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BY DARRELL CLEM Cherry Hill and Merriman, Westland Police chase that reached 50 mph in residential neigh­ A not-guilty plea was entered, and Bokos set a STAFF WRITER Officer Patrick Corby said. borhoods and 90-plus mph along main roads. $100,000 cash bond. McDonald is scheduled "She was putting her small child in her car The chase involved officers from Westland, for an April 19 preliminary hearing to deter­ A Garden City man whose driver's license has and left her purse in the shopping cart," he said. Garden City, Inkster and the Wayne County mine whether he should stand trial. Of the been suspended for 20 years is accused of lead­ A man jumped out of his minivan, grabbed Sheriff's Department. charges against him, larceny from a person car­ ing police on a high-speed chase after stealing a her purse and fled in his 2000 Plymouth The winding chase went as far north as ries the stiffest penalty with a possible 10-year woman's purse outside a Westland grocery Voyager, but the woman followed him briefly Marquette and as far south as Avondale, but the prison term. McDonald has had a suspended store. and called police as the incident was unfolding, minivan never hit another vehicle. ' license since 1987, when he was 18, Corby said. Charles McDonald, a 38-year-old man with Corby said. McDonald was taken into custody at the His prior convictions include multiple times of two decades of driving offenses, was arraigned Another Westland officer, David Dinsmore, scene and then treated at a hospital, Corby said. driving with a suspended license. His record Tuesday afternoon — three days after he is spotted the minivan near Henry Ruff and Police found the stolen purse in the minivan. also includes domestic violence and driving accused of fleeing officers from four police agen­ Avondale and started a pursuit that lasted 14 McDonald was arraigned Tuesday in front of drunk. Even before Saturday's incident, cies. minutes, ending when the suspect hit a tree at Westland District Judge C. Charles Bokos on McDonald wasn't scheduled for a license review The incident started around 8:10 p.m. Cherry Hill and Harrison in Garden City, Corby charges of larceny from a person, fleeing and by the Secretary of State until 2011. Saturday after a 26-year-old woman left the said. eluding, resisting and obstructing police officers Farmer Jack store on the southwest corner of McDonald is accused of leading police on a and driving with a suspended license. [email protected] I (734) 953-2110 Suspect aborts bank robbery, flees store An attempted bank robbery inside the Westland Meijer store ended abruptly Monday evening when the suspect suddenly fled, police Sgt. Chris Benson said. "He got jittery and left," Benson said. . The incident happened around 6:30 p.m. when the sus­ pect approached a teller at the Chase Bank branch inside the Meijer store on the southeast corner of Warren and Newburgh roads. "He passed a note demanding money and, in the mean­ time, before the teller could get the money, he left without getting anything," Benson said. The would-be robber didn't reveal a gun, but the female teller told police that she believed the suspect implied hav­ ing a weapon. Because the incident involved an attempted bank rob­ bery, FBI officials also were called in to investigate. The teller described the suspect as a thin, 6-foot-2 white man with "5 o'clock shadow" facial hair, Benson said. The man wore a blue Detroit Tigers hooded sweatshirt, a ball cap and sunglasses. Anyone with information about the incident is urged to call the Westland Police Department at (734) 722-9600.

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PHOTOS BY TOM HAWLEYI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Student Michah Elrod says her phrases In Spanish for a fee for counseling secretary Sue Daniels as part of the fund-raising Wo rid Language Day at Marshal! Middle School. Editor's Note: Five candidates ~ Bhagwan'Dashairya, Skip Monit, Brian Mulligan, Martha Pitsenbarger and T. Cortez Span Jr. - are campaigning for two four-year terms on the Wayne-West land Board of Education in the Tuesday, May 8, election. This is the first of five stories profiling the candi­ dates based on their responses to questions submitted to them by The raiser honors late teacher Observer. •y$t Bhagwan Dashairya is no stranger to elec­ BY SUE MASON "Right before he died, we did a survey and tions. Since 1983 he has run for such offices STAFF WRITER had many ideas on who to give the money as mayor of Dearborn, Wayne County to. The kids were ready to vote, but it Commissioner, Westland City Council and Everything has a price. became very obvious that they wanted to most recently governor. That's what the students and staff of do something in his memory. It was clear _jy •*• jj^^ A management consultant, the Westland Marshall Middle School, discovered it was the right choice." ^H *» ^H resident is making his first bid for the recently when they paid their peers to "We were going to give it to James (Mr. ^H . _*" H[ Wayne-Westland Board of Education, hoping recite poems, advertising jingles and slo­ Daniel's son who attends Marshall) for to unseat one of two incumbents — Martha gans in Spanish and French. college, then decided to give it to the Pitsenbarger and Skip Monit. It was World Language Day, a time to stroke association," added Sydney Oaks, He holds two bachelor degrees -- one in practice language skills, but more impor­ who collected $31. mathematics, physics, chemistry from tantly to raise money for a charity, this Allahabad University and one in mechanical year the American Stroke Association in TRADITION engineering from Banaras Hindu University, honor of late physical education teacher This is the ninth consecutive year that both in India — a master of business admin­ and coach James Daniel. Carlson's students have participated in istration in business management from Mr. Daniel, a popular and longtime World Language Day at Marshall. They Davenport University and a master of science teacher at the school, died suddenly last dressed in hats and costumes and went and doctoral degrees in mechanical engineering from the Josh DuPrie and Rogelio Rodriguez show their boards month of a massive stroke. around the school between classes, speak- University of Mississippi. to a customer to pick out what they like them to say "We all felt we wanted to dp something," in Spanish. said World Language teacher Sue Carlson. PLEASE SEE FUND-RAISER, A5 PLEASE SEE DASHAIRYA, AS

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BYDAVEVARGA. BY DARRELL CLEM city might want to consider STAFF WRITER STAFF WRITER refunding even more money to taxpayers from a $1 million bal­ Some 2,500 Livonia Public Calling it absurd that ance in Westland's sanitation Schools youth made a point of Westland has no curbside recy-. fund. "making a difference" mis year. cling program, some city leaders Recycling proponents believe They were celebrated with are adamant that a remedy be Pickering's suggestion would Tuesday night at Franklin High. found within the next year. essentially kill a recycling plan. For Megan Mila, making a "From a moral standpoint, I Godbout and Kehrer also difference meant collecting 41 think it's unconscionable that warned that the state may even­ cell phones to provide emer­ we're the 10th largest city in the tually force cities like Westland gency phone access to those state and we don't have a (curb- to implement a curbside pro­ who can't otherwise afford it. 4T side) recycling program," gram, which they said will only The Riley Upper Elementary Westland City Councilman become more expensive as time School student made a box and James Godbout said Monday passes. put an item in the school's evening. No clear consensus was weekly newsletter asking class­ Godbout's renewed push for a reached Monday on how the mates and staff to pitch in. "I recycling program came amid city will proceed with the recy­ was excited that abunch of peo­ opening-round talks a^out cling issue. ple joined in and helped," Mayor William Wild's newly In other budget develop­ Megan said. J* proposed, $60.8 million budget.. ments Monday: The phones were donated to City leaders face a decision of - Wild reiterated that his the Livonia Police Department, trying to start a curbside recy­ budget would protect a $2 mil­ but not before her Girl Scout cling program or reducing a lion surplus - an amount that troop also pitched in by clearing iV garbage-disposal tax and hasn't changed in recent years. out all the numbers in the cast- refunding a portion of it to tax­ - No money has been set off phones. Megan was one of payers. aside for raises as the city pre­ 166 youth at Riley who partici­ Wild's proposed budget sug­ pares for contract talks this year pated. gests reducing the tax from 2.15 with police and fire unions. For Nathan Kile, a sixth- mills to 2 mills - an amount ~ Westland District Court grader at Cooper Upper •, ^¾ that would return $350,000 to Administrator David Wiacek Elementary making a difference taxpayers. To put it in perspec­ said court revenues could meant putting a couple bird tive, however, the owner of a potentially reach $4.5 million feeders up near his house - and PHOTOS BY TOM HAWLEY j STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER $100,000 home would receive a during the next year. If that then fillingthe m "every two or Cleveland Elementary fourth-grader Brooke Harris, 10, looks over her Youth Making a Difference project with her refund of just $7-50 a year, or 63 happens, he said, about three days" from the fall mother, Amy, at Franklin High School Tuesday. Brooke had 10 inches of her red hair taken off in August for Locks of cents a month. 8800,000 would be turned over through the spring. Love. "I wanted to help someone who was sick, who needed a wig," she said. Rather than rolling back the to the city's general fund. "It's not a lot of work," Nathan tax, Godbout and some of his - Wild announced a new plan said. Of course, there was some colleagues, including Cheryl to try to use city vehicles until winter in between those seasons 11 Graunstadt and Michael they reach the 100,000-mile and it did get a bit cold, and as Kehrer, indicated they want to mark, rather than the 60,000- Nathan noted, "It wasn't a lot of Dawn Casella (right), co-chair of at least consider a curbside to-70,000 range. Already, Police fun." the Livonia PTSA Council Youth • recycling program. Chief James Ridener drives a Resides keeping the birds Making a Difference celebration, Currently, Westland residents 2000 GMC Yukon with 121,000 well fed, he saw sparrows, pur­ . enjoys the CAPA performance of have to take their recyclable miles. ple finches,cardinalsan d one Disney's High School Musical with materials to the city's public - Public Service Director red-tail hawk (his favorite). her family, husband Michael, son service department, on Kevin Buford said his depart­ Displays of posters, photo­ Nickias, a seventh-grader at Marquette east of Newburgh. ment has implemented cost- graphs, and storyboards shared Holmes Middle School and Recycling proponents don't saving measures such as putting the students' good works on daughter Elizabeth, a fourth- consider that program conven­ covers on thermostats to keep table after table for visitors to grader at Hoover Elementary. ient. employees from changing tem­ see at the celebration. Some told "Personally, I'd like to see us perature settings, and cutting of very individual efforts, such ' "We're very, very, very proud The show had been sold out this year to donate to start a recycling program in off lights that once burned all as Buchanan kindergartner of all of you," Supt. Randy Liepa during it's early February run at . Lenscrafters for people who some form in the next budget night. Overall, he said, his Grade Droz visiting her grand­ told the gathering. Churchill, so the Franklin audi­ can't afford glasses. Over his year," said Godbout, who chairs budget "is pretty close if not mother and giving cards and The annual event was coordi­ torium was filled and plenty of lifetime, the fifth-grader said the city's recycling committee. mirroring what was presented candy to the others at the nurs­ nated by co-chairs Dawn people stood at the back of the he'd collected 242 pairs. The council can make revi­ to council last year." ing home. Others shoveled Casella and Deb DesChenes opened room to watch and hear His effort began with putting sions to Wild's budget before - Some city secretaries and snow for neighbors, cut their and featured a few short "Start of Something New," a box at school and "asking my approving it in early June. The office clerks are upset that their hair for Locks of Love, visited speeches and some refresh­ "Get'cha Head in the Game," neighbors and grandparents," spending plan will cover the fis­ union, the American Federation shelters, or gathered items for ments. "We're All in This Together," and Ian said. cal year that starts July 1. of State, County & Municipal care packages sent to troops For many, though, the high­ more. This year's Youth Making A Several years ago, the city Employees Local 1602, contin­ overseas. Group efforts featured light of the evening was a After the show. Tan Difference efforts faced chal­ failed in its last curbside recy­ ues to lose senior members. . scout troops' Operation Can Do, chance to see a selection of Naccashian was one of the lenges. DesChenes pointed out cling program. Officials attrib­ Their concerns arose after the school gatherings of Toys for scenes from Disney's High young students who agreed to that, despite the school district's uted the downfall to a $50-a- fire department proposed tak­ Tots, efforts to help the School Musical, performed by a pose for a photo near his dis­ attendance shifts and school year fee for households. ing a Local 1602 secretary and Michigan Humane Society and huge cast of students and sup­ play, as his mother, Kim, cap­ closings, there were still 18 LPS Most city leaders agree that making her a higher-ranking others, too numerous to men­ porting crew from the Creative tured the moment. His project: schools participating in Youth residents won't pay a fee to recy­ confidential secretary. tion. and Performing Arts program. Gathering 80 pairs of glasses Making a Difference this year. cle. Therefore, some officials Some City Council members support using the garbage-dis­ indicated they will have more posal tax and exploring viable questions about such changes. options for a new program. Pickering said he was disap­ Welcome Wa nperafures uuifb We also offer On Monday, council pointed that the latest change Dog Obedience Classes President Charles Pickering wasn't mentioned by fire Puppy (8 wks to -- months l questioned whether the timing department officials or the Dr. Brian li. Ca >r. James M. Carney \dult Dogs (5 months and o\ er) is right for a curbside recycling mayor's administration. New Sessions Begin Monthly See our wcbsiit. to ei rd no\ ' program. - www.happyhoundsdaycare.com Moreover, he suggested the [email protected] I (734) 953-2110

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Today 19, at Westhaven Manor Wayne Road, will have a Texas banker and mother of three people who can we have stories on Eileen McDonnell and Lynda Retirement Community, 34601 Hold 'em tournament 7 p.m. to Livonia Public Schools gradu­ make the hard Scheel. On Sunday we will have stories tin Patrice Elmwood, in Westland. midnight Friday, May 4, with ates, is seeking a second four- 1 decisions." Mang and Gregory Oke. Veteran benefits analyst Myron doors opening at 6 p.m. Cost is year term on the school board. More changes Zolkewsl^ will lead the program. $40 to get into the tournament. "I would like to follow are coming in Veterans or spouses of veterans Tickets are available only in through with some of the Scheel public education way to move forward and then thing that would change." who served 90 consecutive days advance; no tickets will be sold at things that we have done and and funding statewide, Scheel move forward. It seems like an Scheel admits that the in active military service with at the door. Call Ken at (734) 634- continue working on bringing said. "The important thing is to impossible dream." Legacy Initiative caused some . least one day during wartime are 4898 or Mary at (734) 425-4421, the community together and to keep our educational program Opponents have criticized enrollment decline this year, urged to attend. Military dis­ voice mail No. 10, for tickets or keep our education strong in strong." district communication, from •but said other factors, like the charge may be in any category information. Participants must Livonia," Scheel said. "I know That will require open, hon­ the Legacy Initiative to time economy played a role. other than dishonorable. be 18 to play and 21 to drink. we're not done making est discussion, she added. limits on public comment at "We were going to lose kids The program is free. To sign There will be a 50/50 raffle and changes.". For that reason, she likes the meetings. no matter which plan we went up, call (734) 729-3690. refreshments. Top prize will be Scheel, now the board presi­ community conversations "There were people out there with/' she said. $500. dent, and four other trustees which include district residents who think we hadn't even tried Scheel's involvement with the Chili cook-off faced recall last August after and a few trustees. "Everybody to work with the community.... district dates back to her days The Westland Democratic Recycling meeting they voted to implement the gets a seat at the table," she That was not true," Scheel said. as a student at Tyler Club will have its second-annual The "Westland Recycling Legacy Initiative, which closed said. With the opposition, she said, Elementary, Bryant Junior chili cook-off Tuesday, April 24, Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m. seven schools and reconfigured "I want Livonia Public "it was K-6 or nothing." High and Stevenson High at the Dorsey Community Center, Thursday, April 12, in the grade levels. The recall effort Schools to survive, which Moving forward, she said, School. For 22 years, she has on Dorsey south of Palmer and Westland City Council confer­ failed. means you can't pick off this "we need to make sure when been involved as a parent and east of Venoy. ence room on the second flooro f "The last year and a half have group and this group," she said. we're relaying information, volunteer through the state and Cooks will be there at 5:30 City Hall on Ford Road. The been hard. Closing schools was "There's going to be give and we're relaying it to everybody" local PTSAs. p.m.; tasters at 6 p.m. Cost is $5 meeting is open to the public. not easy to do," Scheel said. take on both sides... Then we instead of meeting with one for tasters, who will vote for their "The next four years are not have to decide this is the best particular group. "That's one [email protected] j (734) 953-2054' favorite chili. Cooks also will pay Skate park a $5 entry fee. Concrete Jungle, the There will be two categories, Westland-based skate park, has one for candidates/elected offi­ opened for the season. cials and another for political Sessions are 3:30-7:30 p.m. McDonnell: Involve decisions activists. Monday through Friday and Beverages and desserts will be noon-3:30 p.m. and 4-7:30 p.m. BY REBECCA JONES ration. school option as a way to like to see more community included in the cost. Extra votes Saturday and Sunday. Admission STAFF WRITER "At this point, attract families who were put involvement in decisions, even for the best chili may be cast for is $3 for children and $5 for I truly don't see off or left the district because at the school level. $1. adults for a session, or $5 for chil­ Eileen McDonnell, a mort­ Legacy being of the grade configurations "The only way to re-estab­ All proceeds will benefit the dren and $7 for adults for an all- gage consultant and mother of reversed at any involving four school levels. lish trust in the community is Westland Democratic Club. day pass. two, is running for a four-year given time "I don't feel the administra­ to be open," she said. For more information call The park is featuring bike term on the Livonia school soon, if ever" tion is seriously looking at the She also suggested a com­ Mike at (734) 788-1550 or Nan at nights 4-7:30 p.m. every Sunday board. she said. "I do number of people who have munity survey. ¢734) 674-7327 in April. No sl^teboarding is 1 left because of Legacy," she McDonnell, who also serves allowed during those times. McDonnell, 50, said her pri­ McDonnell believe that mary concerns are the size of there are things said. as an ambassador with the Book signings Admission is $5 per person. the fifth- and sixth-grade that could be improved." McDonnell, a Livonia resi­ Livonia Chamber of Poet/photographer Cheryl The park is having 18 and older schools, a lack of communica­ The district should consider dent for 11 years, has a fourth- Commerce, said she first con­ Martin will have book signings skate nights 8-10 p.m. every tion and people leaving the opening as many as three grade daughter at Hoover sidered running for the board this month, National Poetry Friday in April. Admission is $5. district because they are dis­ more upper elementary Elementary and a son who last year, but instead spent the Month. The first will be 2-5 p.m. A skate park blast will be fea­ satisfied. schools, McDonnell said. graduated from Stevenson past year attending board Saturday, April 14, at BearClaw tured Friday, April 13, with $1 The Legacy Initiative "I think it would alleviate a High School. meetings and becoming aware Coffee, 50166 Cherry Hill Road, admission all day and special prompted her involvement lot of pressure," she said, but "We were pretty happy... of what was going on in within Canton. She will autograph prizes. over the past year. She served added that she is unsure how and then you wake up one day LPS. copies of Woman Reclining, her Spring Break at the Concrete on the finance committee for to pay for that. "They didn't and they close your neighbor­ "The more I learned, the chapbook series, and her chil­ Jungle is scheduled for noon- the group Citizens for need to close those buildings, hood school," she said. "There more dissatisfied I felt with dren's haiku workbook. 3:30 p.m. and 4-7:30 p.m. Livonia's Future, which led an as we found out from the audit was no information that was the way they were handling Other signings will be 1-2 p.m. through Saturday, April 15. unsuccessful recall against five last year." sent home ahead of time to let things in the school district," Tuesday, April 24, at Ward A season Hckoff party is incumbent board members McDonnell said she also anyone know that Legacy was she said. Presbyterian Village in Westland planned noon-8 p.m. Saturday, who voted in favor of the likes the idea of a kindergarten going to happen." and 1-5 p.m. Saturday, April 28, April 28, including food, prizes school closings and reconfigu- through eighth-grade magnet McDonnell said she would [email protected] j (734) 953-2054 at Small Shops in Westland. For and live music. Admission is $3.

