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A strong push has begun to make Westland a coveted stop along a commuter rail line that regional officials plan to establish between Detroit and Ann Arbor, a project that could create tens of thousands of jobs and billions of dol­ • Students remain out of lars in new development. school since Monday as a A formal decision is expected within weeks that will result of a strike by Wayne- reveal whether Westland, Wayne or Inkster would become Westland teachers. a stop along the Michigan Avenue rail corridor, along with • The two sides were sched­ the designated cities of Detroit, Dearborn, Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor. uled to meet for negotiations City officials and state legislators representing with state mediator Wanda Westland have touted a rapid transit stop on Michigan Harris at 4 p.m. Wednesday Avenue near Henry Ruff as the best alternative, partly •• and again Thursday. because of its proximity to Wayne County satellite offices • The dispute is aiso and the Merriman Road corridor that leads to Detroit headed for the courtroom. On Metro Airport. Thursday, the Wayne-Westland "It's the best place," state Rep. Richard LeBlanc, D- Westland, said Monday night during a Westland City school district will ask a Council meeting. Wayne County Circuit Court LeBlanc and state Sen. Glenn Anderson, D-Westland, judge to issue an injunction, have pressed for the local railway stop, and Mayor William forcing the district's striking Wild and the seven-member Westland City Council gave teachers back to work, and sweeping approval Monday to a joint resolution support­ the Michigan Labor Relations ing the Michigan-Henry Ruff proposal. Board also scheduled a special "I think we should be happy, proud and glad that we're session for Wednesday about being considered," Councilman Michael Kehrer said. The city resolution will be sent to state and federal legis­ the Wayne-Westland situation. lators, Gov. Jennifer Granholm's office and the Southeast m The Michigan Education Michigan Council of Governments, or SEMCOG, which Association nas won me first is spearheading the rail project with the Michigan of several unfair labor practice Department of Transportation and Amtrak. charges it filed against the s'*-*" A Using a mix of federal, state, local and private-sector district. According to MEA gen­ dollars, the commuter train service is pegged as a three- PHOTOS BY TOM HAWLEY j STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER eral counsel Art Przybylowicz, to five-yeartria l project along existing rail lines, although Supporters of striking teachers hold up signs, urging negotiating, during the meeting. an exact start-up date isn't known. During the trial an administrative iaw judge period, studies would measure ridership and costs for a ruled that the district failed long-term plan. to properly respond to union Supporters have said the Detroit-to-Ann Arbor rail requests for information. The Wayne-Westland service would bring long-overdue rapid transit to an area judge issued the decision in board to get school board that sorely lacks mass transportation. Some others have favor of the union after the President Martha suggested the service would need additional routes to be Pitsenbarger tells district failed to respond to agreement teachers the board's an order to show cause. The negotiating team is district plans to appeal. BY SUE MASON 'ready and willing The teachers' contract expired OBSERVER STAFF to complete these Aug. 25. Members had been negotiations.' working under at month- The Wayne-Westland Board of Sitting beside her iong contract extension that Education put its striking teach­ is Superintendent Greg Baracy. expired Sept. 30. The union ers on notice Tuesday evening that it is prepared to take action refused the district's request against them if they don't return begin notifying teachers partici­ laws of the state of Michigan to for a second extension to their classrooms. pating in the "illegal strike" of the be violated," said board President and instead went on strike The school board voted 6-0 procedures that would be used for Martha Pitsenbarger. "The Monday­ with Treasurer Steve Becher discipline. absent to allow school officials to "The board will not permit the Please see STRIKE, B3

BYDARRELLCLEM lems appear to have spilled into pride while creating an open about issues like home security, OBSERVER STAFF WRITER Westland Woods and spurred forum to address community crime reporting skills and local more calls for help to local issues." crime patterns. City officials On the same night a Westland police. Wild indicated that groups have urged the groups to have man sought help for problems In response, Wild pledged to may be formed by any subdivi­ start-up meetings in homes, like "drugs, gangs, knives and have Police Chief James Ridener sion, apartment building, condo­ yards, recreation centers, parks, violence" in his once-quiet neigh­ and Building Director Roger minium complex or business dis­ schools, churches or businesses. borhood, Mayor William Wild Shifflett address the situa­ trict, with the goal of watching Anyone interested in orga­ announced a new crime-fighting tion, and he urged residents to for problems and reporting them nizing a Community Watch Community Watch Program. become involved in a new crime- to police. Program group should call Robert Fowlkes, a resident of prevention program. Westland Police Officer Archambeau at (734) 467-3547 Westland Woods'subdivision on "At its core, the Community David Archambeau, who has or send him an e-mail at dar- TDM'HAWtEY STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Cherry Hill between Newburgh Watch Program is about neigh­ been named Community Watch chambeau @wlpd.net. and Wayne, said crime has bors looking out for one another Program liaison, has said watch Community Watch Program increased amid an economic while serving as the extra eyes groups are not designed to serve packets also are available at the downturn that has ushered in and ears of the Westland Police as vigilantes. Wild has indicated Westland Police Department and Cassie Johnson has reason to smiie after being elected to more foreclosed homes, aban­ Department," Wild said in a pre­ that Archambeau should be in the mayor's office at City Hall. 2008 Homecoming queen at Wayne Memorial High School. doned cars and blight conditions. pared statement. "But it's deeper invited to start-up meetings for Both buildings are on Ford Road Johnson was crowned during last week's Homecoming game. Fowlkes, speaking Monday than that ~ it's also about main­ the groups. between Newburgh and Wayne. For more photos, see Page A3 or go online to the Westland night during a Westland City taining clean, safe neighbor­ Archambeau plans to train home page at www.hometownitfe.com. Council meeting, said prob­ hoods and building community the groups and help them learn • dclemlitiometownlife.com 1 (734) 953-2110

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BY DARRELl CLEM fire had gone to stay with Heating fires also can pose OBSERVER STAFF WRITER family members or in other a risk, especially when resi­ apartments in the complex, dents aren't careful to keep BY DARRELL CLEM been entered for Harrell A fire that started inside a clothing, curtains and other OBSERVER STAFF WRITER OHM WEB and Byrd as they await potentially flammable materi­ trial, but Harrell told 18th Westland apartment kitchen •The fire occurred during For today's version of Around Monday morning served as a National Fire Prevention als away from portable heat­ Two men accused of break­ District Magistrate Donald grim reminder of the potential Week, which coincidentally ers, Pennington said. ing into and vandalizing a Westland, visit otr online edition Vandersloot during a Sept. 19 dangers of home cooking. this year has a theme of pre­ She also cautioned against Westland charter school will at nometowniife.com and dick arraignment that "I'd just like The fire inside Hines Park venting home fires. electrical fires, which often face trial in Wayne County on the Westland home page. to apologize." Apartments, near Warren and "Cooking is the lead­ can be avoided if residents Circuit Court. Harrell is jailed with a Merriman, started as a resi­ ing cause of home fires," take precautions not to over­ Zackery Taylor Harrell, $50,000 cash bond, but dent had been cooking around, Pennington said, especially load circuits inside the home. 17, and Anthony Ivan Byrd, Hill, are charged with break­ Vandersloot set Byrd's at 9 a.m., Westland Fire Capt. when food is left unattended. Finally, Pennington also 22, were ordered to stand ing into the school and caus­ $100,000 because he is Colleen Pennington said. The "With a little extra caution, cautioned residents to make trial after they waived ing malicious destruction of charged as a repeat offender blaze left one residence with preventing home fires is with­ sure their smoke detectors are their preliminary hearing property. with a 2007 conviction for heavy fire damage and several in everybody's power." working properly. She said last Thursday in front of The pair is accused of going home invasion. others with smoke damage, While cooking starts more it's important to remember Westland 18th District Judge into the school and damag­ If convicted, Harrell could she said. home fires, smoking causes to change the batteries when C. Charles Bokos. ing books, desks, computer face penalties ranging up to Despite a couple reports more fire-related deaths in adjusting clocks forward or Harrell and Byrd, arrested monitors, chairs, audio-visual 10 years in prison. Byrd, as of smoke inhalation, no one homes, Pennington said. backward in the spring and on the night of Sept. 18 after equipment and water foun­ a repeat offender, could face had to be taken to a hospital, "We just want people to fall. a passer-by called police tains. Westland police Sgt. 15 years behind bars, if he's Pennington said. guard their smoking materials about suspicious activity at David Dinsmore said the found guilty. Residents displaced by the properly," she said. [email protected] I (734) 953-2110 the Academy of Westland on damage topped $35,000. Henry Ruff south of Cherry A not-guilty plea has [email protected] j (734) 953-2110 m-~- WHERE HOMETOWN STORIES UNFOLD

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W1 ** * told the board and teachers before adjourning the meet­ "that the stakes are too high," ing. Their decision was loudly that no one can win or lose in booed by the audience. the conflict. After the meeting, Trustee "I know both sides are able William Gabriel said the trust­ board's team has negotiated in and qualified to go back to ees were prepared to speak but good faith. The board remains the table and not leave until opted to keep silent. committed to resolving this they bring the children back to "We would have loved to complex issue in a fair and school," he said. have made a statement, but equitable manner. The board Parent T.J. Thomas told under the circumstances, we will be at the bargaining table both sides that they need to would not have been heard," he and will remain at the table." "grow up and do what they're said. "I wanted the meeting to The school board expressed supposed to do." be an exchange with residents. a lack of confidence in the "The only people who get It turned into a big rally for the union to represent the interest hurt in this mess, and this is of its members or "act in the a mess, is these kids" he said. ' Gabriel said that he has best interest of the students, "They've got to get back in looked into complaints about the parents, the district and its school." class sizes and so far, has members." Parent Jennifer Finley blast­ found that at the elementary The decision came at a spe­ ed the district for its handling level only 19 of 200 classrooms cial meeting, held at Wayne of the cancellation of classes have more than 30 students Memorial High School's Monday morning, saying that — nine have 31, seven have 32 Stockmeyer Auditorium* it was "very irresponsible." . and four are actually over 32. More than 1,000 parents, "It really was unnecessary, "That doesn't sound like a students, striking teachers, you should have given us a crisis," he said, adding that their supporters and Michigan heads up the night before," she teachers agreed to increase the Education Association officials said. "It doesn't give me a lot of overflow number from two to packed the auditorium for the confidence in the decisions of four in their last contract. meeting that at times was loud this administration." Under the old agreement, and raucous and resembled the MEA President Iris Salters kindergarten class sizes were rally teachers had held outside also spoke to the board, telling capped at 27 students plus TOM HAWLEY J STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER earlier in the evening. the trustees that they "seem to four, grades one-three at 28 It was the first meeting have lost their way." students plus four and grades the board has held since the "If you come to the table, four-five at 32 students plus district agreed to move its know that the Wayne- four. At the high school level, Wayne Memorial High School junior Roshelle Woods gets into the school spirit during the Homecoming pep rally. meetings to a larger venue to Westland Education the negotiated class size is 34 settle a lawsuit filed by the Association will come," she students plus four. Wayne-Westland Education said. "Do you think they want "We're in theWllpark in to-be out there? We teach class size when it comes to Emotions ran high m the because we love what they do. other districts," he added. auditorium as parents and ' I ask you to get a grip, to stand "Livonia has 26.2 students, students expressed support tall and come to the table. Allen Park 24.9 students and for the teachers and urged the These teachers are ready to Plymouth-Canton 25 slur board to sit down and negoti­ step up and do that." dents." ate. The school board allowed Wayne Mayor Al Hadius one hour for public comments [email protected] | (734) 9.53-2112

