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BY SUE MASON process. OBSERVER STAFF WRITER The news did not reach the council before its meet­ What appeared to be a road ing Tuesday evening where block to the a senior residen­ Councilman Charles Pickering tial complex on Joy in the questioned whether the Westland's north end could be planned unit development removed as soon as this week­ rezoning should "be declared end. null and void" based on Shaw's Developer Glenn Shaw Jr. letter. plans to meet by week's end "To me the PUD should not with a resident who had initial­ exist, the preliminary plan ly indicated he was no longer should not because it's part of interested in selling his home, the PUD," Pickering said. "The one of three along Joy that property owner should not be Shaw is buying for his Nankin encumbered by the PUD zon­ Mills Village development. ing, I think the process should "It's a bump in the road," said start again." Shaw. "I hope to be able to talk Planning Director Bruce to him by Saturday. I need to Thompson told Pickering that make sure that all three prop­ each of the three property erty owners know where we're owners "signed the rezoning going so this doesn't happen request." again." "They are part and parcel Shaw was in the process of to that request," he said. "If PHOTOS BY TOM HAWLEY I STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER seeking a second extension of there was a second reading, the Steve Paule holds back the tears as he hugs his son Zachary before he starts his first day of kindergarten at Hamilton Elementary. They were having the purchase agreement when property was rezoned. If the their picture taken by Andrea Paule. the homeowner balked at sell­ owner no longer wants it, he ing the property. In an Aug. 28 will have to request that it be 4**1 letter to the city council, Shaw rezoned." indicated that "a critical part of Shaw said Pickering is this development is no longer "wrong in his assumption," the secure" and that it was "back rezoning was approved by the to the drawing boards" for the council as was the preliminary $35 million senior citizen vil­ plan. lage. "We have the PUD approval, The development is proposed the next step is the final plan south and east of Sts. Helen approval," he said. and Constantine Church on Shaw has held one meeting BY SUE MASON Miranda Crummey and Ashley Joy east of Newburgh and calls with residents of Gray Street OBSERVER STAFF WRITER Farra to escort the school's for 54 stand-alone homes, 20 and is planning to hold a sec­ newest students inside. duplex condominiums and an ond one for those who missed "He's my first one," said Parents snapped photo­ 14-7-unit, three-story apart­ the presentation on the new Steve Paule, choking back graphs of their children lined ment building with certain plan. a tear as he looked at son up at the "kindergarten door," amenities, such as a hair salon, "That's the next step," Shaw Zachary waiting to enter a ritual Andrea Paule did with a theater and a restaurant. said. "I'll have my architect Hamilton Elementary School her 11-year-old daughter who's However, Tuesday afternoon and engineer there to discuss for the first time Tuesday a sixth-grader at Marshall the homeowner contacted the plan." morning. "He's not my baby Middle School. Shaw, indicating that "he anymore." "He's so excited," she said. wants to sell and be back in the smasonHhometownlife.com | (734) 953-2112 "He's really sad today, he's "He's got all the school supplies about to cry," said wife Andrea — the paints, markers, cray­ Paule, snapping a photograph ons. He even has a lunch bag of her husband hugging her for his snack." son. The Paules were among The sound of the bell was a faces charges in fatal hit-and-run a group parents waiting with welcomed sound for parents, their youngsters for kindergar­ students and teachers who Twins third-graders Noah and Shelby Luke walk with their little A 21-year-old Livonia resi­ According to Mcintosh, a ten teacher Laura Janik and brother, kindergartner Brenden, and dad Phil Luke on their way to the dent will be arraigned Sept. newspaper delivery man had fifth-grade safeties and helpers Please see FIRST DAY, A3 first day of school at Hamilton Elementary in West land. 5 in Westland's 18th District seen the victim standing on Court on three felony charges the lane marker of Joy Road, stemming from a Aug. 3 asking for a ride. When he fatal hit-arid-run accident in came back a short time later, Westland's north end. Brown wasn't there. Police According to Westland believe Brown was leaving the District, union agree to continue negotiating police Officer Jack Mcintosh roadway and was closer to the BY SUE MASON strike deadline. to investigate, research and employees, including teachers, of the department's Traffic edge of the eastbound lane OBSERVER STAFF WRITER "The mediator was stra­ examine the district's latest are prohibited from striking. Bureau, the Livonia man faces when he was struck, suffering tegically instrumental in proposal," said WWEA presi­ Those who do can face penal­ charges of manslaughter with massive blunt force trauma to Worried parents in the getting both parties to reach dent Nancy Strachan. "It may ties ranging from fines to firing a motor vehicle and operating his head. He was taken to. St. Wayne-Westland Community a contract extension," said or may not lead to a settle­ for breaking the law. a vehicle while impaired caus­ Mary Mercy Hospital and then Schools got the news they'd Wayne-Westland School ment, but it is significantly The district sent teachers, ing death and leaving the scene airlifted to St. Joseph Mercy been hoping to hear Monday Superintendent Greg Baracy different enough that it will a letter, stating that WWEA of an accident causing death, a Hospital in Ypsilanti where he morning: School would start just hours after the agreement require a good deal of time members who do not report for five-year felony. The first two died on Aug. 4. as scheduled Tuesday. was reached. "We are pleased before we can react." work or who report but do not charges carry sentences of up Alcohol appears to have The message was in the form that school is starting on time, The agreement ended a con­ perform all their duties would to 15 years in prison, the third played a role in the fatal acci­ of a Robo-call, announcing that students will be in the tentious week where the union be "engaging in illegal conduct." charge carries a sentence of up dent. According to Mcintosh, that the teachers union and classroom and that teachers blasted the school district for Baracy also labeled the strike to five years in prison. nine hours after the accident, school district had agreed to a will be teaching." not bargaining in good faith vote "very, very premature" The driver is accused of the driver "still had some alco­ 30-day contract extension. The contract extension and held a strike vote in which and committed the district striking 27-year-old Gary hol in his system." The agreement came early was in response to the latest 96 percent of teachers present to bargaining throughout the Brown at 4:55 a.m. Aug. 3 in Brown grew up in Livonia Sunday evening with the district proposal presented supported the action. Labor Day weekend. the eastbound lane of Joy about and graduated from Livonia help of a state mediator who to union negotiators late The teachers' contract Both sides did just that a half mile east of Newburgh Churchill High School in 1982. had been requested by the Saturday night. The union expired Aug. 25. and with the extension, have and leaving the scene. He was He had been staying with his Wayne-Westland Education decided more time was need­ The teachers union had agreed to "continue to negoti­ apprehended about seven hours father in Livonia at the time Association last week in ed reviewing the district's pro­ gone so far as to organize ate in good faith." later on Joy about 800 feet of his death. He was married hopes of hammering out a posal before it could respond. picketing schedules. However, from where the accident had and had two children — son contract before a Tuesday "We want to have the time under state law, public [email protected] | (734) 953:2112 occurred. Raymond, 4, daughter D. X, 2.

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Church hosts picnic, benefit concert Westland resident gets The earthy, acoustic folk pared for the picnic. festivals in places such as rock band, Nick Drake, will Nick Drake has its roots Elizabethtown Ky., Alpena, perform at a fund-raising in Camp Michi-Lu-Ca. Chicago and Cleveland. In concert Sunday, Sept. 14, at Eric Engblade and Nathan 2007, they were selected Prince of Peace Lutheran Schleicher decided to com­ to open for comedian Mike help at the gas pump Church in Westland. bine their musical influences Birbiglia on his Comedy The concert at 2 p.m. will together to form the band Central Tour at City Opera follow a 12:30 picnic at the named for early 1970s singer- House in Traverse City. Paying for the gas to visit church on Palmer west of songwriter Nick Drake. Now In addition to Engblade family in Florida is going to Newburgh. A freewill offer­ four years later, they have and Schleicher, Nick Drake be easier now that Mary L. ing will be accepted and all released an all original full- includes Emily Carlson on Johnson of Westland has won proceeds will benefit the length album, two small EP's violin, Jack Johnson on winds $1,000 in free cards from TCF new Camp Mifchi-Lu-Ca RV and are in midst of promot­ and Paul Wozniak on percus­ Bank as part of its Free Gas campground in Fairview in ing their newest full-length sion. Giveaway Sweepstakes. Oscoda County. album recorded at River City Pweopl interested in From June through August, Food will be sold for the Studios in Grand Rapids, attending can call Prince of TCF gave away $1,000 in gas picnic, starting at 12:30 p.m., entitled Northern Skies, Peace Church at (734) 722- cards weekly. Johnson entered fe-i-liVl-M . .£; *•£• however, guests can bring which will be released in the 1735 or send an e-mail to the contest at the TCF branch their own food along with fall of 2008. [email protected]. on Warren Road in Westland. lawn chairs. People interested Drake has toured through­ Offsite parking will be avail­ "I only entered once, so in attending should contact out Michigan and played able at Stevenson Middle I feel winning was kind of the church by Friday, Sept. 5, in bars, breweries, coffee School, west of the church at a fluke," said Johnson. "It to ensure enough food is pre­ houses, churches and music 38501 Palmer. couldn't have come at a better time. We had just cancelled a trip to visit family in Florida because of the high cost of gas. When I got the call from the branch manager Tim Book sale boosts brains at library Burgess telling me I'd won, we decided to go ahead with our BY JULIE BROWN from the community, librarians to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7 (Bag trip." OBSERVER STAFF WRITER are able to weed the collection Day Sale). TCFisaWayzata, "and offer the material to the The Friends hold such sales Minnesota-based national There'll be books and more community in that way." several times a year. There will financial holding company Tim Burgess, manager of TCF Bank's Westland branch on Warren Road Thursday through Sunday, The Friends preview sale will be keyboards and other items with $16.5 billion in total presents Mary L Johnson of Westland with $1,000 in free gas cards which when the Friends of the be 2-4 p.m. today, Thursday, like printers, Hausman said, assets. The company has 454 she won in its Free Gas Giveaway. William P. Faust Public Library Sept. 4, at the library, on along with limited furniture: banking offices in Minnesota, of Westland hold their used Central City Parkway between "Mostly it's chairs this time." Illinois, Michigan, Colorado, Arizona, providing retail and and investments and insur­ book sale. Warren and Ford. That's for The Friends did a lot for the Wisconsin, Indiana and commercial banking services, ance products. "They do a really nice service members and those who wish children's summer reading pro­ for us," Lisa Hausman, depart­ to join for $10. gram, she noted, and also sup­ ment head for children's servic­ The public sale will be held port services for adults. es, said of the Friends. In addi­ 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and "They do a great deal of good tion to quality books donated Saturday, Sept. 5-6, and noon with the money that's raised City program helps qualified homebuyers from the book sales, and we're very grateful," she said. Prospective homebuyers in of home ownership," Mayor family of four, a guideline set You can build a terrific home Westland can get help with William Wild said. by the Department of Housing library for your child from the their down payment, thanks The program forgives the and Community Development. sale, she added, including older to a program being offered $5,000 loan after the initial Homes in Westland are indeed WHERE HOMETOWN STORIES UNFOLD computer games and reference by the Westland Housing five-year ownership period, eligible provided they com­ H0MET0WNLIFE.COM materials. Commission. and for homes built since 2000 plete an inspection and do "We always have nice crowds Funded through the Federal the other $5,000 would be pay­ not exceed the HUD purchase on the preview day. Our HOME Program, the city's able upon the sale of the prop­ price for the home. HOW TO REACH US Friends are great and they're Homebuyer Program offers erty. A lien will be placed on Eligible participants also Home Delivery/Customer Service 1-866-88-PAPER {866-887-2737) very supportive,'' she added. qualified home buyers eligible the property specifying those must participate in home buyer The sale will be in to receive down payment assis­ conditions. classes. Newsroom (734)953-2104 Fax (734)591-7279 Community Rooms A and B. tance in the amount of $5,000 Home buyers also can't refi­ The Homebuyer Program Sports Nightline 5 (734)953-2104 For more, call the library at for a home built before 2000 nance or sell the home during does not provide refinancing Classified Advertising 1-800-579-SELL (7355) (734) 326-6123. and $10,000 for homes built the initial five-year ownership assistance. Display Advertising (734)582-8363 since Jan. 1,2000. period. 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Defense seminar senate.michigan.gov. SAINT g& For an expanded version of Around Historic park events MLOMOTO. [Ionian On Saturday, Sept. 6,, the Westland, visit our online edition at JOSEPHW Westland Shopping Center's hometownlife.com and click on the The Westland Garden Club lrcri-nr NTRIIS. East Court will host free safety Westland home page. will have a plant exchange 9 MERCY awareness classes designed to a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. HEALTH SYSTEM empower women, teens and LeBlanc also invites residents 13, at the Westland Historic A MEMBER OF TRINITY HEALTH elders through practical self- to join him for refreshments Village Park, on Wayne Road defense techniques. A class and an informal fireside chat between Marquette and Cherry for men and women over age 6-8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, at the Hill. 55 will take place at 10 a.m., William P. Faust Public Library, while a "Girl Power" session for 6123 Central City Parkway, Friends of Eloise. women and teens is scheduled Westland. In other events at the his­ for 11:30 a.m. Both are free and For information, call toric park, the Friends of sponsored by PKSA Karate, LeBlanc toll-free at (888)-737- Eloise meets at 7 p.m. on the Safe & Sound, and the Westland 5325 or at (517)-373-2576 or third Tuesday of the month Shopping Center. Westland send an e-mail to richardle- at the Collins House, and the Shopping Center is at 35000 [email protected]. Westland Historic Society Warren at Wayne Road. For State Sen. Glenn Anderson, meets at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday, September 24 more information, call PKSA D-Westland, also will hold Tuesday of the month, also at Karate at (810) 653-9984. local coffee hours in Westland the Collins House. 6-9 p.m, and Redford Monday, Sept. Coffee Hours * 6 p.m. - Registration 8. He will be at the Bailey • 6:30 p.m. - Lecture State Rep. Richard LeBlanc, Recreation Center, 36651 Ford, John Glenn High School's Westland 9-10 a.m., then move • 8 p.m. - Interactive Ses? D-Westland, will hold his wrestling program will have its next local coffee hour 9-10:30 to Redford for a 10:30-11:30 11th annual golf outing fund­ Ellen Thompson Women's Health Center a.m. Monday, Sept. 8, at the a.m. coffee hour at the Redford raiser on Saturday, Sept. 20, 5320 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti Westland Bailey Recreation Community Center, 12121 at Warren Valley Golf Course. {located on the campus of Center, 36651 Ford. Citizens are Hemingway. Constituents Cost is $85 for golf, cart, lunch St Joseph Mercy Hospital, AnnAtbor) welcome to visit with LeBlanc who are unable to attend may at the turn, and dinner. Please and discuss issues and/or con­ contact him by mail at P.O. Box contact Judy at judylawll22@ cerns. The local coffee hour 30036, Lansing, MI, 48933; by yahoo.com or (734) 634-4595 takes place on the second phone at (517) 373-1707; or by for more information or to Monday of each month. , e-mail at SenatorAnderson@ make reservations. ABC*s of Diabetes SLJ Heart Disease Diabetes increases your risk for developing heart disease/if you are at risk for diabetes, you may have other risk factors for heart disease. Learn what those risk factors are and how to reduce your risk for both diabetes and heart disease.

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Interactive Sessions Include Sedation Dentistry Dental imolnnts <$ lnvisahc,n Orthodontics Se Hnhki EspHhol Cost is FREE • Light refreshments • Door prizes Evpn.nq & Weckena Appointments Pre-Registration Required: Log on to sjmercyhealth.org or call 800-231 -2211 the 2B III I* III REMARKABLE MEDICINE. Tooth Whitemnq Center REMARKABLE CARE. Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, September 4,2008 www.hometowniife.com LOCAL NEWS (W) A3 'Clean Slate' erases fines / * for youths' overdue items •/ New classrooms, sharpened them to use the library." pencils and spiral notebooks "There are many families ... They're all signs of a new who have stopped using the • i start to the school year, and the library because they are frus­ / William P. Faust Public Library trated about overdue finesan d of Westland is adding an extra find it a hardship to pay the i incentive: the Clean Slate charges," said library Director Program. Starting this week, Cheryl Napsha, Director. "We i the library will erase fineso n hope to change this by grant­ overdue books, juvenile DVD's, ing amnesty through this pro­ videos and CDs which were gram." i .1 i accrued before Sept. 1,2008. In addition, any fines due All juvenile card holders who on items which have already / reside in Westland and are cur­ been returned also can qualify rently enrolled in grades kin­ for the Clean Slate Program. dergarten through high school However, fees for lost and dam­ can return those long overdue aged items cannot be erased library materials without any and materials returned need to penalty. be in good condition. "Our library can be immense­ Parents can visit the library's ly beneficial to students seeking circulation desk and present additional resources for their their Westland library card to studies," said Westland Mayor ensure that their child's library William Wild. "We simply do account receives proper credit. not want to deny them, this For more information, call the •£ option, but rather encourage library at (734) 326-6123. PHOTOS BY TOM HAWLEY|STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Hamilton kindergarten teacher Laura Janik gives some instructions to safety patrol fifth-graders/helpers Miranda Crummey and Ashley Farrah. Surplus food distribution dates set The City of Westland has set (734) 729-1737. FIRST DAY the day, times and locations Senior citizens living in PAGE Al for eligible residents to pick Taylor Towers can collect their up surplus federal food for the food at Taylor Towers and month of September. should contact their building didn't find out until Monday L-- All residents north of manager for their day of distri­ that school would start as Michigan Avenue can pick bution. Greenwood Villa resi­ scheduled. Members of the up their commodities 10 a.m. dents also pick up their food Wayne-Westland Education to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, items at their complex. Association had threatened at the Dorsey Community For the month of September, to delay the start of school Center which is located at the distribution will include after their contract expired 32715 Dorsey Road, north of apple juice, beef stew, corn Aug. 25. However, the union Michigan Avenue and south of flakes cereal, canned pears and and representatives of the Palmer. tuna. This program is admin­ school district were able to Westland residents south istered by the Wayne County agree to a 30-day contract of Michigan Avenue can pick Office of Senior Services. All extension to "continue nego­ &• up their food1 0 a.m. to 1 p.m. food allocations, distribution tiating in good faith." Monday, Sept. 15, or the second sites and dates of distribution "I was. kind of worried Monday of each month, at St. are determined by that agency. about that, but they called James United Methodist Church Questions can be answered yesterday and that was good," at 30055 Annapolis, between by calling the Dorsey Center's said Andrea Paule. Henry Ruffand Middlebelt. The surplus food hotline at (734) "I had no idea," said church can be reached by calling 595-0366. Martisa Green who was Kindergartner Lauren Green follows there with her kindergartner, teacher Laura Janik's instruction on Lauren, husband Brandon what to do when she asks them to and 2-year-old son Brendon. give her five to get them to be quiet. While she didn't mean it, she encouraged her daugh­ her classmates were learn­ ter to go on in by telling her, ing about kindergarten, ' in BlesidenMaCfy SoMmercjaf&lestoreMon "Don't worry, I'll be standing including the "Give Me Five" frit here until noon." requirement, demonstrated While she didn't plan to by Janik. be there all morning, lest the it took a couple of tries school think she was a crazy before the youngsters had the ~-n - St.-Plymouth,MI48170 woman, Green admitted see­ technique down pat. ing her daughter off to school "When I say High Five, Chimneys & Porches Repaired was hard for her and her son. I want you to hold up your and Rebuilt "She's been his best friend hand and put your finger on t for two years," Martisa Green your mouth," Janik told her said, adding that "it's hard students. "You'll give me eyes Tuck Pointing & Ail Other Brick Work for me. Ever since she was by looking at looking at me, Pat Downing talks to his son Colin, 5, who decided he'd be the last born, it's been me and her." you'll give me your attention kindergarten student to walk into Laura Janik's classroom Tuesday morning. Lauren is the Greens' first by putting your finger on Also waiting is Colin's two-year-old brother Bryce (in foreground). Natural & Cultured Stone Installation child to head off to school your mouth, and your hands, and Green knows she would feet and body won't be mov­ "Welcome back, Hamilton ment except for Green, who 1.734.416.5425 hear all about her first day ing." stars." waved to her daughter one Free Estimates when she saw her at noon. . They also got their first "I'm very excited to get to last time through an open Licensed and Insured "She's going to have a taste of morning announce­ know all of you very soon," classroom window. OE086194S9 good time today," she said. ments, learning how to Quasarano said. "This kind of makes me feel While Green waved through pronounce Principal April Most parents had left by like a kid again," she said. the window to her daughter Quasarano's last name and the time Quasarano had one last time, Lauren and hearing her offer a cheery made her morning announce­ smasonilihometownlife.com I (734) 953-2112

