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AROUND PLYMOUTH Voting absentee — are you eligible?

By Matt Jachman • Expect to be out of for absentee ballots Observer Staff W riter town on election day. through the mail. • In jail awaiting an Both clerks’ offic­ Unlike many states, arraignment or trial. es will be open from 8 Michigan is not offering • Unable to go to polling a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday to early voting for the Hies- places due to religious issue and receive absen­ day, Nov. 6, presidential reasons. tee ballots. Absentee bal­ election. • Appointed to work as lots issued that day can But there are provi­ an elections inspector in either be voted on the sions through which vot­ a precinct outside his or spot or taken by voters ers can cast absentee bal­ her voting precinct. and returned later, but lots, and with long lines at Eligible voters can ballots must be back with polling places anticipat­ apply for and receive the clerks by 8 p.m. Tues­ ed, local clerks are urg­ absentee ballots in person day, Nov. 6, or they can­ ing those who are eligi­ at the clerk’s office in the not be counted. Thanksgiving music ble to take advantage of community in which they Absentee ballots will More than 100 voices will join in celebrating Thanksgiving with a music festival featuring absentee voting. are registered. Township also be available at the choral anthems accompanied by brass, handbells and organ, as well as audience sing- A registered voter can voters can direct ques­ clerks’ offices on Mon­ along of familiar Thanksgiving hymns as the combined adult choirs of Plymouth churches obtain an absentee ballot if tions to Clerk Joe Bridg­ day, Nov. 5, but they can­ present a Thanksgiving Choir Festival. The performance takes place 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. she or he meets one or more man’s office at (734) not be taken from the 18, at First United Methodist Church of Plymouth, 45201 N. Territorial. Admission is free; of the following criteria: 354-3229, while city vot­ building and must be vot­ an offering will be received to benefit the Salvation Army. For more information, call • Age 60 or older. ers can call Clerk Linda ed on the spot. (734) 453-5280. • Unable to vote at the Langmesser’s office at polling places without (734) 453-1234, Ext 225. [email protected] "Around Plymouth" is designed to announce Communities Around People - with a fol­ assistance. Voters can also apply (313) 222-2405 upcoming events taking place in the commu­ low-up conversation and exchange of ideas. nity. Items will run on a space-available basis. RSVP by Nov. 8; email [email protected] to Send details to [email protected]. confirm your attendance. In Plymouth Township, which way they want to POTTERY SALE Contact: For more information, visit the foundation's website at www.cfplymouth. CLERKS there is also the race for vote on them before get­ Date/Time: Thursday, Nov. 15 through org. Continued from page A1 the Board of Trustees, ting to the voting booth. Sunday, Nov. 18 with candidates running Also, she said, voters NEW MORNING OPEN HOUSE Details: The Village Potters Guild is holding to vote in the November for township supervisor, heading to the city’s vot­ their annual Holiday Sale. Functional and Date/Time: Tuesday, Nov. 13, 7 p.m. election. treasurer and the four ing precincts at the Plym­ decorative pottery created by 25 members Location: New Morning School, on Hag­ The ballot in both Plym­ part-time trustee posi­ outh Cultural Center on of the guild, will be available at this much- gerty just north of Schoolcraft outh and Plymouth Town­ tions. (The Republican election day should be anticipated event. Items include mugs, Details: New Morning School hosts a ship is two pages long, candidate for township aware that other activi­ ornaments, tiles, dinnerware, and large middle school open house. The school, with each sheet print­ clerk, Nancy Conzelman, ties will be in place there, platters. Prices ranging from $4 to $200. originally founded in Plymouth 40 years ed on both sides. In addi­ is unopposed.) making parking availabil­ The opening reception is Thursday, Nov. 15, ago, offers new activities and experiences tion to the presidential Current township Clerk ity tight. City personnel from 5-8 p.m. The sale continues on Friday, every day. All local families with a middle Nov. 16, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. race, there are races for Joe Bridgman could not may be on hand to direct school or soon-to-be middle school aged the Senate and the U.S. be reached Thursday or traffic. 17, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 18, student are encouraged to attend this open noon to 4 p.m. The studio is located at 340 House of Representa­ Friday, but issued a press Sample ballots are house to learn more about the opportuni­ tives, the state House and release on the absen­ available both at city hall N. Main St. in Plymouth located behind the ties available at the school. Crossings Restaurant. the Wayne County Board tee situation earlier last and township hall, and Contact: Call the school, (734) 420-3331. Contact: For more information or direc­ of Commissioners, pub­ week. through the Michigan JAZZ @ ELKS tions to the studio for the sale, please visit lic university governing Langmesser said voters Secretary of State’s web­ www.villagepottersguild.org or call (734) Date/Time: Tuesday, Oct. 30,7-10 p.m. boards and several judge- who do head to the polls site (michigan.gov/sos). 207-8807. Location: Plymouth Elks Lodge, 41700 Ann ships, plus six statewide Nov. 6 should educate ballot proposals and five themselves on the bal­ [email protected] COMMUNITY SUMMIT Arbor Road, Plymouth Wayne County proposals. lot proposals and decide (313) 222-2405 Date/time: Tuesday, Nov. 13, 9:30 a.m. to Details: The Plymouth Elks Lodge #1780 has Jazz @ The Elks in a beautiful club set­ 1 p.m. ting on the last Tuesday of every month. Location: Karl's Cabin, 6005 Gotfredson in On Tuesday, Oct. 30, for the first time at Plymouth Jazz @ The Elks, we are happy to welcome Details: The Community Foundation of the Latin group, Nuevo Jazz Detroit. The Plymouth invites community leaders, busi­ artists are Duncan Jones on Keyboard, Don nesses and members to a community sum­ Lewandowski on Bass, Patrick Fitzgibbon mit to help shape a vision for the commu­ on Vibes, Chuck Golemba on Drums and nity's future. There will be a luncheon at Jerry LeDuff on Congas. There is a $10 noon. Sponsored by Community Financial, donation at the door which includes hors PAYING THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE PRICE the morning's program will feature remarks d'oeuvres. by Dan Gilmartin, CEO of the Michigan Contact: For more information, call (734) Municipal League, who will speak on The 453-1780 or email plymouthelks1780@ Economics of Place: The Value of Building

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The hits keep on com­ (Salem ’83) echoed the ing for WSDP, the stu­ importance of the station dent-run radio station to alums. serving Plymouth-Canton “WSDP has impact­ Community Schools. ed the lives of countless A slate of the station’s students who left high volunteers were honored school with direction, Tuesday with the Board confidence and broad­ of Education’s Volunteer casting and leadership in Public Schools award skills,” said Kirchgatter, for their efforts in keep­ who now serves on the ing the award-winning station’s advisory board. station on the air. “We determined that the The honor — which station was too impor­ went to volunteers Jake tant to fail. So we creat­ Bugjea, Todd Chatman, Board of Education Treasurer Barry Simescu (from left) ed a series of committees Rick Grezebik, Scott with volunteer engineer Rick Grezebik, volunteer Elaine to help raise the profile Herrold, Elaine Kirch- Kirchgatter and WSDP station manager Bill Keith at Tues­ of the station in the Plym­ gatter, June Kirchgat- day's Board of Education meeting, where the volunteers outh-Canton communi­ ter and Mike Schulte — were honored with the district's monthly VIP award. The founding staff of WSDP, with original faculty adviser ty and to better facili­ came on the heels of a John Seidelman, at the radio station's 40th anniversary tate fundraising activ­ successful 40th anniver­ tournament. Several of The event provided dinner at Schoolcraft College. ities in the future. Part sary reunion at School­ the founding staff mem­ alums with an opportuni­ of our efforts included a craft College, an Oct. bers from the 1970s vis­ ty to visit with old friends advisory board and chal­ and student directors at new music format which 13 event that served as ited WSDP’s Studios on and share favorite mem­ lenged alums to support the station over the past would be more appeal­ part of a weekend of net­ Saturday morning for an ories of their time at WSDP financially. 40 years. “At this year’s ing to the residents of the working and fundraising open house. The reunion the station. The alums “Our reunions always reunion many former stu­ community that the sta­ activities. festivities were capped enjoyed a dinner provid­ remind me of the impor­ dents underscored the tion serves.” The reunion was attend­ off with a banquet cele­ ed by Schoolcraft Com­ tant role that WSDP has significant impact the The new Top 40 format ed by alums now living brating the station’s 40 munity College’s Award played in the lives of station has had in their was launched in January as far away as San Diego years of using the prac­ Winning Culinary Pro­ so many people,” sta­ careers, whether they and the new name and and Boston. The reunion tice of community radio gram followed by a spe­ tion manager Bill Keith continued in broadcasting logo debuted in August. festivities began Fri­ to invest in the lives of cial program which said, noting more than or not.” WSDP is now known day night as several of young people and serve looked back at the sta­ 700 students have served In her comments dur­ as 88.1 The Park. More the alums participated the Plymouth-Canton tion’s history, shared the as reporters, broadcast­ ing the evening’s pro­ information is available in WSDP’s first Euchre Community. efforts of the station’s ers, writers, engineers, gram, June Kirchgatter at 881ThePark.com. District saves $9 million by refinancing bonds

By Brad Kadrich bonds, which refinance bonds ing,” Killian said. “It shows percent, are now being paid at director with Stifel Nicolaus, Observer Staff Writer left from 2003 and 2004, saves our district has been fiscally 2.8 percent. the brokerage firm handling the district $9.3 million over responsible.” Killian said the interest rates the financing, said the district’s It was tough to tell which the next 17 years. The Board of Education were simply too good to ignore. bonds were “well-received” by development made Brodie The other news flash: The dis­ approved the sale of the 2012 “Just like a homeowner who the market. Killian smile wider while deliv­ trict keeps its credit rating at refunding bonds, which reduc­ refinances a home mortgage “We saw a high level of ering two pieces of good news AA2, the third highest rating it es the interest expenses for the when interest rates fall, our demand and were able to take to the Plymouth-Canton Com­ could get from Moody’s. Killian 2003 and 2004 bonds and low­ district acted in a similar fash­ advantage of current low rates munity Schools Board of Edu­ said that was crucial to getting ers the district’s debt payments ion to refinance our taxpay­ that exceeded the goals of the cation this week. the bonds refinanced. through 2029. er-backed bonds,” Killian said. district, as well as producing a The first piece of news was “Despite all the fiscal chal­ The 2003 bonds were refi­ “Historically low interest rates very nice level of savings for the savings the district got lenges and tough decisions nanced from a 4.5 percent paired with the district’s strong its taxpayers,” Voutyras said. from refinancing a pair of out­ we’ve had to make relative to interest cost down to 1.295 per­ credit rating were key factors standing bond issues. The sale (budget) reductions, we were cent. The 2004 bonds, with an in this successful refinancing.” [email protected] of $64 million in 2012 refunding able to hang onto our bond rat­ original interest expense of 4.9 Brenda Voutyras, managing (313) 222-8899 online at hometownlife.com EDUCATION Observer & Eccentric | Sunday, October 28, 2012 (P) A 5

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Thursday night Galli- more students and their families were lined all the way out to Sheldon Road to participate in the first- ever Haunted Hallways trick or treating. The turn-out even surprised the Canton Police Depart­ ment, members of which were on hand to help with traffic control. After much discussion, staff decided to try some­ thing new and celebrate Halloween in the eve­ ning to allow families to be able to participate in the event together. Teach­ ers and staff decorated the hallways and dressed up in all kinds of kooky costumes to pass out can­ dy and other fun treats to their students. The inviting hallways were filled with spooky music, strobe lights, and fog. When families were done parading through the hallways trick or The staff, parents and students crowded the hallways of Gallimore Elementary School Thursday for the school's first 'Haunted Hallways' event. treating, cider and donuts were waiting for them thanks to the Gallimore PTO. Students also had the opportunity to vote for their favorite deco­ rated classroom! Denny’s restaurant and Walmart also helped sponsor this exciting event. m m Diane Sterling brought her two daughters, Sar­ ah, who is in fourth grade and her middle schooler, Hannah. “Everything looks great,” she said. “Thanks so much for doing this for the kids.” “We have received so much positive feedback from families,” Principal Kimberly May said. “The m a i t a w staff really had fun see­ ing all our students and families come tonight.” c g 0 £ ? 3 m 9 G Joelle Zourub is already thinking about what she Gallimore student Joseph Zourub was ready for Haunted Gallimore Elementary Principal Kimberly May and resource @ ® q M will be for next year. Hallways with his big hair and even bigger smile. teacher Erin Allen got into the spirit. Paid for by Committee to Elect Even though her older Dana Margaret Hathaway brother Joseph will be in plans to come back and and maybe get some can- middle school, he said he check out the hallways... dy, too.

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An upbeat throng of people jammed Summit on the Park’s grand ball­ room Thursday after­ noon for Consumer Expo, a Canton event that show­ cased over 70 companies and community organi­ zations during a one-stop event. Canton residents Gin- ny and Chuck Mott made their way among the trav­ el agents, restaurants, floral designers, banks, home-care agencies, fit­ ness centers and other companies that filled the ballroom and spilled out into tlje main hallway. “We try to come every year,” Ginny Mott said. “I like to come here to see PHOTOS BY BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER what new businesses we Jamie SanFilippo of Killer Crowns talks with Debbie Stewart of Holiday Inn Express. have and what they have to offer. It’s really worth housekeeping, meal prep­ it. Sometimes you don’t aration, transportation, know these places exist.” grocery shopping and That’s exactly why the home visits for seniors Canton Chamber of Com­ and others in places such merce rolled out the four- as Canton, Plymouth, hour event Thursday that Westland, Redford and Tamara Jaros and Colleen Kilpatrick of SendOutCards.com marked that largest Con­ Detroit. represented one of the many vendors showcased at the sumer Expo since 2007. “We want to be known Canton Consumer Expo. It’s not so much a shop­ in the community,” Darga ping outing as a place said. “Everybody knows ber Denise Staffeld had this community. where consumers get somebody who needs us a triple role in Consum­ Even businesses that ideas for businesses they now or will in the future.” . er Expo. She worked to haven’t yet opened might want to visit. Canton resident Joyce promote the chamber, showed up. Menchie’s “Our goal is to be able Balnaves displayed her Huntington Bank and the Frozen Yogurt offered to give our businesses a Allen Park-based compa­ Spotlight Players, a group samples of what it plans platform where they can ny, Water Gait, a veteri­ that performs at the Vil­ to sell when it opens showcase their servic­ nary rehabilitation com­ Laura Gring, community liaison/social worker for United lage Theater at Cherry sometime this fall at Han­ es for the Canton commu­ pany that helps pets in Home Health Services, speaks with Phyllis Gallatin. Hill. ford and Canton Center. nity,” chamber President pain, whether they have “This is really a good Kim Scartelli, Can­ Thomas Paden said. arthritis or need help al supplements and skin- manager for Commu­ way for us to promote all ton chamber board chair, He predicted 300 recovering from an inju­ care products, said he nity Financial, offered of Canton,” Staffeld said. said this year’s Consum­ patrons and businesses ry. The company offers hoped to teach people information on every­ Kathleen Salla, Can­ er Expo seemed to draw had mingled within the everything from medical how to avoid using items thing from auto loans to ton’s Downtown Develop­ a more diverse age group first hour of the event. acupuncture to therapeu­ that can be toxic to their mortgage loans and oth­ ment coordinator, came than in the past. Visitors also learned how tic laser therapy to water- bodies. Usana partners er financial services. to promote the ongo­ “We’re seeing a wid­ organizations such as the based exercises. with Dr. Mehmet Oz and He said Consumer Expo ing Shop Canton cam­ er age range,” she said. Plymouth Community “I came her to get the counts Olympians as its offers a prime spot to paign and its fall bro­ “This really gives the United Way help area res­ word out to people,” she consumers. promote business. chure, packed with busi­ businesses a chance to idents. said. “We had 60 Olympians “It’s a good (reflection) ness listings, coupons promote themselves and Joanne Darga, commu­ Canton resident Bran­ participating this sum­ of the community,” Big­ and community informa­ network.” nity liaison for Plymouth- don Dent, a distribu­ mer (during the London os said. “It is the commu­ tion. She said Shop Can­ based Comfort Keepers, tor for Usana, a compa­ games),” Dent said. nity.” ton started a few years ddem@hometownl ife.com touted services such as ny that offers nutrition­ Gary Bigos, Canton Chamber board mem­ ago, when IKEA chose (313)222-2238

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PHOTOS BY CORINNE KEE Music for Malawi drew a huge crowd to the 400-seat Village Theater at Cherry Hill in Canton. Music for Malawi co-chairs and emcee (from left) Don Kro- nig, Dru Van Campenhout, Curt Rager and the Rev. Doug Campbell.

