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In a troubled econ­ omy marked by rising expenses, Westland single mom Juanita Francis looks for frugal ways to spend quality time with BY DARRELL CLEM daughters Naomi, OBSERVER STAFF WRITER Trinity, Mijai and Ashe, ages 5 to 14. A potential strike by Wayne- 'She found it Westland teachers still looms Tuesday* as did hun­ amid an impasse in contract dreds of others who talks between bargaining teams gathered in Tattan representing the 850-member Park near Carlson union and school district offi­ and Ford for Mayor cials. William Wild's latest Despite the stalemate, district community gather­ Superintendent Greg Baracy ing. confirmed Monday during a "I think Westland school board meeting that "we're is one of the most negotiating." Barring a collapse phenomenal com­ of talks, three more bargaining FILE PHOTO munities around," * sessions are scheduled to occur Francis, a teacher at by early next week. On three separate occasions, the alternative educa­ "There has not been any prog­ including Monday evening, Wayne tion Tinkham Center, ress made," Wayne-Westland Westland teachers have gathered at said, adding that Education Association union the district's administrative offices Wild and hi.* admin­ President Nancy Strachan to protest the course of current istration "are keeping said Monday evening, as a contract talks. people connected and large crowd of placard-car­ grounded." rying teachers protested out­ If Francis had side school district offices on ing shortfalls to usher in cuts appeared in a tele­ Marquette. "It doesn't look good affecting teachers, "the people vised political as of right now." that really matter to our kids." commercial, Wild Strachan said teachers want Baracy pledged that the would certainly TOM HAWLEV[STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER contract talks resolved by Oct. district's bargaining team will have endorsed her 2. However, Baracy warned that continue to seek what be called message. He spon­ Westland Police School Resource Officer Dan Serrano demonstrates the Seqway personal transporter to John and a strike would be illegal, and he a fair contract within the finan­ sored his second Clare Mueller and son Peter, 7, during the Community Gathering at Tattan Park Tuesday evening. For more photos, said negotiations will continue cial constraints facing school park-based commu- ' see Page A2. unless either side ends the effort officials. However, he rejected "a nity gathering to give with a 24-hour notice. ton of inaccurate information" residents a chance play areas, got to pet in vehicle crashes, seemed like one big Ashe\ said the party "We feel that they haven't that officials say has been dis­ to mingle informally Westland police dog and they learned picnic — a message was bigger than made a concerted effort to be seminated to imply that money with his staff, ask Friday and gazed from Deputy Police endorsed by Deputy a celebration she at the bargaining table," Baracy has been misspent. questions and learn at a huge banner Chief Gary Sikorski Mayor Courtney attended near the said. Baracy and board President about issues ranging for Play Planet, a how a Taser gun Conover. end of her summer Strachan said teachers made Martha Pitsenbarger said rev­ from his environmen­ 25,000-square-foot, works. "This is about com­ camp program at the concessions in recent years and enues raised from an earlier, tally friendly Mission space-themed play ; Since the gather­ munity. It's about Interlochen Center that they cannot accept further voter-approved bond issue and a Green program to structure that will be ing occurred at din­ people getting to for the Arts, where setbacks in wages, health care sinking fund could only be used the city's vision for built in late October nertime, Wild's staff know their neigh­ she studied singing and class sizes. She said local for specific purposes like build­ sprucing up the Ford in Tattan Park. The served up 1,350 hot bors," she said. and painting. . teacher salaries rank near the ing improvements — and not for Road commercial crowd watched as dogs to people who , Juanita Francis' "This is huge," she bottom in Wayne County. teacher salaries. corridor. firefighters demon­ said the gathering, oldest daughter, said. Under the last contract, which Board Vice President Skip Children bounced strated how they res­ made possible by Franklin Middle expired Aug. 25, salaries ranged Monit and Trustee William around in inflatable cue victims trapped local business donors, School eighth-grader dciem@fiQmetownIife;Com . from $34,409 for a new teacher Gabriel issued lengthy state­ with a bachelor's degree to ments Monday, criticizing $82,081 for a seasoned teacher rumors and saying the board with an education specialist is charged with looking out for degree. student interests. Baracy indicated that school "We answer to a higher officials aren't asking teachers authority. That authority is our to accept a pay cut or freeze, but kids and their parents," Monit BY DARRELL CLEM from MDEQ, Wayne County inches of clean soil and a geo- park, Wild indicated he still he conceded the two sides are at said. • OBSERVER STAFF WRITER and the city of Westland was textile barrier for an area that hopes that officials can con­ odds over a proposal to give the Gabriel called strike threats viewed as productive. officials hope to use as three vince MDEQ'to not require 13,000-student district more unnecessary and said he would A conceptual plan to "I thought it went really soccer fields for adults and the extensive barrier near flexibility to choose competitive hate to see negative bargain^ redevelop portions of lead- well," Westland Mayor five for youngsters. Friendship Pond, which would health insurance carriers. ing tactics damage relations contaminated Central City William Wild said. "I didn't "This was a very important essentially be used for leisure This week, many teachers between teachers and adminis­ Park has received a par­ see anything that we couldn't milestone in the process," activities. wore black clothing and "unity" trators. tially warm response from overcome." Assistant Wayne County Helmkamp cautioned that buttons to school in an attempt "Trash-talking isn't something the Michigan Department of The meeting at MDEQ's Executive Alan Helmkamp any conceptual plan will be to press their issues. They also we want to teach our children," Environmental Quality, but offices in Warren came two said. "They've said we're basi­ followed by a formal proposal, garnered support from several Gabriel said*. city and county officials con­ months after county and city cally on the right path." likely hundreds of pages, that parents who contended during As teachers protested outside . cede they will have to revise officials submitted a concep­ However, MDEQ has called will serve as ablueprint for Monday's school board meeting school district offices Monday; part of their proposal. tual plan to remediate and for similar measures beyond fixing the initial 15 acres of that too many students have Strachan indicated it's the "It's a good foundation," redevelop 15 acres along the the proposed soccer fields, in Central City Park. been placed in some classrooms. district officials — not teach­ MDEQ, project manager Beth eastern edge of Westland's an area where officials had The three levels of govern­ Baracy responded that ers — who have been unfair in Vens said Tuesday. "It's a good one-time recreation gem. The envisioned using a lesser bar­ ment could resume talks the district strives to quickly contract talks. She said teachers starting point." park was closed after it was rier for more passive activities within two weeks after revi­ address any overcrowding prob­ in recent years hive made con­ Although it's far too soon revealed in November 2006 like walking. Vens said the sions are made to the con- lems and ftiat "we're going to cessions that saved the district to pinpoint when part of the that the site, a former landfill, tougher requirements would ceptuatplan, officials said. honor the contract." $19 million, "and now they lOO-acre, fenced-off park, was contaminated. give officials more latitude for Referring to a formal propos- Parent Melissa O'Neil want more." could reopen, a Monday MDEQ officials appeared future park uses. implored school officials not to meeting involving officials receptive to plans to use 12 In yet another area of the Please see PARK, A3 allow problems like state fund- [email protected] I (734) 953-2110

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PARK ~tT?S&r *- Helping out FROM PAGE A1 •v.i al, Helmkamp said, "we're still many months away." >-. 4 FrieM-holds benefit to aid Nothing has yet been said about a proposal to fix the rest caiider patient and her family of the park, which is owned by the county and leased to the 8Y SUE MASON "She hasn't been able to work, city. OBSERVER STAFF WRITER so hopefully we can make In other developments, Vens J some rifbney for them." said the MDEQbelieves that Patty Hawkins would love to HawMns and Sitarski have additional testing for con­ raise $1 niillion for her friend been friends for 10 years. They taminants should be conducted Dee Sitarski, but she'll settle met while taking their sons to around Friendship Pond, for a lot less. Any amount she speech therapy at Oakwood because "right now there's and her husband, Dave, are Annapolis Hospital. Four years hardly any data from that able to raise at a mostaccioli ago, Sitarski took Hawkins' zone" and those limited ear­ dinner this weekend will do. son to Guardian Martial Arts lier samples indicated slightly "I did a benefit for a friend where her son, Aaron, was elevated levels of lead. She said in May and raised $6,000, I'd training. He dropped out, but more tests could help pinpoint like to raise that for Dee, but Hawkins' son stuck with it. whether officials need to put in any amount is more than what That connection led to Kelly a barrier or simply dig out lim­ they have now," the Wayne and Shelby Perkins offering ited "hot zones." resident said. use of the facility for the ben­ She also said more soil tests A lunch lady at the Burger efit. may be sought on the eastern Center for Students with Since, the building is close edge of the park to help deter­ TOM HAWLEY1 STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Autism, the Garden City resi­ to where the family lives, Dee mine how far the protective dent has been battling cancer Sitarski is planning to be barrier should be extended. since October 2007, when a there, Hawkins said. Moreover, Vens said the trip to th^ doctor for diffi­ The Hawkinses have been MDEQ, also has called for more Members of the John Glenn High School Homecoming Court will have to wait until half-time Friday evening culty breathing and bad cough working on the benefit since methane monitors on the east­ to find out who will be crowned king and gueen. Vying for the Homecoming queen crown are Brittany resulted in a diagnosis of post late July and according to ern and southern perimeters Holbrook (from left), Carly Pitrago, Chanel Payne, Kadie Foster and Brittany Hylton. The king candidates are stage 4 small cell lung cancer Patty Hawkins, they didn't of the park to ensure there's Josh Reed (from left), Kyren Boyd, Asif Sheikh, Andrew Deluca and Zaid Ammari. The annual Homecoming that has spread to her back tell Sitarski they were doing it no threat to nearby residences, parade will be at 6 p.m., followed by the football game at 7 p.m. and brain. — with good reason. including Taylor Towers She is receiving outpatient "You don't tell Dee, you ask and homes east of Carlson. chemotherapy at Garden City Dee," she said. "I told her we'd Vens said those measures Hospital tb treat the tumors in seen her struggling and said would be similar to moni­ her lungs which make it diffi­ we'd like to do something. She tors already in place on the cult to breath, Hawkins said. had tears rolling down her face north end of the park, near the Buffalo Bills1-? The dinner and silent auc­ and said OK." Bailey Recreation Center and tion fundraiser will be 3-7 The Hawkinses have been Westland 18th District Court. Winery **y p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at "plastering" 200-300 fliers in Helmkamp said county and America's Original <^ Guardian/Martial Arts, 30942 stores around town to promote city officials already have pro­ Ford, between Merriman and the event and are hoping for a posed trenches and piping to Pumpkin Ale Middlebel| in Garden City. big turnout. The more people vent methane on the north end $ Tickets forstRe dinner cost $7- who come.or who make dona­ of the park. 8.99 The Ha\$k!nses have gotten tions, the better. + Deposit 42 businesses in Garden City, People who would like to [email protected] | (734) 953-2110 Westland, Canton and Wayne make a donation can send to donate feihe fund-raiser, a check, made payable to making it firjssible to have 21 Dee Sitarski, care of Patty gift raffles, 11 gift certificate _ Hawkins, 35436 Chestnut raffles and five silent auctions. St., Wayne, MI 48184. For There also will be a 50/50 more information, call the raffle. Hawkinses during evening The family, which includes hours at (734) 467-4995. IW THE SCORE husband Greg and 15-year-old "Dee is a very strong-willed son Aaron, have had trouble person," said Hawkins. "She's out the numbers in paying bills since she was diag­ going to get every single nosed. moment she can get out of life." "Her loss of income has hit """ itlnldseetlon them hard" said Hawkins. smason@>hometownlife com I (734) 953-2112

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NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF CITY OF WESTLAND THE CITY OF WESTLAND SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN MTG. 18 Westland woman FOR THE NOVEMBER 4,2008 9/15/08 GENERAL ELECTION Presiding: President Godbout Present: Graunstadt, Johnson, Kehrer, Reeves, Stottlemyer Please take Notice that the General Election in the City of Excused: Pickering waives coiir t hearing Westland will be held on Tuesday, November 4-, 2008. 204- Approved minutes of 9/2/08. The last day on which persons may register in order to be eligible -Approved Lutheran HS homecoming parade on 10/3/08, @ 6:30 p.m. Becky Sue Malmsten, approximately 10, town­ to vote at the City of Westland General Election to be held on -Approved Westland Jaycees Haunted House @ Wayne Ford Civic Tuesday, November 4, 2008, is Monday, October 6, 2008, Persons League, from 9/20/08-11/3/08, 7-9:00 pm. the Westland woman ship homes through open registering after 4:00 in the evening on Monday, October 6, 2008 -Approved bid for 2 leaf machines & 2 leaf boxes. accused of robbing 10 garage doors while the are not eligible to vote at the General Election. -Approved bid for security camera syst. & DPS yard. homes in Canton, waived residents were sleeping. You may register at the Westland City Clerk's office or at any- -Approved purch. 36 in-car printers & paper for Westland PD & 18th her preliminary exam Once inside the homes, Secretary of State Office. Distr. Ct. Friday and has been she allegedly took purses, EILEEN DeHART, CMC -Approved contr. for Micro-Surfacing for local rds. bound over to Third laptop computers and Westland City Clerk -Approved prep. res. to extend CMI Brownfield Loan. 205-Approved bid from Atlas Spec, Bags, Inc. for 2 mil trash bags. Circuit Court. cameras. There is no 206-Approved Rev. Prep. Res. for Ecorse Creek Support & Design. Malmsten, 4-$, has indication she was ever Publish: September 25,2008 OE08621255 _ 2x3 208-Approved prop. rezoningTHR & R-5 to PUD, #001-99-0008-00 & been charged with home confronted by a hom­ 002-99-0080-001, s. side AAT, w. of Inkster Rd. invasion, a 20-year fel­ eowner. 209-Approved prelim, plan for prop. Cooper Schl Redevelopment, ony and larceny from a Police were led to #001-99-0008-00 & 002-99-0080-001, s. side AAT, w. of Inkster Rd. building, a 4-year felony. Malmsten after a gas sta­ CITY OF WESTLAND 210-Confirmed G. Conant appt. to EDC/TIFA, term ending 1/22/2014. NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION 210- Approved Checklist Activity: $18,021,612.54 and Prepaid: Malmsten, whose crimi­ tion surveillance camera' • nal background includes was able to identify her On Thursday, October 2, 2008, various items of the City Westland $17,466,509.12. Police Department will be sold at public auction. The auction will Meeting Adjourned at 8:57 p.m. drug and larceny con­ vehicle. . be held at Insurance Auto Auction 8251 Rawsonville Road, County Minutes available at the Clerk's office. victions, has also been Malmsten, who is being ofWayne, at'10:30 a.m. charged with being a represented by Plymouth The following items will be offered for sale to the highest bidder: habitual fourth offender, attorney Lisa Stempien, James R. 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The purpose of the Public Hearing is to solicit public comments on For more information, call the following proposed Special Land Use: ? • Family & Cusmutic Dnntistry Barbara Ramseur at (734) 722- SPR/SLU 08-003, Proposed Deli and sit-down restaurant at 27505 Ford Road. The subject property is zoned C-3, General Business • Sedation Dentistry 7632 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. District. Restaurants require Special Land Use approval in the C-3 • Dental Implants General Business District in Garden City. Parksiden^fA-1 Written comments may be submitted prior to the public hearing • In misalign Orthodontics and should be addressed to: The Office of Community Development, City of Garden City, 6000 Middlebelt Rd., Garden City, MI 48135. the 2 HI f» Se Habto Espanol Tooth Whitening Center David L. Harvey Evening & Weekend Appointments KNOW THE SCORE City Manager 36444 West Warren in Westland Tel. (734)261-6080 Publish: September 25,2008 www.park5idedentatteam.com Fax. 