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Presiding: President Godbout Parkinson' program Present: Graunstadt, Johnson, Kehrer, Pickering, Reeves, Stottlemyer Physicians, health professionals, peo­ ill it 167- Approved minutes of 7/21/08. ple with Parkinson's and family mem­ -Approved req. from Don Nicholson Enter, for Crusin' Mich, event 7- bers are invited to attend "Promoting That question will be answered Saturday, Sept. 6, when five women will vie for the honor of being Miss Wayne 11-09, Health in People with Parkinson's County. The scholarship pageant will be held at 4:30 p.m. at Livonia Churchill High School on Newburgh north -Approved req. from Target Corp. to hold 2008 Nat'l Night Out Disease" from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, • of Joy. Competing in the pageant are Lauren Allen of Inkster, Kiara Crockett of Saginaw, but attends Wayne Event on 8-5-08, 6-8 p.m. Sept. 12, at the Inn at St. John's, State University in Detroit, Dayne Dunne of Livonia, Christina Hastie of Dearborn and Nicole Blaszczyk of Nov! -Approved Traffic Control Order 2008-05: Install (2) two signs: "HANDICAPPED CHILD IN AREA "on Crown, n. of Ford & s. of Plymouth. The program will provide who also attends Wayne State University. Stacy. a wide spectrum of presentations -Approved in-ear computer maint. agrmt with Motorola, one year, and panels with topics relating to Free seminar are required. For reservations, more information, call Jenny at (313) amt. $12,672.00. managing and living with Parkinson's Dr. Carol Ann Fischer, a holistic call (734) 756-6904 or visit www. 532-4310. 168-Approved correction to Res. 2008-06-131 for Amer. Gear & disease. The focus of presentations physician, wellness consultant and TLCHolisticWellness.com. Fish Dial-A-Ride Engr. to include Parcel #052-05-0017-301. will be on quality of life issues, includ­ clinical nutritionist, is present­ Remote-controlled race day Fish Dial-A-Ride of Western Wayne 169- Approved correction to Res. 2006-08-190 for R & A Tool to include Parcel #056-999-00-2132-000. ing dealing with depression, dementia ing "Eat Your Way Thin" from 6-8 Kirk of Our Savior Presbyterian County is seeking volunteer driv­ 175-Approved Checklist Activity:. $2,263,317.65 and Prepaid: and other mental health concerns; p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, at the Noble Church hosts "Remote-Controiled ers. A nonprofit community service $2,697,210.21 overcoming difficulties with speech Librar.y, 32901 Plymouth Road, Race Day," from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, group, it provides rides to nonemer­ Meeting Adjourned at 9:23 p.m. and sleeping, and how to stay healthy. Livonia. Take a natural approach Sept. 6. Racers can bring their R.C. gency medical and other appoint­ Minutes available at the Clerk's office. The cost is $150 for physicians, $75 to a healthier, new you. Learn why vehicle and race it on the church's ments for senior and disabled James R. Godbout Eileen DeHart for health professionals and $25 for diets do not work, ways to avoid large oval track, complete with residents of Garden City, Livonia and Council President City Clerk patients, family members and others. weight gain and how to lose weight hill and jump ramp. Ribbons will Westiand unable to drive and who

Publish: September 4,2008 Preregistration is.required. Call the with diet, nutrition and exercise. be awarded to winners, No sign­ have no alternative transportation. Michigan Parkinson Foundation at This is a no-charge workshop, up necessary. Kirk of Our Savior Volunteers can specify days, times, (800) 852-9781 or visit www.parkin- however, seating is limited to Presbyterian Church is located at and areas. For more information, call sonsmi.org. the first 30 callers. Reservations 36660 Cherry Hill in Westiand. For (888) 660-2007 and leave a message. CITYOFWESTLAND SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES I MTG. 14 7/21/08 Presiding: President Godbout Art Van provides free design classes Present: Graunstadt, Johnson, Kehrer, Pickering, Reeves, Stottlemyer 159-Approved minutes of 7/7/08. Looking to get started on a project? the four-weekdesig n curriculum. offering a freesupervise d play area for -Approved req. from CJG Properties for a flea market 8/23, 8/24, 9/ You can get help through Art Van The free classes are at 6:30 p.m. children with climbing structures, ball 6, 9/7, 9/20 & 9/21. Furniture in Westiand and begin Tuesday, Sept. 9, with play area, TV room and other activities.. -Approved req. from Prof. Firefighters Union to hold MDA Fill the The store is hosting design classes Determining Your Style, followed The classes will be held at Art Van Boot 7/25-7/27 in the City. to help individuals get the most out by The Impact of Color on Sept. 16, Westiand, 8300 Wayne Road, north of -Approved req. from Westiand Mall for boat show 8/4-8/10. -Approved req. from Marvaso's to hold 15th year anniversary for of their design projects. Residents Furniture Placement on Sept. 23 and Warren, in Westiand. Guests can reg­ Electric Stick Billiards 8/7. are invited to receive expert advice Accessorizing on Sept. 30. ister forth e design series or attend the -Approved req. from JGHS to hold Homecoming Parade 9/26. from Art Van Westland's Visual There also will be refreshments and class of interest to them. To register, call -Approved Traffic Control Order 2008-04: Install (1) 1NO OUTLET? Ambrose Merchandiser, Sara Ambrose, during gifts, and the Kids Castles will be open, (888) 619-2199. sign @ Overbrook & Hix Rd -Approved bid from Unipak, for 2 mil trash bags, 2 yr period, -Approved bid to Pritula & Sons Excavating, Glover Excavating & an alt. bid from Liquiforce for emergency sewer reprs. 161-Approved prep, res. to file a Pet, for a Contested Case w/MDEQ re; NPDES Watershed Permit MIG 64000 & NPDES Jurisdictional permit MISO49000, to review City's objections as to form & League of Women Voters vital in elections substance of MDEQ Storm Water Permits. 162-Approved Land Div. #079-99-0036-003, 0036-703, 0036-074 & With a major election on the horizon, before the 19th It influences public policy through tion is also online at www.nwwayne. 0037-001, s. side of Palmer, bet. John Hix & Hannan Rds. 163-Approved Land Div. #005-09-0005-000, w. side of Beatrice, s. of political parties and their candidates amendment to education and advocacy. They never mi.iwvnet.org. Joy and w. of Middiebelt. are inundating us with tremendous the Constitution support or oppose any political party After elections, the League publish­ 164-Approved req. from Funding Development LLC for ltr. of amounts of information, through televi­ was ratified, or candidate. es an update of They Represent You, support to use TURBO Development Prgrm for property at 7420 N. sion commercials, news interviews, giving women The League of Women Voters of a brochure that lists all the national, Wayne Rd. literature in the mail, political phone the right to Northwest Wayne County represents state, county and local representatives 165-Approved Checklist Activity: $ 401,310.86 and Prepaid: messages and even door-to-door can­ vote, the League the City of Westiand. Before every for our area. The brochure includes $1,432,836.62. Meeting Adjourned at 9:54 p.m. vassers. Not oniy is it exhausting and of Women primary and general election, the position, name, address, phone num­ Minutes available at the Clerk's office. annoying, it can be confusing. As we Voters was for­ League sends questionnaires to all the ber, e-mail address and party affilia­ approach the upcoming election, there mally organized in Chicago. According candidates running for election in our tion, for each official, along with other James R. Godbout Eileen DeHart is one group that we can count on to to their Web site, the League is a city. They then publish the responses of helpful information. Council President City Clerk decipher this information: the League nonpartisan political organization all the candidates who respond. These • We are ali looking for trustworthy of Women Voters. encouraging the informed and active brochures are available at the Library election information. Keep an eye Publish: September 4,2008 0608619009-2*6,5 On Feb. 14,1920, just six months participation of citizens in government. before each election. The informa- out for the League of Women Voters literature here at the library, and watch for an election display at the library CITYOFWESTLAND CITYOFWESTLAND in October. As usual, there will be an SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Election Binder at the Reference Desk, MTG. 16 YEAR XXXIII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM with pertinent election information 8/18/08 PROGRAM STATUS AND SUBMISSION OF THE CAPER taken from the local newspapers. With (July 1,2007 - June 30, 2008) a weil-informed public, we are more Presiding: President Godbout likely to eiect the best candidate for . Present: Graunstadt, Johnson, Kehrer, Reeves, Stottlemyer The City of Westiand will hold two public hearings on the status of Year XXXIII Community the job. Please do not forget to Vote! Excused: Pickering Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME programs, ended June 30, 2008. The first is Monday, The William P. Faust Public Library 177- Approved minutes of 8/4/08. September 15, 2008, at the Westiand City Council meeting at 7:00 p.m. at 36601 Ford Road, Westiand, of Westiand exists to serve your infor­ -Approved Asphalt Repr Test Prgm for Gallagher Asphalt Co., not Michigan. The second is Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at the Westiand Housing Commission meeting at to exceed $250,000.00. - 5:30 p.m. at 32715 Dorsey Street, Westiand, Michigan. All interested persons, especially low and mational, educational and recreational -Approved pmt to K «t B Asphalt, for reprs 2008-2009, amt. moderate income, senior citizens, community and neighborhood organizations and minorities, are needs. Visit us often at 6123 Central $34,980.00. encouraged to attend. In addition, written comments on the Year XXXIII projects may be received at the City Parkway, cail us at (734) 326-6123, -Approved Land Div. Res., s of Joy & w. of Middiebelt. Mayor's Office at Westiand City Hall or the Department of Housing and Community Development, 32715 or visit our Web site at www.westland. -Introduced Ord. 192-A-4-A, to adopt MI Res. Code by adding Chptr. Dorsey Road, Westiand, Michigan 48186. 22, Art. II, Sects. 22-37 & 22-38 to City Code. lib.mi.us. Highlighted Activities -Introduced Ord. 192-C, to adopt MI Rehab. Code by adding Chptr. CDBG FUNDS EXPENDED FOR YEAR XXXIII. 7/1/2007- 6/30/2008 22, Art. II, Sects. 22-35 & 22-36 to City Code. Drop-in Knitting Nights 9 the library: Project Status Amount -Introduced Ord. 107-A, to adopt MI Bldg. Code by amending Chptr CD. Administration $235,179 7 p.m. every Wednesday beginning 22, Art. II, Sect. 22-31 to City Code. Annual, Completed Rehabilitation Administration Annual, Completed $187,124 Sept. 3. -Introduced Ord. 192-A-3-B, to adopt Intern'l Prop. Maint. Code by Housing Rehabilitation Annual, Completed $108,150 Whether you want to learn to knit or amending Chptr 22, Art. VI, Sects; 22-131 & 22-132 to City Code. Senior Programs Annual, Completed $175,000 -Introduced Ord. 248-A-61, to amend Zoning Ord. 248, by amending are an experienced knitter, all are wel­ Hegira Programs Annual, Completed , $5,000 come. Seating is limited. Call the library' Article III, Zoning Ordinance 248, by amending Article III, Sections First Step Annual, Completed $5,000 3:5.1, 3:5.2, 3:5.3, 3:11.3, and 3:12.5, Article XII, Section 12:2.6, at (734) 326-6123 for more information. Youth Assistance Program Annual, Completed $30,000 Article XIII, Sections 13.2.6, & 13:2.8. Friendship Center Section 108 Loan Annual, Completed $32,918 Balancing Women's Hormones -Introduced Ord. 254, declared emergency, waived procedure, Fire Station Section 108 Loan Annual, Completed $87,650 Naturally: 7 p.m. Sept. 8. adopted Ord. 254, to amend Chptr 34, Art. II, amending Sects. 34- Community Resource Officer Annual, Completed $70,000 Featured Speaker Dr. Brian K. 37 thru 34-37 to expand types of housing develop, eligible for pmt Outreach Ordinance/Code Compliance Officer Annual, Completed $91,000 in Mew of prop, taxes. Brackney from the Foundation for Dorsey Road Reconstruction • Project Completed $185,813 Wellness Professionals will be discuss­ -Approved res. for Liv. Boxing Club to be recognized as non-profit Wayne-Westiand Family Resource Center Project Completed $4,000 org. ing "Balancing Women's Hormones. 178-Adopted Prep. Res. for use of City-Wide Credit Card. TOTAL CDBG EXPENDITUES, PROGRAM YEAR XXXIII 1,216,834 Naturally: An Alternative Approach to 179-Approved Prep. Res. to purchase Parcel #56-074-05-1128-304 Helping PMS and Menopause." Stop from Wayne Co. Land Bank Corp. HOME FUNDS EXPENDED FOR YEAR XXXIII. 7/1/2007- 6/30/2008 by the library or call (734) 326-6123 to 180-Approved Prep. Res. to purchase Parcel #56-084-02-0757-301 register. from Wayne Co. Land Bank Corp. HOME Administration Annual Completed $32,479 181-Approved Prep. Res. to purchase Parcel #56-073-03-0394-000 Computer Classes: 11 a.m. Sept. 8, Peoples' Community Hope For Homes, (CHDO) Ongoing $137,309 from Wayne Co. Land Bajik Corp. Powerpoint for the Beginner and 2 p.m. Rental Rehabilitation ProgramProgram Year Completed $110,685 182-Approved Prep. Res. to purchase Parcel #56-074-01-0767-301 Sept. 8, Introduction to E-mail. Liberty Hill Scattered Site Rehabilitation Program Year Completed $58,845 from Wayne Co. Land Bank Corp. Check the flyer in the library for a 183-Approved applic. to transf. rights to renewal escrowed Class C. TOTAL HOME EXPENDITUES, PROGRAM YEAR XXXIII $339,318 complete description and requirements Lie. Bus., w/dance permit, 36980 Ford Rd., from JPAC1 to L.A., Inc. 184-Approved Spec. Land Use, prop. Used Veh. Sales, 38120 for all classes, Ail computer classes are Total Year XXXIII CDBG program income and prior year adjustments are $49,025. Total Year XXXIII hands-on. Space is limited. Register in Executive Dr. n. of Ford, east of Hix Roads. HOME program income and prior year adjustment are $17,605. *A11 financial data is subject to final 185- Approved Checklist 'Activity: $424,097.81 and Prepaid: reconciliation and audit adjustments. advance at the Reference Desk or call $1,188,675.07. (734)326-6123. Meeting Adjourned at 9:24 p.m. The City of Westiand will submit the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report to the Minutes available at the Clerk's office. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on September 29, 2008. The draft CAPER will be Information Central was compiled by available for comment from September 15, 2008 - September 29, 2008 at the Department of Housing and reference librarian Janet Soward. The James R. Godbout Eileen DeHart Community Development, 32715 Dorsey Road, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. All written comments will be William P. Faust Public Library is at 6123 Council President City Clerk forwarded to the Detroit HUD Field Office. Central Citv Parkwav. Westiand. For Publish: September 4,2008 OEO86I9007 E*7 Publish: September 4,2008 more information, call (734) 326-6123. Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, September 4,2008 www.hometowniife.com LOCAL NEWS (WGc) A5 Crowds gather for center's present writer's 1st Summer A group of three women who have made a name for themselves as the Fun Fest ThreeOlBags will share information about becoming published writers during a one-day workshop later this More than 1,000 people enjoyed month. an afternoon of food and fun at Sandra Campbell, Linda Sparkman what Westland Convalescent & and Sharon Hegwood, who take their Rehab Center has decided is offi­ moniker from travel bags, have been cially a new tradition. collaborating on travel stories since The center's recent Summer Fun 1998 when they decided to take a Fest attracted WCRC patients, fam­ chance on being published authors. ily members, staff and residents Now they're offering the tools from surrounding communities and they acquired along the way at a offered activities for young an old 3V Beginning Writers Workshop 8:30 alike. a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at "It is of immense value to the the Plymouth Baptist Church, 42021 Westland community to have an E. Ann Arbor Trail, Plymouth. event such as this Fun Day," said They first got together for fellow­ Westland Deputy Mayor Courtney ship, study God's word and pray and Conover. "We commend the entire PHOTOS BY TOM HOFFMEYER STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER decided to add "learn to be travel staff of Westland Convalescent & Bo-Bo The Clown entertains Chuck Cornish (center) and Annette Burnham during the first annual Free Fun Fest at Westland Convalescent writers" to the list. Their plan was Rehab Center for creating such a and Rehab Center in Westland. to take short trips, write about them, positive, inviting setting for the include photographs and get them entire family to enjoy." published, using the money they The event included inflatable made to pay for the next trip. bouncers like the moonwalk and Their venture was a "huge success" Titanic, table games with prizes and its their experience that they plan and a petting farm by Zacharias to share with workshop participants. Farms Traveling Petting Farm and Campbell, a Garden City resident, Pony Rides in Chelsea. Guests had will lead classes focusing on the tools the opportunity to interact with a of the trade, which will identify and multitude of small animals, includ­ explain what tools are essential to ing chickens, bunnies, lambs, goats, writers of any genre, Bare Bones, sheep, roosters, ducks, pigs, Guinea where good writing begins, will look pigs, baby chicks and even a baby Je n.Ct.Kci 5 cfftp.tla d p ck< 1 d_Ji out at finding niche and specialty mar­ pony. of the pond to win a pi ize. kets. There also were free rub-on tat­ Hegwood, also a Garden City resi­ toos for small and big kids alike, dent, is the photographer of the trio, and more than 50 girls and boys will deal with digital camera photog­ swung their hips in the Hula Hoop raphy, choosing the right camera and contest. The best Hula Hooper won working with photos for publication. a $25 Target gift card. Sparkman, who is the editor of the When visitors worked up an ThreeOlBags will explain the who, appetite, they were treated to free what, where, why and how of query hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, a A popular spot for youngsters was the inflatable bouncers. letters and contacting editors and drink and ice cream for dessert. publishers. Complimentary cotton candy and Marvaso's Italian Grille, Electric ments, fractures, dislocations; The workshop also will answer popcorn also were available. Stick Billiards, Mary Denning's surgery; acute onset of medical such questions as what is a clip, how A gas grill, donated by Mack Cake Shoppe, Olga's Kitchen, condition; neurological disorders, Twenty-two-month-old Cheyenne Henry of to write for magazines, how much Vending in Plymouth, restaurant Parkside Dental Team, Rapid such as a stroke, traumatic brain Livonia smiles as she checks out the fun fest money to expect and do you need and gift cards, gas cards, a boy's bicycle Response, Red Robin Restaurant, injury, Parkinson's and ALS; and petting zoo. agent. and a girl's bicycle were just some Saranda's Hair Salon, Telcom neuromuscular disorders and other The workshop costs $100 and of the gifts raffled off throughout Credit Union, Total Transition complex diagnoses. port patients and family members includes a textbook, continental the event. Many local business Team and Westhaven Manor. Care may include physical ther­ during treatment and with transi­ breakfast, luncheon and afternoon establishments also donated items, Westland Convalescent & Rehab apy to help improve overall muscle tioning assistance in preparing for snack. Space is limited. A $30 non­ including Alexander the Great, Center provides sub-acute care for control and strength, occupational discharge from the program with refundable deposit is required to Amantea's, Arbor Hospice, Buffalo people who are coming directly therapy to regain daily living func­ a continuum of care at the home, if reserve a spot. Call (734) 644-6655 Wild Wings, Emagine Theatres, from the hospital and require tions, speech therapy to regain needed. to reserve a spot. Interested budding Famous Dave's, Joey's Comedy recovery from orthopedic surgery, language and communication For more information, call (734) writers can also send an e-mail to Club, Macy's Lakeshore Grill, including hip and knee replace­ skills, and social services to sup- 728-6100. threeolbags @yahoo. com.

