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www.hometownlife.com Extensive BYDARRELLCLEM Hix Road between Warren and aty's oldest. Federal and state dollars will Westland Public Service Director mer), and we're hoping to finish OBSERVER STAFfr WRITER Joy will be closed to through traf- Another city project will be used to pay for the bulk of the Kevin Buford said signs will it right around Labor Day so fic, possibly from June until early involve resurfacing Ann Arbor projects. The combined costs of be posted directing drivers to we can reopen the bridge when Motorists traveling along two September, for a city project that Trail between Hines Drive and the repairs will top the $1 million Newburgh. • school starts back." Westland roads will face delays involves replacing a bridge over Merriman Road. Those repairs mark, according to city officials. "We're trying to work around Wild said a new, wider, stron- and detours this summer as work Tbnquish Creek, Mayor William are expected to start as early as The bridge project will force the school year," Buford said. ger bridge with proper shoulders crews make long-awaited repairs, Wild announced. May and possibly continue into through traffic to use an alter- "We're hoping to close the road city officials confirmed. The bridge, built in 1937, is tre- the fall, Wild said. nate north-south road, and when school lets out (for the sum- Please see ROADWORK, A2 Woman, 68, killed crossing Van Born Road A 68-year-old Westland woman was struck and killed Friday morning while she was walking across Van Born Road between Middlebelt and Inkster, police Officer Tom Lessnau said. The woman, whose identity hadn't been disclosed by police, was walking north- bound across Van Born near Admiral around 6:30 a.m. when two westbound vehicles approached her, Lessnau said. A motorist driving in the inside lane managed to avoid the woman, but the driver of a Ford F-150 pickup truck in the outside lane apparently didn't see her in time to avoid hilling her, the officer said. The driver of the Ford F-150 was described as a 43-year-old Dearborn Heights man. The woman was taken to Oakwood PHOTOS BY TOM HAWLEY|STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Hospital/Annapolis in Wayne, where she The cast of the John Glenn High School spring musical, 'High School Musical,' rehearses the opening number, 'Start of Something New.' Playing lead roles in the production are died, Lessnau said. Megan Walker as Taylor (front row, from left), Lauracindy Plaque as Gabrilla, Dayna Krushlin as Sharpay, Matt Benyo as Ryan, Jacory Frowner as Zeke, David Sumlin as Chad, and Neither alcohol nor speed appeared Joseph Franklin Blouse as Troy. • . to be a factor in the accident, he said. The investigation was continuing Friday afternoon. The woman was not walking in a cross- walk at the time of the accident, Lessnau said. BY SUE MASON - By Darreli Clem OBSERVER STAFF WRITER
For Dayna Krushlin and Megan What: Disney's 'High School Musical' Walker, it was a given that they would Who: Presented by the John Glenn ' be the assistant directors of John Theatrical Guild Glenn High School's spring musical. When: 7 p.m. Thursday through They were the only students in Sheri Saturday, April 10-12, with a matinee at Grove's drama directing class who 1 p.m. Saturday, April 12 wrote the essays needed to earn the coveted positions. < *•» Where: John Glenn High School, But there also was some planning Marqtiette, west of Wayne Road, that went into landing what most Westland Relay for Life likely are the prime jobs on what is Cost: $8 for students ages 17 and turning out to be the biggest pro- under and $12 for aduits. Tickets can BY JULIE BROWN duction in Grove's 13 years at the be ordered by sending your name, OBSERVER STAFF WRITER Westland high school. address and telephone number, num- "We passed up being play direc- ber of student and adult tickets need- The weekend of May 31-June 1 will be a tors to be the musical directors," said The cheerleaders - Courtney McKinney (front row), Amy Selewski, Jordan Burgess, busy one forloca l cancer-fighters, with both Krushlin. "This is bigger and better Nikki Zurban (back row), Kimmie Shepers, Tyia Echois and Sarah Melias - perform the ed to [email protected]. They also Westland and Garden City holding Relay for and we can dance." "Wildcat Cheer" during rehearsal of the spring musicaf. will be available for purchase 7 a.m. to Life fund-raisers. The bigger and better is the stage 3 p.m. weekdays in the school's main The Westland event will run 24 hours, 10 production of Disney's High School privilege, said Grove. "They want the show done the office beginning Monday, March 31. a.m. Saturday to 10 a.m. Sunday, at Jaycee Musical which will be presented "We had 100 students come out way it was done originally," she said. Park, Hunter and Wfldwood by the Mike April 10-12 at the Westland high for auditions, that shows that they "We're trying to make it as authentic Modano Ice Arena. Walkers will raise pledg- school. Seventy students are working viewed this as something special," as possible to the Broadway show and prepared, they've put the musical es and walk in teams continuously on the on the production, a modern retelling said Grove. "All the popularity and movie." first. This group has been phenom- track to combat cancer. of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. the hype has made it more exciting to The challenge facing Grove is enal, awesome." The Garden City event will be at the "We did the planning for it in the be a part of. From beginning to the , adapting the play to the size of According to Grove, students have same time but will be held on the grounds fall and the calls started coming in," end, it's been a wonderful experience." : Glenn's auditorium, which is "more been able to learn on their own and of Garden City Middle School on RadclirT said Grove. "For the kids, knowing intimate than most theaters." teach other students. Krushlin and south of Ford near the Schoolcraft College they're in a show people want to see GOOD EXPERIENCE Because it's a small stage, a simple Walker did the choreography, using a RadcliffCenter. has been exciting." Preparations have gone smoothly, wagon will be used to rotate the three video that taught them the dances.. "It's going really well," said Holly Soranno, "We just found out the mayor thanks to Disney which provides "so sets need for the production. 'It took about 11/2-twb hours to community representative/stafYpartner for bought tickets," said Krushlin. "It's many assets" to help with the produc- "The students have given 110 per- learn," said Walker who has been in the American Cancer Society which spon- kind of cool. We never really had tion. In past productions, Grove has cent," Grove said. "This has been dance for 15 years. sors the event. 'We're excited to be back at anyone come, only our parents and had to rely on karaoke music, but completely student-driven." In addition to their directing Jaycee Park again." friends." with High School Musical, Disney "They want to be here," added co- and choreography duties, the two The Westland event was moved to Jaycee The play has a cast of 40 and a has provided rehearsals and perfor- director Belinda Walakonis-Semak. seniors also are members of the cast. crew of 30. And from day one, they mance CDs as well as logos to use for "They're self-driven and they've all Please see RELAY, A2 have "viewed being in the show as a T-shirts and promotions. stepped up to the plate. They all come Please see ,A3
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have already signed up for the 2008 event online. That's an Man will face trial on charge FROM. PAGE A1 increase from 15 teams in 2007. "Lot of the increase is through word of mouth," said Albitus, BYDARREUCLEM distributing obscene material, to he fathered, police Sgt. Debra Sims is accused of molest- Park last year due to contamina- who has a team captains meeting OBSERVER STAFF WRITER the girl and furnishing her with Mathews has said. The baby ing the girl during the month tion issues at Central City Park, scheduled fo^ 7 p.m. Wednesday, alcohol. survived; leading up to his arrest. He the previous site. Relays have April 23 at Garden City City A Westland man will face He was ordered to stand trial . The girlfriend reported the was caring for the girl and her been held in Westknd for nearly Hall. trial amid allegations he after he gave up his right to a alleged crimes to police March siblings in their Norwayne 10 years while this will be the Each of the teams hold their molested his live-in girlfriend's preliminary hearing Thursday 1 after she left the hospital and subdivision residence while second year for Garden City. own fund-raisers that include 8-year-old daughter, showed in front of Westland 18th her daughter told her what had the mother was hospitalized, Last year, about 500 people selling candy, getting dona- her pornographic movies and District Judge C. Charles Bokos. happened, Mathews said. Police Mathews said. participated in the Westland tions fromloca l businesses and gave her alcohol. He remains jailed in lieu of a arrested the defendant the same Sims' girlfriend, 24, now has Relay for Life. Organizers, other sales the day of the event. Tadario Derwin Sims, 22, $500,000 cash bond, although day at a Westland restaurant. four sons and the one daughter. including event chair Liz The Garden City Firefighters could face penalties ranging up a not-guilty plea has been Mathews conducted an inter- Sims is the father of the new- Sullivan, are looking for more Fight Back for a Cure team, for to life in prison if he's convicted entered for him. view with Sims, and, she said, born only. He has no known teams and survivors, with a instance, is selling Home Interior in Wayne County Circuit Court Sims is accused of molesting "he confessed." criminal history of criminal Westland goal of 40 teams. and other candle products. on four counts of first-degree the girl while his girlfriend was Sims' defense attorney, Alvin sexual conduct. Around 3 pm that Saturday, Orders are taken at the Garden criminal sexual conduct, three hospitalized with pregnancy Sallen, has declined to com- there will be a survivor's lap. City Clerk's Office. counts of second-degree CSC, complications involving a boy ment on his client's behalf. [email protected] | (734)953-2110 Later at 10 p.m. on Saturday Money raised supports there will be a luminaria ceremo- research, education, advocacy ny in the park to remember those and patient services. Soranno lost to the disease and honor sur- noted the ACS is second only to vivors and loved ones. the U.S. government in cancer Mayor, police chief promote sexual awareness campaign "We're looking to have more research, and has funded 42 survivors come out this year" Nobel Prize winners. BY DARRELLCLEM First Step's campaign comes Although women account and sexual violence toward Soranno said, who was speaking Services include the 24-hour OBSERVER STAFF WRITER as officials prepare to observe for most sexual assault vic- women," Wild said. "It is to the Westland Rotary Club. cancer information center at April as Sexual Assault tims, men and children also important to note that this 'It's pretty quiet and somber. It's (800) 227-2345, and www.can- Westland Mayor William Awareness Month. The agency are at risk. Wild signed a type of violence not only definitely a healing process for cer.org online. Wild, calling for "intolerance issued a statement indicat- proclamation stating that affects women, but the fami- family members who have lost "People can be connected with in our community for violence ing that more than half of sex "sexual violence is a devas- lies and support systems of somebody." local resources," she said. Thats toward women," has strongly crimes don't get reported, and tating and intolerable crime the women who are affected There are 55 Relays in metro especially important for the endorsed an effort by a non- officials want victims to know affecting men, women and as well, which directly Detroit, with Plymouth hav- newly diagnosed. profit group to raise aware- that help is available. children of all races, ages, cul- impacts our society as a ing hosted its first last year. Online information on the ness of sex crimes. "This crime is a devastat- tures, economic situations and whole. Organizers have found more Westland Relay for Life can be Wild and Police Chief James ing crime," Ridener said, "and abilities." "It is my hope," Wild said, people come out if the fund- found at http://events.cancer. Ridener on Wednesday signed we can't stress enough that if First Step has provided "that the efforts put forth by raisers are in their back yard, org/rflwestlandmi. Fiind-raising a proclamation circulated in you're a victim, report it to the comprehensive services to 36 First Step will result in an Soranno said. teams can still sign up for the area communities by First police." western Wayne County com- increased awareness of this "It's a way of spreading our Garden City event by contact- Step, which offers services For help, call the Westland munities since 1989. issue and ultimately lead to mission more locally," she said. ing Chiara Clayton at chiara. such as a 24-hour help line, Police Department at (734) "First and foremost, I intolerance in our community Organizing the second Garden [email protected] or call (248) shelter, counseling, prevention 722-9600, or First Step has a applaud First Step for their for violence toward women." City Relay for Life, event chair- 663-3420. programs and in-hospital sup- 24-hour, toll-free help line at strong commitment to reduce person Penny Albitus said that Staff writer LeAnne Rogers contributed port to sexual assault victims. (888) 453-5900. the incidence of domestic dclemif hometownlife.com | (734) 953-2110 21 teams that include 129 people to this story.
greatly assist all motorists in AROUND WESTLAND ROADWORK their day-to-day activity." FROM PAGE A1 Meanwhile, city resident Study session Relay for Life T-shirt. Donations chili cookoff TUesday, April 29, at Wayne Mirth has called on offi- maybe made. the Dorsey Community Center. ON THE WEB cials to push for a county road The Westland City Council . The community also is invited Enjoy chili, beverages and des- For expanded version of Around will be built.' \ project that would involve repair- will have a study session at 6 p.m. to "Take a Walk on the Wild sert for $5 or enter your home- Westland, visit our onfine edition Meanwhile, Ann Arbor Trail ing Warren Road, particularly Monday at City Hall on Ford Side" and join the mayor during made chili in the contest. Tasters will remain open to through traf- between Venoy and Middlebelt Road. The council will be getting the Relay, 10 a.m. May 31 to 10 are welcome at 6 p.m. Cooks at www.hometowniife.com and fic while work crews repair the 'If s horrendous," said Mirth, information from the Michigan a.m. June 1 at Jaycee Park, at should bring their crock-pot of click on Westland. stretch between Hines Drive and who lives near Merriman and Liquor Control Commission Wildwood and Hunter. During chili at 5:30 p.m. Compete for Merriman Road, Buford said. Warren. "It's full of holes. Ifs about what is allowed and what is the 24-hour event, teams take the title Best Westland Chili. The Grand prize winners will "We will be maintaining two- beyond patching. It needs to be not allowed with a liquor license. turns walking or running laps as winner will compete in the 11th be announced on emich.edu, way traffic" he said. reconstructed." a way to celebrate survivorship District cookoff. pistons.com, and at the April Another stretch of Ann Arbor Mirth noted that Warren is a Mayoral bowl and raise money for the ACS. For more information call 11 Detroit Pistons home game. Trail fromMerrima n to Inkster major thoroughfare that many Westland Mayor William Wild There will be plenty of food, fam- (734) 729-1605 or (734) 674- Winners will have their names also will likely get repairs, but motorists use to get to the city's is inviting residents to help raise ily fun and children's games for 7327- flashing in lights on The Palace Buford said that phase likely core retail district, including money for the American Cancer everyone. of Auburn Hills arena LED, won't happen imti} next year. Westland Shopping Center. Society's 2008 Relay for Life. For more information about Essay contest screen and Scoreboard and be City officials hailed the Ann Buford confirmed that he and One event, "Skate with Mayor Relay for Life in Westland, call Eastern Michigan University," given two tickets to watch the Arbor Trail improvements as Wild have had "extensive con- Wild/' is scheduled for 1-2:20 Holly Soranno at (248) 663-3452 the Detroit Pistons, The Ann game. One grand prize winner vita! to motorists who use the versations" with county officials, p.m. Saturday, April 19, at or e-mail her at holly.soranno@ Arbor News and MLive.com are will be selected to receive a Best road. who are responsible for Warren Westland's Mike Modano Ice cancer.org. sponsoring the "Education First of Show price package, includ- 'Ann Arbor Trail is a thor- Road. Arena, on Wildwood north of Merit Scholarship Essay Contest" ing an autographed Pistons oughfare that is heavily traveled "It's more than on the radar," Ford. Admission and skate rental for high school juniors and jersey and tour of The Palace and in our city," Wild said, "and any Buford said. "We're doing every- are free and participants will The Westland Democratic seniors, and transfer students. Pistons locker room. and all improvements would thing we can." receive a free"Wild' s Walkers" Cub will have its third annual To enter, eligible students must EMU will also award 15 more attend EMU's Explore Eastern prizes — a $1,000 housing grant Open House on April 5. to five high school juniors, five One high school junior will high school seniors and five CITY OF WESTLAND earn $7,500 in tuition and fees transfer students ($15,000 total). ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS to attend EMU for 2009-2010. Each contest participant will. 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BY SUE MASON OBSERVER STAFF WRITER The buffets feature at least Grove selected the musi- three choices of meet, two-three cal last fall and immediately It's known as Westland's starches, two different vegetable began getting calls for tick- "little secret," but if chef Tony choices and a full line of desserts. ets. One of the things done Paquette has his way, everyone Seating is restaurant style with near then end of rehearsals, will know about the Wednesday tables set up in the commons Grove had tickets printed up night buffet at the William D. area and in the cafe itself. first for this musical because Ford Career Technical Center's PHOTOS BY TOM HOFFMEVER|STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER The instructors work with the of the demand. Cafe Marquette. Pat Jacaruso (left), and Rose Mary Nehra look over the appetizers as they students who must learn 100 She also decided to do Yes, the student restaurant's make their way down the buffet table. different competencies, or skills. High School Musical to dinner buffet is back by popular If the student needs to brais- attract underclassmen, espe- demand, offering a variety of tried something different with a variety of French foods, will ing, he works with the cheis to cially freshmen students, to food, prepared by the adult stu- the menu. People love it because continue to attract a crowd. braise meat and gets another drama. dents in the program. they get choices." According to Paquette, people competency, Paquette said. And "With the new curriculum, "We want to get it back up The buffet kicked off with a begin lining up for the buffet at it's those skills they get to show there's really no time for elec- and running and get the stu- surf and turf buffet that brought 4:30 p.m. Doors open at 4:45 off at several foodstations , where tives," she said. "Electives are dents different skills," said in some 1OO diners, and the fol- p.m. and people who show up by they'll prepare pasta to order and barely hanging on. This was Paquette who directs the low-up Easter buffet attracted the 6 p.m. closing will be served. bananas foster for customers. a way of hyping their inter- center's culinary arts program. 80. Paquette is hoping that theme Paquette doesn't want customers 'It gets them out of the kitchen est in choosing drama as an "It's always been popular with night's like this Wednesday's waiting so the buffet also has two to where the customers are," said elective." people, but for some reason they French Night, which will feature lines. Paquette- "The customers like it Krushlin and Walker and the students like it." Student Daniel Ehred slices a Bailey's didn't need the hook. For The buffet's customer base Irish Cream cake for the dessert them, being involved in the is senior citizens, but it's now table. • production is the best way BACK TO THE BUFFET attracting families. One woman to close the book on high What: Wednesday night dinner April 9, Michigan Springtime on dishes, dessert and beverage. For who comes every week told to make it worthwhile, we want school. buffet in the Cafe" Marquette, pre- April 16, Polish Night on April more information, call the center Paquette that as long as the cafe to get it rolling, we want to get "This is probably the big- pared, by the adult culinary arts 23, Southwest American Night at (734)419-2100. # has the buffet, she's going to keep out customer base back and pro- gest thing for us to go out on," students at the Wiiiiam D. Ford on April 30, Mixed Griil on May What: Occasionally, the Cafi . coming. duce food they want. said Walker. "We don't want to compete Career Technical Center. 7, Hawaiian Luau on May 14, Marquette may have to be closed "No matter what, it's a great "It's our big finale," added against our business partners, deal for 10 bucks" Krushlin. 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The lineup training to learn how to save some- Day and evening classes are avail- groups. Fee is $30 per month. For These include Month. this week includes: one's life. The Family and Friends able. The group meets every first more information, call (734) 458- autism, Asperger's In the library, you course is a community CPR course Wednesday of the month. Call 3242.