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BY DARRELL CLEM tencing guidelines and that he ultimately wants message to send to society as a whole." pleaded no contest in January to one count each STAFF WRITER to force the Greenfields to repay money they Abed Hammoud, lead attorney for the Wayne of embezzling between $1,000 and $20,000. ' stole. County Prosecutor's office, confirmed Tuesday However, Hammoud said he still can seek reSti: A Wayne County judge has defended his deci Moreover, Bill warned that he could send the that he sought prison terms of one to five years tution of a far greater amount. sion to place two former officers of the nonprofit Greenfields to prison for up to fiveyear s if .they for Neal Greenfield, 43, and Shari Greenfield, The Greenfields originally had been charged Wayne-Ford Civic League on probation for violate their probation. 41. with embezzling more than $20,000, but they embezzling money. That did little to appease new civic league "They abused the public trust," Hammoud decided to plead no contest to reduced charges. Circuit Judge Gregory Dean Bill has come President Vic Barra, who called the probation said, "and they should pay for it." They were accused of taking money from a non under fire for placing former league President ary sentences "a slap on the wrist." The Greenfields will return to court March 23 profit organization that supports such activities Neal Greenfield and ex-wife Shari Greenfield, "What type of message does that send to the for a hearing that will determine the amount of as youth baseball and senior citizen programs. one-time vice president, on probation for three next criminal-minded person who wants to steal money they will be ordered to repay. Hammoud Shari Greenfield's attorney, Paul Bricker, said years. money from a charitable organization, if they confirmed that he will seek restitution of more Wednesday that the no contest plea "is no One day after imposing his sentence* Bill told know they're not going to face justice for their than $150,000. the Observer on Tuesday that he followed sen choices?" Barra asked. "I just feel it's a terrible Bill sentenced the former couple after they PLEASE SEE PROBATION, A6 LOCC gives e officials meager increas• e •i n
« 4 BY DARRELL CLEM STAFF WRITER filed with City Clerk Eileen Citing economic worries, a local commission has approved rne^gnr nay raw-? for Westland's seven elected officials. The latest plan, adopted Monday by a majority of the Local Officers Compensation Commission, will cost the city override the increases. just $2,622 over two years. "I think this is a good com Katrina Coleman, William promise," LOCC member Gabriel, Leslie Marvaso, Connie Hierta said, during a Donald Niemiec. meeting at City Hall. The LOCC approved negli The mayor's salary will gible raises amid concerns remain the same at $95,974 that the state economy and the PHOTOS BY TOM HDFFMEYER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER this year and inch up 1 percent city's financial position may City of Westland employees Shirley Jones (left) and Jennifer Middleton (right) work on assembling the bags of food commodities at the Dorsey to $96,934 next year. Mayor not improve much during the Center Thursday. William Wild had told the next two years. Observer he didn't want the "I'm not buying into (specu mayor's pay raised this year. lation) that the economy is The city clerk's pay will going to get better in the next remain unchanged at $86,989 two years," Gabriel said- this year and increase 1 per Turner and Coleman voted Bags filled cent to $87,859 in 2008. against the council pay raises. with corn BY LEANNE ROGERS "How many people we get ed to residents living south An LOCC majority approved Turner again cited concerns flakes, milk, STAFF WRITER depends on what we're pass of Michigan Avenue who pay increases of 1 percent this about finances, but Coleman hamburger ing out. We have meat today pick up their food at St. year - and 1 percent in 2008 - said she believed the council meat and There is usually a line of — that's a big factor," James United Methodist for seven council members. should receive a 2 percent beef stew people waiting when doors Community Development Church and Greenwood Villa Even though council posi increase for each of the next were on hand open to the monthly food Specialist Bob Patterson residents in the city's north tions are part-time, LOCC two years. at the Dorsey commodities program at said. "Weather can be a fac end. members indicated that the Even though LOCC mem Center Westland's Dorsey tor too." With the poor economy, council puts in long hours out bers disagreed on some pay . Thursday as Community Center. About 150 people partici Patterson said he hasn't real side of their public meetings. raises issues, they did so ami part of the Last week the foods pro pate in the monthly com ly seen an increased demand The council president's pay cably. Their meeting never federal food vided to low-income resi modities program at the for the supplemental food. will climb from $13,760 to became hostile as the commis commodities dents included canned beef Dorsey Center and the "I'm surprised that there $14,037 during the two-year sion .- newly appointed by program for stew, frozen hamburger, corn Taylor Towers subsidized aren't more people taking period, while the president Wild - wrapped up its work low-income flakes, cranberry juice and senior housing. That number pro tern's pay will go from for two years. residents. milk. doesn't include food provid PLEASE SEE FOOD, A6 $13,137 to $13,401. The LOCC made no changes Pay levels for the remaining in expenses allowed for the five council members will inch mayor C$5,OOd)r.;tne;clerk's >' up from $12,515 to S12,766. office ($800) or the council LOCC Chairman Bobby ($1,500 spread among all Turner Jr. cast the lone dis- ; seven members). V. City worker pleads no contest to embezzlement senting vote against pay raises After the LOCC's decision is J BY DARRELL CLEM for the mayor and city clerk. filed with City Clerk Eileen STAFF WRITER money that a struggling mother need spokeswoman Maria Miller. He said he is concerned about DeHart's office, the raises will ed to buy a car. Cramier-Oncza's plea was accepted the city's financial position automatically go into effect A Westland woman has pleaded no Cramier-Oncza could face penalties under a statute that says she took and whether Westland will unless the council votes within contest to charges of embezzling ranging from probation to 14 years in advantage of a vulnerable adult, Miller have to find money to help 30 days to override the $1,000 from a client she was supposed prison when she is sentenced by said. clean up the contaminated, increases. to help in her job overseeing a city- Wayne County Circuit Judge Carole Local authorities welcomed the Feb. county-owned Central City An override would require a based family assistance program. Youngblood. 16 no contest plea, which came just 15 Park. * vote by five of the seven coun Tonya Cramier-Oncza, 39, faces sen The defendant wasn't offered a sen days after the defendant was ordered The raises for the mayor and cil members. , % tencing March 21 following accusa tence agreement in return for her plea, city clerk won support from tions she used a check to embezzle said Wayne County Prosecutor's OfBce PLEASE SEE NO CONTEST, A6 Hierta and LOCC members [email protected] I (734) 953-211(5 -""
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The pencils are inserted in a Michigan Political control of Congress in last Begala went to work at the plastic tube to make them easier to clinch between his teeth. Leadership Program's 12th fall's election, but the war in White House. He is said to annual Fund-raising Dinner Iraq is proving a difficult have inspired the Josh at Laurel Manor in Livonia. problem. Lyman character in West The MPLP is a program For Begala, the Wing. of the Institute for Public Democrats have to insist on He continues to admire Policy and Social Research accountability. the Clintons and supports Mouth stick artist at Michigan State "The Democrats have Sen. Hillary Clinton's candi University's College of held more hearings and dacy for the presidency. Social Science. Annually done more to hold Bush "The biggest thing I since 1992, the program has accountable in seven weeks learned from Bill Clinton, offered 24 fully paid schol than the Republicans did in you have to trust people. featured at art show arships for training in per four years," Begala said. I'm more idealistic today sonal leadership, public "But we have to be realistic. than 23 years ago. Most of policy, running for office It's the hardest problem on the time if you trust the BY SUE MASON been allowed to do prints." and effective governing. the planet Earth." people they get it right," he STAFF WRITER Pardee keeps the cost of his prints relative The 2006 Fellows will grad Begala said the decision said. ly low. Prices range from $10 for a 9- by 12- uate before the $125-a-plate to escalate the war was He said he blames John , In August 1981, Will Pardee dove into shal inch print of a largemouth bass to $25 for a dinner and the 2007 class Bush's over the objections Kerry not the people for low water, a decision that left him perma color print of a John Deere tractor, also 9- by will be welcomed to the of military leaders and the Bush's re-election. nently paralyzed from the shoulders down. 12-inch in size. dinner. A breakfast will be Iraqis. But, he said, it is a "The main thing is they At home, he soon became bored with the "All of the originals go for a lot of money, held in Grand Rapids on terrible idea to withdraw didn't have a message, limited number of activities he could do, so but I keep the prices down on the prints so Friday with Begala and funding while there are framing what you're for and his wife Sarah suggested he try drawing by people can afford them," he said. Watts also speaking. troops in the field. against. Bush had a mes holding a pencil in his mouth. All of his artwork is signed with "In Christ" "No one talks about the sage - I'm strong and he's He tried it "reluctantly." to give praise to the God of his salvation, LEGISLATORS practical problems of a weak. He's French," Begala "I think I have a hidden God-given talent I from whom all blessings come, as well as to RECOGNIZED retreat. George Washington said. didn't know I have," said Pardee, who lives in share his faithfulness with others, he notes This year for the first was a brilliant tactical Trading messages is part Fremont, Mich. "It took me two or three on his Web site, www.willpardee.com. time, the program will rec retreat general. He saved of Begala's political role on months to develop and we started selling at According to Haller, there also will be a ognize former state legisla his men time and time television, where he art shows a year after I started." display of artwork by students of the high tors. This year, former state again from superior forces," - appeared for several years Known as the mouth stick artist, Pardee school, which attracts teens from throughout Rep. Dianne Byrum and Begala said. as the liberal on CNN's will be among 100 artists who will be selling the Detroit area. former state Sens. Robert But, he said, Democrats Crossfire. their work Saturday, March 3, at the The show also will feature a kids craft cor Emerson, Shirley Johnson shouldn't make the mistake But he has been able to Lutheran High School Westland's 18th annu ner, hourly door prize drawings, entertain and Ken Sikkema will of Bush and (Vice separate the politics from al Spring Celebration spring arts and craft ment by Lutheran High Chamber Singers receive Leadership and President) Cheney by the person on the other show. and individual instrumental performances. Service Awards. expecting flowers from the side. "It's going to be a good one," said Lisa Lunch also will be available, and back by Though Begala and Watts Iraqis for retreating. "Robert Novak is my Haller, who is helping with the show. "Will popular demand is the Maurice salad that have opposing views on Begala grew up in Texas, friend, Tucker Carlson is my will actually be,there drawing." will take showgoers back to having lunch at most political issues, both in the district that Tom friend, Oliver North is my The juried show will be from 9 a.m. to 4 J.L. Hudson's. share a strong interest in DeLay once represented in friend," Begala said. p.m. at the high school at 33300 Cowan Admission is $2. the political process. Begala Congress, but he was drawn As a devout Catholic, he Road, east of Wayne Road in Westland. Money raised through the show goes to the and his longtime business to the Democratic Party. said he tries to love those on Featured will be such things as handmade booster organization and helps support ath partner James Carville were "I always thought the the other side. pottery, jewelry, oil and watercolor paintings, letic and academic programs, as well as instrumental in Bill Democrats are for the little "Crossfire helped me a lot garden art, furniture and handpainted cloth drama and choir at the high school. Clinton's election. Watts has guy and I'm a populist," he in that. I sat across the table ing. It also helps to pay for the school's dues to served as the chairman of said. "I have a lot of confi from them. When you have Pardee works in artist pencil and colored belong to the Lutheran High School GOPAC, the Republican dence in what Bill Clinton to sit there, it's better than pencils, doing designs taken from photo Association. organization that recruits called walking around lobbing press releases at graphs. He does commission work and some "Our show is unique in the fact that we candidates. folks." each other," he said. of the lithographs he will bring to the show have Very high standards as far as only J.C. Watts first gained When speaking to the will be reproductions of such work. His accepting handcrafted items, which is some national attention as an all- GOT HIS START recent leadership graduates, selection includes motorcycles, wild life and thing that is very important to artists and star quarterback for the He got his political start he will draw again on the apples in a bushel basket. crafters," Haller said. University of Oklahoma working with now Texas wisdom of Bill Clinton. "I listen to what people say they like" Call (734) 422-2090. Sooners, leading them to Congressman Lloyd "Clinton said a leader Pardee said. "I work from photographs. The Big Eight and Orange Bowl Doggett. It was while work must be a dealer of hope," motorcycles were commissioned and I've [email protected] I (734) 953-2112 championships in the late ing on a campaign for he said. "Clinton ran during 1970s. He served in the Doggett in 1983 that Begala a recession, people had lost House from 1995 to 2003 met James Carville, the hope, they didn't think it before deciding not to seek ragin' Cajun of American mattered. Clinton never lost CANTON CINEMA re-election. He is a minister www.SQTl.con politics. hope. He always believed in in the Southern Baptist "We've been in business our country and its system." Church, which has been a ALlTY fftHiWBi now for 23 years. 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Tony Gomez BY SUE MASON There was at least one new sugges reviewed services provided across STAFF WRITER tion offered for addressing the Michigan by the state police in traffic, Michigan State Police budget during a investigations, support services and a Students and staff at the William D. public hearing held Monday at variety of cooperative task forces Ford Career Technical Center thought Sue Wilk (center), IVD project coordinator holds the Excellence Practice Award. Joining Westland City Hall. supervised by the state police. they had come home with '%wo huge her on stage are Patricia Talbot (behind Wilk, from left), state consultant for Engineering, "The state police have their finger There are already 332 fewer state trophies" when they won the Manufacturing, Industrial, Technical Pathway, Zachary McLean, Jim Schirmer and JC Irvine. on the pulse of the community — we troopers than in 2001, Gomez said, Convergence Education Foundation's don't want an outside agency taking adding other law enforcement agen Vehicle Performance Award and care of homeland security," Jim cies had lost 788 officers.due to fund Ambassadorship Award for their inno Murphy said. "On the income tax ing cuts. vative design vehicle, Thunderbolt II, (return), I'd like a box you could The Military and Veterans Affairs last fall. check for $1 to adopt a state trooper." budget proposal would actually That was until earlier this month, Most of the other speakers support increase the budget by nearly $5 mil when the IVD program received a ed maintaining funding for the state lion due to additional revenue from 2007 Excellence in Practice Award police or urged legislators to figure the new Michigan Regional Training from the Michigan Department of out a way to live within their means Institute at Fort Custer, expected fed Labor and Economic Growth's Bureau and not seek any tax or fee increases. eral funding increase and spending , of Career Education Programs. More than 25 people turned out for reductions in some areas. "We are thrilled, it is huge to win die Posing at the IVO display at the conference are Ginny Kowalski (from left), principal of the the hearing, which also took com Michael Harris, executive director state award," said Sue Wilk, IVD proj William D. Ford Career Technical Center, Halyna Bialczyk of Wayne County RESA, and center ments on the Military and Veterans of the Michigan Paralyzed Veterans of ect coordinator. teachers Zachary MacLean, JC Irvine, Jim Schirmer and Sue Witk, the IVD project Affairs budget. American, called for the Legislature t "I knew we had a good shot at win coordinator. Part of the proposed state police to allow veterans organizations to .;" ning the award just because of the budget would eliminate funding for a offer Michigan Lottery Keno games- ,¼ depth of the project," added Principal Thunderbolt II is a one-passenger, not start with a kit, we may build it 50-recruit trooper academy and with the revenues earmarked for vet Ginny Kowalski. "It was no small pota three-wheel vehicle that used a from scratch. This will be a new vehi reduce staffing in an effort to reduce erans programs. toes. It took 11/2 years and so many ToothPIC microprocessor with cle, we won't scavenge anything from spending by $5.4 million. Other "The idea was floated in the -¾ students from so many levels." Bluetooth technology to allow infor Thunderbolt II." reductions proposed include fewer Legislature last year, but they decided^ The award was one two presented at mation to be transmitted to a PDA The team is looking at a three- or staff for Forensic Science and Enlisted not to go forward," Harris said^ "The •;* the 2007 Michigan Career Education mounted on the dash for the driver fqur-wheeler with electric power and Command, possibly resulting in post motive was to put revenues into veter Conference held in Detroit The and to a computer in the pits. new technology. Fuel cells, electric closings. ans programs." Branch Area Careers Center in Branch Since it firstdebute d last fall, cells, even regenerative braking are all "I'd rather have as many state police Calling for the state to operate County received an Excellence in Thunderbolt II has been taken to the being considered. as we can. They are well-trained and within its existing revenues and not Practice Award for its welding engi Detroit and Auburn Hills, thanks to According to Kowalski, the comput very professional," Westland resident pass additional taxes or fees was Dave neering technologies program. the trailering efforts of auto technology er aided design people have already Elenor Swistak said. Marshall. The award "recognizes exemplary teacher Jim Schirmer and his teaching looked at the frame of Thunderbolt II Another resident, Gerald Young, "We spent too much at Christmas, practices in preparing Michigan's stu assistant Len Sheko. It has been driven and how it's made. Welding and com questioned the need for possibly lay so in January and February I was dents for higher education and career." around Cobo Hall and the former puter aided manufacturing also have ing off 30 state troopers. deprived of going to restaurants " he Intermediate school districts around Renaissance Center, to Madison checked it out. "Is there no place else you can cut? said. "The wife said we're cutting the state nominate a program within Elementary to be part of the school's "We now have a blueprint of the It's not that much money when it back, that we have bills to take care their area for the award. Wayne recent SPARK Day. vehicle and an idea of the things we comes to public safety," Young said. of. You've got to get rid of the bills County RESA nominated the Wayne- "It's one more thing we can gloat want to change," she said. "And I think "You keep cutting and cutting. These first and don't come back for more . Westland program. about" added Kowalski. '1 only wish it we can do it all at the center." are professional people with integrity. taxes." An initiative of the Convergence was smaller so we could take it more Twenty-two students worked on the Most of these troopers have jobs lined The comments and suggestions .,. Education Foundation, the IVD pro places." IVD, and the enthusiasm of younger up in other states." would all be forwarded to the appro-".: gram partnered Career Technical stu This was the firsttim e the Career students who worked on the project is The last state police recruit school priate parties, said state Rep. Richard dents and teachers with a corporate Technical Center participated in the bringing in new students. A "chance to trained 80 troopers, he said, and the LeBlanc (D-Westland), who chaired partner — Continental Automotive program and won't be the last, Wilk ride in the vehicle" is catching their proposed layoffs would send 30 troop the meeting. Systems — to help them plan and said. interest, Wilk said. ers to benefit law enforcement in "There is going to be a lot of delib develop the car. The project involved The staff is "already putting our "A project has to be relevant to kids, other states. erations over the next weeks and such center programs as auto collision heads together" to look at a project for something they're passionate about, "Some of the higher brass needs to months," LeBlanc said, chair of the and auto technology, computer-aided the October 2008 Convergence and cars are it," Wilk said. "I think step aside to save these jobs — the state police and military appropria manufacturing, draft/design, electron Foundation competition. what we teach is very relevant to the ones not on the road," Young said. "It's tions subcommittee. ics, graphic design, Oracle and weld "We're looking at parameters to recovery in Michigan. This project been done in the auto industry. I've ing. improve the vehicle" she said. 