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John Hix and Cherry Hill roads, BY DARRELL CLEM Borisch has said. STAFF WRITER Grant could face four years in prison if convicted of three A brutal child abuse case counts of second-degree child involving boys who were blind ' abuse and three counts of felo folded, tied up and burned with nious assault. a heated screw Weingarden said the prosecu driver and a hot tor's office charged Grant with glue gun was second-degree child abuse delayed because the boys' injuries - even Thursday in the burns - weren't serious court, enough to meet the criteria for A defense first-degree charges. attorney for 37- Westland police learned of the year-old allegations in May when one of Vincent the boys didn't want to go home Garrison Grant told a Westland from Stevenson Middle School, judge that he needed more time Borisch said. PHOTOS BY BILL BRESLER j STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER to prepare for a preliminary Police have photographs of Grace Judd, who for years was known a Dilly the clown, goes nose-to-nose with Clowns Around Redford cohort Wink during a retirement hearing. the boys and the scars on their party Thursday at tin can House faci ity on Hunter. Westland District Judge C. arms and legs, he said, and "they Charles Bokos adjourned the say he burned their private case until Aug. 17, at which time paits, too." attorneys will proceed with tes Grant admitted he blindfold timony unless Grant decides to ed the boys and tied them to a waive his hearing. basement pole to punish them The three boys, ages 12,11 for bad behavior, but he denied and 9, will be called to testify intentionally burning them with against Grant, if the hearing is a hot glue gun or a screwdriver held, said Assistant Wayne that he allegedly heated with a County Prosecutor Lora propane torch, Borisch said. BY SUE MASON a special person." Weingarden. Grant admitted that he "may STAFF WRITER "They spoil me rotten," coun Grant showed no emotion have accidentally burned one of tered Dilly with a laugh, the Thursday as he appeared in them with a glue gun," Borisch They crossed the parking lot, sparkle in her eye showing her court in a dark green jail uni said. looking a lot like the photograph delight with the special attention. form. He remains jailed in lieu Police searched Grant's home that graced the cover of The Residents of the senior housing of a $100,000 cash bond. and found a screwdriver with a Beatles'Abbey Road album. But munched on ice cream cone cup Grant is accused of what scorched tip, a propane torch instead of John, Paul, George cakes decorated with clown faces police Sgt. Steve Borisch called and a glue gun, the detective and Kingo, it was Wink, and sipped lemonade or coffee '^borderline torture" involving said. Toodles, Genie Beanie, while Dilly walked around show his wife's 9-year-old son and her Grant's wife won't face any Smiggins and Speedy. ing off a photograph of herself two nephews, who were placed charges, Weingarden said, but And waiting for them at the with her fellow clowns taken dur in her care by state officials for she said she couldn't elaborate door to the American House on ing one of the many parades and problems at their mother's until the preliminary hearing. Hunter in Westland was Dilly - events she participated in. home. The wife's son has been placed AKA Grace Judd. In the photograph, she wore Authorities believe the abuse with another relative, Borisch Members of Clowns Around light blue clown hair, a sharp con- < may have started as early as said, while the nephews have Redford, they were there to trast to her red face and the white 2003 and continued through been placed in a foster home. celebrate Ditty's retirement. At the encircled her eyes and mouth. this year on Barchester, near [email protected] I (734) 953-21J0 ! the age of 92, she is putting For her retirement party, she. wore aside the red nose she has a simple purple hat, her signature worn for 20 years. red nose and red spots on her "It's a nice opportunity to cheeks. see Dilly, the members haven't "Ever since she moved here, seen her since she moved she's had to sell a lot of the Toodles the Clown decides that Edwin Taylor here " said Smiggins, the Clowns needs a dusting. Around Redford president "She's PLEASE SEE DILLY, A5
