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BY SUE MASON lowing the raid. "But they were fed," he said. "All of the dogs "There are no signs of life-threatening inju­ STAFF WRITER "It's one of the worst cases I've seen, I don't were really nice, a couple were afraid of us." ries, and that's a good sign," Baron said. "So far know how they lived in there," said Dodson. , According to Dodson, the dogs — 15 it looks like they're in pretty good shape." Westland building officials are determining According to Westland Police Lt. Daniel Chihuahua, a pug-beagle mix, a Shar-pei and an The case is still under investigation. The what can done with a home in the 33000 block Karrick, Animal Control became aware of the English setter ~~ were never let outside. Animal women could face charges of animal cruelty, of Fernwood where two women had housed home after receiving information from another feces was throughout the house on floors, beds based on the condition of the home, as well has 18 dogs until the animals were removed from city department. The officer was denied admit­ and furniture. having too many unlicensed pets, Karrick said. the premises Thursday afternoon by Westland tance by the two women on Wednesday, so "Obviously, this has been going on for a long The city limits residents to a maximum of three police and animal control officers. police officers, city building officials and animal time," Dodson said. pets —- cats or dogs. According to Building Director Sue Dodson, control officers returned Thursday, armed with The dogs were taken to Michigan Humane The house is secured, and according to the city is waiting to see what the occupants can a search warrant. Society's Berman Center for Animal Care in Dodson, "No one can go in unless they're wear­ afford, but will "move very quickly" to clean up Karrick said the animals appeared to be in Westland where they are receiving health and ing a hazmat suit." the premises. The two women, who are sisters fairly good shape, but weren't very clean due to behavioral evaluations, MHS spokeswoman and are both in their 40s, were hospitalized fol­ the living conditions. Stephanie Baron said. smasonHifiometowniife.com 1 (734)953-2112 Wild: I'm to city, residents Editor's note: This is the last in a series of candidate pro-' files and questionnaires for three mayoral candidates in n the Aug. 7 primary. The top two vote-getters will advance : to the Nov. 6 election.

William Wild, 39, was appointed as Westland mayor in January by his then-city council col^. leagues. He also is owner of Scrap Busters U- Pull-It Auto & Truck Parts in Wayne. He is mar­ ried and has three children. He graduated from John Glenn High School with honors and attended the University of '«»' Michigan-Dearborn. ZOO? Wild served on the city council from 2001-06 Please see WILD, A3

Rusty Oswalt Dispute over rent (left) of Wayne and Eric Longnecker of Westland spent four years researching BY SUE MASON gun and pistol whipped him." and writing STAFF WRITER A 23-year-old resident of the their first book, apartment tried to break up 'The Chi-town A hearing will be held the fight and forced the suspect Slaughter Thursday to determine if a 21- out of the apartment and into a Uncensored: year-oid Detroit man should hallway where the gun was fired, The Story the stand trial on charges that he striking the door frame. Fearing Government assaulted a former roommate he would shot, the man ran off, Didn't Want with a handgun over $750 in Price said. Told.' unpaid rent. The suspect was able to get Ryan Romero has been back into the apartment with" ,"' charged with false impris­ the help of the man's roommate. Oswalt, a retired tool and onment, felonious assault, Once inside, he again showed die maker as well as an art­ discharge of a firearm in an the victim, the gun and demand­ ist and sculptor, spent more occupied dwelling, resisting and ed his money, Price said. than three years research­ obstructing police and felony According to the police report,! ing the St. Valentine's Day firearm stemming from the July the victim was forced to kneel Massacre, and Longnecker 12 altercation at the Wilderness and beg for his life. At one point, took another 12 months Park Apartments of Warren he was told to look into the to write the book. It is Road east of Newburgh. suspect's "eyes before he goes to BY SUE MASON Jason Robards has a dis­ Bulldog" Gold, an enforcer self-published through According to Westland Police heaven." STAFF WRITER. claimer that it's based on for the Purple Gang, he dis­ Outskirts Press in Parker, Sgt. Ed Price, the suspect and a Romero was arraigned on the fact, when more than half covered his uncle's stories Colo. 22-year-old Plymouth Township charges before a magistrate in Hollywood has its version of it is wrong. They said were based on fact. The 117-page tome man had roomed together a year weekend court Saturday, July of the St. Valentine's Day Al Capone was born in "I asked him if he knew includes 576 photographs ago when the victim had moved 14. A not guilty plea was entered Massacre, so does the U.S. Italy when he was born in my uncle and he said he of the people and places out without paying his share of on his behalf and pond was government. Brooklyn, N.Y." knew him very well, he said tied to the Feb. 14,1929, the rent. set at $50,QOhood, filled with his That acknowledgment led "Bugs" Moran's gang and a they both ended up at the If convicted, he could face a book is the definitive story great-uncle's stories about him to co-author The Chi- mechanic who were lined Wilderness Park apartment, 15-year sentence for false impris­ about who did it and who Detroit's .Purple Gang and town Slaughter Uncensored: up against the rear inside where the suspect demand the onment. The felonious assault was involved. . . > ^ watpMing^^ Untouchables The Story the Government wall of a garage in the money plus $500 in interest. and discharge of a J|rearm are "The movies that were on TV Didn't Want fold with Lincoln Park neighborhood "The suspect stated that he both four-year felonies, while made are an absolute joke," When he met a man Longnecker, a Westland wanted his money and chal­ resisting police is a two-year said Oswalt. "The one with known as Irving "The resident. Please sec BOOK, A3 lenged the victim to a fight," felony. The last charge — felony Price said. "He punched the vic­ firearm •— carries a mandatory tim in the face, then pulled out a two years in prison. ^^¾ ?%.«s^WK*5s»i;

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The celebration will take place on the front lawn of OAH at Motor Co. employee and union ' These are two cuts where necessary.. 2) Make sure our police and. 33155 Annapolis, west of Venoy in Wayne. Participants will have plant chairman for the Wayne in a series fire departments are at full an opportunity to take part in such activities as face painting, Assembly Plant. He is married Q: What can be done to attract force so our city continues to a meet-and-greet with Boo Boo the Clown and a wheelchair and has four more home buyers and businesses be a safe place to live and raise decorating contest and race. Health and wellness screenings will children. answers to to Westland, considering a family. include blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol checks. He has a an Observer • Michigan's economic climate? 3) Attract businesses and - More information on Oakwood Annapolis Hospital is available high school Question­ A: In order to attract more new home buyers so our tax online at www.oakwood.org. education and naire fey the home buyers and businesses base continues to grow so city a variety of 11 council candidates in the Aug. 7 to Westland, we must first services and employees can labor, nego­ primary. The top eight vote-get­ make sure Central City Park is continue to serve our citizens. T—- ^ 4J tiating and ters will advance to the Hov. 6 mitigated. We can't be known f management election, when four seats will be as the city that has the toxic, Q: Why should voters choose you Johnson certificates, filled. dump site. We must work over other candidates to fill one including with DEQ and the county to of four council seats at stake in labor management and col­ reclaim our park. this year's election? lective bargaining, through Westland and to protect city Also, we need to make sure A: Voters should choose the Walter & May Reuther services? slum landlords clean up their me to continue my service Educational Facility. A: In order to maintain a rental properties so people on the council because I WHERE HOMETOWN STORIES UNFOLD Johnson has been involved budget surplus and to protect want to rent in Westland, am not a "yes" man to the in Westland Goodfellows, city services we must make and we need to make sure administration or other HOMETOWNLIFE.COM Relay for Life, as a patron of sure the state legislature does our strip malls are clean and council members. the Westland Historic Village not tamper with revenue in repair so businesses will I think independently and Park, in patrol for the Wayne- sharing. We have lost millions know their retail space is a study all the issues before me. Ford Civic League youth of dollars over the last several safe and pleasant environment If it is right for the citizens Susan Rosiek Jeannie Parent baseball, Muscular Dystrophy years. in which to work and do of Westland, then it is what Executive Editor Retail Sales Manager drive, Cystic Fibrosis drive Also, we must continue business. should be done. I answer (734) 953-2100 (734)953-2177 and Toys for Tots. , to be aware and scrutinize to all of Westland's 87,000 [email protected] [email protected] He was appointed to the the spending done by every Q: Cite three of the top priorities residents. I am not a politician Westland City Council in department. Just like our that you believe should be — I am a public servant. Hugh Gallagher Cathy White January. personal family budgets, if addressed by the City Council. I am no more important Managing Editor Retail Advertising Rep. it is not necessary to serve A: Three of the top priorities than someone sitting at home (734)953-2149 (734) 953-2073 Q: Given Michigan's economic the citizens — don't buy it. I to be addressed by the city and watching the council hgailagherHhometownlife.com [email protected] crisis, what would you do to believe as a council member, council are: meeting on television — I am Sue Mason maintain a budget surplus In we carefully examined the 1) The cleanup of Central their voice. Community Editor (734} 953-2112 . [email protected] Newsroom (734)953-2104 Fax (734)591-7279 Kangas: City needs 21st century plan Sports Nightline (734)953-2104 Circulation/Customer Service 1-866-88-PAPER (866-887-2737) Todd W. 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protects a budget surplus of more obvious the crime scene had WILD than $2 million. I have begun to - FROM PAGE At been altered. It's a Euau FROM PAGE Al compile and analyze five- and 10- • * "There were guys shot nine Peachy barbecued pork chops, sweet and sour meat­ year projections on city revenues * •'- of Chicago's north side and times with white shirts on balls, and mai tai punch are on the menu for a for a taste and as president in 2006. He also and expenses as well as health killed. Oswalt calls it "a sur­ and no. blood," he said. "One of Hawaii at the Friendship Center noon-3 p.m. Friday, has been involved with the Westland care costs so that we will be able gical assassination." guy was still wearing his - July 27. Guests will also enjoy the entertainment of Planning Commission, the Westland to budget accordingly as financial: "The book tells who did hat. The photographer said Michael Vegas & Friends amid Hawaiian decor. Tickets Community Foundation's board of decisions are being made. it, who was involved and they looked like jigsaw puz­ are $8 for members and $12 for non-members. For more directors, the Westland Lions Club, I'm currently seeking alternative ' how it happened," he said. zles when he first saw them. information, call (734) 722-7628. The Friendship Center Westland Rotary and the Westland natural gas and telephone service i "The story they tell isn't even The doctor said they should is at 1119 N. Newburgh south of Ford. Chamber of Commerce. providers to save taxpayers dollars. close." have cut in half, but were I look to craft a city-wide recycling Oswalt's originally idea the best looking victims he'd 3-on-3 are you the best mayoral effort that takes advantage of new - was to write about the mas­ seen." The Wayne-Westland Salvation Army Corps will hold candidate to lead the city of Westland revenue streams and ultimately sacre, but once they saw all Oswalt added that he its first annual Hoopin' for the Sal' 3-on-3 double-elimi­ forward? lowers our solid waste disposal .. „ the information he had gath­ talked to a lot of people in nation basketball tournament 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday- A: I believe my time as being costs. . ; ered, the two men decided researching the book. Saturday, Aug. 10-11, at Salvation Army parking lot, 2300 mayor and the time that I served they needed to write about Many wanted the story to Venoy south of Palmer in Westland. on the Westland City Council Q: What can be done to attract the events leading up to the come out, but a few weeks • The divisions are co-ed and include Open (adult ages has proven that I am strongly more home buyers and businesses massacre in order to under­ later were talking differ­ 18 and up)i Middle (15-17) and JV (12-14). The cost is $80 committed to taking care of the to Westland, considering Michigan's stand what happened and ently. per team. Registration starts at 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11. residents of Westland. economic climate? why. "One guy told me he got Awards included a 20-inch flat screen TVs to the Open I believe that it takes more A: Westland has begun to market Longnecker wanted to tell pressured from the govern­ Division winners; trophies and T-shirts to all other divi­ than one person to move our itself as an "all-American city" the story in chronological ment to not talk," Oswalt sions. city forward, so I have worked . and we are starting to stand out order as much as possible, said. "No one wanted to For more information, call Capt. Matt O'Neil at (734) bard to build strong working in this tough economic climate. but some events had their admit