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BY OARRELL CLEM tim was robbed, and no motive was known. she was bleeding, Ridener said. She was treated then fled. The little girl wasn't hurt. STAFF WRITER The latest victim didn't get a good look at her and released at Garden City Hospital. In that incident, the attacker was described as assailant, who ran up behind her, stabbed her Without a good description of the suspect, a black man, 30-35 years old, about 5-foot-8 A 67-year-old Westland woman appears to once in the upper back and fled on foot, police authorities couldn't say whether he may have with a medium build. have been randomly stabbed while walking out Lt. James Ridener confirmed. been the same assailant involved in the stabbing He was wearing a dark-colored cap, a dark doors near her residence at Riverbend The attack occurred on the north side of outside of Westgate Tower. waist-length jacket, possibly a red T-shirt, and a Apartments, near Warren and Merriman roads, Warren, east of Merriman, in the sprawling "It looks very similar, but we can't say for dark-colored jacket. police said. apartment complex. sure," Ridener said. Anyone who has information about one or The attack, which happened around 3 p.m. "This lady was walking through Riverbend The earlier attack occurred about 5:50 p.m. both stabbings is urged to call the Westland Sunday, was strangely similar to a stabbing that Apartments when this guy came up behind her, Saturday, Sept. 30, when a 67-year-old woman Police Department at (734) 722-9600. occurred eight weeks ago about three miles and she felt something in her back," Ridener was walking with her 5-year-old great-grand To make an anonymous call for a possible away, outside of Westgate Tower on Elmwood said. "He ran off. She couldn't give a good daughter near her high-rise senior apartment cash reward, call Crime Stoppers at (800) near Ford and Wildwood. description." building, police Sgt. Jeff Trzybinski said. SPEAK-UP. In a bizarre coincidence, police described The woman realized she had been stabbed The woman was stabbed in the upper back by both victims as 67-year-old women. Neither vic when she returned to her apartment and found an assailant who approached her on foot and [email protected] I (734) 953-2)10 Reward tops $6,000
BY DARRELL CLEM STAFF WRITER BY SUE MASON STAFF WRITER Fliers have been posted in the neighborhood where Westland It was something Kelsey "Baker has jazz drummer Raymond wanted for a while, but she stili was Pankau lived before he was amazed when she was named the 2007 stabbed to death in the home Wayne-Westland Junior Miss. where he once taught music "I was just in shock, it was so surreal to lessons. hear my name announced" Baker said. "It With rewards of $6,000 was so amazing." TOMHA^LrV|STnFFPKnT0GRAPhER being offered to bring his killer A crowd of 350 people were on hand Westland Junior Miss Natalie Bower (left) and Wayne-Westland Junior Miss Kelsey Baker show off the to justice, family, friends and for the program, to watch the Wayne medallions they received as winners of the 2007 program. Westland police are pleading Memorial High School senior win the for help in solving the case. The murder of Westland jazz drummer 40th annual scholarship program Nov. Pankau, known on stage as Raymond Pankau, known 18. Ray Parker, was found mur professionally as Ray Parker, has Baker, the daughter of Brian and Carol dered Oct. 15 in his home on stunned students and friends who Baker, won the program with top scores There were plenty of awards given out during the junior Miss Program Nov. 18. John Hix Road north of Cherry remember him as a kind man and a in the talent, scholarship, fitness, inter Hill. Family members had gone patient teacher. 'He was the best,' view, spirit, audience participation cate Three finalists - Tracey Haiaberda, Cara Ball and Olivia Lafortune, all seniors at to the house after not hearing former student Michael Socie said. gories. vShe also received the Be Your Best Wayne Memorial High School - were recognized for their efforts. from the 77-year-old widower. award and a S2,250 scholarship. All three received the Be Your Best award, with Haiaberda placing in fitness, Bail "He was a wonderful man. I Canton High School graduate, "My mom was crying like I was," Baker can't believe anyone would kill said he took drum lessons for in self-expression and talent, and LaFortime in scholarship, bowl-athon and com said of the announcement. "My dad won him" said Georgine Jeziorowski years from Pankau. the bike raffle and he was excited about munity service. of Wayne, whose late husband, "He helped me through that. He was excited about me, too." Seven participants also placed in one category in addition to Be Your Best. They Leo Favazza, played in a jazz marching band when I was in band with Pankau. high school," Socie said. "He The runner-up was Natalie Bower, a included John Glenn High School seniors Aiexa Larimore, interview; Amanda John Glenn High School senior, who will "He was such a sweet person," was the best. I still have every join Baker at the state program in Alpena Femat, scholarship; Adrienne Camunag, fitness; Jessica Burns, talent and Jamie . she said, "and he was a very notebook and lesson book I got in as the 2007 Westland Junior Miss. Allen, community service, and Wayne Memorial seniors Julie Good, talent, and good drummer." from him. He was the kindest, gentlest person you'd ever want Bower won the self-expression and Ravynne Gilmore, self-expression. Pankau taught drum lessons bowl-athon categories and Be Your Best to Jeziorowski's two children, to meet, and as a teacher he Award and received a $1,050 scholarship. Be Your Best awards were also given to Nkari Mandisa, Kayla German* Belinda Richard and Leo Favazza. was patient. r>„ii, *,.„., m ...... „J.,. .*.. J.1. „ UUIU LC^tAb VVJAi ^UllipU LU Hi L1J.I_ Gee, Crystal Obtukwu, Jans Dean, Michelle Gutowski, Alyss Lsnnoo and Karyn Jeziorowski hadn't seen Pankau "The lessons he taught me in a couple of years, but she about music, I carry to this day," Michigan Junior Miss program in Alpena Fowier from John Glenn, and Natise Smith, Lejoftnna Reid, Jessica Kay, Bobtoi on March 4. The winner of that program recalled seeing him occasionally Socie said. will advance to the America's Junior Miss Turner, Kayieigh Thorner, Adrienne Meagher, Karissa Matson and Nichofe Pierson at places like the grocery store Socie was stunned when he from Wayne Memorial, or the Westland senior citizen saw a flier posted at a gas sta PLEASE SEE JUNIOR MISS, A4 Friendship Center. tion asking for help in solving "He was such a wonderfully Pankau's death. friendly person," she said. "When I saw that poster, my Pankau grew up on Detroit's knees started shaking," he said. east side. He didn't go to col "Who could hurt someone like lege, but those who knew him this? Why would you beat up said he had a natural talent for an old man and do this? He music. was just a class-act guy who led BYDARRELLCLEM Center, said Assistant Wayne Some parents fear that chil the Bailey Center, located He knew such jazz artists as such a rich life, and he didn't STAFf WRITER County Executive Alan dren who played on the bail- behind Westland City Hall on Chicago-born drummer Gene need to have his life ended this Helmkamp. fields could have been exposed Ford Road east of Newburgh. Krupa and Detroit's own jazz way." Responding to concerns that The move came in response to to potentially harmful levels of Helmkamp and Mayor pianist Bess Bonnier. Pankau's family has offered a elevated levels of lead in Centra! requests from parents and city lead, although officials have Sandra Cicirelli announced the Pankau played music most of $5,000 reward in addition to a City Park may have posed a leaders after it was publicly called it unlikely. plan on Tuesday -12 days after his life, and former students $1,000 reward being offered by health threat, Wayne County revealed in early November that City, county and state officials parents attended a public meet recalled how he taught at places Crime Stoppers. officials will bring free blood the park has elevated levels of have indicated that children ing and criticized officials for like Westland Music and out of To help, call the Westland testing to Westland. lead, specifically in the western wouldn't likely have spent remaining silent about soil tests his own home. Police Department at (734) County health department ball diamonds. enough time in the park to from as early as 1999. "He called his home Ray 722-9600 or, to give an anony employees will provide testing "We heard the requests of the encounter a serious health '1 am happy to be able to Parker's Drum Academy," for mous tip, call Crime Stoppers 3-6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, and people and the mayor and the threat. announce that the Wayne mer student Michael Socie of at (800) 773-2587. 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Dec. City Council - loud and clear," Nonetheless, Helmkamp said Canton said. 13, at the Bailey Recreation Helmkamp said. blood testing will be brought to PLEASE SE£ LEAD, A3 Socie, a pharmacist and [email protected] | (734) 953-2110
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The work of three Franklin fast off season only to find you The executive's wife surprises High School art students goes were expected for the weekend? them all and calls the hero by a largely unseen - but not unap That's the question play different name, and a nightclub preciated - in the basement of wright Fred Carmichael's asks singer enters with her hearty the Iivonia police station. in his comedy/mystery, Don't boyfriend and recognizes him A bright mural depicts the Mention My Name, being pre by yet another name. intersection of Plymouth and sented by student thespians at The young man and the real Farmington roads on a fellday . Wayne Memorial High School estate lady band together to The landscape helps add real this weekend. solve the mystery, discovering ism to the Firearms Training The play will be presented at that people are not who they System Room where officers 7 p.m. this evening through seem and even though each are trained to make split-sec Saturday at the high school's works for a different govern ond decisions to shoot or not Stockmeyer Auditorium. ment agency, they all have the shoot. In the play, the amnesiac identical purpose. "Basically, if s a big video F2 Ja** finds an attractive real estate Tickets for Don't Mention My game " said Franklin High lady calls him by one name and Name are $5 for students and School Police liaison Officer the housekeeper by another. A $8 for adults and are available Jeff Weiss, talking about the J* ;. - ** business executive and his sec at the door. training system. Scenarios play _>M out through audio and video. TOM HAWLEYI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Although officers are focused Franklin High School Police Liaison Officer Jeff Weiss, (left), with Livonia Franklin graduates Ryan Gitliiand, Chelsea on what appears on the screen Tucker and senior Tony Hope. The young artists added realism and local flair to the department's Fire Arms at the front of the room, Weiss Training System site. WYAA raffle has new came up with the idea of a mural along the side walls to The mural took shape in rants. Students mixed all the Risk Management Authority add perspective. two- and three-hour incre hues from four paint colors. chipped in, and Livonia paid "The painting is there for the ments after school from April 'It's bright, it's vibrant. It's an the balance. Pontiac as the prize effect of realism, so you feel like through graduation in June. excellent composition," Rheault For their work, students you're there" said Ryan The three students even said. earned an artist's salary. Christmas will come early for drop off those raffle stubs," Gilliland, one of the painters. spent spring break at the police Other Franklin art students 'All they gave us was the the lucky winner of a raffle WYAA spokesman Keith "They wanted to keep it local. station, painting. Hope esti helped early on, but much of paint. And sometimes they sponsored by the Westland DeMolay said. They wanted to have Iivonia mates it took at least seven gal that work got covered as the would buy us a pizza," Hope Youth Athletic Association. The ticket stubs should be landmarks," said art teacher lons of paint to cover the two 8- mural went through artistic said. A drawing for a 2007 Pontiac dropped off at the WYAA build Jeremy Rheault. "It's basically foot-by-20-foot walls. design. Hope said he's OK with the G6 will occur during the city of ing at 6050 Farmington Road, as if you're standing in the cen 'All of our styles and tech The Firearms Training fact mat the mural is off-limits Westland's annual tree-lighting north of Ford, DeMolay said. ter of Plymouth road, and it niques are in it," Hope said. System room, which has been to the public ceremony, which starts at 6:15 Hours are 6-9 p.m. Thursday, (gives) a perspective." "None of us have ever done in use for eight years, was "It would be nice for every p.m. Monday, Dec. 4, in front of Nov. 30, and 10 a.m. to noon Gilliland and Chelsea Tucker, anything this large." upgraded last year. Officers one to see it," he said. "It's a City Hall on Ford Road. Saturday, Dec. 2. who both graduated from All three have fineart s back from Livonia, Westland, training room for the police. ... With the drawing days away, The car was donated by Red Franklin last fell, and senior grounds. Redford, Northville, Northville We knew that going in." WYAA members who have been Holman Pontiac in Westland, Tony Hope brought the mural , Tucker attends the College Township, Plymouth and Residents may get the selling raffle tickets are asked to DeMolay said. to life last spring. for Creative Studies in Detroit Plymouth Township use the chance to see the mural if the return the stubs. In other WYAA news, the Tucker painted the trees, Gilliland will be attending room for training. department hosts another open "All year long, our partici organization's annual member Gilliland did the roads and Grand Rapids' Kendall College The new training system cost house. It is also a training room pants have been selling raffle ship meting will be at 8 p.m. Hope designed the cars. of Art and Design in January. $68,000. used for the Citizens Police tickets to help raise funds to Thursday, Dec. 7, at the building "It is one of the top murals in , They worked off an overhead Half of the money came from Academy. fund our sports - baseball, foot at 6050 Farmington. The meet Iivonia," Rheault said. 'It is a projection from actual photos federal grants. ball, cheerleading, softball, vol ing will include such business as shame the public cannot share at the intersection, including The outside departments [email protected] leyball, basketball - and with the election of a board of direc in the viewing the artwork." the gas stations and restau and the Michigan Municipal (734) 953-2054 the drawing rapidly approach tors for the 2007 year, DeMolay ing, it's time for our parents to said.