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A one-mile stretch of Central City Parkway will have a sec­ ond, patriotic name in time for Memorial Day. The portion of the parkway between Ford and Warren roads will be dedicated Sunday as Veterans Memorial Parkway. A formal ceremony will occur on the front lawn of Westland City Hall after a Memorial Day weekend parade arrives there. The parade, sponsored by the Wayne-Westland Veterans Parade Council, will start at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Wayne-Ford Civic League on Wayne south of Ford. The parade will move north on Wayne to Ford, then west to*, City Hall for the unveiling of a Veterans Memorial Parkway sign. "It's important to not only honor all the veterans from all the wars, but the country is also at war now," said Westland City Councilman Michael Kehrer. "This will be a memorial to all veterans." Kehrer proposed the dual naming of Central City Parkway to his council colleagues, who approved the measure Monday. He was approached by a committee that last summer handled a visit to Westland by The Moving Wall, a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. The parkway will not be renamed. Rather, it will have two PHOTOS BY TOM HAWLEYI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER names. No one will have a change of address as a result. St. Damian School fourth-grade teacher Kim-Rourke is ait smiles after hearing astronaut Sunt Williams (seen in a photograph on the wall behind New signs are expected to be placed along the. parkway them) tell her cousin, seventh-grader Nicki Pandya, he should be with her on the International Space Station. before Sunday's parade. Normie Brazier, whose son served in Iraq and whose brother was in Vietnam, commended Kehrer for bringing the proposal to his colleagues. "This is long overdue," she said Monday. Also in time for Memorial Day, Mayor William Wild said the city has replaced flags that fly at city buildings. Some of them were getting old. Those flags and hundreds more will be disposed of properly by veterans during a ceremonial burning at 3 p.m. Monday at the VFW Romanowski Post,6896, on Joy Road between Middlebelt and Iiikster in Westland. The public is invited, said Larry Tebor, commander of the BY SUE MASON home, students carried on a conver­ Westland-based VFW Bova Post 9885, which is co-sponsoring STAFF WRITER sation with Astronaut Suni Williams, the event. Anyone who needs to dispose of a flag may take it to the flight engineer aboard the the Romanowski post or bring it to Monday's ceremony. It was a long-distance call that few International Space Station. In yet another development, Tebor said veterans will be plac­ students at St. Damian School will "I love being up here, it's really a ing more than 1,400 flags on graves of veterans starting at 4 Second-graders Michaela Gearin (left) and Makena ever forget. blast/' Williams said. "It's nothing p.m. Saturday at Cadillac Memorial Gardens, on Ford Road in Junttonen join the rest of the St. Damian students, Monday morning, using technolo­ Westland. in saying goodbye to astronaut Suni Williams. gy that could have helped E.T. phone PLEASE SEE ASTRONAUT, A4 Volunteers are welcome and should meet at the main build­ ing at 4 p.m., Tebor said. [email protected] 1 !734) 953-2110

BYDARRELLCLEM white Ford Escort. Police stopped the Escort, searched the STAFF WRITER The mother recognized the man because two women and found the victim's money It's a date: Mayor ready he had once met her in the park and paid and bank receipt, police said. An 83-year-old man was robbed in a her for sex, according to information from Kmet and Neumann were arraigned Westland park by a woman he once paid the warrant request that Hoak read in Monday in front of Westland District Judge for State of City speech for sex, police said, and the woman's daugh­ court. C. Charles Bokos on charges of unarmed ter is accused of helping her take the The man declined a similar offer last robbery and larceny from a person. Bokos Mayor William Wild will deliver his first State of the City address money. Friday, Hoak said, and the mother is entered a not-guilty plea for the women in June. The incident happened shortly before 11 accused of climbing into the truck through and ordered them jailed with a $50,000 Wild has invited residents and business owners alike to attend a,m. last Friday in Venoy-Dorsey Park, an open window and trying to grab an cash bond. the event, scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, at the city's police said. The mother, 37-year-old envelope of money from the victim's shirt Bokos scheduled a May 31 preliminary Friendship Center, on Newburgh south of Ford. Tammy Rochelle Kmet of Westland, and pocket . hearing mat will determine whether Kmet "I am looking forward to relaying a positive, upbeat, patriotic the daughter, 21-year-old Shawna Nicole The man fought the woman, but she was and Neumann should face trial in Wayne update regarding the state of our all-American city," Wild said. Neumann of Wayne, were arraigned able to take the envelope containing $248, County Circuit Court Among the topics Wild will address will-be environmental testing Monday on criminal charges. according to the warrant information. The If convicted, the women could face up to at Central City Park, his proposal for a balanced, $60-million budg­ The robbery occurred after the 83-year- victim got out of his truck and continued to 15 years in prison for unarmed robbery. et and his V.I.R. (Very Important Resident) program. old man parked his pickup truck in the , fight the mother, prompting the daughter The larceny charge is punishable by up to Under the latter program, residents may stop by the mayor's park on Venoy between Glenwood and to start throwing cans at him in an attempt 10 years in prison. office at City Hall and pick up a button to wear that identifies them Michigan Avenue, police Sgt. John Hoak to overpower him, police said. Neumann also is charged as a second- as a V.I.R. confirmed. The mother-daughter pair then fled the degree habitual offender, meaning her Wild's State of the City will be his first since he was appointed in Hoak described the incident Monday in park in the white Escort, police said. The penalties could be increased if she's convict­ January to become Westland mayor. Westland 18th District Court, saying the incident was reported to Westland police, ed. A former councilman, Wild got the job for one year in a vote of mother approached the man's truck after who spotted the car at Henry Ruff and his former council colleagues after his predecessor, Sandra Cicirelli, she and her daughter drove to the park in a Michigan Avenue. [email protected] I (734)953-2110 became a district judge.

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AROUND WESTLAND 'Rifive the Hits' Saturday, Oct. 13, at St. turn and buffet dinner with In the bag: Library Theodore Church, 8200 N. prizes. Drinks will be provided Come to Westland's Friendship Wayne Road, Westland. Table on the course and cash bar at Center 1-3 p.m. Friday, when rental is $25. For more infor­ dinner. Sponsorships also are performer Michael Carluccio mation, call Mary at (734) 425- available. will star as Dean Martin, Elvis, 4421 or Eunice at (734) 261- For more information, to Franfe Sinatra and others, introduces new club 8357. make a reservation, or to pur­ while vocalist David James will chase a sponsorship, call The -give a special tribute to Neil Re-grand opening Senior Alliance at (734) 722- Book clubs - or book dis­ Diamond Harlow Tire and Service will 2830. cussions, book groups - Admission is $3 and proceeds celebrate its 42nd anniversary aren't hard to do. Get togeth­ will benefit Mayor William R. with a Re-Grand Opening Cheer program er with a few friends, pick a Wild's "Wild's Walkers" team Celebration starting at noon The Westland Stars will hold new book every month or tot the 2007 American Cancer Friday. There will be refresh­ a cheer and dance summer two, read it and meet. The Society's Relay for Life. ments, a ribbon cutting cere­ program 6-8:30 p.m. discussion can be over Advance ticket sales are mony at 4 p.m. and car show Thursdays, beginning June 14, breakfast or brunch, dessert available at the Friendship 6-9 p.m. in the multipurpose room of or coffee. It's as easy as get­ Center at 1119 N. Newfeurgh Harlow Tire is at 1849 N. the Bailey Recreation Center, ting reader's guides and Road, just south of Ford Road. Wayne Road, just south of 36651 Ford. author biographies at the Ford. Come and join the Westland local library or on the Bingo is back For more information, call Stars and learn new dances Internet. Play bingo at the Wayne 734-722-TIRE and stunt with the team. The The only difficulty can be Ford Civic League at summer program runs four-six finding enough copies of a 10:45 a.m. Monday-Friday, 5 Car Wash weeks, depending on camp. It's single title for everyone to ;p.m. Sunday and 6:30 p.m. The Salvation Army Girl an opportunity for girls to get read. Wednesday. The league, at Guard Troop will hold a car ready for try-outs for the fall The William P. Faust 1645 N. Wayne Road just south wash noon-4 p.m. Saturday. team. Public Library of Westland of Ford in Westland, recently June 2, at the Salvation Army The Stars will be participat­ has the answer - pre-pack­ installed three giant plasma Center, 2300 Venoy, south of ing in the Westland Summer aged book discussion kits. screen TVs to enhance your Palmer, Westland. The cost will Festival, a youth cheerleading The library, in partnership bingo experience. All proceeds be $3 for cars and $4 for vans clinic and summer dance with the Friends of the go to. the general fund. For and trucks. For more informa­ camp. The cost is $35. Other Public Library, is making it more information, call Vic tion, call (734) 722-3660. fees include a $20 uniform easier to start a book club Barra at (734) 728-5010 or deposit and $35 for the youth with the introduction of a visit the league Web site at Bag it clinic. Book Club in a Bag. www.wayneford.org. The Westland Building Register at the Bailey Center. The idea, which has been Department is aiming to make For more information, call gaining steam at libraries in Gl Blues Festivil the disposal of trash a little (734) 722-7620. recent years, is to put togeth­ ; Sponsors are being sought easier by selling heavy-duty 6- er a number of copies of the for the G-I Blues Festival, a 12- mil trash bags. It's the Jungle! same title, add discussion Reference librarian Joshua Neds-Fox who works on the Book Club in a Bag hour event planned for Residents and non-residents Westland's Concrete Jungle questions, author interviews, program shows off a bag with Friends of the Library president Meriem . Saturday, Aug. 4 at the Wayne can purchase the bags which Skate Park is open and ready book reviews and the like, Kadi, Inga Singleman, reference librarian Marie Promo, Romona Shaney • Ford Civic League, 1645 N. are sold in quantities of 100 for for all skaters. Admission for toss them in a bag that can and Dorothy Smiley. Wayne Road, Westland. only $12 at the Building adult Wayne County residents be checked them out to book Presented by Veterans Department, '37095 is $5 per session and $8 for a clubs. Many neighboring for eight weeks - more than Each kit includes at least Haven and the Detroit Blues' Marquette, just east of day pass. For children who live libraries, including Canton enough time to distribute to five copies of the title, along ; Society, the festival will run Newburgh Road, between the in Wayne County, the cost is $3 and Plymouth, offer similar a book club, read, meet, dis­ with discussion questions noon to midnight and feature hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. per session and $5 for a day programs. cuss, collect, and return to and an author biography. bluesbands, food, drinks, Monday-Friday. pass. The Westland Public the library. Interested readers can ask cloAvns, singing and dancing. The Concrete Jungle is locat­ Library proposed the part­ Book Club in a Bag titles for Book Club in a Bag kits at The bands are from The Garage sale ed at the Bailey Recreation nership to the Friends in are mostly popular fiction the library's Reference Desk. • -Detroit Blues Society and are The Salvation Army will hold Center, 36651 Ford Road, 2006 to start the program like Khaled Hosseini's The If you've ever hosted a f !• *',( playing for free to help the a community garage sale 9 behind Westland City Hall. For and the Friends provided the Kite Runner or Audrey book club, or had trouble homeless veteran population a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June more information, call (734) initial start-up costs. Their Niffenegger's The Time finding enough copies of in the Detroit area. Admission 16, at the Salvation Army 722-7620. continued sponsorship helps Traveler's Wife, although "this month's book", the Book is $$D per car plus $5 for park- Center, 2300 Venoy Road, add new titles each year. book clubs can choose from Club in a Bag can be a big south of Palmer. Dining to Donate Available Book Club in a some non-fiction titles and relief. To find out more about Sponsorships are available Spaces are available for 420 People who eat at Applebee's Bag titles are searchable biographies like Barbara these kits, contact the Public :fbjBi-$5G0 to $S,00a Call each. A limited number of can help a variety of Westland online at the library's catalog Ehrenreich's Nickel and Library of Westland at (734) Seott Romp, pmblic relations tables also will be available for organizations through its - catalog.westland.lib.mi.us. Dimed or Azar Nafisi's 326-6123, or online at director for Veterans Haven, at an additional $4 charge. For Dining to Donate program. All titles can be checked out Reading Lolita in Tehran. www.westland.lib.mi.us. (734)478-0822. more information, call the Applebee's at 36475 Warren Salvation Army at (734) 722- Road will donate 20 percent of leiro mset 3660. the bill to Kicks 4 Kids on June . The Westland Democratic 21, Westland Therapeutic Club'will hold its monthly Golf outing Recreation program on July meeting at 7 p-m. Tuesday, Grab your clubs and mark 26, Westland Historical Village Hemophilia Foundation honors May 29, at the Dorsey Center July 27 on your calendar. Park on Aug. 23 and Motor on Dorsey at Venoy, between That's when The Senior City Harley Owners Group to Palmer and Michigan Avenue. Alliance will hold its 2007 Golf benefit Toys for Tots on Sept. The board will meet at 6-.3Q Classic at the West Course of 27. Anderson as Legislator of Year p.m. the Warren Valley Golf Club in Coupons are required to Dearborn Heights. indicate which organization The Hemophilia longer waits in emergency The Golf Classic, which raise will receive the donation. Foundation of Michigan has rooms, and higher health Craftef s are needed for a money to help older adults live named State Sen. Glenn insurance costs for everyone craft show 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. their lives in freedom and with Bingo Anderson, D-Westland, as its as doctors and hospitals Saturday; Oct. 13, at the dignity, will have a 9 a.m. shot­ The Dyer Senior Center 2006 Legislator of the Year. struggle to pay their own Garden City Knights of gun start. invites residents to play bingo Anderson was recognized costs under decreasing reim­ CMumbus Hall, 30759 Ford. The cost is $130 per golfer or at 1 p.m. Wednesdays at the for his legislative service to bursement schedules. 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Take a moment rM on Memorial Day

