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BY DARRELL CLEM property belonging to Royal Oak-based group of slander and trespassing on the claims raised in the complaint are at this STAFF WRITER developer Kentmoor LLC. Maida Woods property, on the south side of point premature and without merit." The suit, filed by attorney Stephen Palmer Road between Hannan and John Hix. With council President Charles Pickering The developer fighting to build the Maida Wasinger, also alleges that a council majority The new lawsuit names the city, the dissenting, the six council members voted Woods subdivision has slapped the city with violated Kentmoor's civil rights by treating Westland City Council and individual council Feb. 20 to postpone a Maida Woods site plan a lawsuit, accusing certain officials of con the company differently than other develop members James Godbout, Cheryl until a state administrative judge rules on a spiring with "disgruntled" residents to stall ers. Graunstadt, Bill Johnson, Michael Kehrer, wetlands issue. the project. "We should be treated the same as anybody Dewey Reeves and Robert Stottlemyer. The citizens group — the Westland The civil suit, filed Wednesday in Wayne else," Wasinger told the Observer. "We are going to defend the city and the Homeowners Committee for Environmental- County Circuit Court, accuses six Westland • The latest suit came just six days after council members on this vigorously," City City Council members of essentially seizing Kentmoor filed a lawsuit accusing a citizens Attorney Angelo Plakas said. "I think the
BY DARRELL CLEM tion. I believe I have served the city of STAFF WRITER Westland well, and I have kept the ' campaign promises I made four yqars With six elected city positions on ago," she said. this year's ballot, candidates who plan Among those promises; DeHart is to enter a political race can pick up nearing the completion of receiving their nominating petitions starting her state certification as a clerk.
This election season. West iand vot • Godbout and Michael Kehrer fire ers will choose a mayos, a city clerk expected t.n seek re-election, along and four City Council members. with council appointees Bill Johnson Candidates will have to collect and Dewey Reeves. between 266 and 1,062 signatures of Johnson and Reeves won appoint registered voters to get their names ments in January after former on the ballot, Clerk Eileen DeHart Councilman Wild became mayor and after ex-Councilman. Richard Election hopefuls will have to turn LeBlanc began his job as 18th in their petitions by June 19, and they District state representative. will have until June 22 to withdraw. Under city rules, candidates seek TOM HAWLEY | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Council-appointed Mayor William ing election to LeBlanc's and Wild's Family Nurse Practitioner Susan Szurek of Oakwood Heathcare Center at Lincoln Elementary School checks the ears of kindergartner Kelly Wild confirmed Wednesday that he seats will have to place their names Breuer, 5, as her mother, Jennifer, watches. plans to seek election to an unexpired on the ballot in November to fulfill mayoral term that ends Dec. 31, only the remaining seven weeks of 2009- Former Mayor Sandra Cicirelli those two terms, which expire Dec. resigned to become a district judge. 31. "I'm committed to the job, and it's Candidates will have to have their my intention to run for it," Wild told names placed on another section of the Observer. the ballot to compete for a full coun Council President Charles cil term. Pickering has indicated he may The top four vote-getters for coun oppose Wild. cil seats will earn a four-year term; BY SUE MASON Brian is among youngsters in the to get the doctor's office or it was "I'm seriously considering running the fourth-place finisher, a two-year STAFF WRITER Norwayne community taking advan booked or swamped. I prefer to come for the office of mayor" he said term. Part-time council positions pay tage of health care offered through the here." Thursday. "I'm not ready to make a $12,515 except for the president When Brian Breuer walked into the Oakwood health care centers at The school-based clinic has been final decision or announcement of ($13,760) and president pro teni Lincoln Healthcare Center, he had one Lincoln and Jefferson-Barns open at lincoln since 1998 and, with whether I'm ninning, but I'm seri ($13,137). question: "Do I need a flu shot?" Elementary schools. the help of a state grant, expanded ously considering it" If past council races are any indica He was asking because it was a new "The doctor's office wasn't open, and services to Jefferson-Barns in January The mayor's job pays $95,974. tion, the incumbent council members year and he had been told he needed a they were," said Brian's mother 2006. . DeHart confirmed Thursday mat will face opposition in their re-elec shot every year. The second-grader was Jennifer, who has been coming to the A partnership between the Wayne- she plans to seek a new four-year tion efforts. relieved to hear the answer, an empa- clinic for three years. "A lot of times I term. Her position pays $86,989. thetic no. didn't have a vehicle or transportation PLEASESEt CLINICS, A4 "I am planning to run for re-elec [email protected] I (734) 953-3110 -' nem
BY DARRELL CLEM general, Westland City Assessor On the back of the notices, the city dential appeals 1-4 p.m. and 5:30- that has started airing on city cable STAFF WRITER James Elrod said, the taxable value has included a formula to help home 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 13, and station WLND. The times for today has increased 3.7 percent this year. owners determine how mucn their Thursday, March 15, and 9:30 a.m. to and Monday are 9 p.m., with the pro Forget the grim market for home State law requires that the taxable property taxes will increase. noon and 1:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, gram repeating at 3 a.m.; 11 a.m, and sales. value be capped at the rate of infla "They can plug in the numbers and March 14, and Friday, March 16. 4 p.m., according to the city's Web Forget that many homeowners have tion or 5 percent, whichever is less. it'll give them an estimate of what Commercial and industrial appeals site. had to slash their asking price to try With the state citing a 3.7 percent their tax change will be," Elrod said. will be heard on March 16. Those who have computers and to sell their houses. increase in the inflation rate, most For homeowners who want to chal To schedule an appointment, call who want to check the schedule - not A slump in home sales and rising homeowners will find their taxes lenge an increase, the assessment (734) 467-3160. yet listed for Tuesday and beyond - foreclosures don't mean that the tax inching up. notices also include how and when to The hearings will be held in the may log onto able value of homes is declining. Elrod's office braced for calls from seek an appointment with the city's council chambers at Westland City www.cityofwestland.com. Simply click Just the opposite. residents who began receiving their Board of Review,-he said. Hall, 36601 Ford. on the WLND icon. Take a look at the assessment assessment notices late last week. The Board of Review will meet on Elrod and Mayor William Wild notice that just arrived in the mail. In "We'll get all those calls," Elrod said. four days this month. It will hear resi made a program about assessments [email protected] | (734) 953-2110
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Pianist's We reaily aren't working much, longer or harder now than we did a When pianist Alvin Waddel visited decade ago, according to the U.S. Churchill High School on Tuesday, Bureau of Labor Statistics. So why organizer Maria Cimarelli staged the is job dissatisfaction so common? piano so students could watch his "People crave change," says hands stride across the keys. Marti Smye in Is It Too Late to Run "When he crossed one hand over Away and Join the Circus? "But they are afraid of leaving another, my jaw was detached from the familiar behind... So they stay where they are... and my face, I mink, it just dropped," said fee! more and more boxed in by life." fellow piano player, Katie Dibase, a If you feel like a square peg in a round hole at your job, sophomore in with the Creative and the Library can help you retool your career, or as Smye Performing Arts program. puts it, "go find a square hole instead." Waddel, an accomplished artist The government keeps detailed data on the trends of who was asked to give a talk in honor working America at the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and of Black History Month, demonstrat their Web site is extremely useful. Start with the ed how one music style grows out of Occupational Outlook Handbook (www.bls.gov/oco/), which another. details training required for a given occupation, earnings, In times of slavery, black people job prospects, information about the job markets in each would sing for encouragement and to state,'and more. Or back up and look at employment pro pass on knowledge, he said. In the jections (www.bls.gov/emp), with a wealth of information early 20th century, people would about the future of job markets in America. The handbook gather at juke joints to play and hear and works like it are also available in print at the Library. ragtime, 'Hie first indigenous , The library has a number of books to help you assess American musical style" said where you are and where you'd like to be in your career. Waddel, a Detroiter who studied Richard Nelson Bolles's'perennially popular WhatColorls Your Parachute?'bills itself as "a practical manual for job- voice at the University of Michigan. hunters and career changers." Herminia Ibarra argues for Ragtime grew out of folk singing PHOTOS BY TOM HOFFMEYER|STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER experimenting first and planning later in Working Identity: and evolved into blues and jazz, then Unconventional Strategies for Reinventing Your Career, rhythm and blues, then bebop and Students from Churchill's step team, Gossip perform for students before an assembly with pianist Alvin Waddel in honor of Black eventually hip-hop. As he talked, History Month. Look at The Pathfinder by Nicholas Lore, or The Mid- Waddel played students samples of Career Tune-up by William and Rosemary Salmon for each style. advice on changing horses in mid-stream. Or leave the rat • Rather than just considering music race altogether and read Katina Jones's .The 200 Best a "universal language" Waddel said Home Businesses or any of the many books like it. students should understand that If you're out of practice, you might consult Sweaty music can codify and express the his Palms: The Neglected Art of Being Interviewed, by H. tory of whichever culture creates it. Anthony Medley, Get Paid What You're Worth: The Expert 'All music doesn't mean the same negotiators' Guide to Salary and Compensation by Robin thing to all people," he said. Pinkiey and Gregory Northcraft, or Wendy Enelow and Cimarelli, CAPAk vocal music Louise Kursmark's Expert Resumes for Career Changers accompanist, knows Waddel through Before You Start Seeking That Perfect Job. her affiliation with Michigan Opera We know work is a fact of life, and we make a point of Theater. He is also music ministry keeping resources on hand to help you better negotiate director at a Southfield church and the ups and downs of your career. Stop by, call us at (734) has performed with Three Mo Tenors Pianist Alvin Waddel talks to Churchill 326-6123, or visit us online at www.westland.lib.mi.us. and with the Rackham Symphony High School students about African- Orchestra in "Too Hot to Handel." American influence in music throughout Highlighted Activities "We're trying to expose our kids to history. Are Your Issues in Your Tissues?: 7 p.m. March 6. black American's influence in music« Learn about the real heart-brain connection. Join us for and the arts," Cimarelli said. "This a viewing of What the Bleep Do We (k)now!?, followed by a guy is one of the best gospel/jazz 'All music doesn't mean the *wv C-; discussion led by Ilka Handshaw, alternative medicine prac musicians around in the area. He's a titioner, about how the power of our mind and our energy very good lecturer." same thing to all people.' work hand in hand. Churchill's 10-member step group, Alvin Waddel internet 101:10:30 a.m. Gossip, also performed. pianist spoke to students at Churchill High School about the African-American influence on A beginner's guide to the Internet -how do I get around by Rebecca Jones music and the evolution of genres from spiritual songs to jazz. a Web site, what IS a Web site? No registration is required. Walk-ins are welcome. Microsoft Word for Beginners: 2 p.m. March 10. Learn the1 basics of Microsoft Word, a word processing Michigan tax check-off helps the Children's Trust Fund program that lets you create a variety of documents, including letters and resumes. Learn how to set margins, ^ State Sen. Glenn Anderson, D- port local child abuse prevention "The children most helped by the The check-off can be found on line change font style and size, check spelling and print. No Westland, is encouraging taxpayers to agencies, including Child's Hope of efforts of the Children's Trust Fund 30 of the Michigan income tax form. registration is required. help prevent child abuse locally and Western Wayne County. are those most likely to be hard hit by The minimum $5 donation, is tax statewide through the Children's "This little check-off is an easy way our impending budget cuts, including deductible in the following tax year. Information Central is compiled by Joshua Neds-Fox, ref Trust Fund (CTF) Michigan income to make a big difference " said cuts to the Department of Human For more information about CTF, erence librarian and Web designer at the William P. Faust tax check-off. Anderson, who represents Livonia, Sen-ices and the Department of cflll (ROO) CHILDREN or visit the Public Library, 6123 Central City Parkway, Westland. For Tax check-off donations help sup Westland, Redfbrd and Garden Utv. Community Health.'" Website, \\\vvv.michi#au.go\/i;tf. more information, call (734) 326-6123.
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BY DAVE VARGA the "financial straits" of the dis brought back with fellow board STAFF WRITER trict, in opposing the trip. "Just members. because we have a budget with "And I will," King added. Livonia Public Schools board money sitting in the account does "And we.haven't seen that yet," members debated Monday - not mean, oh, we can spend up to Freeman replied. sometimes in tense tones - the that limit with no concerns," he More importantly, Freeman BY SUE MASON value of spending money for said. wanted to know how the confer STAFF WRITER • trustees to attend out of state Bailey men pointed out that ence could help the board make conferences. King, in his firstyea r on the better decisions. It's professional The tale of a young woman Bill BRESLERl STAFF PHOTOGRAWiER The issue was raised at a com board, still hasn't earned his cer development and making one and her glass slipper will come Tricia Carney (center) plays Cinderella, while Mary Rogers is the Fairy mittee meeting during a conver tification as a board member by board member better makes the to life this month when the Godmother, Sharon Belobraidich the evil stepmother, Susan Iannucci an sation about setting a policy to taking Michigan Association of team better, King said. Plymouth-Canton AAUW ugly stepsister and Diane Wilcox a mouse in the upcoming Plymouth require board discussion for any School Boards classes. "How is "We need to be fiscallyrespon presents its version of the fairy Canton AAUW's production of Cinderella. out of state conferences or board this going to benefit this board?" sible with, all of our money and tale classic, Cinderella. approval for any travel over, say, he asked. we need to start at the top," With an updated script that ident is one of four cast mem they rotate through and update $500. No decisions were made. Bailey also asked why, instead Freeman said, in announcing - as includes roles for more lords bers who will play dual roles in every few years. "I think we need a little more of his earlier trip to Washington, did three others - that he didn't and ladies... and mice... the the production. She will appear Many of the cast members control over what we're doing King couldn't have visited lavw support out of state travel cur hourlong play will be presented as the Father and as one of the are teachers in the Plymouth- and what we're spending," said makers in Lansing. rently. Thursday through Saturday, lords. Canton, Livonia^ Garden City Trustee Dan Lessard, saying dur King fired back: "Well I talked "I just want to remind you March 8-10, at Garden City "She's a trouper, she's just a and Redford school districts ing these tough times the board to McCotter, Stabenow and about the $28,000 in shipping High School's O'Leary sweetheart," said Uhl. and live around the area. needs to spend its money wisely. Levin, that's where they work, by that my question helped offset," Auditorium. The play will be presented at Belobraidich is a retired Trustee Steve King traveled to the way..." King also noted that King said, referring to a new "It stays true to the tale," said 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday, Plymouth-Canton teacher Uhl Washington, D.C., for a national he's been taking higher level math curriculum where that Melissa Uhl who is co-directing March8-9,and 10a.m.