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over snow BY DARRELL CLEM streets and roads. STAFF WRITER Godbout seemed baffled that his ordinance proposal, As temperatures deceivingly intended to avert potential shot past spring into early accidents, has caused such a summer Monday, the stir among council members Westland City Council and residents. engaged in talks about — "It's not treading new brrrrrr! — snow? ground," he said. "It's in com And, it appeared council munities all around us." members will reach a consen But critics said Godbout's sus on a snow ordinance when plan would cause neighbors to a very hot place — not Hell, snitch on each other and cre Mich., either — freezes over. ate more complaints than thdf-v Councilman James Godbout city can enforce. W* alternately received a warm "There are two or three response and a chilly reception (people) on every block that with his proposal to impose are going to ring the phones fines on property owners who dump their snow on city PLEASE SEE SNOW, A5
TOM HAWLEV | S1W PHOTOGRAPHER tnat feii from tne SKY at tiia northwest coiner of Marquette and Carlson tins
BY LEANNE ROGERS Robert Petress, 41, of Detroit STAFF WRITER and Redford resident Damon Thomas, 37, were charged Two men were bound over with more than 250 felony for trial on felony charges of counts in a scam that netted fraudulently obtaining new 18 vehicles from dealerships, vehicles after waiving their including what was then-Stu came from wing of Air Alaska cargo plane preliminary examinations in Evans Lincoln Mercury in 21st District Court Monday. Garden City. BY DARRELL CLEM The plane dropped a large metal chunk - tified the plane by Tuesday and picked up Charges against a third The charges against the STAFF WRITER part of a forward-section wing - that meas its missing pieces, which had been stored in man were dismissed without men included multiple ured about 4.5 feetb y 3 feet. The piece fell a Westland Police Department garage. prejudice and expected to be counts each of conducting a An Air Alaska cargo plane lost part of a near the Marquette-Carlson corner, not far The first report of felling plane parts filed again shortly. continuing criminal enter- wing over central Westland on Saturday from Central City Park. came in about 3:15 p.m. Saturday when an The three men, Richard afternoon, but authorities reported no Two smaller chunks were found on - anonymous caller told police that he saw Mayes, 51, of Southgate, PLEASE SEE SCAM, A5 crashes and no injuries on the ground from Glenn High's frontdrivewa y area. One debris falling from the sky near Marquette Ming debris. piece fell adjacent to the main door and and Carlson. Police found a silver, yellow The plane littered metal debris on the another landed on the easternmost parking and black part of a plane. northwest corner of Marquette and lot, according to police reports. Officers checked the area and found the Carlson, on John Glenn High School prop Still a fourth small chunk was found m a smaller chunks on Glenn High's property. erty and in a back yard of a home on back yard by a man who lives on residential Ramsden learned from FAA officials on Fischer Drive, near Cherry Hill and Fischer Drive, in the Cherry Oaks subdivi Tuesday that the plane already had been. Carlson, police reported. sion south of Cherry Hill and west of repaired. "It was an Air Alaska cargo plane that Carlson. "It has been fixed,"h e said, "and it's back was landing at Willow Run Airport (in Police checked with Detroit Metro in service." Ypsilanti)," Westland Deputy Chief Alan Airport and the Federal Aviation Ramsden said. 'It landed safely." Administration, and FAA officials had iden dc!em@>hometowrife.com I (734) 953-2510 The Observer & Eccentric game of the season). Newspapers is offering boys Each ball boy or ball girl will and girls ages 12-16 a chance to get a chance to rebound with be a ball girl or ball boy at an the team before the game, upcoming Detroit receive Pistons merchandise Pistons home game and have his/her pic at The Palace, ture taken with a BY DARRELL CLEM In return, Wayne County prosecutors escaped the fire, which erupted about 11 Go to www.home- player. There's no pur STAFF WRITER agreed to drop three charges of assault with a.m. Dec 26 and mostly damaged the front townlife. com and chase necessary. For intent to murder. door area The child was not inside the resi tell us who's your entrants under age A Detroit woman who set firet o the front Had she been convicted as charged, dence. favorite Piston. 13, parents will ." door area of a Westland apartment with Coleman could have laced penalties rang An occupant and an arriving police offi The ball girl or have to fill out the three people inside has pleaded guilty to an ing up to life in prison. cer managed to put out the fire. ball boy — select online form. arson charge. She was accused of dousing the front Coleman was ordered to stand trial fol ed by random Tickets and other Keli Angelique Coleman, 28, was sen door area with gasoline and starting a fire lowing a preliminary hearing in January in drawing — will information will be tenced last Friday to nine months in jail and after mistakenly believing that residents front of Westland 18th District Judge C. receive four tiekets mailed to the win three years of probation for a Dec. 26 fire at had taken her 4-year-old daughter, police Charles Bokos. (includes the ners. There's no pur Willow Creek Apartments, on Newburgh said. Her defense attorney had argued that she ballperson) to either the chase necessary. Winners south of Ford Coleman had differences with the child's shouldn't face trial because she was only Sunday, April 8, Pistons vs. must abide by rules and regii-" Coleman was sentenced by Wayne father, and she believed he had taken the trying to get back a daughter who had been Cleveland Cavaliers game at 1 lations outlined by the Detroit County Circuit Judge Timothy Kenny after child to the Willow Creek residence of his wrongfully taken from her. p.m. or Tuesday, April 17, Pistons organization. earlier pleading guilty to arson of an occu mother, police said. Pistons vs. Toronto Raptors Deadline to enter is mid- : pied dwelling. Three adults inside the apartment [email protected] I (734) 953-2110 game at 7:30 p.m. (last home night April 1.
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Glenn thespians present 'Footloose'
BY SUE MASON '"•'. STAFF WRITER
Z Step aside, Kevin Bacon. "You're about to be replaced by -J. J. Jefferson when it comes to 3ancy footwork. Z Jefferson will play the role of 'JRen McCormack in the John ^•Glenn Theatrical Guild's produc tion of Footloose, which opens Shis evening for a weekend run at rthe high school. Directed by Sheri Grove and ^Belinda Walakonis-Semak, -Footloose will be presented at 7 "p.m. today through Saturday at Layanna Young as Ariel argues with her mother Vi, played by Stacey Mayers Cthe high school auditorium. and her father, the Rev. Shaw, played by David Sumlin, in a scene from Tickets are $7 forstudent s and Footloose. $10 foradult s and are available -at the door. the worst about the new kid. important message in the show," Z "This is a show the kids are The story that emerges is of a she added. "That's what we want "having the most fon with," Grove father longing for the son he lost to bring out." * said. "There's a chemistry and of a young man aching for Two students, Julie Flacks and -between this cast and they're the father who walked out on Amber Fernitz are serving as Jacob Jefferson as Ren McCormack dances with Kim Schepers (behind), Amanda Sparks and Colette Johnson and other ^connecting with the characters in him. assistant directors. members in a scene from Footloose during dress rehearsal for the John Glenn High School spring musical. ;the show." After several years of doing "I've been in drama for three ; Footloose is the story of Ren revues, the guild changed gears years and watched my friends Amanda Sparks and Colette Callanan, Cady Burns, Mason I've discouraged it. I wanted *and his mother, who move from this year and went with some take it one," said Flacks, who also Johnson, while the technical Eubank and an ensemble made thern to discover the character Chicago to a small farming town thing "big" and preparing for plays the role of Ren's mother. director and set designer is Dan up of Colette Johnson, Megan and find their own way." I where they encounter rigorous opening night has been a "roller- "It's something I wanted todo. " Fowler. Sarah Drum is serving as Kelly, Jessica Kidd, Dayna Admittedly it's hard to com tlocal edicts, including a ban on coaster ride," according to Grove. The two teens like the idea of the assistant stage manager. Krushlin, Kelly Sutherland and pete with a legend of a - dancing, instituted by the local "It seems like it's been a show having a hand in the production In addition to Johnson, the Megan Walker. Hollywood movie, but Grove is -preacher. with multiple obstacles and chal beyond their stage presence. As cast includes Layanna Young, The cast has been rehearsing confident her students are up to Z The preacher is determined to lenges," she said. assistant directors, they help David Sumlin, Stacey Mayers, for six weeks and put the finish the challenge. The downfall of ^ exercise control over the town's The play is set in multiple loca warm up the cast and try to Ashley Johnson, Zach Rogers, ing touches on the production doing a well-known production ^youth that he cannot command tions, so the sets will be 'Very resolve problems that arise. Jeremiah Austin, Aaron Hurst, during dress rehearsals earlier is that the audience comes in -in his own home. His rebellious symbolic, not detailed." The set "I think this is easier tod o J.C. Frowner, Joey Blouse, this week. with expectations, she said. daughter, however, sets her sights will have symbolic pieces, allow when you know, what the story Angelo Settler, Justin Walker, "This is the first time I've ever But there's one they can leave "on Ren while her roughneck ing the focus to be on the story, line is" said Fernitz, who also Rasheed Salaam, Amanda encouraged them to watch the at home. ^boyfriend sets out to sabotage his she said. plays Rusty. Sparks, Kimmie Schepers, Jenn movie to gather information "They definitely won't see ^reputation with many of the "This story is more about Serving as assistant choreogra Huntoon, Jennifer Egan, about their characters and the Kevin Bacon" Grove added.' -locals who are eager to believe dancing and singing, that's an phers are Fernitz, Katie Flacks, Melanie DeView, Vanessa story/' Grove said. "In the past, "Definitely." Broadway comes alive at WMHS
BY SUE MASON : STAFF WRITER
« The Great White Way will "come to the Stockmeyer Auditorium this weekend, when students at Wayne SV. Memorial High School present Broadway Lights the Way! Twenty different musical numbers from more than a dozen Broadway shows will be performed in the show which chronicles the trials and tribu lations of three young woman on their way to an audition in New York. Kim Chau sings Mama, I Am a Big Girl Now from the musical Hairspray'w the "I chose my favorites and Broadway revue. Playing the role of her mother is Heather Daniels. popular songs that we know the audience will be aware of" at the auditorium located on 1960s. It features songs from said director Katie Sullivan. the Wayne Memorial campus hits like Bye, Bye, Birdie, The "My three assistant directors on Glenwood at Fourth Street. Wiz and Little Shop of Horrors created the script and the dia Tickets are $5 for students as well as more recent produc logue to connect the songs and $8 for adults and are tions as Hairspray, Lion King, with the characters and the available at the door. Wicked, Cats, Grease and .story." . According to Sullivan, the Smokey Joe's Cafe. PHOTOS 8Y TOM HAWLEVI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER The play will be presented at production, "is a show within "As you go along, you see Alyssa Lucas, Kim Chau, Gideon Ait, Megan Londberg and Ashley Suliivan finish their song and dance to "Ease on Down 7 p.m. today through Saturday a show," and is set in the their struggles and their rela the Road" from The Wiz, one of the stiow tunes in Wayne Memorial High School's Broadway Lights the Way! tionships build until they ulti mately audition for the show," couple, Sullivan said. director is Brian Buckner. O'Brien and Shelby Watts. she said. "In the end they real The cast has been in Justin Monit and Andy The production comes at the ize the journey they've experi rehearsals for six weeks Rowland are handling the same time John Glenn High enced on many levels from although Sullivan started technical side of the produc School is staging its spring building relationships to hav organizing the songs a month tion while Shayna Lenox is on musical. The two groups nor WHERE HOMETOWN STORIES UNFOLD ing fun with their friends. before that and according to lighting and Fawna Cicotte on mally get to see each other's HOMETOWNLIFE.COM Ultimately they learn from Sullivan, the script has been sound. play. their experiences." written "as we see how the Featured in the production To make it work this year, There will be singers, characters interact." are seniors Gideon Ault, Cara the two schools' principals dancers, actors and combina As of last week, the script Bell, Katie Bellenir, Heather have agreed to allow the stu HOW TO REACH US tions thereof in the show and was written and most of the Daniels, Kia Fuqua, Londberg, dents to attend each other's Susan Rosiek Jeannie Parent the show tunes will be pre dances had been choreo Andy Rodriguez, Ashley matinee performances in Executive Editor Retail Sales Manager sented in a different way in the graphed by Nicole Vasiloff and Sullivan and Williams. Also in advance of opening night.' (734) 953-2100 (734) 953-2177 revue. her assistants - Jordan the cast are Jacob Burnes, "It's definitely going to>be a [email protected] [email protected] Rather than a little girl and Holland and Melissa Wincher. Kimberly Chau, Christina great theater weekend," said Daddy Warbucks singing I Helping Sullivan are assis Curtis, Briana Dewyer, Sullivan. Hugh Gallagher Cathy White Don't Need Anything But You tant directors Megan Lindsay Funk, Essence Grant, Managing Editor Retail Advertising Rep. from Annie, the Wayne High Londberg, Andy Rodriguez Alyssa Lucas, Mike McBee, [email protected] (734) 953-2149 (734) 953-2073 production is performed by a and Evan Williams. The vocal Kristina Montv, Serrina (734) 953-2112 [email protected] [email protected]
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BY DARRELL CLEM STAFF WRITER K "v_:£_!ii The End Of An Era A roadside produce stand that became the sprawling Clyde Smith and Sons Farm Market & Greenhouses will draw its last customers In Canton Saturday during a public auction. The event will come as developers begin to fine-tune plans for the site. After 173 years, Michigan's oldest business of its kind will sell off greenhouses, tractors, farm equipment, clay pots, an antique saw - even a stainless steel sink. The six-generation family business folded The final decision has been after last Christmas season. It had lost its com petitive edge, and developers wanted the prime •J5H' -'.I-C1I0D father, after 33 years in the Detroit area has land on Newburgh south of Joy. M'lffl ' decided to retire, so we are As the 9 a.m. auction looms Saturday, Westland historian Jo Johnson recalled an era The sign at Clyde Smith and Sons Farm Market & brief Going Out Of Business when Clyde Smith and Sons became a front- Greenhouses says it all. tn operation for 173 years, runner for local produce and flowers. contents will be sold at public auction Saturday. Sale at Rosy's Jewelry Creations, "That was the only produce market we had liquidate more than one millic around here," she said. After starting its business in 1834, the Smith Road. Diamonds and Fine family used to sell produce at the old Western The project will complement another Market in Detroit. The property also was home D'Orazio development, North Creek Estates, to farm animals. immediately to the north, he said. Johnson and others predicted Saturday's auc Developers found the area appealing as a way held back during this storewide tion will draw a huge crowd of people, including to provide affordable housing for average fami of Business - Retirement Sale at Rosy's some who want to buy a piece of history. lies who want access to such amenities as good Not everything will be sold. The Smith family schools and shopping areas, D'Orazio said. Jewelry Creations. donated several antique farm tools to the D'Orazio's company already has bought the Westland Historical Museum on Wayne Road Smith property. south of Marquette. During a recent Westland City Council meet WALL-TO-WALL SAVINGS! "We're very thankful," said Johnson, president ing, D'Orazio won support to rezone the proper of the Westland Historical Commission. ty from commercial/business to single-family As the past and future collide, the Smith residential. 