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Livonia Thursday to protest Recreation Center, 36651 Ford, Tickets are $60 and can be President George W. Bush's Westland. purchased by calling The Firing plan to deploy 20,000 addi Sponsored by the Westland Line at (734) 326-7320, the tional troops to Iraq, Parks and Recreation Westland Chamber of Commerce The protest was part of a Department and the Grange No. at (734) 326-7222 or Westland national campaign sponsored 389, the evening includes an Irish, police Officer Jeffery Kavanaugh at (734) 722-9600. by;the liberal political group style dinner and dessert served MoveOn.org. With the theme during intermission of the 7:30- "Congress is the Decider," the 9:30 p.m. concert. Bowling event group planned to deliver Tickets cost $12 for adults, and The Westland Chamber of, 25,000 personal letters $7 for children ages 12 and Commerce will hold its 2007 protesting the war to members under. Seating is hmited. Tickets Winterfest Charity Bowling of Congress from both parties. are available at the Bailey Center. Event 1-5 p.m. Saturday, March Letters were delivered at For more information, call (734) 4, at Westland Bowl, 5940 N. noon to each congressional 722-7620 or by e-mail at Wayne Road, Westland. district office. The 11th District [email protected]. Four-person teams will bowl group formed outside the office alternating every fourth frame. building at 17197 Laurel Park Grand opening There will be contests and prizes Drive, Livonia, where If you're in the area of Warren and a buffet dinner at Marvaso's McCotter has his 11th District and Central City Parkway Italian Grille. headquarters. He also has an Wednesday, stop by Leo's Coney Tickets cost $120 per team or office in Milford. Island. The restaurant, located in $30 per person. The price McCotter, a Republican, has the Starbucks/Qdoba plaza, will includes bowling two drinks' and been a steady supporter of the be celebrating its grand opening dinner. Registration starts at war in Iraq. On Feb. 15, he with a ribbon cutting ceremony 12:30 p.m. with the tournament voted against a Democratic- at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 7- starting at 1 p.m. For more infor sponsored non-binding resolu mation, call the Chamber office at tion against the deployment of Larry Betzler of Milford, a Vietnam veteran, reads his letter against the war in Iraq during a protest Thursday outside Baseball registrations (734) 326-7222. the additional troops, calling of U.S. Rep; Thaddeus McCotter's Livonia 11th District office. The Wayne Ford Civic League, the resolution "impotent and at 1645 N. Wayne Road, Bingo immoral." The group's letters were "I was part of the escalation Another veteran, Roy Westland, is registering children The Ladies Auxiliary of Harris Participants took turns accepted by a staff member. of troops ordered by President, Lindhardt of Livonia, said he ages 4-10 years old for its co-ed Kehrer VFW Post 3323 will hold denouncing the war through a Robin Reading of Highland Johnson," he said. "That esca served five years in the Navy in baseball league 10 a.m. to 1 p.m, a marathon bingo, noon-5 p.m. megaphone, as a steady wind organized the 11th District lation led to a significant the early 1960s. He said he every Saturday through April 14 Saturday, March 10, at the post, whipped printed and hand- protest. He began a Huron increase in attacks, including would support impeachment or until all the teams are filled, 1055 N. Wayne Road, Westland. drawn signs around. In addi Valley chapter ofMoveOn.org the Tet offensive. The only of Bush, Cheney and others in which ever comes first Money raised will go to support tion to "Congress is the a couple of months ago. thing we saw was a greater the administration. He said he T-Ball players (ages 4-6) and the Youth Activities Adopt A Decider," other signs read; "I've voted Republican most determination by the enemy to worries about the extent of the Coach Pitch players (ages 7-8) Troop project for overseas veter "Our soldiers fulfilled their of my life," he said. fight." president's emergency powers cost $65 per player, Mustang ans. iraissipn vrithout question. It is But he said he can't see any In his letter to McCotter, as tensions grow over the war. players (ages 9-10) cost $80 per ;o«r duty to question the mis- ' thing changing under the Bush Betzler said the situation in The majority of those gath player. There is no residency fee Poker tournament ;s^ln in their behalf," "Troops administration. Vietnam only improved ered at McCotter's office were charged for children living out The Westland Jaycees will hold !f$6me Now" and "Iraq War, "Obviously, the American through diplomacy rather than middle-aged and older. Rachel side Westland and no fund-rais a Texas Hold 'Em Tournament •Who dies, Who Pays, Who p.eople are against the escala military action. Lamontagne, 24, of Commerce ing requirements associated with and Vegas Night on Saturday, (profits." tion. You've got the bipartisan "... (E)ventually we withdrew Township was the exception. this year's program. March 10, at the Bailey : fwhen the protesters moved Iraq study against it, (former our troops and over the course "My mother has been Managers, coaches and Recreation Center on Ford Road. 'inside, they were briefly chal Secretary of State) Colin of the last 30 years our govern involved with political activism umpires are always needed. The tournament will begin at lenged by the building manag Powell against it, the military ment chose a more civil path in for years " she said. "I went to Online registration forms can be 6 p.m. for a shot at a top prize up er, who told them McCotter leaders against it," he said. our relationship with the the rally in Washington two obtained at to $1,000. Spots are available at was not in the building and "March 19 will be the third Vietnamese government and years ago and will go again v^wvravayneford.org/youth/youth the door and through pre-regis- jthat the congressman's staff anniversary of the Iraq War. its people," he wrote. "Today, next month. I am so fed up .html. tration. The pre-registoation ;did not want to meet with the We've lost 3,000 American we have won the hearts and with President Bush." price is $50 until March 1. After igroup. lives, we've lost 10,000 lives of minds of the Vietnam govern She said she wished that Cigar party that date, there will be a $10 late ' "You can make an appoint Iraq men, women and children ment and the people of more people from her age Firing Line Indoor Gun Range registration fee. ment with him. You're not a not involved in combat." Vietnam. Today, Vietnam is a group would get involved in and Gun Shop in Westland will The games in the Vegas Room ;tenant of the building" he told The group included several friend to the U.S. government the protest. sponsor its annual fund-raiser to will include Big Wheel, •them. former members of the armed and U.S. people and is a major Lamontagne is a criminal benefit the Westland Police Blackjack, 7 Card and Let it Ride. services. U.S. trading partner. This was justice student at Wayne State Department's Tactical Response Food and beverages also will be > After a brief discussion, the accomplished, not through University. Unit. Doors will open at 5 p.m. available. For more information, ^protesters proceeded up to Larry Betzler of Milford is a escalation of military troops, .McCotter's sccond-fioor office. U.S. Army veteran who served Saturday, March 3S at the call ¢734) 226-0400 or visit the but through much diplomatic Hellenic Cultural Center for the Jaycees' Web site at wwwwest- sThe manager told them not to from 1967-70, including two discussion." hQasl3gnercl5orrietownlite.com ibe disruptive to other tenants. tours of duty in Vietnam. (734)953-2149 fifth annual cigar party fund-rais landjaycees.org. ^Breakfast Specials Homemade Dinner4 Try Sam's Famous Icelandic Cod! 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Over 30,000 Traditional Toys & Dollsl to speak to board, receive award Roy The Die & Save 4 Times The Amount You Roll! It didn't phase Brayden Morris That enthusiasm prompted never wears and stuffed it with ^¾ SaVeUpT024%(Minimum1O%Savings) /£^ that his audience included the Baracy to present the youngster cotton and covered it with bunny superintendent of schools, seven with his Superintendent's fur and used pieces for the paws," ptoymoba Earns Automatic 20% Off!) ^ school board members and a Award. Brayden was the first- Brayden told his audience. "We host of school officials. ever recipient of the medal. used bird feathers for the quills." ¥ vsrt'iyjvav J The Edison Elementary third- "This is an example of the high Each board member was invit _ ...... !l1 ^items on|y- C*1™1 combine offers, Com- grader was right at home with a standards in Wayne-Westland," ed to ask him about his project, The Doll Hospital & Toy Soldier Shop plete details and exclusions Irt-stere. 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Andrinque Phelan - Unit E101 Pans, Mini fridge, 2 bikes, toys, steam cleaner, aquarium, household items. Russell Gawryluk - Unit A412 Weight bench, weights, ice chest and boxes. Troy Sandy -D145 ' Entertainment center, leather sofa, hitch rack, clothing, barstool, household items. Tara Doyle-C143 • • ; Dinette, stereo, dressers, fans, baby toys, floor lamp, boxes, ironing * board. ' * Jay-Tee Dean - Unit C170 ', Table w/4 chairs, dolly, vacuum, tools, floor lamp, large pictures, - Grecian style pedestal, boxes and bags. Gerald Markham-Unit E139 » Maytag dishwasher. -,, Diann Briscoe - D147 Dresser, futon, sled, chair lift, misc. furniture & household items. Margaret Cumbus - Unit B102 Misc. furniture, patio furniture, TV, tree, lamps, king and twin mattress and box springs, boxes, household items. " LatoyaSayles-UnitC106/C107 ' :. ' Lamp, vacuum, mirror, table, household items. Chaneea Shaw - Unit A409 ./ Leather sofa/chair, rocking chair, black sofa, coffee tables, dresser drawers, ironing board, 3 pc. sound system, folding lounge chairs; \ bins, shelving unit, twin/crib mattresses, misc. boxes, household;?' items. ' '..'•-, Publish: March 1 & 8, aoov •' OBsaassss, A6 (W) Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, March 1,2007 LOCAL NEWS www.hometownlifexom Bill, meanwhile, said he has Greenfield is working at a cafe, Bond set at $1 million for 2nd man PROBA™* attached a long list of stipula and Neal Greenfield is receiv FROM PAGE A1 tions to the Greenfields' proba ing a truck'driver's license in admission of guilt." He said his tionary sentences because he another state. client, who works at a bar/cafe, wants to "monitor them and Barra, who has received crit charged in Feb. 3 shooting case entered the plea to avoid ensure there's payment" for icism of His own from some potentially huge expenses and money they took. former league members, has BY DARRELL CLEM Garden City Hospital, was vis isn't accused of firingan y the uncertainty of a jury trial. Bill has ordered the said he believes it's "highly STAFF WRITER iting with a 23-year-old shots. He faces trial in Wayne "She doesn't have unlimited Greenfields to perform 100 unlikely" that the organization woman who told police she County Circuit Court for resources," Bricker said. hours of community service will ever be repaid the money it Extradited from West had known Emery since high charges similar to those Bricker indicated he will and to avoid contacting the is owed by the Greenfields, Virginia, a Westland man was school. against Emery, except that vehemently contest attempts to civic league. He also has although he is hopeful. arraigned Monday on attempt Emery, 25, was arraigned by Shuford isn't charged with force Shari Greenfield to pay ordered them to pay hundreds Regardless, he said the bingo ed murder and robbery charges Cicirelli on charges of assault assault with intent to murder. any amount beyond the $1,000 of dollars in court costs and to games should start to bring in for a Feb. 3 shooting on the with intent to murder, armed If convicted, both men could to $20,000 amount to which try to find "legitimate employ new revenues for programs the city's south side. robbery, felonious assault, face penalties ranging up to life she pleaded no contest. ment" and work at least 30 league supports. Vincent Edward Emery, felony firearm, and being a in prison. Neal Greenfield's attorney, hours a week. "I'm extremely optimistic accused of fleeingMichiga n in felon with a weapon. He is Shuford was arrested in Dan Waszak, said late Bill has warned that the that the civic league will be a Greyhound bus, was jailed charged as a third-time offend Michigan after the incident, Wednesday-morning he would Greenfields could be placed on around for many years to after Westland District Judge er. but police Sgt. Michael have to check with his client a tether if they fail to start pay come, due to the hard work of Sandra Cicirelli set a $1 million A not-guilty plea was Harhold said Emery was before issuing any statements. ing back the money they owe the executive board and mem "cash or surety bond. entered for the defendant as he arrested Feb. 7 near The state has restored bingo — and ultimately they could go bers that took control of the Emery faces a March 8 pre awaits his hearing. Huntington, W.Va., where he licenses it revoked from the to prison if they violate their league in August of 2004," he liminary hearing for allega A second defendant, accused had been doing work for a Red civic league amid the criminal probation. said. tions he shot a 29-year-old of holding the same gun and Roof Inn. investigation, and Barra said According to statements man in the left arm during a threatening the female visitor, Authorities received an games will resume today. made in court, Bill said, Shari [email protected] | (734) 953-2110 robbery inside a residence on already was ordered to stand undisclosed tip of Emery's Belding Court, in the trial following his mid- whereabouts. The defendant Norwayne neighborhood. February hearing. waived his extradition after his The victim, treated at Jason David Shuford, 24, arrest in West Virginia. more — to doing as much as and she cares for elderly par we can for the community." ents. FROM PAGE A1 Acceptance into the food "I heard about this program commodities program is in the Observer Newspaper. It DEATHS advantage of it. I'm taking a based on income and the helps us out a whole lot," she Residents get heat lot of calls looking for assis number of people in a family. said. "I never thought I'd ever B tance," said Patterson, who For example, under the cur use the program, but I'm car Virginia D. Beason makes referrals to the rent Emergency Food ing for my grandson and my Season; 46, formerly of Westland, died Salvation Army and local Assistance Program eligibility husband only gets paid once a with gas line repair Feb. 23. churches. "I get three or four guidelines, a single person month. It makes it hard." John N. "Johnny" Bergman calls a week looking for food. could have income up to To participate in the food 8Y DARRELL CLEM Bergman died Feb. 25. A lot people just walk in off $12,740 annually — $15,680 commodities program in STAFF WRITER that there appeared to be "a C the street." for a senior over 60 years. Westland or Garden City, resi heavy amount of frost" near the Julie M. Clark In Garden City, Maplewood "It's surplus food and it's not dents have to show proof of Consumers Energy had gas main — a possible cause of Clark, 42, died Feb. 23. Community Center Supervisor a lot. Some people get frus residency at the appropriate restored natural gas service the gas line rupture, Buford Joseph W. Colombatto Jr. Cheryl Stepanian said about trated. It's supposed to be community along with evi said. Monday night to 149 homes Coiombatto, 78, of Farmington Hills, 100 families are signed up for additional food — a supple dence of low income status. left without heat after a gas Workers shut off a gas main died Feb. 24. the monthly food commodi ment," Stepanian said. That could include items such line ruptured, city officials said. to avoid any larger problems ties program. as a current Medicaid card, D Two women picking up food Service had resumed around while the problem was being "That could be ajfamily of last Thursday at the Dorsey current food stamp card, Dward H. David 9:30 p.m. for homes in the fixed. The rupture caused no one senior citizen or it could Center were both relatively income statement from Social Belliveau and Hix Road area, explosions, and no one was David, 82, died Feb. 24. be three to five people in the new participants in the com Security or two most recent on the city's northwest side, injured. G household," Stepanian said. "I modities program. Neither paycheck stubs. said Westland Public Service Public service and Lewis "Russ" Gibson think it's a little higher num woman wanted their names Advance registration is Director Kevin Buford. Consumers Energy workers Gibson, 69, of Punta Gorda, F!a., died ber than we've had." used. required for the food com Customers had started went to the scene early Monday Feb. 23. The Maplewood Center, "This is the third time I've modities program. Westland reporting problems about 4:30 morning. J which includes Garden City's used the program. I work residents can call the Dorsey a.m. Monday, he said. "We apologize for the incon Virginia B. Jacobson senior citizen program, has retail and my hours have been Community Center for more Consumers Energy and venience this has caused our Jacobson, 78, of Troy, died Feb. 21. about 15-20 younger families cut. I'm not working full- information at (734) 595- Westland's public service residents, but shutting off the K receiving food commodities, time," said one woman, 46. 0288, Ext. 221. For Garden employees worked through the gas main was a necessary step Marjorle L. Kietzer Stepanian estimated. Her friend, a 50-year-old City residents, stop by the day to fix the problem and in ensuring the safety of those Kietzer, 85, died Feb. 27. "That's partly a change. I woman, said this was her sec Maplewood Center office or restore heat to the homes, in the affected area," Wild said. R opened the program up to all ond month getting food. She call (734) 793-1850. according to Mayor William "We are, however, impressed Doris M. Rehburg ages a few years," she said. said works one day a week as a Wild's office. with the timely response of Rehburg, 77, died Feb. 23. "I'm open-minded to doing cleaner, her husband is retired [email protected] | (734) 953-2103 Consumers Energy workers Consumers Energy and our Donald William Robinson helped residents restart their workers at DPS." Robinson, 60, of Birmingham, died Feb. furnace pilot lights, and the During business hours, resi 24. city made sure homes received dents who have questions lier denied any wrongdoing. $2,000 check after she letters explaining what had should contact the public serv "This is just not right" she received a $1,000 check happened, Buford said. ice department at (734) 728- Stump, 79, of Grosse He, died Feb. 19. FROM PAGE Al had said after Bokos ordcrrJ from Cramior Oncza and The gas line rupture 1770. her to stand trial. coincidentally went to the occurred near the same area After hours, they should call Complete paid obituaries can be found Court testimony during a same bank teller the follow where the city last week had a (734) 467-3245, Buford said. inside today's newspaper in Passages to stand trial by Westland Feb. 1 court hearing indicat ing day to cash it. water main break, he said. on page A12. District Judge C. Charles ed that Cramier-Oncza "I was shocked. I started While repairing the water [email protected] I (734) 953-2110 Bokos. deposited $2,000 in FSS crying," she testified during main, city workers had noticed "I believe the plea validates funds into her personal bank the Feb. 1 preliminary hear the police department's posi account and then turned ing. tion that Ms. Cramier-Oncza over just $1,000 to. client Cramier-Oncza has been violated the public trust," Yolanda Parker. dismissed from her Dorsey Westland Police Chief Daniel In court, Parker said her Center job. She also has sent PPtPembroke Primary Care Pfannes said. "I am pleased name had been forged on the a letter to Mayor William that justice has been served $2,000 check. A bank teller Wild to resign her appointed and that this case can be put also testified that Cramier- position on the Westland to rest" Oncza came to the bank and Historical Commission. 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(734) 591-7279 or by e-mail at sma- March 7 - Basic Photography, 7-9 p.m. Dyer Senior Adult Center offers activi Fibromyalgia ' [email protected]. For more' and Introduction to Wines, 7-9 p.m. ties Monday-Thursday at the center, on The Great Lakes Fibromyalgia and CFS" information, call (734) 953-2112. March 10 - Jewelry and Beading 1,10 Marquette between Wayne and Association Support Group meets 1-3 a.m.-noon; Writer's Workshop, noon-2 Newburgh roads. Mondays, Senior p.m. the first Thursday of each month. p.m.; Basic Word Processing, 10 a.m.- UPCOMING EVENTS Chorus at 1:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, arts, at Merriman Road Baptist Church on noon, and Basic Windows XP, 12:30-2:30 crafts and needlework at 9:30 a.m.; Merriman south of Ford. There are Court Justice to talk p.m. Wednesdays, kitchen band, 10 a.m., guest speakers and discussion on a . Michigan Supreme Court Justice March 14 - How to be a Solid Facilitator bingo at 1 p.m.; Thursdays, ceramics, variety of topics. There is no member-:. Marilyn Kelly will be the guest speaker and Presenter, 7-9 p.m., and Great arts, crafts at 9:30 a.m. ship fee, however a small donation is; at a luncheon meeting of the League Wines You've Never Heard Of, 7-9 p.m. greatly appreciated. Call Lucy Rowley \ . of Women Voters of Northwest Wayne March 17 - Jewelry and Beading II, 10 FOR YOUR HEALTH at (734) 462-1768. -: County on Saturday, March 10, at the a.m.-l p.m., and Smart Choices for Civic Center Library. Personal Finance, 10 a.m.-noon. Eating Disorders HISTORIC The public is invited to attend the For registration information, call the Get help, get real information and real event, which begins at 12:15 p.m.. A Office of Continuing Education and expectations, at an eating disorder Pioneer trek modest lunch will be offered; $5 dona Professional Studies at (734) 432-5804. support group which meets 7-8:30 p.m. The Nankin Township Pioneer Trek has. tion requested. Crafters wanted Wednesday in the auditorium of been designed to introduce travelersX For more information, contact Paula Crafters and vendors are wanted for a Garden City Hospital, 6245 Inkster to the history of the area. Travelers will Bowman at (734) 455-4726. spring craft show and bazaar at the Road, Garden City. All meetings are visit sites that affected the develop AAUW's'The Petticoat Ladies' Inkster Recreational Center, at 2025 closed - for people of all ages with eat ment of Westiand as a community. The American Association of Middlebelt The show will be 1-6 p.m. ing disorders and are free of charge. Those who complete the trek will , University Women (AAUW) will host a Saturday, April 28. Cost is $30 per Family and friends support is on the receive an embroidered patch. To start public performance by "The Petticoat booth. Send an e-maii second Wednesday of the month while the trek, first visit the Westiand • • Ladies" at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 13, toVdotsonftwmi.rr.com or call (734) parents support is on the fourth Historical Museum and pick up a pack at Fox Run Retirement Community, 595-1083 for an application. Wednesday of the month. For more et. The museum is at 857 N.Wayne -. 