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A proposed Model Water Service Contract has one city official w®i> dering if it is in the best interest of Westland residents. "• , ' "I wholeheartedly understand the challenges that arise when df aft:K! ing a contract of this magnitude that affects so many communities^; •£-• said Westland Mayor William Wild in a letter to the Detroit Water^&d Sewerage Department. "But while the proposed contract is a step in'; the right direction, it still falls short in addressing the concerns of indi vidual communities." The model contract would have a 30-year duration with a 10-year opt out clause, meaning a community wishing to withd raw from the. , water system would have to give Detroit notice 10 years in advaneeW"^ Wild likens that to the failed incinerator contract, saying that the£-; ;•: 40-year pact looked OK initially, but the marketplace changed. A 3&-. year contract, while benefiting DWSD, would eliminate future lever- ; TOM HAWLEYI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER age of municipalities, especially if there is a change, he said. Wearing her mortar board, Violet Hipner leaves the Tinkham Center in Westland as a high school graduate. He also called the 10-year opt out "unreasonable and the penalty for early withdrawal extreme." "The problem is it's the only game in town," he said. Wild had. several other commendations for the DWSD: - The suburban communities have more say in how this system operates, how costs are determined for maintenance projects, and ulti mately how rates are developed, Municipal;;e- .-;! .-nilJ hi'v? ixec-ss to f-hr elate which docm-.iertts -/¾ fnrr.i-i -VC ii-i.^cajse, fu'it! snouid no* be ibreedto pimply oass along rate increases to customers. - Since municipalities are expected to pay in a timely manner, BY SUE MASON Schools. Tinkham Center while watching DWSD should guarantee adequate water pressure, quality and system STAFF WRITER It took five years of sitting in the school channel on cable TV. She maintenance and should be accoun table financially in the event of fiiil- classrooms at the Tinkham Center decided to check into it. She ure to perform. iolet Hipner clearly remem with students far younger than the showed up at Tinkham in Wild believes the Detroit Water Board is trying erase the bad public bers the day her brothers and 71-year-dld Garden City resident December 2002 with her certificate ity it has received over its water rate increases and the failure of legisla sisters went off to school. She and earning all of the 22 credits of eighth-grade completion from tion introduced by then Sen. Laura Toy to give the suburbs a say in-rate stood on the front porch of her needed to get her high school ' North Junior High School in setting. family's home and cried because diploma. Wayne. It was-dated June 1952. In "It's come down To here they have a model contract, but there's any stage she couldn't go. ''I'm excited, but I'm over January 2003, she was enrolled in things that concern me," Wild said. "It's a lot of the issues in the past - Her parents had pulled her out' whelmed," said Hipner. "It's hard high school. like rate setting. They still won't explain that of school after eighth grade because for me to say I did it." Hipner recalls that her parents "They pick the day with the highest usage. (City Attorney) Angelo • of her "nerves." "She's a wonderful example of sent her to stay with her grandpar (Flakas) says you'd have to have a Ph.D. to understand the formula,'' "I always wanted to graduate, but lifelong learning, that people can ents when she missed the start-of He added, that the in addition lo the rate increase, the city also is I didn't do good in school," Hipner learn at any stage of their lives," said the school year. She stayed a month expected to pickup the costs of providing the infrastructure. said. "I could have gone to a special Janet Campbell, who was Hipner's and then came home. She returned With suburban communities not having adequate representation on school in Ypsilanti, but my parents counselor at Tinkham. "She was a the next year to stay "for quite the board, they have no input or say on projects. The DWSD decides couldn't afford it with four other good example for our younger stu awhile" following her grandfather's and passes the cost on to the communities, he said. children in school." dents by attending every day. She death. "it appears this contract, is on a fast track," he said. ''My gut feeling is . Her dream of graduating from had near perfect attendance." She filledhe r teen years'with that by locking up the communities for 30 years, it gives them an high school was fulfilled Friday She was such a wonderful exam baby-sitting jobs and helped keep opportunity to sell the system.'-' evening as she waited across the ple that Hipner also received a sec up the family home. She eventually stage at Wayne Memorial High ond, surprise honor. She was landed a job in dietary at Annapolis sffiason@hoEnetQwiiiife.:,ciiV)i (734) 953-21 \Z School's Stockmeyer Auditorium to awarded the Most Determined Hospital where she worked for 20 Janet Campbell, Student Award. Violet Hipner's counselor receive her diploma from the at Tinkham. Wayne-Westland Community Hipner happened upon the PLEASE SEE GRADUATE, A4 '^*x&&fxv^ss£Vfw&^»w&wvx>w.-
A preliminary examination for a around 11 a.m. April 23 at her parents' BY SUE MASON mile-ride to Dexter and back to Westland woman accused of placing her home in the area of Joy and Hix, then STAFF WRITER Chatters Lounge on Wayne newborn in a trash bag and leaving him woke her mother to tell her that she was Road. in a garage has been adjourned for a sec bleeding. Gartrell's parents took her to Robin Murphy is leaving Members of the Westland ond time. St. Mary Mercy Hospital in Livonia, nothing to chance. She's asking Police and Wayne County Valeeka Noelie Gartrell, 27, is charged where doctors told them that Gartrell God for a little help with Sheriff's Department will, pro- - with attempted murder and first-degree already had given birth. Saturday's third annual Ride vide escort for the ride which is child abuse. Relatives returned to the home and for Life, sponsored by the Motor City On Thursday, Westland 18th District found the baby after hearing cries com "The first year the weather HOG (Harley Owners Group) Court Judge C. Charles Bokos granted a ing from the garage. was terrible, and last year we Chapter2368. defense motion adjourning the hearing Gartrell has no criminal record, a rea had a few sprinkles," she said. "I hope we have 200 bikers until June 21. son the prosecution didn't oppose a bond "We were behind the storms so ... I'd be thrilled to get 200," The reason cited for the delay was to reduction that her family could meet to we had wet roads. This year, said the Garden City resident allow more time for obtaining medical allow her release from custody. I'm praying for good weather, who is getting help again this TOM HAWLEY I STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER records about Gartrell, who also has a 3- Staving with a relative in Westland, but well ride rain or shine." year from Pamela Shaw and year-old daughter. Earlier, the defense Gartrell was ordered placed on an elec The third annual ride will Lynette Hobyack. "All groups, A hearing for Valeeka Noelie Gartrel! on charges of had sought additional time to obtain a tronic tether and ordered not to have leave at noon from the Bailey all bikers, everyone is welcome. attempted murder and first-degree child abuse has psychiatric evaluation of Gartrell. contact with any children under 18 years Recreation Center on Ford been delayed a second time to June 21. Police believe that Gartrell gave birth old. west of Wayne Road for a 100- PLEASE SEE
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Seniors at Churchill High School made room in their busy schedules last month for an'activity that could help save their lives. On May 11, 24 sen iors and their parents made the decision to receive the Meningitis vaccine at the high BY JULIE BROWN State to study business educa school. *ntf STAFF WRITER tion. The daughter of Robert "I decided to get the shot to and Debbie Costello, she prepare for college next year. I Academic achievement and received $1,500 given by was extremely nervous, but it community involvement were Douglass each year in memory turned out I couldn't even feel front and center, as the of his late wife, Arlene, who the shot," said Emily Novak. X. Westland Rotary gave scholar taught second-grade at Sara Bridge added: "It was ships to graduating high school Schweitzer Elementary in really convenient to get the seniors Thursday. Westland. shot at school. It fit really well The club gives annual schol • Josh Brist of Livonia with my busy schedule." arships for college "because we Churchill High who will attend College freshmen living in believe in education," said Don Madonna University to study dormitories are six times more Douglass, scholarship chair business. The son of Lori likely to contract a form of man. "We believe in education Fodale and Guy Brist, he meningitis that kills up to 15 and believe in young people." received $500. percent of the people who get This year's honorees are: Lou Toarmina, incoming it. Others could be left with • Jasmen Sheffield-Sadler of club president, shared in the permanent disabilities such as Wayne Memorial High School pride of parents who attended hearing loss, brain damage, who will attend Wayne State the lunch at the Wayne- seizures and limb amputation. University to study accounting. Westland Salvation Army Mercedes Williams, RN, The daughter of Ann Sheffield, Corps. BSN, and health and safetv she will then pursue a master's "I know how you parents chair for the Churchill FTSA. of business administration feel," said Toarmina, who also decided to hold the clinic Ally Bauman gets a shot from VNA Nurse Holly Coppiellie. degree. She received $1,500. has a son graduating this through the Visiting Nurses • Sarah Marie Thurmond of spring and headed to college. Association of Southeast The VNA offers the clinic eight years. The vaccine is rec lege, I think getting the vaccine John Glenn High School who "We're both happy and sad our Michigan. free to community organiza ommended for all children 11 is the right choice." plans to study graphic design kids are growing up/' 'As a nurse myself, preven tions, with students and their and older; however, as a newer For more information about at Schoolcraft College. The Douglass noted escalating tion is always an area of focus," families paying only for the vaccine older adolescents may Meningitis, visit the Visiting daughter of David and Carol college costs make the scholar Williams said. "The risks from cost of the vaccine for which not have received it. . Nurse Association of Southeast Thurmond, she received . ships more important tlian meningitis are real, especially they can apply to their insur Ally Bauman also attended Michigan at www.vna.org; the $1,500. ever. to college-bound seniors. Yet ance company for reimburse the clinic. "I'm going to Centers for Disease Control • Bradley Noyes of John "Any more money is always their busy year makes getting ment. Schoolcraft for either and Prevention at Glenn who plans to study con helpful with the price of educa the immunization something The Menactra vaccine was vocal/singing- or culinary arts," www.cdc.gov; or the American struction architecture at Henry tion," he said. that could be overlooked, with licensed for use in 2005 and she said. "Even though College Health Association at Ford Community College. The ,Some of the scholarship possibly devastating results." protection lasts a minimum of Schoolcraft is not a dorm col www.acha.org. son of Michael and Dawn recipients were selected by club Noyes, he received $1,500. members, while others were • Kimberly Costello of John picked by educators at the Glenn who will attend Wayne schools.
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There's a ladder that dis STAFF WRITER plays 12 of her designs and all their children and grandchil A new Westland corporation will offer adult day care and dren have at least one quilt. 24-hour respite services for people with family members who And by Russ Mullen's count, can't be left alone. there's at least 12 soldiers Owner Renee Peeples plans to open her Evangelical Adult < around the country who have Day Care & Respite Corp. on Friday, June 15, at 400 Venoy : one to call their own, thanks to Road at Cherry Hill. the couple's involvement in the "I think this will really enhance Westland as far as the care Quilts of Valor Foundation. giver and respite are concerned," she said. "We're the only - The Mullens have been mak (center) that provides 24-hour respite service." ing quilts for QOV for more Even the most patient caregiver occasionally needs time . than a year after Sue heard alone, whether it's to run errands, take a vacation or simply about it from a woman at the attend to personal needs like a doctor's visit, senior advocates Quilting Seasons shop in say. • Saline. She visited the Quilts of Peeples plans to offer adult day care 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, Valor Web site and went from including weekends and holidays. Her staff also will provide there. around-the-clock respite care, including private rooms, meals, "We're doing it for our son laundry service, physical therapy and other skilled services. (Army S.Sgt. Dennis Morton) Respite care will be provided one to 30 days, but, Peeples who came home safe," Mullen said, "we're not a long-term care' facility." said. "Sue found out about the A wide array of help will be offered, such as nursing servic organization just about the PHOTOS BY TOM HAWLE^ i STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER es, a current-events group, bowling, movies, bingo, cards, . time Dennis was coming Russ Mullen, a teacher at the Burger Center for Students with Autism, shows off the two quilts students and staff church services, pet therapy, arts and crafts, exercise sessions, home." helped create for the Quilts of Valor Foundation. field trips and transportation to doctor's appointments. But the project has gotten Transportation also will be provided to and from the facility, bigger. A teacher at Burger Students Burger students have done a Peeples said. " / Center for Students with decorated the project for the troops. Several The cost of services will depend on income, she said, and :•> Autism in Garden City, Mullen quilt squares years ago, they did a Movies for the center accepts private pay, most long-term care insurance, now has the students and staff with drawings the Troops project and collect plans, Medicaid waivers, and most plans from the auto indus involved in the quilt making. and messages ed movie DVDs and theater try, worker's compensation and Veterans Affairs. Last year, students bought for the wounded treats to send to Iraq. Funding also may be available to those who qualify through material to fit into a red, white soldier who will Mullen plans to bring the the Older Americans Act, Office of Services to the Aging, and and blue theme. The material receive the quift project back to the center next The Senior Alliance, Peeples said. was cut into squares and then at a military year to help the QOV The Evangelical Adult Day Care & Respite Center will have. made into three quilts that hospital in Loma Foundation achieve its goal of suchstaffmembersasanurse, a social worker, a program ••*• , Mullen displayed the finished Linda, Calif. covering all combat-wounded manager and an activities director. Peeples is a licensed social quilts outside his classroom and injured service members worker. before they were sent to a chap from the war on terror, whether One home health aide will be available for every three peqC lain at Walter Reid Hospital to symbol for love. The quilts include labels let physical or psychological pie with advanced dementia, and one for every 10 people with be given to injured soldiers. There was even one with a ting the recipient know who wounds, with wartime quilts. other disabilities, Peeples said. "It was cool, most of the heartfelt message: You are our made them. "Unfortunately, there's The facility can accommodate up to 20 people a day for : squares were by students and heroes. The soldier has the opportu 60,000-80,000 wounded sol adult day care and up to five people for overnight respite, sheV they would come by and say Mullen sold enough squares nity to respond and many of the diers and up to this point, said. they bought that material," he to make two quilts. The money letters are posted on the Web they've only supplied 8,000 To start her business, Peeples was given special land use ?}\ said. he raised to help buy the bat site. quilts," he said. approval earlier this year from the Westland City Council. > This year, Mullen did it dif ting, backing and contrasting According to Mullen, what Now, she's ready to open. -';' ferently. He sold 9-inch ecru- material that Sue Mullen used they say about the quilts can People interested in helping the The center will open Friday, June 15, and an open house colored squares for $1 each to to assemble the quilts. bring a person to tears. foundation achieve its goal can visit will be offered a week later, noon to 6 p.m. Friday, June 22. ; staff and students who then Last year the quilts were sent "I know they appreciate the Quilts of Valor Foundation Web site For more information, call ¢734) 326-0058. decorated them with such to a longarm quilter with Sue them," he said. "When they get at www.qovf.org. things as hand-drawn puzzle Mullen handstitching the outer to the hospital they pretty dclemiahometownlife.com I (734) 953-2110 pieces, a symbol for autism; a edge. This year she did it all, much take all their possessions. 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When she was Hemingway. struggling in one class, church Constituents who would like years. members would remind her how In celebration of its 60th to address an issue with She never married and stayed far she had come and tell her she Ford Wixom Plant anniversary, Garden City Anderson but are unable to in the family home in Wayne could do it. Hospital will present a attend may contact him by until a few years ago when she "They kept pushing me, they'd Two state lawmakers have It also was designated as one Summer Celebration 10 a.m. to mail at P.O. Box 30036, moved to Garden Tower in say, 'Just do it,' and so I contin introduced a resolution com of Industry WeeA's 12 4 p.m. today (June 3) on the Lansing, MI, 48933; by phone Garden City. ued," she said. memorating the history of the America's Best Plants. hospital grounds at 6245 Inkster at (517) 373-1707; or by e-mail She admits she was apprehen In addition to a few relatives, Ford Wixom Assembly Plant "The Ford Motor Company, Road north of Ford in Garden at sive about attending class. She sat members of her church were at in Novi. The Wixom Plant its UAW partners, staff, and City. [email protected] in the front row and ignored the Friday evening's commencement closed Friday after 50 years of other employees have fostered Residents are invited to par higan.gov. other students. ceremony. They're now encourag operation. the social, economic, and cul ticipate a day of activities with "The last two years they started ing to go to college. "As veteran of an auto tural heritage of our great the theme of "Look and Cheer program speaking to me and saying 'hi,' "They tell me mere's different assembly plant myself, I know state," LeBlanc said. "They are Learn." The programs include The Westland Stars will hold before that they said nothing," she classes and it's fun, I don't know," these guys are some of the deserving of this recognition Child ID Program, including a cheer and dance summer said. she said. hardest workers on the planet," for their many accomplish photos, fingerprints and DNA program 6-8:30 p.m. She took anywhere fromtw o to For now, Hipner is relishing said State Sen. Glenn ments, including the produc samples; Garden City Fire Thursdays, beginning June 14, five classes a semester and got As, having her diploma and getting Anderson, D-Westland, who tion of nearly 7 million vehi Department Smoke Alarm in the multipurpose room of B's and C's for her efforts. She fin ready for a graduation party the ^introduced the resolution with cles." ' Giveaway; Pill Disposal; Boo- the Bailey Recreation Center, ished high school with a 2.9 church will be holding for her. State Rep. Richard LeBlanc, Since its opening on April Boo Bunny Crafting; raffles; 36651 Ford. grade point average. "I always knew I could do it," D-Westland. "Our state has the 15,1957, the Wixom Plant has White Elephant Sale; Grill Come and join the Westland g£f soft of liked geography a lot, she said. best workers in America, arid played a key role in Michigan's Tent and Strawberry Stars and learn new dances bif&math I couldn't stand," she if we invest in our workforce, I heritage and is known for pro Shortcake. and stunt with the team. The sl|p. "That was the hardest thing smason®hometownlife.com [ (734) 953-2112 am confident that we will ducing a number of award- There also will be hospital summer program runs four-six e^h when I was younger." attract long^lasting, 2lst cen winning cars. Wixom employ information/demonstrations weeks, depending on camp. It's tury jobs." ees built the 1958 including: Surgical an opportunity for girls to get The Ford Wixom Assembly Thunderbird, 1990 Lincoln Instruments - What do they ready for try-outs for the'raft'"^ Plant's vehicles earned many Town Car, 2000 LS, 2002 do?; Lab Specimens - What do team. ;% CITY OF WESTLAND industry awards, including the Thunderbird, all Motor Trend gallstones and other items look The Stars will be participat > NOTICE TO CUT NOXIOUS WEEDS 2004 Bronze Award in the J.D. Car of the Year Award winners, like?; X-ray Oddities; ing in the Westland Summer L'nTo the owner or occupant or any person .or persons, firm or Power and Associates Initial and the 1989 Lincoln Rehabilitation Lift Chair and Festival, a youth cheerleading | '^ corporator- Un~ >g charge of any land in the City of Westland: Quality Study, North and Continental, a recipient of Car Rehabilitation Games; Speech clinic and summer dance South America Plant Awards. and Driver's Best 10 Award. Therapy Demonstrations; camp. The cost is $35. Other j>- 00199 0^2 703 049 03 0023 000 074 01 0753 000 Obstetrics, Cardiac and Diet fees include a $20 uniform \*%* 00199 0012 704 050 01 0063 300 074 01 0767 301 |>;.