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bingo benefits way for library programs at Goodfellows BY DARRELL CLEM "We think it's a fabulous OBSERVER STAFF WRITER thing. It's a community orga- Dorsey Center nization returning a favor back With families increasingly to the community," Rachwal BY DARRELLCLEM hammered by job losses, fore- said. "We wouldn't be able to OBSERVER STAFF WRITER closures, soaring gas prices operate, if we didn't have dona- and spiraling debt, a charitable tions." In what could potentially lead to a Westland group already has Due to a prolonged economic Westland library satellite branch, new started raising money to pro- downturn, demand for help programs will be unveiled this sum- vide relief at Christmastime. has increased while the ability mer at the Dorsey Community Center, Westland Goodfellows, of many donors to giye money a building in the heart of the city's which used to rely on post- has declined. That has left Norwayne neighborhood. Thanksgiving newspaper sales Goodfellows struggling to find The center, on Dorsey east of Venoy, to buy Christmas gifts for other ways to raise funds. already is receiving decorative paint- needy children, started raising "This will bring in revenue ing, including panda bear images, in an money Wednesday from weekly year-round and allow us to do area where a children's storytime pro- bingo games at the nonprofit more than we could do with gram will debut during an open house Wayne-Ford Civic League, on just two days (of selling news- slated for 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, PHOTOS BY TOM HOf FMEYER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Wayne south of Ford. papers)," Rachwal said. library Director Cheryl Napsha said. Doors open at 9 a.m. Some Goodfellows volunteers Library employees involved in Westland public library employee Mary Beth Fixler works on taping off a window as she and some of Wednesdays with games start- still want to sell newspapers to children's programming will read to her co-workers renovate a room at the Dorsey Center to be used for library programs. ing at 10:45 a.m. and ending keep the tradition going, but youngsters and help them with arts and just before 2 p.m., said Vic Barra said that fund-raising crafts projects related to the books, all Barra, league president and method has become increas- part of this summer's theme of Catch 'We kind of wanted to start small to gauge Goodfellows board member. ingly risky as motorists have the Reading Bug. the participation level, with hopes it could The first day of bingo cleared started driving more aggres- As early as September, library offi- $1,543, he said. sively over the years. Bingo cials hope to move six computers with "It's another one of the civic g^.mes could potentially allow Internet access to the Dorsey Center, league's efforts m support tbr p'iiiMichigan Chiropractic Fame. needn't be a budget-busting More than 200 of the 500 rant, Dario's Italian Eatery. Specialists' Amanda Apfelblat, Zgliczynski nominated Ontko dilemma. tickets have been sold, she Westland stops will include and corporate sponsor TDS for the Hall of Fame for her Just ask Brookellen Swope, said, and "I anticipate selling Applebee's, Ashley's Beer & Metrocom. Numerous other work with the center's Bolde Helen Ontko of Westland will soon Westland Chamber of out early." Grill, Beaver Creek, Buffalo companies and people became Food Depot. Ontko, 79, volun- find out if she will be a finalist for the Commerce president. To join in, call (734) 326- Wild Wings, Famous Dave's, business sponsors. teers at the depot two days a Energizer Keep Going Hail of Fame. For just $20, food lovers can 7222. Restaurant Rally par- Lakeshore Grill at Macy's, "This event provides par- week and helps with shopping sample cuisine from Italian to ticipants will wear special LongHorn Steakhouse, ticipants with the oppor- to stock the depot's shelves. She other days looking for deals." Mexican during the chamber's T-shirts that will serve as Malarkey's Irish Pub, tunity to sample some of is also involved with the church, Zgliczynski started working fifth annual Restaurant Rally, their tickets to eat. They'll be Marvaso's Italian Grille, the area's finest foods and volunteering at church events at the center for five years ago a popular event scheduled for assigned a starting restaurant, Qdoba Mexican Grill, enjoy lots of fun and laughs," and making meals for those in and worked with Ontko in the 6-10 p.m. Tuesday, July 29. and they can hop aboard a Starbucks Coffee Co. and Swope said, adding that need. depot until she moved upstairs It's a mouth-watering, din- trolley to make the rounds Texas Roadhouse. last year's Restaurant Rally "I think I'm the oldest volun- in the building at Sims and ing-out adventure that guar- to all 13 places — or they can To help keep costs down, "drew rave reviews from teer," she said. "I've been work- Second in Wayne to help with antees a full tummy but not drive themselves. the chamber has received help those who participated." ing here six days a week. I'm furniture and clothing. It was an empty wallet. At $20 for 13 stops, the from local businesses, includ- here two days doing the front "With all of the spectacu- price is right. That averages ing major sponsor Antoinette [email protected] | (734)953-2110 desk and then I'm out on the Please see ONTKO, A3

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AROUND WESTLAND TSA golf outing by contacting Kochis. Ice cream social Annapolis at the corner of and it provides a forum for Middlebelt, Westland. For more networking. It also coordinates ON THE WES The Senior Alliance will hold Retirement planning The public is invited to information, call (734) 728- events, referrals and resources its 2008 Golf Classic Friday, Learn how to make your an ice cream social at 1:30 3440. relating to contractors, prop- For an expanded version of July 25, at the Woodlands of retirement dreams into real- p.m. Wednesday, June 18, at erty management, attorneys, Around Westland, visit our online Van Buren Golf Course. The 9 ity at this retirement planning Ashford Court Senior Residence Condo meeting insurance companies ^nd other edition at www.hometowflOfe, a.m. shotgun start will kick off discussion on at 7 P-m. Monday, 37510 Joy, west of Newburgh, The Westland Condominium issues. Association board mem- com and click on the Westland a day filled with raffle prizes, June 9, at the William P. Faust Westland. Entertainment will Organization will host a bers are encouraged to bring home page. food and the Ficano Cup, given Public Library. Join Andrew be by "The 4 Decades," a local meeting with condo own- a list of contractors, property each year to the winning four- Gagne, an associate finance Barber Shop Quartet. Seating ers and Mayor William Wild managers and insurance pro- contact LeBlanc toll-free at some. Contact Jaclyn Kochis, advisor, to discuss what invest- is limited; call Ashford Court at 7 p.m. Monday, June 9, in viders to compare and rate for (888)-737-5325 or at (517)-373- program specialist, at (734) ments fit your unique dreams for reservations and directions the clubhouse of Woodview group distribution. 2576. 727-2060 to reserve a spot. and goals. Find out what retire- at (734) 451-1155 by Monday, Condominiums. The mayor is. For more information, State Sen. Glenn Anderson, The event is also the last time ment means to you, what your June 16. expected to address how city contact WCO President Ed D-Westland, also will hold local to purchase a ticket for TSA's personal plan is and what your services are allocated to condo Turnquist at eturnquist© coffee hours in Westland and "Rock'n Raffle" to win an options are. For more informa- Summer safety owners and associations includ- sbcglobal.net or call (734) 354- Redford Monday, June 9- autographed, zebra-print, Ted tion or to reserve your seat, call Enjoy the food and games ing road maintenance, street 8743. He will be at the Bailey Nugent guitar. The raffle sup- the library at (734) 326-6123. and have fun at the Lutheran lights and watering of rights of Recreation Center, 36651 Ford, ports The Holiday Meals-on- The William P. Faust Public Church of Our Saviour's second way. He also will answer ques- Coffee Hours Westland 9-10 a.m., then move Wheels Program. 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"If I win, we might be able Going Hall of Fame in 2006 through the Keep Going Hall honored its scholarship win- The Arlene Douglass the depot to be a success," said to do an extra truck this year." as a way to share some of the ofFame." ners at a Thursday, June 5, Memorial Scholarship, Zgliczynski. Ontko will find out this most inspiring, encouraging And so is Ontko. luncheon. separate from the three The depot gives out some weekend if she has made the and funny stories of Energizer "We have practically empty This year's winners are: Rotary scholarships, is given 250,000 pounds of food to peo- cut. If she did, online voting at Bunny spirit. This year's 100 shelves right now," she said. "I • Joshua Bradley of in memory of a longtime ple living throughout western www.energizer.com\halloffame Keep Going Hall of Fame semi- shop with coupons to get the Wayne Memorial High second-grade teacher at Wayne County. Many of the cli- will start at noon on Thursday, finalists are being honored for stuff we need. Maybe that's why School, who will attend the Schweitzer Elementary in ents come from the Norwayne June 12, and run through 11:59 "their energetic accomplish- they think I'm the Energizer University of Michigan-Ann the Wayne-Westland dis- subdivision and Inkster, but p.m. July 25. ments and determination and Bunny." Arbor to study medicine. trict who was the wife of the needy also are coming from In fact, when Zgliczynski unstoppable spirit, just like the He is the son of Carol Ann Rotarian Don Douglass, a communities like Garden City, mentioned the Hall of Fame, Energizer Bunny." [email protected] | (734) 953-2112 Bradley and David Bradley retired John Glenn adminis- Redford, Livonia and Canton. , . Sr. trator. Don Douglass serves According to Ontko, the center HI Stephanie Hornbeck as scholarship chairman for sees more than 20 families a of John Glenn High the Rotary effort day. School, who will attend the "We are involved with the "We give families food in BOATS University of Michigan- future of young people and two-month intervals," said TAX PROBLEMS Dearborn to study bio- we're involved in education," Ontko. "We're a small place, SUPER CHEAP! we're self-sufficient, We don't Over 500 To Choose From! logical sciences. Hornbeck he said. "Rotary tries to help Talk to Tax Resolution Services of Michigan. is the daughter of Sheryl out young people." get any state or federal assis- New & Used inventory Offer in Compromise Hornbeck. The students and their tance." WILSON • Terri Samland of the parents appreciate the help, Ontko shops for the best f Penalty Abatement MARINE File Old Returns William D. Ford Career Douglass said, adding the deals that can keep the shelves Installment Payments Technical Center, whose graduates also receive other of the depot stocked and meat LIVINGSTON •1-800-875-2620 Remove Liens/Levies home school is John Glenn. scholarships. 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OUR VIEWS LETTERS Lobby for tax on beer, wine to those in need of blood cell and marrow trans- plants. (Including the Ford Motor Co. drives Report offers a dynamic I choose not to sermonize about the effects of being held across North America, I am confident experimentation of alcohol by teenagers in order the number of new registries will exceed 1,000.) to fit in with the "cool crowd." If we could be We may never know if someone who joined the sure that a teenager could take it or leave it then registry during these drives was a match for one view of Michigan's promise we could attribute this daring attitude as part of the over 6,000 people in need, but know that of growing up. But in many instances a teenager because of your efforts, the possibility that some- The Center for Michigan, a public policy has been deeply hurt by the dependence of might like the taste and resulting effect alcohol one's life will be saved is very real. organization fdunded by Philip Power, former the two major political parties on constitu- has on his inhibitions and decides to continue I thank you all from the bottom of my heart. owner of the Observer & Eccentric Newspapers,ent groups that tend to place their particular life in this euphoric state. He might observe TV (For more information on joining the marrow has released a challenging report on Michigan's agendas above the interests of the state as a and movie ads glorifying the lifestyle of drink- registry or the most recent list of registry drives economic and political future: "Michigan's whole. While we support and understand the ers and rather than sit on the outside looking in, in your area, please visit www.marrow.org and Defining Moment: A Common Ground Agenda need for political parties, around which peo- he would decide to join in on the fun. click on "join".) for Michigan's Transformation." ple with common beliefs can rally, we agree Therein lies the beginning of a life of addic- Deb Rusnock tion that will adversely influence his future and The centrist group's report focuses on what with the report that for far too long, Michigan Livonia Michigan needs to do to build on its resources has been sacrificed to the political process. everyone associated with him. to become a major economic center again. The report, based on meetings with resi- Let all of us sober citizens unite and insist that our legislators demand that the beer and DNC using unfair tactics The decline in the domestic auto industry, dents across the state, offers some dynamic alcohol industries be taxed equitably just as trade policies that drained manufacturing ideas for improving K-16 education in the As a voter in the Michigan Democratic we did with the tobacco industry. We can only jobs from the state and political squabbling state and retaining graduates; supporting eco- primary, I was appalled by the unfair tactics achieve this by putting pressure on our elected exhibited by the Rules Committee of the DNC over tax policies have made Michigan the first nomic development and entrepreneurialism; officials to enact laws that will benefit our next casualty in a weakening national economy. creating vibrant urban centers and preserv- and their biased and partisan ruling. I was also generation rather than perpetuate the addiction disheartened by the willingness of the Michigan The report sets out three guiding principles ing Michigan's natural resources, particularly that prevails with many of their parents. Democratic leadership to compromise with this for turning Michigan around: 1) A talent- its water; rebranding Michigan as the North Diana Hage committee, thus ignoring the voices of Michigan Coast; developing government accountabil- ed and globally competitive workforce; 2) A voters. Thanks to Gov. Blanchard for being one ity and promoting bipartisan leadership; and Westland vibrant economy and great quality of life; and of the only voices of reason. 