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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2013 • hometownlife.com Roads worsen amid money woes Township officials try to find solution to revenue cuts this?” Yack asked. money to spur the county to each year fo r road repairs, It appears there are no easy widen Canton Center between often working with Wayne as state and county governments face similar problems answers as Wayne County and Cherry H ill and Palmer. County to make improvements, Michigan Department of Walloped by declining prop­ Faas said. and said a section o f Warren Transportation officials have erty tax revenues, however, TVustee Pat Williams said between Canton Center and voiced sim ilar frustrations. Canton officials have had to the township still needs “ seed Beck “is getting in bad shape." Canton last poured money tighten the purse strings at a money” fo r other projects. Canton officials are worried Yack, during a township into a major road project in time when Lansing and Wayne “ How we get that is another about deteriorating roads as board session Tuesday, said 2010, using just under $1 m il­ County also have faced budget question,” Williams said. money fo r repairs shrinks those are only two of numerous lion to nudge Wayne County to woes. As a township, Canton amid strained budgets in Lan­ roads that need attention as move ahead with a $5 million “ We just don’t have enough doesn’t receive direct funding sing, Wayne County and the local officials become increas­ project to reshape Sheldon money fo r roads,” township fo r road repairs but, rather, township. ingly worried about a lack of Center between Canton Center Supervisor Phil LaJoy said has to rely on cash-strapped Tbwnship TVustee Tom Yack funding fo r repairs. and Joy Road, M unicipal Ser­ Hiesday. Wayne County fo r money called the stretch o f Lilley “I t ’s more of a question for vices Director Tim Faas said. Years ago, Canton had set north o f Warren “ a disaster” us of what can we do about Prior to that, Canton Spent aside an estimated $2 m illion See ROADS, Page A2 Firefighters CHRISTMAS COMES helping J ■ Surprise morning visit lifts kids for V grieving Canton family Christmas By Darrell Clem Staff Writer

In a move to strengthen their charitable ties to the community, Canton firefig ht­ ers this season are debuting a program to buy Christmas gifts fo r a group o f local chil­ dren from low-income fam­ ilies. Donning their work uni­ forms and bringing Santa in on a fire truck, representatives of the Canton Firefighters Char­ ity Foundation plan to shop w ith local youngsters during the inaugural Christmas w ith a Firefighter event at the local M eijer store. Firefighters are donating $150 fo r each of the 25-28 chil­ dren chosen from Canton- based elementary and middle schools w ith help from a social worker. “ We’re going to take them around the store in our uni­ forms,” said firefighter Greg Hunter, foundation vice presi­ dent. “We want them to buy some winter boots or coats and then spend the rest on things like toys or video games.” M eijer plans to donate Christmas dinner g ift baskets Rutherford family, bill bresler | staff photographer to the children’s families dur­ ing the event that happens By Brad Kadrich Harlan - with a huge assist 9-month old daughter Melis- listener who spearheaded Friday, Dec. 13, at the store at from the Mojo in the Morn­ the letter w riting from the Ford and Canton Center roads. ing radio show on WKQI-FM It was part o f Mojo in the school staff. “ Kelly and the Youngsters already have been When Chad Rutherford (95.5), AGO Hardware and Morning’s Breaking and kids are our family. We’re chosen fo r the program. knew death was inevitable Fathead, among others - Entering segment and result­ just doing what we would do “ This is brand new this after a battle with cancer, he delivered on that promise, ed from a letter Harlan staff­ fo r our own families.” year,” Deputy Fire Chief Chris requested - and received - surprising Kelly Rutherford ers sent to the radio host. The gifts come as the Stoecklein said. “ I think it’s one promise from his fellow at her Canton home at 6:30 “ Chad asked us to help Rutherfords must have been great fo r the community." teachers at Harlan Elemen­ a.m. w ith a couple of thou­ take care of his family, so wondering what happened to Hunter credited firefighter tary School in Birmingham: sand dollars worth o f Christ­ we’re fu lfillin g his request," their family. Chad was diag- Aaron Fraser w ith proposing “Take care of my family.” mas presents fo r Kelly, her said Harlan teacher Briona the idea. The teaching family at 3-year-old son Carter and McKinney, a long-time Mojo See CHRISTMAS, Page A2 The program comes as the Canton Firefighters Charity Foundation moves to broaden its influence in the community. The organization already pro­ vides financial aid to victims Couple opposes ‘vicious’ pit bull label o f house fires, families suf­ fering from tragedy or illness By Darrell Clem ordinance places an unfair had friendly interactions with and people in need of shelter. Staff Writer label on friendly dogs like cats and children as young as 9 The foundation also has given their 4-year-old Loki, a pit bull months old. They feel so to charities that provide med­ A Canton couple hopes to and American bull dog mix strongly about the issue they ical service or research. convince local officials to re­ that is more concerned with intend to lobby the Canton Christmas w ith a Firefight­ peal a vicious dog ordinance earning his next treat than Tbwnship Board of TVustees er is sim ilar to a partnership provision that singles out pit biting another pet, child or during its Dec. 10 meeting, in Canton police have with local bull terriers, saying it discrim­ adult. hopes officials w ill strike down Jessica and Marcin retailers through the Shop with inates against one breed and “ He's a 100-pound puppy,” breed-specific language within Kowalewski oppose the a Cop program. responsible, law-abiding own­ Marcin Kowalewski told the the vicious dog ordinance. “ vicious" label on dogs like The Canton Firefighters ers. Observer. "Loki has never been in a Loki, a pit bull and Charity Foundation has brain- Jessica and Marcin Kowa- The couple said Loki has American bull dog mix. kate lewski said the longstanding been to obedience classes and See PIT BULL Page A3 See KIDS, Page A3