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Reservations are required. in Canton every Thursday through Railroadiana e-mail SenatorAnderson@senate. before'Oct. 10. 6:30-8 p.m. either Thursday, Oct. Call (734) 756-6904 or go online to Sunday. The Canton Charity Casino ; Ss. Simon and Jude Church's Ushers mi.gov or toil free by phone at (866) Halloween haunting 16, or Monday, Oct. 20. The class www.TLCHoIisticWellness.com. offers nightly tournaments as we.il as Club will sponsor a Toys and Train 262-7306, Come, if you dare, to "A Victorian will introduce some fundamentals • Dr. William H.Karl,a certified continuous cash games and a venue . Show noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, Bug hunt Haunting Experience" at Wyandotte's and offer a variety of helpful tips Brimhail wellness doctor and a nutri­ for players of al! skill levels. 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/•-^ / • It's October and where should children be? In school learning. But in the Wayne-Westland Community >- Schools, students are at home or wherever else their par­ ents have put them because the teachers have gone on strike. Strike is an ugly word and ugly is a good description of what is going on in the Wayne-Westland Community Schools. For weeks it has been nothing short of a war over three issues — health care, wages and classroom sizes. Neither side is willing to blink, and as a result, stu­ dents who should be in the classroom learning are enjoy­ y ing a mini-vacation. J~> We will not venture into the war of words, the back and forth that has been going on in the weeks leading up to this strike. We will only say that we are disappointed in what has happened. The people who are carrying picket signs, saying they deserve respect, showed absolutely no respect for the parents and the students in this school district by leaving them hanging Monday morning. The teachers have said they had no choice but to strike. We disagree. The negotiating table is a better place to work through differences, a place where reasonable pro­ posals merit reasonable counterproposals. Yes, class sizes are large. And, yes, health care is expen­ sive, whether it's MESSA or HAP or any other plan out r^^ W*~-p* *'**trtrK*. there. But those are contractual issues better resolved £*c*?iau4x- through give-and-take of bargaining than walking a picket line. The state of the economy is troublesome at best. People are losing their jobs, losing their homes and leaving the state to find work. The economy is in tatters and for LETTERS many people, the prospect of unemployment is very real No good can come of this conflict. financial audit committee, and as on only one issue: abortion. If they a representative to the Southeast believe in the Ten Commandments, We urge both sides in this conflict to remember who This is for voters in the Westland Michigan Council of Governments they know that abortion falls under they are here to serve — the students — and work togeth­ area who have been interested in (SEMCOG). Gebhardt was elected the Fifth Commandment. And as far er to end this strike immediately. Everyone — teachers, securing political signs for the demo­ by her SEMCOG colleagues to the as we know, the Fifth Commandment, parents, students and the district -- loses and will con­ cratic candidates, including Barack Executive Assembly, where she votes Thou shall not kill, has not been tinue to lose as long as this goes on. Obama. Several have called our home on regional issues. , changed to Thou shall not have an . and I apologize if I have not gotten We'll be in good hands with abortion. So why do so many people back with you. Gebhardt; I urge my fellow voters to take only one part of one command­ A campaign office is now open in support her Nov. 4 for Wayne County ment and vote only on that one issue? Canton that has Obama lawn signs Commission. What about the rest of the Fifth and other political information for Commandment, or what about the other democratic candidates running Livonia remaining nine commandments? in the Wayne/Westland/Plymouth/ Please take another look at the candi­ Canton area. dates and see where they stand. The location is 42011 Ford, east of Yes, Sen. Obama is pro-choice, but Lilley and west of Haggerty. This is In not for abortion. He is indeed pro- Over the years, we have enjoyed - a strip mall near the Chuck E. Cheese- life. He is against this war; he is for ously — the responsibility we have to be y restaurant. Call for more informa­ The article written recently by Don the middle class. He is Christian, ears in the communities we cover as your tion: (734) 981-2208. The public is Kolvista was much needed to explain though this should not be a deciding welcome to stop by and volunteers are to the public how very important our factor, nevertheless, he is Christian. But there's another role we play on your behalf, always appreciated! farmlands are to not only Michigan He is for education in a big way; he another thing we can be for you — particularly as the Also, if you live in the 11th residents but others in more states has a health care plan that most of world moves farther along the information highway. Congressional District, there are than ours. Our precious land belong­ us, in the middle class, will welcome. Your voice. monthly meetings taking place ing to our farmers should be protect­ These are but a few of his strengths. With the established opinion pages inside our print the first Thursday of every month ed. We need them! If anything that We believe that we will be much editions, and our interactive, user-friendly Web site at UAW Local 900 on Michigan might help them, it would be a lower better off with Sen. Obama and Sen. (www.hometownlife.com), readers have an unprec­ Avenue in Wayne, across from the tax rate. Biden in office than with their oppo­ edented opportunity to take part in the coverage of Ford plant west of Newburgh. These Hopefully, the Department of sition that offers only four more years their own community. meetings often have several local Agriculture gives our farmers much of Bush. Is that what you really want? Our "Letters to the Editor" section continues to be a elected officials in attendance and encouragement. Our people take Behind all the hype, if you choose leading means of expression for our readers. The sec­ guest speakers to answer questions much for granted. Our farmers make Qbama's opponent, we will get four tion was particularly popular during the recent politi­ from the public. Visit the Web site, our lands more beautiful. How pleas­ more years of these last awful eight www.llthdistrictdems.org ant it is to drive through parts of the cal primary, as it always is during an election season. Please get involved and consider northern sections of Michigan and The section served as a springboard for ideas, a canvas Please think about this very care- donating your time to increase voter parts further down towards the Ohio- on which to paint a portrait of a candidate and a venue turnout and improve the lives of your Michigan border. See these fields of We have to be careful not to let for public discourse about the issues facing our com­ family and community. green, gold and rust — what beauty! racism influence our vote. Racism, munity, and those we wanted to face those issues. Lastly, we ask that you consider Praying for a rich harvest this year prejudice, have reared their ugly But the letters serve a valuable purpose in non-elec­ only purchasing, union-made, politi­ and in the future, heads again. We can't afford another tion times, as well. A range of topics — from taxes to cal items. If you cannot secure any four years of the same; To you who budgets and zoning to public safety — are debated in materials printed in Michigan, two Westland are still saying that you don't know these pages twice a week, At 400 words apiece, that's a Web sites that produce union goods enough about Obama, then try as lot of discussion. include: www.demstore.com and time permits to spend more time with But increasingly, readers are finding it more conve­ www.democraticstuff.com. TV channels like PBS, MSNBC and nient and more interactive to get into discussions via CNN. Many people are locked into • our Web page (www.hometownlife.com). There are president media that promote only one side of several ways to do it, and all of them are easy. Westland Democratic Club Soon absentee ballots will be the issue. You can b.ecome an Observer blogger (all you have received by voters. So, we wanted to No, we are not telling anyone how to do is register, and the Web site walks you through highlight some thoughts on the com­ to vote. We are asking you to recon­ the easy-as-pie instructions). There are community ing election. sider your vote, if you are leaning forums, where you can either start a discussion about The age-old question, "Are you bet­ toward Obama's opponent, and ask anything you wish, or join an existing discussion. Or ter off now than you were four years yourself: Am I better off now than I you can leave a comment about an individual story I attended the League of Women ago?," still holds. If you are, you are was four years ago? posted to the site. Voters' Candidates Forum last one of the chosen few. Thursday night at Livonia City Hall This is what we see: the middle Westland Upset with your elected officials? Let usknow. Want and was most impressed with Wayne class is disappearing; pensions are to thank a police officer or a firefighter? Drop us a County Commission candidate Joan lost; health care is broken (if you're line. Prefer the Internet to old-fashioned paper and Gebhardt. It's plain to see she has the lucky you have it); homes are fore­ pencil? Feel free. experience, intelligence, integrity and closed (numbers near the Depression For years, we've been your watchdog, keeping our mindset we need in a commissioner years); the economy??? (you can eyes on your community for you. Now we've found for the 12th District. answer that); oil companies continue We welcome your Setters to the editor. Please' more ways than ever to provide you with a voice of Gebhardt demonstrated that she to make record profits as all of us pay your own. include your name, address and phone number has a good understanding of the too much at the pump; cost of food? for verification. We ask that your Setters be 400- Whichever way you choose to do it, all you have to do (you can answer that, too); the war problems confronting us, as well as words or iess. We may edit for clarity, space now is make sure your voice is heard. the knowledge and ability to solve in the "wrong country" is still wag­ and content. them. We would be well-served with ing; our returning brave vets continue Gebhardt at the commission table, to have problems; our vets are being given her track record in public ser­ re-deployed too many times; suicide vice, education, volunteering and rates in the military have gone up; Letters to the editor Westiand Observer WESTLAND politics; not to mention her skill in post-traumatic stress syndrome needs dealing with people from all walks of a lot more recognition and resolution; 36251 Schoolcraft life. college education is going back only Livonia, Ml 48150 Gebhardt's qualifications are ster­ to the rich; salaries of hard workers ling. She already represents part of are frozen as CEOs continue to steal fay? the district as an elected Schoolcraft from their workers. So are you better (734)459-4224 Sue Mason Susan Rosiek Peter Neill College trustee, responsible for a off? 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closed movie theater, empty buildings, etc. In lem from the start. No one made clear from where near" the building, is enough to oppose some cases, the mayor and/orthe council may the start that the meeting was open to every­ that. After all, this home, although built very The following is a response to the letter have erred. In some cases, the business left one concerned. I attended the meeting, as did deep and behind the other buildings on Gray of Robert Welch Jr. published in the Sept. 4 because of other reasons. The Nankin Mills proj­ a number of people from Gray and Ravine Street is incentive enough to oppose the plan. Observer: ect however, is not in this category. The residents streets. The "invitations" were not clear, and And, after all the building of this home was Mr. Welch quotes Jack Nicholson in the of the contiguous streets were ignored about the were easily misunderstood. Mr. Shaw's attor­ approved by this same city council. Two prop­ movie^i Few GoodMen, "You want the truth, ramifications of this project. Residents pointed ney said that the meeting was for only those erties are vacant, and people have indicated you can't handle the truth." Mr. Welch, what is out the charter provisions which this project invited. When that was "clarified" many of the that they would not buy the property because of the truth, the truth as you see it, or the truth as violated. They pointed out the increased traffic residents were still reluctant to go because they the planned project. Gray Street is not like your others may see it. This is our response to your and the safety issues, particularly what students were told that the invitations were only for a normal suburban subdivision. People invested "8 Facts:" are facing daily because they have to walk on few. It was an error-ridden problem from the in their properties because they desired the Fact #1: The master plan is truly a strategy, the soft shoulder since the city has not seen fit to start. semi-rural nature of the area. They know that which points you in a particular direction. put in sidewalks. There was also a fatal accident Fact sf 7- Mr. Welch, this portion of your let­ this building will severely affect the nature of This is true. But it is not a bible. There are earlier this year. What would have happened had ter makes no sense whatsoever. If you bother this area. Walking paths and green areas are different directions a strategy can take. The the Council tabled the proposal so that further to look at Gray and Ravine streets, you will nice, but they do not make up for an imposing strategy is often altered because of economic, studies could be made regarding the objections of see many tall old trees. The properties devel­ three story structure. The distances which you social and demographic needs. In what way nearby neighborhoods? The Council completely oped through the years by individuals have left alluded to, Mr. Welch, are not at all true. The should Westland's strategy be altered? Toward ignored our concerns. This has led us to go ahead most trees standing. In fact, some trees are so building will be much closer than 500 yards. I more housing for seniors? If you take a look with a recall, not the "progressive" nature of this old that they may have to be chopped down do not know what plans you are looking at. project. at senior housing in the Detroit area, includ­ because they are dying. And, Mr. Welch, what Finally, pardon us for being emotional. These ing Westland, you will see that most, if not all, Fact #4 Wow! We have to acquiesce to every is wrong in trying to preserve the "natural are our homes that are affected, and we bought facilities have significant vacancy rates. Is this plan brought before the City Council because beauty" of an area, A very large three-story and built here because of the nature of the area. the social and economic pressures that Mr. the investor knows better than the citizen. The building is not going to do that. Regarding Nobody claimed that there was a conspiracy. Welch is alluding to? citizens of this fair city apparently are ignorant the driving, the whole project is open to older It was simply stated that, with Mr. Wild and Fact #2: There is no doubt that a city, repre­ and should allow any investor to develop a proj­ people, most of whom will still be driving. You Mr. Godbout being on the board of Mr. Shaw's sented by the City Council, should work with ect, just because he or she knows better than cannot tell me that they will not drive during foundation, there is a question of neutrality. developers, who plan projects useful to ALL Mr. Citizen. the time that the school buses are running on The recall is being carried out because there the citizens of Westland. That does not mean Fact #5. You may have a point if 150 signa­ Joy Road. With the amount of people who will is no other weapon that average citizens can that all projects are good for everyone affected. tures were from people outside of Westland. reside in the project, traffic will increase. Add turn to when very real concerns about their A project should not put a significant portion This, however is not true. Over 100 signatures to that delivery trucks, emergency vehicles and properties and their rights, are completely cast of the citizenry in peril economically or even were from Westland citizens. In any case, the relatives and friends visiting, there should be aside as nonsense. It is not a matter of growing esthetically. The project, particularly the very point is still being made that the council com­ increased traffic. The most I can say about this or staying pat, Mr. Welch. We are not against large three-story building, will affect our prop­ pletely ignored all the points brought before it is that nobody knows for sure, but it should not growth. We are against stomping on our rights erty values, which have already been severely and actually made allegations that the citizens have been shrugged off by the councilmen. regarding our properties. affected by the present economic situation. were wrong. Wrong about the traffic, wrong Fact #8. The loss of property values is a Fact #3. Yes, Mr. Welch, you are correct about about safety, wrong about the Master Plan! strong enough incentive for being against some closed minds leaving Westland with a Fact #6. The infamous meeting was a prob­ the project. The fact that one home is "any­ Westland

Among the views posted on our Westland reselling it to its membership under the name teachers could care less about the welfare of the The ones I spoke to yesterday would much rath­ Observer Web site at www.hometownlife.com of MESSA. As costs have risen dramatically students or their families. If they want to strike er be in their classrooms than not. Also, from are: for health care and funding is declining, the or walk out that's fine, but when they endan­ what I have seen on the news it seems that our a Regarding contract negotiations between administration needs to seek ways to contain ger my child by their selfish motives, I lose all district has plenty of money to help compensate teachers and the school board in the Wayne- costs. One easy way is to be able to shop for respect for them. teachers. If it's true what the news says, from Westland Community Schools: health care coverage and offer alternatives Why couldn't they notify the school or fami­ their last offer, the teachers said they'd take the MrEdwards wrote: — same great coverage, but at lower costs. lies of the walk out, why hurt or put the families same contract they already had, as long as our I support the teachers of W-W100 percent. If the union allows this to happen, however, and students at risk. Now that you involved me kids have smaller class sizes. How does anyone I have two boys in the district (Glenn and it will put a big dent in their money-making in your strike or walkout, I will not support the think that smaller class sizes won't help? Go Marshall) and if a strike occurs and the admin­ machine. And since this is one of the larger teachers, because they don't support my family. Wayne-Westland teachers!!!!! istration follows through on their threat of ran­ districts, they're fighting hard to keep this in dogwhisperer wrote: tckl980 wrote: domly firing teachers in the district until it is the contract. Visit the W-W Web site (wwcsd. The Michigan Public Employment Relations School of choice kids should go back to their settled, then I will have no choice but to remove net/index.htm) and read the offer the union is Act makes it illegal for teachers to strike. The home schools. Also, there are kids that use false my kids from the district and place them in rejecting and decide for yourself if it is "fair and Wayne-Westland school district should give the addresses to go to Glenn instead of Wayne. another school district. Stay strong, W-W equitable." Be knowledgeable. teachers a warning that if they do not show up I'm sure that's not helping with the class sizes. teachers! South Redford school district teach­ lrfbob wrote: for work tomorrow, they are fired. Every class my child has at Glenn has 38 plus ers support you! The conduct of the Wayne-Westland teachers Thebeatgoeson wrote: cullenbryant wrote: this morning left me feeling upset. Replying to dogwhisperer: Christcentered wrote: The teacher's union is leading the teachers Students were bused to school only to find Does anyone remember what happened'in You ask why there aren't residency checks? in the wrong direction. They're negotiating as teachers striking outside. Many students were D7 many years ago? Look it up. Devastated and We sell seats in the district for the $$$. It's much for their own organization as they are for driven to school by school of choice parents. destroyed the district. But I'm sure it was in the the same all over — more and more districts their membership. There is only one real issue Parents were scrambling to find day care or best interest of the kids. are offering "schools of choice" to get the extra at stake ~~ who the health care provider is. The had to stay home to take care of their children. shellsmom wrote: income. It's ridiculous. I say everybody go back union is a business, and part of that business is Many parents were late for work and students I fully support our teachers. They are trying home!!! Detroit would have enough students buying Blue Cross health insurance and then trying to find a bus to take them home. The to do what's best for the kids in this district. again, that's for certain.

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o you think Drew Stanton should get the nod as Lions Squarterback? Will Michigan make a bowl game? Is Michigan State for real? How many more weeks can Rod Marinelli survive? MU harrier second Those questions likely won't get answered for a few weeks, but the Madonna University moment of truth awaits several area junior Sarah Sherwood high school teams this weekend. (Salem) was runner-up Canton, Plymouth and Livonia in Friday's Great Lakes Clarenceville — all sporting a 5-1 Invitational hosted by record — are on the cusp of securing Adrian College with a postseason playoff a 6-kilometer time of spot and making it to 23:43 hosted by Adrian Halloween weekend. College. Next in line are The Crusaders trio of 4-2 teams — took sixth in the Livonia Stevenson, team event. Among Livonia Franklin and the other finishers: Redford Thurston, Cassie Yarnell, 34th all of which must (26:35); KariSaarela Grid Picks wait at least two (Livonia Franklin), more weeks. 26:42; Emma Czaplicki Brad Emons On life support (Plymouth, 40th is 3-3 Redford (27:00); DevanWalley Covenant, which has the daunting, TOM HAWLEY STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER (Franklin) 42nd task of beating Southern Michigan Stevenson's Nate Sergison (from left), goal scorer David Simor and Richard Chrzasz celebrate during the Spartans' 6-1 triumph KLAA-Kensington (27:11); Emily Bambach Football Conference leader Sterling Conference championship victory Monday night over Churchill. (Livonia Ladywood), Heights Parkway Christian. 46th (27:41); and Meanwhile, the prognostica­ Lauren Putnam, 55th tion race remains unchanged with (30:24. myself, Redford-Garden City sports On the men's side editor Tim Smith and Plymouth- MU was seventh over­ Canton sports editor Ed Wright all all as senior Joe Horka going 8-2. (Livonia Churchill) Wright, however, maintains a com­ covered the 8-K course manding six-game overall advantage 27:22 en route to an at 53-15 overall, while your Livonia- Stevenson smothers Churchill in conference final llth-place finish fol­ Westland sports editor and Smith lowed by Keith Hearns remained deadlocked at 47-21 each. BY BRADEMONS Brighton. else. Ideally it's great preparation for (Livonia Stevenson), Here is a capsule look at this week­ OBSERVER STAFF WRITER The Bulldogs, 11-1-4 overall, the (state) tournament — that's my 16th (27:54); Max end's action. advanced to the final by capturing hope." Guy (Stevenson), 36th Winning Western Lakes Activities the KXAA Lakes Division with a Stevenson jumped out to a quick (31:02); Bryant George, Association titles had become old 1-0 win Monday night over visiting- 4-0 first-half lead before Churchill 37th (31:13); Mitch (ALL AT 7 P.M. UNLESS NOTED) hat for perennial boys soccer power Walled Lake Northern. could answer. Four of Stevenson's six Cieslak, 39th (34:23); LIV. CHURCHILL {2-4, 1-3) AT CANTON (5- Livonia Stevenson. Stevenson went 8-0-2 to win the goals came off restarts. and Dave Cardenas 1,3-1): The Chiefs have plenty at stake, But Monday night, the host KLAA's tough Central Division, while David Simor opened the scoring (Salem), 40th (35:26). including earning the top seed in the Spartans experienced a new high by the Chargers, unbeaten in their last just 4:26 into the match off an assist KLAA's South Division and its eighth hoisting their first-ever Kensington 14 games since losing Aug. 29 to the from Nate Sergison. Simor scored his state playoff berth since 2000 under conference trophy by cooling off a Spartans 4-1, finished 10-0 to rule second of the night in the 13th min­ Registration for coach Tim Baechler. Churchill won red-hot Livonia Churchill squad with the KLAA South. ute from Joey DiDomenico after a Westland Youth last year's meeting, 20-7, and snapped convincing a 6-1 victory. "The schedule is relentless," ball was served into the goal area by Athletic Association its three-game losing streak Friday That sent Stevenson, 13-1-3 over­ Stevenson's llth-year coach Lars Richard Chrzasz. basketball begins with a 43-16 win over winless Wayne all and ranked No. 2 in Division 1, Richters said. "It's one difficult game Sergison headed in a nifty throw- Saturday, Oct. 11 and Memorial. PICKS: Emons (Canton); into Wednesday's Kensington Lakes after another staring you in the face. in from Kendal Snow to make it will continue through Wright (Canton); Smith (Canton). Activities Association championship But I love the new (KLAA) setup and Wednesday, Dec. 10 Please see PICKS, B5 match at home against unranked I wouldn't change it for anything Please see STEVENSON, B2 at the WYAA's Lange Compound Building, located at 6050 Farmington Road (north of Ford Road). TheWYAAhas openings for the follow­ ing age groups: Right Start (7-8), Freshman BY BRAD EMONS According to Lutheran Westland enjoyed immense success on a state (9-10), Junior Varsity OBSERVER STAFF WRITER Athletic Director Mike Unger, the MIAC level, winning a Division 4 boys track MUSICAL CHAIRS 2009-10 (13-14-15) and Senior has set an application deadline of Oct. and field championship ¢2001) and Metro Conference; Livonia (16-19). It appears Lutheran High Westland 15 and, if accepted, the invited schools' reaching the baseball (2008) and boys Clarenceville, Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook- The cost for bas­ administrators will make individual soccer (2003) championship state finals. ketball is $125. Right is jumping leagues for the 2009-10 Kingswood, Harper Woods, Hamtramck, school year. presentations sometime next month. The Lutheran Westland wrestling Start and Freshman The smallest school in the Metro "It's a tough decision for me emotion­ team has made a pair of appearances Macomb Lutheran North. level players have until Conference (enrollment 208) will ally because I've been in the (Metro) in the Division 4 team wrestling state Leaving; Lutheran High Westland, Monday, Nov. 10 to more than likely become a member of conference more than anybody for 30 finals and its volleyball team is currently Grosse Pointe Woods University-Liggett register for $125, while the Michigan Independent Athletic years," Unger said. "It's our administra­ ranked third in the state in Class D. Rochester Hilis Lutheran Northwest. JV, Varsity and Senior Conference (MIAC) in a move that is tors' call, but I have to do what's best Where that leaves the eight-school MICHIGAN INDEPENDENT ATHLETIC players must sign up by already having a ripple effect. for the kids. It was a very tough deci­ Metro Conference — which could be CONFERENCE Wednesday, Dec. 3 also sion. We were invited and we consid­ down to five schools — is anybody's guess. for $125. The MIAC, consisting of 11 small Red Division: Canton Agape Christian, Christian-based schools and one pri­ ered joining that conference (MIAC) In addition to Lutheran Westland, For more information, vate school (Birmingham Roeper), and that sort of moved us some. Size- Lutheran Northwest and Liggett, the Taylor Baptist Park, Westland Huron Valley call the WYAA at (734) has also extended invitations to two wise, we're the smallest in the (Metro) Metro, which spans three different Lutheran, Novi-Franklin Road Christian, 421-0640; or visit online other Metro Conference members conference already and we already have counties, currently consists of Livonia Plymouth Christian Academy, Ypsilanti at www.wyaa.org. — Rochester Hills Lutheran Northwest schools in the MIAC that are our size." Clarenceville, Macomb Lutheran Calvary Christian. Glenn needs coaches (enrollment 308) and Grosse Pointe Unger said the MIAC could possibly North, Harper Woods, Hamtramck and Blue Division: Sterling Heights Parkway Woods University-Liggett (enrollment expand to 18 schools with three divi­ Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood. Christian, Auburn Hills Oakland Christian, Westland John Last year, Clawson left the Metro to join 244) for the 2009-10 season. sions of six. Birmingham Roeper, Macomb Christian, Glenn High School The MIAC is currently divided into After one year as an independent the Macomb Area Conference, leaving has coaching openings two divisions (Red and Blue) of six (1989-90), Lutheran Westland was a the Metro with eight schools for the Southfield Christian, Allen Park Inter-City for varsity girls soccer, schools. The Observer also learned that member of the MIAC from 1990-92 2008-09 school year. Baptist. boys diving and girls Ann Arbor Greenhills (enrollment 317), before joining the Metro in 1992-93. Metro Conference athletic direc- Joining: Lutheran Westland, Liggett, bowling. Those inter­ currently an independent, has inquired Despite being one of the smallest Northwest, Ann Arbor Greenhills (?). ested can apply online about joining the MIAC. schools in the Metro, the Warriors have Please see CONFERENCE, B3 at www.wwcsd.net.

