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It was appropriate that That was a major achievement for the community. We need individuals to take 1989, the same year that then-President arrived just before Community 14-year-old organization, which serves ownership of the foundation for their Foundation Week got under way on residents of Canton and Plymouth, kids and grandkids." Community Foundation Week. The according to foundation president Joan Of that $1 million, Noricks said, week, which this year runs from Nov. 12- With the arrival of the $110,000 Noricks. $800,000 is endowed in an investment 18, was established to raise awareness of Give it a try part of Michigan's share of tobacco se "This is huge," she said. "We've been account and growing. community foundations' charitable services. Spotlight Players, for- tiement money - the Canton supported in the past so much by devel- "That money is really community capi- merly the Plymouth Community Foundation hit the $1 mil- opers. Now our future is in the hands of tal," she said. "It will be there forever." PLEASE SEE FOUNDATION, AB Theatre Guild, will hold lion mark in assets last week. local individuals who care about the The Canton foundation was started in auditions for the drama Steel Magnolias by Robert Marling at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15 and Tuesday, Dec. 16 In the Arts 1 Room in Bus is a the Summit, 46000 Summit Parkway, west of Canton Center Road, south of Cherry Hill. The play features roles for six women ages 20 •••11 and older. For more information, call the director at For 94-year-old Canton resident (248) 701-1780. All shows Helen Forsythe, Canton's Community will be dinner theater per- Mobility Transportation Service is a formances in February, godsend: 2004. Also, log on to the "I use it for everything," she said Web site: www.spotllght- • recently, after being dropped off at players.net ' Meijer to do some grocery shopping. A Canton resident since 1971 when she moved here from Minneapolis The Canton Fire after her husband died, Forsythe lives Department recently with her daughter in a condominium received a grant from Wal- complex. Mart for the Safe Neighborhood Heroes pro- "We used to use Nankin TYansit gram. before it stopped serving Canton," she' said. "Now we use this service to go to The check was present- the doctor, shopping, to get to the ^! ed to Fire Chief Mike bank. We go together. We don't have a Rorabacher at the Wal- car." Mart store on Ford Road. She said she uses the service at least Rorabacher said the once a week to go shopping at Meijer. money will be used to fund The service is a partnership many areas of fire preven- between Canton Township and Huron tion education, such as Valley Ambulance. Administered by the down unit, fire extin- m the Canton Community Foundation, ; guishers classes and the the service operates Monday through fire safety house. "It's good to have a Ninety-four-year-old Helen Forsythe of Canton is thankful for Canton's Community Mobility Transportation Service, whose bus takes her where she needs PLEASE SEE BUS, A8 partner in the communi- to go, including Meijer. ty/' Rorabacher said. Memorial Service The L.J. Griffin Funeral Home in Canton will host its annual Memorial Local Service at 7 p,m. Thursday, Nov. 20, at the biggest one will be: the budget. With many public libraries depend- funeral home, 42600 BY BRAD KADRICH chosen to lead STAFF WRITER As it stands now, Michigan libraries ing on both state and federal aid, plus Ford. This nine-year tradi- rank 17th in the nation ($1.71) in per- penal fines, for their funding, trouble tion provides an evening capita operating income, and with the •is brewing. of remembrance for fami- Elaine Didier knows her new job as chairman of the Library of Michigan state trying to figure out how to fix a "The budget issue is critical in lies who have experienced state board $900 million deficit, the kind.of state Michigan," said Didier, dean of the Board of Trustees comes with its own a loss. funds that help subsidize libraries are The funeral home will set of challenges. going to trickle in even slower, if at all. / PLEASE SEE LIBRARY, A7 also offer a bereavement BY BRAD KADRICH She also knows full well what the workshop following the SWF WRITER service. It will provide ideas for coping with loss Elaine Didier can rattle off the and eliminating the stress statistics faster than you can write associated with the holi- them down. days. The 20-minute More children attend library sum- Canton student workshop Is free. For more mer reading pro- information, contact the n grams than play funeral home at (734) Little League base- aces college exam 981-1700. ball. More people visit libraries on a Kirsten Schmitt, a senior at Canton High School, doesn't S weekly basis than consider herself a brainiac. Two ribbon cuttings are r| museums and zoos "I just really like learning," said Schmitt, a Canton scheduled this week for combined. More Township resident. "I enjoy reading, but I don't think I'm businesses in Canton. The people have library any different than anyone else." cards than have Kirsten might not believe so. However, statistics reveal first is at United Home Didier Health Services at 4:30 Visa cards. There otherwise. p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19. are more libraries than there are Out of 1.4 million students who took the SAT college The company is having an McDonald's restaurants. entrance exam, Kirsten is one of only 944 students nationwide who received a perfect score. And she's one of only 12 1 open house for its 20th . It's this intimate knowledge of, PAUL HURSCHMANN i STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER anniversary from 3 to 6 and love for, libraries that will serve students in Michigan to ace the test. Didier in her new post: chairman of "I was surprised and excited," she said. "I wasn't sure how Kirsten Schmitt smiles following an awards presentation at East Middle p.m. United Home Health School in Plymouth Tuesday night. Schmitt, a Canton High School senior, Services is at 2200 posted a perfect score on her SAT last month. Canton Center Road, Suite PLEASE SEE DIDIER, A5 PLEASE SEE STUDENT, A7 250. The second ceremony is at Rosey's Romper Room at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 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Willow Creek Service & Members of the Canton Retail Developer Instigated the man hit a tree while leaving She said she put the scanner Public Library's Multi- videos is growing. The com- on top of a mailbox while she Also to be celebrated in Revision. Consider request for the St Joseph Medical Center Cultural Initiative want you mittee's goal is to showcase lot and drive over grass in front was distributing mail to other the cultures in Canton. For 2004 is St. Patrick's Day, developer instigated revision to io learn all you can about the Site Plan. Property is located of the Summit boxes. When she finished and diverse cultures that comprise starters, events will be Cineo de Mayo, the American returned to the first box the marked according to the cal- Independence Day, Yom north of Ford between the township's population. Haggerty and Lilley Roads. PURSE THEFT scanner was missing. • Eleven representatives of endar. Kippur, Ramadan, Diwali, She said she saw two young the community, including On Jan. 19, for example, the Chistmas, Kwanza and 2. Future Land Use Map Amendments. General A resident of the 6900 block while males in the area while staff members of the library, committee will host a tribute Hanukkah. she was delivering the mail. Committee members Discussion. of Foxthora told police some- are forging ahead planning to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. one stole a puree from her The scanner was used to scan, This will be the library's sec- include: Tabor, library staff cultural events for 2004. The BOARD OF TRUSTEES unlocked vehicle while it was bar codes on mail. events will highlight the vari- ond annual tribute. Students members Marcia Barker, Ophelia Lo, Claire parked at home. ous cultures that call Canton ' from the Detroit High School Hie purse contained money TOOLS TAKEN home. of Performing Arts will per- McLaughlin and Rebecca The Canton Township Board Havenstein-Couglin, resi- of Trustees will hold a study and credit cards. The incident , The multi-cultural commit- form a variety of music occurred between 1-1:30 p.m. A worker at a construction including gospel and dents Yingzi Liu, Iltefat session at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov* tee was born from the 18, at Summit on the Park, on Nov. 9. site at Cherry Hill and Lotz library's strategic planning Motown. Hamzavi, Phillip Ray, Yusaf A speaker will also talk Hai, Mina Jaura, and Joanne Agenda items include: last September. The goal is 1. Discussion of proposed LAWN JOB doors open on several units that every resident in Canton about King's significance to Maliszewski, Canton when he arrived at the location the county and to Civil Observer editor. cultural commission. have a library card - and use 2. Discussion of youth sports A resident of the 39000 about 7 a.m. on Nov. 8. Rights. ' it. The board's goal includes agreement. block of Wales reported that He said a lock was broken off those residents who are for- On Jan.27, the Chinese New jmaliszewskilioe.fiomecomm.net | someone drove over his lawn an office trailer and other locks eign born and need materials Year will be celebrated. That (734)459-2700 and caused $300 in damage. were broken off other trailers. The incident occurred A fax/copy machine and between 1:30 a.m. and 4 a.m. numerous tools were taken. Nov. 10. FALL CLEAN-UP s no WHEEL JOB A Canton resident reported A resident of the 8500 block someone stole a leaf blower When Canton resident readied the man, who was whenever you can." 'I just saw what was of Honeytree said someone and weed trimmer from the Kathy Males and a girl friend unconscious. Males, who said she cried stole all four tires and rims off garage of a house in the 800 took a two-week vacation in "We brought him to shore after die incident was over, happening. I didn't even his 2003 GMC Envoy. block of Georgetown. said she was no hero. Florida last month, she just and tried to revive him," Males The vehicle was left on He said the vacant house was wanted to lie on the beach and said. Males and her husband, for sale. There were no signs of Chuck, have lived in Canton _ think. You just do what you blocks. The tires and rims were relax. "Another woman started valued at $1,000. forced entry. And that's what they were resuscitation. Unfortunately he for two years. He's a senior vice have to do if you see doing one day in the second was already deceased" president of DOC Optical in PHONES TAKEN MAILBOX SMASHED week when an elderly woman She said the 70-year-old Southfield and she works part someb^y in trouble. It's approached them and said her man, a Georgia resident who time at Pheasant Run Golf An employee of the AT&T A resident of the 7600 block husband had gone swimming was vacationing with his wife, Course. of Haverhill reported a mailbox Did she go back to the beach pur obligation to Mp out store on Ford Road told police land she hadn't seen him for apparently had a heart attack. that two cellphones, were and pole in his front yard were awhile. She asked their help in Males, 51, said she's riot a" taken from title store without damaged between 6 p.m. Nov. trying to find him. _ swimmer. but with a slightly different whenever you can.' 8 and 8 a.m. Nov. 9- Damage outlook. permission. ; Msdes and another woman I just saw what was happen- He said two males entered was estimated at $50. -went looking and saw a man "The next day I saw a lady Kathy Males with two kids playing in the Canton resident the store while it was busy. floating face down about 150 1 didn't even think. You just a They hung around for awhile, THEFT FROM CAR yards off shore. They headed do what you have to do if you surf," she said. I walked up to then started to leave. into the Atlantic waters off see somebody in trouble. It's her and said if I were you I'd An employee noticed two cell An Inverary resident told New Smyrna Beach and your obligation to help out keep a close eye on my kids." phones missing, confronted the police someone took a cell pair but they ran out of the store. from his car. A Postal Carrier told Canton The incident occurred POSTAL PERIODICAL REQUIREMENTS Police last week that someone between 9:40 p.m. Sheila & foansa - * : a $500 postal scanner 9 a.m. Nov. 9. NQ US Canton ,Observer - Publication . ^^^^|^Ibwn evet^ lliursday and Sunday. Periodical postage is pad at Livonia, Michigan 48150. with this ad Subscription rates; $51 per year - delivered by newspaper carrier. In-County Mail Rates are $72.95 per year. Out-of-county rates are SHI J!, eastss Center $108.95 per year. Postmaster: Send address changes to: Canton Ssstsal8Hsxs*S2Stia of Joy & nix Observer, Ore, Dept, 36251 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, MI 48150. $3" Lunch JHradel Any saadwleh wiUt your cfcolca of hp ar Benmat eeffM.

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Grand Total From top left, Jason Waugh of Westland, cinematographer; Sam Khafeghi of West Bloomfield, director; Gabriel Flores of Allen Park, grip and Earl Hunt of Keego Harbor, actor and musician all contributed to the film Approaching Midnight Make your check out to Canton Historical Society. Mail this form and check to: Canton Historical Society, Local filmmaker reels in feature debut P.O. Box 87362, Canton Ml 48187

A local filmmaker is putting the comedy, in the piece been shooting all over the every aspect of film making." the finishing touches on his comes from miscommunica- metro Detroit area, from Flores connected with first feature film. tion as the characters try to Birmingham on the north end Khaleghi through the Approaching Midnight is a come to terms with how they to Greektown on the south. Internet tale of a group of friends' — and their relationships — Some of the more recent work The Web site reunion and all of the fallout have changed over time, has been shot at Farmington www.mandy.com is a film and that entails. Khaleghi himself playis the Harrison High School. television production resource Director/writer/actor Sam lead character, Wesley Kent. Westland resident Rockey where filmmakers can connect Khaleghi, a 2001 West He had written the script with Black, who plays the group's with specialists in their region jC Bloomfield High School grad, himself in mind as that char- "older brother" Bobby • from all disciplines through said he is following in the acter. Starting as a production McGuire, is a Detroit area forums, chart rooms and post- ' film-making footsteps of assistant on a film, he learned actor who worked on the ings. The Web site now has a director/actors like Spike Lee what he could on the job while Eminem film 8 Mile. He said section for actors as well. and Edward Burns — who pitching his ideas for his own there's more pressure on cast Farmington Hills resident have written, directed and work. He had been working and crew in a small produc- Marina DeMeyer plays Nicole starred in their own produc- on horror films, something he tion than a big one. in the film, a smart woman tions. He took some video liked but not necessarily "8 Mile had a big budget," who uses her intellect to get production classes in high something he wanted to stick he said. "Things tend to go ' what she wants out of life. school but otherwise has no with. smoother with a big budget She's been acting in the the- formal training in the field. "Michigan is somewhat You have to work harder on an ater and in commercials for a "I have a friend who is known for horror films, with independent film. You've got whi|e. Approaching Midnight working in feature films. He (.Evil Dead director) Sam fewer resources and you've got is her first foray into film, learned the business outside Raimi and I like them, they're to get things perfect That way said acting is good for her of theater and video produc- great," Khaleghi said. "But you have more resources for tion," Khaleghi said. "I won't that's not what gets into the , your next production." "I like acting, it's like thera- film festivals^ ----- • Qabriel-Elores of Allen Park- py," DeMeyer said. It's a fun ^4 law now." " He is hoping to have is one of the cameramen. The escape. You get to be someone Approaching Midnight is a Approaching Midnight ready else for a while. You get to cre- story in the vein of The Big for screening early next year in that independent films are ate that person." ChiU, where high school time for the Waterfront Film lot of work. Filming on the project friends meet up at a weekend Festival and a couple others "In the independent setting should be done by the end of party after a couple of years in held in Michigan. you wear a lot of hats," he said. this month and final editing is college. The drama, as well as Khaleghi and his crew have "You get a crash course in scheduled for January.

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Paulina M. Gail 28 years of service. She came to the nephews, Paul (Bonnie) Bagnasco, Steven Services for Paulina Gall, 78, of Canton Canton community six years ago from (Amy) Bagnasco, Christine (Howard) Township (formerly of Plymouth) will be Plymouth. She was a member of Our Grosser,.Rick (Debbie) Bagnasco, held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 17 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Catherine (Pat) Bagley, Carol (Ron) Dale, Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church Plymouth. She loved to do needlepoint Cynthia Bagnasco, and Lawrence (Angela) This painting of a scarlet macaw by artist Tim Marsh wii! be on exhibit with the Rev. James McNulty officiating. Bagnasco; and many great-nephews and at the Touch of Color Art Group's holiday show noon to 8 p.m. Sunday Burial will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Mrs. Gall was preceded in death by hus- great-nieces also survive. at the Summit on the Park. Detroit. band, Donald Gall; parents Paul and Mary Memorial contributions may be made to Mrs. Gall was born May 30,1925 in Bagnasco; and sister, Adeline Bagnasco. Angela Hospice, Livonia, Mich. Detroit and died Nov. 11 in Livonia. She Survivors include brother, Frederick J. Arrangements made by Schrader- retired as manager of Comerica Bank after (Gerrie) Bagnasco of Gaylord; nieces Howell Funeral Home.