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Members of the Wayne-Westland Education Association picketed the district's administrative offices Monday evening to show their displeasure with contract negotiations. It marked the third time in six weeks that teachers staged a such protest. The two sides are trying to hammer out an agreement with the help of a state mediator. The teachers have identified class sizes, health care and wages as the three major stumbling blocks. The union has fanned the flames of concern among parents about overcrowded.classrooms and through a Michigan Education Association economist, painted a picture of a district that has "manufactured a bud­ We will not take sides, but get deficit in three of the last four years by moving millions of dollars out of its this test of wills there is a operations budget to pay for capital improvements compromise. Yes, teachers to district facilities." have made contract Those are harsh words concessions in the past. Yes, for a school district that has gotten a clean review of they deserve a living wage, its budget by auditors year and yes, their classes should after year and has seen have a manageable number its business department LETTERS receive national account­ ing awards for more than can ill afford to spend Hard to say goodbye she came home from a teachers Double standard seven years. The union's union meeting disenchanted and comments also paint a pic­ has in th* I would like to take this opportu­ embarrassed at the unprofessional I just finished reading the "Our ture of a district that cares nity to thank the following people of behavior of her colleagues. She Views" article in the paper.'I felt more about appearances -^^------the All American City of Westland, explained the conduct as incom­ the need to voice my opinion on the subject. than educating students; It has been an honor to serve you prehensible and was shocked at as Building Official for the past six the theatrical approach the union I am in total agreement with all the money spent on two new field houses at the high years. leadership from Lansing took when the people who have joined the ini­ schools should be spent on in the classroom. I would like to thank now-Judge addressing the membership. They tiative to lower the drinking age to The district has chosen not to negotiate the contract Sandra Cicirelli for bringing me into had total disrespect for the Board of 18. We have such a double standard in public, but it is using its Web site — wwcsd.net — to her staff and having faith in me. I Education, community and students. in this country that's so ridiculous, post updates on negotiations and a Q&A related to the would also like to thank now-Mayor Where was the caring, nurtur­ it is almost funny. WWEA's claims. They acknowledge the district has sur­ William R. Wild for allowing me to ing culture the teachers like to brag You feel that people at the age of plus and that through nickel and diming, it has shored up be part of his team. about? I think their true colors came 18 are not responsible enough to the dwindling state school aid. There have been no cuts Most importantly I would like to out loud and clear. Especially when drink. These are the same people in the educational program, new textbooks and technol­ thank the Very Important Residents the union leadership was promoting that are serving in our armed forces ogy have been updated, and teacher layoffs have been all of Westland. To all of those whose an illegal strike. What message does and dying every day so that you can but nonexistent. homes I have visited, to all of those this send students? Break the law voice that opinion. We will not take sides, but somewhere in between this who spent time in my. office and last, when it fits your own needs. Come These are the same young people test of wills there is a compromise. Yes, teachers have but not least, to all of the wonder­ on!!! that pay the same amount of taxes made contract concessions in the past. Yes, they deserve ful Westland people who supported Even more appalling was that as you. They are held to the same a living wage, and yes, their classes should have a man­ me, prayed for me and sent me cards state Rep. Richard LeBlanc took the laws as you. They are married and ageable number of students. But the district can il when I was ill. I will never forget stage and promoted an illegal strike have the same responsibilities as to spend everything it has in the bank on a contract each and every one of you. at the meeting. What business does a you. They have to support their settlement. Thanks to council for their sup­ state representative have at a union families like you, but you don't think We urge both sides to come together and find the mid­ port through some tough budgets, meeting promoting an illegal strike? that they are responsible enough to dle ground for an agreement. We all have a lot to worry and through the rental program. It What has our legislature become? drink. about with the state of the U.S. economy, we don't need has been my pleasure to serve with All my daughter wanted to do is Am I the only one that sees, some­ to worry about who will teach our children. you. teach and not be subjected to all thing wrong with this? Last, but not least, I would like this nonsense. She cares and loves Don't you think that if they're not you to know I am leaving you in children. She is committed to the responsible enough to drink then excellent hands! I call them the education of the children in Wayne- they should not have to pay taxes, Michigan's delegation must silent heroes of the City. The inspec­ Westland. She also is very thankful fight our wars and be held account­ tors insure your safety. For example, and happy with her job, salary and able for all the other things that they the electrical inspector prevents benefits that come with it. In my are until they reach the age of 21? If electrical fires. The mechanical humble opinion, it is time for the they cannot have a beer until they inspector prevents carbon monoxide outsiders to leave town and take are 21, then the rest should not apply Michigan's role as a battleground state for the poisoning among many other fur­ their agenda and trouble-making until they are 21. November presidential elections provides a unique nace-related issues. The plumbing elsewhere. I also see where they want to opportunity for the state's congressional delega­ inspector prevents your plumbing Wayne-Westland schools have restrict driving until the'age of 17- tion to influence national policy, and keep our from leaking and causing dam­ served my family well, and I am here So I can't drive until I am 17, but the needs in the spotlight. age, and the building inspectors to stay. minute I turn 18 I can ship out and For too many years, Michigan has been known as make sure your home is structurally Joan Washburn maybe die for my country. How sad. a donor state, meaning we send more tax dollars sound. So sleep well, you are in good Westland I am 63 years old and when to Washington than are returned in federal fund­ hands! Thanks to each and everyone I shipped out to Vietnam from ing for education, transportation and other vital of you. California I was 20 years old. I had services. This was less an issue when our state's I must not forget the ladies in the to stop a guy on the street to go in economy was humming, but that clearly no longer front office! They really have the Sleazy election tactics and buy me a six-pack. Four days is the case. toughest job! Anyone who has been later, I was in Vietnam. Do you not Our state has some pressing needs, and our rep­ in knows how hectic it can be. They Here we go again. A sleazy, see something wrong with this? resentatives in Washington should be taking every serve you well and I thank them for Republic an-led effort is under way Roger Caldwell opportunity between now and November to talk their support they have shown me. to deny Michigan citizens their right Westland about them with the McCain and Obama camps. A To all of the business owners, it to vote. Macomb County Republican good place to start is helping Detroit's automobile has been a pleasure to work with you Party Chairman James Carabelli companies lead the charge with alternative fuel to get your business open and safe. is working to suppress voters who vehicles, but it does not end there. To Paul Featherston, a special have recently lost their home due to This state, and our local communities, has press­ thanks for being my deputy for many the foreclosure crisis. What is the ing needs to repair and replace aging roads and years and taking over and doing a Michigan GOP so afraid of? fine job when I was ill. The city was We've seen cowardly Republican bridges, upgrade municipal water and sewerage in good hands. tactics like these in close elections systems and protect our Great Lakes from toxins To Bruce Thompson, it has been a before. Voters in swing states have and exotic species. And no meaningful discussion pleasure working with you. We man­ been similarly targeted by vile and about a light rail system can take place without a aged to get a lot done over the years! insidious GOP efforts to suppress commitment of federal dollars. Keep up the good work! voting. The "lose your home, lose Hopefully, when our local politicians are press­ To John Dickie, engineering, it has your vote" scheme selectively targets SHARE YOUR OPINIONS ing the flesh with their respective presidential also been a pleasure working with those least likely to vote to continue We welcome your letters to the editor. Please candidate and making joint appearances along the you and doing creative thinking to failed Republican economic policies. include your name, address and phone number campaign travel, they will take the time to make get thing accomplished. The Obama campaign has joined for verification. We ask that your letters be 400 this state's case for more support for Michigan, To Lori Fodale, good luck in your the Democratic National Committee words or less. We may edit for ciarity, space and make it a condition of their support. new challenge. and affected citizens in bringing and content. In closing, I cannot think of better a lawsuit to stop these anti-demo­ place to end my career. Westfand is cratic tactics in their tracks, but real Mail: the BEST! change comes from the bottom up. Letters to the editor Sue Dodson This election is too important for i WESTLAND Westland Observer Westiand building director any voter to be silenced. Michigan has been devastated by the Bush- 36251 Schoolcraft McCain economy. It's no wonder, Livonia, Ml 48150 then, that Republicans are terrified What have we become? of Michigan citizens actually exer­ Fax: cising their constitutional right to (734)459-4224 Sue Mason Susan Rosiek Peter Neill My daughter is a third-year teach­ vote! Community Editor Executive Editor Vice President er in the Wayne-Westland schools. Joe Goionka E-mail: General Manager Just before school started this year, Westland [email protected] Hugh Gallagher Marty Carry Managing Editor Director of Advertising QUOTABLE Richard Aginian - Publisher Emeritus "When I found my family needed help I started doing some research and kept hitting dead ends. I want to touch Our fundamental purposes are to enhance the lives of our anyone who has a loved one in prison, knowing there isn't any other help out there." readers, nurture the hometowns we serve and contribute to the business success of our customers. - Bonnie Hilberer about her 'Hope 4 Healing,' a seven-week workshop designed specifically for people who have had loved ones in prison Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, September 25,2008 (W) www.tiometownlife.com OTHER OPINIONS Librarians lead the way in Venture capital conference keeping information free bodes well for state's economy ^ou may not think of librarians as a radical "Part of the hallmark of our democratic sys­ K, admit it — as the weekend .approaches, of deals here worth funding: medical devices, bunch, but they're on the forefront of free tem is an informed electorate," Lenze said. That you can think of more exciting things electric and information technology, materials, speech efforts in the U.S. and beyond. means people need to be able to express and Qthan reading about yet another confer­ software." Banned Books Week: Celebrating the receive ideas. ence. No Michigan firm can bankroll a huge deal Freedom To Read, is Sept. 27 to Oct. 4 this I The Canton Public Library's Laurie Golden, So can I. But hang in here with me for a on its own. The largest Michigan VC firm has year, as a bookmark from the Plymouth District marketing and communications manager, said moment, because this one is the real deal, around $100 million to invest, which isn't Library reminded me; there are book displays, posters and bookmarks when it comes to Michigan's future. enough to enable it to be the lead investor in big Banned Books Week is observed during for Banned Books Week. "It's going to be fea­ Recently, Detroit hosted the 15th annual deals. the last week of September each year, accord­ tured on our Web site," www.cantonpl.org, she conference of the National But that is enough to qualify for a place ing to the Web site of the American Library said. Association of Seed and at the table, when syndicates are being put Association (ala.org). Observed since 1982, "Every once in a while, we get a request for Venture Funds. These are, in together by several firms. the event reminds Americans not to take the someone to look at materials. It's not a big issue fact, the folks who help the These are adventurous souls. Venture capi­ freedom for granted. This year here," Golden said. companies that will become talists, like daring startup entrepreneurs, tend marks BBWs 27th anniversary. "Because Canton is so diverse, we really do the Microsofts and General to be freebooting buccaneers who believe BBW is sponsored by have a wide range of materials here," Golden Motors of the next generation. stoutly that the proper relationship of their the American Booksellers said. Three hundred or so folks work to government is ... none whatsoever. Association, American At the William P. Faust Public Library of who invest in startup and "All government does is just get in the way," Booksellers Foundation for Westland, Director Cheryl Napsha said book Phil Power newly developing companies one hard-driving startup manager told me. Free Expression, American banning's not an issue "that I've ever heard" came to listen to state and But in Michigan, even government's attempts Library Association, American locally. The Westland library will have a teen national venture capital experts, including Ann to help out seem to be working. The Michigan Society of Journalists and event for Banned Books Week 6-7 p.m. Monday, Arbor's Tim Petersen (Arboretum Ventures, Economic Development Corp. (MEDC) was Julie Brown Authors, Association of Sept. 29. L.L.C.) and Mary Campbell (EDF Ventures). one of the sponsors of last week's gathering. American Publishers, National "They're going to read banned books out They got tips from Dan Gilbert of Livonia- With MEDC support, the state launched in Association of College Stores, loud," Napsha said. The teens should sign up based Quicken Loans Inc. and Josh Linkner, 2006 the Venture Michigan Fund and the and is endorsed by the Center for the Book in and pick a passage ahead of time. founder of ePrize L.L.C. of Pleasant Ridge. Michigan 21st Century Investment Fund, two the Library of Congress. "We wanted to make sure it was appropriate," For a struggling Michigan, holding this con­ programs with more than $200 million for Pat Thomas,«director of the Plymouth she said, adding you can call (734) 326-6123 for ference here and now was critically important. early stage investing. The Venture fund is guar­ District Library, pointed with pride to library sign-up details. Tom Kinnear summed it up best. He, by the anteed by state tax vouchers, while the 21st . displays on Banned Books Week and librarians' "The best books are thought-provoking. I way, is the Eugene Applebaum Professor of Century Fund uses state money coming from lapel buttons saying "I read banned books." think sometimes adults are afraid of what a Entrepreneurial Studies at the University of the national tobacco settlement. Both funds "It's amazing what people try to ban," she book might inspire, what kind of thinking or Michigan's business school — not to mention are managed by the highly respected New York said. "The Bible, a lot of things you consider challenging thoughts," Napsha said. an authority on venture capital, technology firm, Credit Suisse. great literature." She agreed not every book is right for every transfer and entrepreneurship. "This confer­ This is a sign that we are getting beyond a his­ Plymouth has a formal process for challenge reader; it's best for parents to be aware "of the ence puts Michigan on the national venture toric impasse that has helped paralyze progress in which librarians review material, checking literature themselves and guide their child's capital radar screen," he said. in this state. For many years, we had a classic with neighboring libraries in Livonia, Canton, reading." That is vitally important, because it hints "Catch 22" — entrepreneurs in Michigan griped Northville and Farmington. "A lot of it is a com­ "Intellectual freedom is really the foundation at the prospect of new life when the dinosaurs about the lack of venture capital funds in our munity standard," Thomas said. of a public library," Napsha said. "We're here to are dying. These are dire days for Michigan. state.«Meanwhile, VC types grumbled there Infrequent challenges have come up, but provide all sides, answers to an issue, and we're Our state leads the nation in unemployment. weren't any good places to invest in. Plymouth has never removed material. A book not supposed to judge." The auto companies, frantic to shed even New technology draws venture capital firmsj may go from children's to teen, or from teen She's concerned by "the fear that seems to be more workers, are trying to save themselves by as Kinnear observed, "and it has led to signifi­ to adult. "The library has things for all kinds behind a lot of the banning." A lot are innocu­ scoring $25 billion in low-interest loans from cant 'angel fund' activity in the state." Angel of tastes and all kinds of sensibilities," said ous. "I think it's really the cornerstone of our Washington. All of which means that making funds are informal groups of investors who Thomas. country, giving people the freedom to think on progress scoring in the world of venture capi­ get together, share expertise, compare notes She likes to ask those who object to mate­ their own. That's really the fundamental defini­ tal and helping local startup companies is the and make initial investments in little startup rial what they'd like to include. "I'd rather have tion of a democracy" she said. single most important sign of better things to companies. Today, angel groups in Ann Arbor, more points of view rather than fewer," she said. Westland will have listings of books that have come in Michigan. Oakland County, Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids "If we start narrowing it down, then we close been banned. "See for yourself," she said. "If The news is pretty good overall. The amount and perhaps elsewhere are adding their heft. people out." people read a book and then object to it" that's of venture capital being managed by Michigan The majority of new jobs in the future will come James Lenze, director of the Garden City different, as it's based on knowledge not fear. companies is now around $900 million, up from new companies that are starting small Public Library, said the issue hasn't come up Plymouth's Thomas noted "I don't know more than 70 percent since 2001, according to — just the ones that need startup seed money in his eight-nine years as a reference librarian that you see the polarization in the library." the Michigan Venture Capital Report. There and venture funding. or in his more recent return as director. "There Librarians are there in person, there's safety were seven VC firms in Michigan in 2001; may have been something before my time." to explore views and respect for views. "So you today there are 17, with investments in life sci­ Phil Power is founder and president of The Center for "Everybody has their own personal stan­ don't get the extremely emotional kind of envi­ ences, information technology and alternative Michigan, a think tank based in Ann Arbor. The opinions dards of what's acceptable to them," he said. ronment," Thomas said. energy. expressed here are Power's and do not represent the "Everybody has their own informational needs The "information explosion" has benefited "It's really exciting around here. Michigan is official views of The Center. Comments welcome at or what they find pleasurable to read." from professional librarians who help us sort coming to life," said Kinnear. "There are lots [email protected]. Lenze hopes parents can teach kids what is through the heavy load of information out there acceptable "whether it's their church teachings these days. It's also time to salute librarians for or just what they find acceptable." Each parent their efforts to keep free speech free and alive. draws that line in a different place, he noted. "We have to be open to that," he said. Garden Julie Brown of Plymouth Township is presentation edi­ City staffers haven't had an issue, and haven't tor of the Observer & Eccentric Newspapers. She can be seen need to draw attention to it with a specific reached at (734) 953-2111 or via e-mai! at jcbrown@home- program. townlife.com.