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Lutheran High holds annual Pursuant to state law a sale will be held at: Secured Self Storage, 2460 Gulley Rd., Dearborn Heights, MI 48125, December 9, 2006 @ There will be a familiar face Williams of Highland will join work depicts a style that is painting, bake sale and hourly 1:00 PM. and several new ones at the newcomers Jan and Gary partly derived from the study door prizes. The Lutheran #129 Sharon Williams, #328 Robert G. Gargos, #533 Jzenness L. annual fall arts and craft show Bower of Traverse City. of classical 19th and 20th cen High Chamber Singers will be Ojanuga, #929 Adam P. Tsakos, #1011 Terence Mathews, #1025 Friday and Saturday at Williams, who was featured tury American and European performing, as well as area Patricia Johnson, #1109 Jeffery Kozakowski, #1246 Veronica Morris. Lutheran grade school choirs, Units contain: misc. household items. Lutheran High School at the school's Spring artists. Westland in Westland. Celebration in March, does oil Jan Bower is an oil painter including one from Hartland. Publish: November 26 & 30,2006 O £0343047-2 The juried show will be 9 paintings of area landmarks who does exquisite portraits, There also will be some indi a.m. to 4 p.m. both days at the and will be back with new mainly of children, while her vidual performances by school at 33300 Cowan Road designs, such as Comerica husband has authored a chil Lutheran High students. east of Wayne Road in Park, Santa at 12th floor of dren's book, I'm a Michigan Lunch will be available and -* * J*# i K ini wtJwmwqBfr—*pt M «***» Westland. Hudson's, Ford Field, the Kid, which she illustrated. will feature a "Maurice" salad The show will feature quality Palace, and others. The show also will feature a like J.L. Hudson's used to hand-crafted items and feature He is a self-taught impres free kid's craft corner put on by serve. 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Johnny Carino's, Lakeshore to Westland - and Old Country Taste Fest ticket prices rose Grill at Macy's, Le'Cakery Bake Buffet have become the latest from $15 to $20 this year to Shop, LongHorn Steakhouse, two restaurants to join the help cover rising expenses, but Maria's Italian Bakery, lineup for Holiday Taste Fest. chamber President Lori Brist Marvaso's Italian Grille, Mary Only 50 tickets out of 500 said regulars didn't seeiri to Denning's Cake Shoppe, Miller remain for the Westland mind. beer distributor O&W Inc., Chamber of Commerce's annu It's still a good deal, she said. Red Robin, Souper Sandwich al event, scheduled for 6-9 p.m. "It's like a dollar a restaurant." Carver, Starbuck's Coffee Co., Toarmina's Pizza, Uno Chicago Tuesday, Dec. 5, at the Hellenic The chamber also will spon Grill, Westland Big Boy, and Cultural Center on Joy Road sor an auction featuring such the William D. Ford Career east of Newburgh. items as Detroit Pistons bas Technical Center's culinary arts ketball tickets, Lions football Tickets cost $20 and are department. available at chamber offices on tickets, Red Wings hockey tick Ford Road, east of Newburgh. ets, monthly massages for a Call (734) 326-7222. year, and monthly flowers for a [email protected] I (734) 953-2110 West land Fire Department Capt. John Adams collects money during the Goodfeliows fund-raiser. Adams, alone, collected $1,141.53 in donations. LEAD 16-year-old faces Strong newspaper sales good FROM PAGE A1 County Health Department has agreed to perform attempted murder testing on Westland youth and adults at no cost," Cicirelli said Tuesday, calling the tests "fairly pain news for Goodfeliows' efforts less." charge as juvenile Children 6 months old to 18 years old will be BY DARRELL CLEM tested by pricking the skin of a finger and taking a A 16-year-old Livonia boy was charged witli STAFF WRITER small blood sample, Helmkamp said. Blood will assault with intent to commit murder Wednesday be drawn the usual way for people over 18, he said. in Wayne County Juvenile Court. He's accused of Despite a sour economy, Westland Walk-ins will be welcome, but Helmkamp slamming a fellow student head-first into the Goodfeliows volunteers saw revenues from urged anyone who wants to lock in a specific time floor of the cafeteria at Franklin High School last their newspaper street sales soar by 52 per to call (734) 727-7056. week. cent this year in their campaign to buy "If people are in the building and in line by clos The teen was charged as a juvenile and bond Christmas gifts for needy children. ing time, they will be served," he said. was set at $10,000 cash, according to Livonia The nonprofit group's post-Thanksgiving Adults involved with youth athletic groups, such police Lt. Greg Winn. Officials were looking into fund-raiser in major city intersections raised as Little League baseball, are encouraged to talk moving the case to Oakland County, Winn said, $15,873 on Friday, compared to $10,427 a with their teams and consider calling to reserve a since that's where the teen's father lives and juve year ago. ' .MJU \ . i block of time, Helmkamp said. nile cases are generally based on where the father "It was actually quite inspiring," said Vic Westland police Sqt. Steve Borisch sells a Goodfeliows "They can call on behalf of a group," he said. resides rather than where the incident occurred. Barra, Goodfeliows donation chairman. "I newspaper to raise money for Christmas gifts for People who call for appointments will be given The student injured in the assault Nathan was worried that we weren't going to do as needy children. priority over walk-ins when their time slot comes Carlin, 16, returned to school this week. In a tele well." up, Helmkamp said. vision interview, Carlin said he remembered try The organization, which last year helped The longer hours by more volunteers likely Meanwhile, officials early this week were await ing to walk away after a confrontation, but being more than 600 children, welcomed the spike helped to offset smaller donations that some ing the latest round of soil tests that will give them picked up and slammed into the floor. It hap in revenues as it anticipates an even greater people made, Adams said. a better indication of how to proceed with clean pened just before school on Nov. 22. demand for help this holiday season. Compared to some years when many ing up Central City Park. Any plan will require Carlin was unconscious and bleeding from the Public safety workers collected the bulk of donors gave $10, $20 or even $100, Adams approval from the Michigan Department of head with neck and spinal injuries as he was donations, with firefighters raising $8,450 said he noticed smaller donations this year. Environmental Quality. flown by helicopter to University of Michigan and police officers bringing in $5,013, accord Still, he commended donors for giving what For now, the park remains closed except for a Hospitals in Ann Arbor. ing to revenues posted on the Web site, they could afford. paved walking path. He awoke the next morning and has recovered www,westIandgoodfellows. org. "People were very generous," Adams said. quickly since then, despite having hairline frac Fire Capt. John Adams, who issued a Barra announced that the next Goodfeliows [email protected] j (734) 953-2110 tures to the base of his skull and spine. friendly challenge from firefighters to police fund-raiser will be 5:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday, officers, attributed stronger sales to more vol Dec. 2, at Stryker's Lounge, on Ford Road unteers working longer hours during the eastofHix. He said a disc jockey will spin dawn-to-dusk campaign in major intersec music, and there will be raffles of such items r^M^, tions. as televisions and cameras. I St. Julian "Our exposure was greater," he said. Those who still want to donate to \ l'iun}>eiT\ Some volunteers worked longer hours pos Goodfeliows or who want more information •w Lively Fruit and Bright Frutl sibly due to milder weather than the bone- may call Adams at (734) 467-3261. help make this red a real chilling temperatures of some previous years, dinner winner.. Adams said. 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Catherine's event FROM PAGE A1 the hardest you go in not told me she wants to do the While her plans after high knowing the judges or what program in high school." school include majoring in cell program in Mobile, Ala., in Bower also was attracted to and microbiology at Michigan helps Toys for Tots June. they're going to ask. There's the program after seeing State University, for now she's Baker started watching the friends participate. They getting ready for the state pro Everyone is thinking tickets from Emagine Theater Junior Miss program four an element of surprise. It encouraged her to give it a try, gram. Like Baker, she will Christmas, but at the in Canton- years ago when fellow dancer she said. expand her knowledge of cur Catherine's clothing store in There also will be a bake sale Ashlee Baracy won the pro was scary, but it turned into And she was surprised at her rent events. But she has anoth Westland, the staff is thinking and raffle with the money gram. Baker and Baracy a nice conversation rather selection "because there were er goal. about Toys for Tots. raised going to purchase toys danced at the same studio, so many great girls there." "I plan to get more in shape The plus size women's cloth for older children ages 10-12. and, according to Baker, "a than a judgmental thing/ "I'm still going 'wow/5' she for fitness," she said. "I want to ing store at 34764 Warren at This is the second time this bunch of us went to watch." Kelsey Saker said. learn more about eating right Wayne Road is offering a day year the store has held the Baracy now teaches at the The surprise also extends to and about being healthy." of fashion, food and fun event. It first came in October. studio and wished Baker good ater dance to My Strongest her parents, Dana and Suzie Bower broke the mold with Saturday to benefit the U.S. The Toys for Tots program luck in her quest for the honor Suit for the local event and Bower. her Junior Miss participation. Marine Corps Reserves pro got its start in 1947 in Los and gave the teen a pair of ear plans to stick with it for the "They couldn't even talk, Her older sisters — Brittany, gram. Angeles, Calif., when a group rings. state competition. they were so surprised," Bower 21, and Nicole, 19 — were into The event runs 9 a.m. to 4 of Marine Corps reservists col Baker said she was "pretty She also plans to bone up on said.. "They said they know I'm dance and sports. Neither were p.m. and includes fashions and lected and distributed 5,000 calm" for the program, but was current events by watching a a great kid." involved in the scholarship drawings for a variety of toys to needy children. Now nervous about the interview lot more news and check out She received flowers and program. prizes. For every new the official activity of the with judges, which counts as current events on the Internet. congratulatory calls from her She also has a younger unwrapped toy brought to the Marine Corps Reserves, Toys 25 percent of the scoring. This isn't Baker's first ven aunts and grandmother and is brother, Zachary, 12. store, people will receive a for Tots distributed 15 million "The interview portion was ture into competition. She appreciative of her friends who Not only is she glad she did ticket for the hourly drawings. toys to 6.5 million needy chil the hardest, you go in not been in competitive dance for were there to cheer for her. well in the program, she's also The prizes include gift cer dren in 2003. knowing the judges or what 13 years and was a Dance "It's nice to have that sup is happy she did it. tificates for Pizza Hut of This is the third year that they're going to ask," she said. Masters of Michigan Miss port, to have them there cheer "I got to know a lot of new Livonia, DeLuca's, Back Home the store has served as a drop "There's an element of sur Dance finalist. She also was a ing for you," she said. people, I had a lot of fun," she Bakery, Red Robin, Famous off site for Toys for Tots. It's prise. It was scary, but it runner-up for Teen Miss Bower, who played a flute said. "It was nice to do some Dave's BBQ,, gift basket from located in the Westland turned into a nice conversation Washtenaw. solo for the program, found the thing different. It was well Marco's Fine Wine and Deli, Crossings shopping center at rather than a judgmental And as Baracy's win inspired poise portion of the program worth it. Baker's Square, a floral Warren and Wayne Road in thing." her, Baker's selection as Junior the most difficult. Finalists are "All of the girls who did it arrangement from Flower Westland. For more informa With the local program Miss has caught the attention asked a question, drawn ran were committed to the pro King in Livonia and movies tion, call (734) 422-2527. under her belt, she now must of her 13-year-old sister domly from a bowl. They were gram." get ready for the state pro Kirstin. given the questions the day gram. She did a musical the- before the Nov. 18 program, "I think she wants to do it [email protected] I (734) 953-2112 AROUND WESTLAND Pancake breakfast Road between Newburgh and Central City Parkway. The There's a good chance Santa reunion will be held in a private Claus will be on hand for a pan dining room. cake breakfast, hosted by the Anyone associated with the Westland Jaycees, 8-10 a.m. hospital is invited to attend. For NO MATTER WHO'S ON YOUR LIST, Sunday, Dec. 10, at the Applebee's more information, call Patricia on Warren Road in Westland. Ibbotson at (734) 561-0177- Tickets are $6 for all-you-can The hospital on Merriman GIVE THEM WHAT'S ON THEIR LIST. eat pancakes, meat and juice. Road closed in 1984, and the Proceeds will go to benefit vari building was torn down in 2000. ous community projects, such as Many people have connections Introducing Navigation Ready Phones For The the jaycees' annual Easter Egg with the hospital or worked in Scramble and Spring Youth the buildings on the grounds, Dance. including the Eloise Post Office, Wk^Fcwtli^. To purchase tickets or for which closed in 1979, or the com more information, call Jenn or missary, which is now used as a Mike at (734) 437-6354. homeless shelter. Holiday music Nature Nook will hold a grand The sounds of the season will opening celebration 10 a.m. to 8 echo through Westland Shopping Great Gifts Everyone Will Enjoy. p.m. Saturday at its new location Center with musical performanc in Westland Shopping Center. es by local groups. Located in the former Griffin's The five-piece Phil Gram All LG VX5300 Bluetooth* Headset Capable Grill, the independent floristno w Stars will perform classic holiday & Navigation Ready Phones features an atrium filledwit h music 6-8 p.m. Tuesday Dec. 5, fresh plants and holiday mer 12 and 19, in the East Court, chandise. while 3 D's & W, a barbershop - fir' quartet, will perform throughout when you buy one for the mall 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, An unwrapped toy is the price Dec. 13 and 20, and Friday, Dec. of a ticket to the Westland 15 and 22. After Mail-In Rebate. Community Foundation's annual Also performing will be 1st Phone: $79.99 2 year price - $50.00 Mail-In Rebate. holiday event Tuesday, Dec. 12, in Plymouth Baptist Church Choir the media center of John Glenn 8-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec % in High School. the JC Penney Court, and Our The get-together will be 6-8 Lady of Good Counsel Choir p.m. and feature classical holiday Group 11 am. to noon Friday, music performed by the John Dec. 15, also in the JC Penney Glenn Singers and refreshments Court and hors d'oeuvres prepared by Youngsters can stop by and see J the culinary arts program at the Santa 11 am. to 8 p.m. now William D. Ford Career Technical through Saturday, Dec. 2, Dec. 4- a Center. 