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BY BRAD KADRICH cil put a big push behind the STAFF WRITER project. "I think it was a good idea,". Chris Hammond always said Student Council kept a positive attitude about President Christine Pattison, the potential success of a a fifth-grader. project in which Farrand "My parents tell me to think of poor kids, and this Elementary School students 5§ were participating to collect was a good idea for helping them." Boxes like this one were sent home with some 450 students as Farrand for UNICEF at Halloween. readied to collect for UNICEF this Halloween. But even the optimistic Third-grader Madeline Hammond couldn't have fore- Bowen was likewise moved. seen the actual success, as "I felt bad for the children who are poor," she said. "I "This isn't the richest UNICEF. elementary schoolers not only school," Hammond said. That didn't include game cleaned up on candy for wanted to help them get better health, better clothing, "There are a lot of low- coins from pizza parlors and Halloween, but also raised income kids here, and to have local arcades. But the pres- more than $700 for the chil- better food." Echoed third-grader Chris that many of them take part ence of such items was far- dren's charity. Some 250 boxes were returned, resulting in a check for $724.48 ther proof of the students' being cut for UNICEF's annual campaign. Jenner: "The poor really need was just wonderful. Hammond and Melanie "We put it to them that $1 caring. Daughtery, co-advisors to the stuff (and) people with money collection, and Farrand can help." provides a polo vaccine to a - "You could tell kids went Farrand Student Council, was rolling in," said into their own banks, because Hammond. teachers got a copy to discuss Hammond said he wasn't child, so theyjust saved 700 sent home some 450 UNICEF lives." we got Chuck E. Cheese coins boxes home with students, "I was amazed at how in class. all that surprised by the gen- . The boxes were then sent erosity of Farrand kids and The day after Halloween, and Kids Kingdom coins," giving students the chance to geeked the kids got for it. I Hammond said. "These kids think it shows the great com- home with students, and it their families, many of whom some $300 was returned. help children less fortunate More than $400 poured in are amazing." than themselves. munity outreach we have at was up to the students to he said are low-income fami- bring them back once the col- lies themselves who still the second day and, when the Some 250 boxes came back Farrand." [email protected] 1 . UNICEF sent brochures in lection was complete. made a point of helping oth- drive was finished, Hammond carrying cash. sent a check for $724.48 to (734) 459-2700 "I was amazed as the money the mail detailing the annual The Farrand student coun- ers.

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Didier said. "It's really not worlds of knowledge to users knowledge." Even with all the "I've known Elaine for three of all ages. technological advances, there , years. She is known as a Dill „ A grass-roots effort was Technology has not only is still a need for "place." leader in the library commu- FROM PAGE A1 started in 1999 to change how helped broaden available serv- According to Didier, there are nity and greatly respected," Get in the libraries are funded, among ices — for instance, comput- 4.6 million registered library said Christie Pearson the Board of Trustees of the other things establishing a ers have really increased users who check out an aver- Brandau, state librarian at the Library of Michigan. regional library service, fund- libraries' ability to loan things age of five items every year. Library of Michigan. "Her Didier, a Plymouth resident ing a $40 million statewide inter-library — but it has In tough economic times, experience with libraries and since 1975 and dean of the library card program that opened up areas of knowledge she points out, the library. her calm and articulate man- Health & library at Oakland University would be available to all resi- that have always been "else- becomes more important, to ner will make her a great in Rochester, has grown her dents of Michigan and pro- where." people who decide to go back board president." love for the library over a life- vide $50 million for library "Before, you were limited to to school or who wish to job- The praise is nice for Didier, Fitness. but what really matters to her time spent using and running service incentives. what was in your library," hunt. Every Sunday in the them. Despite all the obstacles, Didier said. "Not everything is "Libraries are a gathering is serving her chosen profes- "Libraries are such interest- libraries remain a world of in books, so technology has place," Didier said. "If you sion with honor. Observer ing places" said Didier, a pleasure and service for really broadened our world." look at library construction, "It's an honor to be appoint- transplanted east-sider who Didier, who leads a 24-person they're a drawing card. That's ed," Didier said. "It's part of has lived in Plymouth since staff that includes an associate GIVING BACK an incredibly important role." being involved, and my way of 1975. "I'm a person who has dean and a dozen librarians at Didier's passion for libraries giving back to the profession." always been interested in a lot Oakland University. What hasn't changed, she is obvious, a fact that isn't lost Observer of tilings, and libraries are Technology has prodded the points out, is the need "to on those with whom she'll be bkadrichfoe.homecomm.net i Classifieds sell! places with such a diversity of biggest changes, opening vast think and evaluate that working. (734)459-2700 knowledge." . That's why she's up for the job of leading the board, to SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16 ONLY which she was appointed by GOING ON NOW then-Gov. John Engler in fall 2001. It's a diverse group, which consists of two state senators, two state representatives, librarians and other "civilians" whose charge it is to advise the Library of \ Michigan on policies, services and programs.

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With three degrees from the University of Michigan — including a master's and a Ph.D. in library science — Didier's appointment is a welcome one. "I think she's a dynamic woman, and a very good 15.99 Cuff and stretch librarian," said Jean Tabor, the watches from L&J Accessories. Beg. librarian at the Canton Public Library. "She's an excellent 40.00. fi ACCESSORIES. SELECTION VARIES BY STORE. speaker, and she represents library. She's a solid voice on the board and a strong leader. She's a great choice." The Library of Michigan serves the Michigan Legislature much as, the Library of Congress serves government. Established in 1828, before Michigan was even a state, the library also provides a number of services to libraries around the state. And it does so despite facing a number of challenging issues. The federal government, for instance, imposed the requirement for computer 29.99 Your choice: Nine filters for libraries accepting i West "Belay" (left) or Unisa \ A" federal money, an issue Didier (right). Reg. 69.00. NWOMENS SHOES. says is tickling and far-reach- ing. • - 1 The trick, according to m Didier, is working with ven- dors to filter out inappropri- ate material without limiting access to the kinds of information kids come to the library to find in the first place. "It's a very difficult situa- tion, because librarians by profession favor free access to information and would rather have parents do the filtering," Didier said. "Librarians see incredible filters as censoring information. The hope is to find a bet- •SB ter way to filter the bad stuff." 24.99 BUDGET CRUNCH Cypress, Reg. 48.00. nmmmPB. Perhaps the biggest challenge for the Library of Michigan, and for libraries all over the state, is overcoming tough economic times. In a state that has nearly 400 libraries, budget crunches are wreaking all sorts of havoc. As the state struggles with increasing deficits, Michigan has dropped to 20th in the country in state funding for public libraries. Michigan's $1.71 operating income per capita ranks 17th in the nation. According to Didier, Michigajan libraries duce their own revenue 189.99 Ladies' leather 189.99 Leather jackets streams, in the forms of mill- coats. Reg. 395.00. wows. from Preswick & Moore and Perry Ellis. ages like the ones in Plymouth SELECTION VAHES BY STORE Reg. 395.00. N MBfS. SafCTO UjffiS BYSTORE. and Canton, are doing better than other libraries, which chance to add alBBl depend solely on federal and state money, including fund- rx i: y3: -Vv3.-drQbs| ing from penal fines, something Didier calls "a bizarre pftiei liair sport eoafsare aspect of Michigan history." extra 50% off Unfortunately for libraries >;r>e\ and ocitr Entire stock across the state, she said, \,ziS 4vi? -3g. 40-45 -era. funding methods are variable now 4.99-97.49 and inequitable. » ..'a- s. ba.L.~0'i\rHi'ss" "We have some that are wonderfully funded, and some that are just scraping by," . wm~

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Fred Hill just couldn't let it go- Emceeing the live auction at the Plymouth Community Chamber of Commerce annual dinner/auction Friday, Hill noticed what he thought was a misprint in the auction brochure. The item he was announcing was a pair of tickets to the University of Michigan-Ohio State game, scheduled for Nov. 22, Proudly donning a scarlet- and-silver scar£ Hill, a devoted Buckeye, announced: "Considering the n^tintiql championship, and current rankings Rhonda Bergquist gets some help from Caitlin Staples while trying on a full- and records, that should read length natural Ranck mink coat during Friday's Plymouth Community "OHIO STATE-Michigan Chamber of Commerce annual auction. The coat eventually went for $5,000. Katie Carron sells raffle tickets to Dorothy Twinney during Friday's Plymouth Community Chamber of Commerce auction. game." It drew a huge laugh from a Seventeen items were auctioned the money was counted, every- tickets to U-M games in 2004 for $3,100. Knopf DeRoche of The Knopf raucous throng of more than off live, and another 200 items one was pretty happy. ($2f000), and a full-length "It was a very pleasant sur- Company was installed as the 600 people who showed up for were either raffled off or sold at "It was very successful," said mink coat, which went for prise to get these tickets," Toney incoming president of the board tiie chamber's top annual fund- silent auction. Fran Toney, the chamber's exec- $5,000. said. "It was very exciting." of directors. Other 2004 board raiser Friday at laurel Manor. When the fun was over and utive director. "The steering A surprise late entry in the All in all, the live auction members include Pat O'Neill of committee put in an unbeliev- live auction was also a popular items brought in nearly UBS Financial, Dan Disabastian able amount of work to put this one: two tickets to all six days of $30,000. Another $4,950 came of Visteon, Maria Barone of event on, and it really showed." the 2004 Ryder Cup golf tour- from a 50/50 raffle, but totals Barone Law and Greg The live auction featured nament at Oakland Hills. With for the $2, $5 and $10 raffles Blackwood of GB Sales & some 20 items, many of them individual tickets going for and the silent auctions weren't Service. Rodger Vojcek of Loc popular picks, including the $1,000 or more on the Internet, available. Performance is the immediate Michigan-Ohio State tickets Stephanie Glysson, director of The event, sponsored by past president (two pairs which went for $ 500 government affairs for Republic Hines Park Lincoln Mercury [email protected] | (734) 459-2700 and $625, respectively), season Waste Services; stole this batch and Johnson Controls, also included the chamber's annual MARGOLIS NURSERY MARGOLIS NURSKRY* meeting. 2 Among other items, Jeanne 50% OFF NAILS ALL SHRUBS SPECIAL Mark your special moments with a special stone. AND Full Set of You'll find some of the most beautiful stones, SOJIPTIilffl} for some of the most beautiful women, right here. PERENNIALS (WITHOUT GUARANTEE) MARGOLIS FORD ROAD IN THE OLD VILLAGE Sally Hermann checks out holiday 620 STARKWEATHER —NDRSERY, INC. decorations on one of the silent- MARGOUS II $8 734-453-1860 9600 Cherry Hill 734-482-07711 auction tables at Friday's Plymouth Ooen Mon. • Sat. 8-5. Closed Sunday 1-6812 Community Chamber of Commerce Tues.- Wed. 10-6; 7ti.& Fri, 10-8; Sat. 10-5 ' Closed $un.& Mon, » MARGOI.IS NURSF.RY MARGOUS NURSI.RY • auction.

