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BY BARRELL CUM That's in keeping with Cicirelli's included," she said Tuesday during a begin with an overview at 6 p.m. cameras for police cars, a new fire res­ STAFF WRITER pledge to pass on to local consumers telephone interview. Monday at Westland City Hall, on cue vehicle and four new pickup only those rate hikes imposed on On a brighter note, the city's gener­ Ford Road east of Newburgh. trucks for the building department. Westland residents would see their Westland by the city of Detroit and al fund surplus is projected at $2.3 "It's a very conservative budget, as The new police vehicles would water-sewer bills increase slightly Wayne County. million for the one-year spending we've presented in the past," Cicirelli complete the transition to the retro-... under a new budget proposed by On occasion, local officials have cycle that ends June 30 — substan­ said Tuesday. "Our costs are rising looking, black-and-white patrol cars. Mayor Sandra Cicirelli. padded the Detroit-Wayne County tially higher than earlier estimates of dramatically, but our revenues are not • The Bailey Recreation Center A typical customer using 22,000 increases to bolster Westland's water- $1.4 million. keeping pace." swimming pool would receive gallons of water every two-month sewer fund. But Cicirelli, saying local "Our continued fiscal restraint has She cited rising fuel and health­ $100,000 in much-needed repairs. billing cycle would pay an additional residents already are reeling from helped us build the unallocated fund care costs as particular areas of con­ • The budget would be balanced $15.84 a year for the budget year that sparing home-heating and gas-pump balance to over $2 million," Cicirelli cern. Still, Cicirelli said city officials with no tax increases, no cuts in serv­ starts July 1, according to an analysis prices, had promised she would be wrote in a letter to Westland City will try to keep the budget surplus ice and no layoffs, although Cicirelli by Finance Director Steven Smith. sensitive amid tough economic times. Council President William Wild. over $2 million, despite cuts in state- has warned that budgetary issues will That would amount to a 2.3-per­ "The economy just doesn't show The full seven-member council is shared revenue. only become more challenging in cent increase, with water-sewer rates any signs of improving in southeast expected to approve a new $59.6 mil­ In other budget highlights: coming years. climbing from $5.29 to $5.41 per Michigan, and that makes it difficult lion spending plan in early June, after M Cicirelli has proposed buying 10 1,000 gallons, Smith confirmed. for all communities — Westland a series of budget sessions that will new police cars, in-car digital video [email protected] I (734)953-2110

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BY SUE MASON Project 180 Too. STAFF WRITER The second installment is geared for parents with break­ The Wayne-Westland school out sessions covering such board is going on the road topics as keeping kids safe on again with its highly success­ the Internet, "a big hot topic ful Project 180, but instead of right now," according to focusing on two school com­ Mitter, grandparents raising munities, the new program is children, working with chil­ expanding to include all fami­ dren with ADD or ADHD, lies in the community. funding a child's college edu­ ft Planned for 10 a.m. to 12:30 cation now and fun and edu­ '*4 .-.1 cational Internet sites. TOM HAWLEYI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER p.m. Saturday, May 13, at Franklin Middle School on There also will be "Help, My Community volunteer Marlene Doran helps Special Olympics adults at the Dyer Center pool. Annapolis east of Howe, Child Is Entering Middle Project 180 Too will offer ses­ School" and "Help, My Child sions covering a variety of top­ Is Entering High School" as , ics of interest to parents with well as preparing for college children in elementary entrance exams for parents of through high school, as well as teenagers. a "fun" keynote address by Each half-hour session will Linda Lee of "Young Country" be offered twice, so parents BY DARRELL CLEM - She's a Salvation Army bell-ringer, a radio station WYCD, a parent can take in two during the in the Wayne-Westland dis­ STAFF WRITER Toys for Tots volunteer and a Bible course of the event. school coordinator. trict. # Mitter is hoping to attract at he feeds the homeless and plays She visits the sick in hospitals and "The whole idea is to least 250 people and as an cards with them. helps raise money for the American encourage learning over the incentive to attend, theie will She coaches an adult Special Cancer Society. summer and get ready for .the .. be prizes giyen out at the end Olympics swim team. And she's a clown - costume and all. new school year" said Ma)Sa : jof ea#h. session a& well as sev­ She helps high school students pre­ Just where is Marlene Dean Doran's Mitter, director of the district's eral grand prizes. pare for a pro-democracy speech con­ Family Resource Center which The gifts include one night test. PLEASE SEE FIRST CITIZEN, A6 is collaborating with the school board in staging PtEASESEE PROJECT 180, AT

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BY SUE MASON : board evaluates the financially sound, which is no less than and is Veil-respected in the area and to have him as superintendent," he said. STAFF WRITER J superintendent once a a miracle." said Weaver. around the state and among other 'After nine years as superintendent, he | year to see how he is He also created the Lighthouse superintendents and is a voice for edu­ continues to exhibit a high energy level On a scale of one to three, Wayne- leading the district. It School Award, presented for the first cation in Lansing," Weaver said. in dealing with all aspects of school Westland School Superintendent Greg also provides him with time in. December to Madison "Since the beginning of his superin­ district operations.. He continues to Baracy rates a three, three as in a per­ a list of priorities Elementary School for its high academ­ tendence there has been a great leap in motivate the staff and address goals set fect score for meeting the goals set for S'jf * trustees want him to ic achievement. the quality of leadership," he said. "He by board." him by the school board and in leader­ J iJ m' address. Recently released results of state brings people around him who are able Baracy thanked the board for the ship. The high priority standardized tests taken by the district to perform and bring this district to the positive review and for the opportunity "Everything said about Greg by the Baracy goals included improv­ third- through eighth-graders shows next level. "to serve the Wayne-Westland School board was positive, he always seems to ing student achievement, keeping the continuing improvement, with stu­ According to Weaver, Baracys great­ District and the children." exceed the board's expectations " said district on firm financial ground, dents meeting or exceeding state scores est strengths are his ability to assess sit­ He also thanked his administrative school board President Frederick improving the level of technology in the in almost all subject areas. uations and his performance for the team for their efforts. Weaver." We're very pleased to have district and developing an award for He also received perfect scores in district. He is able to "put an excellent "These kind of accomplishments and him as superintendent.'' the district's high achieving schools. how he deals withpeople and the board face on this district." the momentum don't come about with­ Weaver presented the results of the Baracy received a perfect score for and how he leads other people. He also spoke highly of his "passion out a strong team effort," he said. review, conducted by the board last meeting those goals, including "finding Baracy has been the Wayne- for the job" month, at this week's meeting. The a way to navigate the district to stay " Westland supermtendent for nine years "He's a good man and we're pleased smasonHJiiometownlife.com | (734) 953-2112

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The changes are welcome, South Merriman told police Apartments, off of Cherry Hill software. according to Robin Ross, director of that two suspects came into the between Wayne and Newburgh Since 2005, Oakwood Annapolis cardiology and imaging explains,. business about 11:15 p.m. roads. has seen the installation of state-of- "Our staff is proud to come to work Radiology technician Jamie Stichler accesses information on Thursday, April 6, and robbed The incident happened the-art equipment, including two each day," he said. "We now have an the new computer system. it. about 1:55 a.m. Monday.'The duel-headed nuclear cameras and a area that really shows we're proud of She said one suspect was car­ fire damaged the hallway car­ digital radiology room. what we do and who we are." rying a metal crowbar at the pet and an apartment door. This fall, a 64-slice CT scanner Patient comfort also is being 1 time and warned her to be A resident reported the inci­ also will be added. addressed with wider beds, allowing quiet and get out of the way. dent after smelling smoke. The Oakwood Annapolis radiology is for easier mobility while maintaining She said the suspects broke fire was small enough that she currently operating the Picture excellent quality. into a safe and a cash register. was able to put it out. Archiving and Communication According to Ross, both patient She fled during the incident A man who lives in the System, a filmless and paperless and physician satisfaction scores and called police for help. apartment with the damaged technology being implemented have dramatically increased since the A police report gave limited door told authorities he didn't throughout Oakwood Healthcare changes have taken place. r descriptions of the suspects. know anyone who might have System. In January 2004, a new state-of- One was said to about 5-foot-8 started the fire. It allows radiologists to view ah the-art surgery center with the most and heavy set, wearing a gray image up to four seconds after the X- advanced technology and services sweatshirt and blue jeans. The Domestic fight ray has been taken and for the was built. other was described as 6-foot A 39-year-old woman told instant transmission of such things Oakwood Annapolis Hospital is a to 6-foot-2 with a medium police that an ex-boyfriend as CT scans, MRIs, nuclear medicine 259-bed, full service community hos­ build. came to her home on studies, ultrasounds and general X- pital that has been serving western Oakwood Annapolis Hospital upgrades include the new Peppermint, refused to leave rays. Physicians also have the ability Wayne County since 1957- imaging table with a nuclear camera and facility renovation. Home break-in and ultimately kicked her in A 45-year-old Westiand the right thigh as she was hold­ woman told police that some­ ing their 16-month-old daugh­ one broke into her home on ter. DEATHS CORRECTIONS Hershey while she and a rela­ The kicking incident hap­ M tive went for a walk 6:30-7:45 pened about 10:30 a.m. An article on April 6 in the Anyone who wishes to order p.m. Saturday. The street is Sunday in the Westiand Patricia Jean (McDonald) McNeil Ernest F. Blair At Home section on Passover Passover or kosher foods from located in Westiand Meadows Meadows mobile home park, Blair, 89, of Clawson, died April 6. McNeil, 82, of Westiand, died April 7. indicated that Shirlee Bloom, Bloom can contact her at (248) mobile home park. according to police reports. C P catering specialist at Bloom's 855-9463. Reported missing from the The victim told police that Howard Clayton Cole Erlene L. 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Westland Civitans honor Bowman as Citizen of Year

BY DARRELL CLEM STAFF WRITER 'ijv. For a woman who has helped hundreds of troubled Westland youngsters improve their lives, Ronaele Bowman seems remarkably humble. Bowman molded Westland *.-' j^-s* Youth Assistance into one of *af Wayne1 County's leading pro­ *,*» grams to help youngsters over­ come such problems as failing 'A grades, shoplifting, substance r&rfill L * ^ 33 - abuse and parental disrespect. 1 Bowman, who left her 13- year job as Youth Assistance director in December, has been Ronaele Bowman named Citizen of the Year by thinking that Beard was being u, ,u ni,i.u/1 STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER the Westland Civitan Club - a honored. Second-grader Jimmy Ryan of Livonia reaches Second- and third-graders take off running during the first ever Easter hunt held at St. Damian group.dedicated to helping the "I'm happy that the efforts up for his Easter prize. School on Monday. physically and mentally that I put into my involvement impaired. in Westland are appreciated She received her latest award and recognized," Bowman said- last Thursday, mere weeks after Tuesday. "But it means more to ~ the Wayne-Westland school me that people understand board honored her with an that I really do care about the award for her service to the city of Westland and the people educational community. ofWestland." "I just don't feel like I Bowman now works as a leg­ deserve all this recognition," islative aide to Beard, who is Bowman said Tuesday. "It's the longest-serving Wayne embarrassing." * County Commission member. Bowman, a Livonia resident, Bowman is proud that Youth;;, not only spearheaded Westland Assistance - now in the hands garten through third graders a chance the hunt was done to open them up... Youth Assistance; she has of former Deputy Director Paul BY SUE MASON to get outside and enjoy the spring carefully. At each grade level there was s taken her caring spirit as far Motz - has a 90 percent suc­ STAFF WRITER weather. box or egg that contained a special away as Haiti, where she and cess rate. That's the percentage , Knapp came up with the idea a few sticker, making the bearer eligible for a husband Hugh have made trips of youngsters who stay out of Superman would have had a hard weeks ago, using candy gift boxes that grand prize. to help that nation's poor chil­ trouble after completing the time keeping up with youngsters like she had gotten marked down after Kindergartner Julia Chapman of dren with basic necessities. program. Donovan Krueger who had his game Easter last year. She threw away the Garden City, first grader Jeremy Tracy, "She has done so much with Youth Assistance provides face on and was ready to run in an year-old sweets and replaced them with also of Garden City, second grader Ryan Youth Assistance, but it wasn't classes to help troubled youths ". Easter Hunt at St. Damian School suckers, stickers and candy. Dobney of Westland and third grader just a job to her," said Civitan and their families, and it pairs ^ Monday. Youngsters in kindergarten through Dante Ufferman of Livonia were the board member Barb Polich. youngsters with adult mentors; v "I already see three of them, but I second grade searched for the boxes that lucky ones, each receiving a tub of side­ "She was very involved, and she who try to become a positive %; think I'll go for the closest one," said the contained suckers and a "God rocks" walk chalk. went above and beyond her influence. >;; eight-year-old Redford resident. stickers, while the third graders The three women, who have worked regular duties. She's very Westland Mayor Sandra •"••• With a countdown from three to one, searched for plastic eggs filled with together on other projects, including the involved in her church, and Cicirelli, a longtime Youth he took off along with his fellow second Smarties, stickers and Easter pencil school's Mom to Mom sale, were please she's just a good citizen. She Assistance supporter, has said ; and third graders, looking for small sharpener. with result although Knapp's "biggest puts a lot of things in front of there couldn't have been a bet­ boxes and eggs filled with candy hidden Third grader'Laura Duszkiewicz of fear was that the special boxes would be herself. She's community ori­ ter choice than Bowman to under bushes, in flower beds and in Livonia guessed her egg contained a left out in the courtyard." ented." build up the program. trees. There were even a few sitting on a ring, sticker and pencil sharpener. The "We'll definitely do this again next Bowman received her latest Bowman became the pro­ patio table, passed up by students head­ sight of a roll of Smarties brought a year," she said. award during Civitan gram's first full-time director iri ed for the less obvious prizes. smile to her face. "It's a nice perk," added Tavian. "The Awareness Month. She was 1992. When she left, more than Organized by Patti Knapp of Livonia, "Anything with candy is good," she kids enjoy it and it gets them in the caught off guard when given 2,700 youths ages 7 to 16 Dawn Tavian of Canton and Kelly said. Easter spirit." her award during a ceremony already had been referred to Burchart of Dearborn Heights, the first There was one container for each of last Thursday. She accompa­ the program by police, courts, ever Easter Egg Hunt, gave kinder­ the 100 students who had to wait until [email protected] I (734) 953-2112 nied Wayne County schools and parents. 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Coffee Hour 29891 Joy, Westland. Call (734) "As an organization commit­ and there are more who need Funding Factory Recycling Elementary, businesses help State Rep. Glenn S. Anderson, 427-1680 for information. ted to helping women and their help everyday. Program throughout the school them earn the technology and D-Westland, will hold his next families, it is so important for us For more information, about year and is expanding its collec­ recreational equipment local coffee hour 9-10:30 a.m. Mother's Day benefit to honor those women who have the Mother's Day Cards, or to tion to include the community To learn more about support­ Monday, April 17, at the April showers bring May been essential to our lives," said purchase a card for one of the in observance of Earth Day ing the school, call Westland Big Boy Restaurant, flowers and Mothers Day! And Karen Murphy, YWCA chief wonderful women in your life, 2006. FundingFactory toll-free at 6360 N.Wayne Road at while Mom will appreciate any executive officer. "Mother's Day call the YWCA Western Wayne Companies interested in (888) 883-8237 and mention Hunter. gift you buy her, why not give is a great time of year to do this. Co. at (313) 561-4110, Ext. 20. demonstrating a commitment Madison Elementary in Citizens are: welcome to her a gift that will help make a This card is not just for Moms, to education and the environ­ Westland. attend ari&i&seuss #iei^ssues difference in^ejives of so many . but for our friends and other ment also can participate free of and/or concerns. Anderson's others? • significant women in our lives." Madison Elementary School charge in the FundingFactory Senior volleyball local coffee hour take place on The YWCA Western Wayne Donations from the Mother's is collecting empty laser and Business Support Program. The Westland senior citizen the third Monday of each County has Mother's Day Cards Day cards will help the YWCA inkjet cartridges and used cell FundingFactory will send Friendship Center hopes to start month. available for a minimum dona­ to create more programs to help phones between 8 a.m. and 3 each supporting business free, a co-ed volleyball team to com­ tion of $25. Donations can be women and their families. p.m. Friday, April 28, at the postage-paid shipping boxes for pete in Wayne County's 2006 Gardening seminar made in your mother's honor, or Approximately 1,000 families school, at 1075 S. Carlson, south the return of collected cartridges Senior Olympics. The Village of Westland, a in honor of any women who benefit from the programs and of Avondale, Westland. and cell phones. If interested, call Mel senior citizen residential com­ have impacted your life! services offered by the YWCA, The school participates in the By donating to Madison Tockstein at (734) 722-0159. munity, will host a free garden­ ing seminar open house at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 19. The featured speaker will be Janet Macunovich, master gar­ dener and co-founder of the Michigan School of Gardening. She will give a lecture on "More Than a Garden: Balm for 'the Soul, Glue for the Family." % Refreshments will be served. For reservations, call (734) 762- 8926. The Village of Westland is at 32001 Cherry Hill Road, between Merriman and Venoy. Texas Hold 'em St. Theodore Men's Club is sponsoring a Texas Hold 'em Tournament 7-11:30 p.m. Friday, April 21, in the Social Hall, 8200 N. Wayne Road, Westland. The cost is $40 to buy in and only 110 advance tickets will be sold. No tickets will be sold at the door which opens at 6 p.m. Top prize will be $500. Players must be at least age 18 and age 21 to drink. For tickets, contact Mary at the parish office at (734) 425- 4421. For more information, call Ken at (734) 564-4475 M The Westland Jaycees will hold a Texas Hold 'em Tournament and Vegas Night Saturday, April 22, at the Bailey Recreation Center, 36551 Ford Road. The poker tournament will run 6 p.m. to midnight, and here will be no rebuy into the tournament. Pre-registration is f $40 before April 8 and $50 at 1>-J ijow-r o competition, the door. Registration begins at 5 p.m. that evening. U