- 001 99 0027 00C 051 99 0057 703 074 06 1171000 and Nutrition Information and deposit and $35 for the youth , 1-^ 00199 0028^00 051 99 0057 704 07^ " 1212 000 the Emergency Room clinic. -.: 1 ' 00199 0030 000 051 «9 0058 000 0 . • 06 1213 003 Decontamination Tent. Register at the Bailey Center. 001 99 0034 000 051 „ 3^0 000 075 010021307 The annual Cancer Survivor For more information, call 003 03 0001 000 052^10021303 075 02 0024 000 CITY OF WESTLAND Acknowledgment Program will (734) 722-7620. 004 01 0084 000 052 05 0004 000 075 02 0056 000 be at 2 p.m. in front of the hos 004 01 0088 000 052 99 0004 002 075 05 0160 000 NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION Garage sale 005 01 1257 000 052 99 0019 708 075 07 0007 001 pital's main entrance. 005 01 1260 000 052 99 0019 709 075 07 0008 001 On Thursday, June 14, 2007, various items of the City of Westland Information will be available The Salvation Army will hold 0 005 02 0023 000 053 99 0008 001 075 99 0007 002 DPW will be sold at public auction. The auction will be held at for the Tree of Angels. a community garage sale 9 a.m. »«£ 005 02 0024 000 053 99 0009 701 075 99 0008 000 Insurance Auto Auction, 8251 Rawsonville Road, County of Wayne, to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 16, at S> 005 02 0025 000 054 99 0009 001 075 99 0009 700 at 10:30 a.m. Coffee Hour the Salvation Army Center, # 005 02 0190 300 054 99 0011 003 076 03 0030 000 State Sen. Glenn Anderson, 2300 Venoy Road,,south of V 005 02 0340 000 054 99 0012 002 076 03 0031 000 The following items will be offered for sale to the highest bidder: 'v 005 99 0015 701 056 01 0917 006 076 03 0032 000 STOCK YEAR MAKE MODEL V.I.N. D-Westland, also will hold Palmer. > 005 99 0015 702 056 02 0075 000 076 03 0033 000 local coffee hours in Westland Spaces are available for $20 3105695 2007 Coats Wheel Balancer 05-P0-02-lfM5 •C 006 01 0034 000 057 03 0273 004 076 03 0034 000 T and Redford Monday, June 11. each. Ajimited number of : •', 006 04 0393 000 057 99 0029 000 079 02 0003 000 3105801 1998 Wacker 3906266 11 1625 31B He will be at the Westland tables als$> will be available'for • .I 007 01 0580 003 060 02 0177 000 079 02 0004 000 3105845 1996 Wacker PT6LT 1W9PS0512SM2U3285 3130149 1997 Ford Explorer 1FMDU34E8VUC76919 Big Boy. 9-10 a.m.,,then move an additional $10 charge. For > 007 010580 010 060 05 0156 000 079 02 0010 000 to Redford for a 10:30-11:30 more information, call the O 007 010580 011 061 01 0116 303 079 02 0012 000 3131526 2002 Ford Crown Victoria 2FAFP71W12X114603 > 007 010581002 061 01 0119 303 079 02 0015 000 3139668 2001 Ford Crown Victoria 2FAFP71W81X124463 a.m. coffee hour at the Redford Salvation Army at (734) 722i < 007 01 0581 004 061 01 0123 303 079 02 0025 000 All vehicles are sold in "as is^cbndition. Vehicles may be deleted Community Center, 12121 3660. , V\ 007 010581005 061 01 0125 303 079 02 0026 000 from this list at any time prior to the start of the auction. • •$» 007 01 0595 002 061 01 0280 303 079 02 0032 000 Publish: June 3,2007 ; V£ 007 01 0602 006 061 01 0281 303 079 02 0033 000 •:;V 008 99 0004 000 061 01 0283 303 079 02 0039 000 OE0B532!31_e*3 v* 010 010571001 061 01 0284 303 079 020041000 CITY OF GARDEN CITY r> Oil 02 0034 000 061 01 0286 303 079 02 0049 000 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING •*> 013 010557 000 061 01 0287 303 079 02 0056 000 ; *%" 013 01 0558 000 061 01 0319 303 079 99 0031 006 June 11,2007 ->"' - *.v 014 99 0017 702 061 01 0320 303 081990021705 crrir OF GARDEN CITY ••V 014 99 0027 000 061 01 0322 303 081 99 0043 000 NOTICE IS H&tEBY GIVEN that the Garden Ciiy Council will --:015.0.6.0001000 061 01 0323 303 082 04 012.1 000 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING hold a Public Hearing on Monday, June 11, 2007 at 7:25 p.m. in the • '^ipfpGOS 004 061 01 0325 303 *tmmitoiWim.imm June 11,2007 Council Chambers,' at the Civic Center, 6000 Middlebelt Road, 0i5^0u08 009 061 01 0326 303 .^HSKOOO- Garden City, Michigan. Al^ie healing, all interested'persons shall : 019 99 0005 006 061 01 0328 303 'f^S#^6o 000 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Garden City Council will have%lT'opportunity to be heard *•' 020 99 0007 007 061010329 303 '082 04 0131000 hold a Public Hearing on Monday, June 11, 2007 at 7 15 p-m m the 02199 0001711 062 010166 008 083 02 0007 302 Council Chambers, at the Civic Center, 6000 Middlebelt Road, The purpose of the Public Hearing/is to solicit publig. comments on 026 99 0029 002 062 010171002 083 02 0021 300 Garden City, Michigan. At the hearing, all interested persons shall the following: 026 99 0030 700 062 06 0000 000 083 02 0022 301 have an opportunity to be heard. - '":•" 027 01 0005 000 062 06 0000 000 ' -08.3 02 0030 000 Proposed FY 2007/2008 Budget of the City of Garden City 027 03 0013*000 062 06 0000 000 083 02 0033 303 The purpose of the Public Hearing is to solieif public comments on 027 03.0027 306 062 99 0008 703 08302 0057 303 the proposed Comprehensive Fee Schedule, which is on file and can be viewed in the City Clerk's Office. Copies of the complete document are available at the office of the. 027 04 0016 304 062 99 0008 704 083 02 0058 303 City Clerk, Garden City Hall, 6000 Middlebelt Road, Garden City, 028 010012 304 063 01 0243 303 083 02 0060 303 Written comments may be submitted prior to the public hearing Michigan 48135, during regular business hours. Written comments 028 04 0037 002 063 01 0244 303 083 02 0061303 and should be addressed to: The Office of the City Clerk, City of may be submitted prior to the public hearing and should be 028 99 0010 000 063 01 0303 000 083 02 0066 301 Garden City, 6000 Middlebelt Rd;, Garden City, MIMlZk*' /,. addressed to: The Office, of the City Clerk, City of Garden City, 6000 028 99 0012 701 063 02 0011 000 083 02 0068 000 Middlebelt Rd., Garden City, MI 48135. «V 028 99 0014 000 064 02 0066 000 . 083 02 0071 000 ALLYSON BETTIS •• •' ' '"* ""'"••' :<. 029 99 0008 718 065 99 0001 011 083 02 0092 000 City Clerk-Treasurer ALLYSON BETTIS ' '" '*'; £ 029 99 0014 701 067 99 0020 003 083 02 0093 301 Publish: June 3,2007 OE0aSS8792'-Ex3. :< 03102 0011000 : 067 99 0022 002 083 02 0097 000 City Clerk-Treasurer i ' 031 02 0013 000 068 03 0113 001 083 02 0109 000 Posted: May 22, 2007 y 031 02 0014 000 069 010332 000 083 02 0110 300 t 031 02 0015 000 070 010021001 083 02 0112 000 Publish; June 3. 2007 OEOS5309&I-21W >' 032 010003 000 070 010022 001 083 02 0113 000 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS v. 032 01 0045 000 070 01 0023 001 083 03 0149 000 ' 032 010081000 070 010026 001 083 03 0195 000 The Architect will receive sealed bids for: 032 01 0222 000 070 01 0027 001 083 03 0199 000 032 02 0562 300 070 01 0028 001 083 03 0227 301 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION OF CITY OF WESTLAND 032 02 0568 000 070 01 0029 001 083 04 0259 000 NEW MARQUEE SIGN AT: ,. . 032 02 0571 000 070 010030 302 083 05 0316 332 WILLIAM FORD TECHNICAL CENTER • - 032 02 0575 000 070 01 0031 001 083 99 0028 000 " 032 02 0581000 070 01 0038 005 084 01 0008 000 Bid Proposals will be received until the time and the place, as PUBLIC NOTICE | 032 03 0735 000 070 03 0080 000 084 01 0009 000 follows, where and when the opening of bid proposals will be - 032 03 0743 000 07102 0119 000 084 01 0011 000 conducted by the Owner in public: . 4 ' 032 03 0769 000 071 02 0120 000 084 010012 000 Date: June 20, 2007 The following appeals will be heard at a public hearing to be held w 032 03 0810 000 071 02 0121 000 084 01 0013 000 in the Council Chambers of Westland City Hall, 36601 Ford Road, "•- 033 010029 300 071 02 0122 000 084 01 0021 000 Time: 1:30 p.m. EST Westland, MI on Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at which 034 01 0015 000 071 02 0123 000 084 01 0024 000 Place: Board of Education time comments may be directed to the Board during audience 034 01 0016 000 071 02 0124 000 084 01 0025 000 Wayne-Westland Community Schools participation. If you wish to reply by mail, send your comments to 034 01 0082 000 071 02 0125 000 084 01 0029 301 36745 Marquette the above address. All property owners whose names appear ih 034 99 0021 001 071 02 0126 000 084 01 0034 000 Westland, MI 48185 our tax rolls located within 300' of this property are being notified 035 01 0044 002 071 02 0127 000 084 01 0042 000 pursuant to this statute. , 035 99 0002 000 071 02 0128 000 084 01 0043 000 Attn: Sheila King, Supervisor of Business Petition #2593-T. Josenh-32ti69 Merritt 035 99 0016 000 07102 0129 000 084 01 0046 000 Request for a 1.6% lot coverage variance from Ordinance 248 .in 036 99 0001 002 07102 0130 000 084 01 0060 000 Bidding Documents will be available for examination and order to construct a 17' x 22' addition to the rear of the existing 036 99 0008 000 071 02 0131 000 084 01 0061 000 distribution on or after May 31, 2007. home. 042 02 0326 305 071 02 0132 000 084 01 0074 000 Petition #2594-A- Beydoun/Maration Station, 31425 Ann 042 02 0444 000 071 02 0133 000 084 01 0075 000 Examination may be made at the Office of the Architect, TMP 042 02 0445 000 071 02 0134 000 084 01 0093 000 ASSOCIATES, INC., Architects - Engineers -Planners, 1191 West Arbor Trail 042 03 0885 313 071 02-0135 000 084 01 0094 000 Square Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48302; the Request for a non-conforming sign variance from Ordinance 248 in* 042 03 0888 001 071 02 0136 000 084 01 0098 000 MCGRAW-HILL CONSTRUCTION DODGE PLAN ROOM, order to alter an existing non-conforming sign located at the site 042 99 0005 000 071 02 0137 000 084 01 0132 000 Detroit, Michigan; or the CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION OF by changing the 35 square foot price sign portion of the sign. 043 01 0063 300 071 02 0138 000 084 01 0133 000 MICHIGAN, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Petition #2596-L. Holt-236 S. Norma 043 01 0118 000 071 02 0139 000 084 010134 000 Request for two variances (a fence location & a fence height 043 02 0263 001 071 02 0140 000 084 010136 303 Qualified Bidders may obtain bidding documents from the Office of variance) from Article X of the Westland City Code of Ordinances 043 03 0049 000 071 02 0141 000 084 01 0140 301 the Architect, consisting of one (1) set of Drawings and in order to install a six (6) foot high vinyl privacy fence along the 045 01 0298 000 071 02 0142 000 084 02 0691 000 Specifications. south side yard of the home. 045 01 0303 300 071 02 0143 000 084 02 0712 000 045 01 0306 001 071 02 0144 000 084 02 0728 000 Return Bidding Documents to the Architect within ten (10) days Petition #2597-L. Epperson-8242 St. Johns 045 010318 000 071 02 0145 000 084 02 0730 000 after opening receipt of proposals. Documents are to be complete, in Request for two variances (a fence location variance & a fence 045 010319 000 071 02 0146 000 084 02 0740 000 clean and usable condition and free of marks or other defacement. height variance) from Article X of the Westland city Code of 045 99 0005 001 071 02 0147 000 - 084 02 0741 000 Ordinances as a result of the installation of a six (6) foot high 045 99 0009 001 071 02 0148 000 COMMON AREA A sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial privacy fence along the north side yard of the home. 045 99 0018 002 071 02 0149 000 COMMON AREA relationship existing between the bidder and any member of the Petition #2598-J. Hootman-8715 Hubbard 045 99 0024 702 073 01 0001 000 COMMON AREA school board, school superintendents, or chief executive must 047 99 0001 001 073 01 0063 000 DETENTION POND Request for a 1 foot, 6 inch side yard fence height variance from accompany each bid. A board shall not accept a bid that does not Article X of the Westland City Code of Ordinances in order to 047 99 0002 001 073 03 0343 000 LOTS OWNED BY include this statement. This statement is on the proposal execution install a six (6) foot high privacy fence in the south street side yard. 048 01 0100 000 073 03 0384 000 LOTS OWNED BY form. 048 01 0102 002 073 03 0385 000 LOTS OWNED BY of the home. 048 01 0103 002 073 03 0388 000 LOTS OWNED BY Bid Proposals shall be on forms furnished by the Architect, Petition #2599-R. Wilson-37239 Norene 048 01 0123 001 073 03 0390 000 LOTS OWNED BY accompanied by a satisfactory Bid Bond or Certified Check for five Request for a non-conforming structure variance from Ordinance 048 99 0031 000 073 03 0393 000 LOTS OWNED BY percent (5%) of the Base Bid Sum maximum possible proposal 248 in order to construct a 19' x 12.5' addition to the rear of the 049 03 0015 300 073 03 0394 000 amount. existing home. 049 03 0022 300 073 03 0396 OOO Petition #2600-C. Lubna-33454 Bordeaux Ct. •Notice is hereby given that all noxious weeds growing on any land Bidder shall agree not to withdraw Bid Proposal for a period of sixty (60) days after date for receipt of bids. Request for a two (2) foot, six (6) inch rear yard fence height in the City of Westland, Wayne County, Michigan, must be variance from Article X of the Westland City Code of Ordinances in destroyed on or before the 15th day throughout the months of May, Accepted Bidder shall be required to furnish satisfactory order to install a nine (9) foot high privacy fence in the west side June, July, August, September and October of 2007. Any person rear yard of the home. failing to comply with this notice on or before the dates mentioned Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond in shall be liable to the imposition of penalties set forth in Section accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Petition #2601-J. Strong-33701 Cowan 106-97 of the Westland Code of Ordinance and shall be liable for Request for a 1.9 foot fipnt yard setback variance from Ordinance - all expenses incurred by the City in destroyin g said noxious weeds, The right to reject any or all Bid Proposals, either in whole or in 248 in order to construct a 6' x 20' covered porch addition to the which expenses, if unpaid by the owner, occupant, or agent, shall part, or to waive any informalities therein is reserved by the front of the existing home. be spread against the property on the next County and School tax Owner. Petition #2602-Westland Plaza-6501-664? N. Wavne roll or the next general City tax roll. This project is to be bid at the prevailing wage rate. Request for a non-conforming sign variance from Ordinance 248 in KEVIN L. BUFORD, City of Westland order to alter an existing sign located at the site. 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(W) Observer & Eccentric | Sunday, June 3,2007 www.hometownlife.com tents in the lot for the crowd." event, they will do on-site fund Back again this year is the raising. In the past, teams have PAGE, raffle of a mini chopper, donat gone so far as to serve chicken Named to the honor roll for Steven Hal!, Jon Handzlik, Shakim Okunawo, Jordan Pappas, Robert ed by Tundra Enterprises dinners, hamburgers and hot the third marking period at Harris, Teresa Hartwig, Sarah Parker, Ashley Patton, Jessica Payne, This isn't a Harley-Davidson International. The bike is on dogs to increase their fund Marshall Middle School were: Headrick, Amy Hein, Jacquelyn Hewitt, Drew Pennington, Emily Perkins, event, it's a motorcycle event." display at Chatters which also raising, Soranno said. Joshua Abraham, Kristen Acosta, Adam Hicks. Kendall Perkins, Shelby Perusse, The ride is being held in con- is selling the tickets at $5 each. "We encourage teams to Bisi Ajetunmobi, Jason Akerley, Ryan Thomas Hildebrandt, Jontae Hill, Jessica Pesenecker, Ravyn Pete, Philip junction-with Westland's Relay In past years, the ride has raise as much as possible and Albright, Aaron Aiholinna, Bradley Ronald Hill, Shalonda Hill, Arielie Peters, Kelly Petersen. for Life which kicks off at 10 gone by the Relay for Life have total signs we put up," she Alholinna, Rachael Alholinna, Hines, Melissa Hoppe, Alaysha Home, Jared Peterson, Jessica Peterson, a.m. that day at Jaycee Park at event as it was taking place in added. "We have a traveling Alexandria Allen, Daniei Ammons, Bradley Houghton, Kellee Hubbard, Randy Phagoo, Janae Pierce, Brandi Wildwood and Hunter. The Westland's Central City Park, trophy that's goes to the high Cierra Anderson, D'Vonteono Joseph Hubble, Nicole Hubble, Jeffrey Pinard, Brandon Polak, Madalin Pop, 24-hour American Cancer and Murphy hopes to continue est fund-raiser. Last year, Anderson, Heather Anthony, Destiny Huber, Tiaunna Huddleston, Maleik Justin Powers, Natalie Qassis, Anna Society event celebrates and that tradition with its move to Thompson Gale took it with Antieau, Ryan Arnold, Sara Aulidge, Hull, Antawon Humphrey, Chelsea Ouillen, Barry Rafferty, Robert honors cancer survivors and Jaycee Park. $13,959." Julianne Ayers, Yvette Ayers, Sean Hunt, Kyle Hunter, Cassandra Huren, Rafferty, Hailey Randall, Alec pays tribute to those who have The city moved the event There also will be live enter Bailey, Arnisa Bane. Ajee Hurst, Ahsan Hussain, Andrei Raymond, Megan Redmond, Jesse been lost to the disease, while after Central City Park was tainment, but because the park Sarah Barnett, Jessica Barton, lacob. Reid, Dajaniere Rice, Latasha raising money to help fight it. closed to the public because of is in a more heavily populated Joshua Beguhn, Sonsia Belfiore, Ewere Brandy Jackson, Sabrina Jackson, Richardson, Andrew Roberts, Jessica Last year's Ride for Life lead contamination problems. residential area, there will be Bernard, Nkemdilem Bernard, Chelsea Terrance James, Rebecca Jarvis, Roberts, Brandi Rock. raised $3,000 and Murphy Holly Soranno, an American no live entertainment after 11 Bess, Alexandria Bielec, Izabela Joshua Jenderat, Je'Na Johnson, Taylor Rock, Rogelio Rodriguez, hopes to double that amount Cancer Society community p.m. Birsanescu, Rebecca Bizek, Gianna Katelyn Johnson, Asha Jones, Shawn Roegner, Emily Rogers, Isaac this year. representative, is excited about "We sent a letter to residents Biannon, Angela Blay, Fation Bieta, Johnathan Jones, Kathryn Jones, Rogers-Lewis, Francis Rosales, "It's a very popular ride, the move to Jaycee Park which in the Wildwood-Hunter area Ryan Boes, Kimberly Bolden, Kaytlyn Jones, Alexis Judd, Mark Corneliu Rus, Anthony Rushlow, . everybody has nothing but has a half mile walking path. and it was followed by one Bonjiovonna Bonner, Chase Bovia, Kassab, Coty Kazmierczuk, Rachel Christopher Sabal, Shannon Salisbury, compliments and with the sup "The teams will be closer from the city," said Soranno, William Brokenshire, Joshua Brooks, Kazmierczuk, Bria Kimbrough, Thomas Sample, Amber Santo- port of the Westland Police and together, they'll be able to do "We invited them to come and Stephany Brown, Mara Buie, Taylor Samantha Kingston, Hunter Gawrecki, Danielle Saunders, Olivia Sheriff's Department and some bonding," Soranno said. enjoy the event. There really Bumgardner. Alexis Bunker, Jacob