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angry at Romulus over shootout BY DARRELL CLEM Romulus Mayor Alan Lambert OBSERVER STAFF WRITER hadn't issued a public apol­ ogy or expressed concern for . After hearing horrific innocent people affected by accounts of a gunfight outside the gunfight near the busy a Westland shopping center, Warren-Merriman intersec­ city leaders indicated Monday tion. they will formally condemn 'When I see him, I will tell the way Romulus undercover him that personally," Godbout police officers handled the said during a council session. Aug. 12 drug sting that cap­ Lambert couldn't be reached tured four suspects and left one at his office for a response. dead. Westland Police Chief James ROBERTSAYN Pressed for answers by Ridener estimated that 30 Wayne-Westland teachers let their displeasure with the Wayne-Westland Board of Education be known Monday before the board meeting. people who work at the Merri- rounds were fired when the Warren strip mall, Westland 3:30 p.m. gun battle erupted. City Council President James Police have accused five sus­ Godbout said he and his col­ pects of showing up to rob a leagues will likely vote in early drug informant rather than pay September on a resolution him $60,000 for cocaine. criticizing the effort. Some people have come BY KURT KUBAN Ruth Beier, an economist ranks in the bottom third in "I'm very hopeful that rea­ Moreover, Godbout to the defense of Romulus OBSERVER STAFF WRITER with the Michigan Education teacher salary. sonable minds will prevail, described himself Monday Association, made a presen­ Beier said she hoped her and we'll get a contract that as "very disappointed" that Please see SHOOTOUT, A3 With the start of a new tation to the board, in which presentation would provide is satisfactory to both par­ school year just around she analyzed the district's the Board of Education ties," said Baracy, who noted the corner, more than 150 annual budgets and audits with an objective look at the the district is anticipating a Wayne-Westland teachers dating back to the 2003-04 district's finances. She said $5 million budget deficit for and their supporters showed school year. Beier said the Supt. Greg Baracy and the the newyear. up at the Board of Education district had "manufactured" administration were giving Evelyn Baran, the execu­ meeting Monday to raise a budget deficit in three of them a "skewed" financial tive director of the WWEA, J awareness to failed contract the last four years by moving picture. said the teachers haven't •X negotiations with the dis­ millions of dollars out of its "The board doesn't get the had raises in several years, trict. operations budget to pay for whole picture. I came to give class sizes are too large, and In what could be a harbin­ capital improvements to dis­ them the tools they need to district wants to take away ger of a strike, the teachers trict facilities. see the whole picture. They'll the union's ability to negoti­ carried picket signs that read "My analysis is the dis­ see there's plenty of money ate health care benefits. She "Teachers deserve respect" trict doesn't have a deficit to settle this contract," Beier said union members will and "All students deserve if it doesn't want a deficit," said. "This is a political fight, meet Monday at Salem High small class sizes." said Beier, who came at the not a monetary fight." School for an important vote The district's contract request of the WWEA. Baracy said his team and to give the union's bargain­ with the 858-member Beier said the district the board will "respect­ ing unit the authority to act Wayne-Westland Education should be more concerned fully" examine Beier's report. on their behalf by whatever Association is due to expire about having smaller class However, he said the district means necessary to get a con­ on Aug. 25, a week before sizes and paying its teach­ and the teachers union are tract resolution, which could students are set to report for ers a good wage. She said "light years apart" at the include calling for a strike. the new school year. Wayne-Westland ranks in negotiation table, though he's "There's nothing off the As the teachers marched the top third among Wayne hoping an agreement can be table at this point. If you outside the district's County districts for number reached before the start of don't stand up now, when do Westland headquarters, of pupils per teacher, but the school year on Sept. 2. you?" Baran said.

Weaver steps down from Wayne-Westland school board

BY KURT KUBAN ed in 2002 Previously Weaver said it was decision he ever made, he had OBSERVER STAFF WRITER and then re­ a mix-up that he was going to the best interest of the students elected, said rectify. at heart. This must have been a After weeks of speculation, he had enjoyed He had a change of heart hard decision for him to make. Fred Weaver resigned from his time on and resigned Monday, how­ He's an honorable man." the Wayne-Westland Schools the board and ever. ' Board President Martha Board of Education Monday. serving the District leaders, includ­ Pitsenbarger said she was Weaver made the announce­ community. ing Supt. Greg Baracy, said "sorry" Weaver had to resign. ment many were expecting Weaver Many were Weaver's departure was sig­ "He will be missed. I will from him at the school board calling for nificant. miss him a lot," she said. TOM HOFFMEYERI STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER meeting Monday evening. Weaver to step down after it "The district owes a deep The Board of Education The trustee, who is a pastor, was learned that the former sense of gratitude to Fred will select a replacement for made some brief comments school board president had Weaver," Baracy said. "Over the Weaver to serve until the next at the start of the meeting, changed his primary residence years, we've gotten a chance board election in May 2009- and resigned his post effective to Midland earlier this year to work closely with him. He According to Michigan law, Jane Carbone of Canton takes part in the ring toss event during Wayne immediately. and was no longer a resident in always had the best interest the board has 30 days to find a County's Senior Olympics. For more on the Senior Olympics, see page A4. Weaver, who was first elect­ the Wayne-Westland district. of the students at heart. Every replacement.

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AROUND WESTLAND Police beef up drunken Pooch picnic Aug. 23. From 10 a.m, to 3 OH THE WEB p.m., the Westland Chamber of Texas Roadhouse, on Ford Commerce will host its annual Road east of Newburgh, will for an expanded version of Health and Business Expo in sponsor a "Picnic With Your Around Wpstfcmd visit our Gftfifle the mall's east court. The event, driving enforcement Pooch" program Saturday "".. ?IAA.'..kcTctownlifc. which will feature both general to help raise money for the "p ='d :•:-•;-1 i» Westland business and health care provid­ BY OARRELLCLEM "Drunk driving is a serious A drunken driving convic­ Michigan Humane Society. Ten IlUJtlt £JUtj0. ers, is co-sponsored by Westland OBSERVER STAFF WRITER crime and something we work tion can bring a wide array of percent of all proceeds from Shopping Center, St. Mary to prevent all year long," Kroll penalties including court costs food, which can be carried out­ Mercy Hospital, and Parkside Westland police have started said in a prepared statement. and fines, higher car insurance side for the picnic, will go to the PATH program has been proven Credit Union. placing extra officers on local "During this crackdown, we're rates, legal fees and $2,000 humane society, The picnic will in studies to reduce symptoms The Westland Shopping roads to watch for motorists not going easy on anyone. If in driver-responsibility fees, be 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. There and physician visits as well as Center is at 35000 West Warren who drive drunk, and Sgt. Ron you're over the limit, you'll be according to police. will be goodie bags for dogs. increase self-management abili­ Road at Wayne Road. For more Kroll said the initiative will under arrest." "Drunk driving can cost ties and communication with information, call the Westland continue through the Labor The effort marks a citywide more than just money," Kroll Blood drive doctors. Chamber of Commerce at (734) Day weekend. crackdown, unlike some ini­ said. "Last year in Michigan, St. Mary Catholic Church Pre-registration is neces­ 326-7222. It's all part of the national tiatives that focus on certain 382 people were killed in at 34530 Michigan Ave. east sary and enrollment is limited. "Over the Limit, Under Arrest" intersections!. impaired driving crashes, and of Wayne Road will have an To register, call the American Comedy night crackdown, funded by the Federal grants will allow that is the ultimate price to pay American Red Cross blood drive House Senior Living Residence The Westland Rotary will Office of Highway Safety local police agencies to pay for for a bad decision." 8 a.m. to 2 p,m. Sunday Aug. 31. at (734)-326-7777- present its "Comedy for a Cause" Planning. costs to assign officers spe­ Fourteen people died on benefit 8 p.m, Thursday, Sept. The measure is intended to cifically to drunken driving Michigan roads last Labor Day Preschool enrollment Spaghetti dinner 18, at Joey's Comedy Club, make roads safer during the details. In Michigan, motor­ weekend, and four of those Willow Creek Cooperative The Ed Gucwa Memorial 36071 Plymouth Road in wailing days of summer lead­ ists can be arrested for driving fatalities involved alcohol. Preschool is accepting enroll­ MDA Spaghetti Dinner Livonia. Proceeds will support ing into the season's last holi­ drunk if their blood alcohol ment into its Parent/Tot, Young will be held noon to 6 p.m. Rotary's charitable work. day. content is .08 or higher. dclemdihometownlife.cam I (734) 953-2110 3's, 3-year-old and 4-year-old Sunday, Aug. 24, at the Sgt. Tickets for the comedy night . programs. The preschool is at Romanowski VFW Post 6896. are $15 each and available 36660 Cherry Hill in Westland. 28945 Joy, east Middlebelt, in through club members and at For more information, call (734) Westland. The dinner costs $7 C&M Printing and Imaging, 326-0078. for adults and $3 for children. 5854 N. Wayne Road, north Man, 73, struck by motorcycle There also will be music, bake of Ford Road (east side) in In concert sales and raffles. For more Westland. Information is avail­ A 73-year-old Westland bound lanes of Wayne Road happened. He was struck by a The Waco Country Band will information, call (734) 525- able from Mary at (734) 729- man remained hospitalized in while the investigation was motorcycle driven by a 27-year- be in concert at 6 p.m. Sunday 9454. 5401. serious condition Wednesday under way. Motorists were old man, Kroll said. in the performance pavilion The event is suitable for adults after he was struck Monday turning west onto Central City Police hadn't released the behind the Westland public Fireside chat only. night by a motorcycle while Parkway as a detour. identities of the men. library, on Central City Parkway State Rep. Richard LeBlanc, walking across Wayne Road The investigation was con­ The motorcyclist was taken between Ford and Warren. D-Westland, invites residents Outdoor concert at Cowan, police Sgt. Ron tinuing, but Kroll confirmed to a hospital for treatment for The free concert is part of the to join him for refreshments Operas are generally present­ Kroll said. that the 73-year-old man was minor injuries but had been Westland Cultural Society's and an informal Fireside Chat ed amid dim lighting indoors, The incident happened about walking eastbdund across released. summer concert series. Concert 6-8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, at the but not so with the performance 9 p.m. Monday, prompting Wayne Road in the pedestrian "He's in good shape," Kroll goers are urged to bring blan­ William P. Faust Public Library, at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, in police to block off the north­ crosswalk when the accident said. kets or lawn chairs. 6123 Central City Parkway, the Friendship Center's Coburn Westland. Park. The Mary Thompson Health workshop "I know we all lead busy lives, Foundation is sponsoring a The National Kidney but it's important to me to hear performance by two Michigan After-school tutoring offered at Salvation Army Foundation of Michigan, the from Westland residents about Opera Theatre singers with an Arthritis Foundation and the issues that matter most to accompanist and will include If your child needs help with Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and looking for retired and sub­ American House will host a them, and at a time convenient songs of George Gershwin, tutoring as school starts, the Friday (no Wednesday). They stitute teachers who can give free health workshop at the to them," LeBlanc said. "In Irving Berlin and more. Wayne-Westland Salvation are open to students in kinder­ a little time. Even a few hours American House Senior Living addition to my regular monthly Anyone interested is encour­ Army just may have the garten through 12th grade. a week "would be a tremen­ facility in Westland, 1660 Venoy coffee hours in the morning, aged to sign up at the Friendship answer. Its after-school pro­ Barta, a Garden City resi­ dous help. The more volunteer Road. The workshop will meet I've decided to start hosting Center's front desk. The center gram will start again Monday, dent, said some 30-40 kids will teachers we can get, the better once a week for six weeks to help additional hours so we can get is at 1119 N. Newburgh between Sept. 15. participate, mostly from the it will be for the kids." people manage ongoing health together for an evening Fireside Marquette and Ford. "It is a tutoring program neighborhood. Cost is $20 per The Salvation Army does problems. Chat. which also includes recreation, month per child. have a paid teacher for nine The PATH Workshop is "My hope is that the addi­ Class reunion arts and crafts, and comput­ "A hot dinner is provided in hours per week. designed to provide knowledge tional evening hours will allow John Glenn High School Class ers," said Greg Barta, director this program," he said, adding For registration information, and skills to adults with chronic residents another opportunity to of 1988 will hold its 20-year of youth and community min­ dinner is served for the stu­ call Barta at (734) 722-3660, health conditions such as arthri­ keep up to date on developments reunion on Saturday, Aug. 23, at istries for the corps on Venoy dents and their parents. Ext. 20. You need to sign up in tis, heart disease, diabetes, in the Capitol, especially when Roma's of Garden City. Tickets south of Palmer in Westland. "Volunteer teachers are advance. emphysema, asthma, bronchitis it involves initiatives to turn our are $30 per person. For tickets Sessions will be 3-6:30 p.m. needed," said Barta, who's There will be an orienta­ and depression. The six-week state's economy around and cre­ and more information, visit jgh- tion 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, workshop will run 1:30-4 p.m. ating more good-paying jobs for s88reunion.com. although participants can sign Thursdays from Sept. 11 to Oct. our workers." up throughout the year, Barta 16. For more information, call Open house NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE added. Classes will be run by profes­ LeBlanc toll-free at (888) 737- McKinley Cooperative Pursuant to State law a sale will be held at: Secured Self Storage, 2460 Gulley Rd„ Dearborn Hgts., MI, September 6, 2008 at 1:10 p.m. sional leaders and trained lay 5325 or send an e-mail to rich- Preschool will have an open -By Julie Brown people who hold informal, small [email protected]. house 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, #526 Todd J. Buchanan #937 David L. Daillboust group discussions and provide Residents can also visit Aug. 23. The preschool is enroll­ #1232 Thomas E. Steel easy-to-understand course his Web site at www.leblanc. ing for the 2008-9 school year #1251 ' Andrea Schneider KNOW THE SCORE materials. Instructors explain housedems.com. LeBlanc's for children ages 2 to 5. It offers #1306 Denadi Fountian I Dennis DiLacovo ways to reduce pain and stress, legislative home page, which is morning and afternoon classes, Units Contain: Misc. Household Items check out the numbers in cope with fatigue, use medica­ fully accessible to people with affordable tuition and a teacher •Publish: August 21 & 28,2008 OEossiyiM. &i.s tions wisely, and benefit from disabilities, is a portal for news, with over 25 years of experience. exercise. Participants also learn district information and video McKinley is located at 6500 today's about self-help devices that can public service announcements N. Wayne Road, at the corner of enhance daily activities and on issues important to Westland Hunter. Mention this announce­ . are given an opportunity to ask residents. ment and get $10 off registra­ questions. tion fee for registrations at or WHERE HOMETOWN STORIES UNFOLD The program is suited for Health Expo before the open house. For more HOMETOWNLlFE.COM both the newly diagnosed as Patrons at Westland Shopping information, call (734) 729-7222 well as those seeking more Center will find an added ben­ or go online www.mckinleypre- HOW TO REACH US aggressive management. The efit when they shop on Saturday, school.org. Home Delivery/Customer Service .1-866-88-PAPER (866-887-2737) Newsroom (734)953-2104 Fax (734)591-7279 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Notice of Public Sale of Personal Property. Sports Niqhtline (734)953-2104 Pursuant to state law, a sale will be held at: Secured Self Storage, Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 4 of the Self Service Classified Advertising 1-800-579-SELL (7355) 6855 Yale, Westland, MI, August 30, 2008 at 1:05 P.M. Storage Facility Act, State of Michigan, PS Orangeco, Inc. and/or Shurgard TRS, Inc. will conduct sale(s) at Public Storage #227 Donald Ferrell III, #302 Vanessa Smith, #331 Scott Bowles, Display Advertising (734)582-8363 (formerly Shurgard) located at 24920 Trowbridge St., Dearborn, Mi #402 Doris Edwards, #446 Dottie Door, #718 Raquel Chantz, #623 48124 (313) 277-7940 8/30/2008 at 9:30 am. Sales are for cash Earl Hoffman, #1005 Fenkell Welding, #1103 Patrick Snyder, #1414 only. Removal within 24 hours. For sale and storage units in which POSTAL PERIODICAL REQUIREMENTS Calvin Montgomery rent and "fees are past due. The Westland Observer - Publication NO. USPS 663-530 Published every Thursday and Sunday. Units contain: misc. household items - welding supplies. Periodical postage is paid at Livonia. MicWgan 48150. Publish: August H and 21,2008 Personal property described below in the matter of: OEOM16715-2X1.5 1138 YANCY DAVIS-BOXES, BAGS TOTES ! 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia, Ml 48150 1160 ANISE BANKHEAD - BOXES, BAGS, TOTES 1333- OLIVE GARDEN- BOX, BAG, TOTES Notice of Public Sale of Personal Property. Publish; August 14 and 21,2008 Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 4 of the Self Service 0608616661-2x2 Notice Of Public Sale Of Personal Property Storage Facility Act, State of Michigan, PS Orangeco, Inc. and/or Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 4 of the Self Service Shurgard TRS, Inc. will conduct sale(s) at Public Storage (formerly Storage Facility Act, State of Michigan, PS Orangeco, Inc. and/or Shurgard) located at 36001 Warren Rd Westland, MI 48185-6591 CITY OF WESTLAND Shurgard TRS, Inc. will conduct sale(s) at Public Storage (734)729-7095 on 8/29/08 at 10:30 am. Sales are for cash only. NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION (formerly Shurgard) located at 9300 Pelhem Road, Taylor, 48180 Removal within 24 hours. For sale and storage units in which rent On Thursday, September 4, 2008, various items of the City Westland (313) 292-9730 8/30/08 at 10:30am Sales are for cash only. and fees are past due. DPW will be sold at public auction. The auction will be held at Removal within 24 hours. For sale and storage units in which rent Personal property described below.in the matter of: Insurance Auto Auction 8251 Rawsonville Road, County of Wayne, at and fees are past due. 1134 - Dominique Gray - 2 TVs, 1 Tote, Suitcase 10:30 a.m. The following items will be offered for sale to the highest 1288 - Gina Clark - 8 Boxes, Lamp, Kids Toys bidder: Personal property described below in the matter of: 2026 - Nedra Banks - TV, Microwave, Headboard 2075 RUTH WEST- BOXES, BAGS,TOTES 3038 - Terence Hunter Jr. - 2 Ladders, 20 Boxes, Misc Items Stock Year Make Model Vm 3010 ROBERT BRIAN JARVIS - TOYS, TOTES, VACUUM 3180 - Marilyn Zachery - Aquarium, Tote, 6 Bags 4503764 1997 PONTIAC GRAND AM 1G2NE52T3VC790884 3046 DEEANNA EIGHMEY - BOXES, BAGS, TOTES 4096 - Claudia E Barber-Martin - 10 Boxes, Suitcase, 3 Bags 4503777 1997 PONTIAC GRAND AM 1G2NE52T5VM542212 3048 TANISHAHOLSTON-BOXES, BAGS, TOTES 4124 - Tameka Roberts - Headboard, 4 Chairs, Entertainment Center 4503793 1996 GMC SIERRA 1GTEC14WXTZ503293 3051 SHERYLETTE HUMPHREY-BOXES, BAGS, TOTES 4148 - James Tuttle Jr. - 4 TVs, Mattress, Dresser 3054 THOMAS HOOKER - MATTRESS, TABLES 5056 - Claire Joslin - Wardrobe, Speakers, Couch All vehicles 'are sold, in "as is" condition. 3073 SARAH PHELAN - BOXES, BAGS, TOTES 5068 - Felicia Sadler ~ Washer, Dresser, Table The referenced vehicles, as well as many others, may be previewed by 3088 KIAUNALEWIS-TABLE,BOXES,TOTES 5094 - Barry Price Jr ~ Golf Clubs, 10 Boxes, Chair prospective buyers on Wednesday, September 3, 2008, from 8:30 am - 3089 ANGELA MARTINEZ-BOXES, BAGS, TOTES 5096 - Fayvian Watts - 10 Boxes, Table, 2 Totes 4:30 pm. Vehicles may be deleted from this list at any time prior to the 3091 MICHELLE MELCHERT - BOXES, BAGS, TOTES 5102 - Marcus Mathis - 10 Boxes, 10 Chairs, Misc Items start of the auction. 4017 SHARON SIMPSON - BOXES, TOTES, LIFEJACKET Publish: August 14 & 21,2008 0818616*69-2>3 Publish: August 21,2008 OE08617433-2x2.5 4083 CLAUDE ROSS -BOXES, BAGS, TOTES 5057 NENA GONZALEZ - BOXES ,BAGS, MATTRESS 5061 ANGEL EVANS-MATTRESS, TOTES, TABLES 5064 DAWN BARNARD - TV, BAGS, BOXES Notice of Public Sale of Personal Property. CITY OF GARDEN CITY Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 4 of the Self Service 5070 STARLA BRIGGS - FRIDGE,TOYS, AIR CONDITIONER NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 5083 WILLIE MAE SADLER - BOXES.DRESSER, LUGGAGE Storage Facility Act, State of Michigan, PS Orangeco, Inc. and/or 5089 SANDRA CHURCH-BOXES, BAGS, TOTES Shurgard TRS, Inc. will conduct sale(s) at Public Storage located September 8,2008 5093 DANIELLE CARNEY - CRIB, BAGS at 3650 Enterprise Dr. Allen Park, Mi 48101 (313) 441-3117 6042 ASHLEY GALLAGHER-MOREY - BOXES, BAGS, TOTES 8/30/2008 at 11:30 am. Sales are for cash only. Removal within 24 6057 EDWIN OMEY-BOXES, TOTES, MICROWAVE hours. For sale and storage units in which rent and fees are past NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Garden City Council will 6059 JUDITH RYAN-BOXES, BAGS, TOTES due. hold a Public Hearing on Monday, September 8, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in 6071 TONIKINCHEN - BOXES, BAGS, TOTES the Council Chambers, at the Civic Center, 6000 Middlebelt Road, 6080 DONALD DAIGLE - BED, MATTRESS, BOXES Personal property described below in the matter of: Garden City, Michigan. At the hearing, all interested persons shall 6085 RON BEMBRY-BOXES, BAGS, TOTES B022 ABBAS AWADA - BOXES,BAGS,TOTES have an opportunity to be heard. B054 GARY GERESY - BOXES,BAGS,TOTES 6091 DONALD FAULKNOR-BOXES, BAGS, TOTES The purpose of the Public Hearing is to solicit public comments on B069 BOSSIE ANDERSON - BOXES,BAGS,TOTES 6191 ROBERT HOWELL-BOXES, TV, LADDER the proposed Special Land Use - 1333 Radcliff, T-Mobile, which is on B104 BURT MELLUM - BOXES,BAGS,TOTES 7017 VEKKIHOOD-BAGS,BOXES,TOTES file in the Clerk's Office. 7019 TIFFANY SCOTT-BOXES, BAGS, TOTES B150 GEORGE CHENE - BOXES,BAGS,TOTES 7055 CRYSTAL ROWLAND-BOXES, BAGS, TOTES B152 ERIC NIXON - BOXES,BAGS,TOTES Written comments may be submitted prior to the public hearing and 7108 DEONTE BARBER - BOXES, BAGS, TOTES B193 JOYCE MCBRIDE - BOXES,BAGS,TOTES should be addressed to: The Office of the City Clerk, City of Garden 7109 BRANDY WILLIAMS-SOFA, DRESSER, TOTES B247 ROBERT HANKINS - BOXES,BAGS,TOTES City, 6000 Middlebelt Rd., Garden City, MI 48135. 7121 DANA COUNTS - BAG, WASHER, STOVE B314 AMANDA WERSTEIN - BOXES,BAGS,TOTES D040 SHERRY LEWIS - BOXES,BAGS,TOTES ALLYSON BETTIS 7128 MEGAN HOWARD - BOX, BAG, TOYS City Clerk-Treasurer Publish: August 14 & 21,2008 Publish: August 14 and 21,2008 0108616667-2x3 Published: August 21,2008 0EQS617130-2X3 Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, August 21,2008 www.hometownlIfe.com (W) A3