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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH LEGAL NOTICE ' V ' 1 State General Election November 6, 2012

ELECTION NOTICE: to the qualified electors of the Charter Township of Plymouth, Wayne County, Michigan notice is hereby given that a General Election will be held in the Charter Township of Plymouth, on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. The Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., for the purpose of nominating or electing candidates for the following offices and to vote on the following proposals:

Below is a listing of the offices and proposals that will be on the November 6, 2012 State General Election. Sections are Partisan, Nonpartisan, and Proposal.

Partisan Section: Non-Partisan Section: Straight Party Ticket Electors of President and Vice-President of the United States United States Senator Justice of Supreme Court Representative in Congress - 11th District Justice of Supreme Court - Incumbent Position - Partial Term Ending 01/01/2015 Representative in Congress - 11th District, Partial Term Ending 01/02/2013 Judge of Court of Appeals, 1st District - Incumbent Position Representative in State Legislature - 20th District Judge of Circuit Court, 3rd Circuit - Incumbent position Member of the State Board of Education Judge of Circuit Court, 3rd Circuit - Non-Incumbent position Regent of the University of Michigan Judge of Circuit Court, 3rd Circuit - Incumbent position - Partial Term Ending 01/01/2015 Trustee Michigan State University Judge of Probate Court - Incumbent Position Governor of Wayne State University Prosecuting Attorney Judge of Probate Court - Incumbent Position - Partial Term Ending 01/01/2015 Sheriff Judge of District Court - 35th District - Incumbent Position Clerk Board of Trustees Member Schoolcraft Community College Treasurer Board of Trustees Member Schoolcraft Community College - Partial Term Ending 12/31/2014 Register of Deeds Library Board Member Plymouth District County Commissioner — 10th District Supervisor Clerk Treasurer Trustee

Proposal Section:

State Proposal 12-1,

A REFERENDUM ON PUBLIC ACT 4 OF 2011 - THE EM ERGENCY M ANAGER LAW

Public Act 4 of 2011 would: • Establish criteria to assess the financial condition of local government units, including school districts. • Authorize Governor to appoint an emergency manager (EM) upon state finding of a financial emergency, and allow the EM to act in place of local government officials. • Require EM to develop financial and operating plans, which may include modification or termination of contracts, reorganization of government, and determination of expenditures, services, and use of assets until the emergency is resolved. • Alternatively, authorize state-appointed review team to enter into a local government approved consent decree.

Should this law be approved?

State Proposal 12-2,

A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE STATE CONSTITUTION REGARDING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING

This proposal would: • Grant public and private employees the constitutional right to organize and bargain collectively through labor unions. • Invalidate existing or future state or local laws that limit the ability to join unions and bargain collectively, and to negotiate and enforce collective bargaining agreements, including employees’ financial support of their labor unions. Laws may be enacted to prohibit public employees from striking. • Override state laws that regulate hours and conditions of employment to the extent that those laws conflict with collective bargaining agreements. • Define “employer” as a person or entity employing one or more employees.

Should this proposal be approved?

State Proposal 12-3,

A PROPOSAL TO AM END THE STATE CONSTITUTION TO ESTABLISH A STANDARD FOR RENEW ABLE ENERGY s This proposal would: • Require electric utilities to provide at least 25% of their annual retail sales of electricity from renewable energy sources, which are wind, solar, biomass, and hydropower, by 2025. • Limit to not more than 1% per year electric utility rate increases charged to consumers only to achieve compliance with the renewable energy standard. • Allow annual extensions of the deadline to meet the 25% standard in order to prevent rate increases over the 1% limit. • Require the legislature to enact additional laws to encourage the use of Michigan made equipment and employment of Michigan residents.

Should this proposal be approved?

State Proposal 12-4, . i . A PROPOSAL TO AM END THE STATE CONSTITUTION TO ESTABLISH THE MICHIGAN QUALITY HOM E CARE COUNCIL AND PROVIDE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING FOR IN-HOME CARE W ORKERS

This proposal would: • Allow in-home care workers to bargain collectively with the Michigan Quality Home Care Council (MQHCC). Continue the current exclusive representative of in-home care workers until modified in accordance w ith labor laws. • Require MQHCC to provide training for in-home care workers, create a registry of workers who pass background checks, and provide financial services to patients to manage the cost of in-home care. • Preserve patients’ rights to hire in-home care workers who are not referred from the MQHCC registry who are bargaining unit members. • Authorize the MQHCC to set minimum compensation standards and terms and conditions of employment.

Should this proposal be approved?

State Proposal 12-5, /

A PROPOSAL TO AM END THE STATE CONSTITUTION TO LIM IT THE ENACTM ENT OF NEW TAXES BY STATE GOVERNM ENT

This proposal would: Require a 2/3 majority vote of the State House and the State Senate, or a statewide vote of the people at a November election, in order for the State of Michigan to impose new or additional taxes on taxpayers or expand the base of taxation or increasing the rate of taxation. This section shall in no way be construed to limit or modify tax limitations otherwise created in this Constitution.

Should this proposal be approved?

State Proposal 12-6,

A PROPOSAL TO AM END THE STATE CONSTITUTION REGARDING CONSTRUCTION OF INTERNATIONAL BRIDGES AND TUNNELS

This proposal would: • Require the approval of a majority of voters at a statewide election and in each municipality where “new international bridges or tunnels for motor vehicles” are to be located before the State of Michigan may expend state funds or resources for acquiring land, designing, soliciting bids for, constructing, financing, or promoting new international bridges or tunnels. • Create a definition of “new international bridges or tunnels for motor vehicles” that means, “any bridge or tunnel which is not open to the public and serving traffic as of January 1, 2012.”

Should this proposal be approved? •

County Proposals,

FORM OF THE WAYNE COUNTY BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE

SHALL THE WAYNE COUNTY HOME RULE CHARTER BE AMENDED TO ADD A NEW SECTION 5.120 AND TO AMEND EXISTING SECTION 5.134 TO AUTHORIZE THE WAYNE COUNTY COMMISSION RATHER THAN THE WAYNE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ESTABLISH THE FORM (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LUMP-SUM AND LINE- ITEM) OF THE COUNTY BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE; AND TO REQUIRE THE COUNTY COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH THE FORM OF THE BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE BY DECEMBER 7, 2012 AND TO ADOPT CHANGES TO THE FORM AT LEAST TEN MONTHS BEFORE THE BEGINNING OF A FISCAL YEAR TO BE EFFECTIVE FOR THAT FISCAL YEAR; AND TO ALSO AMEND SECTION 5.121 TO REQUIRE THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT THE BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE IN THE FORM ESTABLISHED BY THE COUNTY COMMISSION?

INDEPENDENT EXTERNAL AUDITOR

SHALL SECTION 3.119(E) OF THE WAYNE COUNTY HOME RULE CHARTER BE AMENDED TO REMOVE THE RESTRICTION THAT PROHIBITS AN INDEPENDENT EXTERNAL AUDITOR FROM PROVIDING AUDIT SERVICES TO THE COUNTY FOR MORE THAN EIGHT (8) CONSECUTIVE YEARS; AND FURTHER TO REQUIRE INDEPENDENT EXTERNAL AUDITORS BE SELECTED BASED ON A COMPETITIVE PROCESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COUNTYS PROCUREMENT ORDINANCE?

MEMBERSHIP ON THE WAYNE COUNTY RETIREM ENT COMMISSION

SHALL SECTION 6.112 OF THE WAYNE COUNTY HOME RULE CHARTER BE AMENDED TO EXPAND THE WAYNE COUNTY RETIREMENT COMMISSION’S MEMBERSHIP FROM 8 TO 9, ADDING AS A MEMBER THE WAYNE COUNTY TREASURER OR HIS OR HER DESIGNEE; AND ALSO TO AUTHORIZE THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE WAYNE COUNTY COMMISSION, WHO IS ALSO A MEMBER OF THE WAYNE COUNTY RETIREMENT COMMISSION, TO APPOINT A PERSON TO SERVE AS HIS OR HER DESIGNEE ON THE RETIREMENT COMMISSION; AND TO FURTHER ALLOW EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES OF THE WAYNE COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY TO VOTE FOR AND SERVE AS MEMBERS OF THE WAYNE COUNTY RETIREMENT COMMISSION (WITH NO MORE THAN ONE MEMBER BEING AN AIRPORT EMPLOYEE OR RETIREE) UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THE AIRPORT AUTHORITY ESTABLISHES ITS OWN RETIREMENT SYSTEM OR PENSION PLAN?

REM OVAL OF THE WAYNE COUNTY EXECUTIVE FROM OFFICE BY THE GOVERNOR

SHAT.I. THE WAYNE COUNTY HOME RULE CHARTER BE AMENDED TO ADD SECTION 4.124 TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNOR TO REMOVE THE WAYNE COUNTY EXECUTIVE FROM OFFICE FOR THE SAME REASONS AND WITH THE SAME DUE PROCESS AS PROVIDED BY LAW FOR THE SHERIFF, PROSECUTING ATTORNEY, COUNTY CLERK, REGISTER OF DEEDS, AND COUNTY TREASURER?

THE WAYNE COUNTY COMMISSION’S POW ER TO APPROVE COMPENSATION

SHALL SECTION 3.115 OF THE WAYNE COUNTY HOME RULE CHARTER, WHICH SETS FORTH THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE WAYNE COUNTY COMMISSION, BE AMENDED TO INCLUDE THE POWER AND DUTY TO APPROVE ALL COMPENSATION OF EVERY EMPLOYMENT POSITION IN THE COUNTY, UNLESS THE COMPENSATION IS ESTABLISHED BY STATE OR FEDERAL LAW?

POLLING LOCATIONS ARE: Precinct 1 St. Kenneth’snnntli’o Catholicr’o+l^nlin ChurchPltiirnli 14951 N Haggerty Rd Precinct 2 • Friendship Station 42375 Schoolcraft Rd Precinct 3 Township Hall 9955 N Haggerty Rd Precinct 4 Fiegel Elementary School 39750 Joy Rd Precinct 5 Isbister Elementary School 9300 Canton Center Rd Precinct 6 West Middle School 44401 W Ann Arbor Trl Precinct 7 Church of the Nazarene 45801 Ann Arbor Rd W Precinct 8 Praise Baptist Church 45000 N Territorial Rd Precinct 9 Living Word Church 46500 N Territorial Rd Precinct 10 North Ridge Church 49555 N Territorial Rd Precinct 11 Risen Christ Lutheran Church 46250 Ann Arbor Rd W Precinct 12 Pioneer Middle School 46081 Ann Arbor Rd W

Applications for Absentee ballots may be obtained during regular business hours, which are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from our office located at:

Township Clerk’s Office 9955 N Haggerty Road Plymouth, MI 48170

On Saturday, November 3, 2012 the Clerk’s Office will be open; 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., to issue Absentee ballots to qualified voters in person

On Monday, November 5, 2012 qualified voters may be issued an Absentee ballot in person, and shall vote them in the Clerk’s Offices until 4:00 p.m.s

