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The following vote totals are unofficial totals for how residents of Westland voted. BYDARRELLCLEM Overall winners are denoted with a S OBSERVER STAFF WRITER U.S. PRESIDENT After clinching a Wayne County 0 Barack Obama (D) 25,387 Commission seat Tuesday, 12th John McCain (R) 13,112 District victor Joan Gebhardt U.S. SENATE said she hopes to play a crucial 0 Carl Levin (D> (i> 27,093 role in addressing severe budget Jach Hoogendyk (R) 9,157 problernsworsenedbyatroubled< ' U.S. HOUSE 11TH DISTRICT economy. Joseph W. Larkin (B) 21,638 "We know that our tax dollars 0ThaddeusMcCotier(R)(t)... 13,979 are dwindling because people are losing their homes, so they're not STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 18TH paying their taxes," Gebhardt said 0 Richard LeBlanc (D) (i) 29,044 Tuesday. "We're going to have to Harold Dunn {Taxp.) 3,867 make cuts, because we can't have STATE PROPOSALS more money going out than we mtmim have coming in. It's gding to be a A legislative initiative to permit the use and monumental task." cultivation of marijuana for specified medical Gebhardt, D-Livonia, defeated conditions Republican nominee Thomas 0Yes 25,745 No 11,756 Thompson in a district that mnmn includes Westland, Jnkster A proposal io amend the state constitution to and south Livonia. She won a address human embryo and human embryonic two-year term to replace com stem cell research in Michigan mission appointee Ronaele gj Yes „... 21,162 Bowman, who had served since Ho 16,284 veteran Commissioner Kay Beard COUNTY COMMISSION resigned in March due to health urn mm\ reasons. S3 Joan Gebhardt W 25,065 Gebhardt garnered 25,065 Thomas E. Thompson
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BY DARRELLCLEM in the 1950s, during a time OBSERVER STAFF WRITER of heightened racial divisions and widespread housing dis After winning his second two-year crimination. term in a landslide, state Rep. Richard With help from a friend, LeBlanc, D-Westland, said efforts to boost 34-year-old Michael Davis got TOM HAWLEVI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Michigan's economy and create new jobs out of a car and into a wheel Damon Carter says his three will continue to command the attention of chair as he prepared to vote children, ages 7 through 13, see in state legislators. on a day that he wished his presidential candidate Barack Obama LeBlanc, 50, vowed to push for "job late father Edward, who died a role model. creation and economic activity that will in January, could have lived encourage investment in our state." to see. Davis' father moved to LeBlanc defended his 18th District seat Annapolis Park from South Greenfield and his 13-year-old against a challenge by U.S. Taxpayers Carolina to work for General son, Erik. Party candidate Harold Dunn, and he said Motors Corp., leaving behind "I think this is pretty fun," he is pleased that voters continued to show a place where blacks and the teen said, holding his confidence in his ability to represent them whites drank from separate campaign literature. "I think in Lansing. water fountains and attended people should be educated in "I feel very privileged," LeBlanc said, segregated schools. politics, and I think we need "and I'm very much appreciative of the "This day means that the change." Westland community for keeping me in stories and the dreams that Standing nearby on my current position." we were taught to hope for, so this unseasonably warm LeBlanc garnered 29,044 votes, or 87 many years ago, have the pos November voting day, poll percent of the totals, Dunn received 3,867 sibility of coming true," Davis worker Reasther Everett, 73, votes in a Westland election that saw a iRAPHER said. Tm just so proud of our said she had just returned 65.6 percent turnout among the city's nation." from her hometown of 62,544 registered voters. State Rep. Richard LeBlanc shares a laugh with Westland resident Steve Sagert outside Madison Davis also acknowledged Kinston, N.C., where she vis LeBlanc, whose district includes only Elementary where incumbent candidate also voted. the historical significance ited relatives and made some Westland, said he and state Sen. Glenn of Sarah Palin becoming the phone calls for Obama before Anderson, D-Westland, are pushing for Republicans, but he said he has worked LeBlanc formerly served on the Wayne- first Republican to serve as returning to the Annapolis ways to create jobs for their district, such effectively with city and county leaders, Westland school board and the Westland a woman vice presidential Park neighborhood where she as supporting a local stop for a Detroit- too. Moreover, he said he has prided him City Council before he was elected to the candidate, alongside John and husband Arnell have lived to-Ann Arbor light rail system and a so- self,on keeping in close contact with his state House two years ago. He vowed to McCain, since the 1950s. called "smart zoning district" that would constituents and trying to resolve their continue working as diligently in his sec Davis recalled how his Annapolis Park voters provide tax breaks for companies that concerns and issues. ond term as he did in his first. mother, Evelyn, still an formed a long line early remain here. LeBlanc also has indicated that a sur "J'm just very pleased that voters have - Annapolis Park resident, told Tuesday morning, Everett "It would keep jobs in Westland and charge on the Michigan Business Tax — shown that they saw my service to our of braving discrimination at said, but the wait to cast maybe create others," LeBlanc said. part of last year's solution to a huge state communities as beneficial and they want places like lunch counters a ballot had disappeared LeBlanc described his working rela budget shortfall — has had a detrimental ed to send me back," he said. when she would travel south around lunch time. Her teen tions as productive not only with state impact, and he has engaged in talks with to visit relatives. Now, after age grandson Darius Osborne lawmakers, including both Democrats and business leaders to seek solutions. [email protected] | (734) 953-2110 all these decades, people like voted for the first time and her were able to cast a vote for was working in the Westland an African-American presi Meadows mobile home polling dent — proof that times have place, not far from Annapolis changed. Park. McConnell ready to Helping Davis at the polls Everett, the area repre was friend Damon Carter, 36, sentative for the Southeast BY DARRELLCLEM district judges office. He has won accolades degree from the University of whose father, Ernest, moved Westland Homeowners OBSERVER STAFF WRITER from seeking from Bokos and holdover Detroit School of Law, and he to Michigan from Mississippi Association, recalled how dis re-election 18th District Judge Sandra worked as a research attor and taught school. Carter also crimination wasn't limited to Long before the polls closed once they turn Ference CicirelH, who has said ney for the Michigan Court had relatives from Arkansas the Deep South. She remem Tuesday evening, newly 70. McConnell. "will be a great of Appeals before becoming who lived through the bitter bered how she and one of her elected Westland 18th District McConnell addition to our 18th District an assistant city attorney in days of segregation. Carter daughters, Veronica, couldn't Judge Mark McConnell accumulated Court." Westland. said Tuesday marked an get service one day at a lunch already was mapping out his 19,405 votes On Tuesday, McConnell said He pledged he will be fair- important day because his counter in the city of Wayne. first day on the job in January. McConnell in a Westland he appreciates the voters who minded and impartial as he children, Maleik, 13, Damon "I'm real proud to be an McConnell, 40, said he election that cast ballots for him in an elec metes out justice along with Jr., 9, and Armon, 7» could see American today," Everett said will be handling sentencings had a turnout of 65.6 percent tion that didn't force him to Cicirelli, in one of Wayne in Obama a role model who Tuesday afternoon. "Whatever and arraigning jail inmates of the city's 62,544 registered campaign aggressively. He was County's busiest district courts became president. happens today, we are win arrested over the New Year's voters. chosen for a six-year term. outside Detroit. White supporters also ners. I am so proud of my Eve holiday weekend. McConnell, a married father "I'm thrilled to have the sup "I'm very anxious to start, worked for Obama in precinct. And this is a great McConnell was unopposed v of two, will don his black judi port of the voters, which is the and I'm going to hit the Annapolis Park, including day for Americans —• all Tuesday in his bid to replace cial robe after spending the most important thing when ground running on Jan. 2," Ford Motor Co. retiree and Americans." outgoing Judge C. Charles last 13 years prosecuting cases you run for elected office," McConnell said. United Auto Workers Region Bokos, who was forced out as an attorney for Westland McConnell said. 1-A campaign worker Jim dclemdihometownlif6.com I (734)953-2110 by a state law that prohibits , City Attorney Angelo Plakas' McConnell earned his law [email protected] | (734)953-2110
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BYDARRELLCLEM way to amassing a total of long been involved in her Tax renewal lets OBSERVER STAFF WRITER " 34,062 votes, or 98.07 percent community, and she has indi of the ballots cast in the race. cated that her years on the After resurrecting her Scott pledged to serve as Wayne-Westland school board political career Tuesday night, an advocate for the college, amounted to some of her most newly elected Wayne County especially the western Wayne important work. She said she Community College District County, Belleville-based is proud to return to serving 'build stronger Trustee Sharon Scott pledged campus that is home to what her community in an educa she will cham- ; - she described as a "beauti tional capacity. BY SUE MASON our students and our com the tax renewal, 10,037 voted pion for what f* ful" new building that houses Scott touted WCCCD and OBSERVER STAFF WRITER munities." no. she called !' top-notch programs. The other community colleges as This is the second time the The tax, which will take "one of the top • 9th District includes part of becoming increasingly impor What difference a year made college has asked voters to pass effect in 2011 after the current community ^ Westland, Canton and several tant for students, including for Wayne County Community the tax renewal which expires 1.5-mill tax expires, would colleges in the other communities. adults, who are trying to fur College officials, who saw a in 2010. In 2007,60 percent of cost $125 a year for a hom United States." Scott will be sworn in by ther their education or gain pared-down millage renewal voters cast ballots against the eowner who has a $200,000 Scott, 69, Westland Mayor William new skills while staying with pass muster in Tuesday's gen WCCCD plan to renew the 1.5- house with a taxable value of captured a Wild on Jan. 14 at the in a budget that is strained by eral election. mill property tax for 10 years. $100,000. The millage repre^ six-year term Scott WCCCD's downtown Detroit a troubled economy. "No doubt, the very sur However, this year's request, sents 40 percent of the budget for an unpaid campus. "I think there's a lot of vival of this great institu while still a 10-year renewal, for a 72,000-student, five- position that her husband, Scott formerly served on offer at the community col tion was at stake and we was pared down to 1.25 mills. campus district. former Westland Fire Chief the Wayne-Westland school lege when four-year colleges are delighted that Wayne As a result, 62.99 percent of vot "The district now continues Ted Scott, once held. Scott, board and the Westland City are getting so expensive," she County voters recognized ers in the district voted yes com to have the critical resources who was unopposed, will Council. She resigned from said. the need for WCCCD and pared to a 37-01 percent no vote. it needs to help build a trained replace departing 9th District the latter position in 2000 Scott also said she looks demonstrated such a strong In the portion of Westland workforce for southeastern Trustee Elizabeth Potter. amid a threatened recall over forward to working with support for this district," in the college district, the Michigan, to continue to "I think it's a very worth her role in the firing of then- WCCCD Chancellor Curtis said Vidya Moorthy, spokes vote was 12,040 to 9,912 in improve our student facili while position to have," Scott City Clerk Patricia Gibbons. Ivery, who oversees the woman for the Wayne favor of the tax renewal, while ties, broaden our program said. "I think Wayne County Scott said she has moved 72,000-student, five-campus County Community College in Canton Township, 2,943 and course offerings and most Community College does need on, however, and she has community college. She has District. "The passage of this people voted yes to 2,403 who importantly, continue to trans to become more known in remained involved in her described him as "a very capa year's millage renewal and opposed it. form lives and help build stron this area of western Wayne community through the ble chancellor who has got a reduction ballot is of utmost In Redford Township, most ger futures," Moorthy said. County." Westland Community lot of great ideas." importance to Wayne County of which is in the WCCCD dis Scott captured 13,996 votes Foundation, the Westland Community College District, trict, 11,604 people voted for [email protected] I (734) 953-2112 in Westland, where 65.6 per Downtown Development dclemifhometownhfe.com I (734) 953-2110 cent of the city's 62,544 voters Authority and St. John's cast ballots. She also garnered Episcopal Church. 2,953 votes in the Canton Scott, a Wayne Memorial portion of the district on the High School graduate, has VETERANS' DAY THERE'S MORE ONLINE For this week's version of Around Westland, please visit our Web site at hometownlife.com SALE NOW THROUGH MONDAY NOVEMBER 10
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BY KEN ABRAMCZYK OBSERVER STAFF WRITER • incumbents sweep The party was festive, the mood nothing short of euphoric Tuesday night. When Barack Obama's county offices face loomed large on the big screens televising CNN and WDIV at Burton Wayne County Treasurer Manor in Livonia with a Raymond Wojtowicz won win in Virginia, the local easy re-election Tuesday in Democrats cheered. the only competitive race for Moments later, the room Wayne County administra erupted when the networks tive offices. named Obama as the pro Sheriff Warren Evans, The following vote totals are unoffi cial totals for how residents of Wayne jected winner. High-fives, Clerk Cathy Garrett and County-Voted. hugs and Obama chants Prosecutor Kym Worthy Overall/winners are denoted with a 0 filled the room. were returned to office after Standing and watching the facing nominal opposition. WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF results, Derrick Thornton, Register of Deeds Bernard BWarrenEvans(D)(i) 562.144 a black voter from Canton, Youngblood faced no opposi Tares Hyoflak(R). 125,913 stood by himself near a tion in the general election Tuesday. The winning incum WAYNI COUNTY TREASURER table, soaking in the moment Brendani Dunleavy (R) 177,919 of history, seeing the first bents are all Democrats. B Raymond Wojtowicz (D)(1)... 522,180 black man elected president Wojtowicz, 79, a Democrat of the United States. from Hamtramck defeated WAYNE COUNTY REGISTER "I want to cry and I'm try former Wayne County OF DEEDS ing to hold back the tears," Auditor General Brendan 3 Bernard Youngblood (D) (i).. 580,760 Dunleavy, a Republican of Thornton said. "It's a very WAYNE COUNTY CLERK different feeling. It's the first PHOTOS BY BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Plymouth, after surviving a ; 0 Cathy Garrett 0)(1) 537,447 time we're seeing a black Tanya Miller-Swift of Farmington Hills is overwhelmed with emotion as she calls her mother to give her the news of strong challenge from LanneilBuffingtonfR) 153,447 man get to that level." Barack Obama's victory. Linda Nimpson of Canton applauds the historic moment. County Commissioner "(Obama's election) tells Phil Cavanagh of Redford. WAYNE COUNTY PROSECUTOR me that people in this coun would be close. When you and others in the August 0 Kym Worthy (D)(1) 611,493 try are accepting people as see those numbers in the elec Democratic primary. 3RD CIRCUIT COURT who they are." tion, I think it bodes well for Wojtowicz has been Wayne Richard Cunningham... 142,247 It wasn't lost on the the Democrats for the next 10 County treasurer since 1976. 0 Daniel Hathaway 209,108 Thornton, the loud cheers or 12 years," * During the campaign, Susan Hubbard 173,017 coming from the mostly Kelley thought Bush's for Dunleavy said he didn't 0 Connie Marie Kelley 177,881 white audience for a black eign policy "overreached" expect to win in the heavily Stymie Pearce 202,239 president, either. r which led to Republican Democratic Wayne County John Sullivan, 146,383 "We're so familiar with John McCain's and other but that he wanted to raise each other, rooting for that Republican losses Tuesday. questions about the account person to get to that posi "I can't believe we sunk ing and contracting practices tion," Thornton said. that far," Kelley said. "I hope of the treasurer's office and Last week, Dunleavy filed a Thornton thought Obama we learn a lesson from them about the handling of fore formal complaint won because "he capitalized and govern from the middle closed properties. with the Secretary of State's on the issues that the small so we can progress from the "I don't think we got a lot office accusing Wojtowicz of person has." middle." of those issues out there," he purchasing radio ads, signs "He spoke to our inner House Speaker Andy said Wednesday. "I do intend and other campaign materi most feelings," Thornton Dillon, who was celebrating to make sure the issues to got als with county funds he con said. his re-election, and defeat of out. These are complicated trols as treasurer. Not only was history made, a recall against him that eve issues and we need to find a The complaint also the pendulum of power now ning, called Obama's election way to break them down so accuses Wojtowicz of violat was swinging back to the "a historic day," comparing it folks can understand them. ing Michigan's campaign Democrats. to when man landed on the He said that his propos finance act by failing to dis Kevin Kelley, onetime Sunday and David Sudek, of Livonia, react to CNN's projection of an Obama win. moon. als for handling foreclosed close spending of more than Redford Township supervi "It crosses abridge," Dillon properties helped him win $150,000 to mail campaign sor and currently Wayne said. "It's a day we'll all the endorsements of The literature. County director of senior Wayne County 3rd Circuit ber as a Democrat," Kelley remember." Observer and the two Detroit Dunleavy said he will services, watched results judge. said. 