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BY SUE MASON this will confirm that," she said. STAFF WRITER The samples will be analyzed for select metals, including Testing for contaminants in arsenic, lead and mercury. Westland's Central City Park will Groundwater samples wffl be col­ enter a new phase Monday when lected at about eight feet below the Michigan Department of ground level at each location. Environmental Quality' Vens said the work should take \ Geological Services Unit begins about two weeks. Analysis of the •• boring to obtain soil and ground­ samples will take up to eight water samples. weeks. The laboratory will have Th.e soil borings will be done at an additional 30 days to do a 65 locations in and around the report on its findings. **'•:• park. They were ordered after "Once we get the results, we'll ; surface-level tests done in March know what the contaminants are found underground wastes. and will give the information to "Sixty-five is the base number the city to determine what their for getting an idea of what's going response will be," she said. on out there," said DEQ. project The park was partially closed manager Beth Vens. "This will last November after it became give a better picture ofwha t the known that city and county offi­ city and county are dealing with." cials had. been aware of a lead TOM'HAWLEY [STAFF fflOTOGRAPHFR Vens said the locations of the contamination problem at the site Harper teifs first- and second-graders about S^rah Emma Edmonds as part of the Michigan History Museum fourth-graders set up borings was detenhined from the for several years. Elementary School in Westland. geophysical map of the 100-acre The park, owned by the county park, files and aerial photographs and leased to the city, was once that "show where the distur­ used as a dump. bances are." A majority of them Mayor William Wild took the will be in the areas of the baseball closing one step further, ordering diamonds, soccer field and it fenced offafter he became playscape. mayor in January. BY SUE MASON ing long black skirt and hat, the 10- said. "They have to do some research Several borings also are "delib­ "This initiates the next phase of STAFF WRITER year-old retold the story of Edmonds to put in context with what they read erately being done" outside the environmental testing at Central who cut her hair, bought a man's suit in the books." park to confirm mat the contami­ City Park," he said. "We look for­ What do Joe Louis, Sarah Emma and changed her name to Frank The assignment wasn't big, accord­ nation has not gone beyond the ward to cooperating with both Edmonds and Robert La Salle have Thompson in order to enlist in the ing to Muller, also a fourth-grade site. DEQ and Wayne County officials in common? Michigan Infantry Volunteers. It teacher at Edison. Students had to "The aerials show where the as this phase of testing begins." Ask fourth-graders at Edison took four tries, but once in, she show what was important to contamination stopped, the geo­ Elementary School in Westland and worked as a nurse and as a spy. Michigan either in a picture, map, physical showed it stopping there, [email protected] j (734} 953-2112 they'll give you a one-word answer - ""I thought she would be a cool dress or some form of information. Michigan. topic," said Samantha. "Mrs. (Judith) They had access to packages of infor­ The trio was among a cadre of his­ Muller pulled sticks and we got to mation on their topics, and if that torical figures that came to life when pick a topic. I chose her from the wasn't enough, they could use the students presented their Michigan story and her photograph." Internet. And considering the scope Historical Museum earlier this Students had about a month to put of the project, parental involvement month. together their projects as part of was expected, she said. They lined the walls of the gymna­ their study of Michigan history, said "At this age they need the parents sium, posters announcing who they teacher Tim Sullivan. to help and you can see that parents were, while they provided the histori­ The textbook gives a cursory intro­ did help," she added. "It's a sign they cal facts about the characters they duction to events and persons impor­ care" Editor's note: Five candidates - Bhagwan in dealing with the difficulties that portrayed. tant in the state's past, but the histor­ This is the sixth year the fourth- Dashairya, Skip Monit, Brian Mulligan, our school district feces," she said. "She was the only female member ical museum let students gain more graders have done the projects which Martha Pitsenbarger and T. Cortez Spann A Wayne resident, Pitsenbarger of the George B. McClellan veterans knowledge about important culminate in the historical museum Jr. - are campaigning for two four-year has a bachelor of science degree post," said Samantha Harper of Sarah Michigan figures and events and which is open to kindergartners terms on the Wayne-Westland Board of from Eastern Michigan Emma Edmonds, one of 400 women "puts an expert in the classroom," through fifth-graders. Education in the Tuesday, May 8, election. University and a master of social who succeeded in enlisting in the according to Sullivan. DeAndre Bathwell chose a person This is the fourth of five stories profiling work degree from the University military during the Civil War. "We try to incorporate a lot of what the candidates based on their responses of Michigan. She is a clinical Wearing a black jacket and match­ we talk about in the classroom," he PLEASE SEE MUSEUM, A6 to questions submitted to them by the social worker with Value Options Observer, . m Livonia. She currently is a voluntary A 12-year member of the probation officer with 29th . Wayne- District Court and is serving on ement case Westland school the city of Wayne's Save Our board, Martha Streets ballot question committee. A Westland woman has been sen­ Cramier-Oncza, who oversaw the fed­ • check after she received a $1,000 check Pitsenbarger She also has served on commit­ tenced to probation after pleading no eral Family Self-SufEciency Program at from Cramier-Oncza and coincidentaliy believes it is the tees for a new police station and a contest to a charge of embezzling Westland's Dorsey Community Center, went to the same bank teller the follow­ knowledge and community pool in Wayne. $1,000 in her job overseeing a city- had earlier denied any wrongdoing. ing day to cash it. experienced that Married, she and husband Jack based family assistance program. However, testimony in a February court According to the Wayne County she has amassed have three children - Sue, Patty Wayne County Circuit Court Judge hearing indicated that she deposited Prosecutor's Office, Cramier-Oncza's mat is needed and Anthony - and two grand­ Carole Youngblood Thursday sentenced $2,000 in FSS funds into her personal plea was accepted under a statute that Pitsenbarger now. children. Tonya Cramier-Oncza, 39, to three bank account and then turned over just says she took advantage of a vulnerable She is hoping According to Pitsenbarger, the years' probation and ordered to pay fees $1,000 to client Yolanda Parker. adult. voters agree. role of the school board in public and court costs totaling $1,080.' Parker testified her name had been She wasn't offered a sentence agree­ 'As a«ehool education is to set the policy According to court records, restitution forged on the $2,000 check. A bank ment in return for the plea and faced a board, we have which will provide an education was set at zero because the money in teller also testified that Cramier-Oncza sentence of probation up to 14 years in faced many diffi­ for students. question had been returned. came to the bank and claimed that prison. cult challenges, "Our policies have to reflect She had been accused of using a check Parker couldn't accompany her because She will have three years in which to but by working state mandates," she stated. "It is to embezzle the money that a struggling she was disabled, which she isn't. pay the $1,080, which includes $600 in together we have mother needed to buy. a car. Parker learned about the $2,000 court costs and $360 in supervision fees. been successful PLEASE SEE PITSENBARGER, A5

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VJA INFORMATION CENTRAL 1* The same old radio programs and titter lack of variety on music sta­ tions are enough to cause an even greater amount of stress when fac­ ing the morning commute. Take a stand and stop listening to those three tired songs. Instead, stop by the library and Students at Hoover Hoover take a few Elementary did their part to Elementary minutes to help find a cure for juvenile School third- browse the diabetes last week — in grader Kimmy audio book addition to jumping rope, Flannigan section. shooting baskets and bounc­ takes a turn at The new ing tennis balls. the end of a Janet Evanovich novel, Lean, Mean Physical education jump rope Thirteen will be made available on teacher Charles O'Laughlin during Jump CD almost as readily as the book is decided to use this year's Rope For released. weeklong Jump Rope for Heart In addition to popular fiction, Heart campaign to teach activities at revisit the classics such as Jane students about the disease. the school. Austen's Pride and Prejudice or The Two Hoover students have Old Man and the Sea by Ernest diabetes, but O'Laughlin Hemingway and experience the said he was surprised by supporting the Juvenile story from a different point of view how many students knew Diabetes Research by listening in audio book format. about disease from their Foundation this year Sometimes it is the author who own family members. instead, ''I started to cry. I lends his/her voice talents for the "Doctors and scientists was so touched." recording, enabling the reader to are working hard to try to It's important "to help understand the book as the author fix it" O'Laughlin told stu­ find a cure," said Kimmy had originally intended. dents after reading them a Flannigan, whose older The library's resources are not story, "Taking Diabetes to brother also has diabetes. limited solely to fiction materials; School." They both developed an non-fiction is also well-represented. Third-grader Kimmy unexplained fever six weeks Also in CD and cassette format, sub­ Flannigan has a special before being diagnosed, but jects in this area range anywhere pump that delivers insulin have no family history of the from David McCullough's 1776 for her body needs. First-grader disease. someone in a historical mood or for Megan Lord gets four shots Some students collected those lovers of timeless comedy and a day. pledges, and O'Laughlin will tragedy, browse through our shelf of Jump Rope for Heart usu­ add up the funds next week. Hoover E Shakespearian piays on audio. ally benefits the American A photo slide show and physical ( For some inspiration while exer­ Heart Association. sound clips from the event Charles 0 , cising, try listening to the popular Kimmy's mom, Chris are available on the Diabetes to School" to students PHOTOS BY TOM HOFFHEVER j STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER' You: The Owner's Manual, read by Flannigan, said when she Observer's Web site, before they begin their Jump Hoover Elementary third-grader Jaime Roderick works the "Skip It" station the authors Roizen and Oz. found out that Hoover was www.hometownlife.com. Rope for Heart activities. during Jump Rope for Heart activities in gym class. Audio books are a very helpful tool when attempting to learn a lan­ guage. Setting up your own lan­ guage lesson with French: The Short Course, or similar titles for a num­ ber of different languages, can be' Ford & lnkster Auto Center AROUND WESTLAND very effective when used in conjunc­ 27410 Ford Road tion with reading materials Country breakfast Friday-Sunday, May 4-6, Look ner, dancing, entertainment, If you have any questions, please Garden City for Legion members selling the live and silent auctions, raffles see the. Reference Desk or call (734) AMVETS Post 171 and its red poppies be at the corner of and more. 326-6123.The librarians will be happy auxiliary is holding its country Ford and Wayne Road. Money St. Damian is at 29891 Joy, to show you where the audio book breakfast from 9 a.ra. to noon raised will help veterans. Westland. For more informa­ section is located and how the titles Come Visit Our Brand New Facility... today (Sunday) at the hall, 1217 Members of Harris-Kehrer tion or to purchase tickets, call are arranged. We've Upgraded to Serve You Better! Merriman, south of Cherry VFW Post 3323 also will hold a (734) 421-6130. Hill in Westland. poppy sale Thursday-Saturday, Hazardous waste Highlighted Activities * New Canopied Pumps The cost will be $4 for adults May 10-12. Look for members Independent Movie Night: 7 p.m. and $2.50 for kids up to age 12 at various intersections The Central Wayne County April 24. <- Nctf Co!'iv5.iit-iicc Store for hash browns, pancakes, throughout the city. Sanitation Authority is hosting Join us as we show the * New Larqci Service Bays eggs, sausage, bacon, biscuits a Household Hazardous Waste Independent Film Blue Vinyl{approx. and gravy, coffee and tea. Milk Cruise nights Drop-off from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 98 min, Not Rated), in honor of Earth * 24-Hour AAA Towing and juice will be available for Got a muscle car, street rod, Saturday, April 28, in Garden Day. an extra 50-cent charge. pro street or classic car just City Park at Merriman and Made in 2002, the hazards of bio- TUftiE UP Annual ice show waiting for cruise season? Cherry Hill. accumulation, pollution and the The Westland Figure Skating Well, it arrives Monday, May 7, For the first time, items such makeup of what we commonly hope Club will present its annual ice at the Harris-Kehrer VFW Post as cell phones and computers are benign plastics are tackled in show, Tropical Paradise, 3323 in Westland. will be accepted. The drop-off this documentary, a Sundance Film Includes: [Hugs, set timing, adjust iSe (if applicable} inspect cliier key wgfiB systems parts, Friday-Sunday, May 4-6, at the The Motor City Muscle Car program is open to residents of Festival winner. ehecK dstrHmtor cap, rotors wires (If applicable). Ptatmum plugs extra. Mike Modano Ice Arena, 6210 Club has moved its Monday CWCSA communities which Alt are welcome (children 10 and v velilclBS* With Coupon* Expires S3 07 N. Wildwood, Westland. Nite Crusin' to the post at 1055 include Garden City, Westland, under must be accompanied by an Showtimes at 7 p.m. May 4, S.Wayne Road and Avondale. Wayne, Inkster and Dearborn adult). 6 p.m. May 5 and 1 p.m. May 6. Hours are 6-9 p.m., and there Heights. Science Fiction and Fantasy RADIATOR will be door prizes, trophies FLUSH & FILL Tickets are $8 for adults and Discussion Group: 7 p.m. April 25. $6 for children and senior citi­ and music by D J Dave Flea market Guy Gavriel Kay is a Canadian zens. For more information, Holloway. Spaces are available for a flea author whose work has been trans­ call the arena at (734) 729- For more information, call market, hosted by the Harris lated into 20 languages and who Includes: drabi radiator, flushcoolan t system, fill up to 2 Bullous antifreeze, check for teaks, 4560 or visit the club's Web (734) 721-9876. first achieved world-wide attention eheck tflemMrtatS Itoses, Den Cool Extra. Kehrer VFW Post 3323 site at when he was chosen by Christopher Most vehicles • With Coupon • Expires 5-31-07 Saturday, May 5, at the post at www.WestalandFSC.com. 1055 S. Wayne Road, Tolkien to assist incompleting The • People who eat at Applebee's Westland. Silmarillion, Chili cook-off can help a variety of Westland Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Our book for this month, The The Westland Democratic organizations through its Parking spaces are available at Lions ofAI-Rassan, is set in a world Club will have its second- Dining to Donate program. $25 each, with $10 extra for based on Moorish Spain, at the time annual chili cook-off Tuesday, Applebee's at 36475 Warren tables. of the fali of Islamic rule, if you . April 24, at the Dorsey Road will donate 20 percent of To reserve a spot send your can't make the group, you can still Community Center, on Dorsey the bill to the Westland name, address and telephone participate through the blogxheck it WHERE HOMETOWN STORIES UNFOLD south of Palmer and east of Community Foundation on number and the number of out at HOMETOWNLIFE.COM Venoy. April 26, Wild's Walkers for spaces and tables needed to http://sfwestlandiibmius.blogspot.co Cooks will be there at 5:30 Relay for Life on May 24, Kicks VFW 3323,1055 S. Wayne m. p.m.; tasters at 6 p.m. Cost is 4 Kids on June 21, Westland Road, Westland, MI 48186, Parenting Young Children $5 for tasters, who will vote for therapeutic Recreation pro­ attention Flea Marke, along During Divorce with Susan their favorite chili. Cooks also gram on July 26, Westland with a check, payable to VFW McKenna: 1 p.m. April 28. Susan Rosiek Jeannie Parent will pay a $5 entry fee. Historical Village Park on Aug. Post 3323. Children's author Susan McKenna Executive Editor Retail Sales Manager There wuTbe two categories, 23 and Motor City Harley For more information, call {Feelings Only I Know: Mom and Dad (734) 953-2100 (734) 953-2177 one for candidates/elected offi­ Owners Group to benefit Toys Richard Eberhart at (734) 812- Are Getting Divorced) will present a [email protected] [email protected] cials and another for political for Tots on Sept. 27- 7978. 30-minute workshop on parenting activists. Coupons are required to young children during divorce,.fol­ Hugh Gallagher Cathy White Beverages and desserts will indicate which organization Card Party lowed by a question and answer Managing Editor Retail Advertising Rep. be included in the cost. Extra will receive the donation. Ss. Simon and Jude Parish period and a book signing. (734)953-2149 (734) 953-2073 votes for the best chili may be will hold a Blossom Time Her book is aimed toward reas­ [email protected] [email protected] cast for $1. All proceeds will luncheon and card party 11 suring children about the changes Sue Mason benefit the Westland St. Damian will hold its a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, May 11, that may be coming to their fami­ Community Editor Democratic Club. ninth annual auction Saturday, at the church, 32500 Palmer, lies. (734) 953-2112 For more information call April 28. This year's theme is east of Venoy in Westland. [email protected] Mike at (734) 788-1550 or Nan Hawaiian Luau. There will be a Bring a friend and play cards Information Central is compiled by at (734) 674-7327. live auction, featuring a trip to or games of your choice. Mary Beth Fixler of the William P. Newsroom (734) 953-2104 Fax (734) 591-7279 Maui. Tickets are $6. For reserva­ Faust Public Library, 6123 Central Sports Nightline (734)953-2104 Poppy sales Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets tions, call (734) 722-1343. 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To find members of the von Trapp family for Churchill High School's upcoming all- school musical, organizers looked beyond the halls. BY REBECCA JONES to lose due to a drop in enroll­ More than 100 local ele­ STAFF WRITER ment. mentary students auditioned In another scenario, if the dis­ for four spots in the stage Facing a deficit of at least $4.5 trict received $100 more per version of the popular story, million, Livonia Public Schools student next year, which match­ which has more serious is looking at cutting 13 jobs, es a recent proposal by undertones than the movie increasing class sizes at the ele­ Democrats in the House of adaptation. mentary schools and finding Representatives, LPS would "It's emotional. It's funny ways to raise more money next have a shortfall of $5.8 million. too in some parts," said year, school officials said With no funding increase, Christina Walrad, a Johnson Monday. LPS would have a $7.5 million Elementary School student, That's under the best case of deficit. Up to 30 positions would who plays Marta. three scenarios presented to have to be cut. "If (people) love the movie, school board members. The In any case, LPS will dip into they'll love this one even deficit could reach as high as its fund balance to cover part of more," added Walrad, who $7.5 million, if the school district the shortfall. The district has also played Dorothy in The gets no funding increase from about $8 million in that Wizard ofOz last year at her Lansing. account. school. Supt. Randy Liepa suggested A public hearing is set for The Ton}- award-winning $1.8 million in cuts and fee Tuesday, April 24. musical The Sound of Music increases. He recommends tak­ If any teachers will be laid off, will be presented at 7:30 p.m. ing another $2.2 million from notices must go out in early Thursday, April 26, Friday, PHOTOS BY TOM HOFFMEYER | STAFF PHOTOGRAFHER the district's fund balance and June. April 27 and Saturday, April Churchill's Rachel Lambert as Maria, left, rehearses a scene with students from various different Livonia lower investigating other ways to raise However, Liepa said he hoped 28 in Churchill's auditorium. schools as the VonTrapp family children for the school's production of The Sound of Music. -or save-$500,000. most of the staffing cuts could be It will be the final curtain Enrollment is expected to fall made through attrition. call for director Patricia by 357 students, resulting in $3 Of 90 retiring staff members Hutchinson, who retired in million less revenue. who are paid through the gener­ January-, but agreed to direct LPS also has to budget for $5 al fund, LPS plans to replace 76, the spring show. . Vi» million more in expenses. Costs Liepa said. In addition to popular A* will actually increase by more Recommended staffing cuts song-and-dance numbers, than $10 million, but the district include six administrators; five the Churchill production will save $4.9 million in. payroll elementary teachers and 2.5 stu­ develops the subplots, includ­ ft 4| Churchill and retirement costs through an dent services personnel, such as ing the Nazi takeover in jr * students early retirement incentive social workers and psycholo­ Austria. Rachel Lambert offered to teachers, principals gists. "We're trying to make peo­ as Maria, left, and other administrators. To increase revenue, the dis­ ple understand that loss of and Ethan Budget talks will continue trict may double the amount freedom," Hutchinson said. Hedeen as over the next two months. that athletes are charged to par­ "While it's a happy show, K Capt. VonTrapp, School board trustees have ticipate in high school and mid­ people have to understand it right, rehearse until June 18 to approve a budg­ dle school sports. Advertising on is a really meaningful story," a scene from et, but because the state budget buses and at athletic events will said Churchill senior Ethan W Bate-- the school's is uncertain, LPS officials could also be explored, Liepa said. Hedeen, a student in the production of only proffer guesses for now Other suggestions include Creative and Performing Arts The Sound of about how much money the dis­ cutting the amount of money program who plays Captain Music. trict will actually have. spent on professional develop- ;, von Trapp. "We have to pick a point to ment by half, moving the gym- -; People may be offended at schoolers is fun, said Austin Schewendennenn, Madeline adults, $8 for senior citizens have a conversation," Liepa said. nasties program to the -•' some parts, including high Hovermale, a home-schooled Crile, Kirsten Renas, Taylor and $6 for students. "That's the best we can do." Dickinson Center to save on rent- school actors portraying fifth-grader from Westland Alfano, Robert holt Biandon Tickets can be purchased LPS officials presented three and offering one-way only rides;/ Nazis, Hedeen said. "We're and a fan of the movie. Wesenberg, Rachel Rhagwat, by calling (734) 744-2650 scenarios to board members to Saturday athletic events (rid-; •„ portraying them as evil." "They're all really silly," Katlin Parzuchowski, Katie x70177 or e-mailing bhagwat- Monday. In one, LPS gets the , ers would have to find a return -; Churchill senior Rachel Walrad added. "It s funny. Lee and Katie PiBusse. [email protected], $178 per pupil increase that Gov. ride), to cut down on transporta- - Lambert, who plays Maria, Sometimes we know their A chorus of 40, on orches­ A senior citizen group Jennifer Granholm proposed in tion costs. describes youngsters as "bril­ lines and they don't." tra of 20, a crew of 10 and an matinee show is at 4 p.m. her budget, which has not been A PowerPoint presentation of liant" in their roles, "They Other principal roles adult staff of 1.5 heip fo put Wednesday, April 25. Tickets approved. the budget highlights is available really fillc'd their characters include Michael Hool, on the =?how. are S5. That would result in S3 mil­ on the district's Web site, out well" Lauren Mancewiez, Kayki Ticket prices for the lion, more funding for LPS. www.livonia.kl2.mi.us. Working with the high Adams, Julia evening shows a:-e $10 for By Rebecca Jones However, that is the same amount that the district expects [email protected] | (734) 953-2054

