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BY DARRELL CLEM earlier visit that Jason David Shuford wasn't at him on the head with a handgun, knocking him when they showed up. STAFF WRITER home. down and ordering him to find a jacket where Neibert accused Hicks of forcing him to lie "I heard a big bang downstairs and the front Shuford supposedly had stashed the money. face down on the bed during the ordeal on A Westland man gave a chilling account in door was kicked in," Neibert said during a pre­ Neibert found the jacket, but the money South Hubbard near Palmer. court of how three intruders kicked in his door, liminary hearing for one of the accused intrud­ wasn't there. He said Hicks "kept asking for the His testimony prompted 18th District Judge demanded money belonging to a roommate ers, 24-year-old Jason William Hicks. Two money. I told him I didn't know where it was. C Charles Bokos to order Hicks to stand trial who wasn't at home and then shot him even other suspects remain at large. He tried to kill me." in Wayne County Circuit Court on charges of . though he gave up the only $7 he had. . Neibert identified Hicks as the gunman who Neibert was shot in the left neck/shoulder assault with intent to murder, armed robbery, Michael Neibert, 26, testified Thursday in wanted money that Shuford had received by area before the intruders fled. He later identi­ first-degree home invasion, felony firearms, Westland District Court that he was upstairs selling a Chevrolet Suburban. fied Hicks in a photo. • being a felon in possession of a firearm and with his roommate's 9-uionth-old son when the "He asked me where the money was at," The intruders didn't injure the 9-month-old suspects barged in, after being told during an Neibert testified, accusing Hicks of beating boy or a woman who also was in the house Please see COURT, k£

Frederick Weaver may not be designed to the longest serving school board show families in member, but it appears he is the the'Norwayne first to serve three consecutive area they can terms as president. turn their lives The record surfaced when around. It has he was honored at this evolved into month's school board meeting. a morning of Superintendent Greg Baracy informative presented Weaver with a gavel Weaver workshops for and plaque in recognition of his all parents in service as president and to the the district. children of the school district. "We appreciate your passion "We've gone back over 35 and your commitment to chil­ years and haven't seen any dren, to the Wayne-Westland BILL BRF.SLER j STAFF' PHOTOGRAPHER where in archives president who school district and to being has ever served three years" president, and the leadership Maria Mitter, director of Wayne-Westland's Family Resource Center (third from left) takes delivery of books from Dyer Senior Center Baracy said. "That's quite a you have provided," said Baracy. members, Gloria Pluta (from left), Arthur Baiint, Jan Mason, Pat Miller, Ed Turner and Laura Baiint. The,books will be used by the Red legacy to leave." "It has been a real pleasure Wagon summer literacy program. Weaver, who is serving his working with you not only this second four-year term on the year but in previous years." got the idea to collect the books after board, was first elected presi­ The school will elect new offi­ talking to Mitter about something dent by his fellow board mem­ cers at its organizational meet­ seniors could do. She suggested a bers in 2004, and re-elected to ing in July. book drive and Browe brought it the position in 2005 and 2006. "I'd like to express my thanks back to the seniors. During his first year, he came and say that it has been a won­ "They thought it would be wonder­ up with the idea of Project ISO derful privilege to serve you," ful" Browe said, crediting Pluta with Can Do!, an outdoor event Weaver said. organizing and collecting the books. "She's my best organizer." While the books are very much needed to keep the wagons filled, BY SUE MASON The program has grown since Mitter said volunteers also are need­ STAFF WRITER then and this year, volunteers pull­ ed to pull the wagons. ing wagons will deliver books and "We need teams to help cover the Gloria Pluta had the count at bottled water to youngsters in the streets," she said. "We ask them to 530 books. But in a blink of an eye Lincoln, Jefferson-Barns, Taft- commit to one hour every other week it jumped to well over 550 books Galloway and Vandenburg atten­ - the same day, the same time - four BY DARRELL CLEM forensic evaluation to determine bound for the Wayne-Westland dance areas. times over the course of the sum­ STAFF WRITER whether he is competent for the Community Schools Red Wagon lit­ Like the ice cream truck, they let mer." court proceedings. •;'.,-'. eracy program the kids know they're coming, by School board Trustee Ed Turner, A Westland teen, shot amid Taylor is accused of calling For two months, seniors who ringing a cow bell. who pulled a red wagon for three accusations he tried to attack a police on the afternoon of June frequent the Dyer Senior Center "We'll give out 1,000 books this years, recalls the day he gave a little > city police officer with a 12-inch 8 and telling them that a man in Westland scoured their homes, year to children," said Mitter. "It's girl a book from his red wagon. knife, has made the move from had a gun at Westwood Village garage sales and local libraries to a huge collaboration with teens "She asked, 'Is it mine?' and I said hospital bed to jail cell. Apartments at Joy and His collect new and gently used chil­ through seniors helping out." yes," he said. "She was so excited. Her But 17-year-old Phillip Jay roads, where he lives with his dren's books. They presented them to Laura and Arthur Baiint of family was there and was so pleased. Taylor will have to wait to learn father. Taylor was found talking Maria Mitter of Wayne-Westland's Westland hit the j ackpot in book col­ They were making hamburgers and whether he will face trial in on a cordless phone near a Swim­ Family Resource Center last Tuesday lecting at the Wayne Public Library asked us to stay and have one. We Wayne County Circuit Court for ming pool, and he is accused just in time for kickoff of the sum­ where Laura at one time was trea­ did." the June 8 incident. of going toward a police officer mer reading program. surer of the Friends of the Library. Red Wagon will deliver books Taylor appeared Thursday in with a 12-ineh kitchen knife "Some of them are so new, they're "I asked the librarian if she had a through Aug. 14 when youngsters front of Westland 18th District before he was shot in the abdo­ still in plastic wrap," said Pluta, a few she could donate and she opened will be invited to a picnic celebration Judge C. Charles Bokos for a pre­ men, police Sgt Thad Nelson has Canton resident, who helped orga­ this cupboard and started pulling full of hot dogs, ice cream and prizes. liminary hearing on charges of said. Authorities said the motive nize the book drive. "We got one out books," Laura Baiint said. "They "They trust is there, they know us," felonious assault; carrying a dan­ was unclear. As Taylor awaits' box of old books that are probably were from a grant and she couldn'l said Mitter. "And they hear the cow gerous weapon with unlawful his forensic examination, he antiques. Some are with cassettes," sell them. It was like Christmas. I bell." intent; and assaulting, resisting remains, jailed with a. $250,000 The summer literacy program think we got about 60 books." and obstructing a police officer. cash bond set by Westland 18th started more than six years ago, "I was elated, I thought we'd get People interested in volunteering to help However, his hearing was District Magistrate Donald when Joan Carr collected books and three or four books," added Arthur pdli wagons can call Mitter at (734} 419-2709. postponed until Sept. 6 after Vandersloot. The charges against used wagons to deliver them to chil­ Baiint. a defense attorney asked that Taylor carry penalties up to five dren in the Norwayne Subdivision. Dyer center Director Mary Browe [email protected] i (734) 953-2N2' Taylor be allowed to undergo a years in prison upon conviction.

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Chamber of Commerce office, dining at Applebee's at 36475 now is the time to drop the remorse Guiatf' ace Western Wayne Skill Center, Concert-goers are encouraged 36900 Ford, or the Bailey Warren Road in Westland. and enjoy everything about candy. gi£afresoufce$ 8075 Ritz and Ann Arbor to bring chairs or blankets to Recreation Center, 36651 Through its Dining to Donate, June is National Candy Month and forfsgunngjbut Trail, west of Merriman, in the free concert that will be Ford. the restaurant will donate 20 confectioners are celebrating the thevafueof.all Westland. rescheduled in the event of The baby contest is for percent of the bill to Westland pleasures of sweets throughout the those old P6z All classes will be judged rain. This marks the 22nd sea­ infants who have not turned Therapeutic Recreation pro­ country. Candy can still be included dispensers. * by spectators with the top car son of the Westland Cultural one-year-old by July 1, 2007- gram on July 26, Westland in a healthy diet, not just a source of To find out more about candy, t receiving Best of Show bronze Society's Summer Concert Toddlers can't have turned Historical Village Park on tooth decay, so come to the Wiliiam the Public Library of WestJancf ts i trophy, designed by artist Series which will feature local age 2 by July 1, 2007, and tots , Aug, 23 and Motor City Harley P. Faust Public Library of Westland great place to start Stop by at the Sergio DeGiusti. bands of a variety of genres can't have turned age 3 by July Owners Group to benefit Toys to learn more about aii the fun and reference desk, call us at (734) 326- Proceeds from the show will throughout the summer. 1, 2007. for Tots on Sept. 27- interesting aspects of candy. 6123, or remotely search our catalog benefit the Western Wayne Parents must submit a Coupons are required to History shows that sweet treats 24 hours a day at www.westland. Skill Center. For more infor­ For seniors photograph no larger than a indicate which organization have been enjoyed since the time of lib.mi.us. For more information on mation, call (734) 658-5296 Spend an afternoon at 4 by 6 inches with the child's will receive the donation. cavemen digging honey out of bee­ National Candy Month and more, and go online to CarShow@ the Village of Westland on name and telephone number hives and candy can be traced back go to the National Confectionery - DonNicholson.net. Saturday, June 30. Experience of the back. The photos will It's the Jungle! 3-,500 years ago to the Egyptians. Association Web site at www c$r a Drums Alive demonstration, be mounted on cans that will Westland's Concrete Jungle It wasn't until the early 19th cen- dyusa.org. i - School tours browse homemade jewelry, serve as ballot boxes. Votes are Skate Park is open and ready • tury that the candy-making industry Restored to its 1890s create a garden tile all while 1 cent each! for all skaters. Admission for took off resulting in the debut of appearance, Perrinsville listening to music and enjoy­ The "polling places" will be adult Wayne County residents the first packaged-box of Whitman's Highlighted Activities School is opens for tours 1-4 ing an ice cream sundae. The open 4-10 p.m. Friday, June is $5 per session and $8 for a chocolates in 1854. Take a look at p.m. today (June 24). A trea­ Village of Westland is at 32001 29, noon-10 p.m. Saturday and day pass. For children who live "The Emperors of Chocolate: Inside Independent Movie Night 7 p.m. sured local landmark, the Cherry Hill, west of Merriman Sunday, June 30 and July 1, in Wayne County, the cost is the Secret History of Hershey and June 26. school is at 31755 Cowan Road, in Westland. For more infor­ 4-10 p.m. Monday, July ,2, and $3 per session and $5 for a day Mars" by Joel Glenn Brenner and "The Join us for a showing of the 2006 just west of Merriman. mation, call (734) 762-8928 or 4-6 p.m. July 3. pass. The Concrete Jungle is True History of Chocolate" by Sophie Spanish film, "The Great Match (734) 762-8896. For more information about located at the Bailey Recreation D. Coe for more facts on the history (La Gran Final)," official selection Holiday closings the baby and toddler contests, Center, 36651 Ford Road, of the chocolate industry. of the Berlin, Seattle and Sydney City offices and 18th District No coffee hour call Barbara Polich at (734) behind Westland City Hall. For Making candy at home is another International Film Festivals, approxi- - Court will be closed for the State Rep. Richard LeBlanc, 729-4941. more information, call (734) way to take part in National Candy mately. 88 minutes. Not Rated. In holiday on Wednesday, on D-Westland, won't be hold­ 722-7620. Month. While it is made simply by Spanish with subtitles. All are wel­ July 4. The Bailey Recreation ing a monthly coffee hour in 'Riddle-De-Dee' dissolving sugar in water, different come (children age 10 and under must Center also will experience July, but will be back meet­ Youngsters are invited to the Craft shows temperatures determine the type be accompanied by an adult). schedule changes during the ing with constituents 9-10:30 Public Library of Westland at Crafters are needed for a craft of candy made. Specific recipes for Science Fiction and Fantasy holiday. It will be open from 9 a.m. Monday, Aug. 13, at 7 p.m. Monday, June 25, for an show 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, various candies can be found in Discussion Group: 7 p.m, June 27. a.m. to 5 p.m. from Thursday, the Westland Big Boy, 6360 evening of stories presented Oct. 13, at the Garden City books, such as "The Candy Cookbook: This month, we're reading one June 28, through Tuesday, July N. Wayne Road at Hunter, by award-winning storyteller, Knights of Columbus Hall, Recipes for Spectacular Truffles, of the "big ones," one of the books 3. The Bailey pool will be open Westland. Judy Sima. This program 30759 Ford. For information, Brittles, Toffees, Chocolates, and ANYONE who is the least bit serious on July 4, the building, how­ Constituents who have ques­ combines folk, traditional and call Linda at (734) 422-0373. More" by Carole Bloom and "Candy about SciFi MUST read - the work'of a ever, will be closed. tions or concerns can contact modern tales with humor, Tables are available for the Making Basics" by Evelyn Howe Fryatt. grand master, the work that has spun There also will be no rub­ LeBlanc toll-free at (888) 737- songs, props and lots of audi­ fall craft show 9 a.m. to 3 Candy is often one of the biggest two movie interpretations and quo­ bish pickup that day, and ser­ 5325. ence participation. p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, at St. triggers of childhood nostalgia. tations in many others. Guard your vice will be delayed one day for The program is for children Theodore Church, 8200 N. "Candy and Me: A Love Story" by water, we're reading "Dune" by Frank the remainder of the week. Cast your votes ages 4 and older. Parent must Wayne Road, Westland. Table Hilary Liftin tells the author's story of Herbert. Giant worms.sand planets/ Summer concert Entries are still being sought be present. 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Relatives then returned to Circuit Court on attempted Police have said that the Gartrell house and found murder and first-degree child Gartrell's infant son and her the baby after hearing cries abuse charges. 3-year-old daughter are in the coming from the garage, Gartrell was ordered to care of their grandparents. Benson said. stand trial after she gave up Gartrell is accused of put­ her right Thursday to a pre­ ting her baby in a trash bag [email protected] liminary hearing in front of after giving birth on the morn­ (734)953-2110 Women gather around for instruction before heading out in kayaks on the Huron River during last year's BOW program. 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-^--^ Observer S Eccentric | Sunday, June 24,2007 www.tiometowfilife.com LOCAL NEWS (WGc) • A5' Hospital sponsors wellness programs Constan: Business tax is victory' The agreement reached by the state House and Michigan a magnet for investment and 21st century Personal Property Tax by an average of 67 percent for Garden City Hospital, 6245 Senate on the Michigan Business Tax is a huge victory job providers. This is just what we need to jump-start manufacturers and 23 percent for commercial busi­ Inkster Road, offers a weekly for Michigan's business community, according to State our economy and get Michigan back on track." nesses, while also protecting funding for local units of schedule of health and wellness Rep. Bob Constan, D-Dearborn Heights. Under the agreement reached last week, about 75 government. programs for residents. The The House and the Senate reached an agreement percent of businesses in Michigan would pay less in • Boost job creation by providing credits for invest­ lineup this week includes: on the Michigan Business Tax, a comprehensive solu­ taxes under the Michigan Business Tax (MBT). It is ment in Michigan and for Michigan payroll. Monday, June 25 tion to replacing the Single Business Tax that rewards the only plan of its kind to address both the Personal • Help small businesses by exempting compa­ Smoke Free, Your Choice (fourth of investment, protects Michigan-based companies, and Property Tax and the Single Business Tax (SBT) in nies with less than $350,000 in gross receipts from four classes) at 11 a.m. (tentative). The safeguards funding for education, health care, and such a far-reaching manner. taxation. Businesses with up to $20 million in gross four-week series will help the smoker police and fire protection. The House Democrats' MBT plan will: receipts will pay reduced rates. The plan also enhances identify the triggers and addictions "The Michigan Business Tax does two essen­ • Provide over $600 million in new tax credits that existing small-business tax credits. associated with cigarettes/nicotine. tial things - it rewards companies that invest in reward Michigan businesses for investment, compen­ • Protect education, health care, police and fire The one-hour sessions are held on Michigan and it rewards companies that create jobs sation, and research and development. protection, and other essential services by ensuring Thursdays at the Garden City Health for our workers," Constan said. "This plan will make • Reward capital investment by cutting the revenue-neutrality. and Education Center, Classroom 7, 6701 Harrison, north of Maplewood.