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t ed by many communities PIT BULL and is supported by the KIDS AVMA, the American Continued from Page A1 Kennel Club, the Nation­ Continued from Page A1 al Animal Control Associ­ dog figh t or bitten a dog," ation, the National Ca­ stormed to broaden Jessica Kowalewski said, nine Research Council the scope of its com­ adding to label him as and the Centers fo r Dis­ munity efforts after vicious simply because ease Control. the board ushered in a he is a pit bull m ix “ is Marcin Kowalewski change of leadership disheartening to see." said pit bull terriers, due to a flu rry of re­ Township Supervisor because they are deemed tirements. Phil LaJoy confirmed n vicious under Canton’s Anyone who wants Monday he already has ordinance, could be de­ to support the organi­ asked Canton's attorney, stroyed even if they de­ zation's efforts may Kristin Kolb, to review fend themselves - or send checks to the the ordinance language their owners - against an Canton Firefighters fo r possible changes. aggressive dog o f anoth­ Charity Foundation, LaJoy said he intends to er breed. 1100 S. Canton Center, discuss the issue with “ I f another dog bit Canton Township, M I other local officials. Marcin and Jessica Kowalewski say Loki, vicious by Canton standards, is a lovable dog. Loki or tried to attack 48188. For more in­ The Kowalewskis say us,” he said, "Loki could formation, send an Loki is well-behaved automatically be put email to when he is taken for Medical Association likely to occur with “ the breed.” She said breed- down." [email protected]. on-leash walks in their website, pit bull-type dog owner's behavior as the specific legislation Jessica Kowalewski neighborhood. owners “ deal with a underlying causal factor” “ places all the blame on also said she, her hus­ [email protected] “ He absolutely loves strong breed stigma; - rather than any pre­ the dogs and removes the band and other dog own­ 313-222-2238 people. He’ll do anything however, controlled stud­ disposition to aggression responsibility from the ers oppose having the Twitter: @CantonObsener fo r a treat,” M arcin Ko­ ies have not identified by the dogs. dog owner." “ vicious dog” label on walewski said. “ He’s this breed group as dis­ Jessica Kowalewski Jessica Kowalewski their dog licenses - and HOHETOWNLIFE.COM curious to meet new proportionately danger­ notes in her statement to said the township ordi­ they’d like it removed LIKE US ON FACE800K people, but he’s a little ous." local officials that the nance fails to address the when the go fo r renewal. shy fo r the firs t few min­ Moreover, the AVMA AVMA has found the pit root cause o f aggressive utes.” website indicates any bull te rrier "is not dis­ dog behavior, regardless [email protected] According to the violent actions by dogs proportionately more of breed. Breed-neutral 313-222-2238 American Veterinary such as pit bulls are more dangerous than any other language has been adopt­ Twitter: @CantonObserver

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w w . S i g n a t u r e A m i s h . c o m 7 3 4 ' 9 2 7 ' I 1 1 0ww CANTON CRIME WATCH Child neglect didn’t know what had happened, the report said. A 28-year-old Canton Police could detect the woman was cited fo r child odor of intoxicants and neglect and police report­ reported the woman’s eyes ed her to Child Protective were bloodshot and glassy. Services after receiving She told police she had a reports involving her son couple o f glasses o f wine and daughter, ages 3. earlier in Livonia, though Police went to Trails a blood-alcohol test re­ Court, southwest o f Joy vealed she was over twice New Canton police Sgts. Michael Kennedy, Gregory DeGrand and Dale Waltz are sworn their new positions and Sheldon roads, after a the legal lim it. by township Clerk Terry Bennett canton passerby reporting seeing the boy riding his bike in a V io le n t th re a ts street while wearing no A retail fraud suspect pants or underwear, a fleeing the Kohl’s store'on Canton cops earn sergeant rank police report said. Neither Michigan Avenue threat­ the boy nor the girl was ened an employee w ith a the greatest police department in trative assignments and special wearing shoes in cold, hammer and ordered him the state of Michigan - there’s no projects under the leadership of Nov. 30 temperatures, the to back off during an in­ doubt about that,” Supervisor their assigned shift commanders. report said. cident that happened Phil LaJoy said, presenting the Township 11015166 John Antho­ The police report de­ about 4:45 p.m. Nov. 27, a Three seasoned Canton police police report said. officers have earned the rank of three sergeants w ith their new ny, during last week's ceremony, scribed the children’s faces and feet as red from The female suspect and sergeant in the latest round of badges. welcomed the sergeants to then- the cold. The passerby another woman fled the department promotions. DeGrand, Kennedy and Waltz new positions in what he called a were sworn in for their new du­ premier police department. took the children into her scene following accusa­ Sgts. Gregory DeGrand and tions they went into fitting ties by Canton Township Clerk "There’s never a shortage of car to warm up until offi­ Michael Kennedy, 12-year de­ rooms, concealed mer­ partment veterans, and Dale Terry Bennett. great personnel,” Anthony said, cers arrived. Police went to the mother’s apartment chandise and le ft the store Waltz, with 14 years of service, In their new positions, LaJoy “ and I congratulate every one of and found her sleeping, without paying. received their new badges dur­ said, they w ill serve as platoon you.” supervisors providing leader­ though the door to her The employee tried to ing a ceremony in front of the detain the women, who Canton Tbwnship Board of TVust- ship, training and direction to [email protected] apartment was open. road patrol officers. They also 313-222-2238 The mother told police ignored him and fled to a Ford Explorer before “ Obviously they are part of w ill be responsible fo r adminis­ Twitter: @CantonObserver she and the children had been sick and that all of driving off, the police them had laid down to report said. One o f the take a nap. But police women, however, dropped PLYMOUTH CRIME WATCH indicated the children the purse she had contain­ ing stolen merchandise, the purse, the report said. There remove the packaging from a hadn’t been bathed in W itness fo ils th ie f allowing Kohl’s to retrieve was nothing missing from it. bottle o f cologne, then conceal days, what clothes they had on were d irty and the A thief grabbed a Plymouth Police said the man who inter­ the bottle in a jacket pocket. The vened was a 44-year-old town­ man then went to a cashier with apartment was in dis­ woman’s purse as she grocery array. The report said shopped one day last month, but ship resident. another bottle o f cologne, but complained that it was too ex­ debris was scattered dropped it when a witness began Police said the incident was Fraud a tte m p t captured on a Kroger security pensive and left the store with­ across the fam ily room, chasing him. A 73-year-old woman video, but that they could not out it, police said. d irty dishes