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CITY OF WESTLAND Project Funding Classification Objectives Location HOME Funds $32,479 Administration/ 11 A, C Level National Local Administration Planning Notice of Public Hearing for Review of a (08-HM02) Housing and Community Development CD Administration $235,179 Program Admin. 1-9 A,C In conformance with Federal HOME Program regulations, utilize 10% (08-01) of allocated HOME funds for reimbursement to the city for eligible Annual Consolidated Plan Action Plan Administer Community Development Block Grant program, federal administrative and planning costs. No new personnel will be hired. for Fiscal 2007/2008 regulations, subgrantee monitoring, housing assistance and state Use to offset the cost of staff time to administer HOME programs as ' Including Proposed Housing and housing grant programs, operate Dorsey Community Center. well as consultant fees, contractor costs, and other anticipated fees and Community Development Goals, Strategies expenses (i.e. appraisal, legal, engineering, environmental, title work, Rehab. Admin. $187,124 Low/Mod. Rehab. 11 A, C planning, banking, architectural) necessary to implement and and Proposed Use of Funds (08-02) Admin. administer the various City of Westland HOME programs. for Program Year XXXIII Administer General Rehabilitation Program, Emergency Repair, (7-01-2007/6-30-2008) BarrierFree and HOME Rental Rehabilitation Programs. Repair Set-Aside to $137,309 Homeownership 1.9' J' substandard units to meet city codes and eliminate health and. safety Non-Profit Housing Assistance hazards. Organization (Peoples' (Special BACKGROUND Housing Rehab. $108,150 Low/Mod. Rehab. 11 A Community Hope for Subrecipient) (08-03) Single Unit Resid. Homes, Inc.) (PCHFH) As required by U.S. Congressional Statutes, the City of Westland (08-HM03) prepared a Five-Year Consolidated Plan Strategy for the period July 1, Fund loans, grants, and deferred loans to provide financing to complete 2005-June 30, 2010 as a prerequisite to receiving funds from a variety programs listed under Item 05-02. Proposed funding could be used to Existing non-profit housing organization has been designated by the of federal and state sources including Community Development Block assist (3) homeowners for General Rehabilitations and assist (10) City of Westland to conduct affordable housing projects and programs Grant (CDBG), Homeless Assistance Programs, the HOME Program, homeowners with emergency repairs or barrier-free access to /initiate a revitalization of the Carver Subdivision, a distressed residential neighborhood. Planned activities include in-fiU housing on and certain other federal programs, including Section 8 housing improvements. assistance. In addition, the city prepared an annual Consolidated Plan existing lots. Another program includes the acquisition, rehabilitation, Action Plan with funding requests for project and programs for the Senior Programs $175,000 Low/Mod. Public 3,4 A,B and resale of homes that are currently vacant. No displacement of low upcoming fiscal period. (08-04) Service/Seniors income families will be permitted. . PCHFH will use a 100% recapture -Operate Senior Center on Newburgh Road. Provide services including of grant funds provision for properties sold before the end of the 2005/2010 CONSOLIDATED PLAN ACTION PLAN NARRATIVE telecare, homebound meals, congregate site lunch, emergency HOME affordability period.' PCHFH has an approved Neighborhood transportation, home chores, etc. (funding for Operation Breadbasket Preservation Plan through the State of Michigan which will provide The 2005/2010 Consolidated Plan Action Plan will provide information is $21,600 included in the amount above). The Senior Resources additional funding for the Carver Subdivision Revitalization for (2-3) regarding the financial resources which are expected to be available Department may utilize grant funding and resources from other new homes at Westshire Place. Administrative/ operating costs will be during the next five years for community development and affordable county, state, and federal sources in addition to block grant funds. allocated at $18,350 and the remaining funds, $140,527 must be used housing programs including new construction, rehabilitations, rental for project costs. assistance, home purchase assistance programs, etc. The Five Year Hegira Programs $5,000 Low/Mod. Public 1 4,6 A, E Consolidated Plan reviews various federal, state, county, and local (08-05) Service/Substance Abuse Liberty Hill $58,845 RehabilitationRehabilitation// 11 U resources as well as those of the private and nonprofit sector. Provide substance abuse counseling services to individuals and groups Scattered Site • • * " 'Special Housing and prescribe treatment programs. Housing Project Needs The Consolidated Plan Action Plan and One Year Action Plan also (05-HM04) discuss implementation for the city fiscal year 2007/2008 ¢7/1/2007-6/ First Step $5,000 Low/Mod. Public - 1 4,4,6 A, G Liberty Hill Housing Corporation is a non-profit, 501(C)(3) charitable 30/2008) in terms of the number of households to be assisted by Domestic Violence and Service/Battered Spouses corporation that leases homes to persons with developmental federal, state or local programs and to which family types the Sexual Assault Prevention disabilities. The $58,845 in funding will be used to rehabilitate to code assistance will be provided. For fiscal 2007/2008, the city anticipates (08-06) (10) single family homes located in the City of Westland and leased to programs and projects which were already projected under the 2005/10 A program to reduce incidences of spouse abuse and sexual assault, people with special needs. This scattered site project involves major Consolidated Plan Action Plan. The 2005/10 Consolidated Plan Action counseling, education, outreach, transportation, and emergency and minor rehabilitation including roof replacements, furnace Plan provided a mixture of housing programs to serve very low and shelter. replacements, upgraded bathrooms and kitchens, replacement of lower income families; owners and renters; elderly, small family and windows, walkways and driveways. The average age of each home is large family commensurate to the amount of federal and state Youth Assistance $30,000 Low/Mod. Public 14 A,Q 39 years. If these structures are not rehabilitated in the near future, assistance provided to the city. Housing rehabilitation" for owners; Program (08-07) Service/Youth the health and safety of residents may be jeopardized. This money will rehabilitation of rental property in the Norwayne and Carver Partially fund Youth Assistance Program, a juvenile counseling and be matched with other funding from both public and private sources.. Subdivisions; and the provision of Section 8 rent subsidies to all family mentoring program for disturbed delinquent youths, 716 years of age. types will continue at levels provided during the five-year period 2000- Subtotal HOME Funds 339,318 2005. The city has an established home buyer program in both the Friendship Center $32,916 Low/Mod Public 12 B Norwayne and Carver Subdivisions to encourage a greater interest in Building Expansion, Section Improvement/Senior Centers TOTAL PROPOSED CDBG BUDGET $1,216,832 homeownership amongst families who currently rent. The Westland 108 Loan Payment (08-08) Regular Block Grant Allocation: $1,085,438 Housing Commission (WHO will continue to operate its Family Self- Construct additional space at the Westland Friendship Center due to CDBG Program Income: $100,000 Sufficiency Program for up to as many as (37) interested families who the increasing number of seniors participating in daily activities at the Reprogrammed Funds $31,394 are currently receiving Section 8 Housing Assistance benefits. The Center. A total of 4,620 sq.ft. addition was constructed on the east side program encourages families to either work or obtain an education and of the existing assembly hall. The addition houses (4) new activity TOTAL PROPOSED HOME BUDGET- $339,318 become independent of government assistance. In April of 1999, the rooms with folding partition walls. The total project cost was U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development $329,318 Commission began to administer 212 Housing Preservation Vouchers $863,487(excluding architectural fees and interest on the project HOME Program Income: $10,000 at the Pointe West Apartment complex in Westland. This contract was financing). A primary loan was obtained from HUD via the Section awarded to WHC by HUD when the owners opted out of their long- 108 loan program in the amount of $530,000 and $100,000 was LOCATIONS: term contract with HUD. WHC has also aggressively pursued scarce budgeted for the project in the fiscal 1997/98 Consolidated Plan Action Plan. Repayment will be made in five years for the first loan. The A. Citywide impact for low/moderate income persons housing vouchers by taking over administration of the City of Wayne B. 1119 N. Newburgh Road, Westland, MI 48185 Housing Commission's 27 voucher program, and participating in a difference between the revised project cost and the allocated funding C. 32715 Dorsey Road, Westland, MI 48186 senior citizen housing conversion action in Royal Oak Township which was met by the city obtaining a second, concurrent 108 loan in the provided the WHC with an additional 200 housing vouchers under its amount of $300,000 with a term of ten (10) years. The $39,000 in D. Census Tract 5685, Norwayne, (Wildwood, Palmer, Glenwood, and administration. The WHC is now the third largest housing funding represents scheduled loan repayments of both principal and Merriman) commission located in Wayne County. interest for both loans. E. 8623 N. Wayne Road, Suite 156, Westland, MI 48185 F. Bailey Recreation Center, 36651 Ford, Westland, MI 48185 Outreach Ordinance/$91,000 G. 44567 Pinetree Drive, Plymouth, MI 48170 The city will continue with the implementation of its Carver Code Low/Mod Public 16 K H. Census Tract 5690 (Annapolis, Inkster, Van Born, and Middlebelt) Subdivision Revitalization Plan and has designated a nonprofit Compliance Improvement I. Census Tract 5689 (Annapolis, Van Born, Middlebelt and Henry housing provider, Peoples' Community Hope for Homes, to continue Officer Ruff) ' affordable housing initiatives including in-fill housing on vacant lots (08-09) J. Census Tract 5690, Carver Subdivision (Annapolis, Harrison, Van and an acquisition, rehabilitation and resale program for vacant The Building Department will locate a licensed building official at the Born, and Middlebelt) homes. PCHFH may also undertake some demolition activities to Dorsey Community Center. This would provide daily access for K. CDBG target areas citywide remove long term, vacant, substandard housing. In its place, PCHFH residents and landlords to resolve health, safety and code compliance L. Stottlemeyer Park, Census Tract 5689, Dancy south of Annapolis, will build new construction, single-family homes. PCHFH has an issues including securing and maintaining abandoned buildings. This Westland, MI 48186 approved Neighborhood Preservation Program with the Michigan position would also monitor senior and family apartment complexes, as M. Fire Station #5,28801 Annapolis Road, Westland, MI 48186 State Housing Development Authority. Housing construction is well well as group homes for code compliance; also, commercial structures N. St. James United Methodist Church, 30055 Annapolis, Westland, underway at Westshire Place, a new subdivision in the city, abutting MI 48186 Carver Subdivision., Currier Street has been.buihVand storm and located in distressed areas.. This position reports directly to the Building Director. 0. Wayne Road (museum property south of Wayne & Marquette) sanitary sewers have been installed. An existing watermain has been P. Fire Station #1, 36435 Ford Road, Westland MI 48185 upgraded to current standards. A total of (34) new homes will be Carver Sub. Fire $87,650 Low/Mod Public 12 M Q. Youth Assistance Office, Westland Police Department, 36701 Ford constructed of which (17) have been completed to date and another Station No. 5, Improvement Road, Westland, MI 48185 ., (17) are underway or in the' planning stages. PCHFH has been chosen Section 108 Loan Payment R. Area bounded by Wildwood, Palmer, Glenwood and Chesapeake by the city as the Designated Developer for the Currier Street project. (08-10) and Ohio road right-of-way PCHFH had a competitive proposal process to select three qualified Engineer and construct a 4,823 sq.ft. fire station, No. 5, in the Carver S. Area west of CSX Railroad, north of Cherry Hill, east of Hix Rd builders to construct the new homes. A total of (14) or 41% of the new Subdivision (CT 5690) at the southeast corner of Annapolis and Irene and south of Marquette homes, at a minimum, will be available for moderate-income families Roads. The facility is built on city-owned property and is manned full- T. Area east of CSX Railroad, north of Cherry Hill only. time to provide emergency medical, advanced life-support, and fire response. An office has been constructed for Community Policing and ONE YEAR ACTION PLAN FOR FISCAL 2007/2008 (07/01/04 - 6/ Homeless shelter programs will continue as is, with Wayne County and this will be manned on a part-time basis. The total cost of the project, 30/05) local governments needing to plan for transitional and permanent which is still to be completed, is estimated to be $1,180,000 which housing for the homeless. Supportive housing programs for special includes the architectural/engineering, sitework, building, furnishings, Listed below is the total anticipated funding to be received by the City needs individuals will continue to be provided by countryside nonprofit and equipment to make the station operational. Funding consisted of of Westland from federal and state sources: organizations who may possibly be subject to budget cutbacks. It is $539,393 in CDBG funds and $700,000 section 108 loan which will be 1. Community Development Block Grant - Estimated assumed that Wayne County will continue to support the operation of repaid in annual increments over a ten-year period. The city pledged funding to be received by City of Westland from HUD the Wayne County Family Center which provides (23-25) units of its full faith and credit to collateralize this loan. Surplus funds will be emergency shelter. The shelter is operated through a contract with used to construct a 19,584 sq.ft. children's playground adjacent to the Time Period for Expenditures (12 Months). $1,085,438 Lutheran Social Services of Michigan. fire facility including site preparation, play surface materials, 2. Program income allocated to new CDBG projects equipment, furnishings, and landscaping, etc. The $107,605 in funding and programs. The Westland Department Housing and Community Development will represents a scheduled payment of principal and interest for the monitor the progress and implementation of the Consolidated Plan $700,000 section 108 loan. Time period for expenditure(12) months. $ 100,000 and provide reports to various commissions, HUD, and the local legislative body on a regular' basis. 1. Program income allocated to new HOME projects Neighborhood $70,000 K and programs. Resource/Code ANNUAL ACTION PLAN • YEAR XXXIII COMMUNITY Compliance Officer Time period for expenditures - (12) months. $10,000 DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME PROGRAM (08-11) 4. Participating Jurisdiction HOME funds received The City of Westland anticipates receiving approximately $1,085,438 This position in the Police' Department will handle 50% code directly from HUD. in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the Year enforcement to remove illegal and junk vehicles as well as hazardous XXXIII Program which begins July 1, 2007, from the Department of materials both individually and in support of an ordinance officer and Time period for expenditures - (24) Months. $329,318 Housing and Urban Development. It is proposed to utilize $100,000 in a fire code inspector working with potentially violent situations in 5. Annual contract authority from HUD for 827 Section program income returned to the city from loan and grant repayments CDBG targeted neighborhoods. Areas focused upon will be-schools, 8 housing choice vouchers for participating families from the CDBG funded Housing Rehabilitation Program to provide an senior centers, commercial strips and high-density lower income or those on the official waiting list at 50% of median increased level of capital improvements and public service activities in housing units. The other 50% of the assigned duties will be to perform income or below. the Year XXX Program. The total expected HOME funding is community policing in CDBG target areas, and work as a school liaison $329,318. The city also anticipates receiving approximately $10,000 in officer for schools also located in CDBG target areas ($35,000 code Time period for expenditure (12) Months. $6,477,780 program income from the HOME Program. enforcement and $35,000 public service). 6. Annual contract authority from HUD for Section NATIONAL OBJECTIVES i Reconstruction of $185,813 Low/Mod Public 12 D 8 Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinator. Wages and Dorsey Road-Merriman to Venoy Improvement salary only. Contracted out; no new permanent The CDBG program was enacted by Congress in 1974 to address the (08-12) staffing. problem of deteriorating cities and neighborhoods. In order to achieve Reconstruct 5,280 l.f. of existing paved Dorsey Road from Merriman Time period for expenditure (12) Months. $32,472 this goal of revitalizing the nation's communities, the federal Road to Venoy. Current Road is in unsafe condition and has become a government established three broad national objectives to which the danger to the health and safety of the Neighborhood Strategy Area. Total Anticipated Funding: $8,035,008 City of Westland has certified it will give maximum feasible priority. The total cost of this project is estimated to be $538,232 with the DISPLACEMENT: . These objectives include: balance of the funds coming from other state and local sources. Remove existing pavement and replace with 7" concrete pavement No displacement is anticipated, for any Year XXXIII proposed project or 1. Activities which benefit low and moderate income families. with curb and remove and replace 3,600 s.f. of 4" concrete sidewalk. program. Consistent with the historical use of CDBG funds and the 2. Activities which aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or proposed projects listed above, the City of Westland will not allocate blight. Salvation Army $4,000 Low/Mod. Public 1 4,6 A, E monies where it would result in the involuntary and permanent 3. Activities which address an urgent threat to the health or safety (08-13) Service/After School Program displacement of resident's. However, if displacement should of the community- Increase existing after school program for low and moderate income unexpectedly occur, the city is prepared to assist residents so displaced youth from 35 daily to 45 daily. Program is designed to help "At Risk" LOCAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES in any of the following ways: youth academically and to go on to college or employment. 1. Preserve and/or expand the existing housing stock through 1. Payment for replacement housing; • housing rehabilitation, rental rehabilitation, and code Subtotal Year XXX CDBG Program $1,216,882 2. enforcement programs. REPROGRAMMINGOF CDBG FUNDS: Decrease; Increase; 3. 2. Conserve and upgrade 'the neighborhoods of low/moderate income 05-18 Firefighter's Park $750 4. Referrals to housing agencies; families through capital improvements and the installation of a 06-11 Dorsey Center Rooftop Heating Unit $20,000, 6. Benefits and procedures for displacement will be carried out in new public infrastructure. 06-13 Carver Subdivision Mass Grading $9,089 accordance with $he Uniform Relocation Act. 3. Improve land expand the recreational facilities for low/moderate 06-19 Cayley Park East Phase I $1,555 ....'•/..., income families, including senior citizens and the disabled. A complete statement of the city's Displacement Plan is on file in the Community Development Department at the Dorsey Community 4. Provide for, and expansion of, a varied program of social and SUBTOTAL: $31,394 community services to low/moderate income persons including TOTAL REPROGRAMMING OF FUNDS: $31,394 Center, 32715 Dorsey Road, for citizen review during normal business senior citizens. hours Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. 2007/2008 PROPOSED USE OF HOME FUNDS 5. Provide for the expansion of job opportunities for low/moderate CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND CITIZEN PARTICIPATION income persons. ' HOME Rental Rehab. Multi-Unit 1 1,9 D,H,J PLAN 6. Alleviate conditions which are detrimental to the health and Rehabilitation $110,6850 Residential safety of the residents. Program (Norwayne Citizen review and comments shall be taken at the May 17, 2007 7. Undertake planning studies for the future provision of capital and Carver Subdivisions) meeting of the Westland Community Development Citizen Advisory improvements and expansion of social and community services. (08-HM01) Committee (CDCAC),and the May 15, 2007 meeting of the Westland Housing Commission. Anyone who is unable to attend the official 8. Barrierfree accessibility projects for physically disabled and Funding to be used to continue existing HOME Rental Rehabilitation disabled persons. public hearings and wishes to comment or make Suggestions can do so in targeted neighborhoods. Anticipate (5) projects with (14) dwelling by submitting their comments in writing to the Department of 9. Expand housing opportunities for low income families with units for renters at 60% of median income. Must bring entire unit up special initiatives including new construction single family Housing and Community Development at 32715 Dorsey Road, to the currently adopted 2000 Michigan Residential Code, both interior Westland, MI 48186. Technical assistance will be provided on a homes; multi-family or a senior citizen residential rental projects; and exterior. Program provides 50% of total project cost up to a horaebuyer program with financial incentives for low/moderate limited, as needed basis to low, very low and extremely low income maximum of $14,999 per unit. Lead-based paint affected items which resident groups that require assistance in developing proposals for income families who are renting and wish to purchase new and need to be repaired or replaced will have a 75% program participation. existing housing; in-fill housing for vacant lots in existing eligible projects, approved by the city under the consolidated Owner provides the remaining projeet funds from non-government submission. A full copy of the revised Citizen Participation Plan is on neighborhoods; and, an acquisition, rehabilitation and resale sources. Rents are restricted for a five-year period. No displacement program. file in the Housing and Community Development Department during of families permitted under program. Due to new HUD regulations for normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. • ' lead-based paint inspection and abatement in all federally assisted 2007/2008 PROPOSED USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT housing projects, anticipate a significant reduction of units BLOCK GRANT FUNDS participating and units completed; and an increased cost and time WILLIAM R. WILD, Mayor factor to complete all units beginning in fiscal 2007/2008. (CT 5685 City of Westland Consistent t with the abovestated objectives, the Administration is and CT 5690 proposing the following list of projects/programs for the city's Year XXX Community Development Block Grant Program. Publish: April 22,2007

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ports it. MHS offers 'Pawsitive Start' seminars PITSENBARGER "It's comprehensive and rigor­ FROM PAGE A1 ous, but I feel money should have Make a "pawsitive" step in Pet Education Center. "The the reality of life sets in once and behavior consultations been provided for the training the right direction at the free Pawsitive Start seminars a class is completed," Bentley also are available in select our role to ensure education to all and implementation of the new Michigan Humane Society offer a 'taste' of our program, said. "There may come a time locations. of our students." school curriculum" she stated. Pet Education Center by without the commitment." when either the guardian or All PEC programs are com­ Gov. Jennifer Granholm is ask­ 'As a school board, we want to attending a free monthly Pawsitive Start seminars their dog needs a training mitted to strengthening the ing school districts to find ways to provide our students with a qual­ seminar, dubbed "Pawsitive are'for humans only. refresher. The key to the human-animal bond and uti­ share services and save money, ity education." Start." Although developed for new PEC Promise, combined lize effective, humane, posi­ but, according to Pitseribarger, When asked what one thing Open for all dog guardians, dog guardians, everyone who .with the proven results our tive reinforcement training the district has "multiple areas she would change about public the seminars will be held 7- would like to improve his or training is known for, is sim­ and behavior modification where regionalized services exist." education, if she could, 8:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of her dog's house manners is ple: once your dog is a mem­ techniques. A 20 percent "We regionalize special educa­ Pitsenbarger focused on financ­ every month at the Michigan welcome to attend. ber of the PEC family, they discount on group training tion, we have agreements with ing. Humane Society's Berman In addition to the free are a member for life." classes is available for dogs other school districts to utilize "I would have a consistent and Center for Animal Care in monthly seminars, the Pet The Michigan Humane adopted from any shelter or our excellent career tech center," equitable funding system," she Westland. No pre-registra- Education Center offers a Society Pet Education Center rescue group. she stated. "We also are involved stated. "It is a difficult challenge tion is needed. , wide variety of classes, using (PEC) is dedicated to keeping The PEC's Behavior Help in an energy cooperative with not knowing if funding from the "With the many different humane methods for dogs of animals in loving homes Line is a free service other school districts which saves state will be cut. It is very difficult training theories and meth­ all ages, accompanied by the through education, training designed to assist animal money for the people." to balance the budget when we ods available, it can be very new PEC Promise. The PEC and socialization The PEC guardians with companion When asked about the state's don't know what the legislators confusing for canine Promise grants anyone who offers dog training classes in animal behavior questions. new high school curriculum, are doing to deal with school guardians to select the right has registered and paid for Rochester Hills, Oak Park, For more information or a Pitsenbarger stated that she sup­ funding." training program for their any PEC group class to take Waterford and at the Berman class schedule, call the Pet dogs," said CJ Bentley, behav­ the same class again, for the Center, 900 N. Newburgh Education Center at (248) ior consultant for the lifetime of the dog. north of Cherry Hill, 650-1059 or go online to Michigan Humane Society, , - u We know for some dogs, Westland. Private training www.goodindog.org. OnEN WOW. SfiF 99 Mike's iUN GOLF OUTINGS Bookstock: An all-week 97 Westland Rotary Charities IRI-aiiifcdbpMce The outing will be at Fellows Creek Golf 38000 Ann Arbo• r Rd. ;M W. _ 1.* • ., r *'S\ Course in Canton and feature an 11 a.m. ' Livonia row meatieor a i/cii - - v shotgun start to 18 holes of golf, lunch (734) 464-0330 •rmafker ' . £ and beverages on the turn, balls, tees sale of used books, DVDs and goodies, door prizes, dinner and dessert. Bookstock — an annual used Bookstock pre-sale from 8:45- media items at collection sites There also will be a skins game, and book and media sale — will be 11:45 a.m. April 29. Admission throughout the year. More Mike's Marketplace w prizes for closest to the pin and longest held Sunday, April 29, through to the early sale is $10; other­ than 700 volunteers collect drive for men and women, a hole-in-one Sunday, May 6, at Livonia's wise it is free. and sort donations and organ­ contest and other tests of skill. Laurel Park Place. The sale will continue from ize and staff the week-long FANTASTIC The cost is $125 for individual golfers, Tens of thousands of donat­ noon to 6 p.m. both Sundays sale. $450 for a foursome and $500 for the ed used books, DVDs, CDs, and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday Sponsors include the Detroit "eagle" - a foursome and the "birdie' hole books on tape, magazines and through Saturday. Jewish Coalition for Literacy, SAVINGS sponsorship of a sign on the course and records are on sale at discount Items will be sold for half- the Oakland Literacy Council, recognition in the program. prices. price on May 6, the last day of the Detroit Jewish News, Sale Starts Monday April 23rd - April 29th f Other sponsorships available include Paperbacks are $1. the sale. Schostak Brothers and r U community champion for $1,000 and clas­ Hardcover books are $3-$4. Bookstock has generated Company and a consortium of sic premium at $300. Banquet only tick­ CDs and DVDs sell for $4, more than $200,000 for litera­ Jewish communal non-profit IV ets are $50. All proceeds benefit literacy cy and education programs organizations. >%» .,. Fresh Ground Beef Registration can be completed by and education projects in met­ throughout Oakland County For more information, call Family Pack sending forms to Westland Rotary Golf ropolitan Detroit. and Detroit in its first four the Bookstock hotline at (248) Outing, 5854 N. Wayne Road, Westland, Ml Bargain shoppers and collec­ years, organizers said. , 645-7840, ext. 365 or visit GROUND 48185 or by fax to Mary at (734) 729-5436. tors can get first crack at the People donate books and www.bookstock.info. For more information, call Mary Gregosky at (734) 729-5401, Jade Smith at (734) 261-5451, Dr. Kim Shunkwiler at (734) 728-5533, Mark McConnell at (734) 421- Fresh Split - Bar-B-O 5510, Hugh Doody at (734) 710-0380 or Shooting competition aids Veterans Haven Great on the Grill Andrea Holmes at (734) 261-2161. Veterans Haven is teaming Sniper. All money raised will May 19, at the Wayne Ford FRYER Westland Chamber up with the Firing Line to help go to Veteran's Haven to help Civic League, 1645 N. Wayne The Westland Chamber of Commerce homeless veterans by sponsor­ fight homelessness with our Road, Westland. The cost of HALVES will hoid its 27th annua! golf classic ing a shooting competition to veterans. For more informa­ the dinner is $30 per person Tuesday, June 26. at the Pheasant Run help homeless veterans May tion, call Don at the Firing and includes a buffet dinner, Golf Club in Canton. 14-18 at the Firing Line, 38427 Line at (734) 326-7320 or open bar and entertainment by The classic will start with registration Webb Drive off of Hix Road, Scott at Veterans Haven at the Christy Howard Band. Lea n-Tender-8© ne&ess and a continental breakfast at 7:30 a.m. It just north of Ford. (734) 478-0822. Tickets are available at the will have a scramble format with an 8:30 Participants will compete 10 All awards and prizes will be Veterans Haven Outreach a.m. shotgun start. a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. presented will be presented at Center, 4924 Wayne Road, Each participant will receive 18 holes throughout the week. The cost an Armed Forces Day Dinner 7 Wayne, or by calling Scott of golf with a cart, free range balls, beer is a $15 donation for every p.m. to midnight Saturday, Romp at (734) 478-0822. PORK CHOPS and pop on the course, continental time a participant shoots. breakfast, lunch on the turn, contests, Participants can shoot more prizes and goodie bags and dinner at than once with the highest Arthritis Today Marvaso's Italian Grille, 6569 N. Wayne score being recorded. JOSEPH J. WEISS, M.D. RHEUMATOLOGY AH Meat Jumbo Dearborn Road, Westland. 18829 Farmington Road There will be two divisions -- 3 lb. Bag A A single golf package cost $130 while military or non-military -- Livonia, Michigan 48152 dinner only is $30. An early bird special however, people who don't Phone; (248) 478-7860 --#' DINNER 9 package - golf for foursome, hole spon­ need to compete can come out !• sorship and recognition in the program - and shoot for fun. RUPTURE OF THE BICEPS FRANKS •I -* is available at $570 before June 1 and A sponsorship program is Likely, you are familiar with the cartoon figure Popeya. The typical picture of him $620 after. available for businesses and shows the biceps muscles of his arm rising like hills rather than taking on an upward slope that characterizes these muscles in humans. For more information, call the cham­ individuals with three levels — However, there is a real life equivalent to the arm muscles of the cartoon figure: a ber at (734) 326-7222. Sharpshooter, Marksman and rupture of the long head of the biceps. The term biceps means two, because this muscle has two tendon origins. One tendon is known as the long head, the other tendon of origin Is called the short head. Tender Juicy Experience shows that the long head commonly breaks, known in medical Family Pack terminology as a rupture, while the short head never does. No surgical intervention to repair the long head tendon is possibie. When it ruptures, the two sides separate so completely, it Is impossible to bring the ends together. When the rupture occurs, the lower part of the long head curls down to a place just above the elbow. When you "make a muscle" the short head contracts and pushes up the curled long head. The result is a bulge just above the elbow that TIRE SALE makes your arm look like Popeye's. Since the short head tendon does not rupture, the strength of the biceps ,H continues intact. You can use the arm as you did before the long head ruptured. Popeye's biceps muscles do not represent superior strength, but indicate that he Our Own Counter-Thick Sliced S APRIL 23""-2« has overcome his tendon deficit.

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Rola Francis of Westland is getting a little help with her education after being selected as recipient of the Wayne Business and Professional Club's career development scholarship. Francis received $1,000 to further her education at Schoolcraft College in Livonia. A divorced mother of two, she is studying office specialist at the college. Her ultimate goal is to earn an associate's degree in office management. The award was available to mature women living or work­ ing in Wayne or Westland who due to circumstances are returning to school to get an education that will lead to financial independence. Fifteen women applied for this year's scholarship. Amy Allen (right), Wayne BPW scholarship, and Paillette Medvecky, BPW The money for the scholar­ president (right) congratulate this year's career development scholarship ship as well as for a female winner Rola Francis of Westland. high school senior and the PHOTOS SV TOM HAWLEY | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Reality Stores at John Glenn, '" This year's show will be person and $20 for students Emanuel Kill donned an Indian headdress to present his report on the French and Indian War to first-graders Wayne Memorial and Thursday May 17, at the and senior citizens. Brooke Gajowiak and Madison Lago. Tinkham High schools comes Wayne Community Center, Tickets are available from from the Wayne BPW's annual • 4635 Howe. Dinner will be at BPW members or by calling fashion show. *6-:30 p.m. The cost is $25 per (248) 305-8264.

