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BY DARRELL CLEM city council meetings. But, Godbout OBSERVER STAFF WRITER pointed out that he has allowed recall supporters to bring their concerns A recall organizer who hopes to to the podium even though he could oust five Westland city leaders has enforce a city policy to stop cam­ accusedlocal officials of unfairly paigning at the meetings. blocking a citizens group from circu­ Meanwhile, Secretary of State lating recall petitions at school-based spokeswoman Kelly Chesney con­ polling places on Election Day. firmed Tuesday that state law pro­ However, a Wayne-Westland school hibits politicking within 100 feet of district official has said city officials polling places. gave accurate information about a But, the Wayne-Westland school policy that prohibits such politicking district has a more restrictive policy. anywhere on school property. While the district policy allows "We don't take sides," Deputy certain campaigning outside the Superintendent, Charlotte Sherman 100-foot mark, such as distributing said. "We just enforce the policy." literature for candidates who are offi­ Recall suppoEjter Donna DeWitt cially on the ballot, it prohibits other called Monday for the resignations activity, such as circulating petitions of Westland City Council President for issues not'on the ballot. James Godbout, City Clerk Eileen Sherman said recall supporters DeHart, City Attorney Angelo Plakas could have stood on public sidewalks and Mayor Willia^n Wild, accusing — off of school property — to,collect them of impeding^ recall effort. their signatures. A recall group called Save Our DeHart acknowledged that she Neighborhood hopes to oust explained the school district policy to Godbout, Wild and council members recall supporters, and she added, "I PHOTOS BY TOM HAWLEY I STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Michael Kehrer, Bill Johnson and don't set school policy." Mayor William Wild gives Santa Clans the key to the city and hearts of Westland youngsters as part of the ceremony. Dewey Reeves for supporting a §35 DeWitt also has argued that cer­ million senior citizen village on Joy tain city rules, such as limiting public Road east of Newburgh. The group speaking at meetings, shouldn't be claims the proposed development, enforced because the recall effort, in including a three-story apartment her opinion, will not officially become BY DARRELLCLEM building, is too massive for a neigh­ a "campaign" unless the signatures OBSERVER STAFF WRITER borhood long defined by single-fam­ are collected and the issue is headed ily homes. for a ballot question. Westland mother Trina Manning and 6-year-old daugh­ DeWitt indicated this week that Godbout, however, said Plakas has ter Mya braved bone-chilling weather Monday evening recall supporters had hoped to collect indicated that a petition drive does to attend their first petition signatures outside of school amount to campaigning. Either way, Find more photos of the city's annual Christmas tree-lighting polling places on Nov. 4, but she said the city is asking for an opinion from tree lighting ceremony in a photo gai- ceremony on City Hall's city officials warned the group that it the state Attorney General's Office to lery on the Westland Observer home front lawn, an annual couldn't legally circulate petitions on clarify the issues. page at www.hometown I ife.com. event that formally ush­ school property. City officials have previously ers in this community's DeWitt said "we will never know said that there doesn't appear to be holiday season. now" whether the group could have widespread support for a recall, but Mya was a child of few words, although she did say she collected the 6,818 signatures it needs DeWitt and others had indicated wanted a trendy Bratz Doll for Christmas, but Manning against each recall target. She said that they believed they could collect said she received an early gift-when the price of gasoline actions by city officials "cut us off at the signatures they need to place the fell sharply and helped out her holiday budget. the knees." issue on a ballot. "That's a good Christmas present for everybody," Winner of the 'What Christmas Means to Me' essay contest Danielle She also accused Godbout of try­ Manning said, adding that she was going to have to curb Deel, 8, a third-grader at Hamilton Elementary, smiles as Deputy ing to stifle public comment during [email protected] I (734) 953-2110 Mayor Courtney Conover reads her essay. Behind them is Mayor Please see SANTA, kl William Wild.

BY SUE MASON if at all, that they have a strong case." Trustee William Gabriel. Maxwell OBSERVER STAFF WRITER The hearing will before Chief Judge had planned to file that language on William J. Gioyan who handles such Monday, but decided to wait until Two Wayne-Westland school board appeals, according to Canady. He tomorrow. members will be in Wayne County believes the judge will make a ruling She said the signature drive had Circuit Court on Friday to challenge "then and there." a slow start, but it's "now getting up the language being used on recall "If he delays his ruling, we will ask there" in collecting the necessary petitions circulating in the district. for some type of stay or preliminary 6,012 valid signatures the Wayne "The question is whether or not the injunction to prevent them from col­ County clerk says they need to force petitions are adequate under law in lecting signatures, but I don't expect a recall election. The number of sig­ terms of clarity," said attorney Alan well have to do that," Canady added. natures needed for each school board Canady who is representing school The recall language that was member is tied to the percentage of board President Martha Pitsenbarger approved by the commission states votes cast in the last gubernatorial and Vice President Skip Monit. "There that Pitsenbarger and Monit on Oct. election. was a split vote on the (elections) 7 voted in favor of adopting hear­ Maxwell added that organizers have MIKEQUILLWAN commission and we believe we have a ing procedures "concerning the ille­ five communities in the district— credible argument." gal withholding of services by the Wayne, Westland, Inkster, Romulus The Wayne County Elections WWEA (Wayne-Westland Education and Canton — "covered" for collecting Bipartisan support Commission voted 2-1 on Nov. 7 to Association) or any of its members," a signatures. approve recall petition language sub­ reference to a four-day strike in early "We're not having any problems get­ Former Michigan governor William Milliken (center) with Senate Majority Leader Mike mitted by Wayne resident Shawnn October by the district's teachers. ting them," Maxwell said. "Certain-peo­ Bishop, R-Rochester (left) and House Speaker Andy Dillon, D-Redford, at the Michigan Maxwell. If the language holds up in court, ple aren't aware of the issue and don't Political History Society's tribute dinner for the governor at Livonia's Laurel Manor "I'm not surprised by the appeal, it will be the same language that want to sign, but others are and do." Tuesday. Milliken had high praise for President-elect Barack Obama and offered Mqnit said he would and he sticks to will be used in seeking recall of optimism about the troubled economy. See story and more photos, Page A3. his word," Maxwell said. "I don't know, board Secretary Cindy Schofield and [email protected] | (734) 953-2112

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Decoration contest more information, call Graham Warm Hearts 'shower' at (734) 718-5705 or online at Westland City Council James www.myspace.com/onehotcrop. Godbout has announced the For an expanded version of For more information on the city's Christmas decoration Around Westland, visit our online Westland Jaycees, please call contest. Anyone who wants edition at hometownlife.com and (734) 226-0400 or visit the moms. moms"tO" their home or a neighbor's home click on the Westland home page. club's Web site at www.west- considered for prizes should con­ landjaycees.org. BYDARRELLCLEM tact the Westland City Clerk's OBSERVER STAFF WRITER Office by Dec. 1 by calling (734) more information or to make a Book sale 467-3191- Winners will receive blood donation appointment, The Friends of the William P. Small gifts can make a big dif­ a plaque and other recognition call (734) 326-6123. The library Faust Public Library will hold ference for pregnant women or during a Westland City Council is at 6123 Central City Parkway their last used book sale of the young mothers who lack basic meeting in December. between Ford and Warren roads year Friday-Sunday, Nov. 21-23, necessities — and who in some at the library, 6123 Central City cases are living in homeless Historic holiday Scrapbooking benefit Parkway, north of Ford. The sale shelters as they struggle to find a The public is invited to visit The Westland Jaycees will will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday new path. the city's historic Octagon hold a scrapbooking event 10 and Saturday with a bag sale That's where Warm Hearts, House 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, noon-4 p.m. Sunday. For more a nonprofit group of volun­ 13, to enjoy refreshments and at the at the Bailey Recreation information, call (734) 326- teers from Westland, Redford, see Santa Claus. Cameras may Center behind Westland City 6123. Plymouth, Wayne and other be brought along. The house is Hall on Ford west of Wayne communities, comes in. located at the Westland Historic Road. The event will help raise Card parties For four years now, Warm Village Park.on Wayne between funds to purchase a defibrillator Ss. Simon and Jude Church Hearts has solicited donations Marquette and Cherry Hill. The for the Bailey Center. will hold a holiday card party of blankets, bibs, baby wipes, historic museum on the same Lisa Graham, a Creative 6:30-10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, at shampoo, parenting magazines, Stuffed animals are among the presents that a local organization, Warm site will be open 1-4 p.m. that Memories consultant from the church, 32500 Palmer, east children's books and other items Hearts, gives to pregnant women or new mothers. day. Westland, will be on hand of Venoy, Westland. There will that are given to needy mothers to help with all things photo be door prizes, 50/50 raffles, during one large baby shower Warm Hearts also had prize local businesses and individual Blood drives related - from organizing photos light meals and snacks. Bring hosted at the Westland-based drawings for larger gifts like donors, and Sharp said the The Wayne-WestJand Federal and memorabilia to preserving your friends and play cards and Salvation Army. strollers and baby clothes. recent baby shower was made Credit Union will hold an memories in scrapbooks (both games of your choice. Tickets "We're trying to warm the Moreover, the organization a success with help from places American Cross blood drive 11 traditional and digital versions) cost $8 and will be available at body, warm the spirit and make brought in special speakers like Buffalo Wild Wings of a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov, 21, at or displaying them in your home. the door. Proceeds will go to the a difference in the world," said to talk with the women about Novi, Marquis Food Service of its office at 500 S. Wayne Road Cost for One Hot Crop is $20 church building fund. Warm Hearts organizer Carol issues like budgeting, self-esteem Westland and students from south of Cherry Hill, Westland. and includes lots of table space The church also will hold a Sharp of Westland. and helping babies sleep safely. the Wayne-Westland school To schedule an appointment, call and uninterrupted time to work Breast Cancer Awareness and The group recently sponsored And, Sharp said that as the district's William D. Ford Career Jenny Hale at (734) 721-5700. on your projects, a fantastic Card Party 1-4 p.m. Sunday, its latest baby shower for 40 holiday season approaches, the Technical Center. Walk-ins welcome. goodie bag, snacks, lunch, tons Dec. 7- Tickets for the smoke free pregnant women or new moth­ organization also has geared up In all, Warm Hearts has about The William P. Faust Public of ideas and much more. All event are $8. There will be table ers from age 16 into their 30s, once again to donate stuffed ani­ 20 volunteers, and it could use Library is sponsoring a Red attendees will receive a free gift prizes, 50/50 and door prizes. providing them with gifts and mals with matching children's more. To help or to find out what Cross Blood Drive 10 a.m. to 5 just for stopping by. For tickets or reservations, call words of encouragement dur­ books, along with items like kind of donations the group p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26. For To register for the crop or for (734) 722-1343. ing a time of need. The presents toothbrushes, to some of the needs, call Carol Sharp at ¢734) came in handmade tote bags Salvatiqn Army locations in 595-8305. made by Warm Hearts volun­ Detroit. teers. Warm Hearts gets help from dclemHhometownlife.com I (734)953-2110 tion of Silent Night by saxo­ brought help for families in SANTA phonist Steven Thomas, a new need. It included a canned- PAGE Al Christmas story read by local good drive, which is con­ author Nancy Spinelle, a holi­ tinuing at City Hall, and day sing-along led by the St. Salvation Army bell ringers Franklin drum major to perform her holiday spending before Damian Elementary School stood outside to collect money she got some relief at the gas Choir, and the arrival of Santa for a holiday season that is pump. "We were looking at Claus. expected to bring an uptick nothing." Eight-year-old Danielle \ in calls for help, due to.the in national halftime show A crowd gathered in front Deel, a third-grader at ; increasing number of people of City Hall for what Mayor Hamilton Elementary Schbol, who have lost their jobs and BY REBECCA JONES Michigan performing Jan. 3 at a leader earlier this year when William Wild called "one had her moment in the spot­ their homes. OBSERVER STAFF WRITER the Alamodome in San Antonio. she was out with health issues. of the great traditions" of light after winning a city- On a lighter note, the The U.S. Army All-American "We're thrilled for him to get Westland. City officials this sponsored essay contest fpr event culminated with color­ Franklin Marching Band Bowl features the nation's top 90 this opportunity," she said. year moved the ceremony What Christmas Means to Me. ful lights being switched on drum major Brian Haw was high school football players in an In another boost for the band, from December to November Aside from the typical fare of to illuminate the City Hall chosen as one of the 97 members East vs. West showdown telecast Jasin was named outstand­ to avoid what has often been a getting gifts and enjoyirig a grounds, and children had an to perform in the U.S. Army All- live on NBC. (In the eight years ing educator of the year by the teeth-chattering experience. family dinner, Danielle wrote opportunity to go next door to American Bowl halftime show the game has been played, both Michigan Competitive Band That didn't work. The cold that she is getting a special Fire Station No. 1 to visit with early next year. teams are tied with four victo­ Association earlier this month. weather simply moved, too, present this year — a new Santa and enjoy treats. Haw, a senior who wants to ries each.) In addition to marching band, but it didn't stop the crowd baby brother. become a music teacher, will Last year, the marching band Haw performs with the sym­ from enjoying a stirring rendi­ This year's ceremonv also dc!snShcrn2t.3wn!:fe.;orr. | ;734) 953-2110 join nine other musicians from was formed. phonic and jazz bands and is Haw, a baritone player, was helping to organize the district- nominated by his music teacher, level solo'and ensemble through CHARITY Kristi Jasin. 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BY HUGH GALLAGHER ferent backgrounds but were OBSERVER STAFF WRITER both inspired by their fathers to become public servants. Kelley praised Milliken's polit­ TAiesday night at Livonia's PHOTOS BY MIKE OUILUNAN Laurel Manor was like a high ical courage. school reunion for politicians "He actually led a battle to Former governor William Milliken chats with longtime Attorney General Frank Kelley at the tribute dinner for Milliken Tuesday. Kelley was one of the speakers. and political journalists. raise Michigan's taxes .that They had come to honor all economists agreed were Former Milliken aides Keith optimism and hope in this Milliken was critical of the considered an asset," he said. William Milliken, Michigan's needed at the time," Kelley Molin, Joyce Braithwaite- nation tonight. That optimism partisanship in state govern­ But he said he is optimistic longest-serving governor, who said. "He raised taxes, that Brickley and Bill Rustem stems directly from our recent ment and what he called polit­ that the recent elections are a has come to symbolize civility, takes courage and if you don't offered their views of the man national election. I believe it ical pandering at a time when sign that progressive politics. bipartisanship and devotion to believe me, ask Andy Dillon." who has come to symbolize was a great day for our coun­ the state's services are being Milliken attended the din­ public service. But Kelley, too, spotlighted moderate Republicanism in try and the world that we severely cut. He laid some ner with his wife Helen. Milliken, 86, who served Milliken's personality. Michigan. elected a man of the caliber of blame on term limits. from 1969 to 1982, was hon­ "He was always even-handed Rustem said Milliken was Barack Obama to be our next "I know of no other line of [email protected] ored by the Michigan Political and a perfect gentleman in a Republican of another era, president." work where inexperience is (734) 953-2149 History Society. Previous hon- relations with others, and he in the heritage of Abraham He said he is impressed by orees were longtime Attorney trusted the opposition party Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt how Obama ran his campaign General Frank Kelley, for­ and treated the opposition and Dwight Eisenhower. and the deliberate approach mer House Co-Speaker Paul with fairness," Kelley said. Milliken was in strong voice, he is taking in forming his Hillegonds and former Gov. Former Republican belying his years, and offered administration. James Blanchard. Party chairman William some strong views on today's "tbelieve he will be a presi­ Politicians and journal­ McLaughlin called Milliken political landscape. dent who will see beyond pure $500 Counterlop*, ists from the Milliken era "the best candidate in the He praised the Michigan partisanship and appeal to our exchanged handshakes, hugs nation to work with on the Political History Society, highest natures," he said. "As a 50% SAVINGS and laughs as they caught up Republican side," especially which was formed 15 years ago Republican, I am glad we have Itif** '" *•- on lost time and reminisced in 1974 in the midst of the to preserve Michigan's politi­ made this, incredible move at OR MORE! about their days in Lansing. Watergate scandal. cal history. this time in our history." 1 J The formal presentations David Baker Lewis spoke "The society's efforts are He remembered his rela­ combined some mild roasting about the special relationship helping foster a greater under­ tionship with Coleman Young ^ : FREE ESTIMATES with heartfelt tributes to the between Milliken and Detroit standing and perspective on warmly. man admired as much for his Mayor Coleman Young. He what has happened in the past "We had our differences to cabinet clinic demeanor as his progressive said there was a common and what is happening now in be sure. They could be intense The tedder in Cuhinct Rrttcing at times, but we were able to Republican politics. wisdom that Republican gov­ the field of public policy," he West 734-421-8151 "Bill Milliken represents ernors and Democratic big said. resolve them and retain civil­ Milliken reminded the ity and mutual respect," he 751-1343 civility in government and he city mayors would always be Joe Gannon was in fact the most civil of at odds. audience that his last year in said. We're recommended www.cabinetclinic, individuals, he would listen to "William Milliken shattered office was also a time of severe He said when Young used a by Joe Gannon * Limited time offer-5Q sq.ft. rmn with m-a- both sides," said former U.S. that stereotype as he did many recession. particularly offensive 12-let- Rep. Joe Schwarz prior to the others," Lewis said. "Relations "Those were very difficult ter word to describe him, the presentation. 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Christmas is still more than a month away, but in some stores it was the holiday season well before Halloween. Retailers are bracing for what the National Retail Federation is predicting will be the worst holiday 1 shopping season in six years. \ But as shoppers scale back on their purchases this Christmas season, there's one thing they need to do more: Put money in the Salvation Army's Red Kettles. The bell ringing campaign literally kicked off last week at Laurel Park Place with the help of the Radio •r -• 1 r \ City Rockettes. The Salvation Army's goal for Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties is $8.5 million. The Salvation Army uses 83 cents of every dollar ---1 * \ raised to provide direct services to people in need every day of the year. And the need is greater than ever. The ' ------•>'•••.' Wayne-Westland Corps which serves Wayne, Westland, Inkster and Romulus, will help 600 families this holi­ day season. It hopes to raise $130,000 to help families i that are in desperate need of assistance. So the Salvation Army has two wishes this holiday *>-

