. district office is at 17197 N. Laurel 7306. His e-mail address is SenatorAnderson® at N0697 House Office Building, P.O. Box 30014, His Washington, D.C., mailing address is Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510. Park Drive, Suite 161, Livonia, Ml 48152. Call senate.michigan.gov. Lansing, Ml 48909-7514, by fax at (517) 373- 269 Russell Office Building, U.S. Senate, Call her there at (202) 224-4822, TTY (202) him at (734) 632-0314 or send a fax at (734) State Rep. Andy Dillon 5962 or call toll-free at (888) 737-5325. His e- Washington, D.C. 20510-2202. Call him at (202) 224-2066, or e-mail her at senator@stabenow. 632-0373. He also has an Web site, mccotter. Send e-mails to [email protected] and mai! address is [email protected]. 224-6221. The fax number is (202) 224-1388. senate.gov. In Detroit, her office is at 243 W. house.gov.

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It was a scene right out of a Steven Segal flick with both goaltenders Under Siege and On Deadly Ground. Action was fast and furi­ ous Wednesday night as boys hockey rivals Livonia Churchill Jaguars sign Shaw and Livonia Stevenson battled Former Livonia to a 5-5 draw before a large Clarenceville High audience at Edgar Arena. and Penn State Four of Churchill's five goals University standout came off power plays, while Tim Shaw signed a Stevenson scored a short- two-year contract handed goal and added three Wednesday with the power play tallies of its own. NFL's Jacksonville "That's usually an area (spe­ Jaguars. cial teams) that gets cheated Shaw, a 6-foot-l, early in the season," Churchill 236-pound line­ coach Pete Mazzoni said. "Give backer, spent his our kids credit. We were able rookie season (2007) to get pucks to the net and kids with the Carolina to the net." Panthers where he Senior Brent Mishowski played primarily on made quite a debut for the special teams record­ Chargers with four goals. ing 12 tackles and Linernate Robert Louwers two assists in 14 assisted on three of them and games. had four helpers on the night. The linebacker was John Vella notched a pair released by Carolina of goals for the Spartans, who I STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER just prior to the start now stand 2-0-1 overall. of the 2008 season. Stevenson's Jacob Vert (11) shoots the puck past Churchill net minder Adrian Motta to make it 1-all during Wednesday's KLAA Kensington Conference crossover at Shaw will make his Please see HOCKEY, B4 Edgar Arena. debut for the Jaguars Monday night at Houston. Game time is 8:30 p.m. on ESPN.

University baseball coach Greg Haeger OBSERVER STAFF WRITER announced the sign­ ing of fourth players "It's not the size of the dog in to letters-of-intent the fight, it's the size of the fight for the 2010 season. in the dog." Making their seventh straight All four players That may be Livonia NAIA Nationals appearance, the were members of the Franklin's mantra as it enters Madonna University women's Michigan Muskrats Tuesday's season girls basket­ volleyball squad begins pool summer squad that ball opener at home against play Tuesday night at the Tyson placed third in the Livonia Ladywood, which lists Events Center's Gateway Arena 2008 Triple Crown five players at 5 feet, 11 inches in Sioux City, la. World Series in or better. The llth-seeded Crusaders, Myrtle Beach, S.C. The Patriots, led by the Taylor 35-4 overall, take on 29-2 Lewis? Among those in twins, Briauna and Brittany, Clark State (Id.) in the first round field fold are Canton are coming off an 18-5 season beginning at 6 p.m. (CST). High infielder } MU earned a first-round bye Brad Lineberry HOOP PREVIEW" fetcU into the NAIAs after beating host. (Plymouth), out* A district Indiana Tech in four games for fielder Alex Charles title since 1993. the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic (Birmingham Brother The 5-foot~9 senior book- Conference title (Nov. 15). Rice), outfielder- ends, headed to Grand Valley Unseeded Lewis-Clark defeat­ infielder Steve State next year, combined for ed Shawnee Pelletier (Farmington 30 points and 24 rebounds State (Ohio) Hills Harrison), both per game last season en route as Anile of Farmington Hills; to first- and second-team All- Clement and and catcher Donny Observer honors, respectively. Julie Maciboba each had 16 kills, Holland (White Lake But it's the supporting cast Coach Dave McCafl is happy to have twins Brittany (left) and Briauna Taylor (right) back for their senior seasons at while Austyn Lewis had 10 kills Lakeland). which could hold the key to Livonia Franklin. The twins recently signed NCAA letters-of-intent with Grand Valley State University. and 21 assists. Lisa Davis also "I feel this is a the Patriots' success led by 5-9 had 22 assists. great base for us to junior forward Senneca Scott, tant Pat Cannon taking the 5-9 sophomore guard Alyssa Shannon Getchen, along with At 6 p.m. Wednesday, MU start pur recruiting, 5-4 junior guard Nicole Emery reins from Andrea Gorski, who Anastos to lead the Blazers. 6-1 junior Hannah Stahrr and faces unseeded Lubbock (Tex.) efforts for the class of and 5-9 sophomore forward guided the Blazers to 11 dis­ Ladywood's size is imposing 5-11 junior Darcy DeRoo to pro­ Christian (33-4) in the second 2009," said Haeger; Chelsea Williams. trict titles in 12 seasons before to say the least with 6-1 senior vide depth. round of pool play. whose Crusaders are "Senneca is not big, but she leaving to take the Concordia Melissa Wickman, 6-4 senior Senior point-guard Lindsey Lubbock defeated Wiley ranked No. 24 in plays big because she can really University women's basketball Sarah Jury, 6-1 sophomore Graciak, a key member of College (Tex.) to reach the field the NAIA preseason get off the floor," Franklin sec­ job. Caitlin McClorey and 6-0 soph­ Churchill's state semifinal vol­ of 24 led by Elissa Loynes (14 coaches poll. "We ond-year coach Dave McCall Cannon, who spent last sea­ omore Katy Rooney all listed on leyball squad, just began prac­ kills) and Melissa Green (12 kills). have addressed our said. "I think we'll be a lot more son as the Livonia Stevenson the roster. ticing this week. Setter Rachel Stuyvesant had 40 needs with players balanced offensively. Chelsea varsity coach, returns to the And if size matters even "This is a hard-working assists, while Courtney Yonke that fit intp our pro­ Williams will surprise some Blazers' bench trying to replace more, the Blazers will also group of kids that should be added 20 digs. gram and are capable people and Nicole Emery's shot three All-Observer players off bring in a 5-11 freshman guard very competitive in the (KLAA's MU's final match in pool play of making an imme­ is much improved. And we a 20-4 Class A district cham­ in Cara Miller. South) division," Jenkins said. is 6 p.m. Thursday against No. diate impact." think Brittany Milican (a 5-8 pionship team including Alex Livonia Churchill, coming Joining Franklin and 2 seed Biola University (Calif.), MU finished 37-14 junior forward) will do a great Serowoky and Jenna Anastos, off a 7-15 season, expects to be Churchill in the newly formed which finished second in the last year and won job for us off the bench. She fits both first-team selections, much improved under second- KLAA South is Westland Golden State Athletic Conference both the WHAC into our offense and will score along with Alison Szczypka, a year coach Chad Jenkins. John Glenn (10-12) and Wayne behind No. 1 seed Fresno Pacific regular season and some points as well." second-team pick. The Chargers also have Memorial (4-18). (Calif.). playoff titles. Ladywood, meanwhile, is in Junior point-guard Mary size on the front line led by transition with former assis- Fitzgerald returns along with 6-foot seniors Kia Griffin and Please see PREVIEW, B2 Please see VOLLEYBALL, B4

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GIRLS BASKETBALL CAPSULE OUTLOOK '3S?f FROM PAGE Bl LIVONIA CHURCHILL year. as they go." Head coach: Chad Jenkins, second League affiliation: KLAA Kensington LIVONIA CLARENCEVILLE year. Conference (South Division). Head coach: Julie Patterson, sixth ' League affiliation: KLAA Kensington Last year's overall record: 10-12. year. The Rockets are led by Conference (South Division). Notable losses to graduation: Brittany League affiliation: Metro Last year's overall record: 7-15. Brown, Shantinique Baker. Conference. third-team All-Area selec­ Notable losses to graduation: Chelsea Leading returnees: Brittany Holbrook, Last year's record:.9-12. tion Brittany Holbrook, a Manasian (fourth-team All-Area), Jessica 6-0 Sr. C (third-team All-Area; 9 ppg, 11 Notable losses graduation: Amanda Bostick, Brittany Catalano. rebs., 4 blks.}; Nyah McReynolds, 5-9 Moody (fourth-team All-Area), Ashley 6-foot senior who averaged Leading returnees: Lincfsey Graciak, 5-4 Sr. F; Chanel Payne, 5-5 Sr.PG (6 ppg; Hall, Amber O'Halloran, Chenay Kemp. nine points, 11 rebounds and . Sr. G; Alysa Boldiszar, 5-6 Sr. G; Shannon 3 steals); Andrea Gordon-McClain, 5-9 Leading returnees: Jenna Burgess, four blocks per game. She is Getchen, 6-0 Sr. C; Kia Griffin, 6-0 Sr. C; Soph.C. 5-9 Soph. C; Marlene Azar, 5-8 Sr. PF; Katie Stodulski, 5-4 Sr. G; Darcy DeRoo, Promising newcomers: T.J. Carson- Kristen Jolly, 5-6 Jr PG; Ashley Devon, joined by three other returnees 5-11 Jr. F; Hannah Stahrr. 6-1 Jr. C. Callaway, 5-10 Jr. F (transfer from 5-6 Jr. SG. including 5-9 senior forward Promising newcomers: Taylor Kerr, 5-6 Detroit School of the Performing Arts); Promising newcomers: Paige Jr. G; Meghan Catalano, 5-7 Jr. G; Jenna Samantha Fox, 5-6 Fr, G-F; Stephanie Davis, 6-0 Jr. C, (eligible in January); Nyah McReynolds, 5-5 senior Szuba, 5-7 Jr. G; Taylor Byron, 5-6 Jr. F; Brown, 5-6 Fr. G; Justine Woodard, 5-7 Jr. 