^ GC dealership comes through for *ti. >-'' family with gun-damaged van

A local family received of their own, and theyVere on the road," said Obeid. "They assistance Tuesday from being denied help. That's when were happy to work with us. Metropolitan Lincoln Mercury you say to yourself, what can I We appreciate their efforts to at 32000 Ford Road in Garden do?" work with us to assist the fam- City after their vehicle was Garrett decided to ask damaged during a gunfight Metropolitan Lincoln Mercury "It's great to work for a com­ Michael Tapper, 11, between police and suspected management if they could pany that believes in doing was proud of the criminals last week. help by using the dealership's what's right, not just what balloon hat clowns The family was unharmed body shop to repair the vehicle makes money," said Garrett. had made for him to despite bullets that pierced for free; without hesita­ "There are so many things we wear around at the their windshield and punc­ tion management agreed. do to help our community that Red Wagon Literacy tured the body of their vehicle, "At Metropolitan Lincoln it really makes me proud." Program end-of- •">*•, creating significant damage. Mercury, we believe it's our Metropolitan Lincoln year picnic at the Apparently neither the owner's responsibility to be supportive Mercury has a history of com­ Dorsey Center. insurance coverage nor the of the community we serve," munity service. Along with Li-JtlZ-L police department's insurance said John Obeid, co-owner of their regular charitable giv­ PHQTOS BY TOM HAWLEYlSTAFF PHOTOGRAPHER covered the damage. Metropolitan. "When Dennis ing, they annually partner Dennis Garrett, a sales asso­ asked if we could help, we felt with the American Red Cross ciate at Metropolitan Lincoln- it was the right thing to do to to encourage blood dona­ Mercury, saw the story on the assist the family and the police tions that help save lives. "We news and was moved to action. who help keep our communi­ believe in helping our local BY SUE MASON "When I saw this story it ties safe. community," said'Obeid. "We OBSERVER STAFF WRITER ; broke my heart," said Garrett. "We called the Romulus are proud to be a Garden City "First, because it was a terrible Police Department and asked business and we encourage our Good food, good books. experience for the family and them to put us in contact with employees to make us aware of It may sound like the nota­ second because they suddenly the family so we could repair needs and issues that we can tion on a vacation postcard, but \ incurred expenses, by no fault their vehicle and get them back help." it's what the celebration was & _ last week at the Dorsey Center in Westland. * •'-. & Children and their families •* gathered for a picnic lunch and * Hermiz said, and outside the store floor. She also said activities to celebrate another jw«S* SHOOTOUT they encountered a wounded two children, ages 8 and 10, summer of reading with the FROM PAGE A1 suspect who could easily have escaped injury in the park­ help of the Red Wagon Literacy taken hostages before he was ing lot even though gunshots Program. captured. struck a van in which they sat. "It was a very good year. We N* authorities, who notified "This is not a scene from a Young questioned why had 16 teams that went out Westland police a half-hour movie," Hermiz said. "This Westland police didn't stop the this year," said Joan Carr, who I before the incident but happened in our own back undercover operation if they Ifii founded the program more declined their help. In a letter yard." had a 30-minute notice from than a decade ago. X to the Observer, Garden City The gunfight left children Romulus. Each summer, volunteers resident Bill Shelton praised fearful of returning to his res­ Chief Ridener responded pull wagons through the neigh­ Angel Marcoux, 7, shows a page of her story to grandmother Sue Marcoux the officers and wrote that "in taurant and made employees that Westland police had no borhoods of Lincoln, Jefferson- w£i!e they sit in the shade eating. At right is her sister Dora Marcoux, 4. the midst of sharp criticism, afraid while they go about authority and "no ability to Barns and Taft-Galloway ele- I think it's about time that their jobs, he said. Hermiz quash that deal." Still, he said mentaries, distributing books Megan said. "It was great to see Wagon program had 2,300 our police departments crack called on Westland city lead­ authorities will try to learn to children who answer the call the kids around the neighbor­ hits — that's how many times down on these drug-dealing ers to seek an apology from how to better carry out such of the cow bell. The books are hood, reading their books." children came to the wagons, thugs which travel our streets" Romulus officials for an inci­ stings. free and children don't need to "I really liked it; it was getting four or five books each routinely. dent that he said "could have Westland Mayor William return them to get more. really fun," Hannah said. "I time, Carr said. However, workers from cost us our lives." Wild called the situation "inex­ "I liked watching the older liked seeing the looks on the Among the "hitters" this year the Merri-Warren strip mall Joni Young, a deli coun­ cusable" and said, "I thought it boys, the sixth- and seventh- kids' faces when we gave them were Emily Hill and her sister addressed city leaders Monday ter worker from the Bob's of never should have happened." graders, walking down the their books. I'll definitely do it Tammy. As much as they are and strongly condemned the Canton-Westland market and Wild and others said they road with their nose in the again." alike, the twins' taste in books police actions. Randy Hermiz, a 22-year Westland resident, hope customers will realize the books," volunteer Monica The picnic serves as the were totally different. owner of the Fire on Ice Cafe, described the terror of inno­ random nature of the incident Packer said. period at the end of the Red "I'm into comics, so I got said a bullet shattered a large cent people being ordered to and continue to support busi­ Packer got involved in Red Wagon Program. For picnick- comics," Emily said. window and entered his res­ put up their hands as local nesses at the Merri-Warren Wagon when she and teacher . ers, there were hot dogs, chips, "I liked the chapter books taurant while his customers officers swarmed the scene shopping center. Lisa Hodyas asked the prin­ water and ice cream bars. The like Black Beauty," Tammy included a mother with two looking for suspects. She said "They had nothing to do cipal at Dodson Elementary Ushers Club at Ss. Simon and said. children and a 17-year-old workers found a potato chip with this," Wild said. School in Canton what stu­ Jude Parish provided most of The seventh-graders were male who was sitting outside. bag with a bullet hole and dents could do to help others. the food, while an anonymous making fortune catchers at the People fled to the rear exit, picked up spent casings from [email protected] I (734) 953-2110 The principal happened to be donor paid for the ice cream table manned by Lisa Rouse Carr's son, Dan, who brought bars. of Westland. Rouse was pulled his mother in to talk about the Helping out was Sheryl into the program by a member summer reading program. Stanley of Choice Catering of Divine Savior Church three As a result, Packer and in Garden City, who used her years ago, Hodyas organized two teams oversized grill to cook the hot "It's very rewarding. There's to pull wagons through the dogs, as well as members of the such nice people in the neigh­ neighborhoods. Westland Civitans Club, who borhoods," Rouse said. "Joan is "It was our first summer served the food. According to wonderful, a great person and doing it. We really enjoyed it," Carr, donors also helped pay she had some beautiful books, Packer said. for prizes. some good donations this year."' The two women got dona­ "We were setting up the pic­ The comments are music to tions of bubbles and bubble nic and a man came up and Carr's ears. toys and bought other items gave me $5," Carr said. "He "We've been doing this for 11 to make 250 goodie bags that said, 'Here, this is for bringing years," she said. "I didn't keep Packer's daughter Megan and so much good to the kids.' I count because who would have friend Hannah Ekblad gave out have no idea who it was." known it would have gone on at the picnic. Figures aren't in for this this long?" "It was a great experience," year, but in 2007, the Red

Looking for something to ings are planned. "This'll be the sixth year. Saint Joseph Mercy Hec&th System do Saturday? The Westland "It's intended for the resi­ Each year we grow in vendors Chamber of Commerce Health dents. It's geared for residents and participants," Swope said. and Business Expo will be 10 and shoppers," she said. Businesses like it because they a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. - Organizers have about 40 par­ get a lot of back to school shop­ 23, at Westland Shopping ticipants, who will set up in pers: "Just generally an overall Center, Wayne and Warren the East Court, by the Olga's well-attended event," Swope FREE/ roads. entrance of the mall. said. "All the businesses will be Westland Shopping Center Call the chamber at (734) there. We do have health par­ is the major sponsor, St. Mary 326-7222 for additional infor­ ticipants," said Brookellen Mercy Hospital the health mation. Total joirtt Replaceme Swope, president and.CEO of sponsor, and Parkside Credit the chamber. Health screen­ Union the business sponsor. -By Julie Brown Educational Seminar

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Listings for the Community Volunteers-can specify days, times, Calendar can be submitted by and areas they're willing to drive. e-mail at smason@hometownlife. For additional information, call com. They also can be mailed to Sue (888) 660-2007 and leave a mes­ Mason at 36251 Schoolcraft, Livonia sage. 48150, or faxed to her attention Higher Rock Cafe at fax at (734) 591-7279. For more The Wayne-Westland Salvation information, call (734) 953-2112. Army presents the Higher Rock Cafe the second and fourth SJPCOHIHG EVENTS Fridays of the month at its facility Peace Camp for Kids at 2300 Venoy,.south of Palmer, Kirk of Our Savior Peace Camp Westland. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. takes place 10 a.m, to 2 p.m. Live bands perform beginning at Sunday, Aug. 24 (lunch will be 8 p.m. Admission is free, however, served). The camp is open to a free will offering will be taken children of all ages and religious to support the bands. Checkout backgrounds. Spend a few hours Higher Rock on the Web at www.tsa. learning to work together in order higherrockcafe.4t.com or call (734) to achieve success. Kirk of Our 722-3660. Savior Presbyterian Church Is located at 36660 Cherry Hill in Westland. For more information or CRAFT SHOWS to sign up, please contact Jenny at Sts. Peter & Paul 313-532-4310. Grafters are wanted for the 20th Fall enrollment annual arts and crafts show Registration is now being accepted Saturday, Nov. 22, at Sts. Peters for the fail for preschool 3-year- Paul Church Hall, 750 N. Beech Daly, olds and kindergarten through Dearborn Heights. For more infor­ eighth-grade at St. Damian School, mation, call Deb at (248) 946-0173 29891 Joy, Westland. Call parish or Virginia (734) 522-9653. office at (734) 421-6130 for more St.Theodore information. The St. Theodore's CCW will hold its PHOTOS BY TOM HGFFMEYER! STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Free workshop annual Fall Craft Show 9 a.m. to 3 The Foundation for Wellness p.m. Saturday, Oct.11, in the parish Participants from Canton proudly display their community's banner as they take part in the parade of communities during the opening ceremonies of the 2008 Professionals is sponsoring a social hall at 8200 N.Wayne Road, Western Wayne County Senior Olympics. free health care workshop, "The Westland. Admission is free, and Thyroid Gland and Your Health: table rental is available for $25., How Does Your Thyroid Measure Call Mary at (734) 425-4421 (voice Up?" 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. mail #10) for rental information. 25, at the Livonia Civic Center and fitness as Library, 32777 Five Mile east of Farmington Road. Or. William H. FOR YOUR HEALTH Karl, a certified wellness doctor, Advocacy group will share his expertise about the The Wayne-Westland Alliance for thyroid gland and its function. the Mentally 111, a self-help and Senior Olympics For more information, go online advocacy group, meets at 7 p.m. to www.WellnessSpeakers.org and the first and third Thursday of BY DARRELL CLEM www.KarlHolisticHealthCare.com. the month at St. John's Episcopal OBSERVER STAFF WRITER Seating is Hmited, so call (734) 425- Church, 555 S.Wayne Road, at 8588 to reserve a spot. Bayview, Westland. Call (734) 362- Charles Hamilton already Remote-controlled race day 8825. survived cancer and triple Kirk of Our Savior Presbyterian Substance abuse support bypass heart surgery, so he Church hosts "Remote-Controlled A SAFE PLACE meets at 7 p.m. thought he'd try his luck at Race Day," 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. Thursdays in the Fellowship Hall winning an Olympic medal. 6. Racers can bring their R.C. vehi­ at Merriman Road Baptist Church, Hamilton, a 71-year-old cle and race it on the church's large 2055 Merriman, Garden City. A SAFE Inkster man, is among nearly oval track, complete with hill and PLACE is based on the Alcoholics 600 people competing this jump ramp, Ribbons will be awarded for Christ program, For more infor­ week in the 2008 Western to winners. No sign-up necessary. mation, call Russ Weathers at (734) Wayne County Senior Kirk of Our Savior Presbyterian 422-1995. Olympics, which started Church Is located at 36660 Cherry Menopause & More Monday morning with open­ Hill in Westland. If you need more A Menopauses More support' ing ceremonies and a torch- information, contact Jenny at (313) group for women meets 7-9 p.m. ^ lighting in Hines Park in 532-4310. the first Wednesday of the month Westland. John Glenn reunion in Classroom 2 of the west addition "I'm old, so I thought I'd do John Glenn High School Class of of the Marian Women Center of St. this because I get tired of sit­ 1988 will hold its 20 year reunion Mary Mercy Hospital, 36475 Five ting at home," Hamilton said, on Saturday, Aug. 23, at Roma's of Mile, Livonia. No registration is as the five-day event began. Garden City on Cherry Hill east of necessary, and the group is free of Hamilton decided to enter Venoy. Tickets are $30 per person. charge. Call (734) 655-1100. bowling and horseshoe-pitch­ For tickets and more information, Counterpoint ing contests, two of dozens visit the reunion Web site at jgh- Counterpoint Shelter and Crisis of events that will culminate s88reunion.com. Center offers free counseling and Friday with a banquet and Fish Dial-A-Ride respite services for people ages medals presentation inside Plymouth seniors make their way through the crowd during the opening ceremonies of the 2008 Western Wayne Fish Dial-A-Rtde of Western Wayne 10-17 and their families. For more the senior Friendship Center County Senior Olympics. County is seeking volunteer driv­ information, call (734) 563-5005. in Westland, this year's offi­ ers. A nonprofit community service Tough love cial host city. Contests will resenting their 16 communi­ group, it provides door-to-door AToughlove support group be scattered among the com­ ties. The procession began rides to non-emergency medical meets 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays at munities. with Westland, followed by and other necessary appointments Northwest Wayne Skill Center, Ann During opening ceremo­ Redford, Belleville, Canton, for senior and disabled residents of Arbor Trail between Merriman and nies near the old Nankin Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Garden City, Livonia and Westland Farmington roads. Newcomers wel­ Mill in Hines Park, seniors Garden City, Inkster, Livonia, who are unable to drive and have come. Call (734) 261-7880 or (248) approached a main stage and Northville, Northville no alternative transportation. 380-7748. proudly carried banners rep- Township, Plymouth, Plymouth Township, Sumpter, Van Buren and Wayne. Westland Mayor William Wild lit the Olympic torch as Wayne County Senior Services Director Kevin Kelley wondered which local athlete might become the senior version of Beijing Westland Mayor William Wild lights the torch opening the 2008 Western Olympic star Michael Phelps. Wayne County Senior Olympics Monday morning in the Nankin Mills area of Long before Monday, Hines Park. seniors had been practicing for a 5K run, softball- and football-throwing, a ring and Frisbee toss, soccer kick, ball­ room dancing, photography, baking, tennis, volleyball, creative writing, golf, swim­ ming, a 10-mile bicycle race and numerous other events. Wanda Altese, a 79-year- Frank Carmichaef of Dearborn old Plymouth Township competes in the softball throw event woman, is a bocce ball enthu­ as the Western Wayne County Senior siast. Olympics began Monday. "I'm trying to win a medal," she said, "but it's more for the muscle. fun of it than anything." "Exercising keeps your Mel Tochstein, 65, of heart in shape and your body Westland had previously won in shape," Tochstein said. "It's eight Senior Olympics med­ as much mental as it is physi­ als in two years, including six cal. It's fun to work out." gold for swimming, one gold Seniors took advantage for football-throwing, and Monday of health screenings John Treanor of Northville lets one bronze for the softball offered under a tent in Hines a Frisbee fly during the Frisbee toss. He planned to compete Park. throwing event Monday morning. in events like the 10-mile bike Westland senior Director race this year, but he had to Barbara Schimmel-Marcum community and said, "It gives scale back on some contests called it "an honor" that us a chance to showcase our because of a pulled shoulder Westland was this year's host city."

