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AROUND Hearing looks at impediments to home buying TOWN BYLEANNE ROGERS there are other im pedim ents that can allow the com m unities to collaborate w ill feature data on population and OBSERVER STAFF WRITER m a k e i t d i f f i c u l t f o r p e o p le t o b u y on requirem ents such as these,” said housing characteristics, fair housing homes. The nature of those im pedi­ W estland Com m unity Development considerations, im pedim ents and fair There was a tim e w hen deed restric­ m ents w ill be the subject of a public D irector Joanne Inglis. “It’s cost sav­ housing strategies. Westland Mayor William Wild tions like allow ing hom es to be sold h e a r i n g a t 6 p . m . W e d n e s d a y , M a y 1 8, ing and benefits as w ell through shar­ “Under the Fair Housing laws, w hich will be hosting a kickoff event only to w hite Christians, for example, hosted jointly by W estland, Livonia i n g e x p e r t is e . ” are sim ilar to civil rights laws, there Tuesday, May 17, to announce w e r e u s e d t o l i m i t w h o c o u l d b u y a and Redford Township. T h e j o i n t p u b lic h e a r i n g w i l l b e h e l d a r e p r o t e c t e d c la s s e s l i k e r a c e , a g e , the Neighborhood Energy- hom e in a particular subdivision. “The hearing is required by H U D at the offices o f the Livonia H ousing religion and disability,” said Inglis. Savings Outreach program Those discrim inatory and illegal (the federal Departm ent of Housing Com m ission, 10800 Farm ington for Norwayne deed restrictions are gone now but and Urban Developm ent) but they Road, Livonia. The public hearing Please see HOUSING, A2 f - i C h residents, homeowners and renters,, The event, wilt be held at 5 p.m. at the Dorsey i ' Community Center at 32715 Dorsey, east of Venoy. Residents can join the mayor, DTE Energy and Consumers Energy in signing up for the free Neighborhood Energy-Savings Outreach program which is being offered to the entire Norwayne community. Starting on June 1, the NESO program ' will be expanded and offered community wide. DTE Energy will provide simple energy-saving improve­ ments and a better under­ After some rain delays, crews were back at work on the remediation and restoration of Central City Park. standing of energy costs. Consumers Energy will also provide pipe wrapping devices. Residents will be to take con­ trol of their energy use and Crews back to work at make their homes more energy efficient, paring the m ethane gas trench. The the park last fall on the rem edia­ “These days we are all look­ BY LEANNE ROGERS ( w h e n i t i s w e t ) .” Pre-construction m eetings w ith n e x t s t e p w i l l b e b r i n g i n g i n a - in c h tion and restoration of Central C ity ing for waysto-make life more OBSERVER STAFF WRITER ,- 1 2 contact A B C Paving of Trenton were la y e r o f to p s o i l w h i c h w i l l b e h y d r o ­ Park w hich has been closed January affordable," said Wild. "One of Crews were back w orking at Central h e l d e a r l ie r i n t h e m o n t h . seeded in some areas and sod placed 2 0 0 6 due to the lead contam ination the ways our city is City Park last week follow ing some “ T h e w e t w e a t h e r p u t t h e m b a c k in other sections. that cam e from various sources and helping its residents take delays due to rainy weather. about 30 days,” said W estland M ayor W hile the contract requires A B C concerns about m ethane gas in areas control of their energy costs is “They are w orking w ith three crews W i l l i a m W i l d . “ T h e y s e t t h e g r a d e l a s t P a v in g t o c o m p le t e w o r k o n t h e p a r k used as a land fill. A passive ventila­ by partnering with DTE Energy — that’s an extra crew — to help catch year, so they are hesitant to get out in June, that doesn’t pean the park tions trench and several m onitoring and Consumers Energy to up. W e were shut down, especially . there w ith equipm ent in the soft soil.” w o u l d t h e n b e r e a d y f o r p u b l i c u s e . probes w ill address the m ethane gas offer a Neighborhood Energy- about a week and a h a lf ago, due to The crews are finalizing the grad­ “ W e w a n t t h e p a r k o p e n . I t w i l l t a k e is s u e s . Savings Outreach program," the rain,” said W estland Parks and ing and putting in the rest of the geo­ couple of m onths for the grass root The rem ediation effort is focusing for residents who choose to Recreation D irector Robert Kosowski. textile layer, along w ith getting fin al system to take hold,” said Kosow ski. participate in the program, DTE “ T h e y c a n ’t p u t e q u i p m e n t o u t t h e r e grades for the retention pond and pre­ The contractor began w orking at Please see PARK, A2 1 Energy will assess the energy efficiency of their homes and discuss ways to lower energy costs. In addition, DTE Energy' and Consumers Energy will Westland man bound over for trial in pedestrian fatality share the cost of the water t saving devices. They will pro­ fessionally install free energy- BY LEANNE ROGERS i n g C h e r r y H i l l s o u t h b o u n d Corby o f the Traffic Bureau a t t h e lig h t , ” s a id C o r b y . system at the tim e o f the acci­ and water-saving products OBSERVER STAFF WRITER a t W i ld w o o d a t a b o u t 1 0 p . m . w h o in v e s t ig a t e d t h e a c c id e n t Staying at her father’s nearby d e n t , p o lic e s a id . in homes, including ENERGY w h e n s h e w a s h it . a n d O f f i c e r R o b e r t F r u it , w h o hom e, Beaver was reported to Free on $12,500 cash/surety in t e r v ie w e d H i n z a t t h e a c c i­ be w alking to a nearby con­ bond, H in z is scheduled for STARt compact fluorescent A W estland m an has been H e a r in g s f o r H i n z , d e s c r ib e d ordered bound over for trial in court by his attorney as hav­ d e n t s c e n e . v e n ie n c e s t o r e w h e n s h e w a s W ayne County Circuit Court light bulbs, water-saving show­ on a charge o f involuntary ing dim inished m ental capabil­ Im m ediately follow ing killed. Police said that one of arraignm ent M ay 28. er heads, water-saving faucet m anslaughter in the death ities and as being a resident o f a t h e a c c id e n t , H i n z t o ld F r u i t v e r s io n s o f th e a c c id e n t f r o m Follow ing the fatal accident, aerators in the kitchen and o f a pedestrian struck by his g r o u p h o m e , h a d b e e n d e la y e d m ultiple versions ofhow the H in z was that he ran a red the M ichigan Secretary of bath and hot water pipe wrap. v e h ic le . to allow a com petency exam i­ accident occurred, according to light at the intersection. There State autom atically reviewed A Home Energy Consultation T e r r y A l b e r t H i n z , 4 4 , is nation. The hearing proceeded t e s t im o n y . w e r e n o w it n e s s e s t o t h e a c c i­ H i n z ’s d r iv e r ’s lic e n s e a n d can be scheduled at the kickoff charging w ith fatally injuring i n 1 8 t h D i s t r i c t C o u r t a f t e r “The prosecutor had d e n t , p o l ic e s a id . decided to let h im keep his event or by calling (877) 497- Patricia Beaver, 1 9 , of Sum pter H in z was found competent. a unique argum ent. Her Toxicology reports showed lic e n s e . 2191 Township on Aug. 4 , 2 0 1 0 . W it n e s s e s in c lu d e d (Beaver’s) father testified that t h a t n e it h e r H i n z o r B e a v e r Police said Beaver w as cross­ W estland police Sgt. Patrick she w as in the habit o f crossing h a d d r u g s o r a lc o h o l i n t h e i r [email protected] | (313) 222-5428

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lie s . G e n e r a lly , f a m i l i e s p a y HOUSING 30 percent of their incom e FROM PAGE A l tow ards rent but Inglis said t h a t c a n v a r y , d e p e n d in g o n “Handicapped people are their incom e. definitely one protected class. “ T h a t i s a t e n a n t - b a s e d A big part of this is redlin­ program . The federal voucher ing. Like if a ll o f the disabled fam ilies can live anywhere p e o p le i n W e s t l a n d l i v e d s o u t h although 35 percent o f the ofM ichigan Avenue. Redlining f a m il i e s w e s e r v e l i v e i n is n ’t h a p p e n in g i n a n y o f o u r W estland,” said Inglis. com m unities.” Along w ith the public hear­ The Fair Housing Analysis of ing in Livonia, residents and Im pedim ents is a requirem ent other interested parties can for com m unities that w ant to c o m p le t e a F a i r H o u s i n g receive federal Com m unity Survey, found on the C ity of It looks barren now but before long grass should be growing again at Centra! City Park. Developm ent Block Grant W estland website at www. funds. It is norm ally done on cityofwestland.com , under a f iv e - y e a r c y c le , b u t H U D Choose Service/Com m unity tile m em brane covered by 1 2 park pavilion. The W estland b u t r e m e d i a t i o n f o r t h e o t h e r allowed another year so 2 0 1 0 D e v e lo p m e n t S u r v e y . inches o f soil. Farm ers M arket is m oving approxim ately 2 1 a c r e s w a s census figures could be used. W ritten comm ents regard­ PARK Once that portion of the t o t h e C i t y H a l l p a r k i n g l o t cost-prohibitive. A s a result, “The ability o f low incom e ing the draft Analysis to FROM PAGE A l project is com pleted, soccer in anticipation of eventually that area w ill be restricted for people to apply for loans and Im pedim ents should be fields and a w alking path w ill relocating to Central City the foreseeable future. affordable housing is one of sent to the C ity ofW estland, be installed w ith pavilions, P a r k a f t e r a p a v i l i o n i s c o n ­ For updates on the park the biggest im pedim ents, D e p a r t m e n t o f H o u s in g a n d o n t h e 1 2 a c r e s i n t h e e a s t ­ restroom s and a concession s t r u c t e d . p r o j e c t , v i s i t w w w . c it y o f - incom e isn’t a protected class Com m unity Development, ern part of the park. Plans stand to follow. Last year, W estland westland.com or look for u n d e r t h e la w , ” s a id I n g lis . 32715 Dorsey, W estland, M I approved by the M ichigan The city has applied for accepted ow nership of the updates, beginning Monday, “The intent o f this is to provide 48186. Copies of m aterials Departm ent ofNatural a $500,000 grant from 33-acre park from W ayne o n t h e W e s t l a n d P a r k s a n d opportunities for housing.” t o b e d i s c u s s e d d u r i n g t h e Resources and Environm ent the M ichigan Departm ent County after having leased it Recreation Departm ent Those opportunities can public hearing are available call for m itigation oflead ofN atural Resources and for a num ber of years. W ayne F a c e b o o k p a g e . com e in different ways. Livonia f o r r e v i e w a t t h e W e s t l a n d contam ination by regrading E n v i r o n m e n t t o f u n d t h e County is funding the $2.5 has public housing units w hich H o u s in g a n d C o m m u n it y and installation o f a geotex­ construction of the proposed m i l l i o n p r o j e c t f o r t h e 1 2 a c r e s Irogersfhometowniife.com | (313)222-5428 have subsidized rents. Those D e v e l o p m e n t D e p a r t m e n t d u r ­ subsidies stay w ith the unit ing norm al business hours. a n d w o u l d b e lo s t w h e n a p e r ­ For m ore inform ation, call son moves out. the Housing and Com m unity W e s t l a n d h a n d le s m o r e t h a n Developm ent Departm ent at EXPO B a b y b o o m e r s t u r n ­ The expo is sponsored by *W estland Senior Resources $ 7 m illion federal funds annu­ (734) 595-0288, Ext. 3711. 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The W estland Housing able and successful future,” Com m ission’s Fam ily Self- said W estland M ayor W illiam S u f f i c i e n c y P r o g r a m i s o n t h e W i l d . receiving end of a $33,069 fed­ Fam ilies currently receiv­ Low bidder blasts Library Board's contract decisions e r a l g r a n t . ing Housing Voucher rental The FSS program assists assistance from the W estland BY LEANNE ROGERS Housing Voucher Program Housing Com m ission can OBSERVER STAFF WRITER j u s t o v e r $ 1 , 0 0 0 less than the next bidder T I F A , M c N a m a r a s a id t h e h o p e w a s t h a t participants w ith education, apply. They m ust be w illin g W . H . C a n o n w h ic h i s b a s e d i n R o m u l u s . there w ould not be finger-pointing, if j o b t r a i n i n g a n d f i n a n c i a l to m eet w ith the program The owner of a W estland landscaping The library was using the city’s bidding there were problem s, for exam ple sprin­ counseling to achieve financial m anager through W ayne business isn’t happy that a Rom ulus firm process and as board m em bers noted, k l e r h e a d s b e i n g d a m a g e d o r a r g u i n g o v e r independence. M etropolitan Com m unity w a s h i r e d t o t a k e c a r e o f th e g r o u n d s a t didn’t know where any of the bidders were w h e r e o n e c o m p a n y ’s a r e a e n d e d a n d t h e The grant w ill assist 25 Action Agency at the Dorsey the W illiam P. Faust Library despite his lo c a t e d . o t h e r ’s b e g a n . H o u s in g C o m m i s s i o n p a r ­ Center, prepare an Individual com pany subm itting a lower bid. A m ain point in favor of using W .H. The library purchasing policy doesn’t ticipants. The Housing Developm ent Plan that lists “I’m licensed, I pay taxes. I question Canon w as that the low bidder had include language that the city has to give C o m m is s i o n p a r t n e r s their interests and goals, who m akes tliis decision? W hat kind of a lr e a d y r e c e iv e d a c o n t r a c t t o h a n d l e preference to local vendors, if their bid is w ith W ayne M etropolitan and participate in activi­ sense does this m ake,” said C hris Rice, landscaping m aintenance for the w ith in 5 percent o f the low bidder. Com m unity Action Agency to ties to m eet their goals such ow ner of Owen’s Landscaping, at the Downtown Development Authority and Rice le ft the m eeting before the section p r o v i d e s u p p o r t iv e s e r v ic e s as attending classes or job W estland Library Board m eeting. “I don’t Tax Increm ent Financing Authority, of the agenda when board m em bers could for participants. The Housing training. Currently, there are know if you’re paid, but if you are, you including Central City Parkw ay where the respond. H e did com m ent that he had Com m ission has assisted 25 open positions. If m ore fam i­ should be asham ed o f yourself. W e sup­ l i b r a r y i s lo c a t e d . h e a r d f r o m t h e M a y o r ’s O f f i c e t h a t C a n o n f a m i l i e s w h o h a v e g r a d u a t e d lies apply than space allow s, port you (through property taxes) but you “There is no requirem ent to autom ati­ was preferred due their contract to m ain­ f r o m t h e p r o g r a m s in c e it s a w aiting list w ill be created. d o n ’t s u p p o r t u s .” cally go w ith the low bidder. There w as t a i n C e n t r a l C i t y P a r k . in c e p t i o n . For m ore inform ation, W ith his landscaping business and discussion about who w ould be awarded “T liis grant w ill open m any call W estland Com m unity hom e in W estland, along w ith four other t h e b i d , ” s a id M i c h a e l M c N a m a r a , a s s is ­ and Duane M oody both com m ented that doors o f opportunity to our Developm ent Director buildings he owns, Rice said his sum m er t a n t c i t y a t t o r n e y . know ing the low bidder was located in residents by helping them cre­ Joanne Inglis at (734) 595- property tax b ill is over $92,000. T h e d if f e r e n c e b e t w e e n t h e f i r s t a n d W estland w ould likely have been a factor ate an independent, sustain­ 0 2 8 8 . R i c e w a s n ’t a t t h e A p r i l b o a r d m e e t in g second bidders for the library landscaping in their decision. The contract is for one w h e r e t h e b i d w a s a w a r d e d a f t e r le n g t h y w ork — expected to total about $93,000 y e a r . discussion. H is bid for basic services, such in a year — w asn’t that large, he said. By as m owing, edging and fertilizing, was using the same contractor as the D D A- lrogersihometownIife.com | (313) 222-5428

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BY SUE MASON Mary Hatty BY LEANNE ROGERS OBSERVER STAFF WRITER . laughs at OBSERVER STAFF WRITER W illiam P. Faust Public her husband Library had hosted one- D o c t o r s h a v e t o ld D a v id H a t t y David who Hom eowners having prob­ 1 on-one m eetings,w ith a he has the heart o f a 25-year-old wants to see lem s w ith their m ortgages foreclosure counselor from and that’s w ith having several if "warranty can get inform ation about the W ayne County Fight heart attacks, triple bypass sur­ is up" on their options at the Dorsey M ortgage Foreclosure gery and even an operation to . open heart Center 6-7 p.m . Tuesday, Program . Hom eowners can place stents in his veins. B ut the surgery M a y 2 4 . schedule a private 30-m inute m ost im portant heart operation he had “W e’ve talked about doing session w ith a counselor to he had cam e when he was 11 Children's this. W e’ve had workshops., help avoid or m anage a m ort­ y e a r s o ld . Hospital of but this is m ore individual­ gage foreclosure. I n t h e f a l l o f 1 9 5 0 , d o c t o r s a t Boston in ized. It’s very one-on-one,” A t a recent Library Board Children’s Hospital in Boston 1950. said W estland Com m unity m eeting, a m ap covered w ith successfully perform ed open Developm ent Director • points show ing locations of heart surgery, repairing his Joanne Inglis. hom eowners assisted by the aorta w hich was too sm all to In the first of w hat m ay program was displayed. The adequately pum p blood; H ad becom e m onthly sessions, one-on-one sessions have the surgery not been done, H atty hom eowners can attend proved to be popular and said he m ost likely w ould not PAIN IN THE LEG THREE-FOOT-LONG SCAR S t . M i c h a e l ’s i n L i v o n i a w h e r e a free loan m odification attracts hom eowners from have lived m uch beyond age 2 0 . David H atty’s brush w ith A n d o f co u r s e , t h e r e ’s t h e the eighth-grade team won and short sale workshop a ll over the area. ' “M y m om told m e the doc­ m edical history started when he three-foot-long scar that 1 0 cham pionships, and St. offered by N ational Faith “They were here every tors told her it hadn’t been done was age 9- The youngster had a stretches across his chest and W illiam of W alled Lake. He Hom ebuyers. The session is other M onday for a three- before, but they knew w hat to pain in his leg and his m other up under his arm . It attracted a also coached wom en’s softball described as offering real hour slot. There w ould do,” said theW estland resident. took h im to the pediatrician. lot o f attention over the years. f o r 2 0 y e a r s a n d h a s b e e n w a l k ­ options to the hom eow ner’s consistently be four to five “Back then you had blind faith in W hile exam ining his entire body, “ I ’d s e e a d o c t o r a n d h e ’ d in g f o u r - f iv e m ile s a d a y f o r a s i t u a t i o n . people (at each session) for doctors. They w ould m ake every­ the doctor discovered the prob­ d r a g m e i n t o t h e e x a m in in g sim ilar am ount of tim e. The featured speakers about a year and a h a lf w ith thing good — get this operation, lem w ith his aorta. W hen he was r o o m , h e ’d s a y ‘I ’v e n e v e r s e e n “ I t h a s n ’t s t o p p e d m e f r o m w ill include Linda M iller of this form at,” said Interim it’ll take care o f the problem and 11, h is f a t h e r d r o v e h i m a n d h is anything like that,”’ David doing things,” he said. “They N ational Faith Hom ebuyers, Library Director M arilyn you’ll be w ell. I w as a guinea pig.” m other to Boston where doctors H atty said. “I was leaving the took m e in the Arm y, so it m ust a M ichigan State Housing Kw ik. “W e’re getting a w on­ N o w a g e 7 2 , D a v id H a t t y is perform ed the operation free o f A rm y and they we’re checking have been successful.” Developm ent Authority cer­ derful response. It doesn’t telling his story, urged on by c h a r g e . m e o u t . T h e y s a id t h e y d i d n ’t T h e H a t t y s h o p e t o f i n d o u t tified foreclosure counselor m atter w here they live. W e h is s o n , D a n ie l, w h o is s c o u t ­ “I d i d n ’t k n o w w h a t w a s g o in g t h i n k I ’ d b e a c c e p t e d . I s a id m ore from the Boston hospital. and Annette Com po of W JR don’t even take a last nam e in g the Internet to see if there is on,” said Hatty. “From w hat I t h a t w a s f i n e b e c a u s e I w a s In the m eantim e, they celebrate Real Estate 411. (when people reserve a spot) inform ation about the rem ark­ learned later on m y heart wasn’t getting out.” it s s u c c e s s . Although the Dorsey — just their first nam e for a able operation, spurred on by pum ping enough blood and I A n d t h e n t h e r e w a s t h e f a c t “I’m not sure w hat led m y Center has hosted a couple of rem inder call. ” a Detroit,M edical Center ad suspect between age 14 and 2 0 1 that he had to see a pediatri­ p a r e n t s t o b e lie v e i n t h is , ” s a id m ortgage workshops, Inglis To register for the upcom ­ that talks about the birth of w ould have been dead. I had the cian u n til he w as 18 years old. D avid Hatty. “It all started w ith said throughout the foreclo­ ing program at the Dorsey open heart surgery at H arper pain for a year and a h a lf and it It goes w ithout saying that a p a i n i n t h e le g . I t ’s a m ir a c le . sure crisis she has received Com m unity Center, 32715 University H ospital in 1952. then it w as gone.” the operation was a success. H e If m y m other had been scared few calls from people need­ Dorsey south of Palm er “I d i d a s e a r c h o n lin e a n d D a v id H a t t y ’s f a t h e r r e t u r n e d played football in high school t o h a v e m e h a v e t h e h e a r t s u r ­ ing help w ith mortgages. and east o f Venoy, call (313) thought I saw 1948, then I saw to D etroit to w ork. A baby sit­ — the doctor told him his scar gery, today m ay be a lot differ­ “M ostly I get inquiries 378-5418 or send an e-m ail to first ever successful one w as in ter was found to take care ofhis looked like a zipper — and has e n t.” about affordable housing,” lindam iller@ nationalfaith.org. 1952, but m y dad’s w as in 1950,” four siblings w hile he and his been an assistant coach w ith s h e s a id . s a id D a n i e l H a t t y . “G r a n d m a m other stayed w ith relatives C Y O p r o g r a m s a t s c h o o ls l i k e smasonihometownlife.com | (313)222-6751 For som e tim e, W estland’s [email protected] | ¢313) 222-5428 didn’t w ant all the notoriety.” in Brookline, Mass. H e was “H er com m ent was to let hospitalized for a m onth and som eone else get the credit, then spent another tw o m onths she w as a little shy,” added recovering before they returned David’s w ife M ary, who has t o D e t r o it b y tr a in . faxed paperw ork to the hospital, H e really didn’t know m uch including the m edical record about w hat was happening. num ber on the card w hich lists W hen he got to Boston, he appointm ents in September and thought the operation was for his O ctober 1950, in hopes o f getting leg. W hat he rem em bers o f the inform ation about the surgery. experience is things like w aking “W e w ant to see if the w ar­ up and seeing the big light over­ ranty is up,” said D avid Hatty, head and being in a large w ard adding that “M om didn’t w ant w ith a T V at the fax end “so we a n y t h in g . ” could look at the test pattern.”