to what was going on. 722-3660. relationships with the council, our New business growth has resulted place in a certain chapter. These are not just our theo­ state legislators, leaders of our in more than 250 new jobs in "We had no idea we were ries, they're proven facts." surrounding communities, our Westland since January alone, and .. going to thoroughly write Even when the book was The Midwest Persian Tabby Fanciers and the Just Cat'n Wayne County officials, and in we are still opening new businesses ; about the massacre itself done, the two men had dif­ Around Cat Fanciers will hold a Cat Fanciers Associated- particular our business community. every month. untilnear the end when all ficulty finding a publisher. affiliated all breed cat show Saturday, Aug. 18, at These relationships are proving to I believe clean, safe the pieces fell in place," said One that turned them down the Wayne-Ford Civic League, 1645 N. Wayne Road, be beneficial as we work together to neighborhoods go a long way ! Longneeker who installed hinted that they could win Westland. The show will feature all breeds (long hair and move our city forward. towards attracting new homeowners flooring and started his own the Pulitzer Prize "because short hair) and household pets. Admission will be $5 for and convincing residents to stay.. lawn care and vending ser­ we're changing history," adults, $4 for senior citizens and $3 for children. More Q: Describe your style of leadership. I have made the cleanliness of our vices before taking on the Oswalt said. information is available by calling (248) 393-1986 or A: As mayor I try to lead by parks and our streets one of my top ; writing responsibilities. "There's so much history sending an e-mail to [email protected]. example. I believe that the mayor priorities as mayor. ; Oswalt uses words like "a in this book," he added. "It's should be the city's hardest working pack of lies and a cover-up" wonderful how this got Patriotic contest employee. Q: Cite three issues that would be top in referring to the govern­ done, it's awesome." VFW Post 3323 and its auxiliaries are sponsoring The mayor should be both priorities of your administration? ment's version of the events. Oswalt is already think­ the annual Voice of Democracy program for students in accessible and visible. I have worked A: Westland Central City Park: "While its focus was on Al ing about their next project, grades 9-12 and Patriot's Pen Essay contest for students hard to set a tone of professionalism One of my top priorities has been Capone, Oswalt believes the another book about orga­ in grades 6-8. The Ladies Auxiliary is sponsoring a and will continue to make the and will continue to be informing culprits were out-of-town- nized crime. For now, they're Patriotic Art Scholarship for students in grades 9-12. residents' concerns the priority of the residents of the situation ; ers, members of the Purple busy hawking The Chi-town The topic is "My Role in Honoring America's Veterans" my administration. concerning Central City Park. I'm ; Gang, who did the killing. • Slaughter. The book sells for the VOD contest, will the essay contest theme is "Why My background is one of business committed to protecting the city's The proof, he added, is that for $19.95 and is available I Am an American Patriot." Applications are available by and I learned that customer service investment in this park and will Capone went to prison for online through Amazon and calling Sandy Borioe at (734) 728-5791.The deadline for is the key to any successful business. work with state and county officials ; tax evasion, not murder. Barnes & Noble. the writing contests is Nov. 1 I will continue to strive to bring that to ensure its safe reopening as In researching the mas­ It also can be found on Also contact Borioe for the rules for the art scholarship commitment to the city as it relates swiftly as possible. sacre, Oswalt talked to the the Outskirts Press Web program. It's deadline is March 31. to working with the residents — our Addressing citizens' concerns: ; 90-year-old Chicago Times site — www.outskirt- customers. Every job funded by Westland ^ photographer who had pho­ s press, com/webpage .php/ Bible school taxpayers was created out of a need J tographed the scene only to ISBN=9781432700553. St. John's Episcopal Church will hold its vacation Bible Q: Given Michigan's economic crisis, by the residents, and we will not lose- have the film confiscated by "Everything is true," school, "Sonforce Kids," 9 a.m. to noon, Monday-Friday, what would you do to maintain a budget sight of that. ; police. Oswalt said. "We back up July 23-27, at the church, 555 S. Wayne Road, Westland. surplus in Westland and to protect city Fiscal responsibility: I will work < He also had a pathologist what we say. People come up The program is for children ages 4-14 and is free of services? hard to maintain a budget surplus i look at sanitized photos. with theories, we come up charge. Lunch will follow the program. For more infor­ A: My 2007-2008 budget is a while not affecting city services that; The doctor told him it was with the facts" mation or to register call (734) 721 5023 $60 million balanced budget that residents expect and deserve. ;

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Content includes bandage and splint­ Tuesday, July 24 ing, bleeding, burns, poison, shock, Diabetes Self-Management wounds, seizures, fractures, diabetes, Education (third of four classes) at stroke, heart attack and heat/cold 9:30 a.m. This comprehensive series is emergencies. This class is offered planned to help people Live Weil With at Garden City Hospital's Health & Diabetes. Participants learn self-care Education Center at 6701 Harrison, just skills of nutrition, exercise, medication north of Maplewood. There is a $40 fee. r PHOTOSBT' RILL BRESJ ER I S fF TL^RAFMEP management, monitoring of blood Participants will receive a three-year Imam Sheik Musa of the Muslim Unity Canter handles the ceremonial first dig for the expansion project at the Tawheed Center in Farmmgton Hills. sugar levels, foot and skin care, pre­ certification upon successful comple­ vention of problems and psychosocial tion. Call (734) 458-4330 for more , issues. The program is certified by the information or to register. Michigan Department of Community Wednesday, July 25 Health to assure quality and compli­ Eating Disorders Support Group ance with State and National Diabetes at 7 p.m. This support group is for Education Standards. Physician referral those individuals with anorexia, buli­ is required. There is a fee, but reim­ mia, and compulsive and binge eating bursement is available by Medicare, disorders. Both-males and females are The Tawheet: Center broke Medicaid and most commercial insur­ invited to attend. This meeting is held ground .Friday fnr an esti­ ance plans. Call (734) 458-3481 for mated SI. ^-million expansion more information or to register. in the Garden City Hospital Auditorium. of the main prayer hall in the Wednesday, July 25 Call (734) 458-4330 for more informa­ mosque at 29707'W. 10 Mile in tion. Fanning ton Hills. CPAP and BIPAP Mask Fitting Thursday, July 26 Asim Khan, chairman uf Clinic at 5 p.m. Attention, CPAP and Diabetes Self-Management the board of trustees, said the BIPAP users: Did you know that most Education (third of four classes) at prayer hah is the latest in sev­ insurances cover new supplies every . 6:30 p.m. This comprehensive series is eral phases of developing the year? Have you been wanting to try planned to help people Live Well With center. The first phase was a a new style of mask, but don't know Diabetes. Participants learn self-care new parking lot and a house for how to get one? Garden City Hospital's skills of nutrition, exercise, medication the Imam. Sleep Disorders Center can help. Visit management, monitoring of biood -The prayer hall will be the Sleep Disorders Center in Room sugar levels, foot and skin care, pre­ expanded from 1,700 square 329 atGarden City Hospital, 5-6 p.m. vention of problems and psychosocial fee to about 24,000 square any Wednesday for a free mask fitting issues. The program is certified by the feet. clinic. No appointment is needed. Call Michigan Department of Community (734) 458-3330 with any questions or 'Khan said the expansion Health to assure quality and compli* for more information. was necessary because of the ance with State and National Diabetes growth of the Muslim commu­ Diabetes "Summer School" at Education Standards. Physician referral nity. The center was opened in Architect's rendering of the expanded Tawheed Center in Farmington Hills. 6 p.m. During the summer months, is required. There is a fee, but reim­ i.993 with 25 families and now Garden City Hospital will be offering bursement is available by Medicare, serves about 250 families. mezzanine :"ur classes, a library, sion. He said they hope to unteer teacher for a religious its annual Diabetes Summer School as Medicaid and most commercial insure' Khan said that there are a conference room and new raise about. $^00,000 during school. an alternative to the Diabetes Support ance plans. Call (734) 458-3481 for about 'Jf>^ active members dining frhHhf'es. The Sirnn: Seu!'ember and October, which The recent brief ground­ Group. This group meets at Garden City more information or to register. , but that anyone can come in mosque has sep'irat/- /-raver is hob/ montit of Ramadan in breaking included a reading Hospital's Allan Breakie Medical Office Yoga (first of four classes) at 4 p.m. to pray and many Muslims area;- for men and wonien. the Islamic calendar. from the Koran, remarks by Building, Lower Level Classrooms, Learn how to relax, stretch and breathe who work in the area come in Khan said tutare olans "We will complete the buiid- Khan and the groundbreakinr 6-8 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of the while creating balance, strength and month during the summer months. In prav dii! inw weekdays and lUCi!!' iC ~' •. (J1, jit -<:> in. .•> v •,; ¢.:L i [';"• .;k,'> was ni;-dt' meet at Garden City Hospital's Cardiac ; Community Education Department The new hull will expand the raised a.h"tu •-."•':';. -uo • .;•.<, • ,d The .i'lio.-.'-jnt: ha? OJIC fi H lime by KhiflidZafar, president, of Rehab. 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i*m*mmmammmMmMmm*amMmmmmm Observer S Eccentric f Sunday, July 22,2007 www.hometownlife.com (*) A7 Penalty doesn't fit the crime 1 Intermediate school districts: in wrestling coach's suspension innovations past their prime o hear policymakers and school officials munity colleges — and other services could be ave Chiola looks at Casey Randolph The MHSAA not only frowns on, but prohibits, I talk, you might think that intermediate offered in inventive and more efficient ways. and one thought almost certainly runs participation by its student-athletes in national I school districts are creatures of a recent Still others argue that ISDs should be helping Pthrough his head: innovation, offering the promise of cost sav­ local districts collaborate. But ISDs appear to "There but for the grace of God go I." . tournaments, such as the McDonald's All- ings through shared services and improvement be woefully behind in helping local districts, for Chiola, the varsity wrestling coach who has Star basketball games. The penalty, as Gasey through collaborative effort. ISDs are, in fact, example, implement data systems to improve built a powerhouse program at Franklin High an education governance innovation of the early student performance, a practice that }jas been School in Livonia, calls the one-year suspen­ Randolph found out last month, is severe. 1960s, a model that should be replaced with employed for years by high-performing schools sion of Randolph, who has The idea is the MHSAA doesn't want its state pioneering reforms being imple­ around the country. Of the 30 ISDs that said ill built an equally powerful pro­ mented in other states. a Michigan Association of Intermediate School "&= gram at Canton High School, championship tournaments to be seen as Evolving from county super­ Administrators survey that they were develop­ X" >• "unfair," but said he was almost "qualifying" events for national tournaments. intendents instituted in the ing a "data warehouse," about 46 percent had in the same boat. 1860s and countywide school "partially" or "fully" implemented this. Of those, Randolph was suspended Some believe - as ludicrous as it sounds - that districts created in the late only three ISDs reported that data is "integral" by the Michigan High School demeans the state meets. 