in child porn case BY STEPHANIE ANGELYN CAS0LA year. For Jo Vizzaccaro, the STAFF WRITER news came as a relief. Her son BY BARBELL CLEM nary hearing Thursday in front of . Schultz, dressed in blue jeans and a will attend seventh grade at STAFF WRITER Westland 18th District Judge C. Charles white T-shirt, showed no emotion When the first school bell Emerson Middle School, rather Bokos. Thursday as he appeared in front of rings on Sept. 6, in Livonia than Riley - which will open as A Westland man will face trial in Westland police last month seized Bokos and waived his right to a prelimi Public Schools, the district will an upper elementary school Wayne County Circuit Court for allega more than 200 CDs containing child nary hearing. begin operating under its new next month. tions he downloaded hundreds of porn that Schultz is accused of down His decision to waive the hearing Legacy Initiative. "He now knows for sure," she images of child pornography on his loading at his home on Barchester, averted testimony and prompted Bokos On Friday, Wayne Circuit said. Vizzaccaro said her son is' home computer. police Sgt Jeff Trzybinski has said. to send the case to circuit court for dis Judge John A. Murphy refused, prepared for the start of school. Danny Rudolph Schultz, 36, could Authorities also seized computers position. for a second time, to grant a He's got his class schedule, is face penalties ranging up to 20 years in from Schultz's home. A not-guilty plea has been entered in preliminary injunction which excited about the Jazz pro prison, if he's convicted of child sexually His arrest occurred after his former Schultz's court file as he awaits trial. He would have halted activities gram, and has already met the abusive activity and possession of child girlfriend, who lived with him, told remains jailed in lieu of a $100,000 related to the plan, which clos principal and assistant princi pornography. police that she found child pornograph cash bond. es seven schools and reorganiz pal. \ Schultz was ordered to stand trial ic materials that belonged to him, es the district's buildings in an after he waived his right to a prelimi Trzybinski has said. dclemHihometownlife.com | {734} 953-2110 effort to save $1.8 million per PLEASE SEE LEGACY, A4
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fi ' r| . . • JJose Mangune gives new meaning to. the idea of an extended family. r "i %** ' As an area representative for ASSE International Student Exchange Programs, the Livonia % man's family now extends across the globe. Like the host families lie finds across Michigan, i , r «*• Mangune opens his own home .* to exchange students from all N -»A* over the world. • "That is really part of the pro M*<* 4* gram," he said. "Not only do the Patrick ladipaolo of Livonia and his family are hosting Mayumi Uesawa, 18, of PHOTOS BY TOM HAWLEV STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER students become part of your Japan. Jose Mangune of Livonia (left) is seeking host families for exchange students through the ASSE program. Some family, their family (does too)." students currently residing in Western Wayne County include: Caroiyne Bernard, 18, of France; Yosuke Kunimune, 17, of Mangune said ASSE was cre named Mayumi Uesawa into Mangune said Michigan pro Japan; George Yang, 16, of Taiwan; and Santos DeLuna, 17, of Mexico. ated as an exchange program their home. vides a great location for the between the United States and "We thought this was a great program. ing "a new way of life." Having American hosts, the students Program, which involves a four Sweden, but it has grown into a way to introduce a global society • "It's one of the best places for visited the United States before, quickly become a new member to 10-week stay. nonprofit organization that to our children," he said. students to come," he said. she called it "awesome" and she of the family. All it takes is enough money includes 40 countries. Mangune ladipaolo, a father of two "There is diversity, the setting, was eager to return. David and Virginia Wasson of and space in your home to is always seeking host families teenagers, said the exchange all four seasons, the beauty of The first difference Caroiyne Garden City have hosted teens accommodate a student, and an to participate in the year-long program would b If you're a walker or a run part in the new 5K (3.1 mile) Registration for the run ner, you may want to check out run, the two-mile walk, the starts at 1'A5 a.m.