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Seven Mile • Livonia, MI 48152 www.i0es9roduce.com (248)477-4333 800.287.0046 • conununityalliancecu.org NCUA & (W) Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, March 29,2007 LOCAL NEWS www.hometowniife.com Forward of the Michigan Department of Education explains the PHOTOS BY TOM HAWLEY j SWF PHOTOGRAPHER bjue rjbbon awar(j process to Wa|ker- Walker-Winter first-graders sing "1 Like School" at the blue ribbon ceremony. Winter students. Walker-Winter has its blue ribbon day our name, education is our she wrote, "That's why Walker- reflect on the extra contributions BY SUE MASON game." Winter is a blue ribbon school." you have made to the Walker- STAFF WRITER They happily followed the Linda Forward of the state Winter family'' directions of State Rep. Marc Department of Education gave a Baracy offered praise to the Standing along the wall in the Corriveau, D-Northville, deafen kid's style explanation of what all school staff, citing their commit gymnasium at Walker-Winter ing adults with their shouts of the hoopla was about. ment, dedication and high Elementary in Canton Friday thank you for the gift they've 'You have to be a really good degree of professionalism to pro afternoon, Daniel Sparks aimed "received from the superintend school" she said. "You have to do vide students with a world class his digital camera at his son, ent, principal, teachers and com well and the staff has to do a education. He also praised par Edward Wilson, and snapped a munity" good job. There are more than ents like Sparks for their support picture. They listened intently to the 3,000 schools in Michigan, 23 and willingness to work with the "It makes me so proud to see two winners of the school's blue became special schools and school staff, telling them that the how happy he is," Sparks said. ribbgn essay contest, essays that you're one of those special district can't do it without them. "School has put a spirit and drive pointed out the many things schools." And he heaped praise on the in him. He loves school more there are for students at the Walker-Winter is the second students, citing the hard work than anything. He loves being school and the help they receive. Wayne-Westland elementary to and extra time they put in to here." "Our school won the Golden receive the state blue ribbon excel and succeed. Kindergartners Madison Blankenship, Melanie Sanchez, Eric Henderson, first- Sparks was among parents at Apple, Lighthouse Award and honor. Edison Elementary in "You've all done an excellent graders Tori Sheppard, Justin Reynolds and Elishbah Younus and the rest of the the Wayne-Westland school blue ribbon " wrote Gloria Smith. Westland received the award in job," he said. "You want to contin students join the fifth-grade students in doing the Walker-Winter School Chant. Friday to watch state officials "Our grades must be good 2005. ue to work hard and great things honored the school as a 2007 because we won all of these "It takes all of these people and will come to you." Michigan Blue Ribbon awards." these boys and girls to make The ceremony brought tears to Exemplary School. Shelby Fielding pointed out what happened happen here at Sparks' eye, who said he was The students played a starring that kids go to the school every Walker-Winter," said Principal "kind of speechless." role in the ceremony, singing day and expect to learn, but they Pauline Koulouberis in accepting "I think this is really good to songs like I Like School and all experience "a boatload of fun." the award. "This belongs to all of make the kids feel they're doing School Likes Me and chanting "Learning and fun are the you in this Wayne-Westland something," he said. "I think it's phrases like "Walker-Winter is same thing at Walker-Winter," school community." awesome that they've made the Wayne-Westland School kids realize how important edu Superintendent School Greg cation is." CITY OF GARDEN CITY Baracy told students the ceremo ny was a "time to celebrate and NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING [email protected] | (734) 953-2112 April 2, 2007 CITY OF WESTLAND NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Garden City Council will hold a Public Hearing at the Civic Center, 6000 Middlebelt Road, INVITATION TO BID Garden City, Michigan on April 2, 2007 at 7:25 p.m. regarding the Linda Forward (left) of the Michigan Department of Education and Walker- proposed amendment to Chapter 50 of the Water Section 50.10.: Sealed proposals will be received by the City of Westland Purchasing Division, 36601 Ford Road, Westland, Michigan 48185, Winter Elementary Principal Pauline Koulouberis join with second-graders on or before April 18. 2007 at 10:3ft a.m.. (no exceptions will be Tyler Gala, Jenna Snider, Christopher Rohn and Sabrina Retenbach in saying CITY OF GARDEN CITY made) for the following: the Pledge of Allegiance. Ordinance # 07- • NEW ROOF- DEPARTMENT OF PUBUC aAFETY ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND TITLE V (PUBLIC Complete specifications and pertinent information may be obtained WORKS), CHAPTER 50 (WATER) OF THECODE from the Purchasing Department at (734) 467-3204. Proposals OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF GARDEN must be submitted by the time stated above or they will be The Architect will receive sealed bids for: CITY AND ADD SECTION 50.10 (CROSS returned. The City of Westland reserves the right to reject any or CONNECTIONS). all bids. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION OF Dwayne R. Harrigan Controller SECURITY SYSTEM UPGRADES AT: THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY HEREBY ORDAINS: Publish: March 29,2007 osoesisesi That City Council shall enact an ordinance governing JOHN GLENN HIGH SCHOOL cross connections as follows: WAYNE MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL GARDEN CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT 50.10 CROSS CONNECTIONS Bid Proposals will be received until the time and the place, as 6000 MIDDLEBELT follows, where and when the opening of bid proposals will be An ordinance regulating cross connections with the public GARDEN CITY, MI 48135 conducted by the Owner in public: water supply system, i.e., a connection or arrangement of piping or appurtenances through which water of questionable quality, wastes The following vehicles have been deemed abandoned and will be Date: April 12, 2007 or other contaminants can enter the public water supply system. sold at public auction on Tuesday, April 3 2007 at 9:00 A.M. The auction is to be held at Westland Car Care Towing, 6375 Hix Rd., Time: 1:30 p.m. EST > (A) That Garden City adopts by reference Westland, MI 48185. Place: Board of Education the Water Supply Cross Connection Rules of the Michigan Please Note: The bidding will start at the towing and storage Department of Environmental Quality being R325.11401 to Wayne-Westland Community Schools R325.11407 of the Michigan Administrative Code. charges. 36745 Marquette Westland, MI 48185 YEAR & MAKE STYLE VIN# (B) That is shall be the duty of Garden City to cause inspections to be made of all properties served by the 1986 FORD PU 2FTEF15Y1GCA03405 Attn: Sheila King, Supervisor of Business public water supply where cross connections with the public water 1993 MERCURY 4DR 3MAPM10JBPR632224 supply is deemed possible. The frequency of inspections and 1996 MERCURY 4DR 2MELM75W9TX619322 Bidding Documents will • be available for examination and reinspections based on potential health hazards involved shall be 1985 OLDSMOBILE 2DR 1G3GK47A9PR319092 distribution on or after March 22, 2007., 1995 PLYMOUTH 4DR 1P3AA4631SF506298 as established by Garden City Water Department and as approved Examination may be made at the Office of the Architect, TMP by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. 1989 PONTIAC 4DR KL2TN5164KB327381 1993 TOYOTA CAMRY 4DR 4T1SK12E9PU278749 ASSOCIATES, INC., Architects - Engineers -Planners, 1191 West Square Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. 48302; the (C) That the representative of Garden MCGRAW-HILL CONSTRUCTION DODGE PLAN ROOM, Detroit, City shall have the right to enter at any reasonable time any Publish: March 29, 2007 OE0B616123 Michigan; or the CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION OF property served by a connection to the public water supply system MICHIGAN, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. of Garden City for the purpose of inspection the piping system or systems thereof for cross connections. On request, the owner, Qualified Bidders may obtain bidding documents from the Office of lessees, or occupants of any property so served shall furnish to the NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION the Architect, consisting of one (1} set of Drawings and inspection agency any pertinent information regarding the piping Specifications. system or systems on such property. The refusal of such OF THE ELECTORS OF information or refusal of such access, when requested, shall be WAYNE-WESTLAND Return Bidding Documents to the Architect within ten (10) days deemed evidence of the presence of cross connections. COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT after opening receipt of proposals. Documents are to be complete, in WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN clean and usable condition and free of marks or other defacement. (D) That Garden City is hereby authorized and directed to discontinue water service after A sworn and notarized, statement disclosing any familial Please take Notice that the regular school board election of the relationship existing between the bidder and any member of the reasonable notice to any property wherein any connection in school district will be held on Tuesday, May 8,2007. violation of this ordinance exists and to take such other school board, school superintendents, or chief executive must accompany each bid. A board shall not accept a bid that does not precautionary measures deemed necessary to eliminate any danger The last day on which persons may register in order to be eligible to of contamination of the public water supply system. Water service include this statement. This statement is on the proposal execution vote at the regular school election to be held on Tuesday, May 8, form. .to such property shall not be restored until the cross conneetion(s) 2007, is Monday, April 9, 2007. Persons registering after 4:00 in the has been eliminated in compliance with the provisions of this evening on Monday, April 9, 2007 are not eligible to vote at the ordinance. Bid Proposals shall be on forms furnished by the Architect, regular school election. accompanied by a satisfactory Bid Bond or Certified Check for five percent (5%) of the Base Bid Sum maximum possible proposal (E) That all testable backflow prevention You may register in your respective communities or at any amount. devices shall be tested initially upon installation to be sure that the Secretary of State Office. device is working properly. Subsequent testing of devices shall be Bidder shall agree not to withdraw Bid Proposal for a period of conducted at a time interval specified by Garden City and in TERRI BENNETT JUDI DUDZINSKI sixty (60) days after date for receipt of bids. accordance with Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Canton Township Clerk Dearborn Heights Clerk requirements. Only individuals approved by Garden City shall be Accepted Bidder shall be required to furnish satisfactory qualified to perform such testing. That individual(s) shall certify LINDA CHOATE MARY CARNEY Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond in the results of his/her testing. Romulus City Clerk Wayne City Clerk accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. (F) That this program covers all The right to reject any or all Bid Proposals, either in whole or in EILEEN DeHART part, or to waive any informalities therein is reserved by the commercial and industrial users. A fee shall be charged to the Westland City Clerk above users per the City's Consolidated Fee Schedule. Owner. This project is to be bid at the prevailing, wage rate. Publish: March 29,2007 Publish: March 29, 2007 Publish: March 29 & April 1,2007 OEOSSISSW www.hometownIlfe.com Observer & Eccentric j Thursday, March 29.2007 (W) A5 SNOW combat what he considers a potential hazard. Chambers host legislative forum Said Kehrer: "I disagree that there's a safety FROM PAGE Al factor on a residential street.... We've got a lot more bigger problems than this." Livonia and Westland lawmakers will meet makers are engaged in intense discussions .: off" Councilman Bill Johnson said. Public Service Director Kevin Buford said the with representatives from their respective busi about how the state should cover a $900 mil- •; Bowing to earlier criticism, Godbout's pro worst situations involve property Owners who ness communities during an upcoming lion budget shortfall for the 2006-07 fiscal year,'. posal has been revised. - push snow onto major roads. Legislative Forum designed to provide more and how to deal with a shortage of about $1.8 Residential and commercial property owners Resident Charles Campbell said the city information about the Michigan's budget strug billion next year when Single Business Tax ; would face fines of $50 for a first offense and already doesn't have enough workers to enforce gles. expires at the end of 2007- i $100 for subsequent violations, rather than other problems, such as residents who refuse to Members of the Livonia and Westland cham "This Legislative Forum will be a great being slapped with a possible $500 ticket. move their cars during snow emergencies. He bers of commerce will gather 6-7:30 p.m. opportunity for our business communities to ! And although they couldn't push their snow volunteered to ticket offenders himself. Monday, April 16, in the auditorium of Livonia provide input as our lawmakers look for , onto streets and roads, they could move it from Resident Lida Hartman indicated support for Churchill High School on Newburgh just north answers on these budget challenges," said Lori ; their driveways and sidewalks to the public Godbout's plan and said, "I would never think of Joy. Brist, president and CEO of the Westland * right-of-way, generally the area between the of throwing snow in the street." State Sen. Glenn Anderson, D-Westland, Chamber of Commerce. \ sidewalk and street. Residents Shaunna Jaynes and Judy State Rep. John Pastor, R-Livonia, and State Together, the Livonia and Westland cham- I "It's unavoidable not to blow snow into the McKinney said they have encountered danger Rep. Richard LeBlanc, D-Westland, are sched bers represent some 1,300 businesses and ,; street," said Councilman Michael Kehrer, whose ous situations while driving on major roads and uled to attend the forum. organizations across two of metro Detroit's ; property slopes toward the street. "I just don't having property owners blow snow toward their They will update the audience on develop largest suburban communities. Two of the j see how I could comply." cars. ments in Lansing and answer questions about state's largest school systems, the Livonia < The latest revision to Godbout's proposal Some suggested the ordinance should apply state issues, such as proposals for a service tax, Public Schools and Wayne-Westland i would allow enforcement by four city depart only to major roads and school bus routes. But funding for local police and fire services and Community Schools, serve portions of the two '\ ments — building, fire, police and public serv Hartman and others said buses picking up the cutbacks to state programs. communities ice. Godbout said many property owners blow elderly and handicapped students have to "Our lawmakers are looking for input from All Livonia and Westland Chamber members • snow back onto streets as soon as city workers maneuver residential streets. their constituents and our chamber members are invited to participate in the free Legislative = plow neighborhoods. The.council is expected to tackle the issue want a chance to present their ideas and opin Forum. \ "We spend a lot of money clearing these and vote on it during an April 16* meeting at ions to deal with the state budget troubles," said This program also is open to the public. For * streets,"-he said. City Hall. Dan West, president of the Livonia Chamber of more information, call the Livonia Chamber at • A state law allows for some enforcement, but Commerce. (734) 427-2122 or the Westland Chamber at Godbout wants to give the city more teeth to [email protected] ] (734) 953-2110 Gov. Jennifer Granholm and Michigan law (734) 326-7222. SCAM FROM PAGE A1 prise, a 20-year felony; obtaining goods under false pretenses, a 10-year felony; SATURDAY MARCH 31 obtaining personal identifica tion information without authorization, a five-year '•*' felony; and intent to possess > *••: a false vehicle title, a 10-year felony. : After waiving their prelimi nary examinations, Mayes s and Petress were scheduled ••A- for circuit court arraignment AT on April 9. A $500,000 per sonal bond was continued for Mayes. Personal bond also was continued for Petress although he is currently incarcerated at the Riverside Correctional Facility in Ionia on a probation violation for OPEN EARLY! unrelated fraud charges. Originally scheduled for January, the preliminary SHOP 9 AM - 9 PM examination was delayed when Petress couldn't attend the hearing after the prison P> was quarantined due to a norovirus outbreak. 1 »*» In the case of Thomas, who was employed as a salesman X at Stu Evans when the vehi cles were obtained, the ill charges were dismissed with out prejudice on a prosecu tion motion. "It was requested that the charges against (Thomas) be dismissed because we had a need to talk with further wit f nesses," said Michigan State Police Lt. William Darnell of the Western Wayne Auto Theft Unit. "We plan to have all of the same charges rein stated against him." The charges are that from late July through early September 2003, the defen dants and others obtained 40% off % off % off vehicles using false or stolen Exclusively ours! Laura Ashley and Exclusively ours! Relativity separates. Juniors' knit tops by Eyeshadow and Bras by Vanity Fair and Bali. Reg. $24436, identities. Ruff Hewn sportswear. 