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l£»*. (W) Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, April 12,2007 www.hometownlife.com 3 charged, so far, in Locks for Love home break-in ring BYALEXLUNDBERG charged in Westland with sec­ Kassidy Yates waited eight STAFF WRITER ond-degree home invasion, lar­ years to have her hair cut and ceny of a weapon, larceny in a when she did, she had her Three members of a group building, felony firearms and tresses clipped for an important believed to be responsible for being a habitual offender. He cause - Locks of Love. home invasions in six commu­ faces a preliminary hearing A second-grader at Hayes nities have been arraigned in April 19 in Westland, where his Elementary School, the connection with those crimes, bond is set at $50,000/10 per­ Westland youngster went to and more charges are likely on cent. eSalon on Merriman to get the the way. Four other people were hair cut. Eight-year-old Kassidy Yates shows Shane Harrison, 38, of arrested on charges of receiv­ "Kassidy had wanted her hair off her tresses before having 12 Westland was arraigned on one ing and concealing stolen cut for quite some time and inches cut for Locks of Love. count of first-degree home property, with charges pend­ was very happy to donate it to invasion, one count of second- ing. Locks of Love, which uses hair degree home invasion and one Police initially got a descrip­ to make hairpieces for children count of being a four-time tion of a man who tried to rob that have lost their hair due to habitual offender for break-ins a woman in her home in the medical reasons," said her in Livonia. He was given a Joy and Middlebelt area last grandmother Joyce Duvall of $100,000 bond. He is also week. She also described a Redford. expected to face multiple vehicle. Duvall said the haircut hap­ charges in Westland, officials In the incident, the woman pened on Feb. 7 and came after said. was in her home when she the youngster had finished test­ Stacy Wade, 33, of Westland answered a knock at her front ing for and achieving a yellow was arraigned on one charge of door. While she opened the belt at the PKSA Karate School second-degree home invasion door, someone kicked in her in Redford. for an incident in Livonia and rear door and got into the After the testing she went was given a $50,000/lO-per- home. She saw the man come with her mother, April Post, her cent bond. in through the back door, caus­ grandmother and sister Alisha Both were arraigned ing him to run away. to the salon. Saturday via video in front of Her descriptions helped "She had 12 inches of her 34th District Judge John police track and begin a sur- • beautiful hair cut to donate to McCartney with "not guilty" veillance of Harrison. Lotks of Love," said Duvall. A shocked April Post reacts to seeing pleas entered on their behalf. Livonia police say the group "She has never had her hair cut her daughter with her new, shorter Neither posted bond and both of suspects is connected with since birth." Stylist Keri Morgan of eSalon dries Kassidy Yates' hair after cutting it. hair style. are in Wayne County Jail pend­ three incidents in Livonia and ing a Tuesday, April 17, prelimi­ a total of 20-30 crimes in nary exam. Westland, Garden City, Harrison's brother, Derec Redford, Canton and Dearborn Glen Harrison, was arraigned Heights. Sunday by McCartney on charges stemming from a Staff writer Darreil Clem contributed home invasion on Conway, to this story. near Merriman and Ann Arbor Trail. [email protected] Derec Harrison, 36, is (734) 953-2109 Law Day contest: Should schools ban political clothing? It could be a political hot Entries will be judged on potato even for those who composition and originality. aren't old enough to vote: They should be two to three Should a school be allowed pages typed and double-spaced to have a policy against wear­ on pages 8.5-by-ll inches. ing items that show support for Participants should include . political candidates? their name, home address, city, That's the subject Westland state, home telephone number, students in grades 9 through 12 school and civics teacher's are asked to tackle in this year's name. Entries should be sub­ Law Day Essay Contest spon­ mitted by 3 p.m. Monday, April sored by the Westland City 30, to Thomas Buckalew at Attorney's Office. John Glenn High, John The contest is open to stu­ Albrecht at Wayne Memorial dents who live in Westland and and Ellen Betel at Churchill. attend John Glenn, Wayne The award will be presented Memorial or Churchill high Monday, May 7, during a schools. They must be enrolled Westland City Council meet­ in a civics class. ing. City seeks federal dollars for roads and recreation

The city of Westland has challenges, but these roads are submitted its appropriations major thoroughfares within the requests to U.S. Rep. Thaddeus city that need to be main­ McCotter, R-Livonia, for fiscal tained," Westland Mayor year 2008. If received, the William Wild said. "Similarly, money would help the city's providing quality recreation for public service department with our residents is important as three road projects and provide well, and we would certainly funding for several parks and put that funding to good use." recreation programs. To that end, Westland has The road money, if approved, submitted three recreation would be used to rehabilitate grant requests. Those would Wildwood Avenue from include an addition to expand Hunter to Bock, Matthew a new aqua climbing wall at Street from Julius to Hanover, the Bailey Recreation Center and to reconstruct Norma swimming pool, improvements Street. to a baseball complex on the The funding would come city's south side and refurbish­ from housing and community ing Westland's two existing development dollars. soccer fields. The Wildwood project would The recreation projects cost $447,032; the Matthew would cost more than $1 mil­ Street project, $1.7 million, and lion. the Norma Street project, $1.7 The baseball and soccer million. projects had been discussed a "A decrease in state funding few years ago but were delayed WWWqMWMflWVv has certainly created some due to lack of funding.

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FROM PAGE Al FROM PAGE AT ing Spanish and French in He has served on the exchange for donations. Westland Economic In the past, they've raised Development Commission, money for the Salvation Army, Downtown Development the Susan G. Komen Breast Authority and Economic Cancer Foundation and the Development Corporation and Muscular Dystrophy currently is on the Provider Association in memory of late Advisory Board of the Detroit student Andre Bullard. Wayne County Health Authority. The students wore large He has had extensive involve­ menu signs, offering phrases, ment in community organiza­ songs and poems for prices tions. Locally, he has served on determined hy the students. numerous advisory groups, Popular ones included "Fish including the Wayne-Westland are friends not food" from Superintendent Advisory Board Finding Nemo, the Cocoa Puffs and Building Improvement and Trix cereal jingles, a Team and the White House knock-knock joke with a crazy Conference on Indo-U.S. chicken ending and the Pledge Relations. of Allegiance. Married, he and his wife, Prices range from 75 cents Urmil, have three children — for the pledge and a descrip­ sons, Deepak and Rasiv, and tion of Big Mac for 50 cents to daughter, Kirah. a romantic Mexican poem for When asked why he is seeking 25 cents. a seat on the school board, SarrahFanny raised $20.15 Dashairya responded that "the with her sign that offered board needs someone who has prices for Spanish statements education, experience and the on the front and French ones "*•-• right leadership to understand on the back. the problems and provide the "I was asked to spell glam­ right solutions." orous a lot in French," she said. "I have that education, experi­ "I raised a lot of money PHOTOS BY TOM HAWLEYI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ence and the leadership to solve because of the French." Marshall Middle School special education teacher Jennifer Shields (second from left) purchases a song and a few phrases from the students Hayley Smith the problems and give back to Students kept their prices (from left), Jessica Pesenecker, Alyssa Canzoneri, Amanda Baxter and Chelsea Hunt. the society," he stated. reasonable, taking into When asked what he sees as account that most of their it cheers, also for 25 cents, on his the role of the school board in classmates are broke "except way to raising $10.10. public education, he stated that for the sixth-graders," would be like. It was harder He went to about 20 class­ it is "to make appropriate deci­ "They (sixth-graders) would rooms during the day, includ­ sions to solve problems. ask is we could break a §20," than I thought it would be. ing one where he found him­ Strategic directions are impor­ said Sarrah. "Sixth-graders It wasn't so much having to self standing in the middle of tant." • don't spend their money, sev­ the desks that had been When asked what services he enth- and eighth-graders get people to donate as it arranged in a square. thought Wayne-Westland could spend theirs unwisely." was that there was so many "They asked for long say­ share with other districts, he 'MUY GRANDE' ings," he said. "I was embar­ stated that "all services and me realize rassed because everybody was needs have to be analytically jus­ Hayley Smith, who raised looking at me. And I went tified with a fresh mind." $24.95, ended up wearing the is to raise upstairs, they were waiting for When asked about the new biggest hat. It was "muy me at the doors." high school curriculum and grande." It also was embarrassing for whether its passage should have "I guess no one else wanted Josh DuPrie, Jennifer Pesenecker because included the money to cover its to wear it because it was so big student you could tell who was in implementation, Dashairya and so outrageous," she said. Math teacher Gerald Harmon was enjoying himself as he asked Ashley Solberg Spanish class. She raised $9.85 said: "Education is every child's "About $10 of what I raised (from left), Alyssa Canzoneri and Amanda Baxter to say phrases, recite their he also learned a lot about by asking students if they liked right, but it carries responsibility was kids who wanted to wear name or sing a song in Spanish. fund-raising. her hat and charging them 50 with it. my hat." "No one told me what it cents to wear it for a minute. "One has to survive in the The top fund-raiser was but when I looked, it was A party was held during sev­ would be like," he said, "It was But she was also excited global environment" he added. Megan McDougall, who $100. He said he gave more enth hour. Based on what they harder than I thought it would 1 about World Language Day When asked what one thing brought in $185.85. She was because it was for Mr. Daniel.' raised, they got things like be. It wasn't so much having to because of what it stood for he would like to change about followed by Chelsea Hunt, who "It was a great cause," suckers and pop. They also get people to donate as it was this year. public education, Dashairya said raised $135.35, due in large Harmon said. "The kids did an received a ticket for a chance that there was so many people. "I wanted to do something to he would "like to index the part to a $100 donation from awesome job, they deserved it." to win a pifiata or chips. It was It made me realize how hard it help and stop this (stroke) budget process." teacher Gerald Harmon. The top three fund-raisers - Josh DuPrie who claimed the is to raise money." from happening to someone "Every position has to be justi­ "I got it because I got to him Megan, Chelsea and Matthew pifiata on his second swing. Rogelio Rodriguez sang the else," she said. fied related to priority and rela­ first," said Chelsea. "I had to Okumawo, who raised $44 - Josh raised $9.10. While it puppy dog song for 50 cents, tive importance to the mission say the pledge. He told me he each received a dictionary in was fun going around the the chocolate song for 25 cents [email protected] of the educational system," he was going to give me 75 cents the language of their choice. school with his friends, he said and did students' favorite team (7341953-2112 responded.

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OUR VIEWS r Library: Beyond bottle return books, magazines WHAT A \ More than 200 years ago, Benjamin Franklin made l history by introducing the first lending library to f;WAST b ) Americans. And since then, people have been flocking to them. In this day and age, information comes at residents like an avalanche, and the William P. Faust Public Library has become their rescue team in managing that information. There are more than 100,000 books, 45,000 newspa­ pers, and 100,000 government documents published in the U.S. each year, in addition to the 27 million sites on the Internet with information people need and can find at the library. The library has become a form of community center in the city. It still has the books and magazines and jour­ nals, but now there are videos and computers. Parents can bring their preschoolers and grade school children there for storytimes, and children can keep TRASH reading beyond the school year through the summer reading program that includes weekly activities and •*'.'1J events. Next week, the library will be celebrating National Library Week. The The library haS beCOme a American Library Association has been sponsoring the event the city. It still has the books since 1958 as a way of celebrating the contri­ and magazines and journals, butions of libraries and librarians and to pro­ LETTERS but now there are videos and mote library use and computers. support. Save our streets and sidewalks because of doctor bills that are impossible to miles of gravel roads in Wayne are m des­ This year's event is take care of. People don't have the money to perate need of professional grading - some­ go to the doctor's office. How many people "Come together @ your As a long time resident of Wayne and thing the city does not have the equipment Superintendent of Schools, I'm writing this could be saved, if they could have gotten to a to do. library," and the Westland library is celebrating with a letter in favor of the ballot issue on May 8 hospital sooner, when they feel something is We cannot ignore the fact that the longer slew of activities throughout the week. They're a good that would save our streets and sidewalks in wrong. we put this 0¾ the more it will cost chance for residents to come in and see what's going on the city of Wayne. This ballot issue makes On one such visit, I was feeling pretty We need this millage. Please help to there. financial sense, and the money raised will be bad. I woke up and told my wife sometliing enhance our neighborhoods by voting YES It's a good chance for residents who haven't been to the used solely for the purposes of repaving, was not right. I drove myself to the hospital. on May 8. library to stop by the Westland library. It's a good time to repairing and professionally grading gravel They told me my blood pressure was way to Mike and Judy Hurley blow the dust off that library card and check out a book, city streets, and the replacement of dam­ low, they called my wife and told her. The Wayne tape or DVD, and offer a thank you to the library staffers aged sidewalks throughout the community. next thing I know I am in an ambulance for the services they provide. This is not only an investment in our and in ICU for 13 days. My kidneys had Vote for safe quality roads For Westland, the library has proven to be a vital community's infrastructure by providing shut down. r resource to the community, one to treasure and preserve, safe streets and sidewalks for our families Another time, I had bumped my leg at - Residents of the City of Wayne, as you go and one to use. and children, but it will also add to our work and before the day was but, my calf to the polls on May 8 to cast your vote in home values and community image. If we swelled to about four times the normal size. the school board .election, you also will be don't take care of the problem of deteriorat­ Fortunately that was taken care of because asked to vote on Proposal 1. Proposal 1 will ing streets and sidewalks now, we will pay it was at work. It was a blood clot. Had I not amend the Wayne Charter to permit the city Expand deposit law later and both the problem and cost will be said anything at the time and went home to levy a road tax for l mill for the dedicated much greater. from work, I would have had to pay it. use of the repaving, repairing, grading and I urge you to reinvest in our community, Three weeks in the hospital on that stay. maintaining of local streets and sidewalks our city, and in our future by voting YES The American people need some relief. If for 25 years. May 8 to save our streets and sidewalks. our Government is FOR THE PEOPLE We are all aware of the desperate state of Now that the snow is gone, the litter that has accumu­ Greg Baracy ,then prove it. It is time to care for our own. our economy and must now look to our­ lated along our roadways is visible for all to see. Wayne Even if people have insurance and it is an selves for the much needed dollars to con­ 80/20 split, the 20 percent we are responsi­ Making up much of that litter are throwaway water, tinue to provide for the safe, quality local ble for is almost impossible to handle. We streets we have all come to expect. juice and sports drink bottles. Excellent customer service need to have the same kind of insurance Thirty years ago, Michigan residents voted in favor of It has been my experience that the citi­ Yesterday (April 2), I e-mailed the City of other countries have. Our medical should be zens of Wayne have always stepped forward a law that placed a 10-cent deposit on cans and bottles Westland about a tree that's on city proper­ taken care of. We can manage to spend bil­ to make the necessary choices to provide for containing carbonated beverages — mainly beer and ty, even though it's in my front yard. lions to bail out other countries and billions the safety and welfare of the community. I pop. I received an immediate reply assuring to have a war, yet we can't take care of our urge you to vote yes on Proposal 1 as you go The law has helped to keep our roadsides — and land­ me someone would look at the tree and get own. to the polls on May 8. fills — clean. According to a recently published report, in touch with me. On his way to a Westland What is wrong with this policy - take Susan M.Rowe more than 97 percent of the bottles and cans of carbon­ City Council meeting, Kevin Buford stopped care of anyone BUT our own. I am all for Save Our Streets Committee ated beverages sold in Michigan each year are returned. by the house, looked at the tree and agreed helping out anyone that needs it, but Now the law needs to be updated to include plastic with me it was beyond saving. America needs to take care of all of us. Tax would address problem containers for water, juice and sports drinks. He also noted the number of children People are dying because they can't pay bills The legislators who wrote Michigan's successful bottle who play in front of or near my house and or are afraid to go to the hospital. My wife As a resident of the City of Wayne, in and can law couldn't foresee three decades later when said he would add this tree to the list for has been having terrible leg pain for the last order for our continuing growth and prbs- people would pay for water in drink-size containers. removal right away. He assured me it would several months. She won't go to a doctor perity of our community, we must address They couldn't predict that in 2007 the sale of water, be taken care of by the end of the week because we can't afford it, so she works in the current conditions of our streets and juice and sports drinks would be on its way to outpacing Mr. Buford also took the time to explain pain, sits in pain, and cries constantly sidewalks that are deteriorating rapidly. the sale of traditional beverages. Westland's tree program and how I could because of the pain. Why should anyone This has resulted in city-wide problems. take advantage of it and answered many have to go through this? The answer is: I realized that the budget crisis is affect­ Distributors and grocers don't want the law to be They SHOULD NOT have to. I can promise expanded because they say it adds to the cost of doing other questions, ranging from the Emerald ing both the state and city budgets, that Ash borer to the status of Central City Park. you our government officials don't have to there are no funds to replace our aging business and is especially hard on small, independently go through that. owned stores. They say trash — dirty cans and bottles — This was excellent customer service. Mr. streets and doesn't belong in stores where food is sold. Buford's quick, professional, friendly and Did you know that they don't pay into sidewalks. The deterioration effects all of Social Security out of their checks, yet col­ So far, lawmakers have listened to the lobbyists. courteous response made me feel as though us, especially our property values. The dedi­ I was a priority. The time, he took to explain lect it for all the rest of their lives. Medical is cated road millage would be used ONLY for Some have instead introduced plans to expand gener­ everything was greatly appreciated. 100 percent paid for them and their fami­ repair and replacement of failing roads and al recycling in Michigan. But participation in voluntary Lisa Walker lies. Why should they have to worry. They sidewalks as well as professional grading of recycling, even when it's curb-side convenient, is lack­ don't. Got an ache, go to the doctor; break a Westland gravel roads. luster at best. nail, go to the doctor, and hey, it's all paid I ask for you support VOTE YES on the A recent survey by Waste Away, a trash disposal con­ for. one mill proposal on May 8. tractor based in north Oakland County, showed 23 per­ It's time for all of us to be on the same Pat Rice cent to 43 percent participation in eight communities. America, land of the free, home of the program as the people WE ELECT, time for : Wayne resident, 29 years That's a far cry from the 97 percent of pop cans and brave, the country that helps ALL the other some equality. Help us, that way when elec­ bottles that get returned. countries of the world, and yet it can't seem tion time comes people are well enough to Clearly, the best way to clean up Michigan's roadways to take care of its own. Why do England and come out and vote. It is time for a national — and help reduce landfill waste — is to expand the Canada have FREE medical - yes FREE. If health policy to take care of all of us. returnable container law to include water, juice and you are sick, go to a doctor. It is paid for. Bud Somerville Need glasses? free again. Need medica­ sports drinks. Westland We welcome your letters to the editor. Please Perhaps small mom and pop stores could be exempted tions? Free. Need surgery? Yes, free also. It is time for our government to get its include your name, address and phone number from accepting returnables. for verification. We ask that your letters be 400 As long as most stores pay 10 cents for each drink act together and take care of ALL AMERI­ CANS, rich and poor. Medical bills are On May 8, Wayne voters will be asked to words or less. We may edit for clarity, space and container returned, most consumers will think twice content. about tossing them out of their car windows. astronomical, and they rise more every year. support a charter amendment authorizing I remember when my brother-in-law the City of Wayne to collect one mill each passed away fromcance r in 1986. A few year for 25 years for the purpose of repair­ weeks later, his wife showed us a bill for his ing and maintaining our city roads. It will Letters to the editor Westland Observer WESTLAND last month in the hospital - $136,000.1 also transfer responsibility for repairing told her let the hospital know, if they bring damaged sidewalks from the homeowner to 36251 Schoolcraft him back, we will pay the bill. Fortunately the city. Livonia, Ml 48150. for her and her two kids, the bill was taken As life-long residents of Wayne, we urge PUBLISHED THURSDAY AND SUNDAY care of, but many others are not as fortu­ all eligible city of Wayne voters to support Fax: nate. this millage. We cannot ignore the fact that (734) 591-7279 People are losing homes, cars and can't many of our neighborhood roads are in fail­ Sue Mason Susan Rosiek Peter Neill survive because of these hospital bills. I have ing condition or nearly so. E-mail: Community Editor Executive Editor Vice President had to filebankruptc y on two occasions We cannot ignore the fact that the seven • [email protected] General Manager Hugh Gallagher Marty Carry Managing Editor Advertising Director Richard Aginian ~ Publisher Emeritus "While Michigan's economy is still slow to recover, we were able to produce a budget that has met all of the Our fundamental purposes are to enhance the lives of our challenges." readers, nurture the hometowns we serve and contribute to the business success of our customers. Finance Director Steven Smith about the budget being proposed by Mayor William Wild. wtcw.hometownl1fe.com Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, April 12,2007 (W) A7