- syndrome may find informa- Monday, March 31 and does not meet CPR certification Community Education at (734) Yoga (third of four classes) and Pervasive tion in several areas; Exercise Express 12:30-1 p.m. requirements of employment or. 458-4330 for more informa- at 6:30 p.m. Learn how to relax, Developmental 618.928 for more Thirty minutes of exercise includ- required professional credentials. tion. stretch and breathe while creating Disorder. These technical advice, 649.1 ing cardio, strength training and Garden City Hospital will offer this CPAP and BIPAP Mask Fitting •balance, strength and flexibility for disorders affect or 371.94 for more stretching. Exercise at your own American Heart Association CPR . Clinic at 5 p.m. CPAP and BiPAP both the body and mind. This four- a child's social parenting/teaching comfort level. Get in, get out and course two times during the month .users, did you know that most week session is $32. Classes meet interaction, com- materiais. Stop by at get on with your day. Fee is $30 of April to enable members of the insurances cover new supplies . at Garden City Hospital's Cardiac munication skiils the reference desk at per month or a $5 drop-in fee. Cali community to use CPR effectively every year? Have you been wanting Rehab. Call (734) 458-3242 for and behavior-a the Public Library of (734) 458-3242 for more informa- and with confidence. There is no to try a new style of mask, but don't details and to register. child suffering from Westland, call us at tion fee to attend this 31/2 hour course, know how to get one? Visit the Diabetes Self-Management an autistic disorder may not be able (734) 326-6123, or remotely search Childbirth Education (fifth of but pre-registration is required. For Sleep Disorders Center of Michigan, Education (first of four classes) at to speak, may become fixated on a our catalog 24 hours a day at www, six classes) at 6 p.m. This six-week more information or to register, call 35600 Central City Parkway, 6:30 p.m. This comprehensive series particular object or may not be able westland.iib.mi.us for all your infor- course prepares the expectant Susan Karasinski at (734) 458-3403 Suite 103, Westland, 5-6 p.m. any is planned to help people Live to tolerate a simple hug or other mation needs. mother and coach for labor and or by e-mail skarasintgchosp.org. Wednesday for a free mask fitting Well With Diabetes. Participants physical contact. Highlighted Activities delivery. Class runtime is tk hours Strength and Stretch at 2 p.m. clinic. No appointment is, needed. learn self-care skills of nutrition, Even more frightening is the rapid Poetry @ the Library Contest and there is a $60 fee. Medicaid is This is a non-aerobic exercise class Call (734) 458-3330 with any ques- exercise, medication management, rise of cases over the last five noon., Adults and teens only, accepted. A refresher course also designed to help you strengthen tions or for more information. monitoring of blood sugar levels, years; in Michigan, a 100 percent Reference Desk Display Celebrate is available. Call (734) 458-4330 for and define your muscles, as well CPR - Infant and Child at 6 p.m. foot and skin care, prevention of increase, which translates to one National Poetry Month by writing more information or to register. as increase your flexibility. Each Approved by the American Heart problems and psychosocial. issues. in every 166 individuals. There is your own poem - and entering it in Tuesday, April 1 ciass will combine a variety of Association, this class is designed Physician referral is required. There no known cause, and sadly, no our Poetry @ the Library Contest Get Up and Move at 9 a.m., 3 and equipment, including free weights, - for those who care for children. is.a fee, but reimbursement is avail- known cure. Suggested causes anytime between Aprii 1 and April 4 p.m. This is an invigorating exer- medicine balls, balance balls, and This class teaches participants how able by Medicare, Medicaid and include genetics, vaccines contain- 20. Please visit the reference desk cise program is designed to help Therabands in order to isolate and to recognize and care for breath- most commercial insurance plans. ing mercury, even men fathering display for more information or you get up and get moving, and is tone each of the major muscle ing and cardiac emergencies in • Call (734) 458-3481 for more infor- children in older age, or the time contact the reference desk at (734) the perfect compliment to your diet groups. Fee is $30 per month. For infants and in children victims age mation or to register. of year a person is born (from a 326-6123. program. These classes wilf help more information, call (734) 458- 8 and under. There is a $40 fee. Eating Disorders Support report: "Variation in season of birth Independent Movie Night April 1, you to make an easy transition back 3242. Participants will receive certifica- Group at 7 p.m. This support group. in singleton and multiple births 7 p.m. Co.me join us for a viewing to an exercise program or help you Yoga {third of four classes) at tion upon successful completion. is for those individuals with anorex- concordant for autism spectrum of: The Beauty Academy of Kabul. to get started for the first time. Fee 4 p.m. Learn how to relax, stretch Call (734) 458-4330 for more infor- ia, bulimia, and compulsive and disorders", published in Pediatric Documentary following American is $30 per month. For more infor- and breathe while creating balance, mation or to-register. binge eating disorders. Both males and Perinatal Epidemiology). Also, women who return to Afghanistan's mation, call (734) 458-3242. strength and flexibility for both the Eating Disorders Support and females are invited to attend. diseases such as encephalitis, frag- capital city of Kabul to open an Diabetes Self-Management body and mifid. This four-week ses- Group at 7 p.m. This support group This meeting is held in the Garden ile X syndrome, tuberqos sclerosis American-style school for beauti- Education (first of four classes) at sion is $32. Classes meet at Garden is for those individuals with anorex- City Hospital Auditorium. Call (734) and untreated phenylketonuria may cians. No sign up is required. 9:30 a.m. This comprehensive series City Hospital's Cardiac Rehab. Call ia, bulimia, and compulsive and 458-4330 for more information. trigger autistic behavior. Refreshments will be provided. is planned to help people Live (734) 458-3242 for details and to binge eating disorders. Both males Friday, April 7 There is also an ongoing debate The Sherlock Holmes True Well With Diabetes. Participants register. and females are invited to attend. Exercise Express 12:30-1 p.m. about possible treatment - the Hollywood Story April 2,7 p.m. learn self-care skills of nutrition, Wednesday, April 2 This meeting is heid in the Garden Thirty minutes of exercise includ- medical community still promoting Local Sheriockian expert Regina exercise,medication management, Free blood pressure testing City Hospital Auditorium. Call (734) ing cardio, strength training and more pharmaceutical and behavior Stinson of Royal Oak's Ribston- monitoring of blood sugar levels, for senior citizens at 10:30 a.m. 458-4330 for more information. stretching. Exercise at your own modification strategies, while Pippins, a scion society of the Baker foot and skin care, prevention of The staff of Garden City Hospital's Thursday, April 3 comfort level. Get in, get out and there is a strong movement among Street Irregulars, will show you how problems and psychosocial issues. Community Services offers blood Get Up and Move at 9 a.m., 3 and get on with your day. Fee is $30 per . parents toward a more diet based the portrayal of mystery detective Physician referral is required. There pressure testing free of charge 4 p.m. This is an invigorating exer- month or a $5 drop-in fee. Call (734) treatments which include vitamin icon Sherlock Holmes in film has. is a fee, but reimbursement is avail- every other Wednesday at 10:30 cise program is designed to help 458-3242 for more information. supplements. Luckily, there are changed over the years. For all of able by Medicare, Medicaid and a.m. at the Maplewood Community you get up and get moving, and is many, many organizations which you mystery lovers out there, this most commercial insurance plans. Center on Maplewood just west of the perfect compliment to your diet DAILY PROGRAMS provide support an'd information for is your, chance to get to know the Call (734) 458-3481 for more infor- Merriman, Call (734) 458-4330 for program. 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Rate based on credit approval, Observer S Eccentric | Sunday, March 30,2008 www.hometownlife.com COUNTY NEWS o A5 Tax on sale of widow's house may be less than she thinks Dear Rick: My husband and I bought The law has from income taxes. $250,000 number is increased to taxable gain would be the gain less a home together over 40 years ago. changed with regard In order to make those laws $500,000 for married couples. the $250,000 exclusion. We paid about $25,000 for the house \ Wg to the sale of a . simpler and fairer, Congress Since you sold the house when Starting this year, a surviving and last year I sold it for more than i 6 personal residence. changed the law. Now if you are you were single you are allowed spouse can exclude the full $500,000. My husband died about five It used to be that single and sell your home you can to exclude $250,000 of profits. $500,000 as long as the house was years ago. Do I have to pay taxes on the if you sold your exclude $250,000 of gain from However, you are entitled to a joint property and the sale occurs gain? My tax preparer says I do while a property, and you •• taxes as long as the home was your step-up basis for half the house. within two years after the first friend of our family, who also does taxes, had a gain, you primary residence for two of the For example, if the house was spouse passed on. says I don't because I qualify for the Money Matters could avoid taxes last five years. Therefore, if you worth $400,000 at the time of $500,000 exclusion. What do you think? if you purchased a purchased a house for $50,000 and your husband's death your new Rick Bloom is a fee-oniy financial adviser. It's not uncommon for there to be Rick Bfoom new house of greater you eventually sold it for $350,000, basis in the property would be half Observer & Eccentric readers can submit a variety of opinions. Our tax laws value. your gain on the home would be the $400,000 plus one half of the questions at moneymatters@hometowniife. are complex and confusing. That The only other way $300,000. As long as the home was original purchase price. Therefore, com. For more information, visit Rick's Web being said I believe your friend is of avoiding taxes was if you were a your primary residence for two of your new basis would be $212,500. site at www.bloomassetmanagement.com. wrong. However, you probably will senior citizen. Seniors were eligible the last five years the first $250,000 Therefore, your gain would be the You can hear Rick noon to 3 p.m. Sundays on pay less tax than you think. to exclude $125,000 of that gain of gain would be tax free. The sales price less the $212,500. Your WDTK1400AM. Legislation paves way for vote on zoo tax r. Gov. Jennifer Granholm ment of the Detroit Zoo and funding gap is approximately cially grateful to Sens. Gilda signed a new bill into law Belle Isle Nature Zoo to the the value of the tax that would Jacobs and Nancy Cassis and Thursday that allows counties Detroit Zoological Society in be collected from a 0.10 mill in Rep. Andy Meisner for their OPEN to create authorities with the 2006. Wayne, Oakland and Macomb outstanding leadership on this .SAT. power to levy funds for zoos. At the time of transition the counties. important issue." ' Through the creation of city stopped paying an annual "This legislation is crucial The Zoological Society will le s rsSUN. zoological authorities, metro subsidy of about $8 million to protecting the long-term work closely with Metro- Detroit counties could then for operations and $2-3 mil- financial future of the Detroit Detroit counties to help each levy a tax for the Detroit Zoo lion for capital maintenance. Zoo and Belle Isle Nature county create its own zoologi- *—*^- of up to 0.10 mill on all taxable In addition to replacing the Zoo and continuing valuable cal authority and to place the 38000 Ann Arbor Rd. Your Meat & Deli property for a period of 20 subsidy, the Zoological Society programs that serve Metro- issue in front of voters on the Livonia Supermarket years - with approval from the anticipates incurring lost rev- Detroit's children and fami- August ballot. (734)464-0330 j electorate. The millage would enue and increased expense lies," said Detroit Zoological "We look forward to con- average approximately $10 per relating to discounts and other director Ron Kagan. "We tinuing our work with the year for a $200,000 home. benefits provided to citizens appreciate the legislature and Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb The City of Detroit turned living within participating Gov. Granholm for leading County commissioners to take over governance and manage- counties. 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Observer S Eccentric | Sunday, March 30,2008 (WGc) Www.hometownllfe.com Movies for all ages on tap at Salvation Army BY JULIE BROWN the Advisory Council's Social rated PG-13 and starring Will OBSERVER STAFF WRITER Action Committee. Smith, tells of a struggling "It's to give people a sense of salesman who takes custody of Bring out the popcorn, it's hope and pride, pride in them- his young son as he's about to movie time! selves," Matthew O'Neil said. begin a life-changing career. Movies will be shown 7 p.m. "They can accomplish anything Ratatouille, an animated Friday, April 18, during the they want." movie, tells of Remy, a rat who Wayne-Westland Salvation The movies chosen reflect dreams of becoming a French Army's Family Movie Night. It the theme of helping people chef. It's rated G for general will be held at the corps center, move to self-sufficiency. The audiences. 2300 Venoy, south of Palmer in Pursuit of Happyness (2006) Snacks will be served at Westland. will be shown to adults and Family Movie Night, which is Corps commanders Capts. older teens, while children will free. Additional information Mindie and Matthew O'Neil enjoy the Disney/Pixar movie can be obtained through the have organized the first-time Ratatouille (2007). Salvation Army at (734) 722- event, in conjunction with The Pursuit of Happyness, 3660. Property tax hardship deadline extended The deadline for filing aproper- economy, Wayne County Treasurer received - a significant increase ry tax hardship extension has been Raymond X Wojtowicz said he has over mis same time lastyear. extended until April 30. greatly expanded his community Anyone who is feeing property Property owners should be outreach efforts. As part ofthos e tax foreclosuredu e tounpai d delin- aware that if their application efforts, he said he has extended the quent 2005 taxes needs tokno w is approved, this would not give previous March 15 deadline to file that ignoring the taxbill hoping them an exemption from paying an application for a property tax that it will somehow go away is the property taxes. Instead, anyone hardship extension until April 30. worst thing to do, said Wojtowicz. receiving ahardship extension will In response to tile Treasurer's Instead, the Taxpayer Assistance Cynthia Markarian, vice president of the Livonia Public Schools Board of Education, was in Unsing recently, be granted up to one extra year extensive community outreach Section of the Wayne County lobbying the legislature on school funding issues. During her visit, she met with Sen. Glenn S. Anderson, D- to pay his or her delinquent 2005 program using cable, network tele- Treasurer's Office should be con- Westland, outside of the Senate chamber. property taxes. Related fees and vision, internet broadcasting, radio tacted immediately. Taxpayer penalties will still apply. and letters to churches and com- Assistance is dedicated toassistin g Recognizingthat Wayne County munity groups as well as updates taxpayers in anyway possible, and residents are facing extraordi- to county and local government that includes handling hardship narily tough economic times officials, more than 736 hardship applications. Taxpayer Assistance COMMUNITY CALENDAR due to a troubled state and local extension applications have been can be reached at (313) 224-6105. Listings for the Community Calendar Chad Mitchell and Judy Small. Tickets www.emich.edu/exptore/. can be submitted by e-mail at sma- are $15 in advance or $20 at the Love of Lace XV [email protected]. They also door. Students pay only $10. Unity of The Great Lakes Lace Group inc. will can be mailed to Sue Mason at 36251 Livonia is on Five Mile Road between present Love of Lace XV11 a.m. to 4 Schooicraft, Livonia 48150, or faxed to Middlebelt and Inkster roads. For p.m. Saturday,. May 3, at the Livonia her attention at fax at (734) 591-7279. For tickets or additional information, cafl Civic Center Library, 32777 Five Mile, more information, call (734) 953-2112. (248) 548-3920 or (734) 425-0079. east of Farmington, in Livonia. The Explore EMU event is a day of iace making, with UPCOMING EVENTS Eastern Michigan University will hold demonstrations, try-it tables, vendors Mom2Mom an Explore Eastern program 10 a.m. and displays. Admission is free, public The Livonia YMCAwili host a to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 5, for high is welcome. For more information, go Mom2Mom Sale, 2-5 p.m., Sunday, school students and transfer students onlinetowww.GLLGI.org. . March 30, at the YMCA, 14255 Stark to learn about university and how Wrestling Club Road, just north of Schooicraft. Tables an EMU education can launch their Westiand Bottle Rockets is.a wrestling are stiil available by calling Jean at future careers. The free program will club for ages 5-14. The club meets (734) 261-2161 or (248) 615-1080. There be held at the EMU Student Center, on Monday and Wednesdays from will be a large item room, with furni- 900 Oakwood St., EMU's main campus 5:30-7:00 p.m. in Gym 4 of John Glenn ture and baby equipment and a bake in Ypsilanti. The program provides High School, 36105 Marguette, west sale and hot dogs for sale to benefit students with an opportunity to meet of Wayne Road, Westland, Michigan, the YMCA. Admission is $1. Strollers - with representatives from various the club runs from November through are allowed after 3 p.m. academic programs, housing, dining, March and costs $20. For questions in concert career services, financial aid, scholar- or more information, contact Judy Musical storyteller and political ships and other areas. Campus tours at [email protected] or calling satirist Charlie King will perform dur- of a classroom building, the Halle (734)634-4595. ing a fund-raising concert at 7 p.m. Library, the Olds-Robb Recreation and Higher Rock Cafe Saturday, April 5, at Unity Church of Intramural Building, and a residence The Wayne-Westland Salvation Army Livonia. The show will raise money for hall room run every 15 minutes. All presents the Higher Rock Cafe the the Livonia-based Citizens for Peace students attending Explore Eastern second and fourth Fridays of the and Peace Action of Michigan. Folk will be able to apply for admission, month at its facility at 2300 Venoy, legend Pete Seger called Charlie King free of charge - a $20 savings. One south of Palmer, Westland, Doors "one of the finest singers and song- high school senior who enrolls at EMU open ?t7:30 p.m.. live bands perform writers of our time" as he performs will receive 12 free credit hours of in- beginning a! 8 p.m. Admission is free, folk songs about the extraordinary state equivalent tuition. One transfer however, a free will offering will be lives of ordinary people. His songs student who enrolls will receive six taken to support the bands. Check out have been sung and recorded by free credit hours of in-state equiva- Higher Rock on the Web at www.tsa. other famous artists such as Pete lent tuition. To register for Explore higherrockcafe.4t.com or call (734) Seeger, Arlo Guthrie, Peggy Seeger, Eastern or for more information, go to 722-3660. Home of the Stuffed Pizza Water Fumps starters 7121 Merriman Road at Warren • Garder? 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Generation to Generation For an appointment with a physician, or for more information about Garden City Hospital, call 1 -877-717-WELL www.gchosp.org Observer S Eccentric | Sunday, March 30,2008 (WGc) Www.hometownllfe.com credits BY HUGH GALLAGHER OBSERVER STAFF WRITER For William Motts II, being a Focus:HOPE child on Detroit's west side was a life of constant chaos. "Growing up pretty much was a living hell. Ever since I can remember I was surrounded by crime and drugs," he said. Motts' father was a drug addict and dealer. Motts, now Focus:HOPE was founded 34, has vivid memories of being in 1968 by the Rev. William taken on deals when he was 8 Cunningham, a Catholic and 9 years old, of police raiding priest, and Eleanor Josaitis, his home, of bullets fired into a Downriver housewife, his house and of his father being in the aftermath of the taken off to jail. 1967 Detroit race riot. The "It was embarrassing," he mission was to bridge the said, his dark eyes staring social, economic and racial intently as he told his story. divides of the Detroit area. "When I was 13 or 14 years On its campus on Oakman old, my father went off to jail Boulevard in Detroit, Focus: again. He gave me the keys to HOPE offers social services his car and his wallet and he and technical job training. said, 'Do you remember where Programs include: we parked?' and I drove home. • Commodity I was literally petrified. I could Supplemental Food barely make it home." Program. Provides a free That began Motts' own monthly supplement of food descent into crime, picking up to 42,000 pregnant women, his dad's business while he was postpartum mothers, chil- in jail. dren up to age 6 and seniors On Wednesday, Motts of 60 and older. Livonia was a featured speaker • Center for Advanced at a press conference to launch Technologies. Integrates PHOTOS 6Y TOM HOFFMEYER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER the yearlong 40th anniversary hands-on manufactur- celebration of Focus:HOPE, the Judge David Kerwin (left) and William Motts of Livonia, talk during ceremonies celebrating the 40th anniversary of Focus:HOPE. ing training and academic job training and social services learning, offering associate's organization founded by the late ment that I did? I just said no, Trisha, 3. and bachelor's degrees in Rev. William Gunningham and we have to break this cycle." "I sensed that in his heart he manufacturing engineering Eleanor Josaitis in the wake of After a year in Wayne County was a good person and he was and technology in partner- the 1967 Detroit race riot. Jail, a perceptive lawyer and a going to make it out," Paula ship with area universities. As Josaitis, Gov. Jennifer compassionate judge put Motts said. "When he sets his mind to • Machinist Training Granholm and other dignitar- in touch with Focus:HOPE. something, he's going to achieve Institute. Provides state ies looked on, Motts, a General "After sitting there, they real- it. He got into Focus:HOPE and licenses and accred- Motors innovation/decision ized I was a puppet, a way for they helped him in every sense ited training in basic and team leader, thanked Focus: my father to make more money and direction." advanced precision machin- HOPE for changing his life. and do what he couldn't do," he Kerwin, a retired judge from ing and metalworking. Motts was arrested at 18. He said. West Bloomfield, also sensed • Information had been handling his father's Motts' potential. Kerwin grew Technologies Center. Offers business and faced serious jail GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY up in the tough neighborhood courses in computer tech- time. But he remembers his own Attorney Robert Elsey had around Focus: HOPE near nology, network administra- arrest as a blessing in disguise. taken an English class with the Oakman Boulevard. His own tion and desktop and server "I had a 3-month-old daugh- Rev. Cunningham and knew sister died of aheroin overdose. administration. ter. I was sitting on the floor of about the program. Judge David "Some of my friends ended up • Fast Track. Courses to the county jail facing a life with Kerwin agreed that Motts in prison, some are on the police upgrade math, communica- murderers with the worst ele- should go to Focus:HOPE Focus: HOPE co-founder Eleanor Josaitis (left) is congratulated by Gov. force, some of them became tions and computer skills for ments of society. And my father instead of back to jail. Jennifer Granhoim on the organization's 40 years of service. doctors," Kerwin said. high school graduates and was two floors up," he said. "I didn't graduate from high He said Motts' story was spe- GED holders. "What is wrong with this pic- school. I didn't know how to to be an idiot. I did not want to from the Machinist Training cial, but not unique. • Center for Children. ture? He's on the floor above me write a paper at the time. I force my kids into something Institute. His group started Early childhood education and it doesn't phase him or even didn't know about algebra," they did not want to do." with 50 people and ended up LEARNING DISCIPLINE and day care program. care and I am mortified about Motts said. "It really struck a Motts got his GED, enrolled with seven. His grades were Wednesday, Kerwin and B5 Community Arts what my daughter is going to fear in me. It really scared the in Focus:HOPE's Fast Track so high he was encouraged to Motts were reunited for the first Department. Presents mul- think of me. Is she going to death out of me. I did not want program to bring up his reading pursue a college degree through time since Kerwin gave Motts ticultural arts programming grow up in the same environ- to be my father. I did not want and math skills and graduated the Center for Advanced his opportunity. Focus:HOPE and gallery exhibits. Technologies. let Motts make the most of that • For more information, "This is the best-kept secret in opportunity. go to www.focushope.edu Detroit," Motts said. "It taught me a lot about dis- He had strong support from cipline. Being here, not a minute his wife, Paula. They made late, being here on time, looking elderly and tell her what a dif- a pact to take turns getting professional, acting profes- ference it made in their lives. their education. He earned sional," he said. "I couldn't say Josaitis has met many suc- his associate's degree and she enough about this program." cess stories in the 40 years that earned her dental hygienist In addition to hands-on Focus:HOPE has been offering Get Your degree and a bachelor's degree training, Motts was able to a hand to those who want a way from the University of Detroit interact with the many retired out. Mercy. Motts also earned a GM, Ford and Chrysler plant "It makes me realize we are "Reader Rewards lard" master's degree in engineering managers who have donated really making a difference in a management from Rensselaer their time to working with lot of lives," she said. "That's all today! Polytechnic Institute and is Focus:HOPE. He was inspired I want to do. And when William finishing a master of business by their example. comes back and tells the story, administration degree from Now that Motts is successful, other young people might say I Indiana University. he wants to tell others what he's didn't think I had a chance, but When his father was released found. now I've got a chance. There is from prison, Motts supported . "There is somewhere in this nothing greater that you can him through the Machinist city where you can get educated, do than that. I am so proud of Training Institute and he is also you can change and break the William because he told me, employed. cycle, change the history you're Td be dead on the street if you Motts calls his wife "the born into," he said. hadn't helped me.'" backbone of the family," which He now brings his oldest now includes three daughters, daughter down to Focus:HOPE hgallaghenlihometownlife.com Mercedes, 16, Helaina, 6, and to help package food for the (734) 953-2149 Simply subscribe to or renew your subscription for 6 months ana we'll send you a Readers Rewards Card! Call 866.887.2737 or mail today... Featuring... $600'" FREE STUFF! 