For too many people, Memorial Day means the unoffi­ f cial start of the summer — a time to fire up the barbe­ cue, head to the lake, or hold family gatherings. Not enough of us take the time to ponder the day's true sig­ ^ nificance, which is to honor the U.S. men and women \ 4 -Ui^'W y*. who have died in military service to their country. \ r- This is particularly the case during a time of war, when we see firsthand the sacrifices our troops make defending our freedoms and way of life. The war in Iraq has now gone on more than four years %&MI* — longer than our commitment in World War II and approaching the length of the Civil War, two conflicts that consumed our nation. Yet the reality is that this war has not impacted the daily lives of most Americans, which seems unfair considering some Americans have sacrificed everything. Just ask the families of the more than 3,400 service men and women who have been killed in Iraq. In fact, since President Bush infamously declared "mission accomplished," close to 3,300 soldiers have been killed in Iraq. And despite repeated claims from Bush administration officials that things are improving in Iraq, military deaths have continued to increase. More than 400 soldiers have been killed in 2007, including 104 in April, which was one of the highest totals of the war. Those soldiers hailed from all corners of America, including local heroes Trevor Blumberg of Canton; Bryan Burgess, who had ties to Westland, Garden City LETTERS and Canton; U.S. Marine Nicholas Manoukian of Lathrup Village; Sajer Georges, a Marine interpreter Reasons to recycle There are several locations to recycle vehi­ an original member of this group, *the from Southfield; and U.S. Army Infantryman Joe Blake, cle batteries and dry cell batteries used in mother of founder Lori Pate and a a former Southfield Christian student. The recent article, "City looks to revive flashlights, toys and watches, and a box is Livonia resident. My daughter Sherry - curbside recycling" by Darrell Clem, in available at City Hall for cell phones. Stokes, also a Livonia resident, is a board Their names are but a part of the latest chapter in a : stirring legacy of Americans who proudly served their the May 17 Westland Observer, led me to In my opini'on, curbside recycling is member and very involved in the group as well. Our membership consists of peo­ country and paid the ultimate price to be an American. check out some reasons why everyone long overdue in our community. Let's should recycle. join some of our neighboring communi­ ple from all over the United States, as Dating back to the American Revolution, more than a well as our state of Michigan and is a million American soldiers have died as a result of our Recycle for yourself, your community, ties who have curbside recycling. For one and your environment. very hard-working group. wars. Their names fill-military cemeteries and monu­ of the solutions to help save our environ­ 1) Recycling saves natural resources. ment is recycle, recycle, recycle. This nonprofit group does fantastic ments across this nation. By making products from recycled mate­ work in spreading cheer and providing' Come this Memorial Day, which is Monday, their Ruth Date rials instead of virgin materials, we con­ Westland comfort to wounded troops in combat names should also fill our thoughts and prayers. serve land and reduce use of timber, support hospitals. Everything that is ,. Because without the sacrifices they made, we would not water, minerals, and petroleum. Letter filled with falsehoods done for them is a result of contribu­ enjoy the freedoms that we will take advantage of this 2) Recycling saves energy. It cuts down tions, financial or otherwise, made by the weekend. energy used in the manufacturing Regarding the recent letter titled general public. People who become If you have the time, participate in one of the process. It reduces emissions of green­ "Eroding women's rights," I strongly dis­ aware of Operation: Quiet Comfort seem Memorial Day events planned around the area. If you house gases and other air pollutants. agree with the writer. She has stated to immediately want to belong, help or don't have the time for that, at least take a few Greenhouse gases contribute to global many falsehoods in her letter. contribute. moments to think about what it means to be an climate change. 1. The fetus is not part of a woman's I am certain your article will have American and the price so many have paid to bestow 3) Recycling saves clean air and water. body. It is not an appendix or a gall blad­ spread this word to many who would not that honor upon us all. In most cases, making products from der, etc., but a separate unborn human otherwise be aware of Operation: Quiet recycled materials creates less air pollu­ being. Medical science bears this out. Comfort and that could mean one more tion and water pollution than making 2. She says the Supreme Court deci­ hospitalized soldier that will be reached products from virgin materials. Turning sion "prohibits doctors from giving as well. Sincere thanks for your effort tb day kindergarten? trees into paper uses more water than advice on the best health interest of both inform the public. any other industrial process in the U.S. the woman and the fetus." How can tak­ Barbara Stokes 4) Recycling saves landfill space. When ing the life of the fetus be in its best , Livonia Let the parents decide! recycables are used for new products, health interest? Only the woman benefits they are not going into landfills or incin­ when the child's life is terminated. www.operationquietcomfort.com The state Legislature is considering requiring kinder- erators, thus saving valuable landfill 3. She says "the medical profession gartners to attend school all day. space. loses influence and freedom." Does she A standout teen journalist Proponents point to research showing higher test 5) Recycling saves money and creates really want to return to Hitler's euthana­ I just wanted to comment on the teen scores for students enrolled in full-day kindergarten. jobs. The recycling process creates more sia policy, where doctors could kill any­ journalist articles that are running in " Some districts, including Southfield and Pontiac, jobs than landfills or incinerators. one who didn't meet the standards of the your paper. One writer especially stands already mandate it. Usually, it's least expensive waste man­ Third Reich? out. Other districts offer it as an alternative. All-day pro­ agement method for cities and towns. 4. The writer poses a lot of political The ones that I enjoyed reading are grams are popular among parents who work outside the Recyclable materials such as aluminum issues affected by this Supreme Court those written by Emberley Neidhardt. home and need to have their children in a supervised set­ cans, scrap metal, baled plastic, baled decision. It was the Supreme Court in She wrote one about local venues include cardboard, etc., can be sold to vendors to 1973 which first brought pregnancy ing The Token Lounge, which brought ting from morning until afternoon. Open-enrollment dis­ remanufacture. And savings come from tricts that offer it increase their numbers and collect more under the political influence of any polit­ back memories for me as I grew up in avoiding landfill tipping fees. It costs less ical party as well as the court system. Garden City and went there often. from the state in per-pupil funding. to have recyclable items hauled away Abortion may be thought by some to be a But, one size does not fit all. Also, she wrote a good article about than trash. political or even a religious issue, but it is the Science Center/DIA. I had been At the young age of 5, not all kindergartners are ready Aluminum cans: In terms of energy, definitely an issue of civil rights. This is a thinking about going to that exhibit at ; for a full day of school. There is a wide variance among one can tossed is like dumping six person who is being killed ... not yet fully the Science Center (the body works) and; them in their social, emotional and physical development. developed or born, but a person never­ ounces of gasoline on the ground. It taking my high school age kids. They ; Some may be able to handle the classwork, but they need takes 60-90 days to get a "new" recycled theless. Science has shown us through read the article and were then interested less structured time during the day for rest and play. aluminum can back on grocery shelves ultrasound that a fetus is more than a in going. We all went and had a great ' glob of cells. It is a human being in the Just because a child is not in school does not mean he after it's collected, melted, rolled, manu­ time. process of growing to full maturity. isn't learning. A child at home with a parent who can factured and distributed to beverage I hope to read more articles from Ms.' spend time 6ne-on-one with him every day reading, play­ makers. There is no limit on how many 5.1 don't believe the analogy of abor­ Neidhardt. She writes very well for a ing and discovering the world around them may learn times an aluminum can can be recycled. tion and the Iraq War has any relevance, high schooler and my kids and I enjoy ' more than a child enrolled in school who has to share his Cardboard: Recycling cardboard cuts except for this relevance: Many more reading her articles. I wonder if she will [ teacher with 24 or more classmates. the emission of sulfur dioxide (part of human beings have been killed by abor­ be writing articles over the summer. We; Parents know their children best and understand their acid rain) in half. A ton of paper made tion since 1973 than in all the wars of the will be looking for them. She appears to; individual needs. We think they — not the government — from 100-percent recycled paper, instead United States since the Revolutionary have a good future in journalism. should decide whether their 5-year-old is ready to be in of virgin paper pulp saves 17 trees, three War, up to and including the Iraq War. Kenneth Mach school all day. cubic yards of landfill space, taxpayer 6. Lastly, does the writer realize that Livonia Just like all children aren't the same, school districts dollars used for disposal costs, 60 the recent Supreme Court decision differ, too. Many are using up their fund balances just to pounds of air pollution, 4,100 kilowatt- regarding abortion only affects "partial meet their current budget expenses. Requiring all-day hours of energy and 7,000 gallons of birth abortion," which is the most inhu­ kindergarten would double their costs at a time when water. mane and grisly method of abortion that SHARE YOUR OPINIONS they can't afford it. Americans throw away the equivalent exists? Has she seen and heard how and We welcome your letters to the editor. Please ! of more than 30 million trees in why this procedure is done? Gov. Jennifer Granholm, who supports the legislation, include your name, address and phone number newsprint each year. If one researches the pro-life position, has offered $200 million in her proposed budget for dis­ for verification. We ask that your letters be 400 Why recycle cell phones? Cell phones they will find that the pro-life endorsers tricts that offer all-day kindergarten. words or less. We may edit for clarity, space and contain lead, mercury, cadnium and care for both the future baby and the But with the current state budget crisis, we think the arsenic. If cell phones go to landfills, they woman. This is true, for I have been content. money would be best spent somewhere else while parents can leach toxins into the environment. involved in that work for more than 35 decide for their own children what's best for them. The Municipal Recycling Program years and I have seen much compassion Mail: Performance Grant is awarded to munic­ for the woman in any difficult pregnancy. tetters to the editor ipalities for their recycling effort. The Beverly Bettega Westland Observer 36251 Schoolcraft WESTLAND grant increases as municipal recycling Westland rate increases. Municipalities can apply Livonia, Ml 48150 for the grant annually. Telling people about Comfort For various reasons, many people do Fax: PUBLISHED THURSDAY AND SUNDAY not utilize the recycle center off I would like to acknowledge and (734) 591-7279 Marquette. Since day one, Our household thank you for your recent article in the has always used the recycle center for Observer regarding Operation: Quiet E-mail: Sue Mason Susan Rosiek Peter Neill glass, plastic, tin cans, newspapers and oil. 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Williams' relationship with Williams, a graduate of the seventh-grader Nicki Pandya. U.S. Naval Academy, admitted FROM PAGE A1 The two are second cousins, she never thought about it although Nicki calls her Aunt until she was at test pilot like anyplace I've ever worked Suni. school. or been." "It's really exciting," Nicki "People who apply have to be The opportunity to talk with said. "I've talked to her by e- outgoing, like adventure and Williams was initiated by mail, but not by phone. It was do well in school," Williams NASA, which called the school neat to hear her from space. said. several weeks ago to see if the Now everyone in the school When asked about sleeping, students would be interested knows me because of this." Williams pointed out that her in a video or audio conference. Nicki was among 19 stu­ day has 16 mornings and 16 Lacking the video equip­ dents and staff members who nights. Traveling at 17,500 ment, the school opted for an got to ask questions. They cov­ mph, the station orbits the audio connection routed to the ered everything from training earth 16 times in a 24-hour station through Johnson Space to be an astronaut and being period. Center in Houston, Texas. scared when the space shuttle "We're up here for six "It's still hard to believe;" took off to what she eats and months, that's a long time, so said fourth-grade teacher Kim how the crew gets supplies and we try to keep it as normal as Rourke, who coordinated the mail. Nicki's question focused possible," she said. "We all call for the school. "I think of on one thing she might take to sleep at the same time and get where she is and it was per­ the station, if she could. up at the same time." fectly clear." "It would have to be Gorby, Williams took off in the Parents, staff and students, my Jack Russell terrier," she space shuttle Dec. 9,2006. She even Westland Mayor William said. "I miss taking him for told the students she was Wild, gathered at the school to walks on the beach and feeling "amazed it was happening" as hear the conversation, a first the ocean spray on my face and the shuttle took off. It docked TOM HAWLEY | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER for the school and the city. sand on my feet. There's no with the station Dec. 11. Students file past a photograph of astronaut Suni Williams, shown wearing the flight suit used during the space shuttle "This is going to be some­ dirt up here." "I was so excited because it launch. thing you all are not going to While Williams was answer­ was happening that I forgot forget," the mayor told stu­ ing the students' questions, a about the danger," said it, making repairs as needed, truck, bringing the crew sup­ "It'll probably be in Boston. dents while they waited for the one of her Russian colleagues Williams, who has established and, since it's a work in plies and mail and leaving with Her family is in Boston, but call from the space center. made a video for the school of a world record for females with progress, help build it. the station's trash, which burns she lives in Houston." "Years ago, we wouldn't have what life is like on the space four spacewalks, totaling 29 In addition to the space up with the craft during re­ According to Rourke, the thought we could to talk to station. hours and 17 minutes. shuttle, Russian Soyuz space­ entry. connection with Williams someone on a space station." In response to Grace According to Williams, the craft and an unmanned vehicle The astronauts' food is both started when Nicki's mother While it came out of the Sadowski's question about space station is the size of a called Progress make stops at Russian and American. The asked if students could make blue, the call stemmed from becoming an astronaut, 7*7. The crew has to maintain the station. Progress is like a Russian food comes in cans, different cards for the holidays while the American food is to send to her. The students dehydrated and in bags. did and Williams thanked "You just heat it up," them for those cards as part of Williams said. "It looks bad, the call. but it tastes good. It's pretty While NASA said the call ven: darned good, but my favorite is would last about 10 minutes, it peanut butter and jelly or was closer to 20 before peanut butter and Fluff on the Williams began losing the con­ weekends." nection. Williams told the students "We had on great feed" she expects to return to earth Rourke said. "We got a lot of next month and will have a extra minutes." party to celebrate. Memorial "I'll be there," Nicki said. [email protected] | (734)953-2112 Bargain Alert... Price Buster Savings!

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A8 (WGC) Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, May 24,2007 www.hometownlife.com CITY OF WESTLAND REPROGRAMM1NG OF CDBG FUNDS: Decrease: Increase: 05-18 Firefighter's Park $750 Final Statement for the Housing and Community Development Consolidated Plan Strategy 06-11 Dorsey Center Rooftop Heating Unit $20,000 And a One-Year Action Plan for Fiscal 2007/2008 Including Proposed Housing and Community Development Goals, Strategies and Proposed Use of Funds for 06-13 Carver Subdivision Mass Grading $9,089 Program Year XXXHI 06-19 Cayley Park East Phase I $1,555 (7-01-2007/6-3O-2008) BACKGROUND SUBTOTAL: $31,394 TOTAL REPROGRAMMING OF FUNDS: $31,394 As required by U.S. Congressional Statutes, the City of Westland prepared a Five-Year Consolidated Plan Strategy for the period July 1, 2005-June 30, 2010 as a prerequisite to receiving funds from a variety of federal and state sources including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Homeless Assistance 2007/2008 PROPOSED USE OF HOME FUNDS Programs, the HOME Program, and certain other federal programs, including Section 8 housing assistance. In addition, the city prepared an annual Consolidated Plan Action Plan with funding requests for project and HOME Rental Rehab- $110,685 Rehab. Multi-Unit 1 1,9 D.IW programs for the upcoming fiscal period. ilitation Program Residential (Norwayne and.Carver Subdivisions) ADOPTED YEAR XXXHI COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME PROGRAM (08-HM01) Funding to be used to continue existing HOME Rental Rehabilitation in targeted neighborhoods. Anticipate The City of Westland anticipates receiving approximately $1,085,438 in Community Development Block ¢5) projects with (14) dwelling units for renters at 60% of median income. Must bring entire unit up to the Grant (CDBG) funds for the Year XXXIII Program which begins. July 1, 2007, from the Department of currently adopted 2000 Michigan Residential Code, both interior and exterior. Program provides 50% of total Housing and Urban Development (HUD). It is proposed to utilize $100,000 in program income returned to project cost up to a maximum of $14,999 per unit. Lead-based paint affected items which need to be repaired the city from loan and grant repayments from the CDBG funded Housing Rehabilitation Program to provide or replaced will have a 75% program participation. Owner provides the remaining project funds from non­ an increased level of capital improvements and public service activities in the Year XXXIII Program. The government sources. Rents are restricted for a five-year period. No displacement of families permitted under total expected HOME funding is $329,318. The city also anticipates receiving approximately $10,000 in program. Due to new HUD regulations for lead-based paint inspection and abatement in all federally program income from the HOME Program. assisted housing projects, anticipate a significant reduction of units participating and units completed; and an increased cost and time factor to complete all units beginning in fiscal 2007/2008. (CT 5685 and CT 5690 NATIONAL OBJECTIVES HOME Funds $32,479 Administration/ A,C The CDBG program was enacted by Congress in 1974 to address the problem of .deteriorating cities and Administration Planning neighborhoods. In order to achieve this goal of revitalizing the nation's communities, the federal government (08-HM02) established three broad national objectives to which the City of Westland has certified it will give maximum In conformance .with Federal HOME Program regulations, utilize 10% of allocated HOME funds for feasible priority. These objectives include: reimbursement to the city for eligible administrative and planning costs. No new personnel will be hired. Use to offset the cost of staff time to administer HOME programs as well as consultant fees, contractor costs, 1. Activities which benefit low and moderate income families. and other anticipated fees and expenses (i.e. appraisal, legal, engineering, environmental, title work, 2. Activities which aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight. planning, banking, architectural) necessary to implement and administer the various City of Westland HOME 3. Activities which address an urgent threat to the health or safety of the community. programs.

LOCAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES Set-Aside to $137,309 Homeownership 19 J Non-Profit Housing Organization Assistance (Special 1. Preserve and/or expand the existing housing stock through, housing rehabilitation, rental rehabilitation, (Peoples' Community Subrecipient) and code enforcement programs. Hope for Homes, Inc.) (PCHFH) 2. Conserve and upgrade the neighborhoods of low/moderate income families through capital (08-HM03) improvements and the installation of a new public infrastructure. Existing non-profit housing organization has been designated by the City of Westland to conduct affordable 3. Improve and expand the recreational facilities for low/moderate income families, including senior housing projects and programs to initiate a revitalization of the Carver Subdivision, a distressed residential citizens and the disabled. neighborhood. Planned activities include in-fill housing on existing lots. Another program includes the 4. Provide for, and expansion of, a varied program of social and community services to low/moderate income acquisition, rehabilitation, and resale of homes that are currently vacant. No displacement of low income persons including senior citizens. families will be permitted. PCHFH will use a 100% recapture of grant funds provision for properties sold 5. Provide for the expansion of job "opportunities for low/moderate income persons. before the end of the HOME affordability period. PCHFH has an approved Neighborhood Preservation Plan 6. Alleviate conditions which are detrimental to the health and safety of the residents. through the State of Michigan which will provide additional funding for the Carver Subdivision 7. Undertake planning studies for the future provision of capital improvements and expansion of social and Revitalization for (2-3) new homes at Westshire Place. Administrative/ operating costs will be allocated at community services. $18,350 and the remaining funds, $140,527 must be used for project costs. 8. Barrierjree accessibility projects for physically disabled and disabled persons. 9. Expand housing opportunities for low income families with special initiatives including new construction Liberty Hill Scattered Site $58,845 Rehabilitation/ 1 U single family homes; multi-family or a senior citizen residential rental projects; homebuyer program Housing Project Special Housing Needs with financial incentives for low/moderate income families who are renting and wish to purchase new .(05-HM04) and existing housing; in-fill housing for vacant lots in existing neighborhoods; and, an acquisition, Liberty Hill Housing Corporation is a non-profit, 501(C)(3) charitable corporation that leases homes to rehabilitation and resale program. persons with, developmental disabilities. The $58,845 in funding will be used to rehabilitate to code (10) single family homes located in the City of Westland and leased to people with special needs. This scattered 2007/2008 PROPOSED USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS site project involves major and minor rehabilitation including roof replacements, furnace replacements, upgraded bathrooms and kitchens, replacement of windows, walkways and driveways. The average age of Consistent with the above-stated objectives, the Administration is proposing the following list of projects/ each home is 39 years. If these structures are not rehabilitated in the near future, the health and safety of programs for the city's Year XXXHI Community Development Block Grant Program. residents may be jeopardized. This money will be matched with other funding from both public and private sources. Project Funding Classification ' Objectives Location Level National Local Subtotal HOME Funds339,318 CD Administration $235,179 Program Admin. 1 1-9 A,C (08-01) TOTAL PROPOSED CDBG BUDGET $1^16,832 TOTAL PROPOSED HOME BUDGET-S339.318 Administer Community Development Block Grant program, federal regulations, subgrantee monitoring, housing assistance and state housing grant programs, operate Dorsey Community Center. Regular Block Grant Alldeatidn: $1,085,438 U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development $329,318 CDBG Program Income: $100,000 HOME Program Income: $10,000 Rehab. Admin. $187,124 Low/Mod. Rehab. A,C Reprogrammed Funds $31,394 (08-02) Admin. Administer General Rehabilitation Program, Emergency Repair, Barrier„Free and HOME Rental *1 It is anticipated that $100,000 in program income will be received for the current fiscal period of 7/01/ Rehabilitation Programs. Repair substandard units to meet city codes and eliminate health and safety 2006-6/30/2007 and the upcoming fiscal period of 7/01/2007-6/30/2008. hazards. *2 HOME Program income includes $10,000 anticipated to be received during the current fiscal period of 7/ Housing Rehab. $108,150 Low/Mod. Rehab. 1 A 01/2006-6/30/2007 and the upcoming fiscal period of 7/01/2007-6/30/2008. (08-03) Single Unit Resid. Fund loans, grants, and deferred loans to provide financing to complete programs listed under Item 05-02. LOCATIONS: Proposed funding could be used to assist (3) homeowners for General Rehabilitations and assist (10) homeowners with emergency repairs or barrier-free access improvements. A. City-wide impact for low/moderate income persons B. 1119 N. Newburgh Road, Westland, MI 48185' Senior Programs '$175,000 Low/Mod. Public 3,4 A,B C. 32715 Dorsey Road, Westland, MI 48186 (08-04) Service/Seniors D. Census Tract 5685, Norwayne, (Wildwood, Palmer, Glenwood, and Merriman) Operate Senior Center on Newburgh Road. Provide services including telecare, homebound meals, congregate E. 8623 N. Wayne Road, Suite 156, Westland, MI 48185 site lunch, emergency transportation, home chores, etc. (funding for Operation Breadbasket is $21,600 F. Bailey Recreation Center, 36651 Ford, Westland, MI 48185 included in the amount above). The Senior Resources Department may utilize grant funding and resources G. 44567 Pinetree Drive, Plymouth; MI 48170 from other county, state, and federal sources in addition to block grant funds. H. Census Tract 5690 (Annapolis, Inkster, Van Born, and Middlebelt) I. Census Tract 5689 (Annapolis, Van Born, Middlebelt and Henry Ruff) Hegira Programs .^ $5,000 Low/Mod. Public 1 4,6 A,E J. Census Tract 5690, Carver Subdivision (Annapolis, Harrison, Van Born, and Middlebelt) (08-05) ' Service/Substance Abuse K. CDBG target areas citywide Provide substance abuse counseling services to individuals and groups and prescribe treatment programs. L. Stottlemeyer Park, Census Tract 5689, Dancy south of Annapolis, Westland, MI 48186 M. Fire Station #5,28801 Annapolis Road, Westland, MI 48186 First Step$5,000 Low/Mod. Public 1 4,6 A,G N. St. James United Methodist Church, 30055 Annapolis, Westland, MI 48186 Domestic Violence and Service/Battered .Spouses 0. Wayne Road (museum property south of Wayne & Marquette) Sexual Assault Prevention P. Fire Station #1, 36435 Ford Road, Westland MI 48185 . (08-06) Q. Youth Assistance Office, Westland Police Department, 36701 Ford Road, Westland, MI 48185 A program to reduce incidences of spouse abuse and sexual assault, counseling, education, outreach, R. Area bounded by Wildwood, Palmer, Glenwood and Chesapeake and Ohio road right-of-way transportation, and emergency shelter. S. Area west of CSX Railroad, north of Cherry Hill, east of Hix Rd and south of Marquette T. Area east of CSX Railroad, north of Cherry Hill Youth Assistance $30,000 Low/Mod. Public 1 4 A,Q Program ¢08-07) Service/Youth ONE YEAR ACTION PLAN FOR FISCAL 2007/2008 (07/01/07 - 6/30/08) Partially fund Youth Assistance Program, a juvenile counseling and mentoring program for disturbed delinquent youths, 7_16 years of age. Listed below is the total anticipated funding to be received by the City of Westland from federal and state sources: Friendship Center $32,918 Low/Mod Public B Building Expansion, Section Improvement/Senior Centers 1. Community Development Block Grant - Estimated funding to be received by City of 108 Loan Payment (08-08) Westland from HUD Construct additional space at the Westland Friendship Center due to the increasing number of seniors participating in daily activities at the Center. A total of 4,620 sq.ft. addition was constructed on the east side Time Period for Expenditures (12 Months). of the existing assembly hall. The addition-houses (4) new activity rooms with folding partition walls. The $1,085,438 total project cost was $863,487(excluding architectural fees and interest on the project financing). A primary 2. Program income allowed to new CDBG projects and programs. loan was obtained from HUD via the Section. 108 loan program in the amount of $530,000 and $100,000 was budgeted for the project in the fiscal 1997/98 Consolidated Plan Action Plan. Repayment will be made in five Time Period for Expenditures - (12) months. years for the first loan. The difference between the revised project cost and the allocated funding was met by $100,000 the city obtaining a second, concurrent 108 loan in the amount of $300,000 with a term often (10) years. The 3. Program income allowed to new HOME projects and programs. $32,918 in funding represents scheduled loan repayments of both principal and interest for both loans. Time Period for Expenditures - (12) months. $10,000 Outreach Ordinance/ $91,000 Low/Mod Public K 4. Participating Jurisdiction HOME funds received directly from HUD. Code Compliance Officer Improvement (08-09) Time Period for Expenditures (24) Months. The Building Department will locate a licensed building official at the Dorsey Community Center. This would $329,318 provide daily access for residents and landlords to resolve health, safety and code compliance issues including 5. Annual contract authority from HUD for 1,090 Section 8 housing choice vouchers for participating families or those on the official waiting list at 50% of median securing and maintaining abandoned buildings. This position would also monitor senior 'and family income or below. apartment complexes, as well as group homes for code compliance; also, commercial structures located in distressed areas. This position reports directly to the Building Director. Time Period for Expenditures- (12) Months. $6,477,780 Carver Sub.. Fire $87,650 Low/Mod Public M 6. Annual contract authority from HUD for Section 8 Family Self-Sufficiency Station No. 5, Improvement Section 108 Loan Payment ¢0840) Coordinator. Wages and salary only. Contracted out; no new permanent staffing. Engineer.and construct a 4,823 sq.ft. fire station, No. 5, in the Carver Subdivision (CT 5690) at the southeast corner of Annapolis and Irene Roads. The facility is built on city-owned property and is manned full-time to Time Period for Expenditure (12 Months). provide emergency medical, advanced life-support, and fire response. An office has been constructed for $32,472 Community Policing and this will be manned on a part-time basis. The total cost of the project, which is still Total Anticipated Funding: $8,035,008 to be completed, is estimated to be $1,180,000 which includes the architectural/engineering, sitework, building, furnishings, and equipment to make the station operational. Funding consisted of $539,393 in DISPLACEMENT; CDBG funds and $700,000 section 108 loan which will be repaid in annual increments over a ten-year period. No displacement is anticipated for any Year XXXHI proposed project or program. Consistent with the The city pledged its full faith and credit to collateralize this loan. Surplus funds will be used to construct a historical use of CDBG funds and the proposed projects listed above, the City of Westland will not allocate 19,584 sq.ft. children's playground adjacent to the fire facility including site preparation, play surface monies where it would result in the involuntary and permanent displacement of residents. However, if materials, equipment, furnishings, and landscaping, etc. The $87,650 in funding represents a scheduled displacement should unexpectedly occur, the city is prepared to assist residents so displaced in any of the payment of principal and interest for the $700,000 section 108 loan. following ways: 1. Payment for replacement housing; Neighborhood $70,000 K Resource/Code 2. Payment of reasonable moving expenses; Compliance Officer 3. Payment of reasonable cost of rental housing; 4. Referrals to housing agencies; (08-11) ""--..^ This position in the Police Department will handle 50% code enforcement to remove illegal and junk vehicles 5s Benefits and procedures for displacement will be carried out in accordance with the Uniform Relocation as well as hazardous materials both indivfdually and in support of an ordinance officer and a fire code Act. inspector working with potentially violent situations" in CDBG targeted neighborhoods. Areas focused upon A complete statement of the city's Displacement Plan is on file in the Community Development Department will be schools, senior centers, commercial strips and high-density lower income housing units. The other 50% at the Dorsey Community Center, 32715 Dorsey Road, for citizen review during normal business hours of the assigned duties will be to perform community policing in CDBG target areas, and work as a school Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. liaison officer for schools also located in CDBG target areas ($35,000 code enforcement and $35,000 public service). CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN Reconstruction of $185,813 Low/Mod Public 12 D Dorsey Road-Merriman to Venoy Improvement A notice of the proposed projects and programs for the 2007/2008 fiscal year was published April 22,2007. A thirty (30) day public comment period was available from April 17, 2006 on the One-Year Action Plan for (08-12) fiscal year 2007/2008. Citizen review and comments were also taken at the May 15, 2007 meeting of the Reconstruct 5,280 l.f. of existing paved Dorsey Road from Merriman Road to Venoy. Current Road is in unsafe Westland Housing Commission, the May 17, 2007 meeting of the Westland Community Development Citizen condition and has become a danger to the health and safety of the Neighborhood Strategy Area. The total Advisory Committee and the May 21,2007 meeting of the Westland City Council. Anyone who was unable to cost of this project is estimated to be $538,232 with the balance of the funds coming from other state and local attend the official public hearings and wishes to comment or make suggestions can do so by submitting their sources comments in writing to the Department of Housing and Community Development at 32715 Dorsey Road, Westland, MI 48186. Technical assistance will be provided on a limited, as needed basis to low, very low and Wayne Westland Schools $4,000 Low/Mod. Public 1 4,6 A, E extremely low income resident groups that require assistance in developing proposals for eligible projects, (08-13) Service/After School Program approved by the city under the consolidated submission. A full copy of the revised Citizen Participation Plan Support of Family Resource Center that provides assistance in tutoring, clothing, food, housing, utility bill is on file in the Housing and Community Development Department during normal business hours, Monday payment, counseling and serves as homeless liaison for students experiencing homelessness in the school through Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. district. William R. Wild, Mayor Subtotal Year XXXIII CDBG Program $1,216,832 City of Westland Publish: May 24,2007 OEMSMeW-8*21.25 www.hometowitlife.cwn LOCAL NEWS Observer S Eccentric j Thursday, May 24,2007 (W)