1940s, ISDs were intended to to improving schools in their districts. Tellingly, Athletic Association for one , assist local schools with audit­ a survey conducted in 1966 found that 46 per­ year after he coached one of his ing, provide access to special­ cent of ISDs were providing "data processing" seniors, the undefeated Corey , The 19-member council is made up of ath­ ized equipment, settle boundary services — exactly the same percentage as 2007r Brad Kadrich Phillips, in a national seniors letic directors, coaches and school administra­ Ryan S. Olson disputes, liaise with the state If Michiganians are satisfied with incremen­ tournament in Virginia Beach, tors from across the state. Heinzman said she education department and pro­ tal improvements, we could start reforming Va., last month. is hopeful the,punishment will be lessened due vide some specialized services, ISDs by adjusting current policies. For instance,: Ironically, Chiola had considered taking his to Randolph's impeccable history leading up to such as vocational-technical centers and special ISD board members would face greater own senior standout, Josh Billiau, who had last month's tournament. education support. accountability if they were directly elected by ' finished second in the state tournament, to the "It was Casey's first violation of any kind and Last year — some 45 years after their estab­ voters rather than appointed by local school seniors meet in Virginia. Turns out the meet he did not know all the rules about coaching lishment — ISDs had combined total budgets boards. Another reform would be to require took place on a bad weekend for both coach student-athletes at national tournaments," said of about $2.3 billion. They employed more ISDs to disclose more detailed financial data in and wrestler, or Chiola likely would be facing Heinzman. "Rules were broken and there will than 20,000 people statewide and maintained their annual reports, including information on the same predicament in which Randolph now be consequences. We just weren't expecting the a fleet of more than 700 motor vehicles ~- not how ISDs are spending property tax revenues finds himself. maximum penalty." including leases or buses. Revenues from the six for operations and capital projects. The whole situation is absurdly ridiculous, It's reasonable to expect both Randolph and possible local property taxes that the 57 ISDs A far more substantive reform would be for because there's only one group of people who Heinzman would have known the rule and fol­ can levy have increased every year, as have fed­ Michigan to join a cadre of states that provide get harmed here: The kids. lowed it, regardless how ridiculous and unfair eral monies in most years and — in some years specialized services by giving parents greater The MHSAA not only frowns on, but pro­ it is. These tournaments are a casting call for — state subsidies. options. Doing so would improve the quality of hibits, participation by its student-athletes in college-hopeful athletes. A far more substantive reform would be for services, save money and increase parental sat­ national tournaments, such as the McDonald's Coaches from colleges around the country Michigan to join a cadre of states that provide isfaction. All-Star basketball games. The penalty, as attend them, and athletes who might not oth­ specialized services by giving parents greater The McKay scholarship program in Florida, Randolph found out last month, is severe. erwise have gotten a look get a chance to get options. for instance, offers the opportunity for a special The idea is the MHSAA doesn't want its a scholarship. In some cases, it's the only look Despite significant enhancements to their education student to attend an independent state championship tournaments to be seen as these coaches get; according to Chiola, many more humble beginnings, ISDs appear to serve school on a scholarship that's worth significant­ "qualifying" events for national tournaments. of them don't attend the Michigan state meets the same general purposes as they did in the ly less than what public schools would spend for Some believe — as ludicrous as it sounds because they occur smack in the middle of the 1960s. Since then, however, technological the student. Nearly 18,000 special education — that demeans the state meets. college wrestling season. advances have improved accounting, reporting students voluntarily participate in the program;, That's silly; still, a rule's a rule, and "I think there are so few colleges that have and communication between a once-distant and, according to a 2003 survey, 93 percent of Randolph should have known better than to wrestling (programs) now, sometimes the only state education department and school districts parents whose children received scholarships . coach his wrestler in the tournament. Even chance these kids have of getting a scholarship from Marquette to Monroe. Such advances have were satisfied with the services their children he admits that. It's hard to believe a coach of is to go to senior nationals," Chiola said. "Once led to Web-based training and resource sharing. received. That number is more impressive when Randolph's caliber didn't know the rule, but we they're there, it's unfair to be there without a Cutting-edge schools run effective school-based " compared to the 33 percent of special education take him at his word. coach." — rather than regionally based — research- parents in Florida who were satisfied with spe­ "Would I have stepped on the mat down Randolph is a two-time Regional Coach of driven professional development programs that cial education services in public schools. ; there if I had known I was going to be sus­ the Year and his teams have earned Academic have contributed to some of the best student If policymakers and residents are truly inter- ] pended for one year? Absolutely not," .Randolph All-State honors twice. He's a coach trying to achievement results in the country. ested in improving public schools, we could told us. "This suspension is just short of ripping do it the right way. These innovations have not reduced ISDs' bring our education system into the 21st century my heart out." That doesn't give him the right to break the roles in Michigan. Rather, in the face of such by moving beyond psychedelic-era "innova­ Coaches at other schools, most notably rules, even one that clearly needs changing technological innovations, many politicians tions" and instituting policies that would save • Highland Park, where administrators have as badly as this one. It's perfectly reasonable want to expand ISDs, ironically with tasks that money and allow all parents — including those, ! threatened to sue to stop the suspensions, were to expect him to face a consequence for his ISDs were apparently intended to perform in who currently receive services from ISDs — to . handed the same penalty. Randolph, a physical actions. the first place, such as facilitating the sharing of choose a school based on their children's unique education teacher at Canton, will appeal the It just shouldn't hurt the kids. resources and services. needs. suspension at a hearing before the MHSAA's Some argue that ISDs fill a niche in the areas Representative Council on Aug. 13 in East Brad Kadrich is community editor of the Plymouth of special and vocational education services. Ryan S. Olson is director of education policy for the • -., - Lansing, according to Canton Athletic Director Observer. He can be reached via e-mail at bkadrich® However, many of these services are offered by Mackinac Center for Public Policy, a research and educa-,••' Sue Heinzman. hometowniife.com or by calling (734) 459-2700. other entities — such as local districts and com­ tional institute headquartered in Midland, Mich.

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BY TIM SMITH STAFF WRITER

For nearly a decade, coach Carlos Briggs hoisted Schoolcraft College's Pitch, Hit& Run ;; men's basketball program to the Garden City's Zach'-' heights. Vera-Burgos finished-( Now, the Livonia resident will have third out of four national a chance to help do the same as part finalists in the 13-14 age of the 'Titan fam­ division at the Pepsi Pitch, ily" at University of Hit & Run contest, held Detroit-Mercy. Briggs Jury 9 at AT&T Park in! last week was named San Francisco. ' an assistant coach Vera-Burgos, 14, also; to UDM head coach got to shag fly balls that Perry Watson; evening during the Home 'Tfeelprivjleged Run Derby portion of I and honored to be in Major League Baseballfe Briggs the Titan family," said All-Star Game festivities. Briggs, whose Ocelot He qualified for the | ' BILL BRESLER STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER teams compiled a record of 249-39 trip to Frisco when he f ' Former Canton football players Brian Rider (left) and Jake Powers are the brains behind Digital Wingman, a two-year-old company that during a nine-year run that ended in captured the Michigan { provides colleges and universities with a variety of marketing tools for their Web sites. 2006. "I'll still be in the Detroit area competition at Comerica > working under coach Watson, and that Park on June 9. j can do nothing but better myself as a coach. He (Watson) has always been a Pass, Punt & Kick-i/ teacher and. I thank God 111 have the The Livonia r*} opportunity to work for him." Department of Parks » At the same time, Watson is looking and Recreation will be * forward to getting to work with Briggs, hosting an NFL Pepsi "i - • who takes over the assistant's role from Punt, Pass & Kick corn! Former Canton football players score Bacari Alexander. petition on Wednesday* "I am very excited to add Carlos Aug. 29, at the Livonia * in the world of business to our staff," said Watson in a press soccer fields, which are* release. "He is experienced at the col­ located on Hubbard R<£ .. BY ED WRIGHT lege level and is a proven winner." between Farmington f STAFF WRITER One area where Briggs is certain to and Merriman roads. | help the Titans is in recruiting metro- Registration will begin at s Imost every successful entrepreneur's Detroit high school and junior college 4 pm; the actual event* path to riches can be traced back to a players. will commence at 4:301 i single site of inspiration. "I recruited guys from Detroit to go p.m. :|." For Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, to Schoolcraft," said Briggs, who had Kids between the ages it was the middle school classroom that 45 of his Schoolcraft players move up of 8 and 15 are eligible to stored the first computer he ever set his to Division 1 colleges since the late- compete in the PP&K, \ eyes on. 1990s, including former Titans Torvoris which allows youngsters For Nike CEO Phil Knight, it was the Baker and Rulon Harris. "I'll help him to showcase their footbiO] quarter-mile oval track at the University (Watson) with recruiting." talents in punting, passing of Oregon, where he tested his soon-to- and kicking with scores be-popular running shoes. Pictured is a ' PLENTY OF PASSION based on distance and t - For Jake Powers and Brian Rider, three-dimensional The next cycle of recruiting - which accuracy. Age classifica;' it's the practice football field located model of a dorm room begins this week - will give Briggs a tion is as of Dec. 31 ofthi s that was created by Digital year. No football shoes, * cleats or turf shoes are * Please see BUSINESS, 82 Wingman for a university's Please see BRIGGS, B3 Web site. allowed. \ The top finishers fror|i. ^S^^i^^CTI^^^^If^^^^^^^^^^^^^^pp^^^^^S^^if^^^^^^l^^^^PP^: each of eight age groups ; at the local competition^ will advance to a sectio4al competition. \ making strides ' Call (734) 466-2410. j Gaelic football The Detroit Wolfetones will host the Pittsburgh! tough defeat ! Celtics in a Gaelic foot- ball game this after- *- BY TIM SMITH (Catholic Central) struck out the first bat­ noon at 2:30 p.m. at I STAFF WRITER ter, but fired a wild pitch on strike three Flodin Park in Canton.' enabling JameySackett to reach base. The Wolfetones' roste^ When the Redford Rebels' debut season That set the ugly tone, with Ely walking includes residents of ; • began in early June, team manager Bruce four batters and giving up three hits in the several Observerland <[ Corner wondered whether a collection inning. Aaron Ball knocked in ihe first two communities, including of players from schools such as Redford with a single and James Englehart (2-for- Plymouth, Canton and ^ Thurston, Redford Union, Livonia 4) followed with a two-run triple to the gap Livonia. ^ Franklin and others could mesh into a in right-center. Gaelic football is acros| competitive unit "The Red Sox play aggressive baseball," between soccer, basket-^ | With time nmning out on the 16-Under said Corner afterward. "We had some ball and rugby. * f travel squad's first year, games such as sloppy play and got behind early." BILL BRESLER I STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Flodin Park is located >) Wednesday's 11-5 loss to the Beverly But Redford showed some mettle with a on Saltz Road between«:; Hills-based Michigan Red Sox might indi­ three-run bottom of the first, quickly put­ Youngsters complete a dribbling drill during Wednesday's portion of the Detroit Ignition summer Morton Taylor and LJ|j|jq cate Corner hasrft gotten the answer he ting a dent into the deficit. soccer camp at Independence Park in Canton Township. roads. ' -*?Jr -1 wanted. Ely (l-for-3, two runs, two RBI) helped But he insisted that there has been plen­ his cause with a two-run single and Smith Pride softball ;;J ty of progress, in spite of a 6-14 record that (l-for-2, one run, one RBI) followed with a Three Plymouth- ;yi begs for improved consistency in all phases sacrifice fly to left to make it 5-3. Kids get a kick out of Ignition camp Canton Pride fastpitch of the game. Abases-loaded walk issued to Ball softball teams — 10U, I, "WeVe become a team," said Corner tacked on a run for the Red Sox in the sec­ BY ED WRIGHT 120andl4U-willbe; ' following the Midwest Alliance Travel ond and another came in an inning later STAFF WRITER . 'It's more of a grass-roots type camp than competing in the USSSA Baseball League game at Capitol Park in on a single by Sackett (2-for-3, two runs). anything. We work on a lot of basic and World Series at Disney's ; Redford Township. "When we started out It was an 8-3 game in the bottom of the How often'do young soccer players Wide World of Sports in we had guys from different schools and the third when a two-out error kept the Rebels' get an opportunity to learn the fun­ technical skills like dribbling, passing and Orlando, Fla. from July; coaches had to figure out where to put the inning alive. Smith singled and A J. Ewart damentals of the game while rubbing receiving, and we mix in a lot of fun games 23-29. ':; • • pieces to the puzzle. It took some time, but (Catholic Central) plated both with a shoulders (and shin guards) with some The teams are coached this team has jelled." double to center. of the most talented professional play­ for the kids. We also have World Cup-type by Mike Burnard (141¾ '* Leading the way are several varsity play­ Two errors cost Redford an unearned ers in the world? scrimmages at the end of the week/ Mike Gerou(12U) and/ ' ers from Thurston - Ryan Smith, Brian run in the fourth, however, making it 9-5, More frequently than you might MASK PUUSIC, Ignition head coach DaveSenkbeil(10U). Corner, Jeremy Wafer - and RU varsity and Daniel DuComb (2-for-4, two RBI) think thanks to a series of clinics Visit www.USSSAcbm, player Bobby Ray. Franklin players on the keyed Michigan's two-run sixth with a orchestrated by the Detroit Ignition is to improve the young players' skills team include Tyler Barnes, Mark McRobb run-scoring triple that sailed over the left- Major Indoor Soccer League franchise. and to expand the sport of soccer in Kris Perani Cup '\ and Travis Docusen. Meanwhile, Novi- fielder's head. The latest — and largest — clinic the community," said Ignition General The 1st Annual Kris- Detroit Catholic Central and Dearborn "We shut them down a couple times, unfolded last week at Independence Manager Greg Bibb, whose team Perani Cup, a 3-on-3 ^ ; Divine Child each have two players on the but we couldn't get our bats going," said Park in Canton Township, where close advanced all the way to the MISL's hockey tournament to J | active roster.The Rebels haven't been able Corner, about how his squad couldn't to 200 ready-to-learn youngsters - championship garne in its inaugural ,.. provide financial assist to deal with the loss of several opening-day mount much of an attack in the later exchanged passes, conversations and season; "We had close to 200 kids here tance for needy hockey players, but have come out and competed innings against Red Sox relievers Donald high fives with several Ignition stars, this week, so it was definitely a good players, is Aug. 17-19 at to the coaching staffs liking. This weekend Clark, Ball and Englehart. including Ryan Mack, Droo Callahan week. The facilities in Canton are first Suburban Ice in Lansing. • comes yet another test when the team par­ The only Redford hits over the final and Worteh Sampson. rate and we had a good turnout from The tourney is for mites) ticipates at the CABA World Series in St four frames were a triple in the fourth by Before the waning days of summer our players and coaches." squirts and pee wees \ '. Clair Shores. Joe McCulloch (Divine Child) and a fifth- approach, the Ignition will have staged Members of the Ignition staff keep only. Call John Wainio t ; Against the Red Sox (3-3), a five-run inning single by Ray. close to 20 camps and clinics through­ the camp hopping by mixing in a (810-845-5076) or Stev| * top ofth e first put the home team in an out the state. Krueger (810-287-440t)} inescapable hole. 