Joe Bridgman, MMC Township Clerk

Publish: October 28, 2012

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Tickets still remain for Tasaters also will have been in the wine business the Wine Tasting Bene­ a chance to bid in a live for 60 years. fit & Auction in Livonia, auction for such items Lutfy has done more sponsored by Community as: a party of 4 to spend than 50 wine tasting ben­ Opportunity Center and 4 nights at Napa Val­ efits over the past three set for Friday, Nov. 9. ley winery guest house decades, including fund­ Organizers have just plus VIP visits to 8 Napa raisers for organizations learned that a high-end Valley wineries; week such as Sarah Fisher & St. winery from Califor­ in a vacation home in Vincent De Paul and the nia, the Korbin Kameron Frankfort; hot air bal­ Fr. Solanus Casey Center Vineyards, will join oth­ loon ride for two; dinner of the Capuchin Francis­ ers to offer the top, most for six prepared in a pri­ can Friars, and COC. popular California wines vate home by Chef Larry Community Opportuni- for sampling by guests. Janes; wine tasting party tyCenter, based in Livo­ Korbin Kameron oper­ in a private home featur­ nia, is a non-profit man­ ates a 180-acre vineyards ing 15 wines from around agement corporation on Mount Veeder in Cal­ the world that provides leadership ifornia’s Sonoma Valley There will be 10 ven­ and oversight to nearly where its estate grown dors of fine wine, includ­ 100 people with develop­ Bishop Francis Reiss (center), the auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Detroit, per­ wines are enjoyed wine ing several internation­ mental disabilities who formed the blessing and dedication of the new addition. In the background (from left) enthusiasts worldwide. al wines, available for live among 23 homes and are Peter Dews, M.D., vice president of medical affairs and chief medical officer; Louis More than 100 inter­ sampling throughout the apartment settings in Hallal, M.D., chief of staff; and Jack Kirksey, Livonia mayor. national wines from all event which also includes western WayneCounty. over the world, ranging in a silent auction, live auc­ Homes and apartments price from $10 to $150 a tion, and an elaborate are in Plymouth, Livonia, bottle, can be sampled at array of hors d’oeuvres in Garden City, Westland St. M ary M ercy the festivity that will ben­ addition to wine tasting. and Redford. efit Community Opportu­ Tickets at $65 per person In addition to the live nity Center (COC) which or $120 per couple may auction, many items will provides housing and be reserved by calling be available for inspection supportive services to Diane or Larry Janes at and bidding at the silent dedicates addition people with developmen­ 734-422-5525. auction tables including tal disabilities in western ■ Jim Lutfy, president Detroit Pistons and Plym­ Wayne County. and owner of The Fine outh Whaler tickets, mas­ By Karen Smith milestone.” He said reno­ Maria Buison-Bace- The Wine Tasting Ben­ Wine Source, has been sage certificates, paint­ Observer Staff Writer vation of the North Wing, ro of Redford, a 28-year efit & Auction, sponsored ' in the wine business for ings, a house cleaning ser­ where the majority of 90 employee who manages by The Fine Wine Source more than three decades, vice, restaurant certifi­ St. Mary Mercy dedi­ existing rooms will be con­ patient registration, said of Livonia on behalf of almost two decades at cates, wine baskets, and cated its new three-story verted to private rooms, the improvements show COC, will be held from 16721 Middlebelt in Livo­ assorted gift baskets. addition Wednesday, the will begin next month and progress. “We’re here to 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Fri­ nia. Before that Lutfy dis­ For tickets contact Pat first portion of a $89 mil­ is expected to be complet­ serve” the needs of the day, Nov. 9, in the Aspen tributed wine at the Clo- at (734) 422-1020. Credit lion project that will com­ ed in about 16 months. The community, she said. Room of Laurel Manor on verleaf Market in South- cards will be accepted the pletely rebuild the 53- North Entrance will also Sharon and Dennis the north service drive field. A renowned wine night of the event to pay year-old Livonia hospital be renovated. Smith of Livonia attended west of Newburgh Road distributor, Lutfy comes for live and silent auction from the inside out. “All of this togeth­ the ceremony with their in Livonia. from a family that has items. President and CEO er creates the new St. 2-year-old granddaughter, David Spivey called the Mary Mercy Hospital,” Brook Smith. 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Reattached hand puts man

in medical history books

By Julie Brown s to rm .” S ta ff W rite r Nadeau had been in several sports at CC but Todd Nadeau, 51, of focused on basketball as Northville Township a senior. “Most people holds a place in medical didn’t give me a whole lot h is to ry . of respect” as an injured Nadeau was working a athlete, he recalled. summer job at a down­ He still plays basketball to w n N o r th v ille c a r w ash at Our Lady of Victory in site, a summer job when Nadeau severed his right N orthville and St. James an industrial accident hand in a 1979 accident. He in N o v i. severed his hand. continues to wear a special Nadeau works with “I had just turned 18” sleeve to protect the limb. traumatic brain injury and was a D etroit Cath­ patients, who also must olic Central High senior, hand, and can grip w ith it. learn to cope. “Now all of the psychologist recalled. Nadeau engineered brac­ a sudden you have a trag­ “The saw was still mov­ es approved by the NCAA edy. You’ve got to cope ing. The next thing I (National Collegiate Ath­ and deal w ith it.” knew my hand was sev­ letic Association) to allow He gets a lot of ques­ e re d .” h im to p la y b a s k e tb a ll as tions about his injury. “It Y ou ng N adeau w as a Wayne State Universi­ w as a m ira c le to h a ve it rushed to then-St. M ary ty and Albion College stu­ saved. I was blessed to Hospital in Livonia and dent. have strong fam ily.” from there to Harp­ The accident was Aug. Nadeau earned a B.S. er Hospital in Detroit 12,1979, said Nadeau, in biology from Albion “ w h e re th e y ha d a te a m who didn’t set out to a lo n g w ith a B .A . in p s y ­ of hand surgeons.” make medical history. chology there. He also His first operation was “That wasn’t my goal. h o ld s an M .A . fr o m W est­ 15 hours, w ith more sur­ You go through some­ ern Michigan University geries to follow. “It was thing like that, you’re in p sych o lo g y. the first successful reat­ just gripping the steer­ He works out of Novi tachment,” Nadeau said. ing wheel as tight as you and Grand Blanc offices “I’ve had 22 m ajor sur­ can.” as a psychologist. Nadeau PHOTOS BY JOHN HEIDER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER geries (since), about 120 His great fam ily and is m arried to Julie and Novi psychologist Todd Nadeau severed his right hand in a 1979 accident and was one of h o u rs o f s u rg e rie s .” school helped, “a lot of dad to two daughters in the first successful reattachments of a limb in the state of Michigan. He went on to play He has about 20 percent encouraging people. It 10th and ninth grades and basketball in college using a padded brace that he designed himself. Nadeau wears the use of the injured right he lp e d m e to w e a th e r the a son in first grade. padded brace in this photo and also holds another brace he developed for weight lifting.

Retired firefighter heads M adonna program

New to Madonna Uni­ p ro g ra m s . Eastern Michigan Uni­ Redford Aldersgate Unit­ v e r s ity ’s C o lle ge o f S ci­ “Paul brings incredible versity. He is a certified ed Methodist Church, ence and Mathematics passion a n d e n e rg y to the fire department safety DeNapoli leads construc- is Paul J. DeNapoli, who position,” said Ted Bier- o ffic e r. tion/medical mission retired as senior captain/ mann, Ph.D., dean of the For more than 20 years trips to H aiti to support p a ra m e d ic a fte r 27 y e a rs College o f Science and DeNapoli has been com­ rebuilding in the city of w ith the Livonia Fire and Mathematics. “His enthu­ m itted to the mission Jeremie (120 miles west Rescue Department. siasm , w o rk e th ic and o f M a d o n n a U n iv e rs i­ of Port au Prince, where As director of Madon­ dedication w ill, no doubt, ty serving on the Univer­ Madonna has launched na’s fire science, emer­ serve him well as he sity’s Alumni, Mission a distance learning busi­ gency management and works w ith students.” Effectiveness, and H aiti ness degree program). occupational safety and DeNapoli earned a Outreach committees as DeNapoli and his wife environmental health fire science bachelor’s w e ll as b e in g a m e m b e r Debbie are lifelong Livo­ programs, DeNapo­ degree and an M BA at of the Madonna Universi­ n ia re s id e n ts an d th e y l i w ill b e re s p o n s ib le fo r Madonna University, and ty Foundation Board. have two children, Dani­ recruiting and advising a bachelor’s degree at A n a c tiv e m e m b e r o f elle and Christopher. Paul DeNapoli on one of the mission trips he led to help students and ensuring the the rebuilding efforts in earthquake-ravaged Haiti. growth and success of the

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Lorianne O’Brady, form er in fines and “M y reputation is something pause to r e fle c t on h o w n o t to H ills resident, faces 10 counts scheduler for Republican Con­ court costs. If I value very m uch... I failed be ha ve.” of forgery and one count of gressman Thaddeus McCotter, she fails to pay my own standard of behav­ Friends, coworkers and com­ conspiracy to commit a legal was sentenced today to 20 days ’•« the fines and ior. I take fu ll responsibility m unity leaders submitted sev­ act in an illegal manner. See­ in ja il o r 20 da ys in a w o rk p ro ­ —- JS costs, she will for the momentary lapse in an eral letters supporting O’Brady wald faces one count of con­ g ra m fo r h e r ro le in th e p e ti­ serve 12 days otherwise ordinary and eth­ to th e c o u rt. spiracy to com m it a legal act tion fraud scandal that led to ; !*§ J I in jail. ical life that has brought me O’Brady was one of four for­ in an illegal manner. Yowch­ M c C o tte r’s re s ig n a tio n . In a statement here. If I could somehow go mer McCotter staffers charged uang also faces six misde­ O’Brady, 52, of Livonia was O'Brady t0 the c o u rt, back to that moment, I would after the Michigan Secretary meanor counts of falsely sign­ sentenced by Judge Kathleen O’Brady said certainly not make the choice of State determined nominat­ ing a nominating petition as a McCann of 16th D istrict Court she is rem orseful for what she I foolishly did. I would adhere ing petitions had photocopied circulator, while Seewald also in Livonia. O’Brady pleaded no called “a single act of stupidi­ to the morals I have always signatures from previous elec­ faces nine sim ilar misdemean­ contest Sept. 18 to five counts t y ” an d asked M cC a n n to a llo w h e ld m y s e lf to. tion s. o r co u n ts. of falsely signing a nominating th e loss o f h e r re p u ta tio n to be “I have lost everything oth­ Schuette did not charge The fourth staffer, M ary petition as circulator, a misde­ e n ou gh p u n ish m e n t. er than my family, my friends McCotter, saying there was not Melissa H irnbull of Howell, m eanor. “There are no words to and m y God. I ask that you specific, direct evidence of his faces one count of falsely sign­ F o llo w in g h e r sentence, express the grievous remorse let the losses I have endured involvement. ing a nominating petition as cir­ O’Brady w ill serve 18 months I feel for having put myself in the last three months be Paul Seewald and Don Yowch- c u la to r a n d one c o u n t o f con­ probation, w ith the first 12 in this situation,” she read. “I en ough an d a llo w m e to w a lk ua ng w e re b o u n d o v e r f o r t r i ­ s p ira c y to c o m m it a le g a l a c t months as reporting proba­ h a ve a lw a y s tr ie d to be a p e r­ out of this courtroom with my al to Third C ircuit Court Thes- in an illegal manner. Oral argu­ tion, said Joy Yearout, acting son of integrity who answers last shred of dignity so that I day by 16th D istrict Judge m e n ts a re sch e d u le d to be director of communications for when called, helps when asked can rebuild a life for m y chil­ Sean Kavanagh on several felo­ heard Nov. 1 in Troy’s 52-4 Dis­ Attorney General B ill Schuette. and prays when I don’t know dren and myself. It is m y hope ny charges. trict Court on whether Turnbull O’Brady must also pay $2,625 what else I can do. that m y poor choice gives them Yowchuang, a Farmington should be bound over for trial.

Estate issues can be complicated for non-m arried couples

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I children mention that because of in a relationship with past, the more you keep ments, it is not a bad idea have never done a will or a as ben­ health insurance, there is that you have named judges, courts and law­ to draw up an agreement Money Matters trust, but I think I’ve named eficiaries. I no way that we will ever get your significant other as yers out of fam ily affairs, that just sets forth in beneficiaries on most things. should also married. Are there any other the person to make the the easier life w ill be. w riting the understand­ I am divorced and have Rick Bloom mention issues I should address? decisions for you. 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» 1 t online at hometownlife.com LOCAL NEWS Observer & Eccentric | Sunday, October 28, 2012 (CP) A13 Voting open in ‘friendly’ pumpkin election

By Sue Mason Observer Staff W riter

Michigan may not have early voting, but that’s what is happening at th e V C A o f G a rd e n C ity where a decision as big as s e le c tin g th e p re s id e n t o f the United States is tak­ ing place: The winner of th e C ry s ta l P u m p k in . For 18 years, the vet­ erinary clinic has held a pumpkin decorating. It’s a “friendly, but intense” competition where the prize is ice cream, the winner’s name on the The ballot isn't quite as lengthy as the one in the Nov. 6 general election, but according to Dr. Brad Davis at VCA of Garden City, selecting the winner of the Holy Grail of pump­ veterinary clinic's annual Crystal Pumpkin Award from the nine "nominees" is just as important. The pumpkins were decorated by members of the staff. kin contests, the Crystal Pumpkin, and yearlong “M ine is so much bet­ book. People can cast by 32 inches high — and bragging rights. ter than the others that I their votes w ith the like prohibit the “ selling/lend- “The excitement is don’t need to,” said Davis. buttons, but Davis isn’t ing of pumpkin space for that I won last year and When he first start­ certain how that w ill fac­ the competition.” A draw­ everyone is happy that ed the contest, pumpkins tor into the contest. ing determines the order I ’m g o in g to w in a g ain were on display for two , “We offered it online in the display, and the th is y e a r,” said a c o n fi­ w eeks, b u t i t ’s been c u t to la s t year, and n o w th a t w e assigned space “cannot dent Brad Davis. “It was 10 days to m inim ize the know Facebook works, it’s be traded or altered.” a v e ry p ro u d m o m e n t to rotting pumpkin smell. In m o re lik e a F lo rid a elec­ Davis doesn’t know see th e jo y on th e ir face s the early days, “you could tio n w ith a lo t o f e le c tro n ­ if the pumpkin contest that I had won.” smell the pumpkin in the ic h a n g in g chads,” he said. is b ig g e r th a n th e p re s ­ A veterinarian, Davis parking lot” by the time idential election, but started the contest in the contest was over. He By the rules “it’s more important.” 1994 to show o ff his supe­ suspects there w ill be a Over the years, Davis H e ’s c o n s id e rin g h o w to rior pumpkin decorat­ problem with one entry has developed a two-page accommodate the media ing talents. He buys the th is year. list of rules for the con­ like NBC and CBS when pumpkins, and gives “Rookies don’t know test which staffer Denise they show up to cover it. them out to staff who how to keep their pump­ Toney has said relates to “I assume the media come up w ith their own kins from rotting, and it her “because I’ve been w ill be calling us, but I’m designs. They’re dis­ appears that No. 9, the here the longest.” She’s w o rrie d th a t o u r p a rk in g played in the lobby of the Dr. Brad Davis hoists the Crystal Pumpkin in the traditional Cheshire Cat, may have right since the subtitle lot isn’t big enough for clinic on Inkster Road Stanley Cup pose after being the top vote getter in the problems,” he said. “A ll for the rules is “To keep the news trucks,” he said. from Oct. 21 to Oct. 31, 2012 Pumpkin Contest. th a t m a y be le ft b y H a l­ Denise from cheating.” A n d he hopes th e new s­ when Davis counts the loween is the smile.” Toney has done better ies re a liz e th e re ’s a c o lo r votes. The announcement is enforced although vot­ m ystery since each one Davis has also turned to than Davis in the contest. difference in this election. is made at the Novem­ ers are “allowed to come is assigned a number. A social media to promote She’s w o n a t le a st fo u r “In the presidential ber staff meeting which back and vote every day, clue, however, m ight be the contest. Pictures of tim e s. election, you have blue this year happens to be on if they’re voting for my h is p e n ch a n t f o r e le c­ the entries can be found The rules determine the states and red states, but Election Day, Nov. 6. pumpkin,” Davis said. tronics. His pumpkin has on the VCA Garden City amount of display space in the pumpkin election H o w v o te rs k n o w w h ic h it this year, but he hasn’t 2012 Crystal Pumpkin p e r p u m p k in — 12 in c h ­ every state is an orange T h e v o t e r s p u m p k in is D a v is ’s is a used it. Contest page on Face- es wide by 22 inches deep state,” he said. The voters are the cli­ ents and anyone who stops by — one woman comes in from Chicago each y e a r to v is it h e r p a r­ Please Join ents and to cast her vote. There’s no need for pho­ AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL to identification, and the one person-one vote rule