-, land knows very well. conference in January, in part to courses, rather than just the 100- amount was saved. with Sandra Iannucci. Both are 3 p.m. Saturday, March 10, at "Sharon was my teacher in lobby lawmakers to better fund level classes to get certified. "I "Mr. King did not save Plymouth residents. Garden City High School, 6500 first grade," said Uhl. "I tease education. don't think being certified makes $28,000," Bailey said. Though he This is the 47th year the Middlebelt north of Ford. her that she was wicked then King is requesting to also travel me a critical thinker. I don't think brought up the issue, an adminis Plymouth-Canton American The 10 a.m. Saturday show and wicked now, but now I get to San Francisco in April for a being certified makes me a better trator made the call to the firm to Association of University has become a big hit for to boss her around." conference. Cost estimates for the board member." save the'money. Women branch has presented Brownie and Girl Scout troops Other familiar faces are upcoming trip were around Trustee Rob Freeman focused Besides, Bailey said, lcWe can't live children's theater. which are able to join with the retired Garden City High $3,000, and the board's budget on King's Washington, D.C., con use it like a bank and say, 'I saved "That's quite awhile to do the cast afterwards to work on School art teacher Kay Paupore for conferences is $16,500. ference, noting that he'd prom here and I saved here, so I'm enti same classic fairy tales," said requirements for patches and who plays a mouse, Garden Trustee Tom Bailey pointed to ised to share information he tled to this.'" Uhl. badges. City teachers Diana Wilcox and "We have a couple hundred Shirley Zaetta and Henry Ruff TRIBUTE TO FRIEND Scouts come to the perform Elementary Principal Jan This year's production is ded ance," Uhl said. "After play, they Blumberg. icated to longtime AAUW come back into the auditorium School closing due to the 5651 Middlebelt • Garden City member Mary Tiell who lost and have fun with the cast. We weather and a first-time-ever • her battle to cancer last year, started it several years ago." midwinter break in the Garden 734-525-5231 but not before appearing as a Presale tickets cost $5 and City school district posed some Alley card in the group's production All of our soups are are available at Fanatic U, problems with this year's pro homemade daily at Albert's of 'Alice in Wonderland, Uhl 30409 Ford, Garden City, call duction, but the cast/crew was said. (734) 266-0893; The Book able to work around them, Uhl ALBERT'S LUNCH SPECIALS "This is definitely a tribute to Cellar, 840 W. Ann Arbor Trail, said. her, we definitely miss her this Plymouth, call ¢734) 455-2665; Everything was in place, year," Uhl added. and Perkos Shoes, 33426 Five including the scenery that had This year's production will Mile, Iivonia, call (734) 427- to be moved from where it's Enjoy Your Lunch In Style • 10:30am-2pm Mon.-Fri. star Tricia Carney as Cinderella stored in the shop of a mem 3477. They also will be available • Crispy Chicken Chinese Nappa Cabbage Salad...Crispy chicken served atop nappa cabbage, with Julie Brown as the Prince. at the door on performance ber's husband to the school in almonds, fried noodles and sesame seeds with an oriental dressing. Known for her portrayal of dates at $6 each. time for dress rehearsals. • Albert S Apples...Granny Smith apples, red and green leaf lettuce, cheddar cheese and cashews with a poppy such dastardly characters as While the goal is to provide seed dressing. Captain Hook and the Queen MODERN-DAY CLASSICS quality children's theater, it also of Hearts, Sharon Belobraidich The organization takes clas provides connection for the • Grilled Shrimp Salad,..Two bountiful shrimp skewers served atop a wealth of mixed greens and vegetables. is back in the nasty role of the Your choice of dressings. Try our homemade ranch dressing! sics likePinocchio, Snow White members. 9 stepmother. and Cinderella and crafts hour- "January through March is Southwest Salad...Bed of mixed greens, vegetables, our homemade tortillas, and your choice of crispy chicken. Also back is Sylvia Rozian long AAUW versions. 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W CLINICS AROUND WESTLAND FROM PAGE A1 Bingo St. Patrick's Day Westland Community Schools and Oakwood Healthcare, the The Ladies Auxiliary of Join Michigan troubadour clinic provides services to stu Harris Kehrer VFW Post 3323 Neil Woodward for a family dents and their siblings living in will hold a marathon bingo friendly evening celebrating the the Lincoln, Jefferson-Barns and noon-5 p.m. Saturday, March contributions of Irish folk music Adams Middle School areas. The .*> 10, at the post, 1055 N. Wayne 6 p.m. Saturday, March 17, at clinics' mission is to "improve Road, Westland. Money raised the Bailey Recreation Center, and maintain the overall health will go to support the Youth 36651 Ford, Westland. and well-being ofthe children Activities Adopt A Troop project Sponsored by the Westland and families in the Norwayne for overseas veterans. Parks and Recreation community." Department and the Grange Poker tournament No. 389, the evening includes 'GOOD WORK' The Westland Jaycees will an Irish style dinner and dessert "We do a lot of good work hold a Texas Hold 'Em served during intermission of here," said Sue Szurek, one ofthe Tournament and Vegas Night the 7:30-9:30 p.m. concert. two family nurse practitioners on Saturday, March 10, at the Tickets cost $12 for adults, who work at the clinic. "A big Bailey Recreation Center on and $7 for children ages 12 and part of what we do is to treat and Ford Road. under. Seating is limited. educate children and their fami The tournament will begin at Tickets are available at the lies to be healthy? 6 p.m. for a shot at a top prize Bailey Center. Call (734) 722- Also staffed by a registered up to $1,000. Spots are avail 7620 or by e-mail at nurse, social worker, physician able at the door and through mmartin @ci.westland.mi.us. and psychiatrist, the clinic pro pre-registration. The pre-regis- vides flu shots and immuniza tration price is $50 until March Grand opening tions, well child and sports physi 1. After that date, there will be a If you're in the area of Warren cals, asthma screening and care, $10 late registration fee. and Central City Parkway vision and hearing tests, counsel The games in the Vegas Wednesday, stop by Leo's Coney ing, parenting help and referrals. Room will include Big Wheel, Island. The restaurant, located It also offers parenting classes Blackjack, 7 Card and Let it in the Starbucks/Qdoba plaza, in such things as life skills, while PHOTOS BY TOM HAWLEV j STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Ride. Food and beverages also will be celebrating its grand the staff nurse does classroom- Lincoln Elementary kindergartner Kelly Breuer picks out a bear from the toy box after visiting the Oakwood Healthcare Center. will be available. For more opening with a ribbon cutting based health education. information, call (734) 226- ceremony at 1 p.m. Wednesday, The clinic was the brainchild 0400 or visit the Jaycees' Web March 7- of Cindy Swift, the former execu site at www.westlandjaycees.org. tive director of curriculum and Baseball registrations staffdevelopmerit for the Wayne- Easter activities The Wayne Ford Civic Westland Community Schools, CrossWalk Community League, at 1645 N. Wayne Road, and the Oakwood Healthcare Church ofthe Nazarene will Westland, is registering children System Foundation. The clinic hold a Easter Eggstravaganza ages 4-10 years old for its co-ed was the answer to her question of 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, baseball league 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. how can you expect children to March 31,, at the church at every Saturday through April 14 learn when they're sick and in 38600 Palmer Road between or until all the teams are filled, school. Hix and Newburgh in which ever comes first. According to foundation exec Westland. T-Ball players (ages 4-6) and utive director Carla OMalley, The event is for families, Coach Pitch players (ages 7-8) data on the community's health especially children ages 3-12. cost $65 per player, Mustang showed a strong need for the Children through age 6 will players (ages 9-10) cost $80 per clinic <& need adult supervision. There player. There is no residency fee "Many ofthe children had lice, will be an Easter egg hunt, charged for children living out many weren't getting their crafts, games, prizes and snacks. side Westland and no fund-rais immunizations... it was the per The suggested donation is $1 ing requirements associated fect storm for me," OlMalley said. per child, adults are free of with this year's program. "The community was just so Jennifer Breuer and her daughter Kelly, 5, head home after visiting the healthcare center. charge. For more information, Managers, coaches and needy/' call (734) 721-5545. umpires are always needed. The idea of a clinic was pre because'it saved a trip to the year I will be in your shoes and bringing in money that can be Online registration forms can sented to the foundation board, emergency room and bill they be able to be a blessing to some invested in the clinic It goes into Open House be Obtained at wwwwayne- which raised the money for it would have had to pay? she said. one's family somewhere." our budget and we're able to add Willow Creek Cooperative ford.org/youth/youth.html. through a Bids for Kids Auction. "They were very grateful." stafF- Preschool will have an open The benefit raised more than But helping the community GETTING INVOLVED According to CMalley, the house 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, March Bingo $200,000. The school district doesn't stop at the clinic's front The clinic also gets the families goal ofthe foundation is to have 13, at 36660 Cherry Hill, west The Dyer Senior Center provided space for the clinic and door. In the spring, families are involved through its advisory the health care centers funded of Wayne Road. The preschool invites residents to play bingo at utilities, while the foundation invited to a health fair. At board. Breuer is one of its newest and provided for in the long run. offer parent/Tot, 2-year-old, 3- 1 p.m. Wednesdays at the cen money helped pay for the nurses, Christmas, employees ofthe members. This year, the May 19 Red Tie year-old, 4-year-old programs ter, 36745 Marquette, Westland. staff and equipment. Oakwood Healthcare System She has four children who visit Ball for Children will raise money and an enrichment program for For more information, call Mary- adopt families and donate thou tile clinic on a regular basis. She for the Lincoln/Jefferson-Barns 4-year-olds. The preschool have Browe at (734) 419-2020. sands of dollars in food and gifts. centers, been in operation for 35 years likes the clinic's convenience and Prases and w According to OMalley, a differ The party is so popular that the help staffers provide. She "The role ofthe foundation is and has affordable tuition, certi ence the clinic made could be attendance is determined by a likes it so much that "if the clinic to make sure it's funded," she fied teachers and a parent- Westwood Community seen by the end ofthe first year. raffle. Last year, 71 families were to move, I would follow it." said. "We've actually started an involved environment. For more Church holds praise and wor The number of cases of head lice received food and gifts, 21 "If you don't have insurance, endowment with funds from two information, call (734) 326- ship services at 10 a.m. Sundays had dropped to zero. received just food and 219 they help you get it" she said. families, one in Dearborn and 0078. i at 6500 N. Wayne Road at "The Lincoln/Jefferson-Barns attended the party, Szurek said. 'You can call and see mem the one from Livingston County, for The preschool also will hold Hunter in Westland. The clinics is a model of partnering "It's really huge," she added. same day, they try to squeeze you children in the community/' its fourth annul Silent Auction church also offers a children's with a community, the schools "The thank yous make you cry in... and they're friendly." Saturday, March 24, at Pvt. church and nursery. For more and the hospital to help people because you realize the need is Statistics are still pending for The Lincoln Healthcare Center is at John Lysskawa VFW Post 7546 information, call (734) 254- who are the most vulnerable," out there. At the party, they see 2006, but according to the 2005 33800 Grand Traverse. Hours are 8:30 at 6828 Waverly Dearborn 0093. O^alley said. "It's a great part people do care." annual report, the clinic handled am. to 4 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. Heights. Doors open at 7 p.m. nership." One parent wrote that it "was 1,519 visits and 507 clients. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday and 8:30 to 5 Cost is $20 per person. Pancake breakfast For Szurek, the clinic means the best Christmas my family Through the staffs efforts in p.m. Thursday. Call for Friday office The Westland senior helping remove three gold beads ever had. lb everyone that God helping clients obtain health hours. The Jefferson-Barns Healthcare Crafters wanted Friendship Center holds an all- from the ear of a child who had gave a heart to love children insurance, the clinic received Center is at 32150 Dorsey. It's open 830 Craft space is available for St. you-can-eat pancake breakfast no insurance. other than their own, I truly more than $47,000 for billing for a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday and 8:30 a.m. to Damian's annual spring craft second Thursday ofthe month "The family was thankful thank you. I only hope that next services offered. noon Friday.'Both centers are closed show Saturday, March 31, at at the center on Newburgh "It's one ofthe top centers for noon to 1 p.m. daily for lunch. For more 30055 Joy, between Merriman south of Ford. The cost $4 per getting paid " Szurek said. 'We're information, call (734) 728-2423. and Middlebelt, Westland. person for buttermilk or multi- Table rental is $25. 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TEASURER-CLERK ^= LJLI jfTv r-TTTJ Publish: March 4, 2007 SK\ Publish: February 25, March 1 & 4,2007 MAP* CF M\rreQ=aTY fmwumnwa www.hometownlife.com Observer & Eccentric | Sunday, March A, 2007 (*) universal life is not a good investment My husband and I are in our early account or not. My recommen between 2 and 3 percent a year 40s and about to purchase a Money dation for all investors is to in hidden unnecessary sales OPEN variable universal life (VOX) policy Matters avoid variable universal life poli fees. However, not all 401(k) /# MON.-SAT. for my husband. In light of your cies. They sound good; however* plans that use variable annu 9-9 comment in the Jan. 7 Observers the devil is in the details. If your ities have high fees. In some sit iiKe s SUN. Eccentric Newspapers, we were goal is like mine to keep more uations, the fees are reasonable. 9-/ wondering about the wisdom of VUL Rick money in your pocket and less My recommendation to your In our case. We currently contribute Bloom in others, you need to avoid friend is first to examine the Mailteettjpfacxe 10 percent of my husband's income these types of policies. annuity that is being used by 38000 Ann Arbor Rd. ' Your Meat & Deli £''". N) into a 401((0, the first 5 percent is When money comes out of the company to determine all of Livonia f^"*^ Supermarket t' • • " .¾ matched. The account is expected your VUL, it is taxed at your Someone I know works for a the fees involved. One good way ::> t to be very large at retirement, 20- ordinary income bracket just company that has all of ft to do this is to look at the fees |734) 464-0330 f. . ^T ^w^*i .