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The sec­ tion served as a springboard for ideas, a canvas on which to paint a portrait of a candidate, and a vemle for public discourse about the issues facing our community, and those we wanted to face those issues. But the letters serve a valuable purpose in non-election times, as well. A range of topics — from taxes to budgets and zoning to public safety — are debated in these pages twice a week. At 400 words apiece, that's a lot of discus­ sion. But increasingly, readers are finding it more convenient and more interactive to get into discussions via our Web page (www.hometownlife.com). There are several ways to do it, and all of them are easy. You can become an Observer blogger (all you have to do is register, and the Web site walks you through the easy-as-pie instructions). There are community forums, where you can either start LETTERS a discussion about anything you wish, or join an existing discussion. Or you can leave a comment about an indi­ it leaves out the necessary changes vidual story posted to the site. Supports police Return to K-6 configuration at several other schools (Buchanan, Upset with your elected officials? Let us know. Want I would like to respond to Ms. Dana (The following is an open letter Cass, Randolph, Roosevelt), but it to thank a police officer or a firefighter? Drop us a line. Trapper's letter directed to me on Aug. submitted to Livonia school board is a place to start and time is of the Prefer the Internet to old-fashioned paper-and-pencil, 28, 2008.1 feel it's important that I President Cynthia Markarian.) essence. If an entire district can be feel free. clarify her comments in regards to my For the past two years, the Livonia rearranged in 2½ months' time, most For years, we've been your watchdog, keeping our eyes letter written Aug. 17, 2008. Public Schools school district has been certainly two buildings can be read­ on your community for you. Now, we've found more ways First I'm not sure how Ms. Dana losing students at an unprecedented ied in 2½ weeks. By implementing the than ever to provide you with a voice of your own. Trapper confused my comment, "I rate and the cost of fuel has reached plan in phases, those details could be Whichever way you dhoose to do it, all you have to do know our police force is doing the best historic levels. The combination, of worked out as we move forward, but now is make sure your voice is heard. they can and I don't fault them for these two occurrences has resulted in the district needs to take action now. doing their job," to mean I'm "knock­ the district losing large amounts of Welcome back parties and events at ing the officers attempting to keep money. The district needs to reverse the mall are all well and good, but the criminals under control" and I am the trend of declining enrollment they don't attract new students to the Court was right to reject quoting Ms. Trapper. If she would care and reduce the amount of fuel used. district. The K/6 configuration and to review my letter the criticism was I would like to share with you some neighborhood schools do. Please take directed at our "city leaders" not at the thoughts I have regarding these two these ideas to your colleagues on the reform ballot proposal police. I have nothing but support for issues and how the district could begin board. Should there be a need for help our police force. to turn things around. from the community, I can assure On Aug. 20, the Michigan Court of Appeals rejected the Secondly, I have been actively writ­ I believe very strongly that the only you, there will be many eager volun­ Reform Michigan Government Now ballot proposal. ing our city council and our mayor way to attract new students to the dis­ teers. The unanimous decision reads: "The RMGN initia­ with my concerns in regards to the trict, retain the students still with us Bear in mind that(the sinking fund tive petition is overarching, of a reach and expanse never recent crime wave in our city, and I, and possibly bring some of our lost stu­ millage is up for renewal soon. The before seen by any constitutional initiative in Michigan's too, have asked that we not make tax dents back is to return to the K-6 con­ voters in this district may be more long history. It proposes fundamentally to redesign the cuts that would affect our police force figuration. Clearly the district cannot willing to renew the millage if they very framework of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, and fire department. I have to mention "undo" the changes brought about by see a good-faith effort by the district which emerged after an historic convention and subse­ I have received some positive response the Legacy Initiative, however, over the to listen to them and address some of quent voter approval." from Councilman (Bill) Johnson. course of the next two or three school these concerns. The RMGN advocates filed an appeal with the So please Ms. Trapper don't just years, changes can be made to make Thank you for your consideration. Michigan Supreme Court on Aug. 22. The Supreme Court wake up and smell the coffee, have the district more appealing to young Lindsay S pence has no obligation to hear the case. The proposal calls for some, too, and understand I am aware families. The following is an outline Livonia eliminating two Supreme Court seats and proposal advo­ of the crime in our city and I am voic­ some of these possible changes. cates are asking that the two junior justices not partici­ ing my concerns to our city leaders. Move back to K-6 in phases. The pate in the appeal. I do agree we need to be proactive, first phase could begin as early as We believe the Court of Appeals has made the correct which is why I will continue to keep this September. Due to the unfortu­ No help for change decision in rejecting this overstuffed and partisan amend­ a watchful eye on what goes on in my nate fire at Webster, those students ment. The proposal is designed to enhance the position of neighborhood. I'm all for bringing our were moved to Taylor for the remain­ Joe Biden was a TV celebrity during the Democratic Party within the state. It throws in many city back to a safer standard which is der of the school year, which makes the "high-tech lynching" of Clarence Taylor a logical place to start since attractive parts in an effort to distort its real intent. why we have to pitch in by keeping a Thomas. Supreme Court hearings watchful eye in our neighborhoods and it is already up and running. Reopen reached a new low when a former The removal of the two Supreme Courts justices, for Taylor School as a K-6 elemen­ Thomas employee, lovely Anita Hill, instance, would create a Democratic Party-endorsed reporting any suspicious activity to the local authorities. tary school beginning this fall. Hull testified that her boss spoke sugges­ majority on the court, a reverse on the disastrous attempt School could be cleaned and ready This is another way I support our tively to her 10 years earlier. He also by Franklin Roosevelt to increase the seats on the U.S. to go by September as well. By mov­ purchased sexy magazines. Supreme Court to win support for his New Deal pro­ local police force, Ms. Trapper. _t ing students back to Taylor and Hull, Sen. Biden seemed to intimate grams. Carlos Manzo Hoover and Kennedy schools would behavior of a Supreme Court jus­ While we oppose the ballot issue, we believe there are Westland then have room to bring their fifth- tice should be more honorable than many items in the proposal that have merit. But as the and sixth-grade students back. required for a president or senator. court ruled, voters should not have to decide on so many Moving those four schools back Justice Thomas has upheld the issues buried within a single ballot issue. Rather, voters to K-6 accomplishes several goals. Constitution honorably for many years should be asked to consider the issues fully and sepa­ Develop prevention tactics One, it reduces the number of stu­ now. His decisions are without racial rately. dents at Johnson and Riley, making prejudice, but more conservative than After reading the Aug. 21 article, for less crowded conditions at these Sen. Biden would like.. Among the proposals within in the ballot issue are: "City leaders angry at Romulus police two s.chools. Two, it puts Hull School, reducing the membership of the state Senate and House, over shoot-out," in the Westland Barack Obama, possibly our first which has fallen victim to vandals, rolling back legislative compensation, reforming redis- Observer, I couldn't help but think black president, chose a white politi­ back in operation, which would be a tricting by appointing a bipartisan panel to set legislative that the city leaders and business own­ cian unfair to a black Supreme Court welcome sight in the Hull neighbor­ districts, placing restrictions on legislators becoming ers are naive. This shoot-out is only nominee. The vice presidency will get hood. Three, and most importantly, it lobbyists, reducing judicial salaries, toughening conflict an issue, because it is not a regularly Biden out of the Senate for a while, but reduces several bus runs, thus saving of interest requirements, reducing the salaries of the four occurring event. I'm not saying that not help Obama's promise of worth­ money in fuel costs. statewide elected officials by 25 percent, reducing the cap it would be better if this were to hap­ while changes. Tyler is slated to be the new home on the number of state government departments from 20 pen more often, but there are cities Hank Borg man of Webster beginning this fall, which to 18 and more. Much more — too much more. that face that trouble on a much more Farmington could remain on course for this year, consistent basis. We should be grateful If proponents believe there is so much to amend in the however, that would have to be revis­ that this is such a rarity. state Constitution, perhaps it is time for a Constitutional ited for the following year. Moving the Convention. Or, perhaps, some of these issues can be set­ The real issue here is that we Webster program back to Webster, SHARE YOUR OPINIONS tled legislatively or through separate ballot initiatives. shouldn't be condemning Romulus makes Tyler available for the second We welcome your letters to the editor. Please But this proposal is a terrible approach to government police for what they did, but instead phase in the year 2009-10. This would reform. commending them for doing what they include your name, address and phone number alleviate the crowded conditions at for verification. We ask that your letters be 400 had to do to take these criminals off Coolidge, so the fifth- and sixth-grade words or iess. We may edit for clarity, space the streets. These officers didn't plan students could return there in 2009-10 on a shoot-out and not tell Westland and content. WESTLAND also. about it. Once they realized the sting Nankin Mills can remain closed and had turned sour they did their best to the boundaries redrawn to move stu­ apprehend the criminals. dents between Rosedale and Johnson. letters to the editor

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LETTERS Obama's message of national Michigan Open Meetings Act. I am sure that no facts about Nankin Mills plan one who lived on Gray Street was turned away. The debate on the Nankin Mills development Residents that did not live close by should not reminds me of the movie A Few Good Men and have been invited. The meeting was for previ­ unity was life-altering one the great line that Jack Nicholson had: "You ously notified property owners, a few select city want the truth, you can't handle the truth." I • employees and the developer, just like it should our years ago I sat transfixed on my sofa, What f also remember is the almost 10 minutes hereby encourage the research, discussion and have been. not knowing that the words 1 was hear- • thought about the following truths or facts. Fact. #7: This property was already zoned for Fing would change the course of my life. of the speech devoted to chastising the Fact # 1: A master plan is a strategy. A strat­ R-l development so all the "save the property" It was July 27 and the Democratic National Democratic Party for past mistakes. While egy points you in a direction, but is often altered or "save the natural beauty" people give me a Convention was in full swing, on its way to nom­ by economic pressures, changes in demograph­ break. Have you seen how they level the entire inating John Kerry for the presidency. Whatever challenging your friends and allies is an uneasy ics and social needs. This is from J. Pearce & area when they are building R-l? I also believe misgivings I had about the party or the candi­ path, it has been the journey that Sen. Obama Robinson, noted experts and authors on plan­ that the traffic will be the same or less than date at the time, I tuned into ning and strategies. an R-l development. People in this age group the coverage looking for some has chosen to take. Fact #2: "No city needs a developer - a devel­ simply won't use Joy Road at busy school drop reason to vote. oper needs a city." Are you kidding me? Why off times. Would you, if you had a choice? Of I found that reason from an speech I had seen by President Bill Clinton who are we paying an economic development direc­ course, you wouldn't neither will they. Hix at unlikely source; a self-defined spoke in Taylor. Moving away from demonizing tor (as we should) to work full time on finding Cherry Hill has the same (or more) density and "skinny kid with a funny name" Dick DeVos and not focusing on common cheer­ developers, offering plans and incentives and traffic, so does Joy Road by Franklin High who would challenge me to get leader-like antics, Obama chose to elevate the then noting a progressive and reasonable mayor School. Both are two-lane roads and similar to involved in more ways than I discussion by activating the crowd outside of and council to work with, all in order to lure this situation. This one should have even less could have imagined. partisan politics to create a stronger country for them here. A council recalled for "working with traffic. Michael Siegrist "Tonight is a particular honor everyone. a developer" or "thinking progressively" instead Fact #8: "The loss of property values" and the for me because — let's face it What I also remember is the almost 10 min­ of curling up in a protective shell will certainly "3-story building is only 50 feet from houses." — my presence on this stage is utes of the speech devoted to chastising the go a long way in helping lure future business to If you actually look at the plan, only one house pretty unlikely," Barack Obama said. Democratic Party for past mistakes. While our city. NOT! is anywhere near that building. This particular This son of ajKenyan goat herder and a challenging your friends and allies is an uneasy Fact #3: Closed minds and not looking for­ house is on such a large deep lot it was actually mother from the heartland of America told me path, it has been the journey that Sen. Obama ward has left Westland with a closed movie built behind another house that fronts Gray to ignore the pundits and politicos that divided has chosen to take. theater, empty buildings on Cowan, two large Street. All the lots on Gray Street are more than this country into warring sides, clutched togeth­ In another speech I attended at the Detroit stores built in Canton instead of here, should 500 feet deep and the 3-story building will be er in a freefall to the bottom. He professed a Economic Club — dubbed by a friend as the I go on? Residents squeal and complain about a minimum of two football fields away from new way to view politics; one where you can dis­ dumbest speech he has given — Obama chal­ businesses moving or not locating here and the next nearest house. Ninety percent of the agree without being disagreeable. lenged the domestic auto industry's failure to blame the mayor and council. When they do, residents will have a very nice residential type As a student who worked as the director of manufacture fuel efficient cars that are more vote for something new and progressive, you development beyond their very deep property a camping program for emotionally impaired marketable. recall them. lines. They also will have more green area and children, I had a strong leaning to liberal poli­ What I saw in Sen. Obama was an eagerness Fact #4: We have a problem with citizens who walking paths with this plan than they would tics and an even greater suspicion of partisan to speak hard truths and face ugly facts in order think they know more than investors. Well, I with a strict R-l plan. Most of the current resi­ politics. I grew up in a conservative Catholic to address our past and present course so that got news for you - you don't. Investors are the dents will need binoculars to see what their new household with certified public accountants as we could all move forward. ones spending millions of dollars when it comes neighbors look like. parents. So now, in my last year at the University of to locations and how they run their businesses. I encourage you to check on everything I I did not hate Republicans, only disagreed Michigan and working as a community orga­ If they wanted your location and could strike a pointed out. This debate has become an emo­ with them on solutions to our common prob­ nizer — a path also inspired by the Senator — I deal with the current owner, they would have. tional issue with many of these facts conve­ lems. Sen. Obama's words were music to my have returned in the wake of a national conven­ Showcase Cinema sure listened to a few council niently passed over to make things look worse ears. tion. I was elected a delegate last spring and members and complaining citizens last year on than they really are. Letters about conspiracies, In two years time I had changed my major to traveled to Denver to cast my vote for the per­ how they should run their business, didn't they? due process, save the trees and "build it over political science, become editor in chief of my son I campaigned for in the primary and who Fact #5:1 was told by more than one coun­ there" have started. Let's stick to the facts of the student newspaper, managed a campaign and inspired me to get involved not only in politics, cil member that the infamous petitions with development and whether or not it will be an begun interning for a congressman. I would but in my community as well. "300 signatures" that the council "ignored," the asset to our city. later invest what little spare time I had toward On Thursday night of the convention I sat same petitions that Gray Street residents refer It is simple for 99 percent of Westland resi­ drafting Obama to run for president and work­ nine rows from the stand and watched in awe as to when pointing out the council's "disregard dents. There is no conspiracy. Nothing was done ing for him in the primary. one of my heroes made yet another convention for citizens," actually contained less than 50 improperly. Do you want our city to grow and In 20061 attended a rally in Detroit where speech. I sat transfixed yet again in wonder at signatures of Westland residents. The rest were prosper? Do you want the city's tax burden Obama came to campaign for Gov. Jennifer how unlikely my presence was. signed by people as far away as Walled Lake and shared with more businesses and developments Granholm. In a union hall, full of Democratic Novi. or do you want to carry the tax burden all by supporters, Sen. Obama touched on many issues Michael Siegrist of Canton is a student of political science Fact #6: If you really listen to the meeting yourselves. We can change and grow or we can and reasons to vote for Granholm; all of which at the University of Michigan and is a community orga­ instead of hearing what you want or looking for stand pat and slowly wither away. I have forgotten. However, what I do remember nizer. He served as a Michigan delegate at the Democratic a conspiracy around every corner, you would By the "way, Ms. Hudson, I put my money on from the evening is that it was nothing like the National Convention last week in Denver. realize that the "invitation only" part of the Mr. Poger in a debate any day. meeting with the developer was for the council Robert Welch Jr. members. This way they would not break the Westland