Kirchinger, Parker Kirchinger. Scalf, Austin Schacht, Kaileigh Motor City ride captains, it's Thirty-three teams have will be a lot of fun things for Burcicki. Cody Klann, Noah Klavinger, Rachel Schippa, Jonathon Schlacht, Aubrie been awesome." signed up for this year's relay. families to do." Dontez Burgess, Markese Burton, Klein, Kellie Klepsch, Arnold Kocibelli, Scott, Britney Sergeichik. The ride costs $15 per per Soranno was hoping for 35. Of Soranno is still hopeful of Cierra Busby, Michael Cach, Ashley Kristo Korcari, Keith Kraning, Kelly Heather Sergeichik, Austin Sharp, son payable at registration, those teams, 10-13 are return getting 35 teams for the event. Cadaret, Jessica Campbell, Aiyssa Kraning, Keisey Kreger, Kaltra Kruja, Travis Sharp, Brittney Sheahan,-Amber which starts at 10 a.m., the day ing, but "there's a lot of fresh The goal is to raise $101,000 Canzoneri, Ernestine Carlos, Bradley Sharon Kumari, Rachel Landry, Sheilenbarger, Kala Sherman, Kyle of the ride. The fee includes faces this year," she said which will go for research, edu Celmer, Aaron Chave. Amber Chave, Sabrina Lawrence, Rebecca Shipley, Victoria Silva, Laura Simons, the ride as well as food, draw The event will include the cation, advocacy and services Jevon Claypool, Davis Clenney, Lawrukovich, Steven Leblanc Jr, Daj'ah Simpson, Megan Singh, Kaitlyn ings and door prizes at opening ceremony at 10 a.m., for patients and their families. Desiree Clenney, Robert Codd, Aida Caitlin Lenard, Miriam Lewis, Melanie Skowronski, Doneeshea' Smith, Katelin Chatters. The lounge also has with the cancer survivor's vic People who want to become Coka, Taylor Collins, Holley Compton, Libres, Amberlyn Lilygren, Devin Smith, Kirsten Smith, Mary Smith, lined up five bands that will tory lap at 4 p.m. At 10 p.m., involved still can by contacting Matilda Corbaxhi, Brittany Covault, Lombard, Maverick Longuski. Aaron Snyder, Ashley Soiberg, Briana perform for riders. the walking path will be lined Soranno at (248) 483-4359 or Brittany Cox. Colleen Loudon, Jacob Lower, Soto, Kevin Spears, Joseph Stanley, "The public is welcome to with lighted luminaries in by e-mail at Dennis Cox, Cody Crane, Daniel Kaitlyn Ludke, Jeffrey Luke, Rami! Lindsay Stapleton, Marissa Stawkey, Chatters, parking will be at remembrance of those who [email protected]. Croft, Sarah Cunningham, Brittney Manibog, Ray Manibog, Alyssa Manley, Juliana Stewart. Westland Car Care and have lost their battle with the "I think we're on track to hit Dandridge, Megan Daugherty, Brian Jalen Manning, Ashley Maples, Bret Stoddard, Anastasia Strickland, Westland Veterinary Hospital," disease. our goals," Soranno said. Davis, Jordyn Davis, Robert Davis, Tahj Matthew Markey, Alicia Marnon, John Colton Strong, Anthony Sumpter, Holly Murphy said. "We were packed Teams set a goal and raise Davis, Andree Dawkins, Brionna Marnon, Anthony Mastropietro, Sutherland, Ashley Sweeting. last year, so we're setting up money. As part of the actual [email protected] | (734) 953-2112 Delaforce, Amanda Derosia, Samantha Lorenzo Matthews, Leila May, Alexis Domonique Sweeting, Harinder Syan, Derosia, Brandon Detherage, Asha McCarver, Khadijah McCloud, Robert Shyann Szmansky, Ashley Tackett, Dixon, Dakota Douthat, Jennifer Drum, McCloud, Kody McColium, Angelic Kayla Tadajewski, Nikunj Talati, Kiara Large Array of New & Antique THINKING ABOUT... Kody Duhl, Summer Dunn. 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Alia Ismail, Inas Ismail, David Jackson, Danielle Salter, Caleb Samborski, Yuzi Vazquez, Ian Vlllaroman, Jamison The fund-raising event, Detroit Zoo, The Henry Ford, Justin Bean, Samantha Begdorian, Christopher Janos, Bailiey Jarzemba, Matthew Sampson, Jeffrey Sanchez, Vincent, Joseph Wakeford,. Danielle called Save Our Youth Task the Detroit Science Center and Jack Begiey, Sidney Bennett, Andrew Chelsea Jenkins, Kavina Jhaveri, Desiree1 Sanders, Jessica Schultz, Waldrop, Marie Walker, Alyssia Warren, Force: Run Drugs Out of Town, more. Benyo, Jessica Berg, Caylyn Best, Samantha Jinkerson, Ashley Johnson, Nicholas Schurig, Robert Schurig, Patrick Warren, Alston Weathers, will feature a 5K Fun Advanced registration entry Emily Best, Troy Beverley, Courtney Kaylie Johnson, Matthew Johnson, Ciara Sego, Taylor Senia, Allyson Alexander Wells. Ashley White. Run/Walk & 1 Mile Walk will fee is $18 for adults, $15 for Billings, Brandon Bleau, Hailey Blevins, Stephlne Johnson, Tori Johnson, Paris Shaker, Nicole Sherek, Victoria Justin White, Amy Wilcock, be held Saturday, June 9, at students and senior citizens. Ryan Boczar, Casey Bone, Cody Borg, Jones, Donald Jordan, Ursula Kailabat, Sheridan, Edwin Silva, Austin Smarsh, Me'Chefle Wilder, Dayra Williams, Hines Drive and Merriman On-site registration is $20 for Zachary Sower, Shelby Bray, Alijah Kory Kalnasy, Emma Karson. Emily Smieszek, Kylie Smith, Zachary Tammy Wilson, Melanie Winekoff, Evan Road in Westland. adults, $17 for students and Brown, Codie Buege, Jordan Buford, Jolie Kayden, Victoria Keelean, Smith. Woody, Halie Woody, Reynard Wright, The event begins with regis seniors. Children under 5 are Jaiyn Bulls, John Burger, Jonathon Patrick Kemp, Rory Kemp, Kaila Matthew Snyder, Jeremy Sparkman, Klaos Xhakollarl and Keisie Yax.. • tration from 8:30-10 a.m. A 5K free. Burns. Kendrick, Brielle Kennedy, Bethany competitive run starts at 10 Money raised will support Erica Burzlaff, Brenna Bush, Avery Kenyon, Nicholas Kiesznowskl, a.m.; a 5K noncompetitive the Livonia Save Our Youth Byrom, Kameron Caldwell, Adrian Brandon Kiiburn, Hailey King, Diamond OPBN walk starts at 10:15 a.m.; and Task Force and it's effort to Carey, Ashley Carey, Kari Carter, Knight, Diamond Knight, Joseph MOM-SAT. the 1 Mile Family Fun Walk raise awareness and under Kendall Carter, Matthew Castaidini, Kreger, Jeffrey Kuhary, Courtney starts at 11 a,m. standing of substance abuse John Chadwick, Quintin Cheek, Lambroff-Clawson, Elise Lefebvre, SUN. Awards will be given for the issues. Sunroop Cheema, Ashley Christensen, Mitchell Leinbach, Michael Lentine, 9-7 competitive race, with water A special appearance is Tasha Christensen, Brittany Cobb, Ashley Lesnik. and aid offered every mile, pro planned by 100.3 WNIC's Jared Coleman, Marisa Colosimo, Colton Lipinski, Emily Luke, Megan fessional timing by Everal Race Chris Edmonds. Ashley Compton, Jordyn Coniam, Luke, Jasmine Mabry, Richard 3S000 Ann Arbor Rd. Your Meat & Oeii Management and refreshments Register at Ashley Conley. Macdonald, Courtnie MacQuarrie, iivonia Supermark by Macaroni Grill and Stucchi's www.justsayrun.com or contact Dylan Cook, Brandon Coulter, Javon Gregory Madison, Bradley Mahoney, Ice Cream. T-shirts are guaran Christen Ogden at (734) 522- Crocker, Erin D'Arcy, Michael Daiton, Paige Malay, Brandon Martin, Kathryn (734! 464-0330 teed with advance registration 0076 or chrisogden@just- Laura Darnell, Mona Darwish, Delani Martin, Megan Mayers, Ryan McCarthy, and plenty of prizes will be raf sayrun.com. Derr, Tessa Diaz, Zaklina Dimoska, Aaron McClendon, Shanon McFadden, 1 Alana Doe, Alexander Driessche, Danielle Mcintee, Brendan Mclntyre, •:•% \ r Nickolas Duncan, Anthony Dunn, Erica Molly McKenna, Shae McKenna, Karah Dye, Amanda Elliott, Megan Emery, McKinney. Alysia Escobar, Erica Escobar, Natalie William Messics, Rachel Michelsen, FANTA Escobar, Rosafie Estrada. Nicholas Mifsud, Alexis Mikonczyk, C Brianna Everett, Emily Everett, Leanna Miller, Keonte Mitchell, Tanae Ewing, Wadie Farah, Brooke Amanda Mominee-Curmi, Conner Femat, Jacob Ferguson, Angela Monroe, Khadejah Moore, Katherine { 1 j J Fischer, Shelby Fitzgerald, Karl Moran, Timothy Moran, Jonathan f Sale Starts Monday June 4th - June Hi Fletcher, Audra Flores, Luis Flores, Mullinix, Allison Murphy, Thorin A Westland woman and her said Kmet climbed into the Jessica Fontana, Travis Fontana, Alex Murphy-Fahlgren, Sabrina Musselman, daughter have been ordered to truck through an open window Fucik, Sbaquila Fuller, Alexis Gagleard, Ariana Mustafa, Andrew Mustunis, stand trial on charges of rob and took an envelope, contain Brian Garrett, Dylan Gartz, Tristan Kayla Myers, Jeremy Nabors, Alyssa bing an elderly man in Venoy- ing $248, from his pocket. Getlert, Allyson Gibbs, Alec Gibson, Navarro, Stephen Nodge. Dorsey Park. The victim, who had been Joseph Gierak. Haley Novak, Steven Novotny, Tammy Kmet, 37, and her struggling over the envelope, Katelyn Gierak, Alexa Girouard, Caitlin Orsette, Alyssa Osenko, Mary daughter Shawna Neumann, then got out of his truck to Curtis Goodwin, Breann Graca, Brooke Papanastasiou, Kayla Parker, Ashley 21, of Wayne were ordered to continue fighting with Kmet. Graham, Meghan Grainger, William Parsons, Sheel Patel, Urvi Patel, Viktor stand trial on charges of He said her daughter started Gray, Joelle Green, Lauren Green, Pavlov, Marissa Pawlowski, Raquelle unarmed robbeiy and larceny throwing cans at him in an Mashon Green, Sherry Green, Ashley Peters, Dennis Picklo, Courtney following a preliminary exami effort to aid the mother. Guldner, Eric Haase, Alexandra Pietruszka, Deandre Plear-Talmadge, USDA Select Tender nation in Westland 18th The women fled and were Hamlett, Christopher Hammel, Ashley Plocharczyk, Kristine Price, less 4» ^^ik. m n -• District Court Thursday. arrested by Westland police Matthew Hansen, Tiffany Harris, Nicole Quaine, Addison Queen, Nicole The victim, 83, reported near Henry Ruff and Michigan Austin Hartford, Meghan Hartman, Quinn, Megan Quioc, Rio Rajacic, Ryan being robbed by the women Avenue. May 18 after he parked his Both women were being held pickup truck in the park, locat in lieu of a $50,000 cash bond. ed between Glenwood and If convicted, the women **•* Michigan Avenue. could face up to 15 years in Testifying before Judge C. prison for unarmed robbery. Lean Tender Boneless Charles Bokos, the victim said The larceny charge is punish DELMONICO Kmet recognized him because able by up to 10 years in f they'd met previously in the prison. 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Because of that, we are going * determine where my family will live market. At the starter home end of the to do some home improvement work. We are thinking from their 401(k) plan because they feel the for the foreseeable future. I'm not the type of taking a loan from our 401(k) to pay for the of person who issues ultimatums but realty game, people with almost no improvements. We do have cash in the bank to pay interest they are paying on the loan goes enough is enough. My wife, Robin, is preg money want to buy. Sellers either have for the improvements. Which would you recommend? back into their account, thus it doesn't cost nant with our first child and we've been on You should use your cash to pay for home the verge of selling and buying for weeks. to drastically reduce the asking price or improvements. I believe 401(k) money is them anything. However, that is really not It is now 2:20 in the afternoon on sacred. It is your retirement money. You can't Wednesday and I gave our Realtor until 4 give huge concessions to make a deal. have too much money saved for retirement. the case. Yes, you do pay the money back to p.m. to get back with me — either the cou Many people believe that borrowing from a yourself, however, it goes into your account ple buying our house must come up with ones. The truly ugly foreclosures lurked in 40l(k) plan is a great way to finance home $5,000, the developer selling us the new the nicest of neighborhoods. They had improvements. I disagree. There are a number and when that money eventually comes out house deduct the same amount from his everything from walls full of graffiti to ani of downsides associated with this idea. If you price or the whole shooting match is called mal waste displayed prominently in the -< have an outstanding loan on a 40l(k) plan, in of your 401(k) plan it's taxed at your off. Sadly, after nine months of showing foyer. many situations you will no ordinary income bracket. Thus, you've our house and finally find We also watched too many families pack-^ " '" % " longer be able to contribute j** ing a potential buyer, the ing up their belongings after banks fore- >; •3''.-'*' »/ more money into the plan until turned money that you've already paid deal is on the verge of closed. An unemployed bread truck driver^' *s", • the loan' is paid off. This pre- falling apart over less than with three young daughters being tossed y"j ^ ** '2 vents you from saving more taxes on into money that you'll have to pay 2 percent of the transac from a brick colonial and moving to a ^ money in retirement and could taxes on a second time, in addition, the tion. Many restless nights mobile home. A man filling the back of his U prevent you from taking advan- have preceded this moment pick-up truck with essentials while we * tage of the company matching interest you pay on money borrowed from — my wife is understand walked through the home he could no ••.<-•• 'il program. ably upset and even my longer afford. When we saw children's toys Another downside is what Realtor is ready to pack it being boxed in a Winnie the Pooh bed- \ Money can happen if for some reason Larry in. It is now 2:35 and still room, foreclosure hunting no longer Matters you lose your job. In many situ timeshare, the issue should not be based upon Ruehlen no call. seemed a bargain — the human toll was ations when you lose your job, whether it is a good investment, but rather I guess this is reality in a too high. Who would want to live in a the loan must be immediately will it increase the quality of your life. strong buyer's market. At the starter home house of crushed dreams? Rick paid. If the loan is not paid off, Many people purchase timeshares because end of the realty game, people with almost It's 2:50 and I'm still waiting. ft Bloom then it is treated as a distribu they are under the mistaken belief that they no money want to buy. Sellers either have We looked at dozens of houses over two, n tion to you and you can be hit can sell the timeshare in the future and make to drastically reduce the asking price or weeks while waiting for bur buyer's loamto ,' with taxes and penalties. a substantial amount of money. Unfortunaterv, give huge concessions to make a deal, ", go through. We bid on a nice brick house ?.' I recognize that many people like to borrow that rarely happens. In fact, if you do an Our house in White Lake Township went that we both liked but the owner wouldn't,. ? from their 401(k) plan because they feel the Internet search looking at timeshares, you will on the market last fall. Nearly everyone come down more than $2,000. We moved; >* interest they are paying on the loan goes back see a tremendous number of them are for sale who walks through the place say they like on to our second choice and made a great"., into their account, thus it doesn't cost them and many of these are selling below the origi it. One cash buyer said she wanted the deal. A builder's model that once appraised- anything. However, that is really not the case. nal purchase price. house, then reneged because she couldn't at $32,000 more than we offered — which ' Yes, you do pay the money back to yourself, If you are thinking about purchasing a time- find a suitable boat slip. Another nearly the builder snapped up like a dog who had however, it goes into your account and when share, what you need to consider is the con bid then bought a different house because n't eaten in days. •:• - that money eventually comes out of your venience and the cost. Examine the cost of it had a first-floor laundry. Those things We were practically packing boxes when" 401(k) plan it's taxed at your ordinary income purchasing and the cost of maintaining them happen and are expected. What isn't the inevitable bad news hit. The appraisal' . bracket. Thus, you've turned money that After all, when you use your timeshare, they're expected is a guy without a dime saved up for our house was $8,000 lower than you've already paid taxes on into money that not free. You have a maintenance fee. for a down payment wanting $20,000 off anticipated thanks to the mess that is our you'll have to pay taxes on a second time. In One thing that I do not like about time- the listing price and oh yeah, could you state's economy. We expected it to be lower addition, the interest you pay on money bor shares is that many times they are sold based please give me enough to make the down but not that low- The low appraisal meant,;- rowed from your 401(k) plan is not upon high-pressure sales tactics. These tactics payment and close the loan. the buyers could no longer qualify for the;, deductible. include such things as free shows, free meals We told that first no cash guy to take a amount bid on our house. The deal was . % ^ I generally look at 401(k) plans as the last and other gimmicks. My philosophy has hike. By the time another couple with no now for $8,000 less and they — a couple- 1 place to borrow from. For home improve always been that whenever a product is sold money came sniffing around we weren't so who hadn't saved a penny for a down pay-:' ; ments, if someone could not pay cash, I rec by high-pressure sales tactics, it is a product picky. At least they could qualify for an ment and had already forwarded their m|il \ ommend a home equity loan. However, before that I avoid. FHAloan if we offered a 6 percent conces to our house — told us to take it or leave ; you make any improvements to your house, For people who are thinking about purchas sion for their down payment. it. The builder of the house we wanted ta< - make sure that you can afford the payments. ing a timeshare, do your research independ We agreed to take $10,000 less than the buy originally said he'd take off $5,000 ently and never forget to focus on why you are house appraised at two years ago in then changed his mind. I don't blame him* Dear Rick: We recently were on vacation and looked buying the timeshare. Remember, it is not an exchange for the promise of moving to a I'd have done the same. at a timeshare. Do you think timeshares are good investment, but rather a quality-of-life issue. bigger house at a bargain price. A plum That's when the ultimatum was made •* ] - investments? foreclosure was our target, but that soon either the buyers meet us in the middle or No. Many people own timeshares, however, Rick Bloom is a fee-only financial adviser. Observer & changed. People who lose their houses are the deal is off. very few people make any money on them. I Eccentric readers can submit questions at moneymat- angry. We toured a house with huge holes My cell phone just rang •— the deal is off.', do not consider timeshares good investments. [email protected]. For more information visit in the walls, every light fixture and wall That being said, I don't automatically recom Rick's Web site at www.bloomassetmanagement.com. You plate removed, hundreds of missing ceiling Larry Ruehlen is community editor of 1he"f'W$'f ":*tf ' mend people avoid buying timeshares. can hear Rick from noon to 3 p.m. Sundays on WDTK-AM tiles and 2,000 square feet of carpet lifted Bloomfield Eccentric. 