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THE WEEK AHEAD Stevenson at Novi, 6:30 p.m. ickinq the habit Friday, Oct. 10 Canton at Wayne, 6:30 p.m. Churchill at Canton, 7 p.m. Franklin at John Glenn,7p.m. Plymouth at FrankMn, 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11 Wayne at John'Glenn, 7 p.m. M1SCA Meet at EMU, noon. S. Lyon East at Stevenson, 7 p.m. GIRLS GOLF Wayne ends 15-match losing streak in two overtimes Lutheran Westland at Luth. N'west, 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct, 9 Division 1 regional at Giant Oak, 9 a.m. Ciarencevltle at Birch Run (M.S.), 7:30 p.m. "We lost to them second game of KLAA-Kensington Conference GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Friday, Oct. 10 Zach Girouard's goal with KLAA BOYS SOCCER five minutes left in the sec­ the season (2-0), had an idea how fifth-place crossover Monday, Jake Division 1 regional at Tanglewood, 9 a.m. they played, we made some changes Green scored twice as the host Lions Warren Regina at Ladywood, 6:30 p.m. Division 2 regional at Pontiac CC, 9 a.m. ond overtime gave Wayne Tuesday as host Livonia Churchill and took care of business today," (9 -7-3) scored six times in the sec­ Taylor Baptist at Huron Valley, 6:30 p.m. BOYS TENNIS Memorial a 3-2 KLAA- (14-3-1), the KLAA-South Division Glenn first-year coach Jimmy ond half to subdue Livonia Franklin Clarenceville at S'field-Lathrup, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10 Kensington Conference boys champion, blanked KLAA-North Mortada said. "We're playing with (2-13-1). Churchill at Wayne, 7 p.m. Division 1 regional at Novi, 8 a.m. soccer crossover victory at Division champ Walled Lake style and technique, instead of Matt Morals (penalty kick), Drew Franklin at Canton, 7 p.m. Division I regional at Woodhaven, 8 a.m. South Lyon East. Northern (10-6-4) in a crossover. defense and offense." Mexicotte, Alex Enfroy, Adam Stevenson at South Lyon, 7 p.m. GIRLS FIELD HOCKEY Kevin Glass assisted on the Jakub Herout sepred what proved NORTHVILLE 5, JOHN GLENN 1: Alex Gentile, Chris Kobayashi and Bob John Glenn at Plymouth, 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11 to be the game-winner during the Marilley scored a pair of goals Wendt also scored forSout h Lyon. Saturday, Oct. 11 E. Grand Rapids at Ladywood, 10 a.m. game-winner as the Zebras, first half, while Max Washko added now 1-15-1 overall, notched Monday as the host Mustangs (12-6- Franklin got goals from Jordan Madonna Tourney at Plymouth, 8:30 a.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL an insurance goal in the second half. 1) made a 4-0 halftime lead stand up McGuire and Zain Qureshi. Sturgls Invitational, 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 9 their first victory of the season Adrian Motto, who played the in the third-place KLAA-Kensington CHURCHILL 2 DEXTER 1: Livonia Mega-KLAA Challenge at N'vitte, 8:30 a.m. Madonna at indiana Tech, 7 p.m. • and ended their 15-match los­ r first 60 minutes in goal, teamed Conference crossover victory over Churchill (13-2-1) got a goal in Whitmore Lake Tournament, TBA. Schoolcraft at Henry Ford CC, 7 p.m. ing skid. up with Christian Adams for the Westland John Glenn (6-11-1). each half Saturday to beat the host BOYS SOCCER Saturday, Oct. 11 Alex Balli and Drew Stanton shutout. Latif Alashe, Nate Hrivnak and Dreadnaughts (7-8-3) in a non- Thursday, Oct. 9 Schoolcraft at Harper College lnv„ TBA, also tallied goals for the JOHN GLENN 4, W.L. WESTERN 1: Khalid Andrew Kelleher also scored goals league encounter. Univ.-Liggett at Luth. Westland, 4:30 p.m. MEN'S COLLEGE SOCCER Zebras, who rallied from a 2-1 Suleiman scored two goals to lead for Northville. Churchill led 1-0 at halftime on Clarenceville at Hamtramck,4;30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10 halftime deficit. the host Westland John Glenn (7~ Assists went to Matt Hagan (2), Adam Bedell's throw-in to Etienne Wash. Christian at Huron Valley, 4:30 p.m. Schoolcraft at Lakeland (Ohio), 4:30 p.m. 11-1) past Walled Lake Western John Hatsis and Alashe. Lussiez. Friday, Oct. 10 Saturday, Oct 11 Cory Taylor went all the way (8-7-3) in a KLAA crossover match Khalid Suleiman scored for the Chris DeNapoli then fed Matt Wayne at Garden City, 4 p.m. Madonna vs. Aquinas College in goal for Wayne, which fin­ Tuesday. Rockets. Regan on a cross to make it 2-0 in Huron Valley at Taylor Baptist, 4:30 p.m. at Livonia's Greenmead Field, 2:30 p.m. ished 0-10 in the KLAA-South Nelson Kenne and Logan Division following Thursday's "We played beautiful second the second half before Dexter scored Franklin at Novi-Detroit CC, 7 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE SOCCER Chaston also scored for Glenn. half, but the first half surprised us," with only five minutes left beating BOYS & GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY Saturday, Oct, 11 7~0 home loss to Plymouth. Western's Nick Lewin scored said Glenn first-year coach Jimmy the Churchill defensive wall on a Saturday, Oct. 11 Madonna vs. Aquinas College The loss drops South Lyon from Dan Westerveld to make the Mortada, who was missing four free kick. Gab. Richard Inv. at Hudson Mills, 1 p.m. at Livonia's Greenmead Field, noon. East to 0-17-1. score 3-1 in the second half. starters. "The second half we played Adrian Motta was the winning Schoolcraft at Cincinnati State, 1 p.m. GIRLS SWIMMINGS DIVING CHURCHILL 2, SI. NORTHERN 0: Matt . Zach Redden was in goal for the better and controlled ourselves." goalkeeper. Thursday, Oct. 9 Regan assisted on both goals Rockets, who led 1-0 at halftime. 12: In a Churcriili at Plymouth, 6:30 p.m. TBA-time to be announced.

whose team is 13-3-1 overall. "They (Stevenson) executed well, but defensively we did PAGE SI 'T-WriiiC Willi not adjust or pinch over. Defensively, we should have 3-0 with 13:41 left in the been prepared for what half and Adrian Fyloneko they gave us. They scored banged home a rebound four and we scored one (off just 1:34 later with Michael restarts). The last game we Nickerson drawing the scored first, but it was much ®ml8StMts*fflQ!{l8bi$Pmity*%F}mm§ assist for a commanding 4-0 more disappointing today. advantage. They took advantage of their Churchill finally got on chances." the board four minutes , Churchill, meanwhile, before intermission on had little time to regroup, 34 Years of Trust Etienne Lussiez's goal off a piaying at 7 tonight against throw-in from Adam Bedell. Walled Lake Northern in "Our guys made some TOM HAWLEY STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER the KLAA consolation final FREE! 11 FREE! pretty good decisions on a Stevenson's Nate Sergison (right) reacts with joy after scoring the Spartans' between first-place division­ third goal during first-half action in Monday's 6*1 KLAA-Kensington al winners. KPKPOPWiOrflliltfra^'r^KS?'! few of* them, and then we executed well on a few oth­ Conference championship victory over Churchill. The Chargers reacting "When you play against I SERViCE CALL ers," Richters said, referring include Drew Sieber (8), Erik Bird (3), Tim Devine (15), Matt Regan (23) and a good team, they make to the numerous free kicks, goalkeeper Adrian Motta. you play unlike yourself," corners and throw-ins. Friedrichs said. "They Just shortly after the sec­ they (Churchill) scored as it turned out we had suc­ (Stevenson) outcoached ond half started, Stevenson against us the first half and cess as well." us and outplayed us. They goaltender Conner Burton the last game. They're dan­ Stevenson went on to score played very well. We did made back-to-back key gerous because of their great two more second-half goals not play well. They beat us saves, including a point- service and the way their ~~ Brian Kleraczak on a free all over the field and I'm blank stop off a rebound guys compete for the ball. kick from Joey D'Agostino embarrassed the way we •^ tempt by Churchill's Max It was still nerve-wracking with 16:51 remaining, and played. Tonight was a lesson ashko. despite the score. We were DAgostino's goal from on the way you play. They "The whole message at lucky to escape and them Klemczak with 1:17 to go, came to win and we only Jftime was that we're not not ending up with a goal. ''The numbers were down came to play." }pping at the whistle," We considered it a strength on restarts," said Churchill enters said. "That's how of Churchill's (restarts) and coach Reid Friedrichs, bemonsdoe.homecomm.net j (734) 953-2123 Pink Out! Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month to North in October 17th • Tickets Just S11 Whalers vs. Niagara Ice Dogs, 7:05pm overtime, 1-0 V_ . ^ '- -I'I-I'I-"'-'!^.'^..-*,--1.VC* Jr C. "i'Tt BY TIM SMITH V. . * , r r •- *. 3!'j* '«: - S .* „«•" OBSERVER STAFF WRITER ' v' ;* sgasZ This time around, Lutheran High Westland gave Macomb Lutheran North quite a tussle. MORE INFORMAT The Warriors' boys soccer &TICKL;S team was routed 5-1 against • ^mouthwhalers.com the Mustangs earlier this season, but Tuesday's Metro com • Conference tournament match­ THI up was a different story - albeit CQMPCIWAREn one with the same ending as A ft EHA * Lutheran Westland, lost 1-0 in 14900 Beck Road overtime. Plymouth * (734)453-6400 Scoring the match-winning compuwarearena.com HOMETOWNtlFE.COM goal forLuthera n North (10-6) was junior Anthony Calideo, who got a shot behind senior goalkeeper Micah Hausch (11 saves), who Warriors' coach Rich Block said "played real Published in accordance with Public Act 331 (1968), as amended. strong in net." Schoolcraft College announces that the financial audit for the fiscal Block added that his "whole year ending June 30, 2008, has been completed by Plante & Moran, team played very well, in par­ LLP. Southfield, Michigan. It has been presented to the College ticular my back line, and I was jgoard of Trustees and has been accepted by them. real proud of their efforts." The coach added that the Notice is hereby given that the audit is available for public, solid effort should provide a inspection in the Office of the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in the McDowell Center at the College, 1.8600 Haggerty confidence boost entering next Road, Livonia, Michigan, on weekdays, between the hours of 8:00 week's state districts.. a.m.-4:00 p.m. "We really set ourselves up nicely to look forward to a nice Jill F. O'Sullivan run in the state playoffs," said Vice President and CFO Block, whose team is 11-5-1