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BY HUGH GALLAGHER McCotter •Made in (communist) China' of NATO. McCotter said it actions that Congress can and McCotter said. "I can't imag­ OBSERVER STAFF WRITER said there is a souvenir T-shirts: Bush went was important to "get Georgia probably will take. ine Harry Truman in a time of link between to Beijing and all I got was this and Ukraine into NATO" and "The first step for Congress, war, or Eisenhower, going to Following a blistering e-mail the adminis­ lousy five-week, paid vaca­ make sure they have weapons and it should happen, is to watch beach volleyball." message to fellow Republicans tration's "kid tion,'" the e-mail read. to defend themselves. invite the president of Georgia McCotter said he didn't sup­ attacking President George glove" policy Republican House members Joseph Larkin, the to speak to a joint session port boycotting the Olympics, Bush's plan to attend the toward China have been taking turns meet­ Democratic candidate run­ of Congress," he said. "It citing Canton's Bronze medal Olympics in China, U.S. and the new ing in the House chambers ning against McCotter in this will show and affirm that at swimmer Allison Schmidt Rep. Thaddeus McCotter, R- aggression of despite the adjournment. fall's election, said he found it least the legislative branch is as an example of an athlete Livonia, said Monday it was McCotter Russia. "ironic" that McCotter is criti­ totally supportive of Georgian who shouldn't be punished for "inexcusable" that the Bush On Aug. 6, BUSH SHOULD HAVE KNOWN cal of Bush's policies. democracy" political issues. administration was "sur­ McCotter sent an e-mail com­ On Monday, McCotter said "I find it funny because he McCotter said Bush's trip to prised" by Russia's invasion of plaining about Bush's trip to the Bush administration and has been a foot soldier for China seems to lend support to Larkin agreed that a boycott Georgia. China at a time when Congress Secretary of State Condoleezza George Bush," Larkin said the Chinese government and of the Olympics would have "The West has failed to was engaged in a battle Rice, an expert on the Soviet Tuesday. "I saw the e-mail its repressive policies. been a mistake. He said he understand the collapse of over a controversial energy Union, should have known where he called George Bush "The message he sent was didn't fault Bush for attending Communism, for 70 years an bill. The e-mail called the what was coming. wildly unpopular, but he has exactly the opposite mes­ but for not returning immedi­ atheistic, socialistic philoso­ Republican president "wildly "I think their continuing been wildly supportive." sage he should have send to ately in the face of the situa­ phy that ravished that coun­ unpopular." McCotter also emphasis on dialogue with Larkin said he has long con­ the Chinese or the Russians," tion in Georgia. try," McCotter said. "When criticized Democratic House Russia is exactly what Putin sidered Putin a problem that they put shock therapy in Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the expected and is exactly what needed closer watching as he place, they equated the decline Democrats for adjourning the is helping them (the Russians) moves his country back to a in productivity, the decline in House session and not allow­ achieve their strategic objec­ more autocratic form of gov­ life expectancy to democracy ing an "up or down vote" on tive which is to cow all the for­ ernment. and allowed (Russian Prime the energy bill, which he said mer Soviet republics and now "Now due to Iraq, we don't Minister and former President has bipartisan support. democracies, not just Georgia have the moral authority to act Vladimir) Putin to do exactly "On his part, perhaps our but Ukraine," he said. against Putin," he said. •what he is doing, turning Compassionated Conservative- Russia has objected to down an authoritarian path in-Chief will bring our absent plans to allow Georgia and MOVES BY CONGRESS Public Auction of Tax modeled on China." 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OUR VIEWS Changes begin to raise scores There's good news for incoming Wayne-Westland Community Schools seniors with regard to this year's Michigan Merit Exam scores: The number of students meeting or exceeding state standards was up in most of the subject areas and the increases were better than statewide averages. The improvements highlight the efforts of school offi­ cials to re-align the high school curriculum to not only meet the more rigorous curriculum, but to better prepare students for the Michigan Merit Exam. How effective the changes are could take years to be fully realized, but they are first steps in a battle that is ever expanding to meet the rigorous state requirements. Educators throughout the country often point out that standardized test scores aren't the only, and maybe not even the best, criteria to evaluate student performance. But the scores are more than just numbers on paper. Each figure tells a tale of students who are — or aren't — meeting the minimal standard for success in a stan­ dard subject area. The battle to improve student performance must be expanded. It's time for everyone to step it up. It's time for school officials, already beset by declining enroll­ ments and income, to rededicate themselves to remedial education at all grade levels. It's also time for parents to become more active in their students' education. But it's also time for Lansing to come up with creative ways to help struggling school districts finance innova­ tive remedial education programs. It's unacceptable that local students lag behind the minimum state achieve­ ment level. It's unacceptable more than 70 percent of LETTERS all incoming local high school seniors, young men and The city pension plan would not have Mayor Wild has been able to do in such a women just a year away from college or the work force, Disagree with editorial been beefed up the way it was during the short time amidst a worst possible econo­ lack adequate math skills and 49 percent lack adequate I must strongly disagree with your edi­ '60s and I for one never said a word as I my. Yet, we do not support a project such as reading skills as well. torial of Aug. 7» "Recall: Not right answer was to busy. The pensions now are outra­ this because of the possible revenue. For that matter, it's also unacceptable that student per­ to plan." You state that recalls should be a geous as they are in most other communi­ The process should always include the formance throughout the state is so dismal. tool to remove officials for malfeasance, ties. Westland has many problems that welfare of the citizens. This appears as an In fact, there's only one way it is acceptable. That is if misfeasance or nonfeasance in office. need to be re-addressed and every voting example of a somewhat "eminent domain" we as educators and parents, legislators and taxpayers, While I do not always agree with recall citizen of Westland should begin to keep process whereby the government can just allow it to be so. campaigns, in this case, the targets of our a watchful eye to see who is getting all of come in and do whatever, without any recalls, we feel, are guilty of misfeasance the perks. regard to the citizenry. The citizens in the in their office. One last thing, I do not call a three- immediate area are definitely going to Webster's defines misfeasance as "the story apartment building a "modest be adversely affected. Their best interest, Growing diversity could performance of alawful action in an ille­ change." and, only their interest should be front gal or improper manner." We believe that Karol Hudson and center of this proposed project, and the vote to rezone to allow this project was Westland not the interest of the developer and/or the done in an improper manner. There was city. no consideration of residents' contentions We follow the city council meetings Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau earlier this of safety concerns because of increased A different location regularly and have followed this painful month indicate there has been significant growth of ethnic traffic, loss of property values, or viola­ With regard for the residents of process from the first time the developer populations in Detroit's suburbs. Macomb, Oakland and tions of the Westland master plan. The Westland and Livonia who do not care to made the presentation. There was a bad Wayne counties have all seen increases in the number of latter was pointed out in detailed measure be rezoned, why not give serious consid­ feeling from the get-go. No city needs a ethnic minorities between 2000 and 2007, according to the to the council. eration to the corner of Marquette and developer, the developer needs the city. Census Bureau. I do not know of any action that we, Newburgh, involving many acres, both on When the equation is changed, we end Each of the counties has seen a surge of Asian and citizens of Westland, can take to try to the north side of Marquette and the east up with this kind of a situation. As stated Hispanic populations. For example, the number of stop this construction. I do not think it is side of Newburgh, both with long-stand­ earlier, the process should always include, Hispanics in suburban Detroit grew by nearly 23,000 peo­ improper to complain about the very char­ ing "for sale" signs and standing idle. when applicable, the residents who maybe ple, a 32-percent increase, with Wayne County (not includ­ acteristics of our homes and investments That property has no homeowners and affected. ing Detroit) seeing a 39-percent increase. going down the drain with the construc­ would save money by eliminating the need A good-will offer was made by changing Of particular note, the figures show that the number tion of the overly large, overly tall senior for building new roads, since it is close to the plans. That is good, however, the main of African Americans living in the suburbs has jumped, building. There are many factors that will Ford Road and would cost much less to objection to the three-story apartment especially in Macomb and Oakland counties. In Macomb come up in the future, if this project is upgrade and prepare. building still exists. That is definitely not County, for example, the black population has increased built in its present form. There is little that Please consider that between Wayne the way to go. 164 percent, or by nearly 35,000 individuals, since 2000. the developer can do to mollify the resi­ Road and Newburgh on the north side of Then, the residents raised numerous In Oakland, the increase wasn't as large, but there was still dents as long as this building looms in the . Marquette there are already two high-rise unanswered questions about the project. a 22-percent increase. Livingston County, at the north­ middle of our area. buildings and no single roadside residents. Of course, the residents should know how west edge of suburban Detroit, experienced a 93-percent I suggest that the Observer look at our A three-story building would cause less far a new building will be from their home. increase of black residents. side of the matter, rather than look down disturbance during construction to the That is a very pertinent question, and, in its nose as something we should accept area and would bring in new tax dollars our view, was handled very badly. If the Although some people might disagree, this growing diver­ without a fight. in place of overgrown, useless land, and answer is not known, then find out. The sity is encouraging news for a region that has been plagued since there is already a traffic light at the resident has the right to know. What about with racial strife for decades. Curt Gottlieb Westland Marquette and Newburgh corner would the questions regarding the property pos­ The fact is metro Detroit is one of the most racially seg­ make it convenient and safe for new resi­ sibly exchanging hands with the church? regated metropolitan areas in the nation. According to the dents to enjoy using the Friendship Center That needs to be answered, along with U.S. Census Bureau, our area is ranked second in terms Writer lacks all of facts for companionship and/or lunch and add­ other questions that were raised. of racial segregation, behind only Gary, Ind. This segrega­ I am responding to Mr. Poger's letter of ing additional revenue for Westland. We are very disappointed in the process tion has played a major role in the lack of trust that exists Aug. 14 printed on the Opinion page. I feel According to the July 31 Westland that was used regarding this proposal. between the city of Detroit, which is nearly all black, and that he does not have all of the informa­ Observer article, the mayor stated two rea­ Why the rush into rezoning an established its formerly lily-white suburbs. This lack of trust has always tion to make the statement opposing the sons for the project: property according to the master plan of been a factor in derailing important regional issues, includ­ recall movement. 1. Abetter location. the city? Then, a very basic question: how ing improving our drinking water system, public transit or The people on Gray and Ravine "do not" 2. Expected $250,000 in income, will the two-lane road handle^ the high even getting a new Cobo Hall built. oppose the building of senior homes on the I expect a third reason is that it would density of traffic? The process should have But there is growing evidence that feelings are starting to property, what is objectional is the three- make residents at the W/L location very handled the issue right up frpnt. change. First and foremost, the census figures show people story apartment building to be erected happy. There just appears to us tqbe too many of color are more open to moving into the suburbs, attracted behind the back yards. Some existing Barbara Vilders "iffy" conditions regarding this proposal. by the same quality of life issues that brought (white) people homes are only 50 feet away. Westland It was not ready for a vote. Why the rush? to these towns in the first place. Mr. Poger should also be aware that Who is applying pressure? If a vote was Most people, regardless of the color of their skin, want the retirees do not give up driving until the Process isn't right not possible at the time, it should not have same things in life: safe neighborhoods, good schools, well- state informs them or a family member taken place. The money will come, but not paying jobs, clean air to breathe, etc. And regardless wheth­ takes the keys away. Also there will be Oops! It was made clear at the last at the expense of the citizens. er one lives in Rochester, Canton, Southfield, Westland or delivery and employee traffic sharing a Westland City Council meeting that the James and Mary Murphy drive with the church. Detroit, most of us also take pridein our region. Aug. 7,2008, meeting regarding the pro­ • Westland I am very aware of the type of traffic posed Nankin Mills "Village was a closed So it's time we start having frank discussions about race, on Joy during the school year and the meeting, invitation only. Yet, the Aug. 10, what it means to our region and how to overcome the fact that Joy is only a two-way road. That 2008, Observer quotes attorney Bryan impediments it has caused. The best way to do that is to be stretch of Joy Road will not be changed to Amann stating that the meeting was open SHARE YOUR OPINIONS in the same room with one another. And that's a lot easier accommodate traffic flow. to the entire Gray/Ravine neighborhood. We welcome your letters to the editor. Please to accomplish when people who look different happen to be Unless you live in one of the apartment Is this yet another misstep in this entire include your name, address and phone number neighbors. complexes on Newburgh where there proposal? Knowing the high level of inter­ for verification. We ask that your letters be:400 would be no objection to another apart­ est in this project, why did something as words or less. We may edit for clarity, space ment building behind you, I can see why simple as the proposed meeting attendance and content. the residents of R-l would not want an get bungled up so badly? Then we wonder WESTLAND apartment building in the middle of their why this entire project is of such a concern backyards. to many residents. It's the process! Letters to the editor The one thing I did agree with is We took a ride along Joy Road just to "throwing the bums out of office." I do get a feel for the area; not being experts, Westland Observer 36251 Schoolcraft, >0ANNE!T not know how long Mr. Poger has lived in we immediately saw the traffic problem. Westland but I have been here too many How can that narrow street handle the Livonia, Ml 48150 years to count and perhaps if people like high density that is proposed for this area? Sue Mason Susan Rosiek Peter Neill Fax: Executive Editor Mr. Poger and myself had become more If this was our neighborhood, we, too, Community Editor Vice President (734)459-4224 General Manager involved in city politics, many of these would be fighting against the project. problems would have not occurred and the Hugh Gallagher Marty Carry It appears that money continues to be the city of Westland would be following their E-mail: Director of source of all evil. Of course, our city needs . Managing Editor "master plan." [email protected] Advertising money. Up to this point, we admire all that

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Policy Conference on Mackinac Island in tives from each of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Heck, I didn't even know they were look­ It's becoming more so as life goes on, ! the week following Memorial Day. This was counties and three representatives from the City ing for me and they found me anyway. with life expectancies creeping past 80 for the third year in a row I represented the City of of Detroit. This nine member authority would be And, as they say, what goes around, comes women, beyond 75 for men. It's one of the Farmington Hills at the Mackinac Conference. charged with the job of (a) seeing that the bar and around. Many years ago, I sat at my broth­ reasons, I think, when you hear someone The Mackinac Conference is billed as a retreat hotel tax was extended as necessary to raise the er's houses chuckling heartily because my "died at the age of 58," you hear so many where business and political leaders from south­ funds required for the expansion of Cobo Hall; stepfather had just received people say, "Wow, that's young!" I heard that eastern Michigan come together (b) holding the City of Detroit harmless on the his application to join a lot when Tim Russert died. to discuss common issues, finding existing debt on Cobo Hall; and (c) building and what was then called the But even after I tossed the application solutions. However, after attending maintaining the expanded Cobo Hall. I would also 7 American Association of aside, I was thinking about it. When I came £. for three years, I have yet to hear suggest (although this will never happen) that all Retired Persons. It came in to work, there was a copy of AARP — the !"* " - " or see any issues upon which there the members of the authority be apolitical. the mail smack-dab on his Magazine, which claims in its masthead to ! . is cooperation or agreement. • Second, everyone seems to be in agree­ 50th birthday, and I (along be the world's largest-circulation magazine. J ^ The legislators appear to talk ment that future economic growth in this region with my brothers and sis­ On the cover was Jack Nicholson, who's jj Wk at each other, not to each other. depends, in part, oh installing a regional transit ter) thought it was tunny at always been one of my favorite actors. It was ••——^* Each one intent on advancing their system in at least Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Brad Kadrich the time. a good story about Jack cleaning up his act. Jerry Ellis own agenda, which, of course, counties. I'm sure wherever he is I paged through the magazine and found includes getting re-elected. The so- Currently, DDOT operates buses in Detroit, (he died a couple of years out Holly Hunter, also one of my favorites called big four — the Oakland County executive, and SMART operates buses in all of Macomb and ago) he was laughing out loud last week (loved her opposite Richard Dreyfuss in the Wayne County executive, the chairman of the parts of Wayne and Oakland counties. There are a when my own application to join AARP (it's Always), is the same age. So are Patricia Macomb County commissioners, and the Detroit number of people currently advocating a light rail now known simply by the acronym) arrived Heaton (Everybody Loves Raymond) and mayor — while all professing the need and desire system, costing billions of dollars, as the panacea in the mail. Andie McDowell (Four Weddings and a to cooperate, spend most of their time bickering for a regional transit system. When I opened it, my only thought was, Funeral). with each other. Again, I would suggest that the state legislature I also found all kinds of advertising, sto­ The governor, again, gave a wonderful speech, take action to establish a Southeastern Michigan OK, it wasn't my only thought, but it was ries that show what older folks are doing asking for bipartisan support on three issues she Regional Transportation Authority with two rep­ my first thought. After that, I wondered with their lives, and even a crossword puzzle believes are necessary to move Michigan forward. resentatives from Wayne, Oakland and Macomb this: "When did this happen? When did I (which I couldn't finish). However, if past performance is any indication of counties and three representatives from the City of get old?" Go to its Web site (www.aarp.org) and future action, the governor's words fell on deaf ears Detroit. (Note to those approaching 50 and those you find a ton more stuff, on money, leisure and she will not exhibit the leadership skills neces­ This nine member authority would have the already past it: Before you write to com­ and health, all designed to help you not only sary to get the bipartisan support she needs to get responsibility of taking over and merging the plain, I know it's not old. I'm just sayin'...) survive into your Golden Years, but to thrive the job done. DDOT and SMART operations; extending bus I remember when I was 12 and baby-sit­ in them. If I seem skeptical that our state and regional service throughout Wayne, Oakland and Macomb ting for the older couple across the street. Unfortunately, even though I know age leaders will put aside their political differences and counties; and extending the current SMART mill- They were probably in their late 20s, maybe is only a number, although I'm sure there find a common basis for solutions, it is because age throughout the service area. early 30s, but I still thought of them as "this are people older than me who are in better I am skeptical. Our state legislature is totally Once having accomplished all of the foregoing, older couple across the street." shape physically, mentally and every other dysfunctional, and the leadership in the City of then look at expanding into light rail service. When I was 25,1 didn't want to turn 30 which way, and even though I know aging is Detroit is too busy trying to stay out of jail to • Lastly, I would suggest that there is a way to because it meant I was getting older. When a natural part of life, there's still one thing resolve city or regional problems. encourage our young adults who are graduating I hit 35,1 didn't want to see my 40th, for the the AARP hasn't helped teach me about For three years at the Mackinac Conference I from our Michigan colleges and universities to same reason. Guess what I thought when I turning 50. have heard that Cobo Hall must be expanded, we stay, work and live in Michigan. We can do this by hit 45? If you guessed, "I don't want to turn How to avoid it. need a regional transit system, and we have to giving them an incentive to stay. 50 because I'll be old " you're pretty close. retain our college graduates in the state if we are If we reduce by $2,500 per student, per year, the I tossed the application aside, vowing not Brad Kadrich is community editor of the Plymouth to grow our economy. None of these issues require state provides to its colleges and universities, and to give it another thought. Which is bet­ Observer and actually looks forward to the Big rocket science for solutions; they do, however, allow the state colleges and universities to raise ter than our all-world photographer, Bill Five-Oh. He can be reached via e-mail at bkadrich@ require a little imagination and bipartisan coop­ their tuition by $2,500 per student, per year, and Bresler, did when he got his a few years ago. hometownlife.com or by phone at (734) 953-2153, and eration from our state and regional leadership., then loan each student, who so requests, the sum Bill sent it back (and actually still remains his blog is available on the Observer's Web site, www. I have given some thought to these issues and of$2,500 per year. deep in denial). hometownlife.com. would suggest the following as a basis to jump At the end of four years, the students will each start the discussion to finding solutions. owe the state $10,000. Then, if the college gradu­ • First, I am advised that Cobo Hall must be ate stays and works in the state, their state income expanded to retain the International Auto Show, tax would be applied to reduce their student loan which I am told creates 16,000 jobs and brings until it is paid in full. If the graduate stays and 3*\ $500 million of economic benefits to southeast­ works in Michigan for four years, the loan will ern Michigan each year. The expansion may cost have cost them nothing. If they leave after gradu­ rfrf up to $500 million. Cobo Hall is presently paid ation, they will be obligated to repay the loan, and AAA*3a * for by taxes on alcoholic beverages in restaurants will not have taken our tax dollars elsewhere. ,^ and bars and by a hotel tax on rooms in Wayne, I believe with a little bipartisan and regional Oakland and Macomb counties. This tax structure cooperation, Michigan can accomplish all of the is so that visitors to the region pay a substantial foregoing and more. portion of the taxes to support Cobo Hall. Goo* I would suggest that the state legislature set Jerry Ellis is mayor of Farmington Hills.

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Susan Macinkowicz didn't have to venture over to Woodward Avenue to stage her own Dream Cruise dur­ ing Saturday's Observer & Eccentric Fox earns spot Women's Golf Tournament held at Livonia's Whispering Willows G.C. Livonia's Megan Fox The special education teacher posted a personal best from Woodhaven, who hails from time of 2:17-92 en route Chesterfield Township, repeated as the to a fifth-place finish winner of the championship flight with in the 200-meter free­ an 18-hole round of 83, four shots bet- style during the final iii ter than Livonian day of USA Swimming OSE WOMEN'S GOLF Nancy Rhatigan Junior National and five better --¾¾ Championships than Sona^ Pysh-Dennison of Shelby held Aug. 4-8 in Township. Minneapolis, Minn. A regular on the Michigan Women's Fox, who bettered Publinx circuit, Macinkowicz survived her previous best time a tough stretch on the 11th and 12th TOM HAWLEY j STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER by three seconds, also holes where she carded back-to-back 7s Quarterback Jerome Scales goes over a play with Westland John Glenn's new head coach Tim Hardin. met the National Junior en route to a 43 on the back nine after Team qualifying stan^:: shooting a 40 on the front side. dard of 2:18.49 and has "I got the ball up into the woods also qualified for the and it got me," said the 47-year-old World Championship Macinkowicz. "But overall it was fun. It Fundamentals fuel new Rockets team trials next July. - was good playing on a great municipal The Stevenson High course. They have a real gem in Livonia." junior also took 21st Macinkowicz earned a first-place BY BRAD EMONS in the 400IM (4:57-7); trophy and an $80 golf shop gift cer­ OBSERVER STAFF WRITER FAST FACTS 32nd in the 100 butter­ tificate for her efforts. School: Westland John Glenn. fly (1:02.98; 59th in the "The key here is course manage­ Following Monday's morning prac­ 200 butterfly (2:19.66); ment," said the two-time winner with tice, new Westland John Glenn football Head coach: Tim Hardin (first season). . c and 139th in the 200 an U.S.G.A. 8-handicap index. "You coach Tim Hardin took his team imme­ . League affiliation: Kensington Lakes Activities Association {South Division). backstroke (2:28.05). have to know where to put the ball. Tee diately to the film room and broke out 2007 record: 5-4. ti shots are critical. The putts are true a 1996 state playoff game tape of the Key losses: Keshawn Martin (first-team All-Area); C.J. Woodford (first-team All-Area); Ryan MU spikers 10th and Paul (Worley, the club pro) has the Rockets upsetting Redford-Detroit Lopez (second-team All-Area); Greg Bevel, Adam Sonak, Victor Sanders, Zach Bozigian, John The Madonna course and grounds in good shape." Catholic Central, 15-14. and James Abraham. - University women's Rhatigan, who has an 17-handicap, "We're going to be very, very young," Returning starters: Jake Morris, Sr. OL (6-2,267); Dazz Bragg, Sr. RB-DB (5-8,160); Kyren volleyball team is carded 42-45-87, but was able to take said Hardin, a longtime Glenn assistant ranked 10th in the low-net honors with a 70, earning a who coached the Rockets' JV team to a Boyd, Sr.DB (5-10,155). National Association of $60 gift certificate. 6-3 record last year. "And our goal is to Promising newcomers: Jerome Scales, Sr. QB-DB (5-11,201; transfer from Canton); T.J. Intercollegiate Athletics Pysh-Dennison, who resides in get players to play the way they did in Arancibia, Sr. OT-DT (6-3,301; transfer from Algonac); Jay Bloomer, Sr. OL (6-1,205); Steve (NAIA) preseason -; •*' Shelby Township, carded a gross the old days — with great heart, disci­ Smith, Sr. TE-DE (6-5,218); Sheldon Hankins, Sr. LB-FB (6-0,192); Josh Reed. Sr. DG-G#E5'-1T, coaches'poll released '"' total of 43-45-88 followed by Theresa pline and toughness. 185}. earlier this week McPherson (Royal Oak), 48-45-93; Pat 'Were not there yet and we have a long Coach's quote: "We have to take care of all aspects of the game. The kicking game is a The Crusaders debut Witek (Livonia), 51-44-95; and Debrah way to go, but we plan on getting there." big part of being disciplined. That's a mark of a good team.! don't consider it a fittle thing." in the top-10 for the Pringle (Lake Orion), 49-49-98 to The Rockets return only three start­ fourth straight sea­ round out the championship flight. ers off last year's 5-4 squad. Schedule (all 7 p.m. starts): Aug. 28 (Waterford Mott); Sept. 5 (at Pinckney); Sept. 12 (at son and will play nine Canton's Lu Stockton captured first The two biggest losses include electri­ Livonia Churchill); Sept. 19 (Canton); Sept. 26 (Livonia Franklin); Oct. 3 (at Plymouth); Oct. 10 teams who received flight honors with a 48-48-96, edging fying first-team All-Observer quarter­ (Wayne Memorial); Oct. 17 (at KLAA crossover); Oct. 24 (at Walled Lake Western). votes in the poll, includ­ Detroit's Suzanne Madej, who shot 53- back Keshawn Martin, who is expected ing five top-25 teams. 44-97, by a stroke. to contribute right away at Michigan team, but with him at quarterback, and Bragg and senior Kyren Boyd (5- MU, coming off Anc] sporting a 25-handicap, State as a freshman, and first-team the others we have, we definitely have 10,155) return as the lone starters on of a 35-12 season Stockton also won low net honors with All-Area running back C.J. Woodford the ability to pass." defense, while senior Jake Morris (6-2, and its 11th straight a 71 to take home a first-place trophy (1,007 yards). Meanwhile, 5-8,160-pound senior 267) anchors an inexperienced offen­ Wolverine-Hoosier along with a $70 gift certificate. She Jerome Scales, a 5-foot-ll, 201-pound Dazz Bragg returns to fill the void at sive line. Athletic Conference also won closest-to-the-pin on the 120- transfer from Canton (via Wayne running back. "We have a lot of new guys there," (WHAC) title, sits yard No. 7 hole. Memorial) has been named the starting "He's not the biggest guy and he Hardin said of the offensive line. behind defending Rounding out the first flight field was quarterback. doesn't know anything but to go at full "They've been working hard and they national champion Kathy Brennan (Livonia), 54-57-101; "We have three very talented quarter­ speed," Hardin said. "He's very strong have a long way to go. Defensively there Fresno Pacific (Calif.), Monica Oliver (Farmington Hills), 50- backs," Hardin said. "Jerome has a strong for his size, and he's a power back when won't be major changes. We just have which owns the top 52-102; and Pat Shelton (Farmington), arm, he's a good athlete with a great atti­ he. wants to be. He has good speed and to get better with the fundamentals spot. 59-52-111. Canton's Dorine Allen with­ tude and is a good leader on our team. he runs hard. He's one of our best prac­ — blocking and tackling, and we've got Joining the Sunbirds drew from the tournament. "We're still primarily a run football tice players and leaders." to get tougher." in the top-five are fel­ low GSAC members Cal Baptist, Concordia (Calif.), Biola and Azusa Pacific. In the six through nine spots are Columbia, Northwestern (Iowa), Point Loma Nazarene and the College of Idaho.

