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86 (*) Observer & Eccentnc I Sunday, December 18, 2005 LOCAL SPORTS www.honwtownliff!.com Schoolcraft bounces back from forfeit, stops Lansing> BY BRAD EMONS 'iT~Fj:' WRITER The Schoolcraft College men's basketball team shrugged off some bad news earlier in the week to beat previously unbeaten Lansing Community College on Friday night, 98-82. The visiting Ocelots got 18 points apiece from Jarred Axon and Ryan Williams to hand the NJCAXs No. 4ranked team in Division II its first setback in 10 games. Seven-footer James Davis and 6-7 DeMario Curry chipped in with 17 and 15 points, respectively, for the Ocelots, who led 52-36 at)J.alftime. Schoolcraft got off to a 20-4 lead during the first five minutes of play. The Stars cut the deficit to six with just under six minutes to go in the game, but baskets by Curry and Davis, along with timely free throw shooting (21-of-24 on the Tigers claw Crusaders on Ky. trip Madonna University stayed close for both halves Friday, but couldn't get over the hump in a 64-58 women's basketball setback to host Campbellsville (Ky.). Sophomore forward Martina WOMEN'S HOOPS Franklin (Redford Union) led the Crusaders (5-7) with 16 points. Senior center Sarah Thomson added 12, while senior guard Lydia Prusinowski chipped in with 10. Leigh Bolinger and Julija IIIic each scored 12 points to pace the victorious Tigers (5-8). Jenny Noort contributed 11. Campbellsville led by only ~\\ ,,\ L,t1f1.im, ;1 ';'1, (L"pi:. ',I)'" till, ," 'jl{,' \ I' 'j(j 11III j',)() 1 J \): ~ lj 111' llgv)" linished the mght at 53.3 percent (24-of-45). They also hit 14-of- 18 foul shots. Madonna shot 40.3 percent from the field (26-of-67) and were only l-of-11 from threepoint range. The Crusaders had 21 turnovers to Campbellsville's 20. MU was outrebounded, 24- 18. On Saturday, the Crusaders traveled to Lindsey Wilson (Ky.). Mechanics drop price of tickets The Motor City Mechanics of the United Hockey League (UHL) announce that they have lowered ticket prices for the remainder of the season. The reorganization comes after changing ticket prices throughout the month of December and noticing a welcome change in attendance. Starting Jan. 1 the Mechanics - who last season featured Garden City native Joe Burton - will be offering Section 1, 8, and 9 (on the blue line) at $15, all other reserved seats at $10 and bleacher seats (general admission) will be sold at $5. All groups over 20 will receive the group rate at $8 per ticket. The Mechanics will also be selling season tickets for the remainder of the season starting with the game on Jan. 6 against Danbury. The 24-game season ticketmcludes all regular season home games from Jan. 6 through April 15. The Mechanics' previous ticket prices were among the highest in the league but were priced competitively with other sporting and entertainment venues throughout the metro- Detroit area. Changing prices will make attending games more affordable for families. For more information or to purchase tickets please contact the Mechanics offices at (866) 997-PUCK (7825). night), secured the win. "We got off to a good start and they (Lansing) had to try and fight back from that most of the game;' Schoolcraft coach Carlos Briggs said. "Our pressure defense got to them and Davis was a load inside, not necessarily with his scoring, but with his shot-blocking and OOOGE m- rebounding." ROl1 B?nk~ led the Stp"'s with 14 points. Lansing was 13-of-15 from the {oulline. Schoolcraft's record now stands at 9-2 because the Ocelots had to forfeit their 78- 64 win on Nov. 25 over Indian Hills (Ia.), the NJCAXs No. 2ranked team in Division I, in the Battle at the Beach Tournament hosted by Daytona Beach (Fla.) CC. CHRVSLER .