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Some are of excellence and, as such, SAT, she performed admirably, but "She'd much rather read a book than Kirsten said she's considering college ^wonderfully funded, arid should be funded for staff and nowhere near a perfect score. watch television." majors in political science or American ; some are just scraping by. It's resources to implement "The first time I took the test I was Kirsten transferred to Plymouth- studies, with an eye toward a law degree. •••>eally not fair." statewide library resource sick, and the second time we had a prob- Canton Schools from Ladywood High "I really want to go to Yale, because I -> In an effort to more equi- sharing programs. lem with a bumblebee flying around the School in Livonia for her sophomore like a lot of the programs they have tably funded libraries, a grass- "We need a rational means room and it distracted me," she said. there," she said. "And I like the housing -roots effort has sprung up to of funding libraries all over "Both times I scored in the high 1,400s." "I really felt there was a lot more • system, where as a freshman you ran- • create the Public Library the state," said Didier, who According to The College Board, opportunity here, more class selections," domly get put into one of 12 houses, and • Funding Initiative Group, has a master's degree and a which administers the SAT test, Kirsten she said. you stay there for all four years on cam- '.which came up with a three- Ph.D. in library science. omitted a math question and missed a Kirsten is a member of both the school pus." ' ! tiered plan to fund the "Right now, it's a patchwork critical reading question. newspaper, the P-CEP Perspective, and Kirsten has also applied to the • I Library of Michigan and some quilt." However, for all practical purposes, the yearbook staff. Lisa Birou, the University of Michigan, Duke University, ; 387 public libraries around Michigan's public libraries she aced the test. Kirsten's father, Ralph, teacher adviser for the yearbook staff, Washington University in St. Louis, and •the state. rank 20th in the country in said he's known people who have scored said very few students are qualified to do the University of Chicago. She's already While libraries that have state funding. Like many state very high on the test, but never a perfect both, been accepted at Michigan State /their own revenue stream via organizations, the Library of score. "I don't have anything but praise for University and the University of ; a millage —- as is the case in Michigan has taken major "We're very proud of her," he said. "We what she's done," Birou said. "She has a Pittsburgh. • Plymouth and Canton, for budget hits and with Gov. • instance — are finding the Jennifer Granholm trying to 1 going a little smoother, others squeeze every penny, Didier ; aren't so lucky. says more cuts are likely. ; According to Jean Tabor, Further cuts at that level librarian at the Canton Public would also negatively impact Library, PLFIG's plan is nec- local libraries helped by the lllllllll MASTERCRAFT JEWELERS essary to provide equity. Library of Michigan. PRESENTS "Many libraries operate "When Library of solely or in large part on Michigan's budget is cut, the PIIP•• LUXURY OF TIME penal fines," Tabor said. "Of funding they pass on is cut," course, that's always subject Didier said. "Our purchasing ANOTHER to erosion by other agencies power is going down even or by local governments. We more than budget cuts are ANNUAL WATCH SHOW taking us down. 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The son of dirt-poor Puerto ing and cleaning. marshy land along the river and its tributar- "It wasn't as if we were sitting ics and refuses to answer criti- Rican immigrants, he was bom in By the early 1800s, the water had already ies. George Cornell describes any idyllic place around waiting for the phone to cism," Romero said, noting that a New York City housing project begun to be polluted. European passenger that the Algonquins called "Wawiiatanong," , ring," the tall, Elding lawyer Ashcroft is the only attorney gen- and grew up speaking Spanish. ships were blamed for bringing over cholera, (the place on the curve or bend).. smiled over a eral who has flatly refused to meet Somehow, his talents were ; which resulted in an epidemic. Cornell writing on the Algonquin tribes Belgian waffle in with the ACLU. noticed, and he ended up going to Rapid industrialization created more prob- and Kay Givens-McGowan writing on the a downtown One thing that'makes Romero Princeton University and then law lems for the river. But begin- later Wyandot tribe, give a vision of what the Detroit hotel. toss and turn is the degree to school at Stanford. He was running in the 1870s, Detroit water meant to native tribes. Cornell writes There were wor- which most Americans have a ning a major human rights pro- began to develop an out- that to the Algonquin, the river was a gift of ries about keep- . fundamental misunderstanding gram for the Ford Foundation standing water treatment the creator. Cornell writes, "The early inhabi- ing religion and of the ACLU. Thanks in large part before he was lapped for the system, that today provides tants of the region has an intimate under- government sep- to opportunistic politicians, ACLU job. drinking water for 4 million standing of the land and its resources and arate, about civil beginning with the first President He does get annoyed at those residents. what they could be used for. This came about . . rights, and voting Bush, the group has been por- who suggest the ACLU doesn't Still pollution remains a over generations of walking on the land, rights in the trayed as a far-left group of radi- approve of arresting terrorists. problem. An overmatched observation and trial and error." Hugh sewer system and continued Lessenberry | aftermath of the cals whose patriotism is, at the "The watchword around here is Idyllic hunting-gathering villages or small very least, suspect. safe and free" Romero says. Gallagher high levels of industrial agricultural towns were not likely to remain botched presi- 1 waste threaten wildlife, In fact, the ACLU sees itself as What he does worry about is the norm in such a water and resource rich dential election. * recreational opportunities perhaps the most American insti- whether, if a new terrorist inci- environment We would not be here if we had Romero, who had just arrived and our vital drinking water. tution there is, defining itself as dent should occur, public panic not exploited the river as a source for industry from the Ford Foundation, didn't Honoring Our Detroit River takes a "our nation's guardian of liberty, and shipping. Hie essays in Honoring Our even have any business cards to could cause civil liberties to be panoramic view of the river's history and its working daily in courts, legisla- Detroit River examine numerous aspects of take to his first major speech to cheerfully discarded. current problems and promise. Edited by tures and communities to defend river ecology from mercury pollution to the some of the ACLlFs biggest "When the blackout came, I ' John H. Hartig, a river navigator for the and preserve the individual rights introduction of invasive, non-native species to was sure it was terrorism," he said. Greater Detroit American Heritage River guaranteed to all people in this the continuing efforts to preserve those natu- He was just about to start when As he walked down 82 flights of Institute, and published by the Cranbrook country by the Constitution and ral elements that have made the river so an assistant suggested he come stairs and across 50 blocks on a . Institute of Science (distributed by Wayne laws of the United States." essential to our lives. An essay on watershed out into lie hall for a moment hot August afternoon, he formu- State University Press, at $29.95 paperback) Not now, Romero said. Yes, the What has made the ACLU a lated a strategy for dealing with the book is sometimes dry and technical. But management details die efforts to reclaim the aide insisted, now. Annoyed, he convenient whipping,boy is that the new repressive measures he for those of us who have depended on the Rouge River, a vital tributary to the Detroit excused himself and walked out they really do mean that "all peo- felt were sure to follow. river as the life source of southeastern River, of the room, to see people staring ple," defending, for example, the Fortunately, it apparently Michigan, it provides some essential informa- The story of the Rouge and the Detroit at a TV screen. It was a little after rights of Nazis and the Ku Klux turned out to have been a case of tion and a needed spur to continue every rivers is not all doom and gloom. In feet the 9 a.m. on Sept. 11,2001. "I was all K3an to march and assemble. decaying infrastructure. In recent effort to protect this Vital waterway, its tribu- authors are upbeat about the efforts being set to give a basically optimistic More recently, the ACLU has bat- months, Romero has been some- taries and wetlands. made to reverse centuries of abuse. They speech about new horizons, new tled against unreasonable arrest what encouraged over signs that U.S. Rep. John Dingell in a preface writes: point to canoeing on Newburgh Lake and the challenges, hopeful optimism and detention of Americans and members of Congress, including "The Detroit River, like many rivers in indus- work to preserve Johnson Creek as a cold- from the new kid on the block." legal immigrants who are of Republicans, are increasingly less trial centers around the Great Lakes, has lost ' water stream. James N. Bull and Julie Craves "And someday, I wall give that Middle Eastern descent willing to sign their rights away. more than 95 percent of its coastal wetland even grow poetic in the opening of their essay Michigan ACLU director Kary speech," he laughed. Instead, he However, he knows the ACLtFs' habitats, and despite die importance of such on the rich biodiversity of the river. As Bruce Moss, who is both Jewish and went back and told the donors enemies aren't going away, and lands, these habitats continue to be destroyed Manny writes in an essay on setting priori- from New York, was perhaps the that he is unlikely, especially these and degraded. There is now a great urgency ties: "Over five million of us live within an what had happened, and that the leading defender of the rights of 400,000-member ACLU would days, to run out ofbattles. Nor to protect our few remaining high-quality hour's drive of the river, drink water from it, Arab-Americans in Michigan in does he intend to stop fighting. wetlands before they are lost to further devel- and discharge our wastes into it Many of us be feeing a huge challenge, per- .the days after the terrorist attacks "We may not win every case opment, as well as to rehabilitate and are employed at a business that depends on haps as great as any in the group's on her home town. Sometimes, you fight to leave a enhance degraded ones. This will be essential the river or enjoy its natural resources. history. "And, you might say to sustain the quality of life enjoyed by so "New York, New Jersey and record. Sometimes, you fight to However sometimes we lose sight of our rela- unfortunately, I wasn't wrong." many along the Detroit River corridor." Since then, there have been Michigan have been our key live to fight another day. But we tionship with the river." many long days, many airplane states in this," says Mr Romero, also fight to win." Dingell has been a longtime supporter of This book is a timely reminder ofhow flights and many nights spent in who came to Detroit for the first programs to revitalize the river and its sur- important Wawiiatanong and its river are. hotels. Sometimes, when Romero time in his presidency last week to Jack Lessenberry is editorial vice roundings. His congressman father, John Huqh Gallagher is the managing editor of The keynote the state chapter's annual president of Hometown Communications. Dingell Sr., helped create the Federal Aid in • Observer Newspapers. He can be reached by phone at sleep is fitful. "I fund-raising dinner. 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.. C.J. Risak, editor (734) 953-2108 Fax: (734) 591-7279 . [email protected] Season ends :: Madonna men's soccer team falls. BE B! Observer & Eccentric | Sunday, November 16,2003 PREPSaRECREATIONnOUTDOQRS Big plays boost CC Chiefs victimized Derek Brooks was more than willing to let the second-half kickoff go out of bounds. And why not? Catholic Central, leading 17-7, would have had great field position at its own 35 to start the WSU harriers 2nd second half. Led by redshlrt senior But when the ball died on the CC 2, Nick Allen's first place Brooks had to pick it up in a hurry finish, the Wayne State and just try to get some kind of gain University men's cross on the return. country team placed sec- That's exactly what happened — it "ondfln the NCAA Great was some kind of gain. Lakes'Regional, Nov. 8, Brooks tore down the sideline, met at Hlidsonyjlle, and will some resistance about the 20, broke compete Nov. 22 in the into the clear at the 35, juked Canton Division II national cham- kicker Dutch Morreli at midfield and pionship in Cary, N.C. went the rest of the way for a 98-yard Allen, a graduate of . touchdown and a 24-7 CC lead. Salem, captured the It wasn't the biggest play on a night 10,000-meter race in 31 of big plays in the Shamrocks' 38-7 minutes, 29.1 seconds, a win over the Chiefs, but it was the 12-second cushion en that best defined the spirit of the route to Great Lakes Canton's Devin Thomas, here trying to stiff-arm his way past CC's Kyle Smith, found the going tough against the Shamrocks. Region Runner of the "I was going to let it go out. But Year honors. when it was clear that it wasn't going Grand Valley State out, I just picked it up and started to edged Wayne State for run," Brooks said. "I got going and the team title, 46-50. some of the guys made a couple of CC shuts down Canton, 38-7 great blocks. I can't wait to see the film to see who exactly made them." Belton all-WHAC It took just five minutes. We knew (CC) would be the best team we CC coach Tom Mach when asked what he The who wasn't as important as JeYemiah Belton, a In the opening five minutes of this faced." thought the difference was. "The last two which team. The Shamrocks were able sophomore at Concordia Division 1, Region 3 playoff football game, On their opening drive, the Chiefs faced teams we played I thought came out with to make the plays, the Chiefs weren't University from Canton, the tone for the entire game was set. Both a fourth-down-and-1 from their own 41 more intensity than we did, and that spelled the difference. . has been named to the Canton and Redford Catholic Central but a fumbled snap by quarterback Shawn "This game, in the first 24 minutes I Take the first drive for each team. all-Wolverine-Hoosier faced important drive-sustaining plays. Little gave CC the ball at Canton's 39- thought we came out with great intensity. On Canton's first possession, the "Athletic Conference Just as Canton coach Tim Baechler had Six plays later, after converting a tough I was real happy with the way we started. Chiefs went for it on fourth and less - men's soccer team. predicted earlier, those kinds of plays third-and-nine, CC was in the end zone "I was pleased with the total game we than a yard at their own 41. Canton Belton was named to would decide each team's playoff fate. with a 7-0 lead on a 5-yard Derek Brooks' played." quarterback Shawn Little fumbled the the all-conference team But it was CC that made the most of run. ; For all intents and purposes, Canton snap and CC took over. despite Concordia's 1-17 them and, aided by its size advantage on It was just the beginning. A half-dozen made it easy for CC by not making big Four plays later and faced with a record. A forward, he had the offensive and defensive lines, wound similar plays put the Shamrocks firmly in plays when it had the chance. The first- third-and-10 at the Canton 20, CC 10 goals and an assist to up with a 38-7 win over the Chiefs before control, and a suffocating defense in the drive failure was just one; on their second quarterback Dave Thomas went back I lead the Cardinals in an overflow crowd at Canton. second half made certain they stayed there possession, the Chiefs reached the to pass, but the Chiefs got through the | scoring with 21 points. "They were physically bigger and as they bounced Canton from the playoffs. Shamrock 23 before losing 16 yards on protection and were ready to sack j in 2002, Belton was stronger than we were, and they wore us, The Chiefs finish with their best record three plays and turning the ball over at him. Instead, Thomas got the first i named to the all-region out," said Baechler. "I wouldn't change one ever, 11-1. CC, now 11-1, advances to the their own 39. down at the 9 and three plays later > team by the National single call I made. I told our kids we were Division 1 semifinals opposite Chippewa Two plays later, CC's Brooks sliced Brooks got CC's first touchdown. j /Christian College Athletic playing to win, and on fourth-and-ones Valley (also 11-1) at 1 p.m. Saturday at through the Canton'defense and went 49 "This was a big step for our team," Association. we'll go for it Birmingham Seaholm. "They looked strong and fast on "I thought it was our intensity," replied PLEASE SEE CC, B6 PLEASE SEE PLAYS, B6 MIM's best In one of the tightest finishes in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association's men's soc- 2 runners cer history, Calvin College and Hope tied for Livonia Ladywood High cross country first place with 20 points, coach Marcus Colonna is used to designing ; ALL-OBSERVER _ : Calvin postirfg a 10-2-0 and building structures. record and Hope going-9- An architect for Archive DS in Detroit Colonna, who attended Warren 1-2. Kalamazoo College Colonna has laid a strong foundation in Fitzgerald High School and graduated from was just behind with 18 just three years with the Blazers, who cap- the University of Detroit Mercy in 1994, points and a 9-3-0 - tured the Catholic League championship was Ladywood's third coach in three years record. for the first time since 1983 and earned a when he arrived in 2001. •HI The Hornets did put trip to the state meet for the first time since "I knew I had to start building a program five players on the all- 1986. and now we're gaining momentum," he MIAA first team, includ- The 33-year-old Colonna, who previously said. "Our future is that we're still trying to ing forward Nick Houdek coached the boys and girls cross country build numbers. Success comes in numbers. and midfielder Brett teams at Auburn Hills Avondale, guided And we want to continue to compete with Stinar. Ladywood to a fifth-place finish in the the best in the Catholic League." Both are Canton HS Catholic League in 2001 followed by a Livonia Stevenson, which placed ninth in graduates; Stinar's a sen- fourth place in 2002. the Division 1 state meet, leads this year's ior, Houdek is a sopho- This year the Blazers made the big leap, first-team ^-Observer team with five hon- Westland John Glenn football coach Chuck Gordon is retiring after 27 varsity more. going to Michigan International Speedway orees. with a career record of 211-64.' Houdek looked to be a for the state finals, where they placed 26th Salem, 16th in Division 1, placed two on force to be dealt with, in Division 2. the first team, while WLAA and regional tying for first in the MIAA "Our goal this year was to get there, and runner-up Livonia Churchill, 17th in in scoring with 26 points. we took a big step this year," Colonna said Division 1, landed three on the first team. His 10 goals was second of the state meet. "But we want to keep Representatives also come from Redford best in the league and his inching up. We were 26th. Our goal is to Glenn's Gordon retires six assists tied him for get higher and higher." PLEASE SEE ALL-OBSERVER, B3 second. . ; Westland John Glenn's 2003 years of teaching and coaching, 27; Stinar had two goals football season came to a close last as the head coach, and I'm ready to and five assists (tied for Friday with a 24-6 playoff loss to do something else. third) for nine points Canton. "I don't want to say never, but I ' (tied for 11th). On Monday, another era came to don't have any plans to coach again. Jeff Bennett, a sopho- After slow start, Whalers an end when Chuck Gordon, one of I'm going to hunt, fish and play more at Albion College Observerland's most respected and some golf. Joyce (his wife) and I and a Salem HS gradu- successful coaches, announced his would also like to travel a bit. ate, was named to the recover to beat Battalion retirement after 27 varsity seasons. There's nothing firm. It'sjustanew all-MIAA second team as . Gordon informed Glenn players chapter in our lives and I'm looking a defender. s and assistant coaches of his deci- forward to it." After a bad start, the Plymouth Whalers sion following Friday's game and Gordon, a graduate of Adrian regained their composure and the lead by 0HL HOCKEY made it official two days later when College, coached one season at Soccer referees the first few minutes of the third period, he spoke with Glenn principal Joan Blissfield before taking a teaching Training for new soccer eventually icing the Brampton Battalion 4-2 ing a goal. Daren Machesney had 40 saves Sedik, athletic director Brian job at Stevenson Junior High in referees will be conduct- in an Ontario Hockey League game played in goal for Brampton. Swinehart and Superintendent of Westland. He served as Lloyd Carr's ed at the Michigan;State Friday at Plymouth's Compuware Arena- Plymouth narrowed the gap to 2-1 on Schools Dr. Gregory Baracy, assistant (1973-75) and one season Youth Soccer Association John Vigilante sparked the Whalers, scor- John Mitchell's power-play goal at 11:06 of "I knew going into the season this under Gerry Lutri (1976) before office, located at 9401 ing two goals and assisting on another. Ryan the first with assists from Vigilante and would be my last" said Gordon, Lutri left to join Carr as an assis- Genera! Drive in . Ramsay and James Wisniewski (from Wisniewski. who will also retire from his physi- tant at Eastern Michigan Plymouth. Canton) added two assists apiece. ' Vigilante got the only goal of the second cal education teaching position in University. Classes will be from Sam- The Whalers improved to 11-6-4-0 and period, scoring it at 16:59 with assists from June. "But I wanted to wait until Although he lost the first varsity noon on four consecutive moved into a tie for first in the OHL's West Ramsay and Mike Letizia, tying it at 2-all. after (the last game) because I game (1977) he ever coached along Saturdays: Jan. 24, Jan. 31, Division with Sault Ste. Marie and Sudbury, The game-winner was also produced by wanted to concentrate on the sea- with his last one, Gordon won a lot-, Feb. 7 and Feb. 14. i all with 26 points. Brampton is 9-9-1-1. Vigilante, his 10th goal of the season with son and let my players concentrate of games in between. All four sessions must be fourth in the Midwest Division., assists from Ramsay and David Liffiton at on the season as well." It will certainly be hard to dupli- attended. ; The Battalion took control early, getting 3:56 making it 3-2. Vaclav Meidl scored The 53-year-old Gordon plans to cate some of the standards he set: Those interested must be first-period goals from Ryan Bowness and with 5:33 left to ice it for Plymouth; return to his roots for his retire- • Only one of 33 prep coaches in : years-old. Cost is Adam Henrich — which prompted Whaler Wisniewski and Dan Collins assisted. ment. He will relocate to Central the state to win 200 or more coach Mike Vellucci to replace starting The Whalers play Friday at London, then Lake, 30 miles south of Charlevoix, games. Class size is limited. goalie Jeff Weber, who allowed both goals host Erie on Saturday and Windsor on where he grew up. • 211-64 record (76 percent win- Register on-iine at while making just two saves, with Ryan Nie Sunday. - "We're going to be moving up ning percentage). www.msysareferee.net, or just 7:09 into the game. It was the second north, we're building a house and it • Twenty-three straight winning call (734) 454-7335 for more time in four games Weber's been pulled. should be done sometime in the information. Nie finished with 17 saves without allow- PLEASE SEE WHALERS, B4 spring," Gordon said. "It's been 32 , PLEASE SEE GORDON, B4 www.hometawnUife.com (PC) Observer & Eccentric | Sunday. November. 16,2003 LOCAL SPORTS Madonna falls to Bethel