'Brittany Tallman, 5-7 Soph. G; Charmaine point-guard Chanel Payne and Nikkl Karneskyr 5-4 Jr. G. G-F; Brandi Holbrook, 5-8 Soph. F. McQueen, 5-4 Sr. G; Olivia Barlet, 5-3 Jenkins' 2008-09 outlook: "We have Schuette's 2008-09 outlook: "We Jr.G. 5-9 sophomore center Andrea an experienced team with five seniors have a good mix of inside and outside leading the way. Lindsey (Graciak) is a Patterson's 2008-09 outlook: Gordon-McClain. players. We have four players back "We are pretty inexperienced. We lost four-year start on varsity and t look for with a lot of experience. In our first T.J. Carson-Callaway, a 5-10 her to run the offense and put pressure four seniors off of last year's team scrimmage against (Dearborn) Edsel who played most of our minutes. junior from Detroit School of on the ball defensively. Alysa (Boldiszar) Ford and (Bloomfieid Hills) Cranbrook, is emerging as a scorer as well as one Our only returning starting spot was the Performing Arts, should we did well in the transition game. split between Jenna Burgess and of the top defenders. We have good It's much improved over a year ago. size down low with Kia (Griffin) and Marlene Azar. I expect us to improve also see plenty of action for Defensively we need to be better on the a lot as the season goes on. We have Shannon (Getchen), both of whom have help-side and not get beat one-on-one Glenn. improved around the basket. Katie a good combination of hard-working under the basket. All of our depth is senior leaders and a talented crop of Wayne second-year coach (Stodulski) brings a lot of energy to the young, so we'll find out." Leslie Williams will miss floor and sparks us defensively. Darcy. sophomores and juniors." (DeRoo) is an excellent all-around player WAYNE MEMORIAL LUTHERAN WESTLAND leading scorer Trenia Barbee that can play guard and forward. Stie Head coach: Leslie Williams, second Head coach: Bill Strang, first year. (second-team All-Area), but communicates well and has improved year. League affiliation: Metro her shooting range. Hannah (Siahrr) League affiliation: KLAA Kensington Conference. returns 6-3 senior center provides depth at the center position." Conference (South Division). Last year's record: 16-6. Wende Foster and 5-9 senior Last year's overall record: 4-18. Titles won last year: Class D district forward Samantha Dye. LIVONIA FRANKLIN Notable losses to graduation: champions. »&*» Head coach: Dave McCall, second year. Trenia Barbee (second-team All-Area); Notable losses graduation: Myrian Livonia Stevenson (4-17) will -**tev League affiliation: KLAA Kensington Nastassia Goines. Storck, Samantha Terranella. also have a new coach on the (South Division). Leading returnees; Wende Foster, 6-3 Leading returnees: Allyson Yankee, fir Last year's overall record: 18-5. Sr.C; Samantha Dye/5-9Sr.F. 5-9 Sr.F-G (third-team All-Area); Katey bench as Paul Tripp takes over Titles won last year: Class A district Promising newcomer: Holland Boertje, Ramthun, 5-8 Sr. F; Abi Gieschen, 5-5 Sr. for Cannon. champs. 5-7 Fr. G. G; Lauren Gieschen, 5-6 Sr. G; Hannah The Spartans are led by 6-1 Notable losses to graduation: Ashley Williams'2008-09 outlook: "We Mielke, 5-3 Sr. G; Rachel Storck, 5-9 Jr. F. Price, Samantha Floyd. have a team that represents primarily- Promising newcomers: Nicole Zehel, senior center Kaylee McGrath, Leading returnees: Briauna Taylor, upperclassmen (seniors) that have 5-5 Jr. G; Emilie Freeman, 6-3 Jr. C; Emily who made fourth-team All- •5-9 Sr. G-F (first-team All-Area; 18 ppg; played for the same coach. The Wilson, 5-9 Jr. F; Emily Whitaker, 5-9 Sr. 13 rebs.): Brittany Taylor, 5-9 Sr. G-F stability will result in increased C;.Lauren Switzer, 5-5 Jr. G. Area, and 5-6 sophomore (second-team Ail-Area; 12 ppg; 11 rebs.); depth. Additionally, we have improved Strang's 2008-09 outlook: "The guard Sarah Smith. Senneca Scott, 5-9 Jr. F; Nicole Emery, fundamentally and we expect to be more first month of the season will be rugged. 5-4 Jr. G; Alex Gortat, 5-7 Sr. G. competitive and balanced offensive and I have the athletes. However, nine of the - "Building the future of the Promising newcomers: Chelsea defensively. We should be an exciting eleven just completed an impressive program is important to these Williams, 5-9 Soph. F; Brittany Milican, team to watch." volleyball season finishing runners- girls who have been through 5-8 Jr. F; Amanda Borieo, 5-9 Soph. F; LIVONIA LADYWOOD up in the MHSAA Class D tournament. Kelsey Boyd, 5-10 Soph. C; Mary Gilliland, Head coach: Pat Cannon, first year. With more practice time, we should be four coaching changes in three 5-8 Jr. F. League affiliation: Catholic League playing well by January." seasons," Tripp said. "The chal­ TOM HOFFMEYEfi j STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER McCall's 2008-09 outlook: "We'll be (Central Division). HURON VALLEY LUTHERAN lenge is to maintain consis­ looking for strong performances from Last year's overall record: 20-4. Head coach: Kris Ruth, ninth year, our returning starters. They will be Titles won last year: Class A district League affiliation: Michigan tency as we grow together as a Ladywood's Mary Fitzgerald (11) returns as a starter for the 20-4 Blazers. assisted well by the strength of our champs. Independent Athletic Conference (Red team." newcomers. We are not a big team, but Notable losses to graduation: Alex Division). we're strong defensively and have good Serowoky (first-team All-Area); Jenna Last year's overall record: 13-8. In the Metro Conference, Wade (volleyball, basketball, eligible. speed." Anastos (first-team All-Area); Alison Titles won last year: Mi AC Red Division Lutheran High Westland baseball) has taken the winter Another team hit hard LIVONIA STEVENSON Szczypka (second-team All-Area); Kaitlyn champs. (16-6) is coming off a Class D season off. He's now a fam­ by graduation losses was Head coach: Paul Tripp, first year. Vitale. Notable losses to graduation: Lauren League affiliation: KLAA Kensington Leading returnees: Caitlin Szczypka, Adlof, Katie Kipfmiller, Nicole Schaffer, district crown, but nine of the ily man and will do his father Westland Huron Valley Conference (Central Division). 5-9 Sr. G-F; Courtney LaValley, 5-7 Sr. G; Nicole Smith, Autumn Beach, Emily ll Warriors just began prac­ role in raising his son, Logan. Lutheran (13-8), the defending Lest year's overall record: 4-17. Mary Fitzgerald, 5-8 Jr. G; Molly Gacioch,' Heiwig, Brittany Sherman, Catherine St. Notable losses: Becca Bartek. 5-9 Jr. F; Alyssa' Anastos, 5-9 Soph. G; John. tice this week after going all His wife, Sandi, is associate Red Division champion of the Leading returnees: Kaylee McGrath, Haley Ross, 5-7 Sr. G; Melissa Wickman, Leading returnees: Kayla Stockdale, . the way to the state finals last women's (basketball) coach at Michigan Independent Athletic 6-1 Sr. C (fourth-team All-Area); Sarah 6-1 Sr. C; Sarah Jury, 6-4 Sr. C. 5-4 Sr. G; Samantha Barber, 5-11 Sr. C; Smith, 5-6 Soph. G; Samantha Kliman, 5- Promising newcomers: Jenny Kelly, Abby Hoff, 5-5 Sr. G; Lindsay Bushong, weekend in volleyball. Madonna University." Conference. 9 Sr. F; Courtney Lewis, 5-7 Sr. G. 5-6 Jr. G; Caitlin McClorey, 6-1 Soph. C; 5-5 Sr. G-F. The Warriors will be missing Third-team All-Area pick Coach Kris Ruth, in her Promising newcomers: Kristen Balhorn, Katy Rooney, 6-0 Soph. F; Cara Miller, Promising newcomers: Anna two key parts. Allyson Yankee, a 5-9 senior ninth year, takes over again 6-0 Soph. F-C; Jorden York, 5-7 Fr. G. 5-11 Fr. G, Schaffer, 5-4 Jr. G; Devon Linderman, Tripp's 2008-09 outlook: "With only Cannon's 2008-09 outlook: "Led by 5-6 Jr. G; Claire Wood, 5-8 Jr. F; Olivia Bill Strang takes over for guard, the team's second-lead­ as coach for Hawks in place three seniors, we're a fairly young returning starters Caitlin Szczypka and Bogenschutz, 5-6 Jr. G. Kevin Wade as the Warriors' ing scorer returns, while 6-3 of her husband Eric. It will be team looking to improve every day. Mary Fitzgerald, this year's team will Ruth's 2008-09 outlook: "Losing a We'll look to our seniors for leadership have to out-work and out-hustle their large core of seniors from last year, varsity coach. Center Becca junior Emilie Freeman will rebuilding year as the Hawks because they will need to be our-hardest opponents. With the added support we'll battle inexperience on the court at Refenes also opted not to workers. So far, they've been up to of returning varsity players - seniors the beginning of the year. Offensively, take over for Refenes in the will rely on 5-4 senior guard the task. The new KLAA marks a new ' return. Courtney LaValley, Haley Ross, Melissa our goal is to control the tempo of middle. Kayla Stockdale and 5-11 senior beginning for all of us and gives us a Wickman, Sarah Jury, Molly Gacioch and the game, as well as keep turnovers "We will miss senior Becca Livonia Clarenceville (9-12) center Samantha Barber. chance to create a new tradition. The Alyssa Anastos - the newcomers on the to a minimum. Defensively, the girls Refenes (14.5 ppg, 10.1 rpg) lost four key players to gradua­ girls have been committed to improving team can grow and develop. Having this really work hard and hopefully will their skills and trying to move the youth and inexperience only means we force turnovers on that end as well who has decided to play club tion, but coach Julie Pattersqn See capsule outlook of area program in a positive direction. We're can get better as the season progresses. as outrebound our opponent. We will volleyball this winter season," expects improvement come teams. optimistic that the future looks bright The Blazers will be an athletic team who need some girls to step up and lead us north of Five Mile." works hard in practice and will enable in scoring. I'm hoping for a balanced Strang said of the second-team January when 6-0 junior the team to improve on a weekly basis, scoring attack. We'll learn a lot at the WESTLAND JOHN GLENN while gaining much needed experience beginning of the season." All-Area selection. "Coach center Paige Davis becomes [email protected] I (734) 953-2123 Head coach: Mike Schuette, seventh