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BY ED WRIGHT BOYS SOCCER better than we have all season Washko. with 23:30 left when Kyle OBSERVER STAFF WRITER against a very good defense. Approximately 10 minutes Winningham roped a low, siz­ These guys play as a team. later, Tim Devine padded the zling shot that Churchill keeper Livonia Churchill's boys soc­ tainly has two hands on the —• they play for each other." Chargers' cushion to 2-0 after Josh Andrzejewski cradled cer team is proving to be as padlock. The Chargers are now The Chargers lost just one he secured a pin-point pass with both hands. proficient at attaining goals as 7-0 in the South (and 9-2 over­ player to graduation heading from Adam Bedell. The winners put the icing on it is at scoring them. all) with three division matches into this season. The Chiefs came within an the cake with 6:43 to play when Fueled by a crisp-passing to play. "That's huge because they all eyelash of cutting their deficit Jakub Herout banged a laser offensive attack and an air­ The Chiefs dropped to 7-4-3 knew what to expect coming in," in half early in the second stan­ into the lower-left corner of the tight defense, the Chargers overall and 5-2 in the division. Friedrichs said. "I didn't have za when junior Kyle Breitmeyer net to make it 3-0. blanked Kensington Lakes "After we lost our first two to spend a lot of time teaching banged a 30-yard free kick off "The first time we played Activities Association South- games (to state powers Livonia them the basics. We've been able the crossbar. Canton (a 4-2 Churchill win), it Division rival Canton, 3-0, Stevenson and Northville), we to work on extra stuff." Teammate Sherif Hassanien was a back-and-forth game and Tuesday night on the P-CEP made it our team goal to win 10 Churchill netted the only controlled the rebound six they were more dangerous than MU's Austin hailed varsity soccer pitch. games in a row," said Churchill goal it would need 15 minutes yards in front of the goal, but they were tonight," Friedrichs Churchill didn't lock up the coach Reid Friedrichs. "Now into the contest when Etienne his quick blast rolled just wide said. Madonna University division title with its ninth we're one away from that. Lussiez scored off a magnifi­ of the left post. junior Jessica Austin straight triumph, but it cer- "Tonight we moved the ball cent crossing pass from Max Canton threatened again [email protected] | (734) 953-2108 (Livonia Franklin), has been named the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference Women's Soccer Player of the Week (ending Sept. 21). Tie that binds For the week, Austin scored four goals, including the game winner in both of MU's Spartans, Rocks draw again, 0-0 conference triumphs a 4-1 win Sept. 16 over BY BRAD EMONS ing opportunities. Our first- Concordia and a 6-2 OBSERVER STAFF WRITER half message was that we had -victory Saturday at some opportunities, but we did Davenport. Nothing gained, nothing lost. not have any quality shots. And Austin leads MU That was the story again if we don't get shots, obviously with seven goals and Tuesday as Division 1 state we don't get any scoring oppor­ an assist for a total of powers Salem and host Livonia tunities. I think they respond­ 15 points. Stevenson battled to a 0-0 ed better the second half. draw in a showdown for first "It's been eight days since the MU golfers second place in the Central Division last time we played them and The Madonna of the Kensington Lakes this game looked nothing or felt University women's Activities Association. nothing like the last game — even golf team, led by Stevenson, 8-1-3 overall and going from the grass field to the Sara Simnitch's 88, ranked No. 3 in the state, main­ (synthetic) turf, to the number of took runner-up hon­ tains its slim one-point lead in scoring opportunities." ' ors Saturday in the the KLAA-Central Division Stevenson goalkeeper Wolverine-Hoosier race at 5-0-2, while top-ranked Conner Burton and Salem's Athletic Conference Salem is 14-0-3 overall and 5- Will Allen both did their jobs Jamboree (No. 3) held 0-3 in the division. efficiently despite the limited at Tecumseh Country Each team has three match­ amount of shots. Club hosted by Siena es remaining in the division. "The first meeting, in terms Heights. In the first meeting between of soccer performance, was Indiana Tech cap­ the two teams on Sept. 15, much better," Stevenson coach tured the team title Salem scored during the final Lars Richters said. "Both with a four-player total five minutes to forge a 1-1 teams tonight had some excit­ of 357 followed by MU deadlock. That duel featured ing moments, but I wish we m m w (363). free-wheeling, up-and-down had played better and with tfr* J' £ Davenport's Caitlin action, but the rematch was more composure despite the Duval was medalist played close to the vest. high pressure. with a 5-over 77- Stevenson had five corner "But a 0-0 result against Simnitch toook kicks in the first half, while Salem — it's at least somewhat fifth followed by Salem had four in the second satisfying — but I hoped we MU teammates half— that was the extent of it. would have performed better." Chelsea Bathurst Ironically, play opened up Salem had to be pleased to (Livonia Stevenson) — out of desperation — during keep Stevenson off~the-board and Mariel Meyers the final minutes. for 80 minutes. And for the (Livonia Franklin), "We played hard and played Rocks, it could be considered a tied for eighth (91 smart, the second half was moral victory. Allen, a senior, each); Caitlin Steele, much better," Salem coach Ed filled in admirably for the 14th (93); Jacqueline McCarthy told his team after­ injured Sasa Miskovic. BILL BRESLER I STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER McCormick, tied for ward. "Both backlines were Stevenson's Kendal Snow (25) goes airborne for the header between Salem's Lachlan Savage (12) and Matt Woster (16) 15th (94); and Jillian strong and it limited the scor­ Please see SOCCER, B3 during Tuesday's KLAA-Central Division showdown. Kloc, tied for 19th (96). 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Penalty-prone Warriors fall, 27-14 Pee Wee football offers life lessons BY BRAD EMONS "Twice we got called for OBSERVER STAFF WRITER PREP FOOTBALL an illegal man downfield," Gusev said. "We also had ccording to author Sports a down-to-the-wire dandy Lutheran High Westland from Visbara to Dan Greene; intentional grounding, Robert Fulghum's Editor Tim between two surging teams. had the upper hand in total and a 4~yard run by Chris offensive pass interference ^1989 best-selling book, Smith and One week after upsetting yardage, but that's that only Connell. and a personal foul on a punt everything you really need to Livonia/ state-ranked Canton, the Rockets' defense will have thing the Warriors could hang The Warriors scored their return. know in life you learn in kin­ Westland their second hands full again their hats on in a 27-14 Metro final TD in the fourth period "Penalties killed us. We're dergarten — necessary skills Sports against the Patriots, who are Conference football setback on Sean Rowe's 10-yard pass a ground team and we had like sharing, playing fair and Editor Brad averaging 41 points a game. Saturday at home to Macomb to Kemp followed by Rowe's too many second-and-20s. not taking things that aren't Emons also PICKS: Wright (Franklin); Smith Lutheran North. two-point conversion run. Anytime something bad hap­ yours. compiled 9-2 (Glenn); Emons (Franklin). Things started out well The loss drops Lutheran pened, it happened. It's frus­ After watching a few of Grid Picks marks last LIVONIA CLARENCEVILLE (3-1,2-1) AT enough as the Warriors' t Westland to 1-2 overall and trating." my 7-year-old son's junior week to stay MACOMB LUTHERAN NORTH (2-2,1-1): The Stephen Kemp recovered a 1-2 in the Metro, while North Ethan Haller (15-for-60) freshmen football practices, Ed Wright in the hunt Trojans have outscored the, pooch kick at the North 39 evens its mark at 2-2 overall and Kemp (l2-for-56) were I'd like to contribute the fol­ with 31-16 Mustangs nearly 3-to-l during lowing unauthorized sequel the first four games and will and 10 plays later scored on and is 1-2 in the conference. the Warriors' leading rushers. records. be motivated to show that last an 8-yard run after a timely "They (North) controlled Four different quarterbacks to Fulghum's masterpiece: Following are this week's week's setback to Lutheran audible call at the line of the line of scrimmage and one combined for 6-of-15 passing Everything You Really games and picks. Northwest was a fluke, not the scrimmage from senior Eric or two big plays kills us in the for 70 yards with one intercep­ Need in Life You Learn in start of a trend. PICKS: Wright Shoats, who got his first start game," Lutheran Westland tion. Kindergarten...and atPee- FRIDAY'S GAMES (C'ville); Smith (C'ville); at quarterback. coach Paul Guse* said. Defensively, Sam Wee Football Practice. (ALL 7 P.M. STARTS UNLESS NOTED) Emons (CVille). But despite being outgained The Warriors, who trailed Ahlersmeyer led the Warriors Here's a condensed ver­ LIVONIA STEVENSON (3-1, H) AT INKSTER(H 1-1) AT GARDEN CITY (1-3, 226-204 in total offense,' 21-6 at the half, had pair of with 10 tackles, including a sion: NORTHVIUE(HH):Ayearago 0-3): The Cougars will be hard- this game would have had pressed to keep up with the North scored four unanswered turnovers, losing a fumble and sack. Chapter 1 — Pay atten­ "lop-sided rout" written all touchdowns during the next getting punt blocked in the tion to detail: Always make Vikings' explosive offense. Kemp and Haller added . over it - and it still might, Garden City has struggled three quarters to take a 27-6 second period which led to a seven tackles apiece, while sure your chin strap is on, but in pencil, thanks to a mightily after winning its lead - a 43-yard run by Zek North TD. Rayshaun Booker also recov­ your mouth guard is in and strong rebound season from opener. PICKS: Wright (Inkster); Bielecki; an 18-yard pass from Lutheran Westland also ered a fumble. your other vital protective the Mustangs. Northville is Smith (Inkster); Emons quarterback Mike Visbara to committed a total of 10 penal­ devices are straight, because no longer the push-over it (Inkster). Ryan Schwark; a 44-yard pass ties for 95 yards. [email protected] I (734) 953-2123 you never know when you're was the previous few seasons REDFORD THURSTON (2-2,2-0) AT going to get matched up and the Spartans have shown DEARBORN HEIGHTS ANNAPOLIS (4-0,2- against the kid that hits they have a few dings in their 0): Less than a decade since armor. Expect a lot of points. harder than Brian Urlacher the Cougars could barely BOYS TENNIS RESULTS PICKS: Wright (Stevenson); find enough players to field in one-on-one tackling Smith (Northville); Emons drills. a football program they WESTLAND JOHN GLENN 5 Katti (Canton) def. Eric Slusarski-Vishal Joshi, Ryan Hanz (Canton) def. Mike Geraci, 6-1,6-1; (Stevenson). have turned the corner and WAYNE MEMORIAL 4 65-2,3-6,6-4; No. 3: Mike Houghan-Rushi Patel No. 4: Riley Hoemschmeyer (Canton) def. Joe Chapter 2 — Stay SALEM {0-4,0-2) AT SOUTH WON EAST (0- are cruising on the highway Sept. 22 at John Glenn (LC) def. John Mosley-Jim LaFontaine, 6-3,2-6, KosinskU-0,6-0. focused: Even when a train 4,0-2): Judging by Friday night's No. 1 singles: Zach Ernat (WJG) defeated David 6-3; No. 4: Steve Lee-Rob Milus (Canton) def. No. 1 doubles: Jeremy Lindlbauer-David Kang to success. The winner of McCown, 3-6,6-3,6-3; No. 2: Brandon Harnos Cameron Norscia-Eric Stromberg, 7-5,6-4; No. (Canton] def. Chad Dorton-Steve Trapp, 6-2,7-6 is chugging by the practice near-miss against powerful this Mega Gold showdown (WM) def. Nik Hubbard, 6-0,6-1; No. 3: Jesse 5: Kartik Bhatt-Andrew Tidweil (Canton) def. (8-6]; No. 2: David Ding-Adam Payne (Canton) field over your right shoul­ Novi, the Rocks may be the will be in the driver's seat English (WM) def. Khari Stargeli, 6-3,1-6,7-6 (8- Pat Moroney-Matt Cezat. 6-3,7-6 (7-4). def. Peter Lee-Nate Warrick, 6-3,6-2; No. 3: der and the junior freshmen best 0-4 team in the state to a conference crown. 6); No. 4: Kevin Sample (WM) def. Asif Shiekh, Churchill's dual match record: 6-4 overall; Santosh Shanmuga-Abhi Katti (Canton) def. cheerleaders are practic­ right now. They're just nine PICKS: Wright (Annapolis); 6-0,6-1. 4-3 KLAA-South Division. Mike Kapian-Bili Schafer, 6:0,6-0; No. 4: Jim points away from being 2-2 as No. 1 doubles: Carlo Tejada-Mitch Dean (WJG) PLYMOUTH 8, LIVONEA FRANKLIN 1 LaFontaine-John Mosley (Canton) def. Waif ing a routine over your left, Smith (Thurston); Emoris they dropped a 20-14 decision (Annapolis). def. Hui Li-Dan Wilson, 2-6,6-1,7-6 (7-4); No. Sept. 22 at Franklin Afonso-Alex Wood, 6-2,6-1; No. 5: Kartik Bhatt- don't forget the snap count to Walled Lake Northern and 2: Michael Gabriel-Zach LanKton (WM) def., No. 1 singles: Walter Woods (LF) defeated Pat Austin Payne (Canton) def. Aaron York-Joe because, for goodness sake, REDFORD UNION (1-3,0-2) AT GIBRALTAR Zach Edwards-Tommy Ruark, 6-1,6-2; No. 3: Onoro, 6-1,6-2; No. 2: Aaron Zhang (P) def. Trudell,H6-l. a 17-14 verdict to the Wildcats. CARLSON (2-2,1-1): The Panthers Jacob Toarmina-Shane Wiecfiert (WJG) def. Stephen Payne, 6-4,7-5: No. 3: Matt Dwan (P) Franklin's dual match record: 2-6 overall, 2-4 you don't want to be the one Both teams need a win for have had a tough time moving Michael Battaglia-Josh Estepp, 7-6 (7-4), 6-3: def. Mike Geraci, 6-0,6-1; No. 4: Andy Mitchell KLAA-South Division. who costs your teammates morale purposes. PICKS: Wright the ball as their 13.5 scoring No, 4: David Wilton-Wayne Woodard (WJG) def. (P),def. Aaron York, 6-0,6-2. ' SOUTH LYON 5, LIVONIA STEVENSON 4 10 down-ups. (Salem); Smith (Salem); Justin Iller-Jacob Bean, 6-4,7-6 (7-1); No. 5: No. 1 doubles: Max Korpalski-Pat Bailey (P) No. 1 singles: Chris Martin (LS) defeated average indicates. That's not a Karl Lawrence-Nick Stone (WJG) def. Stephen def. Chad Dorton-Steve Trapp, 5-7,6-0,6-1; No. Doohak Kim, 6-2,6-4; No. 2: Erik Koch (LS) def. Chapter 3 — Never give Emons (Salem). good sign against a Gibraltar McNamara-Josh Higgs, 6-3,6-0. 2: Wen Ning-Afex Berk (P) def. Peter Lee-Nate Willie Spear$„6-1,6-2; No. 3: Clayton Northev up: No matter how big the PLYMOUTH (3-1,1-1} AT LIVONIA CHURCHILL defense that has yielded just Dual match records: John Glenn, 1-9 overall, Warrick, 6-4,6-3; No. 3: Tom Egg)eston-John (LS) def. Kyle Wilson, 6-1,6-2; No. 4: Kyle guy is you're blocking or (1-3,0-2): A pair of spread offenses 66 points in four games. PICKS: 1-7 KLAA-South Division; Wayne, 2-8 overall, 1-7 Lopus (P) def. Mike Kaptan-Bill Sfiafer, 6-3, Gordon (SL) def. Kevin Francisco, 7-6,2-6,6-1. will square-off in this key KLAA-South Division. 6-2; No. 4: Drew Leist-Hank Eckardt (P) def. how far he's pushing you Wright (Gibraltar); Smith No. 1 doubles: C. Johnson-A. Martella (SL) KLAA South contest on the (Gibraltar); Emons (Gibraltar). CANTON 6, LIVONIA CHURCHILL 3 Walt Afonso-Aiex Wood, 6-3,6-2; No. 5: Grant def. Giang Nguyen-Kyle Fan, 6-0,6-0; No. 2: K. back, keep moving your Chargers'turf. Plymouth hopes Sept. 22 at Canton Senkbiel-lan Fleming (?) def. Joe Trudell-Derek Sitar-A. Whybra (SL) def. Josh Rochette-Simjae legs because while you may SOUTHFIELD CHRISTIAN (2-2,1-1) AT Davis, 6-0,6-3. it can pick up on the momen­ No. 1 singles: Akshay Moorthy (LC) defeated Holman Rayos, 7-5,6-1; No. 3: G. Wellmer-Jared never pancake him, you can REDFORD COVENANT (3-1,2-0) - 4:30 PM: Mike Darouie, 7-5,6-2; No. 2: Justin Leirjel Franklin's dual match record:2-7 overall; 2-5 Timm (SL) def. Paul Franchina-Vince Sabatini, tum it gained in the second half Covenant has yet to allow (Canton) def. Aiex Clos, 6-2,6-4; No. 3: Ryan KLAA-South Division. 6-4,6-4; No. 4: M. Verbisas-Eric Ouang (SL) def. always earn his respect. of last week's win over Wayne a point in its two Southern Hanz (Canton) def. Ziwln Deng, 6-1.6-4; No. 4: CANTON 7, LIVONIA FRANKLIN 2 Garrett Adams-Dave Kruse, 7-5,6-2; No. 5: T. Chapter 5 — Live for when they outscored the Zebras Mike Appel (LC) def. Austin Payne, 5-7,6-4,6-2. Sept. 19 at Franklin Slankard-B. Morman (SL) def. Josh York-Lukas Michigan Conference games. No. 1-doubles: David Ding-Adamy Payne No. 1 singles: Walter Woods (LF) defeated Rudis, 6-2,6-3. the moment: Cherish every 29-8 over the final 24 minutes. That streak will be in peril (Canton) def. Dan Landstrom-Erik Newman, 6-7 Michaei Darouie, 6-1,2-6,6-2;.No. 2: Stephen Stevenson's dual match record: 2-6 overall, jumping jack, every bear The Chargers are coming off against a Southfield Christian (2-7), 6-4,6-4; No. 2: Santosh Shanmuga-Abhi Payne (LF) def. Justin Leidel, 6-1,6-1; No. 3: 0-5 KLAA-Central Division. crawl and every gut-bust­ perhaps their best showing of unit that has averaged ing run around the flagpole the season last week when they nearly 30 points a contest. battled Franklin to the wire. 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Kenne propels Glenn MU's Giorgi sits on Daveport 4-2 Emilio Giorgi notched his for Schoolcraft was Billy Irvine. COLLEGE SOCCER On Saturday, Schoolcraft bat­ second and third goals of tled host Parkland (111.) CC to a the season Saturday as the "total team effort".Sept. 17 against l-l overtime draw and on Sunday past rival Zebras, 6-1 Madonna University men's visiting Macomb Community defeated host Heartland (111.) CC, soccer team rallied from a College (4-2-1, 2-1). 2-0, to improve to 6-1-3 overall. 2-1 halftime deficit to beat Schoolcraft, 4-0 in the MADONNA 3, CONCORDIA 0: host Davenport University, MCCAA, gave up just four shots Using three first half goals, Nelson Kenne's two goals and two assists on goal in the win. sparked Westland John Glenn to a 6-1 boys soc­ 4-2, in a Wolverine-Hoosier the Madonna University (4-1, Grodzicki said the strong 2-1) rolled to a Wolverine- cer victory TAiesday at home over rival Wayne Athletic Conference match. defense yielded plenty of offense, Memorial. Goals by Rory Scott and Hoosier Athletic Conference with Michael Iyoha outstanding win Wednesday at Concordia • The Rockets, who led 3-0 at halftime, Carl Winterbottom staked throughout. University (0-1,0-l). "Michael Iyoha was a cap­ improved to 5-8-1 overall and 4-3 in the South Davenport to a one-goal MU got on the board just 7:37 tain in every sense of the word," Division of the Kensington Lakes Activities advantage. Mark Pikula in as newcomer Eric Kiebert took Grodzicki said. "His energy was Association. scored for the Crusaders. a loose ball just inside the 18-yard contagious, he was vocal, he • Logan Chaston, Loren Marku, Tomasz In the second half, Giorgi box and after turning, fired a shot played hard, he played smart scored in the 47th and 50th that Concordia keeper Shawn Karznowski and Steve Thompson also tallied (and) he played injured. Oh yeah, Simney had no chance to stop for goals for Glenn. minutes off assists from he ended the game (against) our a 1-0 MU lead. "Nelson (Kenne) played a beautiful match," Otieno Victor and Pikula. biggest rival with two goals and Fellow newcomer Otieno Victor Glenn first-year coach Jimmy Mortada said. Corbin Titus put it away an assist." "But I thought we played too much individual," for the Crusaders in the 67th made it 2-0 MU, scoring his first The lone goal of the first half goal of the season in the 21st Kyle Michael's goal off a corner kick to open minute off a long pass from was tallied by Iyoha, who took a minute, taking the ball away from the second half spoiled Glenn goalkeeper Zach Jacob Rosiek. throw-in from Andy Adlington the Cardinals and beating Simney Redden's shutout bid. The Crusaders' goalkeeper all alone in the box and beat the to his right for his first collegiate The loss drops to the Zebras to 0-12-1 overall Steve Besk made nine saves. Macomb goalkeeper. goal. The host Ocelots then poured it and 0-7 in the KLAA-South. MU is now 5-1 overall and Kiebert, a transfer from on after intermission, with Iyoha PLYMOUTH 3, FRANKLIN 1: On Tuesday, goals by Brad 3-0 in the WHAC, while Auburn-Montgomery, made it 3-0 i»* neatly threading a pass over to Finnegan, Dan Jasewicz and Kyle Anderson carried just under nine minutes later as • Davenport falls to 4-2 and Younan Samra with 15 minutes to the host Wildcats (6-8-1,3-3-1) to the KLAA-South he took a pass from Doron Drai 0-1. go for Schoolcraft's second goal. Division triumph over Livonia Franklin (1-10-1,1-5-1). TOM HAWLEY j STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER SCHOOLCRAFT 3, MACOMB C€ and fired his shot past a diving Zach Miller scored the lone goal on an assist from The final goal, with about 10 Simney for the final MU score. Wayne's Zachary Girouard ({eft) tries to keep the ball 0: With second-year starting Travis Matthey for the Patriots, who trailed 2-1 at half- minutes left, was scored when a The Cards posted four shots away from John Glenn's Nelson Kenne during Tuesday's defender Hunter Robertson out through ball by Bim Ogunyemi time. of the lineup due to an injury, the on goal, but Crusader keeper "We played a great first half, but they we let them KLAA-South Division matchup. was collected by Iyoha, who pro­ Anthony DeMarco was up to the Schoolcraft College regrouped ceeded to dribble through the score less than 10 seconds into the second half," ter in the second half," said Lutheran High Westland and turned in what assistant challenge in his first action of the Franklin coach Vic Rodopoulos said. "We fell flat the defenders and beat the goalie. season, stopping all four shots. coach Rich Block, whose team is ranked No. 9 in coach Chris Grodzicki termed a Collecting the shutout in goal second half and did not mark tight enough. Plymouth Division 4 statewide coaches poll. also has great speed up-top." HAMTRAMCK 2, CLARENCEVILLE 0: In a Metro Conference Despite the loss, Franklin goalkeeper Brad Mangune encounter Tuesday, the host Cosmos (2-3,2-2) sent visit­ (15 saves) and senior forward Noel Romo stood out. ing Livonia Clarenceville (4-7,1-5) to its sixth straight CRANBROOK 4, LUTK. WESTLAND 0: Alex King scored setback. two goals and added two assists Tuesday as Metro LUTH. WESTLAND 5, S'FIELD CHRISTIAN 2: Josh Kruger scored Conference leader Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook (7-0-2, four goals and added one assist, while Laith Francis Crusaders boot Tech for 3-0 WHAC victory 6-0) blanked state-ranked Lutheran High Westland (9- chipped in with a goal and two assists Saturday as 3-1,4-2). Lutheran High Westland (9-2-1) posted the non-confer­ third in the latest NJCAA Division in the box and put it past the Jeff Hammond and Heedong Yoong also tallied goals The 24th-ranked Madonna ence win over host Southfield Christian (4-67)- I poll, rolled to its second con­ Crusaders' Brit Warner. for the unranked Cranes, who bolted to a 4-0 halftime University women's soccer "We kept our shape well and things are coming secutive MCCAA win over Jackson Senior Dina Allie {Livonia lead on goals in the eighth, 17th, 20th and 32nd min­ together," Lutheran Westland coach Rich Block said. team traveled Tuesday to Community College. Stevenson) made it a 2-2 game exact­ utes. , . Brian Nimmon"and Derek Holecek scored for the Indiana Tech and took home MAO0NHA6, DAVENPORT 2: in a ly two minutes later as she took a run "We cleaned it up on the back and played alittle bet- Eagles, who trailed 5-1 at halftime. a 3-0 Wolverine-Hoosier WHAC match Saturday, the visiting into the box after a pass from Diana Athletic Conference win. Crusaders (5-2, 3-0) found them­ Brda (Franklin) and beat Carissa MU came out and put up its selves down 1-0 in the 21st minute Quador for another tied score. (Miskovic) who is probably game-winning goal by Nate first goal of the game just 10 as Davenport (0-3, 0-1) scored off of Austin scored her second goal of among the top 10 percent Sergison disallowed with 2:19 minutes as Jaclyn Ventimiglia a free kick to take the early lead. the day and second game-winner of SOCCER Jessica Austin (Livonia Franklin) the week in the 40th minute, taking PAGE B1 goalkeepers in the state to left due to an obvious offsides got her shot past Mallory a guy who has only played call. Xurvein for a 1-0 lead. tied the match at 1-1 just under a long pass from Sarah Rokuski into three minutes later (23:17) as she the box and beating Quador to make one game," McCarthy said. "I told the boys at halftime After halftime, Kaila Moore beat her defender off the dribble and it 3-2 Madonna. The Rocks' backup keeper "That's why played a little I had a strangfe vibe tonight," beat Xurvien in the 6lst min­ fired her shot past Kristen Haight to Shannon Mclntyre made it 4-2 made a key diving save on more conservative and we Richters said. "That last game ute for a 2-0 MU lead and square the match at one. MU in the 63rd minute as she lofted Stevenson's Joey D'Agostino didn't want to move (senior we played with confidence and Ventimiglia made it 3-0 in the "Jessica is a key element to this a shot over Quador for her first with only 3:25 left. sweeper) Kevin (Cope) up. I it was fun. I don't know if the 80th minute for the final MU season," MU coach Paul Thomas goal of the season. Mclntyre set up Salem also played the didn't know what to expect, nerves got to us or affected our score. said. "She is putting the ball in the Moore on her first goal of the match final 59 minutes with­ but tonight he (Allen) was performance. Unfortunately Brittany Warner (Plymouth) net, which is something we strug­ in the 67th minute as the junior for­ out senior defender Jace very good." we did not bring the same level had to make just one save for gled with at times last year. She is a ward pushed her shot past Quador Beardon, who went off with Stevenson tried to create of play." her fourth shutout of the season. part, but far from our only part." for her second goal of the season. a knee injury. some buzz late in the game, SCHOOLCRAFT 5, JACKSON CC 1: The Panthers made it 2-1 in the Moore finished the scoring in the Schoolcraft College (5-0-2), ranked 28th minute when Erin Vermeersch 73rd minute as she finished off a "We went from goalkeeper only to have the potential [email protected] I (734) 953-2123 found a loose ball after a scramble crossing pass from Allie.