-----???S(tl~==- $5~~ERY MOPAR POWER PRO, NASCAR@OR JEE~, XTREME BATTERY . In the previous tournament g?'YYlt", a !02-,95 win ave:,:, St. John's River (Fla.), Briggs was ejected and was required to sit out the next game under a new NJCAA rule adopted this season that neither Schoolcraft administrators or the coach were aware of. Under the previous NJCAA rule, coaches who were ejected from games did not have to sit out. MADONNA 73, SAYANNAH ART TO: Madonna University held on to nip the Cazzle KusseiJ-coachea Bees ot Savannah College of Art & Design Friday night, at the MU Tournament. The Crusaders (5-6 overall) led 39-34 at halftime, thanks to some good field-goal shooting (16~for-38, .421 percent). SCAD (6-9 overall) came back a little during the second half, but could not catch up despite a 17-point outing by guard Gerard Bowden. Leading the Crusaders to victory Winter Service Specials - Expert Technicians - Authentic Mopar Parts m:.'" t ~:et': ••••••••••••••• ',' •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• eo •• D";i~,:,q"/~~[3 ~~~ % ~ '~, 'INT INSPECTION, TIRE ROTATION AND WIPER BLADES I ~II ,;i: , were guard Charlie Henry (16 points), forward D.J. Bridges (14 pomts, SiX rebound.s), Adam Kerfoot" (12 points) and forward Derrick Mudri, who only scored two points but led MU with 13 rebounds. 0 Also in double figures for the Bees' were guard Owen Oliver (14 points, 15 rebounds), forward Yun Watkins,~ (10 points) and guard ShaUll Watson (10 points). The Crusaders faced St. Francis (Ind.) in Saturday's tournament championship final. , Stick lUith the Specialists@ ~~;~~to 5. quarts • New Mopar oil filter ~J!)e~;Froht windshield Value-line blades ':.I;i ' . 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Linda Chomin Charities in . .. ~ neea InlS Christmas Audrey and Carl Mattson have been delivering food and clothing to the poor for years but are still surprised by the need. Last week, the Livonia couple drove up and down Woodward and Third and had no problem delivering the sandwiches made by members of St. John's Lutheran Church in Redford. Among those they came upon was a homeless man with hands as cold as ice. Michigan is a harsh place to live in 'Winter,but most of us can retreat to the warm indoors. Others have shelter but little if anything to give their children for Christmas. Every year, the Mattsons and area nonprofits work to make the holidays brighter. The Mattsons have more than 150 requests from mothers whose children need clothes, food and beds. To help, call (734) 522- 50n The Mattsons deliver food and clothing year to the poor in the Cass Corridor, Brewster Projects, Brightmoor, and Norwayne in Westland in the name of their ministry, House. Ja'Noah "They need gloves, hats, Tshirts, white and thermal socks, and toys;' said Audrey Mattson. "God provides and we never ask for money. It's not like we don't need it but I was brought up notto ask." FIRST STEP It's Amy Youngquist's job to ask for donations so First Step can help domestic violence and sexual assault victims. This is a busy year for the associate director of the western Wayne County agency that assists women and children who flee abusive homes. Their counselors and shelter are busy as well as the assault respon~,;e teams who assist women at hospitals, emergenc')' rooms ;1nd nnlie(' {l('1"),1.tnl("lt~ UlL 0 '-jLll !,' (, 1 Plymouth. '.We have a \\11'>hltst and ask gifts are unvvrapped so mom can "'Tap them herself We also need gift cards to Kmart, Target, Meijer, and phone cards to meet basic needs," 'T"~ l..~l~ ~~1l (/"11),1\ A'C: ,,,, ........ .Lva .....Lp, ....u.UI.I'-':l) .LJ.V J.J.J.J.VJ. visit '\ivww.firststep-mi.org for a wish list. CAPUCHIN SOUP KITCHEN Brother Vincent Reyes has seen the number of families seeking help at the Capuchin Soup Kitchen go up this year as well. In the past, 200 families a day would request a Pantry Pack offood to feed a family of four for a week. The average now is 264. To help, call Reyes at (313) 579-2100. Ext. 203. "The economy is affecting a lot of people;' said Reyes. "They need canned and dry goods, blankets, men's undernrear. clothing and shoes, and financial help. Like everyone else their heating bills are going up at least 50 percent. They could use gift certificates for grocery stores," Reyes hopes to raise several thousand dollars at a photography exhibit and auction Jan. 14. It is part of the My Name Is project, For some time now Reyes has captured the images of the poor through his camera lens. "It's really important to tell the stories. These are just people having a difficult time;' said Reyes. Sister Nancyann Turner is doing her part to help children at the kitchen's Conner location where the Livonia nun directs tutoring and art programs. To help, call (313) 822-8606, Ext. 210. 