There is a $45 fee. For more informa­ i I,1 tion or to register, call (734) 458-4330. I !•»-' Tuesday, June 26 Officials probe cause of house fire Yoga (third of four classes) at 4 p.m. A Garden City firefighter that no one was in the house, "That's not severe damage. Learn how to relax, stretch and breathe was treated Wednesday at so we did a search," Forbush There was a lot of smoke dam­ while creating balance, strength and Garden City Hospital for said. "There were two dogs age. I think it was cooking for flexibility for both the body and mind. smoke inhalation he sustained in the back yard that were awhile before the fire really got The four-week session is $32. Classes while fighting a house fire on secured by neighbors. They going," Forbush said. OPEN meet at Garden City Hospital's Cardiac Elmwood earlier that day. (the dogs) inhibited our access Firefighters from Inkster, MON.-SAT. Rehab. Call (734) 458-3242 for details A neighbor noticed smoke to the home initially." Wayne and Westland assisted 9-9 and to register. coming from the home at The fire began in the base­ in fighting the fire under SUN. Smoke Free, Your Choice (third of 29969 Elmwood and called ment of the home. Mutual Aid. 9-7 four classes) at 6 p.m. (tentative). The one of the homeowners at The cause is being inves­ The Westland Fire four-week series wiil heip the smoker work, Fire Chief Bill Forbush tigated, but is likely to have Department also sent a res­ identify the triggers and addictions said. been electrical, Forbush said. cue unit, which ended up 38000 Ann Arbor Rd Your Meat & Deli associated with cigarettes/nicotine. For The homeowner then Damage to the structure was transporting the Garden City Livonia Supermarket more information or to register, call reported the fire at 4:38 p.m. estimated at $50,000, with firefighter to Garden City (734| 464-C330 (734) 458-4330. "We didn't know for sure $30,000 damage to contents. Hospital. Bariatric Surgery Seminar, Reshaping Lives at 6 p.m. Garden City Hospital's Bariatric Care Center Mike's Marketplace of Michigan wiil host free information sessions on the benefits and risks of Plan would reform state redisricting bariatric surgery. Attend one of the FANTASTIC hour-long educational sessions to learn the types of bariatric surgery State Sen. Glenn S. or appointed public official the district mapping process. and who is considered a surgical Anderson, D-Westland, has or been a candidate for public The final plan adopted by the SAVINGS! candidate. Sessions are held at 6 p.m. introduced a resolution that office within three years prior IRC must be agreed upon by a f Sale Starts Monday June 25th - July 1 st every first and third Tuesday of the would amend the state consti­ to their appointment to the two-thirds majority vote. month at Garden City Hospital's Allan tution and reform the way the independent commission. So far, 12 states - Alaska, Breakie Medical Office Building, Lower state redistricts and appor­ The same restriction also Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Level Classroom No. 1. For information tions congressional and legis­ would apply to political party Hawaii, Idaho, Missouri, Fresh Ground Beef / or to make a reservation, cali (734) lative districts. officials and registered lobby­ Montana, New Jersey, Ohio, 458-4568. The resolution seeks to ists. Pennsylvania, and Washington GROUND $939 Gastric Lap-Band Support Group restore confidence in the "It's a sad fact, voters no lon­ - have already adopted an at 7:30 p.m. Garden City Hospital is redistricting and apportion­ ger pick their elected officials, independent commission SIRLOIN fi u sponsoring a support group for those ment process by removing elected officials pick their vot­ approach for redistricting Family Pack ^^^ individuals that have undergone the the power to draw district ers," said Anderson. "The need state legislatures. Gastric Lap-Band procedure. Meetings lines from the partisan legis­ for reform is clear, and the Anderson's resolution has are open to patients and their family lature and placing it with an time to do it is now, before the the support of Common members who are experiencing this Independent Redistricting next census in 2010." Cause of Michigan, the Public All Meat • 1 pound pkg process, regardless of where the sur­ Commission (IRC). Anderson's resolution also Interest Research Group in gery was provided. The group meets Under the proposed scenar­ prohibits the use of voting his­ Michigan (PIRGM) and the the third Tuesday of each month at io, members of the IRC shall tory data, past election results Michigan Campaign Finance EKRICH 2/1 7:30 p.m. in the Lower Level Classrooms not have served as an elected and incumbent addresses from Network. of the Ailan Breakie Medicai Office Building on the Garden City Hospital campus, 6245 inkster Road, Garden City. For more information, call (866) ShiiiTS 458-7204. We're there! '\ -\ Fresh Skinless Boneless Wednesday, June 27 CPAP and BiPAP Mask Fitting Clinic at 5 p.m. Attention, CPAP and * \ V BIPAP users: Did you know that most ; . VI insurances cover new supplies every s • Family Pack year? Have you been wanting to try a new style of mask, but don't know 'i how to get one? Garden City Hospital's f Sleep Disorders Center can heip. Visit Leoii lender Boneless ' the Sleep Disorders Center in Room 329 at Garden City Hospital, 5-6 p.m. any Wednesday for a free mask fitting $99i clinic. No appointment is needed. Call (734) 458-3330 with questions or for ib.. more information. PORK ROAST fi Diabetes "Summer School" at 6 p.m. During the summer months, Garden City Hospital will be offering Fresh Ground Beef its annual Diabetes Summer School as an alternative to the Diabetes Support Group. This group meets at Garden City GROUND $189 Hospital's Allan Breakie Medical Office Building, Lower Level Classrooms, "•Si* IK 6-8 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of the •fyss' Family Pack month during the summer months. There is no fee. For more information or to register, call the Community •JSVA Education Department at (734) 458- Select Bsnsless 4330 or the Diabetes Educator at 734- 458-4334. NY STRIP $fi99 Eating Disorders Support Group Ib. at 7 p.m. The support group is for those 6 Steak Value Pack ^^ individuals with anorexia, bulimia, and compulsive and binge eating disorders. Both males and females are invited to attend. This meeting is held in the Our Own Counter Thick Sliced / ' Garden City Hospital Auditorium. Cali (734) 458-4330 for more information. Thursday, June 31 $ Yoga (third of four classes) at 7 p.m. Classes meet at Garden City Hospital's Cardiac Rehab. Cali (734) 458-3242 for 1-1--V-" Family Pack details and to register.

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City of Westland you are concerned about elevated lead levels in your home's water, William R. Wild, Mayor you may wish to have your water tested.and flush your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using tap water. Additional information Department of Public Service is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 800-426-4791. Water and Sewer Division 37137 Marquette Westland, MI 48185 Cryptosporidium (734) 728-1770 Cryptosporidium is a disease-causing parasite that lives in the intestinal tract of many animals, including dogs and cats. Symptoms of infection include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, headaches, nausea 2006 Report to Consumers on Water Quality and vomiting. The disease is typically spread through contact with feces of an infected animal or person or consuming contaminated Westland is proud of the fine drinking water it receives from the City food or water. Cryptosporidium can be introduced into bodies of of Detroit and furnishes to the residents. This report will list the water by way of surface water runoff containing animal waste and source of our water, the results of the tests performed on the water, sewage discharge. The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department has and additional information about water and health questions. State been testing for Cryptosporidium sinee 1994 and has not detected it and federal requirements mandate that an annual report be sent to in any of our source water supplies. Westland customers before July 1 each year. This is our tenth report. EfeQPlfi-Wfofc SpQgiM Bfeftj^jft Concerns Water Source Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking Westland is supplied by the City of Detroit from its Springwelis water than the general population. Immune-compromised persons, Water Treatment Plant in Dearborn. The water comes from the such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who Detroit River, situated within the Lake St. Clair, Clinton River, have undergone organ, transplants, people with HIV I AIDS or other Detroit River, Rouge River, and Ecors« River, in the U.S. and parts of immune system disorders, some elderly and infants, can be the Thames River, Little River, Turkey Creek and Sydenham particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice watersheds in Canada. The Michigan Department of Environmental about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA I CDC Westland Convalescent & Rehab Center residents and veterans Donald . Quality, in partnership with the US. Geological Survey, the Detroit guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Laughlin, Samuel Beney, Arthur (Lee) Slaughter, Herbert Ramaqe and Russell Water and Sewerage Department, and the Michigan Public Health Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available Priest are joined by Young Marines - platoon Sgt. Austin Mach (from left), Institute performed a source water assessment to determine the from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 800-426-4791. Lieutenant Corporal Philip Butler, Lt. Cpl. Isaac Butter, Pfc. Sean Miller, Pfc. susceptibility of potential contamination. The susceptibility rating is on a six-tiered scale, from very low to high, based primarily on Damon Ahlgren and Canton Young Marines commanding officer Charles geologic sensitivity, water chemistry and contaminant sources. The National Primary Dfinking Water Regulation Compliance Volker. susceptibility of our Detroit River source water intakes was In 2006, the City of Westland had no monitoring violations. A determined to be highly susceptible to potential contamination. monitoring violation is not an exceedence of a MCL or health However, all four Detroit water treatment plants that use source standard. water from the Detroit River have historically provided satisfactory The Department of * Public Service Water and Sewer treatment of this source water to meet drinking water standards. Superintendent prepared this report for the City of Westland. Data was supplied by the City of Detroit Water and Sewerage Department and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. If there are Public Nfotice Sewqge Disposal System Event any questions, concerns or comments, please feel free to contact the Any person or claimant who experiences an overflow or back up of a City of Westland Department of Public Service at 734-728-1770. This sewage disposal system or storm water system that is under the report is supplied to our customers to ensure compliance with the jurisdiction and control of the City of Westland should immediately Michigan Safe Drinking Water Act (1976, PA 399, as amended) by contact the City of Westland Department of Public Service Director, 1998 PA 56. This Act was passed to comply with the Federal Clean Kevin Buford, at the following address and telephone number: Water Act and the rules promulgated by the United States EPA The Young Marines of value of truthfulness, fairness, City of Westland dealing with this law. Water quality data for community water Canton helped make Flag Day respect, courage, attention Department of Public Service systems t throughout the United States is available at 37137 Marquette www.waterdata.com. a special event for residents at to duty and love of God and Westland, MI 48185 the Westland Convalescent & Country. (734)1728-1770 Rehab Center. The youth learn general Additional Information Residents, staff and fam­ subjects such as history, cus­ Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be ily members gathered in the toms and courtesies, close Important Health Information expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. Garden Cafe to observe a order drill, physical fitness The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that ceremony officiated by the and military rank structure. Overview water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and commanding officer, Charles After graduating from Young The City of Westland maintains over 325 miles of water main, over potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental 2900 hydrants and over 6000 valves in our system. We have flushed Protection Agency's Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 800-426-4791. Volker who began by say­ Marine boot camp, the youth the water mains in one section of the city this year, covering the The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled ing that the Young Marines have the opportunity to learn neighborhoods in the area of Palmer to Glenwood and Venoy to water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and enjoy making the public aware more new skills, earn rank, Wildwood. This is done to remove buildup from the water main and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the of what they are doing and wear the Young Marine uni­ improve pressure and quality of the water you receive. We will be ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals, and in some cases, appreciate the recognition they form and work toward ribbon doing other sections of the City of Westland in 2007 as the weather radioactive material and can pick up substances resulting from the receive when they perform or awards for achievement in permits, working through the city on a continual basis. We are also presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may operating and repairing the valves for isolating the water throughout be present in source water include: when they do community ser­ areas such as leadership, com­ vice work. munity service, swimming, . the city to insure proper operation of the valves in an emergency. • Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which academic excellence, first aid may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, The members visit the and drug resistance education. Lead agricultural livestock operations and wildlife. Veterans Hospitals, as well as Since 1992, with the cooperation of many Westland residents, the • Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be the veterans in the community, City has been testing homes with plumbing systems that may naturally-occurring or result from urban storm water runoff, The Young Marines is the contribute lead to the household water supply. Our latest round of industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas to thank them for all they have official youth program of the testing showed none of the fifteen homes tested has lead levels above production, mining or farming. done to preserve freedom. U.S. Marine Corps and the. the action level. If your home has a lead service line or piping that • Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of The Flag Day program focal point for the Marine has lead soldered joints, you can take the following precautions to sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff and included questions from the Corps' Youth Drug Demand minimize your exposure to lead that may have leached into your residential uses. audience, a poem about the Reduction efforts. drinking water from your pipes. • Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile flag and what it stands for and Westland Convalescent • Run your water for 30 to 60 seconds, or until it feels cold. This organics, which are by-products of industrial processes and a tribute, performed by bugler practice should be followed any time your water has not been petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, & Rehab Center provides a used for more than six hours. urban storm water runoff and septic systems. and platoon Sgt. Austin Mach rehabilitation program that • Always use cold water for drinking, cooking or making baby • Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or to the lyrics of Taps. offers patients the opportu­ formula. by the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. The Young Marines also nity to maintain their present • Use faucets and plumbing material that are either lead free or In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink the EPA marched through the halls to abilities; to live within the will not leach unsafe levels of lead into your water. prescribes regulations, which limit the amount of certain the sound of the bugle. framework of their limitation; contaminants in water provided by public water systems. The Food Infants and young children are typically more vulnerable to lead in to increase their strength, drinking water than the general population. It is possible that lead and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations establish limits for The Young Marines is a levels at your home may be higher than at other homes in the contaminants in bottled water, which must provide the same youth education and service endurance and tolerance and community as a result of materials used in your home's plumbing. If protection for public health. program for boys and girls, to regain needed skills and ages 8 through completion of mobility before returning to high school. their homes and communities. The program focuses on For further information about character building, leadership Westland Convalescent & 2006 Regulated Detected Contaminants Tabies and promotes a healthy, drug- Rehab Center, call (734) 728- Allowed Level free lifestyle and teaches the Test Violatio 6100. Units Goat Level tec Detectio Major Sources in Drinking Water Contaminant Date d n yes/no '^^^o^^S^^^lutrS'^^^^^^^^^W^^^^^^^^^ 1 Erosion of natural deposits, Water additive, Fluoride 8/15/2006 ppm 0951 n/a No which promotes strong teeth, Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories. Pfc. Alyssa Berthelsen of she is employed by the Northland ftunorf from fertilizer use; Leaching from Westland, a member of the Police as a police officer. Nitrate 8/1&2006 ppm 10 10 0.172 n/a No septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural Michigan Army National Guard's 1775th Military Police Pvt. Anna M. Clark of Disinfectant Residuals and Disinfection By-ProducIs - Kunito-mg in D.stpbulion Syslo.n Company based in Pontiac, was Westland has been assigned Total Feb-Nov Trihalomethanes 2006 ppb n/a 80 22.0 8.9-42.7 No By-product of drinking water ch awarded the Army Achievement to the 210th Military Police (TTHM) Battalion in Taylor after enlisting Haloacetic Acids Medal on June 10 June for ser­ (HAA5) Feb-Nov vice in the Ford State funeral in the Michigan Army National 2006 ppb n/a 13.9 5.5-24.5 No By-product of drinking water disinfection mission. Guard. Disinfectant Jan-Dec vIRDL. Berthelsen is a graduate of Clark, a 2006 graduate of Chlorine 0.67 0.62-0.71 No Water additive used to control microbes 2006 ppm 4 4 Thurston High School and cur­ John Glenn High School, com­ rently serves as a military police pleted basic training at Fort Lee, officer with the 1775th Military Va., in May. The daughter of 200b Turbidity - Monitored ewery '• l.3L.n

2006fifficrobloEogieaf Contaminant s - fi/lontfrty Monitoring in Distribution System Contaminant MCLG MCL Highest Number Violatio Major Sources in Drinking Water Detected n Yea/no Total Coliform Presence of Conform bacteria Bacteria 0 > 5% of monthly samples inane month-0 • No Naturally present in the environment. A routine sample and a repeat E.coli or feca! sample are total coliform positive, 0 entire year - 0 No coliform bacteria and one is also fecal or E.coli Human waste and animal fecal waste. j)ositive. •

2005 Lead and Copper Monitoring jti Ciia tcmicH* Tdp Contaminant Test Units He.ilO, Action 90 " Nunibc Viol.itio M ijor Sourros in Dnnking WH pr Date Goal Level Percentile of n MCLQ AL Value* Samples yes/no Over AL Corrosion ot household plumbing system; Lead 2005 Ppb 0 15 Oppb 0 No Erosion of natural deposits. Corrosion of household plumbing system; ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Copper 2005 Ppb 1300 1300 54 ppb 0 No Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives. * i he 90th percentile value means 90 percent of the homes tested have lead and copper levels below the given 9091 percentile value. It the 90th percentile value is above CITY OF WESTLAND the AL additional requirements must be met, REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) Regulated treatment Running Monthly Ratio Violation Typical Source of Contaminant Technique annual Range Yes/No Conataminant I average The City of Westland Economic Development Corporation is seeking proposals from qualified Economic Development The Total Organic Carbon (TOC) removal ratio is calculated as the ratio between the Total Organic Consultants, Real Estate Consultants and Commercial Developers Carbon (ppm) actual TOC removal and the TOC removal requirements. The TOC was measured Erosion of natural deposits to assist the Westland Economic Development Corporation Board in each month and because the level was low, there is no requirement for TOC removal. its efforts to redevelop a 20 acre parcel for mixed-use or stand alone commercial development.

The projeet area is located on Central City Parkway and consists of three parcels totaling approximately 20 acres. Parcel A is a vacant Unregulated contaminants are those for which EPA has not established drinking water standards. Monitoring helps EPA to determine where certain contaminants Sam's Club, Parcel B is a vacant Best Buy facility, and Parcel C is -occur and whether it needs to regulate those contaminants. vacant. !