( the run the sixth annual Second four-mile inline skate or the begins at 9 a.m. Awards will be CWce «po« a child Chance at tife Fun Walk/5K 10-mile bike ride. Dogs are given to runners at 10 a.m. Run from 9 a.m. to 1 p^m. welcome during the walk, so Bikers and skaters begin at Saturday, Aug: 12, at Hines no one has to be left at home. 10:15 a.m. and walkers will fol Park in Westland Geared toward families, the low. Lunch will begin at 11:30 The University of Michigan event also will feature snow a.m., following the events. Transplant Center will host the those aimed at raising organ cones, moonwalk and police About 200 people attended event, sponsored by Gibson and fire truck tours by the * and tissue donation awareness, last year's walk, which raised Broach and Tool Company. It research and financial assis Westland Police and Fire $30,000 for the U-M will raise funds to support vari tance for patients. departments. Transplant Center. During the ous programs at the U-M Second Chance At Life par In addition, a crew and heli past five years, the Second Transplant Center, including ticipants can choose to take copter from Survival Flight, Chance at Life Walk-a-Thon the U-M Health System's med has raised more than ical transport service, will be at $100,000 for the UM the event. Transplant Center, in addition AH day long! Put as many clearance Pre-registration for runners to educating people about items as possible in one bag for just is $18 and $24 on the day of organ donation. $ s the event. 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"She talked about her family and I talked about mine, then BILL BRE5LER j STAFF PHUTOGRAPHtR ihe asked if there was anything Jenny Benson waits for Smiggins to finish painting a second rose on her 1 ever wanted to do. I didn't cheeks. have to think twice, I said 'a clown.'" a pin on her left shoulder that "I'm having so much fun, I According to Dilly, her friend contained nine letters - IITYY- can't believe it," Benson said. balled the next day with a tele OMAH. "If I tell you, you owe Sitting in the crowd was phone number and told her to me a hug, that's what it means," Dilly's sister Helen Krause, also call. The number was for clown she said reaching for her hug. an American House resident. THURSDAY-SUNDAY classes. Dilly called and the "The clowns are very funny," Krause said her sister was th th rest, as they say, is history. ' said Ollie Phillips watching the "very quiet" and that being a AUGUST 10 -13 Smiggins said the club has festivities. "It's nice of them to clown gave her a chance to be an award named after the come around and see the peo outgoing. 1,000's of items priced to sell! Westland resident, to recognize ple." "If I'd stayed in Detroit, I that she attended the most Nina D'Onofrio, American was going to join her as a events in a year. But walking House manager, also thought it clown, but I moved to has become difficult for Dilly was nice when Dilly asked if a Cheboygan," she added. who now walks with a cane few of her friends could stop Her clown friends chose last th after suffering several strokes. by. week to be with Dilly because She said she finally gave up her "We've never had a profes it was National Clown Week. condominium and moved into sional clown as a resident," she "We decided to come around American House after a fall. said. " It's great to have some and do what we can to make While Smiggins did face- one who does that." people happy," said Smiggins. Get a FREE expert opinion on painting, Wink, Toodles and Jenny Benson gladly sat for "Dilly was my mentor, she what your treasures are worth! Speedy created balloon hats, the facepainting - a rose on helped me get into clowning wrist bands and flowers to aug each cheek and a lovely clown and taught me a lot. I've been a ment the sackful brought by smile on her chin - and by the clown since 1994 and I even Visit Our Snack Bar the late-arriving Professor time the party had broken up made my mom into a clown." 1 a *" Butterfly. Wink and Genie l'/a hours later, she was wearing Admittedly, Dilly will miss #•» %.#* Beanie also worked the crowd, a balloon hat, carrying two bal her clowning time. It's been a We are your official doing tricks and telling jokes loon flowers and a blue balloon big part of her life's journey. Ebay Drop Off center as well as passing out and poodle. "That was my first journey accepting any and all hugs. "She wants to come with us and this is my second journey," "Do you know what this because she's having a ball" she added. means," Wink said pointing to said Wink. [email protected] I (734) 953-2112 Surplus food Center where it will be luau Craft show tables time, Friday, Aug. 18. The city of Westland will dis The fun gets underway at Table rental is available at tribute surplus federal food 10 noon and includes entertain the cost of $20 for the annual a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. ment by the Hartland Seniors, St. Theodore Confraternity of 35323 Plymouth Road • Livonia 17, at the Dorsey Community with the "Living Dolls," tropical Christian Women Craft Show Center, on Dorsey east of island food and prizes. on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2006 9 Venoy and south of Palmer. The cost is $8 for center a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Parish That distribution will be for members and $12 for non- Social Hall at 8200 N. Wayne Mon.