9 and Dec. 11-14. Additional The toys will be given to the hours will be 11 am. to 6 p.m. J Salvation Army's Westland Dec 10 and 17,10 a,m. to 9 p.m. Corps. John Glenn High School Dec 15,9 a.m. to 8 p.m.. Dec. 16, is on Marquette, west of Wayne 17 and 23 and 9 am. to 5 p.m. Road. 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"They would have a dra- \ Capitol Rotunda in Lansing. franchise fees and in-kind servic been "out of whack" and escalat for the Michigan Municipal matically different take. It was! Groups opposed to the legislation, which is now being considered in the es to municipalities and schools. ing too quickly for consumers. League and PROTEC, calls a an open door discussion." | state Senate, include Public, Educational and Government TV, Protec (the "Currently, these dollars are While AT&T has been advo state House bill to reform what the cable operators pay to cating for a new video service UNIFORM VIDEO SERVICE Michigan Coalition to Protect Public Rights of Way, the Michigan Municipal cable television franchising League, the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and use, or rent, these rights-of- bill in Michigan and other l "outrageous in its nature," a bill Under 1IB 6456, the state Advisors and Google. ways which you, as a resident, states, it has also been lobby designed to implement AT&T's will provide a standardized Google has raised concerns over "net neutrality." Google, which recently own," Barnett wrote. "This ing for a national video service business plan that would cost form for "uniform video service agreed to locate 1,000 employees in Ann Arbor, wants to guarantees that res money which your local com bill through/Congress that local communities millions in local franchise agreements." idents will have access to YouTube, the video internet service that it recently munity uses to maintain the would put service licensing franchising fees. The bill spells out the require acquired. Net neutrality is the principle that major telecommunications right-of-way and provide with the Federal Michael Marker, a ments for obtaining a fran providers will not be able to exclude Web sites from the Internet. essential services including Communications Commission. spokesman for AT&T, counters chise. Providers must still • The rally will end with the presentation of 18,000 signatures from public safety." But Marker said it was that the bill opens up competi enter into franchise agree Michigan residents in support of "net neutrality." She said the programming important that Michigan act ments with local communities. tion that will result in lower The bill's opponents are asking the Senate not to pass any legislation dur provided on public access televi quickly to take advantage of cable costs, more technological But Watza argues that the sion was paid for by these fees. AT&T investments in new communities will only be able ing the current iame-duck session, which ends in the middle of December. A innovation and actually new Legislature takes office in January. Marker said he didn't know video technology. increase the amount of money to rule on the "completeness" how the MML substantiated "Economists have a theory of received by local communities. of an application and "rubber- its figure, but that a study by conducive markets," Marker stamp" the agreement or, House Bill 6456 sailed provisions for customer service call a local cable operator office Robert Crandall and Robert said. "It you have onerous under the bill, the franchise through the House Nov. 14 on are inadequate. The bill in the city and contracts will Litan for Criterion Economics build out requirements for one will be granted. a strong bipartisan vote of 80- requires providers to have a , make providers provide serv showed that Michigan com state and more attractive 21. The state Senate was "This is a local function, con local or toll-free telephone ice," Watza said. munities would actually see an opportunities in another state, expected to take up the bill tracts are for locals to decide," number for customer service. $8.9 million to $14.8 million the states with more attractive beginning this week during the Watza said. The Michigan Public Service FRANCHISE FEES increase in franchise fees. A opportunities will have more short lame-duck session before MML has objections to sev Commission would review dis A major issue between the study by Lawrence investment." the Christmas break. Despite eral specifics in the bill. putes between the. provider two sides is whether local com Technological University says He said he was "cautiously the House vote, the bill has According to the bill, new and customers. munities will lose money. that Michigan consumers optimistic" about the Michigan strong opposition from the entrants into the cable market "A cable provider has a con In a column in the Observer £2 would save between $269 mil Senate passing a similar bill. MML and the communities are required to provide service tract with the city. A home Eccentric, Farmington Hills lion and $673 million annually that it represents. to 25 percent of customers in owner calls Comcast, but can Mayor Vicki Barnett, president in cable fees because competi [email protected] | (734) 953-2149 Initially, traditional cable the service territory within providers such as Bright House three years, 50 percent within and Comcast were opposed to six years and serve 30 percent changes in cable franchising of low-income households legislation, but negotiations within five years. over the summer brought the "You serve everybody using cable companies and the our right of way, you have to telecommunications compa serve everybody, have to make nies that want to move into it available," Watza said. providing video service, AT&T He said typically cable com and Verizon, together in sup panies were given three years port of the House bill intro to build out. duced by Rep. Mike Nofs, R- "The cable companies that Battle Creek. compete in these municipalities Watza said the interests of don't have 100-percent avail MML were "dismissed" at ability in these communities. these meetings. It's been that way for 10 years," "The meeting was really Marker said. "Where has the between AT&T and the cable Michigan Municipal League companies. Cable was swung been on community build out? enough to back the bill," he said. AT&T has done more on build Marker said all parties were out and you don't see build out involved in the talks. requirements in other sectors of "Mike Nofs, Andy Dillon (D- the economy." Redford) and others interested Watza argues that the bill's ichoolcraft winter registration under way Students can register now for www.schoolcraft.edu by click winter 2007 classes, with class ing on WebAdvisor for es starting Saturday, Jan. 13. Students. Telephone registra They can chose from online, tion is available at 734-462- touchtone telephone or walk-in 4800. 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CUT CUT tmWWW* FREE ta R?ft FAM1LYPACK HEART §MART MIBWEST B^ST USDA CHOICE MIDWEST BEST PRICES EFFECTIVE THROUGH FARM FRMSH USBA SELECT WHOLE PREMIUM BEEF CENTER CUT SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2006. BONELESS, SKINLESS EXTRA LEAH BEEF PORK BONELESS WHOLE BONELESS CHICKEN WHOLE BONELESS TENDERLOIN CHUCK .. PORK LOIN BREAST STRIP ROAST Page AG Thursday, November 30,2006 The Observer S Eccentric Newspapers www.hometownlife.com OUR VIEWS r Shop locally this —\ holiday season - UWP.'.. When shopping for gifts this holiday season, be sure to visit the locally owned stores in your hometown. Not only will you find unique items not available at 1 I _-f ••* * large chain stores, your purchases will benefit your com munity — and, ultimately, you. A recent study by Civic Economics in the Chicago area found that for every $100 consumers spent with a local firm, $68 remained in the local economy. But for every $100 they spent with a store belonging to a chain, just $43 remainedin the local economy. The local firms spent a larger portion of their revenue on labor (28 percent compared to 23 percent), creating more local jobs and sometimes paying better wages and benefits than large chains. They also purchased goods and services from other local businesses at more than twice the rate of chains, helping local accountants, computer consultants, insur ance brokers, sign makers, contractors and an endless 7>? Governor: State now needs LETTERS Thanks for 23 years of service the excellent production of Jekyll and Hyde On Nov. 28, Virginia Braun attended her - The Musical, performed recently in the bold action, not timid moves last meeting of the Historical (Commission Carli Auditorium at Churchill High School. as a member. She is retiring after serving 23 The CAPA program was initiated about 20 An open letter to our governor. to increase the merit college scholarship plan to $4,000, years on the commission, i years ago, and this production attains the ear Gov. Granholm, Congratulations on your re-elec and you can probably get that through the Legislature. One of her accomplishments was restora goals arid reaches the high standards that tion. You rolled up a remarkable winning margin -^ But why not go a bold step further? The Kalamazoo tion of the Perrinsville one-room school- were set at that time. D533,409 votes — against a fantastically well-funded Promise pays full tuition to all graduates of the house. She served as chairman for the proj Under the direction of Gail Mack, the opponent. That establishes you as the most gifted politi Kalamazoo public schools. ect which took several years to complete. cast, crew and dancers were superb. The cal communicator in recent Michigan history. Why not look to see if there is a way that could be During the 23 years she spent endless orchestra, which was conducted by Maria With the House of Representatives now Democratic scaled up to create the Michigan Promise? A GI Billfor hours on maintaining the historical archives Cimarelli, was outstanding. We also need to (led by Speaker-designate Rep. Andy Dillon, D-Redford, all Michigan citizens, whether kids leaving school or in order to preserve Westland's history. applaud the CAPA parents group for their a smart and sensible guy) you are much better posi laid-off workers looking for serious retraining, would Thank you, Virginia, for your years of hard work and sacrifices. We will probably tioned with the Legislature than you were during your have a profound impact on our economy. service and I wish you happiness in your be seeing some of the very capable actors last term, when the Republicans ran things. Back then, A profound impact, that is, for decades to come. retirement. You wul be greatly missed. such as Ethan Hedeen and Taylor Alfano on they were darned if they were doing to • Budget and spending: Tom Clay, the respected Jo Johnson the professional stage — look out Broadway, here they come! * let you get anything done for fear you'd director of state affairs for the Citizens Research Council chair of Michigan, has just finished a new study of our budget JC \ take credit for it during the campaign. Westland Historical Commission I think it would also be appropriate to * This time around, I'd guess both the situation. He points out that Michigan has faced a thank the past and present boards of educa House and the Senate will be less parti chronic structural billion-dollar-plus budget deficit for tion who had the foresight and courage to san and more inclined to collaborate. the past six years. Now all the relatively painless one Thanks for a place to sell support programs of this nature. They'll need to. Michigan is facing its time accounting fixes to balance the budget have been I live in Wayne now, but I have sold Bravo! You can watch for future CAPA worst economic crisis since the Great used up. Westland Goodfellow papers for 40 years or programs on their Web site — www.star- Depression. The University of So he concludes that — unless serious changes are so. I wrote a letter to thank Dick's Sporting ringcapa.com. Your entertainment dollars Michigan's economic forecasters have made — the budget deficit will certainly balloon over the Goods and I am going to paste it to you will be well spent. Phil just issued a very gloomy prediction. next decade, causing a "fiscal train wreck." Sure, you can now. I will for my entire life be a Westland Connie Hierta Power Goodfellow: They think our state will likely lose probably cobble together a budget fixfo r the next fiscal Westland another 24,200 jobs next year and year. But wouldn't it make more sense to take a hard Why the Goodfellows? 