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BY BRAD EMONS LIVONIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS OBSERVER STAFF WRITER CROSS C0UHT8Y MEET RESULTS Sept. 2 at Cass Benton Park BOYS TEAM STANDINGS: 1. Churchill, 21 points; 2. Stevenson, How can a guy name Waterbury ever be 37; 3. Franklin, 70. dehydrated? Individual winner: Mark Waterbury (Churchill), 17 minutes, 11 seconds (5,000 meters). But that's how the newly crowned Livonia Churchill finishers: 1. Waterbury, 17:11; 2. Tom Windle. 27:33; 3. City cross country meet champion felt after a Steve Zoski, 17.36; 6. Ouinn Osgood, 18:04; 9, Mark freyberg, 18:51; couple of minutes into the 5,000-meter race 19. Ryan Keeling, 19:56. Stevenson finishers; 4. Shawn Howse, 17:58; 5. Joe lirso, late Tuesday afternoon at Cass Benton Park. 18:03:7. Matt Williams, 18:33; 10. Andrew Longftf, 18:55; 11. Brian Mark Waterbury, the Churchill senior, fought Fenectv, 18:59; 12. Tom Kaman; 19:03; 13. Joe MaeDonald, 19:07. . Franklin finishers; 8, Austin Jones, 18:41; 14. Pete Waiblay, Shaw released through blistering 90-degree heat towi n the event 19:16; 15. Booby Wilson. 19:30; 16. Alex Curry, 19:32; 17. Nik in 17 minutes, 11 seconds, as the Chargers garnered Gherardmi, 19:38; 18. Jason Riffel. 19:47, Because of a logjam their sixth straight city tide with 21 points. GIRLS TEAM STANDINGS: J. Stevenson, 34 points, 2. Cnurchiil, at linebacker, former 35; 3. Franklin, 54. Stevenson, under new coach Jerry Young, Individual winner; Courtney Cafka (Stevenson), 18 minutes; Livonia Clarenceville was runner-up with 37 followed by Franklin 57.04 seconds (5,000 meters). High standout Tim Stevenson finishers: I Calka, 18:57.04; 6. Victoria Saferian, in third with 70. 21:54.87; 8. Karli Kuchma, 22:08.22; 9. Katie Vidier, 22:12.98; 10. Shaw was one of 15 "I went out like the weather was perfect," Julie Capeneka, 22:29,23; ?8. Michelle Krawczyk, 24:41.73; 21 players released and said Waterbury, who jumped to an early lead Rebecca GitJiey, 25:07.0'. put on unconditional Churchill finishers: 3. Amanda Southwell, 21:24.9; 4. Alyssa and never looked back. "I had to keep push­ Mlra, 21:30.69; 5. Emily Ciatrmont, 21:37,47; 11. Bethany Pilat, waivers Saturday by the ing to win it. About a mile into it told myself, 22:37.08; 12. Lindsay McMullen, 23:07.33; 19. Tiffany Raisaoen, Carolina Panthers of 24:45.12; 20. Aliesandra ladipalo,' 24:16.9. It's too late to give up now.' I kept saying to Frankffn finishers: 2. Megan McPherson, 19:50.96; 7. Brittany the National Football myself, 'Don't back down.' That Tom Petty Dilley, 21:59.53; 14. Shannon Niznik, 23:50.81; 15. Tiffany Umble. League. 23:58.8; 16. Tiffany VanOrden. 24:24.69; % Megan Widens, song was going through my head." 24:32.01; 27. Keily Waiblay, 25:47,3. Shaw, who played Churchill swept the first three places as defensive end, line- sophomore Tom Windle was runner-up in • backer and running 17:33 followed by Steve Zoski in 17:36. The Waterbury, who was an individual state qual­ back at Penn State, Chargers also had two others in the top 10 ifier last fall. "I can still feel it. I ice it, take a was a fifth-round draft — Quinn Osgood in sixth (18:04) and Mark lot of Motrin and stretch a lot — which is the choice of the Panthers- Freyberg in ninth ¢18:51). most important part of prevention. in 2007 and played "I told them to be careful, but they trained "I gained 10 pounds while I was off, and I exclusively on special hard last week," Churchill coach John was alittle worried, but none obit's fat." teams last season McGreevy said. "They knew what their goals Waterbury's time of 17:11 under scorching where he led that unit were. After last week's meet (South Lyon conditions was certainly a positive. in tackles with 14. Invitational) there were a lot of questions. I Stevenson's top two finishers were Shawn The 6-foot-l, 236- thought Windle, Zoski and Osgood all stepped Howse and Joe Urso, who finished fourth pound Shaw had a up. We felt better today than after the last and fifth, respectively, in 17:58 and 18:03. total of five tackles, meet, but we're still looking up to a lot of peo­ Matt Williams added a seventh in 18:33 and including two solo, ple in this new league (Kensington Lakes)" Andrew Longhi was 10th in 18:55. in the Panthers' four The 6-foot, 160-pound Waterbury, third a Sophomore Austin Jones was Franklin's preseason exhibition year ago in the city cross country meet, had been lone finisher in the top TO, taking eighth with games. bothered by shin splits during the spring track a clocking of 18:41. PHOTOS BY TOM HOFFMEYERI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER season which limited him to only the 1,600. Churchill's Mark Waterbury leads the pack during the Livonia City boys cross country Stillman leads MU "I took a month off, all of June," said [email protected] j (734) 953-2123 meet held Tuesday afternoon at Cass Benton Park. Sophomore Austin Stillman (Livonia Franklin) carded back- to-back 75s to lead the Madonna University men's golf team to , eighth-place team fin­ BY BRAD EMONS Katie Vidler, ninth (22:12.98); and freshman ish in last weekend's #•* OBSERVER STAFF WRITER Julie Capeneka, 10th (22:29-23). Franklin's Lou Collins Classic at ""*«**• Brittany Dilley took seventh in 21:5 Bedford Valley Golf The heat took its toll late Tuesday after­ Churchill did not run its top returning Club. noon at Cass Benton Park, but when the final runner, 41st-place state meet finisher Sara Stillman was 12th results were tabulated, Stevenson claimed Kroll, who sat out the meet with an illness, individually fol­ its first Livonia Public Schools girls cross and Stevenson took advantage. lowed by Steve South country title since 2003 by edging four-time "I sent my team out hard — that's what (Franklin), 75-78- defending champion Churchill, 34-35. Churchill does — we wanted to be right with 153; Matt Robinson Franklin placed third with 54 points in a them," Stevenson second-year coach Nancy (Livonia Churchill), 81- meet where each of the three schools had a Gavoor said. "Churchill is a very good team 78-159; Kyle Lawrey, runner bow out. and they're not going to take it lightly. It was 75-87-162; and Brett Senior Courtney Calka led the way once Victoria Saferian's second best time at Cass Quitquit, 83-80-163, again for Stevenson, capturing her fourth Benton. Both Kuchka and Saferian were at for a 306-311-617 total straight LPS individual title in the 5,000- the state meet last year. Kuchka didn't finish. Host Olivet, led meter race with an impressive clocking of 18 And Vidler was not even in the top seven on by medalist Brock minutes, 57.04 seconds. JV last year. Gleadal's 74-69-143, Franklin's Megan McPherson, a sopho­ "These girls have trained hard. I'm happy. captured the team title more, was runner-up in 19:50.96 and This is us, this who we are. It's a different with a two-day total of three Churchill girls followed — Amanda group than last year. We wanted to Beat 588. Stevenson's Courtney Calka blisters the Southwell (21:24.9), Alyssa Mira (21:30.69) Churchill and be city (LPS) champs. It's a course on her way to a first-place finish, and Emily Clairmont (21:37.47). real positive for them." Franklin's Megan McPherson, who Football Webcast breaking 19 minutes for 5,000 meters, during Stevenson placed four others in the top Calka, who has aspirations of running broke 20 minutes for 5,000 meters, Livonia Stevenson the LPS girls cross country meet Tuesday 10 to pull out the victory led by junior track and cross country at a Division I col- makes her way through the course en football fans who at Cass Benton Park. It was Calka's fourth- Victoria Saferian, sixth (21:54.87); senior route to a second-place finish during aren't able to make it straight individual title. Karli Kuchka, eighth (22:08.22); sophomore Please see STEVENSON, B2 the LPS girls cross country meet. to this Friday's game at Howell will have a chance to listen to the game live on the Internet. 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up a total of 95 points last week, expect be playing their second straight game on this one to be a barn-burner. PICKS: Wright the PCEP campus' junior varsity field, so (Salem); Emons (Northern); Smith (Salem). they may have home-field advantage - at WATERFORD M0TT (1-0) at WAYNE MEMORIAL least for a few minutes. The Wildcats took (0-1): Mott's defense turned Westland John to the air last week as quarterbacks Matt Glenn's offense to apple sauce in last Skubik and Ryan Barrera combined for five which resembled an overwa- week's 7-0 victory over the Rockets. Can it TD passes. PICKS: Wright (Plymouth); Emons turn the trick again against a team in the' (Brighton); Smith (Plymouth). tered Chia-Pet. same school district? The Zebras hope not. ELOOHflELO HILLS CRANBR00K-KIN6SWOOD (0-1) partans devour Lions in KLAA division opener The routine only worked PICKS: Wright (Mott); Emons (Mott); Smith at LIVONIA CLARENCEVILLE(1-0):C!arenceville twice in nine games, but (Wayne). made a statement in last week's 53-0 — trust me on this one — it WHITE LAKE LAKELAND (1-0) at CANTON (1-0); trouncing of Detroit University Prep, while Host Livonia Stevenson CANTON 7, FRANKLIN 0: On Tuesday, This is the first-ever meeting on the gridiron Cranbrook was dropping a 47-14 decision to BOYS SOCCER the host Chiefs (3-1-3, l-O) broke wasn't the 'fro's fault. Detroit Loyola. PICKS: Wright (C'ville); Emons entered new territory Tuesday for the Eagles and Chiefs, both of whom are open a tight contest with six second- Led by Redford-Garden City coming off impressive Week 1 wins. Teams (C'ville); Smith (C'vllle). night, earning its first boys had a pair of goals and two assists half goals to beat Livonia Franklin sports editor Tim Smith, all that are facing Canton's run-oriented, ball- GARDEN CITY (1-0) at ROMULUS (0-1): Could this soccer victory in the newly Tuesday night, leading host Livonia (0-5, 0-1) in a KLAA-South Division faking offense for the first time usually be the year of the Cougar? Judging by last Churchill (1-2,1-0) to the KLAA- three Observer grid pickers formed Central Division of the opener for both teams. struggle, but Lakeland's offense can week's convincing win over Taylor Kennedy, South Division triumph over visiting were stylin' last week. Smith score, too. PICKS: Wright (Canton); Emons Kensington Lakes Activities "We only led 1-0 at the half, so the answer could be a resounding "yes." Wayne Memorial (0-4-1). went 10-2 followed by myself (Lakeland); Smith (Canton). PICKS:Wright (Garden City); Emons (Garden Association, 2-0, against pre­ Franklin deserves a lot of credit The game ended two minutes into at 8-4 and Livonia-Westland MUD LAKE WESTERN (1-0) at LIVONIA FRANKLIN City); Smith (Garden City); viously unbeaten South Lyon. for keeping it close early on," said the second half because of the eight- sports editor Brad Emons, who (0-1):These two squads know each other well RIVER ROUGE {0-1) at BEDFORD THURSTON (0-1): Canton coach George Tomasso. "This was our introduction goal mercy rule. after several years of squaring off against The Eagles will look to get on track after "Tonight - especially in the second compiled a 7-5 mark. into the KLAA and we found Adam Bedell and Simon Bank one another in the Western Lakes Activities getting clipped in their opener by Croswell- half - we had great all-around team Despite our early triumphs, Association's Western Division. The Patriots Lexington. Mega Gold rival River Rouge is out how different the regular each contributed a goal and assist play. This is a very unselfish team overconfidence will not be are still stinging from a tough one-point hoping to rebound from a demoralizing season schedule is going to for the Chargers, who led 7-0 at and it showed tonight." an issue due to the football loss to rival Stevenson, while the Warriors 28-point loss to Harper Woods. PICKS: be this year," said Stevenson intermission. are riding a wave of momentum in the wake Wright (Thurston); Emons (Thurston); Smith Senior midfielder Scott Zech selectors' creed we all adhere coach Lars Richters, whose Other Churchill goal scorers of their thrilling 22-21 triumph over Monroe: (Thurston). tallied the lone first-half goal off included Etienne Lussiez, Chris to: "Success: Hair today, gone PICKS: Wright (Franklin); Emons (Western); WYANDOTTE ROOSEVELT (1-0) at REDF0RD UNION team improved to 4-0-1 a helper from fellow captain Kyle DeNapoli, Tyler Vamey and Matt tomorrow..." Smith (Western). (1-0): This game may prove to be one of overall and 1-0 in the KLAA- , Breitmeyer. Regan. FRIDAY'S GAMES WATERF08D KETTERING (I'D) at LIVONIA the marquee matchups in the Mega White Central. "It's a good opponent Six different Chiefs scored sec­ this week as both squads look to start the Adrian Motta started and (ALL 7 P.K, UNLESS NOTED} CHURCHILL (0-1): The Chargers' hopes of that we've never seen before, ond-half goals: Joey Krizanek, getting into the win column for the first season unbeaten. PICKS: Wright (RU); Emons Christian Adams finished in goal for LIVONIA SIEHENSON (1-0} at HOWELL (1-0): This an energetic hard-working Josh Hurst, Collan Baker, Mitch Kensington Lakes Activities Association time this season won't get any easier (Wyandotte); Smith (RU). the Chargers. Reinhart, Sherif Hassanien and crossover dash probably won't provide against a Kettering defense that yielded REOFORD COVENANT (1-0) at DETROIT LOYOLA team." PLYMOUTH 4, JOHN GLENN 0: m Brandon Burt. the down-to-the-last-second thrills that just seven points to Wayne last week. PICKS: (1-0)-4 p.nt.: The Loyola defense better Brian Klemczak scored both a KLAA-South Division game Wright (Churchill); Emons (Kettering); Smith Registering second-half assists last week's Stevenson-Livonia Franklin be prepared to" deal with Covenant wide goals for Stevenson - one com­ Tuesday, Brad Finnegan's hat trick game offered, but it may come close. The (Kettering). receiver Jamonne Chester, who's headed for the winners were Hassanien ing in the opening half off an propelled the host Wildcats (3-3, Highlanders crushed Walled Lake Northern, WESTLAND JOHN GLENN (0-1) at P1NCKNEY (0-1): to Indiana to play football in 2009. PICKS: (two), Kyle Biega, Reinhart (two) l-O) to a win over Westland John 48-17, in Week 1, so they give the Spartans The Pirates suffered a tough 21-7 setback to Wright (Loyola); Emons (Loyola); Smith assist from Nick Anagnostou and Zech. (Covenant). Glenn (1-3-1, O-l). a stern test. PICKS: Wright (Howell); Emons Northville last week, while the Rockets fell, and a second half tally from Senior net-minder Nick Turnbull (Stevenson); Smith (Howell). 7-0, to Waterford Mott. With several ominous Sam Maccini also scored for Chris Long. recorded his fourth shutout for SfltEM (0-1) at WALLED LAKE N0RTHE8H (0-1): opponents on deck, both units need a'W' HARPER WOODS (1-0) at LUTHERAN WESTLAKD (0- Plymouth, which scored three times to propel them in the right direction. PICKS: "We got outstanding play Canton. Both of these squads are looking for the 1), 1 p.ni.: Things can only get better for the in the second half after leading 1-0. Wright (John Glenn); Emons (John Glenn); in the center-midfield, espe­ GREENHIUS 7, CUREHCEVILLE1: Peter kind of early-season triumph that could Warriors, who were drubbed by Dearborn "It was a little sloppy, but even­ Smith (John Glenn). Jacobson scored four goals Tuesday spark a sudden resurgence following sub- Heights Annapolis in their 2008 debut. PICKS: cially from Klemczak and Joe tually we took control," Plymouth to spark Ann Arbor Greenhills (3-0) par 2007 campaigns (Salem finished 1-8; " SRI6HT0N (0-1) at PLYMOUTH (1-0) at PCEP junior Wright (Harper Woods); Emons (Harper D'Agostino," Richters said. coach Jeff Neschich said. Northern was 0-9). After both teams gave Mrsity stadium: Ironically, the Bulldogs will to the non-conference triumph over Woods); Smith (Harper Woods). Goalkeepers Conner Burton Kyle Brindza earned the shutout host Livonia Clarenceville (3-1). (first half) and Justin Collins in goal for the Wildcats. The Gryhons wasted little time . (second half) combined on the "We had some opportunities in getting on the board, scoring at the the first half and could not fin­ ticed there, but I didn't real­ It was the second straight shutout. 7-second mark en route to a 3-1 ish," Glenn first-year coach Jimmy ize hot much harder it was win for Calka, who also won The loss drops South Lyon halftime lead. Mortada said. "The second halfwe during a race. It was hard the the South Lyon Invitational, to 6-1 overall and 0-1 in the Garet Hintzman's unassisted goal PAGE B1 got caught pushing up too much. entire meet. It was hard to Aug. 23, at Island Lake State proved to be Clarenceville's lone KLAA-Central. I thought Nelson Kenhe played a score. get through it." Park in 19:11. iOlMaxWashko beautiful game at center midfield." legiate program, was able to And winning the team title "I feel like times are still withstand the brutal condi­ proved to be a welcome bonus. dropping, even by a little bit," tions and win by almost a "I'm so excited because she said. "I still have work on minute. haven't beaten Churchill in my strength. I don't feel as "It was definitely a lot hot­ four years," Calka said. "I'm powerful as before. I really MU ends California trip at 2-1 ter than any race I've race glad for the other girls and I'm have to work on my form more. IVe run," said the senior glad that everybody can wear Track form is different than * The Madonna University MEN'S COLLEGE SOCCER Ocelot men romp standout. "And it's the first that (LPS meet) patch on their cross country form. Track men's soccer team finished its time we raced there (Cass (letter) jacket now. It's excit­ — it's a lot different than cross west coast road trip with a 2-1 On Aug. 27, the Schoolcraft Benton) this year. We've prac- ing." country race." record after dropping its first Both teams are now 2-1 on College men's soccer team match of the season Monday to the season. stands at l-O-l overall fol­ Bellevue (Neb.), 2-1, in double- In a match Saturday at lowing a 7-0 victory in an GIRLS SWIM RESULTS overtime in a match hosted by Point Loma, MU rallied MCCAA-Eastern Conference Point Loma Nazarene. past MidAmerica Nazarene opener at Kellogg CC. FARMINGTON HIGH 107 200 Individual medley: Annie Newton M. Tyler, Fredericks, Laura Tyler), 1:52.34; Casey Friend's goal in the University (Kan.), 2-1, as new­ Leading the attack with two LIVONIA CHURCHILL 79 (F), 2:46.5.6; 50 freestyle: Fredericks (F), 100 backstroke: Fredericks

After a lackluster first Brittany Pickett to Katie Shull 1 *- WOMEN'S COLLEGE SOCCER », half in the season opener, (Salem) that really got the Schoolcraft College's women's Lady Ocelots rolling. That tan­ soccer team bounced back our mindset and came out dem, accounted for two goals, *-* with four second-half goals much more focused and this sandwiched around Dena to knock off visiting Jackson resulted in more possession Sana's goal (from Gutkowski). Community College 5-1 in and better scoring opportuni­ The final marker was scored a Michigan Community ties. We were much more com­ with about nine minutes left, College Athletic Conference posed in the second half." when Tara Pietila sent a pass - /.-ft match. Schoolcraft's lone first- over to Pickett who finished • J __ •_• "The first half, we made half tally was scored by the job. * 1 a lot of mental errors and Stephanie Gutkowski (Livonia Shivraman cited the defense easily turned over the ball," Stevenson), on an assist from of Sally L'Esperance, Jessica •-.-.- said Schoolcraft head coach Ally King Stevenson). Lusardi and Meghan Horgan . ** Deepak Shivraman. "The sec­ After the intermission, (Livonia Franklin) for keeping ond half, we really changed it was the combination of the Rams' offense in check. •-*- *'.f«L-

4« <£ •firt* go 3-3 in Owens Classic

An up-and-down week­ On Friday, the Lady end ended on a high note COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL Ocelots opened with a 25- for Schoolcraft's volleyball 15, 25-23, 25-15 win over team, which went 3-3 at work on." Lakeland (Ohio) and fol­ the Owens Express Classic Cutting down on unforced lowed up with a 3-1 victory Volleyball Tournament in errors is one area Lamb will over Owens (25-11,12-25, Toledo. attend to during upcoming 25-19, 25-16). The Lady Ocelots went practices. Schoolcraft, however, lost 2-1 on Friday, before losing Leading the attack for a 3-2 match to Sinclair to extended matches Saturday Schoolcraft (7-3 overall, 4-0 finish Day 1 of the tourna­ to nationally ranked in the Michigan Community ment (game scores were 25- Vincennes and Haggerstown. College Athletic Association) 18, 25-17, 23-25, 21-25, 9-15). But a 3-0 victory over Edison against Edison were fresh­ Top Schoolcraft perform­ in Saturday's finale helped man outside hitter Kaitlyn ers on the first day of action take the sting out of those Litteral (14 kills) and sopho­ included freshman setter defeats. more outside hitter Virginia Brittany Denter (86 assists), "This was a nice win Butler (Canton/Westland John Butler (33 kills) and Kerr for us," said Schoolcraft Glenn) who tallied 11 kills. (59 digs). Chipping in with head coach Richard Lamb Leaders in other depart­ five blocks against Sinclair about the 25-17, 25-18, 25- ments included freshman was sophomore setter Sarah 18 win over Edison. "Last setter Katie Williams (23 Button (Churchill). . year, Edison made it to assists) and sophomore Lamb said the win over the national semifinals; defensive specialist Hillary 13th ranked Owens was the in Division III and it was Colomina (13 digs). highlight of the weekend, a great way to finish the Schoolcraft lost 25-23,16- with "huge strides" from day after struggling ear­ 25,13-25,17-25 to Vincennes freshman outside hitter lier against Vincennes and and 25-9, 25-23,18-25,19- Kaitlyn Litteral (13 kills, Haggerstown. 25, 10-15 to Haggerstown, three blocks) as well as "Overall, while we went despite a combined 31 kills excellent performances from 3-3 on the weekend, we did from Butler and 47 digs from sophomore middle hitter struggle. We learned a lot freshman defensive special­ Whitney Clay (24 digs, two about where we are as a ist Jordan Kerr (Livonia aces) and Denter (36 assists, 'illm T 1 ' » ' I team and what we need to Churchill). 14 digs). I . - c www.fiometownIife.com LOCAL SPORTS Observer & Eccentric j Thursday; September 4,2008 (LW) B3