were stacked The incident occurred around on the counter and sink who lives in Stoneybrooke 4 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Kroger on immediately get access to it. The The report said the suspect’s pistol was a .45-caliber semiauto­ and a cat litte r box hadn’t Apartments, near Joy Ann Arbor Road at Sheldon, victim told police that if a sus­ Road and 1-275, notified pect is caught, she does not want matic with 13 rounds in the clip. been cleaned. according to a Plymouth Tbwn­ police Nov. 26 to report to press charges. ship Police Department report. $50,000 trailer gone Drunken crash someone had tried for No one was hurt. Police arrested a 61- several days to open ac­ The victim told police she had S h o p lifte r w ith gun A 53-foot semi trailer valued at $50,000 was reported stolen year-old woman fo r driv­ counts in her name with left her purse in a shopping cart A 47-year-old Oak Park was Chase Bank, Sprint, arrested on the afternoon of Nov. Nov. 22 from a Penske truck ing while impaired after in the meat and cheese depart­ AT&T, Discover and Cap­ 23 in the shoplifting of a $54.99 rental fa cility on Eckles north of she drove her Ford F-150 ment and walked away from it into a ditch on the north ital One. briefly, but turned back when bottle o f cologne from the Km art Plymouth Road. side of Ford Road near She learned of the at­ she heard a noise. She saw a on Ann Arbor Road at Haggerty. The trailer had been taken from the lot between 6 p.m. Nov. 1-275, a police report said. tempts when credit agen­ young man with the purse walk­ A police report said the sus­ cies began calling her. She pect was carrying a loaded pistol 10 and 9 a.m. the next day, the Police received a tip ing quickly away, she said. said none of the tries at and two pocketknives, but sur­ complainant told police. about 10 p.m. Nov. 27 from The woman yelled, “ He has identity theft had succeed­ rendered the weapons after The trailer was described as a a passerby who saw the m y purse!” and a male bystander ed, but she wanted to re­ being confronted by a Km art Great Dane model, solid white vehicle in the ditch near began chasing the thief, the re­ port the incidents to po- loss-prevention employee. Police with no markings and an Indiana the southbound exit ramp. port said. The woman, who was still The thief dropped the purse secured the weapons. license plate. The loss-prevention officer in the vehicle, told police and fled the store and the man she was not injured, but who was chasing him picked up told police he had seen the man - By Matt Jachman \fm ity the future of awesome"

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Flemming now Wednesday, Dec. 25, up his junk food and weighs 279 pounds and Tbesday, Dec. 31 or unhealthy lifestyle. last week walked the Wednesday, Jan. 1. There At his heaviest, Flem­ TUrkey TUot in Canton. It w ill be no delay in pickup ming said, he weighed took him about 48 min­ Monday, Dec. 23, and some 625 pounds. utes because it was cold Monday, Dec. 30, but if a And still, it took the and icy. resident’s collection day kind o f anger and chas­ But he finished. is TUesday, Wednesday or tising only a friend could “ I never imagined Thursday during the get away w ith to finally him being able to do that holiday week, that col­ wake him up. That w ith the amount of lection w ill be delayed by friend, Jackie Eastham weight he had to lose,” two days both weeks. o f London, is dealing Mary Flemming said. The weeks of Dec. 23 with her own health “ But he accomplished and Dec. 30, CWR w ill be issues - though she’s fit that and now is anxious picking up Monday, and eats well, she suf­ to do even more. He tells Thursday, Friday and fers from muscular us he wants to run a Saturday. CWR w ill re­ dystrophy - but still took marathon and, after sume its regular pickup the time to talk to Flem­ seeing what he has done schedule Monday, Jan. 6. ming about his own so far, I'm certain he will CWR w ill offer curb- health. do it." side pickup of natural Finally Eastham, Flemming is looking Christmas trees Jan. 2-8. talking to him via Face- forward to an upcoming Trees should.be at the book and Skype and Brian Flemming of Canton went from a 60-inch 10K he’s planning on curb by 6:30 a.m. on the other social media from doing. First, though, he’s regular trash day with all her home in England, alive and she sees me ing laps around his until he started asking us looking forward to a tree stands, lights, orna­ convinced him he was throwing it away. That neighborhood in the to get certain items from holiday trip to London to ments and any other headed toward a tragic was the day I decided to Cherry Hill/Lotz area, the grocery store.” finally meet Eastham, decorative material re­ ending. make some changes.” building up to five miles He borrowed his fa­ face to face. moved. Afte r Jan. 8, "She's never had to A t 625 pounds, the a day. A t the same tim e ,. ther's bike, but found " I owe so much of this trees w ill no longer be deal with th a t.... She has changes had to come he changed his diet, that getting out on it was to Jackie. She’s been a accepted at the curb. muscular dystrophy to slowly. The firs t thing cutting out red meat and d ifficu lt - “It was tough huge part of my life," he A ll refuse, recycling deal with. She’s fit, she Flemming, 31, did was to lim iting his sugar intake. at firs t getting over the said. “ She got me to ap­ and yard waste must be cycles to work every start jogging in place. His parents, Tom and anxiety, people would be preciate life a little placed at the curb by 6:30 day. She’s been dealing He'd get up a little earli­ Mary, had no real idea looking at me,” he said - more. She made me real­ am to ensure pickup. w ith this and then she er and go for five min­ what he was doing. but he forced himself to ize I was throwing my CWR w ill not pick up sees me living an un­ utes. It was only five “ He didn’t tell us get out and ride, adding a life away, that I had a lot refuse or recycling that healthy lifestyle," Flem­ minutes, but he did it about it at first,” Mary little distance each time. more to live for.” is placed past the side­ ming said. " It made her every day. “ The consis­ Flemming said. “ He Eventually, he in­ walk on private property. angry. Nobody had ever tency was.the important didn't often eat meals corporated it into his [email protected] A ll recycling must be reacted to me that way. thing," he said. with us, so we didn’t commute to work (he 313-222-8899 placed separate from She’s fighting to stay He graduated to walk­ know what he was doing works fo r the Better Twitter: @bkadrich refuse on the opposite side of your driveway. For questions or more information on solid waste collection, visit www.canton-mi.org or “Why All the Household Dust?” call CWR at 734-397-5801.