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FROM THE WEB Community Living Services Here is a sampling of comments posted on polyglotl947 wrote: our Web site atwww.hometownlife.com: .Three cheers for the parents/citizens devot­ ed to the issues of the Wayne-Westland School • Regarding our editorial urging the leg­ Board members! They continue to speak as a turning dreams into reality islature to act on a smoking ban in public voice for the voiceless, children of the district places: shoved into cramped classrooms. jfhen you think of housing lately... well, it dream come true." bigcmg wrote: If Board members are giving approval to the ' has been just plain depressing. Just 30 years ago these same individuals were There should not be a complete ban on superintendent's salary without looking at the Those of us fortunate to own ahome warehoused out of sight and often out of mind, smoking. Smokers and non-smokers should dollar amounts (a real shame), it is no wonder are watching the value drop like a rock. And far at a great fiscal and moral cost, in vile, inhu­ be able to choose where they want to go to eat that all the other non-essential beautification too many Michiganians and Americans are los­ mane and costly state institutions. shop or hang out. projects sail right through the approval of the ing their homes to foreclosure These homes are monuments to how far we Working environments are different but board. No one is keeping an eye on the purse at a rate that is unmatched have come as a society in treating our fellow they should be able to smoke at least in a sec­ strings. or unseen since the Great man. And it also shows how Liberty Hill, by tion for smokers only. Is it not the primary role of a school board Depression. leveraging federal, state and local resources, But hey, let's not forget the helmet and seat to be vigilant and observant on how money Michigan has been leading the worked in partnership with such progressive belt laws to should they also get to make the is being spent? If these Board members are parade of the economic death leaders as Ficano and Mayors William Wild of choice for us? just rubber stamping all the decisions, who is march for longer than other Westland and Hilliard Hampton Jr. of Inkster What about abortion? watching out for fraud or mismanagement? parts of the country, but it seems Mayor Wild captured the excitement of vbarra wrote: It should go without saying that if you run everyone else is catching up the day when he said, "It is great to see new Ban Smoking in Public places, absolutely! for school board, you will keep a keen eye on Tom Watkins quickly. Yet, like the guy com­ homes and new people coming to our commu­ Any place funded by taxpayer dollars. Ban the hired members of the administration, to plaining about not being able to nity to add value and take part in all the great Smoking at privately owned and funded make sure that they are not over-stepping the afford a new pair of shoes until attributes Westland has to offer our citizens." businesses, absolutely Not! We still have the boundaries of their jobs. seeing the man with no feet, I feel lucky to still Wild's director of Housing and Community freedom of choice in this country to patron­ Obama speaks about change. Let's bring have my home, health care and income. Development, Joanne Inglis, added, "It is great ize or not patronize privately owned busi­ change to WWCSD! Attending a ribbon cutting ceremony of a new to partner with Community Living Services, the nesses based on the products and services house being built to provide a home for people ARC and Liberty Hill to build quality homes for they provide. If you don't like smoking I'm • Regarding the city using nearly $2.1 mil­ with disabilities snapped me out of my funk. The people." fine with that and individuals have the free­ lion in new federal dollars to demolish or opening of a new home that will provide people Jim Dehem and I worked together in the late dom of choice "Not" to enter any place they renovate dilapidated homes and build new with disabilities the opportunity for greater 1970s and early 1980s, helping to break down find objectionable. The same could be said for housing in the Norwayne subdivision: hope and dignity was a burst of sunshine on an the barriers of discrimination by moving people workers, if they don't like smoking workplac­ redbudfarm wrote: overcast gray day. It was a grand reminder that with developmental disabilities back into their es, don't apply for the jobs. At what point did I think this is a great idea, especially for in spite of all the challenges at the national and communities. Having sons and daughters, broth­ privately owned businesses become "Public the surrounding areas, where property val­ state level, there are good things happening in ers and sisters, that were "wards of the state" Places" anyhow. Legislating behavior is at best ues declined because of the association to our communities every day. return to their community is like watching the a slippery slope and should be avoided lest we Norwayne. This is an area that could be a fan­ Homes like the one recently opened in words of our Constitution where all people were find ourselves with fewer freedoms then the tastic area to raise a family. However, I have Westland and celebrated with a ribbon cut­ free to "pursue, life, liberty and the pursuit of communists. To say that businesses in Canada not heard mention of the crime in this area. ting ceremony have also opened throughout happiness" leap from concept to reality. were not adversely effected by the no smoking This is another problem that the city has to be the metro area. They have opened in Plymouth, Watching the smile on Jim Dehem's face as ban several years ago is misleading. Why is it aggressive with. If the city does not get a grip Canton, Livonia, Garden City, Redford, men and women he knew, and that were institu­ that a casino closed down and 8 of 12 bingo on the crime in all of Westland, we will be Birmingham, Bloomfield, Southfield, Novi, tionalized as teens and young adults, gathered halls were put out of business as a result of doomed. Maybe we should have more neigh­ Northville, Detroit and Dearborn. to celebrate the freedom of a new home for their their fine legislation? borhood watch groups. Anyway, I still love Liberty Hill Housing corporation, ably led by friends was like a floodlight illuminating the joy jmckinney wrote: Westland, and think its the best place to live. its Executive Director Peggy Frankie, is a sub­ of the day. Dehem exclaimed, "This is another As much as I hate to say it, I have to agree sidiary of Community Living Services under the - freedom step fof people with disabilities." with vbarra. And, yes, seat belts and helmets • Regarding singer/activist Harry Belafonte direction of Jim Dehem. Both organizations are While the homes maybe brick and mortar to should be a choice. Since when does the gov­ being the keynote speaker at the American headquartered in Wayne. With vision, drive and some, they represent a Neil Armstrong moment ernment have the right to make choices for Civil Liberties of Michigan Annual Dinner leadership, this dynamic duo has turned dreams "One small step for man, one giant step for man­ me or anyone else? As a parent I don't make Saturday of people with disabilities living in our commu­ kind" to those that once suffered the indignities decisions for my children who are all over 21 ess796 wrote: nities into a reality. of being incarcerated in state mental health and neither did my parents. When you own a Ironic for the ACLU to honor someone who Yet, both Frankie and Dehem are quick to facilities and nursing centers. business, you should make the choices. When has repeatedly given visible and vocal support point out that every home that opens is the result There is much to give thanks for that takes you get in a car or on a bike, you should be to Hugo Chavez, the dictator of Venezuela, of teamwork and a cooperative community place throughout the beautiful hometown com­ worrying about driving defensively and not who has systematically eroded civil liberties spirit and determination from their partners munities that we all call home. Yes, "Home about what to do when you have an accident. in that nation and is an avowed enemy of the in federal, state and local governments as well Sweet Home!" Seats belts and helmets can protect you and United States. as nonprofit agencies. Dehem praised Wayne they can also cause death or more serious Belafonte's about as far left as they come. County Executive Robert Ficano, the Detroit- Tom Watkins is an education and business consultant. He injuries. It all depends on the accident. They The ACLU certainly isn't doing itself any Wayne County Community Mental Health served the state as: superintendent of schools, 2001-05, shouldn't have happened to begin wit, but favors here from my point of view. Board, and local mayors and city councils that, Mental Health director, 1986-90 and a member of the Wayne since were human and not robots accidents dodger am wrote: together with local affiliates of the Association County Charter Commission, 1980-82. He can be reached at do happen. The main point being it should be "recently added two priority areas: Religion of Retarded Citizens (ARC), made "another [email protected]. a choice. And to bigcmg, you're right. They Values" should be able to go where they want, but they Basically they're out to oppress Christianity shouldn't be able to tell a business owner if any way they can. It's happening in schools all * 1*1 ^¾ they can allow smoking or not. If they don't over the country. What happened to the 1st like it, they don't have to enter. By the way, I'm amendment protecting our religious views? *' • i IF PI r ;.•**-"•* a non-smoker. "and the Michigan Racial Economic Justice -M> 1 Initiative" S Regarding citizens' comments made at More Barack socialism. Let's give money to the November Wayne-We stland school board poor minorities who didn't earn it because we meeting: want to feel good about ourselves.

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Last week, Lutheran High Westland's volleyball team won a regional championship for the first time in school history. But now there's bigger fish The Oakland to fry, especially after the University women's Warriors knocked off Adrian volleyball program Lenawee Christian, 3-0, in received NCAA a Class D state quarterfi­ National Letters of nal Tuesday night at Saline Intent during the early ,,...,.,.... Washtenaw signing period includ­ VOLLEYBALL Christian. ing 6-foot Westland Bolstered John Glenn middle by their 25-19,25-13 and 25-15 blocker victory against the Cougars PHOTOS BY TOM HAWLEV STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Bnt- ¢27-13-5), the No. 2-ranked Churchill's Lindsey Graciak (from left), Taylor Kerr, Kathryn Krupsky, Katie Matz and Jessica Stroud react after the final point following Tuesday's Class A tany Warriors ¢45-5-5) need only quarterfinal victory over Carieton Airport. A Hol­ handle sixth-ranked Pellston brook. (46-8-6) in Fridays 2 p.m. Hol­ Class D semifinal in Battle brook Creek to have a crack at the will be state title Saturday morning. joined One of Lutheran Westland's holbrook by big guns Tuesday, senior out­ Allison side hitter Be'cca Refenes, is Kirk, a 5-6 libero from feeling pretty good about what Bloomington (111.) H.S. her team can accomplish in and 5-11 outside hit­ Battle Creek. ter Meghan Bray of "I think clinching against Churchill buzzes Airport in state quarterfinal triumph Naperville (111.) Central them in three is definitely . H.S. going to give us confidence BY BRAD EMONS "I don't think it was one of Holbrook is a three- going in to Friday," said OBSERVER STAFF WRITER our better games, but we played time All-Conference Refenes, who tallied 17 kills well enough to get through this," and All-Observer selec­ and six digs Tuesday. Carieton Airport volleyball fans Churchill coach Mark Grenier tion. She registered 313 Refenes also was part of the donned black T-shirts with the said. "It shows our depth and that total kills this season match-clinching point at the inscription on the backs: "Airport our kids can do a variety of things ¢3.8 per game) and end of Game 3. Hit List, Who's Next?" despite the mistakes and the is a two-time Glenn Senior Hbero Abi Gieschen But instead, it was the Jets who errors." MVP. She also earned (l9-of-21 in serve-receive, 11 got grounded in Tuesday's Class A Airport couldn't hold a 16-12 Division 1 All-Region service points) reeled off eight quarterfinal at Novi — by Livonia lead in the first set, The Jets then 18 honors twice. points from the service stripe Churchill. fell behind 22-18 when Taylor Kerr Holbrook also plays to wrap up the night's action. The Chargers are back in the — sporting a nice shiner over her basketball and Softball But on the 25th point, it was Final Four and hope to duplicate right eye — served three straight for the Rockets. Refenes who stretched along their 2006 winter season state aces, but regrouped and pulled to "In Brittany we saw the left sideline to keep play championship run following a within one, 24-23, before Nalecz tremendous physical going. 25-23, 25-23, 25-23 triumph over closed it out with a kill. potential," OU coach Airport. Churchill led 21-15 in the second Rob Beam said. "While THE CLINCHER Churchill, 49-3 overall, will set, but Airport charged back and she is new to high level Hammering home the win­ take on 63-6 Jenison in a Class A cut the deficit to 24-23 on one volleyball, she has ning point — and touching off semifinal matchup beginning at of Jordan Erz's 15 kills. But Yetts the right tools to be a a wild celebration on the floor, 5:30 p.m. Friday at Battle Creek's answered with the set-winner to major contributor at with an impressive group of Kellogg Center. Jenison advanced put the Chargers up 2-0. the Division 1 level. She Lutheran Westland fans mak­ by eliminating highly regarded In the third set, Churchill Ted is a powerful jumper ing the trek to Saline — was East Kentwood in five games. 19-16, but the Jets again refused and hits a heavy ball. senior middle hitter Katey Airport, a Class B state semi- to run out of fuel before making "During the recruit­ Ramthun (12 kills, nine service finalist a year ago, bowed out it 24-23, only to put up an errant ing process what set points). Teeing it up nicely was with a 48-8 record. The Jets had serve out-of-bounds to end the. her apart for us was her senior setter Lauren Gieschen their chances in each of the three match. personality. She has the (29 assists). games, but Churchill was able to "(Coach) Barb (Kohn) does a strength of character, "We don't want the ball to hit cash in on critical points when great job at Airport. I've known loves to play, and a the floor, we want to win more called upon. her for years," Grenier said. "We strong work ethic. She than any other team on the Once again, the Chargers used went with a slightly different has a very bright future other side," Refenes said about their trademark balanced offen­ blocking scheme setup and we as a Golden Grizzly." the extra effort that yielded the sive attack led by senior Kristen made some defensive adjustments, clinching point. "I think that Nalecz's 10 kills. Junior Sarah and fortunately it worked out Swartz honored definitely shows with the way Suppelsa added nine, while senior well." Hillsdale College we hustled." Katie Matz and junior Cierra Yetts Churchill's inconsistent hitting senior offensive Moments after the Warriors Churchill's Katie Matz 01) and Jessica Stroud (13) go up for the block contributed seven apiece. Senior throughout the night was saved by guard Josiah Swartz in Tuesday's Class A quarterfinal match against Carieton Airport. Right Jessica Stroud also had five kills (Westland John Piease see LUTHERAN, B3 behind the two blockers is teammate Kristy DeClercq. and two blocks. Please see CHURCHILL, B3 Glenn) recently earned All-Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference honorable mention honors in foot­ ball. Revamped Spartans' offensive line spurs playoff run Swartz also earned the team's prestigious BY BRAD EMONS "It's been a work in progress," said Stevenson is averaging 34.6 points Howard "Champ" OBSERVER STAFF WRITER Stevenson coach Tim Gabel, whose per game. And it's been done with six Messenger Award, Division 1; Livonia Stevenson (10-2) vs. Rockford team takes on 11-1 Rockford in a new starters up front. which recognizes achievement on the OH). • They've remained virtually 10:30 a.m. matchup Saturday at Seniors Zac Whalen and Andrew anonymous throughout Livonia Michigan State's Spartan Stadium. Nelson, the most experienced of the field and character off Dlytsjon 2: Muskegon (12-0) vs. Davison {9-3). Stevenson's football regular season "We've juggled things around — even group, rotated practice reps last year the field. When: 10:30 a.m. (Division 1); 1 p.m. (Division 2), and playoff run. the last two weeks." with the first-teamers. The Canton resident Saturday, Nov. 22. But a rebuilt offensive line is one While players like Austin White, "They showed a lot of potential, was a three-year start­ Where: Michigan State's Spartan Stadium. of the reasons why the 10-2 Spartans Wade Stahl and Jacob Gudeman but there were some people that er on the offensive line Tickets: $7 per session. are returning to the state semifinals grab most of the headlines as play- played ahead of them and there was for the Chargers, who State finals at Ford Field: Division 2 (1 p.m. and one win away from heading back makers for the Spartans, jersey Nos. no way they were going to beat out • finished 7-4 overall Saturday, Nov. 28); Division 1 (1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29). to the Division 1 finals at Detroit's 55,58,76,77,78 and 86 have toiled this season and 6-4 in Ford Field. in relative obscurity. Please see SPARTANS, B3 the GLIAC.