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ooking at the Imus furor, one wonders whether attributes. This creates allies rather than groups wonderT racism and sexism are increasing or declining. I am a ing why "my diversity" wasn't included or setting up L"glass half full" kind of person. It's clear to me that needless competition about which group has suffered forcing him off the air, defining the double standards of most. new America language that the broadcast industry Second, learning occurs through interactive, real life perpetuates and achieving real clarity experiences that teach how inclusion works. This reflects ou from Chicago? I love the what followed. about how necessary self-interest is in reality and results in pragmatic changes in organization­ Cubs," said the barefoot, tuxedo- "We thought it was an isolated eliminating racism and sexism — all are al and community behavior. Too many diversity pro­ Yclad young man, stealing a incident," the campus chief of police signs of progress. grams come off as hypothetical discussions or altruistic Saturday night smoke outside the said. Imus' filthy, sexist language is present appeals instead of real life situations. hotel where my wife and I had A few days before, a man opened among men (and increasingly women) of Third, dialogue is the primary process through which stopped on our way back from fire inside a Troy office building, all cultural backgrounds in fitness cen­ progress occurs. Too many discussions around race, gen­ Florida. killing one and wounding two more. ters, country clubs and construction der, sexual orientation and other characteristics are con­ "Nah, Michigan" That shooting took place less than 12 Rev. Daniel sites; likewise, overt racism rears its ugly frontational and cause even greater defensiveness. Those said I, casting a miles from our Michigan home, but head among many whites toward all peo­ conversations leave some people momentarily feeling glance at both my we heard about it on a beach 1,200 Krichbaum ple of color, and members of various better, with others vowing never to publicly discuss the rental car's license miles away. .j racial groups also use racist comments in issue again. Dialogue is both an honest sharing and plates and the gaggle Just an isolated incident. negative^epiihets toward groups of different racial back­ empathetic listening that leads to participants more able of pretty, well-coiffed There's something seriously wrong ground. to trade places. Dialogue results in trust, an essential young women and with our country, seriously wrong Why did Imus' comments receive a much different ingredient to move on to the next step of the journey, gangly, well- with our society, when we can cate­ reaction than he would have received 25 years ago? challenging those of us responsible for perpetuating the Wayne groomed young men gorize the horrific by scale. Today, anti-racist and anti-sexist attitudes and behavior "ism" and rallying those dehumanized by the "ism." Peal which parted for us Columbine has now been eclipsed. are working in business, leisure and educational settings. Fourth, change occurs through the intersection of self- as we made our way The Troy shooting will soon fade Many executives, teachers, politicians and day laborers interest and altruism. The hardest work in intergroup toward the lobby. from our collective memory because, know offensive language as well as prejudiced behavior relations is recruiting people to engage in the change Cameras clicked as the girls, arm- after all, it was only one person who mimicking ignorant and disrespectful stereotypes is con­ process. That's the major reason that so many organiza­ in-arm, grinned, giggled and blew died, not 33. trary to basic American values and institutional success. tions promise an easy fix — a "one-day experience;" a tel­ kisses at their anxious young dates Wasn't there anything which could Where that language or behavior is tolerated, the "isms" evision special, a "let's just talk and be friends." Usually, oblivious to the drizzle which fogged have stopped either shooter from flourish, and where raw bigotry undermines the self- the easy fixi s clothed in altruisms around religious val­ lenses and dampened curls. committing their horrible acts? interest of the organizational setting, the "isms" dimin­ ues or the American Dream. For some- people, those can "Wedding?" I asked. Wasn't there any sense of decency, ish. be real incentives, but for most of us engaging our self- "No," another young man said. "It's compassion, or community that So the large companies that threatened to stop adver­ interest is a more likely incentive. With our work in hos­ our fraternity formal. We've been cquld have stayed their hand? tising played the trump card, their self-interest. That pitals, for-profit businesses, educational settings, Whitewater rafting all day and now^ 'America feels like a strange and happened because more executives and managers are enlightened self-interest is the key to organizational our big dance." different place to me today and it women, people of color and whites trained to understand change. "Where are you from?" I asked probably feels that way to a lot of the stupidity of racism and sexism. It happened also What we can learn from the Imus incident is that race almost as an afterthought. people, from Chicago to Miami to because buying and selling anything is less effective and gender remain as two major fault lines in American "Virginia Tech," he said. Blacksburg, Va. It's a strange land in when anger and conflict are prominent. Ultimately, the society. The Michigan ballot vote last fall to ban affirma­ By now, everyone knows of the which we all can be so connected as weapons available to diminish racism and sexism along tive action for government and schools emphasized that tragic events which transpired just to learn within seconds of tragedies with self-interest are dialogue and persuasion. These are same result. We must change the negative ways that two days later on that western transpiring half a world away, yet powerful tools leading to understanding and respect for groups relate to each other, or we will never overcome Virginia campus. How a gunman some of us can be so disconnected, those who are different and unfamiliar to us. the region's economic and social malaise. Appreciating strolled the campus leaving more so isolated, both from reality and This journey is a long, but exciting one. Racial and and using the talents and celebrating the heritages of all than 30 people dead and some 15 from others as to bring those gender equality do not happen by way of lightning bolts, cultural groups are the only way for the region to come others wounded in his bloody wake. tragedies into being. an hour's classroom discussion, or a single news article. out of its precarious situation. That any one of those happy, care­ It's a strange land where "isolated To heal from the illness of racism and sexism takes time Last year, more than 4,000 people went through one free young people could have been incidents" of unspeakable horror can and a willingness to understand their roots and present or more of our inclusion initiatives. The positive results among the victims shocks and sick­ now occur with every day regularity manifestations. We are fortunate, though, to have many in schools, workplaces, congregations and community ens me. — with most forgotten, for all but the people on that journey and others willing to get started; settings demonstrate how people can overcome racial, It was the worst mass shooting in victims, as yesterday's rainstorm. would it not be ironic but powerful if Imus' insults con­ gender and other "fault lines." our nation's history. It's a strange land in which murder vinced all media outlets to provide some serious inclu­ But like my coaches from long ago said, "You have to Bigger than Columbine, screamed .can be as casual as a day at the office sion training around racism, sexism and the other pay the price." That includes a commitment of time spent Monday's headlines as reporters or as casual as a brief exchange "isms"! on inclusion issues, a willingness to trust those who are scrambled for answers. between a middle-aged couple and a For this type of work, we see four essential conditions different and creating a plan to advance our mutual self- "I'll stay," one student told a radio group of college students on a damp to make the journey meaningful and successful. First, interest. Thanks to Imus for reminding us where we reporter. "I hope this is just an isolat­ spring night a long way from home. diversity work leads to inclusion within organizations don't want to go. ed incident." and communities when it emphasizes a wide spectrum of The. early morning slayings of a Wayne Peal is editor of the Southfieid groups and cultural characteristics — certainly race, but The Rev. Daniel Krichbaum is president and CEO of the Michigan man and woman in a dorm room Eccentric. You can contact him at also religion, ethnicity, gender, age and other cultural Roundtable for Diversity and Inclusion. weren't initially seen as a link to [email protected].

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Michigan State - University sophomore goaitenderJeffLerg (Livonia), who led the Spartans to the 2007 '<* iJCAA hockey champi- Onihip, was named CSTV/Hockey Commissioners' Association National TOM HOFFMEYER j STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Division I Player of the Month.

Franklin's Casey Lynett (top) clears a hurdle on her way to a first place finish in the 110-meter high hurdles during Thursday's meet Former Wayne State \ against Wayne Memorial. Meanwhile, Frankiin's Mike Sylvester (right) takes off on his way to a 19 feet, 5.75 inches in the long jump. University softball stand-:; See boys and girls track results on page B2. ''1- >** «! * out Meghan Misiak-Hall, .. currently the varsity girls j? coach at Livonia Churchill High School, was inducted 'Wednesday into WSU's- % David Mackenzie Honor j; Society. j; Misiak-Hall was a three~; time Ail-Great Lakes Grateful Mercy's day Intercollegiat&Athletic i. Conference selection as $, pitcher and three-time fe x-Schoolcraft coach Marlins sweep rival Ladywood Academic All-GLIAC hon|| oree. g 6rerran out of coma in Central Division encounter She concluded her p career first in appearance! I always enjoy and read the famous quo- Call it a clean sweep Friday for the Farmington Hills Mercy (122) and starts (102) by m, Itations thatWestland John Glenn ath- girls softball team. any WSU pitcher; second in 1 letic director Brian Swinehart sends Kathleen Howard, bouncing back from an injury last year, complete games (78), wins out with his weekly schedules via e-mail. struck out 14 and allowed just three hits in the first game of (64), saves (6) and strike­ And his latest couldn't have come at a doubleheader as the Marlins took the Catholic League outs (444); third in Inning^ better time. Central Division opener over host Livonia Ladywood, 9-1. (653.1); and eighth in wln<< ... Paraphrasing Earl Nightingale, the Howard walked only one in going all seven innings. ning percentage (.610). V • noted author and speaker, who once Missy Chomin and Katherme Garry had two hits each for She also had 21 career (¾ wrote: the Marlins, who are 2-0 in the Central and 4-0 overall. shutouts, most of any W§U "Learn to enjoy every minute of your Brittany Stallworth and ^s**,™^ pitcher during the last 12-^ life. Think how really precious is the time Chomin chipped in one RBI GIRLS SOFTBALL years. i^ you have to spend, whether it's at work The Mackenzie Honor iff or with your family. Every minute should Senior Lauren Taylor Society honors outstand- \ be enjoyed and savored." pitched a complete game for the Blazers (1-3,1-4), giving up ing students and fosters '- The other day I eight hits and six walks while striking out nine. continued interest in the ' received a call out of the Erin McLaughlin collected two hits, while Taylor had an growth and development of blue from former RBI single. its Alma Mater. * Schoolcraft College Stallworth had a single, a double, a walk and two RBI in women's basketball the second game en route to a 4-1 Mercy triumph. She also Hulett honored \ coach Jack Grenan, who had an assist on the final out, throwing a runner out at the Canton native Erin Hulett counts his blessings plate from right field. (Livonia Ladywood) was '\ each and every day. Allison Allen was 2-for-4 and Garry contributed an RBI named one of the three Grenan got out of single. recipients of Bud Cooper ^ Brad coaching in 1994 and Amanda Hall pitched fiveinning s and left with a 4-0 lead. TOM HOFFMEYER STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Coaches Award presented Emons headed to the Grand She struck out eight, gave up three hits and didn't walk a bat­ recently at the Lake Haven on the west side Livonia Ladywood third baseman Gina Sykes makes a throw to first over ter. Superior State University of the state where he served as a teacher pitcher Lauren Taylor during the first game of Friday's doubleheader Alf-Sports banquet at the - and assistant principal. His most recent against Farmington Hills Mercy. PLEASE SEE SOFTBALL, B3 Cisler Center in Sault Ste^; job was working for the Job Corps in Marie. Grand Rapids. Hulett, an infielder who • During the spring of 2006, Grenan was just barely cleared to * -went into the hospital for a gall bladder piay this season after procedure and got more than he bar- shoulder-surgery, is an - •gained for. enthusiastic member of ; Doctors discovered he also had colon BY ED WRIGHT she showed a lot of poise for a fresh­ "Please don't take me out. I want to get the softbafl team where', cancer. STAFF WRITER man," Arnold said. "When we lined up one more out.' And she did." she has appeared in 30 of "It was an operation that went bad, I after the game, I told her congratula­ The Chiefs, who improved to 3-0 with 32 games hitting .138 for i got what they call peritonitis" said Was Canton freshman pitcher Amy tions, and she said, 'For what?' I don't the win, scored one run in the first and the 6-28 Lakers. She Grenan. "I went into an induced coma at Dunleavy nervous during her first-ever even think she realized she had thrown fourth innings, two in the third and one helped lead the Lakers to the end of March (2006) and I came out varsity start Thursday afternoon? a no-hitter." in the sixth. first-place during the Spirit of it the end of June." Judging by the final results: no-no. Dunleavys own defensive gem helped Senior shortstop Lauren Delapaz con­ Week competition and is ' . Grenan drew fromth e experiences as a Dunleavy hurled a no-hitter and came preserve the "0" in the Rockets' hit col­ tributed two doubles and two RBI while also member of the SAACt coach to pull himself through. within an error of tossing a perfect umn, Arnold said. senior first baseman Mary Kate Hulett was a member of \ "If I was going to get out of the hospi­ game in the Chiefs' 5-0 victory over "With one out in the seventh, one of McWhirter blasted a long solo homer. Ladywood's 2004 Division!; tal, I had to learn how to walk," he said. Westland John Glenn. their batters hit a line drive.right back Dunleavy struck out 12 without walk­ II state quarterfinal softbaij "There was an 80-year-old man (in the It was the first time in his long tenure to the circle and it hit her in the shin," ing a batter. team. ; \ hospital) who I saw walk, and I remem­ at Canton that coach Jim Arnold can he said. "She hustled over, picked up the The WLAA crossover loss dropped bered what some of my (injured) players remember one of his pitchers throwing ball and threw the runner out, other* Glenn to 0-5 overall. Pats alumni gam|S a no-hitter in their first varsity start. wise they would have had a hit. When I Livonia Franklin High w|| PLEASE SEE GRENAN, B3 "Amy had very good command and went out to check on her, she said, [email protected] | (734) 953-2108 stage an alumni basebalHj game for al! former vars|y^ players from 11 am to 1 •* p.m. Saturday, May 12 at | the school's diamond. j The fund-raiser for the; s White's a happy camper as MU dominates Rochester Patriot baseball program j requires a $10 donation pe| BY TIM SMITH Alyssa Bertrand and freshman second base­ March junkets to Arizona and Ohio. But ill­ player. "; j STAFF WRITER COLLEGE SOFTBALL man Samantha Bell. ness and injury kept her on the sidelines. For more information, j Bertrand did not get a hit in her lone at "It's just tough getting her in there," call Franklin varsity coach j Talent, and lots of it, has Al While smil­ bench players inferior by any means. 'We're bat after she came in for starting catcher White said. "She's got the ability." MattFournierat(734) j ing quite a bit these days. two-deep at every position." Stephanie Day (2-fbr-2). But in the top of 968*0499. ,'| And the Madonna University softball But in a spring where bad weather has the fifth,wit h runners on first and third and coach had good reason for a cheerful mood canceled 15 games (including many against one out, Bertrand cut down would-be base, Meanwhile, there was little doubt how Football camp | on Friday, as his Crusaders pounded non- tougher opponents), White is more than stealer Hannah Caullay to keep the either of Friday's games would turn out The Future Patriots :, f conference opponent Rochester College 8-0 happy to watch his team play any games Warriors from getting on the scoreboard Madonna took a 3-0 lead in the first Footbali Camp will be from! and 7-1 at University Field in Livonia, - including the Warriors, who fellt o 2-18 against Shannon Noder. inning of the opener, withfeeshman first, .9-1130 a.m. (grades 1-4): \ "We kind of knew Rochester isn't quite with their two losses Friday. And Bell smoked a run-scoring triple to baseman Caitlyn Sidor (Livonia Churchill) and 12:30-3 p.m. (gradesS? what we expect in our league, mat's for "That's the reason we like to throw a right-center to make it 7-0. hitting the first of her two ruh-scoring dou­ 8) Saturday, May 19, at '; \ sure," White said. "But this team is just game like this in," he added. "Some of these "She's not afraid to swing the bat, mat's bles in the contest. Livonia Franklin High j \ unbelievable." kids we have to make a decision on, to see for sure," said White about Bell. "Her prob­ Also driving in a run in the frame was School. I J *' The Crusaders, 22-11, parlayed good per­ where we're at for next year, with recruiting lem is she broke her left thumb about three sophomore catcher Alison Grant, who sin­ The cost is $15. : * formances from regularsand second-string and everything like that." weeks ago." - gled to center. To obtain a camp * players into the doubleheader dominance. Two reserves who showed their stuffin As forBertrand , the coach intended to brochure, visit franklinfootj • But White doesn't really consider his Friday's opener were freshman catcher give her plenty of playing time during PLEASE SEE MADONNA, B2 bafl.googiepages.com. -:

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GIRLS TRACK RESULTS BOYS TRACK RESULTS THE WEEK AHEAD PREP BASEBALL GIRLS TRACK RESULTS Walley, Scott), 10:51.9; 2. Wayne, 11:50.33. BOYS TRACK RESULTS Division; Wayne, 0-2 overall; 0-2 WLAA-Western Division. Monday, April 23 LIVONIA STEVENSON 95 Duaf meet records: Franklin, 1-0 overall, 1-0 WLAA-Western LIVONIA STEVENSON 99 LIVONIA CHURCHILL 90 Churchill at Stevenson, 4 p.m. WESTLAND JOHN GLENN 42 Division; Wayne, 0-2 overall, 0-2 WLAA-Western Division. WESTUND JOHN GLENN 38 SALEM 47 Franklin at Northvllle, 4 p.m. April 18 at John Glenn LIVONIA CHURCHILL 129 April 19 at John Glenn April 18 at CEP W.L Northern at John Glenn, 4 p.m. Shot put: 1. Becca Bartek (LS), 31 feet, 2 inches; 2. Maame SALEM 8 Shot put: 1. Bryan Henley (WJG), 50 feet, 4 inches; 2. Matt Shot put: Jon Robinson (LC), 45 feet, 4 inches; discus: Canton at Wayne, 4 p.m. Adomako (LS), 30-0; 3. Sierra Richardson (WJG), 27-5. April 19 at Salem Broome (LS), 42-11; 3. Brad Doak (LS), 41-1. Duane Najarian (LC), 123-7.5; high jump: Jace Beardon (S), Hamtramck at Ciarenceville, 4:30 p.m. Discus: 1. Colette Fodera (LS), 93-4; 2. Ryan Anderson Shot put: Lauren Krupsky (LC), 33-7; discus: Krupsky (LC), Discus: 1. Henley (WJG), 140-8; 2. Zach Bozigian (WJG), 129- 6-2; long jump: Beardon (S), 18-5; pole vault: Derik Tuesday, April 24 Melvindale at Wayne, 4 p.m. (WJG')i 83-0; 3. Bartek (LS), 82-7. 11-7; high jump: Kristin Zgorecki (LC), 4-10; long jump: Liz 8; 3. Broome (LS), 126-0. Peterman (LC), 13-6; 110-meter hurdles: Baze Efremov (S), Ypsi Calvary at Luth. Westland, 4:30 p.m. High jump: 1. Kija Colts (WJG), 4-6; 2. (tie) Kara Piorkowski Buttery (LC), 14-8.5; pole vault: Zgorecki (LC), 9-6; 100- 15.01; 300 hurdles: Jacob McDonald (LC), 41.4; 100 dash: High jump: 1. Mitchell White (LS), 6-4; 2. Ian Thornton (WJG), Franklin Road at Huron Valley, 4:30 p.m. (LS), Laura Nomura (LS) and Emily Schifano (LS), 4-6 each. meter hurdles: Tauri Rothermef (LC), 16.9; 300 hurdles: 6-2; 3. Pat York (LS), 5-10. Daran Carey (LC), 11.1; 200: David St. Amant (LC), 22.9; 400: Wednesday, April 25 . Long Jump: 1. Chanel Payne (WJG), 15-7; 2. Allie Plisko (LS), Rothermel (LC), 49.37; 100 dash: Mandi Coppola (LC), Long jump: 1. Myles White (LS), 20-0; 2. Dave Simor (LS), 18- Kevin Cope (S), 53.5; 800: James Waterbury (LC), 2:08.0; Northvllle at Churchill, 4 p.m. 14-10; 3. Chelsea Pashnick (LS), 14-5. 12.98; 200: Coppola (LC), 27.44; 400: Kim Heaney (S), 10.5; 3. Nate Sergison (LS), 18-5. 1,600: Brian Robertson (LC), 4:45.3; 3,200: Craig Cowing Franklin at W.L. Northern, 4 p.m. Pole vault: 1. Maria Winkler (LS), 10-0; 2. Michelle 1:04.96; 800: Rachel Mc Far lane (LC), 2:32.96; 1,600: Erica Pole vault: 1. Brad Dow (LS), 10-0; 2. Shawn Long (WJG), 9-6; (S), 10:43.5; 400 relay: Churchill (Carey, Kyie Snider, Michael Wayne at John Glenn, 4 p.m. Blackstone (LS), 8-0; 3. Jessica Sroka (LS), 6-6. Hope (LC), 5:38.99; 3,200: McFarlane (LC), 11:25.88; 400 3. Danny Martinelli (LS), 9-0. Berger, Emmanuel Dixon), 45.1; 800 relay: Churchill (William W.L. Western at Stevenson, 4 p.m. Ciarenceville at Ctawson, 4:30 p.m. 100-meter hurdles: 1. Christine Armstrong (LS), 18.1; 2. relay: Churchill (Rothermel, Nicole Thornsberry, Sarah 110-meter hurdles: 1. Myles White (LS), 15.0; 2. Dennis Swift Gutowski, Dixon, Daniel Widmayer, St. Amant), 1:32.8; 1,600 Luth. Westland at Harper Woods, 4:30 p.m. Becky Adamcheck (LS), 18.3; 3. Amanda Femat (WJG), LaBerge, Coppola), 52.57; 800 relay: Churchill (LaBerge, (LS), 16.24; 3. Hammed Ajetunmobi (WJG), 16.25. relay: Churchill (Patrick Moran, St. Amant, Gutkowski, 18.8. Thornsberry, Krysten Barczuk, Coppola), 1:52.67; WOO McDonald), 3:32.3; 3,200 relay: Churchill (Brad Evans, Thursday, April 26 300 hurdles: 1. Myles White (LS), 40.1; 2. Ajetunmobi (WJG), Huron Vailey at Macomb Christian, 4:30 p.m. relay: Churchill (Samar Aoude, McFarlane, Sara Kroll, Brandon Grysko, Mark Waterbury, Eric Puroli), 8:47.9. 300 hurdles: 1. Adamcheck (LS), 50.4; 2. Brittany Gentile 43.7; 3. Swift (LS), 44.36. Friday, April 27 Rothermel), 4:24.13; 3,200 relay: Churchill (Michelle Churchill 2nds: Mark Zehner, 110 hurdles 05.9); 300 hurdles (LS), 52.8; 3. Amstrong (LS), 53.0. 100 dash: 1. Thornton (WJG), 10.53 (wind aided; broke school W.L. Central at Churchill, 4 p.m. (43.1); Josh Andrejewski, 400 (54.9); Najarian, shot put (42- 100 dash: 1. Payne (WJG), 12.09; 2. Ashley Parker (WJG), Verellen, Megan Murray, Sarah Niezgoda, McFarlane), record of 10.7 set in 1997 by Harden Janies); 2. Steve Eideh Franklin at Canton, 4 p.m. 11.5); McDonald, high jump (6-0); Joseph tessner, pole vault 12.69; 3. Lakeysha Smith (WJG), 13.07. 10:51.66. (LS), 10.8; 3. JaJuan Marks (WJG), 11.0. Salem at John Glenn, 4 p.m. (12-0); Robinson, discus (118-7.5); 3rds: McDonald, 110 hur­ 200:1. Parker (WJG), 26.65; 2. Smith (WJG), 27.3; 3. Churchill 2nds: Margarita Lazarevska, TIO hurdles (16.99); 200:1. Larry Dawkins (WJG), 22.8; 2. Sergison (LS), 23.0; 3. Wayne at Plymouth, 7 p.m. dles (16.1); Dixon, 100 (11.6); Joe Varilone, 1,600 (4:47.4); Brittany Mrozek (LS), 28.4. LaBerge, 100 (13.19); 200 (27.49); M. Verellen, 1,600 Eideh (LS), 23.6. Stevenson at W.L. Northern, 4 p.m. Moran, 400 (55.4); Ryan Flaharty, 300 hurdles (43.6); Cranbrook at Ciarenceville, 4:30 p.m. 400:1. Mrozek (LS), 1:02.7; 2. Brooke Knochel (LS), 1:04.8; (5:55.6); Kroll, 400 (1:05.4); Mallory Lukas, 300 hurdles 400:1. Derek Buskey (LS), 51.6; 2. Dan Cragel (LS), 51.75; 3. Widmayer, 200 (24.1); Paul Folk, 3,200 (10:50.0); Zehner, Luth. N'west at luth. Westland, 4:30 p.m. 3. Denee Meier (LS), 1:05.7. (52.62); Lindsey Graciak, 800 (2:35.29); Kailee Hobbins, Curtis Jackson (WJG), 52.5. long jump (17-9.5); Thomas Myers, discus (112-9). Saturday, April 28 800:1. Kristen Frey (LS), 2:32.0; 2. Katie Glynn (LS), shot put (30-10); discus (104-8); Jackie Gribeck, high jump 800:1. Mike Gibbons (LS), 2:08.0; 2. Jim Wood (WJG), 2:11.7; Churchill's dual meet record: 2-0 overall, 2-0 WLAA-Lakes (alldoubleheaders) 2:33.0; 3. Sarah Opdyke (LS), 2:40.0. (4-9); long jump (14-6); Eren Ural, pole vault (9-0); 3nfs: 3. Steve Reschke(LS), 2:11.8. Division. Ypsi Calvary at Huron Valley, 10 a.m. 1,600:1. Courtney Calka (LS), 5:20.0; 2. Stephanie Perez Lukas, 100 hurdles (17.43); Courtney Simpson, 100 (13.71); 1,600:1. Matt Rzepka (LS), 4:41.0; 2. Dave Mclntyre (LS), Annapolis at Luth. Westland, 11 a.m. (LS), 5:53.0; 3. Molly Serge (LS), 6:13.0. Kim Verellen, 1,600 (6:02.63); Buttery, 400 (1:05.91; 4:50.0; 3. Reschke(LS), 4:51.0. NON-CONFERENCE MEET Churchill at Redford Union, 11 a.m. 3,200:1. Calka (LS), 11:50.0; 2. Perez (LS), 13:04.0; 3. Lazarevska," 300 hurdles (54.37; Hope, 800 (2:43.39); 3,200:1. Mclntyre (LS), 10:35.0; 2. Mike Green (LS), 10:35.9; April 19 at Lutheran Westland Franklin at Lakeland, 11 a.m. Samantha Kay (LS), 13:22.0. Thornsberry, 200 (28.23); Kroll, 3,200 (11:45.87); 3. Shawn Howse(LS), 10:39.0. TEAM STANDINGS: 1. Lutheran High Westland, 276 points; 2. N. Farmington at Stevenson, 11 ajn. Wayne at Ypsi Lincoln, 11 a.m. 400 relay: 1. John Glenn (Payne, Ashley Montgomery, Stephanie Bradshaw, shot put (28-11.75); discus (90-3); 400 relay?!. Stevenson (Eideh, Mitchell White, Simor, Austin Dearborn Heights Annapolis, 117; 3. Birmingham Roeper, 54; Zgorecki, long jump (13-10.75); Jennifer Olmstead, pole GIRLS SOFTBALL Smith, Parker), 52.5; 2. Stevenson, 54.9; 800 relay: 1. White), 44.5; 2. John Glenn, 45.5; 800 relay: 1. Stevenson 4. Allen Park Cabrini, 49; 5. Newport Lutheran South, 13; 6. Monday, April 23 John Glenn (Payne, Montgomery, Jamie Mellas, Parker), vault (8-0). Plymouth Christian, 0. (Cragel, Sergison, Mitchell and Myles White), 1:31.57; 2. John Stevenson at Churchill, 4 p.m. 1:51.9; 2. Stevenson, 1:55.6; 1,600 relay: 1. Stevenson Dual meet records: Churchill, 2-0 overall, 2-0 WLAA; Glenn (Dawkins, Thornton, Chiwalle Covington-Williams, FINAL RESULTS Northville at Franklin, 4 p.m. (Glynn, Knochel, Amber Cicala, Armstrong), 4;29.0; 2. Satem, 0-2 overall, 0-2 WLAA. Jackson), 1:33.8; 1,600 relay: 1. Stevenson (Buskey, Kyie Shot put: Alex Edwards (LW), 41 feet, 9.75 inches; discus: John Glenn at W.L. Northern, 4 p.m. John Glenn, 4:55.0; 3,200 relay: 1. Stevenson (Mrozek, NON-CONFERENCE MEET Osborne, Sergison, Cragel), 3:37.1; 2. John Glenn, 3:45.8; Robinson (Roeper), 117-6; high jump: Kyie Kempf (LW), 5-6; Wayne at Canton, 4 p.m. Calka, Glynn, frey), 10:15.2; 2. John Glenn, no time avail­ April 18 at Lutheran Westland 3,200 relay: 1. Stevenson (Gibbons, Brian Fenech, Reschke, long jump: Aaron Yankee (LW), 18-3.5; pole vault: Justin Hamtramck at Ciarenceville, 4:30 p.m. able. TEAM STANDINGS: 1. Lutheran High Westland, 180 points; Rzepka), 8:55.0; 2. John Glenn, 9:30.0. Hempel (LW), 10-6; 120-yard hurdles: Brandon Ross (LW), Luth. Westland at Ply. Christian, 4:30 p.m. Dual meet records: Stevenson, 2-0 overall, 2-0 WLAA- 2. Dearborn Heights Annapolis, 119; 2. Birmingham Roeper, Dual meet records: Stevenson, 2-0 overall, 2-0 WLAA-Lakes 16.6; 330 hurdles: Kyle Ramthun (LW), 42.9; 100 dash: Mike Tuesday, April 24 Ladywood at Regina ¢2), 4 p.m. Lakes Division; John Glenn, 0-2 overall; 0-1 WLAA-Lakes 101; 4. Allen Park Cabrini, 49; 5. Newport Lutheran South, Division; John Glenn, 0-2 overall, 0-1 WLAA-Lakes Division. Schatz (LW), 10.6; 220: Josh Patka (LW), 23.8; 440: Paika Franklin Road at Huron Valley, 4:30 p.m. Division. 42; 6. Plymouth Christian, 15. (LW), 53.5; 880: Joe Girolamo (LW), 2:15.1; mile: Gremum LIVONIA FRANKLIN 78 Wednesday, April 25 (DHA), 10:58.0; 2 mile: Gremum (DHA), 10:58.0; 440 relay: LIVONIA FRANKLIN 121 IST-PLACE FINISHERS WAYNE MEMORIAL 59 Churchill at Northville, 4 p.m. WAYNE MEMORIAL 21 Shot put: 1. Becca Refenes (LW), 33 feet, 11 inches; discus: April 18 at Franklin Lutheran Westland (Ross, Yankee, Zach Robinson, Schatz), W.L Northern at Franklin, 4 p.tn. April 16 at Franklin Refenes (LW), 98-9; high jump: Rachel Storck (LW), 4-6; Shot put: 1. Mike Wood (LF), 43 feet, 5 inches; 2. Kevin 47.5; 880 relay: Lutheran Westland (Kempf, Schatz, Stevenson at W.L. Western, 4 p.m. Shot put: 1. Robyn Whalen (LF), 39 feet, 2 inches (second long jump: Wilson (Roeper), 15-5.75; pole vault: Kastanada Wengert (LF), 42-7; 3. Vernon Bryan (WM), 39-8. Ramthun, Palka), 1:38.5; mile relay: Annapolis, 3:50.8; 2 John Glenn at Wayne, 4 p.m. on all-time list); 2. Ashley Price (LF), 30-6; 3. Kathy (DHA), 8-0; no-yard hurdles: Lauren Schwecke (LW), 12.0; Discus: 1. Wood (LF), 128-11; 2. Austin Hassen (WM), 121-11; 3. mile relay: Lutheran Westland (Jim Rockrohr, Kyle Wilson, Ciarenceville at Clawson, 4:30 p.m. Hansen (WM), 27-3. 330 hurdles: Krug (LS), 55.0; 100 dash: Schwecke (LW), Cecile (LF), 108-2. Dave Moidenhauer, Girolamo), 9:29.5. Luth. Westland at Harper Woods, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 26 Discus: 1. Whalen (LF), 127-4 (breaks own school record of 12.0; 220: Schwecke (LW), 28.4; 440: Kastanada (DHA), High jump: 1. (tie) Kevin Beadle (LF) and Tony Lawson (LF), Lutheran Westland 2nds: Wilson, high jump (5-4); Josh Marian at Ladywood (2), 4 p.m. 1!9-4:from 2006); 2. Hansen (WM), 90-2.5; 3. Kara Giummo 1:05.5; 880: Katherine MacKenzie (LW), 2:40.0; mile: 5-6; 3. Charles Pinnace (LF), 5-6. Haller, long jump (17-1.25); Ramthun, 120 hurdles (17.0); Huron Valley at Macomb Christian, 4:30 p.m. MacKenzie (LW), 5:48.0; 2 mile: Armiia Francis (PCA), Yankee, 100 dash (10.9); Spencer Lyle, mile (4:45.0); Justin (LF), 82-9. Long jump: 1. Mike Sylvester (LF), 20-2.25; 2. Alan Freeman Friday, April 27 13:54.0; 440 relay: Lutheran Westland (Brittany Maynard, Palka, 440 (59.4); Ross, 330 hurdles (45.1); Jim Rockrohr, High jump: 1. Liz Hollaway (LF), 5-1; 2. (tie) Ashley Sawyer (WM), 19-2.75; 3. Renaldo Powell (WM), 19-0.5. Churchill at W.L. Central, 4 p.m. 880 (2:18.8); Kempf, 220 (25.1); 3rds: Ethan Haller, long (LF) and Ashley Butkowski (LF), 4-6 each. Erin Rauch, Emillie Freeman, Megan Kohtz), 4:47.5; 880 Pole vault: 1. Sylvester (LF), 12-0; 2. Nick Fenner (LF), 10-0; Canton at Franklin, 4 p.m. Long jump: 1. Megan Wilson (LF), 15-11.5; 2. Nastassia relay: Lutheran Westland (Kohtz, Freeman, Katey 3. Chris Berata (LF), 9-6. jump (16-9); Frankie Cain, shot put (38-3.75); Paul Rilett, W.L. Northern at Stevenson, 4 p.m. pole vault (9-0); Paul Rockrohr, discus (112-6); Hempel, 330 Goines (WM), 14-3; 3. Candace Williams (WM), 13-5.75. Ramthun, Schwecke), 1:59.7; mile relay: Lutheran Westland 110-meter hurdles: 1. Powell (WM), 15.9; 2. Beadle (LF), 18.6; John Glenn at Salem, 4 p.m. hurdles (46.9). Pole vault: 1. Meghan Powers (LF), 8-6; 2. Kelly Tapella (Kohtz, Zehel, Schwecke, Ramthun), 4:47.5; 2 mile relay: 3. Eric Green (LF), 19.7. Plymouth at Wayne, 4 p.m. Lutheran Westland's dual meet record: 5-0 overall. Kingswood at Ciarenceville, 4:30 p.m. (LF), 7-0; 3. Krystal Nichols (WM), 6-6. Lutheran Westland (MacKenzie, Ashley Taylor-Voss, Zehel, 300 hurdles: 1. Powell (WM), 43.7; 2. Green (LF), 46.1; 3. Luth. N'west at Luth. Westland, 4:30 p.m. 100-meter hurdles: 1. Casey Lynett (LF), 17.92; 2. Ramthun), 11:30.0. Indrit Molla (LF), 48.5. MACOMB LUTHERAN 77 Saturday, April 28 Carolanne Cucci (LF), 19.05; 3. Goines (WM), 19.41. Lutheran Westland's record: 5-0 overall. 100 dash: 1. David Freeman (WM), 11.5; 2. Darretl Myree (LF), LIVONIA CIARENCEVILLE 56 (all doubleheaders) 300 hurdles: 1. Lynett (LF), 51.43; 2. Goines (WM), 56.06; MACOMB LUTHERAN NORTH 123 11.8; 3. Gernard Mincey (LF), 11.9. April 18 at Lutheran North Harrison at Ciarenceville, 11 a.m. 3. Sarah Woods (LF), 1:01.49. LIVONIA CURENCEVILLE10 200: i. D. Freeman (WM), 23.9; 2. Myree (LF), 24.2; 3. Keith Shot put: Brandon Page (C'ville), 38 feet, 8 inches; discus: Annapolis at Luth. Westland, 11 a.m. 100 dash: 1. Wilson (LF), 13.38; 2. Williams (WM), 13.89; 3. April 18 at Lutheran North Bartiett (LF), 24.6. Page (C'ville), 106-8; high jump: Philip Grasshof (C'ville), 5- .Churchill at Redford Union, 11 a.m. Monica Hardy (LF), 14.14. Shot put: Klauer {LN), 27 feet, 3 inches; discus: Chenay 400:1. A. Freeman (WM), 53.8; 2. Stuart Gregory (LF), 54.7; 10; long jump: Page (C'ville), 18-2; pole vault: McCarthy (LN), GIRLS SOCCER 200:1. Goines (WM), 28.47; 2. Wilson (LF), 28.62; 3. Hardy Kemp (C'ville), 70-6; high jump: Siegle (LN), 5-2; long 3. Lawson (LF), 56.5. 7-6; 110-meter hurdles: Patterson (LN), 17.33; 300 hurdles: Monday, April 23 (LF), 29.47. jump: Irvin (LN), 14-6.5; pole vault: Schwark (LN), 6-0; 800:1. Keivin Lewis (WM), 2:08.6; 2. Matt Mills (WM), 2:21.0; Fox (LN), 48.55; 100 dash: John Stewart (C'ville), 11.4; 200: Luth. North at Ciarenceville, 5 p.m. John Glenn at Churchill, 7 p.m. 400:1. Senneca Scott (LF), 1:03.54; 2. Butkowski (LF), 100-meter hurdles: Siegle (LN), 18.14; 300 hurdles: Irvin 3. Dylan Taylor (LF), 2:21.8. Stewart (C'ville), 23.9; 400: Stewart (C'ville), 52.9; 800: v Wayne at Franklin, 7 p.m. 1:03.9; 3. Hollaway (LF), 1:10.33. (LN), 58.74; 100 dash: Ranucci (LN), 14.71; 200: Ranucci Stathakis (LN), 2:14.2; 1,600: Schilling (LN), 5:28.5; 3,200: 1,600:1. James Hoibrook (WM), 5:01.2; 2. Mike Krcatovich Stevenson at W.L. Central, 7 p.m. (LN), 30.11; 400: Siegle (LN), 1:05.7; 800: Pfund (LN), Schilling (LN), 11:18.1; 400 relay: Lutheran North (Poreg, Fox, 800:1. Laura Marshall (LF), 2:42.97; 2. Devan Walley (LF), (LF), 5:01.9; 3. Joe Morris (LF), 5:04.1. Tuesday, April 24 Schultz, Sutherland), 47.3; 800 relay: Ciarenceville (Jacob 2:47.26; 3. Dominique Jordan (LF), 2:49.49. 2:41.0; 1,600: Hudson (LN), 5:38.48; 3,200: August (LN), 3,200:1. Evan Slrena (LF), 11:03.0; 2. Hoibrook (WM), 11:08.0; Ypsi Calvary at Luth. Westland, 4:30 p.m. 1,600:1. Karl Saarela (LF), 5:39.48; 2. Allison Milican (LF), 14:09.0; 400 relay: Lutheran North (Kraft, Schwark, 3. Doug Cole (LF), 11:29.3. Todd, Brad Poznlak, Aaron McCuller, Stewart), 1:38.0; 1,600 Ladywood at Marian, 5:30 p.m. 6:03.97; 3. Claire Moro (WM), 6:19.27. Rotondo, Kuppe), 58.53; 800 relay: Lutheran North (Kraft, 400 relay: 1. Franklin (Brandon Straub, Alvin Duncan, relay: Ciarenceville (Derek Zink, Todd, Ryan Glass, Terrence Wednesday, April 25 3,200:1. Saarela (LF), 12:10.18 (third on all-time list); 2. Wiile, McAuley, Kuppe), 2:00.0; 1,600 relay: Lutheran Bartiett, Mincey), 45.8; 2. Wayne, 46.1; 800 relay: 1. Wayne Sanders), 3:57.0; 3,200 relay: Lutheran North (Webber, Salem at John Glenn, 4 p.m. Victoria Church (LF), 13:34.55; 3. Tiffany VanOrden, North (Dietz, Heck, Carabell, Wright), 4:42.7; 3,200 relay: (Jonathon Vanderloop, A. Freeman, Anthony Baskin, Koerna, Brandt, Stathakis), 9:12.1. Luth. Westland at Kingswood, 4:30 p.m. 14:30.69. Lutheran North (Heck, Olsen, Pavilk, Tweter), 14:28.0. Antwain Calloway), 1:36.0; 2. Franklin, 1:39.0; 1,600 relay: 1., Ciarenceville 2nds: Andrew Jasmer, shot put (36-9); discus Luth. N'west at Ciarenceville, 5 p.m. W.L. Central at Churchill, 7 p.m. 400 relay: 1. Franklin (Lynett, Powers, Hardy, Wilson), Ciarenceville 3rds: Kemp, shot put (25-2); Alicia Hargrave, Wayne (Powell, Lewis, A. Freeman, Calloway), 3:38.7; 2. (106-6); 3rds: Eden Croteau, 110 hurdles (19.9); Todd, 100 Canton at Franklin, 7 p.m. 53.99; 2. Wayne, 56.02; 800 relay: 1. Franklin (Jasmine 100 (15.18); Shelby Dermyre, 1,600 (6:25.4); 300 hurdles Franklin, no time available; 3,200 relay: 1. Franklin (Elliot (12.1); Glass, 400 (56.5); Zink, 800 (2:20.1); Matt Parent, (1:02.4); Tia Dmchowski, 200 (32.14). 3,200 (11:29.0). Stevenson at W.L. Northern, 7 p.m. Smith, Megan Priebe, Meaghan Brownlee, Hardy), 2:01.67; Smith, Krcatovich, John Church, Sirena), 8:53.4; 2. Wayne, Wayne at Plymouth, 7 p.m. Clarenceville's dual meet record: 1-3 overall; 0-1 Metro 1,600 relay: 1. Franklin (Lynett, Butkowski, Marshall, 9:11.9. Clarenceville's dual meet record: 3-1 overall; 0-1 Metro Thursday, April 26 Conference. Scott), 4:39.44; 3,200 relay: 1. Franklin (Marshall, Milican, Dual meet records: Franklin, 1-0 overall, t-0 WLAA-Western Conference. Ladywood at Divine Child, 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 27 Wayne at John Glenn, 4 p.m. Ciarenceville at Harper Woods, 4:30 p.m. Liggett at Luth. Westland, 4:30 p.m. up two hits and one run over Saturday, April 28 seven innings in the 7-1 triumph. Ladywood at Bishop Foley, 7 p.m. BOYS & GIRLS TRACK & FIELD FROM PAGE B1 Ballinger also fanned six. Tuesday, April 24 Madonna benefited from four Liv. City Girls Meet at Franklin, 3:30 p.m. Liv. City Boys Meet at Stevenson, 3:30 p.m. The Crusaders tacked on two Rochester errors, leading to three Marian at Ladywood, 4 p.m. more runs in the second against unearned runs against pitcher Harper Woods, Luth. South, Cranbrook Warriors starting pitcher Kristen Natalie Neiderhofer. at Lutheran High Westland, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 26 Braunreuther. Sophomore short­ But sophomore outfielder John Glenn at Churchill, 3:30 p.m. stop Tedi Johnston's sacrifice fly Hannah Godfrey went 3-for-4 to Franklin at Plymouth, 3:30 p.m. pace the Crusaders' five-hit Stevenson at W.L. Northern, 3:30 p.m. plated one run and a double by Northville at Wayne, 3:30 p.m. Grant scored another. attack. Godfrey also scored a run Redford Union at Ciarenceville, 4 p.m. MU kept the offense going in and drove in another. Friday, April 27 Raider Relays at N. Farmington, 4 p.m. the third, with singles by sopho­ Saturday, April 28 more outfielder Mary Kate Setta, Sunday showdown Charger Inv. at Crestwood, 9 a.m. junior starting catcher Stephanie Next up for the Crusaders is a W.BIoomfieldlnv., 9:30 a.m. m BOYS TENNIS Day (Livonia Ladywood) and big WHAC doubleheader show­ Monday, April 23 sophomore third baseman down with Aquinas, slated for 1 Churchill at W.L. Central, 4 p.m. Canton at Franklin, 4 p.m. Ashley Bonsall loading the bases p.m. Sunday at University Field Stevenson at Northville, 4 p.m. for sophomore outfielder (adjacent to Livonia Ladywood). John Glenn at Salem, 4 p.m. Kathleen Smiley. Her fielder's "We're looking forward to W.L Western at Wayne, 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 24 choice scored Setta to make it 6- Sunday" White said. 