The Plymouth/Westland Grange 389 is holding its fourth annual spring quilt show, work­ shop and classes 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at the senior Friendship Center, 1119 N. Newburgh, Westland. There will be classes in hand applique (cost is $25) and tech­ niques for a peony and vine wall hanging (cost is $55), as well as a special quilt project for chil­ dren (cost is $6). Pre-register by April 19- There will be a demonstration of yarns and new products by Hancock Fabrics and a display of quilts. Velda Kirby of Make It Sew will speak at a quilt lunch­ eon that costs $10. For $1, people can enters quilts to be judged in such cate­ gories as antique, mixed tech­ nique, mixed medium, single technique, group quilting, quilt­ ed clothing, wall hanging and unfinished top. Admission is $1 in advance PWW** and $2 at the door. ' * , • '" rtf For more information, call , .-'"-'" \s + Sharon Strebbing at (734) 722- 4857 after 6 p.m. . * * * -i J ivSjjjfc Senior Dinner Dances The Wayne Ford Civic League • '"•.",-•.£•£5 is hosting a Senior Dinner and Dance Sunday, April 23, at the hall, 1645 N. Wayne Road in \tfrtSS Westland. The dinners and * * ' ^HfifiS dances start at noon and feature a full buffet dinner, beer, wine, ' " -^iJBvnff coffee and pop with dancing to the live entertainers. Tickets are $8 for members and $10 for non-members of the league. • - ;.•: 'V# Memberships are on sale year round and are only $5 for sen­ •* ' - -•• 1'3? iors. Tickets are available at the t * ,, *u door. Call (734) 728-5010 for *3- " , ••V*T*».t-flJiUE more information. Participants - J SFi-PV! must be 60 years of age and «vy

schools, retiring from her full- FIRST CITIZEN time job in 1992. She continues FROM PAGE A1 working part time for the dis­ trict, helping with an arthritis halo? It must be invisible. aquatics classes and a youth "She's a sweetheart" longtime swim program. ft**"'* friend Barb Polich said. Doran, a former Westland On Tuesday, Doran, 67, was resident now living in Wayne, named this year's recipient of helped open the district's Dyer the First Citizen Award, given Center pool in 1980. by the Westland Observer and "She's very reliable and very the Westland Chamber of dependable. She's always cheer­ Commerce. She will be honored ful, and she does her job very during an April 21 ceremony at well," said Carolyn Hatcher- the Hellenic Cultural Center. Baron, a district paraprofes- *> sional who knows Doran. "She "It's totally amazing. I'm in *•> awe " Doran said. "I've known is always willing to help out." about this award, but I've never Doran is a twice-married • * considered what I do worthy of widow, a parent or stepparent this. There are so many great to seven children, and a grand­ 1 j "*u citizens in Westland. I certainly mother of 12. . ftA,-

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PROJECT 180 COMMUNITY CALENDAR Listings for the Community Calendar Wayne. Doors open at 9 a.m. Food is resistance exercises. Wear loose-fit­ www.mihometown.com/oe/Plymouth Annapolis in Wayne. Any honorably FROM PAGE A1 should be submitted in writing. They available. Proceeds go to charity. Call ting clothing and comfortable shoes.' CantonVVA for more information. discharged Veteran that is in need or ; can be mailed to Sue Mason at 36251 (734)728-3020. Light weights and an exercise mat are Friends of library homeless and wants a better quality at the Bavarian Lodge in Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150, by fax at K of C Bingo suggested. Classes are 10:15 a.m. The Friends of the William P. Faust of life can call (734) 728-0527. Frankenmuth, T-shirts from (734) 591-7279 or by e-mail at sma- Pope John XXIII Assembly of the Monday, 5 p.m. Wednesday, 10:15 a.m. Public Library organization meets at 2 Pet-A-Pet local colleges and universities, [email protected]. For more Knights of Columbus Council 1536 Friday, at $3 per person per class. p.m. the second Tuesday of each The Pet-A-Pet animal visitation pro­ a Westland Bowl package, one information, call (734) 953-2112. hosts bingo games at 6:45 p.m. Sign up at the front desk at the month at the library, 6123 Central City gram provides pet therapy with the free week at the Livonia Family Thursdays. The games are in the Westland Friendship Center or call Parkway. Call (734) 326-6123. Meetings help of volunteers. Pets should be YMCA summer camp and vari­ UPCOMING EVINTS Livonia Elks Lodge, 31117 Plymouth (734)722-7632. last about one hour and are open to friendly, well-behaved and must have ous games and books. Road, one block east of Merriman in Travel Group the public. The group also holds a current vaccinations. There is a $5 "We think the breakout ses­ Ladies Literary Club Livonia. Call (734) 425-2246. The Friendship Travel Group meets 1 book sale during regular library hours membership fee. Volunteer opportuni­ sions are a great incentive to The Ladies Literary Club will hold its p.m. the second Friday of each month at the library. ties are available at Hope Nursing attend, not to mention the free annual scholarship fund-raiser 9 a.m.- FOR SENIORS (unless a large event is scheduled) in. in Harmony Care Center, 6:30 p.m. the third stuff we're giving away," Mitter 2 p.m. Saturday, April 8, at the First the Westland Friendship Center, 1119 N. The Wayne Chapter of the Barbershop Tuesday of the month. (Marie Johnson, said. Congregational Church, 2 Towne Friendship Center Newburgh. Programs include celebra­ Harmony Society meets at 7:30 p.m. (734) 326-1200), and Marquette House, While the program is geared Square in downtown Wayne (Wayne The Senior Resources Department tion of birthdays, door prizes, descrip­ Tuesdays at Kirk of Our Savior 10:30 a.m. the second Wednesday .of • for parents, it doesn't mean the Road between eastbound and west­ (Friendship Center), 1119 N. Newburgh, tion of new classes or programs, Presbyterian Church, 36660 Cherry the month {Lorna Johnson, (734) 425-. kids need to stay home. Child bound Michigan Avenue). The club wilt Westland, offers a variety of programs speakers from tour companies, Hill, west of Wayne Road, Westland. 1681). There are also openings at Garden City Hospital, 3 p.m. the fourth care will be provided for young­ have a "second time around sale" and for older adults. The Web site overview of day/ overnight trips and ' Gentlemen interested in the chapter's Thursday of the month (Stacy Suida, : sters ages 5-10 with employees bake sale, featuring lots of good and www.ci.westland.mi.us offers more refreshments. Cail (734) 722-7632. Renaissance Chorus or who enjoy (734)458-4392). of Wayne Parks and Recreation "gently" used household items for information. Call (734) 722-7632. Dyer Center quarteting can call membership chair­ coming to the school to provide, sale. Baked goods will also be for sale. Senior dinners The Wayne-Westland school district's man Bob Wolf at (734) 421-1652, or Zonta Club j All proceeds from this sale go to the : activities in the school gymna­ The Wayne Ford Civic League hosts Dyer Senior Adult Center offers activi­ attend a rehearsal. The Zonta Club of Northwest Wayne - Frances Blain Hilts Scholarship Fund. sium. * Senior Dinner Dances with live ties Monday-Thursday at the center,, Civil Air Patrol County, a service club to advance the * The club awards two scholarships There also will be facepaint- entertainment several times each on Marquette between Wayne and Emergency service is just one of the status of women, meets every month each year for higher education. ; ing and plenty of food. Chef month for couples and singles 50 Newburgh roads. Mondays, Senior congressionaliy mandated missions of on the fourth Monday at the Holiday Typically, one student from John Tony Paquette of the William years and older. The cost is $8 dona­ Chorus at 1:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, arts, the Civil Air Patrol, which includes Inn, Livonia. For more information, Glenn and one student from Wayne • D. Ford Career Technical tion for members of the league and crafts and needlework at 9:30 a.m.; ground and air search-and-rescue calf Pat Harris at (734) 420-2920 Memorial receive scholarships. For Center will be doing the cook­ $10 Wednesdays, kitchen band, 10 a.m., operations. The Civil Air Patrol, which more information about donating Franklin PTSA ing, providing hot dogs, cookies bingo at 1 p.m.; Thursdays, ceramics, is the official U.S. Air Force auxiliary, contact Sue at (734) 641-9188, or Carol donation for non-members. All dances The Franklin High School PTSA is seek­ and/or brownies, A&W Root arts, crafts at 9:30 a.m. is made up of civilian volunteers. To at (734) 728-7343.' start at noon and run until 3-3:30 p.m. ing members. Membership is open to • Beer and bottled Water. learn more about CAP or training as Lobster dinner Meals include beer, wine, and fountain those who care about the schools and, an air crew or ground team member, Lou Toarmina of Toarmina's The Rotary Club of Dearborn Heights pop. For information and schedules, ORGANIZATIONS the community. Members need not contact the Willow Run Composite Pizza is again providing pizza. will present its annual Gala Lobster call (734) 728-5010 have a student in the school. Price is * Squadron (MI-260). Call Capt. Dane He partnered with the district Dinner Saturday April 22, at Joy Crochet & Knit Toastmasters $3 for students, $5 for adults. Checks -, Hansen, deputy commander/recruiter, for the first Project 180 You Manor, 28999 Joy, Westland. The A crochet and knit group meets 9:30 The Westland Easy Talkers should be made payable to Franklin at (734) 485-3021 or visit the Web site .Can! in October 2004, baking doors will open at 6 p.m., dinner will a.m. every Thursday at the Friendship Toastmasters Club can help people PTSA and sent to 31000 Joy, Livonia www,members.home.net/cap!ibera- and serving 50 pizzas to partic­ be served at 7 p.m. Advance tickets Center on Newburgh near Marquette. overcome their fear of speaking in Ml 48150. torsA ipants. are $65 each or $475 for tables of Beverly Kaminski is the instructor. front of people by teaching public Tutorial program Mitter is asking that parents eight and include a full open bar, two Participants should bring a type "G" speaking in a friendly and supportive Habitat help A tutoring program for students is call the center at (734) 419- lobsters, roast beef au jus, eggplant crochet hook. Those interested carl atmosphere. The club meets at 6:30 The Western Wayne affiliate of Habitat offered at the Salvation Army Wayne- 2709 to preregister for Project parmesan, vegetable, salad and sign up at the center's front desk or p.m. Thursday evenings at Denny's for Humanity is seeking volunteers to Westiand Corps Community Center, 180 Too. The sessions will be dessert buffet and beverages. After call (734) 722-7632. Restaurant, 7725 Wayne Road at help with building homes, office 2300 Venoy in Westland. The program, held in classrooms with seating dinner, there will be a silent auction, Visually Impaired Cowan. For more information, cail duties and fund-raising. No experi­ 3:45-5:15 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays, for about 30 people. Parents, door prizes, and dancing. For ticket The Visually Impaired Persons (VIPs) John Elbe at (734) 414-3401 or Curt ence necessary. Training will be pro­ is for students 9 and older in Wayne, however, can show up the day information or reservations, call (313) support group meets 12:30 p.m. every Gottlieb at (734) 525-8445. vided. For information, call (734) 459- Westland and Romulus. of the event and still partici­ 565-0061 or visit the Web site at dear- Friday at the Friendship Center, 1119 N. Vietnam Vets 7744. For information on participating or pate. bornheightsrotary.org. Newburgh, Westland. Participants The Plymouth-Canton Vietnam Veteran's Haven volunteering, cail Tyrone Peterson, Board President Frederick share information and meet others. Veterans of America, Chapter 528, Veteran's Haven operates a car, boat, (734) 722-3660. Tutors need to have at least a high school education, Weaver was looking for an - Those interested in joining can be meet at 7:30 p.m. the second Monday camper and real estate-donation pro­ opportunity for the board to scheduled on a bus route for trans­ of every month at the Plymouth VFW gram. Donations are tax-deductible. M.O.M.S. impact oil the district when he portation. For information, call (734) Post 6695, on S. Mill Street, just For information, call (734) 728-0527. M.O.M.S, Club of Canton/ Westland is a came up with the idea of going Maltese American 722-7632. north of Ann Arbor Road. If you Food is distributed to veterans once a nonprofit support group for stay-at- into schools and areas where Maltese American Benevolent Society, Choir served in the U.S. military between month throughout the month and home mothers. students are underachieving on a non-profit organization, is holding a The Senior Choir, under the leadership 1964 and 1975, even, if not, "in coun­ there is a supplemental food program •There are weekly events, Mom's Night the state's Michigan bingo at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the of Robert Cassidy, is open to those try" (combat zone) you are still eligi­ 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays. The Out, age-oriented play groups and Educational Assessment Wayne Ford Civic League 1645 N. who like to sing. It meets 9:30 a.m. ble to become a member. Visjtthe Veteran Haven's Outreach Center 4924 more. For information, call Wendy, Program tests. Wayne Road, Westland. The hall opens Thursday. For information, call the Web site at S. Wayne Road two blocks south of (734) 398-6957. The first installment attract­ at 4:30 p.m. , Friendship Center, (734) 722-7632. • ed 800 adults and children and VFW Bingo Hearing checks offered words of wisdom, job Veterans of Foreign Wars 3323 Every third Tuesday of each month, a opportunities, food and enter­ Auxiliary has bingo 6:30 p.m. every representative from Personalized tainment for the students and Thursday at 1055 S. Wayne Road, Hearing Care of Westland will check families of Lincoln and Westland. There is a snack bar. The and clean hearing aids free, 2-3 p.m. Jefferson-Barns Elementary post has bingo at 1 p.m. every Sunday by appointment only. Call (734) 722- schools. at the same place. Call (734) 326-3323. 7632 for more information. "This Project 180 Too has as St. Mel Church Exercise its agenda to reach out in posi­ Bingo begins at>6:45 p.m. Fridays in St. Simply Jazzercise is designed for tive way to community" said Mel Church activities building, on exercisers older than 40. The program Weaver in announcing the new inkster Road north of Warren. Doors provides a-iow to moderate workout. . initiative. "As a board, we stand open at 4 p.m. Food is available. The exercise improves strength, flexi­ by this community, especially Shamrock Bingo bility, balance, posture, coordination the children, We'll do whatever Bingo begins at 11 a.m. Wednesdays at and cardiovascular endurance. It we can so everyone has an the Knights of Columbus Hall, 35100 incorporates simple dance routines opportunity to excel in life. Van Born, east of Wayne Road in with walking or jogging patterns and "We hope a spark will be ignited in families' hearts and children's eyes to turn around their thinking from it's always going to be like this to I can do great things in my life if I'm Back Pain? willing to work hard enough and never give up." Southfield, MI - According to a recently released back pain relief report, most back pain sufferers have no idea how to Trustee Martha Pitsenbarger, eliminate their pain. Some use heat, others ice. From who helped inflate 1,000 heli­ um balloons at the October sleeping on the floor, to pillows underneath the legs, back 2004 event, is glad the board is pain relief techniques very. But thanks to a free report, local « doing another one. back pain sufferers finally know exactly what to do. To get a S "I thought it was a highlight copy of the free "Back Pain Relief Report", call toll-free, | of board last year and I hope 1-888-744-2225. 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Tickets are now available at $25 each with a limit of 2,000 tickets to be sold. Call Lauren Altaian at (248)-539- 9970 or by e-mail at friendsof- camp @ msn.com.