3) Effective, efficient and accountable govern- revising the state's tax structure to address Since it has been acknowledged by our ment. the continuing structural deficiencies in the Thanks for article on donors state budget. Michigan leadership that this primary was The last point emphasizes a running theme . On Mother's Day in the Hometown Life sec- flawed, and it was the intention that our votes in this report, that Michigan has been dam- To read the report in full and to participate tion you published an article by Linda Chomin would not be counted, I have a few questions aged by partisan bickering at the expense of in the process of revitalizing this great state, entitled, "A Mother's Love." My family was the regarding this issue: dealing with the state's problems. Michigan go to www.thecenterformichigan.net. focus of that article, and 1 would like to take If it was the intention of the MDP to hold a this opportunity to thank Ms. Chomin and primary without counting our votes, why were the Observer and Eccentric Newspaper for the we not informed of their intent? I believe that wonderful presentation of the facts regarding some progressive media outlets were putting GOVERNMENT CONNECTION the need for blood cell and marrow donors and that information out, but to my knowledge, it providing a forum to make others aware. We was not official. [email protected]. were also able to share the locations of the many Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm Why, in a state in such a precarious financial U.S. Sen. Carl Levin free registry drives that occurred in our area. Send correspondence to P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Ml situation, would the taxpayers be billed for a Several people said that they joined the donor 48909, or call Constituent Services at (517) 335-7858. The His Washington, D.C. mailing address is 269 Russell Office primary that was meaningless and unofficial. registry because of the article. fax number is (517) 335-6863. Building, U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C. 20510-2202. Call Why were we duped into voting if our votes did State Sen. Glenn Anderson him at (202) 224-6221. The fax number is (202) 224-1388. I would also like to thank the many business- not count? Contact him by mail at P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Ml 48909- He also has offices in Patrick V. McNamara Federal es in Northwest Livonia that allowed us to post 7536, or call toll free at (866) 262-7306. His e-mail address Building,477 Michigan Ave., Room 1860, in Detroit. The flyers in their establishments about the donor If the Florida primary date was changed by [email protected]. local phone number is (313) 226-6020, TTY (800) 851-0030 registry drives. Several people also mentioned the Republican legislature of that state, why State Rep. Andy Dillon and fax at (313) 226-6948, He also has a Web site, levin. seeing the flyer in a store or restaurant and fol- did the DNC rules committee penalize the Send e-mails to [email protected] and written senate.gov. lowing up to register at one of the drives listed. Democratic voters? I find it unusual that the correspondence to his attention at 166 Capitol Building, U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow The strong community support was overwhelm- National Republican Party did not sanction P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Ml 48909-7514, by fax at (517) 373- In Washington, D.C., the address is 133 Hart Senate Office ing, and you will never know what an important their voters in that same primary. 5976, or call toll-free at (888) REP-DILLON (737-3455). His ' Building, Washington, D.C. 20510. Call her there at (202) role you played. I hope our community will sup- It has become obvious to many of us that the e-mail address is [email protected]. 224-4822, TTY (202) 224-2066, or e-mail her at senator® port your establishments as much as you sup- Democratic Party, as a whole, is terribly flawed State Rep. Richard LeBlanc stabenow.senate.gov. In Detroit, her office is at 243 W. ported this cause. and will remain divided throughout this elec- Send e-mails to [email protected] and written Congress, Suite 550. Cal! (313) 961-4330. She also has a Finally, I would like to thank our family and tion cycle no matter who their candidate will correspondence to his attention at N0697 House Office Web site, stabenow.senate.gov. friends who gave so unselfishly of their time and be. As a lifelong Democratic activist and volun- Building, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Ml 48909-7514, by fax at U.S. Rep. Thaddeus McCotter energies in organizing registry drives, distrib- teer, I have become very disillusioned with the (517) 373-5962 or call toll-free at (888) 737-5325. His e- His Washington, D.C., mailing address is 1632 Longworth uting flyers, and working at the drives. Thank tactics of my party and do not feel motivated to mail address is [email protected]. House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515. Call him you"all so much for your efforts. I was unable to continue to volunteer. Why would any so-called State Rep. Bob Constan at (202) 225-8171 or send a fax by dialing (202) 225-2667. participate, but based on the results it's appar- rules committee member have the audacity or Send e-maiis to [email protected] and written His district office is at 17197 N. Laurel Park Dr., Suite 161, ent you gave it your all. hubris to disenfranchise my vote and allocate it correspondence to his attention at N0695 House Office Livonia, Ml 48152. Call him at (734) 632-0314 or send a As a results of the donor drives organized by inaccurately? Building, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Ml 48909-7514, by fax fax at (734) 632-0373. He also has an Web site, mccotter. our small group, nearly 7OO new potential donors at (517) 373-5967, or call (517) 373-5967, or by e-mail at house.gov. joined the marrow registry giving renewed hope Canton

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In 2005, Erin McNally got a kiss from her father, Patrick McNally, as he, as a Garden City school Graduation is father board trustee, presented her with her diploma. BY SUE MASON of exciting," said McNally "enjoys the commencement McNally. "Erin will probably She's hoping to do it OBSERVER STAFF WRITER who received an associate because he gets to see all the try for the kiss, she tried it at again Saturday when of applied science degree in colors of the different col- her high school graduation her father, the president When Erin McNally veterinary technology. "Some leges." and was successful." of Wayne County received her college degree people think it's strange, but This isn't the first time McNally decided to attend Community College Saturday, it was from someone I'm excited." Patrick McNally has partici- WCCCD because of her father District's Western Wayne she knows very well — her The ceremony was held pated in his daughter's gradu- and discovered the veterinary campus, presents her father, Patrick McNally, at Cobo Hall in Detroit and ation ceremony. As a member technology program. She fin- with her college degree. the president of the Wayne according to her mother of the Garden City school ished school on April 30 and County Community College Tammy, it was hard to tell board, each year he joins his has been spending the month classes there. I heard about depended on whose face they District's Western Wayne who's more excited ~ Erin fellow trustees in presenting of May studying for her state this program and I love ani- wanted in the snapshots. Campus. because she is done with her diplomas to Garden City High and national boards that she'll mals, so I decided to take it." "It's totally amazing when "It's kind of cool, it's kind education or Patrick who School graduates. He was take June 20 in Lansing. There was around 10 fam- you think about him being there to present his daughter "It's an excellent program, ily members and friends able to give her her degree, it's her diploma in June 2005. I try to promote it whenever on hand Saturday to cap- so special," Tammy McNally "I'm sure he'll try to slip her I can," she said. "I went to the ture the Kodak moment, said. Correction Notice a little message, maybe slip community college because Tammy McNally said. Where in a little kiss," said Tammy it's cheaper to take your basic they positioned themselves [email protected] I (734) 953-2112 On page 3 of the 6/8 Best Buy® ad insert, we mistakenly stated "Geek Squad® setup is included when you buy any HDTV, plus get free delivery and recycling." 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Borowski, Cory Boutin;, Marie Bowles, Andrea Burston, Kristin Campanella, Lindsay Caswell, Corey Chase, Shannon Clarke, JoAnn Conner, Emily Coombs, Christopher Michigan Eye Doctor Helps Lega Cosselmon, Darcy Dauphin, Lindsay Dixon, Phillip Dr. Sheldon Smith fits use during operations," Dougher, Kristie Fields, special glasses to help says Dr. Smith. "That's Saundra Forslund, Sean Fox, those with macular how powerful and Nicole Gansley, Lorraine degeneration and other convenient they are. Getkin, Timothy Girard, eye conditions keep Special prismatic Andrew Grantham, Alan reading and driving. reading glasses and Hagedon. microscopes help make By Elena Lombardi Kimberly Hagelthorn, reading a little easier. Christina Haley, Elenor Most of us take things Telescopic glasses Hardy, Jenna Hess, like reading, watching TV primarily focus on Katherine High, Megan or playing cards for distance objects like TV, Hogue, Joseph Horka, granted. But poor vision passing neighbors or Leo Hakola wearing telescopic driving glasses Jacqueline Hubert, Shane from conditions like scenery. Telescopes can Hughey, Angela llievski, macular degeneration, also be adapted to closer ability to carry out Nicholas Jentz, Jacquelynn glaucoma^ diabetes or tasks like playing cards or necessary independent Jones, lisa Kaluzny, Jill cataracts makes these computers. "Telescopes activities. And of course Luedtke-Kapp, Kelly tasks difficult or even can even help people meet safeguarding present Killebrew, Amanda Knight, impossible. When people the driver vision vision levels is crucial. Lauren Leese, Tracey have insufficient vision to requirement" Dr. Smith Sun filters and nutritional Lidge, Amy Lipan, Tamara do the things they want to explained. supplements can improve Loos, Daniel Mahoney, Ana do, they have low vision. Michigan is one of 46 vision and prevent further Marcolina, Charles Meyers, Today Michigan states that allow bioptic loss. MarkMimnaugh, Amanda Optometrist Dr. Sheldon telescopic glasses for "Each patient has a Merrill, JanaMusleh, Jill Smith has the answers driving. unique amount of vision Nabozny, KassandraNedock, many of these people have Mr. Leo Hakola, age 85 and their own goals," says Amanda Noel, Cynthia been seeking. Dr. Smith, a of Livonia, Michigan saw Dr. Smith. "I am committed Nouhan-Mukhal. Low Vision Specialist, Dr. Smith last May. to helping patients do what Jennifer O'Brien, helps people with these Macular degeneration, matters most to them and Robert Oliver, Emil Pando, types of eye diseases see cataract, stroke and improving their quality of Samantha Paul. Christopher better. A Fellow of the double vision were causing life." Peplinski, Endia Price, Erica International Academy of reading and driving Special reading glasses Progar, Jaclyn Puhlman, Low Vision Specialists, Dr. problems. Dr. Smith start at $600 and custom For more information and-to Daniel Rickenback, Rund Smith is one of a select prescribed a complete low telescopes can cost from be connected to your Sates Rihani, Catherine Rivera, group of doctors serving vision system which $1800 to $2,500. Representative please calf; Ramana Roberson. Natalie the visually impaired. included telescopic glasses If you or someone you Rodriguez, Summar "People don't know there for driving and special know is struggling with Ronning, Brenda Rupp, are experienced doctors prismatic glasses for their vision, call Dr. Smith Nicole Schefsky, Sean Sciba, who can help them with reading. The entire cost to find out how low vision (734) 582-8365 Katherine Scott-Marti, Adam specialized low vision was $2789. Leo said "the care can help. There is for Wayne County See, Caitlin Seery, Lauren care," says Dr. Smith. telescopic driving glasses help available. You just Seppanen, Megan Sergeichik, "Many people are told by really help me see traffic need to know where to find Ryan Silsbee, Sharonda their own doctors that lights and street signs it. Smiley, Laura Sinclair Smith, nothing more can be done down the block. And You can reach Dr. Smith Kelly Stradtner, Danielle for their eye condition, but reading is much easier and and Suburban Low Vision Suhy, Oligens Pushkim Sulo, there are ways to improve single now with these of Michigan at Jessica Vaughan, Hope Wade, vision" says Dr. Smith. special reading glasses. I Russell Wagus, James Walla, "We fit special devices to am glad I found you, Dr. 1-877-677-2020. Devan Walley, Danielle help patients meet their Smith." Dr. Smith has offices in Ward-Simpson, Jody White various visual goals." In addition to the Livonia, Warren, Shelby and Melissa Wilson. Patients often end up spectacle vision aids, Dr. Township and the Lansing using weak, clumsy hand- Smith offers training to area. 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BY 8RAD EMONS feisty," said Berryman, whose standout Derek Mosher Arbor), Edgewood (Wis.) OBSERVER SPORTS WRITER Rams are off to a 2-2 start (Western Michigan) will be the College's James Bertakis, in the eight-team Michigan Rams' primary reliever, third Adrian College's Matt Tuttle Rick Berryman remains in Collegiate Baseball League fol- three times (winning once); baseman and designated hitter. (Stevenson) and Oakland the "get-acquainted stage" with lowing an 8-3 setback Friday earned five appearances in the "He's our hardest thrower and University's Dan Augustine and his 20-and-under Michigan. night to the 22-and-under American Amateur Baseball he'll be our closer," Berryman Aaron Wick.. Ranis baseball team. Michigan Bulls at Ford Field. Congress World Series; and said of Mosher, who helped Wayne State's Brett The 13th-year manager "It's a good thing they have jer- made three trips to the National Pioneer reach the 2005 Division Mazmanian and recent addition returns only two players off seys on because it's a who's, who Amateur Baseball Federation 1 state high school final. Brett Herman (Spring Arbor) last year's squad - infielders for a such young group." Tournament (including a third- Meanwhile, Wayne State's will handle the catching duties. Frank Persichino (Macomb Berryman has guided the place finish). Brett Shanko leads the mound Rounding out the infield Community College) and Nick Rams to five trips to the All- If the Rams advance this year, corps which also includes MU's is Joe Barnes (Grand Rapids Plinka (Livonia Stevenson/ American Amateur Baseball they will get a direct seed into Bret Spencer (Northville), CC), Wick, Mosher, Plinka and Madonna University). Association Tournament in the AAABA Nationals (Aug. Kalamazoo College's Ben Persichino. Younce honored "We're completely rebuilt, I'd Johnstown, Pa. His teams have 10-16). Schroeder (Stevenson), lefty Adrian College senior say right now we're young and reached the AAABA regional Former Ann Arbor Pioneer Colin O'Connell (Spring Please see RAMS, B2 catcher Alexander Younce (Livonia Churchill) was named a Rawlings/ American Baseball wwm Coaches Association Who: Homer "Tip" Smathers, Mideast Region Gold 'your cap Glove winner. age 62. The Westland native What: Longtime coach and teacher BY TIM SMITH started 41-of42 games OBSERVER STAFF WRITER at Redford Union is retiring after a this seasonfor th e career that began in 1967. Bulldogs, who finished Tip Smathers last week jok- Mlsc: Smathers is a Detroit Cooley with a school-record 36 ingly recalled how long it took and Wayne State University gradu- wins along with afourth- to get through an interview in ate. He holds bachelor's and mas- place finish in their inau- 1967, a necessary step to win ter's degrees from Wayne, where he gural appearance in the Redford Union's junior varsity NCAA Division III World also coached freshman men's bas- boys basketball coaching job. Series. The applicant impressed ketball for four seasons. While at Younce committed only then-varsity coach Dave WSU, he was a starting point-guard two errors in 206 chances Mattingly enough to land the for the Tartars. He was University for a .990fielding percent . position. "He's a talker, that's of Michigan-Dearborn's first head He was also credited with why it took so long." varsity men's basketball coach, a 182 putouts and 22 assists Smathers, retiring at age 62, post he held for five years. while nailing 10 base stealers. might have wondered at the Busy: Smathers started the girls* time if that interview would ever end. But it was well worth softbatl program at Redford Union Celtic prevails, 2-0 it, because seemingly in the and coached both the varsity and Second-half goals by blink of an eye, 40 years on JV. He also helmed various girls Cam Cameron (47th the scene as a teacher and and boys basketball teams at RU, and 65th minutes) car- coach at Redford Union have while also putting in a brief coach' ried Canton Celtic EC. come and gone. ing stint at Farmin^ton Harrison, to a 2-0 win over host Carpathia Club Kickers "Others have told me that During one 11-year stretch, he one day you'll get this feeling in the USASANational coached all three sports seasons that that's enough," Smathers Amateur Cup game ; said. "A lot of teachers get it each year. played Sunday in Sterling after 30 years and I've done The best: Of ail the college players Heights. 