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Glenn NHS helps MHS with canister drive Defiance College in O hio has awarded an Achievem ent Scholarship to S ilvia Carone of BY SUE MASON W e s t l a n d f o r t h e 2 0 1 1 - 2 0 1 2 a c a ­ OBSERVER STAFF WRITER demic year. • ; Carone, the daughter of f L ife w ill be a little brighter for M ichael and Brenda Carone, is ^ homeless anim als thanks to a a student at W ayne M em orial donation to the M ichigan Hum ane H igh School. Carone Society from John Glenn H igh • School’s National H onor Society. A lex M . Lickliter of W estland The students presented M H S rep­ has received a bachelor ofbusiness adm inis­ resentative N icole Reno Senczyszyn tration degree from Northw ood University in w ith a check for m ore than $1,068 M i d l a n d . last W ednesday, m oney the 63 m em bers raised as part of a tw o- Lindsey G ru d nicki ofW estland, attended the w eek long canister drive in A pril. W estern Pennsylvania Regional Conference of The collection w as the idea of Phi Alpha Theta, held in M arch held at Grove senior John Tufnell w ho was in need C ity College. G rudnicki was one of four Ashland o f a n a c t i v it y to f u l f i l l h is c o m m u ­ U niversity students that attended, along w ith nity service hours. H e w anted to do John Moser, associate professor o f history. som ething big that w ould benefit a Phi Alpha Theta is the national honor society lot o f people, and h is m other sug­ for history. Each year the honor society spon­ gested M H S. sors a series of regional conferences. Since there “I w a s g o in g t o d o a fo o d d r iv e , Representative Nicole Reno Senczyszyn (left) gladly poses with the National Honor Society members who did a two-week wasn’t an O hio Regional Conference this year, but decide to give them m oney so collection on behalf of the Michigan Humane Society. t h e g r o u p d e c id e d t o a t t e n d t h e o n e f o r W e s t e r n they can use for w hat they need,” he Pennsylvania. said. “Fm honestly surprised we got tion drive. The top three students m em bers do. In addition to having Since the collection drive was Grudnicki, the daughter ofM ichael and Linda that kin d o f turnout. I thought we and the best decorated collection a m i n i m u m 3 . 5 g r a d e p o i n t a v e r ­ done by the entire group, it doesn’t G rudnicki, is m ajoring in history. She presented m ight get $300. This is very im pres­ box received prizes. Junior Cathy age, they have to subm it a letter count toward IW nell’s com m unity a paper entitled “The Constitution of 3 M ay and s iv e ,” Ionescu raised the m ost — $255 about leadership roles they have service hours. That doesn’t bother the destruction o f Poland.” “It was a good com m unity proj­ — and received a $ 2 0 W e s t l a n d served in, have a letter o f recom ­ h im in the least. In fact, he’s hop­ Ashland U niversity is a m id-sized, private ect, it was a good idea,” said N H S S h o p p in g C e n t e r g i f t c a r d . S h e m endation and some previous ing the group w ill considered institution conveniently located a short distance adviser K ristine Drews. “Usually we took the collection one step fu r­ com m unity service experience to doing the collection drive again from Akron, Cleveland, and Colum bus, Ohio. do a big one for the Leukem ia and ther by using a bottle drive in her be recom m ended for the honor n e x t y e a r . Lym phom a Society, but the officers neighborhood to boost her final society. A s m em bers, they have “I’d lik e to see it done again,” he M elissa Schm idt ofW estland was a among w anted to do som ething different. total, Drew s said. c o m p le t e 1 2 individual com m unity said. “If we do it this year, they could a t e a m o f 11 Saginaw Valley State U niversity O ne o f m y accelerated biology class­ Second place w ent to L ila May, service hours, they also doing it do it next year. The could m ake it students who devoted their spring break to shar­ es took on raising m oney for them . I w hile N H S president Angela w ith the entire group and attend a challenge to do better than this ing fun w ith patients at a veteran’s hospital in didn’t w ant them left in the dust.” A l t i m u s w a s t h i r d . five m eetings. In addition to the y e a r.” Nashville, Tenn. According to H tfnell, the students A group of teachers decided who Leukem ia and Lym phom a soci­ D r e w s s a id s h e w o u ld c o n s id e r The students were volunteers through the m ade their ow n collection boxes had the best decorated collection ety collection, the N H S has done asking next year’s officers if they Tennessee Valley Healthcare System , engaging and m oved around the school for box. That honor went to Ediana cleanup around the high school w ould like to do it “in John’s honor.” in recreational and other activities w ith veter­ tw o weeks getting donations. Some H oxhallari, who covered her box and done a collection for Toys for “I’m proud o f them , especially a n s . T h e t r i p w a s p a r t o f S V S U ’s A l t e r n a t i v e students w ent around during last w ith hand-draw n pictures of cats Tots. This past Christm as, they w ith these tough tim es and the con­ Breaks program , a drug- and alcohol-free stu- m onth’s parent-teacher conferences, and dogs and dog footprints and d o n a t e d t h e t o y s t o t h e f a m i l ie s ditions our students are facing,” she dent-led organization that sends service groups others did collections at home. encircled the donation slot w ith a w h o w e r e d i s p la c e d b y a m a s s iv e s a id . on weeklong trips during w inter and spring T o m o t iv a t e s t u d e n t s , D r e w s Pennies for Paws request. fire at the W aynewood apartm ent b r e a k s . added a challenge to the collec- Com m unity service is what N H S com plex just before Christm as. ’ smasonihometownlife.com | (313)222-6751 S c h m id t i s m a j o r in g i n s o c i a l w o r k S V S U .

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BY STACY JENKINS Rouge seek OBSERVER STAFF WRITER Like a tapestry of goodwill, things 5 volunteers for are coming together, piece by piece, for Paul and Nancy Berrigan. The Farmington Hills couple, who annual Rescue has opened a secondary school in I Chelekura, a remote area in the east African nation of Uganda, about four hours east of the country’s capital, Friends of the Rouge is seeking volun­ K a m p a la , w ill re tu rn th e re in June, teers for its 25th anniversary Rouge Rescue bearing gifts. 2011 on Saturday, June 4. A b o u t 2 ,0 0 0 o f th em . Schools, businesses, church congrega­ The gifts are colorful, cotton, U B B t . tions, organizations and individuals are handmade dresses for the girls of invited to participate in helping to improve C h eleku ra. the health of the Rouge River Watershed. “Each one is cuter than the next,” Friends of the Rouge anticipate having said Nancy Berrigan, who was con­ approximately 35 work sites along the four tacted by Joan Mountford of Canton, major branches of the Rouge River for the after reading an article in the annual volunteer river cleanup. People Observer a b o u t th e J o h n P au l School interested in participating can visit Friends built by the Berrigans. of the Rouge website at www.therouge.org M o u n tfo rd sews th e dresses a n d for more information and site locations. gives them to the Berrigans. She In 1986, th e Rouge R iv e r w as designated came up w ith the idea of sewing by the federal government as one of the the dresses out of fabric or pil­ worst polluters of the Great Lakes. Today, low cases, when she saw the Little the Friends of the Rouge dream of one day ' Dresses for Africa nonprofit set up utilizing the river as a recreational resource at the Summit in Canton. She knew, has become more attainable.-With the cit­ from reading the newspaper story, ies doing their part in storm water pollu­ that the Berrigans would return to tion prevention, it is more important than Africa, so she contacted them to ever to inform the citizens of the watershed see if they’d be interested in taking that their actions affect the Rouge River. some dresses. Friends of the Rouge was incorporated Nancy Berrigan, of course, said JOHN STORMZAND | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER in 1986 as a 501(c)3 organization in order they would love to take dresses for to assist in the Rouge River Project by th e g irls. Paul and Nancy Berrigan sort through the colorful, handmade dresses they will take with them to Africa. conducting public outreach programs and “I t ’s exciting,” she said. “I ju s t can’t educating local citizens about our water­ wait to see their faces.” shed and the impact that their actions have Mountford and Nancy Berrigan dresses that were made for the Little a biology lab and a chemistry lab. why they come,” said Paul Berrigan. on its health. have becom e fa s t frie n d s , an d Dresses for Africa organization, The building w ill also have a library, It’s only $100 to sponsor a stu­ W hat began as a grassroots effort has Berrigan has collected fabric from which has people volunteering to sew a study hall and a computer lab. The dent; $200 to.sponsor a boarding now become a much celebrated tradition her church, St. Fabian Catholic from all 50 states and around the Berrigans are hoping for donations student and $1,500 to sponsor a in Rouge River communities. Thousands Church, for Mountford to continue w o rld . of solar panels on the building, since teacher. of volunteers, young and old, participate creating the adorable dresses. The organization was started by there’s no electricity. They’re also in The John Paul School — which in this annual event and in Friends of the M o u n tfo rd , w h o h as m ad e ab o u t Rachel O’Neill after visiting Africa. need of furniture for the building. is named after Paul and Nancy’s Rouge events throughout the year. To date 70 so far, is happy to do it. “W hen she saw all these little “Their needs are endless,” said fa th e r’s fir s t n am es — h as becom e the Rouge Rescue event has had a total of “I ’m just really having a good time,” girls, she said, ‘I ’m going to get you Paul Berrigan. i the center point of the rural com­ 48,068 volunteers removing approximately said M o u n tfo rd . “I t r y to m a k e one a a dress,’” said Berrigan, noting the Yet, the school keeps growing. It’s m unity and it seems to be attracting 44,000 cubic yards of trash and debris, 60 day, but sometimes I can make five in O ’Neill didn’t know how to sew, so up to 149 students now, 61 of whom more people to the area. vehicles and 1,600 tires along w ith hun­ a day.” She pictures the girls enjoying she cam e u p w ith th e id e a to s ta rt are female boarding students. The first sehool in Chelekura Was dreds of other items. th e dresses. th e sew in g n e tw o rk th a t’s based in “Each new success brings a new the shade from a large tree. The Among pre-Rouge Rescue events taking “I know some little child is going Brownstown. For more information challenge,” said Paul Berrigan, not­ second school was under a hut made place this month is the Liberty Street Trash to really enjoy it and appreciate it for about Little Dresses for Africa, visit ing that they hope to build staff from tree limbs and a thatched roof, Grab 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, M ay 21, in at least a year,” she said, noting that’s www.littledressesforafrica.org. housing so they can retain top qual­ with no walls. The third location for Plymouth. Registration begins at 8 a.m., how long, or longer, they’ll wear the ity teachers. He said they’ve already the school was inside a crumbling ride at 9 a.m. and return with collected dresses. “A lot of the kids have noth­ PROGRESS started a bonus incentive for teach­ old church, after a new one was built. trash where top trash collectors w ill win a ing else — no nightgowns, no change The Berrigans are excited that ers, to keep them at the school. Their The Berrigans, who try to visit prize. o f clothes.” their trip to Uganda w ill include goal is to make it a premier school, once a year, are excited to return. Snacks and discounts at the Liberty She purposely makes each dress their daughter, Kathleen, her friend focused on science. 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Buddhism is the fourth largest religion in available only for Wayne County residents. the world with more than 400 million follow­ No registration necessary. ers. Most Buddhists do not consider Buddha Self-Defense for Everyone: 7 p.m. May 19 as a divine being to be worshiped. He is Learn simple, effective techniques to considered their teacher and practitioners keep you safe. Sensei Oscar Silvera of of Buddhism aspire to follow his example to Silverado Karate in Westland leads the class achieve enlightenment. with over 25 years of martial arts experi­ Buddha was born around 563 BCE and ence. Class is open to al! interested persons. grew up in a palace as a wealthy and shel­ . Please wear loose clothing. Sign up at the tered prince. The story goes that at the age m 1 Reference Desk or call (7 3 4 ) 326-6123 to of 29 he left his palace walls and came out IL - save your spot. to discover that there was suffering and j / i Adult Literacy Tutor Training: 9:30 a.m. death in the world. -U.T. May 21 Then Buddha went on a quest to figure This is one of three training sessions for out how to alleviate human suffering and those who are interested in helping an adult find enlightenment. He sought various manage estate tax burden - for you and in need learn to read for the new Westland teachers and tried extreme self-deprivation your heirs. Guest speaker is attorney Library Adult Literacy Program. The train­ by eating only a nut a day. Then he tried Ronald Thompson of the Morello Law Group, ing is a total of 15 hours (9:30 a.m. to 3:30 meditating under a Bodhi tree for 49 days Northville. Call the library at (7 3 4 ) 3 2 6 - p.m. May 21, June 4 and June 11) and will be and achieved enlightenment. He realized 6123 to save your seat or sign up online at conducted by Alison Austin of Washtenaw what are considered the four noble truths: westlandlibrary.org/events. Literacy. Each day will have an hour break • Suffering does exist. Social Media for Beginners: 2-3:30 p.m. in the middle for everyone to have lunch • Suffering arises from attachment to May 18, Adults (bring your own or go out to eat with other desires. Join us to learn about popular social tutors). There will be snacks provided in Kaela Wojtowicz, a senior at the The William D. Ford Career Technical Center in Westland, placed • Suffering ceases when attachment to media websites that can connect you with the morning. If you cannot attend all 15 first place in the 2011 Arson Awareness Poster Contest in the computer-generated category. desire ceases. like-minded people. Learn about the dif­ hours, there will be make-up options avail­ • Freedom from suffering is possible by ference between Facebook and Twitter, able. You must be able to attend at least practicing the Eightfold Path. websites that can help you share pictures 10 hours of total training though. Call the Many people consider Buddhism more and videos, find the best restaurant in the library and ask for Kristy, if you are inter­ of a philosophy than a religion. If you city, of a new job! Prerequisites: Wo specific ested in this great volunteer opportunity. Career Tech students are interested in learning more about computer experience is required, but famil­ Job Seekers Lab: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Buddha and the Buddhist belief system, iarity with the Internet is recommended. Tuesdays, 5-8 p.m. Wednesdays and 1-4 the Westland Public Library is a great place Seating is limited, registration required. p.m. Fridays. to start. Take a look at "Buddha" by Karen Documentary Movie Night: "Waiting Have a question regarding formatting Armstrong, "Before He Was Buddha: The Life for Superman," 7 p.m. May 18 your resume, setting up an e-mail account, win in poster contest of Siddhartha" by Hammalawa Saddhatissa, This film, from the director of "An attaching your resume to an online appli­ “The Teachings of Buddha" by Paul Caurus Inconvenient Truth," offers an eye-open­ cation, searching for a job, or any other and “The Vision of the Buddha" by Tom ing overview of America's ailing educa­ . job-related activity? Stop by the library, Two students at the W illiam D, Ford First-, second- and third-place w in­ Lowenstein. You can also check out the tional system. "Waiting for Superman" where computers are set up specifically Career Technical Center finished in ners were selected in each of two cat­ DVD, "The Buddha: The Story of Siddhartha." has helped launch a movement to achieve for job seekers. A librarian will be avail­ the top three of the statewide 2011 egories: middle school-aged students For more information, visit the Public a real and lasting change through the able to help. Drop in. No reservation Arson Awareness Poster Contest. and high school aged-students. More Library of Westland or call the Reference compelling stories of five unforgettable needed. Kaela Wojtowicz, a senior at the than 100 entries were received. The Desk at (734) 326-6123. You can also search students such as Emily, a Silicon Valley Drop-in Knitting Nights @ the Career Tech Center in Westland, was winners and their schools receive cash the online catalog at www.westlandlibrary. eighth-grader who is afraid of being Library: 7 p.m. every Wednesday. awarded first place in the computer­ aw ards. org at any time. labeled as unfit for college and Francisco, Everyone welcome, including crocheters. generated category of the contest, The Michigan Chapter of IA A I Highlighted Activities a Bronx first-grader whose mom will do Chess Group: 7-8:45 p.m. Thursdays and sponsored by the Michigan Arson represents nearly 1,000 individuals anything to give him a shot at a better life. 1-4 p.m. Saturdays Prevention Committee (MAPC) dedicated to investigating fires and Afternoon Movie Classics: "Flags of Our This film will leave a lasting and powerful Like to play chess? Want to get better? and the Michigan Chapter of the combating arson. The organization Fathers," 3:30 p.m. May 17, age 18 and up,' impression that you will want to share with Come to the library and play a couple of International Association of Arson sponsors number training programs unless accompanied by an adult. your friends and family. games. Bring your own board or use one of Investigators (IA A I). Hailey Gladden, h eld th ro u g h o u t th e state fo r fir e p e r­ Join us for the summer version of Green Jobs Training Information ours. Novices to Chess Masters are all wel­ also a senior, was awarded third place sonnel. Afternoon Classics! This month we explore Session: 1 p.m. May 19 come. No signup required. in the computer-generated category. The M APC represents police and great American war movies. This week, the Learn about free training opportunities to The contest, open to students fire services, the insurance industry, Clint Eastwood-directed classic, "Flags of prepare you for a green job in your future. Computer classes are offered all year enrolled in grades 7-12, is a joint private business and many govern­ Our Fathers" about "six men who raised Marie Guerra, Regional Energy Efficiency long. Contact the library at (734) 326-6123 to effort by the two anti-arson groups mental entities. The M APC sponsors the flag at the Battle of Iwo Jima, a turning Partnership (REEPTP) Representative, will find out more. to in crease th e p u b lic ’s aw areness a number of educational and public point in World War II." This movie is Rated R. explain how you can take advantage of about the devastating effects of arson information programs, as well as Financial Life Event Planning Series - this free training opportunity. Funding for Information Central was compiled by in Michigan. Posters were judged on maintaining a tip-reward program. Plan for Your Future - How an Estate Plan this training is provided by the American webmaster and volunteer coordinator Kristy their illustration of the negative aspect Rewards of up to $5,000 are available Puts You in Control: 7 p.m. May 17 Recovery and Reinvestment ACT (ARRA). Cooper. The William P. Faust Public Library is of arson, such as fire deaths, injuries, for information leading to the arrest Learn how you can care for the people No reservations are necessary. For more at 6123 Central City Parkway, Westland. For job losses, community decay and and/or conviction of arsonists. The you love, even after you're gone, leave information, call ¢734) 326-6123 or visit the more information, call (734) 326-6123 o r go moral destruction. toll-free tip line is 1-8QO-44-ARSON. behind a lasting, meaningful legacy, and library and speak to a librarian. Training is online to westlandlibrary.org.