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Westland John Glenn Setter Bianca Hayes had Meg lafrate (seven kills) and Gaiindo, 17:02; 10. Andrew Garcia-Garrison, Glenn finishers (grades 9-10): 68. Audra opened its South Division girls XLAA VOLLEYBALL three digs and passed at 86 Brooke Knochel (five kills) 17:13; 13. Jon Paul Zebrowski, 17:32; 16. Austin Flores, 28:38; 77. Ranequia Kelley, 33:05; 78. volleyball schedule Tuesday percent as Wayne falls to O-l paced the Stevenson hitting Zebrowski, 17:32; 19. Scott Hoffman, 17:40. Elizabeth Burns, 34:02. • in the KLAA-South. attack. Stevenson finishers: 29. Matt Williams, 18:10; BOYS DUAL MEET RESULTS in the new Kensington Lakes game. 34. Joe Urso, 18:16; 37. John Lynch, 18:23; 42. LIVONIA FRANKLIN 15 Activities Association by out­ Sophomore Brooke Zywick Travis Gosselin, 18:36; 43. Tom Kaman, 18:40; WAYNE MEMORIAL 89 lasting visiting Plymouth in had a team-high 23 digs, while Canton whips Patriots Chargers 1st in tourney 44. Jordan Burger, 18:41. Sept. 23 at Nankin Mills five games before large crowd. On Tuesday, Canton , , Kristen Nalecz had a total DIVISION II BOYS TEAM STANDINGS (9 Individual winner: Paul Hanni (Franklin), 17:48 sophomore Halie Baker and schools): 1. Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard, 57 (5,000 meters). The Rockets improved to Truskowski each added 22 on improved to 15-3 overall and of 69 kills, while Lindsey poins; 2. Oxford, 72; 3. Redford Union, 2; 7. Other Franklin finishers: I. Austin Jones, 5-2-4 overall and 1-0 in the the night. 1-0 in the KLAA-South with a Graciak added 76 digs as Lutheran High Westland, 166. 18:21; 3. Peter Walblay, 18:22; 4. Nik Gherartiini, KLAA-South with a 20-2¾. Truskowski also served eight convincing 25-10,25-12,25-8 Livonia Churchill, ranked No. Individual winner; Spencer Lyie (Lutheran 18:26; 5. Dylan Taylor, 18:29; 6. Jason Riffel, Westland), 17:0! (5,000 meters). 18:30; 7. Bobby Wilson, 18:32. 25-20, 22-25,25-20,15-12 win straight points to lead off the victory at Livonia Franklin. 9 in Class A, went a perfect 7-- Other Lutheran Westland finishers: 34. Alex Wayne finishers: 14. Tyier Gendron, 21:38; 15. over the Wildcats, who slipped decisive fifth and final game. "We did not get any offense 0 Saturday to win the Mount Kemp, 20:28; 37. Theodis Washington, 20;36; 46. Darryl ison, 21:49; 20. Antonio Parker, 23:39; 20. to 8-6-3 overall and 0-1 in the "You have to give Plymouth going because we had trouble Pleasant Tournament. Jeremy Kohtz, 22:04; 48. Zechariah Robinson, Brandon Tykoski, 23:58; 21. Jacob McCiester, 22:25. 26:12; 23. Darnell Givhan,28:19. division. credit," Wargo said. "They passing Canton's floater The Chargers, now 12-2 DIVISION 1 GIRLS TEAM STANDINGS (14 Dual meet records: Franklin, 1-2 KLAA-South Senior middle-hitter scratched an clawed their serves," said Franklin coach overall, defeated St. Louis in schools): 1. Dearborn, 76 points; 2. Northville, Division; Wayne, 0-3 KLAA-South Division. Brittany Holbrook, who will way back in Game No. 5. Linda Jimenez, whose team the finals, 25-9,25-12, after 84; 3. Livonia Stevenson, 96; 4. Rochester LIVONIA CHURCHILL 19 Stoney Creek, 102; 5. Grosse Pointe South, 124. . WESTLAND JOHN GLENN 43 sign with Oakland University, " Fortunately our defense was slipped to 5-7 overall and eliminating Midland Dow, Individual winner: Courtney Calka Sept. 23 at Cass Benton Park led the victorious Rockets able to hang onto Stacey's 0-1 in the division. "Our pass­ 25-19,25-19, and Remus (Stevenson), 19 minutes (5,000 meters). Individual winner: Steve Zoski (Churchill), no with 21 kills and three blocks, lead." ing game is our strength, so Chippewa Hills, 25-11,25-15. Other Stevenson f inlsfiers:.14. Karli Kuchka, time available. while fellow senior Stacey this was very disappointing. In pool play, Churchill 21:06; 18. Victoria Saferian, 21:43; 19. Julia Other Churchill finishers: 3. Mike Schmidt; 4. Churchill bumps Wayne Capeneka, 21:45; 44. Michelle Krawczyk, 22:48; Mark Freyberg; 5. Ryan Keeling; 6. Kyle Mireles; Truskowski chipped in with Canton was relentless and downed Mount Pleasant (25- 45. Kelsey O'Keefe, 22:49; 67. Rebecca Gidley, 7. Mike Greer; 9. Edward Tremel. 14, many at critical times. In another KLAA-South played tough." 19,25-12), Cheboygan (25-9, 24:20. Glenn finishers:2. Tim Boes;8. Jeff Adkins; 10. "Stacey was able to get the opener Tuesday, host Livonia Emma Green and Chelsea 25-14), Traverse City Central DIVISION tl GIRLS TEAM STANDINGS (10 Eric Mlynar; 11. Ruben Maya; 12. Ryan Vichinsky; schools): 1. Livonia Ladywood, 55 points; 2. 13. Steve Shak. big kills when we needed it," Churchill cruised in three Williams finished with six and (25-12,25-15) and St. Lpuis Dearborn Divine Child, 58; 3. Oxford, 107; 9. Dual meet records!Churchill, 2-1 KLAA-South Glenn coach Julian Wargo straight against visiting Wayne four kills, respectively, for the (25-16,25-15). Lutheran High Westland, 212. Division; John Glenn. 1-2 KLAA-South Division. said. Memorial, 25-3,25-13,25-7- Patriots. Nalecz also had five blocks individual winner: Michelle Kerr (Divine Child), GIRLS DUAL MEET RESULTS 20:52 (5,000 meters). LIVONIA LADYWOOD 15 Meanwhile, junior Katie Sarah Suppelsa led the vic­ and seven aces, while Graciak Ladywood finishers: 4. Julia Kenney, 21:30; 9. BIRMINGHAM MARIAN 52 Down came off the bench to torious Chargers, now 13-2 Lions block Stevenson serve-received at 94 percent Meredith Houska, 21:52:10. Becky Babon, 22:02; Sept. 23 at Cass Benton Park tighten up Glenn's defense in overall and 1-0 in the division, South Lyon opened KLAA- and had six aces. !2. Cathy Wijtanowski, 22:11; 20. Morgan Zuzlak, Individual winner: Cathy Wojtanowski, 21:19 22:35; 26. Laura Bou-Maroun, 23:11; 29. Melissa (5,000 meters). the second game. with 10 kills, while Kristen Central play Tuesdp; with a Other contributions came Wickman. 23:40. Other Ladywood finishers: 2. Julia Kenney, "Playing in front of a big Nalecz added nine ace serves 26-24,25-15,25-21 victory from Cierra Yetts (39 kills), Lutheran Westland finishers: 19. Sarah 21:35; 3. Meredith Houska, 21:58; 4. Morgan crowd isn't easy," Wargo said. and three kills. over host Livonia Stevenson, Cory Urbats (18 aces, 54 Maynard, 22:35; 43. Erin Lyle, 24:18; 46. Miriam Zuziak, 22;24; 5. Becky Babon, 22:27; 7. Laura Pranschke, 24:26; 51. Brittany Maynard. 25:18; Bou-Maroun, 23:11; 8. Siobhan Aldridge, 23:19. "We tended to compound our Other contributions came which slipped to 4-9 overall assists, 20 digs), Katie Matz 53. Ashiey Pniewski, 26:00; 54. Amber Pniewski, Ladywood's dual meet record: 3-0 overall, mistakes and take ourselves from Lindsey Graciak (10 and O-l in the division. (17 kills, 32 assists, 17 digs and 26:29; 57. Jessica Rice, 27:35. 3-0 (Catholic League). out of the game." digs), Christy Maleske (three Christine Armstrong had 12 100 percent serve receive). JACKSON INVITAIONAL LIVONIA STEVENSON 15 Kat Krupsky and Jessica Sept. 20 at Sharp Park SOUTH LYON EAST 49 Glenn's defense began to kills, one block), Kristy Walker digs and four ace serves in the GIRLS TEAM STANDINGS ¢19 schools): 1. Sept. 23 at Cass Benton Park pick things up when facing (three digs) and Darcy DeRoo setback, while Katie Vellucci Stroud also combined for 39 Saiine, 54 points; 2. Clarkston (A), 86; 3. East Individual winner: Courtney Calka elimination in the fourth (two aces, two digs, two kills). finished with 13 assist-to-kills. kills and 12 blocks. Kent-wood, 105; 4. Pinckney, 141; 5. Ann Arbor (Stevenson), 20:54 (5.000 meters). Pioneer, 168; 6. Livonia Churchill, 173. Other Stevenson finishers: 2. Karli Kuchka, Individual winner: 1. Gahrielle Anzalone (Grand 20:56; 3. Julia Capeneka, 21:54; 4. Michelle Blanc), 17:50.6 (5,000 meters). Krawczyk, 22:21; 5. Rebecca Gidley, 22:24; 6. Churchill finishers: 2. Sara Kroll, 18:07,3; 21 Kelsey O'Keefe, 22:30; 8. Allison Gudeman, Alyssa Mira, 20:04.8; 38. Bethany Pilat, 20:34.6; 22:40. Lutheran Westland stuns Novi in UM-D Tournament semifinal 44. Emily Clairmont, 20:48.0; 69. Katie Rash, Dual meet records; Stevenson, 2-1KLAA- 21:16.4; 80. Jenna Szuba, 21:33.6; 84. Lindsey Central Division: South Lyon East, 0-3 KLAA- Centrai Division. McMullen, 25:43.0. BY BRAD EM0NS Assist-to-kill leaders MONROE-JEFFERSON INVITATATIONAL UVONIA CHURCHILL 15 PREP VOLLEYBALL Huron Valley prevails Sept. 20 at Sterling State Park WESTLAND JOHN GLENN 48 OBSERVER STAFF WRITER \ included Lauren Gieschen (59), BOYS TEAM STANDINGS (11 schools): 1 Sept. 23 at Cass Benton Park Cathy Haller (32) and Lauren Staci Hatzung served 13 Monroe, 36 points; 2. Ann Arbor Huron, 55: Individual winner: Amanda Southwell Lutheran Westland contin­ the day," Lutheran Westland Switzer(l6). straights in the opening 3. Canton. 93; 4. Livonia Churchill, 102; 5. (Churchill), 20:16 (5,000 meters). Brighton, 115; 6. Livonia Franklin, 143; 11. Wayne Other Churchill finishers: 2. Kayla Szado, ues to prove it's a force to be coach Kevin Wade said. "We Abi Gieschen led in digs (60) game, including four aces, to Memorial, 342. 22:05; 3. Sarah Batiman, 22:42; 44. Allie reckoned with in girls volley­ played well within our pool, and had eight aces. lead Westland Huron Valley Individual winner: Matt Vander Roest [A.A. Zoski, 22:49; 5. Tiffany Raisanen, 23:11; 7. Lisa ball - regardless of class. winning our pool and making "Losing in the finals did not Lutheran to a 25-6,25-19, Huron), 16:15 (5,000 meters). McMullen, 23:33; 8. Allesandra ladipaolo, it to the Gold Bracket. We had take away from the overall 25-22 Michigan Independent Churchill finishers: 12. Mark Waterbury, 17:07; 23:33. The Warriors put on an 16. Nathan Wise, 17:15; 23. Ouinn Osgood, 17:25; John Glenn finishers: 6. Ashley Bailey, 23:17; impressive display dur­ to battle all day against big success we had during the day Athletic Conference-Red 25. Tom Windle, 17:27; 26. Matt Szado, 17:29; 29. 9. Evi Cenolli, 24:00; 10. Megan Nikula, 25:15; ing Saturday's 20-school Class A schools and for a small and hopefully that carries over Division win Tuesday over host Steve Zoski, 17:40; 54. Mark Freyberg, 18:55. 11. Michelle Levy, 26:19; 12. Audra Fiores, 32:10; University of Michigan- D school we more than held for us in our upcoming games," Ypsilanti Calvary Christian. Franklin finishers: 18, Paul Hanni, 17:19; 20. 13. Bisi Ajetanmobi, 32:11; 14. Ranequia Kelley, Austin Jones, 17:24; 31. Nik Gberardini, 17:42; 36. 34:34. Dearborn Tournament by fin­ our own. Wade said. Leah Miller (eight kills) Dylan Taylor, 17:55; 38. Peter Walblay, 17:59; 45. Dual meet records: Churchill, 3-0 KLAA-South ishing runner-up. "Beating Novi in the semi­ and Samantha .Barber (seven Bobby Wilson, 18:22; 51. Jason Riffel, 18:52. Division; John Glenn, 1-2 KLAA-South Division. Farmington Hills Mercy finals was definitely huge for Warriors sweep C'ville kills) paced the Hawks' hitting Wayne finishers: 64. Tyler Gendron, 20;27; 65. LIVONIA FRANKLIN 15 Darryl Isan, 20:42; 69. Brandon Tykoskl. 22:54; WAYNE MEMORIAL (no score) took the title with a 25-17, 25- us. They have a great program In Metro Conference 71. Darnell Givhan, 26:03; 73. Amann Brar, 34:49 Sept, 23 at Nankin Mills 21 triumph over the Warriors, over there and have had a lot encounter Tuesday, Becca Setter Kayla Stockdale GIRLS TEAM STANDINGS (31 schools): 1. Individual winner: Megan Widens (Franklin), ranked No. 3 in Class D. The of success so to be able to com­ Refenes had 14 kills and seven added 20 assist-to-kills as Brighton, 39 points; 2, Canton, 59; 3. Livonia 22:26 (5,000 meters). Franklin, 122; 4. Monroe, 129; 5. Flat Rock- Other Franklin finishers: 2. Kelly Walblay, Marlins are 17-8-1 overall. pete with them and pull out a digs as host Lutheran High Huron Valley improved to 5-5- Woodhaven, 130; 10. Livonia Churchill, 258. 22;28; 3. Shannon Niznik, 22:48; Breanna Lutheran Westland (15-4- close match was great." Westland downed Livonia 1 overall and 3-1 in the MIAC- Individual winner: Megan McPherson Minnick, 23:15; 5. Brittany rouse, 23:16; 6. 3), seeded fourth in the Gold The Warriors' Becca Clarenceville in three straight, Red. (Frankiin), 18:52 (5,000 meters; broke the Tiffany VanOrden, 23:23; 7. Victoria Church, Bracket, reached the finals Refenes, a 6-foot-2 senior 25-12, 25-6, 25-18. school record of Kirstian Tyler's 18:52 set at the 23:26. Ladywood triumphs 2003 Division I state meet). Wayne finishers: 8. Jennifer McCaffery, 24:49; by upending last year's state committed to the University Setters Cathy Haller and Other Frankiin finishers: 15. Tiffany Lamble, 9. Holland Boertje, 25:04; 10. Chelsea Gilbert, Class A semifinalist Novi, 26- of Cincinnati, recorded the Lauren Gieschen combined Setter Julie Rhodes finished 20:36; 2!. Brittany Dilley, 20:51; 42. Kelly 27:03; 11. Nicole Rau, 30:41. l,OOOth kill of her career with for 25 assists as the Warriors with 25 assist-to-kills Tuesday Walbiay, 22:03; 47. Shannon Niznik, 22:25; 69. Dual meet records: Franklin, 1-2 KLAA-South 24,20-25,16-14, after beating Victoria Church, 24:43. . Division: Wayne, 0-3 KLAA-South Division. Clinton Township Chippewa 66 on the day. She also served improved to 16-4-3 overall and as Livonia Ladywood evened Valley, 25-18,22-25,15-8, in 38 points, including 14 aces, to 2-0 in the Metro. its Catholic League record at the quarterfinals. go along with 47 digs and 10 Katey Ramthun added seven , 1-1 with a 25-23, 25-13, 25-21 GIRLS GOLF RESULTS In pool play, the Warriors solo blocks. kills and served five aces, victory at Warren Regina. split with Mercy (22-25,25- Senior Katey Ramthun while Allyson Yankee chipped Claire Dezelski and Rachael GROSSE ILE INVITATIONAL Shepler, 50; Stephanie Panaretos, 51; Sarah 21) and defeated Wyandotte added 31 kills and 24 digs, in with five kills. Fuller each recorded 10 kills Sept. 20 at West Shore Golf SC.C. Linder, 56; Shelby Longworth, 58. (25-16, 25-18) and Detroit while senior Allyson Yankee Abi Gieschen also had seven for the victorious Blazers, who TEAM STANDINGS (24 schools): 1. Frankiin scorers; Georgia Patrick, 49; finished with 23 kills, 20 assists and four aces. improved to 11-8-5 overall. Rochester, 314 strokes; 2. Flint Powers Natalie Polakowski and Alexis Smith, 51 each; Renaissance (25-6,25-14). Catholic, 326; 3. Northville, 335; 4, Ann Samanath McAtte, 52; Samantha Nesbitt, 53. "I am definitely pleased with digs and five aces (along with Clarenceville falls to 4-5-1 Courtney Smith paced the Arbor Pioneer, 342; 5. Grand Blanc, 352; 6. Dual match records: Churchill, 6-0 overall, 6-0 how we performed throughout Ramthun). and 1-1. defense with 11 digs. East Lansing, 355; 7. Farmington Hills Mercy, KLAA-South Division; Franklin, 3-4 overall, 24-4 362; 8. (tie) Jackson Lumen Christi and 'KLAA-South Division. Temperance Bedford, 363 each; 10. Traverse LIVONIA CHURCHILL 212, PLYMOUTH 225 City West, 364; 11. Dexter, 370; 12. Traverse Sept. 10 at Fox Hills G.C. City West, 373; 13. Saline, 375; 14. Grosse Churchill scorers: Lexi McFarlane, 44 He, 375; 15. Ann Arbor Greenhills, 379; 16. (medalist); Shelby Longworth, 52; Sarah Linder, LIVONIA MEN'S OVER 30 Rochester Adams, 380; 17. Livonia Churchill, 56; Jordyn Shepler, 60; Stephanie Panaretos, 387; 18. (tie) Brighton and Monroe, 388 each; 63;AlexHarakas,66. HOCKEY LEAGUE STANDINGS 20. Hartland, 394; 21. Novi, 396; 22. Macomb Plymouth scorers: LeAnn O'Shaugnessy, Junior Gabrielle Meyer improved to 4-2-1 overall and assist from senior Briana (as of Sept. 21) Lutheran North, 402; 23. Big Rapids, 4-6; 24, 49; Lil Cizek, 55; Chfoe Marentic, 60; Christy LaSalle Bank 2-M/5 points Livonia Ladywood, 444. Pattison, 61; Lindsay Dean, 64; Maggie Furlong, scored the lone goal off and 3-0 in Division III of the Boyce. Hunt's Ace Hardware 2-1-0/5 points Co-medalists: Christine Meier (Rocheste) and 65. an assist from Leah Malm MHSGFHL. Also scoring for Ladywood Zaschak Enterprises, LCC 2-1-0/4 points Alicia Weber (Northville), 71 each. Churchill's dual match record: 5-0 ovrall. 