Thursday's game at Ann Arbor rebounds. Carmen Dorris was in regional OT shootout Clark Sexton wasn't happy. best for the Gryphons with 15 The Canton Agape Christian BASKETBALL It came down to penalty Even after rallying from a points. girls basketball coach had kicks Wednesday and ' COLLEGE SOCCER 13-7 deficit after one quarter to watched his team play a dismal points in the second half and Madonna University came out pull to within two, 18-16, at the Ply. Christian 57, Baptist first half in its final regular- finished with a triple-double — on the short end, 1-0, against shooter. He sent his ball to the half, the Wildcats couldn't Park 14: One quarter was season game at Detroit Urban she also had 12 rebounds and host Bethel College (Ind.) in middle of the net and it was seem to get it together. They enough for Plymouth Christian Lutheran. 12 steals, and three assists, too, the semifinals of the NAIA save by the Bethel goalkeeper. were outscored 22-12 in the Academy to take complete Against a team that had just Tarah Armbrester con- Region 8 playofis. Bethel then converted its second half, losing to a command Friday against visit- three wins to its credit all sea- tributed 12 points, all coming It was a defensive battle attempt to advance to the Greenhills team that finished ing Taylor Baptist Park. son, the Wolverines were in the second half, and Emily through 90 minutes of regula- Region 8 finals, 5-4. with just three wins (against 17 The Eagles outscored the struggling and trailed 13-10 Tong scored nine. Jessica Ford tion and 30 additional minutes St. Francis (Ind.) won the losses) in the regular season. Wildcats 25-2 in those first after two quarters, and Brittany Hayes scored six of overtime as neither team other semifinal against Plymouth takes a 13-5 record eight minutes, with Amanda "I lit into 'em at halftime," points apiece for Urban was able to score. Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic into the Class B district tour- Saagman getting 11 of them said Sexton. "In the second half Lutheran. Madonna managed just six Conference playoff champion nament at Livonia Ladywood and Kelsie Tietjeh nine. By we started to show a little more Agape returns to Urban shots in regulation, two on Cornerstone, 3-0, to earn a .Monday, facing Pontiac Notre halftime, they had expanded poise and started to work the Lutheran this week for its goal. It was also a foul-plagued spot in the Region final Dame Prep at 6 p.m. their lead to 36-11. ball inside instead of just com- Class D state district tourna- game as the Crusaders were The loss was the second "It was our first game in two "We played some real tough ing down and taking quick ment. The Wolverines take on whistled for 14, including two straight for MU and drops the weeks and I think not having a defense," said PCA coach Kevin shots." Redford Bishop Borgess in the yellow cards. Crusaders to 17-3 on the sea- game, they just weren't in a Nast. "And we distributed the With A. J. Creps on the opening round at 7:30 p.m. In the shootout, T.J. Djokic son. game mode," said Plymouth ball well. That's why everyone receiving end of many of those Tuesday. A win would put (Livonia Stevenson), Zach The Pilots, the Mid-Central coach Richelle Reilly. "They scored." inside passes, it seemed a good Agape into the district semifi- Wilkes, Justin Fishaw (Canton) Collegiate Conference playoff missed layups, they missed free Saagman and Tietjen each decision. It was. Agape and Jamie Miller (Stevenson) champion, is 14-5-2 overall. throws ... we were 7-of-20 at finished with 14 points. outscored Urban Lutheran 32- Christian Academy at 7:30 all scored, but Bethel was able The Crusaders, who were the line. Shannon Murray added 10. 14 in the second half to gain a p.m. Thursday. The district to match each goal. ranked 13th, now await the "We need to pick up our Top scorer for Baptist Park 42-27 victory. final is at 7 p.m. Friday. Madonna's Worteh pairings for the NAIA National intensity if we want to survive was Holly Hodges with five Agape finishes its season at Sampson, the Wolverine- Tourney, which will be released in the districts." points. PCA finishes its regular 10-10. Urban Lutheran is 3-17- A.A. Greenhills 39, Hoosier Athletic Conference on Monday. Six at-large bids Plymouth 28: Mentally, Jeanine Moise led Plymouth season at 7-13. Baptist Park is Creps, a junior forward, 6-14. Player of the Year, was the fifth will be at stake. scored 13 of Her game-high 16 Plymouth was just never into with 18 points and 15 THE WEEK AHEAD Wednesday, Nov. 19 Q&S BASKETBALL Pontiac Notre Dame Prep vs. St Clair Shores South Ladywood vs. Northvilie DISTRICT TOURNAMENT PAIRINGS Lake district champion.) at Arctic Pond, 6 pm CLASS A 8t WAYNE MEMORIAL at DEARBORN DIVINE CHILD Stevenson vs. W.L. Central, 6 pjn. Monday, Nov. 17: (A) Wayne Memorial vs. (8) Monday, Nov. 17: (A) Dearborn Divine Child vs. Churchill vs. Redford CC, 8 p.m. Romulus, 5:30 p.m.; (C) Westland John Glenn vs. (D) (B) Detroit Renaissance, 7 p.m. at Livonia's Edgar Arena, 8 pjn. Livonia Franklin,? p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19: Livonia Clarenceville vs. Friday, Nov. 21 Wednesday, Nov. 19: Garden City vs. A-B winner. Detroit Chadsey, 5:30 p.m.: Dearborn Heights Robichaud vs. A-8 winner, 7 p.m. Franklin vs. South Lyon (Edgar), 6 p.m. 5:30 p.m.; Belleville vs. C-D winner, 7 p.m. (MefroHS.tnvitattonaiiJt Nov! Arena) Friday, Nov. 21: Championship final, 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. a Championship final. 7 p.m. StevensonsgJJbvl, 6 p.m. {Winner advances to the regional semifinals at {Winner advances to the regional semifinals at Northvilie vs. Farm. Unified. 830'p.m. Temperance Bedford vs. Wyandotte Roosevelt dis- Riverview vs. Grosse He district champion.) Saturday, No*J2 trict champion.) CLASS C .'t,: Metro fNovifte Arena, 5 S 730 pm. Outstanding Feat Award at LIVONIA STEVENSON at MONROE ST. MARY CC Monday, Nov. 17: (A) Monroe St Mary Catholic LEGE WOMEN'S SOCCER .Monday, Nov. 17: (A) Livonia Stevenson vs. (8) Thursday, Nov. 8) 11/7/03 — Canton High School vs. John Glenn Southfie!d,6p.m. Central vs. (B) Riverview Gabriel Richard, 7 p.m. . Tuesday, Nov. 18: (0 Romulus Summit (NJCAA Division 1 Tournament) Wednesday, Nov. 19: Detroit Redford vs. Academy vs. <0) Ecorse, 7 p.m. Schoolcraft vs. Hinds (MissJ Redford Union. 5:30 p.m • Redford Thurston vs. A-B at Paradise Valley {Ariz.), TBA. VITALS winner,? p.m. . Wednesday, Nov. 19: Detroit Community vs. A-B winner, 7 p.m. COLLEGE MEN'S BASKETBALL ; Senior — Haifback/Defensive Back Friday, Nov. 21: Championship final, 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2! (Winner advances to the regional semifinals at Thursday, Nov. 20: Lutheran High Westland vs. ' (Mt Union Raider Tip-Off Class® Eastpointe-East Detroit vs. Detroit Mumford dis- C-D winner, 7 pm " Scored three touchdowns In the 24 to 6 victory Madonna vs. Chowan (N.C.), 6 pirtC^ tricfchampion.) 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best of 19:18, 48th overall at the Division 1 her really helped." ML-OBSEIVil state meet. She has the fifth fastest time Bohrer also added a fourth at the muddy ALL-OBSERVER (19:31) at Cass Benton Park among Churchill Royal Oak Kimball regional with a clocking 'of FROM PAGE B1 runners. . . 20:21.2. "Kyien is a very dedicated and hard-work- In the Catholic League meet held at Stony 2003 ALL-OBSERVER Thurston, Livonia Franklin ing athlete who has a tremendous amount of Creek Metropark, Bohrer was runner-up to GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY and Ladywood. talent," Churchill coach Sue Tatigian said. Dearborn Divine Child's Katie Okonowski by FIRST TEAM . Introducing the 2003 all- "She really stepped it up a notch this year less than a second in 20:10.08. Heather Sirko, Jr., Liv. Stevenson and ran some outstanding races. She was an Observer girls cross country She was the Blazers' top runner in the Kristen Frey, Fr„ Liv, Stevenson exceptional leader and led her team to some Wayne County Championship at Wiilow Run in Kirstian Tyler, Sr!, Liv. Franklin ~ _ squad: solid performances. Kylen has proven that October and earned second-team honors Kylen Cieslak, Soph., Liv. Churchill she is a powerful force and I know that she against competition which included Division 1 Meghan Wafer, Sr., Red. Thurston " FIRST TEAM will continue to improve." schools. Laura Friedman, Jr., Salem Heather Sfrko Krlsten Kirstian Tyler Heather Sfrko, Jr., Liv. Stevenson: Meghan Wafer. Sr., Red. Thurston: In her Lisa Montgomery, Sr., Liv. Stevenson: Amber Cicala, Fr., Liv. Stevenson Stevenson's MVP and top runner alt season Liv. Stevenson Liv. Stevenson Liv. Franklin first year on the varsity, Wafer had a whale of Capturing third place in the Livonia Public Kathleen Bohrer, Soph., Liv. Ladywood' long, Sirko swept the board, taking first-place a career. She finished first in all three Mega Schools and lakes Division meets, the senior Lisa Montgomery, Sr., Liv. Stevenson , honors in the Lakes Division, the WLAA and Blue-Gold jamboree meets, second at the capped off her successful four-year varsity Nicole Schmidt, Jr., Liv. Churchill ; . regional meets. Division 2 regional and 27th in the state meet career by running a season-best time of 19:52 Sarah Kulczycki, Sr., Uv. Stevenson The junior posted a season-best time of with her season-best time of 19:05, earning at the Division 2 state finals (86th overall). Hannah Cavicchio, Fr., Salem 18:56 at the Center Line Invitational. her all-state honors. The senior also placed 13th at the region- Erica Hope, Fr., Liv. Churchill She also captured first-place invitational Her cross country season continued after al, clocking in a respectable 20:20. SECOND TEAM victories at South Lyon, West Bloomfield, New the state meet as she finished 10th in a state Montgomery is a four-time all-Observer Meghan Horgan, Fr., Liv. Franklin - ' Boston Huron, Catholic Central and Ypsilanti. qualifying meet in Kalamazoo to represent first team selection. Sarah Stobbe. Fr., Canton "Heather was the heart and sou! of this Team Michigan at the Mideast Cross Country "Lisa has been a varsity runner all four Gaby Gutierrez; Sr., Uv. Churchill . year's team and is one of the most-respected Championships in Ohio on Saturday. years and one of the best in the area al! four . Katherine Mackenzie, Fr.,luth. Westland, •. runners in the state," Stevenson coach Paul "I kept repeating at our team banquet, years," Holmberg said: "Her average times Lauren Kane, Jr., Salem Holmberg said. "No one deserves success 'What if, what if,"' Thurston Jeff Burger said for the past four years - 20:31, 20:15, 20:42 Kelly Gibbons, Sr., Liv. Stevenson more than Heather. She led the way to a win- of his team's MVP. "For this only being her and 20:30. Monica Przebienda, Jr., Salem ning season. It really helps your team score first year running cross country, she's done "in her career she established the eighth Amanda Kassem, Soph., Saiem : • >' when the number you put in your total is an excellent job. It's great to see what she's best Stevenson time at Cass Benton (19:44) Ena Mackenzie, Jr., Luth. Westland one, and that's what Heather gave us time done." - and the eighth best time ever (19:10 in 2000) Linda Montgomery, Sr., Liv. Stevenson., ., and again." Laura Friedman, Jr., Salem: In only her at the state meet at MIS." Nicole Renaud, Sr., Liv. Churchill Krlsten Frey, Fr., Liv. Stevenson: Frey Kylen Cieslak Meghan Wafer Laura Friedmar second year of running cross country, the Nicole Schmidt, Jr., Uv. Churchill: Despite COACH OF THE YEAR enjoyed a great year from the start, running Liv. Churchill Redford Thurston Salem junior caught on fast, being honored as team sustaining.a foot injury in the middle of the Marcus Colonna, Liv. Ladywood • '* a 19:47 at the Redford Catholic Central MVP by her teammates recording the third- season, Schmidt placed 12th at the regional, HONORABLE MENTION Invitational. fastest time in Salem history with a time of meet and was 90th at the Division 1 state Stevenson: Stephanie Pere, Natalie Jeter, But she broke her arm that afternoon in a 19:30 to go along with a 59th-place finish .in Kelly Gosselin, Melanie Anderle, Meaghan soccer match, which seemingly ended all the Division 1 state finals. Schmidt's best time was recorded at the Burke; Churchill: Amanda Thayer, Tiffany Pope, hopes of a promising season. Friedman took all-WLAA and all-regional Michigan State University Invitational, where Tiffany Pao, Anna Gatt, Amy Drinan, Jessica Forced to rest two weeks with a cast on honors, finishing seventh and 10th, respec- she placed eighth with a season-best 18:54. Debrinca.t: Salem:. Danielle Malone, Alyssa. her broken arm, Frey returned to run a 20:05, "Nicole was able to rebound and run some Mastic, Lauren Medley, Katy White, Lianne: good enough for seventh in the Lakes "Laura is a very driven athlete," Salem respectable times at the end of the season," Griffiths, Allison Janda, Marisa Carpinefli.. Division meet. coach Dave Geriach said. "She sets her goals Tatigian said. "I am very proud of her deter- Chelsea Baldwin,'AMie Vraniak; Canttm:;- The freshman then placed sixth in the high and is determined to obtain them. mination and perseverance. Being able to run Rebecca McCormack, Carrie Oleszkowicz, Lisas Clinton; Beth Conklin, Brittany;; WLAA meet and earned all-state honors at • "Laura is an athlete.you know you can as fast as she did in September at the MSU Ladywood: Winters; Kristine Ostrosky, the Division 1 state meet with a season-best depend on in the important races to compete meet is indicative of her bright future as a Franklin: Melisia ! Anderson, Jennifer Kirk, Courtney MacLein;* time of 18;21,14th place overall. hard and succeed. She is extremely competi- distance runner." Lutheran Westland: Nicole Barnaby, AshftyC "It is an understatement to say that she' tive and holds herself to a high standard of • Sarah Kulczycki, Sr, Liv. Stevenson: A con- Taylor-Voss, Ruth Pranschke; Westland John" nad an outstanding season, and the promise sistent contributor to the Spartans for three Glenn: Julia DeGroot, Julia Stulock; Wayne:* of a very outstanding career," Holmberg said. years running, the senior was all-division, Amber Cicala, Fr., Liv. Stevenson: Cicala Kristen Tedders; Plymouth; Sarah Sherwood,- Kirstian Tyler, Sr., Liv. Franklin: Tyler placing ninth to go along with a ninth at the started her first race running on the JV Nichole Mclaughlin, Jackie Beeler; enjoyed her most successful year, qualifying Thurston:-! squad at the West Bloomfield Invitational, but Natalie Wasio; Ashley * for the Division 1 state meet for the second Redford Union: Amber Cicala Kathleen Bohrer Lisa Montgomery after, finishing first with a time that would've Kulczycki placed 67th at the Division 1 Frederick, Maria Dadourian, Laura Matchulat, * year in a row after finishing third at the Liv. Stevenson Liv. Ladywood Liv. Stevenson put her in the top 15 in a varsity race, state meet, running the 13th best time in Melanie Reece, Stephanie Reamer; Garden*; changes were made and the freshman quick- Stevenson history (19:36). City: Jenny Davis, Jamie Davis. Tyler's best performance of the season ly rose to the ranks on varsity. "Sarah has improved each year and each came when it mattered most at the state "When Amber first started running with us year has played an increasingly more impor- finals,' placing 30th with a time of 18:56 to last summer, I knew she was going to be tant role on the team," Holmberg said. "In earn all-state honors. good," Holmberg said. "I just didn't know mid-season, when we were suffering with She also placed sixth in the Livonia Public she'd be that good. From that point on she some injuries, we called upon Sarah to step it Schools meet, and was the Western Division was one of the best around, running under up and fill in and she answered the call. From our program and has helped us take the next- champion. 20 minutes six times." the City Meet on, she gave us outstanding step of success as a team." ;• Erica Hope, Fr., Liv. Churchill: Hope placed; "Kirstian finished a very strong senior The freshman recorded the 11th best time performances capped off by a tremendous eighth in the regionals, only to wind up run-,; year, running her best races at the end of the in Spartan history (19:31), finishing 60th at effort in the state finals." ning'even better at the Division 1 state meet- -eason," Franklin coach Dave Bjorklund said. the Division 1 state finals. Hannah Cavicchio, Fr., Salem: Cavicchio, in with a personal best time of 19:56, finishing! She Is the first female all-state cross coun- her first year running cross country, put Cicala also garnered all-WLAA (seventh 79th. . • try runner'in Franklin history, as well as the place), all-Lakes Division and all-regional times ranking her among the best freshmen She was also an ail-division with a sixth-* first runner to break the 19-minute mark. She (sixth place) honors. in Salem's history, backing up the claim by has been a great leader and has helped turn Kathleen Bohrer, Soph., Liv. Ladywood: finishing 59th with a time of 19:30 at the place finish in the division meet, and placed; also placed 13th in the WLAA conference: the program in a positive direction." The tOth-grader developed into the Blazers' Division 1 state meet, the fourth fastest time meet. Tyler will continue her cross country top runner this season, when she finished in Salem's history. "Erica ranks as one of the most successful( career next season at Schoolcraft College. 77th overall in the Division 2 state meet with The freshman also placed 10th in the Nicole Schmidt Sarah Kulczycki Hannah Cavicchio freshgien I have had the pleasure of coailH Kylen Cieslak, Soph., Liv. Churchill: The a time of 19:47.25, WLAA conference championship and came in Liv. Churchill Liv. Stevenson Salem ing," Tatigian said. "She is an athlete wjio, team MVP and the Chargers' solid No. 1 run- "First of all, this is her first year running," 14th place at the regional. possesses a great amount of talent and atjiliv ner, Cieslak took home first-place honors by Ladywood coach Marcus Colonna said. "She "Hannah is a very hard worker who was ty. This was Erica's first experience runnfjig! winning the Wayne Country championship. was our number one runner in every meet. determined to make a positive contribution cross country and she raced like a true vet'erv She was also runner-up in the Livonia She played a huge role this year. She was the to the team in her first year," Geriach said. an. She wasn't afraid of her competition, and;, The Public Schools meet as well as in the WLAA first Ladywood runner to break 20 minutes "Hannah has all the tools to continue to be she capped off her season by running a fcer-I meet (19:19). since the early '80s. We had a strong return- an outstanding distance runner in the years Observer rific race at the state meet." The sophomore finished with a personal ing team, but to get someone new one like to come. She has been a perfect addition to All-Area Girls Cross Country team was chosen by a panel of area coaches. Erica Hope Marcus Coonna Liv. 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CC FROM PAGE B1 yards on the last play of the quarter, getting I stopped at the Canton 1. Eric Vojtkofsky scored on the first play of the second quarter and CC was up 14-0. ; Next drive: Facing a third-and-6 at their own 23, the Chiefs' Travis McKinney fumbled and CC's Blake Kavanaugh recovered. Canton's defense held, but Jason Gingell booted a 45-yard field goal to make it 17-0 with 3:15 left in the half. The Chiefs' one ray of hope surfaced in the next two drives, but they couldn't sustain it. A 78-yard swing pass to McKinney — it proved to be the only pass completion in the game — put Canton Franz Gatzke (right) is consoled by Eric Niemiec as time ! at the CC 3. Three plays later the Chiefs were still runs out for the Chiefs. Friday's loss to CC was the last in there. On fourth down, Julian Smith spun into the two seniors' prep football careers. Dryanl* the end zone and Canton was on the board with 1:10 left in the half. CC's final scoring drive of the game came : A Nick Barrett fumble on CC's ensuing drive their next try; it took seven plays to travel 73 was recovered by Chris Snider, giving the Chiefs yards. Forty-one of them came on a Drew Amble possession at the CC 33 with two timeouts and 24 run; the last 9 were by Barrett, making it 38-7 seconds left. Were the Chiefs' football fortunes 5:0*2 left in the third quarter. changing? Apparently not; a first-down run And on the other side gained a yard and, after that, Canton's fortunes On their first four possessions of the second turned sour for good. half, the Chiefs gained 10 yards without getting a "I wanted to try one pass and then go for the first down. Their only offensive life of the second field goal," said Baechler. But little's pass was half came on their last, meaningless drive, which NoBreakdown.Guarantee intercepted by Alex Wojcik, ruining any Canton started at their own 1 and ended at the CC 27 scoring hopes. when time expired. ; The Shamrocks'third-quarter performance • CC dominated offensively. Without even crushed any other comeback illusions held by the attempting a pass, the Shamrocks gained 332 Chiefs. Brooks started it by grabbing a bouncing yards on offense, led by Brooks with 93 rushing lap^5- ldckoff at his own 2, weaving through Canton yards on 11 attempts. tacklers and racing 98 yards for a touchdown. Ryan McKee was next with 61 (59 on one run) "That was really big," said Mach. "At halftime_ _ on three tries, with Vojtkofsky adding 48 on 11 CALL TODAY! [8001 BLUE-DOT the score was 17-7 and they had gained some carries and both Amble and Barrett adding 41 - momentum going into the second half. What we Canton had 147 yards rushing on 40 tries, led SERVICE" SAVINGS TRADE IN REWARD 60+YEARS OF TRUST drive and take (the momentum) back by McKinney with 68 yards in 15 attempts and • "Derek took care of that on one Chuck Schumacher with 49 on 11 tries. McKinney Taking possession at the Canton 43, the also had one reception for 78 yards, but that was $900 OFF Little's only completion in seven passes. FREE Shamrocks turned their good field position into points. Five plays netted a touchdown, the last 24 The Chiefs never really got going in this game. 1 coming on Darnell Tyson's run. CC, on the other hand, couldn't be stopped. SEME CALL mMerawiiifiift § p with REPAIRS -A $59 VALUE! sesi/g Present al time <>t' service. called for offsides. a a drive where a simple ELueDrf.&Caiuw£ t be combinctl with BlucDgt. .SSSl mMiuwa ; ifu |, ',i| other irfVers or specials. BAtfaiiwmiaaffKWMai otheroffer s or specials. PUIS Since the period can't end on little swing pass from Little to i Expires 12/! 5/03 0£J103 Expires 12/15/03 0EI1B3 »MHMnnn oyx Expires 12/15/03 OEU8J FROM PAGE B1 a defensive penalty, the Travis McKinney turned into a Shamrocks had a free play. monster 78-yard gain. sai£ Thomas, who didn't have a Brooks took advantage, burst But in the end, there were pass attempt for the first time through the line and rolled to too many big plays for CC — for this season. "We were coming the' Canton 1, where Darnell a change, at least in this playoff into a hostile place with a big Tyson scored on the next play. season. crowd. We came up with some "They did make the big "I thought the key was our big plays and it helped. On plays," said Canton coach Tim preparation and execution in offense, our line played great. I Baechler, who, to his credit, the first half," said CC coach Finally... a great rate would hand the ball off and just tried to set the tone early by Tom Mach, whose team returns stand back and see them open < trying to convert on fourth to the semifinals for the fourth these gaping holes." down. "We made a lot of mental straight season. "In the last two On the next drive, the Chiefs mistakes. And we didn't expect weeks, the other two teams you can count on. went for it on fourth-and-one to get manhandled like that." (Brighton and South Lyon) again, from their own 49, and The big plays didn't always took it to us in the first quarter. made it, but the drive stalled at go CC's way. Brooks had a 61- This week, we just asked the the CC 30. CC moved to its own yard touchdown called back on kids to play the first 24 minutes 45 at the end of the quarter, but a procedure penalty. 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articipating in sporting events is nearly impossi- • Pble for people with disabilities. Ever since my childhood I was not allowed to play competitive sports due to my heart condition. But playing sports can teach many important les- sons such as being a team member, being competitive and developing self-esteem. More importantly playing a sport is fim. Eunice Kennedy Shriver formed the Special Olympics in 1968. She believed that people with mental challenges could take part in and benefit from competitive sports. She believed they could learn team-building skills to help them succeed in life. The group mission is to provide year-round sport training and competitive activities to help develop The program gives much- bookbinder for the binding and a very wealthy patron to commission the wort needed respect to these individuals.