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Margaret Fetter of Livonia. Gaidica’s presentation about and with the good Lord’s help, Gaidica returned from a Storms oflife in personal “Sometimes we pray to God “We need lots of hope, don’t storms. “He really related that we will weather them.” vacation shortly after that cor­ lives “are guaranteed to come,” like we’re talking to Santa we? W e need help to g et us to life ’s issues,” N a s e r said. “I respondence and received a G a id ic a said. “H o w do w e get Claus,” Gaidica said. W hen it through those storms oflife.” thought it was appropriate. [email protected] | (313) 222- phone message from the wom­ ready for them?” appears that God isn’t answer­ an’s daughter that her mother Families experience storms ing, people get angry at God, had died. The daughter was through job losses, physical G a id ic a said. distraught, going through or mental abuse, premarital “W e have to re m e m b e r it ’s w h a t G a id ic a c a lle d a “s to rm sex, extramarital affairs and G o d ’s w ill,” G a id ic a said. o flife .” even tendencies toward pride­ “G o d ’s w ill m a y p ro v id e m e ful ways, Gaidica said. W ith w ith a d iffe re n t an sw er th a t I WEATHERING STORMS humans and all their imper­ just don’t see coming yet.” LADIES SPRING EXTKAVAQANZA Gaidica used the story fections, storms w ill occur Gaidica added that the sud-_ to discuss “Weathering the . with certainty, Gaidica said. den death of one of his viewers B e n e fit fa sh io n/ Show & Expo- Storms of Life” at the 37th Gaidica quoted biblical w as G o d ’s w ill “to b rin g h e r Sunday, M ay 22nd annual Livonia Community passages about building on h o m e.” Prayer Breakfast Thursday rock for a solid foundation. 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Sunday, M a y 29. established the day, times and have lost a loved one to the prison p.m. Thursday, M ay 19, at the The winner w ill be For more information The parade starts at the Wayne locations that residents may system provides a safe environ­ church, 1515 Belton, south of announced Friday, M ay 20. regarding hole sponsors or Ford Civic League parking lot, obtain surplus federal food for ment allowing members to share Ford Road, Garden City. registering to golf in the 1645 N . Wayne Road, and heads the month ofMay. in a non-judgmental atmosphere. Everyone is welcome to Wheels For Blum's event, contact Sharon Lundie north on Wayne Road to Ford. A ll residents north of Individuals share ideas, resourc­ com e a n d shop. T h e re w ill b e American Legion Riders at (734) 728-4919. The parade then goes west on Michigan Avenue can pick up es and experiences that are help­ clothing, dishes, tools, books, Post 32 is hosting the Wheels Ford to the Peace Memorial at their commodities 10 a.m. to 2 ful to one another. toys and jewelry and a $2 bag for Blum’s Bike and Car Show Free testing C ity H a ll. p.m. Thursday, M ay 19, at the Meetings are 6:30-8:30 p.m. sale during the final hour. 11 a.m. to midnight Saturday, As a service to the com­ Dorsey Community Center, the second and fourth Monday For more information, call M ay 21, at Bennigan’s munity, the staff of Garden Z u m b a th o n , located at 32715 Dorsey Road, of every month at the Kirk (734)425-6720 Restaurant, 40441 Ann City Hospital’s Community Zum ba for a cause and raise north ofMichigan Avenue and of Our Savior Presbyterian •. ; Arbor Road, Plymouth. Services offers blood pressure money for Sarcoidosis research south of Palmer. Church, 3 6 6 6 0 C herry H ill, • Memorial Day A portion of show pro­ testing, free o f charge, on a bi­ on Sunday, June 5, at Skateland Senior citizens living in Taylor west ofWayne Road, Westland. , Garden City w ill hold its ceeds w ill benefit Blum’s weekly basis to senior citizens West, 37550 Cherry H ill, west of Towers wiD pick uptheir food at Donations only. annual Memorial Day cer­ Landing, which is a place for at the Maplewood Community Newburgh, Westland. Taylor Towers and must call their For mbre information, contact em o n y a t 1 a .m . M o n d a y , m ilitary personnel and their Center, located on Maplewood Doors w ill open at 1:30 p.m. building manager for their day Bonnie at (734) 646-2237, by May 30, on the front lawn immediate fam ily to come just west of Merriman. The cost is $15 per person at the of distribution. Greenwood Villa e-mail at bonnie@hope4healing- of Garden City Hall, 6000 for a short vacation free of Testing w ill be available at door. Cash and credit/debit w ill residents must pick up their food hearts.com or visit the website at Middlebelt, north of Ford. The charge. There w ill be a bless­ 10:30 a.m. For more informa­ be accepted. Adults and children items at Greenwood Villa. www.hope4healinghearts.com. guest speaker w ill be retired ing of the bikes and cars at tion, call (734) 458-4330. of all ages are welcome. There For the month ofMay, apple A ir Force M aj. Rick Briggs. 1 p.m., and trophies w ill be will be Zumba for 90 minutes, cheny juice, cranberry sauce, fro­ Singles skate Amber Grand w ill again be given for best bikes and cars. Garden City Rotary 50/50 drawing and the oppor­ zen ham, peanut butter, refried Looking for a great way to ., singing the national anthem. Bennigan’s w ill also donate The Garden City Rotary tunity to learn more about learn beans, shredded mozzarella meet new friends and enjoy a fun If an organization wishes to 20 percent off qualifying C lu b is on th e h u n t fo r n e w more about Sarcoidosis. cheese, sliced carrots, U H T milk, atmosphere? Look no further, present a wreath, they need to purchases during the show m em b ers. A fatal disease, the cause is still vegetable soup and possible addi­ come and enjoy a great night out contact Margo Ciecierski no to Blum’s Landing. A coupon The local club was char­ unknown and there is no known tional items w ill be distributed. at the M ike Modano Ice Arena, later than Monday* M ay 23, at is available on the Blum’s tered in 1940 as part of cure. In sarcoidosis, the immune For more information, call the 6210 N . Wildwood. SinglesSkate (734) 793-1660. Landing website at www. the worldwide Rotary system does not function prop­ Dorsey Center’s surplus food hot­ Night is every Tuesday 9-10 p.m. After the ceremony, the blumslanding.org tell your International organization erly and blood cells become over- line at (734) 595-0366. Rates for residents are$4 and V FW w ill host a luncheon, server that you are a friend and is guided by the Rotary active. These blood cells release This program is administered nonresidents are $ 4 .5 0 . Skate and all are welcome to attend. of the American Legion motto “Service Above Self.” chemicals which causes masses by the Wayne County Office of rental is $3. This event is for ages R id e rs . Charitable involvement cov­ of inflamed tissue to form in Senior Services. 18 and older, For more informa­ Project Graduation For more information, call ers the spectrum from local lungs, lym ph nodes, heart, liver, tion, visit www.dtyofwestland. The countdown is one for (734) 459-8907. activities, such as college skin, eyes, sinuses, brain/nervous Golf outing com. Project Graduation’s 2011 all- scholarships, literacy training, system, bones/joints/muscles, The Westland Fire Fighter’s night party fro graduating Community Chat coats for needy elementary and other organ of the body. This Public Awareness Committee is Pavilion rentals seniors at Garden City High Catch up on what’s hap­ children, to projects includ­ disease does not discriminate. It sponsoring a benefit golf outing Summer is fast approaching School, and three fundrais­ pening in Garden City with ing school construction and can affect men and women of any for Children’s Fire Safety. and many people are planning ers are on tap to help finance GC Community Chat with orphanage support in Latin age and o f any race. The proceeds from the outing for their summer events. th e e v e n t. Kerry Partin at 9 p.m. every America, as well as pure To learn more about w ill be used to educate children Picnics atone ofWestland For people who need their Thursday night at talkshoe. water, polio vaccination, and Sarcoidosis, visit the website at about the dangers of fire and Parks and Recreation’s park car, SUV or truck washed, com/tc/82757. Also check other international humani­ www.stopsarcoidosis.org. For how to escape them. Throughout stop by the AT&T store on out his website at communi- tarian efforts. more information about the the year, the Public Awareness the corner of Merrim en and tychat.weebly.com. The talk Rotary offers a wonder­ Zumbathon, contact instructor Committee promotes fire safety ation party or church picnic. Ford Road 3-6 p.m. Friday, show and website are dedi­ ful opportunity for people to Deriea Wade at mszumba247@ through school programs, after- Tattan Park, home of the Play M ay 20, and noon-4 p.m. cated to the residents and provide service for others on gm ail.com . school programs, and the spon­ Planet Playstation and the H 2 0 Saturday, M ay 21. businesses of Garden City. many different levels and to sorship of many other functions, Zone, provides an ideal place Project Graduation is hold­ For more information, th e e x te n t th e y fe e l c o m fo rt­ Spaghetti dinner both within the fire department for events w ith lots of children. ing a raffle with the winner contact Kerry at gccommuni- able doing so. A t the same The monthly spaghetti din­ and within the city. Jaycee Park and Corrado Park receiving a gift certificate [email protected]. tim e, it offers the availability ner at the Dyer Senior Center in The 2011 Children’s Fire Safety have play equipment for chil­ for driver’s education classes for weekly contact and social­ Westland w ill be 4-7 p.m. Friday, G olf Classic w ill be held on dren, as well as large grassy for Segment 1 and Segment Golf outing ization with other, likfe-mind- M ay 27- Enjoy spaghetti, salad Thursday, June 9, at the Gateway areas for a game ofFrisbee or 11, donated by Accurate The Lyman Foundation is p d , n ic e p eo p le. and desert, as well as entertain­ Golf Club, 33290 Gateway Dr., soccer. Driving School, which runs sponsoring the 32nd Annual The club meets at noon ment, for just $6. Romulus. The cost is $125 per Every pavilion w ill accommo­ year round classes at the Lyman Golf Outing benefiting on Thursdays at Amantea’s The center also has pinochle person and includes lunch, din­ date groups of 50 comfortably. high school. The certificate Burger School for Students Restaurant on W arren Road and bingo at 1 p.m. Wednesdays ner, refreshments and prizes. The Reservations for the summer which expires May 31, 2012. . with Autism in Garden City. just east ofVenoy in Garden andpinochle is played at 1 p.m. tee tim e for the 4-person shotgun of 2011 have already begun and Tickets are $5. They’re The outing w ill be held City. Individuals interested in Fridays. scramble is 8:30 a.m. weekend dates are going fast. For available in the high school’s on Aug. 13 at Hickory Creek more information about the The Dyer Center is at 36745 To participate in the golf out­ more information contact the m ain office and counseling Golf Course. 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Tap water is frequently “It is logical to think Lake their peak hour consumption among the first things people Huron has cleaner water to o n th e h ig h est d e m a n d day. use in the morning and the begin w ith since it is a larger Suburban communities can last thing at night. Throughout b o d y o f wa te r, b u t w h e n you reduce demand by moving th e day, clean w a te r hydrates look at the data, Lake Huron automated water usage appli­ a n d n ourishes th e ir bodies. source water is no easier to cations to the off-peak hours. They use it to drink, cook, treat than the Detroit River,” The net effect is to balance the clean, flush toilets, launder, said Cheryl Porter, DW SD demands on the system and a n d w a te r law n s. assistant d ire c to r o f w a te r reduce pumping required dur­ According to Operation supply operations. “No m atter ing peak hours.. Clean Water, the tap water the source water quality com­ provided by the Detroit W ater ing in, DW SD is designed to DECLINING USE and Sewer Department is one a d ju st tre a tm e n t to m e e t a ll Declining or stagnating of the better values in south­ regulatory standards for the population and increased east Michigan. For the price entire customer base - the fin­ conservation are two trends paid in a typical water bill, the ished water quality is the same th a t w ill co n tin u e to im p a c t q u a lity o f w a te r in te rm s o f from each plant.” how the infrastructure used. taste, pressure and availability W ater is produced as need­ According to Chuck Hersey, can’t be beat. ed, in response to demand. planning and policy leader at Operation Clean W ater The system is designed to treat Southeast Michigan Council was created in 2010 DW SD and deliver water on a con­ of Governments, reduced Wholesale Customer Outreach tinuous basis. consumption is largely here to Public Education W ork Group “W e typically keep about stay. to spread the word on how a 12- to 16-hour supply of “Economic recovery in the co m b in ed sew er o v e rflo w tre a te d w a te r in th e reservo ir re g io n w ill ta k e tim e a n d it (CSO) treatment facilities are a t each p la n t re a d y to supply may not significantly impact helping to improve southeast potable water throughout the th e level o f red u ced consum p­ M ic h ig a n ’s w aterw ays. I t has distribution system,” added tio n th a t has o c c u rre d over Porter. “If demand increases, the last five to seven years,” he expanded its focus this year to WWW.LAKESHORU.NG tl M include the entire water and our production increases.” said. “W ater, sewer, electricity wastewater infrastructure. W ater distribution systems Last October, workers replaced 120,000 feet of water transmission system throughout the City of Detroit in a and natural gas are experienc­ According to its current operate under pressure to project overseen by construction manager Lakeshore Engineering Services. in g d e c lin in g usage to a level a rtic le , Why Water Isn’t Free, ensure that water is constantly where the fixed cost of the sys­ delivering water from the available and that it flows te m w ill h ave a g re a te r im p a c t treatment plant to the tap is from faucets. Pressure must local community’s distribution y e a r’s usage a n d a n y p ro jected on the individual user.” a complex process. Five water be balanced w ithin a system system, it is entrusted to a new changes. Under the new 30- L ik e o th e r u tilitie s , w a te r treatment plants produce based on what the pipe mate­ set ofhands. For example, in year contracts, annual water charges vary based on use potable water for nearly 4 m il­ rial and looping configuration C a n to n T o w n sh ip , a s ta ff o f 12 volum es a n d p e a k usage values and local service providers. lio n p eo p le in 127 c o m m u n i­ can handle. Detroit maintains that includes seven licensed are negotiated at set intervals. Because water is frequently ties in the DW SD service area. three pressure zones w ithin its distribution system operators Peak usage values include billed on a quarterly basis to On the highest demand day system. Local communities, manages the delivery of water the maximum amount of reduce administrative costs in th e s u m m e r o f 2010, these in turn, maintain their own , to businesses and residents. w a te r th a t w ill be used o n th e of meter reading and post­ plants produced 928 m il­ pressure districts w ithin their “W e h ave 4 2 7 m iles o f w a te r entire system’s busiest day and age, the costs can seem higher lion gallons of water that was distribution systems. m a in w ith fiv e m e te r pits, the maxifnum amount in the th a n th e y re a lly a re com pared delivered through a network of 4,000 valves and 6,000 fire busiest hour between 5 a.m. to other utilities. This is par­ hundreds of miles of pressur­ SUBURBAN CONSUMPTION hydrants,” said Tim Faas, a n d 11 p.m, on that same day. ticularly true when the third iz e d w a te r m a in . Suburban consumption, Canton’s director of municipal Committing to peak usage val­ q u a rte r b ill a rriv e s w ith o u t­ in terms of volume and pres­ services. “O ur system includes ues for 2-, 3- and 5-year peri­ d o o r s u m m e r w a te r usage. MEETING THE NEED sure, is monitored using a prim arily ductile iron water ods streamlines the adminis­ Drinking water typically costs The DWSD water infra­ web-based automated master m a in th a t is less th a n 5 0 years tra tiv e process fo r c o m m u n i­ about half as much as sewer structure system has been meter in a meter facility, or old so it is iii very good condi­ ties and DW SD alike. service because wastewater continually refined for nearly underground structure con­ tion. O ur water loss, or the B y id e n tify in g th e m a x im u m requires a higher level of treat­ 2 00 years to m e e t th e escalat­ necting to the local distribu­ amount of unaccounted water d ay a n d p e a k h o u r d em an d , m e n t. in g p u b lic h e a lth a n d business tion system, that delivers (water not billed to our cus­ customers help DW SD deter­ “O ur water resources are needs of the area. Today, this water w ith an established tomers), is less than 2 p e rc e n t m in e h o w m u ch w a te r th e ir connected. We all drink from system pumps an average of pressure range. a year which is considered plants w ill need to produce the same valuable resource 610 m illion gallons of drink­ “T h e a u to m a te d m e te r best in class. However, routine FILE PHOTO o n th e busiest d ay o f th e y e a r - it is just accessed in differ­ ing water each day, delivering system is one of the best tech­ operations and maintenance Canton Township' water system has and to set their operations and e n t w ays” said T o n y D ra u tz , it to service area custom­ nological developments that keeps us busy” 427 miles of water main with five c a p ita l im p ro vem en ts budgets administrator of environmen­ ers through 12,500 miles of DW SD has implemented in Consumers create demand meter pits, 4,000 valves and 6,000 around that capacity. tal health for the Oakland transmission and distribution the distribution system,” states every tim e th e y tu r n o n th e ir fire hydrants, according to Tim “From a master planning County Health Department. m a in s . F o u r o f D e tro it’s W T P s Tim Sikma, Novi water and faucets or sprinkler systems. Faas, Canton's director of municipal and service standpoint, the “Infrastructure is a component obtain water from the Detroit sewer manager. “W ith the The level of service provided to services. new contracts are much bet­ of our ability to access and River and the fifth plant draws c lic k o f a b u tto n , w e can g et residents and businesses in the ter for suburban communi­ safeguard water resources from Lake Huron. These are information on all five of our Detroit service area is dictated ties,” said Faas. “Performance . - 3ve.needj;0_proteet a n d ____ convenient water sources to meters to see which meters are by the users’ needs. DW SD standards are detailed in the invest in our water supply and all areas served and represent drawing the most water and produces the volume of water really goes up. Once it rains, contract, customers establish sewage collection systems. smart, shared use oflocal what the pressures are.” that communities request. consumption immediately their own demands at a pres­ Continued investment in reha­ w a te r resources. W ater production by DW SD Suburban communities deliver drops.” sure ra n g e c o m m itte d to b y bilitation and maintenance for Municipal drinking water is staff is a.24/7 operation 365 the volume of water that their DW SD, and conflict resolution our water systems keeps our one of the most valuable and days a year. The five treatment customers use and manage NEW WATER CONTRACTS is handled through an estab­ drinking water safe.” lowest cost utilities in a home. p la n ts , 22 booster pumping their local system needs to Before DW SD implemented lished process.” W ater is treated in one of five stations, 34 reservoirs and optimize operations. new contracts w ith suburban D W S D ’s w holesale ra te fo r­ The entire Operation Clean Water Detroit water treatment plants transmission mains are always “W ater consumption is communities for water service m ula allows customers to bal­ article and more information can and then pumped to suburban in operation ready to meet impacted by the weather,” said in 2008, communities pro­ ance summer water consump­ be found on the DWSD Customer communities which distribute demand. Once water crosses Sikma. “If we have 10 days of jected their water usage each tion by increasing use during Outreach Portal at www.dwsdout- it to their customers. a m e te r p it a n d flo w s in to a heat and no rain, consumption year based on the previous off-peak hours which reduces reach.org.