\f pius years from now. We were like money in the 401(k) plan. employees' 401 (k) money in an on the mutual fund options SU7 advised that we have the textbook Therefore, there is no tax sav annuity. Is that a good Idea for the within the annuity and then to case to purchase a variable ings by using a VUL. The one employees? I have never heard of compare those fees with the universal life policy because our tax issue is that the VUL is not sub such a thing. same mutual fund if they pur bracket is expected to be a lot ject to the minimum required -Gail chased it outside of the annuity. higher when we retire. Our adviser distribution rules. However, Dear Gail: Unfortunately, it is If the fees are higher, then it recommends we invest half of the that is a minor benefit at most not unusual for companies to makes sense for your friend to money currently earmarked for our and is not offset by the high cost use annuities for 40l(k) plans. try to talk to the employer. My 401 (k) contribution into a variable and limited investment options In fact, you see it more fre experience has been that com in a variable universal life poli universal life policy instead. He quently in nonprofit organiza panies that use variable annu 1 r Sale Starts Monday March 5th - March 1 lth argues that a 10- to 20-year life cy. tions such as hospitals and ities within 401(k) plans are insurance policy would probably In your situation, I would school systems. Typically, the typically smaller companies cover most of our life insurance continue to contribute the max types of annuities are variable which do not believe they have needs. We have currently put as imum to your 401(k) plan. After annuities, which allow you to any other options. In today's Fresh Ground Beef much as possible in Roth IRAs as all, you are getting a double tax invest in a variety of mutual world, small companies have a well. Is VUL a good strategy in our benefit — money that you are funds. There are two distinct variety of options and they no %, situation or is there a better way? contributing is pretaxed money types of annuities, a variable longer have to pay high fees for lb and all the income grows on a 401(k) plans. ;%&• ciucii What do you suggest? annuity and a fixed annuity. Family Pack -J.T. tax-deferred basis. If you have Fixed annuities are similar to Using a low-cost 401(k) plan additional money that you can CDs in the fact that you get a is one of the few areas that are a As far as I'm concerned, the invest, then I would invest that guaranteed rate of return on win-win for both the employee only one who will benefit from a money outside of a variable uni your money. I am a fan of fixed and the employer. After all, variable universal life policy is versal life policy using a variety annuities, but not of variable more likely than not the Fresh Boneless Skinless your agent. First, if you need of growth mutual funds. By annuities. employer is also contributing to additional life insurance, you using companies like Schwab or The reason that I'm not a fan the 40l(k) plan and they will Vanguard, you have a wide vari should buy term life insurance. of variable annuities is the high also save money. ety of commission-free funds Term insurance by far is the sales and administrative costs ' \ :V BREASTS cheapest type of life insurance that you can select from. You can coordinate with what you involved. These types of fees do Rick Bloom is a fee-only financial and you can shop for it on the nothing but hinder investment adviser. Observer & Eccentric readers Internet. You can buy a 10- or have in your Roth and 401(k) plan to supplement your portfo returns. In many variable annu can submit questions at moneymat- 20-year term certain policy, ities, the administrative fees [email protected]. For more which guarantees a fixed annual lio. By contributing outside a variable universal life policy, and the fees within the fund information, visit his Web site at Tindo Boneless Whole A premium for that period of themselves are very expensive. www.bloomassetmanagement.com.You time. With the variable univer you also have significant tax savings. Yes, money in the VUL It is not unusual in a variable can hear Rick from noon to 3 p.m. PORK $ sal life policy, you are buying life annuity for people to pay Sundays on WDTK-AM (1400). insurance and making an grows tax-deferred; however, when it comes out it is taxed at TENDERLOINS .,y investment. Unfortunately, you ilue Pack are paying the most for life your ordinary income bracket. insurance and paying the high Money invested outside of a est fees for investing. VUL will grow at the capital gains rate. 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Savings not valid on Breast Cancer Awareness UNITED TEMPERATURE lerchandise, special orders, gift cards or in service departments. Cannot be applied to previously purchased merchandise or mail/phone/internet orders. [13481A] 8919 MIDDLEBELT* LIVONIA v www.hometownilfe.com SUNDAY PERSPECTIVES Observer S Eccentric | Sunday, March 4,2007 (*) a cool month for juniors uniors, your senior year starts now. lege plan together. " v While there's nothing quite like being All of this is free, including the parking; youve J a high school senior, March of your the fair runs 9-11:30 a.m. and 6:30-8:30! junior year is looking pretty terrific, too, p.m. For more information, go to "// "Walk right in, it's around the back had an activist parent who inspired him to speak thanks to the state of Michigan and some www.nacanet.org, and look for the College Just a half mile from the railroad track out. hard-working counselors. Fair link in the bottom right-hand corner.. You can get anything you want at Alice's restaurant" It's unlikely that the protesters at McCotter's and What makes March so It's great the state of Michigan is giving - Arlo Guthrie Knollenberg's offices will change the opinions of cool? Cash and college. you money for college, but it's up to you to Alice's Restaurant those congressmen. Despite some quibbles over the First, about the cash. spend it wisely. Part of making a good use details, McCotter and Knollenberg are supporters of Juniors will be taking the of that cash, of college, and of your life i's^ 1 Jj oveOn.org sponsored a Congress the Decider the president's crusade. (No, strike that; the word Michigan Merit Exam to scope out colleges that will and won't[[; Wl event Feb. 22. War protesters delivered letters has some unfortunate connotations in the Middle March 13-14. This test work for you, and the fair gives you that ;" * * * to their congressional representatives, telling East — call it a mission instead.) replaces the MEAP test chance. Since choosing a college is kind of them that they had an obligation to oppose the pres In a passionate speech opposing a Democratic- your older brothers and like buying a home (yes, a good college ident's Iraq war policies. sponsored resolution against the president's troop Patrick sisters took, and while the will feel that comfortable), bring your par ents along — they know a thing or two '"' President George W. Bush had once grandly pro surge, McCotter compared Democrats to Neville O'Connor MEAP test gave them claimed "I'm the decider," an imperial boast ranking Chamberlain before World War II and to some money for college, about finding a good place to live and, with Louis XlVs "I am the state." Democratic Illinois legislators who opposed the Iw i E is a much better deal. First, if you admit it or not, they know a lot about yon. If the events across the country were anything like Emancipation Proclamation. The comparisons dis earn a good score on air four parts of the Plus, they'll probably spring for pizza. the gatherings at the offices of Rep. Thaddeus played McCotter's love for history and his genuine MME, you'll qualify for $4,000 for col after the fair's over, so bring your friends, McCotter, R-Iivonia, and Rep. Joe Knollenberg, R- erudition. But his analogies are thin. He might as lege, no matter how much money you've too. Bloomfield Township, the country's displeasure with easily have compared Iraq to Britain's disastrous saved for college, no matter how much Once you've visited the fair and aced the the war in Iraq isn't even close to approaching the campaign in Afghanistan in the 1870s. money your parents make. MME, it's time to visit with your coun outcry against the war in Vietnam Many Democrats are scrambling to explain their The MME is all about you and how selor. Counselors are busy people. There's % + in the late 1960s and early 1970s. support for broad presidential powers that have much you know, and the four grand is a only one counselor for every 671 students > •Y Where are the campus protests? allowed Bush to continue his fight. At the time, in payoff for studying hard. You've always in the state of Michigan. But the good r : r Where are the young people outraged -*7 the wake of 9/11, it seemed like political suicide to thought getting paid to go to school would news is they care a great deal about you l T /- w by the war, the president, the vice stand up against the invasion of Iraq. After all, no be a great idea? Congratulations — your and your future. To make sure you get the; ?* h president, big oil... ? Are Britney one would want to give a free pass to a dictator as wish just came true. most out of meeting with your counselor, > Spears' breakdowns or Paris Hilton's monstrous as Saddam Hussein. The second reason the MME is a better set up an appointment to meet (rather J gallivanting so compelling that young And now opposing Bush is "opposing the troops." deal has to do with the ACT, which is one than just dropping in) and be sure to tell Z people don't have time to think about , Isn't it rich how politicians hide behind young sol part of the MME exam. You probably your counselor you want to talk about col less important things ~ like a war in know the ACT is a test required by most lege. .'; Hugh Iraq, maybe soon in Iran? diers? Troops carry out assigned missions, the Gallagher American people decide what those missions should four-year colleges as part of the applica Before the meeting, type up a list of At the protest in Livonia, the be. We support the troops by stopping misguided tion process, and taking the ACT usually your community service work and group of about 30 were predomi missions as well as by properly equipping them requires you to give up a Saturday and extracurricular activities, along with nantly middle age and older. Many of them probably when they are in harm's'way. about $40. Thanks to the MME, the ACT awards and recognition you've received. have some fond memories of those glory days when In retrospect, American actions have lit a fuse too is now free, and you get to take it on a You also want to include the classes you they were young and angry and marched by the long stifled and stirred deadly animosities and Tuesday — so you keep the money and you plan to take in your senior year, and any thousands up Woodward Avenue. power politics. The once oppressed Shi'a have now get to sleep in on Saturday. With the ACT questions you have about college, like The exception was Rachel Lamontagne, a 24-year- ascended to power and neighboring Iran sees an under your belt, applying to college early when to apply, colleges they might recom-' old Wayne State student from Commerce Township, opportunity to make an ally. Meanwhile, the decline just got easier — and applying early in mend, gpod Web sites to investigate, what? who has been encouraged by an activist mother to in the power of the minority Sunni causes concern your senior year can be a big factor in get ever. Make two copies of all of this, and ; take her First Amendment rights seriously. for Saudi Arabia and most of the rest of the Sunni ting admitted to the college of your put one in a folder to give to your coun "I am so fed up with Bush," she said. majority Middle East. In retrospect, careful diplo dreams. selor. This preparation will go a long way • She's taking classes in criminal justice, but she macy might (might) have prevented this. The state of Michigan has free ACT test to establishing a good relationship with ; your counselor. So when a college asks said what she really wants to be is a whistleblower A rising national indignation isn't enough to both preparation materials. Ask your counselor, them about you, the information you've ; and bring the wrath of justice down on corrupt cor er Bush, Cheney, McCotter or Knollenberg. It takes a or go to www.michigan.gov/mme for more porations. Lamontagne is concerned that others of provided and the impression you've left good strong case of national outrage. information. will both be a real plus. her generation are too politically passive. At the end of Arlo's story, he urges everyone to And speaking of counselors, some hard During Vietnam, young Americans had the sing the chorus loud, to create a movement, The working high school counselors and col The next two weeks give you a great Selective Service to push them out of passivity. U.S. Alice's Restaurant Anti-Massacre Movement. lege admissions officers are throwing this chance to jump-start your senior year and Rep. Charles Range!, D-New York, has advocated "If you want to end war and stuff, you've got to huge college party for you. The Metro your college search, and you could end up:; restoring the draft as a way to spread the sacrifice sing loud." . Detroit College Fair is Thursday, March 8, with free money and free, great advice at | and increase the resistance. Certainly a good regard All together now, at the Burton Manor Conference Center in the end. We have a name for this in college for self-preservation added to the national displeas 'You can get anything you want at Alice's Livonia. More than 100 colleges will be counseling. It's called a deal. Take it. ; ure with Presidents Lyndon Johnson and Richard Restaurant (exceptin' Alice)." there to talk to you about their colleges Nixon and their war. and what they have to offer. You can find Patrick O'Connor is the author of College is Yowsfy Arlo Guthrie's comic epic Alice's Restaurant Hugh Gallagher is the managing editor of the Observer out about scholarships and other forms of in 600 Words or Less, He is on the faculty of i recounted how a conviction for littering made him newspapers. 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The group that the proposed develop Plymouth. believes the area could be ment complies with local She is a member of the larger. ordinances. American Osteopathic " . Kentmoor's latest suit The city administration Association, the Michigan •* accuses the city of illegally- had recommended Feb. 20 Osteopathic Association and the meddling in environmental that the site plan be American College of Osteopathic issues governed by state law. approved. Moreover, Internists and the American Hiipakka It criticizes the council Pickering had indicated dur College of Cardiology. majority for relying "solely ing the meeting that the Hiipakka received her medical education from on. unsubstantiated fears council had no basis for Michigan State University College of Osteopathic concerning environmental delaying the vote. Medicine. She performed her Internal Medicine issues instigated by the dis The suit claims that the Tracking internship and Internal Medicine resi gruntled individuals who council's refusal to approve dency at Garden City Hospital. opposed Kentmoor's lawful ihe site plan "constituted the She is currently working on a Cardiology development of its property selective enforcement of law and deprived Kentmoor of its TOM HAWLEV STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Fellowship. Botsford Hospital is an independent, acute Graunstadt, the highest- constitutionally protected care, 330-bed community hospital in Farmington ranking council member right to equal protection" Hills. named in the suit, defended compared to other compa Churchill senior Tommy Lucko (left), and Nick Barbas were among the overflow Founded in 1965, it is nationally recognized for the decision to postpone the nies. crowd of students cheering on their Chargers at the pre-regiona! hockey game quality, safety and medical education programs. site plan vote until the state The suit also alleges that with crosstown rival Stevenson Wednesday night. Churchili, ranked No. 1 in the For more information, visit the hospital's Web administrative judge issues a council members conspired state, won the game 1-0. site at www.botsford.org. ruling on the wetlands issue. among themselves and with "I was disappointed to hear the citizens group to deprive that the developers felt it was Kentmoor of its rights. necessary to file a" lawsuit The battle over Maida against the city," she said. "I Woods has mushroomed into think it shows me personally the largest fight in recent that it doesn't look like this memory in Westland business wants to be very between a developer and a friendly with members of our citizens group. community. Regardless of T.J. 