40." he coached, the top players were Assists went to Kriox UM-D's Rick Brewis and Wayne's Bob Cameron and former Solomon. Livonia Franklin High Iwen product Steve Finneran Family: He and wife Judy were as Celtic F.C., coached originally pursued a teaching longtime Livonia residents who now career in order to coach (a pre- by Dave Hebestreit, requisite in the 1960s), "once I live in Howeil Their family incjuojes. advances to the regional, June 27-29, in Bowling got into teaching I loved it. TOM HAWLEY|STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Stevenson alums Karen (married to Green, Ky. "And though I went through Bill Hapner of Northville) and Karl health and phys ed for my Longtime Redford Union softball and basketball coach Tip Smathers fondly looks back on his four-decade career at the (married to Churchill alum iaura. The regional champion degree, once I started to teach high school. Karl and Laura have two daughters, advances to the national finals next month at the social studies I grew to love Chelsea and Haley.. Smathers, who is retiring after were conflicts and concerns at ably wouldn't have minded not Starfire Sportsplex in history." Philosophy: The soft-spoken Last week turned out to be a wonderful run as a teacher, Redford Union over the years. happening at all. Seattle, Wash. Smathers brought his consummate Tip's farewell to RU. and coach —• interrupted only "But (things were) actually "The kids (daughter Karen Sidor All-Region "It did go by fast," he said. by a 1984-85 teaching stint in better than they were in Texas. and son Karl, both Livonia professionalism to the coaching "More recently in the last five Texas. It just felt like home here." Stevenson alums) have been ranks, and would not put up with Madonna University to 10 years, if I heard some- "We went that one year to the driving force behind that," any guff from players. first baseman Cat Sidor thing about an old-timer, Texas and saw the difference," DIDN'T WANT FUSS said Tip, shaking his head. Parting shot: "It did go by fast," (Livonia Churchill) there was nobody here to tell. said the longtime Livonia resi- Saturday, Smathers' family "I could have just as easily he noted. and pitcher Jess Irwin Nobody knew that person." dent who now lives in Howell treated him to a retirement (Monroe) were recently But everybody knows with his wife, Judy. "There party that modest Tip prob- Please see named to the NAIA All- Region Vm women's softball team. Sidor MU with a.378 batting average, including 'craft inks spiker Kerr MU with 14 doubles, six triples and was second on Schoolcraft College volleyball tried outlast winter, all of the the team in homers, along New University of Detroit senior, playing No. 1 singles important additions to our coach Rich Lamb is serving notice, Lady Ocelot coaches "were with46RBIs. Mercy men's tennis coach for the Spartans. He was also team," Asher said. "They're two literally. impressed with how she played the Irwin re-wrote the Grant Asher moved another a two-time All-Observer selec- more local players and they Lamb announced the signing of game." single season pitching step closer to the start of tion and team MVP during his both bring a lot of experience Livonia Churchill defensive spe- Her abilities garnered several record book in just her his first season when he final two seasons at Stevenson, with them to UDM. The/re cialist Jordan Kerr to an NCJAA honors last year, including: WLAA first season as a Crusader announced Friday the signing winning back-to-back regional anxious to be a part of build- letter-of-intent. All-Division, MIVCA All-Region with a 1.03 and 24 wins. of Livonia Stevenson's Gino championships at the same ing our new program from the The 5-foot-7 Kerr was a key and All-Observer second-team. Her 275 strikeouts sur- McCathney and Dean Masuda time. ground up." member of the Chargers' 2007 She also has excelled on passed the old mark of to NCAA Division 1 letters-of- McCathney capped off his McCathney and Masuda winter Class A state championship Churchill's varsity softball team 182 set by Erin Brockert intent. . career by posting a 19-6 singles increase Asher's first recruiting team and helped Churchill reach (All-Lakes Division and team (2006) and puts her just UDM will field a men's ten- record as a senior, earning class to six members. the 2008 regional - compiling 284 MVP her junior year) and earned 51 punch outs away from nis team for the first time All-Western Lakes Conference Earlier, the Titans signed defensive digs and a serve-recep- five scholar-athlete awards. taking overfirst plac e in since 1995 when it takes to the recognition for the fourth time Grand Valley State transfer tion percentage of 88 percent dur- Because of Kerr*s solid defensive the career record book. courts this fall. in his career. Patrick Troy (Birmingham ing her senior year. skills, and postseason experience The Crusaders finished McCathney and Masuda will Masuda (Dearborn) ended Brother Rice) along with "I had the opportunity to watch for Churchill, the coach consid- the 2008 season at 37- both be freshmen on that new his prep career with a 19-4 incoming freshmen Dustin Jordan this fall and was impressed ers she will make an immediate 14-1 and were crowned squad. record as a senior, earning All- Goldenberg (West Bloomfield), with her strength and athleticism," impact at defensive specialist or theWolverine-Hoosier McCathney was an honor- Mega Conference and All-Area David Stabley (Utica Lamb said. "She has a surprising libero and "will be an incredible Athletic Conference regu- able mention All-State player recognition. Eisenhower) and Nick Tolomei serve. It can be vicious." asset as we attempt to make a run lar season and tourna- as a junior and again as a "Gino and Dean are two (Rochester Adams). 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SMATHERS tor were named Hilbert and you see with the younger W-Leaque Hawks fall to Gaels FROM PAGE B1 Kraft, respectively — he's kids. And that was downright been instrumental to that fun." two-pronged mission. Meanwhile, Tip — a nick- BY BRAD EMONS scoreless during the second "We had 15 players today slipped out with nothing name given to him as a child OBSERVER SPORTS WRITER half. (vs. Chicago), but some are done, nothing said." , CAREER COACH by his grandmother because "The wind was factor the still coming off injuries," said Such acknowledgement of Tip's coached something of his penchant for walk- The Michigan Hawks have first half, but it was mostly a Hicklin, who also coaches for a job well done seems over- like 40 to 50 freshman, ing on his tiptoes; his given played to mixed reviews lack of organization," Kane the Vardar Soccer Club. "We've the-top to Smathers simply junior varsity or varsity name is Homer — said he will thus far in the United Soccer said. "We picked it up the sec- had about two-to-three practic- because he always thought teams at Redford Union. This greatly miss being around Leagues Women's League, ond half." es per week. We're going when- helping kids improve on the spring, he helped varsity soft- Redford Township. known as the W-League. On Wednesday, goals by ever we can. Some girls are still court, field and in the class- ball coach Alan Kruck. He cited the high school's. On Friday, the Hawks Jessica Boyle (50th minute) and working. It's been difficult." room were all part of the deal During the 1990s into the athletic, music and drama couldn't hold a 1-0 halftime Toney (8 6th minute) gave the Toney earned All-Big Ten as far as he was concerned. early 2000s, he coached 33 programs as being the heart- lead as the Chicago Gaels Hawks a 2-0 triumph over the Freshman honors in 2007, "Yes we try to do both sports seasons in a row (girls beat of a community for stormed back for a 3-1 victory visiting Kalamazoo Outrage in scoring seven goals and add- (mold student-athletes and basketball, boys basketball decades. at Livonia Stevenson High a match played at Beverly Hills- ing two assists for the 18-4-2 win)," Tip said. "But the first and softball), prompting Tip "There are not a lot of School. Detroit Country Day H.S. Nittany Lions, who lost to West is obviously more important. to smile about haying a very entertainment venues in The Hawks, under new coach Hawks goalkeeper Shay Virginia in the third round of It's a lot of fun to win. If you understanding wife. Redford, so what's happening Dave Hicklin, fall to 3-3 in Mannino (Central Michigan) the NCAA Tournament. can do both why that's great." "I liked each of the sports, at the high school has been the Midwest Division of the had to make just one save for "She plays with good pace, Smathers said he must have the girls basketball, the boys important and fun for the Central Conference, while the the Hawks in posting the shut- she's very quick," Hicklin said. hit the target more often basketball and the soft- community," Tip said. "It's Gaels are 1-1. out. Dobbyn, who completed her than not because "I know a ball," he emphasized. "And I been like the central focus, Northville's Danielle Toney Hicklin, meanwhile, took eligibility last fall at.Michigan, lot of kids and parents have enjoyed the kids very much. almost." (Penn State) scored her second over the coaching duties for has been rounding back into indicated to me they were "When I did the lower lev- Smathers also "tipped" his goal in as many games to stake the Hawks this season for shape. happy with their experience." els, I really got a lot out of cap to the dedication and the Hawks to a 1-0 advantage Doug Landefield, who is now "She's a great player, she's Since the summer of Sgt. that because I got to do fun- support from teachers, par- in a game that was delayed Director of Operations. been playing with a quad Pepper — when RU's super- damentals with them. It's a ents and other community 30 minutes at intermission Only four players return from injury," the Hawks coach said. intendent and athletic direc- greater rate of improvement members over the years. because of lightning. last year's 8-4-1 squad which . "She's a good soccer player with "It's a smalMown feel and Chicago, taking advan- fell 4-0 in the opening round of a good brain for the game. She's here we are, a suburb next to tage of the second-half wind, the 2007 W-League playoffs to one of the leaders." an extremely large city," he stormed back on goals by Emily the Atlanta Silverbacks. The Hawks return to W- said. "It has a great small- Maynard (Central Florida), The lone returnees include League action Thursday night town feel to it." Kelly McLaughlin (Iowa) and Boyle, Jordan Mueller, at Kalamazoo before return- That town is losing a big Jessica Carlson (Illinois State) Stephanie Crawford and for- ing to play the Cleveland part of that feeling. to earn their first W-League mer University of Michigan Internationals, 1 p.m. Sunday victory and Gaels goalten- and Stevenson High standout at Stevenson. [email protected] der Erin Kane (Wisconsin- Melissa Dobbyn, the 2006 W- Milwaukee) held the Hawks League MVP. [email protected] j (734) 953-2123

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Ste 102, Garden City, Ml ORAL SURGERY OFFICE Part time, includes weekends. DIRECT CARE ASSISTANT MMPA dents. PleaSant phone manner [email protected] Front desk and surgical assis- Contact Tracy, (248) 373-4488 Service Advisor & Support persons we serve in Our Team Members will ATTN: H.R. Director Leave Message: tant positions avail. F/T and residential settings. Enjoy have responsibility for iden- PO Box 8002 248.426.0733 P/T. Dental Exp preferred. MANAGER TRAINEE Service Technician tifying the financial services community outings. $7.65 Novi Ml 48376 RECEPTIONIST/ Fax resume 248-553-2913 WANTED total plus good benefits. needs of our Members and Fax: (248) 426-3416 EASILU! Must be certified & exp'd. communicate services and PHLEBOTOMY EDUCATION 248-474-0283 [email protected] ADMINISTRATIVE products that address those Saturday accelerated classes 734-953-8911,734-425-8334 START Email: rthomsberry® needs. 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Ambition is more1 CAREER FAIR personal and financial data Call Cliff: (734) 459-3640 Tri-County Pain Consultants DIRECT CARE WORKER to complete applications for Advancement opportunities. is expanding and in need of important than a resume. We Metro Detroit Part-time possible full-time. 'oans and wiH cross sell Apply: Mon-Fri. 1-4pm. Warehouse & Delivery a Radiographic/ X-Ray provide company car, bonus, Start at $7.61/hr. Michigan First products and More info call: 248-477-3230 Must be reliable, valid drivers Virginia die m Farming- Technician in our new Novi benefits, 90% repeat bjsi- Co-spofisared by MRP (734) 394-5620 services. They will support license S8,50/rtr + benefits. ton Hilis is seeking a FT location. Exciting opportu- nsss Wed. June 11, iB-3pm our culture by exceeding ali LAWN & GENERAL LABOR Call: (248) 577-5770 Assistant to support nity to be part of a quality NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED Burton Manor Dispatcher member service standards Full-Time. 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Minimum 3 yrs. installers for high end qual- Schedule includes two mid- accomplishments and a Metrics, Compliance and Salary is DOE. Apply for this 248-477-2524. accounts payable or account- CHAIRSIDE ASSISTANT FT or ity carpeting & vinyl. Must night shifts per week plus clear background. Integrity issues, preferably in position by sending your ing exp. or equivalent educa- PT. Career-oriented w/exp. have own toois and trans- fill-in as needed on ali Radiology. Technical training resume to: [email protected], tion. Great Plains/Excel exp. Digital office in Livonia. portation. 248-668-8505 shifts. The salary is $13.65 Michigan First Credit Union and/or Healthcare background Fax 810-227-1344 EOE •^MAINTENANCE preferred. Fax resume: 734-525-2505 per hour. provides an attractive bene- ROOFERS-FLAT desired. 