'We're John Glenn at Franklin, 4 p.m. 0. Madonna didn't score in the expecting probably the biggest Wednesday, April 25 fourth, but Sidor nearly added to crowd we've ever had here on Churchill at Canton, 4 p.m. Franklin at Wayne, 4 p.m. • her team-leading four home runs Sunday" Plymouth at Stevenson, 4 p.m. with a long double to the gap in Aquinas entered weekend play W.L. Central at John Glenn, 4 p.m. Friday, April 27 left-center. with a record of 19-13-1 and 9-2-1 John Glenn at Churchill, 4 p.m. "Today, if it hadn't been for the in the WHAC. Franklin at Northville, 4 p.m. wind, that ball might have been Stevenson at Salem, 4 p.m. Split at Aquinas Canton at Wayne, 4 p.m. out right there" White said. GIRLS GOLF 2 0 0 7 "We're very pleased with Cat. On Thursday, home runs by Monday, April 23 Brighton Inv. at Oak Pointe, 9:30 a.m. (She's an) outstanding player, junior outfielder Heather Plymouth vs. Churchill outstanding kid, too." Richardson (Plymouth/Canton) at Hickory Creek, 3 p.m. The mercy rule kicked in when and Sidor propelled the Northville vs. John Glenn at Fellows Creek, 3 p.m. FRIDAY MAY the Crusaders scored twice in the Crusaders to a 7-4 win Thursday Wayne vs. W.L. Northern bottom ofth e fifth. at Aquinas in the nightcap of a at Brentwood, 3:30 p.m. Bell followed with her RBI WHAC doubleheader. Wednesday, April 25 Franklin vs. W.L. Western triple and She later scored on an The homers helped Madonna - at Idyl Wyld, 2:45 p.m.. outfield error. salvage a split; the Saints took a Stevenson vs. Wayne at The Woodlands-Van Buren, 2:45 p.m. Scattering three hits for the 10-2 victory in the opener, limit­ Ladywood 6s. Sacred Heart complete-game win was senior ing the Crusaders to fourhits . Churchill vs. Salem lefthander Noder, who blew the Richardson and Grant collect­ at St. John's G.C., 3 p.m. at St. John's Golf Center, 3 p.m. ball past Rochester batters on five ed three hits each in the double- Thursday, April 26 occasions. header. Franklin vs. W.L. Central Win four (4) tickets to see In Game 2, junior pitcher Liz at Edgewood C.C., 2:45 p.m. Ladywood at Bishop Foley, 3 p.m. Billy Joel In Concert Ballinger, also a lefthander, gave tsmitfidhometownlifexom I (734) 953-2106 Friday, April 27 1¾ <$&& Traverse City Invitational, 9 a.m. V Franklin vs. Canton and a gourmet Dinner Buffet HI.The at Hilltop G.C., 3 p.m. John Glenn vs. Salem at Fellows Creek, 3 p.m. Captain's Quarters at The Palace Wayne vs. W.L. Western at Bay Pointe G.C., 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 28 on Friday May 4th. Traverse City Invitational, 9 a.m. GIRLS LACROSSE TO ENTER, LOG ON TO WWW.PAtACENeT.C0M/08$£8VER WITH YOUR NAME, Monday, April 23 Ladywood at N.D. 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were commissioned by Watkins Clarenceville girls varsity team to pick up Mr. Basketball, for three seasons ¢1987-90). FROM PAGE B1 Demetrius Gore of Detroit He remains in touch with gle. Kirk Ciarrocchi, Tyler Bledsoe, Eric Chadsey, who was returning Kavanaugh, a mathematics pro­ It was far from artistic, but Mitchell and Runge each collected two had to go through during their from a recruiting trip to UCLA, fessor at Schoolcraft, along with Livonia Churchill baseball coach hits for the winners: Wayne Memorial (4--4, l-l) earned a Ron Targosz was satisfied with Jamie Harris belted a 2-run homer • rehab." at the Indianapolis Airport. his former assistant Will Broner. WLAA-Western Division triumph over In November, Grenan began That was a story in itself. We "Ed's been great, he's been the outcome of Friday's Lakes to give Wayne a 4-2 lead in the third. fm' host Livonia Franklin (1-5,0-2). He scored three runs. Trey Raynes ^ ^ six months of chemo therapy. both chuckled about how it took super, he calls me every two Division baseball game with visit­ Jack Zimmerman followed with a added two hits, including an RBI single"' He lost 45 pounds and spent 16 nearly two hours to track Gore weeks" said Grenan, who also ing Westland John Glenn. bases-loaded two-run single for the in the bottom of the seventh to tie theL,;.," days in bed. down in the empty terminal. leans on his wife Nancy and 12- The Chargers scored 11 times Zebras to cap the three-run rally. game. Churchill used three pitchers :.; "I've had good days and bad The kid never told anybody year-old daughter Katie, along over the first three innings, Clint Cavanaugh belted a pair of with Tyler Cotter goingthe final three.;; r.. ? days, but by the grace of God I'm what airlines he was coming in with four grown children, for including six in the third, en homers, including a two-run shot in the innings to pick up the win. He allowed.'-'• ? still alive," he said. . on, and to this day, I don't think support through his recovery. route to a 12-6 triumph. first and a solo blast in the fifth. one run on three hits and two walks. • ; The 54-year-old former he knew if he was flying United, Grenan certainly has been "The kids played hard, but . Rexin and Cavanaugh combined for Shea Dwyer went the middle three ' ' Ocelot coach, who anticipates American or TWA. through a lot and anxiously we're still not doing the little four of Wayne's 10 hits. innings, allowing just one hit and no'"''; * Ryan Couop worked the first 5.2 runs. Matt Luneak start, giving up four ' the day he is cancer free, still When we finally stumbled awaits his next prognosis from tilings" said Targosz, whose innings for Wayne on the mound before maintains his sense of humor. upon him, Gore initially resisted his doctor on April 28. Best case Chargers are 4-2 overall and 1-1 runs on fivehit s and five walks. ; •'. giving way to Brett Patterson, who The three pitchers combined for ,.- "I was talking to my pastor our offer for a ride back to the scenario is that he is in remis­ in the Lakes. "We made a couple earned the victory in 1.1 innings. nine strikeouts. Jon Bryant started for :... recently and I told him I lost a hotel in Anderson until we sion and will return to a normal of errors and let them back in the Franklin starter Dave Leins, who Wayne, ghing up four runs on eight : • lot of my hair and my eyelashes," threatened to leave. He assumed life. game. The one thing is disap­ was lifted in the seventh, took the loss. hits. He walked two in five innings. Grenan said. "He must have a limo was awaiting him, but he , In the meantime, Grenan said pointing is that our pitchers have Sean Sciba and Tyler Canyock each Jamie Harris, who suffered the loss, misunderstood me. He told stubbornly got into our station he wants to reconnect with "the got to throw strikes. had two hits for Franklin. Sciba belted a gave up two runs on four hits and four ' some other people that my 'eye­ wagon and quickly fell asleep in people who work around "But a win is a win, and we'll solo homer in the fifth, while Canyock walks. He fanned four. lids' fell out." the back seat for the 45-minute Schoolcraft" or hear from some take it, especially in the division." added a double. W.L WESTERN 4, JOHN GLENN 3: Walled Bryan Niemczak had a big day LUTHERAN NORTH 3, LUTH. WESTLAND 1: Lake Western (4-1) led by the pitching , - Grenan and I were once ride back. of his ex-players who might be In a Metro Conference game Friday, involved in Detroit AAU basket­ Grenan spent a total of 10 involved in coaching. at the plate for the Chargers, performances of sophomores Brett John Mick outdueled Ryan Baglow on . Lubanski and Zach Garten, downed vis-; ball program under Rocky years in the Schoolcraft program And if they get a free moment, going 3-for-3 with four RBI and the mound as Macomb Lutheran North iting Westland John Glenn (3-4). Watkins. During the mid-1980s, (1984-1994), seven as an assis­ don't hesitate to call him at four runs scored. He also drew a (3-4,1-0) downed host Lutheran High Lubanski (2-0) started the game and we accompanied Team tant under Ed Kavanaugh and (616) 847-4282. pair of walks. Westland (3-2,1-2). only allowed one run on two hits. In the' '• Michigan to a weekend tourna­ three as the head coach. He also Kirk Ciarrocchi added three Mick went all seven innings for the third inning, he was relieved by Garten, j. ment in Anderson, Ind. and coached the Livonia bemonsmoe.riDmecomm,net j (734)953-2123 hits, including a double and victorious Mustangs, allowing just one who picked up his first varsity save. scored twice. Eric Mitchell run on three hits. He struck out five and Making his second appearance on the , . chipped in with two hits, includ­ walked only one. mound this year, Gatten pitched four ^d two feits and three RBI Westland John Glenn (0-4) m a ing a double and two RBI. Baglow also went the distance, innings, allowed two runs and struck Weclftese%- as Livo-nift Churchill (2-2) WLAA crossover. allowing one earned run on seven hits Glenn, which fefi behind 11-3 out four. Chris Kangas pitched six $mtm& ¢£1¾% Waj%e Meiribrial (0- Stacey Truskowski had two of and three walks. The Warriors commit­ innings for Glenn and took the loss. -- after three innings, collected six FROM PAGE B1 5) in a Western Lake&crossover.' Glenn's three hits. Lisa Pecorelli added ted four errors. SALEM 5, FRANKLIN 4: Sam Ott Tayior and Jordan Kerr added two the other. hits, two from Ryan Lopez, who Adam Zehel had an RBI single for pitched 5.2 innings to earn the victory hits apiece. One of Jordan Kerr's hits Jenny Bone, who lasted one inning knocked in a run. Lutheran Westland. Micah Hudson Wednesday as the visiting Rocks (2-3) Ladywood's Sarah Stempin was a triple. as the Rockets' starter, took the loss. Winning pitcher Brian Runge and C. J. Garber collected the other hits. downed Livonia Franklin (1-4) in a hit an inside-the-park home run Winning pitcher Julie Brittany Holbrook worked the final went 4.2 innings, allowing six "We beat ourselves up the past two WLAA crossover. Losing pitcher .Jesse'^j * off relief pitcher Amanda Lewandownski did not allow a hit in four innings in the five-inning mercy. runs on five hits and five walks. game if you look at the errors we com­ Carpenter gave up five earned runs on;-i; . Popiela, three innings of work. She walked one Mapes, who went the first three Reliever Shea Dwyer went 2.1 mitted," Lutheran Westland coach seven walks and three hits over 3.1. M-.*. : Losing pitcher Meredith Stasa and struck out four. Jordan Kerr fin­ innings, struck out three and walked scoreless innings for the Kevin Wade said. 'Against good team innings. Reliever Sean Sciba pitched 3.2- ished up the final four innings, allow­ you cannot afford to give them extra worked all seven innings and six. Jesse Hartman added five strike­ Chargers. He allowed just one hit scoreless innings. He struck out seven ; > • ing two hits, a walk and hit batter outs and no walks over the final two outs. Those types of teams will take and allowed just one hit. Brad Way •'"' allowed nine hits. and walked two. while striking out three. innings. advantage of it, and they did against us. went 2-for-4 to lead Salem. Garrett •' v FRANKLIN 16, WAYNE 2: Livonia Freshman Jackie Serna's RBI dou­ FRANKLIN 5, SALEM 2: Winning pitch­ Jerry Smith, the Glenn starter, We need to get back to the basics in Gumm had two hits for the Patriots. "' • Franklin (7-2,1-1) unloaded for 13 hits ble scored Kristen Spadawith Wayne's er Natalie Sanborn threw a four-hitter suffered the loss. He gave up five terms of hitting and fielding." UGGETT10, LUTH. WESTLAND t: Curtis 1,) Friday in a WLAA-Western Division only run in the fourth inning. Wednesday as Livonia Franklin (6-2) runs on seven hits and two walks. CANTON 7, JOHN GLENN fcBlaine Fisher pitched a complete-game three- -- triumph over host Wayne Memorial Starting pitcher Jesse Harris suf­ beat the host Rocks. Glenn fells to 3-5 overall and Payden went 2-for-3 and knocked in hitter Wednesday, leading host Grosse - ->•,. (0-7, 0-2). fered the loss. . Salem pitchers Kelly McDonald 0-2 in the Lakes. two runs Thursday to lead the visiting Pointe Woods University-Liggett (5-1, far. Brittany Taylor, Briauna Taylor, CANTON 4, STEVENSON 2: Hilary (five innings) and Mary Cox (two W.L CENTRAL 8, STEVENSON & Torrey Chiefs (6-4-1) to the WLAA crossover 0) past Lutheran High Westland (3-1, V- < Natalie Sanborn, Jessica Stailey and Payne tossed a four-hitter and fanned innings) combined for seven strike­ Stimson went 3-for-4 with a pair of " win over Westland John Glenn (3-4). 1). Fisher laced just 24 batters, giving ''/••'" Heather Jaroh each collected two hits 11 Wednesday as the Chiefs (2-0) outs, six walks and allowed five hits. doubles, and RBI and three runs scored Pitcher Brad Barath fanned four in up one earned run. He struck out six. *'-.* * in the five-inning mercy. Briauna earned the WLAA crossover victory Brittany Taylor and Kelsey Garbutt Friday to lead host Walled Lake Central earning the victory. 3 scored three runs and Ashley Geraghty Dan Abbott doubled, while Sam :'" .'- over host Livonia Stevenson (2-4). each collected RBI singles for the (4-1,2-0) to a WLAA-Lakes Division STEVENSON 8, CANTON 4: On contributed an RBI triple. Ahlersmeyer and Nate Bachert each . ','•", Payne did not walk a batter in seven Patriots. Briauna Taylor added an RBI win over Livonia Stevenson (2-3,1-1). Wednesday, Livonia Stevenson (2-2) added hits for the Warriors. Bachert Winning pitcher Natalie Sanborn innings. • sacrifice fly and had eight assists from Matt Johnson and Brent Reichle earned a WLAA crossover road victory knocked in a run. Losing pitcher Derek -.,, (4-1) allowed just two hits - to Bianca Losing pitcher Julie Johnson scat­ her shortstop position. each added two hits and an RBI for the at Canton (5-4-1) led by the potent bat Fleefham, who went the first three • "• Hayes and Jessica Hensley - while tered seven hits and fanned two. All HARPER WOODS 20, CLARENCEVILLE 3: winners. Brian Peterson and Derek of Sam Vomastek, who went 3-for-3 innings before giving way to Micah ; allowing four walks and fanning five. four runs were earned. RBI singles by Charmaine McQueen Mitchell also knocked in runs. with two RBI and two runs scored. Hausch, took the loss. Fleefham gave' *•'' Losing pitcher Taylor Krohn struck Janice Hollandsworth had a double and Brittany Brooks in the first inning Nick Plirika had a double and two Also contributing to the winners' 11- up six earned runs on six hits. out three and walked four. Wayne had and triple in a losing cause. wasn't enough Wednesday as host RBI for the Spartans. Andy Jones went hit attack were Nick Coram (l-for-3, HARPER WOODS 23, CLARENCEVILLE 2: five errors. Shelby Anthony .led Canton with Livonia Clarenceville (3-4,1-1) fell to 2-for-3, while Matt Loney scored twice. two RBI, two runs), Luke Knochel (1- In a Metro Conference matchup , . ' CHURCHILL 12, JOHN GLENN 1: Livonia two hits and two stolen bases. the Pioneers (2-0 Metro Conference). Nick Coram added a hit and two RBI. for-3, two RBI) and Jake Wilson (1-for- Wednesday that lasted just four Churchill (3-2,1-1) took advantage of ? The Chief scored the game-winning Danielle Maples added an RBI Losing pitcher Larry Klemczak give 3, RBI, run). Grant Campbell earned innings, host Livonia Clarenceville (2-5, • five errors and collected 12 hits in a run in the top of the sixth when grounded scoring Lisa Wilson in the up five runs on six hits over three the victory for Stevenson with five 0-2) fell to the Pioneers. Brandon WLAA-Lakes Division win Friday over Kimmy Keppen reached base on an fourth inning to account for the innings. He fanned three. innings of one-hit relief. The junior did Sheffield led Harper Woods with two - host Westland John Glenn (0-6,0-2). infield error followed by consecutive Trojans' other ran. Kellie Manis and Garrett Reichle, the-winning pitcher, not give up a run. hits, including a double and two RBI. •'• • -•' Taylor Kerr, Jordan Kerr and singles by Alyssa Johnson, Mary Kate Chelsea Lawler scored in the first scattered four hits and seven walks over CHURCHIll 6, WAYNE 5 (9): Bryon Anthony Bevere added a double and Amber Holod collected two hits apiece McWhirter and Stephanie Sadek. inning. five innings. Niemczak's two-out triple up the right- two RBI. Brad Schwartz had an RBI fgf ,. for the Chargers, who ended the game W.L WESTERN 12, JOHN GLENN 2: Laura Losing pitcher Abby Sochacki gave WAYNE 8, FRANKLIN 5: Trey Raynes center field gap brought home Brian the Trojans. Mike Robles added the in the sixth (mercy rule) with four Ruben had three hits, while winning up 15 earned runs on 10 hits and six brought home Brent Rexin with a sui­ Runge with the game-winning run as other hit and scored a run. Winning -* runs. pitcher Kayla Mapes and Kelly Reaves walks. She struck out three. cide squeeze bunt in the top of the sev­ livonia Churchill (3-2) defeated host pitcher Branson Williams went two Winning pitcher Julie added two apiece Wednesday to lead The Trojans committed nine errors enth ibr the game-winning ran as Wayne Memorial (3-4) in nine innings. innings, allowing two runs on one hit Lewandowski, Julia Hassell, Hilary Walled Lake Western past host leading to nine Harper Woods runs. Runge started the inning with a sin­ Antal and Jordan Kerr each knocked in a pair of runs. Lewandowski struck out five, walked three and scattered six hits in the win. Stacey Truskowski had three hits, including a pair of doubles, for the Rockets. Glenn starter Lisa Pecorelli took the loss. STEVENSON 3, W.L. CENTRAL 2: Livonia Stevenson (3-4,2-0) overcame a 1-0 deficit with three runs in the fifth inning Friday to beat visiting Walled Lake Central (1-1 in the WLAA-Lakes Division). Kathleen Hoehn started the rally with a double. Julie Johnson's RBI sin­ gle brought home pinch runner Tara Sharpe followed by Emily Hollandsworth sacrifice bunt and sub­ sequent Central error scoring Hoehn. Emily Hollandsworth then scored on a passed ball following a strikeout. Lauren Brueck had two of Stevenson's four hits, while Central's Kathryn Russette collected two of the Vikings'five hits. Johnson, the winning pitcher, went all seven innings, allowing no walks and fanning seven. She outdueled Central starter Brittany Burkhardt, who struck out 11 and walked only two. MONROE 12, WAYNE 2: In a non-league game Thursday, the host Trojans (2-1) scored seven runs with two-out in the second to beat Wayne Memorial (0-6) in six innings (mercy rule). Brittany Cousino and Jessica Maniaci each had two hits and scored two runs for Monroe. Winning pitcher Jessica Irwin threw three scoreless innings before giving way to Mallorie Jones, who gave up all four hits. The two combined for • 15 strikeouts. Losing pitcher Jesse Harris gave up . 12 hits, walked two and struck out three. Wayne scored both of its runs in the fourth on singles by Heather Henning, Kristen Spada, Colleen Blake and Harris. HURON VALLEY 9, PCA1: Amanda Gruenewald starred on the mound and with the bat Thursday as host Westland Huron Valley Lutheran (3-3, 1-0) opened Michigan Independent Athletic Conference-Red Division action with a win over Plymouth Christian Academy.