The Madonna University torious Warriors ¢1-1) with 14 Lady-Ocelots edged women's basketball team points, while Jasmine McCall The Schoolcraft College Announcing! continued to run through the and Joy Nash added 12 each. women's basketball fell Friday gauntlet of tough non-confer­ Brooke Bowers chipped in with afternoon to Owens Technical ence foes, falling Tuesday at 11. WSU shot only 32.9 percent Community College (Ohio), .1 *..,. V..' - -.111JV •-- *• ... -1 home to NCAA Division II foe from the field (23-of-70). 73-73, in the opening day of the Wayne State, 61-35. McCall also grabbed a game- Kalamazoo Valley CC Turkey The Crusaders, who slipped high 14 rebounds. Trot Shootout. to 2-8 overall, shot only 19 per­ Katie Mount was MXJ's top The Lady Ocelots, ranked J' ft, cent from the field (8-of-42), * r.. scorer with 12 points, while No. 3 in the NJCAA Division II f;<* committed 25 turnovers and Kim Olech (Plymouth) chipped poll, fell to 3-1 overall. iff t <£• were outrebounded 49-39- in with 10 points and six Unranked Owens improved Chastidy Miller led the vic­ rebounds. to 3-3. Fv.-%'. * .n •_ •

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FIRST TEAM SASA M1SK0VIC, JR. 6K, Salem: i%e 2008 ALL-OBSERVES BOYS SOCCER . '-/* junior recorded a 17-1-2 record and FIRST TEAM registered 11 shutouts for the Rocks, who were the No, 1-ranked team in Sasa Miskovic, Jr. GK, Salem Greg Shrader, Sr. GK Garden City Division 1 for most of the season. r . Kevin Cope, Sr. Def., Salem Miskovic earned first team All- Adam Bedell. Sr. DeUiv. Churchill State honors despite missing two Chris Long, Sr. Def., Liv. Stevenson -¾ weeks with an injury. Brian Klemczak, Sr. MF, Liv. Stevenson m < "Sasa was a critical component in Joey D'Agostino, Sr. MF, Liv. Stevenson - . * i£ what was perhaps the best overall i Jeremy Stoychoff, Sr., MF, Salem defensive unit in the state this year," Etienne Lussiez, Sr. MF, Liv. Churchill * >• said Salem coach Ed McCarthy. "He Nate Sergison, Sr. MF, Liv. Stevenson 1 t , has great range as a goal-keeper. He's very quick, which allows him Scott Zech, Sr. F, Canton Sasa Miskovic Greg Shrader Kevin Cope Adam Bedell Chris Long to go out in traffic and dominate Josh Kruger, Sr. F, Luth. Westland Salem Garden City Salem Churchill Stevenson the 18-yard box. He'll be a major SECOND TEAM Division 1 college recruit." Brent Zinn, Sr. GK, Ply. Christian Kendal Snow, Sr. Def., Liv, Stevenson GREG SHRADER.SR.GK, Garden City: Phil Strachan, Jr. MF, Liv. Clarenceville Daring and acrobatic, Shrader's Gage Flanery, jr. MF, Luth. Westland f i brilliant goalkeeping was a key Nelson Kenne, Sr. MF, Westland Glenn reason the Cougars enjoyed a win­ Josh Pascarella.Sr. MF, Salem •I ning season. The third-year varsity John Selinski, Jr. MF, Garden City player competed much bigger than Francis Mensah, Soph. F, Redford Union 4 his 5-9 height, racking up a team Max Washko, Jr. F, Liv. Churchill record 10 shutouts, stopping nearly Danny Jasewicz, Sr. F, Plymouth 90 percent of shots sent his way Kyle Breitmeyer.Sr. F., Canton and allowing just 14 regular season Khalid Suleiman, Sr. F, Westland Glenn goals. Honors included team MVP COACH OF THE YEAR and Mega White first team. Lars Richters, Liv. Stevenson HONORABLE MENTION "His tremendous horizontal dives Churchill: Erik Bird, Matt Regan, Ian Guerin, were surpassed only by his spectac­ Drew Sieber, Ben Zukpwski, Chris DeNapoli, Jakub Brian Klemczak Joey D'Agostino Etienne Lussiez Nate Sergison Josh Kruger ular one-handed punches and two- Herout; Franklin: Steve Trapp, ZainOureshi, Stevenson Stevenson Churchill Stevenson handed grabs off high kicks," said Travis Matthey; Stevenson: Alec Iwasko, Conner Garden City head coach Bill Torni. Burton; John Glenn: Sergio Pavan, Jacob Gates; Michigan Wolves club team which Friedrichs said. "He really found his on Micah Hausch. Churchill (6-1) for "... He is going to be the benchmark Wayne Memorial: Zach Girouard; Garden City: finished second in the Under-16 game this year by helping our team "I'd sum up the character of Josh ,Detroit Rockers, played on three state just a handful of goals all season. Jordan Machonga, Spencer Ward. team All-State. He was also captain in the state semifinal. He was also state finals before losing in overtime championship teams as a Spartans within inches of a state champions to defending state East Kentwood. "Kevin is not only one of the most of his Michigan Wolves Under-15 and has guided Stevenson to two goal wlien his shot from distance complete defenders in the state, National championship team in 2007- Stevenson captured the KLAA's state finals and one Final Four. Richters said. "He created instant rang off the bar. but he's one of the most complete tough Central Division with an His overall head coaching record offense when asked to move forward "Joey became a very leader this all-around players," said McCarthy. "Nate's a great athlete, a varsity 8-0-2 record en route to beating is 199-27-14. in games. His unselfishness and year," Richters said. "He's a 'big- "He simply has no1 weaknesses. He's track athlete who has a future in willingness to help the team at a game player' of the highest order. a leader on the field and he has the college soccer if he would like to new position were integral to the This was most visible in the state ability to run the entire back line. pursue it," Richters said of the All- team's success. He demonstrated final, as he combined pinpoint Kevin does agreat job of making Conference and All-District pick. great heart and reliability." passes with tenacious slide tackles SIMPLY SELF STORAGE everybody else around him better." and non-stop inspiration to his "He is one of the most athletic and Long also garnered Stevenson's teammates. likeable players to cross my path." ADAM 8EDELL, JR., DEF..LIV. CHURCHILL: Unsung Hero award. Notice is hereby given that on December 15, 2008 on or after 9:30 The junior defender, who scored six SCOTT ZECH, SR.F, Canton: Zech has "Most people never knew, but he "People don't realize how great a,m. that Simply Self Storage will be offering for sale under the goals and added 13 assists, earned made a mark on the Canton pro­ played the last two week of the sea­ Joey is until he isn't there. He will Judicial lien Process by Public Auction the following units. The goods second-team Division 1 All-State play at a Division I university next gram for the past three seasons, the son with mononucleosis." first two as a defender. His motor to be sold are generally described as household goods. Terms of the honors and was also named to the year; they will be fortunate to have sale are cash only. Simply Self Storage reserves the right to refuse All-KLAA, All-District and All- BRIAN KLEMCZAK. SR. MF. LIV. STEVENSON: is always running and he controls him and we'll certainly miss him." any and all bids. The sale will be at the following location: 34333 E Region teams. The senior captain and four-year the ball as well as anyone around. varsity starter garnered a slew of JEREMY ST0YCH0FF,SR.MF, Salem: He earned second-team Division Michigan Ave. Wayne MI. 48184. 734-728-8204. "Adam was our mainstay in the honors this fall including Michigan Stoychoff anchored the Rocks' 1 All-State honors for the second solid mid-field unit this season. He back and really gets involved offen­ High School Soccer Coaches consecutive season and was named A121-Gina Solomon- 20 bags, 20 Totes, clothes sive for a defender," Churchill coach notched three goals and two assists Association Dream Team, Division All-Kensington Lakes Activities A145B- Randall Frye-TV, Microwave, Fax Machine Reid Friedrichs said. "He was on of while providing a leadership spark 1 first-team All-State, All-Region, Association. A175- Gina Solomon- TV, Stereo, Safe the most talented players and lead­ that often lifted the Rocks during All-District, All-Conference and A332- David Moraniec- 2 Speakers, Computers, Stereo ers, and the reason we had a suc­ All-Midwest. their one-loss season. JOSH KRUGER. SR. F., LUTH. WESTLAKD: The cessful season." senior co-captain led the area with A353- John Johnson- Computer, 20 Bags Klemczak, led the state runner- "Jeremy was the key to our mid- B133- Randall Frye- Fax Machine, Shop Vac, 20 boxes CHRIS LONG, SR. DEF., LIV. STEVENSON: The field this season," said McCarthy. a total of 31 goals and 11 assists for up Spartans with 18 goals, including the state-ranked Warriors. B142- Jerisha Hawkins- Bike, Table, 30 Boxes senior center back had four goals eight game-winners, along with 13 "He tackles as hard as any player C123- Andrew Weaver- Tools, Hutch, Microwave and three assists in his second year in the state. He has the ability to Kruger, who figured in 42 of assists as a senior. C191- Latesha Davis- Stereo, Dresser, 3 Totes as a starter and third season on the receive the ball in the mid-field and the Warriors' 60 goals this season, varsity. "He did all this despite not finish the play to the front." also made first-team All-State in C194- Mark Hughey-Tool chest, Computer, Exercise Equipment being a numbers gay," Richters Division 4 and also earned All- D166- Kenneth Siebert- Display Racks, Display Case, Tote Long made All-Conference, All- said. "Brian is a tremendous soccer ETIENNE LUSSIEZ, SR. MF, LIV. CHURCHILL: E150- Marita MacNall- Volvo, Generator, Tools District, All-Region and Division 1 The senior midfielder earned All- Metro Conference honors. player, student and young man. He "His real asset to the team was E155- David Quarles- 2 Dressers, Mattress, Record Player All-State honorable mention. will go down as one of the all-time Stat honorable mention and All- RVlO-Randolph Valentino-1960 Grey Cadillac KLAA honors after scoring 17 goals his leadership," Lutheran Westland "Chris was fifth for us in scoring greats in Stevenson soccer." RVll-Randolph Valentino-Ford F-7 last year, but in order to help the and adding seven assists. coach Rich Block said. "Anytime A 4.0 student, Klemczak will RV50-Reverly Brown- 1984 Ford Bronco team, he moved into a central back we needed someone to take control play next year for the University of "Etienne was our most talented RV53- Beverly Brown- 1955 Mercury Villager position, bringing composure, speed and settle things down, it was Josh. Michigan. offensive player, our play maker, and stability," Stevenson coach Lars our quarterback on the field," Our practices are pretty intense Klemczak is also captain of his and often times would run over. As Publish: November 30 & December 7,2008 QE0S6342 S 1-2x4 I would walk to my car to leave, I would see Josh taking penalty kicks Parkside Get Your I was unhappy with my smile for years. I had braces when I was younger, but it wasn't long before my teeth shifted back.! was tired of hiding my smile, so I decided to look into cosmetic dentistry. I went to other dentists, but none of them gave me the care that I deserved. 