5-0 in the second half to give The loss drops Kingswood to was junior Jamie Benaglio. Stante Excavating 2-1-0/4 points Churchill scorers: Jordyn Shepler, 94; Jessica KLAA-South Division. Livonia Auto Body 1-2-1/3 points Burdette, 95: Lexi McFarlane, 97; Sarah Under, WARREN REGINA179 Livonia Ladywood a 1- 1-6 and 0-3. Other assists went to Meyer D&G Heating SCooling 1-2-0/2 points 101; Alex Harakas, 125; Margo Hickson, 137. LIVONIA LADYWOOD 230 O Michigan High School On Saturday, Malm scored and Devin McParlane. Ladywood scorers: Katelyn Papier, 108; Val Sept. 18 at St. John's G.C. Girls Field Hockey League a pair of goals Saturday Ellswood made two saves to Daly Restaurant 1-3-0/2 points DiMitia, 109; Taylor Romano, 113; Amanda Molin, Regina scoers: Maria Raffoul, 39 (medalist); triumph Tuesday at as Ladywood scored a 4-1 earn the win. 114; Marissa Ley, 115; Marissa Briden, 119. Melissa Raffoul, 43; Natlie Didio. 47; Katie DUAL MATCH RESULTS Wilson, 50. Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook- Division III win at East Grand East Grand Rapids coun­ LIVONIA CHURCHILL 184 Ladywood scorers: Katelyn Papier, 51; Val Kingswood. Rapids. terpart Lauren Ufkes had 12 LIVONIA FRANKLIN 203 DiMilia, 55; Marissa Briden, 61; Marissa Ley, 63; Junior goalie Marissa The Blazers, coming off a 6- saves for the Pioneers, who Sept. 22 at Idyl Wyld G.C. Christina Sriden, 64; Erin Reece, 65. Church!!! scorers: Lexi McFarlane, 41 Ladywood's dual match record: 0-3 overall, Ellswood made six saves to O setback Wednesday at Ann slipped to 0-5 overall and 0-3 (medalist); Jessica Burdette, 42; Jordyn 0-2 (Catholic League). earn the shutout as the Blazers Arbor Pioneer, also got a goal in Division HI.

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Senior Open and won both the "Once I joined Washtenaw -ranked Madonna cuts up GOLF match and medal play rounds Country Club, I started as an PAGE B1 at the Western Golf & Country 11-handicap and got down to Club Championships, where he a scratch. I've taken a handful is a member. of lessons, but Randy Erskine Omietanski shot a 75 at Fox On Sunday, he birdied the (a Michigan PGA pro) is the Cardinals in WHAC encounter Creek for a two-day total of tough par-4,439-yard No. one who got me going. When 148. 10 hole and made par on the I learned how to chip, that got BY TIM SMITH "I made a few more putts par-4,341-yard No. 11. On me going. You have to learn OBSERVER STAFF WRITER today (Sunday), but I really Whispering Willows' No. 1 how to get up-and-down. You couldn't get anything close," handicap hole, the signature practice, practice, practice. They know their guy is on the cusp of being Omietanski said. "I was 1-over par-4,390-yard No. 2, he took That's how I learned how to the winningest volleyball coach in National on the back and 2-over on the a double-bogey. play." Association of Intercollegiate Athletics history. front." On Saturday, Longeway The first-flight winner But Madonna University players such as Former Livonia Churchill got hot with five birdies in six for handicaps 9-and-up was Livonia Churchill alum Brynn Kerr figure all, ' *» •. High golfer Chris Kiehler and Soles (Nos. 8,9,11,12 and 13). another Churchill Charger, they have to do is keep barreling over every Stevenson High junior Drew "That's where I got it back to Dan Higham, a Livonian who opponent they face - such as visiting Concordia Mossioan, the low net winner, even par," he said. ran away with the title shoot­ on Tuesday night - and coach Jerry Abraham tied for fourth with 149 each, For his efforts, Longeway ing 79-76 for a two-day total will eventually be No. 1. while defending O&E champ won a $375 gift certificate and of 155. Higham was the first Abraham's Crusaders won 3-0 on Tuesday William Himm and former first-place trophy, while South flight winner in 2006. (25-17,25-9,25-21) for his 860th career tri­ Churchill standouts Mike took home a $195 gift certifi­ Jim Matthews of Livonia umph. But after he tied Mt. Vernon Nazarene's Lawton and Tommy Lucko cate and trophy. was runner-up in the first Paul Swanson for the top spot last week, were one shot back each at Longeway, like South, flight with a 168 and Sal Swanson collected a few wins over the weekend. 150. attended Livonia Franklin Petrulis of Howell placed third "We're aware of it," Kerr, a junior who Tuesday It's been a good summer for High School. with a 169. played an excellent game at libero, said following Longeway, who finished eighth "I played a little intramural the match. "I don't know if we focus too much on last June in the Michigan golf in high school," he said. bemonsioe.homecomm.net | (734) 953-2123 that,... but we know coach is right up there. "Yeah, we want to beat that record, but we take it game-by-game and concentrate on one match at a time." : According to Abraham, the NAIA record OBSERVERS ECCENTRIC Wallace. 81-79-160; 17. (tie) John Corrigan • FIRST FLIGHT: 1. Dan Higham (Livonia), 79-76- is merely an indicator of how well his teams MEN'S GOLF OPEN RESULTS (Farmington), 80-81-161; Daniel Tacker, 78-83- 155; 2. Jim Matthews (Livonia), 87-81-168; 3. Sai Sept. 21 at Fox Creek G.C. 161; 19. Paul Rvs, 77-86-163; 20. Brian Sharplin, Petrulis (Howell), 85-84-169; 4. Riley Butcher have played over his more than 22 years at the Sept. 20 at Whispering Willows G.C 83-82-165; 21. Kevin Robinson, 85-82-167; (Tecumseh, Ontario), 82-88-170; 5. Steve • Madonna helm. CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT: 1. Dan Longeway 22. (tie) James Mlynarczyk, 80-90-170; Ron Szymanski (Rochester Hills), 81-90-171; 6. David Another is Tuesday's announcement that the MADONNA SPORTS 1NF0R (Northvllle Township), 71-75-146; 2. Steve Pummili, 78-92-170; Steve Robinson, 83-87- Piasecki, 84-91-175; 7. Sam Williams (Livonia), South (Westland), 69-78-147; 3. Jim 170; 25. (tie) Don Donohue, 85-86-171; Kevin 88-88-176; 8. Doug Campbell, 9W8-178;10. Crusaders (16-1 overall, 3-0 in the Wolverine- Livonia Churchill and Schoolcraft College product Brynn Omietanski (Livonia), 75-73-148; 4. (tie) Furlong, 82-89-171;27. (tie) Ron Ambrose, 85- (tie) James Altison, 90-89-179; Brian Chessman, Hoosier Athletic Conference) are ranked No. 5 Kerr has been a catalyst this season on the defensive Chris Kiehler (South Lyon], 72-77-149; Drew 87-172; Mark Johnson, 85-87-172; 29. (tie) Fred 90-89-179; 12. Ty lies, 90-92-182; 13. (tie) Steve in the latest NAIA national poll. end for the No. 5-ranked Madonna University women's Mossoian (Livonia), 74-75-149; 6, (tie) William Emory, 84-89-173; Justin Weigand, 87-86-173; Barker, 93-90-183; Lewis Jefferies, 88-95-183; Himm (Livonia), 76-74-150; Mike Lawton, 74- 31. Joe Robar, 86-90-176; 32. Doug Harmaia, 15. Brad Przysiecki, 97-102-199; 16. James "We.did talk about it (the ranking)/' Abraham volleyball team. 76-150; Tommy Lucko (Livonia), 73-77-150; 9. 94-85-179; 34. Zoz Compagnari, 93-101-194; 35. McAvoy, 117-98-215:17. Charles O'Louglin, said. "We talked about it just for the sake of Matt Wiley, 79-73-152; 10. (tie) Son Herczak, Steve Ponke, 80-withdrew; 36. Matt Corrigan, 112-11-223; 18. Rick Wheeler, 88-withdrew; 19. pride and sort of an accomplishment. But, we improved Concordia (12-9,0-2) than during a 79-74-153; Josh Proben (Livonia), 76-77,153; 82-withdrew; 37. Jeremy Lindlbauer. David Lindlbauer, 90-withdrew; 20. Ryan Diehi, 12. (tie) John Brown (Detroit), 76-81-157; Low net: 1. Drew Mossoian; 2. John Brown; 3. 93-withdrew. don't put a lot of emphasis on it at all, because Sept. 9 road match. Andrew Rousos, 78-79-157; 14. Bruce West, 80- William Himm; 4. (tie) Josh Proben and John Low net:! Steve Szymanski; 2. Riley Butcher; ' it's the end of the season that counts the most." "Tonight, compared to a couple weeks ago 79-159; 15. (tie) Dave Reese, 78-82-160; John Corrigan. 3. (tie) Sam Williams and James Allison. Abraham said records and rankings are "part playing Concordia it was 10 times better," she of the process along the way to be the best team continued. "Everybody stepped up. We're com­ youcan." ing together, we're making it click." With a laugh, he added that "We're very Abraham said the team's mix of talented vet­ elated, I think, to be the highest team ranked erans and promising newcomers are meshing Whalers 'bogey' season opener outside of that California conference." better than could be expected. One of the reasons is the knee-scraping "We had a nice combo outside with Mary and BY ED WRIGHT competing for roster spots at finders were scored against efforts of Kerr, who the coach said is playing Lubovj, they both bring a little different package," OBSERVER STAFF WRITER NHL training camps. Whalers back-up goalie Scott with more confidence and knowledge about her Abraham noted. "But Mary's been hitting the ball. After Plymouth's Joe Gaynor Wedgewood, who relieved new position (she was stuck last year behind And tonight Mary had... an awesome match." If the Plymouth Whalers knotted the contest at 1-all starting goalie Matt Hackett WHAC and NAIA Region VIII Libero of the Other contributors to the lopsided vic­ were weekend golfers, they'd 1:44 into the second period., at the beginning of the third Year Jacqui Gatt, also a Churchill alum). tory included junior setter Inta Grinvalds (39 be looking to get a mulligan the Otters rulled the night, period. Kerr collected 10 defensive digs to pace the assists) and freshman defensive specialist/libe- for Saturday night's home- scoring the final five goals. Hackett stopped 26-of-30 Crusaders in that department, helping aug­ ro Amanda Koszela (5 digs). opener against Erie. The loss dropped the Erie shots. ment the front-row power game of senior out­ Of the three games, the Crusaders were most The 6-1 loss to the Otters Whalers' record to 0-2 while The play on the ice was a side hitters Lubovj Tihomirova (15 kills), Mary dominant in Game 2, rolling out to a 13-5 edge was comparable to shanking a Erie evened its mark at 1-1. lot closer than the final score McGinnis (13 kills, 21 attacks and a hitting before McGinnis stepped up to the service tee shot into the woods on the Among the Otters' high­ would indicate as Erie reg­ percentage of .476) and senior middle hitter stripe and reeled off six points. opening hole. lights were a pair of penalty- istered just three more shots Whitney Fuelling (5 kills). Finishing points with monster slams during Plymouth was missing four shot goals by Anthony Luciani, on goal than their hosts, 40- "That's my mentality, I just go-go-go," Kerr that streak were Tihomirova, freshman middle of its most effective clubs, er, who accomplished the rare feat 37- said. "And hopefully, one of these days, it (the hitters Karie Altman (3 kills, 9 attacks) and players - goalie Jeremy Smith; after getting dragged down on However, Otter netminder ball) won't drop." Canton's Marie Martin. forwards A. J. Jenks and Chris break-aways during the game's Jaroslav Janus stuffed the She added that the Crusaders played with The teams played a closer Game 3, although Terry; and defenseman Michal final 12 minutes. Whalers on several pin-point more poise and consistency against much- Madonna never trailed. Jordan - all of whom were Both of Luciani's net- scoring opportunities.

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The Xtreme Soccer League on Chicago, Detroit and Newark, N.J. were introduced on Tuesday: streaming of all games, an online is another focus of the XSX. Tuesday launched the next phase in "The Xperience brings together the League play: Teams will play a 20- fantasy game, access to videos, pho­ Players: Marcio Leite is the the evolution of the sport of indoor essence of the game, and allows par­ game season from December through tos and wallpapers, fan-created high­ first player signed by the Xtreme soccer by introducing the Xtreme ticipants, either through the web or March. Rules will remain unchanged light videos and the opportunity to Soccer League and assigned to the Soccer Xperience at the Milwaukee through their own sweat, to be a part from the previous season, including post freestyle juggling footage. ' Milwaukee Wave. Theatre in downtown Milwaukee, of this lifestyle brand," said Loftin, multiple-point scoring. The complete Participation: Throughout the year, Leite, 24, is a dynamic Brazilian Wis. who won three championships as ah league schedule will be announced the XSL and its teams will host 3 v who was second-team all-league last Commissioner Brian Loftin was indoor player and one more in the within a week. 3, street soccer, beach soccer, futsal, year. joined by the league's initial inves­ front office of the Milwaukee Wave. Web site: At www.xtremesl.net, soccer tennis and other tournaments Throughout the year, the XSL will tors in unveiling both the league and Most recently, Loftin had been fans will find a concise and fresh for youth and adults. introduce more elements of the XSX, the Xtreme Soccer Xperience (XSX), chief operating officer of the Chicago connection with the Xtreme Soccer Player development, including the including additional cities. an interactive, year-round operation Storm. Xperience. expansion of existing camp programs Visit www.xtremesl.net for updates debuting in four cities - Milwaukee, Among the facets of the XSX that Features to come include live web- and team-operated training centers, on the league.