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Fabulous Personal When the Plymouth Whalers host the Guelph Care Assistance Storm at 7:05 p.m. Sat­ urday at Compuware A v a ila b le Arena, they’ll be asking fans to bring a fu rry little friend along to help support a great cause. Saturday is the Whal­ ers’ 14th annual Teddy A few of Chuck Gaidica's Cuddle Alert Bears watch the Bear Toss. For those new Whalers practice. to the Teddy Bear Tbss, THE b o o k of the firs t tim e the Whal­ Cooling & Electrical, Inc., Gaidica’s Cuddle Alert Bears fo r just $5 to throw (HOUMV) ers score, fans are en­ to try to top last season’s couraged to throw their Teddy Bear Toss. on the ice. They also have E Boo stuffed animals onto the “We’re always very the option to bring a new k K ME ice. Once the stuffed excited and a little anx­ stuffed animal to the with tour of animals are collected, ious to see the firs t Whal­ game. Plymouth Community ers goal," said Dawn Saturday’s game is The Village ‘'"Nui-, of Westland United Way w ill find Frey, senior vice presi­ also Plymouth's 11th an­ great homes fo r the com­ dent o f advertising for nual Salute to Heroes forting toys. Family Heating, Cooling Night. Veterans and cur­ Last season, Plymouth & Electrical, Inc. "But rent armed forces mem­ le ft wing M att Mistele when the stuffed animals bers w ill receive a com­ scored at U:21 o f the first come raining down, plimentary ticket (with T he Village o f period to trigger the rain there’s nothing but ID), while family mem­ o f stuffed animals out of smiles in the building. bers can purchase tickets the crowd and onto the Everyone involved is fo r $10. STj W e s tla n d i ice surface. contributing something Tickets are available A SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY A fter the Whalers' to make Saturday a spe­ online at http://www.ply- 6 I most successful Tteddy cial night. I t’s all about mouthwhalers.com, or l*rh A Mission ol Presbyterian Villages ol Michigan Bear Tbss last season, the right stu ff - good call the Plymouth Whal­ i i Plymouth is enlisting the people contributing to a ers box office at 734-453- For more information call help o f Chuck Gaidica great cause." 8400. M ilita ry and their I . 734.728.5222 from WDIV-TV (Channel When fans arrive at families are encouraged 4) and local corporate the game, they’ll be in­ to call the box office 1 & www.pvm.org 11=1 sponsor Family Heating vited to purchase one of early fo r tickets. H»EAL^raciiM m AT BILL AND ROD'S APPLIANCES AND MATTRESSES

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Blackwell opens Quick Lane Zoro's Christmas Lights specializes in outside decorations for residential and commercial properties. Blackwell Ford an­ hours, Blackwell o ffi­ Friday; 7:30 a.m. to 7 nounced the opening of cials said the new Quick p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. its brand new Quick Lane “ makes your oil to 4 p.m. Saturday. Zero’s Christmas Lights Lane o f Plymouth. change experience more Quick Lane o f Ply­ The new location of than easy." mouth and Blackwell Quick Lane in Plymouth Blackwell Ford's Ford are located at 41001 services all makes and Quick Lane o f Ply­ Plymouth Road. does thedecorating for you models promptly, to get mouth’s hours are 7:30 V isit www.QuickLane- drivers on their way. a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday; ofPlymouth.com for Martin Zoro of Livo­ W ith convenient early 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. l\ies- complete details. nia, owner of Zoro’s morning and Saturday day, Wednesday and Christmas Lights, which specializes in Christmas ddcor for residential and commercial proper­ PLYMOUTH-CANTON BUSINESS BRIEFS ties, started his business in 2004. C o m m u n ity He has six employees b rea kfa st and three home-based offices, including one in The Plymouth Com­ Livonia. munity Chamber of Com­ He answered the merce hosts its annual following questions Economic Forecast about his business: This Livonia home is ready for Christmas. Breakfast 7:30-9 a.m. Tell us about your Wednesday, Deb. 11, at business, including the the Hilton Garden Inn on types o f services and/ store our customers' owner? Sheldon Road. or products you fea­ lights so they don’t wor­ A lady wanted Christ­ Keynote speakers w ill ture. ry about it. mas lights. She was be B ill Lawton, president - We specialize in out­ How did you first getting a divorce. I gave o f Community Financial, side decorations for decide to open your her the bill. She added a and state Rep. Ku rt U.S. Sen. Carl Levin of Michigan (fifth from right) joins the residential and commer­ ow n business? $250 tip because her Heise. Tognum America executive team in front of the Series 8000 cial as well. We also do I wanted to be d iffer­ ex-husband was paying Lawton w ill provide naval defense engine during a visit Nov. 26 to MTU's power washing and ent. I wanted to own my the bill. an overview of where the Canton-based Product Training Center. At this center, MTU, gutter cleaning. own company. economy is likely headed a leading producer of diesel engines and propulsion What makes your Do you have a funny Zoro's Christmas Lights can be next year and how to take systems, offers premier training for operators and other business unique? tidbit or story to share reached 24 hours a day, seven advantage o f future service personnel in North and Latin America. M y customer service, w ith our readers about days a week, at 248-408-6393 trends. Heise w ill pro­ my prices, my company your experience so far vide a perspective on more information. unwrapped toy in the storage, meaning we as a small business potential state legislation collection bin. Those who that w ill affect busi­ N e w bistro would rather support nesses and a preview of The Post Local Bistro Tbys fo r Tots financially the 2014 election. Next w ill soon makes it debut can do so by visiting year, chamber officials in downtown Plymouth www.toysfortots.org. For said, one of the biggest on Penniman Avenue. more