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Saturday, May 14, atthe corps BY SUE MASON overall rating of 2.83 on a scale of one ication to this district on a daily basis.” the community. The board looked at center on Venoy south of Palmer OBSERVER STAFF WRITER to three with three being the highest The evaluation was based on two such things as his ability to increase in Westland. score. major topics — the high-priority goals academic achievement through data- Danielle Rieker will be spe Members of the Wayne-Westland “Based on the results, the board has set for Baracy by the school board and driven instruction, improve test scores, cial guest for the "Diary of a school board have found the district’s reached consensus for an outstanding his relations with the board, commu achieve adequate yearly progress, Princess" event, which includes top administrator has been successful evaluation,” school board President nity, media and staff. The latter area continue cost containment, increased a light lunch and appetizers and in his handling of such things as stu Skip Monit said in announcing the also encompassed his professional lead parental involvement and the effective mother-daughter pictures and dent achievement and parent and com results of the March 30 review. “Dr. ership abilities. ness for parent/community involve crafts. ' munity relations in the past year. Baracy has shown his devotion to the Baracy received a score of 2.73 for ment. Rieker leads the Orphan to The board Monday evening unani job and understanding of what is best high-priority goals, which included The board also gave him top marks a Queen Ministries and has 15 mously approved Supt. Greg Baracy’s for the students of this district. He’s student achievement, finance and years of experience as a lay mis annual evaluation, giving him an deeply committed and exhibits his ded his relationship with parents and Please see BARACY, A2 sionary, speaker, worship leader and musician. Space is limited and reserva tions required. They can be made by calling to Capt. Joanna Rose Westland's top cop at (734) 722-3660, Ext. 102.
tadFcrcsslw Re-enactors from different Ramsden retiring wars wifi be at the fourth annual Armed Forces Day Celebration at BY LEANNE ROGERS the Westland Historic Village Park OBSERVER STAFF WRITER 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 7. See and talk to re-enactors Westland will soon have a new police chief from such conflicts as the — the third top cop in two years. Revolutionary War, the War of Chief Alan Ramsden will be retiring effective 1812, Civil War and World War I and May 5, exactly one year since he had been pro 11. Listen to special presentations moted to chief after serving three years as deputy from experts about the lives of chief under James Ridener. American soldiers. Experience a A member of the police department since live weapons demonstration. 1991, Ramsden will become athletic director at The annual event is hosted a private high school in West Bloomfield. Mark Engstrom, who retired last year ^ by the Westland Historical as deputy police chief, is head of | ’T Commission and Westland security at the school. Historical Society. Admission is "i'm seizing an opportunity that <;* «• free, and food and drinks will be in 1—1 ■!,ted itself, lt will give me an \ -T available on site. ■jjiji.jri unity to improve things for ^ V The Westland Historical Village mi1 ami my family,” said Ramsden. Park is on Wayne Road between "1 didn't plan for this, I heard of Cherry Hill and Marquette. .m opportunity. It’s a good job and i hi'iv is the buyout.” l i g M r f e a c i l.ike a number of other city w oi'Uers, Ramsden will buy gener ic Linn which will allow him to A year after rolled his pension at the 25-year being sworn k’\i'l. in as Westland A 1980 Livonia Franklin High police chief, If you have unwanted School graduate, Ramsden Alan Ramsden medications around your house, earned a teaching degree from has announced he is retiring. circle Saturday, April 30, on Travis Manning, who graduated from Wayne Memorial ion 2005, is back to play Edna Turnblad, mother of Tracy Turnblad, played Western Michigan University your calendar. That's when the by Sunnie Patterson (left). and taught social studies in the Dearborn school district before putting himself Drug Enforcement Agency, in through the Washtenaw County police academy. conjunction with local police “I taught high school and coached. One thing departments, will host its second over the years as a police officer was that I would National Prescription Take Back Wavne alumni return for 'Hairspray' have loved to coach,” he said. “Because of the shift Initiative from 10 a m to 2 p.m. work I wasn’t able to do that. Even now, I have The National Take Back Day BY SUE MASON have come back to work with and two college students. There’s to be available for a lot of things outside regular allows people to dispose of . . OBSERVER STAFF WRITER drama teacher and director Katie even a student from John Glenn hours. Coaching and working with kids will be unwanted and unused prescrip Sullivan. High School appearing in the pro great.” tion drugs. The first National When’the Wayne Memorial “It’s unique to other productions duction. Deputy Chief Dan Karrick, who was promoted Take Back Day in September 2010 High School Theatrical Guild because I opened it to alumni, I The high school crossover is a year ago, and Deputy Chief Greg Angelosanto, was a huge success in removing present its spring musical have them in the cast and the crew Andrew Roberts. He has been promoted less than a year ago, are both eligible more than 121 tons of potentially Hairspray next month, theater and even opened to pit orchestra appearing in Sullivan’s production to test for chief. Written testing is scheduled for dangerous prescription drugs, goers will notice some changes to alumni,” said Sullivan. “I knew since he was in the fifth-grade at , later this month with oral examinations in early particularly controlled substanc from past performances. it had a large cast and while we Edison Elementary. He started May. es, from the nation's medicine For the first time in eight years, have a great talent pool here, I had with Music Man and each year Turnover in the top spots is expected to continue cabinets. there will be a live orchestra and the opportunity to pull from for has been called in for other roles. as the generic time early retirement option will Each day, approximately, mixed in will be a few former mer students.” This year he decided not to wait continue to be available for the next couple of years. 2,500 teens use prescrip Wayne High musicians. Even The alumni include a Wayne- tion drugs to get high for the the cast will feature alumni who Westland school board member Please see HAIRSPRAY, A4 lrogersthometownlife.com | (313) 222-5428 first time, according to the Partnership for a Drug Free America. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family - Contractor resumes work on and friends, including the home medicine cabinet. 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W-W's Baracy tells Senate panel cuts are 'too much'
BY SUE MASON restoration of the Wayne- OBSERVER STAFF WRITER cutting expenditure Westland equity language of The list of "pertinent cuts" that 14-year cycles, as well as convert $475 is critical to our sur Wayne-Westland School School Superintendent Greg ing the transportation fleet to a vival.” Superintendent Greg Baracy Baracy presented to the Senate soy/diesel mix to save on fuel. Even with the Senate recom went to Lansing last week with mendations, Wayne-Westland Appropriations Subcommittee on • Eliminating warehouse opera a laundry list to show state is still looking at a $970 per lawmakers the school district K-12, School Aid, Education last tions and supply storage and con pupil cut which equates to has done plenty to contain Wednesday, included such things verted to just-in-time deliveries approximately $12 million. costs during these difficult as: and eliminated all staff associated However, to achieve this, economic times. • Privatizing instructional substi with the warehouse. Wayne-Westland would lose - The list also came with tutes. • Forming consortiums to pur funding for its adult education a message: While Wayne- • Privatizing our food service chase district electric and gas program, forcing its elimina Westland might be the 14th tion, impacting approximately management to balance the lunch and implementing a district wide largest district in the state 120 adult diploma graduates with 12,500 students, it would fund. energy conservation program. and 80 adult GliD graduates be at the top in terms of rev • Increased class size. • Negotiating alternative health each year, Baracy said. enue loss, if either Gov. Rick • Closing six elementary schools insurance plans utilizing self- “It also would further Snyder’s or the Senate’s pro at the end of the 2009-10 school insured prescription drug and impact our local economy and posed education budgets are year and reconfiguring education wrap plans and higher deductibles reduce our adult students’ approved. al programs to maximize building and co-pays for teachers in the chances of obtaining employ “While we believe in School Superintendent Greg Baracy testifies before the Senate Appropriations ment,” he said. “Adult educa shared sacrifice and pain, the utilization. MESSA plan, as well as second tier tion, for example, is the only Subcommittee on K-12, School Aid, Education to the effect proposed school aid • Eliminating teachers, secretar salary schedules in several sup Governor’s budget proposal cuts will have on the Wayne-Westland Community Schools. hope many of our adult stu and the Senate Subcommittee ies, custodians, skilled trades, port groups. dents have to a new start and recommendations, in my food service workers and central • Suspending textbook purchases bright future.” humble opinion, are not equi tion to eliminate the Wayne- can’t cut our way out.” office staff and all non-emergency and non-grant funded technology Baracy’s suggestion to law table or fair,” said Baracy Westland post Proposal A While Gov. Snyder looks on overtime. purchases. makers is to not transfer the in testimony before Senate adjustment to its foundation the Proposal A adjustment as • Eliminating bus purchases and • Delaying maintenance and $895 million from the State Appropriations Subcommittee allowance, which repre a categorical, Baracy said the School Aid Fund into com extending bus replacement to 10- repairs to buildings. on K-12, School Aid, Education sents another $475 per pujsil money should be included in munity colleges and higher last Wednesday. “Shifting loss. When the numbers are the district’s foundation allow education. Allocating these the cuts from one category to crunched, the district faces a ance. The money represents cuts at all levels, just to men student is below the Wayne funds toward K-12 education, another is not the answer and $14.5 million dollar reduction 7-75 mills of 10 mills that vot tion a few,” Baracy said. County average and below where they have traditionally is not shared sacrifice.” or a $1,150 per pupil cut. ers rejected due to confusion “In 1999 this language was average when compared to the been allocated, makes sense, In his testimony, Baracy over ballot issues just prior to supported by many legisla top 20 largest school districts he said. pointed out that the financial 'TOO MUCH TO BEAR’ Proposal A . The district went tors and signed into law by in the state. Baracy’s hope is that law loss goes beyond the governor’s “The proposed $14.5 million from a 47-mill to a 37-mill former Gov. John Engler,” said “To reach $14.5 million in makers will preserve K-12 proposed $470 per pupil in lost revenue is 13 percent of tax base and loss in excess of Baracy. “This was a valid and savings, Wayne-Westland funding. school aid cut. The district our total general fund budget $12 million in revenue when legitimate adjustment based would have to increase class “This is worth the battle and faces an almost 20-percent of $112 million,” Baracy told Proposal A was implemented on the unique circumstances size by 14 students, that it’s not over until its over,” he increase in the retirement rate lawmakers. “This is too much in the 1994-95 fiscal year. and confusion surrounding the would mean a class size of said following his testimony. to 24.46 percent of payroll or for one district to bear when The district “was turned implementation of Proposal 30 would increase to 44,” he “All we want is fairness. That an additional $196 in per pupil we have already employed upside down ajid cuts A.” said. “If we lay off teachers to extra $475 is devastating, it loss, and a $9 per student loss best practices, right-sized and occurred at all levels including save $14.5 million, we would goes too far. Wayne-Westland with the elimination of declin cut so much more than other a five-hour high school day, BELOW COUNTY AVERAGE eliminate 200 teaching posi will suffer more than any other ing enrollment language. districts. If the $14.5 million elimination of bussing, loss of Baracy pointed out that tions. Neither of these options school district in the state.” However, the biggest blow is in cuts come to fruition, we expressive arts at the elemen Wayne-Westland’s founda are plausible in a district that the governor’s reeommenda- will be in deficit next year. We tary, pay-to-play and staffing tion allowance of $7,959 per has already cut so much. The [email protected] | (313) 222-6751
up with an overall score of 2.92 no. we are focused on the achieve battle our financial crisis,” “We look forward to work BARACY for relational performance. “I’m pleased with the evalu ment of the students.” Monit said, adding that Baracy ing with you to move this FROM PAGE Al This is the first time the ation. I think we have a real Monit noted that if the has “strong leadership, strong district forward, despite the board has released informa solid collaborative relation district were in a position of work ethic and commitment to significant challenges in our tion on how the trustees scored ship to meet the mission of the financial stability, Baracy’s the students of this district.” future,” Monit said. “We will for his relationship with the Baracy on the evaluation, school district and work for review would merit a pay Baracy is the longest serv continue to work together for board, the community and and the 7-0 vote to approve the good of the students,” said increase. Instead, he has ing superintendent in the his the benefit of our district and, media and professional leader the evaluation was in sharp Baracy, who received a one- , offered to continue a pay freeze tory of the Wayne-Westland most important of all, for our ship and relationships and a contrast to last year, when year extension ofhis three- for the third consecutive year. Community Schools. He has students.” lesser score of 2.67 for his rela two board members — Carol year contract. “I’m glad that “He leads from the top to been the district’s top adminis tionship with the staff, ending Middel and John Goci — voted they recognized that as a team show his willingness to help trator for 14 years. [email protected] | (313) 222-6751