LETTERS Columnist gets holy cities are inflammatory. My agreement with Ms. Ahwal ends Nowadays, we can't open the news­ there. Mr. Friedman is correct, just paper or watch TV without encoun­ like Golda Meir was: Much of the vio­ on China, schools tering some reference to identity lence in the Middle East will end theft. It's an issue I deal with all the when all the Arabs love their children "Man does not live by words alone, despite the fact that some­ pointed in the direction we are headed and, as one time in my role as the president and more than they hate Jews and the times he has to eat them." . writer spewed, "Pox — on all of the politicians' hous­ CEO of the Detroit Area Agency on West.. - AdSai E. Stevenson Jr., governor, iiiinois, 1949-53, es!" Aging, and I'm especially concerned I'm sorry, we are not the ones and Democratic candidate for president 0952 and 1956) One reader suggested that I blend my columns on when the victims are seniors and allowing our children to be used as "rhetoric" and "lack of leadership" into one — other vulnerable citizens. homicide bombers. And our 60- •^ h, yeah, I get e-mail. because "we hear the rhetoric and don't see leader­ A recent U.S. Treasury Go Direct something grandmas don't blow Ideas do matter and are critical if we hope to ship." Others like the quote from country singer poll found in metro Detr.oit nearly themselves up to kill Jews, either. "^ move our state forward. I view my role on these Toby Keith: "We need a lot less talk and a lot more one in three respondents (31 percent) Glen Beck is correct also that there is pages as taking positions that some might view as action — out of Lansing!" said they had a check, important doc­ great apathy among American Arabs. "controversial" to help stimulate thought and to cre­ * Being fair is critical as a columnist. I must be hit­ ument or large sum of cash lost or Where are the protests against ate community conversations. As my first boss so ting the right tone as a reader accused me of being a stolen and nearly half (49 percent) Islamic terrorists? How many Arab- aptly pointed out, "If we both agreed on everything "right wing, nut-case, Republican" and another a said they or someone they know had Americans have marched on the ~- one of us would not be necessary" "puppet for Gov. Granholm and her tax and spend fallen prey to identity theft. The good Saudi, Iranian or Syrian embassies? What follows are some comments that my merry-men/women in the Legislature." Let me news is, there is a simple step seniors Have there been demonstrations columns have generated from read­ assure yon, I am neither. can take to stop identity thieves in where the flags of terrorist nations ers. Clearly there were many LLLEAs (Languishing their tracks: Use direct deposit. have been burned? Have effigies of In an article that I wrote about the Legacy Landmines of the Engler Administration) Do you or someone you love or care terrorist leaders been hanged and 10th anniversary of the death of awaiting Gov. Granholm when she took office. Yet as for receive a Social Security check in burned in any of our cities? Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping, one one reader stated, "that was then — this is now." So the mail? If so, I strongly encourage Funny, I have not noticed one. And reader wrote, "What are you, some take a page from Engler and knock a few heads switching to direct deposit. It's safer, Ms. Ahwal, why do you have a prob­ #@&*# communist sympathizer together and — "get 'er done, governor." easier and in most cases faster lem with ANY American president looking to ship our jobs to China?" Perhaps the articles that generate the most atten­ because your money is automatically who wants to fight "radical Islam"? ii No, I am not. tion are those calling for our schools to change or deposited into your account on the Don't we always hear that it is the Tom Never mind that the point I was perish. Clearly, the people in Michigan are passion­ morning of your payment day. It's one "radicals" who are hijacking a peace­ Watkins making was that Deng Xiaoping's ate about their schools and want the best for kids. less thing to worry about in an uncer­ ful religion? I would think you would ideological shift from socialism/com­ Some believe I am an unabashed "cheerleader for tain world. be right behind the effort to stop rad­ munism to a-socialist market economy changed public education" and some think I am "rocking the The State of Michigan has declared icalism. China and changed the world. Yes, Deng should be boat far too much." March Go Direct Month, and as a As all good leftists and anti- remembered for the blood of the Chinese people he Let me set the record straight: partner in the Go Direct campaign, Americans you can find will say, you helped spill; but he should also be remembered for • I believe our public schools are the true Statue The Detroit Area Agency on Aging suggest we just try and get along with lifting hundreds of millions of his own people.out of of Liberty of this great country of ours — taking the encourages anyone who receives those who hate us. I guess nice words poverty by shifting his ideological philosophy. We tired, the hungry, the poor and giving our children Social Security or other federal bene­ and saying you're sorry work with 6- need our leaders in Michigan to shift their historical hope and opportunity — and our teachers are the fits to get on board with direct year-olds arguing over the swingset, ideological bent and find new ways to solve our old torch. deposit. but it just doesn't seem to work with problems. S We will be better off when the only adjective that Signing up is easy and people are these rascals who keep blowing peo­ The definition of insanity is "doing the same matters before "school" — be it private, public or char­ available to help you. You can call ple up. thing, over and over in exactly the same manner and ter ~- is quality! (800) 333-1795, or sign up online at I don't know that I trust the words expecting the results to be different." Are we insane • Too much time is focused on power, control, www.godirect.org. of a man like Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in Michigan? politics and adults and not enough on teaching, Paul Bridgewater (one of the infamous 1979 U.S. Many readers thought the words I expressed learning and children. Detroit Area Agency on Aging Embassy kidnappers) or of Assad Jr. I about "rhetoric and our children" hit the bull's-eye. • Schools need to change to meet the demands of guess you think that maybe they have "We say we value our kids and we continue to cut the 21st century, global, technologically driven, had their fill of Jewish and Christian services to them," one reader wrote. Yet, the column hyper-competitive world. This means developing blood ... I'm not buying it. I don't did move a couch potato off the couch and to say he schools that will prepare all of our kids to compete Nice words won't work know that any responsible govern­ was going to volunteer his time as a mentor. This on the world stage; addressing the runaway health ment leader can trust these criminals. pledge has reinforced my belief that words can pro­ and pension costs; and consolidating the more than I have so many issues with the edi­ It frightens me to no end that we mote action. 550 school districts and redirecting more resources torial by "Canton resident" Terry have people in America advocating Some believe our state and nation are becoming to the classroom. Ahwal. Let's start with full disclosure. our surrender, and suggesting more divided along the Red and Blue political lines. Perhaps Adlai E. Stevenson Jr. said it best in 1952 She is a longtime Democrat party appeasement. Sure worked in the Yet, Michigan may be the "Black and Blue State" when he said, "If we value the pursuit of knowledge, activist, McNamara crony and Arab 1930s, didn't it? when it comes to the way readers react to addressing we must be free to follow wherever that search may activist. She definitely has her politi­ Before you really start foaming, just the state's continued budget morass and lack of lead us. The free mind is not a barking dog, to be cal views, and should not be mistaken know that I have a huge problem with leadership in finding a shared vision and common tethered on a 10-foot chain." for just a regular resident. our lack of victory in the war in Iraq. agenda we can rally around. So break the chain and keep the ideas flowing. Our OK, I'm a Libertarian with some I would have adopted a MacArthur The anger at our elected leaders is palpable. Some collective ideas, energy and commitment are the conservative streaks, I'm white, I'm approach to this war myself, and writers spew such hate as, "Gran-mole is nothing ingredients that help our communities and state soar. male. I think Israel has a right to think we could have had it taken care but a tax and spend liberal that covered up the exist. I also have definite political of in about eight-10 weeks. But now state's financial problems until after she was safely Tom Watkins is president and CEO of TDW and Associates, a views. So now we know. You see, we will never know. re-elected and now wants the oppressed workers of business and education consulting company. He served as unlike leftists and most in the press, I But I do know one thing for sure. this state to bail her out — it ain't going to happen!" Michigan's state superintendent of schools 2001-p5. He has trav­ will disclose where I stand before hit­ Kicking the hell out of our enemies Meanwhile, several writers see another reality and eled to China numerous times since his first trip in 1989. Read ting you with my thoughts. late is better than never at all. understand the problems we face as a state are his internationally recognized report, The New Education (Revo­ Now to the substance of this piece. Jason Vorva broader than any one politician and are not going to lution, at www.nacol.org. 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Just inherent to international invest­ annual collaboration dents and staff and com­ interesting to note that the Bloom like we have seen in our mar­ ing such as the fluctuation of the musical genres, on munity residents. average U.S. mutual fund was ket, where small caps have out­ U.S. dollar and geopolitical con­ Saturday, April 14. Program selections up more than 2 percent and national real estate. In my performed large caps, we have cerns. The reality of the situa­ Composers range from , include Strauss's^4/so , that the average international managed accounts, I have also seen the same situation tion is that there is no economy Richard Strauss and J.S. Sprach Zarathustra, stock fund was up better than started to use the Cohen and internationally. A fund like the as safe and secure as the U.S. Bach to Pat Metheny, Robert Schumann's 3 percent. In fact, if you go Steers International real estate Forward International Small economy. 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Although I Services Administration fed-. explain marketing to the : investing a portion of your small portion of their portfolio funds, one mistake that believe the bottom line is the eral supply schedules can , GSA, how to get on a GSA portfolio internationally. into emerging market funds. investors may make is to over- bottom line, chasing short- receive assistance in market­ schedule, how to choose the - .; I believe there are at least My recommendation for an fund the international exposure term performance is a fool's ing to the federal govern­ right schedule and why you \ four distinct areas of interna­ allocation is somewhere in the in their portfolios. My thought is game. Good luck! ment at a Schoolcraft College would want to get on a .1 tional investing that every area of 2 to 5 percent. that depending upon the type of seminar on Tuesday, April schedule. There will be a investor needs to consider. 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Listings for the Community pendent, helpful and resourceful. between 1964 and 1975, even, if not, schools and the community. sign up at the center's front desk or Advocacy group Calendar should be submitted in Through Girl Scouting, girls learn the "in country" (combat zone) you Members need not have a student in call (734) 722-7632. The Wayne-Westland Alliance for the writing. They can be mailed to Sue importance of community service are still eligible to become a mem­ the school. Price is $3 for students, Visually impaired Mentally III, a self-help and advocacy Mason at 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia and challenge themselves and devel­ ber. Visit the Web site at $5 for adults. Checks should be The Visually Impaired Persons (VIPs) group, meets at 7 p.m. the first and 48150, by fax at (734) 591-7279 or by op value systems they use the rest www.mihometown.com/oe/Plymouth made payable to Franklin PTSA and support group meets 12:30 p.m. third Thursday of the month at St. e-mail at of their lives. See what Girl Scouts CantonVVA for more information. sent to 31000 Joy, Livonia Ml 48150. every Friday at the Friendship John's Episcopal Church, 555 S. smasonHihometownlife.com. For has to offer. Call (800) 49-SCOUT Friends of library Tutorial program Center, 1119 N. Newburgh, Westland. Wayne Road, at Bayview, Westland. more information, call (734) 953-2112. (497-2688.) The Friends of the William P. Faust A tutoring program for students is Participants share information and For more information, call (734) 362- Public Library organization meets at offered at the Salvation Army meet others. Those interested in 8825. UPCOMING EVENTS HISTORIC 2 p.m. the second Tuesday of each Wayne-Westland Corps Community joining can be scheduled on a bus TOPS month at the library, 6123 Central • Center, 2300 Venoy in Westland. The route for transportation. For infor­ TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) Genealogical Society Pioneer trek City Parkway. Call (734) 326-6123. program, 3:45-5:15 p.m. Mondays and mation, call (734) 722-7632. No. 28 meets at 7 p.m. every Tuesday John Castle will focus on research­ The Nankin Township Pioneer Trek Meetings last about one hour and Tuesdays, is for students 9 and older Hearing checks at Good Shepherd Reformed Church, ing Michigan's township records has been designed to introduce trav­ are open to the public. The group , in-Wayne, Westland and Romulus. For Every third Tuesday of each month, 6500 N. Wayne Road, Westland. when the Western Wayne elers to the history of the area. also holds a book sale during regu­ information on participating or vol­ a representative from Personalized Weigh-in is 6-6:45 p.m. For more Genealogical Society meet Monday, Travelers will visit sites that affected lar library hours at the library. unteering, call Tyrone Peterson, Hearing Care of Westland will check information, call Jackie at (734)722- April 16, at the Livonia Senior Center, the development of Westland as a In Harmony (734) 722-3660. Tutors need to have and clean hearing aids free, 2-3 p.m. 7225. 15218 Farmington Road, Livonia. community. Those who complete the The Wayne Chapter of the at least a high school education. by appointment only. Call (734) 722- Menopause & More Castle will speak following the 7:30 trek will receive an embroidered Barbershop Harmony Society meets 7632 for more information. A Menopause & More support group p.m. business meeting. Sue Cromwell patch. To start the trek, first visit at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Kirk of Our BINGO Exercise for women meets 7-9 p.m. the first will speak about "Obits, Death the Westland Historical Museum and Savior Presbyterian Church, 36660 Simply Jazzercise is designed for Wednesday of the month in Records, Cemeteries, Funerai Homes pick up a packet. The museum is at Cherry Hill, west of Wayne Road, VFW Bingo exercisers older than 50. The pro­ Classroom 2 of the west addition of and Their Connections" at the 6:30 857 N. Wayne Road and is open 1-4 Westland. Gentlemen interested in Veterans of Foreign Wars 3323 gram provides a low to moderate the Marian Women Center of St. Mary p.m. session. The meetings are open p.m. Saturdays, except before a holi­ the chapter's Renaissance Chorus or Auxiliary has bingo 6:30 p.m. every workout. The exercise improves Mercy Hospital, 36475 Five Mile, to the public and guests are wel­ day. The trek is sponsored by the who enjoy quartetting can call mem­ Thursday at 1055 S. Wayne Road, strength, flexibility, balance, pos­ Livonia. No registration is necessary, come. For more information, visit Westiand Historical Commission and bership chairman Bob Wolf at (734) Westland. There is a snack bar. The ture, coordination and cardiovascu­ and the group is free of charge. For the Web site at the Friends of the Westland Museum. 421-1652, or attend a rehearsal. post has bingo at 1 p.m. every lar endurance. It incorporates simple more information, call (734) 655- www.rootsweb.com/~miwwcgs or by For information, call (734) 326-1110. Civil Air Patrol Sunday at the same place. Call (734) dance routines with walking or jog­ 1100. calling Margie at (734) 522-4050. Friends of Eloise Emergency service is just one of the 326-3323. ging patterns and resistance exer­ Support group Career Day/Youth Summit The Friends of Eloise group meets 6 congressionally mandated missions St. Mel Church cises. Wear loose-fitting clothing A support group for people with Ford Motor Company and the Detroit p.m. the third Tuesday of the month of the Civil Air Patrol, which includes Bingo begins at 6:45 p.m. Fridays in and comfortable shoes. Light chronic illness meets on Fridays Branch NAACP will host the seventh in the dining room of the Kay Beard ground and air search-and-rescue St. Me! Church activities building, on weights and an exercise mat are every other week, at the Westside annual Career Day and Youth Building, on Michigan between operations. The Civil Air Patrol, Inkster Road north of Warren. Doors suggested. Classes are 10:15 a.m. Mental Health Services, 32932 W. Summit 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Middlebelt and Merriman. All are which is the official U.S. Air Force open at 4 p.m. Food is available. Monday, 5 p.m: Wednesday, 10:15 a.m. Warren, Suite 103, Westland. The sup­ April 28, at the Cobo Conference welcome. For information, call Jo auxiliary, is made up of civilian vol­ Shamrock Bingo Friday, at $3 per person per class. port group is a service of Awareness Center in Detroit. The half-day event Johnson, (734) 522-3918. unteers. To learn more about CAP or Bingo begins at 11 a.m. Wednesdays Sign up at the front desk at the Counseling Services. There is a $10 includes interactive workshops and Friends of Museum training as an air crew or ground at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Westland Friendship Center or call for each meeting which will be facili­ a college and university career fair, Friends of the Westland Historical team member, contact the Willow 35100 Van Born, east of Wayne Road (734) 722-7632. tated by a professional. For more all designed to prepare students for . ' Museum meet at 7 p.m. the second Run Composite Squadron (MI-260). in Wayne. Doors open at 9 a.m. Food Travel Group information, call (734) 513-8295'or (313) 562-2800. their futures. Ford will also award Tuesday each month except Call Capt. Dane Hansen, deputy com­ is available. Proceeds go to charity. The Friendship Travel Group meets 1 $20,000 in scholarships to the win­ December at the Collins House, mander/recruiter, at (734) 485-3021 Call (734) 728-3020. p.m. the second Friday of each AIM ners of an essay competition. located at the museum complex, 857 or visit the Web site K of C Bingo month (unless a large event is Anxiety or panic attacks? AIM Admission is free, and pre-registra- N. Wayne Road. Call Jim Franklin at www.members.home.net/capiibera- Pope John XXiil Assembly of the scheduled) in the Westland (Agoraphobics In Motion) meets at tion is required. For more informa­ (734) 595-8119. Everyone is welcome. tors/. Knights of Columbus Council 1536 Friendship Center, 1119 N. Newburgh. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at Faith tion and to register, visit www.ford- • Habitat help hosts bingo games at 6:45 p.m. Programs include celebration of Lutheran Church, 30000 Five Mile, naacpcareerday.com online or call ORGANIZATIONS The Western Wayne affiliate of Thursdays. The games are in the birthdays, door prizes, description between Middlebelt and Merriman in (313) 203-7038. Habitat for Humanity is seeking vol­ Livonia Elks Lodge, 31117 Plymouth of new classes or programs, speak­ Livonia. AIM is a support group for C rafters wanted Toastmasters unteers to help with building homes, Road, one block east of Merriman in ers from tour companies, overview those working on recovery from anx­ Grafters and vendors are wanted for The Westland Easy Talkers office duties and fund-raising. No Livonia. Call (734) 425-2246. of day/ overnight trips and refresh­ iety disorder or phobias. Call (248) a spring craft show and Toastmasters Club can help people experience necessary. Training will ments. Call (734) 722-7632. '. 547-0400. bazaar at the Inkster Recreational overcome their fear of speaking in be provided. For information, call FOR SENIORS Dyer Center Childbirth classes Center, at 2025 Middlebelt. The show front of people by teaching public (734) 459-7744. The Wayne-Westland school district's Garden City Hospital, on Inkster wiit be 1-6 p.m. Saturday, April 28. speaking in a friendly and support­ Veteran's Haven Friendship Center Dyer Senior Adult Center offers Road at Maplewood, is sponsoring Cost is $30'per booth. Send an e- ive atmosphere. The club meets at Veteran's Haven operates a car, boat, The Senior Resources Department activities Monday-Thursday at the classes for parents of newborns, mail to [email protected] or call 6:30 p.m. Monday Cozy Corner camper and real estate-donation (Friendship Center), 1119 N. center, on Marquette between Wayne, weekend childbirth instruction, a (734) 595-1083 for an application. Family Dining, 35111W. Michigan Ave. program. Donations are tax- Newburgh, Westland, offers a variety and Newburgh roads. Mondays, • refresher childbirth education Hospice care help sought at Wayne Road, Wayne. For more deductible. For information, call of programs for older adults. The Senior Chorus at 1:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, course and a new support group for Visiting Nurse Association of information, call Vicki Brannon at (734) 728-0527. Food is distributed to Web site www.ci.westland.mi.us arts, crafts and needlework at 9:30 expectant teens. For information on Southeast Michigan's (VNA) hospice (734) 467-7224 or Gurt Gottlieb at veterans once a month throughout offers more information. Call (734) a.m.; Wednesdays, kitchen band, 10 programs, call (734).458-4330. (734) 525-8445. program needs volunteers to com­ the month and there is a supplemen­ 722-7632. a.m., bingo at 1 p.m.; Thursdays, Childbirth Association fort and support patients at the end Suburban GOP Women's Club tal food program 9 a.m. to noon Senior dinners , ceramics, arts, crafts at 9:30 a.m. Classes for childbirth preparation of life. Volunteers can provide com­ The Suburban Republican Women's Wednesdays. The Veteran Haven's The Wayne Ford Civic League hosts are offered at several Wayne County panionship, write a memoir, provide Club will host immigration attorney Outreach Center 4924 S. Wayne Road Senior Dinner Dances with live FOR YOUR HEALTH locations. Morning and evening respite for family or work as office Kathleen Poppenger answering two blocks south of Annapolis in entertainment several times each classes are available. Registering support. questions on America's problems Wayne. Any honorably discharged month for couples and singles 50 Eating Disorders new classes every month. Newborn A free 18-hour training program is with illegal immigration at a dinner Veteran that is in need or homeless years and older. The cost is $8 dona­ Get help, get real information and , care classes and Cesarean birth provided; the next training session at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, at the and wants a better quality of life can tion for members of the league and real expectations, at an eating disor­ preparation are also offered. Call is April 14,21 and 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 Pick-A-Bone Restaurant, 30325 Six call (734) 728-0527. $10- der support group which meets 7- (734) 459-7477. p.(h. at the VNA headquarters, 25900 Mile Road in Livonia. Cost is $18. For Zonta Club donation for non-members, All 8:30 p.m. Wednesday in the auditori­ Fibromyalgia Greenfield Road, Suite 600. reservations and menu choice, call The Zonta Club of Northwest Wayne dances start at noon and run until 3- um of Garden City Hospital, 6245 The Great Lakes Fibromyalgia and Registration is required. (248) 967- (248) 320-5473. Visitors and guests County, a service club to advance 3:30 p.m. Meals include beer, wine, Inkster Road, Garden City. All meet­ CFS Association Support Group welcome. 8&1 or visit www.vna.org. the status of women, meets every and fountain pop. For information ings are closed - for people of all meets 1-3 p.m. the first Thursday of Explore Girl Scouting Vietnam Vets month on the fourth Monday at the and schedules, call (734) 728-5010 ages with eating disorders and are each month at Merriman Road Girls .ages 5-17 can discover how The Plymouth-Canton Vietnam • Holiday Inn, Livonia. For more infor­ Crochet & Knit free of charge. Baptist Church on Merriman south of much Girl Scouts has to. offer all. Veterans of America, Chapter 528, mation, call Pat Harris at (734) 420- A crochet and knit group meets 9:30 Family and friends support is on the Ford. There are guest speakers and Scouting isn't just about camping meet at 7:30 p.m. the second 2920 a.m. every Friday at the Friendship second Wednesday of the month discussion on a variety of topics. and cookies anymore. Girls learn a Monday of every month at the Franklin PTSA Center on Newburgh near Marquette. while parents support is on the There is no membership fee, howev­ lot about themselves and the world Plymouth VFW Post 6695, on S. Mill The Franklin High School PTSA is Beverly Kaminski is the instructor. fourth Wednesday of the month. For er a small donation is greatly appre­ around them, form lasting friend­ Street, just north of Ann Arbor Road. seeking members. Membership is Participants should bring a type "G" more information, call Darlene at ciated. 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CITY OF WESTLAND CITY OF WESTLAND Notice of Public Sale of Personal Property. Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 4 of the Self Service NOTICE OF MEETING Storage Facility Act, State of Michigan, PS Orangeco, Inc. and/or NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Shurgard TRS, Inc. will conduct sale(s) at Public Storage Case #121 ID - Site Plan Approval for Proposed Retail Center, (formerly Shurgard) located at 36001 Warren Rd Westland, MI Parcels #034-01-0016-000, -0017-000, -0018-000, -0025-000, -0026- ON 2007-2008 PROPOSED BUDGET 48185-6591 (734)729-7095 on 4/30/07 at 10:30 am. Sales are for 000, and -0027-000, South Side of Warren, East of Yale, Casey Ajkar cash only. Removal within 24 hours. For sale and storage units in which rent and fees are past due. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public meeting of the City of NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the public hearing on the Personal property described below in the matter of: Westland Planning Commission will be held in the City Hall, 36601 proposed budget for the City of Westland for the fiscal year 3122 - Mike Matthews - 3 Boxes, 2 Bikes, Misc Items Ford Road, Westland, Michigan at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday May 1, 2007. commencing July 1, 2007 and ending June 30, 2008 will be held on 4014 - Jessica Burton - Loveseat, Dresser, 5 Totes Monday, May 7, 2006, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of 5006 - Ricky Kraus - Stereo, 5 Boxes, Misc Items Written comments must be submitted to the Planning Commission Westland City Hall; 36601 Ford Road; Westland, MI 48185. The 5022 - Wanda Johnson - 5 Bags, 5 Boxes, Misc Items before 5:00 p.m. one (1) day prior to the scheduled meeting. property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support 5042 - Timothy Lockhart - Mirror, DVD Player, Misc Items the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. Publish: April 12 & 19,2007 OEoastsi49 Kenneth B. Sharp, Chairman WESTLAND PLANNING COMMISSION Eileen DeHart City Clerk Publish: April 12,2007 OEOSSITSW Publish: April 8 & 12,2007 CITY OF WESTLAND SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES MTG. 7-4/2/07 CITY OF WESTLAND CITY OF WESTLAND NOTICE OF MEETING Presiding: Council-President Pickering : NOTICE OF MEETING Present: Godbout, Graundstadt, Johnson, Kehrer, Reeves, Stottlemyer A petition has been presented to the Planning Commission of the A petition has been presented to the Planning Commission of the City of Westland, Wayne County, Michigan: 110-Approved minutes of regular mtg. held 3/19//07. City of Westland, Wayne County, Michigan: -Approved request from Wayne Memorial Instrumental Music Case #1453F - Public Hearing for Special Land Use Boosters to hold annual flower fundraiser from 4/6/-4/8/07 & 5/12-5/ Case #1403A - Public Hearing for Special Land Use 13/07 @ Wayne Lawn & Garden Center's empty lot, Wayne Rd. s. of Approval for Proposed Clothing Store, Wayne Road Plaza, Approval for Proposed Pet Resort and Day Spa, 300 S. Venoy, Cherry Hill Venoy Shopping Center, Parcel #066-01- Palmer Rd. Parcel #057-03-0271-002, West Side of Wayne, North of -Approved request from Westland Shopping Center Leasing Ofc. to Avondale, Gary Hall 0S43-301, West Side of Venoy Road, South Side of Cherry hill, Kimberly A. Good (Harry Attisha) hold small Boat Show in parking lot from 4/20-4/30/07. CnsnyHW -Approved agreement between City of Westland & Wayne County to allow City of Westland to construct, operate or use rights of way area on roads that are under the county's jurisdiction. Ill-Granted req. to go into Closed Study Session, re: AT & T Cable Franchise Agrmt. 112-Granted req. to go into Closed Study Session, re: Bertl vs. City 113-Denied req. from D.Knoester to sell flowers/veg. plants in pkg lot of Westland Bowl from 5/1/ to 7/1/07. 114-Confirmed re-appoint, of D. Begarowicz to Brownfield Redevelop. Corp., term to expire 2/18/2010. 115-Confirmed appoint, of J. Bloom to Westland Library Board, — term to expire 7/2/2011. 116-Confirmed re-appoint, of M. Bianconi to Econ. Develop. Corp., EC:::::::: term to expire 3//19/2013. 117-Confirmed re-appoint, of T. Hollis to Econ. Develop. Corp., term /- to expire 3/19/2013. 118-Approved Checklist Activity: $1,160,919.75 & Prepaid: TM I i I I I | i | | ( | |'| | V $3,988,608.66 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing of the City of Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Minutes available at the Clerk's office. Westland Planning Commission will be held at City Hall, 36601 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing of the City of Ford Road, Westland, Michigan at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 1,2007. Westland Planning Commission will be held at City Hall, 36601 Ford Road, Westland, Michigan at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 1,2007. Written comments must be submitted to the Planning Commission Charles W Pickering Eileen DeHart before 5:00 p.m. one (1) day prior to the scheduled meeting. Written comments must be submitted to the Planning Commission Council President City Clerk before 5:00 p.m. one {1) day prior to the scheduled meeting. Kenneth B. Sharp, Chairman WESTLAND PLANNING COMMISSION Kenneth B. Sharp, Chairman WESTLAND PLANNING COMMISSION Publish: April 12,2007