Gruenewald went 3-forT3 with a double and four RBI. She also pitched a two-hitter, while striking out 10 and walking only one. Emily Harris added two hits, an RBI and scored four times for the Hawks. Losing pitcher Kristi Carnevale sin­ gled and scored on Autumn McKenzie's RBI single for PCAs lone run in the seventh inning, spoiling Gruenewald's no-hit bid. CHURCHILL 9, WAYNE 1: Paula Guzik B4 (*) Observer & Eccentric ] Sunday, April 11,2007 www.hometownlife.com

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Leads provided. 1st yr, Call: 248-471-1022 preferred. Responsible for potential $150,000+. considered. Knowledge of, Stock and display. Busy retail ASSISTANT Evenings. Email resume: MAINTENANCE Nursing Department Oper­ Sales Professional . and experience with, Microsoft market is looking for full time $10-12 p/hr. We are seeking [email protected] Office. Strong management CLEANING PERSON or Fax Resume: 734-427-1233 ations, Staff Management, only need apply. SERVICE TECHNICIAN produce managers. Insurance an individual with strong skills with focus on customer $10%. 10 hrs/wk. Mon-Fri. Providing Excellent Cust­ Please contact April: FULL TIME organizational skills to work in service. Send resume and & paid vacation available. DENTAL HYGIENIST omer Service to Residents/ 3:30-5:30PM. Cleaning This position will have you a fast paced office of a nation­ (734) 748-4830 salary requirements to: Please send resume to Unique opportunity. Exp'd Families and Promoting services need not apply. prepping apartments for [email protected] JOE'S PRODUCE al sales & installation compa­ periodontal therapist. Com­ Community Image. Must 1-800-579-7355 move-In, completing serv­ Call: (248) 948-9696x131 33152 7 Mile Rd., Livonia, ny. Must have computer skills. munication skills, computer be personable, caring, ice requests & maintaining Fax resume to 734-591-2420 ACTIVITY ASSISTANT Mi 48152 Attn: Harvey knowledge. Bloomfield Hills. team player to work CLEANING TEAMS Needed (2 the grounds. Applicants towards Community goals/ Approx. 8 hrs/wk. Flexible "HVAC UBOYER/'DR'IVER" No calls or faxes please. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Fax resume: 248-646-5743 WINDOW COMmNX or more) for office buildings, must be mechanically objectives. work schedule. Must be able Full time, for building/architec­ full or part-time evenings Needed inclined, EPA certified, DENTAL RECEPTIONIST/ to work weekends & evenings. tural company in Livonia. $8/hour to start. Wixom/West able to climb a ladder, self PRODUCTION SCHEDULING COORDINATOR AUTO SALESPERSON (H/F) Apply: Four Chaplains Call (734} 425-1415 Proficient in Quickbooks. Send Resume to Bloomfield. (734)699-0100 motivated, dependable, & Waterford dental office seek­ No prior sales experience nee- 28349 Joy Rd., Westland. TECHNICIANS Mail or Fax resume to: 34441 Walton wood able to lift 50 lbs. Service ing team member, profession­ essary. We offer training, a CONDO CARETAKER W. 8 Mile Rd Ste 109, Livonia, ALL STDENTS/OTHERS HVAC SERVICE Technicians must be able al in appearance, who makes Senior Communities fun environment and excellent Small Bloomfield complex will to work overtime/on-call Our exceptional growth and Ml 48152; 248-888-9393. a great first impression. PO Box 255005 income potential. Fax resume $15 base/appt. Sales/service, exchange home & utilities for AND INSTALLATION stability continues and has West Bloomfield, Mi and be available in the BOOKKEEPER Dental experience required. to Eugene at 734-946-0084 or no telemarketing, no exp approx. 20 hrs/wk. Growing, well established created a need for 4832S-3B05 winter for snow removal. For small interior design stu­ Fuil or part time, Call Mary, call 734-946-0011 maintenance duties. mechanical contracting co. ' Production Techs needed, conditions exist. Must Please fax/send resume dio. Exp. in QuickBooks, (248) 682-4971 fax (248) 865-1638 CaliJean: (248)642-1316 located in Detroit metropol­ in our Plymouth manufac­ be 18+. Apply Now! Positions with salary requirements to accounts receivable/payables Attention: RSC itan area looking to fill four turing facility. Qualified CANVASSORS filling fast!!! (248)426-4405 248-852-5320, & payroll. Willing to train. 25- ORTHODONTIC ASSISTANT candidates will have a relat­ Michigan's leading window & COURIER positions: hvac technician, The Essex at Hampton, 30/hrs/wk. Windows Walls & Part-Time. Career oriented. ed associate degree and/or PHYSICAL home improvement co." lis APPOINTMENT SETTER Growing Property pipe fitter/welder, boiler 64 Village Circle, More (248)661-3840 Mature energetic person to at least two years of hands THERAPISTS & looking for sales people trMfie Seeking an experienced Management Company based installer and sheet metal Rochester Hilis, Ml 48307 join our team. Chairside exp. installer experienced in the on experience operating, Canvassing Dept. Looking for appointment setter, must be in Southfield looking for a or call 248-852-7500 EOE maintaining and adjusting BOOKKEEPER, PART-TIME desirable but will train the right PHYSICAL THERAPY commercial and industrial motivated, hard-working, 4 dependable outgoing and pro­ part-time Courier with light manufacturing equipment Needed for summer. Flexible person. Jan: 248-719-0582 AIDES field. Base salary nego­ hrs. Some exp. necessary. responsible individuals. Hrly. fessional sounding on the Administrative work to drive to maximize production Westland Convalescent & to and from various locations tiable, full medical benefits, MAINTENANCE/ Send resume: ORTHODONTIC ASSISTANT pay + commission 8 bonuses. phone. Hourly wage & bonus ZAM80NI OPERATOR output while maintaining Rehab Center, a leader in pro­ in the Metro area. Hours vary AFLAC and retirement plan. quality and safety. This is [email protected] Seeking pleasant individual Will train. No exp. necessary. structure. Immediate position Join our team! Suburban ice viding consistent professional per week. Person needs to Strong leadership skills, a 24/7 operation with vari­ (248)474-5510 • who is self motivated, enthusi­ Overtime available. Please ,cali for the right candidate. Farmington Hills is seeking service, has openings for own a vehicle and have a good good customer relations, ous shifts/schedules poten­ astic, committed to excellence. Dave at: (734)634-6575 qualified individuals for PT/FT PT's & PTA's interested In Call: 248-291-0026 driving record. Pay'rate Is professionalism & depend­ tially available. We offer a Experienced. 1 to 1½ days. or Brian at- (734)748-9796 positions of Maintenance/ employment opportunities on ability highly recommend­ competitive benefits pack­ Work references necessary. $10.00 plus miieage. Please Zamboni Operator. the day shift. Part time posi­ ASSISTANT fax resume' to 248-799-5497 ed. Great clientele base age including Medical with Birmingham area. Resume to: Responsibilities include build­ We Work tions are available. Interested FINANCE MGR with guaranteed steady Health Savings Accounts, Box 1530, O&E Newspaper KELLER WILLIAMS year-round work. Serious ing maintenance, general Dental, Other Insurances, 36251 Schoolcraft Rd. candidates should forward Thinking about a career Are you a quick learner and Customer Service/ applicants only please. cleaning & ice resurfacing. 401K with company match For Your Livonia, Ml 48150 Gode1530 iheir resume to Lori Heavener, in Real estate? Looking good with details? We need a Please call: 734-287-4111 Must be 18 years of age to and more! Team oriented [email protected] COTA, Director of Rehabilita­ for great training, fop Team Player who isn't afraid Light Assembly- or tax resume: apply. Interested candidates individuals only. Immetttwttiife.mm tion Dept at fax 734-728-9741 commission, personal to work hard while making a contact Geoff Bennetts at Fulltime 734-287-4011 or email coaching? Call Lori to' iot of money! Auto dealership 248-888-1400 experience helpful, but not At small Plymouth co. 8:30-5, Help Wanted-Medical (J) [email protected] reserve your seat for M-F. $8.75/hr + benefits. Email Send resume to or apply on line at Monday April 23 @ 7pm, required. You will be respon­ MANAGER JANITOR Attn: PT #14, email: INSURANCE www.westlandcc.com 248-735-5520 sible for interacting with the to: [email protected] STAFFING/ SCHEDULING customers while they sign the [email protected] Westland insurance agency Administrative Assistant Exp'd, full time, for Client vehicle sales paperwork you DELIVERY PERSON Flexible Retirement community in looking for an. experienced Medical office seeks experi­ Physical Therapy Assistant Services. Strong organization­ have created. This is a great schedule. Must have van or personal lines CSR. Familiar enced Receptionist. Full/Part- Must have Degree. Part-Time. Farmington Hills seeks al skills, ability to handle chal­ Real Estate Career opportunity for an individual truck. Great opportunity! experienced, dependable with the Applied System. Time with exc. pay & benefits. Southfield &/or Canton. Call: lenging situations, and detail- E.O.E. Information Sessions with the right attitude and abil­ [email protected] Janitor for Full-Time day Please fax resume along Ann Arbor/Plymouth area. 734-981-9410, 248-423-1280 oriented. Fuil Time & Dual Care^. ities. Great Benefits and Pay. shift. Exp. required. Apply with salary requirements to: Fax resume to: 248-539-4578 Only medical office RN Please forward resume to: DELIVERY/SALES at: Attn: Housekeeping; RETAIL SALES (734) 641-9906 Earn While You Learn. $775-$1050/WK. Email: [email protected] experience need apply. For phone triage. Full-Time 36550 Grand River Ave. For heavy duty truck parts. Free Pre-License - Box 1526 6 needed. Company vehicle. Fax resume to: 734-996-8767 with current triage exp. Farmington Hifls Exp. required. Full-time week­ MEDICAL BILLING/ Training [email protected] Training. Sales required. MANUFACTURING or Email: [email protected] Birmingham. Fax resume to: or Fax to: (248) 476-7534 days. (734) 238-0556 (248) 471-5200 RECEPTIONIST (248) 433-1742 For Those Who Qualify.. AUTO BILLER No Phone Calls Please. ASSOCIATES Mature, hardworking, experi­ CHIROPRACTIC • Weds., April 4th @ 6:3.0* in Plymouth Do you enjoy processing Direct Care Worker Afternoon Shift SAW OPERATORS enced. Part time. Southfield ASSISTANT RN & PTs Vehicle Sales paperwork like Work in a children's respite LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION Podiatry practice. Fax resume: •Weds., April 11th ©6:30: RD108's & Finance Con­ FOREMAN NEEDED Wanted for new wellness clin­ for Home Care to serve in Sterling Heights ' home in Waterford. Band Saw Operator with 248-623-1697 tracts? Do you have a fun, Minimum 5 yrs. exp. Class A AW Transmission Engineering ic in Livonia. Experience pre­ Metro Detroit area. Fax • Weds., April 18th O 6:30 (AWTEC), located in PLY­ experience and data entry' positive attitude with a desire High Schoof diploma/GED. CDL a must. Call or Fax Office Manager ferred, but not necessary. in Northville MOUTH, Is an award winning, skills required. resume to 248-358-2229 to learn new things? If your Call Jennifer: 248-360-5764 resume. Calk 734-762 0521 Small fast-growing co. Must Morning & afternoon shifts •Wed., April 25th @ 8:30 _____ industry leader in remanufac- Earn $40,000 plus 1st yr. Fax resume: 734-762-1556 be extremely people-friendly & available, Monday thru in Grosse Point e Woods answer is "Yes!" then we want turing of automotive trans­ Blue Cross. computer knowlede. Duties: Saturday. Please call 734- you here! Good Benefits and missions, with a commitment VETERINARY Call 888-414-8330 * LANDSCAPE/ Drug Free Workplace. accounting/bookkeeping, mar­ 542-4940 or email Dr. Patrick Pay. Reynolds experience a big to quality and equipment or sign up online LABORERS LAWN MAINTENANCE keting, phone scheduling, & Jary at: [email protected] RECEPTIONIST plus! Please send resume to: standards that is unsurpassed Please tax resume to: www.acareerwithus.com Needed for disaster restora­ Celtic Lawn and landscape is creation of forms & docu­ Full-time Exp. required. in the automotive industry. Atlas Tube US 10 suburban office Box 1524 tion company. Carpet cleaning seeking part time/full time ments in MS Word & Excel. CHIROPRACTIC ASSISTANT Apply in person: Strong [email protected] help in the western Wayne Plymouth, Ml locations exp. a plus but not necessary. Full time. Starting at $35,000 Permanent part-time position. Veterinary Hospital, 29212 1 Will train. Room for advance­ and Oakland county area. Due to increased sates and 734-738-5604 commensurate with exp. No Mon.,Wed&Fri.2:45-7:30pm Five Mile Rd., Livonia. 'Industry's Best Training'" Automotive ment. (734) 425-3801 Position would include lawn an expansion of the busi­ travel/weekends, very occas­ & Sat. 3:45-1:30PM. Clerical Ask for Eva. BODY SHOP mowing (riders & walk ness, AWTEC seeks team- sional extended hrs needed. skills & computer knowledge behlnds) and landscape main­ oriented, dependable indi­ SUMMER JOBS Fax resume: 814-295- required. Willing to train qual­ MANAGER GRINDER: O.D. X-RAY/MAM MO tenance. Please fax resume to viduals who would like to Water Safety Instructors, 9715 ified person. '27527 Joy Rd., Great pay and benefits! Machine Tool Company. Sales Representative 734-838-0205 Attn: Mike, or enjoy: Lifeguards, & Sports Instruc­ HWkW. of inkster, Westland. Part time/ 3 days p/week for Call Bob Jeannotte Jr. at: Call 734-838-0204 outpatient facility. Fax For growing Title Insurance Experience required. Apply tor needed for campers ages 734-522-5501 734-453-2500 . www.Celticlawn.com resume to 734-462-0149 Company in Livonia. Very In Person: 11865 Globe St. • $10/hr + shift premium 2 Vi -9 yrs old. Exp. & current For Construction Company. motivated envlorment, Exp. BOB JEANNOTTE Livonia, Ml 48150 • Planned work hours are certifications a must! South- Scheduling, Phones Computer CHIROPRACTIC ASST LATHE: MANUAL 1:30PM- 10:00PM a must. Livonia: 800-842-4541 For Royal Oak office, 20/hr wk. Help Wanted- preferred but not necessary:* PONTIAC-BUICK-GMC GROUNDS PERSON field area. 248-357-1740 Machine Too! Company. • Raise after 90 days Email resume to Faod/Beverage Will work on a commission" TRUCK Plymouth, Ml full-time, seasonal, for Canton or fax resume: 248-357-6361 OFFICE/WAREHOUSE Experience Required. Apply • Quarterly & Year end normandycf in ic@sbcglobal. net basis with certain benefits. • • apt. community. Great oppor­ Ambitious person needed for Bathtub Reglazer/installer bonuses Or call 248-549-0140 - Email resume to: tunity for right person. Please In Person: 11865 Globe St. SURFACE GRINDER busy office/warehouse. BANQUET SERVERS Full-Time. Exp w/paint spray­ Livonia, Ml 48150 • 100% company paid Strong pc skills required, Experienced only! Needed at [email protected]: call (734) 397-1080. health/dental/opticai FULLTIME ing helpful, will train, Must especially MS Office. Banquet Hall in Southfield. • Vacation/holiday/sick pay MEDICAL & DENTAL SALES ASSISTANT have own truck, 734-788-2230 Some EDM knowledge Excellent communication Apply in person btwn 11AM- Grounds/ LEASING AGENTS • Tuition reimbursement RECRUTMENT RETAIL helpful. 248-344-4080 skills a must. Familiar with 3PM Mon-Thurs. Palace of BRANCH MANAGER WEEKENDS • 401k with company match AutoCAD beneficial. FT, bene­ Full-Time, Weekdays. Pool Maintenance Southfield, 25228 W. 12 Mile For Adecco Employment SURFACE GRINDER HAND fit packages. Pay commensu­ 734-786-3757 Rd. W. of Telegraph, across the Services in our Canton loca­ Colony Park & AWTEC-HR Gage exp. 5 yrs. minimum. rate with exp/skills. Send tion. Responsible: to plan, COLONY PARK APTS. Kensington Park 14920 Keel St. 30 Day Signing Bonus Resume via email only to: street from the Star Theater. SALESPERSON - No Phone Calls Please. direct and control all phases SUMMER HELP « Plymouth, Ml 48170 248-474-5150 or resu [email protected] Looking for aggressive, tal: of successful operation within For a couple of Westside Fax: 734-454-1091 [email protected] For large apt. community BANQUET COOK OR CHEF ented person. Must have the branch Including sales and apartment communities, E-mail Farmington Hills. RECEPTIONIST 1 in Southfield. Maintain poo! •RNs EXPERIENCED background or exp. In build- customer service activities exp. will be considered a •[email protected] $7.75-310+ bonus. Pleasant & exterior common areas. • Case Managers Please fax resume to ing industry. Must be compute and staff development. Adecco plus. Both Saturday and EOE Swim Pool Construction phone manner, will train. Leave Fui! time position, week­ • Medical Receptionists 248-853-8269 er literate & be able to travel S.A. is a Fortune Global 500 Exp'd commercial plumbers Message: (248) 426-0733 ends required. Start $9/hr. Sunday required. • Orthodontic Asst. occasionally. Small fast paced company and the global leader MATERIAL Call: 248-355-2047 & gunite; shotcrete; workers RECEPTIONIST, FULL-TIME •LPNs CATERING COOK co. Position is base + ; in HR services. The Adecco Fax resume: 248-352-6737 needed. Drivers license req. Construction co. Computer • Dental Assistants CHEFS ASSISTANT Group connects over 700,000 generous commission. Ematl Steel Industries', Inc. located Yr-round, benefits. B&B Pools exp., multiple phones. 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Part-Time positions 5 yrs. minimum exp. creating an ad for any of the above 572 Tobfn Dr., Inkster shifts, FT/PT for busy Coney automotive aftermarket HANDYMAN driving a hi-lo is a must: for veterinary hospital in electrical schematics on CAD, positions, check out our: better work, better fife. or fax resume to: Island in West Bloomfield. desired. Competitive bene­ Part-Time for smail Southfield Apply in person Mon.-Thurs., Farmington. (248)476-3662 specifying components, pro­ BRIDGEPORT OPERATOR Good Pay. 248-538-5000 fits and saiary offered. office. 20 nrs/wk. Some lift­ 313-274-1927 - 9am-4pm@126Q0 Beech Daly gramming PLCs, trouble MEDICAL & DENTAL Gage exp, 5 yrs, minimum. ______Warehouse Associates Please send resume ing. Must have reliable trans­ Road, south of I96 on the shooting on the floor & wiring RECRUITMENT HOWE'S BAYOU needs expe­ 30 Day Signing Bonus CORT Furniture Rental needs w/salary req to: Transtar portation. Please call Karen east side of the road. equipment. 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BOYS TENNIS RESULTS Ladywood no match LIVONIA STEVENSON 8 No. 1 doubles: Jay Cunningham-Taylor Frangie Nolan Langlois, 6-1, 6-0; No. 3: Travis Dehne- Mitchell Kelley (WLN) def. Ryan Henderson-Dan WAYNE MEMORIAL 0 (LC) def. Steve Schaeffler-Max Korpalski, 6-1,6- Mike Hagen (N) def. Nikhil Kalothia-Billy Lyons, Camilleri, 6-1,6-7 (5-7), 6-4. April 20 at Stevenson 1; No. 2: Dan Martin-Kyle Peczynski (LC) def. 6-1, 6-0; No. 4: Graham McHenry-Jason Franklin's dual meet record: 0-1-1 overall, 0-1 No.! singles: Gino McCathney (LS) defeated Patrick Onoro-Anoop Gopal, 7-5, 6-3; No. 3: Raymond (N) def.frank Toarmtna-Shawn WLAA. for division rival, 4-1 Kevin Erdmann, 6-1, 6-0; No. 2: Ian Petty (LS) Robert Fortney-Steve Mazur (LC) def. Robert Murphy, 6-2,6-1. NORTHVILLE 5 def. Aaron Koshorek, 6-0, 6-0; No. 3: Chris Matar-Tom Eggleston, 6-3, 6-3; No. 4: Andy Glenn's duaTmeet record: 1-1-1 overall, 0-2-1 LIVONIA CHURCHILL 3 Martin (LS) def. CJ. Cooney, 6-0,6-1; No. 4: Erik Clairmont-Paul Yandric (LC) def. Patrick Baiiey- WLAA. April 16 at Churchill Farmington Hills Mercy Koch (LS) def. Nick Martin, 6-0,6-0. Andy Mitchell, 6-1,6-4. LIVONIA STEVENSON 7 No. 1 singles: Tim Wasielewski (N) defeated Nick remained unbeaten through GIRLS SOCCER No. 1 doubles: Pat McHugh-Mike Greco (LS) def. Churchill's dual meet record: 1-1 overall, M WALLED LAKE WESTERN 1 Payne, 7-5, 6-2; No. 2: Peter Curran (N) def. seven soccer games Thursday Jake Fyfe-Tommy Pattenaude, 6-0, 6-1; No. 2: WLAA. April 17 at Stevenson Aniket Patil, 7-6 (7-3), 6-4; No. 3: Mike Baskins Justin Collins-Ben Bagazinski (LS) def. Mike No. 1 singles: Gino McCathney (LS) defeated (N) def. Alex Clos, 7-5, 6-4; No. 4: Kyle when it defeated host Livonia "We came out flat the first half, we WALLED LAKE NORTHERN 8 Hicks-Andrew Morton, 6-1, 6-0; No. 3: Alex WAYNE MEMORIAL 0 Michael Chou, 6-1,6-1; No. 2: Ian Petty (LS) def. Anderson (LC) def. Steve Irvine, 7-6 (7-3), 6-4. Ladywood, 4-1. played poorly, but we had a good sec­ Cook-Brady Thorn (LS) def. Andrew Thyrion- April 18 at Wayne Garek Ng, 6-1,6-3; No. 3: Chris Martin (LS) def. No. 1 doubles: Jay Cunningham-Taylor Frangie The Marlins are 3-0-2 in the ond half," Churchill coach Dave Josh Barnett, 6-1, 6-0; No. 4: Chris Ortos- No. 1 singles: Sam Hau (WLN) defeated Kevin Lenny Kugel, 6-0,6-4; No. 4: Erik Koch (LS) def. (LC) def. Harry Zhang-Lee Schechter, 6-3, 6-1; Catholic League and 5-0-2 Hebestreit said. Clayton Northey (LS) def. Kevin,Tarnowskl- Erdmann, 5-7, 6-4, 6-3; No. 2: Greg Watson Zak Goldstein, 6-2,6-1. No. 2: Kevin Zhang-Phil Irvine (N) def. Kyle overall. Stefanie Turner played the first 72 Blake Berry, 6-1,6-0. (WLN) def. Aaron Koshorek, 6-0, 6-2; No. 3: No. 1 doubles: Pat McHugh-Mike Greco (LS) def. Pecyznski-Dan Martin, 6-0, 7-6 (7-3); No. 3: minutes in goal for Churchill before Dual meet records: Stevenson, 3-0 overall, 3-0 Andy Sanders (WLN) def. Ryan Reynolds, 6-2,6- Adam Goldman-Blair Bloberman, 6-0,6-1; No. 2: Robert Fortney-Steve Mazur (LC) def. David Senior Tessa Kellar, assisted giving way to Megan Bauman. Western Lakes Activities Association; Wayne, 0- 4; No. 4: Mark Rohloff (WLN) def. Nick Martin, Justin Collins-Ben Bagazinski (LS) def. Drew Connett-Brian Lovett, 6-0, 7-6 (7-5); No. 4: by senior Paige Sheridan, gave 3-2 overall; 0-2-1 WLAA. 6-0,6-1. Haack-Nick Winkler, 6-2,6-2; No. 3: Alex Cook- Andy Mills-Graham McHenry (N) def. Andy NORTHVILLE 2, FRANKLIN 0: Sarah Clairmont-Paul Yandric, 6-0,7-6 (7-2). the Marlins the initial lead Stern's goal on a well-placed shot LIVONIA CHURCHILL 6 No. 1 doubles: David Criss-Nick Majie (WLN) def. Brady Thorn (LS) def. Argun Mahajan-Daniel SALEM 2 C.J. Cooney-Jake Fyfe, 5-7, 6-3, 6-2; No, 2: Wang, 6-3,6-3; No. 4: Stephen Wang-Brad Stone Churchill's dual meet record: 0-1 overall; 0-1 midway through the first half, from the top of the box in 58th April 20 at Salem Steven Olson-Cole Davis (WLN) def. Tommy (WLW) def. Chris Orlos-Clayton Northey, 6-2, 2- WLAA. but the Blazers scored off a minute Wednesday gave the host No. 1 singles: Lawrence Washington (S) defeat­ Pattenaude-Mike Hicks, 6-3, 0-6, 6-0; No. 3: 6,6-4. LIVONIA FRANKLIN 4 scramble in front of the Mercy Mustangs (4-0-1, 2-0) the WLAA- ed Nick Payne, 7-5,6-0; No. 2: Aniket Patil (LC) Bob Beau-Danny Harris (WLN) def. Josh Stevenson's dual meet record: 1-0 overall; 1-0 DEARBORN EDSEL FORD 4 goal for a 1-1 halftime tally. Wegtern Division victory over pesky def. Neii Bakshi, 6-4,6-1; No. 3: Jake Burnstein BarnettsAndrew Morton, 6-1,6-4; No. 4; Mitchell WLAA. Apr» 2 at Edsel Ford . Sophomore Jordan Mueller Livonia Franklin (2-3,1-1). (S) def. Alex Clos, 7-6 (7-4); No. 4: Kyle Keliey-John Andrews (WLN) def. Andrew No. 1 singles: JesseiMclntyre (DEF) defeated Anderson (LC) def. Dave Benson, 6-% 7-5. scored consecutive goals at With Franklin pushing up in Thyrion-Kevin Tarnowski, 6-2,6-3. WALLED LAKE NORTHERN 7 Joe Fenner, 6-4,6-2; No. 2: Rob Spears (DEF) attempt to score the equalizer, No. 1 doubles: Jay Cunningham-Taylor Frangie Wayne's dual meet record: 0-2-2 overall; 0-1-1 LIVONIA FRANKLIN 1 def. Tony Semonick, ,6-1, 5-7, 7-6 (7-3); No. 3: 31:15 and 14:20 in the second (LC) def. Matt Benson-Andy Fosdick, 6-3, 6-1; WLAA. Northville put it away with a goal in April 17 at W.L Northern Enea Gjoka (DEF) def. Dan Camilleri, 6-3, 6-0; No. 2: Kyle Peczynski-Dan Martin (LC) def. John No. 4: Steve Trapp (LF) def. Tyler Wydendorf, 6- half to put the Marlins back on the 77th minute. NORTHVILLE 8 No. 1 singles: Sam Hau (WLN) defeated Joe top. Her first goal was assisted Bills-John Kang, 6-0,6-1; No. 3: Robert Fortney- WESTLAND JOHN GLENN 0 Fenner, 6-1, 6-4; No. I: Greg Watson (WLN) def. 7 (5-7), 6-3,6-3. "Although it's a loss, this was a Steve Mazur (LC) def. Ryan Aubert-Yuvi Rajeev, by freshman Kara Weber, and April 18 at Northville Tony Semonick, 7-6 (7-2), 6-0; No. 3: David Criss No. 1 doubles: Drew Wydendorf-Eric Dootittle great game for us," Franklin coach 6-3, 6-3; No. 4; Andy Clairmont-Paul Yandric No. 1 singles: Tim Wasielewski (N) def. Tim (WLN) def. Steve Trapp, 6-1, 6-7 (6-8), 6-2; No. (DEF) def. Chad Dorton-Justin Adams, 6-4, 6-3; the second was unassisted. Jen Barker said. "We played well and (LC) def. Andrew Steinman-Andy Clairmont, 7-5, Smolen, 6-2, 6-0; No. 2: Ben Ackerman (N) def. 4: Nick Majie (WLN) def. Justin Adams, 6-3,6-1. No. 2: Ron Perian-Galyn Tusypov (Lf) def. Tony Junior Shannon Moore each player took on the responsibility 6-4. Alex Coiosimo, 6-2, 6-1; No. 3: Andy Milts (N) No. 1 doubles: Mark Rohloff-Andy Sanders (WLN) Dewald-Mike Chung, 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (7-3); No. 3: !added an unassisted goal with and stepped into their roles. The girls Dual-meet records: Churchill, 2-1 overall, 2-1 def. Brad Noyes, 6-2, 6-0; No. 4: Steve Irvine def. Ryan Hudie-Chatt Dorton, 6-1, 6-2; No. 2: Mike Geraci-Conner Leldat (LF) def. Tom 7:50 remaining in the game. played really well and we're certainly WLAA; Salem, 0-2 overall; 0-2 WLAA. (N) def. Gordy German, 6-0,6-0. Ron Perian-Galyn Tusupov (LF) def. Steve McMillan-Ryan Gauvra, 6-2, 6-1; No. 4: Ryan not dissatisfied with the outcome." PLYMOUTH? No. 1 doubles: Peter Curran-C. Dehne (N) def. Olson-Parker Wood, 6-2, 4-6, 6-3; No. 3: Bob Henderson-Nate Spease (LF) def. Jesse Mercy goalie Christine Lenny Manfre-Cliff Palac, 6-3, 6-1; No. 2: Brian Beau-Danny Harris (WLN) def. Mike Geraci- Niemith-Renan Ludsemer, 6-0,6-2. Barker singled out the play of jun­ WESTLAND JOHN GLENN 1 Campbell made nine saves. April 20 at John Glenn Lovett-David Connett (N) def. Justin Samland- Conner Leidal, 6-2, 7-5; No. 4: John Andrews- Franklin's dual meet record: O-0-l overall. ior goalkeeper Erica Pepper, along CHURCHILL 3, PLYMOUTH 1: Livonia No. 1 singles: Tim Smolen (WJG) defeated Don Churchill (5-0-1) overcame a 1-0 with sophomore defender Courtney Zhang, 6-0,4-6,6-3; No. 2: Dan Jeong (P) def. halftime deficit Friday to beat the Smith and senior defender Kristine Alex Coiosimo, 6-1,6-2; No. 3: Clint Kirkpatrkk Wildcats in a WLAA crossover Ostrosky. (P) def. Brad Noyes, 6-2, 6-1; No. 4: Brett Kavulich (P) def. Gordy German, 6-1,6-0. .matchup. FRANKLIN 2, W.L. WESTERN!: In a No. 1 doubles: Steve Schaeffer-Anoop Gopal (P) TOWN 'N' COUNTty LANES WLAA-Western Division match Clare Baptist scored with seven Tuesday, Jackie Covert scored a pair def. Lenny Manfre-Cliff Pafac, 6-3,7-6 (8-6); No. minutes left in the first half to give of goals to lead Livonia Franklin (2- 2: Pat Onoro-Max Korpalski (P) def. Frank Plymouth a 1-0 lead. Toarmina-Shawfi Murphy, 6-1,6-2; No. 3: Robert 2,1-0) past host Walled Lake ^£\i 1100 S. Wayne Rd. • Westland /•;••-,• • • Churchill stormed back scoring Matar-Tom Eggleston (P) def. Justin Samland- Western. three times within a 10-minute span Bifly Lyons, 6-3, 6-0; No. 4: Pat Bailey-Andy l^W/ Between Cherry Hill & Palmer " ^. to start the second half. "We played a little bit flatter than I Mitchell

def. Rob Jones-Ntkhil Kalothia, 6-4, 6-4. Lindsay McMullen scored the would have like, but we did what we equalizer in the 43rd minute from needed to do," Franklin coach Jen Glenn's dual meet record: 1-2-1 overall, 0-2-1 ^"^ Notf Forming Bailey Brandon followed by Alisha Barker said. "While everyone played WLAA. hard, we had trouble coming togeth­ LIVONIA STEVENSON 7 Lussiez's goal from McMullen in the LIVONIA FRANKLIN 1 47th minute. McMullen scored again er and getting ourselves organized. "HAVE ftBULL " -SummerLeagues! We started to come around toward April 18 at Franklin from Lussiez just three minutes later No. 1 singles: Gino McCathney (LS) defeated the end, and just had a bit of trouble to give the Chargers a two-goal ciish- Joe Fenner, 6-2, 6-0; No. 2: Ian Petty (LS) def. finishing." Tony Semonick, 6-0,6-1; No. 3: Steve Trapp (LF) def. Christ Martin, 6-2, 6-3; No. 4: Erik Koch EveroK (LS) def. Dan Camilleri, 6-0,6-0. No. 1 doubles Pat McHugh-Mike Greco (LS) def. GIRLS GOLF Ryan Hudie-Ghad Dorton, 6-1,6-1; No. 2: Justin Starts the week of May 8th LIVONIA FRANKLIN 208 Andrewis and Kelly Hill, 51 each; Taylor Collins-Ben Bagazinski (LS) def. Ron Perian- MIXED 4-SOME WALLED LAKE NORTHERN 225 Johnson, 54. Galyn Tusupov, 6-2,6-4; No. 3: Alex Cook-Brady ADULT/YOUTH P.B.A. CONDITION April 20 at idyl Wyld Churchill scorers: Shannon Warner, 37 (medal­ Thorn (LS) def. Conner Leidal-Mike Geraci, 6-2, Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. Franklin scorers: Paige Scarpace, 44 (medal­ ist); Amanda Dobos, 51; Lexi McFarlane, 57; 6-0; No. 4: Chris Orlos-Clayton Northey (LS) Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. DOUBLES ist); Mariel Meyers, 48; Jessica Stchur, 51; Jessica Burdette, 58; Danielle Lesniak, 61; def. Ryan Henderson-Justin Adams, 6-1,6-3. Lauren Bailey, 65. Sarah Under, 70. Dual meet records: Stevenson, 2-0 overall, 2-0 Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. Northern scorers: Dana Thomas, 50; Kelsey Dual meet records: Northville, 2-0 overall, 2-0 WLAA; Franklin, 0-2-1 overall, 0-2 WLAA. 2 on a team, 4 games Williams, 57; Vikki Zolkewski, 58; Sarah Holm, WLAA; Churchill, 0-1 overall; 0-1 WLAA. TRIO LEAGUE 5 P.B.A. lane Fridays, 7:00 p.m. 60. LIVONIA FRANKLIN 164 LIVONIA CHURCHILL 7 ^2,100 1ST Place Dual meet records; Franklin, 3-0 overall, 2-0 WESTLAND JOHN GLENN 185 PLYMOUTH 1 Conditions used Western Lakes Activities Association; W.L. April 19 at Taylor Meadows April 18 at Plymouth BUMPER LEAGUE Northern, 1-2 overall, 0-2 WLAA. Franklin scorers: Paige Scarpace, 40 (medal­ No. t singles: Nick Payne (LC) defeated Don Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. ist); Jessica Stchur, 42; Mariel Meyers, 45; Zhang, 6-4, 7-6 (7-5); No. 2: Aniket Patil (LC) i ii ii Frld i,s 610 p m. NORTHVILLE 179 Lauren Bailey, 57. def. Dan Jeong, 6-2, 4-6, 6-1; No. 3: Clint LIVONIA CHURCHILL 203 Glenn scorers: Jesse Veltri, 42; Taylor Morgan, Korpalski (P) def. Alex Clos, 2-6,7-6 (7-5), 6-4; ApriJ 20 at Tanglewood 45; Heidi Irvine, 49; Courtney McKinney, 49. No. 4: Kyle Anderson (LC) def. Brett Kavulich, 6- Northville scorers: Kristen Friesen and Alicia Dual meet records: Franklin, 2-0 overall; 1-0 3,6-3. For More Information, or to hold a spot, Gall (734) 722-5000 Weber, 42 each; Susan Snyder, 44; Eve WLAA; John Glenn, 0-1 WLAA.

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En addition, I was hoping that you could mention that there wilt be an awareness walk for melanoma {caringbridge.org/mi/lindalou) on May 19 at Maybury State Park. Your help with this matter is greatly appreciated. I think that your sister's position is understandable. She wants to protect her children from a painful reality and to keep them removed from this tragedy for as long as possible. Unfortunately, even under the best of circumstances, it is very difficult to keep children completely unaware of their environment. In time, one way or another, the children will learn about their mother's illness. In essence, it's not PHOTOS BY BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER really a matter of if they Alex Ham-Kucharski pushed a large ball all the way through the cloth tunnel then smiled at his mom, Dawn Ham-Kucharski. At the far end of the tunnel is learn of this matter, but occupational therapist Sand! Scott. when and from whom. Your concerns are also valid. It must be very difficult to keep this information from the young lives that it will affect the most. However, it progress Terry is critical that your sister's Wilamowski parental authority be supported and her wishes Therapy center helps special needs children in this matter be respected. On the other hand, maybe there is a way for BY LINDA ANN CH0MIN ment plans that may include group thera­ you to foster a change of heart in this area. STAFF WRITER py to build social skills which don't come I have a colleague, Peter Wolf, who easy to autistic children. About 80 per­ specializes with grief and loss in children. He An exercise ball offers resistance to cent of the children seen at Futures have believes that it is the parent's right to decide Alex as he pushes the brightly colored been diagnosed with autism, a neurologi­ Alex Ham-Kucharski fishes for big ones as mom Dawn if, when, and how they talk to their children sphere through a cloth tube at Futures cal disorder which impairs development. Ham-Kucharski and therapist Sandi Scott watch. about this topic. While his professional HealthCore Therapy Center in Garden opinion is that communication is preferable City. Although it looks like the 8-year-old MAKING PROGRESS parents with information. to silence, he knows that it is far more Canton boy is playing, he's actually When Alex was diagnosed with moder­ Ham-Kucharski has become somewhat difficult to address it than ignore it. He finds strengthening muscles and motor skills. ate to severe autism at 26 months, his of an expert on autism since Alex's diag­ it helpful for parents to ask themselves a few Once a week, Alex and his mother, parents were told he would never speak nosis. She recently began serving as a simple questions prior to making this Dawn Ham-Kucharski, attend sessions at and live in a world of isolation. Today, consultant for the center because she • decision. He believes that parents need to the center which opened in June 2006. Alex is in a third grade autistic impaired believes in its methods. She's seen the ask themselves how they themselves would The 1,000-square-foot space is the first classroom at Gallimore Elementary in the progress her young son's made since the like to hear this information; with whom on-site Futures location in the nation to Plymouth-Canton school district. first home visit by Futures therapists two would they feel the most comfortable offer individualized therapy for children "The therapy helps to rebuild neurons years ago. Futures is a national home discussing it; and what kinds of questions with autism, cerebral palsy, developmen­ that didn't branch out for children with therapy organization. might they have about what is happening in tal delays, brain injury, ADD/ADHD, and autism. His communication really "Alex had a stroke at birth. It's difficult the family. The answers that they provide Down syndrome. 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Another great resource is The Detroit Science Center offers two new exhibits for visitors, including Our Body: The Universe Within. Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Sandcastles, a grief and loss program through the Henry Ford Heathcare System. Exhibitions: They are available to answer questions, • Ansel Adams, through May 27. suggest support groups and recommend • 70th Annual Detroit Public Schools Student further resources. They can be reached.at Exhibition, featuring various works by area (313) 874-6881. Finally, talk with your students, through May 5 at the Detroit Public sister's doctors and/or your personal clergy, BY EMBERLEY NEtDHARDT The library also recognizes its youthful audi­ Library both sources should be able to provide you ence and holds "Java and Jazz" every third More information: Visit www.dia.org with appropriate referrals to meet your A common misconception exists about the city Tuesday of the month (through August) com­ needs. of Detroit's Cultural Center - that it only func­ pletely free to the public. The program seeks to CHARLES H. WRIGHT MUSEUM OF AFRICAN As difficult as this time is, the family will tions to host kids during school trips. fuse the soul of jazz and power of compelling AMERICAN HISTORY survive. The sooner that the children are told The truth is that the Detroit Public Library, words, whether poetry or prose in a coffeehouse Where: 315 £. Warren Ave. what is happening, the more time they will Detroit Institute of Arts, the Charles H. Wright setting, Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 9 a.m, have to prepare for and process the coming Museum of African American to 5 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. ; DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS loss. History and the Detroit Exhibitions: They will be afforded the opportunity to be Science Center are open all The Detroit Institute of Arts is one of the most • Absolutely Masterful: Great Artists in Detroit included in some of the care-giving duties year, and one doesn't have to significant art museums in the country, ranking and take ownership over the time that is left. be in a group to visit. fourth in size, covering more than 600,000 Collections, through April 15. While it is important that the children do square feet. The DIA also holds over 100 gal­ More information: Visit www.maah-detroit.org; not become parentifled, or relied on too DETROIT PUBLIC LIBRARY leries, a 1,150-seat auditorium, 380-seat lecture heavily, it is equally important that they not The Detroit Public Library hall, art reference library, and conversation serv­ Where: 5020 John R St. be excluded from this process. The delicate is one of the most accessible ices library. Its current renovation pian will add Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m. to nature of this balance can be achieved, but in metro Detroit, encompass­ 77>000 square feet to the total size. only through the efforts of all concerned ing roughly 23 libraries and a The museum houses over 60,000 works 10 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. • parties. In helping the children to work bookmobile service. The main including specialized pieces from African, Exhibitions: through this experience, the adults may find emberley library, located adjacent to Oceanian, Indigenous American, Asian, Islamic, • Our Body; The Universe Within, intended for - some solace for themselves. nejcjhardt the Wayne State University and European artists. There are also collections those over 13 years of age, now through May 28. campus, includes 10 subject of Graphic Art, Contemporary Arts, and • US Steel Factory Fun Factory, opened April 3. Terry M. Wilamowski is a clinical therapist specializ­ departments and the world's Performing Arts. Exhibitions vary. In the past, More information: Visit www.detroitsciencecen: ing with the treatment of children, adolescents and largest automotive history collection. The the DIA has shown Yoko Ono's freight train, ter.org. their families at Heron Ridge Associates in Plymouth. library's Web site contains many collections and delved into the Art of Screen-print, and celebrat- Questions and comments can be sent to terrywilam- services, such as "Ask a librarian" which directs [email protected]. patrons to the site's free reference section. PLEASE SEE DETROIT, C3 Compiled by Emberley Neidhardt- (LWReGc) Observer S Eccentric j Sunday, April 22,2007 www.hometownlife.com