physical fitness and demonstrate courage. More impor- Monumental task tantly, students experience happiness and share skills and friendships with others. The goal of Special Museum librarian up Olympics is to encourage people with mental chal- Birmingham resident Linda Wells ; lenges to become participat- then that quite compares but she's still - uauy. Gustafson's tasks have only ing and productive individu- Jennifer Moldwin Gustafson com- mounted since being named head of the was researching food and drink images pares her first few years as head librari- digging out. for a new tour at the museum. In addi" als. The program gives much- When Gustafson first arrived in 1993, • DIAls Research Library and Archives in needed respect to these indian of the Detroit Institute of Arts 2002. tion to her volunteer work as a docent Research Library to an%rchaeological there were 12,000 books in the library guiding patrons through the galleries, viduals and brings public which badn't been cataloged. Three As of Nov. 1, her wprk load increased awareness of their capabili- dig. Standing in her third floor office, with the closing of the library and the former history teacher is a lecturer the 40-year-old Livonia resident picks thousand still remain but it's difficult to for the DIA Speakers Bureau. ties. All persons with mental say when she'll have time to process archives for Phase 2 of the DLA's con- , up and marvels at one of the more "You always have the opportunity to challenges are eligible to par- them in addition to the 400 magazine struction and expansion project. learn more about something you enjoy," ticipate starting at age 8. . unusual finds 4- a shrunken head found subscriptions from around the world, Gustafson and her staff will soon pack Special Olympics believes with the papers of a former curator. and five tubs of mail the library receives away more than 180,000 volumes a|ong said Wells. "I do my own research, in consistent training of their )n hasn't found anything since with the archives, which will be 1 choose my own slides so the library is athletes. Participants train returned to the original Paul Cret ! invaluable." eight weeks before each Building. The recently completed first It's Gustafson's job to see researchers event. At the competitions, phase included a 35,000-square-foot "have the materials needed. the athletes are placed in addition to the South wing and renova- | "We spend 20 percent of the budget, tion of the original 1927 building, divisions based on age, gen- on rare and out-of-print books," said ' der and abilities. Each person designed by Cret The library and archives closed Nov. 1, as well as many Gustafson. "We receive a lot of gifts. If is given an equal chance to they don't go on the shelves, they're play, win and have a mean- of the galleries in the North and South Vrli* V wings. Art is currently being reinstalled sold. If they're duplicate books, the ingfiil experience. The ath- in the original building's galleries. money goes to the new acquisitions letes play in events at local, budget from sales of art and art history regional and state levels, \ Gustafson, who is five months preg- books we hold twice a year." Every other year Michigan nant with her first child* will eventually On this particular day, Director sends selected individuals to- work at home part time, acquiring Graham Beal dropped by to donate sev-. international competitions to research to publish a history of the era! of the 4,000 books in his personal" compete in events.. library and archives. library. Today in Michigan,(12,400 "Moving is going to be quite a task. "Having the library and archives basi- adults and children with Pi** esMM 'Ss'Jl We're the eighth largest museum library cally means staff curators have access to mental challenges compete in in the U.S. At least 80 percent are rare material needed in doing research," said 20 different sporting events books and non-English," said Gustafson Beal. "Art history isn't static. Things are such as basketball, bowling, who speaks Italian, French, a little attributed and re-attributed." skiing, skating, golf, soccer, IS* ft i German and Japanese, and admits to Preserving documentation of that his- softball and volleyball. keeping statistics on everything. "We tory requires great attention to detail. Currently there are 18,000 tried to have a collection that's focused, Light and dust are the enemy here in people who volunteer their one based on the museum collection, all the library and archives that turn 100 areas, all times, for people doing art and time, energy and expertise to Thk 1AP1 hnnk is edaed with gold leaf and a Fore-edge painting by C.B. Currie. Bend the pages and art history research." make the organization a huge an early vtew of New YorK Cit^ appears on the ed,e of the book written by Diedrich Knickerbocker . PLEASE SEE MUSEUM, C3 success. They serve as coaches, sports officials, committee (pseudonym for Washington Irving). members and on-site volunteers at competitions. Many choose to volunteer seasonal- ly or year-round. In the past when I have volunteered with the Special Olympics, it has been a fulfilling experience. I volunteered at the sporting for all the wonderful things we "Holidays aren't always easy for events where it was my job to BY JOANNE MALISZEWSKI have," said Garden City resident people." cheer for the athletes and STAFF WRITER Kim Marquette, one of the organ- And so they will. The dinner is a give encouragement. izers. church-wide event. Everyone is Members of the Christ the Good donating something — even the Shepherd Lutheran Church want Years ago, the church offered Michigan Special Olympics Thanksgiving dinners. In those preschool students. They have to ensure no one is hungry or lone- been busying collecting non-per- is a nonprofit organization a days, the event was popular and relying on private donations ly on Thanksgiving D Y- grew annually. And then, for what- ishable food for the food baskets from businesses and individ- That's why members are already ever reason, it stopped. church members provide to those working on all that it takes to who cannot leave their homes or uals. There is no cost to par- This year, the first of what serve a real, honest-to-goodness who are in need. What the kids ticipate in the organization. Marquette hopes will become an have collected also be go to the This is a worthwhile cause to Thanksgiving dinner with all the annual event, people just started don't church food pantry to help fami- be involved with since their fixings. But you have to be a talking about the holiday. They lies beyond Thanksgiving Day. sole purpose is to improve member of the church on Cherry talked with the Rev. Alexander Students in the Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Hill Road in Canton to dme on "We will deliver meals for those Preschool have worked awfully hard to collect nonperlshable quality of life. For more - - , . . T . fhf> nmnf Whitfield, pastor, who doesn't information, visit their site at have extended family in the area. who are shut in," Marquette said. foods for the church food pantry, which will help families in need during the holidays. http://www.somi.org. "During this time, I wanted to ship, is open to all. provide a family for those who Carrie Tynan lives in Livonia and "It will give us a plfe for people don't have one," Whitfield said. PLEASE SEE CHURCH, C2 writes on disability issues. to come together and give thanks wwwJtometownlife.com K (PC) Observer S Eccentric | Sunday, November 16,2003 COMMUNITY LIFE