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There will be will have notable author visit fascinating Michigan tales Michigan's annual selection Senior citizens with low to an Easter egg hunt, crafts, St. Damian School is holding this spring. and meet some of our best of recommended books that moderate incomes can get help games, prizes and snacks. its Spring Mom 2 Mom Sale 8 Sue Stauffache, author of writers," said State Librarian reflect the state's rich cultur preparing their taxes through an The suggested donation is $1 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 21, Michigan Notable Book Nancy Robertson. "The 2007 al heritage by highlighting AARP program offered at the per child, adults are freeo f 30055 Joy, between Middlebelt Donutheart, will speak about Notable Books run the liter Michigan people, places and Westland senior Friendship charge. For more information, and Merriman, in Westland. her book at 7 p.m. Friday, April ary gamut - novels, historical events. Center, on Newburgh Road call (734) 721-5545. Rental is $20 per table rental 20, at the library on Wayne accounts, poetry, biography, Each year's list features 20 south of Ford. and $5 per rack. Call Dawn at Road south of westbound children's books - so the tour books published the previous Sessions will continue 9 a.m. Democratic Dinner (734) 983-0221 for more infor Michigan Avenue, as part of offers something for readers calendar year that are about to 3:30 p.m. each Monday and Presidential candidate John mation. the 2007 Michigan Notable of all ages and interests." or set in Michigan or the j Friday through April 13, but Edwards will be the keynote Books author tour. "The Library of Michigan Great Lakes region or are i appointments are necessary. Call speaker at the Michigan The Wayne library is one of has done an outstanding job written by a native or resi- j (734) 722-7628. Democratic Party's 2007 Harris-Kehrer VFW Post 67 facilities around the state with this win-win program. dent of Michigan. j Rubbish site Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner 3323 will hold a marathon bingo included in the tour, accord It points readers to a lively Selections include nonfic- I Saturday, April 21, at Cobo noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, April ing to the Library of variety of fine regional litera tion and fiction and typically i Westland's rubbish transfer Center in Detroit. For more 14, at the post hall, 1055 S. Michigan. The tour is a ture, and it helps writers have a wide appeal to the site, located at the public service information, call the Michigan Wayne Road, Westland. state-wide series of free pre gain much-needed attention audience, covering a range of j department at 37137 Marquette Democratic Party at (517) 371- Proceeds will support the post's sentations and book signings for their books," said Anne- topics and issues close to the east of Newburgh, will open for 5410 or Wayne County veterans projects. by 19 of this year's Notable Marie Oomen, author of hearts of Michigan residents. \ the season Friday, March 30. Commissioner Kay Beard at Books authors and illustra 2007 Michigan Notable The 2007 Michigan j Free dump days will be offered 9 (313) 224-0902. tors. The tour runs April 5 Book, House of Fields: Notable Books program is j a,m. to 4 p.m. Friday and AARP tax preparation is avail through May 24. Memories of a Rural sponsored by Borders, i Saturday. Proof of residency is Open skating able free of charge to seniors Stauffache's book is a Education. "I'm delighted to Cooley Law School, receive this recognition and required. For more information, Residents can enjoy open with low to moderate income 9 young adult sequel to ProQuest, Auto-Owners more than honored to be in call (734) 728-1770. skating noon-l:45 p.m. Tuesday, a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each Monday Donuthead set in fictional Insurance Company, Fifth Thursday, noon-l:45 p.m. and 6- and Friday from through April central and west Michigan. the company of so many Hazardous waste writers I respect." Third Bank, LaSalle Bank, 6:50 p.m. Friday and 1-2:20 p.m. 13 at the senior Friendship The story is a mixture of the Library of Michigan, the Wayne County residents can Saturday at the Mike Modano Center is at 1119 N. Newburgh funny and original charac The full schedule of tour Library of Michigan drop off hazardous household Ice Arena, 6210 N. Wildwobd, south of Ford. Sessions will con ters, intermingled with the dates, locations and authors, Foundation, the Michigan waste 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday just north of Ford. Admission is tinue. Appointments are neces frustrating issues of growing and the complete list of 2007 Center for the Book, the at the Sumpter Township $2.50 for children and senior cit sary. Call (734) 722-7628. up. Michigan Notable Books are Michigan Humanities Department of Public Works, izens and $3.50 for adults dur "With more authors mak available on the Web at Council, the National 23501 Sumpter Road behind the ing the week and $1 more on ing more tour stops than www.michigan.gov/notable- Endowment for the Police Department. Wayne Saturday. Skate rental is $2.50. The Dyer Senior Center invites ever, residents of all corners books. Humanities and Schuler County is sponsoring the collec residents to play bingo at 1 p.m. of the-state will have the The Michigan Notable Books & Music. tion. Read-In Wednesdays at the center, 36745 For more information, call The Lutheran Church of Our Marquette, Westland. For more (734) 326-3936 or visit the Savior will hold its first annual information, call Mary Browe at county Web site at African American Read-In 6:30- (734) 419-2020. www.waynecounty.com/doe. 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, at Praise and worship Bowling with Bunny the church, 29425 Annapolis, Westland. Westwood Community Former Westland District tion degree, Michele Dickerson by the Michigan Section of the Join the Grange and bowl with The event will celebrate Church holds praise and worship Judge Gail McKnight has been a bachelor of business admin Mathematics Association of the Easter Bunny 1-3 p.m. African American Literacy dur services at 10 a.m. Sundays at elected secretary of the istration degree, Deanna America. Sunday, April 1, at Town 1$ ing National Reading Month. 6500 N. Wayne Road at Hunter Michigan Parkinson Leighton, master of business Guan was among 1,000 stu Country Lanes, 1100 S. Wayne There will be free books for those in Westland. The church also Foundation Board of Directors. administration degree, and dents who took Part II of the Road, just south of Avondale. 18 years and younger, book dis offers a children's church and McKnight, who lives in Christopher Richard, bachelor annual competition. Each participant will receive one plays and reading lists of African nursery. Westland with her husband of business administration game of bowling, shoe rental, a American literature, the reading For more information, call Richard, also is the support degree. Brent Opiela of Westland, hot dog and soda. Tickets are $7 of the work of African American (734) 254-0093. group facilitator for the Ann The college conferred a total has been named to the per person. A portion of pro writers and refreshments. Arbor/Washtenaw County of 442 degrees to September President's List for the fall ceeds will go to charity. To regis For more information, call Pancake breakfast Parkinson's Support Group. and December 2006 candi term at Northwood University ter, call (734) 722-6478 after 6 (734) 728-3440. The Westland senior The Michigan Parkinson dates. in Midland. The son of p.m. Friendship Center holds an all- Foundation is the only Michael and Mary Jo Opiela, Crafters wanted you-can-eat pancake breakfast statewide organization in Joshua Kendick, a Central he had to earn a 3.85 grade Easter activities Craft space is available for St. second Thursday of the month at Michigan focusing its efforts Michigan University senior point average to receive the Cross Walk Community Damian's annual spring craft the center on Newburgh south of on the issues facing those with from Westland was named to recognition. Church of the Nazarene will hold show Saturday, March 31, at Ford. The cost $4 per person for Parkinson's disease. fall semester honors list of stu a Easter Eggstravaganza 10 a,m. 30055 Joy, between Merriman buttermilk or multigrain pan dents who earned 3.5 higher Angela Moran of Westland to noon Saturday, March 31, at and Middlebelt, Westland. Table cakes, coffee, juice, low fat milk, Four Westland residents grade point averages. has become a member of the the church at 38600 Palmer rental is $25. For more informa sausage and bacon. Sugar-free received degrees from Walsh Phi Sigma Theta National Road between Hix and tion, call (734) 721-4758 or e- syrup will be available. 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Oakwood Ambulatory Services • Oakwood Annapolis Hospital • Oakwood Heritage Hospital • Oakwood Hospital 8c Medical Center • Oakwood Post Acute Services • Oakwood Southshore Medical Center PageA8 Thursday, March 29,2007 The Observer & Eccentric Newspapers www.hometownlife.com OUR VIEWS Rejecting raise was riaht idea These are troubled times and after what happened in Lansing last week, it appears the trouble is only going to get worse. It may take more than penny pinching for cities like Westland to make ends meet. The City Council had no way of knowing the city would face a 10 percent cut in its state shared revenue when it voted last week to hold the line on its wages. Its members unanimously rejected the increases the Local Officers Compensation Commission determined they should receive over the next two years. The proposed pay hikes were very modest - just 1 per cent per year - but in leading the charge to oppose them, council President Pro Tern Cheryl Graunstadt cited finan cial reasons. There are those who might look on their decision as no big deal. We disagree. Their vote was fiscal responsible and the right one to make at this time. City Council aren't paid all that much when you consid er the amount of time they devote to their jobs which is more than sitting at council meetings or in study sessions. They spend a lot of time outside the public view talking with residents, listening to their problems and com plaints and getting them answers. With all that they do, the $12,515 a year a council mem ber receives, the $13,760 for council president and $13,137 for the president pro tern probably averages out to less than the per hour minimum wage. LETTERS We believe the council's decision is a good one. As stew ards of the city, they have shown a strong fiscal responsi Prop 2: People have spoken Wow, whatever happened to the majori- ty rules concept this country was founded bility at a time when a cut in state funding means using up some of the surplus that has been salted away over the Prop 2: People have spoken they able to get the benefits they deserved. port the United States' intervention and past six years to balance the budget. Wow, whatever happened to the majori These people are trained to be killing insist our country try even harder to bring; ty rules concept this country was founded machines and when they get out they are lasting peace to the Iraqis. We believe the City Council has shown it is committed on by our forefathers (the original settlers, rarely trained to not be killing machines. It must be most disheartening to hear to doing what it can to keep costs down in difficult times. not the immigrants, there's a difference Another part of the story said one in from some of the liberal sources in the While the amount saved is small, it is a savings nonethe between the two). Since the 2002 election three Iraq vets coming home will return • States that so many are willing to play the less. (where the then-presidential candidate with mental health issues, and what will game of wet pants today, withdrawal ran on less big brother slogan), it has been we do to treat them? Probably nothing. tomorrow. We must do better than this. nonexistent. The health care problem with veterans We must support our troops. The people spoke in that election, but has been going on forever and not until Some day the Times may report on the! alas it didn't matter. Some backroom deal recently with the Bob Woodruff story did new schools built in Iraq, the greater sup called an electoral college decided to give it come to light. It took him getting hit by ply of electricity available to the citizens, the election not to the person we the peo an IED for people to take notice. the great and continued progress in the Opening Day heralds ple legally voted into office, but to the per In 1989, a movie was made starring production in oil. But leftist the Times will son they wanted in office. And his brother Tom Cruise, Born on the Fourth of July, it remain and suspect. Jeb did absolutely every thing he could to is about Marine Ron Kovic. He was para Not a happy day new season of hope see that he was appointed into office, with lyzed after being shot in Vietnam. The Neil GootfbretJ the Florida fiascoan d the hanging chad. depiction of the VA hospital is chilling, Livonia - On Monday afternoon, thousands of people from across Anyway, in the present day we are again but true. Rats running freely through the iihetro Detroit will play hooky from work and help the facing such shady deals, only this time it's hospital, staff that did not care about What Dems have done for us .Detroit Tigers kick off what has to be one of the most on a state level. I'm talking about the Prop these people, and equipment that did not anticipated baseball seasons around here in two decades. 2 fight. We the people stated in a legal work. If you have not seen it, check it out. In typical fashion, Democratic apologist Opening Day is kind of the unofficial start of summer, vote to do away with a law we found It will make you sick. Mark Blackwell is looking to blame the even though the weather is oftentimes more winter-like. unconstitutional, by way of discrimina What is wrong with this country. They errors of HIS party on everyone else. But there is just something about that crack of the bat, tion. It was put to a public vote, shot down call these young men and women to "duty Here is all you need to know: Michigan ranks first in the nation in unemploy t pop of the by a 2-1 margin, yet someone is still trying to country" and then abandon them when to over turn our vote, like we didn't know they come home. Where is the duty to ment, our manufacturing base is rapidly ^t •** * glove and calls from the ven what we were voting on and it was all a care for them? In my opinion, if you are a declining, the cost of education continues t dors selling big mistake. Who are these people any veteran, under no circumstances should to rise. If the Democratic majority in the their peanuts way, are they people who were too lazy to you ever be homeless, broke, ill because state House has its way our taxes will be <* and Cracker get out and vote mat day? Or are they you can't afford treatment. on the rise as well. Mr. Blackwell asks what Rep. McCotter Jacks around people who thought that Prop 2 never These men and women should be taken would have been defeated so they never care of. If they served in action, we should has done for us lately. Here's ah answer: the stadium V *R * considered to vote that day. Forgive me give these people homes, cars, whatever Rep. McCotter has reduced our taxes; he that makes one > but I thought the people had decided they need to exist, to live, to survive, to be has fought to keep jobs IN Michigan; he think about already. Sorry it didn't turn out like you pain-free. More importantly to be taken has worked to reduce the budget deficit; warmer weath planned. Better luck next time. care of for the rest of their lives. They he has helped keep prescription drug costs er. They are And who is the idiot whose going to go spend billions to fight these wars and yet down for senior citizens; he has worked to not called the against the wishes of the people. Is Prop 2 can't take care of the people fighting them. keep our borders secure and has fought Boys of destined to bounce around the legal sys Instead they have to come home and fight against amnesty for illegal immigrants. Summer for tem until someone finds someone or pays for their rights, so they, in fact, fight an Now I have a question for Mr. nothing. someone to say "wait a minute," the people extra war. Blackwell: What has the Democratic Opening Day of this great and dying state didn't know With the most recent stories coming majority in Congress done for us lately? is always antic they were wrong, but they were. Prop 2 out of the VA hospitals according to the They've tried to cut funding to our Wl ipated by base lives. ABC reports, and Bob Woodruff doing the troops on the battlefields of Iraq; they've ball fans, but Have we gone so far away from majority interviews of these men and women, passed legislation that will increase the 'ti V,- this year, there rules that now it's commonplace to over treatment is still bad. These brain-injured cost of prescription drugs to seniors and is a bit of a rule the people and have us not even care. troops are not getting the treatment they leave them with fewer choices on their bonus. The That's the sad part. We the people quit need, or should I say deserve. They say needed prescriptions; and they're promis \> Tigers, fresh caring about the loss of our national iden war is hell... sounds to me like coming ing to raise taxes so they can spend more off of their tity. Majority rules a thing of the past. home could be and is hell also. of our hard-earned money. •Magglio Ordoflez and the rest of the Detroit Tigers improbable To our government, national and state, And they're doing all of this without ^wili open the 2007 season Monday against the run to the Westland it is time to take care of our heroes. Stop committee hearings and the possibility of ^Toronto Blue Jays at Comerica Park. World Series, messing around. Hopefully they have got amendment! will surely be the right man to be in charge after firing I guess that's what Mr. Blackwell would the other guy. Thanks to the ABC story. consider "Progress." ^one of the favorites to get back there again this year. They I can't believe I see corporate sponsor These people are heroes, treat them like it. Lori 0'Brady *will not surprise anybody this year as they did in 2006, ship everywhere but I can't get sponsor And once again to all of our troops, Thank Garden City «but that is the price for fielding a quality team -— some ship for the people that have fought and you. thing the club hadn't done in more than a decade until died for this country. Bud Somerville *last year. On Saturday, Aug. 4, we are putting on Westland * There are expectations now, especially from the home the first "GI Blues Festival" to support town fans, who were starved for so long. The Tigers homeless veterans. I am looking for some ^proved last year that this is a baseball town. They also one to step up to the plate and help us out SHARE YOUR OPINIONS ^showed how a baseball team can bring together a region with sponsorship of this event. Many, most, of the Vietnam War vet We welcome your letters to the editor. Please Hhat is often consumed with petty differences. 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Councilman James Godbout about his proposal to penalize Westfand property owners for pushing snow onto city streets. www.hometownlife.coin Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, March 29,2007 (W) LETTERS Perceptions Domestic violence We take exception to the March is Women's History March 15 opinion article — Month, a time to reflect on the play when "State must live within its means; struggles and victories of coura the solution isn't new taxes" — by geous leaders whose achieve I recently received an e-mail from a reader whp was really Plymouth-Canton officials have been hoping to do similar State Representative John Pastor. ments helped change the lives of I peeved about our coverage of the announcement last month upgrades, but district voters have shot down three straight It is wrong to suggest the all American women today. . 