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Listings for the Community Calendar Vicki at (313) 538-0204. can be submitted by e-mail at sma- St. Sebastian [email protected]. They also Crafters are needed for St. Anne Altar can be mailed to Sue Mason at 36251 Society's Fail Craft Fair 9 a.m. to 4 Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150, or faxed p.m. Nov. 15, at St. Sebastian Catholic raises some to her attention at fax at (734) 591- Church, 20710 Colgate Ave., Dearborn 7279. For more information, call (734) Heights. For more information, call 953-2112. Charmaine at .(313) 278-1266. ft" St. Sebastian Catholic School needs $126,000 UPCOMING EVEHTS ¥&,&r vendor for its craft show 9 a.m. to Having raised more than Railroadiana 4 p.m. Oct. 18 at the school, 20700 $126,000, Garden City Ss. Simon and Jude Church's Ushers Colgate Ave., Dearborn Heights. For Hospital's 17th annual fall fund Club will sponsor a Toys and Train more information, call Michelle at raiser is being called a spec Show noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, (313) 586-1133 or {313} 563-6640. . tacular success. at the church hail, 32500 Palmer Sts. Peter & Paul Sponsored by the hospital Road, one mile west of Merriman '? Sts. Peter & Paul Church wlli hold Its foundation, the 6245th MASH Road. Admission is $2 per person, $4 If 20th annual arts and crafts show 10 salute to the troops themed per family. Food and beverages are a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, in event drew 710 guests - the available. Parking is tree. There will - ,t the church hall, 750 N. Beech Daly, . largest turnout since the fall be approximately 130 dealer tables Dearborn Heights. There witi be a fund-raisers began. available at $10 each. To reserve a :*. raffle and bake sale. Cabbage roles., "We have received noth dealer table, call Norm at (734) 595- and other ethnic food will also be ing but accolades and positive 8327. Dealer set-up is 9 a.m. the. day available. Admission is $1, For more responses to this year's fund of the show. information, call Deb at (248) 946- raiser," said Chris Hunt, hospi Free Movie 0173 or Virginia at (734) 522-9653. tal library services director and State Sen. Glenn Anderson, D- sponsorship chair for the event. Westland, in cooperation .with AMC ORGANIZATIONS "Many people look forward to Theaters of Livonia, will host a free Friends of Eloise this event throughout the year. movie screening of Clint Eastwood's The Friends of Eloise group meets 6 To be a part of such a great suc film, "Flags of Our Fathers" at 3 p.m. tnside the Roman Coliseum was the spot sisters Alicia and Erin Berger chose to pose with their Garden City p.m. the third Tuesday of the month cess and important endeavor Veteran's Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Observer. Rome was one of the stops on their 16-day European trip they took with Contiki Tours. If you in the dining room of the Kay Beard is both rewarding and inspira Livonia AMC 20,19500 Haggerty, go on vacation, be sure to take a picture with your Garden City Observer and send it to Sue Mason, 36251 Building, on Michigan between tional." north of Seven Mile. Concessions Schoolcraft, Livonia, Ml 48150. Be sure to include your name and information about your photo. ( Middlebeit and Merriman. All are As part of the military theme, will also be provided free of charge welcome. For information, cail Jo guests came dressed in military courtesy of AMC Theaters of Livonia. Johnson, (734) 522-3918. attire ranging from camouflage The event is being held to honor wishing to attend should call the 24- your skills at Texas Hold 'Em, the hot at (734) 425-7826. Writing Group pants to complete military the service of America's military hour reservation hotline - (888) 776- test game in town, the Canton Charity • Garden City High School Class of Story Circle Women's Life Writing uniforms. Live music was per veterans. Tickets are limited and 3703 or e-mail [email protected] Casino, Western Wayne County's only 1989 will hold its 20th reunion 6 p.m. Group meets at 7 p.m. the second formed by Sunset Boulevard required for admission. Veterans may - to save a seat. chanty poker room at the Shark Club on to midnight Aug. 29,2009, at Joy' Wednesday of every month at the while guests enjoyed dinner, request their free tickets by con Informational meeting Ford in Canton every Thursday through Manor in Westiand. Tickets are $65 Wayne Public Library, 3737 S. Wayne dancing, elaborate basket raf tacting Anderson's office by e-mail Don Nicholson Enterprises and the Sunday. The Canton Charity Casino before March 1 and $75 March 2-June Road, Wayne. The Story Circle fles and a silent auction offering [email protected] or Wayne Chamber of Commerce are an offers nightly tournaments as well as 1-Tickets includes, dinner, premium Network is made up of women who overnight hotel accommoda toll free by phone at (866) 262-7306. informational open house for busi continuous cash game's and a venue open bar, DJ, door prizes, picture CD want to explore their iives and souls tions, jewelry, signed sports Travel show nesses interested in finding out what for players of all skill leveis. Non-profit, and other gifts. Tickets are available through life-writing, writing that memorabilia and event tickets. Party Animal Travel is.holding a free they can do to benefit their business charitabie organizations are licensed by for purchase at www.gardencity89. focuses on personal experience The $126,000 raised during travel show for residents in Wayne during the Michigan Avenue Cruise. the State of Michigan to sponsor each com or by contacting Pauia at gch- through memoirs and autobiogra the fund-raiser will go towards and Oakland counties 5-7 p.m. Friday, The open house will be 8 a.m. to 7 weekend, allowing them to raise funds [email protected]. phies, in diaries, journals and person advancing hospital-wide telem Nov. 14, at the Maplewood Community p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, at the cham for their special causes. The hours are Fish Dial-A-Ride al essays. Participants should bring a etry. The 2007 Fall Fund-raiser, Center, 31735 Maplewood, west of ber office, 34844 w! Michigan Ave., 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Thursday-Friday Fish Dial-A-Ride of Western Wayne notebook or laptop computer to each "Neptune's Ball," raised money Merriman, in Garden City. Discount Wayne. For more information, call Don (tournament at 8 p.m.) and 2 p.m. to County is seeking volunteer driv meeting to spend some time writing, to benefit the Garden City travel deais, free travel coupons and Nicholson at 73 658-5296 or by e-mail 12:30 a.m. Saturday-Sunday (tourna ers, A nonprofit community service and for those who are comfort- .- Hospital Surgery Center, which someof ttie area's top travel sup at [email protected]. ment at 5 p.m.) The Shark Club is at group, it provides door-to-door rides abie doing so, sharing their writing.' opened in August 2008. pliers will be present Coupons and Free seminar 42070 Ford, just west of Haggerty in to non-emergency medical and other Membership in Story Circle's National "Generous donations from raffles will be available for all attend • A free healthcare workshop, "Tile Canton. Non-profit groups interested in necessary appointments for senior Network is optional. Participation ir sponsors, guests and employees ees. To reserve a spot, call (734)525- Thyroid Gland and Your Health: How sponsoring a fund-raising weekend can and disabled residents of Garden the group is free. For more informa-.. allow Garden City Hospital to 9777. Space is limited to the first 300 Does Your Thyroid Measure Up?," cail (734) 502-7033 or send an e-mail to City, Livonia and Westiand who are , tion about story circle, go online to'. remain competitive in health callers. will be held 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, [email protected]. unable to drive and have no alterna www.storycircle.org or send an e-mail care by being able to provide Home-buyer extravaganza Nov. 12, at the Livonia Civic Center Class reunions tive transportation. Volunteers can' to [email protected]. the community with advanced Success Mortgage Partners, Inc., Library, 32777 frve Mile, between Cherry Hill High School Classes of specify days, times, and areas they're TOPS technology," said Hunt. "The sponsors a pair of "Home-buyer Merriman and Farmington in Livonia. 1983 and 1984 will hold a reunion 6 willing to drive. For additional infor TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Ml?8 community in which we serve Extravaganza" seminars where Guest speaker, Dr. William H. Karl, a p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, Nov. 28, at the mation, calf (888) 660-2007 and leave of Westiand meets at 7 p.m. Mondays is who benefits most from our attendees can "learn how to tap into certified wellness doctor, will share Hawthorne Valley Country Club on a message. at Good Shepherd Reformed Church,.. fund-raising efforts." government programs and get free his expertise about the thyroid Merriman north of Warren Road, Higher Rock Cafe 6500 It Wayne Road, at Hunter, '" ' All funds donated to Garden money to buy a home." These pro gland and its function and com Westiand. The cost is $50 per person The Wayne-Westland Salvation Army Westiand. For more information, tali City Hospital's Foundation grams and others, including mortgage monly prescribed medications to and includes dinner and open bar presents the Higher Rock Cafe the sec Pat Strong at (734) 326-3539 orMary benefit growth initiatives of options available to the first-time help participants figure out what to (casual attire). Advanced tickets ond and fourth Fridays of the month Lowe at (734) 729-6879. the hospital and are reinvested home-buyer, credit coaching, buying a do if the thyroid is not functioning only must be purchased by Sept. at its faciiity at 2300 Venoy, south of Democratic Club into the Garden City Hospital HUD home for $100 down, and getting the way it should. This seminar is 30. Contact one of the following Palmer;'West land. Doors open at 7:30 The Garden City Democratic Club" , facility, technology and patients up to $7,500 as an interest-free loan, co-sponsored by The Foundation for committee members for additional p.m. Live bands perform beginning at 8 meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Thursday*-- services. To make a donation or are among topics to be covered. The Wellness Professionals. Visit www. information: '83'- Lori Westerholm at p.m. Admission is free, however, a free of the month (September through to learn more about the Garden events take place 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, WellnessSpeakers.org and www. (734) 834-6796,'83'-Mary McCollough will offering will be taken to support June) in Room 5 of the Maplewood City Hospital Foundation, call Nov. 11, or 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at KarlWellnessCenter.com for more (Potvin) at (734) 658-1014, '83'- Mary the bands. Check out Higher Rock on Center, Maplewood west of Merriman. (734) 458-4331. 1200 S. Sheldon in Plymouth. Those information. Seating is limited; call Ann Brefka (Stempien) at (734) 729- the Web at www.tsa.higherrockcafe.4t. For more information, call Billy Pate (734) 425-8588 to reserve your seat. 6783, '83'- Mark Tyl at (313) 587-0092, com or call (734) 722-3660. at (734) 427-2344. Charity casino '83'- Lori Hagedorn (Schuler) at (313) Citizens for Peace CITYOFWESTLAND If you are looking for a place to show 730-1303 or'84'-ReneeLiske (Scott) CRAFT SHOWS Citizens for Peace meets at 7 p.m. on NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION Garden City Knights of Columbus the second Tuesday of each month at Grafters are needed for the Garden Unity of Livonia Church on Five Mile, On Thursday, November 13, 2008, various items of the City City Knights of Columbus second between Middlebeit and Inkster. The Westiand Police Department will be sold at public auction. The auction will be held at Insurance Auto Auction 8251 Rawsonville INVITATION TO COMMENT ON annual craft show 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. group is dedicated to working for cre Road, County of Wayne, at 10:30 a.m. The following items wil! be A PROPOSED WIRELESS Saturday Nov. 22, at the hall, 30759 ation of a U.S. Department of Peace. offered for sale to the highest bidder: TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY Ford, Garden City. For more informa All are welcome. Colleen Mills, (734) Interested persons are invited to comment on the wireless tion, call Linda at (734) 422-0373 or 425-0079. Stock Year Make Model VIN telecommunications facility proposed to be constructed near 4770377 2001 CHEVROLET BLAZER 1GNCS18W81K153986 Annapolis and Irene Road, Westiand, Michigan, with respect 4688274 1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER 1G1JC1248VM145H9 to impacts on historic properties located at or near this facility, if 4746791 1984 CHEVROLET CAMARO 1G1AP87G2EL112346 any. The facility will consist of constructing a 110' tall flagpole CITY OF GARDEN CITY 4746808 1977 LINCOLN TOWN CAR 7Y82A825764 and associated equipment within a 50' x 50' lease area. 4746822 1990 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER 1C3XY66R1LD755899 Comments regarding potential effects to historic properties should NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING be submitted by mail to Regulatory Compliance Manager at 2001 Vehicles are sold in "as is" condition. Butterfield Road, Suite 1900, Downers Grove, IL 60515, or by calling (630) 960-8400. Questions about this facility or this notice The referenced vehicles, as well as many others, may be previewed may also be directed to that address or phone number. This notice PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission will hold a by prospective buyers on Wednesday, November. 12, 2008, from is provided in accordance with the regulations of the Federal Public Hearing on Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 6:30.p.m., in the 8:30 am - 4:30 pmVehicles may be deleted from this list at any time Communications Commission, 47 C.F.R. Part 1, Subpart I and Council Chambers, at the Civic Center, prior to the start of the auction. Appendices B and C. 6000 Middlebeit Road, Garden City, Michigan. At the hearing, all interested persons shall have an opportunity to be heard. Terms and Conditions will be applicable to any item sold. Registration fees apply. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to solicit public comments on Publish: October 30,2008 OED9629?W2*3 the following proposed Re-zoning: Publish: November 6,2008 O e 06530103 • 2>3.5 RZ 08-007, Proposed re-zoning of Lots 1664 through 1671, - Including the property at 1847 Inkster Rd. Parcel ID #s 35-012-01-1665-001,35-012-01-1664-0Q1, and 35-012-01- . 1666-001, located at the southwest corner of Inkster and - John Hauk Roads from R-l, One-Family Residential to 0-1, Office Written comments may be submitted prior to the public hearing and should be addressed to: The Office of Community Development, City of Garden City, 6000 Middlebeit Rd., Garden City, MI 48135.
David L. Harvey City Manager
Posted: November 3, 2008 Publish: November 6,2008 OE0S6306O0-2I4 .
Notice of Public Sale of Personal Property. Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 4 of the Self Service Storage Facility Act, State of Michigan, PS Orangeco, Inc. and/or Shurgard TRS, Inc. will conduct sale(s) at Public Storage (formerly Shurgard) located at 36001 Warren Rd Westiand, MI 48185-6591 (734)729-7095 on 11/21/08 at 10:30 am. Sales are for cash only. Removal within 24 hours. For sale and storage units in which rent and fees are past due. Personal property described below in the matter of: 1024 - Cassandra Boggon - 2 Totes, 1 Box, 3 Bags 1032 - Sheila Boyd - 10 Bags, Dresser, Headboard 1104 - Derrick Jackson - Dresser, Vacuum, 2 End Tables 1166 - Ryan Mason - Mountain Bike, 2 Totes, Bassinette 2032 - Lori Brokenshire - Boxes, Bags, Misc Items 2044 - Rhonda Steele - Sofa, TV, Entertainment Center 3110 - Megan Thornton - Suitcase,'Tote, 5 Boxes 3124 - Elaine Griffin - 30 Boxes, 20 Bags, Bicycle 3158 - Samuel Hamman - 5 Bags, Toys, Misc Items 3202 - Ashley Pawlowski - 2 End Tables, 5 Boxes, Lamp 4032 - Donielle Mitchell - 10 Bags, Bed, 2 TVs 4040 - Cindi Reese - Dresser, Sofa, Loveseat 4076 - Debra Mike - 20 Bags, 3 Boxes, Misc Items 4168 - Kimberly Winningham - 2 Lamps, 10 Bags, 2 Boxes 5046 - Dawn Smith - Boxes, Bags, Misc Items 5102 - Marcus Mathis - 10 Boxes, 10 Chairs, Misc Items 5112 - Dennis Bates - 20 Boxes, Suitcase, Freezer 5174 - Joann Myrick - Boxes, Bags, Misc Items 5176 - Roseitta Jones - Washer, TV, Sofa 6066 - Lena Sturgis - 12 Totes, 2 Chairs, Desk
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BY HUGH GALLAGHER tions to McCotter. ferent from the Senate. The will of STAFF WRITER UNOFFICIAL VOTE TOTALS "He was the incumbent and had the majority is designed to prevail • Thaddeus McCotter-R (0172,282 name recognition and money. If there, so we have less relevance. When Thaddeus McCotter goes I had had the monetary support The rights of the minority in the to Washington in January for the • Joseph Larkin-D 147,530 that Mr. (Gary) Peters had, I might Senate are more powerful, so it opening of the 111th Congress, he • John Tatar-L 5,756 have won," Larkin said. depends on what number we get of will face a dramatically changed • Erik Shelley-G 4,829 Larkin said he was excited by the Republicans and I think the Senate political environment. election of Sen. Barack Obama. will determine the starting point." The Livonia Republican won re "I look forward to his presidency. On Wednesday morning, election to represent He is for many of the things I ran Democrats-were short of the 60 Michigan's 11th con House delegation were among for," Larkin said. "Investment in votes needed to quash to filibuster. gressional District the defeated. Democrat Mark energy and alternative energy, McCotter said that might deter in the House of Schauer defeated Republican ending the war in Iraq and bring mine whether Democrats will feel Representatives incumbent Tim Walberg in the 7th ing the savings back from that so a need to work with Republicans. Tuesday, but his District and Democrat Gary Peters we can use them to rebuild our He said he didn't want to pre party took a hit. By defeated longtime Republican economy." judge the Democratic leadership early Wednesday Congressman Joe Knollenberg. McCotter held his victory party in the House, though he has been morning, Democrats In the Michigan Senate race, at Laurel Manor in Livonia. He critical of House Speaker Nancy McCotter were expected to longtime Democratic Sen. Carl and his brother, Dennis, enter Pelosi in the past. add to their majori Levin easily defeated state Rep. tained the attendees with some "We need to see the size of what ty in the House by at least 18 seats. Jack Hoogendyk with more than hard-charging rock and roll as happened, there could be a man In the Senate, Democrats were 60 percent of the vote. BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER background music for what would date here, a mandate from the expected to add to their major McCotter had a relatively easy Joseph Larkin at the Democratic Party turn out to be the disappointing people to do certain things and ity by at least five seats, bringing time defeating Democrat Joseph gathering at Burton Manor in Livonia. news for Republicans being broad they'll he justified in doing them them to 56 seats, with four seats Larkin, a political newcomer. cast on a big screen by the Fox whether they work with us will he still too close to call. McCotter won by more than "The fundamental goal if re News Channel. up to them," he said. In addition, Democrat Sen. 20,000 votes in the Oakland elected is to serve your constitu McCotter is taking a wait and He said the atmosphere will also Barack Obama of Illinois won a County section of his district, but ents whether it's a President Bush, see attitude on what kind of coop depend on the new president. convincing victory in the presiden according to unofficial vote totals a President McCain or President eration there will be between "It depends on Sen. Obama, tial election over Republican Sen. early Wednesday morning he was Obama, you look at the interests the Democratic majority and he's talked about being more of a John McCain of Arizona and will only ahead of Larkin by about of the district and if some things Republicans. uniter and I hope he is," McCotter be setting the agenda for the next 3,000 votes in Wayne County. are good, you vote for them and if "It's going to depend on the size said. Congress. Also on the ballot were Green some things are bad, you oppose of the majority they bring in," he Two of McCotter's fellow Party candidate Erik Shelley and them," McCotter said Tuesday. said after completing his musical [email protected] Republicans in the Michigan Libertarian John Tatar. Larkin offered his congratula set. "The House is obviously dif (734) 953-2149