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OE08394231.eps www.hometownlife.com COUNTY NEWS Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, April 13,2006 (*) Congressional candidates stake out warm BY HUGH GALLAGHER McCotter has been a sup­ Some have called the vio­ about commerce? Insurgency He said Rumsfeld has made STAFF WRITER porter of the war in Iraq and lence between the two groups thrives because there is no way mistakes, but that a change argues that despite the depri­ the beginnings of a civil war. to make a living, there is no wouldn't improve things. With poll numbers showing vations of the war, life is better "If this were a full-fledged way to take care of families." On the situation between eroding support for the war in in Iraq then it was under civil war, this debate wouldn't McCotter and Trupiano agree Israel and Palestine, McCotter Iraq and for President George Saddam Hussein. But he has be happening," McCotter said. that this is not the time to talk and Trupiano differed on how to W. Bush, despite a healthy been critical of the Bush He said the government, about pulling out of the country. deal with Hamas, which recently national economy, the war is administration for its prosecu­ police and army would be col­ "It makes no sense to just pull won the majority in the looming as a major issue in tion of the war and for not lapsing if this were a civil war. out and I would never advocate Palestinian parliament. this year's congressional elec­ Trupiano building solid grass-roots sup­ He said insurgents are taking at Monday morning, we're out of McCotter said that Israel could­ tion. pendent panel to review U.S. port from the various factions advantage of the long-held ani­ here folks," Trupiano said. "I do n't deal with an organization Democrats are hoping that efforts in Iraq. In March, an within the country. mosity between the two think the Democrats have a dedicated to its own destruction. concern about the war and Iraq Study Group was formed, Trupiano said he opposed Muslim sects and the instabili­ tougher and smarter agenda to He said he favors some kind of anxiety about the local econo­ co-chaired by former Secretary the .war from the beginning. ty of the Iraq government. do that. At some point you have sanctions against the Hamas my may help, them regain con­ of State James Baker, a "We haven't been smart, we "What you have is a struggle to tell the government of Iraq government. trol of one or both houses of Republican, and former haven't been tough," he said. ampng the Shiite, especially that this is not going to work. ... Tupiano said Israel should Congress. Democratic Congressman Lee "There is no level where we those concerned about the You have to put together a defini­ negotiate with Hamas because In the 11th Congressional Hamilton, now director of the can see measurable results." Iranian influence," he said*. tive calendar and have a leader of "they have to. We can't ignore District, incumbent Woodrow Wilson Recently, prominent Shiite McCotter said the violence your government that you can what happened in the election." • Republican U.S. Rep. International Center for leaders have requested that between Sunni and Shiite is agree on." But he added that he didn't have Thaddeus McCotter and Scholars. The bipartisan group Prime Minister Ibrahim being excacerbated by the McCotter has been to Iraq on any answers for the continuing Democratic challenger Tony includes Robert M. Gates, Jafaari, also a Shiite, withdraw insurgents. several congressional visits and problems between Israel and Trupiano are both critical of Rudolph W. Giuliani, Vernon from seeking a second term Trupiano sees other motives said progress has been made Palestine. Bush's handling of the war, but Jordan, Leon Panetta, William because of an inability to form in the conflicts between the despite Bush administration mis­ Both men agreed that Bush offer different perspectives on Perry, Charles Robb and Alan a government with support various factions in the country. takes. However, he said he dis­ did the right thing in acting Simpson. what needs to be done. from the Sunni and Kurdish "I still think the factions are agrees with those who are calling quickly to denounce the threat­ In separate interviews, "It can't hurt, whatever it minorities. trying to decide, at the end of for the resignation of Secretary of ened execution of an McCotter and Trupiano shared does," McCotter said. "It's a The split between different the day, how they're going split Defense Donald Rumsfeld. Afghanistan man who converted their views on Iraq and other panel of people who have been Shiite factions comes at a time up the oil money in some kind "I think the time for that has to Christianity from Islam. The international issues. distinguished throughout their of escalating violence between of fashion, and I didn't say passed," he said, "I have a differ­ man was later freed and given In November, McCotter careers, Republicans and the dominant Shiite Muslims equitable because there is no ent view from others because, as asylum in Italy. joined five other Republican Democrats, who are not invest­ and the minority Sunni, who equitable way," Trupiano said. someone from a manufacturing congressmen in calling on the ed in some of the mistakes that once controlled the country's "Where does that leave the state, I disagree with his idea [email protected] president to appoint an inde- have been made." government under Hussein. infrastructure of Iraq? What about a lighter military." 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Evidence of past sins are easy to spot in the form of mercury-contaminated fish and "no swimming" signs on public beaches, a host of invasive species playing havoc with the fragile Great Lakes ecosystem and repeated efforts to siphon off millions of gallons of lake water to slake the collective thirst of other parts of the country. But there is hope in the form of a law recently signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm that bans dumping of contami­ nated dredge materials in open waters, and two bills , @$ax> €&*sesm $ eamim*- making their way through Congress to fund a host of Great Lakes improvement initiatives. While the state law helps stop the formerly shameful LETTERS practice of using the Great Lakes as a giant sewer system, it is the federal initiative that could have a real impact for Energy is misdirected grade-point average was below 2.0 (out of A matter of time future generations. The spending plan would earmark Volunteer energy is hard to come by in 4.0). To augment the strengthened cur­ President Bush in a recent speech said more than $20 billion to fix outdated and groundwater our high-pressure society, and the Livonia riculum, the Michigan legislature might he has the utmost compassion for the contaminating water and sewer systems nationwide, but Schools are no exception. Parent and com­ consider the following: eliminate the families whose jobs have been outsource! i with an emphasis on the Great Lakes basin, and would munity volunteers in the schools prpvide a grade of "D" and require all students to My question is, what form will this com- - earmark an additional $3 billion plus1 to fund an assort­ vital service to kids and families. Many of maintain an average of 70 percent in passion take? ment of existing and new Great Lakes initiatives. those community volunteers worked on every class to pass. Then stick to it! Has he any practical plan for saving the study that resulted in the school board Mr. Power talks about parents who American jobs? With the war raging on in Iraq and federal dollars at a pre­ adoption of the Legacy plan for maximiz­ complain about the difficulty of classes, Compassion is one thing, but being mium, it will not be easy to get these bills signed into law, par­ ing investing in school programs and min­ and he's right. Teachers complain, too, unable to make your mortgage payment, ticularly by a president who is widely perceived as "pro-busi­ imizing the cost of maintaining buildings often when principals allow students who your car payment or send your children t» - ness" even at the expense of the environment But we should and grounds. should not receive credit in a class to earn college has become the results of out­ all do our part to drive home the point mat while the Great Now, a great deal of that vitally needed a passing grade of'D* with far less than 60 sourcing. You can promise to retrain Lakes may be ours to enjoy and protect, we cannot do it alone. volunteer energy is being misdirected into percent overall in classwork, homework workers but the reality is that this takes a school board recall campaign that can­ and tests. time and in fact, may only be an empty not make any positive contribution to the If we want to remain competitive in the promise. betterment of the schools. At worst, it is a world, we must make greater demands of The ultimate agenda by the Bush - Rich traditions mark destructive force without any clear vision students and their parents. One year of administration is to make the rich richer Z. of what the school board should do differ­ massive failures would surely get every­ and the poor destitute. Ross Perot called it ently. Should the board keep open build­ one's attention. when he said, "If we lose our manufactur-— Easter and Passover ings whose fixed costs cut deeply into dol­ Carol Popp ing base, America will never be the same* -^ lars for academic programs? Don't we The fact is NAFTA will bring the want our elected representatives to be American standard of living down for the Family dinners, special rituals, special symbols and constantly exploring and implementing average citizen. remembering and retelling the stories of the past. This ways to reduce brick and mortar expenses Being a foreign born and a U.S. citizen America cannot compete with cheap week marks a special time for Christians and Jews with so the kids can have more program by choice, I was not exposed to much his­ labor, but corporations will thrive on it. tKe celebrations of Easter and Passover. options? tory of the United States — but a recent We have to start making products in SSbr Jews, Passover is the commemoration of the Jewish Don't support the recall effort, and trip to Washington, D.C. and Virginia, America again. exodus from slavery. For Christians, this week marks don't sign a petition to recall a board however, kindled my interest in George Robert Leal Holy Week leading up to the celebration of Easter, the member. Instead, learn the positions of Washington and the other founding Farmington Hills Holiest of Christian holidays and not just another reason the candidates in the upcoming school fathers. In my reading, I came across f$f; jelly beans and chocolate bunnies. board election and then vote for the can­ Washington's Farewell Address of 1796 No favors here Sgjn the gospels, Christ's last days take place during didate who most closely represents your and was surprised at how much his com­ P^sover and the early Christians linked Easter to the views. That would be far more construc­ ments resonate today. People who defend the presence of ille-1 Passover celebration. tive than any recall. Washington was greatly concerned with gal immigrants in the United States ! The eight days of Passover, which began at sundown Richard C. McKnight preserving the union because of the divide always put forth the same weak justifica- ! Wednesday, are celebrated the first two nights with a Westland created by Hamilton's Federalist Party and tion for illegal aliens who take American feast called a seder, a ceremonial dinner marked by the Jefferson's Republican Party. This is . jobs: "They do work Americans refuse to ; retelling of the story of the exodus from Egypt through Not the right decision reflected in his words in the Farewell --. do." ; Address. Let us look at one of his state­ Americans refuse to do the jobs because i the use of prayers, songs and foods. ments about political parties. -Passover includes many symbolic foods and rituals. I write in response to your April 6 edito­ the pay is kept artificially low by the illegal i IS&atzoh, an unleavened bread, is eaten to remember the rial titled 'Governor's vetoes are risky, but The alternate domination of one faction workers. right.' The only politics being played here (political) over another, sharpened by the Israelites had no time to prepare bread with yeast when Employers would still need those jobs ; are between our governor and Detroit spirit of revenge, natural to party dissen­ to be done whether the illegal aliens were ; they fled the Pharaoh. Horseradish is eaten to reflect the Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick. sion, which in different ages and countries here or not. \ bitter affliction of slavery. Four cups of wine in the course The governor's veto of my legislation to has perpetrated the most horrid enormi­ If the illegal aliens were not here, the ! of the dinner commemorates the four phases, of Exodus bring regional oversight to the Detroit ties, is itself a frightful despotism. But this employers would have no choice but to \ — freedom, deliverance, redemption and release. Water and Sewerage Department is leads at length to a more formal and per­ turn to their only resource, American . * In addition to home-based rituals, there are also prayer unpopular with voters for a reason. manent despotism. workers, and pay whatever it took to keep i services at synagogues with special prayers of thanksgiving. People's water bills keep rising and ques­ The disorders and miseries which result those American workers coming into I For Christians, Holy Week retells and commemorates tions about how contracts are awarded at gradually incline the minds of men to seek work every day. < Christ's last days on Earth and his resurrection from the the department are more abundant than security and repose in the absolute power The upshot of all this is that the illegal ; dead more than 2,000 years ago. answers. of an individual; and sooner or later the aliens are undercutting our pay structure, ' The Christian Bible says Jesus was God's son, con­ My legislation was not conceived as chief of some prevailing faction, more able not doingus a favor. ceived by the Holy Spirit and born of a virgin and who some election year stunt I have been or more fortunate than his competitors, Long prison sentences for the employ- ] took on everyone else's sins by dying on the cross. Easter working on this issue since the day I turns this disposition to the purposes of ers who give work to illegal aliens is the I isuat the end of the 46-day long Lenten season, which entered office back in 2003. his own elevation, on the ruin of public only way to end this problem. ; began Ash Wednesday and ends with Easter. Today is The bill just vetoed by the governor cor­ liberty. Thomas McFarland Maundy or Holy Thursday, which is a commemoration rected the concerns she raised in vetoing What is surprising, and a sign of his Madison Heights' ofvthe Last Supper, where the disciples gathered with similar legislation three years ago. Her greatness, is that Washington not only Jesus to mark the Passover meal the evening before his veto now is not an attempt to help foster railed against political parties, but warned crucifixion. regional cooperation, but one to protect a about the absolute power of its leader. political ally with questionable business Orthodox Christians, who use the revised Julian Looking at the political situation today, practices from any type of accountability we see wholesale corruption and incom­ Calendar to calculate the religious holiday, will celebrate whatsoever. petence and a threat to individual liberty. Ea£ter on Sunday, April 23. SHARE YOUR OPINIONS The governor didn't make a risky deci­ I can imagine, a radical solution which . freedom, renewal, redemption, resurrection. The rich sion, she took the easy way out. And if you would be to generate a constitutional We. welcome your letters to the editor. Please traditions of faith and family come together this week asked the constituents I serve who have amendment called the, George Include your name, address and phone number • with special significance. called and written my office and that I l Washington Amendment's outlawing for verification. We ask that your letters be 400 have spoken to at events and town hall political parties and lobbyists. It would words or less. We may edit for clarity, space and.' meetings, I do not believe they would tell require that all representatives be inde­ content. you that she made the right decision pendents with no political ties. WESTLANO either. I would further add the requirement Mail: Laura M. Toy that all prospective representatives be Letters to the editor State Senator, 6th District required to pass a professional exam to Westland Observer PUBLISHED THURSDAY AND SUNDAY ensure that have a knowledge of our 36251 Schoolcraft •'• Constitution and history, and the needs of Livonia, Ml 48150 ' Demand more of students their constituents. This would replace the Phil Power's column on new graduation requirements of the present system of just Fax: Sue Mason Marty Carry standards raises my spirits. being alive and a member of a political (734)591-7279 . .; Community Editor Advertising Director As a former teacher (middle and high party. school) I often lamented the number of James McMenamin E-mail: j Hugh Gallagher Peter Neill graduates each year whose collective West Bloomfleld [email protected] • Managing Editor Vice President General Manager Susan Rosiek Executive Editor QUOTABLE Our fundamental purposes are to enhance the lives of our "She's the unsung hero in the group. 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My good-paying, middle-class fac­ itself on the scrap heap of history. family and watch, secretly oldest bromer was a card-aarying member of tory job, join the military or I propose that in the 2008-09 school year, wishing I was the cherubic the Columbia Record Club and had a stockpile Tom work on the family farm. the dropout age to. be raised permanently from Sue face flashing across the televi­ of LPs. We could go from Peter and the Wolf to Watkins Those days are long gone and 16 to 18. This would give our schools, parents Mason sion screen. Suburban Detroit ThereAin'tNothing Like a Z>ame with the ;'t are not coming back. and studentsthe time to modify their attitudes, was nowhere near New York change of a record. Most factories today are laying off workers beliefs and programs and time to develop alter­ City, but Bernstein had a way of drawing all It wasn't until high school and college that I s+ and those that are hiring require more than a native school models that comply with the high who watched into the performance. saw my first live theater performances. I high school diploma. standards set by the state Board of Education. In 14 years, Bernstein did 53 Young People's learned to love student tickets and mezzanine The armed services do not accept There are countless examples where creative Concerts, fillingthe m with the music of such seats at the Fisher and the Music Hall, where I <• dropouts and I doubt that teens from Wayne, educators have developed innovative programs greats as Dmitri Shostakovich, Paul saw Rudolf Nureyev dance in Swan Lake. I Oakland and Macomb counties are leaving to meet the needs of kids at risk of dropping Hindemith, Gustav Hoist, Aaron Copland and conned my brother out of his Detroit school to go work on the family farm. out. Charles Ives. I didn't see all 53, but vividly Symphony tickets so I could see a high school We have moved from a society where you Our students in our schools and on our remember watching them on Sunday after­ friend perform with the Mount Holyoke could "lift for a living" to a society where every­ streets today will confront a rapidly changing, noons. It was through him I would first hear College Choir. one needs to be able to "think for'a living." disruptive, information- and technologically- music like the 1812 Overture and jump at the I've tried to expose my kids to the fine arts Given today's fast-paced global economy, to driven world that will defy predictability. It is sound of the cannon being fired, even though through children's plays at CLeary and at the allow children to leave school without the edu­ our collective responsibility to make sure they he had warned us about it. State Wayne Theater in Wayne. I want them to cation they need and deserve is state-sponsored are ready. His concerts were considered so important know there's more to music than bad rhyming, stupidity at best and institutionalized racism at I ask, is it OK for your son or daughter to that for three years, CBS played them during that theater doesn't always fit on the seven- its very worst. leave school without, at a minimum, a high prime time Saturdays before parking them in inch screen of a portable DVD player. If we had the horrific dropout statistics in school diploma? If it is not good enough for ouf that Sunday afternoon time slot Luckily, they I want them to see the vast expanse of the our white, middle-elass suburbs as we do in children, it should not be good enough for any­ played during the winter months or we may musical landscape, and they do seem to be Native American, African-American or one's child! have missed them, especially the one summer willing to explore. But will they be willing to Hispanic American communities, Michigan cit­ Also, let's not forget that this is one social my father cut the plug off the TV. He wanted do a second concert? I would say yes, but .only izens would be marching on Lansing demand­ problem with a built-in funding solution. us outside playing, hot sitting in front what he if I promise to tape WWE Smackdown for my ing that our elected officials do something. If Under Proposal A, the state funds schools by fondly called the boob tube. son. That way he won't put a bum's rush on me the dropout rates in some school districts were the number of students attending, so for every With two kids who gravitate to Channel 299 to leave as soon as the concert is over. The classified as a public health issue, it would be child who drops out, the local school loses sev­ on Direct TV to watch such shows as Drake & applause was hardly fading and he was urging considered an epidemic. eral thousands of dollars. In most urban school Josh and consider the Kids Choice Awards cul­ me to hurry up. We need to raise the drop out age and do it districts with federal and state funds, the ture, I had a plan to con them into attending The concert was sponsored by the Garden npw! However, it is more than just simply schools stand to lose in excess of $10,000 for the concert with me. Much to my surprise, I City Schools' Foundation for Educational changing the legal age one can drop out. As each child who drops out. didn't need to con, they willingly agreed to go. Excellence and, while the crowd wasn't large, responsible adults and educators, there is a We will never have strong or cool cities, a It was our first venture into a music venue, it was a good start at bringing more cultural moral, societal and economic imperative to vibrant region and a productive state unless we and I wasn't sure how well it would go over, activities to the community. Hopefully, there develop appropriate alternative programs to do more to educate all of our children to world- especially with music that in no way, shape or will be more concerts and interest will build in educate children so they may, one day, support class standards. form resembled Will Smith or Black-Eyed them. themselves and their families and fully partici­ Peas. My son did complain after the Overture Hey, Smackdown vs. the Novi Concert pate in our democratic society. Tom Watkins is a business and education consultant. 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REI gives $10,000 to Rouge, Maybury Land says license ATMs a success Two area parks will receive Rouge River, grant presenta­ that maintain and preserve Michigan Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land ating $2,958,688 in revenue. $10,000 donations from tion 9 a.m. Earth Day each community park. reports that in the 12 months since introducing The stand-alone ATM-style stations feature sim­ Recreational Equipment Inc. Saturday, April 22, at Rouge "REI had an amazing 2005," Self-Service Stations for renewing licenses, the ple touch-screen instructions and can dispense Las week REI announced River Park. said REI President and CEO state has recorded 30,000 transactions and $3 new license tabs within seconds. Customers simply plans to dedicate $1 million to • Maybury State Park, Sally Jewell. "As a co-op we million in revenue. scan the bar code on a renewal notice with their community parks across the Partner Organization - Friends share our success with our "Self-Service Stations are a key part of our efforts correct name, address, vehicle information and country. These parks grants are of the Maybury State park, members, employees and the to make a trip to the Secretary of State's office a personal identification number (PIN), then swipe a in addition to the more than grant presentation was set for communities in which we do quick and helpful experience," Land said. "It is debit card or Visa, MasterCard or Discover credit $3 million in grants REI previ­ 10 a.m. Wednesday at Maybury business. I can,t think of a bet­ encouraging to see so many customers using them. card. ously earmarked this year for State Park. ter way to celebrate our success This is another effective way technology can be Tabs may still be purchased online, by phone or outdoor recreation and conser­ Grant recipients were select­ than by dedicating an addi­ used to enhance customer service for the people of mail, but customers who have run out of time to vation causes. ed after REI employees identi­ tional $1 million to support Michigan. I recommend that anyone who has not use those methods of who would otherwise have to A total of 100 parks grants, fied community parks that our community parks. The used these machines yet give them a try. It's as easy wait for service at the counter can obtain renewals each in the amount of were of particular interest to importance of these parks is as 'Scan, Pay, Go."' quickly and easily at the Self-Service Station. $10,000, will be given to non­ their customers, offered out­ immeasurable in getting peo­ There are 28 self-service machines statewide, 17 Livonia Area SUPER Center is at 17176 profit organizations dedicated door recreation opportunities, ple outdoors - as recreation of which my be accessed 24 hours a day, seven days Farmington Road in the Burton Hollow Plaza. to the preservation and main­ and were in close proximity to areas, as community gathering a week by customers, They are located at 23 PLUS PLUS offices are located at 25700 Joy Road, tenance of community parks an REI store. spaces and often, as our chil- Offices and five Super Centers throughout 17 coun­ Redford and 44948 Ford Road, Canton. dren,s first introduction, to the throughout the U.S. Seven Once specific parks were ties. Prom April 1, 2005, through March 31,2006, The department Web site is . natural world." community organizations in selected, REI worked with there were 29,619 tab renewal transactions, gener­ www.Michigan.gov/sos for more information Colorado will receive a grant park officials to identify a non­ that will benefit a specific park. profit group that provides vol­ The benefiting parks and part­ unteer care for each park. In ner organizations include: collaboration with the local • Rouge River Park, Partner parks, these non-profit groups Organization - Friends of the will dedicate funds to projects "My bank's home equity line of credit was really good... for them. jinniiiiiuimiimiiitwww So I switched to Community Choice "It's like Credit Union for a line of credit that Cedar Point was even better... the train!" ^-es"" THE ROEPER SCHOOL Forme. WHERE GIFTED STUDENTS LOVE TO LEARN 248.203.7317 WWW.ROEPER.ORG "My bank acts like the most important part of a loan is how