The Westland Economic Development Corporation has issued this RFQ, 37095 Marquette, Westland, Michigan 48185. Phone WRITTEN NOTICE REQUIREMENT Furthermore, compliance with Public Act 222 of 2001, aa amendment to Michigan's Governmental 734.467.3264, E-mail [email protected]. Immunity Statute 1964 PA 170, as amended MCL 691.1401 to 691.1419, requires that a claimant who wishes to seek compensation for property damage or physical injury resulting from a sewage disposal system event notify the City of Westland, Water and Sewer Superintendent, in The deadline for submissions of the RFQ is 3:00,p.m. Friday. June writing, within 45 days after the date the damage or physical injury was discovered, or m the exercise of reasonable diligence 29, 2007. should have been discovered. The written notice shall contain the claimant's name, address and telephone number, the address of the affected property, the date of discovery, of any property damages or physical injuries, and a brief description of the claim. Failure to comply with To obtain a copy of RFQ contact William Caya, Economic the notice requirements may prevent the recovery of damages and bar any claim that a claimant may have. Development Director at 734.467.3264 , or email [email protected] Publish: June 24,28, July 1 & 5,2007 OE08B36S16-4)21.26 Publish: June 24, 2007 0£0853?S"I1 - 2*4 Observer & Eccentric | Sunday, June 24,2007 www.hometownlife.com SUNDAY PERSPECTIVES (*) A7 Michigan truly a great State development debate destiHaflb'fefora vacation has no easy answer here is a place in the Sleeping Bear 1% 4you nee&to re-mortgage the house to park at the foot of Esch Road in Benzie But there are no easy answers. The area I'11 pay the gas tab for your recent trip Up A favorite activity of mine is to follow the bike TCounty called Otter Creek Beach. depends on tourism to survive, it needs golf wm North? With gas prices over $3,56 a gal- If ials that meander along the edges of the Huron The pristine creek winds down to the courses, it needs manicured beaches, it needs lon^ring these uncertain and tough economic beach where it then cuts a meandering tinSes^spending upwards of $200 for a weekend River. Gallop on over to the Gallup Park Canoe trough through the sand toward Lake snowmobile trails through wilderness areas, it geta;#4y is tough on the poeketboofe. Yet^tfye Livery and take in this 65-acre park on the Huron Michigan. The water is refreshingly chilly needs lakes where speedboats can zip across MicrMairsum^er beckons you to kfcfcoff,the on a summer's day. The sand beach is soft, safety pbots, Wade the |ie for a rod and reel and a washed yellow against the the water, it needs houses that will attract head wyp "North* where nature can refresh your green dune grass and ever­ people with money who will spend some of it soul — without going broke. What-ya-gonna- Ann Arbor — It's more than just U-M green trees. It seems to go on do? Cross a County line and take in the beauty of forever and usually there are at local stores and restaurants as well as pay ^8^ If You Seek A Pleasant Ann Arbor in Washtenaw County (www.a2gov. only a handful of people at big taxes for part-time residence. ^r^^* Peninsula, Look About You. org). any given time of day. We have "Up North" sur­ A favorite activity of mine is to follow the This is one of the many rounding us in the Metro bike trails that meander along the edges of the beautiful spots in northern Detroit Region. Here are some Huron River. Gallop on over to the Gallup Park Michigan that make Up of my favorite Michigan desti­ Canoe Livery and take in this 65-acre park on North such a special place place. Others argue that overly restricting V nations close by: the Huron River. Enjoy nature real close to Hj^h GJIogl.tr for those of us who toil most access is counter to the idea of a park where ; Kensington Metro Park home. of the year in southeast people can go to experience nature. A story * Tom Watkins www.metroparks.com Other activities nearby: Michigan. Sometime in the in the Leelanau Enterprise reports that after On the western edge of Take in: The Henry Ford, (www.thehen- middle of April just as a warm weekend public commentaries there is no consensus r. Oakland County is one of the ryford.org) America's Greatest History tricks us into thinking that summer may be on these plans by the public or by local gov- \- jewels of the Metropark system, Kensington, a Attractions is four distinct attractions in one: just around the corner, my wife and I begin ernments. slice of "Up North" in our backyard. The lakes Greenfield Village, The Ford Rouge Plant to yearn for those woods, creeks, lakes and This debate over management of the are dotted with canoes and sailboats, a par-3 Tour, the Henry Ford Museum and the Imax beaches. National Lakeshore is part of a broader golf course is speckled with duffers and over Theater. The New Detroit Science Center,(www. Often we are lulled into thinking of north­ debate over land use in this prime and much; 4,000 acres of woods with paved bike trails and detroitsciencecenter.org), The Detroit Zoo ern Michigan as our playground. We forget loved section of the state. Developers have ; hiking paths this park has something to offer (www.detroitzoo.org), The Detroit Historical that people live there year round and have been building brick mini-mansions with everyone. A trip to Kensington, or any of the Museum (www.detroithistorical.org/) and the to deal with its problems as well as enjoy its fertilized lawns around lakes that were once •< many Metro parks adds substance to the old Detroit Institute of the Arts (www.dia.org). beauty. But visitors and residents alike are home to simple cottages surrounded by , refrain: "Simple pleasures are the best!" Clearly there is nothing better than going to the constantly torn about what this wonderful natural growth. Forests have been replaced ; Hines Park www.waynecounty.com/parks ballpark to catch a Detroit Tigers game (www. place is supposed to be - home, recreation by manicured golf courses. Lakeshore own- ; The Wayne County Parks slogan captures detroit.tigers.mlb.com) and have a ballpark hot- .center, wilderness area. ers resist government restrictions on use the essence of Hines Park with it slogan: "The dog smothered in mustard to make you appreci­ This year, the National Park Service is that are intended to preserve the shores they Benefits Are Endless." 1 am fortunate to live in ate your hometown. struggling with these issues in trying to value. A proposed tax that would have helped Northville, a starting point for Hines Park, a OK, splurge! define the future of the Sleeping Bear Dunes preserve farmland in Leelanau County was slice of beauty that meanders through western There is no need to feel guilty from time to National Lakeshore and the decision they defeated last year. Wayne County following the Rouge River. time to load up the car and leave the metro make will help all of us who love our great In many cases, we seem to be barging The Friends of Rouge Park (www.therouge. region and take in all the beauty our state has North to set a direction that makes some headlong into destroying the very thing we org)together with leadership from the County to offer. Go to www.michigan.org/travel to dis­ sense for the state's economy, its wildlife, its go North to enjoy. Executive and County Commission have done cover the many nooks and crannies that you can natural resources and the people who make a But there are no easy answers. The area a wonderful job of educating people about the find all across the two beauty peninsulas that living and a home there. depends on tourism to survive. It needs importance of this watershed and helping to we call home. Michigan is surrounded by Great The National Park Service recently took golf courses, it needs manicured beaches, it clean up the park and the river. Have fun the Lakes and rich in natural beauty, Michigan's public commentary on three alternative needs snowmobile trails through wilderness old fashion way in the park with a hiking bike two peninsulas are dotted with 97 state parks, general management plans and a no-action areas, it needs lakes where speedboats can ; riding, throw a line in the river, toss horse shoes four national and numerous, metro and munici­ alternative. Each plan presents a different zip across the water, it needs houses that will and bring friends and grill a few steaks with all pal parks. We.have more shoreline than any philosophical approach to managing the attract people with money who will spend the gas money you saved by enjoying the beauty state in the nation with the exception of Alaska. park and allowing park access. Alternative A: some of it at local stores and restaurants as only a few miles away for any neighborhood in In addition, six state forests plus nature pre­ The Lakeshore is valued primarily for con­ well as pay big taxes for part-time residence. the metro area. serves and refuges, gardens and arboretums servation of its natural resources. Alternative It apparently needs casinos where people can Belle Isle www.ci.detroit.mi.us provide plenty of opportunity for fun in the sun, B: The Lakeshore is valued primarily for its gamble away their money, while avoiding the "The Jewel of the City of Detroit!" No matter snow and everything in-between. Recreation. recreational opportunities in scenic outdoor great outdoors. , ' what direction you look the beauty of the Island and relaxation, the good ole R+R is Michigan's settings. The middle way is Alternative C: But at what cost? is truly breathtaking. It is the Central Park of middle name. The Lakeshore is managed in such a way that Are we destroying the magic that draws us Detroit, a diamond glistening with Windsor This is pure Michigan, get out and enjoy it in most visitor use is concentrated in selected there as residents and visitors? Canada or the Detroit Skyline as the backdrop. spite of the high gas priceis! areas, with more natural, primitive condi­ Bring your fishing pole, your bike, your cooler, tions promoted in the rest of the Lakeshore. Hugh Gallagher is the managing editor of the freebie, a canoe or just a lounge chair — it is Tom Watkins is president and CEO of TDW and Associates. These positions all have their advocates. Observer Newspapers. He can be reached by-e-majl going to be a beautiful day of fun. Enjoy the He served as Michigan's state superintendent of schools Some want a strict control over human .at hgallagherdJhometownlife.com or by phone at (734) five mile of shoreline and the views of the huge 2001-05 and president and CEO of the Economic: Council of access to preserve the beauty and the wild- , 953-2149. ".'"'.',-.-.>.;; * freighter traffic that is a reminder of the eco­ Palm Beach County, Fla., 1996 to 2001. He welcomes reader life that bring visitors to the area in the first nomic might of our region framed by the towers comments at [email protected]. " of the Ambassador Bridge off in the distance.

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When it comes to football in June, they had a pretty hot time at Warner Miss Golf Redford Union. Livonia Churchill The annual Panther Football junior Shannon Camp, held June 14-15, drew 75 Warner, two-time - youngsters entering grades 5-12 in Division 1 state medal­ 2007-08. ist, was named Miss With special instruction on Golf as well as being stretching, speed and agility from selected to the All- Eric Newton of Xceleration Speed State Super Team-' • Training (also an RU assistant by the Michigan coach), campers received a pretty Interscholastic Golf well-rounded learning experience. Coaches Association. All of that went against the back­ Livonia Ladywood's drop of 80~degree heat and plenty of Andrea Warzyniec, humidity. who tied for seventh "Camp went well again this year," in the Division 2 state said Redford Union varsity head «±J.~-JB?BmirNWMMI tf • Hi111" I 'i Jag* *" f ^ > V^ M^-to*. tourney, also earned football coach Miles Tomasaitis. Fencers square off in a duel recently at the Salle d'Etrolt, a fencing facility located in the Amrhein Commerce Center All-State honors as "Although my uncanny ability to in Livonia. The 6,600-square-foot building features a raised floor, pro shop and well-outfitted weight room. well. Teammate Kelly schedule things on the hottest days Thomas was named .„,.: of the year held true yet again." honorable mention ^> , Tomasaitis said the camp was All-State and All- attended by "a mix of kids," with Academic. Colin Rankin taking part for a fifth Ladywood coach & consecutive year - the longest string Epee center Kellianne Nagy was >r among 2007 participants. Colin is named Division 2 | entering seventh grade at Hilbert. Coach of the Year. |' "The kids worked on new stretch­ The Blazers' quintet; ing techniques, learned new drills of Warzyniec, Thomas, to enhance their speed and worked Erica Mazur, Rachael^ with resistance equipment," added BY BRAD EMONS Organization (UFO), a U.S. with foil and either stay with Fuller and Angela Tomasaitis. STAFF WRITER Fencing Association member it, or progress into one of the Jamrog were also He emphasized that campers got. club which has been operating other weapons. Foil is the most Team All-State All- • quite a bargain for their fee of $20 There's been an ongoing in the western Wayne County popular and a point weapon Academic. per day (or $35 for two). "This (kind fencing operation for over a area since 2001. where opponents try to make of) training usually is in the $50 an year in an industrial corridor If you've every wondered contact against each other on Flames re-sign hour range, so the kids got a good in Livonia. about the sport of fencing, it's the torso area to score a touch. Livonia's Moss deal." But not to worry, it's all legal. most often described as chess Epee differs in that the Meanwhile, Garden City's sum­ Salic d'Etroit, southeast at high speed. Fencing requires entire body is a valid target, Livonia native David mer youth football camp took place mil-time sport fencing facility both physical and mental skills making for a. slower and more Moss (University of Friday and Saturday. recently marked its one-year and can be undertaken at any thoughtful bout. Michigan) signed a new anniversary on June 6. age. One of the oldest sports Sabre is the fastest of the contract Wednesday It's located in the Amrhein practiced in the U.S., fencing three, where the entire weapon with the Calgary is rooted in the art of dueling, Flames of the National 'Camp went well again this year Commerce Center, located at can be used to score and the 36/45 Amrhein Road (between though its blood-drawing days entire body is targeted. Hockey League.. Although my uncanny ability to Newburgh and Levan). The are long over. Modern fencing If you are looking for some­ Terms of the deal ; is one of the safest sports you schedule things on the hottest 6,600 square foot facility fea­ thing new to try and to get into were not disclosed. tures a raised floor, pro shop can compete in. shape, fencing may be the sport The 6-foot-3, 203-^ days of the year held true yet and a well outfitted weight There are three weapons for you. It does not require a pound forward, scored again.' room. used in fencing - foil, epee and team or any prior experience. 10 goals and added ; Salle d'Etroit is also home sabre. eight assists in 41 MILESTflMASAWS, Redfoid Union of the Underground Fencing Fencers traditionally start Please see FENCERS, B6 games with the Flames. vanity headfi/otba'l (oaih The former Detroit Catholic Central High grad appeared in all six playoff games against the Detroit Red Wings, ***** * ' * recording one assist. Velocity football conditioning camp Youth football play­ icson ers between the ages of 8 and 13 years old Wednesday, July 11, is the date for the 49th are invited to par­ Annual Junior Olympics, hosted by Redford ticipate in a junior BY ED WRIGHT Parks and Recreation and slated for Hilbert football condition­ STAFF WRITER Middle School. ing camp at Velocity • Hilbert is located at 26440 Puritan, a half- Sports Performance" *j When life threw aspiring young mile north of Five Mile and a half-mile west of in Canton. The camp ;: pitcher Drew Cobb a curveball three Beech Daly in Redford Township. will run July 23-Aug. J years ago, he didn't bail out or back Ages for the competition include Bantams 3 (Mondays through j- down one inch. (ages 6-U), Squirts ¢7-8), Pee Wees (9-10) and Fridays) from 10-11 :;• Instead, Cobb dug in, remained Midgets (11-12). Registration will begin 9 a.m. a.m. The cost of the positive and displayed a level of perse­ July 11, with events to start promptly at 10 a.m. camp is $100 for a t verance that is seldom seen in a per­ Field events (starting between 10 a.m. and 10-session package or ' son so young. 12:15 p.m.) include $15 per single sessions On April 30,2004, the then 9- Jong jump, softball (drop-in basis). year-old Canton resident slipped and Wednesday, July 11, |hrow and high jump The goal of the fell close to 10 feet while playing on is the date for the phile dashes and camp is to prepare a piece of playground equipment at felays will take place young players for their Griffin Park in Canton. The violent 49th Annual Junior Starting at noon and upcoming gridiron collision with the ground left the Olympics, hosted by ontinuing until past seasons. For more Canton Agape fourth-grader's right :15 P-m. (when the information, call (734) arm so severely injured that it was Redford Parks and anal race is sched- 485-2561 or visit www. touch and go whether doctors would Recreation and slated led to begin). velocitysp.com/canton. be able to save it. for Hilbert Middle Ribbons will be "Right before I got hurt, I had start­ cwarded to those fin­ All-Star Showcase ed working on pitching with my dad School. ishing in places 1-6 High school base­ because I wanted to try it that season m each heat, in each ball players (in the (in the Greater Canton Youth Baseball " "running event. 2007-2010 classes) are & Softball Association)," Cobb said. Rules include the following, no starting invited to sign up for "Then, after I got hurt, I thought, blocks, no spikes, no organized clubs/teams, the "Michigan All-Star 'Well, this stinks.'" children must compete in their age group, par­ Showcase," slated for "His right arm was like a trainwreck ents must be present at all times. Monday, July 2 and of broken bones," remembered Cobb's New this year, there will be a live DJ on Tuesday, July 3 near mom, Cassie. "Drew, suffered from hand to entertain participants and spectators. Grand Rapids at Fifth compartment syndrome, which occurs Additional "fun" events are planned for during Third Ballpark, home when someone has severe trauma in the day. of the Class A West „ v one location. When the arm swells Redford residents can participate free of Michigan Whitecaps. • from the injury, the muscles swell up charge, but non-residents are also welcome ($5, For more informa- : and there's no place for them to go. It along with proper identification). tion, call (616) 635- *;:> cuts off oxygen and blood, and causes BILL BRESLER I STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Families are urged to attend and cheer on the 0010 or go to gvsulak^': nerve damage." participants. ers.com and go to base­ After nearly losing his right arm following a serious injury in 2004, Drew Cobb is back For more information, call Theresa Burgess ball camps. There will-; playing baseball, basketball and playing the piano. The 12-year-old endured several painful of Redford Parks and Recreation, at (313) 387- be 12 Michigan colleges Please see COBB, B6 surgeries and physical therapy sessions to regain most of his pre-injury abilities. 2650. in attendance. ;j I (*) Observer S Eccentric | Sunday, June 24,2007 LOCAL SPORTS www.hometowolife.com GIRLS SOFTBALL Local golfers fare well at Michigan Amateur 2007 ALL-METRO CONFERENCE SOFTBALL Hahne, Sr, FIRST TEAM Lutheran North: Megan Gentile, Jr.; Nicole Rochester Hills Lutheran Northwest: Ashley Howard, Sr. Ludwig, Sr.; Laura Heinrich, Sr.; Elizabeth heinrich, Clawson; Melanie Mittelstaedt Sr; Kim Mangliers, BY MARTY BUDNER 3 t*V Sr.; Stephanie Sidick.Sr. Sr. STAFF WRITER finish it off," said Lomason, Macomb Lutheran North; Kari Wangelin, Soph.; University-Llggett: Catherin Vatsis, Soph.; Brittany Wangelin, Sr. Megan Arriicucci, Soph. who did not reach match play Clawson: Tami Ross, Sr; Lisa Schumaker, fr.; ' Kingswood: Julie Schubiner, Jr.; Lauren High school golf coach in his first Amateur last sum­ Megan Mitteistaedt, Sr, Stankovich, Jr. Harry Lomason turned tour­ mer at Boyne Resorts'. Grosse Pointe Woods Universlty-Liggett: Harper Woods: Kelly Duquette, Soph.; Jorday * Danielle Uespa, Jr.; Taylor Brown, Jr. Schmidt, Sr. nament participant this past "I had a couple of three- Bloomfield Hills Kimjswood; Anne Marie Skylis, Clarencevlile: Kellie Manis, Sr.; Charmaine week at historic Red Run Golf *S - putts at 13 and 14 that cost me, Sr,(MVP);KelseyGoin,Sr, McQueen, Soph. Club in Royal Oak. but other than that I played Harper Woods: Sarah Deramo, Jr.; Becky Lutheran Westland: Amanda DeVries, Jr. r Maddiqan, Soph, AT-LARGE The 31-year-old Orchard well," he said. "I was really Livonia Clarencevlile: Abby Sochacki, Sr. Lutheran Northwest: Bridgette Balon, Jr. Lake resident was one of looking forward to this and I Lutheran Westland; Rachel Becker, Sr. Clawson: Casey Harmon, Jr. SECOND TEAM COACH OF THE YEAR 156 golfers who teed it up just had a couple hiccups there Lutheran Northwest: Ailena McAuliffe, Sr.; Leah Northwest: Jeff Ludwig. Tuesday in the first round of in the middle rounds. But, it the 96th Michigan Amateur was a lot of fun and I enjoyed Championship held at the the course." challenging par-72, 6,773-yard OTHER LOCAL PLAYERS: All course located on Rochester totaled, 14 golfers from Road. the Observer & Eccentric's Lomason successfully scaled Oakland County coverage area the stroke play field to land, qualified for match play. one of the 64 available match- Rochester's Dan Doyle, a play positions. Although he Stoney Creek graduate who dropped his first-round match registered an Amateur high­ in an extended 21-hole mara­ light with a hole-in-one on thon, Lomason could relate to Wednesday, was the lone area many of the trials and tribula­ player to reach the semifinals. tions his male and female golf­ He was scheduled to play ers at Bloomfield Hills Lahser Steve Cuzzort of Grosse lie on endure during the high school Saturday. season. West Bloomfield's Greg "What I try and tell my boys Davies, the defending and girls is try to think about Amateur champion, won three strategy and where to leave matches and advanced to the yourself on the course, espe­ quarterfinal round before * "Kvilv' st.in^ il. j cially at a place like this and being eliminated by Cuzzort in /«l on these types of greens where 20 holes. Anthony Sorentinb you want to be below the and Jeff Champine - both of hole and putting up hill," said Rochester Hills - and Steve Lomason, who will just coach McKalko of Troy won their 1 the Knight boys next season. two opening rounds of match -jr - " V*m 5¾ *, * - - "ft*" f. "It can get tough, so you can play before elimination. kind of relate if they played Brian Miller (Lake poorly or if they played good," Orion) and Matt Malloure he said. "You can get a feeling (Farmington Hills) were first- j * i of what it's like for them to be round match player winners, _ _ la-jgAawsmsMiMwa out there playing in tourna­ LAWRENCE MCKEEI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER while Eberley Stonestreet ments." (Auburn Hills), Justin Hull Lomason had a bittersweet Uvonia resident Paul Kolton found his first trip into Michigan Amateur match (Birmingham), Gene Gizzarelli feeling after banging around play a memorable one Thursday as he faced good friend Greg Davies of (Bloomfield Hills), Stephen the Red Run course for three West Bloomfieid. Kolton came up short in his bid to knock off the defending DeMare (West Bloomfield), days in his second Michigan Michigan Amateur champion, losing 1-up. Ken Hudson (Bloomfield OVERNIGHT FUN TRIPS PREMIER PACKAGES Amateur. Hills) and Chris Vozza The 1994 Detroit Country their match that started late Miller managed the 21-hole (Bloomfield Hills) joined • $50 FREE Cash & Tokens! • $70 FREE Cash S, Tokens! 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The Michigan Rams laid out the heavy RBI, while Frank Persichino and Drew Losing pitcher Keith Archer lasted 2.1 % DTF Energy lumber Wednesday with an 11-hit attack Churchward each added two hits and innings for the 22-under Eagles, who BELLE TIRE *> WL\DO\\ f BROOK en route to a 9-2 Livonia Collegiate knocked in a run. Nick Urban went 2- slipped to 0-12-1 overall in the LCBL. ' J M I h r !• r q , | s Baseball League victory over the Detroit for-2 in scored twice as the Rams tallied Archer gave up fiye runs on five hits. He Eagles at Ford Field. three runs in the second, two in the third walked three, hit two batters and struck Kyle Hurtt led the way going 2-for-4 and put it away with four in the seventh. out two. with three RBI and a run scored as the .Winning pitcher Shane McCatty Plymouth High gra'd Alex Harvey went 20-and-under Rams evened their LCBL pitched six strong innings, allowing just 2-for-3 and scored a run for the Eagles. record at 6-6-1. one run on three hits and four walks. He Livonia Franklin High grad Otis Young Max Kelmigian added two hits and two fanned six. added a hit and scored a run.