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BY BRAD EMONS COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL Grand OBSERVER STAFF WRITER The Madonna University fast tempo, we're tough to 1 BY BRAD EMONS ,,1 this year our goal is to win the play-on women's volleyball team stop." OBSERVER STAFF WRITER "s game and go to California. proved to be clutch on the MU and Tech.split two *' f "We've played two of our better games road Saturday, earning its matches and eight sets Doron Drai is usually Madonna late in the season. We were focused more seventh straight trip to the during the regular season, University's set-up man. today on the details. Defensively we've NAIA Nationals. but the Warriors got the But the senior midfielder from Kfar- s ** been a sloppy team at times this season. Wolverine-Hoosier home court determined by Yona, Isreal also showed he's also t *%* We needed to do a better job of eliminat­ Athletic Conference tiebreaker criteria based adept at putting the ball in the net as ? ing opportunities, and we did a very good Player of the Year Lubovj on total points in the two the Crusaders advanced to the NAIA job of that today." Tihomirova finished with matches (186-185). men's soccer nationals for the second Drai, who played one season at Oakland a game-high 23 kills, The Crusaders, ranked straight year with a 2-0 victory Saturday 'I University before transferring to MU, is while Mary McGinnis and No. 11 in the latest NAIA afternoon over Aquinas College in the •fc. making his senior year a special one. WhitneyTuelling added poll, dominated the first Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference n- "Big players play in big games," Scicluna 11 each as the Crusaders two sets before Tech rallied finals held at Livonia Churchill H.S. said. "He's been rewarded with Offensive earned their 11th national in the third. MU had match MIT, now 16-2 overall, advances to 1 ft- . Player of the Year and today was a classic appearance with a 25-16, point and a three-point the 32-team field and will face Midwest MADONNA SPORTS INFORMATION example. That's why he's gotten a lot of 25-12,19-25,28-26 triumph cushion in the fourth game Collegiate Conference tourney champion Madonna University junior midfielder Emitio support from around the conference, over host Indiana Tech. before the Warriors tied it Grand View (la.), 14-5-1 overall, begin­ Giorgi, shown earlier this season, helped spark "He was at Oakland University. Gary "We played so fast, so at24-all. ning at 1 p.m. Saturday at Churchill. the Crusaders to a win in the Wolverine-Hoosier Parsons (OU's coach) and I have and open awesome, it was our best "We had backs against Conditions were far from ideal with Athletic Conference tournament final. exchange and Doron kind of got lost in the match of season," said MU wall, had 24-21 lead in temperatures in the mid-30s, along with a shuffle. Madonna is blessed to get a guy coach Jerry Abraham, Game 4, and they came wet wintry mix of snow flurries and rain. faced only eight shot attempts, made two like him in the program. He's everything whose team improved to back," Abraham said. The match was switched from Livonia's key stops in the final 20 minutes to pre­ what Madonna wants in a player." 35-4 overall. "It was a great "There were a couple of con­ Greenmead Field to Churchill's artificial serve the shutout. Aquinas, which had shared the WHAC performance on the road. troversial calls. They (Tech) turf, and the Crusaders were up to the "It was a hard game, we knew it would regular season title with MUat 11-1, Our big hitters stepped up. ended up tying it and we elements as they outshot the Saints, 17-8. be wet and fast, but we were prepared bowed out at 14-6 overall. Saints goal­ The gym was packed, the didn't want them get to a Drai, who notched what proved to for that because we practiced on turf all keeper Ben Richardson kept it close band was playing, just a fifth game and give them all be the game-winning goal in the 32nd week," Drai said. "Everybody played their throughout facing 17 shots and making great atmosphere. It was the momentum." minute, had only scored one other goal best game of the year at the best time. eight saves. one of great games in MU MU was able to close out all season even though he assisted on - "This is a good reward for the second The finish was marred by a pair of red history." the match to earn its 12th nine others en route to WHAC Offensive year in a row. Last year we had great play­ cards (ejections) handed out in the final Amanda Koszela and WHAC title in school his­ Player of the Year honors. His shot ers, but this year we play more as a team. minute to Pichler, a junior defender, and Brynn Kerr (Livonia tory and earn an automatic through traffic was off a header to the left We possess the ball and we're able to play Saints forward Erich Jackson. Churchill/Schoolcraft bye into the national tour­ side of the box originally initiated on a real fast." Pichler, one of three Stevenson High . College) paced the ney, which starts Dec. 2 at play by Dan Pichler (Livonia Stevenson) If the 15th-seeded Crusaders win their starters on the MU squad (along with Crusaders' defense with 20 the Tyson Events Center and Mark Pikula. first-round match, they will take on the Keith Sied and Nick Dordeski), will have and 15 digs, respectively. in Sioux City, la. The MU's Victor Otieno then went top-shelf first-round winner of No. 2 seed Rio to sit out the NAIA Tournament opener. Setter Inta Grinvalds also Crusaders are 25-20 all- to score the all-important insurance goal Grande (Ohio) and Bethel (Ind.) College "It was almost a perfect game," Scicluna stood out in the win for MU time in the NAIA Nationals. with 24:21 remaining. Mike Ujkic took beginning at 11:30 a.m. (PST) Monday, said. "There was no reason for that to hap­ with 48 assist-to-kills. Indiana Tech, get­ the initial shot after a cross through the Dec. 1 at Fresno Pacific University (Calif.). pen at the end of the game. It was not the "Inta passed perfectly ting 13 kills from WHAC box by Jacob Rosiekto give the Crusaders "We're just not happy to get there this best decision to that problem, but none- - we attacked antenna to Freshman of the Year a two-goal cushion. time," MU coach Tino Scicluna said. "Last the-less, the players have to pay the conse­ antenna," Abraham said. Ashley Hamilton and 12 MU goalkeeper Anthony DeMarco, year we played a competitive game, but quences for their actions." "She set a masterful game. from Erika Stouder, fell She moved the ball around to 32-3 overall. The 19th- and set with a lot of strat­ ranked Warriors qualified egy- as at-large pick and will THE WEEK AHEAD "And we also got some travel this Saturday to face key blocks from Stephanie King (Tenn) in Bristol. PREP FOOTBALL Class D championship, 10 a.m. (Metro Invitational at Nov) Ice Arena) Navarro vs. N.Idaho,, 2 p.m. DIVISION 1 STATE SEMIFINALS Class C championship, noon. Stevenson vs. Grand Rapids CC, 5 p.m. Darton vs. Anne Arundel, 4:30 p.m. Parslow. We also had great Saturday, Nov. 21 Class A championship, 2 p.m. MEN'S COLLEGE SOCCER Schoolcraft vs. Chandler-Gilbert, 7:30 p.m. defensive effort. When we [email protected],net Stevenson (10-2) vs. Rockford (11-1) Class B championship, 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20 MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL play good defense with a (734) 953-2123 at MSU's Spartan Stadium, 10:30 a.m. GIRLS SWIMMING & DIVING (NJCAA Tourney Paradise Valley, Ariz.) Saturday, Nov. 22 GIRLS VOLLEYBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS South Suburban vs. San Jacinto, 11 a.m. Rochester JV at Schoolcraft, 2 p.m. STATE SEMIFINALS Friday, Nov. 21 CCBC-Essex vs. Mercer CC, 1:30 p.m. (Albion College Tournament) at Battle Creek's Kellogg Center Division 1 prelims at EMU, noon. Georgia Perimeter vs„Garden City, 4 p.m. • Madonna vs. Defiance (Ohio), 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21 Division 2 prelims at Holland, noon. Schoolcraft vs. Yavapai (Ariz.), 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23 CLASS D Saturday, Nov. 22 Saturday, Nov. 22 (Albion College Tournament) Lutheran Westland vs. Pellston, 2 p.m. Division 1 finals at EMU, noon. (NAIA Nationals-First Round) Madonna vs. Albion, 3 p.m. !,C. St. Phillip vs. B.C. Ail-Saints, 3:45 p.m. Division 2 prelims at Holland, noon. Madonna vs. Grand View (la.) WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Visit hometowfilife.com for daily CLASS A PREP HOCKEY at Churchill H.S.. 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22 Churchill vs Jenison, 5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21 WOMEN'S COLLEGE SOCCER (WHAC-MCC Challenge) G.P. North vs. B.H.Marian, 7:15 p.m. (Metro invitational at Novi Ice Arena) Thursday, Nov. 20 Indiana Wesleyan at Madonna, 5 p.m. updates of news, sports and photos Saturday, Nov. 22 Stevenson vs. Lake Orion, 2:30 p.m. (NJCAA Tourney at Chandler, Ariz.) 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Three points served up but we played hard. We did it the last couple of games. We by sophomore outside hitter in spurts, but just not consis­ had to be louder, more aggres­ PAGE B1 London Moore — the third PAGE B1 tent enough. With their con­ sive because we haven't played on a tip by junior Tenille stant pressure, we had to be to our potential." Marowelli (six kills, four digs) more consistent with what we Grenier said Matz is one of completed their victory, coach — gave the Cougars a lead, 8-7, some solid back row play. do. A lot of it was a matter of Churchill's unsung players this Kevin Wade had to ward off for the first time all night. Senior setter Kristy execution." season. a mob of happy Lutheran Wade promptly called a DeClercq finished with 22 The win was particularly sat­ "Matz is not a kid that will Westland fans. timeout and reminded his assist-to-kills, along with four isfying for Matz, who remem­ lead us in any statistical cat­ Wade is also the school's var­ team not to take anything for kills and two aces. bered all too well last fall's egory, but there's a reason why sity baseball coach and some granted. Senior libero Lindsey heartbreaking regional semifi­ she's our only six-rotation kid of his 2008 players swarmed "They got the lead and they Graciak had 11 digs, while nal loss at Novi to Milford. other than Lindsey Graciak," to congratulate him. were playing a little more sophomore Cory Urbats fin­ "I came into the game say­ the Churchill coach said. "She "I'm glad the kids came out inspired," he said. "We were ished with nine digs and seven ing you can't lose here twice sets, plays defense, passes and supported us tonight," starting to dink the ball, kind assists. in this gym," Matz said. "The and hits. There's a reason why Wade said. "When we did our of soft, and they were block­ Avery Bodenmiller contrib­ team was so united and if we we're here and it's because of baseball run (Class D finalist), & ing us. uted 11 kills for Airport, which played our hearts out, we felt Katie." students started getting excit­ >'**<* "We just talked about, moved up a class this season we could win it. We wanted to Churchill will once again be ed about it, too, and we started "1 'Relax, let's get some passes and did not lose a set this year go to Battle Creek and prove an underdog when it takes oh getting some fans. back for our setter and let's in the Huron League. we could win." Jenison. The Chargers were "A lot of those boys (in start swinging away again.'" "Every step is tougher and Yet it was a struggle in a similar situation in 2006

Tuesday's congratulatory ^- .V* That message gpt through, tougher," said Kohn, who is throughout the three games, against East Kentwood in the scene) are my baseball boys. as the Warriors soon regained in her 21st season at Airport. particularly when the 6-1 Erz semifinals and pulled off the They know what it's like to the lead and closed things out "Going from Class B to Class was in an attack mode on the upset in five games en route to have fan support, so they're <. i with Abi Gieschen's eight- A — it's the speed of the game front row. the state title. excited to be here, too." point run. and the swings are harder. "Their middle hitter (Erz) - "It's an honor and a privi­ Several players were fea­ Across the front row they has that shst," Matz said. "We lege to get to where we're at," GETTING IT STARTED tured during that string, dem­ (Churchill) were swinging practiced against it, but we Grenier said. "It has to be From the first serve of the onstrating the Warriors' total hard. just struggled. someone who does it, so why night, the Warriors had an JOHN STORMZAND[STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER team effort. "We did not play our best, "We haven't played like that not us?" edge on the Cougars because Lutheran Westland senior libero Lauren Gieschen set lip two of crisp passing and power Abi Gieschen, shown in a regional kills apiece by Yankee and slams. semifinal victory over Birmingham Ramthun, while junior outside to send him down (to JV). He ing just under 15, are coming Lutheran Westland led all Roeper, had three digs and served hitter Emilie Freeman deliv­ hasn't played like a sophomore. off a 24-8 regional win over the way through the first two 11 points in Tuesday's Class D ered a block for another. PAGE B1 He's just played better and Hartland. games and Wade didn't dis­ quarterfinal win over Adrian better." Rockford's offense has been count the importance of doing Lenawee Christian. EXPERIENCE COUNTS David Bogart, a 5-10,241- described by some scouts as that. Wade said the way the those seniors we had last year," pound junior, has adapted well "wings and things." "I don't think Lenawee mance," Refenes said. "I was Warriors reacted to whatever Gabel said. "It was all about to his new role as the Spartans5 Stevenson's defense will Christian's bad by any means," getting stuff blocked. But they obstacles they faced Tuesday off-season dedication and center. have to prepare for "everything Wade said. "We just built a (teammates) just picked it up, should hold them in good they've stepped in like veter­ "He never played the posi­ but the kitchen sink." lead and that gave us confi­ my whole team just picked me stead for Friday's test. '' ans." tion before, but he's played "They run an enormous dence. It could have been the up and I was fine after that." "Even though we've faced a Whalen, who stands 6 feet, 1 great," the Stevenson coach amount of formations and other way around had they A four-point service run little adversity here and there, inch, and weighs 229 pounds, said. "He's been a pleasant plays," Gabel said. "It began built the lead." opening up Game 2, by we've never panicked," Wade started the season at tackle, surprise." as a wing-T (formation), but In Game 1, the Warriors Ramthun, set the tone for the said. "And that's just a testa­ but during Stevenson's playoff Meanwhile, junior Jordan El- they're extremely creative. registered back-to-back early easiest win of the night. ment to the leadership of the run has moved over to guard. Sabeh (6-4,188) starts at both They can run spread, a lot of points on tips by Refenes and The Warriors enjoyed three- seniors and the experience that Nelson (6-3,254) anchors tight end and defensive end. variations out of the wing. opened up a 9-5 lead follow­ point stints by Yankee and we have." one tackle slot opposite junior "He's a good blocker, a guy They'll run a one-back, a pro- ing a three-point service run Refenes along with junior Lenawee Christian coach Joe Swingle (6-3,211), who got who goes both ways and has set and three backs with a (including an ace) by senior defensive setter Nicole Zehel's Sue Howard, hoping to steer the call recently when Gabel been solid right from the tight-T like Canton." outside hitter Allyson Yankee four-point run (including two the Cougars toward their first decided to use senior Kyle start," Gabel said. Aaron Kwekel is the Rams' (six kills). aces) to make it 24-13. Zehel state championship in five Hobbins (6-0,194) exclusively lead back, but he went down An ace by Gieschen finished contributed seven service points years, said her squad just made as a full-time linebacker. THE R0CKF0RD FILES with an undisclosed injury off the opener. and three digs for the night. too many miscues against a "Kyle was going both ways, The Rams, coached by Ralph against Hartland. Still, there were some early top-notch opponent. but for the Catholic Central Munger, are no strangers to "They didn't miss a miss moments of trepidation for JUST RELAX "We made mistakes that we (playoff) game we freed him the state semifinals. This is beat," Gabel said. "They just Refenes, particularly going An extra-effort move by haven't made for a long time," up to just go one way at line­ Rockford's fourth state semifi­ run a whole lot of offense up against Lenawee Christian Ramthun completed the win! she said. "Our fundamentals backer and he was our leading nal appearance since 2004. and got a lot of yardage with senior outside hitter Christie With her back to the net, broke down and they took us tackier the last game (against They won the 2004 (31-6 vs. two other halfbacks -- Ryan Harrah (nine kills, nine digs) standing in the middle of the out of our passing game. Canton) with 18," Gabel said. Sterling Heights Stevenson) Cochran and Alex Rojas — and junior middle blocker zone, she batted a ball into "They're a great team, "Joe is a guy who has contin­ and 2005 (31-21 vs. Canton) who came in and were steady." Montanna Ashline (five Cougars territory that could though, they did a great job. ued to work real hard." Division 1 titles and lost to Rockford's base 3-4 defense blocks). not be returned. I'm proud of them and I wish Sophomore Jon Aneed (6-1, Macomb Dakota (38-16) in the also presents challenges. "I thought at the beginning Lenawee Christian didn't go them the best." 225) has started all 12 games 2006 finals. . "They're small, but quick I was playing terrible, I wasn't quietly, however, in the third to solidify the other guard Rockford (enrollment up front," Gabel said. "They very happy with my perfor- game. tsmithHihometownHfe.com I (/34} 953-2106 position. 2,564), is a member of the OK disguise their blitzes and "We brought him up in Conference's Red Division, switch their coverages. They're August because we weren't with its only loss to Division sophisticated as well. They'll sure with the line, but we 2 power Muskegon (34-6) in let you block five on three, but thought enough of him that Week 8. they'll make their inside line­ we'd hope he'd stick," Gabel The Rams, averaging 32.4 backers and defensive backs . J J said. "He gave us no reason points per game while allow­ make plays."