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Lupus loops bike ride . Registration begins 8 a.m. and ends.10 a.m. Sunday, June 8, begins and ends at 25 Mile and Shelby Rd., Shelby Township. Choose from a 18 mile casual ride to u a 100K road ride or 17.5 mile trail ride. Benefits Lupus Alliance support groups, community outreach, programs, aware- ness and research. Registration fees $18 before June 1, $25 after, For information or to register, call (800) 705-.6677 or visit www.milupus.org. A pancake break- fast will be served for all riders at the VFW Hall in Bruce Township. Tour de Cure event Tour de Cure, the American Diabetes Association's annual cycling event is June 8 at island Lake Recreation Area in Brighton. Sign up by calling (800) TOUR- 888 or visit www.diabetes.org/tour. Studies show tart Michigan Thyroid Support The group meets 7 p.m. Monday, June 9, cherries may help at the Plymouth Library. Guest speaker is chiropractor David Atiyeh. For more information, call (734) 453-7945. prevent heart disease Divorce support group BY LINDA ANN CH0MIN Group discussion; attorney Patricia O&E STAFF WRITER Kasody-Coyle will also be available to answer questions in a private setting Mitchell Seymour doesn't let a day go on a first come, first served basis, 7-9 by without eating tart dried cherries. As p.m. Tuesday, June 10, in the Women's a University of Michigan research assis- Resource Center (room 225), McDowell tant, he's learned about the health ben- Center, Schoolcraft College, 18600 efits derived from a diet rich in fruits and Haggerty, Livonia. (734) 462-4443. vegetables. The most recent study at the Fund-raiser University of Michigan Cardiovascular The Women of Bloomfield (WOB) hosts Center showed that tart cherry powder its 24th Annual Juried Arts S Crafts reduced cholesterol, body fat and weight Show with 65 artists/crafters 10 a.m. gain — risk factors for heart disease to6p.m.Wednesday,June 11,at First — when obesity-prone rats were fed United Methodist Church, 1589 W. Maple the supplement along with a high-fat, at Pleasant, Birmingham. The show is a American-style diet. fund-raiser for CARE House of Oakland Anthocyanin, the bright red pigment County and SCAMP. Proceeds to SCAMP in cherries, is a flavonoid known for its will go to summer camp scholarships antioxidant activity. Antioxidants have for special needs children. Proceeds to been shown to prevent free radicals from CARE House go to prevention, interven- damaging cells in the body. Flavonoids tion and education programming. There are part of a group of antioxidants found will be a 50/50 Raffle, a Bake Sale and in fruits, vegetables, green tea, red wine Food Booth. For information, call Beverly and cocoa. Cherries, blueberries, cran- Alien (248) 737-4160. berries, blackberries, eggplant, red wine Diabetes presentation and red cabbage are all rich in antho- Diabetes and Your Heart 7-8:30 p,m. cyanins. Tart red cherries were studied Wednesday, June 11, St. Mary Mercy , rather than the darker sweet Bings Hospital Auditorium, 36475 Five Mile because of the sour fruit's higher levels of at Levan, Livonia. Use Main Entrance anthocyanins. on Five Mile. For information, call (734) "We think as a class, anthocyanin-rich 655-8955. Speaker is cardiologist fruits and vegetables could be a compo- Syamasuiiderc Zampoiii, Staff Member nent for preventing cardiovascular dis- of St. Mary Mercy Hospital. No charge, ease and diabetes. Cherries as part of an pre-registration not required. anthocyanin-rich diet are really helpful," Support group said Seymour, a U-M research associate Metro Fibromyalgia & CFS meet 1-3 under the direction of Dr. Steven Boiling, p.m. Thursday, June 12, at Merriman a U-M cardiac surgeon and director of Road Baptist Church, 2055 Merriman, the laboratory. Seymour was senior sci- one block south of Ford Rd., Garden entist on the project. City. Speaker is Katherine Gothard, a 'We're interested in a compound in psychotherapist. The subject is coping anthocyanins because of some promising with fibre. No dues, donations accepted. research where it was tested in test tubes Questions call Lucy (734) 462-1768. for its effect on individual cells. It affect- Awards benefit ed some enzymes related to inflamma- The 2008 the Man S Woman of the tion and cholesterol." Year of The Leukemia & tymphoma The latest study at the U-M Society's Michigan Chapter reaches its Cardiovascular Center followed research •culmination when the male and female done on lean rats fed a low-fat diet with candidates who raise the most money or without cherries. The animals who will be reveaied during the Grand Finale received cherries had lower blood sugar, celebration June 12 at the Ritz Carlton cholesterol and fat storage in the liver. which is an increased risk for cardiovas- ries are acting through this particular under way now, similar to the first study, in Dearborn. The festivities start at 5:30 The findings from both studies were cular disease. We also found reduced target for treating metabolic syndrome with relatively healthy individuals with p.m. with a silent auction to benefit revealed at annual Experimental Biology markers of inflammation in the plasma. and could be complementary to stan- a dose equivalent to what we gave the The Leukemia S tymphoma Society. meetings. We also found the, same thing in the first dard medical treatment." rats. We're looking in blood and urine The 2008 winners will be announced "We were looking at effects of cherry study, that the cherries lowered triglycer- The U-M Cardiovascular Center is for what compounds are there. For the at 7 p.m. Winners and runners-up also in otherwise healthy animals," Seymour ides and cholesterol. These animals were currently in the midst of studying the human study, we're using whole cherries, receive a variety of donated prizes. said. "When tested in normally lean genetically prone to obesity and eating effects of cherries on humans in a clinical frozen tart cherries, doing two different Admission is complimentary, but dona- ratSj we found it lowered cholesterol a Western-style diet like humans with trial, with results expected this fall. The doses, 45 cherries, the other 90 cherries tions are welcome. For more informa- and triglycerides, basically affected a fat saturated fat and cholesterol." center is also studying grapes and apples or about two cups. tion, call (248) 582-2900. accumulation in the liver, reduced fatty Seymour says previous research, as they pertain to heart disease. Grapes "We need to know the long-term Free presentations liver. We thought what if we tested this in which looked at blueberries containing were the first fruit studied by the center, effects. We know the short-term effects. Saint Joseph Mercy Health System is- an obese rat and looked at other tissues similar compounds, was encouraging in 2003. We know you're going to have a lower hosting When God and Cancer Meet: and organs. and led to the U-M studies. "The cherries first worked in lean blood pressure eating fruits and veg- the Heart, Mind and Soui of a Cancer 'In the second study, we found that the "These studies are" going to help sup- animals, but we're talking about impact- etables, but we don't understand the Survivor, 5-6:30 p.m. Friday, June 13, dose of cherries, pnly one percent of the port the evidence," Seymour said. 'At this ing humans. We're going to put the mechanism, how is this working." at St. Mary Mercy Hospital, 36475 Five diet from whole cherries, reduced body point, we only have anecdotal evidence. cherry to the test from that standpoint," Mile, Livonia (classroom 1, enter South fat in the abdomen of these animals, We want to back that up. We think cher- Seymour said. "We have a clinical study !chomin@hometownlife;com ] S734) 953-2.145 Lobby off Levan, and Saturday, June 14, St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, 5305 McAuley Dr., Ypsilanti (Education Center Auditorium. Speaker is Lynn Eib, cancer survivor, patient advocate and author. A book signing foilows. For details, call HAP sponsors Splash Bash (734)655-1616. Kids for a cure More than half of the 20.6 .percent). • Cancer Awareness Fun Walk starting 10 million American adults who Water aerobics can be ideal for a.m. at St. Michael School (11300 Fairfield Welcomes have diabetes also have arthritis, people with arthritis because the •St., Livonia), ending at Mies Park 2 p.m. which often keeps them from buoyancy of the water reduces Saturday, June14. Minimum piedge $10. being active and controlling their stress on joints, bones and Donate $25 or more and receive a T- disease. muscles. Many of the pools par- shirt. Call Eileen Hogg at (734) 525-9276. Health Alliance Plan is encour- ticipating in this HAP-sponsored aging western Wayne County res- program have zero-depth entry, Dr. Stankewitz will be joining Stay Hip and Active presentation on idents with arthritis and diabetes which make it easier for anyone Dr. Willard B. Den Houter, M.D. Birmingham Hip Resurfacing System ~ and others who have trouble to enter and exit the pool June 21, at MSU Management Center, 811 exercising on land - to give the In 2OO7, nearly 5,000 metro Dr. David A. Lootens, M.D. and W. Square Lake Rd., Troy. Pre-registra- pool atry this summer through Detroiters participated in Moms Robert Stankewitz, M.D. tion required. Call (888) DMC-2500 or HAP's free Moms in Motion and in Motion and Senior Splash Dr. Preeya Mohan, M.D. visitwww.dmc.org/peoplesmedicalcof- Senior Splash Bash classes. Bash classes, with an average lege. Classes will be held 3-4 pjn. daily participation of more than Golf benefit Tuesdays and Thursdays, begin- 500.HAP hopes to continue to Now Accepting New Patients • Call for an Appointment The 2008 Gray's Reef Golf Classic that ning June 17 and ending Aug. 21, growpartieipation this summer Most Insurances Accepted raises money each year for Children's at the Bailey Recreation Center as it has done each year since the Leukemia Foundation of Michigan (CLF) pool, 36651 Ford, Westland. program began. . Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. is scheduled for Monday, June 23, at Physical activity, such as water While the program targets Oakland University, Rochester Hills aerobics, can help control blood mothers and seniors, any adult with a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start, the sugar levels and reduce joint pain; may participate. Classes are not Canton Internal Medicine day includes continental breakfast, however, according to a report in limited to HAP members. For 118 holes of golf with a cart, lunch at the May 9 issue of: Morbidity and more information about classes, located in St. Joseph Mercy, Canton Health Center Meadowbrook Hall, open bar, silent Mortality Weekly Report, people contact HAP at (313) 664- (between Cherry Hill and Palmer) auction, prizes and dinner. For more with diabetes and arthritis are 8420 7 a.m. to 7 pjn. Monday 1600 S, Canton Center Road • Suite #210 • Canton, MI 48188 information or to register for the Grays more likely to be physically inac- through Friday and 8 ajn. to Reef Goif Classic, call (248) 353-8222 or tive (29.8 percent) compared to noon Saturday. Registration is A Division of Washtenaw Medicine visit www.leukemiamichigan.org. • those with diabetes alone (20.1 required. (W) Observer & Eccentric | Sunday, June 8,2008 LOCAL SPORTS www.hometownlife.com

THE WEEK AHEAD MICHIGAN COLLEGIATE Blue Knights vs. Mich. Rams, 5:45 p.m. UNITED SOCCER LEAGUES BASEBALL LEAGUE SCHEDULE Mich. Buiis vs. Trailblazers. 8:15 p.m. PREMIER DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE Sunday, June 8 Friday, June 13 Tuesday, June 10 (at Livonia's Ford Field) (at Livonia's Bicentennial Park) Bucks (US Open Cup) there Trailblazers vs. Blue Knights (2), noon. Trailblazers vs. Mich. Dodgers, 5:45 p.m. Michigan Bucks vs. Cleveland City Stars Monday, June 9 (at Livonia's Ford Field) at Pontiac's Ultimate Arenas; 7:30 p.m. (at Livonia's Bicentennial Park) Mich. Rams vs. Bfue Knights, 5:45 p.m. Bine Knights vs. Mich. Dodgers, 5:45 p.m. Mich. Bulls vs. Det. Eagles, 8:15 p.m. W-LEAGUE Cleveland City Det. Eagles vs. Mich. Monarch's, 8:15 p.m. Saturday, June 14 Thursday, June 12 (at Livonia's Ford Field) Mich. Monarchs vs. Tecumseh Thunder Mich. Hawks at Kalamazoo Outrage, 7 p.m. Mich. Bulls vs. Trailblazers, 5:45 p.m. at LaCasse Park (Ontario), 1 p.m. Sunday, June IS Mich. Rams vs. Tecum'seh Thunder, 8:15 Sunday, June 15 Mich. Hawks vs. Cleveland International Stars to test PDL p.m. (at Livonia's Ford Field) at Livonia Stevenson H.S.,1 p.m. Wednesday, June 11 1 Mich. Rams vs. Mich. Dodgers (2), noon. (at Livonia's Bicentennial Park) Trailblazers vs."Monarchs (2), 5 p.m. INDEPENDENT WOMEN'S team in Cup Mich. Mbnarchs vs. Micit. Dodgers. 5:45 (at Southfield-Lathrup H.S.) FOOTBALL LEAGUE p.m. Det. Eagles vs. Mich. Bulls, noon. Saturday, June 14 Det. Eagles vs. Tecumseti Thunder, 8:15 (at Livonia's Bicentennial Park) Det. Demolition vs. Wisconsin Warriors p.m. Blue Knights vs. Thunder (2), noon. at Livonia franklin H.S., 7 p.m. The Michigan Bucks con- (at Livonia's Ford Field) tinued their dominance in the Premier Development League's (PDL) Central SUMMER CAMPS/CLINICS Conference by running their 2008 season soccer Patriots football camp 1 tors. June 16-19, at Ladywood record to 7-Q with a 3-0 win V The Livonia Franklin Future The camp sessions will run High School, located at 14680 . Wednesday night over the Patriots football camp will be from 9 a.m. through 3 p.m. each Newburgh Road, Livonia. West Michigan Edge at Lake from for grades 1-4 will be from day, forboy s ages 8-15. Cost The cost is $90 (before June Orion H.S. 9-11:30 a.m. (Session I) and for is $175 per week, with checks • 2) or $100 (after June 2). Each The Bucks completed the grades 5-8 from 12:30-3:3 p.m. payable to All-Star Basketball camp session will be limited to regular season sweep of the (Session II) at the high school. Camp, 42183 Woodcreek Lane, the first 60 applicants. Each Edge with their fifth shut- The cost is $20 per session. Canton, 48188. camper will receive a T-shirt. out of the season and moved For more information, e-mail For more information, call For more information, themselves to the head of the Franklin varsity coach Chris (734) 398-5975, (734) 432-5591 call the Ladywood Athletic pack of all 67 United Soccer Kelbert at ckelbert@livonia. or e-mail to nemenhiser© Department at (734) 591-2323; League (USL) teams as the kl2.mi.us. madonna.edu. or e-mail varsity coach Andrea only undefeated side through Gorski at coachgorski@gmail. seven games. Champ football camp C'ville boys basketball com. Goalkeeper Steve Clark The Champ Camp football The eighth annual Trojan To obtain a brochure, down- (Oakland University) again camp for incoming grades Basketball Kids camp for load www.ladywood.org. proved himself as one of the ft 3-9 (fall 2008) will be from 9 grades four-nine will be from league's premier keepers, as a.m. -1 p.m. Monday through 9 a.m. until noon, Monday Ladywood soccer he has continued to stifle Wednesday, June 23-25, at through Thursday, June 16-19, Livonia Ladywood will opponents for the entire 90 Livonia Stevenson High School. at Clarenceville High School. stage a soccer camp for girls minute match. The non-contact camp will The registration fee is $60 only in grades K-9 from 9 a.m. Bucks coach Dan With a deep aad talented team, Kyle Russell and the Michigan Bucks are off to be instructed by coach Brad and checks should be made until noon, Monday through Fitzgerald went with another a 7-0-0 start this season, including 4-0-0 in the PDL Great Lakes Division. The Dickey along with coaches from payable to: Clarenceville Thursday, June 23-26. group of young Bucks play- Bucks have also qualified for their fourth straight U.S. Open Cup, which begins Stevenson, Livonia Churchill, Basketball. The head instructor will be ers to tackle the Edge and this week. St. Edith, Our Lady of Sorrows For more information, e- Ladywood varsity coach Ken it took until the 31st min- and the Livonia Junior Athletic mail boys varsity coach Corey Shingledecker, along with his ute when Alex Morisset minute after receiving a cut- the past three games - that League. McKendry at Cmac721@yahoo. coaching staff and Ladywood (University of Michigan) • ting through ball from Doug is something that will be The cost is $85 per camper. com; or call Clarenceville ath- players. Goalkeeper training is took a pass from Zac DeMartin (Mason/Michigan important if we are to do For more information, or to letic director Kevin Murphy at also available. Scaffidi (Michigan State) State) which left the Edge something special in the obtain a registration form, visit: (248)919-0217. The cost is $100. and let loose a bomb from keeper stranded. Open Cup. http://www.bdsports.us; or call To register, or for more infor- 35 yards that caught the side While resting starters As a special offer to Bucks Dickey at (734) 444-5931. Glenn basketball camp mation, visit www.Ladywood, netting to give the Bucks a Nate Jafta, Ty Shipalane fans, those who buy a ticket The Westland John Glenn org. 1-0 lead. and Kenny Uzoigwe for to the match on Saturday Diesels football camp basketball camp for boys and The offensive-minded Tuesday's US Open Cup will receive the same ticket The Detroit Diesels, a minor girls in grades 3-9 will be from Churchill camps home side continued to press match, Fitzgerald's adequate for free to be used in the US league football team, along noon until 3 p.m. Monday Livonia Churchill High for the second goal and replacements showed that Open Cup clash on Tuesday with the Livonia Family Y, will through Thursday, June 23-26, School is offering a series of pushed forward continu- they deserve to play at the June 10 against the USL's stage a youth football camp at the high school gymnasium. 