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«1 LIVONIA NATIVE SCREENS FILM NOVI — Mike DiManno will return to Michigan to host the opening of Battle in Seattle, fol­ lowed by a Q&A, at Emagine Novi Theater, 7:30 pm Friday, Sept. 26. i / •". DiManno is executive producer' Mike and Katie Titus t of the Hollywood Yates Cider Mill sevei Rim, which stars j* The mill has been in h Ray Liotta, Woody for years. Harrelsonand CharlizeTheron. •*••** TO***8" The movie depicts five days in 1999 OiManno when demonstra­ tors took to the streets to protest the World Trade Organization. DiManno was born in Dearborn, raised in Livonia and attended Catholic Central High School and Michigan State University before moving to Sacramento and found­ ing Redwood Palms Pictures. A portion of his film's first week's run at Emagine will benefit Catholic Central's wrestling foundationa s Local cider mills each offet something different ^ well as Thin Blue Line, a non-profit that assists -die families of injured, BY UNA MINI ill, disabled and deceased public STAFF WRITER servants. isy Emagine is located at 44425 West Worried about cider mills and all re's an e BILL BRESLER |STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER 12 Mile Road, in the Fountain Walk those bees? Picking apples at Plymouth Orchards and enjoying cider are some of Complex. The movie also will open Pin a fabric sheet to your shirt. It rt fall's highlights. Sept 26 at Landmark Main Art will help keep them away. pie des Theatre in Royal Oak. Visit www. • Metro Detroit is lucky because we battieinseattlemovie.com, wwwred- have many apple orchards and cider woodpalms.com or www.thlofrni. mills to choose from and no two are com. alike. FRESH APPLE CRUMBLE a day trip to By W. Von Buskirk For example, at Wiard's in iemppeawt Ypsilanti, there's a really scary haunt­ 5t " FALL FEST BIGGER THAN EVER ed house each year and a corn maze. 1 tablespoons gt&mawatmtts or CANTON—A giant carnival is The orchard has been in business 4 taUegpowtswkeatfre Services hosts its Annual Fall almond bread, cinnamon rolls and a BY LAN A MINI few hours away, while enjoy­ Festival Sept 25-28. The family lot more. cmmamm 0&E STAFF WRITER ing the state's color change, event, sponsored by Community At the Plymouth Orchards & Cider ns: I chopped pew and an there are several organic Financial, will take place at the Mill are TJ-Pick pumpkins, hayrides of water, or !f* nyp what Locally grown apples farms and cider mills to Canton Sports Center in Victory for $3 (kids three and under are free) gmnwith tm aM&i tai?ksp0m ofmtter require less pesticides and enjoy as you head to the Park, 46555 W. Michigan Ave. and special pies including sugar-free other chemicals than those western side of the state. Attractions include more than fruit pies, and regular apple and Preheat mm to 350. grown out of state. When For example, family- 35 rides and games, a teen sports pecan pies. in a $aueep3t% avernserfiuiirt neat, cool; apples the fruit is driven just a few owned EverGreen Lanes has arena, food, a big screen movie "The Michigan Pie ts all-Michigan," (and options! pears) wltti wafer until stewed, Stir miles from pasture to store an organic U-Pick apple under the stars, and a "Monster said assistant manager Rosanna Pino, it doesn't need as much orchard open through the House" on Friday night. "It's one-third blueberry, one-third ina^epsrste bowl, stir margarine {ami heavy spray. end of October. Pick from Live entertainment ranges from cherry and one-third apple." But maybe you want a the semi-dwarf trees or buy The Ariel Angels to The Cadillac At Yates in Rochester, the river trail water) andfiow together Wo a ftoe crumble; fruit that's even more natu­ from the retail stand and Cowboys. Hours are 5-10 pm is stunning in October as the leaves ME! ground nuts, two tablespoons bwm ral. take a walk. Apples include Thursday; 5-11 p.m. Friday, noon- turn.color. The half-mile trail is sugar! Try organic. tart and crisp Jonathans; 11 pm Saturday and noon-6 p.m. where you can enjoy donuts and cider mi sugar ma m mmmon to Organic apple orchards sweet and creamy Idas; Sunday. All-day wristbands are $20 and you may even see someone pro- ~ are tough to find locally Sweet and slightly acidic on site. Call (734) 394-5460. posing marriage in the romantic area. lie \i\tm because Michigan's climate Golden Delicious and my ' ByW.VonBuskirk Things like that happen at Yates. mi 30 mtates. Serve »m makes it difficult to grow favorite not-too-sweet yet The pies there include caramel aioneor icecream. large quantities of them. sweet enough, crunchy CLASSICAL BELLS IN CONCERT But if you want to take a BIRMINGHAM - The Many Please see MILLS, D6 day trip with the family a Please see ORGANIC, D6 Voices... One Song rings in its new

i t^&f.J • '&V's*-&^?'; \ .^••V-V '• season at 7:30 pm tomorrow, Sept 26, with Michigan's favorite hand­ bell choir, Classical Bells. The 2008-09 Ovations Concert ROCK'N'ROLL Series continues with The FALL SPECTACULAR The Reflections headline Birmingham-First Chamber Choir's Who: The Reflections, "Let Heaven and Nature Sing," 7:30 p.m. Oct 17- The program TheBelmonts, Jay playbill of '60s hitmaker includes songs inspired by nature, Siegel & The Tokens, and concert-goers are invited to visit The Shangri-Las, BY WENSDY VON BUSKIRK Fall Spectacular on Saturday, a menagerie of live animals in the . and Pookie Hudson's 0SE STAFF WRITER Sept. 27 at the Ford Community courtyard before the show. Spaniels & Performing Arts Center in Other concerts this year are "A When:4and8p.m. Gary Banovetz never tires of Dearborn. German Requiem" by Johannes Saturday, Sept. 27 performing The Reflections' hit During two shows, at 4 and Brahms, 7:30,p.m. Nov. % led by song Just Like Romeo and Juliet. 8 p.m., the Detroit-based band Tom Trenney; and "Welcome AD Where: Ford In fact, the Farmington Hills will share the bill with national Wonders," 7:30 pm Dec. 19, l^tur- , Community S resident said it's more of a thrill acts including The Belmonts {A ing internationally-known concert Performing Arts today then when he first joined Teenager in Love, Runaround organist Todd Wilson. •••Center, 15601 the group in 1977- Sue, The Wanderer); Jay Siegel All concerts take place at First Michigan Ave., "It's greater now than it was & The Tokens {Lion Sleeps Presbyterian Church, 1669 W. Dearborn back then," he said. "We're hav­ Tonight, Tonight I Fell in Love); Maple Road. Call (248) 644-2040, Tickets: $27-$67 ing more fun now than we ever The Shangri-Las {Leader of the ext 136 or e^nail ttrenney@com- have." Pack, Walking in the Sand); and cast.net. Call; (313) 943-2354 Banoyetz is looking forward The Reflections are among acts featured at the Rock 'n' Roll Fall ByW.VonBuskirk to playing at A Rock 'n' Roll Please see SPECTACULAR, D3 Spectacular on Sept 27 in Dearborn

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BYLANAMINI OSE STAFF WRITER Sr'.*i . 0PUS 9 SERIES exquisite delights The 65th anniversary season Oct 4: John Bruce YeMferi*' of the Chamber Music Society of nei;Cho1JangUri,yioli#;'Ssry > BYLANAMINI CULINARY EXTRAVAGANZA Detroit Saturday kicked offthi s Hoffman, c$lo; and Christopher OSE STAFF WRITER Whs*: 2-5 p.m, Sunday,$ept, 28 month, and unlike many other Taylor, piams Where: Schoolcraft College, VjsTaTech chamber events nationwide, Nov. 15: teak Quartet Don't forget the popular Center,T8600 Haggerty Road, Livonia Detroifs is special. Dec. 6; Christian Jetzlaff, violin; Culinary Extravaganza in Livonia on Sunday, Sept. 28 What: Samplings from fine restau­ Why? The DavM and Andrea Page \W Because the concerts sell out and where dozens of Michigan's fin­ rants, pastry shops, beverage ven­ audience members are both young concert celebrating Renaissance,' est chefs will offer very interest­ dors, etc., plus a wine tasting seminar and old, sophisticated and hip, Baroque and Classical periods' . ing tastings. and silent auction suburbanites and urban viewers. Jan. 24,2009: Oenyce Graves, Attire for the event is business Why: To provide scholarship support Something special is brewing here. mezzo-soprano casual, and the community is to Schoolcraft students There's a welcome feeling in the air. Fe&.?:AT0S¥io;Ka1fchsteirt- - invited to attend. Tickets $50 each, or packages from So check it out. tarecio-Robinson tntemaftmal Schoolcraft College's Culinary $3GO-$5,OG0 The concerts take place at the chamber world. for Violin and Cello, Op. 73; and Arts program has given us Trio Award Concert Seligman PerformingArts Center, On Oct 4, a pre-concert talk Messiaen: Quartet forth e End of chefs including Randy Emert Information: CalK734} 462-451,8 or located at 22305 West 13 Mile with Steven Rings begins at 6:45 Time April 11; Guarneri String Quartet of Great Oaks Country Club visit vftvw.schoofcraft.edLt/foundatkin Road (at the corner of Lahser and p.n% ftprH 18: faclfica Quartet with in Rochester; Steve Allen of 13 Mile roads), Beverly Hills, on the On Saturday, Oct 5, four virtuo­ THE MUSICIANS Erik ftmmaft, saxophone Steve & Rooky's of Novi; and the students of the culinary arts campus of Detroit Country Day so soloists — John Bruce Yeh, clari­ Yeh is assistant principal clari­ May 16: KalichsfeMaredQ- Chef Kelli Lewton, owner of program. School. All shows are at 8 p.m. on net; Cho-Liang Lin, violin; Gary netist and solo E-flat clarinetist Robinson Trio with the t$aml the organic Royal Oak catering Marjorie S. Lynch, Saturdays. Hoffman, cello; and Christopher with the Chicago Symphony String Quartet company Pure Food 2 IT. Schoolcraft's special events The series includes musicians Taylor, piano — appear together Orchestra. He's a winner ofboth And there will be special­ coordinator, said it will raise such as the Kalichstein-Laredo- for a program on French chamber the 1982 Munich International ties created by certified master approximately $70,000. Robinson Trio, the Miami String music Music Competition and the 1985 OPUS 3 PIANO SERIES chef Jeff Gabriel — one ofjus t a - At least $20,000 provides Quartet and the Prazak Quartet The program includes Debussy: Naumburg Clarinet Competition. Oct. 3: Christopher Taylor, piano handful of master chefs nation­ direct support to the Culinary —big names worth hearing in the Premiere Rhapsodie; Ravel: Duo He is founderan d director of the March 21,2009: Sarrick wide. Arts Department. The remain­ Chicago Pro Musica, which won Ohlsson, piano The Extravaganza is a treat ing, supports student scholar­ the 1986 Grammy Award for best May 30: Yefirn Bronfman, piano for metro Detroit and benefits ships and college initiatives. •A t ii \ • classical artist. Lin is a violinist whose career •nc!tets:$43-$?5; students $25, has spanned 30 years. Since his debut with Lincoln Center's Mostly To purchase tickets or subscrip­ Mozart Festival at age 19, he has tions, call (2483 855-6020 onrfsit Chef Kelli Lewton appeared with virtually every ww.ComeHearCNSD.org. major orchestra in the world. Lin is a faculty member at tileJuilliar d toiy of Indiana University School School and Rice University. of Music. In 1986, he won the offers recipes Hoffman was only 22 years Rostropovich International Cello Chop parsley, onion arid toma­ old when he became the young­ Competition, the first American. Chef Kelli Lewton of the toes. Mix all remaining ingredi­ est fecullyappointe e in the his- to do so. catering company Pure Food ents together. 2 U in Royal Oak, is focused Serve as a salad bar accoutre­ on organic gourmet foods. ment, or on romaine hearts, Neil Simon ' KITCHEN) REFACING Here are several recipes that toasted pita bread or sprouted are popular with her company. grain tortilla wrap. 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EM '* What The renowned perfofiitanc& artist returns to Sie DiA with two politi­ cally and socially charged programs ATTENTION When: One-man snow, El Mexoreist, is 8 tf pirn. FriGlay, Sept, 26 and free of charge; Mapa Corpo: Interactive ftituaisfo r the Welmn Incontinence Sufferers And Their Caregivers New Millennium runs 8 p.m. Saturday- 10 pa. Fridays; and 10 am-6 p m Sunday, Sept. 27-28, tickets $20 or $28 Saturdays and Sundays. for students and members. Museum Admission: $8 for adults, $6 Cypher Research is conducting a confidential Where: ftivera Court at the Detroit for senior dtos* and $4for-y0utli • Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward ages 6€2I& n?iembersarea*]tted'' market research study on behalf of a major Avenue, Detroit. free. product development company with people Museum Hours: 10 am-5 p.m. More iafijraaiion: CaB W3P&& who purchase incontinence products. Gomez-Pena Wednesdays and Thursdays;! am- o/ylsftvM/ The study would involve participating in a 90-minute focus group led by a professional moderator in our BY STEPHANIE ANGELYN CASOLA based video artist; and a local this time of year. G6mez-Pena OSE STAFF WRITER addition — Royal Oak resident is of Mexican descent and many Canton, Michigan office. and actress Lisa Melinn. Jones members of his troupe are This weekend won't mark was familiar with her work and Mexican Americans. Performance Artist Guillermo connected her to the project. Gomez-Pena, aMacArthur Gomez-Pena's first trip to the Melinn could not be reached for Grant fellow and regular con­ Detroit Institute of Arts. He has comment. tributor to National Public visited the museum twice before, Jones said she saw a produc­ Radio, uses music, spoken word in the 1990s. Nancy Jones, tion of Mapa Corpo over a year and images to evoke feelingsan d executive director of learning and ago in East Lansing. "I was ideas meant to last long beyond interpretation for the DIA, has just blown away by it," she said. his performance. brought him back for a weekend "I think it's one of the most His work covers issues of of performances she said is sure significant presentations he's oppression and liberation, to make audiences think. ever done." And a timely one, mourning and healing, and visi­ "Personally I think he is the she added, as it deals with and tors will interact with performers most brilliant and gifted artist encourages people to think about as they move through the Rivera alive today," said Jones, who was current social and political issues. Court. anticipating his return. Audience members should pre­ Those who have not witnessed Gomez-Pena relies on spoken pare to feel personally involved his pieces, Jones said, will find word and interactivity to convey and engaged, Jones said. "it's a very powerful political, his passionate views on world The programs happen to be social and cultural statement. issues. during Hispanic History Month, The political and social situations As a token of our appreciation He'll begin with a one-man which was part of Jones's inten­ of the moment are very topical. show, a free performance, tion in offering the program at Guillermo is always like that." your time, you will be compensated on Friday, Sept. 26. Titled El Mexoreist, Gomez-Pena will embody an activist protesting the s construction of a U.S./Mexican (^pemCi^ng in &lesutentiaCS( $ommerciaf&lestoration border. He'll shift into various $ 6tistom 0ric£ °$or£ 100.00 cash languages and morph into mul­ tiple characters as he presents ideas on identity, race, sexuality, Dan's Custom Brickwork There are no sales or clinical tests involved, pop culture, politics and more. 882 York St. • Plymouth, MI 48170 we are only interested in your opinions. Then,Sept. 27-28, the audi­ ence gets in on the act for Mapa Chimneys & Porches Repaired Corpo: Interactive Rituals for and Rebuilt the New Millennium, As the title • spaces are available suggests, the artist will use the human body as a political map. Tuck Pointing & All Other Brick Work so if you are interested in participating Gomez-Pena will be joined by his call today to see if you qualify: troupe, which includes Roberto Natural & Cultured Stone Installation Sifuentes, professor of perfor­ mance art at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago; Violeta Free Estimates Luna, a Mexican actress and Licensed and Insured 3400 artist: ken^'Tiwia H * ^sifornia- OEQ9619A89

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Eton, Birmingham, Dick O'Dow's: You gotta At Westview in Romeo, a wagon ride loons and face painting. comes to microbreweries call (248) 647-7774 go for a Guinness, though a takes guests to the apple picking orchard , And, of course,, they all have apples. and bars that serve up an Black Lotus Brewing Harp's might suffice at this enviable selection,of brews. Company: Pucker up for traditional Irish pub. At FILTER shares some of our a tangy Funkin'A Apricot 160 W. Maple, Birmingham, favorite pints at a handful Wheat. At 1 East 14 Mile, ¢248) 642-1135. of tried-and-true watering , Clawson, call (248) 577-1878. Jacoby's: Order Hacker miles from Chicago, is Earth Lansing, Apple Schram Organic holes in and around Wayne Copper Canyon Brewing: Pschorr in a bottle or Spaten First Farms, 8335 Smith Road, Orchard, 1300 Mount Hope and Oakland counties. All If you're an IPAfan, try Maibock on draught at PAGE D1 (269) 461-3151. The 65-acre Highway this in honor of National the hoppy, citrus-infused this traditional German farm features U-pick apples, Charlotte, (517) 649-8957, Beer Month and we're feel­ notes of Devil's Peak Ale. At Biergarten. At 642 Brush Macintosh. cider and other produce. includes a self-guided nature ing thirsty: 27522 Northwestern Hwy., in Greektown, Detroit, call Location is 1824 66th Street, Apples include Paula Red, walk; unpasteurized cider, The Berkley Front: With Southfield, call (248) 223*- (313) 962-7067- Fennville, (269) 543-9900. Macintosh, Jonathon, Red apple butter and applesauce 42 brews on tap you're sure 1700 Lily's Restaurant & Located near Lake Michigan, and Gold Delicious, Empire, made fresh on the farm. Pick to find your fave. When in Detroit Beer Brewery: Love Hefe Weizen? south of Holland. Ida Red and some others. your own apples or buy from doubt grab a Sierra Nevada Company: Come Fall Tfy the Whitefish Bay Wheat. In Berrien County, about 100 In Eaton County, south of the stands. Pale Ale. At 3087 Twelve order up the Dimondale At 410 S. Washington, Royal Mile Road, Berkley,call Dunkelweizenbock, a medi­ Oak, call (248) 591-5459 (248) 547-3331. um-bodied wheat with clove Motor City Brewing Big Rock Chop & and banana accents. At 1529 Works: Though the options Brewhouse: Go smooth with Broadway, Detroit, call (313) abound, Gettohlaster is the go-to ale. At 470 W. Canfield, ADECK NOW OPEN! Detroit, call (313) 832-2700. ' Rochester Mills Beer perfect Pre Company: 3eer as dessert e GRECIAN CAFE nf Inspirational, Christian, Wedding, exists. It's called Milkshake Anniversary, Baby, Children, Stout and it has notes of cof­ FAMILY RESTAURANT Tteens, Retirement, fee, chocolate and caramel Red Hat Society and more malt. 