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(eight saves) was up to the chal Sarah Stern took the opening kick lenge, robbing the speedy Toney of a of the second 15-minute overtime point-blank attempt midway and found a wide-open Danielle through the second half to keep the Toney streaking up the middle of game scoreless the field. The sudden-victory goal, howev Hawks tie 0-0 The Penn State recruit did the er, seemed almost like a play that Despite a scoreless rest as the Mustangs took just 12 was diagrammed following the two- deadlock Wednesday night seconds to score the game-winning minute break between the OT peri with the host Fort Wayne goal Friday to beat host Livonia ods. (Ind.) Fever at Hefner Churchill, 1-0, for the Division 1 dis "Usually when I take the kickoff I Stadium, the Michigan trict girls soccer championship. mess it up and it gets intercepted," Hawks remained atop the Northville, now 14-3-3 overall, said Toney, a senior captain. "We W-League's Midwest advances to this week's Saline work on set pieces, but nothing off Division of the Central regional to play the Ann Arbor the kickoff. Conference with a 2-0-1 Huron, 15-2-2. "I called for it and she (Stern) women's soccer mark. TOM BAWLEY STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER The Mustangs, who lost to played a perfect ball. She saw that I . The Hawks, who played Churchill just nine days earlier in was open and I was able to find a Saturday night on the road Churchill's Lindsay McMullen (4) and Tessa Allen (10) converge on Northville's Kelsey Fiscus during overtime in the Western Lakes Activities against the Chicago Gaels, Friday's Division 1 district final. Association championship game, 1- PLEASE SEE CHURCHILL, B3 return home for a game Thursday, June 14 at Livonia Stevnson against West Michigan. (Game time is 7:30 p.m.) Glenn stymied The Hawks opened their Blazers repeat in Division 2 rerun season May 18 with a 4-0 win over the'Fever (0-2-2) BY TIM SMITH Szczypka waited just off the at Troy Athens before STAFF WRITER left post. Her quick, rising by Garden City beating the London shot just found the mark (Ontario) Gryphons May 25 Friday's rematch between under the crossbar. at Stevenson on first-half Redford Thurston and "Allison has been great on hurlers in final goals by Lauren Hill Livonia Ladywood in the those corner kicks all year (Northville), Nicole Cauzillo Division 2 girls soccer district and she found a way to put it BY BRAD EMONS (Northville) and Kelly finals played out almost as it into the net," said Ladywood STAFF WRITER Amorino (Sterling Heights did in.2O06. head coach Brent Petkus, Stevenson). The teams battled into whose 6-10-1 team moves on Pitching and defense are two of the double overtime, again, to the Berkley-hosted region big reasons why Garden City lives to Lerg honored before a Szczypka scored to al. "She threaded the needle." play another day in the Division 1 Michigan sophomore give the Blazers the district Brater, proud of the effort state baseball tournament. goaltender Jeff Lerg title. Junior midfielder Alison his team put in, added that The Cougars earned their first dis (Livonia) will be honored Szczypka tallied the game- "soccer is a game of inches. trict title since 2003 with a 3-1 win Wednesday by USA winner at 3:25 of double OT Sometimes you get it and over Westland John Glenn in Friday's Hockey at its 2007 Annual to give Ladywood a 1-0 win sometimes you don't. final hosted by Wayne Memorial. Congress at the Sheraton over the host Eagles. Eventually, if we keep playing Right-hander Hotel in Colorado Springs, In last year's D2 final, her like this, we're going to get Aki Itoh went the Colo. younger sister, Caitlyn, won 'em." first 6.1 innings to PREP BASEBALL Lerg, who helped the with a goal at the 3:27 mark Still the defeat, which get the win with Spartans to the 2007 of the second extra frame. ended Thurston's year with a TOM HAWLEY j STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER reliever Angelo NCAA championship, Its •This time, it took a perfect record of 5-10-5, was like tak Zoccoli coming on for the final two first title since 1986, has shot to get past outstanding ing a second swig out of the Ladywood's Kristen Selasky (right) takes a shot on goal in the district final outs to get credit for the save. been named the organiza Thurston junior goalkeeper same medicine bottle. defended by Thurston's Rebecca LeDuke. That came after the Cougars dis tion's College Player of the Megan Schulz (11 saves), who "It's hard," said Brater posed of Romulus in the semifinals, Year • probably was the star of the about again losing to Eagles junior forward Ashlie team to not take advantage of 8-0, thanks to senior Matt Lerg, who was also hon game with diving, scrambling Ladywood in an overtime Ingold at point-blank range. corner kicks or free kicks at Fitzgibbon's one-hitter. ored as the USA Hockey saves throughout. heartbreaker. "But we played "Ashlie Ingold took a shot some point. Itoh, the Japanese exchange stu Junior Player and Goalie of "She kept us in the game a much better this year than we pretty close in, and their "I was nervous when they dent, appeared to have tired a bit the Year while playing for lot of times," Thurston coach did last year. goalie made a good save," hit that corner," Brater said. under the hot sun after walking Ryan the Omaha Lancers of the Jason Brater said about his "I don't know if we could Brater said. "The ball came "You only get so many times Wakeford and Andrew DeLuca with U.S. Hockey League, goalie. have played any better." off, but nobody could get it. when they hit a good cross one-out in the bottom of the seventh. played in all 42 of MSU's On the winner, a corner The winning goal came We've had trouble all year and nobody fields it." GC ninth-year coach Steve Herman games in 2006-07 and kick from junior midfielder shortly after Ladywood soph getting garbage goals." At the other bench, Petkus then summoned his bullpen, calling posted a 26-13-3 record to Kaitlyn Vitale bounced across omore goalkeeper Michele Brater also realized that go along with a 2.41 goals- the goal mouth where Ring (six saves) robbed Ladywood is too good of a PLEASE SEE LADYWOOD, B3 PLEASE SEE GLENN, B2 against and .931 save per centage. in the NCAA tourney, Lerg allowed just five goals in four games en route to Midwest Regional MVP and Frozen Four All- wins in D1 tourney Tournament Team honors. tough in D2 fina Pentathlete 5th Livonia Stevenson's number one singles Three-time Olympian player Gino McCathney made a strong run Livonia Ladywood was hanging close after the first and 1996 Atlanta Games before being eliminated in the Division 1 day of the Division 2 state girls golf tournament held at gold medal swimmer boys tennis finals held Friday at the Michigan State University's Forest Akers East Course. Sheila Taormina (Livonia Midland Community Tennis Center. The Blazers sat 11 strokes off the lead and two out of recently place fifth in the.. McCathney, a senior, accounted for two second as Dexter (332) and Caledonia (341) set the first- World Cup modern pen- ; of the Spartans' three wins as he defeated round pace. tathlon held in Drzonkow, * Matt Karin of Troy Athens and sixth-seed Andrea Warzyniec's 78, tied for fourth individually, Poland. I ed Phillip Claus of Grand Ledge, both by paced the Blazers, who shot a 343. Angela Jamrog and The Stevenson High grad identical scores of 7-5, Erica Mazur were next with 88 each, while Kelly who represented the US. • 7-6 (9-7 in the tiebreak Thomas added an 89. Rachael contributed a 101. twice in triathlon at the ers). W4aiSM!Wiaw^^ "The girls really played well," 2000 Sydney Olympics , McCathney then fell Aini c AAi r Ladywood coach Kellianne Nagy (sixth place) and 2004 in the quarterfinals to third-seed Andy UMLd ttULr said "Andj-ea (Warzyniec) led us with Athens Games (23rd) was Gauthier of Ann Arbor Pioneer in three her best round of the year. Angela coming off a sixth-place sets, 4-6, 6-1, 6-3. (Jamrog) is playing with a broke wrist and a hot pink showing May 15 in Moscow Pioneer and Ann Arbor Huron were tied cast. She shot her average, so all is well." at the fourth World Cup for first place in the team standings head The first 10 holes featured rain and cold weather, fol stop where she scored ing into the second day with 24 points lowed by the sun under sauna-like conditions. 5,504 points. She took a apiece. West Bloomfield was third with 18. "It's anyone's to win," Nagy said. "We believe we can silver medal in the second Regional champion Livonia Churchill win it all." World Cup event in March scored five points. Liz Nagel of DeWitt was the first-round individual in Cairo, Egypt. Among those winning singles matches leader with a 72 followed by Dexter's Katelin Davis, who In Poland, Taormina was for the Chargers included Aniket Patil (No. shot 75. the top American finisher 2), who defeated Caesar Bucalos of Troy with 5,344 points as she Athens, 6-2, 6-0, before losing to top seed Warner shares lead won the swimming (1,388 David Seyferth of Pioneer, 6-0, 6-0; and Livonia Churchill's Shannon Warner, the defending points) and took fourth in Alex Clos (No. 3), who downed Northville's Division I state champion, shot a first-round 73 and was the run (1,120 points). She Mike Baskins, 4-6, 6-4,7-5, before falling tied for the lead with Amy Meier of Rochester and was 16th in equestrian rid to second-seed Ryne Dushane of Holland Vanessa Koechli of Brighton. ing (1,444), 23rd in fencing West Ottawa, 6-1,6-1; TOM HAWLEY \ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Lake Orion led after the opening round with a 341 fol (760) and 27th in shooting ' - Also in singles, Churchill's Nick Payne lowed by Grand Blanc (349), Rochester (353), Traverse (952). . (No. 1) fell to John Telfer of Midland, 6-1, City West (359), Troy Athens (367), East Kentwood and 6-1, while Kyle Anderson (No. 4) lost to Extended effort Taormina, trying to Farmington Hills Mercy (368 each), Ann Arbor Pioneer become the first U.S. Port Huron's Evan Ramales in three sets, Glenn first baseman Stacey Truskowski stretches for the ball as Belleville's (370) and Northville (376). 5-7, 6-2, 6-2. Olympian to compete in Brandi Craig was safe in the Division I district semifinal at Wayne Livonia Stevenson was 14th out of 15 teams with a three sports, is scheduled " Churchill's Kyle Peczynski and Dan Memorial. See girls softball story on page B3. 395. The Spartans were led by Abbey Wolfe's 89 fol to compete in the Senior » lowed by Chelsea Bathurst (94), Chrissy McHenry (98), Natonals, June 9-10, in PLEASE SEE TENNIS, B2 Laura Sims (114) and Lauren Geiger (123). Colorado Springs, Colo. BY DAN O'MEARA Maggie Silvasi one. the net and then threw back to STAFF WRITER Centlivre scored the tying Gariepy in front, and made it .'*. '4 goal 39 seconds into the sec 5-4. Farmington Hills Mercy ele ond half, and Van Antwerp put "I thought they capitalized vated its game in the second the Marlins ahead 10 minutes on the little things we did half Friday arid rallied to later when she scored on a (wrong)," Holland said. "We defeat Livonia Ladywood in a free-position shot following a made some mistakes. We got Division 2 regional final in foul. beat in the little things. Things girls lacrosse, 8-5. "It was a great team effort, went their way and not ours. The Marlins (7-9-2) cap especially the second half," Van You have to get the lucky tured their first regional Antwerp said. "We knew the bounces." championship in the three- season was on the line. Ladywood's best defense was year history of the Michigan "Our defense looked awe its offense in the first half, High School Athletic some today. We were marking according to Holland. Association tournament. up hard. We knew that's what "In the first half, we domi Mercy will play either was going to win the game for nated possession time, so * defending state champion us. when we have the ball they Bloomfield Hills Academy of "We tried to slow it down a can't score," she said. "I think the Sacred Heart or Grosse bit, work the ball and get good we played a heckuva game and WrtWZ&d Pointe Woods University shots as much as possible," she a season." Liggett in a state semifinal added. Centlivre and Van Antwerp game 5 p.m. Wednesday at In the meantime, Malone added insurance goals in the Lansing Waverly. made several big stops, includ final 10 minutes. Ladywood, which finishes ing a stick save on a close shot Sophomore Sarah Fritz car 12-4 overall, had a 5-4 half- by Ladywood senior Rachel ried the ball up field and time lead at Country Day Killian, who scored four goals passed to Van Antwerp on the Middle School, but the Blazers in the first half. . left side of the net for the final were shut out in the second "Maura has had a great sea goal. half, being denied numerous son," Mercy coach Julie "I try not to look at the times by Mercy sophomore Williams said. "She had slow score until there are a couple goalie Maura Malone. start this year, but she's play goals between the teams" :• Jjfc^ "She played great," ing extremely well again. Williams said of the one-point Ladywood coach Julie Holland "Lacrosse is a game where halftime deficit. "Then there's ^¾¾. said. "You hit a hot goalie, and you need a really strong goalie, more wiggle room. Then you - *. . it will take you a long way. In and we're very happy to have know you have to step up your *•** the first half, she was good; in her on our team." game and hold the ball a lot i* the second half, she was great." Mercy led 3-1 early in the more. "They took our top scorers game, but much of the final 18 "Obviously, we were a whole TOM HAWLEY | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER, out of the game. When we had minutes were played in the lot stronger in the second half. Glenn's Alan Siepierski walks back to the dugout following Glenn's 3-1 Division 1 district final loss Friday to Garden City:. the ball near their goal, we Mercy end of the field with The girls always know what couldn't finish. When we got Ladywood on the attack. they need to do. It doesn't snots, their goalie stood on her Junior Ellen Gwozdek put always happen on the field, senior catcher Josh Hudson, a right at people," Glenn coach head." the Blazers in front, 4-3, with but it all came together for stolen base and an RBI single Matt Howton said. "But give Mercy seniors Courtney eight minutes left in the half, them in the second half." by Jon Turnbull. Hudson was their outfielders credit, back in the lineup after recov they're pretty good." VanAntwerp and AnneMarie and Killian's fourth goal gave On Wednesday, Lauren FROM PAGE B1 Centlivre scored two goals Ladywood a two-goal advan Anastos and Caitlin Cox pro ering from a fractured arm. Herman, meanwhile, not apiece in the second half. tage with 5:32 remaining. vided the spark in a 23-8 upon Zoccoli, who got the Glenn responded with a run only appreciated the strong VanAntwerp finished the game Gariepy's second goal with Ladywood semifinal victory final two outs, a fly to left fol in the third when DeLuca pitching, but also the defense. with three, junior Anne 1:17 on the clock was assisted over Riverview Gabriel lowed by a dipping curveball doubled, went to third on a "In 14 innings we made one Gariepy two and senior by Van Antwerp, who circled Richard, in the dirt for the third strike bunt single by Justin Reid error," he said. "We'll take to end the game. and scored when the Cougars that. It's acceptable." The victory sends the turned a double-play. JOHN GLENN 6, BELLEVILLE 5: In the Cougars, now 10-14 overall, In the fourth, GC took the first game, the Rockets (14-17) held into this Saturday's regional lead for keeps when Kevin off the Tigers (7-15) as Chris Rams remain a staple in scaled-down LCBL semifinal at Saline against the Polzin singled, advanced to Kangas went 3-for-3, including the Ann Arbor Huron district second on a fielder's choice game-winning RBI single in the ' BY BRAD EM0NS Andrew Stafford (OU), Frank champion. (Game time is 10 and scored on Brendon sixth inning to score Justin Reid. STAFF WRITER SANDLOT BASEBALL Persichino (Macomb CC), Max a.m.). Gnida's bloop single. Robert Fraser and Jake Kelmigian (Western "The pitching was out The Cougars added a run in Murawski each had two-out RBI The Livonia Collegiate lost to New Orleans in the Michigan), Shay and Kaiser. standing today," Herman said. the fifth when Paul Cole sin singles to spark a five-run Glenn Baseball League is down to regional finals and took third Outfielders include Kyle "In the seventh, Aki (Itoh) gled, advanced to second on a surge in the third inning. four teams, but the 20-and- in the National Amateur Hurtt (Michigan State), Mike had a couple of calls not going sacrifice by David Wilson and Belleville out-hit the Rockets, 12- . under Michigan Rams remain Baseball Federation College Kittle (Michigan), Drew his way so we went with scored on a Glenn infield 10, but committed four errors. a fixture. World Series in 2002. Churchward (Wayne State) Angelo. error. Phillip Sullins went 3-for-4 with Rams manager Rick This year's squad features and Nick Urban (Michigan) "He (Zoccoli) was going to Garden City out-hit Glenn, two RBI, while Kaari Cigan added .. Berryman, who doubles as Madonna University pitcher be our first reliever in both 8-7. three hits and one.RBI. Livonia Stevenson High's var Joe Kennedy, Wayne Memorial Rams drop opener games. He was ready to go Glenn starter Jon Gillis, Reid also had two hits in the. sity coach, will t?e gunning for High grad Justin Collop, who The Rams opened their and had a tough job against who gave up six of the eight Fraser, the Glenn starter, went * . his fifth consecutive trip to the just finished his freshman year 2007 schedule Wednesday in their number three and four hits and two runs, took the 4.2 innings before giving way to Ail-American Amateur at the University of Toledo; the wooden bat league with a hitters, but he got a pop-out loss. He was relieved by Chris Jerry Smith, who went the next 1.2 . Baseball Association Wayne native Erik Vojtkofsky, 3-1 loss to the 22-and-under and a strikeout, very impres Kangas, the hero in Glenn's 2- innings. Kangas came on to get the - Tpurnament in Johnstown, Pa. a Catholic Central High prod Oakland Cubs. sive." 1 pre-district win Tuesday final two outs and earn the save. ; The other three remaining uct now playing for Spring Justin Collop was the losing The Cougars took a 1-0 lead over host Wayne. Josh Sparkman took the loss for - ; teams include the Michigan Arbor College; Garden City's pitcher. He allowed two runs in the second on a double by "We hit the ball hard, but the Tigers. Bulls, managed by former Ryan Shay, a Dearborn Divine on four hits and three walks in Detroit Lion guard Frank Child High grad now at five innings. He fanned eight. Gallagher; the Oakland Cubs, Bowling Green State (Ohio); Sam Yashinsky pitched the managed by Dan Grassley; and infielder Kyle Gendron, a final inning in relief. and the Detroit Eagles, man Canton native who graduated Raoul Torres, the winning sees action in Bucks' loss from DC and plays for aged by Darren Mosley. pitcher, went 6.1 innings, Western Michigan University. In 2006, the Rams made an allowing just one hit. He High school senior All-State Kamara in on goal. Kamaf a here as professionals to keep • early exit from the AAABA Rounding out the pitching struck out 10 and walked six. goalkeeper Mitch Hildebrandt cracked a sizzling shot into the their jobs and earn a living," Nationals, losing two consecu stafTis Shane McCatty (Grand Reliever Tom Chancy went the of Livonia Stevenson saw upper short side corner in Fitzgerald said, "and that is a tive one-run, extra-inning Rapids CC), Sam Yashinsky final two-thirds of an inning to action Wednesday in the which Clark had no opportuni huge difference as to the atti- ..- games. (Michigan), Ryan Gunderson pick up the save. Michigan Bucks' 3-0 exhibi ty. tude of most amateur players In 2004 and 2005, the (Albion College), Justin Mazur Ryan Shay had the lone hit tion loss Wednesday night to Kamara would close out the coming to play in a summer •-. Rams finished 3-2 in each (Wayne State) and Mike for the Rams, while Mike the Major League Soccer's scoring in the 40th minute environment. This is the exact tourney to claim fourth. The Kaiser (Aquinas College). Wiseman scored the only run. Columbus Crew at Berkley's when he took a centering pass same type of environment the , • Rams are the only team to Vojtkofsky, Mike Wiseman Matt Nickels had two RBI Hurley Field. from Brandon Moss and fin Bucks try to emulate each 7 have beaten three-time (Wayne State) and Tommy for the Cubs. Tony Fazi also Hildebrandt, bound for ished his second strike of the year.' defending AAABA champi Jablonski (Oakland knocked in a run, while Tim Oakland University, entered night. After PDL road games this - . onship Baltimore (2004 and University) will handle the McEvoy went 2-for-2. the game in the 6lst minute The Bucks normally potent week in Toronto and 2005). catching duties. and made his first save against offense created several chances Cleveland, the Bucks, 3-0-1 in Meanwhile, the 2003 team Other infielders include [email protected] I (734) 953-2123 the pros less than a minute throughout the game, but the PDL's Great Lakes Division later as he came on during the could not connect or penetrate of the Central Conference, second half for OU's Steve a very disciplined Columbus begin preparation for the first- Clark. defense. round Lamar Hunt U.S. Open The Chargers' No. 1 doubles of Huron, 6-2, 6-0, while Chris " In front of an enthusiastic "We have several objectives Cup match June 12 against the team of Jay Cunningham and Martin (No. 3) was downed by crowd on a perfect evening for in this annual meeting with the defending Division 2 champi soccer, the Crew gave their on Richmond (Va.) Kickers of FROM PAGE B1 Taylor Frangie fell in straight Robbie Nelson of Grand Crew and one of them is not sets to Andrew Gustafsson and Blanc, 6-1, 6-0. minor league affiliate, the necessarily winning the game," the United Soccer Leagues. Martin won their opener at Mike Parker, 6-2, 6-2, while Stevenson was shut out in 2006 North American Premier Bucks coach Dan Fitzgerald (Game time is 7 p.m. at the No. 2 doubles against Chase the No. 4 team of Andy all four doubles matches. Development League champi said. "Although that would be University of Richmond McFarlane and Andy Hart of Clairmont and Paul Yandric Mike Greco and Pat ons, a valuable lesson when nice, the real achievement here Stadium.) Port Huron, 6-3, 6-4, before lost in straight sets to Grosse McHugh (No. 1) lost to Tyler they exploded for three goals is to understand what is hap "We really like to use this losing to top seeds Danny Pointe South's Ivan Moshchuk Marengo and Russell Kovar of within a 15-minute span to pening on the other-side of the (Crew) match as a tune-up for Frank and Nick Schwartz of and Rob Montgomery, 6-2, 6- Port Huron Northern, 6-1, 6-1; lead 3-0 at halftime. field. The Crew represent what the boys for Open Cup to fully Pioneer, 6-0, 6-1. 