2008 summer camps including: ously until the 45th minute PDL's highest level. Division 2 Cleveland City from 10 a.m. -1 p.m., Monday The cost is $50 (includes T- Baseball (ages 7-14 as of Sept. when the referee whistled "We won this game with Stars also at Ultimate Soccer through Wednesday, June 16- shirt if registered by June 14). 1,2008) - 9 a.m. until noon, the Edge for a foul 35 yards players that no one in Major Arenas. 18, at Emerson Middle School, For more information, e-mail Monday through Wednesday, outside the box. Defensive League Soccer has heard of," Ticket prices are VIP located at 29100 W. Chicago, camp director and varsity boys June 16-18 (cost $52 includes; midfielder Piotr Nowak the Bucks coach said. "But I ($14), adult reserved ($10), Livonia. basketball coach Dan Young at T-shirt); (Oakland University) took can promise you, they will. 15-and under youth reserved Campers will be divided into [email protected] Boys basketball (grades 5-9) the ensuing free kick which Some of the play that came ($5). Children 5-and-under the following age groups: 7-8, - 9 a.m.-noon, Monday through was defected, but beat Edge through from guys that come are always admitted free. 9-10,11-12 and 13-14. Future Stars baseball Friday, June 23-27, at the keeper Jeremy Clark putting off our bench was something To get the most updated The cost is $40, which Livonia Franklin High will fieldhouse (cost $81; includes the Bucks up 2-0 going into to behold. There is no ques- information, scores, stats includes camp T-shirt, Diesels stage its Future Stars summer T-shirt); half time. tion that we have things to and Open Cup ticket avail- season pass ($48 value) and last baseball camp for boys or girls Girls basketball skills (grades Substitute Bes Bega improve on, but our depth is ability, visit the Bucks web exiting grades three-six from 5-10) -1-4 p.m., Monday (Harper Woods) put the incredible. I love the heart site at www.buckssoccer. 9 a.m. 'until noon, Monday through Wednesday, June 16- game on ice in the S7th I have seen from this team com. 299-1277; or YMCA members through Thursday, June 23-26, 18, at the fieldbouse (cost $52 can call Brian at (734) 261-2161. at the varsity baseball field. includes T-shirt); The cost is $60 (includes Boys football (grades 3-8) camp T-shirt). - 6-8 p.m., Monday through The Detroit Seminoles The registration deadline is Wednesday, July 28-30 (cost Football Club of the Mid- Friday, June 20. $38); Continental Football League For more information, e-mail Boys football (grades 9-12) susancKomen will stage their first annual Franklin varsity coach Matt - 9 a.m.-noon, Monday through youth football camp for ages 8- Fournier at mfournie2@livonia. Thursday, July 28-31 (cost $60); 16 from 9:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. kl2.mi.us; or call (734) 968- Girls gymnastics (ages 11- FOraceR THE Saturday, June 28 at Churchill 0499. and~up) - 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m., High School, 8900 Newburgh Monday through Friday, June Road, Livonia. C'ville girls basketball 16-20 (cost $81) and June 23-27 On behalf of the 17th Annual Susan G. Komen Detroit Race for the Cure? Detroit Lions and University The Livonia Clarenceville (cost $81) at the fieldhouse; locally presented by the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, of Michigan color analyst will girls basketball camp for Hockey skills (grades 9- we THANK YOU for sharing our vision: a world without breast cancer. be a guest instructor. incoming grades 4-9, both 12) - 9-10:30 a.rn., Monday 30,000 PEOPLE, 1,200 VOLUNTEERS, 1,500 BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS The Seminoles will play the beginners and advanced, will be through Friday, July 21-25 and and all of YOU—generous donors and sponsors. Now we alt can say; Monroe (N.Y.) Sting at 7 p-m. from 9 a.m. until noon, Monday 7-8:30 p.m.; July 28-Aug. 1, at AM THE CltRt, later in the day. through Thursday, June 23-26, Eddie Edgar Arena (two-week For more information regard- at the high school gymnasium. cost $182; includes T-shirt). Absopure Governor Jennifer M. PrintMasters Aditya Birla Minacs Granholm & Printing Company ing registration and general The cost is $60 (includes Enrollment limited to 45 skat- Mr. Daniel G. Mulhern American Airlines Quilted Northern Ultra camp information, call Andrew camp T-shirt). ers and five goalies (should take Guy Gordon Spry at (248) 563-9597; or e- For more information, call 9313). Arab American Chaldean (WDIV Local 4) Rapid Response Council (ACC) mail [email protected]. Clarenceville girls coach Julie Boys and girls pole vault Henry Ford Health System RE/MAX You can also call Lori Harris Patterson at (248) 219-4127- (grades 8-12) - each Monday, Arab Community Center HOUR Rhonda Walker at (313) 530-2775; or e-mail June 9,16,23,30; July 7,14, for Economic and Social (WD1V Local 4) Trojan Baseball Camp Jazzercise [email protected]; or 21,28; Aug., 11,1.8,25; each Services (ACCESS) Salon Grafix visit www.detroitsemirioles.org. Livonia Clarenceville varsity Wednesday, June 11,18,25; July Architectural Images Mr. Kwame M. Kilpatrick baseball coach Dan Miller and 9,16, 23; Aug. 13, 20, 27 (cost and Mrs. Cartita Kilpatrick Shazaaam/Buzzphoria Allied Waste his staff will stage a youth base- $182; includes T-shirt); Lila Lazarus (FOX 2 WJBK) Kimberly Simpson American Laser Centers Westland John Glenn will ball skills camp for boys enter- Girls fastpitch Softball (ages McCann Erickson Smith Barney stage a football camp for grades ing grades 3-9 for the 2008- 7-14 as of Sept. 1,2008) - 9:30- Art Van Furniture McDonald's Smuckers 5-10 from 9 a.m. until noon, 09 school year from 9 a.m. 11:30 a.m., Monday through AstraZeneca . MDOT-MiTS Sodexo at Ford Monday through Thursday, until noon, Monday through Wednesday, June 16-18 (cost Autotiv Motor Company WHO June 16-19. Thursday, June 23-26, at the $37; includes T-shirt); Meijer The Balloon Lady Sprint Nextel Corporation The cost is $50. high school diamond, located at Girls volleyball (grades 7-9) The Metro Detroit Binson's Home City of Southf ield For more information, 20155 Middlebelt Road (behind -11 a.m.-l:30 p.m. (seven days) Health Care Centers Ford Dealers call Glenn varsity coach Tim the northwest corner of the high starting June 19-20 (cost $99); Star EMS Blue Care Network Michigan Association of Hardin at (734) 419-2329. school gym). Girls volleyball (grades 10-12) Certified Public Accountants Team Detroit The $40 camp fee includes - 8:15-10:45 a.m. (seven days) Eric Braate (MACPA) (WDIV Local 4) Tourneau MU volleyball camps 12 hours of instruction and a T- starting June 19-20 (cost $99)- Michigan Association of Madonna University will shirt. The registration deadline For more information, call Clear Channel Radio Nurse Anesthetists (MANA) Jay Towers (FOX 2 WJBK) offer a variety of volleyball is Saturday, June 14. Any late Livonia Community Services at Coldwater Creek • Michigan Breast Cancer camps for the summer of 2008 registrations are subject to an (734) 744-2602. Compuware Corporation 3-Day Turner Construction Company including elite and general play- additional $5 fee. Creative Designs Michigan Recreation & Park ers (June 23-26); setters and For more information, e-mail Suspeck Memorial Camp Association (MRPA) Pauia Tutman • CVS i (WDIV Local 4) youth (June 29-July 2); hitters Miller at dmiller@clarenceville. The 13th annual Jeff Suspeck Midtown Corner Cafe The City of Detroit UAW Local 387 and defensive specialty (July kl2.mi.us. Memorial Foundation free bas- Mojo in the Morning Crew 7-10). ketball camp, open to boys and The Detroit Lions (Channel 955) UAW Region 1 For more camp information Blazer volleyball camp girls ages 9-14, will be from 9 The Detroit Shock Motor City Striders • UAW Region 1A or to secure a spot, call (734) Livonia Ladywood will stage a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 19 The Detroit National City UPS 432-5612 or (734) 254-0698. a summer volleyball came from at Schoolcraft College, located Symphony Orchestra You can also e-mail MU coach 9 a.m. until noon (grades 3- at 18600 Haggerty Road, New Balance Vicente's The Detroit Tigers Cuban Cuisine Jerry Abraham at jabraham@ 6) and 6-9 p.m. (grades 7-9), Livonia (between Six and Seven New Balance Farmington madonna.edu. Monday through Thursday, Mile roads). The Detroit Zoo Hills & Troy Visteon June 23-26, at the school's Registration begins at 8:30 DMCare Express New Life Media Ursula Walker S Madonna hoops camp Buddy Budson gymnasium. The fee is $100 a.m. and lunch will be provided Dykema Nordstrom Madonna University men's and should be made payable to from 11:30 a.m.-l p.m., courtesy EDS Wayne State University Cameron Reiger and mailed to: The Observer and Eccentric basketball coach Chuck Henry of White Castle Systems, Inc. Newspapers WDIV Local 4 has announced the 2008 All- Ladywood High School, 14680 The camp is in memory of the Energizer Star Basketball Camp, which Newburgh Road, Livonia, MI former Dearborn Divine Child Foolish (WJLB-FM) Olympia Entertainment The Whitney will take place the weeks of 48152. For more information, e- High standout and Orchard FOX 2 WJBK Outback Steakhouse Whole Foods Market June 16-20 and July 28-Aug. 1 mail [email protected]. Lake St. Mary's College career Stuart Frankel Panera Bread Yoplait at Madonna. scoring leader who passed away Development Company Ladywood hoop camp Lauren Podell Zeta Tau Alpha Among instructors is camp in 1994 at age 24. FUZE (WDiV Local 4) Fraternity founder Bernie Holowicki. The 13th annual Blazer For more information, call POH Regional Each camper is guaranteed Basketball Camp will be from 9 (248) 363-7151 (between 9 a.m. Medical Center plenty of instruction on funda- a.m. to noon (girls grades 3-6) and 4 p.m.); or to obtain reg- mentals of the game, with an and 1-4 p.m. (girls grades 7-9), istration material, e-mail jsus- Please visit www.karmaiK*5.orgAtetr<5ifcracefo?tfiecfcire 8-1 ratio of campers to instruc- Monday through Thursday, [email protected]. for all Komen Detroit Race for the Cure® updates. <*) Sunday, June 8,2008 HOMETOWN .COM The Observer & Eccentric Newspapers Hugh Gallagher, editor. {734} 953-2149. [email protected] www.hometownlife.com

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My friendha d to put her dog down last week. Her dog meant a lot to her and, knowing this, I've made an effort not to talk about the dog or anything related to him. Well, the other day,) heard her talking to another BY HUGH GALLAGHER friend. She said I was being insensitive. I was realty OBSERVER STAFF WRITER . confused - I've been treating her the same {I never talked about her dog before) and I even gave her my Jeff Counts has explored all the wild sympathy, t think she might be too sensitive and I'm areas of Michigan. upset that she talked about me behind my back. What The former Observer community edi- TOM HOFFMEYER]STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER should! do? tor in Plymouth-Canton and Redford Lost Puppy Love is an avid outdoorsman who has found Jeff Counts has oeen to every corner of Garden City Michigan a perfect place to hunt, Michigan's two peninsulas to write his It sounds like you may have hurt your friend's fish, hike, canoe and bike. Now he's new Explorer's Guide Michigan. feelings even though you were trying to do the spreading the word in his first book, right thing. Sometimas, people do want to talk Michigan, part of the Explorer's Guide about how they feel after losing something or series of travel books. Book: Michigan, An Explorer's Guide someone so important to them. Your friend Counts of Livonia originally proposed What: A detailed guide to Michigan towns probably doesn't realize that you were actu- a book on the Upper Peninsula and and attractions ally trying to help by not bringing up painful learned something about the book pro- Author: Jeff Counts memories. As for talking about you behind posal process and book marketing. Publisher: The Countryman Press your back, I think she was feeling very confused "You have to do your own marketing about what she thought was insensitive behav- research, get online, talk to tourism Price: $19.95 ' ior on your part. I encourage you to talk to her officials, find out how many people visit Available: All major bookstores in the - and explain that you were just trying to save travel guide section. her from painful memories and that you didn't The Tahquamenon Falls is a must-see for visitors to Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Please see GUIDE, C3 mean to be insensitive. Let her knowthat you'll always listen if she ever wants to talk about her feelings and about the loss ofher dog.

I have a problem about a friend with a problem. My friend's problem has to do with food - he's addicted. Old salts gather And my problem with that is that he steals all of Tin sailors my food! Every time I see him, he's scarfing down a cheeseburger. What do 1 do? UIIIIVI WJ Starving BY LINDA ANN CHOMIN Garden City OBSERVER STAFF WRITES . It sounds like there are two issues going on What: The annual gathering ... your concern foryou r friend's eating habits of the Tin Can Sailors Bill Kramer compares serving on a and your anger about your friend stealing your When: Noon registration, 6 destroyer to being tossed around like a food. First, tell your friend to keep his hands off p.m. dinner Saturday, cork in a bathtub. It's a rare experience of your food. Ifhe's stealingyour lunch food, tell July 12 sailors have shared since the first war- him that he can't eat your lunch anymore: Let ship of this nature was built in the late Where: American Legion him know that you feelangr y when he helps 1800s. himself to your lunch. Second, you can help Post 32,9318 Newburgh, Once a year, Kramer looks forward your friend by letting him know that you are Livonia to hearing the stories of men who concerned that his eating habits arerft healthy Cost: $35, includes din- sailed aboard these vessels, but first ones. Ask him if there's something else going ner. Call (734) 425-2590. he has to find them. As chairman of on that he'd like to talk about. Lots of times, To register using a credit the annual Michigan Bull Session of people use food as a way offeeling better when card, call (877) 846-2267. Tin Can Sailors, Kramer is expecting they are under stress or feeling depressed. Invite the usual old salts Saturday, July 12, at Deadline for registration is him to shoot hoops with you or challenge him American Legion Post 32 in Livonia, at a round of Guitar Hero... exercise and activi- July 5. but would like to see some new faces. ties not only help keep pounds off, they hehp us The Tin Can Sailors is the National feel less stressed and less depressed And ifhis Association of Destroyer Veterans. hands are busy playing Guitar Hero, he can't be Individual states hold the one-day events for all destroyer sailors scarfing down cheeseburgers! regardless of when they served or which vessel they were on. Kramer served on four different ships including the U.S.S. Alvin C. Cockrell Monica Fulton is the supervisor of the Family Resource from 1950 to 1958. During the Korean War from 1950 to 1953 he Center in Garden City working on youth and family helped train the Thai Navy. He's already received calls about the problems. She can reached by e-mail at monicafulton@ Bill Kramer served on.the U.S.S. Alvin C. Cockrell. He's calling on all sailors to attend the sbcglobal.net. Please see SAILORS, C4 Michigan Bull Session July 12, in Livonia.