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FIRST TEAM SARA KROU, JR., LIV. CHURCHILL: The three-time All-Area selection 2008 ALL-OBSERVER GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY capped on outstanding junior year with a school-record FIRST TEAM HONORABLE MENTION 5,000-meter time of 17:53.5 en Sara Kroll, Jr., Liv. Churchill Churchill: Sarah Bau mart, route to an seventh-place finish Courtney Calka, Sr., Liv. Stevenson Hannah Otto, Lindsay McMullen, at the Division 1 state meet. Amanda Southwell, Jr., Liv. Churchil Lisa McMullen, Tiffany Raisanen, Megan McPherson, Soph., Liv. Katie Rash, Jenna Szuba, Allie Zoski, Kroll also took firsts at the Franklin Katie Conklin, Sara Meador, Kerri Sara Kroll Courtney Calka Amanda Southwell Vegan McPherson Bianca Kubicki Molly Slavens regional (17:58.3), Kensington Bianca Kubicki, Soph., Canton Miazcjowicz; Plymouth: Julie Forster, Plymouth Conference (18:43), KLAA Molly Slavens, Sr., Plymouth Adrienne White, Tricia Pniewski, Churchill Stevenson Churchill Franklin Canton South Division and Wayne Alyssa Mira, Sr., Liv. Churchill Lizzie Bartek; Salem: Kelly Kerwin, Plymouth-Canton dual meet County (18:01.7) meets. She Victoria Tripp, Soph., Salem Autumn Burin, Kara Booms, Shannon with a 19:57 at Cass Benton. also took seconds at the West JorcJyn Moarer_Jr., Griffiths, Phoebe VanHoof, Keliey "Nicole answered the,call Bloomfield (18:45) and Jackson Nicole Traitses, Fr., Plymouth Determan, Linda Ling; Stevenson: all year for me," said Kerwin. (18:07.3) invitationals, as well SECOND TEAM Victoria Saferian, Katie Vidler,. . Katie:Capeneka, Julia Capeneka, "When I told her what she as EI third at Michigan State Bethany PilatrFr., Liv. Churchill needed to do in a race, she (18:16). Emily Clairmont, Sr., Liv. Churchill Michelle Krawczyk; Tasi Newson, Beth Heldmeyer, Sr., Plymouth Rebecca Gidley; Franklin: Brittany, alwaysigot the job done. I'm "Sara took herself to a new Karli Kuchka, Sr., Liv. Stevenson Diiley, Kelly Waiblay, Brittany Rouse; so pleased I'll get to coach her level this year, she set high . Julia; Ken nev, Sr., Liv. Ladywood. Canton: Katie Galm, Samantha for three more years — she's a goals for herself and did what Sarah Thomas, Sr;, Canton'' Schtampp, Abigail Gorzalski, Rachael Alyssa Mira Victoria Tripp Jordyn Moore Nicole Traitses great kid." she need to do to achieve Brunk, Emily Southern; Westland Rachel Rohrbach, Soph., Canton Churchill Salem Salem Plymouth SUE TATRO, COACH OF YEAR, LIV. them," Churchill coach Sue Tiffany Lamble, Fr., Liv. Franklin John Glenn: Ashley Bailey, Evi CHURCHILL: The 13th-year coach Tatro said of the KLAA Scholar Kayla Szado, Soph,, Liv. Churchill Cenoili, Megan Nikula, Jaimie Medel; ALYSSA MIRA, SR., LIV, CHURCHILL: The regional ¢19:40.6), 11th in guided the Chargers to their Athlete and team MVP. "She Kelly Hahn, Jr., Plymouth Ladywood: Meredith Houska, Becky senior and team captain wound the Kensington Conference Babon, Cathy Wojtanowski;.Redford fifth consecutive top-ten finish has all the qualities of an elite COACH OF THE YEAR up 69th overall at the Division ¢20:24) and 18th at the Haslett in the Division 1 state finals runner: work ethic, competi­ Sue Tatro, Liv, Churchill Union: Amanda Milley, Sara Miller; 1 finals (19:22.9) after placing Invitational ¢19:27-7- Lutheran Westland: Sarah Maynard, with an eighth tive drive, intelligence, talent seventh at the regional ¢19:30). "Victoria is a tremendous place. and passion. Miriam Pranschke, Erin Lyle, Danielle Voetberg; Garden City: Christina Mira, a four-time All- competitor who is still learn­ Under "She peaked at the right time Milne; Wayne Memorial: Holland Observer selection, owns the ing in this sport," Salem coach Tatro's guid­ and ran her best race at the Boertje; Livonia Clarenceville: fourth fastest time in Churchill Dave Gerlach said. "She is a ance, Churchill state meet where she broke her Shelby Dermyre. history ¢18:23.) two-sport athlete who we fell also captured own school record. It's an abso­ She also took fourths at the has not even reached her full­ the regional, lute joy. coaching Sara, and I'm LPS and KLAA South Division est potential yet. We look for Kensington looking forward to watching meets, as well as a 10th in the Victoria to haven an even big­ Division 1 finals by finishing BIANCA KUBICKI, SOPH., CANTON: The Conference her continue in her leadership Kensington Conference. ger impact next year." and KLAA role next season." 32nd in a school-record time of sophomore enjoyed a stellar Sue Tatro 18:49.8. fall, finishing 36th at the Dl Mira, headed to Grand JORDYN MOOSE. JR., SALEM: The South Division junior took 73rd in the Division Churchill coach COURTNEY CALKA, SR., LIV. STEVENSON: McPherson also placed third state meet and sixth in her Valley State on a soccer schol­ crowns. The four-time All-Observer 1 state finals with a time of at both the regional (18:58) and Regional race. Kubicki won the arship, also is a KLAA Scholar- She has coached eight differ­ pick was an individual state 19:25.9 after qualifying with Kensington Conference (19:36), Ypsilanti Invitational. Athlete and won the Churchill ent All-Staters in her 13 years. qualifier in Division 1 where an llth-place finish at the as well as fourth at the Wayne Coach's Award. The former Sue Tatigian she placed eighth overall in "Obviously, Bianca was regional ¢19:40.9). County Championships (19:04). "Alyssa capped off a solid earned All-Observer honors as 17:56. invaluable to our team," said She won the Monroe Jefferson Canton coach Eric Pahl. "She . high school cross country Moore also took 16th in the a runner at Stevenson ¢1983- Calka, a four-time All- Invitational (18:52) and was was our No. 1 runner and career that was defined by hard Kensington Conference meet 84) before going on to run cross Stater, was also the Brighton runner-up at South Lyon pushed everybody else to make work and competitiveness," ¢20:40) and an 18th in the country and track at Michigan regional champion (17:47.8), (19:54) and the LPS (19:51) them better. She took on a Tatro said. "She is an amazing Wayne County Championships State. She also coached five as well as KLAA Central invitationals. McPherson also leadership role, too, which athlete who absolutely loves at Willow Metropark ¢19:55.4). seasons at Livonia Franklin Division and Livonia Public took firsts in three dual meets was nice to see. Her future is to race. She was a true leader "Jordyn is definitely a big- ¢1990-95) before moving over Schools Invitational cham­ and second in another. bright, especially now that she's who was able to motivate her time athlete who thrives on to Churchill. pion. She was also runner-up starting to realize her potential teammates by her outstanding pressure situations and com­ "This season has been one in the Kensington Conference She holds school course example. Being able to juggle petitions," Gerlach said of the records at Nankin Mills, Cass in the sport." of the most gratifying in my (19:06). her soccer and cross country two-time state qualifier. "We career due to the level of * Benton, Willow Metropark, MOLLY SLAVENS, SR., PLYMOUTH: The for her four years'was truly know as coaches that in the She is a three-time regional Sterling State Park and MIS. senior turned in a spectacular improvement the girls made champion and owns the school phenomenal. She'll go down in competitions that matter most, "After a season-ending back senior season, placing third from throughout the season," record for the fastest 5K time. Churchill history as one of the Jordayn can be counted on to injury her freshman year, in the KLAA South Division Tatro said. "They showed a lot "Courtney is a very dedi­ most successful student-ath­ perform at a high level. She is of resilience, dedication, moti­ Megan worked hard during race, seventh at the conference letes in the girls cross country highly respected by this entire cated cross country runner," track and in the off-season meet, eighth at the Dl Regioanl vation, and inner-strength^ arid Stevenson coach Nancy Gavoor program. It has been a pleasure organization." it really paid off at the state and it really paid off," Franklin and 6lst at the state meet. and privilege coaching Alyssa, said. "She is willing to give coach Dave Bjorklund said. The Plymouth school record- NICOLE TRAITSES, FR., PLYMOUTH: The meet. nights out with her friends, and she'll be greatly missed ninth-grader hit the high "Megan is an extremely hard holder took gold at the Autumn next year." "I am incredibly proud of staying up late, holding a job worker and very dedicated to Classic, which was run in rainy school stage running, rack­ this group and look forward to and eating well - to become a her team, and she never let conditions. VICTORIA TRIPP, SOPH., SALEM: The ing up a sixth-place showing watching the returning run­ great runner. She is focused on sophomore made the most of at the KLAA South Division up, finishing in the top five in "Molly will be dearly missed ners strive for loftier goals next winning and tries to win every her first year in cross country race, a I3th-place effort at the every invitational leading up next year," said Plymouth coach year. The seniors were an out­ race enters." by running a personal best conference meet, a 12th-place to the state meet. It's a season Mary Kerwin. "It's not often standing group of leaders and 19:27.1 to finish 75th overall at Regional showing before tak­ Calka is being recruited by we're all proud of and we look you find an athlete with tons competitors, and they will be EMU, Michigan and Cal Poly- for more great things from her the Division 1 state finals. ing 151st at the state meet. greatly missed." of talent and uncompromising She won the all-important San Luis Obispo. next year." spirit — Molly has both." Tripp also took 10th at the AMANDA SOUTHWELL, JR., LIV. CHURCHILL: The second-time All-Area selection recorded the fifth fastest time in Charger history with an All-State performance (14th) with a time of 18:24.1 at the Division 1 finals. • Federal and State Taxes Southwell also took third • Income and Payroll Taxes at the LPS meet, fourth in the regional (19:09-8), ninth at the • IRS Settlement Offers-ln-Compromise Kensington Conference meet. • IRS & State Installment Payment Plans "Amanda is by far one of the Major Credit Cards Accepted most talented athletes I've had the pleasure of coaching," Tatro w ^ 29701 Six Mile Road, Suite 120 said. "She is a natural runner ceTf/fsy^PC Livonia, Ml 48152 who loves to race. It was an www.Aou nCPA.com or e-moil @ [email protected] inspiration watching her run her best race at the state meet. '-ft r _" I think she has come to the realization that she could take her running to amazing levels in the future. 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Madonna stung by 'Jackets, 81-65 UVONIA CHURCHILL Division), Jake Poynter, Jr. Def.; Trevor Baruzzini, Jr, F. Head coach: Pete Mazzoni, 11th season. Last year's overall record: 9-14-2. Mitchell's 2008 outlook: "So far this group has worked hard to League affiliation: Kensington Lakes Athletic Association Notable losses to graduation: Austin Mesler (second-team All- improve. They understand the need to focus on getting better (Kensington Conference, South Division), Area); Alex Wypych, Jordan Short, DaveMuller. each and every day. We will have our work cut out for us with Chris Beals scored 21 MEN'S BASKETBALL Last year's overall record: 20-6. Leading returnees: Jordan Chisholm, Sr. forward (captain; the extremely challenging schedule that were are going to face, points, hitting 6-of-13 Titles won last year: Lakes Division champs (Western Lakes fourth-team Ail-Area); Tyler Barnes, Sr. F; Tyler Miller, Jr. F this year, We'have a great deal of new faces that we will expect shots from three-point- Activities Association), (captain); Robbie Ringe, Jr. F; josh Richardson, Sr. Dei; Jake to play key roles this season," Notable losses to graduation: Nate Miiam (first-team All-Area); Wirgau, Jr. F; Travis Ferrier, Soph, G; Cameron Wludyka, Sr, Def, LIVONIA LADYWOOD range Saturday, to propel seven apiece as the Crusaders Garrett Miencier (first-team All-Area); Tyler Cotter (second-team Promising newcomers: Pat O'Nalloran, Sr. Def. Head coach: Bruce Peck, sixth season. Cedarville University to an fall to 0-4 overall. , All-Area); Mick Harakas (third-team All-Area); Derrick Daigneau Wtrgau's 2008 outlook: "After losing 12 players to League affiliation: Michigan Metro Girls High School Hockey 81-65 a non-conference win Cedarville, ranked No. (fourth-team All-Area); Kyle Burke, Mitch Carpenter. graduation, we have only five returning seniors. The Patriots League. over Madonna University in 7 in the NAIA Division II Leading returnees: Dan Bostick, Sr. Def.; Rick Stack, Sr, Def,; have added 11 new players and are looking to build on the Last year's overall record: 15-9-2. Ken Masairczyk, Sr. Del; Adam Wiegand, Sr. Def.; Mike Woynick, success we had last year with the addition of a new coach. Titles won last year: Catholic League champions. the Hank Weinbrecht Classic preseason poll, shot 27-of-55 Jr. F; Stefan Kubus, Sr. F; Kody Strong, Sr. F; Scott Hamill, Jr. F; Our team is very young and most have come for the house Notable losses to graduation: Heather Sartorious (All-State), hosted by Shawnee State from the field (49-1 percent), Christo Papaioannou, Jr, F; Aaron Crouse, Jr. G, leagues. Only time will tell." Michelle Wyniemko, Abby Kienbaum, Ashley Ballarin, Maria (Ohio) University. including l3-of-27 from Promising newcomers: Adrian Motta, Sr. G; Ryan Cioch, Sr. def.; LIVONIA STEVENSON Rotondo, Elise Sawarski. Grant Walker added 13 three-point range (48.1 per­ Joe Williams, Soph. Def.; Steven Klisz, Soph. F; Alec Smythe, Sr. Head coach: David Mitchell, second season. Leading returnees: Kaitlin Gaule, Jr. Def.-F {tri-captain); points and six assists for F; Robert Lowers, Sr. F; Brent Mishowski, Sr. F. League affiliation; KLAA Kensington Conference (Central Julie Bushart, Jr, Def, (tri-captain); Emann Freij. Jr. F; Kelsey • cent). Mazzont's 2008 outlook: "We're looking forward to the new Division). Campbell, Jr. F. Cedarville, which improved KLAA format. It looks to be four well-balanced divisions. Ail of Last year's overall record: 23-2-Z. Promising newcomers: Shelby Kucharski, Sr. F (tri-captain); tov4-0 overall. Schoolcraft men drop 2 the games count this year, so that is something new for us (in Notable losses to graduation: Mike Voran (first-team All-Area); Lane Koipacke, Fr. F; Brittany Galvin, Fr. Def.; Jessica Pavela," Christopher Walker added The Schoolcraft College the league). The schedule gets tougher each year - which is Mark Bekkala (first-team All-Area); Pat McHugh (first-team All- Soph. G!; Katie Folk, Fr. Def, good for late in the season. We graduated quite a few players, 11 points and eight rebounds men's basketball team now Area); Ryan Baratono (second-team All-Area); Jake Harbowy Peck's 2008 outlook: "We're a young team with a lot of but we feel pretty good that when everything is all said-and- (second-team All-Area): Sean Lerg (fourth-team All-Area). inexperience. We lost seven seniors from last year's team and for the Yellow Jackets, who stands at 2-3 overall fol­ done, we can be right in the mix of things." Leading returnees: R.J. Kierdorf, Sr. F (second-team All-Area); each contributed greatly to our success. We managed to pick up led 45-28 at halftime. lowing an 85-48 setback LEVONIA FRANKLIN John Vella, Sr. F (fourth-team Ail-Area); Jake Wilson, Sr. Def.; six new players and are hopeful that they can learn quickly. We Cole Rochowiak, Jr. F; Nolan Wilson, Sr, Def.; Tyler Vines, Sr. Def, hope to be a much better team in the second half of the season MU senior guard Cedric Saturday to Columbus State ( Head coach: Scott Wirgau, second season. Sims (Wayne Memorial) led (Ohio) Community College in League affiliation: KLAA Kensington Conference (South Promising newcomers: Justin Shureb, Soph. F; Matt Fox. Jr. F; than the first." all scorers with 32 points, the Clark State (Ohio) Classic. while Leroy Allen and Ryan On Friday, host Clark State Waidmann (Canton) added held off the Ocelots, 97-92.