information on issues fo r business w ill The state of Michigan store locations and hours, Macy's Optical be a ballot proposal to recently approved the please visit www.victory- eliminate personal prop­ liquor license transfer lane.net or call 734-667- erty tax and provide and the new owners w ill 4304. replacement revenue for soon be making some Victory Lane Quick local governments. renovations before open­ Oil Change is located at There w ill also be a ing in the form er Rock 903 Ann Arbor Road in short preview of the 2014 Bar location. Plymouth. Plymouth Winter Fest, set fo r Jan. 10-12. There Toys f o r Tots Goodfellows is a new producer fo r the » Coldwell Banker p artn ers show and renewed focus Weir Manuel announce Showroom of Ele­ on creating high-quality its annual Toys fo r Tots gance, a fine jewelry ice sculptures. collection drive has be­ store located at 6018 5 0 To RSVP, email te- gun. Each of the 16 Cold- Canton Center Road, is [email protected] or well Banker Weir Manuel joining w ith the Canton call 734-453-1540 by Dec. offices, including the Goodfellows to host a with com plete pair purchase 16. Cost is $12. Plymouth-Canton branch, canned food drive for w ill be a local toy drop­ Canton families this holi­ Red R yder o ff location. day season. Through Visitors can celebrate The Plymouth/Canton Dec. 11, guests who visit • f r a m e s the holidays at the Ply­ branch is located at 177 Showroom of Elegance mouth Historical Mu­ N. Main in Plymouth. and donate either a $10 seum w ith the new exhib­ Call 888-819-0691. non-perishable food item • l e n s e s it “ A Red Ryder Christ­ The U. S. Marine or a $10 monetary dona­ mas Story.” The exhibit Corps Reserve Tbys for tion receive one of three is based on the Christmas Tots Program collects free gifts. The free gifts • lens options movie, A Christmas Sto­ hew, unwrapped toys with $10 donation are ry, as well as the original during November and sterling silver ball ear­ story by Jean Shepherd December each year and rings, sterling silver from which the movie is distributes these toys as hoop earrings or a $25 OFFER INCLUDES: based. Christmas gifts to less gift card for a repair The museum w ill be fortunate children within service. These gifts are • SolarActiv Lenses filled w ith vignettes of the community. available while supplies scenes from the movie, Coldwell Banker Weir last. • No-Line Bifocals including the infamous Manuel has a long histo­ "Being a partner once leg lamp and Flick’s ry of being involved with again fo r this important • Non-Glare C o ating tongue getting stuck to this program and as the cause is so incredibly the lamp pole. The movie company grows through important to the Show­ • HD Lenses and stories are nostalgic the years, it is able to room staff and the pa­ o f the late depression era provide more physical trons who make the drive and early years o f World locations as official drop­ possible," said Linda War II, which the exhibit o ff sites. Robin, owner o f Show­ Our doctor or yours - we fill all prescriptions. seeks to capture by in­ » Victory Lane Quick room of Elegance. “Past Convenient eye examt appointments available. corporating items from Oil Change o f Plymouth years have been success­ We accept most vision care plans. the time period. is supporting the local ful, but we are hoping to Since Red Ryder BB Tbys for Tbts chapter this always top our previous USE YOUR VISION CARE OR FLEX SPENDING BY DECEMBER 31 ST. guns were originally sold holiday season. Dona­ level o f donations col­ by Daisy Manufacturing tions w ill be accepted lected.” Co. o f Plymouth, the until Dec. 18, when all The Canton Good­ Westland, 734-458-5588 • Oakland, 248-597-2956 story of Ralphie’s quest w ill be collected. Victory fellows was formed in Lakeside, 586-566-2766 • Twelve Oaks, 248-344-6994 for this particular BB Lane has consistently the 1940s by Edward gun is significant to Ply­ been a supporter of local Hauk and Robert Wal- mouth's history. "A Red organizations that help decker, Canton residents. Ryder Christmas Story” strengthen the communi­ To learn about volunteer the m agic of * runs through Jan. 19. ty- opportunities with the ★ Also, Santa Claus w ill As a part of the pro­ local charitable organiza­ be present at the mu­ gram, Tbys for Tbts col­ tion, contact the Canton seum fo r visiting chil­ lects new, unwrapped Goodfellows at canton- m a c y s dren every Saturday toys during the months [email protected] before Christmas. Ad­ of November and De­ Questions about the / c o m mission is $5 fo r adults cember in collection bins food drive can be direct­ and $2 fo r students 6-17. throughout the communi­ ed to the Showroom staff The Plymouth Historical ty. Around Christmas, the at 734-207-1906. Regular Museum is located at 155 toys are then delivered to store hours are from 9:30 REG. PRICES ARE OFFERING PRICES. AND SAVINGS MAY NOT BE BASED ON ACTUAL SALES. 'ExtludM Sunvjtiom ar S. Main Street, one block local children. a.m. to 6 p.m. Tbesday sel«l designer brands. ’Eye exams performed by Independeni slate licensed Doctors of Optometry. Cannot be comt north of downtown Ply­ Anyone wishing to through Friday and from with any other offer, vision care plan, package pricing or prior orders. Sale ends January 1.2014. mouth. Visit its website support Victory Lane can 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat- or call 734-455-8940 for stop ill and drop o ff an For the location nearest you, call 1-888-889-EYES Our fundamental purposes are to enhance A12 (C) the lives of our readers, nurture the THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2013 hometowns we serve and contribute OBSERVER & ECCENTRIC MEDIA to the business success of our customers. HOMETOWNLIFE.COM OPINION STEADY DIET Results show food service continues to be solid program Gleaners backpack program, Hennessey and her staff — Remember when the Ply- building some 49 food bags mouth-Canton Board of Edu­ whom she lavishly credits ev­ weekly. They also partnered cation made the decision sev­ ery chance she gets for the with local business to give eral years ago to cut ties with program’s success — have im­ families food baskets and tu r­ proved the program in nearly longtime food service contrac­ keys, plus started the fu ll food to r Sodexho and bring the op­ every way. The food is better, service program at Stark­ eration in-house? it’s more nutritious, it’s served weather at Fiegel. Remember how there was a more efficiently and more kids Perhaps the true measure lot o f loud wailing and gnash­ are eating it. e P i of the district’s success: The ing of teeth - some o f which Lunch participation in­ kids are digging it. Hennessey was at least initially under­ creased 7 percent last year and her staff are using pro­ standable, since the district and, despite a slight drop in Students are benefiting from a moi these Allen Elementary students ar grams like Jump with J ill and was severing a long-term rela­ breakfast participation other speakers to present the brought on largely by busing their cafeteria. tionship w ith Sodexho - from upside of healthy food habits in issues w ith the district’s move people who thought it would continues its agreement with a way that has students excit­ to all-day kindergarten, over­ School Challenge Bronze never work? Livonia Public Schools to have ed. Food services director all participation is up 1.5 per­ Award in a national initiative spearheaded by First Lady Mi­ Hennessey, who also had expe­ The days when the decision Kristen Hennessey, hired cent. The district, according to to bring the program back in- a report given recently by chelle Obama, to promote rience in Wayne-Westland, run away from Aramark to run the that district’s food services house drew whispers and out­ program in 2009, recently told Hennessey to the school board, healthier school meals, physi­ cal activity and fitness oppor­ program. Hennessey’s staff right criticism are long gone. board members the program served some 1.6 m illion meals tunities and nutrition educa­ w ill also continue to provide Hennessey and her staff have once again spent money on up­ last year. meals to Our Lady of Good worked hard to prove it was How good is the food? tion. dating equipment and still was Counsel School this year. the right decision. able to contribute more than Schools are earning honors Other districts want their services. Plymouth-Canton The staff participated in the It was then and it is now. $290,000 to the general fund. such as the HealthierUS

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"None. My shopping is “A lot. I try to avoid the “ Maybe 10 percent, not a "None. We do not have those electronics in our all done." crowds (in the stores). I lot. I like to see and G inger M arshall love Cyber Monday. touch and feel before I home." Canton M arvin W olak buy, but I’m not a big W ilm a Vasher Canton shopper. I go and get it Wayne • and leave.” The annual Compassionate Friends candlelight vigil, set for 7 p.m. Sunday in Kellogg Park in Edie W ysocki downtown Plymouth, is always an emotional Plymouth

Vigil a LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Take T hanksgiving back have hurt my people. Oh, and presented an inaccurate assess­ make it retroactive to include ment of the research he cites, reinforcing the imperative that In 1863, President Abraham this letter. tremendous Lincoln gave the American peo­ Then, make me the firs t - how readers must inform themselves ple the Thanksgiving holiday. In did you put it? - oh yeah, bottom- and come to their own conclu­ 2013, corporate America took the feeder, you persecute, oops, sions. Simply having a Ph.D. does not make one an expert in holiday away. prosecute. Macy’s was the firs t in this Finally, I would like to know all fields nor render one immune source of area when it announced that it who you are trying to protect from personal bias. The central conclusion of the would open its doors at 6 p.m. with this bill? Never mind, I Thanksgiving day. Other retail­ think I'll ask Patrick Colbeck. noted research by Marks (2012 in Social Science Research) is ers followed suit. Km art decided I ’m sure he knows. that the available data on same- support to open up at 8 a.m. Thanks­ James Huddleston Canton sex parenting “ are insufficient giving day. Km art also said it to support a strong generalized would not allow its employees Chances are, even if you haven’t lost a child claim either way." In other time o ff for their Thanksgiving Fox in hen house suddenly, you know someone who has. words, research methodologies dinner. A manager o f a Taco Bell According to published re­ I f you’re looking for a way to support those have a long way to go before the closed Thanksgiving day be­ ports, it appears our Tea Party­ parents - or to just help others facing some­ question of parenting outcomes cause his employees had been ing lawmakers have expanded thing you'd hate to face.- Sunday's Candlelight for different types of families promised the day off. He was their pool o f potential employers Vigil conducted by the Compassionate Friends’ to include the Michigan Oil and can be definitively answered. fired. The research by Regnerus Western Wayne County Chapter would be a I think we should take the Gas Association. (2012 also in Social Science Re­ good way to do it. holiday back. We should all re­ A bill championed by, no sur­ search), also cited by Dr. Julian, The vigil, meant to honor children lost too solve not to shop Thanksgiving prise, Patrick Colbeck would has a variety o f flaws, the most soon, starts at 7 p.m. in Kellogg Park in down­ day. Maybe the sentiment would deprive our poorest northern critical being that it does not town Plymouth. Families w ill gather near spread and retailers w ill get the counties of millions of dollars separate out stable same-sex memory trees specially decorated w ith the message to close Thanksgiving from oil and gas operations. How names of children who have died too soon. w ill the school districts and local families from single instances