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A Westland man was convicted Thursday of second- degree murder for the fatal stabbing of a drywall work- er who allegedly made a racial slur outside of Country Court Apartments, on Wildwood north of Ford. Christopher Long, 18, was found guilty of killing Gerald William Dean Jr., 45, by a Wayne County Circuit Court jury that returned its verdict Thursday, one day after deliberations began and three days after the trial started. "I'm satisfied with the verdict. I think it was the right verdict," Police Chief James Ridener said. "It was PHOTOS BY TOM HAWLEY | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER a spur of the moment (killing). I'm sure he'll be out of Nine-year-old Cassel Kaiser of Westland acts as though she is playing the flute as the Plymouth Fife and Drum Corps passes by during the Westland society for a long period of time, although that will be Summer Festival Parade Wednesday evening. up to the judge." Long could face any number of years up to life in , prison when he is sentenced July 21 by Judge Timothy Kenny. Long would have faced the certainty of life in prison had the jury convicted him of a higher charge of first-degree murder. Dean was stabbed in the back of the head last Aug. 19 during a dispute outside of Long's apartment. During the trial, Westland Police Officer Richard Novakowski recapped testimony from an earlier pre- Mother Nature wasn't quick enough liminary hearing that focused on a written statement to rain on the opening act of the 39th by Long. annual Westland Summer Festival parade Long wrote that Dean asked for a hit of his cigarette, Wednesday evening, but she did put a but Long didn't want to share it. Long, who is black, damper on other events planned for the alleged that Dean, who was white, uttered a racial slur evening. during the incident. Crowds lined Ford and Wayne Road to According to the statement, Long said he went watch the parade, led by Grand Marshal Miss Ae.t'ciic Oi.ua LaFcriur.e iides Ait? Grand inside his apartment, got a kitchen knife and asked jazz flutist Alexander Zonjic and Miss Marshal Alexander Zonjic in the festival parade. Dean if he had a problem. Long said Dean swung at Westland Olivia LaFortune. LaFortune is a 2007 graduate of Wayne Memorial Lifeguards at the Bailey Recreation Center's outdoor him with some type of object. Predictions were for cooler, drier weath- High School and attends Olivet College. pool, Jeff Ballard and Kyle Endmann dressed to draw "I pulled out the knife and swung, hitting the victim er for the rest of the festival which ends attention as they passed out $1 pool coupons and in the back of the head," Long said, according to the today with the annual fireworks display at children's games through 6 p.m. and a candy to families along the parade niute. statement read by Novakowski. dusk. Go early to get a good seat and enjoy child safety initiative 1-6 p.m. There's Long told police he then went inside his apartment the music of Second Wind which will per- also a midw:ay, food concession, beer tent Racing Pigs. and started playing a video game. form at 7:30 p.m. and arts anf crafts, petting farm, pony The festival is being held on the civic cen- The festival opens at noon and offers rides and performances by the Robinsons' ter grounds on Ford west of Wayne Road. [email protected] I (734) 953-2110
BYDARREUCIEM Fed up, he fought until authorities 8Y DARRELL CLEM "I'm running because I think I'm the OBSERVER STAFF WRITER indicated they would conduct more OBSERVER STAFF WRITER best qualified person for that position," security checks around the court. Now, she said. Wayne County Commission candi- he hopes to continue his fight to make Compared to nine other Wayne Bowman hopes to emerge from a date Danny Wilson became involved in government more accountable to its County Commission candidates, field of eight Democrats in the Aug. politics after he waged a several-year citizens by emerging from a field of Ronaele Bowman started her Aug. 5 5 primary. Two Republicans also are battle with his former eight Democrats to become the party's primary election cam- competing for the GOP nod. The two wife to win visitation commission nominee in the Aug. 5 pri- paign in a position that nominees will battle in the November rights with his son. mary. Two Republicans also are com- some might consider general election for a two-year term When Wilson, leader peting for a slot. The Observer contin- enviable. that pays $68,411 ayear. of the Parents for Two nominees will square off in the ues its profiles, of two She has the Bowman, married with two adult Children organization, November general election in, a district more Democratic can- unequivocal backing sons, has a master's degree in public took his crusade to the that includes Westland, Inkster and didates seeking the 12th of former 12th District administration from Eastern Michigan Lincoln Hall of Justice south Livonia. The winner will earn a District Wayne County Commissioner Kay University. She recently moved to the in Detroit, he battled two-year term that pays $68,411 a year, Commission seat, which Beard, who ended a 30- 12th District but has had extensive Wilson yet another problem: clinching victory, in a district long rep- represents Westland, year reign by stepping Bowman involvement here, working as direc- Parents already fighting resented by Kay Beard, who stepped Inkster and south Livonia. down in March due tor of the Westland Youth Assistance the court system found that while they down in March. The series will conclude to health reasons. Bowman, who had Program for 13 years and serving in were inside the building, their vehicles Wilson, a Westland resident and with two Republicans. been Beard's legislative assistant for appointed positions with the Local were being broken into while parked former auto assembly line worker who Party nominees will be two years, also won sweeping support Development Finance Authority, the outside. manages his wife Janet's law office, chosen in the Aug. 5 pri- from the commission to fill the vacan- Wayne-Westland Community Schools' Wilson, 56, said he asked for help wants to make county government mary to compete in the cy until voters have their say this year. Health & Welfare Advisory Board and from the City of Detroit, the sheriffs more cost-efficient amid what he called Nov. 4 general election. Bowman, 65, believes that her tenure Westland's Martin Luther King Jr. department and the Wayne County "an economic disaster." He would start The overall winner will get as Beard's aide and her knowledge of birthday observance planning commit- Commission. by trying to get commission salaries a two-year term. The job the job make her the obvious choice tee, among many other posts. At first, he said, "no one would talk pays $68,411 a year. for 12th District voters from Westland, to me." Please see WILSON, A2 Inkster and south Livonia. Please see BOWMAN, A2
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he said "are eroding tremen- I get back is about the econo- WILSON dously," and he would cqn- my," he said. PAGE A1 sider tax credits for businesses As a candidate who isn't LPS gives Liepa 5-year contract that promise to bring jobs to currently serving on the com- the local economy. mission, Wilson said he would BY REBECCA JONES reduced by $28,000 a year, Although he wants to cut need to take a close look at OBSERVER STAFF WRITER whittling them down to government costs, Wilson said the county's budget before he $40,000. he believes that police and fire could make a wide array of Liv6nia Public Schools Supt. According to a Michigan Association of School Boards survey, for Wilson earned his asso- services should be maintained suggestions for spending cuts. RandyTiepa was awarded some 2007-08: ciate degree at Macomb at existing levels, because But, he said elected leaders job security and a 1 percent raise • The average salary for a superintendent of a focal scftooi district wltft Community College, majoring communities must remain can set an example by taking for next year, 15,001 to 100,000 students was $149,166. {Three districts responded to in accounting with a minor safe. He said one 12th District a pay cut. as the school the survey.) in marketing. He is involved community, Inkster, already Wilson also hopes to con- board agreed to • The average salary for a superintendent in Wayne-County was with the Westland Chamber has made strides to improve tinue his battle for parental extend his con- of Commerce, has been an its image. rights in a justice system that tract through $136,471. (PQht districts responded to the survey.) election inspector and is a With little money to spend he said is stacked against June 2013. in March, the Plymouth-Canton Schools Board of Education hired a Westland Rotary member. on his campaign, Wilson them. Liepa will superintendent wilh a starting salary of $195,000. The district has He was a former Chesterfield has distributed hundreds of Wilson said he has received also become approximately 19,000 students. {Source: Plymouth Observer) Township trustee. surveys to 12th District resi- a warm response from 12th the district's In an effort to boost the dents, asking them to respond District voters he has encoun- first full-time Liepa economy, Wilson said lead- and cite their concerns so tered. He said he hopes that employee to the reading of the recommended Oke said he had no issues with ers should push to make he can address them. He will translate into votes in the contribute to his health care motion, but Scheel instead the superintendent's perfor- Michigan a state that grows said residents are concerned primary. premium, paying $50 from 20 yielded the floor to Trustee Dan mance, compensation or medi- more food to ease the poten- about jobs, pensions, health "I'm talking to anyone who paydays per year. Lessard. cal insurance terms, but added: tial for shortages. Moreover, care and other money-related will listen," he said. The contract, which passed King later said he had wanted '1 feel a little funny looking at he said he would seek ways to issues. with a 5-2 vote Monday, brings to table the issue before it came extending a contract out to five reverse property values, which "I'd say 90 percent of what [email protected] \ (734) 953-2110 Liepa's salary to $128,206.06. upfor vote . years." The school board met in 'It's not what I remember If the board removes him from closed session to evaluate the speaking about in closed ses- office without cause, the district superintendent. Trustees dis- sion" King said. He said the must continue to pay his salary ing baseball diamonds and a involved in some commis- cussed his income, benefits and board discussed not giving a through 2013. BOWMAN proposed water park to the sion committee's, including other terms, without coming ' raise. "I can't see giving someone Liepa, who has worked for FROM PAGE A1 area. ways and means, government to any agreement, said board a raise when other people are LPS since 1994, has been super- Bowman pledged to work operations and public safety/ President Lynda Scheel. The being laid off." intendent since 2003. with the county treasurer's judiciary/homeland security. final contract was presented to Freeman said Liepa is "woe- He said afive-year contract She has been involved in the office to address the foreclo- She said she has good working the board at Monday's meeting. fully underpaid," and that if the is a vote of confidencefrom th e Westland and Inkster cham- sure problem, saying she is relations with other commis- The district couldn't afford board tried to fill the super- board. "I really appreciate that." bers of commerce, and she concerned that abandoned sioners and with other county to pay him more, but decided to intendent's position today, the As far as compensation, he was a co-founder of PLAID, homes throughout the 12th employees. offer a longer contract in appre- compensation package would be said, there are a variety of iac- People of Livonia Addressing District are hurting property With the county facing bud- ciation for the work he does, said around $200,000. tors that make a job desirable, Issues of Diversity. She is past values and leaving families get problems, Bowman said Trustee Robert Freeman. "When times are really good, and salary is just one piece of the president of League of Women in crisis. She also called for every department will need to LPS has typically offered the anybody can do the job," Lessard puzzle. Voters of Northwest Wayne efforts to improve roads and be creative in finding ways to superintendent a three-year con- said. "Now is when you need top- "We have some significant County. other areas of infrastructure save money and generate rev- tract. Five years is the maximum notch leadership, and I think we challenges ahead," Liepa said. "I As Wayne County faces — a move that she said also enue while providing services. allowed under the revised school have it This is just a small effort want to do the best I can to see tough economic times, could create new jobs. She opposes across-the-board code. to try to keep it there." us through these times." Bowman pledged to fight Although Bowman has budget cuts and said county Trustee Steve King asked if , King and Trustee Greg Oke for core services like public drawn some criticism for her officials will have to examine he could make a motion prior to voted no. . [email protected] | (734) 953-2054 safety, senior and juvenile appointment tp the 15-mem- departments independently. programs, and health care for ber commission, she defended Bowman said she will con- those who can't afford it. She her 12th District record and tinue to receive advice from also vowed to work with other said that "no other candidate Beard, who is serving as her AROUND WESTLAND leaders toward the cleanup of has been more involved than campaign manager. Of all the lead-contaminated Central I've been" in the communi- candidates seeking the 12th Preschool visit 2008-9 school year for morn- are $50 per person. Call (734) City Park in Westland. ties. Moreover, she said she District seat, Bowman said, "I i ing and afternoon classes for 595-7727- "On a local level, Central will not try to use her seat as a think I can best represent all McKinley Co-op Preschool children ages 2 to 5. Those who Parade of ponds City Park has been a priority stepping stone to other public three communities." will have an open house 10 register at or before the open from the beginning," she said, offices. a.m. to noon Saturday, July 12. house will receive $10 off. The The seventh annual Elegant adding that she supports add- Already, she has been [email protected] | (734) 953-2110 It is currently enrolling for the preschool is located at 6500 Environments Parade of Wayne Road at Hunter. For Ponds is scheduled for July more information go online to 26-27. It's a self-guided tour of www.mckinleypreschool.org or Downriver gardens and ponds. Fail service I 111 6 Jewetry call (734) 729-7222. Tickets are $12 and include Store both days. They are available at WHERE HOMETOWN STORIES UNFOLD Foundation fund-raiser the Westland Historic Village HOMETOWNLIFE.COM The Westland Community Park. Proceeds will benefit the Foundation will sponsor a Westland Garden Club. 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BY SUE MASON by Mrs. Finleyson's fourth- original library shared space OBSERVER STAFF WRITER grade class. with the principal. Eventually, Garzon displayed the intact the wall was torn down The idea behind bury- time capsule for a few weeks between two classrooms to cre- ing a time capsule is that at as part of the school's 50th ate a library which, according some point in time it will be birthday celebration and then to Garzon, is "very crowded." unearthed and opened. Such had the Student Council open "We're very excited about was the case at Schweitzer it to see what was inside. Some, this," she said. "We owe it to Elementary School. of the slips of paper were dis- . the community to allow us to Two time capsules were played in the school showcase improve our school." unearthed by construction for students to see and read. Money generated by the workers who are building "It was very exciting, but we district's sinking fund tax levy, a new library at the school. didn't keep the pieces of paper," is paying for the library addi- According to Principal Mary said Garzon. "We disposed of tions at Schweitzer, Edison and Garzon, the time capsules were them3 moisture got inside and Patchin schools. It also will be buried in a courtyard that some were damaged." used to add libraries to three is being used to add on the Since this was a milestone more schools next year. library.. One was buried by a year for the school, students The construction should be fourth-grade class three years created a time capsule that done in time for the start of the ago, while the other, a plastic won't be buried. Instead, it 2008-09 school year. ice cream bucket, was buried y will be kept in the new media As for time capsules, Garzon a fourth-grade class in 1994. center. It most likely be taped says "it's urban legend" that The, 1994 capsule was a plas- closed and have a note to there's more time capsules bur- tic ice cream bucket filled with "please open," Garzon added, ied around the school and that notes and drawings on loose- without indicating a date for its people know where they are. leaf paper done by students. On opening. PHOTOS BY TOM HAWLEY | STAFF top was a note indicating that The school opened for the [email protected] | (734) 953-2)12 PHOTOGRAPHER it had been done in June 1994 1957-58 school year and the
(Above) Lydia Stoddard, 4, of xam delayed in child stalking case Westland adds blue to wings of a butterfly sun catcher she BYDARREUCLEM for the exam," Jones told the $250,000 cash bond, had been made as part of the William OBSERVER STAFFWRITER Observer. living on Surrey Heights, a cou- P. Faust Library's summer Hunter, 29, is a registered sex ple streets over from the boy's reading program, Catch the A Westland man will have to offender who was on probation residence on Springer Drive, Reading Bug. (At left) Emma wait to learn whether he will for an earlier incident involv- police said. The defendant was Diederichs, 5, of Westland show face trial on charges of stalking ing a 12-year-old girl in Wayne, accused of befriending the boy off her iadybug sun catcher. The a 13-year-old boy who lived a Westland police Sgt. Debra by volunteering to help him fix library is offering a variety of couple streets away from him Mathews said. That incident his scooter. activities as part of the summer on the city's southwest side. involved second-degree crimi- Between June 8 and 23, program, including Fairy Magic, Cherokee Lee Hunter's nal sexual conduct charges from Hunter is accused of being seen an enchanting morning of fairy preliminary examination in 1997, the detective said. in the boy's back yard, driving / stories, games and crafts 10:30 front of Westland 18th District Now, Hunter is charged with by the house on a bicycle and a.m. Tuesday, July 8, for ages Judge C. Charles Bokos was stalking a minor, contributing parking hear the home in his 4-6, and the Jitterbug Story adjourned Thursday until July to the boy's delinquency and vehicle, Mathews has said. Time at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, 17 at the request of Southfield being a second-degree habitual If convicted, Hunter could July 9, for ages 18 months to 3 defense attorney Jonathan offender. A not-guilty plea has face penalties ranging up to years. Registration is required Jones. been placed on record for him seven years and six months, for Fairy Magic. And artists of all "I need time to gather the as he awaits his preliminary according to Mathews. ages are invited to help decorate police reports, which of course hearing. the sidewalks at the library with I have ordered, and to prepare Hunter, jailed in lieu of a [email protected] j (734) 953-2110 chalk art 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 12. For more information on /; the programs, call the library at V (734) 326-6123. eOftE: Check aut the numbers in .•!3te& today's svorts. section