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(Tim) Baechler's voice in the; BUSINESS back of my head sometimes"? FROM PAGE B1 One bad inning Wednesday two RBI), Aaron Powell (2- motivating me to keep going at Ford Field in Livonia was all for-4, one RBI, two runs) and and to try to do better," he it took to knock the Michigan Sam Palace (2-for-3, two RBI) just outside Canton High said. "The No. 1 thing our Rams off the winning track. paced the 11-hit attack. School's Phase III building. coaches at Canton stressed A six-run third by The Bulls Powers and Rider aren't was the importance of hav­ turned a scoreless Livonia Tourney nears yet in Gates' and Knight's ing good character, and Collegiate Baseball League Earning the win for the Bulls tax bracket, but they're it's paying off for Jake and game into a rout, with the ¢18-8-2) was Bryan Weeks heading in the right direc­ I now, as well as for a lot Rams falling 9-1 to drop to 15- while Justin Collop took the tion thanks in large part to of our former teammates. 13-2 on the season. loss for the Rams. the principles they learned They taught us things that ,- In the third, the Bulls par­ Pending season-concluding while playing high school not only applied to winning f layed seven hits into their big league games Friday against football from 2002-05. games on the football field, - ; rally and they tacked on anoth­ the Bulls and Sunday against The duo, who are both but things that apply to suc­ er run in the fourth and two in the Cubs, the Rams will get just weeks away from start­ ceeding in life." the fifth to go up 9-0. ready for the AAABA Regional ing their junior year of Rider first pursued his The Rams - who only man­ Tournament in Zanesville, college, are the "Chief" dream of owning his own ;' aged a single by Ryan Shay Ohio (which begins Aug. 7). operating officers of Digital company during his fresh­ - scored in the sixth, with Max Before leaving for the tour­ Wingman, a two-year-old man year at Grand Valley ', Kelmigian knocking in Frank nament, however, the Rams company that provides col­ State University. Pershichino, who walked. will take part in an exhibition leges and universities across The computer science For the victors, Josh Ivan 6 p.m. Tuesday at Madonna the country with a series major measured several went 2-for-4 with three RBI University against the Metro of marketing tools for their dorm rooms on the school's - while Kyle Rhoad (2-for-4, Tigers of Pontiac. Web sites, most notably campus, then created threes? three-dimensional models of dimensional models of the •?> dorm rooms and off-campus rooms with a variety of apartments. furnishing options by using Of* tenargv a computer modeling pro- ;., ,s f Growing list of clients •" "' Mr^CK^B'KXW gram. "v CONCKR7 rait - Ten schools — includ­ ; ing Central Michigan A company is born : c3£ University, Eastern He then presented his idea Michigan University and to the head of the GVSU the University of Georgia admissions office and his \,r A* — have already signed first client was in the books ^ £ BILL BRESLERI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER VULE*- Jl'LY contracts with Digital — or the end zone. Detroit Ignition player Ryan Mack runs kids through a drill during Wingman, and several more "It was a lot like putting .:. • c t - ,' are on the verge of becoming uvsaSTV? Wednesday's camp. hours upon hours of practice ; customers. in, then getting the big win -~. ; mmmritam'imim Powers and Rider credit on Friday night," Rider said „.' BLUESTRAVELEHG *- i | it\ much of their company's of his company's first sue- V wsg TRSPPER f i, i MEABflWBHOQS: MHKCfESTl CAMP early growth to the charac­ cess story. .. ter-building skills that they WEDNESDAY FROM PAGE B1 Powers jumped on board K0HN, EVANESCENCE U acquired during the often- early this year and serves as. • '& MORE-JWM&r WW • rigorous Canton high school the company's primary sales,'. era $mw MUSIC THJJ««E blend of drills, skills competitions and scrimmages. Hf-5L5VE'O "MtfP/W "It's more of a grass-roots type camp than anything," football practices they and marketing person while \-. ?803tf DISCOVERY KIDS AUGUST said Ignition head coach Mark Pulisic. "We work on a lot endured for four consecutive Rider handles the technical" , MEAD6W 6H0OK MBSKFESTI .. * v.. of basic and technical skills like dribbling, passing and autumns. end of the operation. TW8SDAY JNCUB0SK*7^ffW receiving, and we mix in a lot of fun games for the kids. "The discipline, commit­ "All five, of my roommates • wsg $M(m DAWES * l.'..» < • (J We also have World Cup-type scrimmages at the end of ment and character that we at Brown are from five dif- ,. , BTEEPSfiGYHDSltTHEATBE the week. developed from playing high ferent states, so I asked '. "Part of the Ignition's overall plan is to have the play­ school football have helped them to visit colleges near '• us a lot when it comes to their hometowns this sum- „ GTE ENEftGY MUSIC THEATRE 'J ers get out into the community as much as possible, and there's no better way to do that than these camps. It running a business," said mer," he said. .' Powers, who is half-way MEAD0WSR00K MHSJCFESft gives the players a chance to interact with the kids and "Some of them even did then when the season starts, the kids will come to the toward earning a degree in some measuring for us. And. ; Commerce Organizations i *7£ games, point out to the field and say,. 'Hey, I know him."' Brian has five guys at Grand! wsgCOiEDEGGS&TH The camp concluded Friday with an awards ceremony and Entrepreneurships Valley that are helping with / ' im ENERGY MBSICTHBCFRI and cookout. at Brown University in the modeling." DETROIT SYMPHONY* a love iv Several parents seized the opportunity to take photos Providence, RI. Wmzmk-AHBeett Giving back MEADOW BROOK MUSIC FE3T lite! of their kids with Ignition players. "After a long day of class­ And judging by the broad smiles,,the players had as es, football practice (Powers Like Gates and Knight, QUELLE TWE && ""™ much fun as the kids. is a linebacker on the Brown Rider and Powers are show- . t- football team) and studying, ing they have a charitable FOR A COMPLETE SCHEDULE VISIT PML^CENET COM [email protected] | (734) 953-2108 I'm up pretty late working side. TICKETS AT THE PALACE AND DTE ENERGY MUSIC THEATRE on proposals to present to "Brian has hooked us up BOX OFFICES AND tiaetmaster LOCATIONS. CALL 248-645-6666. colleges for our company. with a non-profit in Grand When it's 3 a.m. and I'm Rapids that we're going to doing this stuff, it's a lot work with," said Powers. like finishing that last con­ "Our ultimate mission is not ditioning run in practice. just to make money for our­ There are a lot of parallels selves, but to give back to to what we're doing now and the community, too." 1^ playing football." That sounds like a game plan the ex-Chiefs' coaches Motivational words would applaud. We'll- teach you how! Rider, whose stellar grid­ For more information on iron career ended following Digital Wingman, visit the his final high school game, company's Web site at www. ; agreed with his former fel­ DigitalWingman.com. low tight end and current business partner. [email protected] .': "I can still hear coach (734)953-2108

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BYDANSTICKRADT er division," said Bucks second-year head coach nitely, have been their best lately," added course of the match. . STAFF WRITER Dan Fitzgerald. "This was one of our goals. Fitzgerald. "Kenny scored two last night, too Fitzgerald said that some starters will rest It's nice to get it this year.- We were second to — he's on fire. He only played 50 minutes and plenty of reserves will see action during, The second goal has been achieved. Now its Chicago last year." (Wednesday) night and 60 minutes against the Bucks' final weekend of the regular sea­>\ '.rr time to run to another. Michigan ¢11-3-3,10-1-3), which had to win West Michigan, and he's scored five in those son, which included a contest late Friday night" * The Michigan Bucks put the finishing its final four regular season matches last July games. Jafta has done a great job getting our against the Toronto Lynx. • [,^ touches on their first Premier Developmental just to grab a postseason bid, led 3-0 at the forwards the ball." The Bucks will wrap up the regular season ^"* League Great Lakes Division title in three half, thanks to the offensive tear by Kenny All three first half goals were scored between Sunday with a i; p.m. game in Columbus, Ohio,;" years Wednesday night, topping the host Fort Uzoigwe. The speedy forward, who notched the 27th and 42nd minute when the Bucks against Fort Wayne. \t; Wayne Fever, 4-1. three goals and two assists in the Bucks' previ­ were dominating the Fever defense, with "Sunday at Crew Stadium, we'll probably , ; The Bucks, who won the PDL national ous gamed was named PDL National Player of Uzoigwe scored twice and Jafta the other. play our first-team for first half, get them championship last August despite being the the Week, torched the nets for two more tallies Following the halftime substitutions of out of their and get some other guys in their. . ^ 11th seed in the 16-team national tournament, and set up another to give him a team-leading Uzoigwe, Jafta and others, the Bucks contin­ We don't want to get anybody hurt," said ';' clinched their 11th postseason berth in 12 sea­ 15 goals on the season. ued to pound the Ft. Wayne defense, but could Fitzgerald. "Chicago has already qualified, so ; son last weekend after they trounced the West Uzoigwe is ranked second in the national not put another goal past Fever goalkeeper their won't be any changes in our division. It's Michigan Edge, 7-1. in goal in the 64-teani league and first in the Zach Gibbons until Xavier Bale curled in a free over. There are five or so other teams fighting '{~ "We haven't won the division since 2004, and seven-team Great Lakes Division. kick from 34 yards out in the 85th minute. for other spots in the other divisions. We'll try that's when (the) Chicago (Fire) were in anoth­ "Kenny and (midfielder Nate) Jafta defi­ Gibbons faced 26 Bucks shots during the to get ready for the playoffs." --M let on the fcall. BRI6GS Read todays coverage! FROM PAGE B1 chance to check out players from all over southeastern Michigan, hopefully finding sleepers in the process. "We're going to look at every school." ' Meanwhile, Briggs said he is anxious to team up with the veteran Watson and, help the Titans bounce back from an 11-19 record in 2006-07 JULY 30-AUG. 3 CAMPS "Perry still has a lot of fire in him," said • Briggs, an all-conference selection at Baylor 5 - * j • IT' University and fourth-round draft pick * 1 of the San Antonio Spurs of the National ••*•• •..£ •* m Basketball Association in 1986. "His big Ages: 5-12 thing is passion for basketball and passion Full-day (9am-4pm): $199 .1 for kids. He has a lot of passion." 11 fi Half-day (9am-12pm or 1-4 pm): $110 He'll also soak in the knowledge at ft Calihan Hall. "My biggest thing is, I'm going LACROSSE CAMP to get in there and learn as much about bas­ ketball as I can," Briggs added. Ages: 5-12 Watson's new assistant already is very Half-day (9am-l 2pm): $110 well-schooled about the sport, however. After ending his pro career (he played in the CBA and World Basketball League) Ages: 4-8 (half), Ages: 8-14 (full) Briggs enjoyed plenty of success on the sidelines at Schoolcraft, where he had also Heat wave Half-day (9am~l 2pm): $110 Full-day (9am~4pm); $199 played basketball and graduated before The Garden City Heat, a 12-3nd-urider girls fastpitch softball team, finished second with a 4-1 moving on to Baylor, record in the Riverview Summer Festival (June 29-July 1), losing 7-6 in the finals to the Allen Park Former Schoolcraft athletic director Ed Jags. The Heat added a 2-2 record at the USSSA Open state tournament last weekend. Members Just added! SOCCER CAMP Kavanaugh hired him to coach the Ocelots of the Heat include Samantha Bellovary, Casey Bias, Heather Chiti/Dominique Emery, Katie Englen, August 13-17 for Ages: 5-12 before the 1997-98 season and that move Casandra Ford, Gabria! Joseph, Jackie LaGraff, Ashley Lynn, Julian Potvin, Kelsey Susalla, Shannon Half-day (9am- 12pm): $110 paid dividends with Briggs-winning district, Watson and Hiliarie Werda. regional and conference coach-of-the-year honors on three occasions. His best season at the helm was 2000-01, when the Ocelots won 35 games in a row (finishing 36-1) and making it to the Final Four in the National Junior College Athletic Association postseason tournament. "Without them, I wouldn't have the chance I have now," said Briggs, thanking Kavanaugh and others eu Schoolcraft foi helping spark his college coaching career "Life is about opportunities, and taking advantage of them."