1 that Canton's Walker-Winter Elementary School earned a bond measures that would have paid for them. Now, the dis Governor has failed to reform Though women's rights move Blue Ribbon Award from the state board of education. trict is looking at making serious budget cuts that could even government spending. Governor ments have resulted in wide- ' I have to admit I was a bit surprised by the woman's note, impact the classroom. Still, the perception that Wayne- Granholm has cut more from sweeping societal changes considering it was our lead story on the front page. But she Westland is inferior persists. state government than any other throughout the country, many was upset because our story didn't mention that Walker- Sometimes, though, I wonder if these perceptions are less governor in Michigan history. In women face their greatest Winter is a Wayne-Westland school - until the third para about the actual schools than they are about who attends the addition to cutting $3 billion in oppressor not in the public graph. By waiting that long, she thought we were trying to schools. Baracy says the main reason Wayne-Westland is seen the past four years, she has called domain, but rather, in the privacy mislead readers into thinking the school was part of the as inferior is there are no $400,000-plus mansions in the dis for an additional $400 million in of their own homes — as victims Plymouth-Canton district. trict like there are in Plymouth-Canton. The district is cer budget cuts — a plan that of domestic violence. "tw40ifc%.', •! I think she was off-base, but, in the last tainly much more blue-collar. Republican lawmakers rejected According to the American "f a ] Paragraph0fhernote> she does bring up a Undoubtedly some will disagree with me, and argue that — and has outlined government Institute on Domestic Violence, 9 J valid point about perceptions when it comes Plymouth-Canton schools perform better on standardized reforms that have been met by 5.3 million women are abused to public schools in the area. tests than their Wayne-Westland counterparts. This is true. Republican resistance, too. each year. In fact, nearly one- "As a Canton resident with children attend But anyone who is honest with themselves 'will admit socio Because the Legislature voted third of American women report ing Walker-Winter, I've endured a lot of grief economics play a major factor in test scores. Again, it is about to eliminate the state's business being physically or sexually from members of my community who are who attends the school, and not the teachers and administra tax without replacing it, and due abused by a partner. convinced that all Plymouth-Canton schools tors or schools. to the global challenges to our Though domestic violence is are superior. Articles like this only fuel their Let's face it, even within Plymouth-Canton Schools similar manufacturing sector, Michigan an issue that frequently remains Kurt fire. You clearly waited too long to credit perceptions exist that some schools are better than others. is now facing a $3 billion deficit behind closed doors, raising the Kuban Wayne-Westland with this high honor," she Does anyone remember the flap a couple years ago when in the general fund budget. It is awareness and prevention of this wrote. Plymouth Township residents .living in the upscale Heather the general fund that pays for widespread problem is of public She is certainly right that there is a perception out there Hills and Rolling Oaks subdivisions blasted the district's plan higher education, health care, concern. that children attending Plymouth-Canton Schools are getting to move their children from Bird Elementary to Farrand human services and corrections. Nonprofit domestic violence a superior education to those children who happen to live Elementary? While in public they argued they were against Yes, Michigan receives federal prevention agencies are literally within the Wayne-Westland or Van Buren districts. To back the move because of long bus rides and that test scores at and restricted funds that bring lifesavers, but the corporate com this up look no further than the cost of real estate. I'm told Farrand were worse, it became known the real reason they our total state spending to a munity can also provide invalu Canton homes in either the Wayne-Westland or Van Buren were upset was because their children would have to go to higher figure, but the vast major able resources to victims of districts run $50,000 less than those in the Plymouth-Canton school with children from a nearby trailer park. If that were to ity of those monies can only be abuse. For example, through its boundaries, and that is based solely on the perception of the happen, they argued, the value of their homes would drop. used for specific purposes, like award-winning HopeLine pKone school districts. You could also see an intra-district animosity rear its ugly road construction. recycling program, Verizon Wayne-Westland Supt. Greg Baracy, who says about 2,300 head during the last two bond elections between residents liv The budget the Governor and Wireless collects used wireless Canton children attend schools in his district, and other ing in Canton, where a new middle school was going to be lawmakers control — and the phones in its stores throughout Wayne-Westland officials will come together last Friday at built, and those in Plymouth, who complained all the money budget they must balance — is the country and donates the pro Walker-Winter to celebrate the Blue Ribbon Award achieve was going to Canton - despite the fact that the vast majority the general fund budget. ceeds, equipment and airtime to ment. And I certainly think it is a grand achievement for not of the district's recent growth has been in Canton. Plymouth Governor Granholm has offered domestic violence awareness and only Walker-Winter, but the entire Wayne-Westland district. voters overwhelmingly voted against the bond measures - a a solution to the general fund prevention agencies, including The main reason: it helps break down those dreaded percep major factor in their defeat. deficit that includes a blend of those in southeast Michigan. tions the letter writer alluded to. I guess the point I'm trying to make is these perceptions are cuts to state spending, govern Leveraging its strength and I think it proves you can get a quality educatiqn in Wayne- always evident when it comes to our public schools. And that's ment reforms and revenues. resources, a corporation can find Westland. Walker-Winter, which is located on Michigan probably because they play such a vital role in the quality of While Rep. Pastor and others a variety of ways to provide relief Avenue east of 1-275, was one of 23 elementaries in the state, life we all want for our families. But perceptions don't make or oppose the Governor's plan, they to thousands of women and their and one of just three in Wayne County, to earn the award this break a school's ability to teach. have yet to offer one of their own. children every year. To learn how year. According to state officials, the award recognizes schools I have to admit, I've often fallen into the same trap of Governor Granholm believes your business can help in the that have achieved outstanding improvement in delivering a believing Plymouth-Canton is a superior district than Wayne- we must invest in our state by fight against domestic violence, quality education to students. Westland - and I'm a product of John Glenn High School (I'm making college affordable, job contact Corporate Alliance to And this is just the latest feather in Wayne-Westland's cap. not sure if this is an endorsement or indictment of the dis training available and offering End Partner Violence at The district recently dedicated a 12,0OO-square-foot, state-of- trict). Looking back, I have fond memories of the education I access to affordable health care www.caepv.org. the-art addition to Wayne Memorial High School's Alumni received there. I had great teachers who cared about their stu for the uninsured. In honor of Women's History Arena - a $4.3 million project that added a fitness room, bas dents. I'm sure the same can be said for Wayne-Westland's These are the initiatives that Month, let's recognize the great ketball court, and a room with batting cages and a practice teachers today - not to mention those at Plymouth-Canton, will make the Next Michigan — a and renowned women who area for golf. Van Buren or any other district you want to look at. state where our people prosper, fought with courage to build bet Most of the cost was paid for with funds from a sinking So I salute the students, administrators, teachers and par our children and grand children ter lives for their daughters, but fund millage district voters approved in 2003 that is expected ents who came together at Walker-Winter. My guess is they 'have opportunities, and our let's not forget the nameless - to raise about $28 million over 10 years, which the district has probably won't be thinking about the fact that some consider industries thrive in a global econ women, victims of domestic vio been using to upgrade its facilities. Anyone who has recently them second-class citizens in Canton. Because they certainly omy. lence, who continue to fight for . been to Wayne-Memorial in particular can see what dividends shouldn't be. Liz Boyd, their lives each day. the sinking fund has paid. The high school campus has been press secretary, Greg Halter dramatically improved and is reminiscent of a college campus. Kurt Kuban is editor of the Canton Observer. He can be reached at (734) Office of Gov. Jennifer Granholm Region president Schools across the district similarly have been upgraded. 459-2700 or by e-mail at [email protected]. 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[email protected] www.hometownlife.com Churchill to host national girls mat tournament BY BRAD EMONS wrestlers, elementary through Tripp's 9-year-old daughter competitive divisions will be At U.S. high schools, Sports STAFF WRITER college-age, will compete for Jennifer, who attends High School (grades nine-12). Illustrated noted that the num national titles in four different Grandview Elementary School Titles will also be at stake for ber of female wrestlers tripled On the heels of the NCAA divisions. in Livonia, will compete in the Middle School (grades six- from 1,629 to 4,975 during the Division I Men's Wrestling Competitors will descend K-five division at the Nationals. eight) and Elementary (K-five). last decade. Championships hosted recently upon Livonia from all 50 states, Following a weigh-in Friday Two Michiganders, Paige Rife Women's wrestling has increased at the Palace of Auburn Hills, including Hawaii and Alaska. night, competition begins at 9 of Fowlerville and Samantha in popularity internationally. It was it's time for another tourna "It's an incredible atmos a.m. Saturday and will continue Gorman of Allendale, are added as an Olympic sport at the ment to take center stage for phere, it's different in that the all-day before resuming on ranked No. 1 in their respective 20004 Summer Games in Athens, the opposite gender. competitors are so supportive of Sunday. Admission, which enti weight classes of 152 pounds Greece. We're not talking each other," said Charlotte tles fans with a two-day pass, is and 144, respectively, in the To register for the USGWA Wrestlemania at Ford Field, it's Tripp, who is secretary for the $25. High School division. Nationals, visit the 10th annual U.S. Girls Motown Ladies Wrestling Club. Churchill, which hosts the Also expected to compete at www.usgwa.com; or e-mail Wrestling Association National Wrestling is a family affair for high school Observerland the Nationals is Nicole Woody tournament director Kent Bailo Tournament scheduled for the Tripps, who also belong to Invitational each year, takes of Arundel High in Gambrills, at [email protected]. Crosby saluted Saturday and Sunday at Livonia the Trojan Wrestling Club at over the USGWA Tournament Md., the top-ranked 100- The pre-registration fee is Western Michigan Churchill High School's main Clarenceville HS where son from Lake Orion HS. pounder who was featured $40 (or $50 at the door). University senior Brady' gymnasium. Matthew, 11, and Amanda, 12, In addition for the Collegiate recently in a Sports Illustrated For more information, call Crosby (Livonia Afield of nearly 700 female are involved. Open division, one of the most article. Bailo at (248) 627-8066. Stevenson) was named , Mid-American Conference Male Scholar Athlete of the Week for March 18 in men's tennis. Crosby, who carries a 3.77 grade-point average in cards set finance, won both of his" ; matches to help the No. 44 nationally ranked Broncos defeat Wright State, 7-0. Ladywood squad could be at top of list again Crosby, ranked No. 89=: in the country, won his ; BY BRAD EMONS match at No. 1 singles STAFF WRITER PREP SOFTBALL PREVIEW and teamed up with part ner John Peiton to win at No fooling. The top returnee is senior catcher Amber No. 2 doubles against the And it isn't even April 1 yet. Holod, who batted .386 en route to All-Lakes Raiders to improve his Some area high school girls softball teams Division and second-team All-Observer honors. dual-match record to 7-1. took to the diamonds on a warm, but stormy Fifth-year Livonia Stevenson coach Rob The MAC Scholar Tuesday afternoon as the 2007 season was Witherspoon lost his entire infield to gradua Athlete of the Week is launched. tion including All-State catcher Roya St. Clair presented to the top . , So who are the contenders and pretenders (now at Michigan). male and female student-; this season? The Spartansj who finished 20-12 a year ago, athlete who has a cumu- • Livonia Ladywood, 27-11 a year ago and ended a 22-year drought by winning the lattve grade-point aver- . Divisions quarterftnalist for the third straight Division 1 district title at home. age of 3.0 or better and : year, will be piloted by former Second-team All-Area pitcher Jamie Johnson performs weli during that; Area capsule Blazer player Sara Thiesmeyer, returns, but she is being pushed by two other week's competition. - previews, B2. who takes over for Bob Lulek (now quality throwers in sophomore Laura Deacon atNovi). . and freshman Emily Hollandsworth. Pentathlete 2nd \ The defending Catholic League A-B Division Both Canton and Plymouth, members of the Livonia native Sheila champions lost All-Area shortstop Jill Schulz WLAA's Western Division, will be highly formi Taormina turned in the best; (now at Central Michigan), but return two dable teams in 2007. performance of her moderjv other first-team selections in pitcher Lauren The Lakes Division, however, appears to be pentathlon career Sunday^ Taylor and senior second baseman Erin. wide open. capturing the silver medai McLaughlin. "The WLAA will be tough again," Stevenson in the second World Cup i Taylor, who owned a victory over defending coach Rob Witherspoon said. "There will be stop of the season in Cairo, Division 1 state champion Harper Woods some excellent pitching, so we have to produce Egypt, a&brdihg to the U| Regina, finished 14-9 last year with a 1.86 runs vs. that pitching. If we grow, if we mature Olympic Team official Wefr earned run average. She struck out 147 batters and get through growing pains with our inexpe Site release. %• in 193 innings. rience as varsity team, I think we can equal or Taormina posted a tot|l McLaughlin hit .344 a.year ago with 20 RBI exceed what we did last year. We hope to chal of 5,512 total modern £ and is joined by two returning starters in Alyssa lenge on our side of the (Lakes) division." pentathlon points to :¾ Abramoski, a-junior first baseman who collect Livonia Franklin (16-14) could be a sleeper in reach the podium in a y ed 39 hits, and junior catcher Kyle Suchy, who the Western Division with the return of sopho loaded competitive fields knocked in 21 runs. more twins Brittany and Briauna Taylor. that included the 2006 Another new coach in the area also returns to Brittany, an outfielder, earned first-team All- World Champion, the her alma mater as former Wayne State pitcher Observer honors after hitting .404, while 2006 World Cgp Finals Meghan Misiak-Hall takes over for Carrie Briauna, a shortstop, batted .411. Champion and the 2004 Koricam. The key to the Patriot hopes will be the devel Olympic gold medalist. Hall, an All-Stater at Churchill, inherits a 20- opment of pitchers Alecia Geraghty and Natalie Each of the Worid Cup 11 team that captured the Western Lakes Sanborn. winners in 2006 also Activities Association crown, but lost two key Westland John Glenn (1-22), a member of OBSERVER FILE PHOTO competed. players in four-year pitcher Bridget Long and Ladywood pitcher Lauren Taylor returns for her senior season for the Blazers, who Despite a rough start in first baseman Cat Sidor. PLEASE SEE SOFTBALL, B2 reached the Division 2 quarterfinals and won the Catholic League A-B Division playoffs. the shooting (31st place), Taormina battled throughout the day to climb the ladder. Following the fencing competition she was in 28th place. A first place time in the swim moved her up to 18th place over BY ED WRIGHT teams eyeing all A perfect score in the STAFF WRITER ride moved her up to 12th place and finishing first Following Tuesday night's 7-1 dismantling in the run moved her all of Guelph, the Plymouth Whalers are clearly improvement the way to second place. in the driver's seat in their first-round Ontario The Stevenson High ' Hockey League playoffs series with the Storm. BY BRAD EMONS grad, now residing in And Tom Sestito is clearly the driver. STAFF WRITER Colorado Springs, Colo., is Two nights after signing a professional con attempting to make histo tract with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Sestito For the love of the game. ry by making her fourth ; sealed the Storm's fate by delivering a hat That's the theme for many area high U.S. Olympic Team in an trick in a one-sided contest played before school baseball teams as they embark on unprecedented-third sport. 