9,200 more in 2008. That will mean eight straight years multi-year look at our financial affairs? When I was around 10 my Mother stood LPS changes are working of job losses. One small example: compared to our neighboring outside with my brother and I selling By the end of this year, according to those highly states, we imprison more people for longer periods of Goodfellows papers at the old A&P at Regarding the article that appeared on respected economists, Michigan will have lost a net total time. Venoy and Palmer. We stood out there for the front page of the Nov. 23 Livonia of 170,000 manufacturing jobs since 2001. True, we've If our incarceration rate were only average, we'd several hours raising money, for kids I did Observer titled "Parents: LPS changes not seen worse. spend $500 million less each year on prisons. Could n't know. Later that year was my firstpack working," I have to express my resentment The state lost nearly 15 percent of its jobs back in the adjusting sentencing guidelines fixthis ? ing night, and when I saw all those toys, I about this article as this implied that ALL early 1980s, double today's loss, but then the employ • Public investments: Businesses in trouble take a knew we did something good. The next day parents are unhappy with the Legacy ment outlook improved sharply as the auto industry hard-eyed look at investments to beat the competition. I was with my Dad delivering, and there is Initiative. This is blatantly untrue. surged. It won't this time around. General Motors, Ford We should do so, too. where I became hooked. Yes, we have lost quite a few students and Chrysler should sell around 8.8 million vehicles this We ought to concentrate on our "enduring assets," I saw what I considered the greatest gift overall but not all are lost due to the LI. year, two million fewer than in 2001. those that can't be moved, those that help us compete of Christmas, "a Mother's tear." You never Many would agree that the economy has All this brings me to the decisions you face in your worldwide. Instead of cutting back state support for uni know what circumstances may lead you too played as big a role in the decrease in enroll political and legislative agenda for the next four years. versities (especially research-oriented ones), we should need the Goodfellows, but we're there to ment as the LI has played. You have two basic choices. You can be bold, setting be investing in them. make sure no child goes without Christmas. I believe that we will regain many new out a far-reaching agenda for restructuring our economy Instead of paying lip service to the environment, we This year although I am now 49, with students in the next few years if the econo and laying the foundation for our future prosperity in a ought to invest in our "North Coast" resources such as Muscular Dystrophy, and in a wheelchair, my starts to get better. However placing the rapidly globalizing world. the Great Lakes. but with Dick's Sporting Goods, I passed on entire loss of student enrollment on the LI Or you can be cautious and non-confrontational, lim We shouldn't do this to please the "tree huggers." We my selling to my 12-year-old daughter is wildly inaccurate. iting your reforms to baby steps. Given that big-time but should and must do it because the lakes and a healthy Jeanne. The Goodfellows tried a few places Our family is happy with the new setup of highly necessary changes are easier to make at times of environment represent the future of economic develop to find a spot for us to sell, and the other schools, and we have a happy, well-adjusted crisis, I urge you to be bold. ment in our region. stores have policies against allowing us to sixth-grader at Cooper Upper Elementary Here's how I see some of the main issues. William Shakespeare had it right in Julius Caesar: sell. Dick's never even gave it a second this year. • Taxes: Sure, the $1.9 billion hole in the general fund "There is a tide in the affairs of men, thought. They are an outstanding group Our child is now eager to get up and go to created by the repeal of the Single Business Tax will have Which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune; over there, even as they were changing school, which has been a real struggle in to be filled.Bu t you have a terrific opportunity to go fur Omitted, all the voyage of their life shifts there employees tossed into the pot. I past years. ther and force a hard look at the structure of our entire is bound in shallows and in miseries." thank them for allowing me to pass on a She is enrolled in band and World tax system. What you achieved in the election is very, very rare: a dream. Languages and our household has really Should the rate of the sales tax be reduced and the mandate. Use it boldly, and you'll go down as a great I don't know about you, but I know enjoyed the new experiences that she is base broadened to include services? Should the personal governor. Waste it in timidity and caution, you'll be where I'm going to shop. gaining this year. property tax, which hurts capital-intensive industries remembered, if at all, as not much more than average. Glenn E. Tolliver Please be very careful in how articles are like manufacturing, be reduced? Should the income tax With every good wish, Wayne titled and written in the future as this is a be made progressive so richer people pay more? Phil Power very misleading piece. The schools have These things need to be looked at — hard.. Bravo to CAPA show done a great job transitioning our children • Education: The Cherry Commission you appointed Phil Power is president and founder of The Center for Michigan. into the new structure and should be com several years ago recommended we double the percent These opinions and others expressed in his columns are his own and To the Livonia School Community: mended for this. age of our high school graduates who go to college, but do not in any way represent official policy positions of The Center for Kudos to the Livonia Schools CAPA Ann Murphy nobody discussed how to pay for it. You've said you want Michigan. Power welcomes reader comment at [email protected]. (Creative and Performing Arts) Program for Livonia SALE r GOING ON NOW AT TWELVE OAKS **T' >V **!/'?- TWO UNDER PAR A WEEK AFTER HERNIA SURGERY -»i THOUSANDS OF HANDMADE ORIENTAL RUGS For faster, longer-lasting hernia repair, call the run n LIIVII I I_L/ I IIVIL. Hernia Center at Cottage Hospital. 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The agency also Wayne County Circuit Court hurts services to the county's He said there have been provides crisis intervention, Judge Cynthia D. Stephens approximately 47,000 mental major improvements in the suicide prevention and home Jeannie Parent has joined "Jeannie's granted a preliminary injunc health clients. operations of the Mental Health less programs. the Observer £? Eccentric experience tion Tuesday preventing the In a bench ruling Tuesday, Agency over the last three years The agency is currently Newspapers as manager of in the pub state Legislature from cutting • Stephens agreed the funding that have been acknowledged under the control of a 12-mem- retail sales for Wayne lishing busi $3.5 million a month from the cut by Lansing posed an by the Legislature. ber Mental Health Board, six County and Farmington. ness and in Wayne County Mental Health immediate harm to consumers. The Detroit-Wayne County appointed by the county execu She replaces Frank Cibor, t this market Agency beginning Friday. Ficano said he was pleased Community Health Agency is a tive and six by the mayor of who is manager of classified hjg is a perfect Wayne County Executive with the decision. division of the county's Detroit Ficano has suggested a sales for the O&E and fit for this 13-member board with the position," Robert Ficano and a group of "This brings tranquility to it. Department of Health and Mirror Newspapers. Parent mental health consumers filed It was unfair to consumers and Human Services. For fiscal county executive getting an Before coming to the said Marty a lawsuit Nov. 16 seeking an providers," he said Wednesday. year 2006-07, the agency has extra appointment. O&E, Parent was national Carry, advertising director injunction to prevent the state "We're pleased that she saw it an approximately $540 million County Commissioner Phil account representative for for the O&E/Mirror from imposing a monthly for what it was, a penalty for budget to serve those with Cavanagh of Redford said the last three years at Newspapers. "She brings penalty against the county for Wayne County that's not the mental illness, developmental Wednesday the judge's decision Greater Detroit Newspaper new ideas, a creative energy not turning its Detroit-Wayne same for the other 82 counties. disabilities, serious emotional was good news for the agency Network. and a passion to help local County Community Health The other counties have an disturbances and substance and mental health consumers. "I came to the Observer & businesses be successful." "It would have been a terri Eccentric because I believe She is a past member of ble burden on the agency. The in the power of suburban the Board of the Legislature said they didn't newspapers and the impor Newspaper Special Section • *. J want it to come out of services, tance of local news to our Network and on the but out of administration, but I readers," said Parent. "I Advisory Board of The p»» The program is designed to link and align economic incentives of BCBSM and physicians to specific clinical, quality and efficiency goals while maintaining or improving care and to share in the resultant costs savings through increased professional fees for selected services and/or in direct payments to the physician organization. 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Michigan Opera Theatre In addition to familiar sea BY ALEX LUNDBERG performing a selection of sonal airs, the two-act pro STAFF WRITER MAILING RULES Broadway classics and holi gram will highlight music Sending items by mail to day music, Friday, Dec. 1 at from the classic and contem Serving overseas during the APO/FPO addresses is similar to the Orchard Ridge Campus porary musical theater holidays is never easy. Even if regular mail, but there are some in Farmington Hills. including selections from the people are nice and every differences. Once the Post Office The program begins at Phantom of the Opera, South one in the barracks is trying to delivers 'to the APO/FPO, the mail 7:30 p.m. in the campus' Pacific and My Fair Lady. make it homey, it's cold com becomes the property of the Smith Theatre. Admission For tickets or further fort when all someone wants is Department of Defense and will be is $15. information call (248) 341- a simple slice of home. screened. The four-member group 2270. In a warzone — where the Remember: Stems will be deliv is composed of soprano The Orchard Richard people are not friendly and ered to the desert, where tempera Maria Cimarelli, mezzo Campus is located at 27055 explicit displays of holiday tures regularly exceed 100 soprano Betsy Bronson, Orchard Lake Road, just cheer are forbidden by reli degrees. Battery powered items tenor Karl Schmidt and south of 1-696. Ample free gious law — the distance feels can activate during shipment, tenor-baritone Mark parking is available in near all the more like the other side leave batteries wrapped separate Vondrak, accompanied by by campus lots. of the world. Feelings of isola tion are more pronounced ly. when the calendar reminds In order to reaclra particular APO/FPO in time for Christmas, the you of who you should be see Mary Merritt and former Marine Corps. Commandant Gen. Michael Hagee. She ing on a particular day. following windows of opportunity said there used to. be a lot of people sending care packages to soldiers apply. Missing one (or all) of these Although not every person abroad, but that number has dwindled as the war has gone on. windows doesn't mean a parcel will has a family member or friend miss the date, but making the serving, many people want to chips, beef jerky, cookies, ings. The kits are similar to proper dates virtually ensures extend a hand to those fighting books, paper and Christmas Aerogrammes in that they con ontime arrival. SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION • PARTS in Iraq and elsewhere around cards they can send back tain Priority Mail boxes, tape The deadlines are: the globe this holiday season. home. and customs labels needed to APO/FPO AE ZIPS 090-092 For them, and for the troops, Most of what the Merritts send a package overseas. Dec. 19 there are a few good options, send to the Middle East is sent The Mili-Kit is free. The cost Dec. 11 open. to the First Battalion, 24th to send it to any APO/FPO is Dec. 4 Mary Merritt of Romeo has Marine Division out of $8.10 each with no-weight Nov. 27 been shuttling approximately Selfridge and Lansing, but they restriction. APO/FPO AE ZIP 093 200 care packages to soldiers do take requests. The real restriction in this Dec. 4 in the Middle East every "I get names from com case is a new one. It used to be Nov. 27 month for the past three years. manders who have heard concerned people could send APO/FPO AE ZIPS 094-098 The most recent mailing, 614 about us requesting packages military personnel packages at Dec. 19 packages, went out last month. random by addressing them to for people who aren't getting Dec. 11 Reg...$79.95 NOW...$59.95 She used to have a lot of mail," Merritt said. "I got a call "Any soldier." That's not Dec. 4 company. from a commander from allowed anymore. Nov. 27 Kuwait and we're sending "There were a lot of people "The column 'Dear Abby' APO/FPO AA ZIPs 340 those packages soon." v:. With this coupon • Not valid with other offers • Expires 1-31-07 % in the beginning, but it petered used to have an option like Dec. 19 out," Merritt said. "When it was All of the things they're that," said USPS Dec. 11 new everyone wanted to be sending out were donated, Communications Specialist Dec. 4 FREE Estimates involved but a lot of people from the coffee (Starbucks) to Shannon LaBruyere. "After 9- Nov, 27 ;'-, Licensed and Insured t&hijan State lie. 71-U1599 don't have time now." the candy (Walgreens) is 11 the Department of Defense APO/FPO AP ZIPs 962-966 She, on the other hand, has donated — the rub is the stopped accepting packages Dec. 19 n't parked in her garage in postage. The last mailing cost like that." Dec. 11 30210 Ford Road* Garden City three years. The spot that used almost $5,000. This is part of the rationale Dec. 4 Showroom and Parts to shelter the Chevy is packed 'We're lucky to get all the behind the Mili-Kit, making it Nov. 27 full of stuff for the soldiers. It's donations we do," she said. easier to send something to not the kind of stuff that makes "100 percent of the donations service personnel. While by holiday shopping commercials, go to postage." law they can't offer free reached through an APO but it's the kind of stuff that Donations to the cause can postage, the USPS has created (Air/Army Post Office) or FPO makes a difference on the be made, tax-deductible, to the mailing kits to make gift (Fleet Post Office) must go other side of the world. WMA Motor City, P.O. Box ing as easy as possible. As of through the USPS (see side "We call it the taste of home," 590, Romeo, MI 48065. Nov.2, more than 150,000 bar). Private mail carriers like JIT* Merritt said. 