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Go to HometownLife.com for details, www.hometownlife.com Observer & Eccentric | Sunday, June 24,2007 (*) A vacation closer to home Alberts on the Alley June earlier games to make it to the • Friday's playoffs followed • 20 routed the Boondock pinnacle. Alberts tripped up a similar pattern, with both ;;"_ Saints, 22-8, capturing the Loc Stars, 15-4, before advanc­ finalists going 2-0 earlier in - might be in order this year Wednesday Men's D playoffs ing to the final thanks to an the tournament. in the Garden City Parks & 18-15 triumph over Co-Pilot Healthy Living earned a '-, Recreation Adult Softball Printing. 22-6 win over Warren Salvage as prices have been hovering around $3 will be on hand offering kayaking demonstra­ League. Boondock's path to the final before edging Sports Venue, I lately and some of my friends are almost tions. Visitors will have the opportunity to Meanwhile, in the June 15 began with an 11-7 win over 19-15. Still Loaded took care '. excited. I still think $3 a gallon stinks. actually try out a kayak if they wish. The folks championship game of the Tri-County, and continued of Siding World, 16-4, and The: And the word on the water is that these high from KD Outdoors, a sporting goods store Friday's Men's D playoffs, with a 16-15 victory over Kime. Steamers, 15-14. prices, coupled with all the economic woes in Waterford, will be on hand with the latest Healthy Living knocked off First-round wins were First-round wins were ', that are pounding us here in outdoor gear, and Cycle Therapy, a mountain Still Loaded, 18-13. scored by Kime (36-10 over scored by The Steamers (23- ,J. Michigan, are cutting into biking specialty store in Waterford will have Lower Your Standards) and 14 over Scrappers) and Sports'1 t v some people's vacation plans. representatives on hand with all the latest • In the Wednesday Men's D Co-Pilot Printing (15-7 over Venue (18-14 over Drake's ': If Michigan's floundering gear and equipment. playoffs, the finalists won two Westland Car Care). Lounge). T economy and sky-high gas ' "They will also be offering free bike repair," ft prices have you second-guess- Floyd said. V** ing your plans, maybe a day The long-range weather forecast calls for or a weekend getaway here good weather next weekend. Consider taking GARDEN CITY PARKS & RECREATION THURSDAY MEN'S D locally is in order. You know, a day-trip or a weekend jaunt to Pontiac Lake 2007 ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUE STANDINGS Team Wins Losses Ties Polnts Outdoor just to clear your head. Recreation Area (248-666-1020) where you (As of June 20) 1. Copper Door 12 • 0 0 24 Insights can enjoy the outdoors, close to home. 2. Bad News Beers 4 13 Pontiac Lake Recreation 3. BehrWails 6 8 TUESDAY WOMEN'S D Area in Waterford is just min­ All vehicles entering Pontiac Lake, or any 4. Papa Joe's t i Team Wins Losses Ties Points Bill Parker utes from home and features other state park or recreation area, must 1. Beechwood 11 1 22 FRIDAY MEN'S D 6 a modern campground with have a Motor Vehicle Permit sticker on the 2. Chatters 6 0 12 (Final Standings) 3. Chick Channel 5 7 0 10 windshield. Stickers are available at the park Team Wins Losses Ties Points 176 sites. Each campsite has 4. Vision Lanes 3 0 6 entrance. Cost is $24 for a resident annual 1. Still Loaded 1 2 23 20 amp. and 30 amp. hookups and a fire ring. 2. Healthy Living 0 , 3 21 WEDNESDAY MEN'S D ($29 for a non-resident) and $6 for a resident 3. Drake's Lounge 3 21 The campground also features modern show­ (Final Standings) 4. The Steamers 4 14' - ers and restrooms. daily ($8 for a non-resident). Team Wins Losses Ties Points 5. Scrappers 5 18 1. Kime "While you're here, you can take a swim at 13 0 1 26 6. Sports Venue 6 is .; 2. Alberts on the Alley 12 2 0' 24 HUNTER SAFETY FOR WOMEN 7. Brinks North 7 14 the beach, play basketball or softball, take a 3. Co-Piolet Printing 4 2 18 8. Warren Salvage 12 3 hike or ride a mountain bike on our trails, or Becoming an Outdoors Women (BOW) is 4. Boondock Saints 5 1 17 12 9. Siding World 3 "i 5. Tri County 6 0 16 go fishing in Pontiac Lake," said Karis Floyd, offering a unique hunter safety class geared 10. Brinks South 13 2 6. Westland Car Care 10 the supervisor at Pontiac Lake. "We have a specifically for women age 18 and older. 13 7. Loc Stars * Healthy Living owns tie-breaker vs. Drake's Lounge for second place in final""} 8. Lower Your Standards 13 two-mile hiking trail and an 11-mile moun­ The class will be held Saturday, Aug. 11, at league standings based on head-to-head results. >"> tain biking trail. Some of the more experi­ the Ingham County Conservation District, enced hikers take the long trail." 1031W. Dexter Trail, in Mason (south of Floyd said hikers and bikers can expect to Lansing). encounter hilly terrain while on the trails. "These classes are a good way for women to For water enthusiasts, Pontiac Lake offers familiarize themselves with guns and how to a boat launch, along with two fishing piers handle them safely, even if they don't intend - one on the east end and one on the west end to hunt," Lynn Maria, DNR BOW coordinator BRASELTON, Ga. - The include Justin Bobolts (Walled . is one of 80 events the AJGA : - that provide lots of shore fishing opportuni­ said. "This is important information for single tournament field has been Lake Western) of Wixon, will conduct in 2007. This year,* ties. mothers, for example, who may not be inter­ set for the Randy Wise Junior David Driver (De La Salle AJGA tournaments will take * On Saturday, June 30, anyone visiting the ested in hunting, but whose children may be Open, the American Junior Golf Collegiate) of Macomb, Matt place in more than 25 states. * recreation area will get an added bonus as going out to shoot with relatives or for women Association announced Friday. Fuller (Clarkston), Alexander The American Junior Golf * Pontiac Lake is sponsoring an outdoor recre­ with guns in their homes." Ninety-nine of the country's top Lyall (Novi), Shannon Warner Association is a 501(c)(3) non- * ation show. The program runs from 10 a.m. to To register, or for more information, visit junior golfers, ages 12-18, will (Livonia Churchill) and Joshua profit organization dedicated tcj 3 p.m. on the beach off Williams Lake Road. the DNR web site at www.michigan.gov/dnr. tee it up at Flint Elks Lodge Wylie (Brighton). the overall growth and develop! "This is part of our (DNR's) Go Get Click on the "Education and Outreach" link 222 Golf Club in Grand Blanc, 2006 Girls Division cham­ ment of young men and women|' Outdoors Program," Floyd said. "This is the on the left side of the home page. Mich., July 10-13. The field fea­ pion Katie Sylvan of San who aspire to earn college golf | third year we've had it at Pontiac Lake and tures players from 20 states and Diego will be back to defend scholarships through competi­ Canada. each year we've tried to make it a little bit dif­ Bill Parker covers the outdoors for the Observer S her title. Matthew Thompson tive junior golf. ferent. We want to encourage families to get Eccentric Newspapers'. Anglers and hunters are urged Twenty-seven golfers in the of Battle Creek, who placed The largest Association of its outdoors and enjoy camping, hiking, swim­ to report their success. Questions and comments are tournament reside in Michigan. . second in this event last year kind, the AJGA has an annual ming and fishing." also encouraged. Send information to: Bill Parker, c/o These include Bloomfield and won the 2006 Coca-Cola junior membership (boysvand Floyd said representatives from REI of Troy Outdoors, 805 E. Maple, Birmingham, Ml 48009) Hills residents Christopher Junior Championship at Boyne girls ages 12-18) of more than Mathews (Lahser), Nathan Highlands, is also in the field. 5,000 junior golfers from 49 Pitters (Cranbrook Kingswood), The first and second rounds states and more than 25 foreign and Joan Dulieu (Detroit will take place Wednesday countries. UPCOMING SCHEDULE Country Day), who will all and Thursday, July 11 and 12. Titleist, the AJGA's National tee it up at Flint Elks Lodge LIVONIA COLLEGIATE 8ASESALL LEAGUE (at MU's Hitch Ballpark): Michigan Bulls vs. Saturday, July 7: Michigan Bucks at Cleveland The final round will take place Sponsor, has been the catalyst Sunday, June 24 (at Bicentennial Park): Detroit Michigan Rams (2), noon. Internationals, 7p.m. 222 Golf Club. Michael Lewis Friday, July 13. 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Bloomfield law the existing nursing staff, and sales. •CAD/CAM, preferably Will train. Competitive cessfully pass an oral Board $14.25 base/appt. office, exp., P/T. Non-smok­ be self directed and able to AUTO SALES DRIVER • Relationship- building for AutoCad wages & benefits. Must interview: Immediate openings this wk. ing. Resume [email protected] work with team members to Needed for busy westside pass drug screen if offered Needed for Livonia medical new and existing customers reach common objectives. dealership. Must be hard­ equipment company. CDL w/ Customer Service/Sales, The successful candidate Previous internal medicine, job. Wafk-lns btwn 10am- * Create & implement LEGAL SECRETARY working with good refer­ HazMat preferred, chauffeur's A post job offer requires that innovative products & price conditions apply. must he highly motivated, clinical management and 2pm, Mon-Fri. Fax resume: Exp preferred but willing to ences. We offer good pay required. Driving record, an applicant must pass a drug points to wide customer base Must be 17+ (248)426-4405 and able to work jointly computer experience is 248-363-7096 train the right individual. plan & benefits. Apply in drug testing, criminal back­ screening, background Investi­ •Abie to represent the event Visit: workforstudents.com with anginsering & required, and must be CABLING CONCEPTS INC. person to New Car Mgr: ground checks mandatory. gation, psychological exam professionally Position includes drafting manufacturing departments licensed to practice in the 4305 Plnevlew Dr, and a pre-hire physical exami­ LIVONIA CHRYSLER-JEEP Fax or email resume: • Exc. verbal & written skills legal documents, complaints, to achieve departmental State of Michigan. Suite 200 Attn: Rob: 734-522-9380 nation. • Able to work Independently motions & discovery. Salary and company objectives. 30777 PLYMOUTH RD Walled Lake, Mi 4839D [email protected] Starting annual base wage is and as part of a team EftLSlHE 1 commensurate with exp. Call 734-838-1120 www.cablers.com $34,970.85 We offer a competitive • Internet savvy Benefits avail. Fax resumes Interested applicants piease DRIVER needed Mon.-Fri., Applications are available in at it's best! salary with an excellent • Great attitude & work ethic Attn: Chris (734) 261-4737 send resumes to: 7:30am-8:30am & 5pm to the Clerk's Office, Charter Twp. __ benefits package, including: CANVASSORS 6pm. Great hourly wage pius • Verifiable work references of Plymouth, 9955 N. Haggerty Wendt Diacraft paid time off, medical, life, Michigan's leading window & gas. 248-982-7222 Road, Plymouth, Ml. during Please send resume, disability insurance, 401 (k) home improvement co. is Attn: Jeffrey S. Wirth regular business hours, 8am via fax, to: TREE SERVICE Busy real estate agent looking and tuition assistance along looking for sales people in the Driver/Personal Assistant 30975 Century Drive to 4:30pm, Mon: thru Fri. 248-269-7649 for upbeat, organized person with optional dental. Canvassing Dept. Looking for Primary duty would be as a looking to hire experienced Applications will not be mailed. or mail to: Tree Climbers, Ground Crew & to help with office work 20- Wixom, Ml 48393 Interested candidates motivated, hard-working & driver for a local business All applications must be turned Meadow Brook CDL Drivers. 248-352-0263 30 hr/wk. Knowledge of real Jeff.wirthQwdc. should e-mail their resume responsible individuals. Hrty. executive. Must be physically in at the Clerk's Office no later wendtgroup.com Concours d'Eiegance estate business heipfui but to the practice manager at: pay + commission & bonuses. able and experienced in assist­ than 3pm, July 11,2007. Laurie_Purcel!@ CAKE DECORATOR 2701 Troy Center Dr., Ste 220 VALET MANAGER will train right person. Apply Will train, No exp. necessary. ing a handicapped individual. The Charter Twp. of Plymouth ihacares.com Commercial exp. necessary. Troy, Ml 48323 Needed for prestigious five- in person at Remax Prestige, Overtime available. Please cail Pieasant working environment does not discriminate against fax to: (866)282-8067 High volume cake shop with, No phone calls please! star Downtown Detroit loca­ 25050 Ford Rd, Obn Hgts. No Help Wanted-Dental Dave at: (734) 634-6575 with flexible hours. Pre- any individual or group or apply online at multiple locations. because of race, religion, age, tion. Must have 2 years of phone calls please. or Brian at: (734) 748-9790 employment drug and back­ www.ihacares.com Fax resume: 734-522-1192 national origin, color, marital Marketing Valet Managerial experience. DENTAL ASSISTANT ground check. Email resume - OFFICE CLERK/ status, handicap, height or Excellent customer service & 12 Mile 8< Evergreen. ENJOY PEOPLE? Carpenter Experienced COLLECTION SPECIALIST [email protected] weight in the employment or communication skids required. Great office. Friendly & exp, 2 OPTICAL DISPENSER COMMUNICATE WELL? FINISH/RENOVATOR provision of services. Fulltime. For auto dealer in or fax 248-879-2430 Salary plus benefits. or more yrs. X-ray certified. Exp. necessary. Full-Time. Top Become an important member Must have attention to detail. Tayior. Phone & computer salary. Full benefits, 401K. No DRIVER, TOW TRUCK Fax resume to 313-963-4469 (248) 353-4747 of a team that strives to (248) 737-2522 FITTER/WELDER skills required. nights, no Sun. Downtown Weekends & nights. Fri., 5pm improve customer relations. Apply within: • Call 734-946-0011 or fax DENTAL RECEPTIONIST Rochester. Call Sharon. CARPENTERS & HELPERS - Mon., 9am. Livonia area. WAREHOUSE/ You will be responsible for 734-946-0084 Attn: Eugene Needed for a fast paced, state (248) 651-7986 For local buiider. Please fax Can run from your house. Exp. 12651 Newburgh, entering orders In our com­ TRUCK DRIVER of the art dental practice. application with work history & not necessary. Call between Livonia RECEPTIONIST for retirement puter system; answering cus­ SCHOOLCRAFT Alside, a manufacturer and Experience preferred. Know­ OPTICIAN DISPENSER pay request to 248-435-9987 9am-5pm. (734)591-0457 FRONT OFFICE ASSISTANT home in Northviile. Apply in tomer questions'and assisting COLLEGE distributor of exterior building ledge of Dentrix System help­ Experienced. Private practice. Farmington maid service look­ person: American House, in the sales effort. This is an DRIVERS - EXPERIENCED Livonia Ml 48152 products, has an immediate ful. Please call: 734-844-1300 Top salary & benefits. No CEMENT FINISHERS ing for a full time assistant. entry-level position. To qualify ROLL-OFF www. Schoolcraft, edu opening for a Warehouse 420Q0 Seven Mile. evenings or Sundays. Full or Experienced, for con­ Must have strong telephone 8. you must be available to work CANTON WASTE RECYCLING Worker/ Delivery Driver. DENTAL ASSISTANT part time. Management posi­ • struction company In computer skills. Starting RECEPTIONIST for small mort­ evenings and weekends. Accepting applications for Responsibilities include ware­ Exp'd chairside, roving pos- tion available. Farmington Hills. salary S20k w/ benefits. Fax gage office. Typing & comput­ College students/home-mak­ housing and material han­ tion, large group practice. Call Bob, 313-565-5744 Excellent pay and benefits. Drivers with CDL B with air­ Full-time position er skills $8-$10/hr. Mon-Fri. ers welcome. Apply in person resume to: 248-557-0077 dling, loading and unloading Call Sheree at (734) 420-2326 248-476-5122 brake endorsement. Benefits available as follows: Fax resume: 248-557-8328 at the Gardner-White Furniture trucks (includes lifting in PHYSICIAN'S ASSISTANT & bonuses. Caii for times. or call for appt: 248-557-0780 in Southfield. 21100 W. 8 Mile CLEANERS/JANITORS excess of 100 lbs.), and deliv­ DENTAL ASSISTANT Licensed eligible. Hem/One (734) 397-5801 EOE Coordinator of College Rd., Between Evergreen & $8/ hr. Part-Time. ery, loading customer orders, Troy office seeking experi­ office. Dearborn. Full-Time, Communications -, Lahser Ask for Karen Mon-Wed-Fri. 5-8pm. DRIVERS PT & processing returns, and enced F/T Dental Assistant. days. Benefits. Fax resume (248)357-1380 PLYMOUTH AREA. DIESEL MECHANICS Marketing Department unloading trucks. Candidates RECEPTIONIST/ Applicants must have a pol­ to: 313-274-8717 Attn: Cheryl (734) 283-6934 Good driving record & pass must have B CDL License, ished appearance, at least 2 Applications along with FILE CLERK INSURANCE AGENTS, drug test. Call Bob at Budget high school diploma, and.min­ yrs dental assisting experi­ photocopies of college tran­ Needed full-time for lux­ PT TECH LICENSED Leads, Advances, CNC Mazak Truck Rental 734-523-9087 imum two years of warehouse/ ence at chairside, X-Ray and scripts must be received in ury car dealership. Part time, will train, evening Bonuses, trips. S100K+ DRY CLEANERS HIRING: Human Resources no later driving experience. We offer a Receptionist experience CPR certified, experienced Lathe Operator hours. Fax resume to attn Jill annually. 248-865-8555 Experienced Only. than Thursday July 12, complete compensation pack­ a plus. Benefits and 401k taking impressions and mak­ age with pension plan. ing temporaries. Dentrix and 734-462^3831. NLB Corp is seeking a team- Dry Clean Pressers 2007 at 4:30pm. available. Piease email Please fax resume to Alside, Imaging knowledge a plus. oriented individual for a your resume to Kerstyn: & Shirt Pressors For job posting, to apply Attention Operations Manager Fax or email resume to Dr. Ted Machinist position working kparent® RECEPTIONIST Full or Part-Time. online or download applica­ 734-467-1907 Degenhardt: 248-643-6463 night shift up to 50 hrs/wk. jaguaroftroy.com Growing, private optometry tions visit our website at [email protected] Apply in person practice in Novi seeking www.schoolcraft.etiu/iQbs Help WanterJ-Office The qualified candidate must 200 S Wayne Rd Westiand receptionist. Strong customer RECEPTIONIST/SECRETARY nave min. 5 yrs CNC Mazak Clerical DENTAL ASSISTANT service 8. multi-tasking skills Schoolcraft College Travei medicine clinic looking Part-Time. Experienced. Mon- turning center exp. and min. Pictures Csn Make a must. Fax resume: is an Equal Opportunity for a receptionist to work in Thur.w/flexibie 20+ hr/wk. Fax 1 yr. Mazatrol control & pro­ (248) 347-7801 or email Employer. Accounting Clerk Farmington Hills. FT. Req: resume to Lisa: 248-593-1061 gramming exp. High School [email protected] diploma or GED required. telephone, typing & computer Ability to read prints and Bloomfield Hills law firm skills. Call 248-851-5633 or DENTAL: Modern, cosmetic measuring tools (microme­ Meat Managers & seeking organized, reliable fax 248-851-5634. Dental Practice, located In ters, calipers etc.) and a and detail oriented candi­ Birmingham, seeks an enthu­ RN Meat Cutters siastic, motivated, articulate, SALESPERSON/ BUSINESS strong mechanical aptitude. Generai/'07 H.S. Grads date to perform client SALES SUPPORT FULL-TIME DEVELOPMENT Must have own tools. Send dependable person with den­ billings, invoice and pay­ For an International Marble resume with hourly wage SUMMER WORK CLERK tal knowledge to enhance & ment tracking and related Unique opportunity in the Company, Customers will be requirements to: NLB, Attn: coordinate ail aspects of our $14.25 base/appt. summaries and duties, as interior designers, architects, HR-CNCOE, 29830 Beck Rd., growing practice. Livonia area for an RN look­ •Full/Part-Time well as serve as support Steel industries Inc., located and builders. Excellent cus­ Wixom, Ml 48393, or fax to: Fax resume: 248-922-1686 ing for an administrative •Customer Sales/Service for Accounting Manager In Redford is looking for a tomer follow- up and people Busch's is seeking Meat position. Primary responsi­ •Conditions apply, working with accounts dependable team player to be skills. Previous sales/cus­ (248) 926-4343, Managers and Meat Cutters. bilities include physician must be 17+ payable, receivable and responsible for a variety of tomer service preferred. E-mail: [email protected] Qualified candidates must and community marketing NLB offers an outstanding •No exp. needed - we train payroll. Must have mini­ clerical duties, including data Ethical, honest, and profes­ have a minimum of three and education. Candidates benefits package including •visit: workforstudents.com mum of Associates Degree entry, filing, attention to sional. Apply to years cutting experience, be should have experience in health, dental, vision, 401 (K) Call Monday: (248) 426-4405 in accounting and/or busi­ detail, pleasant phone voice, Arbor Mines Minerals and FedEx Klnko's able to identify and process health care, the ability to and profit sharing. Website: ness related course of and other various job duties. ATTENTION Provides challenging careers, various types of meat and work independently and Metals Trading Ltd. www.nibcorp.com. EOE Grocery study and at least two Experience in Accounting and skill enhancement & profess­ poultry products, have an ALL LPN'S with the public, and strong 25820 Orchard Lake Rd. years of full-time experi­ computer knowledge pre­ ional growth opportunities for eye for detail and be able to Health Partners Inc. needs interpersonal skills. Work Suite #1 CNC SET UP/ OPERATOR ence In an accounting posi­ ferred. Work hrs will be from ambitious, customer focused work in a cold room for you! For home care case Monday-Friday 8-5. We Farmington Hiils, Ml 48336 Small Southfield shop needs COME GROW tion. Piease send resume 8am to 5pm, Mon. thru Fri. : individuals who enjoy a fast extended periods of time. located in Livonia. Part offer excellent compensa-' Phone : (248) 426 0400 highly motivated professional to: Dawda, Mann, Mulcahy We offer a competitive salary paced work environment. WITH US! Busch's offers a strong time every other weekend tion and benefits that Fax : (248) 426 0441 E-mail: for low- to mid-volume preci­ & Sadier PLC and benefit package. Please [email protected] We are currently hiring for the company with competitive 9am-5pm. Great pay, include: 401K, health and sion machining center parts. 39533 Woodward Ave. send your resume and salary Website: Southfield area, benefit and compensation some benefits. Please call dental insurance. Good wages, benefits. Air- #200, Bloomfield Hills, Ml requirements to: www. arbor-stone.com • Fuil-Time Production plans including, health Mon. thru Fri. Send resume to: Box 1565 conditioned. Fax resume: 48304 Attention LER 248-423-3466 ext 102 248-358-2153 Operator, 1st,2nd&3/d insurance, 401k, advance­ Steel Industries. Inc., O&E Newspapers Service Sales Person shifts ?3*iit ?tTtt/. Me&i* ment opportunities, and 12600 Beech Daly Rd., 36251 Schoolcraft Rd. Candidate to sell our Industrial COMPANION/OFFICE: Part- • Full-Time Retail Sales Assoc. many more. To iearn more Redford, Mi 48239. CHIROPRACTIC ASSISTANT Livonia, Ml 48150 calibration services in Detroit Time for Midnight & Afternoon At FedEx Kinko's we offer cut­ about Busch's and apply Accounts Payable Permanent part-time position, oeresume® Busch's, a service oriented Metro area. Prospecting from positions for retirement home. ting edge technology, a great online visit our website at. Clerk Mon., Wed 8! Fri. 2:45-7:30pm hometownlife.com grocery retailer, is seeking SECRETARY/ many sources, utilizing a com­ Some Nurse Aide exp. pre­ team, competitive salaries & www.buschs.com & Sat. 8:45-1:30PM. Clerical (Code 1565) ferred. Apply at: American terrific benefits. To apply, candidates for our Produce, Part-Time ADMINISTRATIVE skills & computer knowledge pany truck. Familiar with ISO Deli, Guest Services, Cash Property Management Co. House, 42000 Seven Mile. please fax a resume to ASSISTANT required. Willing to train qual­ standards a plus. Typing/com­ Office, Floral, Grocery, located in West Bloomfield RN or LPN 248-355-5673, or click on the • Oil Change No experience necessary. ified person. 27527 Joy Rd., puter skills req. Salary/benefits Seafood and Meat depart­ seeks a part-time Entry "careers" icon at Must REALLY be able to VfcblkW. of Inkster, Westland. For phone triage. Full-Time & 401K. Advancement into CUSTODIAN/ ments for a number of store Level Accounts Payable www.fedexkinkos.com. Technicians * type a minimum of 75 734-522-5501 with current triage exp. equipment sales possible. locations. Come join our Clerk. Duties include organ­ Birmingham. Fax resume to: MAINTENANCE FedEx Krnkos is an EOE 10 Minute Oii Change experi­ wpm - will be tested for Resume: [email protected] team of talented individuals izing and entering utility CHIROPRACTIC ASSISTANT (248) 433-1742 personnel needed in ence or will train. Full &/or typing speed at interview. or fax: 989-792-4340 FILE CLERK/ who aim to make Busch's bills into a paperless invoic­ 2 afternoons per week. 2:30- part-time. Apply in person: Willing to train the right Oakland County. Flexible DELIVERY PERSON the "Premier Food Retailer ing system. Know-iedge in 7pm. Experience helpful but 34680 W. 8 Mile Rd., self-motivated person for Help Wanted- hours available. Perfect as Ideal for prior military. F/T, in Southeastern Michigan". MS Excel is a must. This not necessary. Must have 4 Farmington Hills. ¥i mile W. of busy law firm in Oakland second income. Interior P/T. Must have reliable vehi­ To learn more about position wii! pay approxi­ arms & 6 legs and be able to Food/Beverage Farmington Rd. 248:476-1313 County, PLEASE FAX and exterior cleaning and cle, valid driver's license, & Busch's and apply online mately $13/hr. (20-24 hours do 10 things at one time. SALARY REQUIREMENTS insurance. This is a DRIVING PERSONAL LINES CSR per week) with no benefits. Leave the kids at home and BREAKFAST COOK CHILDCARE NEEDED 2 ado­ maintenance required. visit our website at: along with resume to: JOB. Not for the meek, weak, Great place to work. Please email resumes to: come talk to adults for awhile. PT to start. Health insurance lescents, JULY 2 - AUG. 7, no Please call Susan at . www.buschs.com or at 248-698-3321 or the directionally chal­ Farmington Insurance agency. [email protected] Tepper Chiropractic Clinic, avail. Small family restaurant. weekends. Exp. & refs. req'd. 248-886-8650 one of our store locations attn. SUSAN lenged! 248-854-4070 Fax resume 248-324-1001 6/Newburgh. (734) 464-9595 Northviile. 734-420-2141 Livonia. (248) 888-0733 www.hometownlife.com LOCAL SPORTS Observer S Eccentric | Sunday, June 24,2007 (LW ) B5