-Sat 10-8; Sun. 11-6 residents who live north of members. 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How we stand on the candidates, issues as}< your readers to please vote for Richard LeBlanc, candi- &*, date for state representative for the state of Michigan. JJ; Voters will trim down the list of hopefuls for a variety of posi strong economic revival — now is the time to bring the elements This is why: J; tions in Tuesday's primary election. While they can vote for together to make it happen. Mr. LeBlanc has a proven track record as a council mem- * whomever they please in the general election, Tuesday's voting ber of the city of Westland as one who is indeed independent % will be strictly along party lines. 12th Commission District and one who truly represents the voice of the people. '<& In County Commission race, it will be Democratic voters who "People" in this case represents private citizens as well as * U.S. Senate will select the commissioner for the 12th District, which business. *• In the Republican primary for the United States Senate, we includes Westland, Inkster and a portion of southern Livonia. As you probably recall, that as recently as the June 19 „ endorse the nomination of Oakland County Sheriff Michael Incumbent Kay Beard of Westland, the longest-serving mem council meeting, many private citizens as well as rental * Bouchard to challenge incumbent Democratic Sen. Debbie ber of the commission, is being challenged by Vernell Massey of property owners pleaded their case against instituting a new * Stabenow in November. Inkster in a race that has no Republican challengers. rental property inspection ordinance. Because of some new ^ Bouchard offers a broad range of experience as a police officer, We recommend voters go with experience in this race at this suggestions that surfaced during this meeting, Mr. LeBlanc '- proposed that the vote be postponed for a period of four council member, state legislator and, since 1999, sheriff of time and support Kay Beard for the Wayne County weeks. *' Michigan's second largest county. He has been emphasizing his Commission's 12th District. She has done a good job as a county expertise on homeland security issues. He has a strong conser commissioner, tackling issues that affect Wayne County as a He suggested having yet another study session during this \ time period as was requested by some property owners and ^ vative background balanced with a reputation as a state legisla whole. She is accessible to residents, has an impressive list of citizens in order to revisit some of their concerns. h tor who was able to work Democrats across on the aisle. community involvement and makes sure she is present for most, Mr. LeBlanc who was willing to negotiate was voted down. %t We believe Michael Bouchard will offer voters a strong, if not all, events in her district. Five of the council members were unwilling to negotiate any | thoughtful contest between two seasoned legislators with defi further, one of the five is Mr. LeBlanc's opponent. | nite but not acrimonious differences on the important issues SMART transit millage Now, who do you want representing you as your state rep- n facing the U.S. Senate. The Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation resentative? Do you want someone who is willing to negoti- k is seeking a renewal of 0.59 mills (a slight reduction of the cur ate or someone who refused to negotiate again? Isn't diplo- j* 18th State House District rent .6 mills) to support continued operation of the regional bus macy part of statesmanship? Yes, to us this type of openness, * In the 18th District, which takes in the city of Westland, system. willingness to negotiate, independence and true representa- ,-; Democratic will select from three candidates — former state We believe SMART makes a good case for renewal. The sys tion of all concerns, is very vital to anyone seeking a political ;i: Rep. Vincent Petitpren and Westland Councilmen James tem serves a niche market that desperately needs mass transit - office. Many of us who have regularly followed the council ;;' Godbout and Richard LeBlanc. the elderly, disabled and entry^level employees. SMART has meetings for years have seen and have heard how Mr. All have the experience to replace Glenn Anderson, who is been working more effectively with local communities to tailor LeBlanc has asked the hard questions, has had the best inter- ; term limited, but it is our belief that Richard LeBlanc possesses its routes and services to the needs of those communities. It has ests of the city and its people at heart, and has displayed his independence and integrity. Unlike the majority