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GUIDE ing used to be the major lures providing lively commentary, the towns are cheap, rent a PAGE C1 for visitors from outside the Counts also took the numer- hotel room or camp. You can state, but Counts says that ous black and white photos. bird watch or canoe or camp, and what's the potential mar- times have changed. The book also includes maps mountain bike all over the ket for the book," he said. "Hunting and fishing are for each section of the state. place. It's that old 19th century In the end, the publisher , down, but even hunting and thing where you can wander. wanted a book that covered fishing have changed," he said. WANDERING AROUND That's been lost in modern day the whole state, including "More couples are involved. Counts, publisher of the society." Detroit and other urban areas. Hunting and fishing used be outdoor magazine Streamside Counts says the state gov- The Explorer's Guide pub- Bud and Fred in a bass boat Journal, has some strong ernment hasn't been doing lisher asks their writers to veer and how much you could fill opinions about different parts a good enough job promot- away from chain lodgings, your freezer or did you get of the state that he admits ing the state's recreational restaurants and stores to find five deer this year. There is don't fit with the views of oth- resources to other parts of the unique and local. They still some of that, but now ers. the country and he thinks his pay all expenses, writers are people are traveling for a lesser "My favorites are not the book might help spread the not allowed to take compli- amount of time but for a better favorites in the book," he said. word about our special place. mentary meals, admissions or experience." "My favorites are the quirky "This is a good book to give lodging. Counts said a Michigan places. The publisher lets you to any prospective employer But Counts wasn't sure traveler can be fishing a trout be honest." because employers are looking Michigan fit the "New stream one day and attend- He says that Traverse City, for places with a good quality England" model of other ing a wine tasting in Traverse the urban center of Up North oflife,"hesaid. JEFF COUNTS Explorer books. City the next. The state has Michigan, is "overrated," but Counts said he's already Miner's Castle is one of the many striking features along the Pictured Rocks 'You can't swing a dead cat hip urban communities, pris- he enjoys the quieter, nearby started to hear from people National Lakeshore along Lake Superior in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. in New England without hit- tine beaches, bike trails, vast Lake Michigan towns of about their favorite places that ting a bed and breakfast or a forests and legendary trout Ludington, Manistee and he wasn't able to include. But he's been taking notes the rounds for book signings in cute little inn or quaint coun- streams. Frankfort. And he loves the "I had a 100,000 word limit for a second edition. The the weeks ahead and planning try store," he said. The book is organized geo- UP and devotes a large section and at the end I was getting Explorer Guides are updated some other writing projects. graphically to include every to Michigan's rich wilderness frantic and started to cut," he every couple of years. DIFFERENT LURE section of the state with inter- land from Grand Marais to the said. Meanwhile, he'll be making [email protected] | (734)953-2149 While Michigan has its esting facts, places to stay, Keweenaw. share of B&Bs and quaint places to eat for fine dining Counts said it is the vast stores, it also has towns where and casual lunches, recreation amount of public land that

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ENGAGEMENT WEDDING

Benson-Stone Barrie Elizabeth Benson and Paul Edward Xavier Stone were united in mar- riage Sept. 22,2007, at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Lexington, Ky. The Rev. Robert L. Sessum officiated. The bride is the daughter of i * I John K. and Judy B. Benson of Lexington, Ky. The groom is the son of Roger L. and Pamela T. Stone of Canton. Jessica Baldwin of Charleston, S.C., friend of the bride, served as maid of honor. The bride's honor attendants r were Ruth Wilson, Amy Graves Charleston in Charleston, S.C. and Lindsay Bouchard, all and received a master's in friends of the bride; and Erik business administration from Benson, brother of the bride. Clemson University. She is . Dowedite-Ripley The reader was Jan Gardner, employed by Sealed Air Corp., Joyce Dowedite of Livonia aunt of the bride. Cryovac Division, in Duncan, announces the engagement Kevin Stone of Farmington, S.C. in new business develop- of her daughter, Kristin brother of the groom, served ment. Michelle Dowedite, to David as best man. The groomsmen The groom is a graduate of Jeffrey Ripley, son of John , were Tomi Saveski and Joe Traverse City High School, the and Kathy Nibbelink of Rork, fraternity brothers of the University of Michigan and Grand Rapids and Jeff and groom; Tate Dobbs and Trent received a master of business R. ERIC STANLEY Teres Ripley of Sparta. Dobbs, friends of the groom. administration degree from Age 72, June 2, 2008. The ushers were Kislaya Sinha, Beloved husband of Joan. The bride-to-be gradu- Clemson University. He is vice Loving father of Marc ated from Livonia Churchill Rich Firth and Ryan Miller. president of Acquisitions for (Cynthia), Peter (Dominika) High School in 2000 and A reception was held at the TIC Properties in Greenville, and Richard (Jill). Cherished grandfa- received a bachelor's degree Bodley-Bullock House. S.C. ther of Sara, Anna, Karl, Gareth, Kira, Caitlyn and Evan. Loving son of the in elementary education and The bride is a graduate The couple honeymooned late Stanley E. and Mary Stanley. Dear theater from Hope College of Henry Clay High School in the Mediterranean. They brother-in-law of the late James H. in 2004. in Lexington, the College of reside in Greenville, S.C. Allen. Eric served in the U.S. Coast She is enrolled in a mas- Guard. He retired from Ford Motor Company and was a Past President ol ters' program at Grand ADELINE CLARK BARNES JOSEPHINE DUNCHOCK the Kiwanis Club of Dearborn. A Valley State University and ANNIVERSARY memorial service will be held at First is employed as a middle Age 81, died at her home in Age 92 of Bloomfield Hills, formerly Presbyterian Church (701 Church school teacher in Rockford. Suchners celebrate 60th Birmingham, May 30, 2008. Mrs. of Detroit and Hamburg, Michigan, Street, Plymouth, MI 48170), Barnes was. born March 28, 1927, in died June 3, 2008, at Clarkston Saturday, June 14th at 10:00 a.m. The future groom is a Bill and Shirley Suchner of San Diego, California. She was active Specialty Health Care Center. Mrs. Memorial contributions may be made 2003 graduate of Forest Westland are celebrating their .*'• in St. James Episcopal Church, Girl Dunchock was bora February 20, to the Salvation Army (16130 Hills Northern High School. 60th anniversary. Scouts, AAUW, Stoneycroft Hills 1916, in Sioux City, Iowa. She was a Northland Dr., Southfield, MI 48075- He is currently enrolled The Suchners were married Club and the Village Ciub. Adeline is graduate of South Eastern High School 9522) and to the Dearborn Kiwanis survived by her husband of 57 years, and prior to her marriage to Nicholas Foundation: Eric Stanley Memorial at Cornerstone University June 5,1948, in Detroit, Frank, children, Martha, Webb and Dunchock,. she attended Del Mar Fund (22211 W. Warren, Dearborn studying business manage- They have two sons, Bill Jane and grandchildren, Joshua and' Beauty School in Detroit and became a Heights, MI 48127). ment. Alessa. Memorial service at St. James licensed beautician. Mrs. Dunchock Suchner of South Lyon and Episcopal Church, 355 W. Maple retired from her active work as a beau- He is currently working Tom Suchner of Kagel Canyon, Road, Birmingham, Saturday, June tician to raise her family. She enjoyed MRS. SUZANNE EVA for Perkins Restaurant and Calif. winter. They have traveled 14th at 11am. Memorials appreciated her activity and association with the Fredrick Meijer Gardens. The Suchners live in extensively during their mar- to St. James Friends of Music, 355 W. Our Shepherd Lutheran Church com- (Volgyesi) HAGEMAN Mapie Road, Birmingham, 48009. munity. Mrs. Dunchock is survived by April 5,1936, Bupapest- A July wedding is planned Westland during the summer ried life and continue to have an active lifestyle. Arrangements entrusted to: her daughter, Geraldine Joan (William) June 4, 2008, Toledo for Holland, Mich. andNalcrest, Fla., during the Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors • Vetter, son, Arnold (Dianne) 248-435-0660 Dunchock, grandchildren, Dana, Mrs. Suzanne Hageman of Toledo, OH Marcia, and Keliie and great-grand- passed away Wednesday, June 4,2008 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. She CAROLYN B. PECK children, Samantha, Sydney, Tyler, Trevor and Jeri. She is also survived was born in Budapest, Hungary on SAILORS old Wayne man served during away. They're dying away," said Age 82, June 5, 2008. Beloved wife April 5, 1936 to Dr. and Mrs. Ferenc by her sister, Sophie Richards, a' niece PAGE C1 World War II on convoy duty Biggerstaff. "I like the Navy of the iate Roger Peck. Loving mother and nephews. Mrs. Dunchock is pre- (Magda Tausik) Volgyesi. She emi- with the Reuben James which people and they're all old tim- of Sharon (Glen) Holmes, Bill (Mary) ceded in death by her husband, grated to the USA in August 1959 to Peck, Linda Peck-Farley, Debra Nicholas. Funeral services were held New Haven, CT. In 1962 she graduat- was sunk by torpedo off of ers like me, but Tin Can a lot (Steve) Brock, Bob (Laurie) Peck, and Saturday at Our Shepherd Lutheran ed with a BS in Medical Technology event from as far away as West western Iceland in October of younger guys go to it." Carolyn (John) Thiele. Cherished Church, Birmingham. Interment in from the Quinnipiac and took a posi- Branch, Indiana and Ohio. 1940. The Sturtevant DD 240 Ted King won't be attending grandmother of Joe, Jason, Nathaniel, White Chapel Cemetery, , Troy. tion in the Clinical Microscopy labora- "We're looking for any Navy was later sunk in April 1942 Sarah, Melissa, Leah, Jonathan, Kyle, Memorials appreciated to Our tory at Yale. She met her former hus- the bull session because of his Ian, and Randi. Great-grandmother of Shepherd Lutheran Church band, John H. Hageman at the Yale or Coast Guard who served off Marquesas Key, Fla., but he emphysema but enjoys talking Jacob, Ashley, Nicholas, and Melanie. Endowment Fund, 2225 E. Fourteen School of Medicine. They were mar- aboard tin cans. In the old survived to spend the next 30 about his Navy days as well. Dear sister of Louise Galloway. Mile Road, Birmingham, Michigan ried on June 2, 1962 at the Dwight days that only covered the years as a Wayne police officer. When he was younger, the 86- Graveside Services were held Friday 48009. Arrangements entrusted to: Memorial Chapel by the Rev. William at Oakwood Cemetery, Farmington. Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors Sloane Coffin. They were blessed destroyer then they built the Biggerstaff served a total of 42 year-old Alpena man served in Memorial Contributions may be made 248-435-0660 with four daughters: Margaret, destroyer escort," said Kramer, years in the Navy and reserves World War II with Biggerstaff. to the Michigan Humane Society. Martha, Diane, and Kimberly. The 75, of Livonia. "The destroyer as a chief torpedo man. He remembers the day the Arrangements entrusted to THAYER- family moved to Detroit, MI in July, is a tin can, it's how you're "When the war started U.S.S. Sturtevant was sunk, ROCK FUNERAL HOME, MAUREEN A. GALEA 1967. Suzanne cared for her family Farmington. June 5, 2008, age 77. Beloved wife of with love and devotion. The family bounced around. More guys all the merchant ships were April 26,1942. He'd been on moved to Toledo in 1985. Suzanne www.thayer-rock.com the late Charles. Dear mother of serve on destroyers than any- taking cargo to Europe. The the boat 13 months to the day. Timothy (Nancy), Ann Moore, Patricia completed a Bachelor of Science in thing else, but it's for any sailor Sturtevant had sonar for sub- "There were a lot of German (Gary) Glass, Catherine (Barry) White Nursing in 1990 at the University oi that served aboard a destroyer, marines so they could drop subs in the gulf (off Florida)," and Carolyn (Michael) Chico. Also Toledo- Medical College of Ohio leaves nine grandchildren and three Consortium. Until 2001, Suzanne destroyer escort, APD ship depth charges on enemy sub- said King. "The month of April great-grandchildren. Sister of Genie worked in several Toledo area nursing which hauls the frog man, or marines," said Biggerstaff. '42 merchant ships were sunk (Gerry) Nehs, Linda Norton and the homes as an RN. Mrs. Hageman's life' fast frigate which is taking the "There were 60 ships in the and the beaches were covered late Patricia Sanford. Services were focus has always been her education, place of the destroyer. The Bull convoys. Some had big bomb- with oil. Miami Beach was held Saturday at the Schrader-Howell her career, and her family. She is sur- Funeral Home of Plymouth. Share vived by her former husband John Session we get together for the ers strapped on the ship. We nothing but oil." your special thoughts and memories at: Hageman; daughters, Margaret (Ed) camaraderie, yak away, tell sea were taking everything we Donald Smith is one of the schrader-howell.com Petrovich, Martha (Don Kirk) stories. We sell merchandise could to England. They weren't younger Tin Can Sailors who Hageman, Diane (Rick) Wickliff and NORMAN OSCAR Kim (Dave Felcan) Hageman; eight too, shirts and jackets with doing too good. They were los- likes listening to the stories Navy insignias and children's ing the war and we were in the of old salts like King, Smith NORGREN (Norm) grandchildren; sister, Vera Ferenczi ; sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Volgyesi, stuff, belt buckles and rank North Atlantic taking convoys served from I960 to 1963 on Howell, MI, age 63, passed away on Diane Volgyesi, Nancy Ullom and insignias." across. This was before Pear! a destroyer tender, a repair EARL C. OPPERTHAUSER June 4, 2008 at home with his wife brother-in-law, James Ullom; nieces, Kramer delights in spouting Harbor and German U boats ship, and then a destroyer, Age 83. Resident and former Mayor and sister by his side. Norm was born nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews of Farmington Hills, passed away in Pontiac, MI on November 8, 1944 and cousins. Visitation will be held on off in sea terminology saying and Hitler sent the Bismarck. the U.S.S. Turner, an escort after a long battle with cancer June 3, to Oscar and Agnes (Nampa) Norgren. Monday, June 9, from 12 noon unti] a bubblehead is a submariner, "When you think of most ship to aircraft ships which is 2008. Beloved husband of Ann, father He graduated with a Bachelor's 2:00 PM at Epworth United Degree from Central Michigan Methodist Church, 3077 Valleyview snipes an engineer and the of the ships in the Navy, you used for close in combat where of Denise (Michael), Kathy, Steve and poop deck is as far forward as think of big battleships, but other ships can't go and for Scott (Sheryl). Grandfather of Jason, University and earned a Master's Dr., Sylvania, OH. with funeral servic- Joe, Christina, Charles, Chloe, Megan, Degree from Eastern Michigan es starting at 2:00 PM. Interment will a sailor can go on a ship. It's then they started building anti-submarine warfare. He's Brandon, Alex and Heather. Ear! was University. Norm started his teaching be at the Reformed Dutch Church apparent that Kramer, who destroyers, but they're small been to the bull sessions four a WWII veteran and earned his law career for one year in Shepherd Public Cemetery of Claverack, New York. Schools. He worked for the Novi Memorial contributions may be made was a deputy sheriff for Wayne and they started calling them times. He saile&all over the degree after an honorable discharge in County for 25 years, never tin cans even though you're Atlantic, Mediterranean and 1944. He became involved in his local Community School District in the jun- to Myelodysplasia International community serving on the planning ior high and high school for 41 years Foundation, P.O. Box 310, Churchton, lost his love for destroyers. He 300 feet long." Caribbean. commission,, drain commission, town- as a world history teacher, auditorium MD 20733. Arrangements by the belongs to seven Navy-related Biggerstaff likes telling "It's interesting to talk to ship board of trustees and two terms manager, boys/girls cross country Walker Funeral Home, 5155 Sylvania coach, and "Jack-of-all-Trades". He Ave. Toledo, OH. 43623 ( 419)-841- organizations and twice a year and listening to stories, that's people on different ships and as Mayor of Farmington Hills. works on a museum ship in Services held at Heeney Sundquist is survived by his. wife, Sheila; his 2422.Condolences may be sent to the why he's attended not only different times," said Smith Funeral home in Farmington. sons, Timothy and Andrew; sister, family at: Albany, N.Y. The U.S.S. Slater Michigan Bull Sessions but of South Lyon. "Sailors from Jane (Mike) McKie; and grandsons, was built in 1943 and is one of Gideon and Lincoln. A memorial events in San Diego, Denver the late 1930s to early 2000s service will be held on Saturday, June www.walkerfuneraihomes.com seven museum ships around and New York. attend. Some were in the ELIZABETH (Betsy) 14, at 11:00 am at the1 Borek Jennings the country which are sup- ''You meet different people. Second World War, Korean Funeral Home in Howell. The family ported by Tin Can Sailors. Once a year they hold the War, at Vietnam or around BENTLEY will receive friends beginning at Age 67; of Rochester, MI; died May 10:00 am. In iieu of flowers memori- Bill Biggerstaff attended national this year in August Vietnam." 