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Director Katie Sullivan plans Sunnie Patterson as Tracy Turnblad belts out “Good Morning, Baltimore," “I’ve taken drama, but I see on making the "Hairspray" during rehearsals of "Hairspray" at Wayne Memorial. her as my teacher,” he said. performance unique to Wayne “If it wasn’t for her, I wouldn’t Memorial High School. the crazy Prudy Singleton. the history and asked if I was have discovered my passion for Line wise it’s not a very hard interested.” theater and my confidence on part, but personality wise ...- Monit has a lot of history stage.” play the role as a woman and “She’s controlling, uptight with his horn. He played in the disguise his voice. and crazy and I wouldn’t cat marching band for four years 'PREFECT TIMING' “John Travolta sounded like egorize myself as crazy,” said at Michigan State University Among the alumni is Travis Dr. Evil from Austin Powers, Huffman. “When I got the and was with the Plymouth Manning who worked with I’ll try to do it differently,” he part, I went home and started Community Band for a num Sullivan his senior year at said. “He tried to sound like a looking at Youlbbe videos of ber of years. He’s been prac Wayne High. He remained woman when it was obvious people who played the role on ticing and doing scales to get friends with her after leav it’s a man. I’m not going to try Broadway.” ready for the show, ing for Central Michigan and hide it.” Huffman said she goes over “I have to play a lot to be University where he’s studying But he does have to shave her lines in her head and does confident with my horn,” he public relations and marketing off his beard and somehow feel kind of crazy because she said. “It was a lot of fun at the — “I may add a theater minor.” be stuffed to “fit” the part — talks to herself. first rehearsal. It’s going to be He had heard about her idea Edna talks about her 54 triple “When I do my lines I say a lot of fun, I’m excited.” to use alumni in the show and E bust size in the play. no that won’t work, it doesn’t “At the first rehearsal, it he was able to come back after The musical is also a sound crazy enough,” she said. sounded wonderful,” said taking this year off from CMU reunion of sorts for he and Sullivan. to spend five months in New Roberts. Andrew Roberts, a junior at John Glenn High School, has appeared in Wayne IN THE PIT The challenge for Sullivan York. “I was a senior and he was a Memorial High School productions since fifth-grade. This year he decide to Skip Monit is the musical is to come up with a produc “I’m kind of nervous, I did little kid,” Manning said. audition for its spring musical "Hairspray" and landed the role of Fender. alumnus. He’s pulled out his tion that isn’t a repeat of the some music since high school, Also returning is Stephanie trombone to be a member of Broadway show or the movies. but not theater,” he said. “I’ve Huffman, a 2010 grad, who the pit orchestra. “I don’t want to reperform always wanted to do this worked with Sullivan in last very accepting about the fact plays “for a long, long time,” “This is the first time in I the movie or the Broadway show and the opportunity was year’s production of Beauty that I’m very busy,” she said. but was too shy. don’t know how many years musical, I want this to be perfect timing. The music is and the Beast. Huffman is Beauty and the Beast was “I realized that these people I’ve done this,” said Monit. unique to Wayne Memorial,” good, the story is good, it’s working around her college Huffman’s first play. She got aren’t judgemental, it makes “I played in the pit when I she said. “While that would be relevant.” studies and work schedule to involved through her boy everything very easy to do was a student at Wayne. My the safe thing to do, it’s not the Manning has been cast be there. friend who wanted to tryout because you know they’re not son is the technical director most challenging.” as the very plus-sized Edna “The only day I have an issue and asked her to join him. going to judge you,” she said. at Stockmeyer (auditorium). Tbrnblad. His plan is not to with is Thursday, and she’s She said she had wanted to do Huffman has been cast as When he found out, he knew smasonihometownlife.com | (313) 222-6751
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Available to Fighting for a Cure Cancer As a service to the com polio vaccination, and other Westland Municipal Golf 3 p.m. the highest bidder is an entry Auction Saturday, April 30, at munity, the staff of Garden international humanitarian Course and Concrete Jungle level set ofhearing aids, valued thelodge at 29137 Ford,just City Hospital’s Community efforts. Skate Park. G a ra g e Sale at $2,800, and a second set of east of Middlebelt. Services offers blood pressure Rotary offers a wonder The ice arena is offering a Ss. Simon and Jude Parish premium hearing aids, valued Bidding starts at 4 p.m. for testing, free of charge, on a bi ful opportunity for people to Learn to Ice Skate Clinic and will hold a garage sale 9 a.m. to at $6,600. the live auction which includes weekly basis to senior citizens provide service for others on open skating. Boys and girls 4 p.m. Friday, April 29, at the Each set, of hearing aids will an autographed jersey, electron at the Maplewood Community many different levels and to the ages 6-12 can learn the basics church, 32500 Palmer, east of be programmed to the indi ics, jewelry, Harley-Davidson Center, located on Maplewood extent they feel comfortable of ice skating 12:30-1 p.m. Venoy, in Westland. There will vidual hearing needs of the win items, men’s, women’s and just west of Merriman. Testing doing so. At the same time, it Tuesday, April 19, at the arena. be a $2 bag sale at 3 p.m. All ning party at no charge. Reserve garden baskets, golf basket and will be available at 10:30 a.m. offers the availability for weekly More advanced skaters are wel large items will sell for $2 dur minimums will apply for each packages, outdoor furniture For more information, call contact and socialization with come. ing the bag sale. set ofhearing aids. Bids will be and decor and more. (734)458-4330. other, like-minded, nice people. The cost is $3 per person and For more information, call accepted until 1 p.m. Friday, There also will be door prizes The club meets at noon includes skate rental, class and Mae Bray at (734) 722-8209. May 6. The winners will be noti and raffles, and food will be Community Chat on Thursdays at Amantea’s open skating from 1 to 2 p.m. fied by phone and in the event of available. Catch up on what’s happen Restaurant on Warren Road Wear comfortable clothes and Easter Week a tie, will submit their best and All proceeds will benefit the ing in Garden City with GC just east ofVenoy in Garden good, warm gloves. Easter activities at the Kirk final offer upon notification. Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Community Chat with Kerry City. Individuals interested in The ice Arena is on Wildwood of Our Savior Presbyterian Bids can be made the Institute. People who would Partin at 9 p.m. every Thursday more information about the just south of Hunter. For more Church, 36660 Cherry Hill Westland store, 35337 W. like to donate items for the auc night at talkshoe.com/tc/82757. club can call Steve Kelly at information, call the ice arena Road, Westland, include: Warren Road, (734) 734-467- tion can contact Kim Dowidait Also check out his website at (734) 748-1345. at (734) 729-4560. • A soup and roll dinner at 5100 or (734) 751-9709, or at (734) 564-5777- communitychat.weebly.com. Learn to golf at the Westland 6 p.m. followed by worship at 7 the South Lyon store at 321 The talk show and website are Museum fund-raising Municipal Golf Course at 500 p.m. Maundy Thursday, April Pettibone, Suite 105, (248) 437- Raion Taiko Drummers dedicated to the residents and The Friends of the Museum S. Merriman, 2-3:30 p.m. 21. 5505. Japanese drumming will be businesses of Garden City. are continuing their fund-rais Wednesday, April 20. Skills to • A Good Friday Worship showcased when the Rauon For more information, ing efforts, selling engraved be taught include putting, driv Service at noon April 22 at Singles skate Taiko Drummers perform at contact Kerry at gccommuni- brick pavers and renting the ing and game etiquette. The Garden City Presbyterian Looking for a great way to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 30, in [email protected] Grande Parlour for social and cost is $5 per person and the Church on Middlebelt Road meet new friends and enjoy a Garden City High School’s business occasions. ' activity is for children ages 6 south of Ford, Garden City. fun atmosphere? Look no fur O’Leary Auditorium. Garden City Rotary The bricks are $50 for the and up. In the event of inclem • An Easter vigil service at ther, come and enjoy a great Taiko is a drumming style of The Garden City Rotary Club 4-inch by 8-inch size that has ent weather, the activity will be sundown on Saturday, April 23. night out at the Mike Modano Japanese origin, characterized is on the hunt for new members. up to three lines. The 8-inch by held inside on the golf simula • A Deacon Easter Breakfast Ice Arena, 6210 N. Wildwood. by its large drums and thunder The local club was chartered 8-inch bricks are $75 and have tors. 8-10 a.m., followed by worship Singles Skate Night is every ous energy. in 1940 as part of the world room for up to six lines of text. For more information, call at 10:30 a.m.. Sunday, April 24. Ibesday 9-10 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in wide Rotary International The Lathers General Store (734) 721-6660. 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In addition, we have ate an art installation that Plymouth Township We prefer an SUV, however, with no idea how the Middle East examines the plight of the Why: The exhibit examines the gas prices the way they are we are will fare after things begin to nation’s homeless. plight of the nation's homeless thinking about something more calm down. The exhibition Letters When: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. fuel efficient. Do you think gas Analyzing all these factors Home, now on view at St. . prices are going to go higher or will leads me to believe that energy through Friday, April 22. John Episcopal Church in they drop significantly in the near prices will remain high for a Plymouth Township, includes future? period of time. handmade signs that ask for baptismal font at St. John, A: Predicting I love the fact that you are cash or other help, life-size (or is stark, with the black-and- the price at the considering the cost of gas in near that) cutout photographs white photographs and the pump is prob making your car purchase. of homeless people, a wood brown corrugated cardboard ably as difficult Sometimes people buy cars framed cardboard shelter on which the handmade signs as predicting and never consider the costs such as those seen in “tent cit are printed providing the the movement associated with ifraintaining ies” and under freeway bridg dominant colors. The signs in the stock an automobile. I believe these es, and placards with infor are mostly direct appeals market. When costs should be factored into mation about homelessness, for cash, food or some other . it comes to the Money Matters the equation. In addition, I rec such as how many children in BILL BRESLER|STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER help, like a pair of boots; a price of oil, ommend looking at the price of the U.S. have been homeless, Sally Thielen and Susan Clinthorne based their exhibit on their interaction few offer work in exchange for there is more Rick Bloom insurance for each specific car. or how men who served in the with homeless people. assistance. than just the *—>■**«<•** You’d be surprised by the dif military are disproportion On two of the photo por supply and ferences in charges for differ ately affected. appear to be homeless or need to make another. traits, a mirror covers the demand factor that all prod ent makes and models of cars. There’s even a Christmas are begging at intersections, • “I liked that it was an homeless person’s face, tell ucts deal with. Politics and The difference in premiums card from a homeless man, Clinthorne said. exchange. Somehow I felt it ing the viewer, “This could be political uncertainties also play can be considerable. Mike, who was handing them An art teacher and painter honored them more,” said you.” an important role. One final note: Since the out to motorists in the Ann who works in watercolors and Clinthorne. There are flashes of humor, When I look at the price U.S. auto industry is doing bet Arbor area in 2008. pastels, Clinthorne had been too, such as one sign that says, of oil, I look at the supply ter than it did a few years ago, “He gave out a card whether collecting signs asking for BUILDING TRUST “Live Green, Give Green!” and and demand issue. There is there are also more options you gave him money or not,” spare change or food or other Clinthorne says she felt another that asks the reader plenty of oil in the world today. as to how to finance a car. said Clinthorne, who received help for a year or two before uncomfortable approaching to “Adopt a Hippie.” However, because of OPEC Whether an outright purchase, the card. “He was just filled work on Letters Home began. homeless people at first but The sisters also built a shel (the Organization of Petroleum financing or leasing, I believe with holiday spirit.” When she shared the con now will sit and have coffee ter of corrugated cardboard Exporting Countries), there is that before you even look for cept with Thielen, it clicked. with them. She carries gra and scrap lumber, furnishing a cartel that limits the amount a car know how you plan to CLOSE-UPS They enjoy working together, nola bars and hand-warmers it with a few simple items and of oil that enters the market. finance it. For example, if you Thielen and Clinthorne, they said. to give away. using a plastic sheet, made At the same time, that supply plan to lease there are some who are sisters, based the “This has given me new Thielen has become friends to cover a new mattress dur is artificially controlled. There cars that are better to lease project on their interactions life,” said Thielen, a retired - with several men who’ve ing storage and delivery, to is an insatiable desire for oil than others. Because of resid with the homeless: in Ann nurse and semiretired artist been helped by Carriagetown protect the roof from the in the world markets, not only ual values and how they are Arbor, where Clinthorne lives; who used to take her work to Ministries in Flint, and has weather. A worn wooden in developed nations — where calculated, certain cars are just in Flint, which is close to shows and galleries around shown photographs of Letters chair, a jacket hanging on it, countries such as the U.S. con too expensive to lease. Thielen’s home in Davison; the country. Home to some so they could sits outside. tinue to increase our need for Buying a car is exciting, how and in several other cities and Thielen and Clinthorne follow the project. “They seem “It’s what I imagine it would energy — but also in the devel ever, cars are not inexpensive states around the country. pay people for their signs, $5 to like it,” she said. be like ” Clinthorne said of the oping world. As its economy and making a bad decision can “I was really interested in or so, and Clinthorne even The exhibit, arranged in a shelter. continues to grow, China has be costly. Therefore, take your the discomfort we feel” when carries spare cardboard and hallway, a community room, a tremendous need for oil and time, do your homework and confronted by people who markers handy for those who the sanctuary and around the [email protected] | (313) 222-2405 energy. From a supply and hopefully you’ll buy the best demand standpoint, I see oil American-made car for your prices remaining high into the situation. future. That doesn’t mean that Good luck! ■ FLORAt SUPPLIES * SILK FIOWERS * WEARABLE ART • CRAFTS • FRAMES • CUSTOM FRAMING • CHRISTMAS SHOPPE f NEEDLE ART • a we will necessarily level out somewhere in the $4 a gallon Rick Bloom is a fee-only financial | Scrapbook Albums Spare Parts® Easter Plush & Easter Baskets, II JO; & Refill Pages Embellishments Stuffed Animals Grass range. 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Doors open at computers are set up specifically for tained underwater breathing appa Friday Night Movies: "The King's 6:30 p.m., movie starts at 7 p.m. job seekers. A librarian will be avail Information Central was compiled by ratus. In order to scuba, you need a, Speech" 7 p.m. Aprii 22, adults and Job Seekers Lab: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. able to help. Drop in. No reservation reference librarian Kristy Cooper. The tank of compressed air that connects teens Tuesdays, 5-8 p.m. Wednesdays and needed. William P. Faust Public Library is at to a breathing mask. Love movies? Join us on Friday 1-4 p.m. Fridays. Drop-in Knitting Nights § the 6123 Central City Parkway, Westland. High tech equipment is used by . nights throughout the winter and Have a question regarding format Library: 7 p.m. every Wednesday. For more information, call (734) 326- divers to stay safe deep underwater spring to catch some of the Oscar ting your resume, setting up an e- Everyone welcome, including crochet- 6123 or go online to westlandlibrary. like a buoyancy compressor, dive contenders for-2011. Tonight's movie is mail account, attaching your resume ers. org. computer, pressure gauge and a regulator. Scuba divers also use fins to help propel themselves more eas ily underwater, making it easier for people who aren't strong swimmers sic songs and stories of American to appreciate underwater attractions. musicals films from the American There are even scuba opportunities Film Institute's top 100 movies of the that allow divers to follow along on a last 100 years. Today's selection is roped line, pulling themselves along "Singing in the Rain," starring Gene as they kick, so they don’t have to Kelly, Donald O'Connor, and Debbie worry about combating any changes Reynolds. in current. Writers Workshop: 7 p.m. April 19, If you would like to learn more ages 15 and up about scuba diving, the Westland Do you have a piece of writing Public Library is a great place to that you need help with? The Writers start. You can start by checking out Workshop critiques individual's writ "Scuba Diving" by Monty Halls and ing in a workshop setting. All genres Miranda Krestovnikoff, “Scuba Scoop: accepted (fiction, poetry, memoir, Answers to Your Commonly-Asked etc.). We will tell you what is what is SCUBA Diving Questions" by Gary S. working with your piece, as well as Shumway and "Diving on the Edge: what needs improvement. You must A Unique Guide for New Divers" by attend one session before your writ Michael Bane.w ing will be reviewed. To register, visit Many people scuba dive to observe the Reference Desk or contact andy. and enjoy exotic sea life and colorful schuckfwestiandlibrary.org coral reefs as well as ship wrecks and Celebrate Earth Day: Dr. John caves. To find out more about some Hartig, author of "Burning Rivers," 7 available dive sites you can check p.m. April 19, ages 12 and up out” Best Dives of the Caribbean” Dr. John Hartig, author of "Burning by Joyce and Jon Huber and "Dive Rivers: Revival of Four Urban- Sites of Cozumel and the Yucatan" Industrial Rivers that Caught on Fire," by Lawson Wood. You may think that joins us to celebrate Earth Day and in order to enjoy scuba, you need to the good things people have done travel far. There are actually many to care for our world. "He (Hartig) dive sites available right here in believes in the power of people to Michigan and you can find out more affect change, and his story about about them with "Divers Guide to the destinies of the Rouge, Cuyahoga, Michigan" by Steve Harrington. Buffalo and Chicago rivers since For information about all water they each burst into flames is clearly activities stop by the library 9 a.m. to one of triumph over tragedy. 