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Associates, Inc., in Farmington Karen Jackson, of Adoption Associates Inc. in Farmington Hills, talks about international adoptions, which she ages," said Jackson. "We always "Many employers offer sig Hills. specializes in. She keeps a bulletin board updated at the office. want to help in some way with nificant adoption reimburse "There are one-and-a-half a children's orphanage project." ments and our agency also million girls in China who sister for her," said Beth ence. fortunate. The agency spearheads a partners with a local bank who need to be adopted. It's hard to Gdowik, noting it will take "It's just fantastic. You're - "Just to be able to be par humanitarian project called offers interest-only loans for overlook that," said Joe about 13 months for the sec pushed to limits you never ents, to be a family and have a Hearts Toward China. To learn families waiting for their tax Gdowik. ond adoption to be completed. thought you'd be," said Joe child to love," she said. more, visit online at refund," said Jackson. "All of Their experience was so "We want them to be some www.adoptionassociates.com. these things begin to make the Gdowik. "There are moments MAKING CONNECTIONS good, they're now doing paper what close in age." of fantastic joy, then there are The fall trip to China was . cost of adoption less intimidat ing and allow a couple to con work to adopt another child The Gdowiks, both in their moments of pain and frustra Making those connections is Jackson's second trek to that from China. 40s, are learning parenthood is a specialization of Karen country. centrate on what is most tion." important — building their "We definitely want to have a a somewhat profound experi Beth Gdowik said they're Jackson, international case "It was an awesome experi work manager at Adoption ence," she said. "We worked family." Associates, Inc., a nonprofit, very hard at sanding, taping For detailed information on statewide adoption agency. and painting and laying new the adoption process, Jackson has been handling floor (at the orphanage). And, Adoption Associates will host a international adoptions for 32 we also were able to spend free informational meeting years. some time with the children from 7-9 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 12 Florida "My heart is really with who will be living on the floor at Adoption Associates, located international adoptions" she that we completed. The gov at 26105 Orchard Lake Road, said. "There are just so many ernment officials and orphan at the corner of 11 Mile in Vacation children in other countries age personnel were all very Farmington Hills. Call (248) who need families. It's heart gracious hosts and Very appre 474-0990 for information and - A new free report has recently been Homes and Condos warming to match couples ciative of our help." to RSVR released that reveals an amazing new medical breakthrough with children." She works with the China Jackson also assists families that has proven 86% successful treating debilitating back Jackson has worked with Center of Adoption Affairs in education and preparation. pain. Even with multiple herniated discs. Find out how Korea, China and Latin when pairing a child with "We want to help them rec space travel solved astronauts back pain and how this Flagshipvacations.com America. Traveling abroad is adoptive parents. ognize that their family will accidental discovery has iet to the most promising back considered a perk for Jackson. "It's a very organized and change with adoption " said pain treatment today. For your free report entitled, "How "I love to travel," she said. orderly system," she said. Jackson. 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Lisa Gleeson, Detroit's Westland Shopping Center shop after school for 15 percent off. favorite Gift Wrap Artist and owner of Westland will host extended hoiiday Shop together on Fridays, and get 20 Lisa's Gift Wrappers in Royal Oak, once shopping hours through Christmas. percent off. Girly Daze (formerly Girly again makes it easy with the following Visit Santa and enjoy evening enter Girl) opened just over a year ago, and hands-on classes, guest appearances,. tainment on select nights, including carries affordable and fun items for and special in-store offers for the hol the Phil Gram All Stars, a 5-piece band girls who have everything, including idays: that play classic holiday tunes 6-8 Halloween favors, giam gifts, survival HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE, 10 a.m.-6 p.m..: p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5; and the kits .for brides and grads, pampering Dec. 2. Stop by Lisa's Gift Wrappers, . Plymouth Baptist Church Choir 8-8:30 products and unique handbags, cloth 28834 Woodward and get a free roil of p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7. Westland will ing and jewelry. Call owner Kefly wrapping paper and up to four pack host a Holiday Mocktail Mixer 11:30 Ragatzki at (248) 449-8890. ages wrapped at no charge (while a.m. to 1p.m. Friday, Dec. 8. MADD, supplies last). SEMCA and iocai dignitaries will be THE ABCs OF GIFT WRAPPING, 6-8 presenting ideas and creative ways to CHARITY SHOPPING BENEFITS p.m. Dec. 6. During this "Wrap It Up", make non alcoholic drinks for the hol Shrine Gift Shop session at the Clawson Public iday season. The Shrine Catholic Grade School Library, Lisa's Gift Wrappers will Westlend Shopping Center is located Mothers' Ciub is presenting their 2nd . share the latest wraps, decorative on the corner of Wayne and Warren • Annual Holiday Gift Shop 6-9 p.m. Dec. ribbons, bags, tissue, and tie-ons. Roads in the City of Westland. The 1 at the Shrine Catholic High School Learn to make a florist-type bow, get shopping center features more than Gymnasium. Shop for jewelry, knits, ideas for gifts that don't fit in a box, eighty retailers and unique restau art and licensed products (Southern and learn tips and tricks that make . rants, and is anchored by Macy's, J.C. A snow globe helps bring to life the story of the hit movie 'Happy Feet' at Great »J.es., jssing,. a...jne Town Center Living, Tupperware, etc.) from your gift presentation as important Penney, Sears and Kohl's. Visit and Twelve Oaks. Michigan vendors. Call (248) 545-1722. as the gift, www.westlandcenter.com for a com CARS, TREES & TRADITIONS, 10 a.m.-f plete listing of events. guests can interact with life-sized town Northville. During Girls Night bring in their favorite version of how Salvation Army Celebration p.m. Dec. 9. sculptures of characters from the film Out, 6-10 p.m. Dec. 14; and Guys Night the Christmas stocking started to The Salvation Army Metropolitan Join Lisa at the Walter P. Chrysler Salvation Army partners with Target and enjoy ioe-tappin' music from the Out 6-10 p.m. Dec. 21 local merchants receive 25 percent off any stocking in Detroit Advisory Board, together with Museum for a lively look at the The Salvation Army and Target are movie soundtrack. The exhibit also will stay open late and host special the store, in hopes your new purchase the Women's Auxiliary of Metro History of Holiday Wrapping. You'll be kicking-off the holiday season with a showcases three-dimensional, pen events to help shoppers wrap up the will become part of your future holi Detroit present Christmas at the Royal surprised to learn where some tradi multi-faceted partnership to raise guin-filled "Happy Feet" scenes dis perfect gifts. For more information, day stories. The unique stockings at Park, featuring a luncheon and exclu tions originate, and get great tips for money for charity. Customers can played in three, six-foot snow globes call (248) 349-7640 or visit SJ Home Designs range from $55-388. sive shopping at the Holly Berry making boxes tantalizing and chic. visit www.target.com and purchase a with buttons to launch interactive ele www.northville.org. SJ Home Designs is located at 29791 Boutique. Join Mistress of Call (248) 944-0001. virtual ornament for the Angel Giving ments: a walk-through 28-foot holiday Northwestern Highway, (Applegate Ceremonies, WDiV-TV 4 anchor MEN'S NIGHT, 7-9:30 p.m., Dec. 21. Tree. Donors can personalize the tree where visitors can learn about key Breakfast With Santa Shopping Center), Southfield, Rhonda Walker starting at 10 a.m. Enjoy adult refreshments and color, wing shape and wing pattern of characters and a "green screen" expe Get geared up for the season by din Michigan, ask for Stephanie Bates at Friday, Dec. 1, for an opportunity to browse a selection of premium their online ornament knowing their rience where children can pose for hol ing with St. Nick at E.G. Nicks (248) 354-8490. shop for unique hoiiday gifts from cigars and humidors while the donation will provide new clothing, iday pictures that make them look like Restaurant in Plymouth 8:30-10:30 local artisans with proceeds benefit 'elves' at Lisa's Gift Wrappers cover they're dancing with Mumble and other toys or food to families in need. a,m. Dec. 2 and Dec. 16. Tickets, $12.95 Native West Jewelry Festival ing children's programming at The gifts with holiday magic. Men over Target will donate $1 million to sup characters featured in the film. Salvation Army. A program beginning 18 only, advance registration for adults and $7.95 for children, Native West will celebrate it's 17th port the launch of this new online at noon will include Christmas carols required. include tax and gratuity.Or, visit Santa annual "Holiday Jewelry Festival" Nov. program, and invites guests to give to and Focus:H0PE co-founder Eleanor GLC Holiday Rewards in Plymouth at the Santa House on 30-Dec. 3 with a fabulous selection of Call (248) 547-9094 for information on The Salvation Army as well. In addi Josaitis will be recognized with one of Each day during the holiday season, Main Street in front of Kellogg Park unique Native American Jewelry from any of these classes. tion, Target will support The Salvation the Salvation Army's highest honors, Great Lakes Crossing will randomly weekends through Saturday, Dec. 23. the Southwest, ail made in the U.S.A. Army by donating 100 percent of prof the "Others" award in acknowledge present gifts to shoppers with a mini Festive photos are available for $6. Plus, save 20 percent off jewelry and- its from the sales of a limited edition ment of her outstanding service to To submit an item for Malls and Main mum $50 value. Goodies include prize Santa'has reserved 6-8 p.m. Dec. 23 at least 30 percent on everything in Harvey Lewis angel'ornament accent the disadvantaged. & Main Streets, email packs from AMC Theatre, Crabtree & for pictures with pets, and all pro the store, Nov. 30 to Dec. 6. ed with red Swarovski crystals. The [email protected] Evelyn, Saks Off 5th, Rocky Mountain ceeds benefit the Michigan Humane ornaments ($9.99) are available for Chocolate Factory, Sanrio, Hot Topic, Society. Visit www.plymouthmi.org for purchase in Target stores nationwide Harry & David, Neiman's Last Call and more information. and online at Target.com. For more more. 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TO SET UP YOUR E-Z PAY ACCOUNT, CALL 887-2737 F THE €)bsenr0r £f Eccentric NEWSPAPERS WHERE HOMETOWN STORIES UNFOLD A12 (WGC) Observer S Eccentric j Thursday, November 30,2006 www.hometowntife.com ORDINANCE NO. 227-A-4 (a) Permit requirement. Unless exempted by Part 91 of 1994 shall design, implement and maintain acceptable soil erosion Public Act 451, as amended, and the rules promulgated and sedimentation control measures in conformance with Part thereunder, it shall be unlawful prior to the commencement 91, and any rules and regulations which may have been duly AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 42, of an earth change without first having secured a permit adopted for the purpose of reducing accelerated soil erosion. ARTICLE IV, SECTIONS 42-101, 42-102, 42- from the municipal enforcing agency prior to the issuance of 103,42-106,42-107,42-110,42-111,42-113,42-115, 42- a building permit and commencement of an earth change (c) All earth change activities in the city shall be designed, 116,42-118, AND 42-119 AND ADD SECTION 42- which disturbs one or more acres of land, or if the earth constructed and completed in such a manner that the exposed change is within 500 feet of the water's edge of a lake or a area of any disturbed land shall be limited to the shortest 120 OF THE WESTLAND CITY CODE TO stream. possible period of time. ESTABLISH CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS PERTAINING TO SOIL EROSION, ORGANIZATIONS Listings for the Community Calendar- tion for members of the league and $10 should be submitted in writing. They :. t donation for non-members. All dances Toastmasters can be mailed to Sue Mason at 36251 start at noon and run until 3-3:30 p.m. The Westland Easy Talkers Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150, by fax at Meals include beer, wine, and fountain Toastmasters Club can help people (734) 591-7279 or by e-mail at sma- pop. For information and schedules, overcome their fear of speaking in [email protected]. For more ^ call (734)728-5010 front of people by teaching public information, call (734) 953-2112. Crochet & Knit speaking in a friendly and supportive A crochet and knit group meets 9:30 atmosphere. The club meets at 6:30 UPCOMING EVENTS a.m. every Friday at the Friendship p.m. Thursday evenings at Denny's- Center on Newburgh near Marquette. Restaurant, 7725 Wayne Road at Holiday concerts Beverly Kaminski is the instructor. Cowan. For more information, call John •The Oakland Community College Participants should bring a type "G" Elbe at (734) 414-3401 or Curt Gottlieb . 