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The fact that so many registered voters in Westland cast their votes in Tuesday's election is good news. But it would be even better if every registered voter in the city had done so. It's a city clerk's dream come true to one day report that there was 100 percent participation. We can only speculate as to why so many people don't take an interest in who is running their city, state and national governments. And we can only hope that one day they will see the light and get involved in the election pro cess. As for that process, it happens because of the city clerk and an army of election workers that work from the wee hours of the morning until late night, making sure everyone who shows up to vote does and that every vote gets counted. We can grouse all we want about the long wait, but it is these election workers who keep those lines moving. These workers at city hall and at polling places are the backbone of an election. They make sure everything is done right. The lines may not move as fast as we'd like, but they do move because of the election workers. They deserve a big thank you for what they did on Tuesday. To all the people who decided to run, the incumbents and the challengers, we say thank you. Our election process works when people get involved. Running, for an elective office is no easy job, even with this year's quiet races in LETTERS Westland. We appreciate that those who did face challeng ers stuck to issues and ideas and left the mud-slinging to Downtown move opposed Let dog owners sleep outside America, have to look forward to? others. Janell Evans wrote a poem with an I was surprised and saddened to read In regards to the dogs being chained apparent passion for the truth. It is To all the people who took the time to vote, we also say in the Observer Newspapers several up left out in the cold by their humane obvious to me that she has been paying . thank you. Sorting through the political rhetoric, especial weeks ago that the editorial employees owners. Many people fail to understand attention to what is happening in the ly at the national level, was no easy task. You have spoken, housed in the Livonia office for 37 years that animals have feelings too, to some world. She used the freedom that our the winner has been declared and the loser has been sent will be relocated to a downtown Detroit they'rejustadog!! fore-fathers sacrificed to give to each and packing. office. Dogs are suppose to be "man's" best every one of us, to speak HER mind. But we ask you to remain involved in the election process. The news of the upcoming move sad friend. Why would anyone treat them Joe Golonka's comments were about Don't wait another four years. There's plenty of elections dens me for several reasons. One is that this way? I believe there is no such thing Janell and her family were insolently between now and then for you to express an opinion at the as an Observer community editor for as a bad dog, maybe a moron for an assumptive. I didn't feel a hate-monger- ballot box. Let's aim for 100 percent voting each and every more than 33 years before retirement, owner — but not a mean dog !! If you ing attitude from Janell's article, but election. I know firsthand that the newspaper take a dog from a puppy, young age or it came across loud in clear in Joe's. builds its strength on the relationships even older dog that has been mistreated Perhaps some soul-searching would be ' it has with institutional leaders, ongoing and show them love and concern for their beneficial for him. contacts and typical readers who depend welfare, I believe their behavior can be Patricia Linna's concern was that on the newspaper for information that turned around and you've made a friend a teenager has such fears. I found it can't be found anywhere else. for life. encouraging to know we have youth By relocating the reporters, editors and The only laws we heed to apply in that are interested in the world around photographers to a distant location some these type of situations is common sense. them and not just in themselves. Since it first appeared in southeast Michigan in 2C02, the 25 miles away from its current location When it is discovered an animal is being Patricia's use of phrases from Janell's emerald ash borer has spread across the state at an alarm could be damaging on a direct and indi mistreated, kept out in the cold, no food, poem did not impart what I believe ing rate. rect basis. Will readers see the Observer water and chained up, I've got a sure her concerns to be. It is no secret that More than just a pest, this exotic bug from China has dev as its "hometown newspaper" when cure for this: Have a judge order that Obama has been "given" many opportu astated our state's ash trees. It is estimated that the metallic its phone number is in a different area the owner sleep outside for a few nights nities in life that the majority of us will green insect has damaged or killed more than 25 million code and represent a toll call for local in the same elements and conditions, never have. Where did those opportu ash trees in Michigan and at least five other states, with residents? While many contacts may chained up!! I bet Sparky would be sleep nities really come from? Who or what southeast Michigan being the epicenter of the infestation continue to communicate by computer, ing indoors after that!! opened doors for him that are not per and the hardest hit. it's not the same as knowing the reporter Vince Berna meable by so many others? To who will Most of us in metro Detroit have seen the damage first or editor is just a short drive away if per Westland Obama, or better yet, America, be held hand. Many neighborhood streets once lined with stately sonal contact is required. accountable to? ash trees now stand bare. Parks and golf courses have also The damage will he psychological as Freedom to speak "One nation under God, indivisible, been hit hard. In fact, there aren't many ash trees left in the well as real. with liberty..." Each day we lose more original six-county quarantine area of southeast Michigan. I hope the management reconsiders Should a 15-year-old be forced to of that allegiance, and are witnessing It is clear, based on how quickly it has spread, that the the relocation on a financial basis as well defend herself? I think not. I was only division when we need to stand strong emerald ash borer is pretty adept at moving on its own. as an editorial one. expressing my freedom of speech. In and be united. To remove an American Unfortunately, it has been aided by careless or ignorant peo By providing reporters, editors and doing that, I don't think my character flag, and replace it with a symbol-poses ple who have transported dead ash materials, usually in the photographers with laptops and cell and honor should be slandered, ridiculed it's own suggestions. Does it show . ; form of firewood, to other parts of the state (and nation). phones, it would less cost than reimburs or torn apart. Tearing apart someone's "honor" to America and the position of ing them the reimbursed mileage and opinion and belief is pure hatred. "dignity" that Obama is seeking? Many Just last week, state agricultural officials confirmed parking fees. Sharing your opinion is not. people come here to become citizens an isolated emerald ash borer infestation in the Upper That method would give all editorial Republicans and Democrats may not with no desire or intention to become an Peninsula's Schoolcraft County. Schoolcraft is now the employees the opportunity to spend always agree, but that doesn't mean we American. We have to wonder why then fourth county in the UP to have confirmed cases of the more time interacting with readers, should disrespect someone because they are they here? Do we as a nation want a \ destructive pest. State officials believe all the cases are a news sources and the community at think different from us. Can't we simply president that share their philosophy? result of transported firewood. large instead of driving 4>5 minutes each agree to disagree? Why show hate when All my life I have been proud to be an Because of its rapid spread, the state has continuously way to a downtown office (longer dur love is what our country is craving? American. Mrs. Obama, I'm sorry it took expanded its quarantine area, which makes it illegal to ing rush hours and inclement weather). I have been raised to be an individual your husband running for president to transport any hardwood firewood or other hardwood mate Such a move downtown would create a and to think for myself. My family has "finally" make you proud of America. rials out of the area. The Level I quarantine area includes further emotional distance between the never tried to poison my "young" and The essence of true character is who you 21 contiguous counties of southeast Michigan. The Level II newspaper and the community it wants "vulnerable" mind, but the liberal media are when no one is looking. quarantine area, which includes the remainder of the Lower to represent. has. I have only observed how the To you, Janell Evans, I commend you Peninsula, means people can only move hardwood materi I also read in the relocation story that Democratic Congress has destroyed this for using your talents and taking a stand als into the Level I quarantine area. the Oakland County editorial employees great country. I am for McCain and Palin for what you believe in. I do believe H r , Individuals or businesses found violating the quarantine will remain in their current offices near because of their love and devotion for dear young woman, your voice has been ' are subject to fines ranging from $1,000 to $250,000 and downtown Birmingham. If saving money America. I believe they will provide the heard. jail time of up to five years. were the key issue in the relocation, why change America needs to move forward. Shirley Bartz With the firearms deer hunting season right around the not transfer those persons to the down It is as simple as that. Dearborn Heights corner, downstaters will be traveling north to their hunting town Detroit office? As for me "drinking the Kool-Aid," I camps. Many might be tempted to take their firewood with Over the summer, the company had a don't even like Kool-Aid! Joe Golonka, them. If you're thinking about it, don't do it. The millions of large sign outside its Livonia office that my suggestion to you would be, maybe ash trees in northern Michigan are at risk, and state offi it intends to relocate within the commu you should stick with soda. I firmly nity. I find it hard to believe in this peri believe I can discern what is true and cials are doing everything they can to stop the spread of this We welcome your letters to the editor. Please S! od of economic hardships and numer what is false. Remember, I was one of destructive insect, including cracking down on those who include your name, address and phone number.-: ous office vacancies that the Observer the children who witnessed the attack violate the quarantine. for verification. We ask that your letters be 40¾ couldn't find a local office location at a on 9/U. That terrible, event changed my words or less. We may edit for clarity, space c'i'. Don't move firewood. Buy firewood when you reach reasonable cost closer to home for most life forever. Sept. 11,2001, is the very day and content. *hi your destination and burn it all on site. There are no more of its employees and readers. I realized how vulnerable our country excuses. Hopefully the newspaper I had is to people whose mind is blinded with worked for more a third of a century hatred. will continue to represent the needs Letters to the editor Westland Observer and wants of the community instead of Westland corporate bean counters. But I am not 36251 Schoolcraft optimistic. Character assassination Livonia, Ml 48150 Leonard Poger ray* Westland I'm saddened by the character assassi nation adopted by the Democratic party (734)459-4224 Sue Mason Susan Rosiek Peter Neitl Editor's note: Leonard Poger was editor of in this election. Is it indicative of the Community Editor Executive Editor Vice President the Westland and Garden City editions of the training of our current Democratic can E-mail: General Manager Observer. He retired in 2000. didate? 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Westland Mayor William Wild about the Play Planet playscape built by volunteers at Tattan Park Observer & Eccentric j Thursday, November 6,2008 CW) www.hometownllfe.com Mock election McCain vs. Obama good practice Hamilton students cast their votes for'real'future for their presidential favorite BY JULIE BROWN You'll find more photos of Hamilton OBSERVER STAFF WRITER Elementary's mock presidential election, see our online gallery at www.hpme- Autumn Threlkel and townlife.com. classmate Stephen Nagy are only 6, but they know they can keep their presidential BY SUE MASON preferences to themselves OBSERVER STAFF WRITER — away from snoopy report ers. The polls hadn't even opened Autumn and Stephen are WIGHT IWAYNE-WESTLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS in Westland Tuesday morning, first-graders at Lincoln Lincoln Elementary School first-graders Autumn Threlkel and Stephen Nagy, but voters had already spoken at Elementary School in both 6, prepare to cast their ballots. Tabulation continued Wednesday. Hamilton Elementary School: Westland who participated Barack Obama had defeated in a Monday, Nov. 3, mock "It's kind of a neat thing," cess," the principal said. John McCain by a landslide, * election between Democrat said Munson with a smile, Children received unbiased Of course, none of the votes Barack Obama and pausing between duties in information on both candi cast counted. It was only the Republican John McCain. the principal's office. dates. Writing activities and results of a mock election held "I like it," Autumn said of The kindergartners those related to math like at the school last Thursday. In the schoolwide vote. through fifth-graders voted graphing were included. addition to making their pick for "I like it, too," Stephen for president only, with vot It was truly a commu president, the students in kin added. "This is my first time, ing Monday morning and nity effort, with chef Tony dergarten through fifth-grade TOM HAWLEY STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER kind of scared." continuing after lunch until Paquette of the Wayne- gave thumbs up to two propos They agreed it would be school ended for the day. Westland district's William als, one for more student involve Sadie Sindone, a secorid-grader at Hamilton Elementary places her ballot in helpful for when they're "I absolutely have no idea, D. Ford Career Technical ment in morning announce the ballot box, while fifth-grader Tony Sample makes sure she marked all her grown-ups and vote "for to be honest," Munson said Center creating appropri ments and one for more spirit choices. real." of "straw poll" predictions on ate cupcakes for the day. days when students can wear Second-grade teacher whether McCain or Obama Westland City Clerk Eileen their Hamilton Stars T-shirts. decorations filled the polling Tony Sample took his job seri Bonnie Schramm organized would prevail. DeHart came through with The registered student voters place. Even the election box and ously, handling the election box, the Lincoln effort, said She agreed most children supplies for voting, including favored Obama over McCain by voting booths were decked out. making sure students followed Principal Jennifer Munson. at that age tend to vote as the folding booths adult vot at 245-79 vote. They also heavily "They thought it would be a the procedures. Each child received a regis their parents do. ers use, privacy sleeves for favored the proposals: 260-53 great idea and everyone picked "I make sure they've voted, I tration card with his or her "We tried to make this the school ballots and festive for more student involvement in different things to do," said make sure they don't fold their name and age. more about the voting pro "I voted" stickers. morning announcements and Principal April Quasarano. ballot and that they've voted for 226-81 for more spirit days. "The students were very excited. everything," he said. "I ask first, "I voted for John McCain One third-grader was excited but when they hold up their bal because he has a girl vice presi because his mother said he lots, I can see and know if they dent and that's never happened couldn't vote because he wasn't ad." before," said fourth-grader old enough." Five-year-old Colin Downing 2 charged with holdup of pizza delivery man Brittany Brewster during exit The regular voting process put his X under Barack Obama's polling. was followed for the election. photo, but only shrugged his BY DARRELL CLEM The worker already had store, and another was found "I voted for Barack Obama Students had to register to vote. shoulders when asked why and OBSERVER STAFF WRITER delivered a pizza to an apart hiding in a laundry room, because I think he'll make the Those students who were absent second-grader Hannah Russell ment when the incident hap Karrick said. country a better place and help during the registration were offered up an "I don't know, Quick action by Westland pened, Karrick said. The robbery remained under people get jobs," said first-grader able to complete the paperwork I'm not sure" for her vote for police led to the capture of two "He was walking back to his investigation, and Lake and Harrell Williams. before the poll supervisor, parent McCain. teenagers accused of attacking car when two guys came out Mickels have been arraigned "I voted for the guy whose Virginia Towlaski, on Election Sydney Lifowsky also voted a pizza delivery man with base of the shadows," the lieutenant on charges of armed robbery. name starts with an M because I Day. The students also filled out for Obama, saying that he "looks ball bats and robbing him at a said, "One of them hit him on Each is jailed with a $100,000 thought he'd do a great job being a form that the election workers pretty neat" and it looks like "he north-end apartment complex. the head with a baseball bat. cash bond. the new president," said second- used to compare to their voters' can do some pretty neat stuff." Ray Andrew Lake, 19, of They took his money and fled The defendants are expected grader Camryn Fields. list and were given ballots for "I went with my dad and Canton, and Cornelius Edward on foot." to appear Nov. 13 for a pre Hamilton was one of several the presidential race and the brother to vote and got a pencil Mickels, 18, of Inkster face a Both of the assailants had liminary hearing in Westland schools that held mock elections. proposals. with two erasers," she added. preliminary hearing next week baseball bats, Karrick said. 18th District Court. The court Youngsters also went to the "Even the teachers are voting," "I've always wanted to vote." amid allegations they robbed Police quickly arrived at the proceedings will determine polls on Monday at Lincoln and said Towlaski. As for the proposals, Camryn the worker around 11 p.m. last scene and captured the two whether they should stand trial Kettering Elementaries. Fifth-graders worked at the checked yes for more spirit days, Friday at Hawthorne Club defendants with help from in Wayne County Circuit Court. At Hamilton, the idea to hold poll, doing everything from but voted no on more students Apartments, on Merriman Officer Joe Bobby's police dog If convicted, they could face a mock election was initiated checking in voters to passing doing the morning announce south of Ann Arbor Trail, Friday, Karrick said. penalties ranging up to life in by the staff to teach youngsters out "I voted today" stickers." But ments. police Lt. Dan Karrick said. One suspect was running prison. about the election process. 