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Tigers’ Justin Verlander. top of the fourth inning without the landed the Lakers the GLIAC Friday on the mound and he rendered “His last outing was a rough outing “I had to step it up this game,” the benefit of a hit. Softball Player of the Week the Lutheran High Westland batting and he kind of took that personally. junior said. “My curveball was work Jake Andrzejewski reached base on award, as freshman short order virtually helpless. I think he was on a personal mission ing and I was spotting my pitches. It an infield error and eventually scored stop Briauna Taylor earned The junior left-hander from Livonia today to pitch better. He always seems was really good pitching weather. The on a fielder’s choice after the Trojans the league distinction (end Clarenceville allowed just one hit to pitch well against these guys. He’s wind held the ball a lot. It helped me failed to convert a double play. ing April 10). and two walks to go along with eight faced them two or three times. He was out a lot.” In the bottom of the fifth, Dan The Livonia Franklin grad strikeouts as the Trojans turned back sharp. He hit spots, he was able to get Clarenceville took a 1-0 lead in the Blacker singled and Quarles followed . helped the Lakers to a 6-0 the Warriors, 3-1. ahead inthe count and was able to get first when Quarles, the lead-off batter, with a double, putting runners at record last week, hitting “Damien was real sharp today,” his breaking stuff over which is big for reached base on an outfield error, stole .667 with 14 base hits and said Clarenceville coach Dan Miller, him. When he mixes speeds and can second base, took third on a fielders’ Please see C'VILLE,B2 scoring seven runs, becom ing the third Grand Valley player to win the GLIAC Softball Player of the Week m i l i m i t iillE S l SIFI811I award this season. In a pair of games against Northwood and four games against Lake Superior State Churchill last week, Grand Valley hit Can't make ground: .455 as a team, totaling 12 - doubles and 15 homers, while outscoring its oppo sweeps 2 nents, 61-19. Taylor was GVSU’s top hit Crusaders get split ter with a .667 batting aver vs. Glenn age, 14 hits, seven runs, one Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic runs); LaMilza (3-for-5, two • double, two triples, and one Conference softball leader RBI); Kelly Lesko (3-for-4, two home run. She totaled eight Livonia Churchill’s base Davenport University held serve runs); and Erin Mayes (2-for-2, RBI and owned a 1.048 slug ball team heads into spring Friday in a pivotal double-header two RBI). ging percentage and a .682 break with a little momentum against defending champion HaJlie Minch (Garden City) on-base percentage. following a lopsided double- Madonna University. was the winning pitcher. She She recorded five multi header sweep Wednesday of host The host Panthers rallied worked the first four innings hit games and tallied three • Westland John Glenn, 11-3 and for three runs in the bottom of to improve to 13-3. Irwin held hits in a game four times 11-1. the seventh to beat MU, 7-6, in the Panthers to one earned last week. She notched an The Chargers, who improved the first game, but dropped the run over the final four innings RBI in five of the six games to 6-2 overall and 2-1 in the nightcap, 13-6, at the Christian to post her fourth save. Burton KLAA’s South Division, won’t Recreation Center in Grand want 2-for-3 with three RBI, and an extra base hit in four play again until Wednesday, Rapids. while startingpitoher Karlee games. April 27 at home against Davenport is now 27-14 overall Despres (7-2) suffered the loss. Against Lake Superior Plymouth in a twinbill. and 14-2 in theWHAC, while m m n m m m H . sterling State (April 10), she was 6- ' Catcher Joe Williams went MU stands 27-8 and 8-4. back-to-back pitching performances for-6 with a double, triple, 4-for-5 with three RBI in the Debra Burton’s 2-out single by Jess Irwin and Hallie Minch carried three runs scored and three opener and 2-for-4 with an RBI with the bases loaded knotted the the Madonna University (26-7,7-3) to RBI. a double-header sweep Wednesday of in the nightcap. game a 6-all in the bottom of the Taylor is hitting ,483 in 20 visiting Siena Heights (12-31,2-14). Also contributing to seventh. Liz Yetanan then came Irwin, a senior from Monroe, ran games played with 18 runs, Churchill’s 12-hit attack in the home with the winning run on her record to 14-4 with a two-hitter three doubles, two triples, Game One was Connor Dwyer, an MU error to tag Jess Irwin in the opener. She struck out 11 and three homers, and 21 RBI. who went 2-for-2 with three (14-5) with the loss. walked only cme. , During the 2010.-11 .basket:,,,-,, walks, an RBI and four runs Brianna Carpenter (6-5) Shortstop Jackie Barky went 3- ball season, Taylor; a ttspv scored. Troy Bogenschutz added pitched the final 5.1 innings in for-3withanRBI andsroredtwoof sport star, was named the ' MITsthree runs. Ashley Shay and Tara two hits and two RBI. relief to earn the victory. She also GLIAC North Division Player Rob Schurig and Caleb went 2-for-3 including a homer LaMilza also knocked in runs. Losing pitcher Tearra Donovan had ■ of the Week twice (Nov. 29 ‘ • Qenney each collected two hits and tliree RBI. Veltman also and Feb. 7). She was also for the Rockets. Mike Pietruszka the lone RBI for the Saints. homered for Davenport. Inthe nightcap, Minch ran her named NCAA Division II t$n- ' added a 2-run double in the sev Tara LaMilzabelted a solo BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER record to 12-3 withatw^hit shutout. ■ oraWe mention All-America enth inning. homer for the Crusaders, while The junior from Garden City struck out and All-GLIAC North Division. Winning pitcher Brent Jackie Barley also added two five and did not allow a walk. Ochodnicky went the first six Boys golf preview RBI. In Game TWo, Madonna Katie (JHotzke, who allowed just Latessd fonal^ innings, allowing one run on unloaded for 15 hits with Amber three hits, took the loss for Siena eight hits and three walks. He Churchill's Ben Proben earned second-team All-Observer honors Rafko going 2-for-4 with a Heights. Kelly Lesko tripled in the third Seven goals apiece by struck out six before giving way after carrying a 78.1 average for 18 holes and a 38.7 average for nine homer and three RBI. inning and scored on Shay’s groundout. Brooke Ingraham and Mary as a sophomore. For a preseason look at area team, see page B3. Also getting into the act was It was Shay’s team-leading 28th RBI Eicher propelled Pontiac of the year. Please see BASEBALL, B4 Bailey (3-fbr-5, two RBI; three Notre Dame Prep to an 18-17 ' Catholic League lacrosse victory Wednesday over host Livonia Ladywood. i l l S U C H Top scorers for Ladywood, 1-3 overall, including senior f JSS1§| ^ Alexa Burns (six goals, five assists), junior Kylie Birney Fabulous frosh (five goals) and junior Emma Ellswood (three goals). Notre Dame Prep goalie Chargers' Parrinello tallies 4 in victory Sarah Klieman made 20 saves. Ladywood senior Lauren Livonia Churchill’s Kelsey advantage. division. Parrinello must have been Sam Beier then scored in FRANKLIN 8, WAYNE 2: Jessica Perugi faces 14 shots and . wearing a pair of golden the 45th minute off a nifty Maurer tallied two goals and made five saves, while boots in Thursday’s KLAA feed from Kelsey Rothermel two assists Thursday as Livonia junior Rana Freij faced nine ■ ,- South Division girls soccer to make it 2-0. Franklin (2-2-1,1-0-1) stopped shots and had one save. host Wayne Memorial (1-5,0- match at Westland John Parrinello’s final three "It was anybody's game 2) in a KLAA South Division to win," Ladywood coach Glenn. goals came just four min encounter. Kris Sanders said. “Later in . The freshman had the utes apart including one on Senior Chelsea Williams con Midas Touch, pumping in a penalty kick in the 56th tributed two goals and one assist, the second half we began four goals as the Chargers minute followed by feeds while Alejandra Mesa added a to plaf without control and improved to 2-3 overall from Rothermel and Lisa goal and assist for the Patriots, had too many yellow cards. who led 4-1 at halftime. and 1-1 in the KLAA South McMullen in the 58th and Livonia gymnasts 1st We played down a player for with a 5-0 win over the host 60th minutes. Other Franklin goal scorers nine minutes, which didn't included Emily McCullen, Natalie Rockets. Churchill senior goalkeep Livonia Ultimate Gymnasticz's Prep-Opt Silver Team recently captured allow us to maintain the Parrinello’s goal during er Casey Manasian posted Desautel, Lauren Zentz and Sam first place at the Infinity Gymnastics Mission Impossible meet held in Summers. strength we needed to finish the 33rd minute off an assist the shutout. Freshman Amber Parrish Brighton. Team members include (from left) Allison McDonnell, Alexis strong." from Kaylie Secord gave The loss drops Glenn to Roupas, Madison Pargoff, Jessica Semaan and Melani Kieling. Churchill a 1-0 halftime 3-2 overall and 1-1 in the Please see SOCCER, BE PER MONTH! NO COMMITMENTS Offer Extended Until April 17th 634 Warren Road at Wayne Road * Westland * 734-525-' 29475 7 Mile Road at Middlebelt • Livonia • 248-427-00 cipim:;)!. Biilcri monthly to .1 credit <:;»d ni chRCkmt) ncr.oui to $29 mcnibriship 1m: .mcl S20 one timr star! up It; B 2 Blazers sting C'VILLE ing to pull the ball. It wasn’t FROM PAGE B1 a hitters’ day. When it’s not a good day for hitters, we second and third. Trotter’s need to try stay more in the one-out sacrifice fly brought middle of the field and work Regina twice home the go-ahead run. the ball up the middle. Guys Clarenceville added anoth who did that were successful Livonia Ladywood continued earn the victory. er insurance run in the sixth for us. We were swinging at its early season roll Friday by In the nightcap, Fidge collected when Zac Rosen was hit by bad pitches and trying to do sweeping Warren Regina in a four hits, including three doubles. a pitch, moved to second on too much.” girls softball double-header, 11-2 Hayes, the winning pitcher, Matt Kurdziel’s sacrifice Quarles got plenty of help and 13-2. also had four while Jenny Rohn bunt and scored on Joey from his shortstop Trotter, The Blazers collected a total and Combs each added two hits Schiffman’s RBI single. who had seven assists and of 14 hits on the day against (with a double apiece). Meanwhile, Warriors one putout on the cold and Central Michigan University Hayes, a freshman, threw a starter Thomas blustery afternoon. signee Chelsea peLamielleure to three-hitter. She struck out nine, Handschumacher was also “Eric (Trotter) had a real improve to 7-0 overall and 4-0 walked three and hit a batter. effective. He went all six nice game and that’s what in the Catholic League’s Central The loss dropis Regina to 2-4 innings, allowingjust three we expect,” Miller said. ‘He’s Division. overall and 1-3 in the Central. BILL B8ESIER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER hits and two walks and strik been playing shortstop two Celeste Fidge, Carli SanMillan HARPER WOODS 6, CLARENCEVILLE 0: Emily ing out five. or three years for us now. It and winning pitcher Briana Rogers threw a three-hit shutout Ladywood's Alyssa Kashat lays down a bunt during Friday’s Catholic League “Our pitcher pitched well was kind ofhim and Quarles Combs each collected three hits, Wednesday as the Pioneers downed Central Division double-header against Warren Regina. enough to win,” Lutheran working together. I told while Lauren Hayes and Andrea host Livonia Clarenceville (1-4). Westland coach Kevin Damien before the game that Rogers struck out seven and walked Angela McAlpine also reached base The Trojans committed five errors. Gietl added two each for the vic only three in going all seven innings, twice on walks. Tonya Smith and Koren Robinson Wade said. “He gave up an we’ve got to keep the ball on torious Blazers in the opener. i Kiana Smith, Reba Bibik and Losing pitcher Stephanie Bishop each collected two hits for the Pioneers, unearned run in the first, the ground. With the wind Combs allowed just one hit, Joanna Burling had the lone hits for the allowed three earned runs on seven hits who scored five times in the fourth and a couple of other runs. It the way it was, everything walked one and struck out 12 to Trojans. and three walks while fanning five. inning and one in the seventh. is what it is.” in the air was going to be a Handschumacher also had tough play. He did that. He the lone Lutheran Westland got a lot of ground balls and hit off Quarles, a double Eric did his job.” down the right field line in The loss drops the Spartans bounce back; Charger homers pierce Rockets the second inning. Warriors to 2-1 overall. “He’s a good pitcher,” Wade “We need to keep grow Livonia Stevenson launched Beeca Zarras paced Stevenson RBI. junior, gave up all six runs on 10 hits said of the Clarenceville left ing,” Wade said. “It’s only our KLAA Central Division softball with a pair of hits and RBI. Hiser, the winning pitcher, went 2- and two walks. hander. “He’s only a junior third game. We’ve had some Winning pitcher Ellie Asher for-4 highlighted by a solo homer and Chelsea Williams, Mariah Barcus play Wednesday by splitting a two RBI. and Afton DeWyse each contributed and that’s not good — we’ll games rained out — field twinbill with host Northville. scattered seven hits, walked She went all five innings, allowing two hits in the loss for the Patriots. see him again. He pitched conditions and stuff like The Spartans dropped the one and struck out four in seven just two hits and a run. She struck out In Game Two, Gerou allowed just well. We couldn’t get the tim that. We just need to keep opener, 7-3, but bounced back to innings. five and did not allow a walk, four hits in the six-inning mercy. ing, but not to make excuses playing and get that experi beat the Mustangs in the night Losing pitcher Jackie Johnson Lexie Lester took the loss for John Franklin starter Nicole Williamson — he pitched well.” ence. We could be good. I cap, 4-2. gave up seven earned runs on 12 Glenn. went all six, allowing 10 runs (only Clarenceville’s timing at think we can compete with Stevenson stands 3-2 overall hits and one walk in six innings. Brandi Holbrook had both of the three earned) on eight hits and a the plate was also off against people in our league. We just and 1-1 in the Central heading She struck out six. Rockets’hits. walk. She struck out three. H andschumacher. have to come together and into the spring break, while In the second game, Zarras In the second game, Hiser hit The Patriots made a total of 13 “It was really our approach keep learning.” 2-run homers each in the third and Northville is 7-2 and 1-1. went 3-for-4 with a double, tri errors on the day. at the plate,” Miller said. “We fourth innings as Churchill rolled to NORTHVHJLE 9¾ JQHH GLENN 7-5: In “We had one bad inning ple and two RBI as the Spartans a another five-inning mercy rule vic a KLAA crossover Monday, host were getting pull happy, try- [email protected] [ (313) 222-6851 all day and it cost us the first prevailed. Molly Knoph also tory, 14-2. Westland John Glenn (2-2) dropped game,” said Stevenson coach added two hits, an RBI and stole Casey Bias also went 2-for-3 with a both ends of a double-header against Rob Witherspoon, whose team two bases. solo homer, while Missy Sidor added the Mustangs (6-1). squandered a 2-1 lead when Morgan Copperstone, a two hits. Top hitters for the Rockets, who Dayna Stevens tallied a pair of Sidor, who threw the final three lost Game One 9-7 included losing Northville tallied five runs in sophomore, was the winning second-half goals Thursday as the bottom of the fifth. “We pitcher. She allowed just four innings, combined with starter Abby pitcher Lexie Lester, three hits and SOCCER Livonia Stevenson (3-0-1,1-0-1) Jewell on a two-hitter. three RBI; Dani Saunders and Brandi FROM PAGE B1 made some mental mistakes hits, walked two and struck out tripped host South Lyon East (0-2, Nicole Quaine doubled twice for Holbrook, three hits apiece (with a and they capitalized on them. four in going the distance. 