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[email protected] www.hometownfffe.com statement Churchill girls seize district BY BRAD EMONS fortunately we had something to STAFF WRITER fall back on playing Salem three times," Grenier said. "We played a Volleyball's version of March very good Salem team, but we Madness started early Friday as know how to take care of business host Livonia Churchill emerged and we were able to play with." victorious in one of the toughest The 6-foot-2 Abron was particu Class A district girls tournaments larly effective in the front row in the state. against the Rocks. The Michigan Westiand John Glenn's The Chargers, ranked No. 3, ran State recruit had one of her better Andrew Hein will be their record to 51-2-1 overall by nights on the year. among three Westiand ousting Western Lakes Activities "Kyndra was dominant today," John Gtenn grapplers in Association rivals Northville (25- Grenier said. "She swung as well as the Division I individual 19,25-19,25-17) and Salem (25-18, she has all year and she was equal state wrestling finals, 25-17, 23-25,25-23), two teams with her presence blocking. She which begin Thursday at with over 40 wins apiece this sea was able to put together a great the Palace of Auburn son. day. But everybody else did their Hills. The championship game was job and did their role. They did a Hein, a senior, sports a anti-climactic compared with wonderful job as a supporting 46-6 record after finish Churchill's four-game semifinal cast." ing third Feb. 24 in tt?e victory over Salem, its fourth win Salem's sophomore setter Jansan Novi regional following a over the Rocks this season. Falcusan had 42 assist-to-kills, pin in 2:11 over Belleville's Senior Lauren Krupsky and jun while Courtney Seiler and Anthony Simons in the ior Kyndra Abron combined for 62 Coppiellie paced the defense with third-place match at171 kills in the match with 36 and 26, 29 and 18 digs, respectively. pounds, ".: respectively. "We made some minor adjust Hein, who faces Troy; Setter Kelsey McKenzie added 51 ments the third game," Salem Athens senior Dan *r assist-to-kills, while the defense coach Amanda Suder said. "We Martinez (43-15) in tijey was led by senior libero Kelly decided to pull Teresa (Coppiellie) opening round, will b> Archer with 32 digs. Stephanie off her middle (hitter) spot and put joined by Glenn tearn?-"• Bradshaw added 16 digs, while her off for more side shots, and it mates Shamir Garciai McKenzie and Jordan Kerr each opened up that third game. But we (215) and Jim Wood % added 14. basically played them the same way (140). ?: "I thought Kelsey was absolutely we have all year. Visit mhsaa.com for wonderful" said Churchill coach "But Churchill is a great team. first-round individual Mark Grenier, whose team over It's the best Kyndra has played state pairings. came a 19-16 deficit in the fourth against us, and Krupsky was also game. "She was sick with the flu all on fire, too. When you have two of Devon-Aire Softball week and was under the weather the best hitters in the state, it's Registration for the today. But she came to school and hard to defend." Devon-Aire Softball • came out here tonight and put it Salem defeated South Lyon, 25- League will be from 6S8 together. She did a nice job and 23, 25-7, 25-18, in the first-round p.m. Tuesday through deserves a lot of credit." as the 6-foot Coppiellie had 13 kills Thursday, March 6-8, at Churchill was able to offset and nine aces. Kurtz, another 6- the McKinley Elementary Salem's one-two attacking duo of foot senior, added 12 kills. Falcusan School (lobby), located at Teresa Coppiellie and Lauren finished with five aces and 23 9101 HiHcrest, just north Kurtz. The pair finished with 26 assists, while Seiler had 17 digs. of Joy between Henry KM HOFFMEfBI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER and 19 kills, respectively. The Rocks, who lose five seniors, Ruff and Merriman roads. Churchill's Kyndra Abron stuffs a shot from Northvilie's Amanda Marquardt during Friday's Class A district "Our kids have the experience of Leagues offered championship match. making it to the quarterfinals and • PLEASE SEE CR0WNt 83 include Junior Boys (ages 7-12), Junior Girls (7-12) and Seniors Coed (13-18). Ages are determined as of June 1,2007 (bring a birth certificate if new to Wayne boys fall in Division 1 semifinals Mott CC ends the league). The cost is $40 for the In just its first season of MHSAAbowl- games of 1,002,1,017 and 1,001 in the reg first child; $35 for each ing, Wayne Memorial reached the final PREP BOWLING ular games. arts additional child. four of the Division 1 state team boys For more information, finals Friday at Sunnybrook Lanes in was only 23 pins off with 1,011 on games C'ville girls miss cut call Devon-Aire Softball Sterling Heights. of 206-203-176-213-174-172. After reaching the final four of the League president Tony Larry Orr, the Wayne girls varsity coach, In the quarterfinals, Wayne defeated Division 2 girls state team bowling tour Perez at (734) 525- , guided the Zebras on Friday. Boys coach White Lake Lakeland handily, 2,221-1,982 nament a year ago, Livonia Clarenceville 2884. Bob Jawor missed the tournament to be in thanks to. a total of 1,001 in the Bakers on missed the match-play quarterfinals The Schoolcraft College men's basket Reno, Nev. He was participating in an games of 221-162-173-215-203-246. Friday after finishing 14th out of 18 ball team had its seven-game winning American Bowling Congress Tournament. Utica Ford and Port Huron Northern schools with a total of 3,467 at Nottke's streak end in the semifinals of the Westiand John Glenn The Zebras were ousted in the match- finished one-two in the nine-game quali Lanes in Battle Creek. NJCAA Division II-District 8 tourna High School is seeking a play semifinals by eventual state champi fying block, including six Bakers and three The Trojans had a total of 902 in the ment Friday night at Kalamazoo Valley girls track coach for the on Port Huron Northern, 2,221-2,155. regular games, with totals of 4,611 and six-block Baker set on games of 172-152- Community College. 2007 season. Northern beat Utica Ford for the title, 4,394, respectively. 141-131-168-138 following by regular Jeremie Simmons scored a game-high For more information, 2,304-2,289- Wayne made the cut by finishing sixth games of 866-861-838. 22 points to lead Flint Mott CC to an call Glenn athletic admin Northern had a total of 1,034 in the with a total of 4,228. Coldwater, the top qualifier with 4,045, 84-69 triumph over the Ocelots, who istrator Brian Swinehart Baker games (alternating shots) with The Zebras recorded 244-184-201-214- won the state title by defeating Bangor end the season with a 23-10 record. at (734) 419-2311; or> scores of 176-199-206-172-237-197. Wayne 195-170 in the Bakers followed by regular John Glenn, 2,165-1,957- Mott, the Eastern Conference cham mail him at swine- 4 pion in the Michigan CC Athletic [email protected]. Association, improved to 30-3 overall with its third straight win over AAU basketball tryouts COLLEGE HOOPS Schoolcraft. for Team Michigan for Others in dou boys currently in ninth- ble figures for the Bears included Kevin grade or 15 and younger Tiggs (12), Thomas Kennedy (11), (as of Sept. 1,2007) will Warriors win district title vs. Huron Valley Terrance Watson (10) and Rob Giles be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, (10). March 6 at the Purdue University transfers Korey Basketball Planet, locat Separated by campuses only 100 yards "We came out slowly, we were not moving Spates and Nate Minnoy each scored 18 ed on Haggerty Road; apart, Lutheran High Westiand and well," Huron Valley co-coach Kris Ruth said. in defeat. The head coach wij&be Westiand Huron Valley Lutheran met in "We were able to build some confidence the Minnoy had a game-high 13 Carlos Briggs. The t|pjt Friday's Class D district girls volleyball final. second and third games, but it was too late." rebounds, while Spates had six of the fee is $8. J§^ Lutheran Westiand, ranked No. 7 in the Adlof recorded.six kills and Gruenewald Ocelots 18 turnovers. Jon Yeazel added For more information! latest statewide coaches poll, came away the .added 12 assists in Huron Valley's 25-22,19- 12 points in the setback for the MCCAA call Ed Alberts at (248- victor with a 25-11,25-17,25-21 triumph over 25,25-10,25-19 semifinal win over champions, who trailed 35-32 at half- 867-6931 or e-mail *; the host Hawks. Wyandotte Mount Carmel. time. Alberts at .¾ ' The Warriors, 28-4-4 overall advance to Lutheran Westiand ousted Taylor Baptist The Bears' bench outscored [email protected] the regional semifinals, 10 a,m. Saturday at Park in the other semifinal, 25-5,25-14,25- Schoolcraft, 29-7- Mott also outre- Auburn Hills Oakland Christian vs. the 15, as Refenes had 12 kills and three aces. bounded the Ocelots, 39-28. Diesels tryouts Grosse Pointe Woods University-Liggett Other standouts for the Warriors included SCHOOLCRAFT 93, GLEN OAKS 60: Nate Minnoy Tryouts for the Detroit champion. Kayla Gieschen (five kills, six aces, six digs); scored 26 points and pulled down 10 rebounds Diesels, a minor league i '1 thought we played well and accom Lauren Schwecke (seven kills); Lauren as Schoolcraft College (23-9) rolled to a football team for ages18- plished our mission," Lutheran Westiand Gieschen and Jongsma (seven assists each); NJCAA-District 8 quarterfinal victory over Glen and-up, will be from : Oaks CC (18-11) in a game played Thursday coach Kevin Wade said. "We look forward to and Katey Ramthun (three solo blocks). afternoon at Kalamazoo VaQey CC. 2:30-5:30 p.m. Saturday, next weekend. If we play well, I feel we have Jongsma also recorded four aces. Jon Yeazel added 22 points for the victorious March 10 at High Velocity a chance to make a deep run." Ocelots, who led 42-21 at halftone. Sports Center, located at Kayla Gieschen had nine kills and 10 digs Glenn wins opener Josh Samarco (Belleville) and Korey Spates 46245 Michigan Avenue, to pace the Warriors, while sophomore In Thursday's Class A district opener, added 14 and 10, respectively. Jerome Hutchins • Canton. ""'•. teammate Becca Refenes finished with seven Westiand John Glenn needed five games to added nine points and six assists, while 7-foot The cost is $30 petp; Mils, fivesol o blocks, six digs and three ace beat host Ypsilanti, 25-16,22-25,25-9,20- center Gabriel Garcia grabbed a team-high 11 person. v serves. 25,15-5. Sophomore Brittany Holbrook had {]STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER rebounds. The Diesels will once Setter Lauren Gieschen added 12 assist- 14 Mils and five blocks, while senior Virginia Spates had a team-high seven assists. • again play all their home Schoolcraft shot 60 percent from the floor to-kills and six aces, while setter Julie Butler added 12 kills and six blocks to lead Lutheran Westiand sophomore Becca Refenes, games at Livonia Franklin (39-of-65) and ouljebounded the Vikings, 46- . Jongsma finished with 11 assists. the Rockets' attack. shown here in an earlier Metro Conference 33. High School > Lauren Adlof had six kills to lead the Kirstin Kirk and Amber Sportsman led match, was a catalyst in Friday's Class D Cortez Smith led Glen Oaks with 19 points. For more information, Hawks, who finished the year 22-5-4. Setter the defense with 21 and 15 digs, respectively, district conquest at Westiand Huron Valley Cordale Boyd and Cornell Collins added 15 and call (313) 294-0890. Amanda Gruenewald collected 13 assists. for Glenn. Lutheran. 10, respectively. B2 (W) Observer S Eccentric | Sunday, March A, 2007 www.hometowntife.com THE WEEK AHEAD BOYS BASKETBALL p.m.; (C) Pontiac Notre Dame Prep vs. (D) Saturday, March 10 Sunday, March 4 DISTRICT PAIRINGS Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook, 7:30 p.m. Division I state finals Madonna vs. Viterbo (Wis.), 11:30 a.m. coach takes SC reins CLASS A Wednesday, March 7: Detroit Murray-Wright at EMU's Jones Natatorium, noon. Madonna vs. Jamestown (N.D.), 1:30 p.m. at LIVONIA STEVENSON vs. A-B winner; Detroit University Prep vs. C- GIRLS GYMNASTICS Monday, March 5 , Monday, March 5: (A) Redford Union vs. (B) D winner, 7:3 p.m. Friday-Saturday, March 9-10 Madonna vs. Peru St. (Neb.), 11:30 a.m. Redford Thurston, 5:30 p.m.; (C) Livonia Friday, Marcii 9: Championship final, 7:30 State finals at Troy Athens, TBA. Madonna vs. William Penn (la.), 1:30 p.m. Stevenson vs. (D) Livonia Churchill, 7 p.m. p.m. (Winner advances to the regional semifi MEN'S COLLEGE BASEBALL Wednesday, March 7 BY TIM SMITH to what Bill's Wednesday, March 7: Farmington vs. A-B win nals at Warren Woods Tower vs. Detroit Sunday, March 4 Madonna vs. Bethany Luth. (Minn.), 12:30 STAFF WRITER accomplished in ner, 5:30 p.m.; Livonia Franklin vs. C-D Win Renaissance district champion.) (at Santa Rosa, Pace, Fla.) p.m. his 10 years" at ner, 7 p.m. CLASS D Madonna vs. Purdue-Calumet, 1:30 p.m. Madonna vs. St. Mary (Tex.), 3 p.m. Schoolcraft College's new Schoolcraft. Friday, March 9: Championship final, 7 p.m. at REDFORD COVENANT CHRISTIAN Madonna vs. Urbana (Ohio), 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 8 women's soccer coach brings a "To be fair, I. (Winner advances to the regional semifinals Tuesday, March 6: (A) Lutheran High Monday, March 5 Madonna vs. Judson (III.), 6 p.m. at Detroit Cass Tech vs. Detroit Central dis Westland vs. (B) Canton Agape Christian, 6 Madonna vs. Faulkner State Madonna vs. William Penn (la.), 8:30 p.m. wealth of experience from a haven't had a trict champion.) p.m.; (C) Redford Covenant Christian vs. at Bay Mtnette, Ala. (2), 11 a.m. ONTARIO HOCKEY LEAGUE number of metro Detroit high chance to see at ROMULUS Plymouth Christian.Academy, 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 6 Sunday, March 4 schools. Schoolcraft play Monday, March 5: (A) Westland John Glenn Thursday, March 8: Detroit Westside Madonna vs. Hannibal-LaGrange (Mo.) Whalers vs. Mississauga Ice Dogs 'Tfeel like the Larry Brown of in the past" vs. (B) Ann Arbor Huron, 7 p.m. Christian Academy vs. A-B winner, 6 p.m.; at Pace Fla. (2), 11 a.m. at Compuware Arena, 2 p.m. Shivraman Shivraman Tuesday, March 6: (C) Romulus vs. (D) Westland Huron Valley Lutheran vs. C-D win Wednesday, March 7 Thursday, March 8 high school soccer" joked 42- Ypsilanti, 5:30 p.m.; NEWSPAPERS \ Subscribe and get all your local news plus a little i something extra. Great Prices'. Fill in the order blank below and you're on your way to getting valuable information about your community- news you can use about local events, city government, local sports, schools, business and a whole lot more. •t. Plus, to thank you for your order, we'll include a s10 Target gift card! 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We'll rniss them a lot and And even with the graduation of star pitcher Erin they'll be hard to replace." Brockert (21-10,1.95 ERA in 2006) he isn't worried In the win over Northville, a about how competitive the Crusaders can be this rematch of last Saturday's spring - starting with an Arizona tournament early WLAA Tournament final, the this month. MU SPORTS INFORMATION 5-11 Krupsky led the way with "It's very exciting," said White, actually in his 17th Heather Richardson of Canton is one of the offensive cogs 19 kills and four blocks. Abron TOM HOFFMEYERI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER. season with the team including eight years as a for the Madonna softball team. She will bat in the middle also had 19 kills and three pitching coach. "It's by far the most outstanding tal of the lineup and play right field for head coach Al White. blocks. Churchill's Kelsey McKenzie (center) celebrates with teammates Jaclyn ent we've ever had." Digs leaders included Archer Gribeck (left) and Lauren Krupsky (right) after earning a point during Friday There is only one senior (pitcher Shannon Noder, Johnston (a transfer from Oakland Community (16), Anna-Marie Gatt (10) and night's district championship against Northville. 6-4 last year) and four juniors: pitcher Liz Ballinger, College). Kerr (9). McKenzie added 35 5-1 last year; outfielder Heather Richardson of Richardson hit just .248 a year ago, but White assists. wise, we matched up well. I what his team with a 43-6-3 Canton (.315, nine homers), catcher Stephanie Day said she "brings experience as a top-notch travel Joanna Foss, a 6-foot senior, thought every other part of our record could have done in a (Livonia Ladywood, .294) and first baseman player with the Compuware organization. She's just led Northville with 13 kills, but game was fabulous. But a criti different district. Christina Finch (.321 in an injury-riddled sopho a great kid, a good hitter." no other Mustang reached cal part of our game fell apart "I couldn't ask for more from more season). As for Johnston, White had some more raves to double figures. at the wrong time. When you my team," he said. "It's unfor- . That core is supported by some young players parcel out. "Our serve receive broke can't pass, you can't play." tunate they don't seed like they who could quickly establish themselves and boost "We've had outstanding shortstops in the 17 years down and generally we're Churchill advances to the do in Ohio. We had three top- the Crusaders right to the top of the Wolverine- we've had the program," he said. "She's by far the stronger than that," said regional semifinals, 10 a.m. 20 teams all in the same dis Hoosier Athletic Conference standings, where they best shortstop we've ever had. She is smooth. She Northville coach Steve Saturday at West Bloomfield to trict, then are some other dis are accustomed to. made one play today that I thought would be on Anderson, whose team reached face the Southfield district tricts that are not even compa-( "Everybody picked us for third, (but) I really ESPN at 6 p.m. She went to her left, got up and the finals with a 25-8, 25-20, champion. rable." think we're going to right there at number one," threw the runner out by two steps." 