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Editor's note: Five candidates are competing for three six-year terms on the Schoolcraft College Board of Trustees in the Tuesday, May 8, school election. Incumbents Mary Breen, Brian Broderick and recent appointee Joan Gebhardt face challengers Jim Fausone and Ron Randall. Trustees receive no compensation for their service. The district includes the Clarenceviile, Garden City, Livonia, Northville, Plymouth-Canton school districts and part of the Novi school district.

BY HUGH GALLAGHER or '87- Land STAFF WRITER lease on that is BY HUGH GALLAGHER trustee. BY HUGH GALLAGHER great deal of ,_ $230,000 a ' STAFF WRITER "Over the last • STAFF WRITER sense to do two. Mary Breen was first elected year. We have 12 years, I've years here and to the Schoolcraft College put up At $68 a credit hour, really devel­ Jim Fausone believes that then transfer to. Board of Trustees in 1983 and McDowell Schoolcraft College is still a oped a great Schoolcraft- College is doing a college of r the longtime educator believes Center, good bargain for students. But ; attachment to great things but isn't doing a your choice." , she still has something to offer. VisTaTech, as the state struggles economi­ i the school and good job in getting the word Fausone, 43,; The current chair of the Breen remodeled cally, Schoolcraft Trustee Brian | become a pas­ out. is running for • board, Breen is proud of her Waterman and Broderick is concerned about sionate advo­ "One thing I think Fausone the Schoolcraft > leadership in bringing com­ the library. I am so pleased." shifting too much cost to stu­ cate for com­ Schoolcraft is not doing is mar­ College Board . mercial development to college Breen of Plymouth, a gradu­ dents. munity colleges, of Schoolcraft keting itself well, on its achieve­ of Trustees after applying property south of the campus. ate of Henry Ford Community "It's a bargain for consumers and its place in the community, ments outside of the culinary unsuccessfully twice to fill "When I became board presi­ College and Wayne State when you compare what you in terms of what it can provide arts program," he said. "We all board openings, most recently ? dent, I announced that we University, had a long career as would pay at, four-year colleges for students, for adult learners love the culinary arts program, in December to replace Kevin ought to do something with the a teacher and school adminis­ and universities around here," and for all the things it brings but they're not doing the mar­ McNamara. He serves on the .,• 45 acres to the south of us. It's trator at Wayne-Westland and he said. "Still it's a lot of money to the community," he said. keting that needs to be done in Schoolcraft College Foundation been an absolute windfall," she Livonia public schools. After and could be a burden. My No. An attorney with the the science, technology, engi­ Board. said. "We get $800,000 a year taking an early retirement 1 concern is how to alleviate Economic Alliance For neering, math areas, STEM. The Canton lawyer is a part- • from Livonia schools, Breen just from land lease; not even some of that burden." Michigan, Broderick is a grad­ They're talking about the gov­ ner in the Northville firm of - counting the money from decided to return as a substi- Broderick, 40, of Plymouth uate of Catholic Central High ernor's education initiative, but Fausone Bohn. He attended rental of the buildings. The Township is running for a third I don't see them getting out north side, we did that in 1986 PLEASE SEE term as a Schoolcraft College PLEASE SEE front to kids that it makes a PLEASE SEE FAUSONE, A14

BY HUGH GALLAGHER Michigan. STAFF WRITER Many of the courses and the With two children in vision of the Schoolcraft College, Joan president and . Gebhardt appreciates the trustees of opportunities the college offers. Schoolcraft Gebhardt was appointed by _i&_ < College are the board of trustees in Gebhardt right on the December to complete the money and I term of Kevin McNamara, who want to be part of it." had been elected to the Wayne Gebhardt said it was impor­ County Commission. Now she tant that Schoolcraft keep its is seeking a full sis-year term. vision practical. "Everyone has a responsibili­ "You have to have a vision of ty to give back to the commu­ what jobs are out there and nity. I've been in education and what avenue we should take," I'm good at it. In addition both she said. "What courses we Try Verizon Wireless for 30 days. If we're not the best, most reliable network you've of my grown children attend should offer. Is it something Schoolcraft College," she said. the public will want and stu­ ever had, take your number to the other guys and the calls you've made are on us.

Gebhardt, a resident of dents will sign up for. Can we Credit/refund for activation, voice access & voice overage charges* Livonia for 28 years, was a keep our prices down so that public school teacher and it's affordable. We have to have administrator for 31 years. She courses that are needed. We is now an adjunct professor at have to have tuition that is Madonna University and a full- practical and we have to have time aide to House Speaker the vision of what's going to Andy Dillon, D-Redford. happen on the horizon." Gebhardt said her son origi­ Gebhardt gives good marks nally was pursuing an engi­ to Schoolcraft President •*» neering degree at Kettering Conway Jeffress. f when he decided to enroll in "We just completed his eval­ Schoolcraft's culinary arts pro­ uation and he received out­ -;> gram. He is now a chef at standing marks. I had to rely. Tribute. Her daughter is pursu­ • on my fellow trustees " she said. ing a nursing degree. "I told Dr. Jeffress, when I am "Working at Madonna, we evaluating I look at two things, get many students from caring and credibility, and the Schoolcraft," she said. "Two- caring part is true and I can year colleges will help us get w out of the slump here in PLEASE SEE „J