4100013 Mile Road, Novi (just west of Genealogy workshop information, call Darlene at (734) 324- Road and is open 1-4 p.m. Saturdays, M-5). Beth Ann Knisely, (248) 305- The Livonia Civic Center Library and 3089. except before a holiday. The trek is 8992. the Western Wayne County Advocacy group sponsored by the Westiand Historical . Sportsmen's Banquet Genealogical Society wiil host a free The Wayne-Westland Alliance for the Commission and the Friends of the ., The Metro-West Steelheaders will hold beginning genealogy workshop from Mentally III, a self-help and advocacy Westiand Museum. For information, call their 22nd annual Sportsmen's 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 3, at group, meets at 7 p.m. the first and (734)326-1110. ;• Banquet at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 10, the library. Registration begins at third Thursday of the month at St. Friends of Eloise PHOTO BY SHARON LEMIEUX at Roma Banquets, 32550 Cherry Hill, 8:30 a.m. A beginner's genealogy John's Episcopal Church, 555 S. Wayne The Friends of Eloise group meets 6 Garden City. There will a silent auction packet will be $5. Topics include Road, at Bayview, Westiand. For more p.m. the third Tuesday of the month in featuring wildlife prints that are Census Records, Cemetery Records, In rehearsal information, call (734} 362-8825. the dining room of the Kay Beard \, framed, matted, signed and numbered, Libraries/Archives, and Immigration Level 2 student Tanis Daniels-Wanamaker and (eve! 5 student T'nai TOPS Building', on Michigan between and prizes like choice of firearm val and Naturalization. Contact Sue Sanders, both from Westiand, watch as kids rehearse for the Gaudior TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) No. Middlebelt and Merriman. All are wel Cromwell at (248) 477-5846 or Brenda ued at more than $1,250, more than 50 Academy ail-school talent show. Gaudior Academy, located at 28 meets at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at come. For information, call Jo Johnson, Halseth at (734) 513-0619. Register at brand named shotguns, muzzle loaders Middlebelt and Avondale Roads, is hosting its annual auction 1:30-6 Good Shepherd Reformed Church, (734) 522-3918. (734) 466-2197 by March 1. and riffles, an assortment of fishing p.m. Saturday, March 3. Admission is free. Two cash door-prizes to 6500 N. Wayne Road, Westiand. Weigh- Friends of Museum and hunting supplies, charter trips for "Eat for Education" be given away during the day. For more information, call (313) 792- in is 6-6:45 p.m. For more information, Friends of the Westiand Historical salmon and walleye and rods and reels. "Eat for Education" Taste Fest with 9444. call Jackie at (734) 722-7225. Museum meet at 7 p.m. the second All guns supplied by Michi-Gun. Tickets Silent Auction will be hosted by Menopause & More Tuesday each month except December are $35 each and include buffet meal Academic Pathways Cooperative A Menopause & More support group at the Collins House, located at the / • and open bar. Tickets must be pur Preschool, at 30330 Schoolcraft Road for women meets 7-9 p.m. the first museum complex, 857 N. Wayne Road.' chased in advanced, and are available in Livonia, 6-8:30 p.m. Saturday, March Call Jim Franklin at (734) 595-8119. , by calling Randy Emery at (734) 368- the retreat theme is "With Mary on the - support group meets 12:30 p.m. every Wednesday of the month in Classroom 10. Tickets are $10,.as a fund-raiser for 7360 (cell) or (734) 332-6044 or by e- way of the Cross." It will be presented Friday at the Friendship Center, 1119 N. 2 of the west addition of the Marian Everyone is welcome. 'the school. Local restaurants and bak mail at [email protected]. by the Rev. Charles Fox, associate pas Newburgh, Westiand. Participants Women-Center of St. Mary Mercy eries will serve signature dishes, Proceeds go to MUCC Camp for Kids, ' tor of Our Lady of Sorrows. To register, share information and meet others. Hospital, 36475 Five Mile, Livonia. No ^ORGANIZATIONS while the auction features hotel pack Michigan rivers and lakes to support call (734) 432-5524 or send an e-mail to Those interested in joining can be registration is necessary, and the ages/weekend getaways/spa pack future fishing projects, and private [email protected]. by Feb. 27. Walk- scheduled on a bus route for trans group is free of charge. For more infor Toastmasters ages, etc. (734) 261-9540 or visit acad- organizations in their endeavors to in registration will be accepted, the fee portation. For information, call (734) mation, call (734) 655-1100. The Westiand Easy Talkers emicpathways.tripod.com. • make Michigan a better place to enjoy . is $22. 722-7632. Support group Toastmasters Club can help people' the great outdoors. VNA volunteers Hearing checks A support group for people with chron overcome their fear of speaking in The Visiting Nurse Association of FOR SENIORS Every third Tuesday of each month, a ic illness meets on Fridays every other front of people by teaching public ,.. Academic Pathways Southeast Michiganls hospice program representative from Personalized week, at the Westside Mental Health speaking in a friendly and supportive ' Academic Pathways Cooperative needs compassionate volunteers to Friendship Center Hearing Care of Westiand will check Services, 32932 W. Warren, Suite 103, atmosphere. The club meets at 6:30', Preschool, at 30330 Schoolcraft in comfort and support patients at the The Senior Resources Department and clean hearing aids free, 2-3 p.m. by Westiand. The support group is a serv p.m. Monday Cozy Corner Family Livonia, will host an open house form end of life in Wayne, Oakland and (Friendship Center), 1119 N. Newburgh, appointment only. Call (734) 722-7632 ice of Awareness Counseling Services. Dining, 35111W. Michigan Ave. at Wayne 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, March 6. Enroll in Macomb counties. In as little as 2-4 Westiand, offers a variety of programs for more information. There is a $10 for each meeting which Road, Wayne. For more information, classes Tuesday and Thursday morn hours per week, volunteers can pro for older adults. The Web site Exercise will be facilitated by a professional. For call Vicki Brannon at (734) 467-7224 or ings for 3-year-olds, and Monday, vide companionship, write a memoir, www.ci.westland.mi.us offers more Simply Jazzercise is designed for exer more information, call (734) 513-8295 Curt Gottlieb at (734) 525-8445. Wednesday and Friday mornings for 4- provide respite for family members or information. Call (734) 722-7632. cisers older than 50. The program pro or (313) 562-2800. Suburban; GOP Women's Club year-olds. Potty training not required; provide office support. A free 15-hour Senior dinners vides a low to moderate workout. The AIM The.Suburban Republican Women's certified teacher. (734) 459-6689 or comprehensive training program is The Wayne Ford Civic League hosts exercise improves strength, flexibility, Anxiety or panic attacks? AIM Club will host immigration attorney provided. The next training session is visitacademicpathways.tripod.com. Senior Dinner Dances with live balance, posture, coordination and car (Agoraphobics In Motion) meets at 7:30 Kathleen Poppenger answering ques 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 10,17. All training entertainment several times each diovascular endurance. It incorporates p.m. Thursdays at Faith Lutheran tions on America's problems with ille takes place at the Visiting Nurse Dr. Carol A. Fischer wiil present a free month for couples and singles 50 simple dance routines with walking or Church, 30000 Five Mile, between gal immigration at a dinner at 6:30 , Association of Southeast Michigan workshop, Eat Your Way Thin, 6 p.m. years and older. The cost is $8 dona jogging patterns and resistance exer Middlebelt and Merriman in Livonia. p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, at the Pick-A- headquarters at 25900 Greenfield Tuesday, March 6, at the Noble Library, tion for members of the league and $l6 cises. Wear loose-fitting clothing and AIM is a support group for those work Bone Restaurant, 30325 Six Mile Road Road, Suite 600. For more information 32910 Plymouth Road, Livonia. Learn donation for nonrmembers. All dances comfortable shoes, Light weights and ing on recovery from anxiety disorder in Livonia. Cost is $18. For reservations or to register, call (800) 882-5720, Ext. an exercise mat are suggested. Classes why diets do not work, ways to avoid start at noon and run until 3-3:30 p.m. or phobias. Call (248) 547-0400. and menu choice, call (248) 320-5473. 8361 or visit the Web site at are 10:15 a.m. Monday, 5 p.m. weight gain and how to lose weight Meals include beer, wine, and fountain Childbirth classes • Visitors and guests welcome. www.vna.org. Wednesday, 10:15 a.m. Friday, at $3 per with diet/nutrition and exercise. Learn pop. For information and schedules, Garden City Hospital, on Inkster Road Vietnam Vets call (734) 728-5010 person per class. Sign up at the front what to eat, when to eat, how to eat, Explore Girl Scouting at Maplewood, is sponsoring classes The Plymouth-Canton Vietnam desk at the Westiand Friendship Center Learn why eating fat will not make you Girls ages 5-17 can discover how much Crochet & Knit for parents of newborns, weekend Veterans of America, Chapter 528, or call (734) 722-7632. fat. . Girl Scouts has to offer all. Scouting A crochet and knit group meets 9:30 childbirth instruction, a refresher meet at 7:30 p.m. the second Monday Fischer also present Less Stress with isn't just about camping and cookies a.m. every Friday at the Friendship Travel Group childbirth education course and a new of every month at the Plymouth VFW Pressure Point 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, anymore. Girls learn a lot about them Center on Newburgh near Marquette, The Friendship Travel Group, meets 1 support group for expectant teens. For Post 6695, on S. Mill Street, just north March 7, at Contours Express, 6558 selves and the world around them, Beverly Kaminski is the instructor. p.m. the second Friday of each month information on programs, call (734) of Ann Arbor Road. If you served in the Wayne Road in Westiand. Participants form lasting friendships, become more Participants should bring a type "G" (unless a large event is scheduled) in 458-4330.. U.S. military between 1964 and 1975, will learn to perform a 5-10 minute confident, independent, helpful and crochet hook. Those interested can the Westiand Friendship Center, 1119 N. Childbirth Association even, if not, "in country" (combat massage therapy technique that can • resourceful. Through Girl Scouting, sign up at the center's front desk or Newburgh. Programs include celebra- Classes for childbirth preparation are zone) you are still eligible to become a be used to relieve headaches, neck girls learn the importance of communi call (734)722-7632. ' tion of birthdays, door prizes, descrip offered at several Wayne County loca member.. Visit the Web site at ty service and challenge themselves tension, and stress. Bring a partner. Visually Impaired tion of new classes or programs, tions. Morning and evening classes are www.mihometown.com/oe/Plymouth Seating is limited for both workshops, and develop value systems they use The Visually Impaired Persons (ViPs) speakers from tour companies, reservations are requested. Call (734) the rest of their lives. See what Girl 425-8588. Scouts has to offer. Call (800) 49- CITYOFWESTLAND Mini courses SCOUT (497-2688.) RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL Madonna University is offering a vari Lenten retreat 2007 SCHEDULE FOR BOARD OF ety of mini courses through its Office Madonna University will hold a Lenten CITY OF GARDEN CITY REVIEW MEETINGS of Continuing Education and Retreat 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 2007 BOARD OF REVIEW DATES Professional Studies. On tap are: March 3, at the University Center, 14221 RESIDENTIAL Tuesday, March 13 March 2 - Buying, Selling and Shipping Levan. The cost is $18 and $10 for stu 1:00 - 4:00 P.M. 5:30 - 8:30 P.M. Wednesday, March 14 9:30 A.M.-12:00 Noon 1:30 - 4:00 P.M. on eBay, 10 a.m.-noon and 2-4 p.m. Free dents, faculty and staff and includes Thursday, March 15 1:00-4:00 P.M. 5:30 - 8:30 P.M. and open to the public. lunch. Sponsored by Campus Ministry, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO all property owners of the City of Friday, March 16 9:30 AM.-12:00 noon 1:30 - 4:00 P.M. Garden City that the Board of Review will meet in session on the following date and time to examine the assessment roll for the COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL current year: CITYOFWESTLAND Friday, March 16 9:30 A.M. -12:00 Noon 1:30 - 4:00 P.M. Tuesday March 6,2007 9:00 a.m. SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES CALL (734) 467-8160 TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT MTG. 4 -2/20/07 The Board of Review will meet in session on the following days and times to hear appeals on the 2007 assessment roll: Board of Review Meetings will be held at Presiding: Council President Pickering Westiand City Hall Present: Godbout, Graundstadt, Johnson, Kehrer, Reeves, NOTE: Meetings located in THE GARDEN CITY POLICE 2nd Floor - Council Chambers Stottlemyer. DEPARTMENT CONFERENCE ROOM with late night 36601 Ford Eoad 66-Approved minutes of regular mtg held 2/5/07 appointments on Tuesday & Wednesday Westiand, MI 48185 -Approved Motor City Chapter Ride for Life 6-9-07. Written Appeals Must Be Received by 2:00 P.M. on -Approved Lions Club fundraisers 4/27/07-5/5/07 and 11/25/07-12/ Monday March 12, 2007 9:00 am-5:00 pm Friday, March 16,2007 24/07. Tuesday March 13,2007 1:00 pm-9:00 pm -Approved revised prepared resolution approving the hiring Wednesday March 14,2007 1:00 pm-9:00 pm Publish: March 1 & 8,2007 OEOswsee: consultant by Western Wayne 800 MHZ Digital Comm. Syst. Assoc. Thursday March 15,2007 9:00 am-5:00 pm 68-Approved purchase agrmnt ext, Parcels #083-99-0027-001, 083- Friday March 16,2007 9:00 am-5:00 pm 99-0029-001', 086-01-0787-002,083-01-0791-003, 083-01-0793-000. 69-Approved rev. Site Plan for proposed storage garage & dumpster GARDEN CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT enclosures, Hunter's West Apartments, 6501 Yale, n. w. cor of Yale & APPEALS BY APPOINTMENT or WRITE-IN. Write-ins must 6000 MIDDLEBELT Hunter Ave., w/contingencies. be received by Monday, March 12,2007. 70- Approved revised Site Plan for Brookfield Phase II, Brookfield GARDEN CITY, M148135 Planned Unit Development, Parcel #050-99-0005-007, 051-99-0054- Tentative ratios and factors for the 2007 tax year are: The following vehicles have been deemed abandoned and will be 701 & -702 and 0057-001, n. side of Cherry Hill Road, w. of John sold at public auction on Tuesday, March 6, 2007 at 9:00 A.M. The Hix Rd, NW-18/SW-19, w/contingencies. CLASS PRELIMINARY PROJECTED auction is to be held at Westiand Car Care Towing, 6375 Hix Rd., 71-Approved land division, Parcels #069-99-0005-001 & -0006-003, ASSESSMENT EQUALIZATION Westiand, MI 48185. e. side of Merriman Rd, s. of Cherry Hill Rd, w/contingencies. RATIO FACTOR 72-Grants Special Land Use for proposed auto repair & sales, Please Note: The bidding will start at the towing and storage 38276 Abruzzi Drive, Parcel #052-05-0021-000, e. side of Abrazzi Commercial 49.43% 1.0000 charges. Dr., e. of Hix Rd, s. of Ford Rd., w/contingencies. Industrial 47.28 % 1.0575 YEAR & MAKE STYLE VTN# 74- Confirmed appt. of D. Niemiec to Westiand LOCC, term ending Residential 49.05 % 1.0100 2/20/14. 1997 JEEP SW 1J4FY29P9VP490266 1 Personal Property 50.00% 1.0000 1995 CHEVY CAVALIER 75- Confirmed appt. of L. Marvaso to Westiand LOCC, term ending 4DR 1G1JC5244S7138183 " ,1995 CHEVROLET 2/20/14. SW 1GBEG25KXSF182446 ' Taxes are paid on TAXABLE value, which is the lower assessed 1995 CHRYSLER LHS 4DR 2C3HD56F6SH526572 ; 76- Confirmed appt. of W. Wild as delegate to CWCSA, term ending value or capped value, unless there is a property transfer. The 1997 DODGE RAM PU 3B7HC13Y5VG801463 • 6/30/07. capped value is based on the CPI (Consumer Price Index), which 1992 DODGE SW 2B4GH4533NR550935 < 77- Confirmed appt. of S. Chopek to Brownfield Redevelopment will increase 3.7% for 2007. As a' result, all Taxable Values will 1994 FORD TAURUS Authority, term ending 2/20/10. increase 3.7% unlpss, there has been a transfer of ownership or an SW 1FALP5745RG167236 . 1992 FORD T-BIRD 78-Approved the Rev. Appointed Officials & Mayor's OfcPay/ addition to the property. 2DR 1FAPP64R2NH159333 2004 FORD EXPEDITION Benefit Pkg. Plan for 1/1/07 thru 12/31/07. SW 1FMFU18L64LA86806 1989 FORD SW 1FDEE14N5KHB05829 79-Approved checklist: $823,353.61 and Prepaid: $4,370,927.77. The 2007 Assessment Roll will be open for inspection from March 7, 80- Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. 1991 FORD TAURUS 4 DR 1FACP50U2MG101715 2007 through March 9,2007 in the assessment office from 8:30 a.m: 1994 MERCURY to 12:30 p. m. And 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.. SW 4M2DV11W9RDJ61328 1997 PLYMOUTH 4 DR 1P3EJ46X5VN709371. 1999 PLYMOUTH 4 DR 1P3EJ46C6XN611207 CHARLES W. PICKERING EILEEN DEHART ALLYSON BETTIS 2000 PONTIAC 2 DR 1G2NW12E4YM710692 -« Council President City Clerk TEASURER-CLERK 1998 VOLKSWAGEN 4 DR 3VWSA81H3WM126462 "< 1993 NISSAN Publis: March 1,2007 Publish: February 25, March 1 & 4,2007 4 DR 1N4EB31F1PC72237K\ Publish: March 1,2007 PageA8 Thursday, March 1,2007 The Observer & Eccentric Newspapers www.hometownlife.com OUR VIEWS District shines with new honors ; In the span of just five days, two Wayne-Westland Community schools collected prestigious state hon ors. On Feb. 12, members of the William D. Ford Career Technical Center were at the 2007 Michigan Career Education Conference in Detroit to receive one of only two Excellence in Practice Awards presented by the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth's Bureau of Career Education Programs. x The award recognized the rigor, relevance, relation ships and results of the staff's and students' work on the Innovative Vehicle Design car, Thunderbolt II, built through a Convergence Education Foundation program. On Feb. 16, the district also received word that for the second time in as many years, one of its elemen- taries — Walker-Winter in Canton —- had been named by the state Board of Education as a Michigan Blue Ribbon Exemplary School. The school follows in the footsteps of Edison Elementary in Westland, which won its Blue Ribbon designation in 2005. For years, the Wayne-Westland district has. labored in the shadows of neighboring districts that are seen as academically superior, offering programs and opportunities to students that have translated into better MEAP scores and state and national honors. Neither one of these awards are gimmes. It took hard work on the part of the staff, students and par ents to achieve them. It took a school district commit LETTERS ted to being the best it can be. New and improved schools with the latest technolo Death of 'the King' in our community, which includes the this, but if that is the mentality the people gy, athletic facilities that rival those of small colleges When I was a kid growing up, my dad governance of our library, have been dis have,then we are seriously doomed. and curriculum aligned to meet state standards are told me about this guy who had four peo charging their duty to the library and the People need to recognize the fact that just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what ple on his team and would go all over the taxpayers. the governor is going to great lengths to Wayne-Westland has done to set itself apart from its world and beat FULL softball teams. He A good deal has been said about the secure jobs for the people of Michigan. It neighbors. told me he struck out Hall of Famers Ted behavior of the Library Board and some of has to be understood that the mess we And these two awards are a testament to efforts. Williams, Willie Mays and Roberto its members, but I suspect there are other now face is NOT the result of bad leader We congratulate the William D. Ford Career Clemente among others. elected officials whose behavior regarding ship from Gov. Granholm or the Technical Center and Walker-Winter Elementary Needless to say I thought my dad was the library has contributed to the present Democrats. If you will recall, it was then School on their achievements. What they have accom crazy. situation. If, as I understand it, both the Gov. John Engler who brokered all of the deals for his party! plished clearly shows the district was on target when The man's name was Eddie Feigner of mayor and council play a part in the appointment of members of the Library it adopted the motto of "Great futures start right "The King and His Court." He passed We have gone through the Engler Era, Board. Then they, by their inaction, have here." away on Feb, 9, and though I knew he had but now face the reality for what he did to ill health for the last several years, it still condoned the foolishness that has gone on this state and needless to say the ongoing came as a shock. for the last two years. problems that the "Resident of the White I had the pleasure of meeting him sev- • What motivates this willingness to House" is continuing to inflict on the eral times. The last time I saw him he was allow continual chaos in the governance of American people. signing his book, From an Orphan to a the library? The citizens of this communi If your husband or anyone is having Senate GOP must King, which was published by immortal ty are paying for the library. I for one trouble finding work, then the next time Investments in Wayne. What a book, great would like to see our mayor and council vou see someone driving an import, savto story. If you get a chance and want to read get off their several duffs and demonstrate them "Hey, THANK YOU for putting " some great stories, get the book. I read it some of the leadership they tried to con AMERICANS out of work!" in about two hours, I couldn't put it down. vince us they possessed when they wanted I won't let anyone park an import in my Senate Republicans have rejected Gov. Jennifer But my best memory of him was when us to vote for them. driveway! This state CAN and WILL pull Granholm's 2007 budget proposal that would combine they came to Westland a number of years Jim Cook through! It is the PEOPLE of this great budget cuts and an excise tax on services to balance the ago, and I was asked to play against him. I