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[email protected] www.hometownfife.com ~"*i&' *fefc.* •* .:*« vs. Stevenson, 1-0 BY BRAD EMONS - OBSERVER STAFF WRITER In the world of sports political correct ness, it's called sudden victory or golden goal. For Livonia Stevenson, it couldn't be termed anything else but sudden death fol lowing Saturday's Division 1 boys soccer final. East Kentwood repeated as state cham pion with a 1-0 overtime win over the Spartans, who were making their 11th finals Conner on move appearance in school history. Bung Jin Lee's header off a throw-in from Westland native Matthew Vander Meer with 1:48 remain Chris Conner was ing in the first 15-minute period gave the assigned to the Peoria Falcons, who finished with a record of 23-1- Rivermen of the 3, the coveted crown. American Hockey "I can't envision how it all broke down," League after appear Stevenson coach Lars Richters said. "Both ing for the Dallas Stars teams fought off a lot of throw-ins and cor in Friday's 5-2 NHL ners. We attacked the ball every time, but loss against the host not that time." Chicago Blackhawks. Lee played defender on last year's state The 24-year-old championship team, but got a chance to winger, who starred move up-top this season and notched his Stevenson midfielder Brian Kfemczak gets a shot on at Michigan Tech and fourth goal of the year. goal past East Kentwood's Bung Jin Lee, but can't signed with Dallas as "I was committing to the run there at the convert. Lee scored the winning goal in overtime a free agent in July of *••« right time — and scored it," Lee said. "It was against the Spartans in Saturday's Division 1 state 2006, has appeared J*T weird. I ran to it, and 'boom,' it went right championship final at Troy Athens. in 34 games with the to my head. I thought they would clear it, Stars with four goals but it went right to my head. I think they second half and had five different legitimate and four assists. over-committed and I just finished it." chances to score, including a shot from 35 Stevenson, gunning for its seventh state yards out by Nate Sergision which clanged title in school history bows out at 20-2-3 off the upper-right post and just under the Lady Ocelots romp PHOTOS BV BILL BRESLER |STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER overall. crossbar during the 44th minute. The Schoolcraft East Kentwood goalkeeper Mike Sweers denies an attempt by Stevenson's Mike Nickerson The loss was especially painful because College women's bas and Nate Sergison. the Spartans controlled play much of the Please see FINALS, B8 ketball team opened its 2008-09 schedule Saturday by rock ing host Alpena Community College", 82-57. The Ocelots, who are ranked No. 10 in BY BRAD EMONS them. It looks like they do the National Junior OBSERVER STAFF WRITER that more than ever this year, College Athletic including some spread sets." Association Division II Livonia Stevenson aims to "Number two - Rich Getting off to a good start poll, never trailed after write a different chapter in Sayig returned mid-season could bolster the Spartans' racing to an 18-4 lead its sixth playoff meeting this knee injury in time for the chances. CC has outscored its after 10 minutes. Friday at home with Novi- Plymouth game. And number opponents 79-3 in the first Schoolcraft led 45- Detroit Catholic Central. three - Jordan El-Saben is quarter. 26 at the half and held Although history is not on playing close to full time at Anthony Capatina and off a mini-rally by the Spartans' side - 0-5 in the defensive end, in addition to Niko Palazeti have rushed Alpena, which closed postseason vs. the Shamrocks starting at tight end." for 645 and 539 yards, to within 61-46 with since 1995 - Stevenson will CC did not complete a pass respectively, to lead the 6-3 8:04 left in the game. rely on an improved defense in last week's come-rfrom- Shamrocks. There are also a Schoolcraft swished which sparkled in last week's behind 15-12 predistrict win cast of others that are cause 26 free throws - the 17-6 Division predistrict win over Novi, but ran for 206 concern for Gabel. second-highest total in over West Bloonrfield. yards. "Palazeti is impressive on school history. "We are still striving to be "There is something both sides of the ball, and is Sheray Brown paced consistent day-in and day- unmistakable about a CC going to be one of the best the winners with out" said Stevenson coach team lined up in a double players we have seen this 18 points. Antania Gabel, whose team is 8-2 tight formation, and this season," The Stevenson said. Shepherd (12 points), overall. "Three things have year's team certainly does "(Michael) Kinville is a real Shanika Morman (11) happened for the better: that effectively," Gabel said. presence at linebacker, and is and Angela Burrell (10) Number one - Wyatt Stahl "Coach (Tom) Mach has a classic CC tight end when also scored in double- has effectively moved from always thrown subtle for- he's in on offense. digits for SC. safety to linebacker. He has mational changes into his "(Butch) Herzog is a great Kimmi Breaugh led become more comfortable, offense, however, to make it Alpena with 17 points. and more, effective each week. hard to just junk it up against Piease see Mary Calhoun added 15. MU women fall Nikki Kassebaum's last-second triple urvive enabled host Taylor BY BRAD EMONS » ence upset loss at Webber University (Ind.) to OBSERVER STAFF WRITER International (Fla.), but escape with a 59-58 the Crusaders got off to a women's basketball The Madonna University MU needs a win Thursday slow start before slowly tak win over Madonna women's volleyball team at Davenport and another ing control. University in the Tip- maintained its perfect victory Friday at Indiana "We played a little tight Off Classic. record in the Wolverine- Tech to win the regular sea the first set," Abraham Taylor, 2-0 overall, is Hoosier Athletic Conference son title outright. said. "We had to pay atten ranked No. 16 nation with a 21-25, 25-17,25-18, "We need to go back and tion to detail and not make TOM H^ iOTOGRAPHER ally in NAIA Division 26-24 triumph over Indiana do it again," MU coach Jerry unforced errors — go back II. Tech in a showdown of Abraham said. "It's a good and do that we do best int Katie Mount placed nationally-ranked teams. start. We only have three which is play faster, with MU (0-2) with 17 MU, rated No. 7 in the (regular season) games left. speed, and attack." Churchill's Kat Krupsky tries to block a tip from Stevenson's Meg lafrate during points, while Tabatha latest NAIA poll, improved We stressed this is a cham MU got a strong effort Monday night's Class A district opener at Farmington High School. Churchill Wydryck added 11. to 32-3 overall and 12-0 in pionship week and the first from 6~fbot-3 senior middle defeated the Spartans in three straight games to run their overall season Kim Olech the WHAC, while No. 15 one is done." hitter Lubovj'Tihomirova. record to 44-3. For a roundup of area girls district volleyball tournament (Plymouth) grabbed Indiana Tech slips to 28-2 There was no hangover The Riga, Latvia native had results, turn to page B2. a game-high 12 from last week's non-confer- rebounds. and 11-1. Piease see CRUSADERS, B3 - w , -^•te—iar' TTV insured by Co-Dp Setvic&B Credit Unton, 4 t:ckei$r 4 iwi dogs, 4 *odaz onti a grc-tip pr.tfc on the Pistons U for or>!v$$3/ii8Bei j&h&f or $1BB/Uweir femi. Pistons Calendar to ail fans courtesy of Total Health Care UK Pistons Schedule Mousepad to first 7,500 fans courtesy of Cavalier Telelphone B2 (LW) Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, November 6,2008 www.hometownlife.com BY BRAD EMONS Rochester was the indi season that allowed her to Invitational at Sterling State OBSERVER'STAFF WRITER vidual champion, covering improve from last year's Park. the 5,000-meter course in 17 race," Stevenson coach Nancy "She ran a great race, going Livonia Churchill recorded minutes, 10.1 seconds. Gavoor said. "Our goal all out aggressively and getting its fifth consecutive top Kroll also broke 18 minutes season was to finish in the top into a battle for the top 30, ten finish Saturday in the in 17:53.5, one place ahead of 10 and we are very happy that coming up just a little bit MHSAA Division 1 girls Livonia Stevenson's Courtney she was able to accomplish short," Franklin coach Dave cross country finals held Calka who also made All- that in this years race. Bjorklund said. "Still, 32nd at Michigan International State with a time of 17:55.1. "Courtney is a tremendous out of 242 runner is awesome. Speedway in Brooklyn. Southwell, meanwhile, was Krol Calka , Southwell Lyle competitor and raced hard, Everyone in our program is The Chargers, getting All- clocked in 18:24.1. Churchill Stevenson Churchill Luth. Westland making a great effort to finish very proud of the season she's State performances from "It was very exciting watch eighth overall in this talented had, and it's always good to juniors Sara Kroll (seventh) ing Sara and Amanda earn field of girls. She is having P.R. at the state meet." and Amanda Southwell (14th), All-State honors," Churchill an awesome senior year with In the Division 4 boys race, placed eighth in the team coach Sue Tatro said. "I running her all-time P.R. of the Warriors' Spencer Lyle, standings with 232 points, can't emphasize enough how (19:22.9); freshman Bethany ishing in the top 10; and to 17:47 (at regionals) and hopes a senior, placed 27th overall just 12 points out of fifth. instrumental these two young Pilat, 79th (19:53.2); senior come that close to a top five to continue to improve and in 16:29.4 to earn All-State Traverse City Central cap ladies have been in the overall Emily Clairmont, 87th finish (12 points) was truly run well in future races." recognition. On the girls side, tured the team title with 129 success of our team - espe (19:56.7); senior Hannah amazing. They have come a Livonia Franklin sopho sophomore Sarah Maynard points followed by Grand cially in our last three meets. Otto, 121st (20:32.7); and long way since the beginning more Megan McPherson finished 102nd (21:31.3) in Haven (148), East Kentwood It is also great knowing that Kayla Szado, 124th (20:34.1). of the season." just missed out on All-State Division 4. (189), Rockford (195), they will be returning for "I am extremely proud of Calka, meanwhile, repeated honors with a 32nd-place In the Division 2 girls race, Brighton (220), Saline (221), another season." the entire group for their earned All-State honors for finish in 18:49.8, breaking Livonia Ladywood senior Troy (225) and Churchill Other finishers for coach accomplishments this sea the fourth straight year. her own school record of Julia Kenney was 21st in (232). Sue Tatro's Chargers included son," Tatro said. "We knew "We made some adjust 18:50.0 set earlier this sea 20:11.4, also a personal best. Megan Gothals of senior Alyssa Mira, 50th that we were capable of fin ments in her training this son at the Monroe-Jefferson St. Francis run sinks Crusaders Chargers take out Stevenson BY BRAD EMONS with a game-high 19 points, Livonia Churchill ran its overall record Setter Lauren Gieschen had 28 assist- OBSERVER STAFF WRITER MEN'S COLLEGE HOOPS but was only 5-of-16 from the to 44-3 with a 25-20,25-12,25-19 Class A to-kills, while Abi Gieschen finished with floor and 8-of-13 from the foul district girls volleyball triumph Tuesday over a team-high 12 digs. Katey Ramthun also. On the eve of election night had only two free throws and line. He also finished with four Livonia Stevenson at Farmington High. had 12 kills, Rachel Storck and Allyson the numbers didn't project very they outscored us 10-2. We assists and four turnovers. Senior libero Lindsey Graciak paced the Yankee added eight and five, respectively to well for the Madonna University knew we had to keep it close Sophomore guard Bryant state-ranked Chargers with 22 digs, three advance to tonight's final against the host men's basketball team. being in our gym, but they had a Slaughter (Westland) added ace serves and two assists. Hawks. The Crusaders opened their lot of firepower. They ran 10,11 10 points, while 6-7 newcomer Other standouts for the Chargers included "We got the win, and I'm happy for that, 2008-09 season Monday kids at us." Leroy Allen added nine. Kristen Nalecz (12 kills, four digs), Sarah but we need to play better if we want to with an 89-66 setback to the The Crusaders had 20 turn "They (MU) play with a lot of Suppelsa (10 kills) and Katie Matz (five kills, make a deep run in this tournament," University of St. Francis (Ind.). overs and shot 42.5 percent energy, they caused problems seven assists, seven digs). Lutheran Westland coach Kevin Wade said. After losing five of their top from the field (23-of-54). with their pressure," St. Francis "Katie played a great all-around game," "I thought Inter-City played hard and we six players from last year's 19-13 "I saw them play Friday coach Jeff Rekeweg said. said'Churchill coach Mark Grenier, whose definitely took them too lightly." squad, it may take MU coach (against Indiana Tech) and "Slaughter and Sims are good team advances to Wednesday's district semi • Senior setter Julie Rhodes had a Chuck Henry awhile to sort they get a lot of deflections off the dribble. They're good final against Redford Union. "It was a good game-high 37 assist-to-kills in Livonia things out. defensively," Henry said. "And if offensively. match and the Stevenson kids played hard Ladywood's 25-11,25-11,25-13 Class B dis St. Francis, 14-17 a year ago you're lazy with your passes like "We talked more about defen all three games. They gave us a great match." trict first-round win over South Lyon East and picked fourth this year in we were, you'll pay for a lot for sive things (at halftime). We saw Stevenson, which bowed out at 21-23 over in a match at Livonia Clarenceville. the Mid-Central Conference, those." some things during the first half all, got a team-high eight kills from Brooke Other standouts for the Blazers, now 29- improved to 2-1 on the young Senior guard Kreigh Hentrup that we could take advantage Knochel. Teammate Meg lafrate added 19 overall, included junior Claire Dezelski season. scored a game-high 20 points of and things worked out pretty seven kills and four blocks. (21 digs, five kills), senior Rachael Fuller (six The Cougars led 38-30 at to lead St. Francis, while well (the second half)." Other statistical leaders forStevenso n kills) and junior Ashley Hines (five aces). halftime and came out smok Puerto Rico native Ferdinand MU was also outrebounded included Christine Armstrong (18 digs), • In the other first round match Tuesday, ing to start the second half by Morales-Soto added 13. Nate 46-30. Katie Vellucci (12 assists), Shelbie Wilson (11- Bloomfield Hills Lahser downed host hitting 10 straight shots, includ Bojrab and DeJovaun Sawyer- "They (St. Francis) got 30 for-11 serving, nine digs), Kaylee McGarth Clarenceville in three straight, 25-8,25-7, ing five 3-pointers during the Davis chipped in with 12 each, points in the paint, 17 second- (two kills, three blocks) and Alisha Linstrom 25-16. stretch, to spark at 29-5 run. while Matt Edmonds contrib chance points and 22 points (three blocks). Marlene Azar and Kat Hall each had five "And a lot of them were uted eight points and nine off turnovers," Henry said. "It kills in the loss. Katie Blacker tallied 14 deep shots," Henry said of the rebounds. gives you a real direction for Other district volleyball assists, while Teresa Parent had six digs for Cougars' long-range accuracy. MU's only returning starter, practice." • Becca Refenes had 16 kills, five blocks the Trojans (11-15-2). 'It was 28-28, then we did not senior Cedric Sims (Wayne Henry's now has a week off and six digs Tuesday as Lutheran High "We progressively got better today," score a field goal the last three Memorial), made his debut at to prepare for his next oppo Westland improved to 41-5-4 overall with Clarenceville coach Wendy Merschman said. minutes (of the first half)- We the point-guard and finished nent (Nov. 11 at Spring Arbor). a 25-21, 25-16, 25-11 win over Allen Park "But we just faced a really good team and Inter-City Baptist at the Class D district at they outplayed us. They had some strong Westland Huron Valley Lutheran. serving and our defense was not there." 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Both goals were scored Nov. 20-23, at Paradise Valley CC a. share of the Wolverine-Hoosier also honored their four-member Saginaw. in the first half by captain Michael in Phoenix, Ariz. Athletic Conference title. senior class which includes Doron The Ocelots defeated Lakeland Iyoha. The Crusaders, now 14-2 over Drai (Kfar-Yona, Israel), Eric (Ohio) College, l-O, in the title game On deck for the Ocelots (16-1- MU clinches title share all, split the WHAC crown with Kiebert (Essex, Ontario), Cory thanks to a free-kick goal off the 4) beginning at noon (CST) on. Mike Ujic's header off Daniel Aquinas College, who also finished Maupin (Linden) and Keith Sied foot of Peter Magier. Saturday in Springfield, 111. is Amaya's free kick from 35 yards 11-1 in conference play. (Livonia Stevenson). 