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By Sue Mason Observer Staff W riter G O D B L E S S ! For pastor Ruby Beneteau, it is notes like the follow­ Pastors Michael Ener- ing that reaffirm what is being done at the Lighthouse son and Ruby Bene­ Home Missions in Westland is the right thing to do: teau are hoping some­ "This is the first time I have had to make use of a soup one can help them solve kitchen. I'm writing this in thanks to the services you a problem. With winter provide and the welcoming and concern shown by your approaching, they would volunteers. I have always known, 'Go to church when like to replace the Light­ you need help.' But making that step to finding one house Home Missions’ close by, contacting them and stepping inside the doors hot water heater with a was a difficult one. Once inside, I see these fears were tankless heater. unnecessary. I greatly appreciate what you are doing!" The mission has a 50- gallon tank but it’s not large enough to meet those in need. clothing. At Thanksgiving the needs at the mission. Now Enerson and Bene­ and Christmas, 346 peo­ Laundry and dish wash­ teau are hoping the com­ ple received food baskets. ing leaves little water for munity will help out The mission is support­ the homeless who stay either through donations ed by other churches in overnight at the Warm­ of money or even the tan­ Westland, Inkster, Gar­ ing Center during Janu­ kless system. den City, Livonia, Can­ ary, February and March, “We don’t survive on ton and Plymouth. It and even limiting show­ big gifts but on many serves as a satellite cen­ FILE PHOTO ers to 15 minutes doesn’t small offerings,” said ter for Gleaners Com­ Pastors Ruby Beneteau and Michael Erierson are looking for help in getting a source of help. Many times, the hot Enerson. “It’s rough when m unity Food Bank and more hot water for the Lighthouse Home Mission housed at Enerson's Full Gospel Temple showers are anything but you come in from the cold through Churches United in Westland. hot, Beneteau said. and can’t get a hot show­ Against Hunger, a collab­ “We’ll have 35 peo­ er. Anyone who showers, oration of 27 churches in ple shower, we do dish­ we take their clothes and the area, has helped feed es and run the washer, all give them fresh clothes.” 86,855 people. with the 50-gallon tank,” Beneteau has been Enerson is hoping to ^ r aMUUnc,>n,,pwv said Beneteau. “I’m in serving the needs of acquire a vacant Wayne my office and I’ll hear the homeless for more TV Lab shop beside the ' a r e & them in the shower when than 27 years, first at church and turn it into the water gets cold. This her small home as the a resale shop. He also would prevent that from House of Refuge and would like to add on to the happening. We wouldn’t now in facilities provided building to create a ware­ have to worry about run­ by the Full Gospel Tem­ house where donated u c t u s w ning out of hot water.” ple on Palm er in West- items could be repaired. “It would be so right for land. The mission oper­ Proceeds would go to the them to come in and have ates a food pantry, cloth­ food bank. Full Assistance w ith a hot shower,” added Ener- ing bank, a soup kitchen “The need is greater son. “The critical thing that provides hot lunch­ and we’re doing every­ Bathing, Dressing & Hygiene about this is the Warm­ es 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mon­ thing we can do to meet in a Sm all Hom e-like Setting ing Center. We’re getting day through Friday and a the needs,” he said. ready to open, we have to warming shelter for the People interested in for Active/Alert, Memory Impaired, wash the bedding.” homeless open 7 p.m. to 8 helping can send dona­ Frail/Recovering & Alzheimer's residents Enerson called Flame a.m. in January, February tions to the Lighthouse Heating and Cooling to and March. The mission Home Missions and des­ 1 Highly Competitive Inclusive Rates get an idea what it would also works with the peo­ ignate them for the hot > 24 Hour Professional Staffing take to purchase and ple who come through the water tank. They can > Private/Semi-Private/Barrier-Free C rystaC Cree ^ install one. 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CROSS COUNTRY M U w o m e n W a r r i o r s stym ie Tech The Madonna Uni­ versity women's soc­ cer team moved one a r e b e s t step closer to hosting a home playoff game following Wednes­ day afternoon's 4-2 o f M l A C Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference By Brad Emons victory over visiting Observer Staff W riter Indiana Tech on Se­ nior Day. Lutheran Westland is on Prior to the match, top of the Michigan Inde­ the Crusaders hon­ pendent Athletic Confer­ ored their 2012 ence cross country world seniors - Chelsey once again. Budlong (Novi), Lau- The Warriors success­ ryn Dostilio (Sterling fully defending both Heights) and Jackie crowns last week by win­ Vaquera (Brighton). ning the boys and girls The victory puts team titles in a meet host­ MU, now 9-7 overall ed by Rochester Hills and 5-2 in the WHAC, Lutheran Northwest at into a second-place Spencer Park. tie with Tech and Cor­ The Lutheran Westland nerstone heading into girls, led by freshman the final conference Jenna Wisner, scored matches on Saturday. __M 37 points, well ahead Madonna jumped of runner-up Grosse BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER out to a 3-0 halftime lead on goals by Jen­ Pointe Woods University- Plymouth's Mike Kennedy (No. 2) scores in the fourth quarter Friday to make it a 33-21 game. Trying to stop Kennedy Liggett’s 82. is Canton's Matt Suppelsa (No. 45). nifer Jurcak, 22nd Rounding out the team minute (from Amanda scoring was Thylor Bap­ Ferrick); Ferrick, 30th tist Park, third (116 by minute (penalty kick); tiebreaker); Auburn and Kristin Black Hills Oakland Christian, (from Ferrick). fourth (116); Birmingham ’Cats knock out Chiefs Tori Singstock cut Roeper, fifth (122); South- the deficit to 3-1 in field Christian, sixth the 65th minute on a penalty kick, but (134); Lutheran N orth­ By Tim Smith FOOTBALL PRE-DISTRICT Plymouth (8-2) will need to shore Jurcak gave the Cru­ west, seventh (138); and Observer Staff W riter things up because next on the Ann Arbor Greenhills, duplicate what they did in 2010 — playoff schedule is undefeated saders a three-goal eighth (153). There was a lot for Plymouth when they knocked out the Chiefs Livonia Churchill (10-0). cushion again in the Wisner’s first-place football head coach Mike Sawchuk in the second round and went on Still, at least for a day or two, the 66th minute off an time on the 5,000-meter to like about Friday’s 40-28 victory to reach the D1 finals — Sawchuk Wildcats will enjoy ending Can­ assist from Parent. course was 19 minutes, over Canton in the first round of knows there are some wrinkles to ton’s season — a payback for 2011, Singstock then 47.8 seconds. Parkway’s the Division 1 state playoffs. iron out. when the Chiefs prevailed in the notched her 17th of Taylor Siegel and Plym­ There was a 300-yard rushing pre-district encounter. the season just a min­ outh Christian Academy’s performance by Plymouth junior Things to fix “It just stinks we have to knock ute later to complete Terra Crown placed sec­ running back D J Rossell, four “I said at halftime we left 11 each other out,” said veteran Can­ the scoring for the ond and third, respective­ touchdowns by senior Mike Ken­ points on the board,” Sawchuk ton head coach Tim Baechler, Warriors (13-4, 5-2). ly, with tim es of 20:49.9 nedy and tackles all over the turf said, referring to two trips to Can­ whose team finished with a 6-4 MU goalkeeper and 20:43.5. by sophomore Shane Raymond. ton’s red zone where the Wildcats record. “I think we’re pretty good Blaire Schmalenberg Rounding out the scor­ Throw in a 57-yard punt by either lost the ball or settled for a football teams year in and year made four saves, ing for Lutheran West- Brenton Zuzo and key fumble field goal. “We can’t afford to do out. It just stinks one of us has to while Jordan Roell land was sophomore recoveries by senior sparkplug that if we want to make a run. We stop playing so fast, so quick.” had seven for the Michelle Greening, sixth Nate Emminger and Rossell and got to really clean it up and get The loss also meant the careers Tech. you get the picture. better and stop the mental mis­ Please see RUNNING, B4 But in order for the Wildcats to takes.” Please see PLAYOFF, B3

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By Tim Smith evening was in a five-game vous but it was so much fun,” Observer Staff W riter thriller against Canton and she said Dworzanin, during a * showed she could leap, dive recent practice. Abigail Dworzanin jumped and hit with the best of them. Having fun is something up to block the volleyball dur­ “My personal highlight Dworzanin is taking out of ing a May 2011 tournament in would be our very first game every workout, team meeting Grand Rapids. of the season against Canton,” and contest simply because After she landed, her left said the 17-year-old scholar she wondered for a long time knee was shot and hopes and athlete. “I thought my team whether her volleyball career dreams to be a student-lead­ did great. I’m hoping for that would ever get going again. er her junior season at Salem energy to come back through She said her family (includ­ High School were shot down. districts. ing parents Lynn and Michael Now fast forward 16 months “We didn’t win, but it was and older sister Lauren) and after surgery to repair her a fun game, high-spirited by friends on the Rocks such as anterior cruciate ligament and both teams, intense play, no (co-captain) Emily Lipa, Nik­ meniscus, the latter which had one giving up, everyone giving ki Manser and Julie DiMichele two tears to fix. it their all.” provided constant encourage­ She did make it back for her ment during those endless senior season and this week, She m ade it weeks and months of PT as the 5-11 outside hitter and co­ Dworzanin did get some 2011 stretched into 2012. captain will lead her team­ games under her belt during “They were always there mates onto the court at the the summer, too, once her 10 for me and always telling me, Novi-hosted Division 1 dis­ months of postsurgery phys­ every time people heard about tricts with new hopes — to be a ical therapy at University of my injury, it was always ‘You key contributor to playoff suc­ Michigan Med Sport in Ann have your senior year,”’ Dwor­ cess. Arbor finally ended. zanin noted. “Everyone was It would be nice for the But her performance against there for me, pushing me to Rocks to come out on fire, the the Chiefs validated and veri­ make sure I’d be able to play JO HN KEMSKI | EXPRESS PHOTO way they did in Dworzanin’s fied her comeback efforts. m y senior year.” Abigail Dworzanin's comeback from a devastating knee injury gives first game of the season. Her “Being back in my home her every reason to smile. The Salem senior outside hitter returned return that early September gym definitely made me ner­ Please see SENIOR, B5 after missing all of her junior season.

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By Brad Emons MEN'S COLLEGE of whom appeared in all tle bit better of an advan­ Observer Staff W riter BASKETBALL 31 games last season. tage over teams in our PREVIEW “The interior of our own program history.” Could the time be now team, we’re going to The Crusaders open for the Madonna Univer­ down off the dribble, get count on a lot of them their season Friday and sity men’s basketball pro­ penetration, get to the defensively,” Emenhiser Saturday with a pair of gram? free throw line and his said. “With Eoghann Ste­ games at Purdue-Calu- Maybe it’s already constant improving abil­ phens and Donald Owens, met. arrived. ity to set other guys up we need them stop drives, This year’s WHAC fea­ The Crusaders return and put them in position alter shots and ultimate­ tures a 22-game sched­ seven of their top play­ to be successful, are real­ ly get offensive rebounds ule, 11 games home and ers from last year’s 18-13 ly what make him go - they’re really the key to 11 away, with two con­ team led by the dynam ­ “And with Schuba, his our defense. ference bids on the line ic junior backcourt duo of ability just to knock down “In that (number) four for the NAIA Division II Bobby Naubert and Trav­ shot after shot, whether position, that’s where we National Tournament in is Schuba. he’s open or not, it’s such lose the most produc­ Branson, Mo. The WHAC Madonna is starting to a deadly weapon for us. tion last year graduat­ regular season champi­ gain respect after being We’re really expecting a ing Tyler Coker, who was on along with either the picked fourth in the Wol- lot out of both those guys a great leader and hard conference tournament verine-Hoosier Athlet­ this year on both ends of worker for us, but we champion or runner-up ic Conference preseason the floor.” have the guys who have will head to the NAIAs. coaches poll ranked only Expectations are as stepped into that posi­ “This year we’re going behind defending cham­ high as they’ve ever been tion and hoping to fill his to definitely take it day- pion Davenport, an NAIA for the Crusaders, who shoes and be able to do a by-day, but our goal is to Final Four team, along finished 12-6 last year in nice job. Certainly we’re get to the national tourna­ with Cornerstone and theW HAC. going to expect more out ment,” Naubert said. “It’s Indiana Tech, both of “I feel like this is the of those guys offensively, never been done in school which are also ranked in closest team I’ve ever and their role defensive­ history and we’re defi­ the top 25 nationally. been a part of,” Naubert ly has never been more nitely trying to change The 5-foot-10 Naubert, said. “I like the intelli­ important than it is now.” the culture around here. a first-team All-WHAC gence to this team, which I’m 100 percent, ready to selection and NAIA Divi­ I think will play to our In t h e m ix go, I’m excited about it.” sion II honorable mention advantage this season.” Meanwhile, sophomore Meanwhile, it’s been a All-America, will once And Naubert has noth­ Jordan Short will back long climb for Emenhis­ again orchestrate the MU ing but high praise for his up Naubert at the point er, who suffered through attack from his point- backcourt mate in Schu­ with 6-4 freshm an Tyler 7-23 and 8-22 seasons guard position where he ba, who shot an impres­ Stewart (Salem) vying for before the Crusaders fin­ averaged 15 points per sive 43 percent (117-for- time at guard along with ished 18-13 last year. game and set a school 272) from beyond the arc. fellow freshmen Jack “Our philosophy com­ record with 6.4 assists “He’s a great shooter, Ocobock, Zak Lewis and ing in, whether we knew per game. first of all,” the co-cap- Richard Katkic, and soph­ it at the time or not, is to Schuba, a 6-foot shoot­ tain said. “We comple­ omore Zach Wedesky. try and build a program ing guard from Rap­ ment each other real­ Sophomore Jeff rather than assemble a id City, shattered an ly well. When I get to the Schmitz and Alex Bedan team on a year-to-year MU record last year for basket, somebody has to will also look to earn play­ basis,” the fourth-year three-pointers while help out and usually he’s ing time up front. coach said. “If you look at averaging a team-best wide open for a three- “We’re not 100 per­ our roster, we have just 15.2 points per game. He pointer. He definite­ cent healthy, but over­ not gone out and looked earned second-team All- ly helps me out and it’s all we’re happy where we for transfers and try and WHAC honors. great to be out there with are health-wise heading piece something together “Between Naubert and him.” into the season,” Emen­ in the short term. We’ve Schuba, we’re going to The rest of the start­ hiser said. “I think this really tried to recruit expect a lot of out them ,” ing lineup will consist year one of our strengths the high schools. We’ve MU fourth-year coach of 6-7 senior co-captain is that we have a better tried to build having guys Noel Emenhiser said. Eoghann Stephens, who understanding of what in our program three or “Both are tremendous averaged 6.2 points and it takes to be successful. four years, so ultimately young men that work a team-best 5.4 rebounds Our guys really believe they have a deeper con­ BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER very hard and are great per outing; 6-4 junior in what we’re doing in nection of what we’re try­ Tyler Stewart, shown during a Salem game last season, at their craft. guard Matt Jenkins (6.6 our system defensively ing to accomplish here. It looks to make an immediate contribution with Madonna's “Naubert’s speed, his ppg); and 6-6 junior for­ and understand better the has been a long process. men's basketball team. ability to break a guy ward Fred Williams (7.6 concept offensively. 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Plagued by its low­ victorious Racers (30- while Emilie Freeman est hitting percentage 3) w ith 22 kills and 10 (Lutheran High West- of the season, the 16th- digs, while setter Lau­ land) contribut eight, ranked Madonna Uni­ ren Maxwell added 38 but MU made 33 attack versity women’s volley­ assists and 11 digs. errors and hit a season- ball team fell Wednes­ Elbe Comes paced the low 0.84 percentage. day night to host North­ defense with a team- Setter Evia Prieditis western Ohio in four best 19 digs, while Lau­ finished with 40 assists, sets, 25-11,24-26, 25-21, ren Macuga (School­ while Breanna Geile 25-22. craft College/Canton) had 16 digs as coach MU and Northwestern added 10 digs. Jerry Abraham’s career Ohio are now tied for Stacey Catalano paced win total is still holding first place in the Wol- the Crusaders (28-7) at 998. verine-Hoosier Athletic with 10 kills and 18 digs. MU returns to WHAC Conference with identi­ Samantha Geile and action 7 p.m. Wednes­ cal 8-1 records. Nastija Baranovska day, Oct. 31 at home Casey Gates paced the each added nine kills, against Indiana Tech.