'Chorale with the Orchard Ridge Choral crochet hook. Those interested can at (734) 525-8445. ^Society in Farmington, Michigan is pre / sign up at the center's front desk or Vietnam Vets senting a series of two holiday con call (734) 722-7632. The Plymouth-Canton Vietnam certs, featuring a mix of classical and Visually Impaired Veterans of America, Chapter 528, contemporary favorites, including The Visually Impaired Persons (VIPs) meet at 7:30 p.m. the second Monday , Hodie Christus Natus Est, Gaudete, 0 support group meets 12:30 p.m. every of every month at the Plymouth VFW ; Magnum Mysterium, Torches, Still Still, Friday at the Friendship Center, 1119 N. Post 6695, on S. Mill Street, just north • Still, Carol of the Bells and many more. Newburgh, Westland. Participants of Ann Arbor Road. If you served in the : These 40 mixed voices will perform share information and meet others. U.S: military between 1964 and 1975, their repertoire under the direction of Those interested in joining can be even, if not, "in country" {combat •Gerald Custer, with piano accompani- scheduled on a bus route for trans zone) you are still eligible to become a . ment by MaryAnn Balduf. portation. For information, call (734) member. Visit the Web site at - Their first holiday concert will be at Showcasing skills 722-7632. www.mihometown.com/oe/Plymouth the Oakland Community College Smith CantonVVA for more information.. State Rep. Glenn Anderson, D-Westland (second from right), greets students from William D. Ford Career Hearing checks Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. Technical School in Westland at the sixth annual AT&T/MACUL Student Technology Showcase held Nov. 14 at the Every third Tuesday of each month, a Friends of library 2. The college is on the Orchard Lake State Capitol Building in Lansing. Teacher Zach Maclean (from left), Kevin Hall, Marissa Williams, Cedric Smith representative from Personalized The Friends of the William P. Faust 1 Road exit, south of 1-696. The second and Chris Hogberg. The school was one of nearly 65 elementary, middle and high schools statewide that Hearing Care of Westland will check Public Library organization meets at 2 -concert will be at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, participated in the event which shows legislators how technology is being used in the classroom to enhance and clean hearing aids free, 2-3 p.m. by p.m. the second Tuesday of each Dec. 9, at the First Presbyterian appointment only. Call (734) 722-7632 month at the library, 6123 Central City • ' Church, 26165 Farmington Road in student achievement. Organized by the Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning (MACUL), the for more information. Parkway. Call (734) 326-6123. Meetings 'Farmington Hifls. For more information, Showcase was underwritten by AT&T. last about one.hour and are open to . ;caii (248) 474-6170. Exercise the public. The group also holds a book Explore Girl Scouting Simply Jazzercise is designed for exer sale during regular library hours at the . Girls ages 5-17 can discover how much information, call (734) 362-8825. Great Lakes Fibromyalgia and CFS Call (734) 326-3323. cisers older than 50. The program pro library. Girl Scouts has to offer all. Scouting TOPS Association Support Group meets 1-3 St. Me! Church vides a low to moderate workout. The isn't just about camping and cookies TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) No. p.m. the first Thursday of each month Bingo begins at 6:45 p.m. Fridays in St. exercise improves strength, flexibility, in Harmony anymore. Girls learn a lot about them 28 meets at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at at Merriman Road Baptist Church on Mel Church activities building, on balance, posture, coordination and car The Wayne Chapter of the Barbershop selves and the world around them, Good Shepherd Reformed Church, Merriman south of Ford. There are Inkster Road north of Warren. Doors diovascular endurance. It incorporates Harmony Society meets at 7:30 p.m. form lasting friendships, become more 6500 N. Wayne Road, Westland. Weigh- guest speakers and discussion on a open at 4 p.m. Food is available. simple dance routines with walking or Tuesdays at Kirk of Our Savior confident, independent, helpful and in is 6-6:45 p.m.for more information, variety of topics. There is no member Shamrock Bingo jogging patterns and resistance exer Presbyterian Church, 36660 Cherry Hill, resourceful. Through Girl Scouting, call Jackie at (734) 722-7225. ship fee, however a small donation is Bingo begins at 11 a.m. Wednesdays at cises. Wear loose-fitting clothing and west of Wayne Road, Westland. girls learn the importance of communi Menopause & More greatly appreciated. For additional the Knights of Columbus Hail, 35100 comfortable shoes. Light weights and Gentlemen interested in the chapter's ty service and challenge themselves A Menopause S More support group information, call Tina Wing at (734) Van Born, east of Wayne Road in an exercise mat are suggested. Classes Renaissance Chorus or who enjoy • are 10:15 a.m. Monday, 5 p.m. and develop value systems they use for women meets 7-9 p.m. the first 338-2226 or Lucy Rowley at (73.4) 462- Wayne. Doors open at 9 a.m. Food is quartetting can call membership chair Wednesday, 10:15 a.m. Friday, at $3 per the rest of their lives. See what Girl Wednesday of the month in Classroom 1768. available. Proceeds go to charity. Call man Sob Wolf at (734) 421-1652, or Scouts has to offer. Call (800) 49- 2 of the west addition of the Marian (734)728-3020. person per class-. Sign up at the front attend a rehearsal. desk at the Westland Friendship Center SCOUT (497-2688.) Women Center of St. Mary Mercy K of C Bingo Civil Air Patrol HISTORIC or call (734) 722-7632. New Year's Eve party Hospital, 36475 Five Mile, Livonia. No Pope John XXIII Assembly of the Emergency service is just one of the Urban Singles presents "Ring in the registration is necessary, and the Pioneer trek Knights of Columbus Council 1536 Travel Group congressionaliy mandated missions of New Year," with live entertainment group is free of charge, For more infor The Nankin Township Pioneer Trek has hosts bingo games at 6:45 p.m. The Friendship Travel Group meets 1 the Civil Air Patrol, which includes from Jimmy Howard and Company mation, call (734) 655-1100. been designed to introduce travelers Thursdays. The games are in the p.m. the second Friday of each month ground and air searCh-and-rescue ' Sunday, Dec. 31. Doors open at 6:30 Support group to the history of the area. Travelers will Livonia Elks Lodge, 31117 Plymouth (unless a large event is scheduled) in operations. p.m.; the party goes until 1 a.m. The A support group for people with chron visit sites that affected the develop Road, one block east of Merriman in the Westland Friendship Center, 1119 N. The Civil Air Patrol, which is the official party takes place at the Livonia Elks, ic illness meets on Fridays every other ment of Westland as a community. Livonia. Call (734) 425-2246. Newburgh. Programs include celebra U.S. Air Force auxiliary, is made up of 31117 Plymouth Road in Livonia week, at the Westside Mental Health Those who complete the trek will tion of birthdays, door prizes, descrip civilian volunteers. To learn more (between Merriman and Middlebelt}. Services, 32932 W. Warren, Suite 103, receive an embroidered patch. To start FOR SENIORS tion of new classes or programs, about CAP or training as an air crew or Tickets are $50 per person until Dec. 8; Westland. The support group is a serv the trek, first visit the Westland speakers from tour companies, ground team member, contact the $60 after Dec. 8, and cover dinner and- ice of Awareness Counseling Services. Historical Museum and pick up a pack Friendship Center overview of day/ overnight trips and Willow Run Composite Squadron (Ml- beverage. Dinner is served at 7:30 p.m. There is a $10 for each meeting which et. The museum is at 857 N. Wayne The Senior Resources Department refreshments. Call (734) 722-7632. 260). Call Capt. Dane Hansen, deputy Overnight accommodations will be will be facilitated by a professional. For Road and is open 1-4 p.m. Saturdays, commander/recruiter, at (734) 485-3021 available. Deadline for tickets is Friday, (Friendship Center), 1119 N. Newburgh, Dyer Center more information, call (734) 513-8295 except before a holiday. The trek is Westland, offers a variety of programs The Wayne-Westland school district's or visit the Web site Dec. 22. For more information, call sponsored by the Westland Historical or (313) 562-2800. for older aduits. The Web site Dyer Senior Adult Center offers activi www.members.home.net/caplibera- Linda, (734) 507-9173, or Mary Ann, Commission and the Friends of the AIM www.ci.westland.mi.us offers more ties Monday-Thursday at the center, on tors/. (734) 654-0115. Westland Museum', For information, call Anxiety or panic attacks? AIM information. Call (734) 722-7632. Marquette between Wayne and Habitat help (734) 326-1110. (Agoraphobics In Motion) meets at 7:30 Senior dinners Newburgh roads. Mondays, Senior The Western Wayne affiliate of Habitat p.m. Thursdays at Faith Lutheran Friends of Eloise The Wayne Ford Civic League hosts Chorus at 1:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, arts, for Humanity is seeking volunteers to FOR YOUR HEALTH Church, 30000 Five Mile, between The Friends of Eloise group meets 6 Senior Dinner Dances with live crafts and needlework at 9:30 a.m.; help with building homes, office duties Middlebelt and Merriman in Livonia. • p.m. the third Tuesday of the month in entertainment several times each Wednesdays, kitchen band, 10 a.m., and fund-raising. No experience neces Eating Disorders AIM is a support group for those work the dining room of the Kay Beard month for couples and singles 50 bingo at 1 p.m.; Thursdays, ceramics, sary. Training will be provided. For Get help, get real information and real ing on recovery from anxiety disorder Building, on Michigan between years and older. The cost is $8 dona- arts, crafts at 9:30 a.m. information, call (734) 459-7744. expectations, at an eating disorder or phobias. Call (248) 547-0400. Middlebelt and Merriman. All are wel support group which meets 7-8:30 p.m. Childbirth classes come. For information, call Jo Johnson, Wednesday in the auditorium of Garden City Hospital, on Inkster Road (734) 522-3918. Garden City Hospital, 6245 Inkster at Maplewood, is sponsoring classes Friends of Museum Road, Garden City. All meetings are for parents of newborns, weekend Friends of the Westland Historical closed - for people of all ages with eat childbirth instruction, a refresher Museum meet at 7 p.m. the second ing disorders and are free of charge. childbirth education course and a new Tuesday each month except December Family and friends support is on the support group for expectant teens. For at the Collins House, located at the second Wednesday of the month while information on programs, call (734) museum complex, 857 N. Wayne Road. •parents support is on the fourth 458-4330. Call Jim Franklin at (734) 595-8119. .'Wednesday of the month. For more Childbirth Association Everyone is welcome, ^information, cai! Oarlene at (734) 324- Classes for childbirth preparation are :,3089. offered at several Wayne County loca FORD ACADE Advocacy group tions. Morning and evening classes are • The Wayne-Westland Alliance for the available. Registering new classes VFW Bingo 2h School — Dearborn, Michigan -Mentally Hi, a self-help and advocacy every month. Newborn care classes Veterans of Foreign Wars 3323 Auxiliary barter ;group, meets at 7 p.m. the first and and Cesarean birth preparation are has bingo 6:30 p.m. every Thursday at ;third Thursday of the month at St. also offered. Call (734) 459-7477. 1055 S. Wayne Road, Westland. There is John's Episcopal Church, 555 S. Wayne Fibromyalgia a snack bar. The post has bingo at 1 *Road, at Bayview, Westland. For more The Garden City area chapter of the p.m. every Sunday at the same place. OPEN ENROLLMENT tfZa^awte'i KUcAett OPEN HOUSES 9o£iiA-AtneAietm QiUiitve December 3, 2 We invite you to join us for the authentic Poiish favorites prepared 1pm — 3i the way they were by Maryanne's mother! Pierogi (0 pc) (potato cheese, kraut, City Chicken (2pei $8.50 cheese) $6.50 (fresh pork cubes skewered, breaded bigan 48121-11' served w/soup or salad or slaw & baked in sauce) 3 Potato Pancakes (2pc) $4.50 Nalesniki (Crepes) served w/soup or Henry ! oid Acsckmy is a uaitner&hip bi'tw*sen 7 Henry ivrd and Ford Motor Compajsy and Stuffed Cabbage (2pc) $6.50 salad or slaw $6.25 i is cisasrti'red by Wanie Cour 'gktnal •stiosal Service Agency. 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Join us at installation of Church Women United One night in Bethlehem Christmas music religion calendar, fax it to (734) 591- days after the death of a loved one 7- 7 p.m. Tuesdays in November and officers, and Right Family Christmas An interfaith celebration of the birth Candlelight Service of Lessons and 7279 or write: Religion Calendar, 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, at Ward December as Pastor Louise Monacelli game (bring wrapped new $5 gift to of Jesus Christ hosted by The Church Carols, 7 p.m. Dec. 3, at Ward Observer Newspapers, 36251 Presbyterian Church, 4000 Six Mile, introduces The Jesus Experience, a exchange during the game). Bring of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Schoolcraft, Livonia, Ml 48150. The Northville. Registration at the door, no series of videos offering insight into canned and boxed foods for local two evenings of musical events and a 40000 Six Mile, Northville. For details, deadline for an announcement to fee. For information, call (248) 374- the people and situations God used to food bank. walking tour of old Bethlehem on Dec. . call (248) 374-7400. Through Scripture appear in the Thursday edition is 5920. expand the church around the world. Drumming circle 1-2. Visitors enjoy live holiday music- and beautiful music, this quiet and noon Monday. Hanukkah gift shoppe For more information, cat! (734) 721- 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, at Unity of while awaiting their tour. A special reflective candlelight service will help Congregation Beit Kodesh Sisterhood 0800. Livonia, 28660 Five Mile, between interfaith holiday concert will be held prepare your heart for Christmas. NOVEMBER Hanukkah/Judaic gift shop opens • Inkster and Middlebelt. Call (734) 421- on Saturday evening at 5 p.m. .Guides Childcare provided to age 4. No from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sundays UPCOMING 1760. in costume escort visitors to different charge. Glory of Christmas through Dec. 10. Selection includes Concert locations in and around Bethlehem on Choral concert 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday, Nov. 30- holiday gift wrap, chocolate coins, Christmas luncheon Performance by Andy Chrisman, one the night when Christ was born. Concert of Advent and Christmas Oec. 1 and Dec. 7-8, and Sunday, Dec. dreidels, candles, electric and tradi Fellowship luncheon 12:15 p.m. Friday, of the founding members of the group Visitors experience the events sur music including part I of Handel's 10; 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 and 9, and 3 tional menorahs and many Judaic gift Dec. 1, at Farmington First United 4H1M, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, pre-con rounding the birth of. Christ as told by Messiah Featuring Kirk in the Hills the shepherds, wise men, the p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3 and 10, at items. Congregation Beit Kodesh is Methodist Church, 33112 Grand River, cert dinner for singles only at 6 p.m. Chancel Choir and the Detroit innkeeper, Mary, and Joseph. NorthRidge Church, 49555 North located at 31840 W. Seven Mile, second block east of Farmington Road in Parlor C317, at Ward Presbyterian Chamber Winds and Strings 7:30 p.m. Life-like settings transport visitors to Territorial, Plymouth. Tickets are Livonia. at Warner. Cost is $7, reservations Church, 40000 Six Mile, Northville. Sunday, Dec. 3, at Kirk in the Hills, old Bethlehem; shepherds in the field $13.75 and $15.75, and available by Worship service required. Call Betty Haines by Cost is $10 for dinner and concert 1340 West Long Lake Road, Bloomfield with their sheep; the wise men with calling (800) 585-3737. Call (734) 414- All are welcome to attend 11 a.m. wor Tuesday, Nov. 28 for reservations and (must be purchased in advance), and Hills. Tickets are $18, $15 seniors, $12 their gifts and camels waiting to see ship service Sundays, at Good if baby-sitting is needed. Program $5 for concert. For information, call students, and available by calling 7777 for information. the newborn King; the innkeeper in Grief and the holidays Shepherd Reformed Church, 6500 N. includes the Cass Ambassadors Choir, (248) 374-5920. (248) 626,2515, ext. 109, or at the the fenced courtyard at the inn; and door. Mary, Joseph and Jesus sitting in a ~7%%.Z%£X?