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University) - have moved on graduate Tayler Langham, a starting forwards Sheray from Southfield Lathrup; Lafata's voice, you'd think the "We lost nine players from to Division 1 schools while 5-9 sophomore. Brown, a 5-8 power for April Goins, a graduate of Ocelots were returning four last year's team, including a fourth - Brittany Ivey "Tayler is a tremendous ward who is the squad's lone Detroit Pershing; Angela starters from last year's 28-4 four starters, but I'm excited (Virginia State) - is currently athletic talent," said Lafata. returning starter, and 5-10 Burrell, a sharp-shooting squad, not losing four start about this group," the veteran competing at the Division 2 "She's a slasher/driver type of freshman Antania Shepherd, guard who prepped at Detroit ers. coach said. "We can go two- level. offensive player who can get who will man the small for Northwestern; Shanika The fact that Schoolcraft deep at every position. Schoolcraft's up-tempo to the basket. She's a flyer, ward position. Morman, who will serve as has just one starter com "This is also a hard-working attack will be engineered this too, on the fast-break." "Sheray led the team in the back-up point guard; and ing back from the 2007-08 group — both on and off the season by 5-foot point guard Anchoring the frontcourt rebounding last year and Jasmine Brown, who excels MCCAA Eastern Conference court. 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Livonia Clarenceville head and Irish is well aware of what district killer by scoring wins over Becca Refenes, a 6-foot- football coach Ryan Irish likes they can do against his team, volleyball three Class A opponents and 2 senior headed to the how his team stacks up against "He (Zott) is a flat-out game- opener at two Class B foes Saturday University of Cincinnati, led Almont in Friday's Division 5 dis changer," Irish said. "He's a quar Ypsilanti. in capturing the Ann Arbor the Warriors with a total of trict final. terback who throws well" as well Huron Tournament title. 75 kills, 14 solo blocks, 10 ace That is, Irish is confident as a former All-State wideout who The Warriors enter district serves and 26 digs. the Trojans (9-1) can be suc can break it on any punt or kickoff play with a 40-5-4 record Other standouts for the cessful against the 8-2 Raiders return. Zott also is an outstanding after upending Pontiac Notre Warriors included Katey in the 7 p.m. Friday contest at free safety. Dame Prep, rated an honor Ramthun (37 kills, 34 digs, Qarenceville as long as they stick "He's just a great footballplay able mention in Class B, for four aces); Allyson Yankee (30 to the script. er" Irish noted. the championship, 25-13, 25- kills, 10 aces, six solo blocks); "We need to continue to get bet And all McClure did during a 20. Rachel Stork (22 kills, five ter, we31 have to play very well* recent conference, game against Other wins in the Gold solo blocks); Abi Gieschen said Irish, assessing the upcoming , Armada was rack up four rushing Bracket included Grosse. (40 digs, 14 aces); Lauren matchup. "They're a team we'll touchdowns. Pointe North (25-23,18-25, Gieschen (99 assists); Cathy have to Be disciplined against. Irish said the Raiders, reaching 15-13), ranked honorable Haller (26 assists); Nichol "Our athleticism has bailed us the playoffs for a third consecutive mention in Class A, and Ann Zehel (28 digs, 11 aces); out a lotof times when we were, season, are a hard-hittirig team Arbor Gabriel Richard (25-7, Emilie Freeman (three solo not doing things the right way. that can do damage running the 25-13). blocks). ' That will not be the case this football. "Size wise, top-to-bottom In power pool play, "As excited as we are we week, well need to block and they have solid kids, the best we've BY TIM SMITH from Quartz and senior Rachel Lutheran Westland upended know that everyone is now tackle" seen this year." OBSERVER STAFF WRITER Keleman (who divided that Holly (25-14,25-19) and 0-0 aiidthat everything we that doesn't mean The Raiders defeated Madison service run) to make it 22-7- Southfield Christian (25-14, accomplished thus far means Clarenceville's offensive threats Heights Madison 31-18 in last Wayne Memorial head vol Four consecutive aces by 25-15). The Warriors, 6-0 on nothing entering the state - such as seniors Jeremy Gainer, week's predistrict game, leyball coach Robin Thomas Garden City junior outside the day, also defeated Adrian tournament," Wade said. Darryl Whitaker, junior Levonte Clarenceville opened up the figured Monday's Class A hitter Kellyn O'Brady helped (25-20, 25-19) and North (25- "Anything can happen on any Brooks and sophomore D'Ondre playoffs on a strong note, defeat district quarterfinal against the Cougars take control of the 20, 26-24) in pool play. given day so we know we need Hogan - won't have opportunities ing visiting Ann Arbor Gabriel Garden City would be a very clincher. "What a great day for to come ready to play every to be difference makers. It just Richard 27-13 in a D-5 predistrict difficult test. Conversely for Wayne (7-32- Warrior volleyball,"'Lutheran night no matter who we play means the Trojans will have to go game. It enabled Irish to win The Zebras indeed were up 2), the longest run of serving Westland coach Kevin Wade and just play our game and let to work against a physically strong his first-ever playoff game as against it at Ypsilanti High was just two points, by senior said. "Not only did we beat the score take care of itself." Almont team that features senior Clarenceville coach. School, unable to withstand Kristen Miller (2 kills). • quarterback (and return man) "Gabriel Richard gave us the Cougars' powerful net The Zebras also received a Neal Zott and senior fullback a great test," Irish said. "And presence and serving ability. 29-assist match from senior Steven McClure. Almont will, too." Garden City swept the match setter Bianca Hayes and three THE WEEK AHEAD Both players have wreaked by scores of 25-9,25-9, 25-6. kills from senior Catie Badrak. havoc this season on the rest of tsmitbdhometownlife.com "We knew they were tough "For the girls, it would have PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS Lutheran High Westland, 6:30 p.m. (Winner coming in," Thomas said. "But been nice to have an ending Friday, Nov. 7 advances to the regional semifinals Tuesday, (Division 1-Region 2-District 2 final) Nov. 11 at Auburn Hills Oakland Christian vs. you've just got to bring the that was more positive than Novi-Detroit CC et Stevenson, 7 p.m. Birmingham Roeper district champion.) game you've got and work as that," said Thomas, who is (Division 5-Region 4-District 1 final) GIRLS SWIMMING & DIVING hard as you can. I don't know if leaving the coaching position Almont at Clarenceville, 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6 Lady Ocelots bow out GIRLS VOLLEYBALL KLAA-Centrai Meet at S. Lyon East, 1 p.m. that's what my team did. But it to be a "volleyball mom" for her DISTRICT TOURNEY DRAWS KLAA-South Meet at Wayne, 5 p.m. The Schoolcraft College women's is what it is. daughter. CLASS A Saturday, Nov. 8 COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL at YPSILANTI Kensington Conf. Meet at Salem, noon. volleyball team's season came to a "We had trouble defend Leading Garden City (30-11- Friday, Nov. 7: Championship final, 7 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL disappointing end late weekend at ing the net, we barely got any 2) were junior outside hitter (Winner advances to the regional semifinals Thursday, Nov. 6 Madonna at Davenport, 7 p.m. the NJCAA District E Tournament 18,15-12. The Ocelots' lone win blocks. If you can't slow them Stephanie Stevens (10 kills), Tuesday, Nov. 11 at Saline vs. Ypsilanti Lincoln district champion.) Friday, Nov. 7 at Grand Rapids Community was against Macomb Community at the net, and with hitters like sophomore setter Brittany atFARMINGTON Madonna at Indiana Tech, 7 p.m. College's Ford Fieldhouse. College, which it defeated 25-22, that, they do what they do." Bejma (23 assists, 8 digs) Friday, Nov. 7: Livonia Churchill vs. MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Farmington, 7 p.m. (Winner advances to the Saturday, Nov. 8 TheMCCAA-Eastern 21-25,25-17,25-14. And that meant long scor and senior libero Shannon regional semifinals Tuesday, Nov. 11 at White Schoolcraft at Kalamazoo Valley, 4 p.m. Conference champions were "During the Columbus State ing runs at the service stripe. Pietruszka (10 digs). Both Lake Lakeland vs. Lakeland district champion.) WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL CLASS B Thursday, Nov. 6 ousted after going 1-2 and finish match, our outside hitter, Virginia In Game 1, Garden City Quartz and O'Brady tallied at LIVONIA CLARENCEVILLE Madonna at lU-South Bend, 7 p.m. the year 31-9 overall. Butler (Westland John Glenn), built a 14-4 lead thanks to a five aces. Friday, Nov. 7: Livonia Ladywood vs. Friday, Nov. 7 Bloomfield Hills Lahser, 6:30 p.m. (Winner (St. Clair County CC Tip-Off Classic) Coach Richard Lamb's squad went down with a knee injury," five-point stint from senior The Cougars advanced to advances to the regional semifinals Tuesday, Schoolcraft vs. Lansing CC, 5 p.m. lost to Columbus (Ohio) State, said Lamb. "It really rattled our Amanda Quartz, including face Westland John Glenn in Nov. 1! at Onsted vs. New Boston Huron district Saturday, Nov. 8 25-13,18-25,23-25,25-16,15-13; team, but we were able to come four aces. Wednesday's semifinal. champion.) 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Schoolcraft, just east of • Wednesday, Dec. 31: Join Members of the a part of the uniformed honor Avenue. Here's what's on the group's Inkster Road, in Redford. Bethany Suburban West as calendar: Participants can take a dance members ring in the New • Saturday, Nov. 15: The lesson. Admission is $10 and Year at St. Robert Bellarmine, group's monthly breakfast refreshments are included. 27101W. Chicago Road at meeting is at 9:30 a.m., at Doors open at 7:30 p.m. DJ is Inkster Road, in Redford. Two Leon's, 30149 Ford Road, Dick Gerathy. Call Diane for hundred advance tickets at (south side) in Garden City. information at (734) 261-5716. $35 each are available before For details, call Kathy at ¢734) • Sunday, Dec. 14: Join Dec. 15. The first 100 tick 513-9479. Bethany Suburban West ets sold before Dec. 1 will be • Saturday, Nov. 29: for its annual Advent Mass, entered into a drawing for a Bethany Together Dance, at 9 a.m., at the Felician cash prize. 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McCRIRIE write: Religion Calendar, Observer detroit.biz. Dec. 6 the group performs Benjamin Newspapers, 36251 Schoolcraft, Volunteers needed Britten's "St. Nicolas," and J.S. Bach's Age 75. Formerly of Farmington, MI. Passed away November 1, 2008. Livonia, Ml 48150. Deadline for an The Salvation Army invites the com "Cantata Wachet auf," and on Dec. Arrangements by THAYER-ROCK announcement to appear in the • munity to partner with it this holiday 14 Handel's "Messiah." Registration FUNERAL HOME, Farmington. Thursday edition is noon Monday. season. Opportunities range from begins at 7:00 p.m., with rehearsal adopting a family or child to bell 7:30-9 p.m., at Birmingham Unitarian JOHN LODGE ringing, Christmas in-take assistance, Church, 38651 Woodward, Bloomfield Age 78, passed away January 6,2008, Scrapbook fund-raiser and many others. Sign up by call Hills. in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Memorial All day scrapbook event, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., ing volunteer coordinator Sandy All singers who can read music are service will be held November 29 at Saturday, Nov. 8, is a fund-raiser for Kollinger at (734) 722-3660 or online welcome.. Unity Church of Hawaii, 3608 Diamond Head Cir., Honolulu, Tiny Tots Preschool located in Holy at www.ringbell.org and choosing Membership dues $55 for fall season ERICH WALTER vom Hawaii at 10:00 am. In lieu of flow KRISTEN J. ROSS Trinity Lutheran Church, 39020 Five Wayne/Westiand. The Salvation Army ($30 for students age 30 and under).. STEEG ers, donations can be made in his Mile, Livonia. Full day registration is is at 2300 S. Venoy, between Michigan Music cost additional, For informa name to the World Vision. (nee Kamen) $35 which includes a 6-foot or 8-foot Avenue and Palmer. tion, call (248) 391-0184. Passed away at home on September S, Age 36, October 31, 2008. Beloved 2008. He was born on April 14, 1934 wife of Gunnar R, Ross. Dear mother table, continental breakfast, lunch, Grief workshop New worship schedule - in Detroit, Michigan. Surviving Erich to Charlotte and Vivienne. Beloved is his wife of 45 years, Nancy and dinner. Half day options and scrap Presented by Karen Jtnnett from New Worship 8 a.m. Sunday, Faith Forum daughter to Don and Elaine Kamen. booking class also available. Call the Hope Center for Grief Support, began & Other Options at 9 a.m., and (Wonnberger). They are blessed with Loving sister to Michael and many close family members and Lyndsey. Graduate of University of school at (734) 464-0211 ext 208 for 7-8:45 p.m., Monday, Oct. 27, for eight Worship and Sunday school at 10 a.m.. friends. A memorial service will be Michigan and Wayne State information. consecutive weeks at Our Lady of Wednesday Worship at 7:30 p.m. in held at Christ Episcopal Church University. She walked faithfully with Detroit on November 8th at 11 a.m Red Cross blood drive Good Counsel Catholic Church, 47650 the chapel at Holy Cross Evangelical Christ and rests perfectly with Him 2-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10, at St. John's N. Territorial, Plymouth. No charge. To Lutheran Church (ELCA), 30650 Six followed by a luncheon at the Detroit now. Service will be held at Ward Yacht Club. In lieu of flowers, Presbyterian Church, 40000 Six Mile Episcopal Church, 574 S. Sheldon, register, call (734) 453-0326, Ext. 221, Mile, Livonia. Visitors welcome. For memorial contributions may be made Rd., Monday November 10th at 11 Plymouth. Call Carolyn Libeau at (734) Global gifts information, call (734) 427-1414 or to the Christ Church Special Music am. Visitation at R.G. & G.R. Harris Fund, or to the Lutheran Social 455-5393 to make an appointment or 10 a.m.\3p.m., Wednesday-Saturday, visit www.holycrosslivonia.org. Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington just drop in. through Dec. 17, at First Baptist Bible study Services of MI, Refugee Fund. Rd., Livonia Saturday, November 8th from 2-6 pm and Sunday November Church fair Church of Birmingham, 300 Willits, St. Michael the Archangel Church, 9th from 1-8 pro. Share a memory of Christmas shop boutique, home at Bates, north of Maple and a block located at the southwest corner of • Kristen at www.rggrharris.com. made candy, attic treasures, hand west of Old Woodward. The Fair Plymouth and Hubbard Roads, con made goods, book store 9 a.m. to 8 Trade resource offers foods such as tinues Its regular evening Bible Study p.m. Thursday-Friday, Nov. 13-14, at rice, chocolates, coffee, and soup program with an in-depth study of ROBERT G. CAMPBELL First Congregational Church, 2 Towne mixes that promote economic justice The Gospel of Luke 7 p.m. on the 1st October 24, 2008. Age 89. Husband Square at Wayne Road and Michigan around the globe. Also offering tex and 3rd Thursdays of each month in of the late Grace Mack Campbell. Avenue. For details, call (734) 729- tiles, jewelry and handmade artisan the rectory. The informal classes are • Dear father of Robert Ross Campbell 7550. crafts from around the world. (248) open to ail interested persons regard-. and Amy Anderson. Grandfather of Matthew. Brother of the late Mary St. Andrew's Day 644-0550. less of religious affiliation. To regis Margaret Banks. Also survived by 7-." Sunday, Nov. 16, begins with 10 a.m. Prayer hour ter, call (734) 261-1445, Ext. 200. &!&. numerous nieces and nephews. worship service followed by din Cherry Hill United Methodist Church Time change Memorial service Saturday, 11 a.m. at ner/entertainment downstairs in holds an hour of prayer and inspira Faith Lutheran Church, 30000 Five ETHEL G. RUSSOM Kirk in the Hills, 1340 W. Long Lake Rd., Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302. Calvin Hall, at St. James Presbyterian tion at 7:30 p.m., every Thursday with Mile, west of Middlebelt, Livonia, Age 88, November 3, 2008. Beloved Memorial tributes to Kirk in the Hills Church, 25350 W. Six Mile, Redford. Rev. Merlin Pratt, at the church, 321S. returned to its fall-spring worship . wife of the late Lamar Russom. Loving or The Community House, 380 S. mother of Carol (Mike) Yacoub, NORMA JEAN ABBOTT Advance tickets $10 adults, $5 ages Ridge Road, Canton, Call Pat Beggs at schedule. Services are at 8:15 a.m. and Bates, Birmingham, MI 48009 or The 4-11, free for age 3 and under; At the (734) 453-3287 for more information. 10:45 a.m., with Sunday School at 9:30 Thomas (Jo) and Ronald (Debra). Dear Beaumont Foundation, 3601 W. November 1, 2008, Age 81. Of Novi, sister of Paul (Sara) Marshbanks. Dear Thirteen Mile Rd. Royal Oak, MI formerly of Bloomfield Hills. Wife of door $12 adults, $6 for children. For Caregiver's support group a.m. for all ages. For information, visit grandmother of Matthew, Jason and 48073. AJ. Desmond & Sons the late George "Pete" Abbott Jr. Dear reservations, call (313) 534-7730. St. John's Support Group for the www.livonfaith.org. Stephanie, Katie and Kevin, Joshua, mother of Jim (Leslie), Patti (Joe), All-you-can-eat pancakes Caregiver's of Alzheimer's patients Wednesday activities Michael and Maria. Funeral service (248) 549-0500. Bill (Karen) and Dave (Cathy). and R.G, & G.R. Harris Funeral View obituary and share memories at Grandmother of Chris, Megan, The Ushers'Club of St. Michael the or patients with other forms of Have resumed at 7 p.m. at Grace Home, 15451 FarmingtonRd., Livonia www.DesmondFuneralHome.com Michael and Emma. Daughter of the Archangel Parish in Livonia contin dementia meets at 10 a.m., the first Christian Fellowship, on the west side Friday 11 am. Visitation Thursday 2-9 late Hattie Hollister. Also survived by ues its more than 30-year tradition and third Friday of each month at St. of Middlebelt, one block south of Six pm. Memorial contributions may be many extended family members and of all-you-can-eat pancake break John's Episcopal Church, 574 South Mile. The special four week study directed to Faith Baptist Church. life long friends. She summered in Please sign the online guestbook at Elk Rapids where she enjoyed garden fasts 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on the third Sheldon, Plymouth. Respite care for focuses on the Hebraic Roots of Our www.regrharris.com ing and being with family. She also Sunday of each month in the school your loved one will be provided. Call Christian Faith, taught by Yvonne enjoyed painting and antiquing. She cafeteria at 11441 Hubbard, south of Connie McNutt at (734) 895-1426 Moore. For information, visit www. was a former member of the Village Plymouth Road, with an expanded for more information. This group gcfellowshlp.org or call (734) 525- Women's Club. Funeral service Thursday 11 a.m. at Lutheran Church menu that features pancakes, is authorized by the Alzheimer's > 6019. of the Redeemer, 1800 W. Maple Rd., scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, Association. Thursday fellowship dinner Birmingham. Visitation begins at hash browns, and assorted breakfast All are welcome, 6 p.m. dinners church 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, beverages. Meals are served buffet- UPCOMING family suggests memorial tributes to catered by The Cookie Lady, Susan the Elk Rapids Garden Club, P.O. Box style at family friendly prices: $5, Music at St. John's Navarro, at St. James Presbyterian MAURICE B. ALLEN, JR., 534, Elk Rapids, MI 49629. A.J. adults, $3 children ages 4-11, free for A Festival of Lessons and Carols, 7 Church, 25350 W. Six Mile, Redford, Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & children under age 3, $15 a family (2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 7, with the parish's* Cost is $8. Call (313) 534-7730. FAIA Connell Chapel), 248-549-0500 November 1, 2008. Age 82. Beloved View obituary and share memories at adults and all children). Everyone is music groups; Collegium Musicum Eucharistic adoration husband of 57 years to Nancy Huff www.DesmondFuneralHome.com welcome. performs cantatas and instrumental ' St. Michael the Archangel Church Allen. Preceded in death by son Robert Evenings of Evangelization works, 6 p.m. Sunday, March 29, in Livonia continues its monthly (1965). Survived by his children, FRANCIS T. MAJESKE Kathy (Dennis) Klohs and David Allen With Rev, Alex Kratz, 7 p.m., Friday 2009, and The Saline Fiddlers, 6 p.m., program of Prayer and Eucharistic Nov. 21, and Dec. 12, at St. Michael the Sunday, May 17,2009, at St. John's Adoration on the third Wednesday of Nov. 1, 2008. Age 81, of Troy. Be both of Minneapolis, MN, grand loved husband of Penelope "Penny" daughters Caroline Klohs and Archangel Church, 11441 Hubbard, Episcopal Church, 574 S. Sheldon, each month. The church is open for for 50 yrs. Dear father of Matthew F., Christine Allen, sister Ruby (William) south of Plymouth Road, Livonia. Plymouth. All concerts are free except prayer and private worship from 10 Magee of Lansing, MI, and brother Ret Amy Majeske (Tom Cox), and Nick The evening begins with a Holy Hour The Saline Fiddlers ($7 and available a.m. to 7 p.m, Benediction service in (Karen). Loving Papou of Edward, Col Charles (Mitzi) Alien, Columbus, WoOBITUAR Y followed by small-group discussions, in advance or at door). Call (734) the evening. Call (734) 261-1455. Penelope, Amelia, Nicole, and the late GA. Born in Lansing, MI in 1926, he 1 Alyson. Services have taken place. was educated at Western Michigan POLICY teaching and fellowship. All interested 453-0190. Worship schedule Memorial tributes to Salvation Army. University and Notre Dame University Catholics welcome. Call (734) 261- 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday (9:45 a.m. in the Navy V-12 program, was com The first five "billed" lines of an A. J. Desmond & Sons, 248-362-2500. 