of his col- ;- also worked hard to maintain fiscally credibility. the skills, knowledge and ability to represent Westland in leagues, which includes his opponent, we feel that Mr. \ Lansing. We urge a YES vote on the SMART millage. He is a realist who understands the difficulties Democratic LeBlanc displays greater statesmanship that is vital to our *; lawmakers face in a Republican-dominated Legislature. He is LPS Recall Election state. Mr. LeBlanc's candidacy is dependent on the primary ^ not one to shy away from thorny situations and believes in call Residents of the Livonia Public Schools, which includes the election. We are asking you to please make sure that you vote, [ and cast your important vote for a real people's candidate, -! ing it as he sees it. north end of Westland, also will decide the fate of five school Richard LeBlanc. C; As a city council member, he has shown that he can ask the board members. difficult questions and make the hard decisions. He is organized We certainly acknowledge that there have been mistakes made Jim and Mary Murphy" and thorough and fully investigates issues before making a deci by board members in setting up the process and then approving Westland.,. sion. the controversial Legacy Initiative last winter. Communication It. is those latter qualities that he brings to this race that sets was, and continues to be, a shortcoming for this district and the Recall would pop the bubble him apart from his challengers. He does his homework and, as a board. And we're not even convinced that this plan is the best I was sorry to see that the editors at the Observer oppose result, is well-versed on the issues facing the state as a whole solution to handle the district's dwindling revenue and enroll the recall of the five Board of Education members. This and Westland specifically. ment. board was faced with the difficult task of reducing costs in We believe he has the integrity and commitment to residents However, this decision by these board members, no matter the Livonia school system. Unfortunately, they chose a radi that is needed to represent Westland in Lansing. how unpopular it seems to be among many vocal parents and cal restructuring that is forecasted to yield a cost savings of others, was made in an above-board manner and with the spe only about I percent. This group has shown that they don't Wayne County Executive cific intention of both saving money and improving the educa listen to the voters in Livonia. They did not reveal the details > In contested county races, both Republican and Democratic tional offerings of the district. And it may yet be successful. of their Legacy Initiative until it was too late to change the voters will pare down the list of candidates hoping to unseat Count this newspaper among those willing to wait to see if plan. Repeated requests for postponing this radical restruc- ; incumbent Robert Ficano in the Wayne County Executive's race. this plan will actually contribute to the long-term fiscal stability turing of our school system were ignored. This board has shown repeatedly that they do not care what the voters want On the Democratic side, Ficano's opponents are Marion Ector of the district and improve student learning. of Detroit and former Detroit police Lt. Ricardo Rodge Moore of Count this newspaper also among those who believe that these The Legacy Initiative closes too many local schools and Detroit, both of whom do not have the experience or support board members — Lynda Scheel, Kevin Whitehead, Cynthia buses kids to mega-schools. If this grand experiment with that Ficano enjoys. Markarian, Robert Freeman and Daniel Lessard — did what our kids' education fails, this school board's devotion to then- plan will not allow them to make the changes needed to fix * Two Republicans are seeking their party's nomination, Ramon they were elected to do: Make a difficult decision honestly and the flawed design. With the current school board members, - T. Patrick of Detroit and Deborah West of Inkster. But in the after considering the recommendation of their administrators we will be stuck with this plan regardless of the outcome. heavily Democratic Wayne County, they are not expected to give and others. Livonia needs a school board that listens to the voters and « Ficano any serious competition. We believe it's in the best interest of the Livonia Public will have an open mind regarding how to provide our chil- Z We believe Robert Ficano will be nominated in the August Schools and this community to let the plan go forward. Voters dren with a quality education in these cost-constrained ^ primary and then re-elected in November. He needs to spend his should vote NO on the recall of each of the five school board times. This school board is living in a bubble and needs to be ^ political capital to move Wayne County forward. We would like members on the ballot. recalled. v ^ to see him use his obvious political gifts to move boldly ahead on We also urge residents to take the time to go to the polls on Bruce Bacon' the initiatives he's begun. The airport can be the center of a Tuesday. They'll be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Livonif Ate 1/1/ COtlCGpt has a Better Concept. The Longest Kitchen lath Watranty _*-.