Westland state that will see Michigan through these current fiscal year budget. jumped at the chance. I love softball. tough times. Sen. Majority Leader Mike Bishop (R-Rochester) says Well, we had a team, well, 10 people Yes to HEART for Women Act Our Democrats in Lansing are working that Senate Republicans have found enough spending anyway. They had one outfielder, one extremely hard to push ahead and get our cuts to deal with this year's $800 million state budget shortstop/third baseman and one first Heart disease and strokes kill more state back on track. I am confident that deficit without raising taxes or reducing the school foun baseman. We played the game on the women in Michigan than the next five with people like Sen. Glenn Anderson, dation grant in the middle of the school year. John Glenn football field. As the pitcher causes of death combined. The harsh real Reps. Richard LeBlanc and Marc ; That's great news. Nobody likes to pay taxes. School was pitching from second base and strik ity of this statistic is heart disease is not Corriveau who represent this area, we can officials'will be delighted that their piece of the state pie ing everyone out, I can honestly say that I only the No. 1 killer of women in our state, sleep safely knowing that they are fighting will be preserved. fouled off two pitches before I sat down. but in the whole country. for ALL of us! They beat us like they beat everyone. I could've been part of that statistic. At I don't have any easy answers for the So where are these cuts going to be made? Health care What a day. and pension benefits for legislators? Trimming road and age 53,1 suffered a massive heart attack letter writer. I can only offer to you that things WILL GET BETTER. It may take bridge projects? Dropping community grants for police Some of the stories are incredible, and while driving home from the office. My you will find them in the book. He pitched family was told I probably wouldn't make some time, but it will'get better. We need and fire? Closing state parks? against some of the GREATEST MAJOR it through the night. Swift thinking on my to support those who we voted to repre Bishop won't say. He doesn't want the proposal "negoti LEAGUE baseball players of all time and part saved my life, but it was a rude awak sent us to get the job done„and they will. ated in the media." sat them down also, so I truly felt like a ening to discover that 1 out of 3 women Ask yourself this: What has Thaddeus But the time has come to. let the people of Michigan in king having faced the "King and His die of heart disease every minute due to McCotter and George W. done for you on the secret. If the Republicans in the Senate say they Court." lack of education and appropriate health lately? All I can see is that they are letting can provide a more efficient, streamlined, less-expensive Eddie gave me first base that day and care. the big oil companies once again stuff and responsive state government, then tell us how to do signed it, and then told me that was the That's why I am a strong supporter of their pockets with my money when I pay it. If they can eliminate unnecessary programs or priva closest anyone had seen of it all day. I still the HEART for Women Act — bipartisan at the pump! tize services at a cost savings, let's get the details. have it. federal legislation aimed at reducing I wish you well, and honestly do hope . The residents of Michigan have a right to know, under My thoughts go out to Anne Marie, his death and disability from heart disease, that your husband will be able to find stand and .discuss whatever plans the governor or the wife, and the Court, Rich and everyone stroke and other cardiovascular diseases work soon. state Legislature have for their tax dollars. They have a else over the years. Eddie may be gone but in women. Here's an idea: Instead of blaming the right to raise questions, shout hurray or give a Bronx he will never be forgotten. Rest in peace. The HEART for Women Act governor, why don't you call George W. cheer to whatever ideas the governor and the Legislature Bud Somerville (www.heartforwomen.org) would improve and tell him you want a job? This is the propose. Westland the prevention, diagnosis and treatment number: (202) 456-1414, or try (202) \ Granholm has done her part; she's put forward an of cardiovascular diseases in women by 456-1111. If you would like to send a fax: (202) 456-2461. interesting and controversial plan for this year and next. Thanks for participating educating both women and health care ; It is now incumbent upon legislators from the gover providers with prevention programs using Mark Blackwell nor's party and the opposition to work with the governor I would like to thank everybody that the most effective treatments for women. Wayne toward a reasonable compromise. participated and helped our "Bowling For The bill would also tighten Food and Drug Administration requirements for • In an interview last week with the Lansing State Homeless Veterans." We raised close to $1,500. Again, thanks and I will sending gender-specific reported data on heart Journal, Granholm said: "I put out the best plan that we out the information on our next fund-rais medication in clinical trials and expand came up with after a lot of hard work. The Legislature er. Help Us Help Our Heroes! WISEWOMAN, a screening program for refuses it. They have to put out specifics about what they uninsured and underinsured women. Scott Romp We welcome your letters to the editor. Please jvduld find acceptable and then we negotiate. I'm not We have to stop thinking of heart dis going to continue to put out different plans on the hopes public relations include your name, address and phone number Veteran's Haven ease, strokes and other cardiovascular dis that something will fly. They've got to tell us what they eases as a "man's disease" They are killing for verification. We ask that your letters be 400 words or less. We may edit for clarity, space and will do..." Must take action our mothers, sisters and friends while * Now is the time. Let's hear the details. there is so much more Congress could do. content. Something is bothering me concerning I urge our lawmakers to co-sponsor the the problems that have occurred with our HEART for Women Act and help us save library. It is not the building, which is lives. We don't want to be No. 1 anymore! Letters to the editor Westland Observer WESTLAND quite impressive and bears the name of a Susan Dubitt political leader who was highly regarded West Bloomfield 36251 Schoolcraft locally and in the State Legislature. If my Livonia, Mi 48150 memory of him is at all accurate, I suspect PUBLISHED THURSDAY AND SUNDAY the senator would be saddened by the sit Fax: uation in which his namesake institution In response to the letter, "Nothing to (734)591-7279 . c"3GAf*JETT finds itself. offer" let me say this: First of all, I do not Sue Mason Susan Rosiek Peter Neifl My concern has to do with the Way the, think that we "are living in a black-hole" E-mail: as you have put it. I apologize for saying Community Editor Executive Editor Vice Presidlnt people who sought positions of leadership [email protected] General Manager Hugh Gallagher Marty Carry Managing Editor Advertising Director Richard Aginian - Publisher Emeritus "These people have a right to speak, and you're not supposed to sue people for speaking.... It seems to be intended to Our fundamental purposes are to enhance the lives of our shut them up, and this is not what the legal system is for." readers, nurture the hometowns we serve and contribute to the business success of our customers. T.J. Andrews, a Traverse City attorney representing a citizens group that opposes the Maida Woods project www.hometownlife.com OTHER OPINIONS Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, March t, 2007 (W) iy LETTERS Sm kefree sewers. Clean water is not a renewable W3V tO find 3 SOlUtiOn fOr IrdQ I ° workplaces needed Support Michigan resource! / • 1 ThfThei AmericaAmerican T.nnLung? AssociatioAssnciflt.ionh off Our Michigan economeconon y depends on What kirid of legacy are we leaving for Michigan (ALAM) wholeheartedly sup the success of the American auto com-' our grandchildren? he House of Representatives recently debated the Iraq ports Michigan House Bill 4163 and panies. Tom Stone war and cast a vote on a nonbinding resolution express Senate Bills 0109 and 0110 which call The survival of your business, the sur Clarks-ton. Ting opposition to President George Bush's new troop for prohibiting smoking in workplaces, vival of your job, the resale value of your strategy. I voted against this resolution. Here's why: including restaurants and bars. home and the supply of jobs available Two cents too much The vast majority of Americans are of two minds when it In our effort to prevent lung disease for your kids after graduation, all comes to Iraq. We want the war to end as soon as possible, and promote lung health, we believe depend on the success of Michigan's Hello, is anyone listening? (The pro- § but we want to be supportive of the brave men and women that everyone is entitled to breathe core industries — General Motors, Ford posed state tax on services) is not 2 who are fighting for our country in Iraq. We want our smokefree air in the public arena. Why? and their suppliers. cents. It is 2 percent. It is $1.47 billion. troops to come home, but we want them to return in victo The effects of secondhand smoke are If you have bought a foreign vehicle, Yes that is a 'B,' for fiscal year 2008. K ry, not defeat. devastating: you have supported the economies of That is the number we need to be think^f The war has taken a wrong turn. Mistakes have been Exposure to secondhand smoke is the Japan, Germany, Korea, etc. You have ing about. made and the status quo is not acceptable. second leading cause of preventable sent Michigan jobs and Michigan wealth Sure it may not impact the "average" We need a new direction in Iraq that results death in Michigan. Between 1,400 and out of our country. resident, but let's think about how it will in the Iraqi government taking responsibili 2,500 adults, children and babies in Even if the foreign vehicle is built affect businesses in our state. ty for the security of their country. Michigan die each year from exposure to elsewhere in the U.S., Michigan jobs go Rumor has it that DaimlerChrysler is 'v The vast majority of Americans and their secondhand smoke. to that state and the profits go to a for looking to build a new engine plant - - representatives in Congress agree with these Children and adolescents exposed to eign company and economy. The lack of somewhere in southeast Michigan. Let's » W " ^k statements. We also need to acknowledge secondhand smoke are at increased risk support for the Michigan auto compa say for easy math that the cost of the -& ^Bb- ^ffl that important things have been accom- of asthma, ear infections, colds and nies is even forcing them to relocate "services" part of that plant construction}; mm?* JBKBI Pushed in Iraq. pneumonia. operations and seek suppliers outside, of is $10 million. So now let's add .02 on U Our military deposed one of the most bru Secondhand smoke is a known cause our country. every dollar of services DCX will have to * Joe tal dictators the world has ever known. of cancer in humans. In women, lung Michigan residents who drive foreign pay for the privilege of doing business in Knollenberg Saddam Hussein was a menace to his own cancer kills nearly 70,000 per year, vehicles are damaging their own econo Michigan. u people and a threat to our friend and ally, more than breast, cervical and ovarian my and needlessly jeopardizing their And let's see if we can add in the cost <,-. Israel. With Hussein gone, the Iraqis now have the oppor cancers combined. own financial future. of the lawyer who reviews the contractsy\ tunity to benefit from the freedom of democracy. It's time Secondhand smoke contains hundreds At the Detroit Auto Show, General the accountant that makes sure the for them to seize this historic moment and forge ahead of toxic or carcinogenic chemicals. Motors won "Best Car of the Year" and money trail is correct. Do you see how with democracy. Secondhand smoke exposure causes "Best Truck of the Year." this can impact the state? ,.;, The war is unpopular, but those of us in elected office disease and premature death in children Our Michigan auto companies have Now perhaps DCX might look a little1 i' need to act responsibly and understand that the stakes are and adults who do not smoke. products that can compete with the best south of the border line — in, say, high for America. Secondhand smoke causes about in the world. When you buy or lease Toledo. £ With the election behind us, it's time for partisanship to 3,400 lung cancer deaths in adult non- your next vehicle, support your own They know right off the bat they can •' end and for the statesmanship to begin. smokers in the U.S. each year. economy. save a couple of hundred grand and I Nonbinding resolutions that have no bearing on whether Nonsmokers exposed to secondhand JackOrava am sure that is not even close to the real'' additional troops will be sent to Iraq are counterproduc smoke at work are at increased risk for Bloomfield Hills number, since I have no idea how much tive. They will not bring our troops home quicker. And they adverse health effects. this venture might actually cost. will not defend our long-term national security interests in Levels of environmental tobacco Protect our lakes Seems logical to me that businesses the Middle East. smoke in restaurants and bars were would be avoiding the state of Michigan" The Democrat majority needs to work with Republicans found to be two to five times higher I recently returned from a vacation on as a place to do business even more than' and President Bush to find bipartisan solutions for Iraq. than in residences with smokers and the southern Florida Gulf coast where they do now. So rather than think of it. Our troops, who sacrifice so much, deserve no less. two to six times higher than in office the beaches are seriously spoiled by as 2 cents on your dry cleaning or hair- - I am offering my conditional support to the Bush plan to workplaces. piles of "red algae." It is a nightmare, cut, let's use the more meaningful num-. send additional troops to Iraq in hopes of ending the sec We are working tirelessly to promote apparently resulting from the flow of ber $1.47 billion with a 'B' for fiscal year tarian violence in Baghdad. It's time for the Iraqi govern clean air, provide smoking cessation and manmade nutrients carried by the 20Q8. ment to step up to the plate. If we can help them do this prevention programs - especially keep Caloosahatchee River from Lake Before the folks in Lansing get their ;.: with a troop surge, it might be the quickest and best way to ing cigarettes out of the hands of chil Okeechobee. hands on any more of my money, I '; secure a victory in Iraq and bring our troops home. dren - and advancing the cause of Now, upon my return, I read that our would like to suggest the following: cut,.: My support for the president's new Iraq plan is condi women's lung health through our year lakes may be threatened by Hydrilla, a your spending; First off, let's cut one JV tional, not carte blanche. My patience is growing thin with long, statewide campaign called Catch dreaded water weed, which is aggres person from each legislator's staff, then) • the war. We need to see real progress on the ground soon. Your Breath. sive, fast-growing, and chokes out fish let's cut their office budget by another '' After the surge is complete and 90-120 days have passed, We call on our state legislators to con- and plant life while providing stagnant 20 percent and then let's eliminate all we will need to re-evaluate our options if progress has not - sider the health and well-being of all water that breeds mosquitoes. the perks. been made. Michigan citizens by holding public When will we learn to protect our pre I think if the residents of Michigan • Everything should be on the table at this point. But as we hearings and voting on smokefree legis cious waters for drinking and recre put our heads together, we could come move forward, one thing is certain: Democrats, lation. With the passage of such legisla ation? up with a long list of where legislators , Republicans and the president must put America and our tion, we can help improve lives, one We need to be much more cautious should cut first before we tax ourselves soldiers first and leave the politics behind. breath a time. about what we allow to be deposited in out of the red. Bipartisan cooperation is the only way to solve the prob Raymond J. Maloni our waterways, whether the source is Just say no to letting Jennifer give us lem of Iraq. CEO, what we put on our lawns and gardens, her 2 cents worth. American Lung Association of Michigan what we carry from lake to lake by not Linda M. 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It wasn't easy, but the state's No. i- "Garrett took the shot, it went offhis ranked hockey team cleared a major (MacEachern's) toe, I pulled it out and obstacle in its quest for a Division I state reached around " said the Churchill junior championship. forward. "It was a tough game because it's Livonia Churchill proved to be resilient a crosstown rival. It was a close game, but in a tight-checking 1-0 pre-regional tri those one-goal differentials are the best umph over rival Livonia Stevenson before games to play, especially when the goalie a near-capacity crowd Wednesday night gets the shutout. When we needed it the at Edgar Arena. most, Scott (Lewan) came up huge." Nathan Milam's second-period goal In two previous meetings, Stevenson proved to be the difference as the had earned a 2-2 tie and lost to the Chargers improved to 22-2-2 overall and Chargers, 4-2. Josh Perusse, a first-team advanced to the regional final against the "They're a good hockey team, they've All-Observer offensive line Royal Oak winner. (Game time is 7 p.m. proved it the last two games against us," man from Wayne Memorial, Saturday at the Dearborn Indoor Skating Mazzoni said of Stevenson. "We were for signed an NCAA Division II Center's Kilpatrick Arena.) tunate to get the puck to bounce our way." football letter of intent this Churchill netminder Scott Lewan The Chargers had the better chances, week with Nprthwood tu rned away all 22 shots in the victory, including a point-blank first-period shot University of the Great while his counterpart on the other end, by defenseman Andy LaBerge that Lakes Intercollegiate Drew MacEachern, was sharp in goal as bounced off the crossbar. Churchill, how Athletic Conference. well, making 27 saves. ever, found itself fighting off 5-on-3 situa The 6-foot-2, 250- Milam, a catalyst all night for the tions in both the first and second periods. pound senior excelled on Chargers on both ends of the ice. He Churchill racked up eight penalties both sides of the ball for helped secure the victory by sprinting the through two periods, while Stevenson the 5-4 Zebras. length of the ice and beating a Stevenson took six. Offensively, the All- defender to the puck in the waning sec "I think it was the hype, the emotion of Western Lakes Activities onds to nullify an icing call after the a big game," Mazzoni said. "The first peri Association selection had Spartans pulled their goaltender for the od was extremely slow and emotions got only two bad snaps all extra attacker with 1:26 to go. the best of us. We've gotten a lot of work season in Wayne's shotgun "Nate is an extremely dynamic play§r," on the penalty killing this year, and we've attack. Defensively, Churchill coach Pete Mazzoni said. "It's gotten pretty good at it. But your goalie is Perusse recorded 70 tack the way he should play every night. And if your best penalty killer because he can TOM HAWLEY j STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER les, including three sacks. he plays at that level, we're tough to beat." Churchill's Garrett Miencier (left) and Stevenson's Mark Bekkala battle along the boards for the He carries a 3.5 grade- Milam's game-winning goal came off a PLEASE SEE HOCKEY, B3 puck in Wednesday's Division I pre-regional clash at Edgar Arena. point average. Franklin All-WHAC Madonna University junior forward Martina, Franklin (Redford Union), Wayne boys earn tournament spot who averaged 17.7 points • State champs and 8.9 rebounds per t;J BY BRAD EMONS was not out of the realm of possi game, was named to tftK*- STAFF WRITER PREP BOWLING bility to make it that far. They did a first-team AII-Woiyerine> great job. They showed alot of Samarco's 3-point barrage Hoosier Conference in'HT In only its first season of varsity Other top scorers included junior heart after getting off to a slow women's basketball. boys bowling, Wayne Memorial Mike Solarz, 184-231-223—638; start." yields title for Schoolcraft Franklin, the eighth MU;.;; proved Saturday it belongs in the senior Trey Raynes, 217-224-190— Rival Westland John Glenn, player to surpass the 1,000- Division 1 team state tournament. 631; junior Eric Robertson, 202- which finished the regular season After a somewhat disappointing regular season, the point mark, recorded 13 The Zebras earned one of the 255-146—603; and junior Josh with a 10-3 dual-match record, Schoolcraft College men's basketball team brought double-doubles this season. three qualifying berths for the Gonzales, 203-2Q4-178—585. including 3-3 against WLAA home the Michigan Community College Athletic Freshman guard team finals Friday morning at Junior Cory Harden, who bowled teams, took sixth in the 14-team • Association tournament title trophy Saturday. Stephanie Piotrowski Sterling Heights' Sunnybrook two Baker games, and sophomore , regional with a total of 4,062. Schoolcraft, runner-up in the Eastern Conference (Ida), who averaged 9.1; Lanes by finishing runner-up in Ryan Gabriel round out the Wayne Glenn boasted a pair of 204 of the MCCAA, got 30 points from guard Josh points per game, was •/; last Saturday's regional hosted by lineup. Baker games, while hitting a 1,008 Samarco (Belleville), who made 6-of-7 3-point named Jo the All- V; Drakeshire Lanes in Farmington The Zebras, led by Raines' 219 in the first regular game. ^^^^^^^ww^^*™, attempts, in a 103-96 triumph Newcomer team. «\ Hills. average, were impressive during The Rockets' Justin O'Hara is - Junior forward Caryn .