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If amed to the honor roll at Christopher Button, Michael Cach, Kody Duhl, Joshua Ouprie, Mikayla Jackson, Rebecca Jarvis, Joshua McGrath, Troy McGuigan, Paige Salisbury, Thomas Sample, Amber the end of the first semester Ashiey Cadaret, Jessica Campbell, Edwards, Eric Eldridge, Daishanae Jenderat, Samon Jenkins, Amanda McKellar. Santo-Gawrecki, Austin Schacht, honor roll at Marshall Middle Aiyssa Canzoneri, Ernestine Carlos, Elliott-Hughey, Ariel Ellis, Halee Johnson, Jayiynn Johnson, Je"Na Devon McMillian, Katelyn McNally, Kaileigh Schippa, Gerhardt Schuette, Seiiool were: Amanda Caudill, Levi Cavender, Endicott, Scholastica Enechukwu, Johnson. Alex McNellis, Steven McNulty, Kiera Curtis Schwartz, Daniel Selewski, Iristen Acosta, Keith Agee, Bisi Bradley Celmer, Anndre Chambers, Kayla Facto, Sarah Fanny, Joshua Marian Johnson, Christopher Means, Marcus Mecks, Jeffrey Medel, Austin Sharp, Melissa Sheahan, Amber, Aj&nmobi, Ryan Albright, Rachael Aaron Chave, Amber Chave, Angela Ferguson, Meagan Ferguson. Jones, Kaytlyn Jones, Steven Jones, Katie Miller, Kevin Miller, Tony Mills, Shellenbarger, Megan Singh, Kaitlyn Alfeinna, Derrick Amnions, Shayna Chiado, Jessica Churchill, Desiree Raeven Finch, Eileena Flannery, Kaivon Jordan, Alexis Judd, Erin Jackquellne Mitchell, Kelly Money, Skowronski, Aaron Smith, Christian Afprson, Amber Anthony, Heather Clenney, Aida Coka, Taylor Collins, Stoney Flowers, Dane-Michae Foster, Kardei.Coty Kazmierczuk, Rachel Aiyssa Moore, Heidi Moore, Caitlin Smith, Hailey Smith, Raven Smith, Arifrony, Shyenne Anthony, Alexus Michael Copeland, Matilda Corbaxhi, Cassie Fournier, Travis Gabany, Austin Kazmierczuk, Trisha Kelly, Brett Moreno, Michael Morgan, Jajuan Ashley Solberg, Kara Spisz, Joseph Arggtrong, Ryan Arnold, Julianne Brittany Covault, Melissa Cover, Sarah Gagern, Antoinette Galindo, Genevieve Kennedy, Bria Kimbrough, Gabrielle Morton, Jeffrey Morton, Marizza Stanley, Shaina Starks, Marissa AvgS, Ashley Bailey, Sean Bailey, Cox. Galindo, Lauren Gallant, Sean Gerth, Kirchinger, Parker Kirchinger, Drake Muhammad, Robin Mutka, Christopher Stawkey, Karina Stephens, Nicholas Lafren Baker, Samantha'Baker, Cody Crane, Brecon Crawford, UShelle Gibson, Taylor Gibson, Kayla Kitchen, Rachel Klein, Kellie Klepsch, Murdoch Jr, Jeremy Myers, Christian Stevens, Juliana Stewart, Bret Stoddard, Anastasla Strickland, . Barker, Taylor Barnes, Sarah Daniel Croft, John Cunningham, Sarah Gillies, Brandon Girard, Uridon Gjocaj, Arnold Kocibelli, Robert Koehler, Newsome, Ryan Nikula, Ashley Anthony Sumpter, Holly Sutherland, Jett/Tevin Bamett, Amanda Cunningham, Courtney Curlee, Shaim Gornall, Tyler Gower, Paige Nicole Konwinskl, Kristo Korcari. Nowicki, Christopher 0'Oonnell, Stephanie Obeirne, Sarah Oboza, David Swayze, Domonique Sweeting, p. Brittney Dandridge, James Daniel, Grant, Marquise Graves, Lauren Gray, Kelly Kraning, Kelsey Kreger, Kaltra Eberechi Ogbuaku, Mathew Okunawo, Thea Swider-Sisk, Harinder Syan, I^shua Beguhn, Kyle Beguhn, Genevieve Dapremont, Zachary . Tina Groves, Jenna Guarascio. Kruja, Adam Kuk, Sharon Kumari, Ainsworth Orr, Caitlin Osullivan, Bryan Sylvester, Ntkunj Talati, Verica idiiem Bernard, Chelsea Bess, Darling, Beth Darnell, Megan Jonathan Guertin, Paul Gutu, Christine Lamerson, Rachel Landry, Fatlmo Oyedele, Justin Parker, Robert Temelkova, Kiara Thomas, Megan Kca Bizek, Gianna Blannon, Chelsea Guy, Jeffery Guziak, Kiara Lane, Ashley Larimore, Leah Daugherty, Robert Davis, Andree Parker, Joanna Parmenter, Jessica Trantham, Christina Trinh, Tyler jon Blassingame, Angela Blay, Stephanie Gysel, Kyndra Hackett, Laub, Sabrina Lawrence, Rebecca Dawkins, Marlen Dede, Warren Defils, Pesenecker, Ravyn Pete, Janae Pierce, Trombley, Marineia Tupa, Shaquille Boes, Bonjiovonna Bonner, Candace Haggerty, Steven Hall, Ariel Lawrukovich, Shelby Lawson, Ashley . Brionna Delaforce, Amanda Derosia, Christopher Pola, Timothy Powers, Turner, Steven Udell, Andrue Vader> !iCk Borda, Shanell Bradford, Hamby, Kyle Hamlin, Jon Handzfik, Leschinski, Ryan Lesinski, Sean Lewis, Melissa Deyo, Natalie Deyo, Gary Robert Prough, Natalie Qassis, Anna David Vader, Austin Valentine, Keven Alfga Bradke, Kyle, Bray, Halle: Brittany Harden, Brittney Harding, Meianie Libres, Tariq Lockhart, Devin Dickhart. . Quillen, William Rafferty, Hailey Wacker, Kelli Wakeford, Steven Bf||nan, William Brokenshire, Ashley Tamika Harris, Sarah Headrick, Amy Lombard, Maverick Longuski, Karen Nathaniel Dickson, Asha Dixon, Randall, Alec Raymond, Ann Reaume, Wakeford, Justin Walker, Jesse Wailen, Br|wn, Ciarra Brown, Andrew Brozek, Hein, Trevor Hemeren, Leigh-Ann Lopez, Robert Lopez, Marybeth Chelsea Dixon, Briana Domen, Spencer Brooke Reckling, Zachary Redden, Brandon Warnick, Crystal Warra, JoHthon Burlett, Derrica Bush, Kayla Hensley, Jacquelyn Hewitt, Adam Majewski. Dowd, Kathryn Down, Jennifer Drum, Darrion Richardson, Latasha Britany Washington, Corina Watts, Hicks, Thomas Hildebrandt, Brianna Vanessa Dubeau, Alexandra Dudley,. Ramil Manibog, Ray Manibog, Richardson, Joseph Riggio, Devonta Todd Watts, Michael Wegehaupt, Hill. "*r Bronte Manier, Aiyssa Manley, Jalen Riley, Andrew Roberts, Shelby Roberts, Ashley Welts, Kayla West, Devin Wester, Manning, Matthew Markey, John ORDINANCE NO. 248-A-49 Ronald Hill li, Arielle Hines, James Stephanie Roberts, Brittani Robinson, Taylor Whigham, Daisy Williams, Hollenbeck, Melissa Hoppe, Alaysha Marnon, Anthony Mastropietro, Leila Mercedes Robinson, Alexander Simone Wilson, Christopher Wimer, *AN ORDINANCE TO REGULATE AND RESTRICT THE USE Home, Bradley Houghton, Kellee May, Alexis McCarver, Lavarro Rochette, Taylor Rock, Rogelio Kaela Wojtowicz, Ryan Woodhouse, € OF LAND AND STRUCTURES BY DIVIDING THE CITY OF Hubbard, Nicole Hubble, Marketa McClendon, Khadijah McCloud, Kody Rodriguez, Shawn Roegner, Paul Tyler Woodring, Kenneth Woolford, 2? WESTLAND INTO DISTRICTS AND ESTABLISHING THE Hudson, Chelsea Hunt, Ajee Hurst, McCoilum, Angelic McCullers, Erin Rollinson, Antonio Rucker, Anthony Kaitlyn Worthy, Latina Yacks, Krysta # LOCATION AND BOUNDARIES THEREOF BY ADOPTION Shabnum Hussain, Syed Hyder, Nicole McCurtis, Megan McDougall, Jacob Rushlow, Molly Ryder, Shannon Ziegler, Christine Zuke, Brooke Zywick S'OF AN OFFICIAL ZONING DISTRICT MAP; TO SPECIFY Ives, Natasha Jackson, Sabrina McFalls, Molly McFalls, Andrew t THE DISTRICTS WITHIN WHICH LANDS MAY BE USED % FOR BUSINESS, INDUSTRIAL, RESIDENCE AND OTHER £ SPECIFIED PURPOSES; TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS, I REGULATIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND PROHIBITIONS £ GOVERNING THE LOCATION, ERECTION, CITY OF WESTLAND ^CONSTRUCTIONS, RECONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION AND CITY OF WESTLAND NOTICE OF MEETING WUSE OF BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND LAND WITHIN ORDINANCE NO. 248-A-50 & SUCH DISTRICTS; TO LIMIT THE HEIGHT AND BREADTH A petition has been presented to the Planning Commission of the OF BUILDINGS, SIGNS AND OTHER STRUCTURES; TO AN ORDINANCE TO REGULATE AND RESTRICT City of Westland, Wayne County, Michigan: REGULATE THE INTENSITY OF USE OF LOT AREAS AND THE USE OF LAND AND STRUCTURES BY f TO DETERMINE THE SIZE OF YARDS AND OTHER OPEN DIVIDING THE CITY OF WESTLAND INTO Case #2152 - Public Hearing for Proposed Rezoning from H SPACES; TO ESTABLISH SITE DESIGN REGULATIONS DISTRICTS AND ESTABLISHING THE LOCATION THR, Townhouse Residence and R-5, Single Family f AND TO PROVIDE SITE DESIGN REVIEW PROCEDURES AND BOUNDARIES THEREOF BY ADOPTION OF AN Residential to PUD, Planning Unit Development, Parcels f AND STANDARDS; TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES AND OFFICIAL ZONING DISTRICT MAP; TO SPECIFY THE #001-99-0008-000 and 002-99-0080-001, South Side of Ann ^STANDARDS FOR SPECIAL LAND USE AND SPECIAL DISTRICTS WITHIN WHICH LANDS MAY BE USED Arbor Trail, West of Inkster Road, Frank Jonna (Randy *: PLANNED DEVELOPMENT; TO LIMIT CONGESTION IN FOR BUSINESS, INDUSTRIAL, RESIDENCE AND Liepa) Ss-JHE PUBLIC STREETS BY PROVIDING OFF-STREET OTHER SPECIFIED PURPOSES; TO ESTABLISH f "PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS; TO PROVIDE STANDARDS, REGULATIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND t FOR THE RESTRICTION AND GRADUAL ELIMINATION OF PROHIBITIONS GOVERNING THE LOCATION, f; NON-CONFORMING USES OF LAND, BUILDINGS AND ERECTION, CONSTRUCTIONS, RECONSTRUCTION, & STRUCTURES; TO REGULATE SIGNS BY ESTABLISHING ALTERATION AND USE OF BUILDINGS, % RESTRICTIONS UPON THE SIZE, HEIGHT, LOCATION AND STRUCTURES AND LAND WITHIN SUCH £ NUMBER OF PERMISSIBLE SIGNS AND PROHIBITING DISTRICTS; TO LIMIT THE HEIGHT AND BREADTH *i CERTAIN SIGNS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE OF BUILDINGS, SIGNS AND OTHER STRUCTURES; TO REGULATE THE INTENSITY OF USE OF LOT # ADMINISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT AND AMENDMENT AREAS AND TO DETERMINE THE SIZE OF YARDS £.OF THE ORDINANCE, TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS, TO AND OTHER OPEN SPACES; TO ESTABLISH SITE ^ESTABLISH PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS WITH DESIGN REGULATIONS AND TO PROVIDE SITE ^RESPECT TO ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS AND TO DESIGN REVIEW PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS; t PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THE TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS £ ORDINANCE; AND TO REPEAL THE PRIOR ZONING FOR SPECIALLAND USE AND SPECIAL PLANNED •^-ORDINANCE. DEVELOPMENT; TO LIMIT CONGESTION IN THE PUBLIC STREETS BY PROVIDING OFF-STREET ;~ THE CITY OF WESTLAND ORDAINS: PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS; TO X. Section 1. That the zoning map of Ordinance No. 248 of the City PROVIDE FOR THE RESTRICTION AND GRADUAL !;6f Westland be and the same is hereby amended to show PUD ELIMINATION OF NON-CONFORMING USES OF ^district classification where OB district classification is now shown LAND, BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES; TO £m the area situated in the City of Westland, Wayne County, REGULATE SIGNS BY ESTABLISHING -Michigan, described as: RESTRICTIONS UPON THE SIZE, HEIGHT, LOCATION AND NUMBER OF PERMISSIBLE SIGNS t' PARCEL 1 AND PROHIBITING CERTAIN SIGNS; TO PROVIDE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public meeting of the City of ;?; PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 26 T.2S-, R.9E., FOR THE ADMINISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT AND Westland Planning Commission will be held in the City Hall, 36601 *> CITY OF WESTLAND, WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN MORE AMENDMENT OF THE ORDINANCE, TO DEFINE Ford Road, Westland, Michigan at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 2, 2006. C PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE CERTAIN TERMS, TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES *• WEST 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 26, T.2S., R.9E., THENCE S. AND STANDARDS WITH RESPECT TO Written comments must be submitted to the Planning Commission *> 89° 29' 43" E. 60.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST RIGHT­ before 5:00 p.m. one (1) day prior to the scheduled meeting. -OF-WAY LINE OF MERRIMAN ROAD (120 FEET WIDE); ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS AND TO PROVIDE *• THENCE DUE NORTH 454.22 FEET ALONG SAID RIGHT- PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THE Kenneth B. Sharp, Chairman Z OF-WAY LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING THENCE ORDINANCE; AND TO REPEAL THE PRIOR ZONING . WESTLAND PLANNING COMMISSION ? DUE NORTH 1283.38 FEET; THENCE S. 89° 24' 27" E. 564.65 ORDINANCE. *- FEET; THENCE S. 00° 01' 18" E., 260.18 FEET; THENCE N. !" 89° 59! 30" E. 467.14 FEET; THENCE S. 00° 03' 00" E. 71.28 THE CITY OF WESTLAND ORDAINS: Publish: April 13,2006 CFSMM-M &• FEET; THENCE N. 89° 59' 30" E. 44.79 FEET; THENCE S. 00° Section 1. That the zoning map of Ordinance No. 248 of the fOl' 18" E. 316.83 FEET; THENCE S. 89° 58' 52" W. 682.37 City of Westland be and the same is hereby amended to show CB-1 I*'FEET; THENCE S. 00° 00' 38" W. 310.28 FEET; THENCE S. 70° district classification where CB-4 district classification is now CITY OF WESTLAND E"02' 10" W. 107.64 FEET; THENCE S. 43° 01* 14" W. 385.81 shown in the area situated in the City of Westland, Wayne County, STREET; THENCE DUE WEST 30.00 FEET TO A POINT ON Michigan, described as: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING # THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SAID MERRIMAN Lot 308; WAYNE HIGHLANDS SUB NO. 4, of part of the N.E. WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of Section 16.2, SJRGAD AND POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 17.08 1/4 of Sec. 17, T2S., R.9E., Nankin Twp., 1 (now city of Chapter XVI of the Charter of the City of Westland, this Body by •"ACRES AND BEING SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS AND Westland), Wayne County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 52 of Resolution dated, Monday, March 20,2006, set a Public Hearing on ^RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD AND RIGHTS OF THE said petition, and ^PUBLIC OVER MERRIMAN ROAD. Plats, Page 33 of Wayne County Records. WHEREAS, said hearing was held at the time and place appointed, ^PARCEL 2 LU'U Monday, May 1, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the &ART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 26 T.2S, R.9E., Westland City Hall, 36601 Ford Road, Westland, Michigan, and this fcCITY OF WESTLAND, WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN, MORE Body having considered the recommendations of the Planning ^PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE Commission and the advisability of abandoning, vacating and If.WEST 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 26, T.2S., R.9E., THENCE S. terminating the following: *-89° 29' 43" E. 60.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST RIGHT- DESCRIPTION OF ROAD VACATION ; | OF-WAY LINE OF MERRIMAN ROAD (120 FEET WIDE); Proposed vacation and abandonment of Stacy and Schuman Rights- ^THENCE DUE NORTH 1737.60 FEET ALONG SAID RIGHT­ -OF-WAY LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE of-Way, west side ofFarmington Road, north of Ford Road. E'DUE NORTH 292.70 FEET; THENCE S. 89° 59' 53" E. 564.51 KB? §rFEET; THENCE S. 00° 01' 18" E. 298.52 FEET; THENCE N. 89° E:24' 27" W. 564.65 FEET TO SAID EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE BBttt #OF MERRIMAN ROAD AND POINT OF BEGINNING. StCONTAINING 3.83' ACRES AND BEING SUBJECT TO ^EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD AND KRIGHTS OF THE PUBLIC OVER MERRIMAN ROAD. ' ^PARCEL 3 S'PART OF THE NORTHWEST 174 OF SECTION 26 T.2S., R.9E., ^'CITY OF WESTLAND, WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS COMMENCING AT THE WEST 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 26, T.2S., R.9E., THENCE S. t* 89° 29' 43" E. 60.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST RIGHT­ -OF-WAY LINE OF MERRIMAN ROAD (120 FEET WIDE); s^THENCE DUE NORTH 454.22 FEET ALONG SAID EAST ^RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE; THENCE DUE EAST 30.00 FEET; ^THENCE N. 43° 01' 14" E. 385.81 FEET; THENCE N. 70° 02' £•10" E. 107.64 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; f^THENCE N. 00° 00' 38" E. 310.28 FEET; THENCE N. 89° 58' &52" E. 682.37 FEET; THENCE N. 00° 01' 18" W. 316.83 FEET; f? THENCE S. 89° 59' 30" W. 44.79 FEET; THENCE N. 00° 03' 00" Section 2. The other classifications in effect in all other areas sssr £ W. 71.28 FEET; THENCE N. 89° 59' 30" E. 102.80 FEET; S. 00° of the zoning map shall remain in full force and effect. ssru. %. 01' 18" E., 45.09 FEET; THENCE N. 89° 58' 42" E. 35.00 FEET; Sections. Severability. The various parts, sections and £ THENCE S. 00° 01' 18" E. 653.34 FEET, THENCE N. 89° 59' 48" clauses of this Ordinance are hereby declared to be severable. If WW. 774.80 FEET; THENCE S. 70° 02' 10" W. 0.77 FEET TO THE any part, sentence, paragraph,, section or clause is adjudged t POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 6.39 ACRES AND NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that it is in the best unconstitutional or invalid by a Court of competent jurisdiction, the interest of the public that the above-mentioned rights-of-way be fc. BEING SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF remainder of the Ordinance shall not be affected thereby. ££ RECORD. absolutely abandoned, discontinued and vacated. Section 4. Repeal. All other Ordinances or parts of BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, £hat true copies of this notice be ^Section 2. The other classifications in effect in all other areas of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed only to the served, posted and published in accordance with the provisions of gjie zoning map shall remain in fall force and effect. extent necessary to give this Ordinance full force and effect. the City Charter. ^Section 3. Severability. The various parts, sections and clauses Section 5. Publication. The City Clerk shall cause this Eileen DeHart |jj>f this Ordinance are hereby declared to be severable. If any part, Ordinance to be published in the manner required by law. , . City Clerk Sentence, paragraph, section or clause is adjudged unconstitutional Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become jljr invalid by a Court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the effective immediately upon publication thereof. Publish: April 13 & 20,2006 OEDMM«I7 ||>rdinance shall not be affected thereby. ^Section 4. Repeal. All other Ordinances or parts of Ordinances EILEEN DeHART, sin conflict herewith are hereby repealed only to the extent slecessary to give this Ordinance full force and effect. Cheer for the Bisection 5. Publication. The City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance to be published in the manner required by law. hometea «gSection6. Effective', Date. This Ordinance shall become ^Fective immediately upon publication thereof. read todaV's