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GIRLS DUAL MEET RESULTS Medel, 20:16; 11. Ryan Vichinsky, 20:26. UVONIA CHURCHILL 20 Dual meet records: Canton, 4-1 KLAA- LIVONIA FRANKLIN 39 South; John Glenn, 1-4 KLAA-South. Oct. 7 at Cass Benton Park 2008 WAYNE COUNTY The 26th-ranked Madonna The match was a physical individual winner: Sara Kroll (Churchill), 18:40. CHAMPIONSHIPS tors are scheduled to meet 'S Other Churchill finishers: 3. Alyssa Mira, Oct. 4 at Willow Metropark University men's soccer one with 32 total fouls being 20:20; 4. Bethany Pllat, 20:4¾ 5. Kayal Szado, BOYS TEAM STANDINGS (27 schools): Thursday, Oct. 16, to dis­ team improved to 6-0 in the called and five cards being 30:49; 7. Jenna Szuba, 20:59; 9. Lindsay 1, Plymouth, 58; 2, Canton, 110; 3. Grosse Pointe cuss their future plans. McMuilen, 21:07; 10. Emily Clairmont. 21:17. South, 112; 4. Salem, 118; 5. Livonia Franklin, Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic DeMarco had to make four issued. Franklin finishers: 2. Megan McPherson, 19:16; 200; 6. Livonia Churchiil, 23311. Livonia Clarenceville, Cranbrook and Conference and 8-1 overall saves in the first half and kept 6. Tiffany Lamble, 20:52; 8. Brittany Dliley, Stevenson, 297; 18. Westland John Glenn, 447; Lutheran North also planned 21:03; 11. Kelly Walblay, 21:22; 12, Brittany Rouse, 20. Lutheran Westland, 551, with a 2-0 win Saturday at the Golden Eagles off the board SCHOOLCRAFT 5r AHCILLA CC 0: The 21:53; 13. Shannon Niznik, 22:18; 14. Tiffany to stage meetings to discuss Individual winner: Edwin Gay (Grosse Ocelots (8-1-4, 6-0) used a balanced VanOrden, 22:23. , Cornerstone University through the first 45 minutes. Pointe South). 15:54.17 (5,000 meters) possible options with their own scoring attack and solid work in goal The Golden Eagles (4-6-1, Coming out of the break, CU Dual meet records: Churchill, 5-0 KLAA-South BOYS INDIVIDUAL FINISHERS coaches. from Chris Riley and Dan Horton to Division (clinched title); Franklin, 2-3 KLAA-South. Franklin (200): 26. Austin Jones, 17:14.81; ,2-3-1) had the game's first carried the play until the 59th post a lopsided victory on Saturday N0RTHVILLE17, LIVONIA STEVENSON 39 36. Nik Gherardini, 17:28.07; 45. Paul Hanni, After Metro Conference chance to score in the sixth minute when Daniel Amaya ' at home against Ancilla Community Oct. 7 at Cass Benton Park 17:40,21:43,'Pete Walblay, 17:44.56; 55. Dylan officials met Oct. 1 and were minute as Zack McCabe (Cartagena, Columbia) took a Individual winner: Gina McNamara (Northvilie), Taylor, 17:53.06. informed of the pending College (6-5-3,4-3). 19:57 (5,000 meters). Churchill (233): 16. Mark Waterbury, sent in a shot on Anthony rebound of Pikula's shot and Schoolcraft led 2-0 at the break Stevenson finishers: 5, Victoria Saferian, 17:01.67; 30. Tom Windle, 17:20.36; 58. Ouinn moves by three of its mem­ DeMarco, but the MU keeper buried it for his first career goal thanks to goals irom freshman Arnold 21:15; 6. Tasi Newton, 21:21; 8. Michelle Osgood, 17:56.59; 61. Matt Szado, 17:59.36; 78, bers, Clarenceville A.D. Kevin Krawczyk, 21:36; 9. Julia Capeneka, 21:36; 16 Ryan Keeiing, 18:20.39. was up to the task and turned to give Madonna a 2-0 lead. Kostkowski and Younan Samra. Kelsey O'Keefe, 22:39; 17. Kate Capeneka, 22:49. Stevenson (297): 43. Matt Williams. Murphy said in a memo to his it away to keep the match O-O. DeMarco and the MU Kostkowski's net-finder came on a Dual meet records: Northvilie, 3-2 KLAA- 17:38.93; 50. Joe Urso, 17:47.72; 52. Andrew coaches that he would seek to penalty kick after Mark Djokaj drew Central; Stevenson, 2-3 KLAA-Central. Longhi, 17:49.40:65, Shawn Howse. 18:02.84; 98. Madonna got on the board defense kept CU off the board GIRLS TRI-MEET RESULTS John Lynch, 18:46.43. have those schools delay their in the 26th minute as Emilio for the remaining 30 minutes a foul in the 18-yard box. Omoregie decision until the 2010-11 Iyoha assisted on Sarara's goal. Oct. 7 at Bicentennial Park (Livonia) John Glenn (447): 37. Tim Boes, 17:29.48; Giorgi (took a pass from and helped the MU side earn • TEAM SCORES: Livonia Ladywood 24, 63. Jeff Adkins, 18:01.17; 88. Eric Miynar, school year. The Ocelots put the game on ice Farmington Hills Mercy 32; Ladywood 15, 18:32.72; 129. Ruben Maya, 19:30.80; 150. Jeff Mark Pikula and beat CU's the shutout. DeMarco made in the second half on goals from Riverview Gabriel Richard 50; Mercy 15, Gabriel Medel, 20:13.40, "We have asked these schools Dan Kerstan to make it 1-0 nine saves for his second shut­ Bim Ogunyemi, Andy Adlington Richard 50. Lutheran Westland (551): 5, Spencer to wait until the following year, out of the season. Individual winner: Marion Rodriguez (Mercy), Lyle, 16:25.81; 123. Theodis Washington, 19:18.74; so that the remaining schools and John Swiastyn. 20:11 (5,000 meters). 140. Alex Kemp, 19:45.09; 148. Zechariah Ladywood finishers: 2. Julia Kenney, 20:36; 3. Washington, 20;06.52; 165. Jeremy Kohtz, can find somewhere to go ". Becky Babon, 20:51; 4. Meredith Houska, 21:05; 20:53.49. Murphy said in the e-mail, 6. Cathy Wojtanowski, 21:31; 9, Morgan Zuziak, GIRLS TEAM STANDINGS (25 schools): 21:41; 10. Shannon'Scarlett, 22:10; 14. Siobhan 1. Livonia Churchill, 98:2. Plymouth, 102; 3. "These schools will talk to their Aidridge, 22:37, Canton, 104; 4, Salem, 145; 5. Trenton, 151; 6. administration and report back Other Mercy finishers: 5. Mary Bridget Welch, Livonia Stevenson, 174; 7. Livonia Franklin, 194; in two weeks what their deci­ 21:26; 7. Karena Nordstrom, 21:31.5; 8. Heather 17. Lutheran Westland. 515; 25. Westland John Smith, 21:40; 11. Tara Ellis, 22:16; 12. Katie Glenn. 669. sion will be as to when they are Ashley Chandler registered a Arbor washed out, 23rd-ranked Conley, 22:16; 13, Nicole Gaudino, 22:29. . Individual winner: Sara Kroll (Churchill), leaving." Madonna University (8-2, 6-0) Dual meet records; Ladywood, 6-1 overall, 18:01.62 (5,000 meters). seven-save shutout to lead the WOMEN'S SOCCER 6-1 (Catholic League); Mercy, 5-2 overall, 5-2 In the e-mail, Murphy also came away with a WHAC victory GIRLS INDIVIDUAL FINISHERS Schoolcraft College women's (Catholic League). Churchill (98): I.Sara Kroll, 13:01.62; spelled out several scenarios soccer team to a 2-0 victory to score," said Schoolcraft Saturday at Cornerstone University BOYS DUAL MEET RESULTS 19. Bethany Pilat, 20:02.41; 21. Kayla Szado, that Clarenceville and its fel­ (6-5,3-3) as Salem High's Ashley LIVONIA CHURCHILL 27 20:03.86; 22. Emily Clairmont, 20:04.84; 36. Saturday over host University coach Deepak Shivraman, Stoychoff scored a pair of goals. LIVONIA FRANKLIN 28 Katie Rash, 20:45,82. low members could consider of Michigan-Dearborn. whose team is 7-0-2 overall Oct. 7 at Cass Benton Park Stevenson (174): 2. Courtney Calka, including: Diana Brda (Livonia Franklin) Individual winner: Austin Jones (Franklin), 18:06.69; 32. Karli Kuchka, 20:34,87; 33. Victoria Stephanie Gutkowski and and ranked No. 2 in latest assisted on the first goal in the 17:26.4. Saferian, 20:35.54; 55, Michelle Krawcxyk, 1 Try to add new schools to Brittany Pickett scored goals NJCAA-Division I poll. "Their eighth minute and Stoychoff scored Churchiil finishers: 2. Matt Szado, 17:28.2; 3. 21:19,92; 56. Julia Capeneka, 21:20.48. the Metro. for the winners. Kate Gilbert keeper and defense really unassisted in the 87th minute. Tom Windle, 17:37.4; 4. Mark Waterbury, 17:40.3; Frakfin (194):4. Megan McPhearson, U Join the 22-member 8. Ouinn Osgood, 18:13.9; 10. Mark Freyberg, 19:04.69; 26. Tiffany Lamble, 20:12.80; 49. and Andrea Polite notched worked hard to keep us at bay. MTJ's other goal came in the 6lst 18:27.0; 11. Ryan Keeling, 18:31.9; 12. Steve Zoski, Brittany Dilley, 21:04.17; 59. Kelly Walblay, Oakland Activities Association assists. We regrouped at the half, and minute by Nicole Rodriguez off an 18:39.8; 13. Edward Tremel, 18:41.2; 14. Kyle 21:22,54; 60. Britanny Rouse, 21:23.53. and be the smallest school Mireles, 18:41.4. "The game was hard-fought our hard work was rewarded assist from Sarah Rokuski. Lutheran Westland (SIS): 63. Sarah (enrollment 630). Goalkeeper Brittany Warner Other Franklin finishers: 5. Paul Hanni, Maynard, 21:28.66; 98. Miriam Pranschke, and I felt that we dominated with a pair of goals." 17:44.7; 6. Peter Walblay, 17:59.7; 7. Dylan Taylor, 22:55.56; 112. Erin Kyle, 23:08.46; 128. Britanny • Join the remaining north­ MADONNA 3, CORNERSTONE 0: After see­ (Plymouth) had to make just three 18:05.0; 9. Alex Curry, 18:22.4; 14. Bobby Wilson, Maynard, 23:48.29; 135. Ashley Pniewski, many parts of the game and 24:10.29. ern schools left in the 28-mem- ing its mid-week game at Spring saves to pick up her sixth clean sheet 18:46.2; 16. Jason Riffel, 18:53.3. had numerous opportunities of the season. Dual meet records: Churchill, 3-2 KLAA-South; John Glenn (669): 103. Evi Cenolii, ber Michigan Mega, which is Franklin, 2-3 KLAA-South. 22:58.88; 106. Ashley Bailey, 23:01.87; 160. losing 12 members to two other NORTHVILLE16, LIVONIA STEVENSON 47 Michelle Levy, 25:16.42; 162. Megan Nlkula. Oct. 7 at Cass Benton Park 25:37.15; 166. AudraFiores, 26:07.01. • leagues. (Clarenceville would individual winner: Jack Dalton (Northvilie), WESTLAND JOHN GLENN remain the smallest.) 16:50. FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE INVITATIONAL • Join the eight-member Other Northvilie: 2. Frank Griffiths, 16:53: CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS 3. Colin Riley, 17:17; 4. Jeff Girbach, 17:26; 6. Oct 2 at John Glenn H.S. Huron League, which would Lerner, 17:45; 7. Cory Smetana, 17:46; 8. Jake BOYS TEAM STANDINGS: 1. Dearborn, 23; include extensive travel (and Williams, 17:48.- 2, Novi-Detrolt Catholic Central, 46; 3. LivoniS Livonia/Westland Observer ball coach at hired as Sports Editor at the Stevenson finishers: 5, Shawn Howse, 17:44; Churchill, 63; 4. (tie) Belleville and John Glenn, remain the smallest school). Sports Editor Brad Emons was Westland John Plymouth-Canton Observer 13. Matt Williams, 18:11:15. Travis Gosselin, 18:15; . no team scores. • Become of a member with inducted into the Basketball Glenn. "More before moving to the Livonia- 16. Eric Plisko, 18:16; 17. John Lynch, 18:18. Individual winner: R. Labreli (Dearborn), • smaller schools in the Detroit Stevenson's dual meet record: 1-4 KLAA- 17:50.23 (5,000 meters). .' •Coaches Association of importantly, Westland beat in 1981. Central Division. CC finishers: 3. Matt.Koziara, 18:02; 7. Steve Catholic League, but couldn't Michigan's Hall of Honor he's been a pro He has also kept statistics • PLYMOUTH 15, WAYNE MEMORIAL SO Turzewski, 18:41; 11, Evan Caramagno, 19;15; 12. compete in the playoffs or Oct. 7 at Wayne Joshua Bindoiv 19:18; 13. Jake Spuller, 19:22; 16. Friday during a ceremony •j\J as far as deal­ for the University of Detroit Individual winner: Steven Schultz (Plymouth), Joel Savalle, 19:31; 18. Ryan Doyle,19:34. include athletes for all-league at the Holiday Inn South in ing with high and the Detroit Pistons. 18:25. Churchiil finishers: 5. Ryan Wise, 18:29; 9. consideration. school coaches "Basketball has been a life­ Other Plymouth finishers: 1. Steven Cody Rossler, 18:53; 14. Stephan Charniey, 19:27; • Become an independent Schultz, 18:25; 2. Stephen Baiaze, 18:45; 3. 15. Peter Erl, 19:31; 21. Josh Walker, 20:04; 23. Emons has earned the Emons over the years." long passion of mine and I feel Tyler Schwaegler, 18:46; 4. Zach Koch, 19:06; 5. Matt Szuba. 20:46. (creating scheduling issues). After gradu­ grateful for being recognized Brandon Burke, 19:22. Glenn finishers: 17. Ruben Maya, 19:32; 22. Jeff Mega Conference admin­ Wayne finishers: 6. Dary! Ison, 20:10; 7. Medel, 20:22. the state's basketball coaches ating from Livonia Franklin by the members of BCAM," Tyler Gendron, 21:08; 8, Brandon Tykoski, 22;36. GIRLS TEAM STANDINGS: 1. Livonia istrators, reeling from the since he first started covering - where he played basketball Emons said. "I'm both blessed Dual meet records: Plymouth, 5-0 KLAA- Churchill, 17; 2. Belleville, 38; 3. Westland John effects of 10 schools departing, - in 1973, Emons earned a and grateful for the opportuni­ South (clinched title); Wayne, 0-5 KLAA-South. Glenn, 55. next year for the 10-member' CANTON 15 Individual winner: Kayla Szado (Churchill), in 1977. degree in journalism from ty to cover the game at its pur­ WESTLAND JOHN GLENN 50 20:47. Downriver League and two "Brad has always been a real Franklin College (Indiana) est form and at its grass roots Oct. 7 at John Glenn Other Churchill finishers: 2. Sarah Bauman, others to the Southeastern Individual winner: Duncan Spitz (Canton). 20:57; 3. Ailie Zoski, 21:43:5. Lisa McMuilen, pro when covering high school and was a member of school's level. I appreciate the efforts 16:45. 22:10:6. Allesandra ladipaolo, 22:48:7. Alex Conference, were also sched­ athletics," said Dan Young, a tennis team. from all the area coaches I've Other Cantos finishers: 2. Kyis Clinton, Pomrenke. 23:04; 9. Msddy Jiga, 23:42:23 Judy uled to meet today to discuss member of the BCAM Board of A short time after graduat­ dealt with during my 30 years 17:0i>; 3. Greg Reccl, 1?;11; 4. Zacti Spreitzer, 17:14: Wesley, 23:50, 5. (tic) Mitch Clinton and Faui Rakovitis, 17:18. John Sismi finishers: 12. Audra r lores, 26:37; Directors and the head basket­ ing from college, Emons was in newspapers." 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Samantha McAtee, 102; Natalie Polakowski, Mercy, 352 strokes; 2. Warren Regina, 369; GIRLS GOLF TOURNAMENT 103; Lauren Beahon, 108; Georgia Patrick, 109; 3. Bioomfieid Hills Sacred Heart, 331; 4. Oct. 7 at Pheasant Run Golf Course Samantha Nesbitt, 116. Birmingham Marian, 384; 5. Pontiac Notre TEAM STANDIK6S: 1. Northvilie, 354' Canton (436): Chelsea Osburn, 93; Kara Dame Prep, 414; 6. Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard, strokes; 2. Novi, 363; 3. South lyon, 388; 4. Gregory, 100; Mary Elizabeth Wintrier, 121; 416; 7. Livonia Ladywood, 423; 8. Dearborn Livonia Churchill, 397; 5. John Glenn, 407; 6. Megan Baumgart, 122; Erin Lixie, 126; Alexandra Divine Child, 459. Livonia Franklin, 414; 7. Canton, 436; 8. Livonia Wee, 146. individual medalist: Maggie Lentz (Mercy), 82. Stevenson, 468; 9. Plvrnouth. 476; 10. Wayne Stevenson (468): Gabrielle Sabatini, 109; Other Mercy finishers: 4, Lane Czanko, 87; 7. Memorial, 542; 1-i. South Lyon East, 558; 12. Chelsea Phillips, 110; Shelby Plichota, 119; Brynn Maura Malone, 90; 10. Miranda Eliason, 93; 18. Salem (noteam1 score). Cavanaugh, 130; Andrea Burford, 137; Natalie Egan Franks, 100; 33. Shannon White, 113. Individual medalist: Natalie Krick. Cicchelli,200, Sacred Heart finishers: 5. Bess Quick, 88; 13. Northvilie, 77. fly mouth (476): LeAnn O'Shaughnessy, Rebecca Noble, 95; 15. Maggie Gibson, 97; 20. TEAM-BY-TEAM RESULTS 116; Chios Marentic, 118; Christy Pattison, 120; Amanda Paul, 101; 22. Adrienne Milner, 103; 36. Northvilie (354): Alicia Weber, 79; Keiiey Liz Cizek, 122. Sarah Dilts, 114. Hill, 87; Brianna Roberts, 89; Joanne Weber, Wayne (542): Berlvn Beaver, 86: Taylor Marian finishers: 10. Megan Fleischer, 93; 99; Amy Berstein and Stephanie Sakorafis, Tuttie, 109; Jane Thayer, 147. Lianne DiMambro, 96; 15. Jenna Kramer, 97; 102 each. South Lyon East (558): Lindsay 17. Kelly Lunghammer, 98; 24, (tie) Kristen Novi (363): Natalie Krick,77 (medalist]: Heikkinen, 110; Taylor Jones, 111; Emily Wenson, Lunghammer and Macy Hudson, 104 each. Megan Henry, 93; Kelii Timar, 96; Alex Palmer, 119; Stephanie Carson, 128. Ladywood finishers: 21. Marissa Ley, 102; 22. 97: Stephanie Hrit, 104; Brooke Collins, 105. FINAL DIVISION STANDINGS Katelyn Papier, 103; 30. (tie) Val DeMilia and South Lyon (388): Christy Cooney, 89; Central: 1. Northvilie, 10-0; 2. Novi, 8-2; 3. Marissa Briden, 109 each; 43. Taylor Romano, Danielle Godair, 95; Alex Drew, 101; Emily Groth, South Lyon, 6-4:4. Stevenson, 4-6; 5.5. South 127; Amanda Molin, 135. 103; Amy Comuth, 105; Brittany Snivley, 108. Lyon East, 2-8; 6. Salem, 0-10. ALL-CATHOLIC: 1. Maggie Lentz (Mercy), 82; ChurchiM (397): Lexi McFarlane. 87; South: 1. Churchill, 10-0; 2. John Gienn,8-2; 2. (tie) Melissa Raffoui (Regina) and Marisa Jessica Burdette, 91; Jordyn Shepier, 107; Sarah 3. Canton, 6-4:4. Franklin, 4-6; 5. (tie) Wayne Stroster (Notre Dame Prep), 86 each; 4, Lane Linder, 112; Samantha Proben, 122; Stephanie and Plymouth, 1-9. Czanko (Mercy), 87; 5. Bess Quick, 88; 6. Emma Panaretos, 124. ARCHDIOCESE OF DETROIT Salata (Gabriel Richard), 89; 7. Maura Malone • John Glenn (407): Heidi Irvine, 90: CATHOLIC LEAGUE (Mercy), 90; 8. Maria Raffoui (Regina), 91; 9. Courtney McKinney, 103; Michelle Bishop, 107; GIRLS GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP Natalie Didio (Regina), 92; 10. (tie) Megan Justine Woodard, 107; Samantha Baker, 116. Oct. 7 at St. .John's Golf Center Fleischer (Marian) and Miranda Eliason (Mercy), ): Alexis Smith, 101; TEAM STANDINGS: 1. Farmington Hills 93 each; 12, Donnia Fiscelli (Divine Child), 94.

