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Offices closed Residents protest proposed . Westland city offices, including the 18th District Court and the • Recycl i ng Center, wi 11 be closed on Good Friday, April 6. Garbage location of new city hall and recycling pickup will not be affected. By LeAnne Rogers Director) Bruce Thompson that can call me. I would like to start The Historical Mu­ city hall for several reasons Observer Staff Writer the property wasn't zoned for • our own committee," said Camp­ including the ability to fund the seum will be closed on residential, just the library," said bell. project with recaptured proper­ Saturday, April 7; the In a literal case of not in my Newberry Estates resident Bill . The property in question— ty taxes through the Tax Incre­ Westland Library will back yard, residents from New­ Campbell. "Probably 150 homes nine acres behind the library — ment Financing Authority with­ be closed on Saturday berry Estates Subdivision will be affected by this. Don't is owned by the city and is actu­ out requiring additional taxes. and Sunday, April 7-8, build City Hall there, please." and the Bailey Recre­ appeared before the Westland ally zoned R-5, single family Constructed about six years, ation Center will be council Monday to object to a Campbell commented that the residential like the library site. Newberry Estates Subdivision closed on Easter Sun­ proposal under discussion to homeowners association had It has undeveloped land with is located south of the library day, April 8. construct a new city hall north of already been contacted by an trees around the perimeter but a west of Central City Parkway their homes neaf the William P. attorney and implied he would paved parking area near the cen­ and north of Ford. A commercial Faust Library. " organize a recall effort against ter and a pavilion used for con­ strip center, including Kroger, is ."We never heard about this the elected officials, if the proj­ certs. located immediately south of the development. I was told by ect moves forward. The council has looked at the (Westland Planning and Building "I don't want to do it. People property as the site of the a new Please see CITY HALL, A2

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By LeAnne Rogers Estates resident, Robert Observer Staff Writer Kieffman, also said that Marshmallow he wanted to participate Drops Local residents will on the citizens council have additional represen­ and questioned the pro­ Wayne County Parks tation on a body review­ cess for finding the mem­ and the Westland Civi- ing project plans for the bers. tan Club are sponsoring city's Tax Increment The nine residents the annual Marshmal­ ' Financing Authority. "; offered to council for . low Drop at 11 a.m. Council'members voted appointment to the cit­ Friday, April 6, at the izens council included Nankin Mills area on to add expand the TIFA Development Area Cit-'( eight members who were Hines Drive, just east izens Council from nin6 appointed a year ago of Ann Arbor Trail in to 11 members Monday. - • as the TIFA looked into Westland. after residents living > alternatives for replac­ Thousands of near the possible site of a ing City Hall. That effort , marshiriallows will be new city hall complained didn't move forward as ' dropped from a heli­ they hadn't had known expected, said Westland copter for youngsters about the council and Economic Development ' to pick up and turn in hadn't had an opportunity Director LoriFodale.. for a prize. Regardless to serve. As the need arose again, of how many marsh- Fodale said the cur- • mallows are collected, A proposal to build a new city on city-owned rent members were con­ each child will receive tacted and asked if they one treat. There will property west of the William P. Faust Public were interested in being be three separate age appointed again. groups — 4 years and Library was discussed at younger, 5-7 years and an earlier council study The appointed mem­ 8 years and older. • session and wasn't actu­ bers are Diana Dallavec- BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ally on the Monday meet­ chia, Linda Potter, Bar­ For more informa­ Brandon Tomblin and attorney Robert Mullen in Judge Ron Lowe's courtroom. ing agenda. However, the bara Barski, Mary Mur­ tion, call (734) 261-1990 council was appointing phy, James Murphy, or visit www.wayne- members to the citizens Judy Bianchi, Lisa Egg- • countyparks.org. council, which is need­ , ers, Bud O'Leary and The Wayne Parks and ed to review an amend­ Pola O'Leary. State law Recreation Depart­ ed plan that could include requires that members of ment will hold its 33rd Second judge the City Hall project and the citizens council live annual Marshmallow allow funding of the proj­ within the boundaries of Drop 10 a.m. to noon ect through recaptured the TIFA district. Friday, April 6, at the property tax dollars in In his motion amend­ Anderson ball field in" the TIFA District. Goudy Park, on Howe ment, Councilman Bill out of sex case "I live adjacent to the Johnson wanted Nathan • south of Annapolis. . The first drop wilTbe library. How can I partici­ and Kief fman, whose at 10 am. for walking pate if you haven already names weren't specifical­ toddlers to age 4 and By Darrell Clem year-old boy. ' chosen a the board?" said ly mentioned, appointed children with a disabil­ Observer Staff Writer . Judge Ronald Lowe refused to hear Mack Nathan, who lives to the citizens council. ity. The second drop will testimony Monday as Tomblin, 26, on Newberry Estates Council President . be for children age 5-7 A second judge from 35th District appeared in court for what has become Drive. "There should James Godbout support­ and the third drop for ' Court in Plymouth has recused himself a twice-delayed preliminary exami­ be several people with . ed a suggestion from child ages 8-10. from'a case involving former Wayne- nation on one count of child sexually homes at the back of the Mayor William Wild that Westland school teacher Brandon Lee ' abusive activity, two counts of using a library on it. I walk my residents interested in Tomblin, a Canton man jailed.on crim­ computer to commit a crime and two. dogs back there and that serving on the citizens inal charges following accusations of ' will be eliminated." inappropriate behavior toward a 16- Please see DELAYED, A2 A second Newberry Please see EXPAND, A2 INDEX Business A8 Crossword Puzzle ....B12 Entertainment B6 ; Food B9 Homes B12 Veteran starts writing group for fellow vets Jobs B13 Obituaries B5 By LeAnne Rogers out," said Durfee, 58, who It's really necessary to talk For the veterans writ­ Westland's William P. Opinion A10 Services B12 . Observer Staff Writer served in the U.S. Navy about what you have writ­ ing group, Durfee said Faust Library. The next Sports...... B1 1972-75. • ten," said Durfee,. who has he'd like participants to session is set for 7 p.m. \ Wheels B14 Veteran and poet Mark A poet since he was a published three books of bring a piece of writing Wednesday, April 18. Durfee is looking for teen; Durfee said he real­ poetry. "People are really — a short story or poet­ Participants can regis­ © The Observer & Eccentric * other veterans to join a izes participating in a writ­ shy about letting.strangers ry — to be discussed. ter by calling (734) 326- Volume 47 • Number 91 monthly creative writing ing group has its own set • hear about their writing." "Something to look' 6123. group that will focus on. of challenges which is A retired master auto at through my eyes. "Everything is free. Home Delivery: their experiences in com­ hampering the number of mechanic, Durfee said he I'll analyze their word If nothing else, they (866) 887-2737 bat and at home. veterans signing lip for the has worked with many choices, the structure can enjoy a free water . Collectively, veter­ free program. writers, primarily on a and syntax," he said. and steal'a pen from' the Return 4130+Concept Dr. ans keep a lot bottled up, "A lot of getting a crowd one-on-one basis. 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EXPAND use the same process as rer noted that when there West la nd Tl FA D i strict our boards andcommis- isn't a project, Westland Continued from page A1 sions," said Councilman would receive only about Adam Hammons. "There 30 cents out of each dol­ council send a letter of may be more people at lar collected with the bal­ interest to his office or to home who are interested. ance refunded to other Fodale. I have no issue with add­ taxing jurisdictions. "I agree with add­ ing two people." Unlike the current City ing two people but both The TIFA Board had .Hall location, the city- (Nathan and Kief f man) handled the construction owned property behind are Newberry Estates of the library more than the library is part of the residents," said Coun­ 15 years ago, Wild said. TIFA District. Earlier cilman Michael Kehrer, "It's the jewel in the . concepts studied includ­ adding residents on near­ crown of our city, we ed possible relocation to by Dowling may also be were able to finance a commercial site within interested in serving. the nicest library in the the TIFA district, which Council members area," he said. "Twenty includes the Westland agreed to expand the cit­ years ago, we were crit­ Shopping Center, and izens council to 11 mem­ icized as one of the big­ rebuilding on the current bers, with the two add­ gest cities.iri the area, if Ford Road site. ed spots to be filled at the not the nation, without a "By what has been pre­ April 16 council meeting. library. It was a solution. sented to me, the library An amendment to appoint We have a problem with site is the best. It is too Nathan and Kief f man City Hall and we can't expensive on this (Ford • failed on a split vote. just hope it goes away." Road) site. This site is no "We need to do our When the TIFA has a good," said Kehrer. due diligence with let­ project, property tax rev­ ters of interest or appli­ enues are captured and lrogersOhometownlife.com cations. It's only fair to used for funding. Keh­ (313) 222-5428

Brandon Tomblin is led back to the to enjoy the woods and "There has been a lot lockup after CITY HALL drops in his property val­ of talk on City Hall. I'm his prelimi­ Continued from page A1 ue, Kief f man said the excited that at the end of nary hearing city should look at oth­ the day, not one person is was delayed subdivision. er vacant property for a saying we've got to save for a second After moving his phys­ city hall. the building," said May­ time. • ical therapy business to Other residents called or William Wild. "We all Westland, Robert Kieff- on the council to pre­ know the serious prob­ man said that he and his serve the wooded area lems with the building." wife had rented for two " behind their homes and Those problems include years and were looking expressed concerns that mold and air quality • for a home in Canton until . the development would issues, persistent base­ deciding to buy in New­ bring additional traffic to ment flooding due to the berry Estates. their neighborhood. high water table and a BILL BRE5LER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER • "I was assured by the Some speakers urged sink hole that is develop­ builder that the woods the council to consider ing along the east build­ .then it leads to a taint," on other potential charg­ would not be taken out, I placing a new city hall on ing foundation, said Wild. DELAYED Lowe said, adding later, es against Tomblin. paid extra for a view of •the current building site "Where it will go is sec­ Continued from page A1 "We've got to be squeaky Wayne-Westland Com­ the woods," said Kief f- on Ford near Central City ondary. It may end up at clean on this one." munity Schools Superin­ man. "I chose to invest" Parkway. the library property. This counts of distributing Lowe said he could tendent Greg Baracy has in Westland. I have been The council hasn't vot­ is bur City Hall and we sexually explicit material have proceeded Monday said Tomblin had partial loyal to Westland. I would, ed on any plans to con­ have got to deal with it," to children. if Tomblin had intended teaching assignments at ask you to be loyal to me." struct a new city hall at said Wild. •"I know the defen­ to merely waive his pre­ Wayne Memorial High Noting the money this point—the issue dant," Lowe said. "He liminary exam — a deci­ School, where he taught invested in his back- • wasn't even on the coun­ irogersOhometownlife.com worked at a chiropractic sion that automatical­ vocal music, and at yard patio to allow him cil agenda. (313)222-5428 office I was going to." ly sends a case to Wayne Franklin Middle School, . In recusing himself, County Circuit Court for St. Michael Lutheran Lowe alluded to Tomb- disposition. However, School and Hicks Ele­ lin's family ties to 35th Lowe withdrew from the mentary School. AROUND WESTLAND District Judge Michael case after learning that Tomblin remains jailed Gerou. testimony was going'to with a $75,000/10 per­ Garage sale Activity Center, 34516 Michigan Aye:, Gerou's brother, Thom­ be heard. cent bond, meaning he Ss. Simon and Jude Church is hold­ Wayne. as Gerou, is Tomblin's Lowe, meanwhile, could be released with . ing a garage sale 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fri­ There will be a silent auction, live stepfather and also runs tossed the case to the $7,500. His family hasn't day, April.13, at the church, 32500 auction, raffles, music and more. The a Canton chiropractic . only remaining 35th posted the bond, but Palmer, east of Venoy, Westland. There . cost is $25 per adult (age 21 and older) office. District judge, James Assistant Wayne County will be a $2 bag sale at 4 p.m. All large -;;; and includes strolling buf fet,-de's9ert"3' , f,' Judge Gerou already** - Plakas, an'd set the pre-«•« -Prosecutor Maria Mill-.i : items also will sell for $2 at bag sale.- *: V• ; arid two beverages.^ •' •?.;'^'fef.S;'!»%; • I had recused him­ liminary exam for May er has said that, even if. For more information, call Mae Bray' self from the case 4. However, Lowe said Tomblin is released, he j 'at(734)722-8209.^^-^ -W ;&*-.- 'when Tomblin initial-" "•• "he'wbuldn't be surprised ' would be placed under ish office at (734) 721-8745 or visit -I ly appeared in his court­ if Plakas also recuses house arrest with an Open House the website, www.stmarywayne.org, room on March 16, pub­ himself. electronic tether. St. Damian Catholic School in West- and clicking on the Auction Gavel for licly acknowledging that If that happens, Tomb­ Charges out of Can­ land is holding an open house 6:30- forms and more information. :-,...- his sister-in-law is Tomb- lin's case likely would be ton arose after Miller 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 17. St. Damian lin'smother. sent to another district said a mother contact­ offers preschool for 3-4-year-olds and Higher Rock Cafe By following Ger­ court. ed authorities alleging , half and full day kindergarten through • The Wayne-Westlarid Salvation Army ou in recusing himself,. Tomblin could face "inappropriate behav­ grade 8. For more information, call hosts Higher Rock Cafe, an evening Lowe said it's impor- ' penalties ranging up ior" toward her 16-year-, (734) 427-1680 or go online to www. of Christian music, fellowship, games tant to guard against any to 20 years in prison if old son. stdamian.com. ' • and concessions at 7:30 p.m. the fourth appearances that Tomb­ . he is convicted of the Baracy has said Tomb­ Friday of the month at the corps, 2300 lin might be treated dif- charges out of Canton. lin resigned and severed Anniversary auction Venoy, south of Palmer.There's no . ferenfly than another Outside Gerou's court­ his ties to the Wayne- St. Mary Parish in Wayne is cele­ cover charge. For more information defendant facing a simi­ room on March 16, Westland school district. brating its 150th anniversary with an visit Higher Rock Cafe on Facebook at lar situation. Assistant Wayne Coun- • auction, "A Night on the Town," at 6 . www.facebook.cpm/Wayne Westland "If we don't comply ty Prosecutor Brian Sur­ dclemehometownlife.com p.m. Saturday, April 21, in the Parish HRC or call (734) 722-3660. with that procedure, ma declined to comment (313)222-2238

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By LeArme Rogers she was forced onto her club's shooting sports Observer Staff Writer stomach. The suspect head­ ed to the rear bedrooms of Westland police are con­ the home, at which point By Sue Mason tinuing to investigate an , the woman was able to flee Observer Staff Writer .' incident in which an elder- the home. • ly woman opened her front The woman went to a For the last three years, door to would-be robber neighbor's home to get the Western Wayne Coun­ Saturday afternoon. help, Matich said. Police ty Conservation Associa­ "He had a mask on responded, including a tion has hosted a sellout and we have no concrete ' canine of ficer to track the Friends of the NRA din­ description of the sus­ . suspect, but die suspect ner and auction in May • pect. We think he's a white was gone. at its Plymouth Township male," said Westland Police Officers talked to the vic­ clubhouse. Lt. Michael Matich. "One of tim at Garden City Hospital . This year organizers the neighbors might have where she had been trans­ have decided to move it a seen the suspect fleeing in ported by Westland Fire few miles down the road a vehicle. We're following Rescue. The woman was to the Fox Hills Golf and The Western Wayne County Conservation Association had a large group of women turn­ up, it might be unrelated." treated for bumps to her Banquet Center to let out for its Women on Target program which helps women learn shooting skills in a safe The 73-year-old woman head and bruising, mostly more people attend. environment .-. told police that just before to her arms and wrist. "We're trying to 4 p.m. that she heard . The incident appears increase the size and cial ladies' merchandise things that would be of bers and dropped to 750. "someone fiddling" at the to be an attempted home raise more money for the and many items created interest to the girls," said We're working our way front door of her home in invasion. Although the sus­ kids, it's only four miles for the event will be auc­ Haviland. "We creat­ back up." the 32000 block of Anita in pect made it into the home, . from the club," said Rob­ tioned off to the highest ed the early bird to raise The club has been able the area of Merriman and Matich said that, at this ert Haviland, a member bidder. Special raffle tick­ more money and increase to get FNRA grants to Joy, possibly placing a flier time, nothing has been of the WWGCA Friends of et packages also will be raffle ticket sales. It's all support its programs. on the storm door or kids reported stolen. the NRA Committee that . available. about raising money for It applied last year and playing around. "We're not sure if this is putting on the event. Dinner tickets are the kids and the ladies, received three, totaling After the third or fourth was random. We're follow­ "The first three years we priced at $40 each and and we think that's the more than $10,000. The time hearing the noise, the ing up different ideas and sold out at 160 for the din­ attendees are automati­ right way to go." money came in handy, woman told police she got • finding out who knew the • ner. By moving it to Fox cally entered in a draw­ The WWCCA was orga­ supporting junior shotgun up and looked out the win­ victim. This is very unusu­ Hills we can run it up to and rifle programs and al, especially in this area. - ing to win a .22 riffle with . nized in 1937 in West- dow but didn't see any­ 300." their dinner ticket pur­ land and moved to its cur­ a Women on Target pro-' thing. About five minutes If s usually very quiet," . The banquet, which will chase. Those who pur­ rent location—80 acres gram which has seen par-. later, she said she heard a said Matich. be held Thursday, May chase dinner tickets by . of land on Napier Road in ticipation increase to the light knock on the door. . The victim told police 17, will raise money for April 30 will be entered in .. Plymouth Township — in point where the club is The storm door is usual­ she thought the suspect I the NRA Foundation. Fif-. a special early bird draw­ 1965. Haviland has been . offering two classes this ly locked, the woman told was a white male 5-f oot-10 ing. ;. a member the club since year. to 6-foot tall with a medi­ ty percent of the proceeds police, but for some rea­ l will go to the foundation There also are sever­ the early 1990s, but has "We've modified the son she hadn't locked it that um build. He was wear- while the remaining 50 al packages available, belong to other conserva­ fees and rules to make the: day. When she opened the ing a maroon/wine colored percent will stay in Mich- including the $100 Big • tion clubs since he was 19 WWCCAmember friend­ entry door, she said the sus­ short jacket. Based on the . igan to support boys', Shooter that includes $160 years old. ly," Haviland said. "We're pect pushed his way in. way the suspect moved, the girls' and Women on Tar­ in raffle tickets and a Its members hail from offering new programs "He got past the lady woman said she thought get shooting sports pro­ ticket for a special draw­ such Wayne County com­ and increasing our junior into the house. She was the suspect was in his 20s. grams and range devel­ ing for "the Big Bang munities as Plymouth, and ladies programs." knocked down. There was The suspect may have been opment-. Handgun," along with Canton, Livonia, West- For more information a bit of a struggle," said driving a small older medi­ The evening includes $200 Super Shooter with land and Redford to as far about Matich. um blue Chevy or Ford in dinner, games, auctions, $400 in raffle tickets and . away as St. Clair Shores . For more information The two wrestled around decent condition. drawings and door priz­ three tickets for the gun and the Grosse Pointes. about tickets and sponsor­ on the living room floor. Anyone with information es. Doors open at 5 p.m. drawing. People who pur­ The club also attracts ships, contact Nancy Gar- The woman told police that is asked to call Westland to preview prizes and the chase either of the shoot­ shooting enthusiasts from neau at (734) 259-3341 or the intruder kept telling Police at (734) 722-9600. silent auction. Games er packages by April 30 Farmington, South Lyon, the WWCCA at (734) 453- her to lay on her stomach "We'd rather have people start at 6 p.m., followed will get a second package Northville, Novi and Mil- 9843. Tickets also can be and that he didn't want to give us information and it by dinner at 7 p.m. and free. Sponsorships rang- ford. ordered online at www. shoot her. The man never ' turn out to be nothing, than the live auction at 8 p.m. .ing from $250 to $2,500 "We currently have friendsofnra.org/ Events. showed a gun but implied not tell us arid it is some­ Limited edition fire­ also are available. 850 members, our num­ Click on Michigan. he was armed, the wom- thing," said Matich. arms, custom knives, "We created the special bers are coming back," ansaid. FNRA limited edition ladies table for the female said Haviland. "At one smasonOhometownlife.com After struggling with the lrogersOhometownrrfe.com commissioned art, spe- shooters and guests with point, we had 1,350 mem­ (313) 222-6751 suspect, the woman said (313)222-5428 ^GARDEf. N SBRUCE-UPA„ Lumberjack CYPRESS MULCH at Novi Town Center 2 cu.ft. Reg. $4.99 3/$9.99 Burn up to 600 calories 4051-051 in one session.