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Listings for the Community Calendar Free workshop ORGANIZATIONS can be submitted by e-maii at sma- Dr. Carol Ann Fischer, a holistic [email protected]. They aiso physician, weliness consultant and Friends of Etoise can be mailed to Sue Mason at 36251 clinical nutritionist, is present- The Friends of Eloise group meets 6 Schoolcraft, Livonia 48150, or faxed ing "Eat Your Way Thin" 6-8 p.m. • p.m. the third Tuesday of the month to her attention at fax at (734) 591- Tuesday, July*8, at the Alfred Noble in the dining room of the. Kay Beard 7279. For more information, call (734) Library, 32901 Plymouth Road, Building, on Michigan between 953-2112. Livonia. Learn why diets will not Middlebelt and Merriman. All are wel- work, ways to avoid weight gain come. For information, call Jo Johnson, UPCOMING EVENTS and how to lose weight with diet/ (734)522-3918. Open house nutrition and exercise. When to Writing Group McKiniey Cooperative Preschool is eat, what to eat and how to eat Story Circle Women's Life Writing Group holding an open house 10 a.m. to also will be discussed at the free meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday noon Saturday, July 12, for inter- workshop. Seating limited to the • of every month at the Wayne Public ested parents. The preschool offers first 30 callers. For reservations, call Library, 3737 S., Wayne Road, Wayne. morning and afternoon programs (734) 756-6904 or go online to www. The Story Circle Network is made up of for children ages 2-5, including TLCHolisticWellness.com. women who want to explore their lives "Fun Fridays with Your Toddler," a Remote-controlled race day and souls through life-writing, writing mom and tot class for 2-year-olds. Kirk of Our Savior Presbyterian that focuses on personal experience The preschool is located at 6500 N. Church hosts "Remote-Controlled through memoirs and autobiographies, Wayne Road at Hunter in Westland. Race Day," 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. in diaries, journals and personal essays: For more information, call (734) 729- 6. Racers can bring their R.C. vehicle Participants should bring a notebook • 7222 or visit the Web site at www. and race it on the church's large oval or laptop computer to each meeting, to Mckinleypreschool-.org. track, complete with hill and jump spend some time writing, and for those Peace Camp for Kids ramp. Ribbons will be awarded to who are comfortable doing so, shar- Kirk of Our Savior Peace Camptakes winners. No sign-up necessary. Kirk ing their writing. Membership in Story hildren's Theatre place 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. of Our Savior Presbyterian Church Circle' National Network is optional. 24 (lunch will be served). The camp is located at 36660 Cherry Hill in Participation in the group is free. For is open to children of all ages and Westiand. If you need more informa- more information about story circle, go religious backgrounds. Spend a few tion, contact Jenny at (313) 532-4310. online to www.storycircie.org or send Presentation hours learning to work together John Glenn reunion an e-mail to [email protected]. in order to achieve success. Kirk John Glenn High School Class of Toastmasters of Our Savior Presbyterian Church 1988 will hold its 20 year reunion The Wayne-Westland Easy Talkers is located at 36660 Cherry Hill in on Saturday, Aug. 23, at Roma's of Toastmasters Club can help people Westiand. For more information or Garden City on Cherry Hill east of overcome their fear of speaking in to sign up, please contact Jenny at Venoy. Tickets are $30 per person. front of people by teaching public 313-532-4310. For tickets and more information, speaking in a friendly and supportive Citizens for Peace visit the reunion Web site at jgh- atmosphere. The club meets at 6:30 The Livonia-based Citizens for Peace, s88reunion.com. p.m. Thursday at Rana' Restaurant, which covers the entire 11th District, Fish Dial-A-Ride 35111W. Michigan Ave. at Wayne Road, invites residents the chance to join in Fish Dial-A-Ride of Western Wayne Wayne. For more information, Curt study-discussion groups on the topic, County is seeking volunteer driv- Gottlieb at (734) 525-8445. Beyond War, during its June and July ers. A nonprofit community service TOPS meetings. Using a study guide, the group, it provides door-to-door rides TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) MI28 topic will be discussed in four group to non-emergency medical and other of Westiand meets at 7 pjn. Mondays at sessions each meeting. The June necessary appointments for senior Good Shepherd Reformed Church, 6500 meeting will include social change; and disabled residents of Garden N. Wayne Road, at Hunter, Westiand. For how to talk to people who think war City, Livonia and Westiand who are more information, call Pat Strong at is a good idea or inevitable; war is unable to drive and have no alter- (734) 326-3539 or Mary Lowe at (734) obsolete; and the concept that we ail native transportation. Volunteers 729-6879. live on one planet. In July, the topics can specify days, times, and areas Democratic Club focus on alternatives to war, such as they're willing to drive. For addition- The Garden City Democratic Club nonviolent conflict resolution pro- al information, call (888) 660-2007 meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Thursday of Wednesday, July 3 cesses and appropriate humanitarian and leave a message. the month (September through June) foreign aid; international law and Higher Rock Cafe in Room 5 of the Maplewood Center, cooperation between nations; practi- The Wayne-Westland Salvation Army Maplewood west of Merriman. For more Garden City Park - cal experience about what people and presents the Higher Rock Cafe the information, call Billy Pate at (734) nations can do instead of war; and second and fourth Fridays of the 427-2344. applying effective advocacy. Citizens month at its facility at 2300 Venoy, Citizens for Peace Main Pavillion for Peace meetings are held at 7 p.m. south of Palmer, Westiand. Doors Citizens for Peace meets at 7 p.m. on on the second Tuesday of the month open at 7:30 p.m. Live bands perform the second Tuesday of each month at Corner of Cherry Hill & Merrlman Road at Unity of Livonia, on Five mile road beginning at 8 p.m. Admission is Unity of Livonia Church on Five Mile,, THE between Middlebelt and Inkster free, however, a free wili offering will between Middlebelt and inkster. The roads. A small donation is requested be taken to support the bands. Check group is dedicated to working for NEWSPAPERS for the use of the church facilities. out Higher Rock on the Web at www. creation of a U.S. Department of Peace. HOMETOWNLIFE.COM For details, call Colleen Mills at (734) tsa.higherrockcafe.4t.com or call All are welcome. Colleen Mills, (734) 425-0079. (734) 722-3660. 425-0079.
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Legion of good Rotary lauds top Garden City school teacher Kelly DePriest receives the 2008 American Legion Teacher of the Year Award and members, taps officers $500 classroom grant from 2007-2008 State Commander Michael L. Williams (right) during the organization's 90th Jeff Juenemann received Mary McGaw, Margaret State Convention recently held at the DeVos Center in Grand the Westland Rotarian of the Harlow, Richard Strausbaugh Rapids. Assisting Is American Legion State Education and Year award at the club's cel- and Gary Bulson. Scholarship Chairman Thomas Brown. DePriest was one of ebration dinner June 26 at Club highlights for the past five teachers to receive the award which recognizes Michigan Angelo Brothers Ristorante year include: teachers for professionalism, patriotism and community in Westland, Don Douglass • Giving $4,500 in scholar- involvement. The other recipients are Carrie Carncross of received the Service Above Self ships to graduating Wayne- Farweli, Deborah Wilbanks of Ypsilanti, Mary Kerner of Utica award. Westland high school seniors; and Janice Hafeman of Hermansville. "I look around the room • Giving $3,000 to the and I see how many oth- Wayne-Westland Salvation ers have done so much," Army summer day camp; said Juenemann, owner of • Giving $2,000 to the Juenemann Insurance in Salvation Army after-school Westland. Douglass is a retired program administrator at Westland • Contributing $13,000 for John Glenn High School a walking path in Westland's Notice of Public Sale of Personal Property. Notice of Public Sale of Personal Property. Juenemann said the club Rotary Park; Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 4 of the Self Service Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 4 of the Self Service has given $110,000 to the m Sponsoring with $1,000 Storage Facility Act, State of Michigan, PS Orangeco, Inc. and/or Storage Facility Act, State of Michigan, PS Orangeco, Inc. and/or Rotary Foundation over the the 2007 Turn Off the Shurgard TRS, Inc. will conduct sale(s) at Public Storage located Shurgard TRS, Inc. will conduct sale(s) at Public Storage located last 20 years, mostly from club Violence; at 3650 Enterprise Dr. Allen Park, Mi 48101 (313) 441-3117 at 20080 Allen Ed. Trenton, Mi48183 (734)479-5442 7/25/2008 at members with some matching • Sponsoring with $500 the 7/25/2008 at 11:30am. Sales are for cash only. Removal within 24 9:30 am. Sales are for cash only. Removal within 24 hours, For funds. He described Rotary's American Cancer Society Relay hours. For sale and storage units in which rent and fees are past sale and storage units in which rent and fees are past due: due. efforts to eliminate polio for Life; Personal property described below in the matter of: Personal property described below in the matter of: worldwide. • Donating backpacks and New officers were installed school supplies to local stu- E040- Denise Hearn- - boxes,bags,totes 1034- Ricky Lee Nedrow- boxes,bags,totes by Lois VanStipdonk of the dents; A016- Tracey Wilburn- tv,washer,bed 216- Shawn Burgess- boxes,bags,totes Wayne Rotary, assistant dis- • Donating $500 to B028- Deborah Gox- washer,boxes,fan 345- Don Smith- box,bag,tote trict governor. Westland's Jefferson-Barnes Elementary B086- Dorothy Morton- boxes,couch 538- Kimberly D Miller- box,bag,tote B314- Amanda Werstein- air compressor,totes 073- Tina cairelli- box,bag,tote officers for 2OO8-O9 are: for school benches; B315- Odessa Scott- box,bag,tote 1027- Dionne D Jenkins- bags tv dresser Julie Brown, president; Roger • Donating $500 to Lincoln C013- Ted Konesky- box,bags.totes 1028 - Sebastion A Perez- fridge rugs Ratkowski, president-elect; Elementary for a sound system. B0O6- James Baker- box,bag,tote 1032- Sandra Gail Nestor- dresser stereo lamp Joe Tseng, treasurer; Mary In addition to other B022- Abbas awada- mattress,couch,lamp 1033- Sandra Gail Nestor- fireplacechair boxes Vellardita, secretary; and Lou local efforts, the club sup- B054- Gary Geresy- box,bags, 1039 - Dionne Jenkins- stroller bikes toys y B069- Bossie anderson- couch,mattress,tv 1102 - Linda Lachapell- boxes totes Toarmina, past president. ported international work in B104- Burt Mellum- box,bag,table 1113 - Jennifer Rager- tv guitar dresser Directors for the year are Nicaragua and Honduras. B116- Kenneth Vojtech- box;bag,tote 1116 - John Jordan IV- chair sterio vaccum B140- Vivian Lawrence- box,bag,tote 1128- Shane Haase- box,bag,tote B150- George Chene- box,bag,tote 134- Erica Boyer- box,bag,tote B152- Eric Nixon- chair,couch,washer 150 - James P Brannon- box,bag,tote QUEBEC'S 400TH BIRTHDAY B188- Theresa Gamil-,box,bag,tote 165 - Jason Neu- chair entertanment center tv B193- Joyce McBride- box.bag.tote 221- Shirley Bowman- box,bag,tote On July 4, the United States will area, and Champlain moved up the B247- Robert Hankins- box,bag,tote 226- Dena Watson- bags and boxes celebrate its 232nd birthday - old and St. Lawrence River, to.establish the B250- Miguel Gates- box,bag,tote 315- Kenneth Dolak - Box,bag,tote . venerable, but not the oldest on the first formal town in North America, B288- Shakita Glenn- box,bag,tote 411-Michael JRaeinll- box exersise bike tv continent. All this year, Quebec City, in Kebec, ("where the river narrows" C012- Howard Hayes- tv,box,bag 527- Chaqita-Mccroy- box bags totes the province of Quebec, celebrates its in Algonquin), on July 3,1608. The C043- Tonia Johnson- tv,stove,box 532- Michael a Santwire box bags and totes 400th birthday. area had previousiy been explored by D025- Carlette Mckenzie- clothes,sofa,mattress 537 - Kevin M Cooper- -box bags totes Jacques Cartier, though the French D030- Aaron Daniels- box,bag,refrigerator 539- Scott Murray- washer,box,tote • The first permanent habitation in D038- Erin McCalvin- sofa,table,box 810 - Anthony Martin- box,bags, tote North America, "The Habitation" was colonists he brought had left and D040- Sherry Lewis- box,bag,tote 826 - Keri Elliott- box,bag,tote built in 1605, by Samuel de Champlain the original Iroquois settlement D047- Eric Fields- box,bag,tote 832 - Nathan Campbell- box,bag,tote on the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia, Stadacona was abandoned by the time E029- Marcia Spellman- bed,table,couch 833 - June Francisco- box,bag,tote Canada. This small wooden fort was Champlain arrived. F049- Joanie Jackson- box,bag,tote 947 - Susan Dalimonte- tv,sofa, box eventually abandoned, although Primarily a trading post, Quebec Publish: July 6,2008 Publish: July 6,2008 colonists continued to live in the began to grow considerably in 1627, OE0S61OB20-2KS.6 OEOW10S1S-2*5,5 when the Company of One Hundred Associates took over settlement of the coiony. By 1663, when Quebec officially became the capital of New France, some 550 people were liv- ing in Quebec City while 1,400 were found in the surrounding countryside. On Sept. 13,1759, life changed radi- cally for the thriving town, when the British won the Battle of the Plains of Abraham, and New France became the Province of Quebec. Quebec City became the capital for the new province, and remained a major entry port to British North America. Over the years, settlers and immigrants have come from all parts of the world, making Quebec City a truly international city. You can read a complete history of the city at the Dr. Sheldon Smith fits use during operations," city's Web site at www.ville.quebec. special glasses to help says Dr. Smith. "That's qc xa/e n/exp lo ratio n/h i stoire.sht m L those with macular how powerful and Special events are planned for degeneration and other convenient they are. the entire year throughout the city, eye conditions keep Special prismatic including performances by Quebec reading and driving. reading glasses and natives Celine Dion and Cirque du microscopes help make Soleif. The Canadian Mint has cast By Elena Lombardi reading a little easier. a special coin, there are events Most of us take things Telescopic glasses throughout the province, and the native tribes of the area are organiz- like reading, watching TV primarily focus on ing Anionwentsaen Wendake-Quebec or playing cards for distance objects like TV, (www.tourismewendake.com). More passing neighbors or Leo Hakola wearing telescopic granted. But poor vision information on events in the city can scenery. Telescopes can driving glasses from conditions like be found on the official Web site of also be adapted to closer macular degeneration, ability to carry out the anniversary - monquebec2008. glaucoma, diabetes or tasks like playing cards or necessary independent sympatico.msn.ca/MonQuebec2008. computers. "Telescopes cataracts makes these activities. And of course in the library, books on travel to can even help people meet tasks difficult or even safeguarding present Quebec can be found at 917.1, while the driver vision impossible. When people vision levels is crucial. more history can be found at 971.4. requirement" Dr. Smith have insufficient vision to Sun niters and nutritional Highlighted Activities explained. do the things they want to supplements can improve 20s/30s Book Club: 7 p.m. July 9 do, they have low vision. Michigan is one of 46 vision and prevent further at Biggby Coffee, 37644 Ford, west of Newburgh. Today Michigan states that allow bioptic loss. Come join us as we talk about our Optometrist Dr. Sheldon telescopic glasses for "Each patient has a Smith has the answers driving. next book, "The Virgin Suicides," by unique amount of vision Jeffrey Eugenides. This beautiful and many of these people have Mr. Leo Hakola, age 85 and their own goals," says sad first novel tells of a band of teen- been seeking. Dr. Smith, a of Livonia, Michigan saw Dr. Smith. "I am committed age sleuths who piece together the Low Vision Specialist, Dr. Smith last May. to helping patients do what story of a 20-year-old family tragedy helps people with these Macular degeneration, matters most to them and begun by the youngest daughter's types of eye diseases see cataract, stroke and improving their quality of spectacular demise by self-defenstra- better. A Fellow of the double vision were causing life." tion, which inaugurates "the year of International Academy of reading and driving Special reading glasses the suicides." Copies are available at Low Vision Specialists, Dr. problems. Dr. Smith start at $600 and custom the Reference Desk. Smith is one of a select prescribed a complete low telescopes can cost from Folk-Rock Music in the Pavilion: 7 group of doctors serving vision system which $1800 to $2,500. . p.m. July 9. the visually impaired. included telescopic glasses If you or someone you Enjoy a summer evening with some of the finest folk-rock music in "People don't know there for driving and special know is struggling with prismatic glasses for Southeastern Michigan. Celebrated- are experienced doctors their vision, call Dr. Smith reading. The entire cost local musician Dave Boutette will who can help them with to find out how low vision was $2789. Leo said "the unveil his rootsy, Americana style at specialized low vision care can help. There is telescopic driving glasses For more information the library pavilion {accompaniment care," says Dr. Smith. help available. You just really help me see traffic by John Latini). If you like acoustic "Many people are told by need to know where to find and to be connected guitars, dobros and mandolins, and their own doctors that lights and street signs down the block. And it. to your Sales songwriting that is both honest and nothing more can be done reading is much easier and You can reach Dr. Smith mischievous, then this is an event for their eye condition, but Representative single now with these and Suburban Low Vision you don't want to miss. Refreshments there are ways to improve special reading glasses. I of Michigan at please call: served. vision" says Dr. Smith. am glad I found you, Dr. Computer Classes: Computer. "We fit special devices, to 1-877-677-2020. Basics at 2 p.m. July 10, Powerpoint Smith." help patients meet their Dr. Smith has offices in for the Beginner at 2 p.m. July 11. various visual goals." In addition to the Livonia, Warren, Shelby (734) 582-8365 Check the flyer in the library for ' Patients often end up spectacle vision aids, Dr. Township and the Lansing for Wayne County a compiete description and require- using weak, clumsy hand- Smith offers training to area. ments for afl classes. Ail computer held magnifiers trying to help people accomplish Visit Suburban Low classes are hands-on. Space is limited. Register in advance at the Reference help themselves see better. their daily activities. Vision of Michigan at (248) 901 Desk or call {734} 326-6123 Conversely, Dr. Smith Visual aids help patients suburbaneyecare.com or prescribes hands-free use their remaining vision find out more about the for Oakland County devices that are easier to to its fullest capacity while International Academy of Information Central was compiled rehabilitative training use. "We use the same Low Vision Specialists at by reference librarian Jane Lowry. The improves the patient's telescopic devices surgeons ialvs.com. William P. Faust Public Library is at 6123 Paid Advertisement OE08S02706 Central City Parkway, Westland. For more information, call (734) 326-6123. PagcA7 (WReGc) Sunday, July 6,20p8 The Observer & Eccentric Newspapers www.hometownlife.com