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The shots were virtually even with the Spartans hold­ former MU standout ing a slight edge, 28-26. Adrian Motta went all the Former Madonna University He netted his first goal with way in goal for the Chargers, men's soccer standout Zach the team on April 5,2008 while Dan Sager was in net for Wilkes has inked a contract against the Baltimore Blast, a Stevenson. with the Detroit Ignition of the score that helped the Ignition The game ended with Xtreme Soccer League. lock up a one-point victory for Stevenson on a power play This will mark Wilkes sec­ the regular season title. during the final 1:36 after ond season with the profes­ Joining Wilkes on the the Spartans had successfully sional side. pitch for the Ignition former fought off a Churchill two- Wilkes was part of the two-time Wolverine-Hoosier man advantage earlier in the Ignition's last season in the Athletic Conference Player of period. Major Indoor Soccer League the Year Worteh Sampson. After starting the season in 2008 and will be part of the A native of Libera,' Sampson with two lopsided wins in the team's venture into the new enters his third professional Metro Invitational Showcase XSL this winter. season this year. He tallied at Novi, the Spartans found As per team policy, the terms 42 points during the 2007-08 themselves on their heels after of Wilkes' deal were not dis­ regular season with 14 goals Churchill came out and scored closed. and 14 assists. three unanswered power play goals to start the second peri­ od to take a 4-2 lead. Stevenson coach David Mitchell had to use a timeout GIRLS BASKETBALL Churchill vs. W.L. Western to stem the tide. Tuesday, Dec. 2 at Lakeland Ice Arena, 4:45 p.m. "You have to do whatever Ladywood at Franklin, 7 p.m. PREP WRESTLING TOM HAWLEYI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Stevenson at Dearborn, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3 you can to settle the troops John Glenn at Milford,? p.m. Wayne at Berkley, 5:30 p.m. down and slow the momen­ Churchill's Andrew Sieber (11) battles for the puck against Stevenson's John Strauch (15) during Wednesday's KLAA Huron Valley at Clarencevifle, 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4 Luth. Westland at A.P. Cabrirti. 7:30 p.m. Annapolis at Luth. Westland, 5:30 p.m. tum down on their side," the Kensington Conference crossover game at Edgar Arena. Thursday, Dec. 4 Saturday, Dec. 6 second-year coach said. "There Garden City at Churchill, 7 p.m. Flushing Duals invitational, 9 a.m. was still seven minutes left in power-play goal from Evan again with his third from The game also counted in A.P. inter-City at Huron Valley, 7 p.m. Garden City Invitational, 9:30 a.m, Flint Powers at Ladywood, 7:30 p.m. Clarenceville Team Tourney, 10 a.m. ' the second period and a lot of Malick and Justin Shureb Louwers and Woynick to put the Kensington Conference Friday, Dec. 5 John Glenn Invitational, 10 a.m. hockey to be played. Time was with 6:19 remaining. the Chargers ahead 4-2. standings. Churchill is a Clarenceviile at Redford Union, 7 p.m. Thurston at Franklin,7 p.m.' MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL on our side and I have to give "It was a special teams Stevenson took a total of member of the KLAA's South Stevenson at Edsei Ford, 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1 the fellas credit that they were battle, but their penalty kill­ 11 penalties, including six Division, while Stevenson Brighton at Wayne, 7 p.m. Northwood Univ. at Madonna, 7 p.m. able to get the next two goals." straight at one point between plays in the Central. Both PREP HOCKEY Wednesday, Dec. 3 ing was better than our power Monday, Dec. 1 Macomb CC at Schoolcraft, 7:30 p.m. Vella ripped a slap shot plays," Mitchell said. "We took the first and second periods. Division and crossovers games Franklin vs. South Lyon Friday, Dec. 5 from the point on a power- too many penalties and we "You could tell we were on matter. at Kensington Valley Ice House, 7:30 p.m. (WKAC-MIAA Challenge at Alma) Wednesday, Dec. 3 • Madonna vs. Olivet College, 6 p.m. play effort from R. J. Kierdorf, have to be more disciplined, edge being in a first-time "You never know," Mazzoni (at Livonia's Edgar Arena) Saturday, Dec. 6 and Josh Pettersson and then atmosphere like this," Mitchell said. "It could be an important Churchillvs. Novi, 6 p.m. (WHAC-MIAA Challenge at Alma) but give Churchill credit, they Stevenson vs. Franklin, S p.m. Matthew Fox tied it up 4-4 took advantage." said. "We had to control our point because every league Madonna vs. Aima, 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4 WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL with 46 seconds left in the Mishowski wasted little emotions better because for game counts, which is good." Ladywood vs. Grosse Pte. South Wednesday, Dec. 3 second period from Kierdorf time in scoring the game's a lot of guys it was their first at City Arena (Detroit), 7:30 p.m. Macomb CC at Schoolcraft, 5:30 p.m. Wildcats mercy Franklin Friday, Dec. 5 Friday, Dec. 5 and Jacob Poynter on another first goal just 26 seconds Churchill-Stevenson experi­ Ladywood at Suburban Ice Rink Classic, TBA. (Schoolcraft College Invitational) power play. in on a backhand from Ken \ ence. It was nice that it was Evan Dixon's three first- Stevensonvs. Salem K'zoo Valley vs. Sinclair (Ohio), 5:30 p.m. Churchill, however, Masiarczyk and Louwers. competitive and I'm glad our period goals catapulted Novi at Plymouth Cultural Center, 8:30 p.m. Schoolcraft vs. Lakeland (Ohio), 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sec. 6 Saturday, Dec. 6 regained the lead, 5-4, on Stevenson came back to guys were able to experience to a 9-0 KLAA Kensington Ladywood at Suburban Ice Rink Classic, TBA. Schoolcraft College-Invitational, 1S 3 p.m. Mishowski's fourth of the make it 1-1 when Jacob Vert it." Conference crossover win night from Louwers and Ryan banged, home his own rebound Churchill, meanwhile, was Wednesday over Livonia Cioch at 7:32 of the final from John Strauch and playing its season opener after Franklin in its season opener SPORTS ROUNDUP period. Poynter at 6:07 followed by scrimmaging Trenton and at Edgar Arena. "That whole line Vella's unassisted short-hand­ Brighton. Nolan Valleau added two Area gymnasts excel MU softball hitting camps - Mishowski, Louwers and ed breakaway effort at 11:16. "With so many new guys it goals and two assists for the (Alec) Smythe - have been , Just 30 seconds into the sec­ was important to get in more Wildcats, who improved to Canton's Robyn Lowes of the The Madonna University together three years now and ond period, Churchill's Mike practices," Mazzoni said. 2-0-1 overall and 1-0 in the Livonia Gymnastics Academy women's softball program will it helps to have that experi­ Woynick scored on a rebound "We're not the most skilled KLAA Central. (LGA), competing in the 13- stage two sessions of hitting ence," Mazzoni said. "They're from Louwers and Cioch to (team), but a lot of guys just The game was stopped after and-older Level 6 division, camps from 9 a.m. to noon club travel players - Midget A make it 2-all. Mishowski then work hard - that has to be our two periods because of the earned a gold medal in floor Saturday, Dec. 20 ¢1) and - that are all new." ripped in a shot at 5:04 of the identity. We know how teams eight-goal mercy rule. exercise with a score of 9.125 at Sunday, Dec. 21(11)- Stevenson, however, re-tied same period from Cioch. will try and attack us. Now we the Fall State Gymnastics Meet The cost for each session is it, 5-5, on Cole Rochowiak's Mishowski lit the lamp have some things to work on." bemons®iJiometown!ife.c@m I (734)953-2123 held Nov. 23 in Port Huron. $30. Redford's Shannon Rice of For more information, or the LGA added a silver medal in to register, call MU coach Al the vault for 10-year-olds with a White at (734) 432-5783; or Riga, Latvia native Lubovj Setter Inta Grinvalds aver­ with the quarterfinals starting score of 9.4. visit www.madonnacrusaders. Tihomirova, the WHAC Player aged 10.7 assists per game, at 1 p.m. com. FROM PAGE B1 of the Year who averaged 4.02 while Brynn Kerr (Livonia The semifinals and finals kills per game. Churchill/Schoolcraft College) are slated for 9:30 a.m. Also leading the Crusaders' and Amanda Koszela paced and noon, and 7:30 p.m. on The Eagles (27-3) are led offensive attack are Mary the defense with 3.3 and 2.04 Saturday. by Meghan Warkentin and McGinnis (3.14 kills per game) digs per game. To follow the Crusaders Jessica Buffum. and Whitney Fuelling (3.05 Single elimination round online, visit watchnaia.com MU has been led by per game). play begins at 9 a.m. Friday (via JumpTV Inc.).