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O&E Men's golf noon, Sunday, Sept. 7, at Department of Parks and Rutherford will be the fea­ PREP FOOTBALL Saturday, Sept. 6 Bicentennial Park (fields nos. Recreation will hold a man­ tured instructor. Friday, Sept. 5 Bath Invitational, 8:30 a.m. Cran&rook at Clarencevilfe, 7 p.m. W. Bloomfield Inv. at Kensington, 9 a.m, The 2008 Observer & 9-10), located off Seven Mile agers meeting for its seven- For more information, call Wat. Kettering at Churchill, 7 p.m. U-0 Mercy Inv. at Cass Benton, 9:45 a.m: Eccentric Men's Open 36- Road (at Wayne Road). week, 2008 men's fall bas­ (734) 421-4928. W.L Western at Franklin, 7 p.m. GIRLS SWIMMINGS DIVING hole medal play event will be For more information, visit ketball league beginning at Stevenson at Howell, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2 Travel baseball-softball John Glenn at PinckneyJ p.m. Wayne at Annapolis, 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. http://www.livoniastorm.com. 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, Waterford Mott at Wayne, 7 p.m. BOYS TENNIS 20-21, at Livonia's Fox Creek at the Livonia Community The Kensington Saturday, Sept. 6 Friday, Sept. 5 and Whispering Willows golf Boys hoop league Recreation Center (confer­ Valley Baseball Softball Harper Woods at Luth. Westland, 1 p.m. Farmington at John Glenn, 4 p.m. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Wayne at Garden City, 4 p.m. courses. Beginning the week of ence room), located at 15100 Association is accepting Thursday, Sept. 4 Saturday, Sept. 6 The entry fee is $95 (cart not Sept. 23, the City of Livonia Hubbard (at Five Mile Road). applications for travel base­ Ciarenceville at Wayne, 7 p.m. Monroe Invitational, TBA. included) with a maximum Department of Parks and The fee is $320 per team ball and softball teams for Friday, Sept. S GIRLS FIELD HOCKEY handicap of 20. Recreation will stage a fall (plus officials fees each game). the 2009 season. Huron Valley at Macomb Christian, 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5 Saturday, Sept. 6 A.A, Huron at Ladywood, 4:3,0 p.m. Entries close at 6 p.m. boys basketball league at The season starts Nov. 5. There are currently open­ Ladywood Tournament, 9 a.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL Saturday, Sept. 13. Entries the Livonia Community For more information, call ings in all age brackets in both Mich. Lutheran Tournament, 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 4 will be limited to the first 200 Recreation Center gym. Portage Northern invitational, 9 a.m. FiintMottCCatSchooicraft.7p.rn. Erin Knieper at (734) 466- baseball and softball for new Oakland Christian Tournament, TBA. Friday, Sept. 5 golfers. Team placement tryouts for 2412. and existing teams. Berkley Invitational, TBA. (Julie Martin Memorial at Madonna) (Starting times and pairings Division I (ages 9-11) will be Baseball features mul­ BOYS SOCCER Madonna vs. Davenport, 3 p.m. will be available after noon on from 6-7 p.m. and Division Youth baseball tryouts tiple divisions - community, Thursday, Sept. 4 Madonna vs.£edarvitle (Ohio), 7 p.m. John Glenn at Wayne, 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6 Thursday, Sept. 18.) II (ages 12-14) from 7-8 p.m., • Tryouts for the Westland advanced, open - for under-9 Ciarenceville at Harper Woods, 4:30 p.m. (Julie Martin Memorial at Madonna) For more information, call both Tuesday, Sept. 9 at the Warthogs, a 13-and-under through under-18. Softball Luth. Westland at Luth. North, 6 p.m. Madonna vs. Univ. of Windsor, 9:30 a.m. (248) 476-4493. LCRC. Team notification will travel baseball team will be divisions will be determined Canton at Churchill, 7 p.m. Madonna vs. Spring Arbor, 1:30 p.m. be Tuesday, Sept. 16. from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, by interest for under-10 Plymouth at Franklin, 7 p.m. MEN'S COLLEGE SOCCER St. Colette hoop tryouts Friday, Sept. S Friday, Sept. 5 Division 1 practices will be Sept. 10, at Wayne-Ford Civic through under-18. Franklin at Garden City, 4 p.m. Schoolcraft at Suffolk CC (NX), 2 p.m. Tryouts for the Livonia Tuesday, Sept. 23 and 30 fol­ League baseball fields, located Meetings for the upcoming W.L. Northern at John Glenn, 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6 Saturday, Sept. 6 Schoolcraft at Nassau CC (N.Y.), noon. St. Colette Cougars Catholic lowed by games on Oct. 7,14, at Wayne Road, just south of season will begin in October. Luth. Westland at R.O. Shrine, 11 a.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE SOCCER Youth Organization boys bas­ 21,28; Nov. 4 and 11. Ford. For more information, e- BOYS & GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY Friday, Sept. S ketball teams, both JV (grades Division II practices will be For more information, call mail Jeff David at jeff.david@ Thursday, Sept. 4 Schoolcraft at Elgin CC (Hi.), 5 p.m. 5-6) and varsity (grades 7-8) Wayne at Ypsi Early Bird, 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6 Thursday, Sept. 25 and Oct. 2 Keith Kiesznowski at (734) kvbsa.com; or visit www. Annapolis, Lutheran South Schoolcraft at DuPage CZ (ill.), 11 a.m. • teams, will begin the week of followed by games Oct. 9,16, 846-3513. kvbsa.com. at Lutheran Westland, 4:15 p.m; TBA - time to be announced. Oct. 27. 23,30; Nov. 6 and 11. • Tryouts will be staged the Boys from St. Colette, St. The registration deadline is next few weeks for the 2009 Aidan, St. Kenneth and St. Monday, Sept. 8 (LCRC pass WaCo Wolves, a 14-under Prisciila are eligible to try out. holders) at the LCRC, located team which will play in the The Cougars are also seeking a at 15100 Hubbard (at Five 15-and-under division of the JV coach. Mile Road). Kensington Valley Baseball- If interested, or for more Fees are $49 (pass holders), Softball Association, along information, call Michele $58 (Livonia residents) and with regional events. Use Earth-Friendly Fertilizer Belczak at (734) 953-5746; or $65 (nonresidents). The Wolves will start play e-mail michelebel@sbcglobal. For more information, call in early April and end in late for Green Grass & net. (734) 466-2900. July with close to an 80-game schedule which includes the Water Quality Protection MU Sunday fall hoops Girls hoop league Omaha (Neb.) Slump Buster The Madonna University Beginning the week of held during the College World men's basketball program and Sept. 28, the City of Livonia Series. • Slow-Release Nitrogen All-Star Basketball Camps Department of Parks and For more information, call will stage its 2008 fall basket­ Recreation will stage a fall Bill Hardin at (734) 560-0820. ball league on Sundays, Sept. 7 girls .basketball league for • Low or No Phosphorus through Oct. 26. ages 1013 at the Livonia Baseball Academy The league will provide Community Recreation Center The Pro Secrets Baseball • Free of Pesticides instruction in preparation for gym. Academy will be conducting the upcoming winter basket­ Team placement tryouts will showcase sessions for high ball season from MU players. be from 6-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. school players as well as skill Division II (ages 11-13) starts 12, followed by practices on sessions in power pitching, hit­ (Funded in part by the Wayne County Rouge River National Wet Weather Demonstration Project. at 1 p.m. each followed by Sept. 26 and Oct. 3. League ting and fielding. For more information, in Oakland County call 248-858-0958, in Wayne County call Division I at 3 p.m. games follow Oct. 10,17,24; The latest pro pitch 888-223-2363 or see our website at The cost is $125 per player Nov. 7,14 and 21. trainer will be used and for­ (includes reversible game jer­ The registration dead­ mer Phillies pitcher Mark www.allianceofrougecommunities.com sey with number). line is Thursday, Sept. 11, at For more information, call the LCRC, located at 15100 Chuck Henry at (734) 432- Hubbard. , ... • * • 'h"%^- 5991 (office) or (734) 398-5975 Fees are $49 (pass holders), -V^' (home); or e-mail him at chen- $58 (Livonia residents) and [email protected]. $65 (nonresidents). Girls softball tryouts For more information, call Additional tryouts for the (734) 466-2900. Livonia Storm girls fastpitch softball team age groups will be from 10 a.m. until The City of Livonia

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BY ED WRIGHT nervous," said Marcero, who OBSERVER STAFF WRITER was stationed on the fringe of one of the three greens with PUBLIC COURSES Canton resident Jeff his putter and wedge in hand. Marcero is headed straight "There was no time to line up CATTAILS GOLF-CLUB "i r 517-5464635 • HOWELL Sensor MONDAY - FRIDAY £NYTi%~ j specials Expires'9/30/08 >WILLOWBROOKS ° Byron' I 4/10 /iftC 499B MiBtPmssntCtiiipon MValidW/ - one of 40 people who chipped entire round was eight feet." , Contact the pro shop at 734-449-4653for anaUtimes | ', £40"40D* l£CO PfeBMkedEyertts.E»p 9-19-08 ,' www.CATTAJLSGOI_FCLUB.COM 3 I in to break the world record for Marcero, a sales executive at the fastest round of golf. WJR, said the record almost And, no, the group didn't didn't happen. TONEBR1DGE include Tiger Woods or Usain "The first time we tried it, o I f club Bolt. we were just over nine min­ V tfPV ^ ™™ 1 ItonfflhflKiittnftlMl The record-setting contin­ utes," said Marcero, "so'every- iion-F-Before 11am gent, which was put together body was really fired up. But by radio station WJR and the next time it took longer 4 8m^taWcStt»lt*#«SlBAiitf»oe Boyne Mountain Resorts, and the time after that it took •ft - ••'. •*••»,* r-" played 18 holes on the longer still. . Monday-Friday , Before3:00PM Monument at Boyne Mountain "It was raining the whole f Eagle Crest 1 5 layout faster than it takes time, so after the third try, 1 SMitt •'__-• *M I 14110 I Golf Club I GOLF FOR 1G" some PGA Tour pros to line myself and Dan Turcott - the I your cost I yourwst ill j September Special j ALL PLAYERS up a putt: 7 minutes and 56 Boyne events director- talked 2 Players for $69.00 18 HOLES W/ CART SENIOR 1 WEEKDAY Saturday seconds. about whether we should give WEEKENDS! REGULAR 18w/cart BEFORE 8:30 A.M. The previous record of 8:47 up or keep trying. When we Valid Monday-Friday 7am-10arr & Sunday VALID ON 9-6 ONLY 35 I aui.-auii. 'I 18 Mies was set in August of 2003 decided to give it one more (Excludes Holidays) 18 Holes W/Cart SENIORS at Bridelwood Golf Club in shot, Dan got on the mega­ 2 Players for $49.00 After 1:00 PM MON.-FRI. £ Flower Mound, Tex. phone and delivered this awe­ • 18 Holes w/cart Saturday & Sunday | 18 HOLES W/CART V Marcero and his fellow some speech that got every­ 18 Holes W/Cart \ Valid Monday-Friday 7am-10arr Must be 50 yrs. old 24 record-breakers were strategi­ body fired up. Call (810) 329-2070 For Tee Times (Excludes Holidays) Faulkwood shores Coif Club cally placed on three of the 7163 SI. Clair Highway • St. Clair, Ml 48079 734-487-2441 CALL FOR TEE TIMES: "When we broke the record, www.RattieRun.com Howell 517-546-4180 Golf Digest' Monument's holes (a par 3, par every shot was pure and every L 1-94, Exit 183 Ypsilairti » i www.ftnilkwoadshorefiaolf.com 4 and par 5), which they played approach shot was tight. It's six times consecutively. hard to explain how perfect it The clock started each time turned out." the initial tee shot was struck. WJR has coordinated the Flayers stationed in the fair­ record-breaking attempts ways and around the greens since the mid-90s, Marcero ran to the resting spot of each said. shot and proceeded to move "One of the things that the ball toward the hole. helped this year was that the Once a golfer drained a putt, Tournament of Champions was the player on the ensuing hole being held at the same time up immediately hit a tee shot. there and we recruited a lot of Among the stringent those golfers to participate," requirements put in place said Marcero. "I'm a 13 handi­ by Guinness were that video cap and I was probably the had to be taken of the event, worst golfer out there." Weekdaysanylime, weekends afternoon. FALL SPECIAL the total yardage of the holes Marcero credited Turcott Includes far! rental. Call ahead for tee times. 18 holes for $25, senior rate $20 played had to exceed 6,000 and WJR marketing director Must present coupon, good for group of KKLANDCOUMIY PARKS yards and two elected officials Bridgette Burns fororchestratin g 1 -4 players. Not valid with any other offers. 9 holes for $18, senior rate $15 r 1-800-23-GOLF-4 tin- spriest HVL-SUS, ?>Au ;'d ve grwup v&ty.i, Dys]i.jaUvj.;3 Of fit«alfasi«s w'il WA K - in this case, a mayor (not the successful effort - one that f Kwame) and a sheriff- had to even Tiger and Bolt could en •» Good through October 5, 2008. www.metroparksgoif.com .¾¾^½ Mai valid wlili nibav wsumzi :;f;S'C'H. ^aiid .'LB SGOS.anl?. 5(¾ )ii witrtess the occurrence. "I was more anxious than [email protected] j (734) 95 Log on to www.TeeltUpMichigan.com for everything you need to know about golf in Michigan. J To advertise in this directory, call Jim Sabatella at (586) 626-7388. {*) Observer & Eccentric j Thursday, September 4,2008 BELIEFS SI VALUES www.hometownlife.com

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To submit an item for tfie religion 770-3733 or [email protected]. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at gcfellowship.org or call (734) 525- (734)422-0149. between Lyndon and the 1-96 service calendar, fax it to (734) 591-7279 or Kirby 5k run St. John's Lutheran Church in Redford. 6019. Safety/health fair drive. The Web site is www.hischurch. write: Religion Calendar, Observer 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at Willow Food and drinks available. Call (313) Remembering Sept. 11 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, us. Newspapers, 36251 Schoolcraft, Metro Park, Big Bend. For details go to 538-2660 or (313) 533-1646. Program hosting Dr.A.T.Ariyaratne, physical fitness competitions for Reformed Protestant services Livonia, Ml 48150. Deadline for an www.klrbychurch.com. Seekers of spiritual intelligence from Sri Lanka, a Nobel Peace Prize kids, bicycle safety, health screen­ The doctrines and teachings of announcement to appear in the Mom to Mom Sale Beacon Hill Christian Church Nominee, Gandhi Peace Prize Winner ings for adults, parent information on solid, Reformed Protestantism are Thursday edition is noon Monday. Features 75 moms selling their kids' (Disciples of Christ) pastors use the and Founder of Sarvodaya, hosted child safety and health, free car seat preached by the Rev. Sean Humby clothes, toys, books/DVD's, baby Bible to identify spiritual gifts that by Detroit West District Peace Center inspections by Canton police officers, 3:30 p.m. Sundays at the Detroit SEPTEMBER equipment, etc, that their families may be yours 1 p.m. Sunday worship 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, at child safety identification, at All Preaching Station of the Free Church Charity basketball game have outgrown 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. services in September at St. Michael Hope United Methodist Church, 26275 Saints Catholic School parking lot and of Scotland (Continuing), at Cherry The Council of Orthodox Christian Saturday, Sept. 6, at Connection Lutheran Church Chapel, 7000 N. Northwestern Highway at Lahser, gym, 48735 Warren, between Beck Hill School, 50440 Cherry Hill, corner Churches of Metropolitan Detroit ' Church, 3855 Sheldon, north of Sheldon, south of Warren, Canton Southfield. Includes interfaith prayers and Ridge, Canton. For more informa­ of Ridge, Canton. For information, call (COCO and WrigMS Filippis spon­ Michigan Ave., Canton. Admission (enter through south double doors offered by Christians, Jews, Muslims, tion, call (734) 459-2490. (734) 402-7186, send e-mail to sean. sor a charity basketball game 6:30 $1. Refreshments available. Strollers next to play area) For information, Sikhs, and Hindus and others com­ Marian rally [email protected], or visit www.mem- p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, at Franklin welcome. For information, visit mom- call (313) 402-6900 or (313) 806-PRAY, ing together in unity for peace with Sunday, Sept. 28, join the Felician bers.aol.com/rsiworship/detroit.htmi. High School, 31000 Joy, Livonia, for 2momlist.com. send e-mail to beaconhillccdoc@aoi. music, songs, liturgical dancing, and Sisters of Livonia as they honor the Sanskrit chanting the benefit of Children's Hospital of Bethany Suburban West com. lighting of candles for peace. The Blessed Virgin Mary at the annua! An ongoing, weekly class taught Michigan. Teams are the AmpuTeam Monthly dance 8 p.m. until midnight Rally day public is welcome. For information, Marian Rally beginning at noon with by Ania Kopczynski, 7-8:30 p.m. Spartans and the Saints. Half time Saturday, Sept. 6, at St. Robert For immanue! Lutheran Church call (248) 356-1020, Ext. 137. the Celebration of the Eucharist Thursdays, at Renaissance Unity, activities include 50/50 drawing and. Bellarmine, 27101W. Chicago at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, at 27035 Dorje Chang is living In America (Mass), in the Motherhouse Chapel, 11200 E. 11 Mile, Warren. No pre-regis-