3,276 at the Compuware Spoils Arena. the 2007 season this week. She has already, corripet- Plymouth is now up 3-0 in the best-of- Two teams return with winning ed In the Olympic Games seven series heading into tonight's Game 4 in records - Livonia Stevenson (17-13) and in the sports'df swimming Guelph. Games 5 and 6, if necessary, will be Livonia Churchill (17- ¢1996) and triathlon \ played Saturday and Sunday nights in 14) ~ while two others (2000 and 2004). Plymouth and Guelph, respectively. . came away with district A graduate of the The Storm offered plenty of lightning and championships - Wayne Georgia, she won a gold thunder in the opening two games, which Memorial (10-15) in medal at the 1996 were competitive from the opening face-off to Division 1 and Lutheran Olympic Games in Atlanta, the final horn. However, on Tuesday, Guelph High Westland (9-13) in swimming the third leg o'f put up about as much resistance as a passing Division IV. the 4x200-meter relay. . shower as the Whalers were never threatened Winning seasons after bolting to a 3-0 first-period lead. eluded Westland John Niemc^ah Blazers stopped "I think the key tonight was that we came Glenn (11-15), Livonia * Kate Stevenson scored out strong right away," said Sestito, who led Franklin (9-22), Westland Huron Valley four goals and Louise the Whalers in goals scored during the regular Lutheran and Livonia Clarenceville (0- Vasher added a hat trick* • season. "We started slowly in the first two 19) in 2006. as host Ann Arbor Pioneer games. Scoring three goals like we did in the ;So what can we expect in 2007? rolled to a 9-1 season- - first period really got us going." Stevenson could make the biggest opening girls lacrosse win Sestito's middle goal was worthy of an jump as nine seniors return despite the Monday at home over :• ESPN Sportscenter highlight. With the loss of two first-team All-Area picks in Livonia Ladywood. i Whalers enjoying a 5^1 lead and a 5-on-3 Clayton Pack and Tony Pounders. Isabel Wanty stopped-11 power play, the rangy 6-foot-5 forward Third-year coach Rick Berryman will of 12 shots for Pioneer. secured a rebound seven feet in front of the rely on a veteran pitching staff that Lauren Anastos scored net and flipped a no-look back-hander past includes seniors Matt Turtle, Andy Jones the lone goal for the Storm goalie Thomas McCollum, much to the and Larry Klemczak. The offensive Blazers, who trailed 9-1 at BILL BRESLER STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER delight of the home crowd. attack is led by senior center fielder intermission. The game was The Whalers' Sean O'Connor (right) wisks the puck away from Guelph's Jeff Hayes during stopped at the 30-minute PLEASE SEE WHALERS, B4 Tuesday night's OHL playoff game. PLEASE SEE BASEBALL, B3 mark because of lightning. B2 (LW) Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, March 29,2007 LOCAL SPORTS www^ometownlifj&eofli. PREP SOFTBALL CAPSULE OUTLOOK LIVONIA CHURCHILL young pitchers. Our three seniors (21 RBI); Abigail Blackmer, Jr. OF; LUTHERAN HIGH WESTLAND Head coach: Meghan Hall, first year. are providing leadership along Sarah Stempin, Jr. OF-P; Jordan Head coach: Paul Guse', fourth year. FROM fAGE B1 League affiliation: Western Lakes Activities with the sophomore class. Searcy, Soph. C; Courtney League affiliation: Metro Conference. Association (Lakes Division). "Right now our strength is our LaVailey, Soph. SS. Last year's overall record: 5-15. Last year's overall record: 20-11. offense, but I know that defense Promising newcomersrMichelle Notable losses to graduation: Sarah Rider, the WLAA's Lakes Division, k Titles won last yean Western Division and and pitching will baligames, so Wyniemko, Jr. Inf.; Meredith Sarah Bossard, Emily Thompson, Stephanie would like to forget about lam WLAA champions. we'll keep working to improve on Stasa, Jr. P; Jessica Rodriguez, Rose (All-Conference). season when the Rockets failed Notable losses to graduation: Bridget Long those areas." Jr. OF; Jessica Payne, Jr. OF; Leading returnees: Rachel Becker, Sr. C; to field enough players to com (first-team All-Area); Cat Sidor (first-team LIVONIA STEVENSON Jordan Searcy, Soph. C; Gina Katherine Matyas, Sr. 3B; Lenore Mazurek, All-Area); Aiecia Czapski (second-team All- Head coach: Rob Witherspoon, Sykes,Fr,3B; Aiyssa Gietl.Fr. OF. Sr. OF; Kristine Smith, Sr. IB; Jessica pete in the Birmingham Area); Liz Jagenow, Brynn Kerr. fifth year. Thiesmeyer's 2007 outlook: Voetberg, Sr. 2B; Stephanie Christensen, Jr. Seaholm district tournament. Erin McLaughlin Brittany Taylor Lauren Taylor Leading returnees: Amber HolorJ, Sr. C (sec League affiliation: WLAA (Lakes "Although we lost seven seniors, SS. Ladywood Franklin Ladywood New coach Julie Rogers, a ond-team All-Area, .386 batting average; Division). I think the new additions to the Promising newcomers: Amanda DeVries, Jr. science teacher at Glenn, takes All-Division); Hilary Antal/Sr. OF; Paula Last year's overall record: 20-12. team will do a wonderful job. P; Andrea Guse', Sr. Inf.; Erica Pressiey, Sr. ing and we've been working with them. Guzik, Soph, utility; Jordan Kerr, Jr. Inf.-P Titles won last yean Division I district "Senior Lauren Taylor will lead our pitching utility; Beth Street, Sr. utility; Megan over for the Rockets with a new They've had seven coaches in the last 10 (.330 batting ave; .902 fielding ave.); champs. staff with Kyla Suchy behind the plate. Bollinger, Jr. utility; Lauren Harris, Jr. inf.; outlook. years. That's a lot of turnover. We did a lot Lauren Kroli, Sr. OF-C; Julie Lewandowski, Senior Erin McLaughlin and junior Aiyssa Kara Jackson, Jr. CF; Cheisea Piunkett, Jr. Notable losses to graduation: Roya St. Clair of conditioning starting in January and Glenn's top returnees are Sr. P-lnf. (.907 fielding ave.); Katie Abramoski return as solid infieiders. utility. (first-team All-Area); Amanda Alpert (sec we're getting our system together. . Stoduiski, Soph. Inf.; Chelsea Wydick, Sr. "This team has great potential. Their drive senior shortstop Lisa Pecoreiii ond-team All-Area); Danielle Smith, Danielle "I have a varsity assistant coach in place, Guse's 2007 outlook: "As usual, we'll go as utility. and determination will get them far. The key and sophomore pitcher Wozniak. Nicole Falardeau, and a JV coach, Kristin far as our pitching and defense takes us. Promising newcomers: Rachel ESery, Soph, Leading returnees: Jamie Johnson, Jr. P to a successful season will be playing Amanda DeVries is ready to take over as Brittany Holbrook. Potniec. I'm really optimistic. We trying to together as a team." utility; Taylor Kerr, Fr. Inf.; Sarah Krakowiak, (second-team All-Area); Monica Piekarski, build a cohesive team with the returning our number one pitcher. She is consistent, Rival Wayne Memorial (3- Soph. Inf.; Emily McShane, Jr. utility; Katina Sr. OF; Lauren Brueck, Jr. C; Laura Deacon, girls and new faces. LIVONIA CLARENCEVILLE but not overpowering. Yet, we'll have to 24) hopes to be improved in the St. Pierre, Fr. OF. Soph. P-1B; Amanda Paison, Soph. SS; Janice "Right now our hitting needs to get better." Head coach: Joe DeCaire, sixth year. improve on our defense from last year in Half's 2007 outlook: "We're looking for our Hollandsworth, Sr. OF; Kathleen Hoehn, League affiliation: Metro Conference. order to be successful. WLAA's Western Division WAYNE MEMORIAL returnees to be leaders on and off the field. Soph. 2B; Danielle Kotlarczyk, Soph. OF-util- Last year's overall record: 7-15. "We'll be more athletic this season, with under third-year coach Wayne Head coach: Wayne Woodard, third year. In addition, our younger players are expect ity. Notable losses to graduation: Cassidy much better team speed, so we'll look to be Woodar„d, who welcomes back League affiliation: WLAA (Western Division). ed to take charge and play good ball. Sublette (first-team All-Metro); Chelsea more aggressive on the base paths. Promising newcomers: Shelbie Wilson, Fr. Last year's overall record: 3-24. junior shortstop Heather "The league is competitive, and as a result, Carbonneau (second-team Ail-Metro}; Laurel "We'll start the season a little shorthanded. OF-utility; Tara Sharpe, Fr. C; Emily • Notable losses to graduation: Aiysa Henning and pitchers Taylor we need to practice hard, play smart and be Noble, Mai Tamashiro, Stephanie Fink. Kgra Jackson is out with a broken orbital Hollandsworth, Fr. OF-P; Nina Bonanno, Fr. Henning, Carrie Laurbernds. tough." Leading returnees: Jenna Mrljak, Sr. SS; bone, while Andrea Guse' is out with pneu Krohn and Jessie Harris. OF; Kristina Vaclavek, Soph. 3B; Kristina Leading returnees: Heather Henning, Jr. SS; Abby Sochacki, Sr. P; Kellie Manis, Sr. CF monia. Several others have nagging injuries LIVONIA FRANKLIN Kroph, Jr. OF; Kristina Fetter, jr. Inf.-utility. Jessie Harris, Soph. P-!nf:; Taylor Krohn, In the Metro Conference, (second-team Ail-Metro); Nicole Lexson, Sr. and illnesses." Head coach: Linda Jimenez, 12th year. Witherspoon's 2007 outlook: "It's going to Soph. P-lnf.; Jessica Hensley, Jr. C. Livonia Clarenceville (7-15) will OF; Kelly Ouinn, Sr. OF; Samantha Sillanpaa, League affiliation: WLAA (Western Division). be interesting. We essentially lost our Promising newcomers: Nicole Kwolek, Jr. HURON VALLEY LUTHERAN Jr. OF; Chelsea Lawler, Jr. 2B; Becky be led by senior shortstop Last years overall record: 16-14. whole infield. We lost four senior quality OF; Virginia fteid, Jr. C; Kristin Spade, Jr. 1B- Head coach: Eric Ruth, 10th year. Simpson, Sr. IB. Jenna Mrljak, along with senior Titles won last year: Livonia Public Schools players. We'll miss their leadership, dedica P; Megan Zaccaro, Jr. OF; Ashley Ringel, League affiliation: Michigan Independent Invitational champs. tion and knowledge of game. Soph. Inf.; Jessica Novak, Jr. Inf.; Bianca Promising newcomers: Lisa Wilson, Soph. Athletic Conference (Red Division). pitcher Abby Sochacki. Notable losses to graduation: Kim "We have three pitchers who will compete Hayes, Soph. Inf.; Jordan Berry, Fr. Inf.; 3B; Charmaine McQueen, Soph. OF; Amber Last year's overall record: 14-3. "A number of our players on Topolewski. for starting job. All are high quality. Our Colleen Slake, Soph. Inf.; Kathy Harris, O'Halioran, Jr. 2B; Brittany Brooks, Soph. Titles won last year: MEAC Red Division strength is on the mound, if we can produce Champs (12-0). our roster this year gained a lot Leading returnees: Brittany Taylor, Soph. Soph. OF; Jaclyn Serna, Fr. Inf. IB; Danielle Maples, Jr. P; Sara Seattle, Jr. of experience last year and this OF-C (first-team All-Area, .404 batting ave.); some runs - and the girls have been swing Woodard's 2007 outlook: "We're very C; Miranda Cummings, Soph. OF; Malina Notable losses to graduation: Renee Briauna Taylor, Soph. SS (second-team All- ing pretty well so far in practice - we can young. We're are working hard and trying to James, Sr. OF; Val Sochacki, Fr. utility; Katie Wendland. should help out throughout the area, .411 batting ave.); Natalie Sanborn, be successful. improve every day." Murphy, Sr. OF. Leading returnees: Amanda Gruenewald, Sr. season" Clarenceville coach Joe Soph. P (.415 batting ave.); Heather Jaroh, P (Ali-MIAC, two-time MVP); Sarah Schaffer, 'Defensively, we're very young. We'll make LIVONIA LADYWOOD DeCalre's 2007 outlook: "Last year we strug DeCaire said. "Despite the" trou- Sr. C (.376 batting ave.); Allison Bonsall, Sr. Jr. C (Afl-MIAC); Catherine St. John; Jr. 2B some mistakes, but hope to mature, grow Head coach: Sara Thiesmeyer, first year. gled with our overall defense and scoring runs, , ble last season, I was very 0F-2B; Kelsey Garbutt, Sr. OF; Jessica (Ail-MIAC); Brandy Nocella, Jr. 3B; Nicole and develop as we go on. We should League affiliation: Catholic League (Central it's going to be a difficult task replacing All- Stailey, Jr. IB; Meghan Schemanske, Jr. OF- Smith, Jr. SS; Katie Kipfmiiler, Jr. RF; Erin impressed with the positive improve. We have competition for positions Division). Conference players Sublette and Carbonneau, P; Emily Silsbee, Soph. 1B. here than we've ever had before." along with the transfer of (Robin) Smith. Each Henkel,Sr.LF;Emi1yHelwig,Jr.1B. attitudes and hard work put Last year's overall record: 27-11. Promising newcomers: Ong T. Erin, Sr. OF; WESTLAND JOHN GLENN of these players did something special and Promising newcomer: Anna Schaffer, Fr. CF; forth this off-season by our Titles won last year: Catholic League A-B Ashley Geraghty, Jr. 1B; Jenny Adams, Jr. Head coach: Julie Rogers, first year. were the core of our team last year. Kady Belshaw, Soph. P. Division playoff champs; Division II district players. Already during this OF; Natalie Polakowski, Soph. OF; Leslie League affiliation: WLAA (Lakes Division). "Some interesting events to look out for is Ruth's 2007 outlook: "The same lineup is and regional champions. preseason, I have witnessed a < Giacobozzi, Soph. 3B; Nicole Emery, Fr. 2B; Last year's overall record: 1-22. our pitching-catching combination with pretty much intact. We should hopefully win Notable losses to graduation: Jill Schulz Aiecia Geraghty, Fr. P; Keely Wilson, Fr. OF. Notable losses to graduation: Bridget Berg. Abby Sochacki taking the circle this season. the conference this year, but we have a better knowledge of the overall (first-team All-Area); Donna Mainella (sec Jimenez's 2007 outlook: "Despite returning Leading returnees: Lisa Pecoreiii, Sr. SS; She has worked hard this off-season (since pretty tough schedule this year. We play a game and what it takes to be ond-team Ail-Area); Katherine Mancini, nine, only the Taylor twins return to their Brittany Holbrook, Soph. P; Stacey June) to become a serviceable pitcher and lot of Blue Division teams in the M1AC this Kasey Shelton, Rachei Jachym, Kaitlyn successful in doing the little positions. Everyone else is learning a new Truskowski, Soph. 3B; Shelbi Lyons, Jr. C; iearn what it takes to pitch at the varsity year. Huddas, Katie Blackmer. things." position. Our pitchers are very young with Edna Nealy, Sr. RF. level. She will be throw to two new, inexpe Leading returnees: Lauren Taylor, Sr. P "Our pitcher (Gruenewald) is pretty solid. , Aiecia Geraghty and Natalie Sanborn (ninth- rienced catchers, in Beattie and Lexson. Promising newcomers: Katie Down, Fr. 2B; (first-team All-Area, 14-9,1.86 ERA, 147 Ks, The infield remains the same. Defensively, Lutheran High Westland (5- and lOth-graders) having no varsity experi "Our senior shortstop Jenna Mrljak will Sheena Martin, Jr. LF; Joye Cienney, Jr. IB; 193 innings); Erin McLaughlin, Sr. 2B (first- we should do pretty well. 15) lost All-Conference player ence. anchor the infield. Our leadership will be on Tarra Anderson, Sr. CF; Jennifer Bone, Jr. P. team All-Area; .344, 20 RBI); Aiyssa "We need consistency in making the right the shoulders of our captains - Mrljak, Abby Stephanie Rose to graduation, "Heather JarQhjyjll.move from second to Rogers' 2007 outlook; "We're trying to Abramoski, Jr. 1B (39 hits); Kyfa Suchy, Jr. C decisions. We do have a JV team this year, the catching poslttonTwhich should help our build a program. They need to get the train- Sochacki and Manis." which should benefit our freshmen class." but returns senior catcher Rachel Becker. Amanda DeVries, a junior, will assume the pitching duties for fourth-year coach Paul Southfield Christian grounds Guse. Next-door neighbor Westland Huron Valley Southfield Christian Southfield Christian. Hawks exploded for six Lutheran (14-3) seeks to defend dodged Westland Huron PREP SOFTBALL HARRISON 8, JOHN GLENN 2: runs in the top of the its Red Division title in the Valley Lutheran and the Pitcher Marley Westcott fourth aided by three Michigan Independent Athletic rainfall Tuesday to earn a unearned), to lead the host scattered seve'n hits and Rocket errors. Conference. season-opening 3-2 Eagles. struck out 13 over seven Sarah Hrutky had two of Coach Eric Ruth, now in his crossover girls softball win She outdueled Huron innings Tuesday to propel Harrison's 12 total hits, 10th season, has a talented between divisional rivals Valley senior Amanda Farmington Hills Harrison while Lisa Pecoreiii col squad led by senior pitcher in the Michigan Gruenewald, who fanned to a season-opening win at lected two of Glenn's seven Amanda Gruenewald, a two- Independent Athletic 11 and helped her own Westland John Glenn, hits. time MIAC MVP. Conference, cause with a two-run sin spoiling Julie Rogers' Losing pitcher Brittany The entire infield returns led Junior pitcher Kristi gle. debut as varsity coach. Holbrook struck out two by Ali-MIAC catcher Sarah Hoffenbacher struck out Meredith 2ammit col Glenn led 2-1 through and walked two in six Schaffer, shortstop Nicole 16 and allowed just two lected two hits with and three innings before the innings. 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Six of our nine Andrew Haynie, Kyle Manni, Matt Lee, Dan. Last year's overall record: 11-15. City champs return pitchers *; Notable losses to graduation: Jarrod Rice, starters last year were seniors, but I think Kozlowski. Notable fosses to graduation: Nate Lopez, Luke Knochel, who batted .400 Jesse Carpenter, David Leins ') Scott Trejchel. our younger guys have improved in the off Leading returnees: Jesse Carpenter, Jr. P- Shawn Dunford, Ryan Sharp. last season. and Sean Sciba, along with t'. Leading returnees: Allen Mazur, Sr. P-tB-C; season. OF; David Leins, Sr. P-lnf.; Sean Sciba, Sr. P- Leading returnees: Jerry Smith, Sr. P-OF Down the road, Churchill outfielder Tyler Canyock.' ;,-; Brad Schwartz, Sr. C; Nick Garant, Sr. CF-SS; "Jones (Ryan) has really picked up speed on Inf.; Tyler Canyock, Sr. OF; Matt Mill, Sr. Inf.; (second-team All-Area); Nate Cover, Sr. P- "Our kids are determined to •••; John McAlpine, Jr. SS-P. his fastball and his curveball has come a Matt Madaj, Sr. Inf.; Cal Brunning, Sr. inf.; Inf.; Jeff Girgen, Sr. P-lnf.; Jake Murawski, also hopes to make waves in . Promising newcomers: Andrew Abbott, Sr. long way. He's bigger and stronger, hitting Neil Copeland, Sr. OF. Sr. C; Justin Reid, Sr. P-lnf.; E.J. Roach, Sr. the Lakes Division of the prove that last season's record -' 2B-P; Mike Schiffman, Fr. SS-2B. the ball better." Promising newcomers: Garrett Gumm, Soph. P-inf.; Alan Slepierski, Sr. Inf.; Ryan Western Lakes Activities was a fluke," said Fournier, the ''"; KorczyK's 2007 outlook: "We hope to Wakeford, Sr. OF; Robert Fraser, Jr. P-lnf.; LIVONIA CHURCHILL Inf.-P; Michael Basner, Soph. Inf.-P; Brian Association. former JV coach who takes ',: Chris Kangas, Jr. P; Kevin LaFave, Jr. OF; improve from last year. We didn't have a Head coach: Ron Targosz, fourth year. Humenay, Jr. OF; Jeff McCullough, Jr. Inf.