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If you want to submit an item for the foot-washing and stripping the altar baked fish choices include salmon breakfast Please cail to reserve your Arts Teacher Georgie Wilson and Unity Savior. For more information, call (7343: religion calendar, fax it to (734} 591- in preparation for Good Friday; joint patty and pierogi, and $5 macaroni spot (734) 464-0990. youth director Lin Wilson, at Unity of 522-6830. :::> 7279 or write: Religion Calendar, services at noon and 7 p.m. April 14, and cheese, and pizza dinners, at St. Mission accomplished Livonia, 28660 Five Mile, between Bicycling group Ob-server newspapers, 36251 and Easter Sunday breakfast served in Edith Church, 15089 Newburgh, A Passion musical 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Inkster and Middlebelt. No charge. It is 10 a.m. Saturday, May 6, meet at ; ^ Scftoofcraft. Livonia, Ml 48150. The the fellowship hall 9 a.m'. to 10 a.m. Livonia. Cost is $8, $6 children. Carry April 16, at 28440 Lyndon, north of I- hoped that the program leads to the Nankin Mills Administrative offices deadline for an announcement to worship with special music at 10:30 out dinners available at same prices. • 96, east of Middlebelt, Livonia. Child formation of a community theater parking log on Mines Drive, east of =:> appear in the Thursday edition is a.m., at St. John's Lutheran Church, For questions, call (734) 462-1222. care provided. Cal! (734) 425-6215. group for children. Call (734) 421-1760. Farmington, Westland, Ride geared noon Monday. 13542 Mercedes, one block east of Services ' Easter services Celebrate spring toward the tourist level rider but riders Inkster road, south of Schoolcraft, 7 p.m. Good Friday, April 14, and 9:30 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday, April Celebrate Life, an event to create of ail ability levels are welcome to par­ Redford. Call (313) 538-2660. a.m. 10:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. 16, at the Church of the Holy Spirit, awareness about First Step, a repre­ ticipate. The group will ride every Maundy Thursday service Resurrection Sunday, April 16 (remem­ 9083 Newburgh, between Joy and Ann sentative will talk about the nonprofit Saturday morning at various locations Holy Week worship 7 p.m. Thursday, April 13, at Riverside ber to bring 30 pieces of silver to be Arbor Trail, Livonia. Call (734) 591-0211. organization's services for abused until weather turns cold again. All rid* 7 p.m. Maundy Thursday Holy Park Church of God, 11771 Newburgh, presented to Michigan Christian Lenten Bible study women and children, and sexual ers must wear a helmet. For schedule Communion 7 p.m. April 13,7 p.m. Livonia. Call (734) 464-0990. This is a Campus Ministries), at Memorial Pastor Herschei Ele leads a Lenten assault victims 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, or information, call Ward Presbyterian Good Friday, April 14,7 p.m. Holy time for the entire Family. We will Church of Christ, 35475 Five Mile, Bible Study 6:20-7:10 p.m. Wednesdays, April 26, at Faith Lutheran Church, Church at (248) 374-5920. Saturday Easter Vigil April 15, and 7 have a worship service, communion, Livonia. Cail (734) 464-7156 at Garden City Presbyterian Church, 30000 Five Mile, between Middlebelt Family game night a.m., 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Easter Sunday, and foot washing. Crosstalk 1841 Middlebelt, one block south of and Merriman, Livonia. No charge but 6-8 p.m. Saturday, May 20, at First April 16, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Holy week ' With Paul Clough discussing current Ford. The church continues Sunday call (734) 421-7249 to reserve a spot. United Methodist Church, 6443 Church, 39020 Five Miie, Livonia. Call Services 7 p.m. Maundy Thursday, events and what the Bible has to say services with an adult Bible study at Event includes music, desserts, and a Merriman, Garden City. Cost is $2 per queen-size handmade quilt raffle to 464-0211. April 13r at St. Matthew's United about how God wishes us to respond 8:30 a.m., traditional worship and chil­ person or $5 per family. Come and join benefit First Step. Tickets $1 each, $5 Holy Week services Methodist.Church, 30900 Six Mile, to them 7 p.m. Friday, April 14, at Ward dren's Sunday School at 10 a.m., con­ fun and fellowship. Games and cards for 6 tickets. Maundy Thursday April 13 at 7:30 p.m.; Livonia. Call (734) 422-6038; Presbyterian Church, Northville. No temporary Mustard Seed service at 6 are provided but you are Good Friday April 14 Reflections on Ecumenical worship service noon charge. Free child care provided. Call p.m. Tuesday adult Bible Study at 11 Lecture welcome to bring your own games and fiie Passion 12:30-2 p.m., and Tenebrae April 14, Good Friday, at Church of the (248) 374-5920. a.m. Call (734) 421-7620. Life and Death: Joy and Reality by teach someone how to play a new Worship Service at 8 p.m.; Easter Vigil Savior Reformed Church, 38100 Five Easter egg hunt Lenten services Sister Ann Stamm, doctorate of min­ game. If you have any questions, calf April 15 at 8 p.m., and Easter Sunday Mile, (734) 464-1062, and sunrise serv­ Noon Saturday, April 15, at Nativity 10 a.m. Sundays through Lent and istry, 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, Linda Bodnovits at (734) 425-5653. April 16 at 7 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and'TI ice 7 a.m. Easter Sunday, April 16, at United Church of Christ, 9435 Henry Easter Sunday, and 7:30 p.m. Holy at St. Aidan Catholic Church, 17500 Summer fun a.m., at Holy Cross Evangelical Greenmead Chapel, and 10:30 a.m. Ruff, Livonia. Call (734) 421-6406. Thursday, April 13 at Nardin Park Farmington Road, Livonia. Sister Two sessions from 9 a.m. to noon and Lutheran Church, 30650 Six Mile, Sunday, at St. Matthew's United Easter cantata United Methodist Church, 29887 W. 11 Stamm is a religion professor at 12:30-3:30 p.m. begin June 12 and coh| Livonia. Call (734) 427-1414 or visit Methodist Church, 30900 Six Mile, Amazing Grace 11 a.m. Sunday, April 16, Mile, Farmington Hills. Cail (248) 476- Madonna University. She's served as a tinue weekly through week of Aug. 21* http://hoiycrosstivonia.org. Livonia. Cail (734) 422-6038. at ML Vernon Baptist Church, 8828 8860. police chaplain for more than 25 years. at Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheraij Seniors luncheon Holy week services Wormer, Redford. Everyone is invited. Garage sale The presentation focus on life and Church, 42690 Cherry Will, Canton. Each Noon Thursday, April 13, at Unity of 7:30 p.m. Maundy Thursday, April 13; Call (313) 537-7480. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.Wednesday-Thursday, death as gifts to be cherished. week children will engage in activities Livonia, 28660 Five Mile, between 7:30 p.m. Good Friday Service of Easter worship April 19-20, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Wine, cheese and theology including the sciences, math, health,"' Inkster and Middlebelt. If you can't Shadows April 14; and 8:30 a.m., 9:50 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m, Sunday, April 16,' April 21, at St. Alexander's Church, Six evenings of conversation asking music, arts, and exercise. For ages 4-10 bring a dish, a donation is just right. a.m. and 11 a.m. Easter Sunday, April Gethsemane Missionary Baptist 27835 Shiawassee, between the question, Is there a place for the (children who are 3 but have been \ Jan Rapoport, R.N., will speak on heal­ 16, at St. John Lutheran Church, ELCA, Church in Westland will hold the serv­ Middlebelt and Inkster, Farmington church in the 21st century? 7 p.m. enrolled in preschool are welcome. 't ing touch and laughter as the basis 23225 Gill Road ice at Inkster High School, 3250 Hills. Call (248) 474-5748. Wednesday, April 26 to May 31, at Cost is $60 per week and includes T- j shirt, snacks and field trip fees. Call \ for health and healing. Cail (734) 421- Farmington Hills. Cail (248) 474-0584. Middlebelt. Ali services are signed for Just for kids Church of Our Savior, Presbyterian (734)981-0286. } 1760.. Last Supper re-enactment the deaf community. Call (734) 721- Looking for something for your kids U.S.A, 6655 Middlebelt, West Holy week worship 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 13, presented 2557. Afl are welcome. to do during Spring Break? Kids from Bloomfield. Rev. Jim Faile leads the dis­ Crafters wanted 7:30 D.m. Maundy Thursday, April 13, at by Wayne Westland First United Easter Sunday 5 to 18 years old are invited to make cussions. The public is invited. The For the St. Thomas a'Becket Church Newburg United Methodist Church, Methodist Church and First 7:30 a.m. April 16, at Riverside Park' Candy Animal Crafts 1-3 p.m. Thursday, church holds worship and Sunday Christmas Craft Show to be held 9 i 36500 Ann Arbor Trail, Livonia; ' Congregational Church of Wayne, at Church of God, on northwest corner of April 20, at Riverside Park Church of School 10 a.m. Sundays. For more infor­ a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at 551). Ecumenical worship service noon Three Town Square, Wayne. Open to Plymouth and Newburgh, Livonia, God, 11771 Newburgh, Livonia. Please mation, call (248) 626-7606. S. Lilley Road, Canton. The church is j April 14, Good Friday, at Church of the public. No charge, but a love offering immediately following this service a let us know if your child will attend by Concert now accepting applications for hand­ Savior Reformed Church, 38100 Five will be taken. Call (734) 721-9300 or free hot breakfast will be served to calling (734) 464-0990. You are wel­ BUILDING429 and TAIT perform music made crafts only. Cail (734) 981-1333.1 Mile, (734) 464-1062, and sunrise serv­ (734)721-4801. those in-attendance. At 9:30 a.m. reg­ come to drop off your chiid and while showing segments of the reality ice 7 a.m! Easter Sunday, April 16, at Maundy Thursday service. ular Sunday school classes will be return back at the end of the se'ssion TV series Travel the Road about two Greenmead Chapel, and 9:15 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. April 13, in the sanctuary at available for ail ages. Our Family because there will be adult supervi­ young missionaries 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. at Newburg Church. Call (734) St. James Presbyterian Church, 25350 Worship service begins at 10:45 a.m. sion during the time. April 27, at Faith Baptist Church, 3411 School registration 422-0149. W. Six Mile, Redford. Call (313) 534- All children and youth in attendance Garage sale Airport Road, Waterford. Tickets $24 Hosanna-Tabor Lutheran School is \ Moly Week services 7730. will receive a special filled basket as a 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, April 21, $2 bag • reserved, $18 general admission. Call accepting applications for grades Plf free gift from trie church at the con­ Maundy Thursday, April 13 joint wor­ Fish fry dinners sale at 4 p.m., all large items go for $2 (888)627-5808. 8 for the 2006-2007 school year, at | clusion. To plan effectively we would ship with Good Shepherd Lutheran 3:30 p.m. Friday, April 14, in addition to at the bag sale, at SS Simon and Jude Rummage sale 9600 Leve me,-Redford. After school I like to know how many will attend noon and 7 p.m. Holy Communion, dinners of hand-battered fried and Church, 32500 Palmer, Westland. Call Toys, clothes, books, small appliances, care 3-6 p.m. Call (734) 937-2233 for j (734)722-1343. shoes, boutique (fine clothes) and information. Lazer tag more 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Bible study Meet at the Zap Zone, 6:45 p.m. Friday, April 28-29, at Redford Aldersgate Classes 9:30 a.m. Sunday, and 7 p.m. April 21, at 41953 Ford, Canton. Ticket United Methodist Church, 10000 Beech Wednesday at Riverside \\ .^Ofc: • • $18, includes pizza, pop and lazer tag. Daly. Proceeds benefit missionary proj­ Park Church of God, 11771 - For more information, cail Ward ects. Call (313) 937-3170. Newburgh, Livonia. Call (734) 464- ; * Presbyterian Church at (248) 374- Lighthouse cafe 0990. On Sunday Family Worship ' 5920. Cards, board games, ping pong, spe­ begins at 10:45 a.m. Divine Mercy weekend cialty coffees, snacks, music 7-10 p.m. Purpose Driven Life St. Michael Catholic Church of Livonia Friday, April 28, at Ward Presbyterian Members, friends and neighbors of St. celebrate its first Divine Mercy Church, Northville. Cost is $5 payable Paul Lutheran Church in Northville will *• Weekend April 22-23, with several spe­ at door. Free child care provided. Call be studying the best selling book The! cial services and devotions to which (248) 374-5920. Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren j all area Catholics are cordially invited. Blood drive during Lent. Small groups will meet at % A Healing Mass will be offered 1 p.m. 