25-6 win over Canton. "I Meanwhile, Northville's emphasized White, whose team went 35-15 last Freshman Brittney Scero (Canton) is slated to thought hitting and blocking- Anderson could only ponder bemons@>oe.homecomm.net I (734) 953-2123 year. "If we can install a never-give-up, never-quit start at third base and will provide some power into (attitude) into these girls, like we have the last cou the leadoff position. ple years, I think that's going to play a big part into Backing them up in the infield will be three fresh this team's legacy. men: shortstop Ashley Bonsall (Livonia Franklin), "These are the hardest workers we've ever had. second baseman Samantha Bell and first baseman, This program is going in the right direction. I'm Caitlyn Sidor (Livonia Churchill), an All-State and AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION very excited." first-team All-Observer pick White also thinks the trip this week to the Tucson The mainstay of the outfield is Heather Invitational (12 games will work wonders for his Richardson, who will play right field and bat third team. in the order. "We're playing California teams the second day "She's my number three hitter," White said. "A lit FLUSHING and we know they're good," White noted. "They're tle bit of pressure is going to be on her." Leading always playing and they play outside. By us being so Joining her in the outfield will be sophomore young, I think it's going to help us down the road a Mary Kate Setta in left and Waterford Matt All- Expert Comes few years in knowing how to win." Stater Hannah Godfrey in center. Godfrey, a sopho ...at your home Without Brockert, who also hit .396 last season, more, "brings speed and is very good defensively/' Directly MU will rely on Noder to "keep us in the games. Setta hit .259 in part-time duty, but could break in 30 minutes or less She's going to have to step up." put with much-needed power numbers, White to You! The coach also expects Ballinger to throw a lot of noted. Outfield reserves include sophomore innings. But beyond those two, he isn't sure of his Kathleen Smiley (Walled Lake Western) and fresh staff. Sophomore Novi product Alyssa Wagner is the man Rachael Kethe. only 79.95 number three pitcher, but she is trying to overcome White also expects to get some offensive punch a shoulder injury. out of sophomore Alison Grant, who likely will be He does know he'll have rock-steady Day behind designated hitter. Last year, Grant paced MU with COMPLETE the plate. 45 RBI while batting .377- She is recovering from a "She knows how to catch," White said. "She knee injury, which might limit any time in the field . a 3 ALI CARS & TRUCKS! (she can catch and play first). caught four years at Ladywood." Illl, ••'-*•• t 'I1 III' • III ' Starting at first base will be Finch, who collected "We're definitely looking for power numbers out 1 five homers and 18 RBI in just 81 at bats in 2006. of her, both at DH and pinch hitting," White said. • •Hi •, li-i - * ii'Pii. -Ml • 'I'r • - "She missed half of last year, and we hope she'll be "We'll throw her in there down in Arizona." ready to go in Arizona." 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B4 (LW) Observer & Eccentric | Sunday, March 4,2007 www.hometowrSife.com free throws Sophomore forward Jamie Warren Immaculate Conception (1- - Stewart make four critical free 17). Yuriu Cherstylo and Steve - BOYS HOOPS Halash scored 15 and 10 pointy throws in the last minute en respectively, for the Bengals. route to a game-high 23 Lutheran Westland outscored the Chiefs 29-13 in the second half as 6- W.L CENTRAL 63, JOHN 6LENN 52: In points as Livonia Clarenceville 6 senior center Alex Edwards, who the consolation final Wednesday of • ended the regular season got into early foul trouble, scored all the Western Lakes Activities"'. -V Friday with a 57-56 boys bas seven of his points and grabbed Association playoffs, Walled Lake • ketball victory at Hazel Park. nine rebounds to help lead the Central (12-8) was led by Joe "; Sophomore center Jeremy comeback. Marshall's 16 points and Brandon» ' Gainer added 16 points and 13 Senior center Shane Daly scored Joseff's 15 in a win over Westland' CLARK f rebounds for the TYojans, who all 15 of his points in the opening John Glenn (14T6) in a game5played; overcame a 32-26 halftime half for New Boston. at Plymouth High. Senior guard Tim Collins added Keshawn Martin and Austin of deficit. Anderson scored 15 and 13, respec Point-guard Lonnie Fairfax 11 of his 13 also during the first two periods. tively, for the Rockets. s also played a solid floor game "We made some adjustments at Central led 29-25 at the half and with eight assists and six halftime," Lutheran Westland coach 42-37 with eight minutes to play. points as Clarenceville Dan Ramthun said. "We stepped up The Vikings were 7-of-10 from the . improved to 6-14 overall. and shut down their two big boys free throw line; Glenn went l-for-2 Goran Giuricci scored 23, with some help-side defense. It was from the stripe. including seven three-pointers a-good team effort." Glenn trailed just 49-45 with for the Vikings (5-15). LIGHT & LIFE 50, HURON VALLEY 23: 3:44 left thanks to a three-point play from Dorian Prather, however, . LUTH. WESTLAND 56, N.B. HURON 54: Aaron Layne-poured in a game-high the Vikings reeled off anil-2^«m to Sophomore forward Sam 21 points Friday to lead Taylor Light seal the deal. ^ • Ahlersmeyer came up with the and Life Christian (10-10) past t BAPTIST PARK 67, HURON VALLEY 3t: game-winning basket with only 11 Westland Huron Valley Lutheran Caleb Thompson scored 22 points seconds left Thursday to propel (2-18) in a non-conference Monday to lead Taylor Baptist'Park Lutheran High Westland (12-7) to a encounter. of Christian (13-6, 6-1) past Westland . non-conference win at New Boston Kurt Metzger tallied nine points Huron Valley Lutheran (1-17, Qr§) . Huron-(4-15). for the Hawks, who trailed 24-15 at President's in a Michigan Independent Athletic Ahlersmeyer finished with 15 halftime. Conference-Red Division game. points and nine rebounds for the HURON VALLEY 53, IMMAC. CONCEP Robby Miller added 16 for.3% Warriors, who fought back from a TION 41: Senior forward Kurt Award Winning victorious Wildcats, who improved 41-27 halftime deficit. Metzger tallied a team-high 16 to 5-1 in the MIAC-Red. ^ZJ- ... mri-'T'-**. ' -. . *. Senior guard Kyle Ramthun points Thursday as host Westland Bryan Gruenewald tallied seVen added 15 points, while sophomore Huron Valley Lutheran (2-17) tor the Hawks. forward Josh Haller added 13. • earned the victory over visiting stuns Lady receive a f'i Seemingly in the blink of an The closest the Lady eye, a great season is over for , COLLEGE HOOPS Ocelots would get the rest of Schoolcraft College's women's the game was three. Freshman basketball team. surge before intermission, forward Antoinette Brown (10 The Lady Ocelots, riding on leading 35-28 at intermission. points, 12 rebounds) hit a top of the Michigan Although the Lady Ocelots layup to cut Lakeland's lead to Community College Athletic started the second half on fire, 53-50 with about J.X mimjtes iiiimiitti Association-Eastern outscoring the Lakers 12-4 to to go and Schoolcraft trailed • Conference standings all sea take a 40-39 advantage with just 67-64 with 1:29 rehiain- son and one of the best junior 15 minutes remaining, they ing when Walker-Price con college teams in the country, couldn't sustain their rally nected on her third triple of failed to win a single postsea much longer. the day. son game. Schoolcraft did take leads of But Lakeland forward^ They lost 73-70 Thursday 42-41 (on a layup by freshman Jessica Davis (27 points^it afternoon to Lakeland (Ohio) forward Shana King) and 45- three of four free-throw in a District H playoff contest 43 (on a trey by freshman chances in the final minute at Oakland Community guard Adrena Walker-Price, and Schoolcraft had too much College's Highland Lakes 12 points), but Lakeland of a deficit to overcome. campus. bounced back with a three- Other Schoolcraft contribu Schoolcraft (25-5) took a ball by Dominique tors included sophomore cen 14-12 lead with 11 minutes to Washington and subsequent ter Maricka Seay (nine points, go in the first half on two free layup by KeyAuna Jenkins (17 seven boards) and freshman +l I"! 'I'1' -~ by Ashley Sibby (20 points, nine rebounds) to take guard and Wayne Memorial but the Lakers (17-13) a 48-45 margin with 13 min grad LaDwan Jones (eight ltrol with a 23-14 utes left. points). 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You need to talk to your boyfriend and mid out why he thinks his grades are slipping. Let him know that you fee) his parents blame you and that it makes you uncomfortable. Then, develop a plan that allows the two of you to spend time together, but also allows your boyfriend to get his homework done. Maybe you can study together or do homework together. It might be a good idea to agree to "together Monica time" as long as you 2006 Grand Marshal! Brian Bonner, and United Irish Societies officers Curtis Anderson, Dennis Hayes and Mary Lou McKelvey paint shamrocks on Michigan Avenue. Fulton both have your homework and studying done. This way, your boyfriend's grades might improve and his parents might feel more comfortable with him spending hi? time with you. home and do homework. But my friends keep coaxing me and! end up procrastinating and hanging out with them instead of doing homework. I still want a social life. What should I do? Procrastination King Garden City The simple answer is Just Do It! Make the choice to do your homework and then follow through. Your friends should understand and LINDA ANN CHQMIN support your decision. If they don't, STAFF WRITER you might want to ask yourself if In all of the excitement, Steve Zanetti these are the kinds of friends you One of Mike Kelly's favorite parts of the doesn't want anyone to lose sight of the true need in your life. After a long day at Detroit St. Patrick's Day Parade is the painting of In 2005 parade chairman Mike Kelly (right) was meaning of the St. Patrick's Day Parade step* school, it might be hard to head shamrocks on Michigan Avenue Friday, March 9. assisted by Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano. ping off at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 10, in home and hit the books again. Give The event kicks off the weekend when 30 mem Ferndale. The event is sponsored by the yourself some time to relax and hang ber organizations of the United Irish Societies in February. Maureen, a member of Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Norman out with your friends. But set a time (UIS) gather to celebrate their heritage. Ancient Order of Hibernians, Rose Kennedy O'Brien division in Oakland County, and when you will start your homework, The 49th annual parade steps off at 2 p.m. Division, marches in the parade as does Mike. travels from St. James Church on Woodward and then make sure you do it! from Michigan and Sixth and travels to 14th The day begins with the UIS organizations and 8% Mile north to Nine Mile then west to Remember, you are the one in charge through historic Corklown on Sunday, March II. gathering for a 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Patrick's Liveraois and ends at the American Legion. of this. You have been letting your Kelly and Joe Parsky of Huntington Woods co- Senior Center and Parish, 58 Parsons at Afterwards awards will be given out at Kosie friends convince you to blow off your chair the parade that turns Detroit green. Woodward. Afterward, the Motor City Striders Q'Grady's on Troy Street. For more informa homework. It's time you made the "It's a family day to reflect on our Irish heritage present the Corktown races, a fund-raiser for the tion, call (248) 541-2500. choice to do what's right for you! and honor our ancestors to cany on our tradi St. Patrick's Senior Center in Detroit at 11:30 The parade was held in Royal Oak for the tions, and to promote Corktown and Detroit," a,m. For information, call Parsky at (313) 885- first four years. This year, the Ferndale How many years of college did you said Mike Kelly, a Livonia resident and member 4772. Downtown Development Authority is co- a? of the Knights of Equity and Ancient Order of The theme of this year's parade is From sponsoring the event. Curious Hibernians, Stephen Walsh Division. Famine to Fortune - The Celtic Tiger since "The most important thing is the celebra* Garden City Kelly's grandparents came from County Mayo. Ireland has progressed from one of the poorest tion of St. Patrick, our patron saint of His wife Maureen's grandparents, the countries in the European Union to one of the Ireland," said Zanetti, parade chairman. This is an out-of-the-ordinary O'Sullivans, came from County Clare. Maureen question for a teen advice column. At and Mike co-chair the annual parade fund-raiser PLEASE SEE CELEBRATION, C3 PtEASESFE PARADE, C3 first, I didn't think I would put it in. But I started thinking that some of you are probably wondering the same thing. I completed my bachelor of arts degree at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. I graduated with a double major in psychology and philosophy and a minor in sociology. It took five years for me to complete all the degree requirements while I continued to work two part- time jobs. In addition, I am Hearing the end of my studies for a master of arts degree in clinical psychology; I am currently in my last quarter. This 8Y LINDA ANN CHGMIN degree has taken me 5 1/2 years to STAFF WRITER For those who enjoy dancing, gramming to reach out to community complete, since I continued working Channel Six will play a wide range of members of all ages, membership, and in my career while raising a family. Paula Gangopadhyay won't be wear music from the 1940s to today. funding. My education experiencelias been ing a Renaissance-style gown to the Tickets are $85, $35 of which is tax- "We currently have student and fam awesome and I encourage everyone annual Plymouth Community Arts deductible. For more information, call ily members. We want to begin focus to continue learning about things Council dinner dance auction on (734) 416-4278. ing on expanding retail business and that interest them after high school March 9, but she is encouraging guests "The Renaissance theme ties in with corporate memberships. It is very ends. In my house, we have a motto: to come in costume. revitalization efforts we are undertak important for the entire community to "Today, do your best, have fun, and Every year, arts council patrons look ing this year," said Gangopadhyay, who support the arts," said Gangopadhyay. learn something you didn't know forward to dressing up according to the plans to wear a casually elegant gown. 'As far as funding, we're looking into yesterday!" theme of the gala and 2007 should be Gangopadhyay became the arts coun expanding corporate support, seeking no exception. In past years, women and cil's executive director in July. new grants from foundations as well as men turned out in Denim and "The council is going to be turning the state. We just received a $15,000 Monica Fuiton is the supervisor of the Diamonds. 