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BY SUE MASON tees, as a Chamber Ambassador and on ure to sponsor," she said. 'And around STAFF WRITER the Board of Directors, including chair of here, it's fun to do the events." the board in 2006. She also has been the She also sponsors a college scholarship Dr. Amanda Apfelblat has accomplished co-chair of the annual Taste of Westland for a student pursuing a career in medic; a lot since opening Michigan Chiropractic since 2004. Brist also credits her with the assisting through the William D. Ford Specialists in 2003. From the Westland idea of the annual Shopping Extravaganza Career Technical Center and participates Chamber of Commerce to the Salvation at Westland Shopping Center, an event in the Westland chamber and Westland Army and Westland Rotary, Apfelblat has Apfelblat has chaired since its inception. Youth Assistance Program's annual job made sure she's been there to help, all the Brist said it was Apfelblat who decided shadowing program. while building her business. the Westland chamber needed the shop­ Apfelblat credits her mother for her Her involvement reflects her philosophy ping event after the two attended the Troy community involvement. Her mother, sh about giving and it's an involvement that Chamber of Commerce Simply Shopping. said, is "a very generous and giving per­ hasn't gone unnoticed by the chamber, "When she sees something she likes, we son." which honored her as the 2007 Business do it," said Brist. "Anything she does or "She's very involved in her church and Person of the Year. puts her energy behind is a success. The volunteers a lot of her time, she's very "I think it's important to give back to proof is the growth of her business." inspirational," she said. the community, especially where you And there's more. Another inspiration is her husband, work," said Apfelblat. "It's very important Apfelblat is a sponsor of the chamber's Adam, also a doctor of chiropractic who to belong to the chamber in the communi­ annual Golf outing, Winterfest Bowling, Business Person of the Year in Waterforc ty where you work and support other busi­ Restaurant Rally, Taste Fest and Shopping where his practice is based. nesses. And around here, it's fun to do the Extravaganza. "I thought this was unbelievable that I events." She also is active in the Garden City should get the award when he got it," "She's a perfect choice for the award," Business and Professional Women's Club, Apfelblat said. said chamber President Lori Brist. "She's sits on the Advisory Council for the Brist believes Apfelblat very deserving 100 percent involved and has taken a per­ Wayne-Westland Salvation Army and for of the award, sponsored by Parkside sonal interest in the success of the cham­ Schoolcraft College's massage therapy pro­ Credit Union. ber." gram. In addition to her support of the "Her personality and enthusiasm is Apfelblat's relationship with the cham­ Salvation Army and Westland Rotary, she something I've never seen before," said ber began even before she opened her also'helps other organizations like the Brist. "I think that's why she's so success­ practice at Ford and Wayne Road, and has Westland Police Tactical Response Unit ful. Her personality draws people to her. continued since her move to a larger office and the Westland Community "She's a great asset to the chamber." in Garden City. Foundation. She has served on a variety of commit­ "These are wonderful activities, a pleas­ smasonilhometowrilife.com | (734) 953-2112

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LETTERS Serving jury duty: Nuisance, cost of doing business, prices of £ income goods and services produced in After reading Phil Power's recent Michigan will be lowered signifi­ commentary (May 3) on politicians' cantly, thereby making Michigan fear of voting for higher taxes, it the country's most attractive venue but it's also a civic privilege immediately brought to mind an for conducting business. economic solution that all politi­ Foreign products will finally have, I like Barry Manilow and chick flicks. I've become cians and citizens can and ought to to compete with our products, I obsessed with Rachael Ray. A normal breakfast for me I was one of the first eight into the box for voir support: The Michigan FairTax, a instead of the other way around. 1 is two Boston Cremes and a coke from Tim Horton's. I dire, and I was still sitting there when the jury was piece of legislation recently intro­ This, of course, leads to more jobs own two — count 'em, two — pink shirts. duced into both the Michigan and a higher standard of living for Let's just say I'm used to getting weird looks from peo­ chosen, so I was one-for-one in jury selection. House and Senate. all. ple. I am totally against tax hikes, but The Michigan FairTax is a more So I barely noticed when people gaped at me when I While many of the people in our group expressed a simply heading off tax increases is stable source of revenue than are expressed delight at receiving the firstjury desire to get the hell out of there, I was happy to not going to assuage Michigan's the taxes it replaces and will raise summons of my 48 years. To most people, economic woes in the long term. the same amount of money for the spectre of jury duty seems to be an be chosen. Michigan's system of tax collection Michigan government. unbearable nuisance. But to someone who has a major glitch: It taxes income, The tax will be charged on only would have loved to serve on the O.J. which benefits no one. This is the new goods and services. Taxing Simpson jury, getting the summons was I was still sitting there when the jury was chosen, so I was larger issue that must be dealt with. services will be something new to akin to a visit by Ed McMahon with one of one-for-one injury selection. While many of the people in It is high time that we stop taxing our state, but if a retail sales tax is those big cardboard checks. our group expressed a desire to get the hell out of there, I income, whether that of individuals to be truly fair, then it should be Professional cohorts weren't the only was happy to be chosen. or businesses, and replace those collected not only by those who sell Brad ones who looked at me funny. My own By the time the eight of us (six would actually deliberate revenues with taxes levied on con­ products but also by those who pro­ Kadrich sons eyed me as though I'd just sprouted the case, with two alternates chosen at random at the end sumption at the consumer level. vide services. The Michigan FairTax horns, until 16-year-old Marcus thought of the trial) were seated Thursday afternoon, there was Taxing income reduces incentives does not have exemptions or loop­ maybe I'd get on the Stephen Grant case. only time for opening statements, which meant a return for businesses as well as individu­ holes — it's fair. Umm ... wrong county, but how cool would that be? trip Friday. That was OK with me for a couple of reasons: als. We need to let business owners Although there will be only one I admit I was far more excited a couple of weeks ago I was enjoying the experience, and it meant lunch a sec­ grow their enterprises while at the rate under the Michigan FairTax, when the summons came than I was the day before I was ond day at Bianca's, the greasy-spoon coney island place same time allowing employees to the effective rate will for each set to serve. Suddenly, the idea of spending the day at the next door to the courthouse. keep the income they earn. household will fall anywhere from Coleman A. Young Municipal Center seemed less appeal­ But Friday, the case turned grim. We were charged with - It is noteworthy that those states O to about 9 percent. The vehicle ing. Besides, it was supposed to be sunny and in the mid- deciding whether the court should get jurisdiction over which fund their governments on for attaining this highly progressive 608, and my golf clubs were screaming to be let out of the the five children adopted by the same mother. There were sales tax revenues instead of rate is the innovative "prebate," a trunk. charges of physical, sexual and emotional abuse, and our income taxes are among the most monthly refund of sales taxes to And, of course, getting to the Coleman A. Young charge was to decide whether the court should have juris­ prosperous in our nation. Why every family, based on their poverty Municipal Center meant driving to downtown Detroit, a diction over any or all five kids. shouldn't Michigan join their level as established by federal prospect that generally gives me hives. Too many one-way We listened to the evidence presented by the attorney ranks? guidelines. The prebate is given to streets and huge buildings that confuse me. Fortunately, general and the defense. We took the judge's orders into The Michigan FairTax does the all families, regardless of income, my partner in crime here does traffic on the radio, and his consideration, and began our deliberations around 4:15 following: It will eliminate the cur­ but benefits especially those with predetermined route got me exactly where I was going p.m. Friday. During our breaks throughout the day, I had rent sales tax, personal income tax, lower incomes. well before a rash could develop. considered the various emotions I was feeling: trepida­ single business tax, personal prop­ For example, a family that spends I arrived about 15 minutes before the scheduled 8:30 tion, ebullience, honor. erty tax, the 6-mill state education $28,000 per annum on consumer a.m. show-time, filled out the questionnaire then sat back But after listening to evidence of the rape of a 4-year- tax on business and sales tax on all goods will have an effective tax rate — with some two dozen others — to wait. We took our old boy and the other abuses that had been heaped upon business-to-business purchases. of O percent, whereas the same first break (without really needing one) around 9 a.m. these five children, the awesome responsibility of what to These will be replaced by a simple family will experience an effective People read newspapers or books, talked quietly or do about it hit home when the decision was left to us. We retail sales tax, which will rid our rate of 6.8 percent if they spend watched the Will Smith movie, Hitch. I spent 15 years in ultimately left two of the children as wards of the court state of our current complex and $100,000 per annum. the U.S. Air Force, so all this "hurry up and wait" stuff unfair tax system and save taxpay­ and returned the other three to their adoptive mother, The Michigan FairTax is the right wasn't anything new to me. ers billions of dollars now being feeling the state had not proven she'd been part of the pat­ solution at the right time — one wasted in complying with the cur­ Around 10 a.m.,.we were moved over to the Lincoln Hall tern of abuse. when Michigan desperately needs a rent tax code. of Juvenile Justice for possible jury selection in a • child I'd heard people at work and in the courthouse talk change for the better. It is simple, protection case. As we waited for voir dire to begin, con- •' The Michigan FairTax has been about what a nuisance getting called to jury duty is. I'd transparent, and fair. Best of all, it ; versations revealed a little more about each of us. It was developed with a myth in mind, heard potential jurors trying to figure a way to be dis­ will create jobs of all kinds and the first time I'd ever been summoned for jury duly. namely, that businesses pay taxes. qualified. I tuned them out, preferring to determine its make existing jobs more secure by ' Others had done it often; Michael Long of Van Buren Politicians employ the myth to worthiness by my own experience and not someone attracting companies to our state. Township said he'd been called "maybe 15 times," though else's. engage in the rankest of dema- . r he'd never actually sat on a jury (that was about to change, Having been chosen jury foreman, it was my responsi­ goguery and class-warfare and to All Michiganders ought to take a, though he didn't know it). bility to stand before the principals in the case and read all portray business as the enemy of serious look at this plan, which has, the endorsement of the Small Another guy said he'd been an alternate on a murder five verdicts. Reading them, wondering if we'd done the citizens. trial, but had been dismissed when the jury went into right thing for those children, having to look into the eyes The truth is that whatever taxes Business Association of Michigan .. deliberations. That jury, he said, convicted the defendant of that mother ~ it was about as awesome a responsibility are assessed against a business, among other groups, at in 15 minutes. as I've ever undertaken. they are paid for the same way that www.mifairtax.org. Then they We were led into the courtroom of Judge Frank When it was over, Judge Szymanski told us it had been a a business owner pays for anything should contact their state represen­ Szymanski, with whom, I later learned, I had something in privilege to have us as jurors presiding over his first jury else. He passes them on to his tative and senator and tell them to common (it was the first jury trial for both of us). The first trial. And all I could think was, "No, sir, the privilege was clients. It is a fact, readily admitted , co-sponsor this piece of non-parti­ thing I was struck by was the size of the courtroom. mine." by Alan Greenspan, that only indi­ san legislation. Calling them makes Apparently I've been watching too much Law £2 Order, viduals pay taxes. When the state more difference than one would, know. because I wasn't prepared for a room that's smaller than Brad Kadrich is community editor of the Plymouth Observer. He can be taxes business, the one who pays my living room. reached via e-mail at [email protected] or by phone at (734) those taxes is the consumer. Eric W. Russell I was one of the first eight into the box for voir dire, and 459-2700. By "stripping out" taxes from the Auburn Hiils