1455, Ext. 200. ONGOING Sunday School), at Community Free View obituary and share memories at missioned an officer, and served on a obituary are published at no cost, www.DesmondFuneralHome.com destroyer in the Pacific Fieet. He later All additional lines will be Clothing bank ENDOW Will Baptist Church, 33031 Cherry Hill, graduated with a Bachelor of charged at $4 per line. You may Free clothing (men, women and chil St. Michael the Archangel Parish is west of Venoy, Westland. Wednesday, Architecture from the University of place a picture of your loved one dren) for those in need 10 a.m.-noon hosting two different courses of prayer and Bible study is 7 p.m. Youth Michigan. Throughout his professional life, Maury exhibited a concern for for an additional cost of only $6, on the fourth Saturday of each month the Archdiocese of Detroit's ENDOW fellowship every other Friday at 7 p.m. architectural excellence in the fullest Symbolic emblems may be (Nov. 22, Dec, 27), at Canton Christian program, a continuing women's study Sunday worship included at no cost (example: sense. He designed many prominent Fellowship Clothing Bank, 8775 Ronda group focused on the dignity of The early service for the Anglican structures which received local, American Flags, religious Drive, south of Joy between Haggerty women of all ages and faiths. Based Church of Livonia is at 7:45 a.m. at regional and national recognition. In symbols, etc.) addition, his design interests led him , and Lilley. For information, call (734) on Pope John Paul il's "Letter to Trinity Church, 34500 Six Mile, west into positions of teacher, juror, public of Farmington Road and next to Deadlines: 404-2480, visit www.CantonCF.org or Women", the Course 1 groups meet speaker and counselor to state govern send e-mail to [email protected]. 9:30-11 a.m. Mondays, and 7-8:30 p.m. Stevenson High School, Livonia. ment. His career started as draftsper- Friday 4:15 PM for Sunday Thanksgiving Day dinner Thursdays. Course V, called "Aquinas The 10 a.m. service will continue to son/designer for Smith, Hinchman & Wednesday 9:45 AM for Thursday Grylls Associates and for a decade as Don't be alone for the holiday. Come to for Beginners", is a new addition to be at the Livonia YMCA at 14255 Stark an Associate of Eero Saarinen. He was Obituaries received after these deadlines ' • Our Lady of Lqretto Family Center 2-5 the ENDOW curriculum and available Road, between Lyndon and the 1-96 a Principal of TMP Associates for 31 mil be placed in the next available issue. p.m. Thursday, Nov. 27, at Six Mile and locally only at St. Michael's 9:30-11:15 service drive. The Web site is www. JOYCE M. ROZEK years, retiring from his Board position in 1993. Maury was honored with Beech Daly. For reservations, call (313) a.m. Tuesdays, All meet in the convent hischurch.us. e-mail your obit to Age 83. November 3, 2008. Beloved advancement to the College of Fellows 534-9000 on or before Monday, Nov, 24. basement meeting room. Women Reformed Protestant services wife of the late John Rozek! Loving [email protected] of the AIA in 1983 for his outstanding Special needs class of ail ages and faiths welcome. $60 The doctrines and teachings of mother of Brian (Katherine) Rozek & or fax to; contribution's in design and service to Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Livonia charge for materials, but no woman solid, Reformed Protestantism are Melissa (Christopher) Smith. Dear the profession. In 1995 the AIA, Attn: Obits c/o Jennifer Musztuk grandmother of Ryan &. Breanna Detroit Chapter, honored Maury with 586-826-7318 is looking for special needs teens and will be turned away because of Inabil preached by the Rev. Sean Humby • Rozek. Dear sister of Jane (Ted) its most prestigious award, the young adults {up to age 25) interested ity to pay. Register by calling (734) 3:30 p.m. Sundays at the Detroit Harvey. Joyce was a former Detroit For more information call; Chapter's Gold Medal. Memorial serv Jennifer Musztuk in participating in a course designed 261-1455, Ext. 207, or online at www. Preaching Station of the Free Church , Police Officer, an educator, musician ice at St. James Episcopal Church, 355 to help them learn about the basics of endowonline.com. St. Michael's is at of Scotland (Continuing), at Cherry and homemaker. Visitation at R.G. & W Maple, Birmingham, MI 48009 586-826-7115 G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Saturday, November 8th at 2:00. pm. or Charolette Wilson the Christian faith. The day and time 11441 Hubbard, south of Plymouth Hill School, 50440 Cherry Hill, corner Farmington Rd., Livonia Thursday Reception at the church following the 586-826-7082 of the course will depend on those Road, Livonia. of Ridge, Canton. For information, cail from 1 pm until funeral service at 7 service. In lieu of flowers, memorial of toll free interested. To get the most out of Choral rehearsals (734) 402-7186,-send e-mail to sean. pm. Memorial Contributions may be contributions may be made to St. 800-579-7355 Oakland Chora! Society has begun directed to the Alzheimers Assoc, or James Episcopal Church. the course, students should possess [email protected], or visit www.mem- Angela Hospice. Please sign the online ask for Jennifer or Charolette basic communications skills (listening Tuesday evening rehearsals for its . bers.aoi.com/rsiworship/detroit.html. guestbook at www.rggrhanis.com OEOflK7Q13a Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, November 6,2008 www.hometovirnlife.com e> B7 in foster care Forget the ball gowns and only wear once." tours. State of Michigan, after being hard. The stories are brutal and late to have a happy childhood." tuxedos. Christ Child Society The Big Fun Party will be held Proceeds from the Big Fun removed from abusive homes. the pain that surrounds everyone Individual tickets for the Big wants party goers to have big, for the first time in The Ford Party benefit boys, age 5-15, who "Christ Child House is the involved is enough to bring you Fun Party are $150 and sponsor casual fun in blue jeans during Field Atrium, with entertain suffer from severe developmen last house on the block for these to your knees." ship tables are still available. its 33rd annual holiday gathering ment by Larry Lee's "Back in tal, emotional and behavioral boys," Carey noted. "Sometimes She pointed out that 12 of the For more information call on Friday Nov. 21, at Ford Field the Day" band. Party goers that problems. I force myself to listen to the sto approximately 30 boys at the Mary Pat Stacy at (248) 642- in Detroit. "We're throwing the have worn dressy attire to the Christ Child Society of Detroit, ries of what they've endured — I house were adopted last year, 6298; e-mail stacyblake@aoL biggest party we've ever thrown. organization's previous parties, founded 90 years ago as a local figure if they can live it, I can at fulfilling the Christ Child House com or visit www.christchild- We're like the little charity that can relax in casual garb as they chapter of the national organiza least listen to it. But listening is philosophy that "It's never too house.org. could," said Maureen Carey, a dance the night away. The event tion, has cared for abused and long-time volunteer. also includes dinner and a live neglected children since 1948 at "This is a wear-your-cutest auction featuring four tickets to Christ Child House, located in jeans party and dance all night. the Final 12 American Idol show; Detroit. Boys from throughout We have 'green' solutions for dec walk-on parts for four movies the tri-county area live at the orations and no one has to waste filmed in Detroit and a trip to house, an intensive residential money on a fancy dress they will Sonoma with private winery treatment center licensed by the >. -o'A «*.•.•"* fence' Tired of Low CD Rates? Fox Hills Country Club 8768 N. Territorial Rd. Plymouth, Ml 48170 November 8th, 2008 Your Invitation to Worship LVWC.illt \l CATHOLIC r l-MTri) MFIHODM 11 IHLKW ( Hl'RC H MISSOURI SYNOD ST. ANNE'S ROMAN Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church CATHOLIC CHURCH 20300 Middlebelt Rd. • Livonia Immemorial Latin Mass 14 Mile Hoad and Drake, farmington Hills 248-474-3444 Approved by Pope St. Pius V in 1570 United Mtfhodiet 14175 Farmington Road, Livonia Just north of I-96 St. Anne's Academy • Grades K-8 Pastor Beth LIbrande 10000 Beech Daly (248) 661-9191 7 23310 Joy Road • Redford, Michigan Worship Service 9:30 AM 313-937^3170 734-522-6830 9:30 - Trad, Worship & Sun. Sen. 5 Blocks E. of Tfelegraph • (313) 534-2121 Sunday School 11:00 AM 11:00 - Contemp. Family Worship Mass Schedule: and Children's Church Nursery Provided www.redfordaldersaate.oro Sunday Worship Sunday/Bible Class First Pri. 7:00 p jn. 9:15 a.m. Contemporary 8:30 & 11:00 am - Traditional 9:45 am First Sal 11:00 a.m. Sun. Masses 7:30 & 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Traditional Earty Childhood Center Confessions Heard Prior to Each Mass Staffed Nursery Available Phone 734-513-8413 Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions Child Care provided for all services Tuesdays at 7:00 BM, Youth Groups • Adult Small Groups "More than Sunday Services" NEWBURG UNITED Making disciples who share the love of Jesus Christ Worship Services Pastors: Robert F. Bayer and Antnoni, fv* Creeden 9:00a.m.& 11:30 AM METHODIST GHURCH Sunday School & Ffursery "Open Hearts, Minds & Doors" St Genevieve Roman Catholic Church s[\lMH-l)\\ 9:00, 10:30 & 11:30 AM Pastor: 36500 Ann Arbor Trail GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH St. Genevieve School - PreK-8 MAIMlsr Dr. John Grenfell HI H0SANNA-TAB0R 29015 Jamison • Livonia • 734-427-5220 between Wayne & Newburgh Rds. MISSOURI SYNOD LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL Associate Pastor: 25630 GRAND RIVER at BEECH DALV (East of Middlebelt, between 5 Mile 8 Jeffries) Rev, David Wichert 734-422-0149 s;C: Leverne • So. Redford • 313-937-2¾ MASS: Tues. 7 p, Wed., Thurs. 9 a, 313-532-2266 REDFORD T.~ Pastor - Reverend Paul Undlin Sat. 4 p, Sun 11a Worship Service Worship Service First United Methodist Church Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. Cherry Hill Seventh-day and 9:15 & 11:00 A.M. St. Maurice Roman Catholic Church Adventist Church \ of Plymouth Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. """ 45201 Morrh Territorial Road Sunday School Sunday School 32765 Lyndon • Livonia • 734-522-1616 Education Hour f ft45am . 23144 Cherry Hill, Garden City, Ml 48125 '(West-of Sheldon, Road) {between Merriman & Farmington Roads) 9:15 & 11:00 a.m. 9:15 & 11:00 A.M. (1 block west of Venoy) Phone; 7M-524-0S80 Christian School MASS: Mon. 8:30 a, Fri..8:30 a, (734) 453-5280 Rev. Marsha Ml. Woolley Nursery Provided Pre-Kindergarten-Sth Grade Sat. 6 p, Sun 9a Pastor: Eddie Petreaca - www.pfumc.org Visit our website: www.newburgumc.org The Rev. Timothy P. Halboth, Senior Pas'j Meetings on Saturdays for: The Rev. Dr. Victor F. Halboth, Assistant P •/:- Early Morning Bible & Health Class-8 a.m. Worship Servlce-Enslish-9:30 a.m. Bible Studies English & Spanish (All Ages) 11:00 a.m. (Ml KUIISOI Wednesdays: r\\\(iill( \L Imm.imiil I iiiluunf tiniih .\o\ mtrMHirKiw Pastor Milton Schemm THI N\/\RIM •l .N \ • I'RI-HHWIRIW S Ann Arbor Tlail, Dearborn Hei DENDMINMIONU (just East of Inkster Road) (313)278-5755 EVWCELICU LUTHERAN lip Service & Sunday Scboot 10:301 PLYMOUTH CHURCH CHURCH l\ AMERICA , '/omchurch.com/memberMmmamKldbn OF THE NAZARENE ROSEDALE GARDENS 45301 W. Ann Arbor Road • (734) 4S3-1525 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) WARD Sunday School - 9:45 A.M. 9601 Hubbard at W. Chicago, Livonia, Ml Sunday Worship -11:00 A.M. Timothy Lutheran Church (between Merriman & Farmington Rds ] Sunday Evening - 6:00 RM. A Reconciling in Christ Congregation (734) 422-0494 Family Night-Wed. 7:00 P.M. Casual, Contemporary, Kisen Chrisl Lutheran 8820 Wayne Rd. www.r0sedaiegBrdens.0r9 40000 Six Mile Road David W. Martin, Pastor NEW HORIZONS FOR CHILDREN LEARNING CENTER Excellent Children's Chapet Worship Service >0 Ann Arbor Road • Flymoi (734)455-3196 (Between Ann Arbor Trail & Joy Road) "just west of l-27t' 9:00 am (i Mile W. of Sheldon) Livonia • 427-2290 Program Traditional Service 10:30 am Northville, MI (734) 453-5252 Jill Hegdal, Pastor Meets at Franklin H.S. in 10:00 a.m. Family Worship 248-374-7400 Worship 8:15 & 10:45 am (Nursery Available) Livonia on Joy Road WE WELCOME YOU TO A Sunday School 9:30 FULL SERVICE CHURCH Between Merriman and Middlebelt Roads} Traditional Woi^'np Adult Bible Study 9:30 at 10:00 a.m. i:00,9:30 & 11:00 \M Nursery Care Available 734-425-1174 ire welcome. Come as you an Join us for coffee, bagels and PRESBYTERIAN donuts after the service/ |J St J.imi-Prosliytonnii Chi.rU: UbA Fettowsfiif Presbyterian Cfwrch fMKlMIW 11'lHEKWC HL'RC H Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. • Worship: 10:30 a.m. sf IL\(L • - ---J Services held at: Madonna University's Kresge Hall ! : D 36600 Schoolcraft Road • Livonia * . 1. -1. > 1. ii - \ -14-4"- iW"I I s.iml it Si i tin, in tu i in SIIIIIK S. I1..1.I •it I.I i 11 u •1 1 1111111). liMlllli m Mn in tO If • ••• ll|_ Ilnillll IliL iu •l> Im il s mini it 1 • ml |i £IHI 1" "4-1" 1«)"I ) " Jn r •*-•* l<> I 11 c 11 - Ii in.- iln- !>•:•• t>>. \. |ili-.i- i-.ii: l>.>n:u I hi I J! T ;i i.U i!i12 ..,-•• in.nl .Hurt' .lii|^ nun j. ni< j • -¾ (LW) Observer S Eccentric j Thursday, November 6,2008 LOCAL SPORTS www.hometownlife.com to notch his state-record 22nd best teams I've every coached shutout. He has allowed only against and (Brian) Klemczak is FROM'PAGE Bl five goals in 27 games. one of the best players I've ever "The most experience we had coached against We not only "With the slight wind at our coming back from last year's put a defender back, we also backs we felt we got some good team are our four starting took a midfielder to stay with opportunities, but unfortunately defenders and our goalie," East him because when a player like we didn't get one knocked one," Kentwood coach John Conlon that gets the ball, you're at his Richters said. "I thought we said. "Those five guys have been mercy." played a good game, but it did to three straight semifinals. Richters, who won three state not show up on the scoreboard. And if there's a better goalie in titles as a player at Stevenson, It was a good effort and most of the state, I want to see him." was aiming for his 200th win the action was on the other end. Early in the second half, the in 11 years as coach. It was also It's one of those things," Falcons faced a stiff breeze and the Spartans' second state finals East Kentwood had 14 shots found themselves back on their appearance in three years. to Stevenson's 10. The Spartans heels. In 2006, the Spartans fellt o had five corner kicks to the "Lars (Richters) is a great Traverse City West, l-O. Falcons' four. coach," Conlon said. "When they Stevenson was gunning for its "The hardest thing in this took the wind, they took it right first state title since 1996. sport is to score a goal and it down our throats. With about "It's difficult when it comes did not happen today," Richters 30 minutes to go I brought Brad down to the last game," Richters said. "I thought we gave our Klinkner back — who is about said. "We accomplished a lot of selves a chance to win." 6-feet-5 — to take away their our goals this season, but this Stevenson goalkeeper Conner entry passes. It basically comes rings kind ofhollow . We're gut Burton made seven saves, none down to a chess match because ted at this time. bigger than his stop with 4:33 of the conditions, which are not "We wanted to connect the left in the first OT. ideal with the wind and the nar dots as far as our program Meanwhile, the Falcons'burly rower field. Because of the wind, because it meant a lot not only 6-foot, 200-pound goalkeeper the (Stevenson) played more to this bunch, but to all the for Mike Sweers recorded six saves direct. Stevenson is one of the mer Stevenson players." PAGE Bl utility guy for them, both in what he does for the offense, and where he lines up on defense. And (Steve) Harding seems to be in on just about every big play they have on both sides of the ball." If the game stays close Treat the whole family through the fourth quarter, it could boil down to the field posi 'Bob &/OMS FAMILY VALUE 4 PACK tion and ultimately the kicking game. 