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For more information,. or Creative Memories that they are willing to drive. you would like to pro­ Time/Date: 7 p.m. first call (313) 222-6751. Volunteer phone messen­ mote? This is a great op­ Tuesday of the month Location: Harris-Kehrer gers arrange client rides portunity to cleanup, clear with our volunteer drivers Upcoming out, and promote your VFW Post, 1055 S.Wayne Road, Westland one day each week from* small business. It's an out­ the comfort of their home. Events door event, rain or shine. Details; American Legion Westland Post 251 meets Fish Dial-A-Ride of Western Cost is $20, non-refund­ Wayne County is a not-for- OPEN ENROLLMENT able, to secure you a park­ at the VFW hall the first profit community service Location: St. Mary Catho­ ing space. Food concessions Tuesday of each month. The that provides free door-to- lic School, 34516 Michigan will be available. post welcomes all veterans . door rides to non-emer­ Ave., Wayne Contact: Call Sharon male and female who have gency medical and other Details: St. Mary School- Garcia to sign up at cack- been honorably discharged. necessary appointments for is currently is currently [email protected] or (734) Contact: Bill Acton at (734) senior and disabled resi­ registering students for 637-2662. Wish you were here 326-2607, Ron Nickels at dents of Garden City, Livo­ the 2012-2013 school year. BOOK SALE Paul and Kathy Hain of Livonia, left, recently met up with (734) 455-3415 or visit the nia, and Westland who are Openings are available in Time/Date: 10 a.m. to two former Livonia residents in Savannah, Ga., Val Vander- website at www.post251. unable to drive and have no pre-K 3 and 4 and kinder­ 8 p.m. Thursday, April sloot, former Livonia councilwoman and city clerk, and her com orwww.post251.org. alternative transportation. garten-eighth-grade. St. 19, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. husband, Donald Vandersloot, former court magistrate in Contact: For more informa­ Mary has been recognized LIONS CLUB Friday and Saturday, April Westland. The Vandersloots attended a state Rotary Club tion, call (888) 660-2007 and as a School of Distinction. Time/Date: 11:45 a.m. 20-21 convention in Hilton Head Island, S.C., and traveled some the second Monday of the leave a message. Contact: For more infor­ 27 miles to Savannah to meet for three days of historical mation, call the school Location: Caroline Ken­ month arid at 6:30 p.m. • EARTH ANGELS nedy Library, 24590 George sightseeing and fine dining. This picture was taken March the fourth Monday of the office at (734) 721-1240. 7 outside their hotel on River Street in the historic area of Details: Earth Angels, a , St., at the corner of Fenton, month children's entertainment/ WIDOWED MEN AND the city. The paddle-wheel ferry in the background com­ across from the Dearborn Location: Big Boy Restau­ performance non-profit WOMEN mutes across the Savannah River. Heights City Hall, three rant at Wayne Road and group composed of kids Time/Date: 5 p.m. blocks west of Telegraph Hunter in Westland. ages 9-16 years old, is Wednesday, April 11 and two blocks north of Details: The Westland currently looking to fill Location: Corsi's Italian problems and concerns. Ford Road FAMILY CAREGIVERS spots. There's opening for Restaurant, 27910 W. Seven Contact: Call (734) 58-4330 Lions Club holds lunch Details: The Friends of the TimeTDate: 7 p.m. first and dinner meetings on girls ages 9-11, with at Mile, three blocks west of for more information. Dearborn Heights Libraries Monday of the month Mondays. least two years of dance Inkster Road, in Livonia are holding its 2012 Spring Location: Plymouth "District Contact: For more informa­ experience, and boys, ages Details: Widowed of Book Sale Thursday-Satur­ Library, 223 S. Main, Plym­ Organizations tion, call Debbie Dayton at '9-12 with no experience all ages are welcome to day, April 19-21. Thousands outh needed just an interest in attend a social hour at 5 of fiction and non-fiction (734)721-4216. FRIENDS OF ELOISE Details: For residents of performing. The group p.m. and an Italian buffet books, hardcover and pa­ Time/date: 7 p.m. third southern and western WRITING GROUP delivers a high energy show dinner served promptly perback, video tapes, CDs, Tuesday of the months of Wayne County who are Time/date: 7 p.m. the made up of choreographed at 6 p.m. at Corsi's. Cost and DVDs are available. All February, April, June, Sep­ second Wednesday of every dance routines spiced with proceeds are to support caring for family members' is $14 and includes the tember and November month theatrics and lip-synching programs at Caroline Ken­ and/or friends age 60 and buffet, .beverage, dessert, Location: Wayne Public Li­ to the great Oldies music of nedy and John F. Kennedy Location:Collins House older, or w.ho are over age tax and" tip. Pay at the door brary, 3737 S. Wayne Road, the '50s and '60s as well as Jr. Libraries. in the Westland Historic 60 themselves! Offered by (cash only - exact amount). Village Park, 857 N. Wayne Adult Well-Being Services Wayne some current fare. Stay for cards, games, and ALZHEIMER'S SUP­ Road between Marquette through The Senior Alli­ Details: The Story Circle Contact: www.earthangel- conversation in a safe and PORT and Cherry Hill, Westland. ance. Funded by The Senior Network is made up of sontour.org or by e-mail to friendly setting until 9:30 Time/Date: 7 p.m. second Contact: Pat Ibbotson at Alliance and United Way. ' women who want to eangeH 986@comcast,net p.m. No walk-ins or late Contact: Helen Streett at Wednesday of the month (734)331-9291 or by e-mail explore their lives and souls TOPS 869 comers as they cannot ac­ 74 629-5004. Call to confirm Location: Lower level at [email protected] or Jo through life-writing, writ­ Time/date: Mondays, commodated for seating or time and date, if coming for ing that-focuses on personal Classroom 2 of the Allan Johnson (734) 522-3918 weigh-ins at 5:30 p.m., meals without reservations. Breakie Medical Office the first time. ' experience through mem­ WESTLAND ROTARY followed by the meeting at Resp'ond by April 4. Call Building at Garden City oirs and autobiographies, Time/Date: 12:15 p.m. CAREGIVERS - SPOUS­ 6:15 p.m. again to cancel. Hospital, 6245 Inkster in diaries, journals and Contact: For reservations, Thursdays . > ES Location: Adams Senior Road, Garden City Location: Joy Manor, personal essays. Participants call Cookie at (248) 357- Time/Date: 1 p.m. second should bring a notebook Village, 2001 KaleyAve., Details: Sponsored by the 28999 Joy, east of Middle- 2183, Pat at (248) 545-8348 Tuesday of the month or laptop computer to each south of Palmer, Westjand. Alzheimer's Association, belt, Westland or Carol at (248) 946-0300. family members, friends Location: Plymouth District . meeting to spend some Details: The group is for Details: Community Service Library, 223 S. Main, Plym­ FLEA MARKET and caregivers of persons time writing, and for those people age 18 and older. programs and planning. outh Time/Date: 8 a.m. to 4 afflicted with Alzheimer's who are comfortable doing Contact: The group which Disease or related disorders Catered lunch; visitors Details: For residents of so, sharing their writing. meets on Mondays is for p.m. Saturday, May 19 welcome. Check www.west- Location: Kirk of Our are invited to join the free southern and western Membership in Story Circle's people age 18 and older. monthly support group. landrotary.comfor more in­ Wayne County who are car­ National Network is op­ Savior Presbyterian Church, TOPS M128 ' " The group will provide formation about meetings, ing for a spouse age'60 and tional. Participation in the Cherry Hill between Wayne ' mutual aid, support and programs and events. older, or who are over age group is free. Time/date: 7 p.m. Mondays Road and Newburgh, the opportunity to share Contact: Jeff at (734) 261- 60 themselves. Offered by Contact: www.storycircle. Location: Good Shepherd Westland • 5010 Adult Well-Being Services org or send an e-mail to Reformed Church, 6500 N. through The Senior Alli­ [email protected] Wayne Road, at Hunter, ance. Funded by The Senior Westland TOASTMASTERS Alliance and United Way. Contact: Pat Strong at ->j Contact: Helen Street at 74 Location: Westland (734) 326-3539 or Mary.^,^ Easytalkers Toastmasters '''"') 629-5004. Call to confirm Lowe at (734) 729-6879 "; '.,• Club meets every Thursday'' timean'd date, if coming for CITIZENS FOR PEACE the first time. at 6:45 P.M. in the lower level of the Bailey Recre­ Time/date: 7 p.m. on the CAREGIVERS-WEST- ation Center, located be- ' second. Tuesday of each LAND. hind the Westland City Hall month Time/Date: 7 p.m. the third on Ford between Wayne Location: Unity of Livonia' Thursday of the month Road and Newburgh. Church on Five Mile, Location: American Hpuse Details: Toastmasters pro­ between Middlebelt and III, 35700 Hunter, Westland vides a supportive environ­ Inkster, Livonia •/ Details: For residents of ment where members can Details: The group is southern and western overcome the fear of speak­ dedicated to working for Wayne County who are ing in public. The member­ creation of a U.S. Depart­ ; caring for family members ship is a diverse group from ment of Peace. All are and/or friends age 60 and different walks of life. welcome. older, or who are over age Contact: For information, Contact: Colleen Mills at 60 themselves. Offered by call Bill at (734) 306-3980 or (734)425-0079 •

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Mike Harrison and John Morin will be . among the big crowd that gathers at Comerica Park today to celebrate the annual rite of passage of Opening Day and the start of another season of Detroit Tigers baseball. They will have a lit­ tle different perspective, though. Both men have worn the Tigers uniform themselves. Well, kind of. They are both veter­ ans of the Detroit Tigers Fantasy Camp, which takes place each winter in Lakeland, Fla. — the. Tigers' Spring Training home. In fact, you might even call them fantasy camp addicts. Both have participated in the camp John Morin (left) and Mike Harrison stand near the infield five times (four times at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Fla., during the together), and would rec­ Detroit Tigers Fantasy Camp back in January. ommend it to any true HAL GOULD | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER baseball lover, especially Mike Harrison (left) and John Morin have plenty of photos and memorabilia — including those guys.' It's pretty a week in the middle of fanatic Tigers loyalists. their own baseball cards — from their five years participating in Detroit Tigers Fantasy special," Morin said. winter? But this is almost "If you breathe and Camp. Another perk is the summer, and, like all sleep Tigers baseball, chance to take batting those other Tigers fans this is for you," said Har­ do become friends," said teams with about 15-16 the same field where the practice at Comerica they will be surround­ rison, a 54-year-old Salem Morin, a retired Wayne- players each. The teams likes of Ty Cobb, Babe Park before camp even ed by today, both men . Township resident. "Any­ Westland Schools teach­ play two games per day, Ruth and so many oth­ starts. ' are very excited to watch one that loves Tigers er. and even have a play­ er baseball legends once Harrison, a GM this year's team and are baseball will simply love Both Harrison and . offs. It can get competi­ competed against one employee and former optimistic about their, fantasy camp." The best Morin, who met each tive. Most of the games another. And their pres-. Westland resident, said chances. . part of the camp, in addi­ other when they volun­ and practices take place ence is still felt by Morin, once you attend your • "I think they're gonna tion to playing on actu­ teered with the South at Joker Marchant Sta­ each time he plays there. first fantasy camp, do really well. I can't tell al Major League fields, Lyon Junior League, are dium, where the. Tigers "When I'm out there, you're hooked. you how much I'm look­ is the intimacy partici­ big fans of the 1968 world play their spring training I'm thinking Hank "I see myself doing this ing-forward to watching pants get with some of championship team that • games. One of the more Greenberg played here. for as many years as I'm this team play. They have their heroes. For exam­ featured Cash, Lolich, special events during the Ty Cobb played here. physically able," he said, a real shot this year," said ple, at this year's camp, Kaline and so many oth­ camp, however, is a game Babe Ruth even played noting he and Morin will Morin. Harrison and Morin ers legendary names under the lights at near­ here when the Yankees definitely be there again Amen. Bless you, boys! got the chance to meet in Tigers lore. Another by Henley Field, where • visited. You just say to come January. i. 1 Lou Whitaker and Alan member of that team was the Tigers used to hold yourself, 'Wow, I'm play­ What better place for""" kkubanehometownlife.com Trammel (the theme Jim Price, current Tigers' their spring training. It's ing on the same field as a Michigander to spend (248)437-2011, Ext. 245 to camp was "Salute to broadcaster who found­ «Alan Trammel"), as well ed the fantasy camp, who as several other mem­ was one of their coaches bers of the famed 1984 during camp. squad that won the World While both Harri­ Series. Fantasy campers son and Morin played don't play against the old baseball in their youth vets, but they get base­ (though neither claims ball instruction from they were any good), you them —"and even get to_-° x don't need any special ,..,. share a brew from time j baseball talent/to join in -.. to time. •*••'••• '•• -I the fun. You just need the Morin, 63, of Green money. The fantasy camp Oak Township, recalls costs about $3,500. It's with great enthusiasm open to anyone — men his time spent with Dave and women — at least 2i Bergman, a largely over­ years of age -1 though shadowed, vital play­ the majority are like Har­ er from the 1984 team. rison and Morin, middle Morin said the two had a aged men with a passion couple "pops" in the team for baseball. The average lounge and talked about age is about 54-. Camp­ the '84 team, baseball and ers get uniforms, jackets just life in general. and even have the option • "I think the Tigers of getting their own per­ camp, even more so than sonal baseball cards fea­ some of the camps for turing them donning the the other teams, is unique same 'Old English D' because of the close­ worn by some of their ness with former players. heroes.' You are able to get pret­ The camp lasts one" ty close with them, ask week, and takes place in them questions and pick January. At this year's their brains. You really camp, there were six

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Publish: April 5,2012 OE08772309_2x3 A8 . (WGc) SUE MASON, EDITOR THURSDAY, APRIL 5,2012 [email protected] OBSERVER & ECCENTRIC (313)222-6751 HOMETOWNLIFE.COM BUSINESS FACEBOOK: H0MET0WNLIFE.COM Groupon losing credibility with poor deals ,1 By Jon Gunnells It appears Groupon may need some '••) Guest Columnist new negotiators. j Maybe I'm being too harsh; those awe­ few months ago, I used this col­ some Groupon negotiators do appear toj umn to recommend Groupon and have one redeeming quality and that's • { Aa host of other online deal sites getting deals on hotels and vacation j] as a way for consumers to save money. packages. _ *j Consider this a retraction. Many of the "Groupon getaways are ] Lately I've been noticing Groupons cheaper than any other online vacation \ (group online discounts for dinners, booking agent, but not by much. With J activities, getaways and more) that are Groupon, an online shopper can save .'; I markups disguised as deals. $10-$20 per night on a hotel or resort. «| It started in January,' To do so, one has.to purchase a hotel *' I when an alleged deal voucher using two third parties because for a recumbent bike Groupon works with Expedia to secure showed up in my sug­ hotel and vacation packages for its * gested deals. The bike Groupon Getaway deals. Then cus- "' was said to be deeply tomers have to call the hotel and book* Mike Sayich, owner of Mr. Mike's Grill, is knocking down walls to expand the popular • discounted, but a "quick the room using their voucher that they restaurant. Google search showed bought from an intermediary on behalf the exercise equipment of another intermediary. Tech Savvy could be found cheap­ With all of the time and effort, it might er on Amazon.com, with just be easier to call the hotel directly. Jon Gunnells shipping included. One more caveat on the Groupon get: Mr. Mike's: Good food A similar mislead­ aways: The Groupon negotiators were; ing Groupon appeared in March, when unable to negotiate long lists of black-". a Schwinn recumbent bike said to be out dates and other restrictions. In ' . $499, was being sold for $235. Groupon. many cases, the Groupon getaway deals in a comfortable setting com said the bike was 53-percent dis­ are only available for a short amount o^ counted in bold numbers, but the bike time — like a week—and are located *' retails online for about $300., not $499 outside of peak travel time.; '-£j In 2008, Mike Savich like Groupon said. So if your alleged deal is for a hotel A opened Mr. Mike's Grill And then there was that pesky fine room in Niagara Falls, it is likely in th§,j in Westland with his two print — an extra $39 for shipping. For colder months. If your alleged deal fs in, sons across from the those keeping score at home, that made say, Florida, it is probably during hum-j Westland post office. the bike $26 less than anywhere else, cane season. £ Savich worked in and but nowhere near a 53-percent dis­ Again, all Groupon deals aren't bad. * owned numerous restau­ count. There are still plenty of discounts on ' rant businesses, such as Recumbent bikes aren't the only mis­ local establishments that can save you Wayne Cafe" and Mike's leading Groupons. Today alone, I was money. There are however, many Grou­ Coney Island in the past able to find a number of alleged deals, pons that aren't really deals. A little and has been involved in ' for trips and goods that weren't really a research and online window shopping , the restaurant business . good deal. can help you determine which daUy all his life. Looking for The next was a.five-piece dinning deals are what they appear. . , an opportunity to open a room set said to retail for $760 being And if you are a deal site junkie, you' casual family dining res­ listed for $349. One problem — this will be happy to know another deal site taurant that served home recommended deal is for the exact din­ has popped up. Google recently released cooked food at moderate ing room table I own, and it cost me a beta version (beta is a fancy tech word prices, he was familiar about $280 with shipping from Over- for test) of Google Offers — the Inter­ with this general area and . stock.com. « \ . net search giant's rival to Groupon. Of • chose Westland for the Marking up prices before sales to course, a little searching has already restaurant's location. make products look more attractive is shown Google Offers has some of the Located in a brand nothing new, but Groupon.com is cen­ same drawbacks as Groupon, especial­ new shopping center he tered around the idea of negotiating ly where vacations and hotel deals are developed, the d6cor is Adding to the appeal of Mr. Mike's Grill are employees better deals for savvy consumers. concerned. modern with high ceil­ Vanessa Panizzoli, Daniel Smyser, Joye Clenney and Under the "How it Works" section at ings and earth tones Charles Riggs. Groupon.com, these magical deals are Jon Gunnells, a Northville Township resi­ invoking a warm com­ said to be possible because "Groupon dent, is a social media planner at a Detroit- fortable environment. negotiates huge discounts — usually There are a number of gravy and recently add­ based advertising agency. He can be reached MR. 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WESTLAND CHAMBER CHAT April 11,2012 6:30pm The spring season is nesses interested, in and still get some work Ushering in a variety of being sponsors have until done. events at the Westland April 6 to sign up. Call the •The Five Star Busi­ Chamber of Commerce. chamber office at (734) ness Group - the West- Southgate .Holiday Inn At the top of the list is . 326-7222. land, Wayne, Garden the chamber's 50th anni­ • For chamber mem­ City, Redford and Dear­ versary gala planned for bers who have trouble born Heights chambers 17201 Northline Road Friday, April 20, at the getting out of work to - will be knocking the Hellenic Cultural Center, attend the midday events pins down with a bowl­ 36375 Joy Road, West- or head home after'work> ing get-together 5:30-7:30 Southgate, Ml 48195 land. the chamber is holding its p.m. Wednesday, May 2, The festivities begin monthly Coffee Connec­ at Cherry Hill Lanes, 300 with a cocktail hour at 6 tion 8-9 a.m. Wednesday, Inkster Road, north of Please RSVP by AprH 10, 2012 p.m., followed by family- April 11, at EmbroidMe, Cherry Hill, Westland. style dinner with chick­ 35253 Warren Road. The cost is $20 per per­ en cordon bleu and*oast Coffee Connection is an son in advance and $25 by calling 800-973-0362. beef at 7 p.m., and enter­ informal gathering that at the door for bowl­ tainment by Steve King doesn't require an RSVP, ing, shoes, pizza and pop. Light food and beverages served. and the Dittilies from 8 no need to sign in when RSVP to the Westland p.m. to midnight. you get there. Just bring Chamber at (734) 326- Tickets — $40 per per­ plenty of business cards, 7222 or by e-mail at west- son and $320 for a table make a few connections landchamber@yahoo. of eight — are available and head on to work. It's' com. .(!> NOVARTIS at the chamber office, a great way to meet oth­ Brookellen Swope 36900 Ford Road. Busi­ er busy business owners president and CEO Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation ©2011 Novartis 9/11 T-XMG-1099611 online at hometownlife.com LOGAl^NEWS Observer* Eccentric | Thursday, April 5,2012 (WGc) A9

Maria Madonna prefers a purple dauber to mark numbers on her paper specials at the weekly Friendship Center bingo. 1 sag • !• Weekly games benefit Westland Friendship Center

v By Sue Mason i Observer Staff Writer

- Pat Barr, Barry Rossi 'and Elaine Burg looked ' 'like they were.waiting "to give a lecture, sitting ;together at a table in • front of the crowd. [ But they weren't -there to teach, they . (were there as bin- ; go "officials," there to "keep track of the action ^at the Westland senior 'Friendship Center's 'weekly bingo game. tHeld on Tuesdays, play­ ers start arriving at >noon and the number | calling starts at 1 p.m. » "We're considered *a small bingo, we've Donna Elwart and Lil Halaberda are among regulars at the center's Tuesday bingo games. ^had as many as 60 peo- !ple, but it's usually •j There's no doubt "We've had some ;around 48," said Barr. about who got a problems with SMART, !"The payoff varies, it -v bingo. Barbara Mc- I'd really like to see ^depends on the number Quiston has a sign Nankin Transit get into

•of people." . • !• ' '** •' >• to announce her this," she said, adding ' Not a strictly seniors' 4" *"*• - good fortune. that "we've gotten at •bingo — even though least six new people." '.bingo and volunteering Volunteers like Pat •are good for the brain, /^ if 'px Watson help the bingo • Volunteer Pat Watson takes a turn calling numbers, a job 'according to Barr — nine regular "officials." Calling out she's said takes "your entire concentration." ^anyone 18 years and ones. After three winning bingo numbers "older can try their hand regular games, or just calling out num­ bid you call the wrong ter is at 1119 New- . 'at winning one of the :«v-.-x .. . ^~ it's time for a bers. Watson day start­ number," she said. burgh, south of Ford games played on the j^^^ ' ^^M| special like Crazy ed off counting money. "The volunteers pro­ Road. For more infor­ ;hard cards, available M\ VAN^P L or Around the She moved on to calling vide a friendly envi­ mation on activities -at six for $1, specials, •r*\>.*H Free played fol­ out the numbers and ronment," said Senior and services available "a progressive jackpot of several games of lowed by two cov­ finally keeping track of Resources Director at the center, call (734) and pull tabs that are . chance he delved into eralls. The final special the numbers called. Barbara M^rcum. "It's 722-7628. 'similar to a paper slot while in college. is the jackpot game. "Calling is the hard­ a perfect way to spend ^machine for $1. "I played it when I There's also a dash of est, it's your entire con­ an afternoon." smasonehometownlife.com I Barr has been helping was younger, that's how royalty to the play. The centration and God for- The Friendship Cen­ (313)222-6751 *;with the bingo for about I put myself through first man or -eight years. She was college," he said. "The woman who *asked to do it — "I have race track, whatever, gets bingo by -some accounting back- that was how I paid my themselves "groiind" — and recruit­ tuition." ed Rossi and Burg to is crowned "help. The weekly bingo The first time Barr king or queen ^games last about three tried her hand at bingo and each time hours and the mon­ was "years and years the number key raised helps buy for ago." they won on things for the center. "I earned enough, to is called they ' "I'enjoy the people pay for a cruise, that get $1. The and the camaraderie," was funny, I was in number car­ 'said Barr; international waters," ries over to. she said. '. the next bin­ * She asked Barr to To keep the games go day until 'help because he's very interesting, they have another player •good with math. He a lucky number each becomes king !keeps track of the num­ week. It's the first num­ or queen. bers and payouts. Burg ber called. Each time Weather and !is the cashier, or "mon­ 'it's called, $1 is add­ the availabil­ key bags," according to ed to the lucky num­ ity of SMART -Barn ber pot. If a player wins bus service J 'There's not tod many a bingo with the lucky can have an •people good with the number, he or she gets impact on the informs, Bob is," she the pot. If no one does, ' games, "but if *said. the pot rolls over to the people come ! Rossi has experience next week. in, we'll play," Ninety-three-year old Josephine Mosiej is the group's oldest player. She fills her table with her selec­ with bingo. It was one The games includes said-Barr. tion of good luck charms. ,'-..••". PAGEAlO.fW) Our fundamental purposes are to enhance .THURSDAY APRIL 5,2012 the lives of our readers, nurture the OBSERVER & ECCENTRIC hometowns we serve and contribute to ' HOMETOWNLIFE.COM OPINION the business success of our customers.