silent auction. Suggested donation Inkster Rd.r Redford. No dance lesson Ann Arbor Trail, east of Inkster Rd., Presentation focusing on reincar­ 36800 Schoolcraft, Livonia, foilowed tration required. A free-will collection $10 adults, $5 seniors and children this month. Cost $10, refreshments Dearborn Heights. Sunday School nation of the highest leader of by the praying of the rosary alternat­ taken at the session. For information, ages 11-18, children 10 and under free. included. Doors open a 7:30 p.m. starts Sept. 14 at 10:30 a.m. Visitors Buddhism, HH Dorje Chang Buddha ing decades in English and Spanish at call (586) 353-2300 or visit www." For tickets pr details, contact Richard Call Diane K. for information, (734) welcome. III, 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Sept 11, at 960 the shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa renaissanceunity.org. Shebib at (734) 422-0278 or pascha- 261-5716. Bethany is a Catholic orga­ Wednesday activities E. Jefferson, Detroit. For informa­ at 1:30 p.m., and a procession to the Church schedule [email protected], or Brad Shebib nization under the auspices of the Have resumed at 7 p.m. at Grace tion, visit www.zhaxizhuoma.net/. Fatima Shrine and Crowning of Our Garden City Presbyterian Church con­ at (248) 829-8327 or bshebib@wright- Archdiocese of the Detroit and pro­ Christian Fellowship, on the west side Respected Zhaxi Zhuoma, a close dis­ Lady, by students from St. Adalbert tinues its 10 a.m. Sunday worship ser­ fiiippis.com. The Spartans are a team vides spiritual, social and educational of Middlebelt, one block south of Six ciple of HH Dorje Chang Buddha II! will Parish, South Bend, Ind. Refreshments vice with traditional hymns, scripture of amputeess. The Saints are volun­ assistance through peer-to-peer Mile. The special four week study lead the congregation in Detroit. available after the liturgy. Wheelchair readings and choral music (fellowship teers from COCC member churches. ministry to divorced and separated of focuses on the Hebraic Roots of Our Music at St. John's participants welcome. Parking avail­ follows). Youth Sunday School and COCC church members interested in ail Christian faiths. Christian Faith, taught by Yvonne Opens the 2008-2009 concert able at Montessori Center of Our Lady nursery care also available at 10 a.m. playing for team may contact (313) Yard sale Moore. For information, visit www. series with a performance by Scott at Newburgh entrance. For informa­ Adult Sunday School at 8:30 a.m. Woolweaver, an internationally tion cal! (734) 591-1730. Informal gathering 6 p.m. every renowned violist, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. Bethany hay ride Sunday with scriptures and discussion 12, at St. John's Episcopal Church, 574 Saturday, Sept. 27, for Bethany at the church on Middlebelt, one block S. Sheldon, Plymouth. No charge and Suburban West and Bethany South in south of Ford Rd, open to the public. For more informa­ South Rockwood. Cost is $20, includes Call (734) 421-7620. tion, call (734) 453-0190. hay ride, hot dogs with all the fixings Single Place Ministry Mom to Mom Sale plus beverages and a DJ. They have Single Place Ministry continues to 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, an indoor facility for dining and danc­ meet Thursdays 7:30-7:45 p.m. for at Wellspring Church, 36350 W. Eight ing. Call Kathy M. at (734) 513-9479 or social time, 7:45-8 p.m. opening, 8-9 Mile, Farmington (north side of Eight Judy at (313) 389-4730 for tickets. p.m. program, at First Presbyterian Mile between Haisted and Gill). For Spirit of Manresa Church, 200 E. Main St., Northville. more information, call (248)471-4667. Dinner and auction begins with 5:30 Call (248) 349-0911 or visit www. Tent sale p.m. Mass Saturday, Sept. 27, at singleplace.org. Cost Is $5. Begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, The Marriott at Centerpoint, 3600 Prince of Peace Church at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Centerpoint Parkway, Pontiac. Cost Recovery, Inc., meets at 10 a.m., every 37775 Palmer, Westland. Household $150, $250 patron, includes dinner, Wednesday at the church, Walnut Lake item, specialties like Avon, candles, silent and live auctions, dancing. Road and Green, West Bloomfield. tools, houseplants, books and crafts. Call (248) 644-4933, Ext. 34 or visit Recovery, Inc., is an international, Also a used clothing sale inside the www.manresa-sj.org. Manresa Jesuit non-profit, self-help community MICHAEL K. HUSSEINI church for $2 a plastic grocery bag. Retreat House is a place of quiet, based service organization that helps . August 29,2008. Age 18. Beloved son All proceeds donated to area orga­ peace and prayer that seeks to help people with nervous and emotional of Samy (Hanaa) Husseini and Janine Hill-Zubaidi (Abraham). Loving nizations to help peopie in the com­ people grow in their spiritual life. disorders reduce their suffering and brother of Alexandra, AH," Laura, munity. Cost to participate is $25 if Parenting class improve their quality of life. Call Sarah, and'Adam. Dearest" grandson of you bring your own table, $35 to use Parenting Families DVD based classes Martha Paul at(248)682-9362ore- Agnes (the late Kenneth) Hill and one of the church's 8-foot tables. For help address issues in a positive way mail her at marthapaul@sbcglobal. Mounira (the late Ali) Husseini. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, details, cail (734} 722-1735 or (734) that will enhance your family life, net, cousins, and friends. Funeral Service 722-4363. from 6:30-8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29 to Tai Chi and strength classes Wednesday 1 p.m. at the Neely- Victorian fashion show/tea Nov. 3, at Christ Our Savior Lutheran Orchard United Methodist Church is Turowski Funeral Home, 30200 Five Mile Road (Bet. Middlebelt and Shows at 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Church, 14175 Farmington Rd., north hosting a Tai Chi class 7-8:30 p.m. BETTY JO FUGATE ESTHER DEXTER Merriman), Livonia. Visitation Saturday, Sept. 13, at First of 1-96, Livonia. For information, call Mondays in the Mac at the church, Monday 5-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2-9 Presbyterian Cfiurch of Northville. (734) 522-6830. Please register at. 30450 Farmington Road, Farmington 83, of Brazil, passed away at St. Of Birmingham, age 88, died peace­ p.m. www.neely-turowski.com Vincent Clay Hospital September 2, fully on August 19, 2008. Esther was Tickets $10 adults, $5 students age 12 www.christoursavior.org under Adult Hills. The cost per class is $10 or 2008 at 3:10am. Born in Brazil, she born A. Esther Hall on October 12, and under. Red Hat Society members Fall Classes. $40 prepaid for five classes. The was the daughter of Cornwell R. 1919, in Syracuse, NY. Her husband, receive $1 discount for 3:30 p.m. show. strength class takes place 9:30-10:30 "Cornie" and Anna (Stott) Treager. Leonard, predeceased her in 1995. For information, visit www.firstpresn- a.m. Monday and Wednesday. Cost is Mrs. Fugate graduated from Brazil The couple moved to Birmingham High School with the class of 1943. when Leonard was transferred here by ville.org/finearts.html. For directions, Crop walk $5 per class. Drop-ins welcome. For July 5, 1945 she married Norman G. Chrysler. Esther worked in a visit www.firstprenville.org. Sunday, Oct. 5, at Rosedale Gardens information, call (248) 626-3620 or Fugate. Although she spent much of Birmingham insurance agency. Esther Mom to mom sale Presbyterian Church, Livonia. For • visit wwWi0rchardumc.org. her life as a homeraaker, she also was a member of Lutheran Church of 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, information, call John Hirtzel at (248) Church offerings worked as a realtor and later as a real the Redeemer, Birmingham, for nearly estate broker. Betty was the first 50 years, served on the church's Altar at St. Mel Church, 7506 Inkster Rd., 477-5181. Riverside Park Church of God, Sunday woman realtor in Brazil having Guild and was a THAW (The Heat and Dearborn Heights. Tables $25. Call Tiny Tots Preschool worship is at 10 a.m., Wednesday bibie worked for Paul Cunningham, Aaron Warmth Fund) volunteer. Esther was (734) 525-3607 or (313) 274-0684 by Now enrolling for 2008-2009, open­ classes (child through adult) at 7 p.m, Royer and Gayle Hughes. In her spare active throughout her life. She was a Sept. 8. ings for 3- and 4-year olds at Holy Youth outings held monthly. time she enjoyed collecting antiques, thirty-year volunteer at Beaumont working cross words and watching the Hospital, Royal Oak. She was also a Bethany Suburban West Trinity Lutheran Church, 39020 Five The senior group (age 50 plus) has news. She is preceded in death by her BASCC volunteer and member. She PAUL C. CAPEHART, Monthly breakfast meeting 9:30 Mile, Livonia. Cost $25 for the first lunch together every month. parents, husband Norman Fugate and enjoyed bowling and was a member of a.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at Leon's child, $20 for each child thereafter. The men get together for breakfast brother Robert E. Treager. Survivors the Birmingham Seniors Friday "Pap Pap" 30149 Ford Rd. next to Tim Horton's, Call (734) 464-0211. the first Saturday of the month plus include her son: Norman G. Fugate Jr. Thunderbird Lanes Bowling League. August 31, 2008 age 81 of Westland. Garden City. All separated, divorced Craf ters wanted we offer choir practice for all sing­ and wife Lyrme of Shelby Township, She was an avid golfer, hitting a hole Beloved husband of Betty. Dear Michigan and daughter: Pamela J. in one with a three wood on the fourth father of Johnnie (Thelma). Step- and singles welcome; for details call, The Women's Guild of St. Michael ers. All visitors welcome. The church Fugate of Brazil; grandchildren hole at Birmingham's Lincoln Hills Father of Ron (Carol) Marshall and KathyM. (734) 513-9479. Bethany is Catholic Church of Livonia invites all is at 11771 Newburgh at Plymouth Gregory G. Fugate and wife Allyson golf course on August 28, 1996. She Robin (Ron) Griffin. Brother of the a Catholic organization under the interested crafters to participate in Road, Livonia. Call (734) 464-0990 for and Geoffry E. Fugate and wife Kim; also enjoyed bicycling, swimming and late Vernon and Ruby Dull. Also sur­ auspices of the Archdiocese of the details. great grandchildren Graham Fugate travel. Esther is survived survived by vived by many grandchildren, great their annual Craft Fair and Bake Sale 9 and Landon Fugate. Services will be a nephew, David Nicholson of West grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and Detroit and provides spiritual, social a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, in the Church services at French Funeral Home Saturday Monroe, NY, a step-niece, Joanne many other family and friends. and educational assistance through cafeteria of St. Michael's School, 11441 Want a unique church experience? September 6, 2008 at 11:00am with Blake of Syracuse, NY, and numerous Memorial service may be set at a later peer-to-peer ministry to the divorced Hubbard, south of Plymouth Rd. 8- Join in Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. for Rev. William Price officiating. Burial cousins. A memorial service will be date. Arrangements entrusted to the will follow at Clearview Cemetery. held on Saturday, September 6, at Uht Funeral Home, Westland, and separated of all Christian faiths. foot-long tables are available for rent a service that will lift your entire fam­ Visitation will be at the funeral home 11:00 am at Lutheran Church of the Michigan. Please view memorial and Celebration at $25 each. Applications available at ily, but be prepared for what will hap­ Friday from 4-8pm. In lieu of flowers Redeemer, 1800 W. Maple Rd., send tributes at www.uhtih.com. This year, Israel celebrates a signifi­ parish office or on-line at www.livoni- pen after just one service at Riverside donations may be made tq,the Clay Birmingham. An inurnment service County Humane Society. Sign a heart will be held in New York. In lieu of cant milestone that provides a great astmichaei.org. A photo of the item(s) Park Churchtof God, 11771 Newburgh of condolence at www.frenchfuneral- flowers, memorial tributes to the opportunity to celebrate the achieve­ sold must be submitted. (corner of Plymouth Road), Livonia. SARAH "VIRGINIA" home.com church or the charity of donor's choice ments and history of the Jewish State. Fall craft show Call (734) 464-0990 for Information. are suggested. WAINEO In honor of this momentous occasion, Applications are now being accepted for Tai Chi class Age 80, August 30, 2008. Beloved View obituary and share memories at wife of the late Albert. Dear mother of The Russian Chapter of American • the Fall Craft Show noon to 6 p.m. Friday, Orchard United Methodist Church, CHARLES ROBERT www.DesmondFuneralHome.com. ROBERTSON Glenn (Jane), Bryan (Debra) and Dean Friends of Magert David Adorn (Israel's Oct. 24, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 30450 Farmington Road, Farmington JEANETTE ELLIS • (Nancy). Dearest grandmother of equivalent to the Red Cross) will host Oct. 25, at Riverside Park Church of God, Hills, is hosting a Tai Chi Class by Sam Age 75, August 31, 2008, formerly of Douglas (Eva), Marcus (Julie), Albert a celebration 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11771 Newburgh, Livonia. For details, cali Purdy.Wu Style Tai Chi, Harbor Beach, MI. Beloved husband Age 89, August 30, of Garden City. (Teresa),. Khara (Kristopher) Pratt, of Virginia. Dear father of Rick, Loving mother of R.D. and Ronald. Justin, Shauna, Alyssa, Benjamin, 21, at Adat Shalom, Farmington Hills. (734)464-0990. This meditative form of Martial Arts Sandra, Gary, Cindy, Terry and the (Geri). Dear grandmother of Angela Rebecca and Anna. Great grandmoth­ The evening includes Russian-Jewish is great for reducing stress and is late Craig. Grandfather of 7, great­ (Jim) Straw and Ammie. Sister of C.E. er of Dylan, Connor and Kayla. delicacies, entertainment by Ben ONGOING great for over-all health memory and Francis, Jr. of Clarkville, TN and Mary Visitation and services were held at grandfather of 2. Brother of Jack Opengeim, door prizes and auction. Thursday fellowship dinner balance. Everyone is welcome from (Rita) and June Hazel. Uncle of Steve Lou Gilbert of Nashville, TN. A funer­ the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, and Mike Hazel and Jack Robertson. al service was held on Tuesday, Livonia. In lieu of flowers, family Tickets $90, with proceeds benefit­ Ail are welcome, 6 p.m. dinners beginning to experienced participants Son of the late Robert and Lutisha September 2, 2008 at R.G. & G.R. requests donations to Angela Hospice. ing ARMDI. Friends and families of . catered by The Cookie Lady, Susan at any time. Classes continue every Robertson. Retired Garden City Fire Harris Funeral Home in Garden City. all faiths and backgrounds welcome, Navarro, at St. James Presbyterian Monday. Cost per class depends on The family suggests donations to Fighter. Korean War Navy Veteran. but space is limited. For details, visit Church, 25350 W. Six Mile, Redford. number of participants. For informa­ Private Services were held. Merriman Road Baptist Church. Arrangements by Santeiu & Son. Please sign Jeanette's online guest- www.lifetosave.org. ' Cost is $8. Call (313) 534-7730. tion or to reserve your space, cail books at www.rggrharris.com. Organ recital Eucharistic adoration (248) 701-1587 or (248) 626-3620. Visit FcOBITUARY^ ! Robert Bates, associate professor St. Michael the Archangel Church www.orchardumc.org for updates. CLEO HIVELEY POLICY of organ at University of Houston, in Livonia continues its monthly Thrift store September 1, 2008 age 99 of The first five "billed" lines of an performs 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, program of Prayer and Eucharistic Open Wednesdays 9:30-11:30 a.m. and Westland. Beloved wife of the late at Metropolitan United Methodist Adoration on the third Wednesday of Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at St. Joseph Hiveley. Dear mother of Betty obituary are published at no cost. Church, 8000 Woodward, north of each month. The church will be open J.-(Weldon) Van Alstine, Doris (Bill) All additional lines will be James Presbyterian Church, 25350 W. rharrraA 3+ U *ei- lino Vnn ma„ n n fnr nrairnr anH nrivafo mnrchin from 1 Browii and the laie Jack L.Slieppaiu. Grand Blvd., Detroit. $1Q er erson ,u, |.IU,-I uii" (J...U". .,-.U,.,K ,,u,,, Six Mile Redford. Call 'SIS' 534-7730 Also survived by sister, Sue BoselL place a picture of your loved one at the door or call (313) 875-7407. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Benediction service Living Water series daughter-in-law, Joan Sheppard, 11 for an additional cost of only $6. Reception follows concert. Free In the evening. All are welcome. Mark McGilvrey leads a 10-week video grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren -.r Symbolic emblems may be supervised parking adjacent to Call (734) 261-1455. series called H20 starting 6:30 p.m. and 14 great great grandchildren. *' included at no cost (example: Services Friday 10 am at the Uht church. Worship schedule Sunday, Jan. 13, at Memorial Church of American Flags, religious Funeral Home, 35400 Glenwood, r *- Sacred music concert 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday (9:45 a.m. Christ, 35475 Five Mile, Livonia. . symbols, etc.) Westland. Family will receive friends I** Let the Heavens Rejoice: Sacred Sunday School), at Community Free Call (734) 464-6722. Thursday 12 - 9 pm. Please visit and Hymns' of the Carpathian Mountains, Will Baptist Church, 33031 Cherry Hill, The group is open to men and women post a note of condolence at Deadlines: www.uhtfli.com. MARILEE A. CRAIG the seminary choir of the Blessed west of Venoy, Westland. Wednesday who would like to review the basic Friday 4:15 PM for Sunday Of Flint, formerly of Redford Theofdore Romzha Theological prayer and Bible study is 7 p.m. Youth teachings of Jesus who claimed to be Wednesday 9:45 AM for Thursday Township, age 50, passed away. Academy of Uzhorod, Ukraine sing fellowship every other Friday at 7 p.m. living water. Saturday, August 30,2008 after a long Obituaries received after these deadlines selections from liturgical services and Time change Couple prayer series courageous battle with Characinoid willbeplaced In the next available issue. Liver Cancer at Fenton Extended- Care religious hymns in Church Slavonic 7 Come to hear about the love of Jesus St. Colette Church, 17600 Newburgh, DOROTHY "Dottie" Center. Funeral Mass will be celebrat­ p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, at Sacred Heart Christ for you 9:30 a.m. Sundays Livonia, is offering a Couple Prayer e-mail your obit to LAPHAM ed 10 a.m. September 6, 2008 at St. Byzantine Catholic Church, 29125 Six (May 25 to Sept. 7) at Faith Lutheran Series (www.coupieprayer.org) for [email protected] Age 84, of Canton, formerly of Mary Catholic Church, 2500 North Mile, Livonia. No charge, but free will ' Church, 30000 Five Mile, west of married or engaged couple, began Traverse City and Dearborn, died Franklin Avenue in Flint, Father or t&x to: offering requested to support the Middlebelt, Livonia. For information, 7-9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, in the Activity August 16, 2008. Beloved wife of the Santhiyagu Arockiyasamy officiating. Attn: Obits c/o Charolette Wilson late James. Mother of Susan Hussein Cremation will take place following 586-826-7318 seminary. Open to the public. Several visit www.livonfaith.org. Center Hall. For registration informa­ (Mahmoud), Step-mother of Linda the Mass. In lieu of flowers, contribu­ audio and video recordings will be Sunday worship tion, call Mary Ellen at (734) 464-'" tions may be made to the family. For more information call: Oke (Stuart). Loving grandmother of available. For information, call (734) The early service for the Anglican 4435. three and great-grandmother of one. Visitation 12 p.m.-2 p.m. and 4 p.m.- Charolette Wilson Memorial Service 2 p.m. Saturday, 7 p.m. Friday at the Swartz Funeral 586-826-7082 522-3166 or visit www.seminarycon- Church of Livonia is at 7:45 a.m. at New schedule September 6 at First Presbyterian Home, 1225 West Hill Road: A or Liz Keiser certtour.com! Trinity Church, 34500 Six Mile, west 9 a.m. Sunday school for all ages and Church of Plymouth, 701 Church St., Rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. Friday 586-977-7538 Mom-to-Mom sale > of Farmington Road and next to Faith Forum, 10 a.m. Worship Service Plymouth, MI 48170. In lieu of flow­ at the funeral home. Marilee will be at or toll free 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at Stevenson High School, Livonia. The with Communion and nursery, at Holy ers, memorial contributions may be the church 9:30 a.m.Saturday until the | 800-579-7355 I Newburg United Methodist Church, 10 a.m. service will continue to be at Cancer Institute or First Presbyterian may be shared with the family at ask tor Char or Liz 36500 Ann Arbor Trail, Livonia. Call the Livonia YMCA at 14255 Stark Road, Please see CALENDAR, B5 Church of Plymouth. swartzfuneralhomeinc.com npnns7Biga www.tiometownlife.com Observer & Eccentric j Thursday, September 4.2008 (*) B5