28, 2008. Betsy was a 1959 graduate al contributions may be made to the his first Bull Session 20 years in Pittsburgh. You meet a lot of Rochester High School and 27-year Novi Educational Foundation for the ago in Jackson. The 84-year- of sailors but they're fading [email protected] j (734) 953-2145 employee of Rochester Public Norman Norgren Memorial OBITUARY Schools". She is survived by her moth- Scholarship, 25345 Taft Rd., Novi, __ er, Elizabeth Cook, brother, Rev. MI, 48374. POLICY Robert Cook, Jr., three children, Mark The first five "billed" lines of an Bentley, Debbie Melekian, Amy Reiliy obituary are published at no cost. and 4 grandchildren. Memorials gifts All additional lines will be Berkley High School requested to Rochester Public Schools, "yahoo groups- brighton high schooj' Dearborn Country Club. Judy Richards Special Education Program or Old charged at $4 per line. You may Class of 1958 class of 1989" to get more information. Goerke at (313) 562-9031, Judygoerke@ Village School, Northville, MI. place a picture of your loved one Planning a 50th Reunion, Sept 19-21 Clarenceville High School yahoo.com or Shirley Chiado Peters at for an additional cost of only $6. 2008, All members of January 1958, Class of 1988 (248)348-9443,.Shirley.peters@villag- Symbolic emblems may be June 1958 and January 1959 are invited. A reunion is being planned for the eford.net may be contacted for further NANCY J. DAUGHERTY included at no cost (example: Age 73, of Diamondale, formerly of American Flags, religious At Somerset Inn, 2601 West Big Beaver summer of 2008. Trying to reach as information, Plymouth and Livingston County. symbols, etc.) Road, Troy. Events include: a Friday many classmates as possible. Send Dearborn Edsei Ford Mrs. Daugherty passed away on evening hospitality party, Saturday contact information to Dale Weighill at January Class of 1958 Tuesday in Lansing, following a brief afternoon tour of BHS and lunch, dinner illness. She was born June 2, 1935 in Deadlines: [email protected]. A 50th reunion will be held Oct. 3 at the Whitmore Lake, MI, the daughter of Party at the hotel on Saturday evening Crestwood High School Dearborn Inn. Note the October date and Friday 4:15 PM for Sunday Stewart and Virginia (Keebler) Stoll. THOMAS PERRY WARD and brunch at hotel Sunday morning fol- Class of 1968 location for the January class reunion. Wednesday 9:45 AM for Thursday She married Floyd Daugherty and he Age 82, died June 3, 2008 peacefully lowed by a got! outing. Contact: csing- A 40th class reunion Oct. 4; 2008. For Cail Nancy at (248) 851-5257 or Pat at preceded her in death in 2002, she in his sleep. A 1943 WWII Veteran, Obituaries received after these deadlines erbhs58reunion.org for access to the information, contact Gail Goodali Welch, (734) 427-0256 for further information. was also preceded in death by one served as a Flight Engineer and Army will be placed In the next available Issue. son, Ronald in 1978. Nancy moved to Air Corp who fought in Normandy, web site: www.bhs58reunion.org or cail (313) 937-3477 or e-mail CHS1968Sec@ Dearborn Edsel Ford Diamondale from the Plymouth area North France, Central Germany and'' Jackie Yorgen Castine, (248) 332-5984. yahoo.com.au. Class of 1968 e-mail your obit to in 2004. Prior to her retirement she Korea. Beloved husband of Mary Ann Bishop Borgess High School Dearborn High School A 40-year reunion Aug. 2,2008, at had been employed as a press opera- Ward for 37 years. Loving father of [email protected] • Classes of1970 71,72,73 and 1974 Class of 1963 Patrick O'Kelly Knights of Columbus tor with Vica Products in Plymouth May and Jimmy Williams, Uncle of or tax to: r for over 30 years. Surviving is one many nieces, nephews, great nieces Attn: Obits c/o Charolette Wilson A combined reunion. Oct.4,2008, A 45-year reunion planned Aug; 12008. in Dearborn. For more information, daughter, Debbie (John) Conrad of and great nephews. Predeceased by Hellenic Cultural Center, $60. Dinner Father Patrick O'Keiley Hall, Dearborn. contact Janet Wszoia Robbins at (313) his parents William and Lula Ward, as 734-953-2232 Charlotte, "three sons,-Floyd (Debby) Buffet, Open Bar, Midnight Snacks and Contact Betsy Cushman at (313) 565- 277-1418 or Susan Tayior Szalony at (248) Daugherty of Ohio, Richard well as his four sisters, Frieda W. For more information call: Daugherty of Michigan, and Mike Bailey, Ida L. Cappetlo, Ruth Charolette Wilson Music. No ticket sales at the door. 5972 [email protected] 348-6692. (Chris) Daugherty of Twining. Also Davidson, and Eleanor Nichols. 734-953-2070 Contact 248-442-0946 or bbhsfirstfive. Dearborn Edsel Ford Dearborn Fordson nine grandchildren and three great- Services were held at the Harry J. or Liz Keiser com Classes of 1958 Class of 1969 grandchildren and two sisters, Joyce Will Funeral Home 34567 Michigan Brighton High School and Bobbi and two brothers, Jerry and Ave., Wayne, ML Condolences and/or 734-953-2067 The 1958 January and June Classes of Planning a reunion. Please contact Jim. Funeral • services were held contributions may be made to the or toll free Class of 1989 Dearborn and Edsei Ford High Schools Kathy Nisun at (248) 363-5679 or e-mail: Thursday, June 5, 2008 in Brighton family via the funeral home. Please 866-818-7653 Planning our 20th reunion and search- are having a combined 50-Year Reunion [email protected] or Kathy Shoebridge and burial followed at Washtenong make any contributions payable to ask for Char or Liz ing for classmates. Please sign up at on Saturday Aug. 2,Z008, at the @ [email protected]. Memorial Park in Ann Arbor. Mary Ann Ward. www.hometownlife.com Observer S Eccentric | Sunday, June 8,2008 (WReGc) C5

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If Slim, hard-working SBCM, 48,140lbs, looking crossword puzzles, old-school lifestyle, mov- ARE YOU THE ONE FOR ME? you're seeking your soulmate, why not try me? for a SF, 33-53, N/S, N/D, for friendship lead- 4. Learn how to pick up your messages -we'l ies, dining. Seeking athletic, active SM, 30-42, ¥7985794 Single, middle-aged male seeks SWF. for ca- 6'+, smoker, for friendship, possible romance. ing to marriage. 0266674 sual dating. She should be attractive, petite, fi- 0266442 SEEKING FRIENDSHIP COUNTRY BOY-AT-HEART nancially independent. Prefer Oakland County. let you know when new ones have arrived! SBF, young 60s, w/good morals, caring, nice- Hardworking WM, 6'2", 195lbs, blonde/blue, 0266732 - TAKE A CHANCE! looking, 5'3", 156iBs, N/S, N/D, N?Drugs, enjoys comedy movies, horseback riding, soc-, HARD-WORKING SWF, 30, middle school art teacher, likes na- dean, holiest living, partly retired, enjoys art, cer, softball, camping and more. Seeking out-' ture, music and learning new things. ISO nice card playing, casinos, and movies. Seeking SBM, 20, 5'6", slim build, N/S, seeks BF, going A/WF, 25-45, for dating, possibly leading 20-26, for friendship, possible romance. Call gentleman, for dating and to share life iogeth- honest man 50-60, race open. 0134425 to more. 0268231 Get more: er. 0283845 me! 0269003 DO YOU EXIST? NEW TO THE AREA VANILLA SEEKING CHOCOLATE NURSE DWF, 58,5T, slender, very attractive, college- 1 SWM, 35,5'11", 200lbs, brown/.hazel, smoker, Attractive SWF, 64, 5', 135tbs, dark hair, blue educated, enjoys movies, theater, sports, Call me if you desire a nice shape, SWM, seeks woman, 25-40, for dining, movies, quiet blue-eyed blonde, 50-year-old, 180!bs, desires eyes, fair skin, looking for N/S, honest gentle- concerts, dining and travel; Seeking widowed/ times at home. 0269861 man, 60-70, who has numerous Interests SBF for friendship and definitely romance. • Chat with local singles right now. divorced WPM, 55-63, athletic, healthy, tall, 0672855 including history, traveling, and home life. N/S, D/D-free, with good sense of humor. LET'S MEET SOON! S409879 CT20029B SWM, 44,190lbs, very good-looking, very fit, LOOKING FOR YOU I have a good job, seeks nice woman, 25-44, Call 248-397-0123 to learn more LOOKING FOR A COMPANION SWM, 50, 511", 185ibs, seeks SWF, 35-52, HELLO THERE to spend time with, leading to serious LTR. who enjoys Backgammon/Chess, danc- Tall, attractive WIWF, 60s, enjoys good con- Asian woman, 5'2", 180lbs, slim, attractive, ¥7247784 versation, walks, playing board/card games, ing, working out at Sally's, piano bars, com- health-conscious, vegetarian, N/D, N/S. En- edy clubs, coffee houses, art gallerie's. Must • Need help? Some Tips? antiques and more. Looking for honest gentle- joys dining, movies, quiet times. Seeking i ENJOY LIFE man, 64-80, with a wide verity of interest to DWM, 6'2", 225lbs, two teen sons, looking for be social drinker, N/S, H/W proportionate. clean-cut, fit, attractive, respectful, profession- 0218827 share all life offers. 37236416 al Asian or White male for dating and possibly gal, N/D, N/S, medium build, who is ambitious, Call 1-617-450-8773 more. 0113901 likes to laugh and have fun. I like walks, bike MUSCULAR AND ATHLETIC VERY LOVING PERSON riding and more. 43-50.0276844 Looking for a spontaneous, professional male, Tall, athletic SWM, 48, 6'2", 200lbs, brown/ A WOMAN OF CLASS blue, no dependents, college-educated, 25-40, race open, who is willing to go and have SWF, 68, looks younger, in search of a SWM, LOOKING' FOR lifJZ fflGHT fun. 0273294 WiWM, 45, 511", 2201bs, is easygoing, fun- clean-cut, good sense of humor, outgoing, 62-69, who likes movies, dining, theater. Is it seeks friendly SF, for fun. Agefocation open. you? 0271085 loving, enjoys a variety of activities, indoor/out- STILL SEEKING door. Looking for LTR, with the right person. 0587540 SBF, 56, 5'3", 122lbs, interested in fit, good- 0265340 ' HIDDEN TREASURE LET'S HANG OUT looking, confident male, 45-58, N/S, intelligent, I'm the needle In the haystack, and there sincere, down-to-earth, who wants to commit BEAUTIFUL PRINCESS WANTED SBM, 29, 6'6", slim build, smoker, seeks nice you will find true love. Seeking SM, 65+. woman, 25-28, to chill with and get to know. to someone special. 0113198 ¥7212790 SBM, early 40s, seeks attractive, younger lady, 28-45, for romance, companionship, must be 0277937 COULD IT BE YOU? FOLLOW THIS HEART independent and shapely. Serious replies only. SBF, 44, professional, hard-working, . OPEN-MINDED SF WANTED DWF, 59, 5'2", attractive, sincere, loveabfe, is ¥7684501 SM, 6', I85lbs, short brownish-blond/blue, independent.enjoys church, shopping, more. waiting for you. loves life in general, likes doing Looking for a SPM, 44, employed, open-mind- WEST SIDE muscular build, no tattoos, N/S, social drinker, anything with that someone special. Call me, loves art museums, craft shows, music, con- ed, warm-hearted and considerate, to share all you won't be disappointed. 0276729 SBM, 36,5'9", 150ibs, light brown eyes, smok- life has to offer. 0235988 er, seeks woman, 20-40, race open, who is certs, quiet times, movies, dining. Seeking LOOKING FOR ME? open-minded, 0260319 siender woman, similar interests. ¥7277964 HARD WORKER SEEKS SAME Attractive SBF, 54, full-figured, sincere and SBF. 44, WS, mother, seeks old-fashioned LOOKING FOR ME? WAITING FOR YOUR CALL warm, enjoys, leading, cooking, walks, peopie Affectionate SWM. 40. 5'9", 210!bs, dark BM, 29-^9, N/S, homebody, to explore all life Seeking loving, good-humored, Christian gen- SM, 53. outgoing, cool, fun, honest and easy- has to offer! I enjoy reading, bike rides, playing going loves Italian/Mexican food, racquetball, brown/brown, easygoing, friendly, enjoys din- tleman. 49-57. 5'11"-6'2", employed, easygo- sng, movies, talks, walks, and waterfront talks, tennis, 027451B ing and kind to share all life offers. 0246987 camping, travel, and much more> looking for fit, tun and active lady to share talks, good quiet times home. Looking for compatible lady LETS HAVE SOME FUN! IT'S WORTH THE CALL ~™ times, friendship/fun. 0250719 who knows how to enjoy life. 0238130 SWPF, 42, smoker, seeks WPM, 40ish-60ish, SBF, 20, 5'3", 250lbs, hard-working, student, LOOKING FOR THE "ONE" smoker, who enjoys concerts, relaxing, bowl- no kids, seeking a cool guy, to chill with, get to " LET'S GET TOGETHER ing, dining, time at home. ¥7269456 SWM, 35, homeowner, N/Kids, seeks a nice, SWM, 61, 5'9", 170lbs, blond/blue, degreed, know, have good times and see where it goes. veteran, N/S, N/D, Catholic, humorous, spon- 0255979 caring woman, to share my dreams, hopes HERE 1 AM GUYS and what life has to offer. Marriage is possible taneous, like music, outdoors, sports, seeks Loving, sexy SBF, 34, caramel complexion, FUN & OUTGOING if I find the right woman. 0284788 attractive, easy going SWF 45-65.0278705 5'5", I56lbs,brown eyes, independent, em- SBF, 18, 190lbs, brown eyes, loves walks on WAITING FOR YOU HONEST AND SINCERE ployed, secure, Seaking warm-hearted intel- the beach, movies, basketball. Seeking SM, SWM, 30, 5'8", 140lbs, down-to-earth, open- DWM, 52, 5'10", 150lbs, likes roller skating, ligent, commitment-minded man who wants to same age, for friendship or more. ¥7257908 share something real. 0238307 minded, hard-worker, likes fishing, hunting, computers, biking, boating and some old GET TO KNOW ME clubbing. Seeking SW/AF, 18-40, for possible moves. Seeking SW/HF, slim to medium build, PERSONABLE AND SPECIAL BF, 57, full-figured, brown eyes, N/S, social relationship. 0278555 for dating and LTR. ¥7256288 SWF, retired, talented, fun-ioving, attractive, drinker, looking for a gentleman, 45-60, to CUTE, CUDDLY COWBOY GIVE ME A CALL 132lbs, 5'5", blonfle, seeks well-groomed share good, clean fun with. 0260756 gentleman, 65+, to share life and enjoy each Wise and kind SWM, 46, enjoys simplicity, art BM, 35, 5'5", 150!bs, secure, family-oriented, other's company. ¥7891247 SEEKING SAVED MAN fairs, flea markets, festivals. Seeking the com- looking for a SWF, N/S, who shares the same SBF, 27, N/S, seeks one good man, 29-51, pany of a lady with similar interests 0200459 interests and passions. I enjoy life, going plac- STARTING OVER es and trying new things. 0271820 N/S, no games, who enjoys movies, bowling, LIFE IS TOO SHORT DBF, with two teens, 5'3", 140lbs, short hair, church, for friendship first. 0265509 would like to meet a nice, honest, down-to- Very athletic SBM, 37,5*9", 175ibs, loves vol- SEEKING A LADY earth man for friendship, possibly leading to unteer work, pets. Seeking nice-looking, fit BF, SWM, 75, wants to meet an active WF, 55-70, LTR. Race Open. 40-50. 0277526 28-36, with sweet personality. 