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1 As space permits, the Observer & 28, at Diamonds of Canton. Tickets Robertson-Jeno must be purchased in advance. For Jennifer Jeno and Ryan Eccentric Newspapers print, without more information, contact for the Robertson were married on Star Struck charge, announcements of class class of 1983 Mary Ann at (734) 729- June 28 at First United * (Nov.1T-Nov.20) reunions. Send the information to 6783, and for 1984 contact Renee at Methodist Church in Reunions, Observer & Eccentric By Dennis Fairchild (734)425-7826. Birmingham. Newspapers, 794 S. Main, Plymouth. Cooley High School The bride is the daughter of ML, 48170. Please include the date of Class of 1954 Mr, and Mrs. Donn Dickerson the reunion, one contact person, and A 50-year reunion is planned for of Birmingham. She is a gradu- a telephone number. Saturday, July 17,2004, at Livonia ate of the University of Marriott (not Courtyard) located at Six Michigan and is a social worker 21-April 20) REUNIONS , Mile Road and I-275. A reception will with Community Services of be at 6:30 p.m. with dinner at 7:30 p.m. Oakland. is too high when it comes to peace of mind. Don't be afraid Plymouth-Canton-Salem An informal gathering will be held on The groom is the son of Mr. in something that stands to improve the life of someone Class of 1993: Friday, July 16, in a hospitality suite at and Mrs. Thomas Robertson of - and, thereby, you. There are some things that cannot be A 10-year high school reunion is being the Marriott. A bus tour of Cooley High Canton. He is a graduate of but some that can. Seek out and seduce the difference. held Friday, Nov. 28,2003, at Burton School is also in the planning stages. Eastern Michigan University Manor in Livonia. Please e-mail can- Call Daneen (Stark) Gallo at (734) 462- and is a financial planner with 21-May 21) [email protected]. 2786, The Dickerson Group, Inc. the end of a period of confusion or disappointment, but Avondale High School Dearborn Lowrey A reception was held at the need to know which direction you intend to follow since no Class of 1978 Class of 1954 Birmingham Community be able to guess. Speak up for what you want. Bless your A 25-year reunion Is planned for Nov. Now organizing. Call Fay (Bolton) House, after which the couple • The newlyweds are making enemies and make new friends. 28 at Petruzello's of Rochester, Tickets Reeves at (248) 349-2094. took a honeymoon trip to St ' their home in Royal Oak. > are $55 in advance which includes din- Lucia. 22-June 21) ner and premium open bar, Contact Al change of direction demands Imagination and courage, and Miller at {248) 299*8992 for reserva- Eastern High School in a planetary position to prove that you have both, tions. Class of 1953 anyone dissuade you from what you know is right, Twins. It's Bentley High School The 50th Eastern High School Reunion ; CAMPUS NEWS and the choice must be yours as well. Class of 1983 Committee would appreciate your k 20-year reunion is being held on help in locating classmates for this event. Being held Saturday, Nov, 15, at Adrian College me 22-July 23) . Friday, Nov. 28,2003, at the Novi Zucarro Hall, in Chesterfield Township. ; Adrian College presented the music department's annual id of allowing planetary aspects to undermine your confidence Sheraton Hotel. Log on to: livoniabent- Classes of 1952 and 1954 are also invit- Showcase Concert Nov. 15 at the Dawson Auditorium in Adrian. jake you wonder if you misbehaved abominably, personally or Iey83.com for all the information. Among those performing was local student, Megan McClenaghan jssionally recently, go even further put on a limb at this time, Cabrinl High School ed. For information, contact Lena who is a member of the Adrian College Choir. She is a sophomore »wl" don't groan and crawl out from under your shell. Class of 1973 Brigolin-Mairona at (586) 777-9248. planning a major in mathematics. She is a 2002 graduate of A 30-year reunion is being held on Plymouth Canton High School and is the daughter of David and 24-Aug23) Saturday, Nov. 29, with a dinner/dance F&mingtoi! High School Cynthia McClenaghan. are in the ideal position to demonstrate your feelings to partners at Arnaldo's in Riverview from 6 p.m. Class of 1993 A 10-year reunion is being planned for Western Michigan University oved ones. Don't let art ongoing grudge or doubt dominate your until midnight The' reunion committee 6:30 p,m. Nov. 29 at Laurel Manor in • Local student, Robbie Beeehuk of Plymouth is a member of this week, or let a fight escalate into a feud. Move forward, Lion - is looking for Class of 1973 classmates. Livonia. Organizers are looking for WMlFs Sky Broncos flight team and helped win a national cham- nspire others to be independent thinkers too! Please call Cathy Scimeca Cargo at pionship birth at next April's national championship in (313) 388-0163 or e-mail her at cabri- missing classmates. Please send an e- Tennessee. This is a 14-member precision flight team. Robbie is VIRGO 24-Sept 23) [email protected]. mail to [email protected] or call (630) a 2001 graduate of Detroit Catholic Central High School in seem to be having a problem in getting someone Influential to Class of 1984 932-1175. Redford and the son of Lorraine and Daniel Beeehuk of your way of thinking. Since the only thing wrong is your timing If you're Interested In working on the Plymouth. He is a junior majoring in integrated supply matrix you would do better to think rather than act until Thanksgiving 20-year reunion, please contact Farmington Harrison High School management Robbie took fourth in aircraft recognition. *. A subtle approach reaps dividends at the moment. Debbie (Scott) Paulus at (734) 737- Class of 1993 A 10-year reunion Is planned for 7 p.m. University of Michigan 9743 or Laurie (Marra) Makavewicz at Saturday, Nov. 29, at Vladimir's in . I Andrea Rose Alberty of Canton accepted membership in The (Sept 24-0ct 23) (734)981-7263. National Society of Collegiate Scholars and will be honored dur- " final showdown over a family, domestic, or property matter is Cherry Hill High School Farmington Hills. Call Wendy (Leland) ing a campus ceremony this fall at the University of Michigan, now. Therefore, there is really no point burying your head Classes of 1983 & 1984. Green at (203) 238-3830 or e-mail har- the NSCS is a highly selective, national, non-profit honors organ- sand or evading the issue. What others want or expect of you is A combined 20-year reunion is being rison93reunionfhotmail.com or ization which recognizes first and second year undergraduate stu- totally unrealistic. You know it, they know it. held from 7 p,m. to 1 a.m. Friday, Nov. [email protected]. dents who excel academically. (Oct 24-Nov 22) . Evilwith the best willpower, you cannot coax, convince or convert ... Fe who choose to dwell on the past or on failures and disappoint- LIBRARY PICKS foments. Therefore, on no account allow others' negative attitudes or CHUH' lies will send meals over to the bad behavior to prevent you from enjoying yourself. Canton Police Department for FROM PAGE a men and women who are in outh District library staff provides the (Nov 23-Dec 21) Because holidays can be so jail, Marquette said. Who is actually doing the Observer with their list of "Best Sellers" based on the number o f re torn about which way to turn and, although you would prefer lonely and in some cases upset- cooking may not have been requests for titles by library patrons. The books are available by o take risks now, you know something must be done to secure ting, church members thought decided yet. Whitfield, for ohe, placing a request with the library, (734) 453-0750. ur long-term financial position. The worst decision is indecision, so that bringing as many people together as possible would be a said he is not likely to partici- Fiction choose a path and don't waste time on regrets. n win-win for all. pate on that end. "I have taken ' 1. "The Five People You Meet In Heaven," Mitch Albom ' some gourmet cooking classes," I 2. "The Da Vinci Code," Dan Brown (Dec 22-Jan 21) a, Some members are going through divorce, others have he Said. "But I'm not sure that's •-3. "Blow Fly," Patricia Cornweil may bfe a. number of upsets or upheavals jumping up around lost their jobs. "We will be able what people want It's a whole 4. "Shepards Abiding," Jon Karon now, but don't be alarmed, because you won't be affected - too 1 In fact, if you stay calm, the stars say that it works in your to have a meal of fellowship," lot of fat and lots of flavor. But "Bleachers, "JohnGrlsham . N Wbitfield said. "The church is a lots of fats." {joltfictlon . ^ ^ " great place to have family For more information, call j%"Dude, Where's My Country?" Michael Moore (Jan 22-Feb 19) time." the Christ the Good Shepherd & "Lies (and the Lying Liars Who Teil Them)," Al Franken hy make life difficult for yourself when there is so much to be Tb further brighten the holi- Lutheran Church at (734) 981- "Who's Looking Out For You," Bill O'Reilly oyed? Even financial pressures have their place, as events sur- day, some of 100 church femi- 0286. fif. "Blow Fly," Patricia Cornweil , ging Thanksgiving will demonstrate. Improvements may be nec- < 5. "Reflections," Barbara Bush ;sary, but this is not your time to make them. Parent's Choice New Children's Picture Books 11. "Otto Goes To Bed," Todd Parr 20-March 20) Noon concerts resume in new ; 2. "Oliie," Olivier Dunrea ver your grievances about the way you've been undervalued or • 3. "Jimmy's Boa and the Bungee Jump Slam Dunk," Trinka Noble for granted at work, on no account call attention to yourself by venue at Schoolcraft College { 4. "Buster," Denise Fleming ing a tantrum or being overly emotional. There's more going on • 5. "Music Is...," Lloyd Moss than meets the eye. Patience brings profits for Pisces. The free monthly noon con- State University, studied with Dennis Falrcfilld is a Birmingham astrologer-author of several books on certs offered by Schoolcraft Soma Jelinkova at the divination. For information about individual consults, phone 248-646-3555 College begins a new season Montreal Conservatory, and ore-mail [email protected] with a new Steinway piano in a performed with the McGill YOUR CHANCE TO WIN new venue. Pianist Michele Conservatory String and Cooker and violinist Andrea Symphony orchestras, the JF GREAT SEATS! Singers wanted for chorus T^ec will play "work* s by Perreault String Orchestra, and Bartok, Brahms, von Gluck and the Montreal Conservatory The Renaissance Chorus is Chorus and River's Edge Tchaikovsky in the Symphony Orchestra, where Presentation Room of the new looking for men to sing with Chorus. The Renaissance she served as concertmaster. VisTiTech Center. the group at the WJR Annual Chorus is the chorus of the She has performed in Carnegie Christmas Sing 7:30-8:30 p.m. Wayne Chapter of the The concert is noon Hall and recorded for Radio Tuesday, Dec. 9, at Greenfield Barbershop Harmony Society Wednesday, Nov. 19, at Canada. Village. founded in the City of Wayne Schoolcraft College, 18600 Cooker has partnered may The sing will be hosted by ii>1944. Haggerty Road, between Six distinguished musicians and WJR's Paid W. Smith. Guest and Seven Mileroads, west of performed at concert series A Concert for performers include the Wayne For more information, 1-275. Attendees should park and festivals throughout North ;>i / Renaissance Barbershop (734) 981-6342 in the college's North Lot for America and Mexico. She has easy access to the new build- appeared on PBS, recorded ing. Featured on the program numerous programs and Sun.. Dec. 7 - 7 PM are Bartok's First Rhapsody, broadcast live for WFMT radio Brahms' Sonata No. linG in Chicago. She collaborates VI L .I AC .1. 1'I.AYI'RS Major, Op. 78, von Gluck's with University of Michigan Melodic, and Tchaikovsky's faculty and members of the Waltz-Scherzo, Op. 34. Detroit Symphony Orchestra Celebrate the American experience Tyniec, currently a student of in chamber music concerts. with a classic tale of Broadway! Charles Avsharian at Michigan