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If you want to submit an item for the Northviile. Presented by Single Point exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Monthly meeting Tuesday, March 20, at Cherry Hill Sunday service - - religion calendar, fax it to (734) 591- Ministries for ages 40 and older. Call the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, and For Bethany Suburban West Saturday, Church, 33144 Cherry Hill Road, All are welcome to attend worship serv­ 7279 or write: Religion Calendar, (248) 374-5920. No charge. Free child- Benediction. April 21, at Leon's Family Dining, 30149 Garden City. You can be happy again! ice at 10 a.m. Sunday in the sanctuary-sit Observer Newspapers, 36251 care. All area Catholics are welcome to par­ Ford Road on the north side of the Call (734) 673-5917 for more informa­ St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, 27475'*'" Schoolcraft Livonia, Ml 48150. The Chill cook off ticipate. For more information, call street, Garden City, All separated, tion. Five Mile, one block west of Inkster,"'.', •* deadline for an announcement to 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 13, at St. (734) 261-1455. divorce and singles welcomes. For Sunday services Livonia. For more information, call (734) appear in the Thursday edition is noon Patrick's Parish, 140 Superior, between Blood drive details, call (734) 513-9479. Bethany is Dan Strength, who was installed March 422-1470. Monday. 1st and 2nd, Wyandotte. Presented by 8:30 am to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 15, at a Catholic organization under the aus­ 4 as church pastor, is leading services Bible'study series Bethany Suburban West, a Catholic Nardin Park United Methodist Church, pices of the Archdiocese of Detroit at Living Water Church (Pentecostal St. Theodore Catholic Church presents. organization under the auspices of the 29887 W. 11 Mile, Farmington Hills. Call office of youth and family, and pro­ Church of God), 11663 Areola, one block the Catholic Interpretation of the Book;, Archdiocese of Detroit office of youth (248) 476-8860. No appointment neces­ vides peer support to the divorced west of Inkster road on Plymouth of Revelation beginning 7-9 p.m. . ••., > Worship services and family, and provides peer support sary. and separated of all Christian faiths. road. Sunday School is at 10 a.m. fol­ Thursday, Jan. 11, and continuing for- ;> Regular church services 9:30 a.m. and to the divorced and separated of all Garage sale Gospel concert lowed by worship at 11 a.m. Bible study eight weeks, at the church, 8200 N..,. •, 11 a.m. Sundays with Nursery, Sunday Christian faiths. Bring your spoon and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 19; 9 St. John Lutheran Church in takes place 7 p.m. Wednesdays, For Wayne Road, Westland. For more infor­ School during 9:30 a.m. service, at $5 and eat all the chili you want. Be a a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, April 20, and 9 Farmington Hills hosts a free gospel more information, call (734) 425-6360. mation, call (734)425-7310. Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran chef and possibly win $100 if your chili a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 21, in the concert by the International Gospel Alpha sessions Scripture study Church (ELCA), 30650 Six Mile, Livonia. is chosen the best, if interesting in Archbishop Brunett Activity Center at Center's Alpha is an opportunity for anyone to Board the Starship Evangelize, seek out, Call (734) 427-1414. Adult Bible Study competing with your recipe, call (734) St Aidan Catholic Church, 17500 Voices of Deliverance 6 p.m. Sunday, explore the-Christian faith in a relaxed, and explore new worlds of scripture. -, weekly on Tuesday and Sunday at 11 324-8983. Farmington Road, between Six Mile April 22, at 23225 Gill Road, between non-threatening setting over 10 study -The Book of Numbers-10 a.m, ; a.m. Visitors welcome. Visit www.holy- Wine tasting and Seven Mile, Livonia. Admission: Si. Grand River and Freedom Road. Call thought-provoking weekly sessions Tuesdays through May at St. Priscilla-. >- crosslivonia.org. Friday, April 13, at the St. Linus Activity $10 grab bag on Saturday from noon {248) 474-0584 for details. which began 6-9 p.m. Thursday, March Church, 19120 Purlingbrook, Livonia. For- Bible study Center, 6466 Evangeline, Dearborn to 2 p.m. Most items: free will offering, Herbs of the Bible 29, at Ward Evangelical Presbyterian information, call Mary Rice at (734} 522-, 7 p.m. on the first and third Thursday Heights. Admission is a dish of food to also "Special Treasures" Priced Items. Presented by Jane Riddle, Lodi Farms Church, 40000 Six Mile, Northviile. 1095. of each month in the rectory at St. pass and $5 at the door. For details, Includes household items, tools, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, at Faith includes a free dinner each week. Worship service „-: Michael the Archangel Parish, 11441 call (313) 996-8644. books, games, toys, electronic Lutheran Church, 30000 Five Mile, Alpha is a low-key, friendly, fun and All are welcome to attend 11 am wor-,, - Hubbard, south of Plymouth Road, Benefit auction toys/games/equipment, and clean, Livonia. No charge, but call for reser­ pressure free class. Free child care ship service Sundays, at Good Shepherd Livonia. The current study is the Silent auction to benefit Crossroads gently used children's clothing and vations (734) 421-7259. available during class. To register, call Reformed Church, 6500 N. Wayne at,,'-, Gospel of St. John. For more informa­ Soup Kitchen will be held 4-6 p.m. baby items. Please note, no strollers Religious leaders breakfast (248) 374-5932 or send e-mail to Hunter, Westland. Join us at 7 p.m. ;..,„ tion, call (734)261-1455. Saturday, April 14, at The Episcopal allowed. For more information, call The Freedom Institute for Economics, [email protected]. Tuesdays in November and December * Farmington Women Aglow Church of the Holy Spirit, 9083 (734)464-5973. Social Justice and Political as Pastor Louise Monacelli introduces Meets from 7-9:30 p.m. (doors open at Newburgh, north of Joy road, Livonia. J.O.Y. meeting Empowerment is pleased to announce UPCOMING The Jesus Experience, a series of videos 6:30 p.m.) on the second Monday of the Crossroads Soup Kitchen is located in The J.O.Y. Builders (Just Older Youth, Dr. Martin Luther King's Executive * offering insight into the people and sit­ month in the Visitors Center (old Spicer Detroit and ages 50 plus) meet 11:30 a.m. Friday, Staffer and civil rights activist, Rev. Rummage sale uations God used to expand the church House) at Heritage Park on Farmington every week feeds hundreds of needy April 20, and every third Friday of the CI Vivian as keynote speaker for 2007 Newburg United Methodist Church aroundlhe world. For more information, Road, between 10 Mile and 11 Mile roads. people. The auction features more month for lunch, fellowship and fun, at Religious Leaders Breakfast 8:15 a.m. 36500 Ann Arbor Trail, between Wayne call (734) 721-0800. For more information, call Linda Boone than $1,000 in great products and Riverside Park Church of God, 11771 Thursday, April 26, at Cobo Center dur­ and Newburg roads, Livonia will be Worship services at (248) 476-1053. services from local businesses. For Newburgh at Plymouth roads, Livonia. ing Freedom Weekend VI. Vivian, along holding a Rummage Sale fund raiser. Sunday Worship services are 8 a.m. (tra­ Worship services more information, call (734) 591-0734. Call (734) 464-0990. All are welcome with local panelists, discuss The Pre-sale is 5-8 p.m., Thursday, May 3 ditional) and 10:30 a.m. (contemporary); Praise and worship 10 a.m. Sunday, at Divine Mercy Sunday to join us.There is no charge, Political influence of the Church. (admission $2 per adult). Big Sale is 9 Sunday Schoo! & Adult Bible Study at Westwood Community Church, 6500 St. Michael Catholic Church of Livonia aithough we ask that you bring a Tickets available online at www.free- a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, May 4, and 9 a.m. 9:15 a.m. Sunday. Grace Lutheran Wayne Road and Hunter, Westland. host its second formal celebration of luncheon dish to share. domweekend.info, at the registration to noon Saturday, M'ay 5 (admission Church, 46001 Warren, between Canton Contemporary music and casual dress. Divine Mercy Sunday on April 15, with Retreat for widowed desk at Cobo Center, or at the free). Saturday everything is half Center and Beck, Canton. For informa­ Children church and nursery. Call (734) special devotions and a luncheon to Deadline is April 20 for Opening New Freedom institute office by calling price. For details, call (734) 422-0149. tion, call (734) 637-8160. 254-0093. Donuts and coffee served. which ail area Catholics are cordially Doors, a retreat for widowed only (313) 533-3035. Concert Worship service Kids night invited, at the church, 11441 Hubbard; which takes place April 27-29, at St. Rummage sate Fort Street Chorale & Chamber At 10:30 a.m. Sundays at New Activities include games, crafts, mis­ south of Plymouth road, Livonia. John's Retreat Center, Plymouth. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, April 27, and Orchestra perform Bach's B minor Beginnings United Methodist Church, sion projects, and seasonal events Mercy Sunday was formally instituted Speakers and group discussions. Fee is 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 28, Mass 3 p.m. Sunday, May 6, at historic 16175 Delaware at Puritan, Redford. 5:30-7 p.m. the second and fourth as an annual day of prayer by Pope $140 per person for double, $160 for in the fellowship hail at Holy Trinity Fort Street Presbyterian Church, 631W. Congregation is hearing lessons from I Wednesday of each month, at Garden John Paul II in 2001 and is based on single. Call (586) 939-5219, (248) 478- Lutheran Church, 39020 Five Mile, Fort at Third, Detroit. Tickets $15. Peter. For more information, call (313) City Presbyterian Church on Christ's revelations to St. Faustina 1084, or (586) 566-2557 to register. between Newburgh and Haggerty, Group rates and patron seating avail­ 255-6330. Middlebelt, one block south of Ford Kowalska about humanity's need for Concert Livonia. There will be a $2 bag sale on able. Free, secure parking. Call (313) Adult literacy classes Road. The program is free and open to His Divine Mercy in our troubled world. Proud 2B American Tour 7 p.m. Saturday. Call (734) 464-0211. 961-4533 or visit www.fortstreet.org. Available for those wishing to improve all children kindergarten through sixth The day begins with the Holy Mass at Saturday, April 21, doors open at 6 Benefit concert Prayer breakfast their reading and writing skills. Open to grade. Light supper inciuded. Call noon. At 2 p.m. there will be opportu­ p.m., at Ward Presbyterian Church, Vocalist Mark Tisdel and pianist Phyiis Livonia Community Prayer Breakfast adults age 18 and over. Trained tutors ¢734) 421-7620. nity for confessions followed by 40000 Six Mile, Northviile. The con­ Bengary perform 8 p.m. Friday, April 7:15-9 a.m. Thursday, May 10, at St. available for day and evening hours. Call Crosstalk recitation of the rosary at 2:30 p.m. cert includes comedian, Nazareth; illu­ 27, at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 1400 Mary's Cultural Center, 18100 (734) 421-0472. Leave your name and 7 p.m. Friday, April 13, lively discourse The Divine Mercy Devotion begins at 3 sionist, Jarrod Mac, and recording Ingjewood, Rochester. The cost is a Merriman, between Six Mile and Seven phone number and someone will be in on topic of current interest with Rev. p.m., traditionally the hour of "great­ artist, Ashley Reynolds. Tickets $5, free will donation. The annual benefit Mile, Livonia. Guest speaker is Paul contact with you. Paul Clough in Room C309 at Ward est mercy" commemorating the hour family of three or more $15, and avail­ concert raises funds for Angels' Place, Maier, professor of ancient history at Personal ministry Presbyterian Church, 40000 Six Mile, of Christ's death and will include the able by calling (248) 374-7400. a nonprofit providing residential and Western Michigan University. Tickets Due Season Christian Church is a non- community-based services for adults $15, $10 students, and available by call­ denominational, multicultural, full and children with developmental dis­ ing Sally Butler at (248) 476-9427 or gospel church that offers Sunday wor­ abilities in Wayne, Oakland and visitwww.livoniaprayerbreakfast.org ship services at 10 a.m. and Tuesday by Friday, April 27. Tables of 10 avail­ •?F Macomb counties. Special guest is night Bible study at 7:15 p.m. Services able. - * Barbara Oga, a flutist and instructor at are currently held at Stevenson High .Oakland University. For more informa­ Real estate seminar School on Six Mile, west of Farmington tion, cali Barbara Urbiel at (248) 350- 1-4 p.m. Saturday May 12, at Newburg Road, Livonia. All are welcome. For infor­ 2203 or send e-mail to burbiel@angel- United Methodist Church, 36500 Ann mation, call (248) 960-8063 or visit'; splace.com. Arbor Trail, Livonia. No charge. This www.DueSeason.org. '";; seminar covers buying and selling a *(•. Mom to mom sale Farmington Women Aglow 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at home, attaining a residential mort- Meets from 7-9:30 p.m. (doors open at Newburg United Methodist Church, . gage and refinancing, appraisals, 6:30 p.m.) on the second Monday of trie 36500 Ann Arbor Trail, between Wayne homeowners insurance for primary month in the Visitors Center (old Spicer e-ir ^ [email protected] and Newburgh roads, Livonia. residence, investment, vacation and House) at Heritage Park on Farmington Rummage Sale vacant homes, remodeling, new con­ Road, between 10 Mile and 11 Mile roads. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at struction and home inspections. All For more information, call Linda Boone Bedford Aldersgate Church, 10000 presenters are members of Newburg at (248) 476-1053. : ARTHUR B. C M HOI \ Beech Daly Road, Redford (between United Methodist Church or friends of Scripture studies Age 89 of Milford, and a former long­ Plymouth and West Chicago). the church. For more information, cail From 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays in the lower time resident of Plymouth, died on Biood drive (734) 422-0149 or send e-mail to rod- level of Our Lady of Loretto Church, Six April 6, 2007. He. is survived by [email protected]. Muriel, his beloved wife of over forty- The Red Cross will hold a biood drive Mile and Beech Daiy, Redford, Call (3¾) foUr years, his sister, Glema 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 29, 534-9000. ; Brandemihi of Flat Rock, and his in the Parish Hall at St. Edith Catholic TOPS ; large family of children, grandchil­ ONGOING dren, great- grandchildren, nieces, Church, 15089 Newburgh, Livonia. Stands for Take Off Pounds Sensibly, the nephews, cousins and dear friends. Walk-ins welcome. For information, call Classes group meets at 7 p.m, every Thursday) Mr. Calhoun was a lifetime member of (734) 464-1222, ext. 309. NorthRidge Church Women's Ministry evening at St. Thomas a' Secket Churdh, the Plymouth Rock Masonic Lodge, a Livonia youth choir concert invites you to participate in a variety of 555 S. Lilley, Canton. Weigh-in is from; retiree of the G.M. Willow Run Plant t 3 p.m. Sunday, April 29, at Christ Our exciting groups and classes that began 6:15-6:55 p.m. It is a weight support-, •• in Ypsilanti, and well known in JEFFREY NORMAN HALE METTE MARIE DILLER Plymouth where he and his wife oper­ Savior Lutheran Church, 14175 Thursday, March 8, at the church, 49555 group that encourages members tojose ated Muriel's Doll House for over passed away in his home in April 7, 2007 Age 77. Beloved wife Sacramento, California after a long of John Cabot Diller, Jr., Dear mother Farmington, north of 1-96, Livonia. No North Territorial, Plymouth. Choose weight sensibly and keep it off. For * I • fourteen years. A funeral service will charge but a freewill offering will be from a self defense class, Scrap-book­ more information, call Margaret at (73)4) be held at Lynch & Sons Funeral battle with Colon Cancer. Born and of Christine, Marianne, Thomas, Home, 404 E. Liberty, Milford, on raised in Pinckney, Michigan, Jeff Elizabeth, Charlotte and the late John taken. Cail (734) 522-6830. ing, Mops, Bible studies, cooking and 838-0322. I; Monday, April 16th, at 1p.m., with the. was involved in sports throughout the III. Proud Grandmother of Heather, Mercyaires concert nutrition, quilting, book club, and much Learner's Bible study Rev. James Calhoun officiating. Burial area. Having played football for the Jason, Lindsey, Melissa, Alexis and Pinckney High Pirates and Ferris Jessica. Also remembered by relatives Mercyaires, a Mercy High Schoo! stu­ more. Register on line at At 7 p.m. Mondays, in Room A101, at* '- will follow in Milford Memorial dent choir, gives a concert 3 p.m. http://www.northridgechurch.com/Wom Ward Presbyterian Church, 40000 W. Six Cemetery. Friends may visit Sunday State College, he then went on to play and friends in Denmark. Visitation 2-9 p.m.. For further information volleyball. Jeff also coached volley­ Thursday 9:30am until the time of the Sunday April 29, at Mt. Hope en/. Mile, Northviile. Call (248) 374-5920. -, ball spending 12 years with the ele­ Memorial Service at 11:30am at the please phone 248-684-6645 or visit: 1 Congregational Church, 30330 , Tiny Tots Preschool Church service ; www.LynchFuneralDirectors.com mentary girls volleyball team at St. Birmingham Congregational Church, Paul's Lutheran School in Livonia, 1000 Cranbrook at Woodward. Schoolcraft, Livonia. Songs are Open registration began March 14, at Loving God by loving people, meets Jt MI, four years with Huron Valley Tributes to the Airedale Terrier designed to entertain people of all Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 39020 10 a.m. Sunday at Westwood Community High School and four years at Canton Rescue (A.T.R.A.) are welcome. ages. Tickets $7 adults, $5 youth/stu- Five Mile, Livonia. Cail (734) 464-0211. Church, 6500 N. Wayne Road at Hunter, Share memories with the family at High School. He also played men's • dents. Recovery program Westland. Doughnuts and coffee served softball with the Livonia Recreation their "On-Line Guest Book" at Department for over 20 years. Jeff Wuj ekCalcaterra.com Hidden Secrets film Ward Evangelical Presbyterian Church Call (734) 254-0093. ; was survived by his wife, Jeanette; Debuts 7 p.m. Monday, April 30, a new in Northviile launches Celebrate Senior activities children Michelle Capriola, Laura feature-length movie that explores Recovery, a Christ-centered recovery Gathering for seniors 50 years and ! Stark, Jennifer Laframboise, just how explosive it can be when your program helping men and women find older at 11:30 a.m. on the third Friday Of Benjamin Clifford and Kelly Clifford; also his two grandsons Nicholas Hale past becomes your present, Livonia freedom from their hurts, habits and every month at Riverside Park Church; and Anthony Lafram-boise; along 20,19500 Haggerty, Livonia, and hang-ups (addictive and compulsive of God, 11771 Newburgh at Plymouth, • with his mother, father, four brothers Commerce Township Stadium 14,3033 behaviors), meets every Friday Livonia. For more information, call (734) and one sister. A memorial service Springvale Drive, Walled Lake. Tickets evening for 6 p.m. dinner (optional), 7 464-0990. Put together a salad dish aftd will be held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church jn Livonia, MI at 1:00pm on now available at p.m. praise and worship, 8 p.m. small come out and meet other seniors. ; the 21st with an open house to follow OBITUARY www.FathomEvents.com or at present­ group discussion, 9 p.m. Solid Rock Lunch is served followed by fellowship DENISE O'NEILL at the Capriola home in New Hudson, POLICY ing theater box offices for $9. For a Cafe" (optional coffee and desserts). with some games and stories. MI. In lieu of flowers, the family is complete list of theaters, visit the Web Childcare during Celebrate Recovery is Church activities JOHNSON RADTKE asking that donations be made to the The first five "billed" lines of Age 72, April 8, 2007, died suddenly at American Cancer Society for colon an obituary are published at site. free and available by calling (248) 374- St. James Presbyterian Church offers 5 home. Loving mother of Lynn Radtke cancer research or your own favorite no cost. All additional lines Preschool registration 7400. For information, visit www.cele- Thursday dinner at 6 p.m. for $5 pre-; -. charity in memory of Jeff, (Rick Talbot) of Plymouth, Kim Sweet will be charged at $4 per line. Ward Preschool now enrolling children bratcrecovery.com and www.ward- pared by Susan Navarro, The Cookie ; . (Tim Sweet) of Raleigh, North You may place a picture of for the 2007-2008 school year. , church.org/celebrate. Lady, followed by Bible study at 7 p.m.". Carolina, daughter-in-law Barb LEE TRICKEY Radtke, Holland, Ml and the late Jeff your loved one for an Morning and afternoon sessions avail­ Bible study and Chancel Choir rehearsal at 8 p.nu ;. Radtke. Denny is also survived by six Age 87, passed away April 8, 2007. additional cost of only $6. able for ages 3,4 and 5 by Dec. 1. The Gospels and You Bible Study began Thrift store is open from 10 a.m. to 2 ;. Wife of the late Mynor. Dear mother grandchildren: Samantha, Amber, Symbolic emblems may be Preschool is at 40000 Six Mile, west of 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5,3t The Basilica of p.m. every Saturday; 10 a.m. women's of Bonnie (Jim) Carr, Judy (Duncan) a Matthew, Summer,-Marshall and Cal­ included at no cost (example: Haggerty, Northviile. Schedule and St. Mary Orthodox Church activity cen­ study group second Saturday of the, -.. vin. Sisters Pat Henke (Fritz) and Miki Lewis, Robert (Kathy), Sandy (James) American Rags, religious Mulvey and .Georgia (Craig) Note- tuition information can be viewed at - ter on the lower level, 18100 Merriman, month, and Sunday worship at 10 a.m." ; Wolff (Craig). Many loving nieces, symbols, etc.) nephews, cousins and friends includ­ baert. Also survived by 11 grandchil­ www.wardchurch.org. For information, Livonia. No charge. The study focuses (nursery available) and children's clas^ - ing Ken Radtke. Denny graduated dren and 14 great-grandchildren. Sister-in-law of Edna Gilroy, Ella Deadlines: call (248) 374-5911 or send e-mail to on applying the Gospel of St. Luke to at 10:15 a.m. at 25350 W. Six Mile, from the University of Michigan in [email protected]. daily life. Sessions will be led by Rev. Redford. Call (313) 534-7730. v.. 1974 with a BA in Political Science Mulder and George Trickey. Memorial Friday 4:30 PM for Sunday with honors. Denny worked in politics service was Tuesday, April 10th, 12:30 Wednesday Noon for Thursday Church members wanted George Shalhoub and Jim King, the Eucharistic adoration •: her entire career and was devoted to p.m. (gathering at 11 a.m.) at Dearborn Obituaries received after these (leadlines The solid Reformed Protestant doc-, church's director of youth and outreach The monthly program of Parish Prayed - Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral her job and volunteer service. She was will be placed in the next available issue. trine and the Authorized (King James) ministry. For information and to regis­ and Eucharistic Adoration continues the instrumental in developing the Home, 22546 Michigan Avenue. Version of the Bibie may finally come ter, call (734) 422-0010. third Wednesday of each month at St.;; * Schoolcraft College Women's resource Memorial visitation was Monday 7-9 e-mail your obit to p.m.. In Heu of flowers, memorials together in a new church in your area. Grief workshop Michael's Church of Livonia, corner of-;; center. Denny was a congressional aide [email protected] for Carl PurceH and Joe Knollenberg. suggested to Silent Hands 425 Huron, If you're interested in this type of From Grief to New Hope began 7-8:45 Plymouth and Hubbard roads. The I * Suite 100, Milford, MI 48381. or fax to: After retirement, Denny was appointed preaching and teaching, write to p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, and continues for church will be open for worship from B>- to the Michigan Women's Commission Attn: Qbits c/o Charolette Wilson by the Governor, and worked for the 734-953-2232 Reformation Revival, P.O. Box 6156, eight weeks to March 26,3t Ward a.m. until the 7 p.m. Benediction service US Census Bureau in 2000. Visitation For more information call: Plymouth, Ml 48170-0156 or send e- Presbyterian Church 4000 Six Mile, west For information, call (734) 261-5331. I < wili be at Harry J. Will Funeral Home, Charolette Wilson mailto of Haggerty, Northviile. For those griev­ Worship services 37000 Six Mile, Livonia on 734-953-2070 [email protected] for ing the loss of a loved one, it is normal All are welcome to attend worship serv­ Wednesday from 2-9, funeral servic­ es on Thursday at 11:00. In lieu of or Liz Keiser more information. to feel overwhelmed, angry and alone. ice at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church flowers, please make donations to the 734-953-2067 Depression recovery Advance registration appreciated. For Five Mile and Inkster roads, Livonia Schoolcraft College Women's Re­ or toll.free Trapped by depression? Depression more information, call Carol Jacoby at source Center. Please share a memory 866-818-7653 Recovery Program began 7 p.m. (248)374-5966. PLEASE SEE CALENDAR, NEXT PAGE with the family at: ask lor Char or Liz www.harryjwillfuneralhome.com www.hometownlife.com BELIEFS & VALUES Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, April 12,2007 (*) A13

