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Annette Berry, will be dismissed ing him in the garage of Orlewicz's 2nd teen's trial set to start Monday when the plea becomes official at grandfather's Canton Township Letkemann's April 23 sentencing, home. Police say the pair then Alexander BY BRAD KADRICH Monday, pleaded guilty to the lesser court officials said. beheaded Sorensen and dumped Letkemann (left) OBSERVER STAFF WRITER charge in Wayne County Circuit Both Maria Miller, a spokes- his body in a Northville Township of Westland, Court Tuesday. woman for the Wayne County field, burning it to try to mask shown here at his Alexander Letkemann, the 18- The agreement includes sen- Prosecutor's Office, and identification. The head was then preliminary hearing year-old from Westland accused of tences of 20-30 years on the sec- Letkemann's attorney, Raymond thrown into the Rouge River, from with attorney helping kill a River Rouge man in ond-degree murder charge and 10 Cassar, declined to comment, citing where it was recovered a few days Raymond Cassar, November, has accepted a plea to a years on the mutilation charge. The a gag order imposed by Berry in the later. accepted a plea charge of second-degree murder in sentences would run concurrently. case. Orlewicz is scheduled to go on to second-degree the case. A felony murder charge, dismissed Letkemann and Jean Pierre trial on first-degree murder, felony murder Monday in Letkemann, who was scheduled at a preliminary hearing in 35th Orlewicz were arrested two days murder and mutilation of a corpse the death of Daniel to go to trial on first-degree murder District Court but reinstated by after the Nov. 7 murder of Daniel Sorensen. and mutilation of a corpse charges Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Sorensen and charged with kill- Please see PLEA, A3 FILE PHOTO Ex-convict tells police he Westland

BYDARRELLCLEM before fleeing in a car last Aug. OBSERVER STAFF WRITER 23, said Westland police Sgt.Ed Price. An ex-convict facing trial in Anderson, 47, admitted to a northern Michigan for the stab- Grand Traverse County Sheriff bing death of his former wife Department detective that he has confessed to robbing an robbed the Westland man, who 83-year-old man last August was attacked while he was help- at Willow Creek Apartments ing his wife get out of a car near in Westland, police have con- their Willow Creek residence, Price said. Jerry Jay Anderson, who is Anderson's confession facing trial in Grand Traverse prompted Price, accompanied County on charges he killed his by police Sgt. David Heater, to 67-year-old wife Gladys, con- drive to Grand Traverse County, fessed to robbing a Westland man and hitting him in the face Please see ROBBERY, A3

PHOTOS BY TOM HAWLEY | STArF PHOTOGRAPHER Kim Chau as JoJo and Doug Malcolm as Cat in the Hat rehearse the song, "It's Possible," from the musical "Seussical," which is being presented April 17-19 by the Wayne Memorial High School Theatrical Guild. BY DARRELL CLEM On Tuesday morning, OBSERVER STAFF WRITER Westland 18th District Judge Sandra Cicirelli arraigned An alert resident's quick Westland resident Gary action helped Westland police Hubbard, 37, on felony charges nab a suspect accused of break-, of breaking and entering, lar- BY SUE MASON ing into a drug rehab office ceny in a building and being a OBSERVER STAFF WRITER early Sunday near Merriman third-degree habitual offender. and Cherry Hill, police Lt. Dan A not-guilty plea was entered He maybe a beloved chil- . What: "Seussicaf," a musical Karrick said. for him. dren's author, but Dr. Seuss based on the stories and charac- A neighbor called police Cicirelli ordered Hubbard is moving up to high school ters found in 20 Or. Seuss stories. around 2:30 a.m. to report he jailed in lieu of a $20,000 cash/ - Wayne Memorial High Who: Presented by the Wayne had just seen a suspect smash surety bond and scheduled an School to be exact. Memorial Theatrical Guild. out a window and climb into April 10 preliminary hearing His storybook charac- When: 7 p.m. Thursday- a main office for Safe Step that will determine whether ters like Horton, Cat in the Saturday, April 17-19. Recovery, which offers hous- he should stand trial in Wayne Hat and the Grinch will ing and programs at numerous County Circuit Court. come to life on the stage Where: Wayne Memorial locations for recovering drug The charge of breaking arid of the school's Stockmeyer High School's Stockmeyer addicts and alcoholics. . entering is punishable by 10 Auditorium in the Theatrical Auditorium, on Glenwood west Police officers rushed to the years in prison with a convic- Guild production oiSeussical of Wayne Road, Wayne. scene and captured the suspect tion, while larceny carries a Thursday-Saturday, April What: Tickets are $8 for before he could get away with * four-year term. 17-19. students and $10 for adults. undisclosed contents from the However, Hubbard could face "I wanted to chose a play They're available at the door or Alyssa Lucas as Sour Kangaroo sings 'Biggest Blame Fool' about Horton office, Karrick said. a lengthier sentence, if con- that had a variety of char- during a scene from 'Seussicaf.' Rebecca Smith (right) plays as the sloth. "We caught him while he victed, because he is considered by contacting Katie SulHvan by acters, a lot of plays don't was walking out," the lieuten- a habitual offender. According have a lot of male roles," said e-mail at [email protected] before Horton Hears a Who! the Elephant's efforts to ant said. "This certainly shows to the Michigan Department of director Katie Sullivan. "I came out that we realized save his friend JoJo and the that the police need the help Corrections, Hubbard already liked this play because it has we chose this because of the there was a movie." other inhabitants of Who. of all the citizens. We work in has served time in prison for a lot of animal characters movie, but we chose the play A cast of 25 students It also features characters partnership with them. Without other crimes related to breaking that aren't necessarily gender early on in the school year. It appear in the production their eyes and ears out there, we and entering. specific. People also ask if wasn't until only a few weeks which centers around Horton Please see MUSICAL, A3 couldn't have caught this guy when we did — if ever." [email protected] j (734) 953-2110 .

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That's who Alyssa Lucas based MUSICAL her character on. It has a R-E- Police: Suspect has FROM PAGE Al S-P-E-C-T attitude and is very social. She "technically" plays two people, Sour Kangaroo from many other Seuss books, and her baby, a hand puppet distinctive hairstyle including How the Grinch Stole that she works with during the Christmas, The One Feather show, BY DARRELL CLEM tion about the incident to Tail of Miss Gertrude McFuzz, "It has feelings, I like mak- OBSERVER STAFF WRITER contact the Westland Police One Fish Two Fish Red Fish ing it move and showing Department at (734) 721-6311 Blue Fish and I Had Trouble emotions," said Lucas who is Westland police have or (734) 722-9600. in Getting to Solla Sollew. The - appearing in her fifth high released a surveillance photo "We have no leads on this," infamous Cat in the Hat as an school play although she's been of a man accused of robbing a Price said. outside observer is narrator in community theater since convenience store on the city's The suspect was described and devil's advocate through- age 5. "I can do a lot with the north side in early March. as a white male, about 28 years out the show. role." The bandit used a knife dur- old, with a Mohawk-style hair- Westland police are asking for help in locating this suspect, described ing a robbery that police Sgt. cut and a ponytail. as a white male, possibly in his late 20s, with a mohawk hairstyle and a REPRESENTATIVE 'NOTHING LIKE ME' Ed Price said occurred around "He had a unique style of ponytail. He is accused of robbing a 7-Eleven store at Wayne and Joy roads. Erin Downey has worked Briana Dewyer plays Mayzie 4:39 a.m. March 2 at the 7- hair," Price said. with Sullivan in creating two LaBird whom she describes as Eleven store on the southwest The suspect was described according to police. their young daughter to The backdrops - one for the Jungle selfish, "nothing like me." corner of Wayne and Joy. as possibly 5-foot-8 and 175 Authorities also are continu- Landings apartment complex of Nool and the other for "I'm crazy and funny, but The suspect escaped with pounds. He wore a bandana to ing to seek information about near Warren and Central City Whoville - that were painted not selfish," said Dewyer. an undisclosed amount of hide the lower part of his face, three fast-food restaurant Parkway. during the spring recess. "Mayzie is sassy, she's fun, she's money and fled on foot, Price and he also was wearing a dark robberies that happened at Police Lt. Dan Karrickhas Sullivan normally rents the so crazy. I think of the movie said. Neither the cashier nor a sweat shirt, blue jeans and a gunpoint between Jan. 25 and asked the public to remain backdrops, but found nothing Mean Girls when I think of manager in a back room was dark jacket, the detective said. March 24 on the city's south vigilant and to quickly report that would go along with what her. It's going to be great play- injured during the robbery. The 7-Eleven incident appar- side. They also are investigat- any suspicious activity to the the group is doing. ing her." Police are urging anyone ently isn't connected with a ing an armed robbery that police department. Downey also is helping with This is Dewyer's eighth - and who may recognize the suspect series of other robberies that occurred early March 22 when the costumes which, in the last - show. A senior, she said or who may have informa- remain under investigation, a couple was returning with dclemiDhometownlife.com | (734) 953-2110 case of the animals, will be that while it's sad, her four representative. years with the guild "has been "They won't be dressed journey where I meet a lot of exactly as an animal," said great people." Sullivan. "The birds will wear She added that playing an he stabbed her to death at her murder of 58-year-old Coleman According to the Michigan boas for their feathers and animal is "definitely difficult." Grand Traverse County home, Seaver and the attempted Department of Corrections, the owl may have big eyes and "You're an animal, but not FROM PAGE A1 where authorities said she could murder of Seaver's daughter in Anderson has served prison dress in colors representative an animal," she said. "I have have been dead for weeks. Livonia. time for second-degree murder, of it. to walk like a bird, but still be Anderson had been arrested According to Livonia police, transporting drugs into prison, "Horton won't have a trunk, human. It's difficult, but it's where their interview with March 5 in Detroit after he was Anderson beat Seaver to death breaking and entering, assault and he'll wear a mailman's fun." Anderson led to the local rob- trailed from Livonia, where in the parking lot of the Sands with intent to murder, armed uniform. A mailman must be By the time the curtain goes bery case being solved. authorities had been told he was Bar at Seven Mile and Deering, robbery, and cashing checks trustworthy and honest and up on opening night, the cast Considering Anderson's visiting a girlfriend. Authorities between Middlebelt and Inkster without having sufficient that's what we're looking for in will have spent eight weeks criminal history, which includes tracked him to a house near roads. Anderson was accused funds. Horton." rehearsing. Initially, they've a 1980 murder in Livonia, Six Mile Road and Farmington of killing Seaver after the bar Anderson was released from For Tirrell Davis, who practiced five hours a day four authorities say the Westland and then followed him to a used closed. prison in August of 200 6. plays one of the Wickersham days a week, but starting this couple was fortunate only to car lot at Eight Mile Road and Hours later, police said, Brothers in the Jungle of Nool, week, they're doing five days have been robbed. Vaughan in Detroit, where he Anderson beat and stabbed Staff Writer Alex Lundberg contrib- dressing as a monkey will with two weekend technical Anderson, who is 20 years was arrested following a scuffle. Seaver's daughter and left her uted to this story. mean brown clothing. rehearsals. younger than his ex-wife, is Anderson already served 25 for dead at Seaver's home. She "It's one of the roles I came "We're rehearsing a little facing trial amid allegations years in prison for the 1980 survived. dclemHhometownlife.com j (734] 953-2110 out for," said the Wayne High bit more than the average, senior who also appears as a but because it's so techni- cadet and fish in the produc- cal we added extra technical tion, "the other roles are good rehearsals and an extra week involved in the murder case. the PPOs related to alleged lured Sorensen into his grand- roles. There's some for sing- of rehearsals," she said. "The Orlewicz's attorneys were conduct between the deceased father's Canton Township ing, some for dancing, but the ' show is oriented around the FROM PAGE A1 seeking to have those PPOs and the defendants. Therefore garage and killed him there. monkey can do both ...^,nd I technical aspects because introduced into evidence, the said PPOs are too remote In the statement, can give it attitude. Monkeys the set pieces move in and along with details of Sorensen's to be relevant." Letkemann said he led the are playful and sneaky. I try out." charges Monday. But Berry 2001 conviction for second- There is no indication procession into trie garage, to work that mischief into the "This is going to be a ton of this week dealt a blow to the degree criminal sexual conduct whether part of Letkemann's followed by Sorensen, with role." fun.," she added. self-defense strategy Orlewicz and details of the victim's plea agreement includes Orlewicz in the rear. Orlewicz, You can't miss Aretha attorney James Thomas said Myspace page, which included testifying against Orlewicz. Letkemann said in the state- Franklin in Sour Kangaroo. [email protected] I (734) 953-2112 he would use when she refused various pictures of weapons, However, Orlewicz's self- ment, stabbed Sorensen from to admit evidence about illegal narcotics, images from defense strategy could be an behind. Sorensen's past behavior. the Al Pacino movie Scarface, interesting tactic, considering The statement can't be used In court documents, Thomas and "profane descriptions" of written and taped statements against Orlewicz, but could has portrayed,Sorensen as a Sorensen's occupation. Letkemann gave Canton police provide some insight into what violent person, trying to admit In a written ruling issued in the days following the mur- Letkemann might say if called into evidence personal protec- Monday, Berry said the defen- der. to the stand. tion orders taken out against dants "had no prior knowl- In a taped statement, Sorensen by individuals not edge" of the PPOs... none of Letkemann said Orlewicz bkadrichd> hometownlife.com | (734) 459-2700

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Police already had the Canton's Residence Inn on Livernois in Eric Hughes, Troy under surveillance for sus- one of three pected prostitution activity when managers a silver Cadillac pulled up the at Texas night of Feb. 26. Roadhouse When police later stopped the on Ford Road car on 1-75, they had no idea that in Westland, the driver, who admitted paying will honor gift for sex, was the husband of U.S. certificates ** Sen. Debbie Stabenow. from the Thomas Athans made no U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow and recently mention of his relationship to her husband, Thomas Athans, who closed Texas Stabenow, according to police admitted to police he had sex with a Corral and reports obtained by the Troy prostitute in a Troy hotel. Don Pablo's Eccentric through the Freedom of restaurants, Information Act prostitution," said Troy police as we!! as Athans, 46, and Stabenow, 57, spokesman Lt. Gerry Scherlinck. Mountain were married in 2003. This is the Scherlinck said it is typical for Jacks. second marriage for both. "the way we do investigating" to TOM HAWLEY | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER "No words can fully express stop Johns and work to get a state- how sorry I am. At the time this ment that can be used to pros- incident occurred, I took respon- ecute prostitutes. They have to sibility for my actions and fulry agree to testify in court, he said. Texas Roadhouse will honor gift cards cooperated with law enforcement Charged with prostitution at My family and I are dealing with the Residence Inn was Arycia this matter in a personal and pri- Lorraine Martin, 20, of Westland. BY TIFFANY L. PARKS The nearest Texas Corral is In bringing a card to Canton resident Ken Glantz vate way," said Athans in a state- Athans told police he met Martin OBSERVER STAFF WRITER about two hours from Canton. Roadhouse, the amount will bought a $50 gift card from ment released late Wednesday through Craig's List. "People have told us they are be verified and for every $5 on the Corral a week before it afternoon through his attorney, When she was arrested, police Eric Hughes is encouraging happy we are able to do some- the card, $5 Roadhouse vouch- closed. Todd E Flood of Royal Oak. say they recovered several hun- a move from the corral to the thing for them," Hughes said. ers will be issued. Hughes said "Somebody should have Stabenow, in a statement dred dollars, a laptop, tally sheets, roadhouse. The Westland restaurant, on customers can redeem up to told me they were leaving," he released from her Washington, sexual aids and a cell phone from In response to the closure of Ford Road east of Newburgh, $10 at a time. said, before taking down the D.C., office Wednesday afternoon, the room in which she was stay- Canton's Texas Corral Grill & and the Roadhouse location in "A lot of people are ticked off Westland Roadhouse's num- said, "This is very disturbing and ing. Saloon, Hughes, the managing Taylor are accepting gift cards that they made gift card pur- ber. serious. Obviously it's a deeply dif- According to police, Athans partner of Texas Roadhouse in from Texas Corral, Mountain chases and that these places For more information, call ficult and personal matter." told investigators he had paid . Westland, is offering diners a Jacks and Don Pablo's, which aren't around," Hughes said, (734) 729-4570. - Rumors about Athans'involve- $150 for oral sex. chance to redeem Corral gift has also close i its township adding that he's already gotten ment with a prostitute had cir- Martin, who posted a $100 cards at his eatery. location on Ford Road. cards from Texas Corral. tlparkslitiometownlife.com | (734) 459-2700 culated for more than a month. cash bond at her arraignment, Police had released information pleaded not guilty and faces a about the incident, but refused to pretrial exam at 8:30 a.m. April . identify Athans. 22. He was charged March 12 with The Residence Inn came Area restaurant continues dinner, movie offering driving with a suspended license, under investigation when a police agreed to cooperate with police Internet investigator reportedly Westland may be without a Alexander the Great. "As offered their dinner and cialty barbecue ribs for two in the investigation and posted came in contact with a woman at movie theater, but one estab- part of this community for movie package with the and you walk out with two a $500 personal bond at his the inn through a Web site. lishments continuing to offer 30 years, we also know that Showcase Cinemas, which tickets to an exciting, state- arraignment. He stood mute. Athans previously served on its dinner and movie package. people still want to be able to closed its Wayne Road loca- of-the-art theater," Tomich On March 27, he pleaded the Oxford Village Council from Alexander the Great go out and enjoy themselves tion earlier this month. Valid said. "You can't beat it. People guilty to a reduced charge of 1996 to 2002, including 2001-02 Restaurant has partnered from time to time. At $29.95, tickets purchased under the have been buying them for driving without a license in as its president. with Emagine Theater to con- we feel like people can still previous arrangement will years for a night out, as gifts his possession, according to More recently, he served as tinue offer patrons its pack- enjoy a night away from the be honored by Emagine. The for birthdays, anniversaries, Assistant Troy City Attorney executive director of aliberal holidays, graduations, you age of two full dinners and kitchen and catch a show, but movie tickets are good at both Bob Davisson. Athans paid $115 radio station, Democracy Radio, name it." two movie tickets for $29.95. feel comfortable that they are Emagine'Theater's Canton in court costs. and participated in national dis- "We recognize that the getting a pretty good bang for and Novi locations. The movie and dinner Davisson explained that cussions about the role of conser- economy is rough right now," their buck." "We offer a diverse selection package can be purchased at Athans' license had been sus- vative radio talk shows. said Tom Tomich, owner of Alexander The Great had of dinners, including our spe- Alexander The Great at 34733 pended due to an unpaid ticket. Stabenow is on the powerful Warren Road, east of Wayne "He had a valid license when he Senate Finance Committee. Road, Westland. For more got to court," Davisson said. information, call (734) 326- "It's not because of who he is Eccentric staff writer Sara Callender con- 5410. that he didn't get charged with tributed to this report.