of The event features poetry readings, songs and let their employees spend a same-sex relationship nor does time w ith their families. governments make up this huge and the reading of names of children (to regis­ Thomas M. Hartnett loss, you ask? it control fo r the host o f other te r your child, call 734-778-0800 or email Canton Why, the same way we are factors that might also impact [email protected]). There are trees expected to in our area: Fire outcomes fo r children of same- bearing ornaments honoring the children and C ensoring th e press? teachers, police officers, fire ­ sex couples such as adoption or age o f adoption. In short, the the event fills Kellogg Park every year. It was with some apprehen­ fighters and other crucial work­ Candles are provided and the lighting of sion that I responded to a knock ers or raise our property taxes. definitions and indicators used them is always an emotional moment. The theo­ on my front door. I t turned out to "People, we have to protect Big have serious flaws. Based on existing research, it retical idea is fo r every chapter in the world to be the UPS driver. The reason Business at all costs” or, at least, hold its vigil at the same time, creating a “cir­ fo r my caution was that I feared that’s the theme song of Colbeck is simply impossible to make the cle of light” to honor the children. the Gestapo would be standing and Co. conclusion that “ most academic For the parents who’ve lost loved ones, it’s a research is showing [same-sex] on my porch. I hope our northern neighbors tremendous show of support, a vast demon- . When the Nazis came to pow­ now see the consequences of parenting to be, on average, stration that they’re not alone, that others face putting the fox in charge of the inferior.” And suggesting that er, the firs t thing they did was such a conclusion has been made the same emotional upheaval. It’s one of the censor the press to stifle the hen house. The fox doesn’t care truly blessed things about The Compassionate opposition and end free speech. whose chicken it eats. is a gross misrepresentation of Friends, providing a network of help as par­ According to an article Nov. James Huddleston the state of the research field, ents, families and friends work through the generally, and of the articles 28 in The Detroit News, a right- Canton grief. wing politician from Troy, John specifically cited by Dr. Julian. For the parents who haven’t lost a child, the It is thus distressing that anyone Pappageorge, has introduced a Consider research event provides an honest “ There, but fo r the b ill in the Senate that sounds like A recent letter from Scott with a college education would grace of God, go I ” moment. Julian, Ph.D., warned that pub­ so blatantly pick and choose it was drafted in 1935 Germany. facts that suit their own partic­ I f you haven’t experienced the emotion, The bill would make a crim inal lished scientific research on Sunday’s a good chance to feel it. out o f anyone who dared to share child outcomes o f same-sex par­ ular argument, especially in a their opinion o f politicians in the ents was not all of the same qual­ letter that is snidely critical of "Letters to the Editor” section of ity and that inappropriate meth­ such actions by others. Regardless of the topic, we our newspapers. odologies could lead to errone­ These Tea Party hacks have ous conclusions. support Dr. Julian’s advice to no shame. Even when a law is His point that it is important carefully consider the best avail­ i n i l h i thrown out by our courts, they to consider author biases and able scientific research, includ­ have accomplished their goals: methodological appropriateness ing the methodology, sampling, fear and intimidation. has wide applicability. Readers representativeness and conclu­ sions, before reaching a conclu­ Observer Well, Mr. Pappageorge, let’s and policy makers must careful­ A GANNETT COMPANY dance. Get your cohorts to make ly consider the best that academ­ sion about a particular issue. We ic research has to offer to sup­ are sorry he did not follow his Brad Kadrich, | Grace Perry, this law, get your “yes man" governor to sign it and give it port stands on such issues par­ own advice. Community Editor Director of Laura Reese, Ph.D. immediate effect, just like all enting outcomes. Susan Rosiek, Advertising Unfortunately, Dr. Julian has Plymouth Executive Editor the other laws you passed that Time to clean up undisclosed money

eeks ago, before inundated by various our political life arguments from those ClassesiBeaintJanuanvtZOm W got interrupted trying to stop fu ll dis­ fo r important things closure of campaign (Thanksgiving, turkey, contributions. football) we were treated Opponents o f open­ to a bombshell from Sec­ H ness said this would vio­ retary of State Ruth “ Michigan’s citizens are late free speech and Johnson. tired of the divisive polit­ expose contributors to Responding to a re­ ical culture in Lansing. retaliation once their quest by the State Bar of M idnight deals, closed names are made known. Michigan to require pub­ door meetings, lobbyists Maybe so. But nobody's Monday, Dec. 9 through lic disclosure of donors and special interest influ­ requiring anyone to Thursday, Dec. 12 who sponsor millions in ence have stood in the make those big contribu­ so-called “ issue ads" in way o f long-term solu­ tions and, if they want to judicial elections, John­ tions. As governor, I w ill put their money where son (a GOP officeholder ensure that government their mouths are, they Monday, Jan. 6 through elected in 2010) proposed is open, fa ir and account­ have a corresponding Thursday, Jan. 9th to issue a new rule out­ able to the citizens by obligation to be account­ lawing anonymous making Michigan a na­ able to the public for spending on all political tional leader in transpar­ their financial expres­ ads, whether or not they ency and ethics.” sion of their political will. Monday, Jan. 6 and actually use words of Wednesday, Jan. 8th express advocacy - vote W h a t