BY BRAD EMONS Punt, Pass & Kick:;-: OBSERVER STAFF WRITER FAST FACTS The City of Livonia School: Wayne Memorial. Department of Parks ' Kevin Weber has wasted little and Recreation will • Head coach: Kevin Weber, first year. time in putting his own stamp stage the 2008 Pepsi on Wayne Memorial football. League affiliation: Kensington Lakes Punt, Pass & Kick com­ The 26-year-old rookie Activities Association (South Division). petition for ages 8-15 coach, who takes over for Craig Last year's record: 4-5. beginning at 5 p.m. Hnatuk, has implemented a Graduation losses: D.J. Freeman (first-team Wednesday, Aug. 27 at spread option attack with an Ail-Area); Mike Davis (first-team All-Area); Zak the Livonia Community emphasis on the kicking game. Kyle (second-team All-Area); Corey Campbell Recreation Center soc­ "We'll use the whole football cer fields, located at (second-team All-Area); Nate Mosely, Jordan field, we'll throw a lot and run a Five Mile and Hubbarif. lot of option," said the native of Dottor. Registration starts at, Charlotte who graduated from Key returnees: C.J. Johnson, Sr. SB (5-9,165); 4:30 p.rm the day of the Western Michigan University. Alex Bledsoe, Sr. LB-FB (5-11,205); Ramsey Hart, . event, which is free. "We're going the full way, we'll Sr. OL-DL (6-2,205); Eric Story, Sr. OL-DL (6-4, For more informa­ be a complete spread team. It's 280); Dylan Korzetki, Jr. OL-DL (6-3,250); Richard tion, call (734) 466- a system of interchangeable Haley, Sr.RB-LB (5-10,190). 2410. V parts. "At our school we have such Promising newcomers: Keith Agee, Soph. LB- inline hockey good athletes that we have to RB (5-9,185); Hick Kostora, Sr. QB (5-10,175); Mike Tryouts for the make the other teams respon­ Gallagher, Sr. LB (5-10,190); Zach Hardyniec, Jr. Wayne-Westland com^ sible for them all." SS (5-8,175); Jess Dorow, Sr. K-WR (6-3,210). bined JV inline hockey Nick Kostora, a 5-foot-10, Coach's quote: "They know where they have team will be from 6- 175-pound senior, takes over at to go and they know where they need to be, but 9:30 p.m. Thursday, quarterback for the graduated they need a better understanding of how and Sept. 4 at Skateland D.J. Freeman. West, located at "Nick's a very, very smart when to come off the ball. We have to come off Newburgh and Cherry kid and a hard worker," Weber the ball without hesitation, do it confidently and Hills Roads. said. "He runs the show. He can mean business." You must attend change plays and call plays. He Schedule (all 7 p.m. starts): Aug. 28 (at Wayne-Westland makes the decisions." Waterford Kettering); Sept. 5 (Waterford Mott); Schools and be enter­ Seniors Ramsey Hart ¢6- Sept. 12 (Livonia Franklin); Sept. 19 (at Plymouth); ing grades 8-11 in Sept. 2,205) and Eric Story ¢6-4, Sept. 26 (at Canton); Oct. 3 (Livonia Churchill); 2008 to be eligible. TOM HAWLEY I STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER 280) will anchor the offensive For more informa­ Oct. 10 (at Westland John Glenn); Oct. 17 (at KLAA New Wayne Memorial place kicker Jesse Dorow hopes to give Zebras another offensive threat. C.J. tion, e-mail wwinline- Johnson (left) is the holder. Please see ZEBRAS, B4 crossover); Oct. 24 (Walied Lake Central). [email protected]. B2 Observer S Eccentric [ Thursday, August 21,2008

8Y BRAD EMONS Paul Worley, return senior Lexi record. lenge for our team." for varsity," said Chall, who is the OBSERVER STAFF WRITER McFarlane, a player who earned "This team expects to be competi­ Another KLAA-South Division Zebras' co-coach along with Kathy All-Conference and first-team All- tive because of the varsity experience team primed for improvement is Stellema. "Well be doing some She loomed large over Observer honors in 2007 with a nine- we return," the third-year coach said. Westland John Glenn, coming off a recruiting and I'm confident we'll get Observerland for four years - almost hole average of 47 and an 18-hole "We are returning eight letter winners 4-7 dual-match season. enough bodies out by Sept. 12 in our Tigress Woods-like. scoring average of 95; and four players with varsity experi­ The Rockets are led by second- division opener against Churchill." Yes, two-time individual Division McFarlane should be one of the ence. The team was challenged at the team All-Observer pick Heidi Irvine, Last year Livonia Ladywood won 1 state medalist Shannon Warner top players in the new Kensington end of the season and responded with who averaged 48.12 per nine and fin­ only one dual match in the Catholic has finally graduated from Livonia Lakes Activities Association's South a lot of hard work in the off-season." ished 18th at the Giant Oaks regional. League, but it was against champion Churchill High and is off to Michigan Division. Livonia Stevenson should also be "Improvement continues to be the Farmington Hills Mercy. State. "Last season is going to be a tough much improved over last year's 5-6 main focus of the John Glenn golf Ninth-year coach Kelliahne Nagy As a senior last fall while juggling act to follow, but the team is up to mark despite the loss of co-captains program," fifth-year coach Steve Pilon will miss first-team All-Observer two sports (including volleyball), the challenge," said Worley, who is Laura Sims and Elizabeth Grace. said. "Thus, the girls will be trying to selection Erica Mazur (now at Albion Warner averaged 36.5 per nine also the Churchill boys varsity coach All-Division honoree Gabrielle lower their averages and win more College), but returns a quality player holes and 73.8 per 18 en route to a and head pro at the Chargers' home Sabatini returns for her senior year. matches than last year." in second-team All-Area pick Val third straight regional title and a course (Whispering Willows). -. "We should be a better team than Wayne Memorial has only two cur­ DiMilia, a hockey player who picked fifth-place finish in the state finals. Livonia Franklin also lost its top last year, but it may not show up in rently practicing - both four-year up the game of golf just two years Warner also set the women's course golfer to graduation - first-teamAll - wins and losses this season," said players in second-team All-Observer ago. record with a blistering 67 in the Observer pick Paige Scarpace, who fourth-year coach Jason Delo, whose pick Berlynn Beaver and Taylor "Erica Mazur will be truly missed, Western Lakes Activities Association was medalist in eight of her 11 WLAA team enters the formidable KLAA's Tuttle. as she was our leader on-and-offthe tournament last May. matches and just missed going to the Central Division which includes Dermis Chall, now in his third stint course," Nagy said. "But these are a But not all is lost for Churchill, state finals with an eighth-place at third-place state team finisher as the Zebras' coach and his 29th good bunch of girls who have worked which placed 12th in the 2007 team the regional. Northville along with Novi, Salem overall, has tried to beef up early hard all summer, playing in tourna­ state finals and finished11- 0 in the But coach Brian McCalister is and the two South Lyon schools. attendance. ments and developing all aspects of WLAA. optimistic that his team can improve "Our new conference and division is "We have three players right now their game. I look for them to lead us The Chargers, under new coach upon last year's 7-5 dual-match extremely difficult and will be a chal­ and the maximum you need is four during what is our rebuilding year."

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LIVONIA CHURCHILL of our leading seniors Tuttle, Sr. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Saturday, Aug. 23 *t •• Head coach: Paul Worley, first season. ..J«. have lots of experience Promising newcomers: To be determined. Saturday, Aug. 23 Stevenson at Monroe Quad Meet, 9 a.m. League affiliation: Kensington Lakes «, playing in matches. Their Chall's 2008 outlook: "Both Berlynn Beaver and .Activities Association (South Division). dedication to improving Taylor Tuttle have been with us for four years South Lyon Invitational, 8 a.m. GIRLS GOLF Home course: Whispering Willows. their game by playing all and they'll do just fine. The biggest challenge is Battle Creek Tournament, 8 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 21 last year's overall dual match record: 11-0 summer long, attending to give them support if we can. I'm confident we W. Bloomfield Tournament, 8:30 a.m. Seaholm Tourney at Hudson Mills, 8 a.m. •overall. camps and tournaments can field a team, but right now we don't have trie Carleton Airport Tournament, 9 a.m. N. Farmington Inv, at Glen Oaks, 8 a.m. •Titles won last year: Western Lakes Activities should provide us the participation at the present time. I'm optimistic ;Association co-champions; WLAA-Lakes A edge we will need to win. we'll have a nice se'ason and we have the PREP BOYS SOCCER Chelsea invitational, 8:30 a.m. •Division champs. ) A couple of newcomers potential to grow. If we can get them out, we'll Thursday, Aug. 21 WOMEN'S COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL Notable losses to graduation: Shannon to the team this year, show them how wonderful the game is." Franklin at Stevenson, 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22 coupled with some Warner (first-team All-Area), Amanda Dobos LIVONIA LADYWOOD John Glenn at W.L. Western, 7 p.m. (at Delta Community College) •(first-team All-Area); Danielle Lesniak (second- Lexi McFarlane Val DiMilia Berlynn Beaver excellent improvement Head coach: Kelliane Nagy, ninth season. in a pair of sophomores Wayne at Waterford Mott, 7 p.m. Schoolcraft vs. Alpena CC, 6 p.m. team All-Area); Katie Worley. Churchill Ladywood Wayne Memorial League affiliation: Catholic League (Central Leading returnees: Lexi McFarlane, Sr. (first-' should lead to an Division). Friday, Aug. 22 Schoolcraft vs. DeIta.CC, 8 p.m. •team All-Area); Jessica Burdette, Sr.; Sarah Kayla Buchanczenko, Fr.; Mackenzie Meyers, Fr.; improved and fun season." Home course: St. John's. Ypsilanti at Clarenceviile, 5 p.m. (U-M-Dearborn Early Bird Classic) tinder, Sr.; Samantha Proben, Sr.; Stephanie Alexis Smith, Fr,; Haley Szpara, Fr. WESTLAND JOHN GLENN Last year's overall dual match record: 1-7. McCalister's 2008 outlook: "Patrick, (Huron Valley Lutheran Tourney) Madonna vs. Marian (Ind.), 1:30 p.m. •Panaretosjr. Head coach: Steve Pilon, sixth season. Notable losses to graduation: Erica Mazur Polakowski, McAtee, Nesbitt and Beahon have Taylor Baptist at Luth. Westland, 4:30 p.m. Madonna vs. Robert Morris {III.), 6:30 p.m. 'Promising newcomers: Alex Harakas, Jr.; League affiliation: KLAA (South Division). (first-team All-Area). really improved their games and I know they will IShelby Longworth, Jr.; Jordyn Shepler, Fr. St. Joe Mich, Luth, at Huron Valley, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 offset the loss of Scarpace. However, our depth Home course: The Woodlands (Van Buren). Leading returnees: Val DiMilia Jr. (second- Worley's 2008 outlook: "With the core of Saturday, Aug. 23 (U-M-Dearborn Early Bird Classic) guarantees there will be a battle for spots in the Last year's overall dual match record: 4-7. team All-Area); Marissa Briden, Sr.; Katelyn 'returnees, along with the newcomers, the varsity matches because of the underclassmen Notable losses to graduation: Jamie Young, Papier, Sr.; Amanda Molin, Sr.; Marissa Ley, Jr.; Huron Valley Tournament, 11 a.m. Madonna vs. Point Park (Pa.), 9 a.m. learly reviews look promising. The team needs who have improved, especially Keeier and Dakota Howell. Taylor Romano, Soph. •to get a few rounds in, so they can have BOYS & GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY MU vs. Mt. Vernon Nazarene (Ohio), 1 p.m. DeGuise, and a couple of talented freshmen who Leading returnees: Heidi Irvine, Jr. (second- Promising newcomers: Lindsay Apple, Fr.; ;something to build on. They are working hard Saturday, Aug. 23 (at Delta Community College) will see some time also. As we set our season team All-Area); Courtney McKinney, Sr.; Kristina Briden, Fr.; Erin Reece, Fr. !on their short game and working on making goals, this Patriot team believes they can Danielle Sulewski, Sr.; Samantha Baker, Jr.; Nagy's 2008 outlook: "I am very pleased South Lyon Inv. at Island Lake, 9:30 a.m. Schoolcraft vs. Alpena CC, noon. •betterctecision on the course, which i hope will challenge for the KLAA South Division title." Justine Woodard, Jr. • with what I have seen thus far, We look to be a GIRLS SWIMMING Schoolcraft vs. Delta CC, 2 p.m. 'pay dividends as the season progresses." contender for the Catholic League title. The young Promising newcomers: Michelle Bishop, Fr.; Saturday, Aug. 23 MEN'S COLLEGE SOCCER LIVONIA FRANKLIN LIVONIA STEVENSON Chelsea Norwicki, Soph.; Arius Dobson, Fr. ladies have a lot of heart and determination, and 'Head coach: Brian McCalister, third season. Head coach: Jason Delo, fourth season. Pilon's 2008 outlook: "The girls have been that goes a long way in winning matches and John Glenn at Howell Invitational, 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 League affiliation: KLAA (South Division). League affiliation: KLAA (Central Division). working hard in an effort to get ready for the tournaments. I think we'll be in the middle of the BOYS TENNIS Schoolcraft at Cincinnati State, 3 p.m. Home course: Fox Creek. pack in most tournaments, and you never know, •Home course: idyl Wyld. upcoming season. Everyone who plays golf strives Thursday, Aug. 21 WOMEN'S COLLEGE SOCCER Last year's overall dual match record: 7-5. Last year's overall dual match record: 5-6. we may win one." to lower their best round score and the Glenn girls Stevenson at Churchill, 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22 Notable losses to graduation: Paige Notable losses to graduation: Laura Sims, Elizabeth Grace. have that on their list of goals for the season." ______•Scarpace (first-team All-Area); Heather Bacon. WAYNE MEMORIAL Friday, Aug. 22 Madonna at Trinity International (lit.), 4 p.m. leading returnees: Georgia Patrick, Jr.; Leading returnees: Natalie Cicchelli, Sr.; Co-coaches: Dennis Chall (fourth season: third John Glenn at South Lyon East, 4 p.m.. Saturday, Aug. 23 Natalie Polakowski, Sr.; Samantha McAtee, Sr.: Shelby Plichota, Sr.; Gaorieile Sabatini, Sr. stint); Kathy StelleVna (second season). Madonna at Illinois Tech, 1p.m. •Samantha Nesbitt, Sr.; Lauren Beahon, Soph.; Promising newcomers: Brynn Cavanaugh, League affiliation: KLAA (South Division). 'Heather DeGuise, Jr.; Rebecca Keeier, Jr.; Soph.; Chelsea Phillips, Soph.; Kathleen Home course: The Woodlands (Van Buren). HURON VALLEY INVITATIONAL Karczewski, Fr.; Alexis Soave, Fr. !Courtney Tithof, Sr.; Jennifer Bellinger, Jr. Last year's overall dual match record: MO. GIRLS GOLF RESULTS Delo's 2008 outlook: "We will have strong, •Promising newcomers: Hariah Barcus, Soph.; Notable losses to graduation: None. Aug. 18 at Prestwlch Village GX. veteran players to lead our team as all three TEAM STANDINGS: 1. White Lake Lakeland, BOYS TENNIS RESULTS Zoe Riopelle, Soph.; Jamie Buchanczenko, Fr.; Leading returnees: Berlynn Beaver, Sr.; Taylor 365 strokes; 2. Milford (A), 388; 3. Novi, 409; 4. Dearborn, 418; 5. Hartland, 423; 6. (tie) Pinckney SOUTH LYON EAST 6 (SLE) def. Hui Li-Dan Wilson, 6-7 (2-7), 6-3,6-3; and Walled Lake Northern, 424 each; 8. Howell, WAYNE MEMORIAL 2 No. 2: Ryan Dennison-Robert Romeo (SLE) def. 427; 9. South Lyon, 436; 10. Livonia Churchill, Aug. 18 at South Lyon East Michael Gabriel-Zach Lankto, 2-6,6-2,6-2; No. 438; II. Miiford (B), 454; 12. Milford {Q, 516:53. No. 1 singles: Kevin Renehan (SLE) defeated 3: Stephen Gush-Josh Estepp (WM) def. David South Lyon (B), 541; 14. South Lyon (0,596. David McCown, 6-1,6-0; No. 2: Chris Kyanka Churchill scorers: Lexi McFarlane, 97; Jessica Dennison-Bobby Brothers, 7-6,4-6,7-5: No. 4: (SLE) del. Jesse English, 6-0,6-0; No. 3: Tudoi Burdett, 108; Stephanie Panaretos, 116; Sarah Jared Siawski-Mash Saravanon (SLE) def, Justin Bahmata (SLE) def. Kevin Sample, 6-1,6-0; No. Linder, 117; Shelby Longworth, 126; Jordyn Iller-Jacob Bean, 6-1,6-0. 4: Brandon Harnos (WM) won by default. Shepler, 129. Dual match records: South Lyon East, 1-0 No. 1 doubles: Matt Stanulet-Evan Bisehoff overall; Wayne, 0-1 overall.

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BY TIM SMITH me ideas on what we need." the net." ail fashion 1-1 results OBSERVER STAFF WRITER WOMEN'S SOCCER He recruited players with The Lady Ocelots will have the combination of skill and versatility on the roster, with The boys soccer season BOYS SOCCER Deepak Shivraman's first described the latter as "a speed "incredible work ethic," nota­ players such as sophomores officially kicked off Monday season as head coach of merchant that scored tons of bly Gutowski. Katelyn Gilbert and Kayliegh with new Wayne Memorial coach. Schoolcraft College's women's goals but also set up others" "Steph is highly skilled and Maurer. Both can play anywhere coach Ashley Cooley still Khalid Sulieman's goalearly soccer team was one to be and said Harrington will be her work ethic is very blue col­ on the field, the coach empha­ getting acquainted with her in the second half from Nelson proud of, as the Lady Ocelots the spark plug up front. lar and will add a lot to our sized. players. Kenne staked the Rockets to a 1- finished 13-5 overall - cap­ According to Shivraman, team," he said. Sophomore defender Emily Cooley had only been on 0 lead before the Corsairs tied it turing the NJCAA Division I sophomore defender Several other first-yearplay ­ Navas, an alum of North the job a week after being late in the game. Zach Redden was in goal for regional and district titles in named varsity coach a the host L'Esperance "will bring stabil­ ers also bring that willingness to Farmington, could be an X- the Rockets, who outshot Mott the process. ity and skill in the back with get their elbows and knees dirty, factor. She is returning from a Zebras fought to a 1-1 draw With many strong return­ her work ethic. She will do noted Shivraman in a prospec­ serious knee injury but could against South Lyon East in a "$?£VEH$0NUAUNEl:inthe ees as well as impressive her best to fill the void left by tus of his squad. "strengthen our defense with Kensington Lakes Activities season opener Tuesday, Livonia freshman midfielder and (the graduation of) Margaret Those include two recruits her experience and toughness." Association crossover. Stevenson (0-0-1) and the hqst Livonia Stevenson alum Mayer." from Walled Lake Western, Meanwhile, vying for play­ Both teams are 0-0-1 on Hornets (0-0-1) also wound up Stephanie Gutowski, Year 2 of Another player with much defenders Lindsey Lowe and ing time will be sophomore the young season. in a deadlock. Shivraman's regime could.be expected of her is sopho­ Stacey Muktar and North midfielder Meghan Horgan Cooley, who replaces Nate Sergison's first-half goal just as successful if not more more midfielder Aly King Farmington's Dena Sana, a (Stevenson/Siena Heights), Evan Baker, is a 2001 from Brian Klemczak gave the Spartans a 1-0 lead, but Saline's so. who brings the combination graduate of Novi High (Stevenson). King rejected sev­ midfielder. Kyle Mattson tied it early in the Although 2007's inspi­ eral offers to play for Dl and Also on board and ready to of speed and quickness to School who played two sea­ second half. rational leader and solid D2 programs to come back to work are freshman midfielders Schoolcraft. sons at Eastern Michigan Stevenson split its two goal­ defender Margaret Mayer has the Lady Ocelots. Kristin DeClercq, Tara Pietila Freshmen midfielders University. She was most keepers - Conner Burton (first moved on from Schoolcraft "Aly is highly skilled and (Brighton) and defender Katie Shull (Salem), Brittany recently the girls varsity half) and Justin Collins (second (she returned last year at brings so much maturity and Jessica Lusardi. Pickett, Andrea Polite coach at Boca Raton (Fla.) half). age 30), tri-captains Clare passion to our team," the If there is a question mark, (Oakland Christian), Nicole Olympic Heights High "Saline is always an aggres­ Baptist (Plymouth), Samantha coach said. it could be in goal. Schoolcraft Trivax (Walled Lake Western) School and also served a sive and competitive group, they Harrington and Sally That nucleus of players isn't has two freshmen who could and freshman defenders stint as the Birmingham came ready to play," Stevenson L'Esperance will. the only reason Shivraman share the job. Maggie Harris (Pinckney) and Marian JV coach. coach Lars Richters said. "We had our share of.fscoring chanc­ And that has Shivraman feels good about the upcoming Salem alum Kristin Jacqueline Patterson (Oxford) Cooley singled out the es), but we played too direct and more than thrilled. season. He has had a year to Dondzila could havethe edge round out the roster. play of goalkeeper Corey were somewhat out of sync. And "We have three captains who survey the landscape. over Ashley Chandler. Shull, a member of the Taylor, who made 15 saves, given that fact, it was probably a are leaders by example," he "I feel we have a strong "Kristin is a technically State-Cup Championship but had his shutout bid was fair result." said. team, we are quicker and tech­ sound goalkeeper," Shivraman Livonia United club team, "is spoiled when East scored CRESTWOOD 3, FRANKLIN 1: Adam Baptist and Harrington are nically stronger," Shivraman said. "Her no-fear attitude will a savvy, highly skilled player with only two minutes Achkar scored a pair of goals forwards who will be counted explained. "I think having the only help our defense. She is who will help us greatly,"' remaining. and Armin Harba added another on to fill the net. The coach firstfirst year under my belt gave very poised and composed in Shivraman said. "He had a phenomenal - all coming in the second half - game," Cooley said of the as Dearborn Heights Crestwood (1-0) earned the non-league senior. win Tuesday over host Livonia Doug Malcolm tal­ Franklin (0-1). 'Friendly' soccer match hopes to gain Guinness record lied Wayne's only goal It was scoreless at halftime, and senior stopper Zack but the Patriots gave up three BY DAN STSTfCKRADf CKRAOTT mia, along with other severe played a match that lasted 333 players for each team, the cacapp ­ Girouard also stood out. unanswered goals before OSE STAFF WRITER health issues — all while hours and have sent in the offioffi-­ tains and coaches will decide if "Right now we have 24 Sean Clark scored with 1:40 trying to establish a new cial documentation to be the they will go 7v7 on up to llvll. players, so we need to sort to go off an assist from Travis A group of soccer enthusi­ Guinness world record for new record holder. That group The game will begin at 8 things out and we're in the Matthey to spoil Crestwood asts are going to try to rede­ the longest continuous soccer raised more than $26,000 for a.m. on Saturday (Aug. 23) process of making a JV goalkeeper Mo Hotait's shut­ out bid. fine the sport's term "friendly." match ever played. the Alberta Cancer Foundation. and hopefully will continue team,", said Cooley, who is "We had many opportunities, assisted by Dave Daigneau. Two rival members of the "We're going to go for it," The Royals-Bullets have to around 8 p.m. (Aug. 23). but Hotait did an outstanding men's soccer M.U.S.L., the UK said Simon Miners of St. Clair set on topping even that by a Players will be allowed to play J0HNfiLENN1,MOTT1:inaKLAA job," said Franklin coach Vic Royals and Livonia Bullets, shores, the event organizer. couple of hours. in long shifts." crossover Tuesday, host Westland Rodopoulos, whose team outshot which are made up of players "The main objective is to raise "We didn't even know about "We'll make that decision John Glenn (0^0-1) settled for the Chargers, 12-7. from around the Detroit met­ money. It started out as just the Alberta game until after before we start. We're not sure a draw against Waterford Mott (0 - 0-1) as Jimmy Mortada made Meanwhile, Brad Mangune ropolitan area, are going to a soccer game for cancer and we set this up," said Miners. on how many players we'll his debut as the Rockets' varsity was in goal for the Patriots. host a fund-raiser this week­ leukemia research. But we're "We're still going to shoot for have," added Miners. "We had end at Oakland Yard Athletics' definitely going to try to set 36 hours." a lot of guys singed up, but I've outdoor turf field in Waterford the record. We're shooting for That's a lot of soccer — and had some calls about a couple Aug. 23-24. 36 hours." with strict guidelines. of guys having to drop out. The event will help raise The old record was just The two sides can dress no There is a seven-player mini­ ' s- money for the University of 32 hours, 50 minutes, set in more than 18 players per side mum and maximum. 1 origi­ ( . Michigan-based C.S. Molt Australia back in February, but and must have at least seven nally planned for 100 people ' " i _ . _ . " -"' 1 •' '•* Children's Hospital to help a pair of teams from Sherwood players active on the field at all to come out and play, but that's kids with cancer and leuke­ Park, Alberta, Canada, recently times. Based on the number of not what the rules allow.