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KLAA-KENSINGTON CONFERENCE No. 3: Steve Irvine (N:ville) def. Goutham No. 3: Derek Richard-Vishnu Venugopal (Novi) BOYS TENNIS TOURNAMENT RESULTS Kondapi (Novi), 6-4,6-3; semifinals: Irvine def. def, Mike 8urcrek-ian Jaye (N'vilie), 6-1,6-1; Oct. 4 at Plymouth H.S. Kyle Gordon (South Lyon), 6-0,6-2; Kondapi semifinals: Richard-Venugopal def. Tom TEAM STANDINGS: 1. Novi, 33 points; 2. def. Tudor 8ahmata(S.L. East), 6-2,6-0. Eggleston-John Lopus (Plymouth), 6-0,6-2; Northvilie, 33; 3. Salem, 12; 4. Plymouth, 9; 5. Ho. 4: Carson Crandell (Novi) def. David Burcrek-Jaye def. Jared Timm-Kyie Wilson (tie) South Lyon and Canton, 5 each; 7. (tie) Benson (Salem), 6-3,6-0; semifinals: Crandell (South Lyon), 6-1,6-1. Livonia Churchill, Livonia Stevenson and South def. Andy Mitchell (Plymouth), 6-1,6-0; Benson No. 4: Nikhil Davarakonda-Nathan Farooq Lyon East, 7 each; 10. Livonia Franklin, 6; 11. def. Mike Hagan (N'vilie), 2-6,6-3,6-2. (Novi) def. Matt Satterfield-Andrew Ginnard Westland John Glenn, 2; 12. Wayne Memorial, 1. No. 1 doubles: Justin Farooq-Ameya Sohani (N'vilie), 6-1,6-2; semifinals: Davarakonda- INDIVIDUAL FLIGHT FINALS (Novi) def. Lee Schechter-Nick Kalweit (N'vilie), Farooq def. Drew Leist-Hank Eckhardt No. 1 singles:'Mani Mahadevan(Novi) 6-0,7-5; semifinals: Farooq-Schani def. (Plymouth), 6-0,6-0; Satterfield-Ginnard def. defeated Tim Wasielewski (N'vilie), 7-6 (7-3), Chad Dorton-Steve Trapp (Franklin), 6-1,6-0; John Mosley-Jimmy LaFontaine (Canton), 6-4, 6-2; semifinals: Mahadevan def. Brett Foster Schechter-Kalweit det. Max Korpalski-Pat 3-6,7-5. (Salem), no score available; Wasieiewski def. Bailey (Plymouth), 6-0,6-1. No. S: Anthony Rossi-Amo! Kamat (N'vilie) Kevin Renehan (Si. East), 6-4,6-1. No. 2: Greg Richard-Peter Zhang (Novi) def. def. Kyle McGuire-Matt McPfterson (Novi), 6-3, No. 2: Ryan Bell (Novi) def. Melvin Joseph Evan Gats-Albert Chen (N'vilie), 6-1.6-3; 2-6,7-5; semifinals: Rossi-Kamat def. Varun (N'vilie), 6-3,6-3; semifinals: Bell def. Erik Koch semifinals: Richard-Zhang def. Andy Steinman- Bandri-Steve Lee (Canton), 6-2,6-0; McGuire- (Stevenson), 6-4.6-2; Joseph def. Brock Foster Jose Peres (Salem), 6-2,6-0; Gatz-Chen def. McPherson def. Pat Moroney-Matt Cezat (Salem), 6-2,6-0. David Ding-Adam Payne (Canton), 6-2,6-3.' (Churchill), 6-1,6-0:

SIENA HEIGHTS UNIVERSITY INVITATIONAL 15, (tie) Mariel Meyers (Livonia Franklin), 97. WHAC MEN'S GOLF JAMBOREE (No. 6) WOMEN'S GOLF RESULTS WOLVERINE-HOOSIER ATHLETIC CONFERENCE Oct. 6 at Quail Ridge G.C. (Grand Rapids) Oct. 4 at Tecumseh Country Club ' WOMEN'S GOLF JAMBOREE (No. 6) TEAM STANDINGS:!. Davenport, 295; 2. TEAM STANDINGS: 1, Ferris State, 358 strokes; Oct. 3 at Quail Ridge G.C. (Grand Rapids) Indiana Tech, 310; 3, Cornerstone, 311; 4. 2. (tie) Madonna University and Kalamazoo TEAM STANDINGS: 1. Madonna University, Madonna, 312; 5. Aquinas, 328; 6. Siena Heights, College, 372 each: 4. Siena Heights, 413; 5. 353; 2. Indiana Tech, 358; 3. Aquinas, 360; 4. 339; 7. Concordia, 413, Calvin College, 422:56. Rochester College, no Cornerstone, 377; 5. Siena Heights, 392; 6. Individual medalist: Nick Boone (Davenport), team score. Davenport, 393; 7. Concordia, did not finish. 3-under 69. Individual medalist: Blaize Baumgartner Individual medalist: Jordan Essman (Indiana Madonna scorers: 3. (tie) Steve South (Livonia (Ferris State), 12-over 84. Tech), 5-over 77. Franklin), 75; 8. (tie) Kyle Lawery and Austin Madonna scorers: 3. Sara Simnitch, 89; 7, (tie) Madonna scorers: 3. (tie) Sara Simnith, 87; 6. Stlllman (Franklin), 78 each; 18. (tie) Brett Caitlin Steele, 93; 9. (tie) Chelsea Bathurst Mariel Meyers, 88; 7, (tie) Chelsea Bathurst and Quitiquit, 81; 24. (tie) Matt Robinson (Livonia (Livonia Stevenson), 94; 13. (tie) Jiilian Kioc. 96; Caitlin Steele, 89 each; 20. Jiliian Kloc, 98. Churchill), 84; 28. (tie) Nick Sears, 86.

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To submit an item for the religion www.olgcwineevent.org or call (734) Convention 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, 11, at Henry Ford Centennial Library Westland. The Salvation Army is at adults and all children). Everyone is calendar, fax it to (734) 591-7279 or 737-0755. Oct. 11, at Faith Lutheran Church, Auditorium, 16301 Michigan Ave., 2300 S. Venoy, between Michigan Ave. welcome. write: Religion Calendar, Observer' 30000 Five Mile, Livonia, For more Dearborn. No charge, pre-registration and Palmer. Newspapers, 36251 Schoolcraft, Oct. 10-11, at St. Sarkis Armenian • information, call (734) 421-7249. not required. Sponsored by Emmanuel Evenings of Evangelization The Detroit Lutheran Singers per­ Livonia, Ml 48150. Deadline for an Church, 19300 Ford Rd., off of Lutheran Church & School in Resume with Rev, Alex Kratz 7 p.m. form 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, at' announcement to appear in the Southfield Fwy. Dearborn, Includes And Silent Auction with more than Dearborn. Call Pastor Rod Zwonitzer Friday Oct. 17, at St. Michael the Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Thursday edition is noon Monday. Vegas Night Friday, Oct. 10 with 100 items Saturday, Oct. 11, at Warren at (313) 565-4002 or Elaine Pierani at Archangel Church, 11441 Hubbard, 14175 Farmington Rd„ Livonia, doors opening at 8 p.m. (Tickets $35, Road Church, 33445 Warren Rd., (313) 724-1979 or epierani@wowway. south of Plymouth Road, Livonia. Faith will be expressed by in such pre-purchased tickets include $50 Westland. Tickets $8 adults, $6 chil­ com. The evening begins with a Holy Hour beautiful anthems as "He Watching in chips; Texas Hold'em tournament dren under age 10. Dinner is at 6 p.m. followed by small-group discussions, Over Israel", from Mendelssohn's Wine tasting event Friday, Oct. 10, with tickets>$75); traditional bazaar with with Silent Auction beginning at 7 With David Dark on his book, The teaching and fellowship, The series "Elijah"; "The Lord Will Guide You tasting from 7-9 p.m. with dessert and Armenian food, drinks, vendors, out­ p.m. All proceeds support the Youth & Gospel According to America 9:30 continues Nov, 21, and Dec. 12. All Continually", by F. Swann and several afterglow until 10:30 p.m., in the lower door kids fun 1-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. Children's Ministries. For information a.m. to noon (9 a.m. registration) interested Catholics welcome. Call other familiar anthems. Featured in level of Our Lady of Good Counsel 11 (No charge). For more information, or tickets call Pastor Rick Jewett at Saturday, Oct. 11, at Trinity House (734) 261-1455, Ext. 200. Bring or buy the concert will be the debut of "We Parish School and adjacent grounds call (313) 336-6200, (734) 458-7301, Theatre, 38840 W. Six Mile at 1-275, study text "Go and Make Disciples" Are the Lord's." Composer Donald of the church in Plymouth. Tickets Livonia. Cost $5. For questions, call (U.S. Bishops) at September meeting. Busarow, well known Lutheran com­ $50, ticket holders must be 21 years The Southeast Michigan Synod Christians & The Challenge of Islam" (734)425-2800. Pumpkin patch poser and musician and founding or older to attend. Tickets must be Women of the Evangelical Lutheran A Balanced View presented by Adam Fall craft show Begins Friday, Oct. 17, and continues director of DLS, describes this piece purchase in advance. To order, visit Church of America hold their 8i-ennial S. Francisco 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, with to Oct. 31, with pumpkins of ai! sizes as a musical portrait of a life dedi- - over 70 crafters, at St. Theodore of and fall decoration for sale, at St. ca'ted to the Lord. Tickets $10 ($5 in Canterbury 8200 N.Wayne Road, Matthew's United Methodist Church, advance), $7 seniors and students 12 Westland. No charge. Also bake sale, 30900 W. Six Mile, Livonia. Hours are and over). Calf Dick Schaufelberger big raffle and food and beverages. noon to 7 p.m. Monday-Friday, and • (810) 220-8639 for tickets. Call (734) 425-4421. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. A Benefit concert book sale runs during the same hours 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, St. John for Sunday School and Church Oct, 24-26 with a bag sale 10 a.m. to Lutheran Church, 23225 Gil! Rd„ Ministries, hefd by International noon Oct. 26. The church women's west of Farmington Rd., south of Christian Education Association group holds a bake sale on Saturday Grand River, Farmington Hills, hosts . 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, and Sunday. Proceeds from all sales a benefit concert by Cross Chords to at First Church of the Na^arene go to various missions and the raise money for building and equip­ on Haggerty, north of Eight Mile, church's general fund. For informa­ ping Cpl. Joshua Hoffman's house Northville. Speakers Dr. Bruce Fong, tion, call (734) 422-6038. through Homes for our Troops. The Rev. Billy Walker. 30 workshops on SOCK (Support Our Capuchin concert features favorite contem-- Age 91. Of Southfield, Ml. October Kge /o. Of Farmington Hills, Ml. timely topics. Kitchen) nop porary Christian songs. The band is 2, 2008. Arrangements by THAYER- October 4, 2008. Arrangements by ROCK FUNERAL HOME, down­ THAYER-ROCK FUNERAL HOME,. Second time around Christian books. 6:30-9:3p p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, at Ford composed of members of St. John's town Farmington. downtown Farmmgton. Registration required only for work­ Field, Detroit. Tickets are $250 and contemporary praise band, plus shops. available by calling (313) 579-2100, additional musicians from the area. Non-denominational. ext 153, includes dinner and silent No charge for admission. A free-wiii Age 73, lifelong resident of Plymouth. Call (248) 557-5536 or visit www. auction. After Glow takes place after offering will be received to create Passed away October 7, 2008. She Age 86. October 6, 2008. Beloved iceaonline.org, the dinner at 9 p;m. in the South Cove barrier-free adaptations and the retired after nine years as a bus driver wife of the iate CM Scoggins and the for the Plymouth-Canton Schools. She late Denver Grumpier. Loving mother Plymouth/Canton CROP walk Lounge ($50 includes two drinks, use of technology to enable him to was a member of Northridge Church. of Liilia Dale, Robert (Jean), Charlotte Sunday, Oct. 12, registration at 1:30 unlimited dessert bar and coffee sta­ regain some of the independence She loved to play cards and visit casi­ (John), Golembiewski and Charles p.m. with walk beginning at 2 p.m. tion, and entertainment by Flashback that he has lost since being hit by nos, but most of all.she loved being (Christina) and step-mother of Carol from St. John's Episcopal Church, 574 Experience, an 80s band). The event sniper fire in Iraq. For more informa­ with her family. She is survived by (AH) Burks, and Paula (Bob) Newsom. her children, Marcia (Chris) Drake, Dearest grandmother of five and great- Born on June 17, 1917 in Highland S. Sheldon, Plymouth. For informa­ is included forthose who will be tion on Homes for Our Troops, visit Phyllis Maycock, Cheriiynn Collins, grandmother of eight. Family will Park General Hospital. Died October tion, contact Bill Brave at (734) 414- attending the traditional SOCK event. www.homesforourtroops.org. and Nancy (left) Good; ten grandchil­ receive friends Friday 3-7 pm at the 5,2008 in South Lyon. Her father was 9867 or [email protected]. Proceeds go to the Capuchin Soup Bible study dren; nine great-grandchildren; and Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Harry D. Kyser of Troy and mother Kitchen. A Word for you Bible Study contin­ six brothers and sisters. Interment at Six Mile Road, Livonia. Funeral was Bertha V. West of Parsons, Riverside Cemetery. Memorials may Services will take place Friday si 7 pm Kansas. Married (January 25, 1941) 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, Immanuei Sweetest Day dance ues 7 p.m. Tuesday Oct. 21, in the be made to Angela Hospice or the at the funeral home. The family appre­ to Oakland County Probate Judge Lutheran Church located at 27035 Featuring The Rhythm Society green room at the Bailey Recreation Michigan Heart Association. Arrange­ ciates memorial contributions to Norman R. Barnard (deceased 1998). Ann Arbor Trail, Dearborn Heights, Orchestra 8-11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, .Center, 36651 Ford Rd., Westland. The . ments entrusted to Schrader-Howell Michigan Lupus Alliance. Please They already owned the house in. will celebrate their 40th Anniversary at First Presbyterian Church of one hour study includes Praise and funeral Home, Plymouth. share a memory with the family at Troy and this was her resident until www.harryjwillfbneralhonie.com her passing.' She worked at S.S. with a special worship service and Northville, 200 E. Main. Tickets $20 Worship and the Word. All are wel­ Kresge in Birmingham. After her first fellowship immediately after the adults, $15 seniors/students age 18 come. For more information, call (313) child was born, she was a homemaker service. Immanuei Church was previ­ and over. Sorry no children, Call (248) 289-8336. and a lifelong resident of Troy. Her ously located near Tiger Stadium great-great-grandfather came to Troy 349-0911. Age 90, of Country Club Retirement until it was necessary to move the Girl genius 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, and ' Community. Passed away on Thurs­ from New York in the 1860's (settled day, October 2, 2008. She was born on land given to him by the church due to the building of 1-96. The ENDOW (Educating on the Nature 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, on Linden Place Farm near West Government for fighting in the War of We are the "Friendly Church on the . and Dignity of Women) event takes at Mt Hope Congregational Church, Elkton, Ohio. She was the daughter of 1812). Harriet is the fifth generation to live in Troy. She was active in the Trail". Please join us to celebrate!!! place 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, 30330 Schoolcraft, Livonia. Call (734) the late Frank. V, and Ruth H, Shafer. Caregiver's support group Oct, 18 and 25, at St. Aidan's Catholic 425-7280. After graduating from Miami First United Methodist Church of University, and further study at the Troy and Tray Study 'Club since 1945; St. John's Support Group for the Church, 17500 Farmington Rd., Livonia. University of Cincinnati, she became former Brownie and Cub scout leader; Caregiver's of Alzheimer's patients Girl Genius is an ENDOW middle school The Women's Guild of St Michael 4-H leader in Troy for 20 years; for­ Director of Dietetics at William or patients with other forms of program designed to teach Pope Catholic Church of Livonia invites Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, mer member and Chairman of the dementia meet the first and third John Paul H's message regarding the all interested crafters to participate Michigan, a position she held for 30 Troy Youth Assistance program; Troy 72, Ociobar 4, Beloved years. She was preceded in death by Animal control board; former member Friday of each month at 10 a.m. at St. dignity and vocation of women to 10 in their annua! Craft Fair and Sake husband of Laura. Dear father of her husband, Wesiev. She leaves a sis- of the Troy Historical Commission; John's Episcopal Church, 574 South to 13 year old girls on their God-given Sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday Oct Joann (Joseph) Greene. Mia Peterson. past President of ibe Troy Historical tcr. jt'iin S. kiraeofe oi'Moum Vernon. Sneidon, Plymouth. Respite care for nature, dignity ana: special roie In 25. in the cafeteria of St. Michael's Darvin (Tarrmryi iiiisj •Xndra Cooker. Ohio; ;*. niece, \ \m~ Kiracofc of New Society; Active in Civic affairs, your loved one will be provided. Call School, 11441 Hubbard, south of Grandfather 'of Jeff'ery, Ryan, York; a nephew Bruce kiracor'e of including the Troy Women's Society society. Call (734) 425-5950. Cost Is Michael. Brian, Drew, Mitchell, Howard, Ohio; and a grand-niece of Christian Service, Troy Animal Connie McNutt at (734) 895-1426 $30 per girl, mentors free. Lunch is Plymouth Road. 8-foot-long tables Joseph and Sarah. Brother of Charles, Owner's Association, Troy Citizen's Ahoy Kiracofe of Columbus, Ohio. A for more information. This group provided. are available for rent at 325 each. John, Anthony and Victor. Committee for Schools, Election Memorial Service will be held in the is authorized by the Alzheimer's Applications available at parish Arrangements Santeiu & Son chapel at First Congregational Church Precinct worker and chairman, and Funeral Home. the Troy Township Volunteer Fire Association. 8:30 a.m. to 1p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, office or on-line at www.livoniastmi- in Mount Vernon on Tuesday, October chael.org. A photo of the item(s) sold 14, 2008 at 7 pm. No date has yet Department. Most recently an avid Living rosary at Northville Christian Assembly, supporter of the History of Troy by been set for a service at the West 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, at St. must be submitted. giving her 1S37 resident to the City' 41355 Six Mile. Tables available, 6 ft. Elkton Friends Meeting in West Michael the Archangel Church 11441 long $18 each, 5 ft. round $15 each, Elkton, Ohio. The • Dowds-Snyder because of its historical value. Mother Funeral Home, in Mount Vernon. of Frederick (wife, Kit) of Hubbard, south of Plymouth Rd., standard racks $3 each. Admission Applications are now being, Ohio, assisted the family with Washington, Ml; Robert (wife, Mary) Livonia. All area Catholics invited to '$1, Strollers welcome. Contact for the Fall Craft Show noon to 6 arrangements. This obituary and of Lake Orion, MI: Harold is deceased (wile, Pat) of Shelby Twp., participate in this spiritual experience [email protected]. p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, and 10 a.m. to 4 online condolences can be accessed in which a person or small group rep­ Annual church tour p.m. Saturday, Oct, 25, at Riverside at: www.snyderfuneralhomes.com Ml: Ronald (wife, Laura) of Metamora, MI; Sandra Elwood (hus­ resents each bead of the rosary and Join us Saturday, Oct. 18 to visit an Park Church of God, 11771 Newburgh, band, Tom) of New Hudson, MI; and leads the prayer it represents. The eclectic mix of Catholic.parishes in Livonia. For details, call (734) 464- Richard (wife, Cheryl) of Troy, Ml, She has 16 grandchildren and 18 ceremony is held by candlelight and Detroit: The Cathedra! of the Most great-grandchildren. Sister of Virginia as each prayer is offered a candle is Blessed Sacrament, Old St. Mary s Schfabach of Livonia, Ml and the late lit to represent that particular bead. in Greektown, and St, Hyacinth. Two 5-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24. at Good Hope Betty Smith. Visitation was held ai The ceremony, which commemorates tour buses leave St. Aidan parish Lutheran Church, 28680 Cherry Hill, Price Funeral Home, 3725 Rochester Age 81, October 5, 2008. Of Livonia. October as the month of the Rosary * at 9:15 a.m. and return at 4:30 p.m. Garden City. A silent auction will Beloved father of Nancy (Bruce) Road (bet. Big and Wattles Roads). follows the parish's monthly day of Soulby, Aileen (Bud) Harris, Lioyd Troy (248-689-0700). Funeral Service Space is limited to 110 slots and costs also be held. Cost is $7 adults, S3.50 (Maureen) Briggs. Richard R. was held at First United Methodist Eucharistic Adoration in which the only $20 per person, which includes children ages 4-11, free for kids under Church of Troy, 6363 Livernois Road, (Christina) Briggs, EHert (Fred) Leach, church is open for adoration from 10 lunch at the New Parthenon restau­ age 3. Tickets can be purchased at the Troy: Memorials should he directed to Barbara (Terry) p'Neii, iames a.m. until closing ceremonies at 7 p.m. rant in Greektown, Sign up today by door. For more information, call (734) (Rachelle) Briggs, Jeffrey Briggs and the Troy Historical Society-Heritage mother of his children, Margaret Fund and the First United Methodist For information, call (734) 261-1455, emailing David Conrad: davidjeon- 427-3660. Rariders. Brother of Muriel -Bradley. Church of Troy. Interment White ext.200. [email protected] or calling Chapel Memorial Cemetery, Troy. Many grandchildren and great-grand­ Youth meeting . (734) 425-5950. Share memories at 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Oct 24, children. Funeral Service 11 am St. Edith is planning a mission trip Mass of anointing and 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. Thursday at thci.R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Ret, October 6, 2008. Age 77, of www.pricefuneralhome.neS. to New Orleans April 13-18 for high St Michael the Archangel Church 25 ($2 bag sale) in the fellowship Livonia. Share a memory of Richard at Bioomfield Hills. Beloved husband of school students and young adults of Livonia invites all area Catholics hall at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, www.rggrharris.eom Pamela (nee Dittrieh), the late Clare through the National Relief Network recovering from a serious illness, 39020 Five Mile, between Newburgh Redfield (nee Palms) and the late to help people still recovering from Elizabeth Louise Wagoner (nee facing surgery, or suffering from a and Haggerty, Livonia. One quarter Thompson), Dear father of David hurricanes Katrina and Gustave. chronic health condition to attend a of the proceeds are given directly Passed away Oct. 5, 2008. She was (Jean), Mary Rediiejd Wood, William There will be an informational meet­ special Mass of Anointing 1:30 p.m. to charities such as Lutheran Social born April 5,1916inYpsilanti, MI and (Julie), Michelle Redfield (Fred ing 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, in the Saturday, Oct. 18, at 11441 Hubbard, Services Michigan, the Smile Train; was raised in Detroit. Mrs. Hill earned Gale), Lisa Daitch (Joshua) and St. Edith Youth Group room at 15089 south of Plymouth Rd. All Catholics Central United Methodist Church her BA as an English major at Albion Wendy Merrion. Loving grandfather College in 1938 and was a member of of Patrick, Timothy, Kelsey, Gordon, Newburgh, south of Five Mile. For interested in receiving anointing Noah Shoes Project, O.A.T.S. and "Alpha Chi Omega Sorority. She then John. Natalie, Ethan, Matthew and more information, call Kim Rize at should call the parish office at (734) for those in Texas impacted by. •worked as a legal secretary prior to her A.J. Brother of John (Arlene), (734) 464-6621 261-1455, ext 200 so that the church Hurricane Ike. Part of the profits marriage to Edward J. Hill, M.D. After William (Lyn), -Anthony Fruhauf Mass confusion their marriage, they moved to (Georgetta), Ennis Fruhauf and the will be able to prepare for the num­ assist the church's youth group who California for Dr. Hill's deployment as late Nicholas (Ellen), Son of the late Series on the celebration of the Mass ber of people attending. will be traveling to New Orleans for a surgeon in the US Navy during Harold and Alma. Michael was bap­ 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Oct, 15,22 Afl-you-can-eat pancakes a national youth gathering and mis­ "WWII. Returning to Michigan after the tized and remained very active at and 29, at St. Aidan Catholic Church, The Ushers' Ciub of St. Michael the sion work. war, the family settled in Bioomfield Christ Church (Episcopal) Cranbrook HiHs where Mrs. Hil! became a home- in numerous ministries, including The first five "billed" lines of an 17500 Farmington'Road., north of Archangel Parish in Livonia contin­ npewerinq women maker and raised her family. She was a music, vestry, ushers and lay minister. obituary are published at no cost. Six Mile, Livonia. Presenter David ues their 30-plus year tradition of Catholic Women's Conference put history buff and an avid reader, She Michael earned his Bachelors in All additional lines will be Conrad. No charge. Please RSVP by aii-you-can-eat" pancake breakfasts on by Archdiocese of Detroit 8:30 . Business Administration at Unh$£rsity loved crossword puzzles, traveling, charged at $4 per line. You may calling (734) 425-5950. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the third a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at collecting antiques and maintaining of Michigan and worked for several place a picture-of your loved one manufacturing enterprises in Volunteers need Sunday of each month, beginning Macomb Community College Sports S the family's genealogy. She was the for an additional cost of only $6. "beloved wife ofthe late Edward J. Hill, Southeast Michigan. Michael pur­ The Salvation Army invites the com­ Sunday, Oct, 19, in the school caf­ Expo Center, 14500 E. 12 Mile, Warren. Symbolic emblems may be M.D., past Chief of Plastic Surgery at chased Fordsell Machine Products in munity to partner with them this eteria at 11441 Hubbard, south of Speakers include Eleanor Josaitis, 1984 and had dozens of friends and included at no cost (example; Harper Hospital/Detroit Medical holiday season by donate a day or Plymouth Rd., with an expanded co-founder of Focus: HOPE, and Sister Center; loving mother of Edward associates during that time until its American Hags, religious (Michele) and Stephen Hill and sale in 1997. He was a vivacious char­ symbols, etc.) just a few hours. Opportunities range menu that features pancakes, Nancy Murray who travels the world Christine (Mike) Haller; cherished acter and shared numerous hobbies from adopting a family or child to bell scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, performing the one-woman play grandmother of Steven (Joanna), and interests including gardening, ringing, Christmas in-take assistance, hashbrowns, and assorted breakfast based on the life of St Catherine David, Meghan and Patrick (Kathy Corvettes, travelling, photography, ice and many others. Sign up by calling .beverages. Meals are served buffet- of Siena, The inspirational day cel­ Rivkin) Hill, Jacqueline (Paul) cream, model .trains and classical INaughton and Kimberly and Lindsay music. He was a magnificent man and volunteer coordinator Sandy Kollinger style at family friendly prices: $5, ebrates the 20th anniversary of Pope Bailer; dear great-grandmother of a tower of strength possessing a won­ at (734) 722-3660 or online at www. adults, $3 children ages 4-11, free for John Paul H's Apostolic Letter On Alex, Tyler, Darby and Owen; dearest derful sense of humor. He is loved ringbell.org and choosing Wayne/ children under age 3, $15 a family (2 the Dignity and Vocation of Women. sijster of the late Frederic (the late beyond words and will be missed by wilt be placed In the next svsilabls issue. Tickets $45 adults, $35 students. For Mary Louise) and the late Eric countless family and friends. He (Madeline) Lathrop; fond aunt of sev­ brought so much joy and laughter to information, call (313) 237-5806 or eral nieces and nephews. Visitation many people in business and commu­ visitwww.aodwomensministry.org. •Wetl, Oct. 8th, 5 pra until time of nity. "He had one heck of a ride." ife.com itinera! service at 7 pm at Wffl. H. • Family wii] receive friends Friday 3-8 orfaxtti: Scott Funeral Home, 1100 Greenleaf pm at AJ. Desmond and Sons (Vasu, Musztuk Ave., Wilmette. Interment private at Rcdgers & Conoeli Chapel). 32515 Willow Grove Cemetery, Armada, MI, Woodward (btwn 13-14 Mile), In lieu of flowers, memorial contribu­ Memorial service Saturday 11a.m. at tions may be made to Albion College, Christ Church Cranbrook, (Lone Pine Office of Annual Giving, 611 E. Porter west of Woodward), Bioomfield HiHs. St., Albion, MI 49224 or AMDF Memorial tributes to the Michael B. (American Macular Degeneration Redfield Memorial Music Fund at Foundation), P.O. Box. 515, Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church or toll tee Northampton, MA 01061. Share a Rd., Bioomfield Hills, ME 48304. memory at www.mem.com. 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BY LINDA ANN CHOMIN O&ESTAFFWRiTER BEAUTY IS BELIEVING TOUR Tween girls might be a little sur­ What: Author Nar\cy Rue talks to tween prised when author Nancy Rue asks girls (ages 9-12) and their moms about if they'd give their dog a cigarette the challenges of growing up or pour beer into his water bowl. When: 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 The Nashville author is simply try­ Where: NorthRidge Church, 49555 N. ing to shock young girls into taking care of their body by telling them Territorial at Ridge, Plymouth "if you wouldn't do, that to your Tickets: $10 per girl, adults free. Space cocker spaniel, don't do it to your­ is limited. Register at www.northridge- self." church.com, click on kids to Faithgirlz. The riveting presentation is For questions, call ¢734) 414-7777 part of the Faithgirlz! Beauty is Believing tour (www.faithgirlz.com) for ages 9-12, Saturday, Oct. 18, at sage through her books "without NorthRidge Church in Plymouth. beating them about the head with a Faithgirlz! is a collection of books, Bible," products and resources designed "they are not allowed to be little for tween Christian girls to grow girls anymore," said Rue. "One and develop emotionally, physically little girl by age 12 had 6,000 text and spiritually. Author Nancy Rue gives a workshop for messages in one month. Where is Rue (nancyrue.com) has writ­ tween girls and moms at NorthRidge Church the time to imagine, to play, to be ten more than 100 books for teens in Plymouth on Saturday, Oct. 18. little girls before they're out there This is one of two new books by Nancy Rue. and pre-teens to help guide them facing a tough world? Many are Nancy Rue answers questions from tween Lucy Rooney is a fiery tomboy who questions through a period when celebrity and taking care of it. God gave you over-scheduled. Parents feel she's readers in her new book. everything, even God. The novel, for ages role models look more like girls that temple." gotta keep up. I would ask them 8 to 12, provides inspiration to live a life of gone wild. The morning consists of Rue says the biggest obstacle fac­ to choose one sport and one activ­ whole life to grow into two hour-long workshops, an inter­ ing tween girls today is parents who ity that they'd like to do this term. who you are," said Rue, whose active presentation, crafts and a expect them to grow up too fast. Because of the hectic pace parents daughter, Marijean, 29, still "The workshop is a unique experi­ book signing. She was raised in Florida where her find girls really get bored easily, calls several times a day for ence. They're not going to sit and be Til speak to them about Girl biggest challenge as the baby in the but there's books, friends to talk to. answers to questions she has as a talked at. There's an opportunity to Politics, the issues girls face with family was being held back from All that activity stifles creativity or newly wed. do crafts, have books signed, form their friends, 'Friendship Flubs' and exploring all that she was and could even from developing their faith." Rue goes to her daughter for Faithgirlz clubs where they take a how to fix them, the drama queen be. Rue went on to teach at public Parents, on the other hand, face advice as well. Marijean helped pledge and form their own clubs so who cries at the drop of a hat and schools in Virginia and Nevada their own set of challenges. compile answers for Rue's newest they're together with girls strug­ about choosing your battles. Maybe for 16 years but later started writ­ "It's being able to take a stand to book. "Dear Nancy" answers young gling with the same things they are, things could be a little more calm ing teen books. She grew up in a say I know what everybody else is girls' questions about growing up. to be decent Christian girls." and what part hormones play in Christian home and tries to look at doing but it's time to slow down. As part of the Beauty is Believing that," said Rue. "We'll talk about the way Jesus lived and live her life Friendships are important. It's time Tour she'll sign her latest "Lucy" ichomini&riometowniife.com loving the body that God gave you accordingly. Rue's conveys her mes- to find out who you are. You have a books as well. (734)953-2145