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BY HUGH GALLAGHER business practices. "My desire is to rely upon OBSERVER STAFF WRITER "Those people who have lost scientists to tell us what are their jobs through no fault the best avenues to go, so it Livonia attorney Joseph of their own should be given is not just the hydrogen fuel Larkin helped the Livonia Age: 43 every opportunity to stay in cell," he said. "I'm for biomass, Knights Mites Hockey team Residence: Livonia their home. If they are not I'm for solar, I'm for wind, . find a way to win as an assis- Marital status: Divorced, no children. given those opportunities, I'm for hydro. I want to spend tant coach. Education: bachelor's degree in political sci- foreclosures affect every one, American investment in any "Last season we won the ence, University of Michigan; juris doctorate, of us," he said. of those areas." league championship and the University of Michigan. Larkin said trade agree- He said more immediately Silver Stick regional," he said. Profession: attorney, 19 years, Larkin Legal ments can be a good thing using E85 ethanol would be a "It was a great season, a lot of for consumers, but that the good way to cut down on oil fun." Services, Livonia. North American Free Trade importation. Larkin, a Democrat, is Member: Michigan Association for Justice, Agreement and others have confident he can continue Catholic Lawyers Society .of Michigan, Livonia hurt the economy and sent PRO-LIFE CONCERNS those winning ways in his Bar Association, Knights of Columbus. jobs overseas to countries that Tom Spencer said the only bid to unseat incumbent U.S. Volunteer: Groups feeding homeless and do not have the same worker issue on which he parts com- Rep. Thaddeus McCotter, elderiy at St. Patrick Senior Center, St. and environmental protec- pany with Larkin is abortion. R-Livonia, in the 11th Aioysius, St. Dominic, St. Maurice, St. Edith, tions that the U.S. has. Larkin is anti-abortion. He Congressional District. "If we invite products in said he doesn't see the abor- "I've been an attorney for Joseph Larkin will run in the Focus:HOPE. from countries that do not tion issue as a factor as it 20 years now. I've learned Democratic primary against Ed Church: St. Edith, Livonia provide the same protec- is the Senate that confirms what it means to represent Kreiwall. The winner would face Other: Assistant coach Livonia Knights Mites tions, we are not playing on Supreme Court appoint- people and I don't believe that incumbent Thaddeus McCotter In the Hockey an even playing field. That's ments. But he said he thinks Mr. McCotter is representing November election. Web site: larkinleadership.com what I want with any trade McCotter's pro-life position is the people of the 11th District agreement," he said. "The inconsistent. at this time. He is not hearing American economy has the "It seems the only area he's what their issues are," Larkin District Democrats, and Jim and mental injuries," Larkin "We should spare no best, the smartest, the most concerned about pro-life is said. Larkin, a Garden City school said. "He is not looking at expense when our veterans productive workers in the when you're in the womb and Larkin is expected to face board member. He said his the fact that we are spending come home from war," he world, but when they are not not when you come out of the former Novi city manager Ed aunt and uncle were unaware approximately $100 billion a said. allowed to compete on an womb," he said. "For example, Kreiwall in the Democratic that he was entering the race. year in that war and his desire On the domestic side, even playing field, they are at he voted against extension August primary. Tom Ted McAvoy of Highland is to remain there indefi- Larkin said the Bush admin- a disadvantage." of health care benefits for Spencer, a Methodist lay min- has announced as an indepen- nitely." istration has been too focused Larkin said existing immi- poor children. That is an area ister and Air Force veteran, dent candidate. Larkin said he supports on bailing out banks and gration laws need to be more where I absolutely would have has withdrawn from the race a "practical and prudent" investment institutions rather vigorously enforced. voted yes." and offered his support to WAR STAND AN ISSUE removal of U.S. troops. that helping people facing "My family came from Larkin is collecting petition Larkin. Like Kreiwall and "Bottom line, I would rely foreclosure. immigrants, I have nothing signatures before the May 13 "He's got connections, name Spencer, Larkin is critical of upon military advice that as a "What can be done to help against immigrants, but I filing deadline. He said he and I didn't have either. I McCotter's support for the lay person I am not privy to, those people?" he said. "Every am for legal immigration," he would be willing to debate didn't have much of a chance," war in Iraq. military not political, Bush person who goes into foreclo- said. "That's the only way it Kreiwall in the primary cam- Spencer said Tuesday. "We have lost too many and McCotter make decisions sure results in your house and should occur." paign and McCotter in the He called Larkin a "pro- American fighting men and based on politics," he said. my house declining in value. 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"This was the greatest thing . in niy life," said Helen (Filarski) Steffes of her six years play- ing in the Ail-American Girls Professional Baseball League. Friend and fellow athlete Mary Moore agrees. , "It felt great," Moore said. "That was the best time we ever had." White Lake resident Moore , and Steffes of Harper Woods spoke Saturday at a Women's History Month program at the Mary Moore goes for the tag at second base during an AAGPBl game. William P. Faust Public Library of Westiand. More than 100 said. catches made with splits). They people, including a group of Like Steffes, Moore, whose received letters in 1991 to go to student-athletes, enjoyed the nickname was Sis, grew up Skokie, 111., for tryouts for the Receiving awards as part of the Michigan Junior Miss Program were Adrienne Linskey of from Prudenville two-hour program. Moore was playing ball with boys in her movie. (front row, from left), Kiana Sledge of Inkster, 2008 Michigan Junior Miss Erin Wheeler of Plymouth, Whitney with the Battle Creek Belles, Lincoln Park neighborhood. The former players, including Askew of Canton, Raven Rickard of Westiand (back row, from left), Cheisey Knapper of Clarkston and Katie one of several Michigan teams, She helped her brother with his Steffes and Moore, spent 11 days Ballman of Ann Arbor. while Steffes started with the paper route to earn money for in Cooperstown, N.Y., "to make Rockford (111.) Peaches. equipment. that five minutes at the end" "Madonna couldn't come Tigers shortstop Eddie Lake of the movie, Moore said. They today, she was busy," Detroit lived nearby, and helped the weren't in the Screen Actors Plymouth teen is Michigan Junior Miss native Steffes joked, referring kids learn. Guild so older actresses had the to the movies League of Their "I learned how to judge the speaking parts. A Ladywood High of Clarkston was third run- Mitchell Company, Alabama Own, about women's baseball, balls," Moore said. "We did have to show some School senior will represent ner-up and received a $750 Power, Encore Rehabilitation, directed by Penny Marshall. She graduated from Lincoln of them how to play ball," noted Michigan at the America's scholarship. Mobile Gas, Regions Bank She'd played with her broth- Park High in 1950, and was put Moore, with Steffes draw- Junior Miss Program in Other scholarship award and Wintzell's Oyster House. ers and neighbor boys since she in touch by her English teacher ing laughs with "especially Mobile, Ala., in June. winners were Whitney Askew Local sponsors and dona- was a little girl. She remem- with an AAGPBL player. The Madonna." Erin Wheeler of Plymouth of Canton, the $500 Talent tions for this event included bered an angry nun in sixth- women practiced at the Kronk "It was a lot of fun, but I ; was selected as the 2008 Award; Adrienne Linskey the Kiwanis Club of Ann grade making her write "Girls gym in Detroit, where she met wouldn't want to do it again," Michigan Junior Miss during of Prudenville, the $500.00 Arbor, the Kiwanis Club do not play ball with the boys" Steffes. Moore said of the filming. the scholarship program held Scholastic Award winner, and of Brooklyn, Ann Arbor repeatedly. "Jobs were pretty scarce still _ The women have yearly at Washtenaw Community Kiana Sledge of Inkster, the Convention and Visitor's "You should thank that sis- back then," said Moore, who got reunions with a cruise out of College Saturday evening. $250 Spirit of Junior Miss Bureau, Children's Music ter because it made your arm a break from one player's dad, Fort Lauderdale on tap this Seventeen contestants from winner. Academy, Jan's Dance strong," she joked about what a scout. year. Moore's the oral historian around the state competed America's Junior Miss Connection, The Comfort people later told her. "Fil took me to South Bend for the league and has recorded program which awarded Program is the oldest and Inn, Affinia Group Inc, In high school, the boys coach with her that spring. I guess I about 180 such histories. $9,000 in college scholar- largest scholarship program Mr. Spots, Domino's Pizza asked her to play Catholic Youth played good enough." "When we're gone, nobody's ship money. Wheeler received for high school senior stu- Headquarters, Subway, Great Organization ball. A girls CYO Moore was on a touring team going to know" said Moore, $3,500. Another $150,000 dents. Since America's Junior Harvest Bread Company, started up, which she described with 15 players. She played who threw out the first pitch at in scholarship money will be Miss first began in 1958, Whole Foods, Kroger, BD'S . as getting "our foot in the door." second base. They played a Tigers game. awarded during the June 28 more than $90 million dollars Mongolian BB.Q, Smokehouse In 1943, a women's World exhibition games, sometimes Cheryl Napsha, library direc- national program. in college scholarships have Blues, Dancer's Edge, AAA, Series for Softball was in in cow pastures, with at least tor, said the program generated Westiand Junior Miss been awarded. the Bobo Family and the Detroit. Steffes was told that two-three hours of practice a lot of excitement and phone Raven Rickard was the first Each year, 200 additional Schultes Family. "there's a man here, he wants to before the game. Their travels calls. She organized the pro- runner-up. She received a college scholarships are More information about talk to you girls." There'd been took them to Yankee Stadium, gram through the league Web $2,500 scholarship. Katie available to contestants who the Michigan's Junior Miss nothing in the Detroit papers where they met manager Casey site. Ballmanof Ann Arbor was participate in local, state, Program can be found online about the women's pro league, Stengel, Joe DiMaggio and "Obviously, this is a topic of second runner-up and and national Junior Miss at www.ajm.org or by contact- . started because of a shortage of other Yankee greats. "I got to interest," said Napsha. "We're received $1,000 in scholar- programs around the country. ing state chairperson Lydia male players in World War II. see a lot of the country plus get very lucky we've got two women ship money. Cheisey Knapper The national sponsors are the Soroosh at (734) 426-4744. paid for it" Moore said. , living within driving distance. DIAMOND GIRLS Her pay was $25 a week, I'm just so happy to be able to "Do you know what is going plus $21 for meals. The women do this." on in Chicago?" her mother couldn't wear shorts or slacks in Marian Stack of Redford was said, refusing to sign for Steffes public. glad she came. when she was underage. Steffes, "We had bed check every "The program was awesome, whose nickname was Fil, night, on the bus we had chap- just very informative," she said, waited a year to turn 21 and erones," Moore said- waiting with the crowd for ended up trying out with 500 Moore lost part of her fingers autographs. She's a baseball fan young women at Wrigiey Field in an industrial accident in the and liked "just listening to the in Chicago. offseason while making auto stories of what they had to go. "I looked at the list and here parts. through." Stack admires their I was on Rockford," said Steffes "I did go to spring training dedication. HOURLY JOBS OFFERED ON who played third base. "I was a that year, I was bound and "I thought it was great," HELP WANTED SIGNS hick." Other players were from determined," she said. She was added student athlete Lauren California and elsewhere and sent home, and called up at the Adlof, 17, of Canton. "I thought were glamorous. Rockford was end of the 1951 season. "I did it was really interesting." The filled with California girls and get a contract in '52." Huron Valley Lutheran High they were good ballplayers." Her injury hampered playing School-Westland senior plays HOUR OBb ON She and Moore remembered and then she hurt her ankle and varsity basketball, volleyball HCNS PORTED TO the mandatory charm school was carried offth e field. She "just and softball. "tLEPHONE POi.CS to teach players to be ladylike. didn't go back." By then, atten- The Redford Union High That had ended by the time dance was dropping as the league School girls JV and varsity soft- Moore played in the early 1950s. ended in 1954. Steffes had left at ball players attended and had Steffes was caught by her her boyfriend's urging. a group picture taken with the HOLPI bi OFFERED Peaches manager pulling down Rookie pay was $55 a week, speakers. They came "to listen ON THErpiLEPY -.TOR' the fire escape for teammates "that was how a lot of the girls to the stories," said freshman. UL (1^ who were out after curfew and were able to go to college," Lauren Brenner of Redford, 15, got a "talking to." She later got Moore said, adding that she a varsity player who found it some of her teeth knocked out took a pay cut when she went to "interesting." during a play in a championship Michigan Bell to work. The women played an 120- game. Moore returned to amateur game season in a game that rlO E » nu »\ b ""n "You could get killed, but ball and did well. She now plays progressed from underhand you'd be all right," she said, slowpitch in Northville, and fastpitch to sidearm to over^,1; agreeing with Moore that there Steffes remains active. hand between 1943 and ^BS% were no team doctors and "The more you play, the; bet- women played hurt. MOVIE MEMORIES ter you get," Steffes tolS today's Steffes went briefly to Peoria The women were pep- young athletes, who sometimes and then Kenosha, a weak pered with questions about^l , are distractedby other pursuits, team. She recalled going to League of Their Own, which "There has been a lot of cry- Havana, Cuba, for spring train- they praised and said was 85 ing in baseball,' she added, ing. percent accurate with the rest referring to the movie's trade- "We went to Cuba in '47 and Hollywood (no heavy drinker mark line of "There's no crying we outdrew the Yankees," she managers, for example, and no in baseball."

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OUR VIEWS Marketing city will help it grow Someone once said that you have to blow your own horn because no one else will. It's true for individuals, businesses and communities. If you want to grow, you have to let people know who you are and what you have to offer. They won't come looking for you, you have to go looking for them. That's the idea behind Economic Development Director Lori Fodale going to Las Vegas next month for the Global Retail -Real Estate Convention. Fodale •'' 4/ will spend four days in Las Vegas getting the word out to anyone who'll listen that Westland has a lot to offer new businesses. '<' i There are too many empty factories in Michigan, a testament to the new world economy, Communities can no longer rely on a dominant industry spinning off further economic growth. They need to market them- selves. An international retailer looking to locate in south- eastern Michigan needs to know what Westland has available — a variety of housing options, a well-defined shopping and restaurant district, good recreational opportunities and 21st century education. That's what Fodale will be doing in Las Vegas. If you think that's a frivolous expenditure, especially in these dire economic times, take a look at Canton. How do you think Canton landed the IKEA store? It wasn't happenstance. Canton sought out IKEA. It marketed the community and the end result is a destination retailer which has spurred new development in and around the store. Westland can do the same thing, but it won't happen unless the city makes it happen. Sending Fodale to Las LETTERS Vegas this year and having a table at the convention fails. That's where the real lesson is. 67. Social Security's survivors insur- next year are good first steps. Because of her experi- Become a blood donor If you have to fail in America, be a big ance pays an average monthly benefit ence with the business community, Fodale has a strong In the past I have written editorials time CEO and go with a spectacular in 2008 of $2,243 for a spouse and two working knowledge about Westland. And her time as about a wide variety of things — teach- bang. Then the Federal Reserve will children of a young worker with average chamber president has given her the marketing acu- ers, sports, politics, our park, the great work overtime to rescue you from the wages who dies. men to attract new business to the city. If she is able kids in our program and many other capitalistic system and let you keep It's good to think ahead to retire- to attract just one new business, the trip will be well things. your job, your retirement benefits and ment, but Social Security is more than worth it. 5 However, today I am writing about the company expense account. You that. It provides you and your family Westland Shopping Center is a very successful something else very important. Did you understand it's doing all this not to save with protection now. regional shopping center that brings in people from know that you are able to give blood you personally, but to avoid a credit For more information on how Social around the area. That's evident with the thriving res- every 56 days? Well, you can. Did you crunch, a market meltdown and world- Security protects younger and older taurant row that lines the roads leading to it. But there know that almost every week there is a wide panic. But if you're a small-time Americans alike, visit our Web site at are vacancies, especially the big box stores like Sam's shortage of blood needed to save lives? homeowner who can't pay his mort- www.socialsecurity.gov or call us at Club and Best Buy. Filling them is no easy task, but we Did you know that you can help? Well, gage, you're just plain out of luck. Take (800) 772-1213 or TTY (800) 325-0778. think the city is following a wise path to expanding its here is how you can. it on the chin like a man and move on! Frances Heimes-Savickis, tax base. I try and give blood every 56 days. Desi Namoorkaran public affairs specialist This is a business trip that will introduce Westland Why? Because I want to. I think about Canton Sociai Security Administration to the world and quite possible bring the world to this the people that are injured in accidents community. We'll be waiting to hear all about it. and need OUR BLOOD. I am 0 nega- tive. And whenever I am around my 56 days, someone calls me and reminds me. This past Friday they were so low I just read the letter to the editor Congress was expected to take up the Focus:HOPE marks with stored blood, the shelves were from Bill Piner, complaining about issue of warrantless wiretapping and almost empty. We all can make a differ- the Observer story on Alex Letkemann immunity for the telecoms (recently), ence. If you call 10 people and those 10 passing a polygraph test, and I have to as it considers changes to the FISA law. people call... Well, you know where I wonder; what is he so upset about? The message from the people should be 40 years of service am going with this. We can all help. I don't remember a letter from him loud and clear: The best way to do this is to call and complaining about the media being a Do not capitulate to the Bush admin- For 40 years, Focus:HOPE has proven the wisdom of set up an appointment. You can walk "PR agent" for the prosecutor, when istration by offering amnesty to the that venerable Chinese saying, "Give a man a fish and you in, but believe me, I have been doing they were splashing "Thrill Kill" all telecoms. The administration broke feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him this for a long time, call and set it up. over the place. The prosecutor's office the law with regards to the warrant- for a lifetime." The number is pretty easy, (800) GIVE- then promptly sought a gag order keep- less wiretapping program. Americans The Detroit organization grew from the ruins of the LIFE or you can call (888) 288-2525. ing anyone responsible from respond- expect the leadership in Congress 1967 Detroit race riot. The Rev. William Cunningham I know some people hate needles, ing. Where was the moral outrage then? to uphold the law and defend the and Eleanor Josaitis co-founded Focus:HOPE with a I know I do. As many times as I have I, for one, am glad that the Observer Constitution, which protects the right dream of bringing the area's black and white residents been around I have been on a pin cush- is digging for facts that we would not to privacy. together for a brighter future. ion. It hurts for a minute, and then otherwise hear about. Polygraph tests, Silvestre Reyes, chairman of the The organization's mission statement says it best: you sit back and relax, bring a book while not admissible in court, are rou- House Permanent Select Committee "Recognizing the dignity and beauty of every person, we or newspaper, but the best thing is to tinely used by investigators AND pros- on Intelligence, in a recent letter to pledge intelligent and practical action to overcome rac- bring is yourself. ecutors to preclude suspects or point the president, wrote that it is an insult ism, poverty and injustice. And to build a metropolitan If you have a computer, e-mail them in the right direction. Why not to the America people to suggest that community where all people may live in freedom, har- friends. If you work for a big business now? This is a valid question that will blocking immunity for past acts by the mony, trust and affection. Black and white, yellow, brown — heck, even a small business — spread NOT be answered in court. telecommunication industry would and red from Detroit and its suburbs of every economic the word. Like I said, if everyone can J. Brinemor harm national security — an argument status, national origin and religious persuasion we join in tell 10 people and so on then I could be Plymouth the administration often uses, and this covenant." writing about different things to make noted that we should not allow our- The key words are practical and intelligent — a hand your day. So. help make the day of those selves to be scared into suspending the up, not just a handout. In addition to providing food for that need it and make that call. Thanks. Constitution. Bud Somerville Chairman Reyes proclaimed: "I the needy and a child care center, Focus:HOPE provides Westland for one, do not intend to back down an educational opportunity through numerous programs If you're a younger worker, retirement — not to the terrorists and not to any- that provide training, from helping high school graduates probably seems like a lifetime away. In one, including a president, who wants upgrade their skills to a state-of-the-art machinist train- fact, you may wonder if your contribu- Americans to cower in fear." ing program to working with local universities to provide Lessons of Bear Stearns tions to Social Security, deducted from Let's hope he, and the rest of the a degree program in engineering. your paycheck, actually cover you for leaders in Congress, stand by those Father Cunningham died in 1997. Later that same year, Re: Rick Bloom's article "Investors anything right now. words. a devastating tornado ripped through the organization's can learn from Mistakes made by Bear By working in a job covered by Social Katie Jacob Oakman Boulevard campus, causing more than $18 mil- Stearns." I appreciate Bloom's spin to Security, you automatically get disabil- Birmingham lion in damage. extract some wholesome lessons from ity and survivor insurance protection. But with support from Detroit's business community, this sordid episode, but the real lesson A worker under age 24 who pays Social Josaitis and the Focus:HOPE board and staff persevered. is quite different from what he por- Security taxes for just 11/2 years is cov- They continue to offer help and hope to people from trays. ered. A worker under age 31 who pays SHARE YOUR OPINIONS throughout metro Detroit. Bloom happily forgets to mention Social Security taxes for half the time We welcome your letters to the editor. Please We salute Josaitis and the organization she helped that although it's the Bear Stearns elapsed since age 21 is also covered. include your name, address and phone number found and build. It is a bright beacon toward a better CEO who made the bad decisions, the If you're like most workers, you for verification. We ask that your letters be 400 future for our community. deal he struck with JP Morgan and the probably don't have private long-term words or less. We may edit for clarity, space Federal Reserve still lets him keep his disability insurance. But you do have and content. cushy job, his golden parachute, plus disability protection through Social about $55 million. It's the employees Security, which will provide benefits to WESTLAND who lost their jobs and all their retire- you and your family, if you become dis- ment benefits and the value of their abled. About three in 10 of today's 20- Letters to the editor stock. year-olds will become disabled before Westland Observer We're supposed to have a capitalistic reaching age 67, so it could happen to 36251 Schoolcraft system. We have unlimited opportunity you. The average disability benefit paid Livonia, Ml 48150 to succeed, and unlimited opportunity to a worker with a spouse and two chil- Fax: Sue Mason Susan Roslek Peter Neill to fail. If we succeed we enjoy the fruits dren in 2008 is about $1,690 a month. Community Editor Executive Editor Vice President of our labor. If we fail, we take it on the Social Security also provides sur- (734)459-4224 General Manager chin like a man, and move on. That's vivors benefits. It is a sad truth that - E-mail: Hugh Gallagher Marty Carry how it is supposed to be. about one of seven young Americans But there's a big difference WHO can expect to die before reaching age [email protected] Managing Editor Director of Advertising