§£&. *"* s£l wooden manger, complete with Vespers and Nativity concert singing angels. Sponsored by the Council of Orthodox Christian Churches of Metropolitan Tours run continuously 6:30-8:30 p.m. Detroit (COCC) 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4h-* M^ JQw- Friday, Dec. 1, and 6-8 p.m. Saturday, 3,atSt.C!ement0hridski m Dec, 2, at Church of Jesus Christ of Macedonian-Bulgarian Orthodox ^» "*• 4*mm Latter-day Saints, 1610 Brewster Road, Church, 19600 Ford Road, Dearborn. Rochester Hills. Call (248) 980-8715. The evening begins with a Vespers #h Irish Christmas Craft Bazaar service concelebrated by priests from * 10 a.m. to 5 p.m, Saturday, Dec. 2, and COCC member churches and sung by noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, at A0H the COCC's Inter-Orthodox Choir. Hall, 24242 Grand River, one block Following the service, the choir will • * I <* **tt? west of Telegraph, Detroit. For infor sing a concert of Orthodox liturgical mation, call (313) 565-3317. and para-liturgicai music for the Nativity season and selected Eastern Classic senior singles and Western European Advent and ANDREA R. JOHNSON Get-a-way to Olde World Canterbury Christmas carols. The story of St. Age 67. November 27, 2006. Beloved Village, Lake Orion, departs at 11 a.m. wife of Larry for 44 years. Loving Nicholas and gifts for children will fol 7*. &•' C Saturday, Dec. 2 from Ward mother of Tracy Marsh (Brian) and low the concert. Refreshments will be Scott Johnson (Jill). Cherished grand it « Presbyterian Church Parking Lot 7, served. mother of Lexie, Joshua, Jared, Grant -\ 40000 Six Mile, Northville. Tickets are and Noah. Dear sister of Tracey $20 and includes transportation and • Southworth (Bobbie) and Barbara JJL' The evening is free of charge and lunch. For details, call {248) 374-5920. Southworth. Funeral Friday 11 AM at open to the public. A freewill offering THAYER-ROCK FUNERAL HOME, Monthly dance will be collected. For more informa 33603 Grand River Ave., downtown 44 ' Presented by Bethany Suburban West, tion, call (313) 366-0677 or send e- Farmington, (1 blk. W. of Farmington JW t •1 a Catholic organization providing mail to KopistianskyVickiedisbcglob- Rd.). Visitation Thursday, 2-9 PM. M> J& al.net. Memorial contributions may be made W. HERBERT SCHIEBOLD MADELON BERNICE R. PAUL BARBER peer support for the divorced and to the Oley Foundation. separated of all faiths, 8 p.m. to mid Age 77, November 25, 2006, of LAND HAYWARD Age 62 years old of Flat Rock, passed Advent services www.thayer-rock.com . Bloomfield Hills, Loving husband of The wife of former Michigan State away Thursday, November 23, 2006 at night, Saturday, Dec. 2, at Don Hubert Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Ruth for 53 years. Dear father of Eric Representative and Royal Oak Mayor Pardee Hospital after a short illness. VFW Hall, 27345 Schoolcraft (east- 28000 New Market Road, Farmington RALPH C. SLADE (Kimberly), Paul, Cristopher (Susan), William Hayward, died Monday in He was a native of Detroit, Michigan bound i-96 service drive), east of Hills will hold Advent services and Matthew (Patricia). Proud grand Age 84 of Stuart, FL and of Seminole, Rochester Hills. She was 94. Madelon and son of the late Daisy & Bob Inkster, Redford. All separated, Wednesday Dec. 6,13,20 at 7:15 p.m. father of Allan, Max, Mark, and was the third of five children born to Barber. Prior to moving to Flat Rock FL, died Friday, November 24, 2006 divorced and singles welcome. Cost is Samantha. A memorial will be held at Evelyn (McGill) Land and Joseph three and a half years ago, he had been Soup suppers will be held before each at his daughter's residence in Sem $10, includes refreshments. Doors inole, FL. Born in Ironwood, MI, he the Fox & Hounds Restaurant, 39560 Land. She attended Royal Oak High a resident of Farmington Hills, service at 5:45 p.m. On Dec. 17, the was a purchasing agent for Ford Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills, School, graduating in 1931. Being Michigan. He received his Masters in open at 7:30 p.m. For details, call (734) Sunday School will host their Motor Company. He was a member on Saturday, December 2, from 11am- captain of the tennis team and Music Education from the University 261-5716. Christmas program at 10:45 a.m. 3pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial often playing the lead actress in the of Michigan and had been a music of Stuart United Methodist Church in Special services will be held on Stuart, FL where he had lived season tributes to American Heart Association school's plays kept her busy at educator and Director of Fine Arts in Josh White, Jr. concert Christmas Eve at 10 a.m., family drama ally since 1970. He is survived by his or American Lung Association. A, J. ROHS. She met her husband, William the Farmington Public Schools for 37 7 p.m. Saturday, Qec. 2, at Unity of wife Ruth, whom he was married to Desmond & Sons, 248-362-2500. Hayward, when he was employed by years. While living in Flat Rock he Livonia, 28660 Five Mile, between at 5 p.m. and traditional candlelight View obituary and share memories at the Wayne Oakland Bank in Royal served as Director of both the for 63 years; His daughters Pam Inkster and Middlebelt. $15 donation. service at 7:30 p.m. Christmas Day Gustafson of Waterford MI, Peggy www.DesmondFuneralHome.com Oak. They were married Feb 12,1938, Hendersonville Community Band and service wiil be at 10 a.m. to ring in the at the Shrine of the Little Flower Brevard Community Band. During his Call (734) 421-1760. Siade of West Chester, OH; and Sandi King. More information available on Banks of Seminole, FL; his brothers Church in Royal Oak. Madelon was an years in Michigan, Paul was the Covenant Players Web site at www.poplcms.org or by Leonard Slade of Coral Springs, FL; enthusiastic supporter of her husband's founder and conductor of Farmington 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, and political career. Bill Hayward was Community Band and held officer sta calling (248) 553-3380. and Clyde Slade of Stuart,' FL. He is Sunday, Dec. 3 during 10:30 a.m. serv also survived by five grandchildren elected to the Royal Oak City tus in several organizations, including Prince of Peace Lutheran Church is a Commission in 1939 and served 22 the Michigan Band & Orchestra ice, at New Beginnings United and two great-grandchildren. community site for the American Red years, including five terms as mayor. Association, Farmington Arts Council Methodist Church, 16175 Delaware at Cross blanket drive. New twin size MARTHA E. SAYLER He is the longest serving mayor in the and the University of Michigan School Puritan, Redford, Please join us as we city's history. In 1959, Bill Hayward of Music Alumni Association. He per blankets are being collected for the Age 82. Dearly beloved wife of David begin the Advent season, For informa was elected to the Michigan House of formed with several other local musi homeless. This campaign runs for 61 years. Mother of Michael tion, call (313) 255-6330. Representatives as a Republican repre cal organizations and was also an avid through Jan. 1,2007. The Red Cross (Margaret) and Fredric (Jane) Sayler. senting the cities of Royal Oak, traveler and photographer, He was a Grandmother of: Jennifer, David, Crafters wanted would like to collect 7000 blankets. Clawson, Huntington Woods and loving and devoted husband to his For the St. Thomas a' Becket Church Stephen, Bradford, Benjamin and Pleasant Ridge. He served in that posi wife, Fern, and loving father to his Donations may be dropped off 9 a.m. Wesley. Also four great-grandchildren. tion nine terms until he retired in 1976. children, Randy Barber, and his wife, Christmas Craft Show to be held from to 4 p.m. Resided at Arden Courts. Member of He died in 1993. Madelon was the Melissa of Farmington Hills, MI and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at First Baptist Church of Birmingham, perfect politician's wife. On election Julie Anne Barber of San Diego, CA. member Order of Eastern Star, Alpha 555. $. Lilley, Canton. The church is Traditions of Christmas nights, when friends and supporters In addition to his wife and children, he accepting applications for handmade Multi-event open house with carols, Omicron Pi Sorority, Indianapolis would gather to celebrate, she created is survived by his brother, Dick Barber, University Grad. Resident of Beverly •6 a. tradition of serving hot roast beef his wife, Beth; mother-in-law, Betty crafts only, Call (734) 981-1333. stories, musical performances, model Hills for 41 years. Active in church sandwiches and apple pie. Jane Kinnamon of Flat Rock; sister-in- Christmas craft show train layouts, cookie decorating, work and charities. She was also an Madelon was the "Martha Stewart" of law, Leah Nelson; and several nieces, Featuring more than 85 crafters 9 crafts, displays, film, and The Best employee of Birmingham Schools. MELVIN W. RENTSCHLER her day. Indeed, her talent for creativi nephews, and cousins. A memorial a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec, 2, at St. Christmas Pageant Ever 3-8 p.m. Preceded in death by parents Fred and ty was superb, including needlework, service will be held at 3:00pm on Edith Houiehan. Services and burial Age 89, November 25, 2006. Husband Thomas a'Becket Catholic Church, 555 Thursday-Friday, Dec. 7-8, and noon to of the late Katherine Rentschler. decoupage, copper sculpture, baking, December 10, 2006 at Harrison High will be at Crawfordsville, Indiana. decorating, knitting and gardening . School Auditorium. Inurnment will be S. Lilley at Cherry Hill, Canton. 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at First Arrangements by the Wm. R. Loving father of Linda Kuehne (Stephen), Debbie Vradenburg She and the family loved to travel. at Oakland Hills Memorial Garden in Admission is $2, under age 12 free. Presbyterian Church, 1669 West Maple, Hamilton Co. of Birmingham. One such trip was a six-week camp Novi, MI. In lieu of flowers, the fami 248-644-6000 (Donald), and Robert (Cheryl). Dear Bake sale and lunch available. Call Birmingham. A gift to the community. grandfather of Nicola, Jacob, Manuel, ing adventure in 1954 to 10 national ly requests memorial be made to No tickets, donations or reservations parks in the west in the family's new Farmington Community Band, PO (734) 98M333. and Kira. Retired from Ford after 32 necessary. Call (248) 644-2040. NORMAN McCLURE years. Member of Moslem Shrine Ford station wagon. After retirement Box 3091, Farmington Hills, Ml St. Nlcklaus Breakfast Age 87 of Rochester, formerly of Temple Radio Club. Family will in 1976, Madelon and Bill enjoyed 48333-3091, University of Michigan 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at Church Men of Grace seasonal retirement in Florida, cruis School' of Music, E.V. Moore Birmingham and Bloomfield, receive friends at A.J. Desmond & of the Savior, 38100 Five Mile. There ing on freighter ships to Asia, Building, 1100 Baits Dr., Ann Arbor A special night of worship featuring November 28, 2006. Loving husband Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell), will be a pancake breakfast, craft Christmas songs, spirituals, hymns, of the late Betty. Dear father of Mike 32515 Woodward (between 13 and 14 Australia, and Hawaii, and spending MI 48109-2085 or MDA/ALS, P.O. (Dianne) and Marty (Anne) McClure. Mile), Thursday, 2-8pm. Masonic most Septembers in Montana where Box 78960, Phoenix, AZ 85062-8960. table and a program by St. Nlcklaus traditional and contemporary, original Grandfather of Mike (Kelly) McClure, Service 7:30pm. Funeral Friday, 11am, their son Bill, lives. Madelon took Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral himself telling about the origins of music, and arrangements performed Christine (Roger) Schwager, Matt Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1800 W. great joy in raising her family, three Directors is in charge of arrangements. Santa Claus. Free will offering. RSVP by Men of Grace from Grace Centers daughters and a son, in Royal Oak. An online guest book is available at McClure and Linda (Dave) Cohen. Maple Rd., Birmingham. Visitation to (734) 464-0527 by Nov. 29. All ages of Hope (Pontiac) 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. Great-grandfather of Colin, Riley, begins at church at 10:30am. Burial She lived a full life that was comfort www.thosshepherd.com welcome. 8, at Risen Christ Lutheran Church, Michael, Danielle and Audrey. Brother will take place next to his wife at able without illness. "Grandma of Glen McClure. Norman graduated Oakwood Cemetery in Fenton, MI. In Madelon" died peacefully of heart fail Advent festival of carols 46250 Ann Arbor Road, one block ure. Madelon is survived by her with a master's degree from MSU in lieu of flowers, memorials to Shriners STANLEY RICHARD GARD 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, at St. John's east of Beck, Plymouth. Free will Metallurgy, he volunteered at St. Hospital for Children, Office of daughters, Mary Helen Kaser, of Tucson, Arizona, Susan Siudara and Beloved husband of Jacqueline Harris Main Chapel, 44045 Five Mile, offering will be taken to benefit Joseph Hospital, loved music, photog Development, 2900 Rocky Point Dr., seminary study Scott Eberlein. Call raphy, gardening and golf. Funeral Tampa, FL 33607-1460 her husband, Leonard (Bud) Siudara of Gard. Father of Elizabeth (Dr. Alan) Plymouth. Traditional service of read service Saturday, December 2, 2006 View obituary and share memories: Troy; a son, William Hayward and his Foster and S. Richard (Palmer) Gard ings and carols. Msgr. John Zenc to (734) 453-5252. wife, Rondi, of Florence, Montana. A Jr. Grandfather of Jonathan, Alexandra 11:00 AM at the Potere-Modetz wvAv.DesmondFneraIHome.com preside, Schola Choir and soloist third daughter, Nancy Jo Howard, of and Brennan Foster, Jay Gard and Crosstalk Funeral Home, 339 Walnut Blvd., Stacy Mason provide the music. Free Rochester. The family will receive Farmington Hills, passed away in' Catherine' Gard. Brother of Gordon A lively discussion for singles on a friends Friday 5-8 PM. interment Mt. JAMES W. (JIM) FOWLER 2004. Madelon is also survived by her Gard, Brother-in-law of Judith Harris will offering. For details, call (734) 414- topic of current interest 7 p.m. Vernon Cemetery. Memorials to son-in-law, Raymond E. Howard; 13 (Michael Bressler) Solomon. Services 1104 or visii Friday, Dec. 8, at Ward Presbyterian of Waterford; November 26, grandchildren, Christine, Tom, Helen were held Monday. Arrangements Mercy Beilbrook for a future Norman 2006; age 79; born May 18, www.TheRetreatCenter.org. Church, 40000 Six Mile, Northville. McClure memorial. Online guest Sue, Ann, Charles, Erin, Andrew, with The IRA Kaufman Chapel 1927 in Ash Flat, Arkansas. Christopher, Land, Peter, Sean, Emily 