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jgk I ormally you like to take a test ' Call Aleta or bowlers have been able to participate in the tenth frame for Blanchard let Dudek fell in the roll-off finals to Jljj drive before you choose a car. Michelle Mullen by means of the Pro-Am days where Schmansky take it by three pins. Doug Evans of Clinton Township, I m And now, thanks to the good at ¢248) 615-9060 amateur bowlers bowl for cash prizes In the finals, Schmansky faced 234-182. folks at Ebonite, we can enjoy the - to reserve your spot joining three different professionals Felicia Goll (St. Clair Shores), a four- Evans had to climb the ladder with same opportunity with atryout of a -during business as their doubles partner. time title winner. The Westland bowler victories over Ken Voodre (Troy), new bowling ball. hours from noon to 8 Hats off to Taylor Lanes proprietor struggled early and Goll threw a four- Richard Grange (Clinton Township) The latest Ebonite Demo Days will p.m., Monday through Erin Dobbins and her staff for again bagger starting in the fifth frame and Ron LeChevalier (Livonia) and Jim be Sunday, Nov. 23 at Aleta Sill's Friday; and noon-4 making this a huge success. The ESPN earned her fifth MJMA title 194-150. Burton (Novi), while Dudek wound Bowling World pro shop located in Ten Pin Alley p.m. on Saturday. nationally-televised live finals are Kayla Blanchard was the high up first in the losers bracket, then Country Lanes on Nine Mile Road in • A bowling relat­ scheduled for 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16. qualifier in the event, earning an beat Evans to force the final match. Farmington Hills. Al Harrison ed news item hit the This is in direct conflict with the extra $50 in scholarship. Evans, who qualified 14th with a Ebonite's motto is "Bowl to Win" front page last week Lions game, but for me, I'll watch the In the boys competition Ryan five-game total of 1,018 and aver­ with a maximum of 10 persons per in one of the dailies bowling. Fuller (Rochester Hills) and Logan aged 213.73 per game, won first-place session. The squad times will be read: "Detroit teen was saved by his • The Michigan Junior Masters Mills (Plymouth) each received $50 prize of $1,000. noon, 1:30 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. bowling ball." Association rolled into Eastland Bowl in scholarships for finishing 11th and Dudek, who qualified 13th with Ebonite has a patented process of While riding with friends, the 15- in Kalamazoo for the 20th annual 12th, respectively. 1,026, averaged 204.46 and won $500. interchangeable thumb slugs and fin­ year-old was carrying his ball on his Greater Kalamazoo Open, sponsored The next MJMA event will be held LeChevalier, who was second in the ger grips. lap when the car was fired upon by a by Alro Steel. on Nov. 15-16 at Royal Scot Lanes in qualifying with a total of 1,098, aver­ They fit the ball to your hand and man driving a blue SUV. The bullet This year's field of 92 bowlers were Lansing. Thanks to Alro Steel and aged 218.7 for 10 tournament games then you go out on your lanes and went through the rear passenger door all vying for a title and their share of the Glick family, the MJMA has been and finished fourth to win $300. "try it before you buy it." and hit the ball, which was in a bag. the $3,500 in totals scholarship. able to award $13,000.00 in scholar­ Howard Waxer (Farmington Hills) Ebonite offers following demo The boy was uninjured and police The ladies were up first with ship money so far this season. was the last to cash in 20th place, balls: NVD, Complete NV, THE are investigating. Brianne Schmansky (Westland) and B Livonian Edward Dudek was good for $100, not quite near the top, ONE, Playmaker and Pin Slasher. B This has been a most eventful Samantha Johnson (Wyoming). runner-up in the Metro Detroit U.S. but still worth the effort. The cost is $20 and that would week at Taylor Lanes as members Johnson bowled a clean game, but Bowling Congress Super Senior apply to the purchase if you decide to of the Pro Bowlers Association have Schmansky closed with five of the Masters event held Nov. 2 at Sterling Al Harrison is a resident of Southfield, a buy one from the Demo Days event. been competing for the big dollars in last six strikes to win 224-196. Lanes in Sterling Heights. member of the Detroit Bowling Hali of Fame Customers will also earn Double prize money. Next for Schmansky was Kayla The event was co-sponsored by and the Bowling Writers Association of Loyalty Points"on ball purchase for The PBA is observing it's, 50th year Blanchard (Livonia) who has already Turbo 2-N-l Grips, Turbo Tech and America. He can be reached by e-mail: ten- the loyalty program. anniversary and many local amateur won an Alro Steel MJMA title. A split Eastown Printing. [email protected]. K run pays homage to war veterans BOYS SOCCER 2008 KENSINGTON LAKES Sr„ Saelm; Adam Gentile, Sr., South Lyon; Joey ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION D'Agostino, Sr., Stevenson; Brian Klemczak, BY MARY BETH BUTLER respectively. Army World War II veteran/ out of their routine Saturday BOYS SOCCER TEAM Sr., Stevenson; Nate Sergison, Sr., Stevenson; Goalkeepers: A.J. Sweatman, Sr.; Brighton; Kyle Rutz, Soph,, W.L. Northern; Austin Rogers, CORRESPONDENT Dilley clocked 23:12, ahead retired Judge John M. Dillon morning to recognize and pay James Leffler, Sr., White Lake Lakeland; Travis Jr., W.L. Northern; Ardit Dushkaj, Soph., W.L. of fellow Franklin harriers of Redford; Detroit News respect to those who have served Meinkwlc, Sr., Milford; Brian Young, Sr., South Western; Nick Lewin, Jr., W.L. Western. Braving a cold, windy, wet Megan Wickens, runner-up senior sportswriter Michael our country in the armed forces, Lyon; Dean Oziewit, Jr., Waterford Mott; Kyle Forwards: Taylor Mazurek, Soph., Brighton; morning, more than 100 in 24:29, and Karen Kalinski, (LTHara, who spent two years donate to worthy causes, and Huismann, Sr., Walled Lake Northern; Eric Sherif Hassanien, Sr., Canton; Joseph intrepid service men and third in 25:57. in Army service and one then challenge themselves for a Neuenfelt.Sr,, Pinckney. Krizanek, Sr„ Canton; Max Washko, Jr., women, runners, and walkers Defenders: Jacob Clapper, Jr., Brighton; Churchill; Zain Qureshi, Sr., Franklin; Jake "I started out at a good pace year with the 20th Engineer very brisk run - hearty souls and Isaiah High, Sr., Brighton; Eric Caron, Sr., Chamberlain, Sr., Hartland; Silviu Coza, Sr., commemorated Veteran's Day and increased it the whole Brigade in Vietnam. soles," Chris Johnson. Canton; Adam Bedell, Jr., Livonia Churchill; Hartland; Ian Courtley; Jr., Howell; Khalid a little early at the Red White way," Dilley said. "I was try­ Also honored - represented "We are grateful to our Erik Bird, Jr., Churchill; Jake Wood, Sr., Suleiman, Sr., John Glenn; Jimmy Rock, Sr., and Blue 5-kilometer and 1- ing to pass a football player by his daughter Betsy Hughes sponsors." Hartland; Vince Vitaie, Sr., Hartland; Lakeland; Trever Stevens, Sr„ Lakeland; Alex mile fitness walk held Nov. in front of me. Over the last - was the late Major F.D. For many, including the Jamison Vogt, Jr., Howell; John Oonikian, Marillev. Sr., Northville; Garrett Garuder, 8 in Livonia's Old Rosedale Sr„ Northville; Nick Sclabasi, Sr., Northville; Sr., Novi; Ghase Farley, Sr., Pinckney; Daniel 1,000 meters, I reeled him in." Pickering, who fought in Korea race's youngest entrant, the Bobby Laski, Sr., Novi; Allan Johnson, Sr., Jasewicz, Jr., Plymouth; Josh Pascarelia, Sr., Gardens neighborhood. The Mies Park shelter, where and died as a POW; and Toni event was a family affair. Pinckney; Austin Kaczanowski, Sr., Plymouth; Salem; Eric Gates, Sr„ Kettering; Brad Lyons, On a day for Franklin High the race began and ended, was < Watson, a staff sergeant in Iraq. Livonia's Patrick Henry, age Kevin Cope, Sr.', Saiem; Alec Iwasko, Sr., Sr., W.L. Central; Stephen Magee, Sr„ W.L. School runners to shine, 5K festooned in red, white and One hundred, percent of 3, (talk about an appropri­ Livonia Stevenson; Chris Long, Sr., Stevenson; Western; Nolan Nunez, Sr., South'Lyon East: victories were shared by Dylan blue by race director Chris and participants' entry fees - more ately-named American) com­ Kendal Snow, Sr., Stevenson; Blake Riley, KENSINGTON CONFERENCE STANDINGS Sr., Waterford Kettering; Zach Girouard, Sr., South Division: 1. Churchill, 10-0; 2. Canton, Taylor, 18, and fellow Patriot Bruce Johnson, and a core of than $1,400 - was donated pleted his first race. Wayne Memorial; Brandon Berry, Jr., Walled 8-2; 3. John Glenn, 5-5; 4. Plymouth, 4-5-1; 5. Brittany Dilley, 16. hard-working neighborhood to the Livonia Community "I was going to win it," he Lake Central; Andrew Crimmins, Jr., W.L. Franklin, 2-7-1; 6. Wayne, 0-10. Taylor easily conquered the volunteers. Foundation, which supports said with a grin while enjoy­ Central; Mike Ankovich, Soph., W.L. Northern; Central Division; 1. Stevenson„8-0-2; 2. men's field in 18:29 on a fast, The event got under way local charities; historical pres­ ing pasta and pizza at the Blake Hunter, Soph,,.Walled Lake Western. Salem, 7-0-3; 3. Northville, 5-4-1; 4. Novi, 3-5-2; flat course through his own with the singing of thenational ervation; arts; cultural and rec­ Midfielder: Brian Ebert, Sr., Brighton; Zach 5. South Lyon, 2-6-2; 6, S. Lyon East, 0-10'. post-race festivities with dad, Roggenkamp, jr., Brighton; Kyle Breitmeyer, LAKES CONFERENCE STANDINGS neighborhood. anthem and a color guard pre­ reational needs; and programs Dan; mom, Rhonda, and sister Sr., Canton; Scott Zech, Sr., Canton; Ian North Division: 1. W.L. Northern, 5-1-4; 2. "I went out fast to get a good sentation by the Canton Young including Greenmead, the Meredith. Guerin, Jr., Churchill; Etienne Lussiez, Sr., Lakeland, 6-2-2; 3. W.L. Western, 4-4-2; 4. W.L. k jump from the start, and kept Marines and Commander Livonia Symphony Orchestra, Three generations of the Churchill; Matt Regan, Sr., Churchill; Steve Cental, 4-4-2; 5, Kettering, 3-6-1; 6. Mott, 2-7-1. passing people," Taylor said." Charles Volker, Department of Goodfellows,theYMCA, Vella Family took part includ­ Trapp, Sr., Livonia Franklin; Zach Minor, Sr., West Divison: 1. Brighton, 6-0-2; 2. Hartland, I was pretty tired at the start Hartland; C.J. Axer, Jr., Howell; Jacob Gates, 6-2; 3. Pinckney, 4-2-2; 4. Howell, 2-6; 5.' Michigan Marine Corps, World Livonia Youth Philharmonic, ing Dominic Vella, Sr., 62, stal­ Sr., Westland John Glenn; Nelson Kenne, Jr., Milford, 0-8. because I went out so fast, but War II League. and domestic abuse shelters. wart member of the Redford/ John Glenn; Sergio Pavan, Sr., John Glenn; kept pushing. Chris Johnson intro­ Participants also donated Northville Roadrunners who Bryan Bouck. Sr., Lakeland; Sean Carrigan, CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS Franklin's Zach Belangcr duced representatives from food for the Boy Scouts' Can- ran a 27:35 5K; Dominie, Jr., Jr.. Lakeland;Trevor Drcst, Sr.. Milford; Latif Kensington: Stevenson. and Livonia's Michael America's military conflicts Do food drive. 34; and Charles Anthony Vella, Alashe, Sr., Northville; Nick Brockman, Sr, Lakes: Brighton. O'Donohue, 35, took second from America's "Greatest Novi; Cory Briggs, jr.. Pinckney; Vinh Nguyen, 'Young and old from all over 4, who recorded an impressive Jr., Plymouth; Dan Radosevich, Sr., Salem; OVERALL CHAMPION (20:07) and third (20:40) Generation," including U.S. western-Wayne's suburbs stepped 8:24 in the mile. Lachlan Savage, Jr., Salem; Jeremy Stoychoff, Stevenson Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, November 20,2008 www.hometownlife.com (WReGc) B9

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Events The Big, Bright IightShow: Downtown Rochester will light the night with its dazzling display of more than 500,000 lights coating all the buildings along Main. The free event, Dec. 1 to Jan. 4,2009 attracts more than 1 million visi­ tors. Expect atraffic jam but it's still a sight to behold. Waynie County IightFest: Drive through more than four miles oflight displays along Hines Drive, beginning at Merriman. Cost is $5 per car, call ¢734) 261- 1990 for details. The display runs Nov. 20 to Jan. 1,2009. Winter Wonderland: A cast of more than 100 performers celebrate the holidays, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Dec. 12-13 and 4 pjn. Sunday, Dec. 14, at the A typical packed night at the club where people engage in conversation and some dance on the bar. Detroit Film Theatre at the Detroit Institute ofArts , 5200 Woodward, Detroit. Tickets $10. Call (313) 833-4005 or visit www.mosaicde- troit.org. Holiday Nights: Greenfield Village will transform into a living Christmas card with its candle-lit paths, Model T and carriage rides, .* ice skating and decorated home ^ tours for this seasonal favorite, OSE STAFF WRITER What: P.Y. Stix, a bar 6:30-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Dec with casual food 5-6, Friday-Sunday Dec. 12-14, /^ hots of fruity alcohol, bartenders who perforr •V Ambiance; Wild, loud Friday-Tuesday, Dec. 19-23, and "*-' "'hile pouring drinks, people dancing on thei Where: 11791 Farmington Road, Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 27-28. : 'verbal games of trivia, and everyone poundin Livonia, (734) 421-6070 Tickets $12.50-$17, children ander or table surfaces to the beat of the music with dru Dress code: None 4 enter free. Add dinner at the That's right,everyon e gets a set of drumsticks v Eagle Tavern for $64.50 to $68.50. enter P.Y. Stix nightclub in Livonia. What to expect: Games like trivia Parking costs $5. The Henry Ford And when Queen's We Will Rock You comes ov and beer pong, dancing on the bar, is at 20900 Oakwood Blvd. in speakers or Buckcherry's Crazy Bitch, the patrons playing with drumsticks that each Dearborn. Visit www.thehenry- and simultaneously break into one collective drui patron receives and being loud ford.com. On Wednesdays, for$ 5 you can get a pizza and Specials: $5 for small pizza Christmas Walk: The Friends bottles of domestic beer. and three beers from 4-10 p.m. of Greenmead presents its 20th PY. Stix opened last year on Farmington Road in Livonia Wednesdays; Trivia night is annual event begirining at Hill by a family who decided they wanted to be in the service Thursdays and a different game or House with hot chocolate and industry. cookies. Tickets $9-$10; wear "We just want to have fun, and create an atmosphere where activity that is energetic and bois­ slip-on shoes. Profits go to restora­ people can come and just be loud and go wild," general man­ terous happens every night tion and preservation at Livonia's ager Stacy Allen said. "We call it 'controlled chaos' because we Sports-friendly: Yes. Screens air Historic Greenmead, 20501 have organized events." popular games. Newburgh, Livonia. Call (734) It's a popular nightclub and daytime lunch spot. Lunch hour atmosphere: Much 466-3540. Thursday's bar members can all play trivia games with top- calmer, business luncheons serv­ With Music Holiday Brass: The Detroit ing salads, sandwiches, pizza and Please see P.Y. STIX, D8 Chamber Winds & Strings burgers The bartenders get fancy. presents this rousing show 4 p.m. Sunday; Dec. % at Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church, Bloomfield Hills. Call (248) 644- 5210 or visit www.detrdteharnber- winds.org. Messiah: The Oakland Choral Society presents this classic Sunday, Dec. 14,620 Romeo BY STEPHANIE AMGELYN CAS0LA He and his wife, Jane Cuba — both Street, Rochester. Ticket $15-$50, OSE STAFF WRITER are retired teachers ~ became inter­ YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU call (248) 391-0184. ested in Spotlight Players more than a What: Spotlight Players, formerly Trans-Siberian Orchestra: Livonia's Mike Cuba took an unusual decade ago when the group operated Plymouth Theatre Guild, takes on Talk about uplifting and re-invent­ >roach when vying for the respon- under the name Plymouth Theatre this heartwarming-comedy ing holiday songs. Catch one of ility to direct the Spotlight Player's Guild and staged shows in the former these two shows on Dec. 21, at St. ifting fall comedy, You Can't Take Northville Psychiatric Hospital. They When; 8 p.m. Nov. 21-22,28-29, Andrew's Hall, 431E. Congress, Vith You. 