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Worship service invited to join in various youth activ­ Hill Road, Canton. Come one, come Pastor Dan Strength leads services appear in the Thursday edition is Summer music ministry 10 a.m. Sundays, at The Lutheran ities held at Riverside Park Church of all. Free dinner, fun and a chance to at Living Water Church (Pentecostal ' noon Monday. Potpourri May 31, Brass Quintet June Church of Our Saviour, 29425 God, 11771 Newburgh Road (corner of support the church and its Habitat Church of God), 11663 Areola, one 21, and Cabaret July 19, dinner at 6 Annapolis, Westland. Sunday School Plymouth), Livonia. Come to one of for Humanity Project. Call and biock west of Inkster road on p.m. ($5), concert at 7 p.m. for children. For information, call our regular classes on Sundays at reserve your spot at (734) 495-0035. Plymouth road. Sunday School is 10 Thursdays, at St. James Presbyterian (734)728-3440. 9:30 a.m. or Wednesdays at 7 p.m. For Baccalaureate Mass a.m. followed by worship at 11 a.m. Rummage sale Church, 25350 W. Six Mile, Redford. A J.O.Y. meeting details, call (734) 464-0990. And reception for Our Lady of Good Bible study 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Call • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday-Friday, May love offering will be received for the The J.O.Y. Builders (Just Older Youth, A healthy you Counsel Church in Plymouth 4 p.m. (734) 425-6360. 24-25, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Music Ministry at St. James. Call (313) ages 50 plus) meet 11:30 a.m. the Join with others as we discover ways Saturday, June 9, at 47650 North Alpha sessions May 26 ($5 bag day}, at St. Matthew 534-7730. third Thursday of the month for to keep our minds and bodies Territorial at Beck. All area high Alpha is an opportunity for anyone "• Lutheran Church, 5885 Venoy, north Higher Rock Cafe iunch, fellowship and fun, at healthy through a four-week class school and college graduates are to explore the Christian faith in a of Ford, south.of warren between Second and fourth Friday of the Riverside Park Church of God, 11771 that is open to the public and free of invited to attend. Graduates are to relaxed, non-threatening setting over Wayne and Merriman roads, month, doors open at 7:30 p.m., live Newburgh at Plymouth roads, charge at Riverside Park Church of arrive in cap and gown and meet in 10 thought-provoking weekly ses­ Westland.Vor details, call (734) 425- bands begin at 8 p.m. presented by Livonia. Call (734) 464-0990. All are God, 11771 Newburgh Road (corne'r of the social hail on the lower level of sions which began 6-9 p.m. Thursday,' Plymouth), Livonia. Day and night the church at 3:30 p.m. To register, March 29, at Ward Evangelical classes available. To register, call call (734) 453-0326, ext. 243 or visit Presbyterian Church, 40000 Six Mile,; (T34) 464-0990. www.olgcparish.net and click on Life Northville. Includes a free dinner Teen to download response form. each-week. Alpha is a low-key, friend­ 4-44 Divorce recovery **. Continue to 7:30-9 p.m. Thursday, Monthly breakfast meeting ly, fun and pressure free class. Free June 14, at First Presbyterian, Church For Bethany Suburban West, a child care avaiiabie during class. To Emeritus Room (upper level), 200 E. Catholic organization providing peer register, call (248) 374-5932 or send - Main, Northville. The cost of the work- support for the divorced and sepa­ e-mail to Margy.Burkhart@ward- ' shop is $45 (scholarships available). rated of all Christian faiths, Saturday, church.org. To register, cail (248) 349-0911. June 16, at Leon's Family Dining, Worship services 30149 Ford road, next to Tim Regular church services 9:30 a.m. , UPCOMING Horton's, Garden City. All separated, and 11 a.m. Sundays with Nursery, divorced and singles welcome. For Sunday School during 9:30 a.m. serv­ -nail' oeobits®hometownlife.com Franciscan peacemaking details, call (734) 513-9479. ice, at Holy Cross Evangelical , ? How do we find personal peace in a Community garage sale Lutheran Church (ELCA), 30650 Six £ - *. * chaotic world? How peace in our 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 16, Mile, Livonia. Call (734) 427-1414. everyday life is achieved through rent parking spaces for $20 each Adult Bible Study weekly on Tuesday . MARSHALL R. PICKELL ALLEN J. HERDMAN forgiveness and loving kindness. (money raised from your spot is and Sunday at 11 a.m. Visitors wel­ Personal peace can set the stage for yours to keep), a limited amount of come. Visit www.holycrosslivonia.org. Age 77 of Novi. May 19,2007. -»i. Age 82 died Friday, May 18,2007, at Beloved husband of Janis; loving Mercy General Hospital in Muskegon, international peace. These topics will tables will be available for an addi­ Bible study father of Nancy Kelly, Tim, Paul, MI. Allen was born May 17, 1925, in be discussed during a presentation tional $10 charge, no weapon sales, 7 p.m. on the first and third Thursday Mark (Laurie) Pickeil and Kate Harrow, Ontario, to Mildred ("Nome") by the internationally known author, at The Salvation Army, 2300 Venoy, of each month in the rectory at St. (Todd) Hoeravf; dear grandfather of (McLean) and Allen Herdman, Sr. He poet and spiritual master Rev. between Michigan Ave. and Palmer. Michael the Archangel Parish, 11441 Dan (Lisa) Hendricks, Mike served in the Canadian Air Force dur­ Hendricks, Paul Jr., Lauara, Cristen, ing World War II. In the late 1970's he Murray Bodo, 0FM at 7:30 p.m. Friday, For details, call (734) 722-3660. Hubbard, south of Plymouth Road, Abby and Zack Pickeil. Cremation established Herdman Service June 1, at Our Lady of Good Counsel Summer safety event Livonia. The current study is the has taken place. Memorial Celebration Company, a heating and air-condition­ Church, 47650 N. Territorial Road at 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 16, at Gospel of St. John. For more informa­ of Marshall's Life will be in the near ing business, which he maintained for future In Lieu of flowers the. family many years. On April 4,1953, he mar­ Beck, Plymouth. Tickets $15. For more The Lutheran Church of Our Saviour, tion, cail (734) 261-1455. request Memorial Donations to the m ried Jesa Gryce, his loving wife of information cail St. Aloysius Parish 29425 Annapolis, Westland. Westland Farmington Women Aglow Fox Run Student Scholarship Fund, MARILYN "MIMI" more than 54 years, in Windsor, (313) 237-5810 or Our Lady of Good Fire and Police department staffs talk Meets from 7-9:30 p.m. (doors open at 4U0 Fox Run Rd„ Novi, MI 48377 CHAMPAGNE (nee Brink) Ontario. He and Jesa retired to Counsel Parish (734) 453-0326, ext. about safety to kids. No charge. All 6:30 p.m.) on the second Monday of Ferrysburg ten years ago after living Passed away on Saturday, May 19, and raising their family in the Detroit 221. invited. For information, call (734) the month in the Visitors Center (old ROY GALDES 2007 at Beaumont Hospital in Royal area. Allen was a devoted husband, Garage sales 728-3440. Spicer House) at Heritage Park on May 21, 2007. Father of John, Roy, Oak following, a brief illness. Mimi father, grandfather, and great-grandfa­ 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Father and Son Dinner Farmington Road, between 10 Mile and Brian, Noreen, Mary and Judy; broth­ was born October 1, 1928 in East ther. He shared his love of the outdoors June 1-2, at Cherry Hill Village and 4-6 p.m. June 16, Riverside Park 11 Mile roads. For more information, er of many, grandfather of 17. Grand Rapids to the late Edward H. with all his family, also spending many Brink, Sr., and Catharine "Katie" years as the leader of Boy Scout Troop Cherry Hill United Methodist Church Church of God sponsors a banquet call Linda Boone at (248) 476-1053. ANN M. TALBOT Brink (nee Towsley). She had a broth­ 907 in Livonia, MI. He encouraged his near the intersection of Cherry Hill for dads and their son. Cost is $10 Worship services er, the late Edward H. "Ted" Brink, Jr. children's math skills by teaching and Ridge roads. If you need it, you per adult; $5 per child ages 5-12; age Praise and worship 10 a.m. Sunday, at Age 59 of Batavia, IL, formerly of She graduated from East Grand Rapids them cribbage when they still had to will find it. Cail church for more 4 and under free. Cost includes a full Westwood Community Church, 6500 Plymouth, MI, unexpectedly passed Highs School in 1946 and attended the use their fingers to count to fifteen. He away Monday, May 21, 2007 in her University of Michigan. She lived in gamely mastered the computer at age ' information or directions (734) 495- dinner, dessert and a free gift. Please Wayne Road and Hunter, Westland. home. Ann a loving Wife, Mother and the Birmingham/Bloomfietd area 75 in order to keep in touch with his 0035. register by June 13 at (734) 464- Contemporary music and casual Grandmother was born on June 26, since 1959. Mimic was a successful far-flung family. And he could fix any Car wash 0990. The church is at 11771 dress. Children church and nursery. 1947 in Jackson, MI. She was the businesswoman through her career in air conditioning compressor you put in Newburgh Road (corner of Plymouth daughter of Julius and Lucille Miller. real estate sales, which began in 1970. front of him. His other interests includ­ Fundraiser for Girl Guard Troop noon Call (734) 254-0093. Donuts and cof­ Ann "Queen" Talbot married John She was a longtime member of the ed tennis, golf, billiards, cross-country to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 2, at The Road), Livonia. fee served. Talbot on March 28, 1970 in Jackson, Birmingham-Bloomfield Board of skiing, bicycling and traveling. Allen Salvation Army, 2300 Venoy, between Summer camp Kids night • - MI. Ann graduated from Western Realtors, and held a real estate broker's was also a member of the American Michigan Ave. and Palmer. S3 cars, $4 The camps run 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Activities include games, crafts, misr Michigan University in 1967, with an license until her death. She was active Legion Post #28 in Grand Haven. Associates Degree in Business. She in the community, as a benefactor and Survivors include his loving wife, trucks/vans. For details, call (734) 722- Monday-Thursday, June 18 to Aug. 24, sion projects, and seasonal events owned and operated The Drapery and participant with the "Our Town" com­ Jesa; three sons: Terry Herdman of 3660. for students in grades K-8, at The 5:30-7 p.m. the second and fourth Upholstery Shoppe. Ann was also mittee of the Birmingham Community Livonia, Jay Herdman of Commerce, Rummage sale Lutheran Church of Our Saviour, Wednesday of each month, at Garden active in The Red Hat Society and the House since 1998. She was a member MI, and Frank Herdman of Santa Fe, Sellers wanted for rummage sale to 29425 Annapolis, Westland. Camps City Presbyterian Church on Welcome Ciub of Fox Vaiiey. She is of the Birmingham Junior League in NM; a daughter, Laurie Herdman of survived by her loving husband, John; the 3960's and a sustaining member Victor, ID; four grandchildren: Randi be held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 2 from include Bible study, literacy lessons, Middiebelt, one biock south of Ford her two sons, Christopher Talbot of thereafter. One of her favorite Junior Pananen of Holland, Bailey Schreiber when Riverside Park Church of God is field trips, games, activities. No Road. The program is free and open' Livonia, MI, and William (Dawn) League memories was chairing the of Victor, ID, Jordan Schreiber of promoting an outdoor mini flea mar­ charge. Ail invited. To register, call to all children kindergarten through- Taibot of Rineyville, KY; three grand­ Junior League Follies; and she also Victor, ID, and Henry Trapp of Victor, ket (weather permitting) to the pub­ (734)728-3440. sixth grade. Light supper included. children, Joshua Talbot, and Kyle, and fondly remembered participating with ID; two great-grandchildren, Erik and Shannon Greenleaf; two sisters, Joette the St. Dunstan's Theater Guild of Ava Pananen of Holland; a brother, lic. Spots are available to rent at only Vacation Bible School Cali (734) 421-7620. (Dan) McCulIy, and Cheri (Jack) Cranbrook. Mimi enjoyed music, Hal (Beth) Herdman; and many loving $20 each; 8-foot tables are an addi­ 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, June Classes Pena; and several nieces and poetry, theater, dancing, shopping, nephews, nieces, and other family tional $5. You must register by' May 18-22, at Memorial Church of Christ, NorthRidge Church Women's Ministry nephews. In addition to her parents, gardening, and,celebrations with her members. The service for Allen was 30. For more information, call (734) 35475 Five Mile, Livonia. The back­ invites you to participate in a variety Ann is preceded in death by her four children and her nine grandchil­ held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May grandson Coby Taibot and her brother dren. Mimi was a wonderful mom, 23, 2007, at VanZantwick Battels 464-0990. The church is at 11771 yard of the church is being trans-- of exciting groups and classes that Fritz Miller. A memorial service will always putting her children first, Kammeraad Funeral Home in Grand Newburgh Road (corner of Plymouth formed into a Western town. There began Thursday, March 8, at the be held on Saturday, May 26, 2007 at encouraging and inspiring them and Haven with Rev. Daniel Anderson Road), Livonia. "One man's junk is will be some new aspects of the VBS church, 49555 North Territorial, 3 pm at the Moss Family Funeral everyone she know by her enthusiastic officiating. Memorials to Love, INC another man's treasure" as the old this year including a live band and • Plymouth. Choose from a self defense Home, 209 S. Batavia Ave. (Rt31) in example. She is survived by her son are appreciated. VanZantwick Battels Batavia. Visitation will be from 1pm William E. Chickering III and wife Kammeraad Funeral Home of Grand saying goes. Find out for yourself on dinner beforehand. For more infor­ class, Scrap-booking, Mops, Bible stud­ until the hour of the service. Interment Sandy of Placerville, CA; son John E. Haven is handling arrangements. June 2. mation, call (734) 464-6722. ies, cooking and nutrition, quilting, will be private. Memorial contribu­ Chickering and wife Karen of Texas Hold-em Avalanche ranch book club, and much more. Register tions in Ann's honor may be directed Rockford, MI; daughter Catharine DONALD N. CATLETT to the Alzheimer's Association in Ratledge (nee Chickering) and hus­ Tournament 5:30 p.m. to midnight Vacation Bible School 9 a.m. to noon on line at http://www.north- Memory of Lucille Miller. For addi­ band Keith of Dearborn, MI; and Age 65, of Farmington Hills. May 21, Saturday, June 2, at St. John Bosco July 23-27, at Hoiy Trinity Lutheran rtdgechurch.com/Women/. 2007. Beloved husband of Mary Ann tional information please contact the daughter Melissa Oakley (nee Frick) Church, 12170 Beech Daly, Redford. Church, 39020 Five Mile, Livonia. $25 Tiny Tots Preschool Moss family Funeral Home in Batavia for 44 years. Loving father of Shannon and husband William of Lake Forest, $30 cash buy in, first prize is $500. for first child (includes music CD, $20 Open registration began March 14, at at 630-879-7900. IL. She will be missed by her grand­ (Rebekah) Catlett and Sabina Catlett. children, William E. Chickering IV of Cherished papa of Cayley and Jacob. Prizes prorated for smaller groups, each additional child (no CD). If you Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 39020 NICHOLAS CAMPBELL Pasadena, CA; E. Michael Chickering Dear brother of Marsha (Bob) Roth. age 18 and over, pre-registration have western theme items we can Five Miie, Livonia. Call (734) 464-0211. Memorial contributions may be made May 18, 2007 at St. of Elk Grove, CA; Jullianne required 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. borrow or for more information, con­ Recovery program Chickering of Birmingham, MI; John to the American Cancer Society or Petersburg, FL, age 86. He (except for noon to 1 p.m.) Monday- tact Laura Kloiber at (248) 348-9675 Ward Evangelical Presbyterian served in the Coast Guard as E. Chickering Jr., of East Lansing, MI; American Heart Association. Funeral a Machinist Mate during Marilyn Andrzejewski of Farmington arrangements have been entrusted to Friday. Call (313} 937-9690. or send e-mail to Church in Northville launches World War Two. He is survived by his Hills, Ml; David Koch of East Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, Monthly dance [email protected]. Celebrate downtown Farmington. wife Grace of 65 years. Also survived Lansing, MI; William, Carter and For Bethany Suburban West, a Crafters wanted Recovery, a Christ-centered recovery Spencer Oakley of Lake Forest, IL; www.thayer-rock.com by nieces, nephews, great-nieces and Catholic organization providing peer St. Aidan Catholic Parish in Livonia is program helping men and women nephews. Services were held and by her beloved poodle dog com­ Thursday at 1pm from the Schrader- panion, Bubbles. Visitation with support for the divorced and sepa­ hosting a craft show to raise funds for find freedom from their hurts, habits Howell Funeral Home, Plymouth. Mimi's family will take place Kday You rated of all Christian faiths, 8 p.m. to their youth for their pilgrimage to and hang-ups (addictive and compul­ Wednesday, May 23 from 2:00p.m. to midnight (doors open at 7:30 p.m.) Sidney, Australia for World Youth Day sive behaviors), meets every Friday • ROBERT LAGUE NULTY 4;00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 find p.m. at the William R. Hamilton Saturday, June 2, at Don Hubert V.F.W. in 2008. Crafters are needed for a evening for 6 p.m. dinner (optional), local resident and business man,, Funeral Home, 820 East Maple Road, Comfort in Hall, 27345 Schoolcraft (1-96 service show 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 7 p.m. praise and worship, 8 p.m. passed away on May 18, 2007. He was Birmingham. Funeral service drive), east of Inkster road, Redford. Nov. 10, at Monsignor Brunett Activity small group discussion, 9 p.m. Solid born in 1907 in Smith Center, KS and Thursday 11:00 a,m. at the funeral Family All separated, divorced and singles Center, 17500 Farmington Road, north Rock Cafe" (optional coffee and. grew up in Jewell, KS. Bob attended home. Burial will be in Woodlawn Kansas State College and graduated in Cemetery - Grand Rapids. Donations welcome. For details, call (734) 261- of Six Mile, Livonia. Save your table desserts). Childcare during Celebrate automotive engineering from General in lieu of flowers can be made to The & 5716. today. Call Ruth McCarthy for an appli­ Recovery is free and available by Motors Institute in Flint. Up until Birmingham Community House, or to Worship service scheduled cation (734) 464-5973. calling (248) 374-7400. For informa­ 1946, he worked in the automotive the Michigan Humane Society. industry in Detroit and Jackson, MI. At The Free Church of Scotland Uplifting church services tion, visit .that time, he founded Great Lakes FcOBITUAR Y (Continuing) holds its first Want a unique church experience? www.celebratcrecovery.com and Airmotive at Willow Run Airport and 1 POLICY Wednesday evening worship service Join us Sunday mornings at 10:45 www.wardchurch.org/celebrate. served as the Cessna Aircraft dealer 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 6, at the a.m. for a service that.will lift your Bible study for the state of Michigan. It was at this The first five "billed" lines of time that the family moved to Canton Twp. Historical Museum on S. entire family, but be prepared for The Gospels and You Bible Study Plymouth. In 1961, he sold the busi­ 'ijf an obituary are published at Canton Center Rd. at the corner of what will happen after just one serv­ began 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5, at The no cost. All additional lines ness and returned for a brief time to Heritage'Park Drive. The Rev. R. ice. Can't wait for Sunday? Come to Basilica of St. Mary Orthodox Church will be charged at $4 per line. the automotive industry. From 1969 to Sherman Isbeli and the Rev. Sean our open discussion 7 p.m. activity center on the lower level, 1978, he, along with his son, Bob, You may place a picture of operated the Colony Car Wash on Ann your loved one for an Humby will preside. An informational Wednesdays as we examine the-Word 18100 Merriman, Livonia. No charge. Arbor Road. Bob and his wife, additional cost of only $6. meeting will be held at the museum of God. Classes avaiiabie for all ages, The study focuses on applying the Florence (nee Sederlin) enjoyed many Symbolic emblems may be 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, for those child to adult. Riverside Park Church Gospel of St. Luke to daily iife. years of flying and RV traveling included at no cost (example: who have questions about the of God is at 11771 Newburgh Road Sessions will be led by Rev. George throughout the U.S. in their retirement. VIRGINIA BACHUS American Flags, religious church. For more information, call {corner of Plymouth Road), Livonia,. Shalhoub and Jim King, the church's Bob was an excellent pilot, hunter and symbols, etc.) fisherman. Bob was predeceased by RICHARDS Margaret Waldecker at (313) 530-6170 Call (734) 464-0990. director of youth and outreach min- - Florence, his wife of 72 years, in April Age 76 of Westland died suddenly, or go to www.wesiminsterconfes- istry. For information and to register,' - 2004. Bob is survived by his son, peacefully surrounded by her family Deadlines: sion.org. cali (734) 422-0010. Robert D. (Phyllis) of Northville, MI, May 18, 2007. Beloved wife of the Friday 4:30 PM for Sunday ONGOING his daughter, Jane Sloan (Laird) of late Stewart Bachus and Gerald Wednesday Noon for Thursday Prayer series Sunday service Sugar Land, TX and Grand Manan, Richards. Dear mother of Susan Obituaries received alter these deadlines How to spice up yoiir prayer iife Preschool registration All are welcome to attend worship New Brunswick, grandchildren Bachus, Michael (Nancy) Bachus, will be placed In the next available issue. includes Help! I Don't Have Time to Ward Preschool now enrolling chil­ service at 10 a.m. Sunday in the sanc-^; Tammy Nulty of Plymouth, Laura Jeffrey (Jeanne) Bachus, Barbara dren for the 2007-2008 school year. Vargas (Doug) of Burke, VA, Lance Pray on June 7, Conversations with tuary at St. Paul's Presbyterian (Scott) Person, Christopher (Kelly) e-mail your obit to Sloan (Kim) of Sugar Land, TX and Bachus and Cornelius Bachus. Dear Jesus June 14, and Prayer Walking Morning and afternoon sessions Church, 27475 Five Mile, one block Tom Garner (Kathy) of Louisville, KY grandmother of Brendan and Ariadne [email protected] July 5, at 7 p.m. Thursdays at St. available for ages 3,4 and 5 by Dec. west of Inkster, Livonia. For more . '• and great- grandchildren, Trevor and Sheridan, Valerie, Laura and Rebecca or tax to: James Presbyterian Church, 25350 W. 1. Preschool is at 40000 Six Mile, information, call (734) 422-1470. •';• Austin Garner and Valerie and Philip Bachus, Christopher Bachus, Sean Attn: Obits c/o Charoiette Wilson Six Mile, Redford. Call (313) 534-7730. west of Haggerty, Northville. Scripture study "•' Vargas. He is also survived by his sis­ (Natalie) Ferson, Melissa Person, 734-953-2232 Rummage sale Schedule and tuition information can Board the Starship Evangelize, seek ;: ters, Kathleen Conrad of Atchison, KS, Jacob Bachus, Megan and Justin For more information call: Betty Hutchison of Indianapolis, IN Korpal and Jennifer and Courteney Charoiette Wilson 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday-Friday, be viewed at www.wardchurch.org. out and explore new worlds of scrip- *, and numerous nieces and nephews. A Bachus. sister of Dorothy Mitchell June 7-8, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information, cail (248) 374-5911 or ture study - The Book of Numbers - MC; memorial service was held on May 23, Brown and Andrea Sunday. A private 734-953-2070 send e-mail to carol.nowacki@ward- 2007 at the Schrader-Howell Funeral family service has been held. or Liz Keiser Saturday, June 9, in St. Joseph Church a.m. Tuesdays through May at St. *• Home, Plymouth-Share memories at: Memorials would be appreciated to 734-953-2067 parish hall, 16101 Rotunda Dr., church.org. Priscilia Church, 19120 Purllngbrook, ' * schrader-howell .com your local Meals on Wheels. Please or toil free Dearborn. For details, call (313) 593- Depression recovery Livonia. For information, call Mary Rice* visit and post a tribute at 866-818-7653 4510 or (313) 336-3227. Trapped by depression? Depression at (734) 522-1095. > www.uhtfh.com ask for Char oris Italian night & auction Recovery Program began 7 p.m. Cherry Hill United Methodist Church Tuesday, March 20, at Cherry Hill PLEASE SEE CALENDAR, NEXT PAGE; www.hometownlife.com Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, May 24,2007 (*) Air