36 MORE REASONS to subscribe to your hometown newspaper! 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Edmunds barred the Michigan Secretary Democratic and Republican parties. for Michigan's Freedom of strive for is the state of Missouri's site, which of State from providing party preference dec- This is the latest in a series of embarrass- Information Act (FOIA) can be found by going towww.mapyour- \ and the Open Meetings Act taxes.mo.gov; A handful of other states have larations solely to the two major political par- ing consequences of the state's ill-considered (OMA). The inspiration already created comprehensive, searchable ties. attempt to buck the national parties by mov- behind this legislation is databases detailing how their tax dollars are The judge struck down a portion of the ing Michigan's primary to an earlier date. The simple: the more informed spent. legislation authorizing the January primary national Democratic Party stripped the state citizens are, the better Even the federal government has made that made it a misdemeanor for anyone other of all of its delegates to the August convention equipped they will be to important progress on this issue. As a than the two major parties to have access or in Denver. make decisions in their day- result of legislation sponsored by Sen. use the preference lists. The suit was brought The two remaining presidential candidates Mike Cox to-day lives. And the more Barack Obama of Illinois and Tom Coburn by the American Civil Liberties Union on have been unable to resolve their differences trust they will have in their of Oklahoma, the federal government has behalf of the Green Party of Michigan, the to allow delegate allocations and the state government. That's especially launched www.usaspending.gov to allow Libertarian Party of Michigan, the Reform Legislature rejected an attempt to hold a do- true when it comes to information regarding transparency in federal spending. Party of Michigan, the Metro Times and over primary in June. citizens' hard-earned tax dollars. Why can't Michigan be a leader when it Winning Strategies, a political consulting Clearly, something has to give in the future. That is why I recently announced that comes to transparency and open govern- .firm. The national party must give more voice my office is the first in state government to ment? After all, we were one of the first "The state is not required to provide the to large, urban, racially and economically provide detailed information on how our tax states in the nation to adopt the Freedom of party preference information to any party," diverse states. Iowa and New Hampshire have dollars are being spent. We have done this Information Act and the Open Meetings Act. Edmunds wrote. "When it chooses to do so, had their day and the decision on a better by establishing a new page on our Web site State Rep. Jack Hoogendyk has introduced however, it may not provide the information method needs to be made long before the (www.michigan.gov/ag) called "Track Your legislation to create a Web site that provides only to the two major political parties." 2012 election. Taxes." information on state expenditures. I urge "Track Your Taxes" enables anyone in readers to contact your state senator and Michigan to go online and learn about the representative and encourage them to sup- expenditures by the Attorney General's port this effort at open government. office. The 15 pages of information list the Providing all of Michigan's citizens with LETTERS following categories: equipment, rent, con- access to all government expenditures is the tracts, salaries, wages and insurance and FOI A and OMA of the 21st century. And lost by focusing on a few words, I do feel that fringe benefits. it's the ultimate in consumer protection. We need some understanding these implications are indicative of the lack By clicking on the line titled "Service As every family struggling to make ends Reading Thursday's paper I was interested of knowledge we have of the members of our Contracts," citizens can learn about every meet knows, you'll never get a handle on in the opinions section's focus on race and community. • single contract our department has entered your budget until you first know where the diversity. Wayne Peal's column on Senator All one has to do is go to the public library into, including legal services such as Special money goes. That is precisely what my effort Obama and the speech he gave on race was on a weekday to witness the diversity that Assistant Attorneys General and expert wit- to detail government spending sets out to well thought out and impressive in the very boasts of Canton's wide appeal to people from nesses. accomplish. personal approach he took. Mr. Peal was dead all geographic locations and walks of life. This For example, citizens will now be able to My hope is that once the State of Michigan on in his analysis that the uncomfortable is a testament to the quality of the township go online and look at the name of the vendor, adopts transparency in spending and makes truths of our attitudes on race and how we and is hard to dismiss. Canton has a wide the type of service being provided, the term all expenditures available online, the practice all, regardless of race, has a common interest variety of cultural, ethnic and religious groups of contract, the amount of the contract, how will then spread to local units of government in transcending these. On the other hand the within its borders and perhaps we could work much has been spent and how much is still such as cities and counties, even local school , leading letter to the editor titled "Consider harder to understand each other. outstanding on each and every contract. boards and county road commissions. 'American' residents" was a little more off. Many groups have faced adversity in this I am pleased that consumer advocate There's no reason why Michigan can't be a While I generally appreciate Mr. Denstedt's country, from the Italians in Chicago, Irish in Ralph Nader has joined me in urging Gov. national leader in providing our citizens with letters I was a little surprised by the com- the Northeast and Chinese in California. We (Jennifer) Granholm to take the next step easy, online access to all state government ment. may be better off in learning from our past and make our state agency and department expenditures. This week, Sunshine Week, While the argument that a new building in reactions out of fear. This was the point I got spending as open and transparent as pos- is the perfect time to follow the wisdom of the area may adversely affect residents in the out of Senator Obama's speech and Mr. Peal's sible. Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis and area may have merit this statement comes off column. This is also the sentiments I got out The State of Michigan has made a mod- let the sun shine in on government spending, as 'us verses them' labeling members of the Mr. Denstedt's letter in hoping that both sides est first step in this direction by providing so everyone can follow the money. church as the polar opposite, non-American. will be satisfied by the outcome. some information on the Department of I am sure that this was not the purpose of Management and Budget's Web site. But the Mike Cox is the Michigan attorney general. He lives in the letter and many times context can be Canton information provided is far from thorough. Livonia. "My doctor said I needed a hip replacement. After planning the surgery, I learned I needed to plan my recovery, too." •' My doctor suggested HCR ManorCare; a "nursing home." My "doctor told me, "they're different than you think." 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After spending two seasons in the Eastern Junior Hockey Woods state-bound League, the 20-year-old Livonia native will sign next week to play Livonia's Christian for the University of Connecticut. Woods led all competitors Upon entering high school at with 44 points towi n the Catholic Central, Naurato took Boys 14-15 age group in a leave of absence, getting away the Michigan Recreation completely from the game. and Parks Association "I did not play Southeast Area Hoops my freshman or Challenge Basketball F PHOTOGRAPHER" sophomore year," Skills contest March 9 he said. "In eighth- in Saline. Sister Angelica John Glenn pitcher'Brittany Hoibrook, a junior, will start on the mound again for the third straight season. grade I was sick of Woods also earned a first it, kind of burned in the Girls 14-15 age divi- out." sion and will advance as Naurato, howev- well to the state finals er, decided to give Sunday, April 13 at the it a go again dur- Naurato Palace of Auburn Hills. ing his junior year teams optimistic of high school. Age no barrier "I played in a spring league with Dynamic Boxing Club BY BRAD EMONS PREVIEW my buddies and they said I should trainer Paul Soucy, 69, of OBSERVER SPORTS WRITER try out for CC," Dan recalled. Livonia, stepped into the As a junior, Dan Naurato was a ring recently and earned Last season Livonia Stevenson Monica Piekarski - to graduation, member of the Shamrocks' 2005 a decision over 62-year- emerged as the surprise girls soft- we have added three very athletic Division 1 state championship old David Burnette of ball team in the Western Lakes and hard-working ninth-graders to team. And after graduating from Monroe in a sanctioned Activities Association. a-team already loaded with hard- CC in 2006, he decided to follow boxing show at Joe's The Spartans, who finished.19- working kids," Witherspoon said. the blueprint established by his Boxing Club in Monroe. 11 overall, earned a Lakes Division "We're hoping that our hard work older brother Brandon, a junior Soucy is eoached by title and upset Western Division and dedication will allow us to get right winger for No. 1-ranked Chad Jaquillard arid champ Northville, 6-3, in the better each day and complete in the Michigan. Anton Ivezaj. WLAA's first-place crossover. Western Lakes this year." Brandon, a CC alum himself The Dynamic Boxing Stevenson's lineup remains Another team to watch in the who played on three straight state Club is preparing for the virtually intact and coach Rob WLAA is Western Division member championship teams, migrated to Golden Gloves, April 11- Witherspoon has reason to be opti- Livonia Franklin (22-12), which also the U.S. Hockey League for two 13, at the Gibraltar Trade mistic entering the 2008 campaign. returns a veteran cast led by first- seasons, making stops at Omaha, Center. "The Western Lakes is going to team All-Observer picks Brittany Neb. and Cedar Rapids, la. before be once again, a very challenging and Briauna Taylor, both juniors. landing a scholarship at U-M. league to compete in this year/' said Brittany, who hit .525 with five Dan, meanwhile, also tried out the sixth-year coach. "This year's homers and 25 stolen bases, moves in the USHL, but found himself University women's softball team will compete with from center field to her natural instead in Foxboro, Mass. - home softball team was swept even more heart and dedication as position as catcher. Briauna, mean- of the NFL New England Patriots Friday in a double-header the players work together and chal- while, remains at shortstop where - and playing for the South Shore by host Iindsey Wilson lenge each other throughout the she hit .524 with a slugging percent- Kings of the EJHL. (Ky.), 3-1 and 3-1, drop- year." age of.619. "Coach (Todd) Johnson (at CC) ping the Crusaders to 8-^6- The Spartans return three pitch- Junior Natalie Sanborn and soph- gave me the idea and some options 1 overall. ers, including senior Jamie Johnson, omore Alecia Geraghty both return my senior year," Dan Naurato said. The Blue Raiders who went 14-7 with a 2.37 earned on the mound, but the key will be "He knew the coach out there. It's improved to 15-10 on the run average. Capable replacements how freshman Chelsea Williams good hockey, not as good as the season. On Wednesday, ' include junior Laura Deacon (5-3-1, handles the center field spot, USHL, but it gets your ready for MU and host Hiantingtoh TOM HOFFMEYER]STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER 2.85 ERA) and sophomore Emily according to coach Linda Jimenez. college. It's pretty competitive. University (Ind.) battled Hollandsworth, who also plays cen- Livonia Churchill (17-15) could Everyone here wants to play in to a 1-1 draw in a game Stevenson junior shortstop Amanda Paison, making ter field and hit .311. be a wildcard in-the WLAA-Lakes college. They place a lot of players, stopped after six innings the throw across the diamond in last year's WLAA "Though we lost two very athletic byrain. championship game, returns for the 2008 season. players - Janice Hollandsworth and Please see SOFTBALL, B3 Please see NAURATO, B2 Huntington (2-6-1) jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the third inning on Brittney Bateman's RBI single *'f !*$&*%* scored Alicia Wilour. The Crusaders knotted the count hi the too f the sixth when Laura Lesko drew a two-out walk . Huron Valley Lutheran launches program and advanced home on passed ball and a pair of See area boys golf capsules, Page B2, BOYS GOLF starters Tony Semonick and Just wild pitches. MU hurler Adams, both seniors. "Not only Liz Ballinger gave up five BY BRAD EMONS are we returning five experienced hits and struck out two, OBSERVER STAFF WRITER , really played," Ott said. "Well see upperclassmen, there are 10 while Huntington pitcher how the talent plays out and how underclassmen that are looking to Lauren Ward allowed It's been 17 months to be exact they take ownership of it. If they push their way into the lineup." just two hits, one each since high school boys golfers teed improve, learn and compete, well Former O&E golf champion Jim by Danielle Richardson it up on the links as a result of the come back next year. But if they Omietanski takes over as coach at and Kathleen Smiley. court-mandated MHSAA seasons only want to use it for free golf, it Livonia Stevenson replacing Jason Ward struck out eight and switch on the calendar with girls will be short-ended." Delo after the Spartans took sev- walked three. Brittany golf. Huron Valley, a Division 4 enth in the WLAA. Gower collected a pair of So it's time to get reacquainted. school, will most likely be assigned The Spartans will be led by co- hits for the Foresters. Thefe's a new kid on the block as to the Waterford Our Lady of captains Jordan Rayburn, a senior, Westland Huron Valley Lutheran Lakes regional on Friday, May 23 and Tom Cullum, a sophomore. Speed, agility training is launching a program. at Liberty Golf Course. "We have a very strong group of Afour-day speed The Hawks, the smallest school For the rest of the area teams, it freshman and sophomores, cou- and agiBty training ses- in Observerland with less than will be business as usual. pled together with a good return- sion will be from6- 8 1OO students, will play their home Livonia Churchill, the 2006 ing core of juniors and one senior," p.m., Monday through matches at Hawthorne Valley. district champion, returns sec- Omietanski said. "I think I have a Thursday, March 31- Huron Valley will be coached ond-team All-Observer pick great group of kids who have great April 3, at Adams Middle by Pat Hinnman and John Josh Proben, who placed third attitudes and a burning desire to School, 33475 Palmer Kasprezak.. in the Western Lakes Activities excel this season and take our pro- Road, Westland. 'Actually it would have worked Association tournament. gram to the next level." The four-day session out better in the fall," Huron He is joined by junior Kevin Westland John Glenn, 11th in will focus on proper Valley athletic director Jim Ott Robinson, an All-Division player the WLAA, has one of the top form, flexibility,isomet - said. "We agreed that those who who finished 11th in the WLAA. returning players in the area in ric drill, quickness and wanted to play soccer could do Other returnees for the junior Andy Myers, a regional agility based on exercise both. Chargers include senior Brian qualifier who just missed qualify- by specific sport. The "You can't do both in the spring, Bint, junior Dan Bostick and ing for the 2006 Division 1 state cost is $25 (includes T- but it really didn't affect our base- senior Thomas Wagner. tournament by one stroke. Myers shirt to all participants). ball team because we only lost two "I have a lot of experience on also captured the Metropark Checks should be made or three." this team," Churchill fourth- Tournament last August. payable toth e Westland A total of 16 turned out for the year coach Paul Worley said. Senior co-captain Dan Comet Boosters. - inaugural season, but only six "Qualifying rounds for matches Tamaroglio also gives coach Steve Registration will be at have previous playing experience, could be as competitive as the Pilon reason for hope. the Westland Youth according to the school's A.D. matches themselves." Fellow WLAA member Wayne Athletic Association Last year the Hawks com- Livonia Franklin, which placed Memorial did not win a confer- Lange Compound, peted unofficially in five Michigan sixth in the district, has a new ence match, but the Zebras are 6050 Farmirjgton Road Independent Athletic Conference coach in Brian McCalister, who hopeful under 28th-year coach * TOM HOFFMEVER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER (north of Ford). E-mail matches, along with the confer- takes over for Scott Rutterbush. Dennis Chall, who returns start- WestIandComets@ ence tourney. "This is an exciting year for ers Kevin Erdman, a senior, and Josh Proben, in lasf summer's Motor City Junior Tournament, is one of gmail.com; or call Mark "We have 10 who have never us," said McCalister, who returns Jacob Smith, a junior. Churchill's top returnees. Simkowat(734) 732-1176. B2 (LW) Observer S Eccentric | Sunday, March 30,2008 LOCAL SPORTS www.hometownlife.com BOYS GOLF CAPSULE OUTLOOK LIVONIA CHURCHILL McCalister's ZOOS outlook: "Adams, WESTLAND JOHN GLENN Crusaders'Dr. K Head coach: Paul Worley, fourth year. Semonick, Ostrosky and Killeen have valuable Head coach: Steve Pilon, fourth year. League affiliation: Western Lakes Activities varsity experience and I expect them to really League affiliation: WLAA (Lakes Division). Association (Lakes Division). steady us at the top of the tineup. Jordan 2006 fall finish: 11th (WLAA); ninth (Division 2006 fall finish: third (WLAA); first (Division 1 Chishoim has really worked hard since last 1 district). Glenn grad Kennedy sets record as MU splits district); tied for seventh (regional). season and has really improved in all areas of Notable losses to graduation: JTm Wood. Notable losses to graduation: Tommy Lucko his game. I think he may surprise some people. Leading returnees: Andy Myers, Jr. co-captain (first-team All-Area); Josh Brist (third-team All- As a team, we've set some goals. Our goals are (second-team Ail-Area); Dan Tamaroglio, Sr. Area); Mark Umerlik. high and will be difficult to reach in the tough co-captaln. BY TIM SMITH WLAA, but I like already how this team has Leading returnees; Josh Proben, Sr. (second- Promising newcomers: Jim Dutchak, Jr.; OBSERVER STAFF WRITER team All-Area); Kevin Robinson, Jr. (third-team used the driving range sessions to groove their Alex Rochette, Soph.; Kyle Hamlin, Soph.; Josh All-Area); Brian Bint, Sr.; Dan Bostick, Jr.; swing and really prepare the best they can for Duprie, Fr. Thomas Wagner, Sr.. the upcoming season." Piion's 2008 outlook: "Our team is looking to Westland native Will Promising newcomers: Matt Cnarnley, Jr.; Erik LIVONIA STEVENSON improve their record (2-13) this coming season. Newman, Jr.; Adam Yarber, Soph.; Kenny Fraser, Head coach: Jim Omietanski, first year. Led by our co-captains, Andy Myers and Dan Kennedy became Madonna Sr.; Robert Louwers, Jr.; Dan Landstrom, Jr.; League affiliation: WLAA (Lakes Division). Tamroglio, the outlook is Quite promising. Many University's career strikeout Greg Van Gorp, Jr.; Ryan Cioch, Jr. 2006 fall finish: seventh (WLAA); seventh new players to the team have shown e great Wortey's 2008 outlook: "I can foresee many (Division 1 district);; sixth (Division 1 district). deal of talent in the early season practices. All leader Wednesday, fanning different lineups taking place throughout the Notable losses to graduation: Shayne the Glenn golfers iook forward to the mental seven Indiana Tech batters season. That's how deep this team I think is, or Giordano (third-team All-Area); Richard Wyman. and physical challenges of the great game of during the Crusaders' 5-1 vic- will become. If we come out of the gate really Leading returnees: Jordan Rayburn, Sr. (co- golf." strong, it could be an interesting and rewarding captain); Tom Cullum, Soph, (co-captain); Tim WAYNE MEMORIAL tory in the opener of a road season. I think every team in the league would Milsk, Jr.; Joe Attard, Jr.; Dan DuFour, Jr.; Jimmy Head coach: Dennis Chall, 28th year. twinbill. - " *, like to win that last WLAA conference title. Vayis, Jr.; Drew Mossoian, Soph.; Christian League affiliation: WLAA (Western Division). What's what we're striving for." DeBay, Soph. 2006 fall finish: 12th (WLAA); 11th (Division 1 • Kennedy (2-1) struck out the LIVONIA FRANKLIN Promising newcomers: Matt Fox, Soph.; district).' side in the first to get off to a Head coach: Brian McCalister, first year. Max Bollinger, Soph.; Adam LaPorte, Soph.; Notable losses to graduation: Andrew good start, and fanned Shawn League affiliation: WLAA (Western Division). Phil DeSantis, Soph; Adam Giordano, Fr.; Cam Ponican, Michael Green. 