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Thanksgiving is an American • MacMurray Ranch: 2006 holiday. As such then, we're recom­ Russian River Valley, $37- mending a host of wines made in • MacRostie: 2006 Carneros, the U.S. that will satisfy the array $30. of foods at a classic Thanksgiving • Marimar Estate: 2006 Don meal. Miguel Vineyard "La Masia," $45. • Morgan; 2006 Tondre BYLANAMINI begins at 9 p^m. $11 domestic beer Grapefield, $45; 2006 Double STAFF WRITER buckets. (734) 522-8269 Even if wine is not a traditional L Vineyard, $62; 2006 Garys' Novi — The Epoch Thanksgiving family meal starter beverage, it Vineyard, $62 and 2006 Rosella's The day before Thanksgiving is the Buffet at Rock Financial Showplace, is quite often at Thanksgiving. Vineyard, $62. biggest bar night of the year. It's bigger 46100 Grand River Ave., benefits Because of its ver­ • Sanford: 2006 Santa Rita than New Year's Eve. Forgotten Harvest, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. satility, Riesling is Hills, $34. Here are some suggested venues The Lions game also will be televised. a perfect aperitif • TAZ: 2006 Santa Barbara where you can party on Thanksgiving Cost is $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, pour. Support County, $25 and 2006 Santa Maria Eve, dine out on Thanksgiving Day or $13 for kids 5-12 and free for kids 4 Michigan vint­ Valley, $28. get a carry out. and under. Cash bar. (248) 348-5600. ners with your • Williams Selyem: 2006 Vista Remember, if you are drinking any Plymouth — Ernesto's Italian purchase. Our Verde Vineyard, $54; 2006 Flax amount of alcohol you need a desig­ Garden, 41661 Plymouth Road, offers a .1 favorites in a dry Vineyard, $54,2006 Hirsch nated driver. Hire one by calling Your large Thanksgiving buffet. Adults $25; style from the Vineyard, $72; 2006 Rochioli Designated Driver, (248) 736-5201 children 6-10 $10; free for kids under Focus on Wine excellent 2007 Riverblock Vineyard, $75; and — 24 hours a day. 5. (734)453-7490. vintage are made 2006 Allen Vineyard, $78. Reservations are required at many Rochester — Thanksgiving din­ Ray & Eleanor by Brys Estate, Not every retailer will have all of locations. ner with Kruse & Muer from 11 a.m. Heafd Chateau Fontaine, these selections, but if you can find to 7 p.m., adults $15.95; kids $6.95. Left Foot Charley at least one, in a comfortable price Locations: Kruse & Muer on Main, and Fenn Valley. rangejumponit. THANKSGIVING EVE 327 S. Main, (248) 652-9400; Kruse Chateau Fontaine makes a lovely Ferndale — There's a big & Muer in the Village, 34 N. Adams, off-dry style and so does Shady ZINFANDEL Thanksgiving Eve Bash with rockers Thanksgiving dinner menu at noon, (248) 375-2503 and Rochester Chop Lane Cellars. It's bigger, richer and rounder Dangerous Pursuit, Broadzilla and 2:30 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Price for House, 306 S. Main, (248) 651-2266. For those who are not fans of red than pinot noir, yet the red and Nova Driver at friendly, hip The New adults ranges from $70-$76, depend­ Royal Oak — Lily's Seafood, 410 S. wine, the Rieslings recommended black fruit profile along with brown Way Bar, 23130 Woodward. Admission ing on entree. Children's menu is $22. Washington, offers a Thanksgiving above will make a versatile match spiciness, make zinfandel a good is $5. (248) 541-9870 The hotel is at 100 Townsend Street, feast from noon to 8 p.m. Adults $23; with turkey and all the trimmings. bet at a Thanksgiving table. Redford — Party at the Redford (248) 642-7900. $13 for kids 5-12; kids under 5 dine As you look through the pinot Bullfrog Bar & Grill, 15414 Telegraph, Also, Epoch Restaurant Group cel­ free. (248) 591-LILY P1N0T NOIR noir list, notice that most of our beginning at 7 p.m. with the Johnny ebrates Thanksgiving at Forte, 201 S. Westland — Hawthorne Valley High-toned red fruit aromas recommendations are single- Legardy Early band. It gets packed Old Woodward. Dinner will be served Country Club, 7300 N. Merriman, with hints of brown spices and vineyard wines. We're following here on Thanksgiving Eve with a bois­ at 2 p.m., 4 p.m., and 6 p.m. by reser­ offers brunch and dinner on loads of red and black cherry, a similar theme with zinfandel, terous crowd. (313) 533-4477 vation only. Adults, $29-95 per person; Thanksgiving. It's $17 for adults; $10 strawberry and raspberry flavors new from Ravenswood, called the Rochester — "The bash of all bash­ children 12 and under $15.95. (248) for kids 6-10; and free for kids 5 and make pinot noir a delightful and 2006 Single Vineyard Designate es" is at Gus O' Connor's Public House, 594-7300. under. (734)422-3456. perfect pairing with turkey and its Zinfandels. They include at $35 324 Main, Friendly, laid-back and Bloomfield Hills - The Moose traditional accompaniments. Pinot each: Barricia Sonoma Valley, crowded. (248) 608-2537 Preserve, 43034 N. Woodward, offers noir pairs well with just about Belloni Russian River Valley, Big Royal Oak — Festive and fun. a regular menu and holiday menu on HOW ABOUT A CARRY OUT? everything you'll put on the table. River Alexander Valley, Dickerson Pronto on Thanksgiving Eve is a tra­ Thanksgiving. (248) 858-7688. West Bloomfield — Thanksgiving- Its only drawback is price. Pinot Napa Valley and Teldeschi Dry dition for many at this gay-friendly Canton — Looking for something to to-go with turkey, pan gravy, savory noir is expensive. Pinots at $20 and Creek Valley. restaurant and bar located at 608 do Thanksgiving morning away from pan dressing, dauphine potatoes, under are a waste of money. They're Ravenswood's 2006 Old Hill Washington, (248) 544-7900 the huge parade in Detroit? Try the braised red cabbage, Michigan spa­ thin, lacking fruit and the acidity is Sonoma Zinfandel, is also in the Troy — Mario's After Dark is located Turkey Trot for a Cause. It's a 5K walk/ ghetti squash, fall harvest salad, chal- out of balance on the high side. So collection at $60. Zinfandel vines inside Mario's restaurant, 1477 John R. run through scenic Heritage Park and lal raisin rolls and pumpkin cheese­ drink the good stuff, less perhaps, for this wine maybe the oldest in The place is jumping "after dark." Live Pheasant Run Golf Club to benefit the cake for $20 per person and orders but you can't miss with the follow­ Sonoma County and are mixed music with The Detroit Jam with Bee, Epilepsy Foundation. It's presented by must be placed by Monday, Nov. 24 ing in a broad range of prices. with 14 other varieties but these are McCarty and Edwards and should be a the Canton Sports Center, (734) 483- at Deli Unique, 6724 Orchard Lake • Babcock: 2007 Santa Rita blended by noted winemaker Joel chic place for Thanksgiving Eve. (248) 5600. Registration is 8:30 a.m. at the Road. (248) 737-3890 Hills Grand Cuvee, $45. Peterson to be 75 percent zinfandel. 588-6000 Pheasant Run Golf Club, 6500 Summit • Cambria: 2006 Bench Break Wallet friendly zinfandels include Parkway. (734) 397-6460. Vineyard, $30. 2006 Simi Sonoma County, $20 Garden City — Albert's on the Alley, AND FOR VEGETARIANS • Dutton Goldfield: 2006 and 2006 Sebastiani Dry Creek THANKSGIVING DAY 5651 Middlebelt, serves dinner in an We couldn't find a restaurant Dutton Ranch, Freestone Hill Valley, $24. Berkley — So what if it's an Irish upbeat atmosphere. They also have serving vegetarian meals this year. 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To submit an item forthe religion to help them learn about the basics of years through 5th grade, at St. Paul's drive, east of Inkster Rd., Redford. schedule. Services are at 8:15 a.m. and with Communion and nursery, at Holy' calendar, fax it to (734) 591-7279 or the Christian faith. The day and time Presbyterian Church on Five Mile, one Dance lesson this month, danc­ 10:45 a.m., with Sunday School at 9:30 Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church write; Religion Calendar, Observer of the course will depend on those block west of Inkster Rd., Livonia. Kids ers choice, cost $10, refreshments a.m. for all ages. For information, visit (ELCA), 30650 Six Mile, Livonia. Newspapers, 36251 Schoolcraft, interested. To get the most out of will enjoy creating Christmas crafts included. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.' DJ www.livonfaith.org. All visitors welcome, Livonia, Ml 48150, Deadline for an the course, students should possess to be used as gifts or decorations. is Dick Gerathy. Call (734) 261-5716 for Wednesday activities For more information, cail (734)427- announcement to appear in the basic communications skills (listening All are welcome to attend. Suggested details. Have resumed at 7 p.m. at Grace 1414 or visit www.holycrosslivonia.org. Thursday edition is noon Monday. and speaking). Call Judy Cook at (248) donation of $3 per child. For more Adult choir coricert Christian Fellowship, on the west'side Day of service 442-8822 or e-mail at elc-ed@around- information or to sign-up, call (734) The St. Aidan Adult Choir, directed by of Middlebelt, one block south of Six A Day of Service and Spirituality detroit.biz. 422-1470. Ray Schmidt, presents its 27th Annual Mile. The special four week study is available by the Capuchin Soup Evenings of Evangelization Volunteers needed Advent presentation Christmas Concert 4 p.m. Sunday, focuses on the Hebraic Roots of Our Kitchen and the Solanus Casey Center. With Rev. Alex Kratz, 7 p.m., Friday, The Salvation Army invites the com­ Are we ready for the Coming of Christ, Dec. 14, at St. Aidan Parish, 17500 Christian Faith, taught by Yvonne The purpose of the day is to serve, Nov. 21, and Dec. 12, at St. Michael the munity to partner with it this holiday that is, His Second Coming? Through Farmington Rd. (north of Six Mile), Moore. For information, visit www. meet and have one's faith grow. The Archangel Church, 11441 Hubbard, season. Opportunities range from Scripture, food and drink, reflect on Livonia. The cost is $5 and two non gcfeitowship.org or call (734) 525- day allows groups to help at the south of Plymouth Road, Livonia. adopting a family or child to bell and delight in preparing for Christ's perishable food items. This event is. 6019. Capuchin Services Center and dine The evening begins with a Holy Hour ringing, Christmas in-take assistance, arrival 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, held annually to assist the St Aidan Thursday fellowship dinner with guests at the Capuchin Soup followed by small-group discussions, and many others. Sign up by call­ in Bixman Hall at St. Aidan Catholic Christian Service Commission to aid All are welcome, 6 p.m. dinners Kitchen. teaching and fellowship. All interested ing volunteer coordinator Sandy Church, 17500 Farmington Rd., Livonia. those in need during the holiday sea­ catered by The Cookie Lady, Susan A tour of the Earth Works urban gar­ Catholics welcome. Call (734) 261-- Koflinger at (734) 722-3660 or online No charge, but RSVP by calling (734) son, Call (734)425-5950. Tickets will Navarro, at St. James Presbyterian den, which provides six tons of pro­ 1455, Ext. 200. ' at www.ringbell.org and choosing 425-5950. Presenter is David Conrad, be available at the door on the day Church, 25350 W. Six Mile, Redford. duce each season, will also be made Clothing bank Wayne/Westland. The Salvation Army M.A. Theology. of event, Cost is $8. Call (313) 534-7730. available. The day concludes with a Free clothing (men, women and chil­ is at 2300 S. Venoy, between Michigan Silent Night All-you-can-eat pancakes Eucharistic adoration self-guided tour of the Solanus Casey dren) for those in need 10 a.m.-noon Avenue and Palmer. An Advent Service for those who The Ushers'Club of St. Michael the St. Michael the Archangel Church Center, a spirituality center dedicated on the fourth Saturday of each month Grief workshop are.grieving or unemployed 7-9 Archangel Parish in Livonia contin­ in Livonia continues its monthly to the Capuchin friar who is credited (Nov. 22, Dec. 27), at Canton Christian . Presented by Karen Jinnett from New p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, at Our Lady of ues its more than 30-year tradition program of Prayer and Eucharistic with miraculous cures and valued for Fellowship Clothing Bank, 8775 Ronda Hope Center for Grief Support, began Good Counsel Church, 47650 N. of all-you-can-eat pancake break­ Adoration on the third Wednesday of bis wise and compassionate counsel. Drive, south of Joy between Haggerty 7-8:45 p.m., Monday, Oct. 27, for eight Territorial at Beck, Plymouth. Call fasts 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the each month. The church is open for The minimum age is 7th grade and and Liliey. For information, call (734) consecutive weeks at Our Lady of (734) 453-0326. While Advent is a third Sunday of each month in the prayer and private worship from 10 the maximum size of the group is 30. 404-2480, visit www.CantonCF.org or Good Counsel Catholic Church, 47650 time to acknowledge the beauty of school cafeteria at 11441 Hubbard, a.m. to 7 p.m. Benediction service in The day starts at 8:30 a.m. and ends send e-mail to [email protected]. N. Territorial, Plymouth. No charge. To the Christmas season, it can also south of Plymouth Road, with an the evening. Call (734) 261-1455. • at 2:30 p.m. There is no cost. Lunch The Brother's Grimm register, call (734) 453-0326, Ext. 221. be a time of sadness. For those who expanded menu that features pan­ Worship schedule included. For information, send e-maii Hosanna-Tabor Lutheran School will Global gifts are grieving the loss of a loved one, cakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday (9:45 a.m. [email protected], perform "The Brother's Grimm: Out of 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday- struggling with an illness, caring for a bacon, hash browns, and assorted Sunday School), at Community Free To learn more about the Capuchin Order" 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, and Saturday, through Dec. 17, at First terminally ill family member or facing breakfast beverages. Meals are Will Baptist Church, 33031 Cherry Hill, Soup Kitchen, visit-www.cskdetfoit. 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, in the gym at Baptist Church of Birmingham, 300 unemployment, divorce or financial served buffet-style at family friendly west of Venoy, Westland. Wednesday org. Hosanna-Tabor Lutheran Church and Willits, at Bates, north of Maple and hardship, the joyfulness of the season prices: $5, adults, $3 children ages 4- • prayer and Bible study is 7 p.m. Youth Worship Service School, 9600 Leverne, Redford. Come a block west of Old" Woodward. The may be overwhelming. Through sto­ 11, free for children under age 3, $15 •fellowship every other Friday at 7 p.m. 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Adult Bible Class enjoy a fun-filled comedy performed Fair Trade resource offers foods such ries of endurance from members of a family (2 adults and all children). Sunday worship at 9:30 a.m., Children's Sunday School by students in grades 5-8. as rice, chocolates, coffee, and soup our community, inspirational music, Everyone is welcome. The early service for the Anglican during,worshipat10:30a.m.,at St. Andrew Day service mixes that promote economic justice and scripture readings we will seek Church of Livonia is at 7:45 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 27035 10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, at Garden City around the globe. Also offering tex­ together the peace, hope and love ONGOING Trinity Church, 34500 Six Mile, west Ann Arbor Trail, Dearborn Heights. For Presbyterian Church on Middlebelt, tiles, jewelry and handmade artisan that are the true gifts of Christmas. Parkinson Support of Farmington Road and next to more information, call (313) 278-5755. one block south of Ford Rd. Kris Hunt, crafts from around the world. (248) Music at St. John's Western Oakland Parkinson Support Stevenson High School, Livonia. Worship of the St. Andrew Society, returns as 644-0550. A Festival of Lessons and Carols, 7 Group meets 7-9 p.m. on the second The 10 a.m. service will continue to Sundays: 10 a.m. Worship Service with Piper in full uniform. Refreshments Prayer hour p.m., Sunday, Dec. 7, with the parish's Tuesday of the month except January, be at the Livonia YMCA at 14255 Stark nursery, 9 a.m. Sunday School for will be served in fellowship hall after. Cherry Hill United Methodist Church • music groups; Collegium Musicum July and August, at Farmington Hills Road, between Lyndon and the i-96 tots through high school and Adult service. Adult Bible study is at 8:30 holds an hour of prayer and inspira­ performs cantatas and instrumental Baptist Church, 28301 Middlebelt, service drive. The Web site is www. Faith Forum at Holy Cross Evangelical a.m. with youth Sunday school and tion at 7:30 p.m., every Thursday with works, 6 p.m. Sunday, March 29, between 12 Mile and 13 Mile. Enter at hischurch.us. Lutheran Church (ELCA), 30650 Six • child care at 10 a.m. Handicap acces­ Rev. Merlin Pratt; at the church, 321S. 2009, and The Saline Fiddlers, 6 p.m., rear of church. For more information, Reformed Protestant services Mile, Livonia. Call (734) 427-1414 sible with large print order of service Ridge Road, Canton. Call Pat Beggs at Sunday, May 17,2009, at St. John's call (248) 433-1011. The doctrines and teachings of or visit www.holycrosslivonia.org. and an elevator. Everyone is welcome. (734) 453-3287 for more information. Episcopal Church, 574 S. Sheldon, Overeaters Anonymous solid, Reformed Protestantism are Visitors welcome. For information, calL(734) 421-7620. Caregiver's support group Plymouth. All concerts are free except Meet 7 p.m. Thursdays in the preached by the Rev. Sean Humby Worship service Thanksgiving Eve service St. John's Support Group for tfie The Saline Fiddlers ($7 and available Courtyard Room at Unity of Livonia 3:30 p.m. Sundays at the Detroit 10:45 a.m Sundays, Adult Sunday Hosanna-Tabor Lutheran Church will Caregiver's of Alzheimer's patients in advance or at door). Call (734) Church, 28660 Five Mile, between Preaching Station of the Free Church School at 9:30 a.m., Children's Sunday hold a Thanksgiving Eve Service? or patients with other forms of 453-0190. Middlebelts and Inkster roads, of Scotland (Continuing), at Cherry School during worship, Youth Group p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, at 9.600 dementia meets at 10 a.m., the first Detroit Lutheran Singers Livonia. And 7 p.m. Sundays at the Hill School, 50440 Cherry Hill, corner 5-7 p.m. and Catechism for Grown-ups, Leverne, Redford. All are welcome to and third Friday of each month at St. Celebrate CHRISTmas concerts 7:30 Marion Professional Building at St. of Ridge, Canton. For information, call 5:30-6:30 p.nvat Trinity Church of join in worship and thanksgiving. John's Episcopal Church, 574 South p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, at St. Michael Mary's Hospital, 14555 Levari at Five (734) 402-7186, send e-mail to sean. Livonia, 34500 Six Mile. For informa­ Thanksgiving Day dinner Sheldon, Plymouth. Respite care for Lutheran Church, 7000 Sheldon Rd., Mile, Livonia, in Classroom 1, Call [email protected], or visit www.mem- tion, call (734) 425-2800. . Don't be alone for the holiday. Come to your loved one will be provided. Cail Canton, and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec- Wendy first at (313) 387-9797. Anyone bers.apl.com/rsiworship/detroit.htmi. F.I.R.E. ministries Our Lady of Loretto Family Center 2-5 Connie McNutt at (734) 895-1426 13, at Antioch Lutheran Church, 33360 who wants to stop eating compul- Sanskrit chanting With theme scripture, He shall baptize p.m. Thursday, Nov. 27,'at Six Mile and. for more information, This group W. 13 Mile, Farmington Hills. Tickets siveiy is welcome. For more Greater An ongoing, weekly class taught you with the Holy Ghost and with fire : Beech Daly. For reservations, call (313) is authorized by the Alzheimer's $10 ($7 for seniors and students age Detroit Overeaters Anonymous by Ania Kopczynski, 7-8:30 p.m. (Luke 3:16), is organizing in Livonia at 534-9000 on or before Monday, Nov. 24. Association. 12 and older) and will be available at Information visit www.oa.org or call Thursdays, at Renaissance Unity, Living Water Church, 11663 Areola in Bethany together dance the door. For advance tickets, call (248) 559-7722. 11200 £. 11 Mile, Warren. No pre-regis- the inkster and Plymouth roads area 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Nov. UPCOMING (248) 988-6715. For more information, Mid-week Service tration required. A free-will collection at 7 p.m. Fridays under the leadership 29, at Don Hubert V.F.W. Hall, 27345 The Nativity movie visitwww.detroitlutheransingers.com. Hosanna-Tabor Lutheran Church taken at the session. For information, of Luke Willis. F.i.R.E. Ministries. For Schoolcraft (this is the I-96 service 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, at St. Paul's Christmas Cookie Walk offers a Wednesday evening service" call (586) 353-2300 or visit www. more information, cail (734) 425- drive, east of Inkster Rd., Redford. Presbyterian Church on Five Mile, one Too busy to bake? Buy cookies by the at 7 p.m. in the church at 9600 renaissanceunity.org. 6360. Limited to the first 450 paid admissions block west of Inkster RQ„ Livonia. pound from 10 a.m.