drama productions, energized contemporary one-to-one ratio to help students better under­ 28660 Five Miie. Monday - movement Qigong, 7- CALENDAR music, high-tech video and lighting, programs for stand and speak the English language. No charge. at Rotary Park, Six Mile and Hubbard, Livonia. 8:30 p.m.; Thursday - Qigong meditation, 10-11:15 kids and teens, for college students, singles, mar­ To register, call (734) 525-0191 or (734) 522-6830. Bible talks a.m., and Friday - Therapeutic Qigong, 7-8:30 p.m. FROM PREVIOUS PAGE ried adults and seniors. Services are at 8 a.m. and Sunday school 4 p.m. Sundays at the Friendship Center, 1119 Call (810) 813-4073 for more information or send 11 a.m. Sunday (6:30 p.m. the first Sunday of the Congregation Beit Kodesh, at 31840 Seven Mile, Newburgh, Westland. Call (734) 728-9157. e-mail to [email protected]. Service is held at 10 a.m. every Sunday with an month), Sunday school for all ages at 10 a.m. and between Farmington and Merriman, Livonia, is Worship services Worship services education hour.ail for ages at 9 am. Call (734} Wednesdays at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Call (313) 255- registering children, age 4 and up,'for Sunday All are welcome to attend worship services 10 At 8 a.m. and 11 am Sundays with an education 422-1470. 2222. • school. Financial assistance available. Special dis­ a.m. Sundays at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, hour from 9:30-10:40 a.m. at Prince of Peace Unity of Livonia Trinity Episcopal Church counts for new members, For more information, Five Mile and Inkster roads, Livonia. For more Lutheran Church, 37775 Palmer, Westland. Social Services at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sundays at Sunday Services at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m., Wednesday call (248)477-8974. information, call (734) 422-1470. hour follows each service. Call (734) 722-1735. 28660 Five Mile, between Middlebelt and Inkster service at 6:15 p.m., Bible Studies and Worship Services The Gap Community Bible study roads. Call (734) 421-1760. Center for all ages, at 11575 Belleville Road, (four St. John Lutheran Church (23225 Gill Road, A new youth Sunday School (God Always Present) Studying the Book of Corinthians, breakfast at 7 Shabbat services miles south of Michigan Avenue), Belleville. Farmington Hills) invites the community to a new at Garden City Presbyterian Church, 1841 a.m. for Bible study from 8-9 a.m. at the Kerby The doors of Congregation Beit Kodesh, a Parents with Young Children Bible Study at 6 p.m. worship service at 5:30 p.m. Saturdays. Aiso, Middlebelt, south of Ford Road. Lessons are Coney Island, Haggerty Road just north of Eight, Conservative synagogue at 31840 W. Seven Mile, Sundays, includes dinner and child care. Call Sunday traditional worship services are at 8:30 taught using various media, computers, story­ Mile. Come when you can, leave when you must. between Farmington and Merriman, Livonia, are (734)699-3361. a.m. and 11 a.m.; contemporary service is at 9:50 telling, games, cooking, music and art, and a For more information, cali (248) 924-2779. open to the Jewish community of southeastern Shabbat Rocks a.m.; and Sunday school hour for all ages is at small theater complete with popcorn-making Contemporary service Michigan. Call (248) 477-8974. A musical celebration precedes traditional 9:45 a.m. Call (248) 474-0584 for more informa­ machine. Adult Bible study at 8:30 a.m. with a tra­ New informal service in a casual environment 6 Bet Chaverim Shabbat service once a month at Adat Shalom tion. ditional service and The Gap at 10 a.m. Child care p.m. Sunday at Garden City Presbyterian Church, Services are open to all living in the western Synagogue, 29901 Middlebelt in Farmington Hills. Single Point Ministries available. Mustard Seed contemporary service at 1841 Middlebelt, south of Ford. Fellowship hour counties including Canton, Plymouth, Livonia, and For more information, call (248) 851-5100 or visit For ages 30 and older, join more than 350 single 6 p.m. with refreshments served afterward. Cali after services including 10 a.m. traditional. Call Northville. The congregation follows traditions of www.adatshalom.org. adults at 11:30 a.m. Sundays for fellowship and (734)421-7620. (734)421-7620. Reform Judaism. Interfaith families welcome to English classes related topics in Knox Hall at Ward Evangelical Qigong Trinity Episcopal Church attend services at 321S. Ridge, south of Cherry Conversational English as a Second Language Presbyterian Church, 40000 Six Mile, Northville. The ancient form of Chinese energetic medicine. Sunday worship 8 a.m. and 10 a.m., Bible studies Hill; Canton. Call (734) 646-3864 for information classes are being offered for adults of ail ages Coffee, doughnuts, conversations are present. A safe and effective way to rid the body of toxic Sundays at 8:50 a.m. and Wednesdays at 9:30 or visit www.betchaverim.com. and backgrounds at 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday Call (248) 374-5920. Tennis continues from 1-5 pathogens and years of painful emotions. Learn a.m., at the church 11575 Belleville Road, four Detroit World Outreach at Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, 14175 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, and 4-7 p,m. week­ the art of natural movement and breath to culti­ miles south of Michigan Avenue, Belleville. Call A nbndenominational church with cutting edge Farmington Road, Livonia. Tutors will work on a days any time the weather is above 45 degrees, vate vital life energy. Classes at Livonia Unity, (734)699-3361.

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"Now it's way out of line," she college because we are not." even more. degree there. I don't want to '. BREEN said. "It's lopsided. We're putting Breen said the next project That income has helped the speak for the board, I am sup- ; more burden on students and would be to improve the col­ college build the VisTaTech portive of it but there may be FROM PAGE' A11 their parents even though our lege's police, fire and homeland FROM PAGE A11 Center, renovate the library board members who need to be tuition is still $68 a credit hour." security programs. and begin construction on the convinced. There is a mindset '. tute teacher. Since 2000, she's She is supportive of "I know there are federal School, Notre Dame University new Biomedical Technology with some board members that been a substitute for Franklin Schoolcraft President Conway monies out there. The police and the University of Detroit Building, scheduled to open in Schoolcraft was set up to do High School and the Career Jeffress. and fire program is loaded to Law School. He said his train­ fall 2008. one thing and-that was an Center. "He's been extremely effec­ the gills. That would be our ing as a lawyer brought "a dif­ Broderick has high praise for associate degree and it will Despite the success of the land tive," she said. "The faculty like next program," she said. ferent set of eyes to the board." Schoolcraft President Conway take something to get them development projects, Schoolcraft him and work hard for him. He Breen said she has also been "I have a good temperament, Jefrress, who last week over that hump." feces financial challenges with has brought so many new ideas supportive of agreements with a good ability to listen, a good received a positive evaluation He said other colleges that reduced state funding. to the board and faculty." four-year colleges that allow ability to make decisions," he from board members. offer four-year nursing pro­ "Finances are still a major One of those ideas is a four- students to take three years of said. "The thing about President grams may also oppose the problem, but we're only one of year bachelor of science in credits at Schoolcraft before Major decisions will need to Jeffress and the previous idea. '«• 28 community colleges that does nursing degree program that transferring. be made in the coming years administration (of Richard Another strong area for the not have a debt," Breen said. Breen supports. "Students are paying $68 a about Schoolcraft's finances. At McDowell) is that they were college, Broderick said, is the Still, last year the college had "We really felt that the need credit hour instead of $200," one time, the state provided for always cutting edge, they had Lifelong Learning programs. to make $1.5 million in cuts to is there for nursing, obviously," she said. "It's one of those inno­ about one-third of the college's the vision thing down in the He would like to expand on i its budget and faces more cuts Breen said. "Wewant to estab­ vations that Dr. Jeffress devel­ budget (along with a third sense that they know where the college's public safety this coming budget year. Breen lish our two-year program we oped that is incredible. We are from tuition and fees and a they want to go," Broderick program at the Radcliff said in the past the state cov­ have had all along. We wanted working on 14 more programs. third from a district millage). said. "They're usually on target. Center in Garden City to ered about a third of the budg­ to go into a four-year program. The universities are happy to State funding has declined to They know where the hot fields compete with programs at et, tuition and fees about a We don't want people in the have us because they know about 17 percent of the college's are going to be." Henry Ford Community third and a district millage community to think we are ;$here will be more students budget. The hot fields are health College and Oakland about a third. going to become a four-year coming in that fourth year. Schoolcraft has benefited care, math, science and tech­ Community College. from the commercial develop­ nology. Jeffress has discussed Broderick said he would also ment of its property along petitioning the state legisla­ be interested in exploring the Fausone said he supports the cially the Internet. Seven Mile and, in the last two ture for permission to idea of expanding the emphasis the college is placing on "You can't go to the Web site years, along Haggerty. expand Schoolcraft's nursing Schoolcraft district to include technology and that his engineer­ and see a cost comparison with "Development has helped program to a four-year bach­ areas now not served by a com­ FROM PAGE A11 ing background will allow him to . four-year institutions". That's a lot," Broderick said. elor of science nursing munity college, such as better understand the issues. one of the things I'd be selling "College Park has helped us degree. Broderick supports Livingston County. About 40 Austin High School in Detroit "Today, a well-rounded stu­ to parents," he said. fund the new Biomedical the idea. percent of Schoolcraft students and received two engineering dent, to get a four-year degree He said the Web site is little Building and stabilized the "The nursing thing is going live outside the district. degrees from the University of or go into the workforce, has to. more than the school's catalog. budget. If we didn't have it, to be controversial," he said. Michigan. He received his law have a high degree of technical "The day of static Web sites is tuition would have gone up "He wants'to do a bachelor's [email protected] | (734) 953-2149 degree from Gonzaga ability, run computer programs, long gone," he said. "It was gone University School of Law in understand computer programs five years ago. They need to make Spokane, Wash. He is married and not be afraid of technology," a dynamic Web site. The way to Brigadier Gen. Carol he said. 'We're going in the you're going to sell Schoolcraft to Fausone with the Michigan right direction by putting the kids is to have a cool Web site. If Department of Veterans emphasis on those things." you have a crummy Web site, Affairs. He also supports an idea they've checked that out long "I see the importance of advanced by Schoolcraft before mom and dad ever higher education," he said. "It's President Conway Jeffress to brought it up." made a difference in my life, petition the legislature to allow He also said the college my wife's life and our entire the college to offer a bachelor needs to improve its online family. In a couple generations of science in nursing degree. learning programs. He said we've gone from the copper Despite the college's emphasis modern technology makes it mines of the UP to all my on technology, Fausone said he possible to make lectures avail­ brothers and sisters having is disappointed in Schoolcraft's able to all students to down­ master's degrees or better." application of technology, espe­ load on an MPS player.

Schoolcraft. that we aren't going to get any "I would like to see a matric­ increases from Lansing," she GEBHARDT ulation program worked out said. 'We're the third lowest FROM PAGE A11 where nursing students could community college in the area. go to Schoolcraft for three We have to price ourselves to personally attest to that.... He years and then work with not only be competitive but to is competent and respected at Madonna and they could offer offer residents of the the community college level a degree from Madonna and Schoolcraft community what and respected by faculty and other colleges at Schoolcraft they need and is affordable to staff." rates. Let's be creative," she them." She said she supports the said. Gebhardt said that as a college's emphasis on science, She said it was important for union person she would like to math and technology. She is Schoolcraft to remain competi­ see more "sharing" between the less favorable toward Jeffress' tive in the face of reduced state Faculty Forum and the trustees idea of offering a bachelor of funding. and more transparency as they science in nursing degree at "We have to plan a budget prepare for negotiations.

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Emons, editor. (734! 953-2123. [email protected] www.hometownlife.com 's party time! Lerg cousins put MSU hockey back on map

r'-^. ryan Lerg took Monday off from Livonia. "There's been K-^ classes. And who could blame a lot of partying — like we're rock stars. By far, Cousin Jeff Lerg, his roommate and this is my greatest winning goaltender, was celebrating thrill (in hockey). It his 21st birthday by watching a replay hasn't kicked in yet. of the NCAA Division I'm still in shock. The I men's hockey nation­ celebration doesn't al championship. stop. This is the best Bryan Lerg Michigan State was place to be." coming off its third Bryan Lerg finally got to bed around Crosby nets 100th national title, a come- 9 a.m., but the all the commotion did­ Western Michigan from-behind third- n't subside until the Spartans were University senior Brady period 3-1 win over officially honored Tuesday night with a Crosby (Livonia Boston College at the parade and rally before 4,500 faithful Stevenson) earned his Scoftrade Center in St. at Munn Ice Arena. 100th career singles vic­ Louis, Mo. Debbie Lerg, Bryan's mother, esti­ tory last Saturday as the The last time the mates there were 35-40 Lerg support­ 50th-ranked Broncos. Spartans won the cov­ ers in St. Louis for the two-game set, scored a 7-0 Mid­ eted NCAA crown was 1986, when which including a come-from-behind American Conference another Livonian, Franklin High grad­ 4-2 victory Thursday afternoon over men's tennis triumph at uate Mike Donnelly, played a big part. Maine in the Frozen Four semifinals. Northern Illinois. Two Livonians also played a huge "There were hundreds of (MSU) Crosby ciinched the role in the triumph for the Spartans, fans," Debbie Lerg said. "We took up match with a 6-3,6-4 win who got back to East Lansing early an entire 23-story hotel. It was a great over Alex Friesen at No. Sunday morning, time, an unbelievable experience. I'm 2 singles. Crosby also "Some of the football guys had a so tired, but it was so much fun." FiLE PHOTO teamed up with John party for us when we got back," said Livonia native Jeff Lerg was stellar in goat during Michigan State's run to the NCAA men's hockey Pelton to win at No. 3 Bryan, the junior forward from PLEASE SEE EMONS, B3 tournament title. doubles, 8-3. For the season, Crosby is 21-16 in singles match­ es and 29-11 in doubles. WMU is 14-7 overall and 3-0 in the MAC. The Weathering the storm Broncos will face 2006 MAC regular season champion Ball State this Despite injury bug, MU salvages split vs. Aquinas Saturday at Muncie, Ind. BY TIM SMITH Start and stop Moccia lifts WMU STAFF WRITER Sophomore Ashley And then there's the rain, snow and cold that Moccia (Livonia With injuries to key players and an endless resulted in a week's worth of postponements. Stevenson) captured stream of bad weather, it hasn't been easy for Tuesday's doubleheader at Hitch Ballpark both her matches Madonna University's baseball team to really against Aquinas was a makeup; the originally Saturday as the Western get untracked — especially on offense. scheduled non-leaguer against Rochester was Michigan University Tuesday afternoon, other than a combined 6- canceled. women's tennis team for-9 day by sophomore second baseman Ryan "It seems like we're beginning" our third sea­ earned their 23rd con­ Morrow, the Crusaders had trouble swinging son right now," Haeger said. "You try to keep secutive Mid-American the bats in a Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic them ready in the gym as much as you can, Conference triumph with Conference doubleheader against visiting practice them as much as you can and keep a 7-0 victory over Miami Aquinas. them up to game speed. Then you get out and of Ohio in Kalamazoo. But thanks to a five- you play." Moccia teamed up with run rally in the bottom of The lack of games over the past week had no Noriko Saruta at No. 1 dou­ COLLEGE BASEBALL the sixth in Game 2, impact on Morrow, who smoked the ball all day bles for an 8-4 triumph rut *#*•**» ***** Madonna nipped the against Aquinas (17-9,3-1). over Katrina Lomidzel and Saints 6-4 to avoid getting swept. Five MU Morrow went 4-for-5 (including two doubles) Linda Jirouskova. errors in the opener led to a 4-3 defeat in nine and scored three runs in the opener and fol­ At No. 5 singles, Moccia innings. lowed up in the second contest with a triple and recorded a 6-3,6-3 win: "The funny thing is, I thought we should have double in four at-bats. Only an excellent relay over Victoria Pulido. swept them" Crusaders head coach Greg play — which cut him down trying to stretch Moccia is 21-13 overall Haeger said, breathing easier thanks to the his third-inning double into a triple — kept him in singles and 20-12 over- split. "We gave them three unearned runs (in from racking up two three-baggers. ail in doubles. Game 1)." "Ryan had a great day today," Haeger said. WMU, ranked No. 62 Haeger said the Crusaders (15-12, 3-5 "I'm proud of the kid." nationally, is 16-6 overall WHAC) are trying to figure things out despite But ironically, Morrow made the first and last and 5-0 in the MAC. having junior slugger Dave Herrick outs of the game-winning rally. He opened the (Westland/Livonia Churchill) on the shelf with frame, with MU trailing 4-1, with a bid for his Hawks host clinic a serious knee injury sustained late last month third extra-base hit of the nightcap, but his The Michigan Hawks of in Kentucky. Another solid hitter, freshman liner to deep right was flagged down by sopho­ the W-League will stage a catcher Zach Flavin, missed Tuesday's twinbill more outfielder Brent Serba. free youth soccer clinic with a shoulder injury. Morrow also grounded out to end the inning. for players ages 5-13 "We have two kids that have a lot of power In between, the Crusaders went to work with beginning at 4 p.m. and are very good offensive players who are the help of two hit batsmen. Sunday, April 15 at Livonia out" Haeger said. "That's forcing us to play Aquinas starting pitcher Josh Poel retired Stevenson High School,, Sending a pitch toward an Aquinas batter Tuesday afternoon is Madonna University around with the lineup. I think today we came The clinic will give area junior pitcher Eric Wendling. out in game 26 with our 25th lineup." PLEASE SEE MADONNA, B2 youth players an oppor­ tunity to meet and train with many of the player from the 2006 Midwest Division champions. Each youth participant will ar-athlete Polanski receive a free ticket good for any one of six home games. Season tickets and T-shirts BY ALLISON GRANT her achieve that goal. Center, recognizing her achieve­ will be available at the clinic CORRESPONDENT "I want to be involved in ath­ ments in the classroom and on for purchase. letic administration one day, the golf course. This is the first For more information, Kristen Polanski, a senior on either as an athletic director or time the award has gone to a e-mail michtgan- the Michigan State University working for the NCAA," she said. member of the women's golf hawkswomenl- women's golf team and former "I just don't want to work at the team. [email protected]; or ; Livonia Stevenson High stand­ high school level." This year marks the 10th visit www.michigan- out, is well on her way to going Doing well in school has anniversary for the President's hawkswomen.com. pro in something other than always been important to, but Award, which is given to one sports. not always easy for Polanski. male and one female graduating Bowl-a-Thon Next fall, Polanski will be trad­ During golf season, the team senior student-athlete with the Livonia Ciarenceville ing in her Ping irons and green has workouts as early as 6:30 highest cumulative GPA. High School varsity girls MSU golf shirt for thick law a,m. and tees it up at Forest "It feels awesome to have one and boys bowling coach books and business attire to Akers range or golf course for at of my players win this award for Pam Jones will hold a attend MSU's law school on a full least four hours a day. the first time," MSU golf coach fund-raiser as she partic­ scholarship. Successfully balancing time Stacy Slobodnik-Stoll said. ipates in the Susan G. Polanski scored a 166 out of a between golf and classes has "Kristen is very driven and hard­ Komeh for the Cure 3- possible 180 on her LSAT, put­ been difficult. working, so it is not surprising day, 60-mile walk for ting her in the 94th percentile. "It's tough to manage my time that she has accomplished great breast cancer. Being in the 94th percentile was during golf season" Polanski things, on and off the course." The bowling fund-raiser enough to earn Polanski a full said. "And it definitely isn't While accepting the wW be at 8 p.m. scholarship to MSU's law school something that you're ready for President's Award trophy, a Saturday, May 12 at as a Dean Charles H. King when you first come to school. It bronze-colored, 18-inch replica Country Lanes, 30250 W. Scholar. would be easier if I didn't care of the famed Sparty statue, she Nine Mile Road, "To receive the scholarship for about my grades or my golf gave a five-minute speech thank­ Farmington Hills. all three years of law school, I game, but I care a lot about ing and congratulating her peers The cost is $20 per : have to maintain above a 3.0 both." for everything they have accohi- person (includes bowling, (grade-point average)," Polanski All of the hard work has obvi­ plished, expressing her gratitude mystery games, pizza). said. ously paid off for Polanski, who for the award and explaining Reservations are Polanski eventually wants to has an impressive GPA of 3.97- what it meant to her to be a Mi J igan State's President's Award winners included Uvonia'sKristen required. be an athletic director for a col­ Polanski was presented Spartan. PoJanski (right), who carried a 3.97 grade-point average on the women's For more information) lege or university, and believes Monday with the 2007 golf team, and Matthew Bartiebaugh of the men's cross country squad, who call Jones at (248) 476- that going to law school will help President's Award at the Kellogg PLEASE SEE POLANSKI, B3 holds a 3.94 GPA. 3201. BZ (LW) Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, April 12, 2007 www.hometownlife.com