Methodist Church, 16175 Delaware at Puritan, support group that encourages members to group second Saturday of the month, and Michigan. Call (248) 477-8974. Redford. Congregation is hearing lessons from I lose weight sensibly and keep it off. For more Sunday worship at 10 a.m. (nursery available) Bet Chaverim Peter. For more information, call (313) 255-6330. information, call Margaret at (734) 838-0322. and children's class at 10:15 a.m. at 25350 W. Six Services are open to all living in the western , FROM PREVIOUS PAGE Adult literacy classes Learner's Bible study Mile, Redford. Call (313) 534-7730. counties including Canton, Plymouth, Livonia, , Available for those wishing to improve their At 7 p.m. Mondays, in Room AtOt, at Ward Eucharistic adoration and Northviiie. The congregation follows tradi- ~ Worship service reading and writing skiiis. Open to adults age 18 Presbyterian Church, 40000 W, Six Mile, The monthly program of Parish Prayer and tions of Reform Judaism. Interfaith families ^ All are welcome to attend 11 a.m. worship serv­ and over. Trained tutors available for day and Northviiie. Call (248) 374-5920. Eucharistic Adoration continues the third welcome to attend services at 321S. Ridge, ice Sundays, at Good Shepherd Reformed evening hours. Call (734) 421-0472. Leave your Church service Wednesday of each month at St. Michael's south of Cherry Hill, Canton. Call (734) 646-3864, Church, 6500 N, Wayne at Hunter, Westland. name and phone number and someone will be Loving God by loving people, meets at 10 a.m. Church of Livonia, corner of Plymouth and for information or visit www.betchaverim.com. , Join us at 7 p.m. Tuesdays in November and in contact with you. Sunday at Westwood Community Church, 6500 Hubbard roads. The church will be open for Detroit World Outreach December as Pastor Louise Monacetli intro­ Personal ministry N. Wayne Road at Hunter, Westiand. Doughnuts worship from 10 a.m. until the 7 p.m. A nondenominational church with cutting edge ' duces The Jesus Experience, a series of videos Due Season Christian Church is a nondenomi- and coffee served. Call (734) 254-0093. Benediction service. For information, call (734) drama productions, energized contemporary offering insight into the people and situations national, multicultural, full gospel church that Senior activities 261-5331. music, high-tech video and lighting, programs God used to expand the church around the offers Sunday worship services at 10 a.m. and Gathering for seniors 50 years and older at Worship services for kids and teens, for college students, singles, .7 world. For more information, call (734) 721- Tuesday night Bible study at 7:15 p.m. Services 11:30 a.m. on the third Friday of every month at Ail are welcome to attend worship service at St. married adults and seniors. Services are at 8 -' 0800. are currently held at Stevenson High School on Riverside Park Church of God, 11771 Newburgh at Paul's Presbyterian Church, Five Mile and a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday (6:30 p.m. the first Worship services Six Mile, west of Farmington Road, Livonia. All Plymouth, Livonia. For more information, call Inkster roads, Livonia. Service is held at 10 a.m. Sunday of the month), S.unday school for all ., Explore your destiny - God's wonderful plan are welcome. For information, call (248) 960- (734) 464-0990. Put together a salad dish and every Sunday with an education hour all for ages at 10 a.m. and Wednesdays at 9 a.m. and >,

for your life. Sunday Worship services are at 8 8063 or visit www.DueSeason.org. come out and meet other seniors. Lunch is ages at 9 a.m. Call (734) 422-1470. 7 p.m. Call (313) 255-2222. T^ a.m. (traditional) and 10:30 a.m. (contempo­ Scripture studies served followed by fellowship with some games Unity of Livonia Trinity Episcopal Church w-> rary), at Grace Lutheran Church, 46001 From 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays in the lower level of and stories. Services at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sundays at Sunday Services at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m., Warren, between Canton Center and Beck), Our Lady of Loretto Church, Six Mile and Beech Church activities 28660 Five Mile, between Middlebelt and Wednesday service at 6:15 p.m., Bible Studies Canton. For more information, call (734) 637- Daly, Redford, Call (313) 534-9000. St. James Presbyterian Church offers a Inkster roads. Call (734) 421-1760. and Worship Center for ail ages, at 11575 1 • 8160. Sunday School and Adult Bible Study at TOPS Thursday dinner at 6 p.m. for $5 prepared by Shabbat services Belleville Road, (four miles south of Michigan I'. 9:15 a.m. Adult Bible Study series: Heaven Stands for Take Off Pounds Sensibly, the group Susan Navarro, The Cookie Lady, followed by The doors of Congregation Beit Kodesh, a Avenue), Belleville. Parents with Young !; Can't Wait. meets at 7 p.m. every Thursday evening at St. Bible study at 7 p.m. and Chancel Choir rehears­ Conservative synagogue at 31840 W. Seven Miie, Children Bible Study at 6 p.m. Sundays, !; Worship service Thomas a' Becket Church, 555 S. Liliey, Canton. al at 8 p.m.; Thrift store is open from 10 a.m. to between Farmington and Merriman, Livonia, are includes dinner and child care. Call (734) 699- ,' At 10:30 a.m. Sundays at New Beginnings United Weigh-in is from 6:15-6:55 p.m. It is a weight 2 p.m. every Saturday; 10 a.m. women's study open to the Jewish community of southeastern 3361. ::

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Making disciples who share the love of Jesus Christ "More than Sunday Services" NEWBURG UNITED Pastors: Robert F Bayer and Anthony M Creoder Worship Service Pastot David Washington ""Where the Word is Relevant, 9:00, 10:30 Sf 11:00 a.m. METHODIST CHURCH and Tire CCFPamt] > Dynamic Youth and Children's Programs People are Loved and Christ is the Key" "Open Hearts, Minds & Doors" imuid like to • Excellent Music Ministries GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH HOSANNA-TABOR invite you to Join us for Worship Service at 10:30am * Small Groups For Every Age • Outreach Opportunities 36500 Ann Arbor Trail MISSOURI SYNOD LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL Sunday School and/or New Members Orientation: 9:00am Pastor; between Wayne & Newburgh Rds. 25630 GRAND RIVER at BEECH DALY 9600 Leverne • So. Redford • 313-937-24 Dr. Dean Klump located at 8775 Ronda Drive, Canton, Ml, 48187 734-422-0149 313-532-2266 ' REDFORD TWP Rev. Jonathan Manor, St. Pastor Associate Pastor: Rev. David Wichert Worship Service Between Haggerty Road and Lilley Road Worship Service Sunday Morning Worship 9;15&11:00A.M. SW corner of Joy Road and Ronda Drive First United Methodist Church and 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. J | of Plymouth Sunday School Sunday School Education Hour 9 :45 a.m. 4-520 J north Territorial Road 9:15 & 11:OOA.M. www.CantonCF,oro (West of Sheldon Road) 10:00 a.m. Christian School Nursery Provided Pre-Kindergarten-Sth Grade ' If s not about Religion, it's about Relationships. (734) 453-5280 Rev. Marsha M. Wooiley The Rev. Timothy P. Halboth, Senior Paster For more information call i Corns to a place where lives are changed, | www.pfumc.org Visit our website: www.newburgumc.org The Rev. Dr. Victor F. Halboth, Assistant Pastor 313-937-2233 i families are made whole and ministry is real.1

i\ Willie \i N()\ PKiMniiKns LWNCIIK M c \nK)!K Risen Christ Lutheran CC1MNXM DINOMIWIIOWI • I'.s.V' I'KIMUIIKIW LC-MS David w. Martin, Pastor 46250 Ann Arbor Road • Plymout {1 Mile West of Sheldon) (734J453-52T ST. ANNE'S ROMAN FAITH COVENANT Worship in Downtown Plymouth Sunday Worship &1S & 10:45 am CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday School (Children & Adults) 9.1¾) a Immemorial Latin Mass CHURCH WARD All are Welcome Come as you are! 14 Miie Road and Drake, Farmington Hills Approved by Pope St. Pius V in 1570 Vj L angelical Presbyterian Chit, St. Anne's Academy • Grades K-8 (248) 661-9191 23310 Joy Road • Redford, Michigan Casual, Contemporary, Sunday Worship 40000 Six Mile Road 5 Blocks E. of Telegraph • (313) 534-2121 Excellent Children's Mass Schedule: and Children's Church 'just west of I-2TS" First Pri. 7:00 p.m. 9:15 a.m. Contemporary -Program LI illlKWCIU K(H First Sat. 11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.,Traditional Northviiie, MI Sun. Masses 7:80 & &30 a.m. Meets at Franklin H.S. in WISCONSIN N\N()D Confessions Heard Prior to Each Mass Child Care provided for all services Livonia on Joy Road 248-374-7400 Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions Youth Groups * Adult Small Groups fSefween Merriman and Middlebelt Roadsj Tuesdays at 7:00 P.M. Traditional Worship at 10:00 a.m. 1 9:00 & 10:20 A.M | *T. PAUL'S ev. lUTt>eRAN 734-425-1174 I «.:ouRcf? & scrjoo1 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) Join usfor coffee , bagels and Contemporary Worship I I 7810 FARMINGTON ROAD ^^¾¾¾¾. RESURRECTION CATHOLIC CHURCK! donuts after the service! 9601 Hubbard at W. Chicago, Livonia, Ml .1VOKIA* (734) 261-1360 ^ «-- 4B755 Warren Rd., Canton, Michigan 4 " (between Merriman & Farmington Rds.) 11:40A.M. ' I SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES 451-0444 (734) 422-0494 Nursery S Sunday School Durir i ,«*"'**, 8:30 A.M. &11:00 A.M. REV. RICHARD A. PERFETT' www.rosedalegairter s.org All Morning Worship Services I PASTOR JAMES HOFF Weekday Masses Sp > Chapel Worship Service PASTOR ERIC STEINBRENNER Tuesday & Friday 8:30 a.m l\m * J. S:OOam Evening Service • 7:00 P.> **"» Traditional Service Saturday - 4:30 p.m. (U'. KIHI«(JI i HKMlW vs^ 10:30 am Services Broadcast Sunday - 8:30 & 10:30 a.rr 11:00 A.M. Sunday 11 IE W/MMM Si W\(\ We Welcome You To A Full Service Church WMUZ 560 AM J I For additional information visit www.wardchurch.org IWMHK \l ILTHIKW St Genevieve Roman Catholic Ch. rrh First Church of Christ, Scientist, Plymouth (I'll Mi is WILKh \ PLYMOUTH CHURCH J10B W, Ann Arbor Trail, Plymouth, MI St. Genevieve School - PreK-S OF THE NAZARENE St James Presbyterian 29015 Jamison • Livonia • 734-427' "" 734-453-0970 ._B01 W, Ann Arbor Road • (7341 ¢53-1525 0:30 a.m. Church, USA PRESBYTFRIAN 1:30 a.m. ill |)t 25350 West Six Mile Rd. i l Timothy Lutheran Church y Meeting 7:30 VUlV Redford (313) 634-7730 A Reconciling in Christ Congregatii n Sunday Worship Service • 10:00 A.M., Sunt 3820 Wayne Rd. ed at church School -10:15 A.M., Thursday Dinners - 6:00 L.-2:00 p.m. Thrift Store every Sat. 10am-2pm ! IttWiVMUpl'itiJyltJulli.UiujL (Between Ann Arbor Trail & Joy Roa Nursery Care Provided • Handicapped Accesslb Livonia • 427-2290 970 Rev. Paul S. Bousquette i undaySchool:9:30a.m. • Worship: 10:30) 1 Jilt Hegdal, Pastor Dr. Jimmy McGuire 10:00 a.m. Family Worship , Rev.WilHaraJ.BurkeJr. {Nursery Available) ervices held at: Madonna University's Kresge 36600 Schoolcraft Road • Livonia jiWng lot is on S.W. comer of Leraa SSchmlCBft • Nwsery prr

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BY BRAD EMONS senior Josh Palka, who swept put (47 feet, 11.5 inches); Paul 45.62. The foursome of Kempf, • STAFF WRiTER BOYS TRACK the 200- and 400-meter dashes Rockrohr, discus (127-2); Schatz, Ramthun and Justin with times of 22.83 and 50.91, Ramthun, 300 hurdles (41.56); Palka went 1:32.85 in the 800 His team's numbers were sometimes," Unger said, "We've respectively. He also rallied the Girolamo, 800 ¢2:04.87); and relay. staggering — even Lutheran scored over a 100 before and Warriors to victory in the 1,600 Spencer Lyle, 1,600 ¢4:49.53). Ramthun added a runner-up High Westland boys track coach last year when we scored 162,1 relay ¢3:34.32) with an anchor The Warriors' 3,200 relay finish in the 100 hurdles Mike Unger would admit that. thought it was a lot. The region­ split of 50.9 to edge Genesee team of Girolamo, Jim (16.18), while Kemph con­ Unger's Warriors racked up al was a little weaker than it's ¢3:34,63). Palka teamed up Rockrohr, Josh Rice and Lyle tributed a second in the 200 195 points Saturday to repeat been, but the kids had a good with Kyle Ramthun, Kyle also took first in 8:38.31. (23.06). their Division 4 regional title at day. We had a good meet." Kempf and Joe Girolamo for Lutheran Westland's 400 and Schatz took third in the 100 Webberville. Lutheran Westland scored the win. 800 relay teams also qualified dash (10.95) and earned a It was the fifth regional title points in 14 of 17 events, includ­ "Josh got the baton behind for the Division 4 state meet Division 4 meet berth as an in school history for Lutheran ing all of the running events. and went to the lead, the other June 2 at Grand Rapids Forest additional qualifier. Westland. Genesee was a dis­ "We've never had that before kid got it back, and he made a Hills Eastern with runner-up Before the Warriors embark tant second with 109, while and I've coached some pretty beautiful comeback," Unger finishes. on their trip to the state meet, host Webberville took third good teams," said Unger, who said. The 400 relay team consisted they will compete this Saturday The 2006 North with 82. guided the Warriors to the 2001 Other Lutheran Westland of Brandon Ross, Aaron in the Michigan Interscholastic American champion- "Usually when you score SO state championship. individual first-place finishers Yankee, Paul Rockrohr and Michigan Bucks of the. points, that's good enough None had a bigger day than included Alex Edwards, shot Mike Schatz, who clocked a PLEASE SEE TRACK, B6 Premier Development League announced that tickets f6r their U.S. Open Cup game at 5 p.m, Saturday, May 26, ys. the Chicago Fire Premier at Canton's Independence Park will be availabfe for free courtesy of the organ­ izers of the 25th annual , Spartans share golf crown Canton Cup Soccer Classic.

BY SRAD EMONS The Mustangs finished runner- Crosby co-MVP STAFF WRITER up during the dual-meet season to Western Michigan Stevenson after losing by three University senior co-dap- lOrder another extra trophy. strokes, 176-179, in a match May tain Brady Crosby /For the third year in a row, 14. Just two days earlier, (Livonia Stevenson), who Livonia Stevenson and Northville Northville lost its No. 2 player, helped the Broncos to a will share the Western Lakes Kirsten Freisch, to a broken elbow. Mid-Ametican Conference Activities Association girls golf "Everybody stepped up. I did title and an NCAA region­ crown. not realize we had this kind of al berth, was named co- Stevenson, the regular season depth," Northville coach Mary MVP along with team­ champion at 11-0, fell eight shots Jane Ossola said. "Taylor Johnson mate Tim Bradsabw short of the Mustangs in Tuesday's had not broken 100 and she goes (Bromsgrove, England). WLAA tourney held at Canton's 91 in the (Oak Pointe) regional Crosby and Bradshaw Pheasant Run Golf Club. and 99 today. will represent WMU in the And based on the formula of "And it helps to have the confer­ 32-team NCAA National total points for the regular season ence champion (Weber)... and Doubles Championship, and tournament finish, both she's a sophomore. She's been which begins today in teams wound up with 22 points. averaging 88 (for 18) and her pre­ Athens, Ga/ .> • N?>4£«>:or$^K^^ BY BRAD EMONS play football at Grand Valley State before double-mini trampoline at STAFF WRITER going into law enforcement with the the USAG Nationals, June Livonia Police Department and Dade 19-28, in Memphis, Tenn. Livonia Franklin Athletic Director Ron campaigns, going 45-35 overall. County (Fla.) Sherrif's Department (where Hammye didn't have to go very far to find The Patriots return five varsity play­ he was wounded in the line of duty). his new varsity girls basketball coach. ers, including talented sophomore twins He returned to the area working in Novi-Detroit Catholic Hammye elevated JV coach Dave Briauna and Brittany Taylor, along with the home improvement business and BY BRAD EMONS Central High pitcher and • McCall to the position last week. Ashley Price, Melissa Davies and recently returned to work in the service STAFF WRITER infielder Bill Hardin , McCalljreplaces former Patriots all- Samantha Floyd. department for Custom Sprinklers of (Livonia) recently signed a stater Maiy Kay Whalen, who resigned "I have a lot to look forward to with Northville. The Livonia Churchill girls soccer letter-of-intent to play after six seasons with a 47-81 record, the (Taylor) twins, but we only have five His wife Lana is the athletic depart­ program is undergoing a rejuvenation baseball at Ashland including a 15-7 mark last fall. returning," McCall said. 'We'll play an ment secretary at Franklin and his three and resurrection of sorts. ;.Uniyersity (Ohj§), which is "I think Dave brings a unique style to aggressive style of basketball. We'll focus children participated in sports at The Lakes Division champion .currently rank^fin tfietop our program," Hammye said. "The girls on being a strong defensive team. If you Franklin, including graduates Ashley, an Chargers earned their first Western 25 nationals in Division I enjoy playing for him and he'll get the can't play both ends offensively and All-Observer basketball player; and Lakes Activities and is a member of the most of his talent. And given the team defensively, you'll have issues and you David, who earned All-Area honors in '™**™™™™™^^ Association title Great Lakes Intercollegiate that is coming back, he'll do very well can't expect to win a lot of games." hockey and played football. McCall's PREP SOCCER since 1996 with a 1-0 Athletic Conference. " •with them." McCall is a 1977 graduate of Garden youngest daughter Andrea, who gradu­ victory Wednesday Hardin has been a var­ The 48-year-old McCall posted two City East High School, where he played ates next month, played both basketball night at Northville, the. Western sity member of CC since winning seasons among his four JV football and basketball. He went on to and volleyball. Division champ. his sophomore year. He "I like the way we played tonight," earned All-Catholic said Churchill coach Dave Hebestreit, League and All-District whose team is 13-2-3 overall. "We honors as a junior. , were dangerous and moved the ball . He is the Shamrocks' Stevenson corrals Mustangs for title, 6-3 well. We didn't have many lapses. At 2007 tearftcaptain. ; the beginning of the year we set our sights on the division and winning the Falcons go 5-9 BY BRAD EMONS city (title) with a chance to compete The Livonia Junior STAFF WRITER for the conference. Now we have to set Athletic League G-Maj(ir some new goals." (ages 9-10) Falcons>ent a The general consensus around Western None came up bigger for the state- perfect 5-0 in the second Lakes Activities Association softball circles ranked Chargers than sophomore annual Westland vs. Livonia was that the Western Division winner would goalkeeper Stephanie Turner, who baseball tournament • take home the trophy. kept the Mustangs, led by speedy The Falcons outscored But underdog Livonia Stevenson, the Lakes Penn State signee Danielle Toney, off their opponents 79-29 in the Division champ, had other ideas Wednesday the board for the entire 80 minutes. five games while improving as the host Spartans seized their first WLAA Another sophomore, Lindsay to 8-0 overall on the season. crown since 1985 with a 6-3 victory over a McMullen, tallied the game-winning Team members include: stunned Northville squad, which had to get goal with 28:28 remaining when she Kyle Way, CJ. Weiss, Derek past both highly-regarded Plymouth and turned around just outside the box Rotter, Frank Carlin, Jay Canton for the divisional crown. and directed a well-placed shot into Hopson, Cameron Mount- Freshman Emily Hollandsworth's base- the upper left corner. Campbell, Gordon Ferguson, clearing double up the right-field gap in the' "Lindsay maybe has only five or six VinnyJenawayiJack bottom of the sixth inning broke a 3-all dead­ goals, but every single one she's scored Ferguson Nick Copperstone, lock an&catapulted Stevenson to the upset for us this year has been important," Alex Cleaver, Scott Mims, win. said Churchill coach Dave Hebestreit, Jimmy Seewald, Heath Trailing 3-2, the Stevenson rally started whose team improved to 13-2-3 over­ Stilwell, Matt Boris and Sean when Lauren Brueck reached base on an all. "And Turner made two huge saves McCann. infield error. Kristina Vaclavek followed with TOM HOFfMEYERI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER for us, one in each half. She gives our The coaching staff includes Stevenson's Kathleen Hoehn slides in safe at home to score the Spartans' second run of the Jim Hopson, Mike Rotter, Jeff PLEASE SEE WLAA SOFTBALL, B2 game ahead of the throw to Northville catcher Sarah Rounsifer during Wednesday's WLAA final. PLEASE SEE WLAA SOCCER, B2 Ferguson and Ken Way, (LW) Observer & Eccentric j Thursday. May 24,2007 www.hometowitlife.com