Time running out Considering the price of gas, what are your vacation plans? to vote Who among us hasn't griped at one time or another about our political leadership, whether it be at the local, state or fed- eral level? When things aren't going well economically, or when gov- ernment does something you don't agree with, our elected leaders are easy targets, and sometimes they deserve to be. In such cases, "Throw the bums out," is a general consensus. In some places around the globe, in Zimbabwe for example, there is nothing that can be done Fortunately, in our style of about corrupt or incompetent government, we don't have government officials — save for a military coup. to take up arms to install Fortunately, in our style of gov- 'Actually, I'm going to Wayne Tm staying here and walking "Well probably go Up North new political leaders. We ernment, we don't have to take State University for the summer -1 plan to lose 40 pounds - am to my grandparents'house elect them in the voting up arms to install new political leaders. We elect them in the vot- We're going to use our stimulus then go back to Florida in and we'll probably go to Cedar booth. It is a right that ing booth. It is a right that count- mom with them." countless soldiers have less soldiers have fought to main- Jake Ferguson tain for all Americans -— a perti- Kim Robb for the summer." Maia White Westland Westland Westland nent point considering there are Alicia Polega Americans-a pertinent American soldiers engaged in two Port St. Lucie, Fla. point considering there are wars as you read this. Unfortunately, not enough Americans take advantage of that two wars as you read this. right. Too many of us stay home during elections, and therefore cortex, home to the so-called executive commented, "Now prosecutors decide have no say about the people who functions — planning, setting priori- entirely based on the crime. They just ultimately dictate the policies that govern much of our lives. Daniel Andreassi may have made some ties, organizing thoughts, suppressing ask 'What did this kid do?' Many of The Aug. 5 primary election is quickly approaching. bad choices but he should not be charged impulses, weighing the consequences of them are driven by political consider- Depending on where you live, the election will determine as an adult. In fact, I believe no child one's actions." Dr. Giedd says that the ations and want to run for offices based many important local and state races. If you are not registered under the age of 18 should be tried as an best estimate for when the brain is truly on getting tough on crime. They know to vote, it is not too late to participate in the election. But you adult. Research shows that it is not only mature is age 25. (From a Time maga- they are just damning kids, but want to don't have much time. The deadline to register is tomorrow a disservice to the child but a disservice zine article, May 2004) appear tough. If you really want ti>cre- (July 7)- You can do so at all Secretary of State branches or at to the community who will eventually The American Bar Association agrees ate a monster then see what happens your local clerk's office. be faced with the results of adult pun- that teens should not be treated as to child who is locked up in prison for To register, you must be at least 18 years old by Aug. 5 and ishment (a repeat offender) rather than adults. They urged all state legislatures years." Another article suggests that, a rehabilitated member of society. My to ban the death penalty for juveniles "Alternative sentencing and concen- be a U.S. citizen. You must also be a resident of Michigan and because "for social and biological rea- of the city or township in which you wish to register. opinion is supported by research and trated rehabilitation work well with even by the American Bar Association. sons, teens have increased difficulty the young. Incarceration, on the other Additional voting information is available on the More than 100 years ago, the social making mature decisions and under- Department of State Web site at www.Michigan.gov/sos. hand, increases the likelihood of repeat reformers who championed the setting standing the consequences of their offenses." Michigan residents can also visit the Michigan Voter up of a separate juvenile justice system actions." (Time article) Information Center at www.Michigan.gov/vote, where they recognized that children did not have In the case of young offenders, I It is best for all concerned if a child can find information on voting by absentee ballot, using vot- the same physical and mental facul- believe the emphasis should be on reha- accused of a crime is handled through ing equipment and contacting their local clerk. The site also ties as adults. Recent research bears bilitation and helping the child to grow the juvenile justice system rather than includes maps to local polling places. that out. Dr. Jay Giedd of the National into a responsible adult. Subjecting the adult system. Justice will still be If you're not registered, don't miss this opportunity to be Institute of Mental Health shows that adolescents to the adult judicial system served, and in a manner that has a better a participating member in our democracy. It isn't enough to the brain continues to change through seems to almost preclude that from hap- chance of success for all concerned. complain about the leaders you don't like. Voting speaks so adolescence. "The very last part of the pening. William Hurst, a researcher for Jolie Snow much louder. brain that develops is the pre-frontal- the National Center for Juvenile Justice, Livonia
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BY BRAD EMONS held off the Network television interview Katie side-by-side. I saw her and family friends. OBSERVER SPORTS WRITER hard-charging with NBC's Andrea Kremer. "I the last 15 meters. I put my "We went out dinner, came Schmitt over just tried to put my head down head down and reached for the back to the hotel and now Canton High's Allison the final 20 and put my hand on the wall wall. I have to get ready for my Schmitt has punched her ticket meters to post first." "I just went into the race heat tomorrow (11:30 a.m. to the 2008 Summer Olympic an American Representing Club thinking I can't control what Thursday) in the 100 (free- Games in Beijing, China. Record time Wolverine, Schmitt was others do, it's just how I place style)," said Schmitt, who went The 18-year-old swimmer of 1:55.88, clocked in 1:55.92, just 4- and finish. There's nothing I 55.87 (26th overall) and will secured her spot on the U.S. breaking her lOths off Australian Laure could do other than work as also compete Saturday in a 50 squad Wednesday night by fin- own mark of Schmitt Manudou's World Record time hard as I could and I went in freestyle prelim heat. ishing runner-up in the 200- 1:56.08 set of 1:55.52, set in March of with the attitude that I'm excit- On Monday, the University meter freestyle, touched out back in February in Columbia, 2007 in Melbourne. Schmitt ed to be here." of Georgia-bound Schmitt was by only 0.04 seconds by Katie Mo. shaved exactly two seconds off Schmitt, who will also be seeded second going into the Hoff, who captured her third Hoff built a lead over the first her semifinal heat clocking of ticketed to swim a leg of the finals of the 400 freestyle and GC All-Star Softball and fourth events of the U.S. 100 meters, but Schmitt closed 1:57-92 and was seeded second women's 4 x 200-meter free- finished third behind Hoff Division 1 state Olympic Trials meet being held the gap dramatically following going into the finals. style relay in Beijing, got a (4:02.32) and 20-year-old Kate champion Garden in Omaha, Neb. the turn on the final lap. "Tonight I was just racing, congratulatory hug afterwards Ziegler (4:03.92) of Great Falls, City will have three Hoff, a 19-year-old from "I think it took a lot of heart, get to the wall first and go from her parents, Ralph and Va. representatives in the Towson, Md. representing the it could have gone either way," as hard as I possibly could," Gail, who were in attendance Michigan.High School North Baltimore Aquatic Club, said Hoff afterwards in a USA Schmitt said. "I was racing with her two aunts, an uncle, Please see SCHMITT, B6 Softball Coaches Association All-State game Saturday, July 19 at Holt H.S. (start- ing times will be announced at a later Redford runner date). Coach Barry Patterson, who guided Macks qualifies the Cougars to a 32-6 record, will be joined by two of his players, for AAU Juniors pitcher Hallie Minch and Kristina Susalla. BY BRAD EMONS Patterson, now in OBSERVER SPORTS WRITER his 22nd season, sur- passed the 500-victory Redford's Daniel Macks started plateau. running at age 4 and quickly got Minch, headed to the nickname "Bugaloo" from his Madonna University, coach«Greg Dukes of the Motor went 28-3 with an City Track Club. 0.76 earned run aver- Five years later, 9-year-old age and hit .440, while "Bugaloo" is still going strong, Susalla, the senior advancing to the 2008 AAU Junior class valedictorian, Olympic Games, which will held batted .419 and is throughout the Detroit area begin- headed to Wayne State ning next month. as a walk-on. Macks, who is home-schooled, captured a highly-contested sub- Boxing benefit bantam division 800-meter race Westland's Dynamic Saturday at Southfield High School Boxing Club will for his second state AAU title. stage its first annual Macks won in a photo finish Bowling for Boxers with a time of 2:52.84, nipping benefit starting at 7 second-place finisher and last p.m. Friday, July 11 at year's state champion Cameron Garden Lanes, located Cooper of Detroit, who was clocked at 29145 Warren Road, in 2:53.09- It was the first time USA SHOOTING PHOTO Garden City. Macks beat his nemesis and it The cost for the. guarantees him a spot to compete John Zurek, a 1981 Livonia Bentley High grad, shows his form in free pistol shooting. fund-raiser for youth in the AAU Junior Olympic Games boxers is $25 (includes track and field competition, which three games of bowling is scheduled to start Monday, and shoes). July 28 at Eastern Michigan There will be a raffle University's Olds-Marshall Track. for prizes and a 50-50 drawing for cash. Please see RUNNER, B6 Spots are limited. To reserve a spot, call '81 Livonia Bentley grad Zurek just misses Olympic berth Paul Soucy at (734) 422-3277-
BY BRAD EMONS until the event is completed. Wolter sweeps OBSERVER SPORTS WRITER The 6-foot-2 Zurek, who works as a Plymouth's Kyle contractor, turned in a performance James Wolter was the Most Olympians are well past their which surprised many. He was eighth Boys 9-10 age-group prime by the time they turn 40. m air pistol at the 2004 Olympic Trials winner last week at a For 44-year-old free pistol shooter and took 11th in the same event dur- pair of Meijer Junior John Zurek, Jr., he now believes he has ing the Trials last March in Colorado Players Tour events. enough ammunition to continue pursu- Springs. On Tuesday, Wolter ing his dream well into his 60s. "It still hurts a month later that I was carded a nine-hole Zurek, a Livonia native now residing only 1.4 points and one shot away from round of 42 to edge in Chandler, Ariz., agonizingly finished going to the Olympics," said Zurek, Canton's James Piot by one place away from pulling off an who trains at the Phoenix Rod and Gun a stroke at Tanglewood upset to earn a spot on the U.S. Olympic Club. "It came down to the last two Country Club. team, which is headed to Beijing next shots. It was a good match and Daryl In the Girls 13-14 month for the 2008 Summer Games. (Szarenski) had to work for it." age division, Kelsey Jason Turner (Rochester, N.Y.) and Zurek's competitive gun odys- Murphy of Plymouth Saginaw's Daryl Szarenski, both two- sej began at age 16 when his mother took first with an 18- time Olympians, garnered the two avail- Bernice, now residing in Evart, bought hole round of 91. able berths with the 1981 Bentley High him marksmanship junior rifle for his Meanwhile, grad narrowly behind in third place. John Zurek, formerly of Livonia, just missed 16th birthday. He took an introductory Plymouth's Brandon Szarenski, who won by a razor-thin out making the U.S. Olympic squad in free class in smallbore rifle at the Livonia Duprey tied for run- margin, is in the marksmanship unit pistol. He currently resides in Chandler, Ariz. Sportsman's Club, which was housed ner-up honors in the and stationed in Fort Benning, Ga., inside Eddie Edgar Arena. Boys 13-14 with an 18* which hosted the U.S. Olympic Trials in "I did really well, we shot from the hole round of 80. mid-May. In the 10-shot finals, Zurek scored full-prone position," Zurek recalled. "I On Monday, Wolter The three-day Trials featured a total a 7-8 on his ninth attempt, while worked my way up the levels and I kept shot a 43 to win the Daniel Macks, 9, of Redford will be of 200 shots, 50 meters away while, Szarenski overhauled him with a 10.7 on going back." Meijer Tour stop at competing in the 2008 AAU Junior competitors aim for a target the size of a his final shot. Shooters at the Trials are Edgewood Country Olympic Games. silver dollar. not notified about their final standing Please see ZUREK, B6 Club.
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BY BRAD EMONS ting into shape." Damon Butler, a 6-4 small for- OBSERVER SPORTS WRITER ward from Public School League champion Detroit Northwestern, is also in the fold along with 6-foot After suffering through at 3-24 inaugural season point-guard Kraig Amerson of Oak Park Academy as the Schoolcraft College men's basketball coach,' and 6-3 guard Will Dargent of Douglass. Randy Henry believes defense will be the key enter- "Damon is really strong, he brings toughness," ing the 2008-09 campaign. Henry said. "He held Paul Willians (All-Stater) from "We're trying to get better on the defensive end," Renaissance to 14 points in the City Championship Henry said. "We have to have more of a defensive game. Amerson needs to get stronger, but he has presence." quickness and good leadership qualities. He'll run Henry has four holdovers from last year's squad the offense. - son Eric Henry, Ryan Matthews, Greg Leavell and "Dargent is a combo-type of guard who will also Larry Wilson (Livonia Churchill) - and has been guard you. This summer we've been running three- busy this summer coaching in the St. Cecelia League guard front and those three guys are relentless. and wrapping up his recruiting efforts. They'll play the whole 94 feet of the court." After signing second-team All-Observer pick Henry said he plans to add one or two more schol- Stefan Marken, a 6-foot-4 swingman from Westland arship players before the summer ends. Bowler Jones lauded John Glenn earlier this spring, Henry has been able Meanwhile, he has been impressed this summer Livonian Pam Jones (right) was recently presented the Meritorius Service to secure five more commitments. with Marken's play. Award by the Metro Detroit U.S. Bowling Congress. Jones was recognized The Ocelots will have more of a inside presence The Glenn swingman averaged 14 points, while for her efforts as the varsity boys and girls bowling coach at Ctarenceville with the addition of 6-8, 250-pound Bruce Watson shooting 40 percent from three-point range, to go High School, running and organizing youth leagues, along with her work for of Detroit Southwestern along with 6-6 Corey along with eight rebounds per game for the 19-3 charitable causes including raising funds to find a cure for breast cancer. Earlier Hughes, who played at Detroit Rogers two years ago Rockets. this season, Jones bowled her fifth career 300 game while subbing in a league and graduated from Detroit Frederick Douglass. "He's just not a three-point shooter, he'll guard for her friend Kathy Lay, who was diagnosed with breast cancer. Jones will be "Hodges is a tremendous rebounder, a guy who is you and go into traffic to snag rebounds," the walking 60 miles, both in Cleveland in August and September in Michigan, in a going to get you 12 every night and he'll try to play Schoolcraft coach said. "He's going to be in that three-day breast cancer awareness walk. Jones, general manager at Country defense," Henry said. starting lineup." Lanes in Farmington, was presented the award by Mark Martin (left), secretary "Watson has a soft touch around the basket of the Metro Detroit USBC. "Pam is a fine example of the type of people who are and has good footwork. It's a matter of him get- [email protected] I (734) 953-2123 involved in our sport of bowling," Martin said.
SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS/CLINICS Salem wrestling camp Franklin boys basketball concludes. [email protected]. Pearson is located on Beech The Salem wrestling program The Livonia Franklin boys Daly between Fight Mile and Hoop Stars camps will be hosting a summer camp basketball camp for grades 4-9 Grand River. Hoops Stars Basketball Camp for all experience levels Monday (fall of 2008) will be from 9 am For more information, call (313) will stage two sessions forboy s through Thursday, July 14-18, at until 11:30 a~m., Monday through 387-2650n. and girls ages 7-15 including: the high school. Thursday, July 21-24, at the high 9 a,m. to 3 pjn., Monday For more information, visit school. Future Stars wrestling through Friday, Aug. 4-8, both at www.wrestling.salemrocks.com. Included in the $65 registra- The Livonia Franklin Future the Bailey Recreation Center in tion fee is a camp T-shirt and Stars wrestling clinic forthos e Westland (cost $110 per session Salem football camp red, white and blue basketball. • entering grades 1-9 will be from or $200 for both); also from 9 Kids between the ages of 7 The camp also features contests, 5-7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, a.m. to 2 pjn., Monday through and 13 are invited to attend the awards, skills and games. Jury 22-23, in the mat room (sec- Friday, Aug. 11-15, at the Livonia annual Salem Youth Football For more information, e-mail ond floor of the fieldhouse). Community Recreation Center Instructional Camp, which will [email protected]; or to No experience is necessary. (cost $125 LCRCpass holders; be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, obtain a printable brochure for Basic to advanced moves will be $150, resident; $175, non-resi- Jury 12 at the high school. mail-in registration, visit franklin- covered. Groups will be based on dent). The camp is open to all basketbaU.googlepages.com. age, weight and level of experi- For more information, call the Plymouth and Canton residents, (Walk-ups also welcome for$75) . ence. Bailey Recreation Center at (734) regardless of where they will be The cost is $35 (includes T-shirt 722-7620; or the Livonia Parks attending high school. Sports development if registered by Jury 8). Walk-up and Recreation at (734) 466-2410. Individuals who register prior Redford Parks & Recreation registrations will be accepted. You can also call Ron Levin, to July 7 are required to pay just is presenting a one-week camp, For more information, call camp director, at (248) 496-3268; $10. Registration at the camp will Monday through Friday, Aug. Franklin wrestling coach Dave or visit www.hoopstars-basket- cost $20. 11-15, for youngsters ages 3-7, to Chiola at (248) 752-2340; or e- ball.com. The camp will be held at the help teach them basic motor skills mail [email protected]. PCEP varsity turf field. Players necessary to play organized sports are encouraged to where football while working one-on-one with ML) women's camps Livonia Churchill High School cleats (rubber spikes) and gym their parents. The Madonna University is offering a series of 2008 sum- shorts with no helmets. Skills include throwing, kick- women's basketball coach Carl mer camps including: For more information, visit ing, catching and batting. Graves will stage a series of sum- Boys football (grades 3-8) www.football.salemrocks.com. The program feei s $25, and mer camps including: super - 6-8 p.m., Monday through parent/guardian participation shooters youth (grades 4-7), Wednesday, July 28-30 (cost $38); Glenn football camp is required. Classes will be at Monday through Friday, July 14- Boys football (grades 9-12) The Westland Senior High Pearson Education Center, located 18; guards-n-bigs (grades 7-12), - 9 a.m.-noon, Monday through signee football caltnps for any student on Beech Daly between Eight Jury 21-25. Thursday, Jury 28-31 (cost $60); AJ. Kaseta, a center fielder from Dominion Christian High School in entering grades 9-12 for the Mile and Grand River. Cost ranges from $50 to $160. Hockey skills (grades 9-12) Marietta, Ga., recently signed an NAIA letter-of-intent to play baseball 2008-09 school year will be from For more information, call (313) For more information, call - 9-10:30 a.m., Monday through at Tennessee Temple University in Chattanoga where the Crusaders 7:30-10:30 p.m. Monday, July 7; 387-2650. Sandi Wade at (734) 432-5606; or Friday, July 21-25 and 7-8:30 are coming off a 16-32 season under coach Gus Hernadez. The 6-foot-3, Wednesday, July 9; and Monday e-mail [email protected]. p.m., July 28 - Aug. 1, at Eddie 175-pound Kaseta, who resides in Acworth, Ga., was captain his senior through Friday, July 21-23, at Pre-beginner soccer You can also visit www.madonna- Edgar Arena (two-week cost $182; year for the 21-7 league champions, batting .369 with one homer, seven John Glenn High School. Kids ages 3-7 with little or no crusaders.com. includes T-shirt). Enrolment lim- doubles, 31 RBI, 22 runs scored and 14 stolen bases. His father Tony, the For camp fees and registration previous experience playing soccer ited to 45 skaters and five goalies. all-time pitching wins leader at the University of Detroit, and mother information, call camp director are invited to take part in the one- Madonna hoops camp For more information, call Kim, are both graduates of Livonia Franklin High School. He is the Tim Hardin at (734) 419-2329. week camp, slated to take place Madonna University men's Livonia Community Services at grandson of Wanda Kaseta of Livonia and Martha Scarpace of Westland. 12:30-1:30 p.m. Monday through basketball coach Chuck Henry (734) 744-2602. RU Wing-T football camp Friday, July 14-18, at Pearson has announced the 2008 All-Star Redford Union is hosting the Education Center. Basketball Camp forboy s ages 8- Suspeck Memorial Camp Panther Wing T-camp for football The camp fee is $25 per partici- 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday The 13th annual Jeff Suspeck players entering high school this pant. through Friday, July 28 - Aug. 1, Memorial Foundation freebas - SPORTS ROUNDUP fall from 5-7 p-m. Tuesday, Jury The Redford Parks & atMU. ketball camp, open toboy s and 29, through Friday, Aug. 1. Recreation Department staff will Among instructors is camp girls ages 9-14, will be from 9 WYAA football signup Web site at www.eteamz.com/ For more information, call teach fundamentals of the sport. founder Bernie Holowicki. a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 19 pcpride. The Pride offers three Miles Tomasaitis at (313) 575- Parents are required to attend in The cost is $175, with checks at Schoolcraft College, located at The Westland Youth Athletic levels of play for 10-, 12-, 14-, 4753. order to reinforce proper tech- payable toAll-Sta r Basketball 18600 Haggerty Road, Livonia Association begins its 50th 16- and 18-and-under divisions niques and skills after the camp Camp, 42183 Woodcreek Lane, (between Six and Seven Mile year of football with 2008 sea- for Western Wayne County, Canton, 48188. roads). son registration from 7-9 p.m. Community Travel and Premier Call (734) 398-5975, (734) 432- Registration begins at 8:30 each Wednesday and 10 a.m. travel leagues. 5591 or e-mail tonemenhiser ® a.m. and lunch will be provided until noon on Saturdays at the For more information, call madonna.eda from 11:30 a.m.-l p.m., courtesy of WYAA's Lange Compound, Rick Hayes at (734) 367-2557. White Castle Systems, Inc. located at 6050 Farmington MU volleyball camps The camp is in memory of the Road (north of Ford Road). WYAA cheerleading Madonna University will offer a former Dearborn Divine Child Both the Meteors (41st year) Registration for Westland defensive specialty camp, Monday High standout and Orchard, Lake and Comets (37th year) offer Youth Athletic Association through Thursday, July 7-10. St. Mary's College career scoring age groups for 7-8 (Junior cheerleading for the Meteors For more information or to leader who passed away in 1994 Freshman), 8-10 (Freshman), and Comets squads will be secure a spot, call (734) 432-5612 at age 24. 11-12 (Junior Varsity) and 11-14 from 7-10 p.m. Wednesdays; or (734) 254-0698. You can also e- Call (248) 363-7151 (between (Varsity). also 10 a.m. until noon each mail MU coach Jerry Abraham at 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.); or to obtain The cost is $175-$195. Non- Saturday at the WYAAs Lange Full-Day Camp: (9am-4pm) registration material, e-mail jsus- residents are welcome at no Compound Building, 6050 [email protected]. extra fee. Farmington Road (north of All-Sport & Basketball You must provide a current Ford Road). Schoolcraft camps photo and new players must Openings are available for Schoolcraft College will offer have a copy of their birth cer- both units' squad for Junior Half-Day Camps: (9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm) a series of summer sports camps tificate. The age cut-off is Sept. Freshman, ages 7-8; Freshman, - All-Sport, Baseball Basketball, Craft, including: 1 of the current year and there 8-10; Junior Varsity, 10-12; and • Boys and girls soccer: 9 are weight restrictions for each Varsity, 11-14. Non-resident are Basics of Football, Lacrosse, & Soccer. a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through age level. welcome at no extra fee. Thursday, July 7-10; 14-17,21-24; For more information, includ- The cost is $135 for fresh- 28-31 ing the WYAA's play for free man, JV and varsity; or you will For a complete list of camps, dates, times, & fees, • Boys basketball: 9 a.m. to 3 program, call the Comets' Mark receive 27 $5 raffle tickets (sell please visit www.hvsports.com or call (734) HV-SPORT. p.m., Monday through Thursday, Simkow at (734) 731-11-76 or all 27 and there is no cost). The July 14-17. the Comets' Keith DeMolay at cost for instructional is $115 • Quietest Units • Girls basketball: 9 a.ra to 3 (734) 516-9269; or Galen Huren (you will receive 23 $5 raffle HVS Basketball Camp p.ra, Monday through Thursday, of the Meteors at (734) 716- tickets (sell all 23 tickets and •Affordable Pricing July 21-24. 6047. the cost is free). Featuring LINDSEY HUNTER • Quality Installation • Girl volleyball (all-skills): 9 You can also visit www.wyaa. For more information, call a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through org; or call the WYAA office at the Meteors' Kathy Henderson Full-day (9am-4pm): $295 • Extended Warranties Thursday, July 7-10 and 28-31. (734) 421-0640. at (734) 968-3272 or the • EZ Financing Each camp session is $175 Comets' Caryn Timbs at (734) Week of 7/7 & 7/21 (includes T-shirt). Optional swim- PC Pride needs coaches 722-5806, Free Estimates ming will be fromnoo n to12:5 0 The PC Pride girls fast- You can also call the WYAA's p.m. pitch softball organization is Lange Compound during regu- (734) 525-1930 Call the Schoolcraft Athletic accepting coaching applica- lar business hours at (734) 421- Offer includes siblings and multiple weeks of camp. Discount applies to Our 34th Year! Department at (734) 462-4804, tions for the 2008-09 season. 0640 or visit www.wyaa.org to an equal or lessor camp. No discounts apply to Lindsey Hunter camp. Ext. 3; or e-mail athletic director Applications, due Aug. 1, can inquire about the 2008 cheer UNITED TEMPERATURE Sid Fox at [email protected]. be downloaded on the Pride for free program. (734) HV-SPORT 46245 Michigan Ave. hvsports.com 8919 MIDDLEBELT • LIVONIA OE08600663 www.hometownlife.com Observer & Eccentric | Sunday, July 6,2008 (WGO B3
CITY OF WESTLAND operating and repairing the valves for isolating the water throughout systems throughout the United States is available at An All AMERICAN City the city to insure proper operation of the valves in an emergency. www.waterdata.com. William R. Wild - Mayor [email protected] Lead Additional Information If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be 2007 Report to Consumers on Water Quality especially for pregnant women and children. Lead in drinking water expected to contain at least small amounts of some, contaminants. is primarily from materials and components associated with service The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that Westland is proud of the fine drinking water it receives from the City •lines and home plumbing. The City of Westland is responsible for water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and of Detroit and furnishes to the residents. This report will list the providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental' source of our water, the results of the tests performed on the water, of materials .used in plumbing components. When your water has Protection Agency's Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 800-426-4791. and additional information about water and health questions. State been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead. The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) and federal requirements mandate that an annual report be sent to exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and wells. Westland customers before July 1 each year. This is our eleventh using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it report. in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information dissolves naturally occurring minerals, and in some cases, radioactive oh lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to material and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of Water Source minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present Westland is supplied by the City of Detroit from its Springwells at 800-426-4791 or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead. in source water include: Water Treatment Plant in Dearborn. The water comes from the Crvptosporidium 2-,Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may Detroit River, situated within the Lake St. Clair, Clinton River, come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural Detroit River, Rouge River, and Ecorse River, in the U.S. and parts of Cryptosporidium is a disease-causing parasite that lives in the livestock operations and wildlife. the Thames River, Little River, Turkey Creek and Sydenham intestinal tract of many animals, including dogs and cats. Symptoms watersheds in Canada. The Michigan Department of Environmental of infection include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, headaches, nausea 2 Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be Quality, in partnership with the U.S. Geological Survey, the Detroit and vomiting. The disease is typically spread through contact with naturally-occurring or result from urban storm water runoff, Water and Sewerage Department, and the Michigan Public Health. feces of an infected animal or person or consuming contaminated food industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas Institute performed a source water assessment to .determine the or water. Cryptosporidium can be introduced into bodies of water by production, mining or farming. susceptibility of potential contamination. The susceptibility rating is way of surface water runoff containing animal waste and sewage 5 Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of on a six-tiered scale, from very low to high, based primarily on discharge. The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department has been sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff and geologic sensitivity, water chemistry and contaminant sources. The testing for cryptosporidium since 1994 and has not detected it in any residential uses. susceptibility of our Detroit River source water intakes was of our source water supplies. determined to be highly susceptible to potential contamination. 2 Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile However, all four Detroit water treatment plants that use source People with Special Health Concerns drganics, which are by-products of industrial processes arid water from the Detroit River have historically provided satisfactory petroleum production, and can also, come from gas stations, urban Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking storm water runoff and septic systems. treatment of this source water to meet drinking water standards. water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons, such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who 1 Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or by Public Notice Sewage Disposal System Event have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV / AIDS or other the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. Any person or claimant who experiences an overflow or back up of a immune system disorders, some elderly and infants, can be In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink the EPA sewage disposal system or storm water system that is under the particularly at risk from infections. These people should geek advice prescribes regulations, which limit the amount of certain jurisdiction and control of the City of Westland should immediately about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA / CDC contaminants in water provided by public water systems. The Food contact the City of Westland Department of Public Service Director, guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations establish limits for Kevin Buford, at the following address and telephone number: Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are av&ilable contaminants in bottled water, which must provide the same from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 800-426-4791. City of Westland protection for public health. Department of Public Service National Primary Drinking Water Regulation Compliance 37137 Marquette WRITTEN NOTICE REQUIREMENT: Furthermore, compliance Westland, MI 48185 In 2007, the City of Westland had no monitoring violations. A with Public Act 222 of 2001, an amendment to Michigan's (734) 728-1770 monitoring violation is not an exceedence of a MCL or health Governmental Immunity Statute 1964 PA 170, as amended MCL standard. 691.1401 to 691.1419, requires that a claimant who wishes to seek Important Health Information The Department of Public Service Water and Sewer compensation for property damage or physical injury resulting from a Superintendent prepared this report for the City of Westland. Data sewage disposal system event notify the City of Westland, Water and was supplied by the City of Detroit Water and Sewerage Department Sewer Superintendent, in writing, within 45 days after the date The City of Westland maintains over 325 miles of water main, over and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. If there are the damage or physical injury was discovered, or in the 2900 hydrants and over 6000 valves in our system. We have flushed any questions, concerns or comments, please feel free to contact the exercise of reasonable diligence should have been discovered. the water mains in one section of the city this year, covering the City of Westland Department of Public Service at 734-728-1770. This The written notice shall contain the claimant's name, address and neighborhoods in the area of Merriman to Inkster and Annapolis to report is supplied to our customers to ensure compliance with the telephone number, the address of the affected property, the date of Van Born. This is done to remove buildup from the water main and Michigan Safe Drinking Water Act (1976, PA 399, as amended) by discovery of any property damages or physical injuries, and a brief improve pressure and quality of the water you receive. We will be 1998 PA 56. This Act was passed to comply with the Federal Clean description of the claim. Failure to comply with the notice doing other sections of the City of Westland hi 2008 as the weather Water Act and the rules promulgated by the United States EPA requirements may prevent the recovery of damages and bar any permits, working through the city on a continual basis. We are also dealing with this law. Water quality data for community water claim that a claimant may have.