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TE-DE (6-3,180); Garrett Wilson, Sr. SE-CB (5-7,133); Ryan Rakovalis, Sr. TE-DE men and eight sophomores. "He's our best blocker and hitter, (6-0,180). OSB^U STARTING AT Our Best Pad "We'll be starting from we'll funnel things to him." Coach's quote: "We had 15 seniors last year, and we don't have 15 I1PERGO WILMS!' $ if If scratch in a lot of areas," Guse" Also returning as a starters seniors this year. We'll work with the sophomores to fill in the spots and FF Labor said. "This is going to be a are senior fullback-defensive JL SQ.FT. ] Cannot be combined with arty other offers. Expires 9-15-08 we'll have a couple of freshmen who can play that have good size." MOHAWK teachable year. We plan to play end Stephen Kemp (5-10,152) Schedule (ail 1 p.m. unless noted): Aug. 28 (at Dearborn Heights ^GUARANTEED all eight sophomores. I hate to and junior running back- Annapolis, 4:30 p.rru); Sept. 6 (at Harper Woods); Sept. 12 (at Hamtramck, LOWEST have JV and freshman players strong safety Ethan Halier. 7 p.m.); Sept. 20{at Macomb Lutheran North);Sept.27{at BioomfieldHiils v PRICE Mon, Wed, Fri 9-8; Tues & Thurs 9-6, Sat 9-5 sit, but we have to field a varsi­ '"Kemp has great hands and can Cranbrook); Oct. 3 (Livonia Clarenceville, 7:30 p.m.); Oct. 10 (at Rochester South Lyon Rochester Hills ty team first. What's killing us run between the tackles," Guse" Hills Lutheran Northwest, 7 p.m.); Oct. 17 (Detroit University Prep); Oct.25 21946 Pontiac frail 1013 JohnR right now is that we only have said. "Ethan had over 400 yards (Detroit Urban Lutheran, 2 p.m.). (south of Nine M!!e Rd. {corner of John R & Avon) tour seniors. But if we keen the fn^hinffunsrl toruTorus the. lasl three 248-050-5198 others out we'll be OK The 1'JIV.L )]lft>!> KJH'III])!. VC •.(!! .six\:aibe\. u~ minis io fit him better, i le gets to the hole "Instead of looking at the they won't be able to recognize quick and catches the ball." record, we have to get better some things that we're looking: The Warriors' schedule will each day and every game," for. I think with our starting be daunting with two Class B, said Guse", who is 21-33 in line we'll be OK - we have six Class C and only one Class six years. "We're going to be some size, but I still have no D squad on their schedule. behind in the playbook and idea what our line is like."

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To submit an item for the religion Mom's retreat 7000 N.Sheldon, south of Warren,' calendar, fax it to (734) 591-7279 or St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Canton (enter through south double write: Religion Calendar, Observer Livonia invites all Catholic Moms doors next to play area) For infor­ Newspapers, 36251 Schoolcraft, in the area to take personal time, mation, call (313) 402-6900 or (313) Livonia, Ml 48150. Deadline for an for prayer and relaxation coupled 806-PRAY, send e-mail to beacon- announcement to appear in the with adult discussion of topics rel­ [email protected]. Thursday edition is noon Monday. evant to daily faith life 8:30-10:45 UPCOMING ; ' ^ a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27. Children's Ministry offered while moms enjoy Bethany Suburban West Rummage safe Mass, continental breakfast and dis­ Deadline is Sept. 1 for head count Garden City Presbyterian Church will cussion. Cost is $8 per session, $2 per for Detroit Princess Riverboat cruise hold a rummage sale 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. child for Children's Ministry care. Call featuring Air Margaritaville 7-9:30 Thursday-Friday, Aug. 21-22, and 9 (734) 26M455, Ext. 200 or visit www. p.m. Friday, Sept 12. Cost is $54.50 . a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at the livoniastmichael.org. and includes cruise, meal, tax and church, 1841 Middlebelt. Lunch will be Bethany together dance gratuity. For details or reservations, V3ft3 available each day. For more informa­ 8 p.m, to midnight Saturday, Aug. call Kathy M. (734) 513-9479. Bethany tion, call (734) 421-7620. 30, at Don Hubert V.F.W. Hall 27345 is a Catholic organization under the Summer music ministry Schoolcraft (this is the 1-96 service auspices of the Archdiocese of the Family Choir, all ages invited to drive east of Inkster Rd., Redford. Detroit Office for Family Ministry sing at 9 a.m. rehearsal and then Limited to the first 450 paid admis­ and provides spiritual, social and ''1 morning service Aug. 24, and Sept. sions. Please wear proper attire. educational assistance through peer- ..¾ 7. Hymn sings Sept. 7, at St. James Admission $12. For details, call to-peer ministry to the divorced and Presbyterian Church, 25350 W. Six Loretta at (586) 264-0284. Bethany separated of all Christian faiths. Mile, Redford. Call (313) 534-7730. All is a Catholic organization under the Exploring the Catholic faith CHARLES FRANKLIN In Loving Memory KENNETH E HILL are welcome. auspices of the Archdiocese of the Starts 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, ZEIGLER 8/28/29 - 8/22-03 1-23-1925 to 08-09-2008 Bethany Suburban West Detroit and provides spiritual, social in Bixman Hall (church building) at Age 93, passed away Sunday, NORMA McQUEEN 83 years old. Beloved and cherished Free concert featuring Air and educational assistance through St. Aidan Catholic Church, 17500 August 17, 2008 in Penny- Father. Husband to Agnes D. Hill. Five years have passed since we lost peer-to-peer ministry to divorced and Farmington Rd., Livonia. Call (734) Farms, Florida. Charles was Born in Coventry England, Mr Hill Margaritaville 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. you. Even' though we still grieve, 24, during Lincoln Park Days, 3525 separated of all Christian faiths. 425-5950. born in Beaver Falls, PA on there is always a sense that you are was awarded the Key to the City of November 6, 1914 the son of Frank F. with us. When you lose someone you Coventy by her Majesty Queen of Dix Rd., Lincoln Park Ml 48146. Bring a Health program Charity basketball game Zeigier, and the former Clara E. Wah!. love so very much, their memory England. He was father to Janine Hill- comfortable chair, your favorite drink U-Count Empowered to Get Health The Council of Orthodox Christian He was married in 1940 to Norah becomes a treasure that you hold deep Zubaidi (Abraham), Kenneth J. Hill Patricia Ead, who after 52 years of (Diane), Karl E. Hill (Michelle), eight and a laid back mood. Call Kathy M. Family Edition is an eight-week, life- Churches of Metropolitan Detroit in your heart. So we will think of for details, (734) 513-9479. changing program that promotes (COCC) and Wright S Filippis spon­ marriage passed away May 16, 1992. you as living, in the hearts of those beautiful grandchildren, Alexandra He was a graduate of Carnegie you touched. Nothing loved is ever Husseini, Michael Husseini, Chloe, Picnic complete*health and family develop­ sor a chanty basketball game 6:30 Institute of Technology with a BS in lost, and you were loved so much. Daphne Hill Sidney, Mikayla, Erica, All-church and neighborhood picnic ment. Biblically-based classes, work­ p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, at Franklin Electrical Engineering. Additionally Kytie Hill. Brother to Ron, Betty, Our memories of you will never die. follows festival worship and com­ shops, exercise training. Breakout High School, 31000 Joy, Livonia, for he attended both MIT, and Harvard Your loving family and friends Joyce. Predeceased by Vera, Derek & University. Charles entered the US Bryan. Kenneth Was an Aeronautical munion 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, on the sessions for adults, youth (12-18), the benefit of Children's Hospital of Array in 1941 and was a commis­ Engineer and developed the fuel cells lawn at Newburg United Methodist and kids (5-11). Informational meet­ Michigan. Teams are the AmpuTeam sioned officer in the Army Signal JEAN C. (Smookler) for NASA for the first rocket to the Church, 36500 Ann Arbor Trail, ing noon Saturday, Aug. 30, in R-201, Spartans sponsored by Wright S Corps. He was assigned to the 7th FREITAG MD moon. Ken started his career in Livonia. Meet new people and visit at Detroit World Outreach Christian Filippis and the Saints sponsored by Infantry Division under Major General Plymouth, ML Born on October 17, Canada and his work took him all over Joseph Stillwell. He was honored and 1956 in Lansing, passed away on the country, designing aircraft such as with long-time friends, get informa­ Center, 23800 W. Chicago, Redford. the COCC. Ha Ifti me -activities' include promoted from Captain to Major and August 12, 2008 at the age of 51. Jean the 747, 727 and 707. Ken was a long­ tion on upcoming programs and how Opening Day 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. a 50/50 drawing and silent auction. served as 2nd in command of the 596 time resident of Livonia for 36 years. was a graduate of the University of to grow closer to Christ, food, music, Saturday, Sept. 13, in R-201, cost $75. Suggested donation is $10 aduits, $5 Signal Aircraft Warning Battalion, Michigan Medical School, but what Many friends and relatives here and in For information, call (313) 255-2222, seniors and children ages 11-18, chil­ which was the pioneer force to formu­ was most important to her was being England will miss him our dad! games, fellowship, moon walk, face- late the use of radar by the United a mother. She was preceded in death painting. RSVP by Sunday, Aug. 24 by Ext. 359, or [email protected]. dren 10 and under free. For tickets or States Army. Major Zeigler remained by her father, Dr. Bernard Smookler; calling (734) 422-0149. Yard sale information, contact Richard Shebib in the Philippines until all his troops mother, Judith Smookler and her sis­ Prayer service 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at at (734) 422-0278 or paschabooks@ returned to the United States after ter, Ruth Smookler. Surviving are: WWII. After WWII, Charles was son, Alex Freitag of Plymouth; The Metropolitan Detroit Chapter St. John's Lutheran Church in Redford. sbcglobal.net, or Brad Shebib at (248) employed by Philco Corp. in daughter, Laura Freitag of Plymouth; of the Brotherhood of St. Moses the Bring your own table for $10 or rent a 829-8327 or bshebib@wright-fi!ip- Philadelphia, PA for three years, and brother, Alan (Karrie) Smookler of Black will hold an akathist prayer church table for $15. Food and drinks pis.com. The Spartans are a team the W. M. Chace Company, Detroit, *Evanston, IL; sister, Betty (David) service honoring the saint7p.m. available. Call to reserve your space of amputees sponsored by Wright & MI for 35 years. He was active in Ham Simon of East Lansing; and her for­ radio for over 75 years, his call letters mer husband and good friend, Les Wednesday, Aug. 27, at St. Innocent or table no later than Aug. 31. Cash Filippis and coached by Brad Shebib, were W8GLV. Charles was active in Freitag of Plymouth. Graveside serv­ Orthodox Church, 23300 W. Chicago, Only. Call (313) 538-2660 or (313) 533- a physical therapist at the company numerous civic and social organiza­ ices were held on Friday, August 15, Redford. St. Moses the Black is the 1646. and a member of the Antiochian tions including, Kiwanis Club, Leland 2008 at Evergreen Cemetery in Orthodox Christian patron saint of Outdoor worship Orthodox Basilica of St. Mary, Livonia. United Methodist Church, American Lansing. Memorial contributions may Radio Relay League, Boy Scouts of be made to: Aplastic Anemia & MDS African-Americans. He was a 4th- 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 31, at Holy Trinity The Saints are volunteers from COCC America, and an associate member of International Foundation, Inc., P.O. century Ethiopian slave and gang Lutheran Church, 39020 Five Mile, member churches coached by Nisreen the Penney Memorial Church. He THEODORE R. STAGGERS Box 310, Churchton, MD 20733- leader who repented his sinful life and Livonia. A picnic will follow. Call (734) Fakhouri, a former member of Wayne moved to Penney Retirement 0310, website: AAMDS.org, in mem­ Of Birmingham passed away peaceful­ became a monastic In the Egyptian 464-0211. State University's women's basket­ Community in the fall of 1993 and on ory of Jean C. Freitag. ly on July 30, 2008. Jed was born May 29, 1994 married his high school February 10, 1921 to Harley and desert, known for his humility, wis­ Seekers of spiritual intelligence ball team. COCC church members classmate Charlotte Burns. Charles is PAUL P. PANOFF Mabel Stuart Staggers in Fairmont, dom and po.wer over demons. No Beacon Hill Christian Church interested in playing for the team survived by his wife, Charlotte, two West Virginia, the youngest child of may contact her at (313) 770-3733 or sons; Charles F. Zeigler Jr, of Irvine, Passed away August 16, 2008: L.J. eight. A state tennis champion by the charge, open to the public. There will (Disciples of Christ) pastors show CA; and Andrew J. Zeigler, of Griffin Funeral Home, Canton, MI age of 15, he married his high school be an informal discussion of the life how injustices in the Bible are played [email protected]. Chelsea, Ml; a sister, Inez Koontz, of griffinfuneralhome.com sweetheart, Bette Lee Clark of of St. Moses following the service. For out today and why God gave you a Kirby 5k run Mechanicsburg, PA; six grandchildren Grafton, W. Va., on January 14, 1944. information, call Sharon Gomulkaat passion for justice, during the 1 p.m. 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at Willow and seven great-grandchildren, He was They were married 63 years, until her RUTH K. OJANEN (248) 477-6411 or Robert Mitchell (313) Sunday worship service in August at preceded in death by his wife, Norah, death last year. Shortly after his mar­ Please see CALENDAR, 87' and his parents. Visitation will be held Age 79, Livonia, MI, passed away riage, Ted completed his military train­ 866-8630. St. Michael Lutheran Church Chapel, Saturday, Aug. 23 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 August 16, 2008. Thayer-Rock ing and was senl overseas. He attained p.m. at the Martinson Funeral Home of Funeral Home, Farmington. Ml the rank of 2nd Lieutenant, and later Suttons Bay. A funeral procession will Captain, of the Army Air Corps in then proceed from the funeral home to WWII. A daring P-51 fighter pilot, he Beechwood Cemetery for the 2 p.m. flew many bombing escort missions graveside service. Memorials may be over the English Channel with the directed to the Penney Retirement 339th Fighter group based in Community, Pavilion Expansion Fund, Fowlmere, England. On September PO Box 555, Penney Farms, FL, 11, 1944, Ted was shot down over <*< 32079. Please share thoughts and Germany and served out the balance of memories with Charles' family on the war in a POW camp. Upon the lib­ their online guestbook at: eration of the camp in May 1945, U.S. www.Iegacy.com/record-eagle/ Army personnel believed he had died Arrangements are with the from starvation, but Ted had other Martinson Funeral Home ideas in mind. Returning to his wife of Suttons Bay back home, Ted was transferred by the Army to Arizona, where he recuperat­ ed and spent the time teaching young EUGENE "GENE" officers the art of golf, a lifelong pas­ PAUL NEPH sion at which, together with his tennis, he truly excelled. After his discharge Of Livonia passed away on August in 1947, Ted earned his BA at Ohio 18th 2008 after a brief battle with bile State University and went to work for duct cancer. Mr. Neph was born on the General Electric Company, where September 9, 1929 in Detroit. He was he stayed his entire career until retire­ a life long resident of Michigan. After ment in 1983. He and Bette relocated i"i7/ be at attending the St. Rita High School in to Birmingham in 1951. Theyadopted Detroit, he attended the University of two children, Kimberly Ann and Detroit, receiving a Masters of Stephen Stuart. Together with an Business Administration degree. He amazing group of friends who stayed also served a brief time in the army. together over 50 years, Ted and Bette After working for Michigan Bell, Mr. enjoyed dancing, entertaining, golf Neph founded his own medical billing and travel for many happy years. Ted company. An auto restoration hobby­ JEANNETTE RITA was predeceased by his wife and son. ist, Mr. Neph is remembered for his SCHROETER He is survived by his daughter and passion for restoring classic Ford several grandchildren. A memorial Thunderbirds. He also loved opera Of Houston, Texas, formerly of Birmingham, Michigan and Sarasota, service to celebrate his outstanding life and ballet. He was interested in para­ BUYING :•*** and service will be held at 10:00 a.m., normal psychology, politics,and crim­ Florida died peacefully at age 91 in Houston, Texas on August 16, 2008. on Saturday, August 23, 2008 at The inal justice issues.- He was a 50+ yr. First Baptist Church of Birmingham, sum. Gold & ; member of St. Valentines Church, Mrs. Schroeter was born October 15, i-TA.5 1916 in Brooklyn, New York. She 300 WilHts, Birmingham, Michian. In serving as a eucharistic minister. He lieu of flowers, the family suggests was preceded in death by his wife, the graduated from St. Mary's Academy in any condition in Monroe, Michigan and Marygrove contributions be made to: AmeriCares, late Ann Brylowski. He is survived by 88 Hamilton Avenue, Stamford, CT * Gold Bracelets his wife, June "Cindy" Neph, daugh­ College in Detroit, Michigan. She married Richard Anthony Schroeter in 06902. Arrangements: A. J. Desmond e ters Julia Neph (Arthur Baker Jr.) and & Sons Funeral Home, 248-362-2500. Gold Necklaces Paula (James) Cleaver; son William 1942 at Holy Name Catholic Church in Birmingham, Michigan. Mr. Share memories at: * Wedding Bands Neph; granddaughters Sheila Plein obit.DesmondFuneralHome.com and Olivia Cleaver. He was proceeded Schroeter, a longtime executive at the in death by brothers Robert (Jane) and J. L. Hudson Company, predeceased " Mountings Ronald (Millie) Neph. He is survived her in 1971. Mrs. Schroeter was a - Rings by brother Gerald (Loretta) Neph and devoted wife and mother. That was sister Linda Lehto. A viewing is her primary focus. Nevertheless she scheduled for Wednesday, August 20 found time to contribute to her com­ OBITUARY^! from 3-9 pm at the Charles Step munity. She was a lifetime member of POLICY ' Unlock Hidden Treasures • cC™ Funeral home on Beech Daly Road in the Christ Child Society. She was a Redford. In state on Thursday, August member of the Oakland Hills Country The first five "billed" lines of an 21 from 12:30 pm, funeral mass at 1 Club in Birmingham, Michigan where obituary are published at no cost. I for Biq Cash ( FAST / • Gold Watches pm at St Valentine Catholic Church, she played golf. She also enjoyed All additional lines will be | on Beech Daly Road, Redford. Burial playing bridge and was an avid gar­ charged at $4 per line. You may } * Dental Gold at Great Lakes Cemetery. dener. She was never afraid to try new things, particularly later in life, place a picture of your loved one j including learning to ski in her fifties for an additional cost of only $6. I HIGHEST PRICE PAID IDA E. KOPICKO and traveling. Mrs. Schroeter is sur­ Symbolic emblems may be » vived by her seven children: Ann included at no cost (example: \ Age 83, Farmington Hills, MI, passed (Robert) Mangone of Larchmont, New American Flags, religious j away August 14, 2008. Thayer-Rock York, Jane of Lehigh Acres, Florida, symbols, etc.) Funeral Home, Farmington, MI Richard of Wayzata, Minnesota, Thomas ( Karen) of Houston, Texas, David of Granger, Indiana, Peter JACQUELINE B. TAYLOR , Deadlines: (Kathy) of Plymouth, Michigan and Friday 4:15 PM for Sunday Passed away at her home in Bronston, Susan (Robert) Merz of Houston, Wednesday 9:45 AM for Thursday Kentucky on August 15, 2008, at the Texas. Mrs. Schroeter is also survived age of 68. The family had resided in by sixteen grandchildren, two great­ Obituaries received after these deadlines Plymouth until 1994 when she retired grandchildren and two nephews. Her will be placed in Ste next available Issue. from the Plymouth-Canton School sister, Gloria Koch Applegate prede­ System as a Executive Secretary. She ceased her in 2006. A Funeral Mass is survived by her husband Joe and son wili be held at Holy Name Catholic e-mail your obit to Barry. Their daughter Stephanie Church, 630 Harmon Road, [email protected] passed away in ,1976. She is also sur­ Birmingham on Friday, August 22, at or fax to: vived by her father Herbert J. Mitchell, 10am. Friends may visit at church Attn: Obits c/o Charolette Wilson! brothers Herbert J. (Ana) Mitchell arid beginning at 9:30am. Visitation at 586-826-7318 j William K. (Rose Marie) Mitchell, Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. For more Information call: nieces Kelly, Christine and Jodi and Crooks Road (between 14-15 Mile Charolette Wilson nephew Eric, along with many cousins Rds.) Thursday, August 21, 4-9pm. 586-826-7082 and friends. Services were held at the Prayers Thursday 7pm. Interment in or Liz Keiser i Schrader-Howell Funeral Home of Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield. Plymouth on Wednesday with inter­ Memorials may be made in her name 586-977-7538 ment following at Lapham Cemetery. to National Alliance on Mental Illness, or toll free \ Contributions suggested to the 2107 Wilson Blvd., Ste 300, 800-579-7355 American Cancer Society. Share your Arlington, Virginia 22201. special thoughts and memories at: ask for Char or Liz 734-604-CASH schrader-howell.com .....QE0ag7fl123 J L Our pmfossioiiiils use I he latest hkih tech testinu equipniem www.hometownlife.com & Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, August 21,2008 <*) B7