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Wayne Count prosecutor will be hon- and Madonna University's Social "Over the years I've seen a lot of still a long road ahead to preventing Judith Ban-takes no credit for her- ored during a the fifth annual Spirit Work Advisory Committee. Barr also progress in support from community," domestic violence and sexual assault. self in accepting one of five Spirit Awards reception 2 p.m. Wednesday, does training for Michigan State said Barr. "Twenty five years ago the That's why community support is so ''• Awards from the Wayne County Nov. 19, at the Ford Community & police department and Wayne County work was done in isolation. Now vital. Whether it's by volunteering or; Council Against Violence. She sees Performing Arts Center, 15801 Sheriff's department recruits. police and medical personnel are providing financial assistance, every- herself as representing all of the good Michigan Avenue, Dearborn. For "I was humbled to receive the . • , trained. There are programs in the one can help. work done by First Step, the nonprof- more information, call (313) 224- award because there are a lot of peo- schools. I see huge changes in educa- "First Step just celebrated 25 years it agency dedicated to helping abused 5742. ple who do a lot of good things," said tion. But work still needs to be done in 2003 and we're still celebrating," women, their children, and survivors As associate director of First Step, Barr. "I feel it's more for First Step - in holding individuals accountable. said Barr. "We have a new cookbook;" • of sexual assault, the Western Wayne County Project on than for me. First Step represents the Serious jail time will teach people it's available, "Sharing Our Best," with ; not okay to hurt people you love. recipes from staff, volunteers, court' ' Barr, First Step associate director, Domestic and Sexual Assault, Ban- survivors of domestic and sexual vio- ! along with Nancy Degroote, corpo- supervises staff, coordinates pro- lence. I'm a conduit that does these "I'm heartened by the progress and personnel, judges, and police officers. rate director of community health at grams including ones for children, things with the survivors in mind." the recognition of people working in We're getting ready for Adopt a St. John Hospital & Health Center; represents First Step by working with Barr began volunteering at First this area. The award says that. It's a Family. More than 60 families usually ; Dolores Gonzalez-Ramirez, program agencies, such as the Arab American Step in 1989 as a student intern from community response to it and that adopt families for Christmas. And ' ' manger for LaVida, the Southwest Domestic Violence Coalition and Madonna University where she was feels good. It's an honor for all my co- we're collecting used cell phones. Wt~ ' workers. No one here is not deserving mail them in and we're reimbursed ! Detroit Partnership to Prevent LaVida, to address issues of domestic working on a bachelor's degree. After l Intimate Partner Violence Against violence; helps coordinate a yearly joining the staff, she worked with bat- of a Spirit Award. Every day they help for them. -' terers, of whom 90 percent were me do my job." Latino Women; Brenda Miliken, for- fund-raiser for shelter children in 1 mer director of YWCA Interim Wayne County, and serves on a family court ordered, presenting individual In spite of all the help from staff For more information or to help First Step, call House, and Thomas Wenzel, assistant violence committee for elderly abuse, and group education seminars. and volunteers at First Step, they're (734)416-1111.

invention of the printing press. to the archives dating from Gustafson's respect for reli- 1876 to the present. Everything FROM PAGE O gious objects goes back to from exhibition installation childhood. Gustafson grew up photos from the 1800s to next year. All of the boxes used the daughter of William the papers of curators are for storage are composed of, Moldwin, founding pastor of stored here along with blue acid free paper. A hygrother- Holy Cross Evangelical prints from the original build- mograph records the museum's Lutheran Church in Livonia. ing. In another room, auction temperature and humidity Decades later she serves on the catalogs help researchers with daily. church's council. Her husband, appraisal work. In the Reading Room, John, sings in the choir. "It's a rich history," said Gustafson gently picks up the Next to The Book of Hours Gustafson. "We're in a strange Book of Hours, aprayer book on the table is one of 24 vol- time. We don't throw anything containing psalms and devo- umes of Napoleon's awau Here's an invitation from tions, from the 15th century. Description of Egypt, 1812, an obscure painter's show. It's Hie book was made before the which took decades to publish. important for local and Napoleon hired historians and Michigan artists because it's engravers to document every- the only thing to document thing from topography to~the their existence." mummification process for . ^ Gustafson never dreamed cats. Each color was pulled while studying for a bachelor's from a separate plate. degree at Center for Creative "When the printing press Studies or a master's degree in came along it changed every- art and art history at Wayne thing," said Gustafson, picking State University that she'd end up a leaf from the Gutenberg up working among stacks of As head of the DiA Research Library Bible. "These were Martin musty old books and papers. It and Archives, it's Jennifer Moldwin Nov. 26 through Dec, 2i: Luther's scriptures created was at WSU she became inter- Gustafson's job to keep track of the with wood block prints in ested m the concept of storage more 180,000 art and art history C ! ^ C IT On Sale Howl and retrieval while cataloging books. 1598. Later, metal plates were The Fox Theatre used. Wood block didn't last over 100,000 slides on ancient timrx. Egypt. long because the woodwould CHARGE BY PHONE AT The information age is "In 1994, no one could help (248)433-1515 "Scholars study these. In the changing museum methods when Phil Power came down Srtstsssts m st as f#s Titans , though. What used to be a card margins are a lot of commen- to the museum and generously JaatJal catalog room is now the Web agreed to host the Web site, DIA Director Graham Beal dropped by tary in Latin, German. Often - I Flea's the Research Library to donate some times it can be very valuable. room. Gustafson gives a lot of which he's done since the UfRfthlbMfaA "s£3S of his art and art history books. The This is a scholarly collection. If the credit to Phil Power, chair- inception. People can go to the library welcomes book donations. you're a high school student man of HomeTown Web site (www.dia.org) for Duplicates are sold atisaletwice a doing a paper on Picasso, I Communications, the corpora- information on exhibits,or. tion which owns the Observer year. Proceeds go to the new acquisi- direct them across the street to scholarly information and his- H & Eccentric Newspapers. tions budget. the Detroit Public Library." tory." The same restrictions apply

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Enjoys sports and back and likes to have fun, sexy woman, 30-70, who would Loving, affectionate, SWM, 39, HAVE EVERYTHING... ible, seeks attractive SW, soul theatre, movies or staying at Ad£501033 relationship with SWM. 37- Jalks, outgoing, hon- Ad£5051Q1 like to meet a younger man. 5'8*, 140 lbs. dark golden brown- ...but you. Me: SWM. 44, •siate, youthful 30-50. (or dating, home. Would like to meet a easy- 55, souul! mate. Ad#:539134 est. acarin g SHM. between 21-28. Ad#:5605Q2 going. good friend, SWM, 45-55, A FRESH START MARRIAGE-MINDED ish hair, crystal biue eyes. Enjoy sossibly more. Ad#:54lQ08 Ad#;509755 biking, volleyball, frisbee, or relax- for nice times. Ad£562687 SWF Mom, 34, kids, looking for FORMER MODEL Professional, SWF, 50, long blonde EASY TO TALK TO! . biking, hunting, fishing ing in the sun. Seeking N/S SF, 21- new friend, family-man, SWM, 27- SWF, 49, 5'r, 125 FULL OF LIFE hair, full-figured, 5" tall, who Single whits male, 45. 6'2*, 209 fce. You-compatlble SWF, WHY NOT? 45, with an intuitive personality, 35-48. Calls answered. • WIDOW 40, variety of Interests. Not Into bar social drinker. Lows SWF, 5T. 41, blonde hair/blue enjoys gardening, movies, socializ- lbs., muscular, athletic, brown Divorced, slim white mate, 59, good sense of humor and who is hair, blue eyes, clean cut. degree, Ad#:533300 I'm 5', 105 lbs,, 50, romantic, scene, enjoys dining out and fami- eyes, proportionally fit. Loves life! ing, the outdoors, cooking and ST, enjoys outdoors, gardening, secure SF, seeking a nice-looking ly events. Ad#;552369 Seeking an easygoing, attractive, more. Seeking a compassionate, Into sports, Ad#;566013 never married, no dependents, out- Enjoys hiking, travel, the beach and HAVE A SWEET LIFE .vorking in the house, ihe waler mate, 5'7* to 6', slim to medium creative SWM, 38-49. who ilkes to I SWM, 43-52. Ad#:482898 going personality, enjoys roller more. Seeking a SWM, 49 or older SHARE MY WORLD jnd much, much more. 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CLUBS To submit an item for the Plymouth-Canton Tuesday of each month Oct. through June at Wednesdays at 7 a.m. at Denny's Restaurant Canton/Westland area to meet the third community calendar, maii it to 794 S. Main, same time and place. Call (734) 973-7892 for WWCGS located at 1-275 and Ann Arbor Road. The group Tuesday of each month. MOMS Club offers Plymouth, Ml 48170; e-mail it to information. Meeting on Monday, Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the is' looking for new members. Call (734) 459- weekly activities, playgroups, community serv- [email protected] or fax it to (734) Foster Care Livonia Civic Park Senior Center Building. For 5696 for further information. ice opportunities and more. Fore more infor- 459-4224. Lutheran Social Services of Michigan is a fos- information, call Pat at (734) 425-3079. West Suburban Stamp Club mation, contact Wendi at (734) 394-2542. ter care agency in the community that places German/American Club of Plymouth Meetings are 8 p.m. the first and third Fridays Plymouth Canton Jaycees ABOUND TOWN children in loving foster homes. The agency is Meets on the third Thursday of the month at at the Plymouth Historical Museum, 155 S. Main Looking for people 21-39 interested in making in need of loving and stable homes committed the Knights of Columbus Hall, located at 39100 in Plymouth. friends, helping with good causes and having a Blood Drive to parenting children ages 10 to 17 years old. Schoolcraft Road, good time. The Jaycees meet at 7:30 p,m. St. John's Episcopal Church on Sheldon Road in Call (734) 971-5776. American Legion The Plymouth Business and Professional every second Wednesday of the month at the Plymouth hosts a blood drive from 2-8 Crafters Wanted Beasiey-Zalesny Post 112 meets at the I.O.O.F. Women's Club meets the third Monday of each Plymouth Township Clerk's office. Call (734) p.m.Nov. 17. For more information or to make Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Dearborn Heights Hall on the third Monday of each month at 7:30 month at 6:30 p.m. at the Atlantis Restaurant 453-8407 or show up at the group's monthly an appointment, please call Carolyn Uebau at is looking for crafters for the 15th Annual Arts p.m. All veterans that served during any of the on Ann Arbor Road. Guests are welcome. For meeting. , (734)455-5395. and Crafts Show. The show is being held wars are eligible. Contact (734) 459-7324 for more information and dinner reservations, Community Democrats '; Financial Speaker Saturday, Nov. 22. For information, call (734) further information. contact Mary Brooks at (734) 420-0320. The Community Democratic Club meets at 7 ; •• Come to Our Lady of Good Counsel Career 522-9653 or (248) 474-2297. Woman's Farm and Garden Club-Plymouth SEPAC p.m, on the third Wednesday of every month at• Networking Group at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, to Learn to Skate Meets every second Monday of each month Open to all residents of the Plymouth .Canton UAW Local 845 Hall. Business meeting begins ; hear financial adviser Steve Braun speaking on Arctic Edge Ice Arena in Canton is-offering a from September to June, excluding January. community as well as school staff and admin- at 7:30 p.m. The club serves Canton, Northvilie, j "Handling Finances During a Job Transition." fall Learn to Skate program for various levels Persons interested in joining, contact club istrators, SEPAC (Special Education Parent Plymouth and the Livonia 11th District For fur- * Admission is free. For information or direc- of instruction. Call (734) 487-7777 for more president, Judy Krieman at (734) 459-1027. Advisory Committee) meets 7-9 p.m. every sec- ther information, call Becky Tavarozzi at (734) ' tions, call Ed Walton at (734) 634-2245. information. Plymouth-Canton Civltan Club ond Monday of the month at Discovery Middle 398-5845. > j Marquis Theatre Senior Golf Special Looking for energetic new members to partici- School in Canton. For additional information, Kiwanis Breakfast Ciub - ; The "Wonderful Wizard of Oz" will be per- Fox Hills Golf and Banquet Center is offering a pate in community service projects. This club contact Rich Ham-Kucharski, (734) 844-1714. The Plymouth-Canton Kiwanis Breakfast Club " , formed at the newly renovated Marquis Senior Special of 18 holes of golf any weekday, meets the first Thursday of each month at 7 MOPS-Plymouth meets 7 a.m. every Tuesday at the Plymouth T ! Theatre in downtown Northvilie, Nov. 8-Jan. 18, Monday through Friday, before noon. The cost p.m. at the Plymouth Salvation Army Building The MOPS group is now enrolling for fall. Cultural Center, 525 Farmer, Plymouth. Guests ; For ticket information or group rates, call (248) is $25 with cart Offer good through Nov. 30, on Main Street. The third Thursday is a dinner Relaxing fun time for moms while the kids are welcome. Call Charr Briggs at (888) 209- -- '• 349-8110. Entertainment books meeting with a speaker. Call (734) 981-7259 for ages 0-5 enjoy program of games, stories, 6424. Holiday Home Tour Plymouth Community Chorus is selling the further info. singing and play. Meets first and third Fridays BNI Plymouth Symphony Holiday Home Tour 2003 2004 Entertainment Books to help fund their LBN of the month from 9-11 a.m. at Lake Pointe The Canton II Chapter of Business Network being held from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. musical scholarships and charitable activities. Local Business Network is a business network- Bible Chapel, 42150 Schoolcraft Plymouth. Call International (BNI) meets 7-8:30 a.m. every 23,2003. Tickets $18/pre-sale; S20/day of tour. They can be ordered by calling (734) 459-6829. ing organization dedicated to helping you (734)420-0515. . Wednesday at Denny's, 7725 N. Wayne Road, Art & Crafts Fair , Inline Roller Hockey Leagues grow your business. The Plymouth chapter Colonial Kiwanis of Plymouth Westland. The Laurel Park Chapter meets 7- The Ladies Guild of St. Anthony's Catholic Skatin Station II in Canton is accepting regis- meets on the first and third Wednesday of The Kiwanis Club of Colonial Plymouth meets 8:30 a.m. at Archie's Family Restaurant on Church is sponsoring their 17th-annual fair tration. One game a week. Call (734) 459-6401. each month from 7:30- 8:30 a.m. at Old Village at noon Thursdays at Ernesto's, 41661 Plymouth Plymouth Road, east of Merriman, Livdnia. The from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov, 22, at the Preschool Registration Law located at 771N, Mill in Plymouth. Please Road, Plymouth. Guests are welcome. For infor- Plymouth I Chapter meets every Thursday at Father Folta Building located behind the The Plymouth Salvation Army is opening regis- call Eric Morris at (313) 278-5070 or Scott mation call Ernie Hughes, membership chair- the Plymouth Cultural Center, 525 Farmer, church. Call (734) 697-8822 after 5 p.m, for tration for its preschool programs for fall Montgomery at (734) 462-2277 for further man, (734) 414-0400. * Plymouth. The Livonia Chapter meets 7-8:30 further info. 2003. The 3-year-old program is on Tuesday information, MOPS-Westland a.m. at Senate Coney Island on Plymouth at UAilftsu nUiSUdy uicciicry and Thursday and the 4-year-old program runs Plymouth Optimists The group is looking for moms who are inter- Stark, Livonia. Call (810) 323-3800. The Plymouth High School Pompon Squad is Monday, Wednesday and Friday. For more infor- Entertainment 2004 Books on sale with all pro- ested in meeting with other mothers for Mothers of Multiples having a fund-raiser of fresh cut holiday mation, call Peggy at (734) 459-1358 or (734) ceeds to help children throughout southeast encouragement, teaching, support and friend- The Plymouth-Canton Mothers of Multiples greenery for your homes, businesses, 453-5464, Ext. 25. Michigan. Price is $30 and is home delivered. ship. Meetings are the first and third Fridays of Club meets 7 p.m. the third Monday of each gravesites, gifts, etc. To place an order please Fish Fry Call Bill at (734) 453-8253. each month from September through May. month Call Ann Davis at (248) 449-9337, or e- call (734) 455-4318, Fox Hills Golf & Banquet Center is again hosting Kiwanis Evening Club Child care provided for ages birth to 5 years. mail to [email protected]. Basic Skating an "All You Can Eat" Friday night fish fry or Meetings are held at Atlantis Restaurant 39500 Call (734) 728-2600 for more information. The City of Plymouth Recreation Department pasta dinner at the Fox Classic Clubhouse from E. Ann Arbor Road in Plymouth, at 6:30 p.m, La Leche League Human Rights Group offers classes through Dec. 20, every level. 5-9 p.m. The cost is $8.75 per person. each Tuesday. Visitors are always welcome. For Breastfeeding information and support group The Human Rights Group meets at 7 p.m. the Each class is 25 minutes with additional 25 Storytime more information, contact Charline Miller at meets on the second Wednesday of each first Sunday of the month at the Plymouth minutes of practice time at the Plymouth Peggy Price Heiney presents a special story (734)455-4782. month at 10 a.m. For more information and Coffee Studio, 600 W. Ann Arbor Trail, Cultural Center Ice Arena. Call (734) 455-6620, time for children ages 5-7. Stories, creative Mothers & More meeting locations, contact Michelle at (734) Plymouth. Call Pauiette at (734) 416-9288 or dramatics and book selection round out this . The Wayne County chapter of Mothers & More 397-0197. Charlene at (734) 963-0649. Ext 304, for further information. : monthly session at the Plymouth Library, meets twice a month in Plymouth. Call (866) Canton Rotary Club Crafters Wanted s Annual craft show at Hawthorne Valley in Registration Is required. Call (734) 453-0750 841-9140, Ext. 4329, or visit Web site mother- The Rotary meets at noon on Mondays at the Plymouth Newcomers Westland is looking for crafters for the Holiday for further information. [email protected]. Roman Forum in Canton on Ford Road. All Plymouth Newcomers is a social organization show being held Sunday, Nov. 30. For informa- Plymouth Symphony Exchange Club of Canton guests are invited to join in for lunch for more dedicated to helping people meet others tion, call Suzanne at (734) 844-3128. Plymouth Symphony League is launching the Meetings are held the second and fourth information on the community and interna- through its monthly meetings and variety of • Learn to Skate 2004 Greater Detroit Area Entertainment Book Monday at Palermo's Restaurant in Canton. tional service projects. For more information, interest groups such as book discussions, chil- Roller skating or Rollerblading classes for Sale. The cost is $30. Place your order at the P/C Vietnam Vets of America e-mail Mary Beardsley at dren's playgroups, adult social outings, euchre, November now forming for ages 4-12 at Plymouth Symphony Office or call Mary Chapter No. 528 meets every second Monday [email protected], and a baby-sitting co-op. Call Colleen Abb at Skateland West Registration for winter Inline Thomas at (734)453-3016. of the month at the Plymouth VFW Post No. (734)455-1647. Hockey is Dec. 7. Recreation Registration 6695 on Mill Street, just north of Ann Arbor Astronomy Discussion Teens Using Drugs The City of Plymouth is now taking registration Road at 7:30 p.m.. If you were a U.S. service- Plymouth Library offers a free monthly Family VOLUNTEERS A free, two-night series on identifying and for its classes for all ages. Classes include man or woman and served between 1964 and Astronomy Discussion Group from 7-8 p.m. for helping teens harmfully involved with alcohol gymnastics, dance, core body exercise, tots 1975, you can join the Vietnam Vets, Visit Web both individuals and families with children 6 Volunteer Training and other drugs. Part 1 "What to Know" is pre- jump-a-rama, tae kwon do, personal develop- site years and older. Door prizes, slides, video and. First Step, the Western Wayne County Project - sented 7:30-9 p.m. the first Tuesday of each ment, aerobics, clogging, senior trips and pro- www.geocities.com/tedenright/PlymouthCanto handouts: Call Mike Best at (734) 459-2378. on Domestic and Sexual Violence, is looking for month from October through June at St grams and much more. Call (734) 455-6620 for nVVA528.html, MOMS Ciub volunteers. Call (734) 416-111, Ext 202, for more Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center. Part more information. BNI Plymouth H A local chapter of the MOMS Ciub welcomes information on volunteer opportunities. 2 "What To Do" is presented the second The Plymouth Chapter II BNI Group meets interested at-home mothers in the