-l p.m., Saturday, Leverne, Redford. Communion Church schedule New worship schedule only. Please wear proper attire. Cost $12. Desserts will be served. All are wel­ Dec. 13 at St. Michael's Orthodox is offered on the 2nd and 4th Garden City Presbyterian Church con­ RegularchurchservlcelOa.m. For more information, call Loretta at come to attend this free event. For Church, 26355 West Chicago Rd., Wednesday of the month. Sunday ser­ tinues its 10 a.m. Sunday worship ser­ Sundays with Communion and (586)264-0284. more information or to sign-up call between Beech-Daly and Inkster Road, vices are at 9:30 a.m. vice with traditional hymns, scripture Nursery, 9 a.m. Sunday School for all Special needs class (734) 422-1470. in Redford. (313) 937-2120 ENDOW readings and choral music (fellowship ages and Faith Forum, at Holy Cross Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Livonia Kids Christmas craft days Bethany monthly dance St Michael the Archangel Parish is follows). Youth Sunday School and Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA), is looking for special needs teens and Deadline is Dec. 4 to register for 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Dec. hosting two different courses of nursery care also available at 10 a.m. 30650 Six Mile, Livonia. Call (734) young adults (up to age 25) interested Kids Christmas Craft Day 10 a.m. to 13, at Don Hubert V.F.W. Hall, 27345 the Archdiocese of Detroit's ENDOW Adult Sunday School at 8:30 a.m. 427-1414. in participating in a course designed noon Saturday, Dec. 6, for ages 5 Schoolcraft (this is the I-96 service program, a continuing women's study Informal gathering 6 p.m. every All visitors welcome. Visit www.hoiy- group focused on the dignity of Sunday with scriptures and discussion crosslivonia.org. women of all ages and faiths. Based at the church on Middlebelt, one block Sunday worship on Pope John Paul il's "Letter to south of Ford Rd. 11 a.m. Sunday worship service, 9:30 ' Women", the Course I groups meet Call (734) 421-7620. a.m. Sunday school, 7 p.m. Wednesday 9:30-11 a.m. Mondays, and 7-8:30 p.m. Single Place Ministry Bible Study, at Good Shepherd Thursdays. Course V, called "Aquinas Single Place Ministry continues to Reformed'Church, 6500 N. Wayne ••*••**? - ** for Beginners", is a new addition to meet Thursdays 7:30-7:45 p.m. for Road at Hunter, Westland. the ENDOW curriculum and available social time, 7:45-8 p.m. opening, 8-9 For information, call (734) 721-0800. locally only at St. Michael's 9:30-11:15 p.m. program, at First Presbyterian Worship services . a.m. Tuesdays, All meet in the convent Church, 200 E. Main St., Northville. 10 a.m. Sundays Divine Liturgy fol­ basement meeting room. Women Call (248) 349-0911 or visit www. lowed by a fellowship/coffee time, v of all ages and faiths welcome. $60 singleplace.org. Cost is $5. at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox charge for materials, but no woman Prince of Peace Church Church, 36075 W. Seven Mile, between 4 will be turned away because of inabil­ Recovery, inc., meets at 10 a.m., every Newburgh and Wayne roads, Livonia.. -* ity to pay. Register by calliqg (734) Wednesday at the church, Walnut Lake Church school for children and adults 261-1455, Ext. 207, or online at www. Road and Green, West Bloomfield. begins at 9 a.m. Sunday. Vespers are endowonline.com. St Michael's is at Recovery, Inc., is an international, celebrated 5 p.m. Saturdays. Visitors 11441 Hubbard, south of Plymouth non-profit, self-help community are always welcome. For more infor­ DANIEL C. DeGRAFF JOHN A. MacDONALD Road, Livonia. based service organization that helps mation, call (248) 476-3432 (church), Age 81, of Bloomfield Hills. At home Age 88, of White Lake, MI, formerly Choral rehearsals people with nervous and emotional (248) 477-4712 (rectory) or Web site at on November 14, 2008 from compli­ of Birmingham. Passed away Tuesday, Oakland Choral Society has begun disorders reduce their suffering and www.orthodoxlivonia.org. cations of Parkinson's disease. November 11, 2008. He was born Tuesday evening rehearsals for its improve their quality of life. Call Men's breakfast Survived by his wife of 56 years, December 5, 1919 in St. Louis, MI, Christmas concerts with profes­ Martha Paul at (248) 682-9362 or e- Phoebe Campbell DeGraff; daughters the son of John R. and Etta L. (Rehle) Ham & eggs, hash browns, pancakes, Drieka DeGraff and Gretchen (Frank) MacDonald. Beloved husband of the sional soloists and orchestra. On mail her at marthapaul@sbcglobal. ' and more when you come to the Newman; and granddaughters Anna late Mary E. (Hardy) MacDonald Dec. 6 the group performs Benjamin net. Men's Breakfast at 8 a.m. on the and Grace Newman.. Dan's favorite (7/13/2007). Dear father of Bruce Britten's "St. Nicolas," and J.S. Bach's Tai Chi and strength classes first Saturday of every month at pastime was sailing off the shores of (Linda) of West Bloomfield, Jack of Lake Huron where he built a cottage Pennsylvania and Suzanne (Dennis) of "Cantata Wachet auf," and on Dec. Orchard United Methodist Church is The Senate Restaurant, located off for his family. Service at Great Lakes New Hampshire; dear grandfather of 14 Handel's "Messiah." Registration hosting a Tai Chi class 7-8:30 p.m. Haggerty Road between Five Mile National Cemetery will be private. Trina, Alexis and Robert; great-grand­ begins at 7:00 p.m., with rehearsal Mondays in the Mac at the church, and Six Mile in Northville. All men Memorial contributions may be made father of Nolan. Also survived by his 7:30-9 p.m., at Birmingham Unitarian 30450 Farmington Road, Farmington are invited for fellowship and food. to Bloomfield Township Adult Day brother, Edward of Howell. John was a Service, 2222 Franklin Rd. veteran of WWII and had served in the Church, 38651 Woodward, Bloomfield Hills. The cost per class is $10 or $40 Sponsored by Riverside Park Church Bloomfield Hills, Mt 48302. Army. He was a consultant for com­ OBITUARY^ Hills. All singers who can read music prepaid for five classes. of God, 11771 Newburgh, Livonia. Call mercial truck sales, member of First POLICY ' are welcome. Membership dues $55 The strength class takes place 9:30- (734)464-0990. Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, for fall season ($30 for students age 10:30 a.m. Monday and Wednesday. MOPS meetings DONNA MARIE CARI Birmingham Blue Lodge #44, F. & The first five "billed" lines of an 30 and under). Music cost additional. Cost is $5 per class. Drop-ins wel­ The Hosanna-Tabor Mothers of Age 77, of Frankfort (formerly of A.M., the Scottish Rite and enjoyed obituary are published at no cost. For information, call (248) 391-0184. come. Preschoolers (MOPS) group began Livonia and Farmington Hills), passed the Birmingham Senior Men's Club. All additional lines will be away on November 14, 2008 follow­ John deeply enjoyed family, friends charged at $4 per line. You may New worship schedule For information, call (248) 626-3620 meeting this fall at a new time at ; and his pets. Memorial services will ing a brief battle with, cancer. Donna place a picture of your loved one Worship 8 a.m. Sunday,'Faith Forum or visit www.orchardumc.org. the Lutheran church, 9600 Leverne, be held at a later date. Memorial con­ was born on May 1, 1931 in Detroit, for an additional cost of only $6. & Other Options at 9 a.m., and Tai Chi class Redford. Meetings continue the first MI to Warren and Lillian Landry. She tributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church in Birmingham. Symbolic emblems may be Worship and Sunday school at 10 a.m. Orchard United Methodist Church, and third Thursdays of the month at graduated from St. Ambrose High included at no cost (example: School in 1949, and married theatre Arrangements by MacDonald's Wednesday Worship at 7:30 p.m. in 30450 Farmington Road, Farmington 9:30 a.m. Join in for teaching, discus­ Funeral Home, Howell (517-546- American Flags, religious group sweetheart Patrick Can in April, the chapel at Holy Cross Evangelical Hills, is hosting a Tai Chi Class by Sam sion, creative projects and presenta­ 2800). Please leave remembrances on symbols, etc.) 1955. She was active in local church Lutheran Church (ELCA), 30650 Six Purdy, Wu Style Tai Chi. This medita­ tions. For more information, cail (248) activities and a long-time employee of the family's online guestbook at Mile, Livonia. Visitors welcome. For the Livonia Observer. Donna is sur­ www.macdonaldsfuneralhome.com. tive form of Martial Arts is great 470-5202 or send e-mail to nikki. vived by her brother Joseph Landry of Deadlines: • information, call (734) 427-1414 or for reducing stress and is great for [email protected]. Naperville, IL; four children William NANCY C. WILKJNS Friday 4:15 PM for Sunday visit www.hblycrosslivonia.org. over-ail health memory and balance. MOPS groups Wednesday 9:45 AM for Thursday Cari, Catherine Bishop (Cari), Paul Bible study Everyone is welcome from beginning Mothers of Preschoolers meets on Cari, and Elizabeth Heuer (Cari); and Long time Westland resident. Age 67. four grandchildren Amy Cari, Brian Died October 16, 2008 at her home in Obituaries received after these deadlines St. Michael the Archangel Church, to experienced participants at any the first and third Friday mornings or Cari, less Heuer, and Jonathon Heuer. Henderson, Nevada. Nancy was born wlff be placed in the next available issue. located at the southwest corner of time. Classes continue every Monday. first and third Wednesday evenings A memorial service and late luncheon November 12, 1940 to Clifford and Plymouth and Hubbard Roads, con­ Cost per class depends on number at Calvary Baptist Church, 43065 Joy is planned for 4pm on Thursday, Ruby Moore. She is survived by e-mail your obit to brother and sister-in-law, James and tinues its regular evening Bible Study* of participants. For information or to Road, Canton. Cail (734) 455-0022, , November 20, 2008, at the Italian [email protected] American Club, 39200 Five Mile Lenore Moore; brother, David Moore; program with an in-depth study of reserve your space, call (248) 701-1587 Ext. 4, or send e-mail to cbewom- or fax to: Road, Livonia, MI 48154 (734) 953- sister-in-law, Yvonne Moore; sister, The Gospel of Luke 7 p.m. on the 1st or (248) 626-3620. Visit www.orchar- [email protected]. Faye Nierman; sister and brother-in- Attn: Obits c/o Jennifer Musztuk 1137. In lieu of flowers, donations can and 3rd Thursdays of each month in dumc.org for updates. LOGOS Youth Club be made to the Alzheimer's law, Julie and Wayne Tutor; and many 586-826-7318 the rectory, The informal classes are Thrift store Calling all youth grades 4-12 to join Association. Professional services by nieces and nephews. Nancy was pre­ For more Information call: Jowett Family Funeral Home, ceded in death by her husband, Jennifer Musztuk open to all interested persons regard­ Open Wednesdays 9:30-11:30 a.m. and the LOGOS Youth Club'at Northville , Benzonia. Herbert Wilkins; and her brother, less of religious affiliation. To regis­ Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,at St First United Methodist Church. Martin Moore. 586-826-7115 or Charolette Wilson ter, call (734) 261-1445, Ext. 200. James Presbyterian Church, 25350 W. Recreation, dinner, Bible study and MARK E. LIST TANYA MICHELLE 586-826-7082 Time change Six Mile, Redford. Call (313) 534-7730. music Wednesdays, 5:15-8:15,p.m. or toll free Faith Lutheran Church, 30000 Five New schedule began Sept. 26. For registration, visit Age 54. Of Farmington, MI. Passed (COTTON) ANDERSON 800-579-7355 Mile, west of Middlebelt, Livonia, 9 a.m. Sunday school for all ages and www.fumcnorthville.org or call (248). away November 16, 2008. Arrange­ Age 48. Of Farmington Hills, MI. ask for Jennifer or Charolette returned to its fall-spring worship Faith Forum, 10 a.m. Worship Service 349-1144. ments by THAYER-ROCK Funeral November 12,2008. Arrangements by Home, Farmington. THAYER-ROCK Funeral Home. www.hometownlife.com BELIEFS & VALUES Observer S Eccentric | Thursday, November 20.2008 (*) D7 of rebuilding congregation

BY LINDA ANN CHOMIN is not making any major .• t . OSE STAFF WRITER changes to attract church **'•* goers, he is adding a 7:30 Rev. Merlin Pratt has one p.m. Thursday prayer service r; big task to accomplish as the to bring the faithful together new pastor of Cherry Hill more often. He's also trying ' 9 - United Methodist Church to attract younger people by in Canton — it's his job to incorporating praise music 4 C rebuild the congregation. into the traditional service at - 1 Over the last 175 years the 10:30 a.m. Sunday. numbers have dwindled to "We're starting to see about 40. Pratt thinks many results. The mood is lighter," n Christians are seeking the said Pratt. "The prayer ser­ ...**« comfort of a smaller church vice is a meaningful place i *- but wants to see a few more to meet in the middle of a faces in the pews, especially busy week. On Sundays we *4 for the Sunday School for have world class pianist and adults at 9 a.m. teacher, Andrew Song, to Cherry Hill United accompany the services and I Methodist is a historic place play guitar. Because it's small of worship. Organized in it's really quite interesting. 1834, the first church was Some people want the ano­ built the next year. Pratt says nymity of a huge church, but Rev. Merlin Pratt (left) and his wife, the Rev. Kay Pratt (right) spent two much of the wood from the some people want to be com­ years serving in the ministry in Kingston, Jamaica. original structure was used fortable." in barns and homes in the children and 12 grandchil­ We're getting ready to start area when the present church MARRIED AND MINISTERS dren. Advent Bible Studies, 10 a.m. was built in 1882. Merlin has been settling "Faith doesn't have a par­ and 7 P-m. Monday, Dec. 1. "My purpose is to help into the church since arriv­ Rev. Merlin Pratt recently moved to Canton with his wife, the Rev. Kay Pratt. sonage and is only part time, Tuesday is the contemporary restore the church to its place ing with his wife, Rev. Kay Merlin Is the new pastor at Cherry Hill United Methodist Church, Kay is at but allows me to go on mis­ youth service at 5:30 p.m. to of prominence in the commu­ Pratt, in late summer. Both Denton Faith United Methodist Church in Belleville. sions," said Kay Pratt. "Faith start at Advent and continue nity," said Pratt. "It's a his­ Merlin and Kay were relo­ partners with a church in on. We have a total of 50 in toric place but we have some­ cated to make sure area The Pratt's ministries seem as missionaries in Jamaica Liberia where they're build­ attendance on Sunday morn­ how slipped out of sight. It's churches survive. She serves to go hand in hand. In fact and in the past served in ing a church. I'm going on ing." located in Cherry Hill Village as pastor of Denton Faith it's hard to imagine one with­ Appalachian missions in a Jamaica mission trip this at the corner of Cherry Hill United Methodist Church in out the other as they sit talk­ southeast Ohio and Indian summer and am involved For more information about Cherry and Ridge roads, but you can Belleville but shares the par­ ing about their goals. missions in Oklahoma. He with local missions like the Hill United Methodist Church, visit see the spire from all over." sonage of the Canton house The couple originally met grew up in Jackson County food pantry, shoebox and cherryhillumc.org or call (734) 495- In recent years the church of worship with her husband in the seminary in Illinois and worked as a structural coat drives. It's a mission-ori­ 0035. To learn more about Denton has lost members who of 17 years. The unique situ­ and since then have shep­ steel fabricator before God ented church. The youth meet Faith, call (734) 233-4065. worked in the auto indus­ ation allows the two pastors herded churches on the west called him into ministry in during worship, a blended try and had to leave to find to exchange and expand upon side of the state. Most recent­ the late 1980s. Kay grew up service of contemporary and [[email protected] employment. While Pratt ideas for tending their flocks. ly they completed two years in Indiana. The two have five traditional with praise music. (734) 953-2145 Your Invitation to Worship E\ Willi* n c Amour l Ml CD MPIIOMM LI MFKV* Mil KM I MINS'U pi sW)l)