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See Tom Carey's "Scary Sci-fi and Monsters," now on display at the Paint Creek Center for the Arts in Rochester. get ready New exhibits showcase shadow What: Two new exhibitions will host hands-on workshops to get all ages involved in art. puppetry, found objects at PCCA A Keeper: Craft art from found objects with artists Amanda Thatch and Andrew Thompson, BY STEPHANIE ANGELYN CASOLA whether it was monster movies on Sir in accordance with their show "Accumulation" BY STEPHANIE ANGELYN CASOLA 0&t STAFF WRITER Graves Ghastly or Catholic iconog­ which runs through Nov. 8. The workshop OSE STAFF WRITER raphy," he said in a recent interview. is free and open to ail ages, noon-2 p.m. Since the season of thrills and chills "I had a lot of nightmares either way. Who hasn't wondered what is upon us, The Paint Creek Center I think drawing monsters became a Saturday, Oct. 11. The opening reception is set Darth Vader or Batman might for the Arts has invited back an Ann way to own that fear." for 7-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10. look like up close? Who hasn't Arbor-based artist whose prints He earned his bachelor's degree in Get Spooked: Make shadow puppets and hoped for a peek at the wide- showrn during this summer's Uneasy fine art from Wayne State University monster masks with Ann Arbor's Tom Carey, brimmed hat worn by the exhibit really drew a crowd. Tom and his master's degree from the in accordance with his solo show "Scary venerable Wicked Witch Carey will take over the First Floor Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Monsters" which runs through Nov. 8. The of the West in The Wizard Gallery for his first solo show at the Arts in Philadelphia. His work can workshop is free and open to al! ages, noon-2 ofOz? Rochester art house. It's appropriately be seen in the Print Collection of Now's your chance. titled Scary Monsters. the New York Public Library, and p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18. The opening reception A new exhibit featured Much of the show is made up of Carey has exhibited here in his home wiil be 7-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10. at The Henry Ford in Carey's relief prints, monster creations state as well as in Pennsylvania and Where: Paint Creek Center for the Arts, 407 Dearborn gives movie he's applied to handmade paper. Mary Maryland. Pine St., Rochester. buffs and sci-fi fans a Fortuna, exhibition director for the "He's done some really interest­ More information: Call the PCCA at (248) 651- chance to investigate PCCA said it's not the center's regular ing things," Fortuna said. "He's 4110 or visit www.pccart.org. the iconic images set practice to time exhibits to coincide created Indonesian-style shadow forth in films ranging with Halloween but Scary Monsters puppets on sticks." The puppets from The Terminator "was just a great fit." inspired the exhibit, but won't be on to Indiana Jones, Star She said the images range from the display. He created them in 2007 Wars to Ghostbusters. familiar — inspired by classic monster to accompany performances with More than 40 items movies like Mothra and Godzilla's the psych-folk band Monster Island ~ costumes, accesso­ Revenge — to Carey's own imagined for shows at Detroit's UFO Factory, ries and even vehicles creations. And Fortuna described Zeitgeist Gallery and the Museum of — have been assembled them as "warm and friendly" rather Contemporary Art-Detroit. by the Science Fiction than really scary. "I made the (linoleum) cuts based Museum and Hall Carey said he hopes the timing of on photos of the shadow puppets in of Fame in Seattle's the show "will inspire people to stop action," said Carey. "I really like the Experience Music b\ and check out my witchy imagery." silhouette effect on vividly covered Project to create The Detroit native has been draw­ space." Those images became the basis Out of This World: ing monsters since the tender age of Scary Monsters. It includes his lino- Extraordinary of 4. "When I was a kid I was fasci­ Tom Carey's colorful prints are based on shadow Costumes of Film and nated (and) repulsed by vivid imagery Please see MONSTERS, D2 puppets he created. See it al! in "Scary Monsters." Television. The family-friend­ ly exhibit arrived just in time for Halloween and will HALLoiA/OTfiAP/^«S continue through the holiday season. ART Road, in Canton. Call (734) 453 -3710 or Blood Bath and Beyond: And Blood Jeanine Head Miller, cura­ PHOTO COURTESY Of £MP|SFM Scary Monsters: Tom Carey's Scary visit www.dmartstudio.com. Bath and Beyond is showing Oct. 10-Nov. tor of Domestic Life and Leisure Monsters exhibit is open just in time for STAGE 1, at Planet Ant Theatre, 2357 Caniff, at The Henry Ford, noted that This Batman costume, featured in the spooky season, running through Nov. Thrills & Chills 3 — A Halloween Hamtramck. Call (313) 365-4948. dressing in costumes has moved 1997's "Batman S Robin," is part of 8, at the Paint Creek Center for the Arts. Special: The MaxM. Fisher Music SCREEN from trick-or-treat child's play the "Out of This Worfd^' exhibit at An opening reception is set for 7-9 p.m. Theatre revives this classic for kids. On Penn Theatre: Brace yourselves, into the adult realm. With the The Henry Ford. Oct. 10, and a workshop is set for noon to Oct. 25 celebrate Rock O'Ween with the movie-lovers, for the Shocktober Classic growth of popularity for science 2 p.. Oct. 18, all at 407 Pine, Rochester. Candy Band, at 3700 Woodward Ave., Movie Series, featuring Creature From fiction movies, video games OUT OF THIS WORLD Call (248) 651-4110 or visit www.pccart. Detroit. Call (313) 576-5111. the Black Lagoon, Oct. 9; Them! Oct. 16; and role-playing games, adults org. "They're Coming to Get You Barbra": House of Wax, Oct. 23; and Frankenstein, are dressing up more than ever, What: A collection of costumes Harvest Pumpkin Painting: D&M Art The Majestic Theatre presents a night Oct. 30 at the Penn Theatre. All movies added Terry Hoover, chief archi­ made famous in film and televi­ Studio gets in on the act of this artistic of undead musical theater, with the pro­ roll at 7 p.m. Tickets $3. The theater is vist and film historian at The sion, available from the Science fall activity, Oct. 23-29, at 28691N. Lilley duction Night of the Living Dead: The at 760 Penniman Ave., in Plymouth. Call Henry Ford. And Out of This Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame Musical, Oct. 30, at 4140 Woodward Ave., (734)453-0870. World showcases several outfits at Seattle's Experience Music . Detroit. Call (313) 833-9700 for details. Detroit Film Theater: Boston's Alloy that have inspired costumes over Project. lb Halloween Hocus Pocus: Children Orchestra will return to perform live dur­ the years — as well as fueled our are welcome at the Marquis Theatre's ing the films, The Last Command, Oct. pop culture-soaked imagina­ When: The museum is open 9:30 Halloween Hocus Pocus, running Oct. 11- 24; Underworld, Oct. 25 and Chang: The tions. a.m.-5 p.m; daily and the exhibit 12,18-19,24-26, at 135 Main, Northville. Drama of the Wilderness a,ndNosferatu: The exhibit travels through runs Oct. .11,2008 to Jan. 11,2009 Call (248) 349-8110 or visit www.north- A Symphony of Horror on Oct. 26, all at concepts — from early ideas of Where: The Henry Ford Museum, villemarquistheatre.com. 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit. Call (313) hero and villain to the wonder 20900 Oakwood B!vd„ Dearborn. Murder by Poe: Adult audiences can 833-7900 orvisitwww.dia.org/dft. that is George Lucas's Star Wars Museum admission: $14 adults, get in on the stage fright with the mysteri­ Redford Theatre: The Historic franchise to the creation of cos­ $13 seniors and $10 youths; ous Murder by Poe, running through Redford Theatre offers up House of Wax, tumes inspired by both litera­ Nov. 3 at Meadow Brook Theatre, in 3D with glasses, Oct. 17-^18 and a ture and film. members and children four and on the campus of Oakland double-feature of The Invisible Man and "The costumes displayed in under are free. University at Squirrel and House of Frankenstein on Oct. 24-25, at this exhibit are just as much a More information: Cali (313) Walton roads, Rochester Hills. 17360 Lahser Road, Detroit. Visit www. part of our pop culture as the 982-6001 or visit www.thehenry- Tickets $30-$39, at www.ticket- ford.org. master.com or call (248) 377-3300. Please see HALLOWEEN, D2 Please see COSTUMES, D2 (*) Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, October 9,2008 www.hometowntife.com