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26-yard march was a PLAYOFF shanked punt that only Continued from page B1 w ent 5 yards. Zuzo immediately of a number of outstand­ made up for that, howev­ ing Canton seniors cam e er. He nailed a 28-yard to a close. field goal with 2:07 to go When standout senior to increase Plymouth’s lineman Cameron Dillard lead to 17-7. walked past Baechler on The Chiefs found the the field at Plymouth- end zone just before the Canton Educational Park end of the quarter to following the game, the make it a 17-14 contest * coach slapped the Flor­ at halftim e. W illiams (9- ida-bound player on the of-18 passing, 162 yards, shoulder pads. two TDs) led an 80-yard “I’ve had team s that drive with passes of 34 were undefeated and just yards (to Scott), 25 yards couldn’t wait until they (to senior tight end Scott were gone,” Baechler Gring) and 8 yards (to said. “This team , it didn’t McKoy for the score). matter what their win- loss record was, these M omentum lost seniors gave everything , Canton finally took the they had. In the off-sea­ lead, 21-20, thanks to son, our chemistry was Hollingsworth’s 89-yard great. run up the middle with “That’s what I’m really 3:04 to play in the third. sad about is we got to say Shennan’s extra point good-bye to those guys actually cracked the tie. tomorrow. I love those The next defensive guys, they’re a great series by the Chiefs is senior class.” what Baechler lamented. One of those seniors, 5- Instead of his defense 5 running back Malcolm getting a stop and Hollingsworth (19 car­ enabling the momentum ries, 123 yards, one TD) to stay on Canton’s side, rushed over to congratu­ the Wildcats regained late Kennedy, who com­ the lead 27-21 on a 35- piled 202 all-purpose yard scoring strike from yards — including 167 Eiland to Kennedy (with rushing in 20 carries. 11:53 left in the game). “I love my team, they “We took the lead in battled hard and so did the third quarter 21.-20, Plymouth,” Holling­ and we just needed to sworth said. “We’re all BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER step up and get it going,” brothers around this Canton quarterback Greg Williams (No. 7) can't elude Plymouth sophomore defender Shane Raymond (No. 54), who Baechler said. “We just Park. I’m proud of them, registered 6.5 tackles and three assist (tying for team honors with senior M att Janke). didn’t. Playoff football too, and hope they make you have to have a great it to state. I tried my best, defense.” we all tried our best and back Kendall Scott (seven right back, with Can­ up the second quarter “They (Chiefs) saw him The teams traded that’s all I could hope for rushes, 37 yards) carried ton senior Matt McKoy with another TD, this the first time (Oct. 5),” touchdowns the rest of tonight.” the ball to the 14, only to recovering the ball at the time on senior quarter­ Sawchuk said about Ros­ the way. Kennedy scored have it knocked loose by Chiefs’ 3-yard line. back Jamarl Eiland’s 11- sell. “I don’t think they on runs of 2 and 27 yards, Had to be perfect Emminger. Backed up, the Canton yard toss to junior wide- were too surprised, they sandwiched around Can­ Baechler said his team “We fumbled twice offense could not move out Connor Stella, who know* what he can do. ton’s 3-yard TD pass knew it had to play a per­ inside their red zone, the ball. Senior Connor caught the ball deep in He’s one of the tough­ from Williams to McKoy. fect game on offense that was the differ­ Shennan tried to punt, the right corner. est little kids I’ve ever On the previous play, to extend the season, ence,” Baechler said. but Kennedy brought him Setting that score up seen.” Williams connected with and the first series of “We weren’t going to stop down just in front of the was a 44-yard sweep by Canton cut the lead to Gring (four catches, 99 the night indicated that them, we had to hopeful­ goal line. Rossell, who rushed for 14-7 with 6:07 to play in yards) for a 27-yard com­ wasn’t to be the case. ly outscore them and be On the next play, Ken­ 300 yards on just 20 car­ the second. Sophomore pletion. Having driven down perfect on offense and we nedy scooted in to put ries before leaving ear­ quarterback Greg Wil­ inside Plym outh’s 20- just weren’t.” Plym outh up 7-0. ly in the fourth due to a liams scored on a 7-yard [email protected] yard line, senior running Plymouth fumbled it The Wildcats opened m inor leg injury. keeper. Setting up the (734)469-4128 Churchill fends off Spartans, 49-35

By Brad Emons job of getting body on body, and get­ Observer Staff W riter ting on blocks. And they blocked us tonight. They were much better than Livonia Stevenson made a signifi­ they were last week, much better.” cantly better showing in its rematch Churchill punted on its first posses­ Friday night with unbeaten Livonia sion of the third quarter and Steven­ Churchill. son decided to go for it on fourth-and- The visiting Spartans threw caution six at its own 50. to the wind, but it’s the Chargers who Mims rolled out and hit Billy Bonan- are moving on in the Division 1 foot­ no in the flat, who made a one-hand­ ball state playoffs following a 49-35 ed grab, cradling the ball on his hip, victory. gathering it, and racing 50 yards for a In the regular season finale just a TD to trim the Churchill lead to 28-24 week earlier, Stevenson found itself with 8:28 to go in the third. trailing 42-3 at halftime before fall­ The Spartans then tried an onside ing 49-10. kick that was recovered by the Char­ And when Tom O’Brien booted a 29- gers and, just seven plays later, Suida yard field goal with only 6:46 to play hit Brown with a 24-yard scoring pass in the final quarter, Stevenson trailed to put the Chargers back up 11 with by only one score, 35-27. 6:24 to go in the third to make it 35-24. But the Chargers’ potent offense Brown then shed two Stevenson never blinked, scoring three more tacklers on his way to the end zone times during the final 5:38 to secure with 5:38 remaining in regulation for the Region 2-District 2 triumph. his third TD of the night to put the Churchill (10-0) will face Plymouth Chargers ahead 42-27. (8-2) for the district title, beginning at He then added another TD with 7 p.m. next Friday at home. The two 2:29 to go on a 15-yard run to give teams met in Week 3, with Churchill Churchill a 22-point cushion. prevailing, 35-31. “My coach told me, ‘It’s time for the “The first game, they just moved leaders to show up,’ and I just took the ball up-and-down the field on us. myself in a leader position, and I felt We kind of realized we needed to take like I had to come out and do some­ care of the ball, even if it’s on fourth BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER thing for my team,” Brown said. down and going for it,” Stevenson Churchill's Romello Brown (13) sheds Stevenson tacklers M att Rodey (71) and M att Skibin- Stevenson got one more score for coach Matt Fielder said. “We went ski (77) during Friday's Division 1-Region 2-District 2 playoff clash. good measure during the final min­ back and tried to tighten up what we ute, when Mims connected with were doing. We limited a little bit Bonanno again on a 6-yard TD pass, what we were doing, and tried to do it sumed 6 minutes, 49 seconds of the But Stevenson would not go away, followed by the two-point pass to "well. I think we executed pretty well clock, capped by Dom Ferrara’s 3- marching 80 yards in 15 plays, result­ Weiss. offensively.” yard run. ing in an 8-yard TD run by C.J. Weiss Brown, who also plays lineback­ The Spartans gained an even 400 But on Churchill’s second play from (74 yards on 18 carries) with 1:54 left er, saw a new-and-improved Spartan yards in total offense, but gave up 429 scrimmage following a Stevenson in the half. offense in the rematch. in return and had no answer again for false start, senior quarterback Seth A 31-yard return on the ensu­ “We just came down to see if we 5-foot-ll, 246-pound senior tailback Suida hit Hunter Rimatzki on a bomb ing kickoff by Jeremy Lewis set up could get another win, but we knew Romello Brown, who finished up with over the middle for a 79-yard TD to Churchill’s fourth TD of the first half, it would be hard because they’d cor­ 198 yards on 27 carries and scored even the count at 7-7. this time on a 3-yard run by Brown rect plays that they didn’t so well last four touchdowns, including an over- “Our offense is good, we can score,” with only 39.3 seconds left for a 28- week,” he said. “They were way more the-shoulder grab of a Seth Suida 22- Filiatraut said. “That’s how we’ve 14 lead (following Brian Alsobrooks’ aggressive. They blocked harder than yard TD pass with 6:24 remaining. done all year. Sometimes I wish we extra point). they did last week. Last week they Brown, who sat out nearly five could put together some time-con­ But after Churchill tried a short gave up, but this week they stuck months with a torn Achilles heel, suming drives that ended with touch­ kick, Stevenson senior quarterback their chests out and played hard. I seems to be improving on his cuts and downs, because you want to make Joe Mims, who was 22-of-30 passing give them credit.” moves each and every week. some adjustments with your defense for 243 yards, competed two quick Suida also had a strong night throw­ “He’s been more patient,” Churchill and give them a blow. We put them passes to put the Spartans in field ing hitting 13-of-16 passes for 204 coach John Filiatraut said of his star back out there and had trouble get­ goal range. And O’Brien convert­ yards and three TDs. running back. “And I think noticeably ting off the field. Sometimes that ed from 42 yards out by sneaking the Stevenson, making its first playoff in the last six games or so, he’s get­ quick-strike offense is difficult to kick on top of the crossbar, and over, appearance since 2008, finishes its ♦ ting in better shape. He really didn’t answer on the defensive side.” to cut the deficit to 28-17. season with a 6-4 record. have any spring or summer because With 9:39 left in the second quarter, Filiatraut said he didn’t see many “That senior class, give them a lot of his (Achilles heel) injury. He plays Churchill went ahead for keeps when new wrinkles in Stevenson’s offense, of credit for putting Stevenson back a lot more, he’s more sudden in his Malik Johnson scored on an end- but “personnel-wise, they got after in the playoffs,” Fielder said. “(Cen­ moves. He’s got good burst. He’s play­ around from 18 yards out. u s.” tral) division co-champions, it’s just a ing in top form. I don’t know how Johnson, a 5-9,161-pound junior, “We lost a lot of one-on-one bat­ great group of kids who wanted it and many times were gave it to him, but then jarred the ball loose on the ensu­ tles in the first half and that’s really really worked hard. They did every­ it feels like we sure gave it to him a ing kickoff and recovered it on the to their credit,” the Churchill coach thing that I asked of them.” lot.” Stevenson 17 to set up Suida’s 22-yard added. “The (Devin) Kelly kid, num­ Stevenson opened the game with a scoring strike to Robert Foster Jr. for ber 31, and their two guards that [email protected] 14-play, 76-yard TD drive that con­ a 21-7 advantage just 13 seconds later. were rolling on that sweep did a great (313) 222-6851