SPRINGWELLS WATER TREATMENT PLANT 2007 REGULATED DETECTED CONTAMINANTS TABLES
Contaminant Test Dates Units' Health Goal MCLC MCL Range of Violation Major Sources in Drinking Water MCLC Allowed Level Level Detected Detection yes/no Inorganic Chemicals
Fluoride 8/8/2007 ppm 440.920 • n/a • No erosion Water additive, Discharge from fertilizer and natural deposits which promotes and aluminum factories Nitrate 8/8/2007 Ppm 10100.21 n/a No Runoff from Leaching from Erosion of Natural Deposits fertilizer use • septic tanks, sewage; Disinfectant Residuals and Disinfection By-Products - Monitoring in Distribution System Total Feb ppb n/a 80 20.4 7.5-43.4 No By product of drinking water chlorination Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Nov 2007 Haloacetic Acids Feb- ppb n/a 60 12.9 4.9-19.0 No By product of drinking water disinfection (HAA5) Nov 2007 Disinfectant Jan- ppm MRLGL 4 MROL4 0.67 0.61-0.72 No . Water additive used to control microbes Chlorine Nov 2007
2007 Turbidity - Monitored every 4 hours at Plant Finished Water Tap Highest Single Measurement Lowest Monthly % of Samples Meeting Violation Major Sources in Cannot exceed 1 NTU Turbidity Limit of 0.3 NTU (minimum 95%) yes/no Drinking Water 0.21 NTU ' 100% No Soil Runoff
Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness of water. We monitor it because it is a good indicator of the effectiveness of our filtration system.
2007 Microbiological Contaminants - Monthly Monitoring in Distribution System
Contaminant MCLG MCL Highest Number Violation Major Sources in Drinking Water Total Coliform 0 Presence of Coliform bacteria > 5% in one month - 0 No Naturally present in the environment of monthly samples E.coli or fecal 0 A routine sample and a repeat sample entire year - 0 No Human waste and animal fecal easte are total coliform positive, and one is also fecal or E.coli positive
- 2005 Lead And Copper Monitoring At Customers* Tap
Contaminant Test Date Units Health Goal Action Level 90th Percentile Number of Violation Major Sources in Drinking Water MCLC AL Value Samples Oversall yes/no Lead 2005 PPb 0 15 Oppb 0 No Corrosion of household plumbing system; Erosion of natural deposits. Copper 2005 ppb 13 13 54 0 . ^ No Corrosion of household plumbing system; Erosion of natural deposits; , Leaching from wood preservatives. *The 90th percentile value means 90 percent of the homes tested have lead and copper levels below the given 90th percentile value. If the 90th percentile value is above the AL additional requirements must be met.
Regulated Contaminant Treatment Technique Running Annual Average Total Organic Carbon The Total Organic Carbon (TOO removal ratio is calculated as the ratio between the actual TOC removal and the TOC removal Erosion of (ppm) requirements. The TOC was measured each month and because the level was low, there is no requirement for TOC removal. natural deposits 2007 Special Monitoring Contaminant MCLG MCL Level'Detected Source Of Contamination Sodium (ppm) n/a n/a 4.65 Erosion of natural deposits
Unregulated contaminants are those for which EPA has not established drinking water standards. Monitoring helps EPA to determine where certain contaminants occur and whether it needs to regulate those contaminants.
KEY TO DETECTED CONTAMINANTS TABLES Symbol Abbreviation for Definition/Explanation MCLG Maximum Contaminant Level Goal The level of contaminant hi drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCL * Maximum Contaminant Level The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. MRDLG Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants. . MRDL Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbia1! contaminants. ppb Parts per billion (one in one billion) The ppb is equivalent to micrograms per liter. A microgram = 1/1000 milligram. ppm- Parts per million (one in one million) The ppm is equivalent to milligrams per liter. A milligram = 1/1000 gram. NTU Nephelometric Turbidity Units Measures the cloudiness of water. . ' ' TT Treatment Technique A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water. ' • • ' AL Action Level The concentration of a contaminant, which, if exceeded, triggers'treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow. HAA5 Haloacetic acids HAA5 is the total of bromoacetic, chloroacetic, dibromoacetic, dichloroacetic, and trichloroacetic acids. Compliance is based on the total. TTHM Total Trihalomethanes Total Trihalomethanes is the sum of chloroform, bromodichloromethane, dibromochloromethane, and bromoform. Compliance is based on the total. . n/a Not applicable
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Hugh Gallagher, editor. (734) 953-2149. [email protected] Take some minimize mosquito edge The Oakland County Health ing to keep mosquitoes out of build- Division is urging individuals to take ings. common-sense precautions to mini- Eliminate standing water in your The latest advances in mize mosquito exposure and protect yard. Mosquitoes thrive in stagnant themselves from West Nile Virus and water. other mosquito-borne diseases espe- Empty water from mosquito breed- treating heart disease t r ***** * '- *-*•+-* cially during outdoor events such as ing sites such as flower pots, pet ' A. BY LINDA ANN CHOMIN picnics, concerts and fairs. bowls, clogged rain gutters, swim- OSE STAFF WRITER The best way to reduce the risk of ming pool covers, discarded tires, getting West Nile Virus is to prevent buckets, barrels, cans and similar While most people dread clean- mosquitoes from biting you. items in which mosquitoes can lay Spray clothing and exposed skin eggs. ing, Josephine Herndon loves ' *A 1 being able to do her housework ' '^ with insect repellent. The Centers Report dead birds to Oakland again. Until recently the 77-year- for Disease Control & Prevention County Health Division's old Rochester Hills woman was recommends using insect repellents Environmental Health Services Unit too fatigued to vacuum. Earlier containing active ingredients regis- at (877) 377-3641. this year doctors diagnosed tered with the U.S. Environmental West Nile Virus is a mosquito- Herndon with mitral valve pro- Protection Agency. Two products that borne virus that can cause inflam- lapse or a leaky heart valve. Afraid have shown a high degree of effec- mation and swelling of the brain. to undergo open heart surgery, tiveness are DEET and Picaridin. Mosquitoes are infected by biting Herndon opted instead to be the Always follow manufacturer's direc- a bird that carries the virus. Most first patient in Michigan to receive tions carefully, especially when using people who are infected with the a MitraClip as part of a study. The on children. virus have either no symptoms or latest advances in treating heart Minimize activities where mos- experience mild illness such as fever, disease are restoring patients' quitoes are present such as shaded headache and body aches. quality of life. areas. In some individuals, particularly Herndon went into Beaumont Wear long-sleeved shirts and long the elderly, a much more serious Hospital on Wednesday and was pants outdoors. disease affecting brain tissue can home by Friday. Maintain window and door screen- develop. "It just scared me to death because I'd always been told I had a great heart," said Herndon, who retired in 1994 after 40 years at Chrysler. "It was a hard decision Educational seminar to focus on to make but the other procedure is open heart surgery which I prob- ably would have had if they didn't have the clip." natural hormone replacement Dr. George Hanzel hopes to eventually have 15 patients vol- unteer for EVEREST II which Yearly checkups and blood tests THYROID SEMINAR compares MitraClip to traditional are a first step to good health. The Wfiat: tit. Sultana Mustafa will educate petr[ surgery to repair leaky valves. ' PHOTOS BY JOHN STORMZAND | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER detection and treatment of condi- EVEREST I found the device safe tions such as high cholesterol has pie on potential causes of common ailments and feasible. EVEREST II is for Josephine Herndon received a minimally invasive procedure instead of open heart become common, but the use of and effective treatments mitral valve prolapse patients with surgery on April 30, and is already able to tend the plants around her Rochester specific tests to diagnose poten- When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 15 severe leakiness or regurgitation Hills condominium tial underlying causes has not. As a Where; Fibromyaigia & Fatigue Center of . which causes blood to flow back he's feeling pretty good and anx- result, the best course of treatment Detroit 5877 Livernois, Suite 105, Troy into the heart. For more informa- ious to get back to his old sched- may be overlooked. Information: Free and open to the public. ule including walking nearly two "Conditions such as high cho- tion, call (248) 898-5589- Call (866} 443-4276 or visit www.fibroandfa- "One of the key issues is this miles a day. lesterol, diminished energy levels, going to be durable," said Hanzel, "The problem in his case if we'd depression and even infertility can tigue.com Beaumont's director of valvular used a shorter stent one end of sometimes actually be the result of and congenital heart disease and the stent would have been placed thyroid hormone imbalance," said Dr. human body produces a wide variety principal investigator for the study. in the middle of a plaque. There's Sultana Mustafa of the Fibromyalgia of hormones or natural chemicals "The gold standard is surgery for t some evidence from pathology and Fatigue Centers. "Thyroid hor- produced by various glands. regurgitation. Older patients have and autopsy studies that may be mone is a key regulatory hormone for These chemicals must exist in ade- a higher risk for surgery. The hope disadvantageous because stents temperature control, metabolism and quate and balanced amounts for the is with the clip to have a safer don't heal as well when placed in neurological function. Many patients body to maintain proper health and procedure and a quicker recovery. a vulnerable plaque," said Dixon, may have a thyroid gland that is not normal functioning. Typically surgery patients are in director of the cardiac catheriza- functioning properly, yet blood work Most men and women are aware the hospital five to seven days tion labs and co-director of car- completed by a primary care physi- that hormone levels drop as they age. and it's four to six weeks before diovascular research at Beaumont cian shows nothing out of the ordi- For women, it is particularly repro- they're back to activity. With the Hospital, and a Birmingham nary." ductive hormones, such as estrogen clip they're out in one to two days resident. These misleading results are some- and progesterone, during the meno- and back to full recovery in five to Josephine Herndon, 77, received a "Some of the plaques are stable. times due to an actual error at the pausal or perimenopausal stage of seven days." Mitraclip instead of undergoing open Some are lipid or cholesterol rich lab, but more likely are due to a lack life. In men, smaller amounts of hor- Hanzel says researchers like heart surgery for a leaky valve and is and more likely to rupture and of performing the proper additional mones, particularly testosterone, are himself continue to study new back doing her own housework. cause heart attacks and sudden tests to check for thyroid conditions. produced as they enter the midlife. technology with the goal of devel- death. There are enormous efforts "Numerous tests need to be per- When levels are extremely low, symp- oping less invasive treatments. Mifsud is back to swimming under way to best both identify formed since many times even if the' toms can be severe and cause serious In addition to EVEREST II, he's and doing aerobics at a local r and treat vulnerable plaques hormone levels are normal there are health problems. Patients can suc- involved with a study looking at health club a couple of times a with the hope of reducing sudden other inhibitors of thyroid hormone cessfully reverse hormone deficien- closing holes in the heart to pre- week. On May 8, the 70-year- death. There have been dramatic that are not usually checked," said cies with natural hormone replace- vent migraines. Another study old Garden City man received advancements for many years in Mustafa. ments many times allowing them to will determine if closing holes in the first InfraReDx LipiScan, a cardiology and some therapies There are several symptoms of low forgo additionally prescribed medi- the heart can prevent strokes. laser imaging device that deter- have been shown to improve sur- thyroid including cold intolerance, cines. Even when a low thyroid con- "My hope is we're able to con- mines the composition of plaque vival for heart patients. Sudden worsening pain in colder weather, dition is-established, it is essential tinue to do cutting edge research deposits on artery walls. Mifsud's death still remains a problem increased cholesterol levels, dimin- for the correct hormone to be given. in structural heart disease," said coronary artery was 80 percent each year in the U.S." ished energy levels, depression, poor Mustafa is hoping to educate more Hanzel, a cardiologist who lives blocked. As a result of findings For more information about hair growth, menstrual abnormali- people on potential causes of com- in Birmingham. "It's a new field of the LipiScan imaging system, LipiScan, visit www.beaumon- ties including infertility, diminished mon ailments and the most effe<>. of cardiology looking to fix valves Beaumont Hospital cardiologist thospitals.com or call (248) 898- metabolism with weight gain, and tive treatments at the Fibromyalgia and holes and other structural Dr. Simon Dixon was able to use 4163. swelling in the ankles/feet. & Fatigue Center of Detroit's free, defects minimally invasively." a longer stent to prevent future An improperly functioning thyroid monthly seminars. It won't be long before Jonn problems. Last week Mifsud said [email protected] I (734) 953-2145 is not the only potential cause of The next one takes place 6:30-8:30 health problems. Throughout life, the p.m. Tuesday, July 15.