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It can be used for basically tive and the fact that you w ill not name on a After all is said and done, including furnishing any public or private institution in the need this money for a number of , city entry our new place, we have about $120,000 country. One of the other benefits is years — my recommendation is to sign. left. Our Social Security will cover monthly that you can deduct a portion of your consider a fixed annuity. It is guaran­ fees and I figure we may contribution from your Michigan teed and insured, and all the money need, at most, a couple of Income Tax Return. would grow on a tax-deferred basis. hundred dollars a month Considering the ages of your grand­ You would only pay taxes when you to cover some additional children and the fact that college costs withdraw the money. expenses. I would like to continue to rise, I recommend that you Not all fixed annuities are the use some of the excess select the agd-based portfolio. This is same. The ones I recommend are money (about $20,000) for a diversified portfolio geared for some no-load and not stuffed w ith exces­ my grandchildren's college growth in the portfolio. sive fees. The individual I generally education. I have three In regard to the older grandchildren, recommend for fixed annuities is Jim Westland natives do well grandchildren, ages 5,7, Money Matters you may wish to show them what you’re Hutton (800-870-4444). and 8 years old. I want to doing and take this opportunity to I am frequently asked about senior use the rest of the money Rick Bloom teach them about money. They should communities and whether I recom­ to cover any shortfall. know that their grandparents are sac­ m e n d th e m . in sports, in media I do have some other rificing so they can get a good college It’s sort of like mutual funds. Some investments for long-term, growth. Any ideas ed u catio n . mutual funds are good, some are Some Westland natives hon­ On Saturday, Westland native on how I can Invest this money? I want to be W ith the approximate $100,000 not so good. The same could be said ored by having their names and former American Idol con­ conservative with the money. remaining, I recommend $7,000 about senior communities. There included on the city entry signs testant Josh Gracin headlined A: Congratulations on selling your into your bank account to cover your are many, very good senior com­ are doing well; the Downtown Hoedown at home, particularly in this market. additional income needs. This money munities. I always recommend that “W e h ave fo u r peo p le fro m Detroit’s H art Plaza. In reviewing your situation, I w ill should last you close to two years. This people talk to residents who live there Westland on the signs and they’re In a d d itio n to h e r duties w ith start with the money that you wish to w ill allow other monies that you have and do some independent checking. doing good things,” said Mayor W LND Community Media, allocate for your grandchildren’s college to reinvest and grow. Remember, a senior community that I W illiam Wild. former Miss Michigan Ashlee education. M y recommendation is to I recommend dividing the other may like may not be one that’sigood for Detroit Red W ing Mike Baracy is also handling the traf­ take the $20,000 and open a Michigan $50,000 equally through the following someone else. The key is to take your Modano had some ice tim e in fic reporting duties for Channel Education Savings Plan for each of the Vanguard Funds: tim e and select the one that best suits game six of the playoffs against 4 W D IV d u rin g th e ir m o rn in g grandchildren (www.misaves.com). 1. 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muggy afternoon — and they won’t Churchill head coach Pat Daugherty the same thing. I was hoping for a lit­ For complete track stats, have to worry about the Wildcats at said. “A n d N o v i is b y fa r th e k in g a n d tle bit more out of our team, but Novi see Thursday's Observer Schoolcraft College this Friday’s Division 1 regionals at the queen of the conference, if you clearly is the superior team today.” and visit hemetownlife.com first-team NJCAA Division ti Plymouth-Canton Educational Park. want to call it that." Daugherty said standouts from All-America Kim Bee (Detroit Novi, unseating defending cham­ Daugherty and other coaches said his team included Emily Norscia Communication & Media Arts) BY TIM SMITH pion Northville, totaled 132 points to the weather did impact the stamina of (first, discus, 106 feet, finches) and recently signed an NCAA OBSERVER STAFF WRITER easily outpace the competition and athletes competing in m ultiple events. Mahogany M iller (first in the shot put w in the coveted title. “You could tell,” the Churchill said. with a meet-record 36-0.25). Both Division I letter-of-intent to Novi put on a dominating perfor­ Finishing second w ith 81 points was “I had a couple girls in the four-by-four w e re p erso n al bests. play basketball at St. Louis mance in Friday’s KLAA Kensington Livonia Churchill, followed by third- who had already run three races and Churchill’s second-place 3,200- University of the Atlantic 10 Conference girls track and field meet place Livonia Franklin (74). Both they didn’t run their best tim e in the meter relay team (9:53.22) and third- Conference. hosted Livonia Churchill. Westland John Glenn and Plymouth four-by-four because of the amount of place 800 relay team (1:47-25) were - A team captain and two-year But coaches from other teams tied for fourth w ith 73 points. races and definitely from the heat and ’ other pluses, he added. •starter, the 6-foot-t Bee set still thought their squads competed “It’s a really good conference, a very h u m id ity . Schoolcraft career records for well during the course of the hot, competitive conference this year," “But everybody else is going through Please see GIRLS, B4 rebounds and blocks. She helped the 2010-11 team register a 28-4 record and reach No. 5 in the NJCAA B O Y S T U C K Division il rankings. ' -V > - • -?.c. 5' "Kim has been on our radar ,^-v rr. since the fall," St. Louis coach Shimmy Gray-Miller said. "My Stevenson entire staff made multiple trips to Michigan during the past year to watch her dominate the boards and lead her junior col­ boys finish lege team to a fantastic season. Kim was heavily recruited this past year, and we are thrilled that she decided to become a 2nd to Novi Bitten.”

BY BRAD EMONS Schoolcraft was 33-2 and OBSERVER STAFF WRITER placed third in the nation dur­ ing Bee's freshman season. Marsha Reid has had plenty Bee averaged 14.8 points, of success recently coaching the 15.9 rebounds and 4.4 blocks, Novi girls track and field team. shot 54 percent from the field And now that Reid is doing this season. double duty, that success has "Kim is a model student-ath- translated over to the boys side as lete, a high achiever who has the Wildcats repeated as K LAA excelled on and off the court," Kensington Conference champi­ Schoolcraft coach Karen Lafata ons Friday at Livonia Churchill. said. "She has been a tremen­ Novi finished a team-best 140 dous role model and has always points w ith Livonia Stevenson represented our program in a and Canton finishing second aJid positive way.” third with 104 and 80.5 points, respectively. See complete team 2 A P t e s t s OBSERVER STAFF PHOTOS standings and results. Novi was led by double win­ The Livonia Churchill Athletic Jameson Murray, a 2005 Churchill grad, spars on the bag during a recent training session at Stars and Strikes gym in Garden City. ner Joe Schubring, a senior who Patrons recently announced-its swept the 1,600- and 3,200-m eter $1,000 scholarship award win­ runs in 4:25.29 (meet record) and ners for academic and athletic-. 10:00.17, respectively. achievement. Novi’s other individual winner Among the recipients are: was Derek Kim in the 110 hurdles Megan McDonald, Stephen earn (15.17). The W ildcats also cap­ Foster, Carl Rayford, Sarah tu re d th e 4 x 1 0 0 re la y in 4 4 .0 6 . Bauman, Jordan Grohoski. BY BRAD EMONS ing and Stars and Strikes, th is s p o rt, yo u g et in vo lved “W e h a d som e k ey g rad u atio n s Cory Urbats, Matt Windle, OBSERVER STAFF WRITER located in midst of a strip in it on an emotional last year on the boys side,” said Tom Windle, Alexandra Zoski, m a ll a t V en o y a n d W a rre n level,” said Browe, a Wayne Reid, who has also coached the Stephen Charnley and Michael S top b y a n y n ig h t a t th e roads, seems to be carefully Memorial High grad. “You N o v i g irls fo r 10 seasons. “W e Houghan. Stars and Strikes gym in hidden epicenter for local get a co n n ectio n w ith th e weren’t sure what to expect. And Garden City and you’ll see a competitors. guys. It’s the camaraderie, here we are w ith a conference beehive of activity. Hierarchy II promoter the excitement of the show championship and the (Central) Livonia Stevenson senior It’s a swarm of mixed Richard Browe, who once and you become attached to division championship. It’s been midfielder Camden Iwasko has m artial arts competitors played m inor league base­ th e m . I t ’s th e guys fir s t a n d a harder fight this year for the committed to play soccer this seeking their fame — and ball, is looking for a packed th e fig h ts to m e a re second. boys th a n th e g irls , b u t it ’s a nice fall at Olivet College. for some — their fortune. house as interest in the Putting on an exciting show th in g .” M a n y are tra in in g sport continues to grow. and putting on a shot people Novi was coming off a 72.5-64.5 The second-team All- for the next card put on This is Browe’s fifth rem em b er, b u t w ith good, dual meet victory over Stevenson Observer and All-Kensington the Hierarchy Fighting Hierarchy card — the last quality fights and great to determine the KLAA Central Lakes Activities Association Association — Hierarchy one was held Feb. 19 at the matchups is what I want to Division champion. pick is one of 13 players to com­ II — beginning at 7 p.m. Wayne Community Center b e ab o u t.” “M y assessment today is that it mit to the Comets. Donnie Laramie sports a 13-3 Saturday, M ay 19 at the — when 475 fans turned And by being a local pro- was an overall great team effort,” Iwasko scored a team-lead­ amateur record and plans to turn Wayne Community Center. out. ing nine goals and added three pro in July. Interest in M M A is grow- “Once you get involved in Please see FIGHT, B3 Please see BOYS, B3 assists last fall for the Spartans.

S prtffllri: ■ Doug Kurtis, a 1972 Livonia Stevenson alum and cham­ GIRLS SOCCER pion marathoner, will make Turn up the heat: an appearance at the Spartan 5-kilometer run-walk, which Churchill begins at 9 a.m. Sunday, May 22, at the high school, located at RU outlasts C'ville 33500 W. Six Mile (just west of Farmington Road). BY ED WRIGHT falls flat Kurtis captured the Detroit OBSERVER STAFF WRITER Free Press Marathon six years W hen the heat was on Thursday afternoon against in a row (1987-92) and holds the in 1-0 loss Livonia Clarenceville, Redford Union soccer player Angela world record for finishing 76 Mancini proved to be a cool customer. marathons in less than 2 hours A d eflectio n goal proved to Just seconds after the Panthers were awarded a free and 20 minutes. be the difference Thursday as kick following a disputed midfield, handball call, Mancini There will also a be a 1-mile host Plymouth downed Livonia settled a slick crossing pass from teammate N ikki Busuito fun run. Churchill, 1-0, in a key girls soc­ and drilled a rocket of a shot inside the far post w ith 6:08 Race fees are $20 for the 5K cer battle for first place in the to play to give her team the deciding goal in a 2-1 victory. and $10 for the 1-miler,Those KLAA’s South Division. The game was played in unseasonably warm (especially registered before Friday, May The loss ended Churchill’s for this spring) 80-degree heat. 6 will be guaranteed a T-shirt u n b eaten s treak a t seven gam e “W e were playing quick after the handball and N ikki Awards wilt go to the top three as the Chargers fell to 6-4-2 made a perfect cross to me,” Mancini said, describing her finishers in each male and overall and 5-2-1 in the division. game-winning effort. “I received it, took one touch and female age group! Plymouth is 7-2-3 overall sent it to th e fa r post. To register online, visit www. “This w in feels good. It was our sixth game in six days and 5-1-2 in the KLA A South, shsboosterclubjnfo. For more but now is one point behind and it’s the first game we’ve played this year in the heat, so information, call Jeff Brindley division leader Canton (6-2,18 we were a little tired. W e always have good games against at (734) 748-4909. points). C larenceville, so it ’s nice to get a w in .” “W e just can’t stand pros­ The victory was the second in consecutive days for the M t m w M perity,” Churchill coach Dave Panthers, who improved to 3-6-4. Hebestreit said. “I think we “At the beginning of the season, we were having a hard Using a 9-iron, Livonia's Sam cam e out a n d played scared. W e tim e finishing,” M ancini said. “W e’re doing a better job of Carollo aced the 129-yard, No. did not play well as a team and finishing balls now. W e’re more comfortable taking shots 7 hole Thursday at Whispering it was a poor performance by and we’re more comfortable playing w ith each other.” Willows Golf Course. us tonight. W e haven’t trained Clarenceville rookie coach Amanda Moody, whose team it was Carollo's third ace in • or played well since the Canton slipped to 4-9, wasn’t entirely pleased w ith her team’s 30 years. game (1-0 win M ay 5). This e ffo rt. He shot 44 for nine holes. was a tough lesson for us and “I thought we played well in the first half, but in the Clarenceville's Summer Reddick (left) and Redford Union's Jordan Chapoton Please see SOCCER, B4 battle for a (oose ball during Thursday's match. Please see PANTHERS, B3 B 2 ( W L ) Observer & Eccentric | Sunday, May 15,2011 LOCAL SPORTS online at hometownlife.com Hawks' Barber proves Spartans stay in division hunt; cut above in 8-0 start Churchill hands GC 2nd defeat The Westland Huron Valley PREP BASEBALL Lutheran baseball team con­ The logjam continued in GIRLS SOFTBALL tossing a five-hitter. She allowed Charger victory. five earned runs and struck out Jackie Tolies and Rachel Jason tinues to dominate the Red less seventh to earn the save. the KLAA Central Division five in six innings. each collected two hits. Division of the Michigan “Today we were able to see g irls s o ftb a ll race T h u rs d a y Gabby W illiams each had two Williamson also went 3-for-5 Nicole Odom, the losing pitcher Independent Athletic how resilient we were,” Lutheran as Livonia Stevenson earned for the Lions. with two RBI. in both games, had the lone hit in Conference and Andy Barber is Westland coach Kevin Wade said. a 2-1 victory in 10 innings in In the nightcap, Stevenson Other top hitters included the first game for Wayne. Alyssa “We were taxed a bit pitching-wise one of the big reasons why. th e o p en er o f a d o u b le-h ead er led 6-2 through six innings Jessica Em ery (3-for-5, three Flora added a hit in the nightcap. and to be able to get to the weekend The senior pitcher won against visiting South Lyon. before the Lions rallied for five runs, RBI); Maggie Leins (2-for- STEVENSON 9-0, NOVI 3-5: Livonia having a winning record this week both ends of a double-header T h e second g am e w as c a lled runs in top of the seventh. 2); Williams (2-for-4, RBI); and Stevenson (10-6,3-3) turned a triple after five straight conference games T h u rs d a y as th e d e fen d in g a fte r e ig h t in n in g s tie d a t The Spartans came back to Geraghty (2-for-2, two RBI). play in the nightcap, but it wasn’t is good. Hopefully we get a little bit Bommarito and Brenner were enough as the Spartans settled for division champs ran their of rest this weekend and we can get 8-8 because of darkness and tie it w ith a run in the bottom roughed up for 18 hits and were a K LA A Central Division split of a overall record to 8-0 overall mentally prepared for a doublehead­ w ill be concluded Tuesday at o f th e seventh. the victim of five errors. twinbill Wednesday with the host and 8-0 in the Red by sweep­ er on Monday.” Stevenson. Jess Mere took the mound CANTON 10-13, FRANKLIN 2-3: On Wildcats (4-6,3-3). ing visiting Birmingham LUTHERAN N'WEST 8, LUTH. WESTLAND That leaves the Spartans 11- for South Lyon, while used Wednesday, the Chiefs (19-2,7-1) Stevenson took the opener, 9-3, Roeper, 13-5 and 5-4. 3: In a M IAC Blue Division game 6 overall and 4-3 in the divi­ Copperstone and Johnson. took both ends of a double-header with a 13-hit attack as Sarah Fier Thursday, host Rochester Hills CHURCHILL 7,GARDEN CITY 3: Natalie B arb er, w e n t th e f in a l fo u r sion, while South Lyon falls to against Livonia Franklin (12-9, and Ashley Avery each went 3-for-4 Lutheran Northwest (5-6,4-3) Hiser pitched a no-hitter through innings in the nightcap, allow­ 1 2 -6 a n d 3 -4 . 3-5). and combined for three RBI. scored four runs in the fifth inning four innings and struck out 11 as in g ju s t one ru n o n fo u r h its Only one game in the loss Canton pitcher A lyssa Boucher Winning pitcher Jackie Johnson to break open a close game and beat Livonia Churchill (17-6) earned while striking out five. column separates all six teams scattered seven hits over seven went 2-for-4 with two RBI, visiting Lutheran High Westland a road victory Friday against the Barber and Shawn Schaffer in th e K L A A C e n tra l. innings to win the opener, 10-2. while Julianne Potvin and Allie (7-4,4-3). Cougars (15-2). Franklin starter Tiffany Lamble Koestering each contributed two each went 2-for-3 at the plate. “Frustrating is the word to Senior pitcher Jackie Hiser allowed three hits and (8-6) gave up eight earned runs on hits. Kyle Vens went 3-for-4 with describe today’s game,” Lutheran Johnso n p icked u p th e w in in walked three over seven innings to 16 hits in seven innings. Johnson allowed three earned a pair of doubles, while losing Westland coach Kevin Wade said. Game One, allowing seven hits earn the victory. Lamble went 2-for-3 w ith a dou­ runs on five hits and three walks. pitcher Sam Hess was also 3- “We stranded seven runners, hit into and one walk while fanning Garden City’s Kelsey Susalla, who ble and R B I, while M a ria h Barcus She struck Out five. a double play with the bases loaded took the loss, gave up 11 hits, walked for-4 for the Roughriders. th re e . also added two hits. Novi starter Rebecca Richter and we never seemed to settle into one and fanned four. In Game One, Shane Bunde Losing pitcher Danielle In the nightcap, Canton hurler took the loss, while Madeline the game at all.” Jackie Tolies, Mackenzie Everson, Went 2-for-2 with an RBI to Godair allowed nine hits, Hannah Warren scattered seven Sinkovich went 2-for-3, including a Losing pitcher Jake Andrzejewski Katie Shereda and Hiser each col­ lead Huron Valley in the five- struck out four and walked hits andstruck out four in going solo homer. gave up six earned runs on eight lected three hits. M issy Sidor also inning mercy. tw o . the distance. In Game Two, Taylor Scott lim ­ hits. He struck out three and did not added an R B I triple. B a rb e r s tru c k o u t 11, w a lk e d Stevenson tallied the game- Nicole Williamson, who gave ited the Spartans to six hits in seven allow a walk before giving way to Sam Bellovary went 2-for-4 for up three earned runs on 12 hits, innings. only one and allowed just one reliever M arc Rosin. winning run in the bottom of the Cougars. struck out six and walked two. Laura Oakley, Colleen Kolis, h it in fiv e in n in g s. “Jake pitched well through the 10th on a single by Morgan FRANKLIN 9-15, RU 1-4: Pitcher Nicole Chelsea W illiams had two hits Abby Robinson and Scott each col­ Ian Saham collected the lone four, but had no offensive support Copperstone, a sacrifice bunt Williamson won both games Friday in a losing cause. lected three hits in the victory. h it, w h ile V ens to o k th e loss. and after a couple of infield hits by