THE WEEK AHEAD

PREP BASESALL BOYS TENNIS Monday, April 16 Monday, April 16 Canton alum Brittney Scero a bases-loaded walk to fresh­ Churchill at W.L. Northern, 4 p.m. Wayne at John Gfenn, 4 p.m. Franklin at W.L. Western, 4 p.m. Northvilie at Churchill, 4 p.m. laced a single to center in the man first baseman and Stevenson at Salem, 4 p.m. Franklin at W.L. Northern, 4 p.m. bottom of the ninth Tuesday to Churchill alum Caitlyn Sidor) Wayne at Northvilie, 4 p.m. W.L. Western at Stevenson, 4 p.m. lift host Madonna University to and second. Singling in the Ciarenceviiie at Luth. Westland, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 18 a 3-2 women's softball victory tying run was junior outfielder Tuesday, April 17 John Gienn at Northvilie, 4 p.m. over Concordia in the nightcap Heather Richardson W.L. Central at John Glenn, 4 p.m. Churchill at Plymouth, 4 p.m. and a sweep of a Wolverine- (Plymouth/Canton). Huron Valley vs. Agape Christian Stevenson at Franklin, 4 p.m. at Canton's Griffin Park, 4:30 p.m. W.L. Northern at Wayne, 4 p.m. Hoosier Athletic Conference Taking the loss was Auna Wednesday, April 18 Friday, April 20 twinbill. Shaffer, who pitched six John Glenn at W.L. Western, 4 p.m. Plymouth at John Glenn, 4 p.m. Scero's second single of the innings of relief for Concordia Churchill at Wayne, 4 p.m. Salem at Churchill, 4 p.m. game scored sophomore short­ (5-16, 0-6). Salem at Franklin, 4 p.m. Franklin at W.L. Western, 4 p.m. stop Tedi Johnston, who dou­ In the opener, Madonna Stevenson at Canton, 4 p.m. Wayne at Stevenson, 4 p.m. bled to left to open the inning. built an early 4-0 lead and held Harper Woods at Ciarenceville, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 21 Johnston took third on a single on for a 4-3 triumph. Luth. Westland at Liggett, 4:30 p.m. Holly Invitational, 8 a.m. VA * Thursday, April 19 Saline Invitational, 9 a.m. by sophomore catcher Danielle The Crusaders, who only reg­ Huron Valley at Ypsi Calvary, 4:30 p.m. Herald Inv. at Taylor Truman, TBA. Richardson. istered three hits,' scored two of Friday, April 20 GIRLS GOLF Madonna (18-9, 5-1) trailed their runs on a double by soph­ John Glenn at Churchill, 4 p.m. Monday, April 16 2-0 in the top of the first as omore outfielder Heather Wayne at Franklin, 4 p.m. £. Lansing inv. at Walnut Hills, 9 a.m. Concordia junior outfielder and Godfrey and others on RBI Stevenson at W.L. Central, 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 18 Ciarenceville at Luth. N'west, 4:30 p.m. John Glenn vs. Franklin Garden City product Terra outs by Heather Richardson Luth. North at Luth. Westland, 4:30 p.m. at Fellows Creek, 3 p.m. Russell homered to left. Russell and sophomore third baseman Saturday, April 21 Churchill vs. Wayne collected two of just three hits . Ashley Bonsall (all doubleheaders) at Whispering Willows, 3 p.m, allowed by Crusaders' starter (Livonia/Franklin). South Lyon Tourney, 10 a.m. Stevenson vs. Canton and winner Liz Ballinger - who Senior pitcher Shannon Churchill at Carleton-Airport, 10 a.m. at Fox Creek, 3 p.m. pitched all nine innings. Noder went all the way for the TOM HAWLEY STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Milford at Franklin, 11 a.m. Ladywood at A.A. Huron, 3:30 p.m.. John Glenn at Garden City, 11 a.m. Thursday, April 19 Madonna's Ashley Bonsa!!, a graduate of Livonia Franklin, lines out to right The home team chipped victory, giving up two earned Redford Union at Ciarenceviiie, 11 a.m. John Glenn, Franklin away with runs in the first (on runs. • field during the second game against Concordia. GIRLS SOFTBALL . at Taylor Truman, 3 p.m. Monday, April 16 Stevenson vs. W.L. Western W.L. Northern at Churchill, 4 p.m. at Links of Pinewood, 3 p.m. But the Saints tied the game W.L. Western at Franklin, 4 p.m. Ladywood vs. Riv. Gab. Richard on the first pitch of the fourth Salem at Stevenson, 4 p.m. at St. John's Golf Center, 3 p.m. Northvilie at Wayne, 4 p.m. Friday, April 20 against Crusaders senior righty Ciarenceville at Luth. Westland, 4:30 p.m. John Glenn vs. Wayne FROM PAGE B1 Josh Regits. Senior designated Tuesday, April 17 at The Woodlands-Van Buren, 3 p.m. hitter Lee Moser (2-for-2, two John Glenn at W.L Central, 4 p.m. ChurchtIN vs. Northvilie Morrow, but then plunked RBI) lofted a homer to left. Divine Child at Ladywood (2), 4 p.m. at Tanglewood, 3 p.m. freshman outfielder Rikco Aquinas benefited from Huron Valley vs. Agape Christian Franklin vs. W.L Northern Rhoades with a pitch to get the Regits1 sudden lack of "com­ at Canton's Griffin Park, 4:30 p.m. at Idyl Wyld, 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 18 Saturday, April 21 winning surge started. After mand in the fifth, scoring three W.L. Western at John Glerin, 4 p.m. Grosse lie Invitational Rhoades stole second, he runs with the aid of two walks Wayne at Churchill, 4 p.m. at Riverview Highlands, 9 a.m. scored on a double down the and the pitcher's inability to Franklin at Salem, 4 p.m. GIRLS LACROSSE right-field line by senior short­ get ahead in the count. Canton at Stevenson, 4 p.m. Monday, April 16 stop Kyle Fedorka (2-for-3). With two on and one out, Luth. Westland at Liggett, 4:30 p.m. Ladywood at Riv. Gab. Richard, 6 p.m. senior shortstop Matt Thursday, April 19 Wednesday, April 18 Humenay delivers Harper Woods at Ciarenceviiie, 4:30 p.m. H.W. Regina at Ladywood, 6 p.m. Soergel sat back on a 3-1 Ply. Christian at Huron Valley, 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 20 Senior third baseman Gary pitch and scorched a two-run Friday, April 20 Troy at Ladywood, 6 p.m. VanAllen (l-for-2) then got hit double to left to put the John Glenn at Churchill, 4 p.m. MEN'S COLLEGE BASEBALL on the left elbow by a pitch and Saints in front. Another run Franklin at Wayne, 4 p.m. (all doubleheaders) senior outfielder Tony Luttman came in on Moser's RBI sin­ W.L. Central at Stevenson, 4 p.m. Saturday, April 14 (Farmington) tied the game gle to center. Mercy at Ladywood (2), 4 p.m. Madonna at Indiana Tech (2), 1 p.m. Ciarenceville at Luth. N'west, 4:30 p.m. Sunday, April 15 with a two-run double hit That's how it stayed until the Luth. North at Luth. Westland, 4:30 p.m. Madonna vs. Indiana Tech almost in the same spot as Crusaders finally heated .up at Saturday, April 21 at Hitch Ballpark, 1 p.m. Fedorka's was. the plate in the sixth. (all doubleheaders) Tuesday, April 17 VanAllen trotted in with the Earning the victory with two Redford Union at Ciarenceville, 11 a.m. Madonna at Northwood, 1 p.m. winning run on a ground-ball innings of scoreless, hitless 8irm. Groves at Churchill, 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 18 single to left by senior Matt relief was junior John Wayne at Ypsi Lincoln, 11 a.m. Madonna at Siena Hts., 1p.m. GIRLS SOCCER Saturday, April 21 Humenay McCracken. Regits went five Monday, April 16 Madonna vs. Aquinas College (Westland/Churchill), who innings and gave up four runs Churchill at W.L Northern, 7 p.m. ' at Hitch Ballpark, 1p.m.

pinch hit for Gary Rule after r on just three hits, but walked Franklin at W.L. Western, 7 p.m. Sunday, April 22 relief pitcher Matt Dreyer took €». four and hit two batters. Stevenson at Salem (CEP), 7 p.m. Madonn at Aquinas College, 1 p.m. over on the mound for Wayne at Northvilie, 7 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE SOFTBALL Aquinas. (Haeger joked that Errors cost MU Tuesday, April 17 Thursday, April 12 earlier in the game he had In the first game, junior left­ Ciarenceville at B.H. Kingswood, 4:30 p.m. Madonna vs. Northwood Univ. TOM HAWLEV j STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Hamtramck at Luth. Westland, 4:30 p.m. at Ladywood H.S. (2), 3 p.m. Humenay coaching third base.) hander Eric Wendling (one Ladywood at H.W. Regina, 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 13 Junior outfielder Mike Madonna University senior pitcher Mike Hand, a North Farmington alum, earned run in 6% innings) Wednesday, April 18 Madonna at Cornerstone (2), 4 p.m. Cauzillo (West Bloomfield) closes the door after coming on with two men on base in the seventh inning of deserved better than a no-deci­ W.L. Northern at John Glenn, 4 p.m. Saturday, April 14 provided an insurance run Tuesday's opener against Aquinas. sion. Churchill at Stevenson, 7 p.m. Madonna vs. Indiana Tech with a sacrifice fly, which Both teams traded single Franklin at Northvilie, 7 p.m. at Ladywood H.S. (2), 1 p.m. Canton at Wayne, 7 p.m. Friday, April 20 scored Luttman (l-for-3, two Madonna took an early 1-0 triple to deep right and a single runs in the first and third Thursday, April 19 (all doubleheaders) RBI). lead on Morrows first-inning by Fedorka. innings, and the Crusaders Luth. Westland at Clawson, 4:30 p.m. Madonna vs. Rochester College took a'3-2 lead in the fifth. The Mercy at Ladywood, 5:30 p.m. at University Field, 4 p.m. Saints evened things up in the Friday, April 20 Saturday, April 21 sixth, with the run stemming John Glenn at Garden City, 4 p.m. Madonna vs. Siena Heights from a two-base error by sen­ Wayne at Taylor Truman, 4 p.m. at University Field, 1 p.m. ior outfielder Manny Alvarado Lathrup at Ciarenceville, 5 p.m. Sunday, April 22 dDbsertrer (¾ toentrtt (Soufhfield). BOYS & GIRLS TRACK & FIELD Madonna vs. Aquinas College NEWSPAPERS Tuesday, April 17 at University Field, 1 p.m. Madonna senior reliever Ladywood at Divine Child, 4 p.m. ONTARIO HOCKEY LEAUGE PLAYOFFS Mike Hand Wednesday, April 18 WESTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS (Farmmgton/North Ciarenceville at Lutheran North, 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 13 (if necessary) Farmington) ended an Aquinas Thursday, April 19 Whalers vs. Kitchener Rangers Subscribe and threat in the seventh, but ulti­ Churchill at Salem, 3:30 p.m. at Compuware Arena, 7:05 p.m. Wayne at Franklin, 3:30 p.m. Sunday, April 14 (if necessary) mately took the loss on an Stevenson at John Glenn, 3:30 p.m. Whalers at Kitchener, 7:30 p.m. unearned run in the ninth. Annapolis, Roeper, A.P, Cabrini MAJOR INDOOR SOCCER LEAGUE local news p After freshman second base­ at Lutheran Westland, 4:15 p.m. PLAYOFFS-OPENING ROUND man Casey Coles walked, he Saturday, April 21 Saturday, April 13 raced to third on a wild pickoff Monroe-Jefferson Inv., 9 a.m. Ignition at Milwaukee Wave, 4 p.m. attempt by MU junior catcher Birm. Groves Invitational, 9 a.m. Sunday, April 14 Berkley Invitational, 9 a:m. Ignition vs. Milwaukee Wave Garrett Ignasiak. Elks Relays at Dearborn, 10 a.m. . at Compuware Arena, 4:35 p.m. Coles trotted home on an TBA - time to be announced. Fill in the order blank below infield single by Soergel (3-for- and you're on your way to 3, two runs, two RBI). getting valuable information "He (Wendling) didn't have his best stuff today, but still Cheer for the - t about your community- found a way to keep our team - i.'' news you can use about local in it," Haeger said. "But when hometeam, events, city government, you make five errors in the field and you give the other read today's local sports, schools, team another inning and a business and a whole lot half against you, it's hard to win. more. "Was that the product of six Plus, to thank you for your days off? I don't know." order, we'll include a section [email protected] | (734) 953-2106 $10 Target