-P; The Chargers are led by first- over for Paul Newitt. "We lost a- - very successful year last season. We'll try League affiliation: Western Lakes Activities Anthony Andrus, Jr. OF; David Muller, Jr. OF; Ryan Lopez, Jr. OF. to get better each day in practice. Association (Lakes Division). Derek LeBlanc, Jr. OF; Frank Pencola, Jr. OF; Promising newcomers: Jon Gillis, Jr. P-OF; team All-Observer infielder lot of close games last season. '•;• "Our motto is: 'If we want what we've never Last year's overall record: 17-R Alex Dominguez, Jr. OF. Don Brady, Jr. OF; Dan Tamaroglio, Jr. P-lnf. and pitcher Bryon Niemczak, If we continue to work as hard;'[ had, we must do what we've never done.' Notable losses to graduation: Rob Laichalk Fournier's 2007 outlook: "As a coaching Howton's 2007 outlook: "We have a lot of who hit .468 with 35 RBI as a as we have been, learn from ='; We'll try to do some things differently and (second-team All-Area); Matt Dykla, Joel staff, we feel we wit! have a young, but guys with good experience at the varsity our past experiences, and have ~ try and get a better outcome than we've Hall, Steve Merlo, A.J. Stodulski. competitive team. We have a good mix of level. They have played baseball together junior. Pitcher Matt Luneack, had." Leading returnees: Bryon Niemczak, Sr. P- seniors/returners, and newcomers from a for most their life contributing to great who went 4-2 as a junior, some of our younger players '• LUTHERAN HIGH WESTLAND Inf. (first-team All-Area, .468 batting aver coupie of good JV teams the last two years. team chemistry. should anchor the pitching play to their potential, we'll '; Head coach: Kevin Wade, third year. age, 35 RBI); Kirk Ciarrocchi, Sr. P-C-lnf.-OF "Our goal as a team is to improve on a "It's a good group that I have high expecta staff. have a successful season." ','. League affiliation: Metro Conference. (.276); Matt Luneack, Sr. P-OF (4-2 won- weekly basis. We expect to be playing our tions for the 2007 season. If they continue "The thing that is going to In the Metro Conference, Last year's overall record: 9-13. loss); C.J. Gustitus, Sr. C-OF (.971 fielding best baseball when the state tournament to work as hard as they have, good things J percentage); Mike O'Keefe, Sr. OF (.960 starts." make this season even more Lutheran Westland keeps its -. Titles won fast year: Division IV district can happen for us." J champs. fielding percentage); John Rodeman, Sr. P- LIVONIA STEVENSON WAYNE MEMORIAL fun is that our entire roster is entire lineup intact from its '* Notable losses to graduation: None. 3B (.908 fielding percentage); Vince Head coach: Rick Berryman, third year. Head coach: Frank Garcia, second year, filled with kids that just love to district championship squad. ': Leading returnees: Chris Ake, Sr. 2B (sec Carozza, Jr. P-OF (3-0,3.60 ERA); Steve League affiliation: WLAA (Lakes Division). League affiliation: WLAA (Western Division). play the game," Churchill coach Senior second baseman ond-team All-Area); Dan Kryzske, Sr. P-OF; Jones, Jr. C-1B (.333 batting average). Last year's overall record: 17-13. Last year's overall record: 10-15. 1 Sean Vandenbrtnk, Sr. OF; David Rider, Sr. IB; Promising newcomers: Tyler Cotter, Jr. Inf.- Notable losses to graduation: Clayton Pack Titles won last year: Division I district Ron Targosz said. "I'm not sure Chris Ake earned second-team" ' Jake Wiemer, Sr. OF; C.J. Garber, Sr. 3B; Rob P; Brian Runge, Jr. OF-P; Shea Dwyer, Jr. OF- (first-team All-Area); Tony Pounders (first- champs. I have ever coached a team that All-Area honors a year ago for ''•* Seltz, Jr. 2B; Ryan Bagiow, Jr. P-SS; Aaron P; Anthony Marietti, Jr. inf.-OF-P; Eric team All-Area); Kyle Thorn, Chad Casey, Ben Notable losses to graduation: Justin Coifop has been as focused and hard coach Kevin Wade. Derminer, Jr. utility; Adam Zehei, Jr. OF; Mitchell, Jr. Inf.; Josh Matigian, Jr. Inf.-OF-P; Schroeder, Matt McWiiliams. (first-team All-Area); Earl Martin (first-team Eric Opiela, Jr. OF; Derrick Poremba, Jr. util working as these players. I'm "We're hoping to finish in the', Billy Meier, Jr. OF-C; Nate Bachert, Jr. IB; Leading returnees: Matt Tuttle, Sr. P; Andy Ail-Area); Andrew Kaleto. top-half of the conference this -,.i Derek Fteetham, Jr. P; Dan Abbott, Jr. C; ity; Ryan Helton, Jr. 1B-P; Tyler Bledsoe, Jones, Sr. OF-P; Larry Kiemczak, Sr. P; Luke Leading returnees: Clint Cavanaugh, Sr. P- looking forward to getting the Sam Ahlersmeyer, Soph. 3B-P. Soph. C-2B. Knochel, Sr. CF (second-team All-Area, .400 • SS-2B. (.370); Michael Green, Sr. 3B; Trey season started and seeing year," the third-year Warriors ]': Promising newcomers: Micah Hausch, Soph. Targosz's 2007 outlook: "The number one batting ave.); Matt Loney, Sr. SS (.310 bat Reynes, Sr. P-1B; Brent Rexin, Jr. P-2B; where we'll stack up with some coach said. "We have finished ';,* OF-P; Austin Bagiow, Fr. P-SS. thing that I can say right now is that this ting ave.); Nick Piinka, Sr. 2B; Nick Coram, Andrew Ponican, Sr. C-P; Jamie Harris, Sr. P- of the teams in our area." eighth and seven the past two j Wade's 2007 outlook: "This should be our team will not get outworked by anyone. We Sr. OF; Derek Severson, Sr. OF; Jake Wilson, OF; Jon Smoes, Sr. 1B-0F; Josh Lewis, Sr. OF; John Glenn already has one years, and we are hoping that • •* most competitive year out of the three I have 18 players that have competed, and E Soph. 3B-C. Brent Patterson, Jr. 2B. : have coached. We have a backup at every believe will continue to do so the entire Promising newcomers: Dan Rozek, Sr. C-1B Promising newcomers: Ryan Collop, Jr. P; Tim victory under its belt this sea this year we can get to the next- - position, which should create a lot of com season. This alone will make us better as (transfer); Sam Vomastek, Jr. C-3B; Jon Siegfried, Jr. OF; Jack Zimmerman, Jr. OF; son (see related story) and the level." ',!.; petition and only make us better as a team. the season goes along. Samaan, Jr. P-OF; Eric Krauss, Jr. SS-2B; Eric Schmitt, Jr. OF; Eric Robertson, Jr. 2B; Rockets could make noise in Meanwhile, Clarenceville "We also have quite a number of people "About half of our players have varsity play Chris Summers, Jr. OF; Mike Tuttle, Soph. P. Jon Bryant, Soph. P-SS. the Lakes thanks to the return coach Mike Korczyk literally ;•• who can give us good innings on the mound, ing experience, so until some, of our other Berryman's 2007 outlook: "With nine sen Garcia's 2007 outlook: "This year's team which is also quite exciting." really is looking to prove themselves. After of second-team All-Area pitch will take it one game at a time .i" players gain that experience, I will be look iors on the 2007 squad and improved pitch f HURON VALLEY LUTHERAN ing for some of our veterans to assume a ing, the coaches are very optimistic about a losing Collop, Kaleto and Martin, some play er-outfielder Jerry Smith, a as the Trojans try and find ' ; Head coach: Matt Schaewe, seventh year. leadership role. Our seniors are obviously a successful season. ers are going to have to step up and try and senior. ways to earn a victory. '^ League affiliation: Michigan Independent big part of this, so I'm looking for big things "Many of the players worked hard to fill their shoes. >The season will come down Coach Matt Howton also has "I think we should be able to ." Athletic Conference (Red Division). from them." improve their baseball skills in the off-sea to whether some underclassmen can step • up and become varsity pitchers. I have seen hit better than we did last year">. Last year's overall record: 6-10. LIVONIA FRANKLIN son. After a year of second places in the a plethora of pitchers to choose some good things, but they will have to be Notable losses to graduation: John Head coach: Matt Fournier, first year. division, district and city tournaments, the from led by seniors Nate Cover the fourth-year coach said. consistent in order to have success. I really Sharrow, Erik Gruenewald. League affiliation: WLAA (Western Division). Spartans look forward to some firsts. and Jeff Girgen. "We're focusing on that a little ]'fi expect the offense to be the team's strong Leading returnees: Ryan Jones, Jr. P-SS; Last year's overall record: 9-22. "improvement in pitching and hitting should bit. Some of our seniors have . „';, help Stevenson reach its goals." point. The seniors swing the bat well." Wayne earned a district title Kurt Metzger, Sr. 2B-P; Scott Hoff, Sr. IB. Titles won last yean Livonia City champions. a year ago under first-year developed since last year and > coach Frank Garcia, who must should be better at the plate. - replace two first-team All- "We have to get better at ',''' Observer picks lost to gradua every facet of the game - ,','a Crusaders rock-and-roll in lopsided victory tion - pitcher Justin Collop throwing the ball, catching the - and outfielder Earl Martin. ball and hitting the ball." " BY TIM SMITH fielder Dan Miller. John Glenn alum Will Senior pitcher Clint Westland Huron Valley STAFF WRITER COLLEGE BASEBALL Other local products with a Kennedy to even be in position Cavanaugh and senior third Lutheran (6-10) lost six of nine hit included senior second to win late. baseman Mike Green are two starters to graduation. The «* So far this spring, it's been a pair of doubles was sopho baseman Matt Humenay Kennedy pitched seven of the top returnees for the Hawks hope to compete in the'? raining down on Hitch more shortstop Ryan Morrow. (Westland/Livonia Churchill), innings and allowed three runs Zebras, who lost to Allen Park Red Division of the MIAC led J Ballpark, enough to force The beneficiary of all the hit junior catcher Ryan Powell on seven hits, walking just one in the first round of the by junior pitcher-shortstop ••* Madonna University's baseball ting was junior right-hander (Canton), senior right-fielder *and striking out seven. He Plymouth regional to Allen Ryan Jones. . -•'* team to twice postpone home- Carl McDevitt (Canton), who Tony Luttman (Farmington) blanked Spalding from the sec Park on a walk-off homer in opening games. started on the mound and and junior left-fielder Mike ond through the seventh innings the 10th inning. [email protected],net | (734) 953-2123 C On Tuesday, with late-after pitched the first five innings. Cauzillo (West Bloomfield). before tiring in the eighth. He gave up just two runs and noon thunderstorms looming, Collecting two hits each for ,S»^*«^»g^^ plenty of Crusader runs were five hits while fanning five. Winning weekend the Crusaders were Ignasiak, all that rained down - at least, Succeeding him on the Madonna took two out of Luttman and McCracken. until after the 23-2 victory mound were sophomore Joe three from Spalding (Ky.) On Saturday, homers by over Rochester (Mich.) was in Kennedy (Belleville), sopho University over the weekend at freshman catcher Zach Flavin WE NEED the books. more Ryan Brodowsky Derby City Field in Louisville. (2-4) and McCracken helped Madonna (11-7) came out (Farmington), senior Mike After splitting a Saturday MU to the first-game 7-0 tri swinging, scoring runs in each Hand (Farmington Hills), doubleheader, the Crusaders umph. Combining for the two- CLOTHING! of the first four innings to freshman Pedro Guerrero and scored three runs in the top of hit shutout were junior lefty build a commanding 9-2 freshman Keith Lelli. the ninth to come away with a Eric Wendling (five innings, advantage over the Warriors. For Rochester (4-7), 6-3 triumph on Sunday. two hits) and Brodowsky. Just for good measure, the Birmingham Brother Rice Junior catcher Garrett Junior right-hander Ryan Crusaders then put a 12-spot alum Jeff Pickens went 2-for-4 Ignasiak (Waterford) delivered Bardoni was the tough-luck on the scoreboard in the sixth and scored a run. a bases-loaded two-run single loser in the 3-1 nightcap. He to take a 21-2 margin into the Taking the loss for the to left to break a 3-3 tie and allowed one run and three hits final stages. then Luttman followed with an Warriors was Joey Watros, who in 5.1 innings, but walked six We are in urgonf need of clothing. The Crusaders belted four gave up the first nine runs. RBI single to center. batters. Clean out your closets and make a difference! homers, two each by sopho All in all, 13 Madonna play Hand pitched two scoreless Madonna took an early 1-0 more right-fielder Scott Boyer ers contributed to the 19-hit innings of relief for the victory, lead on an RBI double to left- Register for a chance to win a (3-3, five RBI) and junior first attack. Also with two hits were but Madonna received a ster center by Ignasiak, but the Wii video game system or other prizes! baseman John McCracken (2- senior third baseman Gary ling performance from junior Crusaders could only muster Winners will be announced 4-30-07. You can 6, four runs, five RBI). 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Smith helped his cause at the the second, fourth and sixth (Only the locations listed in.this ad}-\ up the offense Sunday, drop Senior right-hander Jerry plate, going 2-for-4 with a dou innings. North scored in the ping a doubleheader to host Smith pitched five solid ble and a triple; he scored two second and sixth innings. Bethel College (Ind.). innings to earn the win. He runs. Jeff Girgen and Fraser Matt Cole was 2-for-4 with a The Crusaders (13-8) lost the struck out seven, walked two chipped in RBI singles. pair of singles for the Raiders, who opener 1-0, managing just a and allowed four of North's five The Raiders used a handful also made their season debut Subscribe to the Observer - call (866) 88-PAPER single in COLLEGE SOFTBALL 0¾86°- inning by sophomore left-fielder Mary Parents of Preschoolers: Kate Setta. Madonna senior pitcher Shannon Noder Learn What Your Child lYeeds to deserved a better fate, allowing just one run on four hits in six innings. Know Rt^hre Kindergarten Bethel (8-6) then scored four runs in the bottom of the fifth - with the help of two MU errors - to eke out a 6-4- win in the Free Seminar nightcap. The Pilots entered the frame down 4-2 but scored an For Parents of Kids Ages 2-4 unearned run and then went ahead on a two-run double by Friday, April 20, 2007 11:00-11:45 a.m. designated hitter Brittney Fisher. Madonna looked good early on, going ahead 3-0 in the fourth on At Michigan Elite Gymnastics Academy run-scoring singles by sophomore catcher Danielle Richardson (2- • Critical Information to Help Your Child Prepare for School for-3), freshman firstbasema n Caiuyn Sidor (Livonia Churchill) • Child Development Charts for You to Follow and freshmanthir d baseman Brittney Scero (Canton). • Educational Activity Sheets for Your Child to Do at Home After Bethel answered with two runs to cut MU's lead to 3- 2, the Crusaders scored in the top of the fifth on a sacrifice fly You'd Be Cra Miss This! by sophomore shortstop Tedi Johnston (2-for-2). FREE BABYSITTING.. Your kids can take a free class while you're in the seminar! Also tallying two hits each in the game for the Crusaders was junior right-fielder Heather CALX. ]VOW (248) 474-7778 TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT... Richardson (Canton). Madonna is slated to play a TO»YUMITEI> SFLkTEVG!? doubleheader beginning at 1 p.m. Saturday against visiting 24&01 Hallwood Court, Farmington Hills, MI* 248-474-7778* www.megft-gyrn.com Cornerstone. (LW) Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, March 29; 2007' www.hometownHfe.com SPORTS ROUNDUP Whalers rally for win on road vs. Storm Senior men's golf competitive select division for those members of their high A general membership meet school baseball teams along Sean O'Connor's power play rallied to take the game over, 10:57, taking Brett Bellemore's Thomas McColIum got a glove on, ing for the Livonia Senior with a non-select division for goal at 14:24 of the second outshooting Guelph, 44-14, pass from the right point in the but the puck trickled over the line. Men's Golf League will be at 9 youths currently not playing period snapped a 3-3 tie and over the final forty minutes. Guelph zone and one-timing a Daniel Ryder and Sean O'Connor a.m. Saturday, April 21 at the for their respective high school shot from the lower rim of the scored the other Plymouth goals. the Plymouth Whalers came all Plymouth outshot Guelph, 48- Jamie Arniel and Matt Kennedy Civic Park Senior Center, 15218 squad. the way back from a 3-0 deficit 28, in the game. left circle. O'Connor capped Farmington Road, Livonia. Rosters may be limited. good Plymouth pressure on a scored for Guelph. to defeat the Guelph Storm, 5- Guelph built their 3-0 lead Guelph outshot Plymouth, 34-26, The $25 registration fee Early registration is encour 3, in Game 2 of the best-four- on power plays - Pottruff, roof power play at 14:24 when he with Whalers goaltender Michal includes a $15 ticket to the aged and forms are available in rammed home a rebound from of-seven Ontario Hockey ing a shot from the slot at Neuvirth recording his first OHL annual awards banquet. the high school business a hard Jared Boll shot from the playoff victory in stopping 32-of-34 League Western Conference 10:26 of the first period, slot. Membership is open to all male offices. Coaches are also want Quarterfinal game played Arniel, in tight at the left shots. residents of Livonia who are 62 ed for both divisions. Sunday night before 3,811 at doorstep at 17:26 of the first Sestito scored the only goal Plymouth (49-14-2-3,103 points) years of age and older. For more information, call the Guelph Sports and period and Doughty, hard shot of the third period to close the finished 25 points ahead of Guelph League play begins Tuesday, George Coram at (248) 478- scoring at 10:42. (33-23-3-9, 78 points) in the regular Entertainment Centre. from the slot at 2:55 of the sec season standings, but the Storm built May 1 and is scheduled 5071 or Curt Kreutzfeld at The victory extended the ond period. PLYMOUTH 3, GUELPH 2 (OT): Evan a 2-1 lead in the first period on goals through Tuesday, July 31. (734) 522-5413. Whalers' lead in the series to 2- Collins started the Plymouth Brophey's goal at 2:14 of overtime by Arniel (0:50) and Kennedy There are five handicapped O. comeback in the second period snapped a 2-2 tie and the Plymouth (17:05) sandwiched around flights. You must play at least Girls fastpitch Dan Collins led the by scoring twice in the span of Whalers came from behind to defeat O'Conner's marker at 10:08. 