Alex Ferguson (moving as Livonia Franklin (14-9) took a CHURCHILL 10-12, WAYNE 0-0: Molly Knoph and Becca Zarras CLARENCEVILLE 14, CRANBROOK 5: Northwest was able to push across pair of games in a non-league twin­ p in c h ru n n e r E r ik a R a n d a ll Livonia Churchill (16-6, 5-3) used each had two hits for the Spartans. Damien Sanchez did it on the a few runs to break it open,” Wade bill at Redford Union (10-16). to second), followed by Allie the run rule to sweep both ends of Morgan Copperstone was the los­ mound and at the plate Thursday said. “We have another game tomor­ Williamson allowed just one hit Koestering’s drive to the right a double-header Wednesday from ing pitcher. as Livonia Clarenceville (8-5) row so hopefully we can forget about in the opener. She struck out eight c e n ter fie ld g ap to b rin g h o m e visiting Wayne Memorial (4-14, “We have been playing with fire rolled past host Bloomfield Hills this and reset ourselves and get and didn’t allow a walk in seven the game-winning run. ’ 1-7). too many times lately and we finally Cranbrook (1-13). ready for tomorrow.” innings. Abby Jewell was the winning got burnt,” Stevenson coach Rob Sanchez pitched six innings to Rosin and Jake Andrzejewski " “T h a t is alw ays h o w a coach Katelyn Devers went 4-for- pitcher in the opener, tossing Witherspoon said. “We made too earn the victory, allowing three each collected two hits in the loss. envisions these situations 5 with four RBI, while Jessica a one-hitter in a 10-0 win. She many mistakes defensively and were earned runs on seven hits and three LUTH. WESTLAND 16, LUTHERAN w o rk in g o u t, b u t it is easier Em ery went 3-for-5. struck out eight and walked only not mentally focused for the second walks. He fanned three. N'WEST 6: Every player collected a said than done,” Stevenson Bailee Keese, Chelsea Williams, two in five innings. game. Scott did a nice job at keep­ Sanchez also went 3-for-4, hit Wednesday as host Lutheran coach Rob Witherspoon said. Audrey Geraghty, Tiffany Lamble Top hitters for the Chargers ing the ball down and getting us to including a double, triple and three High Westland (7-3,4-2) downed and Mackenzie Lukas added two “T h e g irls d id a g re a t jo b a t included Jewell (2-for-2, triple); chase pitches that were out of the RBI. Rochester Hills Lutheran hits apiece. executing today.” Natalie Hiser (2-for-3, double); zone.” Ben Gehan also added two hits, Northwest (4-6,3-3) in an Michigan RU pitchers Rachel Bommarito A s h le y A v e ry a n d and Casey Bias (2-for-3, triple). Fier snagged Sinkovieh’s line while Matt Kurdziel contributed a Independent Athletic Conference and Lauren Brenner combined to Copperstone each collected In the second game, M issy Sidor drive, stepped on third and doubled 2-run single and Donovan Watts an Blue Division game. give up 20 hits. two hits for the Spartans, pitched a one-hitter, struck out five off the other Novi runner at first R BI single. Marc Rosin led the way going In Game Two, Williamson and did not allow a walk in a 12-0 with Zarras making the putout. LUTH. WESTIAND 11, INTER-CITY 10: Jake 4-for-5 with an R B I and two runs while Jess Gehringer and improved to 6-3 on the year by Andrzejewski’s 3-run homer in the scored for the Warriors. bottom of the sixth inning was the Kent Krzyske also went 3-for-3 difference Friday as host Lutheran with three runs scored. High Westland (8-4,5-3) held on Also getting into the act was Jake for a M IAC Blue Division win over Andrezejewski (2-for-3, four RBI, Franklin boys, Rocket girls seize track titles Allen Park Inter-City Baptist (4-7, three runs); Aaron Gartha (2-for- 2-4). 3,2-run homer, four RBI); Nick . Nick Andrzejewski and Kent Andrzejewskf(2-for-4, four RBI); BY BRAD EMONS Massey, high jum p (4-10); a n d h u rd le rs c a rrie d th e lo a d Krzyske each went 3-for-3 as the Nick Flanery (2-for-3, two runs); PREP TRACK Warriors nearly squandered a 5-run and winning pitcher Taurrek Fikes OBSERVER STAFF WRITER and Aubrie Scott, long jum p while sprinters and jum p­ advantage. M arc Rosin (two R B I) (2-for-4, two doubles, two RBI). (16-11). ers p ic k e d up v a lu ab le p o in ts and Glenn Oppenlander (two runs) Fikes went all six innings, allow­ There was no margin for “They (Plymouth) ran well The Franklin boys closed along the way.” also chipped in with two hits apiece. ing four earned runs on eight hits e rro r T uesday as th e L iv o n ia and we were O.K. today,” out a 5-0 dual meet campaign The Patriots also captured The Warrior used three pitch­ and five walks. He struck out six. Franklin boys and Westland Glenn coach James Fitzgerald thanks to the effort of senior the 800 relay (1:31.94) and the ers with Rosin going the first five Northwest’s Eric Mischley, who John Glenn girls contested for said. “W e’re still the champs A u s tin Jones, w h o s w ep t th e 3 ,2 0 0 re la y (8 :31.54) to h a n d and claiming the win. Thomas gave up 13 runs (all earned) in 4.1 KLAA South Division track as far as I know, unless we lose 1,600 (4:41.55) and 3,200 Canton its first divisional set­ Handschumacher pitched a score- innings, suffered the loss. and field titles. it because of some tiebreaker (10:21.37) events. b ack. - B o th te a m s co m p leted th e rule in the (KLAA) by-laws. Other Franklin firsts were “W e to o k a g am b le lo a d in g task, but it wasn’t easy. W e’re going to have to check.” garnered by Adam Clay, shot u p th e 4 x 2 0 0 a n d th e 2 0 0 , The Franklin boys edged The Rockets captured six put (53-9); Tom Brokaw, and it paid off for the most visiting Canton for the title individual events and 400- 110 hurdles (16.05); Andrew p a rt,” K o e lze r said. “T h is w as Former Churchill A.D. by a mere 2.33 points, 69.66- and 800-m eter relays. Crechiolo, 300 hurdles an especially great day for our 6 7-33. Kirsten Smith led the way (44.23); and Dave Koponen, seniors w ith point contribu­ M e a n w h ile , th e G le n n g irls by sweeping both the 100- 800 (2:07.85). tions from (Jay) Woolfork, and host Plymouth battled to and 300-m eter hurdles in “T h is m e e t w as a re a l b a ttle (Ryan) Hurt, (Bobby) Wilson, Joiner dies at age 82 a 68.5-68.5 draw, but it was 16.5 and 49.7, respectively. all the way through,” Franklin Koponen, (Chadd) Chisholm, good enough for the Rocket Other Glenn individual coach Pat Koelzer. “W e knew and two^event winner Austin BY BRAD EMONS High where he served for 21 girls, who finished 4-0-1 in winners included Andrea they had a great team with Jones, in the final dual meet of OBSERVER STAFF WRITER years before retiring in 1990. dual meets -ju st ahead of Gordon-McClain, shot put a lot of talent, but we always their high school careers.” D u rin g h is w a tc h a t Livonia Churchill (4-1) and (32 feet, 11.5 inches); Chanelle thought we had a chance. Our Known as one of the driving Churchill, women’s sports Plymouth (3-1-1). W right, discus (101-8); Joslyn distance runners, throwers, bemonsfhometownlife.com | (313) 222-6851 forces behind athletics in the became an pivotal part of the Livonia Public Schools, Larry a th le tic p ro g ram . Joiner, of Novi, passed away In 2003, Joiner became one last Wednesday at the age of of the first three inductees into 82. the Churchill Athletic Patrons Ist-place Chargers sweep Wayne in twinbill Services w ill b e h eld a t 11 Hall of Fame. a.m. Monday, M ay 16 at First “Larry was a great man,” The Spartans won'the opener, Plymouth attack. United Methodist Churchill, current Churchill athletic L iv o n ia C h u rc h ill’s b aseb all KLAA BASEBALL 3-2, as junior pitcher Chris Kevin K arsn ick had a 2 -run 45201N. Territorial Road, director Marc Hage said. “He team continued its winning McDonald overcame a shaky start single and Rob Schurig added an west of Sheldon and east of was very easy going, I just ways Wednesday by sweeping Losing pitcher Chris to throw a complete-game four- R B I single for the Rockets, who Beck roads, in Plymouth. loved him and he was a very a double-header from visiting Briggs went the first 6.1 hitter striking out 12 and walking made it close w ith five ru ns in the T h e re w ill b e also b e v ie w in g p rin c ip le d m a n .” Wayne Memorial, 11-1 and innings before giving way to just three. bottom of the seventh. fro m 10-11 a .m . Joiner is survived by his wife 2 - 1 . reliever Tyler McCurry. N o vi scored twice on three In the nightcap, Justin Joiner, a U.S. Arm y World of 60 years Marlene, along The Chargers improved to Wayne took a 1-0 lead in hits in the top of the first inning Thompson threw a two-hitter over W ar II veteran, was gradu­ with three daughters and five 16-4 overall and 11-2 in the the bottom of the sixth on before M cD onald closed the door. five innings in Plymouth’s 11-0 , Losing pitcher lyler Root triumph. ate of Western Michigan grandchildren. KLAA’s South Division (tied an RBI double by Shane allowed three ru ns on four hits Thom pson did not allow a w alk University. Memorials may be made with Canton) with the two Kommer to score Brandon in six innings. He struck out two, and struck out two. In 1955 he became football to the Penrickton Center for v ic to rie s . H a rn o s . walked five and hit three batters. Glenn starter Jake DeMoss, and swim coach at Livonia Blind Children 26530 Eureka The opener went just five Kommer doubled twice in Brendon Hayes and Troy who went 1.2 innings, took the Bentley High School and in Rd, Taylor, M I 48180. innings because of the 10- three trips for the Zebras, Bodtke each knocked in a run for loss. 1969 became the first athletic run rule as Churchill starter who slipped to 9-11 overall Stevenson. Nadratowski had a 2-run director at Livonia Churchill [email protected] | (313) 222-6851 Brent Ochodnicky threw a and 4-9 in the KLAA South. In the nightcap, JeffW eber double, while John Etienne scored three-hitter. He struck out WAYNE 9, GARDEN CITY 6: in a went 2-for-3 with three RB I as three runs. Wohl also doubled and four and walked two. non-league game Friday, Wayne N o vi beat the Spartans in a five- . scored twice. Losing pitcher Shane Memorial (10-11) outslugged the inning game called because of CANTON 13-14, FRANKLIN 3-0: K L A A darkness, 10-4. South Division co-leader Canton W ilson gave up 11 runs on host Cougars (12-5) as winning pitcher Jacob Lefler and Brandon Winning pitcher Jimmy Eloff (18-3,11-2) collected a total of 32 11 hits and a walk in three Harnos each had two hits and two went all five, allowing four runs hits in Wednesday’s double-head- in n in g s . RBI. on eight hits. er sweep of host Livonia Franklin Alex Tsakos went 2-for-2 Shane Kom m er and Tom Briggs Stevenson starter Jake Semak, (11-12,4-9). and scored three runs for the also added two hits apiece for the who lasted three innings, took Canton won the opener in five MINIMUM BID AUCTION Chargers, while Joe W illiam s Zebras, who led 9 -4 after four the loss. innings, 13-3, as Ryan Bazner had also went 2-for-2 w ith two innings. Josh DeYonker and Nick a solo homer and R B I double. RBI and two runs. Lefler went the first 4.1 Lagerstrom each collected C hris Perkovich went 2-for-3, Chris Briggs had an RBI innings, allowing all six runs two hits in the setback. Mark including a 2-run homer, while Piechota, Mark Wagner, DeYonker single for Wayne in the on nine hits and four walks. He Braden Price added two triples struck out three before giving way and Hayes each knocked in a run. and scored a run. fifth inning to break up to reliever ly le r M cCurry, who PLYMOUTH 8-11, JOHN 6LENNS-0: in Mike Stafford pitched the first O c h o d n ic k y ’s s h u to u t b id . earned the save with 2.2 scoreless a K L A A South D ivisio n tw inbill four innin gs to earn the victory, In the nightcap, innin gs (on three hits). Wednesday, the host Wildcats (13- while Franklin starter Brent Churchill’s Shea Dwyer Sean Fox went 3-for-3 and 6, 8-5) took two against Westland Marzion gave up 11 earned runs in scored the game-win- scored three runs for the Cougars. John Glenn (6-17,1-11). 4.2 innings. ning run in the bottom of Other offensive standouts for Plymouth scored five times in D an M u lle r doubled and scored the seventh when Derek GC included Tyler Steele (two the bottom of the first off Glenn a ru n for the Patriots. Jakubowski was hit by a hits, three RBI); Matt Stark (two starter Colton Lipinski and went Canton also won the second pitch w ith the bases loaded hits, two runs); and losing pitcher on to w in the opener, 8-5. game, 14-0, as Bazner pitched Plymouth starter Mike a perfect game through four to snap a 1-1 deadlock. Z ak Km et (two hits, R B I). Km et allowed eight runs in 3.1 Nadratowski carried a no-hitter innings before Muller broke up Dwyer, who started the innings. until there were two out in the the bid w ith a lead-off single in inning w ith a single, went 2- STEVENSON 3-4, NOVI 2-10: k l a a top of the seventh when Caleb the fifth for F ra n klin ’s lone hit. Work loss p!ay nitre « th ihis TMimerwice 1 ?00+/- sqiuirp foot for-3 along with W illiam s. Central Division leader Livonia Clenney broke up the bid with a Bazner struck out six and did condo foawnng a la rge m aster b e d ro o m w ho iots o ' cluaet and storage- W inning pitcher Ben sppre Ente-lavi (,nn&ts witti voii- sp aco u s living and ding roods'” Stevenson (17-7,11-2) ran out of double. not allow a walk. Condo arT'e^itios rsiude MdO'ir heated c.">ol w o 'o u l b a ity uvgo M atigian went all seven pitching and daylight Wednesday Chad Schroeder went 2-for-4 Seth Tschetter went 3-for-4 meeting rnom arid o u o h o iis a Von !i n e .n the rntdcie of evPrvJhirig innings, allowingjust five as Wildcats (6-9, 5-5) earned a with two RBI, while Ben Wohl with an RBI, while Price went 2- W'th La'j'Cl Pal* Piacp St’L.ppirr, Center and Muv<: Thc-a’.er Twelve hits and a walk. split of a twinbill. scored three tim es to pace the for-3, including a 3-run homer. 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didn’t place.” we hope to come around FIGHT Stevenson captured three- even more at the regional,” FROM PAGE SI FROM PAGE-B1 of-four relay events w ith Richardson said. “I liked our senior M att W illiams and Zaid balanced scoring. W e scored moter, Browe wants to erase Reid said. “I think that’s kind Shareef figuring in each of the in all five field events and in all the stereotypes about cage ofbeen the key to our success th re e fir s t places. all four relays. fig h tin g , a n d th a t’s it ’s a re a l all year. W hen we’ve needed The team of Adam Duncan, “W e had a conference sport. to, we’ve had athletes step Shareef, W illiams and champ in the 100 meters “This isn’t a back alley up and done everything they K e n n in g B ritc h fo rd to o k th e 4 (11.19 by Ryan Jones) and in th in g , yo u h ave b e tra in e d ,” he could for the team. They’ve x 200 (1:31.14), while the quar­ the long jum p (21-0.5 by Nick said. “It’s all am ateur and all sacrificed whatever they’ve tet of W illiam s, Shareef, Adam Alaniva). (Kevin) Buford also are trained out oflocal gym. done as a n in d iv id u a l a n d gone Chludzinski and M att Garon h a d a b ig d a y in th e relays as T h e re ’s a lo t o f good ta le n t. o u t a n d done i t fo r th e te a m . captured the 4 x 400 (3:29.87). d id Jones. Stars and Strikes is one of I can’t stress that more than Stevenson’s 3,200 relay team “I f w e scored in a lo t o f the top five or six gyms in the w h a t h ap p en ed h e re to d a y an d of W illiam s, Urso, Shareef and events, it could be interesting. state.” what happened on Tuesday Chludzinski were also victori­ By doing well today it should Some of the names on (72.5-64.5 dual meet win over ous in a meet record 8:13.05. help our kids’ focus. It could B ro w e’s c a rd a re fa m ilia r w ith OBSERVER STAFF PHOTO Stevenson).” “W e placed multiple kids in be an interesting regional.” th e fe a tu re b o u t b e in g a n a m a ­ Former Canton High wrestler and football player Donnie Laramie uses a high After finishing fourth in m u ltip le events,” S h aw said. Salem’s Dan M artin swept teur heavyweight matchup altitude elevation mask to train during a recent session at Stars and Strikes la s t S atu rd a y ’s O b serverlan d “Novi just has a lot. Overall, the 200- and 400 dashes between former Canton High gym in Garden City. Relays, Stevenson broke the we can’t be disappointed in with times of 22.62 and 49.23 standout wrestler and football 100-point barrier at the con­ anything. I thought we had (m e e t re c o rd ). player Donnie Laramie (13-3) back in. He’s an extremely tal­ fighter is 27 to 32. There are ference meet. a chance to do something Other individual win­ against Dingo “The Powerful” ented guy.” a lot of people doing it and it’s . “W e did real well,” if we scored 100 points, but ners included Adam Clay Brown of Flint (6-0). Beneteau, who resides in populated w ith a lot of guys, Stevenson coach Scott Shaw still couldn’t get it done. But (Franklin), shot put (53-6); T h e re w ill b e 2 4 fig h ts , Westland, has a strong back­ b u t in a cage it ’s a lo t d iffe r­ said. “O bviously, w e h a d a lo t I don’t think we could have Trevor VanAsselt (South normally three, three-minute ground in competitive m artial ent. A lot of people don’t take more kids set personal bests done anything better. W e gave Lyon), discus (140-0); A l ro u n d s w ith th e exception arts. He attended Detroit it seriously. M y skills are well in a number of events and won it the best shot that we could.” Myers (Northville), high jump of the Laramie-Brown bout, Western International and developed. You can’t party, you three of four relays - we’re real Meanwhile, Canton coach (6-5); Carl Rayford (Churchill), which is scheduled for five Inkster Cherry H ill schools. have to be 100 percent dedi­ happy with. We had a fresh­ Bob Richardson hopes to par- pole vault (12-11); Ed Clifton rounds. “I’ve competed in multiple cated to the sport.” man (Danny Pocalujka) place lay his team’s third-place con­ (Northville), 800 (1:57.88); “I t ’s th e sam e ru le s as disciplines that lead up to Murray, meanwhile, plans to (sixth) in the discus. He threw ference showing into another and Jose Amado (Salem), 300 M M A with the exception M M A fighting — kick box­ attend Wayne State University a 127-2 - his personal best good performance next Friday hurdles (41.32). of no elbow strikes,” Browe ing, Brazlilian Jiu-Jitsu and in the fall. He currently works ever. He threw well in the shot, a t th e re g io n a l. said. “Everything is con­ grappling,” Beneteau said. “I at Best Buy in.between train­ too, - 41-4.5 - even though he “W e h a d a lo t o f P.R .’s a n d [email protected] 1 (313) 222-6851 trolled. W e do the whole nine also competed as an M M A ing sessions. yards and it’s monitored like fighter. I’ve been teaching and Murray, a 2005 Churchill UFC (Ultimate Fighting coaching fighters for about six alum, is dabbling iii the sport Championship).” years. I’ve been in m artial arts as an M M A fighter, but is not BOYS TRACK RESULTS Also on the card is former fo r a b o u t 10 years. M y c u rre n t sure w h e re i t w ill le a d h im . Livonia Churchill High grad fight team has 16 members, “I wrestled and started in KLAA KENSINGTON CONFERENCE 52.15; 4. Audi Bolden (Novi), 52.66; 5. Ryan 2 00:1. Kelly (C'ville), 22.9; 2. Williams (RT), BOYS TRACKS FIELD MEET Flanagan (N'ville), 52.66; 6. Joe Remstad (SL),. 23.9; 3. Vostek (RT), 24.4.’ Jameson Murray, who w ill which is the largest team in Jiu -J its u ,” M u rra y said. “In May 13 at Livonia Churchill 53.41: 7. Dane Foster (WJG), 53.48; 8. Dan Adsit 4 00 :1. E. Wilson (RT), 54.7; 2. Myers (C’ville), take his 4-0 record against this area. W e have an 80 per­ 20081 decided to do it. The TEAM STANDINGS: 1. Novi, 140 points; 2. (Salem), 53.82. 56.51:3. Gardner-Harris(RT), 1:02.7. ■ Livonia Stevenson, 104; 3. Canton, 80.5; 4. (tie) 800:1. Ed Clifton (N'ville), 1:57.88 (meet 8 00:1. Chavis Dooley (C’ville), 2:12.0; 2. A. J. Hall, a 2006 Dearborn cent win ratio, which is the key is being well-rounded. Livonia Franklin and Livonia Churchill, 57 each; record); 2. Matt Williams (LS), 2:00.42; 3. Ryan Kimani Dooley (C'ville), 2:14.0; 3. Jackson (RT), Edsel Ford High grad with highest in the state according You’ve got to be able to strike 6. Salem, 52; 7. Northville, 48; 8. South Lyon, 43; Wise (LC), 2:01.66; 4. Dave Koponen (LS), 2:01.81; 2:29.0. a 5-2 m ark in a 170-pound to most of the promoters I talk and grapple. 