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BY STEPHANIE ANGELYN CASOLA North American Beer Awards OSE STAFF WRITER ::^ and the Michigan Beer Brewers Cup. Most of those honors have When the airy Belgian- come under Van Meter's leader­ What: Celebrate Fall with inspired bistro Bastone opened ship. He attributes his success German food and hand-crafted, in Royal Oak in 2004, it quickly to staying true to a beer s tra­ seasonal beers, garnered a reputation for its ditional style and paying close Where: Bastone, 419 S. Main consistent menu of frites, tartes, attention to detail when it comes Street, Royal Oak. burgers, salads and pastas. to brewing. When: Sept. 29 to Oct 23. But that's only half of the story. Van Meter began as a home- Menu: Pan Roasted Salmon Below its floorboards lies a full brewer with a passion for beer brewery where brewmaster and sought out his first posi­ with carmelized apples, red Rockne Van Meter has free tion at Big Buck Brewery as an cabbage, potato pancafces reign to create the eight variet­ assistant. He also worked at and a Reisling butter sauce; ies of beer that will flow from Rochester Mills Brewery before Jagerschnitzel. a pan-seared Bastone's taps at any given time. coming to Bastone. pork loin with herbed spaetxle Last week, just in time for the All of the beers he brews must and German mushroom sauce; coming Oktoberfest celebra­ pass Van Meter's rigorous stan- • Sauerbraten, marinated sir­ tion, he invited FILTER down dards. His work environment to see the process for ourselves. also contributes to the success of loin with pan-fried potatoes Surrounded by stainless steel theproduct.hesaid. and braised carrots; Roast tanks on all sides, he sauntered Brewmaster Rockne Van Meter keeps the taps pouring at Bastone in Royal Oak. Get ready to celebrate Oktoberfest "I do enjoy the freedom to do Chicken with German potato . over to a secondary room where at the local restaurant-brewery beginning Sept. 29 with the seasonal brew Rocktoberfest what I want," he said, adding salad and Bavarian sauer­ hundreds of pounds of grain that he has the support of man­ kraut. Items range from $&,%$ were piled, one bag atop one to Bastone when compared naming it Rocktoberfest" after fans in the fall and the Dubbel agement. to $15.95. another, each awaiting its turn Rockne. The second seasonal satisfies winter beer cravings. While he's had some unusu­ to other area breweries. The Brewery: Buy a limited edi­ in giant grinding mill. yeast begins to do its work and offering is a Munich Dubbel, The Monumental Blonde is al requests over the years "Grain is the primary ingre­ fermentation takes varying dark-styled lager with chocolate the overall best-seller while the — including one for an oyster tion Bastone beer stein for dient," said Van Meter. That's amounts of time. notes. Main Street Pilsner tied with beer which never materialized $9 and fill it with any of the where the flavor, color and Ales are crafted after Ritchie came on board last Stella Artois in 2007 national — Van Meter has established a restaurant's hand-crafted taste begins, he added. Bastone seven days, Van Meter said, year with the intention of pro­ competition. In all, the brewery beer menu patrons have come to brews - including the seasonal imports 90 percent of its grains while lagers take about 14. moting the brewery side of the has earned 24 awards from expect, anticipate and enjoy. The Rocktoberfest lager - for jast' from France, Belgium and Temperatures are stepped business. He's seen the restau­ organizations ranging from the awards, Ritchie said, are a testa­ $3 throughout the Oktoberfest Great Britain. Whole kernels are downward and when the batch rant's to-go beer service double Beverage Testing Institutes' ment to "how good Rockne is." celebration. ground down into smaller pieces is ready, it is transferred to a in that amount of time. Like Van World Beer Championships and transferred to a lauter tun conditioner and later moved into Meter, he said the blonde is his to the World Expo of Beer, the [email protected] | (248) 9012567 in a separate room, where it is tanks connected to the bar taps favorite Bastone beer, adding mixed with water and heated to upstairs in the brewery. "but I love them all." a high temperature, up to 160 The beer on tap includes Van Meter plans four to six degrees, to release the starches. mainstays like Bastone-best- weeks ahead of time to be sure At that point the mixture seller Monumental Blonde, Main the barrels remain fully stocked becomes wort, a sort of barley Street Pilsner, Royal IPA and the for Bastone's beer-drinking sugar water. Then, it is diluted to brewery's Belgian-styles like the patrons. "We never run out of suit the style of beer Van Meter Great White Wit, Dubbel Vision beer," he announced with pride. intends to create. "The darker and Nectar des Dieux Triple. Van Meter, a Grand Blanc resi­ the.beer, the more concentrated The menu also features two dent, has been in charge of the the wort," he said. seasonal beers at a time. And Royal Oak brewery for the past Hops are added, or "mashed Sept. 29 marks the start of three years. He takes cues from * 5 in," giving the beer its bitter Oktoberfest season — which the season rather than the res­ flavor and aroma. The next step, comes with a brew to match. It taurant's menu when choosing and perhaps the one requiring is a medium-bodied brew with and crafting new brews. Some the most patience, is the fer­ a deep amber color and roasted varieties sell faster at certain menting process. The mixture is toffee notes. According to David times of the year. The Belgian placed in a large bin to ferment Ritchie, operating partner at Wit seems to be a warm weather in open air — a quality unique Bastone, "we couldn't resist favorite while IPA earns more

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To submit an item for the religion seat inspections by Canton police north of 1-96, Livonia. Call (734) 522- Plymouth/Canton CROP walk 30 and under). Music cost additional. Hills. The cost-per class is $10 or calendar, fax it to (734) 591-7279 or officers, child safety identification, 6830, or register at www.christour- Sunday, Oct. 12, registration at 1:30 For information, calf (248) 391-0184. $40 prepaid for five classes. The write: Religion Calendar, Observer at All Saints Catholic School parking savior.org under Adult Fall Classes. p.m. with walk beginning at 2 p.m. New worship schedule strength class takes place 9:30-10:30 Newspapers, 36251 Schoolcraft, lot and gym, 48735 Warren, between from St. John's Episcopal Church, 574 Worship 8 a.m..$unday, Faith Forum a.m. Monday and Wednesday. Cost is Livonia, Ml 48150. Deadline for an Beck and Ridge, Canton. Call (734) S. Sheldon, Plymouth. For informa­ & Other Options at 9 a.m., and $5 per class. Drop-ins welcome. For announcement to appear in the 459-2490. Mass confusion tion, contact Bill Brave at (734) 414- Worship and Sunday school at 10 a.m. information, call (248) 626-3620 or Thursday edition is noon Monday. Revival services Series on the celebration of the Mass 9867 or [email protected]. Wednesday Worship at 7:30 p.m. in - visit www.orchardumc.org. Sept. 28 to Oct. 1, Sunday ser­ 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Oct. 1,8,15,22 Evenings of Evangelization the chapel at Holy Cross Evangelical Church offerings vices at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday- and 29, at St. Aidan Catholic Church, Resume with Rev. Alex Kratz 7 p.m. Lutheran Church (ELCA), 30650 Six Riverside Park Church of God, Sunday Special needs class Wednesday services 7 p.m. each eve­ 17500 Farmington Road., north of Friday Oct. 17, at St. Michael the Mile, Livonia. Visitors welcome. For worship is at 10 a.m., Wednesday bible Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Livonia ning, at Ml Vernon Baptist Church, Six Mile, Livonia. Presenter David Archangel Church, 11441 Hubbard, information, call (734) 427-1414 or classes (child through adult) at 7 p.m. is looking for speciai needs teens and 8828 Wormer, Redford. Revival Conrad. No charge. Please RSVP by south of Plymouth Road, Livonia. visit www.holycrossiivonia.org. Youth outings held monthly. young adults (up to age 25) interested preacher is from Alabama. Everyone calling (734) 425-5950. The evening begins with a Holy Hour Bible study The senior group (age 50 plus) has in participating in a course designed welcome. Call (313) 537-7480. Rummage sale fund-raiser followed by smail-group discussions, St. Michael the Archangel Church, lunch together every month. • to help them learn about the basics of Marian rally Pre-sale 5-8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 2 teaching and fellowship. The series located at the southwest corner of . The men get together for breakfast , the Christian faith. The day and time Join the Felician Sisters of Livonia (admission $2 per adult); Big Sale 9 continues Nov. 21, and Dec. 12. Ail Plymouth and Hubbard Roads, con­ the first Saturday of the month plus of the course will depend on those on Sunday, Sept. 28, as they honor a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, and .9 a.m. interested Catholics welcome. Call , tinues its regular evening Bible Study we offer choir practice for all sing­ interested. To get the most out of the Blessed Virgin Mary at the to noon Saturday, Oct. 4, at Newburg (734) 261-1455, Ext. 200. Bring or buy program with an in-depth study of ers. Ail visitors welcome. The church the course, students should possess annual Marian Rally beginning at United Methodist Church, 36500 study text "Go and Make Disciples" The Gospel of Luke 7 p.m. on the 1st is at 11771 Newburgh at Plymouth basic communications skills (listening noon with the Celebration of the Ann Arbor Trail, between Wayne and (U.S. Bishops) at September meeting. and 3rd Thursdays of each month in Road, Livonia. Call (734) 464-0990 for and speaking). Call Judy Cook at (248) Eucharist (Mass), in the Motherhouse Newburgh roads., Livonia. Admission Mom-to-mom sale the rectory. The informal classes are details. 442-8822 or e-mail at elc-ed@around- Chapel, 36800 Schoolcraft, Livonia, free. Saturday everything half price. 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, open to all interested persons regard­ Church services detroit.biz. followed by praying of the rosary CROP walk at Northville Christian Assembly, less of religious affiliation. To regis­ Want a unique church experience? Interfaith courage alternating decades in English and Sunday, Oct, 5, at Rosedale Gardens 41355 Six Mile. Tables available, 6 ft, ter, call (734) 261-1445, Ext. 200. Join in Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. for Three-day free lecture series by Spanish at the shrine of Our lady Presbyterian Church, Livonia. For long $18 each, 5 ft. round $15 each, Time change a service that will lift your entire fam­ Daniel Buttry, a global consultant for of Czestochowa at 1:30 p.m., and a information, call John Hirtzel at standard racks S3 each. Admission Faith Lutheran Church, 30000 Five ily, but be prepared for what will hap­ peace and justice, 7 p.m. Thursday- procession to the Fatima Shrine and (248) 477-5181. ,$1. Strollers welcome. Contact Mile, west of Middlebeit; Livonia, pen after just one service at Riverside Friday, Sept. 25-26, and 10:30 a.m. Crowning of Our Lady, by students A night of wine & roses [email protected]. returns to fall, winter and spring Park Church of God, 11771 Newburgh Sunday, Sept. 28, at First Baptist from St. Adalbert Parish, South Wine tasting event Friday, Oct. 10, with Tiny Tots Preschool schedule beginning Sunday, Sept. 14. (corner of Plymouth Road), Livonia. Church of Birmingham, 300 Willits. Bend, Ind. Refreshments available tasting from 7-9 p.m. with dessert and Now enrolling for 2008-2009, open­ Services will be at 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 Call (734) 464-0990 for information. Topics include Freedom of Religion: after the liturgy. Wheelchair partici­ afterglow until 10:30 p.m., in the lower ings for 3- and 4-year olds at Holy a.m. with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Tai Chi class Religious Hate vs. Religious Respect; pants welcome. Parking available level of Our Lady of Good Counsel Trinity Lutheran Church, 39020 Five for all ages. For information, visit Orchard United Methodist Church, Interfaith Community Building: at Montessori Center of Our lady Parish School and adjacent grounds Mile, Livonia. Cost $25 for the first www.livonfaith.org. -30450 Farmington Road, Farmington Healing Our Communities Together, at Newburgh entrance. Call (734) of the church in Plymouth. Tickets child, $20 for each child thereafter. Wednesday activities Hills, is hosting a Tai Chi Class by Sam and Interfaith Courage: It's Our Time 591-1730. $50, ticket holders must be 21 years Calf (734) 464-0211. Have resumed at 7 p.m. at Grace Purdy, Wu Style Tai Now. Call (248) 644-0550. Bethany hay ride or older to attend. Tickets must be Crafters wanted Christian Fellowship, on the west side This meditative form of Martial Arts Sacred music concert Bethany Suburban West and Bethany purchase in advance. To order, visit The Women's Guild of St. Michael of Middlebeit, one block south of Six is great for reducing stress and is "Let the Heavens Rejoice: Sacred South in South Rockwood will host a www.olgcwineevent.org or call (734) Catholic Church of Livonia invites Mile. The special four week study great for over-all health memory and Hymns of the Carpathian Mountains." hay ride that includes hot dogs with 737-0755. all interested crafters to participate focuses on the Hebraic Roots of Our balance. Everyone is welcome from The seminary choir of the Blessed all the fixings, beverages and a DJ Tall craft show - in their annual Craft Fair and Bake Christian Faith, taught by Yvonne beginning to experienced participants Theofdore Romzha Theological Saturday, Sept. 27. Indoor facility for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, with Sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct Moore. For information, visit www. at any time, Classes continue every Academy of Uzhorod, Ukraine sing dining and dancing. Tickets, $20. Call over 70 crafters, at St. Theodore of 25, in the cafeteria of St. Michael's gcfeliowship.org or call (734) 525- Monday. Cost per class depends on selections from liturgical ser­ (734) 513-9479 or (313) 389-4730. Canterbury, 8200 N. Wayne Road, School, 11441 Hubbard, south of 6019. number of participants. For informa­ vices and religious hymns in Church Spirit of Manresa Westland. No charge. Also bake sale, Plymouth Road. 8-foot-long tables Thursday fellowship dinner tion or to reserve your space, cail Slavonic 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, at Dinner and auction begins with 5:30 big raffle and food and beverages. are available for rent at $25 each. All are welcome, 6 p.m. dinners (248) 701-1587 or (248) 626-3620. Visit Sacred Heart Byzantine Catholic p,m. Mass Saturday, Sept. 27, at Call (734) 425-4421. Applications available at parish catered by The Cookie Lady, Susan www.orchardumc.org for updates. Church, 29125 Six Mile, Livonia. Free The Marriott at Centerpoint, 3600 ICEA conference office or on-line at www.livoniastmi- Navarro, at St. James Presbyterian Thrift store will offering requested. Audio and Centerpoint Parkway, Pontiac. Cost For Sunday School and Church chael.org. A photo of the item(s) sold . Church, 25350 W. Six Mile, Redford. Open Wednesdays-9:30-11:30 a.m. and video recordings available. Call (734) S150-S250, includes dinner, silent Ministries, held by International must be submitted. Cost is $8. Call (313) 534-7730. Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at St. 522-3166 or visit www.seminarycon- and live auctions, dancing. Christian Education Association Fall craft show Eu char is tic adoration James Presbyterian Church, 25350 W. certtour.com. Call (248) 644-4933, Ext. 34, or visit . 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, Applications are now being accepted St. Michael the Archangel Church Six Mile, Redford. Call (313) 534-7730. Mom-to-Mom sale www.manresa-sj.org. Manresa Jesuit at First Church of the Nazarene for the Fall Craft Show noon to 6 in Livonia continues its monthly New schedule 9 a.m, to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at Retreat House is a place of quiet, on Haggerty, north of Eight Mile, p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, and 10 a.m. to 4 program of Prayer and Eucharistic 9 a.m, Sunday school for all agesand Newburg United Methodist Church, peace and prayer that seeks to help Northville. Speakers Dr. Bruce Fong, p.m. Saturday, Oct, 25, at Riverside Adoration on the third Wednesday of Faith Forum, 10 a.m. Worship Service 36500 Ann Arbor Trail, Livonia. Call people grow in their spiritual life. Rev. Billy Walker. 30 workshops on Park Church of God, 11771 Newburgh, each month. with Communion and nursery, at Holy (734) 422-0149. Parenting class timely topics. Livonia. For details, call (734} 464- The church will be open for prayer . Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church Safety/health fair Parenting Families DVD-based class­ Second time around Christian 0990. and p'rivate worship from 10 a.m. to 7 ' (ELCA), 30650 Six Mile, Livonia, All 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, es help address issues in a positive books. Registration required only for Music at St. John's p.m. Benediction service in the eve­ visitors welcome. For more informa­ physical fitness competitions for way that will enhance your family workshops. Continues with Halloween Pipes • ning. Call (734) 26M455. tion, call (734) 427-1414 or visit www. kids, bicycle safety, health screen­ life, 6:30-8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29 to Non-denominational. Spooktacular with performance by Worship schedule .holycrosslivonia.org. ings for adults, parent information Nov. 3, at Christ Our Savior Lutheran No charge. Call (248) 557-5536 or Scott Elsholz, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday (9:45 a.m. Day of service on child safety and health, free car Church,14175FarmingtonRoad, visitwww.iceaonline.org.. 26 (dinner at 5:30 p.m.): A Festival of Sunday School), at Community Free A Day of Service and Spirituality Lessons and Carols 7 p.m. Sunday, Will Baptist Church, 33031 Cherry Hill, is available by the Capuchin Soup Dec. 7, with the parish's music groups; west of Venoy, Westland. Wednesday Kitchen and the Solanus Casey Center. Collegium Musicum performs can­ prayer and Bible study is 7 p.m. " The purpose of the day is to serve, tatas and instrumental works 6 p.m. Youth fellowship every other Friday meet and have one's faith grow. The Sunday, March 29, and The Saline at 7 p.m. day allows groups to help at the Fiddlers 6 p.m. Sunday, May 17, at Sunday worship Capuchin Services Center and dine St. John's Episcopal Church, 574 S. The early service for the Anglican with guests at the Capuchin Soup Sheldon, Plymouth. All concerts are Church of Livonia is at 7:45 a.m. at Kitchen. free except The Saline Fiddlers ($7 Trinity Church, 34500 Six Mile, west A tour of the Earth Works urban gar­ and available in advance or at door). of Farmington Road and next to den, which provides six tons of pro­ Call (734) 453-0190. Stevenson High School, Livonia. duce each season, wili also be made Grief workshop The 10 a.m. service will continue to available. The day concludes with a Presented by Karen Jinnett from New be at the Livonia YMCA at 14255 Stark self-guided tour of the Solanus Casey Hope Center for Grief Support begin­ Road, between Lyndon and the I-96 Center, a spirituality center dedicated ning 7-8:45 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, for service drive. The Web site is www. to the Capuchin friar who is credited 'i/* *£ eight consecutive weeks at Our Lady hischurch.us. with miraculous cures snd valued for * of Good Counsel Catholic Church, Reformed Protestant services his wise and compassionate counsel. 47650 N. Territorial, Plymouth. No The doctrines and teachings of The minimum age is 7th grade and RAYMOND DOUGLAS MARION ELEANOR charge. To register, call (734) 453- solid, Reformed Protestantism are the maximum size of the group is 30, COON POSTLER (LaLonde) 0326, Ext. 221. preached by the Rev. Sean Humby The day starts at 8:30 a.m and ends Bora Jan.1. 1917. Died Sept. 15, Beloved mother of Sherry (Patrick) Global gifts 3:30 p.m. Sundays at the Detroit at 2:30 p.m. There is no cost. Lunch 2008. Age 91. Loving wife Joyce for McMahon, Richard (Kathleen) Opens daily beginning Nov. 1, at First Preaching Station of the Free Church included. For information, send e-maii 53 yrs. Father of William Coon, Postler, Daniel (Ann) Postler, Karen Baptist Church of Birmingham. The of Scotland (Continuing), at Cherry to [email protected]. Douglas Coon, Linda Lindeman, (Donald) Convery, Kelly (Darlene) Fair Trade resource offers foods Hill School, 50440 Cherry Hili, corner To learn more about the Capuchin - Greg Coon & Joy Heinrich. Postler, and Keith (Renee) Postler. Grandfather of Carrie, Ken, Kevin, Died at her home on Tuesday, Sept. such as rice, chocolates, coffee, and of Ridge, Canton. For information, call Soup Kitchen, visit www.cskdetroit. Amanda, Russell, Karen, Shelly, Tim, 16, 2008. She was 80. A lifelong soup mixes that promote economic (734) 402-7186, send e-mail to sean. org. Kenneth, Michael & Jamie. Great­ Detroit sports fan, she was especially justice around the globe. Also offer­ [email protected], or visit www.mem- Worship Service grandfather of 14 & Great-great fond of the Tigers and often watched ing textiles, jewelry and handmade bers.aol.com/rsiworship/detroit.html. 