^ The regional consisted of six the regular season, finishing 7*1 headed to Saturday's Division 1 sin COLLEGE BASKETBALL ^¾ Inman (Oxford)-was one • Madonna University men's basketball coach Chuck Henry announced the signing of two play ers for the 2007-08 , including 6-foot-1 guard Ryan Robinet from Chargers claim fifth straight WLAA crown Riverside (Ontario) Secondary School and' BY BRAD EMONS hard this week in practice, along with Richland Gull STAFF WRITER PREP VOLLEYBALL stay humble and take care of Lake's Gordy Hyde. business." • MU cross country Five and counting. once again was 5-foot-ll sen coach Pat Daugherty That's the number of con ior outside hitter Lauren announced the signing of secutive Western Lakes Krupsky, who finished with 78 Livonia Stevenson went 3-2 Livonia Franklin senior Activities Association volley kills on the day. Kyndra on the day and reached the Kari Saareia, who has ball tournament titles for Abron, a 6-1 junior, added 54 semifinals of Saturday's earned Ail-Western Livonia Churchill. kills and seven blocks. WLAA tournament. Division honors in the The state-ranked Chargers Senior libero Kelly Archer The Spartans, now 21-15-2 Western Lakes Activities put it all together Saturday, added 76 digs, served eight overall, lost both matches to Association along with defeating Northville in the aces and serve-received at 95 rival Churchill, but scored vic honorable mention All-••• championship match, 25-20, percent. Junior defensive spe tories over Walled Lake Observer. Saareia posted 25-14, at Walled Lake cialist Anna-Marie Gatt had Northern (25-20, 25-18), a career best of 20 min Northern High School. 35 digs, eight aces and was 96 Wayne (25-9,25-16) and utes, 39 seconds in the Churchill, which improved percent on serve-receive. Walled Lake Western (25-19, 5,000-meter run. to 49-2-1 overall, reached the Other contributions came 25-21). final with a 25-13,25-22 vic from setter Kelsey McKenzie, Hannah Diebel was the tory over Livonia Stevenson 116 assist-to-kills; Jordan Spartans' top attacker with 30 The Livonia Churchill following a 25-17, 25-18 quar Kerr, 27 digs; Sarah Button, kills on the day, followed by Athletic Patrons will stage terfinal triumph over Walled eight kills, nine assists, five Laura Khalil (23), Kelly their fifth annual Hall of Fame Lake Western. blocks and seven digs; Jaclyn Snitchler (19), Meg lafrate dinner 6 p.m. Thursday, The Chargers also finished- Gribeck, five blocks; and (10) and Victoria Slavin March 22 at Italian-American undefeated in pool play with recent JV callup Lindsey (eight). Club in Livonia. wins over Wayne Memorial Graciak, 20 digs with 88 per Defensively, Jordan Pilut Among the honorees are (25-2,25-10), Stevenson (25- cent serve-receive and 100 and Stephanie Labby record former basketball standout 17, 25-18) and Western (25-10, percent serving. ed 25 and 23 digs, respective Ken Landini, boys basket 25-9)- On Friday, Churchill begins ly. Setter Jill Flaugher also ball coach Pat Montaqano "Winning the conference it state tournament quest by had 25 digs to go along with and the 1972 undefeated : championship is always a hosting a competitive district 74 assists and seven kills. Charger football team good thing," Churchill coach which includes two of the coached by Ken Kaestner. WLAA's top four teams. Mustangs oust Pats * I'FCTSIN'OIW Marc .Grenier said. "And Several members of the thankfully we were all on the "We'll enjoy what we've WLAA runner-up 72 football team still same page. Everybody played been able to accomplish, but Northville eliminated Livonia need to be located. Time to play ball a role and did their job. we know the teams in the dis Franklin in the quarterfinals, For more information, or Madonna University junior first baseman Dave Herrick, an alum of Livonia "We were able to execute trict will get another crack at 25-9, 25-21. to reserve a spot at the Churchill, is one of several players the team will need to overcome the the whole day, stay focused us and there's a bull's-eye on In pool play, Franklin lost to banquet, call the Churchill graduation of 2006 big-gun Ben Ramsey. See preview on page BS. and get the job done." our backs," Grenier said. "We Athletic Office at (734) Churchill's top attacker just have to continue to work PLEASE SEE VOLLEYBALL, B2 744-2650, Ext. 46117. K (LW) Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, March 1,2007 LOCAL SPORTS www.hometowniife.com Warriors finish runner-up C'ville girls roll into Nottke's Lanes in Battle Clarenceville's toj&scorer with Creek is the next destination a total of 638 on games of 168- to North in Metro tourney for the Livonia Clarenceville 243-227. girls bowling team. Other top scorers included The Trojans, who reached j juniors Kayla Barber (147-180- Macomb Lutheran North Westland Huron Valley , rjth§^in,al^our.in-DiyJ.sion 2 at r * 182-509) and Sara Brown held serve in Saturday's Metro PREP VOLLEYBALL WRAP Lutheran downed Taylor Light ;: year "ago, will%e" mailing its (165-176-158-499); and senior Conference girls volleyball & Life Christian in four games, fourth straight trip to the state Erica Charboneau (179-151- tournament. Kayla Gieschen added 16 29-27, 20-25-, 25-18, 25-22, in team finals this Friday after 141-472). The top-seeded Mustangs kills and served at 100 percent, first-round Class D district finishing runner-up to Jones' strongest bowler in finished the season 11-0 in con including 35 points to go along tourney action. Richmond at Oak Lanes in the six Baker games (alternate ference play by winning the with six aces. She also had a Westland. i shots) was junior Elizabeth Taylor Baptist Park won the Metro Tournament against team-high 32 digs. other first-round match Only 18 total pins separated Sinclair. host Lutheran High Westland Setters Julie Jongsma and against Newport Lutheran the top two teams with Sophomore Amanda Dailey, in three games, 25-13, 25-21, Lauren Gieschen combined for South, 25-18, 25-11, 25-20. Richmond holding the edge, junior Danielle Maples and 25-15. 42 assists with 22 and 20, In a makeup match Monday, 3,539-3,521. Lansing Waverly & junior Kari Cummins also North is now 35-7-4 overall, respectively. Jongsma also had the host Hawks, now 22-9-3 also earned a trip by finishing Clarenceville's individual singles made contributions. while Lutheran Westland falls 18 points serving with five aces. overall, finishedunbeate n in the third with 3,370. qualifiers for Saturday's Division 2 The Trojans also had Barber to 26-4-4 overall and 9-2 in Other standouts included MIAC-Red Division with an 8-0 Clarenceville led most of the state tournament at Nottke's Lanes in (third) and Fecso (fifth) earn the Metro. Katey Ramthun, 10 kills; mark thanks to a 25-18,25-18, day only to have Richmond Battle Creek include first-place boys spots in this Friday's Division 2 The Warriors reached the Lauren Schwecke, 19 digs, 26-24 victory over Taylor Baptist pull ahead on the 10th frame of finisher Andrew Abbott along with individual state finals in Battle championship match by seven kills and 100 percent Park, which finished 4-4. the final game. third-place girls finisher Kayla Barber Creek. defeating Bloomfield Hills serving; Lauren Harris, nine Helwig and Lauren Adlof "We had three 'opens' on the (top left) and fifth-place finisher In a six-game block at the Kingswood, 25-17,25-15, after points serving (1 ace); and had five and four kills, respec 10th and you just can't do that Danielle Fecso. regional, Barber recorded a disposing of Rochester Hills Rachel Becker, three solo tively, while Gruenewald added at this level," said Clarenceville total of 1,113, while Fecso fin Lutheran Northwest in three blocks (seven kept in play). 13 assists and three kills. coach Pam Jones, who led the this week and hopefully learn ished with a 1,099- games, 17-25,25-18,15-8. "We're not too discouraged On Saturday, Gruenewald state-ranked Trojans to an from it going into the state Livonia Ladywood's Jenelle "We played well for the most or disappointed," Wade said. finished with 31 assists as the undefeated dual-match season tournament." Farris also made the cut with a part on the day," Lutheran ''We've had a great season and Hawks went 0-2-2 in the at 14-0. "We'll work on that Senior Danielle Fecso was sixth-place finish (1,097). Westland coach Kevin Wade we still have a lot of volleyball University of Michigan- said. "The loss to North hurts left to go. We're looking for Dearborn Tournament. because you never want to lose. ward to competing in the In the Silver Bracket, But give them credit. They're a upcoming state tournament." Waterford Kettering beat Huron very good team." Valley, 25-2,25-10. Ortonville- Stevenson football family mourns loss Sophomore Becca Refenes Hawks flying high Brandon also defeated the led the Warriors, ranked No. 7 Junior Emily Helwig collect Hawks, 25-17,25-13. The Hawks Jack Gabel, 77, remembered "It's very sad, Jack was such a Chicago and Inkster roads, in in the latest Class D statewide ed 12 kills, while setter split with Madison Heights wonderful guy to work with," Redford. poll, with 27 kills, 10 solo blocks Amanda Gruenewald added 22 Bishop Foley (25-13,14-25) and BY BRAD EMONS said Reardon, who now resides 'We had a good relationship (17 kept in play) and 11 digs. assists Tuesday as host Marine City (11-25,25-18). STAFF WRITER in Tallmidge, Ohio. "Jack was a on-and-off the field," Reardon wonderful person with good, . said. "My wife Rosemary and Jack Gabel, instrumental in morale character. I had so much Joan were good friends. Socially the success of Livonia trust in him because he could we were very close. We've got a WLAA VOLLEYBALL RESULTS Stevenson High football as a coach any and all positions. lot of wonderful memories, and VOLLEYBALL 2007 WLAA VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT (Feb. 24 at Walled Lake Northern) longtime assistant coach, "We both agreed on discipline we'll cherish those." FROM PAGE Bl Championship final: Livonia Churchill defeated Northville, 25-20,25-14. passed away Sunday night at and how to treat kids. We saw The late Gabel, a native of Senffinats: Churchill def. Livonia Stevenson, 25-13,25-22; Northville def. Salem, 23-25,27-25,15-8. the age of 77- Bellvue, Ohio, was recruited as . Quarterfinals: Churchill def. Walled Lake Western, 25-10,25-9; Northville def. Livonia eye-to-eye and did not argue. Salem (13-25,21-25), defeated Franklin, 25-9,25-21; Stevenson def. Wailed Lake Northern, 25-20,25-18; Salem def. He joined longtime Once in awhile we'd debate, but a scholarship football player Plymouth (25-15,25-23) and split with Westland John Glenn, 17-25,25-15,15-11. Stevenson head coach Jack not very often in all the years we and arrived at the University of Westland John Glenn (24-26,25-23). ALL-WESTERN LAKES TEAMS Reardon in 1966 in the worked together. We both had Michigan in 1948, but had to Top performers for the Patriots, now All-Conference: Joanna Foss and Krysta Cicala, Northville;' Kyndra Abron, Kelly Archer Spartans' inaugural varsity sea the same attitude as far as forego his freshman season to and Lauren Krupsky, Churchill; Teresa Coppiellie and Lauren Kurtz, Salem; Liz Dempsey, take care of an ailing sister, - 14-18-4 overall, included Liz Dempsey Franklin; Jill Flaugher, Stevenson. son and helped mold one of the teaching and coaching. The kids (33 kills), Laura Marshall (15 kills), All-Lakes Division: Jansan Faleusan and Nikfrt Mersch, Salem; Anna-Marie Gatt, area's top programs. Gabel was respected Jack a great deal." according to his son Tim. Ashley Price (12 kills), setter Kelly Churchill; Jordan Serra, Walied Lake Central; Jordan Pilut, Stevenson; Sandy Rainbow inducted into the Michigan Among the survivors are his After graduating from U-M, Powers (65 assists) and Jenna and Melissa Stack, W.L. Northern; Virginia Butler and Kirstin Kirk, Westland John Glenn. High School Football Coaches son, Tim, who has been the Gabel spent three years in the Ail-Western Division: Amanda Marquardt, Katie Moran, Kristen Ehehalt and Jackie Elder, Hall ofFame in 1989. Boettcher (seven aces). Northville; Marie Martin, Canton; Sam DeYonker and Allie Lubanski, W.L. Western; Kelly Spartans' varsity head football U.S. Navy in Special Services "Liz had a great tournament offen Powers, Franklin. Reardon coached under coach since 1995 when he where he launched his coach sively and defensively," Franklin coach HONORABLE MENTION Reardon through 1982 before replaced the Reardon, along ing career. Linda Jimenez said. "She is the back Lakes Division: Brittany Holbrook and Kija Colts, John Glenn; Sarah Button and Kelsey stepping down for a two-year with two other sons, Bob and Gabel taught two years in the McKenzie, Churchill; Courtney Seiler, Katrina Cope and Kelly MacDonald, Salem; sabbatical (1983-84). He then bone of our team. Stephanie Kramer, Stephanie Schultz and Sarah Bile, W.L. Centra; Brooke Burmeister Mike, and a daughter, Jenny South Redford Schools before "Against Salem and Northville, we and Laura Ford, W.L. Northern; Jamie Poundrs, Laura Khalil, Amber Sharp, Stevenson. rejoined Reardon and the (Miller). Gabel's wife Joan taking a teaching and coaching switched to a taller lineup with the Western Division: Allison Holmes and Elise Fieishaker, Northville; Olivia LaFortune, Wayne Stevenson staff from 1985-88. passed away in 2002. position at Riley Middle School Taylor twins, Briauna and Brittany, Memorial; Paige Partenio, Kelsey Guiiiani and Carly Zeitlin, W.L. Western; Jenna Boettcher, The physical education A memorial mass will be in Livonia where he won and had some success triple blocking." Andrea McCali, Ashley Price; Clare Baptist, Rachel Heaton, Chelsey Outnlan, Brittany instructor retired from the held at 11 a.m. Monday, March numerous City titles in both Kengesh, Plymouth; Kacy Moran, Jordn Kielty, Hannah Mills and Joellen Heldt, Canton. Livonia Public Schools in 1989 football and track and field SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD 5 at St. Robert Bellarmine [email protected] | (734) 953-2123 Western Division: Franklin and Northville; Lakes Division: John Glenn. after 31 years. Catholic Church, located at W. from 1958 through 1966. INDIVIDUAL TICKETS OIM ! 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Spartans blank Dearborn "They hit shots against our consider joining the school's man-to-man so we went to a zone Drama Club. Alex Reid chipped in with 11. and they (Western) had trouble BY TIM SMITH HOCKEY PRE-REGIONAL WRAP He definitely has the cre Franklin buried 13-of-20 with it," Wayne coach Wayne STAFF WRITER dentials after his buzzer- free throws. Plymouth was 5- Woodard said. Tony Ross and junior forward Keith Yackley beating three-point shot lift of-7 from the stripe. John Hill led the Zebras with 11 Redford Unified hit the ice in high gear each recorded two assists. ed the Wildcats to a thrilling points and 11 rebounds* while 6- SALEM 50, STEVENSON 48: Junior Monday against top-ranked Livonia Churchill in Senior forwards and co-captains Bill Cetnar 55-53 victory Tuesday night foot-9 junior center Jeremy forwards Grant Stone and Ross Lovelady added 10 points and 12 a pre-regional hockey game at Edgar Arena. and Ben Pisko scored for Redford Unified (10- over host Livonia Franklin. Davis scored 16 and 14 points, But after getting three quick shots against 14). Roberts, whose late-game rebounds. Robert Woodson respectively, as the Rocks (10-10) chipped in with nine points. Chargers senior goalie Scott Lewan, Unified hit STEVENSON 4, DEARBORN-EDSEL 0: R.J. Kierdorf had heroics have either won clinched fifth place in the Western Dramel Hogan scored nine for a collective rut and never recovered. two goals and one assist Monday as Livonia Stevenson games for the Wildcats or Lakes Activities Association tour (17-6-2) opened Division I district tourney play with a nament with a victory Tuesday the Warriors, who were outscored Churchill ¢21-2-2) scored seven times in the sent them into overtime, 27-11 during the final 24 minutes. first two periods and went on to an 8-2 victory victory over Dearbom-Edsel Ford (5-14-4). released his dramatic shot over visiting Livonia Stevenson (5- John Vella's power-play goal at 10:51 of the first from the dead corner with •16). CHURCHILL 62, W.L NORTHERN 50: and advance to Wednesday's pre-regional final period from Marcus Voran and Kierdorf proved to be against Livonia Stevenson (17-6-2). one second showing on the Salem was able to overcome In a WLAA consolation game the game-winner. Luke Knochel's game^-high 25 s Tuesday, visiting Livonia Churchill "I thought we were flying in the beginning," clock. Kierdorf notched his first goal with 52 seconds left ' points for the Spartans. The senior (10-10) climbed back to the .500 said Unified coach Larry Singer followirig the in the second period from Vella. Roberts stole the hero's tag guard tallied 17 in the opening mark with a win over Walled Lake season-ending defeat. "I think we may have sur The Spartans scored twice in the final 1:03 to put from Franklin's Tyler half, including four triples, to Northern (8-12) thanks to 24 prised them because we have some speed and the game away including Kierdorf's empty-netter Canyock, who had given the stake the Spartans to a 31-26 lead. points from Ryan Wittum. we have some strength. But what's hurt us all (from Voran) followed by Mike Jahn (from Sean Lerg). Pats a 53-52' advantage with "We put three different players The junior guard did all his year is defensive zone coverage." Stevenson netminder Drew MacEachern made 17 11 seconds left on an old- on him (Knochel), he's hard to scoring in the first and fourth The Chargers scored three times in the first saves en route to the shutout, while Dearborn's Ish fashioned three-point play. stop," Salem coach Bob Brodie quarters as Churchill outscored Gregory had 32 stops. 5:14 against Unified junior netminder Ryan The victory improved said. "The second half we used the the Knights, 40-23. Whittum was "This is a game we were glad to see end," said Wagner to go up 3-0, and the rout was on. Plymouth's regular season- same three players and held him 8-of-10 from the floor, including Stevenson coach Mike Humitz, whose team outshot to eight. It was good team defense three triples, and was 5-of-6 from Churchill coach Pete Mazzoni said it was good ending record to 7-13. Hard- Dearborn-Edsel, 39-17. "We were on the power play all as far as hedging and helping out." the foul line. luck Franklin dipped to 2-18. to see his team break out early, because "at a night, but could not solve their goalie. Knochel, who kept the Spartans Junior guard Andrew Vagnetti tournament you never know, you can run into a "Usually when that happens, it comes back to haunt Plymouth led 16-13 after close in the final quarter with a chipped in with 14 points, includ hot goaltender, or the pucks don't bounce your you. But tonight we were able to overcome it. It was one quarter and extended its four-point play, missed a three- ing a pair of three-pointers. way." also nice to get past Dearborn in a playoff game." lead to 24-11 at one point in point try for the win as his shot "Our guards kept us in it and "You've got to take care of business tonight to NOVI 5, FRANKLIN 0: Rob Lewis scored a pair of goals the second quarter before the bounced off the rim as time they were able to handle their moye on " he said. "We feel we've got a lot of Monday as the host Wildcats blanked Livonia Franklin Patriots surged back to take a expired. guards," said Churchill coach Jim hockey left in us." (3-21) in the opening round of the Division I district 29-28 halftime lead. WAYNE 39, W.L. WESTERN 31: A zone Solak, whose team was 18-of-24 • Wagner played exceptionally well over the last tourney at the Novi Ice Rink. Plymouth led 44-38 with defense did the trick Tuesday night from the foul line (75 percent). two periods, stopping 37 of 45 shots. Singer said Andy Haggerty Shawn Baxter and Kyle Potocki also eight minutes to play. as host Wayne Memorial (11-9) Junior forward Nick Seger, who captured seventh place in the grabbed eight rebounds, also lim tallied.goals for the Wildcats, who outshot Franklin Junior guard Dan Jeong that after Churchill junior forward Nate Milam WLAA tournament with a triumph ited the high-scoring Bahnmiller (one goal, two assists) scored with 7:23 left in 39-14. led all scorers with 20 points Kevin Michalzuk earned the shutout in goal for for the third time this season over toll. • - 18 of which were the result the first to make it 4-1, Wagner "started to make Novi, while Franklin netminder Austin Mesler made Walled Lake Western (4-16). Senior forward Ryan a statement." 