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Our fundamental purposes are to enhance the lives of our readers, nurture the hometowns we serve and contribute "We passed up being play directors to be the musical directors. This is bigger and better and we can dance." to the business success of our customers. - Dayna Krushlin about being an assistant director of John Glenn High School's spring musical, "High School Musical," next week Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, April 3,2008 Www.hometownlifeicom OTHER OPINIONS (W) A9 Local land bank shows promise What ever happened in Flint's rocky real estate market relevance and relati very dark cloud has a silver lining — or so banks often will choose to dump them on the we need to hope. One thing we know is market, liquidate their investment and walk igh schools in Michigan are now in the the senior year meaningful and relevant to Ethat we've got so many dark clouds these away from a damaged community." process of implementing the rigorous the real world. Evidence from research stud- days in Michigan, that it is vitally important Kildee says his land bank has negotiated M set of statewide graduation require- ies, as well as testimony by students, parents to seek out any silver linings which might help to buy 184 Fannie Mae (Federal National ments which make up the Michigan Merit and educators presented the problem of balance out the gloom and doom. Mortgage Association) owned houses under Curriculum (MMC). When the state enacted disengagement (commonly referred to as — — And one has been discovered foreclosure in Flint for $34,000. But their legislation on high school "senioritis") for students in their last year of shining proudly in ... Flint, appraised value is $3.8 million. "If we take a reform in 2006, it was based « high school. of all places. For the last few long-term view, we can rehabilitate and resell on a three-pronged initiative In order to meet the graduation require- years, there has been a horse these properties, returning them to the city's that included — rigor, rel- ments, some schools are locking students race between Flint and Detroit housing stock and fighting the kind of blight evance and relationships. into a tight academic sequence that deprives for the title of Michigan's that comes with lots of foreclosures." The emphasis on rigor them of the opportunity of trying out other Grimmest Urban Area. If any- ' Profits from the resold houses are used to in the Michigan Merit career possibilities through internships or thing, Flint might he in worse finance further land bank activities. And put- Curriculum has taken pre- practical experiences. shape. According to statistics ting such a long-term player into the local real cedence over the importance Another important consideration driving Phil Power from the U.S. Department of estate market prevents speculators from buy- Judith Dorsch of relevance and relation- the high school reform is the student failure Labor, unemployment in the ing and "flipping" houses and perpetuating Backes ships. We at the Michigan rate. The increased content expectations in Flint metropolitan area is 9.5 neighborhood blight. Association for Supervision middle school and high school have resulted percent, nearly tops in the nation and worse This is not penny-ante stuff. Since it was and Curriculum Development in more students retained, which often cor- than Detroit's 8.2 percent. started in 2002, the Flint land bank has urge teachers, administrators, school board relate with the student dropping out at a Unemployment just in the city of Flint was demolished 800 rundown houses and built members, parents and the larger community later grade. Dropping out is the outcome of a far worse still — 16.6 percent in January. Not 200 single-family homes and apartments. This to collaborate on examining the lack of atten- long process of disengagement and alienation surprisingly, the city has had persistent trouble year, it will spend around $30 million, much tion for relevance and relationships by asking that is preceded by other types of withdrawal balancing its budget. Things got so bad in of it from private investors, in renovating two questions and doing more now. It is time that such as truancy, suspension and failing 2002 that the state had to take over the city historic hotels in downtown Flint. "If this kind relevance and relationships take their proper classes. and send in a receiver, or emergency financial of stuff works in Flint, which has to be one of place as a major focus in the high school The Michigan Association for Supervision manager to resolve the accumulated $35 mil- the worst-off real estate markets in the coun- reform process. and Curriculum Development supports the lion deficit. try, it can work anywhere," Kildee said. The new Michigan Merit Curriculum not Whole Child initiative, which states that These days, things are not much better. More to the point, Kildee's land bank rep- only increased the number of credits but also all children must be healthy, safe, engaged, Enter Dan Kildee, the Genesee County trea- resents an innovative way for government to identified specific credits such as algebra supported and challenged. Michigan ASCD surer. At 46, he's an imposing but youthful fig- solve problems by aligning what it does with I, geometry and algebra II, and a credit in believes that their support for the Whole ure who looks very much like the big kid who market forces. "The land bank represents a either chemistry or physics. Students cur- Child means ensuring that Michigan stu- used to be a defenseman for his high school better way government should operate," Kildee rently in ninth-grade are the first group that dents have an education that includes not hockey team. said. "Too often, governments are only inter- must meet the new requirements. only rigor, but also relevance and relation- The Kildee family is prominent in Genesee ested in increasing tax revenues. Instead, In order to address these higher expec- ships. County politics. His uncle, Dale, has represent- we're interested in restoring equity value for tations, many high schools are looking at Increasing the rigor of the high school ed the area in the U.S. Congress since 1977. homeowners, in stabilizing the local real estate ways to help students meet the additional curriculum alone will not keep students Dan started early — very early. He was elected market, in reducing blight and redeveloping credit requirements. Some of the options connected to their learning, nor keep them to the Flint Board of Education at age 18, and the community." , include changing the school year from two in school long enough to gain the necessary then served as chair of the Genesee County Kildee has received a fair amount of noto- to three semesters (trimesters) thus enabling knowledge and skills to be successful con- Commission until he was elected county trea- riety for his work with the land bank. He was students to take more classes per year and tributors to the global world. surer in 1996. featured in a recent article in the Wall Street provide for additional class time to learn It is clear that the concept of rigor in the He's also become something of a national Journal, and he's been invited tg teach at the material. Another option is to provide three-pronged reform initiative has been celebrity for having managed a remarkably Harvard and MIT and advise communities all additional time for learning by requiring addressed, but in the rush to ensure high successful "land bank" to control Flint's vacant around the country. some students to take two periods of math expectations and more rigor for students, the properties, flight blight and stimulate urban There are already rumblings from each day, thus reducing available class time other two, equally important concepts of rel- redevelopment. Democrats statewide that he might be a formi- for other classes such as arts, career techni- evance and relationships, have largely been The credit crunch and mortgage meltdown dable candidate for governor in 2010. For now, cal education, foreign language, etc., which ignored. , hit distressed communities especially hard. however, he wants to stay focused on the enor- would fit a wider variety of student interests In Genesee County, there are around 5,000 mous task before him. and talents. Judith Dorsch Backes of Rochester Hills is a board homes in foreclosure, out of a total of 170,000 "At the end of the day, we've got to realize There was much discussion around the member of the Michigan Association for Supervision houses. that government needs to work with the eco- future needs of students as these reforms and Curriculum Development and a school perfor- National statistics suggest that when a house nomic system rather than against it," Kildee were developed. Many educators, parents mance and accreditation consultant with the Macomb is foreclosed, other houses on the block lose said. "A land bank like ours is a terrific, com- and students emphasized the need to make Intermediate School District. 1 percent of their value each month and the mon-sense way to help communities." neighborhood crime rate goes up by around 2 And when it works as well as his apparently percent. Unoccupied homes don't pay taxes to does, it represents an innovative and much- sustain city services, while they cost taxpayers needed glittering silver lining in the storm money to board them up against vandals and system that has been pounding Michigan for cut and clean up overgrown yards. years. Enter local land banks. They buy distressed properties on the cheap and either demolish Phil Power is founder and president of The Center for them or rehab and resell them. According to Michigan, a think tank which based in Ann Arbor. The Kildee, "The properties that are foreclosed opinions expressed here are Power's and do not repre- are often perfectly good houses. Left to their sent official views of The Center. Power welcomes reader own devices, the mortgage companies and the comment at [email protected].