2006 fall finish: ninth (WLAA); sixth (Division 1 Humitz, Fr.; Nick Collins, Fr.; Cooper Christie, Fr. Leading returnees: Kevin Erdmann, Sr.; Andrew Placie in the fifth inning to district); tied for seventh (regional). Omietanski's 2008 outlook: "Ourteam Morson, Sr.; Jacob Smith, Jr. break the previous mark of 197 Notable Josses to graduation: Austin Stillman consists of many newcomers who appear to Chall'5 2008 outlook: "We have several (first-team All-Area; state qualifier); Alex bring depth to the team. Unfortunately, we players who are new to the sport. They are very set from 2004-06 by Derek Chisholm (third-team All-Area). don't have a lot of varsity experience returning enthusiasts learners. I'm doing a great deal Dufrane. With his seven Ks, Leading returnees: Justin Adams, Sr.; Greg this year, but based on the tryouts and what I of instruction with them. Although many are Kennedy now has 199 for his KINeen, Sr.; Dan Ostrosky, Sr; Tony Semonick, was able to observe during the fall and winter new to the game, they are very quick learners. Sr.; Jordan Chisholm, Jr. conditioning, it appears that we have a lot of We're become a team of teachers with all the career. Promising newcomers: Josh Stokes, Sr.; raw talent that should blossom as the team players eager to help each other and achieve He also gave up just four hits Jonathon Holmes, Fr.; Brandon Kozyn, Fr.; gels together." their greatest potential. I'm excited about this Patrick Stephenson, Fr. over six-and-one-third innings, giving way to John McCracken who earned his fourth save by recording the final two outs of the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference tilt. NAURATO before returning home for the summer. He The Crusaders improved FROM PAGE B1 envisions his role as a set-up man when he to 11-5 overall and 1-0 in the returns in the fall to Storrs, Conn. WHAC thanks to Kennedy's whether its Division III or Division I." "Gaining strength is the number one thing pitching as well as an eight-hit The 5-foot-10,175-pound forward scored and just improve on the little things every attack - featuring junior cen- nine goals and added 18 assists in 31 games day," he said. "I'll basically get my feet wet, ter-fielder Zack McMillin's 2- during the 2006-07 season before exploding see what's best for the team, be in more of a for-4 effort. McMillin cracked for 20 goals and 4-1 assists 2007-08 where he playmaker role, make the little plays and be his first homer of the year, a ranked second in the league. smart." three-run shot in the seventh South Shore finished third in the Southern Last Saturday, Dan Naurato watched his to open up a 2-1 margin. Division with a 24-16-3 record and captured brother Brandon score what proved to be the Madonna took an early 2-0 MADONNA SPORTS INFORMATION- its first-round playoff series against the game-winning goal in Michigan's 2-1 win lead in the third, when junior Syracuse (N.Y.) Stars before being eliminated over Miami of Ohio in the Central Collegiate right-fielder Jeff Sonnenberg Westland John Glenn product Will Kennedy last week set a new career mark in the semifinals by the eventual champion Hockey Association final at Detroit's Joe Louis and freshman catcher and for strikeouts by a Madonna University pitcher. Jersey Hitmen. Arena. Walled Lake Central alum "The second to the first year was totally Dan came away impressed. Drew Adamiec (2-for-3, two Also enjoying good days at different," Naurato said. "I had a bigger role, "They're good team, lots of talent, they're runs) drilled back-to-back COLLEGE BASEBALL the plate were Madonna senior more ice time, more confidence this year. I just projected to win it all," Dan said of the doubles and senior desig- shortstop and Troy natiVe Levi knew what to expect. We also had a coaching Wolverines. nated hitter Dave Herrick duel to say the least. Indiana Cheshire (2-for-4) and the change and the new coach helped me a lot." The brothers, meanwhile, communicate with (Westland/Livonia Churchill) Tech's Eric Sherrill gave up six Warriors' Shane Tirey (3-for- Naurato felt comfortable in his new environ- each other on a regular basis. singled home Adamiec with hits and struck out seven as 4). ment. He stayed with the family of teammate "I talk to him (Brandon) a lot about different two out. he matched MU junior starter Due to snow, Madonna's Eric Robinson, who hails from Foxboro. situations," Dan said. "We have a close rela- In Game 2, Madonna lost a Sean Maher (6.1 innings, scheduled home opener "It's been fun, a good atmosphere," Naurato tionship. We talk on the phone every day." tough 2-1 decision to fall to 11- one earned run). Both teams against Rochester was post- said. "People are just nuts, they're wild there Naurato, who plans to major in business at 6 and 1-1. scored in the fourth. Madonna poned until 2 p.m. Thursday; for the Patriots, the Red Sox. I'll still root for UConn, can only wonder now what might have The host Warriors (13-11,1-1) took a 1-0 lead when senior the Crusaders hopefully will the Lions, but the Pats are right up on the been if he hadn't returned to the game in high scored a run in the bottom of third baseman Pat Kenny (2- be able to play Sunday's sched- same scale." school. the eighth on a two-out single for-4) singled, stole second and uled 1 p.m. conference double- UConn finished 13-21-3 overall this sea- "I'd probably be going to school somewhere, by Dan Cody against MU came in on an error. header against visiting Siena son, including a 11-14-3 record in the Atlantic working on my degree," he said. senior reliever Carl McDevitt Indiana Tech came right Heights at Hitch Ballpark in Hockey Association losing in the quarterfinal Now he gets the best of both worlds. (Canton) to bring home pinch back against Maher, with Livonia. round of the playoffs to Sacred Heart. runner Brad Gettelfinger. leadoff batter Cody (2-for-4) Naurato will continue to train in Foxboro [email protected] | (734)953-2123' Before that, it was a pitcher's homering. [email protected] The Detroit Ignition used round of the MISL playoffs. two-pointer past New Jersey defense to spark its eighth- The Ironmen scored first keeper Tony Meola to make it straight victory Friday night at as mid-fielder Tim O'Neill 4-2. Compuware Arena. notched a two-point goal just Kyt Selaidopoulus added . The Ignition edged the 42 seconds into the match. an insurance marker for the New Jersey Ironmen, 6-4, to Exactly two minutes later, winners mid-way through improve to 20-7 and retain Jamar Beasley knotted the the third period. He was first place in the Major Indoor contest at 2-all with an unas- assisted by net-minder Danny Soccer League standings. sisted net-finder. Waltman. 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We have a Last year's overall record: 17-15. young team with a strong work ethic. I'm hopeful we Notable losses to graduation: Hilary Antal, Amber can work hard and become a league contender." Division race despite losing four starters to gradu*; Hoiod, Julie Lewandowski, Chelsea Wydick. WAYNE MEMORIAL ation. Leading returnees: Jordan Kerr, Sr. SS-P (second- Head coach: Wayne Woodard, fourth year. Longtime Charger assistant coach Lou Kuratko- team All-Area); Paula Guzik, Jr. 2B (second-team All- League affiliation: WLAA (Western Division). Area); Taylor Kerr, Soph, 0F-1B; Sarah Krakowiak. Jr. Last year's overall record: 3-23. takes over in the varsity dugout for Meghan Misiafe, 0F-1B; Emily McShane, Sr. C; Katie Stodulski, Jr. SS-3B; Notable losses to graduation: none. who resigned last fall to take a similar coaching and Rachae! Elery, Jr. OF; Katina St. Pierre, Soph. OF, Leading returnees: Megan Zuccaro, Sr. OF; Heather :: Promising newcomers: Mackenzie Everson, Fr. Inf.-C; Henning, Sr. lnf.*OF; Jessica Hensley, Sr. C; Virginia teaching position in Florida. Natalie Hiser.Fr.P-lB. Reid, Sr. C-OF; Jessie Harris, Jr. P-lnf.; Colleen Blake, Kuratko returns a quality starting pitcher in T, Kuratko's 2008 outlook: "The Chargers return two Jr. Inf.-OF; Jordan Berry, Soph. Inf.; Taylor Krohn, Jr. P; senior Jordan Kerr, along with catcher Emily senior starters, but a strong and experienced junior Ashley Ringei, Jr. OF-lnf.; Bianca Hayes, Jr. Inf. class offers potential. On the field leadership will be Promising newcomers: Megan Callahan, Jr. Inf.; McShane. "\ a-strength as our team captain (Jordan Kerr) returns Kathy Harris, Jr. Inf.-OF. For two other WLAA members - Westland John. for her senior year. Both of our freshmen, Everson Woodard's 2008 outlook: "With almost everyone Glenn (1-23) and Wayne Memorial (3-23) - it's no - and Hiser, have skills and will have opportunities to back and the addition of Megan (Callahan) and Kathy 1 contribute from the beginning of the season. The (Harris), we expect to be improved. If our pitching an where to go but up. depth of the entire Churchill program has improved defense hold up, we should be better. Our goal is to be Glenn captured a predistrict game and'took and some of the JV players only need experience competitive in every game." to compete at the varsity level. Like all teams in the LIVONIA LADYWOOD Division 1 district champion Belleville to 10 innings league, we hope to improve with each game and be a Head coach: Scott Combs, first year. before falling in last June's semifinal. better team at the end of the year." League affiliation: Catholic League (Central The Rockets, under second-year coach Julie LIVONIA FRANKLIN Division). Head coach: Linda Jimenez, 13th year. Last year's overall record: 13-21. Rogers, return junior pitcher Brittany Holbrook, League affiliation: WLAA (Western Division). Notable losses to graduation: Erin Mclaughlin junior first baseman Stacey Truskowski and sopho- Last year's overall record: 22-12. (second-team All-Area); Notable losses to graduation: Heather Jaroh, Leading returnees: Alyssa Aoramoski, Sr. Inf. (first- more infielder Katie Down. Allison Bonsali.KeiseyGarbutt. team All-Area; .352 ave.; 8 doubles); Kyla Suchy, Sr. C; Wayne will also field a veteran team as pitchers Leading returnees: Brittany Taylor, Jr. C (first-team Abby Blackmer, Sr. 3B; Jess Payne, Sr. RF; Courtney All-Area, All-WLAA, All-Region, All-District; .543 LaValley, Jr. Inf.; Haley Ross, Jr. OF; Jordan Searcy, Jessie Harris and Taylor Krohn both return. batting ave.; 5 homers; 30 RBi; 25 stolen bases); Jr. C; Sarah Stempin, Jr. P; Gina Sykes, Soph. SS-3B; Newcomers Megan Callahan and Kathy Harris, a Briauna Taylor, Jr. SS (first-team All-Area; Ali-WLAA; Aiyssa GietJ, Soph. P-3B. pair of junior infielders, should also give the Zebras' Ail-District; .524 ave.; 26 RBI; 26 stolen bases); Promising newcomers: Jenny Kelly, Soph. 2B; Julie Ashley Geraghty, Sr. IB; Jessica Stailey, Sr. 1B; Lesley Bushart, Soph. 0F-2B; Kim Bartz, Soph. P; Christina lineup a boost. Giacobozzi, Jr. 2B; Natalie Sanborn, Jr. P; Natalie Butkiewicz,Fr.CF-1B. Another area team looking to rebound in 2008 is Polokowski, Jr. OF; Emily Silsbee, Jr. OF; Alecia Combs' 2008 outlook: "We're going back to all the Geraghty, Soph. P; Keely Wilson, Soph. OF. Livonia Ladywood (13-21), which changed coaches basics, stressing fundamentals. We hope to build from Promising newcomers: Jessica Emery, Fr. OF; that attitude from the winter workouts. We're eager after one season. Chelsea Williams, Fr.CF. to turn last year's record around. We want to make Former Kalamazoo College pitcher Scott Combs, Jimenez's 2008 outlook: "Offensively, we'll focus the Catholic League playoffs, win a district and see on 'one pitch' at a time and pride ourselves on having where we can go from there. I like our mix. We haye who has coached in the 10-, 12- and 14-under good at-bats. We will swing at hittable pitches. a lot of balance of seniors, juniors, sophomores. We Compuware summer program, takes the reins from Defensively, we will focus on one pitch at a time have good athletes who play other sports and have playing with great effort. Our pitchers will also focus played travel (softbail). I feel we have a lot of talent. Sara Thiesmeyer. on 'one pitch' at a time, By doing this our chances of We're quietly confident. We'hope they can pick up the Combs, who does scouting for the San Francisco success will improve. system. We want to be able to bunt. We've worked on bunting and slap-hitting 60 percent of the time. TOM HOFFMEYER|STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Giants and coached baseball at both Novi and "We moved Brittany Taylor from the center field My assistant coach Carl Noyick is a great hitting and position to catcher. The big question is if freshmen Northviile, is optimistic as well despite lost a pair of •infield coach who worked with me at Compuware." Chelsea Williams can plug the hole left by Taylor. If Stevenson pitcher Jamie Johnson, fielding a grounder against Northviile in last key players to graduation in pitcher Lauren Taylor so, we will be very strong up the middle. LIVONIA CLARENCEVILLE year's WLAA championship game, went 14-7 with a 2.37 ERA as a junior. and infielder Erin McLaughiin. "Overall, it will be a fun season." Head coach: Joe DeCaire, seventh year. OVONIA STEVENSON League affiliation: Metro Conference. The Blazers return first-team All-Observer first Head coach: Rob Witherspoon, sixth year. Last year's overall record: 7-19, baseman Alyssa Abramoski, who batted .352 as a League affiliation: WLAA (Lakes Division). Notable losses to graduation: Abby Sochacki Last year's overall record: 19-11. (second-team All-Area), Jenna Mrljak, Kellie Manis, junior. Senior catcher Kyla Suchy also returns. Titles won last year: WLAA, Lakes Division and Public Nicole Lexson, Becky Simpson, Kelly Ouinn. In the Metro Conference, both Livonia Schools of Livonia Invitational champions. Leading returnees: Chelsea Lawier, Sr. IB;Samantha Notable losses to graduation: Janice Sillanpaa, Sr. CF; Lisa Wilson, Jr. Inf.; Brittany Brooks, Clarenceville (7-19) and Lutheran High Westland Hollandsworth, Monica Piekarski. Jr. IB; Charmaine McQueen, Jr. Inf.-OF; Val Sochacki, (7-15) hope to approach the .500 mark. Leading returnees: Jamie Johnson, Sr. P (second- Soph. P; Sarah Beattie, Sr. C; Danielle Maples, Sr. P; team All-Area; 14-7; 2.37 ERA); Kristina Kropf, Sr. Miranda Cummings, Jr. OF. Clarenceville first-team All-Conference pick Abby OF; Lauren Brueck, Sr. C (.985fielding ave.); Laura Promising newcomers: Nicole Adelson, Soph. Inf.-OF; Sochacki graduated, leaving the pitching duties Deacon, Jr. P (second-team All-Area; .337 ave.; 5-3-1; Karinda Cummins, Sr. Inf.; Chelsea Gehan, Soph. P-OF; to younger sister Val Sochacki, a sophomore, and 2.85 ERA; Kathleen Hoehn, Jr. 2B (.298 ave.); Amanda Megan McLaughiin, Fr. OF; Brittany Tallman, Fr. inf.; Paison, Jr. SS (.293); Kristina Vaclavek, Jr. 3B (.280 Danielle Maples, a senior. Izzy Sidon, Fr. Inf.-OF; Kellie Ankiel, Fr. Inf.; Stephanie ave.); Emily Hollandsworth, Soph. OF-P (.311 ave.); Bishop, Fr. Inf.-OF; Reba Bibik, Fr. OF; Taylor Krueger, Fr. Second-team All-Conference pick Charmaine Shelbie Wilson, Soph. QF-C: Tara Sharps, Soph. OF-C; Inf.-OF: Jessica Farner, Fr. Inf.-OF; Rachel Greenwald, Nina Bonanno, Soph. OF. McQueen, who plays both infield and outfield, will Soph. Inf.-OF; Rochelle Haddad, Soph. Inf.; Elizabeth Promising newcomers: Sarah Smith, Fr. Inf.-utility; Sinclair, Sr. Inf.; Anjaiika Lobo, Soph. Inf.-OF. key the Trojans' hitting attack. Becca Zarras, Fr. Inf.-Utility; Katie Bone, Fr, OF-Utiiity. DeCaire's 2008 outlook; "We'll have a good mixture Brittany Taylor Briauna Taylor Alyssa Abramoski Catching may be a big question mark for Witherspoon's 2008 outlook: "I'm very confident of young and veteran players and it looks as though in our team's ability to make routine defensive we'll have a little more athletic team than in the Franklin Franklin Lattywood Lutheran Westland, which returns senior pitcher plays, while returning three very talented pitchers past. With no JV program this year, my coaches and Amanda DeVries, along with senior center fielder I decided to carry a number of young players - six who can challenge opposing hitters during each Kruetzcamp, Soph. 3B-C; Allison Guse', Soph. Inf.; League affiliation: Michigan Independent Athletic sophomores and seven freshman. We will have to do a Kara Jackson and senior shortstop Stephanie at-bat. The skill level and knowledge of the game Emily Wilson, Soph. C-OF; Hannah Genig, Fr. IB; Heather Conference (Red Division). lot of coaching and really concentrate on our practice have grown tremendously on the defensive side of Pierpoint, Fr. OF; Alyssa Shirkey, Fr. inf.; Christine Last year's overall record: 14-6. Christiensen for fifth-year coach Paul Guse'. time if we're going to get these players game ready. the ball since the beginning of last season, and we'll Capshaw, Fr. OF. Titles won last year: MIAC-Red champions. (Val) Sochacki is a very promising, young pitcher Next-door neighbor Westland Huron Valley have to continue to grow in order to compete this Notable losses to graduation: Amanda Gruenewald who has really worked hard this off-season learning force's 2008 outlook: "Due to the lack of numbers, year. The question that has to be answered this year (second-team All-Area), Erin Henkel. Lutheran (14-6), the defending Michigan what it takes to become a productive pitcher that 15 total, we'll only have one team, so we really hope is our consistency at the plate. Offensively, many of Leading returnees: Nicole Smith, Sr. SS; Brandy throws strikes consistently. I think we'll hit the bail that won't hurt the development of our young Independent Athletic Conference-Red Division •• the girls have worked harder than ever this winter Nocella, Sr. 38; Emily Helwig, Sr.lB; Sarah Schaffer, pretty well with Brooks, McQueen, Wilson, and Lawier players. Amanda (DeVries) is a solid pitcher, but we champion, lost four-year starting pitcher Amanda by dedicating themselves to weekly hitting practice Sr. C-P; Catherine St. John, Sr. 36; Anna Schaffer, leading the way. Sillanpaa will I have to find a way to didn't field the ball very well behind her last year, since the early fall. The key to the season, offensively, Soph. CF. Gruenewald, but everybody else returns for 11th- get on base for us to use her speed." so defense has to be a priority for us. I think we're is to translate all that training into success against strong up the middle, but the catcher position is some very talented pitchers ihat we'll face this year." Promising newcomers: Paige Sharrow, Fr. P; Kelly year coach Eric Ruth. LUTHERAN HIGH WESTLAND stiil a question mark after JV catcher Emily Palmer Kubinski, Soph. OF; Christina Gutierrez, Jr. P. 1 The Hawks' infield remains solid with seniors WESTLAND JOHN GLENN Head coach: Paul Guse , fifth year. transferred to Alpena. We're still trying to figure Ruth's 2008 outlook: "Pitching is the biggest Head coach: Julie Rogers, second year. League affiliation: Metro Conference. out how to fit ail the pieces together. I won't be too question mark, Paige (Sharrow) is young, but she's Nicole Smith (shortstop), Brandy Nocella (third League affiliation: WLAA (Lakes Division). Last year's overall record: 7-15. surprised if we get off to a slow start because we'll been working hard at it. This is the best hitting team base), Emily Helwig (first base) and Catherine St. Last year's overall record: 1-23. Notable losses to graduation: Rachel Becker, want to see all the girls play in some of those early I've ever had and we'll have good defense behind Notable losses to graduation: Tarra Andersen, Lisa Andrea Guse1, Kristin Smith. non-conference game. Right now this team has pretty her because we bring back the entire starting infield John (second base) all returning from a year ago. Pecorelli. Leading returnaes: Amende DeVries, Sr P; Kara gor>d chemistry [f thai continues and they continue and our cenier fielder. I'm playing for everything Senior Sarah Schaffer also returns at catcher, ic •HOI K narG, we couio surprise some people fins Leading returnees: Bnnsny HoiDrook. Jr. P; Siacey Jackson, if. IF, iiepname i-nrssiensen, Si 5b, uieiiea this year io win the district. We'll ti y to compete fo* •/ear' while freshman Paige Sharrow penciled in to take Truskowski, Jr. IS; Katie Down, Soph. 2b-39. Plunkett. Sr. OF: Megan Bollinger, Sr. OF. the conference, bu; (Taylor) Baptisi Park and (Novi) Promising newcomers: Megan McGrew, Soph. SS; Promising newcomers: Emily Whitaker, Jr. 3B-P; WESTLAH3 HURON VALLEV LUTHERAN Franklin Road Christian are the teams to beat, so we over the mound duties. Kristina lanniecello, Soph. C. Cathy Haller, Jr. 28-SS; Carla Kryzske, Jr, 3B-0F; Mary Head coach: Eric Ruth, 11th year. hope to finish somewhere in the middle." • See capsule outlook of area girls softbail teams. The cost is $160. 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Rewarding op- Apply within: FOUR POINTS AW Transmission Engineering portunity to join a top prop- and insurance billing is pre- Frankies, 31268 Ford Rd. APPOINTMENT SETTER INTERVIEWS running digital printers & fin- (AWTEC), located in PLY- erty management team. ferred. Benefits offered. Garden City. Wed. April 2, 5pm to 7pm ishing grapfiics. Sign or relat- Ideal for anyone who can't MOUTH, is an award winning, Fufl time, benefits included. Fax: {248} 443-0913 Sheraton inn. Detroit Metro ed exp req'd. Email resume: BARTENDER/WAIT STAFF get out to work. Work from industry leader in remanufac- With Exp. Exciting part time 21111 Haggerty Rd. in Novi, [email protected] Days, fart-Time home PT, schedule pick- turing of automotive transmis- resume to 734-4536050 DENTAL RECEPTIONIST position (approx. 30 hrs} for 1st Floor Forum. doctors office in Southfieid. Golf benefits. Brae Burn ups for Purple Heart. Call sions, with a commitment to Positive, calm, mature, peo- • Work Evenings Mon. - Fri, Golf Course in Plymouth. 8800 Wickham Rd. quality and equipment stan- SOCIAL WORK ple-person to manage front Immediate opening. Excellent 9-5, M-f. 734-728-4572 • Cleaning Banks/Office 8ldgs Office Assistant, FT Romulus Ml 48174 dards that is unsurpassed in foster Care Worker, MSW or desk. Skills include schedul- wages, Fax resumes immedi- • Cleaners $8-9/hour Carpet company seeking reli- ing, insurance billing, collect- ately to: 248-350-3245 • the automotive industry. MA in Psychology, with COOKS ASPHALT PAVING COMPANY • Supervisors $12-14/hour able, highly motivated, detail ing fees & exceptional cus- LMSW certification required. Part/Fatl-Time, Days Weil established co. seeking Call 800-434-4120x387 Now hiring: oriented person to assist in tomer service. Must have, Due to Increased sales and DETROIT location. Excellent Golf benefits. 8rae Burn Screwman, Raker & Dump to confirm • FRONT DESK billing/payroll for installation dental software exp. Dentrix Full 5 Part-Time for OB-GYN an expansion of the busi- benefits. Apply to: Golf Course in Plymouth. Driver. Experience & drivers www.thetrutfiaboutcleaning. • BARTENDERS department. Carpet installation preferred. Knowledge of office. Experience required. license required. CDL-A ness, AWTEC seeks team-ori- Holy Cross 734-453-1900 com • NIGHT AUDIT knowledge a PLUS, but not chairside assisting helpful. Call Beverly: w/med card & asphatt experi- ented, dependable individu- Children's Services-10 mandatory. Candidate must be Part-Time. Farmington Hiils. ence required for driver, •SHUTTLE DRIVERS als who would lilts to enjoy: 8759 Clinton-Macon Rd, proficient in Excel w/accurate Fax resume to: 248-932-7734 Health insurance, dental, 401K CONTROLLER (P/T) Clinton, Mi 49236 ASSISTANT MANAGER For non-profit community the- data entry skills, strong per- Weeded for a busy Garden City Subway, just outside down- & paid holidays. Apply at • $iO.50/hr + shift premium atre. Responsible for all Apply in person: www.hccsnet.org sonality, clerical ability & be Cosmetic-Dermatology town Northviile. Competitive K & B Asphalt: 734-722-5660 • Planned work hours are aspects of fiscal operations 2pm-5pm, Mon-Fri. excellent at multi-tasking. rlelpWanted-iedieal Practice. Clinical experience wages. Call to set an appoint- 7:00AM- 3:30PM Swim Pool Plumbing & including payables/ receiv- Competitive salary + benefits. required FT/ PI ment, (248) 349-6070, ask for • Raise after 90 days ables, bookkeeping, manage- Hotels Construction Fax resume: BILLING CLERK Penny • Quarterly & Year end Please email resume to ment reporting and analysis, Must be 13(+). Swim pool exp. Full & part time. Medical bonuses [email protected] 1. Warehouse banking, staff support, gov- NIGHT AUDITOR req'd. Full time. B&B Pools billing and data entry. Apply in • 100% company paid 2. Drivers/Sales: ernment reporting. Must have person at Detroit Bio Medical MioiCflLASSitANf Help Wanteri-Sales Experienced, 11prn-7am, heaith/dentai/optical 734-427-3242 COORDINATOR Drive Cargo van/ Box truck, min. 2 yrs. related exp,; BA in 23955 Freeway Park Dr., 1 b!N For Rochester Hills family accounting preferred. Skills Fridays & Saturdays only. • Vacation/holifiay/sick pay Full-Time Broker/Coordinator request ciearn BMV record Please apply within: for auto transport. Proficient S/10 Miie & Grand River practice. FT/PT, exc pay & should include MS Excel, • Tuition reimbursement benefits, 1 yr, axp. necessary. 3. Order Taker: Private early childhood center in Excel, Word & Outlook. 60 Word proficiency; exp. w/ • 401 k with company match Contact Ron: (248)850-1532 good communication skills QuickBooks and MS Access 30847 Flynn Dr. in Troy. Full/Part-Time. ECE wpm. Ability to mutki-task, Full time. Valid Ml dri- Apply at: desirable. Send resume, w/ Romulus, Ml 48174 AWTEC-HR Degree or related fiefd problem solve under pres- ver's license necessary. 10711 Northend Ave. salary requirements, to 14920 Keel St. required. MAEYC Accredited. sure, friendly & positive atti- Full-Tlma. Exp. in EKG, PFT, & Must pass physical & Ferndale, Ml 48220 Stagecrafters No Phone Ceils, Please Plymouth, Ml 48170 Email resume to: tude, prefer exp. in logistics. injections. Must have excellent drug screen. 