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SPORTS SHORTS O&E Golf Open tion basketball tournament will $60 to $90. All classes include a for spring or summer clinics at ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSAL The men's and women's be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday- free T-shirt. HVS or $10 for anyone else. CITY OF LIVONIA • Observer & Eccentric Open will Saturday, Aug. 10-11 at Salvation Schedules and fees are available 33000 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE -be Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 11-12, on www.hvsports.com. Celebrate Life 5K Army parking lot, 2300 Venoy, LIVONIA, MICHIGAN 48154 : at Whispering Willows and Fox Westiand. The cost is $80 per The available clinics include The first annual Celebrate Life ;Creek golf courses. team. Registration starts at 5 p.m. "Future Stars" ¢2- and 3-year- St. Mary Mercy Hospital 5K run- Sealed proposals will be received by the City of Livonia, Michigan , The men's 36-hole medal play is .Friday Aug. 11. olds), "Small Stars" (3-4), "Kicks walk for cancer will be Saturday, as owner, until 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, August 7, 2007 at the City 18 holes Saturday at Whispering Divisions for co-ed include With Kids" (4-5 and 6-7), a Skill Sept. 15 at the St. Mary Mercy Clerk's Office at the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Willows and 18 holes Sunday at Open (adult ages 18 and up), Acceleration Camp (8-9 and 10- Hospital Grounds in Livonia. Livonia, Michigan, at which time said proposals will be opened and Fox Creek. Middle (15-17) and JV (12-14). 12), "Beginning Boaters" (8-11) and Early registration (on or before publicly read. ; 'Maximum handicap is 20 and Awards included a 20-inch flat a women's clinic for adults. Sept. 7) is $20 (includes T-shirt). IDYL WYLD GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE you must have a current USGA screen TVs to the Open Division Call (734) HV-SPORT. Registration (after Sept 7 or rade RENOVATION PROJECT HVS will also offer skill devel­ day) is $25. Awards will go to the index to participate. The women's winners; trophies and T-shirts to A Pre-Bid Conference will be held at the project site, Idyl '. l&rhole medal play is Saturday, all other divisions. For more infor­ opment classes with Detroit top three male and female finish­ Wyld Golf Course Clubhouse , 35780 Five Mile Road, ; Aug. 11 at Whispering Willows. mation, ask for Captain Matt at Ignition players from 6:30-7:30 ers in each age group. Livonia, MI 48154 on Tuesday, July 31,2007 at 10:00 AM. The fee is $50. (734)722-3660. p.m. Thursdays. The cost is $5 for Call (734) 655-1402; or visit Entries close at 6 p.m. Saturday, those who are already registered www.stmarymercy.org. Proposals must be submitted on forms furnished by the Director of Aug. 4. Call (248) 476-4493. Baseball lessons Finance of the City of Livonia. Instructions to Bidders arid Specifications for items required may be obtained at the Office of The Bernie Carbo Pro Secrets the Director of Finance, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Motor City Jr. Golf Baseball Academy will be staging CITY OF LIVONIA : Michigan. All proposals shall be sealed in opaque envelopes, ;'.,the Motor City Junior Golf individual, small group and team DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS plainly marked with the name of the material bid upon, name of Championship for ages 12-17 is skill sessions in power pitching, PUBLIC SERVICE DIVISION bidder, and shall be addressed to the City Clerk, City of Livonia, scheduled for Wednesday, July hitting and fielding. 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan 48154. 25 at Whispering Willows Golf . Marketing showcase sessions ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Course in Livonia. for high school players are avail­ The City of Livonia reserves the right to reject or accept any or all FOR proposals in whole or in part and waive any irregularities therein. • ] The 18-hole event is sponsored able. CITY HALL GARAGE ROOF REPLACEMENT by Caddy Shack and Top Flite Former Phillies minor league Jack Engebretson 0c3f. Ail-Star Mark Rutherford will be Mayor '.' -Included in the $49 entry fee is the featured instructor. Sealed proposals will be received by the City of Livonia, Michigan, City of Livonia as owner, until 2:00 p.m. on, TUESDAY. AUGUST 14. 2007. at the Publish: July 22, 2007 ;pne practice round (prior to the For more information, call (734) OE08S43B36-2.4.5 Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan event), one bucket of driving range 421-4928. 48154, at which time said proposals will be opened and publicly balls (the day of the event)* lunch read. picket and gift pace. * High Velocity soccer ;;:Call (248) 476-4493. High Velocity Sports in Canton The City of Livonia seeks proposals for the following: CITY OF LIVONIA will be offering summer soccer LIVONIA HOUSING COMMISSION 3:bn-3 hoops clinics through August. ROOF RESTORATION OF THE EXISTING BUILT-UP ROOFING SYSTEM ON THE TWO ROOFS OF THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID ;i -?The first annual Hoopin' for The cost and day of the week UNDERGROUND PARKING GARAGE LOCATED AT the Sal' 3-on-3 double-elimina­ for each class varies per class from THE LIVONIA CITY HALL ADMINISTRATION Sealed proposals will be received by the City of Livonia-Housing COMPLEX, DIRECTLY WEST OF THE PRIMARY Commission, Michigan as Owners, until the hour of 2:00 p.m. (Local •*- OFFICE BUILDING STRUCTURE. THERE ARE TWO Time) on Thursday, August 9, 2007, at the offices of Silver Village, ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSAL AREAS OF FLAT ROOF, EACH WITH 33780 Lyndon Avenue, Livonia, MI 48154, at which time said CITY OF LIVONIA APPROXIMATELY 4000 SQUARE FEET. proposals will be opened and publicly read. 33000 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE SCOPE OF WORK A mandatory pre-bid inspection meeting to explain the project and LIVONIA, MICHIGAN 48154 Removal of existing vinyl kitchen flooring, install new vinyl kitchen answer any quest}iQins,w.il.l.,be held at the job site (City Hall Garage) located at 33000. Civic Center Drive, on Friday. July, 27. 2007. at flooring and cove base and install vinyl flooring in apartment foyer ^ Sealed proposals will be received by the City of Livonia, Michigan 1Q;00 a.m. entrance in 108 residential apartments at the Silver Village ~!>s owner, until 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, August 15, 2007 at the City housing community. The project is to be funded by the 2006-2007 •Clerk's Office at the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Each proposal shall be accompanied by a certified check in the Silver Village operating budget. •.: Livonia, Michigan, at which time said proposals will be opened and .^ publicly read. amount of five percent (5%) of the proposal, payable to the City of CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS Livonia, as security for the acceptance of the contract. A Bid Bond Specifications and bidding documents will be available beginning. TREE PLANTING AT FOX CREEK GOLF COURSE in the Michigan standard form issued by an approved surety Monday, July 23, 2007 at the Silver Village administrative offices, company may be furnished in lieu of a certified check.' 33780 Lyndon, Livonia, MI 48154. All proposals are to be submitted A Pre-Bid Conference will be held at the project site, Fox on the forms furnished by the Director of Housing which are Creek Golf Course, 36000 Seven Mile Road, Livonia, MI Proposals, contract forms and specifications under which the work included in the Project Manual. .-48152 on Wednesday, August 1, 2007 at 10:00 AM. will be done may be obtained without charge at the office of the Department of Public Works, 12973 Farmington Road, Livonia, All proposals shall be sealed in opaque envelopes, plainly marked .Proposals must be submitted on forms furnished by the Director of Michigan 48150. Contract forms will also be available at the pre- with the name of the material bid upon, name of bidder, and shall Finance of the City of Livonia. Instructions to Bidders and bid meeting. be addressed to James M. Inglis, Housing Director, City of Livonia, Specifications for items required may be obtained at the Office of 33780 Lyndon Avenue, Livonia, Michigan 48154. Bids must be on '.the Director of Finance, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, the form provided in the project manual accompanied by a non- ^-Michigan. AH proposals shall be sealed in opaque envelopes, No bidder may withdraw his proposal within sixty (60) days after collusive affidavit. Additional bid requirements are outlined in the . plainly marked with the name of the material bid upon, name of the date set for the opening thereof. All work must be completed Project Manual. /bidder, and shall be addressed to the City Clerk, City of Livonia, within forty-five (45) days after execution of the contract. The City . 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan 48154. reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive The City of Livonia-Housing Commission reserves the right to irregularities in bids. reject any or all bids, to award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and to waive any informalities in the bids The City of Livonia reserves the right to reject or accept any or all' ADDRESS ALL BIDS TO THE CITY CLERK IN A SEALED received. No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days proposals in whole or in part and waive any irregularities therein. ENVELOPE WHICH CLEARLY STATES THE NATURE OF THE subsequent to the opening ,of the bids without the consent of the BID. Housing Commission. Jack Engebretson Patrick A. Hogan Director of Public Works JAMES M*. INGLIS, Housing Director Mayor JACK ENGEBRETSON, Mayor City of Livonia Jack Engebretson CITY OF LIVONIA Mavor Publish: July 22, 2007 OE08S43&0S - 2*5.6 OE03543B39 - 2.4 5 Publish: July 22, 2007 OE0854363? - 2x6.5 Publish: July 19, 2007

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My best friend is telling my boyfriend that I'm flirting with other guys. What should I do? Super Social in Garden City v --- -a. if I'm assuming your boyfriend is upset about what your friend is telling him and you're concerned that it's affecting your relationship with him. The most important question here is: Are you flirting with other guys? If you don't feel that you are flirting, ask your friend why she thinks you are. Sometimes we aren't aware of how our actions and words are perceived by others. You might mean to come across as friendly and social, but others might be thinking you have other motives in mind. Ask your friend to give specific examples of times when she's thought you've crossed the line between friendly and flirtatious. This way, you can think about what your Monica Fulton intentions were and compare that to what othdf people thought your intentions were. Then, you need to tell your friend that you do not have plans to cheat on your boyfriend and ask her to stop telling him that you're flirting with other guys. Ask her, instead, to tell you when she thinks you're flirting so you can take steps to curb your over-friendly nature. You certainly don't want the wrong person getting the wrong idea!