COMMUNITY VOICE OUR VIEWS How do you plan to spend your spring break? Take the We asked this question at Douglas Elemen.tary School in Garden City. pledge . Ask teens to be safe, responsible on I think I might be able might go to my I'm going to grandma's I'll probably go to spring break to go camping, but I cousin's or I might hang on Saturday and we the movies to see that haven't thought it all out out with my mom." always have games and chimpanzee movie By week's end, scores of- young people yet." Cheyenne Garrett look for eggs." and probably go see will be headed south for spring break.. Benjamin Maya Kreiner my grandma. She lives '. What began as the quintessential part Beauchamp in California and only of the college experience has become comes here once a a similar part of the senior year for high schoolers. It's their chance to get year." , away and spend a week hanging out Dennis Gibson with friends without mom and dad. Spring break can be a rite of passage, a time when teens are on their own and in charge of the their health, safety and well-being, or turn into a nightmare LETTERS because, of one bad decision. As parents, we send teens off with admonitions to crimination based on sex, and it's be safe and make good choices, but in Discrimination against WHAT DO YOU THINK? the backs of our minds there are those women wrong. We welcome your Letter to ' Angela E. Ryan and Paula visions'of college students gone wild • The League of Women Voters the Editor. Please include Bowman, co-presidents courtesy of MTV. We can only hope - was born more than'90 years . your name, address and League of Women Voters of and pray - that they do the right thing ago from the long fight to get phone number for verifica­ and come home safe and sound. Northwest Wayne County women the right to vote. Since tion. We may edit for clarity, Some have, some haven't. In 2006, 1992, when'League members space and content. Submit Questions for McCotter Westland teen Jeremy Peer was studied health care policy, we letters by the following for­ involved in a fatal hit-and-run accident mats: I keep hearing our politicians say have worked to ensure access in Panama City, Florida. Testimony at Web: www.hometownlife.com that the American people want • £ to quality health care for all. The his trial indicated he drank beer and Mail: Letters to the Editor, . Congress.to get rid of entitle several shots of alcohol prior to the League also has a strong com­ Observer Newspapers, 615 W. ments. I wonder how they know * accident. He was convicted of leaving mitment and belief that public Lafayette, Second Level, Detroit, what'we want. the scene of .an accident involving death policy in a diverse society must Ml 48226 Congressman McCotter gets tl and leaving the scene of an accident affirm the right of individuals Fax:(313)223-3318 involving injury, and sentenced to 12 ' 18 constituent weeks a year to \ to make their own reproductive E-mail: smason@hometownlife. talk to us and discus?his votes. *j years in prison. choices. com. The sentence was overturned on He has not had dne town hall i That's why the League is so Blog: You may also let your meeting since he was elected j appeal and returned to circuit court deeply concerned about recent opinions be heard with your own because the judge had not ordered a biog at hometownlife.com. in 2010.1 have called his three } pre-sentence investigation of the then proposals that would allow offices and been told that he is < employers and health plans to Deadline: Letters must be 18-year-old's background prior to sen­ received by 9 a.m. Monday to be busy and has nothing scheduled. I tencing. That was done, but the judge block* contraceptive services and published in the Thursday edi­ know he voted to make Medicare stuck by her original sentence, and Peer discriminate against women. By tion. a voucher system. I want more ! remains in prison. He won't be eligible a narrow margin, the U.S. Senate information about how changing; for release until he serves just over 10 recently defeated an amend- Medicare is going to affect me. I j years in prison. that receive substantial federal . ment that would limit access to assistance, should not limit the want to know if the voucher will i According to the Centers for Disease contraception for women if any health care choices available to rise with inflation or will it rise ; Control and Prevention, spring break­ employer or insurance plan has with medical costs? What I'm „ j ers should'consider if what they do is their employees. Institutions that an undefined "religious or moral serve the public at large should VJobking for are facts about his •• the worth the risk. While "the phrase objection" to it. This open-ended 'what happens on spring break stays not impose their own views but votes. It is in the interest of both ; on spring break' can imply that it is invitation to cut back on preven- should respect the conscientious Republicans and Democrats to exi OK - even expected - to engage in risky • tatiye health care services would decisions of each individual. pect our elected officials to speak; behaviors that would not normally con­ • turn back the clock for women The League of Women Voters to us and answer our questions . j sider in daily life," teens should take and for American society. believes that all persons, regard­ on a regular basis. Otherwise, the; healthy behaviors on vacation with We understand that not ev­ less of gender, should be eligible 18 weeks that Congress is not.in \ them. eryone agrees with the League for preventive health services.* session is just vacation time...'. *-'•' j It may seem like a cool idea, but the on this subject. But we strongly Allowing employers to exclude" .,. „. .-'—-'•••= Terry Cannon CDC says skip the tattoo or piercing to ' believe that public institutions, contraceptive services is dis- "" prevent infections like HIV and hepati­ including schools and hospitals Livonia tis B. If you just have to haye one, con­ sider a temporary tattoo. It costs a lot less and is a lot safer. It also may seem like a cool idea GUEST COLUMN to drink alcohol, and if you do, do it responsibly. If you're a female, watch your drink. Don't let someone else hold it for you. Someone Could try to slip a "date rape" drug in it. And never accept Speculators drive up gas prices a drink from a stranger no matter how By Sen. Carl Levin prices at the expense of consumers tions, rising production and low- ' cute he looks. ; Practice the buddy system. It worked Guest Columnist and American business. er demand should mean lower pric- • great in elementary school and can In 2006, the subcommittee es. Instead, prices are more vola- j work just- as good on spring, break. nce again, oil prices are spik­ released a report that found that bil­ tile than ever. One key reason is that ing, threatening our econom­ lions of dollars in trading by speo- speculators are playing too large a ! Always stay close to at least one friend, role in the oil market If we are to j preferably two or three. Don't leave Oic recovery and causing real ulators in the crude oil market was hardship for American families and responsible for an estimated $20 out get a handle on oil prices, we have to with someone other than your bud­ businesses. The price of abarrelof of the then $70 cost for a barrel of oil curb excessive speculatioa j dies. Don't leave with strangers, even oil is up nearly 30 percent since ear- thatyear-andacorrespondingrise . Congress has already taken the > if it seems like a good idea at the time. lyOctober. in the price at the gas pump. Since first steps. In July 2010, we told fed- \ Always err on the side of caution and Unfortunately, thaf s nothing new. then, even more speculators have eral regulators to establish rules \ trust your instincts. For years now, the commodity mar­ entered the commodity markets. to prevent speculators from domi- J And never, ever go to an isolated place kets have taken the American peo­ Today they bet billions of dollars oh nating markets and distorting pric- j with a stranger or someone you do not ple on an expen­ oil prices every day. es. Last year, the regulators rolled ! fully trust. sive and damag- , Oil markets exist to enable pro­ out the new rules. They are not as i Parents, before your teens head out ing roller coast­ ducers of oil and users of oil to do tough as they should be, but the real i the door for spring ask your teens to er ride with rapid­ business. But at a November hear­ problem is that they are not yet ful- j. take the spring break pledge to make ly changing pric- ing before my subcommittee, the . ly in force. That means this impor- j safe and responsible decisions. The es for crude oil. At chairman of the Commodity Futures tant new tool lies dormant One big ; pledge can be found online at www. the start of 2007, Trading Commission, Gary Gensler, roadblock is that the financial indus-J SafeSpringBreak.org. The pledge asks oil cost about $50 testified that 80 percent or more of try has filed a lawsuit to stop it from a barrel By July oil trades are now made by specula­ takingeffect . j spring breakers to consider their per­ Carl Levin sonal boundaries in regards to the five of 2008, oil prices tors. In February, Forbes magazine, • In the meantime, Congress should < potential follies - travel, alcohol, drugs, had shot to nearly citing a recent report by Goldman acknowledge that speculation is i sex and crime. $150 per barrel and then, by the end Sachs, reported that oil speculation ' helping to drive up gas prices. We j of the year, crashed to $35. In the adds 56 cents to the price of each should urge federal regulators to j Teens, make this year's spring break beginning of 2011, oil prices took | gallon of gas bought at the pump. exercise emergency authority, with-j memorable by having fun and helping off again, climbing to over $110 a Before speculators flooded the out waiting any longer, to clamp yourself, your friends, and others stay barrel in May. By October, the price markets, oil prices were determined down on excessive speculation in ! safe and healthy. Act responsibly and fell to $75 a barrel, a drop of more by fundamental market forces of the oil markets. • j make spring break a time to remember. than 30 percent over four months. supply and demand. When supplies Congress should also ask more of • Now, 31/2 months later, oil prices were tight and demand high, prices the president's task force on com- | are back up. went up. In contrast; when supplies modity speculatioa A year ago, j One of the major factors driv­ were ample and demand low, pric­ Sea Jack Reed of Rhode Island ' ing these high prices isn't getting es went dowa Nowadays, that rela­ and I sent a letter asking President 1 enough attention: excessive spec­ tionship is largely absent There is Obama to convene a task force to < WESTLAND ulation in the commodity markets. no shortage in the supply of oil glob- • investigate and combat excessive Investigations by the Senate Per- • ally, and the United States is produc­ oil speculatioa While the attorney j manent Subcommittee on Investi­ ing more oil than it has in a decade. general did convene a task force, it OBSERVER gations have shown how the activ­ Last year, the United States actual­ focused on criminal cases instead of A GANNETT COMPANY ities of speculators - those who ly exported more gasoline and other the broader problem of commodity Sue Mason, Grace Perry, dont produce or use oiL but who petroleum products than we import­ traders driving up gas prices. Community Editor Director of bet on oil price changes - have ed At the same time, US. demand Susan Rosiek, Advertising overwhelmed normal supply and for fuel actually sank. Carl Levin is the senior U.S. senator from' Executive Editor demand factors and pushed up Under normal economic condi­ Michigan. • v online at hometownlife.com LOCAL NEWS Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, April 5,2012 (WGc) A11 Don't confuse gambling with real investing

By Rick Bloom - spent. However, one thing when you put money down short term. They are look­ . The reason so many loss on a stock or a mutu­ Guest Columnist I didn't do was think of it. on the blackjack table, it's ing to get in and out of Americans lose when it al fund, like many people as an investment. gambling. . investments in a relative­ comes to investments is did in 2007 and 2008, with Last week, I did some­ People sometimes con­ While putting money on ly short period of time. An that they have the gam­ patience and discipline, thing that fuse gambling with a blackjack table is clearly investor is generally look- • bler's mentality. Gam­ that investment can come I haven't investing. They think just gambling, depending upon ing longer term and is not blers look short term back without adding new done in because there is a chance .how you use it, the stock looking at making a "kill­ and focus on how they money. A loss can turn' years and to make money, that must market can be an invest­ ing," but rather they are can double their mon­ into a gain. years — mean it's an investment •' ment or a gamble. For focused on how their entire ey over a short period of There is a time and a' I bought — it is not. In fact, buy­ example, if someone buys a portfolio is performing. time. Investors also want place for gambling and a lot­ ing a lottery ticket isn't " stock based upon a tip or a Is there anything wrong to double their money, a time and a place for tery tick­ even gambling because hunch, that is gambling. On with gambling? No. How­ but they realize that it's investing. When it comes et. Like with gambling you have theother hand, if someone ever, you shouldn't fool not going to happen over­ to saving for your retire­ millions to have at least a fair decides to buy a stock or yourself into thinking that night. It will take a con­ ment, or a child's college Money Matters of Amer­ chance to win. We know a mutual fund after doing just because you're buying siderable length of time. education, that is the time icans,! when we buy a lottery research, and because it a stock or a mutual fund it Both gamblers and inves­ for investing, not gam- . Rick Bloom thought, ticket, there is no realis­ fits into their overall port- means you are investing. tors recognize that they bling. Good luck! why tic chance of winning. _ folio and strategy, they are I've always considered can lose money. That is a not? I put a few dollars The problem many peo­ ' making an investment. The gambling a form of enter­ fact of life. However, one Rick Bloom is a fee-only down and Friday night I ple have is that they don't gambler and the investor tainment. When I put $10 of the major differenc­ financial adviser. Observer & watched the results. As • know the difference may be buying the same down on the blackjack es is that when you lose Eccentric readers can submit expected, just like you, I between gambling and product, but the reason table, I assume that I will money on the blackjack questions at moneymatters® lost. No big deal, the fan­ investing. , they are buying it is what lose it. On the other hand, table, there is no hope of hometownlife.com. For more tasy of winning the $640 distinguishes between an when I put $10 in an invest­ recovering that lqss with­ information, visit his website million was well worth It would be easy if when investor and a gambler. ' ment, I expect a return on out putting more money at www.bloomassetmanage- the few dollars that I you purchase a stock, you call it an investment But Gamblers are thinking that investment. down. When you take a ment.com.

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She or Michele Bosen at [email protected] or Bowl-A-Thon helps also will hold evening hours by appointment at (734) 578-7563. -. only for residents unable to attend daytime gatherings. Call (313) 2240930 to reserve Pet-a-Pet a time. Her summer hours also will be by Pet-A-Pet, Inc. is looking for enthusiastic, summer camp for kids appointment friendly pets and their owners to visit facil­ ities one hour a month at the Garden Qty Cancer auction Hospital Rehab. Pets must be up to date The Garden City Loyal Order of the with vaccinations, proof required. Visits are A Bowl-A-Thon will be held Sunday, track record with more than 155 camps Moose and Women of the Moose are invit­ at 3:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday April 29, at Westland Bowl to help raise scheduled for 2012. More than 80 volun­ ing the community to join them for their • of the month. 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Freier wins Spartan effort state vault Livonian Erin Freier, a Churchill High senior, captured the Level 10 Stevenson boots rival Chargers, 3-0 vault title with a score of 9.875 at the USA Gymnastics Michigan By Brad Emoris midfielder Emily Chrzasz.got credit for State Championships Observer Staff Writer the assist). • held last weekend in And just 3:04, Stevens set up junior East Lansing. It was only the girls soccer opener for . 'midfielder Allie Corp for Stevenson's Freier trains out of Livonia Stevenson, but the host Spar­ second goal. Euro Stars Gymnastics tans hope it's just the beginning of many . Sophomore midfielder Nicole Zucker- Inc. in Plymouth and shining moments to come during the man then completed the scoring with an is headed for the Uni­ 2012 season. unassisted tally with only 1:06 left. versity of Arkansas ' Stevenson scored three times during ,!We have speed in dangerous spots," on a full-ride sch'olar-- the final 31 minutes Monday night to Grodzicki said. "What is nice is that I ship. subdue Livonia Churchill and earn a 3- have four or five girls battling for those She also placed sixth 0 triumph. attacking spots. They're all capable of . on beam (9.375) and "Overall it was a good start," Steven­ starting on any given night. They all was eighth in the all- son coach Chris Grddzicki said. "Any have different strengths, so we can just around (37.650). Her time you can beat your rival and keep a come at you in waves. We don't have to other scores included zero on you're side of the scoreboard— save anything. We can just keep empty­ a 9.35 on the uneven and get the season started with a win— ing the bench and it's a good problem to' bars and a 9.05 on floor it's a good night." have." .- exercise. Stevenson's first goal, which proved Churchill, which already had two Freier, who carries to be the game-winner, came with 30:19 games under its belt, slipped to 0-2-1 a 3.866 grade point minute left in the second half on a play with the setback. ' OBSERVER STAFF PHOTO average, has been a initiated by senior Dayna Stevens and "We started strong and it really went Stevenson's Kim Griffith (middle) gets sandwiched be­ five-time state all- completed on a low volley off the foot of tween Churchill players Erin Emmanuel (left) and Rachel around champ and senior forward Katie Reamer. (Senior Please see STEVENSON, B3 Blackney (right) during Monday's clash. has captured one at least one event in • each of her 10 years PREP BASEBALL competing in the MU's Saarela one-hits foe state meet. CC answers DeLucatakes By Ed Wright MIAA honor Stevenson's Observer Staff Writer • Adrian College junior Aaron Saarela's fast­ outfielder Andrew ball was way too quick DeLuca (Westland John late bid, 7-6 and way too nasty for Glenn) was named Posi­ Lourdes (Ohio) Univer­ tion Player of the Week A late Livonia Steven­ sity's hitters Saturday in baseball by Michigan son comeback bid fell short afternoon in the second Intercollegiate Athletic Tuesday as host Novi Detroit game of a Wolverine- Association (through Catholic Central held on for Hoosier Athletic Con­ April 1). a 7-6 baseball victory. ference double-head­ DeLuca sported an David Pulzo went 3-for- er played at Hitch Ball­ .800 batting aver­ 4 with an RBI and Evan park. age (8-for-10) and an Chavis added two hits and , The Madonna Univer­ on-base percentage two RBI as the Shamrocks sity redshirt sophomore of.846(11-for-13)in improved to 2-3 overall. left-hander was dealing leading the Bulldogs to Mark Gossett also hom­ from the get-go as he a four-game sweep of ered for the Shamrocks, no-hit the Gray Wolves MIAA rival Alma. who scored five runs off Ste­ for 6.2 innings before He went 3-for-4 in venson ace Chris McDon­ Jake Conklin blooped a 7-3 series-opening ald during the first three an opposite-field single win over the Scots ' innings. into left field to. nick and 3-for-3 in a 4-0 CC led 5-2 through six the masterpiece. in the opening game : Hnnings before the Spartans. Saarela regrouped of Sunday's double- (3-1) scored four times in quickly following Conk- header. the top of the sixth to take a -- lin's hit, inducing the DeLuca, who is 6-5 advantage. next batter, Mark being honored as - But CC scored twice in the Oehlers, to hit into a Position Player of the bottom half of the six to pin game-ending line-out, Week for the first time the loss on Stevenson reliev­ sealing the Crusaders' in his career, had two er Nick Lagerstrom, who emphatic 16-0 victory. triples and a double gave up one run on two hits The hosts swept among his hits, scored in his only inning of work. the four-game week­ four ruris and stole Stevenson, outhit 12-7, got end set from Lourdes two bases for the. two RBI from Travis Harvey to improve to 25-12 series. and one each from Austin overall and 9-3 in the Stevens and Mike Kanitra. WHAC. Lourdes tum­ DominiG Etue, who pitched bled to 6-25 and 1-9, the final 1.1 innings of score-, respectively. Scott earns less relief, got the victory. Fueled by a high-80s Starter Bill Clark went the mmm fastball, Saarela was track salute first 4.1 innings. brilliant all afternoon, Adrian College STEVENSON 6, U-0 JESUIT striking out nine. He sophomore Sen-. 3: Travis Harvey and Mike was effectively wild, neca Scott (Livonia Kanitra each knocked in walking three and hit­ Franklin) was named pair of runs Monday as host ting a trio of Gray Women's Track Ath­ Livonia Stevenson (3-0) halt­ Wolves. lete of the Week by ed the six-game winning *fa> • Saarela was with­ the Michigan Inter­ streak by the University of ;"»J' -^- in one strike of becom­ collegiate Athletic Detroit Jesuit (6-1). PATRICK MOORE ing the first Madon- Association.. Madonna University's Aaron-Saarela threw a one-hitter Saturday against Lourdes Scott captured the Please see BASEBALL, B3 (Ohio) College. Please see SAARELA, 64 100-meter hurdles at the Defiance (Ohio) Yellow Jacket Open with a personal best time of 14.96, tops in" the MIAA so far this Lions entice, but Shaw remains a Titan season and ninth- best in NCAA Divi­ sion III. ByBradEmons said of Detroit. "Probably the Observer Staff Writer only place that would tempt me away from Tennessee. Just all the Tim Shaw flirted with wearing things coming with being in my Senior men's the Honolulu Blue and Silver, but hometown and just a lot of good the Livonia Clarenceville High things the Lions have going on... golf meeting grad will wear similar colors as a being close .to family and just a lot • Registration and Tennessee Titan. ' of opportunities I think that were a business meeting The free agent special teams there for me at home." for the 2012 Livonia standout and linebacker con­ But the former Penn State Senior Men's Golf As­ firmed Monday morning that he standout decided to stay in Nash­ sociation will be at 9 signed a three-year contract and ville where he has development a.m. Saturday, April stay with his current NFL club.in relationships in the community. 21, at the Livonia Se­ Nashville. "At the end of the day it real­ nior Center, located at Shaw, who appeared in all 16 ly just wasn't the right fit for me Farmington and Five Tennessee games last season and and the right thing to do," said Mile roads. tied for the team lead with 15 spe­ Shaw, who has logged 64 NFL The LSMGA is open cial teams tackles, had visited the games in five seasons. "I really to men 59 and older, Detroit Lions'f acUities in Allen love Tennessee and I love where regardless of residency. Park prior to making mission trips I'm at. And I love where this team The $25 cost includes last month to Costa Rica and Haiti. is going. It was very enticing to • award banquet, lunch Ironically, Shaw's best game as come home, but I really knew I and gift. a pro came during the 2009 regu­ was supposed to stay here in Ten- ' Coffee and dough­ lar season finale in Detroit at Ford nessee." nuts will be served. Field when he notched a career- * The 6-foot-l, 236-pound Shaw ' For more information, »• high eight special teams tackles • • was a fifth-round draft pick (164th call Tony Amadori at ; BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER for Chicago (the most by a Bears' overall) in 2007 by the Carolina (734) 261-4718 or visit Former Clarenceville football standout Tim Shaw re-signed for three player since 2004). www.gorflivonia.com. seasons Monday with the Tennessee Titans. "It was so tempting," Shaw Please see SHAW, B3