40 in 2009- As part of strategic plan grant from the Michigan Humanities Family Resource Center in Garden City work This year, An Artful Affair is drawing ning we have embarked on a cam Council. BILL BRESLER STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ing on youth and family problems. She can be on a Renaissance theme for the affair paign, Countdown to 40." "It's all about rebirth, revitalization." reached by e-mail at monicsfultonfsbcglob- that takes place 6 p.m. to midnight Proceeds from the dinner dance and In addition to inviting guests to New Plymouth Community Arts Council al.net. Friday, at Laurel Manor, 3900O its silent and live auctions will help director Paula Gangopadhyay came from Schoolcraft in Livonia, fund three main areas of growth: pro PLEASE SEE RENASSSANCE, C2 the Public Museum of Grand Rapids. C2 (LWReGc) Observer S Eccentric | Sunday, March 4,2007. www.tiometownlife.com 8Y LINDA ANN CHOMIN heads off when I get together showed it to Fox Television STAFF WRITER with people I know." Network who turned it down Rice was too busy practicing tfAf then we went to Fox News Ned Rice is a little nervous with the football and varsity Channel and they said yes. After about whether or not the Fox swim teams at Stevenson High the first two pilots they said we News Channel is going to pick School in Livonia to even think can do two more, but haven't up his pilot series, The 1/2 Hour about comedy as a career until been picked up weekly." News Hour, but he's got the go his student years at the Rice admits to thinking about ahead to tape two more shows. University of Michigan in Ann ideas for the show around the Rice never dreamed that one Arbor. clock, but he isn't waiting to see s day he'd be writing comedy let "I did standup at the if The1/* Hour News Hour sur ** A A . alone reaching millions of view Michigan Union and afterward vives. ._*•* %« ers. At 10 p.m. Sunday, March went to New York, but it's pretty In between taking his three Bidding on auction items is always one of the most exciting parts of the 4, the mock news show returns tough but it helped me get into dogs to the park across the Plymouth Community Arts Council's gala evening. after debuting on Feb. 18. TV writing," said Ned Rice, a street from his condo in Marina "It's kind of like when you 1977 Stevensdn High School Del Ray with his wife Michelle, watch Saturday Night Live's graduate. "It helps you to leara Rice is writing a funny love museums, sports events and Weekend Update, a parody of how to write a joke." story about an unlikely teen zoos. We will be publishing a list the news. We're pretending In 1989 Rice started penning beauty queen. of items on the Web site that it's evening news with two scripts for Remote Control on Mary Rice says Ned has FROM PAGE Ct (www.plymoutharts.com). anchors, a man and a woman, MTV and by 1992 had moved to This photograph of Ned Rice was always been funny. She's come in Renaissance attire, vol "So many of us do these fund and sometimes bring on guests the West Coast. In California he taken at the Academy Awards a few extremely proud of her son unteers plan to decorate the hall raisers," said Gangopadhyay. or correspondents," said Ned bounced from the Fox show, years ago. At the time Rice was who's been living in California at Laurel Manor with pillars and "This is the arts council's major Rice, 1/2 Hour News Hour's Comic Strip Live, to the Chevy writing for Bill Maher and the show, for the last 20-years. busts of David, Michelangelo's fund-raiser and supports arts head writer and co-creator. Chase show for four weeks then Politically Incorrect, which was up for "When he was about two my classic sculpture. education for the entire western "I'm excited about this show onto Jay Leno for two years an award. father looked at him and said "We want to kind of create that Wayne area. When funding for because it's always great to have before settling as a writer with that boy is a regular clown," said ambiance" said Gangopadhyay. schools is declining it's important a show of your own on. I feel Bill Maher for the next 7% years. Mary Rice of Livonia. 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I have five and Harvard-trained attorney The country's pretty well split between red and blue the last boys and two girls and we who quit law to write for David couldn't stop laughing." Letterman, and Julia Gorin, a two elections" said Rice, 48. ,® stand-up comedian, work on "We put a show together and mos did a video presentation and [email protected] | (734) 953-2145 Free European Vacation Seminar "Toasted Schmoasted ••• Dream. Pack. And leave with AAA Travel and Trafalg; We're Oven BakedTM March 12th 6pm i*lll!ll!IIUIIII!lllllSm**. Vista Tech Center Schoolcraft College $ RSVP no later than March 11 th by catling SAVE up to 2.00 734.844-0146 ot 734-462-7000 STOP INTO YOU LOCAL AAA OFFICE 50off AND BOOK YOUR NEXT VACATION WITH THE BEST!! 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"We have a calling of at the Dickinson Center, media with Audrey DiMarco- March 15 and features speak the clans, the Irish families that 18000 Newburgh, between Terry. er Edee Joppich discussing march," said Kelly. 'We have nov Six and Seven Mile, Livonia. Workshops focus on mono design and composition. The elty groups like high school For more information, call types with Lily Dudgeon dur group's spring show will be bands, pipe bands, dignitaries, Laraine Walowich at (734) ing one or two day sessions held May 1-31 at Livonia City Roger McCarville and the 838-1204 or send e-mail to March 30-31, using the wet- Hall. There is also the oppor United Wheelchair Association, vaalinfo @ sbcglobal.net. in-wet watercolor technique tunity to exhibit in Art from and Wayne County Sheriff Among the daytime and to p.aint spring flowers April the Heart, Livonia's annual Warren Evans leading the evening offerings are creative 19-21 (Joppich), and spatter arts and crafts fair, to be held mounted division. New this year paintings classes with Marj painting flowers and gardens June 9-10. is the Irish Setters Association. Chellstorp, drawing and por May-18-19 (Chellstorp). For details, call VAAL pres Afterwards, we go back to our traiture with Lin Baum, new Gwen Tomkow shows how to ident Virginia Bosak at (734) organization for corned beef and ways with watercolor with use a variety of brushes to 432-5976. cabbage and Irish entertain The Birmingham Celtic Pipes and Drums Corps leads off the St. Patrick's Day ment." Parade on Michigan Avenue Sunday, March 11. Karen Tait leads the Birmingham Celtic Pipes and forward to doing a little pub during the parade. "There are Animal Welfare Society and Drums Coips, She and husband crawling after the parade and. clown groups, a Detroit Fire fc Small Paws Rescue, Michigan- George, a piper, have marched in playing a few tunes, having a Department clown team and FROM PAGE C1 based nonprofits. We hope to the parade for 30 years. This glass of Guinness and going on funny fire engines, something for reach 150 this year. We're still year, George will watch from the to the next. Alcohol is not everybody, color guards from the "We started the parade looking for walkers. sidelines because of his arthritic allowed during the parade as the VFW and American Legion, and. because we needed to cele "This is going to be huge. I hips. George has been playing day is for families. clans of families like the brate the Irish in the area, to don't think they've ever shut bagpipes for 35 years and still "It's always a good, happy day CMalleys. It's a very welcoming celebrate Irish heritage, to down Woodward at this end rehearses with the band every for everybody" said Dennis event. show pride, to bring the Irish for a parade. Tuesday night at Birmingham Hayes, United Irish Societies We hope to see you there. We community together, and to O'Brien is bringing Larry, Chysler Jeep, the Troy dealership president. "Prior to the first want people to realize what a help the businesses and pro her lSyz-year-old Irish that sponsors the corps. George parade in Dearborn there were a wonderful city we still have in mote goodwill. It's a family- Wolfhound/Briard. Livernois and the band perform the rest of couple of small parades on the Detroit. The suburbs need the oriented parade, not all floats. is carrying Truffles, her Bichon the year at concerts, parties and west side by a parish priest. It city; the city needs the suburbs." It's marchers and clans. i in a backpack. Once' again this weddings around town was moved to Detroit and we've For more information, visit Everybody's welcome to year they will be giving out (www.celtic-pipes-and- had them on Woodward then www.detroitirish.org. march. We're a nonprofit shamrock cookies from their drums.com). Daughter Kristen Michigan Avenue ever since. organization and it costs for Uppity Puppy shop to the Tait, a percussionist with the We've had people get married [email protected] I (734) 953-2145 police overtime and city work dogs. Plymouth Symphony Orchestra, ers so a donation is welcome." Last year, Clancy Callahan teaches the drum corps. The Carolyn Christopher, a loved the homemade cookies band offers lessons in pipes and member of parade committee, Gwen Dietrich of Canton and her 5!/z- made from all natural ingredi drums, and is always looking for is inviting everyone to come month-old Irish Wolfhound, Clancy ents. The 5/2-month-old Irish individuals to join the 28 mem out and have a good time. Callahan, marched in the St. Patrick's Wolfhound marched in the bers ranging in age from 11 to 81. Christopher will be announc Day Parade in Royal Oak last year. parade in Royal Oak with his "The parade is just a wonder Buy One ing the parade on the judges' owner Gwen Dietrich of ful holiday for the Irish," said stand near the Twisted O'Brien of Ortonville and Canton. Karen Tait, the Pipe Major. I New York Strip Shamrock. Patty Livernois of West "Everybody's Irish that day," "We do fund-raisers for the "The restaurants will all Bloomfield. To register, call said Dietrich who's a mix of United Irish Societies so they I Steak or have entertainment," said (248) 336-2380. German, Austrian and give us the honor to lead the I Lake Superior Christopher, who lives in "We're so excited," said Ukrainian. "It was a green parade," added George Tait who's Berkley and works at O'Brien O'Brien. event. I like to think of it as a Scottish. "With bagpipes, there's I Whitefish Services, an automotive repair "We're asking $5 per furry St. Paddy's Mardi Gras-like not much difference between I facility in Ferndale where a child. Each furry child that celebration.". Irish and Scottish. We're all I Dinner green bus is housed and main pays $5 will get a shamrock brothers under the skin." Your choice of 2 sides, soup, ^D,NEIN0R -:J tained and decorated for the bandana. We're collecting the [email protected] j George is especially looking parades in Ferndale and 734-422-3440 salad, potatoes, vegetables. ^ rHaoy /,MT * $5 per walker to benefit the (734) 953-2145 7300 N. Merriman Must purchase 2 beverages. "^ "1" Detroit. M.> ...lu ...w. .H... .«— ^2 - »1" "We started the parade to bring a little bit of Irish to the suburbs. Last year, we had floats, bagpipes, and this year 0/ 12-MONTH FDIC INSURED we've asked the Ferndale /0 Honor Guard through the CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT Police Department to lead the ANNUAL PERCENTAGE YIELD parade." JP Financial Group Last year, a contingent of Serving Southeastern Michigan Since 19B1 A more than 100 dogs and their owners paraded behind the Clancy clan. The effort is being Souihiield, Michigan organized again this year by JeffPerlstein& Jonathan Polter Uppity Puppy co-owners Kim A CD Referral and Insurance Provider $10,000 Minimum ' Subject to Availability ?iTT Penalty for Early Withdrawal PROBLEMS? 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Macy's • ticketmaster.com Call (734) 432-5804 today to register charge-by phone 248-433-1515 Groups of 10 or more SAVE! 313-471-3099 36600 Schoolcraft Road I t«iivft«$rrv Livonia, Ml 481 SO C4 (*) Observer & Eccentric | Sunday, March 4,2007 ANNOUNCEMENTS www.hometowntife.com CLASS REUNIONS WEDDING ENGAGEMENTS As space permits, the Observer S loret@wideopenwest for details. Cost classes welcome. Contact Helen Eccentric Newspapers print, without is $90.00 per person, complete with Knights at (734)285-4927 or Ralph Cole-Keyes charge, announcements of class dinner, open bar, memory book, cham Brighton at (734)513-7499. Gerald and Patricia Cole of reunions. Send the information to pagne toast and much more: Detroit Southwestern Wyandotte announce the Reunions, Observer & Eccentric Detroit Cooley Class of 1957 engagement of their daughter, Newspapers, 36251 Schoolcraft, Classes of 1967,1968 A 50-year reunion is being planned for Kelly Shannon Cole to Justin Livonia, Ml 48170. Please include the Reunion 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sep. 29, September 2007. Looking for January Michael Keyes of Westland. date of the reunion, one contact per 2007, at Laurel Manor, Livonia. and June graduates. If interested in The bride-to-be is a graduate son, and a telephone number. Discounted tickets before March 1. attending or know of the whereabouts of the University of Michigan Contact Dave Junquist at (810)667-9131, of other classmates, contact Angie and a teacher at the Burger REUNIONS Websitewww.geocities.com/cooleyre- (Conz) Maccani at (313) 532-4379 or School in Garden City. unions67. All classmates are encour Ken Suski at (313) 291-5450. The prospective groom is the Berkley High School aged to register for inclusion in mem Epiphany Grade School son of Russ and Cathy Keyes of Class of 1987 ory book at Class of 1966 Westland. He is a graduate of wedding is planned for Gfbsse A 20-year reunion in planned for Nov. www.classreport.drg/usa/mi/detroit/co A 40-year reunion is in the planning Eastern Michigan University He Presbyterian Church with 24,2007. Looking for all current con oiey/1967 stages for the summer of 2006. and a teacher in Wyandotte at Pastor Karl Travis officiating. A tact info for alumni from class of 1987, Detroit Derby Contact Dorothy at (248) 477-9478 or the Lincoln Center. reception will be held at Grosse Contact Kim (OeWilde) Everingham at Class of 1957 [email protected]. A Saturday, June 30, 2007 He Golf and Country Club: (734)422-0087 or e-mail info to kim- A 50th reunion is planned for Sept. 7, Ferndale Lincoln High Marino-Curtiss [email protected]. Reunion web 8, and 9,2007, at the Thomas Edison Class of 1947 January and June Caroline Suzanne Curtiss and site is www.BHSreunion1987.com for inn, Port Huron. Seeking lost gradu 60th class reunion, Aug. 3,4 and 5 at Mark Ashton Marino were wed further information and details. ates, January/June classes. If you are The Hilton Hotel on Crooks Road in July 8, 2006, at Our Lady of Stout-Cios Bishop Borgess not yet on the mailing list, please Troy. For information or details con Good Counsel Church in David and Lynn Stout of Class of 1987 email [email protected] or call tact : Treva (Poweil)Hamili, 248-667- Plymouth with the Rev. John Fremont announce the engage A 20-year reunion, Sept. 15,2007, at (248)642-0249. 1601, [email protected] or, Dick Sullivan officiating. ment of their daughter, Sarah the Livonia Marriott. Contact Detroit Girls Catholic Central Reising, 248-623-9060, dreisings@sbc- The bride is the daughter of Marcel Stout, to William Clos, [email protected] for more Class of 1967 globai.net James and Suzanne Curtiss of the son of Charles and information. Searching for classmates of the class Fordson High School Plymouth. She is a 1995 gradu Elizabeth Clos of Plymouth. Dearborn Fordson of 1967 for a 40th reunion this sum Class of 1969 ate of Mercy High School, a The bride-to-be, a West Class of 1977 mer/fall. Contact Diane Kangas (Krok) Pianning a reunion for 2007. Please 1999 graduate of the University Bloomfield resident, earned A 30-year reunion, Friday, Aug. 3 to at (586)446-9011 or Mary Mezzardi, contact Kathy Nisun at (248) 363-5679 of Michigan and 2002 graduate bachelor's and masters' degrees . Sunday, Aug. 5,2007. Contact Val (Winowiecki) at or e-mail: [email protected] or Kathy of Notre Dame Law School. She from Michigan State University Schulte tWrenbeck) at [email protected]. Shoebritige @ Kiivingston@nu- . is an attorney with the firm of and is an elementary art [email protected] with your current Detroit Henry Ford core.com. Leader, Berkon. teacher in the Troy School address and phone number. Class of 1967 Garden City High School The groom is the son of District. Dearborn Edsel Ford A 40th reunion will be held 6:30-11:30 Class of 1987 Anthony and Deborah Marino The prospective groom, also Class of 1967 p.m. Saturday, Sept 8, at Laurel Manor Searching for all class of '87 Alumni of Mandeville, Louisiana. He is of West Bloomfield, is a gradu Kate Glancy and bridesmaids A 40-year reunion 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Special Event Center in Livonia. for a 20-year reunion. Need to find a 1994 graduate of Holy Cross ate of Eastern Michigan Nicole DeMol and Melissa Aug. 4,2007, at Doubletree Hotel, Seeking January, June and summer current information on alumni (name, High School, a 1998 graduate University and the Michigan Clos. The prospective groom is Dearborn. Hors d'oeuvres and cash graduates from 1967. For information, address, phone, email, etc.). Contact of the University of Notre State School of Law, and is an to be attended by Best Man bar, approximately $35. For informa call Ellen (Neihoff) VanderRoest at [email protected] Dame and a 2001 graduate of attorney with Asker Clos &: Andrew Clos and groomsmen tion, call Cheryl Riske Brown at (248)684-7705 or email chuckandeS- or call Sheryll (Pietryka) Catton at Northwestern Law Schoo. He is Perlmuter, P.C., in Westland. Thomas Clos, John Stout, , (313)336-0192 or e-mail [email protected]. (734) 367-0898. employed a real estate broker. A July 28, 2007 wedding is Rudolfo Pacheco and Paul [email protected] Detroit Holy Redeemer Class of 1997 The bride was attended by planned at Saint Mary's Urbiel. Detroit Chadsey Class of 1957 A 10-year reunion is pianned for June Kelly Ainsworth, maid of honor Catholic Church in Muskegon, The couple plans to take a Class of 1957 A 50-year reunion. Oct. 12,2007, at 9,2007, at the Crowne Plaza in and bride's friend; Kelly with Fr. Ernest Bernott officiat honeymoon cruise to the A 50th Reunion is being planned for O'Kelley KofC Council, Dearborn. In Romulus. For more information and to' Marion, groom's sister; Meghan ing. Western Caribbean before fet Sept. 29, at Weber's Inn in Ann Arbor. interested in attending or know the update your address,'visit the Covino, bride's friend; Jennifer The bride-to-be is to be tling into their home in West Looking for January, June and whereabouts or former classmates, reunion website at Eng, bride's friend; Rachel attended by Matron of Honor Bloomfield. Summer '57 graduates. If interested in contact John Duff at www.gchs97reunion.com. Stockhausen, bride's friend; attending or know of the whereabouts [email protected] or phone (734)261- Grosse Pointe North Elena Tantille, bride's cousin. of other classmates, contact Pat 3346. Class of 1991 The groom was attended by Gorski-Zielinski, (989) 366-9288. Detroit Mackenzie Call (800) 677-7800, visit www.taylor- Gregory Marino, best man and BIRTH Detroit Cody Class of 1957 reunions.com ore-mail: info@taylor- groom's brother; Ross Class of 1957 Looking for graduates to attend a reunions.com. Cannizaro, friend of the groom; Ella Grace Tomlinson A 50th reunion at the Embassy Suites, reunion scheduled for Oct. 19,2007. Ladywood High School Kevin Cantrelle, friend of the Jeff and Kelly Tomlinson of Livonia Call Eleanor at (734)425-8278. Class of 1967 groom; Brad Diggs, groom's Florence, Ky.s annouce the birth Oct. 5.2007. Cost is $90 per person, Detroit Western A 40-year reunion in planned for cousin; Kevin Diggs, grooms of their daughter, Ella Grace, complete with dinner; open bar, memo Class of 1962 . June 9-10,2007. Headquarters at cousin; and Stuart Marino, on Dec. 4, 2006. The ry book, CD, champagne toast and A 45-year reunion will be held in Sept., Courtyard by Marriott Laurel Park, groom's brother. Tomlinsons are former resi much more. This invitation is to all 15,2007 at Warren Valley Country Club, Livonia. Call Liz at (248)681-7768 or A reception was held at the dents of Livonia. . 