2. Justin Collins and Ben Clark made three spectacu every one of our players are understand the speed of play at Churchill's No. 3 doubles Stevenson singles player Bagazinski (No. 2) to Ryan lar saves before Bucks defender striving to become, and they the next level," Bucks assistant team, Robert Fortney and Erik Koch (No. 4) won his Goodman and Kevin Lai of Alex Morriset was called for a must start now to fully appre coach Brett Jacobs said. "If we, Steve Mazur, ousted Aurthur opener against Chris Amrich Nqvi, 6-0, 6-1; Alex Cook and foul in the penalty area at the ciate the commitment that is firstly, understand the speed of Kelsey and Carl Papa of of Grand Blanc, 5-7, 6-2, 6-0, Brady Thorn (No. 3) to Mark 25-minute mark. made to succeed at the highest play, and secondly, adapt to it, Birmingham Brother Rice, 6- before losing to No. 2 seed Merten and Anthony Yee of Eddie Gavin put the first level in this country." then we will have an opportu 4, 6-7 (4-7), 6-4, before losing Spencer Hogikyan of Ann Troy, 6-2, 6-2; and Chris Orlos goal past a diving Clark, who The Crew, despite struggling nity to make some noise in the to No. 1 seeds Sanjiv Rao and Arbor Huron, 6-0, 6-4. and Clayton Northey (No. 4) nearly saved his second PK of with a 1-2-5 record in the MLS, upcoming tournament. If we David Yang of Huron in the The Spartans' Ian Petty (No. to Tim Yeh and Prithvi Murthy the year. • took care of business against a play at a casual PDL level, we ; quarterfinals, 6-2, 6-2. 2 singles) lost to Ji-Hwan Kim of Troy, 6-3, 6-0. Only four minutes later the team made up primarily of col will not earn the right to get to - Crew built a counter-attack legiate-level players. the ensuing rounds to meet .; ! down the right side of the field "The Crew did not come her another MLS club when it real-; and played forward Kei to play the Bucks, they came ly means something." ; THE Become a Member of the Golf Association of Michigan Truman shows Churchill, 9-4 Find out what over 63,000 Michigan Golfers Matt McVeigh clubbed a for the Cougars, who Steve Jones had a two-run GAM! already know at three-run homer and Andy improved to 19-8 overall. single for the Chargers (15-17). And Get The Bosnell went 3-for-4 Truman used three pitchers Churchill, out-hit 11-4, used www.CSAM.org Wednesday as Taylor Truman with Liner going the first four pitchers with Vinny Best Value earned a 9-4 prep baseball three before giving way to Carozza, Br^an Runge, Rob In Golf! win over host Livonia Larry Anthony, who got the Matigian going two innings representing the Churchill. win in three innings of relief apiece. Ryan Holton, finished Josh Simpson and Robby work. Travis Ziesmer pitched up. Liner added two hits apiece the final inning. Each team made one error. www.hometownlffe.com LOCAL SPORTS Observer & Eccentric | Sunday, June 3,2007 (LW) B3 7¾^ ^~~fi Belleville's Cole fans FROM PAGE B1 gap in their defense." Stern has had some big 22 in win over Glenn assists, but none bigger this season than the pass to Toney. l' 1 r "It just worked out perfectly," ft. $ Stingy Rockets fall in 10 innings said the junior. "We've been player together for two years ft- BY TIM SMITH and I always know where she is. STAFF WRITER GIRLS SOFTBALL I could hear her calling for it. * •* She deserved that one." As hard to fathom as it might hits, five of them coming in the It was a tough loss, mean seem on a hot-and-muggy day, deciding inning. while, for Churchill, which ends Belleville sophomore pitcher One after one the scoreless its season at 15-3-3. Samantha Cole turned up the innings continued. But the "Stern and Toney are two heat Friday against Westiand scoring drought finally ended great players, they did their John Glenn. in the Belleville 10th, which I business when they needed to," Cole struck out 22 Rockets, opened with a double by junior Churchill coach Dave CYO cheer champs but she found herself embroiled Danielle Stabnau. Hebestreit said. "We were a lit in a scoreless pitcher's duel with One out later came the key -*' tle gassed the second half and For the third consecutive winter, the Livonia St. Michael's varsity competitive cheer squad (grades 7-8) John Glenn sophomore pitcher play. in the first overtime. Our legs captured the Catholic Youth Organization's championship hosted by St. Paul's in Grosse Pointe Farms. St. Brittany Holbrook in the Junior Wendy Morton got tired and we paid for it. Michael's bested the nine-team Division I field with two performances including a cheer and dance Division 1 district Softball semi attempted to bunt, and it hit '" ;°The first 20 minutes (of the round involving stunting and gymnastics skills. St. Raphael's of Garden City was runner-up followed by final at Wayne Memorial. the ground in front of Glenn irtatch) we were all over them. St. Lawrence of Utica. Members of the St. Michael's squad include (front row, from left): coach Finally, a bad-luck bounce on junior catcher Joye Clenney It/s the best we've played all Stephanie Grima, Mackenzie Murphy, Marianne Grima, Shelley Popiel, Mackenzie Everson, Margaret a bunt near home plate opened only to take a crazy spin off her season. But when the overtime Molloy, Emily Broda; (middle row, from left) coach Jennifer Grima; (back row, from left) coach Lauren the floodgates for a four-run glove into foul territory, came we were already dead. We Mies, Rebecca Shaver, Megan Schmidt, Kaitlyn Glowacki, Mallory Fry, Jennifer Boycott, Kristen Belleville rally in the top of the enabling Morton to reach base got in and sat back. We didn't Eisterhold, Megan Gilhooly, Angela Kraska and Morgan Mercieca. All three coaches were competitive 10th and that was all Cole and safely. play our game the last 40 min cheer team members at St. Michael's before moving on to Dearborn Divine Child. (Not pictured ischeer the Tigers (21-7) needed to win A bunt single by junior Lacey utes." moderator Terese Koestering.) the contest, 4-0. Marcotte scored Stabnau and a With 20 of 22 players back The 1-22 Rockets, coming off second run came in on a late next season, including all 11 their lone win of the season in throw. Cole helped her cause sorters, the future appears to Tuesday's pre-district against later in the inning with a two- be bright for the Chargers. the host Zebras, had very few run single up the middle. "Turner was outstanding, she PREP BASEBALL opportunities against Cole. She That proved to be more than made that big save on Toney," gave up singles to freshman enough for Cole, who baffled Hebestreit said. "And I thought ALL-METRO CONFERENCE BASEBALL ALL-WESTERN LAKES Outfielders: Robert Johnson, Sr., W.L Lauren Baker, and sophomore John Glenn (1-23) batters all FIRST TEAM ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION Northern; Jerry Smith, Sr„ Westland John Kayla Johnston had a real good Grosse Pointe Woods University-Llggett: BASEBALL TEAMS Glenn; Kirk Ciarrocchi, Sr., Churchill. Stacey Truskowski and a double day with electric stuff. game in the back. It was a Curtis Fisher, Jr.; DJ. Henderson, Jr.; Mike ALL-CONFERENCE At-Large: James MacLellan, Sr., W.L. by freshman Amanda Caudrill, "We didn't make good deci learning experience for us. Thomas, Jr.; Joe Conway, Sr.; Bloomfleld Pitchers: Bret Spencer, Sr., Northville; Central. but her teammates were unable sions in our batting, about what We're two evenly matched Kills Cranbrook: Matt Broder, Jr.; Dan Dan Bryce Jenney, Sr., Northville. HONORABLE MENTION to break through against to swing at," lamented Rogers. Pernireno, Soph; Zack Bobowski, Jr.; Catcher: Drew Adameic, Sr., Walled Lake Northville: Steve Anderson, Damarii teams. We went 1-1-1 against Macomb Lutheran North: Josh Mick, Sr.; Central. Saunderson, Nick Balow, Joe Mitchell; W.L Holbrook, either. "But yeah, she (Cole) is a great Northville and goal differential Robbie Schneider, Jr.; Lutheran Westland: inflelders: Bryon Niemczak, Sr., Livonia Central: Garrette Reichle, Eric Glanz, T.J. "She's incredible," Glenn pitcher." was 1-1 (including a 0-0 tie in Chris Ake, Sr.; Ryan Baglow, Jr.; Rochester Churchill; Dominic Benavides, Sr., Thewes; Stevenson: Sam Vomastek, Jeff coach Julie Rogers said about Belleville went on to nip the season opener)." Hills Lutheran Northwest: Jacob Rinkinen, Northville, Ryan Warwick, Sr, Walled Lake Sorenson; Plymouth: Ben Kosmalski, Holbrook, who made two out Garden City, 6-4, in the district Sr.; Justin Klausmeier, Jr.; Clawson: Western, Matt Johnson, Jr., W.L Central. Garrett Rebain, Brad Lineberry, Ronnie Brandon Grerasmovich, Sr.; Hamtramck: Outfielders: Kyle Gring, Sr, Canton; Brent Goble, Ryan Valle, Tyler Lockiear; John standing fielding plays to stem final. The Cougars had mercied [email protected] j (734) 953-2123 Aaron Caudill, Soph; Livonia Clarencevilte: Reichle, Sr, W.L. Central; Luke Knochel, Sr., Glenn: Chris Kangas, Jake Murawski, the Belleville tide. "She's our Romulus, 11-0, in a five-inning Allen Mazur, Sr. Livonia Stevenson. Andrew DeLuca, Nate Lopez; Canton: Dan rock, she stays focused." semifinal behind junior pitcher SECOND TEAM At-Large: Torrey Stimson, Sr., W.L. Central. Milus, BradDarath, Will Tidwell, Blaine Holbrook gave up just nine Hallie Minch's no-hitter. Liggett: Patrick Gustine, Jr.; Andrew ALL-WESTERN DIVISION Paden; W.L Northern: Chris Boggs, Brendon MaEaski, Soph; Yates Campbell, Sr.; Pitchers: Erik Wright, Jr., Canton; Mike Clarke, Alex Petrik, Brian Pritcfiett, Craig Cranbrook: Matt St. Ciair, Soph.; Xander DeLuca, Sr., Northville. Waldie, James Tinkey, Andy Tinkey; Strek, Jr.; Lutheran North: Christian, Jr.; Catcher Tim Siegfried, Jr., Wayne Churchill: Mike O'Keefe, Vinny Carozza, Eric LADYWOOD Samir Kielani, Sr.; Lutheran Westland: C.J. Memorial. Mitchell, Tyler Cotter, Brian Runge, Steve GIRLS SOCCER Garber, Sr.; Micah Hausch, Soph.; Lutheran Inflelders: Garrett Gumm, Soph., Livonia Jones; Salem: Matt Woster, Justin Horger, FROM PAGE B1 Sam Ott, Mike Myers, Brad Way, Steve Northwest: tan Geheb, Jr.; Drew Fowler, Sr.; Franklin; Dave Leins, Sr, Franklin; Matt 2007 ALL-METRO CONFERENCE Clawson: Shawn Giroux, Soph; Rob Feeman, Pydyn; Wayne: Clint Cavanaugh, Trey Priebe, Fr., Plymouth; Matt Barrera, Sr., GIRLS SOCCER Fr.; Hamtramck: Andrew Caudill, Soph; Raynes, Jon Bryant, Mike Green, Brent kept repeating to his players Plymouth. FIRST TEAM Clarenceville: Nick Garant, Sr. Outfielders: Gerard Powell, Sr., Northville; Patterson; Franklin: Tyler Canyock, Jesse about the importance of exe Carpenter, Michael Basner; W.L. Western: Grosse Pointe Woods UnSversity-Liggett: Jessica Leonard, Sr. F (MVP); Monlque Squiers, Sr. CONFERENCE STANDINGS Dan Stoney, Soph., Canton, Brett Lubanski, cuting whatever corner kicks Steve Astrein. Def.; Rachel Goldberg, Jr. F; Elizabeth Palmer, Sr. MF; Clawson: Meghan Hawswirth, Sr. MF; they might take. 1. Liggett, 7-1; 2. (tie) Cranbrook and Soph., W.L Western. Katie Ross, Jr. MF; Brianna Shaney Fett, Sr. Def.; Bloomfleld Hills Kingswood: Abby Cohen, Lutheran North, 6-2 each; 4. Lutheran At-Large: Andy Buchanan, Jr., W.L. Western. FINAL DIVISION STANDINGS Soph. GK; Becky Ostosh, Jr. Def.; Ashleigh Green, Sr. Def.; Macomb Lutheran North: Anne "I told the girls throughout Northwest, 5-3; 5. (tie) Lutheran Westland ALL-LAKES DIVISION Lakes: 1. Central, 9-1; 2. Stevenson, 6-4; 3. Bierschbach, Jr. GK-MF; Elyse Miller, Sr. Def.; Lutheran Westland: Allyson Yankee, Soph. Def.; the last five minutes of regula and Clawson, 4-4 each; 7. Harper Woods, 3- PHchen Matt Tuttle, Sr., Stevenson; Derek John Glenn, 5-5; 4. Salem, 4-6; 5. Churchill, Juiiann Thomas, Soph. Def.; Livonia Clarenceville: Amanda Moody, Jr. MF; Chelsea Gregg, Sr. tion and (overtime), 'We will 5; 8. Clarenceville, 1-7; 9. Hamtramck, 0-8. Mitchell, Jr., W.L. Central. 3-7; 6. Northern, 3-7. GK; Rochester Hills Lutheran Northwest: Allison Wolgast, Sr. Def.; Cayia Van Gorden, Fr. F; TOURNEY FINISH Catcher: Tyler Bledsoe, Soph. C, Churchill. Western: 1. Northville, 10-0; 2. Plymouth, 6- Hamtramck: Catherine Gasior, Sr. MF: Angeiika Niemczyk, Jr. F; Harper Woods: Janine win this game,'" Petkus said. 1. Liggett; 2. Cranbrook; 3. Lutheran North; 4; 3. Western, 5-5; 4. Canton, 4-6; 5. "What wins games in playoffs Inflelders: Nick Plinka, Sr., Stevenson; Buchanan, Jr. GK. 4. Lutheran Westland; 5. Ciawson; 6. Bryan Patterson, Sr., W.L. Central; Alan Franklin, 3-7; 6. Wayne, 2-8. SECOND TEAM are set pieces and defending. Lutheran Northwest; 7. Hamtramck; 8. Siepierski, Sr., Westland John Glenn; Matt WLAA CHAMPIONSHIP Liggett: Grace D'Arcy, Sr. GK; Katherine Fridhoim, Soph. F; Charlotte Waldmeier, Soph. Deft; And sure enough, a corner kick Harper Woods; 9. Ciarenceviiie. Loney, Sr„ Stevenson. Northville 11, W.L. Central J Clawson: Sarah Edwards, Jr. Def.; Shannon Moorhouse, Soph. F; Lauren Nenadouich, Sr. MF; came." Meghan Morirt, Jr. MF (at-large); Kingswood: Anna Cailis, Jr. F; Casey Miller, Jr. MF; Ariel Roddy, Soph. F; Lutheran North: Renee Hecker, Jr. MF-F; Afton Hocfi, Soph. MF; Rachel Other Ladywood players to Thomas, Jr. Def.; Lutheran Westland: Miranda Kasprowicz, Fr. MF; Emily Meier, Fr. Def.; rise to the occasion included Clarenceville: Season Belcher, Sr. Def.; Maiiorie Lemon, Sr. Def.; Lutheran Northwest: Danielle sophomore defender Laura Mijai, Jr. MF; Hamtramck: Wioietta Stachnik, Sr. MF; Mariola Koplejewska, Jr. GK (at large). Bou-Maroun and junior , tBSTj- defender Sarah Kempa. "Laura (Bou-Maroun) played 4". DTE Eiittrqy well Qn the outside, very steady, BELLE TIRE "*> , i very composed," Petkus said. * "• », "And Sarah Kempa did a solid & job" shadowing speedy Thurston senior forward Nicole Tolentino. There still were several times during the match when Tolentino, almost playing with reckless abandon in her prep finale, practically blew past The Livonia YMCA Meteors '91, an under-16 boys team, captured the Premier Division at the Best of the Midwest every Ladywood defender in tournament, May 28, in Plainfield, III. The Meteors finished tournament play with a 5-0 record, while outscoring their her way. opponents, 9-4. In the championship match, the Livonia Meteors '91 battled the Milford Meteors Golf to a 0-0 tie "She's so physical and fast," through regulation and two overtimes before winning on penalty kicks, 4-2. Meteors '91 reached the championship with Brater said. a 2-1 semifinal win over Gary (Ind.) Inter White, 2-1. Preliminary round wins came over Gary (Ind.) U-16 Black, Orland Petkus, meanwhile, praised Park (III.) Stars and St. Charles (III.) Strikers Fox Valley Black. Goalkeeper Ben Zukowski (Livonia) allowed just four goals the play of the Eagles. in five games. Other members of the '91 Meteors, trained by Rick Block (Lutheran High Westland and Devon Stenrose, "They're a very good team," include: Nick Anagnostou, Ricky Chrzasz, Evan Garber, Robby Pollock, Matt Regan, Brian Rowe, Nate Sergison, Drew ON SALE THIS fflf, 6/8 • 10 am he said, "they should be proud Sieber, David Simor, Kendal Snow, Brady Thorn, Steve Trapp and Tyler Vines, all of Livonia; Ron Berger, Garden City; 7/28-RANDY TRAVIS B of their effort." James Leffler, Commerce Township; and Jordan Turner, White Lake. The head coach is Bob Regan, assisted by Mark DTE ENERGY MUSIC THEATRE Vines and Jeff Sieber. The team manager is Doug Garber. 8/15 • JOE WAISH wsg JD & THE STRAIGHT SHOT [email protected] I (734) 953-2106 MEADOW BROOK MUSIC THEATRE ON SALE THIS SAT.. 6/9* 10 am SIMPLY SELF STORAGE 8/11 • MARILYN MANSON / SLAYER THE WEEK AHEAD DTE ENERGY MUSIC THEATRE Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday June 13th, 2007 on or 8/17 • BEYONCE wsg ROBIN THICKE after 9:30 a.m. that Simply Self Storage will be, offering for sale THE PALACE OF AUBURN HILLS under the judicial lien process by public auction the following units. LIVONIA COLLEGIATE Mich. Bulls vs. Mich. Rams (2), noon. 8*30 • ALY & AJ, CORBiN BLEU AND DRAKE BELL wsg BiANCA RYAN BASEBALL LEAGUE SCHEDULE atSotrthfield-LathrupH.S. The goods to be sold are generally described as household goods. DTE ENERGY MUSIC THEATRE Sunday, June 3 Det. Eagles vs. Oak. Cubs (2), noon. Terms of the sale are cash only. Simply Self Storage reserves the 9/7 • HINDER / BUCKCHERRY / PAPA ROACH at Livonia's Ford Field WOMEN'S INDEPENDENT right to refuse any and all bids. The sale will be at the following DTE ENERGY MUSIC THEATRE Mich. Bulls vs. Det. Eagles (2), noon. FOOTBALL LEAGUE location: 34333 E. Michigan Ave, Wayne, MI 48184 - 734-728-8204. Cynthia Adams - A143, Household items Mich. Rams vs. Oak. Cubs (2), 5 p.m. Saturday, June 9 23 CHICAGO/AMERICA X Monday, June 4 Det. Demolition vs. Iowa Crush Dona Cunningham - A203, Household items JUNE DTE fIE* YVUSCHEATHt at Livonia's Ford Field at Livonia Stevenson H.S., 7 p.m. Demarkco Fields - C179, Household items Oak. Cubs vs. Mich. Bulls, 5:45 p.m. Det. Predators vs. Chicago Force Demarkco Fields - C180, Household items 8 FOREIGNER USETJEJCB JU ABBA THE TOUR G CT Eh *.» VJi ("ATM Mich. Rams vs. Det. Eagles, 8:15 p.m. at Livonia Franklin H.S., 7 p.m. Jessica McCormack - C162, Household items H DTfe [M«Gf MUSIC ThEAnF Wednesday, June 6 MEN'S SOCCER Publish: June 3 and 10,2007 9 STEVIE NICKS « iilHM-MUitM at Livonia's Ford Held PREMIER DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE CHRIS ISAAK JULY Det. Eagles vs. Mich. Rams, 5:45 p.m. Sunday, June 3 CTEEh liVVJS.,-HiATPE Oak. Cubs vs. Mich. Bulls, 8:15 p.m. Mich. Bucks at Toronto Lynx, 6 p.m. 1 PSYCHEDELIC FURS/ Friday, June 8 Friday, June 8 10 THE 1FMPTATIONS RFVUE13 THE ALARM NAKED EYES at Livonia's Ford Field Mich. Bucks at Cleveland Int., 7 p.m. J •> i n IlTb FfcFRP* Wife - HEATHE Mich. Bulls vs. Oak. Cubs, 5:45 p.m. W-LEAGUE SOCCER ft THE CONTOURS I . Mich. Rams vs. Det. Eagles, 8:35 p.m. Thursday, June 14 - - (..-in ^ 3 TOOL Sunday, June 10 Michigan Hawks vs. West Michigan LEGENDS OF MOTOWN GTF ENERGY tfLSISTIKATPE T at MU's Hitch Ballpark at Livonia Stevenson, 7:30 p.m. ^-^-1 DTFEI. PSr •Jau l'wT?r 5 I0HN MAYER r U DOOBIF BROTHERS . :i\ LOS PETER FRAMPTON Mr F* LACF f F AtlR'HU U ZU CREFDENCE CLEARWATER D TwiLight Golf Future Stars (18-36 months) REVISITED ^.