34 saves. of six triples. Canyock paced Western jumped out to a 20-12 Bahnmiller and senior guard Chris Churchill, however, continued to roll with "We played a very good first period and were down the Patriots with 18 points. first-quarter advantage, but was Boggs each tallied 11 for Northern. another marker at 2:21 of the middle stanza, to by one goal," Franklin coach Terry Jobbitt said. "The go up 5-1. A slap shot by junior defenseman second period we were in penalty trouble again as the Mitch Carpenter was deflected into the Unified same players put us short again." goal by senior forward Matt Heinzelman (one Franklin ended its regular season Friday at Edgar goal, one assist). Arena with a 9-1 loss in the Western Lakes crossover to Gainer pays dividends in C'ville win Churchill also got goals from senior defense- Walled Lake Central. Rob Archambault scored twice for the Vikings, men Phil Wendecker and Jason Proctor before while Tyler Barnes had the lone Franklin goal, a play our best. We were down as the second period ended to take a 7-2 lead into power-play, from Ron Perian and Stefan Witte. Some sophomore jinx. the locker room. Jeremy Gainer, a 6-foot-3 PREP CAGE ROUNDUP much as 11 the first half. We got back Central netminder Brett Malbin stopped 24 shots, in it with defense." Senior forward Dustin Wischmeyer scored his while Mesler had 33 saves for the Patriots. lOth-grader, scored 27 points LUTHERAN WESTLAND 58, URBAN 52: "It second of the game with 12:24 to play for the "There were many good points about this year's very and grabbed 15 rebounds was a nice, gutsy, comeback win" said BISHOP FOLEY 67, CLARENCEVILLE 63: only goal of the third. young and inexperienced team," Jobbitt said. "Many of Tuesday as Livonia Lutheran Westland coach Dan Junior forward Clifton Powell scored Collecting one goal and two assists for, the new players really stepped up and gave us more Clarenceville rolled to a 72-53 Ramthun, whose Warriors (11-7) earned a game-high 24 points Monday to Churchill was Carpenter, while senior forward than we expected." boys basketball win at a non-conference triumph Tuesday at lead visiting Madison Heights Bishop Foley (13-6) past Livonia Plymouth Christian. Detroit Urban Lutheran (10-9). Senior guard Sean Vandenbrink Clarenceville (4-14) in a non-confer Junior DeCarlos McDonald ence encounter. in a zone lately. The puck looks into the game, then it was any chipped in with 18 points, paced the Warriors with 17 points and six steals. Senior guard Kyle Ramthun Foley, which hit 15-of-24 free throws like a beach ball to him right body's game, and that proved while junior Lonnie Fairfax HOCKEY added 14 points, while senior forward on the night, outscored the Trojans 27- now." to be the case. But we couldn't finished with 14 assists for 22 in the decisive final period. FROM PAGE B1 Josh Haller and sophomore forward Stevenson, which bowed out get one by him (Lewan). We Clarenceville (5-14). Sam-Ahlersmeyer had eight apiece. "They (Foley) are used to winning a;t 17-7-2 overall, tried to apply had plenty of opportunities, Senior guard Nick Garant Urban, which led 25-22 at inter and they did the little things to win, cover a lot of mistakes." pressure late in the game, but but their three-man penalty also played a solid floor game mission, got 19 points from senior Clarenceville coach Corey McKendry Mazzoni said his Chargers the Chargers were able hold on killing was good tonight. We and finished with seven points forward Jordan Jefferson. Senior for said. "They know how to win and it have gone the extra mile dur during the final minute. moved the puck well, but did for the Trojans, who led 35-23 ward Steve Matthews added 14 for paid off." Sophomore center Jeremy Gainer ing the tourney in their com "They (Churchill) didn't play- n't have a lot of opportunities." the Vikings. at halftime. scored 14 of his team-high 21 points mitment to defense. Churchill as wide-open as they usually Despite the loss, Humitz had Trevor Zinn led the Eagles "It was a good, ugly win, and we'll take it," Ramthun said. "We did not in the first quarter. Sophomore for- „ put a dragnet around do," Stevenson coach Mike no complaints. (7-13) with 10 points. ward Jamie Stewart added 19. Stevenson's dangerous skating Humitz said. "They were not as "I told them (afterwards) forward Marcus Voran. aggressive offensively. But they there's a lot of disappointment, "You've got to be willing to have a good team and you but at the same time there's a •*&•>*•: - f* <*** **-*.. take the big hit, go down and don't have to open it up if you lot to be proud about," he said. block a shot, take a two-hander have enough good players to "We had a good season. We and walk away," Mazzoni said. get goals. had a lot of question marks "Scott (Lewan) maybe didn't "Our goal was to be even going in, and a lot of them see a lot of shots, but he's been with them the first 20 minutes were answered." The Madonna University the boards wj.th 15 rebounds in women's basketball team came 'S the loss. up one game short of advanc On Saturday, the Crusaders ing to the NAIA Division II Martina Franklin (Redford advanced to the WHAC title National Tournament after Union) to only nine points. game with a 72-70 win over being knocked off Monday The loss also marks the end No. 18-rnaked Davenport,- night by host Cornerstone, 71- of the collegiate basketball Sparking MU to the victory 56, night in the WHAC careers for Crusader seniors were Franklin (26 points) and Tournament championship Lindsay Klemmer (Salem) and sophomore guard and Salem game. Diane Foley. Klemmer scored alum Alyssa Guerin (17 points). Madonna (16-17) shot only 10 points and collected three Contributing 14 points for 27 percent (l8-of-68) in the rebounds in her final appear the Crusaders was junior for contest, includingjust 25 per ance. ward Caryn Inman. cent (6-of-24) from beyond the Madonna was led by fresh Davenport (25-7) was led by arc. man guard Stephanie WHAC Player of the Year The Golden Eagles (22-10), Piotrowski who scored 14 Jeanette Woodberry, who who earned an automatic bid points, including 12 from scored 19 points - but only two to the national tournament, beyond the arc. in the first half, when MU built held MU's leading scorer Franklin led all players on a 35-26 margin. Nate Minnoy added 19 Spates leads way points and 14 rebounds, while Korey Spates poured in a Jon Yeazel chipped in with 10 FROM PAGE Bl game-high 35 points as points for Schoolcraft, which Schoolcraft survived a scare improved to 22-9 overall. and 24-of-27 free throws in Tuesday afternoon from Wayne The Ocelots, who committed the victory. Schoolcraft County CC in an 86-79 open 26 turnovers on the night, shot a blistering 33-of-56 ing-round win in the NJCAA including nine by Spates, were from the floor (58.9 per Division II-District 8 tied 38-all at halftime. cent). Tournament at Kalamazoo Jeremy Thompson led the Herschal Rodgers led the Valley CC. Wildcats (0-25 because of for Stars (19-11) with 30 points. Spates, a 6-foot-2 guard feits) with 25 points. Thomas Ron Ferguson and Andy Clark from Warrensville Heights, Johnson and Aswad Thomas added 19 and 17, respectively. Ohio, hit ll~of-20 shots from added 14 and 13, respectively, Vamar Allen and Jordan the floor, including 3-of-6 from while Bryan Edwards had 10. LeuVoy finished with 10 3-point range. He also made Schoolcraft meets Glen Oaks apiece. 10-of-13 free throws. (18-10) in today's quarterfinal. SPORTS ROUNDUP Kids martial arts For more information, call Margaret Martin at (734) 722-7620; or e-mail [email protected] Western Wayne County Therapeutic land.mi.us. Recreation will offer kids martial arts for chil dren ages 7-15 with disabilities from 5-6 p.m. UAL fastpitch softball clinic Thursdays, March 1 through April (Session I); The Livonia Junior Athletic League will stage and April 19-May 17 (Session II), at the Bailey a fastpitch softball skills clinic for ages 7-15 from Recreation Center, 36651 Ford Road^ Westland. 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, March 3, at Frost The fee is $24 for Wayne County residents Middle School, located at Stark Road between and $25 for non-residents. The instructor is Lyndon and 1-96. David Reicher. Pre-registration is required by The cost'is $25 per child (includes T-shirt). Tuesday, Feb. 27. The registration deadline is Sunday, Feb. 25. (LW) Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, March 1,2007 www.hometownlife.com Northville runner-up Stevenson i BY BRAD EM0NS and 100 backstroke (54.27). horses. That's why they're num overall by 1.5 points. STAFF WRITER ' He also was a member of ber two in the state." "Top five again in the state Northville's first-place 200- Stevenson individual win would be a good finish," Saturday's finals of the and 400 freestyle relay teams. ners included junior Robert Shoemaker said. "We have ,, Vyestern Lakes Activities Northville's other victory came Luke, 100 butterfly (53.97); more kids going to the state Association boys swim meet from Chris Keady in the 200 senior Travis Hatt, 100 meet, which is good. ^affirmed what everyone sus freestyle (1:43.32). freestyle (48.04); Jeff Pauza, "We have three big horses pected all season long - "We figured 600 (points) was 500 freestyle (4:43.84). who could finish in the top ^Northville and Livonia the magic number" Northville The Spartans' 200 medley eight and our top two relays ^Stevenson remain the class of coach Richie Bennetts said. relay team of Luke, Joey Wingett, could land us in the top five." the league. "On Thursday (the prelims),, we Hatt and Michael Cruce also Although Birmingham Seven members of the Livonia Stevenson boys swim team have qualified for Northville garnered its third swam really well and that set us emerged victorious in 1:39.78. Brother Rice is the odds-on the Division i state meet, March 9-10, at Eastern Michigan University's Jones WLAA title in a row by scoring up today for the finals. Canton senior Matt Carlson favorite to win the Division I Natatorium. Among the participants will be seniors Sam Loria, Travis Hatt and '.•p. team-high 671 points, while Everything clicked even though also made a strong showing by state title, Bennetts is confident Jeff Pauza; juniors Kyle Hermann and Robert Luke; and sophomores Michael Stevenson was runner-up with Stevenson made a big run, but winning the 200 individual his team can be a contender. Cruce and Joey Wingett •464. we got ourselves up enough so medley in a school-record time "We'll see how it all shakes Canton finished a distant third they couldn't catch up." of 1:59.06 followed by a first in out," the Northville coach said. uwith 360.5, while Walled Lake Stevenson coach Jeff the 100 breaststroke (1:02.21). "We hope to be in the running. WLAA BOYS SWIMMING RESULTS Northern and host Salem placed Shoemaker was pleased with The 1-meter diving champi If we swim the way we're capa fourth and fifth, respectively, his team's showing despite set on was Westland John Glenn ble, maybe we can push them - WESTERN LAKES ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION Geverink (LS), 57.43; 9. Brad Nedrow (WLC), with 334 and 261.5. Livonia tling for second. senior Jon Whitt, who scored if for some reason - they don't BOYS SWIMMINGS DIVING MEET 57.60; 10. Stan Chen (S), 58.76; 11. Clay Mailoure Feb. 22-24 at Salem (N), 1:00.24; 12. Jake Lane (N), 1:00.44. ' ^Churchill placed sixth with 192. "I thought we both swam 347-00 points. swim as well. But there are TEAM STANDINGS: 1. Northville, 671 points; 2. 100 freestyle (A-Final): 1. Travis Hatt (LS), Northville captured five really good" the seventh-year Meanwhile, both Stevenson other teams to consider like Livonia Stevenson, 564; 3. Canton, 360.50; 4. W.L. 48.04; 2. Chris Keady (N), 48.43; 3. Matt oevents, including two relays, in coach said. "We had a lot of life and Northville hope to make Zeeland, Grand Haven, our Northern, 334; 5. Salem, 261.5; 6. Livonia Zavislak (WLN), 49.08; 4. Chris Culkin (N), ia-meet where 18 places are waves at the Division I state selves and Stevenson. Churchill, 192; 7. Plymouth, 147; 8. W.L. Western, 49.31; 5. Ryan Gerber (WLN), 49.62; 6. Drew time bests. I thought our senior 127.5; 9. W.L Central; 10. Westland John Glenn, 90; Randall (LC), 49.65; (B-Rnal); 7. Kyle Hermann scored. captain Jeff Pauza had a good meet, March 9-10, at Eastern "We hope this meet (WLAA) 11. Livonia Franklin, 84; 12. Wayne Memorial, 78.5. (LS), 50.24; 8. Kyle Adams (N), 50.38; 9. Nick '•>?' Brady Blickle figured in four day as did Sam Loria, And Kyle Michigan University's Jones sets us up well. We had five INDIVIDUAL EVENTS Leone (S), 50.43; 10. Jon Templeton (C), 50.66; ^firsts to lead the Mustangs, Hermann also made two state Natatorium. additional state cuts and now 200-yard medley relay (A-Flnal): 1. Livonia 11. Dimitry Bugrimov (WLW), 50.77; 12. Jim - 'including individual wins in cuts (100 and 200 freestyle). Last year, Stevenson edged we have nine, so we hope this Stevenson (Robert Luke, Joey Wingett, Travis Mammano (N), 50.95. Hatt, Michael Cruce), 1:39.78; 2. Northville, 500 freestyle (A-Final): 1. Jeff Pauza (LS), the 50-yard freestyle (22.05) They (Northville) just had more out Northville for third place gives us added confidence." 1:40.55; 3. W.L. Northern, 1:43.64; 4. Salem, 4:43.84; 2. John Bardsley (N), 4:51.86; 3. Will 1:44.60; 5. Canton, 1:45.06; 6. Plymouth, Blickle (N), 4:56.61; 4. Matt Underhitl (S), 1:48.97; (B-Ftoal): 7. W.L. Central, 1:50.81; 8.. 5:00.52; 5. Ross Schwarz (C), 5:02.87; 6. John Wayne, 1:52.20; 9. W.L. Western, 1:54.61; 10. Blickle (N), 5:09.21; (B-Rnal): 7. Anthony John Glenn, 2:00.40; 11. Churchill, 2:03.60; 12. Adamowicz (N), 5:05.09; 8. Joey Wingett (LS), Franklin, 2:04.21. 5:09.00; 9. Charles Turlo (LS), 5:09.05; 10. Paul. 200 freestyle (A-Flnal): 1. Chris Keady (N), Coldren (WLN), 5:13.97; 11. Ben Schonek (N), 1:43.32; 2. Jeff Pauza (LS), 1:45.36; 3. John 5:15.87; 12. Aaron Marecki (LS), 5:22.73. Bardsley (N), 1:47.39; 4. Kyle Hermann (LS), 200 freestyle relay (A-Flnal): 1. Northville - 1:49.68; 5. Nick Leone (S), 1:50.03; 6. Drew (Brody Blickle, Kyle Adams, Jim Mammano; Chris Culkin), 1:29.67; 2. Stevenson^ 1:30.41-3. ! ;• Randall (LC), 1:50.33; (B-Ffnal): 7. Ross Schwarz (C), 1:51.73; 8. Charles Turlo (LS), 1:53.17; 9. Churchill, 1:31.59; 4. W.L. Northern, 1:31.97; 5. John Blickle (N), 1:54.68; 10. Richard Zhang (C), Canton, 1:32.34; 6. Salem, 1:34.80; (B-Final): 7. 1:55.37; 11. Clay Mailoure (N), 1:55.44; 12. Sam Plymouth, 1:36.64; & Wi. Western, 1:37.29; 9. Wireless Without The Worries Loria (LS), 1:58,23. John Glenn, 1:37.82; 10. Franklin, 1:39.47; 11, W.L. 200IM (A-Final): 1. Matt Carlson (0,1:59.06; 2. Central, 1:40.39; 12. Wayne, 1:46.39. Will Blickle (N), 2:00.79; 3. Greg Sheppard (N), 100 backstroke (A-Flnal): 1. Brody Blickle (N), MORE CONNECTIONS AND FEWER SURPRISES 2:03.78; 4. Mike Conger (P), 2:04.87; 5. Michael 54.27; 2. Robert Luke (LS), 54.82; 3. Mike Cruce (LS), 2:05.81; 6. Joe Kargula (N), Conger (P), 57.03; 4. Robert Blaesser (C), 2:06.89; (B-Finai): 7. Colin Smith (N), 2:08.00; 58.49; 5. Greg Sheppard (N), 59.18; 6. Taylor 8. Robert Blaesser (0, 2:09.86; 9. Scott Tannous (WLN), 59.27; (fi-Final): 7. Bryan Geverink (LS), 2:10.62; 10. Nick Anthony (LF), Bietecki (LS), 59.89; 8. Matt Underbill (S), 2:10.85; 11. Kevin Karlinski (C), 2:11.50; 12. David 1:00.89; 9. Colin Smith (N), 1:01.35; 10. Brendan Olson IS), 2:14.04. Schoff (LS), 1:01.56; 11. Nate Lunn (N), 1:02.06; 50 freestyle (A-Flnal): 1. Brody Blickle (N), 22.05; 12. Riley Cole (WLN), 1:02.48. 2. Matt Zavislak (WLN), 22.38; 3. Travis Hatt (LS), 100 breaststroke (A-Flnal): 1. Matt Carlson (C), 22.43; 4. Chris Culkin (N), 22.71; 5. Kyle Adams 1:02.21; 2. Stan Chen (S), 1:03.60; 3. Joey (N), 22.89; 6. Dimitry Bugrimov (WLW), 23.02; (B- Wingett (LS), 1:04.69; 4. Kevin Karlinski (C), Flnal): 7. Ryan fiercer (WLN), 23.08; 8. Jon 1:05.30; 5. Brian Carter (WLN), 1:05.38; 6. Mark Templeton (C), 23.11; 9. Chris Marinica (C), 23.30; Gordon (LC), 1:06.71; (B-Ftoal): 7. Erik Peterson 10. (tie) Chris Marinica (C) and Jason Williams (S), (N), 1:07.65; 8. (tie) David Btadecki (LS) and 23.42; 12. Mark Gordon (LC), 23.80. John Loria (WLN), 1:07.67; 10. John Shaw (WLN), 1-meter diving: 1. Jon Whitt (WJG), 347.00 1:07.70; 11. Morgen Hummel (WLN), 1:08.64; 12. points; 2. Will Fankell (N), 336.15; 3. Stephen Nathan Spala(S), 1:09.01. Kruse (N), 321.05; 4. Jeff Kinsvater (LS), 400 freestyle relay (A-Final): 1. Northville 292.75; 5. Chris McGinnis (C), 284.35; 6. 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Concept, at Huron Valley, 7 p.m. ' Friday, March 2 BY TIM SMITH Luttman to do plenty of talk petitor. He just gets out there Clarenceville at Hazel Park, 7 p.m. STAFF WRITER ing with their bats. and loves to play, loves to com Huron Valley at Taylor Light & Life, 7:30 p.m. In 2006, Herrickhit .331 pete. And he's the type of kid GIRLS VOLLEYBALL This week marks the first and drove in 30 runs while that isn't afraid to push peo DISTRICT TOURNEY DRAWS trade of the year for Madonna Farmington Hills product ple." CLASS A University's baseball team, and Luttman compiled 11 homers, What about Herrick? (Friday, March 2) it is a warm and welcome one.' 64 RBI and a .321 average to "Dave's the mouth, Dave's at LIVONIA CHURCHILL The defending Wolverine- help Madonna cruise to a 35- the vocal kid, the guy with the First round: (A) Salem vs. (B) South Lyon, 4 Hoosier Athletic Conference 21-1 record. personality," the MU coach p.m.; (C) Northville vs. (D) Plymouth, 4 p.m. Semifinals: Livonia Churchill vs. A-B winner, champions leave behmd "Tony got lost in Ben noted. "All three are to be 5:30 p.m.; Canton vs. C-D winner, 5:30 p.m. ; indoor workouts at th&MU Ramsey's headlines last year," respected for their baseball Championship final: 7:30 p.m. (Winner advances Activities Center and travel to Haeger said. ability but are also to be to the regional semifinals at West Bloomfield Pehsacola, Fla. for the start of Luttman shrugs at such a respected for the intangibles vs. Southfield district champion.) a week of games that includes comment, because a number of they bring." (Saturday, March 3) five doubleheaders in five days. players will need to step up to According to Herrick, there's at SOUTHFIELD By the time head coach Greg make up for the loss of Ramsey nothing the Crusaders can't First round: (A) Redford Thurston vs. (B) Haeger and his team returns to and others. accomplish this year if they Southfield, 9 a.m.; (C) Redford Union vs. (D) Hitch Ballpark for the March "One person isn't going to work hard as a unit and grind Livonia Franklin, 10:30 a.m. ] SPORTS INFORMATION Semifinals: Farmington vs. A-B winner, noon; 17 season opener against pick up Ben's slack," Luttman away every time on the field. Livonia Stevenson vs. C-D winner, 1:30 p.m. Malone College (Ohio), he and Not only will senior shortstop Kyle Fedorka be an infield cog for Madonna stressed. His coach tends to agree with Championship final: 3 p.m. (Winner advances to everybody else will have a pret University this season, he will open the year as the team's closer. As significant as their base him. the regional semifinals at West Bloomfield vs. ty good idea how the 2007 sea ball abilities, the veteran coach "We're now trying to ham Livonia Churchill district champion.) son could play out. (team camaraderie)," said very vocal person. I like to talk. knows.all three set the tone for mer out our identity," Haeger at YPSILANTI "We still have some ques Fedorka, a steady shortstop Our team is going to have to 23 newcomers with a work said. "In order for this team to Thursday, March 1: (A) Westland John Glenn vs. tions we haven't answered yet who hit .316 last year and work very hard and we're going ethic that is outstanding. They be successful, as successful as it (B) Ypsilanti, 6 p.m. (C) Garden City vs. (D) in terms of who's going to play Haeger's closer to start the sea to have to grind out all of our all know how to get things really can be, it's all about work Romulus, 20 minutes after first game. where and what our batting son. "We're all together all the games." done and what will be expect ethic. Saturday, March 3: Belleville vs. A-B winner, 10 lineup will be," Haeger said. time. I think it helps us." ed of them during the WHAC "They're getting the ideas, a.m.; Wayne Memorial vs. C-D winner, 20 min "But overall, the staff and I are One of the guys who will Overlooked slate. they're getting the concepts utes after first game. quite pleased and we're headed have a lot to do with how Because the team lost a "Each of them is integral for right now. And they're doing Championship final: 20 minutes after second in the right1 direction." quickly the team bonds during dozen seniors to graduation - a different reason," Haeger well with them. We expect a lot game. (Winner advances to the regional semifi nals at Ypsilanti Linocln vs. Dearborn district i With the snow still flying the trip to the 2007 Russmat including power-hitting third explained. "Tony is definitely a out of this group." champion.) around MU's Livonia campus, Collegiate Challenge is junior baseman Ben Ramsey ¢.379,13 quieter kid, but he definitely He'll quickly find out if they CLASSB the right direction for senior first baseman Dave Herrick HR, 64 RBI) and elite starter works hard, he never takes a are up to the task. The (Saturday, March 3) shortstop Kyle Fedorka is (Westland/ Livonia Churchill). Derek Dufrane (8-2) - Haeger day off and he never takes an Crusaders open the Florida at DETROIT COUNTRY DAY Florida. "I try to lead by example," will be counting on Herrick at-bat off. trip 6:30 p.m. Saturday against First round: (A) Bloomfield Hills Kingswood vs. "Any time oh.the road helps Herrick said. "But I'm also a and senior outfielder Tony "Kyle Fedorka is the com Urbana (Ohio). (B) Beverly Hills-Detroit Country Day, 10 a.m. Semifinals: Livonia Clarenceville vs. Pontiac Notre Dame Prep, 11:30 a.m.; Livonia Ladywood vs. A-B winner, 1 p.m. Championship final: Approximately 3 p.m. (Winner advances to the regional semifinals at Milan vs. River Rouge district champion.) name of game for Crusaders CLASSD at WESTLAND HURON VALLEY LUTHERAN ', Florida is who the pitching combo is less certain. Haeger in left and Luttman in right. Friday, March 2: Lutheran High Westland vs. staff will be throwing to. As of cited five players are in the Alvarado batted .267 but Taylor Baptist Park Christian, 4:30 p.m.; MU coach Haeger banks now, junior transfer Ryan running for second base, led by came on in the power depart Wyandotte Mt. Carmel vs. Westland Huron Valley Powell (Canton), junior Morrow and Rule. ment with six homers and 28 Lutheran, 6 p.m. Championship final: 7:30 p.m. (Winner advances Garrett Ignasiak and freshman "They're totally different RBI. Luttman will be another to the regional semifinals at Auburn Hilts on solid starting rotation Zach Flavin. offensive players," the coach cog in the heart of the order, Oakland Christian vs. Grosse Pointe Woods "We have a lot of candidates said. "They're night and day. looking to duplicate his excel University-Liggett district champion.) BY TIM SMITH Glenn), junior Eric Wendling, (for catcher) but no answers," Ryan is more of a slap, an lent 2006 season. BOYS HOCKEY , STAFF WRITER junior Ryan Bardoni (who Haeger explained. "Definitely, Ichiro-type hitter. He's going to "Tony had a wonderful year," REGIONAL FINALS pitched the NAIA-Region VIII Ryan has thrown himself into put the ball on the ground and Haeger said. "He was tied for DIVISION! Madonna University base championship game in 2006) the mix. He's done a great job run. Gary is more of a power the team lead in RBIs, hit a at DEARBORN INDOOR SKATING CENTER ball coach Greg Haeger said and senior transfer Josh defensively and that's what we hitter. He's extremely strong fair amount of home runs and (Kilpatrick Arena) the graduation of several out Regits. like." and probably could bat in the after a really difficult start in Saturday, March 3: Livonia Churchill vs. Royal standing players won't be easy Oak pre-regional champion, 7 p.m. (Winner All are righties except Both Ignasiak and Flavin middle of the lineup (and see California really came on. advances to the state quarterfinal 7 p.m. to overcome. Wendling. can contribute more from an time at designated hitter)." And Manny was much the Wednesday, March 7 at St. Clair Shores Arena 1 Missing from the Crusaders Backing up that quartet for offensive standpoint, although same way for us. He got better vs. St. Clair Shores Lakeview regional champi team that won last season's starts to help handle regular coaches continue to help them First base duties as the season went along. So on.) WHAC title are third baseman doubleheaders will be senior improve behind the dish. Handling first-base duties is we're very happy to have those PREP BOWLING Ben Ramsey, pitcher Derek righty Mike Orehek (Livonia), Herrick, described by Haeger two kids back." STATE FINALS Dufrane, second baseman sophomore right-hander Joe as "a very competitive kid" who Both junior Mike Cauzillo (Team Competition) Jason Barbeau (.347), first Kennedy (Belleville) and jun Around the horn, the hit well out of the five-hole (West Bloomfield) and senior Friday, March 2 baseman Todd Kalmbach ior transfer Carl McDevitt Crusaders likely will go with spot last year. Dan Miller are battling it out Division 1 at Sterling Heights (.339) and outfielder Kevin (Canton), another righty who senior Gary VanAllen at third "Our hope is that he can play for the starting job in center. Sunnybrook Lanes, 8:25 a.m. Entminger. Haeger said is "throwing the base, Fedorka and either soph both sides now," Haeger said, Cauzillo brings outstanding Division 2 at Battle Creek But he likes the mix of ball real well, with a lot of omores Ryan Morrow or Gary 'Taeing in better shape and Nottke's Bowl, 8:25 a;m. defense and baseball Saturday, March 3 returnees and newcomers that veldcity." Rule (both transfers) at second being able to handle the defen instincts, but will need to again could become a force in sive work." (Singles Competition) Although Fedorka opens the and power-hitting Herrick at improve on his .127 batting Division I at