'Apply in 415 S. Lafayette Fax: 734-454-1091 Lake Orion. Resume to: computer skills, 248-649-8060 person only, Mon.-Wed,, Royal Oak 48067 [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] I.CGffi or Fax: 248-649-8057 Mar. 31-April 2, attn. Treasurer, or email • VETERINARY ASSISTANT [email protected] EOE ' Usad Vehicle Dept, Contract Management Donaldson Animal Hospital is Ho Calls Accepted Slackwell Ford Services company has Imme- looking for a full-time Help 1'L';I i ite (I-Dfiiit.il MORTGAGE PROCESSOR 41001 Plymouth Rd. diate openings for part-time Full Time. Exp Req'd. Familiar Veterinary Assistant to join E of Haggerty janitorial cleaners at an ele- w/ Wamu, CW, Citi, DU, LP, our growing, professional Clinical position mentary school in theCalyx Point. Work with owner family. Wonderful- owner, for Novi office. Good clini- Do you want to join a pro- Farmington area. Experience a in productive small office. great doctors, & exceptional cal skills, injections, vitais, AUTO SALESPERSON (M/F) staff. Generously flexible hrs. fessional team where your Excellent opportunity to grow plus. Must be able to work Base + Ciosed Loan Bonus' Full or part time. Experience triage, etc. Salary com- Mo prior sales experience nec- No nights or Sun, hrs. ENVIRONMENT... co-workers are cooperative, with company. Farmington evenings and weekends. Fax resume: 248-344-0016 in dental office needed, Must mensurate with experience. essary. We offer training, a fun COME SEE WHAT self motivated and willing to Hills Celebrity Booking Agency Friendly, energetic, customer Please fax resume to be positive, up-beat, people Send resume to: Box 1880 environment and excellent get the job done? is seeking personable full- service oriented individuals OUTBOUND CALL CENTER Julie: 248-3914570 oriented, and able to multi- o e rs sum e@h o i n eiown 1 if e, GO m income potential. Fax rsstime time employees for telemar- need only to apply. Please call REPRESENTATIVES or apply in person: 2681 S. task. Farmington area office. to Eugene at: 734-946-0084 At DFCU Financial keting & coordinating events, Mary at 248-538-1235 Livonia area. No sales exp. Lake Orion 48360 Fax resume to: or Call: 734-946-0011 Corns grow into a carser We are hiring part-time necessary. Must have clear (248) 474-0052 Exp, preferred but not req. where you can utilize your employees for our branch speaking voice. F/T. Fax resume to: 248-855-5972 clinical expertise in multiple offices and our Call Center Email: caryn® Mon.-FrL 9am- 5pm. Reliable, friendly and profes- $8- $10/hr. to start, ways. BCBSM offers a sional medical assistants Michigan's fastest growing ceiebrilyplacementsefvices.com B2B firm seeks an accom- A progressive comprehensive chance to self direct your Margaret: 734-237-3455 a subsidiary of ETNA needeo for our pain manage- window 8 siding company has plished individual or consult- dental team is looking for a work and grow your busi- Supply, is looking for a mig ment predicts in Novi/ immediate openings in the ant to develop, write & impie- caring, highly skilled Clinical ness skills with the poten- mfi11 >vsb marketing content welder with a min. of 2 yrs f FanTiingi'jn HHis and Hoys! Canvassing Dept Looking for Cash handling artf product Assistant ! you are self-man- I'll' L U \i 1 •--. II £1 y u .U V k.' fj J J I(U \wv. Ktttirees ivelcoms. that drtves traffic and expsnence or comparable Oafc rvhCiiTiuiTs i '.'ear ^nica; clean-cut, responsible, moti- sales. Goal oriented sates circulating a siatewide peti- schooling certificate. Full aging, 'BK? initiative, aniiei .veekands w evenings with experience and s ciemonstsai- experience required, 734-7B6-3759 salss Experience require - 4 pare weli snd follow througn. the cbiiity io be exposed to vated individuals Base *• com- yr. college degree and at least tion. Must bs a Ml resident time, 1st Shift, competitive ed ability to work we): in s interne six week paid train- give us a cahi. Exc. salary, the brightest and the best mission, full-time only. Only t yrs in internet marketing 800-283-6139 pay and benefits. Apply a! highly-inotivaifca team envi- ing mandatory. Class 29949 Beck Road, Wixom. benefits and continuing edu- while rendering excellent ronment Must be ciotgrriSE serious applicants apply. SE Micmgart area. Driver will 5 web optimization . Excellent begins Monday, May 5th. Ml. Mo phone calls please. cation. Call (248) 474-0224 service. service focused ana able to Steve Garnett: (734) 334-0544 Must be available to work be using co. van. .Ability lo lift writing & computer skills. Full $14.80-S36.00+/tir, manage high volume patient Brian Brooks (734) 748-9790 Mon-Fri. 9:15am-6:30pm, up to 50#. Neat appearance or part time. Send resume Diimujasiswitf [email protected] Federal hire/full benefits flow X-ray sxpe;i8ncs 3 pius Saturday 9:15am-2:30pm, and good driving record a Downtown Birmingham. Exp ti No Experience, closed Sun. p Rft openings Apply on-line at or send, fax Accepting applications must. Morning shift available top-notch assistant who 1-800-370-0146 X243 Great hrsVgreat pay. Must Work from home or email a current resume through April 16,2008. starting promptly at 6am. 20- JANITOR, FULL-TIME wants top pay. retirement & with cover ietter and salary 30 firs par week. $10 per hr., Exp. required! Apply at: have own vehicle. Must be medical benefits. Must be a Property Manager for Co-Ops requirements to: Deanna no weekends. Please fax Grand Court available Mon-Sat. Paid train- team player w/ dentistry as a TCPC 844 South Washington, •Needed for Tri-County area. S resume to 734-738-0040. Retirement Community ing. Call: 734-453-9727 career. Established high-tech, Suite 100, Holland, Ml 49423; MUST have 3 yrs. exp. as Co- Openings for telephone 36550 Grand River Ave. quality practice. Fax resume: Fax: 616-548-2678 or email; op Manager, budgeting, con- triage/health education Call Center Duties DIRECT CARE WORKER Fatmington Hills EmploymentTCPG© you're looking for, struction, supervision. Soard HelpWaitod-Olfiee position, Southfieid loca- Customer service and goal WayneWestland area. Attn: Housekeeping procaresystems.com. relations & dependable vehi- Clerical tion, Full-time. Afternoon a new home, a fiew oriented sales, experience Call Mon-Fri. or Fax: (248) 476-7534 cle. EOE, Send cover letter, Shift. Some Sat/Sun and required, intense six week 734-397-6955, 734-595-3253 10 PHONE CALLS PLEASE! Exp. needed. Westiand. paid training mandatory. resume & salary request to: Friendly, flexible, strong listen- Holiday work required. U\ LAWN MAINTENANCE/ Seeking full time, self-motivat- RN license with 2-5 years Class begins late April. DISHWASHER & WAiTSTAFF ing skiils with ability to carry Experienced only. Posting, ed Administrative Assistant experience required. Must be available to work Blue Mile. 545 W. 9 Mile, out direction, Must be organ- Westiand co. looking for proficient in OuiokBooks, Med/Surg, ER, home care, claim follow-up, etc. OB/GYto Mon-Fri. 9:15am-6:30pm. Ferndale. Apply btwn: 3-9, ized S cetail-orierjted. Fax Sat. 9;15am-Z:3Gpm. laborers & foreman. FT or PT. Excel, Office, Word, & Outlook, resume to: 734-522-2436 telephone triage experience practice, 248-946-1990x11 Tues-Sun. (248) 547-6S99 : Accepting applications Must have clean driving for a Lake Orion transport/ or emaii resume: [email protected] preferred. Salary low 50 s. through April 16,2008. record & valid driver's Seasonal Position brokering office. $12 per hr, license. Pay depends on exp. [email protected] City of Birmingham Fax resume to: ' 734-891-8994 For South Lyon dental prac- Case Managers work with Both positions require CDL driver wanted. Must tice. Part/Full-Time (registered patients and providers to 734-522-6114 financial or retail sales have quad axle dump MAINTENANCE PERSON Ttie City of Birmingham is TRAINING PERSON preferred). Highly motivated, ensure that available experience. truck experience. Call Needed to work days or seeking qualified candidates Less than 5 yrs exp. need not enthusiastic team player. healthcare resources are Mike at 734-637-6034- nights. $15/nr. 5+ yrs. exp. for a seasonal Public Works apply. Must nava ability to Busy medical practice in Novi. Fax resume: 248-437-1924 being used in a timely and Complete job descriptions req'd. Working knowledge of inspector position for the 2008 train via the internet & phone. Multi-tasking, exc. office cost effective manner, Mi available at commercial, electrical pneu- construction season. Duties Excellent pnone & computer skills, & pleasant demeanor RN license with 3-5 years DRIVER matic & hydraulic systems. will include, inspection of road skills a must. Must be a self Friendly, approachable, flexi- Resume; jjmdpc@ao! com dfcufmancial.csm experience required. Home Full & part time, afternoons. Must have own tools. Please and underground utilities con- starter. Salary, benefits & ble, balanced ego/ iow mainte- or caii 248-9.74-6020, Care, Case Management Apply in person at arty Retirees welcome. Apply in fax resume to 734 354-0310. struction projects in progress, 401k. Farmington Hilis. nance personality, 'positive DFCU Financial preparation and recording of people person w/chairside experience required. Parson Detroit Bio Medical. Send resume to 248-489-0986 Experienced, part time, for Branch Office engineering sketches and assisting and front desk expe- Hospital discharge planning 23955 Freeway Park Dr, i busy OS-GYN offica fax Credit record in good Well rounded, experienced inspection reports, and other CLERICAL/DATA ENTRY rience, Must possess strong preferred. CCM certification UK-S/10 Mile & Grand River. listening skills, ability to carry resumgto: 248-477-1613 standing required. maintenance person needed related duties. We are Ladies & Gentlemen preferred. Salary mid 50's. out direction, be organized and for several locations. Must be seeking Ladies & Gentlemen. DRIVER/CHAUFFEUR detail-oriented. Great office! NURSE PftACfmONiR8T Requirements; high school Don't worry- no exp, neces- E.O.E. for company executive in knowledgeable in electrical, Part time. Farmington Hills. Oakland County. Must have plumbing and general home diploma, or equivalent, pius sary. We will teach you all you need to know, Email resume Fax work history or resume to: resume to: good driving record, knowl- maintenance. Must be able to additional education in civil Cable Sales/Installs to: [email protected] 248-788-0941 edge of tri-CDunty area, be wilt- move heavy furniture, appli- technology or related field; 5 Planned Parenthood is look- Phone: 1-800-335-5443 Ing to work fluctuating hours, ances and be physically fit to or more years experience in ing for FT Nurse Practitioners. and have some computer Municipal Engineering an/or Midwives or PAs for our [email protected] lift large items. Must have Communications Full time with experience for skills. Medical and 401 (k) plan Public Works, including instal- Detroit, Livonia and Brighton own work vehicle & toofs. FT. general practice. No evenings CA8EGIVERS, PART-TIME available. Send resume to: lation of sewer, water main, sites. Experienced in women's Applications accepted Mon-Fri or weekends. Livonia Retirement Community Exp. preferred. Plymouth, and street paving projects; health. Autonomous posi- Dan Boycott 9am-2pm. 33014 Five Mile, Call 248-347-4250 seeking nurse applicants for Canton & Westiami. Comfort knowledge of CAD, GIS, and Company located in tions. Excellent compensation PO Box 953 Livonia 734.422.1020. Plymouth, Ml seeking regularly scheduled part time Keepers: 734-771-7404 Bloomfield Hills, Ml office software preferred; State DENTAL ASSISTANT and benefits. Emaii: motivated and energetic midnight shift and on call posi- Fax 734.422.7401. of Michigan Water Distribution Fuil-Time for Rochester Hiils [email protected] CARPET 43303-0S53 individual for a full-time tions for all shifts. Stable-staff credentials preferred. Equiv- general practice. CLEANING ASSISTANT Communications Pleasant working environment Must have outgoing EAGLE LANDSCAPING & MAINTENANCE TECH/ alent combinations of educa- Call: 248-352-6400 Competitive wages & benefits. SUPPLY REDEC TECH tion and experience will be personality & good opportunity in health care Call or apply in person: internal Medicine Practice in SALES PERSON Seeking yard person/laborer. Muirwood Apartments nas considered. Ability to work driving record. Drug services. A self starter, Woodhaven Retirement West Bloomfield is looking for For neavy duty truck parts. Must be dependable and a great career opportunity Independently and good com- Part time for Westiand office. test required. No. exp. with strong communication Community Office Manager. Past Office Exp. req. Weekdays, benefits. hardworking. Apply within available for maintenance munication skills required. , will train. and organizational skills Experience required. 29867 Wentworth Mgr exp is must. Exp with Call: 734-437-9254 20779 Lahser, Southfieid. tech/redec tech. Position Caii 734-729-2286 required; experience in Livonia, Mi 48154 Microsoft Office - Word, requires the basic knowl- Highiy competitive hourly rate, fleet dispatching preferred. Excel, Outlook, etc. Com-peti- CASHIER/CUSTOMER Engineer edge of plumbing, electri- based on qualifications. App- Phone 734-261-9000 Candidate must be profi- tive Salary ana1 Benefits Help Wantecf-Domestic SERVICE PERSON cal, carpentry, HVAC, appli- lications will be accepted until Fax 734-261-9003 Senior Engineer cient with Windows based offered. Fax resumes to for garden center Must be ance repair and redecora- April 18, 2008. Applications A word to the wise, Farmington Hills, Ml programs and be able to (248) 479-0301 motivated & personable Apply: tion of apartment homes are available at the Human j) when looking for a Perform engineering consul- type 40 wpm. Excellent Eagle Landscaping & Supply plus snow removal. Main- Resources Department, 151 J',!"JA great deal check the tation; review and analyze benefits offered as well for SH/hr. Full time. Young hand- 30779 Lanser Soutnfieid tenance position requires Martin, Birmingham, 48009; PT position. Mon., Wed., Fri., customers' product specifica- this immediate opening. icapped adult needs compan- on-call rotation. Excellent or www.ci.birmingham.mi.us. 2:45-7:30pm; Sat, 8:45- Immediate openings for in ion & carsgiver. 248 991-3850 "\ tions & coordinate with parent salary, health and dental 1:30pm. Must be highly moti- When seeking Send resume and salary Westiand/ Canton area. company design engineers. insurance, 401K program The City of Birmingham is an vated, well organized and pos- out the best history to: Need exp. or will train LPN or CNA - Energetic S BS in Mechanical Engineering w/company match. Apply equal opportunity employer sess ability to muitl task. deal check out Recruiting Coordinator those w/ retail exp. Great Compassionate To care for plus 1 yr. exp. req. Resume: at 35055 Muirwood Dr, seeking qualified minority and Willing to train the right per- the Observer Huron Valley Ambulance salary/ commissions/bene- 56 yr old active woman in Hwa Seung Detroit Networks, Farmington Hills, Mi 48335 white applicants, witfsout re- Personable, for Farmington son. 27527 Joy Rd., half & Eccentric Classifieds! 1200 Stats Circle fits/401k. EOE Rochester rtome starting May lnc.,27300 Haggerty Rd. #F26 or fax 248-473-8555. EOE gard to race or other protected area. Part time. Fax resume: block W of Inkster Rd. Ann Arbor, Ml 48108 Call 1-80S1-248-22SS 1, Salary and hrs. negotiable. V 1-800-579-7355 Farmington Hilis Mi 48331 status. (248) 474-0052 734-522-5501 Call 248-670-8488. Save tiine 3JHLCI money, CalI:800"579»SELL(T355> or visit our website: "It's all cthozit results! Paee B5 (*> Sunday, March 30,2008 The Observer S Eccentric Newspapers www.hometownlife.com Hugh Gallagher, editor. (734) 953-2149. [email protected] Reconnect users of computer In commemoration ofNational Save ; Bob from Novi e-mails that he has just entered with Your Vision Month, Michigan Optome^ric middle age. He is looking for some tips on how Association doctors are alerting Michigan to avoid a heart attack. residents about computer vision syndrome, Bob, sudden death is the first symptom a condition which occurs after extended use in one-third of people with heart disease. with acorhputer or other video displays such as You could be jogging, relaxing, even smartphones or PDAs. driving when a fatal attack hits! New Computer vision syndrome can be diag- information shows vigorous exercise nosed through a comprehensive eye examina- once a week dramatically reduces your tion by an optometrist. Symptoms of computer chances of having an vision syndrome include dry eye, eyestrara, attack. A study of more neck and/or backache, light sensitivity and than 21,000 men shows fatigue. These symptoms can result from indi- those who did not exercise vidual visual problems, poor workstation con- were seven times more figuration and improper work habits. likely to die from sudden More than 82 percent ofAmerican s fre- cardiac arrest. To get quently work with a computer or a PDA, '•* the maximum effect, according to the American Optometric you should work out Association's 2OO7 American E^e-Qsurvey, Peter's regularly. Those who which identified Americans'attitudes and Principles exercise irregularly have behaviors regarding eye care and related more adrenalin and issues. Supporting this, a recent Omnibus Peter Nielsen that can trigger fatal survey commissioned by the AOA showed 42 heart rhythms. Training percent of respondents spend three or more intensely once a week can hours a day in front of a computer or handheld prepare your heart for sudden stress and device. that can help prevent sudden death. Pre-existing, uncorrected vision problems like farsightedness and astigmatism, inade- Jim from Royal Oak e-mails that he has been ' quote eye focusing or eye coordination abilities, hearing about circuit training and wants more and age-related eye issues also contribute to information. computer vision syndrome. Jim, circuit training involves a series "Working at a computer requires a great of exercises performed with little or deal of eye movement and eye focusing," said no rest in between. You can set up a Dr. Amy Crissman, MOA Primary Care circuit routine using a combination of Committee chairwoman. "This constant free weights, machines and calisthenic refocusing effort stresses the eye muscle lead- exercises. You perform each exercise with t ing to computer-related vision problems. a pre-set amount of reps, and then- move Additionally the AOA Omnibus survey reports on. Circuit workouts can be complex and that 78 percent of Americans do not have their get harder as you progress. computer monitor positioned at the correct Another popular type of workout is height which is below eye level. Since comput- priority training. Priority training is er vision syndrome impacts so many people, similar to circuit training except you do we are passionate about educating Michigan several sets of the same exercise before residents during National Save Your Vision moving on to the next station. Fitness month." experts are split as to which system works According toMO A doctors, Michigan resi- best. A good way to proceed is to check dents should follow these guidelines topreven t with a personal trainer so, you can get , .*• or reduce eye and vision problems associated your priorities straight in choosing the Beverly Price with computer vision syndrome: workout that is right for you! Have your vision checked regularly. Prior to age 61, adults should have a comprehensive If you have a health or fitness question you eye exam every one to two years or as recom- would like answered in the Observer & Eccentric mended by an eye doctor, and annually after Newspapers, e-mail Peter through his Web site that age. Vision and eye health can change www.peternielsefi.com. Contact him at Peter BY LINDA ANN CHOMIN have to change your relation- rapidly and frequently, particularly as one ages. Nielsen's Personal Training Club in West Bloomfield OSE STAFF WRITER ships with others, or with money Having one's vision examined on a regular, or Nielsen's Town Center Health Club in Southfietd. Vogaand group support or overworking before changing timely basis is important to maintaining over- Stacie Larabell was a compul- your relationship with food." all health and for preventive reasons. sive overeater until she sought limit the amount of time you continuously help from a therapist who rec- Wednesday, Apnl2, av& runs MINDLESS EATING use the computer. Practicing the 20/20 rule ommended seeing Beverly Price, seven weeks in Royal Oak Alice Subia had been chubby (look away from the computer every 20 min- a registered dietitian and yoga since childhood. She's always utes for 20 seconds) will minimize the devebp- teacher. Larabell especially cred- Information: been aware, "she eats a little too ment of eye-focusing problems and eye irrita- Obstructive sleep apnea its Price's workshops for making much." After taking the work- tion caused by infrequent blinking. : 11 a.m. to noon Monday, March 31, presented by St. her stop and think before reach- 390-4150 for details about work- shops Subia changed her eat- Check the height and arrangement of the Mary Mercy Hospital at the Northville Community ing for food. shops or DVD. ing patterns and is "very aware computer. MOA optometrists suggest more Senior Center. Speaker is Gayle Young, R.PS6.T, Price developed the program when she eats." She appears in comfortable computer viewing can be achieved St. Mary Mercy Hospital Sleep Disorders Center. after noticing patients were hav- Price's new DVD. when the eyes are looking slightly downward Registration required. Call (248) 349-4140. ing more success dealing with Reconnect 'It's been helpful. I did get Optimally, the computer screen should be 15 to Recovery, Inc. eating disorders after taking the some insight. I kept a food jour- 20 degrees below eye level (about 4 or 5 inches) The support group meets at 10 a.m.. Wednesdays workshops which combine yoga nal of how much and when I ate, as measured fromth e center ofth e screen and at Prince of Peace Church, Walnut Lake Road and with self-reflection in a group was I standing, sitting, rushed. 20 to 28 inches fromth e eyes. Green, West Bloomfield. Recovery, Inc. is an inter- setting. On the other side of the page I Check forglar e on the computer screen. national, non-profit, self-help community based Larabell started overeating as vvould write down what I was Windows or other light sources should not organization that helps people with nervous and a teenager and later realized it experiencing at the time, was I be directly visible when sitting in fronto fth e emotional disorders reduce their suffering and was anxiety causing the behav- bored or angry to try to put the monitor. When this occurs, turn the desk or improve quality of life. Call Martha Paul at (248) ior. Price's recently released why and what together, why computer to prevent glare on the screen. 682-9362 or send e-mail to marthapaul@sbcglobal. DVD, Reconnect with Food ... I'm eating and what I'm eating," Reduce the amount oflighting hi the room net. Unplugged, makes it possible for said Subia, who grew up in The to match the computer screen. A smaller light The self-help meetings in Livonia run 7:30 Larabell to fit the, program into Netherlands and now lives in can be substituted for a bright overhead light or p.m. Monday St. Matthew's Methodist Church, a busy schedule. In addition to Huntington Woods. adimmer switch can be installed to give flex- 30900 W. Six Mile; 1:15 p.m. Thursday, Mt. Hope working full time as a technolo- Subia continues to do yoga ible control of room lighting. Turn three-way Congregational Church, 30330 Schoolcraft, and gist at a University of Michigan three to five days a week, but bulbs to the lowest setting. 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Rosedale Gardens Presbyterian genetics lab, Larabell does spin- she's still working on changing Keep blinking to minimize the chances of Church, 9601 Hubbsrd. For information, call (313) ning (indoor cycling) and takes her eating patterns. For break- developing dry eye when using a computer. 