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enth (131); Northwest, RUNNING eighth (133); and Taylor Division champs! Continued from page B1 Baptist Park, ninth (173). St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Southfield Christian Canton completed their third vol­ (21:28.6); junior Ala- senior Evan Carter ran leyball season by bringing home the na Hill, 17th (23:12.0); 16:16 to take individual division championship title in the De­ senior Angela M orri­ boys honors. Greenhills’ troit Archdiocese CYO Program. SJN's son, 19th (23:18.7); and Ashwin Fujii was second Varsity No. 1 team went undefeated junior Megan Heil, 22nd in 17:18. with a 8-0 record in their division and (23:35.9). Senior Eric Smith progressed to the sweet 16 in the CYO Sophomores Rachel paced the Warriors’ first- playoffs. The 13-14 year-old girls are Wiggins and Allison place effort in sixth with from the Plymouth-Canton area and Johnson placed 23rd a clocking of 17:37. have been playing together since mid- and 28th, respectively, Other Lutheran West- August. The team is coached by Sue with tim es of 23:36.9 and land scorers includ­ O'Connor and the players are: eighth 24:05.7. ed senior Daniel Bunge, graders Alexia Granowicz (captain), Meanwhile, the Luther­ 12th (18:19); freshman Adeline Renzi (captain), Cassie Doutsas an W estland boys scored Hunter Roedel, 13th (captain), Allison Hurley, Katelyn Page, 60 points to capture the (18:27); senior Pete Sil- Makayla Helmer, Maeve McMaster, team title, while PCA lanpaa, 17th (18:36); and Rebecca Barrie, Madison Girdama beat Greenhills in a sec­ sophomore Ian O’Banion, (not pictured); seventh graders Sophia ond-place sixth-runner 23rd (19:24). Pantino and Gabby Mazzuca. tiebreaker after both Freshm an Weslee War­ team s scored 116. ren (20:20) and soph­ Rounding out the field omore Josiah Masey was Southfield Chris­ (21:26) took 45th and 56th, tian, fourth (119); Oak­ respectively. land Christian, fifth (130 THE WEEK AHEAD by tiebreaker); Liggett, [email protected] sixth (130); Roeper, sev­ (313) 222-6851 GIRLS VOLLEYBALL CLASS B GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY DISTRICT TOURNEY DRAWS at SOUTH LYON EAST (MHSAA Finals at MIS) CLASS A Tuesday, Oct. 30: (A) Detroit Communica­ Saturday, Nov. 3 a t N O V I tio n & M edia Arts vs. (B) South Lyon East, 4 Division 4, 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30: (A) Canton vs. (B) South p.m.; (C) Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard vs. (D) Division 3 ,11:30 a.m. CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS Lyon, 5 p.m.; (C) Salem vs. (D) Novi, 7 p.m. Detroit Community, 6 p.m. Division 2, 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1: Northville vs. A-B win­ Thursday, Nov. 1: Livonia Ladywood vs. Division 1, 3 p.m. LIVONIA FRANKLIN Steven Kruppa, 18:44.8; ner, 5 p.m.; Plymouth vs. C-D winner, 7 p.m. A-B winner, 4 p.m.; Livonia Clarenceville vs. GIRLS SWIMMING INVITATIONAL 15. Clint Cowen, 19:06.9; Friday, Nov. 2: Championship final, 7 p.m. C-D winner, 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2 (Winner advances to the regional semifi­ Friday, Nov. 2: Championship final, 6 p.m. Kensington Conference Prelims CROSS COUNTRY MEET 21. John Sas, 19:35.2; 37. nals Tuesday, Nov. 6 at Brighton vs. Skyline (Winner advances to the regional semifinals at South Lyon East, noon. Oct. 25 at Nankin Mills Nathan Guzowski, 20:27.6; district champion.) Tuesday, Nov. 6 at Livonia Ladywood vs. Saturday, Nov. 3 BOYS TEAM STANDINGS 47. Tyler Loveall, 21:17.0; at LIVONIA CHURCHILL Adrian district champion.) Kensington Conference Finals (grades 11-12): 1. Walled 56. Jack Brooks, 21:55.9; Tuesday, Oct. 30: (A) Livonia Franklin vs. CLASS D at South Lyon East, noon. Lake Northern, 56 points; 64. Leo Paul, 22:59.3. (B) Garden City, 5 p.m. at WESTLAND COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL 2. Salem, 60 (won tiebreak­ Lutheran Westland Fin­ HURON VALLEY LUTHERAN Wednesday, Oct. 31 Thursday, Nov. 1: Livonia Stevenson vs. er); 3. Livonia Churchill, 60; ishers: 62. Josiah Masey, Redford Thurston, 5 p.m.; Livonia Churchill Tuesday, Oct. 30: (A) Lutheran High Indiana Tech at MU, 7 p.m. vs. A-B winner, 7 p.m. Westland vs. (B) Detroit Westside Christian Friday, Nov. 2 4. Northville, 64; 5. Canton, 22:19.0; 65. Brandon Kru­ Friday, Nov. 2: Championship final, 5 p.m. Academy, 6:30 p.m. MU at Siena Heights, 7 p.m. 129; 6. Livonia Franklin, ger, 23:23.8; 69. Alex Cook, (Winner advances to the regional semifinals Thursday, Nov. 1: Southfield Christian vs. MEN'S COLLEGE HOOPS 152. 24:29.0; 75. Adam Kohtz, Tuesday, Nov. 6 at Farmington vs. Detroit A-B winner, 5:30 p.m.; Huron Valley Luther­ Thursday, Nov. 1 Individual w inner: Colin 29:07.5; 76. Ray Morri­ King district champion.) an vs. Novi Franklin Road Christian, 7 p.m. St. Clair at S'craft, 7:30 p.m. Murphy (Churchill), 17:57.9 son, 28:48.4; 77. Garrett a t RO M ULUS Friday, Nov. 2: Championship final, 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2 (5,000 meters). Kempf, 30:49.0; 78. 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Gaining confidence Ladywood quad At first, however, her confidence was a bit shaky, not knowing if the The Westland John Plymouth Christian next sudden movement Glenn girls volleyball Academy lost in three might cause another inju­ team closed out the regu­ sets to Oakland Chris­ ry. lar season Wednesday by tian, despite contribu­ That trepidation didn’t going 2-1 in the Livonia tions from Mary Anleit- last, however. Ladywood Quad. ner (five aces, five kills), “In the beginning I was Host Ladywood beat Rachael Fuller (11 digs, staying far away from Glenn in the opener, 25- eight kills), Jen Malcolm the net,” she said. “I was 16,25-8. The Rockets then (two blocks, six kills) and really hesitant about bounced back to beat Kelsey Williamson (four being close,... landing, Hartland (21-25,25-23,15- kills). diving and having my full 11) and Westland H uron Trojans trium ph motion. Now, in intense Valley Lutheran (25-16, games I rarely think 26-24). Livonia Clarenceville about it. Glenn, now 12-30-3 celebrated Senior Night “Sometimes it’s always overall, got a team-best Thursday with a 25-20 25- in the back of your mind, 28 assist-to-kills and five 23,25-20 victory over vis­ ‘Be careful.’ But when ace serves from senior iting Bloomfield Hills I’m in the play I’m not setter Claire Truskowski. Cranbrook. thinking ‘I can’t get this Bri Robinson added a The Trojans, who ball because of my knee.’ team-high 26 digs and im proved to 19-17-4 over­ I’m thinking ‘That’s my added five aces, while all, were led by seniors ball.’” Hannah Staples and Kel­ Jodi Ankiel (11 digs), Ash­ Throughout her junior ly Epperson led the offen­ ley Murphy (seven kills), season, Dworzanin would sive attack with 11 and 10 Tonya Vernier (three have given anything kills, respectively. blocks, two aces); Justine to have such thoughts JO HN KEMSKI | EXPRESS PHOTO “It was a great way to Bateman (14-for-14 serv­ because those would have Getting ready to hit the volleyball during a recent match is Salem's Abigail Dworzanin. end our regular season ing, three aces) and Tayla meant she was in the and get us ready for the H eller (defense). game and not stuck on the ing... It definitely helped postseason,” Glenn first- Also chipping into the sidelines. THE DW ORZANIN FILE her appreciate the game, year coach Krista DePoy Clarenceville cause was losing that junior season.” said. “A lot of our girls setter Nicole Kurdziel (21 Soaking it in Who: Abigail Dworzanin, 17, Salem High School senior Of course, Dworzanin’s had really great nights assists), Ayanna Buckley But given her options co-captain and outside hitter on the varsity volleyball senior season now is in like Courtney Schaber, (eight kills, three blocks) a year ago, she made the team. one-and-done territory who had an amazing night and Christine Hurm iz (10 best of the situation. Surgery/rehab: The Canton resident missed her junior with the state tournament playing the net. digs). “You don’t realize season after tearing the ACL and meniscus in her left nearing. “We have a lot of girls “The girls came to how hard it is to be on knee in May 2011. The injury occurred while playing in a However it turns out banged up and Val Ernat play,” Clarenceville coach the bench,” Dworza­ tournament for the Ann Arbor-based A2 club team. Sur­ for the Rocks, Dworza­ took a pretty big spill Wendy Merschman said. nin emphasized. “Maybe gery took place in June 2011 and she underwent physi­ nin’s mission could prove last night after an amaz­ “Three really good games like when you don’t get a cal therapy for 10 months before returning to return to to be an inspirational ing play, so we are hoping from both teams. Our chance to play. But when practice during the summer. message. that everyone can take blocking and passing was you have an injury, when Miscellaneous: Owner of a 3.97 grade point average, “I would say never give the next week to recov­ so much stronger tonight. you know you could be on Dworzanin is a member of the National Honor Society up and always think you’re er and get well before we “We have been really the court but cannot, it’s and is a student ambassador. going to make it through,” start districts (Nov. 1) at working hard on defense. awful. Beginnings: Abigail began playing volleyball during she said, with a knowing Romulus.” They played as a unit “And watching your fifth grade at All Saints Catholic School in Canton, where nod. “Because if I thought tonight and really played team struggle and seeing her mom (Lynn) was her coach. Lynn also coached Lau­ I wasn’t going to be here PCA f a lls some exciting volleyball.” that, or seeing your team ren, a few years older than Abigail. for my senior year I do great and wishing you No. 1: Abigail followed Lauren as a Salem volleyball wouldn’t have been here. “I had my eye on play­ were a part of th at... you player wearing uniform No. 1. "I was always looking up just have to support them ing m y senior year and I to Lauren, wanting to be the kind of volleyball player and help them out. did it.” she was. When she"left I wanted to carry on her number. “My coach (Amanda Abigail Dworzanin defi­ We're best friends." Nies) said I became sort nitely did, with every suc­ CHECK US OUT DAILY ONLINE of an assistant coach, College: She looks to study actuarial science in college cessful spike doubling as always watching things and perhaps play club or intermural volleyball. 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finalist slot in national contest

By Sharon Dargay across the Canon con­ O&E S ta ff W rite r test ... it seemed perfect for me,” Woodcox said. Photographer Rob “Movies inspire me a ton. Woodcox is waiting for To see a part of that pro­ his first big break. cess was very enticing He hopes his surreal­ to me. istic images will catch a “I saw the film that was fashion designer’s eye, made last year in the first Rob Woodcox shot this photo — a finalist in the setting category of the Canon Project generate work for an Project Imagination. One Imagination contest — while on vacation in Vancouver, British Columbia. advertising agency, or of my friends won last land on the pages of a year. It was cool to see engage with the environ­ land and sky and started national magazine. the process and see her ment. to shoot. He noticed one “I’m still in pursuit of image become recreated “I spend a lot of time of his friends was wear­ that. But I’m doing well, in the movie.” location scouting. Wheth­ ing a blue dress. Another I’m not suffering,” said Woodcox hopes his er it’s a leafy forest or sported a blue shirt. He Woodcox, 22, a Livonia image, if it’s chosen, will pines with no underbrush asked them both to wade Churchill High School Rob Woodcox spends hours inspire a film with “magi­ or a dilapidated building, into the water to become graduate. “I do a lot of in nature location scouting cal,” style, along the lines I have places in mind. the two lone figures in his small jobs, family por­ and taking photographs. of Tim Burton’s work or One recent shoot was an image. traits and senior por­ the surrealistic 2001 Don­ apocalypse theme fash­ “A lot of my work I traits, an occasional nie Darko. But he’d wel­ ion shoot. The final image spend months thinking author or musician. toned landscape of sky, come interest from any "Explosions in the Mind" in a field with an aban­ about and planning and “A lot of what I’ve done mountains, and lake with of the celebrity directors. doned building behind. It coming up with material. has been portfolio-build­ a man and woman locked “They all have very where he also played was shot in Detroit by the This shot felt natural and ing. I’m still in a very arm in arm, earned a interesting back­ French horn in band, was Fisher body plant. The meant-to-be.” transitional phase of my finalist designation in the grounds,” he said, adding involved in plays, honors lot next to it is a concrete In addition to photog­ life. I haven’t gotten that setting category. that “the photographer in classes and the Creative rubble field. It looked like raphy, Woodcox also is big break per se.” In the final phase of me” puts Chapman at the and Performing Arts pro­ the apocalypse.” involved with children’s The Livonia native competition, five celeb­ top of his list. gram. programs at NorthRidge might not have to wait rities — musician James “She’s in the fashion “I was very much On the spot Church, Plymouth. He much longer for it. Murphy, fashion design­ industry. She’s involved a people person,” he Although he careful­ coordinates a team of vol­ His image, “Blue Ridge er Georgina Chapman, with an industry I want to described his high school ly plans most of his work unteers who work with Mountains,” is a finalist Twitter co-founder Biz go into.” years. “I’ve always been — taking into consid­ youngsters at North- in Canon’s Project Imag­ Stone, actor Jamie Foxx fond of nature. I’ve eration props, charac­ ridge’s satellite location ination contest and is in and actress Eva Longo­ Photographing always loved camping ters and location — he in Saline. the running for a chance ria — each will select one p e o p l e and all of those things. At snapped his winning Proj­ “Above anything else, to inspire a film. The con­ winner from each of the first I thought maybe I’d ect Imagination entry God is my biggest inspi­ test challenged photogra­ 10 storytelling them e cat­ Woodcox moved shoot landscapes. I ended during an impromptu ration. He’s awesome,” phers to submit images egories to help inspire the to Ypsilanti when he up loving shooting people shoot while on vacation Woodcox added. in 10 storytelling themes, movies they will write, became interested in even more. People are with other photographer See his work on his such as character, goal direct and film. Wood­ photography in 2009 and always different. They friends in Vancouver, website, robwoodcoxpho- and mood. Movie pro­ cox’s “Blue Ridge Moun­ started taking cours­ are constantly changing.” British Columbia. As the tography.com or on Face- ducer-director, Ron How­ tains” could inspire the es at Washtenaw Com­ He chooses mostly day wound down and the book. He also teaches ard, a judging panel and setting for one of the munity College. Before location shoots for his sun began to set over a workshops at Photo Stu­ the public whittled the films. that, he took photography photographs, which often lake nestled in the moun­ dio Group in Ann Arbor, entries to 10 per category. “Imagination defines as a part of the year­ “tell stories” and allow tains, Woodcox noticed www.photostudiogroup. Woodcox’s moody, blue- my images. When I came book staff at Churchill, the individuals in them to the blue cast on the water, com.