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There's no shortage of star talent when it comes to Observerland boys track entering the 2008 season. *••,•*.. •*•• » r»f Defending Western Lakes Activities * •• • •• ' •* VA Association and Division 1 regional champion Livonia Churchill returns junior pole vaulter Derik Peterman, University of Michigan who cleared 14 feet, 1 inch, to place I' - -Pi » i f, junior defenseman Mark eighth in last year's state meet and John Glenn Steven* Mitera (Livonia) was won the WLAA meet. named to the NCAA The Chargers also return senior All-East Regional team Brandon Grysko, the school record have a large number of sen following the top-seeded holder in the 1,600- team," Stevenson fifth-yea: Wolverines' 5-1 win See boys track meter run along Scott Shaw said. "We have Friday over Niagara capsule outlooks, S3. with senior Billy 15. As a team we're looking University (N.Y.) and Gutowski, who was to being competitive throughout the 2-0 victory Saturday the WLAA champion in the long jump season. We have many returnees who over Clarksori University and the only returning member from have scored a number of varsity points (N.Y.) in Albany, N.Y. Churchill's state runner-up 1,600 relay throughout their careers at Stevenson. Michigan, 33-5-4 team. Mitchell and Myles (White) have been overall, advances to the "Once we get everyone into the fray, competing well indoors. Mitchell has NCAA's Frozen Four to our goal is to repeat as WLAA confer- gone 6-10 in the high jump, while face Notre Dame in the ence champs, though we will compete Myles went 22-8 in the long jump. national semifinals on against several talented teams to do Both are doing well in the hurdles." Thursday, April 10 in so," Churchill 13th-year coach Rick One of the WLAAs most improved Denver, Colo. Austin said. "What I especially love teams could be Westland John Glenn, Mitera, a 2006 about coaching track and field is led by senior Larry Dawkins who was the first-round pick of watching a group develop and reach WLAA champion in the 100 and 200, as the Anaheim Mighty their potential. I think that we have a well as finishing sixth in the Division 1 Ducks, had an assist group with tremendous potential." state finals in the 200. He tied the school in the regional victory Churchill's main competitor will record in the 100 (10.6) and owns the over Clarkson. once again be Livonia Stevenson, school record in the 200 (22.1). Dawkins He has two goals and which finished 5-0 in the Lakes also anchored Glenn's school record 400 21 assists in 42 games Division of the WLAA and captured relay team, which eclipsed a 32-year and ranks second on the Observerland Relays. mark with a clocking of 43.5. the Wolverines with a The Spartans, runners~up in both Glenn finished 13th out of 31 teams 33-plus rating. the WLAA and Division 1 regional with 18 points in last weekend's meets to the Chargers, have star qual- Ambrose Relays held at Eastern ity as well with the return of senior Michigan University as senior new- Family, friends and twins Myles and Mitchell White. comer Keshawn Martin, headed for supports are invited Myles was the area's top long jump- Michigan State on a football scholar- to attend a benefit er, who placed eighth in Division 1 and ship, captured the long jump with a set a school record with an area-best leap of 22 ltd, 2.25 inches. High School AQileLic 22-3. He also was the WLAA cham- Dawkins added a fourth in the 60 Booster Club from 2~S pion in the 110 hurdles and qualified dash (7.15) and anchored Glenn's 800 p.m. Sunday, April 6' at for the state meet with a fourth-place sixth-place relay team which also Coaches Corner, locat- finish at the regional (14.46). Myles included JaJuan Marks, Corey Davis ed at 19170 Farming-tbn also set a Stevenson school record in and Martin (1:36.64). Road (at Seven Mile), the 300 hurdles (39.21). Both. Livonia Franklin and Wayne in Livonia. Mitchell excels in the high jump, Memorial hope to move up the ranks A percentage of all hurdle and will help fill out relay in the WLAA. TOM HOFFMEYER|STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER food sales will benefit the events. Franklin's Darell Myree, crossing the tape in the 100-meter dash in a meet last year against Wayne, Clarenceville Boosters. "This will be the first season we Please see TRACK, B3 returns for his senior year for the Patriots. A trivia game will start at 4 p.m. The entry is ''•' $10 per person with first prize being $200; second prize, $100; third prize, $50, There will also be a 50-50 raffle. For more information or to make donation, BY BRAD EMONS and-down the pool deck. And still a great time for me." call Jackie Hurst at OBSERVER STAFF WRITER everybody on the team was Fox also placed fourth in the (248) 442-0216; or Kim jumping up and down. I knew 200 IM in 2:20.71, just missing Bibik at (248) 777-0242. Livonia's Megan Fox is no I was on pace to do it. And by the cut of 2:20.49. She added longer flying under the radar. that time you want it more than an eighth place in the 100 but- The 15-year-old sophomore ever, not only for me, but for my terfly (1:02.89), just 5-10ths Madonna University from Stevenson High School, swim coaches." from qualifying. grabbed three of the who swims year-round for the Fox is in select company. "We were a little shocked four Wolverine-Hoosier Novi Sturgeons, earned her The last two Stevenson because we expected her to Athletic Conference first U.S. Olympic Trials cut students to qualify for Trials, make it in the 100 butterfly weekly awards for last weekend in the 400-meter which start June 29 in Omaha, that evening," said Hafner, the March 31 in baseball individual medley with a first- Neb., were 1996 Atlanta Franklin High boys and girls and softball. place time of 4:54.93 at the Summer Games Olympic gold varsity coach. "There was some Senior pitcher Will Central Zone Section 3 meet medalist Sheila Taormina (4 x disbelief with what she had Kennedy (Westland of the Speedo Championship 200 freestyle relay) and Anne done. I think she saw her team- John Glenn) was named Series held in Indianapolis, Aristeo, who later swam for mates cheering her on. And the Ind. Stanford University. way the guys were reacting, she Week after establish- It was hard to tell who was The 5-foot-4 Fox also came knew something special maybe ing the Crusaders' new more excited by the perfor- close last weekend to qualifying happening." career strikeout mark mance — Fox or Kevin Hafner, in three other events including Fox will attempt to earn with 199 in a 5-1 victory who serves as one of her three Livonia Stevenson sophomore Megan Fox earned a U S Olympic Trials berth the 200 butterfly, which she three more U.S Trials cuts this over Indiana Tech. coaches along with Bob Jenrow last weekend in the 400 IM with a time of 4:54.93. placed first in 2:16.79) just a weekend at a USA Swimming Kennedy had seven and Mark Winter. 10th of a second off the Trials Grand Prix Open meet, which Ks and allowed just one "I was hoping to get it after qualify and now ranks 43rd myself, 'Oh, my gosh, I'm doing standard. starts Friday in Columbus, unearned run in 6.1. all the work I've done and all nationally. "You don't know great/ The last 100 meters "Even though I was just off Ohio. innings in earning his the training," said Fox, who if you can, but I knew I was you're tired, but he (Hafner) the cut, I was so excited when second win of the year. needed a 4:55.89 or better to on track for the cut. I said to was going crazy, running up- I hit the wall," Fox said. "It was Please see TRIALS, B4 In softball, MC's 7 . junior catcher Danielle Richardson earned her second Player of the ; Week award while hip- ting .333 and slugging .381 over a seven-game stretch. The Flint native BY BRAD EMONS good fan, a good booster. You Gumbert, a bachelor all boys or girls. We used to ride terms as Clarenceville's Booster went 7-for-21 with a OBSERVER STAFF WRITER won't find a better man." his life, had only one known together to away games. He flub president before step- double, three RBI an^; Gumbert was born in South survivor, the wife of a recently never missed football games ping down in 2000, first met two runs scored. When it came to Livonia Bend, Ind., and grew up in passed first cousin. particularly when the Shaw Gumbert while working behind Teammate Jess Irwin Clarenceville High athletic nearby Knox, Ind. One of the founding members brothers were playing and the scenes at athletic events. earned Pitcher of the events, Lowell Gumbert always He migrated to the Detroit of the Clarenceville Booster he'd always be there at Corey's "Next to his church, it was Week honors after had the best seat in the house. area to work at Ford Motor Co. Club, his presence was missed games when he played." Clarenceville," Burr said. "I was become the second A longtime fixture at .bas- in the parts depot located on this season at Trojan sporting Gumbert was highly active very close with him. We prob- freshman in school his- ketball, football, volleyball and Middlebelt Road in Livonia events after he became ill. in his church, Emmanuel ably met 20 years ago when he tory to throw a no-hitter baseball-softball games for where he retired after 30 years. "He didn't play sports, but Lutheran in Dearborn Heights. was manning the concession in a 10-0 blanking of nearly 40 years, Clarenceville's Gumbert, who lived in was a big sports fan growing He also donated his time to Big booth. He took tickets, then Midway (Ky.) College. No. 1 booster died early Redford, suffered a massive up, he loved all the sports," Brothers. worked the booth, watched the Irwin also set a new sin- Tuesday morning of a reported heart attack on Sept. 2,2007, said Larry McKendry, a close Clarenceville's No. 1 fan game, would came back in to gle game strikeout mark respiratory failure at the age almost 30 years to the day fol- friend of Gumbert and father started attending games after work at halftime, watched the in that game with 17. Slie of 87. lowing his retirement, and of Clarenceville boys basketball watching the son of a neighbor, rest game, and then came back finished 2-1 on the week "You won't find a bigger fan," was later moved to Dorvin coach Corey McKendry. "He a Clarenceville student, play after to close the stand. with 30 Ks and just four Clarenceville athletic director Convalescent and Nursing loved basketball especially, and summer baseball. earned runs allowed in Kevin Murphy said. "He was a Center in Livonia. it did not matter whether it was Lisa Burr, who served eight Please see GUMBERT, B3 21 innings. . . B2 (LW) Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, April 3,2008 LOCAL SPORTS www.hometownfife.com MU sweeps WHAC foe Siena Heights Ignition falIs to Wave The Madonna University baseball team moved to 15-6 overall and 5-1 in in battle for top spot Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference play with a pair If there's a silver lining Selaidopoulos lit up the of wins Tuesday afternoon woven into Detroit 18-12 Scoreboard with a two- over visiting Siena Heights, setback to Milwaukee pointer to make it 8-2 at the 7-5 and 11-1, at chilly Hitch Sunday afternoon in a clash half. Ballpark. that featured tKe Major The goal was In Game 1, Crusader start- Indoor Soccer League's Selaidopoulos's 50th of his ing pitcher Jeff Sonnenberg o two best teams, it's that storied MISL career. found himself down 1-0 the Ignition won't have to Milwaukee came out with after a RBI single by Tim wait long to gain a dose of feet ablazin' in the third . Stoddard, snapping a 21- redemption. stanza as it went on an 11-0 inning scoreless streak for The Ignition can redeem *run to seize a commanding the Saints. itself Friday night when it 13-8 lead. Troy Dusosky The MU bats would hosts the Wave in a regu- (two), Michael King, respond for Sonnenberg in lar season-closing contest Jonathan Santos and Greg the bottom of the first, scor- set to kick-off at 7:30 p.m. Howes all scored during the ing twice as Zack McMillin at Compuware Arena in onslaught that carried over stole third and scored on MU SPORTS INFORMATION Plymouth Township. to the early stages of the a throwing error and Levi Westland's Dave Herrick, shown in action from 2007, contributed a run-scoring single in the first game of Madonna's The two teams are jos- fourth quarter. Cheshire (Troy) scored on doubleheader sweep of visiting Siena Heights on Tuesday at Hitch Ballpark. tling for the No. 1 seed in Hewerton trimmed the a RBI single by Westland's the MISL playoffs that Ignition's deficit to 13- Dave Herrick (Livonia plete game pitching perfor- It was all the offense are set to begin later this 10 with a two-pointer at Churchill). COLLEGE BASEBALL mances, timely hitting and Wendling and the Crusaders month. 3:18 of the fourth off an The Saints went on to great defense to shutout would need on their way to Milwaukee seized sole assist from Matt Johnson , score a run in each of the Starting pitcher Sean visiting Siena Heights, 5-0 the 3-0 game one win. possession of firstplac e in and Jonathan Greenfield first five innings as the Maher would be the benefi- and 3-O, Sunday afternoon In Game 2, junior right- the MISL with Sunday's tri- brought the visitors to two teams exchanged leads ciary, although he wouldn't at Hitch Ballpark. hander Richard Lindquist umph as both clubs entered within 13-12 five minutes before MU went ahead for need much run support, Senior Eric Wendling went the distance on the the game with 20-7 records. later. good with a two-run sixth allowing just two hits with picked up the victory in mound, allowing six hits Playing before a However, Milwaukee inning. four strikeouts over six game one, scattering four while striking out six for packed house Sunday at closed the game with a 5-0 Pat Kenny led off the sixth innings to pick up his third hits and striking put four his second win of the sea- U.S. Cellular Arena, the run to secure a hold on first with a single and scored win of the season. on the way to his second son. Ignition struck first when place. on a triple by Shawn Little The Crusaders broke the win of the season against no The Crusaders got on Jamar Beasley recorded (Canton). Little scored two 'game open with a four-run defeats. the board in the third his 30th goal of the season Ignition to host batters later on a squeeze third inning started by back- The Crusaders jumped inning, capped by a two- 30 seconds into the con- The Ignition will host bunt by pinch-hitter Drew to-back doubles by Scott out to a 1-0 lead in the third run home by first base- test when he headed the Game 2 of the 2008 Major Fry. Boyer and Little and capped inning on a RBI single to left man Kevin Zerbo, his ball into the back of the Indoor Soccer League The two-run cushion off with an RBI single by by Pat Kenny, scoring Zack third of the season to take net to give his team a 2-0 Championship Series semi- proved to be enough for Sonnenberg. McMillin. a 3-0 lead. advantage. final round on Sunday, MU reliever Carl McDevitt MU scored a run each in MU added two more in the The lead swelled to 5-0 in The locals doubled their April 20, at Compuware (Canton) who worked the the fifth and sixth innings, fourth when Ryan Morrow the bottom of the sixth when lead to 4-0 seven min- Arena, the club announced final three-and-one-third including the game ender off doubled and later scored freshman Mike Gansser con- utes later when Josh Rife earlier this week. innings to pick up the win. the bat of Fry. on a base-hit by freshman nected on his first collegiate followed suit and used The opening kick for the In Game 2, the MU bats Siena Heights falls to 2-12 Shawn Little. Little would .home run, a two-run shot to his noggin to direct the game against a yet-to-be- came alive quickly scoring overall and O-4 in WHAC later score as McMillin got left. ball past the Wave's net- determined opponent will three in the first on a two- play. in a run-down between first Lindquist cruised his way minder. Former Madonna be 4:35 p.m. run homer by Cheshire and a and second base, just long through the game with pin- University star Worteh The 2008 MISL solo shot by Kenny to take a MU hurls pair of shutouts enough to let Little cross the point control, allowing just Sampson was credited with Championship Series will 3-0 lead. MU used a pair of com- plate. one walk in the contest. the assist. include six of the nine MISL . The game had all the teams and will consist of makings of an Ignition three rounds. run-away when Detroit's The quarterfinal round Madonna's Irwin strikes out 17 in no-hit gem Hewerton Moreira scored is set for April 11-13, the off a helper from Droo semifinals will unfold Callahan to extend the April 18-20 and the The Madonna University COLLEGE SOFTBALL her first collegiate no-hitter in from Tedi Johnston. Ignition's lead to 6-0. Championship Series Final women's softball team split a 10-0 win over Midway (Ky.). The Crusaders dropped their The hosts' rally com- will be played April 26 their final two games Sunday The no-hitter is the first for second game of the day, 7-1 to menced mid-way through at U.S. Cellular Arena in in Kentucky, defeating Lindsey RBIs. a MU softball pitcher since the host Campbellsville. the second period when Milwaukee. Wilson, 4-3, on a pinch-hit MU fell in the nightcap to 2003 season when Jen Tenyer Christina Finch went 2-for-4 Brett Wiesner slipped a shot The Ignition clinched a two-run homer by Ashley Shay Campbellsville (Ky.), 6-0. accomplished the feat. while Scero continued her hot past Detroit goal-keeper first-round bye with its vic- in the seventh inning. On Saturday, MU freshman Irwin was aided in the victo- hitting with three more hits, Danny Waltman. tory over the New Jersey Jess Irwin picked up the pitcher Jess Irwin (Monroe.) ry offensively by Ashley Shay's MU senior pitcher Liz The Ignition coun- Ironmen on March 28 and win, striking out five and etched her name in the school three-run homer and a 4-for-5 Ballinger took the loss. tered less than three will move directly to the Danielle Richardson (pic- record books striking out a day from Britney Scero and a The Crusaders are 10-8-1 minutes later when Kyt semifinal round. tured) went 2-for-4 with two career high 17 and recording 3-for-5,2 RBI performance overall.

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BOYS TRACKS FIELD CAPSULE OUTLOOK LIVONIA CHURCHILL Houstoulakis' 2008 outlook: "We graduated (first-team All-Area); Bryan Henley (second- seventh (Division 3 regional). T-Birds bolt, forfeit Head coach: Rick Austin, 13th year. nine seniors, so we're returning most of team All-Area); Curtis Jackson (third-team Notable losses to graduation: John Stewart League affiliation: Western Lakes Activities our nucleus from last season. Most of the All-Area). (first-team All-Area); Dan Kubera, Brandon Association (Lakes Division). experience that is returning for us are Leading returnees: Larry Dawkins, Sr., Page. Last year's finish: first (WLAA meet, Division juniors and sophomores. Our distance team 100-200 (first-team All-Area 200; 400 relay); Leading returnees: Jeremy Gainer, Jr., 1 regional, River Rat Relays): second (Lakes is working hard and improving every day JaJuan Marks, Soph., sprints (first-team sprints-relays; Ryan Glass, Sr., middle distance; Division, Observerland Relays, West Bloomf ieid opener vs. Spartans with seniors Krcatovich, Sirena and Cole All-Area 400 relay: Corey Davis, Sr., sprints Taylor Kail, Jr., throws; Aaron McCullar, Sr., Relays and MITCA meet). providing leadership. Our springs are led by (first-team All-Area 400 relay): Zach Bozigiari, sprints-relays; Matt Parent, Sr., distance: Notable losses to graduation: Andrew senior Darell Myree, and juniors Paul Voegeie Sr., throws: Mike Gardner, Sr., distance; Matt Neal, Sr. throws; Derek Zink, Sr., middle LaBerge (first-team Ali-Area); David St. Amant and Isaac Cade. We have a couple of young James Kelly II. Sr., throws; Gary Lawrence, distance; Andrew Jasmer, Jr., throws; Joe Thunder and lightning (first-team All-Area): Jacob McDonald (first- athletes competing for the last spots on our Sr., pole vault; Ryan Lockhart, Sr., pole vault; Nelson, Sr., middle distance-nigh jump; Daniel wasn't the only thing that GIRLS SOCCER team All-Area); Brian Robertson (first-team relay teams. In the hurdles, returning seniors Shawn Long, Sr, pole vault; Dan McCahNI, Sr., Pepaj,Sr, hurdles. All-Area); Eric Puroll (first-team All-Area); Gregory and Green, along with Wludyka, are distance; Daris Smith, Sr., high jump'-middie, Promising newcomers: Don Martin, Sr., scared off Dearborn Edsel Jon Robinson (second-team All-Area); Dan developing into a competitive group. Our field distance. Ford in its girls soccer opener Widmayer (second-team All-Area). events are led by returning lettermen Fortin throws; Joe Haapala, Jr., throws; Jon Jeffrey, . Memorial (0-2) dropped a non- Promising newcomers: Keshawn Martin, Sr., Sr., middle distance-hurdles; Todd McCuliar, Monday night at Livonia Leading returnees: Brandon Grysko, Sr. and McAuliffe in the throws, senior Nick Fenner Jr., sprints; Levonte Brooks, Soph., sprints- league encounter to Plymouth 800-1,600; (first-team Ali-Area 3,200 relay; and junior Kevin Beade in.the pole vault, and sprints-jump. Nelson Kenne, Soph., middle Stevenson. Christian Academy. second-team 800); Billy Gutowski, Sr., long junior Tony Lawson in the'high jump." distance; Dustin Sajowiak, Soph., throws; hurdles; Adrian Myers, Fr, sprints-hurdles; jump; (first-team All-Area 1,600 relay; third- Sergio Pavan, Jr., hurdles; Eric Mlynar, Jr., Moses Hobson, Fr., sprints; Cody Sillanpaa, Jr., The Thunderbirds found Jacobs, who has four goals team All-Area long jump); Derik Peterman, Jr., LIVONIA STEVENSON distance; John Abraham, Sr., throws; James middle distance. themselves down 5-0 after 20 on the year, got an assist on pole vaurt-hurdles; (second-team Ali-Area pole Head coach: Scott Shaw, fifth year. Abraham, Sr., throws; T.J. Aranciba, Jr., throws; Bergeron's 2006 outlook: "We have 49 vault); Joe Tessner, Sr. (third-team All-Area League affiliation: WLAA (takes Division). Tim Boes, Jr., distance; Kyren Boyd, Jr., sprints; kids and most should be eligible. We want to minutes, "waited through one the first goal from sophomore pole vault); Daran Carey, Sr. sprints; Paul Folk, Last year's finish: first (Lakes Division, Anthony Sackett, Jr., sprints; Jimmy Perez, Fr. compete for conference/same always. And see weather delay and signaled to sister Alicia Jacobs. Her sec- Sr., distance; Emmanual Dixon, Sr., sprints; Observerland Relays, Spartan Twilight and sprints; Devon Campbell, Fr., sprints; Stefan how many guys we can get to 'states.' I think Duane Najarian, Sr., tlirows; Joe Varilone, Sr., Livonia City Meet); second (WLAA meet and Anthony, Fr. sprints. we'll be strong in the throws this year. We've officials they were going home ond goal was unassisted, while distance; Mark Waterbury, Jr., middle distance. Division 1 regional. Shough's 2008 outlook: "The John Glenn been weak in the hurdies, but we'll definitely after a second delay giving the senior captain and defender Promising newcomers: Jeff Ricketts, Jr., Notable losses to graduation: Matt Rzepka 'Believe' track season promises to be exciting. be better this year. Lutheran Westland will be sprints; Shane Henson, Jr., sprints; Joseph (first-team All-Area); Dan Crsgel (first-team Ail- We return a number of quality sprinters who the, favorite in the league along with Macomb Spartans a forfeit victory. Danielle Borg assisted on the Salloum, Soph., hurdles; Michael Bargerstock, Area 800 relay); Dave Mcintyre, Kyle Osborne, should have outstanding seasons. Our throwing Lutheran North, two of the teams we haven't Each inclement weather third. Sr., throws; Nicholas Chendes, Jr., throws; Ian Brad Doak. corps are in the capable hands of coach beaten. You can't overlook the others like delay is 30 minutes as man- It was 3-2 in favor of PCA at Guerin, Soph., hurdles; Kasean Robinson, Sr., Leading returnees: Myles White, Sr. hurdtes- Charley Hallman again and promise to be very Harper Woods. They haven't had a track in two springs; Michael Schmidt, Jr., middle distance; longjump (first-team All-Area long jump; 800 competitive. We have a few holes to till, but with years. (Bloomfield Hills) Cranbrook always dated under MHSAA rules. halftime. Chris DeNapoli, Jr., middle distance; Travis relay); Mitchell White, Sr. (second-team All- the outstanding leadership of the five captains gives us a run for the money, too. We've had "It was little bit of a weird FERNDALE3,WAYNE1:Inthe Torney, Jr., sprints; Kevin Pietrasinski, Soph., Area high jufrtp; 400 relay); Derek Buskey, Sr. - Corey Davis, Larry Dawkins, Zack Bozigian, close meets with them." sprints. 400 (second-team Ali-Area 1,600 relay); Matt Mike Gardner and Dan McCahili - we look LUTHERAN HIGH WESTLAND situation," Stevenson coach season opener Monday eve- Broome, Sr., shot put-discus; Mike Gibbons, Sr. forward to have another competitive season." Head coach: Mike Unger, 29thyear. Chris Pinta said, "Their coach ning, the host Eagles prevailed Austin's 2008 outlook: "We're coming off (third-team Ali-Area 3,200 relay); Steve Eideh, WAYNE MEMORIAL League affiliation: Metro Conference. evidently didn't want to wait against Wayne Memorial in a a championship season where we lost 75 Jr, 100 (first-team All-Area 800 relay; second- Head coach: Lee Grizzell, fifth year. Last year's finish: first (Metro Conference, percent of our scoring. This year's team should team All-Area 100 dash); Nate Sergison, Sr. League affiliation: WLAA (Western Division). Division 4 regional and MITCA meet); fifth around after the second delay. game stopped with 11 minutes be balanced as we return key performers in 200-400-iong jump (first-team All-Area 800 Last year's finish: 11th (WLAA); eighth (Division 4 state meet). He said they were going home. remaining due to lightning. all event. I'm especially excited about our relay); David Simon Jr., long jump (second- (Division 1 regional). Notable losses to graduation: Josh Palka potential in the spring, which could be the team All-Area 400 relay); Austin White, Soph., Notable losses to graduation: Keivin Lewis (third-team All-Area); Kyle Ramthun (third- Even though it was still rain- Ferndale led 2-1 at halftime fastest in Churchill history. We're finding "sprints-relays; Jonathon Gudeman, Soph., (first-team Ali-Area); Casey Wolfe (third-team team Ai!-Area); Joe Girolamo (third-team ing, there was no thunder or scoring with only four sec- leadership right now. I like our work ethic so , pole vault; Justin Lipsky, Sr., distance; Dennis Ail-Area); Migal Crowe (third-team All-Area); Ail-Area); Mike Schatz, Aaron Yankee, Brandon lightning." onds left after Wayne senior far this season." Swift, Sr., hurdles; Pat York, Sr., high jump; Adam Gorring (third-team All-Area). Ross, Justin Hempel, Paul Rockrohr, Josh Shawn Howse, Jr., distance; Mike Green, Jr., Haller, Kyle Wilson. Sophomore Molly * captain Whitney Jacobs tied LIVONIA FRANKLIN distance; Alan Stackpoole, Jr., distance; Brian Leading returnees: D.J. Freeman, Sr., sprints; Head coach: Nic Houstoulakis, fourth year. Fenech, Jr., distance; pave Pearson, Sr., pote Renaldo Powell, Jr., hurdles; Jacob Schofield, Leading returnees: Kyle Kempf, Sr. 200-400- McConnell notched a hat trick it only 17 seconds earlier off League affiliation: WLAA (Western Division). vault; Danny Martinelli, Sr., pole vault; Osama Sr., distance; Mike Grayer, Jr., 200-400; Matt high jump (third-team All-Area 1,600 relay); for the Spartans, scoring at the an assist from junior Brittany Last year's finish; 10th (WLAA meet); 11th Al-Haymi, Jr., pole vault. Mills, Jr., middle distance: Ryan Crayne, Sr. Paul Rilett, Sr., pole vault-hurdies; Frankie (Division 1 regional). Promising newcomers: Wade Stahl, Jr., throw; C.J. Kelly, Sr., throws; Austin Hassen, Sr., Cain, Sr., shot put-discus; Troy Goize, Sr., shot 3-minute mark, 14 minutes DeJack. Notable losses to graduation: Mike Sylvester sprints-relays; Jacob Gudeman, Jr., sprints; throws; Abraham Mendez, Sr., distance. put; Kevin Moody, Sr., shot put; Jim Rockrohr, and 17 minutes (from Taken Wayne played the final 15 (first-team All-Area); Mike Wood (third-team Wyatt Stahl, Jr., 400-long jump; Will Burek, Promising newcomers: Alex Balli, Soph., Sr. 800-relays; Josh Rice, Sr,, distance-3,200 All-Area), Alvin Duncan, Kevin Wengert, Eiliott Soph., hurdles-long jump. sprints; Parish Clayborn, Jr., sprints; Anton relay; Spencer Lyle, Sr. distance-relays; Brad Mergian). minutes with only 10 players Smith. Shaw's 2008 outlook: "There will be a Conley, Jr., sprints; Ryan Lowe, Soph., sprints; Larose, Jr., pole vault; Zach Robinson, Jr. Alex Harbowy also scored due to a red card. Leading returnees: Doug Cole, Sr., distance; number of factors involved with us having a Randolph Mathis, Fr., sprints; Tyler Gendron, sprints-long Jump; Joe Krueger, Jr. shot put- Nick Fenner. Sr., pole vault; Mike Krcatovich, successful season, First, is being healthy. Our Fr, distance; Travis Klein, Fr, distance; Scott discus; Alex Kemp, Jr., distance; Ethan Haller, from Mergian at the 10-minute The Zebras got sterling Mclntosh;Fr, distance; Dante Senters, Fr., Soph., long jump-sprints: Craig Kowalsky, Sr., distance: Eric Green, Sr., hurdles; Stuart fastest sprinter, Steve Eideh, is still recovering sprints. mark, while Brittany Hoots defense from senior Danielle Gregory, Sr., hurdles: Daren Myree, Sr., sprints; from a knee injury from football. And two, the Soph., shot put-distance; David Moldenhauer, buried Rachel Stevens' free Borg and sophomore goalkeep- Evan Sirena, Sr., distance; Kevin Beadle, Jr., development of our pole vaulters. Gudeman, Grizzell's 2008 outlook: "When it's all said Soph., distance; Justin Palka, Soph., pole vault- pole vault; Paul Voegele, Jr., sprints; Tony Pearson, Martinelli and Al-Haymi all improved and done we'll have about 30 too 35 kids. We 400; Cody Weaver, Soph., hurdles. kick at the 20-minute mark to er Megan Maynor was making Lawson, Jr., middle distance-jumps; Cameron last season. And three, our distance groupled lost four good kids who transferred at the Unger's 2008 outlook: "At this point, it's complete the scoring. her first start. Wludyka, Jr., hurdles; David Fortin, Jr., shot by seniors Mike Gibbons and Justin Lipsky. . semester break, three to Inkster and one certainly a season of unknowns because of put-discus; Dylan Taylor, Jr., distance; Sean And finally, our varsity athletes who have done to South Lyon. We had others in our junior the graduation of senior we had last spring. Stevenson goalkeeper CHURCHILL 0, PIONEER 0 McAuliffe, Soph., shot put-discus; Robert welt in the past committing to getting into class transfer as welJ. This junior class had Last year we pretty much know what athletes Rachel Simari did not face a (SUSPENDED): Lightning in the . Freed, Soph., distance; Nick Gheradini, Soph., shape so they can compete at the level they're a lot of promise as freshman, but we've would fill which events, but that is certainly distance. capable of." been decimated by transfers. We have a lot not the case this year. We do have about 40 shot during the opening half in area Monday night forced guys, so we'll have to see who ends up in what host Ljvonia Churchill and Promising newcomers: Isaac Cadet; Jr., inexperience so it's going to be a rebuilding events. They are practicing hard, so it's very posting the shutout. sprints; Antoine Banks, Soph., high jump- WESTLAND JOHN GLENN effort, But with a lot of work we hope to have Ann Arbor Pioneer to suspend some good things by the end of the year." encouraging to my assistant (Dave Ruth) and I PLY. CHRISTIAN 5, WAYNE sprints; Mike Baumgardner, Soph., sprints; Head coach: Jess Shough, 22nd year. that we can have balance in all of the events. 3: Senior captain Whitney action after 17 minutes of play. Andy McCaffery, Soph., high jump-sprints; League affiliation: WLAA (Lakes Division). LIVONIA CLARENCEVILLE The three sprint relays will have many new Austin Jones, Fr., distance; Brandon Tower, Last year's finish: sixth (WLAA meet and Head coach: Dean Bergeron, seventh year. runners so it will &e interesting to see how Jacobs' hat trick was not The game will be made up at Fr., hurdles; Jarlus Woolfork, Fr., discus; Ryan Division 1 regional). League affiliation: Metro Conference. they progress throughout the season." enough Tuesday as host Wayne a later date. . Parkin, distance. Notable losses to graduation: Ian Thornton Last year's finish: third (Metro Conference);