Sterling Heights -~. the Wolverine-Hoosier \ seas6n as closer, Haeger likes first. Backing up Herrick are two average. Sunnybrook Lanes, 9:25 a.m. Athletic Conference. \ the potential of senior Haeger said how VanAllen players who could also see Other players with Division II at Battle Creek Of course, it all starts with flamethrower Mike Hand does at the hot corner could be some time at designated hitter Observerland ties on the ros Nottke's Bowl, 9:25 a.m. pitching, particularly with'• (North Farmington) for that very interesting to watch this - sophomore Matt Rodeghier ter include freshman infielder GIRLS COMPETITIVE s WHAC teams facing oppo- role. season. (Farmington/Redford Catholic Brad Sullens (Belleville), - CHEER REGIONALS nents six times instead of four. "Last year, he (VanAllen) got Central) and junior John sophomore infielder Dave Saturday, March 3 ,' this year. >• Catching competition stuck in a numbers game," McCrackeh, trying to bounce Neu (Canton), freshman Division II at Allen Park,TO a.m. "We graduated probably the Meanwhile, Haeger said he Haeger continued. "With Ben back from a broken finger. infielder Dave Cardenas Division IV at Hudson Area, 10 a.m. ' - best pitcher we've ever had at , has no problem moving short being here, he took his job "Matt is another kid who has (Salem), sophomore Division I at Southgate, 11 a.m. /; •!: this university (Dufrane)," stop Fedorka to the mound to away and Gary struggled. But shown power," Haeger said. righthander Ryan Brodowsky PREP FIGURE SKATING Haeger said. "Derek was just "He's got pop and he could be a Saturday, March 3 . wrap up games during the in 2005 as the every day (Farmington), junior District Event at Novi Ice Rink, 8 a.m. unbelievable. We had a true early going thanks to the pres- starter at third he played excel kid that finds his way into the righthander Richard Hammer MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL college ace here for two years. . enbe of defensive gems in sen- lent defense and was a clutch lineup." (Garden City), freshman out-* Replacing that is hard to do." dor Mifielder Matt Humenay hitter, always around .300." (NJCAA Division ll-Dlstnct 6 Tourney) fielder Shawn Little (Canton) Schoolcraft vs. Glen Oaks , But Haeger is confident his (Westland/Livonia Churchill) The steady play of Fedorka and freshman catcher Tarik rotation will still be solid at Kalamazoo Valley CC, 1 p.m. and sophomore Ryan Morrow. will do much to help Madonna's corner outfield Khasawneh (Canton). WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL thanks to the talents of junior One issue Haeger will try to Madonna's pitching staff, but spots are taken, by senior Will Kennedy (Westland John Thursday, March 1 figure out during the trip to the other side of the keystone Manny Alvarado (Southfield) [email protected] I (734) 953-2106 (NJCAA-Region 12-District H Playoffs) Schoolcraft vs. Lakeland CC (Ohio) at OCC-Highland Lakes, 1 p.m. MEN'S COLLEGE BASEBALL WRESTLING RESULTS Saturday, March 3 PREP WRESTLING Madonna vs. Urbana (Ohio) DIVISION I REGIONAL at Pensacola, Fla., 7 p.m. BYBRADEMONS two NCAA Nationals. gym and get in another two-to- year," Chiola said of CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS WOMEN'S COLLEGE SOFTBALL Feb. 24 at Novi Friday, March 2 at Tucson, Ariz. STAFF WRITER Imad Kharbush is now three hours of work. It is Jeff's Roumayah. "He showed no (top 4 qualify for state meet) Madonna vs. Trinity Int. (III.), 2:30 p.m. working in the investment work ethic and attitude that signs of this for three years, 103 pounds: Donnie Watkins (Canton) deci- Livonia Stevenson's Ziad banking business in New York have gotten him this far. He Madonna vs. Univ. of Mary (N.D.), 5 p.m.. and then 'boom.' He's one of sioned Chad Dunn (Wayne Memorial), 7-0; 3rd Saturday, March 3 at Tucson, Ariz. .* Kharbush and Wayiie City. also has a lot of great people the guys we relied on all year place: Jon Lichorobiec (Novi) pinned Tom Fox Madonna vs. Azuza Pacific (Calif.), 11:30 a.Ri. (Temperance Bedford), 2:14. Memorial's Jeff Elswick are on "He looks up to him and supporting him." and he has beaten some quality Madonna vs. Hope Int. (Calif,), 1:30 p.m.\: a roll heading into next week's Ziad uses Imad as inspiration," Dunn, who lost in the finals kids. This should be a true 112: Zac Stevens (Monroe) p. Jonny D'Anna (Nortfwille), 4:22; 3rd: Sean Turner (Monroe) Sunday, March 4 at Tucson, Ariz. >~ Division I individual state Vaughan said. "They're similar to Canton's Donnie Watkins, inspiration to any kid that dec. Jamie Preiss (Wayne), 4-1. Madonna vs. Viterbo (Wis.), 11:30 a.m.. wrestling fmalsat the Palace of in stature and they're both in will take a 39-9 mark into the struggles with this sport for 119: Christian Culiinan (Wyandotte Roosevelt) Madonna vs. Jamestown (N.O.), 1:30 p.m. Auburn Hills. the san>e weight classes. He Palace. Preiss also qualified for awhile and shows any coach dec. Dustin Zak (Belleville, 9-4; 3rd: James * ONTARIO HOCKEY LEAGUE Both are undefeated in the (Ziad!) wants to duplicate what the second straight year and that you never know who is Fisher (Bedford) dec. Josh .Billiau (Livonia Friday, March 2 state.tourney after winning Iraad did. owns a 39-9 record. going to surprise you." Franklin), 6-4. Whalers at Kitchener Rangers, 7:30 p.m. 130: Billy Osborne (Bedford) dec. Brian Saturday, March 3 district and regional titles at ,i "You can see the influence. Franklin qualified three Westland John Glenn, Augsberger (Belleville), 9-7; 3rd: Greg Roberts Whalers vs. Sarnia Sting 160 and 171 pounds, respec Ziad is not a brawler. He's very wrestlers including regional meanwhile, moved two into (Livonia Churchill) dec. Jorden Belous (Lincoln tively. quick and he's about not mak runner-ups, Roumayah (171) the state finals including Park), 9-8. at Compuware Arena, 7:05 p.m. Kharbush will take a 42-6 ing mistakes and scoring at the and Nate T\irco (152). The regional runners-up Jim Wood 135: Dan Clark (Bedford) dec. Jerry Boggess Sunday, March 4 record into finals (March 8-10) opportune time." Patriots' Josh Billiau (125) also (140) and Shamir Garcia (215). (Wyandotte), 3-2; 3rd: Shea Hasenauer (Novi- Whalers vs. Mississauga Ice Dogs Detroit Catholic Central) dec. Richard Perez at Compuware Arena, 2 p.m. following two close decisions Elswick, a senior, was among added a fourth. Wood, a senior, is 41-5 over (Wyandotte), 7-1. MAJOR INDOOR SOCCER LEAGUE in the Novi regional. The jun three Wayne grapplers to make It will be Tarco's second all after falling to Canton's 140: Corey Phillips (Canton) dec. Jim Wood Sunday, Feb. 25 (Westland John Glenn), 10-3; 3rd: Steve Coak ior edged Darin Tims of the state cut joining junior straight trip to the state finals. undefeated Corey Phillips in Det. Ignition vs. Philadelphia KiXX Woodhaven in the semifinals, Chad Dunn, who was runner- The senior is 48-8 overall after the finals, 10-3. Garcia, also a (Belleville) won by major dec. over Kelly Poupard (Monroe), 10-1. at Compuware Arena, 4:35 p.m. 1-0, and then got past Novi- up at 103, and senior Jamie falling to Temperance senior, also lost in the cham 145: Colin Arnold (Bedford) won by major dec. Friday, March 2 Detroit Catholic Central's Preiss, who was fourth at 119. Bedford's Alex Ortman in the pionship match to Saline's over Chris Gniewek (Southgate), 18-7; 3rd: Ryan Det. Ignition vs. Milwaukee Wave Stefan Gatt for the title, 2-1. Elswick upped his record to championship match, a pin in Bryce Rabajian, 5-2, and will Thomas (Novi) dec. Peter Meisner (Dearborn), at Compuware Arena, 7:35 p.m. "The competition has been 41-5 overall by pinning Livonia 3:50). take a 44-8 record to Auburn 4-3. Sunday, March 4 152: Alex Ortman (Bedford) p. Nate Turco strcrngall year in his weight Franklin senior Pat Roumayah "Nate always seems to turn it Hills. Ignition at Milwaukee Wave, 2 p.m. (Franklin), 3:50; 3rd: Ryan Brown (CC) dec. class and he's nearing 50 wins," in 39 seconds for the champi on this time of year," Franklin Livonia Churchill senior Enrique Zepeda (Wyandotte), 5-2. Stevenson coach Dan Vaughan onship after pinning Eric coach Dave Chiola said. "He's Greg Roberts also made the 160: Ziad Kharbush (Livonia Stevenson) dec. said. "He did a nice job on Mitchell of Ypsilanti Lincoln in very talented and has great cut with a third-place finish at Stefan Gatt (CC), 2-1; 3rd: Darin Tims OVER 30 HOCKEY Saturday getting by a returning the semifinals in 3:43. balance. Last year he didn't the Novi regional at 130 (Brownstown Woodhaven) dec. Wassim ElAwadi (Belleville), 3-2. State placer in Tims and a "Jeff is a hard-working indi place, but wrestled pretty well. pounds. He is now 35-7 over LIVONIA MEN'S OVER 30 171: Jeff Efswick (Wayne) p. Pat Roumayah HOCKEY LEAGUE PLAYOFF STANDINGS tough kid from CC (Gatt) that vidual," Wayne second-year. I think this year he has a great all. (Franklin), 0:39; 3rd; Andrew Hem (John Glenn) (as of Feb. 25) he also had to beat in the dis coach Steve Vasiloff said. chance to place high." In the Division IV regional p. Anthony Simons (Belleville), 2:11. Falrman/Frtzpatrlck/Fogllattl Division trict." "When I met him at the start Along with Billiau, meet at Riverview Gabriel • 189: Marc Shaw (Lincoln Park) dec. Joe Kinville Zaschak Enterprises, LLC 3-3-0/6 points Kharbush is also carrying of last season, I knew he would Roumayah is an astounding Richard, Lutheran WestlandJs (CC), 6-5; 3rd: Nick Whittenburg (Bedford) dec. Stante Excavating 3-3-0/6 points Matt Aubrey (CC), 8-5. the family torch passed on be a great wrestler. He's the kid 44-7 this year after going 1-5 Stephan Kemp (152) was the Coldwelf Banker/GSG Plumb. 3-4-0/6 points 215: Bryce Rajabian (Saline) dec. Shamir Garcia, Livonia Auto Body 2-3-2/6 points from his brother Imad, a for that I have wrestled with every last year on the varsity and 9-7 lone state qualifier with a 5-2; 3rd: Ryan Conners (Ann Arbor Pioneer) LeBlanc/Roskelly/St. Croix Division mer state |>rep champion at day for the last two seasons. on the JV. fourth-place finish after los dec. Nick Barnett (Saline), 2-1. Hunt's Ace Hardware 4-0-2/10 points .., 160 whWas a Pac-10 champ "After a three-hour practice, "He would have been a mil ing to Chase Weber of 285: Donnie Laramie (Canton) p. Sean Lathrup DSG Heating & Cooling 4-1-2/10polnts -. Jeff and his father go to the lion-to-one shot going into this Pittsford, 8-4. (Lincoln Park), 1:59; 3rd: Joe Everett (Saline) LaSalle Bank 3-2-1/7 points at Stanford and competed in dec. Mike Martin (CC), 5-2. Daly Restaurant 0-6-1/1 point '," u <*> Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, March 1,2007 www.hometowniife.com £ Florida ($)bs$tutr § Acentric Homes/Properties NORTHVILLE-OPEN SUN 12-4 INDEPENDENCE - Premium CENTRAL FLORIDA 'DISTRESS SALE* 880 YORKTOWN COURT wooded lot. Condo w/3 bdrm, 1/4 acre home site's. Limited Bank Foreclosures. CLEAN! In Lexington Condos, 4 bedroom, 2½ bath home. 3 full baths, spacious/kitchen, time only. $300 down, Free list of foreclosed WofTaft, Nof8Mile. SETTING! Features newer flooring, hardwoods that flow; to great $292/mo. Owner financing. properties. Receive a free Fabulous condo within walk Wonderful 3 bedroom, 3 bath roof, windows, kitchen. room w/cathedra! ceilings & 888-795-9660 computerized print out. ing distance of downtown. ranch that is adjacent to Appliances stay. 2 car gas fireplace. $244,900. Free recorded message. (EC61NO) Huge master w/ walk in closet Dunham Hills Golf Course. $169,900, (35CA) 1-800-884-9575. ID#1042 248-651-3500 tots & Acreage/Vacant ^^ and tile bath. 2 + car garage, Great room with vaulted ceil Remerica Liberty lots of updates. Weir Manuel Realtors ing, bay window and gas fire STOP LOOKING! 19254 Newburgh Rd. Andy: 248-225-2608 Sprawling 3 bdrm Ranch. Lg NOVI Remerica United Realty place, dining room with wet Family Room. Fireplace. 1/2 acre lot, with Northvitle bar. Spacious backyard deck Manufactured Homes ^p BANKED OWNED 47720 Grand River Nicely finished basement. schools, aii utilities. $159,900. DISTRESS PROPERTIES for entertaining, family room $184,900, (35BI) Call Janet 734-231-3508 OPEN SUN 1-4 in lower level plus full bath First time home buyers! Plymouth Twp - 1/2 Acre lot, BLOOMFIELD with whirlpool tub and sauna, Century 21 Hartford South FREE info on properties across from Golf Course, 364 Woodedge 2 car & privileges to Dunham 734-464-6400 WFQRMBUE! www.searchahome.net Beck & Ann Arbor Rd. area. 4 bdrm., 2.5 bath Colonial, Lake. $249,500. www.c21-hs.com Own a Home in NOVI 4 easy ways to place your ad: The Drake Team, with new kitchen, and new $69,900/best. (810)691-8554 Keller Williams Realty England Real Estate 14x70 ' PHONE 1-8Q0-579-SELL {7355) master bdrm. bath suite. ' SALEM TOWNSHIP Spectacular family room w/ (810)632-7427 2 bed/1 bath WESTLAND - FOR SALE BY OWNER- 3 Refurbished South Lyon Schools. Perked FAX 734-953-2232 EXTREME MAKEOVER field stone fireplace. Hardwood bdrm, 2 bath, totally remod floors, newer c/a, windows, i &• surveyed. 2.08 acres. SUITES from S550/mo! eled, owner financing avail. $.119,900. 248-486-6079 ONLINE ...hometownlife.com Heat & Water Included, and very large yard. $299,900. PRIVATE SETTING! $164,900. 734-218-4751 ONLY Pets Welcome. BIRMINGHAM Wei! maintained 3 bdrm home $4900J EMAIL... [email protected] Tons of amenities! FOR SALE/LEASE-2200 sq.ft. Time Share Midiown Square Condo's on almost 6 acres. Spacious 734-721-2500 ranch, 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, fin 3254 Camden kitchen w/maple cabinets, living 16x60 3 bed/2 bath ished bsmt, $139,900 / $1200 2 Bdrm, 2.5 bath, living room room, tamily room w/natural Appliances RedWeek.com #1 timeshare 734-344-2221 Deadlines: Open Houses w/fireplace, first floor master fireplace & master BR w/private marketplace. 15,000+resaies, bedroom suite, 2nd floor mas deck. 3 season room, hot tub & rentals, resort reviews at Sunday edition 5 p.m. Friday ter bdrm. suite, garage, multi-level decking. Insulated & NO GUAUFY1NG 5000+ resorts. Before you $20,000 in upgrades. Land Contract, 2 & 3 bdrms buy, rent or sell you must visit Thursday (Clarkston, Lake Orion, Oxford)...5:30 p.m. Tuesday heated 2.5 car garage, 28x30 RedWeek.com to compare $249,900. Priced at a Lost! barn & 22x20 barn. 3289,900. homes, $2500 down, Thursday (All other papers)...... ,...2:30 p.m. Wednesday Sandy Norman $650/monthly. Ross Realty 248-770-1353 England Real Estate Centruy 21 Town Country (810)632-7427 {734} 326-8300 HIGHLAND HILLS ESTATES Cemetery Lots 294 E, Brown, Birmingham on Seeley Rd„ N. of Grand River Offices and Hours: OPEN SUNDAY 1-4 CHRISTIAN MEMORIAL 33136 Hiveley, 3 bdrm, com tSfct Rochester Hifls, Garden of Westland - Open Sun. 1-4 pletely modern remodel. All Eccentric office 805 E. Maple, Birmingham 33136 Hiveley (Cherry Hill Honor, 1 plot, 2 spaces new appliances. Full bsmt, 2 (stacked) w/bronze marker. Observer office 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia & Venoy) 3 bdrm, com car garage. $145,000. Or call .DRASTIC REiWDCflONS: A FANTASTIC PRICE in a great Moving. Must sell! CHELSEA OPEN HOUSE pletely modern remodel. All for appt. 734-476-2407 $599 Moves you in! $2,000/best. 24.8-446-0040 Hours .....8:30 - 5:00 Monday - Friday Open Sun March 4th 2-4 new appliances. Jacuzzi area. 3 bdrm, 2 bath brick Home price $500 1016 SYLVAN Rd, tub, Ikea kitchen, laminate ranch built in 1992, Livonia GLEN EDEN CEMETERY schools, Neutral decor. 2 car Security Dep. $99. S/Old US 12, W Off wood floors, full bsmt, 2 car LOTS- 2 side by-Stile, $1300 garage. Large great room "Other tees waived.: I-94 exit 157. garage. £145,000. Or call each. 248-477-6604 CUSTOM 5 Bdrm, 3.5 Bath w/cathedral ceilings. Private 26X40 3 BED, Z BATH for appt. 734-476-2407 on almost 4 ACRES with 3 deck w/nice back yard. PULTE GREENE FARMS. NEWAPPLS. !•'. GLEN EDEN LUTHERAN Car Finished Garage. Meti $179,900 (EC34GR) Vaulted ceilings, dining & 10X10 DECK SVliiVtORiAL PARK culously detailed, Just move 734-455-6000 large family room w/fireplace. : WAS $19000 2 plots, Garden of rest, block in! REDUCED §397,500. 3047 Weir Manuel Realtors Large bdrms. Master w/large MOW ONLY $9900J 2, sec 224. plots 1 & 2. S850 Welcome Home! walk-in, full bath. Finished ea or S1600/pr. 606-845-3039 IMMACULATE-BUILT 1998 3 15X66 3 BED, 2 BATH Diana S, (734) 716-4352 bsmt w/rec room, 4th bath. PARKVIEW MEMORIAL Keller Williams Realty MOVE IN perfect. Charming bdrm 1,5 bath ranch.1325 sq $234,900 (EC31CAJ NEWAPPLS. : well-decorated ranch w/ ft, large lot, attached garage,. WAS S22000 s Livortia. 6 iots, block h, sec (734) 995-9400 734-455-6000 459* $800/each. (will sell lots hardwoods, CA, newer Custom kitchen w/nook, Top Weir Manuel Realtors HOW ONLY $129001 windows & appliances. Newly of the line inside and out, Quality Homes at of 2. 989-821-7013 finished bsmt w.5 bath, 10x24 $238,000. 248-767-8354 GREEN OAK TWP rec room, 2 sump pumps. Open House Sun 1-3pm Lapeer County Investment Property (ml $165,000 (EC62HA) NEWER CONSTRUCTION. 11795 Shenandoah .SostKp 248-644-6300 Beautiful colonial on park-like U M1VOT, Ub^U» Bldg. 157 Unit 4 Ington Met rap ark ikofk Weir Manuel Realtors lot. Neutral colors. Living DRYDEN - Exquisite custom , INVESTORS! Brightmoor Phase El -Centennial Farms room has natural fireplace, 3 437-2039 15858 Chapel. As-is. 2 bdrm, S. of 10 mile, W. of Rushton. ranch on 30 acres; Gourmet bdrm, 1.5 baths. $219,900 tj5> bsmt, garage, fenced/secured, mU 55 and older Condo complex. granite kitchen, cherry ************ Beverly Hills (DW5QBA) cabinets, Brazilian cherry gated, appliances. Recently remodeled, new car 734-455-6000 WESTLAND OPEN HOUSE, Inquiries/Offers: c/o P.O. Box pet, new wood floor, just flooring & oak molding. t POLICY Weir Manuel Realtors Enormous master w/doorwall Sat.'March 3rd, 10-2pm / 85132, Westland, MI 48185 "J painted. $145,000. For private LOVELY RANCH situated on All advertising published in the showing. Call: acret of well landscaped to deck, $875,000 (EC25R0) Mohawk Community t Observer and Eccentric WESTSIDE. Brick ranch, 3 248-651-3500 28495 Joy Rd. Reggie Carveth grounds. Updated kitchen, bdrm. Refinished hardwoods, s Newspapers is subject to the 810-533-2570 baths. Spacious living room Weir Manuel Realtors 3 homes avail. Prices conditions stated in the appli living & all bdrms. New < Michigan Group w/fireplace. Inviting family kitchen cabinets, counter tops, reduced, financing avail. cable rate card. (Copies are '• 6870 W. Grand River room. $329,000 (EC05BE) i available from the advertising fixtures, sink, floors. Updated Call for details: 248-644-6300 Oakland County i department, Observer and bath. $179,900 (EC20FA) Mohawk IViHC, 734-513-4108 Eccentric News-papers, 36251 Weir Manuel Realtors 734-455-6000 m Schoolcraft, Livonia, Ml 48150 Weir Manuel Realtors m (734) 591-0900.) The Mobile Homes 3750] .?!*$ Observer and Eccentric Bioomfield ws wner .feiesseeGcanly Newspapers reser-ves the Nortliville right not to accept an advertis WASHINGTON TWP IN CANTON ; !n0® Coa^y er's order, Observer and Aprox 4200 sq. ft. ranch, 5 STOP LOOKING AND .UiKsrCoitRty Eccentric Newspapers sales BELIEVED TO BE cities oldest bedrooms, 5.5 baths, 2 full .{jyirigslOftGodDl? representatives have no home. Renovated Greek kitchens, finished basement, START LIVING authority to bind this news .Macomb County BLOOMFIELD TWP Revival expanded to include walk out to pool. Outdoor Homes from paper and oniy publication of master w/ upscale pool bathroom, home the S5QD-$24,Q0G IRISH HILLS/ONSTED 3 or 4 bdrm ranch, on cor an advertisement sha!l consti ner lot, 0.5 acre. contemporary bath, morning ater, vaulted ceiling, custom Close to shopping and tute final acceptance of the Open Sun March 4th 2-4 Westchester Village Sub. room w/private deck, family & woodwork. 3.5 car garage. X-ways. 2/3/4/bedrooms advertiser's order. When more 8438 O'Dowling Dr Birmingham schools, beau bdrm, $675,000 (EC80WA) Home site sits on 2 ponds. than one insertion of the same Financing Available. In Private Gilgal Pointe on tiful refinished, white Oak 734-455-6000 S1.450,000. For more info. advertisement is ordered, no Lake Loch Erin, Meticulously 810-602-3368 Appt. Only j SECURITY HOME jijkgfront'W^rirosi'HCK floors, newly painted and Weir Manuel Realtors credit will be given unless decorated 4 Bdrm, 2.5 Bath carpeted built-ins fireplace, SALES, INC. | notice of typographical or with 2 + car garage. Full fin. ail app!iances. updated Caii Today: 734-49b-07£J5 | other errors is given in time for 3200 nmrt bsmt. Too many upgrades to kitchen and bath, great correction before the second list. Get ready to play at the 3203 Hfc'S^^isfeiOfiHgi 3§10 Go;;nf?yHc:3» home or investment. PARK WOOD insertion. Not responsible for ik. 5375,000. Off Pentecost, $299,000. Agents welcome. Wb Hsai Btate Ajscfion omissions. Publisher's Notice: S/ M-50 in Onsted (49265]. 1968 248-884-4863 ROCHESTER 3S3G fsnmiHerserarsr* Ail real estate advertising in Call Diana Scappaticci: Flamingo %m. m this newspaper is subject to 248-553-8213 3 bdrm, garage. $198.500. NORTHERN Mi. Trailer Park. 3 32m Honlt 3640 Real Estate Senoiss the Federal Fair Housing Act of 734-716-4352 ROCHESTER HILLS Water Front Home d r o o m . 3234 Hsaiiii^otsWeoss "M f^w Hama Biiifc^rs 1968 which states that it is Keller Williams Realty 4 bdrm, 3.5 bath, $360,000 4 bdrm, 3 bath, A/C, 3 car £-*"" large enclosed; £35 feyo Haw 3?10 ir^rtoitj far Sale illegal to advertise "any prefer 734-995-9400 HOLLY garage with a loft: 6 miles porch with shed. A/C. Great ence limitation, or discrimina 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, $439,900 • from West Branch. Serious m. UteOrffln Wi Cosies condition! S3500/best. / tion". This news-paper will not ShareNet Realty 248-642-1620 Inquires only. 734-612-8706 3238...... M!ir# Visile 3?SS Oapte § iMrtoiM* knowingly accept any advertis NEW SUB-14 LOTS AVAIL. NANCY am linden 37¾ Manufactured Homes ing for real estate which is in Walk out sights, close to x- (989) 343-6861 or 315B Meiii! Ho« violation of the law. Our read Royal Oak (989) 240-5967 £G0 Ltvonfa ers are hereby informed that press ways. From $250,000. m MWoni 37S5 CcrnfMti^r^ for Sale all dwellings advertised in this 810-225-8944 » Monroe 3760 ii-w.es Under Construction newspaper are available on an FA8 NEWER construction was 3278 toiiite 3770 UtefrosttPropSfty equal housing opportunity builder's model. Still looks Real Estate Services 3640] basis. (FR Doc, 724983 3-31- m NoriWfc 37$ 1-¾ & fearRe s Dearborn Hgts new! Top of line everything: 72) Classified ads may be kitchen w/premium stainless 37SB fete Prapejty 3290 Novl placed according to the dead appliances. Master w/marble SANK FORECLOSURES! 3330 OakGrove 3880 fosortAVaeaBDiiPniBety lines. Advertisers are respon BAD CREDIT OKAY Land con tile. $325,000. (EC05AN) Homes from $10,000! 