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Youth Triathlon and girls under-9 through under-14). any of the Garden City Parks & Recreation School and play their home games at John Glenn The City of Livonia Department of Parks and New sports camps and off-season sports adult softball leagues, contact Daniel High School. Recreation will stage its fourth annual youth training are also offered. Prices vary. Plamondoh, recreation/arena supervisor for the Age groups for both units include freshman triathlon Saturday, Aug. 18 at Clements Circle For more information, call (734) 261-2161. parks and rec department, at (734) 793-1886 or (8-10), JV (11-12) and varsity (11-14). Players are Park. e-mail him at [email protected]. subject to weight restrictions. All players who The bike, run and swim is offered to boys and Golf for hockey There are several men's leagues (Class D register must product a copy of their birth cer­ girls, who will compete separately. Those eli­ The Redford Unified hockey team is hosting and Class Super D) as well as women's and tificate (not hospital certificate) and a recent gible are Livonia residents or those who reside its annual Golf Outing Fund-raiser, slated for coed leagues, with doubleheaders slated now school photo. in the Livonia Public School district. 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25 at Brae Burn Golf through June both at Garden City Park and For more information, call the WYAA during , Early registration is $10. Race day registra­ Course in Plymouth. the lighted softball field at Garden City High normal business hours at (734) 421-0640. tion is $15. All participants will receive a spe­ "The annual golf outing is our largest fund­ School. cially designed T-shirt. raiser every year," said Mark Scicluna, event Plamondon said the leagues, affiliated for the Instructional football Age divisions, race times and registration will organizer. "The players from both Redford first time with United States Sports Specialty Registration is under way for the WYAAs new! be: 8-and-under, 8:30 a.m. start (8 a.m. check- Union and Thurston benefit greatly through­ Association (USSSA), will play a.pair of seven- instructional footballprogra m for ages 7-8 at the in); 9-10,9:45 a.m. start (9:15 a.m. check-in); out the season because they can focus on their week sessions, with games continuing until Lange Compound, 6050 Farmington Road (north of 11-12,11 a.m. start (10;30 a.m. check-in); and game, not the ice bill." mid-September. FordRoad). 13-14» noon start (11:30 a.m. check-in). The team is looking for teams of four to play Soccer openings No scores will be tabulated and cpacfres will All participants need a swim suit, bike, bike at the golf outing, as well as seeking sponsors. Open positions remain for the Livonia be allowed on the field for instructional pur­ helmet and running shoes. The fee is $100 per player ($90 for current and Meteors high school open boys team (ages 14- poses. Games will be played prior to Meteors Distances include 2-mile bike, three-quarter alum hockey players). Each package includes 18 18). and Comets on their respective game dates. mile run and 150-yard swim (ages 13-14); 1.5- holes of golf with cart, lunch, steak dinner and For more information, call Scott Millman at Participants must have a maximum weight restric- mile bike, half-mile run and 100-yard swim golfer gift bag. (248)914-0138. tion of 115pounds and must supply a copy of their (ages 11-12); 1-mile bike, half-mile run and 50- Dinner tickets also are available, at $25 each. birth certificate to the league. yard swim (ages 9-10); half-mile bike, quarter- Sponsorship levels vary leading up to the Archery introduction For more information, call the WYAA at mile run and 25-yard swim (ages 8-and-under). Board of Education Sponsorship ($300). All The City of Livonia Department of Parks and (734) 421-0640 during normal business hours For more information, call (734) 466-3410. sponsors will be recognized at the event; hole Recreation will stage an introduction to target or visit www.wyaa.org. sponsorships also are available, but are limited. archery class from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, Archery league For more information, to register or for spon­ Aug. 18 and Sept. 22, at the Archery Range, located WYAA cheerleading The City of Livonia Department of Parks sorship opportunities, contact Scicluna at (313) on Glendale Avenue off Farmington Road between Registration for Westland Youth Athletic and Recreation will stage an outdoor archery 492-8232. 1-96 and Plymouth Road. Association cheerleading will be from 7-9 p.m. league beginning at 6 p.m. Mondays, Aug. The fee is $12 (residents) and $14 (non-resi­ Wednesdays and 10 a.m. until noon Saturdays 6 through Sept. 24, at the City of Livonia RU coaches sought dents). Children 9-and-under must be accom­ at the Lange Compound Building, 6050 Archery Range, located on Glendale Avenue, Redford Union athletic director Brett Steele panied by an adults. Farmington Road (north of Ford Road). east of Farmington Road (between Plymouth is accepting applications for the vacated posi­ Registration is at the Livonia Community Registration for the Westland Comets and Road and 1-96). tions of boys varsity head hockey, varsity boys Recreation Center, 12100 Hubbard (at Five Mile Meteors cheerleading squads is open to all girls The fee is $40 per person and registra­ tennis, freshman volleyball, assistant wrestling Road). ages 6-14 (as of Sept. 1). tion begins Monday, June 25 at the Livonia and junior varsity baseball coaches. Participants are welcome to bring their own Both units will cheer for the Meteors and Community Recreation Center's Parks and Meanwhile, the hockey coaching vacancy equipment. Comets freshman, JV and varsity-football Recreation Office, located at 15100 Hubbard (at is for the combined Redford Unified team, A limited number of instructional bow, squads during the season and also partici­ Five Mile Road). which includes players from RU and Thurston, arrows and other supplies are available to use at pate in the Western Suburban Junior Football The league is open to all archers of all although administrative duties for the squad no additional cost. Class participants may also League cheerleading rally. ages, beginners to expert. You must be able are taken care of by Steele. bring a lunch if desired. A half-hour break is For more information, call the WYAA at to shoot 20-30 yards and provide your own Those interested in applying for any of the schedule during the workshop. (734) 421-0640 during normal business hours equipment. Prior to the start of the league, above positions should contact Steele at (313) For more information, call (734) 466-2410. or visit www.wyaa.org. a mandatory meeting will be held at 6 p.m. 242-4270. Monday, July 30 at the LCRC. WYAA football signup All-Star Showcase For more information, call (734) 466-2414. Summer bowling Registration forWestlan d Youth Athletic The Michigan Ail-Star Showcase, open to All summer long at Garden City Lanes, it only Association football will be from 7-9 p.m. all high school players (2007 through 2010 Livonia Y leagues costs a buck to roll a game of bowling. Hours Wednesdays and 10 am to noon Saturdays at the grads) interested in playing college baseball The following leagues are now underway include 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and Lange Compound Building, 6050 Fairnington Road will be Monday-Tuesday, July 2-3, at Fifth for registration at the Livonia Family YMCA 3-10 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Garden City Lanes (north of Ford road). Third Ballpark, home of the West Michigan including: is located on the south side of Warren, one The WYAA has two units. Whitecaps of the Class A Midwest League. Co-ed T-Ball, coach-pitch and kid pitch block east of Middlebelt. The Westland Meteors practices at Voss Park Twelve Michigan colleges will be in atten­ league (ages 4-10) and pee wee soccer (ages 3- (Henry Ruff and Palmer) and play their home dance. 6), July 7-Aug. 11; fall soccer (starts early Sept.) GC adult softball info games at Wayne Memorial High School. The For more information, call (616) 635-0010'; or instructional (ages 3-8) and recreational (boys For more information about signing up for Westland Comets practice at Marshall Middle visit gvsulakers.com (go to baseball camps).