established two scholarships, senior Kyle Kempf. ment for the graduated John one in Gumbert's name. The Warriors are defend- Stewart, who placed third in GUHBERT "Lowell was the reason peo- TKAIrK FROM PAGE Bl PAGE Bl ing Division 4 regional and the 400 and fourth in the 200 ple should get flowers before Michigan Interscholastic at the Division 3 state meet. they die," she said. "He touched Track Coaches Association Stewart was Metro "I thought he was somebody's a lot of lives." The Patriots are led by dis- (MITCA) champions. The Conference and Livonia City grandpa. He worked every game, . Visitation for Gumbert will tance runner Evan Sirena, Warriors, coached by the area's champ in the 100,200 and every tournament. He was one be from 4-9 p.m. Thursday at while Wayne is banking on elder statesman, Mike Unger 400 and broke a 30-year- of those guys that when he was L. J. Griffin Funeral Home, senior D.J. Freeman in the (29th year), placed fifth overall old school record in the 400 attached to something, he gave 7707 Middlebelt, Westland. sprints. in the 2007 state meet. (49.5). 100 percent. He was Mr. Sports. Services begin at 10 a.m. In the Metro Conference, Livonia Clarenceville Clarenceville's heir appar- He knew more about the kids Friday also at Griffin. Lutheran High Westland will seventh-year coach Dean ent is junior sprinter Jeremy than some of their own parents." try and defend its title led by Bergeron must find a replace- Gainer. In 1989, the booster club [email protected] | (734)953-2123

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; BY BRAD EMONS and 3,200 (59-99) and regional, along Glenn, led by senior Ashley The Blazers return three ; OBSERVER STAFF WRITER (school-record with junior distance runner Parker who took both WLAA standouts in sophomore 11:12.63). , Courtney Calka, a regional titles hi the 100 and 200. Megan Yanik (sprints-hur- • Pat Daugherty has been Senior champion who owns the Parker's season bests were 12.3 dles), junior Katie Morasso • handed the baton. Kyndra WLAA and school record in in the 100 and 25.4 in the 200. (sprints) and junior Brigid '• And he has a tough act to fol- Abron, Miss the 1,600 (5:03.27). The Rockets, under first- Molloy (throws). ' low succeeding Keith McDonald Volleyball, Livonia Franklin, mean- year coach James Fitzgerald, In the Metro Conference, ; as the Livonia Churchill girls will give the while, enjoyed one of its finest scored 20 points in last runner-up Lutheran High ; track and fieldcoach . Ashley Parker Rachel McFarlane Courtney Calka Chargers plen- seasons in school history after Saturday's Ann Arbor Pioneer Westland and third-year coach ; McDonald, who moved into John Glenn Churchill Stevenson ty of points finishing third at the regional Invitational as junior Chanel Randy Clark will have to make ; an administrator's role, posted in the shot and fourth in the WLAA. Payne took third in the long up for the loss of sprinter ; a 24-0 dual-meet record to go said. "This is truly our seniors' put and discus, while senior The Patriots, hard hit by jump (16 feet, 11.5 inches). Lauren Schwecke. - along with four Western Lakes team. I expect both (Livonia) hurdlers Jackie Gribeck and graduation losses, will have to Parker added a fifth in the The defending Division 4 Activities and four Lakes Stevenson and Northville to Mallory Lukas also return do some rebuilding, but return 60-meter dash (7-96) and regional champs are led by • Division titles. The Chargers be strong competition for the along with sophomore Sara senior Ashley Price (shot • teamed up with Payne, Ashley senior Katie Krueger (throws), also captured two Division 1 (Lakes) division and (WLAA) Kroll (distance) and Sarah put-discus), junior Ashley Montgomery and Lakeysha junior Katey Ramthun (200 : regional titles and three Public conference championships." LaBerge (sprints). Butkowski (400), junior Smith for a fifth in the 800 relay through 800) and junior Megan ' Schools of Livonia invitation- The Chargers lost some Churchill's chief competi- Meghan Powers (pole vault) (1:50.64). Pole vaulter Jamie Kohtz (long jump-sprints). ; als in McDonald's four years. valuable members to gradu- tion will once again come and sophomore Liz Hollaway Mellas also took a fifth (7-0). Optimism is running high ; Daugherty spent seven ation including state discus from Lakes Division rival (high jump). The numbers, meanwhile, for fellow Metro Conference seasons as the Churchill boys champion Lauren Krupsky. Stevenson, which finished "Overall, I feel very good are down to 15 at Wayne member Livonia Garenceville, assistant before moving over But the cupboard is not runner-up in the regional and about our ability to remain Memorial, but the Zebras fea- which returns its top four in the same role last year completely bare with the third in the Western Lakes competitive with the teams in ture an outstanding hurdler in scorers from ayear ago led with the girls. He is also the return of senior Rachel meet. the area and I look forward to senior Nastassia Goines. by Division 3 state discus head cross country coach at McFarlane, who qualified for The'Spartans, under fifth- another fun season," Franklin One team expected to be on qualifier Ashley Hall, sprinter- Madonna University. three individual events at the year coach Kelly Graham, eighth-year coach Dave the rise is Livonia Ladywood, long jumper Aneta Elliot, '. "Basically the team suc- state meet including the 800- features standout 400 run- Bjorklund said. coming off a third-place finish sprinter Brushell Brown and : cess will be determined by meter run (2:19.09), 1,600 ner Brittany Mrozek, a senior The fastest sprint corps, how- at last year's Division 2 region- middle distance runner Shelby ; our senior class," Daugherty run (school-record 5:08.44) who captured the WLAA title ever, belongs to Westland John al under coach Lori Brauer. Dermyre.

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LIVONIA CHURCHILL will feel the loss of former head coach Keith are number two all-time in four other events, success to our team. We have a solid varsity League affiliation: Catholic League (Centra! discus. ; Head coach: Pat Daugherty, first year. McDonald and assistant Sue Tatro, hut with a along with helping us place highly in lots of group returning with many new girls who will Division). Gustaf son's 2008 outlook: "Were returning . League affiliation: Western Lakes Activities good senior class returning I expect a smooth big meets. That being said, I'm very impressed also contribute to the success of the team this last year's finish: third (Division 2 regional); ouf four top scorers from '07 and have our Association (Lakes Division). transition. We will be led by our captains with the kids we have out right now. We still year. The returning seniors have great talent fourth (Catholic League). best freshman class in year. This should be Last year's finish: first place (Lakes Division, Rachel McFarlane, Jackie Gribeck, Sarah have a lot of talent and big-meet point scorers and leadership qualities that will add even Notable losses to graduation: Stephanie our most balanced and most talented team ' WLAA and Division 1 regional meets); LaBerge, Kyndra Abron. Michelle Verellen returning with Price, Butkowski, Powers, Scott more strength to the team." DiGiandomenico, Kathryn Berger, Emily we've had in many years. Fifteen of our 21 girls Notable losses to graduation: Lauren and Megan Murray. They are not only good and Hollaway. Some of our new kids will be WESTLAND JOHN GLENN Rozanski, Jenae Bahoura, Paige Evans. are underclassmen, which bodes well for the Krupsky {first-team All-Area); Mandi Coppola athletes, but even better leaders and people." able to fight right in where we have holes Head coach: James Fitzgerald, first year. Leading returnees: Megan Yanik, Soph, future. Aneta Elliot is our returning captain (first-team All-Area); Tauri Rothermel (first- LIVONIA FRANKLIN from graduation. We have a very young and League affiliation: WLAA (Lakes Division). sprints-hurdles (second-team All-Area 400); and MVP from a year ago. She should be at the team All-Area); Nicole Thornsberry (first-team Head coach: Dave Bjorklund, eighth year. hard-working distance team, and have found Last year's finish: sixth (WLAA meet); seventh Katie Morasso, Jr., sprints (third-team All-Area top of our conference in the 100,400 and long All-Area): Liz Buttery (first-team All-Area); League affiliation: WLAA (Western Division). some new talent in the sprints, hurdles and (Division! regional). 200); Brigid Moiloy, Jr., throws (third-team jump. Ashley Hall qualified for 'states' in her • Erica Hope (first'-team); Megan Maceratini Last year's finish: first (Patriot Relays, Raider pole vault." Notable losses to graduation: Kija Colts, All-Area discus); Emily Bambach, Sr., distance; first year of throwing as a juniors. She looks (second-team All-Area); Kristin Zgorecki Relays, Stafford Relays); second (Western LIVONiA STEVENSON Amanda Femat, Sierra Richardson. Laura Grau, Sr., distance; Kelley Marcaccio, to capture a conference crown and return (second-team All-Area); Kailee Hobbins Division); third (Division 1 regional); fourth Head coach: Kelly Graham, fifth year. Leading returnees: Ashley Parker, Sr., sprints Sr, throws-distance; Kariee Siepierski, Sr., to 'states' in the discus. Ashley's on pace to (WLAA meet). (first-team All-Area 100; 400 relay; second- distance; Jenny Turzewski, Sr., distance; break the school's discus record, as well as • (second-team All-Area); Milan Boyer (first-team League affiliation: WLAA (Lakes Division). Allison Spitzlev, Jr., jumps-hurdies; Margaret being 3 part of the team which will break the Ail-Area). Notable losses to graduation: Robyn Whalen Last year's finish: second (Division 1 regional team 800 relay); Chanel Payne, Jr., long jump- sprints (first-team All-Area 400 relay; second- Wojtanowski, Jr., sprints; Morgan Zuziak, school record in the 4 x 800 relay. Dermyre . Leading returnees: Rachel McFarlane, Sr. (first-team All-Area); Casey Lynett (second- and Lakes Division); third (WLAA meet). Jr. distance; Kelsey Soronen, Jr., distance; is looking to btiiid upon her freshman year • distance (first-team All-Area 800; Kyndra team); Megan Wilson (second-team All-Area); Notable losses to graduation: Maria Winkler team 800 relay; third-team long jump); Ashley Montgomery, Sr., sprints (first-team All-Area Kathleen Theisen, Jr., distance; Mallory where she finished second in scoring. She's a ' Abron, Sr. shot put-discus (second-team Kari Saarela (second-team All-Area); Allison (first-team All-Area); Kristen Frey (second- Tomaszewski, Jr., distance; Kasey Cox, Jr., versatile athlete running every event from the '. Ail-Area shot put); Jackie Gribeck, Sr. hurdles- • Milican (third-team All-Area); Devan Walley team All-Area); Kara Piorkowski, Allie Plisko, 400 relay; second-team 800 relay); Lakeysha Smith, Sr., sprints (first-team Ail-Area 400 • distance; Meredith Houska, Soph., throws- 400 up. Brushell (Brown) is poised to climb the jumps (third-team All-Area 100 hurdles); Sarah (third-team All-Area); Laura Marshall (third- Stephanie Perez. distance; Meghan Clarke, Soph., Jumps-sprints; conference ranks in the 200 after finishing six 1 team All-Area); Kara Giummo. Leading returnees: Brittany Mrozek, Sr. relay; second-team 800 relay; third-team 200; LaBerge, Sr., 200-relays (second-team All-Area Ryan Anderson, jr., shot put; Jamie Mellas, Sr, Cathy Wojtanowski, Soph., distance; Maureen last year. She, along with Aneta, will lead our 200); Margarita Lazarevska, Sr. hurdles Mallory Leading returnees: Ashley Price, Sr. shot captain, 400 (first-team All-Area; second- Murphy, Soph, sprints; Haley Giordano, Soph., young group of sprinters. Daniels and Azar put-discus; Ashley Butkowski, Jr. 400-relays team 1,600 relay); Courtney Calka, Jr., 1,600 pole vault-middle distance. Lukas, Sr., hurdles (third-team All-Area 300 Promising newcomers: Brittany Brown, Sr, distance; Lisa Achacon, Soph., sprints. added depth to a great returning class." hurtles): Sara Kroil, Soph., 800-3,200 relay (third-team All-Area 400); Meghan Powers, (first-team All-Area; second-team 1,600-3,200 Promising newcomers: Amanda Field, Sr., Jr., pole vault; Liz Hollaway, Soph., high relays); Brittany Gentile, Sr. captain, hurdles middle distance; Candice Williams, Soph., (second-team All-Area 800; first-team 3,200 sprints (transfer from Wayne Memorial); distance; Julia Kenney, Jr., distance; Melissa LUTHERAN HIGH WESTLAND relay); Samar Aoude, Jr., 400-1,600 relay (first- jump (second-team All-Area); Senneca Scott, (second-team All-Area 100 hurdles); Chelsea Wickman, Jr., distance; Mary Burdgick, Soph., Head coach: Randy Clark, third year. Soph, 400-3,200 relay (third-team All-Area Pashnick, Sr. captain, long jump); Colette DanTca James, Jr., hurdles; Jenn Drum, Soph., team Ail-Area 1,600 relay); Kim Verellen, Sr., distance. throws; Kathleen Welsh, Soph., sprints; Megan League affiliation: Metro Conference. 3.200; Michelle Verellen, Sr, 3,200; Eren Ural, 3,200 relay); Monica Hardy, Soph., 100-200; Fodera, Sr, throws; Maame Adomako, Sr. Vitale, Fr., sprints; Siobhan Aldridge, Fr., Last year's finish: first (Division 4 regional); ; Sr., pole vault (third-team All-Area); Sharon Carolanne Cucci. Jr., hurdles; Victoria Church, captain, throws; Brooke Knochel, Jr., 400 Fitzgerald's 2008 outlook: "The season distance; Teresa Wojnarowski, Fr, sprints- second (Metro Conference meet). Soph., 1,600-3,200; Brittany Milican, Soph., (second-team All-Area 1,600 relay); Sarah jumps : Shannon Hogg, Fr., sprints-jumps; Notable losses to graduation: Lauren , Rayford, Sr., pole vault; Sara Niezgoda, Sr, discus-shot put; Kelly Tapella, Sr, sprints- looks bright. We had good numbers and • 800-3,200; Shannon Getchen, jr., throws; Opdyke, Soph., distance (second-team All- the athletes are working hard. We are Mercedes Black, Fr., distance; Lauren Micallef, Schwecke (second-team Ail-Area); KatherJne jumps; Anastasia Bending, Sr. pole vault: Sam Area 3,200 relay; third-team All-Area 1,600); Fr. sprints; Melissa Laing, Fr., sprints; Emma Mackenzie, Amy Maynard, Erin Rauch, Ashiey 'Megan Murray, Sr., 800. Culp, Jr., high jump. focusing on doing things the right way and . Promising newcomers: Megan Catalano, Christine Armstrong, Jr., hurdles; Becky getting better every day. We have strong McCloryJr, sprints. Taylor-VOss. • Soph., hurdles; Megan Kelly, Soph., sprints; Promising newcomers: Mallory Church, Fr, Adamcheck, Soph, hurdles; Katie Glynn, Soph, leadership returning along with some talented Brauer's 2008 outlook: "I'm looking Leading returnees: Bekah Kroesing, Sr,, : Evran Ural, Fr., pole vault; Jenna Szuba, 600-1,600; Savannah Haig, Soph, shot put- 400-800-relays. underclassmen. We expect to compete at toward our experienced athletes, like state- hurdles; Katie Krueger, Sr., shot put-discus; . Soph., 800-1,600; Jessica Raisaner, Fr, 400; discus; Olivia Hernandez, Soph., sprints; Molly Promising newcomers: Chrissy Tappan, Jr., a high level and build team character. The competitors Katie Morasso and Megan Yanik, Olivia Rork, Sr., shot put-sprints; Myrian • Samantha Emmanuel, Fr., sprints; Emily Hirst, Jr., sprints; Megan McPherson, Fr, 800- • distance; Courtney Lewis, Jr., sprints; Victoria girls are focused and we're pleased with to help lead our young team. The talent that Storck, Sr., pole vault-hurdles; Megan Kohtz, ; Clairmont, Jr.. distance. 1,600; Jen Muellier, Fr. hurdles-sprints; Emily Saferian, Soph., distance; Megan DeMarco. their effort. We look forward to a successful has to come from the freshman class last year Jr., long jump, sprints; Katey Ramtriun, . Dautfherty's 2008 outlook: "We will have a Quint, Soph., pole vault-long jump-sprints; Soph., sprints; Bella DiGillio, Fr., sprints; Katie season." and this year is really exciting. Goals for this Jr., 200-400-800; Becca Refenes, Jr., shot • tough act to follow from last season's team. Megan Wickens. Fr., 800,1,600. Anagnostou, Fr., middle distance; Marci Kovsky, WAYNE MEMORIAL year are to place higher for our league and put-discus-s prints; Emillie Freeman, Soph., Bjorklund's 2008 outlook: "Going into Shis Fr., sprints: Karii Kuchka, Jr., middle distance. place higher at regional. We definitely want to high jump-sprints; Brittany Maynard, Soph., ; They had great individual and team success. Head coach: Kevin Miller, eighth year. be returning girls to state (meet) competition Fortunately we have 3 senior-laden team season, I was worries. We lest a lot of talent Graham's 2003 outlook: "I'm very excited League affiliation: WLAA (Western Division). distance; Nicole Zehei, Soph., pole vault- and points to graduaiion. The class of 2007 about this coming season. We lost a great as well as girls competing at that level for the middle distance. • with great leadership. Asa coaching staff, Last year's finish; 12th (WLAA meet); 14th first time. With this group of girls and how '. we're very excited about this year's team. The was the best in the history of Franklin girls bunch of seniors who showed great leadership (Division I regional). Promising newcomers: Julie Jongsma, Sr., track and field. They were part of breaking and talent, but with the returning veterans they're coming together, I think this wili be a • challenge this season will be for the girls to Notable losses to graduation: Kathy Hansen. great season." high jump-long jump-middle distance; Kendal • adjust to basically a new coaching staff. We schools records in nine of the 17 events and and newly added girls, it should offer great Leading returnees: Nastassia Goines, Sr. Grubbs, Jr., long jump-middle djstance; Allyson sprints-hurdles; Claire Moro, Sr., distance; Yankee, Jr., long jump-middle distance; Randt Melissa Smith, Sr. distance; Haley Hayes, Jr., LIVONIA CLARENCEVILLE Charters, Fr., shot put-discus; Beth Laflose, middle distance; Lalita Hayes, Soph., middle Head coach: Brady Gustafson, third year. Fr., distance; Sarah Maynard, Fr.r distance; distance; Lakeisha Allen, Jr., sprints. League affiliation: Metro Conference. Jacquelyn Schwartz, Fr., hurdles-sprints. Promising newcomers: Meah Long, Fr., sprints. Last year's finish: sixth. (Metro Conference); Clark's 2008 outlook: "The departure Miller's 2008 outlook: "We had some 11th (Division 3 regional). of my assistant coach Jeremy Fabris to difficulties last year. With only 15 out we'll try Notable losses to graduation: Enyioma pursue his graduate degree will make for and develop-kids individually. We're rebuilding Okechukwu. a challenging year. Returning veterans the team this year. We have to get our field Leading returnees: Ashley Hall, Sr., 800- will provide a solid core in all areas. The events back and we don't have any relay teams .discus; Aneta Elliot, Jr., sprints-long jump; addition of newcomers will fill some large put together yet. Our long jump-pit is still Brushell Brown, Jr., sprints-relays; Shelby holes in the lineup due to graduation. The frozen and our shot put area is under water. Dermyre, Soph, 800-1,600-relays. Metro Conference is always a challenge with It's been hard. Our step program doesn't end Promising newcomers: Marlene Azar, Jr., 400- the stiff competition we'll be facing over until Friday and we may get some more kids. 800-relays; Alexa Bean, Fr, 400-1,600 relay; the next couple of months. Retjionals will be We're looking for more bodies." jillian Burhop, Fr., sprints; Stephanie Lozano, at home for the first time on our new track. Fr, hurdles-1,600 relay; Evangeia Daniels, Fr, Given the fact that we have most of our LIVONIA LADYWOOD meets at home will be a plus." Head coach: Lori Brauer, second year. sprints-relays; Jenna Burgess, Fr, shot put-