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Send items for the religion Location: Basilica of St. Details: Hear experts ex­ Micki by Nov. 21 at (734) parish affiliation those in need calendar to Sharon Dargay Mary, 18100 Merriman, plain about care choices and 455-0094 Contact: (734) 261-1455, Contact: (734) 404-2480', at sdargay@hometownlife. Livonia about legal issues for se­ Contact: For buffet dinner Ext. 200, or www.livoniast- visit www.CantonCF.org com. Details: The Council of Or­ niors and for those who are RSVP to Carol at (313-) michael.org or send e-mail to info® thodox Christian Churches planning for the future. This 562-3080, Joan at (734) 331- Ward Presbyterian cantoncf.org is not a sales presentation, O c t o b e r of Metropolitan Detroit 6866 or Mary Anne at (313) Tim e/Date: 7 p.m. Mon­ FAMILY COMMUNITY but an explanation of the sponsors a benefit concert 565-5749 days MEAL TRUNK OR TREAT for International Orthodox issues involved. Dessert and Location: Room A101, Tim e/Date: 5-6 p.m. every Time/Date: 4-7 p.m. Sun­ Christian Charities. The beverages will be provided. O n g o i n g 40000 W. Six Mile, North­ Thursday day, Oct. 28 Orthodox Choir of Metro­ Call 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday- Thursday to reserve a space ville Location: The Salvation Location: Kenwood politan Detroit, conducted CLASSES/STUDY Details: Learner's Bible Army, 27500 Shiawassee, Church, 20200 Merriman, by Vickie Kopistiansky, will Contact: (734) 421-7249 Men's Bible study sing hymns to the Virgin study is held Farmington Hills Livonia ST. A ND REW 'S DAY Time/Date: Breakfast at Mary. Admission is free, Contact: (248) 374-5920 Details: Free meal Details: The event is for all Time/Date: 10 a.m. Sun­ 7 a.m. and study at 8 a.m. although donations will Contact: (248) 477-1153, ages and will include corn- day, Nov. 11 CLOTHING BANK be collected. An afterglow Location: Kirby's Coney dogs, hotdogs, popcorn, Canton Christian Ext. 12 will follow the concert Location: St. James Pres­ Island, 21200 Haggerty, caramel apples, home­ byterian Church, 25350 W. Northville Township Fellowship FOOD BANK Contact: Robert Mitchell made donuts, and candy. Six Mile, east of Beech Daly, Cpntact: John Shulen- Tim e/Date: 10 a.m. to New Hope Church Participants can bring their at (313) 204-5103 Redford berger at (734) 464-9491 1 p.m. fourth Saturday Tim e/Date: 5-7 p.m., deaned-out pumpkins and FASHION SHOW Details: Worship service New Life Community and 5-6:30 p.m. second every Friday by appoint­ show off their carving skills. Time/Date: 1 p.m. Sunday, is followed by dinner and Church Wednesday ment only The church asks that chil­ Nov. 4 bagpipe entertainment. Location: 41711 Joy, be­ dren refrain from wearing Tim e/D ate: Jobs seminar, Location: 44815 Cherry Location: Sacred Heart Pre-sale tickets for the din­ tween Lilley and Haggerty scary costumes or carrying 8-9 am. Fridays; reading Hill, Canton Banquet and Conference ner are $12 for adults, $6 weapons program for students in Details: Canton Christian Contact: Call pastor Center, 29125 W. Six Mile, for children, 4-11, and free grades K-12 and martial Fellowship Clothing Bank Contact: (248) 476-8222 Ranay Brown to schedule Livonia for children, 3 and under. arts instruction, both at offers free clothing (men, an appointment at (734) YOUTH HALLELUJAH Details: Doors will open at Admission at the door is 10 a.m. Sundays. women and children) for 270-2528. $15 for adults and $6 for PARTY noon for the preview of gift Location: 42200 Tyler, Bel­ children Time/Date: 6-8 p.m. baskets and silent auction leville Contact: (313) 534-7730 Wednesday, Oct. 31 items at the fourth annual Contact: (734)846-4615 Location: The Salvation luncheon and fashion show WIDOWED FRIENDS Arthritis Today organized by the Ladies of Nicole's Revival Army, 27500 Shiawassee, Time/Date: 5 p.m. social Sacred Heart. Thomas Cater­ Time/Date: 10:30 a.m., Joseph J. Weiss, M.D. Farmington Hills hour, 6 p.m. buffet dinner, ing of Livonia will provide Monday-Friday Rheumatology Details: Wear a costume Nov. 14 the lunch. Women of the Location: YWCA North­ 18829 Farmington Road to this party and carnival. parish will model casual and Location: G. Subu's, 20300 west Branch, 25940 Grand It's designed to be a safe Livonia, Michigan 48152 formal fashions by Dress Farmington Road, one River, west of Beech Daly, Phone: (248) 478-7860 place to play games, eat Barn. Tickets are $30 each. block south of Eight Mile, Redford Township snacks, win prizes and get Livonia Teens and adults only Details: KJV Scripture candy Contact: (734) 525-5610 or Details: RSVP by Nov. 6 Reading, Communion and THE TWO SIDES OF TECHNOLOGY Contact: (248) 477-1153, Patients and physicians repeatedly hear about the high cost go to www.shbyzantine. for this evening of dinner, Prayer Ext. 12 support and games for of technology or how computers, chips, and video screens are com/#events Contact: (313) 531-1234 widowed men and women. replacing the hands-on medicine that was the foundation of M O M TO M O M Our Lady of Loretto medical care from antiquity until the recent reign of technology. N o v e m b e r Cost is $18 and includes But for people with knee pain and physicians responsible for Time/Date: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Time/Date: 6:30-7:30 p.m. meal, beverage, dessert, treating and resolving that pain, MRI technology is as important BOOK, BAKE SALE Nov. 3 tax and tip. Pay at the door Monday now as the invention of x-ray equipment was to the twentieth Tim e/Date: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Location: Montessori — cash only with exact Location: Six Mile and century. Friday, Nov. 3 Center of Our Lady, 14200 amount — and call ahead if Beech Daly, Redford When I began as a rheumatologist in the 1970’s, the only Newburgh, Livonia you must cancel. imaging available for a patient with knee pain was an x-ray of Location: Holy Cross Evan­ Details: Scripture study the knee. If the x-rays didn’t show loss of cartilage or a fracture, gelical Lutheran Church, Details: Mom to mom sale; Coming up: Celebrate Contact: (313) 534-9000 what a physician told the patient was that “everything looks Mass at 2:30 p.m., followed 30650 Six Mile, Livonia $2 early bird admission at St. Michael the Archan­ all right, just live with the pain.” If the pain was very bad, an by refreshments, at St. orthopedic surgeon might open up the joint and look around Details: The sale will be 8:30 a.m. and $1 admission gel held in the Fellowship Hall at 9 a.m. Kenneth, 14951 Haggerty, hoping to find a meniscal tear that both could explain the pain Tim e/Date: 7-8:30 p.m. and be a lesion he could excise. That approach to medical care of the church. Proceeds Contact: mcoolm2m@ Plymouth. For information the first and third Tuesday. was risky and laid up the patient for weeks or longer. will support PEAC, Pro­ gmail.com call Pat at (734) 895-6246. Location: School library, The development of MRI imaging created a revolution in grams to Educate All Celebrate the holidays at SENIOR ISSUES SEMI­ 11441 Hubbard, just south caring for knee pain. First, the idea that a normal x-ray meant Cyclists, which benefits 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18 at a normal knee ended. Second, common problems that were NAR of Plymouth Road, Livonia autistic children Compari's, 350 S. Main, hard to diagnose became evident under MRI imaging; the same Time/Date: 2-4 p.m., Tues­ Plymouth. Order from Details: Catholic author images took the guesswork out of surgical intervention. The Contact: (734) 420-9191 day, Nov. 13 the menu. A 20 percent and bible scholar, Gary orthopedist lost no time looking around, but instead could plan CONCERT Location: Faith Lutheran gratuity will be added to Michuta, leads a study of the operation before the initial incision. That approach saved time and accelerated healing. Third, MRI imaging revealed Tim e/Date: 6 p.m. Sunday, Church, 30000 Five Mile, each bill. The group will the Gospel of St. Luke. The conditions such as bone marrow edema, that the medical j visit "The Walk of Trees" Nov. 4 west of Middlebelt, Livonia sessions are open to all, community was previously unaware existed. through Kellogg Park. Call regardless of their faith or The gain from technology far exceeds its costs.