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COPYRIGHT H0Q8.KROGER LIMITED PART NERSHIP I. QUANTITY RIGHTS RESERVED. NONE SOLD TO DEALERS. Thurs 11/6 Observer & Eccentric 0840 PURE ENTERTAINMENT Arts get out -1>7 Festival funding honors pure picks-as with a Michigan's French native people flair PACE D4 TW^bwrwii tocentnc-Newspapefs www.hometownlife.com Events TheBi&BrightUght Show: Downtown Rochester will light the night with its dazzling dis play of more than 500,000 lights coating all the build ings along Main Street. The free event, Dec. 1 to Jan. 4, 2009, attracts more than 1 million visitors. Expect a traffic jam but it's still a sight to behold. Wayne County LightFest: Drive through BY UNA MINI more than fourmile s of light STAFF WRITER displays along Hines Drive, beginning at Merriman If you love the symphony or jazz, early November Road. Cost is $5 percar; call is exciting. (734) 261-1990 for details. There's so much happening musically in The display runs Nov. 20 to Plymouth, Canton, Northville and Farmington Jan. 1,2009- Hills it's going to be hard to pack it all in. Holiday Nights: Swedish saxophon Greenfield Village will ist Johan Stengard transform into alivmg MIBSC performs Jfe and More Christmas card from its 'tibat: Multiple at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. candle-lit paths, Model wants in Plymouth, % at the Farmington T and carriage rides, ice ' Farmington Hills, • Players Barn Theatre, skating and decorated Canton asvd.Nortlrviils 32332 West Twelve Mile home tours for this sea for kids and adults Road in Farmington sonal favorite, 6:30-10 p.nx Hills. Friday-Saturday, Dec. 5-6, Stengard has per Friday-Sunday, Dec 12-14, formed with Michael Bolton, Celine Dion, Peter Friday-Tuesday, Dec. 19-23, Cetera, Lena Home, Sammy Davis Jr., ABBA and and Saturday^Sunday, Dec. is also a favorite performing guest of the king and 27-28. Tickets $12.50-$17,' queen of Sweden. children under 4 enter free. He will play popular favorites, jazz standards, Add dinner at the Eagle and original compositions on both the tenor and Tavern for $64.50-$68.50. the soprano saxophones. Examples include cinema Parking costs $5. The Henry songs such as My Heart Will Go On (Titanic), Live Ford is at 20900 Oakwood and Let Die (license to Kill), and As Time Goes By Blvd. in Dearborn. Visit (Casablanca). www.thehenryford.com. "If you have a chance to hear Swedish saxo ChristraasWalkThe phonist Johan Stengard in concert, do yourself Friends of Greenmead pres a favor and be sure and be there," Charles Olson, ents its 20th annual event Musical Director of the Chicago Symphony Choir begimiing at Hill House and the North Park Covenant Church, said in a with hot chocolate and press release. "You will be thrilled at his music and cookies. Tickets are $9-$10. charmed by his personal warmth." Wear slip-on shoes for the Tickets are $18 for adults, $16 for seniors and stu tour. Profits go to restoration dents, on sale at the Costick Center, 2860011 Mile and preservation at Livonia's Road, Farmington Hills or call (248) 473-1848. Historic Greenmead, 20501 Also that night, and the followingday , at 7 Newburgh. Call (734) 466- Saxophonist Johan Stengard, who has performed with Michael Bolton and Celine Dion, plays Jazz and More at 7:30 p.m. 3540. Please see JAZZ, D3 Friday, Nov. 7 at the Farmington Players Bam Theatre in Farmindton Hills. Music Holiday Brass: The Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings presents this rous ing show 4 pjn. Sunday, Dec. 7, at Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Road, Bbomfield Hills. Call (248) 644-5210 drvisit wvmdetroitchamberwinds. those wanting an extra sweet treat: Top the org. Share your favorite Thanksgiving side sweet potatoes with a sprinkle of oatmeal, Messiah: The Oakland dish recipe with us. It could be grand a handful of raisins, a dollop of yogurt, or WITH BOURBON AND PINEAPPLE Choral Society presents this By Jill Pines, Public Information Coordinator, mother's creation, or something you drizzle lightly with maple syrup. City ofFarmington Hills classic Sunday, Dec. 14,620 saw on a cooking show that your family This is abig hit for children! My daugh Romeo, Rochester. Tickets ter, Tuula, loves this dish! adores. 5:6 medium sweet potatoes $15-$50; call (248) 391- Submit one favorite recipe, and include 0184. Butter your name and the city you reside. We MICROWAVE ORANGE-CRANBERRY SAUCE Trans-Siberian Salt will print it in an upcoming issue. By Jill Pines, Public Information Coordinator, Orchestra: Talk about E-mail: [email protected] City ofFarmington Hills Spices (use cinnamon allspice, or pumpkin pie uplifting and re-inventing Subject line: Side Dishes spice-just a few dashes) holiday songs! Catch one of 111-ounce can mandarin orange segments 2-3 tablespoons orange juice for moisture these two shows on Dec. 21, This week's recipes focus on fruit and 112-ounce package of fresh cranberries \ cup crushed pineapple, drained at St. Andrew's HaD, 431E. 3 Congress, Detroit. Call (248) sweet potatoes. A cup sugar Xto % cup bourbon 645-6666. 1 teaspoon ground ginger kup crushed pecans SWEET SWASHBUCKUN' Holiday with heart and \ cup chopped pecans or walnuts Ibagmini-marshmallows MASHED POTATOES soul: Hear The Christmas Music of Mannheim ByMandi Buckland with Plymouth's Green Wash, peel and cut up the sweet pota StreetFair Drain oranges and reserve % cup syrup. Steamroller by Chip Davis, In a 2-quart casserole, stir together cran toes. Put in a large pot and cover with cold Dec 18-19, The Masonic Simply swap out regular spuds and water. Cook until tender, about 30 minutes. replace with sweet potatoes for a burst of berries, sugar, ginger, and reserved syrup. Temple Theatre, Cass and Cook in the microwave, covered, on high Drain and mash. Add butter, salt and color and added nutrients in your favorite spices to taste. Add orange juice (more as Temple streets, Detroit mashed potato recipe. for 7-U minutes until cranberries pop. Stir twice during cooking. Stir in oranges and Place in a serving bowl and sprinkle with nuts. Chill. Makes 3 cups. Please see HOLIDAY, D6 cinnamon and nutmeg before serving. For Piease see RECIPES, D6 DETROIT OPERA HOU! 1526 BROADWAY DETROIT, MICHIGAN E !S *> •> j» ;> 8MA SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7,2009 • SHOWTIME: 7:00 PM .rrssc, ^1 THEMIfUOIS THERmECTSONS MrrcnttVDa* uTHtCOHTGUR S THEDIAMONDS TH£DRIIT£8S J high-energy Beatles tribute band tastefully brings to the >-'** ' 5251125 ' featariag •*«»'» I „ DETROIT VS*TS» mm 'iy^m im stage a historically accurate reproduction of the Beatles -i.j - « WHtiftS SYLVESTER POTTS &mMmr J > i 7, $37 &.$47 (Photo opportunities for all" ticket holders.) . . ., ,, .,,. [&: $67 (Photo, opportunities for all ticket holders.). rfting Arts Box Office at: 313.943.2354 ext. 1 TIGKC-T INFORMATION; tkketmaster 248.645.6666-or ticketmaster.com K (LWReGc) Observer £ Eccentric j Thursday, November 6,2008 www.hometownllfe.com Joe the Plumber Drinks, art cafe, and new Dino's BY L ANA MINI MOCAD'S NEW CAFE INCLUDES LOCALLY museum, but supporting local merchants with Phil Martinez and Adam tyle brunch special STAFFWRITER GROWN PRODUCE and farmers," said Marsha Miro, MOCAD Mason tobrin g a variation ofhis «ry Sunday with a director. "upscale but not uptight? res menu changing each Have we had enough of Joe the We love the Museum of Contemporary MOCAD is located at 4454 Woodward taurant concept to downtown week. $18.95 foradult s Plumber? Well here's one more. . Art in Detroit, it's one ofth e hippest places Avenue, Detroit. Museum and cafe hours Northville. A few weeks ago, i & $12.95 for children Early Times Kentucky Whisky has cre in the city. are 11 a.m.-8 p jn., Thursday-Saturday Dino's opened at 133 W. Main 110 and older. Brunch ated a cocktail totoas t Joe the Plumber. . Now it has a new cafe made from locally and 11 a.m.-5 p-m., Wednesday and Street in the Northville Square :; hours are Sundays Here it is: grown produce and includes freewireles s Sunday, unless otherwise posted. (313) building. There are lots of large from 10 a.m.-4 p.ra 115 EVERYMAN'S PLUMB Internet The eclectic cuisine includes pep 832-6622 or www.mocadetroitorg/cafe plasma screen TVs to watch 1. Main Street (248) 3 ounces Red Plum Juice per and goat cheese panini sandwiches, sports, a large diverse menu and -4-1550. 1.5 ounces Early Times Kentucky Whisky pumpkin and squash soups, and grilled NEW RESTAURANTS IN N0RTHVILLE a vast array of fine wines and beers. vegetable salads with homemade dressing. Dino's Restaurant in Ferndale has Doors open at 11a.m., seven days a week, Squeeze of Lime The veggie sandwich can be made expanded and opened its doors in and remain open until the wee hours of FAMILY FUN AT PANERA IN BIRMINGHAM vegan if you skip the honey mustard' Northville. Riffle's restaurant which themorning. In January they will serve Panera Bread of Birmingham, 100 N. Note mat you want to pour the Red Plum The cafe also serves coffee; brewed serves breakfast, lunch and dinner is also brunch on the weekends. Old Woodward hosts famiry fun dayfrom first into a rocks glass wim ice, then the fresh fromAn n Arbor's Roos Roast beans, new. And, Edwards Cafe & Caterer serves EarlyTimes. This is an unevenly distributed Call (248)347-5993 or visit www.dino- 5-8 pjn. Thursday, Nov. 6, where kids cocktail, just like Joe doesnft want our money organic teas, and baked goods from abuffet brunch now every Sunday. We love slounge.com create a door hanger or paint a ceramic evenly distributed. Strawberry Moon and Pinwheel bakeries to see newbusinesses and expanding busi Riffle's restaurant at 160 E. Main prides figurine. From 5-8 p.m., the following • inFerndale. nesses taking a chance in this economy. itself on affordable means and a changing Thursday) Nov. 13, kids make a snowman "Visitors can be proud of not only Dean Bach of Dino's Restaurant and mena Call (248) 924-3007. lantern. The events are free. (248) 203- supporting the arts while easing at the Lounge on Woodward in Ferndale teamed Edwards Cafe & Caterer is serving buf- 7966. Notice of Public Sale of Personal Property. Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 4 of the Self Service Storage Facility Act, State of Michigan, PS Orangeco, Inc. and/or Shurgard TRSS Inc. will conduct sale(s) at Public Storage located at 12900 Newburgh Rd Livonia MI 48150 (734)591-6447 on 11 /211 08 at 10:00 am. Sales are for cash only. Removal within 24 hours. 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Yailey of the Publish; November 6 & IS, 2008 OE086M640-3»J blends are grown and cost from $10 to Moon Sonoma Coast, $16; and 2006 Cambria WHERE MICHIGAN STANDS more than $150 per bottle. Katharine's Vineyard $1& With 56 commercial wineries (up from Today, however, wine • Worth a splurge: 2007 Msrimar Estate Don 17 in 13 years) producing more than consumers want to know 375,000 cases of wine annually, Michigan Mlguet Vineyard "Acero" $32; 2006 Franciscan Notice of Public Sale of Personal Property. not only where wine has successfully linked two growing Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 4 of the Self Service is grown, but how it's Cuves Sauvage, $40; and 2006 Pat'z & Hal! industries: agriculture and tourism, under Storage Facility Act, State of Michigan, PS Orangeco, Inc. and/or grown. Hyde Vineyard, $55. '" Shurgard TRS, Inc. will conduct sale(s) at Public Storage located the moniker of agritourism. at 30300 Plymouth Rd. Livonia MI 48.150 (734)522-2274 on 11/21/ Although winegrowing i Wallet-friendly: 2007 McMants, $10, Also, according to Michigan Wines offi 08 at 9:30 am. Sales are for cash only. Removal within 24 hours. y terms such as organic and cial Web site, Michigan's wine industry For sale and storage units in which rent and fees are past due. biodynamic have drawn accounts for more than 5,000 jobs across consumer curiosity, most ners have adopted socially and environ the state for a payroll of more than $190 Personal property described below in the matter of: grapes are grown sustain- mentally responsible practices. For more million and contributes $800 million to 1002 - Krysten Jones - Washer, 4 Bikes, Hot Water Heater Focus on Wine ably. "Simply put," said information on sustainable winegrowing, 2021 - Leah Anderson • - Bookcase, Washer, Dryer the state's economy annually. 2029 - Michele Bailey - • 6 Totes, 5 Boxes, TV Karen Ross, President of log on to sustainablewinegrowing.org. 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Feel the energy ofth e Native drums as the dancers twirl and sing. Peek inside a traditional tepee and wig wam. And check out the unique wares at the Native American Arts & Crafts Bazaar, where more than 40 traders from across the Midwest and East Coast will sell handmade jewelry, pottery, blankets and more. Native Americans representing the People of the Three Fires will gather tocelebrat e the customs and culture ofth e indigenous Michigan Indians — Ottawa, Ojibwe and Potawatomi Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 9- The event is south east Michigan's premier Native American festival and mini pow wow. Scouts can earn their Native American Heritage Patch by completing the "Seven Grandfathers Teachings" program. All kids, age 3- 12 will receive a take-home Native American craft project Formerly called the Autumn Harvest Indian Festival, the Native American Festival and Mini Pow Wow honors Michigan's native people. According to the 2000 Census, Michigan has the 10th highest Native American population in the United States with more than 122,000 American Indians and Alaskan Natives. Our state has the fourth highest Native American population east of the Mississippi River and 12 federally recognized tribes. Tickets are $7-50 per persoa Children age 2 Theresa Johnson, Martin Wa and under are free. Parking is free. The Southfield are members of the Little Ri Pavilion is located at he Southfield Civic Center, Indians. They will perform al 26000 Evergreen, south of 11 Mile. Visit www. and drummers, at the 16th N MetroParentEvents.com or call (248) 398-3400. and Mini Pow Wow, Saturday -LanaMini Southfield Civic Center. JAZZ phone at (734) 394-5460 or at than 2 ALL COOKTOPS ON SALE FROM PAGE D1 the Cherry Hill box office, 10 Philha a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Friday, Philha p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 and 2 p.m., 7-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, and Nation ML DISHWASHERS ON SALE Saturday, Nov. 8, The Sounds 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sunday. Sympr of Canton perform a We are the Need more? The ALL CABINET DISPLAYS World concert at the Village Also at 8 p.m. on Nov. 8 at also pi Theater at Cherry Hill, 50400 Ward Presbyterian Church, piece t Cherry Hill Road, Canton, 40000 Six Mile, Northville, James jn_i.Kli.icUi vvilU llaa Uccil (734)394-5300. (248) 374-7400, The honored by The American Sounds of Canton is a group Plymouth Symphony presents Music Center, The American of singers age 55 and up who Music From the Heartland with Society of Composers, Authors sing songs from across the West Bloomfield's David Syme and Publishers, ASCAP (annu globe like La Vie en Rose, performing Evard Grieg's Piano ally 1990-2006), The American Home Appliance Somewhere My Love, TheLion Concerto in A Minor. Symphony Orchestra League Sleeps Tonight, Brazil, and The Julliard-trained musician and others. 34224 Plymouth Road • Livonia • Ml 734.427.7310 Scarborough Fair. represented the U.S.A. in inter Tickets are $25 foradults , $20 1/4 mile West of Farminqton Rd. Tickets are $10 for adults national piano competitions in for seniors and $10 for students. Hours: Nl-F 10-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5 and $8 for seniors and youth. Moscow and Warsaw to critical Order tickets online at www. Purchase online at www.can- acclaim. plymouthsymphony.org or ¢734) www.waltershomeappliance.com ton-mi.org/villagetheater, by His career includes more 451-2112. l3(Hh Se.isor: joe Lovano us Mve wumtec 20 .MI : Jason Moran UMS Schoolcraft College A^ >>VI- • • V w. 7¾. ., V Emanuel Ax r:lYefim Bronfman Sunday, November 9, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. ents Schoolcraft College Physical Education Building and Seven Mile Roads Livonia, Michigan r • A A.--=ilJ,V b.. .. iL. «V S».> A i V . f "I • i " n w Admission $2.00 5-12 50^ under 5 free Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra w: For more information call 734-462-4518 or visitwww.schoolcraft.edu/foundation/events urns Call oi Click Foi Tickets! r i>, . Mn«h» if IP ipi. 734.764.2533 wv.-w.unis.org 2 L J Space Provided by the Observer & Eccentric Newspapers *• A. • t • I fil '• «1 (*) Observer & Eccentric j Thursday, November 6,2008 www.hometownlife.com BYSTEPHAN1EANGELYNCAS0LA 16,000 mirrors adorning the Great Hall O&E STAFF WRITER — a twinkling design delight that returns from last year's opening. "From the street It's been nearly a year since the grand it's unbelievable at night," said Fischer. re-opening of the expanded and fully-ren Revelers can expect a vibrant cabaret ovated Detroit Institute of Arts, and noth feel with aerialists performing around ing marks the passage of that time like the museum from New York City's SOTU the museum's major annual fund-rais Productions. They'll be adorned in ing gala known as Arts Alive. Formerly sequins and feathers, corsets and top hats, known as Under the Stars, the 2008 and offering choreographed numbers theme builds on the current DIA exhibi as well as perching on swings. Listen for tion Monet to Dali: Modern Mastersfrom music by DJ Rashida, of Ameiica's Best the Cleveland Museum of Art. Dance Crew. She's opened for the likes of According to co-chairperson Jennifer Kanye West and The Roots. In an effort Fischer of Bloomfield Hills, the works to provide something for everyone, addi by Cezanne, Renoir, Monet and Matisse tional performers include a sultry chan- included in this visiting exhibit inspired a teuse as well as the Mel Ball Orchestra. new-found French flair, altering the title "The beauty of any party is that you get to Les Arts Vivants! everyone up and dancing," said Fischer. "I've always thought of the DIA as Though the entire museum was open one ofth e great jewels of Detroit," said for this event last year, this year guests Fischer, who organized the event along will traverse the Kresge Court. Rivera with Mary Kay Crain. "I also believe the Court and the Great Hall. The Monet to entire area where the DIA is an absolutely Dali exhibit will be open for patrons to critical part of the downtown area." And peruse. 'We were trying desperately to get for her, Arts Alive is a means to protect a flavor of the times of these artists," said the cultural center of Metro Detroit for Fischer. visitors and residents alike. More than a museum, the DIA offers DJ Rashida will perform at this year's Detroit Institute of lectures, films, children's art education, As such, the seated dinner will include Arts Les Arts Vivants fundraisinq gala. and evening entertainment for families, Steak Tartar, Veal Chops with Mushroom she said, adding that the money raised Fricassee and Grand Marnier Souffle, through Arts Alive "does so many things." while the strolling supper includes Fois Last year the event raised more than $1 Gras, Petite Lobster Pie and Rock Shrimp million to support the museum's re-open Martini. Late-comers will be treated What: The DlA's largest annual fund-raiser, Arts Alive, to assorted French cheeses, chocolates, ing and paid for the DIA to be open and earns a Moulin Rouge theme this year. free to the public for its first month of pro gelato and an elaborate coffee station. gramming. This year, Fischer recognized, And French wines from Cotes du Rhone When: 6 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, Nov. 8 times are more financially challenging to Chateauneuf-du-Pape will compliment Where: The Detroit Institute of Arts than ever. As such, she believes its an even the dishes. "Truly, the food is amazing, Tickets: $200 for Les Folies Bergere late-night more crucial time to support the arts. said Fischer. "There will be everything revelers afterglow at 9 p.m.; $600 for La Brasserie you could possibly imagine." Fouquets, including a strolling supper at 7:30 p.m. STUNNING ENVIRONMENT Though last year's Arts Alive drew and afterglow; and the entire evening at $2,500 The DIA itself, she said, sets this gala 2,500 people, Fischer couldn't venture for La Moulin Rouge, including a 6 p.m. champagne apart from a host of others. "To have a set a guess as to how many would attend ting that beautiful is just incomparable," this year. She did say that the funding is reception, 7 p.m. dinner by chef Georges Perrier of she said. "To be standing, sitting, din much-needed and, while it's a difficult Philadelphia's Le Sec Fin, a performance by New ing or eating with the Rivera murals all time in Detroit, organizers hope for a York's SOTU Productions, and an afterglow. around you, to me that's beyond enchant good crowd. More information: Visit www.dia.org or call (313) SOTU Productions ups the ante on elegance at this year's Les Arts Vivants ing." 833-7967. benefit at the DIA. 