pumped up in the Trials." THE WEEK AHEAD TRIALS Fox's accomplishment went virtually unnoticed at PREP BASEBALL FROM Stevenson with the exception Thursday, April 3 F.H. Harrison at Churchill, 4 p.m. of a few people. She doesn't Friday, April 4 Fox will swim the 200 but- swim for her high school team Dearborn at Franklin, 4 p.m. Belleville at Wayne, 4 p.m. terfly, where she ranks 66th and doesn't like to toot her Riverview at Clarencevitle, 4:30 p.m. nationally; the 200IM (84th own horn. Ply. Christian at Luth. Westland, 4:30 p.m. ranked); and 100 butterfly "Most people have no idea Saturday, April 5 (all double-headers) Belleville at Franklin, 11 a.m. (108th ranked). except for a couple my friends, Farmington at John Glenn, 11 a.m. "We're hopeful with four and a couple of teachers know," Ypsilanti Lincoln at Wayne. 11 a.m. GIRLS SOFTBALL more days of tapering," Hafner she said. Thursday, April 3 said. "We'll let her make a good With all the training and Farmington at Churchill (2), 4 p.m. run against good competition. schooling, Fox doesn't have Friday, April 4 Dearborn at Stevenson. 4 p.m. She has a great chance of mak- much time for socializing. Riverview at Ciarencevilie, 4:30 p.m. ing three cuts, and she'll also She carries a 3.7 grade point Ply. Christian at Luth. Westiand, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 5 (all double-headers) swim the 400 freestyle." average and lists Advanced Vpsilanti Lincoln at Wayne, 11 a.m. Fox normally swims morn- Placement U.S. History as her GIRLS SOCCER ings with Hafner at Franklin favorite subject where she's Thursday, April 3 Ladywood at Divine Child, 4 p.m. before returning to the Novi currently studying the Cold Luth. Westland at Wash. Christian, 5 p.m. Sports Club after school with War. Friday, April 4 Ply. Christian at Luth. Westland, 4:30 p.m. the Sturgeons. "I basically study, swim and Stevenson at Canton, 5:30 p.m. Mom-to-mom discussions "She's got a strong drive to watch Lifetime (TV network) Franklin at D.H. Crestwood, 7 p.m. be good," said Hafner, who with my best friends," Fox BOYSS GIRLS TRACK Thursday, April 3 began coaching Fox at age 8. joked. Churchill at W.L Western, 3:30 p.m. Photo galleries "She has a strong inner core Fox's quest for Olympic Salem at Franklin, 3:30 p.m. Stevenson at Canton, 3:30 p.m. of her body. She's consistently Trials cuts, however, has been John Glenn at Wayne, 3:30 p.m. improved since age 9 and she rewarding. Saturday, April 5 Local calendar of events won state titles at 10. She went "My coaches know what Franklin Patriot Relays, 9 a.m. GIRLS TENNIS to a regional select camp for to do to push me," she said. Thursday, April 3 the top 13- and 14-year-old "They're so dedicated and I'm John Glenn at Garden City, 4 p.m. Ladywood vs. R.O. Shrine at Schoolcraft,4 p.m. Editor's blog swimmers. She's versatile. She thankful they've taken me this Southfield-Lathrup vs. Clarenceville can swim anything." far." at Livonia's Bicentennial Park, 4:30. p.m. Fox would like no better to Following the Trials, Fox Friday, April 4 Farmington at Churchill, 4 p.m. earn a spot in the Trials in will swim July 29 in the U.S. Franklin at F.H. Harrison, 4 p.m. the 200 IM where she will go Open followed by the Speedo Wayne at Ypsilanti Lincoln, 4 p.m. Redford Union at Ciarencevilie, 4:30 p.m. . up against her favorite swim- Junior Nationals Aug. 4, both Saturday, April 5 mer, Northville High grad and in Minneapolis, Minn. A.A. Pioneer Quad Meet, 8 a.m. just recently crowned NCAA Meanwhile, she hopes the Riv. Gabriel Richard Invitational, 9 a.m. BOYS GOLF champion Ava Ohlgren of magic carpet ride will continue. Thursday, April 3 Auburn University. "I hope to get the rest of my Fellows Creek Cup, 8:30 a.m. Friday, April 4 "She's ranked in the top cuts," Fox said. "But right now Huron Valley vs. Oakland Christian, 2:30 p.m. eight (in the 200 IM)," Fox I'm still on 'Cloud Nine.'" GIRLS LACROSSE said. "She always gave me talks Saturday, April 5 Ladywood Tournament, 9 a.m. before my swims. It will get me [email protected] \ {734} 953-2123 MEN'S COLLEGE BASEBALL Thursday, April 3 Rochester at Madonna, 2 p.m. Saturday, April 5 Madonna at St. Xavier, III. (2), 1p.m. Sunday, April 6 Visit hometownlife.com Madonna at St. Xavier (2), 1p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE SOFTBALL Thursday, April 3 Madonna at Siena Heights (2), 4 p.m. Sponsored by for daily updates of news, Friday, April 4 Cornerstone at Madonna (2), 4 p.m. Saturday, April 5 soorts and Dhotos Aquinas College at Madonna (2), 1 p.m. www.hometownlife.com Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, April 3,2008 (*) B5