-A\ 3"»/ * "^ LAM 4 Pur* %nt ml All you can play golf beginning at 6:30 every night of the Smail Stars (3-4 yrs.) DTE Eh "G* VuS I ThtATH week. Prices starting at $18 w/cart. Kicks with Kids (4-7 yrs.) 22 TtD NUGENT love it Wkend specials beginning at 3pm, starting at $25 w/cart Skill Acceleration (8-9 yrs.) bit-IN •• * VhS I1 IHF4TH' live! Tee-times available & recommended. Beginning Booters (8-11 yrs.) Finishing School (8-12 yrs.) imKl9m i3i-io skills, mental attitude and Franklin hoop skills teamwork. Livonia Ladywood will stage The cost is $50 (includes T- The Livonia Franklin boys a volleyball camp from 9 a.m. •Shirt). basketball skills camp (grades to noon (grades 3-6) and from For more information, e- 4-9) will be from 9-11:30 a.m., 6-9 p.m. (grades 6-9), mail [email protected]. Monday through Thursday, Monday through Thursday, July 16-19, at the high school June 25-28, at the high Field hockey camp fieldhouse. school. The pre-registration cost is For more information, e- The.2007 Blazer Field $65. Walk-up registration is mail Cameron Kompoltowicz Hockey Day Camp for grade $75. Each camper will receive at [email protected]. six through incoming fresh a T-shirt and red, white and man will be from 9 a.m. to 2 blue basketball. Baskets can p.m. Saturday, June 23 at be lowered to 8 feet and mid The Westland John Glenn Livonia Ladywood High sized balls will be provided to football summer skills camp School. The cost is $50 younger player. Older players, for incoming grades 5-10 will (includes camp T-shirt with will be on separate course. be from 9 a.m. until noon, on-site athletic trainer). Printable registration infor Monday through Thursday, Registration is due June 15. mation is available at Jr. Irish Champs June 19-22, at high school. The camp, directed by franklinbasketball.googlepage^ The Livonia Meteors U14 Girls team went a perfect 5-0 in capturing the the Junior Irish Memorial Day The cost of the camp, Ladywood coach Kris s.com or e-mail ipf invitational tournament title in South Bend, Ind. The Meteors, who compete in the Michigan State Premier directed by Glenn varsity Sanders, will put an emphasis [email protected]. §| Soccer league, won their four preliminary matches by a combined score of 16-3 before defeating the London coach Todd DeLuca, is $50 on fundamentals and tech City Flash 1-0 in the finals. Pictured with their trophies are (top row, left) Sara Zawacki, Alyssa Wozniak, (includes awards and pizza niques. All camp participants C'ville mat camp § Alison Slavin, Naomi Kiura, Rachelie Taubitz, Marie Bunker, head coach Adil Salmon!, Ana Trivax, Kathryn parly). must bring shin guards, a The 2007 Trojan Wrestling!; Ramsay, Chelsea Williams, Kristen Kwiatkowski, Gabby Meredith, Megan Miller, Nicole Heinz and Sarah For more information, call mouthpiece and water bottle. Camp will be from 9 a.m. to If; Bauman. Dan Massey at (734) 419- Rubber cleats are recom p.m., Monday through Friday^••_ 2329. mended along with a field July 16-20 at the Livonia p, hockey stick (some available Clarenceville High School |: for signout at the camp). You gymnasium. :• Livonia Franklin varsity should also bring a sack The camp is open to any coach Matt Fournier and his lunch. Clarenceville student present staff will stage a summer For more information, e- ly in grades 1-7- \ baseball camp for boys and mail The cost is $60. girls exiting grades 3-6 from 9 coachkris @ ameritech.net. Checks should be made a.m. until noon, Monday payable to Clarenceville through Thursday, June 28, at Wrestling (c/o Anthony the high school. Registration is on for the All Salciccioli) and sent to: 20155 The cost is $60 (includes Star Basketball Camps, this Middlebelt Road, Livonia, MI camp T-shirt). You must be summer for boys and girls 48152. Call Salciccioli at (248) registered by Friday, June 15. ages 8-15 hosted by Madonna 719-3273. For more information, call University. Fournier at (734) 968-0499; MU men's basketball coach Diesels football camp or e-mail Chuck Henry will direct three The Detroit EJiesels, a minor mfournie2livonia.kl2.mi.us. session of boys camps includ league team, will stage a . ing: 1-5 p,m. Tuesday, June 12; three-day youth football camp Glenn hoop camp and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday along with the Livonia Family Westland John Glenn boys through Sunday, June 13-16; 9 YMCA from 9 a.m. until noon, varsity coach Dan Young will a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Monday through Wednesday, stage a basketball camp for Friday, June 18-22; also July. June 25-27, at Emerson boys and girls (entering 30-Aug. 3. Middle School, 29100 W. grades 3-9 in the fall) from 9 The girls camp will be from Chicago, Livonia. £ a.m. until noon, Monday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday Camp participants will be ^ * Cup champions through Thursday, June 25- through Monday, July 5-9. split into four age groups: 7-jjh The Livonia YMCA Rockets captured the Memorial Day weekend Under-14 White Division of the Canton Cup 28, at the high school gymna The cost for each session is 9-10,11-12 and 13-14. soccer tournament with a 1-0 victory in the championship match over the Canton SC Crew. The Rockets sium. $175 (hot lunches are avail The cost is $30, which outscored their opponents, 8-1, while posting three shutouts. Members of the Rockets include (standing, from All participants will receive able for $5 per day). includes camp T-shirt, Diesels left): assistant coaches Rod Hassinger and Steve Vasko, Kevin Francisco, Kyle Keller, Philip Worley, Scott instruction on all phases of For more information, call season pass ($48) value and Vasko, Zachary Miller, James Hassinger, Danny Lobo, Tim Tatty, Joe Flanagan, head coach Todd Francisco; the game including offense, coach Henry at (734) 398- pizza party on the final day. (kneeling, from left) John Falkowski, Josh Schwartz, Tyler Ruchala, Jake Allen and John Sheppard. defense, shooting, rebounding 5975; or MU at (734) 432: For more information, call techniques, ball-handling 5591- (313) 299-1277. SPORTS ROUNDUP ADVERTISEMENT • include freshman (840), JV (11- noon Saturdays at the Lange 12) and varsit> (11-14). Players are Compound Building, 6050 The following leagues are now subject to weight restrictions. All Farmington Road (north of Ford underway for registration at the players who register must prod Road). The City of Livonia Livonia Family YMCA including: uct a copy of their birth certifi Registration for the Westland Department of Parks and By Darshan Grewal longtime owners ready for a change, Co-ed T-BalL coach-pitch and cate (not hospital certificate) and Comets and Meteors cheerlead-' Recreation Youth Fitness meet Secretary, they'll find new homes and condo-*-., kid pitch league (ages 4-10) and a recent school photo. ing squads is open to all girls ages for boys and girls ages 7-14 will Building Industry miniums within reach and with pee wee soccer (ages 3-6), July 7- For more information, call the 6-14 (as of Sept 1). start at 10 a.m. Thursday, June Association of popular amenities already installed.. ! Aug. 11; fall soccer (starts early WYAA during normal business Both units will cheer for the 28 at Rotary Park. Southeastern In this buyer's market, some build-, j_ Michigan ers take an "everything is included" •. Sept.) instructional (ages 3-8) hours at (734) 421-0640. Meteors and Comets freshman, Free registration is from 9- approach to pricing—which can,,- JV and varsity football squads 9:45 a,m. on June 28. Youths and recreational (boys and girls encompass higher-end fixtures and-; • under-9 through under-14). • Registration is underway for during the season and also par must live in the Livonia or Exploring the variety of new homes throughout Southeastern appliances. New sports camps and off-sea the WYAAJS new instructional ticipate in the Western Suburban Clarenceville school districts to Michigan is especially rewarding Another important part of the\ son sports training are also football program for ages 7-8 at Junior Football League cheer- participate. leading rally. this spring because buyers truly are value equation involves the low cost^-' offered. Prices vary. the Lange Compound, 6050 Among the events include in the driver's seat. Thanks to at of financing. Thirty-year fixed mort-i ' For more information, call Farmington Road (north of Ford For more information, call the standing long jump, running tractive interest rates, market-driv gage rates remain near 6 percent, a'v' (734)-261-2161. road). WYAA at (734) 421-0640 during long jump, chinning, dashes, en price discounts and value-added level some economists believe will No scores will be tabulated and normal business hours or visit agility course and softball throw. incentives, affordable choices exist rise this year. For now, buyers enter-. WYAA football signup coaches will be allowed on the www.wyaa.org. For more information, call across all price levels. • ing the market or trading up receive' Registration for Westland field for instructional purposes. (734)466-2410. Strong buying power means favorable treatment from lenders as Youth Athletic Association foot Games will be played prior to more value for your investment in well as new home builders. ball will be from 7-9 p.m. Meteors and Comets on their The City of Livonia location, lifestyle and the long-term Home ownership, the most popu Wednesdays and 10 a,m. to noon respective game dates. Department of Parks and financial benefits of home owner lar way to raise a family and build " Saturdays at the Lange Participants must have a maxi Recreation will stage its SK8 Jam Members of St. Edith, St. ship. By necessity, builders are wealth, is the cornerstone of. the Compound Building, 6050 mum weight restriction of 115 for boys and girls ages 7-and-up Kenneth, St. Aidan and St. more willing to go the extra mile for American Dream that's now within* Farmington Road (north of Ford pounds and must supply a copy beginning at noon Saturday, Colette who are entering grades serious buyers. Optional sunrooms, the grasp of more Southeastern road). of their birth certificate to the June 16 at the Livonia 4-8 this fell are eligible to try out daylight or walk-out basements, or Michigan families than ever. It's an The WYAA has two units. league. Community Recreation Center for the St. Edith Catholic Youth third car garages are examples of ideal time to explore the plentiful:;, what can be negotiated. Floor plans The Westland Meteors prac For more information, call the Skate Park, located at 15100 Organization girls volleyball pro choices and appealing deals to see,;?' for new construction can be adjust what matches your dreams. You canl. tices at Voss Park (Henry Ruff WYAA at (734) 421-0640 during Hubbard Road (at Five Mile). gram. ed to increase the size of a family wind up holding the keys to a value-;^; and Palmer) and play their home normal business hours or visit Registration is from 11 a,m. to The season runs from mid- room or kitchen slightly or create priced home. ;- games at Wayne Memorial High www.wyaa.org. noon the day of the event (cost August through mid-October. / custom storage areas—again with School. The Westland Comets $5). Pre-registration is underway To register, sign up on the St. / out affecting price. To view koines built by the practice at Marshall Middle WYAAcheerleading attheLCRC(cost$3). Edith's gym bulletin board or e- The toughest part may be decid Professional Master Builders of -- Prizes will be awarded for [email protected]. School and play their home Registration for Westland ing between good deals. Whether Building Industry Association of f,'J games at John Glenn High Youth Athletic Association cheer- beginner, intermediate and For more information, call vol shoppers are young professionals Southeastern Michigan, visit, ••-• School. leading will be from 7-9 p.m. expert skaters. leyball coordinator Gary Smart at, and families needing more space or www.biaparadeofhomes.com _•[ Age groups for both units Wednesdays and 10 a,m until For more information, call (734)432-5959. 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No one deserves to be treated with disrespect and it should never be OK to hit someone, no matter how "joldngly" it's done. Your friend needs to know that a relationship should be uplifting and a source of happiness, not depressing and angry all the time. BY LINDA ANN CH0MIN Ask your friend what good tilings she gets STAFF WRITER out of being with this guy. Does he buy her things, take her places and make her feel good For Sandy Jessop the hardest about herself? Then ask your friend about the part of receiving a diagnosis of bad things she gets from this relationship. breast cancer four years ago was • Does she find herself always trying to please having to tell her family. On him, but never really suc Saturday, June 16, the Farmington ceeding? Does she often Hills woman proudly dons a pink think she's done something T-shirt to participate in the 16th to make him mad, but can annual Susan G. Komen Race for never really figure out what the Cure at Comerica Park. it is? The pink apparel proclaims her a Help your friend identify survivor. Last year 1,500 of the good qualities about herself. 30,000 race participants wore pink Is she loyal? Honest? Fun to shirts. The number of survivors be with? Smart? Generous? continues to grow because of fund Teen Make sure your friend raisers such as the Detroit event. knows that you appreciate A total of 60 team members, those good qualities in her, including Jessop's family, have com and that her boyfriend mitted to walk with her to raise Monica should to. But, in the end, it money for the organization found This photograph of Sandy Jessop was taken her during her first race in 2004. Here, the Farmington Hills resident poses with two Fulton will be your friend'sdecisio n ed 25 years ago by Nancy Brinker team members who are also breast cancer survivors - Cathy Rozenberg (left) and Arlene Simoni. to stay with this guy or not. after her sister, Susan Komen, died Stand by her and support of breast cancer at age 36. Last year Jessop has volunteered to make her no matter what her decision... the last a total of $1.1 million was distrib the race a success every year since thing your friend needs is to be isolated from uted locally for breast cancer being diagnosed with breast cancer her friends. The less support she has, the more screening, treatment and education at age 46. She started by packing likely it is the relationship will become more programs in Wayne, Oakland and up T-shirts with her daughter abusive. Macomb counties. The rest of the Grace who was 11 at the time. This money, £600,000, went to the year Jessop is co-chairperson for How can I get people to stop making fun of me national organization to fund the teams which means registering research. This year Jessop and the about 400 groups of 15 or more Detroit committee hope to raise $2 people. Bluegrass in million from the race presented by Garden City the Karmanos Cancer Institute. Jessop's 18-year-old daughter Let me just say that the people making fan Sarah and her husband Bo help as of you are the ones being mean! Standing up "I was very lucky because they well. This year Bo's band, Bo White for yoursdf is < )K, Its thoughtfi.il of you to con found it at such an early stage," said and the Blue/era, are phrying along sider the feelings of the people making fun of Sandy Jessop ol'Farmington Hills. the route. you ... but remember, they certainly aren't con "I'didn't need ehemo. I had surgery "The amazing thing, one of many, sidering your feelings when they tease you. and radiation and do my follow up? is they have bands and music from I encourage you to be assertive and tell these very regularly. rock to high school bands and people to back off! Remind them that they "Original!}' I had a lung tumor choirs," said Jessop. "It's wonderful. aren't perfect, either, and that making fun of which was benign and had it "The one thing I do want to men other people just shows the world how inse removed. My mammogram was put tion is people get confused between Robin Oahlman and her husband Rob, son Ryan and daughter-in-law felly at cure they really are. It's unfortunate that some off a little bit and when I had it they the Three Day and the Komen 1- Detroit's Race for the Cure. Robin Qahlman of Canton is the event volunteers people feel the need to put other people down, found a small spot which turned co-chair. j ust to make themselves feel better. If these out to be cancer." PLEASE SEE people don't stop taunting you, just ignore them. The more power they think tb ey have over your emotions, the more they will make fun of you. Move on, you're better than them! My friends are always yelling at me, saying that 1 spend too much time with my girlfriend. I barely see her out of school! What should 1 do? 6Y LINDA ANN CHOMIN Marked in STAFF WRITER It sounds to me like your friends are jealous. Art fair visitors laugh every time they It's hard on the group when one of you gets a spot Ann Marie Fischer's polymer clay girlfriend... the group starts feeling aban frogs and turkeys so she named the crafty doned. Assure your friends that you still like business Giggles. hanging out with them and that their friend The brightly colored figures take the ship means a lot to you. Ask them to give you form of lapel pins, earrings and minia an idea of how often they want to hang out tures which sit on shelves or computers with you. Then, you'll have to decide if that and make people smile. works for you and your girlfriend. But if your Fischer is one of more than 125 friends are unwilling to share your time, you exhibitors delighting Art From the Heart might want to question their friendship. patrons 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday- Friends should support each other and allow Sunday, June 9-10, on the grounds of the each other the freedom to explore new things. Livonia Civic Center complex at Five Friends that want to control you and monopo Mile and Farmington roads. lize your time have other motives. This is not 'We're hoping for 130 to 140 because an easy decision... breaking off from the group we're still receiving applications although can be hard. some categories are closed," said Chris If you feel theneed to separate yourself a lit Wish, a representative of Livonia tle from your group of friends,d o it gently ... Community Resources. The department you might need them if the relationship goes serves as a liaison to the Livonia Arts south! Commission, presenters of the festival. "We're showcasing wood, media, pho Monica Fulton is the supervisor of the Family Resource tos, jewelry, glass, pottery, ceramics, a Center in Garden City working on youth and family prob man weaving hats from Wyandotte, a lems. She can be reached by e-maii at Angeia Wiseman of Livonia creates hand-painted Ann Marie Fischer crafts whimsical creatures like thts frog from [email protected] ciothing with the help of her sister, Diane Pochmara, PLEASE SEE ART, C3 polymer clay. 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Jennifer Ellis, a Midge Ellis is especially look Farmington Hills mother ing forward to this year's and speech and language Father's Day Brunch to benefit pathologist, wasted no time the Michigan Jazz Festival on seeking help for Galium — July 15, at Schoolcraft College in even before he was born. Livonia. An ultrasound revealed Every Father's Day the festi that he would have a cleft lip val's committee presents the aiid a cleft palate, so before best in jazz together with a He was born, she inter gourmet brunch prepared by viewed surgical teams in the the college's Food Service under metro-Detroit area. the direction of Tom Savage. •When Callum arrived, he This year's event features a trib benefited from living in an ute to legendary jazz pianist tfrban area full of medical Oscar Peterson from noon to 3 expertise. The Ellis family p.m. Sunday, June 17, in the knew that other children VisTaTech Center on campus at around the world weren't as 18600 Haggerty, south of Seven lucky. Mile. The program features the "We were fortunate " Richko-Keller-Siers Trio per Jennifer said. "Today, forming music from their new Callum's speech is only CD To Oscar, With Love: A about six months delayed." Tribute to Oscar Peterson. Jennifer and her husband, Tickets are $25 and include Brian, eagerly accepted an the gourmet brunch served invitation to be keynote from noon to 1 p.m. Proceeds speakers at the Journey of benefit the 13th annual Smiles Gala on Saturday, Michigan Jazz Festival which is June 9 at the Ritz-Carlton free thanks to sponsors and Hotel in Dearborn, which is fundraisers like the brunch. hosted by Operation Smile For tickets to the Father's Day Southeast Michigan. Brunch, call (248) 474-2720. Celebrating its 25th The Ellis family: From back, left, Brian, dad, Jennifer, mom, Tickets will be available until.. anniversary, Operation Nolan, 5, front left, and Callum, 3, front right. Brian and Jennifer are June 12, or until sold out. Smile is a worldwide chil keynote speakers at the Operation Smile Gala, Saturday, June 9 at the "The group is a tribute to dren's medical charity dedi Ritz Carlton Hotel in Dearborn. Oscar Peterson and it's kind of cated to helping children wonderful," said Midge Ellis of and young adults born with During a typical teered on 13 Operation Livonia. "Steve Richko (the Pete Siers (left), Paul Keller and Steve Richko perform a tribute to legendary facial deformities such as Operation Smile Medical Smile medical missions trio's pianist) has written a tune jaz2 pianist Oscar Peterson at Schoolcraft College. cleft lips and cleft palates. Mission, 300-500 patients since 2000. for Oscar and he's loved him In November, to com receive free medical evalua "People often ask me why since he's little. It's a big fund battles ALS (Lou Gehrig's dis his home as a small child. memorate its milestone tions and an average of 150 I give up my vacation to go raiser for us and comes less ease), approached the trio and Wherever he went - to his year, Operation Smile will are surgically treated. and do these missions" she than a month before the festival wanted to do a project that grandparents, aunt -there was conduct a week-long World Operation Smile partners said. sb it's a busy time." would also benefit charities for a piano. After he heard Charlie Journey of Smiles, which with local physicians and "When you see the look in Richko has been playing ALS. A portion of proceeds go Parker play he wanted a saxo will include 43 simultaneous institutions to build a legacy the eyes of the children and Peterson's music since the to charities that help find a cure phone but couldn't afford it so