PARADES Barn. (734) 466-2410. ' 72nd annual Halloween Haunted Hallows: Dusk Parade: Kicking off at the through midnight Oct. 10,11, corner of Martin and Bates 17,18,24,25,31 and November! movies in which they were featured," said redfbrdtheatre.com. streets near Shain Park, 1. Dusk until 11 p.m. on October Miller, a Plymouth resident. "The designers Movies in the Moonlight: this Birmingham tradition 12,19,26,30 and November ; of these wonderful pieces of clothing com­ Downtown Rochester will . begins at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2. Acres of spooky stuff. $15, ; bined color and style with the right cultural host a trick-or-treat event 26. Come early to visit The not for the meek. Presented by * cues and historical traditions and created for costumed kids begin­ Community House's own the VFW Post 9885. 6440 Hix I these memorable fashions with which we ning at 4:30 p.m. culminat­ pumpkin patch, open from 1-4 Road, Westland, between Ford will forever associate our favorite charac­ ing in a costume parade at p.m., where you'll find cookie Road and Warren Road. www. ters." East Street and University decorating, moon bounces, haunted-hallows.coni (734) The first item visitors will notice is at 6:15 p.m. The parade ends Halloween crafts and more. 751-4312. the pointy black'hat worn by Margaret at the Farmer's Market lot, Call (248) 644-1700. Haunted Hike at Heritage Hamilton in The Wizard ofOz. "When and at 7 p.m. Lucido Fine 7th Annual Trick or Treat. Park: Not recomme&ded costumes were created, they harkened Jewelry sponsors a viewing of Parade: Princesses, pirates, for children under 7- On back to cultural cues," said Miller. Scooby Doo at E. Third and ghosts, goblins, bees and bun­ Farmington Road, between Viewers instantly associated The Wicked Water streets. The live action nies are invited to Canton's 10 and 11 mile roads in Witch of the West with the commonly film is rated PG. It all hap­ Summit on the Park, 3:30-6 Farmington Hills. Oct. 23, accepted idea of a witch, a villain in pens Oct. 25 in Rochester, p.m. Oct. 30. The parade kicks 7:30-9 p.m., $5; Oct. 24 7:30- black. When compared with Glinda call (248) 656-0060 or visit off at the Recreation entrance, 9:30 p.m., $7; Oct. 25,7:30- the Good Witch — who wore flowing DowntownRochesterMI.com and moves through the build- 9:30 p.m., $7- fabrics in lighter colors, it was easy to for details. ilng with surprises filling every Corn Maze: Bloomfield identify who was good, and who was room — including appear­ Township's Historic Bowers Turn of the Century ances by Hannah Montana Farm open Fridays and Hoover and Miller shared another Spooks: The Henry Ford pres­ and Strawberry Shortcake. Saturdays through Oct. 27 interesting example of this juxtaposi­ ents a vintage Hallowe'en cel­ Children 10 and under. $5 per Beginner's and advanced tion in the form of the iconic leather ebration in Greenfield Village family/$10 per non-resident mazes. Flashlights permitted. jacket. One featured in the exhibit was Oct. 10-12,17-19 and 24-26. family. Call (734) 394-5460. $8 for adults and $6 for chil­ worn by Arnold Schwarzenegger in The with time slots available every Halloween Happenings at dren ages 6-11. Children ages Terminator. It's imposing and struc­ half hour, from 6:30-9 p.m. the Village 5 and under admitted free. tured, battered and black. Another, worn Tickets $12.75-$15, includes 1219 E. Square Lake Road, by Harrison Ford as archeologist and a treat bag. Children two and Party & Parade: Costumed west of Adams Road. www. adventurer in the Indiana Jones series under admitted free. Follow the children are invited to enjoy BloomfieldMaze.com. has an entirely different aesthetic. "The jack-o-lantera-lit paths to fill a ghostly games, eat snacks, Special Event: At the leather has a softer feel, it's a lighter goody bag and keep an eye out win prizes and of course, get above location, Saturday, Oct. color," said Hoover, who resides in for the Headless Horseman. some candy, at the parks at The 20 from 6:30-10:30 p.m., Farmington Hills. Admission includes a free treat Village of Rochester Hills, 5- is a haunted forest, friendly The costumes reveal much more than bag. The Eagle Tavern is also 6:30 p.m. Oct. 31. Visit www. barn, music, bonfire, and hay just a sense of the characters wearing offering Fall dining packages villageofrochesterhills.com. rides. $10 at the gate or $8. them. In the case of The Highlander with a menu of squash apple TRICK OR TREAT QUI Bloorrlfield Hills Schools attire worn by Christopher Lambert, cider chutney, roasted quail, The Great Pumpkin Caper: Recreation Dept. (248) 433- Miller noted the combination of fur beefsteak pie, stuffed pumpkin From 5:30-7 p.m. on Oct. 30, 0885. and armor calls attention to a rugged and more for $4775-$50. Call ghosts and goblins will wan­ The Haunted Winery: world where animalistic characters (313) 982-6001 or visit www. der the streets of downtown Adults $10, children 52 inches fight to survive. Hoover said the thehenryford.org. Plymouth, loading their trick or and under admitted for $5. clothing can also call attention to time Have a Spooky Time: Join treat bags to the brim. 31505 Grand River Avenue, periods, like the futuristic sleekness the cake walk or donut-eating ETC. Farmington. Look for the of early Star Trek series attire, as well contest at The YWCA-Oakland Stories From the Shadows: smokestacks. (248) 477-8833. as professions — considering the pilot-like­ Branch Annual Halloween Canton Leisure Services offers www.thehauntedwinery.com/7 ness of Luke Skywalker's stark orange X-Wing Party, 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. a family-friendly evening html 11, at 839 S. Crooks Road, in of spooky stories, 4-7 p.m. Tunnel of Terror: Haunted - Also sure to make a splash with Star Wars Trekkies wil! recognize this Klinoon warrior costume in Clawson, call (248) 435-9100. Sunday, Oct. 12, at Lower House by the Rochester Area . fans, is the Samurai-inspired black armor The Henry Ford's latest exhibit. Pick a Pumpkin Patch: Stop Rouge River Recreation Trail, Jaycee every Friday and worn by uber-villain Darth Vader. Set in a by The Village of Rochester at Morton Taylor and Michigan Saturday in October from cylindrical case like the other costumes, its choices about color, style, scale and materials, Hills Pumpkin Patch noon-5 Ave. in Canton. Cost is $8-$10, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. $10 per striking image makes one realize, as in watch­ and incorporate historical traditions and cul­ p.m. Oct. 18-19 in Festival Park, register at (734) 394-5460 or person.. Location is Rochester t ing the films, that no one truly sees what lies tural cues into their memorable designs," said and pick your perfect pumpkin. www.canton-mi.org. Municipal Park at Pine Street behind that mask, as Hoover noted. Miller. "We forever associate our favorite char­ Get it carved free by profession­ HAUNTED HOUSES west of Main Street and north And Batman fans can compare the way the acters with the extraordinary costumes that al pumpkin artists noon-4 p.m. Pumpkin Fest Haunted of University Drive. From noon images have changed from sidekick Robin's help define them." Saturday. Proceeds of pumpkin Barn: Great for kids ages 12 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18, it's, Robin Hood-inspired and rather simple, car- She anticipates the new exhibit will be very sales will benefit the Oakland and under. Admission $.50 per kid friendly. ($2 with a canned toonish get-up from the television series to well-received at The Henry Ford. "We think it Cobras U-14 Travel Softball person. The horse stalls there food donation. Parents admit­ the eerie Batman costume worn by George will be very popular," she said. "It's a wonder­ team. The Village also will offer are taken over by friendly mon­ ted free that day.) www.roches- Clooney in Batman £s? Robin to the sparkly ful opportunity to be able to get up close with apple cider, snacks, hayrides, sters. (Scary ones are based on terareajaycees.org green suit of Jim Carrey's Riddler in Batman your favorite characters." face painting and family fun request.) Oct. 17-19 & 24-26,29 Forever. 1-3 p.m. Oct. 19. 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Artist Ton) Carey •\ > . 1W.I performs a puppet. leum cut prints and larger watercolors depicting show to ; sea monsters and robots in bright colors, which coincide he considers reminscent of a dream sequence in with live a B-movie. music by Carey is offering a workshop and will give a Monster . demonstration on shadow puppetry for those in Island. attendance Oct. 18. He'll teach patrons how to create a shadow puppet and a monster mask and end the afternoon with an improvised perfor­ mance using those items. Coinciding with Carey's solo show, visitors will find Amanda Thatch and Andrew Thompson's »-*-••: 1 ii1 • i" joint installation, Accumulation, on the main floor. The artists share studio and living quarters but view the concept of accumulation very dif­ ferently. Thompson sees it as a resource for his OREN work. "My aesthetic approach is to compose 'stuff' into works that tell a narrative or create The artists will also offer a workshop, show­

«&• an intimate space of retreat," he said. But Thatch casing just how found materials can be trans­ reiterates that while accumulation of stuff "is formed into sculpture. comforting to him," it makes her nervous. "We're interested in creating many different ; "I have been fixated on the idea of mobility ways of appealing to parents and their kids, and - for as long as I can remember, and therefore the encouraging them to interact with art and art- . 1 1 acquisition of stuff is problematic," she said. The ists," said Fortuna, "to see these are just people."; creative couple will showcase their divergent She hopes the gallery talks and workshops bring viewpoints during the opening reception 7-9 a new understanding to art patrons of all ages p.m. Friday, Oct. 10. In preparation, Fortuna — to show that anyone can create and appreciate said, "they're making clouds out of puffed up art. plastic grocery bags. The space is not recogniz- .. •• y [email protected] I (248) 901-2567