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Focus on Wine 50 commer- The event is free, open to cial wineries the public and held at all seven Ray & Eleanor produce over English Gardens stores in Ann Heald 375,000 cases Arbor, Clinton Twp., Dearborn of wine, rank- Heights, Eastpointe, Royal Oak/ ing it 13th in Troy, West Bloomfield, and its the nation for wine produc- newest location in Brighton. tion and attracting a million More than 25 topics ranging visitors who generate an esti- from perennials to container mated $8.6 million in wine- gardening to earth-friendly related tourism. The wine and Diane Murphy Krupa gardening, will be presented, grape industry contributes won the 19th Annual including a presentation by Janet about $800 million annually Ghiordes Knot Creative Macunovich, co-founder and to Michigan's economy. Space Competition at senior instructor of the Michigan Of the classic European the Michigan Design School of Gardening with Color varieties, a.k.a. vitis vinifera, Center in Troy with her Schemes in the Garden, 1 p.m. Riesling is the most widely "Temple Carvings." Saturday, April 5 in Royal Oak planted white variety and Krupa, of Flat Rock, is and Season-Long Color with Pinot Noir, the most widely a student at Eastern Perennials, 3 p.m. Sunday, April 6 planted red in the state. In l Michigan University's in West Bloomfield. 2007, Michigan wines were School of Engineering English Gardens is located at awarded 800 medals at Technology. . 4901 Coolidge Highway, Royal national and international Oak. Call (248) 280-9500 and competitions. 6370 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield (248) 851-7506. VINTAGE 2007 Michigan is already her- alded for its Riesling wines Variety, the children's char- - dry, semi-dry and late har- ity, has created a new "Learning vest dessert styles. However, Lunch" series, a new program Michigan's producers could designed to provide women in not be happier with the early the community with speakers on assessment of its red wines topics important to them, while from last year's harvest. raising funds to support children "Some 2007 reds." says Black of the region. Star Farms winemaker Lee The premiere event is a Table Lutes, "are better than 2005." Tops Luncheon at II a.m. April The 2007 white wines 16 at the Pine Lake Country Club, will begin to see release this 3300 Pine Lake Road in Orchard month, but the reds are at Lake. The event highlights beau- least a year away. From the tifully designed and decorated • 2005 vintage, though, try tables and will also feature a pre- cabernet franc, raerlot and BY KEN ABRAMCZYK sentation by Karen Carroll, editor pinot noir. If you're bored STAFF WRITER ofSouthern Accents magazine. with chardonnay, try one Carroll is a frequent lecturer from Michigan, they're crisp A rug is like a palette, says on entertaining and home design and not nearly as pumped Rhoda Goldman. and, in addition to her role as edi- with oak. "Rugs are like a piece of art tor ofSouthern Accents, wrote on the floor," said the showroom Entertaining with Southern Style, MORE WINERIES TO OPEN manager of Ghiordes Knot at the as well as contributed to the This year, six new winer- Michigan Design Center in Troy. Casey Hooley of Grand Rapids, a student at Kendall College Art & Design, won an books Accents on Accessories and ies are slated to open. They From that, designers can choose honorable mention in the competition with her Timor rug design. Southern Style. include Krolczyk Cellars in wall colors, draperies and furni- Event co-chairs Karen DeKoker Freesoil, Clay Avenue Cellars ture for clients seeking a new look designers, who are American rug's rich hues, floral motif and and Lisa Petrella have also in Muskegon, Rose Valley for their homes. Society of Interior Designers mem- rhythmic geometry all help lend a planned a special preview for Winery in Rose City, Two Design students received a bers. sense of timelessness to the space," benefactors the night before. Lads Winery on Old Mission practice session for the work- "A lot of the instructors, who are She also wrote: "An intriguing Carroll will be featured at "Supper Peninsula, and in Lake ing world with rugs in the 19th also ASID members, use it as a harmony between the fluid motion with Southern Accents" at 6:30 Leelanau Forty-Five North Annual Ghiordes Knot Creative classroom project," Goldman said. of the rug's rich colors is reflected p.m. and Circa Winery. These Space Competition. Goldman said "Two of the judges said how good by the natural beauty of the state of Lisa and Ennio Petrella. bring the state's winery total 57 students from seven Michigan it is that in this computer day and accent wall. This sets the stage for Ticket prices for Variety's Table to 56. schools, colleges and universities age, that (these students) could a savvy, sophisticated setting." Tops Luncheon are: Friend, $75, "Sales of Michigan wines participated. use the graph paper for a client, Runners-up received honor- or atable of eight, $600; Patron, grew more than 14 percent The students illustrate the rug instead of the CAD program." able mention awards. They were $125, or a table of eight, $1,000; or in 2007," reports Michigan as a focal point in the room, and The winner was Diane Murphy Casey Hooley of Grand Rapids, a Benefactor, $175, or atable of eight Grape & Wine Industry interpret the rugs provided by Krupa, a student of Easter student at Kendall College of Art $1,400. To purchase tickets or for Council's Linda Jones. Ghiordes Knot. This year's rugs Michigan University's School of and Design; and Lara Carlson, of more information, call Variety at "Overall state wine sales from were Timor by Asmara, a needle- Engineering and Technology, for Howell and a student at EMU, for (248) 258-5511. all global points of origin point carpet, and Temple Carvings her use of Temple Carvings. In their Timor rug interpretations. were up 3.4 percent." Jones by Inner Asia, a Tibetan trellis. her entry's Inspiration Statement, The winner will receive $400; also noted that to kick off The entries were judged March Krupa wrote: "Temple Carvings The Michigan Dahlia Michigan Wine Month, 20 by a panel of professional is an intricately woven jewel. The Please see DESIGN, D2 Association sponsors Dahlia Day to assist dahlia growers and Please see WINE, 5)2 would-be growers to prepare for the 2008 growing season. Learn about taking dahlias from storage; dividing clumps; starting tubers Indoors; preparing your garden New wireless gadget streams music from your PC to any room in the house soil; planting, feeding and spray- ing, and more. Question: I have a large music er that connects to your stereo though I did encounter a few The eventis free and sched- library on my PC. My stereo (or a set of powered speakers) setup hassles. 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Do you have The pedestal was created washers. any suggestions for me?" when the new front loader hit With all the laundry rooms Jim enclosed his phone the market 10 years ago. moved to the first and second number in his e-mail, which People were concerned that floors you can bet your bot- made it easy to have a lengthy it might be a pain in the back tom dollar discussion, and allowed me to to bend over when using the that "walk- ask several questions. I made washer. (The pedestal) also ing" washing sure to point out that the legs proved to be extra profit for machines are a should be brought up as close appliance dealers across the huge problem. to the washer frame as possible country.) There is no doubt that Clothes as this helps to give the washer it makes laundry easier but it washers were more stability. I asked all the would A designed to pertinent questions to make be wise for a shopper, who Lara Carlson of Howell, a student at Eastern Michigan University, also won an honorable mention. operate on a sure I covered all the bases buys one to have the dealer Appliance solid floor, like before I started asking about agree to a refund on the ped- Doctor cement. Today's the floor in his first floor laun- estal if the washer should rock also Michigan Design Center's Design Center," Goldman said. washers have dry room. and roll. DESIGN Student Careers Day. "It gives them a nice sense of Joe Gagnon a spin speed He told me that the laundry You might even think about PAGE D1 Students also learned about what's going on in the world of that is much room and kitchen area floors purchasing a new top loader, the rugs at Ghiordes. Some design. From the showroom, faster than were constructed with 2 inches which have spin speeds as even came to the showroom, they can see what is avail- machines of old. The positive of cement. He had Italian quick as the front loaders. the two honorable mentions others used a catalog with able, from contemporary to of this high speed is a laundry Marble imported from Italy • In the old days when I had get $200 each. photos to study the rugs. antiques." load that comes out with very to lie over the cement and his a complaint on a vibrating The winning designs will be "Those students are so inter- little water in the clothes and floors were as solid a founda- clothes washer that was in a displayed on April 4, which is ested in being at the Michigan [email protected] a much quicker drying time tion as can be created. I agreed first or second floor laundry in the clothes dryer, which in and ran out of questions and room I visited the home and effect saves energy. But, if the solutions. move the washer to the garage MICHIGAN WINE PICKS laundry room floor is not as Then Jim mentioned the floor. I would tell the customer WINE BUBBLES, BUBBLES, BUBBLES and in this category, the following solid as the Rock of Gibraltar, washer sits on a pedestal and that if it shakes in the garage PAGE D1 you may end up with a washer the light bulb came on in my "I will give you a brand new L. MAWBY sparkling wines from Leelanau Peninsula are hard to beat:. that moves several inches or head. I remembered the appli- washer." It never happened, the Council is launching a •Blanc de Blanc $18, Blanc de Noir $18 and our very favorite Talismon even feet during its operation. ance dealer who started selling folks! The washing machine redesigned website at www. $30. The following e-mail really these pedestals to homeowners belongs in the basement. Stay michiganwines.com. Table Wines: threw me a curve but in the who didn't like bending down tuned. This month, the new 48- 2005 St. Julian St. J Merlot, Lake Michigan Shore $10 end, the consumer gave me the when using their front load page 2008 Michigan Wine 2006 Biack Star Farms Arcturos Pinot Gris, Old Mission Peninsula $13.50 answer to his problem. Joe Gagnon can be heard at 8 a.m. washers and how many of these Country magazine will be 2006 St. Julian St. J Riesling, Lake Michigan Shore $15 Jim wrote: "Our washer customers were complaining Saturdays on WAAM1600. His phone released. It contains maps 2006 Black Star Farms Arcturos Dry Riesling, Old Mission Peninsula • likes to take walks during the about their washer moving all number is (734) 971-1600 Ext. 28. Do and touring information. You spin cycle. It shakes and the over the place. you have a question about an appli- can request a complimentary $15.50 machine has actually walked In many cases all he did ance or have a problem with one? copy on the website above 2006 Black Star Farms Arcturos "three block tot" Merlot, Leelanau 3 to 4 inches at times. I have was remove the pedestal and E-mail it to kabramcz@hometownlife. , or contact the Council at Peninsula $25 tried everything from re- the problem was solved. I am com and it will be forwarded to Joe (517)241-1207- 2006 8rys Estate Artisan Series Pinot Noir, Old Mission Peninsula $40 adjusting the load to making awaitinga new e-mail from Gagnon. CELEBRATORY EVENTS Note: Due to the surge in popularity of Michigan wines, some of the A number of wine events GARDEN CALENDAR are being held this month suggested wines may be sold out. Get your bid in at the winery via their around the state: wine club for 2007. You won't be sorry. If you have an item for the garden beauty of Michigan wildflowers, 11 a.m. Bates Street, Birmingham. The public • April 5 Sandhill Crane calendar, please submit it at least April 12, free, Goidner Walsh Nursery, is invited. Reservations are not neces- Vineyards kicks off Michigan If a retailer does not stock a specific wine we recommend, order it two weeks prior to the event to Ken 559 Orchard Lake Rd.,Pontiac, call sary. A $5 donation is requested at Wine Month with new wine direct from the winery. : Abramczyk at kabramc^@hometown- (248) 332-6430 to reserve a place. the door or $20 for garden club mem- releases andhors d'oeuvres. life.com. The Community House bership. Call (248) 594-6410. Log on to www.sandhillcran- Vendors Sought A series of classes dedicated to More Garden, Less Lawn evineyards.com. Vendors who sell fruits, vegetables, the greening of America, issues David Michener, associate curator, • April 12 Cooking with sion.com. flowers, plants, herbs, organic pro- • and solutions for improving the University of Michigan Botanical Wine Seminar at Cherry • April 19-20 Michigan Eleanor & Ray Keald are contrib- duce, honey, maple syrup, candles, environment; Going Green, (native Gardens and Nichols Arboretum, Creek Cellars www.cherry- Wine Celebration sponsored uting editors for the internation- . soaps and other natural products plants, water saving principles, lower on redoing the garden, presented by creekwine.com. by the Southeast Michigan ally-respected Quarterly Review are being sought for this year's pesticide use), 7:30-9 p.m. April 15 The Village Gardeneers of Lathrup • April 19-20 Celebrate Pioneer Wine Trail www.pio- of Wines and Troy residents who Southfield farmers' Market, open 7 or 10-11:30 a.m. April 17: Landscaping Village, 6:30-8:30 p.m. April 21, Michigan Wines on the neerwinetrail.com. write about wine and spirits for the 3.in.-4 p.m. Thursdays June 5- late for a Healthy River, 7-8 p.m. April 17; Community Room of the lathrup Leelanau and Old Mission B April 25-27 Chef's Observer & Eccentric Newspapers. October outside the Millennium Nature Near You, 1-2:30 p.m. April 21; Village Municipal Building, 27400 . Peninsulas www.lpwines.com Challenge at Shanty Creek Contact them by e-mail at focuson- Centre, 15600 J.L.Hudson Drive. Call Spending Lean on Building Green, SouthfieEd Road, 3 blocks north of I- or www.wineriesofoldmis- Resort www.shantycreek.com. [email protected]. (248) 796-5196 to apply. 7-9 p.m. April 23; Residential Rain 696), visit http://ivgardeneers.ho rr\e. Learn botanical plant names Gardens, 7-8:30 p.m. May 1; 380 S. comcast.net or call Susan.Arneson Demystify those confusing plant Bates, Birmingham call (248) 644- (248-443-1703) or Nancy Bacinski Within Google Reader you often end your e-mails with, names and learn to pronounce those 5832 to register, or visit online at (248-569-6548). can browse new content from "Thanks for your'time. I look FROM PAGE D1 Greek and Latin names of plants, www.communityhouse.com. British Floral Artist each site, organize subscrip- forward to hearing fromyou. " instructed by Ellyn Meyers, horti- The Community House Garden Club Friends of Art& Flowers at the tions into folders, "star" inter- With PhraseExpress, you culturist and instructor at Lansing "New Plants That Thrive in Our Detroit Instltute.of Arts present Jane to digest lots of information esting items for later reference, could simply type "tft," and the Community College, 10-11:30 a.m. Climate" with George Papadelis, Packer: Colour lecture and demon- quickly and easily. e-mail items to friends, and, program would automatically April 5, Hidden Lake Gardens, 6280 W. owner of Telly's Greenhouse, who will stration 10:30 a.m. May 7, DIA Lecture Most Web sites that regularly of course (this being a Google insert the full text in its place. 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Using a feed reader may not just the most recent one). from your favorite sites under seem a little awkward at first, It can even import existing one roof, instead of jumping but I guarantee it'll save you AutoCorrect entries from Word, from one site to another. time over the long run. then use them across all appli- A feed reader can be a stand- cations, Cranbrook Seeks Docents only. The tour season runs from May The Birmingham Showhouse alone program or a Web site. Question: Is there a program It's hard to believe such a Historic Cranbrook House seeks through October, Cranbrook House and "An ideal home created from a wom- I'm partial to Google Reader that can save me from having robust utility is a freebie, but docents to conduct tours of the 1908 Gardens Auxiliary also welcomes volun- an's perspective," Sept. 18-21, ben- (google.com/reader), which to type the same phrases over it's true: PhraseExpress doesn't home. 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if you want to submit an Item for Donations accepted, for information, is about family relationships and kids. Several Large Item Rooms full of mation, call (586) 264-0284. Hubbard, south of Plymouth Road, the religion calendar, fax it to (734) . call (734) 404-2480 or visit www. friends with a focus that touches the strollers, cribs, car seats, exersaucers, Father Kern award dinner Livonia. 591-7279 or write: Religion Calendar, CantonCF.org. many facets of being a family in the large toys, etc. Admission Si Those in honor of the Rev. Clement Kern ENDOW Observer Newspapers, 36251 Seekers of spiritual intelligence 21st century. No charge, child care pro- shopping with strollers will be admit- Thursday, May 8 (6 p.m. reception and Educating on the Nature and Dignity of Schooicraft, Livonia, Ml 48150. Deadline Beacon Hill Christian Church (Disciples vided through age 4. For details, call • ted after 10 a.m. silent auction, 7 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. Women sessions 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, for an announcement to appear in the of Christ) explores the multi-faceted (248)374-7400. Celebrating families award ceremony). Tickets $100. For to March 6, (explores Pope John Paul Thursday edition is noon Monday. theme of spiritual intelligence during The Petticoat Ladies After 5 p.m. Mass Saturday, April 12, information and reservations, call l!'s Muiteris Dignitatem - On the Dignity the 1 p.m. Sunday worship service in Meet Sarah Polk, Mary Todd Lincoln, and after 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and (248) 666-1194. and Vocation of Women), in Bixmal Hall April at St. Michael Lutheran Church Julia Grant and Ida McKiniey at a 11:30 a.m. Masses Sunday, April 13, in church building at St. Aidan Catholic Spaghetti dinner Chapel, 7000 N.Sheldon, south of presentation 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, the Monsignor Alex Brunett Activity ONGOING . Church,-17500 Farmington Rd., Livonia. PBJ Outreach Inc. (www.pbjoutreach, Warren, Canton (enter through the at Faith Lutheran Church, 30000 Five Center at St. Aidan Catholic Church, Single Place Ministry Second session is 7-9 p.m. Mondays to org) sponsors a Super Slammin' south double doors next to the play Mile, west of Middlebelt, Livonia. No 17500 Farmington Rd., Livonia. Call Single Place Ministry continues to • March 3, (explores Pope John Paul ll's Spaghetti Jam 5-8 p.m. Saturday April area) For information, call (313) 402- charge but reservations requested. (734) 425-5950. View large LEGO meet Thursdays 7:30-7:45 p.m. for Letter to Women), in conference room 5, following 4 p.m. mass at Our Lady of 6900 or (313) 806-PRAY, send e-mail to Call (734) 421-7249 by April 11. displays, watch short movies on joys social time, 7:45-8 p.m. opening, 8-9 in parish office. Registration required Good Counsel Church Social Hall, 47650 [email protected]. Open house and struggle of Catholic family living, p.m. program, at First Presbyterian for both sessions. $60 for materials for N. Territorial, Plymouth. Fun family Reformed Protestant services 4-7 p.m. Friday, April 12, open house browse Catholic bookstore's display, Church, 200 E. Main St., Northvtiie. Call each session. Contact Michele Schmidt night includes spaghetti dinner, cash The doctrines and teachings of solid, with silent auction to celebrate supervised LEGO play area for the (248) 349-0911 or visit www.single- . at (734) 367-0353 or send e-mail to bar, activities for kids, and raffle/door Reformed Protestantism &re preached completion of the conversion of St. kids. No charge. place.org. Cost is $5. [email protected]. prizes. Ali proceeds go to the Peanut by Rev. Sean Humby 3:30 p.m. Sundays John's Episcopal Church Rectory into Pancake breakfast Prince of Peace Church Day of service Butter and Jelly Ministry which pro- at the Detroit Preaching Station of the a new multi-purpose, handicap acces- 8:30-11 a.m. Sunday, April 13r in the Recovery, Inc., meets at 10 a.m., every Began in January, a Day of Service and vides food on a weekly basis to our Free Church of Scotland (Continuing), sible youth house, 574 S. Sheldon, activity center at St. Aidan's Church, Wednesday at the church, Walnut Lake Spirituality will be made available by brothers and sisters in Detroit's Cass at Cherry Hi!! School, 50440 Cherry Plymouth. For information, call (734) 17500 Farmington Road, north of Six Road and Green, WestBloomfieid. the Capuchin Soup Kitchen and the Corridor. Tickets.$7 adults, $3 ages Hill, corner of Ridge, Canton. For 453-0190 or visit www.stjohnsplym- Mile, Livonia. Cost is $4 adults, $4 chil- Recovery, Inc., is an international, Soianus Casey Center. The purpose 3-12, under age 3 free. For tickets, call information, call (734) 402-7186, send outh.org. dren age 10 and under. non-profit, self-help community based of the day is.to serve, to meet, and Linda Sarterian at (734)459-0771. e-mail to se'[email protected], or visit Bethany Suburban West Rummage sale ,. service organization that helps people to have one's faith grow. The day Mom to Mom sale www.members.aol.com/rsiworship/ All separated, divorced and singles Donations accepted 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with nervous and emotional disorders allows groups to help at the Capuchin Connection Church (formally Tri-City detroit.html. welcome. Sequence Tournament and 6-9 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, reduce their suffering and improve Services Center and dine with guests Christian) is having their Spring Vacation Bible School (board games) 7:30-10 p.m. Friday, April 14-16; Congregational Pre-Sale their quality of life. Call Martha Paul at at the Capuchin Soup Kitchen. Mom to Mom Sale 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m, Registration begins April 7 for April 12, at the St.Linus Annex across 7-9 p.m. Thursday, April 17; Public (248) 682-9362 or e-mail her at mar- A tour of the Earth Works urban Saturday, April 5, at 3855 Sheldon, Vacation Bible School to run July 14- from the doors of the Church. Call Rummage Sale 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. [email protected]. garden, which provides six tons of pro- north of Michigan Ave., Canton; For 18, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, (734) 513-9479, or Michel& (313) 996- Friday, April 18, and 9:30 a.m. to noon Sunday services duce each season, will also be made details, send e-mail to mom2mom- 39020 Five Mile, Livonia. Call (734) 8644. Monthly breakfast 9:30 a.m. ($2 bag sale)Saturday,Aprils, at Come to hear about the love of Jesus available. The day concludes with a [email protected]. Table rentals sold 464-0211. Saturday April 19, at Leon's Family Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 39020 Christ for you 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. self-guided tour of the Soianus Casey to capacity with over 75 moms selling Vespers Dining 30149 Ford Road, south side Five Mile, Livonia. Cail (734) 464-0211. Sundays at Faith Lutheran Church, Center, a spirituality center dedicated their kids' clothes, toys, baby equip- Council of Orthodox Christian Churches (next to Tim Norton's), Garden City. For Holy Cow rummage sale 30000 Five Mile, west of Middlebelt, to the Capuchin friar who is.credited ment, etc. Admission $1. . of Metropolitan Detroit services details, call Kathy, (734) 513-9479. Pre-saie noon to 4 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. Livonia. For information, visit www. . with miraculous cures and valued for Bethany Suburban West continue Sundays April 6, at Holy Men's conference Thursday, April 17 (cost is $3); 9:30 iivonfaith.org. his wise and compassionate counsel. All separated, divorced and singles Trinity Orthodox Church, Detroit, and. Put Out into the Deep: Brothers in a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, April 18, and Tai chi and strength classes The minimum age is 7th grade and welcome. For details, cail Kathy (734) April 13, at St. Petka Serbian Orthodox Christ Standing Together Saturday, 9:30 a.m, to noon Saturday, April 19, Orchard Unite.d Methodist Church is the maximum size of the group is 30. 