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NO TIME TO WASTE Cassie Cobb rushed her son to St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital in Ypsilanti. Following a short stay there, he was transferred to the University of Michigan Hospital, where his serious condition was diagnosed by a heads-up resident doctor, "Had the resident not real­ ized Drew was suffering from compartment syndrome, things could have been a lot worse," said Cassie Cobb. "They told us that in a lot of cases, if it's not "A treated in 11 or 12 hours, you can lose the arm. We put our trust in the doctors and let them do what they needed to do." The doctors rushed the 9- year-old into emergency sur­ gery, during which they cut the injured arm open from the wrist past the elbow. The procedure Fencers work out at the Salle d'Etroit facility in Livonia. allowed the muscles some room to swell outside the crammed confines of Cobb's damaged If you have kids and you past and are seeking more right arm. FROM, PAGE B1 " want an activity you can do practice or private lessons, "It was very scary at first with them, fencing is ideal, Salle d'Etroit features several because Drew had no feeling since greater size and strength coaches that offer instruction, in his arm for a while, which is Nor do you have to be in excel­ are outweighed by quickness including footwork. a symptom that the nerves are SESLERI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER lent shape. and speed. For more information, call dying," said Cassie Cobb. Canton resident Drew Cobb sits in front of a science project he completed While quick physical reflex­ Salle d'Etroit offers classes (734) 432-5014; or visit the that explains the serious arm injury he suffered three years ago. Cobb, a es help, it's usually patience for beginners with no fencing Web Site at www.salledetroit. BUMMER OF A SUMMER student at Canton Agape, received an "A" for his effort. and a tactical mind that carry, experience in each weapon. com. For more information on For the next three months, the day. Students as young as age 9 are UFO, visit www.uhderground- baseball was replaced by a series was when we started noticing was capable of doing." Competitive tournaments welcome, while classes include fencing.org. of surgeries and painstaking improvement in Drew," said are staged throughout the ' the use of all required fencing physical-therapy sessions, which Cassie Cobb. "The injury and OUTSTANDING ORIOLE state most every weekend from gear. [email protected] Cobb endured with the courage the recovery shaped Drew's Drew Cobb is currently thriv­ September through June. If you've fenced in the (734)953-2123 of a superhero. character into a stronger per­ ing as a second baseman for the "It hurt even when we had son. When you have to work GCYSBA's 12-and-under Orioles to do something as simple as harder at everything, it will squad, which was in fourth change the gauze on his scar," definitely grow your character." place in its division as of Friday said Cassie Cobb. "It's never easy afternoon. GET to see your child suffer like that. INSPIRING RETURN "Our family's motto even . Drew was amazing, though. By the following spring, Cobb before Drew's injury was, 'Have I(VI THE Become a Member of the We'd remind him that if he was was ready, able and more than faith, work hard and never give Golf Association of Michigan going to reach his goal of getting willing to make his return to the up,' and he definitely followed better, he'd have to work hard hind out whdt ovei b3 000 Micniqdn Golf°is baseball diamond. that," said Cassie Cobb. at the physical therapy, and he'd "I was a little rusty because I GAM! smile and nod." Cobb's recovery has amazed alrppriv Know at hadn't played in so long, but it doctors, Cassie Cobb said. He And Get The AWJk.GAIttGtg "I had to go to physical felt good to be able to get back still has troubles with some fine therapy twice a week for two out there," he said. "I had some motor skills in the wake of the Best Value months," said Drew. "It was bor­ issues with the longer throws injury, but that doesn't keep him ing and it was hard, but I.knew because my arm hadn't fully from competing in baseball and In Golf! it was something I needed to do recovered yet, but I could get the basketball, and from playing the USGA to get better." ball over to first from just about piano. The combination of hard anywhere on the infield." Unfortunately, Cobb has not work, perseverance and faith "It was awesome when he realized his dream of being able paid off for Cobb later that sum­ started playing baseball again to pitch due to the severity of mer when he began regaining because we didn't know what to the injury. -**. use of his arm. expect," said Cassie Cobb. "But But he has definitely proves "They told us that if his arm he had a great group of coaches that he can handle even the wasn't permanently damaged, — they were the same ones he most wicked of curveballs. it would start coming around had had since he started playing 12 or 13 weeks after the injury — and they were a great help. ewrightth ometownlife.com and that's about how long it They let him do whatever he (734)953-2108

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All of my friends are usually outgoing, but when they socialize with other people in class, I just hang back and watch. What can I do to put a burst in my confidence and be more outgoing? Boring and Left Out in Garden City It sounds like you're feeling insecure when your friends socialize with other people besides yourself. When your friends talk to other people, you might be feeling threatened. This may be coming from a core feeling that you're t *,v not good enough •$ ", Jg^ in some way. Are you afraid your friends won't be your friends anymore if they Monica Fulton start socializing with others too much? This is .. but not always very common right. To give yourself a shot of confidence, make a list of all the great things about you ... what makes you a good friend, a responsible daughter, a helpful sister? What are you good at ... sports? School? Drama? Then, turn this list into a daily meditation... something that you can read to yourself every morning that reminds you of all your good qualities. The next part is a little more difficult. Make a list of all the things you're interested in or like to talk about. Jot down some bits of information that you already know about each of the things on this list and some questions you'd like to get answers on. The next time your friends are socializing with a group of people, sit Llier families can't quite compare when down next to your friends and it comes to the loving camaraderie in listen. One of the subjects you're the Grifka-Tillotson home, at least interested in might come up and m the eyes of 17-year-old Marki Tillotson. give you the chance to pipe in Two seconds later, the 17-year-old Livonia and add some information or girl is asking her parents, "Do you think I'll ask a question. But, if you find get more allowance" for that comment? All that the people your friends are kidding aside, Marki and her sister, Paula, socializing with don't really have and brother, Dylan, are grateful for the anything in common with you, it second chance Ken and Daena Grifka gave might be time to branch out and the three Tillotson teens by fostering then find another group of people that adopting them last June. share your interests. Please see

What should i do when my girlfriend and one of my other friends get Into a fight? E want to side with my girlfriend, but i want to keep my other friend and not lose her. Angry but Confused in Garden City First, it's important not to take sides unless you really know all the facts. The problem with this BYUNMANNCHOMSN 23 years in a relationship, he said he result was Kissing You." is, there are usually two sets STAFF WRITER learned how to treat a woman," said Washington was nominated for a of "facts" in every argument. I Jenkins-Sanders, who returned home Grammy and received the Soul Train. tell people that there are three Marsha Jenkins-Sanders prayed her Monday from a three-day book signing Music Award for Best R&B Single for realities in life... mine, yours, first novel would not only entertain in Virginia. Kissing You. Jenkins-Sanders received and The Truth. What I mean "readers, but help them learn from her Jenkins-Sanders admits she was ill- the ASCAP music publishing and • is this... The Truth usually lies failed marriage to rhythm and blues prepared for Hollywood and fame when writer award for Song of the Year, For somewhere between the way singer Keith Washington. Although she met Washington during a Peabo six months, it was used as background I see it and the way you see it. ir,$he has changed the names, the story Bryson concert. "He was way too short music on. the afternoon soap, General So, taking sides with either one remains true to life in The Other Side of and pretty for my taste," she said, but Hospital. probably isn't a good idea. One Through, published by Strebor Books that evening he sang a song for her over "This was Keith's introduction to " of thdm will be angry with you International (an imprint of Simon and the phone and "that was it." Two years of Hollywood and a record deal. Our rela­ no matter what. Here's the deal, Schuster) this spring. you need to tell these two that dating followed until Jenkins-Sanders tionship changed. Infidelity is big in the the fight is theirs and not yours. Fourteen years after tying the knot refused to live with Washington outside music industry. I had women showing , Make it clear to them that you're with Washington, Jenkins-Sanders the institution of marriage. Before long, up at my door, calling, sending me notes staying out of it and that you're would leave the glamour of Hollywood they took their vows. that we have to talk," said Jenkins- not taking sides. Your girlfriend behind and return to her father's home "I built a home studio in our condo­ Sanders, 52. "I finally made the decision needs to hear that you will m Westland. Hollywood hasn't forgotten minium," said Jenkins-Sanders, who to leave in '92, 'S3, but didn't leave until remain friends with your friend. her though. Sister 2 Sister, a Hollywood had been promoted to management 1995 because I .didn't want to lose all the Your friend needs to hear that entertainment industry magazine, from a position as a flight attendant. "11 trappings of Hollywood and my friends." you will continue to date your reviewed the new novel in its July 2007 p.m. one night I awoke to music Keith Jenkins-Sanders finally walked out Marsha Jenkins-Sanders' new novel issue. had written. It was the most beautiful on Washington after realizing she was exposes the scandalous side of the ' I received an e-mail fiom an Atlanta thing he d ever written He said why Please see FULTON, C3 Hollywood entertainment industry man thanking me for the book Aftei don't you try writing the lyi ics? The end P'ease see NOVEL, C?

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Farmington. The ice cream make the decision of whether;- where you are now. It's an Loudest Whisper, is in the GOLF OUTING store holds special memories to stay with us." \\ FROM PAGE CI arrival. The journey is not works, as is book four, a sequel FROM PAGE CI for Paula. It was the first place Ken is grateful to Lutheran easy. The journey starts back to The Other Side of Through. the family went on their first Social Services for coordinat­ losing herself. in childhood." Jenkins-Sanders has also But enough about them, night together. ing the fostering an<| ado^tSMt "I had become cynical and Jenkins-Sanders was only promised one of her young the Grifka-Tillotson family The Tillotson teens enjoy He's hoping golfers $urh&utfo| mean. I left and came back 9 when her mother, a nurse step-sons that she would write is more interested in talking doing activities as a fam­ the outing that raised $2,8061¾ poor. We became legally at Wayne County General him a children's book about about a golf outing to raise ily, but also one-on-one with last year. separated in 1999. In 20011 Hospital, died from a heart taunting, bullying and self- money for the foster care their parents. Marki found a "Lutheran Social Services divorced him," she said. "In attack at age 32. The young esteem. program.of Lutheran Social new interest since moving to helped Daena and I build our 1995 when I left, I hated him girl was thrust into taking care When she isn't putting pen Services of Michigan, the the Grifka home. She trains •family," said Ken, 45, who's and started journaling my of her father and three broth­ to paper Jenkins-Sanders is nonprofit organization that and competes in agility with employed by Ford Motor Co. in bitter thoughts. Gradually I ers, the oldest of whom was 10, recruiting students for the brought them together. Kess, one of the family's two Dearborn. "I've probably had ii] started to heal and saw the the youngest only 6 months Inkster Vocational Academy, Paula, 18, and Ken came Australian shepherds. Daena as much growing to do as the makings of a novel. It's not old. an alternative education pro­ up with the idea for the competes with Cayenne, mak­ kids. I was not experienced male-bashing. I wanted to tell "I missed doing all of the gram for dropouts ages 16-19. event last year. The second ing it a mother-daughter activ­ with kids. It's kind of fun and- a story that there's life after a things teenagers do. Dad She works one-on-one with annual Uniting Families Golf ity* one relationship Daena scary when you skip the young breakup, life after a divorce. had to work," said Jenkins- kids, encouraging them to Scramble takes place Saturday, would have missed out on if part and go to the scary teens " Katlyn (the character named Sanders, who managed to return to school to earn diplo­ July 14, at Fox Creek Golf she hadn't considered fostering John DeVivo, director of after her in the book) finds not only graduate with hon­ mas or GEDs. Course, 36000 Seven Mile, then adopting the teens. foster care and licensing for , , herself. By the time I'd fin­ ors from high school, but be "During my failing mar­ Livonia. Tee time is 8 a.m. Daena-was adamant about Lutheran Social Services ished the book, I didn't hate crowned first runner-up in the riage, God became paramount not fostering a child over age offices in Flint, Saginaw, Ann him anymore." "We had a bad life and Miss Westland pageant. in my life," said Jenkins- miraculously made it, but we 5 when she first contacted Arbor, and Jackson, is just as Almost weekly, Jenkins- Afterward, she studied Sanders, who joined a Bible felt we were getting way too Lutheran Social Services. appreciative of the Grifka- Sanders is asked to speak to nursing at Michigan State study group in Hollywood. much attention considering Then she received a call from Tillotson family. Last year as groups at churches and book University for a year before Her maternal grandfather was there were so many kids out the Holmes Middle School this year, the money will be clubs about the novel. transferring to the nuclear a pastor in Inkster. "I never there not being as lucky," said vice principal about fostering used to recruit and train foster She is constantly being con­ medicine program at the forgot the seeds that had bejsn Paula Tillotson, who gradu­ Dylan, a student. The Grifkas parents, and provide ongoing tacted by fans of the book as University of Michigan. For a planted (during childhood). ated June 8 from Stevenson had previously fostered anoth­ parenting classes for biological well. short time, Jenkins-Sanders "I didn't know who I was High School. er Holmes student. parents to. reunite the family One woman was ready to worked as a technician in a and lost myself in who I Paula wanted other children "I love the family we have. I whenever possible. leap from a window ledge after hospital, but left for a position made myself to be for him. to have the same opportunity obviously didn't know what I Lutheran Social Services is a relationship soured. Jenkins- in medical sales and manage­ (Washington). I went through as the Tillotsons for a future. wanted," said Daena Grifka, always looking to recruit foster Sanders counseled her. ment. a spiritual rebirth. I was a Until the Grifkas began foster­ a special education teacher in parents in the state. DeVivo "I asked where did it go From there, she became a chameleon. Whatever it took ing them in September 2004, Garden City. "When Ken and I said prospective applicants wrong with you? What's the flight attendant before marry­ to make someone smile or be Paula and Marki were living got married, we weren't going should have a stable income life lesson? Don't focus on ing Washington. what they wanted me to be, in a Detroit shelter, Dylan in a to have no dogs, no kid. Then and household, be over age 21, what he's done. I had to fix Today, Jenkins-Sanders everyone else came first." different shelter. I turned 40 and said I want to love children, be able to pro­ Marsha," Jenkins-Sanders writes books when not car­ For more information or Three years later, Paula is have a baby." vide a house that is safe and said. "God puts speed bumps ' ing for her 83-year-old father to order The Other Side of ~ preparing to enter the pre- Instead, the Grifkas got a secure with lots of opportunity through your journey. Through and her two step-children. Through, visit www.mar- med program at Wayne State dog then another dog to keep for play as well as study, and is a place of peace, content­ Book two, Jealousy: A Strange shajsanders.com. University in hopes of becom­ that dog company. Still longing should have a willingness to ment, fulfillment you reach/ Company Keeper, is due out ing an emergency room physi­ for a baby, Daena suggested interact with the biological' The other side of through is in fall 2008. Book three, God's cian. fostering so the couple would parents because the goal is to [email protected] I (734) 953-2145 reunify whenever possible. For "It's the type of normality have abetter chance of adopt­ more information, visitwww. this gives you," Paula said. ing a baby. lssm.org or call (877) 971-5776. W LIKE NUMBERS? "We wouldn't be able to have a "The vice principal said there are a pile regular teen life with curfews we've got these three kids," "They've been a wonderful and chores." said Daena, 46. "They're still family from the start," DeVivo "Before we worried about in shelters. Dylan wasn't in said. "The money they raised paying bills and if we were Livonia schools, but the girls last year was used for Flint and tfpeewCi^iMf in &lesidefttkC${ ^ommerdaCMestoration today's going to have food," Marki were. The girls somebody Saginaw foster care regions added. would take them, but not which are much newer. We just $ Custom cgricfi °PPbr£ The Grifkas gave Dylan, 16, Dylan. 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The cost 1 m. fe Pointing & AH Other Bricfe Work, band and looks forward to join his sisters at the Grifkas. is $100 per person, $400 per - / joining the school's symphonic "There were too many things team, and includes green fees, Natural & Cultured Stone Installation band in fall. falling into place for me to cart, lunch, and steak dinner'. In the meantime, he's say God didn't have a hand in Call (734) 513-6673 or send 1.734.416.5425 excited about landing his first this," Daena said. "Their father e-mail to gumbykrg@yahoo. Visit us online at job. He works at McDonald's died and the foster home that com. Free Estimates with Marki. Paula works was going to be licensed was Licensed and Insured 0^08431 OSS at Cold Stone Creamery in 10 houses away. We let the kids ichominH1iometowniife.com | (734) 953-2145