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LIVONIA CHURCHILL We lost three of four members of both PATRIOT RELAYS chukwu, Pilat McFarlane), 11:03.4; Head coach: Pat Daugherty, fifth year. 400 and 800 relay teams. However, I TRACK & FIELD MEET 2. John Glenn, 11:51.2. 1 March 31 at Livonia Franklin League affiliation: KLAA Kensington have 22 girls this year, and of those 22, Dual meet records: Churchill, 1- GIRLS TEAM STANDINGS: 1. . 0 overall, 1-0 KLAA South Division; we have 14 sprinters, four throwers and Conference (South Division). Salem, 112.5 points; 2. Livonia John Glenn, 0-1 overall, 0-1 KLAA < Last year's finish: first place (Division four distance runners. So, there is a lot Stevenson, 111; 3. Livonia Franklin, South. I regional and Public Schools of Livonia of room for coach Hansen and myself to 107; 4. Garden City, 45,5. Redford UVONIA FRANKLIN 115 Invitational'); second (KLAA South and play around with a lot of the lineups this Union, 33; 6. Wayne Memorial, 26; WAYNE MEMORIAL 22 conference. • season. The coaching staff is very excited 7. Dearborn Heights Crestwood, 6; April 3 at Franklin Notable losses to graduation: Ma­ about the youth as well as the leader­ 8. Redford Thurston, 5. Shot put: 1. Bailey Hart (WM), ship displayed from our returnees this FINAL RELAY RESULTS 32 feet 11 inches; 2. Quay Nichols hogany Miller (second-team All-Area), - Dayna Esper. year. This could very well be a breakout Pole vault: 1. Franklin (Dorton, (WM), 32-10; 3. Ashley Gruden season if everyone stays focus on the task McKinley, Moore), 21 feet 6 • (LF), 31-11. Leading returnees: Bethany Pilat, Sr., inches; 2. Salem, 21-0; 3. Garden at hand and believe in themselves, one Discus: 1. Gruden (LF), 81-6.5; distance (second-team All-Area, 1,600: City, 9-6. 2. Tasha McKinley (LF), 80-9.5; 3. , another, and the coaching staff. The sky is Leah Heinzelman, Sr. sprints (first-team High jump: 1. Franklin (O'Brien, Jamie Mondella (LB, 75-0.5. the limit if this team can accomplish this All-Area, 400 relay); Molly Jarvis, Jr., Wickens, McKinley), 12-9; 2. Salem, High jump: 1. Kelly O'Brien (LF), hurdles (first-team All-Area, 400 relay; task." 12-6; 3. Stevenson, 12-3t 4-7; 2. Andrea Wickens (LF), 4-6; 3. third-team 300 hurdles); Sinclair Mc­ LIVONIA LADYWOOD ' Long jump: 1. Stevenson (Jed, Sheila McKinley (LF), 4-6. Donnell, Sr., high jump (second-team Head coach: Gary Radomski, first year. Kitz, Lectka), 43-9.25; 2. Franklin, Long jump: 1. Natalie Modes All-Area); Demi Crossman, Jr., sprints League affiliation: Catholic League 41.5.5; 3. Salem, .38-0.5. (LF), 15-1.75; 2. Ajane Craig (LF), Shot put 1. Stevenson (Nwanko, 14-11.5; 3. Breianna Gutowski (LF), (first team All-Area, 400 relay); Kerigan (Central Division).- Billingsley, Petipas), 88-1; 2. Salem, 14-4. Riley, Jr., distance; Emily Norscia, Jr., discus Last year's finish: fifth (division); sixth 85-1.5,-3. Franklin, 79-7. Pole vault: 1. Mallory Dorton (third-team All-Area); Megan Ling, Sr., (Djvision 2 regional and league). Discus: 1. Stevenson (Muzzin, (LF), 7-6; 2. S. McKinley (LF), 7-6; 3. shot put-djscus); Ashley Cochran, Jr., high Notable losses to graduation: Teresa Branton, Batshon), 280-10; 2. Sa- Naomi Rodgers (LF), 6-6. jump-sprints; Michelle Aza'r, Jr., middle Wojnarowski (first-team All-Area); Megan .lem, 232-11; 3. Garden City, 222-3. 100-meter hurdles: 1. Ta'Nia distance; Amanda Fox, Soph., pole vault; Vftale (second-team All-Area). 1,600-meter (team) run: 1. Gal­ Lewis (WM), 17.7; 2. O'Brien (LF), • Jujia Szuba, Jr., middle distance; Allison Leading returnees: Alexandra Darr, lagher (LS), 5:41.7; 2. Kuchka (LS), 18.4; 3. Maddie Osborn (LF), 18.9. Murray, Sr, throws; Sydney Anderson, '' Sr, distance; Kimberly Solak, Jr., 400-fong 5:51.48; 3. Lopez (Salem), 5:56.06. 300 hurdles: 1. O'Brien (LF), 51.9; Shuttle hurdle: 1. Franklin Jr., middle distance (third-team All-Area, jump; Amy Lewandowski, Jr., shot put; 2. Lewis (WM), 58.3; 3. Natalie (O'Brien, Osborne-, Wickens, Ana- Desautel (LF), 58.6. 800); Elyssa Hofman, Jr., sprints;.Vivien Sarah Wojnarowski, Jr., 200-discus; Kit Okechukwu, Sr., distance; Megan McFar- . JOHN KEMSKI | EXPRESS PHOTO gnastopoulos), 1:16.89; 2. Salem, 100dash: 1. Jessica Thomas (La Taylor, Jr., 800-1,600-300 hurdles; Krystyan 1:18.11; 3. Redford Union, 1:19.48. lane. Soph., distance. Livonia Stevenson senior Alex Kitz 13.2; 2. Bryah White (LF), 13.3; 3. Kitlinski, Soph., throws; Pilar Furlong, 3,200:1. Salem (Lopez, Binsfield, Madison Agnew (LF), 13.4. . Promising newcomers: AnnMarie broke the school record in the pole Soph., hurdles-sprints; Sinead Cox, Sbph., Kayulich, Beltran), 10:26.29 2. 20O:1.Agnew(LF),27.5;2. Lumetta, Fr., sprints; Natalie Spala, Fr., vault by clearing 11 feet, 3 inches 800-1,600; Megan Talty, Soph., 800-3,200. Sfevenson, 10:43.55; 3. Franklin, Thomas (LF), 28.3; 3. Honia Wil­ hurdles; Kourtney Strong, Fr., sprints; in Tuesday's dual meet against host Promising newcomers: Maria Bloom; 11:23.96. • liams (WM), 28.3. . Hannah Pummill, Fr., throws; Oksana • 400:1. Franklin (Agnew, Thomas, 400:1. Danielle Robbins (WM), Salem at Centennial Educational Park. Jr., sprints; Hannah Pereira," Jr., sprints- Glover, Fr., sprints; Cecilie Hansen, Sr., Wilson, White), 52.9; 2. Redford 1:04.4; 2. Jada Johnson (LF), 1:07.2; jumps; Courtney Mercier, Jr., sprints; Han­ sprints-long jump; Juliet Hope, Fr., sprints- Union, 55.44; 3. Salem, 55.7. 3. Sydney Trapp (LF), 1:12.0. nah Grove, Fr., sprints-hurdles-jumps. high jump. Koessler, Jr., high jump; Brooke Kuchka, Sprint medley: 1. Franklin 800:1. CC Shoemaker (LF), 2:51.5; Jr., distance; Julia Capeneka, Sr., distance; Radomski's 2012 outlook: "This year's (O'Brien, Agnew,' White, Johnson), 2. Katelyn Kovach (LF), 2:52.6; 3. Daugherty's 2012 outlook: "This Sam Laurentius, Sr., distance; Kelly Glynn, team is very young and inexperienced 2:02.65; 2. Saleh%"2:04.0; 3. Wayne, Jane Modes (LF), 2:58.3. season we will be relying on our three 4 Jr., distance; Ana Swies, Sr., throws. with great enthusiasm. The newcomers 2:05.48. 1,600:1. Kovach (LF), 6:07.5; 2. year varsity seniors (Heinzelman, Pilat and Promising newcomers: Hayley, Kno- and freshmen will contribute a great Distance medley: 1. Salem (Bins- Anna Snider (LF), 6:15.5; 3. Tina field, Beltran, Lopez, Kavulich), Olter(LF), 6:32.1. McDonnell) to lead us. We have a very chel, Fr., sprints; Anna Lectka, Fr., sprints- deal this year. We are in a building year strong junior class and several returning but fortunate to have the one senior 12:45.67; 2. Stevenson, 13:.47.79,- 3. 3,200:1. Snider (LF), 13:27.5; 2. long jump; Emily Chapski, Fr., distance; Franklin, 14:54.76. sophomores that will help out in the scor­ Alexandra Darr who the girls look up to - Tiffany Lamble (LB, 13:51.4; 3. Grace Albrecht, Fr., hurdles; Oly Nwank- ' 800:1. Stevenson (Timberlake, Olter (LF), 14:22.2. ing. Our strengths will be our mid-dis­ for leadership. The juniors are working • wo, Fr., throws; Sam Ellis, Fr., pole vault; Brewer, Freed, Jed), 1:54.31; 400 relay: 1. Franklin (Agnew, tance, distance runners and our sprinters. hard and building the team with the Nicole Sokolowski, Fr., pole vault; Rachel 2. Franklin, 1:56.83; 3. Wayne, Thomas, Michelle Wilson, White), We have most of our scoring returning sophomores and freshmen. It is a wonder- Collins, Fr., high jump; Nicole Zolynsky, Fr., 1:58.33. 53.2; 2. Wayne, 56.7; 800 relay: 1. . this spring and are looking forward to a .ful experience to see the team all focused distance. Co-ed 400:1. Franklin (China- franklin (Agnew, Thomas, Wilson, competitive season. We always have our on each other. Amy Lewandowski, who vare, Girvan, Modes, McGaughey), White), 1:53.9,- 2. Wayne,-1:54.2; Graham's 2012 outlook: "We are not seniors set the team goals and like the missed out from the 'state' last year is 51.47; 2. Stevenson, 52.16; 3. 1,600 relay: 1. Franklin (O'Brien, very deep, but the quality of girls that we past four years they expect to compete" working overtime to get there this year Garden City, 52.98. Johnson, Kovach, Trapp), 4:40.7; ' have in our. returning veterans along with for the conference and regional titles. We and her goal is to knock her sister record Throwers 400:1. Salem, 1:02.92; 2. Wayne, 4:55.1; 3,200 relay: 1. a very good group of incoming freshman. Franklin (Shoemaker, Lamble, J. have had a f6w changes to our coaching off the Ladywood track record board in 2. Franklin, 1:05.05; 3. Stevenson, I am very excited to see what they have. .1:05.87. Modes, Brooke Hall), 11:45. staff with Vern Williams moving to EMU shot put Sarah Wojnarowski is also work­ If we stay healthy, we will have a lot of 1,600:1. Salem (Beltran, Tripp,' Dual meet records: Franklin, 1-0 • and adding Jordan McClellan (pole vault)" ing to knock her sister off in the discus. opportunities to have success in several Binsfield, Kavulich), 4:21.74; 2. overall, 1-0 KLAA South Division; and Becky Barnes (sprints and long jump) I am truly excited about this team and events within the season heading into Stevenson, 4:26.41; 3. Garden City, Wayne, 0-1 overall, 0-1 KLAA , joining our staff." believe if the continue their work ethic 4:39.3. South. regionals." as they have the past three weeks they UVONIA FRANKLIN DUAL MEET RESULTS SALEM 77.5 WESTLAND JOHN GLENN and the coaches will be very happy and Head coach: Dave Bjorklund, 12th year. UVONIA CHURCHILL 89 UVONIA STEVENSON 59.5 Head coach: James Fitzgerald, third we will have a great year. Our one loss is WESTLAND JOHN GLENN 48 April 3 at Salem League affiliation: KLAA Kensington year. Calla Tigani (sophomore), who went to • April 3 at John Glenn Shot put: 1. Falzon (Salem), 32 Conference (South Division). League affiliation: KLAA Kensington Catholic League last year in long jump is Shot put: 1. Megan Ling (LQ, 30 feet 2. Oly Nwanko (LS), 30-0; 3. Last year's finish: second (Division 1 Conference (South Division), in a back brace until May and will not be feet, 0.5 inches; 2. Chanelle Wright Chelsea Billingsley (LS), 29-11.5. regional); third (conference); Last year's finish: first (KLAA South); able to compete this year, but is out'every (WJG), 29-11.25; 3. Allison Murray Discus: 1. Dana Blankenship (Sa­ Notable'losses to graduation: Megan third (Division 1 regional); fourth (confer­ day and helping coaches and girls in any (LQ, 27-11.5 lem), 102-4; 2. Kayla Branton (LS), Discus: 1. Emily Norscia (LQ, 111- McPherson (first-team All-Area), Pia Klein ence). way'she can to be a part of this team." 98-0; 3. Sarah Muzzin (LS), 92-6. • 11; 2. Wright (WJG), 92-10; 3. Ling • High jump: 1. Morgan Tilley (Sa­ (first-team All-Area), Meghan Lark (third- Notable losses to graduation: Aubrie LUTHERAN WESTLAND team All-Area).' (LQ, 91-4. lem), 4-7; 3. (tie) Karlie Gallagher Scott (second-team All-Area), E'Aijsha ' Head coach: Mike Unger, fourth year. High jump: 1. Sinclair McDonnell (LS), 4-0. . Leading returnees: Kelly O'Brien, Jr., Guster (third-team All-Area); Andrea Gor^ (LQ, 5-4; 2. Joslyn Massey (WJG), Long jump: 1. Wilson (Salem), hurdles (third-team All-Area, regional don-McClain, Audra Flores, Jenn Drum. League affiliation: Michigan Indepen­ 5-2; 3. Taelour Phillips (WJG), 4-10. 15-6.5; 2. Alex Kitz (LS), 15-1.5; 3. champ 100 highs); Ashley Gruden, Sr., Leading returnees: Kirsten Smith, Jr., dent Athletic Conference. Long jump: 1. Massey (WJG), Brianna Jed (LS), 14-5.5. shot put-discus; Natalie Modes, Jr., long 100 hurdles (second-team All-Area, state Last year's finish: first (MIAC and Divi­ 15-5; 2. Kayla Jones (WJG), 14-7; 3. Pole vault 1. Kitz (LS), 11-3 jump-sprints; Madison Agnew, Jr., sprints;' qualifier); Taelour Phillips, Jr., hurdles- sion 4 regional champions, 16-0 duals; Ballinger (WJG), 13-1. (school recordX. Tiffany Lamble, Sr., distance; Anna 400; Joslyn Massey, Sr., high jump-sprints; Warrior Invitational champs). Pole vault: 1. Amanda Fox (LQ, 100-meter hurdles: 1. Sarah Snider, Jr. distance; Mallory Dorton, Jr., Stepharty Brown, Sr., 400-800 (third-team Notable losses to graduation: Alyssa 7-6; 2. Caroline Michalak (WJG), Martin (Salem), 18.0; 2. Marissa 7-0; 3. Courtnie MacQuarrie (WJG), Boren (LS), 19.2. pole vault; Sheila McKinley, Soph., pole All-Area, 800 relay state qualifier); Kayla Shirkey, Jacqui Schwartz, Sarah Maynard. 6-0. 300 hurdles: 1. Kelly Whalen vault-sprints; Maddie Osbom, Jr., hurdles; Jones, Jr., long jump-sprints (third-team Leading returnees: Amanda Terranella, CC Shoemaker, Soph., distance; Jessjca 100-meter hurdles: 1. Kirsten (Salem), 53.4; 2. Erica Burgess (LS), . All-Area, 800 relay state qualifier); Sr., hurdles (regional and conference Smith (WJG), no time available; 2. 54.8. Thomas, Sr., sprints; Michelle Wilson, Jr., Rheana Allen, Jr., sprints (third-team All- champion); Jess Rice, Sr., 800 (regional Molly Jarvis (LQ, 16.6; 3. Phillips 100 dash: 1. Brianna Jed (LS), sprints; Helen Moore, Soph., pole vault. Area, 800 relay state qualifier); Chanelle and conference champion); Janine (WJG), NTA. 13.1. Promising newcomers: Jada Johnson, Wright, Sr., shot put-discus (regional Erickson, Jr., throws; Alissa Flury, Jr., 300 hurdles: 1. Jarvis'(LQ, 47.5; 200:1. Nancy Krutty (Salem), • hurdles-pole vault-sprints: Erin Hardin, Jr., 2. Smith (WJG), 48.4; 3. Natalie 28.1. Sr, 200-400; Tasha McKinley, Soph., shot _ champion); Casey Butler, Jr., distance. distance; Leah Refenes, Soph., throws. Spala (LQ, 1:04.0. 400:1. Adrianna Beltran (Sa­ put-discus; Bryah White, Fr., sprints; Kate- Promising newcomers: Kayla Hall, lyn'Kovach, Fr., distance; Mandy Pokryfky, Promising newcomers: Aleijah Mol- 100 dash: 1. Jones (WJG), 12.7; 2. lem), 1:01.8; 2. Alison Timberlake Fr., pole vault-middle distance; Shekinah Shekinah Johnson (WJG), NTA; 3. Fr., distance. lefihauer, Sr., throws; Elizabeth Matthews, (LS), 1:03.1; 3. Amy Freed (LS), Johnson, Fr., sprints; Barb Messics, Fr., dis­ Elyssa Hofman (LQ, 12.8. 1:06.7. Bjorklund's 2012 outlook: "We gradu­ tance-middle distance; Caroline Michalak, Soph., hurdles; Claire Gordon, Fr., hurdles; 200: Uones (WJG), 26.7; 2. Leah 800:1. Beltran (Salem), 2:28.6; 2. ated three of the best track and field ath­ • Fr., pole vault-200-400; Kierra Jordan," Jr., Allison Johnson, Fr., hurdles. ' • Heinzelman (LQ, 27.6; 3. Hofman Gallagher (LS), 2:29.0; 3. Brenna letes we've ever had in McPherson, Klein, throws-400. Ungefs 2012 outlook: "With 19 of the (LQ, 27.7. • Gabrielson (LS), 2:32.6. and Lark. Combined, all three were good Fitzgerald's 2012 outlook: "We have a 25 girls on the team never having par­ • 400:1. Sydney Anderson (LQ, 1,600:1. Kayla Kavulich (Salem), 1:01.4; 2. Johnson (WJG), 1:03.4; 3. 5:30.7; 2. Gallagher (LS), 5:38.5; 3. for about 45-to-50 points in a dual meet, nice group of girls out this year in which ticipated in high school track and field, and even more at a big meet. So there and 14 being freshmen, we are obviously Julia Szuba (LQ, 1:04.0. Brooke Kuchka (LS), 5:43.7. several of them were key components to 800:1. Kerigan Riley (LQ, 2:34.9; 3,200:1. Kavulich (Salem), are lots of places where we need kids to • our success last season. We lost a couple very, very short on experience. We hope step up. We are counting on big scoring to repeat as conference champions, but 2. Bethany Pilat (LQ, 2:35.1; 3. 12:00.0; 2. Kuchka (LS), no time key sprinters and field event athletes, but Michelle Azar (LQ, 2:36.7. available; 3. Jackie Deacon (Salem), and leadership from O'Brien, and also some of the freshmen are going to have we hope to fill those gaps and be very 1,600:1. Pilat (LQ, 5:37.7; 2. Riley NTA. need to get big seasons out of Modes, competitive this spring. We have a nice' to step up and contribute. It is going to (LQ, 5:37.9; 3; Azar (LQ, 5:45.4. 400 relay: 1. Stevensorv(Kendall . Agnew, Gruden, Lamble. Dorton and freshman class that should be able to take awhile to determine what events fit 3,200: I.Vivien Okechukwu • Ash, Burgess, Brandi Jed, Brianna Mckinley are much improved in the pole contribute right away. However, I believe the freshman the best and hopefully they (LQ, 13:10.8; 2. Megan McFarlane Jed), 56.4; 2. Salem, disqualified; vault as well. We have a lot of new faces our success will depend on how hard we can help cover all of the events." (LQ, 13:14.7; 3. Kirsten Gilley (LQ, 800 relay: 1. Stevenson (Timber- lake, Freed, Emily Brewer, Briana in our sprint group, and our distance work in practice and the leadership of LIVONIA CLARENCEVILLE 14:16. 400 relay: 1. Churchill (Demi Jed), 1:53.1; 2. Salem, 1:56.0; 1,600 team is almost all new kids. Our division' our seniors." Head coach: Brady Gustafson, eighth Crossman, Heinzelman, Jarvis, Hof­ relay: 1. Stevenson (Freed, Timber- (KLAA South) is going to be very competi- year. WAYNE MEMORIAL man), 50.96; 2. John Glenn, NTA; lake, Brewer, Gabrielson), 4:26.4; • tive this season, as will the conference Head coach: Tiffany James, second year. League affiliation: Independent. 800 relay: 1. Churchill (Heinzel­ 2. Salem, 4:44.2; 3,200 relay: : and regional meets. I am excited to see League affiliation: KLAA Kensington Last year's finish: second (Division 3 man, Anderson, Jarvis, Hofman), 1. Salem, 10:18.7; 2. Stevenson, ' what this team can do by the end of the Conference (South Division). regional). . 1:48.7; 2. John Glenn, 1:49.0; 1,600 10:30.3. season." Last year's finish: sixth (KLAA South); Notable losses to graduation: Evan- relay: 1. Churchill (Anderson, Dual meet records: Salem, 1-0 Heinzelman, McDonnell, Szuba), UVONIA STEVENSON 11th (conference); 12th (Division 1 gela Daniels. overall, 1-0 KLAA Central Division; 4:17.3; 2. John Glenn, 4:19.7; 3,200 Stevenson, 0-1 overall, 0-1 KLAA . • Head coach: Kelly Graham, ninth year. regional). Leading returnees: Micah Willing- relay: 1. Churchill (Riley, Oke­ Central. League affiliation: KLAA'Kensington Notable losses to graduation: Car- * ham, S"oph. (jumps-hurdles); Kamaaria .Conference (Central Division). men Steen, Meah Long, Destini Woodall. Sanders, Soph, (sprints); Kayla Dumas, . Last year's finish: seventh (Division I Leading returnees: Ta'Nia Lewis, Sr. Soph, (sprints); Mya Banks, Soph, (sprints); regional); ninth (conference). (captain), sprints-hurdles; Bailey Hart, Tangela Dooley, Soph, (sprints); Melani Notable losses to graduation: Jorden Jr. (captain), throws; Danielle Robbins, Kieling, Jr..(distance); Emily Jasmer, Sr. . Verlye, Marci Kovsky, Stephanie Batshon, Soph., sprints; Honia Williams, Soph., (throws). Nicole Lindberg, Jade Burkett, Andrea sprints; Emma O'Connell, Jr. (captain), Promising newcomers: Ayanna Buck­ Gentile . Gema Lopez, Jr., distance; Michelle James, ley, Soph, (sprints); Alexis Johnson, Soph.' Leading returnees: Alex Kitz, Sr. Soph., throws; Shevon Scott; Jr., sprints. (throws); LeLandra O'Neal, Jr. (throws); (captain), pole vault (first-team All-Area, Promising newcomers: Quay Nichols, Ashley Murphy, Jr. (hurdles); Tristyn Bean, regional and conference champ); Kayla . Fr., throws-sprints; Krischelle Lewis, Soph., Soph, (middle distance); Sarah Curvin, Fr. •Branton, Sr., discus (conference run­ sprints-jumps; Ashe' Lewis, Jr., sprints- (distance). ner-up); Chelsea Billingsley, Jr., throws; jumps; China Wellons, Fr., sprints; Tierra . Gustafson's 2012 outlook: "We were Sarah Muzzin, Sr., discus; Brianna Jed, King, Fr., sprints; Shaniece Hemingway, 4-5 in dual meets last year and all of them Soph., sprints; Allison Timberlake, Soph., Sr., sprints-hurdles; Markeeta Millinec, were freshman. Alexis Johnson will help sprints; Amy Freed, Soph., sprints; Emily Soph., sprints; Allaishia Williams, Soph., us out with our throwing, she's over 30 Brewer, Soph., sprints; Kajiie Gallagher, sprints; Kim Foster, Jr., sprints-jumps; Ka- feet right now. Our sprinters are going Jr. (captain), distance; Kendall Ash, Soph., rissa Johnson, Fr., distance; Kayle Bazan, to be very, very good, and they're all sprints; Erica Burgess, Soph., hurdles; Ma- Soph., distance; Dyraon Taylor, Jr., throws; sophomores. Our girls are very young. We rissa Petipas, Sr., shot put; Marissa Boren, Saleaha Davis, Jr., throws. don't have a lot in the distance, but we BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Sr. (captain), hurdles; Jackie Deacon, Jr., . have a solid, young group of sprinters. James' 2012 outlook: "Last year we Churchill's Kerigan Riley (right) passes the baton off to distance; Brenna Gabrielson, Jr. (captain), competed very hard and came close to .We've already broken the 4 x 200 record teammate Vivien Okechukwu during Tuesday's dual meet distance; Brandi Jed, Jr., sprints; Bridget having several girls qualify for 'states.' (1:55.2)." triumph at Westland John Glenn.

BOYS TRACK RESULTS

PATRIOT RELAYS 8:54.91; 3. Garden City, 9:26.62. . High jump": 1. Chad Evans (LQ, 5-10; Lambert Maton), 46.2; 2. John Glenn, 300 hurdles: 1. Andrew Crechiolo (LF), TRACK 8t FIELD MEET 400:1. Thurston (Williams, Young, Hol- 2. Mike Sollars (WJG), 5-8; 3. Micah Orr 46.44; 800 relay: 1. John Glenn (Beeman, 42.11; 2. Richie Wieczorek (LF), 48.9; 3. .. March 31 at Uvonia Franklin loway, Wilson), 44.94; 2. Stevenson, 45.52; (WJG), 5-8.- James Williams, Flournoy, Leon Crawford), Riedy(LF), 51.05. BOYS TEAM STANDINGS: 1. Livonia 3. Franklin, 46.0. Long jump: 1. Aaron Kerr (LQ, 17-8; 2. 1:36.03; 2. Churchill, disqualified; 1,600 100 dash: 1. Willard Harris (WM), 11.42; Stevenson, 132 points; 2. Livonia Franklin, Sprint medley: 1. Stevenson (Wheeler, Jahmon Maton (LQ, 16-11; 3. Josh Koehler relay: 1. Churchill (Wise, Michael Barta, 2. Andrew McGaughey (LF), 11.58; 3. 86; 3. Garden City, 67; 4. Dearborn Heights Kelly, Ferrara, Shareef), 1:40.73; 2. Wayne, (WJG), 16-9. Howard, Bowles), 3:42.88; 2. John Glenn, Bickham (LF), 11.7. Crestwood, 52; 5. Redford Thurston, 42; 6. 1:42.64; 3. Franklin, 1:43.27. • Pole vault 1. Jake Hage (LQ, 11-0; 2. 3:55.52; 3,200 relay: 1: Churchill (Wise, 200:1; McGaughey (LF), 23.39; 2. Crechio­ Wayne Memorial, 37; 7. Redford Union, 29. Distance medley: 1. Franklin (Paulus, Stephen Fedak (LQ, 10-6; 3. Jewell Jones Howard, Yates, Bowles), 8:33.24; 2. John lo (LF), 23.72; 3. Harris (WM), 23.96. FINAL RELAY RESULTS Lambert, Colley, Fenech), 11:27.23,- 2. (WJG), 9-6. Glenn, 8:40.15. 400:1. Quinon Davis (WM), 54.47; 2. Pole vault 1. Garden City (Hinkel, Wis- Franklin, 11:50.17; 3. Crestwood, no time 110-meter hurdles: 1. Kenzel Jefferson Dual meet records: Churchill, 1-0 over­ Gutowski (LF), 55.85; 3. Bickham (LF), 56.33. niewski, Conroy), 26 feet 6 inches (fewer available. (LQ, 16.1; 2. Zach Zoltowski (LQ, 16.2; 3. all, 1-0 KLAA South Division; John Glenn, 8Q0; 1. Keenan Jones (LF), 2:10.9; 2. Dan­ misses); 2. Franklin, 26-6; 3. Crestwood, 25-6. 800:1. Stevenson (Shareef, Wheeler, Miltin Ricketts (WJG), 18.1. 0-1 overall, 0-1 KLAA South. iel Malcolm (WM), 2:16.26; 3. Mike Elrod , High jump: 1. Stevenson (Pendergast, Podulka, Brichford), 1:34.39,- 2. Thurston, 300 hurdles: 1. Zoltowski (LQ, 43.93; 2. UVONIA FRANKUN 93.66 (LB, 2:20.13. . Kelly, Falzon), 15-6; 2. Franklin, 10-3; 3. 1:35.43; 3. Garden City, 1:37.33. Johnny Shatter (LQ, 45.18; 3. Karyn Mas- WAYNE MEMORIAL 42.33 1,600:1. Jones (La 4:46.63; 2. Danny " Crestwood, 10-0. Co-ed400: I.Franklin(Chinavare, . senberg (WJG), 45.53. • April 3 at Franklin Koponen (La 4:51.6; 3. Malcolm (WM), Long jump: 1. Stevenson (Pocalujka, Girvan, Modes, McGaughey), 51.47; 2. 100 dash: 1. Jaron Flournoy (WJG), Shot put: 1. Dimitrus Renf roe (WM), 40 5:01.76. Wilson, Wilkinson), 56-5.5; 2. Thurston, Stevenson, 52.16; 3. Garden City, 52.98. 11.38; 2. Malik Johnson (LQ, 11.7; 3. Mar­ feet 5 inches; 2. Tony Vella (LF), 38-1; 3.' 3,200:1. Ross Cecil (La 10:45.15; 2. 55.5.25; 3. Franklin, 53-8.25. Throwers 400:1. Crestwood (Wright cus Beeman (WJG), 11.83. -\ Nick Williams (WM), 37-8. Malcolm (WM), 11:07.29; 3. Koponen (La Shot put: 1. Stevenson (Pocalujka, Tabor, Swirple, Sisliki, Bailusky), 52.56; 2. Steven­ 200:1. Flournoy (WJG), 24.05; 2. Johnson Discus: 1. Renfroe (WM), 105-5; 2. Jacob 11:22.4. . Murray), 114-3; 2. Thurston, 1120; 3. Gar- . son, 52.83; 3. Thurston, 53.03. (LQ, 24.17; 3. Darius Lambert (LQ, 24.46. Turner (WM), 98-0; 3. Asa Hattar (LF), 85-9.5. 400 relay: 1. Franklin (Joe McRobb, Alex den City, 109-8. 1,600:1. Stevenson (Garon, Wilkinson, 400:1. Jones (WJG), 55.25; 2. Eric Mersh- High jump: 1. Daizon Martin (WM), 5-8; Perelli, Jake Pinard, McGaughey), 44.53; 2. Discus: 1. Stevenson (Pocalujka, Murray, Mims, Shareef), 3:38.94; 2. Franklin, man (WJG), 55.25; 3. Kimari Johnson 2. Tom Brokaw (LF), 5-4; 3. (tie) Dauan Wayne, 46.72; 800 relay: 1. Wayne (Davis, Tabor), 318-4; 2. Franklin, 279-4; 3. Garden 3:47.92; 3. Garden City, 3:54.02. (WJG), 56.21. • • ~ Walker (WM), Hunter Sterling (LF), Charlie Joe Gaton, George Kirkpatrick, Harris), ' City, 272-2. DUAL MEET RESULTS 800:1. Ryan Wise (LQ, 2:03.69; 2. Robert Roth (LB, 5-2 each. 1:38.46; 2. Franklin, 1:41.02; 1,600 relay: 1,600-meter (team) run: 1. Fdnech UVONIA CHURCHILL 99 Howard (LQ, 2:10.6; 3. George Bowles Long jump: 1. Jordan Bickham (LF), 1. Franklin (Crechiolo, Gutowski, Bickham, (LS), 4:42.86; 2. Colley (LS), 4:46.0; 3. Adriss WESTLAND JOHN GLENN 39 (LQ, 2:12.79. 19-9.5; 2. Brett Gutowski (LF), 19-1; 3. Jon McGaughey), 3:46.79; 2. Wayne, 3:52.99; (DHQ, 4:51.06. April 3 at John Glenn 1,600:1. Wise (LQ, 4:42.2; 2. Ben Yates Girvan (LF), 18-0. 3,200 relay: 1. Franklin (Mike Witt Mike ' Shuttle hurdles: 1. Stevenson (Mims, Shot put: 1. Bryan Bartig (LQ, 47 feet 7 (LQ, 4:46.23; 3. Ruben Maya (WJG), 4:49.7. Pole vault 1. Jimmy Bagazinski (LF), 10- Gorman, Crechiolo, Cecil), 9:35.92; 2. Kozler, Podulka, Falzon), 1:06.62; 2. Frank­ inches; 2. Jake Staff (LQ, 39-0; 3. Michael 3,200:1. Yates (LQ, 10:28.04; 2. Colin 0; 2. Damon Currier (LF), 8-6. Wayne, 9:53.35. lin, 1:10.16; 3. Garden City, 1:14.25. Harper (tQ, 36-2.' Murcjhy (LQ, 10:30.12; 3. Andrew Malik 100-meter hurdles: 1. Brokaw (LF), Dual meet records: Franklin, 1-0 overall, 3,200:1. Stevenson (Paulus, Sopko, Discus: 1. Bartig (LQ, 144-3; 2. Ainsworth Orr (LQ, 10:31.16. 16.01; 2. Matt Mastrofini (LF), 19.04; 3. 1-0 KLAA South Division; Wayne, 0-1 ' Werthman, Lambert), 8:47.91; 2. Franklin, (WJG), 118-¾ 3. Mike Edwards (WJG), 1150. 400 relay: 1. Churchill (Johnson, Kerr, Brian Riedy(LF), 20.52. overall, 0-1 KLAA South. , online at hometownlife.com LOCAL SPORTS Observers Eccentric | Thursday, April 5,2012 (WL) B3