0274599 who likes dancing, walks, movies, travel in the US. Will respond to all. 0274642 HELLO * MEN SEEKING WOMEN COUGAR LOVER SAF, 49,5'2", 110IDS, slim and pretty, indepen- Some things do get better with age. Blue-eyed, A WALK AND A TALK SIMILAR INTERESTS? Try this easygoing, lovable SWM, 50, good lis- dent, loving, caring and down-to-earth, loves 1 handsome SM, mid 40s, physically fit, laid- movies, fine dining, travel and quiet times SBM, 46, 6 , 215lbs, N/S, N/D, muscular, back, good sense of humor, seeks woman, tener, who enjoys book stores, coffee shops, home. Seeking well-educated SW/AM, 47-55, creative, no children, enjoys writing, reading, with like qualities, who likes travel, music, ex- nature and concerts. I seek a like-minded clean-cut, handsome, independent and warm. music. Looking to meet a lady, race open, for ercising, etc. 0244260 counterpart for where ever it goes. 0200890 0249756 movies, outdoors, dining and more. 0276377 A GREAT GUY LET'S MEET FOR COFFEE A SPECIAL GUY SWM, 70s, 5'4", N/S, would like to meet a lady, GORGEOUS SMILE! Good-natured, good-looking SWM, 41, ener- DWM, 56,5'10", handsome and secure, seeks getic, versatile, fun, passionate, into boating, 65-72. I enjoy taking walks, riding bikes, tak- SBF, 26,5'6", 130lbs, slim build, smoker, D/D- honest S/DWF, w/sense of humor,.who enjoys ing trips. Seeking SWF, 62-75, for friendship, free, seeks BF, 18-60, smoker, for friendship, casinos, flea markets. Seeking conversa- possible romance. I enjoy movies, dining, tele- travel, candlelight dinners, plays, dancing, tion SWF, for conversation and connection. maybe more. 0275970 concerts, boating, and movies. Friendship, vision, cuddling. 0257889 0176478 LOVES THE OUTDOORS possible LTR. 0269646 WM, two grown daughters, likes bowling, LET'S GET TOGETHER! GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR LOOK HERE! walks in the woods, fishing, some travel, going Sexy SBF, 40, N/s, seeks fun and witty WM, 6'3", dark/blue, easygoing, down-to- Outgoing WM, 46, brown/hazel, 225lbs, likes earth, enjoys sports, concerts, movies, dining to movies and more. Hope to find a WF, 40-58, WM, 35-80, for friendship first, maybe more. who enjoys these kinds of things. 0270367 ¥7270132 walks, reading history, fishing, biking, all kinds out. Would love to meet an attractive female of movies, bowling, horseback riding, most for dating. Foreign bom a plus. 0257029 A LOT TO OFFER IN THIS BOX U CAN FtND... music, sports, more. Seeking WF, 25-55, to SWM, 30,5'6", 185!bs, brown/blue, looking for a 42-year-old SWF, ISO SWM, 38-45, for share these interests with. 0278709 GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR WM, late 30s, 6'3", dark/b|ue, enjoys sports, SWF, 236-45, who is open, friendly, likes get- friendship and possibly more. I'm sociable, ting out and having a good time. 0273691 affectionate 5'7", 120lbs, long dark curly hair, SEARCHING FOR YOU concerts and going to movies. Looking for an N/D, N/S, D/D-free, never married, no children. Affectionate DWM, 65, brown hair, N/S, D/D- attractive Latin/Hispanic female, 25-50, for dat- ARE WE A MATCH? • Interested? Cail! 9224748 free, enjoys craft shows, flea markets, mov- ing. 0257495 SAM, 29, 5'6", N/S, no children, wants to ies, dining, camping, The Red Wings. ISO a meet a SW/HF, 18-27, who enjoys sports. GREAT EXPECTATIONS special lady, 48-59, to share friendship, dates, TALL, ATHLETIC r SWM, 49, 6'2", 200lbs, part-time personal 0276522 Good looWng SBF, hwp, intelligent, mature, possible LTR. 0920969 trainer, brown/blue, degreed, outgoing per- spiritual, seeking a SM, 5'7* +, 40-50, physi- 1 LET ME BE THE ONE cally fit, good looking inside and out, loving, FRIENDSHIP FIRST sonatity, enjoys outdoors, working out, new SWM, outgoing, very versatile, open-minded, who tikes traveling, for friendship first leading SWM, 6', 145lbs, enjoys hiking, kayaking, road activities, seeking friendly SF, age/location ioves sports, the outdoors and indoors, music, to LTR. ¥7147056 trips, walking my dog, music, hanging out with open. 0531308 dining. Looking for simitar.woman for possible friends and more. Looking for SWF, 18-42, to relationship. 0276022 COULD YOU BE THE ONE? spend time with. 0271027 LETS GET GOING! ~ Bright, spunky, pretty SF, 46, educator, outgo- SWM 40s, attractive, good shape, great lis- HOW ABOUT THIS ONE ing, pretty eyes, wishing to meet a kind Jewish BOATER SEEKS 1ST MATE tener, enjoys good conversation, friendship, Sociable SM, 57, 5'7", graying brown/blue, man, -45-60, who's looking for commitment, SWM, 46, N/S, good-looking, trustworthy, en- spontaneous fun, and laughter, seeks person- mustache, loves music, cooking, Italian love and laughter. 0230694 joys boating, good music, working out. Seeking able SWF for dating and more. 0128302 food, reading, writing action and romance very attractive SF, 28-40, race unimportant, for films, quality conversation nd romance. ISO SEARCHING FORA MAN..! friendship leading to possible LTR, 0205048 SERIOUS WOMAN WANTED good-hearted, creative, WF to share these. 40-60, who's looking for commitment, iove SBM, 46, looking for that special persona for 0223744 . and laughter. I'm a 46-year-oid who's bright, A LOT TO OFFER LTR, someone who enjoys walks, movies, spunky and pretty. Only Jewish men please. SBM, 38, N/S, loves walking, jogging, dinner sporting events, cuddling at home. Please be ARE WE COMPATIBLE? ¥7962317 and a movie', having fun, partying. Looking for shapely, independent and know what you want Very affectionate, loving SM, enjoys spending SF, 28-70, for friendship first, maybe more. in life. 0692418 ' time at home, dining out and more. Would tike LET'S GET TOGETHER 0278442 LONELY & READY to meet a beautiful woman, 18-49, for dating, Sexy, mature, intelligent BF, 35, 5'5", 130lbs, hopefully more. ¥7258620 seeks mature, intelligent man, for casual dat- LAID-BACK GENTLEMAN SWM, 49, average build, Italian, heart of gold, ing and friendship. ¥7267624 BM, 6', 255lbs, N/S, occasional drinker, nice Virgo, N/S, seeks WF, 45-55, with a nice build, YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE! sense of humor, likes dining out, bowling, ready for LTR. Serious replies only. Redford Handsome, mature gent SWM, 50, traditional LOOKING FOR SOUL MATE some travel and having fun. If you would like to Area. 0860305 values, romantic, and thoughtful, enjoys cul- Hi my name is Lois, I'm a 56-year-old widow join me, please cail. 30-40.0278843 tural events, antiquing, short trips, etc. Seek- with dark blonde hair, blue eyes, and I wear COULD IT BE YOU? FRIENDSHIP FIRST ing SWF for friendship and companionship. glasses. 1 have no children but have 3 cats. DWM, 37, 6', 2301bs, N/S, N/D, with old- 0176497 I enjoy reading, music, old movies, going up WM, 5" 11", 180lbs, works in construction, fashioned values, hard-working, with varied north, museums, historical places, quiet eve- iooking for a woman, 38-55, to go out and do interests, love the outdoors. ISO SF, 18-45, GOOD BETTER BEST! nings at home, gardening and'also enjoy a lot things with. 1 enjoy racing, the water and more. commitment-minded, caring, sweet and so- SWM, 49, 5'9'V195lbs, is nuts about nature, of other things and open to many more. I've 0257001 ciable. 0160056 enjoys the outdoors, fishing, etc. Seeks com- got a sense-of-humor, love to laugh, very car- patible SWF, to have and hold. 0992943 EASYGOING LOVE ME FOR ME ing and considerate person. Looking for some- Sharp, sociable SWM, 45, with good character one with similar interests, not necessarily the DM, 49,5'10", 160lbs, bright blue eyes, works NICE GUYS DO EXIST and pleasant personality, likes the outdoors, afternoon shift, loves sports, watching movies, SBM, 61", 250lbs, likes walks on the beach, same as mine. Seeking a long-term relation- fishing, motor sports etc. WLTM SWF, for dat- ship and see what happens. ¥7137067 campfires. Looking for LTR with SWF, 45-52, casinos and movies. Searching for a H/AF, ing and fun times. ¥7187614 who has a sweet personality. 0272813 18+, 4'11"+, attractive, caring, 0212428 My ad was exciting enough for you to call - now excite me with your 248.397.0123 message! Too many of you just leave a name and number* Would you call back if you were me? Try telling me what you look like/ Free Ads: Free ads placed in this section are not. guaranteed- to run every week. 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Financial Services Representatives is looking for energetic people to join our team. Opportunities exist for full and part time Financial Services Representatives. Our Financial and Member Services Representatives pride themselves on providing excellent service to our members in person, by telephone or by mail. Our Team Members will have responsibility for identifying the financial services needs of our '•^K" ^ - >-• •* Members and communicate services and products that address those needs. They will also perform a range of services including opening accounts, completing payroll deductions jll time position is and solving our Members issues. They will use mediately available their skills to obtain personal and financial data r an experienced to complete applications for loans and-will cross I lephone salesperson • join our sales team. sell Michigan First products and services. They This position will will support our culture by exceeding all member develop business and service standards and expectations. sustain existing TO THE BANK, : accounts. Prospecting The ideal candidate will have a High Diploma is required. Your At National City, one of the nation's leading financial institutions, we capacities to maintain and at least 3 years experience in a professional continue to offer new products as we grow into new territories. We're a environment, preferably in the financial relationships, commun- place where energetic and talented individuals wili find icate product benefits, up challenge, professional development and outstanding industry. They need to have 1-3 years experience I/cross sell products, and career potential. We offer outstanding opportunities as a: in a sales r,ole, preferably in a financial secure sales opportunities will be key to success. institution, or related field. The ability to read, Branch Management write and comprehend business communications Candidates for this position must have: - Branch Manager - Office Manager and effectively present information in one on one # a proven track record of telephone sales or small group situations. Must possess strong experience in a business to business market, Investment Services - Consumer Banker interpersonal skills and a positive and 4 the ability to work in a team environment - Licensed Financial Consultant professional appearance. The ideal candidate and respond positively to feedback, be will have a record of accomplishments and a professional and pleasant, and be motivated • Apply at NationalCity.com/Careers to succeed, clear background. #• experience using with Microsoft Word, Excel, Michigan First Credit Union provides an Outlook, and Internet Explorer, attractive benefits package including career College degree is preferred, but not required. The starting compensation for this position apparel for branch employees. Come be part of comprised of a base salary plus commission on the organization that is the only place to do your NationalCity.com | © National City Corporation® • all sales. Qualified candidates should forward National City Corporation subsidiaries and member banking! their resume to: [email protected] or fax banks are Equal Opportunity Employers. National (313)447-2552. City requires candidates to submit to Please apply online at: www. michiganfirst.com or fax cover letter, resume and salary to: 248-395-4173 Michigan First Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer www.hometownlife.com Observer & Eccentric | Sunday, June 8,2008 (*) (}7 CIRCUMVENTING A NARCISSISTIC BOSS You're bound to run perform by manipulating them. Unfortunately, sometimes outshine them." WORKWISE into narcissistic bosses the tactic works. GETTING OUT at some point in your BEHAVIOR Fortunately, there are several ways to get out of the career, because they It's easier to avoid the traps than to get out of them, but trap. Leaving — getting promoted or completely moving on gravitate toward you have to learn how to spot them. While you might think -- might be an option, if you can get a good by leadership. "Most that conversation alone -- virtual or face-to-face -- can recommendation, according to Nour. But there might be Mildred L public leaders have a ensnare you, that's not the case. Bill King, associate compelling personal or professional reasons to keep your large streak of professor in the Organizational Leadership Department of job. Culp narcissism in them or I Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind., reports that In this case, you must come up with something that don't think they'd be bosses with impossible performance demands might well won't get you fired, because, as Nour emphasizes, "It tends able to lead," says be narcissists, endlessly "nitpicking, no matter what you to get worse before it gets better. Narcissistic bosses will psychologist and executive coach Randall White, principal bring. They're never satisfied. After the fifth" change, you not stop."But before you take action, Krug recommends, at The Executive Development Group L.L.C., in the bring your original..." and they accept it. document incidents, because harassment is a possibility. Greensboro, N.C, location. "They tend to be perceived as Krug says to watch the nature of their assignments to Then, consider your options: overly ambitious... (with) an 'it's all about me'-quality, you. Meaningless ones,, such as personal errands, tasks — Reconsider. "In this global war for talent, I don't becoming extremely harsh with employees." completely outside of your job description, and think anyone should have to deal with narcissistic bosses" Psychologist Randall White coaches a colleague about He maintains that this self-orientation shapes a view of burdensome duties requiring "unreasonable hours for (Nour). narcissistic bosses. A principal at the Greensboro, N.C, the world that colors everything they do and say. It also your position"suggest that you're their "step 'n fetch it." — "Learn to expect a temper tantrum and let him do location of The Executive Development Group L.L.C., he offers sets agenda as theirs alone. Most are task-oriented, And that won't change. that if you can, but not if you're the only person being uncommon insight into handling this toublesome type of boss. 'letting the crumbs fall down on employees to make the Nour observes that the fact that they're narcissistic is belittled in front of others" (Krug). boss look good," White adds. evident in the manner in which "they telegraph" it to you. — "Realize that this is a learning opportunity for you, if make me feel incompetent, bad or something else, David Nour, CEO of BeOne.Now Inc., in Atlanta, a You don't get a critical memo or an invitation to a key only that you'll never treat people this way." (White) because it will keep me from doing my best job for you. coaching firm specializing in relationship economics, meeting until it's too late for you to add it to your schedule. You have one final option in an individual case, which Youll put the jerk on notice that, as White indicates, points out that narcissists "actually get joy or, perhaps, "They use delay tactics," he continues, "blame tactics to is to confront the person. White advocates "appealing to you won't "punish yourself for the person's behavior" by attention from creating discomfort for others. "Also a intentionally disrupt, cause stress within the team and the the person's potential enlightened self-interest by saying quitting. You also won't submit. coach, he believes further that narcissists can be skilled organization. They tend to target individuals they're something like If I can do my best work, I can make you (Dr. Mildred L. Culp is an award-winning journalist manipulators who think that they can get others to threatened by, such as the high performer who might look better.'" In other words, creep, it does you no good to Copyright 2008 Passage Media.) OEOSS067S2

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