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 30, homes in Livonia, Plymouth, Canton, I Saturday, in the church at the corner at St. Edith Catholic Church, 15089 Northville, Novi and South Lyon on of Hubbard and Plymouth in Livonia. Newburgh, Livonia. Walk-ins welcome. Wednesday evenings during Lent. All This Mass offers special prayers and Call (734) 462-1222, ext. 309. faiths are welcome. Call (248) 349- ( ANDREW G. TOROK, ERLE1NE L. PLMMiLL ROBERT J. VINTON anointing for Catholics recovering Lay caregiver series 3140 for more information. ,"• \ Passed away April 9, 2006 in Dallas, Age 77, April 7, 2006. Beloved wife of Age 88, March 30,, 2006, of TX surrounded by his family. Born on the late Oria King and Doyle Pummill. Birmingham. Survived by loving , from serious illness, facing surgery, Adjusting to changes within the family Senior activities ] January 14, 1922, he moved to Detroit Loving mother of Barbara King wife, Gladys S. Vinton; daughter or suffering from a chronic health system, a workshop to help families Gathering for seniors 50 years and " at an early age. He enjoyed a fiftyyea r Stanisz, Debra (Kevin) Connolly, Bill, Linda Vinton Harrison and son Jay condition and asks for the relief of cope with potentially damaging effects older 11:30 a.m. on the third Friday of career in the automotive industry Ron (Justine), Wes (Sue) Pummill, and Vinton, both of Birmingham; daugh­ suffering and the restoration of of predictable life stressor 2:30-4:30 every month at Riverside Park Church before retiring to Naples, FL and the late Mike King. Dear mother-in- ter Joan (Ron) Henriksson of Dallas, TX. Andrew is survived by his law of Dawn King. Grandmother of Noblesville, Indiana; grandfather of health, both physical and spiritual. p.m. Sunday, April 30, at Nardin Park of God, 11771 Newburgh at Plymouth, loving wife, Ethel; two sons: David 13, great-grandmother of 4. Also sur­ Shannon, Jamie, Susan, Kathryn, Those interested in participating United Methodist Church, 29877 W, Livonia. Any questions, call (734) 464- Ipvok & wife Shirley of Dallas, TX, vived by many nieces and nephews. Rob, Keith, Erin, and Meghann. Also should call (734) 261-1455 to register. Eleven Mile, Farmington Hills. Cost is 0990. Put together a salad dish an^ \:; and Steven Torok; & wife Janet of Services were held at R.G. & G.R. survived by eight great-grandchil­ The church and its facilities are $10. To register, call (248) 474-4701. come out and meet other seniors. Birmingham, MI; granddaughters: Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd., dren. A private service was held at the wheelchair accessible. f*ara Mullen & husband Bob of Garden City. Memorial contributions Win. R, Hamilton Co. of Birmingham Health fair First we enjoy a wonderful lunch |...'. GarroHton, TX, Amy Mendel & hus­ may be made to the Pummill Cancer (248-644-6000), the Reverend Father On Mercy Sunday, April 23, the Parish Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 30, a together then we fellowship with ^ . band Danny of Birmingham, AL, Mara Golf Classic benefiting the Karmanos Frederick Elwood, Pastor of St.. James 'holds its first formal celebration of Gethsemane Missionary Baptist some games and stories. f Torok of Dallas, TX, and Jessica Torok Cancer Institute. Please sign the online Episcopal Church. of Birmingham, the Divine Mercy, as instituted by Church, 29066 Eton, Westland. No Bible study groups ; and Claire Torok of Birmingham, MI; guestbook at: www.rggrharris.com officiating. Memorial tributes may be Pope John Paul II and based on great-granddaughters: Brittany, Catie made to Children's Hospital, 3901 charge. Blood pressure, family practice The Wednesday group meets 10 a.m; Christ's revelations to St. Faustina Jane, Julia, and Amelia; sister Barbara Beaubien Boulevard, Detroit, MI doctors, optometrist and more. Join us to noon on the first and third Kowalska about humanity's need for Caulkins; and brother George Tapocik. PATRICIA JEAN 48201; or to Beaumont Foundation for an afternoon of healing, mind, body Wednesday of each month, the The Torok Family will have a (Beaumont Hospice), 3601 West 13 His Divine Mercy. The day begins with (MCDONALD) MCNEIL and spirit. Call (734) 721-2557. Thursday group 7-9 p.m. on the first Memorial Service in Texas' on Mile Rd., Royai Oak, MI 48073 a noon Mass.foliowed by a 1 p.m. Age 82, of Westland. Formerly Ocala, David Phelps concert and third Thursday of each month iFP Saturday, April 15, 2006 to be fol­ Fl, April 7, 2006. Loving mother to Polish luncheon featuring stuffed cab­ lowed by a Memorial Service in With Anthony Evans and newcomer the rectory at St. Michael's the > j Susan (Clint) Woelke. Beloved grand­ bage, kielbasa, sauerkraut, and other Detroit at a later date. Ana Laura with comedian Darren Archangel Catholic Church, Plymouth j mother of Kelly, Ken and Kris (Don) traditional Polish fare, by reservation Houghtaling. Great grandmother of Streblow 7 p.m. Sunday, April 30, at and Hubbard, Livonia. The Wednesday' MAX ERDMANN only and priced at $6 for adults, $3 Kristin and Mitchell Houghtaling. Paying Detroit Ist'Church of Nazarene, 21260 group is studying Women of Courage j Age U, April 10, 2006. Beloved hus­ Dear sister of Jacqueline Weinsheimer. children ages 4-12, free for children 3 Haggerty, Northville. Free to public, but in the Bible, the Thursday group The band of the late Lydia Efdraann. Dearest friend of Ana Pierce. Funeral and under. Reservations must be pass required. Call (248) 348-7600. Letters of St. Paul from Prison. „j Loving father of Relnhard, Rudy, and service was held at Vermeulen Funeral Tribute placed by calling (734) 261-1455 no Dennis Erdmann. Also survived by' Home, 980 N. Newburgh Road, Classes are small and informal and later than Tuesday, April 18. Leadership and self-deception one sister, three brothers, and six Westland (btwn Ford and Cherry Hill). to the based on the Little Rock Scripture The Divine Mercy Devotion begins at 3 Lecture series with Rev. Dennis Skiles grandchildren. Former employee of Family requests memorial contribu- Series. For information, call (734) Paff Electric, and a retiree from tiona to the Michigan Humane. Society. p.m., traditionally the hour of "great­ began 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, and Life of 261-1455. Greenfield Village and Henry Ford To post online condolences visit est mercy" commemorating the hour continues to May 31, at Unity of Livonia, Museum. A memorial service will be www.vernieuIenfiineraIhome.com. of Christ's death, and will include the 28660 Five Mile, between Inkster and Church activities held at St. John Lutheran Church, Your Middlebelt, Livonia. Call (734) 421-1760: 35320 Glenwood, Westland, Friday, exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, St. James Presbyterian Church | a| 10:30am. Memorial contributions the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, and close offers a Wednesday luncheon every^ may be directed to St. Joseph Mercy CSS3D Loved One with Benediction. All area Catholics other Wednesday at noon: Thursday Hospital, Ann Arbor. UPCOMING ERNEST F. BLAIR are welcome to participate in as many dinner at 6 p.m. for $4 followed by.. of the weekend activities as they Free spaghetti dinner Bible study at 7 p.m. and Chancel Age 89, died on April 6, choose. The luncheon is reserved only Choir rehearsal at 8 p.m.; Thrift j 2006 at Beaumont Hospital, Redford Aldersgate United Methodist Royal Oak. His family Church wishes to invite the community store is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. everyj W^ OBITUARY ^9 Saturday; 10 a.m. women's study . r moved to Clawson in 1919 1 - by those planning to participate in for a free spaghetti dinner 6 p.m. and were among the earlier residents POLICY ' the Divine Mercy devotion. Wednesday, May 3, in the Fellowship group second Saturday of the > there. Ernest attended Clawson Hail of the church at 10000 Beech Daly, month, and Sunday worship at 10 / ' schools from first grade through high Conference The first five "billed" lines of a.m. (nursery available) and chil- : school and graduated from Clawson 25th Annual Pax Christi Michigan between Plymouth and West Chicago an obituary are published at dren's class at 10:15 a.m., at 25350"*^ High School in 1935. He enlisted in no cost. All additional lines State Conference - The Road Ahead: roads. A short drama follows dinner. • W. Six Mile, Redford. Call (313) 534- , the Navy during World War II, serv­ will be charged at $4 per line. Hope & Vision for Future of Peace 8 . Call (313) 937-3170. ing a tour of duty in Okinawa and in 7730. , China. After the war, Ernest built You may place a picture of a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at Prayer breakfast i **/. homes in Clawson and then did com­ your loved one for an Gesu Church, 17180 Oak Drive in 7:15-9 a.m. Thursday, May 4, with guest Scripture from scratch »*-_] additional cost of only $6. mercial work. He spent several years Detroit. Keynote speaker is Rev. John speaker Lem Barney, former Detroit No previous Bible study required, • Symbolic emblems may be' HOWARD CLAYTON COLE working at Cranbrook Institute and at Dear, a 46-year old Jesuit priest, pas­ Lion, at Burton Manor, 27777 included at no cost (example: began 9:30-11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, Age 83 of Oxford, formerly General Motors,. Pontiac Truck and tor, peacemaker, retreat leader, and Bus Division before retiring in 1981. American Flags, religious Schoolcraft, between Middlebelt and 'at St. Aidan Catholic Churctv17500 of Bloomfield Hills. April author. Fee is $40 (includes confer­ 6, 2006. Loving husband of He enjoyed his retirement years build­ symbols, etc.) Inkster, Livonia. Tickets $17 before April Farmington, Livonia. The units Alyce for 58 years. Dear ing beautiful wood clocks, golfing, ence, continental breakfast & lunch). 7, $20 beginning April 8, $10 students, include the New Testament (April 11, traveling and gardening. He was a father of Dr. Susan Gail Cole, . For information on registration, work­ call (248) 476-9427. RSVP by Friday, 18,25 and May 2, and Gospels (May lifetime member of the Trelum Lodge Deadlines: Douglas ( Peggy) Cole, and Linda ( April 21- ' 16,23,30 and June 6). Each session No. 552 F. and A.M. and belonged to Friday 5 PM for Sunday shops, etc., call (517} 482-2558 or send, Jay) Donaldson. Cherished grandfa­ includes video presentation, small ther of Howard, Cynthia, George, the American Legion Post 374 in Wednesday Noon for Thursday e-mail to [email protected], or visit Laugh out loud Kathryn, and Lauren. Howard was Berkley, Michigan. Ernest married Obituaries received after these deadlines www.paxchristimi.org, or call Carol Fun with the 321 Improv Comedy team and large group discussions. Be or4*; will be placed in the next available issue. founder and Chairman of the Board Margaret Martin on March 15, 1952. Jachim, (313) 839-0249. 7 p.m. Friday, May 5, at Ward of the first 10 to receive the partici­ of Rayco Manufacturing, and past He is survived by his beloved wife of pant's manual for $5. After that, the [\ 54 years, Margaret, his three children, Concert Presbyterian Church, Northville. Tickets President of Cole Carbide Industries - " e-mail your obit to cost is $10. To register, call (734) in Warren. He was a faithful member Linda (Christopher), Tom (Pamela), [email protected] Dave and Barb Anderson with * 5. Free child care provided. Call (248) off the First United Methodist Church and Janet, and his three grandchildren, Keyboard artist Dale Pust perform a 374-5920. 425-5950. Nicole, Pamela, and Justin. Visitation or fax to: is Birmingham^ a Knights Templar, a Concert of Praise and Encouragement Quilt show Kabbalah classes . WWII Veteran, and longtime member was held on Saturday, April 8 from 4- Attn: Obits c/o Charolette Wilson of the Bay Pointe Country Club. 9 PM and Sunday April 9 from 2-9 734-953-2232 6 p.m. Sunday, April 23, at St. Michael 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 6, at Presented by the Sara Tugman Bais ' Funeral service was' held Monday PM at Wm, Sullivan & Son Funeral For more information cail: Lutheran Church and School, Hannan Christ Our Savior Lutheran Churcli, Chabad Torah Center, the.classes April 10, 2006 at the First United Home, 705, W. 11 Mile Road, Royal Charolette Wilson at Glenwood, Wayne. Call (734) 728- 14175 Farmington, north of 1-96, Livonia. began 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, ag$" Oak, MI. A funeral service was held Methodist Church, Birmingham. 734-953-2070 1950. Members display everything from'very 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, at 5595 W Private family interment at White on Monday April 10 at.il AM at the funeral home. Masonic service was or Liz Keiser Youth talent program old quilt to quilts in the process of • Maple, West Bloomfield. The classy \ Chapel Cemetery. Suggested memori­ 734-953-2067 : als to Mental Illness Research Assoc. Sunday evening at 7 PM. Interment at Starts 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, completion. Suggested donation is $5. are open for both beginners and ^ or toil free (MIRA). Arrangements entrusted to Grandlawn Cemetery in Detroit. The for ages 6-14, and continues Tuesdays All proceeds go to Shoes for Children, more advanced students. Call (248) A family suggests memorials be made to Modetz Funeral Home, Orion. 866-618-7653 until the Talent Show 6:30 p.m. an orphanage in Mongolia, and the 855-6170, ext; 1 or send e-mail to - *> Online guestbook; the American Heart Association or the ask for Char or Liz Thursday, June 1, with Livonia Theater Early Childhood Program at Christ Our [email protected]. . , www.modetzfuneralhomes.com Alzheimer's Association. ___ flPilfi4?B?79 wwiv.fiometownllfe.com Observer S Eccentric j Thursday, April 13,2006 (*) A19