should have won that game. WL A A SOCCER Coach (Hebestreit) has a confi­ dent in my touch. If they can't Stevenson pays back Chiefs in FROM PAGE Bl touch it, they can't score." The Chargers also got solid defenders and midfielders a , play from their midfielders, Turnabout was fair play said. "We struggled early to get in , three great chances in the firial fiVeW chance to push forward. If I'm junior Julianne Puroll and Monday as Livonia Stevenson GIRLS SOCCER their end, but then'found what was minutes, including one tharhit the going to work for us." poaching a team and I picking sophomore Bailey Brandon. avenged a girls soccer loss crossbar, we jut couldn't find a way Barker singled out the play of sen­ to get one. a keeper, she's the first one I'd "Bailey had a different role Friday with a 2-1 victory at "I was pleased with the girls' ior midfielder Meghan Horgan and "We've got some work to do in pick." for us tonight, more of a gritty, Canton in a Western Lakes effort level tonight, and to tie junior midfielder Kelly Powers, along terms of defending flighted balls in Turner continually ventured ball-winning central-mid," Activities Association and win the game in the last 10 with defenders Courtney Smith our box, but that can still be away her line with athletic Hebestreit said. "And I thought crossover between second- minutes take character and (sophomore), Kelly Roulier (senior) improved. It was a solid game for us." plays to break up Northville Julianne was a big part of our place division finishers. perseverance which we defi­ and Kristine Ostrosky (senior). Barker singled out the play of attacks, either playing the ball success tonight. She played 60 Canton took a 1-0 lead on nitely had tonight." LUTH. WESTLAND 2, ROEPER1: Allyson midfielders Meghan Horgan, a sen­ at her feet or booming free minutes in the central midfield Kerry McWhirter's goal in the Stevenson enters the Yankee had a goal and assist Monday ior, and Kelly Powers, a junior, along kicks well down the field. and played outstanding the 32nd minute. Division I state tournament as host Lutheran High Westland (7- with junior goalkeeper Melissa The victory also wiped out a first two-thirds of the game." But Stevenson, pushing up with a 9-6-3 overall record. 6-1) avenged a 4-0 loss last year Roumayah. against Birmingham Roeper. year's frustration. It was only a W.L NORTHERN 2, FRANKLIN 1: For the G.P. SOUTH 3, CHURCHILL 1: In a non- The loss dropped Northville more offensive players late in Yankee dribbled from the backline second time in three days on league match Friday, state-ranked year- ago when Northville beat to 11-3-3 overall. the game, struck for the equal­ to score unassisted to give the Monday, Walled Lake Northern Livonia Churchill (12-2-3) fell victim the Chargers in a mercy. In this The Mustangs hope to get a izer when freshman Kayla Warriors a 1-0 first-half advantage. defeated host Livonia Franklin (4-11- to visiting Grosse Pointe South. year's season opener, the rematch with Churchill in next Kimble scored from Kathleen Julieann Thomas then made it 2- 1) on goals by Riley Wood (45th The Chargers scored at the 15- Chargers battled Northville to week's Division I district tour­ Griffin on a play started by 0 with a second-half goal. minute) and Karlean Herbert (60th minute mark when Bailey Brandon's a scoreless draw. Goalkeeper Chelsea Kyles stopped nament. Victoria Slavin. minute). throw-in was ruled an own-goal by 10 of 11 Roeper shots to earn the vic­ "I was just trying to get "It was a close game, it could Griffith then scored the Franklin scored with seven sec­ the Blue Devils. tory. everybody pumped up " Turner have gone either way," game-winner with only three onds left in the first half after junior South scored with eight minutes said.. "Hopefully it comes from Northville coach Ron Meteyer minutes remaining off a corner goalkeeper Melissa Roumayah W.L. NORTHERN 1, FRANKLIN 0: In a left in the half and added a pair of me and spreads out all over the said. "We've got to learn from kick from Taleen Mergian. played the ball deep to junior for­ WLAA crossover game Friday, host second-half goals to gain the win. field. We came out ready to this.We have some things to "That was a good win for us, ward Molly Perkins following a Walled Lake Northern tallied a goal The Chargers played without cen­ play. It was a 0-0 game the first correct. But if we don't correct especially after Friday," Northern corner kick. Perkins took a midway through the second half to tral backs Lindsey Marlow and beat Livonia Franklin (4-10-1). Jessica Stroud, both out with the flu. time we played them (in the these things, it will be a wasted Stevenson coach Chris Pinta touch past a Knights defender and finished with a breakaway. "Our willingness to go forward "Several others were ailing as season opener) and we felt we effort." said of the 2-1 setback at home. "We put up a great fight, and and play in their end was great well," Churchill coach Dave "There was some redemption much like Friday, when we were in throughout the game," Franklin Hebestreit said. "But we should have there. But more importantly, the same situation, we had a number coach Jen Barker said. "In the last taken care of business in the first 10 it's good to finish the regular of great opportunities throughout 10~to-15 minutes, we showed an minues. We were all over them and "They did not tense up. I just season with a win prior to the the half and a few great opportuni­ obvious sense of urgency to pick up a we should have been up 3-0, but we NUUSDFTBMl told them to have fun and play districts. ties late," Franklin coach Jen Barker goal and at least tie it. While we had just didn't finish." FROM PAGE B1 hard, and that's exactly what they did." an infield single and Laura Northville took a 1-0 second- Deacon singled to load the inning lead when Kirstyn Bucks' Cup bid continues to runneth over bases. Jamie Johnson's bunt Wildey singled and later scored single brought home Brueck to on a Kelsey Lewis RBI ground- knot the game at 3-all. out. The 2006 Premier College, Ky.) was the instant The Internationals fall to 0-1 Daniel that gave Cleveland That set the stage for The Spartans answered with Development League champi­ offense the Bucks needed, as in their 2007 opener and will very few sniffs at goal. H«llandsworth, who had two runs in the third when on Michigan Bucks improved he beat his tight marking have a very difficult time quali­ Now the focus quickly shifts struck out and popped to sec­ Amanda Paison doubled, took to 2-0 on the new season after Cleveland defender to the ball fying for Open Cup after to the Bucks Great Lakes rival ond: in her previous two at- third on an outfield misplay, dominating the aggressive and flicked it to forward Doug tonight's loss. Chicago Fire Premier (1-0*1), bats. She fouled off two good and scored on a wild pitch. Cleveland Internationals last . DeMartin (Michigan State), The second half was played who will come to Canton next attempts from Northville Paison then came home on Friday night at Troy Athens who coolly slotted the ball past at a slower pace than the open­ Saturday to take on the Bucks pit-eher Allison Holmes and Kathleen Hoehn's RBI ground- High School. Internationals keeper Alex ing stanza, but the Bucks final­ for the right to move on to the was faced with a one-two out. The North American men's Fatovic. ly connected with an insurance Open Cup. count-. Northville regained the lead, champs opened the night The Bucks pushed the game goal in the 77th minute, when The leader of the division "1 had to choke.up and go 3-2, with two runs in the top of receiving their championship at the younger squad for the the counter-attacking trio of after the first four Cup quali­ tyith the pitch," Hollandsworth the fifth when Kelsey Whelan rings from Livonia native and majority of the first half, but Jafta, Khelli Dube and Kenny fiers moves on to Round One. said. "I was a little nervous, but singled and later scored on a Bucks owner Dan Duggan, and the Internationals would not Uzoigwe, pressured the The classic match up will I had to get the girl home - error followed by Sarah promptly returned the favor by back down and refused to Cleveland goal at a furious take place at 5 p.m. - moved make contact. Rounsifer^s RBI double. gifting him their second allow a second goal before pace. up from 6:30 p.m. original "I haven't had one (big hit) The loss dropped Northville, shutout win of the season. intermission. Uzoigwe's pass to Jafta sent start time at Independence like this •- especially since we which made an uncharacteris­ If the Bucks can win their "They defended us exactly the speedy midfielder in alone Park as part of the Canton Cup haven't won a conference (title) tic four errors, to 23-6-1 over­ next two matches - May 26 in how we expected," Bucks sec­ on goal, only to have him drop Memorial Day tournament. jsinee 1985. We're trying to start all. Canton vs. Chicago and May ond-year assistant coach Brett the ball to a trailing Dube to The Bucks will then head to u new tradition." "This is the worst defensive 28 in South Bend against the Jacobs said. "They did a good finish the second goal of the South Bend to play the Indiana Junior pitcher Jamie game we've played all season," Indiana Invaders - they are job of disrupting our flow and game. This would prove to be Invaders on Memorial Day in Johnson went all seven innings Northville coach Teryn assured of their much coveted frustrating our midfield con­ the final tally of the game and the last game of Open Cup, fer the win, scattering six hits Chrzanowski said. "We've been US Open Cup berth. nections. I was very happy the Bucks recorded their sec­ before coming back and fanning three as the playing tough defense the last The Bucks high-powered with the fact that we never got ond shutout in as many games. Wednesday, May 30 to Spartans improved to 21-10 two weeks, but today we had a offense was stifled on Friday, as out of our game, even though Goalkeeper Steve Clark • Berkley's Hurley Field take on Overall. letdown. We didn't make good the Internationals did every­ we didn't finish some well (Oakland University) served ..Major League Soccer's - "I told them today and yes­ choices. We had a bad game. thing they could to contain the designed chances. Cleveland is the Bucks well in goal, but was Columbus Crew. terday in practice that nobody But they (Stevenson) put the Michigan offensive weapons. a young team that is going to the beneficiary of a rock solid For more information, visit expects us to win," Stevenson bat on the ball and found a But as is usually the case, cause several teams a whole lot defense anchored by Mike the team web site at coach Rob Witherspoon said. couple holes." Nate Jafta (Lindsey Wilson of problems this year." Holody, Kyle Russell and Ian www.buckssoccer.com.

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: BY BRAD EM0NS relief of starter Jon Samaan, David Leins was the losing pitcher. , STAFF WRITER PREP BASEBALL earned his second win of the The Patriots were led offensively again to Spartans by Alex Dominguez, who went 3- day. He allowed one run in for-3 with an RBI. Tyler Canyock Livonia Stevenson's base­ After Larry Klemczak sin­ 2.2 innings of middle relief, went 2-for-6 with a double and It took eight innings Tuesday ball team was a cat with nine gled and Eric Krauss walked, while Grant Campbell came three RBI, while Michael Basner as host Livonia Stevenson BASEBALL ROUNDUP lives on Saturday. Luke Knochel then hit into a on to pitch a scoreless sev­ collected two hits, scored three pulled out a 10-9 baseball win faced just 23 batters in six innings, The Spartans dug them­ 4-6 fielder's choice. Matt enth, allowing one hit, to earn runs and had an RBI. over Livonia Franklin. allowing one earned run on four hits, selves in deep holes in both Loney followed with a lazy his second save of the day. Matt Madej added two RBI and On Saturday, Franklin lost to including a double to go along with a Livonia City Tournament flyball to center that Churchill starter Bryon two runs, while Leins also knocked Stevenson in the first round of walk. He struck out one. games at Ford Field, rallying Churchill center fielder Kirk Niemczak, who took the loss, in a run. the Livonia City Tournament at The Warriors left seven runners both times in the later Ciarrocchi grabbed, but his went all six innings, allowing CHURCHILL 15, CLARENCEVILLE 0: A Ford Field, 13-12. In that game, stranded against Mitch Farrington, innings to earn the title. diving catch was ruled a trap six hits and six walks. 12-run second inning proved to be who struck out eight the difference as Livonia Churchill the Spartans rallied from a 10- Stevenson improved to 18- by the umpire as both run­ Matt Tuttle, Knochel, (13-14) rolled to a semifinal win 7 deficit with six runs in the Nate Bachert, C.J. Garber, Billy 10 overall by defeating ners scored. Klemczak and Plinka each Meier and Adam Zehel had the lone over Livonia Clarenceville. sixth inning. hits for the Warriors. Livonia Churchill for the "Whether it's a trap or not, collected two hits. Plinka Churchill collected a total of 13 The Spartans, now 19-11 "It's very difficult to win when you championship, 6-4, and you don't give them five outs, knocked in four runs, while hits led by Kirk Ciarrocchi (3-for-3„ overall, scored the game-win­ leave seven guys on base in a one-run Livonia Franklin, 13-12. that's the game - despite the Tuttle and Klemczak added three RBI, three runs); Steve Jones ning run when Luke Knochel game," Lutheran Westland coach The Spartans rallied from a call," Churchill coach Targosz one RBI each. (3-for-4, RBI, two runs); Tyler was hit by a pitch, advanced to Kevin Wade said. "Derek (Fleetham) 3-0 fifth-inning deficit in the said. "The error in the fifth Steve Jones and Ciarrocchi Bledsoe (2-for-3, RBI double); and pitched well again and gave us a Brad Poremba (triple). third on a hit-and-run single championship game after opened the gates. If we get each went 2-for-4 in the loss. : by Dan Rozek, and scored on chance, but they (North) made the erase a 10-7 deficit with six the out, we would have Brian Runge also scored twice. Winning pitcher Rob Matigian pitched all four innings, allowing Matt Loney' game-winning most of their opportunity in the fifth runs in the sixth in a semifi­ stopped the bleeding. It's STEVENSON 13, FRANKLIN 12: four hits, two by John McAlpine. • and we never answered. Obviously Trailing 10-7, the Spartans scored nal victory against Franklin. been a lot of the same most of Brad Schwartz was the losing Loney went 2-for-4 with we're disappointed to lose such a "My players continued to the year - one big inning. six times in the bottom of the sixth close game, but it still doesn't take on three hits, four walks and a pair pitcher. three RBI and two runs scored. away from what we have been able to come back inning after "I'm disappointed because Matt Turtle and Nick Plinka inning, they never gave up," the kids played hard. We've of costly Livonia Franklin (6-19) FRANKLIN 18, CLARENCEVILLE 3: Ih- accomplish so far this season." errors to pull out the semifinal win. also knocked in runs, while Stevenson coach Rick been playing good baseball the City Tourney consolation game LATHRUP11, STEVENSON 3: In a non- Eric Krauss went 3-for-3, on Saturday, host Livonia Franklin Eric Krauss scored twice. league game Monday, visiting Berryman said. "They fought the last couple of weeks and including a double, three RBI and (7-19) took advantage of six Livonia Grant Campbell, who Southfield-Lathrup (14-13) collected hard every inning. They were for that to happen - stinks." three runs scored to lead the victo­ Clarenceville errors en route to a***^ pitched the final two innings in 11 hits in a victory over Livonia are very determined group of The Chargers, however, rious Spartans. He also had two three-mnmg mercy-rule victory. *; relief, got the victory. He Stevenson (18-11). young men on Saturday." evened the count at 4-all in stolen bases. Matt Mills went 3-for-3 to pace the . allowed just one hit, while fan­ Winning pitcher Jeff Beckles lim­ Derek Poremba, Vinny the top of the sixth, but Luke Knochel went 3-for-4 with Patriots' 13-hit attack. Neil Copeland ning three. ited the Spartans to just three hits. Carozza and Eric Mitchell each Stevenson rallied again in the a triple, three RBI and two runs added two hits and two RBI, while Patriot starter Matt Madej Larry Kleraczak took the loss. had an RBI as Churchill (13- bottom half of the inning to scored. He had two stolen bases, Jeff McCullough doubled twice. Edmond Pamphelt went 3-for-3 to went all seven innings. He gave 15) led 3-0, only to have the score twice on an RBI sacri­ including one of home. Larry Matt Garant doubled and scored lead the Chargers. Ian Lend added Klemczak went 2-for-4 with a dou­ up three hits and four walks, Spartans strike for four runs in fice fly by Sam Vbmastek fol­ a run for the Trojans (3-20). two hits and three RBI, while ble and two runs. Michael Basner was the winning while striking out four. 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Demolition 20-6 victory 8Y BRAD EM0NS She got ahead of the hitters does a nice job. They're aggres­ STAFF WRITER PREP SOFTBALL and threw strikes." sive, they're hungry and they For the second time in as sive side of the ball, veteran Stevenson's victory over go after you." many weeks, the Detroit linebackers Misty Findlay Livonia Stevenson had come and Laura Deacon followed defending champion Franklin In the other semifinal,. Demolition earned a hard- and Kim Walters bottled up up empty three straight years with a walk and stole second. was no walk in the park. Churchill downed Livonia fought 20-6 Independent Force QB Samantha Grisafe, in the Public Schools of Livonia Emily Hollandsworth. added The Spartans were led offen­ Clarenceville, 8-4, as McShane Women's Football League who was sacked three times, Invitational girls softball tour­ an RBI single. Amanda Paison sively by Deacon, who went 3- went 3-for-4 with an RBI. victory Saturday against the along with the Chicago run­ nament held at Ford Field. and Kathleen Hoehn both sin­ for-3 with a walk. She had an Paula Guzik (2-for-3, two RBI) host Chicago Force. ning game. . Last Saturday, however, was gled - coupled with a Churchill RBI double in the fourth, while and Hilary Antal (2-for-2, two Coming off a 23-20 win Grisafe passed for just a different story as the infield error - to account for Johnson contributed an RBI sin­ RBI) also chipped in for the the week before over the over 100 yards, including a Spartans secured their first two more runs and the lead. gle to put the Spartans up 4-2. Chargers. Katie Stodulski also Force at Livonia Stevenson 62-yard TD strike, but was title since 2003 by defeating That was enough for "We have different people knocked in a run. High School, the intercepted three times, Livonia Churchill, 3-1, in the Stevenson pitcher Jamie taking turns and stepping up Lewandowski went the first Demolition (4-0) led 13-6 including two by Porter. championship game, after edg­ Johnson, who kept Churchill in the batting order, which is six innings on the mound, late in the game and got a Findlay had 12 tackles, ing Livonia Franklin, 4-3, in off the board the rest of the nice," Witherspoon said. "As allowing just one hit. She clutch 77-yard interception one sack, an interception the semifinals. way. She struck out 10 and did long as we keep it close ... struck out five. Kerr allowed return for a touchdown and a fumble recovery, while "It's been awhile since we had not allow a walk. we're scrappy." one hit and fanned two Trojans from Bridget Porter to pull Walters added 10 tackles that title with us;" said Stevenson "When she gets ahead of the Johnson allowed five hits, in the seventh. out the victory. and two sacks. coach Rob Witherspoon, whose hitters, she's done the job," walked one and struck out seven. Abby Sochacki was the los­ Detroit quarterback Kim "Once again, we were in a team improved to 20-9 overall Witherspoon said. "She did an Losing pitcher Natalie ing pitcher, while Brittany Grodus hit l6-of-21 passes hard-fought game with a with the two victories. "I told the excellent job of giving the hit­ Sanborn ¢13-7) gave up seven Brooks collected both hits for for 178 yards and two TDs, quality and determined team girls it's something we'd like to ters only one pitch to hit. She hits, walked six and fanned four. Clarenceville. including a 62-yard strike in the Chicago Force - in get back and hold onto. It's a big worked the ball around the Briauna Taylor went 2-for-3 In the consolation final, host and a 48-yard hook-up with their house this time," said year because it's important to plate and changed speed to with an RBI single in the first Franklin (19-10) downed the wide receiver Miaya Tolbert. Demolition coach Tony keep up with the standards set keep people guessing." inning. She also had two stolen Trojans in a four-inning mercy, "This game was quite a Blankenship, who ran his by prior teams. And it was Churchill out-hit the bases and scored a run in the 16-2, as Kelsey Garbutt (3-for- test for us, beating the Force overall record to 59-2. "But important for the seniors this Spartans 6-4 with losing pitcher sixth after reaching base on a 3, two RBI) and Brittany in Chicago," Grodus said. we did have an effective game year." Jordan Kerr and Lewandowski single to cut the deficit to 4-3. Taylor (3-for-3, double and "What is really exciting plan and the right players to Churchill (14-14) jumped out collecting two hits apiece. Alecia Geraghty contributed RBI) led the way. about this team is that we make this big win happen. to a 1-0 first-inning lead on a sin­ "We stranded base runners an RBI double in the fourth. Heather Jaroh and Briauna are really improving each I'm proud of everybody. We gles by Jordan Kerr and Emily and did not get the key hit," "I was a little nervous going Taylor also chipped in with two game and are right on pace played with a lot of guts" McShane, followedb y Julie Churchill coach Meghan in because Franklin kept me on hits apiece. to where we want to be by The loss drops the Force Lewandowski's RBI double. Misiak-Hall said. "We watched the edge of my seat," Sanborn (14-7) was the win­ playoff time." to 1-2. But the Spartans answered too many good strikes. We hit Witherspoon said. "They have ning pitcher, allowing fivehit s in The Demolition's running Meanwhile, the with all three of their runs in her (Johnson) well, but did not so many athletes throughout five innings. She fanned eight. back tandem of Kiana Demolition have Memorial the second. get the key hits. She did a nice their lineup. And Linda Nicole Lexson had two hits Dennis and Dawn Adams Day weekend off before Kristina Vaclavek doubled job for throwing two games. Jimenez (Franklin's coach) for Clarenceville (7-17)- were held to a combined 126 returning to IWFL action yards by the stingy Force Saturday, June 2 in the defense. Nation's Capitol to take on On the Demolition defen­ the 3-0 D.C. Divas. Hawks claim share of MIAC For the third year in a row the first inning and added three Wayne. SOFTBALL ROUNDUP more in the fifth. Center fielder Wayne starter Taylor Krohn gave and the seventh in the last 1 eight seasons, Westland Huron Brittany Taylor ^added a hit and up 11 hits, walked 11 and struck out Valley Lutheran has clinched in seven innings. scored two runs in the win. six in six innings. Winning pitcher Natalie Sanborn A.A. HURON 7-12, FRANKLIN 6-14: In a at least at share of the Red Anna Schaffer went 2-for-4 (i5-8) scattered three hits and three non-league doubleheader on Division girls softball title in with a double, a pair of walks walks in seven innings. Monday, host Livonia Franklin (20- the Michigan Independent and five RBI to help support Losing pitcher Laura Deacon 11) and Ann Arbor Huron settled for Athletic Conference. the Huron Valley cause offen­ allowed six hits, walked four and a split. The Hawks improved to 12-5 sively. struck our seven. Franklin won the nightcap, 14-12, overall and 7-0 in the Red with On Monday, Sterling Emily Hollandsworth hit fence- as Brittany Taylor belted a three-run a 16-10 triumph Tuesday over Heights Parkway Christian (15- clearing solo homer in the second homer in the sixth to put the Patriots host Taylor Baptist Park. 5) of the MIAC-Blue Division inning for Stevenson's only run. up for good, 14-12. She went 4-for~4 Huron Valley out-hit the defeated the host Hawks, 9-4. The Spartans committed three with a double and three RBI. Natalie Wildcats, 13-11, as winning Gruenwald was the losing errors. Sanborn added three singles and two W.L NORTHERN 14, WAYNE 0: Deanna RBI, while Heather Jaroh and Alecia pitcher Amanda Gruenewald pitcher. She went 2-for-3 at the Wagner pitched a three-hitter and Geraghty collected two singles went 2-for-4 with a pair of plate. Charli Coram went 3-for-4 with apiece. walks and three RBI. She FRANKLIN 5, STEVENSON 1: Shortstop three runs scored as Walled Lake Geraghty, the winning pitcher, struck out eight and walked six Briauna Taylor went 2-for-2 with a Northern (10-15) downed host improved to 6-3 as she allowed 15 pair of doubles, an intentional walk Wayne Memorial (2-22) in a WLAA hits, walked five and struck out two. and RBI Tuesday as host Livonia make-up crossover game. Huron took the opener, 7-6, as the Franklin (21-11) upended WLAA- Wagner struck out six and did not Patriots, missing two starters (out She got her goggles at a garage sale Lakes Division champion Livonia allow a walk in six innings. sick) made a total of eight errors. Stevenson (20-10) in a crossover Lindsey Szutka and Wagner each Sanborn had two hits and two make-up game. went 2-for-4 with two runs scored. 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Tyler Ennis figured in on all four off games - scored twice with two favor of Jeremy Smith, who went the "We got down two goals real quick - of the third period before Neal came goals and Brennan Bosch added a assists. Daine Todd added the other rest of the way. Neuvirth faced five be it they weren't great goals, but I'll back with the Whalers lone goal at 1:32. goal and an assist as the Medicine Medicine Hat goal. shots and made three saves, while take fall responsibility," Vellucci said. Medicine Hat outshot Plymouth, Hat Tigers led from start to finish in a James Neal scored the lone Smith went 30-of-32. "They came out flying and we weren't 37-24. 4-1 victory over the Plymouth Plymouth goal, his third of the tour­ "I thought Smith played pretty well," ready. It's the coaches'job to get them "It's a one-game elimination from Whalers in a 2007 MasterCard nament and 16th of the playoffs. Vellucci said in a post-game press con­ ready and they weren't ready." here on out," Vellucci said. "We give Memorial Cup game played before Medicine Hat led 2-0 after one ference. "He hasn't been in net for us Plymouth didn't get many breaks in ourselves a chance with a win tomor­ 12,601 at the Pacific Coliseum. period and 3-0 after 40 minutes. in quite a while, so he's going to be the game. Tom Sestitp missed an row (against Lewiston) and then, The Whalers are now 0-2 and have Bosch started the scoring at 1:57 of rusty. Even though he was thrown in empty net on the left wing lip of the whatever happens between Vancouver to defeat Lewiston (1-1) to remain the first period for Medicine Hat when there at the start of the game, I Medicine Hat crease midway through and Medicine Hat on Wednesday, alive in the tournament. Medicine he batted home Ennis' shot from the thought he made some big saves for us. the first period and later in the game there could be a three-way tie. We Hat improved to 1-1. Vancouver leads left wing past Plymouth goaltender He played well for not being on the ice hit the crossbar in an attempt to score have to show the character we've the four-team field with a 2-0 record. Michal Neuvirth. Ennis scored from for awhile. Michal didn't get a whole a shorthanded goal. shown all season - we started the sea­ In all, Ennis - an '89 birthday who the right hash mark and when he beat lot of support and it was more to try to Ennis scored his second goal of the son at 8-9-0-0 (in November). scored 26 goals and 24 assists for 50 Neuvirth five-hole at 4:25 of the peri­ change the momentum of the game." game at 1:43 of the second period to give "Everyone counted us out and we points in 71 games during the regular od to give the Tigers a 2-0 lead. The Whalers were hoping to get off Medicine Hat a 3-0 lead when he one- ran off a great record. So now it's a season and entered the game with At that point, Plymouth head coach to a good start, but it didn't happen timed a shot past Smith from the right one-game elimination and anything eight goals and four assists in 22 play­ Mike Vellucci pulled Neuvirth in that way. circle. Todd scored on a rebound a 0:38 can happen."