9. Westland John Glenn, 36; 10. Plymouth, 32; 11. 5. Zach Masserant (Novi), 2:01.99; 6. Adam 1,600:1. Jackson (RT), 5:01.0; 2. Alec Jones South Lyon East, 7; 8. Wayne Memorial, 6.5. Chludzinski (LS), 2:02.25; 7. Tyler Winningham (RT), 5:03.0; 3. Joey Walker (C’ville), 5:07.0. bout. H all trains out of PKSA to .” “I t ’s ju s t th e b est c o m p e ti­ FINAL EVENT RESULTS (Canton), 2:02.89; 8. Evan Johnson (P), 2:04.81. 3,200:1. Walker (C'ville), 111:57.0; 2. David Karate in Dearborn. Laramie, who pushed the tion. You get to go one-on-one. Shot put: 1. Adam Clay (LF), 53 feet, 6 1,600:1. Joe Schubring (Novi), 4:25.29 Gibson (C'ville), 12:44.0; 3. Brendan Groves inches; 2. Jon Aneed (LS), 49-6; 3. Jay Woolfork (meet record); 2. Thomas Windle (LC), 4:28.17; (C'ville), 12:45.0. B o th h a v e p re p w re s tlin g You get to test your skills. It’s lim it as an 285-pound A ll- (LF), 48-6; 4. Blake Padgett (LC), 47-11.5; 5. Dan 3. Brett Giampa (Novi), 4:30.87; 4. Joe Urso 400 relay: 1. Clarenceville (Hogan, Jalen backgrounds. Observer wrestler at Canton, fun and I’m having a blast, Carrigan (Salem), 43-11.5; 6. Barry Banks (WM), ; (LS), 4:31.5; 5. Jacob Colley (LS), 4:38.74; 6. Bryant, Moses Hobson, Kelly), 44.0; 2. Thurston, “I ’ve been coaching Jamie had aspirations to play football and it’s a thrill doing it when 43-9; 7. Alex Marsh (Canton), 42-10; 8. Kevin 1 Chludzinski (LS), 4:38.77; 7. Blake Yard (SL), . 45.0; 800 relay: 1. Clarenceville (Hogan, Pasquale (Novi), 42-10. 4:39.07; 8. Bradon Conley (Canton), 4:45.39. Jalen Bryant, Moses Hobson, Kelly), 1:33.0; (Murray) for about three at Wayne State, but his aca­ there’s 4,000 people. Discus: 1. Trevor VanAsselt (SL), 140-0; 2. 3,200:1. Schubring (Novi), 10:00.17; 2. Chad 2. Thurston, 1:34.0; 1,600 relay: 1. Thurton, years and I’ve been coach­ demic credits didn’t transfer “I m ig h t do one p ro fig h t. I Ryan Hall (LC), 138-8; 3. Aneed (LS), 135-9; 4. Cini (N'ville), 10:02.29; 3. Windle (LC), 10:03.3; 4. 3:44.0; 2. Clarenceville, 3:45.0; 3,200 relay: Woolfork (LF), 132-7; 6. Danny Pocalujka (LS), Giampa (Novi), 10:04.76; 5. Derek Gielarowski 1. Clarenceville (Jones, Gibson, K. Dooley, C. ing Donnie (Laramie) for a fte r sp en d in g a re d -s h irt don’t know if I’ll make a career 127-2; 6. Paulin Chateau (LC), 125-9; 7. Ben (P), 10:05.38; 6. Austin Jones (LF), 10:06.49; Dooley), 9:03.0; 2. Thurston, 10:41.0. ab o u t six m p n th s,” said Jam es season w h ile ta k in g classes at o f it.” Poirier (Canton), 120-5; 8. Dan Carrigan (Salem), 7. Yard (SL), 10:08.31; 8. Stephen Fenech (LS), Clarenceville's dual meet record: 4-3 Beneteau, owner, coach and Schoolcraft College. Another matchup to watch 118-7. 10:18.34. overall. ' " High jump: 1; Al Myers (N'ville), 6-5; 2. 400 relay: 1. Novi, 44.06; 2. Canton, 44.71; WESTLAND JOHN GLENN 71 trainer at Stars and Strikes “I was sitting in my football is a 170-pound bout between Ben Spreitzer (Canton), 6-4; 3. Derek Cingel 3. John Glenn, 44.83; 4. Stevenson, 44.84; 5. PLYMOUTH 66 in Garden City. “They have te c h class w ith (h ig h school former Westland John Glenn (Novi), 6-1; 4. Jake Sexton (SL), 6-0; 5: Anthony - Franklin, 45.1; 6. South Lyon, 45.56; 7. Salem, May 10 at Plymouth Johnson (WJG), 6-0; 6. Matt Schacht (Canton), 46.48; 8. Churchill, 46.95. in c re d ib le w o rk e th ic, T h e y ’re teammate) Kyle Price and I wrestler and football lineback­ Shot put: 1. Cameron Orr (WJG), 36 feet, 7 5-11; 7. Scott Brewer (LS), 5-9; 8. Nick Dyer (SL), 800 relay: 1. Stevenson (Kenning inches; 2. Ainsworth Orr (WJG), 34-5; 3. Brandon 5-9. nonstop athletes. I can barely ■ told him that if football doesn’t er Scott Brown (8-2) against Britchford, Williams, Shareef, Adam Duncan), Ogdon (WJG). 34-4. Long jump: 1. Nick Alaniva (Canton), 21-0.5; keep th e m o u t o f th e g ym . work out, I want to start fight­ Andre Patterson (4-0) of Flint. 1:31.14; 2. Novi, 1:31.75:3. Franklin, 1:32.2; 4. Discus: 1. A. Orr (JWG), 109-0; 2. Ogdon 2, Connor Daly (Novi), 20-0.25; 3. Alex Lambi South Lyon, 1:35.32; 5. (tie) Canton and Wayne, (WJG), 107-9; 3. William Harrington (P), 98-1. T h e y ’re b o th in g re a t shape a ll ing,” said L a ra m ie , n o w 2 2 . “I “W e ’re lo o k in g to g et 2 ,0 0 0 (SLE), 19-11.25; 4. Angelo D'Orazio (LS), 19-8; 5. 1:37.71 each; 7. Northville, 1:38.48; 8. ChurchiJI, High jump: 1. Kelly Maxwell (WJG), 5-¾ 2. the time. They’re extremely w a tc h e d th e firs t th re e U F C s inside the ice arena,” Browe Nick Poduika (LS), 199-3.25; 6. All Tah (Novi), 1:39.86.' - Deonte Austin (WJG), 5-6; 3. Dane Foster (WJG), 19-2.25; 7. Joe Remstad (SL), 18-9.5; 8. Andy Bihn 1,600 relay: 1. Stevenson (Williams, 5-6. focused and dedicated. A word with my dad and I thought I’d said. (P), 18-8. Chludzinski, Matt Garon), 3:29.87; 2. Canton, long jump: 1. Maxwell (WJG), 19-1.5; 2. Andy th a t w o u ld f it th e m b o th is be good at it. Tickets are $25 (general Pole vault: 1. Carl Rayford (LC), 12-11; 2. 3:29.98; 3. South Lyon, 3:33.75; 4. Northville,. Bihn (P), 18-7.5; 3. Austin (WJG), 18-75. Alaniva (Canton), 12-8; 3. Bihn (P), 12-8; 4. Chadd 3:34.45; 5. Novi, 3:35.02; 6. John Glenn, 3:36.72; determination. “I t ’s good c o m p e titio n . I love admission), $30 (arena floor Pole vault: 1. Bihn (P). 12-6; 2. Brenton Zuzo Chisholm (LF), 12-5; 5. Brenton Zuzo (P), 11-1; 6. 7. Plymouth, 3:38.83; 8. Franklin, 3:41.56. (P), 12-0; 3. Teasdale (P), 10-6. “Both have the potential it. It’s a lot like wrestling.” seating) or $40 (YIP cage Andrew Wiilmer (Salem), 11-1; 7. Alex Ryktarsyk 3,200 relay: 1, Stevenson (Williams, 110-meter hurdles: 1. Maxwell (WJG), 15.4 to b e p rofessio nal fig h ters. L a ra m ie , n o w a s tre a m ­ side). (LC), 11-11; 8. Brent Parzuchowski (SLE), 11-5. Chludzinski, Urso, Shareef), 8:13.05 (meet seconds; 2. Daniel Edgerton (P), 16.7; 3. Doug 110-meter hurdles: 1. Derek Kim (Novi), record); 2. Plymouth, 8:15.02; 3. Northville, Deykes (P), 16.9. D o n n ie w ill b e a p rofessional lined 6-foot-2,237 pounds, Weigh-ins w ill be 6 p.m. 15.17; 2. Lance Lilia (Novi), 15.55; 3. Jose Amado 8:19.88; 4. Novi, 8:22.94; 5. Churchill, 8;22;97; 300 hurdles: 1. Deykes (P), 42.1; 2. Rico Cole fighter starting in July. This is works a side job weekends at Friday, M ay 20, at one of the (Salem), 15.74; 4. Kelly Maxwell (WJG), 15.86; 5. 6. Franklin, 8:26.75; 7. Canton, 8:31.98; 8. John (WJG), 24.7; 3. Maxwell (WJG), 44.7. Davanta Beal-Greer (Novi), 16.04; 6. Tom Brokaw h is la s t fig h t as a n a m a te u r. the W hite Rhino in Redford, card’s m ain sponsors, Albert’s Glenn, 8:42.83. ' 100 dash: 1. Stefon Anthony (WJG), 11.1; 2. (LF), 16.17; 7. Daniel Edgerton (P), 16.86; 8, Dion BOYS DUAL MEET RESULTS “Jamie is an extremely tal­ but he wants to make M M A a on the Alley Bar and Grill, William Askew II (P), 11.3; 3. Cole (WJG), 11.5. Walker (Salem), 16.88. LIVONIA CLARENCEVILLE 72 200:1. Askew (P), 22.9; 2. Marcus Beeman ented individual that I hope to full-tim e career. His first pro­ located at Ford and Middlebelt 300 tiurdles: 1, JoSe Amado (Salem), 41.32; REDFORDTHURSTON 54 (WJG). 24.7; 3. C. Orr (WJG), 24.8. 2. Lilia (Novi), 41.5; 3. Rico Cole (WJG), 41.74; 4. May 12 at Thurston see go p ro . H e ’s ju s t h a v in g fu n fessional bout is scheduled for roads, in Garden City. 4 00 :1. Foster (WJG), 52.6; 2. Lucas Bunting Jeremy Kozler (LS), 43.26; 5. Joe Mims (LS), Shot put: 1. Ryles CRT), 48 feet, 5 inches; (P), 53.4; 3. Stephen Balaze (P), 54.1. 43.29; 6. Zach Zoltowski (LC), 43.8; 7. Charles with it right now. He hasn’t July in North Carolina. Tickets are available at the 2. DeOndre Hogan (C'ville), 48-4.25; 3. Cothren 800:1. Evan Johnson (P), 2:05.8; 2. Max decided if he really wants to do “This is my last amateur • Wayne Community Center. May (N’ville), 43.8; 8. Andrew Schanne (N'ville), (RT). 44-0. Rogowski (P), 2:07.3; 3. Balaze (P), 2:09.0. ' 43.95. Discus: 1. Tony Giordano (C’ville), 123-2; 2. this as a career path. Once he fight and I want to go pro For more information, call 1,600:1. Joe Porcari (P), 4:45.4; 2. Brandon 100 dash: 1. Ryan Jones (Canton), 11.19; 2. Shawn Cummings (C’ville), 108-4; 3. Torence Dalton (P), 4:46.4; 3. Nick Eiben (P), 4:49.9. DeAndre Fordham-Johns (Novi), 11.36; 3. Ryan (RT), 99-0. gets back in there it reminds so I can help out me and my (734) 363-0022. 3,200:1. Derek Gielarowski'(P), 10:22.5; 2. Hurt (LF), 11.45; 4. Stefon Anthony (WJG), 11.56; High jump: 1. Andrews (RT), 5-6; 2. Johnson h im h o w m u c h fu n it is, an d family,” Laram ie said. “The Liam Cardenas (P), 10:43.9; 3. Dalton (P), 10:44.4. 5. Cole (WJG), 11.67; 6. Jordan Love (Novi), 11.73; ■ (RT), 5-6. 400 relay: 1. John Glenn, 45.8; 2. Plymouth, bemonsihometownlife.com | (313) 222-6851 it w ill kick his killer instinct average age of an M M A (pro) 7. William Askew II, 11.74; 8. Joel Shekell (SL), Long jump: 1. E. Wilson (RT), 21-8; 2. Adrian 49.5; 800 relay: 1. John Glenn, 1:35.0; 2. 11.95. Myers (C'ville). 20-5; 3. G: Wilson (RT), 19-5.25. Plymouth, 1:36.7; 1600 relay: 1. John Glenn, 200: 1. Dan Martin (Salem), 22.62:2. Mike 110-meter hurdles: 1. Bartlett (RT), 17.02; 2. 3:36.1; 2. Plymouth, 3:36.9; 3200 relay: 1. Jocz (Novi), 22.72; 3. Kim (Novi), 22.9; 4. Kevin Sam Brown (C'ville), 17.65. Plymouth (Gielarowski, Rogowski, Balaze, Buford (Canton), 23.07; 5. Thomas Crawford 300 hurdles: 1. Brown (C'ville), 42,08; 2. Noble), 8:38.4; 2. John Glenn, 8:42.7. (Salem), 23.26; 6. Ian Herman (SL), 23.28; 7. Grey (RT), 45.42; 3. Kendall Westley (C'ville), Ladywood (9-1-6,4-1-5) and host Dual meet records: John Glenn, 2-3 Askew II (P), 23.63; 8. Adam Wheeler (LS), 23.93. 47.7. overall, 2-3 KLAA South Division; Plymouth, 1-4 PANTHERS and defender Ryan Elequin, Farmington Hills Mercy (4-3-5,3-3- 400:1. Martin (Salem), 49.23 (meet record); 100 dash: 1. Kassius Kelly (C'ville), 11.07; 2. overall., 1-4 KLAA South. 2. Buford (Canton), 51.18; 3. Zaid Shareef (LS), Williams (RT), 11.56; 3. Johnson (RT), 11.65. FROM PAGE Bt w h o tends goals in m ost gam es. 3) played to a scoreless draw. LUTH. WESTLAND 6, KENSINGTON WDS. Maddie Reed, who made two 8: Lutheran HighWestland (6-2-1) saves, notched her eighth shutout second half, the kids gave up scored six unanswered goals in the of the season for Ladywood, which THE WEEK AHEAD second half Friday to beat visiting clinched second place and will face on b alls a n d s ta rte d w a lk in g ,” Howell Kensington Woods in a non­ Pontiac Notre Dame Prep in the Moody said. “They weren’t hus­ conference match. league semifinals (date and time to PREP BASEBALL Clarenceville at Cranbrook, 4:30 p.m. MIAC Jamboree at Luth. Westland, 4:30 p.m. tlin g as m u ch as th e y w ere in Taylor Wiemer notched a hat trick be determined). Monday, May 16 Thursday, May 19 Friday, May 20 the first half.” and two assists to lead the Warriors. Meanwhile, Alex Gorcyca had six Churchill at Northville, 4 p.m. Edsel Ford at Stevenson. 4 p.m. (MHSAA Regionals) R U ju m p e d in fro n t 10 m in ­ Franklin at Stevenson, 4 p.m. John Glenn at Clarenceville, 4:30 p.m. Division 1 at Canton, 10 a.m. Rhianna Francis also had two stops for the Marlins. John Glenn at Novi, 4 p.m. - Huron Valley at Inter-City, 4:30 p.m. Division 2 at Ladywood, noon. utes in to th e contest th a n k s goals and one assist, while Beth “Just another game where we Wayne at Salem, 4 p.m. Friday, May 20 Saturday, May 21 to a great individual effort Cross chipped in with a goal and control play and don’t score any - Tuesday, May 17 W.L. Western at Churchill, 4 p.m. Div. 3 at New Haven, 10 a.m. assist. Rachel Rilett also drew an goals,” said Ladywood coach Ken Parkway at Luth. Westland, 4:30 p.m. Franklin at Farmington Inv., 4 p.m. , Div. 4 at Luth. Westland, 10 a.m. by freshman forward Jordan Franklin Road at Huron Valley, 4:30 p.m. Clarenceville at Crestwood, 4:30 p.m. GIRLS TENNIS C h apoton, w h o zip p ed a n unas­ assist. Shingledecker, whose team is Wednesday, May 18 Saturday, May 21 Friday, May 20 unbeaten in 15 games. “On the p lu s, - Churchill at Canton (2), 4 p.m. John Glenn at A.A. Skyline (2), noon. (MHSAA Regionals) sisted goal into the back of the Goalkeeper Angela Morrison made seven saves in the shutout. side, our team defense was good. We • Franklin at John Glenn (2), 4 p.m. W.L: Northern Invitational, TBA. " Division 1 at Woodhaven, 8:30 a.m. net. LUTH. WESTLAND I, PARKWAY 1: Taylor limited them to two shots and both Stevenson at S i. East (2), 4 p.m. (Public Schools of Livonia Division 1 at Novi-, 9 a.m. “Jordan was probably our Plymouth at Wayne (2), 4 p.m. Tournament at Ford Field) Division 3 at Grosse lie, 9 a.m, Wiemer tallied both goals Thursday were from over 25 yards out.” Luth. North at Clarenceville, 4:30 p.m. Franklin vs. Churchill, 10 a.m. BOYS GOLF m ost dangerous p layer on th e as Lutheran H igh Westland (5-2-1, LUTH. WESTLAND 3, BAPTIST PARK 2: Thursday, May 19 Stevenson vs. Clarenceville, noon. Monday, May 16 field all day,” R U coach Joe 4-1) earned a Michigan Independent Angela Morrison tallied a pair of . Luth. Westland at Inter-City (2), 4 p.m. Consolation game at Franklin, 2 p.m. Franklin vs. Churchill Knoerl said. “She has great John Glenn at Clarenceville, 4:30 p.m. Championship game, 2 p.m. at Whispering Willows G.C., 3 p.m. Athletic Conference Red Division unassisted goals Tuesday as host Friday, May 20 GIRLS SOCCER John Glenn vs. Canton speed, great acceleration. Once victory at Sterling Heights Parkway Lutheran High Westland (4-3-1,3- W.L. Western at Churchill, 4 p.m. Monday, May 16 at Hilltop G.C.,.3 p.m. she starts to combine those Christian. 1-1 M IA C Red) turned back Taylor Clarenceville at Crestwood, 4:30 p.m. S'field Christian at Clarenceville, 6 p.m. Wayne vs. Plymouth Wiemer’s first goal came in the Baptist Park Christian (0-3 M IAC Saturday, May 21 Tuesday, May 17 at Fox Hills G.C., 3 p.m. skills w ith some elusive, techni­ John Glenn at A.A. Skyline (2), noon. Plymouth at Wayne, 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 17 cal skills, she’s going to make a opening half unassisted followed by a Red). (Livonia City Tourney at Ford Field) Clarenceville at Cranbrook, 4:30 p.m. Livonia City-Invitational direct free kick in the second half. Taylor Wiemer also scored an Stevenson vs. Clarenceville, 10 a.m. lo t o f noise in o u r league.” Franklin at Churchill, 7 p.m. at Fox Creek G.C., 3:15 p.m. LUTHERAN N'WEST 4, CLARENCEVILLE unassisted goal for the Warriors. Churchill vs. Franklin, noon. Northville at Stevenson, 7 p.m. Huron Valley vs. Henry Ford Academy The Trojans drew even later 0: Kallie Washburn had a goal and Carissa Thompson scored both Consolation at Franklin, 2 p.m. John Glenn at Canton, 7 p.m. at Idyl Wyld G.C., 3:30 p.m. in the half when Sadie Zachos Championship final, 2 p.m. (Catholic League Semifinals) Wednesday, May 18 assist Wednesday as host Rochester goals for Baptist Park. GIRLS SOFTBALL Ladywood at Notre Dame Prep, 7 p.m. Churchill vs. John Glenn crashed hard on a rebound of Hills Lutheran Northwest blanked Goalkeeper Claire Oppenlander, Monday, May 16 Thursday, May 19 •* at Fellows Creek G.C, 3 p.m. an Ashley Murphy free kick Livonia Clarenceville (4-8). making her first start, stopped 13 Churchill at Northville, 4 p.m. Plymouth at John Glenn, 4 p.m. Franklin vs. Wayne and one-timed a shot past Franklin at Stevenson, 4 p.m/ Churchill at Wayne, 7 p.m. at Gateway G.C., 3 p.m. Lexi Stroeters, Haylee Luedtke shots for Lutheran Westland. John Glenn at Novi, 4 p.m. Franklin at Canton, 7 p.m. Stevenson vs.S.L. East Panthers goalkeeper Katy and Abigail Rynearson also tallied PLY. CHRISTIAN 7, CLARENCEVILLE 1: Wayne at Salem, 4 p.m. Stevensonat South Lyon, 7 p.m. at Fox Creek G.C., 3 p.m, R obinson. goals for the Mustangs, who led 2-0 Emily Gerulis tallied a pair of goals Tuesday, May 17 Friday, May 20 Saturday, May 21 at intermission. Monday as Plymouth Christian Oak. Christian at Luth. Westland, 4:30 p.m. Ferndale at John Glenn, 5 p.m, MIAC Championship, TBA. Robinson came up huge for Franklin Road at Huron Valley, 4:30 p.m. . W.L. Western at Churchill, 5:30 p.m. GIRLS LACROSSE Academy rolled to a nonconference the victors on numerous occa­ Brianna Turri-Cesarz started in Wednesday, May 18 Wayne at Clarenceville, 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 17 goal for the Trojans before being . win over Livonia Clarenceville (4-7). sions in the second half, espe­ Churchill at Canton (2), 4 p.m. Stevenson at Rochester, 7 p.m. Ladywood at Tecumseh, 7 p.m. relieved in the second half by Megan The Trojans, who trailed 3-0 at Franklin at John Glenn (2), 4 p.m. BOYS & GIRLS TRACK & FIELD TBA - time to be announced. cially w ith 10:22 left when she Strachan, who made five of seven intermission, got a second-half goal Stevenson at S.L. East (2), 4 p.m. ' Tuesday, May 17 Plymouth at Wayne (2), 4 p.m. A.A. Skyline at Clarenceville, 4:30 p.m. corralled a low laser off the foot saves. from Mary Zhen. of Kayla Zawol. Defender Monika Franko also Clarenceville coach Amanda Knoerl praised the efforts of stood out for Clarenceville. Moody also singled out the offen­ iif ilF ilf f F midfielder Lindsey Gehlhausen LADYWOOD 0, MERCY 0: In a Catholic sive play of Ashley Murphy and the (“She brin g s it every gam e”) League match Tuesday, Livonia defensive effort of Amal Musleh. DUAL MATCH RESULTS ■ Thompson, 40; Justin Bauer, 42; Steven KirsctC (medalist); Gavin Garris, 39; Travis TubbS and LIVONIA CHURCHILL 158 45; Jimmy May,47; Mark Thompson, 49. Kyle Koenler, 40 each; Zach Deline, 42; Derek WAYNE MEMORIAL 187 Dual match recordsrJohn Glenn, 2-4 Knauss, 46. , - . May 12 at Gateway G.C. overall, 2-4 KLAA South Division; Plymouth, 3-1 Stevenson scorers: Adam.Giordano and Churchill scorers: Nick Proben. 38 overall, 3-1 KLAA South. Cam Tetrault, 41 each; Nick Barr and Nick GIRLS TENNIS RESULTS (medalist); Andrew loanou, 39; Chris Theile, UVONIA CHURCHILL 158 Marsh, 42 each; Dante Cicchelli, 46; Tyler 40; Zach Colosimo, 41; Kevin Louwers and Aiex WAYNE MEMORIAL 183 Jarosz.47. Estes, 42 each. May 11 at Whispering Willows G.C. Dual match records: South Lyon, 3-3 DUAL MATCH RESULTS Rose, 6-3,6-1; No. 3: Mariah Tesarz-Andrea 6-2,7-5; No. 3: Nhu Do (GC) def. Natallie Wayne scorers: Zach Williamson, 42; Churchill scorers: Ben Proben, 38 overall, 3-3 KLAA Central Division; Stevenson, LIVONIA STEVENSON 6 Haidar (P) def. Kelsey Futrell-Lauren Mays, 6-1,5-7,6-3; No. 4: Kelsey Sitarski (LF) Jarret Williamson, 44; Corey Robbins, 50; Mike (medalist); Cory Dare, 39; Doug Simpson, 40; 2-4 overall, 2-4 KLAA Central. PLYMOUTH 3 Arsenault, 6-1,7-6; No. 4: Laura Shureb- def. Ashley Gemyend, 6-2,6-0. * Smith, 51; Shane Schooley, 53; Chris Schmidt, ■ Dominic DiLisi and Ryan Carpenter, 41 each; LIVONIA FRANKLIN 168 May 12 at Plymouth Melina Canzano (LS) def. Molly Hudgins- No. 1 doubles: Ann Silski-Jackie Pummill disqualied. Evan Fargo, 50. CANTON 177 No. 1 singles: No. 5: Aimee Moccia (LS) Laura Schmid, 6-4,7-6; Lauren (GC) def. Sarah Noffze-Jackie Horsell, 6;2,7- Dual match records: Churchill, 5-1 overall, Wayne scorers: Zach Williamson, 40; May 11 at Idyl Wyld G.C. defeated Lindsay Stemberger, 6-1,6-1; No. Prochazka-Ellie Anderson (P) def. Jenny 5; No. 2: Emily Davis-Vanessa Hardrick (GC) '5-1 KLAA South Division; Wayne, 0-6 overall, Corey Robbins, 45; Jarret Williamson, 48; Franklin scorers: Drake Hermann 39 2: Laura Gumpper (LS) def. Sarah Mitchell, Cami-Caroline Hay, 7-5,7-5. def. Bria Tiller-Nicole Jarecki, 6-3,6-2; No. 0-6 KLAA South. Austin St. Peter, 50; Shane Schooley, 51; Chris (medalist); Colin Chisholm 42; Doug Nagy 42; 6-1,6-0; No. 3: Ashley Benvenuti (LS) def. Dual math records: Stevenson, 6-7 3: Renee Kozakowski-Sarah Godzinski (LF) WESTLAND JOHN GLENN 159 Schmidt, 56. Brandon Kozyn 45; Pat Stephenson 47; Jon Kirthi Duraiswamy, 6-3,6-1; No. 4: Marlowe overall; Plymouth, 6-4 overall. def. Kelsey Reamer-Mariah Diaz, 7-6 (7-3), 6- PLYMOUTH 168 Dual match records: Churchill, 4-1 overall, Holmes 48. Susselman (P) def. Melissa Martinez, 4-1 LIVONIA FRANKLIN 4 3; No. 4: Sarah Holt-Jessica Klieber (GC) def. May 11 at Fellows Creek (West) 4-1 KLAA South Division; Wayne, 0-4 overall, Canton scorers: Josh Maxam and Marty (retired). GARDEN CITY 4 Jamie Buchanczenko-Kayla Buchanczenko, John Glenn scorers: Josh Duprie, 34 0-4 KLAA South. Peck, 43 each; Brent Perry, 44; Frank No. 1 doubles: Lexie Ranski-Kathryn May 12 at Franklin 6-2,6-7,7-6. (medalist; school record round, 11 putts); Nick SOUTH LYON 157 . Parzynski, 47; Alex Champagne, 48; Justin No. 1 singles: Franklin's dual match record: Malkowski (LS) def. Britta Swanson-Kayla Carolyn McCullen (LF) 3-7-1 Doupe' and Conner Monroe, 41 each; Mitch LIVONIA STEVENSON 166 Legel, 50. Griffey, 7-6,6-4; No. 2: Taylor Tinham-Maiko No. 2: defeated Christina Dork, 6-0,6-1; overall. Dean, 43; Brian Fawley, 44; Tim Moran, 45. May 11 at Coyote G.C. Dual match records: Franklin, 4-2 overall, Ruetimann (LS) def. Lulia Fratila-Brittany Jenny Pagador (LF) def. Brianna Yankasky, Plymouth scorers: Josh Heinze, 39; Eric South Lyon scorers: Pat Carroll, 38 4-2 KLAA South. 84 < W L ) ■ Observer & Eccentric | Sunday, May 15,2011 LOCAL SPORTS online at hometownlife.com