0-2) in a KLAA Central Division the Rockets. Dani Saunders also dou double each); Nicole Quaine, two scored on a penalty kick just “But I am very pleased with Asher gave up three earned match. bled and scored on a single by Kailey hits (including a double); and Taylor before the first half ended. The runs on nine hits "and a walk Kim Griffith’s goal in the 12th the way we bounced back for Vowles, who had two hits. Bonarek, two hits. second goal was scored by Keesa minute proved to be the game- the second game. Our hitting is while fanning five in six innings PLYMOUTH 6-10, FMXL11-0: Lester struck out three and walked Stamper off an assist from Alysia winner. It came on a shot from coming around, and defensively, of work. Sophomore pitcher Elaine Gerou one. Escobar on a beautiful string of the box off an assist by Carlin we will continue to improve CHURCHILL 14-14, JOHN 6LENN1-2: Natalie won both ends of a KLAA South Northville rolled in Game Two, 22- passes to start the second half. O’Malley. with the more innings we get Hiserbelted three homers Wednesday Division double-header Wednesday as 5, as Lester went all five innings in the Junior goalkeeper Nicole Rachel Debolski and Griffith as host Livonia Churchill (6-0,2-0) the Wildcats (2-1,2-0) downed host mercy-shortened affair. Johnson was busy for the Zebras, under our belts.” then assisted on the Stevens goals swept Westland John Glenn (2-4,0-2) Livonia Franklin (2-2,0-2). Saunders had four hits, including a making 10 saves. Kaitlyn Fenech went 4-for-4 in the 58th and 62nd minutes, in a KLAA South Division twinbillL Plymouth took the opener, 6-1, as fence-clearing homer and a double to “Most of Franklin’s shots were with a pair of doubles and three respectively. Churchill captured the opener in Gerou scattered eight hits, walked go along with four RBI. very well-placed balls,” Wayne RBI to pace Northville in the Goalkeeper Michelle Krawczyk a five-inning mercy, 14-1, as Nikki none and struck out 11. Kailey Vowles and Holbrook added coach Jeff Parrish said. and Caite Marchione combined to opener. Rachel Deacon also Salloum went 3-for-4, including a Losing pitcher Tiffany Lamble, a two hits apiece. STEVENSON 3, SOUTH LYON EAST 0: went 3-for-4 with an RBI. 2-run homer, to go along with three make five saves in the shutout. li 1 ¾ i m m m m 1 JC TD i IPTIOW 0 ! I I I! isl JH Do you know a child or teenager w ho goes BHB H above and beyond to m ake your com m unity, neighborhood, or family better? 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Observer & Eccentric | Sunday, April 17,2011 ( W L ) 1 3 online at hom etow nlife.com LOCAL SPORTS All-Observer gpnasts vaulted to top with supreme skills FIRST TEAM-DIVISION 1 Kristen McKelvey, Sr., 2010-11 ttl-OKEHEII Farmington United: McKelvey was fiiRLS GYHHA3T1ES TEAMS |§|r all-state in all four events and FIRST TEAM-SMS!!i1 isf the Division 1 all-around. She Kristen McKelvey, Sr., Farmington was fourth overall (37-525) after United Robyn Piwowar, Sr., Canton placing fourth on vault, fifth Kyoko Yamamoto, Sr., Farmington on bars, seventh on beam and United fourth on floor exercise. Alex Fideler, Soph,, Canton Kristen Robyn Piwowar Kyoko Alex Fideler Melissa Green Alyssa Bresso Ayana Lewis Amanda Lumley McKelvey was the regional Melissa Green, Fr., Canton Alyssa Bresso, Jr., Farmington United' McKelvey Canton Yamamoto Canton Canton Farmington Canton Farmington champion on vault and beam Farmington Farmington United United and the runner-up on floor. She FIRST TEAM-DiVMM 2 Ayana Lewis, Jr., Canton United United also was first on vault in the Amanda lumley, Jr., Farmington OAA championships and second United in the all-around. Stephanie Sanders, Sr., Farmington ‘fShe’s so tough mentally,” Harrison \ coach Jeff Dwyer said. “Her Erica Lucas, Fr.. Canton Alex Kitz, Jr., Livonia Blue scores helped carry the team all } - I Haley Olson, Jr., Livonia Blue ; season. When we needed a high Kali Pierce, Sr., Canton I ;B'■ score to compensate for a lower Meredith Jonik, Fr„ Farmington score, she got it. She saved us in United 4 * ^ a couple meets with her mental Nicole Jacobs, Jr., Salem i l l I s i l toughness and natural abilities. SECOND TEAM Stephanie Erica Lucas Alex Kit; Haley Olson Kali Pierce Meredith Jonik Nicole Jacobs John “She was in a zone the last Meghan Lark, Sr., Livonia Red Sanders Canton Livonia Blue Livonia Blue Canton Farmington Salem Cunningham two days at state. She had her Nicole Lasecki, Soph., Canton Reagan Engstrom, Jr., Plymouth Harrison United Canton coach highest vault score of the year. Adelaida Jepperson, Soph., Salem She had never thrown a pike Hanna Berlin, Sr., Farmington United the team and individual state true all-arounder, and we need bars every year. I am proud Those accomplishments fol Yuerchenko, and she did that Brooke Allgeyer, Fr., Salem meets. ed her to do that.” of her for all she has accom lowed a summer where she had both days.” Sara Bridges; Jr., Livonia Blue She earned all-state honors Stephanie Sanders, Sr., Harrison: plished. I cannot wait until next elbow surgery, returning “better Robyn Piwowar, Sr., Canton: Hayley Baker, Sr., Farmington United on bars with a ninth-place fin Sanders capped her career by season to see her grow even and stronger than ever,” Salem Piwowar, according to vet Brooke Granowicz, Sr., Canton ish, and she also competed on being all-state in the D2 all- more.” coach Dana Driscoll said. The eran Canton head coach John Morgan Soper, Fr., Salem beam. If she had been healthy, around, scoring 35.70 to take Haley Olson, Jr., Livonia Blue: junior also excelled at region COACH OF THE YEAR Bresso would have been a top-10 10th place. She was third on The junior garnered all-state als, where she finished first on Cunningham, “was one of John Cunningham, Canton our best gymnasts the day contender in every event and a vault (9.35) and sixth on beam honors after tying for fifth floor (35.7), third all-around, HOKORABU MEMTtOH fifth on vault (9-05), seventh on she walked into the gym” as a C anton: Marina Milad, Shelbey solid candidate for all-state in (9-125) to earn all-state honors place on vault (9.275). freshman. Roberts; Plymouth: Jane McCurry, the all-around. in those events, too. Olson earned the trip to bars (8.5) and eighth on beam Four splendid seasons later, Jessica Luibakka, Kennedi Lewis, “Her greatest feat was she Sanders is a regional cham Grand Rapids by finishing (9.475). . she leaves quite a legacy, Sarah Uhlian; Salem: Kristina Klusek; worked all-around for the first pion on bars and was second in third on vault (9.15) at the Jacobs also competed at the including what she did as a Farmington United: Marissa Lapinsky, time (in the state team meet),” the all-around (36.225). She also Canton regional. team states and helped the senior. Megan Campbell, Karen Johnson; Dwyer said. “She was in pain, qualified for state on floor and “Haley is a gymnast that Rocks to a lOth-place finish. Harrison: Julia Matherly, Elizabeth but she pushed it. She kept us in beam. stays under the umbrella,” Fierk COACH OF THE YEAR “When she walked out she James; Livonia glue: Andrea Irvine, had been our best gymnast for Cassie Morford, Allison White; Livonia the meet. “I was so happy for her,” said. “She has lots of talent, but John Cunningham, Canton: The (the last) two years, nobody Red: Maggie McGowan, Rose Prebola, “She went into Saturday Dwyer said. “She had a rough if you don’t push her, you would seasons keep getting better beat her,” he continued. “I think Shannon Diaz. pretty beat up. She had a meet at the regional last year. never know it. I cannot wait and better for Canton’s gym she had more focus than any watered-down beam routine, so She should have been at state, until next season to see her tal nastics program, and the 2010- body else in the gym, she devot she really didn’t have a chance so this was expected of her. She ents grow even more.” 11 season is one Cunningham ed herself to getting better.” state meet in all five events. of making all-state. But she did had the right attitude. You could Kali Pierce, Sr., Canton: The — who started with the team After winning the regional She earned all-state honors her typical routine on bars. I’m tell in her eyes she had been senior co-captain was all-state in 1979 — will always remem championship on beam, she in t wo of those — tying for glad she was able to walk away there —• not at the state level on floor exercise, with her 9-275 ber. ■ • captured all-state honors in third on beam (9.450) and from a tough season with a — but through enough tough mark tying for ninth place. There were a number of four of five events at the Dl tying for sixth on floor (9-400). medal.” meets that she could handle it. An Elite All-American, outstanding individuals on state meet. At regiorials, she took second FIRST TEAM-DIVISION 2 “She had to count a fall on Pierce also was a state qualifier the Chiefs, led by Piwowar. Piwowar placed sixth on place both on bars and beam. Ayana Lewis, Jr., Canton: bars, and she was still able to on beam. But as far as Cunningham was vault (9.300) and floor exercise “She has taken the fact she Lewis became Canton’s place in the all-around. That Cunningham lauded Pierce concerned, it was a total team (9.400), seventh in the all- was only third (at state meet fourth state champion during tells you how strong her other for how she worked hard and effort all year long. around (36.875) and ninth on on vault) as a challenge of how Cunningham’s long coaching events were.” rebounded after two injury- “This is probably the best beam (9.225). well she’s going to do next year,” career with her 9-450 score on Erica Lucas, Fr., Canton: The plagued seasons. She sustained year in terms of accomplish The tworyear captain and an Cunningham said. vault at the Division 2 state freshman made an immediate a serious knee injury as a soph ment that we’ve had, ad infini Elite All-American Gymnast, He duly noted that Fideler meet. impact on the Chiefs and on omore and then dislocated her tum,” Cunningham said. “Plus, Piwowar capped it all off by won division championships on “Ayana, I expected had an Cunningham. shoulder in 2009-10. truthfully, I felt that this was winning “Senior State Gymnast beam and floor. opportunity even last year to be “I just found that she was “She couldn’t do bars because the best team. of the Year” honors from “That’s a level of consistency state champion,” Cunningham our most dedicated gymnast,” of the shoulder and couldn’t do “How many times during the the Michigan High School where you take 10 different said. he said. “She works harder at, vault because of the shoulder,” year did I tell you it was a team Gymnastics Coaches and meets, toss out the best and The junior also was all-state longer at the different events, he said. “But she also medaled accomplishment? It truly was.' Judges Association. the worst and average it in the on bars and all-around with particularly vault. on floor and easily could have We had eight, nine, 10 girls Kyoko Yamamoto, Sr., Farmington middle,” the coach said. “She second-place* tallies of 9-5 and “She’s going to get noth medaled on beam in D2. who contributed almost every United: Yamamoto had com was better than anyone else in 37-275, respectively. ing but better next year on all “She’s one of our comeback time.” peted in Division 2 all season, our division.” “Those are tremen events.” gymnasts.” The list of team accomplish but she opted for a return to Dl Melissa Green, Fr., Canton: It dous accomplishments,” , Lucas was a medalist on vault Meredith Jonik, Fr., Farmington ments for this season indeed is at the state meet. She earned seems that there’s a revolving Cunningham added. at the conference meet (9-175) United: In her first year of high pretty long and impressive. all-state on bars (third) and just door of excellent gymnasts at Another one of the team’s and continued to improve dur school gymnastics, Jonik was a After falling short in several missed on floor (11th) and beam Canton. Elite All-Americans, Lewis ing the postseason. state qualifier in the all-around regular season invitationals, (13th). She is all-state in the all- Although standouts such as also twice tied the 21-year-old The Elite All-American took and is all-state on beam, taking Canton (5-1) shared the KLAA around, having finished 10th Piwowar are graduating, the school record on bars with a second at regionals and ulti 10th place. Kensington Division title with (36.275). - Chiefs have youngsters such as 9-55 score. mately won all-state honors for She was the regional run Livonia Blue and then captured yamamoto was third on beam Green and Erica Lucas to lead Amanda Lumley, Jr., Farmington her third-place finish on vault ner-up on beam, and she also the association championship. and bars at the regional and the next wave of success. United: Lumley claimed all-state (9.350) at the state meet. qualified on vault (eighth); she The team kept on rolling qualified for the all-around in As proof, Green earned honors in the D2 all-around, Alex Kitz, Jr., Livonia Blue: The just missed on bars (ninth) and from there, to win regionals for fifth place. She is the OAA D2 Dl all-state honors with her finishing fourth (36.50). She senior is a three-time state floor (11th). Jonik was sixth the second straight season and champion on beam and bars. mark of 9.150 on vault (tied was the state runner-up on floor qualifier who ended her career in the regional all-around at finish in the runner-up spot to “I look at the all-around as for eighth) and she was a state (9.575) and was seventh on bars; with a fifth-place finish on the 35.65, and she was seventh in Grand Ledge at the state meet. the true sign of a complete qualifier in all other events. she just missed no vault (11th). uneven bars (9-075) to earn all- the OAA. Meanwhile, because gymnast,” Dwyer said. “To do Green, an Elite All- Lumley won the regional state laurels. “She was the,surprise of the Cunningham conceded before that at state in Division 1, when American, also finished second championship in the all-around, Kitz placed 21st in the all- year, and I think you’re going to the season that Grand Ledge . she’s been out of club for three at the regionals on vault and as well as on floor; she was around at the state finals hear her name more and more,” would finish first anyway, he years, I think it surprised her all-around. second on bars. She is the OAA (34.65), which also included Dwyer said. “She’s a tough kid considered that “second place but, hopefully, makes her realize “And I always look at our champion on vault and floor, a 28th on vault and a 30th on and she started showing it was winning state meet.” how good a gymnast she is. region as perhaps, other and she tied for second in the floor. toward the end of the year. Cunningham noted that “She did her typical warmups than where Grand Ledge is, all-around with Yamamoto. At the regional, Kitz was run “Now that she has realized, the way the team improved (on bars) that made you wonder the best region in the state,” “Vault and floor have always ner-up in the all-around 35.725 ‘Hey, I can do what those other , throughout the season was the what was going to happen. The Cunningham said. “At Dl, sec been her best events,” Dwyer with third on vault (9.15), a gymnasts are doing,’ I can count one thing he was most proud running joke is, when she has ond all-around is a tremendous said. “She has really worked fifth on bars (8.65), seventh on on her next year. To be all-state ‘of. crummy warmups, she’s going accomplishment.” on her bars, and her beam has beam (8-725) and tied for sev in her freshman year is a great And 2011-12 could be yet to hit. That was true to the end.” She earned team awards for gotten better. Her best medal enth on floor (9.2). feat for Meredith.” another successful season for Alex Fideler, Soph., Canton: The top rookie and most-improved (at state) was the all-around, Alex Kitz is a talented gym Nicole Jacobs, Jr., Salem: For the Chiefs. sophomore was a state cham gymnast. because it shows what a com nast who will work on a skill , the third year in a row, Jacobs “The nucleus is there,” he pion as a rookie in 2009-10 on Alyssa Bresso, Jr., Farmington plete gymnast she is. until it is perfect. “Alex is a was a state qualifier. She did so said. “With a little bit of luck, balance beam, and followed up United: Bresso missed a large “Obviously, Mandy’s best great part of our team,” Livonia on vault, beam, uneven bars if some freshmen and maybe with a top-notch second season. part of the season with a severe event is floor; that’s where she Blue coach Lisa Fierk said. “She and all-around and earned all- some of my younger kids step it Fideler, an Elite All- ankle injury. Though still not . shines. She’s getting stronger in has made it to ‘states’ the pass state honors on floor exercise, up, we’re going to be a force to American, qualified for the Dl fully recovered, she competed in other events. She has become a three years and has placed on finishing 10th with a 9-250 tally. contend with.” BOYS 60LF CAPSUiE OUTLOOK BOYS GOLF R ESITS LIVONIA CHURCHILL Miller, Jacob Wirgau, Chris Grund. Omietanski's 2011 season outlook: "After a narrow district and conference). FARMINGTON INVITATIONAL Head coach: Paul Worley, seventh season. Leading returnees: Drake'Hermann, Sr. (team MVP); miss at qualifying for 'states' last year, the team is Notable losses to graduation: Gary Neill. BOYS GOLF TOURNEY RESULTS League affiliation: KLAA Kensington Conference Doug Nagy, Sr.; Jon Holmes, Sr.; Frank Wilson, Sr.; Brandon focused on achieving their goal of qualifying this year. Leading returnees: Zach Williamson, Jr.; Corey April 14 at Farmington Hills G.C. (South Division). Kozyn, Sr.; Pat Stephenson, Sr.; Brian Bekkula, Jr.; Colin Having three returning varsity players will help, but Robbins, Sr.; Jarret Williamson, Jr.; Austin St. Peter, Soph.; TEAM STANDINGS:!. Jackson Home course: Whispering Willows (Livonia). Chisholm, Jr.; Daniel Butler, Soph. our team lacks varsity experience for our fourth, fifth Shane Schooley, Sr.; Andy Thorner, Sr.; Dylan Dotter, Jr.; Lumen Christi, 313 strokes (won Last year's dual match record: 7-3. Promising newcomers: Greg Bo, Fr.; Stephen Barzcuk, and sixth spots. Practice and dedication will create the Christopher Schmidt, Jr.; Antonio Heberling, Soph. fifth-man tiebreaker); 2. Pinckney, Last year's finish: second Fr.; Alex Regish, Fr.; Adam Stadler, Soph. competitive edge for the players vying for those spots Promising newcomers: Mike Smith. Fr. 131; 3. Rochester, 318; 4. (tie) Livonia (KLAA South); fifth (Division 1 Catallo's 2011 season outlook: "The returning six each week and each one of the guys is capable." Kaminski's 2011 season outlook: "We had 24 quys Churchill and North Farmington, 320 district); eighth (conference and seniors have worked hard on their individual games and WESTLAND JOHN GLENN go out for the team. I actually had to make cuts, which each; 6. Novi, 322; 7. Dearborn, 328; Division 1 re|ionai) plan on being top contenders in every conference match Head coach: Steve Pilon, seventh season. was unfortunate. We kept three freshman, Wehave 8. Trenton, 332; 9. Swartz Creek, 333; Notable losses to graduation: this season. The'six seniors have been together since League affiliation: KLAA Kensington Conference good senior leadership with Robbins and Schooley. The 10. Troy Athens, 337; 11. Bloomfield Adam Yarber. they first made the team in spring of 2008. They want to (South Division). Williamsons are solid, very consistent, i think our varsity Hills Andover, 338; 12. South Lyon, Leading returnees: Ben be able to win their division and place better than last Home course: Fellows Creek (Canton). is solid. Our top five can shoot in the low 40s consistently. 