ership role I was going to Born in Exeter, Eng­ SHAW have, and the direction land, Shaw was an Aca­ Ladywood rolls in tourney; Continued from page B1 we were going for sure demic All-America and ... the way coach (Mike) Academic All-Big Ten Panthers where he played Munchak has things selection for the Nittany 14 games Ms rookie year. going and I really want to Lions and owns a degree defense stars in Mercy win He's also had stints. play for him... in management at Penn with Jacksonville (three "It was just kind of the State. games in 2008), Chicago whole deal." • Last year, the Titans fin­ By Brad £mons GIRLS SOCCER play of our two center (15 games) and the past At Clarenceville, Shaw ished 9-7, but missed the Observer Staff Writer backs Lauren Wandzel two seasons in Tennessee established state records NFL playoffs. and Catherine Garber." (32 games). for career touchdowns • "This is definitely the • Livonia Ladjrwood ,( na Wright (one goal); LUTHERAN WESTLAND "It took longer-to nego­ (134) and single-season place.for me in this point r proved to be dominant Shelby Walsh (one goal); 5, HARPER WOODS 0: tiate," Shaw said. "Just |' TDs as a senior (51) while of my in my career," team Saturday winning Catherine Garber, Sara Senior Taylor Wiemer, the whole process of free amassing 7,800 career Shaw said. "I really like all three games handily in Even and Liz Danger (one along with freshmen Allie agency... but at the end yards. During his senior what the Titans have for its own invitational tour­ assist each). Lange and Sabrina Mor­ of the day I also knew year (2001), Shaw helped the future and the guys nament hosted by Madon­ Whitney Bauriedl and rison, each tallied a goal I've gotten to this point I the Trojans reach the on the team. I want to be na University. Even shared time in goal and assist Monday as my career and I needed ' . MHSAA Division 5 state a part of that... a special The Blazers defeat­ for the Blazers as the Lutheran High Westland to explore the options and championship game at thing we have going here. ed Trenton (7-0), River- pair combined on the two (1-0-1) blanked the Pio­ really see what was out the Pontiac Silverdome. "God only knows if I'll view (7-0) and Madison • shutouts. neers (0-2) in a non-con­ there for me. It was well He was also a let­ play more linebacker. At Heights Lamphere (7-2) Other all-tourney picks ference match. worth the process. ter winner in basketball this point in my career I to improve to 5-0 overall included from Lamphere Junior Angela Morrison "It definitely wasn't and track and captured just want to win and do on the season. included junior defend­ and freshman Michelle money and it definite­ the MHSAA Division 3 whatever I can. I still feel Lamphere (2-2) downed er Chelsea Thompson, Greening rounded out the ly wasn't a feeling. It was state 100-meter dash as a like I'm getting better Riverview, 3^, and Tren­ junior midfielder Alexis goal scorers for the War­ a combination of things. junior. and better. It's fun. As far ton, 2-1, to finish second Hilliard, junior midfield­ riors, who led 3-0 at half- What I've established Shaw then played in 46 as linebacker—I know I overall, while third-place er Bri Smith and junior • time. here and the comfort lev­ games and started 32 as can play it. I'm willing to Trenton (3-2) defeated forward Kelsey Madigan. Angela Morrison (first el — as far as the respect a running back, middle . step in at any point when last place Riverview (1-4) Trenton's junior defend­ half) and freshman Sadie — and the things was linebacker, outside line­ the team needs me." for its only victory, 1-0. er Megan Benoist and Schlitz (second half) com­ starting to feel here, and backer and defensive end Ladywood boasted four junior forward Natalie bined for the shutout in being in the position of at Penn State under the bemons©hometownlife.com all-tournament picks led Reghetti also made the goal. captain.'.. just the lead­ late Joe Paterno. (313)222-6851 by senior midfielder Paige team along with senior "The team showed Brennan (six assists), goalkeeper Meaghaji . improvement from the senior forward Kelly Bonadies of Riverview. last game," Luther­ Capoccia (four goals, four LADYWOOD 1, MER­ an Westland coach Sara Losing pitcher Michael haven (1-2) with a score- assists); junior forwards CY 0: Jenna Urso scored Schafer said. BASEBALL Reid gave up three runs ' less seventh to pick up Domenique Sarnecky her first goal of the year GARDEN CITY 2, Continued from page B1 on four walks in one-third the save. (four goals, two assists) off a cross from DeYana FRANKLIN 0: A pair of of an inning. Stevens also went 2-for- and DeYana Walker (five Walker in the 23rd min­ first-half goals carried Harvey homered, while STEVENSON 10-8, 3 with three RBI and two goals, three assists). ute to give Livonia Lady­ the Cougars (2-0) to the Mike Vomastek also WOODHAVEN 0-7: Pete stolen bases, while Chris The Blazers enjoyed wood (6-0,2-0) a Catholic non-conference win Mon­ knocked in run as the ' Michalak knocked in the McDonald went 2-for-2. wide shot margin totals League Central Division day against host Livonia Spartans won despite game-winning run in the Also knocking in runs over Trenton (17-1), win at Farmington'Hills Franklin (1-1-1). being out-hit 10-7. bottom of the seventh were Jake Semak (two), Riverview (46M)) and Mercy (1-2,04). Garden City's Becky Winning pitcher Jake Saturday as host Livo­ , Brandon Jurczyszyn and Lamphere (17-6) en route Ladywood goalkeep­ Beveridge scored what Semak worked the first nia Stevenson (2-0) com­ Michalak. to the title. er Sara Even made two proved to be the game- five innings, scattering pleted its season-opening Brad Connochie went 2- "We were extremely saves to post her second winner off a corner kick eight hits and three walks double-header baseball fqr-3 for Woodhaven. sharp from the very first shutout of the year, while with 18:55 remaining in while allowing two runs. sweep of Brownstown In the opener, McDon­ minute today," Ladywood Monica Mackie had five the first half. He gave way to reliev­ Woodhaven (1-2). ald threw five strong coach Ken Shingledeck- stops for the Marlins. Justice Dean added an er Nick Lagerstrom, who The Spartans trailed 6- innings allowing just er said. "We were unself­ "This was a huge league • insurance goal four min­ gave up one run on two 0 after the first inning in one hit and two walks ish in our attack and did . win for us on the road utes later on a penalty hits and one walk over . the nightcap of the twin- in a mercy-rule victory. a fantastic job getting against a good Mercy kick. the final two innings. bill before scoring four The senior right-hander everyone involved. We're team," Ladywood coach • Franklin goalkeeper The two Stevenson hurl- in the bottom of the first,. struck out five. excited aoout the quali­ Ken Shingledecker said. Alexis Smith made eight ers combined for eight and one each in the sec­ Travis Harvey went 2- ty minutes we are getting "Mercy is as good defen­ saves in the loss. strikeouts. ond, fourth, fifth and sev­ f or-3 and scored twice, from our bench." sively as any team we "We did not mark the Mike b'Sullivan went enth innings. while Josh DeYonker also Also getting into the will see this season. I girl on the corner kick," 3-f or-4 with a double and Mike Kanitra threw added two hits with an RBI. scoring act for the Blaz­ thought the field condi­ Franklin coach Dean RBI, while Liam Teeven four strong innings of Matt Hunt and Cody ers was Emily Hud- tions made it tough for us KoWalski said. "This is a also added two hits and middle relief and Austin Colemaireach added two dleston (two goals, two to connect passes and do team (Garden City) that an RBI for the Cubs (6-1). Stevens shut down Wood- RBI. assists); Erin Cronyn (two the things we are accus­ we'll see in our district. goals, one assist); Abby tomed to doing. I was They made a statement Pelon (two goals); Bren- very pleased with the • and we did not respond."

to made. We were fortu­ mentality after went we PUBLIC STEVENSON nate in the first half that down 1-0, and certainly . Continued from page B1 we made very few in our when we went down 2-0. backline. And when we There was no extra kind COURSES well," Churchill coach - did, we were able to clean of boost or push. No one Dave Hebestreit said. ' them iip for each other. ; was leading the charge "Actually the first 20 min­ ' "And a lot of the mis­ ... just a bunch of peo­ utes we controlled the takes we made in the first ple disconnected actual­ tempo and kept the ball 40 minutes were in the ly. I wasn't happy about really where we wanted it. final third (of the field). that, but Ithink a lot of it Play Brae Burn GC in 2012! "But then I think we We were putting our­ falls on the fact that it's a I Home of the "Monster" lost gas, I think we lost selves in good goal scor­ strange season and we're I Daly Specials on Golf our legs.! don't think ing opportunities, but we not fit with the breaks — I Player Appreciation Mondays we're fit and we're really just didn't have that fin­ this and that—but we'll I Mention this ad for dealing with a lot of inju­ ishing touch." get there." I FREE Beverage or Draft Beer ries. We maybe haven't The Spartans received Stevenson, coming off 734-453-1900 I trained enough and a lot solid goalkeeping from a 6-10-2 campaign, will of things showed. It's ear­ sophomore Rylee Jason, bank on a mixture of ly in. the season still and a .who played the first 73 youth and veteran leader­ long way to go, but I think minutes before giving ship this season. fatigue and lack of fitness way to freshman Kristen ''We need them to devel­ was the biggest factor." Trybus. op quickly," Grodzicki Grodzicki made an Jason made a sliding said. "We have good expe­ Faulkwood Shores Golf Club adjustment late in the save with 17:15 in the rience on this team. I have 517.546.4180 • Howell first half to keep the ball first lialf on point-blank a freshman and sopho­ WEEKDAYS $4 COO away from Churchill's shot by Churchill senior more battling in the goal. 18 holes V10W I have a freshman and £ junior midfielder Rachel. forward Lisa McMullen. w/cart expires 5-31-12 ? , Blackney to open Up its Churchill sophomore sophomore as my two bdud«hoBdiVt,r»Bt*lSdwWhanyoth»)r ctitr, mpuhewe COUpcn;f ; attack. goalkeeper Ashley Elliott center backs that started WEEKEND $00001 • "We were a little bit was solid throughout tonight. So we're young in. 18 holes *CC • \ some spots that youth isn't W/Cart expires 5-31-12