561-2521 or visit www.recovery-inc.org. No charge, weight training classes four to Reconnect with Food is an eating fast, she had cereal with yogurt Blinking keeps tile front surface of the eye contributions collected. five days a week. disorder recovery program which and fruit,' but skipped lunch and moist. Volunteers needed "Yoga can be physically chal- combines yoga with self-reflection instead ate a few cookies. "Viewing a computer screen is different than For Camp Discovery for children with epilepsy lenging. The point is to move in a group setting. "When I go shopping I defi- reading a printed page," said Crissman. "Often (June 29. to July 3), at Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor through the discomfort," said nitely look at ingredients. I buy the letters on the computer screen are not as Center in Augusta, northwest of Kalamazoo. Larabell of Canton. "She has since 1984. "It's self-reflection very little that is packaged or precise or sharply defined, the level of contrast Volunteer training from experts on epilepsy and you hold the poses longer than that you don't get in a group processed," said Subia. "I watch ofth e letters to tile background is reduced and camp procedures Saturday, June 28. Free room/ normal. It teaches you to relax therapy session. It's a way to lis- fat intake, whether it's high in the presence of glare and reflections on the board. For information/application, visit www. through the discomfort. Over ten to others. Sometimes listen- fiber. We eat a lot offish, ethnic screen may make viewing difficult." epilepsymichtgan.org, call (800) 377-6226, option 1, time you realize you can deal ing to others brings those ah-ha dishes like Middle Eastern or Testing for computer vision syndrome, with Ext. 231, or send e-mail to sdarroch@epi!epsymichi- with this. I can overcome this. It moments. Negative behavior talk Oriental. I cook with legumes special emphasis on visual requirements at the gan.org. helps you with food issues. The is not aloud. We do talk about and some grains, brown rice, computer working distance, may include tak- Discover Your Life's Purpose second part is a group discussion messages you've learned grow- couscous." ing apatient history to identify existing symp- 10-week class began March 13, runs 7-8:30 p.m. with all different types of issues ing up, but don't dwell on them. Price covers nutrition in the toms, any general health problems, medica- Thursdays at Sanctuary Chiropractic & Wellness — anorexia, bulimia, overeat- It's more to understand what you workshops. Larabell learned to tions taken, or environmental factors that may Spa, 35275 Plymouth Road, Livonia. Presented by ers. You realize it's a common do, not to blame. Blaming keeps eat several small meals through- be contributing to computer vision syndrome. Carol Spennachio, ND(c), MA, Call (734) 422-8444 to thread. It's all how you cope. She you in your victim story." out the day. A typical breakfast Measuring visual acuity toasses s the extent register. Cost $150. creates an awareness of what The moving meditation of is whole grain cereal with soy to which vision maybe affected. you're thinking, an ability to stop yoga helps deepen the reflection. milk. Larabell's main meal is A refraction to determine the appropri- UPCOMING yourself in the moment, ask how 'Toga opens up your heart. lunch. She eats whole foods,n o ate lens power needed to compensate for any Balancing hormonal system am I feeling, what am I going You hear things on a deep level. white sugar. refractive errors including nearsightedness, Healthcare seminar to learn how to restore balance to do about it? I'm not going to Studies have shown that medita- "We do know what we eat farsightedness, astigmatism (vision condi- to your hormonal system 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 2, grab food." tion can act on the area of the affects our brain chemistry," said tions that cause blurred vision due toincorrec t with Dr. William H, Kari, D.C., who has over 27 years brain making rational decisions. Price. "A lot of the food contrib- focusing power of the cornea, the clear front of experience helping people get well-through INNER-REFLECTION It curbs impulsive behavior utes to depression which many cover of the eye), or presbyopia (a vision condi- holistic methods, at the Civic Center Library in Price doesn't give advice or changing your brain a,nd whole of these women suffer from. tion in which the crystalline lens ofyour eye Livonia, 32777 Five Mile, east of Farmington Rd. No interpret emotions during the body chemistry," said Price. "The They should avoid foods with loses its flexibility making it difficult to focus charge. Call (734) 425-8588 to reserve a seat. workshops which consist of an first step to changing is aware- artificial sweeteners, ingredients on close objects). Bocce for Bucks hour of yoga, an hour of talk. She ness, what is going on besides you can't pronounce, low fat junk Testing how the eyes focus,mov e and work A fund-raiser for Visiting Nurse Association of merely starts the group sessions just my food behavior, how this foods. 1OO calorie things in a together. To obtain a clear, single image of Southeast Michigan 2-6 p.m. Sunday, April 6, at by asking a question. extends to all areas of my life. It bag have a lot of chemicals and what is being viewed, the eyes must effectively the Palazzo di Bocce in Orion Township. Featuring "It's primarily for people who really isn't about food. What are no nutritional value. They're not change focus,mov e and work in unison. indoor bocce tournament play, Italian dinner have struggled with food issues, you hungry for — self-esteem, eating enough foods like fruit, Using the information obtained from these fare, folks songs by the Italian American Cultural body image and weight issues, self-acceptance, love? Food is vegetables, whole grains and tests, along with results of other tests, an Society's Coro Italiano, silent auction and more. tried this diet, that diet," said just filling a void. My biggest legumes." optometrist can assess the presence of com- Prizes will b'e awarded to top teams! Tickets are Price, who has been counseling challenge is forcing them to look puter vision syndrome and provide specific Guest $100; Patron $150; and Benefactor $200. Call individuals with eating disorders at their issues. Often times you lchomindhometownlife.com I (734) 953-2145 treatment options. For more information, visit OAP,\ QfJ-Qf,(\0 nr vkif www una nrn Observer S Eccentric! Sunday, March 3O:; www.hometownlife.coin BY ED WRIGHT trailed just 5-4 when captain Andrew Fournier a date with the Rangers. Azevedo while Timmins received helpers from OBSERVER STAFF WRITER tipped in a goal with 11:15 left in the third The winners whistled 55 shots at Whalers T. J. Battani and Yannick Weber. period. goalie Jeremy Smith, who had one of the best The Rangers nearly took a 3-0 advantage, The 2008 Ontario Hockey League playoffs But Kitchener punched its ticket to the seven-goals-allowed nights a netminder can however, a Weber goal at the 15:32 mark was proved to be short and sweep for the defending Western Conference semifinals by scoring bang- have. reviewed and waved off when the replay official' champion Plymouth Whalers. bang goals with less than five minutes to play. The Rangers' balance was on display the ruled the net had been knocked off its moorings The Kitchener Rangers, who play eerily simi- Kitchener earned the OHL Western entire night as seven different players scored before the puck crossed the goal line. lar to last season's Plymouth titleists, capped a Conference's No. 1 seed by cruising to 53 regu- goals. Amazingly, none of the net-finders were Plymouth pulled to within 2-1 with 7:05.to go four-game, first-roun^ sweep, 7-4, Wednesday lar-season wins and just 11 losses. scored by OHL leading scorer Justin Azevedo. in the first when Jordon O'Neill secured a pass night before a Spring Break-decimated crowd at The precursor to the Whalers' early playoff Kitchener set the tone early when Mikkel from Joe Gaynor in front and ripped the puck the Compuware Arena. exit came during the final week of the regu- Boedker and Scott Timmins staked the Rangers past Kitchener goalie Josh Unice. Plymouth played shift-to-shift with the lar season when a three-game losing streak to a 2-0 lead in the game's opening three min- The first period ended with the Rangers hold- slick-skating Rangers for most of the night and dropped them from a No. 5 seed to No. 8 — and utes. Boedker was assisted by Nazem Kadri and ing a 17-7 edge in shots. 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Western, 3:30 p.m. ' Tuesday, April) Salem at Franklin, 3:30 p.m. Churchill at Garden City, 4 p.m. Stevenson at Canton, 3:30 p.m. Lutheran South at Huron Valley, 4:30 p.m. John Glenn at Wayne, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 2 Saturday, April 5 Garden City at Franklin, 4 p.m. Franklin Patriot Relays, 9 a.m. N. farmington at John Glenn, 4 p.m. GIRLS TENNIS Romulus Summit at Clarenceville, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 1 Thursday, April 3 Clarenceville at Thurston, 4:30 p.m. F.H.Harrison at Churchill. 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 2 Friday, Aprii 4 Garden City at Wayne, 4 p.m. Verizon Wifeless exclusive Dearborn at Franklin, 4 p.m. Thursday, April 3 Belleville at Wayne, 4 p.m. John Glenn at Garden City, 4 p.m. Riverview at Clarenceviile, 4:30 p.m. Ladywood vs. R.G. Shrine Ply. Christian at Luth. Westiand, 4:30 p.m at Schoolcraft College, 4 p.m. Saturday, April 5 Southfield-Lathrup vs. Clarenceville (all double-headers) at Livonia's Bicentennial Park, 4:30 p.m. Bellevilie at Franklin, 11 a.m. Friday, Aprli 4 Farmington at John Gienn, 11 a.m. Farmington at Churchill, 4 p.m. Ypsiianti Lincoln at Wayne, 11 a.m. Franklin at F.n Harmon, 4 p.m. GIRLS SOFTBALL Wayne at Ypsiianti Lincoln, 4 p.m. Monday, March 31 Redford Union at Clarenceville, 4:30 p.m. With, ftiw I-yt activation Wayne at Wyandotte, 4 p.m. Saturday, April 5 Renaissance at Clarenceville, 4:30 p.m. A.A. Pioneer Quad Meet, 8 a.m. Tuesday, Apr!! 1 Hiv. Gab;iel Richard Invitational, 9 a.m. Call anyone on any network Garden City ai Churchill 4 p.m. BOYS GOLF Wednesday, April 1 Thursday, Apri! 3 Franklin at A.A. Huron (2), 4 p.m. Ffl'iOwsfrt^kCup 8"3Pd !l> Stevenson at Allen Park, 4 p.m. Friday, April 4 John Glenn at F.H. 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This offer is subject to change and may be withdrawn at any time. Charter One Is a division of RBS Citizens, N.A. Sunday, March 30,2008 .COM The Observer & Eccentric Newspapers Hugh Gallagher, editor. (734) 953-2149. [email protected] www.hometownlife.com I know Grams is still here for the ride 'm having a crisis of confidence because my biggest fan has stopped I reading this column. For the first time since Mom's the Word began four years ago with a story about Jackson wanting to dress as Dora the Explorer for Halloween, I'm finding it nearly impossible to share details about my kids and my efforts to parent them. I keep stopping mid-sentence, fingers hovering above the key- board, to ask myself, "Who cares?" Grams used to. Grams taught me to read, she helped publish my first book — with cardboard and Scotch tape at age 5 —and she's been Mom's applauding every word the Word I've put to paper ever since. But three months Rebecca ago she died — a merci- Kavanagh fully quick death at the ripe old age of 94 — and my muse is gone. When she was alive, Grams was never far from my thoughts as I brainstormed topics and crafted phrases. If I happened to type a passage I considered particu- larly inspired, I'd smile, imagining her reaction. My husband is one of those people who lost all of his grandparents before he was out of middle school, so I know how fortunate I am to have known and been loved by my grandmother well into my adult life. I feel blessed many times over that Grams met and delighted in my children, her great-grandchildren. My younger brother, who is weeks away from his wedding, cannot say the same, and I suspect that it breaks his heart. At midnight on deadline day for this column, it dawned on me in an Oprah "aha" moment why the preceding hours had been so painful. Each new paragraph was another tooth pulled, and once I'd done my spell-check and hit "save" for the last time,' I hasn't at all happy with what the Herculean effort had yielded. For the first time, it felt self-indulgent to write about my mommy woes and exploitative to diss on the kids. BY HUGH GALLAGHER instead to do several half-hour documentaries, Since Grams died, I haven't had any OBSERVER STAFF WRITER beginning with Kelly and Turner. trouble writing about the auto industry "They were the super couple for a long, long or education — the projects that help pay orty years ago, George Romney — father time in town," Castelnero said. He said they the bills and the BY LINDA ANN CHOMiN daylong series of performance - administrative professionals STAFF WRITER on five stages is free. n Ware expects she'll sing Midge Ellis absolutely loves FESTIVAL CONCERT songs from Monear's new CD Five metro Detroit chap- Hills. Keynote Speaker is the old tunes like Moonlight What: A benefit concert spotr not only at the benefit concert ters of the International Chris Scharrer, President Serenade, Always and Street lighting Ths Cliff ftoaF Quartet April 13, but the festival in Association of Administrative of New Paradigm Solutions of Dreams so she's especially *№ vocalist Barbara Ware July. Professionals (IAAP) join and Executive Director of looking forward to the April 13 Ware, a Southfield resident together for the fourth Leadership Oakland. When: 3-5 p.m; Sunday, April 13 concert to benefit the Michigan performs Always, I Wish I annual seminar on April 24, The 8-9:30 a.m^ breakfast Jazz Festival. Where: DiPoRio Room m the Knew, and/'m Confessin''on in celebration of the 2008 buffet precedes Scharrer's Vocalist Barbara Ware joins VisTaTecb tester at Sctiooicraf t. the Monear CD that came out Administrative Professionals speech. For questions, contact jazz pianist Cliff Monear and College, 18^00 Baggerty, livonia in January. Ware has six CDs Week. The event is open to the Patricia Zachos at (734) 462- his quartet for an afternoon of Tfcfcets: $15, call (248)474-2720. of her own including her latest, public. Registration informa- 4548 or pzachos ©schooicraft. music that features selections Proceeds will heip put on the " Time Was which includes tunes tion can be found on the Web edu. from Monear's new CD, At the ' Michigan Jazz Festival Sunday, like Old Devil Moon with the site at www.iaapmichigan.org. Administrative Professionals End of the Day, Nick CalandrOj Cliff Monear Trio. She's been Click on Meetings & Events. Week is sponsored by IAAP July20, at Schooicraft College bass; Sean Dobin, drums and singing professionally for about, This year's seminar: Dorothy, to recognize administrative Chris Collins, reeds revisit 10-years. You're Not in Kansas Any professionals for their con- . standards from years gone by Schpolcraft College in Livonia. "The festival is all the best More... Beyond the Yellow . tributions to their employers. on the CD. "We do three fund-raisers a of the local jazz artists, jazz Brick Road to Success, opens Sponsoring chapters are the 'It's a fund-raiser for the year. We have musicians fees of lovers, people who know the with registration and a ven- Macomb (Sterling Heights), festival," said. Ellis of Livonia. over $20,000." music, people who've loved jazz Barbara Ware of Southfield joins The dor showcase 7:45-9:30 a.m. Oakland County (Royal Oak), Ellis serves on the committee The fund-raisers make it for years," said Ware. Cliff Monear Quartet for a concert Thursday, April 24, at Glen Tri County (Southfield), West that puts on the Michigan Jazz possible for the committee not to raise funds for the Michigan Jazz Oaks Country Club, 30500 Metro (Farmington Hills), and Festival Sunday, July 20, at to charge admission. The entire [email protected] | (734) 953-2145 Festival. W. 13 Mile, Farraington Western Wayne (Livonia). PIONEERS thing he'd say. and Turner, 76, is a love story Kelly and Company, That "She was the power behind broadcast daily across metro chemistry didn't work. Turner "Now loud (sTop loud?" FROM PAGE C1 the throne," Castelnero said. Detroit. Their story is told by replaced Bell and off-screen To protect your hearing, foliow these "She could keep Lou in check. themselves,, still handsome Chemistry became on-screen tips from the American Tinnitus Cavanagh went from friend to When Lou went on a tangent, and still playfully digging at magic. Association: enemy in a rapid andhighly she could always rein him in." each other from their home "Marilyn has this glamor- • If noise is too loud for you to speak publicized feud. in Florida; their former col- ous image, but you didn't get . at a normal conversational level and Gordon's abrasive style was A TV LOVE STORY leagues at WJBK-TV (Channel this sense that Marilyn was be heard, you should .wear earplugs, off-set by his model-beauti- Kelly and Turner were 2) and WXYZ-TV (Channel 7) above everybody else. She was move away from the noise source, or ful and calm wife, Jackie, another couple who brought Jerry Hodak, Doris Biscoe and someone you could talk to/ Dr. Karissa L. Jagackl better yet, turn it down. who sometimes gently chided the ups and downs of their Ray Lane; and others. Castelnero said. licensed Michigan • Take earplugs to amusement parks Gordon. She sat next to him on relationship to the television "They were like normal Kelly and Turner give an Audlologtst each show, occasionally raising audience. folks," Castelnero said. honest account of their failed and concerts - and wear them! You a skeptical eyebrow at some- The story of Kelly, now 80, Kelly was brought to Detroit first marriages and their wilf still be able to hear. Earplugs cut out 15-20 as a newsman at WJBK. romance. Kelly and Company decibels of loud sounds. Turner was one offive weathe r became a model for such later • Wear earplugs or protective earmuffs when using a "girls" at the station. In a bid national shows as Regis and power lawn mower, power tools and noisy Arthritis Today to become the No. 1 news sta- Kathie Lee (now Regis and household appliances, like a vacuum. JOSEPH J. WEISS, M.D. RHEUMATOLOGY tion, WXYZ grabbed Kelly, Kelly) and, even, Oprah. They • Read the labels for noise levels on appliances, 18829 Farmington Road Hodak and Jack LeGoff from combined serious talk, frivo- children's toys and any product that generates Livonia, Michigan 48152 WJBK. Soon Kelly was uneas- lous features and even a little < sound. Phone: (248) 478-7860 ily sharing news billing with song and dance. To see if loud noise has damaged your hearing, Bill Bonds. "John was willing to dress come to our office today!! ACHING MUSCLES "Jack LeGoff and John Kelly up and come out and be the Experiencing muscle aches is common. All of ys at some time, have either done too much strenuous effort or because of circumstances such as moving furniture or carrying a too heavy worked together very, very guinea pig for whatever it suitcase, felt muscle soreness the next day or perhaps even longer. well. They complemented each was," Castelnero said. "They The muscle aching I want to discuss is of a different magnitude. The aching that requires a other," Castlenero said. "With could laugh at themselves and physician's evaluation lasts for days, is present on both right arid left sides of the body, and often Bill, it was very different. It (showed) not a lot of serious- is both above and below the waist. That is, the aching involves your shoulders and your legs. was competitive." ness. Some would look on it as Muscle aching that lasts for weeks may also bring on fatigue, depression and disrupted GET ONE FREE fluff, but I looked on it as a lot j sleep. • Biscoe tells an amusing When you bring the muscle problem to Die attention of your doctor, do not expect him to story of how Kelly and Bonds of fun." respond with a ready answer and an immediate prescription. Prolonged muscle aching has many would stack pillows to look Castelhero said he would causes including fibromyalgia, an untoward reaction to medications, particularly those drugs taller on camera. be interested in doing simi- used to treat high cholesterol, and a number of viruses. In addition, an autoimmune disease, HEARING CARE, Inc. polymyalgia rheumatica, is common in older adults, as is another autoimmune condition, "There was a lot of friction lar documentaries on other Audlology and hearing aids polymysoitis. between them. As John says, Detroit celebrities in TV, radio Sorting out the possibilities often takes time. Each medical cause for muscle aching has its 'Ooooh, ooooh those were the and sports, but first he wants own therapy, so your doctor must move logically before prescribing therapy, days/" Castelnero said. to gauge the public reaction. The bright side is that ones he has established your diagnosis, the Eherapy he recommends is reliable. 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The Michele Phillips of Livonia is 32777 Five Mile, east of work is one.of the newly elected president of Sharon Rees of Redford (left); Susie Sherman-Hall, Pleasant Ridge, and Farmington Road. more than 100 the Detroit Panhellenic Alumni Judith Stewart, Livonia recently attended a tea in honor of Micheie Phillips, There will be more than 100 showcased in Association. the new president of the Detroit Panhellenic Alumni Association. watercolors, oils, acrylics, and the Livonia photographs by more than 20 Artists Club of the club's members. Artists Spring Exhibit will also be demonstrating. Saturday- This is the club's 47th Sunday, Annual Art Exhibit. April 5-6, at raise Admission and refreshments the Livonia are free. Civic Center For more information, call Library. Marge Masek at (734) 464 6772. Members of the Detroit In 2007 three $750 scholar- college campuses and alumni Panhellenic Alumni ships were given away. groups as well. Alumni as well Association recently a tea to This year the spring lun- as college groups give annually honor Michele Phillips, their cheon will be held at 11 a.m. to their chosen charities. HOWE new president. Phillips lives in Saturday, May 3, at St. Joseph Lifetime friendships are Livonia. Banquet Center, 26440 Ryan, formed when one belongs to a The association meets seven Warren. Tickets cost $30, call sorority. When the girls gradu- months a year. A spring lun- (734) 464-9297. ate from college they give time cheon in April or May raises The mission of the associa- and money to their communi- money for girls' scholarships. tion is to promote Greek life on ties. ht for 'Les Miserables' Dream Players Productions uprising in pre-revolutionary Actors should come prepared of Project DayDream opens it's France, provides a compel- with a headshot or 5-by-7 pho- 2008 theatrical season with ling story line that continues tograph; one Broadway style auditions for the epic musical, to thrill audiences all over the song to perform and sheet Les Miserables. world. music in the correct key. It's now the last call as audi- Project DayDream founder An accompanist will be pro- tion spaces are filling up fast and artistic director, Tiffany vided. with teenagers from all over Victoria Sims, is looking for Auditions are by appoint- the Detroit Metropolitan area talented teen performers ment only and will be held at eager to take part in a student ages 12-19 to audition for this Our Lady Queen of Martyrs production of the show. once-in-a lifetime theatrical School in Beverly Hills. Call Alain Boublil and Claude- experience. Les Miserables (248) 219-7644. Michel Schonberg's score filled is an ensemble show loaded Performances will take "place with popular works such as On with roles for male and female the final weekend in June at My Own and One Day More, actors as well as plenty of Birmingham Groves High combined with Victor Hugo's stage-time for supporting roles School. Tickets go on sale mid- classic novel of a student and chorus. May. 