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John Del Signore moves from Reid Conlon dances the role of the Nutcracker food station to dessert table Prince, Erica Martin, the Rat King, when the checking last-minute details Plymouth-Canton Ballet Company joins the for a tasting of holiday dishes Plymouth Symphony Orchestra for performances at Laurel Manor in Livonia. of Tchaikovsky's holiday classic. Both dancers live Preparing for a party takes time. in Canton. For the last few days the kitchen staffers, including executive chef Greg Vitale, have been busy making asparagus wraps and Holiday tradition apricot chicken to give business­ es, corporations and nonprofit organizations ideas, but anyone can,use these tips to create a dances into town memorable event. "We display not just food but I t's been a few years since I've seen The decorations to get ideas to do • Nutcracker ballet but the storybook these different types of events," 1 characters are still dancing in my head. said Del Signore, who has been It's hard to forget the tale of a girl who in the restaurant business 50 dreams her doll has come to life especially years. "We do a different table when set to live music. in December, different set­ Local productions are especially fun tings, from a seven-course meal to watch year after year even though the to a simple dinner. I love the story remains the same more than a cen­ holidays. You always have people PHOTOS BY TOM HOFFMEYER STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER tury after Tchaikovsky wrote the beloved coming from out of town and music. Many of the dancers start as little having a party year after year." Greg Vitale, executive chef at Laurel Manor, describes a holiday dish of Chicken Pecan with Twice Baked Potatoes and Squash Medley. mice only to go on to play the role of Clara. SCALING BACK Beck Greene has watched them all While people are still planning grow up. For many years he played the to entertain this holiday season, f sinister Uncle Drosselmeyer who gives the gone are the days when corpora­ - w? doll to Clara. This holiday season Greene tions like Roush Industries treat­ fefe works backstage for the ed 2,500 to 3,000 employees and > * Plymouth-Canton Ballet clients to a buffet from 4 p.m. Company performances to midnight every year. Events with the Plymouth are being scaled back although Symphony Orchestra. Del Signore is especially excited The curtain rises 6:30 about Laurel Manor's New Year's p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, Eve Gala with an elaborate dis­ and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. play of hors d'oeuvres, plated 7, at Salem High School dinner, specialty dessert table, Linda Chomin Auditorium in Canton. and afterglow with pizza and Tickets are $18 for adults Danish. and teens, $10 for chil­ "Because of the economy peo­ dren. Call (734) 676-7233 or visit www. ple are doing parties but not as GrosseIleDance.com. elaborate," said general manager Dawn Greene directs the ballet com­ Linda Baffy. "For holiday par­ pany, Nan Washburn the PSO. ties, we do market place stations "Expect a magical, fantasy type of expe­ with hot food, pasta, carving Holiday table settings fill the room at Holiday desserts lay on the table for sampling at the Afternoon of Taste at Laurel rience," said Beck Greene. "The children stations, a sweet table and cof­ Laurel Manor in Livonia. Manor in Livonia. who sit in the audience almost think of fee station. Our deli has hot food it as watching a movie or cartoon rather and sandwiches and we have than a ballet. It's very entertaining for the desserts from Sweet Dreams in decor, bright colors are in this OFFERING SUGGESTIONS still have a nice party. One woman, children." Farmington Hills and our own." year, lime green and black, choc­ Morrison was designing a red her daughter is getting married in The children in the audience are the olate brown, jewel tones." rose centerpiece for the Plymouth December. They were looking for reason the ballet company and symphony COST-CUTTERS Just about anything goes as Symphony League Holiday Home creative ideas for a centerpiece. are keeping prices the same this year in Vitale proudly displays one of far as decorations, but again Tour, planned for today, Sunday, You can just gather pine cones up spite of the downturn in the economy. the ways to dress up chicken for the downturn in the economy is Nov. 30. She's always willing to in your yard, or branches off your Nutcracker productions can be quite the holidays. Chicken seems to affecting spending not innova­ share ideas with customers from tree. costly so instead of raising ticket prices, be a popular choice as a way of tion. Lori Morrison offers plenty setting a table to creating a focal "A lot of people have things in the number of performances has been cut cutting costs. of inspiration for that table cen­ point. their own house they don't even from three to two. The Plymouth-Canton "There's chicken breaded terpiece. "Roses don't last as long with think of. A red tablecloth with a Ballet always spotlights professional with pecan, apricot chicken, "We have orders for four par­ Christmas greens which drink far tea light candle in a glass mayon­ dancers. This year, Jay Goodlet performs Anchorage chicken stuffed with ties already for this year which is more water," said Morrison. "If naise jar. Tie a holiday ribbon as the Snow King and Cavalier, Tricia crab meat," said Vitale. "We early," said Morrison, co-owner they're trying to cut costs, they cer­ around the neck and you have a Sundberg as the Sugar Plum Fairy and have new and old favorites like of Ribar Floral Co. in Plymouth tainly can do arrangements with beautiful candle with Christmas Snow Queen. Both are soloists with the chicken picatta. Pasta is popu­ with her mother, Marcia Sayles. assorted pines, cones and ribbons charm. You could nestle the Cincinnati Ballet. lar, homemade rolled pasta with "The dollar amount of what peo­ which would go from now 'till end candle in peppermints, nuts or "We're trying to make it so everybody ricotta, Parmesan and spinach." ple are spending is down. They're of year if watered every day. They even sand if you wish. Try group­ gets an opportunity to enjoy this holiday "Shrimp is always big at doing primarily centerpieces might get it earlier and try to keep ing several together for a dramatic tradition," said Greene. the holidays" added Deirdre with candles. Turquoise and sil­ it going. evening effect." For the first time in several years, the Stemmelen, general sales man­ ver is popular. Traditional red is "People are still spending, but Livonia Symphony Orchestra brings ager. "It's a celebratory time. For always a favorite." not high ticket. You certainly can [email protected] | ¢734) 953-2145 back the story by opening the concert with several movements that feature nearly 40 dance students from Bunny Sanford's school in Livonia. Although only a few selections will be performed at the Christmas Festival, it's a step in the right direction. The symphony used to put on the entire ballet, but budget concerns eliminated the annual production. The program takes place 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at Clarenceville High School, 20155 home for yule revelers Middlebelt, south of Eight Mile, Livonia. Tickets are $17 adults, $5 for children and students. Call (734) 421-1111. BY LINDA ANN CHOMIN For the second half of the program O&E STAFF WRITER 18 musicians from the Livonia Youth Philharmonic sit side-by-side with orches­ Don't expect a McMansion, but cozy tra members for classics such as Sleigh rooms filled with memories, Kathie Ride and White Christmas. The fifth- and Sterbling tells a visitor to her Livonia home. sixth-grade choir from Johnson Upper At least two of the stops on the Greenmead Elementary School, under the direction Christmas Walk spotlight keepsakes that of LSO musician Karen Danke, will sing revisit holidays past. Six private homes as two selections from the movie How The well as the Hill House at the historical vil­ Grinch Stole Christmas. The Clarenceville lage offer dozens of ideas for reusing old High School Choraliers, under the direc­ treasures that have been in the family for Kathie a.nd John sterbling sit 1,1 the n.,ng .oom of tion of Jason Debandt, close the program years. their Livonia home which will be featured. with Silent Night. The Sterblings still cherish a music box "It's going to be great family fare," with Santa skating on top from their first GREENMEAD CHRISTMAS WALK said Rose Kachnowski, president of the Christmas as a married couple 49 years Livonia Symphony Society. "It's always a ago. Handmade ornaments decorate a ceil- What; Friends for the Development of - fun thing for youngsters to see the Waltz ing-to-floor tree in the living room. On .Greenmead present six homes and the Hiil - of the Flowers. It moves quickly and kids Christmas day, the couple's three daughters House at the historical village ~ , love it. The second half is a fun one with and their eight children take turns opening When: 10 a.m. to 5 pjn. Saturday, Dec. 6 ' several student groups joining the orches­ presents nearby. Tickets: $9 in advance, $10 day of the wafiC tra." "It's very homey and very old-fashioned. and available at Livonia libraries, Greemead , The grandkids made things, kids made l; J TOM HOFFMEYER!STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER (Newburgh, south of Eight Mile); Snd ' Linda Ann Chomin is the health and commu­ things. It's things like that you can't leave in nity life reporter for the Observer S Eccentric Mary Cambridge sits among the decorations in the laundry a closet," said Kathie Sterbling. Community Resources Department at tivonia Newspapers. She can be reached at (734) 953-2145 room of her Livonia home which is featured on the Greenmead The family tree is the most important in City Halt For information, cat! (734) 466-3640 or (734) 425-4855. or [email protected]. Christmas Walk. Please see GREENMEAD, C2 Observer S Eccentric | Sunday, November 30.2008 C2 (*) H0MET0WNLIFE.COM www.hometowhllfe.com Madonna University to present

Good dog Barney is an adorable, lovable and friendly black mate greyhound, opera according to his foster mom. He is 2.5 years old and looking for his 'Forever Home.' He lives with two other greyhounds and two cats. Barney loves his squeaky toys and his peanut butter-filled Kongs. The Madonna He is a very friendly and happy boy. He has been in his foster home University Lyric for one year only because his family does not live near an area that Theatre Performers, Greyheart Greyhound Rescue and Adoption hosts Meet & Greets and faculty and guest art­ therefore does not get any exposure. To find out more, visit www. ists present Amahl greyheart.org. and the Night Visitors 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Millennium Centre Theatre, 15600 PHOTOS BY TOM HOFFMEYERI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER J.L. Hudson Drive, Southfield. Tickets are Holiday figures rest on a bench in the Cambridge home. $15 adults, $10 seniors and students, and avail­ able at the box office, www.miHenniumboxof- fice.com, or by calling ¢248) 796-5199. This 6REENMEAD storybook ornaments I made Christmas opera, first FROM PAGE CI in college 30 years ago, felt televised in the 1950s, ornaments with sequins on tells the story of the them, and also Greenmead young, crippled Amahl the house with photographs ornaments. I'm a historical and his mother who of the grandchildren instead commissioner so doing the are visited by the Three of ornaments. Everywhere walk is always fun and for a Wise Men on their way the eye looks are vignettes good cause. Greenmead is to bring gifts to the with snowmen, bird houses Livonia's history. Those are the Christ Child. The second and Santas John made in his founding families of Livonia, • half of the program is a woodworking shop. A sewing the Kingsley House, Meeting potpourri of Christmas tree with scissors and a tape House where Quakers gath­ songs performed by vari­ measure garland spotlight one ered, the Hill House where Bambi is an 11-year-old greyhound looking for a permanent home. This ous artists and a sing-a­ of Kathie's hobbies. Gardening we're gutting the inside and black beauty with a graying face is a very sweet lady that loves walks long with the audience. gloves form a skirt beneath redoing everything." and is wonderful with other dogs and cats. She is a cuddlebug that the dead tree branches stuck loves to sleep with her family. For information, call (866) 438-4739 or in a dirt-filled watering can. RETRO LOOK visit www.greyheart.org. Greyheart Greyhound Rescue and Adoption is John and Kathie share a love Janet Bennett is especially holding Meet & Greets with other homeless greyhounds noon to 4 p.m. of making things grow in their excited about the theme of the Sunday, Dec. 7, at Petco, 43435 Ford Road, Canton, and Sunday, Nov. back yard which has been on Hill House this year. Bennett 30, at PetSmart, 385 Haggerty, Commerce Twp. the Greenmead Garden Walk. The garden tree in the Sterbling is president of Friends for the The two events raise money for home. Development of Greenmead the restoration of the historical and organizes the walks. park in Livonia. ago, she's redone the upstairs. "They're doing the theme "I don't take anything The master bedroom features 1950s and using an artificial down until the third week in a black, white and red theme tree the Hills used in 1950 in Cyclist to speak at Italian January," said Kathie, who with framed antique kerchiefs, an 1850 farm house which also spends a couple of weeks put­ a tabletop red aluminum tree has hot chocolate and home­ ting out the village of bird and her mother's bassinet from made cookies in the kitchen American Club on Dec. 4 houses by John and another childhood. for visitors," said Bennett. "A village ordered from the Sears In the living room is a large couple of the homes are quite The Dante Alighieri Society of Michigan presents a program Catalog 49 years ago. "January snowmen tree where the couple different. One modest home on one of the world's premier cycling events that will mark its is so dull. It makes it colorful. and their three grown children has interesting mouldings, 100th anniversary in 2009- Guest speaker Christian Vande They all have a story. I hope gather on Christmas Eve. Mary classical pillars on the inside Velde, holder of the coveted Pink Jersey from the 2008 Giro they spend time looking at collects snowmen and Santas, of the house. Another man has d'ltalia, reveals the inside stories and exciting action from the things and enjoy it." but also glass shoes, plates, and a pipe organ in his home and front lines of the race 6:30-10 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, at the cloth country dolls. Her col­ is going to play all day long. Italian American Club & Banquet Center, 39200 W. Five Mile. DESIGNER'S TOUCH lections, including the Santa Another house reminds me of a Tickets are available in advance for $20 adults, $15 children Tristan Lopus (left), a seventh- Visitors definitely will eggs she painted, can be seen little cottage in a nursery story. and students, $25 and $20 at the door (all tickets include dinner grader at St. Fabian's in Farmington, delight in the decorations in groupings in many rooms. Another is a big home with its and entertainment). For reservations, visit www.dantemichigan. plays Amahl, and Wayman Ezell King and furnishings in the home The Santa in the living room own little theater room. One org/events.htm or call Diana Manzo at (586) 264-3579. Balthazar in the Christmas opera of Mary and Jim Cambridge. belonged to her mother so it just built a home over a smaller presented by Madonna University Mary was trained as an inte­ holds special memories. home. The living room has the at the Millennium Centre Theatre in rior designer and used her "Every room is decorated old fireplace and will be a fasci­ Southfield. Ezell, a Detroit native, is talents in every room over the to the color of the room," said nating place." an actor and conductor living in New last 22 years. Since their home Mary Cambridge. "The tree in York. was on the walk four years the sun room has handmade lchominilhometownlife.com I (734) 953-2145 Arthritis Today JOSEPH J. WEISS, M.D. RHEUMATOLOGY 18829 Farmington Road Livonia, Michigan 48152 petfectp^ Phone: (248) 478-7860 % Inspirational, Christian, Wedding KITCHEN DEFACING Anniversary, Baby, Children, WINTER CHECK UP FOR JOINTS Teens, Retirement, Living in Michigan requires preparing for winter. Now is the time you rake leaves, put Red Hat Society and more .