341; 13. Auburn Hills Avondale, 342; 14, Proben, Jr. (second-team All-Area); year with regards to conference and district titles. Hard Last year's dual match record: 3-9. Austin St. Peter is the best young player we have. This Beverly Hills-Detroit Country Day, 343; Chris Theile, Sr.; Ryan Carpenter, work is absolutely necessary and spending more time on Last year’s finish: fifth (KLAA South); 10th (Division 1 is my first year of coaching golf and I'm learning. We're 15. Farmington, 352; 16. Birmingham Sr.; Evan Fargo, Sr.; Eric Hill, Jr.; individual weaknesses so they can be more consistent. district); 12th (conference); not going shake the world up, but we'll be competitive. Seaholm, 359:17. Farmington Hills Nick Proben, Jr.; Andrew loanou, The up-and-coming freshman are going to be great Notable losses to graduation: Kyle Hamlin. We'll have fun, we'll stay loose, they're good students and Harrison, 360; 18. South Lyon East, 363; V Leading returnees: Josh DuPrie, Sr.; Conner Monroe, they’re a good bunch of guys. We're looking forward to it." 19. Walled Lake Central, 364; 20. West Jr.; Cory Dare, Jr.; Dominic DiLisi, J l players and have a lot of potential.” Jr.; Alex Estes, Jr.; Nick Kurczynski, LIVONIA STEVENSON Sr.; Mitch Dean, Jr.; Tim Moran, Jr.; Austin Valentine, Jr. HURON VALLEY LUTHERAN Bloomfield, 377; 21. Sterling Heights Jr.; Brian Sexton, Soph.; Doug Ben Proben Head coach: Jim Omietanski, fourth season. Promising newcomers: Nick Doupe', Fr.; Herbie Taylor, Head coach: Larry Thompson, third season. Stevenson and Berkley, 385 each; 23. Simpson, Soph. Churchill League affiliation: KLAA Kensington Conference Soph. League affiliation: Michigan Independent Athletic Rochester Hills Lutheran Northwest, Promising newcomers: Kevin (Central Division). Pilon's 2011 season outlook: "The main goal of the Conference. 389; 24. Royal Oak, 397. Louwers, Jr.; Zach Colosimo, Soph. Home course: Fox Creek (Livonia). John Glenn Rockets is to improve as a team. This includes Home course: Idyl Wyld (Livonia). Individual co-medalists: Max Worley's 2011 season outlook: “With the core of the Last year's dual match record: 5-5. team scores at tournaments and our wins and loses for Last year's dual match record: 6-8. Kollin (North Farmington) and Tommy 2010 team returning this year, it should be an exciting and Last year's finish: third (KLAA Central and Division 1 the upcoming season. If the guys focus on helping the Last year's finish: eighth (MIAC); 10th (Division 4 Conway (Lumen Christi), 73 each. competitive season. Even with less than desirable weather district); fourth (conference and Division 1 regional). team then individual achievements will come along with regional). Churchill scorers: 7. (tie) Ben conditions so far practice scores have been encouraging, Titles won last year; Livonia Public School the team accomplishments. Having veteran players like, Notable losses to graduation: Jake Thompson, Matt Proben, 77; Andrew loanou, 80; Nick so I am looking for good things from the squad this champions. Josh DuPrie and Conner Monroe helping the younger Kemppainen, Brandon Hanley. Proben, 81; Cory Dare, 82; Chris Theile, season. I can see many different line ups playing with the Notable losses to graduation: Drew Mossoian (first- golfers get used to the pressures of high school golf is Leading returnees: Chase Beerbower, Soph.; Alex 89. depth of this years team. Should be a fun filled season." team All-Area); Christian Debay (second-team All-Area); a huge benefit for the Rockets golf team. All of the John Thompson, Soph.; Nate Kemppainen, Jr. DUAL MATCH RESULTS LIVONIA FRANKLIN Tom Cuilum, Phil Desantis and Adam Laporte. Glenn golfers are enjoying playing at Fellows Creek Golf Promising newcomers: Jacob Miller, Soph. HURON VALLEY LUTHERAN 206 Head coach: Geralyn Catallo, first season. Leading returnees: Adam Giordano, Sr; Dante Course. If you love golf come on out and watch a high Thompson's 2011 season outlook: ”We have six on MACOMB CHRISTIAN (no team • League affiliation: KLAA Kensington Conference Cicchelli, Sr. (state qualifier); Nick Collins, Sr.; Nick Barr, school golf match." the team right. We don’t have a lot of depth. Our goal is ■ score) (South Division). Jr.; Tyler Jarosz, Sr.; Cooper Christie, Sr.; Nick Marsh, Jr.; WAYNE MEMORIAL to win five or six dual matches. We're 1-1 right now. Our April 14 at Maple Lane G.C. Home course: Idyl Wyld (Livonia). Marco Yaquinto, Jr.; Cam Tetrault, Jr.; Ryan Zahn, Jr.; Head coach: Dan Kaminski, first season. conference is one of the best in the state. (Ann Arbor) Huron Valley scorers: Chase Last year's dual match record: 4-6. Ryan Linn, Jr.; Conner Humitz, Soph.; Austin Harris, Soph.; League affiliation: KLAA Kensington Conference Greenhills and (Auburn Hills) Oakland Christian are always Beerbower, 46; Jacob Miller, 48. Last year's finish: fourth (KLAA South); seventh Danny Vayis, Soph. (South Division). a force in the state. Beerbower and Thompson are our top Huron Valley's dual match: 1-1 (Division 1 district); 10th (conference). Promising newcomers: Michael Knott, Sr.; Nick Massa, Home course: Gateway (Romulus). golfers, but all four shoot about the same. Overall this will overall, 1-1 Michigan Independent Notable losses to graduation: Jimmy Johnson, Tyler Sr; Michael Blaesser, Soph; Sebastian lavasile, Soph.; Eric Last year's dual match record: 0-10. be a good learning year. We're a young team, but we'll be Athletic Conference. Attard, Fr.; Eric Marsh, Fr. Last year's finish: sixth (KLAA South); 12th (Division 1 pretty good in the next couple of years." 14 (W L) Observer & Eccentric [ Sunday, April IT, 2011 LOCAL SPORTS online at hom etow nIife.com outs and did not allow a hit. BASEBALL PLYMOUTH 4*9, FRANKLIN 3-& Ben Wohl collected six Trojans secure 1st win; Ladywood clips 2 foes FROM PAGE B1 hits on the day as the Wildcats (5-0,3-0) swept a KLAA South Division twinbill Wednesday at Livonia assist on the second. with the game-winner for the Blazers, Sophomore Ashley Murphy Franklin (7-3,1-2). Lamphere’s Taylor Kelly scored on a who outshot Notre Dame Prep, 17-12. - toAlexTsakos. Wohl went 3-for-4 with an RBI as Plymouth cap pumped in a pair of first-half penalty kick in the final minute to spoil Ladywood goalkeeper Maddie Reed Glenn starter Colton Lipinski took the loss. tured the opener, 4 -3 . unassisted goals Friday to give Maddie Reed’s shutout bid. made three saves, while Alexandra In Game Two, winning pitcher Rob Harrison Michels, who worked the first five Livonia Clarenceville a 2-1 girls “To limit a good Lamphere offense Amoldy had five for the Fighting Irish. Matigian helped his own cause going 3-for-4 innings, was the winning pitcher. Austin Ebeling soccer victory over host Lutheran to only four shots is a testament to our “That’s a big conference win for us with two RBI and two runs scored in a six- went the final 1.1 innings to earn the save. High Westland. entire team’s against a good team,” Ladywood coach Ken Shingledecker said. “They were. inning, 10-run mercy. The Wildcats also got a sterling defensive play The Trojans, who improved to GIRLS SOCCER dangerous in their attack, but I thought Matigian went all six, fanning three and in the bottom of the sixth from center fielder Mike 1-3 overall, also gave rookie coach Ladywood Nadratowski to keep that Patriots at bay. coach Ken our backline did a nice job after the early walking one while allowingjust five hits. Amanda Moody her first victory. Shingledecker said.11 am proud of the goal. Maddie (Reed) was really good in Tsakos also walked three times and scored Three Franklin pitchers combined to give up 10 Moody also singled out the walks with starter Joel Trudell, who pitched the first effort we received from everyone con goal again today.” twice. 3.1 innings, suffering the loss. sterling play of junior center-mid- sidering we played in a tough game the THURSTON 5, CLARENCEVILLE 0: The first The Rockets fall to 0-5 overall and 0-3 in The Patriots had three hits and left eight runners fielder Sadie Zachos. night before. We are excited about where name Alyssa proved to be double trouble the KLAA South. stranded. The Warriors (2-2-1) scored we are at heading into spring break next Wednesday as Alyssa Alessandrini and STEVENSON 3-8, NORTHVILLE K : Evan Piechota pitched In the nightcap, Wohl went 3-for-4 and scored a their lone goal with only four min week.” Alyssa Kunkle each scored a pair of goals seven strong innings Wednesday to spark state- pair of runs in a 9-6 Plymouth win. Phil Emminger utes left when Krista Kasprowicz LADYWOOD I NOTRE DAME PREP 1: Emily to lead Redford Thurston (3-1-1) past vis ranked Livonia Stevenson (7-2,3-0) to a KLAA added two hits, including a 2-run single in the first spoiled Clarenceville keeper Huddleston’s goal in the 76th minute iting Livonia Clarenceville (0 -3 ). Central Division triumph over the host Mustangs (1- inning. Rachel Kirschweng’s shutout bid. proved to be the difference Thursday Krystle Rehn also scored for the victo as host Livonia Ladywood (6-1-1,2-1-1) rious Eagles. 5,1-2) in the first game of a scheduled double-header. The game was called after six innings because of LADYWOOD 2, LAMPHERE 1: Kelly Capoccia Meanwhile, the second game was suspended by darkness with Plymouth starter Justin Thompson, scored in the 33rd and 44th minutes squeezed past Pontiac Notre Dame Prep Brianna Tuuri-Cesarz and Rachel (6-2,3-2) in a Catholic League match. darkness with the two teams tied 6-6 after seven who went five, earning the victory. to boost Livonia Ladywood (7-1-1) to a Kirsehweng shared to goalkeeping duties innings; Stevenson completed the sweep Thursday Losing pitcher Brent Marzion went all six, allow non-league victory over Madison Heights Taylor Timko’s goal in the opening for the Trojans, who trailed 2-0 at half- minute gave the Fighting Irish a 1-0 lead, with two runs in the top of the eighth for an 8-6 win. ing nine runs on six hits and six walks. Franklin Lamphere (3-2) in a match played Friday time. Piechota gave up one run on four hits and two made three errors. night at Ultimate Soccer Arenas in but Ladywood’s Domenique Sarnecky First-year Clarenceville coach walks while fanning seven to earn the victory in the Trudell had two hits and Tyler Dewhirst added an Pontiac. answered five minutes later off an assist Amanda Moody singled out the play of from Paige Brennan. senior defender Mary Zhen and sopho opener. RBI for the Patriots. Domenique Sarnecky assisted on the Losing pitcher Jeff Gertley gave up three runs on CANTON H I, WAYNE 1: On Wednesday, the host first goal, while Liz Danger added an Kelly Capoccia then set up Huddleston more forward Ashley Murphy. five hits and three walks in six innings. Bobby Sable Chiefs (7-0,3-0) stayed unbeaten by sweeping a pair finished up in the seventh. of KLAA South Division games at Wayne Memorial Tyler Lynch doubled twice and scored two runs, (2-4,0-3). while Josh DeYonker went 2-for-3 with an RBI, for Canton collected 13 hits in the opener with the victorious Spartans. Bemabe Salinas, Chris Perkovich and Garrett GIRLS TENNIS RESULTS Piechota also knocked in a run, while Gertley had Bryden each getting three. LIVONIA CHURCHILL 8 KLAA South Division; Wayne, 0-4 overall, 0-4 KLAA PLYMOUTH 5 two hits for Northville. Perkovich knocked in two runs, while Bryden UVONIA FRANKLIN 1 South, UVONIA CHURCHILL 4 In the nightcap, Chris McDonald pitched 2.2 doubled twice. April 14 at Franklin NOVI 8 * April 12 at Churchill innings of scoreless relief and Jake Semak came Winning pitcher Ryan Bazner went the first 5.1 No. 1 singles: Angelica Woods (LF) defeated Paige UVONIA STEVENSON 1 No. 1 singles: Lindsay Stemberger (P) defeated Fallu, 6-0,6-2; No. 2: Carolyn McCullen (LF) def. Nicole April 14 at Novi Paige Fallu, 6-1,6-4; No. 2: Nicole Kruse (LC) def. Sarah on for the save by retiring the side in order for the innings, allowingjust two hits, fife struck out 10 and Kruse, 6-1,6-3; NO. 3: Ani Cooper (LC) def. Jenny No. 1 singles: Abby Wang (N) defeated Aimee Mitchell, 6-1,6-0; No. 3: Ani Cooper (LC) def. Kirtfti Spartans. didn’t allow a walk. "dor, 6-0,6-0; No. 4: Mara Karageozian (LC) def. Moccia, 6-0,6-0; No. 2: Laura Gumpper (LS) def. Duraiswamy, 6-0,6-1; No. 4: Mara Karagozian (LC) def. Piechota went 2-for-2 with two walks, an RBI and Wayne starter pitcher Shane Wilson suffered the Ilie Mays, 6-2,6-2. Ashley Aljadah, 6-3,6-0; No. 3: Rebecca Chen (N) def. Miranda Cemy, 6-1,6-1. three stolen bases. No. 1 doubles: Quincy Banini-Rylie Fallu (LC) def. ' Melissa Martinez, 6-2,6-2; No. 4: Asawari Kanitkar (N) No. 1 doubles: Quincy Banini-Rylie Fallu (LC) def. loss, but batted 2-for-3 with a solo homer. Sarah Noffze-Jackie Horsell, 6-0,6-0; No. 2: Jayde def. Kathryn Malkowski, 6-4,6-3. Britta Swanson:Kayla Griffey, 6-1,6-2; No. 2: Brittany Other Spartans offensive leaders included Lynch In the nightcap, Perkovich went 3-for-3 with four Schulz-Kristi Fata (LC) def, Kelsey Sitarski-Bria Tiller, No 1 doubles: Meggie Riegel-Jenny Snyder (N) Rose-iulia Fratila (P) def. Kristi Fata-Jayde Schulz, 6-3, (2-for-4), Troy Bodtke (2-for-3), J. J. Pettersson (three RBI and Braden Price went 3-for-3 with a walk, RBI 6-2,6-1; No. 3: Pankti Thaker-Rujuta Patil (LC) def. def. Taylor Tinham-Maiko Ruetimann, 6-0,6-1; No. 2: 7-5; No. 3: Mariah Tesarz-Andrea Haidar (P) def. Maria RBI), Mike Vomastek (RBI) and Brandon Hayes and four runs in a 11-1 Canton win. Jamie Buchanczenko-Kayla Buchanczenko, 6-3,7-6 Emily Kvsideris-Ori Nagasaka (N) def, Kelsey'Futrell- Paul-Becky Snyder, 6-1,6-4; No. 4: Erin MacKenzie- (RBI). (7-4); No. 4: Becky Snyder-Sneha Patil (LC) def. Renee Lauren Arsenault, 6-2,6-2; No. 3: Caitlin O’Brien-Emily Marlowe Susselman (P) def. Pankti Thaker-Rujuta Patil, Vaughn Birchler was the winning pitcher as he Kozakowsk-Nicole Jarecki, 6-0,6-3; No. 5: Allison Sheeran (N) def. Laura Shureb-Melina Canzano, 6-3, ' 6-1,4-6,6-2; No. 5: Molly Hudgins-Laura Schmid (P) Troy Siominski went 2-for-3 with two RBI for the limited the Zebras to two hits and a walk in three Under-Claire Rose (LC) def. Laura Corp-Zoe Riopelle, 6-1; No. 4: Meng Meng Jie-Amy Zhou (N) def. Jenny def. ASson Linder-Claire Rose, 6-2,6-2. Mustangs, while Billy Mitchell also added two hits innings. 6-4,6-4. Cami-Caroline Hay, 6-3,6-0; No. 5: Angela Huang-Alice Dual match records: Plymouth, 3-1 overall, 3-1 and an RBI. Tyler McCurry suffered the loss for Wayne. Dual match records: Churchill, 4-1 overall, 3-1 Jiang (N) def. Shelby Seay-Caitlyn Doty, 7-6,6-1. KLAA South Division; Churchill, 2-1 overall, 2-1 KLAA JOHN GLENN 15-14, WILLOW RUN 0-1: In a pair of three- KLAA South Division; Franklin, 1-3 overall, 1-3 KLAA Dual match records: Novi, 2-0 overall; 2-0 KLAA South. HARPER WOODS 15, CLARENCEVILLE 7: Jerome Jackson South. Central Division; Stevenson, 2-4 overall, 1-2 KLAA LIVONIA STEVENSON 8 inning mercy-shortened games Friday, host doubled twice and knocked in three runs Wednesday WESTLAND JOHN GLENN 6 Central. SOUTH LYON EAST1 Westland John Glenn (2-5) grounded the Flyers to as the Pioneers handed host Livonia Clarenceville (4- WAYNE MEMORIAL 3 UVONIA CHURCHILL 8 April 12 at Stevenson pick up its first two wins of the season. 