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33640 Michigan Ave. •> Wayne, Mi ST. MATTHEW'S Clarencevflie United Methodist Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church NEW HOPE {Between Wayne Rd. fr Merriman Htl.) 20(00 MidcMebeli Rd. * Livunia UNITED METHODIST 248-474-5444 30900 Six Mile Rd. (Bet. Merriman 8 Middlebel',- 14175 Farmington road, Livonia Just north of I-96 Pastor James E. BHU BAPTIST (734) 728-2180 Rev. Mary Margaret Eckhardt, Pastor Worship Service 9:30 AM 734-522-6830 Virgil Humes, Pastor 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Sunday Evening Service 6:00 PM Sunday Worship Sunday School Siiurw Evening VntrshijiortW p.fli 10:30 a.m. Worship Nunety Provided 9:45 & 11 am Simlj* tt«j'.!i!|i " *5 j.ni, Jni! 18.15 JJT. • SuniS.n Siriu«i **:!«.i.!i„ iHvwgbgm-umc.org/stmatthews-livorila 8:15 & 11:00 am-Traditional ftcdii(»id,H Pi.isv Scivkt M,It|i.m. • IVolncwiJI Cliiiilii'i), \vw\\ din! \M\ Bit'lr Sisidt 7:LJS-K:l)f>j>.in. Sunday School 11 AM 9:45 - Modern Nursery Provided • 734-422-6038 Early Childhood Center Staffed Nursery Available Phone 734-513-8413