****** „r« tt< We offer our exclusive 3 Y&ar Warranty because we know how FREE purchass=£~e any compfetse important it is to you to have confidence in your kitchen and bath KjW'enorBathJ remodeler. From design to selection to installation, New Concept will be AH Countertops! there. 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They live in Huntington sunshine on its best. t Like hundreds or a thousand Woods. The four words Tucker spoke 'or more times before, she Two years before, on that for that morning: "Hivalked into the recording stu- gotten date in 1968, she went "Go get 'em, Tiger!" ' *dio and took her place at the into that studio "just to do a And then what did she do? microphone. job." It was just a job, she said. Yep. She growled. She said the ; It was a morning in 1968 on "If I'd been eager for recogni four words and then she a day and date she can't recall. tion, I'd have stayed in front of growled a growl that continues To her, just another workday. A the camera. Voice-over work is four decades later to evoke the producer had called her to per mostly anonymous. But my crack of Detroit bats against form on a radio commercial for family and friends knew what I balls, the perfume of fresh-cut a local advertiser. He,told her did that day. grass, and an unyielding belief Paula that he liked her voice, calling in the vision of victory. •^SS&fiSSSfr&fc-'^tjEi Tucker "It doesn't bother me that all t - it warm and intimate, sultry these years I've remained the It's a tiger growl that might -- -* " gave and legally seductive. unknown voice on a radio echo endlessly at the corner of Tigers She looked at the script, say announcement that now seems Michigan and Trumbull. Just their ing the words quietly to herself, to be going on forever. It mat ask the Tigers who played famous and then asked the producer ters to me that I was pleased there., -Qrowb . what kind of reading he was with the performance I gave John Hiller, Jon Warden, looking for. that morning." Fred Lasher, Roy Face, Jim Gates Brown. Eddie Mathews, Jim Price, Rooker. "I had started out in acting in Mickey Stanley. junior high," Paula Tucker said. "I did what I was asked to do. Disc Herniation? 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If phone lines are doggedly demanding life of an that morning remain the call busy, visit: vyww.rnidischern|ation,cbm actress and the gratifying serv BINGHAM FARMS, Ml 48025 that links Tigers fans together OEOS421B10 OE0B460297 ice work of a dog doctor. season after season, forever Mickey Lolich, Norm Cash. "I tried out for plays and tele vision shows and did some act ing and also worked for a vet erinarian after school. I cleaned kennels and assisted with oper ations, but when I got to col lege I didn't like the biology. "I went to Wayne State, did shows at the Bonstelle Theatre. Wayne didn't have a theater department then, it had a ., -I.* ^r - speech department. V M^JSJ^SSBWH "At the Bonstelle, I was act ing and building scenery and painting and doing lighting." Bill Freehan, Joe Sparma, PatDobson. ; Her backstage work devel oped into expertise that in turn led her to frequently step behind the scenes of the cam era. After being pressed to fill in for an absent script supervisor on an industrial film project, Tucker let her production work begin to take precedence over acting. Eventually, she received credentials and membership as an assistant director, then as a director, from the Directors Guild of America, the profes •/•-•-•ir-VC- sional group that represents •/" -<***• most of those who make the M*™' . I * * • • !••• M • movies, TV shows, and com mercials that we see. r fc? , K *. v*,-1. Dick McAuliffe, Al Kaline, cDick Tracewski, Don Wert. v Over the years as a freelance director — and as a producer, r$W: the person who assembles the elements of a project and over sees its work — Tucker would have her name on films as well J. .fa -agftftfeSft . as commercials for Chevrolet, -Lincoln Mercury, Quaker Oats, ?:" .«: '"• - ft * t Betty Crocker, Hickok, Maxwell House, and Pillsbury, among many others. And, oh yes, a fel low named Hubert Humphrey. 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