j have a friend that got caught smoking marijuana. Sometimes he tells me that he has urges to do it again. What should I tell him to do? PHOTO B' Looking for Answers in Garden City Tell your friend to get help — immediately! When teens This is Naomi Junction on Larry Wright's Beaver Valley and Pennsylvania Railroad, which runs in his Canton basement. use drugs, they can become addicted in a much shorter time period than adults who begin using as adults. This is because your brains aren't fully developed yet and all the BY HUGH GALLAGHER necessary connections haven't been formed yet. When teens Local Scouts, longtime STAFF WRITER use drugs, they interrupt their brain's development and may actually stop certain connections from ever being made! Tell f hen model railroading your friend to talk to his parents, a member of the clergy, a enthusiasts gather this school counselor, or other trusted adult — right away! Ifyou r week for the National friend is experiencing urges he can't control, even after being their model railroads Model Railroaders Association caught using, he may be in the early stages of addiction. Even Convention and the National if it hasn't gotten this far, it's important for him to reach out Train Show at Cobo Center, to positive adults and drug-free friends in his life to help they'll have a chance to check him make choices that don't involve marijuana use. As his out a train layout that has been friend, offer to be with him when he talks to his parents; in the making through sev­ encourage him to tell them that he needs help to avoid eral generations of Livonia Boy drug use. There are a number of substance abuse treatment Scouts. programs for teens in the area; his parents can find out what type of treatment is covered by their health insurance by Boy Scout Troop 875 from St. contacting the number on the back of their health insurance Paul Presbyterian Church will card. If your friend's parents don't have health insurance; be the only youth group in the your friend can contact Southeast Michigan Community annual "world's largest model train show." Alliance (SEMCA) at (800) 686-6543 for assistance with PJOTOBITUIHGMJLT substance abuse treatment. "This project actually started in1990," Scoutmaster Charlie Scoutmaster Charles Schlaepfer works with, left to right, Garrett Gault Schlaepfer said. "We built the and Shane Stillwell preparing track for the layout Boy Scout Troop 875 will How do people deal with all the pressure put on them daily? The first eight table sections at present at the National Train Show Friday-Sunday. pressure to excel. The pressure to look good all the time. The D~Bar-A summer ranch. We turned one of our cabins into a pressure to be thin. The pressure to be pretty. The pressure feet and include a 54,000- NATIONAL TRAIN SHOW to always be good. There is too much pressure and not enough sawmill for a week," square-foot section devoted to downtime! When: Friday, July 27, to Sunday, • Over the years, four groups 22 simultaneously operating : Pressured in Garden City of Scouts have participated model train displays. The show July 29 << You said it! There is definitely not enough "downtime" in making model train cars, will also feature collectors, Where: Cobo Conference/ x- in our society today. But, it's up to each one of us to change buildings and scenic designs. vendors and manufacturers Exhibition Center, Detroit that for ourselves. We can make the choice to slow down, They've taken their creation to exhibits. Times: Noon to 6 p.m. Friday, take a deep breath, and notice the world around us. We can local train shows and shared At each National Train Show, july27;10a.m.too\p,m. make the choice to settle down with a good book instead their layout with seniors at the the Incredible Lego MiniLand Saturday, July 28; 10 a.m. to 6 of signing up for another activity. It's hard to say "no" to Livonia Senior Center. But the features a city layout made of friends, sports, social activities, etc. But, sometimes, we need National Train Show is their more than 2 million Legos fea­ p.m. Sunday, July 29 to just BE! No phones, no texting, no MySpace, no e:mail. biggest venue yet. turing landmarks of the host Admission: Adults $10; seniors Just BE! The National Train Show city. This year it includes old (65 and over) $9; two-day tickets Can you do that? It's a challenge for most of us. But, taking travels to a different city and Tiger Stadium, the David Stott $18; children (6-12) $5; children one small step in that direction can help slow your pace a The European Train Enthusiasts mooei state each year. The show at under 6 free little. Now, to address another part of your question, it's European railroads, trains and landscapes. Cobo will cover 188,000 square ' Please see TRAINS, C2 obvious you're feeling a bit overwhelmed (to say the least!). I encourage you to really analyze all those things you listed that you feel pressure about. Who says you need to excel? Who says you need to "look good," and what does that mean, anyway? What does "thin" mean and who says you have to be it? Same thing goes for being "pretty." Many times, we put too much pressure on ourselves. It might come from a need to be accepted by our friends and loved by our parents but... our parents love us unconditionally and if our friends are really our friends, - v they will accept us no matter what! Stop trying to be 5Y JULIE BROWN taken to St. Aloysius Catholic Church in perfect — it is impossible to achieve. My idea of perfection STAFF WRITER Detroit for needy people. "They also can is different from your idea of perfection, which is different give those people some produce," said than your best friend's idea of perfection, etc., etc., etc. Give The Bible talks about feeding the hun­ Gerlach, whose family owns Garden City it up! Instead, focus more on doing what you know is right gry, and local Christians have heeded Cake Shoppe and Ideal Cakes in Canton. ... breathe... and stop to smell the roses every once and a that call. About eight Resurrection members keep fc1- while! Using relaxation techniques like yoga, deep breathing, Local churches are among those up the garden. and visualization can help you deal with the pressure of our who've planted vegetable gardens to help A few years back, Gerlach overheard a ,(*! ">-B modern-day society. I encourage you to search the library,. feed the needy. Resurrection Catholic church deacon talk about such a garden. Internet or bookstore for more information on these topics. Parish on Warren in Canton has been "I'm a master gardener and I thought, doing its vegetable garden for several 'Great, this is right up my alley,'" she said. Monica Fulton is the supervisor of the Family Resource Center in Garden years. The pastor, the Rev. Richard Perfetto, L _ (+ City working on youth and family problems. She has a master of arts "We grow it organically," said Tina encourages worshipers to get involved, degree in clinical psychology. 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involved with model railroading for Seniors grateful adult day program TRAINS more than 50 years. "Just like all of us, a relative gave me and Fisher buildings, the Main Library a Lionel when I was 8 or 9. That's all it and the Detroit Institute of Arts. A Lego took. I've been a rail fan and a model rail train runs through the layout. fan ever since," he said. continues after setbacks this year Schlaepfer has been involved with Roe said the exhibit will feature a , Scouting and model railroading since little bit of Holland, a lot of Germany BY LINDA ANN CHOMIN he was a boy, joining in 1975 and and familiar European countryside. STAFF WRITER becoming an Eagle Scout in 1982. As Recreating a world in miniature is the a Scoutmaster, he has encouraged the prime attraction forRoe . Angle Andrzejewski tries to knock down all of the interest of his troop because of all the "With me, it's the engineering. It's the bowling pins on the table, but ends up ^ith a split. skills involved in railroading. Scouts challenge from an engineering stand­ The 92-year old Canton woman doesn't seem to mind can earn a model railroading badge and point to create this miniature world," he though. Andrzejewski is just happy recreational other badges from the various skills said. "I enjoy watching the kiddies come activities are available at Revival Outreach Adult Day needed to build a model railroad. by and watch their faces. I'm more a Services (formerly HelpSource) on Beck north of Five The layout has no particular theme, scenery junkie than a train junkie." Mile. but draws on the interests and imagina­ The program nearly ended when HelpSource made tions of the boys involved. ARTIST'S HOBBY thedecision to close its doors in May. The nonprofit "Each boy gets an area to work on, It is artistry that has kept retired Ann Arbor-based agency had provided child and family put scenes together and go from there," Detroit News cartoonist Larry Wright of services in Washtenaw and western Wayne counties for Schlaepfer said. Canton involved. ,s,/ nearly 100 years. v7\ : : Patrol Leader Alex Pepper, 15, shows "I've been doing this for 35-40.years," More than once, the adult day services, program has off a treehduse he and another Scout he said. "I had trains when I was a kid, been in jeopardy. At the beginning of the year, director designed and built, Lionel stuff. My grandfather was an Laurie Krause was notified the program would have "Our patrol is named The Patrol, so we engineer on the Pennsylvania Railroad." to vacate the rented space at Riverside Park Church on named it The Treehouse," Pepper said. The public National Train Show is the Newburgh at Plymouth road in Livonia. On May 1, she Matt Vizzaccaro, 13, has been helping culmination of the annual week-long and the seniors moved into the Revival Outreach Center with the elaborate wiring for the 24- by National Model Railroading Association building, formerly the site of Our Lady of Providence. 20-foot layout. Convention. As part of the convention, On July 1, the Revival Outreach Center church adopted It was his first experience with electri­ area modelers participate in layout the program primarily tailored for senior citizens who cal work. tours, inviting NMRA members to visit are not totally independent due to dementia, stroke Both boys enjoy the opportunity to do their home layouts. or .other diseases, and could benefit from structured, what they want. Wright will be showing his fic­ supervised activities up to five days a week. It is funded "It's fun to do different stuff with it tional Beaver Valley and Pennsylvania by the Senior Alliance (Area Agency on Aging), com­ and let your imagination go with it," Railroad, based on the real Maryland- ' munity development block grants from Livonia and Alex said. Pennsylvania. Canton, The Information Center, and donations as well Anqie Andrzejewski (throwing bean bag), assistant activity The current troop of 16 boys has incor­ Wright belongs to an informal group as members fees which are based on a sliding scale director Colleen Wagner (back right), and Josephine porated their war games figures and of model train enthusiasts who meet at depending on income, Rozmarynowski (back left) enjoy a day of fun at the Revival done some elaborate models of decayed a different house each week and keep Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Outreach Adult Day Services program. urban buildings. The war scenes even eight railroads running on time.: Friday. For more information, call (734) 927-6605. included simulated bombing. "We call ourselves the Midnight "We have three rooms, with room to grow," said for us. Our congregation is driven by love. We feel our "Last time at the senior center, we had Pocatello Yardmasters. It's an old rail­ Laurie Krause. "We offer activities, social recreation, role in the community is to reach out to hurting people a war with it," Alex said. road cliche, a drifter trying to get a job provide respite for family members. We're an alternative in all of these kinds of situations. When you reach out The boys will be setting up Wednesday would claim to a Midnight Pocatello for elderly who are isolated and alone. Revival Outreach to help somebody, it's not long before you realize who's in preparation for the Friday opening to yardmaster as a reference that would be A^ult Day services is for age 21 and older and we serve the beneficiary. Seniors bring a wealth of life experience. the public. hard to check," Wright said. all