Youth Group 5-7 p.m. and Catechism for Grown-ups 5:30-6:30 p.m., at Trinity Church of Livonia, 34500 Six Mile. For information, call (734) 425-2800. F.I.R.E. ministries With theme scripture, He shall baptize you with the BY LINDA ANN CHOMIN Clevenger does her part to make Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA), 30650 Holy Ghost and with fire (Luke 3:16), is organizing 0 & ESTAFF WRITER I LIFT DETROIT IN PRAYER the world a better place by serving Six Mile, Livonia. All visitors welcome. For more in Livonia at Living Water Church, 11663 Areola on the Michigan Roundtable for information, call (734) 427-1414 or visit www.holy- in the Inkster and Plymouth roads area at 7 p.m. What: A ceremony during which each When Rev. Barbara Clevenger Diversity and Inclusion (formerly crosslivonia.org. Fridays under the leadership of Luke Willis. F.l.R.E. heard about the 21-day prayer person writes their prayers in books National Conference for Christians Day of service Ministries. For more Information, call (734) 425- vigil to uplift the economy of that will be provided for the occasion and Jews) and Interfaith Partners A Day of Service and Spirituality is available by 6360. greater Detroit, she started When: 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14 which was formed on Sept. 11, the Capuchin Soup Kitchen and the Solanus Casey New worship schedule making plans to include her Where: Hart Plaza, Detroit. to create understanding among Center. The purpose of the day is to serve, meet Regular church service 10 a.m. Sundays with church, Unity of religions. She's also active with and have one's faith grow. The day allows groups to Communion and Nursery, 9 a.m. Sunday School for ^ Farmington Hills the Farmington Area Interfaith help at the Capuchin Services Center and dine with all ages and Faith Forum, at Holy Cross Evangelical (formerly Church their jobs and homes. She lives in Association. guests at the Capuchin Soup Kitchen. Lutheran Church (ELCA), 30650 Six Mile, Livonia. , of Today West). On Birmingham where houses are for On Sunday, Sept. 21, Clevenger A tour of the Earth Works urban garden, which Call (734) 427-1414. * . Sunday, Aug. 24 sale up and down the street. She will be among the thousands of provides six tons of produce each season, will All visitors welcome. Visit www.holycrosslivonia. i members joined says everybody feels the effects people welcoming A.T. Ariyaratne also be made available. The day concludes with org. | congregations of the economy. At Unity giv­ for a celebration of the United a self-guided tour of the Solanus Casey Center, a Sunday worship around the area in ing is down, but attendance is up Nations International Day of Peace spirituality center dedicated to the Capuchin friar 11 a.m. Sunday worship service, 9:30 a.m. Sunday a^ carrying out the because people are seeking spiri­ at Eastern Michigan University who is credited with miraculous cures and valged school, 7 p.m. Wednesday Bibie Study; at Good idea of Rev. Greg tual guidance. Convocation Center in Ypsilanti. for his wise and compassionate counsel. The mini­ Shepherd Reformed Church, 6500 N. Wayne Road at Ctevenger Barrette, pastor of To help members, she's hosting The internationally-known leader mum age is 7th grade and the maximum size of the Hunter, Westland. Renaissance Unity Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace of the Sarvodaya movement has group is 30. The day starts at 8:30 a.m. and ends' For information, cail (734) 721-0800. in Warren. University, a Biblically-based rallied the residents of villages in at 2:30 p.m. There is no cost. Lunch included. For Clevenger believes that everyone curriculum that teaches how to Sri Lanka to build a better life for information, send e-mail to ccrane@thecapuchins. Worship services praying together can make a dif­ make the right financial decisions. themselves. org. 10 a.m. Sundays Divine Liturgy followed by a fellow­ ference. For 21 days participants According to Ramsey's Web site, "He teaches that don't wait for To learn more about the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, ship/coffee time, at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox are writing down their own prayer www.daveramsey.com, more than government aid or leaders, work visit www.cskdetroit.org. Church, 36075 W. Seven Mile, between Newburgh for Detroit 15 times a day. The vigil 10,000 churches nationwide have with your neighbor right now," said Worship Service and Wayne roads, Livonia. Church school for chil­ ends Sunday, Sept. 14, at an event used the program. Clevenger. 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Adult Bible Class at 9:30 a.m., dren and adults begins at 9 a.m. Sunday. Vespers in Hart Plaza. "Most of us change when we're "He says we build the road and Children's Sunday School during worship at 10:30 are celebrated 5 p.m. Saturdays. Visitors are "I've lived in the area 14 years. uncomfortable," said Clevenger. the road builds us. He has indi­ a.m., at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 27035 Ann always welcome. For more information, call (248) This area so many fabulous assets "We sometimes feel like that vic­ viduals working together to build Arbor Trail, Dearborn Heights. For more informa­ 476-3432 (church), (248) 477-4712 (rectory) or Web and there's a big high energy here tim but if you can pray affirma­ wells, roads. When you work tion, call (313) 278-5755. site at www.orthodoxlivonia.org. that is confident, creative," said tively, pray to change us. When together you become friends. He's Worship Clevenger. "We don't have city we change the situation changes. done this in 15,000 villages over Sundays: 10 a.m. Worship Service with nursery, 9 Men's breakfast cooperating with county, city I'm not saying people can control 50 years. We need to learn how to a.m. Sunday School for tots through high school Ham & eggs, hash browns, pancakes, and more cooperating with suburbs. It seems everything but we can influence work together. We've come to the and Adult Faith Forum at Holy Cross Evangelical when you come to the Men's Breakfast at 8 a.m. on there's all these divides. Wisdom the future. There are many people place that it takes all of us lifting Lutheran Church (ELCA), 30650 Six Mile, Livonia. the first Saturday of every month at The Senate says we all win together or lose all over the world who would us up, doing things to help people Call (734) 427-1414 or visit www.holycrosslivonia. Restaurant, located off Haggerty Road between together. There's a critical mass like to have what we have here. I right now." org. Visitors welcome. Five Mile and Six Mile in Northviiie. All men are ready for change right now." was in India for three weeks last Worship service invited for fellowship and food. Sponsored by Clevenger says pain is a power­ September and even when things Ichominfhometownlife.com 10:45 a.m. Sundays, Adult Sunday School at 9:30 Riverside Park Church of God, 11771 Newburgh, ful motivator. People are losing are bad here they are not all bad." (734) 953-2145 a.m., Children's Sunday School during worship, Livonia. Call (734) 464-0990. Your Invitation to

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33640 Michigan Ave. • Waynt, MI Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church 20300 Middlebelt Rd. • Livonia (fletween Wayne Rd. & Merriman Rd.) 2 blocks (734) 728-2180 248-474-3444 'United MeUodi'st1** South of 14175 Farmington Road, Livonia Just north of I-96 Virgil Humes, Pastor Pastor Beth Librande 10000 Beech Daly 1 Plymouth Worship Service 9-30 AM '313-937.-3170 Saturday Evening Worship 6:00 p.m 9:30 - Trad. Worship & Sun. Sch. 734-522-6830 Sunday School ll:O0AM Sunday Worship 7:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. • Sunday School 9:30 a.m. 11:00 - Cohtemp. Family Worship Wednesday Praise Service 6:00 p.m. • Wednesday Children. Youth and Adult Bible Study 7:00-8:30 p.m. Nursery Provided www.redfordaldersaate.oni Sunday Worship Sunday/Bible Class 8:30 & 11:00 am - Traditional 9:45 am Early Childhood Center Staffed Nursery Available Phone 734-513-8413 "More than Sunday Services" EVANGELICAL Making disciples who share the love of Jesus Christ CATHOLIC Worship Services - Pastors: Robert F. Bayer and Anthony M. Creeden COVENANT 9:00 a.m. 6E 11:30 AM Sunday School ® Nursery "Open Hearts, Minds & Doors" 9:00, 10:30 & 11:30 AM ST. ANNE'S ROMAN Pastor: 36500 Ann Arbor Trail GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH CATHOLIC CHURCH FAITH COVENANT Dr. John Qrenfeil ill between Wayne & Newburgh Rds. H0SANNA-TAB0R MISSOURI SYNOD LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL Immemorial Latin Mass CHURCH Associate Pastor: 25630 GRAND RIVER at BEECH DALY Approved by Pope St. Pius V in 1570 14 Mile Road and Drake, Farmington Hills Rev. David Wichert 53^3 Leverne • So. Redford. 313-937-2' Worship Service 313-532-2266 REDFORD TWP St. Anne's Academy - Grades K-8 (248) 661-9191 Worship Service Pastor - Reverend Paul Undlin First United Methodist Church and 23310 Joy Eoad » Redford, Michigan Sunday Worship 9:15 & 11:00 A.M. Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. 5 Blocks E. of Telegraph • (313) 534-2121 Jl of Plymouth Sunday School Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m ' 45201north Territorial Road Sunday School Mass Schedule: 10:00 a.m. Education Hour 10:45 a.m. First Fri. 7;00p.m. 9:15 a.m. Contemporary . (West of Sheldon Road) 9:15 & 11:00 A.M. First Sat. lliOOa.m, : (734) 453-5280 Christian School Sun. Masses 7:30 & 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.Traditional Rev. Marshafti. Woolle y Nursery Provided Pre-Kindergarten-ath Grade Visit our website: www.newburgumc.org Confessions Heard Prior to Each Mass • www.pfumc.org The Rev. Timothy P. Halboth, Senior Pastor For more information call Child Care provided for all services 313-937-2233 Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions The Rev. Dr. victor F. Halboth, Assistant Pastor Youth Groups ° Adult Small Groups Tuesdays at 7;00 P.M.

"1 Iiiiiiiiinuel Lutheran Church St Genevieve Roman Catholic Church smNiil-int PRESBYTERIAN EVANGELICAL Pastor Milton Schemm St. Genevieve School - PreK-8 \}t\! -\C|\\1|. V\l lUS.A.i PRESBYTERIAN 5 AM Arbor Trail, Dearborn He 29015 Jamison « Livonia • 734-427-5220 (just East of Inkster Road) (East of Middlebelt, between 5 Mile 8 Jeffries) (313) 278-5755 MASS: Tues. 7 p, Wed., Thurs. 9 a, hip Service & Sunday School 10:30 Sat. 4 p, Sun 11a Cherry Hill Seventh-day KOSilDAiX GARDENS St. Maurice Roman Catholic Church Adventist Church l'kLaijUUiUiN LllLitUl VLSA; 32765 Lyndon • Livonia « 734-522-1616 „ WARD 33144 Cherry Hill. Garden Ctty, Ml 48135 9601 Hubbard at W. Chicago, Livonia, Ml 3t _' Evangelical Presbyterian Church (between Merriman & Farmington Roads) (between Merriman & Farmington Rds.) (1 block west of Veiwy) Phone: 734-524-0880 MASS: Men. 8:30 a, Fri. 8:30 a, ,,n«, (734)422-0494 Sat. 6 p, Sun 9a Pastor: Eddie Petreaca Casual, Contemporary, •SI II I'll 1-.1 i nihil.Ill www.rosedalegarelens.nrg 40000 Six Mile Roa* ' Meetings on Saturdays for: Excellent Children's JL Chapel Worship Service "just west of t-275' 50 Ann Arbor Road • Plymo Early Morning Bible & Health Class-8 a.m. Program 9:00 am (1 Mile w. of Sheldonl Worship Service-Englls!v9:30 a.m. Traditional Service cus^ 10:30 am Northviiie, MI (734) 453-5252 Meets at Franklin H.S. in 248-374-7400 Worship 8:15 & 10:45 am Livonia on Joy Road WE WELCOME YOU TO A i Ml Ui h^Oi Sunday School 9:30. FULL SERVICE CHURCH Mi! V7\KI\E Merriman and Middlebelt Roads) Traditional Worshij Adult Bible Study 9:30 at 10:00 a.m. 8:00,9:30 & 11:00 A. • Nursery Care Available - 734-425-1174 are welcome. Come as you a\ Join us tor coffee, bagels and Contemporary Wors) rWv.FIKU IllHIKW dontits after the servicel St. James Presbyterian 1 9:30 A.M. Mi \\t}\\\ WtfkUV 3. Church, USA OF THE KAZARENE 25350 West Six Mile Rd. Nursery & Sunday School Du Redford (313) 534-7730 the 9:30 & 11:00 Hours Worship Sen/ice -10:00 fi M., S'.'ida" Co^ixr. t*A^»AA * -?.f\f\ n Pr L-Vt^lllll^J %J:it* ", PAUL'S EV. LUTH . I" ...V., Af'u IIJKV I First Church of Christ, Scientist, Plymouth HURCH & SCHOOL 1100 W. AauArborTrail, Plymouth, MI l FARMINGTON ROAD, 734-453-0970 ill (7Sil5fi1.1Sfifl Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Wed. Evening Testimony Meeting 7:30 CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DOC) p.m. Readine Room located at church I'KLMHICKIVN * i. J ." " • So aeon Hii! Christian Church

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The lOth-ranked Madonna University women's volleyball COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL team returned home from San Diego with an 8-1 overall Point Loma players reached record after winning three of double figures in kills, led by four matches in last weekend's Tabitha Henken's 19, as the Seaside Invitational hosted by Sea Lions improved to 4-0. Point Loma Nazarene (Calif.). Setters Kyle Morel and On Saturday, MU split a pair Amanda Bevens each collected of top-ten clashes defeating 24 assists, while Courtney No. 9 College of Idaho in five Fleck had a team-best 15 digs. games, 22-25, 25-22, 25-18, Tihomirova and Megan 25-21,15-2, before losing to the Fricke paced the MU offense host Sea Lions, in four games, with 17 and 13 kills, respec­ 20-25, 25-22,19-25, 21-25. tively. Grinvalds added 43 MU overcame a 21-kill per­ assists and 11 digs, while Kerr formance College of Idaho's recorded a team-high 14 digs. Sarah Buhler, led by Lubovj On Friday, Tihomirova Tihomirova and Whitney and Fuelling recorded for 24 Fuelling's 14 kills apiece. The and 19 kills, respectively, as Crusader duo, each named to the Crusaders improved to the All-Tournament team, also 7-0 with wins over Ashford combined for 15 block-assists. (la.), 25-22, 25-15, 25-21, and Mary McGinnis added 10 Mount Marty (S.D.), 25-11,25- kills in the win, while setter 17,25-15. Inta Grinvalds finished with Grinvalds also added a total a season-high 45 assist-to- of 55 assist-to-kills in the two kills. Brynn Kerr (Livonia matches, while Kerr led the The Horny Rams adult co-ed soccer team won their division title Aug. 26 following an 11-5 victory over 2.25 at High Velocity Sports in Canton. The Horny Churchill/Schoolcraft College) defense with a total of 25 digs. Rams finished the season 8-0-0, outscoring opponents 75-34. It was the team's sixth championship season. Back row (left to right) are team members: and Grinvalds contributed 13 Ashford, getting 15 kills Pablo Benavidez, Livonia; Dan Cline, Redford; Chris Jackett, Redford; Jim Michael, Livonia; Robert Sacks, Livonia; Dan Sporer, Redford and Emmett Kuhn, and 10 digs, respectively. from Jenny Buelow and 10 Northviile. Front row (left to right) are team members: Jen Morgan, Livonia; Stefanie Stephens, Redford; and Karen Jackett, Redford. Not pictured is Kristina The loss dropped College of from Aubree Rhoades, fell to Baker of Brighton. Idaho to 2-4 overall. 0-2 overall. In the final match of the Mount Marty dropped to 1-3 Seaside Invitational, three overall. Whalers remain busy during Labor Day weekend vs. Spits

For many people, Labor Day drew the lone assist. is a day of rest and relaxation Mitchell tied the game - and maybe a chance to see at 1-all for Windsor on the the Detroit International Jazz power play at 12:20 of the Festival downtown. first period when he snapped The Plymouth Whalers a shot from the slot over the didn't visit the festival, but shoulder of Plymouth start­ they moved through the out­ ing goaltender Matt Hackett. skirts of it on the way home Cooper scored the prettiest Monday from Windsor. goal of the game at 18:15 of The Whalers and Windsor the first to give the Whalers Spitfires traditionally start a 2-1 lead when he skated their preseason schedule with into the Windsor zone with a home-and-home series. The speed on the right wing, got Whalers swept this season's a half-stride around Spitfire hard-bop with Windsor, win­ defenseman Ryan Ellis and ning 6-5 in Plymouth on Aug. beat Gleeson with the shot. 30 before nipping the Spits, Brown drew the lone assist on 3-2, in Windsor on Labor the goal. Day. "I picked the puck up in In the latter contest in the neutral zone and noticed Windsor, Tyler G. Brown's that Ellis was standing still," power-play goal at 18:40 Cooper said. "I wheeled around of the second period gave him and took the puck to the the Whalers a 3-1 lead and net. There wasn't much he Plymouth withstood a late could do. I was wheeling pretty Windsor rally. fast." "We battled/' said Plymouth Cooper is off to a good start head coach Greg Stefan. "The with three goals in two pre­ team played hard." season games. He is eligible Patrick Lee and Vern Cooper for the 2009 National Hockey also scored for Plymouth. Dale League Entry Draft. Mitchell and Richard Greenop "It's always nice to be off to Don't just use your energy - control it. MyEnergy Analyzer from DTE Energy replied for Windsor. a good start, especially with Lee got the Whalers off to an this year being my draft year," gives you the power to manage your energy right from your computer. excellent start when he scored Cooper said. "I just want to 24 seconds into the game, continue what I'm doing right With MyEnergy Analyzer at my.dteenergy.com, you can: banking a shot from the right now." corner in the Windsor zone Windsor outshot Plymouth, • Identify factors, like changing weather, that impact your energy bill. off Spitfire starting goalten- 38-30. Hackett stopped 22 der Stephen Gleeson. Myles shots. Gleeson stopped 16-of- • Get customized recommendations on how to lower your monthly costs. McCauley (Sterling Heights) 18 for Windsor.