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Livonia Churchill cap­ In doubles, Churchill's . ti Lincoln and South Lyon A **»%~ tured a pair of singles Allison Hill and Kim " East placing third and Soli titles en route to a runner-. McClain finished second fourth, respectively. up team finish in Satur­ to Grosse He, while Claire McCullen dominated by day's News Herald Invi­ Rose and Erin Strayhorn taking 24-of-26 games on tational girls tennis tour­ (No. 2) along with Maggie the day in three different nament hosted by Tren­ Trinka and Lexi Fata (No. eight-game pro sets. Churchill hurlers silence Garden City bats ton. 4) added thirds. Earning second place Grosse He led the eight- . finishes In doubles for the ' Livonia Churchill The Chargers scored "He went through a team field with 25 points. Pats runner-up Patriots were Sarah God- opened the 2012 base­ twice in the first and rough patch in the four followed by Churchill and Sophomore Carolyn. sinski and Laura Corp at ball season in impres­ added four more in after getting the first . the host Trojans with 20 McCullen took top honors No. 2, along with Naomi sive fashion Tuesday the fourth off Frank­ two outs only to see a points apiece. at No. 1 singles as Livo­ Hedeen and Sarah Wright with a 5-0-victory over lin starter Justin For- guy reach on an error Garnering singles nia Franklin scored 15 .at No. 4. visiting Garden City. restall as Tarik Turfe and extend the inning.. crowns for the Chargers points to pick up the sec­ • Adjan6e Anderson, Winning pitch­ delivered, a 2-run single That will be something were senior Quincy Bani- ond-place trophy in Sat­ Madison Eisenhower and er Brent Ochodnicky, and Tanner Doumorit he will have to work on ni (No. 2 flight) and junior urday's Pinckney Tourna­ Sam Voss also combined a senior left-hand­ chipped in with an RBI as the year progresses." Mara Karageozian (No. ment. for two points at No. 5. er, allowed just four single. " Nick Flanery also 4). l The host Pirates cap­ Sisters Jamie and Kay- hits, walked two and Forrestall was knocked in three runs, Senior Nicole Kruse add­ tured the team title with . la Buchanczenko added struck out seven in five charged with five while Thomas Winter-' ed a third at No. 1 singles. 24 points with Ypsilan- point at No. 1 doubles. innings of work. earned runs on five stein added two RBI. Reliever Mike Rybin- hits. Alex DeYonker • Mark Mika and Aaron ski then pitched two pitched 2.2 scoreless Rosin contributed one GIRLS TENNIS RESULTS scoreless innings to innings in relief. RBI apiece. close the door as he DeYonker, Kevin "For a first game, I'll DUAL MATCH RESULTS WAYNE MEMORIAL 8 » allowed just one hit and Nisun and Kyle Madden take it," Wade said. "We UVONIA CHURCHILL 5 LINCOLN PARK 1 PLYMOUTH 4 March 29 at Lincoln Park , one walk. collected the lone hits did a lot of good things April 2 at Plymouth No. 1 singles: Stephanie Tomlin (WM) defeated Derek Jakubowski for the Patriots; and were able to learn a No. 1 singles: Nicole Kruse (LC) defeated Lindsay Jaime Krupinski, 6-2,6-4; No. 2: Janae' Strickland went 2-for-3 with three WAYNE 10, SOUTH lot about the game and Stemberger, 6-1,6-1; No. 2: Quincy Banini (LQ def. (WM) def. Vianna DeLeon, 6-3, 6-2; No. 3: Destiny RBI and a run scored, LAKE 7: Jacob Lefler ourselves a bit." . Keerthi Chekuri, 6-0, 6-1; No. 3: Rylie Fallu (LQ def. Bullock (WM) def. Hanna Beck, 3-6, 6-4,7-5; No. 4: Krithi Duraiswamy, 6-4, 6-2; No. 4: Mara Karageozian Vanessa Bishop (LP) def. Kendeile Hood, 6-0,'6-1. . while Ochodnicky went 3-for-5, including FRANKUN 14-13, (LQ def. Sarah Gamble, 6-3, 7-5. No. 1 doubles: Angelia Baker-Kaise Macairan (WM) helped his own cause • a 3-run triple and five THURSTON 4-0: On Sat­ No. 1 doubles: Krisi Fata-Rujuta Patil (LQ def. Erin def. Ashley Lattman-Kayla Korte, 6-2,6-4; No. 2: with a pair of doubles in RBI, to power Wayne urday, host Livonia MacKenzie-Marlowe Susselman, 6-3, 2-6, 6-2; No. 2: Sarah Shurge-Jennrfer Tyson (WM) def. Rita Galindo- Lauren Chipman-Sarah Dillon (P) def. Sneha Patil- Kareh Leon, 6-1, 6-0; No. 3: Kar Burton-Michelle Hunt three trips to the plate. Memorial (3-1) to a vic­ Franklin (4-0) cruised Becky Snyder, 6-1,6-4; No. 3: Carly Curvin-Lindsey (WM) def. Megan Logan-Desiree Warren, 6-2, 6-2; No. John SzymansM also tory Monday over vis­ to a pair of victories Dean (P) def. Claire Rose-Erin Strayhorn, 6-4, 6-2; No. 4: Breanna Pate-Rosebelle Silvera (WM) def. Ashley 4: Ellie Anderson-Callie Kiethler (P) def. Allison Hill- Reynolds-Jill Sturgeon, 6-2,6-0; No. 5: Sarah Mashall- singled twice for the iting St. Clair Shores against Redford Thur­ Kelly Snyder, 6-1, 6-3; No. 5: Nisha Gopal-Nisha Patel Korinn Pintar (WM) def. Lenore Gibson-Neomi Taylor, Chargers, who scored South Lake (0-1). ston (1-2). (P) def. Maggie Trinka-Lexi Fata, 6-3, 6-4. 6-2,6-1. . . * one in the second, one Winning pitcher Tyler Joe Barczuk went 2- Churchill's dual match record: 1-0 overall, 1-0 ' Wayne's dual match record: 2-1 overall. in the fifth and three in Harnos worked the first for-3 and knocke'd in KLAA South Division. WAYtfE MEMORIAL 5 . CANTON 9 BELLEVILLE 4 the sixth. four innings, allowing three runs as Franklin WAYNE MEMORIAL 0 March 28 at Belleville Zak Kmet, who got one rjin on one hit and took the opener, 144, in April 2 at Wayne No. 1 singles: Joelle Laginess (B) defeated Stephanie the start for Garden one walk. He struck out six innings. No. 1 singles: Janani Shanmuga (C) defeated Tomlin, 1-6,6-3,7-5; No. 2: Lil Reid (WM) def. Anna City (2-3), took the loss. four before giving way Stephanie Tomlin, 7-6 (8-6), 6-1; No. 2: Hanna Ferree Colson, 7-5, 6-4; No. 3: Janae' Strickland (WM) def. Winning pitcher Kyle (Q def. Lil Reid, 6-4, 6-0; No. 3: Hayley Cook (Q def. Robin Seay, 7-5, 6-4; No. 4: Destiny Bullock (WM) def. In five innings, Kmet to middle reliever Torn Madden went the first Janae' Strickland, 6-3, 6-0; No. 4: Maddison Johnson Andria Boss, 6-3, 6-3. gave up four hits, Briggs, who gave up six five innings allowing .(Q def. Destiny Bullock, 6-3, 6-1. ' No. 1 doubles: Kaylin Counti-Ashley Carey (B) def. . walked two and struck runs on three hits and two earned runs on six ' No. 1 doubles: Sydney Liedel-Erin Fowler (Q def. ' Angelia Baker-Kaise Macairan, 6-4,6-0; No. 2:,Eri Angelia Baker-Kaise Macairan, 6-2,6-1; No. 2: Claire Iwac-Sydney Bagley (B) def. Amija Freeman-Jennifer out seven before giving six walks while fanning his and five walks. He Babala-Jennifer Ghandour (C) def. Sarah Shurge-Jenni- Tyson, 6-2,6-3; No. 3: Nicole Anderson-Andriann Way to reliever Brad four. struck out seven before fer Tyson, 6-3,6-0; No. 3: Kristen Hollingsworth-Emily Merritt (B) def. Kara Burton-Michelle Hunt, 5-7,6-4, • Erley (Q def. Kara Burton-Michelle Hunt, 6-0 6-0; No. 6-2; No. 4: Breanna Pate-Rosebelle Silvera (WM) King. South Lake scored giving way to Kevin 4: Jamie Emens-Kinari Shah (Q def. Breanna Pate- def. Kelsey Long-Becky Heck, 7-5,6-4; No. 5: Sarah JOHN GLENN 5, five times in the sev­ Nisun. Rosebelle Silvera, 6-0, 6-0; No. 5: Jasmine Henry-Alexis Marshall-Korinn Pintar (WM) def. Sam Mull-Sarah . CRANBROOK 2: Bran­ enth to cut the mar­ ' Robert Shelton went Madau (Q def. Sarah Marshall-Korinn Pintar, 6-2, 6-0. Watson, 6-4, 6-2. don Smeltzer was the' gin to three and had the 2-for-2 and scored twice Wayne's dual match record: 2-2 overall, 0-1 KLAA . Wayne's dual match record: 1-1 overall. South Division. GARDEN CITY 7 winning pitcher and tying run at the plate for the Eagles, who ' SOUTH LYON EAST 8 WAYNE MEMORIAL 2 Zach Quinn knocked in before Tyler McCurry committed five errors. WESTLAND JOHN GLENN 0 . . March 27 at Wayne . a pair of runs to propel came on to get the final Thurston starter March 29 at S.L East No. 1 singles: Vanessa Hardrick (GQ defeated No. 1 singles: Julie Wilder (SLE) defeated Sara Stephanie Tomlin (WM), 6-2, 6-3; No. 2: Nhu Do (GQ Westland John Glenn out on a strikeout. Mark Ruelle, who gave Aulidge, 5-7, 7-5, 6-4; No. 2: Erin Blackledge (SLE) def. def. Lil Reid, 6-2, 6-0; No. 3: Whitney Hall (GQ def. Ja­ '(1-2) to a non-confer­ McCurry also collect­ up eight runs in 1.1 Shaina Jones, 6-0, 6-0; No. 3: Colleen Ferda (SLE) def. nae' Strickland, 6-4, 6-3; No. 4: Destiny Bullock (WM) ence win TUesday at ed two hits and scored innings, took the loss. Montana Graszak, 6-f, 6-1. def. Ashley Gemeund, 6-1,0-6,6-3. No. 1 doubles: 1. Abbey Fielding-Sam Raney (SLE) No. 1 doubles: Sarah Holt-Jessica Kleiber (GC) Bloomfield Hills Cran- a run. In the nightcap, Nisun def. Natasha Hawkins-Ashley llonze, 6-1,6-0; No. def. Angelia Baker-Kaise Macairan, 6-0, 6-2; No. 2: brook. LUTHERAN WEST- went 3-for- 3 and scored 2: Rosemary Hyrila-Leah Nonins (SLE) def. Tiana Kaylin Girard-Jordan Wilson (GC) def. Sarah Shurge- Jeff Kennedy also LAND 11, SUMMIT 1: three runs and Barczuk Grafton-Jasmine Ivey, 6-0,6-0; No. 3: Mary Hansen- Jennifer Tyson, 6-4, 6-4; No. 3: Jennifer Byk-Liz Wilz Laura Marple (SLE) def. Briana Stewart-Victoria Silva, (GC) def. Kara Burton-Michelle Hunt, 6-0, 6-1; No. added an RBI sacrifice Winning pitcher Taur- went 2-f or-3 with two 6-0, 6-0; No. 4: Molly Youngs-Kate Mclntyre (SLE) 4: Breanna Pate-Rosebelle Silvera (WM).def. Jessica fly and Smeltzer dou­ rek Fikes gave up just RBI in a 13-0 victory ' def. Myesha Hines-Tara Watts, 6-0, 6-0; No. 5: Megan Liske-Sarah Salter, 6-3, 7-5; No. 5: B. Squillets-D. bled for the victorious one hit - an infield sin­ for the Patriots. Schaffer-Megan Renehan (SLE) def. Donaj Castro-Ann Haimllari (GC) def. Sarah Marshall-Korinn Pintar, Koulou, 6-0,6-0. . . 7-5,6-4. Rockets. gle in the third - to pro­ Adam Carver and Glenn's dual match record: 0-1 overall. Wayne's dual match record: 0-1 overall. CRESTWOOD 6, pel Lutheran High Kyle Curtis each add­ FRANKUN 0: Benjamin Westland (1-0) past ed two RBI, while Sniezek pitched a com­ Romulus Summit Acad­ Kyle Riley also Blazers' Birney scores seven in win plete-game three-hitter emy (0-1) in* the season knocked in a run and Tuesday as host Dear­ opener for both teams. scored twice. :'. ' born Heights Crest- . , Fikes struck out sev­ Barczuk, the winning Senior Kylie Birney's goalie Stephanie Mackley. one assist as Ladywood wood (2-2) stopped j en and walked four in . pitcher, worked all five seven goals catapulted Mercy (0-2,0-1) got rolled to a 19-9 win at Pon- Livonia Franklin (4-1) the five-inning mercy." "' innings allowing just Livonia Ladywood to a 12- four goals form Maddy tiac Notre Dame Prep. ' . in a non-league encoun­ He also had a RBI dou­ three hits and one walk 11 Catholic League girls McClain and three from Mackley made five ter. ble, walked twice and" while fanning six. lacrosse victory Tuesday Ally Schrader. saves for the Blazers. Sniezek, who wtitked scored two runs. Thurston starter night over visiting Farm- Marlins goalieMimiNor- Julie Pieciak scored all seven innings, "Fikes pitched well," Damin Harris lasted ington Hills Mercy. wood made seven saves. three goals for the Irish, struck out eight and Lutheran Westland three innings and took The Blazers, who On Monday, Birney tal­ who slipped to 0-4 overall. walked only two. coach Kevin Wade said. the loss. improved to 3-2 overall lied six goals and senior NDP goalies MkaelaTrem- .and 1-0 in the league, got Emma Ellswood chipped bJ^andMakinMcIherny "five saves from junior in with three goals and combined for eight saves. couldn't make the pitch Gooding gave up was SAARELA I needed at the right unearned. Continued from page B1 time." Westland John Glenn The defensive play of aliim Robert Fraser was na pitcher since 2009 to the game came in the stellar in relief as he toss a no-hitter. fourth when MU third scattered just one hit "My fastball was my baseman Spencer Sarel and two walks over the best pitch," Saarela snared a foul .ball just final two frames. said. "I was locating it before crashing into the Offensively, the Cru­ very well." Crusaders' dugout. saders were paced by A native of Com­ Saarela, who Pelletier, Cook and merce, Saarela said he's improved to 3-4 with Harder, who combined never pitched a no-hit­ his first complete game for seven RBI. Harder ter in college or high of the season, said it's was the lone Crusader school, but he's come a rush being a part of- with two hits. close. a deep and talented On Sunday, MU swept "I've had a few two- Madonna pitching'staf f. the Gray Wolves, 14- hitters, and I pitched "We have guys on this 3 and 7-0. 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RELIGION CALENDAR • View Online www.hometownIife.com I Send items for the religion www.kenwoodchurch.org calendar to Sharon Dargay at EASTER SERVICE Obituaries, Memories & Remembrances I [email protected]. Time/Date: 7:30 p.m. Friday,- ?#/»- ££ • Photos must be in jpg format April 6 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday, attached to the e-mail. -800-579-7355 • fax 313-496-4968 • [email protected]__^ April 8 Deadlines: Friday 4:IS p.m, for Sunday • Wednesday 9:45 a.m. for Thursday Location: New Life Church, 33111 Ford Road, Garden City ^ April Details Worship, commu­ ALLEN, DONALD C. OLDAKER, AUCTION nion and the "Silent Praise" Age 89 of Livonia. Beloved hus­ ELIZABETH (BETTY) sign team on Friday; worship, band of Doris. Loving father of Time/Date: 6-10 p.m. Satur­ Sharon L.' (Kenneth) Snodgrass, Age 86, beloved wife of the late music and "Silent Praise" sign Floyd Oldaker. Loving mother of day, April 21 team on Sunday Patrick R. (Lynne) Allen, Rebecca M. (David) Blossom, Dr. Sybil A. Roseann (Jim) Ludwig, Gary Location: St Mary Parish (Maryanne) Smink and the late Contact (734) 326-7000; Allen, Jennifer Jo Allen, Jeffrey J. Activity Center and School, Keith William Smink. Dear www.newlifegardencrty.org (Kim) Allen, and Sara K. (John) 34516 Michigan Avenue, Grivas. Dear grandfather of 13, . grandmother of 3. Great grand­ Wayne EGG HUNT great grandfather of 4. Donald mother of 5. She had 4 brothers and is survived by many nieces Details: St Mary 1st Annual Time/Date: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, leaves behind many other friends McLONE, WARD, (NEE: WHITE) and family. A Memorial Visitation and nephews. Memorial service April 7 Auction A Night on the Town will be held Monday April 9th at ROSEMARY (MILLER) Thursday April 5th at 11:00 am at HELEN BLANCHE will include a silent auction, Location: Faith Community Fred Wood Funeral Home Rice St. Raphael Catholic Church Passed away March 30, 2012. 31530 Beechwood, Garden City Of Farmington Hills and former­ live auction and more. All Wesleyan Church, 14560 Mer­ Chapel, 36100 5 Mile Rd. (E. of Rosemary was born November 8, ly of Livonia & Novi. Cherished Levan)'Livonia. 1pm to 3pm with 48135. Family suggests dona­ proceeds benefit the St Mary riman, Livonia 1922 in Farmersburg, Indiana and tions be made to the church or to Wife of-the late Robert G. for the'funeral service at 3pm. In lieu was raised in Flint. She married over 65 years. Loving Mother of Parish and School. Tickets are Details Includes the Easter' the American Heart Association. of-flowers, donations may be Joseph McLone in 1939 and Thomas (Frances FitzGerald) of $25 and include a strolling story, crafts and an egg hunt made to "Angela Hospice, or the began what was to become a large Farmington Hills, Bill of buffet dessert and two bever­ with prizes and treats. Young­ Humane Society of Huron Valley. family. They and their seven chil­ Laurium, MI, Nancy Mininger of ages. Pre-registration is a must sters should bring a basket to Please share your memories at dren moved to Grand Blanc in Christoval, TX and Betty (Ron) Fredwoodfuneralhome.com Contact auction@stmary- collect their eggs. The church 1955. From the 1940's through Rainville of Westborough, MA. the 50's, she was a telemarketer. Proud Grandma of Wesley, wayne.org • encourages parents to join in . In the late 50's and early 60's she Keely, Andrew, Scott, Ward and BLOOD DRIVE on the fun with their children •"S was in sales for the Musical Tent. Yulia, and Great-Grandma of Contact pastor Roger at The highlight of her career was Clinton and Trevor. Also sur­ Time/Date: 1-7 p.m. Friday, t% (313)682-7491 escorting movie staf, John Ireland vived by many other loving fam­ April 20. " EGGSTRAVAGANZA and Broadway and television star, ily and friends. Helen was pre­ Location: Prince of Peace Lu­ Molly Goldberg on touring trips ceded in death by her parents of Flint and GM facilities. She Thomas and Dorothy White and theran Church, 37775 Palmer, Time/Date: 10:30 a'.m. Satur­ day, April 7 later worked outside the home her brother Jack White. Helen Westland " • selling furniture for Ross and PASCOE,. DEBRA ANN will be laid to rest at Great Lakes Location: First Church of the Details Walk-ins are wel­ Manny's People Furniture stores. Age 54 of Canton, MI: April 1, National Cemetery in Holly, MI. come Nazarene, 21260 Haggerty, • ma She was named a "First" Lady in 2012. Loving wife of Thomas E. with her husband Robert. north of Eight Mile, east of LEWIS, Business'' in the Flint area in' Dearest mother of Thomas L. Memorial contributions may be Contact (734) 722-1735 1975 and became the first female made to the Salvation Army Haggerty, Northville Dear sister of Mary Carlson, Ella CHELLA ABBOT furniture store manager for and/or The Gleaners Food Bank. BREAKFAST Details Youngsters in age Fuhrman, Donna Borg, Tammy Age 36, March 30, 2012. Loving People's. She managed the Lang and the late Buddy The family would like to extend .Time/Date: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 groups 1-2, $4,5-6,7-8, and mother of Diane (Dan) Costlow, Clarkston store until she retired Lowenstein. • Survived by many their special thanks to the staff of p.m. Sunday, April 14 9-11, will huntfor morethan Don (Pam), John, Mary (Steven) and moved to Florida in 1979. nieces, nephews, cousins, arid in­ St. John's Hospital and Hospice Kaercher, Mark and Jane (Bruce) Location: St Theodore Social 12,000 eggs at this Easter She returned to Michigan in 1998 laws. Visitation Wednesday 2-8 and the great many family and Riddle. Dear sister of James (her and most recently resided in friends for their kindness, care Hall, 8200 N.Wayne Road, event Ben Spitzer will enter­ pm, and Thursday from 12 noon twin) and Jessie Abbot. Also sur­ Plymouth. If there is one word to to 4>00* pm. Funeral Services and concern. A Celebration of Westland tain and the Easter Bunny will vived by 13 grandchildren and 10 describe her, it is "determined". A Thursday 4:00 pm at R. J. Nixon Helen's Life "will be held at a great-grandchildren. Chella is Details All you can eat be on hand to pose for pho­ trait that led to her personal suc­ Funeral Home 2544 Biddle Ave. later date. Funeral arrangements Retired from the Detroit Public' tos. Indudes games, prizes and cess and longeyity and one which Wyandotte (734) 284-1600. entrusted to Fred Wood Funeral pancakes and French toast Schools and the City of Livonia. she has passed on to her children. Home-Rice Chapel Livonia, MI. ham, sausage, applesauce; gifts for anyone who brings a A Funeral Service for Chella was Surviving are 6 daughters and 1 "• Online obituary at ' www.nixonfuneralhome.com scrambled eggs, coffee, tea, friend, hot dogs, chips, cookies held Monday, April 2 at the R.G. son: Rosemary Wilson, Ann & G.R. Harris Funeral Home in juice and milk. Cost is $3 for and drinks. Bring your own Arbor; Marcia (Joe) Sayles, Easter basket Pre-registration • Livonia. Memorial contributions Plymouth; Dr. Joanne Sherman adults and $1.50 for children, may be directed to Send Price, Fenton; Susan McLone, 2-10. Sponsored by St Theo- * is required at www.dfcnaza- International or the Alzheimers Arcadia, Ca; Joseph McLone, dore Men's Club rene.org. Registration doses Assoc. Please share a memory of Ottawa Lake; Margaret McLone, Chella at: www.rggrharris.com Grand Blanc; and Catherine Contact (734)425^421 after 600 children have signed up or on April 4, whichever Amorose, Davison; fifteen grand­ CLOTHING BANK children and fifteen great grand­ comes first • " MURRAY, Time/Date: 5-6:30 p.m. children. She was preceded in Contact (248) 348-7600 Wednesday, April 11 and 10 SHIRLEY MYNATT . death by her husband Joseph on GRIEF SUPPORT April 16, 1999. Funeral service a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 28 Age 85, April 3, 2012. Lifelong resident of Farmington. Beloved will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Location: Canton Christian. Time/Date: 7-8:30 p.m. April 4, 2012 at Holy Redeemer Wednesday, beginning April wife of the late Orbie Mynatt and Fellowship Clothing Bank, the late Robert Murray. Loving Catholic Church, 1227 E. Bristol " TUPAJ, Road, Burton, Rev. Fr. Steve 41920 Joy Road, between Lil- 18 mother of Sue (Francis) Zelinko LOTTIE Location: Emmanuel Lu-. and Bill (Donna) Mynatt. Anderson officiating. Mrs. ley and Haggerty, Canton Age 88. Beloved Wife of the late WELDON, PAULA Cherished grandmother of Brian McLone will lie in -state at the theran Church, 34567 Seven Stanley. Dear Mother to Tom of Details Free clothing to (Carol) Mynatt,>ff (Stacy) church at 1 p.m. Interment at New March 30, 2012. Loving wife of Mile, Livonia Colorado, Patricia Robak, Laurie Mynatt, Jennifer^Zelinko and the Calvary Catholic Cemetery. The Winfred. Mother of Michael anyone in need (Kerry)' Banka, Gary (Teresa) of Details "From Grief to New late Aaron Zelinko. Great-grand­ family will also receive friends (Kate) Rogula and Michelle Contact (734) 404-2480 or Virginia, and Carol (Jim) . mother of Natalie Mae Mynatt. Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at (Mark) Waranoski and Win's chil­ Hope," is a free, eight-week Sheehan. Much loved grandma of (734)927-6686 Dear sister of Frank (Marie) the Hill Funeral Home, 11723 S. dren, Stephen Weldon, Gregory workshop open to the 7. Dearest Sister of Walter Macek Barber and the late Tom (Helen) Saginaw St., Grand Blanc. A Vigil (Anita) Weldon, Thomas J. EASTER SERVICE community. Talk about one and the late Helen Roland and Barber. Also survived by many Service will be held 7 p.m. Weldon, Mark (Jill) Weldon, Sophie Gacek. Famously known Time/Date: 9:30 a.m. Sunday, aspect of grief followed by special nieces and nephews as Tuesday at the funeral home. Victoria Weldon and Lisa (Dave) for her "Lottie Tupaj Cakes" with. April 8 . small-group partidpation led »| well as good friends. She was Contributions may be made to Mobus. Also survived by 8 grand­ her secret buttercream frosting. dearly loved by her family and Arbor Hospice, 2366 Oak Valley children and 3 great grandchil­ Location: Kenwood Church by trained fadlitators. You Visitation will be held at Fred friends. Funeral service Saturday Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48103. dren. Funeral Mass was held at St. will be placed in a group with Wood Funeral Home-Rice Chapel , of Christ 20200 Merriman, 11:00 a.m. at Thayer-Rock Condolences may be shared with Joseph Catholic Church, 16101 36100 5 Mile Rd. Livonia (E. of Livonia i others who have had similar Funeral Home, Visitation Friday the family at www.hillfhxom Rotunda Dr. Monday, April 2nd at Levan) Friday 3-9pm with 7pm losses. For registration infor­ 2-8 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral 11:00 am'. Visitation was Sunday Details "The Thorn Easter Rosary. Funeral Service Saturday mation, call (248) 442-8822 Home, 33603 Grand River Ave., at the Dearborn Chapel of the Experience" worship service at St. Colette Catholic Church, (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.) Howe-Peterson Funeral Home. Contact New Hope Center May peace be 17600 Newburgh Rd. Livonia. features realistic videos of the Downtown Farmington. Memorial Memorials may be made to the for Grief Support (248) 348- In-State 9:30am Service 10:00am. : Easter story, live drama and contributions may be made to with you in this Oakwood Center for Exceptional 0115 or visit www.newhope- Please visit online guestbook Families or -Charity of your inspiring music Michigan Leukemia Foundation. time of sorrow. center.net fredwoodfuneralhome.com choice, www.howepeterson.com Contact 248)476-8222;. Your

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ST. ANNE'S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH (33 ORCHARD ROSEDALE GARDENS Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church PMSBiTERlATI CHURCH (USA) Tridentine Latin Mass _JL. UNITED METHODIST 14175 Farmington Road, Livonia Just north of I-96 ORCHARD- CHURCH 9601 HubbartatW.CWcarjftUvonla, Ml www.christoursavlor.org St Anne's Academy - Grades K-8 $ttwttn Mwrtmsn & Fumlnoton Rds.) 30450 Farmington Road • rarmtagton Hills Sunday Worship Sunday School/Bible Class 38100 Five Mile Road HTVW.orchardumc.org . (734)422-0494 8:30 & 11:00 am - Traditional 9i45am Livonia, MI 48154 • (734) 462-3200 248-628-3620 Man Schedule: ' • Friends In FaHh Service Early Childhood Center FirttFridiyHaM 7:00 p.m. " fcOOam . Staffed Nursery Available Phone 734-513-8413 SaturdayMau , lliOOajn. \ Worship: Traditional Service Sunday Mattel 7:30 k 10HW ajn. 9:00 a.m: and 11:00 a.m. • •"- 10430am Confetsfooj Heard Prior to Each Maia . Vlsitwwwjosedalogardens.org Making disciples who share the love of Jesus Christ Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions \ 10:00 a.m. Christian Pastors: Davenport, Bayer, & Creeden Education for all ages For information about our many programs Tnetdayi at 7.-00 RM. c oeoa7ao82s . 734-522-6830 OEM7M707 Pastors; Carol J. Johns, Jim Braid, Margo Dexter Risen Christ Lutheran David W. Martin, Pastor OE087t0B20 46250 Ann Arbor Had • Plymouth a m «

PLYMOUTH CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 45801W. Aim Arbor Road • (7M) «J-1ES . PRESBYTERIAN Sunday School - 9:45 AM. PRESBYTERIAN WISCONSIN SYNOD Sunday Worship-11:00 AM. . B Sunday Evening - 6:00 P.M. Family Night-Wed. 7:00 P.M. NEW HORIZONS FOB CHUMEN LEARNING CENTO \ '. (734)455-3196 % " Fellowship PresbyterUm. Church ST. PAUL'S EV. LUTHE WARD CHURCH & SCHOOL ' Adult Sunday School: 9:30 -10:.15 a.m. • Worship: 10.-30 a.m CHURCH ""I"** 1 17110 FARIIMOTOH ROAD,- Childrens Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. TndWonalWorthip at 8,9i30411a.m. UVOMA (734)261-1360 ' Pastor: Dr. Jimmy McGuire Contemporary Worship at MO & 11 ajn. Chldren's Programs available at MO 111 am! WORSHIP SERVICES Services held at: Saint Andrews Episcopal Church SUNDAY: 8:30 A.M. & 11:00 A.M. -16360 Hubbard Road in Livonia • south of Six Mile Road The Traditional Service is broadcast on the j THURSDAY: 6:30 P.M. radb each weak at 11 ajn. on 560 AM ! website: www.stpaulsNvonia.org ASSEMBLIES nursery provided • yjw^ellowship-prcsbvteriaikoxg oeoa7ao7oa OF GOD

OPEN ARMS CHURCH CONGREGATIONAL Worthy Smisf1lk30m For Information Chldren's Programs J Available regarding this Directory, north Congregational Church 36520 12 Mile Rd. please call Karen Marzolf Farmington Hills (bet. Drake « Halsted) (248)848-1750 at 313-222-2214 or e-mail: 10:30 a.m. Worship & Church School kmarzolf@hometownlife. com > faith - Freedom - Fellowship B6 • (*) THURSDAY, APRIL 5,2012 OBSERVER & ECCENTRIC HOMETOWNLIFE.COM MENT set, go i Youngsters scramble for eggs at local hunts

By Sharon Dargay • If you prefer marsh- OSE Staff Writer mallows to eggs, head to Nankin Mills in West- Nine hundred bags land. The annual Marsh- of candy, thousands of mallow Drop starts at 11 eggs and the Easter a.m. Friday, April 6 when Bunny await youngsters a helicopter distributes.. Saturday, April 7 at more than 20,000 marsh- Rotary Park in Livonia. mallows over the park, The annual egg hunt, 33175 Ann Arbor Trail. sponsored by Livonia Kids trade their finds Rotary Club, Livonia for a prize; (734) 261- Parks and Recreation 1990 " . and Busch's Fresh Food • Don't forget to bring Market in Livonia, will used eyeglasses, hear­ start at noon, with regis­ ing aids and cell phones tration from 10:30-11:30 to the annual Easter Egg a.m. at the park, locat- • Hunt at 10 a.m., Satur­ ed at Six Mile and Hub­ day, April 7 at Plymouth bard. The Easter Bunny Township Park, located will be on hand to greet at Ann Arbor Trail and youngsters and pose for . McClumpha. The Plym­ photos. outh Lions Club sponsors "The kids get so excit­ the event and will have ed and antsy," said collection boxes on hand. Amy Walker, recre­ Monetary donations will ation supervisor. "The be accepted; too. Young­ hunt itself doesn't take sters will bring their that long. Once you say own baskets to search 'go' it isn't long. But it's for thousands of candy- fair. Everyone gets the filled eggs. The Easter same bag of candy at Bunny will be on hand the end." and hunting will be con­ Last year, organizers ducted by age group! counted more than 500 • Redford Township is registrations but fig­ still registering young­ ured at least 800 egg- sters for its annual Bun­ hunters actually showed ny Brunch that will up for the free event, include refreshments, which is aimed at chil­ crafts and the Eas­ dren, age 10 and under. ter Bunny. The empha­ Rotary Club members sis will be on spring at gather a week before the event, which runs 11 the hunt to bag candies a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, and pitch in on site with April 14 at the Redford crowd control and egg Community Center. Tick­ distribution. Busch's of doing things but it • Egg-hunters will other activities in the Metropark, off 1-96 near ets are $6 per person — Fresh Food donates hot seems to work." meet both Smokey Bear Concession Building. Milford. Animal shows free for age 2 and under chocolate and dought- Children trade in their and the Easter Bun­ Admission to the park is start at 10:30 a.m. and — and must be pur-. nuts.' collected eggs for candy. ny Saturday, April 7 at a $10 annual recreation 11:30 a.m. with egg hunt­ chased before the event. "Every egg hunt is dif­ "If you promise a Maybury State Park in' pass, which can be pur­ ing at 11 a.m. The Easter They're available at the ferent, but the way we reward at the end, kids Northville. The action chased at the.park; (248) Bunny will be on hand Leisure'Services Depart­ run ours is that we use will pick up anything," starts at 11 a.m. on the 349-8390 to pose for photos, too. ment inside the Red-' the same eggs every • = •:Walke r said/adding soccer field at the park, • Collect eggs and Bring your own camera ford Community Cen­ year. We separate the,. that participants man­ 20145 Beck; Friends of see Farmer Brown and and arrive early. Cost is ter, 12121 Hemingway. kids by age divisions," age to find and retrieve Maybury State Park and The Barnyard Express $3 per child, payable at The Redford Jaycees , ' Walker said. "We flag all scattered eggs every the Department of Nat­ animal show at "The the event. Admission to egg hunt starts after the off sections (by age) year. ural Resources co-spon­ Great Egg Hunt," Sat­ the park is $5 or $25 for brunch in nearby Handy and put the eggs out. Here's a sampling of sor the free event, which urday, April 7 at Maple . an annualpermit; (248) Park. The annual event It's a time-sensitive way other local hunts: , will include games and Beach in Kensington 685-1561 is free and open to all.