areas. We have members from Livonia, Plymouth, They're part of the family now. I'm not sure who adopted His 35- by 55-foot HO layout has been Garden City, Canton, Novi, Northville, Ypsilanti, who. I think the sentiment is we're the real winners." EURO-STYLE built over the last 11 years with help from Dearborn Heights, but have lost members due to the Angie Andrzejewski has been coming to the adult day While most American model rail­ the 18 club members. distance since we moved. We're holding open enrollment program for more than a year. roaders recreate the glory days of the "We run it like a real railroad. We run right now and looking forward to getting new people." "I like it because we get together," said Angie Pennsylvania, New York Central or it on schedule, that's what we enjoy," he Activity assistant Colleen Wagner thinks all of the Andrzejewski. "You don't want to sit home and look at Santa Fe railroads and the American said. changes have only benefitted seniors. the walls. Thisis the thing for seniors to do." countryside, the European Train The creator of the Kit 'n'Carlyle comic "It's a lot more space," said Colleen Wagner of "I've enjoyed it," added Merrill Ray, 76, of Livonia. Enthusiasts look across the Atlantic for strip finds artistic satisfaction in his. Westland. "It's an awesome program and this is home Ray has been having fun with the rest of the seniors inspiration. layout, which was featured in the April now. The church has been so welcoming. We're happy for about a year. "I come twice a week but many of the The 35-member Great Lakes Chapter ' issue of Railroad Model Craftsman we're here. This morning we played bingo in the other seniors come four to five days a week." will be presenting an 18- by 32-foot magazine. room. It's stimulating for them to move from room to "The game is fun," said Shirley Burden after taking modular layout. Members come from "I'm an artist and I used to paint," he room." her turn at tabletop bowling. The 71-year old Livonia throughout southeast Michigan and said. "Model railroading is like painting Mike Morche and the congregation have witnessed resident has been coming to the program for the last northern Ohio and is based in Ann in 3D, satisfying something no painting the difference the adult day services program makes in couple of months. "People here are real nice. You can get Arbor. did." the lives of seniors and the church as well. out and enjoy yourself." "Most of our group are from over­ Tom Draper of Phoenix, chairman of ""We found out about their program and the out­ "It's good to be with other people and not be by your­ seas and our group models European the National Train Show, said last year's reach and concern they had for area seniors," said Mike self," added Mary Christner, 91 of Canton. Like Burden, trains," said Dan Roe of Canton. "I'm show in Philadelphia drew 22,500 visi­ Morche, Revival Outreach Center facilities director. Christner joined the program a couple of months ago. the odd one, I wandered in by accident. tors and he expects Detroit to attract "When it became known that HelpSource was going out, "I don't think we're born to be by ourselves. I live by I saw some trains I liked and they were even more. the deacon board and leadership team went to work to myself, so it was nice once I got acquainted with the by Marklin and they make European "This is a first-class show that we pro­ see if we could make that work. It was one of those prov­ people here." trains." vide," he said. identially arranged coincidences, a God thing. They've Roe is a quality engineer for a re'ally added another connecting point to the community [email protected] I (734) 953-2145 machine shop in Westland who has been [email protected] J (734)953-2149

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As space permits, the in Rochester. Looking for a'lumni. com. Burt Elementary and Junior High Ostafinski-Hulsebus Call Mary Lou Norkiewicz (Ehrmann) Birmingham Seaholm (Detroit) Observer & Eccentric Dave and Susan Ostafinski 1 Newspapers print, without at (248) 375-5406, Jim Greenless at Class of 1962 Class of 1967 of Livonia announce the charge, announcements of (248) 642-0290 or Janice Turnbufi A 45-year reunion is planned for 7 For information contact Contacts: engagement of their daugh­ class reunions. Send the infor­ . (Lane) at (248) 627-2447. p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 18,2007, Sandy Rhodes Luoma at sandysgar- ter Karen Ostafinski of Ann mation to Reunions, Observer Berkley High School at Camp Ticonderoga Restaurant, [email protected], Sue Smith Arbor, to Mike Hulsebus & Eccentric Newspapers, Class of 1987 Troy. For information: www. Nykamp at [email protected] or of Ann Arbor, son of Jim 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia, MI A 20-year reunion is planned for Nov, seaholm62.org. Contact: Greg Frontier Margaret Hadcock Gallagher at edgal- and Marlene Hulsebus of 48170. Please include the date 24,2007. Looking for all current con­ at [email protected] or Charlotte [email protected] Grandville, Mich. of the reunion, one contact per­ tact info for alumni from class of 1987. (Bosworth) Foilis at cafoilis@myblue- Clarenceville High School The bride-to-be is a 1999 son, and a telephone number. Contact Kim (DeWilde) Everingham light.com. All classes graduate of Livonia Franklin at (734)422-0087 or e-mail info to Bishop Borgess Sunday, July 29 at Kensington High School. In 2003, she .S v REUNIONS [email protected]. Reunion Class of 1977 Metro park, shelter T, open to all graduated from the University Andover High School Web site is www.BHSreunionl987.com A 30-year reunion Saturday, Sept. 8, Clarenceville alumni - grads and-non- of Michigan and works as an Class of 1987 for further information and details. 2007, at George Murphy's, Livonia. For grads. image editor at a photography 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, Birmingham Groves more information, call (248)685-8747 Not open to current students unless studio. or by e-mail kharningHJyahoo.com. 2007, The Fairlane Club in Dearborn. Class of 1977 they are the children of attending The prospective groom • M-f •* -4£ Please register at Ciassmates.com for A 30-year reunion 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Class of 1987 alumni. Lunch is potSuck (email for graduated from Grandville more details! July 28, at Camp Ticonderoga, Troy. A 20-year reunion, Sept. 15,2007, division of stuff to bring). For more High School in 2003, and The wedding is scheduled Class of 1957 $35 in advance, $45 at the door. at the Livonia Marriott. Contact info, contact: clarenceville_alumni_ the University of Michigan in for October 2007 at Matthaei A 50-year reunion is planned for Sept, Contact Dan Nelson at (248)433-3742 [email protected] for more [email protected] . 2007. He is employed as a pho­ Botanical Gardens in.Ann 15,2007, at Great Oaks Country Club or e-mail: Groves77reunion@hotmail. information. Clawson High School tographer. Arbor. Class of 1962 A 45-year reunion, 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at the Hilton Detroit-Troy on Crooks Road in Troy. Dinner, danc­ ing and cash bar. Other weekend events,wili begin on Friday, Sept. 21, Uryga-Pumphrey and will continue through Sunday, Rebecca Lynn Uryga and Sept. 23. for information, e-mail Cary Michael Pumphrey were [email protected] or call Mary at married Sept. 16, 2006 at St. (248)593-6182. Florian Catholic Church in Dearborn High School Hamtramck with the Rev. com Class of 1952 Tomascz Sielicki officiating. A 55 year reunion on Sunday, Aug. The bride is the daughter BETTY L. STRAND 5, at the O'Kelly Banquet Hall, 23663 of Walter and Elaine Uryga (nee Williams) Park St., Dearborn. Reunion begins of Canton. She is a 1997 Age 82, July 14, 2007. Beloved wife at 2 p.m. with'buffet dinner at 4 p.m. graduate of Canton High of Forrest. Dearest Mother of Susan Call Marianne Hoak (313)274-9064 or School, a 2001 graduate of (David) Morell, Janet Flessa, and John (Mary) Strand. Loving Grandmother Carolyn Haseltine Chambon (734)420- the University of Michigan of John (Erica) and Scott (Kristina) 2591. School of Engineering and a Morell, Eric and Mark Flessa, Dermis Dearborn Fordson 2004 graduate of Depaul Law (Raegen) Findiay, and twin great- granddaughters, Alexandra and Class of 1957 School. She is a patent attor­ Kathryn Deignan, friends of Madison Findiay. Devoted sister of A 50th reunion picnic, 3 p.m. Aug. 4, ney in Chicago. the bride, and Kylie Ferguson, Dorothy (Bill) Baldwin, Patricia 2007, at a party barn. Contact Betty The groom is the son friend of the groom. Flower Schuett, and Dr. John (Marie) (Minnielly) Reynolds at (248)553-7618. girl was Jaclyn Uryga, cousin ETHEL LINVILLE BAILEY PRISCILLA BARBARA Williams. Preceded in death by her of Janice Rihn of Grand Class of 1958 of the bride. Age 87, now- a resident of Sheffield, KING (Witkowski) parents Clarence and Wanda Williams. Island, Neb., and Dr. Harold TN, passed away at home on Monday, Age 70, of Troy, Michigan for over 40 Funeral services were Thursday, July A luncheon at.Park Place on Aug. Pumphrey of Lincoln, Neb. He The groom was attended .July 9, 2007. Ethel was bom in the years, formerly of Hazel Park,. MI, 19, 2007 at Shepherd King Lutheran 3,2007, to celebrate 49 years. by Best Man John Messe, Jr., Church, 5300 W. Maple Rd., in West is a 1995 graduate of Hebron family home on Little Cypress Creek, passed away July 19, 2007. She was Reservations only. For information, High School, a 2000 gradu­ friend of the groom; Anthony in Wayne County, Tennessee, on May born Sept. 22, 1936 in Hamtramck, Bloomfield. Interment Glen Eden 21,1920, the seventh child to Dora and MI, the daughter of the late Stanley Cemetery. Memorial contributions call (313)562-3941 (Fran) or (313)278- ate of Nebraska Wesleyan Perea, Phillip Romberg and James Linville. She attended high and Anna Witkowski. She married may be made to the Church. 4488 (Joyce or John). University and a 2003 gradu­ Trent Maly, friends of the school in Collinwood, TN, where she Elerious L. King on November 30, Class of 1969 ate of the University of Denver groom; Drew Pumphrey, excelled at athletics, particularly bas­ 1955 and he preceded her in death on CLIFFORD ALBERT ketball, leading her 1937 team to the January 21, 2006. She was a member VOEGE Planning a reunion for 2007. Please Law School. He received his brother of the groom and state finals in Murfreesboro. A shoot­ of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic contact Kathy Nisun at (248) 363-5679 Masters of Law from Depaul Steven Bokovitz, cousin of the Passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at ing forward, she scored a school record Church, in Troy. She loved dancing, or e-maii: [email protected] or Kathy University in 2004. He also bride. Ring bearer was Eric of 612 points in that championship music and cooking, her Keeshound Caretel Inns of Brighton. He was born series. She attended Austin Peay dogs and animals. She also loved her November 12, 1940 in Detroit, Shoebridge @ Klivingston@nu-core. works as an attorney in Uryga, godson of the bride. Normal to receive her teaching creden­ •children, grandchildren and gatherings Michigan, son of Albert and Lenore com. Chicago. A reception was held at . (Larson) Voege. Mf. Voege proudly tials and later received an undergradu­ with family & friends. She loved to Class of 1977 The bride was attended the Laurel Park Marriott in ate degree in education from Wayne served his country during the Vietnam play her marble-game with her family. A 30-year reunion, Friday, Aug. 3 to . State University in Detroit, Michigan. She also worked along side her hus­ Era. He enjoyed outdoor sports includ­ by Maid of Honor Michelle Livonia. The couple honey­ While caring for four small children, band for 50 years at Atlas Veneer and ing hunting and fishing, he was a big Sunday, Aug. 5,2007. Contact Vai Elleby, a friend of the bride; mooned on a Mediterranean fan of the Detroit Red Wings and also she completed a master's degree in Fireplaces in Troy. She is survived by Schulte (Wrenbeck) at msugrad81@ Melanie Burkett, Nancy Cruise. The couple makes their education at Wayne State and did work enjoyed movies. Prior to his retire­ her children: Kinette Bayliss, Troy, cox.net with your current address and toward her doctorate. She first taught MI, Darcie King, Sterling Heights, ment in 1997 he had been employed Noonan, Jennifer Barnes and home in Chicago. in the two