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REUNION CALENDAR ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Reunion Calendar runs Sundays in the newspaper Garden City High School Bennett-LeBlanc as space allows, and online in its entirety at www.home- Class of 1960 towniife.com, Submit your reunion announcement at Mini-reunion luncheons held the second Saturday John and Sandy Bennett of Livonia announce the marriage of least two weeks in advance to Linda Chomin, Observer S of every month at 1 p.m, in the banquet room in the their daughter, Jennifer Leigh, to Darryl Joseph LeBlanc, son of Eccentric Newspapers, 36251 Schoolxrraft Road, Livonia, Plymouth Denny's on Ann Arbor Road, east of 1-275. Call Carol LeBlanc of Livonia and the late James V. LeBlanc. Mich., 48150, or e-mail [email protected], Gary Simon at (734) 751-4101 or send e-mail to GCHS. The pride is a 2007 graduate of Eastern Michigan University, Brighton High School [email protected]. where she earned her master's degree in education. She works at Class of 1989 Class of 1989 Plymouth High School. Planning a 20th reunion and searching for classmates. 20th reunion Aug, 29,2009, at Joy Manor (6 p.m. to The groom is a 1995 graduate of Churchill High School and Sign up at "yahoo groups-brighton high school class of midnight. Ticket $65 before March 1,2009, $75 from works for H.D. Supply in Livonia. 1989" for more information. March 2 to June 1,2009. No tickets will be sold at the The couple wed Sept. 26,2008, before the Rev. Phillip Rogers Class of 1959 door. Tickets include dinner, premium open bar, dj, door at Connection Church in Canton. 50th reunion with activities June 5-7,2009. Events will prizes, picture cd and other gifts, and available for The bride was attended by maids of honor Terri Sabala and include a Saturday Evening dinner party at Plum Hollow purchase at www.gardencity89.com or contact Paula at Kimberly Harris, and bridesmaids Meghin Gam, Rebecca Country Club in Southfield. For information, visit www. [email protected]. Guibord, Nicole Frizzell, Erin Slater, Amanda Dimmer and casstecn59.com or contact Marge Teramino Knable, Grosse Polnte North Sarah Walsh. [email protected]; Debbie Friedman, (248) 626- Class of 1991 The groom was attended by best men Kevin Swider and Brian 3729; or Steve Sperling, (248) 360-9658. Call (800) 677-7800, visit www.taylorreunions.com or LeBlanc, and groomsmen Eric LeBlanc, John Bennett, Patrick Dearborn Fordson e-maii: [email protected]. Will, Michael Minghine, Michael Stanbury and Joseph Harris. Class of 1969 Lincoln Park High School Following the ceremony, the couple received guests at St. Planning a reunion. Contact Kathy Nisun at (248) 363- Looking for members of Lincoln Park High School class Mary's Cultural Center in Livonia. 5679 or e-mail: [email protected] or Kathy Shoebridge of 1958 for 50-year reunion. Contact Nancy,,(313) 535- They plan a two-week honeymoon in Hawaii and have made @ [email protected]. 8777 or nc6897@sbcglob!al;net. their home in Livonia. Detroit St. Brigid Livonia Franklin Class of 1959 Class of 1969 Planning a reunion and looking for classmates. Contact A reunion is in the pre-planning stages. For more [email protected] with any information about class­ information, contact Kathy Nisun at (248} 363-5679 or Young-Young mates. e-mail: [email protected]. Detroit Winship School Milford High School Kenneth and Priscilla Young of Livonia announce the engage­ Class of 1956 Class of 1978 ment of their daughter, Megan, to Joshua Young, son of James Members of the eighth- grade graduating class of 1956 Planning a 30th reunion. Class members should contact and Kathleen Young of Waterford. who are interested in planning a reunion, should cali the reunion committee as soon as possible. E-mail mil- The bride-to-be is a graduate of Franklin High School in Beth Weingarden at (810) 695-7882. [email protected]. Livonia. She completed her master gardener's course and works at Glen Oaks Country Club and at Capital Grille in Troy. Her fiance is a graduate of Waterford High School. He works as a master electrician at Anstanig Electric. RELIGION CALENDAR A June 20,2009, wedding is planned.

To submit an item for the religion block west of Inkster Rd., Livonia. 17500 Farmington Rd., Livonia. calendar, fax it to (734) 591-7279 or Desserts will be served. All are wel­ No charge, but RSVP by calling write: Religion Calendar, Observer come to attend this free event. For (734) 425-5950. Presenter is David Newspapers, 36251 Schoolcraft, more information or to sign-up call Conrad, M.A. Theology. Livonia, Ml 48150. Deadline for an (734) 422-1470. Glory of Christmas announcement to appear in the Kids Christmas craft days The theatrical production opens Thursday edition is noon Monday. Deadline is Dec. 4 to register for Thursday, Dec. 4, and runs week­ Nolan-Tulgetske Kids Christmas Craft Day 10 a.m. ends through Sunday, Dec. 14, UPCOMING to noon Saturday, Dec. 6, for ages at NorthRidge Church, 49555 N. Dick and Betty Nolan of Canton announce the engagement Caregiver's support group 5 years through 5th grade, at St. Territorial at Ridge, Plymouth. of their daughter, Heather, to Terry Tulgetske, son of Connie St. John's Support Group for the Paul's Presbyterian Church on Five Tickets $16 and $18. Call (734) 414- Szocinski and Lloyd TAilgetske of Johannesburg. Caregiver's of Alzheimer's patients Mile, one block west of Inkster 7777 or visit www.northridgechurch. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Washtenaw Community or patients with other forms of Rd., Livonia. Kids will enjoy creat­ com. Curtain times are 7:30 p.m. College where she earned a degree in photography. She works for dementia meets at 10 a.m., the first ing Christmas crafts to be used Thursday-Friday,! p.m. Saturday, Fox Portrait Studios. The groom served in the U.S. Navy, and is and third Friday o,f each month at St. as gifts or decorations. All are and 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday. now working for Hayball Transport. John's Episcopal Church, 574 South welcome to attend. Suggested Holiday concert A September 2009 wedding is planned. Sheldon, Plymouth. Respite care for donation of $3 per child. For more Madrigal-Chorale of Southfield your ioved one will be provided. Call information or to sign-up, call performs 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. Connie McNutt at (734) 895-1426 (734) 422-1470. 6, at the historic Old St. Mary's for more information. This group Advent presentation Church in Detroit's Greektown, is authorized by the Alzheimer's Through Scripture, food and drink, 646 Monroe at St. Antoine. Tickets Association. reflect on and delight in prepar­ $18 and available by calling (248)- The Nativity movie ing for Christ's arrival 7-8:30 229-7147 or $20 at the door. 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, at St. Paul's p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, in Bixman Information is also available at Presbyterian Church on Five Mile, one Hall at St. Aidan Catholic Church, www.mcs-notes.org. Elsner-Nahavandi of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, where Robert and Marcia Eisner he earned his bachelor's degree s of Plymouth announce the in mechanical engineering ^ * marriage of their daughter, and his master" degree in Elizabeth Marie Marzonie material science. He works as Eisner, to Kurosh Nahavandi a senior designer for Stryker of Portage. He is the son of Corporation in Portage. Amir Nahavandi of Marabella, The couple wed at sunset on Spain and Amy and Paul Sept. 13,2008 on the beach at Van Laak of Long Lake, New the Dreams Resort in Punta ±&L ? York, but currently residing in Cana, Dominican Republic. Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong. The bride was attended GRETCHEN BORNOR The bride is a graduate by maid of honor Kathy COLE if *• of Plymouth Canton High Mokienko Borsos of Plymouth 3orn November 12, 1927 to loving parents Dora and Frank Bornor, passed School and the University of and bridesmaids Marissa )n in peace on November 24, 2008 at Michigan, where she earned Young and Katie Shea. The ige 81, with her daughters Cynthia and her bachelor's degree in chemi­ groom was attended by best Sally by her side. She is also survived cal engineering, her master's man Sujal Patel of Belmont, ly Sally's husband Ron, grandchildren Erich, Nicole (Josh), Misha, Libby degree in biomedical engineer­ Calif., and groomsmen Bijan Terry), and Emerson, and great- Hi ing and competed in softball Nahavandi and Michael jrandson Jayce. Gretchen's life is a as.a Big Ten scholar athlete. Eisner. estament to her ioving, intelligent and She works as a senior analyst A candle-lit evening recep­ ndependent spirit. She. was born in Detroit and lived in several states dur- for Whirlpool Corporation in tion followed the service. ng her childhood, as her father St. Joseph. Seventy guests, hailing from Massachusetts and the iesigned the nation's new highways. The groom is a graduate of Spain, New York, California, Dominican Republic, enjoyed ^er family later settled in Royal Oak, Michigan, Florida, Ohio, an elegant evening of dinner .vhere she graduated from Royal Oak Shenendehowa High School in 3igh School. She earned a bachelor's Clifton Park, New York, and Georgia, Texas, Minnesota, and dancing. legree in 1949 in sociology and music < Tom DePauw University in Indiana, WALTER R. NAAS A'here she created many lifelong Of East Grand Rapids, GARDEN CALENDAR Tiendships as a member of the Alpha passed away on November IN LOVING MEMORY OF 2h\ Omega sorority. Gretchen devoted 24, 2008. Walter served in ;ountless volunteer hours as a Braille the Army Air Corps as a EDWARD KENT EBERE II ypist and with numerous other organ- Bomber Pilot in WWII. He is survived 12-1-2006 63rd Annual Greens Market zations while she was a wife and by his wife of 63 years, Suzanne, and The Ann Arbor Branch of Woman's Farm & Garden Association pians its annual sale of fresh-cut Oregon greens, holiday nother, and raised her two daughters his children^ Connie and Richard Todd Taken from us in the prime of his life. with devotion, iove and great fun. of DE, Jim Naas of N.C., and Nancy We cherish each and every day and wreaths, swags, forced bulbs and other arrangements from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, at Matthaei Botanical ever moment we spent with you. We Mien she was in her 50s, she earned a and Jeff Wickman of East Grand Gardens, 1800 N. Oixboro Road, Ann Arbor. The market also will include custom-made accessories, jewelry, clothing, toys miss your infinite knowledge, guid­ naster's degree in social work from Rapids, MI, four grandchildren, and gifts; homemade baked goods: antiques and collectibles and decorative craft demonstrations at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Wayne State University, and then Lindsey and Chris Jacona, Allison, ance, your laughter and jokes, discus­ worked as a medical social worker at Amanda, and Molly Wickman, one sion and advice. If tears could build a The market is open only to members of Woman's Farm & Garden Association and Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols St. Joseph's Hospital in Pontiac, great granddaughter, Sienna Jacona. A stairway to Heaven and memories a Arboretum from 10 a.m.