"My philosophy is anything better," said Larabee. we do here, parents should be "He looks forward to going able to do at home, mom and to the center. It's become part FROM PAGE Cl dad should do every day. I of his routine, Tuesday and have been working with kids Thursday, for the last year. He for 19 years and the key is to recognizes everybody and do," said Ham-Kucharski. get the family involved." gives them hugs. He has "The therapists are very Kathleen Larabee spends speech and occupational ther­ GreyHeart Greyhound Rescue and Adoption of imaginative. the better part of her day apy at Futures. They teach Michigan is holding meet and greets to find homes for "Today when Alex visits his working with son Chris. The him sign language. He can the retired dogs. regular health professionals 10-year old Canton boy was talk but is limited, but capa­ The first is scheduled 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, they're amazed by the born prematurely with com­ ble of talking." May 5, at Wal-Mart, 13507 Middlebelt, Livonia, 48150. improvements he's made in plications including a bowel Larabee and Chris leave the Call (734) 524-0577- communication, muscle coor­ condition, cerebral palsy, and center with techniques to Novi Petco is the host for an adoption day Sunday, dination, imagination, and parts of his brain missing. practice. She's looking for May 27, at 43480 West Oaks Drive, Novi, 48377. Call social skills in the last two Later he was diagnosed with donors to help her pay for (248) 735-4356. years." autism. He is speech and lan­ equipment, specifically a The center uses a play- guage impaired and suffers Snoezelin Room and indoor based method which follows with a seizure disorder. After swing, so Chris can continue the Floortime model devel­ extensive therapy, he began his therapy work at home. In oped by child psychiatrist walking at 5 years old. the past they've received Stanley Greenspan. On this "I want other parents to assistance frdm the Elks Club. ^J day, occupational therapist know that no matter how bad "He calms himself by Sandi Scott tries to interest Chris sits on his mother Kathleen it looks, I hope Chris is an rolling a ball up and down his Alex in a fishing expedition, Larabee's lap at Futures HealthCore inspirational story," said arm, imitating what he's the first step to initiating Therapy Center in Garden City, Chris Larabee. "I call him a miracle learned at the center," said interaction with him. While receives treatment there twice a week. boy. After we went to healing Larabee, Alex sits in an inflatable boat, service at Divine Child an "A Snoezelin Room involves they both use poles to land with sensory issues to differ­ MRI showed a totally intact sensory integration to modify the fish made from card­ ent textures and materials. brain with no explanation of a play space or room with board. For children who don't like the regeneration." light, vibration, textures, "By stepping into their bright lights there is a special Although Chris still has sounds. Insurance won't pay world, we get to pull them room to relax. In Alex's case, medical problems, he is mak­ for it. Even after a seizure it's into ours" said Ham- it's where he winds down ing progress. His attention a place to be calm, but it runs Kucharski, who with her hus­ before leaving the center. span is getting longer. He over $10,000 and I'm not, band, Richard, works with According to Scott, the likes looking at board books able to pay for it as a single Alex at home. "The structure need for therapy centers is and will sit and listen to a mom. of our world can really fright­ increasing as the number of short story. "An indoor swing is very en children. autistic children rises. "As part of being autistic, he calming. It's his favorite thing "Ten to 15 years ago only 20 has sensory integration disor­ at school during gym time. percent of the children I saw der and is particular about After he swings he walks NEEDS VARY were autistic. The rise in his schedule, tolerates eye straighten" Futures therapists deal with autism is evident with 1 in contact and touch if he knows For information about a multitude of impairments. 150 kids, 1 in 64 boys, being you, but public places can be Futures HealthCore Therapy One room is outfitted with diagnosed," said Scott, very overwhelming. At Center, call (734) 407-2500. pans of soapy water and rice Futures clinical manager and McDonald's he used to to help introduce children a Garden City resident. scream and cry, but is getting [email protected] I (734)953-2145

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SINGLES BIRTHS ENGAGEMENTS HISC.SIHG1ES Anytime 6:30-9:30 p.m. Meets at the Mass Moon-dusters Main Lounge at Drakeshire Lanes, 35000 11 a.m. Sunday, April 29, St. Joseph's Thibodeau-Sadows Ballroom Dancing to a live band every Grand River Ave. just east of Drake Road Church, 345 Elm St. Wyandotte. Brunch Bert and Jeanette Thibodeau Saturday 830-11 p.m. at the Livonia Civic in Farmington Hills. Cash bar and reason­ follows. Contact Jerry at (734)283-6887. of Livonia announce the Center, 15218 Farmington Road, livonia. able priced dinner is also available off engagement of their daughter, Admission: guest/$6, associates/$5.50, the menu. $5/members, $6/non-rnem- PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS Tina Thibodeau, to David members/$5. Dress: Ladies - date style bers. Sadows of Dearborn. clothes, gentlemen - jackets and ties, for Volleyball Greek Town Casino Trip The bride-to-be is a 1991 more information, call Joe Castrodale Anytime 6:45-9:45 p.m. May 19,2007, Wayne/Westland Chapter is graduate of Livonia Churchill (248)968-5197. Drop-in volleyball in the gym and field- hosting trip. Some tickets are still avail­ High School and a graduate of house of the Bloomfield Hills Middle able. Call Pat Tokar at (248)47^8977 or Central Michigan University. METROPOLITAN SINGLE School, 4200 Quarton Road, west of Diana Winn at (734)751-7386. Cost is $25 She has been employed with He is a 1992 graduate of Telegraph. Cost is $6. which includes a round trip bus ride to the Detroit Red Wings since Livonia Churchill High School. PROFESSIONALS In the park, Farmington Hills, anytime the Casion and you will receive a $15 Olivia Marie Valdez 1996. He is a mortgage banker with Join our E-mail list at www.mspsc.com 6:30 p.m. to dusk. Heritage Park, voucher for cash from Greektown. Bus Anthony and Jennifer Valdez The prospective groom is the Quicken Loans. for special events. Information (248) Farmington Road, between 10 Mile and 11 leaves Westbom Mall parking lot, of Canton announce the birth son of Mary and Richard Boka A May 2007 weddingis 544-6445. Office (248) 851-9919 Monday- Mile. Cost $2. Michigan Avenue and Outer Driver, at 5 of their daughter, Olivia Marie and Mark and Cindy Sadows. planned. Friday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. p.m. Arrives back at 11 p.m. Public invited. Valdez, on Jan. 19,2007, at Euchre BETHANY SUBURBAN WEST William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. She weighed 7 pounds, 9 Inman-Clark ounces at birth and was 10-)2 Lawrence and Jose Inman of inches long. Canton announce ^he engage­ Grandparents are Doug and ment of their daughter, Leah Cindy Lloyd of Plymouth and Nicole Inman, to .Peter Clark of Joseph and Nisako Valdez of Garden City. J 06ituaries, Memorials, Remembrances Farinington HiBs; <.'•' The bride-to-|eis;a:2OO}0 .> Great-grandparents are graduate of Canton High "1-800-579-7355 + fax: 734-953-2232 Marie Lloyd of Garden City and School. She graduated from e-mail: [email protected] Marie Glover of Detroit. Western Michigan University in 2005 with a degree in Special Education. She is employed by Cross Bridge MARION N. BREED MARGARET E. GROSSA Academy, a school for children Age 92 of Gaylord, formerly of Age 91, April 17, 2007. Beloved wife with autism in Canton and also *•% Plymouth passed away Wednesday, of the late John Q., dear mother of April 18, 2007 in Gaylord. Beloved John (Carol) Grossa, Susan (Robert) 4 works at Building Bridges wife pf the late Walter, loving mother Law, Richard (Ruth) Grossa, Timothy Therapy Center as an academic of Doug (Carol) of Gaylord and John (Diane) Grossa, Roberta (John) specialist. from the University of (Kerry) of Centerville, OH, dearest Lardner, Mary (William) Pierson, grandmother of Jenny of Seattle, WA, James (Bridget) Grossa and the late The prospective groom is the Michigan Army ROTC in April, Robin of Farmington Hills and Ryan Thomas Grossa; fifteen grandchildren son of the late Beth Clark and commissioning as a U.S. Army of Centerville, OH. Also loving great and nine great-grandchildren. Services Charles Clark of Ann Arbor. He second lieutenant in the Judge grandmother. Dear sister of the late were held Friday at Life Story Funeral Gavin Michael Steven Sampey is a 2000 graduate of Ann Advocate General Corps. He * Shirley Kallay. Marion was born July Home Betzler & Thompson, Paw /. 10, 1914 in Cleveland, OH to Charles Paw, MI, followed by a Memorial Brian and Melissa Sampey of Arbor Huron High School. He will continue his education LEROY "Borny" BERNARD and Anna Nepodal. Raised in Mass Saturday at St. Valentine Westland announce the birth of will graduate from the pursuing a juris doctorate at BORNHAUSER Ypsilanti, she earned her teaching Catholic Church, Redford Township. their son, Gavin Michael Steven University of Michigan Wayne State University Law degree from Michigan State Normal To read Margaret's complete life story, Sampey, on March 3,2007, at Dearborn in April 2007 with a School. was born December 8, 1915 in College (now EMU). She taught in archive a favorite memory, upload Evansville Indiana. Borny went to Battle Creek, Wyandotte and photos or make a memorial contribu­ Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. degree in political science. In A July 21,2007, wedding is Grammar School at Stanley Hall and Plymouth. She was a longtime mem­ tion to Hospice of SW Michigan or Gavin weighed 5 pounds, 13 addition, he will be graduating planned for Ann Arbor. Bosse High School in Evansville. He ber of St. John's Episcopal Church in Redford Township Public Library, ounces at birth and was 19 obtained his Bachelor of Science Plymouth, and active in St. John's please visit her personal web page at: Degree in Engineering from Purdue Ladies League until she moved to www.Iifestorynet.com inches long. University in 1937, followed two Gaylord 3 years ago. She loved He has a sister, Cierra years later with a Master of Science nature, traveling, cooking and reading. Bergman-Massoni Degree in Automotive Engineering FREDERICK J. HUNT Sampey. She will be remembered by friends Grandparents are Steve and Robert and Susan Bergman from Chrysler Institute. In 1941 and family for her strength, cheerful April 18, 2007 Beloved husband of Borny earned a Private Pilot's license spirit, curiosity and energy. Services Nancy-Lou for 52 years. Dear father of Debbie Hunt of Westland and of Westland announce the in a Cub J3 and was part owner of a will be held 1:30 PM, Saturday, April Howard (Lori) and John. Grandfather Dennis and Linda Sampey of engagement of their daughter, Luscombe. In 1943 Borny became a 21, 2007 at the Nelson Funeral Home of Daniel, Elizabeth and Hannah. Westland. Rachel Michelle Bergman of Project Engineer at Chrysler's Dodge in Gaylord. A memorial service and Brother of William O. Hunt (Mary). Chicago Plant, at that time the largest Great-grandparents are Bill Brooklyn, N.Y. to David gathering will also be held in Services have been held. Memorial Massoni also of Brooklyn, N.Y. aircraft engine factory in the world. In Plymouth at a later date. Memorial tributes to Crossroads Alliance Hunt of Livonia, Lorriane 1945 he met and married Louise Eaton contributions may be made to Hospice Church, World Missions Fund, 15858 Formolo of Inkster and The bride-to-be is a 2000 of Chicago, Illinois. They had two of Michigan (Otsego County) or to St. W. Thirteen Mile Rd., Beverly Hills, twin sons, Charlie Bornhauser, cur­ Catherine Sampey of Howell. graduate of Garden City High John's Episcopal Church (Ladies MI 48025. A.J. Desmond & Sons 248- School and has earned a bache­ rently residing in Westlake Village, League) in Plymouth, through the 549-0500. California, and Bill Bornhauser, cur­ Nelson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1548, View obituary and share memories at: lor of fine arts degree from rently residing in Bradenton, Florida. Gaylord MI 49734. The Breed family www.DesmondFuneralHome.com Wayne State University. She In 1951 he transferred to the Los wishes to express sincere gratitude to has also received her certifica­ Angeles Assembly Plant as Chief Tool the compassionate and caring staff of THOMAS ANDREW Engineer, and in 1954 he became Plant NAKONECZNY tion from the Aveda Institute in Aspen Ridge Retirement Village of New York City and is an Manager of the Indianapolis and Gaylord, and to Hospice of Michigan Kokomo, Indiana plants. Borny was Age 50, avid hunter and sportsman, esthetician at Oasis Day Spa in (Otsego County). April 19, 2007. Tom is survived by promoted in 1958 to Group Executive- New York. Power Train Manufacturing with his loving children Thomas Jr. and responsibility for all axle, engine, and Lindsay; his beloved mother Valerie; The prospective groom is the transmission production. He returned and his brothers Peter S. (Pam), Rick and James. Dear uncle of Rick Jr., son of Albert and Carla to the corporate staff in 1963 as Massoni of Chestertown, Md. Diablo Royale Restaurant in Director of Manufacturing Brian and Megan. Tom is also sur­ Engineering for Chrysler, and in that vived by several other loving family He is the general manager of New York City. same year he was elected a Vice members and friends. Funeral service Dani Restaurant in New York A fall 2007 wedding is Monday, April 23rd, 11:00 AM at the President. In 1965 he was named City and is also co-owner of planned. Group Vice President, with responsi­ Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, bility for all Chrysler's automotive 23720 Farmington Rd., (btwn 9-10 manufacturing operations in the Mile Rds. just N. of Grand River), United States, including oversight downtown Farmington (248-474- 5200). Visitation Saturday 3-8 PM, responsibility for 200,000 employees. Borland-Smith Bomy served next as Vice President- Sunday 3.-8 PM. Interment Holy Product Planning and Development. Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield. Christopher and Mary In this position he steered the design Memorial tributes suggested to the Avery Elise Graskiewicz Borland of Lincoln Park and development of the Plymouth charity of one's choice. Robert and Jennifer announce the engagement of Barracuda and Dodge Challenger into www.heeney-sundquist.com (Whitmore) Graskiewicz their daughter, Sarah, to "muscle cars". He was a member of announce the birth of their Gordie Smith, son of Gordon Oakland Hills Country Club, the LEO PAUL "SCOTTY" MARION FRANK PAJAS daughter, Avery Elise and Debra Smith of Westland. Detroit Athletic Club, the Grosse CAUZILLO, SR. Age 92, of Cumming, GA and West Ppinte Club, Bayview Yacht Club, the Succumbed to cancer on Bloomfield, MI, died Wednesday, Graskiewicz, on Nov. 1,2006, A September wedding at St. Society of Automotive Engineers, April 16, 2007, at the age of April 18, 200.7 at his residence. A at Huron Valley Sinai Hospital Mary Catholic Church in Engineering Society of Detroit, Sigma 82, in Banning, CA sur­ native of Michigan, he had resided in in Commerce. Wayne is being planned. Phi Epsilon, Pi Tau Sigma, Tau Beta rounded by his family. Leo Cumming for the past five years with Pi, Economic Club of Detroit, the was born in Livonia Township, MI, his daughter. He worked for 53 years Avery weighed 7 pounds, 3 The bride-to-be is a graduate Greater Detroit Board of Commerce, the oldest of five children born to Leo for the Ford Motor Company as an ounces at birth. of Lincoln Park High School and board of trustees of Alma College. Peter Cauzillo and Elizabeth Tait. Leo Automotive Analyst. Mr. Pajas was She has a sister, Bryn. and earned a bachelor's degree He was past president (1971) of the retired from Oakland Community preceded in death by his wife, Helen Grandparents David and in mechanical engineering and Engineering Society of Detroit and College in Farmington, Michigan. He Malay Pajas in 1999. He is survived President of the Rackham Foundation. was active in the Sun Lakes by daughters Pamela (David) burke of Irene Whitmore of Plymouth psychology from the University In 1966 Borny received the Community of Banning. Leo was pre­ West Bloomfield, MI and Marian and Tim and Juanita of Michigan-Dearborn. She is Outstanding Achievement in ceded in death by his brother, Joseph Janet Cook of Cumming; grandchil­ Graskiewicz of South Lyon. employed as an engineering graduate of John Glenn High Management award from the Cauzillo and his sister, Margie dren Amy Pajas, Christopher Burke, Great grandparents are technician by Toyota Motor School in Westland, is a pro­ American Institute of Industrial Coleman. He is survived by his chil­ Steven (Atsuko) Burke; and great­ Engineers, in the company of dren: Cheryl L. Kilinski of Royal grandchildren Chase Cook, Lauren Estelle Gurney of Plymouth, Engineering & Manufacturing duction technician at Ford inductees like Peter V. Ueberroth. He Oak, MI, Mary L. (Joseph) Reynolds Cook, Matthew Pajas, Rachel who celebrates her 90th birth­ North America in Ann Arbor. Motor Company's Wayne retired from Chrysler in 1979 after 42 of Plainfield, IN, Barbara A. (Wayne) Renteria and Alexander Renteria. Mr. Stamping Plant. years and moved to Osprey, Florida day on April 23, Bernadine The prospective groom, a Parks of Manchester, MI, Anne Marie Pajas was cremated and a memorial Whitmore of Plymouth and with Margaret Bornhauser, whom he (Steve) Hazen of Detroit, Ml, Patricia service will be held at a later ate. had married in 1964. Borny and L, (Bradley) Carter of Plymouth, MI, Condolences may be expressed on­ Margaret Thompson of Margie had dated after college, and Leo P. (Dorothy) Cauzillo, Jr. of line at www.mcdonaidandson.com. Eastpointe. had met again after many years while Addison, MI, and Constance J. Arrangements by McDonald and Son they were both single in Michigan. Anderson-Sytniak ; Makled of Saline, MI; his sisters Funeral Home & Crematory, 150 William and Linda Anderson Margie passed away in 1995 after thir­ Joyce Stillings of Banning, CA and Sawnee Drive, Cumming, GA 30040 ty one years of marriage, having also Dorothy Slaght of Presque Isle, MI; (770) 886-9899 of Plymouth announce the raised one of Margie's grandsons from his 23 grandchildren; great-grandchil­ engagement of their daughter, the age of two, John B. Lewis, current­ dren and numerous nieces and Katherine Elizabeth, to John ly residing in Jacksonville, Florida. In nephews. A memorial service will be Osprey they lived at the Southbay held at a later date. Inurnment will be Raymond Sytniak, son of Yacht and Racquet Club where Borny at Grand Lawn Cemetery in Detroit, i$T OBITUARY Bernard and Elizabeth Sytniak became the 2nd President of the MI. In lieu of flowers contributions 1 of Allen Park. Southbay Homeowner's Association, POLICY may be made to the American Cancer The bride-to-beis a 1977 and a member of the Venice Yacht Society or the charity of your choice Club. He was an avid boater in retire­ in Leo Cauzillo 's name. The first 0ve "billed" lines of graduate of Plymouth Salem ment, shifting from sailing to power an obituary are published at High School and a 2O03! gradu-' Sbuthgate a?id?ajfc998 graduate boating In his 80's he owned a twen­ no cost. All additional lines ate of Eastern Michigan . of Michigan State University. ty-six foot Wellcraft with twin 260 hp HYMAN CHESSIN, PHD will be charged at $4 per line. University. She is employed as a He is employed as a carpenter engines he named Flying Colors. He Of Waterford, April 16, 2007 at 86 You may place a picture of used to say, "I'm getting older—got to years of age. Loving husband of Betty gardener at the University of with Kessler Properties in Ann get there in a hurry!". It was on this for 65 years. Beloved father of Vicki your loved one for an additional cost of only $6. Michigan. Arbor. boat that one day Borny took Lorraine (Duane Powell) Chessin of Alma, A May wedding is planned at D'Atri on the ride of her life for a Wendy (Michael Wisniarek) Chessin Symbolic emblems may be Her fiancee is a 1993 gradu­ blind date. Three years later they mar­ of Troy, Roger (Freda) Chessin of included at no cost (example; ate of Aquinas High School in the Matthai Botanical Gardens. ried, still taking that ride and traveled Troy and Russell Chessin of Warren. American Flags, religious the globe, taking some 25 trips togeth­ Dear brother of Newton (Jean) symbols, etc.) er. As a retired RN Lorraine also took Chessin of FL and the late Louis on the role as Borny's primary care­ Chessin. Caring grandfather of Lane giver when it became needed. With Chessin Powell, Robin Brittney Deadlines: Estelle Gurney is teieuiatinq her care she passionately created a Chessin, Krista Ellise Chessin and Friday 4:30 PM for Sunday 90tti birthday. Her great- Wednesday Noon (or Thursday How to submit announcements tremendous quality of life for Borny in Alexa Chessin Wisniarek. Dr. Chessin granddaughter, above, was born in their home and extended his enjoy­ was a retired research chemist who Obituaries received after these (leadlines ment of life several years. Borny sud­ held many patents in the chrome plat­ will be placed In the next available issue. November. Local engagement, wed­ to Hugh Gallagher, 36251 denly passed away March 11, 2007 at ing industry. He had a lifetime appre­ ding, anniversary and birth Schoolcraft, Livonia MI the age of 91. Borny is survived by his ciation of the arts, classical music, the e-mail your obit to announcements run in the. 48150. loving wife, Lorraine, his sons Charlie opera and jewelry making. He was oeobits@hometown lif e. com Sunday editions of the Please send photos in a and Bill, his step grandson, John, and currently volunteering at the DIA as numerous grandchildren and great­ he had for the last 15 years. A memo­ or fax to: Observer. vertical format. grandchildren. Dad, you had a "great rial service will be held, Tuesday, Attn: Obits c/o Charoletle Wilson There is no charge to sub­ If you are e-mailing a run," and so many who knew you April 24, 2007, 5pm at the Northwest 734-953-2232 mit an announcement. photograph, please send it loved your "sparkle" and wit that dis­ Unitarian Universalist Church, 23925 For more information call: To obtain a copy of our as a "jpeg." played your love for life. You are Northwestern Hwy., Southfield. 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Bookstock '07 benefits literacy programs * * BY LINDA ANN CHOMiN STAFF WRITER *•** "** ' ff * Roz Blanck's intensity level rises as she talks about co-chair­ i ing Bookstock '07 with Jodi SitXM 4*1 Goodman. Hie two West r Bloomfield women are coordi­ *»* nating the sale of thousands of books, CDs, DVDs, videos, fc- 1 '•|£ . records, and books on tape from * ll «-• A -, ***& p- ' |S9H Sunday-Sunday, April 29 to May JJH 6, at Laurel Park Place mall, Six •* Mile and Newburgh, Livonia. All Blanck has to do is mink riisri^r^'.-* about the sea of books and Award winner media waiting to be sorted and she can't sleep at night. The pre- Livonia artist Sherry Eid took first place in the Artifacts Art Club show sale for the fifth annual continuing through April at Livonia City Hall. The colored pencil drawing is Bookstock takes place 8:45-11:45 just one of the works created in a variety of media. Dave Messing won a,m. Sunday, April 29 ($10 second place for a hydrostone, Linda Lutze third place for a pastel. admission). No admission noon Honorable Mention went to Marilyn Mazer for her colored pencil, Rooster. to 6 p.m. Sundays, 10 a.m. to 9 Merit Award winners were Lorelei Christy, watercolor; Jim Goodman, p.m. Monday-Saturday books photography; June Porta, oil, and.Djriores Veshka, colored pencil. aridmedia half-price on Sunday, May 6. To volunteer or for more infor­ mation, call (248) 645-7840, ext. 365, or visit www.bookstock.info. Proceeds from the community m Children's shows service project benefit literacy Bookstock offers thousands of books, CDs, DVDs, videos, records, and books on tape for sale April 29 to May 6, at programs in the area. Laurel Park Place Mali in Livonia. Proceeds benefit literacy programs. "It's an extremely labor inten­ sive project, probably 1,000 vol­ feature unteers work on it," said Roz organizations, some schools, of times we have to go to people's intervene while in the process of Blanck. "We have rooms filled community service organiza­ homes. We find pictures in our skill development as emerging Students from Plymouth, mentary schools in the area April with books needing to be sorted tions, all go to literacy projects. books, dollar bills. It's fun." readers. Canton and Livonia are perform­ 25-26. Tickets are $5 for the into different categories, proba­ Even though a lot of Jewish Volunteers not only have a Because of this volunteers are ing in The Divine Child High entire family or $2 for single bly 40 categories. They see it at organizations are involved, Jews good time sorting and working able to establish relationships School Prime -Time Players pro­ tickets. Doors will open at 6:30 ; the sale, but I don't think people aren't the only ones to benefit" Bookstock, but gain satisfaction with the students, one on one, ductions of Nook and the Ark p.m. for the April 28 perform- - realize the human effort that The Oakland Literacy Council from knowing proceeds benefit and offer new books for stu­ and Snow White 7 p.m. Saturday, ance. For more information, call, goes into it to collect the books is one of the organizations bene­ literacy and education projects dents, teachers and libraries." April 28, in the high school's the school during business hours and transport them. We have fiting from Bookstock. The for children and adults. Many of the Detroit Jewish auditorium, 1001N. Silvery at (313) 562-1990. tons of books, thousands of Jewish Sabbath is Friday night to Phyllis Jarvis is project coordi­ Coalition for Literacy volunteers Lane, Dearborn. The two chil- .,. During the shows, children books and put books out Saturday night so OLC staffs the nator for the Jewish Community are former teachers or librarians, dren's shows offer an hour of will be asked to play various throughout the week as books book sale during this time. Relations Council's Detroit but Jarvis says everyone is wel­ interactive entertainment for roles, provide sound effects or td are sold." "I get really excited. Jewish Coalition for Literacy come to join in the fight to wipe children from age 3 to 93. call out answers to help the The Jewish Community Sometimes I can't sleep worry­ now in its eighth year of tutoring out illiteracy. Divine Child theater students actors along. It promises to be a ; Relations Council in Bloomfield ing about are we going to get this young children in Oakland "Reading is a lifelong skill," have directed, acted, built the - delightful experience, especially ;; Hills took on the project five done " said Blanck, "I always County and Detroit schools. said Jarvis. "Sometimes people sets, and designed all of the cos-». for the wiggle set. years ago after members of buys hundreds of dollars of "We serve as an umbrella are a little hesitant. They just tumes. Prior to the April 28 pub-f; Proceeds will go to cover the '•, Brandeis University National books myself. I picked up a book organization for Jewish commu­ have to love children and love lie performance, they present the' costs of this traveling troupe's Women's Committeej Detroit last week about the Armenian nity organizations and temples books. Training is not necessary. two shows at seven different ele­ community outreach program* ; Chapter were no longer able to genocide that was written about and synagogues involved in liter­ We're always looking for new continue producing a similar 10 years ago. I probably wouldn't acy projects " said Phyllis Jarvis. volunteers" event. have seen it in a book store. It "Because of Bookstock, we can For more information about 'We are mentored by the was fascinating. recruit and offer training work­ volunteering to tutor children in Italian American Club offers scholarships Bfandeis University National "We have beautiful art books, shops for volunteers for pro­ reading, send e-mail to Women's Committee, Detroit coflee table books, a tremendous grams in K through third grade. [email protected] or call (248) The Italian American Club of school in the spring of 2007, Chapter. They had a book sale in amount of cook books. We start­ It's then a student is learning to 642-5393, ext. 8. Livonia Charitable Foundation is have a B average in all classes, the community for decades," said ed in October picking up books. read while after that they're currently accepting scholarship and have taken the ACT or SAT Blanck. "Proceeds go to 10 This is an all year project A lot reading to learn. We want to [email protected] I (734) 953-2145 applications for high school stu­ exams ; dents who meet the following eli­ All candidates must complete * gibility criteria: an IACL Charitable Foundation^ • Candidates must establish Scholarship application and . -, Youths sought for contest to design T-shirt Italian ancestry and reside in f return it by the deadline July 31.! Southeast lower Michigan Applications may beobtainect;, In conjunction with the to be done on a plain piece of 8 professional art kit and the T- B Candidates must have com­ by calling the foundation at ; Livonia Arts Commission's 1/2 by 11 inch paper. The medi­ shirt. 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Matt Medwid wouldn't be alive today to even think about starting a family if not^sr the stranger who donated a heart to higrf in March 2004. That one generous gesture made it possi­ ble for the Redford man to not only have a future but one day bring a new life into the world with his wife. Nationwide, there's an effort to increase awareness about registering to become an organ donor. From 6-10 p.m. Thursday, May 3, Medwid is volunteering his time to help guests *. of ALIVE '07, the Donate Life Coalition of Michigan fund-raiser, sign up to give the great­ est gift of all. The benefit features a strolling buffet and silent and live auctions at Park West Gallery in Southfield. Tickets are available in advance through April 28 or at the door. For information, visit www.donatelifemichigan.org or call (248) 770-5172. A STRANGER'S HEART Two days later on May 5, the Hallmark 1 ... Channel presents^ Stranger's Heart (9/8c). for the organ donation registery during a fundraiser at ERIC McCANDLESS Arlene Krausz has seen the lives saved by Park West Gallery in Southfield. donors during her 23 years as a critical care Samantha,Mathis plays the role of a transplant recipient who is drawn to the donor's daughter (played by Mary Matilyn nurse in the Los Angeles area. Krausz served as to register. Here I was working in the world of Mouser) in the Hallmark movie, A Stranger's Heart. medical consultant on the film about a worka­ medicine and didn't know." holic magazine writer who receives a donor Producer Lincoln Lageson registered eight heart and suddenly begins examining her prior­ years ago after learning a friend of the family al aspect of the family members of the donor. had never talked about it (organ donation), but ities. Callie (played by Samantha Mathis) is received a donor organ. While it's his job to see That's very powerful and emotional." I'd always wanted to do it since I was very strangely drawn to the donor's young daughter that the film entertains viewers, it does have a young. Even before organ donation I signed up and eventually finds love with a heart transplant message. DONATING LIFE to donate my body to the medical school at patient. Krausz made sure as the film's charac­ "It's not a documentary. No. 1 is for people to Carol Gallup says it was horrible when her Michigan State when my children were young." ters became sicker and sicker while waiting for be entertained, but to educate people about son, Charles Girard Gallup, died from a heart Matt Medwid is convinced he wouldn't be organs the actors' movements, speech and organ donation," said Lageson. "It was interest­ attack in his Rochester Hills driveway in alive today if not for donors like Charles Gallup. breathing mirrored real life. ing to learn the length of time people are forced December 2005, but it helped knowing his Medwid was diagnosed with hypertrophic car­ . "It's important for people to understand while to stay on the waiting list. I saw pictures of a organs, bones and heart valves helped others. diomyopathy, an excessive thickening of the they're alive and healthy that's when they have couple of patients prior and immediately after. Charles was 41 and an avid NASCAR fan. heart muscle at age 14, had a stroke at 30 then to make the conscious choice to be an organ It was amazing to see what a difference the "This is one thing that you can do to make it another stroke in 2003. In between he had a donor and take the necessary steps. The family transplant made, how it can change someone's not so hopeless or terrible, plus he would have pacemaker implanted. Six months before receiv- at that time of grief and despair may not carry life. The cast dealing with the medical aspects loved it. He was the most generous kid you out their wishes." said Krausz. "I thought I could was very emotional. We have a character that could ever run across. He always stopped to sign the back of my license and found out I had did not survive. We dealt with the very emotion- help people with car trouble," said Gallup. "We PLEASE SEE LIFE, C7