GET OUT! OF ARTS Location: William M. Costick through April Questions of Life," includes more Art Time/Dates: 2 p.m. Sundays Activities Center, 28600 11 Mile, Location: 118 W. Main St. in than 100 works by major artists, such as Yoko Ono, Nam June Paik CITY GALLERY Location:. 5200 Woodward; Farmington Hills Northville and George Maciunas; admission i Time/Date: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Detroit Details: Spring exhibit and sale; Details: "Titanic: A Century To Remember" features photos by is free Monday-Friday, through April 13 Details: Target Family Sundays, free admission. Philip Dattilo of Plymouth. The Contact: (734) 764-0395 Location: In the Costick Center, storytelling, performances, free Contact: (248) 473-1800 photographs depict scenes re­ with admission NORTHVILLE ART HOUSE 28600 W. 11 Mile, Farmington lated to R.M.S. Titanic's inception, Time/Date: April 6-21 Benefit Hills < Exhibits: Detroit Revealed: Pho­ construction and the epilogue of Details: Unique, edgy paper tographs 2000-2010, an exhibit of Location: 215 W. Cady, Northville its short life C.S. MOTT CHILDREN'S . 50 photos through April 8 Details: All-media, juried show dress creations made of entirely • Contact: (248)347-1642; www.- HOSPITAL Contact: (313) 833-7900, www. from the Ann Arbor Women Art­ recycled materials by artist Matt starringthegallery.com Time/Date: 8 p.m. Friday, April 6 Richmond. Richmond's materials dia.org ists kicks off with an artist recep­ Location: Hill Auditorium, 825 N. vary from plastic Kro'ger bags to tion 6-9 p.m. Friday, April 6 UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN FARMINGTON ART FOUNDA­ . University, Ann Arbor Targetholiday wrapping paper. Contact: (248) 344-0497 or e-mail Time/Date: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. TION Details: J. Cole, 2012 Grammy- The exhibit also features a wide to arthouseoffice@nbrthvillearts. Tuesday through Saturday, noon- Time/Date: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. nominee for Best New Artist array of fashion images by various 5 p.m. Sunday, through May 20 Thursday-Friday, April 19-20 and org" performs a high-energy hip , photographers, starring Rich- Location: University of Michigan ( 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, April 21; STARRING "THE GALLERY" hop show to benefit C.S. Mott mond's designs opening reception, 6 p.m. Thurs­ Museum of Art, 525 S. State, Ann Time/Date: Artist reception, 6-9 Contact: (248) 473-1856 day, April 19 Arbor p.m. Friday, April 6; exhibit runs DETROIT INSTITUTE Details: "Fluxus and the Essential Please see GET OUT!, B7

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Ferndale Details: JR Brow, through live, recording their comedy GET OUT! Details: Improv most April 7; Mike Smith, April podcast "Jay and Silent Bob 11-14;'Saints N' Sinners, Get Old." Presented by The Continued from page B6 nights. Open mic/jam ses­ sion show for improvisers is April 18-21; Michael Kosta, Crofoot, tickets are $45, April 25-28 $25, and $20 . Children's Hospital. Tickets 10 p.m. Wednesdays are$25-$50 Contact: (248) 327-0575; Contact: (734) 261-0555, Contact: www.thecrofood. gocomedy.net www.kickerscomplex.com com or www.redfordthe- Contact: (734) 763-8587;. atre.com ' i www.michiganmusicmat- . JD'S HOUSE MARK RIDLEY'S ters.com/tix i OF COMEDY COMEDY CASTLE Dance VISTA MARIA , Time/Date: Various show Time/Date: Jay Black, April 5-7; Craig Shoemaker, Time/Date: 7-11 p.m. times Wednesday-Saturday CONTRA DANCE LANCE LUCE AND COLLEEN MUENCH evenings April 12-14; Paul Mercurio, Time/Date: Beginner Friday, April 6 April 19-21; John Caparulo, Location: 25333 W. 12 instruction at 12:30 p.m.; Location: BlackFinn, 530 S. April 26-28 On stage and screen Main, in downtown Royal • Mile, inside Star.Theatre dance starts at 1 p.m., Sun­ Location: 269 E. Fourth, Alexa Roberts (Royal Oak), Kristen Zublick (Royal Oak complex, Southfield day, April 22 Royal Oak • Oak) and Randi Hamilton (Ferndale) are three Irish Details: Stand-up shows, 8 Location: American Legion Details: "A Night for lasses" named 'Kate/ waving their tickets before p.m. Thursday and 8 p.m., Contact: (248) 542-9900, Hall, 31775 Grand River Women Empowerment," boarding the ship in the Stagecrafter's production 10:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday; www.comedycastle.com Ave., Farmington will benefit Vista Maria. A of "Titanic —The Musical," April 13-May 6 at the Apollo amateur njght, 8 REDFORD THEATRE Details: Farmington Con­ minimum $10 per person Baldwin Theatre, located on Washington', south of p.m. Wednesday Time/Date: 9 p.m. Friday, tra Dance; cost is $10, $5 donation includes music Fourth in downtown Royal Oak. Tickets are $18 and by DJ Rob Spencer, emcee Contact: (248) 348-2420 or for students, with all pro- . April 13 $20, available by calling (248) 541-6430 or visiting Sean Willey, a photo booth www.ticketmaster.com ceeds benefitting a charity Location: Redford Theatre, www.stagecrafters.com. The 3-D movie version from Shutterbooth, raffles Contact: American Legion JOEY'S COMEDY 17360 Lahser, Detroit • of "Titanic," the 1997 James Cameron film, sailed and $4 drinks at (248) 478-9174 CLUB OF LIVONIA Details: Kevin Smith "and into theaters oh Wednesday, April 4. See it at the Contact: (248) 582-9460 Time/Date: 8 p.m. Mon­ Jason Mewes, popular for MOON DUSTERS AMC Livonia 20,19500 Haggerty, Livonia; Emagine days,' open Mic; 8 p.m. their roles as Jay and Silent Time/Date: 8:30-11:30 p.m.... Canton, 39535 Ford Road, Canton, the Emagine En­ Bob in "Clerks," "Mallrats," Comedy Tuesdays, Local Legends; 8 every Saturday; dance les-, jilt*. tertainment Novi, 44424 W. 12 Mile, Novi; and MJR p.m. shows Wednesdays^'"* "Dogma," "Jay and Silent* " Westland Grand Cinema 16, 6800 W.Wayne Road, • • GO COMEDY! sons 7-8 p.m../'i. .i\iO£ Thursdays; 8 p-rnVS 10:30 Bob Strike Back," and Westland. Time/Date: Various show p.m. Fridays, Saturdays "Clerks 2," will perform Please see GET OUT!, B8 times Wednesdays through Location: 36071 Plymouth Sundays Road, Livonia Location: 261 E. Nine Mile, Wine tasting, jazz set for art event

The Farmington Art rants will top off the eve­ Foundation will offer ning. more than 200 pieces of Tickets are $20 in art for sale during "Art advance and $25 at the After Dark," the annual door. Buy them online at wine, jazz and art event, . https://recreg.fhgov.com 7-10 p.m. Friday, April or by phone at (248) 473- 20, at the Costick Center, 1848. Tickets also are 28600 11 Mile, in Farm­ available at the Costick ington Hills. Center or at the Greater Bella Vino Fine Wine Farmington Area Cham­ and Spirits will pres­ ber of Commerce, 33425 ent the wine tasting that' Grand River Ave., Suite will feature a variety of ' 101, Farmington. the store's finest wines, Dress is your choice, along with a chance to >. from casual to dressy. learn about each wine • The event is for age from the experts. A 21 and older. For more prize raffle will be held information on "Art for those who order . After Dark" and other wine that evening and, upcoming events, call the an array of foods from Cultural Arts Division at a variety of area restau­ (248)473-1856. , BLUE

Were you raised a Catholic but now seldom, if ever, go to church? GROUP Are you angry with the ON SALE NOW Church or with Qod? Fisher Theatre • May 1-13 Has Church teaching Tickets: Fisher Theatre Box Office, ticketmaster.com & 800-982-2787 confused or hurt you} Groups (12+): [email protected] or 313-871-1132 Do you believe that you Info: BfoadwaylnDetroit.com • 313-872-1000 Broadway In Detroit 50th Anniversary Season sponsored by have "outgrown" religion? CHRYSLER mmm&mwMwmmiE Anew 6^/eek series of meetings for non-practicing Catholics who are curious about discussing the possibility of returning to the Catholic" Church. ' Every Wednesday at 7pm, IN 2D THEATRES, reaL@)3D AND I MAX 3D CHECK HRECT0HIES FOB THEATRES ADD SH0WTMES /SPECIAL EHGAQEUEHT - HO MSSES OH HSCOUNT TICKETS ACCEPTED ffrom April 18th -May 23rd mJ0S#mBtk&Axf&m^ Cjkurch ^ r 11441 Hubbard Road, Livonia Just South of Plymouth Road . j 734'i61'1455 or www.livoniastmichael.org i B8 0 Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, April 5,2012 ENTERTAINMENT online at h6metownlife.com

Location: 38840 W. Six Mile, GET OUT! Livonia; Benefit concert on April Continued from page B7 20 is at Trinity Church, 34500 Six Mile, Livonia Location: Livonia Civic Center, Details: Chris Trapper, April 13; • 15218 Farmington Road, Livonia Grievous Angel, April 14; Trinity Details: Singles and couples; free House Benefit Concert featur­ refreshments. Dance lessons cost ing Jill Jack and Mary Seelhorst, $6;'dance and lessons are $11; John Latini and Jamie-Sue Seal dance only is $7 for guests, $6.50 and the Potter's Field, April 20; for associates and $6 for Moon Tracy Kash Thomas Trio, April Dusters members 21; The Choir featuring Derri Contact: Joe Castrodale, club Daugherty and Steve Hindalong, president, (248) 968-5197 . April 22; Wayward Roots with Adam Plomaritas, April 27. Most POLKA BOOSTERS shows tickets are $15, and $12 for Time/Date: Doors open at 1 p.m.; subscribers. Only cash and checks dancing from 2-6 p.m. Sunday, are accepted April 22 Contact: (734) 464-6302 Location: Msgr. Hunt K of C Hall, VILLAGE THEATER 7080 Garling, Dearborn Heights - Time/Date: 8 p.m. Friday, April Details: Admission is $15 and 13 . . includes beer, wine and pop. Food , Location: 50400 Cherry Hill Road, will be available for purchase. Mu­ Canton \ sic by Squeezebox Band with Mollie and Ted Lange and Bobbie Earl Details: Bob Stillman plays the Contact: Terry at (734) 422- music of John Denver and Dan Fo- 1901or Joanna at (313) 561-8389 gelberg. Tickets are $30 for^dults and $26 for seniors and youth Contact: (734) 394-5460; www. Film cantonvillagetheater.org PENN THEATRE VIVACE MUSIC SERIES '•.\ Time/Date: 7 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. The Redford Theatre presents this silent film, with live organ accompaniment, on Saturday, April 21. Time/Date: 8 p.m. Saturday, April . Friday-Saturday, April 6-7; and 21 • j \\. "The Artist," 7 p.m. and 9:10 p.m. Location: The Birmingham ' Friday-Saturday, April 13-14 and U-M KELSEY MUSEUM OF Temple, 28611 12 Mile, between 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, April ARCHAEOLOGY Inkster Road and Middlebelt, 15 Time/Date: The museum is open^ Farmington Hills Location: 760 Penniman Ave., .9 a.m!- 4 p.m., Tuesday- Friday, Detailsr University of Michigan Plymouth and 1-4 p.m., Saturday and Sun- . Gilbert and Sullivan Society day; exhibit runs through May 6 Details: "Joyful Noise," $3 perform songs and scenes from Location: 434 S. State, Ann Arbor Coming up: "The Artist," 7 p.m. Gilbert and Sullivan favorites, Details: Part II of the Kelsey and 9:10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, such as "The Mikado," "Pirates of Museum of Archaeology's special i April 13-14 and 4:30 and 7 p.m. Penzance" and "HMS'Rinafore." Sunday, April 15; "One For the exhibition - "Karanis Revealed: Tickets are $23 general admission Money," 7 p.m. Friday, April 20, Discovering the Past and Pres­ and $20 for seniors 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Saturday, April ent of a Michigan Excavation in Contact: Joyce Cheresh at (248) 21, and 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, • Egypt" - explores the story of the 788-9338) or Ann Sipher at (248) April 22; "Secret World of Arriet- site's excavation, which was initi­ 661-1348 , ty," 7 p.m. Friday, April 27; 5 p.m. ated by the University of Michi­ and 7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, April gan in the 1920s and 1930s Something 28-29; "Albert Nobbs," 7 p.m. Contact: www.lsa.umich.edu/ and 9:10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, kelsey; (734) 764-9304 May 4-5 and 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. different \ Sunday, May 6; "Safe House," 7 DETROIT ZOO p.m. and 9:15 p.m. Friday-Satur­ Music Time/Date: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. day, May 11-12 and 4:30 p.m. and THE ARK daily 7 p.m. Sunday, May 13 Time/Date: Peggy Seeger, April Thursday classics: "Pride of Location: I-696 service drive 5; Ralph Stanley and the Clinch the Yankees," April 5; "Field of and Woodward, Royal Oak Mountain Boys, April 6; Seth Glier Details: Admission is $11 for Dreams," April 12; "Bull Durham," and Stolen Silver, April 7; Big Bad adults 15 to 61, $9 for senior April 19; and "For the Love of the Voodoo Daddy, April 9; Missis­ Game," April 26. Box office opens sippi Heat, April 10; Galanttu citizens 62 and older,-and $7 for at 6:30 p.m., with screenings at 7 perdston temps, April 12; Mr. B's children ages 2 to 14; children p.m. All seats $3 Piano Celebration, April 14-15; under 2 are free Contact: (734) 453-0870; www. Shape Note Singing, April 15; The Exhibit: The Wildlife Photog­ penntheatre.com Tannahill Weavers, April 16; Good rapher of the Year exhibit runs Old War arid The Belle" Brigade, through June 17 and includes REDFORD THEATRE April 17; The Guggenheim Grotto, 108 photographs chosen from Time/Date: 7 p.m. Saturday, April April 18; Anais Mitchell and more than 40,000 entries by as­ 21 Cuddle Magic, April 19; Loudon piring amateurs and established Location: 17360 Lahser, just Wainwright III, April 20; The El­ professional photographers; north of Grand River Ave., in ders, April 21; James Hunter, April free with Zoo admission ', Detroit 22; Lambchop and Kelly Jean Contact: (248) 541-5717 • Details: Mary Pickford in "Suds," Caldwell, April 23; Johnny Winter, STORY SLAM ' : a silent film accompanied live by ' April 25; Dougie MacLean, April 26; Horse Feathers, April 27; Hey-^ Time/Date: 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dave Calendine," tickets $12 for April 11 ..... | adults and $8 for children 12 and wood Banks, April 28; Caroline under > Herring, April 29 ' Location: 316 South Main, Ann Arbor ''•' Coming up: James Cagney Location: 316 South Main, Ann Details: The Moth GrandSLAM double feature includes "The Arbor Championship features win- * Public Enemy" and Angels with . Contact: (734) 763-8587; www. ners from the last 10 Michigan Dirty Faces," 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. theark.org StorySLAMS in a battle of wits' Saturday, April 28; tickets $5 BASELINE FOLK and words; tickets $16 available Contact: (313) 537-2560 Mia Heard (left) plays the Scarecrow, Gabrielle Kosiba is the Wicked SOCIETY atwww.themoth.org Witch and Lauren Kelly plays Dorothy in the Farmington Hills Youth Time/Date: 7-9:30 p.m. the third Contact: (734) 763-8587; www. Museums" Theatre production of 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," this month at Saturday of the month; sign up theark.org i for open mic from 6:15-6:45 p.m. CHARLES H. WRIGHT the Costick Center in Farmington Hills. Location: JWH Center for the Time/Date: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tues­ Theater Arts, Plymouth Community Arts day-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday Council, 774 N. Sheldon, Plym­ FARMINGTON HILLS Location: 315 E. Warren Road, outh YOUTH THEATRE . Detroit Details: The show includes open Time/Date: 7 p.m. Thursday-Fri­ Details: Regular museum admis­ mic performances and a featured day, April 26-27 and 1 p.m. and sion is $8 for adults, 13-61; and $5 performer. Admission is $5. An­ 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, April for youth, 3-12, and seniors, 62 nual memberships are $25 for 28-29 and over. Members and children 2 individuals and $50 for families. Location: The Costick Center, and under are admitted free.. Members may attend monthly 28600 W. 11 Mile, Farmington Exhibits: "Mixing Metaphors: concerts free of charge. Hills The Aesthetic, Social and Political Contact: Mike Mullen at (248). in African American Art includes Details: "The Wonderful Wiz­ 719-3464 or e-mail to mjmmul- more than 90 works by 36 artists, ard of Oz" features more than through June 3; "Moving to His [email protected] 170 children in two casts. Tickets Own Beat - Fela: The Man, the JAZZ AT THE ELKS are $10; children 3 and under Movement, the Music," celebrates Time/Date: 7-10 p.m. fast Tues­ are admitted without charge the life and music of Fela Ani- day of the month Contact: (877) 785-7763; kulapo-Kuti, through June 17; Location: Plymouth Elks Lodge https://recreg.fhgove.com "The Chris Webber Collection: #1780,41700 Ann Arbor Road, . INSPIRE THEATRE Exceptional People During Ex­ Plymouth . Time/Date: 7:30 p.m. April traordinary Times, 1755-Present," "Wetlands" by Gayle S. Sanchirico, is among the art on display by Ann Details: There is a $10 donation 20-21, 27-28 and 3 p!m. April 22 includes rare artifacts collected Arbor Women Artists April 6-21 at Northville Art House. at'the door which includes hors and 29 . by Detroit native Chris Web­ d'oeuvres. Location: 33445 Wayne Road, ber, through September; "Wit­ Westland1 ness: The Art of Jerry Pinkney," Contact: (734) 453-1780 or e-mail through Sept. 9 to [email protected] Details: Neil Simon's "Rumors;" Contact: (313) 494r5800 • MICHIGAN • 'tickets, $12 PHILHARMONIC Contact: (734) 751-7057; in- PLYMOUTH i spiretheatre.com HISTORICAL MUSEUM Time/Date: 7 p.m. April 30 SCHOOLCRAFT COLLEGE Time/Date: 1-4 p.m. Wednesday Location: The Village Theater and Friday-Sunday; current exhibit at Cherry Hill, 50400 Cherry Hill Time/Date: 8 p.m. April 13-14 • runs through June 17 Road, Canton Location: Liberal Arts Theatre, Location: 155 S. Main, Plymouth Details: "Celebrates the music Schoolcraft College, 18600 Hag- Details: "Ration Stamps & Bomb­ and dance of China. Tickets are $8 gerty, Lfvonia . ers, WWII at Home" is the current adults; $4 for youth Details: "Romeo and Juliet" exhibit. Admission is $5 for adults Contact: (734) 451-2112;(734) with tickets available at the and $2 for students, 6-17 394-5300, ext. 3; www.michigan- campus bookstore or by calling Antique Appraisal: Ernest phil.org; www.canton-mi.org/vil- (734) 462-4596. Cost is $12 DuMouchelle of DuMouchelle Art iage theater/ Contact: The college theater Galleries will appraise antique PLYMOUTH COFFEE BEAN department at (734) 462-4400, furniture, art and small items • Time/Date: 8 p.m. Monday, ext. 5270 by appointment only, from 10 Friday, Saturday SPOTLIGHT PLAYERS a.m.-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April Location: 884 Penniman Plym­ 18. No jewelry will be appraised. t Time/Date: 8 p.m. April 20-21, outh . 27-28 and 2 p.m. April 21-22, Oral evaluations will be given for 28-29 $10 per item; written evaluations Details: Open mic on Monday;. will cost $15 per item. There is a live music Friday-Saturday. Ameri­ Location: Village Theater at maximum of four items to be ap­ cana, folk, rock, pop, country and Cherry Hill, 50400 Cherry Hill, soul by solo singers, duos and praised per 15-minute time slot. Canton bands Call (734) 455-8940 or sign up Details: "Into the Woods," a • at http-y/www.plymouthhistory. Contact: (734) 454-0178 - Stephen Sondheim musical fairy tale; tickets are $15-$18 org/events/dumouchelle-evalua- Bob Stillman plays a tribute concert to. John Denver and Dan Fogel- TRINITY HOUSE THEATRE tion-cliniC.html. berg April 13 at the Village Theater in Canton Time/Date: Most shows start at 8 Contact: (734) 394-5200; www. Contact: (734) 455-8940 p.m., doors open at 7:30 p.m. spotlightplayersmi.org B9 •'(*) SHARON DAJRGAY, EDITOR THURSDAY APRIL 5,2012 [email protected] OBSERVER & ECCENTRIC (313)222-8883 HOMETOWNLIFE.COM • FACEBOOK: H0MET0WNLIFE.COM

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or the more than 25 million Americans living with diabetes, food choices are Fcritical to maintaining their health. " Chef Sam Talbot, who was diagnosed with. type 1 diabetes when he was 12 years old, understands those challenges. But with his • new cookbook he proves that diabetics don't . have to sacrifice flavor in order to follow a healthy eating plan'. Talbot is the executive chef at the Surf Lodge in Montauk, N.Y., and earned nation­ al recognition as the runner-up in Season 2 of Bravo's hit TV show TopChef. In his new book, The Sweet Life: Diabetes with­ out Boundaries, he shares how diabetes has affected—but has not compromised—his life and career, and offers 75 fresh, all-natu­ ral recipes that can be enjoyed by both dia­ betics and non-diabetics. Cooking to manage diabetes Doctors recommend that people with dia­ THE GLYCEMIC INDEX betes follow a healthy, well balanced diet thatincludes plenty of fiber-rich fruits and The glycemic index (GI) rates carbohydrates on a scale of 1 to vegetables and carbohydrates that rank 100 based on how rapidly a food item raises blood sugar levels lower on the glycemic index (GI). One after eating. Foods that rank high on the glycemic index are medium pear provides 24 percent of your digested rapidly, which produces marked fluctuations in blood day's fiber, and 10 percent of your day's sugar and insulin levels. Foods with a low glycemic index are vitamin C — for only 100 calories. digested slowly and raise blood sugar and insulin levels gradu­ mm "Pears are one of my favorite fruits to use ally. in recipes," says Talbot. "They are a low GI Source: University of Sydney Glycemic Index Group, Human TARA DONNE fruit, they're high in fiber, and the flavor Nutrition Unit, School of Molecular Biosciences. Lavender Poached Pears of a ripe,pear is just out of this world. They are incredibly versatile.in sweet and savory r, recipes in all types of world cuisines. They • Lavender Poached Pears can be part of any meal of the day." There are ten different varieties of USA From Chef Sam Talbot Pears, each with its own color, flavor and Makes 4 servings texture. More than 80 percent of the fresh 2 large ripe pears, 'such as Bosc or Anjou, slightly pears grown in the U.S. are from the Pacif­ firm to the touch ic Northwest states of Washington and Ore­ 3 tablespoons granulated stevia extract, or to taste gon. USA Pears are in season from early 1 tablespoon dried lavender fall through early summer. 2 blossoms dried hibiscus . Ripeness is the key to enjoying pears 1 chamomile tea bag at their sweetest and juiciest. To judge a • '/4 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves ' pear's ripeness, USA Pear growers advise Peel, halve and core pears using a you to "check the neck." Press the neck, melon bailer to scoop out seeds. or stem end, of the pear. If it yields to gen­ In large pot, combine 3 cups water, - tle pressure, it's ripe, sweet and juicy. If it sweetener, lavender, hibiscus, cham­ feels firm, simply leave the pear at room • omile tea and mint. Bring to a boil temperature to ripen within a few days. over medium-high heat, then reduce Don't refrigerate your pears unless you heat to medium-low. Add pears and want to slow their ripening. simmer until you can easily pierce Celebrate spring with three recipes from pears with the tip of a knife, about 20 www.usapears.org. Two other recipes here minutes. are from Talbot's book, and showcase the To serve, transfer pear halves to fresh, sweet flavor of Anjou and Bosc 4 individual bowls and ladle some of pears. For more information/visit www. the cooking liquid over the top. SamTalbot.com, and for additional pear rec­ Per Serving: 72 calories, 1 g pro­ ipes visit www.usapears.org. tein, 19 g carbohydrates, 0 g total fat (0 g saturated), 0 mg cholesterol, 4 g fiber, 2 mg sodium Pear and Brie Quesadilla .. i with Fresh Pear Chutnejr Fromusapears.org :', Yogurt with Pear and Coconut. From Chef Sam Talbot Serves 6 as an appetizer -..'.'. Makes 4 servings Pear Chutney: •• ;..,•/ """ • r ,'.,' V*" Juice of 1 lemon 'A cup dry white wine . .' " % cup unsweetened shredded coconut '/i-inch wedge of red onion, sliced thin • 2 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs ' 2 tablespoons chopped red bell pepper . . ._ <, £• ' . '/4 cup Grape-Nuts or granola cereal 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar • 1 tablespoon granulated stevia extract, or to taste 1 Bartlett USA Pear, peeled, cored,-and cut into 1-inch chunks • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons of water, or'more if needed. . • • " 2 ripe pears, such as Anjou or Bosc, slightly firm to Red pepper flakes the touch' Quesadilla: 3 cups 2 percent plain Greek yogurt 1 12-inch flour tortilla • In medium bowl, combine lemon '/4 of an Anjou USA Pear, cored and cut into K-inch slices juice, coconut, graham cracker 6 '/^-inch slices of Brie cheese crumbs, cereal, sweetener and cin­ 2 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese namon. For chutney: Place all ingredients in a small saucepan. Cook over Peel, core and finely chop pears. medium heat, stirring frequently, until pear is crisp-tender and most ..." Spoon yogurt into 4 bowls and top of the liquid has evaporated. You may add water if .liquid completely with fruit and coconut mixture, or evaporates before pear is cooked. Transfer mixture to a blender or ,.fN»~.:. sprinkle directly onto each individu­ food processor and add water. Pulse quickly, just until chopped togeth­ al container of yogurt. .* er as a chunky mixture, with V4-inch chunks of pea^r, onion, and pepper. Note: This recipe can do double Add more water if necessary to achieve the consistency you desire. mt- duty as" a dessert if you serve it up Place pear mixture in a bowl, and stir in pepper flakes to taste. Let parfait style. Spoon 1/8 of the pears chutney cool completely before serving. Chutney can be stored in the into the bottom of each of 4 bowls or refrigerator, covered, for up to 3 days. .' . 1 ^•Kv- 1 parfait glasses. Add 1/8 of the cereal v For quesadilla: Heat oven to 425 degrees. Lay tortilla on a flat sur-' v \ mixture, then V2 cup of yogurt. face. Spread pear slices across half of the tortilla. Lay Brie across the *^^pi|Hj^ Repeat with the remaining pears, top of the pear slices. Sprinkle mozzarella over the Brie. Fold other cereal mixture, and yogurt. half of the tortilla over the pear and cheese mixture. Transfer tortilla Per Serving: 265 calories, 15 g pro­ to a lightly greased or parchment-lined cookie sheet and bake until , tein, 38 g carbohydrates, 8 g total fat cheese melts and bubbles, about 3-5 minutes. Remove tortilla from • (6 g saturated), 8 ihg cholesterol, 6 g oven, cool slightly, and cut into 6 wedges. Serve on a plate or platter with fiber, 157 mg sodium a small bowl of chutney on the side.