513-9479. Monthly dance 8 p.m. to mid- Church, Troy. General public as well as April 12, at University of Detroit Mercy's at St. John's Episcopal Church, 574 S. hosting a Tai Chi class 7-8:30 p.m. The day starts at 8:30 a.m. and ends night Saturday, April 5, at St. Robert Orthodox Christians invited. Proceeds Calihan Hall, Detroit. Sponsored by the Sheldon, Plymouth. For more informa- Mondays in the Mac at the church, at 2:30 p.m. There is no cost. Lunch Bellarmine, 27101W. Chicago at Inkster used for COCC charities and projects. • Archdiocese of Detroit, the conference tion, call (734) 453-0190 or visit www. 30450 Farmington Road, Farmington ' included. For information, send e-mail Rd., Redford. Cost $10, refreshments Bring ndnperishable packaged food doors open at 7 a.m. followed by a day stjohnsplymoutti.org. Hilfs. The cost per class is $10 or $40 [email protected]. included. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. DJ is for donation to Orthodox parish food of speakers and Eucharistic celebra- Evening of evangelization prepaid for five classes. The strength To learn more about the Capuchin Dick Gerathy. Call Diane for information pantries for needy in metro area. For tion, concludes at 4 p.m. For informa- The Archdiocese of Detroit's class takes place 9:30-10:30 a.m. Soup Kitchen, visit www.cskdetroit.org. (734)261-5716. information, cail Richard Shebib (734) tion, visit www.christschosen.com. Office for Evangelization invites Monday and Wednesday. Cost is $5 per New schedule Clothing bank 422-0278 or send e-mail to pascha- Mom-to-Mom sale ali area Catholics to join Rev. Alex class. Drops in welcome. For informa- 9 a.m. Sunday school for all ages and Canton Christian Fellowship Clothing [email protected]! 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 12, in Kratz of the Archdiocesan Mobile tion, call (248) 626-3620 or visit www. Faith Forum, 10 a.m. Worship Service Bank is open 10 a.m. to noon on the Family snaps the church gym and'classrooms at St. Evangelization Team 7-9:30 p.m. orchardumc.org. with Communion and nursery, at Holy fourth Saturday of every month at the Ward Evangelical Presbyterian Church Thomas a' Becket, 555 S. Liiley, Canton, Friday, April 18, at St. Michael the • Church offerings Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church church, 8775 Ronda Drive, south of host the musical drama presented by phone (734) 981-1333. Check Web site Archangel Church, 11441 Hubbard, Riverside Park Church of God, Sunday (ELCA), 30650 Six Mile, Livonia. A!i visi- Joy, between Haggerty and Liliey. The the Jeremiah People 7 p.m. Sunday, for details, ktrstemoiine.com/mom- south of Plymouth Rd., Livonia. The worship is at 10 a.m., Wednesday bibie tors welcome, For more information, Clothing Bank is open to everyone who April 6, at the church, 40000 W. Six 2mom.html. Over 70 tables and racks evening will begin with a Holy Hour, classes (child through adult) at 7 p.m. call (734) 427-1414 or visit www.holy- is in need of new or like-new clothing. Mile, Northville. The dramatic comedy of great finds for babies, toddlers and followed by small-ground discussions, Youth outings held monthly. The senior crosslivonia.org. teaching, and fellowship. The series group (age,50 plus) has lunch together Worship Service continues on May 9, and then resumes every month. The men get together 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Adult Bible Class Sept. 19, and runs through December. for breakfast the first Saturday of the at 9:30 a.m., Children's Sunday School Ail interested Catholics welcome. Call month plus we offer choir practice during worship at 10:30 a.m., at (734) 261-1455, Ext. 200. for all singers. All visitors welcome. Immanuel Lutheran Church, 27035 Mom2Mom The church js at 11771 Newburgh at Ann Arbor Trail, Dearborn Heights. For 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 19, at Plymouth Road, Livonia. Call (734) 464- more information, call (313) 278-5755. Garden City First United Methodist 0990 for details. Worship Church. Admission $1. Tables still Church services Sundays: 10 a.m. Worship Service with available for $20. Call Rhonda at (734) Want a unique church experience? Join nursery, 9 a.m. Sunday School for 795-6921 for more information. in Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. for a tots through high school and Adult Sisters in Christ service that will lift your entire family, Faith Forum at Holy Cross Evangelical Women's conference 8:30 a.m. to 4 but be prepared for what will happen Lutheran Church (ELCA), 30650 Six p.m. Saturday. April 19, at St. James after just one service at Riverside Park Mile, Livonia. Cail (734) 427-1414 or visit Presbyterian Church, 25350 W. Six Mile, Church of God, 11771 Newburgh (corner www.hoiycrosslivonia.org. Visitors east of Beech Daly, Redford. Cost is of Plymouth Road), Livonia. Call (734) welcome, $40 pre-conference registration, $50 464-0990 for information. Sunday worship at door. Call (313) 534-7730. Thursday fellowship dinner The early service for the Anglican ARLENE RICE FREDRICK GENEVIEVE A. GROSS RANDA LEE KIRK Day of Reflection All are welcome, 6 p.m. dinners catered Church of Livonia is at 7:45 a.m. at Bethany Central Board is offering a Day by The Cookie Lady, Susan Navarro, at Trinity Church, 34500 Six Mile, west Born May 28, 1936, died March 26, Age 89, of Westland, passed away Age 65, of Kill Devil Hills, NC, passed 2008. Daughter of the late Dr. & Mrs. March 30, 2008. Dear, mother of away March 29, 2008 at her residence. of Reflection hosted by the Rochester St, James Presbyterian Church, 25350 of Farmington Road and next to Carol H. Rice of Bloomfield Hills. Maxine . Lofgren, Sharon (Ken) She was born in Heron Lake, MN and • Bethany 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Saturday, April W. Six Mile, Redford. Cost is $6. Call Stevenson High School, Livonia. The 10 Survived by husband Ronald, daugh- Cotter, Marjorie (Bob) Ritter, Frank was the daughter of Merriell Jeppesen 19, at St. Andrew's Catholic Church. This (313)534-7730. a.m. service (with Sunday School) will ter Nancy Sue Harrison, son Louis Gross and Gene (Phyllis) Gross. 21 the late Walter H. Randolph. Mrs. Mini Conference will have two topics: Thrift store continue to be at the Livonia YMCA at Vaccaro, grandsons Anthony and grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren Kirk is survived by her husband of 44 Nicholas Vaccaro and step-sons and six great-great-grandchildren, sis- years, Craig Kirk, of the residence. Social Security Benefits for Divorced Open Wednesdays 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 14255 Stark Road, between Lyndon and Craig, Stefan and Scott Fredrick. ter Aleatha Meyer and brother Algie Mrs. Kirk will be remembered as a People and the Catholic Annulment Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at St, the I-96 service drive. Memorial service at ipm on Saturday, Nutt also survive. Preceded in death beautiful, loving mother and wife. She Process, There is no cost for confer- James Presbyterian Church, 25350 W. Worship service April 26, at Birmingham Unitarian by five children, Stuart Gross, Robert • was active in volunteer work, includ- Church, 38651 Woodward Ave., Gross, James Jr. Gross, Bonnie Gross ing probation work and key involve- ence and lunch will be served. For Six Mile, Redford. Call (313) 534-7730. 10:45 a.m. Sundays, Adult Sunday. Birmingham, MI. and Rosella Gross. Funeral 12 noon ment with a women's resource center. details, call Audrey (248) 613-5461. Tai Chi class School at 9:30 a.m, Children's Sunday on Saturday at the Vermeulen Funeral She is survived by two sons, Darren V. Psx Christi conference Orchard United Methodist Church •School during worship, Youth Group DAVID DEMPSEY Home, 980 N. Newburg Road Kirk and wife, Valerie of Wixom, MI 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April (30450 Farmington Road, Farmington 5-7 p.m. and Catechism for Grown-ups (between Ford and Cherry Hili), and Glen R. Kirk of Grandy.NC. She Age 70, March 30, 2008. He is sur- Westland. Interment at Michigan is also survived by her two sisters, 19, at Christo Rey Church, Lansing. Hills) is hosting-a Tat Chi Class by Sam 5:30-6:30 p.m., at Trinity Church of vived by his beloved wife Leona Memorial Park. Visitation Friday Bonita Randolph and Lonita Randolph Theme focuses on bringing an end , Purdy, Wu Style Tai Chi. This meditative Livonia, 34500 Six Mile. For informa- "Lee" and loving step-children Laurie from 2-9pm. Memorial contributions as well as one brother, Ricky Randolph to racism. Registration fee S40 until form of Martial Arts is great for reduc- tion, call (734) 425-2800. (Andy) Karen (Mark), David Jeff ; ; may be made to Hospice of Central. of Colorado, and six grandchildren. A April 12, $45 after, visit www.paxchris- ing stress and is great for over-all F.I. R.E. ministries and Sean (Tara); grandchildren Michigan, To view obituary or share memorial service is planned for a later Christie (Steve), Dan, Corey, Jordan memories log on to: date at Warren Road Light and Life timi.org, send e-mail to TirakPaxMi® health memory and balance. Everyone With theme scripture, He shall baptize and Jenna; four great-grandchildren www.verraeulenfuneralhome.com Church in Westland, ML Twiford aol.com or call (517) 482-2558. is welcome from beginning to experi- you with the Holy Ghost and with fire' and brother John (Sally). Services Colony Chapel, Manteo is assisting the enced participants at any time. Classes (Luke 3:16), is organizing in Livonia at were held. Memorials to St. Mary family with arrangements. Magdalen Church. Arrangements by LEOFAFISHBACK began 7-8:30 p.m. Jan. 14, and continue Living Water Church, 11663 Arcola in (FLODQUIST) To sign online register visit: Santeiu and Son. www.twifordfh.com Spring fund-raiser . every Monday thereafter. Cost per the Inkster and Plymouth roads area at Age 92, March 31, 2008. Beloved wife 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at class depends on number of partici- 7 p.m. Fridays under the leadership of DONNA MARIE of Fred. Dear mother of David (Grace) Cherry Hill United Methodist Church, pants. For information or to reserve Luke Willis. F.t.R.E. Ministries. For more Flodquist, Barbara (Bruno) Ettore and HARRINGTON the late Jeanette Foley. Also leaves six 321S. Ridge Rd., south of Cherry Hill, your space, call (248) 701-1587 or (248) information, call (734) 425-6360. March 28, 2008, age 53, of Royal grandchildren, fourteen great grand- iVfay You Canton. A variety of vendors will be 626-3620. Visit www.orchardumc.org New worship schedule Oak. Beloved daughter of Donald and children and four great great grand- displaying and selling products. No for updates. Regular church service 10 a.m. Sundays the late Monica. Dear sister of children. Sister of Mona Darby, Gerri find admission fee. Refreshments and . Living Water series with Communion and Nursery, 9 a.m. Robert, Rosemary Bloomer (Thomas) Tyler, Maxine Muoio, James and the late Gloryann Bailey. Dear Sutherland and the late Mary Dillon, Comfort in Bake Sale available. For information, Mark McGilvrey leads a 10-week video Sunday School for all ages and Faith aunt of Olivia, Adam and Kathryn Glenn Sutherland and Dan Sutherland. cail (734) 495-0035. series cailed H20 starting 6:30 p.m. Forum; at Holy Cross Evangelical Bloomer. Funeral Mass was held at Funeral services were held Thursday Clothing bank Sunday, Jan. 13, at Memorial Church Lutheran Church (ELCA), 30650 Six National Shrine of the Little Flower. family y at the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home Canton Christian Fellowship Clothing of Christ, 35475 Five Mile, Livonia. Call Mile, Livonia. Call (734) 427-1414. All Memorial tributes to Mercy High of Plymouth. Contributions suggested School, 29300 W. Eleven Mile Rd., to Plymouth Baptist Church. Share Friends*' ~ Bank is open 10 a.m. to noon on the (734) 464-6722. The group is open to visitors welcome. Visit www.holycross- Farmington Hills, Ml 48336. A.J. your special thoughts and memories at fourth Saturday of every month at the men and women who would like to livonia.org. Desmond & Sons, 248-549-0500. schrader-howell.com. church, 8775 Ronda Drive, south of review the basic teachings of Jesus Sunday worship View obituary and share memories at: www.DesmondFuneralHome.com Joy, between Haggerty and LIHey. The who claimed to be living water. 11 a.m. Sunday worship service, 9:30 LUCILLE ALLEN OBITUARY Clothing Bank is open to everyone in Couple prayer series a.m. Sunday school, 7 p.m. Wednesday Born March 29, 1918 in Strandquist, the community who is in need of new St. Colette Church, 17600 Newburgh, Bible Study, at Good Shepherd MN. Passed into eternal life on March POLICY 19, 2008. She leaves to morn one sis- or like-new clothing. Donations are Livonia, is offering a Couple Prayer Reformed Church, 6500 N. Wayne Road ter, Mildred Drake, one step son Jerry The first five "billed" lines of an also accepted. For information, call Series (www.coupleprayer.org) for at Hunter, Westland. For information, Allen and nieces and nephews. A com- obituary are published at no cost. (734) 404-2480 or visit www.CantonCF. married or engaged couple, began . call (734) 721-0800. mittal and burial service will be held All additional lines will be org. 7-9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, in the Activity Worship services at Riverside Cemetery, Main Street, S. charged at $4 per line. You may of Haggerty in Plymouth on Monday, place a picture of your loved one Bethany Suburban West Center Hall. For registration informa- 10 a.m. Sundays Divine Liturgy fol- April 7, 2008 at i pm. A memorial for an additional cost of only $6. Monthly Dance 8 p.m. to midnight tion, call Mary Ellen at (734) 464-4435. lowed by a felfowship/cof fee time, mass will be celebrated on Monday, Symbolic emblems may be Saturday May 3, at St. Robert ENDOW at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox May 5, 2008 at 10 am at Our Lady of included at no cost (example: Bellarmine,27101 W.Chicago at St. Michael the Archangel Parish of Church, 36075 W. Seven Mile, between Good Counsel Church, 47650 North American Hags, religious Inkster Rd., Redford. Cost $10. Doors Livonia hosts two different sessions Newburgh and Wayne roads, Livonia. Territorial Road at Beck, Plymouth, symbols, etc) Share your thoughts and special mem- open 7:30 PM. Call (734) 261-5716. of the Archdiocese of Detroit's ENDOW Church school for children and adults ELAINE E. HUNTLEY . ories at www.schrader-howell.com Cinco d'Mayo/Game Night 7:30-10 p.m. program, a continuing women's study begins at 9 a.m. Sunday. Vespers are March 19, 2008, Age 73. Beloved Deadlines: Friday May 9, at the St.Linus Annex group focused on the dignity of women celebrated 5 p.m. Saturdays. Visitors wife of Charles R. for 52' 1/2 years. across from the doors of the Church. Loving mother of Ronald, Jane (Gary) RAYMOND E. GROENING * of all ages and faiths. Based on Pope are always weicome. For more informa- Cracknell, Janet (Darryl) Stewart. Age 93, of Holland, died Friday 4:15 PM for Sunday Call (734) 513-9479 or (313) 996-8644. John Paul ll's Letter to Women, the tion, call (248) 476-3432 (church), (248) Grandmother of Heather, Ashley, Thursday, March 27, 2008. Wednesday 9:45 AM for Thursday Cost wili.be either a snack, dessert for group meets 9:30 a.m. Thursdays 477-4712 (rectory) or Web site at www. Obituaries received after these deadlines Chelsea and Mallory. Sister of Henry He was a veteran of the at least 10 people or a couple of large (began Jan. 10). The second session is orthodoxtivonia.org. ( Mary) Kolehmainen, Theodore ( Jo Navy serving during WWII. will be placed in die next available issue. Anne) Kolehmainen and Ellen (Gary) Surviving are children; Judith Ann bottles of pop (regular and diet) or $5 called Different Times, Abiding Dignity Pancake breakfasts Wood. Services were March 22,2008. and Ronald Meyer of San Dimas, e-mail your obit to and we will supply the paper products and deals with a woman's inherent The Ushers'Club of St. Michael the Uht Funeral Home with interment at CA.Douglas and Barbara Groening of [email protected] 1 and the coffee. dignity at all stages of her life from Archangel Parish in Livonia continue Michigan Memorial Park, Flat Rock. Holland 6 Grandchildren, 11 Great or fax to: Monthly Breakfast Meeting 9:30 a.m. 0 to 100. The group meets 9:30 a.m. their 30-year tradition of all-you-can- grandchildren. Sister, Mrs. Burns Attn: Obits c/o Charoiette Wilson (Doris) Me Kinley of Holland; Sister- Saturday May 17, at Leon's 30149 Tuesdays (began Jan. 8). Both groups eat pancake breakfasts on the third . PATRICK A. KALAFUT 734-953-2232 in-law, Mrs. Herb (Dorothy) Smith of Ford Rd., Garden City. All separated, r meet in the convent basement meet- . Sunday of each month from 8:30 a.m. Age 55, March 29, 2008. Beloved Lansing. Several nieces and nephews. For more information call: Charolette Wilson divorced and singles welcome; for ing room. Women of aii ages and to noon. The breakfasts are served in brother of Ann, Bob and Theodore Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. faiths welcome. There is a $60 charge (Sharon). Uncle of Angela, Theodore Wednesday, April 2 at Restlawn 734-953-2070 details call (734) 513-9479. the school cafeteria at 11441 Hubbard, and Kevin. Preceded in death by his Memorial Gardens. Memorial contri- or Liz Keiser Bethany Together Dance 8 p.m. for materials, but no woman will be south of Plymouth Road. Adults, $5; parents Theodore and Marie, and his butions may be given to Haven Park 734-953-2067 to midnight Saturday, May 31, Don turned away because of inability to children ages 4-11, $3; children under brother James. He will be dearly Christian Nursing Home. Arrange- or toll free Hubert V.F.W. Hall 27345 Schooicraft pay. Register by calling (734) 261-1455, age 3, free; and family (2 aduits and all missed by all. Services were held. ments by Notier Ver Lee Langeland Arrangements by Santeiu and Son. Funeral Chapel. An online registry is 866-818-7653 (1-96 service drive), east of Inkster Ext. 207 or online at www.endowonline. children), $15. Everyone is weicome. Memorials suggested to American available at: ask lor Char or Liz Rd, Redford. Admission $15. For infor- com. 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BY LINDA ANN CHOMIN she began sharing them with mem- nections with all of the Presbyterian OBSERVER STAFF WRITER SISTERS IN CHRIST bers of St. Robert Bellarmine, where churches* Together they sent flyers to What: A nondenominational conference she attends church. So many people Redford churches who showed inter- est. To date they've probably invited Sandy Bousquette and Lois Cifaldi of women featuring Brenda Josee and were interested in sharing their mes- are on a mission to not only put on sages that the Heart to Heart book women from 1OO churches. a conference to inspire Christian Nancy Moser (www.sistercircles.com or club was founded. "God has given each of us special women, but draw on the power of www.nancymoser.com) "Sandy and I hope the goal of the gifts and talent, whether you're 16 or numbers. When: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April conference is to have all the churches 96, that each can discover what their They believe if local churches 19 who come to have a contact person talents are and what God wants us unite, more good works could be Where: St. James Presbyterian Church, to do projects in our community, to to do," Bousquette said. "Together accomplished. 25350 W. Six Mile, between Beech Daly help a mission in Haiti, every church we can accomplish wonderful things. We hope this conference empowers On Saturday, April 19, they're and Five Points, Redford who wanted to be part of it," said inviting all Sisters in Christ to hear Cifaldi of Redford. "One group could women to look deeper into them- speakers Brenda Josee and Nancy Cost: $40 pre-register, $50 at the door; buy books for a classroom. A commu- selves. Moser at St. James Presbyterian cali (313) 537-7649 (Sandy) or (313) 410- nity of churches could buy books for "There's a lot of need in this com- Church in Redford, where 8134 (Lois) after 3 p.m. a whole school. We're hoping to get munity. We want to work with the Bousquette's husband is pastor. more people involved in doing God's Redford Interfaith Relief Program Josee and Moser celebrate sister- began sharing books. Cifaldi likes to work." that runs a food bank and directs Brenda Josee (left) and Nancy Moser hood and talk about how a woman read Christian books by Moser. The The team of Moser and Josee families to different sources for help. speak at the Sisters in Christ conference can discover God's plan for her life. God-filled fictional stories ring true encourage women to band together We can donate some time to the April 19, at St. James Presbyterian Church Bousquette and Cifaldi foresee a to life to her. and form Sister Circles to find their pantry and help fill the baskets they in Redford. The two open the conference future built on helping others. The Cifaldi began reading Christian strengths. When Bousquette and bring in." wearing lacy dresses and bouffant two originally met at Redford Union novels quite awhile ago and has read Cifaldi decided to present the non- petticoats as they take an entertaining look High School, where both work. Over nearly every one of Moser's books. denominational conference, they split lchomin1I1hometownlife.com at what it means to be a Sister in Christ. time they developed a friendship and She finds them so inspirational that up the work. Bousquette made con- (734) 953-2145

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