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Zurek found a new life, how-; active. It (shooting) was a low days per week." ever, when he moved out of the priority, but this year it's higher. Daniel Macks has modest goals when he ZUREK California to "more gun friendly I want to compete (internation- RUNNER hits the track at EMU for the AAU Junior FROM PAGE B1 Arizona" in 2001. ally) in the Bavarian Air Games FROM PAGE B1 Olympics. "My dreams went unful- in January." "I'd like to come in the top 50," Jie said. Zurek joined the Marines filled, but I always had a burn- His shooting career his been "The race started out at a scorching following high school and ing desire," said Zurek, who revitalized by 1980 Olympic pace with the leader running the first 200 Area venues host served four-and-half years of earned a spot on the 2003 USA team member Steve Reiter, a meters in 36 seconds," said Harold Macks, Competition for the 2008 AAU Junior active duty stationed in Camp Shooting Team in air pistol. five-time national champion Daniel's father. "Daniel was dead-last at Olympic Games in Detroit get under- Pendleton, Calif, where he con- Zurek, who works in the con- who serves a valuable mentor. the 200 running it at 43 seconds. At 400 way Thursday, July 24 with boys bas- tinued his shooting. Zurek also struction remodeling business, "He comes down and shoots metqrs he was still in last place coming ketball competition hosted by Lutheran gained spot on the Marine pistol took time off of work before the every month in Phoenix, he's around at 1:26, but passed the eight other High Westland and next-door neighbor team competing at a national 2008 Olympic Trials to train shot free pistol at our club," contestants by the 600-meter mark run- Westland Huron Valley Lutheran. Action level. exclusively. Zurek said. "He's been able to ning 2:09- From 700 meters to the fin- continues through Monday, July 28 with "I trained marines in marks- "I have to regulate the work help me out. We've shot shoul- ish line was a dead heat with Daniel and the finals. manship training in the second- I do before a competition," he der-to-shoulder and it's really Cameron pulling ahead in the final meters. Football will also be on the docket ary unit," Zurek said. "After I said. "No construction for a amazing how a champion thinks "Both my wife and I couldn't tell who Friday through Sunday, July 25-27, at the got out I wanted to re-enlist at month. When you run a saw and and how to win a match. It's run. He was locked in to 43-second splits Livonia Junior Athletic League's Bentley the Quantico (Va.) base, but I use a hammer, your hands swell different when you talk to a and he ran the perfect race. He had never Field adjacent to the Livonia Community suffered a fall rock climbing (in up. I also use swimming as a champion. He had me believing beaten him before." Recreation Center. California) and shattered my tool for shooting." (at the Trials) that I could walk Daniel Macks just finished his baseball Baseball will also be featured July 26- right wrist. During the three-day Trials away winning the whole thing." season with the Rangers in the Redford- Aug. 2 at Redford's Capitol Park. Other "Being the team captain I had in Fort Benning, Zurek went And it doesn't hurt as well American Little League. He also plays sites for baseball include Henry Ford to shoot with my left hand and I through a roller coaster ride. He that Zurek's wife Cathy is in his football and basketball. Community College, Lincoln Park, Saline, was not there mentally. I had a tinkered around with a new gun corner. "It's hard, but I like track the best," said Chelsea, Flat Rock and EMU's Oestrike hard time doing it." and unfamiliar trigger points, "She's been very supportive Daniel, who competed last summer in the Stadium. Zurek put his guns down and but was able to persevere. and helps me stay focused when AAXJ Junior Olympics in Knoxville, Tenn. The Rock Financial Showplace in Novi spent three years in Christian "With a new gun my mind I'm down," Zurek said. "She's "I like to go to the track with different will host cheerleading (July 27-28); gym- ministry before re-enlisting with was little befuddled," he said. "I been fabulous." people. The Junior Olympics is fun." nastics (July 24-26); jump rope (July 30- the Marine Corps Reserves. was working hard on each shot. Zurek, meanwhile, seems Daniel is following in the footsteps of his Aug. 2); karate (July 26-27); powerlifting "They said 'come shoot with When you step to the line you more determined than ever to older brother Josh, who will be an eighth- (July 26-27); table tennis (July 24-26); us in San Diego/" Zurek said. "I give everything you've got. All reach his Olympic dream, which grader this fall at Southfield Christian. TaeKwonDo (Aug. 1-2); trampoline and hadn't shot in three-and-a-half that matters is to push hard." is four years away in London Josh, who now concentrates on football, tumbling (July 30-Aug. 2); weight lifting years and it did not affect my Despite missing an Olympic (2012). was a state bantam champion in the 800 (July 26-28); and wrestling (July 28 - Aug. wrist. I shot really well." berth by just over a point, Zurek "I think I have two more and 1,500 and competed in the 2004 AAU 1). Zurek competed nationally plans to get started shooting Olympics in me," Zurek said. Junior Olympics held in Des Moines, la. Also scheduled is baton twirling, July and internationally for six years once again after he returns from "I'll continue into the next Daniel Macks normally trains five days 29 - Aug. 1 at Novi Middle School; dance, (1988-94) before taking a hiatus. a summer-long trip to Alaska Games. I'll change my strategy, per week under the guidance of his father. July 28-30, at Allen Park Center for the "I really liked the interna- with his wife Cathy. be more active internationally. "Two days we'll do cardio, speed work Arts; field hockey, July 30-Aug. 2, Ann tional part," he said. "But then "I'm changing my attitude," Steve Reiter is 65 and he's still doing stuff like 1,000-meter repeats," said Arbor Huron H.S.; girls basketball, July California changed its guns laws he said. "I'll start practicing in going strong. I think I can go Harold, who played football and coached 25-31 at Lake Orion H.S., Scripps M.S. and and I could not own my Olympic September and compete.in the until I'm 65." at Royal Oak Shrine before moving over to C.E.R.C; multi-events, July 26-27, at EMU; caliber rapid-fire guns. I gave up (Arizona) state championships Southfield Christian two years ago. "The swimming, July 29 - Aug. 1 at EMU's Jones my dream in 1996." in October. 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early from high school in common goal," Schmitt said. SCHMITT January, has been training "There's eight of us. We push FROM PAGE B1 with Bob Bowman's high per- each other and all go through formance, group in Ann Arbor. the same pain." Bowman, who coaches U.S. With her Olympic spot now Ziegler knocked three sec- men's star Michael Phelps, secured, Schmitt can now onds off her semifinal time recently left Club Wolverine relax. She has been placed to beat out Schmitt for the and returned to. his original in the same 50 freestyle heat Olympic berth. club in North'. Baltimore. with Hoff and 41-year-old "I put it behind me because Schmitt credits her training Dara Torres, who has been to Katie Hoff and Kate Ziegler and the support fiom her Club four Olympics winning nine are really-good and deserv- Wolverine teammates, such as medals including four gold. ing swimmers, and overall Katie Carroll, a 2007 graduate "I'm not really expecting I was really happy with my of Notre Dame and a native of anything, just be competitive performance," said Schmitt, Toledo, Ohio who reached the and do my best," said Schmitt, who posted a personal best semifinals of the 200 freestyle who is seeded 15th in the 100 of 4:05.05. "I was just a little and placed 15th overall in freestyle and 47th in the 50 bit disappointed to get third, 1:59-85. freestyle. but I knew I would have some "It (the training) has been more events in the meet." very intense and the people I bemonsdioe.homecomm.net Schmitt, who graduated train with all have the same (734) 953-2123
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The answer to all ofthes e questions is the same: the children want your immediate and undivided attention. Most children, as any parent can attest, are used to being the center of attention and when this attention is removed, or at least put on momentary hold, the child will act to regain their central position in the universe. This action can take the form of interrupted baths, bugging you while you're on the telephone and seeking connection well after bed-time. Usually children will grow out of this need to be the ~-^r*t center of attention and \ the associatedbehaviors , will diminish over time. ~* ** However, there are some f •*„ children that never seem to be comfortable Tne concerts r* sponsored by the Livonia Arts Commission. relinquishing their central knoufaJ ne pia,s !,» ^us.c F-orr The Garage ser.e* on role or the desire for undivided and undiluted Chat Room parental adoration and concentration. Sometimes Terry these children go on to Witamowski become great actors or celebrities... but more often than not they simply make it hard for you to get a moments peace. To help your children overcome mis Arts commission music dependence on your attention you will find it necessary to help them develop a sense of self-efficacy. Simply stated, this is the series targets youth belief one has regarding him or herself as a BY LINDA ANN CHOMIN successful, independent and capable person. O&ESTAFFWRITER What Livonia Arts Commission sponsors a series Any parenting in which they learn torel y on of concerts featuring local up-and-coming bands themselves and resolve their own issues, with Graham Liddell doesn't care if his band When' 7 pan. Saturdays, July 12 and 26, and Aug. 16 T parental guidance available but not imposed Onl> ^» earth sia/e- en ta h rtm« t last summe h(s ,ear Knockturne is paid for their gigs, he just Where: Livonia Civic Center Park, Five Mile and unless necessary, will help them develop self- five groups take to the stage in Music From The Garage. wants to play for an audience. While prac- efficacy and rely less on direct and undivided ticing in the garage or basement helps hone Farmington roads _ maternal focusan d effort. It's a win-win their sound, they don't receive any feedback Admission: Free. For more information, visit www situation for all involved. Last year was except from the amplifiers. musicfromthegarage.com and www.myspace.com/ the first time Young up-and-coming bands like musicfromthegarage Are private schools better than public schools? garage bands Knockturne are always looking for venues to John, Garden City played a series showcase their talent. How do you feel about home schooling? of concerts at When Frank Petersmark's son was looking Carmen, Redford Livonia Civic for somewhere to play three summers ago, groups playing rock, oldies, bluegrass, classi- Is a Montessori school better than a regular pre- Center Park. he decided to create a second1 series of sum- cal music, and a Moody Blues tribute. All con- school program? mer concerts sponsored by the Livonia Arts certs take place in Livonia's Civic Center Park Sara, Livonia Commission. Now in its second full year, except for the Livonia Symphony Orchestra Music From The Garage takes over the stage concert Aug. 28, at the Livonia Recreation It depends on the child. in Livonia Civic Center Park on Saturdays Center. The arts commission gives budding Each type of program offers something July 12 and 26, and Aug. 16, featuring five classical musicians of the Livonia Youth unique that may benefit the potential bands at each show. The good news for bands Philharmonic the opportunity to play Aug. 14. student at the same time that they may be is they'll receive $15G each for playing 20 to "We wanted to broaden the reach to give unable to provide some other service or 30 minutes for an audience that gets in for younger bands and kids, teens from tweens quality. For example, a parochial school free. to twenty somethings, something to do and may offer the opportunity for religious Music From The Garage is an offshoot of to play, to gather and enjoy music by, in instruction but may not be able to offer the Livonia Arts Commission series Music most cases, kids they know in bands," said an extensive athletic program. A home from the Heart which begins 7 p.m. Thursday, Petersmark, a Livonia Arts Commissioner schooled child may gain from the individual July 10, with the soul/blues band Union and liberal lesson plans but miss out on the Avenue and continues with established Please see BANDS, C3 social aspects of a more traditional school experience. In order to make these Muds of educational decisions, a parent and student need to assess their academic needs and desires. Evening introduces audiences Once this is completed, a search of programs can begin until the most appropriate school can be identified. This BY LINDA ANN CHOMIN process can take a while and may get 0 & E STAFF WRITER When: 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Aug. 1-2 frustrating, but in the end, you will stand a 1 better chance oflocating the program' that If you know very little about the work of Where: In the Biltmore Studio at Village Theater of best suits your goals. William Shakespeare or wondered how it Cherry Hill, 50400 Cherry Hili at Ridge, Canton You will find that the key to a positive could remain popular with audiences for Tickets: $5. Call (734) 394-5300 educational experience is the interaction four centuries, Geoffrey Kopp has the ticket between student and teacher and for you. An Evening of Shakespeare is a Friday-Saturday, Aug. 1-2, in the Biltmore environment Some teachers are too rigid quick review of more than a dozen scenes Studio at Village Theater of Cherry Hill in to allowfor freedom of self-expression and from the dramatist's 38 plays. Canton. On Monday evening they were well some are too liberal toprovid e appropriate The original intent was to produce a on their way to memorizing their lines as guidelines and limits. Shakespeare Festival with two full length Kopp directed them in technique. plays that would run in rotating repertory "The actors will be dressed in black and Terry Witamowski is a clinical therapist specializing in for two weeks but the concept was scaled will add a hat or coat. It's going to be simply the treatment of children, adolescents and their families back when Kopp, the artistic director, real- done so the focus is on the language," said at Heron Ridge Associates in Plymouth. Questions and ized the magnitude of the project. Instead he Kopp who serves as the narrator in addition Richard Holland (left), Rick Eva III, Geoffrey Kopp, Susan DeStefanis, comments should be sent to terrywilamowski@yahoo. and the cast opted to spotlight two evenings Mark Henke, and Lisa Brawley stand outside the stage door at the com. of poetic language by the English writer Please see SHAKESPEARE, C4 Village Theater of Cherry Hill in Canton.
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Melissa Compton doesn't care if she has to sell pink rub- ber duckies or light-up lapel ribbons of the same color. The Canton woman is determined to raise enough money so her team can participate in the 3-Day Walk to fund breast cancer research through the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Although the event isn't until late September, she and the other four members of Team Believers need to raise $2,200 each. On Saturday, July 12, they're inviting family, friends and the public to a bowling ben- efit at Merri-Bowl Lanes in Livonia. In addition to the $20 ticket, everyone can help by purchasing raffle tickets for a chance to win baskets of goodies and gift certificates, or bid on silent auction items including a dining set donated by Chris Furniture in Livonia. For those unable to make the benefit, Compton asks they make a donation by visiting www.the3day.org and clicking on Team Believers. "We're all very passionate Melissa Compton (left), Tricia Ulman and Amanda Richmond sold ptnk rubber duckies at the Canton Liberty Fest The money goes to pay fees so the five members of Team Believers can about this," said Compton participate in the Komen 3-Day Walk to raise money for breast cancer research through Susan G. Komen For The Cure. of Canton. "I have family Chris Neweli, members who are survivors. because everyone deserves a Dennis, Chelsea. That's no TEAM BELIEVERS BENEFIT owner I wanted to do it when my lifetime." easy task because over 3 days of Ghris daughter was born, but always Chris Newell, owner of they'll walk 60 miles. What A bowling fund-raiser to Furniture found out about it too late. Chris Furniture, is doing her "The best way to train for raise money *or breast cancer in Livonia, This year I heard about it part to raise money. When a a 60-mile walk is to walk," research end treatment has donated early enough. In the past I customer bought the first set said Ulman, a Livonia resi- When 63Dpn Saturday July this dining worked at my children's pre- she donated, Newell prom- dent who works 40 hours a Where vern Bowl Lanes, 3095 room set for school fund-raisers. My dad ised to write a check for the week at the YWCA Head Start Five V te Livonta the Team is Sen. Glenn Anderson (D- $3,600 purchase price plus program in Inkster. "This is Tickets $20, includes two garr Believers Westland) so I have a lot of donate another dining set. the first time for all of us. We fund-raiser phone experience and working Tricia Ulman is not only get a virtual trainer sent to of boding, pizza, poo Shoe r on July 12. with people. helping with fund-raisers but us through our e-mail and ental is an additional 99 cents "It's very important to all of walking as one of the Team I've mapped out 5 and 10 mile Tickets Tiust be purcnased oy us because every single one of Believers Sept. 26-28, along walks in evenings and week- JUy T Call <248)7Z1-27O5 us has been touched by breast with Compton, Amanda ends." cancer or cancer and would Richmond and Jennifer like for there to be a cure Sauceda of Canton, and Tracy lchoniiniahometownljfe.com i (734) 953714
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WEDDING ENGAGEMENTS should be on Medema-Hoad Robert and Trudy Medema of Grand Rapids, announce the engagement of their daugh- artworm preventative ter, Kimberly Jean Medema, to Michael Sean Hoad, son of Tom and Laurie Hoad of Q: My veterinarian has Heartworm disease is Michigan's fluctuating climate, Beverly Hills, Mich. recommended that my dog be on transmitted by the bite of an that can be March/April to Kimberly, also daughter to a heartworm preventative year infected mosquito to a dog or November/December. Fleas the.late Linda Medema, is a round, and also a flea and tick cat. As the name implies, the are not only a nuisance to you 1998 graduate of Grandville preventative during peak seasons. disease affects the heart and and your pet, but they can act High School and a 2002 My dog rarely goes outside, only to nearby blood vessels of the as a vector for other diseases. graduate of Western Michigan use the bathroom. Is all this really animal. Again, many of the products on University, where she earned Although many advances in the market are broad spectrum her bachelor's degree in the treatment of heartworm and can cover both flea and Psychology and English; She A: The disease have been made, ticks in one application. You received a master's degree in simple answer prevention is still key. There also want to do a thorough elementary education from to this question are not many diseases examination of your pet after Aquinas College in 2006 and his bachelor's degree in busi- is "absolutely." the veterinary profession having them in a wooded or currently teaches fourth grade ness from Grand Valley State I am asked handles that are preventable. heavy brushed area. If you find at Vanguard Charter Academy University in 2004. He works this question Heartworm disease absolutely fleas or ticks, you should see Wojtowicz-Gani in Wyoming, Mich. as a sales representative at often from my is! A monthly tablet is given your veterinarian. Tick borne Christian Gani and Meghin Michael is a 1999 Forest Laboratories. clients. We all to your pet year round to disease on the rise and can be Wojtowicz were married Farmington Harrison High The couple will wed in late know that you prevent infection. There are prevented with appropriate April 5,2008, by Rev. George School graduate who earned July in Grand Rapids. Dr. Rebekah don't have to many different products on medications. Charnley in Novi. Harris, 0.M.V, spend much the market with many having The key to the overall The bride is the daughter of time outside to broad coverage for your pet. success of your pet's health Audeen Wojtowicz of Livonia be bitten by a pesky mosquito. Your veterinarian can help you is prevention. There have and Ed Wojtowicz of Detroit. Brennan-VanBelle Also, many of us leave our decide which product is best been wonderful advances in She is a graduate of the windows/doors open in the for your pet. You will also want medicine to keep your pets University of Michigan. Robert and Robyn Brennan summer inviting little winged to make sure that your pet is healthy and safe. Please speak The groom is the son of Bob of Brooklyn, Mich, announce friends into our home. As a having a heartworm test done with your veterinarian to make and Sylvia Gani of Raleigh, the engagement of their result, all dogs are at risk for annually to determine that the sure your pet is protected. NC. He is a graduate of North daughter Brooke Brennan heartworm disease, and should product has been effective and Carolina State and is employed of Canton to Ryan VanBelle, be on heartworm preventative. given correctly. Dr. Rebekah Harris Is a veterinarian by AMCI Marketing, Inc. son of Michael and Kathleen , Heartworm disease is virtually Flea and tick preventative at Rochester Veterinary Hospital. E- The bride was attended VanBelle of Livonia. Brooke is in every state across the U.S. is also important during peak mail your animal-related questions to by Julie Wojtowicz, Jenny a 1999 graduate of Plymouth and in parts of Canada. seasons here in Michigan. With her at, [email protected]. Bennett, Tiffanie Baracknian, Christian Academy in Canton. Kristen Szymanski, and Jessie She earned her bachelor's the University of Michigan- Hrivnak. degree in business man- Dearborn in 2003. Ryan is an The groom's attendants were agement from Lawrence industrial engineer at Ford Ben Gani, Chris Nichilo, Mike Technological University in Motor Company. Wojtowicz, Bob Nardi, and 2003 and currently works as The couple plans to wed in Steve Broude. a branch office administrator August at St. Gerald Catholic A reception was held at the at Edward Jones Investments. Church in Farmington with Italian American Banquet Ryan is a 1999 graduate a reception to follow at the Center in Livonia. The couple of Stevenson High School Italian American Gub in • honeymooned in St. Lucia. The in Livonia. He earned his Livonia. They will honeymoon Ganis are making their home bachelor's degree in industrial in Mexico and make their in Novi and Brussels, Belgium. systems engineering from home in Canton.