room schoolhouse at MI, Edward King, Clinton Twsp., MI by Detroit Diese! Corp, as a Personnel phone number. Fairview in Wayne County, TN, After and Jule (Amy) King, Troy, MI; Clerk for any years.Mr. Voege was the the War when she moved to Michigan, grandchildren, Brett, Lance, Ethan, dear father of Suzanne (Troy) Tousley she studied and taught in early elemen­ Evan and Carly Marie; brothers, of Golden, CA and Scott. (Tracey) tary education, she taught for 34 years Joseph (Meriditn) Witkowski, Voege of Chicago, IL. Fond grandfa­ in the Garden City, MI school system Sterling, MI and Stanley Witkowski, ther of Evan Mahan Voege. Funeral services wii! be held on Saturday, July Katrina Marie Younker and near Detroit, and for the last 26 years Madison Heights, MI and brother-in- Ryan Robert Cummins were in kindergarten at Henry Ruff law, Alvert King, Troy, MI. Visitation 21, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at the Keehn Elementary School. She was loved and will be Sunday & Monday, 3-8pm at Funeral Home, 706 W. Main St, married June 30, 2007, at admired by students, parents and col­ Price Funeral Home, 3725 Rochester Brighton (810-229-9871). The family Mystic Creek Golf Course in leagues and acknowledged as an excel­ Rd. (btwn Big Beaver & Wattles Rds) will receive friends on Saturday beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral Milford with Magistrate E. lent teacher and educational leader. Troy, 248-689-0700. Rosary Monday Wayne Byrum officiating. During her long career, she served as a 7pm at the funeral home. She will lie home. Burial will follow at Woodmere teacher to other educators and taught in State Tuesday 10am until Funeral Cemetery, Detroit. The family has The bride is the daughter over 2000 individual boys and girls, Mass , at- 11am at St. Elizabeth Ann suggested memorial contributions to of Steven and Vickie Younker '.often several generations of the same Seton Catholic Church, 280 East ALS of Michigan, 21311 Civic Center ,family. An active member of the Square Lake Rd., Troy with Fr. Ronald Dr., #200, Southfield, MI 48076 of Livonia. She is currently - Garden City Library Commission, she J. Jozwiak officiating Interment: (www.alsofmi.org). You may visit our attending the University of Chaired its building campaign, open­ White1 Chapel Memorial Cemetery, online guest registry for Mr. Voege at Michigan-Dearborn. ing the new building in 1954; she also Troy, MI. Memorials may be made to www. keehnfuneralhome.com served on the Board of the Northwest Michigan Lupus Foundation or The groom is the son of girl was Natalie Younker.;. "" Child Guidance Clinic for many years. Beaumont Hospice Fund. Share mem­ Cathy Cummins of Livonia, The groom was attended by ,Ethel married Esse! William Bailey, ories at the online register book at and Robert and Margaret Best Man Brad Garrity, and •who grew up near her on Middle www.pricefuneralhome.net. (stepmother) Cummins of Cypress Creek, in May 1941. They groomsmen Shawn Kirkland raised four children together and were Altamonte Springs, Fla. He and Ryan McMillen. Ushers ,. -proud of every child. They enjoyed ZEREPHA "REE" is currently attending the were Thomas Paye and , ' traveling and once tool a nine month University of Michigan- trip around the world, visiting 34 KIRKPATRICK Douglas Miller. • countries and making new friends; Died peacefully at home on July 12, Dearborn. A reception was held at the along the way, Ethel was invited to 2007. Born Zerepha Louise Blunk on The bride was attended by golf course. The couple ho«- ' • teach both children and teachers in March"4, 1913 to Arthur and Angie Maid of Honor Mary Ash, and schools in England, Scandinavia and (Murray) Blunk, Ree grew up in eymooned in Miami Beach, Australia. Ethel love all children, and Plymouth, MI, meeting her future Taylors celebrate 50th bridesmaids Alison Kirkland Fla. They make their home in her own especially. Teaching, basket­ husband Bill Kirkpatrick in 5th grade. When you've lost Margaret and Don Taylor of and Tamara Younker. Flower Livonia. ball, collecting classic cars and old dic­ After graduation from Michigan State tionaries, trees, flowers, the ocean, and College in 1937, they were married a loved one, place Westland will celebrate their the great outdoors were all passions. and spent 52 years as the light in each 50th wedding anniversary Her husband Essel survives her, along other's life. She was proud of having on July 28, with family and with all her four children, Essel Jr!., of worked for Henry Ford in his ail- friends. Ann Arbor, MI, James, of Cambridge, female assembly plant at Phoenix ,e ana in .Massachusetts, and David and Mill in Michigan. Ree leaves son Bill The couple were married -Amanda Diane, of Grand Junction, and his wife Jane, and daughter Judy, July 21,1957. Colorado; her grandchildren Trey, all of La Crosse, WI, grandchildren, Don retired from Chevrolet Charlotte Brynn Bargowski Justin, Nicolas, Emma, James, Bill (Susan) of Minneapolis ' and Thomas, Robert, and John, and many Kirstin (Joel) of Ft. Collins, CO, and in every edition of after 23 years in 1999. Julie and Craig Bargowski nieces and nephews, including Debbie six great-grandchildren. She is further Margaret is a domestic engi­ of Chicago announce the birth (Linville) Eisemann of Grand .survived- by sister's-in-law Sally neer. of their daughter, Charlotte Junction, Colorado, and Peggy (Smith) Blunk, Dorothy Kirkpatrick, and newspaper. Lowery, formerly of Collinwood. She Marion Kochensparger, and her broth­ Don and Margaret have five Brynn Bargowski, born April was predeceased by her sister, Bessie er-in-law Fred Kochenspargef. At children; Bryan, Tami (Larry) 25, 2007. „(Linville) Smith, and her six brother, Ree's request, there will be no servic­ Phillips, Kelli Palmer (Mike), Charlotte weighed in at 8 Rex, Kermit, Ralph, James, Paul,- and es. Online condolences can be sent to ~Ross. Services were Tuesday, July 10, www.schumacker-kish.com.. The Lisa (Bill) Cunningham, and pounds, and measured 19-3/4 2007 at 11 am at Shackelford Funeral Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home of Denise (Pete) Stoutenburgh, inches long at birth. She joins Home Chapel, Collinwood, TN with La Crosse, WI is assisting the family. and nine grandchildren; Kris, 3-year-old big brother Bryce Emerald Bailey and Dean Olive offici­ tMz ating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Joey, Philip, Hope, Ryan, Ian, Richard. ' Cemetery with Shackelford Funeral NANCY S. McGOWEN Miles, Alyssa, and Addison. Julie Bargowski is formerly Directors of Wayne County in charge The couple's first great grand­ of Anchorage, Alaska, and. of arrangements Age 63, after a courageous battle with OBITUARY cancer went to the with the Lord, July child is on the way. Craig Bargowski is a former 18, 2007 surrounded by her loving POLICY Canton resident. family and friends. A Rochester area resident since 1978, Nancy built a The first five "billed" lines of Proud grandparents are IN LOVING MEMORY thriving interior design business and an obituary are published at LIKE NUMBERS? Richard and Donna Bargowski .ERNIE DURIEUX retail store, McGowen Associates; and no cost. All additional lines there are a pile of Canton, Charlene and Bill Canada, and Warren 2004-2007 Chapman House Classic Home. She will be charged at $4 per line. Stamp of Calgary, Alberta, Oberhanslj of Alaska. served on the boards of the Rochester You may place a picture of of them in Always Remembered DDA and Chamber of Commerce, was your loved one for an Your Family a founding member and teacher of the additional cost of only $6. Rochester Community Bible Study and most recently a member of the Symbolic emblems may be lUl Suite Dreams Project design board. included at no cost (example: Alexis Maya Emmell Born and raised in East Palestine, OH, American flags, religious Alexis Maya Emmell was Nancy was a 1965, graduate of symbols, etc.)" '%. Youngstown Hospital School of born on Feb. 26, at Wolmack Army Medical Center at Ft. Nursing. Beloved wife of Thomas Deadlines: sharing 42 years together. Loving Bragg, NC. Friday 4:30 PM for Sunday mother of Jonathan of Laguna Beach, Her proud parents are CA and David of Rochester Hills. Wednesday Noon for Thursday Dear sister of J. Allan McCamon of Obituaries received alter these deadlines Warren and Jill Emmell of Poland, OH and Lee McCamon of will be placed in the next available issue. Fayetteville, NC. Alexis has I** Laguna Beach, CA. Cherished aunt of *\, one brother, 2-year-old Warren Stan (Krista) McCamon arid Curt e-mail your obit to (Jessica) McCamon. Dear sister-in- oe ob iis@ hom eiownl if e. com Wesley Emmell III. law of Pam McGowen of Canton, OH. NATALINE (JAMMA) or fax to: -*§& •*? Proud grandmother is Carol HENRY Loving niece of Barbara Williams and Gorris of Livonia. Martha Ashbridge. Visitation Sunday Attn: Obits c/o Charolette Wilson C Age 71, of Detroit, MI, made her 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Pixley 734-953-2232 transition July 12, 2007 at Henry Funeral Home, 322 W. University For more information call: Ford Hospital. She leaves her mother, Drive, in Rochester. Visitation with Charolette Wilson Willa DuBose; long time companion, tea Monday 10:00 a.m. followed by Billy Hudson; two sons, Charles & service 11:00 a.m. Kensington 734-953-2070 Timothy Henry; one daughter, Tracye Community Church, 1825 E. Square or Liz Keiser Brown; two daughter-in-laws.' Also Lake in Troy. Memorial contributions 734-953-2067 1 known as "Jamma" to her four grand­ in Nancy's memory to Kensington or toil free ir . P f children and other loving family Community Church Building Fund or 866-818-7653 i» - members and friends. Her memorial Suite Dreams Project are appreciated. service was held at Sacred Heart ask for Char or Liz (-•i,,,-«u iriAA Eii«t n2+-c;,f VT Observer & Eccentric | Sunday, July 21,2007 : www.hometownlife.com (*> ;C5

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SWPM, SWPF, 58, 57", attractive, slender, athletic, N/S, THAT SPECIAL ONE THE GOOD LIFE 6*3", 228!bs, N/S, N/Drugs, ISO over 45rfttso enjoys sports, concerts, dining out, seeks SWPM, SM, 5'1f, self-employed, likes dining, Jazz con­ extremely busy SWPF pretty iady, for great friend­ 55-62, N/S, college degreed, healthy, SOH, possl- SBF, 25, 57", seeking a SBF, 20-36, who enjoys certs and bowling, seeking a woman, to share tie simple things in life, to hang out with,'go out to ship and special times. I know how to treat a Sady f ble LTR. ¢993381 these activities with and more. ¢212601 and practice the golden rule. ¢143494 •' i the movies, shopping or walks in the park, : SEARCHING FOR A MAN.,. ¢198864 WORTH IT SINGER SEEKS SINGER - ' 45-60, who's looking for commitment, love and SM, 52, brown/brown, 225lbs, 5'9", working con­ SWM, 52, in shape, sober, enjoys singing karaoke, laughter. I'm a 45-year-old who's bright, spunky and HOW ARE YOU? struction, student, enjoys driving, the outdoors, fit­ •"•*»* «* playing guitar, animals, the simple things. Seekirig pretty. Only Jewish men please. ¢962317 SBF 29, mom of 2, N/S, fun-loving, caring, com­ ness, biking, good company, nice talks. Seekinbg passionate, likes cooking, painting, walks, beach­ SF, 30-45, In shape, no kids, and a good copntfy SOUND LIKE YOU? honest, trustworthy, respectful woman to share all singing voice for friendship, more. ¢168597 ''- es, family times. Seeking a nice guy with zest for life offers. ¢212923 SF 26, fun-loving, enjoys sports, romance and try­ life, to share a little happiness. ¢200770 WORTH IT T7" ing new things. Seeking honest, easygoing man to LOIS LANE GET TO KNOW ME SM, 63, blond, 6', 200lbs, fit, active, fun, enjoys share talks, good times, friendship and fun. Even a modern day superman needs a IftHe help. keeping active, the gym, sports, cars, boats, horses, ¢207859 Loving, open-minded SBF 60, 145lbs, attractive, SWM, 40s, fun, outgoing, adventurous, seeks SF, enjoys music, dining, concerts, travel, ISO honest, pets. Seeking good-humored, fit, energetic, atirac; CALL ME SOMETIME hwp, sexy, with similar qualities. ¢204559 tive lady w/spontaneous streak, who enjoystttie compassionate SM, 57-65, N/S. Possible LTR. HONEST AND COMPASSIONATE Loving, compassionate, romantic lady, 34, enjoys ¢963760 same. ¢135531 . a'j j • Be flie center of attention day trips, good talks, togetherness, casinos, time SWM, 48, 57', brown/green, masculine, hand­ TAKE A CHANCE ., s. with family. 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