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She talents of children and adults with disabilities. shirts. is a 2002 graduate of Grand Performers with mental or physical challenges In addition to sharing their talent on stage, Rapids Christian High School. \ workshops are invited to participate. they will be encouraged to participate in hands- She graduated in 2006 from The 17th festival will be held 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on art, music and movement activities. The VSA Calvin College with a bachelor Friday, April 25, at Renaissance High School, arts of Michigan exhibit of works in a variety of of science degree in nursing. The Visual Arts Association Detroit, and 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April mediums will also be showcased. She works at Christ Medical of Livonia is offering spring 26, at Clawson High School. Performances VSA arts of Michigan/Southeast, an educa- Center in Oak Park, 111. in the classes ranging from figure could include, but are not limited to vocal and tional affiliate of the national John F. Kennedy intensive care unit. drawing to painting at the instrumental music, dance and drama. Center for the Performing Arts, provides oppor- The future groom is a Dickinson Center, 18000 Deadline for application is Wednesday, April tunities for individuals with disabilities to the son of Jim and Nancy Newburgh, between Six Mile 9. Call Festival Coordinator Connie Lott at develop through the arts. Vermeulen of Plymouth. He Andrie Trading Co. in Chicago and Seven Mile in Livonia. is a 2001 graduate of Canton and works on the floor of the Classes run from four to High School. He graduated in Chicago Mercantile Exchange seven weeks in length and 2005 from Calvin College with trading S&P 500 options. range in cost from $60 to $110 a bachelor's degree in business. A June wedding is planned depending on whether or not He is a derivatives trader for for Grand Rapids. the student is a member of the association which meets six Check us out on the Web every day at hometownlife.com times a year. The annual fee is $25. Spring classes include paint- Holoweski-Choate ing with Audrey DiMarco Andrea Holoweski Terry (April 3 to May 22), fig- and James Choate, ure drawing from a model with Jr., both of Lake Lin Baum (May 12 to June 23), Orion, plan to wed drawing (all levels) with Baum in November 2008. (May 13 to June 17), and cre- The bride-to-be, ative painting in watercolor or formerly of Redford, oil with Marj Chellstorp (May is the daughter 7-28). ofKimberlyand Back by popular demand is John Burling of a three-day painting workshop Fowlerville and on flowers that bloom in spring William and Liz with Edee Joppich Wednesday- Holoweski of Friday, April 16-18. Chellstorp Milford. She earned a BAA a BBA in integrated supply offers more flower and garden in photography from Central matrix management from painting practice in a 2-day Michigan University and a Western Michigan University workshop Thursday-Friday, bachelor of fine arts degree in and currently is employed as May 29-30. BARBARA C. HAMMER graphic design from Wayne a sales representative/consul- For more information, visit Age 69, Southfield, MI, passed away State University. tant at a Detroit Construction www.vaalart.org, send e-mail March 25, 2008. Thayer-Rock Her fiance, formerly of Troy, company. to [email protected], or call Funeral Home, Farmington, MI. is the son of James and Mary The wedding ceremony will Laraine Walowich at (734) Choate of Troy. He earned be in Troy. 838-1204. tology, hospice, business. It's a nice feeling that AUCTION someday these students that you're supporting FROM PAGE C1 may help your family out," said Cleary, director ELAINE E. KALBFLEISCH FRANKLIN MCCOLL of special events. "They are our future. We're Age 84, of Stuart, FL, died March HURSLEY, JR. abstraction." investing in our future by supporting scholar- 18th at her residence. Born in Detroit, Age 82, died March 27, '1 wanted to place them in the hands of some- ships. Michigan she has resided in Stuart 2008, surrounded by his fam- since 1984 moving here from ily at his home in one who would admire them and for students to "This year I'm excited because the event has a DONALD S. IMPELLIZ£ERI Birmingham, MI. She was a home- Birmingham. Mr. Hursley get a break," Semivan said. "Many times it's the spring theme, Spring into the Future, and we're maker & a member of Mariner Sands was bora October 2, 1925, in Detroit, only way a student can come here." highlighting our students and highlighting Age 56, of Shamong NJ passed away Chapel in Stuart. Her memberships Michigan to Franklin and Madeleine our Franciscan values. We're having a simple at Fox Chase Cancer Center in included Mariner Sands Golf & Hursley. Frank was awarded the The art department isn't the only area of the Philadelphia PA on Saturday, March Country Club, in Stuart Clinton Bronze Star for Outstanding Bravery university contributing to the April 11 auction meal, putting words out — peace, justice and 22, 2008 after battling cancer for eight Riverboat Club & The Old Club, both for his service in the U.S. Army during at Laurel Manor Banquet & Conference Center reverence — on the tables. It's very uniquely years. He was born October 12, 1951 in Lake St. Claire, Ml. She also WWII. He married the catch of his life, in Livonia. Student ambassadors will be serving Madonna University. It's what we're all about." in Detroh MI, the son of Donald J. attended Michigan State University. Lois Theisen in 1947 in Detroit. While and Caroline Impellizzeri. In 1969 Surviving is her husband of 53 years, attending the University of Detroit, he as greeters. Later, music education major Nancy The evening features hors dbeuvres, dinner Don graduated from Our Lady of Harold M. of Stuart. Her two sons, began a 50+ year career in engineer- Zhao sings Chosen by the Lord while sign lan- and entertainment in addition to live and silent Sorrows, Farmington ML He lived in Kirk Kalbfleisch of Whitefish, MT, ing. He always took pride in his guage major Brittany Harper signs the lyrics. auctions of items ranging from a 10-day stay Gaylord MI as a young adult and Stephen Kalbfleisch of Stuart, her English and Scottish heritage, which Zhao has performed with the Chamber Singers in a house in St. Lucie West, Fla., to a three- loved the outdoors. He worked for daughter: Marilyn Kaski of led to his many interests, including lit- many years'in the house truss/panel Marysville, MI, her two sisters, erature, fly-fishing, pipe smoking, golf of the Michigan Youth Ensemble and taken night condo getaway in Myrtle Beach, S.C. "We manufacturing business in both Waters Audrey Ash of Tallahassee, FL, and early American history. As a fly- part in rehearsals with the Ann Arbor Opera have Detroit Tigers tickets with a jersey signed MI and Hainesport NJ, working his Donna Ward of Naples, FL. and is fisherman, he was an active member of Theater. Harper has experience interpreting by Carlos Guillen, a (Felician Sisters) Mother way up from the manufacturing floor also survived by five grandchildren & Trout Unlimited, a conservation organ- religious songs and has performed at Lions House tour and dinner for six on campus, a day to the technical and sales departments. 11 great-grandchildren. Memorial ization. Throughout his life he thor- After his 24-year career with one com- Contributions may be sent to Mariner oughly indulged his passions for books Club events and the American Sign Language with Sen. Glenn Anderson in Lansing for up pany came to an end from the plant Sands Chapel, 6500 SE Congressional and authors. He reviewed theatre and Studies talent showcase. to six persons, a Livonia police car ride along shut-down, he continued to work in Way, Stuart, FL 34997. Online guest books for the Birmingham Eccentric Ann Cleary believes Madonna's mission to and lunch with chief Robert Stevenson, who's the building industry with previous book can be signed at www.heaven- Newspaper, and authored his own col- instill Christian values, respect for diversity a Madonna grad, a very special one-of-a-kind cowqrkers that went on with their own called.com. A Memorial Celebration umn, "Letters From America" for the companies. He is survived by his wife, will be held on Saturday, March 22 at Journal of the exclusive Fly-Fisher's and commitment to others is a good reason dinner with five of your closest friends and Elizabeth (Bunni), of 27 years; his 2 PM at Mariner Sands Chapel, Club of London, England for twenty to support scholarships to the Catholic and (university president) Sister Rose Marie Kujaw.a daughter, Cynthia (26); his son, Brian Stuart, with Dr. Bill Weimer, officiat- years as an honorary member. His Franciscan institution in Livonia. at Bacco Ristorante in Southfield donated by (23); his grandson, Timothy (3) and ing. Inurnment will be in Acacia Park favorite authors included Dickens, "We're raising funds for scholarships for Norm Nickin and Judge Kathleen McCann," two granddaughters, Stephanie (4) and Cemetery, Southfield, MI. Shakespeare and C. S. Lewis, to name Jennifer (2), all residing in New Arrangements have been entrusted to just a few. He belonged to book and deserving students. We're helping students Cleary said. Jersey. He was preceded in death by Martin Funeral Home & Crematory, poetry clubs, including The Oxfordian prepare for careers in services like nursing, his father, Donald J. of Gaylord MI. 961 S. Kanner Hwy. Stuart, FL. Society, Sherlock Holmes Society, teaching, criminal justice, social work, geron- [email protected] | (734) 953-2145 . • He is also survived by his mother, Jane Austin Society, and in his later Caroline of Elk River MI; his brothers: years served on the board of the Thomas of Texas, Anthony and Chad Michigan Hemingway Society. His of Michigan, and Steve of Florida; and favorite novel was Dickens' Great his in-laws, Jack and Bev Irelan of Expectations. His greatest devotion Michigan, to . A memorial mass wilt was to his wife and family. God Save be held on Monday, March 31,2008 at AH-you-can eat-pizza event to the Queen! Mr. Hursley is survived by 11:00 a,ra. from St. Mary Cathedral, his loving wife, Lois and his children, Gaylord MI. Father Stephen Reckker, Paul, Gregory, James, Frank HI a life-long friend, officiating. The "Mick", Timothy (Jeanie), Ann family will receive friends at the Wilson, Mary Hursley, Carole benefit Capuchin Soup Kitchen church on Monday beginning at 10:00 Hursley-Richards and Duncan. He is a.m. Burial will take place at Otsego also survived by his grand-children, Lake Township Cemetery, Gaylord Sarah, Scott (Kim), Kathleen, Joe, Livonia, Farmington Hills, Bloomfield Hills, Additionally, its Earth Works organic gar- MI, laying him to rest forever near his Kelle Rose, Reilly, Patrick, Holly, and Royal Oak are just four of nine Buddy's den produces 6,000 pounds of vegetables for favorite hunting area as a young adult. JOHN A. STOOPS Evan and Dylan Hursley; Ian, Dustin Age 86 born in Benzie Co., Michigan and Sean Wilson; Kelle Ann and Pizza locations hosting the annual Slice for Life Detroit'shungry, and educates the community MARTHA GRACE REETZ - resident of Plymouth, passed .away Jefferson Richards and great-grand- Event from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday, April 7, in regards to sustainable relationships between March 25, 2008. Loving husband of children, Elodie and Liam. Funeral at March 27; 2008. Age 74. Beloved wife with proceeds benefiting the Capuchin Soup human beings and the earth. Beverly. Dearest father of Martin Holy Name Church, 630 Harmon, Kitchen. With the purchase of an event ticket of the late Bravis Allred and Robert (Char), Gwendolyn (William) and Birmingham, Monday 10am. .Friends In addition to dining on Buddy's award-win- Reetz. Loving mother of Patricia Brent (Debbie). Also survived by five may visit at church beginning at 9am. patrons may dine-in and enjoy all-you-can-eat ning pizza and salad, families will be assisting Pomathy, Paul Allred, Phillip Allred grandchildren, nine great-grandchil- Visitation at Lynch & Sons Funeral two-topping pizzas and salad or carry-out a 4- the Capuchin Soup Kitchen in feeding the hun- and Charlotte Potes. Dear grandma of dren, two sisters and several nieces Home, 1368 N. Crooks Road square two-topping pizza or an individual sized gry, while the kids are being entertained by the Jennifer Kauftman, Amber Logan, and and nephews. A Funeral Mass was (Between 14-15 Mile Rds.) Saturday Hiram Early. Dearest great-grandma offered on Saturday, March 29,2008 4-8pm and Sunday 2-8pm with Antipasto, Greek or House salad. team from 2clowns.com, who will be visiting of Chelsea Early, Bailey Early, Ronny at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church Reflection, Sunday at 6pm. Memorials For 32 years Buddy's has been partnering Buddy's dine-in locations throughout the day. Simmons and Hiram Early. Grace's - Entombment at Glen Eden appreciated to Capuchin Soup ashes will be taken home to with the Capuchin Soup Kitchen to feed those Tickets may be purchased from the Capuchins Cemetery followed. Memorials may Kitchen, 1820 Mt. Elliott Ave., less fortunate in Metro Detroit. Founded in in advance by calling (313) 579-2100, ext. 201, or Livingston, Tennessee to be with fam- be made to Marywood Nursing Care Detroit, Michigan 48207-3496 or Holy ily. Arrangements by Neely-Turowski Center, 36975 Five Mile Road, Name Catholic School 680 Harmon 1929, the Capuchin Soup Kitchen provides food, at the door of any Buddy's Pizza on April 7- All Funeral Home, Canton Chapel. Livonia, MI 48154. To share a mem- St., Birmingham, Michigan 48009. clothing, and spiritual counsel to those in need. participants can also register to win one eight- www.neely-turowski.com ory with the family, please visit Frequently preparing and serving 2,000 meals a square Buddy's pizza every month for a year. www.vermeulenfuneralhome.com day, the Capuchin Soup Kitchen also distributes Tickets are $15 adults, $10 seniors, $6 chil- DONALD J SPROGELL household items and operates a shower pro- dren (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and $15 adults, $15 Age 80, a long time resident gram, food pantry, and children's tutoring and seniors, $6 children (4-10 p.m.). For a list of of Plymouth died March 14, 2008 at Northview Manor in art therapy program. locations, visit www.buddyspizza.com. Grand Rapids, MI. He was born December 9, 1926, in Saginaw, MI. He was the son of Frank T Sprogell and Helen' (Donnelly) Parisian offers coupons for donating clothing to Goodwill Sprogell. He was pre-deceased by his beloved wife Jeanette and his sister Dorothy Sprogell Rademaker. He When you've lost Clean out your closet by April tions support local Goodwill apparel coupon, with minimal leaves his brother Frank T Sprogell 7 and receive coupons toward Industries job training and exclusions, for each donated and sister-in-law Janice of West a loved one, place Hartford, CT, his niece Mary Anne the purchase of new merchan- career, services for people in the item. The donated clothing Rademaker McKeiver (Leonard) of your notice on our dise at Parisian stores. During community who are having a and textiles will be sold in Grand Rapids, MI, his nephew Joseph website and in the semi-annual Goodwill hard time finding a job. local Goodwill retail stores. Rademaker (Cindy), nieces Katherine S Elovich (Stephen) of West Hartford, Sale, customers can donate Customers can drop off Revenues will help fund job CT, Sarah Sprogell of Freeport ME, clean, gently used clothing and donations at all Parisian stores, training and other programs and Mary Frances S. Kenslea home textiles at participating or at participating Goodwill for people with disabilities, (Timothy) of Needham MA. Don was locations. One coupon is given stores and donation centers welfare recipients and other job a veteran of the U S Army of the in every edition of. Occupation in Germany following your hometown per item donated. All dona- and receive a 20 percent off seekers. WW II. He graduated from Michigan State University. Cremation has taken newspaper. place and a memorial service will be held in May. 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Lin il 1 i>u| i ii • ii loni i bun- i- ,| , I, L>| 1 i C6 (CPWReGc) Observer & Eccentric \ Sunday, March 30,2008 H0MET0WNLIFE.COM www.hometownlife.com REUNIONS Clarencevills High School 1 p.m. in the banquet room in the High School class of 1958 for 50 year Class of 1988 Plymouth Denny's on Ann Arbor reunion. Contact: Nancy, (313) 535- A reunion is being planned for the Road, east of I-275. Anyone inter- 8777 or [email protected]. summer of 2008. Trying to reach as ested in more information can call Livonia Franklin many classmates as possible. Send Gary Simon at (734) 751-4101 or send Class of 1969 contact information to Dale Weighill [email protected]. 'A reunion is in the pre-planning i\KuH [email protected]. Class of 1989 stages. For more information, con- Crestwood High School Need classmates to register tact Kathy Nisun at (248) 363-5679 Class of 1968 online with names, addresses and or e-mail: [email protected]. A 40th class reunion Oct 4,2008. e-mait addresses to Pauia at gch- Livonia Stevenson For information, contact Gail [email protected] and Class of 1978 Goodall Welch 313-937-3477 or email check out web site at www.myspace. A 30 year reunion, Aug. 16,2008, [email protected]. com/g'chsZOthreunion. at Marriott, 17100 N. Laurel Park Dearborn Edsel Ford The reunion date has not been set Drive, Livonia. Includes 0J, cash Class of 1968 yet. bar, and strolling buffet. There will A 40-year reunion Aug. 2,2008, at Dearborn High School be more information coming soon. Patrick O'Kelly Knights of Columbus Class of 1963 For more information, contact the in Dearborn. For more informa- A 45-year reunion planned Aug. 1, Reunion Committee, Tim Oehmke tion, contact Janet Wszola Robbins 2008. Father Patrick O'Kelley Hall, at (734)637-1002 or-superchargert- -SpQVt CciItt|K All-Sport camp includes a multitude of sports including soccer, at (3-13) 277-1418 or Susan Taylor Dearborn, Contact Betsy Cushman [email protected] flag football, floor hockey, basketball, volleyball, dodge ball and an array of backyard games Szalony at (248) 348-6692. at (313) 565-5972 or ecushman@ Milford High School like capture the flag, kickball, and hide & seek. Plus, enjoy the Carnival of Inflatablesl Dearborn Fordson comcast.com Class of 1978 Class of 1969 Dearborn Edsel Ford Planning a 30th reunion. All Full-Day (ages 7-12): 9 am-4 pm. Fee: $225/week Planning a reunion. Please contact Classes of 1958 interested class members should Half-Day (ages 5-8): 9 am--i2 pm or 1-4 pm. Fee: $i25/week Kathy Nisun at (248) 363-5679 or The 1958 January and June Classes contact the reunion committee as e-mail: [email protected] or Kathy of Dearborn and Edsel Ford High soon as possible. Their contact . Early Drop-off: 7:30-9 am $5/day. Late Piek-upi 4-5130 pm $5/day- Both Early and Late Care: $35/week. Shoebridge @ Klivingston@nu-core. Schools are having a combined 50- email address is: mi!ford78@gmaii. (June 16—August as) com. Year Reunion on Saturday Aug. 2, com. Plymouth High School Fun board games & crafts during extra care time. Detroit Cass Tech 2008 at the Dearborn Country Club. New in 2008! Occasional picnics outside when weather permits! Water Balloon Wednesdays! Class of 1958 Judy Richards Goerke at (313) 562- Class of 1968 A 50-year reunion, Oct. 11,2008. For 9031, [email protected] or Searching for classmates for a details, call Isabelie at (313)882- Shirley Chiado Peters at (248} 348- 40th reunion on July 19,2008. Only Sp&rlS Camps; Soccer, Baseball, Basketball* Basics of Footbath & 4626 and at casstech58.com. 9443, Shirley.peters@villageford. about 63 percent of the class have lacrosse. Learn to play each sport durinff week-long, spavt-spec$fie Detroit Christ the King Elementary net may be contacted for further been located. Contact Sue (Keith) camps. Check www.hvsports.com for dates, times, &fees. Class of 1963 information. Johnson at (734) 451-1048 or con- A 45-year reunion is being planned Grosse Pointe North tact [email protected]. for 2008. Searching for classmates. Class of 1991 Plymouth-Canton high schools HVS Bmketb&ll Camp featuring The reunion date has not been set. Call (800) 677-7800, visit www. . Classes of 1988 Contact Dennis Place at (734) 354- taylorreunions.com or e-mail: info® Plymouth Canton and Plymouth 0223 or e-mail denplace@bigfoot. taylorreunions.com. Salem classes of 1988 20-year com. Jefferson Avenue Cooperative reunion will be held on Saturday, Full-Bay (gam^pm) Camp far ages 8-17* Detroit High School of Commerce Nursery School Aug. 2, at Laurel Manor in Livonia. All skill levels welcome. Class of 1958 January, June and 60th Anniversary Contact cepclassof1988@yahoo. Week cyf 6/23, 7/% and 7/2%. Camp Feet $2Q5/pev&tm. com for more information. Sorry, no discounts apply to these camps. Lindsey Hunter wilt appear August The Jefferson Avenue Cooperative every day of each camp but may not be present for the entire day. Planning reunion for Sept. 13. Call J, Nursery School (JACNS) in Detroit is Romulus High School Wilkinson, (313) 861-0834, or B. King, celebrating its 60th anniversary this Class of 1958 (248) 547-1693. year. A celebration and silent auc- A 50-year class reunion Saturday, CRAFT CAMP Detroit Western High School tion are being planned for Saturday, May 3,2008, at Lakes of Taylor, Tie-dye t-shirts, make jewelry, bird feeders, Class of 1978 May 24. If you were associated . 25505 Northline, Taylor. For details, fragrant soaps & bath salts, sand art & more, A 30-year reunion is planned for with Jefferson Avenue Cooperative contact Al Preis at (734) 697-0092, Nursery School at any time in the Janet Miller at (734} 69.7-7483 or Half-Day Camp: 9am-i2 pm Ages: 5-12 ($i35/wk) Saturday, Nov. 29,2008. For more info, contact Donna Willingham at past, as either a student orparent, Terry Bird at (734) 697-4232. Weeks of: 6/16, 7/7,7/21, 8/7, 8/11 (313) 605-0377 or email reunion- the school is seeking your memo- Royal Oak Kimball [email protected]. ries. For information, email gand- Class of 1988 Garden City High School [email protected], or call the Shields A 20-year class reunion on Class of 1960 family at (313) 822-3211. Saturday, Oct. 4,2008. 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(Copies are available from the advertising department, Observer and Eccentric experience or comparable Newspapers, 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia, Ml 4S150 (734) 591-0900. The Observer and Eccentric safety standards. Call: 248-852-6400 schooling certificate. Full Newspapers reserves the fight not to accept an advertiser's order. Observer and Eccentric Newspaper Drivers: sales representatives have no authority to bind this newspaper and only publication of an advertisement AAM is a world leader in time, 1st Shift, competitive DENTAL ASSISTANT shall constitute final acceptance of the advertiser's order. When more than one insertion of (he same DRIVERS NEEDED the manufacture, design, All positions require a High pay and benefits. Apply at Looking for bright, energetic, advertisement is ordered, no credit will be given unless notice of typographical or other errors are given No Experience engineering, and valida- School Diploma or equiva- 29949 Beck Road, Wixom, reliable Dental Assistant for in time for correction before the second insertion. Not responsible for omissions. Publisher's Notice: All tion of ciriveline systems lent, good written/ verbal Ml. No phone calls please. general practice, w/ 2-3 yrs. real estateadvertising In this newspaper Is subject to ihe Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 which states Required! and related components communication skills, the exp, Full or part time. Call that It is illegal to advertise "any preference limitation, or discrimination", This newspaper will not Get Your CDL in Just a Few and modules, chassis ability to operate a forklift. 248-398-5400. knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby Short Weeks with CRST's Informed that all dwellings advertised In this newspaper are available on an equal housing opportunity systems and forged prod- LOVE MEETING WINDOW CLEANERS Company Sponsored basis. (FR Doc, 724933 3-31-72) Classified ads may be placed according to the deadlines. Advertisers are ucts for trucks, sport util- NEW PEOPLE? Linde offers comprehensive Great hrs./greaf pay, Must DENTAL ASSISTANT responsible for reading their ad(s) the first time it appears and reporting any errors immediately. The , Training. ity vehicles and passen- Team with an organization benefits, and is a union have own vehicle. Must be Personable, for Farmington Observer and Eccentric Newspapers will not Issue credit for errors in ads after THE FIRST INCORRECT 1st Oay Medical per cars, AAM is accept- facility, Interested candi- INSERTION. Equal Housing Opportunity Statement: We are pledged to the letter and spirit of U.S. policy that offers fun work introduc- available Mon-Sat. Paid train- area. Part time. Fax resume; Start Your New Driving ing applications for its dates, please apply at: for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the nation. We encourage and support an ing new residents to your ing. Call: 734-453-9727 affirmative advertising and marketing program In which there are no barriers to obtain housing because Career Todayl Detroit and Three Rivers, community. Work from home. www.bocjoos.com (248) 474-0052 of race, color, religion or nationa! origin. Equal Housing Opportunity slogan; "Equal Housing 866-4Q0-2778 Michigan locations. Great earning potential! EOE M/F/D/V Opportunity". Table III - tllustration of Publisher's Notice. 