Peace Lutheran Church, 37775 Palmer, Westland. Sacred music concert Household item, specialties like Avon, candles, Let the Heavens Rejoice: Sacred Hymns of the PAGE B6 tools, houseplants, books and crafts. Also a Carpathian Mountains, the seminary choir of Deacon to be ordained used clothing sale inside the church for $2 a the Blessed Theofdore Romzha Theological plastic grocery bag. All proceeds donated to Academy of Uzhorod, Ukraine sing selections Vicki Jens Page will be ordained Metro Park, Big Bend. For details go to' v.kirby- area organizations to help people in the com­ from liturgical services and religious hymns as a deacon of the Moravian church.com, munity. Cost to participate is $25 if you bring in Church Slavonic 7 p.m. Friday, Sept, 26, at Church, North America, at a Mom to Mom Sale your own table, $35 to use one of the church's Sacred Heart Byzantine Catholic Church, 29125 special service on Sunday, Sept. Features 75 moms selling their kids' clothes, 8-foot tables, For details, call (734) 722-1735 or Six Mile, Livonia. No charge, but free will offering 7, at Freedom Moravian Church toys, books/DVD's, baby equipment, etc., that (734) 722-4363. requested to support the seminary. Open to the in Appleton, Wis. Page began their families have outgrown 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bethany Suburban West public. Several audio and video recordings will her ministry at Grace Moravian Saturday, Sept. 6, at Connection Church, 3855 Monthly breakfast meeting 9:30 a.m. Saturday, be available. For information, call (734) 522-3166 Church in Westland in early i Sheldon, north of Michigan Ave., Canton. Admission Sept. 20, at Leon's 30149 Ford Rd. next to Tim or visit www.seminaryconcerttour.com. August. Si. Refreshments available. Strollers welcome. For Horton's, Garden City. All separated, divorced Mom-to-Mom sale The order of deacon, as stated information, visit mom2momlist.com. and singles welcome; for details call, Kathy M. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m, Saturday, Sept. 27, at Newburg in the Moravian Book of Order, J Bethany Suburban West (734) 513-9479. Bethany is a Catholic organiza­ United Methodist Church, 36500 Ann Arbor Trail, admits an individual to the first Monthly dance 8 p.m. until midnight Saturday, tion under the auspices of the Archdiocese of Livonia. Call (734) 422-0149. order of Ministry within the Sept. 6, at St. Robert Beliarmine, 27101W. the Detroit and provides spiritual, social and Safety/health fair Moravian denomination. As a dea­ •• -J ' •• :; Chicago at Inkster Rd., Redford. No dance lesson educational assistance through peer-to-peer 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, physical con, an individual has authority to this month. Cost $10, refreshments included. ministry to the divorced and separated of all fitness competitions for kids, bicycle safety, serve in the pastoral office and to Doors open a 7:30 p.m. Call Diane K. for informa­ Christian faiths. health screenings for adults, parent information administer the Sacraments. *3?.' •' -• J/-*-, tion, (734) 261-5716. Bethany is a Catholic orga­ Celebration on child safety and health, free car seat inspec­ Page, originally from Appleton, =>- - *-•! nization under the auspices of the Archdiocese This year, Israel celebrates a significant mile­ tions by Canton police officers, child safety is a graduate of the University of Vicki Jens Page will be ordained as of the Detroit and provides spiritual, social stone that provides a great opportunity to identification, at All Saints Catholic School park­ Wisconsin, River Falls. a deacon of Moravian Church, North and educational assistance through peer-to- celebrate the achievements and history of the ing lot and gym, 48735 Warren, between Beck She was awarded her certifi­ America on Sept. 7, in Wisconsin. Page peer ministry to divorced and separated of all Jewish State. In honor of this momentous occa­ and Ridge, Canton. For more information, call cate in May 2008 from Moravian began her ministry at Grace Moravian Christian faiths. sion, The Russian Chapter of American Friends (734)459-2490. Theological Seminary, Bethlehem, Church in Westland in early August. Dorje Chang is living in America of Magen David Adorn (Israel's equivalent to Bethany hay ride Penn. after receiving her Master's Presentation focusing on reincarnation of the the Red Cross) will host a celebration 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, for Bethany Suburban West and of Divinity at United Theological sionary emphasis and its rich musi­ highest leader of Buddhism, HH Dorje Chang Sunday, Sept. 21, at Adat Shalom, Farmington Bethany South in South Rockwood. Cost is $20, Seminary in Brighton, Minn, in cal heritage. The Moravian Church Buddha III, 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, at 960 E. Hills. The evening includes Russian-Jewish deli­ includes hay ride, hot dogs with all the fixings plus 2006. in America is comprised of the Jefferson, Detroit. For information, visit www. cacies, entertainment by Ben Opengeim, door beverages and a DJ. They have an indoor facility She was a student pastor at West Northern and Southern Provinces. zhaxizhuoma.net/. Respected Zhaxi Zhuoma, a prizes and auction. Tickets $90, with proceeds' for dining and dancing. Call Kathy M. at (734) 513- Side Moravian Church in Green The Northern Province has close disciple of HH Dorje Chang Buddha III wiil benefiting ARMDI. Friends and families of all 9479 or Judy at (313) 389-4730 for tickets. Bay, Wis. and served at East Side about 28,000 members in 96 con­ lead the congregation in Detroit. faiths and backgrounds welcome, but space is Spirit of Manresa Moravian Church (also in Green gregations in 13 states in the U.S. Music at St. John's limited. For details, visit www.lifetosave.org. Dinner and auction begins with 5:30 p.m. Bay) during her time at seminary. and two Canadian provinces. The Opens the 2008-2009 concert series with a Organ recital Mass Saturday, Sept 27, at The Marriott at Moravians first came to North Southern Province includes nearly performance by Scott Woolweaver, an interna­ Robert Bates, associate professor of organ at Centerpoint, 3600 Centerpoint Parkway, Pontiac. America in 1735. The 551-year-old 20,000 members in 57 congrega­ tionally renowned violist, at St. John's Episcopal University of Houston, performs 2 p.m. Sunday, Cost $150, $250 patron, includes dinner, silent Moravian Church is one of the old­ tions, which are located primarily Church, 574 S. Sheldon, Plymouth. No charge Sept. 22, at Metropolitan United Methodist and live auctions, dancing. Call (248) 644-4933, est Protestant denominations dat­ in the southeastern United States. and open to the public. For more information, Church, 8000 Woodward, north of Grand Blvd., Ext. 34 or visit www.manresa-sj.org. Manresa ing back to 1457 in Europe. The worldwide Moravian Church call (734) 453-0190. Detroit. $10 per person at the door or call (313) Jesuit Retreat House is a place of quiet peace With a strong tradition in consists of 19 provinces with nearly Tent sale 875-7407. Reception follows concert. Free super­ and prayer that seeks to help people grow in ecumenical work, the Moravian 789,000 members, half of which Begoms at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at Prince of vised parking adjacent to church. their spiritual life, Church is best known for its mis- live in Africa. Your vitation to

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33640 Michigan Ave. • Wayne, Mi Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church 20300 Middlebelt Rd. - Livonia (Between Wayne Rd. & Merriman Rd.) fild^rsgatisSL 2btocks (734)728-2180 aniigd MgUodisl^l South of 14175 Farmington Road, Livonia Just north of I-96 Virgil Humes, Pastor Pastor Beth Librande 10000 Beech Daly ' Plymouth Worship Service 9:30 AM '313-937^3170 734-522-6830 Saturday Evening Worship 6:00 p.m Sunday School 11:00 AM 9:30 - Trad. Worship & Sun. Sch. Sunday Worship 7:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. • Sunday School 9:30 a.m. 11:00 - Contemp, Family WorsNp Sunday Worship Sunday/Bible Class Wednesday Praise Ser,iK6:00 p.m.'Wednesday Children, Youth and Adult Bible Study 7:00-8:30 p.m. Nursery Provided www, redfordaieiersqate.orfl 8:30 & 11:00 am - Traditional 9:45 am Early Childhood Center Staffed Nursery Available Phone 734-513-8413 "More than-Sunday Services"; i\ WCIIK w Making disciples who share the love of Jesus Christ ( YIHOLK Summer Worship Service Pastors: Robert F Bayer and Anthony M. Creeden COUVAT 10:00 a.m. thru August 31st 1 Dynamic Youth and Children's Programs "Open Hearts, Minds & Doors" • Excellent Music Ministries * Small Qroups For Every Age 36500 Ann Arbor Trail ST. ANNE'S ROMAN 1 GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH HOSANNA-TABOR CATHOLIC CHURCH FAITH COVENAm • Outreach Opportunities between Wayne & Newburgh Rds. CHURCH Pastor: • LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL Immemorial Latin Mass Dr. John Grenfeil III 734-422-0149 25630 GRAND RIVER at BEECH DA.Y Approved by Pope St. Pius V in 1570 14 Mile Road and Drake, Farmington Hills Associate Pastor: Rev. David Wichert 313-532-2266 REDFORD TOP 9600 Levarne • So. Redford • 313-937-242-1 St. Anne's Academy • Grades K-8 Worship Service Pastor - Reverend Paul Undlin (248) 661-9191 First United Methodist Church Worship Service 23310 Joy Road • Redford, Michigan Sunday Worship and Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. 5 Blocks E. of TMepaph • (313) 534-2121 \ of Plymouth; 9:15 & 11:00 A.M. r 1 Sunday Schooi Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. Mass Schedule! and Children's Church 45201 North Territorial Road Sunday School First Fri. 7:00 p.m. . (West of Sheldon-Road) 10:00 a.m. Education Hour 10&5 a.m. 9:15 a.m. Contemporary 9:15 411:00 A.M. Christian School First Sat. Ili00a.ni. Rev. Marsha M. Woolley Sun. Masses 7:30 & 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Traditional (734)453-5280 Pre-Kindergarten-8th Grade www.pfurnc.org Visit our website: www.newburgumc.org For more information call Confessions Heard Prior to Each Mass Child Care provided for all services The Rev. Timothy P. Halboth, Senior Pastor Mother of Perpetual Help Devotiong The Rev, Dr. Victor F. Halboth, Assistant Pastor Tuesdays at 7:00 P.M. Youth Groups • Adult Small Groups

St Genevieve Roman Catholic Church M-\r.MH-l>\> rWNCElK \L Kiscii Chiisl I ulhi'i.in St. Genevieve School - PreK-8 MAIAIIM I'R-MJUEKIW David W. Martin, Pastor I)FM)\|I\\1KA\I -6250 Ann Arbor Road • Flymout 29015 Jamison * Livonia • 734-427-5220 (1 Mile W. of Sheldon) (East of Middlebelt, between 5 Mile & Jeffries) MASS; Tues. 7 p, Wed., Thurs. 9 a, (734) 453-5252 Sat.4p,Sun 11a Summer Worship 9:30 arr j Cherry Hill Seventh-day Memorial Day through j St. Maurice Roman Catholic Church ROSEDALE GARDENS i Adventist Church PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) | WARD Labor Day Weekend j 32765 Lyndon • Livonia • 734-522-1616 (between Merriman & Farmington Roads) 33144 Cherry Hill, Garden City, Ml 48135 9601 Hubbard at W. Chicago, Livonia, Ml iwyreM Pmbyieriw dm www.risenchrist.info i (1 block mst of Venoyj Phone: 734-524-0880 (between Merriman & Farmington Rds) I MASS: Mon. 8:30 a, Fri. 8:30 a, ,t«M* {734)422-0494 I Sat. 6 p, Sun 9a Pastor: Eddie Petreaca Casual, Contemporary,' «? |I| ** www.rosedal egarders.org Meetings on Saturdays for: WOn Six Mile Road Excellent Children's o ^m n Chapel Worship Service Early Morning Bible & Health Class-8 a.m. «- A\\\h * 9:00 am *9$l of 1-275' Worship Servlce-English-9:30 am, Program vtav Traditional Service 'csM 10:30 am Northville, MI """'" Studies English & Spanish Meets at Franklin H.S. in Ll'THER\\\l)|) i Wednesdays: Merriman and Middkbelt Roadsj FULL SERVICE CHURCH Traditional Worship Till \\/:\Kr\l ayer Meeting-7 p.m. at 10:00 a.m. 8:00,9:30 & 11:00 A.M 734-425-1174 ST. PAUL'S EV. LUTH Join us for coffee, bagels and Contemporary Worship CHURCH & SCHOOL donate after the service! St. James Presbyterian 9:30 A.M. PLYMOUTH CHURCH JL Church, USA '7810 FARMINGTON ROAD. Nursery & Sunday School Durii OF THE NAZARFNE 25350 West Six Mile Rd. iiunwii /T9HM1.19RA 45301 W. Ann Arbor Ri Redford {313) 534-7730 the 9:30 & 11:00 Hours Sunday Schoo Sunday Worship Service -10:00 A.M., Sunday Evening Service • 7:00 p.m. Sunday Worship 1 School -10:15 A.M., Thursday Dinners - 6:C Sunday Evenin CHRISTIAN Thrift Store every Sat.rt0am-2pm Service Broadcast Family Night-Wed. 7:00 P.M. SCIENCE LW HORIZONS FOR CHILDREN LEARNING CENTER

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Face value. ances, electronics, & morel- mahogany side" tables, LOST GRAY COCKATIEL Main crystal lamps,-antique oil, N. Off 9 Mile. Fri-SaV 9:30- Byron St, Grand River, btwn 8 MATTRESSES $125 NEW GOLDEN RETRIEVER 248-613-7087/ 734-420-0428 & Springwood in Northvllle. carved Louts XV bedroom, 4pm:' Vintage Sunrbom set, &'9 Mile off Inkster. Queen Pillow Top, Mattress & AKC OFA Quality bred Named Coco. 248-374-1902 #2.) 4231 Fox Polnte Dr., French bedroom, room china; glassware, jewelry, Box, in plastic with warranty.. Golden Retriever pups. West Bloomlield, 48323 size oriental, excellent office furniture, fishing & WALLED LAKE Can Deliver. 734-326-2744 $900,248-236-9414 Fox Pointe Condos- W. off European art deco bed­ hunting collectibles, garden­ 585 Winwood Cir, Pontiac Orchard Lk, S. of Lone Pine. room, antique chairs & ing misc. By Sunshine Sales. Trl., and 14 Mile. Aug 22- SOFA, LOVESEAT S CHAIR Standard Poodle AKC, female, Complete estate goes: tables, 30 Royal Doulton 23, 9am-4pm. Furniture, 3 piece leather, 18mo„ creme. Chihuahua, antiques, 50's furniture, figurines, linens, china FRANKLIN ESTATE SALE housewares, craft supplies, 3 tables, $650. white w/red spots, 10mo. 313- sets, crystal, costume jew­ designer and vintage wo­ Furniture, kool household, books, Christmas decor, Call: (248) 860-5076 565-7387 or 313-300-3108 elry, golf clubs, plus loads jewelry, E320 Mercedes. Sat. men's clothing etc, jewelry, every room in the house. of antiques & collectibles. & Sun. only, 10am-4prh. In The furs, silver, crystal, & fine EVERYTHING MUST GOll china, & more. All must go! Everything in good condi­ 32714 Ravine Dr., off Franktin, Appliances 'Ictures Can Make tion! What a good sale! Observer

BEVERLY HILLS BLOOMFIELD HILLS Toys, CANTON Moving Sale! GARDEN CITY LIVONIA GARAGE SALE NOVI REDFORD SOUTHFIELD WESTLAND - Hickory Woods 30490 Vernon, S/13, Toys, Toys, collectibles & Furniture, toys, fish tank, & Estate Sale- 7055 Gillman, off 32925 West Chicago, between Fri., 9-3pm, Sat., 9-1 pm. 15574 Delaware, 5 Mile & Baby & Kid's Stuff + Much Apts. HUGE Community Yard E/Lahser. 8/22-23, 9-5pm. holiday shopping, 1980's- household items. Sat. 9am- Warren, btwn Inkster & Farmington & Merriman. 46064 Cider Mill Dr. (Beck & Inkster. Aug 21-24, 9am-4pm. More! Fri.-Sun. 28715 Sale, Cherry Hill Rd & Play structure; kids' clothes, 2000, salesmen inventory, 1pm. 45120 "Brunswick, N. of Middiebelt. Thurs-Sun., 9- Thurs, Fri, Sat, 9-5PM. 10). Lots of children's Items! Household, children's cloth­ Monterey Dr. (S of 12 Mile Newburgh. Sat Aug 23, 10- toys and misc. items. new in box. S. off Quarton, W. Warren, E. of Canton Center. 4pm. Antiques, tools, comics, Clothes, tools, lawn stuff, ing, furniture & more. btwn. Lahser & Evergreen). 4pm. Great deals! of Franklin, 5528 Sutters Ln. glassware, vintage toys, PLYMOUTH - Multi Family CANTON, 46146 OverhillLn.E. toys, sports & more! WEST BLOOMFIELD WESTLAND 4 Family Salel BIRMINGHAM Fri.-Sat., 10-4. records, furniture, WWII Sale. Ash Ct of Country Club REDFORD 9982 Appleton St, off Beck Rd., S. of Cherryhill. 34540 Barton, Marquette & HUGE YARD SALE items, clothes & much more! Village, Powell & Ridge. Block sale! Fri, Sat and Sun Aug. 22-23, 9am-4pm. BLOOMFIELD- Huge Pheasant View Sub. Thurs.- LIVONIA Multi-Family-14830 Wildwood area. Aug 19-24, 532 Brookside, N.of Maple. Household goods, toys & fur­ from 9-5pm. Household Antiques, ethnic art. & misc. Sale! S of Square Lk. W of Fri.. Aug. 21-22. 9am-4Din. Harrison. S of 5 Mile, E of 9am-5Dm. GARDEN CITY GARAGE SALE niture. Aug 22-23. 9-5pm. goeds, clothes, tods, tcys Hardwoods Dr off Orchard E. of Old Woodward. Aug Adams Thurs. & Friday 9- Sat.. Aug. 23 9am-12:3Qpm Middleoelt. Aug. 21-24, 10- 23576 Rush Sat. 8/23 & and morel Lake Rd 21-23, 3-4. Clothes, house­ 4.1285 Robson Ln. kids stuff, 6pm. Furniture, household Sun.. 8/2*. 8am-4pm. $$ PLYMOUTH 13285 Lstheron Eecenlric Classifieds hold items, DVD's, etc. clothes, excersize equip., items, tools & lots mora! WEST BLOOMFIELD Aug. 22- A word to the wise, Benefits American Diabetes Dr., W/Beck, S/North Territor­ Just a Qtiick musical instruments, house­ Can to place your ad at 24,9-5pm. 7393 Westbury (('("'"$ when looking for a Association; Furniture, Elec­ ial. Thurs-Sat., Aug. 21-23, 9- call away BIRMINGHAM hold goods, sporting goods, 1-8GD-579-SELU7355) Blvd, btwn Halsted & (ffilfr great deal check the tronics, Toys, much more! LIVONIA Sat., 3am-4pm. 5pm. Teacher's materials, 1-800-579-SELL' 1461 Maryland, 3 blks E, of hockey equip. Haggerty, off 14 Mile. Tools, GARDEN CITY Multi Family 28514 Wentworth, 5 & 6 household, clothing, jewelry, REDFORD Exceptional Multi- furniture, dishes, Japanese & Southfield, S. of Lincoln. books, tools, electronics, etc. WESTLAND GARAGE SALE CANTON - 42221 Ashbury Dr, Observer & Eccentric Sale! Aug. 23-24, 9am-5pm. Miie, Middiebelt ,& Inkster. Family Garage Sale - 14223 holiday items, toys & more! Aug 21-22, 9am-3pm. Multi-Family - Fri/Sat, 9-5pm. Nof Ford, E of Liiley. Antiques, Classifieds! Tools, furniture, clothes, toys, Household items, etc. San Jose, N of I-96 & 3 blks E Furniture, household items, WEST BLOOMFIELD Designer Baby items, furniture, F-150 baby items, household items, misc. 2 blks E. of Middiebelt, PLYMOUTH August 21, 22 of Inkster. Aug. 21, 22, 23, collectibles & accessories. books, some tools. 8/21-8/23, apparal, home & garden. Aug. bBdliner, household items, just N. of Cherry Hill. LIVONIA & 23rd, 9am-5pm. 15667 Thurs., Fri., Sat., 9am-5pm. Thurs-Frl, 9-5; Sat9-12noon. DAVISBURG 11500 Shaffer,' 21-23,10-6. 4400 Middledale, clothes, & more! 35145 Saturday ONLY. 9am-5pm. BIRMINGHAM 20 Family Portis-Plymouth REDFORD Garage Sals: All off Oakley Park Rd., NW of Sansburn, (Wayne Rd., btwn N. of White Lake Rd„ E. off 1 GARDEN CITY Multi-Family. 36066 Parkhurst, 5 Mile & Team Fundraiser Garage Sale! CANTON August 22 & 23, Ormonrj, White Lake area. \ Baby clothes, household proceeds donated to 60 Mile Pontiac Trail & Green Lk. Rd. Cherry Hill & Palmer). Levan. Collectibles, furniture, PLYMOUTH ESTATE SALE Sports equipment, clothing, 10-4pm. HUGE GARAGE items, furniture, toys. Aug 21- Breast Cancer Walk. 25556 Aug 23-Aug 24, 9am-4pm. j & clothing. Furniture, home, office, anti­ WEST BLOOMFIELD Some­ WESTLAND HUGE MOVING/ furniture, books, small appli­ SALE!! 885 Burlington (Off 23, 8-4pm, 31625 Warren Ivanhoe, Redford. 8/23 & Almost new appliances & 1 ques, tools, sports, baseball thing for everyone! Don't GARAGE SALE: 8/23-8/24, 8- ances, household items, toys, Lotz, between Cherry Hi!! & 1 blk. W. of Merriman, 8/24, 9-4pm. etc. Fri. Aug. 22, 9:30am- much, much more!! ! LIVONIA- Fri-Sat, Aug 22-23, and collectibles. Fri-Sat, Aug miss! Aug. 21-23, 9am-5pm. 4pm. Furniture, household and Palmer). Crafts, jewelry, rid­ 7pm., Sat. Aug. 23, 9am-2pm. GARDEN CITY Presbyterian 9-5pm. 28529 Cleveland, S of 22-23. 9197 Lilley, 48170. REDFORD Priced To Move! 5327 Fairway Ct., Fairways on kids' stuff. 622 N Brandon, ing lawn mower, household. 1862 • Winthrop Lane, off Church Annual Rummage Sale. Plymouth Rd off Harrison. 3 9am-5pm Sat., Aug. 23rd. the Lake Sub., off Walnut Lk„ (off Florence Rd., between FARMINGTON households; home decor, PLYMOUTH Huge Antique, Corner of Hope & Norborne, btwn. Orchard Lk. & Ford and Newburgh Rd.) Maple & Chesterfield. CANTON 1841 Middiebelt Rd., S. of ESTATE SALE accessories, & men's items. Collectible, & misc. Salel Aug. just S of Five Mile, W of Middiebelt. GARAGE SALE - 1675 S. Ford Rd. Aug. 21-23, Thurs. & WHITMORE LAKE CM? BIRMINGHAM 5 family Sale! 23164 Caff, in downtown Fri. 9am-4pm, Sat. 9am-2pm. 21-23, 9-5. 44427 Beech Dr., Beech. Kids' clothing, toys, Sheldon Rd., located S. of WEST BLOOMFIELD Super clothes, Pack "n Play, toys, 580 Suffield, off Maple or Farmington. Thurs-Sat, Aug LIVONIA- Fri-Sat, Aug 22-23, W. 'of Sheldon, btwn. Ann furniture, puzzles, books, out­ Cherry Hiil & N. of Palmer. Sat. Sale! Fri.-Sun., 9am-5pm. baby essentials, garden, home Guarton. Thurs.-Sat., Aug. 21- 21-23, 8-5. Furniture, cloth­ GARDEN CITY YARD SALE 9-6, 29708 Jacquelyn (W of Arbor Trail & Ann Arbor Rd. door stuff. Also CDs, tools, & Sun., Aug. 23-24,9am-5pm. 2801 Baltane, S. of Long Lake, decor, tools, & household. 23, 8:30am-6pm. Antique ing, misc, household items.- Dolls, music boxes, some fur­ Middiebelt, .4 Mile N of I96). clothes for men & women, Commercial Power Tools, -W. of Middiebelt. Household, 1831 7 ML, btwn. Spencer & items, wicker, furniture, many niture, Beanie Babies. Thurs- HH items, Furn, Sports, Elect, PLYMOUTH Preschool teacher dishware, office equipment & Sewing Machines, Scaffolds, linens, golf stuff, computer, E. Shore. Fri.-Sat., 9-5. household treasures, designer FARMINGTON Fri, Aug 21-Aug 22, 9-5pm. More! theme boxes, wet saw, tile lawn furniture. Free Popcorn! clothing, bedding, linens, Craft Supplies, Cement Mixer, 23885 Colchester, Farmington 7049 Areola, Warren & Inkster.. cutter, lots of baby & kid's books, furniture, & more! Home items, Linens, Toys, clothes & much more! 8/22- child furniture,'Clothing, & Ml 48336, Beiaire su, west of MILFORD Rowe Lake Sub REDFORD TWP. Sat.-Sun., WEST BLOOMFIELD TWO + Moving Sales toys, electronics, tools, exer­ More! 734-394-1516 Orchard Lake & south of 10 LIVONIA - 36629 Grove, W of Sale! 10+ homes! Antiques 8/23,9-6pm. 11520 Haggerty. Aug. 23-24, 1pm-6pm. 9035 Levan, S of 6 Mile. Aug 21-23, FAMILY GARAGE SALE - Sat., cise equipment. Mile. Friday thru Sunday, 10 including Singer & White, Winston,4 olkW. of Telegraph, 8-23, 9-4pm. Household CANTON Garage Sale to 5pm. 8ooks,puzzles„VHS 9-4pm. Baby/kid's items, toys, sewing machines, guitars, PLYMOUTH Sat Only 9-5! 1/2 blk. N.of Joy Rd. CANTON- BLOOMFIELD HILLS - Huge items, furniture, clothing, Fri./Sat„ Aug. 22-23 on tapes, clothing, misc items. games, crib, bikes, strollers, music equipment, tools & guy 42223 Old Pond Circle, Lots of quality furniture and multi family sale. Antiques, toys, books, games, crafts Greenwood Ct. in Canton (N household items & more. stuff, & new health & beauty Plymouth Corners Condos, 5 home decor items for sale collectibles, glassware, baby/ [""""REDHJRO ] supplies, videos, refrigerator, of Ford btwn Haggerty & FARMINGTON HILLS - YARD aids, disposable diapers. N. of Mile Rd., 1 mile W of including Duncan Phyfe children's clothes, toys, tools LIVONIA 14830 Merriman Rd., motorized kid's car & more! Lilly). Collectibles, fine china SALE, Furniture, clothes & Commerce & E. of Hickory Haggerty. Queen size bed, like 'YARD SALE 13130 1 dining table and Baldwin & lots more. 2014 Lakeward btwn I-96 & 5 Mile. Aug 21 & Wild Ridge Lane, off Heather & other glassware: Johnson misc. Thurs 8/21 - Sat 8/23, Ridge, follow signs. Thurs.- new clothing, skiis. Low r Columbia, btwn Beech & 1 spinet piano. 8/23 from 9- Ln,E-off Middiebelt, just S of Aug 23,8-5pm. Clothes, bdrm Heath, S of Maple, btwn Bros., Triumph, Villager, 9-4pm. 31186 Fink Ave, Grand Sat., 9am-4pm. prices! Great condition! 3, 50326 Hancock St, Orchard Lk Rd. Thurs-Sat, 9-5. & kitchen furniture, camping ! Inkster. Aug 21-23, 9-5. } Orchard Lake & Middiebelt. Orleans Rose and more! River & Orchard Lake area. Cherry Hill Village & household, MAC, table saw. PLYMOUTH. HUGE MOVING BLOOMFIELD HILLS 245 E. NORTHVILLE/SALEM HUGE WEST BLOOMFIELD, Fund­ FARMINGTON HILLS Estate garage sale. Aug. 21, ROCHESTER ESTATE SALE CANTON Garage/Moving Sale! LIVONIA 31501 Gable, NW SALE - 5 Families, lots of raiser for New Life Camp. NEW HUDSON 27587 TF Hicks Highlands, Squirrel Lake & 28035 Farmington Rd., N of 22,23,8-7pm.744QBrookviHe Huge! Antiques, Vintage Aug. 22-23, 8am~5pm. 2099 area of 7 Mile & Merriman. goodies, Thurs-Sat, Aug 21- Thurs, Fri, Sat, 8-8. Furniture, Ct, New Hudson. Beautiful fur­ Woodward. Aug 22-23,11am- 12 Mile. Aug. 21-23,10-Spm. Rd. Many nice things. Kitchen, TEXACO Wiper Dis­ South Cavalier, Palmer & Aug 23-25, 10am-4pm. Kid's 23, 9-5pm. 9690 7 Mile Rd, power tools, clothing, appli­ niture, dining room, TV, desks, 5pm. Clothes, leather furn- Micro-cassett transcriber, play, Arts & Crafts Library/ Sheldon. Furniture items clothes sizes 0-18, shoes, btwn Chubb & Currie Road. ances, TV's, etc. 2091 toys, chain saw, misc. Aug 23- tiure, misc.& washer/dryer. toys, books, clothes & house­ REDFORD San Jose St. Block Dining Table. Thurs. & Fri., 9- available. toys, skateboard equip., Lakeshire Dr, Inkster/Ouarton. 24, 9am-5pm. hold items. Sale, S. of W, Chicago, E. of ?, Aug 21-22, Aug. 28-29 BLOOMFIELD HILLS CHAPEL sports, housewares, furniture. NOVI 23871 Argyle, 10 Mile & Inkster, btwn Westfleid & 50% OFF. 406 Romeo Rd, 1/4 West Bioomfield, Thurs-Frl, HILL ESTATES SUB SALE - CANTON Huge Garage Sale FARMINGTON HILLS 36336 Beck: Aug. 21-22, 9-4pm. ROCHESTER HILLS MOVING Cathedral. Aug 21-23, 9-6pm. Mile E of Rochester Rd., Aug 21-22,9-4pm. Household, Thurs., Fri. & Sat., 8/21-8/23, Covington Square Sub. Fredericksburg N off 12 Mile LIVONIA 37567 St. Martins Antiques, vintage furniture, SALE- 1 DAY ONLYl 2187 Antiques, furniture, tools, across from D 0 some antiques, jewelry, elec­ 9am-4pm. S of South Blvd. (Lilley between Cherry W of Drake Aug.22-23 9-4 (Newburgh & 7 Mile). MULTI- baby, oak convertible crib, Highsplint, Rochester Hills. household Items, clothing. tronics, etc. 2150 Eastman btwn Adams and Squirrel Rd. Hill/Palmer), Oodles of FAMILY Sale - Good Stuff. toys, sewing & more! Sat., 8/23, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. FARMINGTON HILLS Garage ROCHESTER HILLS Multi- Blvd, Walnut Lk/tnkster. itemsf Something for Fri.-Sat., 8/22-23, 9-5pm. GREAT household items for Sale - Lathe, hand tools, drill REDFORD Family Sale. Sports & other. everyone! Clothing, many NOVI your home, dorm, on press. 22761 Purdue, 9 Mile 11370 Centralia. 8/21-8/23, Collectibles ect. Thur.-Sat, 9- WESTLAND "Large Garage FIND IT ONLINE children items, twin bed Sell it all with & Middiebelt. Aug. 23rd-24th, 26055 Island Lake Dr., Off of 9am-4pm. Furni-ture, house­ 6. Sun. 9-2. 366 Nawakawa, Sale" - Thurs-Sat., 10am- WEST BLOOMFIELD set, dining table. Fri., 22nd- HOMETOWNUFE.COIVl 10am-6pm. Observer & Eccentric Wixom Rd., past Catholic wares, and lots of misc. corner of Rochester & M-59. 4pm. Furniture, Children's 3187 Winchester Rd., 2 blks Sun., 24th, 9-6pm Central. Aug 23 9am-3pm. item's, (NEW) Hunting Stand N. of Maple, 1 blk W. of FRANKLIN HUGE SALE!! 1-800-579-SEU Furniture, art, dishes, etc., REDFORD 12731 Leverne, SOUTH LYON Garage Sale - W/Ladder, Household item's, Middiebelt. Aug 21-24,10am- BLOOMFIELD HILLS Multi- 26296 Franklin Ct., off of btwn. Beech & Inkster. Aug. Toys, Some tools, camping "It's All About Results" Welding Helmet's, Bike's, and 4pm. Washer, dryer, oven, Family Sale, Woodedge Dr., Franklin Rd., 1 blk S. of 14 LIVONIA NOVI Condo-Wide Yard Sale - 23-24, 10-6. Newborn to equip, misc. Lots of great MUCH, MUCH MORE! A fridge, tools, table saw, exer­ off of Hickory Grove, btwn Observer & Eccentric Mile. Aug 22-23, Fri 10am- 8912 Russell St., on Ann Arbor Olde Orchard Condo Sub, 10 24mo. baby items, lots of big stuff! Thurs., Fri., Sat., Aug. MUST SEE!!!!! 34236 Barton cise equip., 2 bdrm sets, pic­ Woodward & Opdyke. Aug 23, 1-800-579-SELL 5pm, Sat 10am-3pm. Lots of Trail, before Wayne Rd. Aug. Mile W of Haggerty, Saturday baby items, air hockey table, 21, 22, 23, 9am-5pm. 28415 St. (Wildwood & Marquette) tures, misc. decorating acces­ 9-4. Kid's stuff & household. furniture & household items. 22-23,9am-5pm. Lots of stuff! 8-4, If rain then Sunday. etc. Pontiac Trail, South Lyon, Ml Westland, Ml 48185. sories & holiday decorations." ' ' -08 PURE ENTERTAINMENT Wine Picks 06 City Bites-D7