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SHAKESPEARE gram at Purple Rose Theatre in Chelsea. *** PAGE C1 "Shakespeare is so simple. It's the simplest •v type of theater and it's the hardest. It's very to doing scenes from King Lear, Richard III, truthful," said Eva. "Shakespeare gets to the and The Tempest. "It should be a really fun core of humanity. Plots in Shakespeare plays experience. It's a cross section of Shakespeare are as relevant now as they were then: politi- plays to give insight to who Shakespeare was. cal unrest." Why do we still read him in school? After the Lisa Brawley likes Shakespeare as well show the audience can ask questions of the for the plots. The Livonia woman is playing actors." The Nurse in Romeo & Juliet and Titania in Kopp and cast didn't want to present the Midsummer Night's Dream. plays chronologically or thematically so they Her first role was in Macbeth in 1993 at tie the historical plays, comedies and trag- Schoolcraft College. Since then she's acted edies together in an unbroken line. All of the in 15 plays and worked on costumes for a few actors remain seated on stage until rising to more. She also has performed with Spotlight perform in front of the three-sided audience. Players in Canton and Barefoot Productions JO-ELLEN MASSEY LUCILLE WILSON KATHRYN LANGE MATTHEWS "We're creating together as a cast around in Plymouth. Was born on. August 4,1950 to Joyce COULSON (nee. Foster) the theme of identity," said Kopp. "These are "In fourth grade I read a book of Marie and Donald E. Massey in June 19, 2008, of Bloomfield Hills, June 28, 2008 peacefully at home in actors who are members of the community, Shakespeare for kids and thought wow these Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. She passed formerly of Anderson, Indiana. She Beverly Hilts. Age 57, formerly of away unexpectedly on May 28,2008. was born November 9, 1914 in Farmington Hills. Administrative not professional Shakesperian actors. They're .are really great stories," said Brawley. "In high Private services were held at Schrader- Wilkinsburg, PA. She received a bach- Assistant for Cranbrook Academy of not going to use British accents. It's an intro- school at Bentley I was in advanced place- Howell Funeral Home in Plymouth elor's degree from Smith College. Art. Beloved mother of John F., Jr. duction to Shakespeare's plays and is meant ment English with Mrs. Nancy Mack and and Dixboro United Methodist Church Lucille was the daughter of Charles E. Dear daughter of Tanya Foster Witmer for the novice." read more. The plots are very intricate and in Dixboro. She was preceded in death Wilson, former president of General and the late Thomas G. Foster. Sister by her mother, Joyce Marie, in 1993. Motors Corp. and Secretary of of Janice L. Foster and twin sister of Presented by The Village Shakespeare not predictable. The stories seems so original She is survived by her father Don, Defense during president Dwight Thomas R. Foster, II (Mary Jo). Aunt Festivalwith a grant from Partnership for the compared to somethings you see on TV and brother Don Jr, and sister, Brenda, as Eisenhower's administration. She was of Thomas G. Foster, II and Gerald B. Arts and Humanities, the evening includes the language is beautiful." well as four children, Melissa Ila- very active with Detroit area charities Foster. A memorial service will be some of the Bard's more popular works like Richard Holland agrees "Shakespeare has Marie, Charley, Donald Matthew, and and was a former member of the held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, Jason. She has nine grandchildren, Junior League. Lucille enjoyed gar- family suggests memorial tributes to Romeo & Juliet as well as the lesser known a real beauty in the language." Until 2006 David, Jesse, Zebb, Austin, Matthew, dening, swimming, reading and writ- the Kathryn Coulson Scholarship Titus Andronicus. Kopp played Titus in a the Livonia man had never acted except for Stephanie, Melanie Joyce Marie, ing and spending summers at Walloon Fund at Cranbrook Academy of Art, Deven and Jackey; two nephews, Bo Lake in northern Michigan. Beloved production by professor James Hartman at playing a bear in third grade. He landed a 39221 Woodward Ave., Box 801, Schoolcraft College. role in Othello so he could spend more time and Aaron, and five nieces, Brittany, wife of the late E. Curtis Matthews, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303 A.J. Nicole, Natalie, Alisha, and Courtney. co-founder of Matthews-Hargreaves Desmond & Sons (248) 549-0500. "It's a humble start. We'll reassess for next with Brawley. Since then he's appeared with She was. especially loved by her Chevrolet. Dear mother of Mandy View obituary and share memories at: year," said Kopp who taught drama 8 years Barefoot Productions, Spotlight Players and . nephew, Aaron. Jo-Ellen graduated Lunghamer (Joseph), Curt Matthews www.DesmondFuneralHome.com from John Robert Powers finishing (Linda) and Robert Matthews (Julie). at various schools including Plymouth Salem Schoolcraft College Theatre. school and modeled professionally. Grandmother of Joe, Jeanne, Julie, High. "Ideally it would be nice to pull off, but "Shakespeare's characters are very deep," She was blessed with much beauty, Sarah, Joe, Clark, Robbie, Charlie, there's a lot of text and poetry to learn." , said Holland. "You have to look at each indi- poise, and a deep appreciation for Genny and John. Great-grandmother Rick Eva III is busy memorizing a scene vidual line and figure out what the character fashion. She had disarming childlike of Joe, Kristin, Kelly, Daniel, Breann, charm, and enjoyed being a mother, Billy, T.J., Amanda, Colin, Katelyn, from Twelfth Night and the role of Falstaff is trying to'say." grandmother, aunt, and daddy's girl. Jack, Loren, Maxine, Miranda, OBITUARY in Henry IV, Part I as various cast members Susan DeStefanis first read Shakespeare Immensely proud of her father's self- Charlie and Hugh. Sister of Charles POLICY run through their lines with Kopp. The 28- in middle school. Later she studied theater made success in the car business, Jo- E. Wilson, Jr. (Joyce). Memorial serv- The first five "billed" lines,of an year old Canton resident was in Milwaukee with Kopp at Plymouth Salem High School. Ellen enjoyed collecting and keeping ice was held Friday, June 27, 2008 at obituary are published at no cost. working as a stage manager for First Stage Until now the 24-year old Livonia woman family memorabilia and often recant- Christ Church Cranbrook, Bloomfield All additional lines will be ed humorous stories from the family's Hills. Memorial tributes to the charged at $4 per line. You may Children's Theater when he heard about had worked behind the scenes as a technician colorful southern past. She was her. American Heart Association, 3816 place a picture of your loved one the festival and returned home. He's been at Plymouth Salem and Schoolcraft College. father's steadfast and protective com- Paysphere Cr., Chicago, IL 60674 or for an additional cost of only $6. involved in theater since elementary school at This is her first time on stage. DeStefanis is panion after her mother's death in Beaumont Hospice, 3601 W. Thirteen Symbolic emblems may be Hulsing where he was in The Best Christmas playing the female lead in Romeo & Juliet 1993, never willing to leave his side. Mile Rd., Royal Oak, MI 48073. included at no cost (example: Jo-Ellen was deeply loved and cher- American Flags, religious Pageant, Ever. and Cordelia in King Lear. ished by her family for her humor and symbols, etc.) After graduating from Plymouth Salem "If you read a whole sentence it make more frequent anecdotes, and was given many affectionate nicknames by those High School 10 years ago, he went on to earn sense," said DeStefanis. "It can be pretty. He who loved and knew her well, includ- Deadlines: a bachelor of arts in theater performance can be really funny." ing Qiie, Cleo, Aunt Scary, Anya, and Friday 4:15 PM for Sunday from Western Michigan University. Granny. She brought a lighthearted- Wednesday 9:45 AM for Thursday He is also a graduate of the apprentice pro- [email protected] | (734) 953-2145 ness to her family, loved books, and was sustained by a deep faith in Jesus Obituaries received alter these deadlines Christ. " Come Unto'me, all ye that will be placed In the next available Issue. labour and are heavy laden and I will THOMAS COLLIER give you rest" Matthew 11:28. RICKEY e-mail your obit to Age 86, passed away June 30, 2008. [email protected] He is survived by-his-wife Virginia, or fax to: children Diane Hanson of Asheville, Attn: Obits c/o Charolette Wilson NC, James Richey of Clarkston, MI 586-826-7318 and Joan Richey of Lake Orion, MI, For more Information calk six grandchildren, ten great-grand- Charolette Wilson children and two great-great-grand- 586-826-7082 children. Services will be Wednesday, or Liz Keiser July 9th, 1:30pm at Kirkwood 586-977-7538 Presbyterian Church, 6101 Cortez Rd. or toll free W., Bradenton, FL. Arrangements 866-818-7653 entrusted to the National Cremation ask for Char or Liz Society, Sarasota, FL (941) 923-9535. O FOB B7B tail Observer S Eccentric | Sunday, July 6,2003 (•) C5 www.hORietowfl1ife.com H0MET0WNLIFE.COM
REUNIONS Berkley High School Reunion on Saturday Aug. 2,2008, Class of 1958 at the Dearborn Country Club. Judy Planning a 50th Reunion, Sept. 19-21, Richards Goerke at (313) 562-9031, Elementary memories 2008. All members of January 1958, [email protected] or Shirley June 1958 and January 1959 are Chiado Peters at (248) 348-9443, invited. At Somerset Inn, 2601W. Big [email protected] may be Tight-knit Winship School grads plan reunion Beaver Road, Troy. Events include: contacted for further information. a Friday evening hospitality party, Dearborn Edsel Ford BY SHARON DARGAY Saturday afternoon tour of BHS and January Class of 1958 OBSERVER STAFF WRITER lunch, dinner Party at the hotel on A 50th reunion will be held Oct. 3 at Saturday evening and brunch at hotel the Dearborn Inn. Note the October Ed Wilson hasn't attended Sunday morning followed by a golf date and location for the January any of his Mumford High outing. class reunion. Call Nancy at (248) School reunions and doesn't Contact: csingerbhs58reunion.org 851-5257 or Pat at (734) 427-0256 for care if he ever does. for access to the web site: www; further information. But the former Southfield bhs58reunion.org or call Jackie' Dearborn Edsel Ford resident, who now lives in La Yorgen Castine, (248) 332-5984. Class of 1968 Jolla, Calif., wouldn't miss Bishop Borgess High School A 40-year reunion Aug. 2,2008, at any of his elementary school Classes of 1970,71,72,73 and Patrick O'Kelly Knights of Columbus get togethers. 1974 in Dearborn. For more information, In fact, Wilson is busy co- A combined reunion. Oct. 4,2008, contact Janet Wszola Robbins at (313) planning a 50-year reunion Hellenic Cultural Center, $60. Dinner 277-1418 or Susan Taylor Szalony at for Winship School's eighth- Buffet, Open Bar, Midnight Snacks (248) 348-6692. grade class of 1958, with some .and Music. No ticket sales at door. Dearborn Fordson of his old school chums back Contact (248) 442-0946 or bbhsfirst- Class of 1969 home in Michigan. five.com Planning a reunion. Please contact "We're getting older and Brighton High School KathyNisun at (248) 363-5679 or losing some of our classmates, The Winship school eighth-grade graduating class of 1958. Class of 1989 e-mail: [email protected] or Kathy ' so I figured, I'm going to do it Planning a 20th reunion and search- Shoebridge @ K!ivingston@nu-core. no matter what," he said. "We "I was barely making it, but ing for classmates. Please sign up at com. were a close-knit class. The my last year she got a hold of "yahoo groups- brighton high school Class of 1958 teachers were like our own me and said, 'I know you can class of 1989" to get more informa- A 50-year reunion on Aug. 2,2008, at family." do better.' I came out with tion. Park Place. Reservations oniy. For Graduates from the K.-8 all A's," he said. "We had so Cherry Hill High School information, please contact Marsha Detroit public school held much camaraderie. I was liv- Classes 1962-1987 (Duza) Movesian, (313) 277-5624, or their first reunion nearly 25 ing with my father, and they Art Ali-Class Reunion will be held Joyce (Anderson) Mechalko, (313) years ago and have met twice made up for what I didn't on 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 278-4488. since then. have." 26,2008, at Cherry Hill School of Class of 1988 Their fourth gathering Performing Arts, 28500 Avondale, A 20-year reunion, Friday, Aug. 22, is planned for Sept. 5-7 in CARING STAFF Inkster, cost is $15 pre-paid, $20 day adult gathering at Avenue Bar & Grill, Bloomfield Hills. Wilson is Goldwasser remembers one of event. Dearborn. $25 per person. Saturday contacting as many former teacher who took students For additional information and a Aug. 23, Family Picnic at Ford Field, students and teachers as he to baseball games. Another pre-registration form go to Alumni Dearborn. $25 per family. can find and calling them loved tennis and taught chil- Association web page: http:// For details and to RSVP see www. personally. dren to play the game. Iiometown.aol.com/chhsclassof65/ freewebs.com/fordson88 or e-mail Graduates and faculty "I think one of the most CHHSInksterReunionMain.html. [email protected] members who may have exciting things was having the Clarenceville High School Detroit Cass Tech moved since the last reunion Winship school in Detroit included kindergarten through eighth grades in teachers there at the reunions Class of 1988 Class of 1958 can get details about the 1958. It has since been closed. and they remembered us," A reunion is being planned for the A 50-year reunion, Oct. 11,2008. For weekend by contacting Judy she said, adding that she has summer of 2008. Trying to reach as ' details, call Isabelle at (313) 882-4626 Goldwasser at winship58@ The building is located on didn't work. They were home treated her fifth-grade teach- many classmates as possible. Send andatcasstech58.com. comcast.net. Curtis, west of the Lodge making chocolate chip cook- er to lunch. contact information to Dale Weighill Detroit Chadsey High School "It will be low-key," said Expressway, between Outer ies," she said. "It was a time The district's attendance at [email protected]. Class of 1957 Goldwasser, a Bloomfield Drive and Seven Mile, in when people didn't move. We boundaries split the close- Crestwood High School An Alumni Dinner will be held Hills resident. "We're search- Detroit. were togetherfor nine years knit class in 1959-62, sending Class of 1968 Saturday, Oct, 11, at American Legion ing for a bar to gather on and we knew each other's sib- some students to Mumford, A 40th class reunion Oct. 4,2008. Post No. 32, at 9315 Newburgh in Friday and we'll have brunch LIKE FAMILY lings and parents. some to Gopley and a few to For information, contact Gail Goodal! Livonia. Contact Pat at 734-522-1284. Sunday morning at the "We were very supportive," "The teachers definitely Cass Tech High School. Welch, (313) 937-3477 or e-mail Detroit Chadsey High School Centerpoint Marriott." The Goldwasser said. "There were would get involved." "Most of us (students) are [email protected]. Class of 1958 main event will be Saturday two sections and I remember Some showed at-risk stu- not close friends now, but Dearborn High School A 50-year reunion, Friday, Sept. 19, in a cafeteria of an office at one point we were sharing dents a little tough love to get when we get together for Class of 1963 2008, at Burton Manor, Livonia. $55 building where one former desks." them back on track. reunions, it's like nothing A 45-year reunion planned Aug. I, per person. Contact, Mike Poterala, student runs a law practice. But Goldwasser, who owned Wilson, who was voted came in between," she said. 2008. Father Patrick O'Kelley Hall, (248) 548-4829 or mspoterala@com- Goldwasser, whose essay ' a corporate writing busi- "least to succeed," recalled Wilson said he'll prob- Dearborn. Contact Betsy Cushman cast.net. about the first reunion was ness for years, said students standing in a wastepaper ably re-visit Winship during at (313) 565-5972 or ecushman@ Detroit Christ the King Elementary published in Monthly Detroit received a good education, in basket in the school hallway his visit in September, even comcast.net. Class of 1963 magazine in 1984, said she spite of sometimes crowded after talking too much in though the building is closed. Dearborn Edsel Ford A 45-year reunion is being planned has "all good memories" about conditions. She credits teach- class. Now the owner of an "I remember my old home Classes of 1958 for 2008. Searching for classmates. the school, which has since ers and supportive parents. electronics company, Wilson on Strathmore, between The 1958 January and June Classes of The reunion date has not been set. been closed as an educational "It takes a village. And it is grateful for teachers like Curtis and Hubble. I may Dearborn and Edsel Ford High Schools Contact Dennis Place at (734) 354- facility. was a time when mothers Anne York. even go knock on the door." are having a combined 50-Year 0223 or e-mail denplace@bigfoot.