mark followed by Lauren Favazza’s goal from FRANKLIN 4, JOHN GLENN 0: O n Thursday, Liz 2.75 inches. Rachel Blackney just two minutes later. Elliot scored her first varsity goal on Senior Klein also captured the high Night as host Livonia Franklin (5-7-1,4-3-1) Szado scored the next three including an ju m p , w h ile F ra n k lin te a m m a te s SOCCER blanked Westland John Glenn (5-8,2-6) in a . unassisted goal followed by assists from Kelly GIRLS Megan McPherson (first, 3,200 FROM PAGE B1 K L A A South Division match. Twigg and Blackney. FROM PAGE 81 Other Franklin goals came from Ally Mesa Kelsey Rothermel added a penalty kick in run), Meghan Lark (second, pole we hope it carries some weight in the (penalty kick), senior Chelsea Williams and the 6lst minute. vault) and Kelly O’Brien (third, 100 state tournament. Jessica Maurer. Lexi Gagleard tallied Glenn’s lone goal off Novi’s excellent depth certainly hurdles) also scored key points. “W e started the first half with Other assists went to freshman Michelle a direct free kick from 19 yards out at 44:31. p layed a fa c to r in th e firs t-p la c e f in ­ “I am very proud of how we fin­ more players on the attack W e went Hiyo and Mesa. FRANKLIN 8, WAYNE 0: O n M onday, fresh­ ish. ished today,” Franklin coach Dave man Shannon Murphy and senior Chelsea back to our original system and they Goalkeeper Alexis Smith made seven saves “I ’m v e ry fo rtu n a te to have a good Bjorklund said. “W e lost some close Williams each tallied two goals as host (Plymouth) ended up scoring a goal. to post the shutout. group of core girls that are a good dual meets during the season, but to NOVI 4, STEVENSON 0: Three first-half goals Livonia Franklin (4-6-1,3-3-1) took 50 min­ Kaylie Secord (Churchill’s goalkeeper) group of sprinters, (a) good group of finish third in the KLAA meet is a Thursday propelled K LA A Central Division utes to mercy Wayne Memorial (1-10,0-7). got a hand on it, but it was deflected. hurdlers,” Novi coach Marsha Reid great accomplishment by our girls.” leader Novi (10-0-1,7-0-1) to a victory over Ally Mesa added a goal and three assists, She was our best player tonight.” Livonia Stevenson (4-6-2,2-4-2). while Jessica Maurer chipped in with a goal said. “W e ’re ab le to ta k e th a t a n d As for the Rockets, who won the CHURCHILL 5, FAItMINCTON 2: Senior Sarah Nicki Caruso opened the scoring with a and two assists. add that to some solid distance per­ KLAA South Division with a 4-0-1 Bauman scored two goals and added an rebound tap-in after Stevenson goalkeeper Natalie Desautel also scored for the formances and field events. record, they scored in a lot of events assist Friday as Livonia Churchill (7-4-2) Caite Marchione made the initial save on a Patriots, who led 5-0 at halftime. “A ll yo u n eed is a little b it o f every and largely overcame having some bounced back with a non-league win over the shot from the 18-yard box. Makenzie Meyers’ goal 10 minutes into the event to kind of push it out there key members of relays on the side­ host Falcons (2-4-4). Natalie Krygier scored in the 23rd min­ second half ended the game. and everything.” lin es. Kayla Szado, Rachel Blackney and Alexa Franklin goalkeepers Alexis Smith (first ute to make it 2-0 and Erin Dircks dribbled Sparking Novi were Kelly “O ur relays were a little banged Vakratsis also scored for the Chargers, who half) and Andrea Schweitzer (second half) through five Stevenson defenders for Novi’s McCloskey and Jasmine W ard, who up today, but they still ran pretty led 3-0 at halftime. third goal in the 38th minute. combined for the shutout. each set conference meet records. well,” Glenn coach James Fitzgerald Freshman Kelsey Parrinello chpped in Three minutes into the second half, Jessica STEVENSON 3, S.LY0N EAST O: In a K L A A McCloskey recorded hers in the 100 said. “I f we d o w h a t w e d id today, with two assists. Jarvis got on the end of a corner kick and Central Division match Monday, host Livonia Melissa Kucukarslan and Maggie Nelson headed in the fourth and final goal for the Stevenson (4-5-2,2-3-2) earned the shutout hurdles w ith a m ark of 15.42, while but keep everybody healthy, then scored for Farmington. Wildcats. over South Lyon East (6-6,1-6). W ard captured the 200 dash with a we’ll be in good shape.” Kaylie Secord started in goal for Chargers Michelle Krawczyk played the second half Stevenson goals came from Kaitlyn record time o f25.55. John Glenn scored 2-3 in both before being relieved in the second halfby in goal for Stevenson. Reamer, fourth minute (off a cross from The Patriots trailed Glenn for throwing events and other solid Chelsea Manasian. CHURCHILL 6, JOHN GLENN t On Wednesday, Shannon Black); Krista Kane, 60th min­ much of the day, but grabbed third efforts were turned in by Joslyn GARDEN CITY 2, FRANKLIN 0: Goals by Sadie Kayla Szado scored three goals as Livonia ute (one-timer from Carlin O’Malley); and place after the final field events Massey (third, long jump, 16-6.25), Crunk and Shannon Melvin proved to be Allison Corp, 72nd minute (a volley off a long Churchill (6-3-2,5-1-1) moved into first place w e re ta b u la te d . Kirsten Smith (fourth, 100 hurdles, enough Friday as the host Cougars (7-0- throw-in from Samantha Caves). in the KLAA’s South Division with a win over Franklin long jumper Pia Klein, a 16.32) and Kayla Jones (third, 200 4) remaining unbeaten against Livonia visiting Westland John Glenn (5-7,2-5). Keepers Michelle Krawczyk and Caite German exchange student, had a lot dash, 26.87). Franklin (5-8-1) in a non-league match. Churchill led 4-0 at halftime as Melissa Marchione combined for four saves and the Goalkeeper Kasey Bunio posted the shut­ Bird’s scored unassisted at the 28-minute shutout in goal. to do w ith that, she set a new meet out for Garden City. record w ith a distance of 17 fe e t, tsmithihom etownlife.com | ¢313) 222-2637

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The Michigan Philharmonic - formerly the Plymouth Symphony - will be busy this summer. • 6-7 p.m. Saturday, June 18, at Liberty Fest, in the Heritage Park amphitheater, 1010 S. Canton Center Road, Canton. Free admission • 8-9 p.m. Friday, June 24, at Kensington Metropark, 2240 W. Buno, Milford. Free concert with $5 per vehicle park entry permit. • 7:30-8:30 p.m., Saturday, July 2, Kellogg Park in downtown Plymouth with “An American. Salute" pops concert. Free admission • 11 a.m. to noon, Saturday, July 23, at the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores. The concert is a part of Fairy Tale Day festivities at the mansion. See www.fordhouse.org for advance ticket purchase. • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, July 31, at Concours d'Elegance at the Inn at St. John, 44045 Five Mile, Plymouth. General admission to the Concours is $25: VIP tickets are $125. Visit concour- susa.org Here’s a glimpse of Don Soenen in his souped up garage. See more of his cars and collectibles during the Michigan Philharmonic Spring Home Tour, May 21- 2 2 . SPRIN6 HOME TOUR

Friends of the Michigan Philharmonic home tour returns What: Visit five houses and one garage and help support the Michigan Philharmonic BY SHARON DARGAY in and sharing it. There is no spins around O&E STAFF WRITER point in having the door locked tracks throughout When: Noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 21 and noon to 5 pm , Sunday, May 22 on this place every day.” the country. He Admission: Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 the day of the event. Tickets are Don Soenen occasionally likes races in approxi­ available at the Michigan Philharmonic office at 774 N. Sheldon, Plymouth; Home to “get away from it all” by spend­ PLANNING AHEAD mately 45-50 Sweet Home, 852 W. Ann Arbor Trail, Plymouth; Magnolia, 551 Forest, Plymouth; ing tim e in his garage. W hen Jeanette Sullivan, events, ranging Showroom of Elegance, 6018 Canton Center Road, Canton; Gardenviews, 202 from 30 minutes W hen he does, changing motor a member of Friends of the W. Main, Northville; Plymouth Chamber of Commerce, 850 W. Ann Arbor Trail, oil, tuning up the lawn mower, Michigan Philharmonic, saw the to four hours Plymouth; and online at www.michiganpbilharmonic.org tinkering at a workbench and garage a few years ago, she kept it each, per year. other garage-worthy tasks are the in m ind for the symphony’s annu­ Contact: (734) 451-2112 last things on his mind. al home tour, which has been on SOUPED UP Instead he turns on the flat hiatus for a few years. GARAGE screen television, relaxes in a “If we ever have a home tour A rthritis Today lounge chair, drinks from his again, this has to be shared,” she Soenen built J oseph J. W e iss , M .D . R heumatology sodabar or takes in his favorite told Soenen and his wife, Colleen. Don Soenen bought this #26 Quaker State Winston Cup the new garage 18829 Farmington Road collectibles. The garage is one of six stops Car two hours after he saw it in Daytona. extension, match­ Livonia, Michigan 48152 The Plymouth Township on the newly resurrected event, ing brick and Phone: (248) 478-7860 businessman, who races retired which runs M ay 21-22. pool shingles, four years ago. BACK PAIN-NO CAUSE FOUND1______NASCAR vehicles, stores both “This is a different type of “W hile I was at it, I thought it The rule in back pain is to wait at least 4 weeks before undertaking an intense racing and collectible cats, along home tour that I’m hoping w ill DO-IT-YOURSELF would be interesting to put out a evaluation. The reasoning behind this rule-of-thumb is that in most instances the w ith pint-sized models in a appeal to abroad audience. The M any of the homeowners have gas station facade,” he said, point­ back pain clears within that time. garage addition. men w ill love it; the women will remodeled or redecorated their ing to the refurbished 1950s gas However, that wait-and-see approach has limits. In some instances the pain is so intense the individual is incapacitated; telling that person to go home and live The 50- by 50-feet space is love it,” Sullivan said. “W e have a houses themselves. That includes pump, air device, oil containers with pain for a month is unreasonable. Also, physicians are unwilling to let decorated w ith auto, gas station, little something for every one.” Soenen’s garage. and neon signs outside the build­ evaluation of back pain in the elderly wait for 4 or more weeks. The possibility of racing and personal memorabil- The other stops on the tour “I hung every plaque, every ing. allowing an osteoporotic fracture or a metastatic cancer to go untreated is too serious to wave off for a month or more. Ha and awards. W ith its juke­ include: shelf, I laid the floor. The only The former Ford engineer, The assessment of back pain in the elderly requires an examination to localize box, soda bar, television screen, • A n in-town two-story duplex thing I didn’t do was put the who now owns companies in the source of the pain and where it moves. This informatipn allows the physician restored gas pumps, vintage that has been turned into a m ural up,” said, Soenen, referring Michigan and California, stores to x-ray the part of the back likely to be the source of the pain. If the x-ray does not show changes of an osteoporotic fracture or bone changes or destruction that working telephone, parking single-family home with hand­ to the Minnesota farm and gas motorcycles and cars inside the characterizes a cancer, the physician can turn his attention to giving the patient meters, drive-in speakers, traffic made furniture and accessories station scene that covers one wall. garage, along with hundreds of pain relief. The usual medicine is Vicodin and the common waiting period is 4 light and more, it’s a stunning throughout “But eveiything else I did and I trophies and medals. The cars >weeks. did it in a relatively short time, What the patient gains in return for delay in diagnosis is peace of mind. What combination of entertainment • A 170-year-old Greek include a 207 Shelby GT500 concerns both patient and physician is that their pain represents a profound event room, “m an cave,” and museum. Revival-style house over six or seven weeks.” Mustang, 2006 Ford GT, sporty such as a cancer. Once relieved of that worry, the individual is more willing to carry You won’t find any scuff marks • A custom-designed house W hen the Soenens built their two-seat Plymouth Prowler, on with the pain for the 4 week observation period. The physician is able to work y a t a calmer and reasonable pace. J — m uch less m otor oil — on the that includes an eclectic m ix of home 23 years ago — their fourth retired NASCAR racers and a om73S7K custom checkerboard floor. antiques and contemporary fur­ in the Plymouth area — they 1965 Shelby Cobra. “It’s pretty much m y spot, nishings included two attached garages Soenen w ill be on hand during although we do parties in here,” • A n elegant home with stun­ w ith space for seven cars. the home tour to answer ques­ 4 1 said Soenen, who is board ning light fixtures throughout, The space quickly filled as tions about the cars, motorcycles, D isco v er president of the Michigan granite kitchen table and more Soenen, who took race driving and the garage decor, including Philharmonic. "We’ve had a • A home, equipped w ith geo classes in 1998, began buying the wall m ural that depicts his number of symphony functions in thermal system that heats the retired NASCAR vehicles and late father and father-in-law Nature's Splendor here. 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Memorial service set for MILESTONES JULY WEDDING PLANNED JUNE WEDDING former pastor PLANNED Royal Oak residents Paige St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church in Livonia w ill and dedicated shepherd ofhis flock. He also Chittaro and Rhett Ashton hold a memorial service for its Pastor Emeritus, kept busy throughout the community and the announce their engagement. Donna Lee Bobcean and the Rev. W illiam F. W hitledge at 3 p.m., Presbytery of Detroit. He was admired for his The bride-to-be, daughter David Bush announce their Sunday, May 22. inspiring preaching, his organizational skills of Heather and A l Chittaro engagement. Whitledge, who served as senior pastor at St. and his sharp sense of humor. of Livonia, attended Western The bride-to-be, daughter Paul’s for 27 years beginning in 1961, died M ay The memorial service w ill be followed by a Michigan University and is of Don and Marie Werton of 3 in Hudson, Fla, where he recently served as cookie and punch reception. employed by Entertainment Farmington Hills, earned a a parish associate at St. M ark’s Presbyterian For more information, call the church office Publications. master’s degee from Eastern Church. He took the position after his retire­ at (734) 422-1470. St. Paul’s is located at 27475 Her fiance, son of Janet Michigan University and works ment from St. Paul’s. Five M ile, one block west of Inkster Road. and Paul Ashton of Shelby as a historian. W hile in Livonia, he was known as a caring Township, also attended Her fiance, son of Lilly Western Michigan University and James Bush ofMalibu, and is employed by ASI. Calif., earned a Ph.D. at the METROPARK CALENDAR A July 2011 wedding is University of California, p la n n e d a t S t. M a r y C ath o lic Berkeley, and works as an avia­ General: 2011 annual parking and boat launch per­ their unique place in the landscape and learning C h u rch in R o yal O a k . tor. mits are available at the park office. Vehicle entry its song. By singing that song, they would lift the A June 2011 wedding is permits are $25; senior citizen $15. Boat launching minds of the human family. Whether it's for pure Chittaro-Ashton p la n n e d in P hoenix, A riz . permits are $30; senior citizen $15. The HCMA and enjoyment or to gain a greater understanding of Oakland County Parks permits, valid within both ecology, our study of birds will definitely expand park systems, are $48. Daily entry fee is $5. your mind, deepen your understanding of nature, and change the way you look at these magnificent KENSINGTON creatures. Scouts will complete all of the require­ OCTOBER WEDDING PLANNED NOAH ARRIVES ments for their Bird Study Merit Badge over the Note: For more information for registration, call course of this two-day workshop led by a certified Noah W illiam Battle was born Jan. 7, the Kensington Park office at (248) 685-1561 or merit badge counselor. Scouts should bring a pair Jessica 2011, at St. M ary Mercy Hospital, Livonia. (800) 477-3178. The Nature Center office phone of binoculars if at all possible. Fee $16 per scout. Luella Kallgren He joins his parents, Tim and Kristen, and number is (248) 685-0603. Pre-registration Preregistration required. a n d G a rre t sibling, Samantha, 9, a t h o m e in H o w e ll. required for programs and a $2 fee per person Woodland Hike with Discovery Backpacks: Blaine W hite Proud grandparents are Bill and Janet unless stated otherwise. Park hours are 6 a.m.-10 announce their Heiob of South Lyon and Bob and Peg Battle Saturday, May 28,1 p.m. Join a park naturalist to p.m. daily. engagement. of Livonia. . explore the woodlands. Each group will use the T h e b rid e - Nature Center tools contained in one of our "discovery back­ to-be, daughter Heron Watch: Sunday, May 15,1-4 p.m. It's spring packs" on this fun, family-friendly hike. Fee $3 per o fS u za n n e and the herons are back on the rookery. Spotting person. Preregistration required. a n d R o b e rt scopes will be out so that you can get a better Tot Time: June Bugs: Saturday, June 4,10 a.m. Go LaPlante of F a rm in g to n look. on an insect hunt! We will introduce our six-legged H ills an d Heron Days: Saturday and Sunday, May 21 and 22, friends and make one to take home. For ages 2-5. J e ff an d Jean noon-4 p.m. Stop by to purchase books, and native Fee $3 per person. Preregistration required. Kallgren of trees and shrubs; look at live insect exhibits; view Microscope Madness: Saturday, June 4,1 p.m. Wixom, gradu­ the heron rookery from the boardwalk and laugh at Discover the world of the unseen as we collect, ated fro m Rosco the Clown's shows. view and learn about microscopic life with the aid Michigan State Heron Watch: Saturday, May 28,1-4 p.m. It's spring of microscopes and computers. For ages 8 and up. U n iv e rs ity a n d w orks as a Kallgren-White and the herons are back on the rookery. Spotting Fee $3 per person.'Preregistration required. counselor. scopes will be out so that you can get a better Salute to America - Colonial Paper Crafts: Her fiance, look. Saturday, June 11,1 p.m. Celebrate being an son of Susan and Blaine W hite of Howell, Exploring Pond Life: Sunday, May 29,2-4 p.m. Join American with some fun patriotic crafts. Make a graduated from Cleary University and works in an interpreter and meet some of the pond's unique traditional American wind vane, a stars ‘n’ stripes accounting. animals. Preregistration required. decorative ball and other fun stuff. While craft­ An October 2011 wedding is planned in Howell. Reptiles in the Lobby: Monday, May 30,2-4 p.m. ing, learn a bit about the significance of these Noah William Battle Meet some of the critters that make Kensington items in our American history. For children in Nature Center their home. Registration is not the first grade and up (will need parent's help). required. Preregistration required. Farm Center Frog Catchin' Fun: Saturday, June 18,1 p.m. Who Women's Kayak & Geocache: Sunday, May 15,10 doesn't love a frog's big, bulging eyes and smooth, a.m.