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MEDICAL DATEBOOK LIFE APRIL Autism-friendly family event Bocce for Bucks Ell FROM PAGE C6 Reservations accepted until Monday, Apri! 23, for the Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Michigan's signa­ Organ donor memorial second annual pajama party features the hilarious ture fund-raising event offers patrons an opportunity to A snowboard/skateboard bench will be dedicated in Doug Scheer performing his Diversity Circus magic receive professional instructionfrom World Cup Bocce ing his heart transplant, he was sings. The CD will raise memory of former student Tony Sisco Jr. 7:30 a.m. to show 2 p.m. Sunday, April 29, at the Judson Center, players 2-6 p.m. Sunday, April 22, at Palazzo dl Bocce, admitted to Cleveland Clinic to money for Camp Michitanki, • 1:30 p.m. (adult ceremony at 11:30 a.m.) Monday, April 4410 W. 13 Mile, Royal Oak. Tickets $25 per family. Space Orion Township. Event includes indoor bocce bail tourna­ wait for an organ donation. a University of Michigan 23, at White Lake Middle School, 1450 Bogie Lake Road. is limited, call (248} 837-2112 for reservations. ment, Italian buffet, silent auction. Dress casual. Tickets Ibday, Medwid is a recently Transplant Center initiative Tony died after a snowboarding accident on Dec. 22, Blood drive ; $100 for 6b£ce play, Italian buffet dinner, beer, wine, married insurance agent work­ to enable children whose lives 2005. He had watched an evening news segment on 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, April 23, Huron Valley-Sinai desserts, silent auction and exit gift; $150 for all of above ing in Milford. He volunteers were saved by transplant to organ donation and told his parents if anything should Hospital's Conference Center, 1 William Carls Drive, plus expert .bocce instruction from World Cup players. regularly at Salem Bible attend summer camp." ever happen to him he would like to become an organ Commerce. Walk-ins welcome, appointment encour­ Call (248)^67-8324 or visit vna.org. Church where he directs the Mary Lowe thought it was donor. Tony Sr. and Karen Sisco made the decision to aged. To register, visit www.givelite.org, sponsor code RN refresher course Kids Club. He also speaks to a good idea when the hospital help others by donating his organs and corneas. DMC and choose HVSH blood drive. Madonna University 12-day registered nurse (RN) groups about organ donation. asked her to donate husband The bench was made possible in part by Chris Klug, CPR training refresher course meets 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., April 23 to "Before I was tired all the Richard's organs after-the 69- 2002 Olympic Snowboarding Broze Medalist and a liver 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, April 23 (must arrive 15 to 20 May 11, on the main Livonia campus. Course designed time, to walk up a flight of year old Troy man died sud­ transplant recipient, who sent two autographed racing minutes prior to class), at the Redford Twp. District for nurseS Who've maintained their RN license, but steps was brutal," said denly of a brain hemorrhage boards for the bench. The dedication is scheduled for Library, 25320 W. Six Mile, between Beech Daly and' have been out of clinical practice for more than two Medwid, 41. "I was in the in February 2005. what would have been the.14th birthday of Tony Jr. For Telegraph. Redford residents interested in participat­ years. Registration $800. For information, call Marilyn hospital afterwards for six "Our family was not all here information about becoming a registered organ donor, ing can call Oebra Yake at (248) 304-6080, or (248) Harton at (734) 432-5449 or send e-maii to weeks and weighed 130 but I said yes" said Lowe, visit www.giftoflifemichigan.org or call (800) 482-4881. 304-6055. All residents must be registered. [email protected]. pounds. It took me six to who was married to Richard eight months to feel better for 44 years. "I thought it but now I work out three would be good to help some­ when you exercise between 3 times a week at the Y, can jog one out when we were losing and 7 pm. It will also help you a mile, lift weights, and plan him, if someone else could Afternoons fall asleep faster! Smoking stuiy to examine on having kids, and weigh have a life through him. One 180. It's amazing. I still can't man has his liver, two young optimal for Joan from Taylor has been noticing do everything, it's not perfect people corneas so they have subtle changes En her voice. She habits of pet but I absolutely would not be sight. Bone went to children emails asking if she should see a owners here without the transplant. born with a deformity of the doctor about the problem. "It seems such a waste that spine so they could walk. I feel workouts Joan, the answer is yes! A Henry Ford Hospital is cat or bird. In the second someone has to pass away like he is living on through change in vocal pitch can be launching a flrst-of-its-kind, phase, they'll examine peo­ while waiting for a trans­ them." something as minor as a cold or multi-phase study to examine ple's perceptions about sec­ plant. My mom died at U of Ashley from Eastpointe emails asking sore throat. But according to the smoking behaviors of peo­ ondhand smoke and its M waiting to get a heart LIVING ON if there Is a particular time of day researchers at the University of ple who own or live with a effects on pet health. The transplant in 1997 at age 54." Arlene Krausz believes the that's best for getting in an effective Michigan it can also indicate pet. final phase will involve a pub­ donor may not only give life to workout? more serious problems like acid "Existing research does not lic education program about ALIVE '07 the recipient, but be responsi­ Ashley, in this case timing can reflux. Watch for warning signs indicate what percentage of smoking and pet health. Organizers of the Donate ble for certain changes in influence the kind of exercise like a voice that is unusually pet owners smoke or allow To recruit study partici­ Life May 3 fund-raiser hope behavior. When the nurse you do and the gains you make! raspy, even though you aren't smoking in their homes. We pants in southeast Michigan, the ALIVE event raises consultant was doing research In the morning joints are at their sick. hope to fill in that research Henry Ford is partnering with awareness about organ dona­ for A Stranger's Heart she stiflest. That makes warming up If you sing and have trouble gap," said Dr. Ronald M. the Michigan Humane tion and the Gift of Life reg­ went online to read accounts before working out especially hitting certain notes that can be Davis, director of Henry Society and Pet Supplies Plus istry (www.giftoflifemichi- of recipients taking on charac­ important. But it is also another danger sign. If the Ford's Center for Health pet stores. Participants will be gan.org), the state's federally teristics of the donors after important to changes persist for more than a Promotion and Disease asked to complete an online authorized organ recovery transplant. note that your few weeks check with your Prevention and the study's survey about animals living in organization. Donate Life's "There are the stories of body's ability to doctor, lb keep your voice principal investigator. the home, smoking behaviors mission as a group of non­ people who didn't like peanut build new healthy be sure to drink plenty of Henry Ford researchers are and those of the people with profits and volunteers is to butter now craving it, that muscle is water! Be sure to avoid smoking seeking 2,100 participants for. whom they live, interest in urge people to register to they have these personality greatest in the and second hand smoke! Try to the three-year, $300,000 quitting smoking, and smok­ donate their organs, tissue changes" said Krausz. "Is morning, so avoid shouting and be careful study, which is funded by the ing rules in the home. and eyes after death. there proof? There has been that fnight be not to excessively clear your Flight Attendant Medical The first 1,200 participants, "It's so important that research about the T-cells, but the best time throat! Research Institute in Miami, who complete the survey at Donate Life continue its mis­ the bottom line is I've actually for you. Fla. Eligible participants are www.healthypetsurvey.com, sion," said Peggy Burkhard, met people. One lady I took Peter's By mid If you have a health or fitness question either smokers or non-smok­ will receive a $5 Pet Supplies planning committee member. care of in cardiac rehab hated Principles afternoon most you would like answered in the ers who live with a dog, cat or Plus gift card. 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As millions of avid golfers get ready for another season of pars and bogeys, they should be aware of potentially serious foot problems that can result from years of playing the game. Dr. Randy H. Bernstein, DPM, FACFAS, a foot and ankle surgeon in Dearborn Heights and staff member of Botsford Hospital in Farmington Hills, shares this_ information from the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. V The three most common painful foot conditions that can ruin your golf swing are heel pain, arthritis of the big toe joint, and pinched-swollen nerves called neuromas. Although golf is not considered a rigorous sport, the physical act of repeatedly swinging of the clubs can lead to a condition known as hallux limitus, a jamming and deterioration of the big toe joint. This can eventually wear out the cartilage and jam the big toe causing severe pain. The movement^nd weight transfer that occurs during the swing's follow through can cause this problem, as well as the other foot ailments. This weight transfer and body twisting during the swing can also make the feel roll from side to side, putting pressure on the nerves between the metatarsal bones in the feet. This pressure can cause the nerves to be ZS>0 pinched and irritated causing them to swell and produce numbness, tingling, and severe pain around the "balls" of the feet. This problem is called neuromas. Heel pain typically results from inflammation of the thick band of tissue that extends from the heel to the Our 25-minute ER promise "bails" of the feet from walking on uneven terrain around the golf course. Tears and inflammation in this band Of tissue in the arch area is called plantar fasciitis. Tears and inflammation in the area of the heel, can eventually is greater than zero. result in becoming a heel spur. For the majority of golfers and other patients with the same ailments, simple treatments such as custom orthotic devices (shoe inserts), stretching exercises, changes to your shoes, medications, braces, or steroid injections and physical therapy can alleviate painful feet. However, if conservative treatment fails to provide Not waiting in an emergency room may sound good...perhaps a little too good. Don't you adequate relief, surgery may be required. want them to know who you are? Check your history? Diagnose your aiiment properly? Foot pain is not normal. With the treatment options available to you by your foot and ankle surgeon, a pain- free golf swing is obtainable. When your feet hurt, your golf swing hurts, too. At St. Mary Mercy Hospital, we take the time to ensure these important steps are For ail your foot and ankle problems, contact Dr. Bernstein at (313) 274-7047 • 27235 Joy Road at Inkster OE0SS1S2S4 taken. That way, when you see one of our board-certified doctors in 25 minutes or less, BOARD CERTIFIED IN FOOT SURGERY • FELLOW, AMERICAN COLLEGE OF FOOT & ANKLE SURGEONS they are properly prepared to treat you with quality and compassion.

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METFITCHAL ; BY nTFANYL PARKS Owner: Rick STAFF WRITER -•aber When he had appointments in the past, Phone: (313) Rick Haber would wade through a sea of 303-1572 buff bodies and pricey equipment at a fit­ ness club. These days, the personal trainer Web site: hops in his green Ford Explorer and drives www.met- to his client's home. fitchal.com Haber of Dearborn Heights is the What it is: founder of MetFitChal, an in-home per­ sonal training business. MetFitChal is "I'm here for the stay-at-home mom that an in-home would love to workout but can't get away," personal . he said. "And by me going to them, it's much more personalized." training Having trained at health club empires company like Bally Total Fitness and Life Time designed for Fitness, Haber said he felt it was timeto gooifonhisown. time-con­ "It had become almost more like a sales scious job because we had to promote so many products," he said. "I don't have that back­ professionals, ing on me anymore and I can be more cog­ stay-at-home, nizant of each person without clock moms or watching or talking over other people." Haber, who started the company in those that February, said his personal training ses­ ^in't want to trainer Rick Haber works with Barbara V^oody on her flexibility. sions are cheaper than those at fitness ive to a clubs. '•(althctiib, According to his Web site, www.met- fitchal.com, the $200 "sampler" package includes four sessions, the $360 "gets you LIVONIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS started" option has eight sessions, the 15125 FARMINGTON ROAD $640 "changes occur" package features 16 PHOTOS BY BILL BRESLERI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER LIVONIA, MI 48154 sessions, and the 24-session "guaranteed results" option is $840. All sessions are an Trainer Rick Haber works with his client, Barbara Woody, in her Canton home. The Xivonia Public schools Board of Education, Livonia, Michigan hour long. hereby invites the submission of sealed bids for: Canton resident Barbara Woody began almost impossible but I'm so much Haber when he says "How about we do OOOK REPLACEMENT AT CASS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL training with Haber at Life Time Fitness stronger now." 12?" IN THE LIVONIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT in Canton and said she immediately Haber, who gave up his position as a "We?" she asked sarcastically and chuck­ jumped on board when she learned of his computer technician to go into personal led. At the end of her 12th repetition, Bid forms and specifications are available at the Maintenance Department, Livonia Public Schools, 15125 Farmington Road, new venture. training, is also a certified massage thera­ Woody sat up on the silver ball and said Livonia, Ml. 7:00 A.M to 33;30 PM* Monday thru Friday. A $25.00 "I still go to the gym for aerobics, but I pist and said it's been a worthwhile career Haber makes exercise fun. tee is required for the specifications" use Rick for my personal training," she change. "If you're talking in a gym you can get

* '-' • said. "We talk about my needs and it's He smiled proudly when talking about a distracted but I have his total attention Al) Questions regarding this bid may be directed to;Ray Irvine, totally geared to me." client that lost 60 pounds in a year and here," she said. "It's great that he comes to Maintenance Supervisor at (734) 7<4-2514. .. Haber doesn't lug around bulky equip­ began kayaking and writing stand-up me, especially on bad weather days." Bads vail be received until 2:00 PM. on the 4th of May, 2007, at the ment for his sessions, but insists his meth­ comedy. > Haber is accepting business within a 30- Board of Education' Maintenance ipepartment, 15125 Farmington minute radius of Dearborn Heights. Road. Livonia, Michigan At this time and place all bids will be ods can yield results. Woody agreed and "What a rush," he said. "I got into this publicly opened and read. Vendors are encouraged to attend. said she's lost 35 pounds in recent months. because it seemed like a fun job - I never "I'm not here to put you through Army "I can chuckle about it now," she said, as would have imagined the impact it's hav­ bootcamp," he said. "I want to focus on Bid security in the amount of 5% of the total proposal, in the form she warmed up by climbing her own ing." being healthy." of Bid Bond or Certified Check must accompany each bid. Performance bond and payment bond may be required of the stairs. "But a year ago, it was a pain for me While doing a move on an exercise ball successful bidders. ' ''•• to pick up a carton of bottled water. It was in her living room, Woody jokes with [email protected]'[ (734) 459-2700 ' The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids in whole oi in part in the interest of uniformity, design, equipment, deliveiy tune or preference, to waive any informalities and to award to other than th'e3pw bidder, with rationale to support such BUDGET HEARING NOTICE BUDGET HEARING NOTICE a decision v'.'; Cherry Hill School of Performing Arts will be holding its annual Academy of Inkster will beholding its annual budget hearing on y- . • - ' SANDRA L. POLLACK, budget hearing on May 1. 2007 at 6:00 p.m, The location will be at Mav 5. 2007 at 10:00 a.m. The location will be at^8612 Avondale, 1 " Supervisor of Finance 28500 Avondale, Inkster, MI 48141The budget is available for Inkster, MI 48141. The budget is available for pubiie'inipection at \J„* Livonia Public Schools public inspection at the same address. The meeting will be the same address. The meeting will be conducted in accordance Pi ' \ ill 22 and 29,2007 conducted in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. with the Open Meetings Act t -,^

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The Livonia Public schools Boaid of Education. Livonia, Michigan hereby invites the submission oI'=caled bids for CAFETERIA TABLE REPIACEMENT AT ROSEDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN THE LIVONIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT Bid forms and specifications are'-available at the Maintenance Department, Livonia Public Scho61s, 15125 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI, 7:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M., Monday thru Friday. A $25.00 fee is required for the specifications. All questions regarding this bid may be directed to Ray Irvine, Maintenance Supervisor at (734) 744-2514. Bids will be received until 1:00 P.M.. on the 4th of May, 2007, at the Board of Education Maintenance Department, 15125 Farmington Road, Livonia, Michigan. At this time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read. Vendors are encouraged to attend. Bid security in the amount of 5% of the total proposal, in the form of Bid Bond or Certified Check, must accompany each bid. Performance bond and payment bond may be required of the successful bidders. HOICE OF A The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids in whole or in part in the interests of uniformity, design, equipment, delivery'time or preference, to waive any informalities HOME EQUITY LOAN OR LINE and to award to-- nther than the ^ow bidder, with rationale to support such a decision.' ... . ; ;,, . : Home Improvement Projects SANDRA L. POLLACK, Supervisor of Finance " -- Livonia Public Schools Consolidate High Interest Debt

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. The Livonia Public schools Board of Education, Livonia, Michigan hereby invites the submission of sealed bids for: Apply online at www.cuone.org LOCHINVAR BOILER CLEANING AT 29 BUILDINGS TOTAL OF 128 COPPER-FINII BOILERS Stop by any of our 21 branches—to find Bid forms and specification are available at the Maintenance the one near you visit our website Department, Livonia Public Schools, 15125 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI, 7;00 AM. to 3:30 P.M., Monday thru Friday. A $25.00 fee is required for the specifications. EVERYONE CAN JOIN. All questions regarding this bid may be directed to Ray Irvine, Maintenance Supervisor at (734) 744-2514. Bids •will be received until 10:00 A.M. on the 4th of May, 2007, at the Board of Education Maintenance Department, 15125 Farmington Road, Livonia, Michigan. At this time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read. Vendors are encouraged to Witfi fluFedera l FaPiHoiHlng attend. U«ind tte Equal Gala tU NCUA Bid security in the amount of 5%; of the total proposal, in the form of Bid Bond or Certified Check must accompany each bid. Performance bond and payment bond may be required of the "Annuel Percentage Rale (APR) Is 6.50% fixed rate for the term of 60 months. successful bidders. "Introductory rate of 5.25% APR (prime minus 3%) appfiee to new home equity lines of credit only. $5,000 minimum advance required. Equity is determined by 80% of subject real estate value less existing mortgage balance. Introductory rates effective on date of first The Board of Education reserves^tfie right to reject any or all bids draw and continue at that rate for 90 days. After promotional period, the APR will revert to prime minus 1%. The prime rate index is the m whole or in part in the interested? uniformity, design, equipment, rate announced In the latest Issue of the Wall Street Journal. Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOC) are variable rate loans. A $250 fee delivery time or preference, toljyaive any informalities and to will be charged If the line of credit Is closed within two years of the origination date. A loan modification fee of $250 will be charged to award to other than the low biddji with rationale to support such existing HELOCs taking advantage of this promotion. To receive the promotional rate and waive the modification fee, existing HELOC :: borrowers must take an advance of at least $10,000. Existing HELOC borrowers may modify their existing HELOC without taking at a decision. " ^ least a $10,000 advance, but they will not receive the promotional rate and they will be subject to the $250 modification fee. Both fixed rate and variable rate loans are subject to .qualification. Quoted rates effective as of April 1, 2007 and are subject to change. You must SANDRA L. POLLACK, apply by July 31,2007 and take an advance by August 31, 2007. No annual fees apply. Promotion may be discontinued at any time. ';-- . Supervisor of Finance Consult a tax advisor regarding deductibility of interest. Check with a Member Service Representative for details on other available '• • Livonia Public Schools home equity products. Must be current Credit Union ONE member or join and pay new membership fee of $1.25. Publish: April 22 and 29,2007 OE035H 1438^2x5