'We need new winter socks for kids and teens, educational games or jigsaw puzzles less than 200 pieces because kids don't have the patience, and books for teens - fiction, sports stories, biographies;' said Sister Turner, "They say, it takes a whole village to raise a child. We could never do this without you:' LindaChominis the ObserverLifeand Healthreporter. I *= "flfl r Diabetics get high-tech help. HEALTH Cl0 III Internet can harm teens. ALICE MCCARTHY C4 Service marks 'Longest Night: FEATURE C4 , '. 'Back in Iraq Christmas was a big deal. The Chaldean spent days making Kalecha, the Christmas:. " , . cookies. People would go from village to village visiting. It was a time to spend with family.' Vanessa Denha'Garmo ___ Redfordresident, co-publisher ~"",,_ of the Chaldean Newsin Farmington l Hills Vanessa Denha-Garmo(right first row) enjoys the last Christmas with her father Sabri Mansour Denha (center). ~, :L(~l~L;~v focus on family, church, food B!ll BRESLER I STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Soprano VickieA.Kimlerrehearses a solo. BILL BRESLER j STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Ilene MakiYankepresents Christmas tarts with prune and apricot filiings. 'i ,-r' Wi' On Christmas Eve Vanessa Denha-Garmo \vill be following the traditions her parents brought to America from Iraq. After going to Mass at St. Thomas Cbaldean Catholic Church in '~lest Bloomfield, the family returns to her mother's bome for a meal of stuffed tripe (pacha). Family, church and food are key to many of the Christmas celebrations carried on by people who have immigrated to the U.S. Denha-Garmo's father, the late Sabri Mansour Denha, went to Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Mass and would nsher at both. "Mass is really important," said Vanessa Denha-Garmo, a Redford resident who co-publishes The Chaldean News in Farmington Hills. "Our Christmas is about the birth of \\l ,\U\llu ,jl\~'l.', ,!U.J\.- \j, father's sister would come o~er with all her children along with family from my mother's side. The kitchen was too small so we set up a 12-foot long table." .As a child, Boscarino's cousins lived abo"e them in a Bat on the east side of Detroit. On Christmas morning his father and the older men would drag out a tobog?:mlike sled and take them down the , street to play in the snow. "We really had a ball;' said '~:"1}., Boscarino. "Christmas ,-(~ , afternoon we had a din- - ner of spaghetti, meat balls, sausage, salads dhomemade bread. Mom did a lot of baking and bought 50 pound bags of flour:' It took Ilene Yanke four hours just to bake the Finnish Christmas cake Bill BRESLER ISTAff PHOTOGRAPHER made with Pulla bat- Pulia'nisu is a sweet coffee bread flavored with cardamom above, which also can be made in shapes such as the Christmas star design at top. Christ. Mass is sometimes 11/2 to two hours long, in Iraq three to four hours. "Back in Iraq Christmas was a big deal. The Chaldean spent days making Kalecha, the Christmas cookies. People would go from village to village visiting. It was a time to spend with family." Tony Boscarino remembers when as many as 35 family members gathered around the table in his parents Italian home. Today, he and wife Martha incorporate traditions from her Finnish heritage by baking coffee cakes and pies. Both are members of the Finnish American Singers who rehearse at the Finnish American Center in Farmington Hills. "We all sit around the night before Christmas with the family;' said Tony Boscarino, 84, of Farmington Hills. "We eat homemade Italian cookies and go to Midnight Mass then we all sit around the tree and open our gifts. l'The tradition is you're never ter. Then she shaped a Christmas star from the batter in addition to making tarts fillEid with prune and apn- " cots. The goodies .." were for the .. ,,~ c Scandinavian Holiday celebratiqn -0 at the Finnish American Center'lu,' .. j Farmington Hills and Pikku JOlll1J.
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