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Women: Be Fit and Fabulous offers a Beaumont Hospital shows that weight; day on most (six out of seven) committed and daily hustle) is Sharing & Caring variety of exercises - aerobics for car- as one gets heavier, moderate Once one days each week. with a pedometer. This is a Ali are welcome at a series of lec- . diovascular health, strength training i exercise isn't enough to lose achieves a That can mean walking the small device like a wristwatch . tures presented by Sharing & Caring formuscle tone, easy yoga for flexibil- ; weight. Conversely, thin peo- normal body Dr. Peter dog at a brisk pace or jogging that goes on your belt and tal- in the first floor conference room at ity and relaxation. Four week series i pie stay that way with exercise weight, bal- or using an aerobic training lies every step you take. If you Beaumont Cancer Center, 3577 W. 13 begins Nov. 25. All sessions begin at and day-to-day activities such ancing calo- machine (elliptical, treadmill, are taking a total of 10,000 Mile at Woodward, Royal Oak. 9:30 a.m. at the Botsford Center for > as walking and working ries taken in etc.). Added to that, strength steps per day, then you are on Sharing S Caring offers educational Health Improvement, 39750 Grand around the house. As a result, with calories expended is key training with light weights the right track to facilitating programs for breast cancer sur- River, between Haggerty and ; lean people in general stay in maintaining that desired helps remodel the body and weight loss and maintaining a vivors, their family and friends. Meadowbrook, Novi. For information, i lean, and somewhat fat people body weight. make internal metabolic fac- healthy body weight. Upcoming topics include Tamoxifen call (248) 477-6100.. • get fatter over time. It is clear that without regu- tors (including insulin) work Dec. 4. The series runs weekly Volunteers wanted This can ensnare an obese lar committed exercise, any better. Dr. Peter McCullough is chief of through Dec. 18. To have a schedule SandCastles, a grief support program m in a vicious cycle as he progress made with weight loss The amount of daily 'hustle" Beaumont Hospital's Division of mailed to your home, cail (248) 551- for children, teens and their families >mes heavier and less able through dieting will be quickly matters as well. Running after Nutrition and Preventive Medicine and 8585. Prior to meeting, call (248) offered through the Hospices of Henry • to exercise and burn calories to erased as those pounds are small children, working a Medical Director of the Beaumont 551-8588 for schedule change infor- Ford Health System, seeks volunteers j the point where he is "stuck." regained when the diet is physically demanding job (e.g., Weight Control Center. mation. for its sites in Southfield, Rochester, ! At this point, all research indi- stopped. on an assembly line), taking New fathers class Clinton Township, Detroit, St. Clair Teaches basic care and safety tech- Shores, and downriver. niques for baby's first year of life SandCastles provides a supportive £ 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, at environment for children and teens, Beaumont Rehabilitation and Health ages 3-18, and their families who have the mobile Lithotripsy Center, second floor mezzanine, class- experienced the death of a loved one. machine used to dissolve kid- I FROM PAGE C6 rooms C and D, 746 Purdy at Frank, The free meetings are held bi-weekly, » ney stones. The hospital began Birmingham. Cost is $25. Call (800) and families are encouraged to partic- < using the non-invasive proce- 633-7377 to register or for informa- ipate for as long as they need support I one of the specialties at St. dure 11/2 years ago. tion. for their grief. ; Mary's along with cardiology, "We've come a long way Michigan Dyslexia support group To register for training or for more - ; imaging and diagnostics, since the original machines in Meet 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, at information, call (313) 874-6881. -.wound care, pain manage- the late 1980s where you sub- Michigan Dyslexia Institute, 30230 Fitness classes ' ment, and orthopedics. Justin merge a patient in a large Orchard Lake Road, suite 130, Botsford Center for Health i Olivetti, youth minister at Mt. bathtub with water," said Farmington Hiils. Presenter is Ann L. Improvement in Novi is offering exer- ; Hope Congregational Church, Rodriguez who now only per- Beatty, Fellow/Academy of Orton- cise programs to people with chronic ; discovered the latest advances forms surgery for stones that Gillingham Practitioners and diseases and disorders such as osteo- ; in spine surgery. Randy Liepa, obstruct. "Today the water is Educators and director of the Detroit porosis, Parkinson's disease, multiple ! Livonia Public Schools super- insider pillow placed at the Metro Center of Michigan Dyslexia sclerosis or other chronic illness. intendent, spent time in the patient's back. The pillow Institute. If you have a child who Ongoing classes include Bones in Cath Lab'with cardiologist Dr. allows shock waves to be pro- understands the concept of multipli- Motion, a program of monitored exer- SyamZampani. duced. cation but has great difficulty memo- cise and nutrition counseling to pro- tThe people are ambassadors "The older version you Bharat Bhatt, M.D., performed hand surgery assisted by nurse Jean Cosgrove. rizing many of the multiplication mote bone health for people with for us. The best way to know is couldn't always trust it because facts, this presentation may help. osteoporosis, and Kinetics, a low- through personal experience," you didn't have the technology Instead of relying on rote memoriza- ' intensity program to increase flexibili- said Sproul. "Ninety new physi- of fluoroscopy and ultrasound kidney stone becomes louder. tourniquet placed on the arm tion, this approach uses stories to ty and strength for those with muscu- cians have joined our staff since screens.to see the stones. "As technology progressed, reduces bleeding as Bhatt help students recall the 3's, 4's, 6's, loskeletal or endurance limitations. 2000. As you bring in new Eventually the patient will pass we were able to cut down the acquaints Observer & 7's, and 8's fact families (the most dif- Exerci&s are performed while in physicians you bring in new sand which is then analyzed to amount of shocks needed from Eccentric health reporter ficult fact families for dyslexic stu- standing, sitting or lying positions. For technology so we're invested in know what kind of medicine to 3,000 to around 2,500," said Linda Chomin with dents to master). Please bring 25 more information, cail (248) 473-5600. that. Last year we added an give him to prevent future Rodriguez. "Today's machine is Dupuytren's disease. index cards and some fine-tipped col- Red Cross safety courses infusion center for chemother- Stones." j more powerful. It used to be "You can leave on the ored markers. Presentation is for Continue with CPR/Standard first aid aphy patients." ~ j Rodriguez slowly increases patients were in the hospital a tourniquet for up 1 teachers, parents, professionals, and. with AED (automated external defibril- Dr. Hector Rodriguez was the po^er and the sound of the week. Now we do it as an out- before damage is caused by those who wish to learn more. For lation) and Infant/child CPR at the enthusiastic.about showing off shock waves breaking up the tissues not getting enough information and reservations, call Livonia Service Center, 36650 Five oxygen," said Bhatt who's (248)737-0044. Mile. Among the offerings are CPR OUTPATIENT BASIS performing hand surgery since Free foot screening review, CPR for the professional res- 1984. Earlier that morning Canton Foot Specialists conduct a free cuer (and review), First aid/CPR/AED Most of the hand surgery he'd performed carpal tunnel foot screening for individuals age 50 instructor, and nurse assistant train- performed by Dr. Bharat Bhatt surgery "Once released I'll and older 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, ing. Costs vary. For more information, is on an outpatient basis as cauterize blood vessels so it Nov. 20, at 43050 Ford Road, Suite 150, call (734) 542-0442 or visit www.sem- well in one of eight new oper- doesn't bleed." Canton, The screening includes a pre- redcross.org. ating rooms added in 1997. Bhatt uses nylon sutures to Bhatt is in the process of close then removes his magni- removing a cord which is pre- fying glass. The day has come Doctor Nagler's venting the patient from to an end at least for the straightening his finger, AT observers. 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Older women become wise receive e-mail from aU over the are very protective. , women through the lens of world every day. This book "Zelda Kaplan (85) is such a Joyce Tfenneson's camera. seems to have touched people." , colorful figure. She was living Whether celebrities like The appeal is due in part to in Florida when her husband Lauren Bacall, 77, or everyday Tenneson's decision to choose passed away. She'd always women, their energy and wis- nearly 300 women, each wanted to live in New York so mST' dom shines in the portraiture extraordinary, from different she packed up and moved. She of the New York City photogra- ethnicities and backgrounds. travels the world and designs pher - as does her admiration She captured Julie Harris, 76, clothing. She's been able to for them. at her last performance of "The help women from third world After spending 21/2 years Belle of Amherst," the critically countries who are weavers. She - . photographing the women acclaimed show she has per- was so much fun. In the photo ;«ver 65 for the book "Wise formed around the world. she wears a ring that she calls a ^Women," Tenneson is looking Tenneson asked Kristato fertility ring." •forward to her later years. pose for her after meeting her Tenneson is delighted that rTenneson plans to share the at a wedding. Krista, 70, want- book buyers have enjoyed ^reasons why and stories of the ed people to see how a mastec- these "Wise Women" as much Z* women when she speaks at the tomy "doesn't look so bad," All as she has, catapulting the Livonia Town Hall Series of the women are beautiful in book into its eighth printing >10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. their own way. since being released in April, >19, at St. Maryfe Cultural The two Episcopal nuns, age 2002. The phenomena tops off >• Center, 18100 Merriman Road, 80, she met while waiting for a a prestigious career. A recent Livonia. A lunch with peace lecture at Riverside poll by American Photo Tenneson follows at noon. Church in New York after Magazine voted Tenneson . Lecture tickets are $25, $12 9/11. among the 10 most influential for lunch. Call (734) 420- "I've been in photography 25 women photographers in the 0383. years and the female psyche history of photography. • "I came away with a positive has been a central interest of Tenneson's work has appeared Renowned photographer Joyce Tenneson talks about her work as part of the Livonia Town Hall Series. feeling about growing older," mine," said Tenneson who was in more than 150 exhibitions said Tenneson, 57- "It made me inspired by her mother and worldwide, and graced the cov- ers of Time, Life, Newsweek, treasure in our older citizens," Brokaw, Bill Cosby, James Earl said Tenneson. "Most of the lose my fear. Ninety percent eight sisters, "a first generation women talked about the joys of Irish achievers" "I'm going Esquire, and The New York said Tenneson. "In past cul- Jones, and other men age 60 said they'd never been happier, and older. Tenneson will show and sorrows, tell me a child even those who had setbacks, a to show slides of the women Times Magazine. She is the tures women were really author of eight books, includ- revered. The archetype for slides to the Livonia audience had died, intimate kinds of "spouse who passed away. No and talk about all the anec- things. There was more of a dotes around the sessions. It' ing "Wise Women," published *Wise Women' goes back to the that few have seen. • Jone said they wanted to go "The experience was differ- spiritual connection. With * *back. They said they were freer took me six months to get by Bullfinch/Little, Brown. Greeks and Romans." "It says something about our No less inspiring will be a ' ent from 'Wise Women,' Men men it was more of a playful 1 * than they'd ever been, happier, Coretta Scott King. I'll talk connection." about how difficult it is to get country, that we're interested book due out May 15 - are, in general, less willingto ^making new friends. It was talk about their inner journey," 'really a positive project. I celebrities because managers in exploring this amazing "Amazing Men," including Tom ONLINE BILL BAY Zelda Kaplan, 85, is featured in Joyce Tenneson's 'Wise Women' book. SO FAST. SO FREE. Tenneson speaks about the project, which included photographing nearly 300 women from Maine to , California, in a lecture at SO CO St. Mary's Cultural Center in Livonia.

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