-2 p.m. Go on a scavenger hunt in a kayak on slippery skin? We’ll venture out to the park wet­ the Huron River using a GPS device to plot your lands, learn to identify frogs by their calls, and try course and locate your treasure while learning a our hand at sneaking up on some of these fantastic new skill. Fee: $30 per person. Preregistration is amphibians. For ages 6 and up. Fee $3 per person. required ky-s-ontactmg^Heavn-er Canoe onlme-at...... Pxeregistration required. — ...... — ...... 1-800-579-7355 • fax 313-496-4968 heavnercanoe.com or at 248.685.2379. All equip­ No Child Left Inside Week: GPS Picnic: Sunday, em ail: oeobits@ hom etow niife.com ment will be provided. June 19,11 a.m. Learn about latitude and longitude View P assages Online: w w w .hom etow nlife.com Family Fun Tri-Athletes: Sunday, May 29,9:30 to see how GPS works, and then use a GPS unit to a.m.-noon. plan a father/son or daughter day find practice geocaches hidden in the park. For KNIGHTON, BURTON S. beginning with a hayride followed by a hike and children in the second grade and up. Fee $3 per Age 83, of Farmington, MI. Passed then a canoe ride on the Huron River. Wrap up person. Preregistration required. away May 10,2011. Arrangi;ements by: Thayer-Rock Funeral]Home ‘Water Quality CSI' Day Camp: Monday, June 20 the day with lunch at the farm. Fee: $30 per per­ Farmington, MI son. Preregistration is required by contacting - Wednesday, June 22,9:30 a,m.-2:30 p.m. Become Heavner Canoe online at heavnercanoe.com or at a guest researcher during this three-day camp 248.685.2379. All equipment will be provided. where you investigate what contaminants might be lurking in our natural waters. You will sample INDIAN SPRINGS for metals, bacteria and natural contaminants, right beside researchers from Lake Superior State L i v e r m o r e , A l f r e d h . Y E A G E R , Note: For more information for registration, call NORTON, MARGARET R. University. Get out into nature to collect your sam­ May 6, 2011, age 88. Husband of the WELDON OSBORNE ■ Indian Springs at ¢248) 625-7280 or (800) 477- (ROTTSCHAEFER) ■ ples, perform DNA analyses right on site, and learn late Joyce for 62 yrs. Father of Terry (Kim). Grandfather of Thomas & Ihfct Retired insurance executive 3192. The golf course number is (248) 625-7870. Of St. Anne’s Mead in Southfield, for­ 8 ¾ . "J President of Yeager and to interpret the results so you can share what you Lindsay (Mike) Boujoulian. Private merly of Rochester Hills, died Company, Inc., died April Discovery Center number is (248) 625-6640. services at Grandlawn Cemetery. February 23, 20ll at the age of 97. discover with others. If you have ever considered 30,2011 at his home in Palm Summer park hours are 7 a.m.-IO p.m. A metropark www.obriensullivanfimeralhome.com She was bom August 16, 1913 in a career in science, this is an experience you can't Beach at the age of 88. He is survived South India to Dr. Bernard and by his wife Beverly White Yeager of vehicle entry permit is required. Bernice Rottschaefer, Dutch Reformed afford to miss! Open to teens entering grades 9-12. Palm Beach and Tallahassee. He was missionaries. Her early education was Environmental Discovery Center Fee $110 per teen. Preregistration required. bom July 26, 1922, in Hillsboro, Ohio L e t at the Kodaikanal International to Carl O. Yeager and Stella McCall Bears and Webelo Scouts - Space Badge: Sunday, June Stars in the Planetarium: Sunday, June School, which she visited in 1970 and Yeager. He graduated from Wayne May 15,10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Scouts will learn why the 26,1 p.m. Join a interpreter for story-telling of 2001. In 1941, Margaret married State University with a B.S. Degree o t h e r s James Horace Norton and together moon changes shape over time, learn to read their ancient sky legends, get a peek at the planets and and lived in Bloomfield Hills, Harbor they had three daughters; Joan of Springs and Birmingham, Michigan. own star map for spring, print the spring constella­ learn how to find your way around the constella­ k n o w , Birmingham, MI, Nancy Sharpe- While living in Michigan, he was vety Blizard (Ricky) of Los Angeles, CA tions on their t-shirt and go stargazing in a "plan- tions of the summer sky in our Cubex planetarium. active in the Republican Party, hold­ W hen you've lost and Carol Springs (Gregory) of ing several positions. He was elected .etarium." Please bring a white or light color, t-shirt. Bring a white or light-colored T-shirt and decorate Anacortes, WA. Margaret had 7 to the Michigan State Legislature and a loved one, place grandchildren and 4 great-grandchil­ Fee $4 per scout. Preregistration required. it with the summer constellations. For children also ran for Secretary of State. your notice on our dren. She was preceded in death by Governor George Romney appointed Inspect Insects Spring Edition: Sunday, May 15, in the second grade and up. Fee $4 per person. w ebsite and in her husband, James and granddaugh­ him as Director of the Michigan ter, Kathy. Margaret earned her B.A. 1 p.m. Out in the wild and inside your home there Preregistration required. Workman's Compensation Department " P a s s a g e s . . a from Hope College and her Masters where he served for four years prior to are countless insects crawling, climbing, flying and Scientist for a Day - Day Camp: Tuesday, June-28- directory located from Wayne State University. She was -starting his own insurance company. scurrying about. Explore the busy world of .insects Friday, July 1,9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Become a modern- in every edition of a librarian at Mount Clemens High He moved to Ocean Ridge, Florida, School. Margaret was a long-time as we capture and examine these fascinating crea­ day explorer! Campers will become a different type your hom etown and later Palm Beach following his member of the Rochester Historical retirement. While living in Ocean tures. Fee $3 per person. Preregistration required. of scientist each of the four days, trying experi­ n e w s p a p e r . Commission, the M t Avon Cemetery Ridge he served A term as mayor. Mr. Board, the Rochester Hills Historical Yeager was a generous philanthropist, Boy Scouts - Bird Study Merit Badge: Part I, ments, making observations, using microscopes, Society, and a former member of the supporting many charities; as well as A.A.U.W.; she was a member of the Saturday May 21,8 a.m. and Part ll Sunday, May doing "scientific" arts and crafts, and participating The Royal Poinciana Chapel in Palm First Congregational Church' of Beach, where he was a member. Mr. 22,8 a.m. (2-day event), Environmental Discovery in other fun and games. Open to children enter­ Cail 1-800-ST9-7355 Rochester and more recently the Yeager was also a member of the Four Center. The Haudenosaunee people believe that ing grades 3-5. Fee $75 per child. Preregistration Congregational Church of Arts, Beach Club, Club Colette, Old the birds were given the sacred task of finding required. Birmingham. Her hobbies included Guard Society, Palm Beach Yacht reading, writing poetry, hiking, the Club, and the English Weldon study of history, and world travel. An Osborne Yeager, retired insurance important part of Margaret’s life after executive and President of Yeager and she married Jim, was vacationing at Company, Inc., died on April 30th in their cottage on Basswood Lake in his home in Palm Beach, at the age of Canada. Her traveling companion for 88. He is survived by his wife Beverly Kensington to host concert on the last 16 years was her adored sister, •White Yeager Speaking Union. Mr. Jean Upjohn of Kalamazoo, MI. Yeager also served in the Army Air Funeral service was held at the First Forces during World War II, and left Congregational Church of Rochester the service with the rank of Captain. June 24 on beach on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 12:00 He is also survived by his son, Mark p.m. In lieu of flowers, Memorial con­ Yeager; his stepson David Gilman; his Get an early start celebrating our nation’s birthday at “Pops Plus,” a free, family-friendly concert tributions may be made to Amnesty three granddaughters; one great- performed by the Michigan Philharmonic on Maple Beach at Kensington Metropark on Friday, International USA, 322 Eighth Ave., M U L D O O N , D O U G L A S J . granddaughter; and his brother, David June 24, at 8 p.m. New York, NY 10001. Yeager, Other survivors include an Age 50, May 5, 2 0 ll of Livonia. adopted daughter, Carey Yeager; an Let the rich musical history of America fill your ears and enliven your national pride as the Loving father of Christopher, Jaclyn Michigan Philharmonic, lead by conductor Nan Washburn, plays both fun and classical pieces by adopted son, Skye Yeager; a step- (Josh) Truax and Scott. Beloved son granddaughter Shana Gilman; and a Am erican composers. Featured songs include, “Hoedown,” by Aaron Copland, “An American in of Sarah and the late Jerome. Dearest step-grandson, Thomas E. Gilman, V. Paris,” by George Gershwin and selections from Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story. A medley companion of Stephanie Gilliland. P a y i n g Mr. Yeager was preceded in death by Dear brother of Jack, Tim, Barbara his son, Richard Yeager; and step-son, of patriotic songs like, “Yankee Doodle,” “God Bless the U.S.A.” and “This Land is Your Land” w ill Saivadore, Kathy Nakoneczny and T r i b u t e Thomas E. Gilman, IV. Services were also be performed. The concert w ill open with a rousing rendition of our national anthem, the the late Norman Muldoon. Also sur­ held earlier in Tallahassee and Palm Star-Spangled Banner, and w ill close w ith the iconic “1812 Overture” by Tchaikovsky. vived by many dear friends. A to the Beach, Florida. Gifts in memory of A Metroparks vehicle entry permit, which is only $25 annually for regular admission, $15 annu­ Memorial Mass was held at St. Mr. Yeager may be made to The Royal Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church in ally for seniors, or $5 for a daily, is required to enter Kensington Metropark. L ife o f Poinciana Chapel, Sixty Cocoanut Redford on May 10. Visitation was at Row, Palm Beach, FL 33480; or to R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, Hospice of Palm Beach County, 5300 Livonia. Memorial contributions may Y o u r East Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL be directed to the University of 33407. BEVIS FUNERAL HOME of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Tallahassee (850-385-2193 or Center or the American Cancer L o v e d O n e www.bevisfh.com) assisted the Yeager Society. Please share a memory of family. Doug at www.rggrharris.com. B8 (*)(FWGc)_(BIO-ReLCP)

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Com m ent online at hom etownlife.com Botsford Commons nurses earn Women need vaccines recognition for work The Michigan Holistic was nominated for the award. Executive Director, Clinical to stay healthy Nurses Association has recog­ Both were nominated by Services. “Our staff is a large nized two Botsford Commons the organization’s Nursing part of the success of Botsford nurses for their excellence on Excellence Committee for Commons, and Donna and ' In recognition ofNational th e jo b . doing their jobs in a way that Krystal are perfect examples W o m e n ’s H e a lth W e e k , D o n n a S p ie rs -D u n n , a reflects positively on the nurs­ o f th a t.” the Michigan Department nurse manager for Botsford ing profession as well as their Botsford Commons Senior o f C o m m u n ity H e a lth Commons chronic and demen­ own careers. C o m m u n ity is a n o n -p ro fit (M DCH) urges women to tia programs received the “We have such a tremendous corporation providing housing get vaccinated against seri­ Nursing Excellence Award for nursing staff, and it is wonder­ and service options for seniors. ous diseases. 2 0 1 0 -1 1 . ful to see them recognized for For more information visit The American College Krystal Boddie, coordinator all of their hard work and ded­ www.botsfordcommons.org. of Obstetricians and of education and training, also ication,” stated Michelle Cross, Gynecologists has issued an updated schedule of recommended screenings, lab tests, and vaccines for MEDICAL DATEBODI non-pregnant women, age M i 13 and older. The schedule includes information about I MAY Should I take HRT?" The free event care organizations' im pact on health which vaccines are recom­ is sponsored by St. John Providence care reform. Cost is $75 for,physicians mended for certain age and Bowling fundraiser • Health System. Register at (866) 501- and $50 for other professionals. Offers risk groups. Women who Autism Speaks fundraiser runs 2-4 p.m. . DOCS,. 4.0 a re p re g n a n t o r a re p la n ­ Sunday, May 15, at MerriBowl, 30950 AMA PRA Category 1 credits. Register at Five Mile, between Merriman and www.henryford.com/cmeevents. ning a pregnancy should W- JUNE talk to their doctor about Middlebelt in Livonia. Cost is $20 for ■ Free fall risk screening the vaccines they need. two hours of bowling, shoes, pizza, pop. St. Mary Mercy Hospital Before becoming preg­ Cali (734) 261-6879 for more informa­ The screening will run 12:30-3 p.m. June nant, a woman should be tion. • Bone Density Screening, Blood 15, at The Recovery Project, LLC, 20000 up-to-date on routine adult D u rin g p regnan cy, it is not received Tdap vaccine St. Mary Mercy Hospital Pressure Screening and Massage will be Victor Parkway, Suite 100, Livonia. A. vaccines. It is especially safe, effective, and im por­ should be vaccinated right offered from 5:30 - 7 p.m., with a lecture physical and occupational therapist, important that women tant for women to receive after delivery, along w ith • “ Let’s Get Ready to Have a Baby” is by Dr. Karol Otteman and Dr. Ramneet ’ pharmacist and physicians will provide receive T d a p vaccin e, w h ic h the seasonal flu shot. A fam ily members who have a five-week class that runs 7-9 p.m. Mangat from 7 - 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, vision, balance, medication, blood pres­ protects against tetanus, pregnant woman who gets not received Tdap vac­ Mondays, May 23-June 27. Participants June 1. A $5 goodwill donation is sure, and home safety screens. (734) diphtheria, and pertussis the flu is at risk for serious cine. Women who are not will learn what to expect during preg­ requested to-benefit Marian Women's 953-1745. \ (whooping cough). Infants complications and hospital­ immune to measles, mumps nancy, labor and delivery and make the Center Programs. Register by calling Summer camp y less than 12 months espe­ ization. Often a mother’s and rubella and/or varicella entire experience more rewarding. Fee. (734)655-1182. cially are vulnerable to im m unity is passed along to (chickenpox) should be vac­ is $75 per couple. Register online at • A com m unity blood drive runs 6 a.m. The American Cancer Society offers a whooping cough, which is her baby during pregnancy. cinated before leaving the st.m arym ercy.org or call (734) 655-1162. to 6 p.m. June 2, in the auditorium at camp for children being treated for can­ on th e rise in th e U n ite d This protects the baby from hospital. Women and their • A breastfeeding class designed for the hospital. Participants will receive a cer or for those who are in remission. States and in Michigan. some diseases during the fam ily members should expectant mothers between the sev­ hockey puck stress reliever and will be Cancer survivors, 4-15 may participate Each year, there are around first few months oflife until receive seasonal flu vaccine enth and eighth month of pregnancy, ' entered into a drawing for $3,000 worth in one of two camps offered by the 3.3 m illion cases of per­ the baby can get vacci­ every year, in order to pro­ runs 7-9 p.m. May 26. The class will of gasoline. Schedule an appointment at Society's Great Lakes Division. Young tussis in adolescents and nated. Since infants cannot tect vulnerable infants from focus on the benefits of breastfeed­ (800) GIVE-LIFE. Camper's Day is a one-day program adults. To protect infants, receive th e flu vaccin e u n til this serious disease. ing for infant, mother; and family. • A presentation on "Obstructive Sleep offered to children 4-6 on Sunday, June everyone around the baby 6 months, it is critical that For information on vac­ Instructors will demonstrate the many Apnea Treatment Options" with Tim 19. Camp Catch-A-Rainbow is a weeklong — including parents, grand­ pregnant women and those cines w o m e n n eed , visit: techniques of breastfeeding. Class will Short of Healthcare Solutions, will run summer camping experience, held June parents, siblings, day care surrounding the baby get www.immunizationfor- include breastfeeding and the working 7-8:30 p.m. in the hospital auditorium. 19-24, for children 7-15. Both camps are and child care workers, vaccinated. women.org/ For informa­ mother, questions and concerns about Discover the latest in medical equip­ held at the YMCA Storer Camps near and health care personnel After giving birth, it is tion on vaccines adults breastfeeding, and a review of breast­ ment, masks and supplies for sleep ■ Jackson, where children have access to — should be vaccinated safe for women to receive need, visit: www.adultvac- feeding pumps along with other helpful ■ disorders, such as continuous positive activities such as swimming; horseback against whooping cough vaccines, even while breast­ cination.org/ books and supplies. $25 per couple. airway pressure (CPAP) technology. riding, archery, canoeing, arts and and influenza. feed in g . W o m e n w h o h ave Register at (734) 655-1162. Individuals with a CPAP machine, may crafts. Health care professionals are The hospital is located at 36475 Five' . bring it along for a free pressure accu­ available at the camp 24 hours a day, Mile, Livonia racy check. Register at (734) 655‘4640. . so most medical treatments, with the Schoolcraft College The hospital is located at 36475 Five exception of radiation therapy, can Mile, Livonia. be done onsite or at a nearby center. Learn about technologies and treat­ Health care reform Registration is accepted through May ment options available in Women's 27. Get an application by calling (800) Health at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, Learn how health care reform applies to . 227-2343 o r by visiting www.cancer. at the college, 18600 Haggerty, just the day-to-day practice of medicine at org/camprainbow. SHOP LOCAL START HERE south of Seven Mile, Livonia. Presenters "Health Care Reform, Accountable Care include Dr. Oscar Afsari on "Minimally Organizations, and Physician Network... ‘ Stay connected with a subscription to Invasive Surgery vs. Traditional A Primer," 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Incisional Surgery - Amazing Recovery;" June 11, at Henry Ford Hospital, 6777 ONGOING your local hometown newspaper! Dr. Suchitra Zambare on "Women Maple, West Bloomfield. Speakers will Aquatic classes and Weight," Dr, Debra Hollander with discuss topics such as health care "Why am I so stressed out?" and Dr. reform's effect on medical schools, The YMCA of M etropolitan Detroit ^nd Chandrika Joshi with "Menopause: health care economics and accountable the Arthritis Foundation have part­ nered to offer aquatic classes designed IT UBSERVL to ease the pain of arthritis. 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