50s' graduates. Deadline is June 25. Dearborn Heights. Seeking information email [email protected] for further Bay Pointe Golf Club in West Grandparents are John and Call 800-859-9502 or email on classmates from that year. All other information. Bloomfield. The couple honey Luanne Woodley of Livonia, mooned in Tahiti and Bora Len and Cindy Gallagher of Great-grandparents are Pat Bora. Clarkston and Mark and Hope of Livonia, IlsadeArmas They are making their home Monica Tomlinson of of Redford and Pat Cardinal of in Manhattan. Plymouth. Livonia. -# Mastersons celebrate **.* 50th anniversary .*Ar Edward H. and Helen V. e-mail' [email protected] (Gustus) Masterson of Livonia celebrated their 50th anniver sary March 2. The Mastersons were mar ried March 2,1957, at St. James BETTY BARNETT MORRIS TOIVO W. HUURTO Catholic Church in Ferndale. Age 84, of Bloomfield Township, died Age 90, March 1, 2007. Beloved hus February 19th in Miami, FL. She was band of the late Tna. Loving father of They have lived in Livonia for born October 26, 1922, in Pueblo, CO. Judith (Robert) Witt, Kathleen 45 years. Betty Morris was a graduate of Bentley and Cherly (James) Jones. The Mastersons have five Eastman School of Music. She taught Cherished grandfather of ten, great children: Edward Jr. of Edward Masterson has been Edward Masterson plays guitar. school in Grosse Pointe.MI, Upper grandfather of three. Funeral Friday 1 Darby, PA and the Birmingham PM (In-state 12 noon) at St.. John Westland; Kevin of Westland; retired for 20 years. Helen They will celebrate their School District until she retired in Lutheran Church, 13542 Mercedes, Leslie of Livonia; Steve of Masterson has been retired for anniversary March 10 at a party 1986. Predeceased by husband Eugene Redford. Visitation Wednesday 2-9 Livonia; and Shane of Livonia. 14 years. for 50 people at the Moose Morris in 2001, she is survived by one PM at THAYER-ROCK FUNERAL They have three grandchil The couple enjoy music, trav Hall. daughter, Betty Jeanne of Pembroke HOME, 33603 Grand River Ave., Pines, FL, one son, Charles Kevin of downtown Farmington, (1 blk. W. of dren. eling and playing cards. Miami, FL; and two grandchildren, Farmihgton Rd.). Memorial contribu Perry and Caryn. A service is sched tions may be made to the church. uled for March 9th at the Baptist www.thayer-rock.com Church in Great Valley, 945 N Valley Forge Rd, Devon, PA 19333. The fam 38 How to submit announcements to the Observer ily suggests memorial tributes may be jm = ¾¾ made in her name to the Humane Local engagement, wed ments, include: • Clergy's name Society or the Arthritis Foundation. iVf ay You ROBERT D. DEN UYL ding, anniversary and birth • Names, addresses and • Names and cities of all JFind announcements run in the cities for the bride, groom and attendants After a long battle with Sunday editions of the both sets of parents • Reception location HELENA M. HYMA Parkinson's disease Bob died Comfort in in his home in Vero Beach on Observer. • Where bride and groom • Honeymoon location Age"907 died February 28, 2007. February 25th, 2007. He was There is no charge to sub attended (or attend) high • City where couple will Beloved wife of the late George A., Family born October 14, 1926 in Detroit and school and college and years reside dear mother of George M. lived in .Grosse Pointe, Michigan. mit an announcement. (Annabelle). Grandmother of Ruthie After graduating from D.U.S. at 17 in Friends To obtain a copy of our graduated Please send photos in a ver (Eddie) Zelmanski, great-grandmoth 1944 he enlisted in the Merchant ^ forms for engagements,wed- • Where bride and groom tical format. If you are e-mail- er of Eddie; sister of Walter (Virginia) Marines in the second World War. dings, anniversaries and are employed ing a photograph, please send Messer and twin sister Elizabeth ,(the After the war he went to the University it as a "jpeg." late Earl) Halsey. Also survived by of Michigan for tw6 years and pledge births email Hugh Gallagher • Wedding date several' nieces and nephews. Chi Psi Fraternity. He transferred to OBITUARY at hgallagher@hometown- • Wedding location Photographs may be picked Memorial service was 11:00 a.m. the University of Colorado in Boulder POLICY life.com. • Daytime phone number up after publication; or Saturday at Kirk in the Hills and graduated with an M.B.A. in June, Or send the following infor and e-mail address in case we enclose a self-addressed, Presbyterian Church, 1340 W. Long 1949. Seven days later he and the for The first five"billed " lines of Lake, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302- mation to Hugh Gallagher, have any questions. stamped envelope. mer Andrea Jorgenson were married in an obituary are published at If you have questions regard 1335. Memorials to the church. Kenilworth, Illinois on June 18. They 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia MI For wedding announce no cost. All additional lines ing your announcement, call lived in Birmingham, Michigan and will be charged at $4 per line. 48150: ments, include: moved to Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, You may place a picture of For engagement announce • All of the above, plus (734) 953-2149. LILLIAN MILCZAREK where they still have a home. They have three children, Douglas Den Uyl your loved one for an Age 92 of Oxford, OH formerly of 1950, Bruce Den Uyl 1952, Marcia additional cost of only $6. Punta Gorda, FL and Garden City, MI. Dietz 1955.He started his own Symbolic emblems may be She passed away February 5, 2007 at Manufacturer's Rep. business in 1957 included at no cost (example: McCullough-Hyde Hospital. She was and besides work he loved sports, American Flags, religious born January 17,1915 in Detroit, MI, especially handball, tennis and wind symbols, etc.) MISC. SINGLES the daughter of Wladyslpw Dul and surfing and traveling to many places. mingling between 6-7'p.m. with Breakfast meeting Alexsandra (Szram) Dul. She was a Moon-dusters announcements at 7 p.m. Dinner is Saturday, March 17, at Leon's Family member of the Oxford, OH Kingdom He has a home at Macatawa, Michigan Deadlines: near Holland, where his father Simon Ballroom Dancing to 3 live band every optional and is off the menu. For Dining, 30249 Ford Road, Garden City. Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. Services Friday 4:30 PM for Sunday and his mother Marjorie grew up Saturday 8:30-11 p.m. at the Livonia more information contact Diane at' For details, contact Kathy M at will be private and at the convenience before moving to Detroit. Besides his Wednesday Noon for Thursday of the family. Avance Funeral Home wife, he has a brother Richard and Obituaries received after these deadlines Civic Center, 15218 Farmington Road, (248) 347-0379 or stop by our booth (734)513-9479. & Crematory, Fairfield, OH is serving will be placed in the next available issue. Livonia. Admission: guest/$6, associ- at the Michigan Goif Show held on Lenten Mass the family. For condolences, more seven grandchildren, Julia and family information and loving Deborah Den Uyl, Clark and Eric Den ates/$5.50, members/$5. Dress: March 9-11 at the Rod Financial 9 a.m. Sunday, March 25, Felician thoughts at: Uyl, and Lindsey, Andria and Erica e-mail your obit to Ladies - date style clothes, gentle Showplace, 46100 Grand River, Novi. Sister Chapei at Madonna University, Dietz. He is a 60 year member of the [email protected] men - jackets and ties. Cali Joe www.avancefuneralhome.com D.A.C. of Detroit and also belongs to 36600 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia. Use the 100 Club. A service will be held on or fax to: Castrodaie (248} 968-5197, •• Newburgh exit. Breakfast to follow Attn: Obits c/o Charolette Wilson BETHANY SUBURBAN WEST Saturday at 11:00 A.M. at Trinity' Mass, for details contact Kathy M1 ROBERT W. WILLIAMS 734-953-2232 Episcopal. Church in Vero, the'3rd of Shamrock card and game night (734)513-9479. Age 86, February 27, 2007. March. Another service will be For more information call: THE AMERICAN SINGLES'GOLF Beloved husband of planned in the spring in Bloomfield Charolette Wilson ASSOCIATION Friday, March 9, at St. Linus Activity Together Dance Constance. Loving father of Hills, MI, so the grandchildren can 734-953-2070 Center, 6466 Evangeline, Dearborn 8 p.m. Saturday, March 31, at St Carol (Richard) LaPensee, attend. In lieu of flowers, memorials Open House Heights. Admission will be a dish of Robert Bellarmine, 27101W. Chicago, may be sent to the Humane Society, or Liz Keiser Gerald (Brenda) and Bruce (Heidi). 734-953-2067 Thursday, March 15 at the Bahama food to pass and $5 at the door. Redford. Limited to 450 paid admis Dear grandfather of Nick and the Parkinson's Foundation or Hospice Christopher LaPensee, Mary and in Vero or Bloomfield. Arrangements or toll free Breeze Restaurant, 19600 Haggerty Refreshments will be supplied. For * sions only. Proper attire. $12 admis Elizabeth Williams. No services. 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While recuperating from arthroscopic knee surgery, he contracted a staph infection and had to be admitted to St. Mary Mercy Hospital in Livonia. Upon release, his physi cian referred him to Dr. Bruce Ruben for treatment. After 1 1/2 months of intravenous antibiotics, McGhee was depressed to learn Wounds fester and fail to heal when not PHOTOS BY TOM HOFFMEYER STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER the infection returned only one week later. enough oxygen-enriched blood reaches the Dr. Bruce Ruben of 02, The Complete Hyperbaric, Infusion & Wound Care Center in Farmington Hills talks about the That's when Ruben suggested McGhee area. A single hyperbaric treatment increases benefits of Hyperbaric Chamber treatments. undergo hyperbaric oxygen therapy in a oxygen in the body by as much as 10 times. glass, cylindrical chamber at Ruben's 02, These high levels are carried in the blood to . The Complete Hyperbaric, Infusion & help heal wounds and damaged tissue. Wound Care Center in Farmington Hills. While 80 percent of Ruben's patients "I was fearful they might have to amputate Women's Resource Center at the college in After seven months on medical leave, receive hyperbaric therapy for diabetic my toe," said Martin. Livonia. McGhee was finally able to return to work as ulcers, bone infections or radiation damage "It's a most fantastic feeling," said Adams, a patrol officer thanks to 30 hyperbaric oxy from oral cancer treatments, the high-levels' UP AND AROUND "You don't feel anything. You're very com gen treatments. of oxygen can be used for a variety of condi Charlotte Adams was afraid doctors might fortable." "I kept thinking my infection would come tions including crush injuries caused by acci have to surgically remove her foot after a toe McGhee is claustrophobic as well so it back, but it didn't," said McGhee. dents, carbon monoxide poisoning and became infected while she was doing aero helped to be able to see wife Alicia standing smoke inhalation, brain and certain other bics in the swimming pool. The 85-year-old alongside the chamber. Ruben prefers the INFECTION NEARLY HEALED abscesses, skin grafts, and decompression Westland woman was unaware of the injury monoplace to the multiplace chambers Gene Dean looks comfortable inside the sickness. Ruben even treated one young girl due to neuropathy which can cause numb where several patients at a time receive ther chamber built for one person. The 54-year- with a nontraumatic brain injury. ness. apy. A monoplace chamber allows family old'Novi man is nearing the end of 40 treat- "In the 1950s the Navy realized those scuba "At one point I was unable to walk," said members to be in the same room with the merits for a bone infection that resulted from diving who would come up too fast would get Adams. "I'm claustrophobic and thought I'd patient. Mamie Martin shared her time an.,automobile accident. Ruben says Dean's the bends or decompression sickness," said never make it through the treatments, but inside the chamber with her niece and leg is 80 percent healed. Ruben. "Since then they've found excellent losing my foot did not to appeal to me." grand-niece. An infectious disease specialist, Ruben medical uses for the chamber." Once Adams overcame her fear of being "It's like taking a nap. You can take a nap, developed an interest in wound care about Mamie Martin suffered with a limb-threat trapped inside the chamber, she grew to like turn the TV on to a program I like," said four years ago. On Thursday, he installed a ening bone infection. After undergoing 40 the 1 1/2 to 2 hours she spent there for each Gene Dean. second chamber after seeing how hyperbaric hyperbaric oxygen treatments, the 90-year- treatment. Without the therapy she probably Except for a feeling of fullness in the ears, therapy saved the limbs of several patients at old Detroit woman is back doing housework wouldn't be able to attend a March 20 fund hyperbaric treatment is painless and heals the.center by inundating the body with oxy and looks forward to growing flowers and raiser at Schoolcraft College. Adams is a gen. vegetables in her garden this summer. member of the advisory board for the PLEASE SEE OXYGEN, NEXT PAGE ;:n#M -\ * . Get Happy. Greg K., Flat Rock, 185 lbs. 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MARY MERCY their success stories, answer your HOSPITAL questions and give you the life-saving W-f O A VlBMvO OP TFiNnTHIvUTH information you need to know. -©2007 JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Member FD1C POFOE08505204 www.hometownlife.com Observer S Eccentric | Sunday, March 4,2007 <*) CT MEDICAL DATEBOOK The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, dees to view the exhibit. There is a se> FROM PREVIOUS PAGE Michigan Chapter hosts Building arate admission charge for the exhibit/ prostate screening Catch your breath Emotional Bank Accounts, a program dedi Conrad speaks at 7 p.m. Thursday,!