-noon. Doors open to the public at noon. No admission fee. Free valet parking will be available. Michigan. In 1983 she became CEO of private family service was held road, we would walk right up to Heaven and bring you home again. It Lunches from Afternoon Delight will be available for purchase. (734) 647-7600 or www.annarborfarmandgarden.org. Detroit Air Compressor Company, November 26th. In lieu of flowers, Winter Stonefly Search which her parents had founded and run send contributions to the Grand Rapids will never be the same, we wilt never ogether for more than 40 years, and in Home for Veterans, 3000 Monroe be the same, we will forever love you Join a team to search the Rouge tributaries for the sensitive winter stonefly, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Jan. 24,2009. Search starts "he 1990s Gretchen received the N.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49505. and never forget you. Love always from the University of Michigan-Dearborn Environmental Interpretive Center. Sign up available now through monitoring® Woman of the Year award from the and forever, your loving wife Connie and son Walt, Bev and Jeff. therouge.org. Or call Sally Petrella at (313) 792-9621. For a flier, visit www.therouge.org. National Association of Women BARBARA P. RANSFORD 3usiness Owriers. Gretchen contiimai- y gave her love, thoughtfulness,'keen Age 63 of Magnolia, AR. Died ntellect, grand humor and radiant Monday, November 24, 2008 at the jmile to her family and many friends. John R. Williamson Hospice House in j^OBITUARY^ She enjoyed traveling, and made El Dorado, AR. Memorial services ;veryone around her feel special. were held Tuesday, Nov 25th in AR. ' POLICY ' Trinity House Theatre updates 'A 3retchen marveled others with the The first five "billed" lines of an jower of her beautiful singing voice E. HELEN (Tiri) SNABB obituary are published at no cost. iespite her 4' 10" frame, reveled in the Age 84, Farmington Hills, MI, passed All additional lines will be juiet of a glass of- wine and a good away November 26, 2008. Thayer- charged at $4 per line. You may jook, and the beauty of Lake Michigan Rock Funeral Home, Farmington, MI place a picture of your loved one Christmas Carol' for local fans irom her vacation home in northern for ah additional cost of only $6. Michigan. She leaves a lasting legacy Symbolic emblems may be . )f deep love for family, and a special included at no cost. (example: Clowns, magic, puppetry, improv, mime, take on the roles of numerous characters. The style that will remain in the hearts of American Flags, religious funny accents and hat swapping all take place Older Clown presents the young Scrooge's mon­ Ul who knew her forever. While the symbols, etc.) family will celebrate Gretchen's life in a new production of "A Christmas Carol" strous schoolmaster and then jolly Fezziwig, mvately, friendsar e welcome to share Dec. 5-21, at Trinity House Theatre, 38840 Six both played by Jonathan Stanley, a hip-hop Deadlines: nemories and extend condolences at Mile, west of 1-275, Livonia. Curtain times are dancer from Canton. He also plays Jake the 3esmondFuneralHome.com. Friday 4:15 PM for Sunday Memorial tributes in her name to Wednesday 9:45 AM for Thursday 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. Fence. Alzheimer's Disease Research, 22512 Tickets are $15, $12 members, and available at Laura Gumma of Southfield is padding-up Obituaries received attar these deadlines 3ateway Center Drive, Clarksburg, (734) 464-6302. Sunday matinees are $12 for to play the hefty Character Woman who then Maryland 20871. will be placed in the next available issue. seniors and students. becomes the dancing Mrs. Fezziwig and others. e-mail your obit to This adaptation by Doris Baizley has actors For more information, visit www.trinity- [email protected] rush about, sing, tumble, show puppets, and house.org. or fax to: Attn: Obits c/o Jennifer Musztuk 586-826-7318 Far more information call: Jennifer Musztuk 586-826-7115 or Charolette Wilson 586-826-7082 or toll free 800-579-7355 ask for Jennifer or Charolette > Sunday, November30,2008 The Observer & Eccentric Newspapers www.hometownIife.com

Hugh Gallagher, editor. (734) 953-2149. [email protected]

BY LINDA ANNCHOMIN OSE STAFF WRITER

Catherine Withrow couldn't believe her daughter's physician was refusing to order a blood transfusion. The 3-year-old Canton girl was going through a fourth round of chemotherapy and her blood count was dropping. After Amanda was diagnosed with leukemia in November 2005, Withrow slept at C.S. More than 100 guests will attend the Mott Children's Hospital for the next seven months , premiere showing of Fibromyalgia: so she knew from the first three treatments it was Fitting the Pieces Together 5:45 p.m. just a matter of time before her daughter's life was in Sunday, Dec. 14, at the Townsend Hotel, danger. 100 Townsend, Birmingham. The event "She had a 106 degree temperature forthre e also honors professionals committed weeks. Every day her numbers would drop. He said to helping patients manage the pain of there's a shortage of blood and others need it more. fibromyalgia. The event is presented by By midnight her count was at a critical period and Helping our Pain and Exhaustion, Inc. they ordered blood." (H.O.P.E), a nonprofit support group for Withrow decided right there she was going to do those suffering with fibromyalgia. something to make sure there was always enough The elegant gathering provides the blood available through the Southeast Michigan opportunity to educate and create much American Red Cross which supplies 57 hospi­ needed awareness about fibromyalgia, tals in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw a chronic pain disorder characterized and St. Clair counties. She not only took over the . by widespread pain and a variety of blood drives at Trinity Presbyterian Church near other symptoms including fatigue, sleep Plymouth, but videotaped a commercial to tell disorders, problems with cognitive Amanda's story. functioning, irritable bowel syndrome, and anxiety. This condition affects an GREAT NEED estimated 10 million people in the U.S. Withrow estimates her daughter had somewhere Severe cases can be extremely debilitat­ between 50 and 60 transfusions during five rounds ing and interfere with basic daily activi­ of chemotherapy before going into remission. On ties. Frequently, access to treatments Tuesday, Amanda, now 6, colored quietly as her can be an additional challenge for those mother spoke about the need forbloo d donations. suffering with Fibromyalgia because The church drive drew about 35 to 40 donors. The it is often not properly diagnosed as a goal for the American Red Cross is to collect 900 legitimate medical condition. pints a day at donor sites and mobile units sent to "We're ready to showcase the pre­ businesses, churches, schools, fire and police depart­ miere of Fibromyalgia: Fitting ments, post offices, hospitals, city halls, funeral the Pieces Together" said Sharon homes, and airports. The blood is then tested for Ostalecki, Ph.D. Executive Director Hepatitis A, B and C; AIDS/HIV, West Nile Virus, of H.O.P.E and author of two books type, and RH factor before being given to patients on Fibromyalgia. "Patients suffering undergoing surgery, kidney and heart transplants, from Fibromyalgia deserve to be bet­ cancer treatment, and those suffering trauma from ter educated regarding the disease burns and auto accidents. itself and effective self-management Volunteer Linda Erickson came straight from techniques. They have the right to tutoring English as a second language in Livonia access all available treatment options. Public Schools to the collection site where she was My sincere hope is that this event will placing UPC codes on tubes and bags to ensure the help dispel the myths, inspire guests results match once blood is tested. and create a more compassionate "We want to give back to the system," said society equipped with a better under­ Withrow. "Even if they can't donate because of standing of this debilitating condi­ health reasons, they could bake a plate of cookies or tion. This event will also honor those hold a drive even just a one-time drive." who have made a vital difference." Withrow donated five times last year, but since Honorees at the event commit­ then was denied because of an iron deficiency. To , ted to helping patients manage qualify, Honors must be age 18 or older, in good Amanda Withrow is 6 years old today and still in remission thanks to blood donors. The American Red the pain of Fibromyalgia include health and weigh at least 110 pounds. Specific eli­ Cross has featured the Canton girl on two of its posters. Ananias Diokno, M.D., executive vice gibility reqmrements can be founda t www.givelffe. president and chief medical officer, org. The entire process takes about an hour includ­ William Beaumont Hospital; Martin ing 10 to 12 minutes to give blood. Its estimated the gather. Schools and universities usually keep us blood collected in southeastern Michigan comes Tamler, M.D., program director act ofkindnes s can save up to three lives. busy. It's amazing what elementary kids can talk from school drives. To encourage donation, the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation "Today we're collecting whole blood which is their parents and grandparents into." American Red Cross is holding a drawing for any­ Residency, William Beaumont separated into red blood cells, platelets and plasma John Rinke usually gives blood at the Livonia one who donates Dec. 21, to Jan. 4, for a $500 hotel Hospital and Daniel Clauw, M.D., so the chances of going to the same person are slim," Ford plant where he works but wanted to donate at voucher and round trip tickets for two anywhere in director, Chronic Pain and Fatigue said Tina Stilley, donor recruitment regional repre­ church. He and wife Carey have three children of the continental U.S. Research Center, University of sentative forth e American Red Cross. "They sign in, their own. "Very often during the holidays it goes down to Michigan Hospital. Lila Lazarus of take their temperature, blood pressure and pulse, "I want to help people especially because of zero, what we have after we supply the hospitals," FOX 2 Detroit will receive a Media prick their finger for a blood test. They're asked Amanda," said John Rinke, a church member. Tm said Kurtz. "People go away, they're busy with holi­ Advocacy Award. Linda Ann Chomin, about travel and anything that would make you inel­ a universal blood type and know you give to a lot of day preparations. Even regular blood donors forget health reporter of the Observer & igible. If you have diabetes and blood pressure under people. There's quite a few kids out there with the to make that appointment. Hospitals need more Eccentric Newspapers, receives an control then it's probably OK, but no blood thinners need for blood." blood. With more people on the road, there are Excellence in Community Awareness or no travel to a malaria area in the last 12 months." Carey was amazed by the number of transfusions more accidents, slip and falls on the ice and snow. Award. Amanda needed while going through chemothera­ Economics are hitting us too because a lot of com­ Tickets still available for $125 each. py. panies cutting costs, not allowing employees away Dinner and drinks included. Black tie Nicky Bonnett thinks many people want to but "She was able to participate in my vacation Bible from their desks, companies going out ofbusiness." optional. For more information, call don't donate because of a busy lifestyle. Bonnett, school two years ago. As a 3-year-old she was bald, For more information or to set up an appoint­ Sharon Ostalecki at (248) 344-0896 an R.N. who lives in Canton, was one of five nurses but now to see her with long hair is wonderful." ment, call (800) GIVELIFE or visit wwwgivelife. or e-mail [email protected]. Copies staffing the collection site at the church. On the same day, donors were giving Martha org. of the documentary will be available "Stopping on the way home fromwor k isn't con­ Roemer Kurtz was worrying about a shortage of following the event or by going to venient," said Bonnett "Churches a lot of people inventory during the holidays. Twenty-percent of [email protected] I (734) 953-2145 hffcf.org.

DECEMBER 1. Call Wendy first at (313} 387-9797. Anyone Cancer Center, at St. Mary Mercy Hospital, will be provided. Call Connie McNutt at (734) Weaver with the concept of training to spare Gaia evening at the movies who wants to stop eating compulsively is 36475 Five Mile (use south entrance off Levan 895-1426 for more information. This group is the joints and improve back mobility and A benefit for theCrohn's & Colitis Foundation welcome. For more Greater Detroit Overeaters Rd.), Livonia. Cali(734) 655-1100 for more authorized by the Alzheimer's Association. strength. She is a certified personal fitness of America, Michigan Chapter 6 p.m. Monday, Anonymous Information visit www.oa.org or information, or visit www.stmarymercy.org.. Wayne metro caregiver support trainer with 30 years of teaching/training Dec. 1, at The Uptown Palladium Theater, 250 call (248) 559-7722. Parkinson Support Are you'a caregiver of an aging parent, experience. Call (248) 446-9176 or (313) 300- ' North Old Woodward, Birmingham. Evening Qigong workshop Western Oakland Parkinson' Support Group spouse or relative? Do you ever wish you had 0957 to register. For information send e-mail includes the premiere of a new feature film With Daisy Lee Sunday, Dec. 7,10 a.m. to meets 709 p.m. on the second Tuesday of an understanding person to talk to? Wayne to [email protected]. • and an hors d'oeuvres and dessert pre-glow 12:30 p.m. Winter Health for all, and 1-4 p.m, the month except January, July and August, Metro's Caregiver Support Groups offer sup­ Flu shots reception. The honoree for the 31st annua! (women only), sponsored by-Michigan Tai Chi at Farmington Hilis Baptist Church, 28301' port and assistance to those struggling to Wayne County Department of Public Health Gala Evening at the Movies is The Michael Association, 38121 Ann Arbor Rd. at Ann Arbor Middlebelt, between 12 Mile and 13 Mile. Enter find or give quality care to their loved ones offers flu shots for residents at its clinic in Yendick Foundation for Children. To attend Trail, Livonia. Call (734) 591-3530 for informa­ at rear of church. For more information, call and offers valuable information at meetings Wayne 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday and Thursday the event, purchase a listing in the Movie tion and form. (248) 433-1011. are held the 3rd Tuesday of the month 10 a.m. (walk-ins), Tuesday-Wednesday and Friday (by Gala Souvenir Journal from $75-$5,000'and Jingle Bell run/walk to noon at the Kay Beard Building on Michigan appointment only), at 33030 Van Born at Venoy, receive complimentary tickets. Call (248) 737- For The Arthritis Foundation Sunday, Dec. 7, UPCOMING Avenue in WesfJand. Meetings are also held The cost of the flu vaccine is $15, $35 for pneu­ 0900, or e-mail [email protected] for more ' at Nortbville Downs Race Track, and Saturday, Butterfly ball at the Village of Redford on Six Mile Road in monia vaccine is also offered for $35. Medicare information. Dec. 13, at Covington School in Bloomfield The American Lung Association of Michigan Bedford. Morning and evening options avail- • (Part B) and Medicaid are accepted. Vaccines are Bone marrow drive Viltage.fioth festive events offer com­ has rescheduled its black tie fund-raiser to able. The morning group meets 10 a.m. to offered for adults and children. For information An opportunity to join the National Marrow . petitively timed 5K routes, *-mile children's 6-11 p.m. Saturday, May 9, at the Ritz-Cariton in noon on the 2nd Thursday of the month, the about family flu vaccinations at Wayne County's Donor Program registry by completing a brief Snowman Shuffles and post-race chili parties. Dearborn. Proceeds go to lung health research, evening group meets the fourth Thursday of public health clinic locations, call (734) 727- health questionnaire and having the inside of Call 1-800-968-3030 or visit www.arthritis.org. education and advocacy. Tickets $250 per the month from 6-8 p.m. Adult care may also 7000. For additional influenza and flu prevention their cheek swabbed 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Gluten-free food fair person and include The Butterfly Ball will be be available. For information or if attending facts, visit www.waynecounty.com/hhSvcs/pub- Dec. 2, at Madonna University, Take 5 Lounge, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 13-14, highlighted by music and will include a cocktail for the first time, call Nancy Coman at (313) lic/pamphlet.htm. 36600 Schoolcraft at Levan off J-96, Livonia. at Hllier's, 39950 W. 14 Mile (at Hagqerty reception, dinner, dancing, and a live auction 843-2550, Ext. 233. ' Flu shots Doctors search this registry to find a donor Road). Call (248) 960-1990. featuring trips, dinners and a variety of experi­ Physical performance classes For adults and children over 6 months of age whose tissuejtype matches that of a patient. Get ready to have a baby ences. Sponsorships available. Call Jessica Incorporates jump-rope training, core work, available at Oakland County Health Division Potential donors must be between the ages Learn what to expect during pregnancy, labor Jimenez, Development Specialist, (248) 784- and functional strength training using dumb­ locations at 1200 N. Telegraph in Oakland of 18-60 and in good general health. For more and delivery and make the entire experi­ [email protected]. bells and body weight for resistance 5:30 p.m. County Complex Bldg. 36 East in Pontiac; information contact Edna Rartkine at (734) ence more rewarding. Childbirth Education Mondays and Thursdays. An Exercise Therapy 27725 Greenfield, north of 11 Mile at Catalpa 432-5425 or [email protected]. Weekday programs held 7-9 p.m. Mondays to ONGOING class for a mid to lower intensity workout Road in Southfield, and 1010 E. West Maple at Overeaters Anonymous Dec. 15, and Wednesdays, Dec. 3 to Jan. 14. , Caregiver's support group that stress functional fitness, core, balance, Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake. Hours are noon to 8 Meet 7 p.m. Thursdays in the Courtyard Childbirth Education workshops 9:30 a.m. St. John's Support Group for the Caregiver's strength and flexibility 8;45 a.m. Mondays and p.m. Monday, and 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday- Room at Unity of Livonia Church, 28660 Five to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. There Is a fee. of Alzheimer's patients or patients with Thursdays. One hour sessions run through Friday. Cost is $11 (cash only). Medicare and Mile, between Middlebelt and Inkster roads, Registration required. Call (734) 655-1162. other forms of dementia meet the first and November at Metropolitan Adventist Jr. Medicaid accepted. Bring photo identifica­ Livonia. And 7 p.m. Sundays at the Marion Breast cancer support group third Friday of each month at 10 a.m. at St. Academy Gym, 15585 Haggerty, north of Five tion and insurance cards. For information, Professional Building at St. Mary's Hospital, Meets 6:30-8 p.m. on the second Tuesday of John's Episcopal Church, 574 South Sheldon, Mile. Drop in sessions $6 each, 10 sessions call (800) 434-3358 or visit www.oakgov. 14555 Levan at Five Mile, Livonia, in Classroom' the month in the Atrium of Our Lady of Hope Plymouth. Respite care for your loved one $48. These classes are both lead by Jeanie com/health. (*) Observer S Eccentric j Sunday, November 30,2008 www.tiometownlife.com

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