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STATE FAIR OPENS ssr Ihy WITH NEW ATTRACTIONS DETROIT - The Michigan *.. State Fair is gearing up for its best year ever, Aug. 22-Sept. 1, i • • with new rides and attractions. The nation's largest portable roller coaster will make its first appearance in Michigan dur­ ing the Fair. Other new exhibits include "Grow a Pizza," which shows how pizza is developed from the farm to the table, "Pure Michigan Wonders," showcasing native Michigan businesses and attractions, and a history of agriculture exhibit depicting the evolution of indus­ try in the state. These new attractions join long-time favorites such as the "Miracle of Life" exhibit, the "Bottomless Cup of Chocolate Milk," and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources "Outdoor Zone," which features a catch and . UB40 has release fishing pond in the a fresh shape of Michigan. sound Entertainment includes High with new School Musical star Corbin Bleu singers. in addition to Raven Symone, Alice Cooper, a Bull Riding BY LANA MINI Rodeo, and three shows by OSE STAFF WRITER UB40 TICKET WINNERS the world famous Lipizzaner The following Observer £J Stallions. B40 comes to DTE on Friday, Aug. Eccentric and Mirror Newspaper All-day ride wristbands 22. We spoke with Robin Campbell, readers won free tickets to see are $15 weekdays; $25 week­ Uone of the band's founders. UB40 at DTE Music Theatre ends and Labor Day. General Here's what he had to say about the tomorrow night: Admission is $10/13 and over; band's current state, the celebration of $5/children 3-12; $5/62 and the 25th anniversary of the hit song Red, FRONT ROW WINNERS: over; free/children 2 and under. Red Wine and the upcoming show. Kim Naccashian of Livonia Parking is $7. TJB40 original members include and Misty Nickerson of Troy each The 2008 Michigan State Robin Campbell and his brother Ali. Ali received two front-row tickets, Fair is located at the Michigan Campbell left the band earlier this year, and $25 gift certificates to DTE. State Fairgrounds at Woodward on bad terms. He has since been replaced Avenue and Eight Mile Road. by third brother Duncan Campbell. RUNNERS-UP: Fair hours are 10 a.m. to 10 To get the personal questions out of the way, James Dominski of Shelby p.m. daily. Call ¢313) 369-8231 has there been any contact recently with Township and Kristen Repasky or visit www.michiganstatefair. Ali? He "would be disappointed but wouldn't of Clawson also each received two com. object" to Duncan's place In the band... tickets to the show. By W. Von Buskirk No, Ali has not spoken to Duncan or me since Duncan joined us. I still don't For more great ticket giveaways, visit understand why he was disappointed, www.hometownlife.com. unless he expected us to fold when he left. That was never going to be an option There has been no difficulty at all, in fact DETROIT — "Youth Under for us. Maxi and his son Marvin are great fun Construction" members will What kind of vibe is on stage now that Duncan and have made the transition from not reunite for their biggest perfor­ is the new lead singer and sharing the stage having Ali all the more easy. mance ever during the Michigan with Maxi? Does it feel difficult? Fresh? Nationwide in the U.S., does UB40 State Fair at 7 p-m. Aug. 24. The "vibe" for us is very much better predominately play its reggae sound to Founded by David "Mello-D" with Duncan on stage. We are fueled white audiences? Are Jamaican-Americans Sawicki of Royal Oak 15 years with a drive and enthusiasm that we supportive of the band? ago, joined by his wife Lisa Topics: The band's haven't felt in a long while. Ali hadn't Yes our audience is predominantly Lapides-Sawicki, YTJC is an been happy in the band for a long time white but it depends where we are award-winning organization current state, the celebration and that affected the atmosphere playing. We get a great mix of Hispanics, that works with families, teach­ amongst the band especially on stage. He Native American, Black American ers and musicians to promote didn't want to be there and we knew it. (dreadlocked and not) and always some literacy, academic achievement of the 25th anniversary of the Maxi and his band have toured with Jamaicans in the crowd, we also have a and positive behavior in youth. us a lot in the past two years which led massive Hawaiian following. Radio-friendly music and con­ hit song . /, and us to asking him to record with us. He Will we get to hear Duncan play the spoons, cert-style stage shows are used has recorded two songs with us on the please? to spread a positive, character- new album 24/7 so it was a natural thing building message to teens and the upcoming show. to invite him to do a guest spot on tour. Please see UB40, D3 pre-teens. At the State Fair, performers will play a full set of original music with clean lyrics, with a spotlight on performers that have experienced national success. The show is free with Pure Picks regular paid admission to the State Fair. For more information call (248) 545-4411 or visit www. Filtering your entertainment best bets for youngpop.com. the weekend of Aug. 22-25 By W. Von Buskirk

Tonight marks the last Experience — chance for music fans to the vibrant experience Rockin'on the Riverfront colors and ani­ FREE SHOW IN FARMINGTON 2008 — and Foreigner will close mated lines FARMINGTON HILLS out the series at 8 p.m. on the of Brazilian — Jill Jack, the popular singer/ Riverwalk. The band, known for painter Romero songwriter who has built her­ hits like Cold as Ice and Waiting Britto's works The vibrant style of self a following in her home For a Girl Like You, features a today when the artist Romero Britto. state of Michigan and beyond, new lineup led by Mick Jones, key­ Janice Charach will perform in the "Stars in boardist Jeff Jacobs, guitarist Tom Gallery hosts an opening reception the Park" concert on Thursday, Gimbel, with newly added singer for JCG Goes Pop! at 3 p.m. inside Aug. 28. Kelly Hansen, bassist Jeff Pilson and The Jewish Community Center of This last concert of the series drummer Jason Bonham, son of Led Metropolitan Detroit, 6600 W. Maple starts at 7:30 p.m. and takes Zeppelin's legendary drummer, the late Road in West Bloomfield. The event is place at the new amphithe­ John Bonham. Visit www.gmrencen. free and the exhibit runs through Sept. ater in Heritage Park, 24915 com for details on this free show. 25. Farmington Road, just south of Now a resident of Florida, Britto Eleven Mile Road. might be best known for crafting a Jill has dominated Detroit's label for Absolut Vodka in 1989. Since folk/rock scene for the past „^ * Today marks the start of a then He's been commissioned by every­ decade. She's won many *czzz <=sf new exhibit that proves beauti- Anna one fromAppl e Computers to Disney Detroit Music Awards includ-; ful things come in small packages. The Paris is and Volvo, and has made portraits ing Outstanding Songwriter, Private World of India's MughalEmperors: "The of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael Vocalist, and Artist in the Albums of Pointing and Calligraphy from House Jordan and Dustin HofrVnan. Britto Folk Category. "She can create the Chester Beatty Library runs through Bunny." designed a piece for the JCC Maccabi a musical tapestry," said All Nov. 16 at the Detroit Institute ofArts . Games, a Jewish teen event focused Music's Thorn Jurek. The exhibition features 86 miniature on sports and humanitarianism that Families are invited to bring paintings, calligraphic works and albums will be held this month in Detroit. folding chairs or a blanket and from the libraries ofth e Great Mughals of Have a laugh at the movies For more, call (248) 432-5579, or visit a picnic (no alcoholic beverages India: Akbar (r.1556-1605), Jahangir (r. ! with Columbia Pictures' new wwwjccdet.org. please.) The concert lasts about 1605-1627), and Shah Jahan (r. 1628-1666). comedy The House Bunny. In it Anna 90 minutes, with rainout site at, This work on paper, titled These albums served as sources of enter- Faris portrays Shelley Darlington, a the Costick Center, 28600 W,; .', "A Jesuit", is attributed tainment and propaganda as the artists Playboy Bunny who teaches a group of socially awkward sorority girls the rules of Eleven Mile Road, Farmington. to Kesu Das and dates depicted rulers, exotic animals and events, men and makeup, but manages to learn a few lessons of her own. The sweet comedy Hills. back to the late 1500s or The DIAis open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. also stars Colin Hanks, Emma Stone, Katharine McPhee, Rumer Willis and Beverly By L. Mini. early 1600s. at 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit. D'Angelo. It is rated PG-13 and in area theaters now. Compiled By Stephanie Angelyn Casoia, OSE Staff Writer D2 (*) Observer S Eccentric j Thursday, August 21,2008 LTER www.hometownlife.com

DANCE ENSEMBLE MOVES INTO NEW STUDIO BIRMINGHAM — Eisenhower Dance Ensemble and the EDE Center for Dance will open a new dance studio in Bullfrog Bar rocks wi Birmingham's Rail District. The facility, at 2171 Cole St., is in the process of being refurbished inside and out to include two BY LAN A MINI studios with sprung dance floors, a reception area, chang­ OSE STAFF WRITER ing room and two restrooms. Large picture windows will let in light throughout. Offerings will include youth and adult Maryz Eyez, a band that's rocked classes in ballet, modern, jazz, tap, hip-hop, pointe, pre- fans at Warped, hails from Detroit and pointe, creative movement, boy's classes, mom & tot, tone now has set up camp in Los Angeles, is & stretch and social dance. An open house will be held 4-6 coming back to the Motor City to play p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26 with a performance by EDE's profes­ the Bullfrog Bar in Redford. sional dancers at 5 p.m. Classes at the new facility will start in Maryz Eyez has attracted such a September. crowd at Bullfrog that the foursome By W. Von Buskirk makes the trek back to Michigan six times a year to play there. "The Bullfrog has been really good to us and it's always a blast," Maryz Eyez MICHIGAN BALLET WESTLAND COMPANY bass player, percussionist and vocalist SEEKS BOARD DUBS ELVIS FILM Eric Wagler said. "It's always the fourth weekend and always a blast. Good BLOOMFIELD HILLS WESTLAND-Epic times, good people, good music and — The Michigan Classic Ballet Translations of Westland good friends." Company, a nonprofit pre- has been selected to provide Maryz Eyez is Wagler, plus his brother professional ballet company, translation and voice over Ryan Wagler who also sings, plays is seeking board members for for the Japanese version of guitar, drums and synth. The other its upcoming 2008/09 season, the documentary featuring members equally are guitarist/vocalist/ which begins Sept. 5. The the life story of Elvis. The percussionist Mike Nichols and Mike Maryz Eyez rocks the Bullfrog Bar in Redford. goal of the Board is to uphold voice over is a very lechnicaT Burlett on drums, guitar and vocals. and maintain the company's undertaking that requires The band members are all blood- role in metropolitan Detroit heavy duty audio equip­ related as cousins and half-brothers. FOURTH FRIDAYS AT BULLFROG BAR as a provider of quality bal­ ment, world class software let productions (such as the and intense coordination "We were all born in Hillsdale County What Maryz Eyez, Allyra, which is out in the sti.cks just south of full-length ballets Coppelia, between talent and staying Jackson," Eric Wagler said. "We all went False City and others Giselle, The Nutcracker, Swan true to the script. Technical to the same high school, graduated and When: 7 p.m., Friday Aug. 22 Lake and Cinderella), and expertise and time are moved to Kalamazoo where we attended Where: BuUfrog Bar, 15414 Telegraph, to educate the public in the needed to make sure the college together. After that Nichols and Redford, (313) 533-4477 appreciation of the history voice over is as accurate as Burlett moved to Detroit and Ryan and Cost:S? and technique of classical bal­ possible, and keeps pace I moved out to L.A. A few years later Hear them: listen to the music by Maryi let. Candidates should have with the fast moving video experience with non-profit and audio of the original Ryan and I talked the other guys into £yez, a band that has played Warped, ditching the snow so now we're all here, groups and will need to attend film. Six Japanese voices but we still consider ourselves now and at www.maryzeyez.com meetings and participate with will be used, including a always a band from Michigan, and we S»* productions, committees and narrator for the documen­ love giving props to Detroit." one is the truth. Ha..." fund-raising. For more infor­ tary, and five people who Maryz Eyez describes its genre by When the band was asked to describe mation call (248) 334-1300 or were close to Elvis. Epic describing music that influences them. their shows Eric Wagler said: visit www.michiganclassicbal- Translations is one of the "Our sound has definitely evolved "We like to have a good time, and we let.com. premier language serviee over the y ars and I believe it has done : love to see our friends and fans have a providers in the Detroit so due to trie range of our musical influ­ n good time. When we plan out a show area. Visit www.epictransla- ence and taste evolving as well. We grew we try and think what is going to make AFTER JAZZ JAM FEST tions.com. up when '90s grunge was huge and we people want to come back and then we DETROIT - Jazz Cafe By W.Von Buskirk breathed Nirvana. It's still a huge influ­ From Bad Religion to Johnny Cash, Maryz Eyez cater everything we do around that. at Music Hall will be the ence in our songwriting, as is Pearl credits its raw sound to those that influence them. Lots of crowd interaction and energy. If hot spot to be — and play Jam, Foo Fighters, Chili Peppers and you want to go see Kenny G and sip on — after the lights go down at The Detroit Jazz the Offspring. You can for sure hear the Mori there's influence from grunge, a spritzer you probably got the wrong Fest. Musicians are encouraged to bop on over influence on all our records especially punk plus The Beatles, Johnny Cash and place, but if you wanna come have a to 350 Madison Ave., Detroit for The After Jazz the first, Mary-go-round." the Beach Boys. good time, sing along, and be enter­ Fest Jam Sessions, Aug. 29-31, and join fellow From there they got into power pop Maryz Eyez is a band name the boys tained then come join us at the Bullfrog. Jazz Fest performers as well as other local musi­ punk like Green Day and Blink 182 invented in their high school years. "We like to switch it up, I think I have cians for an inspired late night of impromptu and then grew into MXPX, NOFX and "1 think it had some reference to A.D.D and even when I'm watching creativity. Each night will have a designated ring­ Lagwaggon. Bloody Mary and the old myth that 'She bands I love if they don't do things dif­ leader — Friday, R.J. Spangler; Saturday, Carl Later they discovered Social could stare a man dead with her black ferently and change it up I get bored, Cafagna; and Sunday, Patrick Prouty. All genres and non-musicians are welcome. Sets start at Distortion, Pennywise and Bad eyes ...' something ridiculous like that," so we try our best to switch it up with 10 p.m. Admission is $5. Call (313) 887-8532 or the band writes to explain the name. all four of us singing lead on different Religion. [email protected] and myspace.com/ The band's CD For all the Haters fea­ "On interviews this question is always songs, switching from guitars to drums, jazzcafedetroit. tures the above influences. asked and we used to take turns making switching the mics, and just trying to be Now with the release of Memento up a different story every time, but this different." By W. Von Buskirk