^' j wounds so effectively that Women's Lung Health Conference and cated to building safety and trust in rela March 8" on Our Health in a Picture: Is Ruben has not only added a luncheon begins at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, tionships tested by the challenges of MS an Image Worth a Thousand Words?; 8 second chamber at his St. Mary Mercy Hospital is optional. Appointments fill April 18, at the Troy Marriott Hotel. Hosted 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, at NMSS a.m. April 26, the topic is Can Michigan Farmington Hills center but hosting a Prostate Screening quickly. To register, call (734) by American Lung Association, the event Michigan Chapter Education Center, 21311 Make Employee Health a Competitive has become a partner in the and Men's Health Day 8 a.m. to 655-8963. features speakers on topics of interest to Civic Center Drive, Southfield. Cost is $5. Advantage?; 7 p.m. May 3, Why Should Infection Care Specialists at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 31, at It is suggested that men 40 laypersons and medical professionals Call (800) 243-5767. Bone Health Matter to You?; 7 p.m. May the Lake Center in West the hospital, 36475 Five Mile at years and older get tested. PSA including lung cancer and women, COPD, Eat your way thin 24, Preventing Obesity in Children, Bloomfield where hyperbaric Levan, Livonia. Men can receive results and other forms of healthy homes, hazards of mainstream Dr. Carol A. Fischer presents a free work Where Do We Begin?, and 7 p.m. June therapy is also available. a prostate screening and learn screening allow men to access industry personal care and cosmetics shop to help you learn why diets do not •14, Does Family History Accurately about medical and health infor prostate cancer treatment dur products, tobacco marketing to women, work, ways to avoid weight gain, how to Predict Your Future Health? GROWING TREND mation. ing the early stages of their dis nutrition, smoking cessation, clean air, lose weight with diet/nutrition and exer Our Body: The Universe Within is an edu The sreening consists of a ease. Whether immediate treat asthma, infections, and pulmonary fiyper- cise 6 p;m. Tuesday, March 6, at the Alfred cational exhibition comprised of actual Robert David of Advanced human bodies and organs, and exposes Therapies International in blood test for Prostate Specific ment is required or not, symp- - tension. Cost is $65 before March 12. For Noble Library in Livonia, learn what to toms can be monitored by your more information, visit wwwiatchyour- eat, when to eat how to eat. Learn why the inner workings of human anatomy by Auburn Hills says wound care Antigen (PSA), Total presenting actual human specimens, centers using hyperbaric Cholesterol and HDL, a doctor if the condition worsens. breathmi.org. For questions, call (248) eating fat will not make you fat Seating is Prostate cancer is the second < 784-2012 or (248) 784-2000. ' limited, reservations requested. No anatomical displays, reproductions of his therapy are growing in popu prostate exam by a physician, toric anatomical artwork and more. larity. He currently is serving and a blood pressure check. most prevalent cancer among CKADD meeting charge. Call (734) 425-8588. men. Early screening and early Tickets are $24.95 adults, $22.95 sen as a consultant to proposed A §10 donation to the new St. CHADD (Children and Adults with Half hour to health detection can save lives. iors, $19.95 children. General admission facilities in Chicago, Missouri Mary Mercy Cancer Center is Attention-Deficit Disorder) will be meeting Dr. Daniel Laframboise, chiropractor, pres is free with the purchase of an exhibit and Bloomfield Township. Monday, March 5, at Way Elementary ents Half Hour to Health Workshop at 6:15 ticket. Children ages 12 and under must "A number of patients (at School on W. Long Lake Road, east of p.m., in his office at 18444 Farmington be accompanied by adult. Advance '•';' 02) they were able to save Telegraph, Bloomfield Hills. The parent Road, Livonia. March 6 topic is The Best tickets are on sale at :' : two feet," said Robert David. Excercise, will help you sleep presentation by psychologist Steve Kept Health Secret. No charge. Seating "Afterwards, one of the Ceresnie is on Thinking Straight about limited. To register, call (248) 474-5252. www.detroitsciencecenter.org. For ."..!.!'' patients did a cancer walk." Matt from Ann Arbor e-mails saying long naps during the day. AD/HD and Mood Disorders, The'adult After I'm gone information, call (313) 577-8400 or visit' Garden City Hospital's that he is having a hard time group will have a presentation/panel on Parents and care givers can plan now to the website, http://www.detroitscience-' Wound Healing & Hyperbaric sleeping, but he does not want to Rich from Canton is concerned Coaching for Teens and Adults to Enhance help ensure loved ones with developmen center.org. ; . Center of Michigan has seen take any medication. He asks if about prostate health. He has been Productivity and Life with Elyse Gilbert, tal disabilities are cared for in the future Yoga workshop '^ ' Reading Specialist and ADD Coach, Kevin ;! success with a number of there is anything naturally that he hearing for years that pumpkin during seminars 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. The Energy of Health, a weekend work Roberts, Academic Coach, and Kathleen conditions since opening in can do to get some more shut-eye. seeds help promote a healthy Wednesday, March 7, at the Arc Detroit shop with Michael Glicker, energy healer ] Marske, CHADD Adult group leader. August 2006 with two hyper Good question, Matt. There prostate and e-mails for the Building, 51 West Hancock. After I'm Gone and teacher March 9-11, sponsored by '""".' Registration begins at 7 p.m., meetings at baric oxygen chambers. Since lowdown. features presentations on estate plan Yoga Association of Greater Detroit. are so many people who have a 7:30 p.m. and are free to members, $5 per then the Garden City ning, property rights transfers, insurance Participants may attend one, two or all;' [ tough time getting good sleep. Rich, unfortunately research non-member families. Call (248) 988-6716 Hospital center has added a Most people are just doing the shows that claims about pump issues, social security, and items vital to three sessions. For more information orto' or visit www.eocc.homestead.com. : third due to demand caused wrong thing right before they kin seeds and prostate health planning for the future. If interested in register, call (313) 562-5937 or (248) 545 ; by patient volume in the area. go to bed. The first no-no is are most likely false. The seeds Health classes attending, call Arc Detroit at (313) 83V 2685, or send e-mail to For the last 14 years, the hos drinking alcohol. While it may have been used for centuries to New Techniques in Stress Reduction: 0202 weekdays during business hours. [email protected]. pital has had a special wound help you get to sleep initially, it promote urinary tract health. Learn to manage stress, anxiety, cravings Less stress with pressure point Replacement seminar nurse on staff. tends to disturb your sleep Some research shows that and more by balancing your body's ener Dr. Carol. A. Fischer presents the free Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Angelo Sorce '"_.. • "We've had patients with later in the night, leaving you extract from the seeds can pro gy system and increase its flow by gently workshop where you learn to perform addresses the latest technologies ancT". diabetic foot wounds, soft tis feeling sleepy the next day. mote healthy urinary flow, but tapping on selected points on the body 7- a 5- to 10-minute massage therapy current surgical techniques in hip and ^ sue radiation injury, deep Next, you studies trying to link the seeds 9 p.m. Monday, March 5. Instructor Brenda technique that can be used to relieve knee replacement surgery 9-11 a.m. '' bone infections known as should be exer to prostate health have been a Strausz is a psychotherapist and energy headaches, neck tension, and stress Saturday, March 10, at Summit on the'"' osteomyelitis, and venous leg cising! It will wash so far. practitioner. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, at Park, 46000 Summit Parkway, Canton. No ulcers that have been doing help you fall However, don't toss out that Natural and Holistic Medicine: Treatments Contours Express, 6558 Wayne Road charge. To register, call (313) 586-5347.!.'' very well," said Scott Filgo, asleep at night, pack of pumpkin seeds just yet. for Depression, Bio-Identical Hormones, (Hunter Plaza), Westland. No charge. Project Hope benefit director. but make sure They are still a very healthy Vitamin Therapies, an interactive course Please bring a partner. Seating is limit Women's Division for Project HOPE - ' ' "As volume expands we you do it early snack food! In fact, the seeds 'that covers Complimentary and ' ed, reservations requested. Call,(734) (Health Opportunities for People ; -;'- • - might go to a fourth or con in the day and have just 148 calories and 12 Alternative Medicine, Acupuncture and 425-8588. Everywhere) present Casino Royale, vert to a multiplace." not right grams of heart healthy fat for other holistic approaches to health care Our Body lecture series James Bond Party with Casino games,'' For more information Peter's before bed every ounce. Halloween may be and wellness. Learn about ailments that Dr. Conrad Nagle, corporate chief of strolling supper, music, silent auction,. '' about 02, The Complete time. history, but it wouldn't hurt to have not been effectively addressed by diagnostic imaging for Beaumont raffle prizes 7-11 p.m. Saturday, March ID,' Hyperbaric, Infusion & Another keep a pumpkin around the conventional medicine, an overview of Hospital is the first speaker in a series ' at Oakland Hills Country Club, 3951 West; Wound Care Center, call thing that will house year-round. herbal medicine, and weight loss 7-8:30 in conjunction with the Our Body: The Maple, Bloomfield Hills. Benefits Women's- (877) 02HEALS (624-3257) Peter Nielsen keep you-up at p.m.. Wednesday, March 7. Instructor is Universe Within exhibit at the Detroit Division for Project HOPE which since •'•: or visit the Web site at night is stress. If you have a health or fitness ques Robert C. Levine, an M.D. practicing natu Science Center. Admission to the lec 1958 has worked to develop and imple ral and holistic medicine and acupuncture www.02heals.com. If you bring work home with tion you would like answered in the ture is free with paid general admis ment programs around the world to -"•;' internal medicine. Garden City Hospital's you, finish it up early in the Observer & Eccentric Newspapers, e- sion. RSVPs are required to attend share health education and medicai tecfr Wound Healing & Hyperbaric evening so it does not linger mall Peter through his Web site Cost for both classes is $24 each at The these events and seating is limited. To nology. Tickets $100, $125, $150. • > ;' Center of Michigan can be into your bedroom. The same www.peternielsen.com. Contact him at Community House, 380 South Bates, RSVP, send e-mai! to events@sci- Reservations and information, contact' reached at (734) 762-9935. thing with food, don't eat right Peter Nielsen's Personal Training Club Birmingham. To register call (248) 644- encedetroit.org with event date and Serena Orsini at (248) 646-0289 or e-mail'' names of those attending. Museum before bedtime. Finally, try to in West Bloomfield or Nielsen's Town 5832, or online at to [email protected], or Gwen Bowlby at ' * hours are extended to 10 p.m. on event (313) 393-9428 or e-mait to [email protected] go to bed at the same time Center Health Ciub in Southfield. www.communityhouse.com. dates (except April 26) to allow atten [email protected] (734)953-2145 ever}' night and avoid those 22,2007 9 a.m. -1:00 p.m. Livonia Campus in the VisTaTech Center Road between 6 and 7 Mile Roads Exhibitor Package Includes; • BOOTH INCLUDES: Covered table and two chairs, identification tent care, with ample space for your giveaways, demonstrations and promotional materials. PRINT ADVERTISING: Ad in our special Mature Lifestyle section distributed on Thursday, May 17,2007 EXHIBITOR LISTING on the center spread of Mature Lifestyle section and newspaper promotion of the event during April and May, 2007. FOOD: Continental breakfast plus two boxed lunches for exhibitors. For more information about this popular Expo and to reserve your exhibit space, contact Frank Cibor, Observer & Eccentric Newspapers Classified Manager 734-953-2176 or fcibor@hometownlife,com THE Mir. PRESENTED BY ©tetnwr&StcenWc Schoolcraft College (*) Observer S Eccentric | Sunday, March 4,2007 www.fiometownlife.eom One Great Tapestry - A. Celebration and Exploration of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity continues on display through March 9, in the second floor Exhibition Gallery in the Library Wing at Madonna University, 36600 Schoolcraft at Levan, Livonia. The show's title was inspired by the lyrics of the song Weave Donna Law with Sam and Chestmutt. Law is caring for the two dogs until their owner returns from serving in Iraq. us Together, and was taken from the words, "We are many colors, we are many textures, yet we are entwined with one another, in one great tapestry." The show draws attention to the beauty of diversity and acknowledges the need for education and for healing neg BY LINDA ANN CHOMIN on to other U.S. soldiers serv space doesn't allow so she's ative conceptions regarding STAFF WRITER ing there. looking to purchase property. An Adopt a Pet day is being But her biggest need right now race and ethnicity. \ If there's a pet owner with a held in conjunction with the is a van to rescue and transport The exhibit showcases the crisis, Donna Law will be there drive from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 the dogs, Her van had 176,000 work of 13 visual artists work - to assist in ever}' way possible. p.m. Saturday, March 17- Both miles on it when the engine ing in a variety of mediums. When one U.S. soldier was efforts are being orchestrated died. She borrowed an old Some of the artists featured deployed to Iraq, the Redford by Law's Mutts & Mutts Buick from her parents but are Patricia Izzo, Olena This woodblock print is by Fang Lijun. it is from the collection of Oliver Aguilar woman took in his two dogs Rescue, Michigan Coonhound only two dogs fit in the back Sydoruk, Anthony Bacon. Jean end Richard Phillips. Sam and Chestmutt. Rescue and the store. seat and a puppy on the lap of Paul Abou-Dib, and Asha But Law wanted to do even Canton story manager Ted a volunteer who sits in the pas7 Walidah. tions in the U.S., Europe and the exhibit curator, at (734). more so she's collecting items Linden says he hopes the drive senger seat. A significant contribution to Asia, and have been featured 259-2934, or sendee-mail to to make the soldier's life as will inspire different organiza People have been generous the exhibit is a contemporary in books, respected art maga nancypaton @ yahoo.com. bearable as possible in the hos tions such as the Boy and Girl so far. Last semester's sixth Asian art collection loaned to zines and on the cover of Madonna University Gallery tile country. Scouts to collect items for the hour special education class at the university by Oliver Newsweek. director, Jeanne Moore can be From now'through March 17 men' and women serving in Garden City High School with Aguilar and Richard Phillips. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to reached at (248) 875-7332, or at Pet Supplies Plus in Canton, Iraq. Amy Kierszkowski in room 215 The works have been in 8 p.m. daily. For more infor by e-mail at jartdirect ©corn- Law is accepting donations of "I believe no animal should A collected S50.76 plus a dog major museums and exhibi- mation, contact Nancy Paton, cast, net. travel size mouth spray, dispos be forgotten no matter what jacket, squeaky toy, leash, and able razors, shaving cream, the crisis the owner may be treats for Sam and Chestmutt. hand sanitizing spray, bacterial facing and if you need lis we'll Law started rescuing ani wipes, lip therapy or be there to help you in any we mals in 1988 and her Mutts & ChapStick, cough drops, gum, can," said Donna Law. Mutts Rescue became a non :C^e^tO-:>l^eP'i^0U;VSafje at .Home tooth paste and folding tooth "We're looking for deodor profit in 2001. If you can help, brushes, as well as calling ants, granola bars without call (313) 538-1383. To see a cards for the solider and five chocolate which melts, list of the animals up for adop ijien under his command to Kleenex, cough drops, emer tion, visit www.muttsand- phone home (must say over gency or pocket-size containers mutts.petfinder.org. seas calling or be a Costco, of Bayer Aspirin, Rolaids, Pet Supplies Plus is on Ford WalMart,- Smart, or Old small First Aid kits." Road between Sheldon and Middle Eastern Calling Card Law would like to help many Morton Taylor in Canton. EN 1 0«;:«:!A.«.E with a camel on it). of the soldiers serving in Iraq Surplus items will be passed by caring for their animals, but [email protected] I (734) 953-2145 MUil Si'Hi I ttii; l«\IH!t't We get to know you and your needs and personally introduce each caregiver to •* J. enn-i'-ee a posi'ho ivhilum^hsp V V\,j pro: i Jo >'.:yvii'L. , M-.iv.L.^i-jiiU^n and documentation. 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