Making disciple* who share the love of Jesus Christ "/fort* than Sunday Services": NEWBURG UNITED I i r ,|. 4 - I 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. METHODIST CHURCH Pastor David Washington Where the Word is Relevant, anil The C.CF Famih inn/M Worship Service Open Hearts, Minds & Doors Hke to invite van to.,,. Seare Dytwmk Ynuth ond Children's Programs 36500 Ann Arbor Trail • Ena-flum Music Ministries between Wayne & NewbLtrgh Rds. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH H0SANNA-TAB0R Join us for Worship Service at 10:30am • Srn fc (73*) 453-5280 Rev. Dr. William A. Bitter ." ••-'* Ww.w:pf urhc.org A visit our website: www.newburgumco

KIMMI Chi 1st I iiLlii'itiil CATHOLIC CHURCH OF CHRIST I'RlSKMhKIW Unii£d/%ihcdist ' S \ 10000 Beech Daly A 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship ST. ANNE'S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH CHURCH of CHRIST WEST W~" 9:30 a.m. Sun. School all ages Immemorial Latin Mass ijL 11:00 a.m. Cont. Family Worship 2«] En>t Sprifis Sm-ct * Ph mouth 18170 i www.ald8rsgatemi.org Approved by Pope St. Pius V in 1570 Sunday Worship • 11am & 6pm A'or-ship m St. Anne's Academy - Grades K-8 » a*,- 23310 Joy Road - Redford, Michigan Mwn & Church Streets - (734) 4£ i Blocks F. (.fTf!<-j.rar>h*^MiiU-;:i;i Stmd.it HV.m & VVi'rirn-iidd} "pm M \NC.I11C M 11 IlimW" IWM.UK \l •Mass Schedule: 734-451-1877 Michigan Uiblc School 3:00, 8:30 & 11 :Wtm \h!FNf,.p 1.I..H •• - ik>r. < • "i >• OU P(M IN WUKK \ First Fri. 7:00 p.m. UiUn \ lit id -v'.. '.-1. !•.•!,hi,-' .i .;,!. iy . s !. .is. at www.foop.ngt (O\:N\M First Sat. 11:00 a.m. Sun. Masses 7:30 & 9:30 a.m. m*j • Accessible to all J * Confessions Heard Prior to Each Mass Mother of Perpetual Help Devotion-. Tuesdays at 7:00 P.M. NON Timothy Lutheran Church FAITH COVESf ANT CHURCH A Reconciling In Christ Congregation 8820 Wayne Rd. 11 M le Road and Drake, Farmingcon Hills Rosedale Gardens (Between Ann Arbor Trail & Joy Road) (248)661-9191 lyterian Church (USA) Livonia • 427-2290 960' HuBbard at W. Chicago, Livonia, Ml Sunday Worship iteiweei Merriman & Farmington Rds.) Jill Hegdal, Pastor (734) 422-0494 10:00 a,m. Family Worship and Children's Church RESURRECTION CATHOLIC CHURCH NATIVITY UNITE0 CHURCH 0? CHRIST 'Aww.rosedel agar oens.org (Nursery Available) 9:15 a.m. Contemporary 48755 Warren Rd., Canton. Michigan 48187 8435 Henry Ruff at West Chicago Contemporary Service 451-0444 Livonia 48150 • 421-5406 9:00 am 11:00 a.m. Traditional REV. RICHARD A. PERFETTO Rev. Larrv Hoxey. Pastor •VI C n Ijt'.ll Traditional Service Child Care provided for all services 10:30 am Weekday Masses 10:30 a.m. Worship Vouth Groups • Adult Small Groups Additional Easter Week Services Service Tuesday & Friday 8:30 a.m. Casual, Contemporary, Maundy Thursday 4/13/06 7:30'pm Saturday - 4:30 p.m. and Youth Classes Excellent Children's Good Friday 4/14/06 7:30 pm Sunday - 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Nwzsn Care AYSIISDIP Ke\. Richard Peters, Pastor -WELCOME- Program Rn. Kcllie Whitlock, As.vutiate Pastor

Meets at Franklin H.S. in Livonia on Joy Road , Ll 1HFR\S(HI K( H (Ml KCHfsOl Between Merrimor, and Middkbsit Roads} at 10:00 a.m. St. James Presbyterian I WISCONSIN S\N()I) rm N\/\RINI ST. GENEVIEVE ROMAN 734-425-1174 Church, USA CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL EVANGELICAL illl\ 25350 West Six Mile Rd. a Join us for coffee, bagels and 29015 Jamison Ave. Livonia donuts after the service! Q\UQ Redford (313) 534-7730 East of Middlebelt. between 5 Mile a Schoolcraft Ras. PRESBYTERIAN Sunaay Worship Service -10:00 A M MASS: Mori., Wed., Triors., Fri. 9:00 a.m. Sunday School -11:15 AM PLYMOUTH CHURCH Tues. 7:00 p.m. • Sat. 5:00 p.m. Thursday Dinners - 6:00 PM OF THE NAZARENE Sun. 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Nursery Care Provided • Handicapped Access bts Confessions: Sat. 3:00-4:00 o.m. Rev. Paul S. Bousquette 734.427-5220 ^ luw./i'kiiil I'riw.h'nutt Omni, LOOKING FOR A

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• •J <*) Observer 5 Eccentric | Thursday, April 13,2006 COUNTY NEWS www.hometoivnlife.com Wayne County offers up summer fun in the pool, Jumping right in Discount Pool & Spas at (734) rated programming. Those tionable for their families," "This is another example of WHAT'S IN STORE 464-9100. channels include: C-Span 2, said Bob McCann, president of Bright House Networks contin­ John Forrester and his son C-Span 3, CNN Headline Bright House Networks Detroit ued commitment to offering John Forrester Jr. opened their News, Discovery Kids, Division. "This new iamiiy tier customer what they want," first Discount Pool & Spas Belleville store my hope was to Programming Discovery Science, Disney offers them yet another way to McCann said. location in Belleville four years someday open a second store Channel, DIY Network, Fit obtain kid-friendly programs Those interested in subscrib­ ago, but they always hoped to in Livonia," he said. Bright House Networks now TV, HGTV, Nick Games & without the need for parents to ing should call (866) 898-9101. have a store in their hometown Now a reality, the store sells offers a new family program­ Sports, The Weather Channel, proactively block programs - Livonia. a compete line of chemicals, ming tier in Livonia, Redford, Toon Disney and TV Food from their TV sets." Stephanie Angelyn Casola writes "I have always thought the above-ground and in-ground Farmington, Farmington Hills Network. Bright House Networks cus­ about new and changing businesses people were great in this city swimming pools, spas, toys and Novi. "We have always made avail­ tomers can pay $32.95 per for the Observer & Eccentric and I wanted to support my and more. In addition, they sell Customers can now receive able to our customers the tools month to receive the family Newspapers. E-mail tips on your new, community," said John gameroom furniture, darts, more than a dozen family- by which they can actively tier, along with basic cable, and favorite Wayne County shop to scaso- Forrester, adding that "having and pool table accessories. friendly channels, which con­ exclude any channel or pro­ select Interactive TV applica­ la@hometown!ife.com or call (734) a shorter drive to work is pret­ For more information, call sist of primarily G- and PG- gram they might find objec­ tions like the Interactive Guide. 953-2054 ty nice too." Together, they opened the second Discount Pool & Spas location on Monday, April 3, at 37613 Five Mile Road in the Village Shopping Center. A grand opening celebration is set for Saturday-Sunday, May 13-14 in Livonia. John Forrester Jr. worked for a related business, Pooltown, for 10 years before he decided to open his own store. When Pooltown was sold, the Forresters saw an opportunity. Their first family- owned venture began with their retail and service depart­ ment at 10860 Belleville Road in Belleville. "I was in the automotive engineering field for 15 years," said Forrester. He sold his business and joined forces with his son to open their first Discount Pool &Spas. "Right after we opened the

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Diane Mancinelli pauses to catch her breath. She's between rehearsals for Full Circle Dance Company performances of The Wiz and an annual spring con­ cert at Henry Ford Community College. The college's musical comes to the stage April 21-23, and 28-30. Curtain times are 8 Premium p.m.. Fridav-Saturday, and 2 J Angus® Beef Cumberland Gap p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $10 adults, $8 for students with ID, Whole- Semi Boneless Ham 56 for ages 12 or under. Special USDA Inspected rates also available for high school students. For more information, call Wiz director Gerry Dzuiblinski at (313) 845- 9892. of*6** According to Dzuiblinski, the production is a collaboration between the music and dance departments and includes a 17- pieee live orchestra, under the direction of Kevin Dewey, as well as actors from the theater department and 13 munchkins from the community. "It's a full production this year in terms of cast and inte­ grates the entire dance compa­ ny," said Mancinelli. " The Wiz is a spectacle. We're taking a dif­ ferent approach to movement and interpretation and have three choreographers with 21 dancers in all." To close out the year, the company returns to the col­ lege's Adray Auditorium for its 18th annual Spring Dance Concert, 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. • Friday, May 12, and 8 p.m. Saturday, May 13-. Reservations are still available for all of the performances including the 10 a.m. to which Mancinelli is inviting high school students. Tickets are $10, $5 students. For more information, contact Mancinelli at (313) 845-6314. "It's going to feature all the dances from The Wiz" said Mancinelli, "and choreography by guest artists and students that include Hawaiian, tap, even liturgical."

[email protected] j (734) 953-2145 * * ' - ; Concert to feature leading musician ?5 "isV'' \\ ' Sr-wr* Eastern Michigan University- * VJT" * is presenting A.R. Rahman in concert to raise money to create Tropicana Orange Jumbo opportunities for students to Juice or Dole Kroger King Crab gain greater understanding of Dozen Eggs and Claws Juice Blends Grade A Large Indian culture and the arts. 59-64 oz Frozen The concert is 7:30 p.m. All Varieties Smaller Packages $7.99 lb Saturday, April 15, at the Convocation Center. Tickets cost $50 to S205 and are avail­ I8BBBB $5uWttl able by calling (734) 487-2282 ADVERTISED ITEM POLICY: Prices and Items Good at Your Local Kroger Store WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES. Each of these advertised items or online at April 13 thru April 16, 2006. is required to be available for sale, if we do run out of an advertised item, we will offer you your choice of a comparable item, when available, reflecting www.emich.edu/convocation or Some Items may require a deposit. the same Savings, or a rain check which wilt entitle you to purchase the advertised Item at the advertised price within 30 days. www.tickets.com. Visit our Website at www.Kroger.com or Only one vendor coupon will be accepted per item. call Customer Service at 1-8O0?KROGERS Copyright 2006. The Kroger Company. No sales to dealers.

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