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LET'S GO DALLYING DETROIT - Hipsters and urban artists call it the coolest Detroit festival of the year. It's Dally in the Alley set for Saturday, Sept. 6, from noon to midnight. If it rains, it will be held on Sunday. This year the festival's . theme"is *We ^ri'tyou^; Anymore " as it celebrates its 31st year. Artist Mark Arminski of BY LANA MINI Detroit is curating an exhibit OSE STAFF WRITER there that will feature artists from the historic and iiber hip How many volunteers does it take Russell Industrial Center. to make 12,000 pancakes for 3,000 At Dally, every worker is a people in one morning? volunteer. About 120. That includes preparing Even the musicians volun­ the coffee teer their artform for the sole and juice and purpose of creating something cleaning the cool, pushing boundaries, PLYMOUTH'S tables, and adding to the edgy, atmo­ FALL FESTIVAL Jim spheric event. Grutza, of Bands worth seeing include Run, play bingo, eat Canton, is Pathe Jassi World Music pancakes and visit a a Realtor in Experience. Jassi is from beer tent in Plymouth Plymouth, Senegal and plays some of the What: Plymouth 53rd who for the best bass guitar in the city. Annual Community Fall past 18 years Women on Wax includes Festival has helped great electronic music by Dj griddle up Minx, Jennifer Xerri and When: Noon to 11 p.m. the pan­ Bob Daily of Rochester Hills has mastered Diviniti. Friday, Sept. 5; 7 a.m.. cakes for the the art of lathe-turned wood and creates The Dally is located to 11p.m. Saturday, Saturday beautifully-sculpted pieces like this vessel between Forest and Hancock Sept. 6; and 8 a.m. to 6 public break­ made of redwood. He will be featured at and bordered by Second and p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7 fast at the Art & Apples this weekend in Rochester Third, near the Wayne State Where: Downtown Plymouth Municipal Park. University area. It also boasts Plymouth - Main, Community organic food,n o corporate Penniman, Ann Arbor Fall Festival. sponsorship, great music, He's part of political vendors (expand your Trail and Union streets the Plymouth mind), nonprofit vendors (get Details: www.plym- Kiwanis, and involved to change the world), outhfallfestival.com, the group's performance art and a lot presented by the foundation more. Plymouth Rotary Club hosts sev­ Visit www.dallyinthealley. eral events to net "" -" "•' ' raise money By L Mini to improve the community. The pancake breakfast ROCK BENEFIT HELPS VETS isabi$> event. DETROIT - The music "We don't raise money to keep it in community will come togeth­ the bank, we do it for the community," er for a rock 'n' roll benefit Grutza said, adding that the group show to help aid wounded buys Christmas parties for Special Iraq and Afghanistan war vet­ Olympians, and sports equipment for .^¾%^¾ erans on Thursday, Sept. 11, at high school athletic teams. The Magic Stick. The Fall Festival, held this weekend, The all-ages concert will is all about tradition. "* -I begin at 7 p.ra and feature the It started in 1956 as a community Questions, the Frustrations, picnic to raise money for a children's the High Strung, the Koffin playground on Wing Street in Kats, Mick Bassett & The Plymouth. People cared, 500 people Troy Artist Donna Beaubien fashions Marthas, Friends of Dennis attended. The next year, another pic­ stunning collages out of her own handmade Wilson, The Directions, nic for more play equipment was held paper designs. See more of her work at Art The Electric Lions, Duende, — this time at the Hamilton Street v.. & Apples Sept. 5-7 in Rochester. Pinkeye, Sik Sik Nation and Playground. Stare into the Sun. The Magic By I960, the picnic moved to Kellogg Stick is located at 4120-4140 Park and became known as a fall fes­ Woodward Ave. Call (313) tival. 833-9700 or visit www.majes- And today, it is still the Fall Festival. What: The 43rd ticdetroit.com. Yes, we said fall. Summer is ending, annual National ByW.VonBuskirk and we may as well embrace it with an City Art S Apples old-fashioned family fun event. Festival returns EXPO TAKES OVER ROCK NOVI — Musicians and Over the weekend you'll find a car­ Hours: 4-7:30 nival with rides. Booths volunteered by Donna Beaubien of Troy paints and marbles works on handmade paper. She's been a music lovers of all ages and . local people will offer food such as the mainstay at Art S Apples fine art show. p.m. Friday, Sept. 5; 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m". skill levels will want to mark Salem Class of 2010's roasted almonds; Saturday, Sept. 6; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. their calendars for the first * the Lions Club's caramel apple chips; Sunday, Sept. 7 annual Metro Music Expo, Canton High School Chiefs Tennis' 43rd annual festival is this weekend Where: Rochester Municipal Park, north Sept. 12-14 at Rock Financial fresh lemonade; Vietnam Veterans of University Drive west of Main Street showplace> 46100 Grand Plymouth-Canton Chapter 528's corn- BY STEPHANIE ANGELYN CASOLA Beaubien can attest to that. "I have in downtown Rochester River Ave. in Novi. The MME on-the-cob and pierogi from the Polish OSE STAFF WRITER many clients in the area and they will be a weekend jampacked Admission: Suggested donation of $5 National Alliance Dancers. expect to see my latest works at Art with music, education, nefr On Saturday from 7 a.m. to 11:30 onna Beaubien knows the ins and &Apples/' she said. "Patrons love (the supports the Paint Creek Center for the working and fun. Highlights a.m. is the pancake breakfast near outs of Rochester's annual Art & festival) because it is a family event Arts. include a Backstage Rock Kellogg Park, $6. At 4 p.m. there's a PApples festival almost as well as with quality artists." Parking: A shuttle service, will be avail­ Art Gallery, two live music pasta dinner for $9 at the park. its organizers. The Troy artist has par­ Art & Apples is the second largest able Friday-Sunday from the Rochester stages, music industry panel And there's a car show and constant ticipated since its start. art show in Michigan. Held, as always, High School at Livernois and University discussions, sound and light­ live entertainment. More than four decades along and on 30 rolling acres of Rochester directly to the park's Community ing clinics, a music store and Notable local singers Gia Warner the Paint Creek Center for the Arts' Municipal Park, the festival, again more. Show hours are 4-9 House. Note: University Drive in down­ and Bobby Lewis are performing from largest fund-raiser continues to grow sponsored by National City, has been p.m. Friday, noon to 9 p.m. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday at Kellogg into an increasingly more family- ranked in the top 30 by Sunshine town Rochester is currently under Saturday, and noon to 6 p.m. Park, for example. On Saturday there's oriented art event. The festival has Artist magazine's 200 Best Festivals construction. Sunday. Admission is $10 per a pet show at 10 a.m. become a bona fide tradition, earning in the Country. More information: Call (248) 651-4110 day; $25 for three-day passes. There's also a craft show each day ; national praise for its juried outdoor or visit www.ArtandApples.com. For more information, call and the event closes Sunday with a fine art show. Please see APPLES, D4 (248) 348-5600 or visit www. Rotary ClubBBQ. metromusicexpo.com. ByW.VonBuskirk

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BY STEPHANIE ANGELYN CASOLA OSE STAFF WRITER Khaleghi. They worked together, along with Rochester Hills-bred Sam Logan Khaleghi spent two actress Jana Kramer (Prom Night, years of his life crafting the crime the series Friday Night Lights) drama Love is a Thieves Game. on Khaleghi's film Approaching The West Bloomfield resident will Midnight, which is due out next premiere his independent film next ••J&. year. Since making that movie, week in Farmington Hills. "I'wrote both Kramer and Jackson have it, directed it, produced it and, I •"V IK -V* appeared in number one box-office did not intend to star in it, but it movies. happened," he said during a recent Khaleghi jokes that he's falling" interview in Birmingham. behind compared to his contem­ In the film, Khaleghi portrays 45CX -& "• -' poraries. But Walsh said: "He's got Lincoln, a drifter who's set out the rare combination of sensitivity, to solve the murder of a father he determination and thick skin you never knew. His quest leads him have to have in the entertainment into dangerous territory when he business. I've been very impressed meets and falls in love with Allie over the last six years just to follow (Kristen Pickthall), a beautiful his hard work at making an in­ thief, and when his undercover road to Hollywood." work with a police lieutenant Khaleghi travels back and forth (Jason Waugh) leads to some unex­ between West Bloomfield and pected clues. The film also stars Los Angeles — but he began film­ Rockey Black (8 Mile, Till Death). Sam Logan Khaleghi and Kristen Pickthall star in "Love is a Thieves Game," premiering at 7 p.m. Friday Sept. 12, at the Smith Theatre on ing in Michigan and embracing Khaleghi said the style of the Oakland Community College's Orchard Ridge Campus, 27055 Orchard Lake Road, in Farmington Hills. his hometown surroundings long movie was influenced by the before last April's state tax incen­ European New Wave of the '60s tives began to draw large studio and '70s. "It's very much a personal productions into the state. story," he said, adding that the In the middle of filming Love is character-driven drama doesn't What: Red carpet premiere kicks off with a Thieves Game, Khaleghi had to follow a typical three-act struc­ live music by The New Romantics put his production on hold. ture. "Stylistically," he said, "it's When: 6:30 p,m. Friciay, Sept. 12. He was accepted into a program like poetry." at the prestigious Guildhall School Where: The 400-seat Smith Theatre, 0CC of Music and Drama in London, EFFECT Orchard Ridge Campus, 27055 Orchard with such notable graduates as The red carpet premiere event, Lake Road, Farmington Hills. Ewan McGregor (Star Wars) and set for Sept. 12, will double as Tickets: Suggested donation $10, all the new "James Bond" Daniel a fund-raiser for the nonprofit proceeds benefit The furniture Bank Craig. He spent the summer of Furniture Bank of Oakland of Garland County. Reserve a seat by 2007 studying Shakespeare and County. Khaleghi became e-mailing atgrnovte^yahoo.com or pur- contemporary theater — ultimately acquainted with the Pontiac- eta tickets at the door. his time overseas influenced the based organization when Director film. Colette Kelly was in need of public Afterward: A VIP afterparty *Ht be held In addition to its Hamlet-like service announcements to spread at Pure Nightclub toDetroi t undertones, scenes in Love is the word about their mission — to See tfie trailer: Visit www.myspace. a Thieves Game were shot in provide furniture and home goods com/athievesgamefiim Cologne, Germany. But Khaleghi free of charge to those in need, Reach oat: The furniture Bank is cur* never lost sight of his intention, to from the homeless to those who rentiy assisting 800 local families in spotlight Detroit. "The city is very have lost their belongings in a need. They m \n serious need of haby rich in culture and it's colorful," house fire. he said. "It never really came up "We're happy to be a part of cribs and twin beds for children, learn — not to do it here." this," said Kelly. "We've never done more about the organization at www. Khaleghi returned to the states anything like it beforeVrt should Writer-Director-Actor Sam Logan Khaleghi of West Bloomfield shot a portion of his film "Love fumiture^antorg. just in time to sign on as a pro-? be fun for everyone. It's not every is a Thieves Game" on location in Germany. ducer on the seasonal finale of day that Hollywood comes to the MTV show Made, which was Michigan." Of the event, Kelly said, "it's been Bloomfield High School, he is a Jackson in his first class at the filmed in metro Detroit and Khaleghi said he was so touched a good fit all around." longtime friend of actor-comedian school. "From my first day Sam's Windsor. And he auditioned and by the stories he encountered Brandon T. Jackson. The fellow curiosity, determination and sense earned a scene opposite Sigourney while working on the PSAs for the FINDING HIS PLACE West Bloomfield High alumnus of humor made him a force to be Weaver in the upcoming Lifetime Furniture Bank, he wanted to do As far back as he could recall, currently stars in Ben Stiller's reckoned with," said Walsh. "He movie Prayers for Bobby, which more to help raise awareness about Khaleghi wanted to try every- , comedy Tropic Thunder. Back and Brandon worked well together was shot around Royal Oak earlier it. The organization aids more thing. But, he claims, he's "found in high school, Khaleghi noted, over the next two years and pro­ this summer. From here on out, than'2,400 families in Oakland his place behind the camera." He they were known for their "crazy duced some hilarious videos for he plans to continue on with film­ CimiiU each year. At the event discovered filmmaking as a way to antics." themselves as well as projects for making and experiment in various patrons can sign up to learn more embrace a subject and make it your Kevin Walsh, a video produc­ the school's annual student talent genres, he said. or to donate gently-used furniture, own. A graduate of the University tions teacher, can attest to that. show." Jackson still collaborates with and have it picked up at no charge. of Michigan-Dearborn and West He recalls having Khaleghi and [email protected] ! {248) 901-2567

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Billy Cobham 1N| Catch a classic, like Operati %m Petticoat, playing tonight at Northville's Marquis Theatre. Thi %m ^ 11 § Renowned percussion­ theater is celebrating 30 years and s' F \r ist Billy Cobham brings his for just $5 patrons receive movie hybrid take on Jazz, Rock and Electronica to admission the Jazz Cafe at Music Hall, 350 Madison, and popcorn. "The Band" was created by Birmingham artist Victor Pytko. Detroit. With four shows — at 8 and 10:30 The Marquis p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday — seating is Theatre is limited. Cobham has recorded with Miles located at 135 m It's a Celtic fiddle festival tonight when Barrage takes the stage to perform songs from Davis and played alongside George Benson. E. Main St. in 1 its latest release, High Strung, at 7 p-m. at Meadow Brook Music Festival, on the grounds His latest release is titled Fruit from the Northville. Call of Oakland University at Walton and Adams roads in Rochester Hills. Consisting of six vio­ Loom. Tickets for these performances are $35 (248) 349-8110 linist-vocalists, one drummer, one bassist and a guitarist, the group hails from Canada and at Music Hall box office. Call (313) 887-8500. has performed worldwide. For a taste of what's to come, visit www.barrage.org. Tickets $10- $29.50 atwww.palacenet.com. Compiled by Stephanie Angelyn Casoia, O&E Staff Writer

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courtesy of South Street APPLES Skate Park, where half the Rochester Hills' own Bob Daily brings his FROM PAGE D1 proceeds benefit the PCCA. And :FANUK Robotics "With National City's will join the fray with an returning support, we are apple-picking robot. able to focus on our overall "Our activities have got­ wood-turning abilities to Art & Apples goals of increasing both fes­ ten bigger and better," said tival attendance and aware­ Cuthbertson. "We're gearing BY STEPHANIE ANGELYN CASOLA ness of PCCA and the won­ everything toward families O&E STAFF WRITER derful programs we offer and art enthusiasts." throughout the year," said Art remains at the center While Bob Daily currently whittles Suzanne Wiggins, execu­ of the festival, and this year away time working in his Rochester Hills tive director of Paint Creek more than 270 artists will home studio, the experienced woodtum- Center for the Arts. "It is an showcase their works in an ing artist traces his skills back to the honor to have the festival array of media, including Pennsylvania farm where he grew up. again recognized nationally, textiles, watercolor, wood­ Daily learned the art form from his father, and we believe this year will working, glassblowing, pot­ as they used a hand-built lathe to trans­ be even better than the last!" tery, jewelry and more. form timber into walnut plates for their Art & Apples drew more Beaubien's work is cen­ church. Honing his craft over the years, than 110,000 patrons last tered around her own hand­ Daily now fashions everything from deco*- /- year. made paper. She fashions rative platters to stunning vases out of Karen Cuthbertson, spe­ sheets of paper and textured wood. cial events and membership paper straight from pulp He'll be among the 270 artists featured director for the PCCA, said and then paints it, marbles in this weekend's Art & Apples festival in expansion is the name of it or transforms it into a col­ his hometown. Perhaps the most intrigu­ the game this September. lage. "Some pieces are left ing aspect of his designs involves the way And most of the additions as paintings," she said. The Daily incorporates the raw material's will appeal to children and finished product is elegant, irregularities into his handmade one-of- families. abstract and a festival main­ a-kind functional and decorative works. Both the Kids Art Zone stay. "As an artist, I find that it is rare to and Activity Zone will be Art & Apples will also work with a material that is completely expanded this year as the offer three stages of enter­ recyclable and sustainable," he said. "The PCCA and Detroit Institute tainment ~ lasting from irregular imperfections and inclusions of Arts will offer artist 4 p.m. Friday to 4 p.m. found in wood are fascinating and they Rochester Hills resident and Art & Apples artist Bob Daily is a self-taught wood-turner. demonstrations and make- Sunday. The Chrysler lend to the spontaneity of my tuning pro­ and-take art projects on the Foundation Main Stage will cess." decorative pieces made from reclaimed grounds. The life-sized art host national acts, includ­ Daily took a moment to share a bit domestic hardwoods and other unique maze has grown — and will ing The Red Handed, The more of his background and artistic' or exotic woods from around the world. be constructed out of fabric Klezmaniacs, and Rock experience with FILTER, prior to the I frequently try to incorporate natural rather than hay this year. Bottom, local favorites like festival. Here's what he had to say: inclusions as design elements. Each piece Children will be encouraged Hubbell Street Jazz and FILTER: How long have you been is unique and considered one-of-a-kind. to match puzzle pieces with Rochester's own Paul Green involved with this festival? What drew i>i With a varied price point, I offer the famous works of art placed School of Rock, as well as you to want to participate in it? following lathe-turned wood art: Bowls, throughout the maze. Also dancers from Deborah's BD: Since moving to Rochester Hills bottle toppers, platters, cutting boards, new this year, Cuthbertson Stage Door, area gymnasts, in 1984, my family and I have attended vases, cheese trays, hollow vessels (and) said, is the addition of the and performances by all Art & Apples every September enjoying gift items. Rochester Youth Soccer three Rochester area high the artwork, apple pies and the many FILTER: Being a Rochester Hills resi­ League. They'll be organiz­ school bands. festivities that it offers. In fact, for many dent, does this event have any specific ing activities, and hosting And don't forget the years we sponsored a food booth for our meaning to you? soccer drills and teaching apples. For the second year, daughter's Rochester Select Soccer Club BD: As a Rochester Hills resident skills. Art & Apples will include an team at the festival. This black coil platter is made of cherry wood by and an active volunteer throughout the The Detroit Pistons will apple pie baking contest, set Upon taking early retirement from Rochester Hills artist Bob Daily, who brings his work greater Rochester community for the bring along their Truck for 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. DuPont after a 38-year career, I decided to Michigan's second-largest art fair this weekend. past 24 years, I have found that partici­ Hoop Tour filled with mem­ 6. The winner will receive a to continue my woodturning full time, pating as an artist in the annual Art & orabilia and to give kids a one-of-a-kind pie dish and which offered an opportunity to partici­ my acceptance in this annual event an Apples Festival also allows me to support chance to play basketball. publicity, while bake off con­ pate in art shows and to display my work honor, as there are so many outstanding the Paint Creek Center for the Arts as And The Henry Ford will, testants and patrons alike in galleries. During the past two years, artists from all over the country partici­ well. The festival weekend also offers an for the second year, open will be able to purchase I have been fortunate enough to have pating as well. opportunity to reconnect each year with the doors to its Ford Rouge slices of contest pies for $2 been accepted as an artist for the Art & FILTER: Tell me about your wood the residents and old friends who drop by Factory Tour so visitors can each, and proceeds will ben­ Apples Festival, as well as several of the pieces. How many will you have at the to visit my booth. experience the assembly line efit Paint Creek Center for country's other more prestigious juried fair? life. Skate board fanatics the Arts. art shows. As a local resident, I consider BD: I offer both functional and [email protected] I (248) 901-2567 can pay admission to try a custom-made skate ramp [email protected] I (248} 901-2567

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See the next issue of Filter fox ghetti with a choice of meat, tomato, good food. I love Buca di Beppo. modate. Nine different sauces to 1 teaspoon salt more details. Open for dinner only. tomato basil, marinara, Arrabiata or My dad, from Sicily, loves Buca choose from including the basilica In Clawson at 220 S. Main St. in the Palamina sauce. Locations: Livonia, — which means "Joe's Basement." with fresh tomato and basil sauce 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper former Bel Cibo marketplace. Rochester, Royal Oak, Novi and The portions are huge. The quality or the marinara with capers. 3775 Note: Bloomfield Hills. For details visit is great. They make a good pasta Rochester Road, Troy, (248) 689- For every pound of fresh tomatoes required, VILLA AMANTEA RESTAURANT www.andiamoitalia.com/. with tomato sauce. And ... if you 8050, www.picanos.com. substitute one 14.5-ounce can of drained diced A very good tomato basil-sauce. look around you'll see my pappy's tomatoes. About six.medium Roma (plum) And Lambrusco is available, which 8ACC0 RESTAURANT photo hanging on the Buca walls CAFE CORTINA tomatoes equals one pound; an average beef­ to some people is very pedestrian, I love that people dress well to — as seen here with his sister taken The family-owned business has steak tomato weighs 8 ounces, but to a first-generation Sicilian like come here on a weekend night. The decades ago. Locations at 270 North its own garden. Here you can have Directions: me, this is a good thing. salads have interesting items like Old Woodward, Birmingham (248) a meal with fresh rapini, arugula, In a large saucepan over medium- 32777 Warren Road, Garden City, olive tapanade with arugula and 540-9483 and 38888 Six Mile Road, basil, eggplant, swiss chard, pep­ high heat, saute onions for five min­ ¢734) 421-1510, www.amanteaa.com. fresh golden beets. Try the gnocci Livonia, (734) 462-6442, www. utes. Then add garlic and saute until pers and yes, tomatoes. 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