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As space permits, the Observer Searching for all class of '87 Alumni [email protected]. Aug. 17,18 and 19. For more information, Reunion on Oct 6, & Eccentric Newspapers print, for a 20-year reunion. Need to find Kennedy High School cali Pat Ormsby LaPlante at (248)476- 2007 for the Detroit school at 25th and without charge, announcements current information on alumni (name, Classes 1966-69 0634. Vernor.Emailmrkf4yahoo.com or call of class reunions. Send the infor­ address, phone, email, etc.). Contact Aug. 4,2007, at Crystal Gardens, Redford Thurston High School (764)995-9243 for further details and to mation to Reunions, Observer [email protected] Southgate. For more information, contact Classes of 1957,1958 give us your contact information. & Eccentric Newspapers, 36251 or cail Sheryll (Pietryka) Catton at (734) Nancy Mascara Miller at nancy,mm@ A 50-year reunion is planned with several St. Casmlr School and Church Schoolcraft, Livonia, MI 48170. 367-0898. comcast.net or (313)291-3558. events Sept. 14-16 at Embassy Suites, Graduates and parishioners of St Please include the date of the Class of 1989 Livonia Churchill Livonia. For information, contact Ron Casimir's School and Church are invited reunion, one contact person, and Need classmates to register online with Classes of 1971-2007 Beller at (989)652-9724 or e-mail at to a two-day celebration at Madonna a telephone number. names, addresses and email addresses to Alumni Summer Bash 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. [email protected] or Marian Keegan University on July 14-15. It includes a Paula at [email protected] Saturday, June 16, Nankin Mills Park, Ann Hierhoizer at (248)349-2697 or e-mail at reception, dinner-dance, Mass, brunch, and check out web site at www.myspace. Arbor Trail and Hines Drive. No fees but [email protected] bus tour and picnic, For more details, StMaryofRedford com/gchs20threunion. The reunion date accepting donations. All proceeds over Classes of the'80s contact Tom Wozniak at 734-525-7240 or All classes has not been set yet. In addition to our and above costs are being donated to Thurston High School's '80s Reunion . [email protected]. The parish and St. Mary of Redford School Alumni "All class we are also looking for members in the Western Wayne Skill Center. For more Committee will host a 2007 THS Multi- school Web site is www.saintcasimir.com. Class Sock Hop" (Reunion) will be held the classes of 87,88,89 for a combination information, call Chris (Don) Nicholson at Year Reunion from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. St. Colette Youth Ministry Saturday, October 6; 4 p.m. Mass, 6 p.m. reunion at some point. (734)658-5296 or Chris@ChurchiilAiumni. Saturday, Sept. 22, at the Hyatt Regency, Anyone who attended a St. Colette Youth Reunion. For further information, please Garden City East com or Gayle Napolitano Nicholson at in Dearborn, A limited number of first- Ministry meeting and their families (adult Brichfords celebrate contact: Dave DiPonioatddiponio@ Class of 1982 (734)728-0393 or Gayie@Churchi!!Alumni. come/first served tickets at $59 per per­ team members, too) are invited to an wadetrim.com or (313) 363-6153 or Jamie A 25-year reunion 6:30 to midnight Aug. com. son will be available and no tickets will be aiumni reunion 4 p.m. Saturday, June 50th anniversary sold at the door. E-mail Andrea Gambotto Sloan [email protected] or (248) 11,2007, at Radission Hotel, Livonia, Livonia Franklin 30, at the church, 17600 Newburgh Road. Thomas Kenning Brichford 391-0607. The Sock Hop will be held in the $65/per person, contact Sandy Heintze Class of 1969 (Class of '86) at andshaffer@netscape. Tickets are $5 to cover costs. For informa­ net or Dan Phiilips (Class of'82) at and Carol Fliedner Brichford of "Old" SMR Gym on Mansfield in Detroit. at [email protected] for details and A reunion is in the pre-planning stages tion, visit http://alumni.stcolette.net to DanielP422@yahoo. com. Representatives Farmington Hills are celebrat­ Reservations required by Sept. 14. payment information. for 2007. For more information, contact view updates. from graduating classes of '80, '82, '88 ing their 50th anniversary. Fordson High School Grosse Pointe North Kathy Nisun at (248) 363-5679 or e-mail: St. Philip Neri and'89 are sought. The Brichfords were married Class of 1969 Class of 1991 [email protected]. Class of 1957 June 22,1957, in Willoughby, Planning a reunion for 2007. Please Call (800) 677-7800, visit www.tay- Novi High School Rochester High School A 50th anniversary, 1-6 p,m. Sunday, Ohio, r contact Kathy Nisun at (248) 363-5679 lorreunions.com or e-mail: info@tay- Classes of 1974,1975,1976 and 1977 Class of 1957 June 24, at Marinelli's Restaurant, 4924 They have four children: or e-mail: [email protected] or Kathy lorreunions.com. A combined class reunion, July 28,2007 A 50-year reunion. Banquet Aug. 11,2007, Rochester Road, Troy, just south of Long David (Karen) Brichford Shoebridge @ [email protected]. Hamtramck High School at Rock Financial in Novi. For informa­ Europa Bistro Restaurant, Rochester. Lake Road. If you have information on of Farmington Hills, Mark Garden City High School Class of 1987 tion please contact: Laurie (Mater) Friday night meet at B's Bar. Sunday classmates contact Harold Pryor at (Debra) Brichford of Livonia, Class of 1972 A 20-year reunion 1:30-8 p.m. Saturday, Butler (1974) lbutler@motorcityhartey. morning Ram's Horn, Rochester Road (734)462-5996. William Brichford of Howell A 35-year reunion is planned for Saturday July 28,2007, John Barleycorn's Bar com; Ciaire (Salow) Klingelhofer (1975) and Hamlin. Contact Rose Harned Elgie at Westland John Glenn High School and Nancy (David) Myers of Oct. 13,2007. For more information, con­ S Griil, 112 Macomb Place, Mt. Clemens. [email protected]; Leigh (Tarczy) (248)852-4427. Class of 1977 Plainfield, Ind. tact Lori Howe Richardson at (734)421- Tickets are $30 a person or $60 a couple. Guzowski (1976) laguzow@aiumni. inkster Roosevelt High School A 30th reunion Oct. 6,2007. For more They have eight grandchil­ 7808 or [email protected] or Web site www.1987hamtramckhigh.com. nmu.edu; Patty (Pohlman) Mayer (1977) Class of 1957 and 1958 information and. to sign up please dren. Sharon Burke Parkila at (734)421-3108 or For more information, contact Jayne [email protected] A combined reunion on Sept. 21-22,2007, go to the following websites: www. Thomas is a retired engineer [email protected]. Panicker at (630)338-9622 or email Our Lady of Sorrows at the Marriott Hotel in Romulus. All class­ johnglennhigh77.com or www.classmates. from Ford Motor Co. Carol Class of 1987 [email protected] or jayam- Class of 1966 es welcome. For information, contact com. is a retired school teacher Yvonne (Guertin) Mack at (734)464-7748 Contact Diana Caudill at 602-620-0700. and worked at State Farm or email [email protected] or Stan Winship Junior High(Detroit) Insurance Co. .Pientack at (734)475-2797. Class of 1967 Both are members of Rosevllie High School A reunion weekend, Aug. 24-25,2007. For Franklin Community Church Class of 1956 information, contact Gary Hassin: grob- , the Warner Questers, and A 50th reunion in fall of 2006. The [email protected](415) 235-1199. actively help with the Redford f* reunion committee is searching for WSDP Township Unicycle Club. Carol classmates. For information, call Shirley 35th Anniversary is a member of the Sand Hill at (586) 677-2709; Alice at (586) 792-7757 WSDP, the student radio station with the Questers and the Women's or e-mail at [email protected] or Plymouth-Canton Community Schools is Society at Franklin Community thehermans2002@comcastnet. celebrating its 35th anniversary on 6 p.m. Church. Rosevilfe High School Saturday, Nov. 10,2007, at Fox Hills Golf A family trip to Mackinac Class of 1957 and Country Club. Tickets are $50. More Island's Grand Hotel is Seeking classmates for 50th reunion, Oct. information available at www.myspace. planned to celebrate the anni­ 13,2007. Contact Rich Crowe at (248)583- com/wsdpalumni and www.881theescape. versary. i\y^ 9784 OR email: [email protected]. com. You can also call Bill Keith at (734)416-7732 for reservation form. **•* ¥ Royal Oak Dondero High School -TTTT Class of June-Jan. of 1959 Reservations are due Oct. 1,2007. BETTY LOU TLCKER MARY JO WOLF Seeking classmates for Aug. 4 reunion. And over High School Age 79, passed away at her home in Age 80 of Grand Rapids and formerly Include name, address and e-mail Class of 1987 Canton, MI, on June 16, 2007. of Bloomfield Hills, passed away June address to: Jean (Eliiotte) Palmer 248- 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 11,2007, Former resident of Garden City, MI. 19, 2007. She was preceded in death 435-7875, [email protected], or Mike ' The Fairlane Club in Dearborn. Bora on January 14, 2928, the loving by her'brother, Jim Burkett. Mary Jo SouleE248-853-7483. Please register at Classmates.com for daughter of the late Conrad and is survived by her husband of 57 Margaret (Nichols) Gaskill. Dear wife years, Tony; their children Rose Ann Royal Oak Kimball High School more details! - of Henry (Pete) for 59 years. Precious (Richard) Dulski of New York' and Class of 1977 Avondale High School Mother of Coby (Paul) Snider, Mardi Lou Wolf Vallance of Rockford, MI; A 30th reunion, 6-12 p.m. Oct. 6 at Berkley Class of 1957 (Carl) Pollock, Jonathan (Pat) and grandchildren Colin and Guy American Legion Hall, 2079 W, 12 Mile, A 50-year reunion is planned for Sept. Christopher (Janet). Beloved Gramma Vallance; and her sisters-in-law of Jason (Ardie) Snider, Regina (Don) Geraldine Burkett of South Carolina Berkley. Cost $25 per person includes 15,2007, at Great Oaks Country Club in Caperton, Amanda Snider, Jonathan and Evangiine Bauer of Oregon. A buffet dinner, beer, soft drinks, DJ and Rochester. Looking for alumni. Call Mary (Brook) Tucker II, Eric Snider, Laura memoriai service was held on ELIZABETH (BETTY) LEE photographer. Casual dress. Organized by Lou Norkiewia (Ehrmann) at (248) 375- Snider, April Tucker, Andrew Tucker, Saturday, June 23, at Heritage Life WHITE Sue (Bush) Carlin and Evelyn (Alverson) 5406, Jim Greenless at (248) 642-0290 or and Adrienne Tucker. Special Great- Story Funeral Home,in Grand Rapids D'Arca. For information, contact Sue at Gramma of Danielle Tucker, Evan (616.36i.2613). A time to visit with Age 80. Died peacefully at Angela Janice Turnbuil (Lane) at (248) 627-2447. anniversary Snider and Darbi Snider. She is also her family will follow the service. For Hospice on June 20,2007. Betty was a (248)788-2109. Berkley High School Rhys Lewis and Ruth Lewis survived by her brother Robert those who wish, memorial contribu­ retired Livonia Public School teacher with over 30 years of service includ­ Class of 1987 were married June 30,1947, in Gaskill, several nieces and nephews tions to the American Cancer Society A 20-year reunion is planned for Nov. and her constant little companion, are appreciated, www.lifestorynet.com ing teaching overseas in Nurnberg, Southeastern (Detroit) a Rose Garden ceremony at the Pie. She was preceded by a brother Germany from 1955 to 1957. Betty Class of 1987 24,2007. Looking for all current con­ home of a Methodist pastor of (William) and a sister (Joan). was a graduate of St. Mary of Redford A 20-year reunion is being planned for tact info for alumni from ciass of 1987. Tunkhannock, Pa. They have Beautiful, fun loving, kind and gentle, High School in 1944 and earned her Contact Kim (DeWilde) Everingham Bachelor of Philosophy from Sienna summer 2007. Looking for graduates of lived in Redford for 60 years. Betty Lou touched the hearts and June 1987. If interested in attending or at (734)422-0087 or e-mail info to lives of everyone she met and will Heights College in 1948. She earned They are the proud parents always be remembered with a tremen­ advanced degrees from the University know of whereabouts of graduates, con- [email protected]. Reunion of two children, Arthur (Susan) dous amount of LOVE. of Detroit with a Masters of Arts in . tact Terri Banks-Faison at (313)220-4769 • Web site is www.8HSreunion1987.com of Marinette, WI and The 1954 and a Specialist in Arts from We Will Miss You! Eastern Michigan University in 1969. . [email protected] for further information and details. Honorable, Charlotte (David) Betty was an active member of the Southfieid High School Birmingham Groves Wirth of the 17th District Livonia Education Association and Class of 1977 Class of 1977 Court in Redford. They have held numerous elected positions A 30th Reunion on Sunday, Sept. 2,2007. A 30-year reunion 7:30 p.m. Saturday, three grandchildren, Katie including Treasurer, NEA Delegate, (John), David and Jeffrey, and Board of Directors and served on sev­ For further information, contact MDurz@ July 28, at Camp Ticonderoga, Troy. eral negotiations committees as well aol.com or HeneSilvermanAbrinSHS1977@ $35 in advance, $45 at the door. one great-grandchild Jack as being a member of the Board of comcast.net Contact Dan Nelson at (248)433-3742 Ostreko. GORDON F., JEYNES Reference. In May of 2000 Betty.was St Anthony Elementary or e-mail: Groves77reunion@hotmail. Rhys retired 7 years ago honored with the Livonia Education com. Age 91, June 15, 2007. Beloved hus­ Association's Lifetime Service Award. All classes as general manager of Hyde band of the late Christine. Dear father In addition to her association activi­ Spring & Wire. Ruth is a home- of Kristin J. Schick (Brian) and G. ties, Betty enjoyed movies, books and maker. The couple are long Frederick Jeynes (Katrina). Grand­ was an avid Detroit Tiger's fan. Betty time community activists. Rhys father of Jennifer Hallock, Erin was predeceased by her parents Lee ENGAGEMENTS Stephens, and Joel Schick; great­ and Barbara White and her sister is a former Redford Township < \K()1 LUCAS grandfather of Tanner, Tate, Theryn Barbara White Johns. She is survived trustee and World War II I OLEY and Jacob. Memorial Service Sat­ by her brother Ed White (Celeste) of Clifford-Alvidrez marine who fought through . . ». ,., jf Plymouth, urday, June 30, @ 11 AM at Christ Farmington, MI. Memorial tributes the central Pacific (Iwo Jima). 0 Church Cranbrook (St. Dunstan's Jeanette Hale formerly of died June 21, 2007. She was born may be sent to DRIS (Detroit Radio Ruth serves on the Redford May 30, 1930, in Grosse Pointe. She Chapel), 470 Church Road, Bloom­ Information Service for the Blind and Livonia announces the engage­ came to the Plymouth community in field Hills, A. J. Desmond & Sons, Print-Impaired) c/o WDET-FM, 4600 ment and upcoming marriage Board of Canvassers and the 248-362-2500. 1997, from Canton. She was a regis­ Cass, Detroit, MI 48201; Michigan of her daughter Kelly Maire Beautification Commission. View obituary and share memories at tered nurse, having retired from Aerospace Foundation/Yankee Air Clifford, who is also the daugh­ They are active members of Mercy Hospital in Detroit. She was www.DesmondFuneralHome.com Museum Recovery Fund, P.O. Box the.Redford Senior Club and ter of the late Jeffrey Hale, to very proud to have served her country 8282 Ann Arbor, MI 48107-8282; Redford Presbyterian Church. as a First Lieutenant in the United Angela Hospice 14100 Newburgh Delaney Dylan Alvidrez, for­ States Navy. She was a member of the RUTH CARR (OLIVER) Rd., Livonia, MI 48154; Wayne merly of Phoenix Ariz. They plan to celebrate their Church of the Divine Savior in Age 90, of Bloomfield Hills passed County Library for the Blind 30555 60th anniversary at a family Westland. She enjoyed the Detroit Michigan Ave., Westland, MI 48186. Kelly is a graduate of Livonia away on June 6,2007. She was born in Stevenson High School and gathering. Red Wings, and she loved the com­ Northvillein 1917, in a large family of munity of Plymouth with all its many 6 children. She grew to be a woman of is now residing in Hayward, activities, in particular she loved many interests. Her artistic talents Calif., attending school for walking to town for the Farmers were expressed through her needle­ environmental studies. Market on Saturdays. She is survived work and sewing. She kept her "mind OBITUARY by her children, John Foley, Elizabeth sharp" with the daily crossword puz­ The wedding is scheduled for Foley, Ellen (James) Bruce, Thomas zles. Her greatest joy was the cultiva­ POLICY July 14 outdoors at the Bluffs (Lori) Foley, and Margaret (Todd tion of her flower beds at the of Fair Oaks, Calif., with a Delaney Mycole Alvidrez the Knuth) Foley; her granddaughter,. The first five"billed " lines of Bloomfield Township Senior Center. reception to follow at the fam­ groom's son Tony Bell and 4fe Zoe; her sister, Elizabeth (Tony) She traveled extensively but was most an obituary are published at Pellerito; her brother, Patrick at home with her family. She was a no cost. All additional lines ily home in Fair Oaks. Manny Moreno will be stand­ (Delores) Lucas; and many nieces and lady of dignity and grace. Ruth was will be charged at $4 per line. The wedding party consists ing up for the groom. nephews. Funeral from St. Gerald married to her loving husband of 52 You may place a picture of of Laura Stark and Michelle The newlyweds plan to Church, 21300 Farmington Rd., years, Albert C. Carr, before his death Farmington, Monday, June 25, 11am. your loved one for an Capriola the brides sisters reside in Hayward, Calif., after in 1989. She is survived by two daugh­ additional cost of only $6. Friends may visit at church beginning ters and their husbands, Cynthia and standing up for the bride and the wedding. at 10:30am. Visitation at Schrader- Tony Marcelli of Bloomfield Hills, and Symbolic emblems may be Howell Funeral Home, 280 S. Main, Claudia and Clark Broom of included at no cost (example: Jft^sV* Plymouth, Sunday 4:30-8pm; Rosary Chattanooga, TN. She will remain American Flags, religious Baldwins mark Sunday 7pm. Memorials may be made always in the hearts of her beloved symbols, etc.) to the American Diabetes Association. grandchildren, Jennifer Marcelli Carlson- Wolicki Stephen and Patricia 50th anniversary Higgins and her husband James; Marc Deadlines: 'Marcelli and his wife, Erin; and Ellen, Carlson of Chicago, Illinois Jim and Tory Baldwin are VALERIE ANN Friday 4:30 PM for Sunday Jason, William, Amy and Robert announce the engagement celebrated their 50th wedding PALM BURRY Swift. Matthew Marcelli, who died in Wednesday Noon for Thursday 1979, is now joined by his grandma in Obituaries received after these deadlines of their daughter, Elizabeth anniversary on June 22. June 15, 2007 in Pinehurst, NC. Age will be placed in the next available issue. 74, formerly of Bloomfield Hills. heaven. She was loved by all of her Buckley Carlson, of Chicago, to They were married in. Detroit Beloved mother of Margo A. Parkes, great-grandchildren and was especially Mark Anthony Wolicki, also of in 1957. Natalie A. Burry and Stacey A. close to Brady and Bailey Higgins and e-mail your obit to Chicago (formerly of Livonia). They are parents of Thomas, Charlotte and Elena Marcelli. She is Rajewski. Sister of Kenneth Palm, [email protected] Mark is the son of Melvin and David and Polly. Grandparents Barbara Lindenfelser, Gloria Sayyae, also survived by many nieces and or fax to: Dianne Williams and Arlene Williams. nephews, but shared a special close­ Rosalie Wolicki of Livonia. to Jennifer, Nicholas, Blake, ness with Lewis Hayes, his wife, Dana Attn: Obits c/o Charolette Wilson Elizabeth graduated from and Mason. Grandmother of Samantha Parkes, 734-953-2232 Caroline Parkes, Molly Rajewski and and their children, Adam, Kristopher Princeton University in 2004. Jim is retired from Ford and Ashley of West Bloomfield. A For more information call: Erin Rajewski. Family will receive She will be in her third year Motor Co. Tory is still an friends at A.J, Desmonds and Sons memorial service will be held Charolette Wilson (Vasu, Rodgers, and Connell Chapel) Saturday, June 30, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. 734-953-2070 at University of Chicago Law employee of Wendy's going on at the Franklin Community Church. 32515 Woodward Ave. (btwn 13-14 or Li? Kelser School. The couple has planned an 30 years. Jim enjoys golf and Mile) Friday 10-12noon. Inurnment Donations in Ruth's memory may be made to Bloomfield Township Senior 734-953-2067 Mark graduated from August 2007 wedding at St. softball. Tory enjoys garden­ will follow at Holy Sepulchre Northern Michigan University Patrick's Church in Chicago. A ing, needlepoint and cooking. Cemetery. In lieu of flowers family Services, 7273 Wing Lake Road, or toil free suggests memorials to Habitat for Bloomfield Township, MI 48301 or 866-818-7653 and is employed at Sellerson reception follows at the Mid- But most of all, they enjoy their Humanity of Moore County, 2268 NC On My Own, 2145 Crooks Road, Troy, ask for Char or Liz Troob Trading, Chicago. Day Club in Chicago. grandchildren. MI 4S0S4. . Observer & Eccentric 1 Sunday, June 24,2007 www.tiometowRlIfe.com (WReGc) C5 *!:

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George from Walled Lake says he is overwhelmed by his doctor and family constantly urging him to exercise. He says he is 80 years old and has a hard time moving. What can he do? Well George, I have some good news for you! A new study by the National Institute on Aging suggests for people over 70 the type of activity you do may not matter as long as you are active. Researchers say activities like sweeping, BYUNDAANNCHOMIN carrying grandchildren, STAFF WRITER climbing stairs and walking may be enough 1 j? en Antczak realizes how dif- to help you live longer |pi ficult it is to quit smoking, so he than if you don't do any 1 ^ gladly volunteered for the com­ sort of activity. It is mittee to make the transition to a recommended you do smoke-free environment at St. Mary 30 minutes of moderate Mercy Hospital easier. The Michigan Peter's Health & Hospital Association has Principles exercise a day. So mix? it up and have fun! issued an advisory for hospitals to ban smoking by Jan. 1,2008. As of EfLS^ Jennifer from Farmington July 7, smoking will not be allowed Garden City Hospital transportation assistants Dave Fenech (left), Bill Leach, Roy Richardson III and Matt Kasprzyk quit smoking as a department. Hills is dieting to lose inside or outside St. Mary Mercy weight, but she heard it could be bad for her Hospital in Livonia. 12:30-4:30 p.m, Tuesday, June 26, day is a new adventure to make sure The other quit cold turkey." bones. Although Botsford Hospital in in the south lobby at 36475 Five Mile you don't smoke. So far we've had Terri Stupyra and the rest of the Jennifer, that is a possibility. A new Farmington Hills has been smoke- in Livonia. Representatives of the two lunch and learns for associates tobacco-free task force took the study found cutting calories alone free inside the building since the late American Lung Association, Wayne around tobacco free and the type of extra step to prevent employees could lead to bone loss. Researchers 1980s, the new policy expands the County Health Department and products for those who want to quit. from smoking during Garden City compared 2 groups of people. One no-smoking zone to exterior grounds. pharmaceutical companies will be We offer a number of community Hospital shifts, although the ban group dieted to lose weight while the St. Mary Mercy and Botsford are just available with information on nico­ programs for individuals who want doesn't call for it. Other exercised. While both groups lost two of the area hospitals preparing tine replacement therapy. For details, to quit." "We took away ashtrays in areas about the same amount of weight, the to clear the air in the next several visit www.stmarymercy.org. Twenty-two-year-old Roy slowly, purchased new garbage cans dieting group also lost 2 percent of their months. Garden City, Providence "There will be no smoking in cars, Richardson III took oral medica­ without ashtrays on top. We feel it's bone density. The exercisers showed and Beaumont's Royal Oak and Troy outside the front door. Our intent is tion to kick the habit in time for the important you don't smell like smoke rip bone density loss. Cardiovascular hospitals' no-smoking policy takes to create a clean air environment for start of Garden City Hospital's ban. when caring for a patient in this set­ exercise and strength training increases effect July 1, Crittenton Hospital in patients and their families as well as Employees have been offered quit ting," said Stupyra, a nursing coordi­ the mechanical stress on the skeleton Rochester July 9- our associates and physicians," said smoking products at a discount since nator, Stupyra was a longtime smok­ and that stimulates production of new For the last 16 months, a group of Antczak, vice president of human they will not be allowed to smoke er who quit in February. "We feel this bone. So don't just diet alone! You need employees, smokers and nonsmokers resources at St. Mary Mercy. Antczak during their shift. should be one place that doesn't allow exercise as well! has been talking about the changes at quit 15 years ago after smoking for "We decided as a group to quit smoking." St. Mary Mercy Hospital. 25 years. "I'm a reformed smoker. smoking, the whole department," Dr. Ayman Soubani commends if you have a health or fitness question you In addition to posting no-smoking Smoking is the most addictive sub­ Richardson said. "It really did help. the advisory to ban smoking in hos­ would like answered in the Observer & Eccentric signs and offering cessation pro­ stance there is. I will be honest, We kind of turned it into a competi­ pitals. As a pulmonary specialist, Newspapers, e-mail Peter through his Web grams to employees at no cost, the there are days standing downwind tion to see who could make it the site www.peternielsen.com. Contact him hospital is hosting a Clear the Air fair from a smoker, it's difficult. Every longest. Three of us took medication. 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For information Our Body exhibit Karmanos Cancer Institute, Margo Gorchow remembers dren who have suffered, hair loss Grand River, Wixom, (248) 449-8533. or to have application information Our Body exhibit tickets $24.95, which has been smoke-free the early to mid-1980s, when , due to medical conditions such as Divorce support group mailed, send e-mail to michigan® $22.95 seniors, $19.95 children. since the early to mid-1980s. smoking was still allowed cancer. The event takes place 1-5 An Overview of the Process of ccfa.org or call (248) 737-0900. Children ages 12 and under must be ; Soubani says smoking is the inside hospitals. p.m. Sunday, June 24, at Shula's Divorce, attorney Connie S. Keiley Health camps accompanied by adult. Advance tick­ main risk for lung cancer. "Michigan passed the Clean Steak House in Troy. Tickets are focuses on the process 7-9 p.m. Students can iearn about their bod­ ets on sale at www.detroitscience- Karmanos is doing its part Air Act and triggered the ban $25 and include lunch, live enter­ Tuesday, June 26, in the Women's ies at two camps at the St. Joseph center.org. Exhibit continues to Sept. by offering smoking and can­ on smoking in health care tainment, an entry into a raffle . Resource Center at Schoolcraft Mercy Health Exploration Center in 3, at Detroit .Science Center. For infor­ cer facts, as well as free quit organizations with the excep­ for many great prizes. Children . College, 18600 Haggerty, Livonia. For Canton. For information and to regis­ mation, cal! (313} 577-8400 or visit - lines and a Michigan Smoker's tion of psychiatric and chemi­ under age 12 are free. For tickets, information, call (734) 462-4443. ter, cal! (734) 398-7518. www.detroitsciencecenter.org. .••' Quit Kit by visiting www. cal dependency units,'' said call (248) 680-9616 or send e-mail Sharing & Caring Amazing Me focuses on keeping the MS support group karmanos.org and clicking on Gorchow, Botsford's corporate [email protected]. 7-9 p.m. Thursday, June 28, breast body healthy and features demon­ Family and friends of those with MS • education then smoking ces­ vice president of community Hospice volunteers needed cancer staging and grading with strations, dissections, games, crafts, (multiple sclerosis) are invited to V sation, or call the community relations and marketing and Looking for caring volunteers to Richard Zekman, M.O., medical oncol­ and activities Aug..6-10 for students attend a new support group held at "' education department at<(800) a former registered nurse. provide in-home companionship ogist feliow, at Beaumont Hospital's completing second to fourth grades. 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each Awesome Asthma is designed to KARMANOS or send e-mail to "People would be walking visits to patients with fife-limiting Cancer Center, 3601W. 13 Mile, west month at Botsford Hospital's A & E. improve seif-image and promote [email protected]. around smoking on the lower illnesses and/or respite support of Woodward, Royal Oak. Sharing & building in Farmington. For directions level, in conference rooms and independence in kids with the dis­ "I think it's a very important for their caregivers and families. Caring offers educational and sup­ call (248) 231-1136; offices. I remember change of ease. Campers learn'about medica­ step forward for people who Weekday availability preferred. port programs for breast cancer sur­ Volunteers needed shift when you swear you could tions, risk factors and self-manage­ smoke, people who don't smoke, St. John Hospice provides ser- - vivors, their family and friends. For Sandcasties grief support program see a cloud of smoke come out. ment Aug. 13-17 (students in grades the hospital. We're committed vices in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb information, call (248) 551-8585. For for children and teens needs vol­ When someone is smoking possible schedule changes, cail (248) 2-5).' to improving health care "said and St. Clair counties. Mileage unteers for Rochester, Southfieid, outside the door, one does not 551-8588 prior to meeting. Soubani, an associate profes­ reimbursement available. For Post-polio conference Livonia and other sites, Sponsored sor of medicine at Wayne State want to walk through a curtain of smoke. There's something information, call (800) 248-2298 Presented by Michigan Polio Network, by Hospices of Henry Ford Health University and a Farmington or visit www.stjohn.org/Hospice. UPCOMING a nonprofit providing information System, the programs meetings Hills resident. "It helps people dissonant in having smoking around a health building." Volunteer training Divorce support group and education on the later effects are held biweekly. SandCastles also who smoke since this will cut Heartland Hospice Services is look­ Group discussion 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, of polio, Friday-Saturday, Sept. 21-22, offers a weekend bereavement down the amount of cigarettes The University of Michigan ing for caring and compassionate July 10, Patricia Kasody-Coyle will at Soaring Eagle Casino Conference camp in August whicti is in need of per day. Studies show a 20-per­ Health System saw the wis­ individuals for hospice volunteer also be available to answer questions Center, Mt. Pleasant. Keynote speaker volunteers. For more information cent higher success rate for hos­ dom in going smoke-free Feb. training to provide companion­ in a private setting on a first come, is Dr. Daniel Ryan, medical director, or.to register for training, call (313) ' pital employees to quit because 14,1999, and is now assisting ship, support and friendly visits for first served basis, in the Women's St. John Post-Polio Clinic. Cost is $45. 874-6881. they couldn't smoke at the Michigan hospitals in clearing patients and their caregivers. We are Resource Center at Schoolcraft institution. People who don't the air through a grant from smoke, we know environmental located in Southfield and serve the College, 18600 Haggerty, Livonia. For the Michigan Department of Tri-county area, Evening and daytime information, call (734) 462-4443. tobacco smoke is a cause for Community Health. When a 30- to 50-percent increased classes available. Office support is Camp Oasis Linda Thomas started the U-M also needed. To register, call (800) The Crohn's & Coiitis Foundation of Trusted Senior Home Care risk of lung cancer in those tobacco consultation service exposed compared to the gen­ 770-9859. America, Michigan Chapter (CCFA) We provide a responsive staff accessible in 1999, she was a one-per­ Health screenings host its sixth annual Camp Oasis July eral population, an increased son department. Today, eight 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. risk of breast cancer, heart • Meijer offers health screenings. 15-21 at Camp Copneconic in Fenton . employees offer bedside and Cholesterol or fasting blood glucose for children ages seven to 17 who Our Services Include: disease and strokes, also some outpatient quit smoking coun­ evidence of risk of respiratory test patients must fast at least 10 have Crohn's disease or ulcerative • Non-medical Home Care seling. Last year, they served •Alzheimer's Care and ear infections, asthma and . 6,200 patients. hours and 8 hours respectively but colitis. low birth weights for fetuses of • Bathing & Personal Care pregnant women. When you "You need to do something to • Errands & Appointments have children or patients or attend to nicotine withdrawal," Arthritis Today • Housekeeping & Laundry visitors coming to the hospital, said Thomas, tobacco consulta­ JOSEPH J. 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Another crystal causes a condition called pseudogout. This crystal, when it precipitates on • Matched for Compatibility to enforce the smoking ban last joints causes inflammation identical to that caused by gout. Hence the name pseudogout. Your •Flexible Scheduling November. For more information about doctor can treat an acute attack of either gout or pseudogout with a steroid injection or large dose on anti-Inflammatory medication. However, the long term, treatment of the two conditions is Since then, Botsford has pro­ quitting smoking, visit www. different, therefore it is important to determine which type of crystals is causing the attack. vided information for employ­ med.umich.edu/mfit/tobacco. Call or visit our office for a free, There is another crystal, called hydroxy apatite that acts on joints exactly like gout or no-obligation consultation and ees on smoking cessation Hospitals can receive a free pseudogout. 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BYBRADKAMICH (Ann) was the strong one back then, and "When I changed it to a love story in STAFF WRITER I was the weak one. Then it reversed 2005, itjus t started pouring out of me," itself." . ' said O'Shaughnessy. You can barely hear the pain anymore Doctors gave Ann a year, maybe 18 He got a lot of help. First, he stumbled in John O'Shaughnessy's voice, the agony months. She stretched that to 41 months, across the journal and knew "that's got to of those last few years spent watching his across. I love you af! so much... 1 did but in the last fewwa s told by doctors, go in there." beloved wife, Ann, battle cancer not so after exhausting every radiation and And he'd tell friends or relatives about much a faded memory as one put in its fight the cancer with all! had.' chemotherapy treatment available, to a certain chapter, and they'd tell him, proper place in his heart. AHH O'SHAUGHNESSY, In a letter to her son prepare for the worst. "No, that's not the way it happened." -" The battle lagtedsome 41 months, What John didn't know at the time The effort impressed his son, Collin, , ^ntil the cancer claimed Ann at the Irish tavern in Lowell, Mass., John a 24- was, Ann was already doing that. She now 17. "He'd come down and read it to jSender age of 41 in November 1998. The year-old trying to find his way and Ann a kept a journal and videotaped messages us," Collin recalled. •;^rief lasted a lot longer, until he learned 25-year-old tricked by John's friendint o to both her sons. The journal became an "I didn't think he could write that well. how to deal with it. The lessons he striking up a conversation. integral part of her husband's book. It was great." learned, some from the battle but most It continued through courtship and a Even the book itself was partly Ann's Once she convinced him it needed to from Ann herself, will'last a lifetime. ', -' wedding in May 1983, through the shar­ idea. During her illness, John spent a be a love story, Nelson, the publisher, was John O'Shaughnessy They were important enough, ing of a life together and the birth of two lot of time searching for information, impressed with the finish product. O'Shaughnessy felt, to share in an effort sons. It not only continued, but grew in books that could help him and his family "I think overall it tells a really tightly , tragedy as he researched the book, and to help others dealing with similar issues. strength and depth after the devastating deal with the situation, cope with Ann's woven story, but it also can help all of us," he was able to get through it thanks in That's why he's sure Ann will be diagnosis came in June 1995. illness, to no avail. He remembers com­ said Nelson, owner of NdsoaPublishing no small measure to the lessons his wife watching Saturday when O'Shaughnessy Ann had been suffering from a sore plaining to his wife that no books were and Marketing. helped him learn. launches his first book, The Greatest Gift: shoulder, which had been misdiagnosed out there. "Not one of us are going to get off this '1 wouldn't say it was joyful, but it A Return to Hope, during an event at his - a fatal mistake, as it turned out - as Her response: "Write the damn book Earth without having some sort of loss was good to go back and reminisce," Plymouth Township home. bursitis. yourself." or trauma. This book can help not only O'Shaughnessy said. "We had a good life. "It's designed to help other people John remembers pushing, cajoling And so he has, using his wife's lessons, people who are grieving the loss of a I could almost feel her pushing me to get who are going to be going through what his wife to seek a second opinion, and his own memories and insight from loved one, but it gives lessons on how you this done, saying, 'Finish this book.'" we went through those three and a half the %ht£hearted way she questioned his scores of friends and relatives to pen his can deal with it by making choices posi­ He has, and it reflects, he hopes, his years," said O'Shaughnessy, a senior key judgment "Should I start calling you Dr. love story as a way to help others learn tively in the direction of getting through wife's message on life. account manager with Sealy Inc. "It's John'?" she asked jokingly. the same lessons he's gotten. It started the grief and living on happily." "She more than anybody made me designed to make (readers) feel. You'll cry Tjie pain persisted, and so did John, out as a "how-to" book, but neither That's what O'Shaughnessy is doing who I am today... she kept me grounded and, I hope, you'll laugh. I wanted people until Ann finally sought another diagno­ O'Shaughnessy nor his publisher, Marian now, being a single dab! to sons Eric, a and balanced. She had a knack for know­ to enjoy it, so ifs written as a love story sis. This time, it was devastating: a three- Nelson of Feme Press in Northville, were third-year student at Michigan State, ing what mattered. It wasn't the material with lessons" centimeter mass in her lung. happy with how it was going. When he and Collin, who will enter Lansing things that make you happy. It's the love." The love story started in fall 1981,, *Tt was devastating," O'Shaughnessy turned it into the love story, it simply Community College in the fall. whenthetwQnietat%eDub]mer,an' remembers. *T cried for months on end. started flowing. 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