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Business owner and future soldier Xers ENTER NEW CAREER WITH EYES WIDE OPEN Samantha Dale of You might.be as old as Single mother Barbara Wilson, 37, of Cookeville, Tenn., had — a uniform allowance, and Portland, Ore., has WORKWISE 42, stuck in your current been getting to work as a cook at 3:30 a.m. at Thelma's Place, and — access to recreational facilities on location. been running to meet job or business. You might leaving 10 and one-half hours later. She prepared food, cleaned up, DIFFERENCES the fitness have little college, some stood over a hot grill for four or fivehours , and, for two and one- Joining the Army is one thing; meeting its fitness requirement requirement for the **. college, no college or a half of those hours, served customers — "long hours, real hot and in your 30s, quite another. Then there's a not-so-small matter Army. She shines with enthusiasm about her college degree, Where are demanding," she says. She obtained medical coding and billing called war. by decision to find the jobs? skills, but kept being turned down for insufficient experience. She Alejandrino says, "Mentally I'm ready. I know there will be kids Mildred L. purpose In her \ One employer is wanted to learn something new, including survival skills. and I'll have to do my best to keep up with them. I'm not completely employment by Gulp taking on a minimum of Each had options: out of shape. The Army gradually gets you where you need to be working as a medic. , 'wmmmmam 29>000 P^Pk" M'time' — The business owner had her choice of occupations (other than following its motto: Crawl, Walk, Run. I see basic training as going between now and October infantry, artillery and armor) and chose medic for purpose. Its to the gym... After a couple of weeks of doing things over and over, 1. The organization will fill more than 150 occupations. It's the bonus; "111 be jumping out of planes." I'm going to adapt." He thinks that the major adjustment will be Army: surprised? What are the backgrounds of some of the people ~ The cook turned down mechanic and truck driver for the structure. "There's alot of teamwork," he states. "There's and what will they do? financial management specialist, She'll research and resolve nothing you can do without getting the approval first. I'm used to Army are considerably less than the positives and that not all Samantha Dale, 34, of Portland, Ore., earned her B.S. in problems in paychecks, using her favorite part of her restaurant job doing things on my own. I was in banking. I'm not 18." He adds, soldiers who go to war "die or come back damaged." His attitude Forestry at the University of Florida. She worked as a forester at — interpersonal contact. chuckling, "My mom hasn't told me what to do for 18 years now." is this: "It's'something new, something different, and I'm with Georgia Pacific Corp., managing three employees covering — The mortgage broker had 20 options. He chose Dale anticipates a major change in lifestyle. "I don't work out," my daughter. What better job can I ask for?" 300,000 acres. Unfulfilled, she then bought and managed a telecommunications because of its long-term career prospects. she says. "It's going to be physically challenging. I try to run every Wilson heard "Are you crazy?" a number of times. She also logging business for four years, but found weekly payroll tedious All three are doing something unusual for career changers but day, but it ends up being four to fivetime s a week. I do a workout heard, "It'll be good for you." But most people asked, "Why?" She and unreliable employees a strain. She put her business up for sale normal for career changers who join the Army. They are entering with push-ups and sit-ups. Every Thursday I do physical training told people that she wanted to be physically and mentally and went looking for purpose in life and for adventure. one, two or three levels above entry-level. Their particular signing drills with another future soldier." Wilson is anxious. "I'm not a very stronger and "the best for my family later on. And it's what I can • After ten years in the same industry, North Lauderdale, Fla., bonuses range from $13,000 to $20,000. Base salary for them at big person," she explains. "I've been an outdoor person but not a do for my country." She'll have insurance and, like Alejandrino, mortgage broker Mario Alejandrino, 36, watched the subprime entry ranges between $16,000 and $21,000. These amounts are jock. I've been playing volleyball and softball with the kids. I've be taking advantage of the educational benefit, Dale's liberal crisis take his financial future away with his commission-only low, but they'll receive food, housing, health insurance and medical been working to prepare myself." friends "don't agree with what our. government is doing in Iraq position in March. He moved into commercial insurance sales, coverage. When they report to their first duty station, they'll receive: Dealing with reactions from friends and relatives almost seems and Afghanistan. This is about me - not politics - service to where he received base salary plus commission, but that eventually ~ housing or a housing allowance; easier than the fitness challenge. Alejandrino enlisted with his country, pride and intangible things." would convert to 100 percent commission. He wanted security and ~ a food allowance based on the size of the family and the area daughter, and a cousin expressed concern about serving in current (Dr. Mildred L. Culp is an award-winning journalist. adventure. of the country (or world); and future wars. Alejandrino pointed out that the negatives of the Copyright 2008 Passage Media.) oEoaeiotoa
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Some lifting & maintenance of Clerical duction. CNAs & Live Ins Experience preferred. CDL Class A license needed. phone & administrative skills. plants needed. Cashier exp, MAC VALVES, INC, offers Birminghsm/Bloomfield area. Local & overnight routes. Fax resume: 248-354-9536 PREFERRED Contact Dave: 248-910-8595 competitive compensation Call: 248-396-7119 Immediate hiring. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE REALTORS 1+ yr. exp. preferred, and great benefits including MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST, FT Fax resume: (734)354-0310 Screening Employer CLERK Must have driver's "It's All About Results" EOE/M/F/D/V profit sharing. If you have Livonia pediatric office. Bene- license, clean criminal PLUMBING an interest in this position, fits. Computer, people skills Observer & Eccentric DRIVERS • Technical Society in ACCOUNT history & HS diploma. TECHNICIAN send your resume with req.Fax resume; 248-855-5368 Local trucking co. looking for Farmington Hills seeks salary requirements to: FT/PT available. 1-800-5 79-SELL Areas largest service REPRESENTATIVE CDLA drivers. Accepting Hotel responsible clerk for multi-co MACVALVE, INC. MEDICAL RECORDS STAFF Call: 248-745-9700 contractor is looking for Business to Business applications btwn Sam-Noon, accounts payable and other P.O. Box 111 Wixom, Ml Full-time position in busy Gl or: 586-772-0700 RED ROOF INN the best & brightest. Account Representative in misc duties. Must be accurate 48393 practice, Farmington Hills Contingent Nurses Mcn,-Fri. 30300 Cypress, Plymouth S Ann Arbor Must have great cus- metro Detroit market. and detail-oriented and able to area. Experience required. Fax Romuius, 48174 Hiring detailed team players tomer service skills, & Needed! type 45 wpm. Minimum 3 yrs, resume to: 248-471-8904 PT for: Front Desk & have the desire to be the Are you interested in work- Home Care Company accounts payable or account- Auto Technician Orjsenier& Eccentric Classifieds best at their craft. ing for a leader in the looking for RNs for initial ing exp. or equivalent educa- Just a quick Benefits include health, media Industry? case assessments. Great Please fili out an application: tion. Great Plains/Excel exp. NURSE Needed for Lube-Oil-Filter call away..... 39700 Ann Arbor Rd., 401 (k) & profit sharing. preferred. pay & flexible schedules! POSITIONS Seeking energetic, ambi- Service. Great opportunity 1-8 0.0-570-SELL' Plymouth Interested applicants DENTAL ASSISTANT for entry level individual. Email resume:, shouid apply in person at: tious and career oriented or 3621 Plymouth Rd., Resume & salary Are you bright articulate & Livonia retirement commu- Requires some experience [email protected] ESTIMATOR 31015 Grand River sales representatives to Ann Arbor. requirements to: possess a talent for building nity accepting applications or equivalent education and Exp'd. with Xactimate 25. Farmington Hills, Ml sell multi-media advertis- [email protected] relationships? Our high-end for full time and part time tools. Hourly plus commis- DIRECT CARE ASSISTANT For Insurance/Restoration Co. 48336 ing products to business FAX 24S.848.3771 cosmetic dental practice is licensed nursing positions. sion, full benefit package Support persons we serve [email protected] HVAC RESIDENTIAL accounts in the local ACI Director, HR-ATTG interested in you! We are Stable staff, pleasant work- and 5 day work week. in residential settings. or fax: 248-284-0787 SERVICE TECH Detroit market. PRESSER (Dry Cleaning) P.O. Box 9094 looking for a clinical patient ing environment, competi- Enjoy community outings. Must have 6 yrs. service in FERTILIZATION APPLICATOR Farmington Hills, Ml 48331-9094 care assistant who will take tive wages and benefits. See Steve Clement installation exp. Light com- FT for Dry Cleaners in down- Candidates must be highly S7.65 total plus good benefits. Reliable, licensed fertilizer pride in a stimulating team Lou LaRictie Chevrolet mercial exp. a plus. Send town Northvilia. Good pay & motivated, possess out- 248-474-0283 1 techw/minimum2yrs. exp. CLERICAL POSITION environment which focuses Call or apply in person: 40675 Plymouth Rtl. resume to: Resume, P0 Box benefits. Call: 248-207-9717 standing customer service, 734-953-8911,734-425-8334 Endorsement 3A & 3B Construction Co. looking for on communication, service, & Woodhaven excellent communication Plymouth. 930565, Wixom, Ml 43393 honest, hardworking person. personal growth. Contact us Retirement Community Livonia required. (734)667-2476 Restaurant skills, detail-oriented and Duties include bookkeeping/ today & become a part of 29667 Wentworth must be able to work under JULY OPENINGS Peachtree, phone lines & gen- something great. Livonia, Ml 48154 deadline pressure. $14.25 base-appt. CPKis eral office duties. No exp. Phone: 734-261-9000 Send resume to: Itcentrit necessary, will train. Email resume at: Immediate openings this Fax: 734-261-9003 [email protected] OPENING SOON 734-481-1565 [email protected] week, customer service/sales, Or fax (313) 447-2552 at Twelve Oaks PHLEBOTOMY EDUCATION conditions apply, must 6e 17+. Customer Outreach (248) 426-4405 Mall in Novi! DENTAL ASSISTANT Saturday accelerated classes Coordinator Bloomfield Hills Endodontic beginning 7/12/08.10-4pm in Farmington Hills tech society office seeking highly moti- Garden City. $900. seeks dynamic, enthusiastic vated, energetic individual (313) 382-3857 LAB MANAGER and professional individual to to join our team. Experience ACCOUNT 4 easy ways to place your ad; implement various member REPRESENTATIVE Needed for a chemical lab outreach activities. Primary preferred but willing to REGISTERED PHONE 1-800-579-SELL (7355) of a growing titanium pro- duty is to phone new mem- train, Fax resume ATTN: Business to Business Account Representative in FAX. 734-953-2232 cessing facility, Must have California Pizza Kitchen bers among a diverse popula- Lisa at: 248-647-0576 NURSE a college degree. Must be is the perfect place tion, coordinate and track Wayne-Westland metro Detroit market. ONLINE.... hometownlife.com familiar with LECO instru- to begin or enhance communication strategies, Community Schools Dental Assistant, Chalrside Are you interested in word- ments, gas analyzing your restaurant career monitor and analyze survey Open position: EMAIL.. [email protected] FT, busy Livonia general prac- ing for a leader in the equipment and sampling with flexible, data, generate reports, and Registered Nurse methods. Requires hands Full-or-Part-Time work! tice. CDA or equivalent media Industry? other member projects. with Associate's Degree in on experience and a self preferred. 734-522-6770 Deadlines: Requires excellent tele- Nursing. Works under the starter. Excel compensation Seeking energetic, ambi- NOW SEEKING phone/written communication direction of the School Sunday edition 4:30 p.m. Friday and benefit package. DENTAL ASSISTANT & tious and career oriented skills. BA in Communications/ DENTAL HYQIENIST Nurse to provide services to Thursday edition..... 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bussers • Cooks Marketing/Public Relations sales representatives-to Friendly state-of-the-art West Special Education Students. sell multi-media advertis- Please mail or Dish Washers preferred. 3-5 yrs. pertinent- Bloomfield dental office now Posting closes exp. Proficient in MS Office ing products to business Offices and Hours: FAX resume to: Hosts • Servers has a position available for a July 11, 2008 accounts in the local and other database a plus. Dental Assistant with or with- Send resume and salary Detroit market. Eccentric office. 805 E. Maple, Birmingham Team members enjoy: out exp. Mon-Thurs. Hrs. Apply on-line at: Global Titanium Inc. requirements to: Observer office 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia 19300 Filer flexible schedules, great vary. Please fax resume to: http://wwcsd.net Candidates must be highly 248-522-8214 Hours ....8:30 - 5:00 Monday - Friday Detroit, Ml 48234 pay, excellent training ACI - M0C or in person at: motivated, possess out- Fax: (313) 366-5305 & great health benefits! P.O. Box 9094 Wayne-Westland standing customer service, POLICY DENTAL ASSISTANT EEOC Farmington Hills Ml 48331-9094 Community Schools excellent communication All advertising published In the Observer and Eccentric Newspapers is subject to the conditions stated In Apply in person [email protected] Experienced only. Stoneybrook the applicable rate card. (Copies are available from the advertising department, Observer and Eccentric 36745 Marquette skills, detail-oriented and at our hiring site: FAX: 248.848.3771 . Dental in Farmington seeks must be able to work tinder Newspapers, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia, Ml 48150 (734) S91-0900. The Observer and Eccentric Westland, Ml 48185 Newspapers reserves the right not to accept an advertiser's order. Observer and Eccentric Newspaper LAWN & LANDSCAPE Mon-Sat, 9afn-6pm full-time Dental Assistant. deadline pressure. E.O.E. sales representatives have no authority to bind this newspaper and only publication of an advertisement SUPERVISOR MEZZA SHOPPING CUSTOMER Must possess exc. chairslde Send resume to: shall constitute final acceptance of the advertiser's order. When more than one insertion of the same Year round position CENTER dental skills & have a dynamic [email protected] advertisement Is ordered, no credit will be given unless notice of typographical or other errors are given SERVICE/ADMIN with Farmington Hills based 42020 Grand River Ave. personality. Fax resume to Or fax (313) 447-2552 in time for correction before the second insertion. Not responsible for omissions. Publisher's Notice: All company. (810)217-1019 Novi service company seeks Nanci: (248)476-1191 real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 which states Suite B, in Novi RN, LPN or MA that It fs .Illegal to advertise "any preference limitation, or discrimination". This newspaper will not (Park in rear of bldg) person with office experience. knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby LEASING Send resume to: DENTAL ASSISTANT With Experience, needed informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal housing opportunity • • [email protected] Ph: 248-302-7205 New Center One (Detroit) for GROWING dermatology basts. (FR Doc, 724963 3-31-72) Classified ads may be placed according to the deadlines. Advertisers are CONSULTANTS practice in Ann Arbor/ responsible for reading their ad(s) the first time it appears and reporting any errors Immediately. The Immediate Opening Hiring Full Time and Part Time Ph: 248-320-3142 CUSTOMER SERVICE REP Plymouth area. Full-Time, A word to the wise, Observer and Eccentric Newspapers will not issue credit for errors In ads after THE FIRST INCORRECT Seeking an experienced dental Leasing Consultants for Exp'd. for maintenance excellent pay & benefits. fe W when looking for a INSERTION. Equat Housing Opportunity Statement: We are pledged to the letter and spirit of U.S. policy Apply online now at: assistant for full-time employ- for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the nation, We encourage and support an Oakland County Properties. department: Exc. phone skills Weekends required. Exp. pre- ment. Meeds to be aggressive, M great deal check the affirmative advertising and marketing program In which there are no barriers to obtain housing because www.cpk.com & computer proficient. Fax Email or fax Resume to: ferred. 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