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Seasons change alters Lafata's recruiting PREP BOYS TENNIS SEASON OUTLOOK LIVONIA CHURCHILL ing hard to increase our stamina and for 11th, WLAA; 11th, Division I regional). Head coach: Reid Friedrichs, fifth year. endurance. It is our goal win more ties for Notable losses to graduation: Brandon League affiliation: Western Lakes Activities sets and third sets for matches. Nikula. BY TIM SMITH lege coaches do their recruit­ 'But I knew it was going to Association (Lakes Division). "We hope to improve our WLAA record (2-8- Leading returnees: Tim Smolen, Jr., singles; STAFF WRITER ing. Last year's record-finish: 11-5 overall 1) from 2006." Alex Colosimo, Jr., singles; Mike Hensei, Sr., happen.... Well adjust and Still, Lafata doesn't think the (fourth, WLAA). LIVONIA STEVENSON singles; Brad Noyes, Sr., singles; Lenny The flip-flopping of sched­ schedule upheaval will impact Notable fosses to graduation: Trevor Kogut Head coach: Kathy Ladd, fourth year. Manfre, Sr., doubles; Cliff Palac, Sr., doubles; go through the growing (No. 1 singles, state qualifier). League affiliation: WLAA (Lakes Division). Justin Samland, Sr., doubles; Nolan Langiois, ules for several girls high bringing players to Schoolcraft Leading returnees: Nick Payne, Jr., singles; Last year's record-finish: 12-3 overall (third, Sr„ doubles; Nikhil Kalothia, Sr., doubles; school sports also means it's a pains/ all that much. Kyle Anderson, Sr„ singles; Jay Division J regional; WLAA co-champions). Frank Toarmina, Sr., doubles; Shawn Murphy, new world for college basket­ "At the local level, I don't Cunningham, Sr., doubles; Taylor Frangie, Notable losses to graduation: Chris Sr., doubles; Bradley Sheahan, Soph., singles. ball coaches, think it will be much of a Sr., doubles; Danny Martin, Sr., doubles; McCathney (team MVP), Michael Horgan, Promising newcomers: Rob Jones, Sr., dou­ Karen Lafata Steve Mazur, Sr., doubles; Paul Yandric, Sr., Jay McDonnell, Manesh Potluri, Ricky bles; Dennis Dillard, Jr.; John Abraham, Jr.; In fact, Schoolcraft College change as opposed to four-year doubles; Robert Fortney, Jr., doubles. Roman, Christopher Stojanov, Jon James Abraham, Jr. Schoolcraft women's basketball coach women's basketball coach colleges (such as Madonna Promising newcomers: Aniket Patil, Fr., sin­ Bagazinski, Mike Carpenter, Yash Chauhan, Conner's 2007 outlook: I have no predic­ Karen Lafata now wonders University)" Lafata said. "With gles; Andy Clairmont, Sr., doubles. Anthony Franchina, Dan Greco. tions. We just look to improve." how she'll be able to put in suf­ adjust and go through the me, you're talking about a Friedrichs' 2007 outlook: "It looks promis­ Leading returnees: GSno McCathney, Jr., sin­ WAYNE MEMORIAL ing. The potential is high with a lot of senior gles; Ian Petty, Jr., singles; Erik Koch, Soph., Head coach: Joe Nowaske, second year. ficient time recruiting prep growing pains." three-county radius (of poten­ feaders. We didn't have a lot of people play singles; Chris Martin, Soph., singles; Ben League affiliation: WLAA (Western Division). prospects because of the U.S. One of the adjustments will tial recruits). Many times I in the winter, but we return most people Bagazinski, Jr., doubles; Alex Cook, Jr., dou­ Last year's record-finish: 0-12-1 overall (tie Supreme Court's decision not be cramming even more bas­ have to wait until late in the besides our No. 1 (singles) flight, so we're bles; Mike Greco, Jr., doubles; Leon Voskov, for 11th, WLAA). to permit another appeal from ketball games into their weekly recruiting season anyway, going to have to work hard to improve dur­ Sr, doubles; Josh Bartosik, Sr., doubles; Notable losses to graduation: Danny Miller, ing the year to set up a successful end to Justin Collins, Soph., doubles; Anthony the Michigan High School planner, especially since differ­ because - let's face it - I'm not Andrew Hermatz, Justin Koshorek, Nick the season." Hage, Jr., doubles. Gotts, Athletic Association. ent high school leagues will be their first choice." LIVONIA FRANKLIN Promising newcomers: Clayton Northey, Fr., Leading returnees: Kevin Erdmann, Jr., sin­ The MHSAA found out following different schedules in Last fall, the Lady Ocelot Head coach: Lort George, fifth year. doubles; Chris Orios, Soph., doubles; Brady gles; Ryan Reynolds, Sr., singles; Mike Hicks, Monday that girls basketball 2007-08. coaches were able to watch League affiliation: WLAA (Western Division). Thorn, Jr., doubles; Pat McHugh, Jr., dou­ Jr., singles; C.J. Cooney, Soph, singles; Jake must be switched from the fall So whenever Lafata and Redford Thurston star point Last year's record/finish: 2-10-1 overall bles; David Kruse, Fr„ doubles; Garrett Fyfe, Sr., doubles; Nick Martin, Jr., doubles; (seventh, Division I regional; 10th, WLAA). Adams, Soph., doubles; Giang Nguyen, Aaron Koshorek, Jr., singles; John Mayfield, to winter seasons, with volley­ assistant coach Marty guard Chloe Booker, who is Notable losses to graduation: Kyle Fox, Soph., doubles; Matt Nguyen, Jr., doubles. Jr., doubles. ball switching from winter to Simmonds don't have a game still considering Schoolcraft for Kevin Jaksim Ladd's 2007 outlook: "We have a young Promising newcomers: Josh Barnett, Sr., fall. or practice to worry about - or next year. Leading returnees: Joe Fenner, Sr., singles; team with potential for a great season. The doubles; Andrew Morton, Jr., doubles; Blake "I'm going to be in the mid­ aren't on a road trip - there's a Under the new setup, players Steve Trapp, Sr., singles; Chad Dorton, players are eager and many are already Berry, Sr., doubles; Andrew Thyrion, Sr., dle of my season when (high good chance a high school like Booker will still get Soph., doubles; Ryan Hudie, Soph., doubles; improving. doubles; Kevin Tarnowski, Jr., doubles. Mike Geraci, Soph., doubles; Ron Perian, Jr., "Our singles Eineup will be very strong, and Nowaske's 2007 outlook: "We're hoping for school) games begin," said game will be going on some­ Lafata's attention. It will just doubles; Ryan Henderson, Jr., doubles. several of our doubles teams are promising. three or four wins this year, but we need to Lafata, who often brings where for either or both of be a little more tricky to get out Promising newcomers: Conner Leidal, Soph, We're looking forward to the spring season." work hard. I've been focused on drilling the Observerland players to them to attend. and watch their games. singles-doubles; Nate Spease, Soph., sin­ WESTLAND JOHN GLENN boys. Schoolcraft."... It's going to "Since we play Tuesdays, "I'll just have to get my feel­ gles-doubles; Skene Milne, Fr., doubles; Head coach: Kirk Conner, second year. "Two years of hanging at the Dearborn Galyn Tusypov, Soph., singles-doubles. League affiliation: WLAA (Lakes Division). Racquet Club with Steve Weitz has helped be more pressure-packed. I'll Wednesdays, Fridays and ers out," she said. George's Z007 outlook: "We are condition­ Last year's record-finish: 0-14-1 overall (tie Kevin Erdmann become a real player." have to put in more hours" Saturdays, in the past we could Meanwhile, like everybody between recruiting and coach­ always count on Tuesday- else, Lafata won't know for ing the Lady Ocelots. Thursday games for high sure how the changes will According to the NCAA, the starting a new part of my life, "But I knew it was going to schools," she said. "Now, there affect her until "after I go SAAC is a committee of stu­ I'm really going to miss my happen," she added. "There's could be a game every night." through it a year. Times are dent-athletes assembled to teammates and playing golf no way we could be the only Lafata would like to see the going to be different." FROM PAGE B1 provide insight on the student- with my best friends every day," state (where prep and college MHSAA standardize girls bas­ athlete experience. The SAAC she said. "But I did accomplish seasons didn't coincide). We'll ketball schedules to help col­ [email protected] I (734) 953-2106 As Polanski's GPA and LSAT also offers input on the rules, my ultimate goal for college scores prove, she's smart, but regulations and polices that golf, which was to earn my let­ those two things alone don't affect student-athletes' lives on ter (during her sophomore and has become one of college Debbie Lerg said. even begin to give her academ­ NCAA member institution year)." hockey's top netminders And it all came together ic success and achievements campuses. And although Polanski will despite standing only 5 feet, 6 Saturday night for Brian and justice. "I've been the women's golf be packing up her golf clubs FROM PAGE B1 inches tall, weighing 150 Jeff, and the rest of the Lergs. In addition to the representative on the SAAC when it comes to collegiate pounds and battling acute The game was intense, to say President's honor, Polanski has since my sophomore year, so golf, she doesn't intend on Ironically, Bryan Lerg once asthma. the least, with MSU winning it been the recipient of the Tom I've gotten to know a lot of pulling out of the competitive had his sights set on playing In Saturday night's final, Jeff on Justin Abdelkader's goal Anderson Academic Award people through SAAC," spotlight completely. She plans for rival Michigan, his dad was never better, making 29 with only 18.9 seconds left. three years in a row, an award Polanski said." I believe that on continuing to compete in Dan's alma mater. And it was stops, none bigger than his "The feeling of being down given to the golfer with the being at SAAC meetings, and the Golf Association of ,Dan, as a freshman, who sprawling save against BC's all game — it was a battle — highest GPA. She has also been seeing what goes on in the ath­ Michigan Women's Amateur played in the 1977 NCAA Brian Boyle with 15:19 left to and it was nice to see the kind named the October 2003 letic department, is about 80 for years to come. championship game, an over­ preserve the 1-0 deficit. of heart we showed and being Spartan Athlete of the Month, percent of the reason I want "I want to be that 35-year-old time loss to Wisconsin. Jeff Lerg allowed just five able to battle back," Bryan Lerg Academic All-Big Ten, and t6 my career to eventually involve lady still playing in the Coming out of the USA goals in four NCAA tourna-. said. "I felt we wore them the National Golf Coaches athletics and the NCAA in Michigan Amateur," said Hockey's Under-18 National ment games while coming up down. They (Boston College) Association Division I All- some way." Polanski, who has recovered Team Developmental program, with 104 total saves. are so much of a speed and Scholar team. Nervousness, excitement and from hip surgery after missing Bryan was asked by U-M coach Ironically, Jeff's father Ken skill team, but we stuck togeth­ While Polanski isn't study­ anxiousness are a few feelings nine months of play last season. Red Berenson to wait a year for also played at another Big Ten er. Give our guys all the credit." ing, winning awards, or play­ Polanski describes when talk­ his scholarship offer and play school — Ohio State, from The celebration in St. Louis ing golf, she is the representa­ ing about starting law school Allison Grant, who resides in juniors. 1969-72. started in the arena and hasn't tive for her golf team on the next year and consequently Northville, is a sophomore majoring in But MSU coach Rick Comley The two families are close, stopped since. Student Athlete Advisory leaving the golf team. journalism at Michigan State swooped in and offered Bryan living only a quarter-mile apart "We had 20 people from my Committee (SAAC). "As excited as I am about University. Lerg a scholarship with an in Livonia, "a driver and 9-iron family," Bryan said. "There were opportunity to play right away away," as Debbie Lerg likes to a lot of tears, both brothers. My as a freshman. say. dad was just as speechless Three years later, Bryan Lerg Jeff and Bryan, born just 10 (afterward). My dad lost in his is MSU's second-leading point weeks apart, have been child­ freshman year in overtime, so producer and is now waiting hood playmates and pals forev­ he might be a little jealous now." for his NCAA championship er. They played together on And oh, yeah, Bryan prom­ ring to be fitted. just about every team through ised his mother he would be "Everything happens for a youth hockey days right back in class Tuesday. Week For A Chance reason," Debbie Lerg said. "It through the Honeybaked pro­ But the partying looks like it EVERY all worked out. And Bryan has gram (starting at age 10). will continue for at least anoth­ m Tieltets or 1 Pm loved MSU since day one." "When we won the World er month. WEEK Jeff Lerg, bypassed by USA Pee Wee tournament that was "We have a team trip Emagine Theaters!! Hockey's Developmental pro­ exciting, but this takes the planned, we're going to gram, did go to juniors, (in cake," Debbie Lerg said. Florida," Bryan said. Omaha, Neb.) and got a year of After Jeff played an extra How does Disney World seasoning before rejoining his year of Midget and Bryan went sound? Go to HometownLife.com cousin last year as a freshman. to Ann Arbor with the Under- After grabbing the starting 18 program, the cousins were Brad Emons is the Livonia-Westland goaltender job by the throat separated until last year. sports editor. He can be reached at halfway through last season, "Things got better when Jeff [email protected] or at Jeff Lerg hasn't looked back came back the next year," (734) 953-2123. 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(LW) Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, April 12,2007 www.hometownlIfe.com Ignition's Beasley garners top honor the perfect game, step-by-step The Major Indoor Soccer Beasley finishedth e 2006-07 ^League (MISL) and regular season on top of the he anatomy of a 300 game Ten-Pin frames, the thought of a 300 was only a dream. „-> "Commissioner Steve Ryan pre­ MISLs PUMA scoring champi­ is simple, but at the same Alley game now enters your mind • Congratulations are in sented Detroit Ignition for­ ons leaderboard while tallying five Ttime quite complex. and as you step up on the order for Livonia's Chuck ward Jamar Beasley with the 3-point goals, 35 two-point goals, It is one of the most exciting approach, others stop to watch. Dobrick and Belleville's John Hector Marinaro Trophy, and 22 assists for 107 points. happenings in the wide world Are you nervous? Ruggiero as each posted 300 awarded to the League's Most of sports. Maybe a bit as you go after games in the Mayflower The four-year veteran also Al Valuable Player on April 7- received his first-ever selection as The ultimate goal in bowling number nine, for this is a key Wednesday Senior Men's Beasley was honored in front a member of the All-MISL First is to score a perfect game. Harrison shot. You throw it and hope/for Classic during the past two of a nationally televised audi­ Team for his performance with Twelve strikes in a row in one the best, hit the pocket, but it weeks, bringing the total ence during The Saturday the MISL expansion and regular game adds up to a score of often as a ball that has a good looks like the 10-pin is still league number to 11 perfect Soccer Showdown Spectacular, season champion Ignition. 300. hooking track mainly due to standing, but lady luck is still games. Not bad for a group of a live one-hour special pre­ Detroit will kick-off its semi­ It's possible for almost any­ the deflection upon impact. with you and one of the other seniors ages 55 and up. viewing the upcoming 2007 final series at 4 p.m. Saturday body to do it. A combination of Some bowlers try to get too pins becomes a messenger. Thirteen-year-old Jason MISL Championship series on at the Milwaukee Wave before skill, concentration and luck much hook and lose their accu­ It rolls across and takes out Rockwell of Westland carried Versus network, returning home on Sunday to are the main ingredients need­ racy as a consequence. the 10-pin just before the rack the first 11 strikes in the Coca "The Detroit Ignition family face the Wave again in Game ed to accomplish this feat. Let's look at a typical bowler comes down. Now for the Cola Youth League at Westland is extremely proud of Jamar Two and Three (if necessary) at If it is done in U.S. Bowling as he or she starts their game. moment to remember. This is Bowl. and his on-field accomplish­ Compuware Sports Arena in Congress certified league or Everyone tries to get a strike the 10th frame, all the other His dad and older brother, ments," Ignition president Greg Plymouth. tournament competition, the in the first frame. Without that bowlers have stopped to watch. Josh, were there cheering him on. Bibb said. "He truly has had a The Ignition-Wave contest in bowler is rewarded with a first strike, there is no thought And even if you have nerves of The rack was delayed by a season to remember and the Milwaukee on Saturday will be commemorative ring as a of 300 for that game. Put your­ steel, you "feel it." malfunction, so Jason turned recognition he is justly receiv­ broadcast nationally, live on memento. self in that position as you read You deliver the 10th ball and around and saw the whole ing is a reflection of the hard VERSUS Network. Sunday's To achieve the greatest suc­ this. You are ready to start your get another strike. crowd watching him as he was work and success all of our game time is in Michigan slated cess in this sport, one must try game and feel confident in Your legs feel like rubber now, nervous enough already. players have enjoyed. •for 4:35 pm and will be broad­ to hit the proverbial "pocket" your ability to strike. but you are on a roll and sure The last ball went high and • "More importantly, Jamar cast live on Comcast Local. in order to down all 10 pins As soon as you release the enough you somehow were able left the 3-6-10 pins for a 297 and his teammates have proven Tickets to both the MISL with one attempt. ball, you know that you made a to throw a pretty good ball for game. to be outstanding members of semifinal on April 15 and the The pocket for right-handers good shot, and. sure enough, a the eleventh strike. It was still a great score, and the community and their collec­ MISL championship are on is between the one- and three- perfect pocket hit and all 10 At this point you are telling it was for real, not just a dream. tive off-field efforts have played sale now and available at the pin, for lefties, between the pins are down. yourself to make a good shot Westland Bowl did feature a vital role in the success our arena box office, by calling l- one- and two-pin. You repeat this in the second and hit your spot. A nine-count 300 games recently by Bill organization has enjoyed during 888-436-GOAL, along with all Just hitting the pocket does and third frames, still too soon would only be 299, you want Flack and Chris Don, both of our inaugural campaign." Ticketmaster locations. riot guarantee a strike, just as to think about 300, so your all 10 pins for sure. Livonia, and David Finkel of some off-pocket hits will carry mind-set should be just on All eyes are focused on you Westland. all 10 pins sometimes. winning the game. as you deliver the ball. It rolls At Vision Lanes in Westland, There are many variables in In the fourth frame, you toward the pins, hits the pock­ there were perfect games ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION (E.D.) how a bowling ball is delivered. became too anxious and pulled et, splatters the pins and they bowled by Jeremy Brady, Dan Some of the factors include the shot to the inside, but hit all fall down. Maliszewski, Joe Chambers "When the Magic Pill Isn't So Magic" speed, angle of entry to the the opposite pocket and got What a feeling of elation and and Jason Johnson. pocket, and how much traction lucky, carried a Brooklyn relief, you did it and there is an This is a FREE SEMINAR sponsored by Coloplast Corp. the ball has when it hits the strike, which makes four in a air of excitement in the house Al Harrison is a resident of Livonia to educate men and their partners about an advanced, pins. row. And no mistake in the as you get those congratulatory and a member of the Bowling Writers DRUG FREE treatment for impotence. The lane conditions also are fifth, a nice delivery results in a "high-fives" from friends and Association of America. He can be a significant factor. A straight solid strike, and again in the foes alike. reached at (248) 477-1839 or email: ball will not usually carry as sixth, seventh and eighth But now you wake up and it [email protected]. 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Sr. Mary Mercy Hospital BY ED WRIGHT straight game, Plymouth goalie i l'iofessional Building Classroom 10 STAFF WRITER Michal Neuvirth stopped 31 36475 Five Mile Rd Neuvrith saves day in Whalers' road victory shots. The Washington Livonia, MI 48154 Using a swing that would have Capitals draftee had shared the made Barry Bonds proud, All season long, Plymouth victory before 5,857 at the starting goal-tending duties To reserve your space or for Plymouth Whalers center President, General Manager Kitchener Memorial with Jeremy Smith throughout ~— information about this , Andrew Founder all but and Head Coach Mike Auditorium. the regular season and the first i seminar, please call: knocked Kitchener's Ontario Vellucci has been alternat­ Plymouth took the best- round of the playoffs, but he's xxx-xxxx. Hockey League playoffhopes out ing goaltenders Michal of-severi Western monopolized the crease thus of the ballpark Tuesday night Neuvirth and Jeremy Smith Conference Semifinal series, far against the Rangers. ST. MARY MERCY Just 42 seconds into over­ with excellent results. 2-0. "Michal deserves to be in HOSPITAL time of Game 3 of the OHL's Through the first five Chris Terry (second of the there right now - he's earned iMtiVH it? © TBiNiTV MSA!,'!' Western Conference semifi­ games in the 2007 playoffs, playoffs), James Neal (7) it," said Vellucci. "Smitty nals, Fournier assumed a left- Neuvirth played in all and Daniel Ryder (5) scored understands. He's not neces­ handed baseball stance in the Plymouth home games while for Plymouth, who built a 3- sarily happy he's not playing, left faceoff circle then swatted Smith played on the road. 0 lead midway through the but he understands. He knows an airborne puck over the left That changed Sunday second period. he's only 17 years old and that shoulder of Ranger goalie John night as Neuvirth stopped Justin Azevedo ¢4) and he'll get his chance." Murray and into the top corner 45-of-47 Ranger shots as Victor Oreskovich (2) scored Five minutes after Kelly's of the net to give the Whalers the game's first star to back­ for Kitchener, both on the ice-breaking goal, Tom Sestito an electrifying 5-4 victory and, stop the Whalers to a 3-2 power play. knotted the game at 1-all when more importantly, a command­ he flipped a knuckleball-like ing 3-0 lead in the series. shot past Murray from just The game was played before past the crossbar so that it game of full-contact ping pong. inside the blue line. Fournier 3,542 spectators at the wouldn't be high-sticking. Kitchener rookie defenseman and Brett Bellemore assisted. Compuware Sports Arena, "It was probably the luckiest Dan Kelly's first OHL goal with Kitchener regained the lead, which will host Game 5 - if shot of my life, but I'll take it." 9:30 left in the first period set 2-1,45 seconds before the first necessary - Friday at 7:05 p.m. So will Plymouth head coach off the back-and-forth scoring intermission when Matt Game 4 was set for Wednesday Mike Vellucci, whose team is sequence that ended with Halischuk light the lamp. The in Kitchener. now just one win away from Fournier's top-shelf net-finder. Whalers answered with just The Rangers, who played advancing to the Western The teams were never separat­ 2.9 left in the period on Daniel perhaps their most complete Conference finals against the ed by more than one goal the Ryder's goal from Chris Terry. game of the series, couldn't winner of the London-Sault entire night, which was pre­ Kitchener leading-scorer have been more stunned if they Ste. Marie series. dictable considering both of the - Steve Downie gave the Rangers would have been hit over the "Andrew's been working very first two games were decided a short-lived 3-2 advantage collective head with a giant hard" said Vellucci. "He got by one goal. with a goal 2:37 into the sec­ Louisville Slugger. robbed in our last game "We just kept fighting back ond stanza. But Evan Brophey "I used to play baseball when against Kitchener and I told every time they scored," said evened it up at 3-3 48 seconds I was younger, but I was more him he was going to get one if Fournier^'Game four is always later with a goal assisted by of a catcher than a hitter," just kept working. He really the toughest one to win and we James Neal and Jared Boll. revealed Fournier, smiling. came through tonight." know nothing is going to be Downie's second goal of the "Joe McCann shot the puck, it Fournier's incredible goal easy. We're going to have to night with 8:18 left in the second bounced offTommy (Sestito) gave the Whalers their only . battle just as hard - or harder- made it 4-3, but Terry beat Murray and another guy and I just had lead of the night in a game that as we did tonight." at the 6:44 mark of the second to to wait for it to come down see-sawed back and forth like a Starting for the third deadlock the score at 4-4.

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Open floor plan ranch; ing ceilings, Andersen win­ stainless steel appliances, from 1 until 4. Realtors wel­ paper and only publication of w/ workshop. Lake access adjacent to wooded area. oversized kitchen, extra large dows, finished basement. CHELSEA-800 sq.ft. A frame an advertisement shall consti­ finished bsmt., backs to come to bring qualified buy­ across st. $484,900. Northville Schools. Sun. April woods, 2 car, hot tub, deck great room w/fireplace, door- Seller is motivated! for a $107,000! Not a fixer tute final acceptance of the Call Lauren Hosko @ 15th 2-5pm. 17800 Maple Hill ers. 84 Golden Gate, 4S362. wall. $259,900 (ECD099) DEBORAH CONRAD upper! Rare opportunity, land advertiser's order. When more & patio. 248-202-9500 734-718-7618, 734-459-6222 Dr. $402,500. $420,000 734-748-7560 Weir Manuel Realtors Keller Williams - Livonia contract. 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