1) its first setback of the season. FARMINGTON HILLS HARRISON 1 »: Aimee No. Is April 13 at Churchill Glenn won opener, 15-0 as Brandon Caudill went Tyler Kain added a double and three RBI for the Yacks, 6-1,( No. 1 singles: Carmen Gaddis (FHH) defeated 3-for-3 with five RBI. Harper Woods, which put the game out of reach with Megan McGregor, 6-1,5-6,6-1; No. 3: Stephanie Tomlin Paige Fallu, 6-1,6-0; No. 2; Nicole Kruse (LC) def. 6-0,6-0; No. 4: Katie St. Germaine (SLE) def. Christine Shane Anderson added two hits and two RBI, six runs in the sixth inning. (WM) def. Sara Aulidge, 7-5,7-6 (7-5); No. 4: Melinda Christine Mathis, 6-0,6-0; No. 3: Ani Cooper (LC) def. Appiceili, 7-6, while Caleb Clenney chipped in with an RBI and Powers (WM) def. Khadyah McCloud, 6-3,6-3. Shannon Carter, 6-1,6-0; No. 4: Mara Karagozian (LC) No. 1 doubles: 1. Lexie Ranski-Kathryn Malkowski Clarenceville made four errors and three pitchers No. 1 doubles: Shannon McFadden-Desiree def. Mallory Peters, 6-3,6-4. (LS) def. Colleen Ferda-Sam Raney, 6-2,7-6; No. 2: scored three runs. combined for 16 walks. Clenney (WJG) def. Destiny Bullock-Lil Reid, 6-1,6-1; No. I doubles: Quincy Banini-Rylie Fallu (LC) def. Taylor Tinhan-Maiko Ruetimann (IS) def. Rose Mary Winning pitcher Rob Schurig did not allow a hit, , Donovan Rapley-Cain was the winning pitcher, No. 2: Rachael Alholinna-Montana Graszak (WJG) Lydia Miller-Kenzie Franke, 6-2,6-2; No. 2: Jayde Hurilla-Erin Blackiedge, 6-0,6-0; No. 3: Kelsey Futrell- walked one and struck out eight in three innings. while Clarenceville starter Damien Sanchez took the def. Cailee Parendo-Michelle Hunt, 2-6,6-3,6-2; No. Schulz-Kristi Fata (LC) def. Devon Henderson-Jordan Lauren Arsenault (LS) def. Nicole Cline-Leah Nonins, Glenn won the nightcap, 15-1, as Jake DeMoss and 3: Shaina Jones-Natasha Hawkins (WJG) def. Sarah Franke, 7-5,1-6,7-5; No. 3: Maria Paul-Becky Snyder 6-4,6-3; No. 4: Laura Shureb-Melina Canzano (LS) def. loss. Marshall-Theresa Thill, 6-1,6-3; No. 4: Eunice Onadia- (LC) def. Clara Benson-Devon Franke, 6-2,6-0; No. 4: Kiley Rakowski-Shelby Threat, 6-1,6-3; No. 5: Janny Clenney each went 2-for-3 with two RBI. DeMoss Ben Gehan had a pair of doubles and three RBI Alyssa Napier (WJG) def. Ashley Christensen-Taylor Rujuta Patil-Pankti Thaker (LC) def. Ashley Jackson- Cami-Caroline Hay (LS) def. Abbie Fielding-tisa Smith, had an RBI triple and scored three runs, while Tyler in thp loss. Damien Quarles added a hit and three Colman, 1-6,6-3,7-6 (7-5); No. 5: Juanita Varmath- Erin Lyons, 6-3,6-0; No. 5: Allison Linder-Claire Rose 6 6-0,6-2.-0,6-2, Hubbard also knocked in two. stolen bases. Kayla Newston (WJG) won by default (LC) def. Jamie Denenburg-Anisha Kumar, 6-0,6-1. Dual match records: Stevenson, 2-3 overall, 1-1 Jesse Reid and Schurig combined for seven strike Dual match records: John Glenn, 4-3 overall, 1-3 Churchill’s dual match record: 3-t overall. 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The clue-solving road game, culminating with din ner at a local restaurant, Plymouth Newcomers Club members Pete and Eileen Ganster (left) and Stan and Carolyn Gage wear hippie costumes takes on a 1980s theme for the 2010 rally. Dubbed the "Purple Haze" team, they won first place in the road game last year. Saturday, May 14. Dressing Reactions range from surprise to perplexed at the starting line during in 80s attire is Optional for Plymouth Newcomers Club's annual road rally last year. Early bird Eileen Ganster’s advice to coordinating the rally rather offers smaller groups that participants, although rally registration ends April 25 for this year's rally on Saturday, May 14. first-time rally players is “not than participating as players. appeal to various interests. clues will draw from the era’s to stress out.” Last year they also planned There’s a dog-sitting co-op, a popular culture. ‘Recessionistas’ who carried help solve puzzles and brain- “It takes away from the fun,” parties for the club, which career network, dinner club, Some players will pick Walmart bags and ‘Bunco teasers. she said. “There definitely has approximately 80 fami bunco nights, men’s poker, a name for their team and Babies’ with fluffy dice in “It’s a fun night to have have been some hard clues but lies. euchre players, sports teams dress accordingly — like last their cars,” Fletcher said, with friends where you get they aren’t impossible.” and more. year’s first place winner, recalling some of the cos to play games,” Fletcher Unusual rally stops have JOINING THE CLUB Fees this year were $25- “Purple Haze,” a foursome tumed teams. “You can have said. “I like the whole idea. included a supermarket, Heiner grew up in $30 depending on when outfitted in tie dye T-shirts a lot of fun with this.” It’s not meant to be very where players assembled , Plymouth, moved away, and they were paid. Most and head bands. Others pre Teams earn extra points for hard although you will have items that pointed to the then moved back to the area, Plymouth Newcomers & fer regular street clothing wearing costumes and deco to find things and travel to next clue, and a studio where settling into Salem Township Neighbors'activities run from and a few will decorate their rating their cars. Winners places and do various activi the teams were required to with her family. September-May. cars. collect the most points and ties. The point is to have dance. “Everyone else was gone Road rally fees are $25 for “It’s a fun thing. You don’t arrive at the finish line ahead fun.” “We’ve gone to Skatin when I came back. I felt non-members. Members pay have to live in Plymouth and of others by correctly figur Station (in Canton), differ isolated,” Heiner said. $20 and earn 10 bonus points you don’t even have to be ing the clues that lead them ACE PLAYERS ent bars and restaurants, “Newcomers was a great way for registration postmarked new,” said Jodi Heiner, who from destination to destina Pete and Eileen Ganster a lot of parks where we did to meet people.” on or before April 25 and is co-chairing the event with tion during the game. Players of Plymouth and Stan and silly things and a cemetery,” In addition to organizing $22 afterward. All entry fees Stephanie Fletcher. Heiner, who are stumped by clues Carolyn Gage of Plymouth Ganster said. events like the road rally, include dinner. Registration Fletcher and their husbands, can phone for help, but lose Township have planned the Her team will dress in parties for both adults and must be received by May 2. team Black-eyed Peas, won points in the process. Every rally twice, played in it five costume for the event next children, and an annual For more information e-mail second place last year. team keeps a map, telephone times and won first place last month. Heiner and Fletcher family picnic, Plymouth Fletcher at roadrally@plym- “We have had the book and almanac at hand to year. will too, although they’ll be Newcomers & Neighbors outhnewcomers.com r > ' '•■imrpunitvsii'f -M 8a » Spend Easter this year at the Holiday Inn hotel in Livonia. 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Jewish faith, those in Youngsters learn about Passover at a 2 eggs Reduce liquid to half way up interfaith families and children's seder at Bet Chaverim in Canton. 1 cup vegetable oil side of pot. even those of different Congregation members and guests from the 1 c,up white sugar In another pot, melt butter faiths to get acquainted community will participate in a family seder and then mix in flour. Cook 1 with the small, friendly on Tuesday, April 19. That's Rabbi Peter Gluck tk cups matzo meal minute. congregation. standing at left. \ cup potato starch Add to carrot mixture and “It’s a little fam 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon cook 5 minutes longer until all ily and in a family every Hanford Clubhouse, 48500 8 large apples - peeled, cored, mixture is coated. one is supportive,” Honess Hanford, Canton. RSVP sliced Serve now, or turn into a shallow casserole and put described the Canton syna to betchaverim@yahoo. \ cup brown sugar gogue. “We’re very accepting. com. 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Any I wouldn’t trust in a rebuilt board Pieces are available through April at the cated to get their children the best care avail new. Parts avail suggestions? Whirlpool basically because they wii replace the organization’s Web site, www.celebrities- able. We are fortunate to have the many fine ability should told me Fm out of luck So, it looks diode or resistor that is evidently againstautism.org or at one of its partners, treatment centers right here in Michigan.” not be problem like my only choice is to replace the burnt up, but all the rest of the including Women’s Lifestyle Magazine, Magic McFarland has personally been in the fight on major home ovens. Any suggestions on what I components are used. Hopefully 105.1, the Detroit Red Wings, and LaVida against autism. Her youngest son, Callahan, appliances but should buy? Fm thinking it won’t someone reading this column will Massage. Val McFarland, a Livonia native was diagnosed with autism age 2. After five it is. There is no be a Whirlpool! disagree with me and call me with and founder of Celebrities Against Autism years of intensive treatment, he remains law that makes “Fm also having issues with the a way out for you. Let’s hold off a said pieces are in 132 Kroger stores and 67 autistic but can enjoy family activities, such the manufactur Whirlpool washing machine I bit on spending another $3,000. Great Clips salons as well as many other local as ice skating, jet skiing and bowling. Appliance ers responsible bought last year. Ihad it serviced With al the power interruptions restaurants such as Steve’s Family Dining in She founded Celebrities Against Autism Doctor for providing three times before the warranty lately a whole hose surge protec Livonia. with the mission to raise awareness and parts for any ran out in January and Whirlpool tor may be needed in your home. Individuals also can help by volunteering, acceptance of individuals with autism. The Joe Gagnon period of time. won’t honor that, saying the war There is no doubt that electronics sponsoring a fundraiser, organizing a casual group also helps families with funds and ther Ifthepartisnot ranty has expired and Fm out of are adversely affected by power day for cash in offices, providing auction apy. McFarland hopes to create the World’s accessible to the luck on that also. Help!” spikes that may occur when power items and donating to help Michigan families. Largest Autism Awareness Puzzle. The com repair industry, you are not going Dale sent me a follow-up e-mail is restored by your utility. If I live One in 91 children is affected by the neuro pleted puzzle will consist of 1.75 million piec to get the product repaired. You a few days later: “There is a com long enough 111 be hearing from logical disorder. With relatively no insurance es representing the 1.75 million individuals in are going shopping again and it’s pany in Texas that will “fix” the folks who programmed their stove coverage for the early intensive therapy the the U.S. with autism. The completed puzzle as if the plan was designed that part — “motherboard” electronics to cook dinner while they were ehildrei) require, the families are often left to will qualify for the Guinness Book ofWorld way. of my oven. I send the part in and driving home from work only to cover most of the expenses, which can total Records to raise awareness and $1.75 million Dale write: “My Whirlpool for $12939 phis $11-99 for ship come home and find the house $50,000 per year. Celebrities Against Autism for support to Michigan families. double oven went out on Friday , ping, they fix it and send it back. burned down. Stay tuned. raises funds to provide assistance to them For more information, visit www.eelebri- (dinner guests Saturday). The Do you know about this and if so, through the Family Grant Program. tiesagainstautism.org or call (248) 515-7423. display board (dock, temp, all what do you think of my doing Joe Gagnon can be heard at 8 am, electronics) wasn’t working. A it? My Whirlpool double built-in Saturdays on WAAM1600. You can e-mail Whirlpool-authorized repair com ovens cost me $3,000 seven years your problems and questions on appli pany came out Saturday morning ago.” ances to [email protected]. Rev up your bike wardrobe at show f m M ' Kick off the motorcycle rid because of a strong personal Southeast Michigan sells C#vo/rvX£uk ing season by checking out the tie. Apparel manager, Audrey bikes as well as helmets TNg nm fashions at BMW Motorcycles Wicke-Jackson, had a brother and clothing. New spring tom Mm .the ifcssigfs?d to fit Southeast Michigan’s fashion who suffered from cerebral fashions include the REV’IT ■yw £!*<:,**?• .sterns Mm i'mte fevs.;H^r iifc 18 a jiHinossy. 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HVA CULINARY SCHOOL" ...t. SolarCunents O H HOUR B8 (*)(F W G c) (BW -R eLC P) ObserverS Eccentric [ Sunday. April 17,2011 online at hom etow nlife.com jj'Di/Y imsjs m c x i m Lola Park Ev. L utheran C hurch at Rosedale Gardens j I v^r.^etlicai Lutheran Church Maundy Thursday- 14750 Kinloch • Redford, MI 48239 PALM SUNDAY - Sunday, April 17 i ta -.. April 21-7:30 pm 9:00 a.m. Friends in Faith Service with Praise Team ■ ■ % Good Friday-April 22 ■ (313) 5S2-8655 10:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service with / 1 1230-2:00 pm - Comas ^ you can, go ss you must Chancel Choir performing 3 Tf 7:30 pm -Tenebrae Rev. Gregory Gibbons, Pastor Cantata with Orchestra 1 (jr Service of Darkness 3 EASTER VIGIL - Maundy Thursday Worship 7:00 p.m. MAUNDY THURSDAY - Thursday, April 21 a , April 23 - Saturday Good Friday Worship 1:00 & 7:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Sacrament of the Last Supper - 1 7:30 pm -Service of Light Fellowship Hall 1 EASTER SUNDAY Free Easter Breakfast 8:00 a.m. Nursery Care Available H April 24th-8& 10am B Brunch at 9 am Easter Festival Service 9:30 a.m. GOOD FRIDAY - Friday, April 22 » Nursery amitabk RCA http.'/Zhnlvnrnxxlivnnm .on> Radio Broadcast on WLQV1500 AM at 10:30 a.m. 7:30 p.m. Service of Shadows (Tenebrae)- i0<»>0 i» \tili‘ Ktl. i i\ (inij Chapel fl Mi!c West of Middlcbftlj Free DVD for all - “The Road to Emmaus" Nursery Care Available m g ’: EASTER SUNDAY - Sunday, April 24 9:00 a.m. Friends in Faith Service with Praise Team 4 4? 10:30 a.m. Traditional Worship Service with Chancel Choir performing Handel’s GOOD FRIDAY “The Hallelujah Chorus” Farmington First United Methodist Church 1 1 ,, / ovi is'..-. :.\i li’M.Oi---.\.\ i h i . / I i i ! /-:1: --cr ia 33112 Grand River (East of Farmington Rd.) 248-474-6573 n. •w ' : i r \ ii.v . i ’’i ■ (i. f: > ■:!■ ■ Ptosedale Gardens www.FarminatonFUMC.ora i. * m * *jr‘T 9 ' > H tsstortt ^M ariners’ Cfstirrfj Since 1842 • Traditional Anglican Worship A House of Prayer for ail People Holy Week and Easter Pay Maundy Thursday, April 21 ~ 12:10 p.m. Hie Holy Communion in commemoration of the first Lord’s Supper. Good Friday, April 22 ~ 12:00 Noon - 3:00 p.m Psalms, The Stations of the Cross, and the Good Friday Liturgy, with choral music throughout the Three Hours. Risen Christ Lutheran TIMOTHY Enter when you can; leave when you must David W. Martin, Pastor theEasti. L U T H E R A N Easter Day, Aprii 24 46250 Ann Arbor Road • Plymouth JWrMfL - 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.-The Easter Liturgy (1 Mile West of SheMoa) CHURCH- Festival Choral Communion at both services. Kirk of Our Savior 734.453.5252 Regular Services of Holy Communion 8820 Wayne Rd. • Livonia Sunday at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Maundv Thursday. April 21 EASTER WORSHIP Thursdays at 12:10 p.m Meal at 6:00; Service at 7:00 8:15 & 10:45 am 734-427-2290 170 E. Jefferson Avenue Easter Vigil. Saturday. April 23 EASTER Breakfast loin us for On Hart Plaza • Free Secured Parking in 8:25 p.m. 9:15 to 10:30 am E as te r W e e k W o rsh ip Ford Auditorium Underground Garage $6 Adult 12 & Older with entrance in the median strip Easter Morning. April 24 .,--¾ , Maundy Thursday of Jefferson at Woodward. 8:00 a.m. Breakfast $3 Children Ages 5-11 7:00 P M 10:30 Easter Celebration Nursery Care Available (313) 259-2206 Neil D. Cowling, Pastor ALL ARE WELCOME Good Friday 7:00 PM www.marinerechurchofdetroit.org Easter 10-.00 AM . m 36660 Cherry Hill Road j Wasted [ (734) 728-1088 www.risenchrist.info 0508735184 m "Journey hi The Cross" Harvest Ministries Newburg United Methodist Church F irst B aptist C hurch-D etroit 36$00 Ann Arbor Trail, livonia Sund.n ^pi*1 !" ■ I ri'I.iv \(>ril22 Church 21200 Southfield Rd., Southfield (between Newburgh Rd and Wayne Rd.) (Located 1 block north of Eight Mile) ^ / M 23233 Drake Road Due to bridge construction, take First Presbyterian Church www.newburgumc.org Evergreen or Greenfield to Eight Mile. of Pivmmilh (corner of Drake & Freedom) Turn north on Northland Park Court and drive one bio "Mi < him h si„ i’l\[ri-iuth Farm ington Hills Turn left to access the Service Drive. Easter Sunrise - 7:00 a.m. (248) 569-2972 www.fbc-detroit.org > M 'li W t J ID I 'M .V i- u n:rtgs Phone: 248.478.1511 (at GreenMead 8 Mile & Newburgh Rd.) SERVICES <\1 x58 Palm Snatdav. April 17. at 11:00 a.m. S b-ilirrcifJpt.na n .iIk Master Breakfast - 8:00 a.tn. tor perst.iul 4 tmtrmplation Join us on Sundays at Good Friday. April 22. at 12:00 noon , •rJ ih-fv!ni.