0E08497250 HelpiWanled-Offiee DENTAL ASSISTANT www.jolncrst.com Opportunities available in Production Positions: Canton and Plymouth. Call MORTGAGE PROCESSOR Clerical Progressive dental practice in CRST VAN The production positions 734-995-2200 axt 239 Full Time. Exp Req'd. Familiar West Dearborn searching for are in machining or AUTO F & I Help Wanted-General {^llHelpWanted-General. EXPEDITED MAINTENANCE PERSON w/ Wamu, CW, Citi, DU, LP, exp'd Dental Assistant. assembly and are in a Calyx Point. Work with owner TRAINING PERSON Fax resume 313-563-1384 Needed to work days or Less-than 5 yrs exp. need not 'three-shift operation. in productive small office. Email: [email protected] EAGLE LANDSCAPING & Responsibilities involve nights, $15/hr. 5+ yrs. exp. apply. Must have ability to CONTRACT CLEANING SUPPLY req'd. Working knowledge of Base + Closed Loan Bonus! Banking numerous duties associ- Fax resume: 248-344-0016 train via the internet & phone, DENTAL ASSISTANT CD. 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Tues., time pay apply online at 1st Floor Forum. adapt quickly, Candidates Well, rounded, experienced Thurs., & 1-2 Sat.s per mo. must be flexible and will- waterwheelsprinkelers.com CLERICAL/DATA ENTRY Do you want to join a pro- • Work Evenings Mon. - Fri. AGENTS maintenance person needed See our display ad. ing to participate in a click on Help Wanted tab. We are Ladies & Gentlemen fessional team where your • Cleaning Banks/Office Bldgs A VERY SUCCESSFUL for several locations, Must be Reply to: [email protected] team environment which seeking Ladies & Gentlemen. co-workers are cooperative, • Cleaners $8-9/hour ENERGY CO. knowledgeable in electrical, OUTBOUND CALL CENTER strives towards excel- Don't worry- no exp. neces- DENTAL HYGIENIST self motivated and willing to • Supervisors •S12-14/hour has limited openings for lence in safety, quality, plumbing and general home REPRESENTATIVES sary. We will teach you all you Part-Time. get the job done? Call 800-434-4120x387 Gas Registration Agents maintenance. Must be able to Livonia area. No sales exp. Absolute Mew Opportunity profitability, productivity, need to know. Email resume 12 Mile & Evergreen. to confirm (Average $25.00/ hr.) move heavy furniture, appli- necessary. Must have clear At DFCU Financial . leadership and problem- to: [email protected] Thurs., Frl. & Sat. $15 per hr's worked www.thetruthaboutcleanlng. No prior experience necessary ances and be physically fit to speaking voice. F/T. We are hiring part-time solving. Call Toni at: 248-353-4747 com Ms. Diamond, 248-594-2341 Mon.-Fri., 9am~ 5pm. Looking for" 10 people, must employees for our branch lift large items. Must have $8- $10/hr. to start. Communications DENTAL HYGIENIST be neat in appearance, wiliing offices and our Call Center CONTROLLER (P/T) Skilled Trade Positions: own work vehicle & tools. FT. General Margaret: 734-237-3455 to learn, reliable transporta- For non-profit community the- Skilled trade positions Applications accepted Mon-Fri Assistant/Dispatch Friendly & caring, to join team in well-established Livonia tion Call Mon. only 10a-6pm. atre. Responsible for all Yard & Service Help require a minimum of 9am-2pm. 33014 Five Mile, POSTAL POSITIONS 2008 Member Relations Company located in Office. 2-3 days. 734-427-4525 248-888-1000 aspects of fiscal operations Duties include but are not lim- eight years of document- Livonia 734.422.1020, $14,80-$36.00+/hr. Reps-Teller Duties Plymouth, Ml seeking including payables/ receiv- ited to: Loading/unloading, ed experience in the trade Fax 734.422,7401. Federal hire/full benefits Cash handling and product motivated and energetic DENTAL RECEPTIONIST ACCOUNTING; ables, bookkeeping, manage- washing and servicing equip- or a qualified journeyman No Experience, closed Sun, salss. Goal oriented sales individual for a full-time Fast paced dental office seeks Bookkeeper ment reporting and analysis, ment. Apply in person at: card. Responsibilities 1-800-37B-0146X243 experience required. Communications a mature, exp'd. Receptionist. BBA, MBA or CPA banking, staff support, gov- Chefs Rent-All include machine mainte- Intense six week paid train- ernment reporting. Must nave PRESSER & LAUNDRY Assistant/Dispatcher Must be organized, have ini- Full Time w/benefits. 2200 E. 14 Mile Rd., Warren. nance and troubleshoot- ing mandatory. Class min. 2 yrs. related exp,; BA in ing within a fast-paced, Person needed. Apply in per- opportunity in health care tiative, exceptional interper- Hartland & NW Detroit Applications available at: begins Monday, May 5th. accounting preferred. Skills three-shift environment, son at: Randazzo Tuxedo, services, A self starter, sonal skills, detail oriented, chetsrentail.com Fax to: (313) 535-4403 or Must be available to work should include MS Excel, Candidates must be high- 33925 Plymouth Rd., Livonia. with strong communication and work effectively within a Email: [email protected] Mon-Fri. 9:15am-6:30pm. Word proficiency; exp. w/ (W. of Farmington Rd), and organizational skills team. Knowledge of Dentrix General Labor - Shop Hand ly motivated, able to work Saturday 9:15am-2:30pm. QuickBooks and MS Access any shift and adapt quick- required; experience in and insurance billing is .pre- Deburring knowledge of tools Accepting applications desirable. Send resume, w/ ly. Candidates must be PUBLIC WORKS fleet dispatching preferred. and valid driver's license. ferred. Benefits offered. ADULT through April 16,2008. salary requirements, to flexible and willing to par- Candidate must be profi- Day Shift - Livonia area. 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Customer service and goal No Cails Accepted seeking qualified candidates oriented sales experience ship & problem-solving. r for a seasonal Public Works Seirl resume and saiarv Western Wayne County required intense &!* week Aft Cori™Li"!t" ; !',;?•' i Billing Specialist QuRii'isd candidates TUS* Inspector position forthe 2008 history to. & Farmington Area psid twining mandatory. seeking groundskeepesVpooi \ Ciass oegins late Aprii. be of legal age and poss- construction season. Duties Recruiting Coordinator Previous experience pre- attendant. Apply in person: Part-Time position avail- Must be available to work Excellent opportunity to grow es at a minimum a High will include inspection of road Huron Valley Ambulance ferred. Must be available FRANKLIN SQUARE able for well-seasoned clin- Mon-Fri. 9:15am-6:30pm. with company. Farmington 28940 Lancaster. Livonia School diploma or GED and underground utilities con- 1200 State Circle on Thursday morning, (verification required), a ic administrator/healthcare Sat. 9:15am-2:30pm. Hills Celebrity Booking Agency No Phone Calls, Please struction projects in progress. Ann Arbor, IVll 48108 Saturday evening/Sunday mechanical aptitude, consultant, Unique oppor- Accepting applications is seeking personable full- preparation and recording of morning, Reliable trans- mathematical skills and engineering sketches and tunity for independent con- through April 16,2008. time employees for telemar- HAIR DESIGNER LEGAL SECRETARY portation. Possible earn- the ability to operate inspection reports, and other sultant or part-time admin- keting & coordinating events. Clientele waiting! Great loca- EXP'D. PT, 10-15 hrs/wk. ings of S4O-$eo per machinery & equipment related duties, istrator to oversee admin- delivery. Some Porch Both positions require Exp. preferred but not req. tion. Opportunity to build in while making fact-based Very flexible. Southfield area. istrative and billing respon- delivery. financial or retail sales Fax resume to: 248-855-5972 Canton. FT or PT chairs avail- decisions. Positions are Resume [email protected] Requirements: high school sibilities of clinic, both in- experience. able. Call 734-981-2227 full-time for all shifts and Mo Collections. Email: caryn® diploma, or equivalent, plus office and remotely. celeb rity p I ace m e nts a rvrces. co m include benefits following Observers Extensive background with Call Toll Free Help Wanted additional education in civil OFFICE Complete job descriptions a certain period of regular medical billing,' insurance available at employment. technology or related field; 5 DAW. 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SE Michigan area. Driver will Electrical- and Plumbing, based on qualifications. App- oriented person to, assist in Hotel Interested candidates ence required for driver. Garden City. Must pass back- be using co. van. Ability to lift Drywail & Painting repairs. Fax lications will be accepted-until billing/payroll for installation may apply online at: Health insurance, dental, 401K ground checks. up to 50#. Neat appearance your resume to 248-356-3509. April 18, 2008. Applications department. Carpet Installation www.aam.com are available at the Human & paid holidays. Apply at: and good driving record a FOUR POINTS knowledge a PLUS, but'not CAREGIVERS, PART-TIME Resources Department, 151 BLUE CROSS BLUE K 8 B Asphalt: 734-722-5660 must. Morning shift available MAINTENANCE TECH/ mandatory. Candidate must be SHIELD OF MICHIGAN - Exp. preferred. Plymouth, Martin, Birmingham, 48009; starting promptly at 6am. 20- proficient in Excel w/accurate AN ALTERNATIVE WORK ASPHALT RAKE PERSON Canton & Westland. Comfort Detroit Metro REDEC TECH or www.cl.birmingham.mi.us. 30 hrs per week, $10 per hr., r data entry skills, strong per- ENVIRONMENT- Experienced. Keepers: 734-771-7404 Your Search Muirwood Apartments has no weekends. Please fax sonality, clerical ability & be COME SEE WHAT Copeland Paving a great career opportunity The City of Birmingham is an CARPET resume to 734-738-0040. excellent at multi-tasking. WE ARE ABOUT! 248-305-6020 8800 Wickham Rd. Ends Here! available for maintenance equal opportunity employer CLEANING ASSISTANT DIRECT CARE ASSISTANT tech/redec tech. Position Competitive salary + benefits. AUTO TECHNICIAN (Certified) Romulus Ml 48174 seeking qualified minority and Must have outgoing Join the team with assisting requires the basic knowl- white applicants, without re- Fax resume: 313-937-1823 Pharmacist-Registered: Brakes, suspension and personality & good special population adults, We edge of plumbing, electri- gard to race or other protected Come grow into a career engine. driving record. Drug will train, $7.50 total plus Now hiring: cal, carpentry, HVAC, appli- status. TRANSPORTATION where you can utilize your 734-261-9150 test required. No exp. good benefits. Livonia • FRONT DESK ance repair and redecora- COORDINATOR clinical expertise in multiple needed, will train. tion of apartment homes ways, BCBSM offers a 248-474-0283, 734-953-8911 - BARTENDERS RECREATION SUPERVISOR Full-Time Broker/Coordinator Call 734-729-2286 734-425-8334 plus snow removal. Main- chance to self direct your Is the « NIGHT AUDIT _South Lyon Rec is looking for auto transport. Proficient tenance position requires in Excel, Word & Outlook. 60 work and grow your busi- CASHIER/CUSTOMER DIRECT CARE STAFF 'SHUTTLE DRIVERS 'for a P/T Programmer. BA ness skills with the poten- on-call rotation. Excellent wpm. Ability to mutki-task, SERVICE PERSON $8,20 wages & benefits. in Recreation or related tial to manage people. No salary, health and dental problem solve under pres- for garden center Must be Must be trained/valid license, field preferred. $10-$14/hr weekends or evenings with Apply in person: • insurance, 401K program sure, friendly & positive atti- motivated & personable Apply: 313-255-6295 ' w/company match. Apply 248-437-8105 the ability to be exposed to 2pm-5pm, Mon-Fri, tude, prefer exp. in logistics. Eagle Landscaping & Supply at 35055 Muirwood Dr, the brightest and the best DIRECT CARE STAFF 2G779 Lahser Southfield Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 ROOFERS-FLAT Lake Orion. Resume to: while rendering excellent PT, for our 3 Assisted Living Hotels or fax 248-473-8555. EOE Commercial roofing firm [email protected] service. Homes in Lake Orion and 8 CENTERLESS quality Group Homes in seeks laborers, exp'd single- Wayne & Oakland Cty. MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN ply roofers & foreman (M/F). Help Wanted-Oentsl A GRINDER Experienced, 11pm-7am, Multiple RN openings Call 248-814-6714 For apartment complex in Email application or resume needed for 1st shift at Fridays & Saturdays only. Work from home Redford area. Exp helpful. All to: [email protected] heavy industrial, mid Please apply within: opportunities available! DIRECT CARE WORKER around handyman (m/f), DENTAL sized manufacturing firm Wayne/Wsstiand area. HAMPTON !NN Benefits available. Fax resume: ROUGE PARK GOLF COURSE in the Brighton, Ml, area. RECEPTIONIST RN Analyst: Call Classiiicils May! Call Mon-Fri. 30847 Flytin Dr. 313-531-2905 MAINTENANCE Must be able to hold 734-397-6955, 734-595-3253 Romulus, Mi 48174 PT. AM Mon.-Fri. Retirees wel- Full or part time. Experience Openings for telephone tight tolerances, 7 year MANAGER come. Free golf. 313-537-4390 in dental office needed . Must triage/health education minimum experience. Direct Care- Make a differ- No Phone Calls, Please to supervise and train for be positive, up-beat, people position. Southfield loca- Competitive wage and ence! Support people with floor care co. Early mornings oriented, and able to multi- tion. Full-time. Afternoon disabilities living their life the ROUTE DRIVERS Bank benefit package. Fax and late eve. 734-425-0161 task, Farmington area office. Shift. Some Sat/Sun and resume to 248-486-4040 way they want to! Assist with No experience necessary. Fax resume to: Holiday work required. Ml Cash Vault - personal care, meals, taking MANUFACTURING Apply: TruGreen (248) 474-0052 RN license with 2-5 years Processing Teller care of their homes, getting Contract 48932 Wixom Tech Dr. experience required. Services company has Imme- ASSOCIATES (2pm-10pm) places etc, Many locations, Wixom. 248-960-1216 DENTAL ASSISTANT Med/Surg, ER, home care, Chemical Technician many shifts' If you are at least diate openings for part-time telephone triage experience LABORERS or Fax: 248-960-1468 A progressive comprehensive AT Systems, Inc., Lab Tech, Full-Time, Tue- 18 years old, have a valid janitorial cleaners at an els-' AW Transmission Engineering preferred. Salary low 50's. EOE/M/F/D/V/AA dental team is looking for a 3 Garda Company Sat, for sample prep at Michigan's Driver's License & mentary school in the (AWTEC), located in PLY- Farmington area. Experience a caring, highly skilled Clinical A national cash handling leading environmental labo- are CLS, Inc. trained, call our MOUTH, is an award winning, RN Case Manager: plus. Must be able to work 35K TO START SERVICE TECHNICIANS Assistant. If you are sell-man- service provider seeks FT ratory In Livonia. Some col- Job Line 734-728-4201, 0#; industry leader in remanufac- Case Managers, work with evenings ' and weekends. Roof-top delivery of Swimming Pool Co. Exp. req. Processing Tellers for their turing of automotive transmis- aging, take initiative, antici- patients and providers to DISHWASHER & WAITSTAFF Friendly, energetic, customer shingles, 800* lifts of 80 Pay & benefits commensurate pate well and follow through, Detroit (Livonia) area facili- Fax resume 734-422-5342 sions, with a commitment to ensure that available Blue Nile, 545 W, 9 Mile, service oriented individuals !b. bundles, $ust be ok with exp. 248-477-7727 ty] Interested candidates Quality and equipment stan- give us a call!. Exc. salary, healthcare resources are or email: [email protected] Ferndale. Apply btwn: 3-9, need only to apply. Please1 call must be willing to work w/roof waikwg. CDL dards that is unsurpassed in benefits and continuing edu- being used in a timely and Tues-Sun. (248) 547-6699 Mary at 248-536-1235 training & great benefits the automotive industry. SIGN PRODUCTION cation. Call (248) 474-0224 overtime, weekends, & hol- CLEANERS NEEDED cost effective manner. Ml idays if necessary when offered. App.ly in person Largs format sign printer RN license with 3-5 years For Plymouth area homes. work load requires. Duties INTERNET Wimsatt Bldg Materials seeking detail oriented produc- DENTAL ASSISTANT experience required. Home ' $10 hr, to start. No nights DRIVER Due to increased sales and include processing' & veri- 36340 Van Born, Wayne tion person. Responsible for Downtown Birmingham. Exp'd Care, Case Management or weekends. Full-Time. CDL driver wanted Must MARKETING an expansion of the busi- fying coin & currency ship- running digital printers & fin- top-notch • assistant who experience required. Car required. 734-455-4570 have quad axle dump B2B firm seeks an accom- ness, AWTEC seeks team-ori- ments, filling change ishing graphics, Sign>or relat- wants top pay, retirement & Hospital discharge planning truck experience. Call plished individual or consult- LAWN MAINTENANCE/ ented, dependable individu- orders, and balancing. ed exp req'd. Email resume: medical benefits. Must be 'a preferred. CCM certification CLEANERS NEEDED Mike at 734-637-6034 ant to develop, write & imple- LANDSCAPING als who would like to enjoy: Must be able to safely lift 1 team player w/ dentistry as a preferred. Salary mid 50's. ment web marketing content Westland co. . .looking for up to 40 lbs, Teller exp. PT, Mon-Fri. 8pm-11:30pm in career. Established high-tech, that drives traffic and. laborers & foreman. FT or PT. • $10.50/hr +shift premium fielpful, H/S diploma or Belleville, Canton & Westland DRIVER quality practice. Fax resume: sales. Experience required - 4 Must have clean driving • Planned work hours are SOCIAL WORK If interested 6ED is required, Self-moti- Full & part time, afternoons, 248-644-9042 areas. 734-642-0073 yr. college degree and at least record & valid driver's 7:00AM- 3:30PM Foster Care Worksr, MSW or please send vated, PC skills, numeric Retirees welcome. Apply in 2 yrs in Internet marketing license. Pay depends on exp, • Raise after 90 days MA in Psychology, with resume to: data entry, & organizational CLEANING DAY PORTER Person Detroit Bio Medical, DENTAL ASSISTANT & web optimization. Excellent 734-891-8994 • Quarterly & Year end LMSW certification required, khugliesi @bcbsm, com skills req'd. We conduct Needed, 40 hrs/wk. Farming- 23955 Freeway Park Dr., 1 Exp. needed. Westland, writing & computer skills, Full bonuses DETROIT location. Excellent extensive background ton Hills. Light duties. Mon- bik. S/10 Mile & Grand River. LAWN MAINTENENCE Friendly, flexible, strong listen- or part time. Send resume • 100% company, paid benefits. Apply to: checks & pre-employment Fri, $10/hr. 734-953-7163 Experienced grass cutters ing skills with ability to carry [email protected] heaith/dsntal/optlcal Holy Cross BR00XDALE drug screens. Great bene- DRIVER TRAINEES wanted, out direction. Must be organ- • Vacation/hol [day/sick pay Children's Services-10 ized & datall-oriented. 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Saturday | An opportunity exists for a fUU- TSHE SO«IB to work in a team 9:15am-2:3Opm.Accepting applications oriented, fast-paced environment within the central office located in Ann" through April 16,2008 snrfeeApiits-SallCei Arbor, Michigan. Customer service & goal oriented sales experience required. Intense six week paid training mandatory. Class begins late April. •Produce facility schedules through the collection and negotiation of shift Must be available to work Mon-Fri. 9:15am- 6:30pm.; Sat. 9:15am-2:30pm. requests and availability from clinical employees and other staff members. Accepting applications throu April 16,2008. •Utilize Software Programs to ensure that all CredentiaEing documentation is Both positions require financial or retail sales complete and the clinicians are appropriately prepared to schedule experience. Complete job descriptions available at •Manage schedule changes and open shifts •Notify Medical Directors when there are shifts that cannot be covered Apply in person at any 'Unitize Physician Resource Department guidelines to staff open shifts with DFCU Financial appropriate incentives Branch Office Credit record in •Produce tallies and final schedules lodstandu •Prior experience working directly with scheduling •Skills that include the ability to communicate clearly and appropriately, establish rapport, work effectively during stressful situations, make appropriate judgments, and manage details accurately and consistently •Knowledge of computer systems, specifically Tangiers Scheduling and Visual * it Cactus Software. Please submit resume and salary history to: EPMG, PC 2000 Green Rd Ste 300 - Ann Arbor, Ml 48105 ! Attention: HR/Sue Email: [email protected] % Fax: 734-661-0868 www.hometownlife.com Observer S Eccentric | Sunday, March 30,2008 (*) HEALTH CARE OPPORTUNITIES CHIROPRACTIC CHIROPRACTIC Harper • MEDICAL ASSISTANT Associates I ASSISTANT SECRETARY 2:30-7pm DENTAI 3afternoons v-ith experience in \ Medical Office and PT position. per week. patient billing/ RN Opportunities Mon.,Wed.,Fri., Experience helpful Many Locations and irmirnnrc and but not necessary. OPPORTUNITIES 2:45-7:30 pm; I Great Salaries! PIUIBOIUMISIS Must have 4 arms Sat, 8:45-1:30 pm. knovtrli'dge of 2+ years experience required & 6 legs and be Dental Must be highly Quicken bxfpl able to do 10 DENTAL «CMAs and Receptionists Ml i)IC \l Assistant • Practice Managers motivated, well and MS Word for things at one time. ASSISTANT • Blllers-Specialty Offices organized and Birnnngl am areu Leave the kids at • Coders-RHIT/RHIA&CPC 1 Highly paid Small dental office in • IV Infusion & Oncology possess ability psychiatrist s Mi inn: position and Farmington Hills/ .uucuidtc upeuiugs, 'RNs: Private Practices to multi task. Southfieldareais • Nurse Practitioners and 'ailable. Minimum work you II love seeking a Dental Physician Assistants Willing to train flexible hrs months experience in a • Nurse Managers Assistant to perform the right person. • Home Care Nursing Directors 10 hr pcrwLek [uired. Competitive professionally, yay and Incentives. basic assisting tasks & Resume to: Kelli growth-oriented Rnumervquited Reliable transportation, environment. also have front desk [email protected] 27527 Joy Rd., 1 responsibilities; while Fax: 248-932-1214 E Cal after 6 pm Call Davis-Smith Medical Leading edge half blkWof tnksierRd. assisting the Doctor, Phone; 248-932-1204 \ (248) 3544100 or specialty 24S u2 ' there will be no www.harperjobs.com { 734-522-5501 fax resume: 248 354-6702 practice \s expanded duties. Tues., looking for a FT Thurs. & 1-2 Sat. per assistant with MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST mo. Customer service exc. dental exp. Needed Full-time for busy family practice. Must have skills must be excellent. Our Prefer 1-2 years exp. as telephone skills, computer scheduling, and billing exp. call Fun place to work, great benefits. a Dental Assistant. Reply to: Fax resume: (248) 476-9709 Nurses are 248-357-3100 [email protected] OE0&594249-3I1 Golden Oaks in Pontiac is actively Administrative/Billing Specialist You + Tendercare = We Care seeking that special golden nurse Part time position available for well-seasoned clinic administrator/healthcare New Benefit Program for FT Positions (you). This 90-bed rehab facility has consultant. Unique opportunity for independent consultant or part time administrator a golden part time opportunity for to oversee administrative and billing responsibilities of clinic, both in-offlce and remotely. Extensive background with medical billing, Pay for Experience Wage Scale you. , insurance contracts, credentialing, human resources and medical c-. • office management required. 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Includes 18" > transmission, MP3 moon & tune Sat chrome-clad alum wheels, | adaptive headlamps, power i "'^% f°9 lamP8- message radio speed control, 33 center side air curtain fog lamps pnv glass llftgate, reverse sensing j wood trim, leather roof rack w/crossbars & system, SYNC voice and more much more Stock activated system, more. Stock #81578 #81537 Stock #81530 Per Per Mo. $0 Cash $0 Cash ] due at due at signing N signing \ 21531 MICHIGAN AVE. DEARBORN 1 Mile West of Southfield Freeway www.demmer.com With the purchase or lease of a new SALES SERVICE \ vehicle. 19S5 or newer, less than 100,000 Wlon. & Thurs. 9 am - 9 pm Monday - Friday ^ miles.AH prior sales excluded. Tues., Wed., Fri. 9 am - 6 pm 7 am - 6 pm ; Good through 3-31-08. •_ij:-y • ^ ._.v ! ONEPERCUSTOMEB** *Plus tax, title, license and plates. All applicable rebates included in price. MOUNTAINEER INCLUDES OWNER LOYALTY. Ail leases are 10,500 miles/yr. With approved credit. 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