Yogurt with Pear and Coconut — Courtesy Family Features B10 (*)' Observers Eccentric | Thursday, April 5,2012 FOOD online at hometownlife.com Soyfoods help families step up eating f you're looking for ways to make meal times healthier while still keeping your Ifamily happy, why not try soyfoods? April is .National Soyfoods Month and the perfect time to try these great tasting and great for you- foods.

Packed with high quality pro­ cereal aisle, or near other shelf- Beef Salad with Ginger Soy tein, soyfoods are an excellent stable beverages. Dressing option to keep your family ener­ • Soy Yogurt: Spy yogurt islgen- gized and satisfied all day long. erally found alongside tradition­ From United Soybean Board Besides being delicious, you'll al dairy yogurts and is offered in Ginger Soy Dressing: enjoy fewer calories, less saturat­ similar flavors and sizes as well. Vz cup soybean oil (often labeled 'vegetable oil') ed fat, and low to no cholesterol. • Tbfu: Firm, silken-style, • 'A cup rice vinegar Luckily, incorporating soy­ sprouted, high protein and baked V* cup water foods into your daily diet is easy. tofu can be found in the refriger­ 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce ' ' The Soyfoods Association rec­ ated meat section, produce sec­ ¼ cup fresh green onion, chopped ommends a simple way to start is tion or natural, foods section. 1 '/4 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced to serve soyfoods alongside tra­ Shelf-stable silken tof u can be • 1 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced --^ ditional foods. From snacks like found in the Asian food section or Beef Salad: . / / whole soy nutrition bars, soy in the natural food aisles. 8 cups baby salad greens yogurts, or soymilk smoothies, to • Meat Alternatives: Veggie 1 cup shredded carrots "v.-. great meals like Parmesan mus­ burgers, soy sausage, soy crum­ /* 1 cup frozen edamame (shelled), cooked according to tard soy burgers, tofu hummus bles and edamame can be found package directions wraps, and shelled edamame sal­ in the freezer section. Edama- • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved ads, the options are endless. Have •me may also be found in the fresh 1 pound flat iron or flank steak, grilled and sliced fun.experimenting to see which produce section. yA cup ginger soy dressing, divided products and recipes work best • Whole Soy Nutrition Bars: You Place all dressing ingredients in food processor or for your family. can find these protein packed bars blender. Process until smooth; cover and refrigerate. in the health and energy bar sec­ Combine greens, carrots, edamame and tomatoes Soyfoods 101 tion of the store. in large bowl. Drizzle with 'A cup dressing; toss lightly. With companies offering dis­ This recipe for a Beef Salad with Divide onto 4 serving plates; top with sliced beef and counts all month long, finding Ginger Soy Dressing is full of remaining dressing. delicious soyfoods at affordable healthy vegetables, edamame and Nutrition information for 2 tablespoons prices will be easier than ever lean, flavorful beef. It's topped of Ginger Soy Dressing: 130 calories, Og before. Get familiar with where • with a tangy ginger soy'dressing protein, lg carbohydrate, Og fiber, 14g fat, soyfoods are stocked in your gro­ that will make it a^family favorite 2g sat. fat, Og trans fat, Omg cholesterol, cery store and you'll be sure to in no time. 150mg sodium find a.bargain. For easy ways to add soy to your Per serving of 2 tablespoons of Beef Sal­ • Soymilk: Soymilk comes in • diet, information about Nation­ ad: 420 calories, 37g protein, 13g carbohy­ two forms; one can be found in al Soyfoods Month, and mote deli­ drate, 5g fiber, 24g fat, 5g sat. fat, Og trans the refrigerated section and the. cious recipes to help you step up fat, 55mg cholesterol, 290mg sodium shelf-stable soymilk can be found . your family's healthy eating, visit. Beef Salad with Ginger Soy Dressing in the health food section, the www.soyfoodsmonth.org.

Veggie Taco Salad 2 cups powdered sugar or more as needed • From MorningStar Farms . Cinnamon Roll directions: Makes 4 servings Stir together both flours, gluten, yeast, sugar 2 cups MorningStar-Farms Meal Starters Grillers Recipe Crumbles™ and salt in a large mixing bowl. In a small bowl, % cup salsa mash tofu with a fork and whisk together with 5 cups shredded lettuce water. A few small lumps are okay. Make a well 1 cup corn kernels in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in 1 cup black beans water/tofu mixture. Stir together quickly to mix. '/i cup sliced green onions Combine ingredients well with spoon or fork so Vi cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese that all of the flour is moistened. Place dough on 2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives . " » . counter very lightly dusted with flour and knead 2 tablespoons fat free sour cream five times. Transfer to a plastic container or bowl In large nonstick skillet coated with cooking with a tight fitting lid and enough room for rising. spray cook MorningStar Farms Grillers Burger- Refrigerate overnight. (You can let dough rise Style Veggie Recipe Crumbles and salsa over the traditional way at room temperature. Simply medium heat about 5 minutes or" until heated place in large bowl and cover with a towel. It may through, stirring frequently. In large bowl toss take several hours for proper rising). together lettuce, corn and black beans. Arrange Henry Ford Chocolate Chip Soynut Cookies In the morning, lightly coat a baking sheet with on 4 serving plates. Top with Crumbles mixture. cooking spray. On a very lightly floured surface, Sprirtkle with green onions, cheese and olives. wire rack before cutting. Cut into 36 bars. Nutri­ roll half of the dough into a 10 Vi inch square. Spoon dollops of sour cream on top. tion facts per bar will be double one drop cookie. Sprinkle with half of the brown sugar and raisins, Nutrition Information: calories 180, total fat 4 Nutrition information per 1 cookie serving size: leaving a margin of V2 inch along the edges. Then g, sodium 600 mg, total carbohydrates 26 g, fiber 83 calories, 4 g fat (0.05 g sat fat), 1 g protein (0.75 sprinkle with cinnamon - as much or little as 8 g, protein 14 g g soy protein), 10 g carbohydrate, 73 mg sodium, desired. Starting with the near edge, roll up tight­ 6 mg cholesterol, 0.5 g dietary fiber. ly, then pinch along the far edge to secure the Henry Ford Chocolate Chip Soynut Cookies roll. Repeat with the second half of the dough and filling ingredients. With seam side down, slice 3 cups light brown sugar, firmly packed each roll into 8 equal pieces. Place on prepared Cinnamon Rolls with Cinnamon Tofu baking sheet with spiral side up. For single rolls, • 2 cups vegetable shortening or margarine . Frosting 4 large eggs place about 3 inches apart on baking sheet; for ' From Michigan Soybean Promotion Committee pull-apart rolls, place about V2 inch apart. Cover 3 cups all-purpose flour Makes 16 rolls 1 cup soy flour • • with a cloth and set aside to rise in a warm place about 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 400°F and bake 1 teaspoon salt Cinnamon Rolls: about 20 minutes, until golden brown on edges 2 teaspoon baking soda 3 cups unbleached white flour and bottom. Transfer rolls to a cooling rack and 2 tablespoon vanilla soymilk 1 cup soy flour cool before frosting. • ' 2 teaspoon vanilla 2 tablespoons wheat gluten 2 cups roasted soynuts, coarsely chopped 4 teaspoons (2 packages) active dry yeast Frosting directions: '4 cups semi-sweet chocolate morsels 1 ¼ tablespoon sugar In a medium bowl, mix tofu, margarine, soy­ Preheat oven to 375°F. Beat shortening and " 1 teaspoon salt milk and vanilla with electric mixer. Add cinna­ sugar in a large bowl. Add eggs one at a time, 4 ounces firm tofu mon and half the powdered sugar slowly and mix beating well after each addition. Mix in baking . 1 '/4 cups warm water well. Add remaining sugar and mix until good soda, salt and soy flour. Add all-purpose flour 'A cup brown sugar, ligtttly packed spreading consistency. Add more powdered sugar gradually along with soymilk and vanilla. Stir in 1 cup raisins if necessary. soynuts and chocolate morsels. Drop rounded tea- Cinnamon Nutrition information per roll without icing: 187 spoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake for Cooking spray " . calories, 7 g protein, 35 g carbohydrate, 2 g fat 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cooli min­ Cinnamon Tofu Frosting: (0.3 g sat fat), 141 mg sodium, 0 mg cholesterol. ute and remove to wire rack to cool completely. % cup (about 2 ounce) firm tofu Nutrition information per roll with icing: 264 " Bar cookie version; Prepare dough as above. 2 tablespoons margarine calories, 8 g protein, 50 g carbohydrate, 3.5 g fat Spread into two greased 15- by 10-inch jelly-roll 2 teaspoons vanilla. (0.6 g sat fat), 160 mg sodium, 0 mg cholesterol. pans. Bake in preheated 375°F oven for 20 to 25 • 3 tablespoons vanilla soymilk • minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pan on 1 '/£ teaspoons cinnamon —Family Features

CITY BITES Tea and hats at the museum or on its web­ •General admission is $10 at ' event will include food tast­ Wine tasting site at www.plymouthhistory. the door or $7 in advance; stu­ ings, food demonstrations and PLYMOUTH — Got a cra­ org/Everits.html using PayPal. dents pay $5 at the door or exhibitors. LIVONIA— Winemaker zy hat? Wear it to the Plymouth For more information call (734) $3 in advance. VegMichigan Alberto Erbrice from Verona, Historical Museum's Mad Hat­ 455-8940. members and children, 5 and Gluten-free Italy will be on hand to sign bot­ ter Tea, 2-4 p.m. Sunday, April under, are admitted free of FARMINGTON HILLS tles at a meet and greet strolling 15, at the museum, 155 S. Main, VegFest charge. Speakers this year — Get the low-down on glu­ event, 1-3 p.m. Saturday, April 21 Plymouth. Sue Paulin, a'Master NOVI — Buy advance tick­ include Wayne Pacelle, presi­ ten-free foods at Tri-County at dvine fine wines, 17386 Hag- Gardener, will present "Con­ ets for VegFest 2012 and ' dent and CEO of the Humane' Celiac Support Group's annual gerty. Guests will have a chance tain Yourself: Container Gar­ you'll save $3 off the reg­ Society of the United States; Gluten-free Food Fair, 10 a.mi- to taste the entire portfolio which dening Basics," the museum's ular admission price. Veg­ John Salley, vegan, eriter- 2 p.m. Saturday, April 21, at includes Amarone, Valpolicel- signature "Mary's Blend" tea Fest, a vegetarian tasting and • tainer and athlete; Dr. Rich­ Farmington First Presbyterian la superiore, Ripasso superiore, will be served, along with deli- - . expo presented by VegMich- ard Oppenlander, author and Church, 26165 Farmington Vigneto Panvinio, and Soave cacies from Fancy Food Cater­ igan, will run from 11 a.m.- researcher; Dr. Joel Kahn, Road, at 11 Mile, in Farmington Superiore. Wines will be available ing. Tickets are $20 for Friends 5 p.m. Sunday, April 29 at the Wayne State School of Medi­ Hills. Gluten-free product for signing and purchase. They'll of the Plymouth Historical Suburban Collection Show- cine; JimCorcorari, co-found­ vendors and stores that carry be paired with a variety of Italian Museum members and $25 for place, 46100 Grand River Ave. er of VegMichigan; and Ker- gluten-free foods will be on meats and cheeses. Cost is $25 non-members, if purchased Advance tickets are available rie Saunders, author and coor­ hand. Admission is $10; free for per person. Wine Club members by April 6. Ticket prices go up until noon, Wednesday, April dinator of Michigan's Engine Support Group members. . pay $20. Call (734) 432-3800 for $5 after that date. Buy tickets 25 online at vegmichigan.org. 2 Firefighter Challenge. The reservations. Bll.(*) JULIE BROWN, EDITOR THURSDAY, APRIL 5,2012 JCBROWN@HOMETOWNUFE:COM OBSERVER & ECCENTRIC (313)222-6755 . HOMETOWNLIFE.COM REAL ESTATE FACEBOOK: H0MET0WNLIFE.COM BBB: Beware of timeshare scams

It is a common scenario. Someone receives a mailer or e- mail offering a free trip or oth­ er fantastic prize and all he or she has to do is sit through a •may have half-day seminar. Once the vic­ tim is there, the company turns on the high-pressure tactics in case an attempt to sell a timeshare. Often, the offer is legitimate, By Robert Meisner if unwanted. Other times, the. . Guest Columnist offer is a scam meant to bilk honest people of thousands of • Q: We believe that our • • dollars. Such scams have pre­ developer knowingly sold vailed for decades, and most . condominium units to Savvy consumers are wise to individuals who presented them. a high risk of foreclosure So, the con artists have - and abandonment of their changed their game, prompting homes, provided them with new warnings from the Feder­ financing, and really didn't al Bureau of Investigations, and give a true story of the nature enforcement efforts from the of our neighborhood. Is there Federal Trade Commission. anything we can do against TheBetter Business Bureau our developer? received more than 2,600 com­ A: In the past, I would plaints nationally about time- have said you were out i share resell companies last of luck, but in a recent year, and almost 200 more in . 9th Circuit federal January 2012. Some complain decision, the court held about available dates or other that the management issues, but many purchaser's allege that companies collected decreased money for fees or other charg­ economic es and then disappeared. value and -Corpus Christi resident Thur- desirability . man Huddleston complained were to BBB after wiring more than cognizable $10,000 to a Dallas company aware of scams like the one Huddleston said that though cards offer a certain amount of injuries promising to sell him a time- . Huddleston fell for, scammers he lost thousands to the con art­ fraud protection that you can­ Robert Meisner which could ' share in Mexico. have started targeting victims ists who contacted him, and he not get if you use a wire ser­ be pursued "The people were good," he that might not be as diligent: feels like a dupe for falling for vice. Walk away from any deal against said. "I really beat myself up, current timeshare owners. the scam, he is just happy to that requires you to pay cash or the developer, and because I should have known The FTC cracked down on have learned his lesson. wire money, especially to loca­ if they can establish better. It just sounded like a telemarketers claiming to have "I didn't get too angry over it. tions in other countries. a sufficient causal viable thing." buyers lined up, then disap­ I hated to lose the money, but • Get it in writing. Ask the , connection between Huddleston said when he first pearing with the thousands of I learned a lot," he said. J'The salesman for all information in any decreased value got the call, he researched the dollars owners paid to cover next time somebody calls, I've writing, including all fees, tim­ and desirability and company online and did riot find fake closing costs or as a depos­ graduated from that class." ing and ways the seller plans to the developer's actions, any red flags. When the com­ it that would be later refunded. When buying or selling a advertise the unit. they should be able pany asked him for a payment The FBI reported a similar ' timeshare, BBB offers the fol­ • Check the license. Ask for to pursue the matter. to cover the closing costs, he scam, with a con artist contact­ lowing tips: . licensing information for the This is certainly, now did not hesitate. He wired the ing the victim by phone or e- • Beware of upfront fees. seller's agents, and check that something to consider money, leaving no trace for law mail and promising to sell the Though there may be closing information with the Real and developers should . enforcement to follow later. victim's timeshare in a short costs or other fees associated Estate Commission. Only deal . be clearly put on notice Then they came back and time, often between 60 and 90 with purchasing a timeshare, with licensed brokers and ask of their potential asked for more money to cover days. The scaihmers asked for be wary of any company that for references. exposure for selling . the annual property taxes. ' • hundreds to thousands of dol­ pressures you to pay any such • If it sounds too good to be units to people who • "So that sounded a little fishy, lars to cover anything from fees upfront or before review­ true, it is. Be wary of any sell­ have no business but I figured they probably closing costs to listing fees. ing any contracts. er who promises a big sell­ buying these units won't (let me buy a unit without Sometimes, according to the • Read the fine print. Espe­ ing price or quick turnaround. because of economic paying taxes)," he said. "That • FBI's warning, the victims are cially when selling a timeshare, High-pressure tactics are limitations. should have been the last red then contacted a second time — make sure to read the contract always a red flag. flag, biit once you've got that this time by someone claiming carefully. Find out if the compa­ • Know where to turn. Before Q: Can you give me any much money in it, it's hard to. to be from a recovery company. ny is actually selling your time- selling your timeshare, read the ideas with respect to what it walkaway.". The scammer, who may be con- share or simply charging you to FTC's advice on selling a time- is like to purchase property in Sppnafter.thecompany/.. ri ,t< nected with the original resale ^ _ advertise .the. listing. . . ,... ^ share and report any scams Lima, Peru, and the Galapagos he was dealing with became _"*\ ;\' company, tells the victim that "• Stgrt with trust. Visit www. to BBB or the FBI's Internet Islands, which I hear are t. impossible to contact. Hud­ he can recover the lost money bbb.org to check out the BBB Crime Complaint Center. extremely beautiful? dleston suspects the timeshare for a fee. Business Review for a company To check the reliability of a A: Lima is a big never existed to begin with. Once again, the scammers before paying any money. company and find trustworthy city where there are Now that people are more disappear after the victim pays. • Never wire cash. Credit businesses, visit bbb.org. a number of high rise apartments that are newly constructed which, like in most South American cities, HOMES SOLD/REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS-WAYNE are highly expensive. The Galapagos Islands These are the area residential real 48298 Greenwich Ln $228,000 29726 Mason St $105,000 15127 Aubrey $18,000 are restricted to estate closings recorded the week 49918 Hancock St $315,000 18525 Milburn St $125,000 15102 Fox $92,000 residents who are 50140 Jackson Ln $190,000 10040 Seltzer St $65,000 26550 Kendall Ct $49,000 of Dec. 19-22, 2011, at the Wayne 44223 Richmond Ct $197,000 36329 St Andrews Dr $30,000 9282 Louis $69,000 born'in the Galapagos County Register of Deeds office. 626 Sandalwood Ct $317,000 32131 Wyoming St $90,000 9640 Mercedes $45,000 Islands, so your Listed below are cities, addresses, 2839 Siever Dr $201,000 NORTHVILLE 14301 Mercedes $49,000 opportunity to live there and sales prices. • GARDEN CITY 19644 Aqueduct Ct $65,000 26911 Santa Maria $99,000 and/or possibly develop 31255 Marquette St $40,000 17681 Crestbrook Dr $575,000 9147 Sioux $52,000 parts of it is extremely LIVONIA 101 Hampton Ct $198,000 19397 Woodworth $20,000 CANTON ' • 11307BrookfieldSt $126,000 18938 Heather Ridge Dr $535,000 WESTLAND limited because it is 7320 Admiralty Dr $150,000 17300 BrookviewDr $180,000 16049 Pine Valley Dr $466,000 1700AckleyAve $28,000 a National Park with 2376 Arcadia'Dr $66,000 12020 Cave'll St . $30,000 42549 Ravina Ln $227,000 8589 Cardwell St $101,000 many restrictions to 41697 Bedford Dr $45,000 19513 Gary Ln • $270,000 PLYMOUTH 32228 Melton St $57,000 $82,000 8132 Perrin Ave preserve the habitat. 4111 Berkeley Ave 9402 Gillman St $88,000 42023 Brentwood Dr $127,000 $85,000 • Peru has a better 6322 Clarendon Dr $176,000 18230 Gillman St $42,000 12420 Concord Ct $215,000 6649 Quail Run Cir $71,000 41978 Coventry Way $130,000 9930 Harrison St $125,000 40609 Newport Dr $72,000 7812RivergateDr $67,000 exchange rate than 6062 Fairborn Dr $335,000 33920 La Moyne St $150,000 1075 Sutherland St $81,000 1565 S Marie St $67,000 Brazil and Argentina, 7120 Foxridge Dr $198,000 17500 Lathers St ' $33,000 REDFORD as it relates to the 50156 Grant St $241,000 36062 Lyndon St' $175,000 9921 Arnold $40,000 American dollar, so your opportunities for investment are greater in terms of getting the benefit of your dollars' HOMES SOLD/REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS-OAKLAND worth. These are-the area residential real 1687 S Hill Blvd $115,000 MILFORD 27911 Woodstream Dr $425,000 estate closings recorded the week BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP 2347 Carriage Way $211,000 28050 Brentwood St $25,000 SOUTHFIELD Robert M. Meisner is a of December 12-16, 2011, at the 1665 Dell Rose Dr $280,000 1758 Hilltop Dr $390,000 1736 Hamilton Dr $200,000 NOVI, 28631 Castlegate Dr $152,000 lawyer and author of Con­ Oakland County Register of Deeds 2905 W Hickory Grove Rd $98,000 30732 Ardmore Ct $63,000 19394 Coral Gables St $22,000 dominium Operation: Getting office. Listed below are cities, ad­ 984 Waddington St $790,000 30736 Ardmore Ct $75,000 20018 Covington Pkwy $75,000 Started & Staying on the 28066 Glasgow St $45,000 dresses, and sales prices. COMMERCE TOWNSHIP • 22539 Cranbrooke Dr • $68,000 Right Track, second edition, 4646 Benstein Rd $81,000. 26250 Fieldstone Dr $255,000 . 20955 Harvard Rd $80,000 3826 Ranya Dr $228,000 22480 Havergale St $329,000 28482 Marshall St $8,000 available for $9.95 plus $1 BEVERLY HILLS . 3613SleethCt $158,000 27887 Hopkins Dr $122,000 28482 Marshall St $7,000 shipping/handling. He also- 18625 Devonshire St $310,000 5988 Strawberry Cir $342,000 24775 Reeds Pointe Dr $311,000 28995 San Carlos St $ 135,000 wrote Condo Living: A Surviv­ 32471 Madison St $130,000 28468 Selkirk St $67,000 FARMINGTON 22756 Renford St $50,000 al Guide to Buying, Owning 31699 Southview St $232,000 23941 Whittaker Dr . $178,000 - 25810 Shoreline Dr $800,000 22940 Shevington Dr $146,000 BIRMINGHAM FARMINGTON HILLS 27531 Sloan St $218,000 30228 Southf ield Rd # A166 $25,000 and Selling a Condominium, ' 1116 Buckingham Ave $299,000 21413 Archwood Cir $120,000 25350 Sutton Ct $50,000 WHITE LAKE available for $24.95 plus $5 1085 Chapin Ave $477,000 28226 Bellcrest St $160,000 25428 Sutton Ct $50,000 8847 Arlington S.t • $74,000 shipping/ handling. Call (248) 1028 Chester St $315,000 37280 Chelsea Ct $241,000 26991 Victoria Rd $250,000 9245 Little Farm St $94,000 644-4433 or visit b'meisner® 232 Pilgrim Ave $513,000 28415 InksterRd $125,000 50577 W 10 Mile Rd $120,000 8045 Wildwood Ln $233,000 1792 Pine St $444,000 30024W12MileRd . $29,000 SOUTH LYON 8100 Wildwood Ln • $211,000 • meisner-associates.com. This 400 Southf ield Rd Unit 9 $175,000 32311 WWayburn St $102,000 . 51959 Copperwood Dr N $50,000 column shouldn't be con­ BLOOMFIELD HILLS strued as legal advice.

REAL ESTATE BRIEFS Short Sale sional resource panel. to reserve a spot. Keller Williams Realty "How To Buy Homes Association of Oakland Seminar: Is It for Buyers looking to learn Sponsored by Keller 40600 Ann Arbor Road, at Auction" featuring on Thursday, April 12, Me? about short sales also Williams Realtors. Suite 100, Plymouth. • Andy Meisner (Oak­ 5:30-9:30 p.m. at Club welcome. For more information, land County Treasur­ Venetian,29310 John R. Come with your ques­ * Wednesday; April"25, Real Estate contact: Mike Workman er's office), Pame­ Road, north of 12 Mile, tions to a Free Seminar at Livonia Public Library, Career Seminar at (734) 459-4700 or la Rose (generic auc- . Madison Heights. Sem­ and learn about what 32777 Five Mile. 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