10 nine-hole rounds during the Registration for the 2007 Plymouth attack with two 38 seconds - slamming home a the Guelph Storm in Game 1 of the After a scoreless second period, the league year to establish a hand Westland Lightning girls fast- goals, while James Neal, Tom rebound from the left wing at OHL first-round playoff series Whalers tied the game at 13:21 of the icap and be eligible to partici pitch Softball program (ages 8- played Saturday night before 2,832 third period when Ryder batted Sestito and O'Connor scored 9:05 of the second period and at the Compuware Sports Arena. pate in the flight championship 16) is being held from 7-9 p.m. singles. Ryan Pottruff, Jamie then deflecting Wes home a rebound out in front of the tournament beginning in Wednesdays and 10 a.m. until Brophey took Chris Terry's pass Guelph goal after McColIum made Arniel and Drew Doughty Cunningham's point shot from from center ice and skated over the stops on Dan Collins and James Neal. August. noon Saturdays at the replied for Guelph. the hashmarks at 9:43. Guelph blue line. That set the stage for Brophey's For more information, call Westland Youth Athletic After being outshot, 14-4, in Neal scored his first of the He took a shot from the top of the game-winning goal. league president Tom Amadori Association Compound, 6050 the first period, the Whalers playoffs to tie the game at left circle that Guelph goaltender at (734) 261-4718; or league Farmington Road, Westland. secretary Don Hooper at (734) Birth certificates are 464-6975. required. For more information, call Drop in H.S. hockey (734) 421-0640; or visit High school drop in hockey www.wyaa.org. FROM PAGE B1 will be available from 3:30-5 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays Soccer signup "Tom actually works on shots at Eddie Edgar Arena, 33841 Registration is underway for like that in practice," said Lyndon, Livonia. the Livonia YMCA spring soc Plymouth head coach Mike The fee is $8 per player. It is cer for boys and girls ages 3-8, Vellucci. "He's been great for us limited to 24 players and four along with boys and girls. all year. Whenever he gets the goalies. under-9, -10 and -11. puck in front of the net like he All players must show their The season runs April 14 did tonight, he's very dangerous." high school I.D., read and sign through June 2 and fees vary. The Whalers' penalty-killing a rules form, along with a lia For more information, call unit ranked right up there with bility waiver form. (734) 261-2161. Sestito in terms of effectiveness as it snuffed out ll-of-12 short- Hockey skills camp Komen Bowl-a-Thon handed situations. Following a Livonia Churchill will stage a Livonia Clarenceville High calm and uneventful opening summer skills hockey camp School varsity girls and boys 20 minutes, the overhead from 8-9:30 p.m., Monday bowling coach Pam Jones will scoreboard" at Compuware was through Friday, July 16-20; hold a fimd-raiser as she par lit up like a Christmas tree for and from 9-10:30 a.m., July ticipates in the Susan G. most of the second and third 23-27, for grades 9-12 (fall of Komen for the Cirre~3=day; 60- stanzas during which flashing 2007). mile walk for breast cancer. neon "No vacancy" signs would You must pre-register with The bowling fundraiser will have been appropriate for the Community Education. be at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 12 penalty boxes. For more information, e- at Country Lanes, 30250 W. "We've worked all year on mail Churchill coach Pete Nine Mile Road, Farmington our penalty-killing and it has Mazzoni at Pmazzon@livo- Hills. ___ shown in the games," said BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER nia.kl2.mi.us. The cost is $20 per person Vellucci. "The most important Michal Neuvirth makes the stop for the Whalers, who blasted Guelph Tuesday night at Compuware Arena, 7-1, to take a (includes bowling, mystery thing you need to kill penalties commanding 3-0 lead in the Ontario Hockey League playoff series. ' Need pom coach games, pizza). is a great goalie and we have Livonia Stevenson High Reservations are required. two of them." the referees to measure James referring to stick-gate. "It kind left before the intermission. School has an opening for a For more information, call Getting the nod between the Neal's stick immediately after of set the tone for (Guelph), Guelph sliced its deficit to 3- varsity pom pon head coach. Jones at (248) 476-3201. pipes on Tuesday for Plymouth he was whistled for a two- too, because I think their play 1 on Rafael Rotter's power-play For more information, call was Michael Neuvirth, who minute penalty. If the men in ers realized it was a desperate lamp-lighter with 17:07 to play Stevenson athletic director Lori WYAA registration also started the opener before stripes ruled that the stick's act and it kind of demoralized in the second. However, Sestito Hyman at (734) 744-2894. Registration for the 39th giving way to Jeremy Smith for curvature was beyond legal them when they didn't get any subdued any momentum the season for Westland Youth Game 2 on Sunday. The Czech limits, the Whalers would have thing out of it." visitors may have envisioned Athletic Association baseball Republic native was brilliant, been assessed a second two- Plymouth struck first on with a goal off a rebound at the The 11th annual Livonia and softball is underway and stopping 34-of-35 shots. minute penalty, giving the Jared Boll's off-the-post goal 8:12 mark of the second. Hockey Association golf outing runs through March 31 at the Neuvirth's most impressive Storm a 5-on-3 advantage. 7:19 into the opening period. He O'Connor (from McGinnis will be Friday, June 15, at the WYAA's Lange Compound, save came with 2:55 left to play Initially, the referees said the was assisted by Evan Brophey. and Dan Collins) and Sestito Links of Novi Golf Course. 6050 Farmington Road (north when he stoned a two-on-none stick was OK. However, after Neal doubled the lead to 2-0 (two) found the back of the net The foursome scramble of Ford Road). Guelph breakaway. Seven sec Guelph coach Dave Barr insist when he maneuvered through in the third period. begins with bag drop at 9 a.m. The WYAA offers programs onds later, Sestito scored his ed on a re-check, the refs re- three Guelph defenseman Plymouth outshot Guelph, followed by 10 a.m. registra including: T-Ball (ages 5-6), third power-play goal of the measured and ruled that it was before back-handing a floater 58-35, after getting outshot 12- tion. A shotgun start follows at Coach-Pitch with machine (7- night to close the scoring. an illegal piece of equipment. past McColIum with 6:11 left in 10 in the opening, period. 11 a.m. 8),jMustang (9-10), Bronco (11- Desperate times required Unfazed, the Whalers killed the opening period. In celebration of signing his The cost for golf and dinner is 12), Pony (13-14), Colt (15-16), desperate measures for the off the Storm's two-man The Whalers' first-period first pro contract, Sestito $125 (dinner only $35). Included Palomino (17-18), along with Storm 23 seconds into the advantage. onslaught continued when pledged to take his teammates in the cost is 18 holes (with cart), girls slow-pitch and fastpitch third period. With a 4-1 deficit "I think that fired us up a lit Ryan McGinnis scored from out to dinner. hot dog lunch at the turn, and a softball. looming over their heads, the tle bit, especially after we killed Wes Cunningham and Sean "But only after I get my first barbecue steak dinner. Prizes For more information, call Guelph coaching staff asked the penalties" said Vellucci, O'Connor with just 15.9 seconds check," he said, smiling. will be awarded to the winners (734) 421-0640 during normal for longest drive and closest to business hours or 10 a.m. until the pin. You can also purchase noon Saturday and 7-9 p.m. 50-50 raffle tickets. Wednesdays; leave a message). All payments much be You can also visit received by June 8. www.wyaa.org. For more information, call On Tuesday, Columbus seventh hat trick of the season. power-play goals. He also led (734) 422-5172; or visit livoni- announced the signing of "Columbus still had a year to the Whalers with four short- ahockey.org. The Bernie Carbo Pro Plymouth Whalers' left wing sign me, so there wasn't a lot of handed goals and was sixth on Secrets Baseball Academy will Tom Sestito to a three-year pressure to get things done the club in points. signup be staging individual, small entry-level contract. right away." He helped lead Plymouth to Registration for Livonia group and team skills session Sestito was Columbus' third Sestito, 19, tallied 42 goals a 49-14-2-3 regular-season Baseball-Softball Association in power pitching, hitting and pick (85th overall) in the 2006 and 22 assists with 135 penalty record, which was tops in the Colt (ages 15-16) and Palomino fielding. 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Value of bonus will be reported to the IRS for tax purposes. www.hometownlife.com Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, March 29,2007 (LW) B5 Harrison's hat trick trumps Patriots get late goal BYDANO'MEARA the clock gave Harrison a 2-1 STAFF WRITER halftime lead. to nip CrestWood, 1-0 As the Glenn goalie was Farmington Hills Harrison coming out to cut down the Junior forward Molly improved to 2-0 in girls soccer angle, Wong knocked the ball Perkins' goal in the 70th GIRLS SOCCER Tuesday with a 5-2 victory over to left, went around the keeper minute was the difference visiting Westland John Glenn. and shot a long ball to the net corner kick and free kick the rest Monday as host Livonia of the way. Stevenson mounted The game was stopped with for her second goal. Franklin launched its. girls heavy second-half offensive pres 17:05 remaining in the second Rennie Jones made it 3-1 f soccer season with a 1-0 vic sure, creating several chances, but half due to bad weather as a early in the second half tory over Dearborn Heights could not convert. thunderstorm passed through (35:36), following up a shot by Liz Tokarsky, returning from r Crestwood. the area. The result will stand Riley Steen with a hard shot to Kelly Powers, a junior an illness after missing the as a completed game. the right corner of the net. forard, set up the goal when Pioneer match, gave the Spartans Sophomore Kendal Wong Wong's third goal at 33:35 she dribbled down the side "a great boost defensively" scored a hat trick for the was unassisted, and Steen's line, made a cut-back move according to coach Chris Pinta. Hawks, who have their first shot to the right top corner "We played well tonight," he and served it into the bos said, "and tonight we had plenty, OAA Division III game tonight capped the Harrison scoring at where Perkins placed it home. we just couldn't covert." at West Bloomfield. 30:23. "We started well, but it PIONEER 4, STEVENSON 0: Ann "I can tell you we're pretty Jones took over as the was obvious we had a bit of Arbor Pioneer scored four times excited (about being'2-0)," Harrison goalie with 26 min nerves or uneasiness," within a 15-minute span in the Harrison coach Stacy Punzal utes left. Glenn capitalized on a Franklin coach Jen Barker first half Friday night to spoil said. "It's nice to be on the win defensive breakdown at 24:02 said. "As the game went on, host Livonia Stevenson's season ning end at the beginning of for its second goal by Megan we got more and more com opener. the season. - Nikula from Ashley Bailey. fortable. The girls started to Brooke TJfer's hat trick carried the Pioneers against a somewhat "It really builds momentum "We were very unfocused move the ball around and short-handed Spartan team going into division play. It when the game started," Punzal realize that if they would which had only five returning helps build confidence for our said. "It took us about 15 min relax, and do what we starters in the lineup due to young players and team unity." utes to get in the game. . worked on in practice, injury and illness. John Glenn (0-2) scored first "(The Hawks) settled down things would fall into place." Eight players were making at 27:44 in the first half when and started working well The match was halted for their varsity debuts, including Margie Shup knocked in a together. We started sending 30 minutes because of light three freshmen. loose ball following a direct through balls and making over ning with 27 minutes to play. "I thought the game started kick before Harrison goalie lap runs, and that's what "We were able to get the out very well for us as we went Allison liberty could control it. opened up the game for us. game right back at the tempo back-and-forth with Pioneer, TOM HOFFMEYER i STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER even generating the first solid Kendal Wong scored her first "Things started to click after we had left off at," Barker opportunity," Stevenson coach goal at 24:20 after taking a they scored their first goal. It \ I i junior Kelly Avery gets to the ball before her Westland John Glenn said. "For our first night out, Chris Pinta said. "We were tough, through ball from Janel Carter, just took us sometime to settle «d....*J. / Tuesday night at Harrison. The 2-0 Hawks won the rain-shortened I'm pleased with how we going toe-to-toe with them for and her second with 10:05 on in." game, 5-2. looked and our result." the first 25 minutes. STEVENSON 1, SALINE 1: In a non- "Then, they knocked a ball conference match Monday, from the left flank into our box, Livonia Stevenson (0-1-1) and the where some miscommunication THE WEEK AHEAD host Hornets (0-0-1) battled to a in our backline left (Brooke) Ufer draw. wide open. Brittany (Vella) came PREP BASEBALL GIRLS SOCCER Wayne vs. Taylor Truman Both goals came in the first half. offher line and got a piece of her Thursday, March 29 Thursday, March 29 at Woodlands-Van Buren, 3 p.m, At the four-minute mark, Wash. Christian at Huron Valiey, 4:30 p.m. Bishop Foley at Ladywood, 5:30 p.m. John Glenn at Edsel Ford, 3:15 p.m. attempt, but Brooke followed and Taken Mergian came out of a Friday, March 30 Friday, March 30 GIRLS LACROSSE finished to put Pioneer up l-O." Franklin at Garden City, 4 p.m. Clarenceville at Wayne, 5 p.m. • Saturday, March 31 scramble just outside Saline's 18- Ufer added two more goals Lathrup at Clarenceville, 4:30 p.m. Churchill at A.A. Pioneer, 5:30 p.m. Ladywood Tournament, 9 a.m. yard box and tucked a shot neatly before the half, while Mikki Saturday, March 31 Novi at Stevenson, 7 p.m. MEN'S COLLEGE BASEBALL into the corner for Stevenson's Dennis added another when she (all doiibleheaders) Saturday, March 31 Saturday, March 31 only goal. buried a slotted ball into the John Glenn at Farmington, 11 a.m. Ladywood at Notre Dame Prep, 1 p.m. Madonna vs. Siena Heights The Spartans missed a chance to upper corner. Wyandotte at\Wayne, 11 a.m. BOYS TRACK & FIELD at Hitch Ballpark {2),1 p.m. go up 2-0 after Victoria Slavin was "We were better defensively the Churchill at Thurston, noon Thursday, March 29 Sunday, April 1 tripped inside the box after a nice second half, limiting Ann Arbor Novi at Stevenson, noon. Annapolis at Clarenceville, 4 p.m. Madonna at Siena Heights (2), J p.m. . through ball from Kat Griffith, who had to only a couple of opportuni Franklin at Allen Park, 1p.m. Saturday, March 31 WOMEN'S COLLEGE SOFTBALL ' missed the penalty kick. ties," Pinta said. "Catherine GIRLS SOFTBALL Patriot Invitatona! at Franklin, 9 a.m. Saturday, March 31 Kellie Stepaniak's direct free Fitzimraons (Pioneer's keeper) had Thursday, March 29 Huron Relays at EMU, 10 a.m. Madonna vs. Cornerstone kick outside the 18 wrapped to make three to four solid saves." Stevenson at Dearborn, 4 p.m. GIRLS TRACK & FIELD at MU University Park (2), 1 p.m. around Stevenson's wall for Rachel Simari finished in goal Friday, March, 30 Thursday, March 29 Sunday, April 1 Saline's lone goal midway during the second half for the Novi at Franklin (2), 4 p.m. Annapolis at Clarenceville, 4 p.m. Madonna at Siena Hts. (2), 1 p.m. through the first half to knot the Spartans. Lathrup at Clarenceville, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 31 ONTARIO HOCKEY LEAGUE PLAYOFFS game at 1-all. "Pioneer is a very solid team," Saturday, March 31 Patriot Invitational at Franklin, 9 a.m. Thursday, March 29 Stevenson goalkeeper Rachel Pinta said. "They are experienced (all doubleheaders) Huron Relays at EMU, 10 a.m. Whalers at Guelph Storm, 7 p.m. Simari made the initial stop, but all oyer the field. I was proud of Garden City at Stevenson, 11 a.m. BOYS TENNIS Saturday, March 31 (if necessary) an unfortunate hop landed the Whalers vs. Guelph Storm how well my girls fought to the Redford Union at Franklin, 11 a.m. Friday, March 30 ball in the net. Wyandotte at Wayne, 11 a.m. Wayne at Taylor Truman, 4 p.m. at Compuware Arena, 7:05 p.m. end, never giving up. We'll learn The Spartans gave up only a Huron Valley at Lutheran N'west, 11 a.m. GIRLS GOLF Sunday, April 1 (if necessary) from this and move on." Thursday, March 29 Whalers at Guelph Storm, 6:30 p.m. Selection may vary by store, ©2007 by Lowe's. All rights reserved. Lowe's and the gable design are registered trademarks of LF, LLC. 6390 W2907LOW3568W (*) Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, March 29,2007 www.hometownlife.com EIOWN wSwWZwSwBlSBSK^^ _.«. ^ 3000's Open Houses 3030 ! fc / m 1 I.L .iLr* ILLS LIVONIA - Open Sat-Sun 1-4 WALK TO BIRMINGHAM LPb.laJM.Ar , * 18221 University Park, 1300 From this Bioomfieid contem NEED A POLE Real Estate 18114 Buckingham sq.ft. condo, 2 bdrm, 1 1/2 porary surrounded by acres of BARN?! *^ifl- W off Southfield, S/14 Mile bath. New kitchen & bath. 3 yr woods and Rouge River. 30X40 pole barn plus a well ""WTti^K:^- PS* fc* m • Townhouse/Condo old furnace/air/hot water. Heat Town & Country Condo alternative is 3200 sq. designed brand new home on 3809...... HSIBOS 3CT-. ...Roys! 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V) (246) 474-032(½ (*) Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, March 29,2007 www.hometownlife.com Observer. ^Ircentnc IETOWN ^S?!mxM^MSmB!mmmmsm^m; Apartments/ Apartments/ Apartments/ Apartments/ Apartments/ Aparimenls/ Unfurnished Unfurnished Unfurnished Unfurnished Unfurnished Unfurnished FARMINGTON HILLS NOVI-MAIN STREET AREA. GARDEN CITY, FIRST MO. PLYMOUTH Walled Lake Westland Park Apts. Westland 1 BDRM 1 MONTH FREE! RENT FREE Quiet, remodeled Up to 3 mos. free rent! SAVE $1200 Spacious 1 & 2 bdrm. Laundry SPECIAL: VENOY PINES APTS. 2 bdrm., heat & water incl., 1 & 2 Bdrm Apts. Washer/ IN RENT AYR.