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NIN's Trent and I still have the original Reznor 7-inch vinyl. There was also a gave his PAGE Dl version by Jimmy James and die most Vagabonds. We had no idea it recent CD was a Neil Diamond track until to fans No I don't think so. we recorded it in '83. for free, Like all good reggae artists, your I was also told by an American just to say music is very socially/politically journalist that Neil Diamond did "thanks." . tfu>- conscious (thank you). Tell us how not write it but bought the rights the current issues (Iraq war, Burma's to the song in the mid '60s. oppression, global warming) affected Have you ever shared the stage with . your songwriting on 24/7. Cher for "I Got You Babe?" Like all forms of music, reggae No. is not dependant on political or From what we've heard so far, your *r &* socially conscious lyrics to be new sound has a wonderfully raw •*:• good reggae. The reggae I grew edge. While other bands that have up on in the late '60s & early '70s existed for so long seem to iose their was predominantly love songs. edge, you've seemed have gained it! , : Having said that when we write How? >v * lyrics of course we write about I think too much success, lite ' - issues that disturb us or fire us we had in the '80s & '90s, breeds j MS" up. 24/7 covers such subjects complacency. We started doing ; as Iraq, Afghanistan, the Bush music on auto pilot in the late O1- Administration, (or lack of it '90s, working in shifts. There **-* in New Orleans) inequality or was only one or two of us in the injustice. There is also a song studio at one time; it kind of \ called The Road inspired by actor became music by numbers. We '• Don Cheadle's campaign for were lazy and it showed, but I \ Darfur "The Road From Darfur think we rediscovered ourselves ' Runs Red with Denial, Waterless (and our edge) when we went \ Mile after Waterless Mile". But back to composing and recording It was 19 years ago that I was brows­ old Latin Quarter on New Year's Eve in I'm not writing a book here, listen asaband,likeweusedtobe.We ; ing the aisles of Record Time in Roseville 1990. to the CD. Oh yeh, there are also regained our trust in each others'; when I heard Nine Inch Nails for the first Wearing a New Year's Eve black dress some love songs. abilities and sound like UB40 ; time: Check out my blo§: DTE is still one of sum­ and dealing with workers who didn't care 20 years since "Red Red Wine!"- Who again. ; God money I'll do any­ mer's highlights. The.Motorheacf/Heaven and that we were lined up in freezing tempera­ initially brought the song to the table For people who have never seen UB40 thing for you. Hell/Judas Priest show was my proof. Visit tures was miserable. to UB40? How did that come about? live, what can they "expect" from a • God. money just tell me ww.homgtowniife.com Click on "Voices S But, had to see Trent Reznor. Actuallyit's25years.We show? what you want me to. Reznor's career and personal life has released Red Red Wine in '83, Lots of dancing and singing God money nail me up Views" and then click on "BJogs" been fascinating. This was a band that was and it went to number one in (from the audience as well as \ against the wall truly underground, opening for Skinny 30 countries it just took five us). Lots of hits and good reggae i God money don't want Upcoming; See Nine Inch flails at The Palace Puppy back in 1988 at medium-size night­ years longer to become a hit in music from a band that's been everything he wants it all. on Saturday, August 23. For tickets visit www. clubs. the U.S. Contrary to an article playinglivegigsibr30yearsand Lana Mini I remember stopping my palacenet.com or call Ticketmaster (248) 645- Today he can sell out The Palace. Reznor I read the other day, we didn't still loves doing it. hi tact as I said shopping, leaning against 6666 or at the box office. has dated Courtney Love, purchased the discover it in the '80s, it's one of before we are enjoying ourselves a record bin, and just house where Sharon Tate was murdered my favorite songs of my youth. more now than we have for a long standing there listening to the song Head (used it as a studio space), feuded with I knew it by a guy called Tony time, and it shows. See you there, Like A Hole off the album Pretty Hate I'll be there, my first NIN show in years. Fred Durst, fought with the music indus­ Tribe who recorded it in 1969 Big Love, Robin. Machine. Strange things have happened during my try that tried to control him, produced sev­ Head like a hole. love affair with NIN. eral Marilyn Manson CDs, was described Black as your soul. The warmest and most uncomfortable by Spin magazine "as the most vital artist I'd rather die than give you control. I've ever been in my life was in 1998 at in music," played in the band Pigface, KITCHEN REFACING Head like a hole. the NIN show at St. Andrew's Hall for remade Queen's Get Down, Make Love and Black as your soul. the Pretty Hate Machine tour. It was hot­ did abetter job than Freddie Mercury, V • S5Q0 Counfertop' I'd rather die than give you control. ter than days spent in the Arizona desert. much respectively. I bought the CD and listened to it exclu­ Hotter than brutal Lollapalooza 3 in NIN has recorded 13 albums — all of 50% SAVINGS sively for weeks. 1993 at the Miland Dragway when people them good and several of them great. The There's a handful of bands in my life­ were passing out standing in line for band is touring to support The Slip. OP MORE! time whose albums have actually stunned water while listening to Rage Against the Yes, industrial music has come a long my movement: Led Zeppelin, Bauhaus, Machine. Hotter than the power outage in way. Bob Marley, Iggy Pop, The Sex Pistols, The August four years ago. M&4-. , •' FREE ESTIMATES Doors and absolutely Jane's Addiction. It At St. Andrew's it was humid and over­ NIN performs with special guest Does It Offend You, almost happened with Nirvana, almost. ly-crowded. Yet I wasn't about to miss a Yeah? at The Palace on Saturday, Aug.23 at 8 p.m. s: cabinet clinic NIN, the alt-metal, industrial band, moment. Poured beer on my shoulders and Tickets at $59.50 reserved and general admission im Leader in Cabinet i has released 13 albums — the latest one, neck cool off. This was a concert where floor and $39.50 at The Palace Box Office and all The Slip, is free on www.nin.com. Trent you could feel the face of rock changing Tlcketmaster locations. Special Superfan seating West 734421 -SI 51 Reznor, NIN's mastermind, thanks his right in front of you. is also available. Tickets may also be charged by Joe Gannon Northeast S86-?£1-1848 audience and offered it on the house. Ironically, the coldest I've been in my phone to American Express, Discover, Visa, and We're recommended www.cabtnetdirilai: NIN is coming to the Palace on Aug. 23., life was standing in line to see NIN at the MasterCard by calling (248) 645-6666. by Joe Gannon "Limite0itmeBft8iS8$q.ft IDWLW$!{S& H mil J i iiiMuii MO ami a '• in.»«m.'.'J MMMMUH nmnm {*) Observer& Eccentric | Thursday, August 21,2008 www.hometowniife.com fall in Ferndale

? BY STEPHANIE ANGELYN CASOLA an intimate feel. Backstage OSE STAFF WRITER space has been designated for an office and storage. And con­ What: Sketch comedy and Metro Detroiters get ready to venient parking is adjacent to improv theater offers three per­ Us Go Comedy. the building. formances nightly, Wednesday- The brainchild of part- Choosing Ferndale for the Sunday, as well as classes, £ * ners-in-comedy PJ Jacokes of location was a no-brainer. workshops and corporate per­ Ferndale, Gerald Knight of "Oh Ferndale," said Jacokes, formances. J .AJ-- V » i * t, Ann Arbor, Tommy LeRoy of "there's an improvisor on Opening: Late September, early Ferndale and Chris DiAngelo of almost every block." October 2008 • a Waterford, Go Comedy! Improv With more than 12 years of Theater is poised to grant experience in improvisation Where: 261E. Nine Mile, Ferndale. sketch comedy a shiny new and comedy, Jacokes is produc­ More information: Visit www. home in Ferndale this fall. er for the theater. Knight serves gocomedy.net or call (248). 327- The theater, located along as president of Go Comedy!, 0575. Nine Mile east of Woodward, is while DiAngelo handles art undergoing extensive renova­ direction and LeRoy is the tion which is expected to be building and stage manager. evening. Friday and Saturday finished this month. Formerly When it opens, by early shows will be closer to $15 each. a Secretary of State office October, the theater will feature Each night will feature its location, the red brick build­ a variety of performances with own brand of improv and Tommy LeRoy (from left), P.J. Jacokes, Chris DiAngelo and Gerald Knight have something to smile about. They are ing holds 2,500 square feet, three shows a night, Wednesday comedy. Wednesday nights are about to open the GoComedy Theatre in downtown Ferndale this Fall. and will seat between 70 to 95 to Sunday. reserved for a launch troupe, patrons once it's complete. Go Comedy! is currently cast­ newcomers to improvisation. best we have," according to from open mic stand up to rock on stage. Drop ceilings have been ing three groups of performers Look out for local celebrities on Jacokes. That's when audiences band karaoke is in the planning "At no point in my life did I removed to reveal an urban who will make up a resident Thursday nights, as they share can catch the Super Happy stages. think I would run a theater," charm alongside exposed brick company and two house tales of life experience while Funtime Show!, an improvised Alongside the performances, said Jacokes, who grew up in walls. The front lobby will give troupes. The laughs will be The House Team performs game show peppered with Go Comedy! is setting up a Farmington Hills. "But I fell way to a bar and a walkway affordable, too. On Wednesday, scenes inspired by those stories. plenty of audience interac­ training center, Go IT: The so in love with (improv). It's so into the main theatre room. A Thursday and Sundays, admis­ Friday and Saturday nights tion. Sundays offer a chance to Improv Academy, with classes much fun. It's so freeing." low-set stage will likely be sur­ sion costs $5 and patrons are will feature the Go Comedy! step out of the improv world at varying levels. And Go Corp He took his first improv class rounded by tables to maintain free to stay throughout the Resident Company, "the and offer up a full production, will booking corporate shows to as a way to become more com­ beginning with Timeless: The inspire team-building. Clients fortable while playing onstage Danceical, a musical comedy have included Google and with his band at the time. "I showcasing songs from the Horiba. kind of found my voice through 1980s. "It's a musical but they'll Jacokes, who headed up it," he said. "It's so based on break into dance, not song," the training center at Second trust." said Jacokes. City and taught at the Improv Jacokes still remembers what The theater will also host its Inferno in Ann Arbor, looks it was like to take the stage the own take on a late night talk forward to offering improvisa­ first time, and inspire laughter. show, Ferndale Tonight, which tion classes and workshops. "It's such an amazing feeling." is poised for broadcast on pub­ He said it's "amazing to watch" lic access television. Everything students as they find their way [email protected] | (248) 901-2567

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She noticed the communi­ Spirits Competition, mous "gold" opinion by every Judge \n ties she knew had grown and changed for the better, she held at the Kellogg the panel. Our favorites are: said. Add to that the onset of higher gas and airline prices, Center in East M Bel Lago HV Leelanau Peninsula Wilson noted, the concept of "stay-cationing" has become Lansing on Aug. 5. Brillante sparkling wine increasingly popular. Evidence is clear in # Black Star Farms 2086 Arcturos " So she's crafted culinary tours to increase visibility of i « their choice of Best Meriot , - , walkable metro area neighborhoods and, in particular, to i -*'* of Class wines from • Chateau Fontaine 2006 HnoUSris highlight independent businesses. &. 1 346 entered this • Left Foot Charley 200? Riesling The concept came together rather quickly, thanks in part Focus on Wiie year. to her event planning and fund-raising experience with « Peninsula Cellars 200? Kroupa the American Heart Association. "I didn't know anyone • Best of Class Estates Pinot Blanc and 2005 Hogs Bm_ Ray & Eleanor had a food tour," said Wilson. With a little online detective DryWhite-2007 Heald Vineyard Meriot work she found culinary tours in Chicago, New York and Chateau Fontaine A complete list of ail mecfai winners can Philadelphia. The Chicago tour proved worthy of research Dry White Riesling. be found on www.michiganwinesxom. • and Wilson found she enjoyed the variety of eateries on the list, as well as the cultural and historical components. • Best of Class Semi- She's combined both of those elements into her first Dry White — 2007 St. Julian Brys Estate Vineyard and Winery walking and tasting tour in Royal Oak, which has run Braganini Reserve Traminette. Dry, 100 percent riesling with a every other Saturday since July 5. Not a grape variety on your residual sugar of 6.8 percent that The city was an instant draw, said Wilson, because it Culinary Escapes tours began last month - with stops around Royal radar screen? The grape index on will be released in October. hosts its own Farmer's Market featuring produce grown Oak including the sweet tooth haven Gayle's Chocolates. AppellationAmerica.com describes Judges' Merit Award — 2007 only in Michigan. Tours begin there and continue on to traminette as the "spicy bad girl of Bowers Harbor Vineyards Pinot include Royal Oak staples like Holiday Market, Memphis She hopes tour-goers learn something about the com­ the royal vinifera clan, gewurztra- Noir Rose. Smoke, Superior Fish Company, and smaller hot spots like munities — whether they are residents of the city; state or miner ... a perfect spring garden of We asked fellow judge Ann Zumba Mexican Grille and Goldfish Tea, where owners just visiting from out of town. Either way, they'll be likely floral scents whipped by the winds Littlefield, a wine marketing con­ Jim and Janice Girling are on hand to teach patrons about to return, she said. Tour patrons are given maps of the area of enchantment." Indeed, it's a lot sultant from Napa, Calif., what she the traditions of tea, and offer tastes of Chinese imported denoted with tour stops. like gewurztraminer, but not as thought of the entries she judged. varieties. In addition to the twice-monthly tours which will run aggressively aromatic. Description "WOW," she said. "I am blown "We were extremely pleased to be selected as one of the from April to September, Culinary Escapes offers private continues, "there is a fire that longs away by the quality level across Royal Oak 'Cutting Edge Cuisine' tour stops," said Janice tours customized for patrons. Choose the eateries, the time to seduce all who venture to know the board. These are deliciously Girling. "The tours are a wonderful opportunity for us to and day, and the tour length. It's a great option for informal you." It surely was that way with impressive cool climate wines. It's provide a quick introduction of our tea shop to potential get-togethers, bridal parties, business, or senior outings, the judges. such a pleasure to taste wines that new customers who might not have otherwise discovered Wilson said. are not over-the-top as some being us. As the tours grow or new businesses come into commu­ • Best of Class Dry Red - produced in other regions." "The tours will also benefit the Royal Oak community as nities, Wilson may consider adding legs onto the already 2007 Longview Rustic Red, a 100 Joe Borello, President of Taster's a whole by drawing in consumers from outside the commu­ established tours. For now, the tasting tour includes about percent estate-grown frontenac Guild International said, "I'm nity and highlighting the city's many wonderful destina­ 10 to 15 minutes in each establishment. Because of the made by owner winemaker Alan impressed with the advancement tion places." schedule, Wilson said, tour-goers are asked not to shop Eaker with consulting winemaker in Michigan's dry red wines, espe­ Tim Castaneda, owner of Zumba Mexican Grille, said during the tour but they may return afterward to make Shawn Walters of the new Forty- cially meriot and cabernet franc. every tour-goer so far was new to his restaurant. He also purchases. Five North winery in Leelanau Among white wines, I'm impressed said he was glad Zumba was chosen to represent the vari­ "This is a way'to get people to find places where they'll County. with dry style rieslings, such as the ety of food choices in the area. "It definitely reminds people love to eat," said Wilson. Due to the slumping economy, AppellationAmerica.com says 2007 Chateau Fontaine Dry White that Royal Oak is the dining and entertainment spot in the independently-owned businesses stand to benefit from frontenac is "part of a band of Riesling. For years, this wine is Detroit area," he said. being a stop on the Culinary Escapes tours. Native and French-Americans what I've been looking for in this Wilson will expand Culinary Escapes tours to focus on There are only three more Royal Oak tours left this sum­ that could easily be called the category." Ferndale, Birmingham, Eastern Market and Ann Arbor. mer, though private tours maybe scheduled year-round. 'Polar Bear Gang,' due to its birth She even has plans to offer a bus tour of various culinary Look for additional organized tasting tours in Wayne and in Minnesota. It comes across as communities in around the city of Detroit - from Mexican Oakland county communities to rev up again beginning in Bordeaux-like, yet a lot softer. Eleanor & Ray Heald are Contributing Town to Hamtramck to Dearborn. April 2009. Tours are held rain or shine. "Come hungry," Editors for the internationally-respected In every case, Wilson said, "you'll have 10 food stops to said Wilson. "Come prepared to walk. It's a two-mile walk. • Best of Class Fruit — Quarterly Review of Wines and Troy sample varieties from independently-owned eateries and You eat a lot but you exercise too. That's a great benefit." Mackinaw Trail Winery Razzberry. residents who write about wine for the you'll get to know the personal history from the actual Observer S Eccentric Newspapers. Contact owners." scasoiagihometownlife.com j (248) 901-2567 • Best of Class Dessert — 2007 them by e-mail at [email protected].

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The chili cook-off in Plymouth one side of four cracker halves. BY LAN A MINI ranging from $3 per glass to attracts Layer in sandwiches from bot­ O&E STAFF WRITER $25 per bottle. Menu items tom to top: graham cracker, crowds from include "Raucherlachs und softened Vanilla Fudge Bar, throughout Mark your calendars for chili Lauch Flammkuchen," a and top with the mallow-spread the state. The 13th Annual Great German pizza which substi­ graham cracker. Gently squeeze Lakes Regional Chili Cook-off tutes sour cream for tomato both graham crackers and slide and Motorcycle Bike Show sauce. stick out of Vanilla Fudge Bar. return to downtown Plymouth, Twin Lakes is located at Arrange on plate and place in Sunday Oct. 5. 455 Twin Lakes Dr., just off freezer for 10 minutes. Skewer The cook-off features tradi­ Rochester Road. Pheasant Run and toast four large marshmal- tional Red Chili, Green Chili, is located at 46500 Summit lows to garnish; drizzle with Restaurant Chili, and Salsa Parkway in Canton Township. chocolate sauce. Serves four. competitions. The winners in Prep time: 15 minutes. each category will advance to the 2009 World Championship STATE FAIR HAS A VEGGIE Chili cook-off next fall. There's BURGER CONTEST SPONSORED •fF^^TfcV*1" also a Peoples Choice Chili BY LOCAL STORES sampling. ON AUGUST 22 LET SEXY The GLR Chili Bike Show This year a Healthy is a ride-in show with 17 dif­ Vegetarian Burger contest will JESUS ROCK YOU! ferent bike categories includ­ be held at the Michigan State ing Harley and non Harley Fair. fotertainrtfQN h GtflBtMijj, classes. And, there will be The vegetarian burger contest is Sunday, Aug. 31, at a "Chili Ride" beginning at ! * I MotorCity Harley Davidson noon in the Community Arts i • in Farmington Hills and end­ Building on the grounds. Any ing up at the Chili Cook-off. Michigan resident can enter at ? J ' Another ride is planned to www.michiganstatefair.com. begin at the BMW dealership Click on Community Arts and on Ford Road in Canton for all then Daily Contests, or call BMW bikers. (313) 369-8260 for more infor­ 8 There's also dog costume mation. contests, dance teams and live Each of the three winners TII', < !"B:'fit music. for the contest will receive gift • s l.h The Restaurant Chili cards and gift baskets. Challenge will take place 11 Businesses contributing a.m.-5 p.m. on Penniman Ave. include Whole Foods Market, ;... /:-/// Visit www.greatlakeschili.com Zerbo's Health Foods (in and if you want to ride visit Livonia), Zaccaro's Market www.motorcityh arley. com. (in Detroit), Good Food Co. www.bmwmcsem.com. (in Troy), Eden Foods (based in Clinton, Mich.), Amy's :'*-=i! Kitchen, and Pacific Natural GERMAN WINE FESTIVAL IN Foods. The total amount of gift TWO LOCATIONS cards and baskets is over $500. ."." j+£ Continental Services, Michigan's largest independent INDOOR S'MORES food management company, You don't need a campfire • .1 •" hosts the German Wine & for these S'mores, just the Food Fest at two golf clubs secret ingredient: Blue Bunny through Aug. 31. 100 Calorie Vanilla Fudge German culinary selections Bars. Check out BlueBunny. and wines are offered at the com Stonebridge Grille at the Twin Lakes Golf & Swim Club in Ingredients: Oakland Township and at the 4 BLUE BUNNY 100 Calorie Vanilla Grill at Pheasant Run Golf Fudge Bars, slightly softened Club in Canton Township. 4 graham crackers "Germany is noted for pro­ 1 cup chocolate ****, ducing outstanding wines, and '/? cup mallow cream we will offer a good sample for 4 large marshmallows (if you're • -111 I .• • q I -"""I V sale during this promotion, S . - * •£ ..* • Tl l along with special German seeking a fat-free marshmallow visit J II •'* ft % • * : J! i- menu items," said Chuck http://www.veganessentials.com) Sansone, corporate executive 1 tablespoon chocolate sauce chef for Continental. Sansone said four separate Break graham crackers in Haggerty & 7 Mile 734/542-9909 118 N Main St 248/263-2111 German wines are available, half. Spread mallow cream on SPICI*L EHGASEHIKTS HO PASSES OB UISCOUKJ CDUMKS AOCEPTED CHECK THE*TRt QiRECTORIES OR C*IL fOR SOUND IHFORM»TJ0H *HD SHDVfUHFS Kfc&is H-iihkii. ?<••< 'iisrflSl '*?.: !>'Jiffs', i"? J •JjHMfss; JiS> if«Sf>!j :* *SKI3! f*SS4S) OE03617B63

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No purchase is necessary to ture a clever reminder to shoppers to - break from her successful career as a chef "Felt-making is one of the oldest known Also in the fall, Wool & Water will be enter your name into the drawing, but be kind to the environment and to get - to open Wool & Water, a fiber art studio in forms of textile craft," Stefani said. geared more to adults. Stefani plans to for every $10 customers spend, they'll their pets spayed or neutered, One Royal Oak where she teaches workshops "Archeological finds date skillful applica­ host events like "Girls Nights Out" and receive an additional entry. Gabriala's dollar from each bag will benefit the on various methods of felting. tion of this technology to at least 6500 birthday parties as meeting places for is located at 322 S. Main Street (at Oakland Pet Fund Spay/Neuter Fund. , Felting is a little-known yet fast growing B.C." women to gather. Bring your lunch, regis­ the corner of Main & Penniman) in For more information, visit www, art form in the U.S., Stefani said. Nuno Felt is a specialized application of ter with some friends, and sit at the long Plymouth. Call (734) 455-8884. petsuppliesplus.com or www.nooter- Stefani learned about the procedure feltwork made by arranging open weave harvest-style tables while making per­ Summit Sports Freeze sclub.org. calle4 "$Tuno Felt making" through fellow fabric, such as silk, with loose wool fiber sonalized, unique scarves, shawls or other BLOOMFIELD.HILLS - Summit Sports, Favorite Bead Show ' mothers whose children attend Waldorf in an alkaline liquid environment, and items in the six-hour classes. Inc., a Bloomfield Hills-based leader NOV! - My Favorite Bead Show, at schoolih Rochester. then rubbing the materials using only your "By opening my studio, I wanted to cre­ in high quality sporting goods and Rock Financial Showplace Aug. 29-31, . There.are many students from Germany own two hands. ate a space and "community" for textile •equipment, will host "Summer Freeze" will feature a large selection of beads at the school, and Nuno Felt is popular in Wool & Water opened in April and artists in and around the Royal Oak area," sales at Don Thomas Sporthaus today and supplies, new and unique styles, Germany, Stefani said. .- this summer Stefani has been busy host­ Stefani said. through Aug. 24; and at its Summit and demonstrations by profession­ "I fell in love with it," she said. ing classes for youth where they made all Scarves are the highest-demand item. Sports shop, Aug. 28-Sept. 1. The out­ als. Hours are noon-6 p.m. Friday; 10 , The process of making intricate, wear­ types of items — from hats to scarves. 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