medalist (Weber), it makes a Ironically, Stevenson had thanks, in part, to a hole-in- difference. And their number won the WLAA tourney two one on the 108-yard, No. 7 two kid (Snyder) played very years in a row. hole, a shot which must carry FROM PAGE 81 well." "It was not a bad day," Delo the water. The most troublesome spot said. "We would have liked to "I hit a 7-iron, it landed on "It was not our best day, on the course, according to have been outright champs, the left side of the green and it but we were only eight Delo, was the 231-yard, par-4 but a championship is a cham­ curved in," said Irvine, who strokes behind from winning No. 15 hole, along with the pionship." earned all-division honors the whole thing," Stevenson 429-yard, par-5 No. 16. along with teammate Jessie coach Jason Delo said. "We "Those are the'hardest holes Irvine cards ace Veltri, who shot 94. lost to a good team. If we had and it separated a lot of teams " For Westland John Glenn's "Everybody was screaming. lost to somebody else, it the Stevenson coach said. Heidi Irvine, it was a memo­ The first person I'm going to would have been more frus­ "There's a lot of water, woods. rable first WLAA tourney. tell is my mom (Judy)." trating. It was not a real sur­ We probably lost eight strokes The freshman broke 100 for prise. When you have the right there." the first time this year with 97 [email protected] I (734) 953-2123

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WESTERN LAKES Sims (LS), 103 each. Irvine, 97; Courtney McKinney, 108; Dakota Northviile, 10-0; 3. (tie) Churchill and W.L. ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION TEAM-BY-TEAM SCORING Howell, 128; Jamie Young, 130; Justine Western, 8-3 each; 5. Franklin, 7-4; 6. (tie) GIRLS GOLF TOURNAMENT Northviile (362): Alicia Weber, 77; Susan Woodard, 140. W.L. Northern and Plymouth, 5-6 each; 8. May 22 at Pheasant Run Snyder, 80; Taylor Johnson, 99; Kelley Hill Franklin (427): Paige Scarpace, 99; Marie! W.L. Central, 4-5; 8. John Glenn, 2-8; 10. i TEAM STANDINGS: 1. Northviile, 362 strokes; and Arianne Frink, 106 each; Eve Avdouios, Meyers, 100; Jessica Stchur, 107; Georgia (tie) Wayne and Canton, 1-10 each; 12. 2. Livonia Stevenson, 370; 3. Livonia 114. Patrick, 121; Lauren Bailey and Heather Salem, 0-10. Churchill, 381; 4. Walled Lake Western, 385; Stevenson (370): Abbey Wolfe, 86; Chelsea Bacon, 131 each. Western Division standings: 1. Northviile, 5- 5. Walled Lake Northern, 413; 6. Walled Lake Bathurst, 88; Chrissy McHe'nry, 95; Lauren Plymouth (435): Patricia Burns and Liz 0; 2. W.L. Western, 4-1; 3. Franklin, 3-2; 4. Central, 422; 7. Livonia Franklin, 427; 8. Geiqer, 101; Laura Sims, 103; Elizabeth Anderson, 105 each; Missy Gosbee, 111; Plymouth, 2-3; 5. Wayne, 1-4; 6. Canton, 0-5. Westland John Glenn, 427; 9. Plymouth, Grace, 113. Melissa Miller, 113; Emily Libby, 141. Lakes Division standings: 1. Stevenson, 5-0; 435; 10. Wayne Memorial, 494; 11. Salem, Churchill (381): Shannon Warner, 78; Wayne (494): Berlynn Beaver, 105; Taylor 2. (tie) W.L. Northern and Churchill, 3-2 516; 12. Canton, 714. Tuttie, 117; Samantha Cruse, 133; Robbie Danielle Lesniak, 96; Amanda Dobos, 102; each; 4. W.L. Central, 1-2; 5. John Glenn, 1-3; Tomiin, 139; Krystle Crandall, 149. INDIVIDUAL RESULTS Lexi McFarlane, 105; Jessica Burdette, 106; 6. Salem, 0-4. Medalist: 1. Alicia Weber (N), 77. Glna Jordan, 160. Salem (516): Emily Patton, 112; K.T. Coffey, DUAL MEET RESULTS All-Conference: 2. Shannon Warner (LC), 78; W.L. Western (385): Marni Weinstetn, 80; 134; Krystle English and Erin Classen, 135 LIV01NA CHURCHILL 190 3. (tie) Marni Weinstein (WLW) and Susan Michelie Cha, 98; Melanie Wilkerson, 103; each. WAYNE MEMORIAL 231 Snyder (N), 80 each; 5. Sarah Johnson Megan Puree!!, 104; Amanda Schwandt, 106; Canton (714): Chelsea Osburn and Kara May 21 at Whispering Willows

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AREA GIRLS TRACK BESTS BOYS TRACK RESULTS 06SERVERUND GIRLS TRACK BESTS 100-METER HURDLES Sara kroll (Churchill) 2:23.5 METRO CONFERENCE Clarenceville, 36; 8. New Haven, 26.33; 9. 3,200:1. Scheffer (Morrice), 10:44.25; 2. Josh SHOT PUT Mandy Manus (Plymouth) 15.0 Allison Miiican (Franklin) 2:26.2 BOYS TRACK MEET Clawson, 24; 10. Detroit Community, 19; 11. Rice (LW), 10:47.53. Robyn Whalen (Franklin) 40-9 Taleece Jackson (Thurston) 15.3 Kristen Frey (Stevenson) 2:26.2 May 22 at Macomb Lutheran North Detroit Communication Media & Arts, 18; 12. 400 relay: 1. Genesee, 44.45; 2. Lutheran Kyndra Abron (Churchill) 40-7.75 Brittany Gentile (Stevenson) 15.7 Katie Glynn (Stevenson) 2:27.7 TEAM STANDINGS: 1. Lutheran Westland, 204 .Madison Heights Madison, 15; 13. Madison Westland (Ross, Yankee, P. Rockrohr, Schatz), Lauren Krupsky (Churchill) 39-5.5 Megan Yanik (Ladywood) 16.0 Senneca Scott (Franklin) 2:28.3 points; 2. Macomb Lutheran North, 94; 3. Livonia Heights Bishop Foley, 6; 14. Detroit Douglass, 6. 45.62. Chelsea Carradine (Thurston) 36-9 Casey Lynett (Franklin) 16.1 Lindsey Graciak (Churchill) 2:28.5 Clarenceville, 83; 4. Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook, Clarenceville Ists: John Stewart, 200-meter 800 relay: 1. Genesee, 1:32.33; 2. Lutheran Brigid Molloy (Ladywood) 35-3.5 Tauri Rothermel (Churchill) 16.2 : Erica Hope (Churchill) 2:29.1 66; 5. Clawson, 38; 6. Rochester Hills Lutheran dash (22.73); 2nds: Stewart, 400 (51.28); 3rds: Westland (Kempf, Schatz, Ramthun, Justin Ashley Price (Franklin) 34-7 Jackie Gribeck (Churchill) 16.4 Courtney Calka (Stevenson) 2:29.3 Northwest, 20; 7. Harper Woods, 13. Stewart, 100 (11.32); 6ths: Jeremy Gainer, 100 Palka), 1:32.85. ."•'< Olivia Rork (Luth. Westland) 34-6.25 Stephanie DiGiandomenlco (Ladywood) 16.5 Ashley Miracle (RU) 2:32.0 FINAL RESULTS (11.54); Brandon Page, long jump (18-1); 400 1,600 relay: 1. Lutheran Westland (Ramthun/ Ryan Anderson (John Glenn) 34-4 Margarita Lazarevska (Churchill) 16.7 1,600 Shot put: 1. Alex Edwards (LW), 45 feet, 9.5 relay (48.5); Tths: Gainer, 200 (26.42); Sths Kempf, Girolamo, Josh Palka), 3:34.32;.:2'. Chrystien Guyton (Plymouth) 34-3.5 Mallory Lukas (Churchill) 16.7 Courtney Calka (Stevenson) 5:07.1 inches; 3. Marcus Watkins (C'vitle), 41-1.5; A. Marcus Watkins, shot put (40-7.5); Page, discus Genesee, 3:34.63. ' Becca Bartek (Stevenson) 34-1 300 HURDLES Rachel McFariane (Churchill) 5:11.1 Frankie Cain (LW), 41.15; 6. Brandon Page (114-1). 3,200 relay: 1. Lutheran Westland (Girolamo.^. DISCUS Taleece Jackson (Thurston) 46.2 Sara Kroll (Churchill) 5:21.9 (C'ville), 38-7.5. DIVISION 4 REGIONAL Rockrohr, Rice, Lyle), 8:38.31; 2. Webberviile, Robyn Whalen (Franklin) 139-0 Tauri Rothermel (Churchill) 46.5 Kristen Frey (Stevenson) 5:29.6 Discus: 1. Page (C'ville), 125-8; 2. Paul Rockrohr BOYS TRACK & FIELD MEET 9:04.0. Lauren Krupsky (Churchill) 124-0 Casey Lynett (Franklin) 47.7 Kelly Hahn (Plymouth) 5:30.0 (LW), 121-9.5; 3. Andrew Jasmer (C'ville), 121-4; May 19 at Webbervi!!e DUAL MEET RESULTS Kyndra Abron (Churchill) 123-10 Jenae Bahoura (Ladywood) 49.0 Kari Saarela (Franklin) 5:31.0 6. Charles Kelly (LW), 106-9. TEAM STANDINGS: 1. Lutheran Westland 195 WESTLAND GLENN 78, WAYNE MEMORIAL 59 Kailee Hobbins (Churchill) 113-8 Brittany Gentile (Stevenson) 49.1 Sarah Opdyke (Stevenson) 5:31.0 High jump: 1. Scott Wiegand (LN), 6-1; 4. Kyle points; 2. Genessee, 109; 3. Webberviile, 82; 4. May 21 at John Glenn Brigid Molloy (Ladywood) 110-11 Becky Adamcheck (Stevenson) 49.3 Danielle Kanclerz (Ladywood) 5:32.5 Kempf (LW), 5-7; 5. Kyle Wilson (LW), 5-7. Auburn Hills Oakland Christian, 57; 5. Ann Shot put: 1. Bryan Henley (WJG), 48 feet, 6 Becca Bartek (Stevenson) 99-11 , Mallory Lukas (Churchill) 49.7 Erica Hope (Churchill) 5:34.1 Long jump: 1. David Sawitzky (LN), 18-11.5; 2. Arbor Greenhilis, 46; 6. International Academy inches 2. Adam Gorring (WM), 45-5; 3. Vernon Nicole Bergeski (Churchill) 99-9 Christine Armstrong (Stevenson) 49.9 Katherine Mackenzie (Luth. West) 5:36.0 Aaron Yankee (LW), 18-6; 4. Josh Haller (LW), of Flint, 41; 7. Morrice, 35; 8. Bendle, 33; 9. Bryan (WM), 44-6. ^. Maame Adomako (Stevenson) 99-1 Stephanie DiGiandomenico (Ladywood) 51.1 3,200 17-7.5; 5. Matt Garant (C'ville), 17-6.5. Surton Bentley, 22; 10. Allen Park Cabrini, 20; Discus: 1. Henley (WJG), 143-0:¾. Zach Bozigfaj Kristen Becker (Garden City) 98-11 Jackie Gribeck (Churchill) 51.2 Rachel McFariane (Churchill) 11:12.7 Pole vault 1. Justin Hempei (LW), 11-6; 2. Paul 11. Ecorse, 9; 12. Detroit City, 5; 12. Detroit (WJG), 136-6; 3. Austin Hassen (WM), 124-6. '£. Becca Refenes (Luth. Westland) 98-9 100 DASH Courtney Calka (Stevenson) 11:24.0 Rilett (LW), 10-0; 4. Justin Palka (LW), 9-0. Allen Academy 1; 13. Burton Faith, 0. High jump: 1. Ian Thornton (WJG), 6-0; 2. Br^n HIGH JUMP Ashley Parker (John Glenn) 12.3 Kelly Hahn (Plymouth) 11:28.7 «0-meter hurdles: l. Kyle Ramthun (LW), 16.1; 2. FINAL RESULTS (WM), 5-8; 3. Shawn Anthony (WJG), 5-8. "4 Brittany Petty (Plymouth) 5-6 Julie Hersey (Plymouth) 12.5 Megan Maceratini (Churchill) 11:37.4 Hempei (LW), 16.3; 3. Brandon Ross (LW), 16.4. {top 2 qualify for state meet) Long jump: 1. Curtis Jackson (WJG), 19-10.75; 2. ASfi Kyndra Abron (Churchill) 5-2 Lauren Schwecke (Luth. Westland) 12.5 Kari Saarela (Franklin) 11:43.6 300 hurdles: 1. Ramthun (LW), 41.7; 3. Ross Shot put: 1. Alex Edwards (LW), 47 feet, 11.5 Freeman (WM), 19-4; 3. Anthony (WJG), 18-7.25. -¾ Liz Hollaway (Franklin) 5-2 Chanel Payne (John Glenn) 12.6 Sara Kroll (Churchill) 11:45.9 (LW), 43.6; 5. Hempei (LW), 45.2; 6. Dan Kubera inches; 2. Mark Silvernale (BB), 46-1; 6. Frankie Pole vault: 1. Gary Lawrence (WJG), 10-7;.;2. Shaakira Haywood (Plymouth) 5-2 Mandi Coppola (Churchill) 12.8 Erica Hope (Churchill) 11:48.0 (C'ville), 46.3. Cain (LW), 42-10. Shawn Long (WJG), 9-6; 3. Gary LockhaB Jackie Gribeck (Churchill) 5-1 Katie Morasso (Ladywood) 12.8 Molly Slavens (Plymouth) 12:05.3 100 dash: 1. John Stewart (C'ville), 11.2; 2. Mike Discus: 1. Paul Rockrohr (LW), 127-2; 2. Matthew (WJG), 9-0. 3J Kathryn Berger (Ladywood) 5-1 Paige Regular (Salem) 12.9 Stephanie Perez (Stevenson) 12:12.1 Schatz (LW), 11.3; 3. Yankee (LW), 11.6; 5. Kline (Oak. Christian), 125-1; 6. Cain (LW), 111-1. 110-meter hurdles: 1. Anthony (WJG), 15.83:7. Megan Matheny (Canton) 5-0 Jill Morton (Plymouth) 12.9 Courtney Piummer (Garden City) 12:34.0 Jeremy Gainer (C'ville), 11.9. High jump: 1. Dillon Teague (Webberviile), 5-9.1; Hammed Ajetunmobi (WJG), 16.31; 3. Renafdb Kristin Zgorecki (Churchill) 4-11 Sarah LaBerge (Churchill) 13.0 400 RELAY 200:1. Stewart (C'ville), 22.5; 2, Josji Palka 2. Justin Hairston (Cabrini), 5-9; 6. Kyle Kempf Powelf (WM), 16.4. ^ Kara Piorkowski (Stevenson) 4-10 Stephanie Okolo (Plymouth) 13.0 Westland John Glenn 50.7 (LW), 22.7; 4. Kyle Kempf (LW), 23.8; 5. Gainer (LW), 5-4; 7. (tie) Kyle Wilson (LW), 5-4. 300 hardies: 1. Powell (WM), 41,2; 2. Anthftay Liz Hollaway (Franklin) 4-10 Jade Mays (RU) 13.0 Livonia Churchill 50.9 (C'ville), 23.4; 6. Schatz (LW), 24.6. Long jump: 1. James Patilta (Genesee), 21-0; 2, (WJG), 46.12; 3. Ajetunmobi (WJG), 46.56. • • Cierra Yetts (Churchill) 4-10 200 Plymouth 51.4 400:1. Stewart (C'ville), 50.1 (meet record); 2, DeWayne Jackson (Genesee), 19-10.75; 6. Ethan 100 dash: 1. Larry Dawkins (WJG), no tiffie Kayla Jones (Thurston) 4-10 Ashley Parker (John Glenn) 25.4 Redford Union 52.0 Josh Palka (LW), 51.5; 6. Phillip Grasshcf Haller (LW), 18-4.5; 7. Aaron Yankee (LW), 18-4.5. available; 2. Megal Crowe (WM), no time;-! LONG JUMP Mandi Coppola (Churchill) 26.9 Redford Thurston 53.2 (C'ville), 57.1. Pole vault: 1. Aaron Chamberlain (Webberviile), 13- Thornton (WJG), no time. C'- Taleece Jackson (Thurston) 17-4 Lakeysha Smith (John Glenn) 27.1 Livonia Franklin 53.2 800:1. Spencer Lyle (LW), 2:03.6; 3. Joe 0; 2. Matt Holmes (Webberviile), 11-0.1; 3. Justin 200:1. Dawkins (WJG), 23.3; 2. Anthony BasKin Megan Wilson (Franklin) 16-8.25 Megan Wilson (Franklin) 27.1 800 RELAY Girolamo(LW), 2:05.8. Hempei (LW), 11-0; 5. Paul Rilett (LW), 8-9.1. (WM), 23.7; 3. JuJuan Marks (WJG), 24.24. ~-l Stephanie Okolo (Plymouth) 16-8 Katie Morasso (Ladywood) 27.1 Livonia Churchill 1:47.9 1,600:1. Matt Francis (Clawson), 4:38.9; 3. Lyle 110-meter hurdles: 1. Kurt Schneider (Oak. 400:1. Jackson (WJG), 51.09; 2. Crowe (WM), Chanel Payne (John Glenn) 16-1 Ashley Banks (Canton) 27.2 Westland John Glenn 1:48.2 (LW), 4:40.4. Christian), 15.3; 2. Kyle Ramthun (LW), 16.18; 3. 52.1; 3. A. Freeman (WM), 54.5. •':? Chelsea Pashnick (Stevenson) 15-11 Sarah LaSerge (Churchill) 27.3 Redford Thurston 1:48.5 3,200:1. Nicholas Andersen (BHC), 10:28.0; 4. Hempei (LW), 16.26; 4. Brandon Ross (LW), 16.42. 800:1. Keivin Lewis (WM), 2:06.5; 2. Jim Wood Jill Morton (Plymouth) 15-11 Lauren Schwecke (Luth. 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State Capitol welcomes Class A champ Churchill spikers In a ceremony held May 15 at the state capitof in Lansing, Sen. Glenn S. Anderson, D-Westland, welcomed members of Livonia Churchill High's varsity volleyball team, which captured the state Class A championship in March in Kalamazoo with a five-game triumph over North Branch in the finals after upsetting No. Wanked East Kentwood in the semifinals. The Chargers were lauded for their 56-4-1 overall record. 'As a proud father of two Churchill High School alums, it's a great personal privilege and an honor to salute the school's varsity volleyball team,' Anderson said. 'The members, coaches and fans of this team take great pride in achieving this exceptional goal. School sports, and especially achievement at this level, teach kids valuable skills, like focus and teamwork, which help prepare them for success in the workforce. The extraordinary effort this group put into the 2006-07 season is the ^. * type of commitment that will help these fine athletes succeed in the workforce.'