CATHOLIC CHURCH Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church 20300 Middlebelt Rd. • Livonia Immemorial Latin Mass fUdersgetd 14 Mile Road and Drake, Farmington Hills 248-474-3444 Approved by Pope St. Pius V in 1570 (Jnitgd Methodist 14175 Farmington Road, Livonia Just north of I-96 St. Anne's Academy • Grades K-8 (248) 661-91?! Pastor Beth Librande 10000 Beech Dalv 23310 Joy Road • Redford, Michigan Worship Service 9:30 AM 9:30 - Trad, Worship & Sun. Sen. 734-522-6830 5 Blocks E. ofTelegraph • (313! 534-2121 Sunday School 11:00 AM 11:00 - Contemp. Family Worship Mass Schedule: and Children's Church Nursery Provided www.redfordalclersqale.orai Sunday Worship Sunday/Bible Class First Fri. 7:00 p.m. 9:15 a.m. Contemporary 8:30 & 11:00 am-Traditional 9:45 am First Sat. 11:00 a.m. Sun. Masses 7;30 & 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Traditional Early Childhood Center Confessions Heard Prior to Each Mass Staffed Nursery Available Phone 734-513-8413 Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions Child Care provided for all services Tuesdays at 7:00 P.M. Youth Groups • Adult Small Groups Cherry Hill United Methodist Making disciples who share the love of Jesus Christ 321 S. Ridge Road Pastors: Robert F. Bayer and Anthony M. Creeden Canton, MI 734-493-0035 St Genevieve Roman Catholic Church M.\IMIM)\\ Rev. Merlin Pratt • Worship 10:30 GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH St Genevieve School - PreK-8 \ini\IM Pfajrer HourTkmretiayj H0SANNA-TABOR 29015 Jamison • Livonia • 734-427-5220 MISSOURI SYH0D LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL (Eas^ of Middlebelt, between 5 Mile 8 Jeffries) www. cherryhillumc. org 25630 GRAND RIVER at BEECH DALY 9600 Leverne • So. Redford • 313-937-2 MASS: Tues. 7 p. Wed., Thurs. 9 a, 313-532-2266 REDFORD TWP Sal. 4 p, Sun 11a Worship Service Pastor - Reverend Paul Undlin Cherry Hill Seventh-day 9:15 & 11:00 A.M. Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. St. Maurice Roman Catholic Church Adventist Church "More than Sunday Services" Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.n> 32765 Lyndon • Livonia • 734-522-1616 Sunday School 33/44 Cherry Hill, Garden City, Ml 48135 Education Hour 10:45 a.m. (between Merriman 8 Farmington Roads) Worship Services 9:15 & 11:00 A.M. (1 block west of Vtnoy) Phone: 734-524-0880 Christian School MASS: Mon. 8:30 a, Fri. 8:30 a, 9:00 a.m.& 11:30 AM METHODIST CHURCH Nursery Provided Pre-Kindergarten-8th Grade Sat. 6 p, Sun 9a Pastor: Eddie Petreaca Sunday School 8f Nursery "Open Hearts, Minds & Doors" The Rev. Timothy P. Hal both, Senior Pa f" Meetings on Saturdays for: 9:00, 10:30» 11:30 AM The Rev. DivVietor F. Halboth, Assistant P • .- Ear'y Morning Bible & Health Class-S a.m. Pastor: 36500 Ann Arbor Trail Worship Se;vice-Engllsh-9:30 a.m. Dr. John Grenfell HI between Wayne & Newburgh Rds. Bible Studies English & Spanish Associate Pastor: (Atl Ages) 11:00 am. Rev. David Wichert 734-422-0149 CHURCHES OF Wednesdays: Worship Service CWV.LLK \l I iHM.iniii-l I wini.IN ( hiinli THE NAZAKENE Prayer Meeting-7 p.m. First United Methodist Church and Pastor Milton Schemm \ of Plymouth Sunday Sch^1 I'RIsMIIRlW 5 Ann Arbor Trail, Dearborn He "~,45201 North Territorial Road (just East of Inkster Road) (West of Sheldon Road) 10:00 a.m. o (313)278-5755 EWNGELIULLl'THERAN (734) 453-5280 Rev. Marsha M. Woolley >hip Service & Sunday School 10:3C PLYMOUTH CHURCH CHURCH IN AMERIC\ i www.pfumc.org Visit our website: www.nev- i • ^/g^fflMP.I'^anVmember/i/immanueldi: OF THE NAZARENE The Friendly Church on the Trail 45801 W. Ann Arbor Road • {734) 453-1526 WARD Sunday School - 9:45 A.M. Sunday Worship -11:00 A.M. Timothy Lutheran Church Sunday Evening - 6:00 P.M. A Reconciling in Christ Congregation KIM Family Night - Wed. 7:00 P.M. 4'JOOU V- Mile Roai Iheran NEW HORIZONS FOR CHILDREN LEARNING CENTER ' 8820 Wayne Rd. I>KIM;M!KI\\ tor (734)455-3196 (Between Ann Arbor Trail & Joy Road] DIAOMIWlkJWL •l .s.\.i Livonia • 427-2290 \ . • . '.. Ml Jill Hegdal, Pastor 10:00 a.m. Family Worship (Nursery Available) ROSEDALE GARDIAS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (1 UNIT? CBUTtC 9601 Hubbard at W. Chicago, Livi (between Merriman 8 Farmington I'KTMiUrRIW Casual, Contemporary, ^RH* (734)422-04! B* Ul °'' www.rossdalegaraeni Excellent Children's "| Chapel Worship Ss 9:00 am Program Traditional Servi '"^ 10:30 am LlTHERWCHlkCH Fettowsmf) Presfylerion Church Meets at Franklin H.S. in Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. • Worship: 10:30 a.m. Livonia on Joy Road WE WELCOME YOU TO \\|S(U\M\ N>\OI> Pastor: Dr. Jimmy McGuire (Between Merriman and Middlebelt Roads} FULL SERVICE CHURCI Services held at: Madonna University's Kresge Hall at 10:00 a.m. 36600 Schoolcraft Road • Livonia 734-425-1174 Parking lot is on N.W. corner of Levan & Schoolcraft « Nursery provided Join us for coffee, bagels and : „ www.fellowship-presfovterian.orE: donuts after (he service! I Jfl St. James Presbyterian m35 Uliiinh USA ! IRISH W s( ILV L

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•#- Ugly, Allen's brother spins music under the name DJ Tack, playing tive members of the family, alternative, top 40, country and Alice Sycamore, falls for her more. FROM PAGE D1 boss, Tony Kirby, the son of "He may play the Blues a wealthy tycoon, two worlds ics of scary movies, funny films, Brothers, or dueling banjos," awards in Spotlight Player's collide. The Simpsons, The Family Guy Allen said. "It's like Cancun version of the Oscars — a "Tony and Alice are in love," and pop culture. On Tuesdays minus the sand." best supporting actor and a Cuba explained. "Alice is try­ there's bean bag 4!Toss Across" P.Y. Stix attracts a younger best supporting actress nod ing to balance two wildly dif­ games and on Monday beer pong. crowd of 20 and 30 somethings •i- w respectively. ferent families." And it won't Every night the week, patrons at night, but "you might see some­ "I find as my memory goes be easy, as Cuba hinted at an can stand on the chairs and one in their 50s or older here and I enjoy being a director more Act II breakup. dance, and bartenders perform they will have fun too," she said. than being an actor," Cuba Cuba began casting the trick-like moves with their booze Weekdays, the tone is com­ joked, "As an actor you shape roles — many of which require bottles similar to Tom Cruise in pletely different during the after­ one character, you tell the a memorable, eccentric Cocktail or the women in Coyote noon hours. , story of one character. As a character — in September. IP- -- director, you influence the "Two-thirds of a director's n— -JaH*.**.,* shape of the story of all the job is getting the right cast," At P.Y. Stix in Livonia there's a different party theme every night. Here is a characters. he said. "So far I've been typical crowded Saturday night, with bartenders and the guests dancing and "I do definitely look at com­ very lucky." By the end of the playing games together. munity theater as cooperative month rehearsals were well on storytelling." ,. their way. The show includes "That's when we have the work The martini menu is limited. And the tale his cast of Canton residents Jerry people who just come in for a reg­ This is more of a Bud/Bud Light/ 19 will take on this month Carney, Dan McKane, Meg ular business lunch," Allen said. Killian's crowd-. requires.cooperation to bring DaPonte, Pat McKane, Linda "We serve wraps, salads, wings..." "We just started serving Miller two of very different families Pohl, Tim Chanko, James Day, There's seven large television on draft and on Sundays during to life, as it seemed in the Joe Cone and John Chew; ^ screens forsport s fans, never a football games we offer Bud Light 1930s. "I had never heard Westland residents Reuben fc I dress code and drink specials on draft," Allen said. of the play," Cuba admitted. Ellman, David Zolotarchuk H here include "gator bombs" which So, if the economy has you When the selection committee and Linda Trygg; and Livonia ^^ HH :: is a drink of Gatorade, rum, down and you want a spring chose You Can't Take it With residents Lisa Brawley sugar and ice and "cherry bombs" break this fall, PY. Stix has the You several Spotlight mem­ and Richard Holland; and it ,'. which is vodka or rum, grenadine wild vibe if you like it loud and bers told him "this is your requires three-hour rehears­ syrup and sometimes cherries. extremely social. kind of play." als, three nights a week. • f• 1 'I And it turned out they were And this week, the cast is right. running through the show i * , £ . *.\ The message of the show almost nightly and working WKTCWlMNSt spoke to Cuba, as he hopes it within the constructed set also will resonate with audi­ with props and costumes. ences. And that message was, The set for You Can't Take he said: "If you're not having it With You is an expansive .r fun why are you doing it?" one, according to Cuba. Many It's a sentiment that applies of its pieces were borrowed to life, Cuba said, though not from previous shows, like the without its consequences. recently-wrapped Hello Dolly. "You always have the choice Cuba noted that for those to choose your heart's desire," interested in participating in "v*- ** he said. community theatre, Spotlight IT'S TIME FOR Players truly does rely on open TWO FAMILIES casting. While he admits the The production follows group does have its regular II @0$D TINE! three generations of an non- actors who audition show £i traditional family — one that after show, directors remain ire * •• *.'•* includes an aspiring balle­ open-minded and will cast rina, a xylophone player who whomever might be best for enjoys using a printing press, the part. and a playwright whb found To volunteer or learn more her calling when a typewriter about the group, visit www. 1 was accidentally delivered to spotlightplayers.net. Jt^f-'-NT • the house by mistake. When one of the more conserva­ [email protected] I (248)901-2567

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Get ready for handmade holiday- a Wonderful L^e, with shows Nov. Send items for consideration in Get Out! at least two themed works in glass, ceramic, 28 to Dec 20,32332 W. 12 Mile, up comic weeks in advance to Lana Mini, Observer S Eccentric HOLIDAY fiber and more with Holiday Farmington Hills. Call (248) 553- and Mirror Newspapers, 80S E. Maple, Birmingham, FROM PAGE D1 Objects Up andDown, Nov. 22 to 2955 or visit wwwiamnngton- Mt 48009, or e-mail [email protected]. Jan. 3,2009, at 407 Pine Street, players.org. Hear The Christmas Music of Rochester. Call (248) 651-4110. Detroit Opera House: Meet year ART Mannheim Steamroller by Chip Onstage the Wicked Witch of the West Arnold Klein Gallery: 32782 Woodward, Royal Davis, Dec. 18-19, The Masonic - The Nutcracker: The Jeffrey before Dorothy traveled over the Oak, (248) 647-7709. Temple Theatre, Cass and Temple Ballet performs this THiaikovsky rainbow in Wicked, showing Dec. Art Leaders Gallery: Holiday trunk show with BY SUSAN STEINMUEUER 20 to 50 percent off featured artists. 33030 streets, Detroit Tickets $25-$68. classic 7:30 pjn. Dec. 4-6,2:30 10 to Jan. 4,2009,1526 Broadway, STAFF WRITER Northwestern Hwy., West Bloomfieid, (248) (248)645-6666. . p.m. Dec. 6 and noon and 5 Detroit; tickets$33-$93 . (248) 539-0Z62, www.artleaders.com. On Rim p.m. Dec. 7, at the Detroit Opera 6^5-6666. It's been a good year for Mike Art-Raueous Gallery: 35 N. Main, Mt. Clemens, Penn Theatre: In celebration House, 1526 Broadway, Detroit. Fox Theatre: Like a Christmas Stanley despite the economy. (586)307-3604. ofth e theater's 67th anniversary Call (313) 237-3426 or visit www. Card set to music, see Irving Or perhaps because of it. Biddle Gallery: 2840 Bidtile, Wyandotte, (734) catch It's a Wonderful Life and a michiganopera.org. Or see the Berlin's White Christmas, running 281-4779, www.biddiegallery.com. "I've had great crowds the last Cafe 84: "The Green Show" featuring Detroit live performance by the Belleville Detroit Symphony Civic Orchestra Nov. 19 to Dec. 28, tickets $20- couple months, even though the Up S Coming Artists Guild, 14084 Lakeside Brass, 6:30 p.ra Thursday, Dec 4 and the Taylor Americana Ballet $100,2211 Woodward, Detroit market crashed," said Stanley, Blvd., Shelby Township, (586) 913-3773. or tile film only 6:45 and 9:15 pjn. perform the show, 7 p-m. Dec. Visit OrympiaEntertainmentcom 30, a stand-up comedian. Birmingham Bloomfieid Art Center: 1516 Friday, Dec. 5; White Christmas 6 and 2 p.m Dec. % at Arts or call (248) 433-1515. Cranbrook (between 14 ajid 15 Mile roads), Maybe, he speculated, people Birmingham, www.BBArtCenter.org, (248) is showing 7 p.m Thursday, Dec. Auditorium, 123 Selden Ave., Joe Louis Arena: Practice need humor even more when 644-0866. 11 and Polar Express is showing at Detroit Tickets $33.50. Call (313) your high-kicks forth e Radio times are tough. Birmingham Conference Center: 31301 Evergreen, 7 p.m. Friday-Sunday Dec. 19-21, 576-5111 or visit www.shopthe~ City Christmas Spectacular, run­ "Everybody is so down. They Birmingham. 9 p.m. Friday, Dec 19 and 5 p.m. max.com. ning Nov. 21-23, $24-$75 at 600 need that release." Birmingham Unitarian Church: 38651 Woodward, Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 20-21 Home forth e Holidays: Join Civic Center Drive, Detroit. Visit Stanley, a Redford native who Bloomfieid Hilis, (248) 647-2380. OlympiaEntertainmentcom or Bohemian National Home Gallery: 2009 Tillman, RedfordTheatre: It's a double the DSOs holiday sing-along and lives in Chicago, III, returns to Detroit, (313) 525-5253, www.jeromium. dose of holiday cheer at mis Old stirring annual show, 10:45 am call (248) 433-1515^ the area for Thanksgiving and com/bohouse.htm. Redford historic theater, begin­ and 8 p.m. Dec. 18; 8:30 p.m. Dec. Meadow BrookTheatre:y4 Christmas week performances. Cary Gallery; Photographs by Nancy Stocking ning withMzracfe on 34th Street, 19-20 and 3 p.m. Dec. 21, at the Christmas Carolis along-run­ He'll be at Joey's Comedy Club Mike Stanley and by Ron Teachworth, through Dec. 13, 8 p.m. Dec 5-6 and 2 p.m. Dec. Max M. Fisher Music Center, 3711 ning tradition in Rochester. Don't in Livonia at the 8 p.m. show 226 Walnut, Rochester. (248) 651-3656. CROP: 4160 Woodward, Detroit, (313) 833- 6; tickets $4. And then sing your Woodward, Detroit. Call (313) miss out Nov. 28~Dec. 21, on the Thanksgiving Eve, Nov. 26, opportunity to work in Chicago, 9901, www.cpop.com. heart out to White Christmas, 8 576-5111. campus of Oakland University, in and at Chaplins Comedy Club, and around the Midwest," he Detroit Artist Market: Art for the Holidays, p.ra Dec 19-20 and 2 p.m. Dec Avon Players: Seev4 Christmas Rochester Hills. Tickets $25-$40. Clinton Township, Nov. 28 and said. through Dec. 21,4719 Woodward, Detroit. 20, at 17360 Lahser, Detroit; tick­ Story, with shows Nov. 28-30, Dec Call (248) 377-0300 or visit www. 29. Stanley describes 2007 as DSM Art Studio: Bob Ross-style painting class­ ets $4. "Visit www.redfordtheatre. 5-7,12-14, at 1185 Washington mbtheatre.com. es, 1-5 p.m. one Sunday per month; free • He's also scheduled to be at a "rough year." '1 was touring fine art portfolio assessments for college- com. Road, Rochester Hills. Call (248) Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle in relentlessly." bound students, 28691N. Lilley, Canton, On Canvas - 608-9077- Compiled by Royal Oak on Dec. 26 and 27. "In retrospect it afforded me (734) 453 -3710, www.dmartstudio.com. Paint Creek Center for the Arts: The Farmington Players: It's Stephanie Angelyn Caso!a He's looking forward to the ability to really craft my act." Farmington City Gallery: Costick Center, 28600 appearing at Joey's, where he got This year, "I was just named 11 Mile, (248) 473-1856. Farmington Community Library: 23500 Liberty, his start and where he will close the 2008 Best Stand-up (248) 553.6261, www.suzannebauman.com. the show. At Joey's, comic and Comedian in Chicago by the FirstUnited Methodist Ch«rctt:1589 W. Maple, comedy teacher Bill Bushart of Chicago Reader," an alternative Birmingham. Redford first encouraged him to newspaper. "I also just signed a GalleryHVT: Village Theatre at Cherry Hill, try stand-up when he performed deal with Stand Up! Records." 50400 Cherry Hill Road, Canton, (734) 394- during open mic sessions there. 5300, www.canton-mi.org/viliagetheater, Stanley said his topics range www.wsg-art.com. "He's a funny guy," said from his girlfriend to politics. Galeria at Orchard Lake: "Insights" by sculptor Bushart, when reached for com­ "It's geared to a more mature Evelyn,Bachorski-Bowman, through Nov, ment. "He's got good pop culture audience," he said. He knows 30, Building 8, Orchard Lake Schools, 3535 > J , a c f- z »' if e Initially he followed his dad, fodder for comedy." 23241 Woodward, Ferndale, (248) 591-6623, George Stanley, retired Redford "I'm just thankful that I get to www.lemberggallery.com. Township Fire Department do it," he said of his act. Livonia Arts Commission; Fine Arts Gallery, Battalion Chief, into fire fight­ second floor; Livonia Civic Center Library, ing. joey's Comedy Club is located at 36071 32777 Five Mile, (734) 466-2490; Livonia Arts Commissioners, Livonia City Hall, While working as an emer­ Plymouth Road, Livonia. Call (734) 261- 33000 Civic Center Drive, (734) 466-2540. gency medical technician, he 0555. Lotus Arts Gallery: Artists Charles H. Pabst, began getting comedy bookings Chaplins Comedy Club is located at Thomas Arvid and Sergio Furnari (a and about six years ago decided 34244 Groesbeck Highway, Clinton life-sized version of the Lunchtime on a to pursue stand-up comedy full Township. Cail (586) 792-1902. Skyscraper sculpture), now showing, West Ann Arbor Trail, Plymouth (888) 889- time. ; Ridley's Comedy Castle is located 4ART, wwwJotusartsgailery com. "1 started working all the at 269 E. Fourth, Royal Oak. Call (248) i Step Studios S Gallery: Featuring glass clubs in Michigan, then had the 542-9900. works by Kaiser Suidan, Craig Paul Nowak, John Gargano, Susan Beiner and many oth-

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Are you a Pear or i v v JOHN STORMZAND Fashion blogger helps women chose STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER This week's PINK Picks come courtesy of reader Mollie what fits them - and save a bundle Dobersek, 21, of Canton. The Tanya Schoolcraft College student BY LAN A MINI Chisholm plans to enroll at Eastern STAFF WRITER TANYA CHISHOLM created a Michigan University and major website for in journalism: She would enjoy Tanya Chisholm has four What: Personal shopping com­ women's writing a fashion column. roles that happily consume her pany for moms; women on a fashion Dobersek earned an honorable time. budget and women who need advice, and mention in our recent PINK As blogger of a popular help getting a "makeover." for is also a Picks contest and we think it fashion website, she informs that prospective job interview. personal will be easy for you to see why: readers about big sales and Chisholm is also a fashion blog­ shopper. $?©§iT It? Mollie Dobersek good fashion. The blog is titled ger. "Fashion Sensei" — Sensei is Contact: (248) 877-0777 and e- skinny jeans, vests, high-waist- the Japanese word for "teach­ ed belted dresses/skirts, long er." mail: shopwithapplesandpears@ tunics> liquid leggings, animal Showtime's Dexter (Season l- In her other fashion role, comcast.net prints 3), One Tree Hill, Rescue Me, she founded Apples & Pears Blog: The New 90210 Personal Shopping. The Troy fashionsensei.wordpress.com OQriWeatiil resident shops with women if Crocs footwear, bell-bottom they choose, or she'll do it for jeans, jean jackets, loud logos California Peach Sangria, them. Shopping is designed so that Mountain Dew Voltage Chisholm helps women women on a budget can hire update their wardrobe at styl­ Chisholm to buy smart, cur­ classy stilettos, ankle boots, ish stores — and saves them rent, long-lasting pieces that slouchy boots money by knowing where the update their wardrobe. 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"I always said that if there slouchy bags Her personal shopping busi­ were Garanimals for women popular luuuiiw idi., Diu gU^fev- uiuiiig djub interview. ness also is designed to show (where women could put Chisholm focuses on topics for - If it's true that first impres­ sushi, garden burgers, crab women over 30 how to dress together outfits based on Michiganders. sions are literally one-tenth Bare Minerals by Urban Decay, cakes, hummus and pita bread for their body type. matching color-coded tags), This week on her blog, she of a second long, you can't MAC bright bold eye shadow "Every woman is generally they would," Chisholm said. told readers about Kate Spade's scratch your head, look down, shaped either like an apple or "Because we are incredibly private 20 percent off sale. keep your hands in your pock­ CherryBbmb by Carrie a pear," Chisholm said. "When busy." And, she offered a 20 percent ets or use hand gestures. 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