medical missions in 25 of trust, hope, health and their parents, watch their Dearborn pianist first heard a for ALS." he began teaching himself countries with a goal of dignity for patients hoping faces the first time they look recording by the veteran jazz Brunch guests will be treated piano. treating 5,000 children with for a chance at a normal life. in a mirror after the surgery, musician. Bassist Paul Keller to selections from the CD as "To Oscar With Love demon facial deformities. "Operation Smile changes you know you have truly and drummer Pete Siers are big well as new arrangements of strates our respect and admira lives, one smile at a time," In 25 years, Operation done the most gratifying fans as well. jazz classics in the style of Oscar tion for the man and his incred Smile's medical volunteers said Terri Klimek, organiza Peterson. The program includes ible music," said Richko. tion chairwoman and med thing you can do with your "It was my personal introduc have provided free recon profession." tion to jazz," said Steve Richko. the piano legend's Tangerine, "OP,is not only the greatest structive surgery for more ical volunteer. Klimek, an Noreen's Nocturne, Place St. anesthetist for the "I was about 12 years old. I'm 27 jazz pianist of all time, but my than 100,000 children and Tickets to the June 9 gala are $250 now. He's regarded as the leg Henri and Wheatland from his personal favorite jazz musician young adults in 25 coun Department of Canadiana Suite, and Peterson's Anesthesiology at the per person. For more information, end of the jazz piano." of all time," added Paul Keller of tries. Thousands of health call (248) 347-3659. The CD which was recorded version of Maria from West Side Ann Arbor. "I've loved and stud care professionals have been University of Michigan Story. Health System, has volun at Solid Sound, Inc. in Ann ied his music and glorious trained globally. [email protected]! (734)953-2014 Arbor in November 2006 was "1 wrote the title track To career since 1 was a teenager. I released a couple of weeks ago. Oscar With Love as a ballad," have waited 30 years to make The trio is selling the CD wher said Richko. "I knew I wanted this OP tribute CD. We needed ever they play including the to write a composition for the to find a pianist that could fill brunch and a concert 8p.m. record "and at first wanted it to the job, that not only had the Saturday, June 2, at Kerrytown be an up, swinging number, but desire but also the ability to fill Concert House in Ann Arbor. then chose a balled because I such a difficult task. Steve For details, call (734) 760-2999, wanted to show his piano Richko is that pianist. One of e-mail [email protected], or artistry. All of the compositions the things that I love about St. Vincent de Paul visit www.kerrytownconcert- on the CD are special. Oscar Steve Richko is he is inspired by house.com. The CD is $15, and Peterson to me promotes per and channels the spirit of OP also available at www.pko- fection and swing and that's without directly copying records.com. something that we love about Peterson." "Our executive producer Ian him." 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This is a great way to Summit or toward a Canton attending vote for their favorite introduce young people to the Leisure Class; two for $10 each in a competition. Annual world of art. to Poole's Tavern in Northville; membership is $20, and Works include watercolor, one for $75 good toward din includes monthly meetings, art H colored pencil, oil, fiber, and ner for two at Fleming's Prime supply discounts at local stores more. Most of the artists will Steak House and Wine Bar in such as D & M Art Studio, a be at die reception so this is an Livonia). Participants need not monthly newsletter, and the I 3 - opportunity to meet and speak be present to win. Certificates opportunity to exhibit and sell m 1 ** - with them or commission a will be mailed to winners. their artwork and enjoy the piece to meet your specific Three Cities Art Club is one camaraderie of those who requirements. of the area's oldest art clubs. share their passion. This year, rather than having There is no residency restric For more information, con a professional artist judge the tion. From its inception, mem tact Marilyn Meredith week Sandy's Support Team gathered for the 2006 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Detroit. This year, Sandy work, viewers will be allowed bers have wanted to help each days at (248) 557-3800, week Jessop is co-chair for the Teams committee. to vote for three of their other develop artistic skills, ends at (734) 397-2348, or via favorite pieces to determine educate others, display and sell e-mail at which artists will win up to their work, and socialize with threecitiesartclub @ hotmail.co $900 in piize money. Each like-minded individuals. From m. the streets come to life. Dahlman, "even though Volunteers and participants there's no evidence of disease FROM PAGE C1 come back year after year." at this time." Dahlman first participated Dahlman's involvement in the race nine years ago. with the race keeps her hope r mile or 5K Walk and Run. She was told she had breast for a cure alive. Sumrre art classes begin in June The Susan G. Komen Race cancer in February. The race "The organization's new for the Cure is just a wonder was in April. She said even name, Susan G. Komen for" ful experience that anyone though she felt very private the Cure, has kind of renewed can do. You don't have to about the diagnosis, she and their mission," said Dahlman. ;". • n -1-.-,. .-1--: train for it. It's a sea of pink husband Rob decided to ''They've promised to invest • in ,11- -•-, ftu'i. shirts, people hugging each "hold hands and do it." Since another billion dollars. It's ' I\- !V i.'ll-.' !i! other, supporting each other. then their sons Randy and amazing what a promise to & It's something people don't Ryan have walked with them sister can do. I have three sis> want to miss." along with Ryan's wife Kelly ters. When I was going Robin Dahlman compares and son Brandon. through treatment, they all - ge of topics and the race to throwing a party "I found it myself, lumps were here for my surgery. You Silver (with water- , for 30,000 of your closest from the lymph nodes then I kind of understand that sister id Summer j friends. The Canton woman found lumps in my breasts," to sister dedication." is a nine-year breast cancer said Robin Dahlman. "I was . The 5K run, and 5K and 1 call (24S) 919- survivor and the race volun 41 and did a baseline mam Mile Walk begin with an 8 teers co-chairperson. She is mogram at 38. It was quite a a.m. opening ceremony still in need of volunteers surprise. There was no histo (packet pickup, Shop for the from now through race day. ry of any kind in my family. Cure and Sponsor Booths * To give of your time, visit These were words I wasn't open at 7 a.m.). For details, ~ www.karmanos.org/detroitra familiar with. It threw us for visit painted clothing is sure to be a excited about the variety of ceforthecure. a loop." www.karmanos.org/detroitra hit with fair goers. The Livonia exhibitors, but the amount. "There are more than Dahlman was diagnosed ceforthecure or call (800) woman creates dresses and T- Last year's show was the first in KARMANOS (527-6266). FR0MPAGEC1 1,000 volunteers who help on with stage III breast cancer shirts by drawing freehand, a new location in the heart of race morning and that takes a which had spread to her For more information on stenciling, stamping, and the city so the number of lot of organizing," said lymph nodes. A few weeks" - breast health and cancer, call couple of painters. We have a splashing paint on white sum artists and crafters was pur Dahlman. "I love to meet later she had a mastectomy (800) KARMANOS or visit lot of jewelry, a lot of decora mer wear. posely kept smaller. Previously these people, find the best followed by six months of www.karmanos.org, or tive yard ornaments out of Wiseman began decorating the event, called Art in the volunteer match. There are so chemotherapy and six weeks www.komen,org. metal, and soy candles." clothing about 12 years ago Village, had been held on the • many helpful, willing people of radiation. with the help of her sister spacious grounds of in all these communities. We "You're always living with [email protected] Diane Pochmara. She exhibits Greenmead Historical Park. get there at 4:30 a.m. and see that it can come back," said (734)953-2145 Fischer's novelty items range in dozens of shows including The name and location from holiday themes to flamin Art in the Park in Plymouth change is intended to reflect a goes, chickens and garden and the Farmington Founders rebirth of the festival that angels. The Farmington Hills Festival. Prices range from $5 includes arts and crafts fun for woman began making jewelry to $50. children, package pickup and *> U YV\YV\ e f about 18 years ago and displays "I do lots of florals," said delivery, hourly raffles, a side the work in about 15 shows Angela Wiseman. "I started walk chalk-drawing contest, $! annually. Her prices range with a tropical motif. I split and food. TO\ Vin4 from $8 to $20. Ahaunted time between Michigan and Admission is free and a shut house costs $250. Hawaii. I do craft shows there tle service provided. S007 PRIUS "I always loved clay and took also, about 30 to 40 shows in "We've increased the size by LUBE, OIL I HYBRID Pre-Owned a lot of art classes at Mercy and Michigan, about 20 shows in about 40 percent, added more Specials courses at OCC (Oakland Hawaii. It's definitely my busi entertainment, and extended & FILTER I Community College)" said ness." hours one more hour every 'OB SIENNA LE day," said Livonia arts commis Fischer, a 1977 graduate of Wiseman starts with blank Red, 98k, certified. ^4,055 Mercy High School in dresses, usually all white. Then sioner Dan Spurling who co- chairs the event with his wife Farmington Hills. 4 she paints on the fabric with '04 SIENNA XLE pastel colors, sage, peach, pink, Carrie. PRIC-^-»2i.69gE - "I was inspired when I "At/Day Silver, 49k certified.»B1,B95 bought a pair of pumpkin ear and green. "We'll have a barbershop Every Day!" plus tax, title, doc, dest. rings in Plymouth (at Art in "I try to mix it up because quartet, country line dancers, '05 HIGHLANDER the Park) and started out using everybody has a favorite color," country music, folk music. Up to 5 quarts $ bread dough. People found said Wiseman who sometimes We're going to have a variety of V6,4x4,3rdseat. 24,505 them very whimsical and fun. adds glitter to her canvas. music. We're going to bring in Standard Motor Oil '04ACURATSX a magician for the kids and Each piece is hand-formed. I "They're light and airy. It's a & Filter a mix a lot of my own colors. great summer thing, a beach have hands-on art activities. 4dr,auto, 34k. 8B,650 Frogs are a lively green. cover-up and summer dress in We'll have a chalk art competi tion on site (west of city hall) ALL MAKES '05 MAZDA 6 Flamingoes are a rosy mauve sizes from small through dou SALE $ $ color and I use feathers in ble X and sometimes triple X. I sponsored by Busch's market. 1 ALL MODELS PRICE 13,995 4dr.,24k,gold. 1B,OS5 them to bring life. Every piece use fabric paint. Everything is We had a pretty good turn out OE OE is made with love. There are machine washable and for that last year. We'll also snowmen for wintertime and dryable. It's durable and will have T-shirts designed by the SALE HDLRS kids from a contest sponsored Santa Clauses. It's a lot of work last. I work in grungy painting by Busch's. but a lot of fun. Doing shows I clothes. As soon as it hits the fabric it's there permanently." meet a lot of lovely people." For more information, visit SERVO" HO JHB www.artsinlivonia.com. 86BSS-SERRA HAND PAINTED CLOTHING ADDITIONAL EXHIBITORS www sprratayotascion com Angela Wiseman's hand- Dan Spurling is not only [email protected] I (734) 953-2145 6414 N. Merriman • Westland U*9eSV_ Between Ford & Warren Roads WARMER WEATHER BRINGS Greenhouse ON THOSE PESKY WARTS 134-421-5959 www.barsons.com As the children get out of school for the summer to spend countless hours at the pool, warts on the feet and hands become more prevalent. Warts are non-cancerous skin LARSON? growths caused by a virus in the top layers of the skin. Warts can cause cosmetic Greenhouses problems, as well as pain and discomfort. 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Heritage Park, 40000 Six Mile Road, the corner of Six Plymouth announce the Ballroom Dancing to a live band every Farmington Road, between 10 Mile and Mile and Haggerty, in Northville. engagement of their daughter, . Saturday 8:30-11 p.m. at the Livonia 11 Mile. Cost $2. Sunday Fellowship Ania Sidor, to Michael Janis, Civic Center, 15218 Farmington Road, Meet at 11:30 a.m, every Sunday in son of Richard and Diane Janis livonia. Admission: guest/$6, associ- BETHANY SUBURBAN WEST Knox Hall for fellowship and encour of Grosse Pointe Woods. ates/$5.50, members/$5. Dress: agement. Coffee, doughnuts, conver An August wedding and women - date style clothes, men - Monthly dance sation and Christ are always present. reception is planned at St. jackets and ties. For information, call 8 p.m. Saturday, June 2, Don Hubert For more information, call the SPM John's in Plymouth. T jiers celebrate 50 years Joe Castrodale, (248) 968-5197. V.F.W. Hall, 27345 Schoolcraft Road, office at (248) 374-5920. Ania Sidor earned a double homas and Anastasia (Del) Redford. Cost $10. Call Diane K. for Bible Studies-Prayer Nights major in political science and gier of Livonia celebrated METROPOLITAN SINGLE information (734)261-5716. • Learner's Bible Study -7 p.m. Russian and Eastern European rears of marriage on June 1,. studies from the University of PROFESSIONALS Mondays in Room A101. >7. PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS n Praying Together - 7 p.m. Tuesdays Michigan. She is a third year hey were married June 1, ; Join our E-mail list at www.mspsc.com in the Sanctuary at Ward Church. law student at Fordham ing from the University of 1957, at St. John the Baptist in for special events. Information (248) Greek Town Casino Trip • Men's Bible Study „6:30 a.m. University in New York City. Michigan School of Business. Dearborn Heights. - 544-6445. Office (248) 851-9919 May 19,2007, Wayne/Westland Chapter Wednesdays in the Single Adult Michael Janis earned a bach He is an investment analyst and They have five children: John . Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. is hosting trip. Some tickets are still Ministries office. elor of business administration principle with TPG-Axon (Jill), Lisa (Ken), Vickie, Euchre available. Call Pat Tokar at (248)478- • Ward School of Christian Learning degree in finance and account- Capital in New York City. Thomas (Erin) and Christine Anytime 6:30-9:30 p.m. Meets at the 8977 or Diana Winn at (734)751-7386. for Single Men - 7 p.m. Wednesdays in (Lou). Main Lounge at Drakeshire Lanes, Cost is $25 which includes a round Room C350. Studying the book Risk by The Trygiers also have three 35000 Grand River Ave. just east of trip bus ride to the Casino and you Kenny Luck, pastor of Every Man's grandchildren: Jessica, John . Drake Road in Farmington Hills. Cash will receive a $15 voucher for cash Ministry at Saddleback Church, Lake Bell-Vogei Henry and Alexandria. bar and reasonable priced dinner is from Greektown. Bus leaves Westborn forest, Calif. Larry and Jennifer Bell of Tom and Del made their also available off the menu. $5/mem- Mail parking lot, Michigan Avenue and Single Parents Canton announce the engage home in Livonia in 1966 and bers, $6/non-members. Outer Driver, at 5 p.m. Arrives back at Group meets every Wednesday at 7 ment of their daughter, Melissa have continued to live there Volleyball 11 p.m. Public invited. p.m. in the Single Adult Ministries Bell, to David Vogel. since. Tom is retired from Anytime 6:45-9:45 p.m. office at Ward Church. For more infor The bride-to-be is a 2001 Commercial Steel Heat ; Drop-in volleyball in the gym and mation, contact Single Point graduate of John Glenn High Treating and Del is retired from School. She earned her bache • fieldhouse of the Bloomfield Hills SINGLE POINT MINISTRIES Ministries at (248) 374-5920. the Kroger Co. >• Middle School, 4200 Quarton Road, lor of science in education from The couple celebrated their Central Michigan University in anniversary with a dinner party 2006. Melissa is teaching in St. at their home with family and Petersburg, Fla. close friends. David is the son of Kenneth and Emilene Vogel of "ijg v&hF J * » Weidman, Mich. He graduated from Beal City High School in *r. 2001 and obtained his bachelor of science degree from Central assaae Michigan University in logistics A July wedding is planned on and marketing in 2005. He is a the campus of Central production planner for Jabil Michigan University, where the Corp. in St. Petersburg. couple met as students. oeobits@hometownIife com Thomas-Osorio 'S ••'. J Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Sands of Plymouth and Mr. Jack Reininks celebrate 50th Thomas of Northville announce IOH\ R BRAtS ROBIN COU FY GERARD B TAMSSE the engagement of their daugh anniversary Age 90, died on May 29, 2007 at 3:16 Age 83, born in Kirkcaldy, Scotland on i Gerard passed away peacefully ter, Mary Elizabeth Thomas, p.m. from complications of heart dis Christmas Eve, 1923. Formerly of ! on October 21,2006 at home in John and Marilyn ease in Tucson, AZ. John was born on Farmington, but more recently lived in [Naples Florida. He leaves his formerly of Livonia, to Oscar (Zschunke) Reinink of 1 November 23, 1916 the son of Fred Westland and Livonia. Passed away on loving wife Elsie of 40 years, Danilo Perez Osorio of El Westland celebrated their 50th and Genevieve Braus of Royal Oak, May 26, 2007 in St. Joseph, Michigan. daughter Lisa Reeves of Lagartillo, Nicaragua, son of anniversary June 1. MI. He was the oldest of six children. Loving mother of John (Wilma) Herd Philadelphia, as well as brother Herminia Osorio and Amancio He received a Bachelor Degree in of Middlesboro, KY, Rhona (Gale) Maurice, sisters Colette and Yvonne They were married June 1, Engineering from the University of Shrewsbury of Lashmeet, WV, Neil (Babe) and many nieces and nephews. Perez of El Lagartillo, 1957, at First Baptist Church of Detroit in 1941. After working at the (Linda) Colley of Stevensville, Ml, Originally from Windsor, Gerry served Nicaragua. Wayne. bomber plant in Ypsilanti, MI for the Rick (Laurie) Colley and Bruce as a Captain in the Canadian Army in remaining years of World War II, he (Glenda) Colley, both from Livonia. WW2, and was a stock broker for over The bride-to-be is a 1995 They have four went to work for the Ford Motor She also had several loving grandchil twenty years in Birmingham before graduate of Livonia Churchill children ;Wendy Bodinof , Company, and over the years he rose dren and great-grandchildren. Sister to retiring to Florida in 1982. Cremation High School. She received a Westland, Kelly Reinink of to managerial positions. He married Nan (Dave) Gilbert, Millie (Dave) has taken place in Florida, and a Helen Braus in 1942. Several years Wilson, Robert (Janet) Stenhouse, all memorial service will be held at St. degree in social work at the Canton, Jeff Reinink of after he retired, they moved to Tucson, living in Scotland and Terry Jones of John Vianney, 385 Dieppe in Windsor, University of Texas in 2004. undergraduate studies in Plymouth and Diane Salisbury AZ. John was an energetic, creative Windsor (deceased). Several nieces Ontario on June 9, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. She works as an assistant at Nicaragua and teaches at Los of Livonia. and dynamic individual who contin and nephews survive her as well. Marie Pulte and Carlo J. ued throughout his life to apply his Private graveside ceremony for family Hijos del Mai?, Spanish School. They have eight grandchil engineering skills, from home projects only, please. Memorial contributions WALTER S. MATTILA Martina's law office in The wedding will be at La dren. such as his beloved use of concrete, can be sent in her honor to the Age 95, Southfieid, ML Passed May Plymouth. Iglesia San Antonia in Esteli, John is retired from Ford building ice-igloos and skating rinks Salvation Army, who helped her in 29, 2007. Thayer-Rock Funeral The prospective groom did Nicaragua. Motor Co.'s Rouge office. He is for the children, to professional con many ways when she first came over Home, Farmington, MI sulting jobs post-retirement He was from Scotland. a retired Marine, who served in known for his ability to make those the Korean War. He attends a around him laugh. He is survived by Marine reunion every year. his wife, Helen; children, Mary, Tony, Joe, Peggy, Liz and Chris; his broth Phenix-Demeritt Marilyn is retired from ers, Bob and Carl and his sister, Litta. Mr. and Mrs. Tyrone Phenix of Westland announce the engage Livonia Chrysler Plymouth. She He was preceded in death by his old belongs to the Red Hat Society. est daughter, Anne. He will be very ment of their daughter, Trista Joi Phenix, to Andrew M. Demeritt much missed by ail. A funeral mass of Westland. Their children on sending was celebrated on Saturday, June 2, a* The bride-to-be attended Schoolcraft College. them on a trip to celebrate their 2007, in Tucson, AZ. Arrangements by The prospective groom is the son of Mrs. Verlot E. Russell of anniversary. Bring's Broadway Chapel, Tucson^ AZ t .