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Prime sub Agt/owner, 734-262-5500, call in the PM Best location. 248-476-2050 At $549 $1495/1110. 586-707-9406 Westland LIVONIA Luxury Laurel Park PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP WESTLAND: 44 year old dis- ORCHARDS OF condo - spacious 2 bdrm, 2.5 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, fireplace, WESTLAND. -3 bdrm duplex/ abled male willing to share 2 NEWBURGH bath, 2 car gar., great loca­ large fenced yd. Avail, immed. 2 bdrm house-$675. Sec 3 bdrm apt. $200 security OK. Call: 248-939-1491 (Alex) deposit req. Call for details • 1 & 2 Bedroom Apt's. tion. No pets! Water included. BERKLEY Completely updated $975/mo. (248) 735-5464 or 734-641-8327 (Rosey) 9am-1pm &/or leave message • Excellence in Service $1650/mo. 313-657-8730 3 bdrm, 2 bath, hardwood FOR RENT • Pool & Clubhouse REDFORD 3 bdrm brick ranch, •anytime. 734-595-0495 "WOW floors, vaulted ceiling/skylite, WESTLAND - 3 bdrm ranch, • Carport Included ROCH. HILLS- 2 bdrm., 11/2 Located In Canton 2 bath, finished bsmt, 2 car, 2 car, bsmt, $1350/mo. D&H 2 car garage, freshly painted, YPStLANTI Executive, new bath, appl. fireplace, deck, Properties. 248-888-9133 Starting at $749/mo dining rm, C/A, all appliances, (734) 729-5090 patio, garage, A/C, bsmt., pool. option. §900, 248-788-1823 Central air, brand new carpet, home, 9 acres, huge master wwwyorkcommuiltles.com $1200/mo. 248-477-2643 BIRMINGHAM - 3 bdrm, 2 $895 or less. 734-837-7355 suite, private bath. Utilities bath, granite/stainless kitchen, $0 Application Fee REDFORD 3 bdrm, ranch, new incl. $475. (734) 658-8823 S0UTHFIELDAI!new!2bdrm, huge garage, walk to town. No carpet, painted, garage, clean, Lakefront/Waterfront Westland Sharp 3 Bdrm, 2 Bath 2 bath ranch condo. Carport, pets. $1400. 248-909-4935 homes from 924 sq.ft. some new windows, immed. iHomes Rental Rooms For Rent THE "NEW" c/a, appliances, pool,'1300 sq. Appliances included occup. $730,(313)937-8281 ft. $1150/mo. 248-346-6108. BLOOMFIELD HILLS WALLED LAKE Two story WESTERN Charming guest house. 1350 Pets welcome REDFORD- (North) 3 bdrm, 1 brick, 2000 sq. ft, 3 bdrm., CANTON - Near I-275. Non­ sq.ft., fireplace, 2-3 bdrm, 1 Ask about our specials! bath, family rm., oak floors, 2.5 bath, garage, full bsmt. smoking & non-drinking FARMINGTON HiLLS HILLS bath, all appliances, 4 beau­ new kitchen w/appliances, $2200/mo. 248-787-2244 male. Quiet, $295/mo. Retail Space $399 tiful acres of gardens. Share deck, bsmt. No pets. $850/mo. New. No lease. 734-394-1557 pool. S1500. 248-644-3147 248-872-6706 btwn 8am-8pm. Great Exposure. MOVES YOU IN NORWAYNE: 2 & 3 bdrm. Mobile Home Rentals fflfr GARDEN CITY Sleeping room, . Last Available Space 1 Bdrm. $510 Custom kitchen, laundry, car­ CANTON - Beautiful 4 bdrm, 4 REDFORD - Spotless 4 bdrm, furnished. Drug -free, Work­ 1716 sq.ft. No fine print In this ad! peting, a.c, deck, fenced yard. bath, built-in whirlpool, great 2 fuil baths, oak flooring, cen­ ing male. S85/wk, security. Excellent Rate. 2 bdrm. $595 - Heat/Water included - - schools. $1395/mo. Credit From $569. 313-475-8309 'Offer expires 4/30/07 tral air, all appliances. 734-731-2657, 734-427-2778 CERTIFIED REALTY INC. (734) 729-6520 - $20.00 Application Fee check required. 734-432-5033 Exclusive Skyline/Clayton Retailer S1200/mo. 313-537-3489 PLYMOUTH Clean 2 bdrm, NORTHVILLE or PLYMOUTH 248-471-7100 New Resident's Only family room, w/garage. Heat/ INKSTER - 3 bdrm ranch, full REDFORD TWP. Downtown. 1st week with full anion GARDEN CITY- water inc!. No smoking/pet. bsmt, S550; 2 bdrm ranch, 2 bdrm.. fireplace, appl. deposit. Furnished sleeping 7 734-722-4700 $8GG/mo. 734-459-7549 HOMES FOR RENT. S850. 3 or 4 bdrm, Cape Cod. rooms. Newly decorated. $35 Singie room offices from S1 5 : garage, $450, option to buy. Mon. -Fri. 9-7, Sat. $599/mo; ; Call: (248) 788-1823 $950. Dave 313-255-5678 weekly. Security deposit. & office suites from $575. Sun. 1D-4 WESTLAND 275/Ford. 2 bdrm 734-355-6453, 248-305-9944 Utilities incl. 2nd floor. Ford &• $0 Application Fee Middlebelt. (734)422-1195 dining (possible 3rd), attached SO Security Deposit LIVONIA 3 bdrm. brick ranch, ROYAL OAK - 3 bdrm, 2 bath, garage, fireplace, Jacuzzi tub, 2 bath, 1900sq.ft., tin.bsmt., fenced yard, 2 car garage, SQ Sec. Deposit REDFORD - Clean, neat quiet $0 Application tee 3 bed/ 2 bath home home, has room for self- Apartments/ huge lot. Approx. 1600 sq.ft. 3 bdrm 2 bath homes appliances, 2 car. $1700. washer, dryer, no pets. $1050..734-576-3030 D&H Property 248-888-9133 $1195/mo. 248-693-8737 1008 Sq. Feet respecting male. $100/wk. S35 Furnished All appliances & A/C All appliances one-time fee. 313-600-5514 Office Suites Pets Welcome Complete WESTLANO 3 bdrm, 2 car, LIVONIA - 3 bdrm bungalow, S.REDFORD Pets welcome 400 sq. ft.-1670 sq. ft.. FARMINGTON HILLS - Park ROCHESTER Condo bdrm., fenced yd., backs to eiem. hardwood floors, new win­ Rentw/option to buy. 4 bdrm., Beautifully redecorated. Motel. Furnished rooms, effi­ Call Linda at washer/dryer. $450/mo. Share school, new roof, carpet & dows, fenced yard, no pets. Bungalow, $1100, deposit Great Rates ciency & apts from $150/week. SUM HOMES utilities. $680 dep. Immediate Rental paint. $75Q/mo. 248-982-3281 $700 + sec. (248) 349-7482 required. 313-937-1982 including utilities. No deposit. 248-474-1324 1-888-304-0078 avail. 536-419-8888 CERTIFIED REALTY INC. LIVONIA-HOUSE FOR LEASE SOUTH LYON/GREEN OAK Skyline/Clayton Retailer WESTLAND 3 Bedrooms, (248)471-7100 Exclusive Skyline/Clayton 20403 Beatrice. $800/mo. S. 1,400sq.ft., 3 br. ranch, com­ Exp. 5/31/07 Listing In SUNRISE STUDIOS. Condos/Townltouses laundry facilities. Retailer of 8 Mi., W. of Middleblet. pletely redecorated, new car­ Immediate Occupancy! Immed Occup. Clean home $25 OFF TROY - GREAT LOCATION Offer ends 5-31-2007 pet, laundry. $875/mo. + dep. Vacation Section 8 OK. Pets OK. w/open floor plan situated on References, tenants pay utili­ 4110 With This Ad Reasonable Rates the Detroit Birmingham sunny 2 bdrm, 1 $750/mo. 734-261-7682 COMMERCE TWP. large lot w/fenced yard, neu­ ties. Call, 248-437-6373. Resort/Rentals Brand NEW A/C Rooms 2-4 room suite avail. Maple & bath Townhouse, all appii­ Wixom Rd. & Glengary. Lg. 3 tral decor, new appliances, 1.5 TV/Phone / H80/CABLE Crooks. Call: (248)821-2200 ances, finished bsmt, private WESTLAND- Quiet Street, 2 bdrm., 2 bath, city water, dtach garage. Pets allowed. SOUTHFIELD 2 bedroom, car­ HARBOR SPRINGS Harbor LOW RATES Area...Look entrance. $895,248-538-1398 appl., bsmt. Pets okay. Cove, luxury condo, 4 bdrm., Commercial/Industrial; Bdrm. $675/mo. includes 1.5 month sec. dep. 1 yr. peted, new remodeled, large 734-427-1300 •m) water. Sec 8 welcome. 734- $1.100/mo. 248-669-3012 lease min. backyard, 2 car garage. Nice. indoor/outdoor pool, private Livonia For;Rent/Lea5e^t>- BIRMINGHAM -TOWNHOUSE beach, tennis court. Avail. July 716-6000 or 734-261-1473 DEARBORN HEIGHTS Paul Mruk-248-760-5008 $775/mo. 248-497-9013 NO Further! Downtown, 2 bdrm 11/2 bath, RE/MAX 100-248-348-3000 & Aug. Gail 248-755-2432 PLYMOUTH For Sale or end unit, bay window, hard­ 2 bdrm, immediate occupan­ SOUTHFIELD - Sharp 3 bdrm cy. $675/mo. plus security. TRIPLE A DELUXE MOTEL Lease Light Industrial Office wood, full bsmt, a/c, washer, LIVONIA SCHOOLS 3 Bdrm, brick ranch, bsmi, central air, Living Quarters Jo /Warehouse Condo's. 1200 to ! 734-525-0201 A/C, Jacuzzi in rooms, maid WESTLAND - Up to 3 mos dryer, $1100. 248-901-0425 natural fireplace, attach 2 car option to buy available. $1000. 2400 sq. ft units. 20 ft. ceil­ garage. On large lot. Share service, HBO. Low daily/wkiy 'free rent! 1 & 2 bdrm, 2 DEARBORN-WEST Call: 248-788-1823 ing. 12'x14' motorized OH BLOOMFIELD HILLS Spacious S895/mo. 734-513-5300 ! baths, Washer/Dryer, Private FERNDALE, Immaculate upper 21725 Qlmsteacf, CANTON Female to share. door. Radiant heat. New 1 bdrm condo. Maple/Tele­ SYLVAN LAKE - 2 bdrm., 1 Sunrise Inn 734-427-1300 • Entrance & Balcony. 1 bdrm or lower 2 bdrm. 3 bdrm, 2 car garage, N. OAK PARK Clean, 3 bdrm., Private bdrm/bafh, share'kit­ Buildings, Park like setting. graph. $900/mo incl. heat & Garage, bsmt, $595-$695/mo. bath, park/lake privileges. Tel-96lnn 313-535-4100 734-459-1711 EHO kitchen appliances, $875/mo. 1 bath, new appl./wood blinds, chen, garage, bsmt. $395/mo. Royal Inn 248-544-1575 Call Dick for Showings and water. Cats ok. 248-891-0011 Call: (248) 855-6682 West Bloomfield schools. 3554 Merrick, ceiling fans/sky lights, fenced + 1/2 utilities. 734-392-6005 Fairlane 248-347-9999 pricing at 734-891-8791. Westland 3 bdrm, modern kitchen with $750/mo. 248-745-0665 CANTON New 2 bdrm., 1 bath, GARDEN CITY, 1 bdrm upper, yard. $990/mo. 248-752-6386 Relax Inn 734-595-9990 PLYMOUTH TWP. VENOY PINES APTS. appliances, C/A, hardwood FARMINGTON HILLS bsmt., garage,-2 story w/high private entrance, appliances, NOVI-1 bdrm, country setting WARRENDALE- 3 bdrm, full Avail nowl Clean, furnished, WEST BLOOMFIELD 1200 sq. ft retail on Ann ceilings, huge yard w/deck. floors, garage; $975/mo, garage, remodeled, §525/mo w/sunroom & enclosed porch, bsmt. $795/mo. + sec. Sec 8 convenient. $425/mo. incl. Private entrance, bedroom. Arbor Rd. just West of Liiley Rent Starting $1100 +sec. 734-716-6215 Ron Wall is Group $800 move-in. 313-525-1871 (313) 563-4211 includes all utilities. No pets. welcome. 734-216-1840 util., cable, internet & clean­ Smoke free. $75/wk. Over 35. in Plymouth Twp. Good visi­ At $599 S700/mo. 248-624-3443 ing service. 813-205-9926 248-821-7794. bility with overhead door. 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Full house privileges. 8ELA SIPOS $675/mo. 248-476-0546 $675/mo. 734-454-9645 248-476-6498 acreage, all appliances, c/a. 7708 or (734) 722- 8943 $500 (mo to mo) + security Rent/Lease - -•>-,'.--» 734-669-5813,734-747-7888 • 1 & 2 bedroom apts. $1400/mo. 248-669-1793 incl. utilities. 734 425-9592 Reinhart Commercial some with fireplace HOWELL NEW CONDOS ROYAL FARMINGTON HILLS 2 bdrm, WEST BLOOMFIELD, CANTON 1200 sq.ft. office, • Clubhouse Downtown. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, OAK-DOWNTOWN 2 bath, updated kitchen, OAK PARK - Sharp 2 bdrm, Birmingham Schools: 3 bdrm, NORTHVILLE Luxury condo, $1500, gross; also 4200 sq.ft. WESTLAND/LIVONIA full bsmt, 2 car garage, lease Fully remodeled, 1100 sq. ft. bsmt..storage, 2 carports, S600/mo. Fenced yard plus 2 full baths, Walnut Lk. access, private bath, Non-smoking. avail, w/ 2000 sq.ft office & 25x40 ft. shop w/11x14 office, (734) 261-7394 w/optlon. $1200/mo. 2 bdrm. front porch. Washer, pool/clubhouse $1200/mo. sec. 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