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BUCHANAN, BERTHA RAY Age 88, October 22, 2012, for­ merly of Livonia. Beloved wife of the late Lee. Loving mother of Regina (Steve) Douglas, Robert (Polly), Nancy (Ken) Mantay, Edmund, Charles, Kathy (Ted) Stein, Vickie (Joel) Goudreau and Darlene Horen. Dear sister of Billie Hillen. Many grandchil­ Joseph and Elizabeth Mi- Joseph and Elizabeth Micallef of Northville dren and great-grandchildren LUTE, MARGARET callef on their wedding day survive. Visitation Thursday, 3- WILLIAM S. July 14, 1922 - Sept. 12, 2012. 9pm at R.G. & G.R. Harris Fu­ Age 87, passed away peacefully Wife of the late Joe Miller, neral Home, 31551 Ford Rd., mother of Mary Miller (Mike on October 20, 2012 at his home 50TH ANNIVERSARY tors for many years and reached the Garden City where funeral serv­ in Livonia; right next door to Swallow), Barbara Staniszewski ices will be held on Friday at where he was bom on April 3, (Gary), Katherine Miller (Jim level of Ruby Direct Distributorship. 11:00 am. Please sign the on-line 1925, son of Charles and Bertha Stiff), and Ann Anderson (Gary). Elizabeth (Betty) worked at A&P as guestbook at: (nee Christ) Lute. He was united Grandmother of Katherine, Dan­ _____www.rggrharris.com_____ iel (Lauren), Samantha, Monika, Joseph and Elizabeth (Vella) Micallef a cashier and also at Me & Mr. Jones in marriage to Mary Rose Joyal of Northville celebrated their 50th clothing boutique in Plymouth. Eliza­ CAVES, on November 1, 1951; and they and Kalena. Sister of the late James Hyde and the late John ELIZABETH JANE spent 60 loving years together. wedding anniversary Saturday, Oct. beth recently retired from All Saint’s William grew up on a farm in Li­ Hyde. Former editor, Observer 27. Catholic School in Canton as a kinder­ Age 89, of Belleville, died Octo­ and Eccentric Newspapers. Me­ ber 16, 2012 at Heartland Health vonia and later worked as a Born on the small island of Malta, garten aide. Heavy Machine Operator for Su­ morial service to take place Sun­ Care Center University of Livo­ day, October 28, 4 PM, Newburg they both came to the United States Both Joe and Elizabeth are very nia. She was a member of Me­ perior Products in Taylor. He is described by his family as a sim­ United Methodist Church, Livo­ as children and met through friends active at St. Kenneth’s Catholic morial Church of Christ, Livo­ nia^______nia. She was a devoted wife and ple farmer, Who was bom 100 when they were older. They were mar­ Church. They also enjoy traveling and mother who enjoyed baking & years too late. He was a passion­ ried in 1962 at St. Thomas Aquinas spending time with family and friends making candy and most of all, ate collector of anything that had to do with farm life; including a Catholic Church, Detroit. They have two children Sandra (Rob­ spending time with her grand- ert) McCrary and Paul (Kim Halkey) kids. Survived by five children huge collection of antique John Joe worked at The Detroit Athlet­ Barbara Jane (Larry) Atkin of Deere Tractors from the 1930’s, ic Club and for United Airlines in food Micallef. They have four grandchil­ Covington, VA, Mary Lou one of the largest collections in service. He currently assists in food dren, Peter and Charlie McCrary and the state of horse drawn vehicles, (Kent) Hazelwood of Stayton, service at the Inn at St. John and as a Lauren and Theresa Micallef. OR, Susan (Merv) Auchtung of as well as hand tools, traps, Holland, MI, Timothy Caves of washing machines, and lanterns. ranger for the golf course. Both Joe They celebrated with a Mass and Belleville, MI & Terry Jay Many of his treasures were and Elizabeth were Amway distribu­ dinner with family. (Kim) Caves of Plymouth, MI, found at the farm auctions he m W % 14 grandchildren, 22 great­ frequented on the weekends. PAUL, grandchildren and four great- William was a volunteer with Greenmead Historical Park in WILLIAM ROBERT great grandchildren.Preceded by "BOB" her husband of over 73 years, Livonia; where he operated some M EDICAL DATEBOOK Age 85, of Livonia, retired Ford Thomas Caves, Jr., August 13, of the antique equipment he do­ Motor Co. employee, died Octo­ 2012, also a brother Jack Myers. nated and advised the Livonia ber 20, 2012. He is the dear fa­ with diabetes. There is no from Botsford Commons Services were October 19, 2012 Historical Commission on the N o v e m b e r ther of Rick (Lynn), John (Lin­ charge, and pre-registration will administer the screen­ at Memorial Church of Christ, history of Livonia. He also vol­ da) and Lee (Jamie); fond grand­ is not required. For more ings from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Livonia. Contributions to Memo­ unteered with Henry Ford Vil­ father of Christopher, Alexander, CAREGIVING rial Church of Christ or Angela lage during Harvest Festival. He information call Community the William Costick Center, Michael, Stephanie and Justin. In recognition of Alzheim­ Hospice appreciated. is survived by his beloved wife Outreach at (734) 655-8961, 28600 W. 11 Mile, Farming- Bob was preceded in death by www.davidcbrownfh.com Mary Rose Lute; his daughters, er's Awareness Month, or visit stmalymercy.org ton Hills. To register, call Cathy (Edward) Klockner, Deb­ his beloved wife, Bernice. Fu­ Dr. David Sengstock of and click on "classes and (248) 473-1830. bie (Robert) Shaw, and Peggi neral Service Wednesday, Octo­ Oakwood Hospital will talk (Anthony) Ignagni; his siblings, ber 24, 10 am, at the Heeney- events." VETERANS PROGRAM Sundquist Funeral Home, 23720 about caregiving for older Celesta Van Hellemont, Donald FUNDRAISER Garden City Hospital will sa­ (Agnes) Lute, Bernice (Othal) Farmington Rd., (btw. 9-10 Mile adults, at 7 p.m. Nov. 8, at Baggett, and Alice (Frank) Cald­ Rds., just N of Grand River), the Canton Public Library, Five Points of Hope presents lute veterans with a health well; his grandchildren, Sean, downtown Farmington (248- 1200 S. Canton Center, Can­ "A Night to Remember" fair and lecture, 10 a.m.-2 Ian, Halle, Dawn (Jason), Bran­ 474-5200). Visitation Tuesday ton. Sengstock, a geriatri­ 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, at p.m. Monday, Nov. 12, at don, Nickholas, Vincenzo, 2-8 pm. Memorial tributes sug­ Edgewood Country Club, the hospital's medical office gested to Angela Hospice, cian specializing in internal Blaise, and Noelle; and his great 8399 Commerce Road, building, 6245 Inkster Road, grandchildren, Makenna, Brielle, angelahospice.org medicine and hospice and LOFTIS, and Greisha. He was preceded in heenev-sundquist.com_____ palliative care, will talk Commerce Township. All Garden City. The program JEANNE MARIE death by his parents and 4 broth­ about the best ways for proceeds go to the Five will include information on Jeanne Marie (Emma) was the ers and sisters. The funeral serv­ family and friends to be Points of Hope Cancer Care veterans benefits and ser­ youngest of four children bom ice will be held Thursday, Octo­ Fund that assists individu­ vices, post-traumatic stress August 19, 1928 to Emma Nelle alert to signs of change and ber 25, 2012 at 11 a.m. with visi­ als who are dealing with a disorder, health care services Hampton Loftis and Latta Con­ tation beginning at 10 a.m. at how to make sure loved way "Tub" Loftis. Emma was The Newburgh Church at ones live in a safe environ­ cancer diagnosis and are in and therapy, in addition to called Jeanne. Her siblings were Greenmead, 20501 Newburgh ment, fulfill their needs financial need. The event free cholesterol and glucose Marianna (Nan), Richard (Dick), Rd., Livonia, MI 48152. Mr. of care and help them live costs $5 at the door and will screenings for the first 40 John (Jack). Jeanne was bom in Lute will be laid to rest at River­ include appetizers, vendors, individuals registered, blood Detroit, MI and raised in Dear­ independent, healthy lives side Cemetery in Plymouth. The silent auction, 50/50 raffle, pressure screenings, health born, ML Jeanne graduated from family would appreciate memo­ for as long as possible. Dearborn High School in 1946 rial contributions to American SELLMAN, Questions? Call the library cash bar and more. No RSVP risk assessments and health where she was the Captain of the Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, BERNARD L. at (734)397-0999, Ext. 1078. needed. For more informa­ care vendors, lunch, prizes Cheerleaders. Jeanne loved life Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 Age 84, Kalamazoo, MI. Passed tion visit www.fivepointsof- and giveaways. The event COPING WITH CANCER and loved to leam, read, played or Livonia Historical away early in the morning of hope.com. is for veterans, their family the piano, sing, dance, was an ar­ Commission/Greenmead Histori­ Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at Botsford Hospital, in part­ members and caregivers. tist and painter, liked sewing, cal Park. Arrangements entrusted Tendercare in Kalamazoo, MI. LIVING LONGER nership with the American The event will feature gardening, flew an airplane and to Casterline Funeral Home of Barney was bom January 9, 1928 Uncover the simple secrets Cancer Society, will pres­ veteran advocate, retired sailed. Jeanne loved people and North ville. in Detroit, MI the son of the late of zestful living involving is a Christian. She volunteered a Walter and Maybelle (Humpert) ent "I Can Cope," a free, Brigadier General Carol Ann food, fun, fitness, friends, lot, was a clown, and loved Sellman. After graduating from educational program for Fausone. Pre-registration is family, and personal sup­ USA. Jeanne worked for 30 St. Leo’s High School in Detroit, adults facing cancer, either required. Call (734) 458- years at Livonia Public Schools he went on to serve his country port in a workshop, 6-8 personally or as a caregiver, 4259. as a secretary at the board office. in the United States Army during 9:45-11:45 a.m., Wednesday, p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14 Jeanne married Donald Eugene the Korean War. Barney’s pas­ Nov. 14, in the hospital's at Stevenson High School, Miller they have three children sions were gardening and wood­ O n g o i n g MaryEllen Sanok (Rick), Ron, working and he also enjoyed administration and educa­ Room E-13, 33500 W. Six DonaJean "Gussie" Staszak (To­ sports, especially his Detroit Ti­ tion center, 28050 Grand Mile, Livonia. Cost is $22. AQUATIC CLASSES ny). Three grandchildren Joe & gers. Above all else he loved River Ave., Farmington. Get Materials fee is $5 cash, due The YMCA of Metropolitan Christina Sanok-Great Grand spending time with his family. answers to questions about in class.Pre-registration is Daughter Lucia, Peter Sanok, MIELKE, On January 21, 1956 in Detroit, Detroit and the Arthritis diagnosis and treatment, a must. Call Livonia YMCA Lydia Sanok-Potthoff (Billy). DONALD L., Barney was united in marriage to Foundation have partnered October 23, 2012. Loving hus­ treatment side effects, com­ at (734) 261-2161. YMCA Don and Jeanne designed and his loving and devoted wife of to offer aquatic classes built two homes for the family band of the late Delores. Beloved 56 years, Carolyn (Ridley) munity resources, nutrition, membership not required designed to ease the pain one in Wayne, MI the other one father of Bruce (Jennifer) Mielke Sellman, who survives. Also physical activity, fatigue and for the class. and Janet (Stephen) Pinkham. of arthritis. Classes are held in Livonia, MI. Jeanne changed surviving are his children, John more. Registration is limited her name to Jeanne Marie. Feb. Proud grandfather of Matthew (Linija) Sellman, Jeanne (Jim) MEDITATION AND 11 a.m.-noon Tuesday and to 25 participants. Call (800) 16, 2012 she died after a long ill­ (Angela), Andrew and Hannah Hess and Jim (David) Sellman; HEALTH CLASS Thursday at the Farmington Mielke, and Alyssa Pinkham. 227-2345. ness. We miss her and also know grandchildren, Andrew & Kevan DMC Huron Valley-Sinai branch; 1-1:45 p.m. Monday she is living in Heaven. We love Member of the Telephone Pio­ Hess, Lana, Erin & Brenna DIABETES AND SKIN Hospital, Befitting You and Wednesday at the our dear sweet Mom so much. neers of America and long time Sellman; sister, Charlotte volunteer with the American Red (Charles) Chaffin. He was pre­ St. Mary Mercy Hospital will Medical Supply & the ISHA Livonia brand); and 2-3 p.m. RILEY, Cross, Plymouth Public Library, present "Your Skin, Keeping Foundation offer a free Wednesday and Friday, at THOMAS B. ceded in death by 3 siblings, Sr. and Life Alert. Private family Geraldine, Fran & Delmar. Per it all Together" 7-8:30 p.m. meditation and health class, the Birmingham branch. October 23, 2012, of Mt. Airy services are planned. Memorial his wishes, cremation has taken Wednesday, Nov. 14, in 6:45 p.m. Monday, Oct. All classes are offered to and Germantown. Tom passed contributions may be made to place. Family will receive the hospital's Auditorium. 29, in the Charach Cancer •away peacefully, surrounded by Alzheimer’s Association, Greater friends on Saturday (11/3) from members and nonmembers his family. He was bom in Royal Michigan Chapter, 20300 Civic 12-1 p.m. at St. Mark’s Episco­ Donna Choma, a registered Center lobby, 1 William of every age and partici­ Oak, Michigan and graduated Center Dr. Suite 100, Southfield, pal Church (new location, 412 nurse and nurse specialist at Carls Drive, Commerce. pants do not need to know from George A. Dondero H.S. in MI 48076-4166. Cedar St, Paw Paw), where a St. Mary Mercy, will be the Participants will learn a 15- how to swim to participate. Royal Oak. Tom was a loving fa­ To share a memory, please visit memorial service will be held at speaker. According to the minute meditation practice ther and an active member of his vermeulenfuneralhome.com To join or for more informa­ 1:30 p.m. with a reception to fol­ American Diabetes Asso­ in this one-hour class. RSVP community. He is survived by a low. Memorial contributions tion, interested individu­ son, Joshua (Angela), two may be made to St. Mark’s Epis­ ciation, diabetes can affect at (248) 937-3895. als can contact their local daughters, Andrea and Elise, his copal Church (P.O. Box 307; every part of the body, MEMORY SCREENING YMCA branch or visit www. parents Francis and Patricia and Paw Paw, MI 49079) or Eleano­ including the skin. As many ymcadetroit.org. five siblings, Timothy, Patti Botsford Commons Senior r’s Pantry (P.O. Box 64; Paw as 33 percent of people Burson (Rick), Nathan (Julie), Community in Farmington ARTHRITIS SUPPORT Paw, MI 49079) Arrangements with diabetes will have a Judi Cavanaugh (Shawn) and are by the Adams Funeral Home, Hills will offer free memory 2-3:30 p.m. the third Thurs­ Nicki Ciarlone (Kevin). Also skin disorder caused or af­ Paw Paw. Share a memory or screenings Tuesday, Nov. 13 day of the month at the survived by many nieces, neph­ fected by diabetes as some condolence online at: as part of National Memory Krieger Center, DMC Huron ews and dear friends. Tom was www.adamspawpaw.com time in their lives. Choma preceded in death by his brother Screening Day 2012. The Valley-Sinai Hospital, 1 Wil­ will talk about preventing Andrew. A Memorial Meeting screenings are simple and liam Carls Drive, Commerce. wounds through good skin for Worship was held for him on May peace be take approximately five Enter the building via the Thurs., October 25, 7pm at Ger­ care, common wounds, minutes to complete. The South Garden entrance. mantown Monthly Meeting, 47 w ith you in this wound myths and basic Social Services Department Registration not required. W. Coulter St., Phila, PA 19144. wound care for individuals Mcllvaine F.H. 215-844-0211 tim e of sorrow . 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Joint research between the University of Michigan and the Argentina-based Nation­ The Salem Rocks varsity volleyball team sports pink shirts and socks al Council of Science and Tech­ while raising funds to pay for mammpgrams for women in the Can­ nology (CONICET) has shed ton area. National Breast Cancer Awareness Month wraps up Oct. 31. light on one of the most frus­ trating mysteries of weight loss — why the weight inevita­ bly comes back. Research using mice showed Students raise funds that the longer rodents remained overweight, the more “irreversible” obesity became. Over time, the static, obese for mammograms state of the mice reset the “nor­ mal,” body weight set point to become perm anently elevat­ The Salem Rocks varsity volleyball team looked pret­ ed, despite dieting that initially ty in pink when it recently took on the Wayne Memorial worked to shed pounds. Z ebras. “Our model demonstrates Students were decked out in pink socks, pink shoelaces, that obesity is in part a self- pink headbands — even a pink volleyball —• as they took perpetuating disorder and part in their first ‘Digging for a Cure’ fundraiser to gener­ the results further emphasize ate donations and raise awareness of breast cancer. the importance of early inter­ The team sold T-shirts before the game and donated vention in childhood to try to money from the concession stand for the cause. Students prevent the condition whose raised more than $700 which will be donated to Oakwood effects can last a lifetime,” Healthcare, Inc. to provide free mammograms to unin­ stated Malcolm J. Low, M.D., sured or under-insured women in the Canton area. Ph.D., professor of molecular “I wanted to make sure the money stayed in the commu­ and integrative physiology and nity,” said Lynn Dworzanin, president of the volleyball internal medicine. “Our new booster club. A breast cancer survivor, she helped coordi­ animal model will be useful in nate the fundraiser. pinpointing the reasons why Dworzanin, whose daughter, Abigail, is a senior on the most adults find it exceeding­ Rocks’ varsity squad, was diagnosed during a routine ly difficult to maintain mean­ screening in February and said she understands the value ingful weight loss from dieting of catching the disease early. and exercise alone.” tracked at different stages and increasing activity. “I was forever grateful that it was caught early; I was The lead author of the and ages by flipping a genet­ The new findings may raise very fortunate,” she said. “Breast cancer screening is so study was Viviana F. Bumas- ic switch that controls hun­ questions about the long­ important. It’s critical to diagnose it early.” chny, M.D., assistant investi­ ger. term success rate of severe An early detection leads to faster treatment and quicker gator of CONICET. Turning on the switch right calorie restriction and stren­ recovery times and, ultimately, a better outcome. About 90 Obesity affects more than after weaning prevented the uous exercise used later in percent of women who are diagnosed with the disease are 500 million adults and 43 mil­ mice from overeating and life to lose weight. still living cancer free five years after their treatment. lion children younger than ever becoming obese. Mice “Somewhere along the way, “The goal is to catch it early, before you can feel it,” said age 5, while related illnesses that remained at a healthy if obesity is allowed to con­ Majd Aburabia, MD, an Oakwood-affiliated surgeon spe­ are the leading preventable weight into young adult­ tinue, the body appears to cializing in breast care. cause of death. hood by strict dieting alone flip a switch that re-pro- Dworzanin said the event received such positive feed­ Individuals who are over­ were able to maintain nor­ grams to a heavier set back that the students hope to build on it next year. weight have a much high­ mal weight without dieting weight,” Low said. “The “We’ll continue this tradition for the next several years,” er risk of type 2 diabetes, after turning on the switch. exact mechanisms that cause she said. “It’s not going to just be a one-time thing.” hypertension, and cardiovas­ However, chronically over­ this shift are still unknown Nancy Gray, administrator of women’s health services cular diseases. fed mice with the earliest and require much further for Oakwood, said she was impressed with the thoughtful­ The research used a onset of obesity never com­ study that will help us better ness of the students and appreciative of the donation. new model of obesity-pro­ pletely returned to normal understand why the regain­ “It is great to see young people so active and engaged in grammed mice that allowed weight after flipping the ing of weight seems almost this important issue,” she said. “We’d like to extend our weight loss success to be switch, despite eating less unavoidable.” thanks to everyone involved. This could help save lives.”

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Car Report Advertising Feature Chrysler Redoubles Hispanic Outreach in Ram Campaign P Chrysler is redoubling [Francois, Chrysler's CMO] was able to find Hispanic buyers," its reach-out to His­ us the perfect guy who is working incred­ Diaz explained. ibly well with this campaign." (Many had panic truck buyers with Ram sales to His­ its new advertising the same feeling after Francois person­ panic customers campaign for Ram. And ally recruited Eminem a couple of years are up 33 per­ it doesn't hurt that the ago to star in Chrysler's iconic "Imported cent this year, From Detroit" Super Bowl ad.) new 2013 Ram 1500 Diaz said, and the was just named "Truck Juanes demonstrates " the type of per­ brand represents By Dale Buss of Texas" — a top award sonal conviction and dedication to doing 18 percent of all in Ram's biggest market and one where what's right that makes [him] an authen­ of Chrysler Group's Hispanic consumers are crucial. tic brand ambassador for Ram, a true rep­ sales to Hispanic As part of its new "Moving Heaven and resentative of the idea of living 'A Todo, buyers. Earth" national general-market cam­ Con Todo,"' Diaz said in a press release. Yet, Diaz said, un­ paign around the launch of the new 1500, Diaz feels intensely about Ram's His- til recently Ram Ram is running a new series of TV, print panic-focused campaign in part because was sort of ham­ and radio ads regionally in its top-volume he's a Latino who hails from San Antonio. handed about Hispanic markets that seek to extend its "This has been a passion point of mine reaching out di­ successful initial effort of last year. for some time," said Diaz, who was com­ rectly to Hispan­ The new 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 is busting out in a new advertising effort. The campaign is a new iteration of the "A munications manager for Dodge and Ram ics, he said. "We Todo, Con Todo" theme that Chrysler in­ several years ago and learned about the dabbled with it troduced last year and, this time around, importance of the Hispanic market to a bit, and sometimes we'd get excited legitimately use their Ram trucks day in features Juanes, a world-famous Latin Chrysler's pickup-truck franchise. about it and told dealers we were going to day out for their vocation and recreation" musician who has sold more than 12 mil­ It's not that Ram necessarily out-indexes get into it, and then as soon as budgets — and recorded different takes with them would get screwed down, the first thing lion albums. with Hispanic buyers versus the main­ speaking in English, and in Spanish. to go was diversity marketing," he said. "We're dialing it up a notch" from last stream market, he said. But Latino cus­ "They had never done a stitch of acting, "But we knew it was important." year, in part by targeting the 17 leading tomers are most prominentin many of the and it was 100 percent their words and U.S. metro markets for Hispanics, mostly states that are most crucial to the pickup- Finally last year, as Chrysler's recovery unscripted," Diaz said. "You have to be' across the South and West, compared truck segment. "Ram 1500 and 2500 are got legs and marketing resources became true and right and authentic and know with 15 markets last year, Fred Diaz, among our best-selling nameplates to more available, Diaz vowed to do it right. the cultural nuances. You can't just do a So in September 2011, Ram president and CEO of the Ram brand and Spanish voiceover, or the Hispanic con­ of Chrysler de Mexico, told me. gathered Latino marketing sumer will see right through it and you'll journalists and pitched its Also, Ram increased the stakes by turn­ run the heavy risk of being offensive and first iteration of a new strat­ ing to Juanes, Diaz said. "He's wildly pop­ disrespectful to the Latino population." egy, under the "A Todo, Con ular in South America and in Europe, and This year, in its expanded efforts featur­ Todo" theme — colloquially he's starting to become wildly popular in ing Juanes, Ram is placing ads in Spanish meaning, as Diaz put it, "Give the U.S. as well." The entertainer recent­ and English on Hispanic TV networks such it everything you've got." ly gave a speech to a,national society of as Telemundo and Univision; in national Hispanic MBAs in Orlando "and the crowd The first foray was a testi­ Hispanic magazines including Automun- exploded with applause," he said. monial ad campaign in the do and ESPN Deportes La Revista; and in 15 Hispanic-heavy markets "He's also a philanthropist and just a Spanish-language local newspapers and that featured two Latino down-to-earth guy," Diaz said. "Olivier Juanes is the star of the first TV ad in Ram's new Hispanic- radio stations. focused campaign. truck owners — "guys who

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