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This film is Filtering your entertain 4596. • "The Human Condition" The funnymen play Danny rated R and now open in area ment best bets for the weekend p ' 1 Head to.the local and Wheeler, respectively, movie theaters. beginning Nov. 7, 2008: screened film event with I - „ theater to see Paul two salesmen who crash a Hear the Kings of the showing of Masaki Rudd and Seann William company truck while on an [email protected] . Leon perform songs Kobayashi's opus The Scott star in Role Models. energy-drink-fueled bender. (248) 901-2567 from the latest CD, Only By Human Condition begin g Get your comedy the Night, and earlier mate ning at noon today. The film I fix and dinner at the rial, beginning 6 p.m. with tells the story of a well-mean same time when Schoolcraft openers The Whigs, at The ing labor boss who tries '"- -4a College Theatre presents Fillmore, 2115 Woodward, incorporate humane methods the Neil Simon classic Come Detroit. Tickets $30.50- in times of grueling military Blow Your Horn as a dinner $40.50, call (248) 645-6666. service. The film will be OR theatre production tonight. presented with two intermis It all begins with dinner at sions, including a one-hour QUESTIONS? 6:30 p.m. at the VisTaTech Get settled in at the dinner break. 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Call (248) 608- see Irving Berlins White out Nov. 28 through Dec 21, on FROM PAGE Dl heart out to Whits Christmas, 8 6 and 2 p.ra Dec. % at Arts 9077. Christmas, nmning Nov. 19 the campus of Oakland University, p.m. Dec. 19-20 and 2 p.m. Dec. Auditorium, 123 Selden Ave., The Farmington Players: It's to Dec. 28,2211 Woodward, in Rochester Hills. Tickets $25- 20; tickets $4, at 17360 Lahser, Detroit. Tickets $33.50, call (313) a WondsrfulLfe, with shows Nov. Detroit; tickets $20-$100. Visit $40, call (248) 377-0300 or visit Tickets $25-$68; (248) 645-6666. Detroit Visit www.redfordtheatre. 576-5111 or visit www.shopthe- 28 to Dec 20,32332 W12 Mile, OlympiaF^tertammentxom or www.irfomeatre.com. Christmas in Concert: See com. max.com. Farmington Hills. Call (248) 553- call (248) 433-1515. Galas Tony O'Brien with Casali Holiday Onstage Home forth e Holidays: Join 2955 or visit wwwiarmington- Joe Louis Arena: Practice Christmas in Detroit: A 2008 Dancers, 8 p.m. Dec. 13, at The Nutcracker: The Jorrrey the DSOs holiday sing-along and players.org. your high-kicks for the Radio City fund-raising event supporting Redford Theatre, 17360 Lahser Ballet performs this Tchaikovsky stirring annual show, 10:45 a.m. Detroit Opera House: Meet Christmas Spectacular, running seniors of Presbyterian Villages Road, Detroit. Tickets $10; visit classic 7:30 pjm. Dec 4-6,2:30 and 8 pjn. Dec. 18; 8:30 pjn. the Wicked Witch ofth e West Nov. 21-23, at 600 Civic Center of Michigan, Nov. 14, MotorCity www.redfordtheatre.com. p.m. Dec. 6 and noon and 5 Dec. 19-20 and 3 p.m. Dec. 21, at before Dorothy traveled over the Drive, Detroit Casino and Hotel, 2901 Grand On Rim p.m. Dec. 7, at the Detroit Opera the Max M. Fisher Music Center, rainbow in Wicked, showing Tickets $24-$75. Visit River Ave., Detroit; tickets $175- RedfordTheatre: It's a double House, 1526 Broadway Detroit. 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit. Call Dec 10 to Jan. 4,2009, at 1526 OlympiaEntertainmentcom or $300: Wear cocktail attire. Call dose of holiday cheer at this Old Call (313) 237-3426 or visit www. (313)576-5111. Broadway, Detroit; tickets $33- call (248) 433-1515. (248)281-2040. Redford historic theater, begin michiganopera.org. Or see the Avon Players: See.A Christmas $93,(248)645-6666. Meadow Brook Theatre: ^4 ning with Miracle on 34th Street, Detroit Symphony Civic Orchestra Story, with shows Nov. 28-30, Dec Fox Theatre: Like a Christmas Carol is a long-rurining Compiled by Stephanie Angelyn Casola *« Peel and dice sweet potatoes UPROARIOUSLY RECIPES into uniform bite-sized squares. Toss in a medium bowl with the FROM PAGE Dl salt and 1 tablespoon olive oil. FUNNY! needed for moisture), crushed Spread on baking sheet and place pineapple, bourbon, and pecans. in the oven. 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Maple, West of Telegraph 248-960-5801 & Northwestern 248-969-7469 888-319-3456 HOUSE BUNNY [PG13] Bloomfield Township Bargain Matinees Daily For 248-372-2222 248-855-9091 All Shows Starting Before 6PM STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS [PG] Same Day Advance Tickets Available F0RSH0WTIMES& 11/6/08 • •••• 24 Hr. Movie Line PHOENIX THEATRES TO PURCHASE TICKETS CHANGELING [R] Please Call Theatre For BY PHONE 248-263-2111 AT BEL-AIR CENTRE UPTOWN ROCKNROLLA [R] Movies & Showtimes Detroit's CALL 248-368-1802 THE HAUNTING OF MOLLY HARTLEY [PG13] (DISCOUNTED SHOWS!!!) PALLADIUM 12 THEATRE SUNDAYTHROUGHTHURSDAY Neighborhood Theatre www.amctheatres.com ZACK AND MIRI MAKE A PORNO [R] 250 N. Old Woodward Ave. FORD WYOMING 10100 E. Eight Mile Rd. HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 3 [G] MICHIGAN THEATER Downtown Birmingham SAWV[R] DRIVE-IN THEATRE E. of Van Dyke BIRMINGHAM 8 603 E.Liberty •Ann Arbor 248-644-FILM 211S. Old Woodward Ave. PRIDE & GLORY [R] Ford Rd. & Wyoming • Dearborn 313-438-3494 W[PG13] 734-668-T1ME www.phoenixmovies.net 248-644-3456 Downtown Birmingham 313-846-6910 www.palladiuml 2.com MAX PAYNE [PG13] 734-668-8463 Bargain Matinees Before 6 PM. 248-644-FILM Visit The PEA - Uptown Palladium SEX DRIVE ER] www.michtheater.org For Group Sales, Special Events & Hosts the Exclusive Dinner and a Movie THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES [PG13J TWO GREAT MOVIES FOR $3.50 Regular Adult; $6.75 Students, Seniors & Field Trips PLEASE CALL Package at the Premiere Entertainment www.birmingham8.com BODY OF LIES [R] THE PRICE OF ONE!! Children Under 12 248-788-5785 Auditorium. You Can Experience the Best CITY OF EMBER [PG] Movie-Going Experience Tonight! •jji www.hometownlife.com Observer S Eccentric j Thursday, November 6,2008 (LWReGc) D7 Send Items for consideration in Get Out! at least two Thursdays, Jan. 9,2009, Jan. 30,2009, March weeks in advance to Laita Mini, Observer i Eccentric 13,2009 and May 8,2009, (248) 559-2095, and Mirror Newspapers, SOS E. Maple, Birmingham, Ml www.detroitchamberwinds.org. 46009, or e-mail [email protected]. Selgiman Performing Arts Center: Prazak Quartet, Nov. 15; Christian Tetelaff, violin, Dec. 6; Denyce Graves, mezzo-soprano, Jan. ART 24,2009; ATOS Trio, Feb. 7.2009; Garrick • Arnotd KteinGallery: 32782 Woodward, Royal Ohlsson, piano, March 21,2009; Guarneri Oak, (248) 647-7709. String Quartet, April 11,2009; Pacifica Art leaders-Gailery; Henry Asencio One Man Quartet with Erik Ronmark, saxophone, April Show, through Nov. 15,33030 Northwestern 18,2009; Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio Hwy„ West Bloomf ieid, (248) 539-0262, www. with the Miami String Quartet, May 16,2009; artleaders.com. Yefim Bronfman, piano, May 30,2009. All Art-Rageoas Gallery: 35 N. Main, Mt. Clemens, concerts 8 p.m. Saturdays, Tickets, S25-S75, (586)307-3604. 22305 West 13 Mile, Beverly Hills, (248) 855- &*." • - • Biddle Gallery: 2840 Biddl.e, Wyandotte, (734) 6070 or visit www.ComeHearCMSD.org. :¾ J. . • - - - • 281-4779.www.biddiegallery.com. University Musical Society: Estonian Cafe 84: "The Green Show" featuring Detroit Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Nov. 13, Hill Up S Coming Artists Guild, 14084 Lakeside Auditorium, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Blvd., Shelby Township, (5.86) 913-3773. Church, 2250 E. Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor; Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center: 1516 Cranbrook Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra, Nov. 16, Hill (between 14 and 15 Mile roads), Birmingham, Auditorium, 825 N. University, Ann Arbor. Call www.BBArtCenter.org, (248) 644-0866. (734) 764-2538 or www.ums.org. Birmingham Conference Center: 31301 Evergreen, Birmingham. CHORAL Birmingham Unitarian Church: 38651 Woodward, BechRidgeChorale:45700 Six Mile, Northville, Bloomfield Hills, (248) 647-2380. www.beckridgechorale.org or call (734) ™§ Bohemian National Home Gallery: 2009 Tillman, 416-9885. Detroit, (313) 525-5253, www.jeromium. Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts: 350 com/bohouse.htm. Madison, Detroit. (313) 887-8500, www. Cary Gallery: Photographs by Nancy Stocking musichall.org. and by Ron Teachworth, Nov. 15to Dec. 13, Farminoton Community Chorus: Seligman 226 Walnut, Rochester. (248) 651-3656. Performing Arts Center of Detroit Country CROP: 4160 Woodward, Detroit, (313) 833-9901, Day High School, 22305 W. 13 Mile, at Lahser, www.cpop.com. Gargano, Susan Beiner and many others, AUDITIONS in Beverly Hills, (248) 669-4146. Detroit Artist Market: Art for the Holidays, Nov. 7 530 Hilton, Ferndale, (248) 342-5074, www. - Madrigal Chorale of Southfield: Rochester Church Farmington Hills Youth Choir: Wexford Hall, Costick to Dec. 21,4719 Woodward, Detroit. nextstepstudio.com. of Christ, 240 W. Avon. Rochester Hills, (248) Center, 28600 W.11 Mile, in Farmington Hills, M Art Studio: Bob Ross-style painting class Northville Art House: 215 W. Cady, (248) 344- 352-9527. (248)473-1859. es, 1-5 p.m. one Sunday per month; free fine 0497, www.northvillearts.org. First Presbyterian Church: A German Requiem by art portfolio assessments for college-bound Oakland University Art Gallery: "Domestified BOOKS/LITERATURE Johannes Brahms,7:30 p.m; Nov. 7; Welcome students, 28691N. Lilley, Canton, (734) 453 Angst: Second Reading, new projects by Birmingham Area Seniors Coordinating Council and All Wonders, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19; Psenturies -3710, www.dmartstudio.com. Chido Johnson," through Nov. 23, opening • Center: 2121 Midvale, Birmingham, (248)203- of Psalms, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 9,2009; How Can Farmington City Gallery: Costick Center, 2860011 reception Nov. 8, at 208 Wilson Hall, Oakland 5270. You Keep From Singing?, 4 p.m. Feb. 8,2009; Mile, (248) 473-1856. University, Rochester, (248) 370-3005. Borders Ann Arbor: 612 E. Liberty, Ann Arbor. Pipedustersw/organist Tom Trenney, 7:30 Orchard lake Framing S Gallery: Works in Oil £ Fanintfon Community Library: 23500 Liberty, (734)668-7652. p.m. April 17,2009; Music for a Cathedral, Pastel by Sharon Will, October, 4301 Orchard Borders Dearborn: 5601 Mercury Dr., Dearborn, 7:30 p.m. May 22,2009,1669 W. Maple, (248) 553.6261, www.suzannebaurnan.com. Lake Road, West Bloomfield, (248) 538-9021, First United Hethodist Church: 1589 W. Maple, (313)271-4441. Birmingham, (248) 644-2040 x 136, ttren- www:orchardlakeframing.com. BordersFarminotonHills: 30995 Orchard Lake • [email protected]. Birmingham. Paint Creek Center for the Arts: Amanda Thatch GallerylVT: Village Theatre at Cherry Hill, Road, (248) 737.0110. Oakland Choral Society: "St. Nicholas" and and Andrew Thompson, through Nov. 8; Tom Borders Novi: 43075 Crescent Blvd., (248) "Wachet auf," Dec. 6.; "Messiah," Dec; 14,620 50400 Cherry Hill Road, Canton, (734) 394- Carey's Scary Monsters, through Nov. 8; 5300, www.canton-mi.org/villagetheater, 347-0780 Romeo Street, Rochester, $15-$50, (248) 391- Holiday Objects Up and Down, Nov. 22-Jan. 3, Barnes £ Noble Royal Oak: 500 S. Main, Royal Oak. 0184. Plymouth Oratorio Society: First United www.wsg-art.com. 2009, shoppers preview, 9 a.m.-noon Nov. II, Gateria at Orchard Lake: "Insights" by sculptor CampusMartius: Saturday Book Club, Campus Methodist Church, 45201N.Territorial Road, • Duo takes stage reception and silent auction, 7-10 p.m. Nov. Martius, next to the Compuware Building, Plymouth, (734) 455-8353. Evelyn 8achorski-Bowman, through Nov. 22,407 Pine, Rochester, (248) 651-4110, www. The Aituras Duo will take the stage during the second concert of the 30, Building 8, Orchard Lake Schools, 3535 Detroit, http://www2.wsupress.wayne. Rackham Choir: "Too Hot To Handel," Nov. Vivace Music Series, 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 at Birmingham Temple, pccart.org. edu/news.php/ Indian Trail, Orchard Lake, (248) 683-0345. 29-30, Detroit Opera House; "An Affair To 28611 West 12 Mile Road in Farmington Hilfs. With Scott Hill on Habatat Galleries: 4400 Ferniee, Royal Oak, PaulKotola Projects; Kathleen McShane's Westland Public Library: 6123 Central City Remember," Feb. 14,2009, Club Venetian, (248) 554-0590, www.habatat.com. "Fixity's Rainbow," through Nov. 26,23255' Parkway, (734) 326-6123. Madison Heights; "Dear Mrs. Parks" with the' guitar, and Carlos Boltes on viola and charango, a traditional South Janice CharachGallery: Jewish Community Woodward, Ferndale, (248) 544-3020, www. Detroit Symphony Orchestra, March 6-8, American stringed instrument, the duo alternates between works Center of Metropolitan Detroit, 6600 W. paulkotula.com. CHAMBER 2009, Orchestra Hall, Detroit; "The Armed by Johann Sebastian Bach, South American folk rhythms and newly Maple, West Bloomfield, (238) 432-5448. Pewabic Pottery: 10125 E. Jefferson Ave., Birmingham Temple: Vivace Music Series Man: A Concert for Peace" with original film, commissioned music. Tickets are $21; $18 for seniors. Call (248) Detroit, (313) 822-0954, www.pewabic.org. - Aituras Duo, Nov. 8; Pianist Christopher Lawrence Street Gallery. Alice Frank: Frame of April 5,2009, Ford Center for the Performing 788-9338 or visit www.vivaceseries.org. Mind, through Nov. 29, reception, 6-9 p.m. Plymouth Community Arts Council: 774 N. Sheldon Atzinger, April 4,2009; Charlie Gabriel Arts, Dearborn, www.rackhamchoir.org. Nov. 7; Little Things Mean A Lot! Competition, Road, Plymouth, (734) 416-4278, wmplymou- Quartet with Vocalist Joan Bow, May 2,2009; Dec. 3-24; reception. 6-9 p.m.'Dec. 5,22620 tharts.com. 28611 West 12 Mile, Farmington Hills, (248) CLASSICAL Woodward, Ferndale (248) 544-0394, www. The Print Gallery: H.W. Hudgeon, original oil . 788-9338, www.vivaceseries.org. Antioch Lutheran Church: 33360 W. 13 Mile at paintings and mixed media, through Nov. 12, Detroit Chamber lndsSStrfogs:"Novemberfest," chamberwinds.org. Plymouth Symphony Orchestra: "Music From the Iawrencestreetgallery.com. Farmington Road, Farmington Hilis. Detroit Symphony Orchestra: Marek Janowski Heartland" 8 p.m. Nov. 8; "Mendelssohn, lemberg Gallery. Jane Hammond "People, 29173 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield, (248) 3 p.m. Nov. 9; First Presbyterian Church, Orchestra Canton: "Mozart's Birthday Bash," 8 356-5454, www.everythingart.com. 850 S. Old Woodward, Birmingham; leads the DSO, Nov. 6-8; Song and Dance Marimba S More," 8 p.m. Feb. 7,2009; Places and Things," through "November, p.m. Jan. 24,2009, Village Theatre at Cherry Ensemble of West Africa, Nov. 9, Max M. "Fanfare for Freedom," 8 p.m. March 14, 23241 Woodward, Ferndale, (248) 591-6623, ProgressiieArts Frame Design: 1511 North Main; "Holiday Brass," 4 p.m. Dec. 7, Christ Church Hill, 50400 Cherry Hill Road, Canton, (734) Ciawson, (248) 435-0944, www.proyressiveart.net. Cranbrook and 7:30 p.m. Christ Church Fisher Music Center, box office at 3711 2009, all at Ward Presbyterian Church, wwwJemberggallery.com., 394-5460. Woodward, www.detroitsymphony.com, (313) 40000 Six Mile, Northville; "Pops at the . Livonia Arts Commission: Fine Arts Gallery, Susanne Hilberry Gallery: 700 Livernois, Ferndale Grosse Pointe; "Fun and Games," 3 p.m. Feb. Chamber Music at the Scarab Club: Grosse Pointe (248) 541-4700, www.susannehilberrygal- 22,2009, Birmingham Unitarian Church and 576-5400. Penn, Home for the Holidays," 7 p.m. Dec. second floor; Livonia Civic Center Library, Unitarian Church, 17150 Maumee Ave., 18; Benefit Concert of the Plymouth Canton lery.com. 4 p.m. March 1,2009, Cathedral Church of St. Fox Theatre: Andrew Rieu and his Johann 32777 five Mile, (734) 466-2490; Livonia Arts Detroit, (248) 474-8930, www.scarabclub. Symphony Society, 8 p.m. April 24,2009, Paul, Detroit; "String Sundae," 3 p.m. March Strauss Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. May 19,2009; Commissioners, Livonia City Hall, 33000 Tangent Gallery: "The Last 9 Days of Plan 9 org/chambermusic. Penn Theatre, 760 Penniman,.Plymouth, from Washington," artwork by Eric Mesko, 29,2009 Birmingham Unitarian Church and tickets $82-$162. Civic Center Drive, (734) 466-2540. Chamber Music Society of Detroit: Seligman Max M. Fisher Music Center: Classic Broadway, (734) 451-2112, www.plymouthsymphony. Lotus Arts Gallery: Artists Charles H. Pabst, through Nov.15, opening reception 6 p.m. to • 3 p.m. April 5,2009, Grosse Pointe United Performing Arts Center, 22305 W. 13 org. midnight, 715 E. Milwaukee St., Detroit. (313) Methodist Church; "Schubert and Spice," Nov. 13-15; Home for the Holidays, Dec. 18-20; Thomas Arvld and Sergio Furnari (a life-sized Mile, Beverly Hills, (248) 855-6070, www. Marvin Hamlisch, Jan. 22-24,2009; All You Schoolcraft College: Pianist James Tocco, 8 version of the Lunchtime on a Skyscraper 877-4377.' 3 p.m. April 26,2009, First Presbyterian ComeHearCMSD.org. The Community House: 380 S. Bates, Birmingham, Church, Birmingham; Final Concert, 8 p.m. Need is Love, Feb. 12-15,2009; Pops Goes p.m. Friday, Nov. 14; Pianist Anton Nel, Feb. sculpture), now showing, 995 West Ann Arbor Detroit Chamber Winds 5 Strings: "Novemberfest," Las Vegas, March 19-22,2009; The Music of 13,2009; Avalon String Quartet, March 20, Trait, Plymouth (888) 889-4ART, www.lotu- • (248) 644-5832, www.communityhouse.com. June 20,2009, Seligman Center, (248) 559 3 p.m. Nov. 9, First Presbyterian Church, Visual Arts Association of Livonia: Livonia City HalS, 2095, www.detroitchamberwinds.org. Billy Joel, April 16-19,2009; A John Williams 2009; Cellist Robert de Maine, May 15,2009; sartsgailery.com. Birmingham; "Holiday Brass" 4 p.m. Dec. 7, Adventure, March 14-17,2009,3711 Woodward, $10, students, $20 adults, Presentation Next Step Studios E Gallery. Featuring glass works 33000 Civic Center Dr., (248) 348-4550. Hagopian World of Rugs: Detroit Chamber Winds Christ Church Cranbrook, 7:30 p.m. Christ & Strings presents "Nightnotes," 8:30 p.m. Detroit, (313) 576-5111 and online at www. Room in the VisTaTech Center. 18600 by Kaiser Suidan, Craig Paul Nowak, John Church Grosse Pointe, visit www.detroit- detroitsymphony.com. Haggerty, Livonia, (734) 462-4403. f^ fgO\ A noble people. A rich history. A weekend that celebrates both. FORD MOTOR COMPANY PRESENTS METRO PARENT'S 16TH ANNUAL 8c MINI POW WOW u a.m. - 6 p.m. » Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Southfield Pavilion 26000 Evergreen Road (1/2 mile south of 1-696) * Southfield FREE CRAFT KIT for every child AUTHENTIC NATIVE AMERICAN dancing dnd drumming SHOP our Native American bazaar for jewelry, blankets, clothing and more. THE PERFECT SCOUTING EVENT I1CKETS ADVANCE!" GROUP S*vLEb FOP TICKETS TNFORMATTON Prepare your best holiday meal ever, with recipes from star chefs Bobby Flay and Michael Symon. 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