*. fc**'". Fort Meyers, Fla., and Darrell M. Demeritt of Atlanta, Ga. He is a (520)296-7193 ^**1 graduate of Cape Coral High School. He works at Don Pablos in Canton. DAVID A. MURPHY A September wedding is planned for Taylor, Mich. i kAA KENNETH JAMES HEFT Age 70, May 31, 2007, longtime Age 60, May 25, 2007 in Marble Observer & Eccentric Newspaper 1 *^ employee. David is survived by n '1 Rock, Iowa Beloved husband of Markowski-Ellis Beverly Jean (Nee Bishop) Loving Norine, his beloved wife of 50 years. I * Loving father of Leslie (Mark) Mr. and Mrs. Walter Jf Father of Julie (Santiago) Fernandez, Kenneth (Stephanie) Heft, and Churella, David (Tami), John (Sue) Markowski of Livonia Matthew (Catherine) Heft. Proud and Melissa (Tom) Maher. Cherished 1 * grandfather of Mark, Ryan, Joshua, announce the engagement of Grandfather pf Isabel, Nicolas, and their daughter, Amy Beth Elias Fernandez; Kaitlyn, Alexandra, Dayna, David, Patrick, Olivia, Joseph, Ik Jack Heft; and Samantha, Benjamin, McKenzie, Colin and Brady. Brother Markowski of Livonia, to Jason 4 and Olivia Heft. Dear Son of Nora and of Ray, Don, Pat, and Peggy Clark. Joel Ellis, son of Mr. and Walter David is also survived by many lov the late Earl C. Heft. Brother of Earl Ellis of Dryden. "Bud" (Linda) Heft and Cecila ing nieces and nephews, and is pre 1%. ceded in death by his grandson Amy is a 1999 graduate of GRACE MACK CAMPBELL (Lawrence) Faw Brother-in-Law of Judy (Greg) Harrison and Shirley Connor. Funeral Mass Monday, June Livonia Stevenson High School Kitzmans celebrate 65th May 26, 2007 Age 78 of Bloomfield (Norman) TenBrink Also survived by 4, 11 a.m. (In state 10:30 a.m.) at St. and is a certified medical assis Hills. Grace was born in Detroit on Gerald Church, 21300 Farmington 13 nieces and nephews. Visitation at tant employed by Northpointe anniversary July 6, 1928 and lived there until the Lynch & Son Funeral Home 340 Rd., (between 8-9 Mile Rds.), 1937 when the Mack family moved to Pontiac Trail Rd. Walled Lake Friday Farmington. Visitation Sunday 1-8 Heart Center in Berkley. Albert and Norma Kitzman . Birmingham. She was the daughter 4:00pm - 8:00pm. Saturday, p.m. with a 5 p.m. Scripture Service at Jason is a 1998 graduate of of Livonia were married June 6, of Rowena Jane (nee Paton) and Memorial Celebration Service 10:00 the Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, Dryden High School and is a Hugh Ross Mack. She graduated 23720 Farmington Rd., (between 9-10 1942, by Pastor Hall at Howes . am, Orchard Lake Community senior mortgage banker from Baldwin High School in Church, Presbyterian - 5171 Mile Rds., just N. of Grand River), Memorial Chapel on Birmingham'in 1946. Grace attended Commerce Road, Orchard Lake. downtown Farmington (248) 474- employed by Quicken Loans in Northwestern University's cam Bennett Jr. College in Millbrook, N.Y. Please share a memory with the family 5200. Memorial tributes suggested to Livonia. pus in Evanston, 111. . and graduated from the University of at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com the Fr. Solanus Guild, c/o Capuchins, A September wedding is Resort. A reception will be held Michigan in 1950 with a degree in 1820 Mt. Elliot, Detroit, MI 48207. They have three children: Arrangements by Wm. Sullivan & planned at Sunset Point at Walt one week later at the Thomas ' elementary education. She taught in Son Funeral Home- Utica www.heeney-sundquist.com. Janice, Jo (Duane) and Karl the Birmingham Public Schools until Disney World's Polynesian Edison Inn in Port Huron. (Kathy). Their six grandchil the time of her marriage. She married dren are Robert (Carrie), Julie, ' Robert G. Campbell on October 19, Jonathan, Daniel, Robert (Bo) 1956 at Kirk in the Hills. Wife of OBITUARY^ Robert G. Campbell. Mother of and Timothy. They also have , Robert R. and Amy Anderson. POLICY • Crowe-Reinke two great-grandchildren, Grandmother of Matthew Anderson. Dana Lynn Crowe of Livonia I Sister of Hugh R. Mack, Jr. (Betsy) The first five "billed" lines of Andrew and Matthew. and her twin Helen M. Vahue (the late an obituary are published at is to be married to Christopher Al and Norma have lived in Ray). Memorial service Saturday no cost, All additional lines Richard Reinke of Huntington Livonia since 1959. Albert June 16th 11am at Kirk in the Hills, will be charged at $4 per line. Woods in late October. The cer managed Foundry Flask and 1340 W. Long Lake Rd., Bloomfield You may place a picture of emony isplanned for St. Equipment in Northville from ] Hjlls 48302, followed by luncheon at your loved one for an Michael the Archangel Catholic 1959 to 1978. ; bloomfield Hills Country Club. In additional cost of only $6. \ li^u of flowers family suggests Symbolic emblems may be Church in Livonia with a recep Norma retired from ! memorial tributes to Kirk in the Hills 1 included at no cost (example: tion following at Laurel Manor. Clarenceville Public Schools pr The Beaumont Foundation, 3601 Dana is a 1998 graduate of , W. Thirteen Mile Rd., Royal Oak, MI American Flags, religious after teaching for 30 years. '48073 or The Village Club symbols, etc.) Franklin High School. She They are members of .Foundation, 190 E. Long Lake Rd., received her bachelor of busi Highland Park Baptist Church • Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48304. A.J. WILLIAM EDWARD Deadlines: ness administration in account in Southfieid and have enjoyed Desmond & Sons (248) 549-0500. HERBERT Friday 4:30 PM for Sunday ing and in management in loving fellowship in the •View obituary and share memories at Wednesday Noon for Thursday December 2002 from the Christian Partners Sunday * www.DesmondFuneralHome.com Age 80, passed May 23, Obituaries received alter these deadlines 2007. Beloved husband of will be placed in the next available issue. University of Michigan- school class. Donna for 57 years. Loving Dearborn. In September 2005, BONNIE JACOBS SILVA father of Patricia (Bruce) Age 70 of Boca Raton, FL passed Beck and Bill (Susan). Dear grandfa e-mail your obit to she received her master of sci away on Memorial Day. She was the ther of six and great-grandfather of [email protected] ence in taxation from Walsh •loving daughter of Isabella Dumitry. three grandsons. After retiring as a or fax to: College. Dana is a CPA in the December 2002 and his master Bonnie is survived by her three chil photo engraver, he enjoyed being a dren: Jason Roma, Julie White and stater at Glenhurst Golf Course. A Attn: Obits c/o Charolette Wilson tax department at Plante & of science in mechanical engi Jennifer Mitchell; her grandchildren: member of the Redford Elks and 734-953-2232 Moran, PLLC's Southfieid neering in December 2004, Lauren, Amy and Charlie; her broth VFW Hubert Post 345. Proud veteran For more information call: office. both from the University of er, Bill Jacobs and her uncle, Ray of WWII. He loved the game of golf, Charolette Wilson Phillippi. Bonnie was a true inspira a dry martini, and a good laugh. He Chris graduated from Berkley Michigan-Dearborn. Chris is an 734-953-2070 High School in 1998. He engineer in product develop tion to many and was loved by all. will be missed terribly. A memorial or Liz Keiser She warmed the hearts of many service will be held Saturday, June 2 received his bachelor of science ment at DaimlerChrysler in through her entertaining and found at 2 pm at Charles Step Funeral 734-953-2067 success in her talents of dancing and Home, 18425 Beech Daly (btwn.6-9 . or toll free in mechanical engineering in Auburn Hills. singing. A celebration of her life will Mile). Memorial contributions to the 866-818-7653 be held at her home on Saturday, June American Lung Association appreci ask for Char or Liz 16th at 4pm. ated. ...OE084aB3?9 Visit us online at hometownlife.com I Albert and Norma Kitzman www.tiometowniife.com Observer & Eccentric | Sunday, June 3,2007 <*> C9 FROM PAGE C8 Glen from Ferndale is found obesity triples the likelihood the Women with bigger bellies had a 44 deals. Don't say if you don't like overweight and also has cancer will spread. percent heart disease risk. So instead of it we can come and pick you prostate cancer. He heard he Researchers say weight did not affect a sitting there in shock over these statistics, up." could be at an increased risk man's chances of developing prostate get up and get moving! Exercise and of dying from the disease. He cancer, it only increases his risk of dying proper nutrition is the best way to beat FAMILY AFFAIR is looking for more from the disease. This is just another belly fat. J Dr. Molly O'Shea gives par information. reason to maintain a healthy weight, You should do 30 minutes of moderate ents the same advice she fol Yes, Glen, you could have especially if you are battling a disease! exercise each day. As far as your diet goes, lows when preparing to send an increased risk of death keep it simple, low fat and low calories. 4 daughter Marien, 10, and sons Peter's due to prostate cancer! A Fran from Waterford is concerned about her Your heart will beat a lot happier! Conall, 6, and Declan, 8, to Principles new study found that men father's weight. She heard it could be really bad camp. O'Shea is a pediatrician with prostate cancer who for his heart. Is this true? If you have a health or fitness question you would * and managing partner of Peter Nielsen were mildly obese had a Fran, it is true! In fact, a new study like answered id the Observer & Eccentric Beverly Hills Pediatrics in 46 percent higher risk of followed a group of more than 100,000 Newspapers, e-mai! Peter through his Web site .. Bingham Farms and Sterling dying from the disease within five years. It men and women with bigger midsections. www.peternielsen.com. Contact him at Peter •/> Heights. For the last 10 years, is even worse for men battling prostate Researchers found men with the biggest Nielsen's Personal Training Ciub in West Bloomfield- she's served as a medical advis cancer who are very obese. They are twice bellies had a 42 percent increased risk of or Nielsen's Town Center Health Ciub in Southfieldt er to camps. O'Shea also does as likely to die from it. Another study developing coronary artery disease. educational programming about camp health issues for the American Academy of Pediatrics. "Before camp season I have them get an annual checkup. JUNE and 8 hours respectively but may take morning medica survivors, their family and friends. For reservations, but tetanus lives in soil." They all have allergies and tions. Clinic hours 8 a.m. to noon June 26,4200 Highland, call (248) 551-8585. For possible schedule changesrcall "Most kids of middle school asthma. We do revised plans Community Open House Waterford, (248) 738-7833; and June 14,28800 Telegraph, {248} 551-8588 prior to meeting. age are in need of a tetanus with the physician at that time, St Mary Mercy Hospital presents Kaleidoscope of Care Southfieid, (248) 304-9533; June 7,1703 Haggerty, Parkinson benefit walk booster," said Renny of if there were worsening symp which offers games, food, health screenings, and activi Commerce Twp., (248) 926-3133; June 26,20401 Haggerty, The Michigan Parkinson Foundation holds its I Gave % Rochester Hills. "The CDC toms how to manage them," ties for free 1-5 p.m. Sunday, June 3, on the north Horthville, (248) 449-5733; June 12,6001 Highland, White Sole to Parkinson's Walk-A-Thon and 5K run Sunday,' (Centers for Disease Control said O'Shea of Birmingham. "I grounds, 36475 Five Mile at Levan, Livonia. Call (734} 655- Lake, (248) 889-6810, and June 22,49900 Grand River, June 10, at Maybury State Park on Eight Mile, west of and Prevention) is now recom talk to them about sunscreen 1592 or visit www.stmarymercy.org. Open house follows Wixom, (248) 449-8533. Beck, Northvilie. On-site registration at 9 30 a m Event- mending when you get a and bug spray use. I tell them Cancer Survivors Celebration beginning at 11:30 a.m. in Cancer survivor retreat begins 11 a.m. Fee for walkers S10, age 12 and under tetanus booster to make sure it they put sunscreen on in the the south lobby. For more information, call (734) 655- Offered by American Cancer Society, Young Adult Retreat walkers $5, runners $15, family (immediate^oniy) $30. includes pertussis for whoop morning, before lunch, and at 8950. applications due Friday, June 8, retreat (July 12-15) is for To register, call (800) 852-9781, send e-mail to mpfof-. ing cough for which there is a afternoon snack time, and use CHAD!) meeting cancer survivors ages 16-20, at St. Mary's College, [email protected], or visit www.parkinsonsmi.org, resurgence." bug spray at the end of the Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit Disorder meet Indiana. Visit www.cancer.org/retreat. To volunteer camp session day." Lecture Like communicable diseases, Monday, June 4, at Way Elementary School, 765 W. Long services (medical and non-medical), call (800) ACS- On Urinary Bladder Problems and Erectile Dysfunction homesickness can be prevent As a mother, O'Shea was Lake, east of Telegraph, Bloomfield Hills. Registration 2345, with St. Mary Mercy Hospital physician John Frederick ed. In addition to checking out especially concerned about her begins at 7 p.m., meeting at 7:30 p.m. No charge for mem Volunteer training Harb.7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, in the hospital the camp, Walton tells parents children receiving the wrong bers, $5 per non-member family. For details, call (248) • Heartland Hospice Services is looking for caring and Auditorium, 36475 Five Mile at Levan, Livonia. Use to initiate communications medication or dosage so she 988-6716. The parent group will have Dr. Stuart Segal compassionate individuals for hospice volunteer train Main Entrance on Five Mile. For details, cafi (734) 655- with the staff and prepare the and husband Kevin developed speaking on Getting Services from the College Disability ing to provide companionship, support and friendly 8961. child "so everybody under CampRx.com, a service provid Office. Dr. Arthur Robin speaks to adult group on visits for patients and their caregivers. We are located Sharing & Caring stands what the experience is ing pre-packaged medications Cognitive Behavior Therapy for treating AD/HD. in Southfieid and serve the Tri-county area. Evening 7-9 p.m. Thursday, June 14, MR! for the diagnosis of going to be." He says children to children at resident and day Allergy lecture and day time classes available. Office, support is also breast cancer with Marc Flem'ming, M.D., diagnostic ages 7-9 are usually emotional camps. Working with 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, Treating Allergies Naturally, free needed. To register, call (800) 770-9859. radiology, at Beaumont Hospital's Cancer Center, 3601 ly ready to attend resident DirectRx, a mail-order phar workshop with Dr. William H. Kari, D.C. at Noble Library, Hormone replacement naturally W. 13 Mile, west of Woodward, Royal Oat Sharing & camp, but parents have to macy in Troy, CampRx.com Livonia. Seating limited, reservations requested. Call Natural Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy, Caring offers educational and support programs for make the determination. Some packages a camper's medica (734)425-8588. Anti-Aging Medicine, and How to Slow Down the Aging breast cancer survivors, their family arid friends. For kids aren't ready until age 11, tion then ships it directly to Process with Catherine Walker, M.D. 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, information, call (248) 551-8585. For possible schedule 12, or 13. Forever fit camp before sessions begin. Personal training with Jeremy Daum begins Wednesday, June-12, at Holiday Inn Select, 1500 Opdyke at changes, call (248) 551-8588 prior to meeting. "I really feel the child needs "It was started primarily June 6, for six weeks at Civic Park Senior Center, 15218 University, Auburn Hills. No charge. Couples welcome. Our Body lecture series to be involved in the decision," because most camps really did Farmington, Livonia. Cost is $24. Daum leads a Strength Call (248) 267-5002 for reservations. Speaker series in conjunction with Our Body exhibit at said Walton. "Camp is a great n't know how to administer to Training Class every Wednesday and Friday. Register with Divorce support group Detroit Science Center. Admission to lecture is free place to learn independence, children on a consistent sched payment at first class. Call (734) 466-2555 for details. No Group discussion 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, June 12; attorney with paid general admission. RSVPs required to attend make friends, a chance to have ule, reliably. We wanted to take class July 4. Next series starts Friday, July 20, • Patricia Kasody-Coyle will be available to answer ques lectures. Seating limited. To RSVP, send e-mail to fun, a place to be their best the guess work out of it," said Hospice volunteers needed tions in a private setting on a first come first-served [email protected] with event date and names selves without being graded, O'Shea. "If a child is taking Looking for caring volunteers to provide in-home com basis, in Women's Resource Center at Schoolcraft of those attending. Museum hours extended to 10 p.m. but a child who's suddenly told medications for allergy, ADD, panionship visits to patients with life-limiting illnesses College, 18600 Haggerty, Livonia. For information, call on lecture dates to allow attendees to view exhibit. you're going to camp on asthma, all three are packaged and/or respite support for their caregivers and families. (734) 462-4443. There is a separate admission charge for exhibit. Tuesday (might be apprehen together in a single dose pack Weekday availability preferred. St John Hospice provides Sharing & Caring Series includes 7 p.m. June 14, Does Famiiy History sive). Schedule practice time that reminds them of the next services in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb and St. Clair coun 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 7, Date Night dinner and ses Accurately Predict Your Future Health? Our Body away for resident camps. Go to dose." ties. Mileage reimbursement available. For information, sions for newly diagnosed patient and partner with exhibit tickets $24.95, $22.95 seniors, $19.95 children. sleepovers at grandma's and For more information about call (800) 248-2298 or visit www.stjohn.org/Hospice. clinical psychologist Annette Spencer, Ph.D., at Children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by grandpa's house and treat it adult. Advance tickets on sale at www.detroitsciehce- the pre-packaged medications, Health screenings Beaumont Hospital's Cancer Center, 3601W. 13 Mile, like a real separation but in a center.org. Exhibit continues to Sept. 3. Call (313) 577- visit www.camprx.com. Meijer offers health screenings. Cholesterol or fasting west of Woodward, Royal Oak. Sharing S Caring offers friendly environment. Have the educational and support programs for breast cancer 8400 or visit www.detroitsciencecenter.org. child talk to kids who've been For information about : glucose test patients must fast at least 10 hours to camp before. Parents need meningitis vaccinations avail to be positive about the experi able at the VNA of Southeast ence. (They might say) I know Michigan office in Oak Park, you're going to love camp, I .call (248) 967-8755. FOOT-ANKLE-LEG PAIN?? loved it, but don't make pickup [email protected] j (734) 953-2145 Burning, Titifjlmg, Cramping, Numbness or Bleeps? fie ym have Bunions, Hammertoes, Cocns, Calluses? Tips to avoid Lyme Disease this summer Be yon have Oiscelored, Ingrown, Fungus »? SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF NAlt FUNGUS . spms \nwm, fraetms, Spra&is, Skin Problems? NaM fungus won't get better on its own. Know the eariy *,„ . . „ .. ^. ... x ,. _, ,. A. Before venturing out this summer make sure until tick releases. 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