248-569-0020. www.irakaufrnan.com Celebrate Christmas season Learn how the Bible approaches www.modetzfuneralhomes.com Son of the late Merle and and Erik; eight great-grandchildren, At Detroit First Church of the modern day events. Free childcare . Mable Fowler; step-son of the late and many nieces and nephews. provided. For details, call (248) 374- VIOLET EDNA LUMETTA Freda Fowler; loving husband of Nazarene in Northville 10:50 a.m. Madelon was preceded in death by her 5920. Age 83. Ypsilanti, MI, formerly of Deloris, recently celebrated their 57th sisters, Mary Louise Birdsey and Sunday, Dec. 3, the Children's Choir Belleville, MI. Mrs. Lumetta passed Wedding Anniversary; beloved father Evelyn Patricia Land, and brothers, presents A Christmas Carol based on Cookie walk away Friday, November 24,2006 at St. of Mable (Dominic) Doot; dear broth f$r OBITUARY ^gj William and Clare Land. Madelon was the traditional Christmas Carol story Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor. er of Lehman Fowler of Brinkley, AR, a wonderful person, wife, mother, and 1 POLICY ' line; 10:50 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 10 Baby's Church's 13th Annual Cookie Walk She was born Detroit, MI, daughter of Peggy Jean Kissinger of West Plains, friend. Madelon and Bill Hayward tHe late Francis & Margaret MO, Gilbert (Teri) Fowler of Ash Flat, were original "Royal Oakers" who had The first five "billed" lines of First Christmas invites families to takes place Saturday, Dec. 9, at (Mandelka) Conklin. Mrs. Lumetta AR, Syble (Wilbur) Nicholson of a circle of many, many friends, all of an obituary are published at include their baby in the morning 36075 W. Seven Mile, 3/4 mile east of Was a lifelong resident of the Belleville Sherwood, AR, Keith (Carol) Fowler whom have predeceased. She is among no cost. All additional lines worship service, caii (248) 348-7600 Newburgh on south side of street, area. She became a cosmetologist and of Cherokee Village, AR, Freda Jean the last of an era of people, "the great will be charged at $4 per line. by Dec. 3, children's programs will be Livonia. Doors open at 8 a.m., sale . loved to do hair. She was a wonderful Godwin of Searcy, AR and the late est generation", who helped shape the housewife and mother and was always Waymon Fowler; sister-in-law Claudia You may place a picture of available for birth to elementary age; starts at 9 a.m. and lasts untii we city as it is known today. Friends may your loved one for an involved in the Girl Scouts. She Fowler of Sears, MI; also survived by visit the family Friday, December 1, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, and 10:50 a.m. are sold out. Pierogi, stuffed cab- enjoyed gardening, crocheting, oil many dear nieces and nephews. James additional cost of only $6. Sunday, Dec. 17 the Sanctuary Choir, Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, • bage, bread, nut and poppyseed painting and most crafts. Vi is survived was an Army Veteran, serving in the 705 W 11 Mile Road (4 blocks E of Symbolic emblems may be instrumentalists and drama team by two daughters, Kathleen (Alvin) post WWII occupation force in Berlin. included at no cost (example: rolls, and over 50 different varieties Woodward), Royal Oak, between 4:00 present Journey to the Manager, a L^Londe of Ypsilanti, MI and Laura He joined the City of Bloomfield Hills, and 7:00 pm. There will be a short vis American Flags, religious of ethnic (kiefle, kolachy, rugela, musical drama, the nursery is avail (Tom) Gaie-Hager of South Bend, IN; MI Police Dept. in 1953 as a patrol itation Saturday, December 2, at 9:30 symbols, etc) koulourakia, biscotti, linzer) and tra four grandchildren, Lawrence (Kerry) man, was a Sergeant for many years able for children birth to age three for am at the National Shrine of the Little ditional cookies and candy will be Billings, Christopher (Dena) Gale,, and the Chief of Police from 1969- Flower, followed by a 10:00 am both dates, and 10:50 a.m. and 6:30 Deadlines: for sale. Andrew Hager, and Kim Hager; four 1974 and retired as Deputy Director of Memorial Mass in Madelon's honor. p.m. Sunday, Dec. 24 Christmas Eve great-grandchildren, Jamie Billings, Public Safety in 1982. James was a Memorial donations to the Michigan Friday 4:30 PM for Sunday Christmas cookie walk Wednesday Noon for Thursday service includes communion and ends Michael Billings, Cortney Dembny long time member of Bethany Baptist Humane Society or Monastery of The 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at and Mackinzie Billings; two brothers, Church of Waterford, MI, the Fraternal Obituaries received after these deadlines with a traditional candlelight service, Blessed Sacrament, Farmington Hills, St. Michael's Orthodox Church, 26355 William and Russell; sister, Betty; Order of Police #132 and also enjoyed in the name of Madelon Hayward, are will be placed in the next available issue. nursery available for children birth to many sister-in-laws, Elizabeth hunting, fishing, gardening and loved preferred in lieu of flowers. 36-months, at the church, 21260 W. Chicago, between Beech Daly and Bennett, Grace & Ron Trudel, and to share his bounty. A Celebration of e-mail your obit to Haggerty. For information, call (248) Inkster, Redford. Cookies are sold by Joseph & Carol Lumetta; also many James Life will be' held Thursday, oe ob its@hometown lif e. com the pound. nieces & nephews. She was preceded November 30, 2006, 11:00 a.m. at 348-7600. in death by her parents, her husband Bethany Baptist Church, 1375 Hiller or (ax to: Live Nativity Lorenzo "Larry" Lumetta on Rd., Waterford. Rev. Dr. James E. Attn: Obits c/o Charoletie Wilson Christmas concert During open house noon to 1 p.m. September 2, 2004; six brothers, Bolin, Jr. officiating. Interment to fol 734-953-2232 Presented by the Friends of the Opera Saturday, Dec. 9, at Ward George, LeRoy, Francis, Martin, Bob low at Crescent Hills Cemetery. The -V For more information call: of Michigan and features Karin White, Presbyterian Church, 40000 Six Mile, and Richard; and two sisters, Dorothy family will receive friends at Charoletie Wilson and Margaret. Funeral Services were Donelson, Johns and Evans Funeral soprano, and Quinto Milito, baritone, Northville. Please join us for cookies, held Monday, November 27, 2006 at Home, Waterford, Wednesday 3-5 and 734-953-2070 accompanied by pianist Jeanne juice and coffee in Knox Hall as the- or Liz Keiser St. Joseph Catholic Church, Whittaker, 7-9 p.m. Memorial contributions to Muraski 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, at St. . Live Nativity is displayed. Be sure to MI with Father Nicholas J. Ritter as the American Heart Association, 734-953-2067 Aidan Catholic Church, 17500 bring your camera to capture the V Celebrant. Interment was in Cadillac American Cancer Society or Bethany or toll free Farmington Road, Livonia. No charge. Memorial Gardens, Westland. Baptist Church would be appreciated. 866-818-7653 live nativity scene featuring real ani-• r Donations are welcome. For informa Arrangements by DAVID C. BROWN Envelopes available at the funeral ask for Char or Liz mais and actors. For more informa-. FUNERAL HOME, Belleville. home and church. tion, call (313) 582-0997. tion, call (248) 374-5932. *i**: www.hometownfife.com Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, November 30,2006 (*) A15 n - ! i BAPTIST UNITED METHODIST i u rnrR\\ 11 i uc M MISSOI KI S^SOD ,U64ti Michigan ,-W. • Wayne. Ml Clarencevllle United Methodist irist Our Savior Lutheran Church (Between «a> nc Rd. & Merrirmm Rit.) 20300 Middlebelt Rd. • Livonia (734)728-2180 blocks 14175 Farmington Road, Livonia Just north of i-96 CHURCH 248-474-3444 Jat£ South of 734-522-6830 Virgil Humes, Pastor Pastor Beth Librande ftl Gnitgd /%modist Plymouth 1 Sa;urJa\ J-venmg Worship ft (iliji ;n Worship Service 9:30 AM 10000 Beech DalyiJl,313-937r317 Ph 0 Sunday Worship Sunday School 5-tnJav Worship "'"3N *i m and lO-iv.m • Stinda> School lUf) ILJII Sunday School ! 1-00 AM 9:30 - Trad. Worship & Sun. Sort 8:15 & 11:00 am -Traditional 9:45& nam ^•ediU'sJay Praist Siervit; n ift p, :n. • WAine-ida^ C'hilJrcti, Yiiuih urni \duli BiHi Sftidy" IJO-^ ''j j r Nitnety Provided 11:00 - Contemp. Family Worship 9:45 - Modern Early Childhood Center www, redfordaldersqate.org Staffed Nursery Available T Phone 734-513-8413 "More than Sundau Services" Making disciples who share the love of Jesus Christ NEWBURG UNITED Pastors: Robert F Bayer and Anthony M. Creeden . Worship Service Pastor David Washington "Where the Word is Relevant, 9:00, 10:30 & 11:00 a.m. METHODIST CHURCH and The CCF'Family People are Loved and Christ is the Key" > Dynamic Youth and Children's Programs uvula like to • Excellent Music Ministries "Open Hearts, Minds & Doors' G MCE LUTHERAN CHURCH HOSANNA-TABOR invite ww to... Join LIS for Worship Service at 10:30am • Small Groups For Every Age > Outreach Opportunities 36500 Ann Arbor Trail MISSOURI SYNOD LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL Sunday School and/or New Members Orientation: 9:00am Pastor: between Wayne & Newburgh Rds. 3RAND RIVER at BEECH DALY 9600 Leverne • So, Redford • 313-937-2424 Located at 8775 Ronda Drive, Canton, Mi, 48187 Dr. Dean Klump 2266 REDFORD TWR Associate Pastor: Rev. David Wlchert 734-422-0149 Rev. Jonathan Manor, Sr. Pastor Between Maggerty Road and Ulley Road . Worship Service Worship Service Sunday Morning Worship SW corner of Joy Road and Ronda Drive ' First United Methodist Church and 9:15 & 11:00 A.M. 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. 'J\ ' :- of Plymouth :; Sunday School Sunday School Education Hour 9 :45 a.m. .45201 North. terriiorial,"Road-. 9:15 & 11:00 A.M. www.CantonCF.orQ (West of Sheldon Roadl . 9:15 & 11:00 a.m. Christian School •'"• ; (734>:;453-528p\:' teery Provided Pre-Kindergarten-8th Grade not about Religion, it's about Relationships, Rev, Marsha M. Woolley iv. Timothy ft Halboth, Senior Pastor For more information call Come to a place where lives are changed, ,\ ' ' "''"''"wWw:pfumfc:org'"•''•"•••'' Visit our website www newhiirnume nr 313-937-2233 families ere made whole and ministry is real! Dr. Victor f. Halboth, Assistant Pi star Ki* 'ii l hrist Llillii »•»» PRESBYTERIAN tons {U.S.A.) W. Martin, 1 ^rbor Road • west of sr 34) 453-52 orship 8:15 6 CHURCH of CHRIST WEST CONCREQaTlON Worship in Dowr (Children & / 24! East Spring Street • Plymouth 4*170 CATHOLIC CHURCH Fh •ome Come Sunday Worship * 11am & fipm xBETTKOPESH v.risenchriat Immemoria] Latin Mass M-u'. Approved by Pope St. Pius V in 1570 SwVUBSi 8:30.9:30 8. 11:00 a.m. St. Anne's Academy - Grades K-8 Sunday luaryi & \Wni"Wi:V 7prr, 734-451-1877 Michigan Bible Schuvl visit us at www.frjcp.net 23310 .Joy Eoad ' Rpdford. Michigan 31840 W. Seven Mile Rd., Livonia Minister Tufsdav & Ihursdav 7pm Rekindle your Jewish roots with us. $ Blocks K of Telegraph • (313' 534-2121 John Natizv wwiv.cruirchofrhrist-wesi.org Accessible to aii ' - FMM.IIKM 111 \V\\\ l\\\(.LII( \l Mass Schedule: Friday Night Services 8:00 pm First Fri. 7:00 p.m. Saturday Services 9;D0 am (IAIWM First Sat. 11:00 a.m. CII.KCIII'I wur: \ Sunday School 9:30 am Sept-May Sun. Masses 7:30 & 9:30 a.m. Confessions Heard Prior to Rarh .Mas* www.beitkodesh.ofg Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions Tuesdays at 7:00 P.M. Timoth\ Lutheran Church FAITH COVENANT A Reconciling In Christ Congregation CHURCH Rosedate Gardens 8820 Wayne Rd. 14 Mile Road and Drake, Farmington Hills EPISCOPAL Presbyterian Church (USA) (Between Ann Arbor Tral! & Jo/ Rcdat 9601 Hubbard at W. Chicago', Livonia, Ml Livonia • 427-2290 (248) 661-9191 {between Merriman & Farmington Rds.J Jill Hegdal, Pastor Sunday Worship RESURRECTION CATHOLIC CHURCH (734) 422-0494 10:00 a.m. Family Worship and Children's Church 48755 Warren RrJ„ Canton, Michigan 48187 v/u™. ros edaiegardenB.org (Nursery Available) 451-0444 Contemporary Service 9:15 a.m. Contemporary 9:00 am REV RICHARD A. PEPFETTO 11:00 a.m. Traditional ST. ANDREW'S Traditional Service Weekday Masses 10:30 am Child Care provided for all servtc ? 9JSC0PAL CHURCH Tuesday & Friday 8:30 a.m. ilcome You To A Youth Groups • Adult Small Groups Saturday - 4:30 p.m. 16300 Hubbard Road • O M W :j N : i v C H U K C '• '• Full Service Church Sunday - 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Livonia, Michigan 48154 Rev. Richard Peters, Pastor 734-421-8451 Casual, Contemporary, Rev. KeUieWhitlock, Associate Faster Wednesday 9:30 A.M Holy Eucharist Excellent Children's Saturday 5:00 P.M Holy Eucharist Sunday 7:45 & 10:00 A.M Holy Eucharist Program St Genevieve Roman Catholic Church Office Hours 9A.M. -3 P.M. Meets at Franklin H.S. in St, Genevieve School - PreK-8 LUTHERAN CHURi.H ( IKJKCHISOF www.standrewschurch.net Livonia on Joy Road 29015 Jamison » Livonia • 734-427-5220 JH St. James Presbyterian The Rev. John W. Henry It Rector {Between Merriman and Middfeoek Roods} =fe WISCONSIN SYNOD IHI \\/\RFM [East of Middiebelt. aetweert 5 Mile & Jeffries) Church, USA MASS: Tues 7 p. Wed Thurs 9 a. at 10:00 a.m. 25350 West Six Mile Rd Sat 4 p. Sun 11a 734-425-1174 Redford (313) 534-7730 Join us for toffee, bagels and St Manrire Pnman f.athnlir^Ohiirrh Sunday Worship Service -10:00 A " •l^xiitc mUa' *Ua erTwlrt.1 S^ir/Scr^!-10:15 A.M. 32765 Lyndon • Livonia • 734-522-1616 |«j? ST. JOHN'S Thursday Dinners - 6:00 P.M. -.1. PAUL s £V. LUTfteK&M PLYMOUTH CHURCH (between Mernman & Farmington Roads) ™< EPISCOPAL CHURCH Thrift Store every Sat. 10am-2pn OF THE NAZARENE MASS: Mon. 8;30 a, Fri, 8:30 a, (.buuet) & school 'i 574 S. Sheldon Road Hursery Cars Provided • Handicappe*Accesslbi1 "*310 FARMINGTON ROAD ':||fP»**s 45801 W. Ann Arbor Road • [734) 453-1626 Sat. 6 p. Sun 9s ,; Plymouth. Mich. 48170 Rev. Paul S. Bousquette L*ONlA» (734) 261-1360 *"' Sunday School - 9:45 A.M. Sunday Worship - 11:00 A.M. 734-453-0190 EVANGELICAL SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday Evening - 6:00 P.M. Spoken service at 7:45 a.m. PRESBYTERIAN 8:30 A.M. S 11:00 A.M. Family Night - Wed. 7:00 P.M. Contemporary service at 9:00 a.m. PASTOR JAMES HOFF PASTOR ERIC STEINBRENNER Traditional seriiip with choir til M:flf)a.m. SC1INCE Education for Mi at HHKin.m ww tv.9tjohiisplymouth.org First Church of Christ, Scientist. Plymouth I lflOW. Ann Arbor Trail, Plymouth, Ml THE 40000 Six Mile Road 734-453-0970 fl^lir I\I ifiti /~x iT r %nl ir Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. ;uai ncii u! i-275" l Sunday School 10:30 a.m. - v / — Wed. Evening Testimony Meeting 7:30 Northville, MI NEWSFAPEF p.m. Beading Room located at church 248-374-7400 ^TrrrjrTTa-11'iiii.iir rrjCOt Saturday 12:00 p.m.-2:QO p.m. Traditional Worship 734-453-0970 Inc 9:00 & 1.0:20 A.M. anc Contemporary Worship din 11:40A.M. call •ry & Sunday School During /lorning Worship Services mg Service • 7:00 RA Services Broadcast 11:00 A.M. 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