* in unit. Water & carport incl. Dryer, Private Entrance & $250 Security Deposit* RENT A pets welcome. 248-474-3005 PLYMOUTH PARK APTS. S575-S700. (586)254-9511 Balcony. 248-348-0626 EHO plus 1st Month Free Rent Starting 40325 Plymouth Rd. §0 Ajwtnssi&IMsrriisteiS .Office/Retail Bases GARDEN CITY-Lg one bdrm. 2 BDRM. At $595 FARMINGTON HILLS Newly decorated. Heat, water, NOVI 1 bedroom • 2 Bdrm, 1 Vz bath #10 tete&fumished 4230 €o!$«t#teiStriai ANNGiE APIS. appliances incl. $535 + sec. Need space? Heat & water included TOWNHOMES or FOR THE NEWLY RENOVATED #20 Condos/RH^teses iM UodFMfiW FREE HEAT! 1 bedroom 734-464-3847/734-261-6863 We have it! 'With approved credit* • 1 Bdrm KITCHENS & BATHS • Walled Lake schools, 4300 Gsrsga/I^llnl Smr@ga $505. 9 Mile/ Middlebelt Very large 1 & 2 bedroom 734-416-5840 4030 Duptes large closets, cats/ • 1 & 2 bedroom apts, GARDEN CITY Spacious up apts from $699. Unique 4E40 Fists 4400 .Warned To HBBJI 248-478-7489 small dogs ok some with fireplace dated 1 bdrm, air, deck, stor decor, Novi schools, large 4850 Hemes For %if 4*10.. ...Wgn-ted "e Rsnf Plymouth (248) 624-6606 EHO' RATE AS A • Clubhouse FARMINGTON HILLS age room, laundry. FREE heat patios /balconies, full size "some restrictions apply. (734)261-7394 « tMont/Wasrtei Rsson Properly Apartments available for & water. $599. 248-346-6108 washer/dryers, carports avail SHELDON PARK 1 BDRM. Hemes R*#3l 48Q0 Rjrffee Raniai month to month or 1 yr. lease able and much more! EHO www.yorkcommunitles.com from only $799. APARTMENTS 4870 f&$tjH»Reffi& 4580 Seftsl Apsy LINCOLN PARK Tree Top Meadows WAYNE A $8 MOVE-IN! Creekside Apts. Deluxe 1 & 2 bedrooms. Michigan/Merriman, 1 bdrm, $575 485B ,Msb!!e HSJTT* Sites 4S70 PropsfiytefcgefnsiS 10 Mile W/of Meadowbrook 248-474-4400. E.H.O. Starting at $399 a month. Spacious 1 & 2 bdrms. newly updated. Free heat & Westland 248-348-9590 C/A. Carport. Pool. ' Security Deposit • Le^se/Oplion To 3«y Quiet, private balcony's, water. $485/mo.734-459-1160 From $565 $200 Farmington Hills PLYMOUTH 1 bdrm, washer/ ....HauKsSfegS^ia storage, laundry, ceiling "50% off 1st 3 Months WAYNE FOREST KENDALLWOOD fans w/ lights & blinds. dryer, stove, fridge, $595/mo. 2 Bedroom, 1.5 bath ....Ccwa!sK$n?Cs alfcCtl can visit u • a s • m m e.com www.hometowhlife.com Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, March 29,2007. (*) FARMINGTON HILLS Orchard/ GARDEN CITY 1 bdrm upper FARMINGTON HILLS-2 bdrm, LIVONIA, Attractive 3 bdrm Taylor/Westland-Best 2 bdrm GARDEN CITY - Non-smok FARMINGTON - DOWNTOWN 14, spacious, 1381 sq.ft. cor flat, private entrance, appli 1 hath, approx. 1000 sq.ft., 4 brick ranch, garage, finished houses. Wood firs & updates. ing. Studio Bsmt. Apt., sepa 2 & 3 rm, 400 & 500 sq.ft. win No matter what you're ner, 2 bdrm, 2 bath. Broker. ances, garage & storage. car garage. Immediate occu bsmt, option to buy available. Also apt., Dearborn Heights. rate entrance. Berber carpet. dowed offices, low gross rent, looking for, a new 248-388-2137,248-349-8675 $525/mo„ $800 move-in. pancy. $800. 313-368-8028 S950. 248-788-1823 Haze! Park. 248-974-5469 S400/mo. 734-377-2511 best location. 248-476-2050 313-525-1871 ' home, a new job, FARMINGTON HILLS WESTLAND 2 bdrm. fenced. LIVONIA Beautiful 3 bdrm, 3 LIVONIA Rent/option to buy 3 GARDEN CITY Sleeping, room, FARMINGTON HILLS Clean . 2 bdrm. with garage. Carpet & new paint. Mb appli a new car, or maybe bath. 2 level spacious 2,225 GARDEN GITY- ALL NEW! bdrm. exc. cond. 1000 sq. ft., furnished. Drug '-free, Work S800/mo. Todd. ances. No pets. $600/mo. -;- Office Space sq. ft. at 6 & NewbLirgh Rd. 1 bdrm, gas, laundry & lawn extra Ig. 2.5 car. fenced yd., ing male. S85/wk. security. a contractor to work on 248-449-6263, Broker. S900 sec. 33805 Casco Ct. Small suites avail. Laurel Woods, $1500/mo. service, $650, 1st mo free. c/a. $890/mo. 734-612-6991 734-731-265.7, 734-427-2778 that new home....your Pets neg. 734-432-0303 734-722-4317. Several locations 734-748-1866 734-216-2615 FARMINGTON HILLS - Cute 2 vww.tsrbergdesign.com/rent LIVONIA Spacious 3 bdrm. Great Rates, incl. utilities. search ends here in bdrm brick ranch, finished WESTLAND- 2 bdrm home, NORTHVILLE or PLYMOUTH 1.5 bath, nice subdivision. NORTHVILLE CONDO. 2 bsmt, kitchen appliances, newer carpet, fenced yard, Downtown. 1st week with full CERTIFIED REALTY INC. your Classifieds! C/A. option to buy. $1195/mo. bdrm., 2 bath, washer& dryer, option. $750, 248-788-1823 nice area. S600/mo. + sec. deposit. Furnished sleeping 248-471-7100 1 car garage. $1.200/mo, Homes For Rent 4050] Agent/owner. 586-707^9406 rooms. Newly decorated. $85 248-344-2822 248-348-4796 248-379-9564 FARMINGTON HILLS Re weekly. Security deposit. -579-SELL NORTHVILLE 2 br Appliances, FARMINGTON HILLS BLOOMFIELD HILLS Charm modeled 4 bdrm, 3 bath, Ig WESTLAND 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath 734-355-6453, 248-305-9944 bsmt. storage. $1.025/mo. (7355) PLYMOUTH -1 bdrm, 1 bath, ing guest house. 1350 sq.ft. yard, 2 car. $1395/mo. Photos ranch. New kitchen & carpet. Retail Space Avail. April 1st (248)349-5237 garage, balcony, heat, laun fireplace, 2/3 bdrm, 1 bath, at: elodge.net 248-872-3572 Basement, garage, c/a. REDFORD 1500 sq. ft., Jg. liv ' Great Exposure. dry, no smoking / no pets. ail appliances, 4 beautiful $1150/month. 248-346-6108 ing room, • extra storage, 1300 or 1750 sq.ft. GARDEN CITY- 2 bdrm lower NORTHVILLE -4 bdrm, living $720/mo. (734)455-1487 acres of gardens. Share pool. house privileges. $110/wk. unit, bsmt, private entrance, & dining rooms, family room WESTLAND 36059 Farragut. 3 Excellent Rates. $1500. 248-644-3147 incl. utilities and satellite ROCHESTER- 2300 sq.ft. on inct. all appliances & util. w/fireplace. 2 car. Beautiful Bdrm, bungalow, florida cable. 313-820-0964 CERTIFIED REALTY INC. sub. 8 Mile & Haggerty, near Great Oaks Golf Course, 2car CANTON 3 bdrm, family room, $900 +dep., 313-561-9240 room, carport. $700/mo. 248-471-7100 garage. Great place. $1375/ x-ways. $1450. 248-888-8180 (734) 377-2630 SQUTHFIELD 2 separate avail, fireplace, garage, finished GARDEN CITY - 2 bdrm mo. 586-206-5976 bsmt, 1.5. bath. $1250/mo. w/ private entrances, 1 w/ pri GARDEN CITY- w/bsmt, pets neg. $750/mo. + OAK PARK - Cute 2 bdrm WHY PAY RENT? 100% Plymouth/Canton Schools • vate bath. Quiet, wooded. Single room offices from $175 ROYAL OAK TOWNHOUSE dep. Also 4 bdrm Inkster ranch, utility room, immediate Financing available. All credit Lease/buy option possible. Non-smoking. 248-352-4528 & office suites from $575. 2 bdrm, must see! Granite tops home w/bsmt. 734-658-3275 occupancy, option to buy considered. Free pre qualifica Pets neg. 313-949-1898 Utilities incl, 2nd floor. Ford & & more! $920. 248-895-0021 avail. $550,248-788-1823 tion Access National GARDEN CITY- brick ranch. Middlebelt. (734)422-1195 CANTON - 44055 Somerset. 4 Mortgage 1-800-853-8850 newly renovated, 3 bdrm, 2 PLYMOUTH Immaculate 3 S0UTHF1ELD bdrm colonial, 2 1/2 bath, Bank owned/Good standing LIVONIA -5 Mile/ Farmington Whatever the case bath, 2 car garage, c/a, new bdrm ranch, huge 2 car gar- 2 Bedrooms, 2 baths, carport, attached 2 car garage, 1st BBS Member/Code5 2 rm. offices w/ windows 330 paint/carpet/fioors, very clean. gage w/ opener, updated central air, pool. 1350 sq.ft., floor laundry, 1830 sq.ft.. sq. ft at S455/mo. 2nd floor. maybe... S1190/mo. 248-388-4770 kitchen/bath, c/a, all appli fireplace, huge yard. Applian $1600/mo. 248-381-2201 Vacation V Utilities incl. 734-422-2321 ances, washer/dryer, corner Brand MEW A/C Rooms ces and Utilities included. GARDEN CITY, Sharp remod lot, 9004 £!mhurst,S1150/mo. ReSort/Rentals TV/Phone / HBO/CABLE PLYMOUTH Office-retail Immediate Occupancy. De CANTON - Beautiful 4 bdrm, 3 eled 3 bdrm, hardwood/car Your area realtors S1,000/sec. 734-455-8889 LOW RATES space, presently lav; offices. posit required. Great access bath, built-in .whirlpool, great COTTAGES ON BEAUTIFUL pet, bsmt, $850/mo. + 1½ Many restaurants. $90O/mo. to ail major highways. $1400 schools. $1400/mo. Credit sec. Sec 8 ok. 734-397-8074 LAKE CHABLEVOIX 734-427-1300 and your 248-388-4808 check required. 734-432-5033 PLYMOUTH Old Village. 1 Livonia 734-453-5020 bdrm. 1 "bath, 1 car, fireplace, Call 231-536-7189 PLYMOUTH TWP. WESTLAND Condo -2 bdrm, 1 HOMES FOR RENT a/c, washer/dryer. $810/mo. + ww w. ced arrestresori. com Observer & Canton TRIPLE A DELUXE MOTEL Retail 1200 sq. ft. on Ann bath, hardwood floors. Newer sec. 1 yr. lease 734-459-0474 HOMES FOR RENT Located tn Canton ELK RAPIDS 100 ft Grand A/C, Jacuzzi in rooms, maid Arbor Rd. just West of Lilley appliances, partially finished Traverse beachfront w/deck, Eccentric "LOW MOVE-IN COST" Starting at PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP service. HBO. Low daiiy/wkly in Plymouth Twp. Good visi bsmt. Sec. 8 avail. S695/mo.. sleeps 10, all appl. $2500/ $99 Security Dep.* 3 bdrm, 1.5 Oath, fireplace, rates. bility with over head door. Jeanne, 248-909-5010 week. No pets. 248-217-1417 3 bdrm, 2 bath, $699/mo. $699/mo, $0 large fenced yd. Avail, immed. Sunrise Inn 734-427-1300 $1600/month plus utilities. HomeTown Tel-96 Inn 313-535-4100 All appliances and Application Fee 51095/mo. (248} 735-5464 GAYLORO - Beautiful historic #2616950 a/c included. Royal Inn 248-544-1575 BELA SIPOS Classifieds are Sharp 3 Bdrm, 2 Bath lodge on Otsego Lake. 8 bed PLYMOUTH - Walk to K-8 Fairlane . 248-347-9999 734-669-5813.734-747-7888 m Pets Welcome homes from 924 sq.ft. rooms, stone fireplace, huge schools. 1850 sq.ft.. 3 bdrm. Relax Inn 734-595-9990 Reinhart Commercial 888-304-0078 Appliances included , yard, beach & large porch. i oady to help! CANTON 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, 2 bath, 2 car garage, C/A, cats SUN HOMES Pets welcome ALSO 4 bedroom chalet with Appliances. No pets. Ford/ OK. $15O0/mo. 734-788-2922 WAYNE- Room for Rent. Nice,' COLLEGE PARK ESTATES Ask about our specials lake access, dock. Wkly Sheldon area. $850/mo. Call clean, quiet environment. 51074 Mott Rd. Call Sandy at Sun Homes rental. 313-883-1804 Look for the 248-514-0585 BEDFORD 20449 Woodworth. House privileges. $450 mo. (Between Geddes & Mich (888)372-9017 3 bdrm, air, full bsmt. Pets Utilities incl. 734-674-5666 Ave. off Ridge Road). "Offer expires 3/31/07 living. Quarters To NORTHVILLE neg. $975/mo. with option. 4120] realtor who is Quiet Farmhouse Duplex 1 Skyline/Clayton Retailer Exclusive Skyline/ Call: 734-461-3155 O'lfice/R'eta'il" Space For j Bedroom, bath, laundry facili ,*(Exp. 3-31-07) Clayton Retailer a member of BEDFORD - 3 bdrm brick, 2.5 CANTON- Roommates want Renl/Lease ties. $650 + gas & electric. HOWELL- LAKE ACCESS 248-348-3533 bath, dining room, finished ed. 2200 sq. ft. 4 bdrm. 2 BR, Now Avail! 1404 3rd bsmt, garage, C/A, option Storage, remodeled, 2 car. BIRMINGHAM, 912 sq.ft avail. the DEARBORN HEIGHTS Ave. $875/mo + 1st & last. hometownlife.com NORWAYNE, 2 bdrm. Updated avail. $900,248-788-1823 $425/mo. 248-921-2904 Newly remodeled .building in 2 bdrm, fridge & stove, imme Fax credit report, drivers kitchen & bath. New carpet, railroad district on Cole St. diate occupancy. $695/mo. license, & ref to: 517-223- FARMINGTON fresh painted. Utility rm, good ROCHESTER HILLS Avail immed. (248) 765-0773 NATIONAL plus security. 734-525-0201 1026 or Call, 248-504-7358. location. $569, 313-475-8309 New Construction! Share a house, 9 & Orchard, REDFORD, Retail/office on 5 1700 sq. .ft. 3 bdrm, 2.5 $125/week, utilities included. BLOOMFIELD HILLS- 77 E. DEARBORN HEIGHTS, INKSTER - Sharp 3 bdrm Mils. Ample parking, 1300 ASSOCIATION baths on wooded lot. Close to 269-665-0228,734-818-6718 Long Lake Rd.. exec, office. NORWAYNE-4 bdrm unit for Remodeled 3 bdrm ranch, ranch, bsmt, immediate occu sq.ft/2400 sg. ft. remodeled. 3 rent. Large kitchen & utility town. No pets. Non-smoking. 170 or 290 sq.ft. office servic bsmt, garage, C/A, option to pancy, option to buy available. LIVONIA -Livonia Mall area, mo free rent. 313-541-7770 room. City certified. $800. $1200 mo. (248)656-7716 es avail. 248-540-8323 OF buy avail. $850,248-788-1823 $600, 248-788-1823 single male will share 3 bdrm 734-729-0612, 734-968-1283 home. $360 incl. utilities.. CANTON DETROIT- 12043 Minock, LIVONIA 3 bdrm. brick ranch, ROMULUS REDFORD TWP. REALTORS. . Call: 313-613-1552 Retail. 1500-3000 sq.ft. retail Plymouth & Evergreen, 2 bed 2bath, 1900sq.ft., fin.bsmt, Huge lot! 2 bdrm. $750/mo + Office Suites . space in new. building in 4040] room, basement, appliances, 2 car. $1700. security deposit. 400 sq. ft. -1670 sq.ft. Canton. On Michigan Ave. $475,00. 248-476-6498 D.&H Property 248-888-9133 734-459-5968 • 'Beautifully redecorated. Rooms For Rent between Haggerty & Lilley. Great Rates FERNDALE 1 bdrm upper. TAYLOR 3 bdrm tanch. All $16.90 per sq. ft. #2412466 DETROIT- 8075 Westwood, LIVONIA- 5/Farmington. 2 including utiliti Immaculate, spacious. Living Joy & Evergreen. $795 mo. 3 bdrm w/attached garage, Ig remodeled. §800/mo.+ sec. CANTON Furnished sleeping BELASIPOS CERTIFIED REALT & dining room, kitchen, bsmt, bedroom ranch, basement. fenced yard, c/a,all appliances. •Option/buy, land contract pos room, and bath, $75 per week. 734-669-5813,734-747-7888 (248) 471-71( REALTOR garage, $595. (248)855-6682 Sec. 8 ok. 248-476-6498 $950+sec. 734-421-1459 sible. 313-779-4732 (734) 397-2552 • Reinhart Commercial ifr' ¥* I ¢- - V i *, **• •*T W H — • lour i\ ccxiv S JlpiLUHMMVqi Located at 15 Mile and Telegraph Roads! BIRMINGHAM %^er>to£ APARTMENTS SPACIOUS 1,2 & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS • Heat Included GREAT NEW 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments • Huge Walk-in Closets CDW»1 Al fit ' I • Large Convenient Floor Plan »>rXj*j*fl&Si . | • Additional Storage • Cat Friendly • Individual Heat and A/C Controls J BedrOOIR JlfSt $490 ] • Water & Trash Removal Included g • Individual Storage Areas . _ . . *„.. 1 • Carport Included • BloomHeld Hills Schools 2 Bedrooms just $595 ci" Mi i*'i""jr' hfjr, MI*- • «•-»> •> JHB liunwind mmriimr—iMHf"—--- — -—-• WILLOW Tax Refund Rewards Spacious ONE and TWO bedroom extreme free applttauvn ft* with this ad! Your 2006 Tax $ could get you a ZERO security deposit makeover suites starting at $450/month! PLUS up to $600 OFF 1 year lease. S&ai&w/stft.- FREE HEAT & WATER, carpet and ceramic tile, solid maple Rent Includes: * Cooking Gas • Heat • Water binets, granite like countertops and new stainless steel appliances, an Immediate occupancy. Limited time offer* ioor pool, playground and picnic area and a new fitness center. 1673 Fairwood Drive • Westland, Ml 48185 Only mintues away from 1-275 and /-96/ 734-721-2500 (734) 728-0630 Don't 4*fe« Out- Call Today! j 1 [email protected] J£J >^ S^ Conditions may apply S *» \* iMiiMiiAiiiinTiilmn iihumwiMf i n Great Specials on 2 Bedrooms Call For Info! • No Application Fee your community and fill up those empty • $100 Security Deposit r lR*fc • Fitness Center apartments! This page is a great way to let future tenants know where you are • indoor/Outdoor Pool o m o WOODCREST VILLA C3 One Bedroom $600 • Two Bedrooms $670 Immediate Occupancy 734-261-8010 ^ f~ (*) Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, March 29,2007 www.tiometownlife.com ""•' •'•"'•'"• •" "''•" •' '•• •" ,-.,-;••>-• o ©bsctuer &tentrft IETOWNI1 ilriing/Home Decks/Patios/ Lawn, Gardening Painting/Decorating 1000] 103G] Housecleaning Sunrooms Maintenance Service Paperhangers AFFORDABLE & THOROUGH Affordable Custom Decks LIVONIA GUTTER AFFORDABLE HOUSECLEANING HIGHER STANDARD • PAINTING BY MICHAEL • Are HOME INSPECTIONS Lie. & ins. 23 yrs. exp. Cleaning, Repair, installation. Personal Hauling Service 20 yrs exp. Weekly or bi LAWN CARE, LLC \ HIGHEST QUALITY 734-338-9293, OR CALL Free Estimates Also Siding Repair. We clean out homes, attics, weekly. References provided. 734-502-7210,734-658-4877 •• . INTERIORS 734-536-7145 734-261-1614/248-442-2744 Insured 248-474-6910 basements, garages, offices, Call Jill: 734-664-7246 Lawn maint. Cleanups. Seasonal & Senior Rates you Mulch, Soil, Stone, Sod warehouses & anything else. •Staining'Textured Ceilings* Tree & Shrub trim & remove Affordable Custom Decks Handyman services available. Faux Finish 'Plaster/Drywall Building Remodeling Cmi Handyman M/F Landscaping Snow plowing, Salting. Lie. & Ins. 23 yrs. exp. Complete demolition from Repair • Wallpaper Removal Free Estimates Comm. Res. Insured. • Res/ Comm • Free Estimates in start to finish. Free est. 734-261-1614/248-442-2744 248-349-7499 734-464-8147 Interior Construction Inc. AA HANDYMAN 248-489-5955,248-521-8818 BROOKS LANDSCAPING Lawn Mower Blades Finish basements., bathrooms * Cert. Brick Paver Installer Basement DECK • WRAPS • STEPS • Sharpened and Balanced ** PAINTING & MORE! ** Kitchen, decks, & drywall Electric, plumbing, carpentry, • Retaining Walls. • More! $4.00, also Sharpened, scis need Waterproofing. POWERWASKING In Home Paint small bdrm $95. Paper Lie/Ins., Calt, 734-536-0830 paint, roofing. 248-217-6516 1045] Free consult. (734) 752-9720 Restaining and Treating. sors, chain saw blades, axes, removal/new texture. 20 yrs Care/Assistance hedge clippers, Gas and man WE CLEAN DRAIN TILES Int. "Don't Let Your Wood Rot" COMPLETE LANDSCAPING exp. Many ref. 734-664-6206 ABSOLUTELY DU-IT-ALL ual, Reo Mowers, Knives, etc. drains aren't necessary, also (313) 535-2735 Lie. & Ins. CERTIFIED CNA Looking for BY LACOURE SERVICES . of a Uretfiane crack injections. people who need assistance Call 248-345-6672, or We also do complete bsmts & Spring clean-ups, landscap Hydromist. (248)534-0215 btwn 5pm-11:30pm, Mon,- 248-4741161 1640] DECKS & SUNROOMS all other interior work incl. ing, grading, sodding, hydro- Sun. Yvonne: 734-377-3127 for more details CARPENTRY - Fin. Bsmts. 20 years exp. Lie. & Ins. Exc electrical, plumbing & painting seeding, all types retaining new Remodeling -Repairs- Decks ret. Satisfaction guar. 10% of! etc. Call Cell #248- 891-7072 EXPERIENCED NURSING walls, brick walks & patios. PROFESSIONAL OUTDOOR Absolutely Affordable Brick, Block & Cement 30 yrs. exp. Lie/Ins: thru April 1st. 248-431-1802 ASSISTANT AVAILABLE Drainage & lawn irrigation MAINTENANCE GARDEN CITY CONST. Calt John: 734-522-5401 systems, low foundations For private duty care under •Mowing -Edging 'Trimming •Roofing'Siding "Gutters ALL CEMENT WORK When seeking built up. Weekly lawn mainte car? FINISH CARPENTER contract. 313-334-8040 •Spring Clean-up 'Mulch Lie. Ins. BBB. 734-513-0099 Stamped, Brick Pavers. Electrical out the best nance. 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