1-3 sible for reading their ad(s) the tract or rent-to-own. Big 3 bedroom available! Repos, » Oak ton 3¾¾ Fifjriea Bam IRISH HILS/ONSTED 248-644-6300 first time it appears and bdrm, 2 bath, bsmt,, 2 car, NO REOs, FDIC, FSBO, FHA, etc. 3310 Orion Townftty 3810 So=rthsm Pr Weir Manuel Realtors reporting any errors immedi Open Sun March 4th 2-4 work needed, 888-856-7034 These homes must sell! For RIVERVIEW MOBILE «16 Orchaiti Lake 3B2G Uts&toKgt/Uaanl ately. The Observer and 8426 O'Dowling Or listings call HOWIE PARK Look in The Eccentric Newspapers will not METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED Has for Sale-Beautiful refur '3318 fofwi 3830. Jims Shan In Private Gilgal Pointe on ranch w/great family room 1-800-425-1620 ext 3421. issue credit for errors in ads Lake Loch Erin, Exquisite 4 bished, like new mobile 3320 Perry 3840 LeaKfOpttonToBti) after THE FIRST INCORRECT addition & fireplace. Neutral Bdrm, 2.5 Bath w/2 plus car SHARE FREE VALUABLE homes, l^se your tax refund 3M8 Wstaey 3850 Msrtga^l&trj Coifaols INSERTION. Equal Housing decor, extensive use of for your down payment. We garage on over 8 Acres. Too hardwoods, gracious living SECRET! Sell, rent, exchange 3US PtBsntfftfce 3880 Money It Low Opportunity Statement: We are CITY CERTS. Complete, home will finance the balance. Call many upgrades to list. Don't room w/fireplace. $260,000 any property. Keep 100%. No pledged to the letter and spirit warranty included. 2-story by 734-721-7215 mi p^Mvtfi 3870 RaatEcKteWantBd Just Play at the Lake, Live it! (EC30PA) commissions, lead fees or of U.S. policy for the achieve Marygrove College, fresh 2555 Henry Ruff Rd. 3360 R«Bsrtf 3880 testoylats ment of equal housing oppor S425.000. Off of Pentecost, subscriptions, Worldwide paint, beautiful. hardwoods, 248-644-6300 Inkster, Mi 48141 Classifieds for 3830 £e«Mi/>!K!i5ajiSiFSfSi tunity throughout the nation. S/ M-50 in Onsted (49265). Weir Manuel Realtors Agents and FSBO. We encourage and support an DianaS, 734-716-4352 natural fireplace, large Guaranteed. 1-866-999-3928 affirmative ad-vertising and Keller Williams Realty kitchen, 2-car garage. www. Premie rPropertyAds, WHITE LK- Cranberry Lake a great deal! marketing pro-gram in which 734-995-9400 $114,900. (EC45R0) com Estates, S2 Woodridge Ct„ 2 there are no barriers to obtain 734-455-6000 Look for this NEED HELP SELLING YOUR HOME? super section delivered We wilt walk through the often .-"::::, iuuj.uu n crmujiaiuuuiij^iLiJ i uiniu. i umruiiiu difficult process of selling your home, Proposed: CANTON MEDICAL CONDOMINIUMS including property tax prorations, water and rent escrow, and deposit with your hometown SUMFTER TOWNSHIP; from buyer. Attorney on staff to assist drafting purchase agreement. 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FREE Corner of Haggerty & Joy HEAT & WATER! 24715 Five DAS DDF D E G S .Mile 1 bdrm $500; 2 bdrm WESTLAND A $0 MOVE-IN! vu ^734) 522-3013 <734) 425-0930 $600 Quiet, clean, appliances, Warren & Middlebelt. Large 1 new carpet paint No pets bdrm. Free heat & water,- R H J SON A R K L MonSat 11 6 313 945 0524 $585'mo 734-459-1160 1 SPACIOUS!! Garden City OWE B S NR O MM Wilderness Bdrme, 1O0O s^. ft. 2 Move-In Specials! CARPORTS/ POOL Lun. a CenX-ra\ Air WASHER &D£YEK A|"s' Near Westland mall CHECK YOUR ANSWERS HERE CHECK YOUR ANSWERS HERE inside unit (734) 425-5731 (734) 425-0930 8 b I 6 L 9 9 e S 1 Bedrooms $615 VI 'N L S 9 Z e 8 6 t> L yi o ^, 's 8.HM o --1 j j. _c ' FREE HEAT 1 H •a' V M 2 Bedrooms $715 Z e 6 I t? 9 L 9 8 o Dr H a laKe advantage Of Village HUGE Bathrooms (s) o H a a fa s v a lj|v^ »$99 Security Deposit* -. i. 8 L s 9 e t> z 6 o I s V a 1¾ o a a o r\n*> ss-P •tU&a.o sivena-i- Affts. Bordering Westland a A V D 3 # g 6 t> L I- 8 9 A o a i H' 1 one or these great 425-0930 $0$L %n 24 Hour Emergency Maintenance^ z e s O d i. 1 a :T a a x N specials today . I 1—I— -"J5&I"T -Convenient to 1-96 9 Z e t> 8 6 S L I iv a z V T ;a a H)X a S V N d R I 6 8 6 P Z Z 9 vi v a "a v 3 FBEE Sr 'Livonia Schools e V a Oi a a v a a n o s x ^ •0PEN7DAYSI 6 9 Z e 9 L \r 8 P a X N i a i a n ' "Select apts. Conditions apply. P I 8 9 Z L e 6 9 734-451-5210 vwvTV.gsleasing.ecm OEOSS69S66 www.hometowntife.com Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, March 1,2007 (*) ). • i IETOWN m ¢S?w:tt¾SSS«¾^••IlS^Sa?fifl•aSf¾:¾¾¾¾lB«:!:K5;J:¢3¢sss¾K¢,fss:iSJ¾¾;¾fftasssssK;, Apartments/ Living Quarters To Office/Retail Space For, Office/Retail Space For 4020] F Homes For Rent Homes For Rent Rooms For Rent Unfurnished iaffiWiMaMi Share Rent/Lease Rent/Lease DETROIT- 8454 Stout Joy & PLYMOUTH - DOWNTOWN DETROIT- Redford border. CANTON LIVONIA - 5 Mile/ Farmington Westland Park Apts. Westland - 2 bdrm. Full bsmt BIRMINGHAM Clean, neat, quiet neighbor Evergreen, Sharp & Clean, 3 3 bdrm, appliances, enclosed C/A, laundry & Kitchen privi Q iMtfMsaiifiirrtti Nice office for sublease 2 rm. offices w/windows start-,, Edgewood Court North - hood. Immediate occupancy. bedroom, basement, garage . porch, small pets. $995 + util. leges. $80/wk + $50 sec. $25 OFF includes, utilities, $50Q/mo.. ing at $325/mo., 2nd floor. RENT A Grant at Davis. 2'bdrm., From S645/mo. Credit check. S625/mo. 734-453-8375 deposit. Call: 313-534-2084 Gail Vicki : 734-207-5555 Utilities incl. 734-422-2321.'-• 1.5 bath luxury townhomes Call Jamie; 734-721-8111 12043 Miiiock, Plymouth & With This Ad PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP FARMINGTON HILLS NORTHVILLE DOWNTOWN. remodeled and tastefully Evergreen, 2 bdrm. bsmt., Brand NEW A/C Rooms FARMINGTON - DOWNTOWN Executive Office Suites WESTLAND/ NORWAYNE garage. $525. 248-476-6498 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, fireplace, Professional Roommate want 2 & 3 rm, 400 & 500 sq.ft. win decorated. Spacious rooms TV/Phone / HBO/CABLE Flexible Lease Terms. and closets, cherry wood Quad unit, 2 bdrm. Clean. large fenced yd. Avail, immed. ed. $425 mo. Furnished, Safe dowed offices, low gross rent, FOR THE FARMINGTON 3 bdrm new $1095/mo. (248) 735-5464 LOW RATES 248-347-6811 flooring, berber carpet, Remodeled kitchen. Under area. incl. util., cable, internet. 734-427-1300 best location. 248-476-2050 $560. 734-416-9799 home, 1800 sq.ft. ranch, Immaculate. 813-205-9926 updated kitchen, private PLYMOUTH- (City) 1085 sq. Livonia PLYMOUTH SAME yard and carport. attached garage $1500/mo. FARMINGTON HILLS 1200 sq. ft. retail on Ann; 248-563-1733 ft., 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, partially LIVONIA Female to share with Easy access to downtown & finished bsmt., Non-smoking TRIPLE A DELUXE MOTEL Hamilton Business Center Arbor Rd. just West of Lilley RATE AS A same. Full house privileges. Executive suites starting at shopping. EHO FARMINGTON HILLS - Cute 2 $1100/mo. 734-564-7693 A/C, Jacuzzi in rooms, maid in Plymouth Township. Good $575 (mo to mo)+ security $350/mo. T-1 internet availal- $1195 INCLUDES HEAT! bdrm brick ranch, finished service, HBO. Low daily/wkly visibility with overhead door/' Presented by incl. utilities. 734 425-9592 ble, Flexible lease terms. 1 ROYAL OAK / BERKLEY bsmt, kitchen appliances, REDFORD - 3 bdrm brick rates. $1600 month plus utilities.. The Beneicke Group 248-324-3600 2 bdrm Lower Flat, bath, laun option. $850,248-788-1823 ranch, finished bsmt, 2 car Sunrise Inn 734-427-1300 #2616950 248-736-1635 $575 dry facilities, bsmt. immediate garage, C/A, appliances, option Rooms For Rent Tel-96 Inn 313-535-4100 BELA SiPOS FARMINGTON HILLS 10 Mile avail. $900,248-788-1823 734-669-5813,734-747-7888 Security Deposit Occupancy. Tree lined neigh Royal Inn . 248-544-1575 FARMINGTON HILLS borhood. Gas/ Water incl. & Middlebelt. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, Fairlane 248-347-9999 Office Space Reinhart Commercia! BIRMINGHAM TOWNHOUSE detached garage; no bsmt. REDFORD $200 $775/Mo. 313-805-5484 LIVONIA Furnished room Relax inn 734-595-9990 Small suites avail. 2 Bedroom, 1.5 bath 2 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, full bsmt, Avail. April. $975 mo + utili 2 bdrm., 1 bath, 2 1/2 car hardwood, ail amenities, no ties & sec. (248) 672-2200 garage, large lot, quiet street. w/ utilities included. $500 WAYNE- Room for Rent. Nice, Several locations REDFORD TWP. 936 sq. ft. $850/mo. 12280 San Jose, and security deposit. $500 clean, quiet environment. pets. $1100. 248-901-0425 Homes For Rent Great Rates, incl. utilities. Office Suites 1 Bedroom FARMINGTON HILLS Redford. Call 313-937-7933 248-496-3340 $450 mo. Utilities included. CERTIFIED REALTY INC. 400 sq. ft. -1670 sq. ft. BIRMINGHAM, DOWNTOWN 10 Mile & Orchard Lake. 3 (734} 722-6960 Beautifully redecorated, 728 sq. ft. $575 REDFORD 3 bdrm. c/a, 2 car, 248-471-7100 1 bath, 2 bdrm. Washer, dryer. BIRMINGHAM 2 Bdrm., 1 bath bdrm, 1 bath, fenced, garage, NORTHVILLE or PLYMOUTH Great Rates finished bsmt., S. Redford Heat/Water 2 parking (1 covered). Pets. townhouse 297 E. 14 Mile Rd. $950/mo. (248) 390-8553 Downtown. 1st week with full Office/Retail Space Fori Including utilities. Schools. Sec 8 ok. $1050/mo Included $1400/mo, 248-421-3113 Basement/garage. $850/mo. deposit. Furnished sleeping Rent/Lease ' FARMINGTON HILLS CERTIFIED REALTY INC. (Mew residents only 248-644-3262 FARMINGTON HILLS 4 248-252-0006 rooms. Newiy, decorated. $85 (248) 471-7100 .CANTON - Lease to own. New CANTON Office Space Avail. with approved credit) Bedrooms, 2 baths, central REDFORD 3 Bedroom, weekly. Security deposit, luxury condo. 2 bdrm, finished 1500-3000 sq.ft. retail space 1or 2 Room suite 1 year lease. BIRMINGHAM- 2 bdrm with air, 2 car garage. All new $1195/mo. (248) 305-9944 REDFORO- 3,032 sq. ft. office- bsmt, 2 car garage, gorgeous in new building in Canton, On Great Rates Very clean apartments basement, 1188 Bird St. 14 appliances. No pets! SECTION 8 APPROVED. space, private entrance; Tele clubhouse. 734-216-1933 REOFORD AREA Working Michigan Ave. between Excellent maintenance mile/Woodward $775/mo. Immediate Occupancy!. Ref 16601 Ryland, CERTIFIED REALTY INC. graph & W. Chicago area. Very gentleman preferred. Clean Haggerty & Lilley. $16.90 per Central air, intercom Bob [248) 360-2095 erences & deposit required. Call Ron: 248-471-1692 248-471-7100 low rent. Call: 248-855-9676. Appliances include dish ShareNet Realty 248-642-1620 $1350/mo. 810-560-2089 quiet home. $120/wk. $185 to sq.ft. #2412466 washer and more. REDFORD, 3 bdrm, 1 bath move in. 313-534-0109 BELA SIPOS ROCHESTER HILLS-300-1200! BLOOMFIELD HELLS Charm 734-669-5813,734-747-7888 GARDEN CITY- No pets FARMINGTON- 22773 Violet, home on corner lot, big yard sq.ft. in 2-level bldg. $10.85- ing guest house. 1350 sq.ft. SOUTHFtELD 2 separate avail, Reinhart Commercial Single room offices from $175 Mon.-Fri. 9-6, Sat. 12-4 Orhcard Lk/GrandRiver, Clean 1400 sq. ft. w/ wet bar. /sq.ft. gross rent, incl utilk fireplace, 2/3 bdrm, 1 bath, $1000/mo. Could be $0 down w/ private entrances, 1 w/ pri & office suites from $575. ties/taxes. 1-75/M.-59, on S" all appliances, 4 beautiful 2 bdrm, bsmt. $950/mo. 0 vate bath. Quiet, wooded. Caiito place your ad at Utilities incl, 2nd floor. Ford & (734) 729-6636 dep. Call Tom: 248-739-1180 or rent to own. 734-521-0235 Adams Rd Shared conference acres of gardens. Share pool. Non-smoking. 248-352-4528 1~8QG-579-SELL(7355) Middlebeit. (734)422-1195 room avail. 248-844-9043 $1500/neg. 248-644-3147 FERNDALE- Updated 3 bdrm, ROMULUS - Cute, 2 bdrm cape cod. Bsmt, oversized family/dining room, bsmt, 1 Canton appliances. Wood floors. garage, dining room, option to Westland buy avail. $750. 248-788-1823 HOMES FOR RENT $875/mo. +sec 313-999-4540 THE "NEW CANTON- "LOW MOVE-IN COST' ROYAL OAK- 3 bdrm colonial, Beautiful condo 3 bdrm, 1 $99 Security Dep/ HUNTINGTON WOODS WESTERN 1/2 bath, bsmt, all appli 3 bdrm, Tudor S1995/mo. 1 1/2 bath remodeled kitchen ances. S1050/mo. Call 3 bdrm, 2 oath, $699/mo. & bath, all appliances, c/a, All appliances and ROCHESTER Eugen: 734-834-4854 3bdrmRanch$1195/mo. washer/dryer, 2 car garage. a/c included. NEW MANAGEMENT PtNCKNEY Lawn service incl. Catalpa near Pets Welcome Updated Apartments 4 bdrm Ranch Sl695/mo. Washington. $1200/mo. 939 888-304-0078 Bob has a new job, S99SEC.DEP. LAKE ORION N. Maple Ave. 248-689-6502 DLAWSON/ROYAL OAK SUN HOMES 1 MONTH FREE Broadacre at Manitou - N. 4 bdrm 3.5 bath $2500/mo. SOUTHFIELD COLLEGE PARK ESTATES WATERFORD 1 Bdrm. $510 of 14 Mile, E. off Crooks. 51074 Mott Rd. S/9, E/lnkster, N/Grandriver. 2 WOW! Must see these 3 bdrm 2,5 bath $1275/mo. 2 bdrm.$585 (Between Geddes & Mich bdrm, 1 bath, new carpet, but he can never get beautifully updated 2 StiareNet Realty 248-642-1620 Ave. off Ridge Road). appliances, fenced yard, pets (734) 729-6520 bdrm., 1.5 bath townhomes INKSTER - Remodeled 3 bdrm okay. $650/mo. 248-669-3012 with custom moldings & Skyline/Clayton Retailer "(Exp. 2-28-07) brick ranch, dining room, SOUTHFIELD- V -»• paint, bsmts., private yards, mechanic's garage, C/A, 2 bdrm, hardwood floors, to work on time. carports. Check out our Option. $750, 248-788-1823 Westfand- 19'x12' master bedroom! appliances. Large yard. Awesome Location! $925 /mo. EHO CANTON - 44055 Somerset. 4 INKSTER -4028 BAYHAN 248-388-6853. 1ST MONTH FREE Spotless 3 bdrm brick ranch, $99 Deposit* The Beneicke Group bdrm colonial, 2 1/2 bath, WAYNE- Newly remodeled 3 attached 2 car garage, 1st ail new appliances. 2 car bdrm, full bsmt, close to Spacious 1 8drm (248 642-8686 garage. Must be interested in "some restrictions apply floor laundry, 1830 sq.ft., schools & hospital. $850/mo. $1600/mo. 248-381-2201 option to purchase. $750/mo + 11/2 mo. sec. 734-421-8491 734-721-6699 EHO FARMINGTON HILLS: 1 bdrm, + SBC. Credit Ck., Ref. upper level condo at 12 Mile CANTON - Beautiful 4 bdrm, 3 Aero Realty (313) .402-0187 WESTLAND WESTLAND-1 bdrm, newly & Orchard Lake. S675/mo. bath, built-in whirlpool, great 2 Bdrm, decorated, large INKSTER- 3 bdrm, extra fin decorated, with appliances, 248-476-0546 schools. $1450/mo. Credit yard, no pets. $650/mo. $450. Call: (248) 892-0262 check required. 734-254-8784 ished rm. in bsmt. hot tub, LAKE ORION Atwater Comm remodeled, copper pipes, new (734) 326-8300 ons Condo. 2 bdrm, 2 full appliances, big garage. Apartments/ CANTON 3 bdrm ranch, 1235 WESTLAND bath, den, 1 car, $975/mo. sq.ft., 2 1/2 car detached $950/mo. Call 313-999-3710 2 Bedroom , new carpet, Furnished Avail May 1st, 248-627-9214 garage, $1185/mo. fenced yard, 1.5 car garage. KEEGO HARBOR 2 bdrm, Cass FARMINGTON HILLS - Park Call 734-416-9799 No appiianc.es/pets. $650/ LIVONIA Beautiful 3 bdrm, 3 Lk. W. Bloomfield schools, a/c, mo. $975 security. Motel. Furnished rooms, effi appliances, new carpet/paint. We have someone who will. bath, 2 level spacious 2,225 CANTON 4 bdrm 3.5 bath. (734) 722-4317 ciency & apts from $150/week. sq. ft, at 6 & Newburgh Rd. 1st month free! $1695/mo. $800/mo. 248-420-7094 No deposit. 248-474-1324 Laurel Woods, $1500/mo. 734-620-5873 pictures at: Heck, we even have Bob's next j LIVONIA 2 Bdrm. laundry rm. WESTLAND Condo 1 734-748-1866 734-216-2615 majorprop.com FARMINGTON HILLS S. LYON carpeted, appliances, garage, Bedroom. Remodeled, 1st CONDO - Lg. 1 bdrm, washer, Go to CareerBuilder.com or call us at 800-579-7355 MILFORD- 2 bdrm, 1 bath, CANTON Beautifully updated. fenced yard. Option to buy. floor on pond. $600 dryer, appliances. Carport. downtown, appliances. S750/ Finished bsmt., lg. fenced yd., S725/moT sec. 248-685-8138 to place your next Help Wanted ad. 248-380-5405, 248-719-3293 mo or option to buy. Great huge garage, appliances. LiVONIA 3 bdrm. brick ranch, investment! 248-345-7086 WESTLAND Duplex 2 Bsmt WESTLAND Fully furnished, 1* S1545/mo. 734-516-1107 2bath, 1900sq.ft., fin.bsmt., Web plus print. bdrm, util. include $575/mo. w/3rd bedroom, fenced yard, NORTHVILLE 2/3 bdrm., 2.5 CANTON- Ford/Sheldon area. appliances. 2 car. $1700. private driveway. Pets ok 1st & last mo. rent. D&H Property 248-888-9133 • (734) 722-6960 bath 1600 sq. ft. townhouse. 3 bdrm. 1.5 bath, fenced yard. 750/mo. 734-576-3434 walkout bsmt, all appliances garage. Pets neg. S1150+ sec. LIVONIA Rent or rent to own. WESTLAND- Ford/l-275 arsa. $1050 248-982-5335 Avail. 3/17 734-751-45*5 Ali new inside Perfect 3 Condos/Townfiouses 3 bdrm. brick ranch. 1.5 bath NORTHVILLE CONDO FOR CANTON- foewer 4 bdrm, bdrm., fenced yard finished bsmt, clean, C/A, no RENT Lg 1 bdrm., 1 bath. Brick Colonial, 2.5 bath, 3 car, $995+ deposit. 734-525" pets. $975/mo. 734-591-9163 BIRMINGHAM - 2 bdrm, 1 1/2 Heat & water incl. $650/mo. 3083 sq. ft. $2500/mo. D&H LIVONIA Rent/option to buy 3 bath, quiet condo, hardwood, i 24 hr. recorded message Properties, 248-838-9133 bdrm, exc. cond. 1000 sq, ft,, pool, washer, dryer, 1000 Time Share Rentals THE 866-237-2647 ext 21 extra lg. 2.5 car. fenced yd., sq.ft., $1100. 248-250-1481 COMMERCE c/a, $950/mo. 734-612-6991 TROY Maple & Coolidge. End 3 bdrm, 2 bath, appliances, NAPA VALLEY, CA; (DtKtrver fy^itmtut unit. 1719 sq. ft. 2 bdrm, 2.5 bsmt. Pets okay. $1100/mo. NORTHVILLE- DOWNTOWN SEDONA, AZ; bath. 2 car. $1500/mo. 248-669-3012 3 bedroom. Beautiful historic FLORIDA & MEXICO. $500- NEWSPAPERS 248-890-2095 neighborhood. C/A, wood SlOOO/week. 248-217-4514 DEARBORN HTS.- 2 bdrm, deck, patio, large yard. Walk updated, fenced, bsmt. pets out bsmt. Washer, dryer, & all Vacation ok, garage. $875. Option avail. appliances included. $1100 313-999-6728 rachway.com per month. 313-682-7225 Resort/Rentals CANTON 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, DETROIT- 8075 Westwood, PLYMOUTH - 2 bedroom MIKADO / OSCODA flnnlianrf": Wn note Fnrii/ .Inv A Fvprfiroen S Rorlrnnm ronrh Ctfttm -md frirlnn Date irtaH hnntinn i-ahio z, -, A better employee is out there • I ••lllll^liaiHlllllV SP rrw J** \ t*JL I'oui 'IVccklv Ljuitlc io : Ipurlincnl -Civimj . h. - * S IMW^WI" •• "in iittiini'miffc XHHqqwvfim •llgllHIW HPfUHHIdSI mnailMwiw m* irtpmiiiiiifli iniftnh| m Mocated at 15 Mile and *1elexyi&pb (loath! !/JcCODL •.=•• A.JV.&TI/JEMT: ^'»- i' APARTMENTS 2 Bedrooms, Full Basement with hook-ups, Kitchen Appliances, 12 Month Lease • 1 & 2 Bee, —..., ,^. „, ,^,,« V 1 BEDROOM STARTING AT $609 Central Air, Fireplace * 9mmed&Ue ficcttfiattcy • Gat fytuetu&Lf, • ttiaUb & ItaiU Removal Onctuied • Gabn&U 9*tcLtded • Bloomfaid JfUU ScttooU 248-354-9119 ext. 206 , wclT* 248-851-2340 ^ -/ mmmmm -*•*—-—* -~1n urn '--IIHIIfl-dirtrtIIJimrnwmlairfaii 5 I Great Specials on 2 Bedrooms w CilFvlifS CALIFORNIA STYLE APARTMENTS Spacious ONE and TWO bedroom extreme DEAl * * v ,/ makeover suites starting at $450/monih! oW Gu> lis fOu: In st off--' uA S&x/kawiap FREE HEAT & WATER, carpet and ceramic tile, solid A: Aill'lothi r-st! **• binets, granite tike countertops and new stainless steel appliart' WOOLXREST VILLA door pool, playground and picnic area and a new fitness center. 734-261-5410 Only mmtues away H ^ A ^ ^7^% i _ T C C\ (\ • . I II ••"•>:! I •' ili1- i • i J One Bedroom S600 • Two Bedrooms S670 from 1-275 and 1-96' • i ,>, • i • • =n I. " ! I 734-261-8010 |V" nun'i iff** n,if r,tf r.i./n'IS'EES/l \ A ^\ Do you have vacant apartments? ( all today for a i*rrut nth... 1-800-579-7355 (*) Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, March 1,2007 www.hometownllfe.com 'BLIND SPOTS' AND OVERLOOKED OPPORTUNITIES WRKWISE If you're because their backgrounds are different. perhaps, develop, then overlooking Some people come with the cognitive the percentage is still work-related framework -- like a filter/'making the high." Entrepreneurs, r' opportunities, recognition possible. He points out that in he thinks, often have ' Mildred L several factors viewing an auto accident, for example, a the opposite problem - Gulp maybe at physician might pay attention to injury, seeing opportunities play. "Blind an accountant to financial ramifications that really aren't there. Spots: and an attorney to the person involved. He advises that you Achieve Erika Weinstein, president and co- investigate a pattern Success by Seeing What You Can't See" founder of the executive search firm before going broke on (Wiley, forthcoming, May, $24.95), a book Stephen-Bradford Search in New York an idea. Informal W by Claudia Shelton, maintains that, if City, disagrees with "Blind Spots" and market research can you're a high-achiever, your mindset may Baron. "It's not that most people overlook provide the be the culprit: "you may be looking for opportunities,"she maintains. "It's simply information you need. what's wrong... I prefer to think about the case that they're not looking and that He illustrates this (BEGIN ITAL)what is possib!e(END successful people don't have the time to point by relating the : ITAL)." indulge themselves to pursue other story of a veterinarian Claudia Shelton, author of 'Blind Spots.' Shelton describes five common 'opportunities.'" who gathered the situations that create blind spots: Distraction cuts through attentiveness. In opinions of clients in her practice as airline pilot designed wheeled luggage - excessive reliance upon strengths; fact, Baron says, it can be so powerful that research for her small mobile pet fountain after using carts for his own bags and - ingrained habits; "you could even be looking and still not for cats, which tend not to drink enough realizing that passengers could benefit - negative expressions of stress; paying attention. You might see water. It passed. from something similar. - failure to read others accurately; and opportunity, but not pursue it because Weinstein quips, when asked about the If your career is stalled for opportunity, - miscommunication. you don't see the scope of it." In the numbers of people who miss consider the advice Weinstein offers. But the problem might not be search arena, Weinstein states that opportunities, "I'm not sure, because if "Read industry trades and go on the Web. psychological or a result of receptiveness depends upon timing and you're good, you're going to get calls Look for companies going gangbuster, communication failures. Robert Baron, the manner in which opportunity is about opportunities and if you're not, companies that are 'hot. "They should be Dean R. Wellington Professor of presented. probably you're not missing many seed-beds of opportunity. She also Management at the Lally School of How common are blind spots in opportunities." recommends consulting yQ^jagt^eirkfor Management & Technology at Rensselaer relation to opportunity? Baron states All is not lost if you're missing them. a contact to an individual in the conf|>any. Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y., from the standpoint of an entrepreneur, Baron says that people can be trained to "This person," she adds, "can be yom\ indicates that if you can't see patterns, "Probably, almost everyone misses a good develop the "mental framework by advocate and at the very least channel you may not recognize an opportunity. opportunity now and then. The answer searching for patterns - like a file system your information to the right person; and/ ; "We go through the world connecting the really depends on what one means by we develop in our heads to process or department." No blind spot there.; ] dots to make patterns," he says. "People 'opportunity' If you mean a good business information - by being given a very wide (Dr. Mildred L. Gulp is an award-winning I see different things in different situations opportunity a particular person could, range of experience. "He states that an journalist. 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