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Adult Bible Class Grandfather of three. He was a milk­ or listened to multiple games at home artisan crafts from around the world. Sanskrit chanting at 9:30 a.m., Children's Sunday School man before starting his s business, when sports seasons overlapped. She Ray's Heating & Plumbing.' He loved JAMES S. WILLOUGHBY was preceded in death by her husband, For an appointment before Nov. 1, An ongoing, weekly class taught during worship at 10:30 a.m., at deer hunting every November in Harry, in 1997 and her granddaughter, call (248) 644-0550 or visit the shop by Ania Kopczynski, 7-8:30 p.m. Immanuel Lutheran Church, 27035 Age 79, died September 23, 2008, at Nicole, daughter of Karen and Oscoda. Lived in Plymouth until they after worship on Sundays. The church Thursdays, at Renaissance Unity, Ann Arbor Trail Dearborn Heights. For put 275 in. Then he moved to Ann Beaumont Hospital Hospice after a Donald, in 1993. She is survived by 17 Arbor where he lived & owned a golf lengthy hospital stay following a grandchildren and four great-grand­ is at 300 Willits and Bates, one block 11200 E. 11 Mile, Warren. No pre-regis- more information, call (313) 278-5755. course until he retired to Arizona. pedestrian accident. He was a dedicat­ children. Viewings were Saturday, north of Maple, one block west of Old tration required. A free-will collection Worship ed volunteer and cherished the time he Sept. 20 and Sunday, Sept. 21 at Harry Woodward Avenue. taken at the session. For information, Sundays: 10 a.m. Worship Service with spent with many charitable, civic and J. Will Funeral Home, 25450 political organizations. He was an Plymouth Road, Redford Township, call (586) 353-2300 or visit www. nursery, 9 a.m, Sunday School for active member of Big Brothers Big MI 48239. Funeral services were ONGOING renaissanceunity.org. tots through high school and Adult Sisters of Metropolitan Detroit and an Monday, Sept. 22 at 10:00 am at" St. ENDOW Church schedule Faith Forum at Holy Cross Evangelical avid supporter of the Detroit Hilary Parish, 23901 Elmira, Redford St. Michael the Archangel Parish is .Garden City Presbyterian Church con­ Lutheran Church (ELCA), 30650 Six Zoological Society, BASCC Meals on Township, MI 48239, with interment, Wheels, St. Dunstan's Theatre, the at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, hosting two different courses of tinues its 10 a.m. Sunday worship ser­ Mile, Livonia. Call (734) 427-1414 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Oakland 25800 W. 10 Mile Road, Southfield, the Archdiocese of Detroit's ENDOW vice with traditional hymns, scripture or visit www.hofycrosslivonia.org. County Lincoln Republican Club and MI 48034. Donations in her memory other local, state and federal political program, a continuing women's study readings and choral music (fellowship Visitors welcome. can be sent to The University of group focused on the dignity of follows). Youth Sunday School and Worship service groups. Other interests included the Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Detroit Historical Society, the Jaycees Center, Ann Arbor, MI. women of ail ages and faiths. Based nursery care also available at 10 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Sundays, Adult Sunday and the Windsor-Detroit Jazz Club. He on Pope John Paul II's "Letter to - Adult Sunday School at 8:30 am." School at 9:30 a.m., Children's Sunday was recently elected Republican Delegate to the County Convention. Women", the Course I groups meet Informal gathering 6 p.m. every School during worship, Youth Group The son of Gerald and Dorothy 9:30-11 a.m. Mondays, and 7-8:30 p.m. , Sunday with scriptures and discussion 5-7 p.m. and Catechism for Grown-ups DAVID NORRIS KEEFER Willoughby of Detroit, MI. Jim was a Thursdays. Course V, called "Aquinas at the church on Middlebeit, one block 5:30-6:30 p.m., at Trinity Church of 1947 graduate of Mackenzie High WoOBITUAR 5Y¾ for Beginners", is a new addition to south of Ford Rd. Livonia, 34500 Six Mile. For informa- •• Age 56, of Newton, MA, formerly of School in Detroit and a graduate of 1 Rochester, MI, Ft. Myers Beach, FL, Michigan State University in 1951. He POLICY ' the ENDOW curriculum and available Call (734) 421-7620. tion, call (734) 425-2800, and San Francisco, CA, died on was a Lieutenant with the U.S. Army The first five "billed" lines of an locally only at St. Michael's 9:30-11:15 Single Place Ministry F.I.R.E. ministries Sunday, September 21, 2008. He is and served in Germany. He joined the obituary are published atno cost. a.m. Tuesdays, All meet in the convent Single Place Ministry continues to With theme scripture, He shall baptize survived by his wife, Cynthia, as well Ford Motor Company in 1957 and All additional lines will be basement meeting room. Women meet Thursdays 7:30-7:45 p.m. for you with the Holy Ghost end with fire as his children, Hillery and James, retired from the Customer Service charged at $4 per line. You may mother Annafaelle, brother, Bob and Division in 1991, after 34 years of place a picture of your loved ope of all ages and faiths welcome. $60 social time, 7:45-8 p.m. opening, 8-9 (Luke 3:16), is organizing in Livonia at sister, Judy. A celebration of David's service. In addition to his volunteer for an additional cost of only $6. charge for materials, but no woman p.m. program, at First Presbyterian Living Water Church, 11663 Areola in life will be held at the Wellesley Hills work, he enjoyed travel and spending Symbolic emblems may be will be turned away because of inabil­ Church, 200 E. Main St., Northville. the Inkster and Plymouth roads area Congregational Church, 207 time with his nieces and nephews and included at no cost (example: ity to pay. Register by calling (734) Call (248) 349-091lpr visit www. at 7 p.m. Fridays under the leadership Washington Street, Wellesley, MA at their children. He is survived by broth­ American Flags, religious 4pm on Saturday, September. 27, er Roger Willoughby of Vero Beach, symbols, etc.) 261-1455, Ext. 207, or online at www.- singieplace.org. Cost is $5. of Luke Willis. F.I.R.E. Ministries. For 2008, followed by a memorial tea at FL; sister Jean Ashton of New York, endowonline.com. St. Michael's is at Prince of Peace Church more information, call (734) 425- . the church. In lieu of flowers, dona­ NY; six nephews and nieces; nine 11441 Hubbard, south of Plymouth Recovery, Inc., meets at 10 a.m., every 6360. tions may be made to one of the fol­ grand nephews and nieces; and long­ Deadlines: Road, Livonia. Wednesday at the church, Walnut Lake lowing charities: Theodore and time friend, Nancy Dailey. Donations Friday 4:15 PM for Sunday New worship schedule Margaret Beard Family Excellence in may be made to Big Brothers Big Wednesday 9:45 AM for Thursday Choral rehearsals • Road and Green, West Bloomfield. Regular church service 10 a.m. Teach Award, Fairfield County Sisters of Metropolitan Detroit, the Oakland Choral Society has begun Recovery, Inc., is an international, Sundays with Communion and Community Foundation, 383 Main Obituaries received after these deadlines Detroit Zoological Society, BASCC will be placed in the next available Issue. Tuesday evening rehearsals for its non-profit, self-help community Nursery, 9 a.m. Sunday School for all Avenue, Norwalk, CT 0^851-1543 Meals on Wheels and the Cystic OR American Liver Foundation, New Fibrosis Foundation. A memorial serv­ Christmas concerts with profes­ based service organization that helps ages and Faith Forum, at Holy Cross England Chapter, 88 Winchester ice will be held at a later date. e-mail your obit to sional soloists and orchestra. On people with nervous and emotional Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA), [email protected] Street, Newton, MA 02461 Dec. 6 the group performs Benjamin disorders reduce their suffering and 30650 Six Mile/Livonia. Cail (734) or fax to; Britten's "St. Nicolas," and J.S. Bach's EDWARD KILBOURNE Jp <. Attn: Obits c/o Charolette Wilson . improve their quality of life. Call 427-1414. 586-826-7318 "Cantata Wachet auf," and on Dec. Martha Paul at (248) 682-9362 or All visitors welcome. Visit www.holy- September 11, 2008, of Wayne. You For more information call: 14 Handel's "Messiah." Registration Arrangements entrusted to Uht -May e-mail her at marthapaul@sbcglobal. crossiivonia.org. Charolette Wilson begins at 7:00 p.m., with rehearsal net. Sunday worship Funeral Home, Westland, MI JFfnd 586-826-7082 or Liz Keiser 7:30-9 p.m., at Birmingham Unitarian Tai Chi and strength classes 11 a.m. Sunday worship service, 9:30 CAROLYN M. McLEAN, Comfort in 586-977-7538 Church, 38651 Woodward, Sloomfield Orchard United Methodist Church is a.m. Sunday schoo!,7 p.m. Wednesday RNBSN or toll free Hills. All singers who can read music hosting a Tai Chi class 7-8:30 p.m. 'Bible Study, at Good Shepherd . Family ^y 800-579-7355 are welcome. Membership dues $55 Age 70, Plymouth, MI, died Sept. 19, Mondays in the Mac at the church, Reformed Church, 6500 N.Wayne 2008. Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, ' JFrsendsF^ ~ ask for Char or Liz for fall season ($30 for students age 30450 Farmington Road, Farmington Road at Hunter, Westland. www.hometownl if e.com BELIEFS & VALUES Observer & Eccentric j Thursday, September 25,2008 (*) D9

BY LINDA ANN CHOMIN giveness. 0 &E STAFF WRITER Kari Alterman is hosting 35 friends and family mem­ Wendy Sadler is busier than bers along with daughters usual these days preparing for Noa, 6, Adina, 4, and hus­ the Jewish High Holy Days. In band Eddie on Tuesday night addition to her job as director at their home in Franklin. of Shalom Street, the Jewish They'll attend services at museum in West Bloomfield,, .*.* Congregation Shaarey Zedek the Canton woman is cooking in Southfield where she serves for more than a dozen fam­ on the board ily members and friends for "We have many friends who Rosh Hashana. The Jewish are Jewish and non-Jewish. I Members of Congregation Bet Chaverim in Canton celebrate the Jewish New Year begins at sundown believe it's a wonderful oppor­ festival of Sukkot with Rabbi Peter Gluck (center). Monday, Sept. 29. She'll be tunity for people to reconnect. celebrating with daughters In many ways for our fam­ not forgotten at this time," Malkowski of Northville. Michelle, 19, Samantha, 17, ily it's like a Thanksgiving," said Malkowski, who'll attend "Rabbi says blessings over Frankie, 10, and husband said Alterman, Regional Rosh Hashana services at your family and people go Jim at Temple Israel in West Leadership Director and Congregation Bet Chaverim in into the sukkah. We have Bloomfield. Sadler is a found­ Detroit Chapter Director Canton, which doesn't charge four spices that are symbols. ing member of Congregation for the American Jewish for High Holy Day services Myrtle twigs and willow Bet Chayerim in Canton. Tanya Nemeth of Canton holds the "four spices" of myrtle twigs, willow Committee. "It's a nice time and welcomes everyone. branches represent different "It's a family event," said branches, palm leaf, and citron. for everybody to be together Although the Jewish High events and ideals. Lulav and Sadler. "Our family comes and celebrate and appreciate Holy Days end with Yom etrog are fruits of the earth. A Monday night and then we go cleanse your body and start might not quite understand how lucky we are. For the 10 Kippur, the celebrating palm leaf is a lulav and shaken to the synagogue. My sister again." what we're celebrating but days of AWE which culminate continues with Sukkot, the as prayer is said. Etrog is a and I take turns making chal- Jeff Kirsch and his family he sees we're all together and in Yom Kippur people apolo­ festival of booths, Tbesday- citron, an oversized egg shape lah and chicken soup, brisket, bring in the new year together laughing and talking about gize to people they may have Wednesday, Oct. 14-15. The fruit grown in Israel and apples and honey in anticipa­ as well. The Farmington Hills what will come about for hurt over the past year. It's a holiday reminds Jews about imported for the celebration. tion of the new year being a man will have dinner at the the new year. My daughter period of self reflection." the celebration in ancient It's similar to Thanksgiving, sweet one. For Yom Kippur, home of his parents, Dan and brings him to the synagogue Roberta Malkowski has times when Israelites lived in celebrating the fruits of the Oct. 8, we get together for a Arlene Kirsch, then go to for the holidays. It's a warm .been delivering holiday food temporary booths or shelters earth." big meal and then break the Congregation Beit Kodesh in feeling for us to see him get­ parcels to elderly in the area after harvesting crops. It's also an opportunity fast in the evening of Oct. Livonia for services. Joining ting involved at a young age. through the Jewish Federation Malkowski and the mem­ for Jews to remember the 40 9. Yom Kippur is a day of them will be his children He's being introduced to the and Jewish Home and Aging bers of Bet Chaverim will con­ years they wandered in the repentance to ask for forgive­ Michelle, 27, Jordan, 23, and holidays and celebration. For Services. Her most recent stop struct a sukkah then gather at dessert after leaving slavery in ness for the not so nice things grandson Chase, 3. Yom Kippur we start with Kol was at a Livonia facility where 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19- Egypt, said Alterman. we've done. We fast because "We have a festive dinner," Nidre for the beginning of the one man said she made his "We construct it ahead of if you feel the hunger, you feel said Kirsch, Beit Kodesh edu­ Day of Atonement where Jews day. time so then everyone can [email protected] the pain. It's kind of a way to cation director. "My grandson say prayers to ask God for for­ "We want to show they're come out and celebrate," said (734) 953-2145 Your Invitation to Worship

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Local Project Runway contes­ tant Joe Faris was eliminated from the Emmy- nominated reality show last Wednesday, Wensdy Von Buskirk. Features Editor (734) 953-2019. [email protected] Sept. 17. But that didn't stop the Troy- based cloth­ ing designer from showing his work dur­ ing New York Fashion Week. This year, the final six contestants — including Faris — showed The Fall face is all • balong collections in about decisions — i i.eusing Bryant Park on choose between smoky i VRGO'snew Sept. 12. gray eyes or a powerful I juidliner.A Faris' designs deep berry pout and iew product wi­ won't appear you can't go wrong. ne CARGO line, "If s Get your purple fix with Stila's eye in the finale of It's time to pack Imost like a pen," Ryan shadow duo in Orchid. the show, which away the summer stock - aid. "I did it in a cab. It will feature only — like liquid shadows is so simple to use." line of cosmetics. It's an ecb- the top three PHOTO COURTESY OF NBC and frothy foundations. •eaaEa-£.2rv*"?TmBBBBBL I ie of use is important, friendly, natural line of pressed finalists, but And while -\.> :plained. In a recent powders, eyeshadows, lipsticks the experience Joe Faris, backstage at New York Fashion Week on bronzers I group of makeup users, and glosses made with 100 per­ will certainly Sept. 12, with a mode! wearing one of his creations. are still al: I' -and discovered women cent natural and organic ingre­ be a boon to his the rage, • where had shied away dients. Even the packaging is career. each month in New York City, this seasoi ii using eye makeup, eco-conscious. "We're about Faris has hobknobbed with and takes frequent trips to the chic, ^aiLiing they weren't sure being green and glam at the fashion elite, and his skills have China. Otherwise, he's not fashion­ how to apply it properly. same time," said Ryan. "Even been honed by "under-the- going anywhere. able faces CARGO'S response came in though it's natural makeup, it's Gunn" challenges during the Instead, he hopes to use his will tone it the form of a new system of a high performing line." show. Yet, no matter how much newfound fame to help other Dollface down a eyeshades. Ryan suggests Sephora is the largest dis­ his resume and Rolodex have aspiring designers in the area. tinge. . SMBMMirtMsMI^SSS&S^^ beginning with one of the tributor of CARGO cosmetics - been padded, the husband and "There's a huge pool of tal­ Stephanie Renee CARGO'S Essential Paiette makes Essential palettes, where — and stores at Troy's Somerset father of two insists he'll con­ ent here — people coming Casola Ryan, North applying eyeshadow a breeze. each shade is engraved with Collection and Twelve Oaks tinue to live in metro Detroit. out of CCS and Wayne State's American sales instructions. It's easy to see Mall in Novi carry the brand. "I've had offers to move to fashion program: Especially and education Lips create that pop of color." which is meant for brow bones, New York, L.A., but the reality in the fashion industry, there's manager of CARGO Cosmetics, She suggests deep berry or lids and the corners of your eye. Stephanie Anqelyn Casola can't wait is with the Internet and video not enough to keep them here. had plenty of advice for fash- brownish mahogany tones that Color palettes are also available to hone her liquid eyeliner skills this fall. conferencing I found I never I would love to be involved ionistas looking to update their Ryan assured "everyone can — and great for adding that She writes about beauty, fashion and really had to move as long as in anything in the city -^- any cosmetic routines ~ whether pull off." pop of color. pop culture for the Observer & Eccentric I've been willing to travel," he fashion thing we can get start­ it's a quick sweep of berry lip Newspapers. Have an idea suitable for said during a recent interview ed," he said. color on the way to the office or Dollface? Contact her at (248) 901-2567 with PINK. "I am here. I'm based here, a sultry eye for an evening out When it comes to eyes, the "It's a big trend, that pop of or [email protected] Faris spends about 10 days I'm truly representing." on the town. Other major trend is the return color in the crease," said Ryan. of gray. "Gray is the new black," "You can use it on top of the said Ryan. "We're seeing a sul­ Essential palette." "For Fall, one of the trends try, smoky eye with gray, lighter And purple is the go-to shade is a dark, deep lip," said Ryan. gray and deeper blue-grays." of the season. While not every­ H "Keeping everything else very Keep the eyes the focus of one can pull off a dark eggplant am clean, very matte, very fresh. the face by elongating them or deep purple — except maybe A'r\\ A brown-eyed girls — the purple imuai iHEK Hoks Coami trend comes in subtle lavender FACING FALL'08 tones mixed with pewter, Ryan said. Slide some of these shades into you makeup bag this season: "Think of the Essential pal­ Wine-stained Lips: Mix MAC'S Lovelorn light pink punctuated by Lady ette as your black dress," said Danger red corai; get a paparazzi-perfect smile with Model Co's Star Ryan. "Color is your accessories Smiie Teeth Whitener and Lipstick in Luella, a plum berry. or shoes." Each week, PINK highlights what'ms hot an d what's not in our popular 'PINK Picks' feature. Soft, Simple Lips: Female Trouble lipgloss, a light mauve, by Nars; It's best not to overpower Now, it's your turn to pick 'em. 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