% 10:30 a.m. Remembrance of Jesus’ hours on the cross. Easter Sunday Festival Worship Easter S««^ay. April 24 Cuik tt\ •• i et and Wednesdays at 9:15 & lt:O0 a.m. 9:30 a.m. - Easter Brunch in Fellowship Hall or cjil 731-45 1-6464 7:00 p.m. (child care and Sunday School at both services) 10:00 a.m. -Program in Fellowship Hall/ Children’s Pageant for further information. You are welcome here! i 11:00 a.m. -Sunday Service St. TauCs Tv. Lutheran Church NORTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH CrA ebrnle tin* R isen Christ tviih ...... OVTLS) 36520 W. Twelve Mile Road, Farmington Hills 17810 Farmington Road ~ Livonia, Michigan S t » John's Episcopal C h u r c h 734-261-1360 ~ website: stpaulslivonia.org Phone: (248) 848-1750 northeongregationalchurch.org 9 : 0 0 A M EASTER SUNDAY - APRIL 24 H«>1} Eucharist with SonShine (contemporar) imis-ic i n~.-i.il-It-• 2011 MoCy W eek IVorsfHj} Opportunities 9:00 a.m. Youth Easter Service ■ 11:00 AM Palm Sunday...... :..April 17th...... 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Easter Worship Service Holy Eucharist with organ, choir, and handbell- Maundy Thursday...... A p ril 21st...... 6:30 p.m. Good Friday Afternoon.... A p ril 22n d ...... 1:15 p.m. "I Have Seen The Lord” 574 S. Sheldon Rd. * Plymouth, MI IlilTi' Good Friday Tenebrae.....A pril 22n d ...... 6:30 p.m. Rev. M ary E. Biedron, Senior M inister 7:i 1-153-0190 Easter Sunday...... April 24th .... 7:00 & 10:00 a.m. J lo lt) * |” r in tty Lutheran 0"*urcfi 39020 Five Mile Road, Livonia 734.464.0211 www.hoiytrinitylivonia.org ST. ANNE'S ROMAN Join us fo r H oly W e e k CATHOLIC CHUECH Maundy Thursday-7pm O rchard United M ethodist C m m TRIDENTINE G ood F rid ay - noon and 7 pm, Prayer Vigil 1-7 pm LATIN RITE MASS Maundy Thursday 7:30p.m. H o ly S aturday - Easter Vigil 7:00 pm 38100 Five Mile Road • Livonia, MI 48154 Community Good Friday Easter Sunrise Service Easter Sunday - 8:30 and ll am 734-462-3200 f m Service 12:15p.m. 6:30a.m. Easter Brunch & Silent Auction 8 - 10:30 am HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE Nursery Core Available Easter Egg Hunt 10a ,m. "Life in the Resurrection Zone.' Evangelical Lutheran Church in America 4/21 HOLY 5.-00 - 30450 Fattrungtoft Fam'iingUm Confessions 6:45 pm Hife Mi 48354 (248)626-3620 9a.m . and 11a.m. God’s work. Our hands. THURSDAY: Mass of The Last Supper 7:00 p. m. mvw.0fefta«femc,«'8 Followed by the procession to Altar o/Repose-The Stripping of the Main Altar & Adoration at Resurrection Parish 48755 Warren Road, Canton, MI 48187 734-451-0444 the Altar of Repose until midnight Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of Holy Week Mass each day at 8:30 AM 4/22 GOOD Stations of the Cross 1:00 p.m. Covenant Community Church Holy Thursday, April 21 FRIDAY: Solemn Liturgy of The Passion of Our Lord at 3:00 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7:30 PM, followed by adoration until Midnight No Confessions today. 25800 Student - Redford, Ml 48239 - 313-535-3100 Good Friday, April 22 {1 block north of Five Mile on Beech Daly! Scripture Service at 12:00 Noon, Stations of the Cross at 12:30 PM, Liturgy 4/23 HOLY Confessions 8:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m. Sy/jdtjy 33/VJC3 SshsduJs of the Lord’s Passion at 1:15 PM SATURDAY: Easter Vigil 10:30 p.m. Holy Saturday, April 23 Blessing of Food at 1:00 PM; Easter Vigil at 8:30 PM 9 a.m . - Early Service; 11 a.m. - Second Service Easter Sunday, April 24 o 4/24 EASTER Confessions 9:15 a.m. Easter Breakfast Served9:30 -10:45 a.m. Masses at 8:30 and 10:30 AM, and 12:30 PM in Church | SUNDAY: Mass of The Resurrection -10:00 a.m. PLEASE m m US AS WE CELEBRATE HOLY WEEK AND EASTER! | (Everyone Welcome - no reservations necessary) Congregational IT STARTS W ITH A DONKEY RIDE... Lenten & Holy Yi’eek Schedule 2 0 1 1 | Church ENDS W ITH A RESURRECTION April 17 - 24 is a very big week at 1669 W. Maple. Pcnamv Scn'icvs f Sunday Worship: 3.1:00 am •i riu I'm/ • l.rovn / Prtifnv } Palm Sunday morning well have two services at 8:30 and 10:00. Easter Worship - Aprii 24 ■ I'iL. ''I.'" /. 1 IS I Our children's choirs will be singing their hearts out. Palm Sunday, April r: | Please Join PastorMin Mathers Palm Sunday afternoon at 4:00 we'll be offering 30, gaud u>: ],-<>., tnul t:i. ;o and 6 pm Masses | for service on Resurrection Sunday The Seven Last Words of Christ in o choir concert. Maundy Thursday There will be a Communion service at 7:00 pm. llvlif rhur&day, April 21 H:;;o am Morning Prayer ■ 1 Good Friday evening at 7:00 pm we'll have our own ■ im, Mass of the Lord’s Supper | Service of Darkness. Saturday at 5:00 we'll have a Rejoicing Spirits Service fiiwd Friday, April 2» { celebrating the gifts of people of all abilities. is* i S\ ;i ■ am Morning Prayer j 12 Noon Stations of the Cross I of Bioomfieid Hills, Michigan EosterSunday is the time when we'll celebrate Jesus' resurrection at our 7:00am t. pm Liturgy of the Passion f Celebrating 50 Y^ars in God’s Service Sunrise service, 8:30am Communion service and 10:00am traditional service. For children and a few zealous dads, well Holy Saturday, April 23 | even have an Easter Egg Hunt after the 10:00am service. 8:30 am Mo ming Prayer I 11 am Blessing of the Baskets j Now how about making our week really complete?! Easter Vigil, gpm | Join us. You choose when. t||| H s,«A* . Easter Sunday, April 24 This is Everybody's Church • , , «r m a m 7 :3 0 , 9 and 10:45 am and 12:30 pm Masses 1669 W. Maple 248-644-2040 FIRSt.PRESBYTERIAN I l l (*X FW G c)_(B 12-R eLC P ) Observer & Eccentric j Sunday, April 1?, 2011 COMMUNITY LIFE online at hom etow nlife.com MILESTONES 50TH WEDDING at Western High School in Detroit four years before they were married, on March 3, ANNIVERSARY 1961 at Trinity Presbyterian Church. Samuel Wasson of H i i f t It seems only fitting that Livonia served as Best Man Janet and Mayo Cheney and Alice Sheffield of Canton would celebrate their Golden was the Maid of Honor. Wedding Anniversary Janet and Mayo both earned Saturday, April 16 at a dinner bachelor’s and master’s degrees dance at Bakers of Milford. from Wayne State University, The Farmington Hills where they also dated. Mayo’s couple met at dance lessons degrees were in electrical engineering and Janet studied Mayo and Janet Cheney of Farmington Hills Mayo and Janet Cheney on their wedding day. education. The Cheneys lived in Livonia and Southfield before moving to their current home. ABAD, MARY JO STORM, SHANE Mayo retired in 2001 from Resident of Commerce Twp., and for Age 24, of Belleville, died Friday at mer resident of Farmington Hills, died Oakwood Annapolis, Wayne. He was Detroit Edison and Janet at her home in the care of her family on bom May 18, 1986 in Garden City, retired from Farmington April 14, 2011 after a valiant fourteen son of David Stephenson Storm & Public Schools in 2010. year battle with cancer. She was 67 Esther Marie Degillio. Shane spent They’ve been active with years old. She is survived by her hus many days at Childrens Hospital, band, John; daughters, Debora (Derek) Detroit and taught staff how to treat their musical band, Special Ritzel of Phoenix, AZ, Denise (Dave Obituaries, Memorials & Remembrances Juvenile Diabetes and give Insulin. Blend, for more than 25 Blouin) Abad of Chicago; son, Dr. Throughout his life, Shane kept a pos years. They also teach John (Georgina) Abad; grandchildren, itive attitude and was a happy person English through the Oakland Drew, Ben, & Jack; sister, Joy (Ron) 1 - 8 0 0 - 5 7 9 - 7 3 5 5 • fa x 3 1 3 - 4 9 6 - 4 9 6 8 who will be missed greatly. Survived Majzlik; sister-in-law, Margaret (Tom) by his companion Opal Allen, daugh University English Language Dunn and many nieces, nephews, and email: oeobIts@ hometownlife.com ter Julianna Esperanza Storm, and a Institute in Guizhou, China. loving friends. Mrs. Abad was a grad View Passages Online: www.hometowniife.com son on-the-way Shane Teddy Marshall They have traveled and lived uate of the University of Michigan, Storm, all of Belleville, his mother in China more than seven and was well known for her work as a Esther Degillio of Garden City, father times and are actively involved librarian at Detroit Catholic Central, JENKS, RAYMOND L. MATHEWS, ROBERT Dave Storm of Riverview, step-father and in the Plymouth-Canton School WILLIAM Harold Eugene "Bud” James of in supporting the Oakland District where she served as the Of Livonia. April 15, 2011. Age 81. Romulus, grandfather Fred Degillio of University program. Librarian for many years in Farrand Beloved husband of Nancy. Loving Age 82, of Sarasota, FL, formerly of Garden City, grandparents Florence & Elementary School. A Funeral Liturgy father of Raymond (Donna), Carole Bloomfield Hills, died on April 10, Emil Dragosits of Romulus, a brother Janet and Mayo have five will be held at St. Mary's Catholic (Jeffrey) Higgins & Matthew (Terri). 2011. Bob was bom in Flint on May Jacob Degillio, step-sister Lynn children who reside in Wixom, Church, 1955 E. Commerce, Milford, Dear brother of Bernice Koch & the 12, 1928. He completed the (Chris) Howe, step-brother Harold Milford and Grand Blanc. late Gerald. Proud grandfather of 8. Cooperative Engineering Program at on Wednesday, April 20, at 10AM with Eugene James, Jr., step-nephew Cody They are David (Anna), Daniel Fr. Ron Anderson officiating. Burial Visitation Monday 3-9pm with 7pm the University of Cincinnati while Howe, also numerous aunts, uncles, will follow at Milford Memorial k Scripture Service at Czopek Funeral working at the Delco Moraine cousins and friends. Preceded in death (Cindy), Jonathan (Jenny), Cemetery and a luncheon at the church Directors, 2157 Oak St., Wyandotte Division of General Motors by his grandmother Esperanze Christopher and Melanie. will follow the committal prayers at (734) 285-9000. Funeral Services Corporation. After serving in active Degillio, also his dog Buster. Christopher and Melanie Tuesday morning at St. Aiden Church, duty in the Navy for four years, Bob the cemetery. Friends may visit at £ Visitation 1-4PM & 6-8PM arranged the party for their Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 E. 17500 Farmington Rd, Livonia. continued his, successful career as an Wednesday at Brown Funeral Home, Liberty, Milford, on Monday 4-6PM GUMMING, JOHN JAMES engineer with General Motors Belleville. Prayers 10:15AM parents. and Tuesday 2-9PM, with a Rosary on Age 90, went to be with our ^ LEWIS, BARBARA Corporation and retired from the GM Thursday, April 14, 2011 at the funer The couple also has 11 Tuesday 7PM. Memorials may be Lord on March. 31, 2011. Age 76, of Belleville, died Thursday, Technical Center in 1983. He was al home, processing to St. Anthony grandchildren: Daniel, Sonia, very active with the Birmingham made in her name to St. Jude John was preceded in death at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Catholic Church, Belleville for an Connor, Scott, Jessica, Max, Children's Hospital. For further infor by his beloved wife Laura. Arbor. She was bom May 10, 1934 in community theater. Bob is survived 11AM Funeral Mass. Memorials to mation please phone 248-684-6645 He is survived by his children Louise PA, daughter of the late Dean Luther by his partner Jack R. Taylor; his Children's Hospital, Detroit would be Jack, Alex, Autumn, Jazmine, or visit: (James) LeCourt, Donna Gumming, Kaylor & Dorothea Eleanor (Nagle) daughter Jane M. Denman, Sarasota, appreciated, www.davidcbrownfh.com and Skylar. www.LynchFuneralDirectors.com John (Dianne) Cumming. Grandchil Hildebratit. Preceded in death by hus FL; his daughter Nancy E. Mathews, Madison, WI; and his grandchildren Mayo and Janet say life has dren Steven, Lecia, Amy, Emily, band James F. Lewis , also daughter been good to them and they Jamie, James and Melinda and 12 Carolyn Lynn Kissau. Survived by Erica and Benjamin Lutz, Madison, great-grandchildren. John was bom on daughter Linda Cox of Canton, 3 WI. Services will be private. In lieu wish for a long, happy and June 14, 1920 to Louisa (Hepburn) grandchildren Jennifer (Philip) Denbo, of flowers, memorial contributions prosperous future for their and Bruce Cumming in Detroit. He Bradley Tait and Shannon Kissau, 2 may be made to the Ringling family and dear friends. was the older of two sons. John grad great-grandchildren Dylan Dunlop Museum or a charity of your choice. uated from MacKenzie High School. and Lukas Denbo, 2 sisters Sandra Following high school he worked in (Charles) Rowlett-Wayne and Sharon the Civilian Conservation Corps, in Brokenshire, both of Belleville, also Northern Michigan and later served two nieces, a nephew, and many great- three years in the U.S. Navy during nieces & nephews. Visitation was held -||~ World War II. He attended Plumbing at David C. Brown Funeral Home, Union Local 98 Trade School and later Belleville. A Memorial Service was held at Connection Church, Canton. P a y i n g became a licensed Master Plumber. ii He married Laura on June 28, 1941, www.davidcbrownfh.com VECELLIO, MARK W. they celebrated their 69th anniversary T r i b u t e 43, of Livonia, died suddenly April 7, in 2010. They moved to Plymouth in 2011. Mark is the devoted and cher . BIZER, LOUISE 1951 where in 1958 he opened John J. to th e ished husband of over 10 years to Lisa; A glad heart makes a cheerful Cumming Plumbing & Heating Co. L e t It beloved father of Alison; and the dear countenance. Proverbs 15:13 which is still family owned and oper L i f e o f est son of Joanne and the late Roger ated. He was a life time member of the o t h e r s (d. 1993). In addition to his father, Louise Bizer passed away peacefully Plymouth Elks Lodge #1780 and . Mark was preceded in death by his sis April 14,2011 at Renaissance Gardens Masonic Plymouth Rock Lodge and f e n o w , * * Y o u r ter, Cynthia, in 2004. Funeral Mass Andrew Paul Fenner (left), Madison in Fox Run in Novi, Michigan. She the Plymouth Lions Club. They was Wednesday, April 13th at St. Edith Elizabeth Fenner and Aiden Brady was an inspiration to those who knew moved to Hemlock Lake in Reading, W hen you've lost Catholic Church, Livonia. Visitation Fenner her. Louise Jordan was born January 6, L o v e d O n e MI in 1987. He enjoyed fishing, walk a loved one, place was held at the Heeney-Sundquist 1921. Shortly after high school she ing, reading and GOLF. He was an Funeral Home, downtown Farmington married Albert Bizer, and together active member of the Reading United your notice on our (248-474-5200). Prayer Service was they raised five children, first in Methodist Church until returning to website and In Tuesday 7:00 PM. Interment Holy Detroit and then in Farmington Hills. Plymouth to be near his children in Sepulchre, Southfield. Memorial trib She worked for a number of years as "Passages”..^. TRIPLETS ARRIVE 2005. Words cannot express how directory located utes suggested to American Heart assistant to the Farmington Hills much he will be missed by his family A’PAGNANI,, ALBERT V. Association., americanheart.org. Clerk, where she was well-liked and and friends. Donations may be made in every edition of heeney-sundquist.com Paul and Theresa (Kuclo) made many good friends, but as she your hometown Age 95, of Farmington, MI. Passed to the Alzheimer's Association. away April 8, 2011. Arrangements by Fenner ofWaterford announce said many times, the joy of her life was n e w s p a p e r. being a mother. She genuinely sup Thayer-Rock Funeral Home., the birth of their babies, ported her children's interests and pas Farmington. MI. Andrew Paul, Madison sions, and they responded by pursuing Q&mrnMfWtmtok Elizabeth, and Aiden Brady. rewarding artistic and creative careers. The triplets were born Dec. They all established homes and fami Cali 1-800-579-7355 lies in the local area, and cared for 9,2010 at William Beaumont their mother following Albert’s pass -K SINCLAIR, Hospital in Royal Oak. ing in 2004 after 60 years of marriage. ROBERT EDWARD Grandparents are Chris Louise spent her final months as a res Kuclo of Farmington, Maureen ident in Renaissance Gardens of Fox Age 64, of Big Rapids, passed away Saturday, April Galster ofWaterford, and Run. No longer able to walk and ham 9, 2011 at Spectrum Health pered in her use of language by a Butterworth, He was born David and Connie Fenner of stroke, her love for life and for people « September 19, 1946 in Providence, VENTURA, RUTH A. Adrian. could not be extinguished, and she Rhode Island, the son of Robert and Theresa is a 1992 graduate greeted everyone she encountered with Jessie Anne (LaLonde) Sinclair, and Age 95, April 12, 2011. Beloved wife smiles and enthusiasm. In her final of the late Peter A. Ventura. Loving of Harrison High School'and a was raised in Garden City, MI. days, she was met with a constant Following his graduation from Garden mother of Peter H. (Cindi) Ventura, former Farmington Hills resi parade of staff, residents, and friends, I Ruth J. (Jim) Frazier and David A. ' GIBBS, NADINE E “Dena” dent. who spoke of her joy, exuberance, and City High School in 1964, Bob was a Ventura. Dear grandmother of Jeffrey April 12, 2011, Age 55. Daughter of musician in the U. S. Navy. After grateful spirit. Louise is survived by being honorably discharged, Bob and Heather, Madison and Olivia, her brother, Robert (Lois) Jordan of William and the late Nancy. Sister of LONGYEAR, MARIAN G. Michelle and Melissa and Alexander John Gibbs, Beth Becker (Jim) and earned his B.S. Degree in Education and Philip. Proud great grandmother Atlanta, Georgia, her children Ron 1918-2011 from Eastern Michigan University, (Christa) of Ann Arbor, Bill (Patricia) Paul Gibbs. Aunt of Debra and Amy of Marc, John, Adam, Ella, Laiken, of Farmington Hills, Randy (Ann) of Gibbs. Memorial Service Saturday 3. Marian G Longyear, 93, went to be and his Master of Education degree from Ohio University. He worked-at Gralon, Maya and Isaac. Ruth is also South Lyon, Jim (Mary Jo Larson) of p.m. at A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral with the Lord on April 4, 2011 in survived by her loving caregivers, Bloomfield, Lori Leighton (David) of Home, 2600 Crooks Road (between Sarasota, FL. She exemplified unshak SUNY College in Brockport, NY as Carole Chimelak and Denise DiBiase. Maple & Big Beaver). Family will able faith in God, a love of life, and Director of Intramural Sports, until Lake Orion,. and her grandchildren tnoving to Big Rapids in 1995, where A Funeral Service will be held at the Tim, Stephen, Kate, Matthew, Melissa, receive friends Saturday 1 p.m. until family devotion. In service to Jesus R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, time of service. Memorial tributes to Christ, she brought her family and he was Director of Student Recreation Elizabeth, Jordan, Noah, Bryce, and at Ferris State University until retiring 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Elaina. Visitation will be Sunday, Michigan Animal Rescue League, numerous others to the faith. She was Friday at 10 AM. Visitation will be 790 Featherstone, Pontiac, MI 48342. an inspiration to all she met. Her lov in February, 2008. Bob was a member April 17, 2:00-6:00 p.m. at Thayer of the Mid-Michigan Officials held on Thursday from 1 - 9 PM. Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand View obituary and share memories at: ing and giving spirit will live on Memorial contributions may be direct w-u/w npcmnnHFimeralHome.com through all who knew her. Marian Association, and for many years offici River Avenue, Farmington (248) 474- ated high school football and softball ed to Angela Hospice, Please share a 4131. On Monday, April 18 there will Ryckman Longyear was bom in memory at: www.rggrharris.com. be visitation at 10:00 a.m. followed by Detroit, MI on January 17, 1918 and games. He was active in the Big grew up in Detroit. She.attended nurs Rapids Rotary Club, and in 2009 a service at 11:00 a.m. at Antioch began the Rotary program to provide Lutheran Church, 33360 W. 13 Mile ing school at Grace Hospital, where Road, Farmington Hills. A graveside she met her future husband, Harold. Thanksgiving meals for area needy ceremony will follow at Glen Eden The family settled in Bloomfield Hills families. Bob was also a champion P^OBITUARY^I for 35 years where Marian’s adventur skeet shooter, and enjoyed deer hunt Rotondo-Battista Cemetery in Livonia. Gifts in her 1 P O L I C Y 1 memory may be given to the ous spirit led her to many varied activ ing. On October 10, 2008, he married Alzheimer's Association. ities with family and friends. She was Sandy Jacobsen, who survives. Also The first five "billed" lines of an active as a scout leader, glass art surviving are two step-sons, Eric obituary are published at no cost. FALL WEDDING teacher, Sunday school teacher and a (Amy) Jacobsen of Kirkwood, PA, Pete (Brandy) Jacobsen of Fairbanks, All additional lines will be member of the Kirk in the Hills Prayer charged at $4 per line. You may Cordon and Bible study. Marian and AK; two grandchildren, Avery and Nicole Marie Rotondo and John Evelyn; his brother Daniel (Karen) of place a picture of your loved one Harold retired to Leelanau County Arthur Battista announce their where they loved living in the woods Wayne; four sisters, Peggy (Jim) for an additional cost of only $6. with nature, Lake Michigan, and the Burklow of Garden City, Kathi Symbolic emblems may be engagement. Ciystal River. They were “snowbirds,” Sinclair (Steve Platt) of Carson City, included at- no cost (example: The bride-to-be, daughter spending the winters in Naples and NV, Eileen White of Warren, and American Flags, religious of Karen and Mike Rotondo of Sarasota, Florida. With a lively sense Linda Sinclair of Garden City; dear symbols, etc.) of fun and an inquisitive, inventive friends Mike Haas, Ed and Bonnie Plymouth, graduated from Mefcy mind, Marian thoroughly enjoyed life. Dorman, Bob and Bonnie Meadows, High School 2006 and from GIBBS, PATRICIA BARNES Songs of praise echoed through the Marty Kelley, Donna and Norm Lyttle, D eadlines: Albion College in 2010 with a BA woods from Marian’s Bible study and Barb and Jim Dyer; and several Friday 4:15 PM fo r Sunday April 14, 2011. Age 85. Beloved wife nieces and nephews. Bob was preced in Spanish and political science, group. Family and friends, church fel W ednesday 9:45 AM for Thursday of Richard Gibbs and the late Rob lowship at the Glen Lake Community ed in death by his parents, his brother- and certification in secondary edu Barnes. Beloved mother of Debby Church, a love of nature, and a creativ in-law Noel White, and dear friend uonuarws teceivea a r o r tnese aesaunes cation. She plans to obtain a mas Moore (James C.), Betsy Barnes, ity with arts and crafts provided her Dan Kelley. Memorial services for Leslie Karas (Paul A.) and Bob Bames will be placed in the next available Issue. ter’s degree in education. Nicole many interests. Marian was the loving Bob will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April currently teaches middle school (Maryann).. Grandmother of Katie, wife of the late Dr. Harold Longyear 23,2011 at the Mohnke Funeral Home Kristen and Carolyn Moore, Andrew for 70 years; cherished mother of in Big Rapids, with friend Ed Dorman e-mail your obit to Spanish at St Regis Catholic Karas, Maddy, Chris and Bridget Sylvia Heggen, Charlotte Tharp and officiating. Following cremation, bur [email protected] School, in Bloomfield Hills. Bames. Also survived by many mem Howard Longyear; grandmother to ial will be in the Cadillac Memorial or fax to: Her fiance, son of Lynda and CLARK, PAUL J. . bers of the Gibbs family. Family will Attn: O bits c/o C jiar W ilson nine grandchildren and six great Gardens West in Garden City later this John Battista of Canton, graduated Age 77, April 15, 2011. Beloved hus receive friends at A.J. Desmond & grandchildren. A Memorial Service Spring. Memorial contributions can be 313-496-4968 band of Geraldine. Dear father of Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell celebrating her life will be at Glen made in his name to the Rotary Club in For more Information call: in 2003 from St. Mary's Prep in Paul (Ruthann), Mark (Peggy), Chapel), 32515 Woodward (btwn 13- Lake Community Reformed Church in Big Rapids, MI to help continue com Orchard lake and in 2007 from 14 Mile), Sunday 3-8p.m. Rosary C har W ilson Tim(Barb) & Patsy(Steve) Gregory. Glen Arbor on Saturday, May 28 at munity projects. Contributions can be 586-826-7082 Northeastern University in Boston, Grandfather of Eric, 'Scott, Rachel, 7p.m. Memorial Mass Monday 10a.m. 11:00 am. Memorial donations may be left at the funeral home or mailed at St. Regis Church, 3695 Lincoln at directly to the Big Rapids Rotary Club o r Liz K eiser Mass. He holds a degree in inter Nick, Courtney(Ryan) Roark & made to the charity of your choice or to 586-977-7538 Olivia Gregory. Visitation Sunday 2- Lahser Rd., Bloomfield Hills. one of Marian’s favorites listed on at PO Box 521, Big Rapids, MI 49307. national business and works as 8pm. Funeral service Monday Visitation begins at the church at website. Please visit Marian’s memori Bob’s family will greet friends at the ormtree director ofbusiness development 11:30am at the John N. Santeiu & 9:30am. Memorial tributes to Detroit al website, sign the guest book, and funeral home after 10:00 a.m. on 800-579-7355 for his family’s business. Son Funeral Home, 1139 N. Inkster Institute of Arts or Beaumont Hospice. Saturday until time of services. Share View obituary and share memories at: write some thoughts about her: ask for Char or Liz An October 2011 wedding is (between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill). http://www.mem.com and search for a memory or express condolences at: A www.santeiufuneralhome.com www.DesmondFuneralHome.com Longyear. . www.mohnkefuneralhome.com jQEoaflaaA2£L_ planned at St. Mary’s in Orchard Lake. (ReLCP-ll3)_(FWGc)(*) B11 HAVE A STORY IDEA? Contact Editor, Sharon Dargay Voice Mail: (313} 222-8883 E-m ail: sdargayifiometownlife.com n*sntm .wm m wm , Comment online at hometownlife.com 1 .¾ o m e to w n n re L r . . Grant designed to improve MEDICAL DATEBOOK St. Mary Mercy conservative treatment options for The Healthy Living, Healthy Woman, knee pain and how to better manage ONGOING health seminar runs 6-8 p.m. osteoarthritis: and Bahram Nadira will Aquatic classes Thursday, April 28, in the hospital discuss the ways to prepare mind, , children's health care auditorium. The speaker is St. Mary body and homeior surgery. He will The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit Mercy physician, Paul Makela who walk participants through what they and the Arthritis Foundation have University ofMichigan will discuss effective solutions for might expect during their .recovery partnered to offer aquatic classes researchers have received afour- common women's health conditions time. A "Resource Walk" will feature designed to ease the pain of arthritis. year $8 million grant to help including stress incontinence, pelvic products and services relevant to Classes are held 10-11 a.m., Tuesday develop, test and refine pediatric organ prolapse, and difficulty empty those living with arthritis. Companies and Thursday at the Farmington health care measures for children ing the bladder. The presentation is from Southeastern Michigan will be branch: 1-1:45 p.m. Monday and in the United States. free but registration is required. Call on hand with information. The expo . Wednesday at the Livonia branch: and Dr. Gaiy L. Freed, director of (734) 655-2281 to register. is open to all ages. Boxed lunches 2-3 p.m. Wednesday and Friday, at the the division of General Pediatrics The hospital is located at 36475 Five will be served. Pre-register by call Birmingham branch. All classes are and director of the Children’s Mile, Livonia. ing the Arthritis Foundation at (800) offered to members and nonmembers Health Evaluation and Research 968-3030. of every age and participants do not (CHEAR) Unit, will be the prin Developmental Disabilities need to know how to swim to partici cipal investigator leading a team Institute pate. To join, interested individuals of at least 10 researchers and at Jeffrey J. Martin, professor, research MAY can contact their local YMCA branch least 8 partners and research cen er and author, will speak from 3-4:30 Michigan Bariatric Institute or visit www.ymcadetroit.org. ters and organizations, including p.m. Tuesday, April 26, at Wayne the State ofMichigan Medicaid State University's Welcome Center The Institute will hold a plus-size Arthritis support group Program. Auditorium, 42 W. Warren Road, clothing sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m. the third Thursday of the I%e University ofMichigan Detroit. Martin will discuss his recent Saturday, May 7; in the south lobby at month at the Krieger Center, DMC was one of seven top medical book chapter, "Exercise Psychology St. Mary Mercy Hospital, 36475 Five Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital, 1 William centers in the country to receive for Individuals with Disabilities," in Mile, Livonia. Many post-operative Carls Dr., Commerce. Enter the build such grants, which will be used Oxford University Press’s “Exercise bariatric patients will sell their gently ing via the South Garden entrance. to improve the quality and out Psychology." Martin is a professor used, plus-sized clothing. There will Registration not required. comes of health care for children, of kinesiology, health and sport be a variety of reasonably priced including the almost 40 pillion studies at Wayne State University. choices of clothing for women (sizes Bipolar support children enrolled in Medicaid The program is free and open to the 14-32) and men (sizes 40-60, and up Depression Bipolar Support Alliance and/or the Children’s Health public, http://www.ddi.wayne.edu/ to 5XL. (877) 949-9344 or visit www. meets 6:30-8 p.m. the second Insurance Program, also known author_series.php • ' stmarymercy.org. and fourth Wednesday at Lincoln as CHIP. Behavioral Services Center, 14500 “We are thrilled to get started Dr. Gary L. Freed of the University of Michigan will lead a program to help Arthritis expo St. Mary Mercy Hospital Sheldon Road, Suite 160B,-Plymouth. on this project, which will affect develop, test and refine pediatric health care measures for children in the The Arthritis Foundation will pres Stroke seminar will include a robot It is accessed through the Plymouth the way children are cared for in U.S. ent its annual expo from 9:30 a.m. demonstration, panel of expert, free Executive Park driveway north of M- this country in profound ways,” to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 30, at blood pressure and stroke screenings 14. It is a self-help group for people Freed stated. “There currently are the legislation related to children’s National Association of Greater Grace Temple, 23500 W. Seven and a question and answer session, suffering from depression and bipolar only very limited ways to mea- • health care quality. Children’s Hospitals and Related Mile, Detroit. Certified instructors 4:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 10. The disorders. Meetings are open also to sure the quality of care provided U-M researchers will develop Institutions; National Initiative from the Arthritis Foundation will seminar is free but registration is family members. All DBSA leaders are to children for in this country. new quality measures to meet for Children’s Healthcare Quality; demonstrate arthritis friendly exer required. To register, call (734) 655- professionally trained and attend two Having standard measures will objectives identified through a Vanderbilt University Department cise and tai-chi. Dr. Joseph Skender 2365, or visit stmarymercy.org/class- trainings for every year to update help to improve the quality of care public process; enhance existing of Medical Informatics; and the of the Oakland Arthritis Center will es. Refreshments and light snacks will their skills in leading the group. Call for our nation’s children.” measures; develop or enhance American Board of Pediatrics. explain the basic forms of arthritis be served. The hospital is located at Nancy at (734) 536-3457 or Katrina Funding for the work comes methods to allowfor data capture The project wiB work with the and how they affect different people.1 36475 Five Mile, Livonia. (734) 837-7700 with questions. from the 2009 Children’s and sharing; identify and compare Michigan Medicaid program, and He will discuss some of the latest Health Insurance Program racial and ethnic, socioeconomic, will include a representative from resources and pain management Skin cancer screening Breast cancer support group Reauthorization Act, also known and special health care need dis the family advocacy group Family techniques and will have a question Wayne State University Physician Meets 6:30-8 p.m. on the second as CHIPRA. Since the law was parities; and engage health care Voices to ensure involvement of and answer time to hear what con Group is offering a free screen Tuesday of the month in the Atrium of passed, the Agency for Healthcare providers, state programs, private families and patients. The project cerns the participants the most. Dr. ing 2”30-5:30 p.m. May 4 at 18100 Our Lady of Hope Cancer Qenter, St. Research and Quality and the insurers, patients and families to also wii work with the National Eric Silberg of Oakwood Hospital will Oakwood Blvd., Suite 300, in Mary Mercy Hospital, 36475 Five Mile Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ensure measures are practical. Alliance on Mental Illness ‘ talk about the latest in joint replace Dearborn. Only walk ins will be (use south entrance off Levan Road), Services have worked together to Partners include AJtarum (NAME) to ensure additional par ment surgery: Dr. Alan Biddinger of accepted. For more information call Livonia. 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Skin is our largest organ and if you don’t eat or are dehydrated the skin Featured Speaker: starts to break down,” Immune system issues, diabetes, and heart and circulatory problems Paul M akela, MD can lead to wounds as well. Proper care is important to prevent Gynecology and Urogynecology m infection, St. Mary Mercy Hospital Auditorium “We educate the residents about the wound care,” said Pimentel. “If there's no wound care it could get worse." join Dr. Makela in a presentation and discussion Pimentel specializes in identifying different types of wounds and CongraiuMibhs about effective solutions for common women’s , following physician orders for cleaning and dressing. 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