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Forest Grill was created and atmosphere as "very person­ a wide variety of options to suit a loft and office green able, not pretentious" and offer­ — including more than 50 vari­ What: Chef Brian Polcyn's new­ building designed by Victor ing "personal attention without eties that may be purchased by Saroki and. Associates and con­ being intrusive." the glass. est restaurant, an American structed just east of Woodward When, it comes to the menu, Because Gilbert and Plaza bistro featuring local ingredients Avenue on Forest. In it, Polcyn, produce is purchased locally work closely, the entrees and and highlighting green practices. Gilbert and Plaza aimed to cre­ and all food comes from within wines are paired to perfection. Where: 735 Forest Ave., in the ate a restaurant that would offer a 300-mile radius, Gilbert said. 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Confit Butter Sauce have And the contemporary decor, Seating: 65 seats indoors and .1 -«-; Customers expect a high level emerged as early favorites. while subtle and airy, suits the 30 on the heated outer patio, as of quality in the menu and ser­ The lunch menu features restaurant. Silverware, stem­ weather permits. vice, he saic^ But they intended everything from clay oven- ware and dishes were chosen Reservations: Strongly recom­ baked pizza to panini to with high quality in mind, Plaza for Forest Grill to be the sort of mended, (248) 258-9400 neighborhood restaurant where comforting soups like Tomato said. One of the best compli­ the clientele would return regu­ Bisque in Puff Pastry. "We're ments he received was that the larly. not locked into our menu," said restaurant reminded a diner of of look, we do feel very pleased," Plaza, who resides in Troy, Gilbert. 'In many ways we are a bistro in New York City, very said the service itself sets the the anti-restaurant. 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BY LANA MINI cer arid keeping places like The The juried, all-media art show OUR TOWN STAFF WRITER Community House open and provides a forum for Michigan running. The Community House artists to exhibit, demonstrate What: A local fine arts show Troy resident Denise Little's offers unique enrichment classes. and sell their work. Art ranges juried by Arbara Heller, Chief enthusiasm is contagious. It's the home-base where many from traditional to contempo­ Conservator, The Detroit nonprofit groups gather; it's rary. Spend five minutes in her Institute of Arts. world of art, community and where weddings are celebrated New this year, is a "Teal hope and you just may catch her and where children learn to Exhibit," focusing on the color When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thursday zest for living. dance. teal which is also the designated through Saturday, Oct. 16-18 Little is the co-chair of the Our Our Town, an event that sells color forovaria n cancer aware­ Where: The Community House, Town Art Show and Art Sale in fine art, help supports it all. ness. Last year, Little — who 380 South Bates St., Birmingham, Birmingham — her goal is to The 2008 show, Oct. 16-18, in has been involved with Meadow (248) 644-5832, www.communi- bring people together, and that's its 22nd year, is chaired by Little Brook Concours d'Elegance tyhouse.com. not a cliche. and Pamela Gerber. It showcases and also ran the art gallery Admission: Free "Art speaks to everyone," Little 397 pieces of artwork from 226 Arteria during the 1980s — was said. 'And you can do wonderful artists and will award $10,000 in diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Special: The opening night pre­ things with art." prize money to Michigan artists. She had many symptoms, such view is 5:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, Those wonderful things Benefactor Chairs are Sue and as bloating, that women often Oct. 15. Tickets are $200 for include feeding people, nurturing Grant Beard, Deborah and Andy ignore. Fortunately she went to . benefactors and include stroll­ Ink, Watercolor and colored pencils by Diane Radtke of Shelby Township are local artists, creating outreach Meyer, Denise Ilitch and Jim her doctor, was diagnosed, treat­ ing dinner, live musical enter­ included in the exhibit. programs for abused children, Scalici. This year's honorees are ed and is doing well. tainment, first opportunity spreading awareness about can­ Ann and Tom Stallkamp. "So many women don't even to preview and purchase art know about this disease," Little said. "The exhibit will help plus a 5:30 p.m. artists'award. spread awareness through the Benefactors also receive a com­ Karmanos Cancer Center." memorative tile designed by art­ Little didn't name all the art­ ist Annie Kieene. Friend tickets ists who will be involved in the are $75 with admission at 6 p.m. teal exhibit, she wants it as a surprise for guests. One of them, though, is Little's daughter walls overloaded with art." Larissa Flynn, owner of Gallery Thirty-five percent of the on Main in Bay Harbor. She will proceeds from the art sales will show her oil pastel drawing titled benefit The Community House Jewelry and lampwork, by Denise Minnows. outreach programs. Billups Walker, of Troy, can be viewed This year, along with the paints Opening night allows paid tick­ in Our Town. ings and sculptures, is more et members a chance to preview wearable art. and purchase art a day before the impersonated Vincent Van Gogh, "We have expanded our jewelry event opens to the public. There's Frida Kahlo, Jackspn Pollack and selection in the entire exhibit," also a strolling dinner and inter­ others. Little said. "People love the jew­ esting artist impersonators. Last "People didn't know if they elry and some people may have year, skilled performance artists were impersonators or just kooky people attending the event," Little laughed. "Art exhibits always Featured in 2008 Our Town are glass attract interesting people any- mosaics and mixed media by artist \^?^re^ way." Joan Schwartz of Huntington Woods. Inspirational, Christian, Wedding, Anniversary, Baby Children, Teens, Retirement, Drive-Thru open at 7 am Red Hat Society and more for Early Morning Burgers or G®[?©\2/fl(3® Breakfast! 32614 Seven Mile Road t Kids Livonia * E. of Farmington Rd under 12 eat (Near Jet's Pizza) ick your discount, L^' llf*4f §<^FlP^ (4438} FREE! www perfeetpresentllc com Store Hours Mon -Fri 10 7 Sat 10 5 off your purchase (excludes current sale, l consignment and MLJE) eleon items) In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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MM Art Studio: Bob Ross-style painting classes, 1-5 p.m. one Sunday per month; free fine art portfolio assessments for college-bound students; Harvest Pumpkin Painting, Oct. 23-29,28691N. Lilley Road, Canton, (734) 453 -3710, www.dmartstudio. com. Hatatat Galleries: "Four Seasons" Oct. 11-Nov. 1, reception 2 p.m. Oct. 11,4400 Fernlee Ave., Royal Oak, (248) 554-0590, www. Fairy Tale tym habatat.com. ) 435-0944, wmproeressiveart Nature Sing, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17; A German Lawrence Street Gallery: Alice Frank: Frame of net. Requiem by Johannes Brahms, 7:30 p.m. | Mind, Nov. 5-29, reception, 6-9 p.m. Nov. Susanne Hilherry Gallery: Ellen Phelan Nov. 7,1669 W. Mapie Road, Birmingham, ', 7; Little Things Mean A Lot! Competition, "Kem'ockety - A New Suite of 24 Prints," (248) 644-2040 x 136, ttrenney®comcast Dec. 3-24; reception, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 5,22620 through Nov. 1,700 Livernois, Ferndale net. Woodward, Ferndale (248) 544-0394, www. (248) 541-4700, www.susannehijberrygal- Iawrencestreetgallery.com. lery.com. lemberg Gallery: Amanda Besl "If the Slipper The Community House; 22nd Annual Art Show Detroit Chamber Winds* Strings: Fits," through Oct. 11; Jane Hammond S Sale, Oct. 16-18, opening night party and "Novemberfest," 3 p.m. Nov. 9, First "People, Places and Things," Oct. 17-Nov. fund raiser, Oct, 15,5:30 o.m. benefactor Presbyterian Church, Birmingham, www. Black Jake S The Carnies, 4 p.m. Nov. The Second City: "DeFace the Nation," Dec. 6,2115 Woodward, Detroit. Call (248) 2008, reception, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 17,23241 (5200),6 p.m. friend (S75), 380 S.Bates, detroitchamberwinds.org. 16; Coca Montoya, Nov. 19,2105 South through Nov. 23, S15-S20,42705 Grand 645-6666. Woodward, Ferndale (248) 591-6623, www. Birmingham, (248) 644-5832, www.com- M til. Fisher Music Center: Classic Broadway, Blvd., Auburn Hills, (248) 858-9508, www. River-Ave., Novi, (248) 348-4448, www. The Ht Theatre: Celtic Thunder, Oct. 14; iemberggaliery.com. munityhouse.com. Nov. 13-15,3711 Woodward, Detroit, (313) ATCALLAHANS.com. secondcity.com. Maxwell, Oct. 19; Experience Hendrfx, Oct. • Lotus Arts Gallery; Artists Charles H. Pabst, Visual Arts Association of Livonia: "Artistic 576-5111 and online at www.detroitsym- Edison's: Aaron Vaughn Band, Oct. 9; bugs 25,2211 Woodward, Detroit, Ticketmaster.. Thomas Arvid and Sergio Furnari (a Impressions," through Oct. 30, Livonia phony.com. Beddow band, Oct. 10-11,220 E. Merrill, com (248) 433-1515. life-sized version of the Lunchtime on a City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Dr., (248) Plymouth Symphony Orchestra: "Music From Birmingham (248) 645-2150. ll:The Lettermen, Joe Louis Arena: So You Think You Can Dancei Skyscraper sculpture), now showing, 995 348-4550. the Heartland" 8 p.m. Nov. 8, Ward The Magic Stick: The Bronx, Oct. 13; Mates of Friday, Oct. 24,50400 Cherry Hill Road, Oct. 25; Metallica with Machinehead, The ; West Ann Arbor Trail, Plymouth (888) 889- Presbyterian Church, 40000 Six Mile Road, State, Oct. 19,4140 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Canton, (734) 394-5460, wwwxanton- Sword, Jan. 13, (248) 645-6666, www.ticket- 4ART, www.lotusartsgailery.com. Northvilie, (734) 451-2112, www.plymouth- (313) 833-9700. mi.org/vijlageiheater master.com, OlympiaEntertainment.com., Music Hail Center for the Performing Arts: Next Step Studios S Gallery: Featuring glass symphony.org. Clutch Cargo: Relient K with Ludo, This Majestic Theatre: Cobra Starship, Oct. 14; The- Aspiring Broadway hopefuls, ages 13-25, works by Kaiser Suidan, Craig Paul Nowak, Schoolcraft College: Pianist James Tocco, 8 Providence, House of Heroes, Oct. 11; Toadies, Oct, 18; Against Me! Oct. 19,4140 are encouraged to audition for "National John Gargano, Susan Beiner and many oth­ p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, Presentation Room Fox Theatre: Kathy Griffin, Oct. 18; Jeff Slightly Stoopid, Oct. 23; Anberlin with Woodward Ave., Detroit (313) 833-9700. City Stars of Saliet and Broadway - Rising ers, 530 Hilton, Ferndale (248) 342-5074, in1 the VisTaTech Center, 18600 Haggerty, Dunham, Nov. 29, S37.50-S65, at 2211 Scary Kids Scaring Kids, Oct. 24; Cute Michigan Theatre: Lucinda Williams, Oct. 14; Stars" Oct. 12, The shows will take place www.nextstepstudio.com. Livonia, (734) 462-4403. Woodward, Detroit, Ticketmaster.com (248) is What We Aim For, Nov. 16; The Rose David Byrne, Oct. 24; Brian Wilson, Nov. 12, March 27-28,350 Madison Ave., Detroit, Orchard Lake Framing S Gallery: Works in Oil 433-1515. Trims Again feat. Dir en Grey, The Human 603 E. Liberty, Ann Arbor. (248) 645-6666.- www.starsofballetandbroadway.com. S Pastel by Sharon Will, October, 4301 Go ComedyMmflrov Theatre: Opening October Abstract, Nov. 18; All Time Low, Nov, 21,65 The Palace of Auburn Hills: The Who, Oct. 21; Callahan's: Redhili, Oct. 11; Sarah Lee Guthrie/ Orchard Lake Road, W. Bloomfield, (248) 2008,261E. Nine Miie, Ferndale, visit www. E. Huron, Pontiac, (248) 645-6666. New Kids on the Block, Oct. 25; Coldpiay, Johnny Irion with special guest Tim Pak, 538-902lwww.orchardlakeframing.com. Borders Birmingham: Jon Scieszka, gocomedy.net. The Fillmore-Detroit: Ben Folds, Oct. 9; Nov. 3; ACDC, Nov. 5; Tina Turner, Nov. 20; 4 p.m. Oct. 12; Warrior Soul w/Shram, Oct. Paint Creek Center for the Arts: Amanda Thatch "Knucklehead: Tall Tales and Almost- Joe Louis Arena: Jeff Dunham Spark of Chiodos, Oct. 10; Tesla, Oct. 17; Matisyahu, The Cheetah Girls, Dec. 2; Sarah Brightman, 18; Devon Allman's Honeytribe, Oct. 30;The and Andrew Thompson, through Nov. 8, True Stories of Growing Up Scieszka," a Insanity tour, Nov. 29,600 Civic Center Oct. 23; Danzig and Dimmu Borgir, Oct. 24; Dec: 3; Neil Young with Wiico, Dec. 7; Oasis . Spikedrivers, 4 p.m. Nov. 9; Tinsley Ellis, opening reception 7-9 p.m. Oct. 10, work­ children's memoir about growing up in Drive, Detroit. (248) 645-6666. Gym Class Heroes, Oct. 25; Henry Rollins, with Ryan Adams and the Cardinals, Dec. Nov. 14-15; Tommy Ramone's Bluegrass shop, 12-2 p.m. Oct. 11; Tom Carey's Scary suburban Detroit, 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, Michigan Theater: Daniel Tosh, Oct. 10,603 L Oct. 26; Kinds of Leon, Nov. 8; OneRepublic, 13,1 Championship Drive, Auburn Hills, Sand "Uncle Monk" with special guest Monsters, through Nov. 8, reception 7-9 34300 Woodward Ave., (248) 203.0005. Liberty, Ann Arbor. (248) 645-6666. Dec, 2; Mudvayne, Dec. 5; The Black Crowes, (248) 645-6666 or Palacenet.com. p.m. Oct. 10 and workshop noon to 2 p.. Oct. 18; Holiday Objects Up and Down, Nov. Birmingham Temple:-Vivace Music Series 22-Jan. 3, shoppers preview, 9 a.m.-noon - Alturas Duo, Nov. 8,28611 West 12 Mile Nov. 22, reception and silent auction, 7-10 Notice of Public Sale of Personal Property. Road, Farmington Hiiis, (248) 788-9338, p.m. Nov. 22,407 Pine, Rochester, (248) Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 4 of the Self Service www.vivaceseries.org. 651-4110, www.pccart.org. Storage Facility Act, State of Michigan, PS Qrangeco, Inc. and/or Detroit Chamber Winds S Strings: Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 4 of the Self Service Paul KotulaProjects: Jae Won Lee "In the Shurgard TRSt Inc. will conduct sale(s) at Public Storage located, "Novemberfest,"3p.m.Nov. Storage Facility Act, State of Michigan, PS Qrangeco, Inc. and/or Shadow of the Moon," through Oct. 11, ; First at 30300 Plymouth Rd, Livonia MI 48150 (734)522-2274 on 10/24/ Presbyterian Church, 850 S. i Shurgard TES, Inc. will conduct sale(s) at Public Storage located 23255 Woodward Ave., Ferndale, (248) 544- 08 at 9:30 am. Sales are for cash only. Removal within 24 hours. Birmingham, (248) 559-2095, www.detroit- at 12900 Newburgh Rd Livonia Ml 48150 (734)591-6447 on 101241 3020, www.paulkotula.com, For sale and storage units in which rent and. fees are past due. chamberwinds.org. 08 at 10:00 am. Sales are for cash only. Removal within 24 hours. Pewaeic Pottery: "Texting: Print and Clay" Personal property described below in the matter of: Hagopian World of Rugs: Detroit Chamber For sale and storage units in which rent and fees are past due. through Oct. 26,10125 E. Jefferson Ave., Winds & Strings presents "Nightnotes," 2021 - Leah Anderson - Bookcase, Washer, Dryer Detroit, (313) 822-0954, www.pewabic.org. 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 17, Jan. 9, Jan. 30, 2029 - Michele Bailey - 6 Totes, 5 Boxes, TV Personal property described below in the matter of: The Print Gallery: H.W.Hudgeon, original March 13 and May 8, (248) 559-2095, www. 3020 ••- Lynda Jordan ~ 2 Bags, 85 Totes, Misc Items A008 - Deborah Robinson - 20 Bags. 20 Boxes, Couch oil paintings and mixed media, Oct. 25- detroitchamberwinds.org. 3121 - Chantel Hubbert - 10 Boxes. 1 Tote, Misc Items C065 - Denise Simpson - 1 Boxes, Refrigerator, Stove Nov. 12, reception, 7 p.m. Oct. 25,29173 SelBimasi Performing Arts Center: Prazak 3130 - Chris Wolverton - Lamp, Bed Frame, Misc Items D034 - Mark Thomas - Couch, Stereo, Big Screen TV Northwestern Hwy., Southfieid, (248) 356- Quartet, Nov. 15, Tickets, S25-S75,22305 4035 •- Lynda Jordan - 20 Totes, 5 Boxes. 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2008 Ford Warriors in Pink scarf BY WENSDY VON BUSKIRK Kisser said many of the O&E STAFF WRITER MDC's luxury fabrics translate well into structured garments Smeat m On the hit reality show such as suits, dresses and Komen floral mist Project Runway, designers coats. reed diffuser at T I-M1 uid Riesling are asked to fashion garments Interior designers are Pierl i dorahle using grocery store produce, invited to work with I'inkCat car parts and candy wrappers. sketch artists and seam­ hottlesat Closer to home, a contest stresses to carry out nmi iti I ptown sponsored by the Michigan their vision. They also OPI "Pink i. :ffl, Design Center challenges inte­ are responsible for "Crewel Intentions" by Heidi of Hearts" rior designers to create high- finding their own and Allison Parris of Parris <. »mmerce fashion garb from home decor models. All of the Interior Design of Birmingham. 1 'wnship fabric. labor and fabrics are Shop M The results prove that donated, ensuring that Pink Shop talented artists can make a 100 percent of proceeds ben­ items at masterpiece in more than one efit the cause. Parisian Comcast medium. Last year, bidding went from OnDemand Pink Ribbon Guests will have a chance $35O-$5,000 per outfit during programming to see the garments during the live auction. The fabrics the second annual Catwalk alone can be extremely costly, Dyson DC16 Pink handheld Couture for a Cause, 6-9 p.m. Kisser said. vacuum at Target Thursday, Oct. 16 at MDC. This year, designer Michael Tickets ($50~$15Q), as well as Coyne used Stark fab­ Samantka Who 100 percent of proceeds from ric valued at $2,100 CATWALK: COUTURE FOR A CAUSE live and silent auctions, benefit to create his dress the Barbara Ann Karmanos "For the Lady who What: Charity benefit featuring a Pink Ribbon flower Cancer Institute Partners. Lunches." runway show of garments created by arrangement @ A breast self-exam Theresa Kisser, Director of The Kravet fabric top interior designers using fabric Marketing and Advertising Heidi and Allison www.proflowers.com for MDC, said the event sold Parris used for their from'Michigan Design Center's col­ lection, plus live and silent auctions, out its maiden year, and she "Crewel Intentions" Saks Fifth Avenue Key to the strolling dinner and drinks expects a full house again. coat and dress was Cure, Oct. 16-19 The goal is to bring people $2,560. When: 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16 Pink Ribbon bagels at Panera into the MDC. A stunning coat, Where: Michigan Design Center Mid- "We're always trying to come "Green with Envy" by America Room up with new events — because David McGowen uti­ Tickets: $50, Enthusiast; $150, we're not really open to the lizes F. Schumacher public, we're open to the trade & Co. fabric priced at Fashionista, benefit Barbara Ann —• to highlight $1,650. Karmanos Cancer Institute, Partners the product .^-^^^^ The garments, Attire: Festive cocktail available numbering Call: (248} 649-4772 or visit Karen Neuburger Pink Party a designer-inspired jewelry and hand­ here." more than 25, www.michigandesign.com. METRO DETROIT-All Parisian loca­ bags show noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. range from tions will host a Karen Neuburger 12 at Best Western Concord inn, 1919 evening Pink Party Oct. 10-11. Shop KN Pink Star Batt Drive, Rochester Hills. Bring gowns to office between interior Ribbon sleepwear for 50. percent off, a gently used handbags for charity wear, and are design and fashion. enjoy pink treats and refreshments, and be entered into a raffle. Call (248) designed in a Ifyoulookatthe and sign a show of support to help 334-1284 or visit www.haven-oakiand. variety of sizes. trends in fashion under-insured women receive mam­ org. The one-of- you'll see them in mograms. Also, stop by Parisians' Pink Knock Out Breast Cancer a-kind looks a modified sense Shop, where a variety of items benefit LIVONIA - Parisian Laurel Park Place will be displayed show up in interior the cause through October. will host Wacoal Fit for the Cure in the window design," Kisser Little Girls Night Out through Oct. 15. For every customer of the former said. CANTON-Girls6-12years who gets a free fitting in a Wacoai or Sharper Image "It amazes me old are invited to a fun-filled DKNY Underwear bra, Wacoal in Somerset what they're capable night of pillow fights, make up will donate $2 toSusan G. Komen Collection South of doing." lessons, manicures as Canton for the Cure for breast cancer through Oct. 10. Karen Drew Leisure Services hosts a big research.and outreach programs. For Kisser said the from WDIV will pajama party at the Summit on the every bra purchased, customers will interior designers are emcee Catwalk, "Green with Envy" by David McGowen of Chapman Park, 46000 Summit Parkway, 6-9:30 receive a pink boxing glove key ring, surprisingly and Robert House Classic Home in Rochester. p.m. Friday, Oct. 10. The evening and Wacoal wil! donate an additional successful DuMouchelle will includes food, games, swimming, and $2. at applying lead the auction, of all the home design shows, more, $15-$22. Call (734) 394-5460 or Hacy's Opens Beautiful Planet their vision which will immediately follow which emphasize what inte­ visit www.canton-mi.org. NOVI - Macy's Twelve Oaks will be to fashion the 7:30 p.m. runway show. rior designers truly can bring Golf Gear On Sale the first store in Michigan to launch design. Kisser expects the event will to the table, as well as Project CANTON-Get 25 percent off aii golf Beautiful Planet, Oct. 13, a new Macy's "There's kick off the social season in Runway, definitely increase gear as Pheasant Run Golf Club's concept and eco-friendly shop carry­ "For the Lady who Lunches" by so much style. excitement for this type of Pro Shop hosts a Balloon Sale 3-8 ing well-known natural and organic Michael Coyne of Michael Coyne interplay "I think the proliferation event," she said. p.m. Oct. 11. Shoppers can also pick beauty products including Burt's Design in Southfield. a balloon for an extra five to 50 per­ Bees, CARE by Stelia McCartney, cent off. Located at 46500 Summit Farmaesthetics, Nvey Eco, Organic Parkway. Call (734) 397-6460. Apoteke, Pangea Organics and Terre HAVEN Benefit A La Mode d'Oc. All elements of the Beautiful TROY - A la mode boutique will host Pianet shop will be created using