w ill House do? H o w to f ix p ro b lem for, vote against and so The question now is: As long as millions of forth. W ill the state House of dollars in dark money That shook up her Representatives — still are sloshing around Republican colleagues, Republican-controlled, Michigan — much of it D.e.v e l oP i N ew« Wp r kt S k i I I s !1 big-time. The very next but by a much narrower from anonymous, out-of- day — after an emergen­ margin — pass this bill? state donors — most cy sudden closed-door And if it does, w ill Sny­ citizens are perfectly k GetfAniEducation!l recess — the Republican- der sign or veto it? justified in figuring that dominated Committee on In a column published the only reason to keep /££ Call Livonia Public Schools Local Government and Nov. 24 in Bridge Maga­ this stuff secret is that 1------Adult & Continuing Education: Elections adopted, with­ zine, Rich Robinson, ex­ something corrupt or out any public discus­ ecutive director of the scandalous is going on. sion, a bill that would gut non-partisan, nonprofit And the only way to fix Johnson’s proposed re­ Michigan Campaign this problem is to require porting requirement. Finance Network, wrote public disclosure fo r all http://www.livoniapublicschools.org The fu ll Senate, more that "The statistical truth campaign contributions. than two-thirds o f whose is that Michigan has The real solution is • Adult High School Completion members are also Repub­ become swamped by very simple: Thke all lican, agreed within less dark money.” lim its o ff any campaign • GED Prep Class than 24 hours — remark­ What is indisputable is contribution of any sort • Adult Basic Education able speed for a normally that we certainly live in — finishing a process the “ deliberative" body. an era when a ton of mon­ U.S. Supreme Court • English as a Second Language Money has long been ey — we simply don’t started in its Citizens Call 734-744-2604 lor more information recognized to be the know how much — that is United decision in Janu­ mother’s m ilk of politics spent on elections comes ary 2010. Distance Learning available tor and it is clear that many without any public dis­ But in return, require qualifying students o f those feeding are un­ closure. And that, in turn, immediate public dis­ willing to be weaned. A opens the door to all closure of all contribu­ - All programs require a $25 registration top state elected Repub­ kinds of citizen skepti­ tions — something the fee a t tim e o f registration lican official gets slapped cism about who in the nation’s highest court - Please do NOT bring children down by an alarmed dark of night is paying also said was perfectly - NO REFUNDS Republican-dominated for all that political cam­ acceptable. Only if we do state Senate. paigning. You don’t have that w ill we clean up the Registration held at: Political reformers to be very sophisticated secret dark money mess are screaming bloody to know they expect that has haunted Michi­ murder. And all eyes are something fo r it. gan politics fo r decades. McKinley School now focused on Gov. Rick Government should do Snyder, whose “vision” its business in the sun­ Phil Power welcomes 9101 Hillcrest St. • Livonia, Ml 48150 statement back when he shine. When this became comments atpp Behind Franklin High School was running in 2010 said: news, we were quickly Qthecenterformichigan GRAND OPENING Family Hair Care

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BOYS BASKETBALL PREVIEW - PART 1 Coaching Trouble with the curve? vacancies The Salem girls track and field team Young Wildcats hoping that tinkers to determine where the pieces to his is looking fo r two lineup puzzle fit. assistant coaches for adjustment period is short That work begins Uiesday, when the the 2014 season. Wildcats host Redford Union (where Soukup Coaches should previously coached at the junior varsity have a background in level). Tip-off w ill be at 7 p.m. sprints, relays, hur­ The fifth-year coach fo r the Wildcats is dles, high jum p or With the 2013-14 boys high school basket­ welcoming back just three players from the long jump. ball season less than a week away, Plymouth 2012-13 team, namely guard Josh Reynolds, I f interested, varsity coach Mike Soukup envisions quite a forward Deji Adebiyi and point guard Ran­ contact the Salem % "learning curve” fo r his squad. dall Aikins. A ll are juniors. Last year, Ply­ athletic department Yet Soukup is hopeful that his young mouth finished 11-12 overall and 4-6 in the at 734-416-7774 or group — there only are three returnees — KLAA South Division. head coach Dave won’t take too long to quickly straighten out “ We w ill rely on these three players tre­ Gerlach at 734-416- that pesky curve. mendously at the beginning of the season as 7708. I f hard work and determination are new players adjust to playing at this level enough, perhaps he’ll find out relatively and the coaching sta ff gets them comfort­ quickly. able in their team roles,” Soukup said. Rocks roll in “ Our group w ill need to defend ferocious­ Reynolds could be an eye-opening talent ly,” Soukup emphasized. “We w ill need to as he looks to rebound from an injury- rebound the ball very well in order to be plagued sophomore season. third period successful early, especially. “ He can drive to score and can shoot it Salem scored four “ The biggest question w ill be how much from the perim eter as well,” Soukup noted. unanswered goals in of a learning curve w ill we have to begin the “ He is a fantastic passer.” the th ird period Sat­ season. With so many new guys playing for Another guard who can create on offense urday to erase a 3-2 the firs t time at this level that w ill be the is Aikins, another key to Plymouth’s chances deficit and earn a 6-3 m illion dollar question.” in the KLAA South. victory over Canton One of just three returnees for Plymouth is A lot of effort w ill be needed because “ He, along with Josh, is a great passer,” at Plymouth Cultural forward Deji Adebiyi (No. 5), shown from a most of the roster w ill be adjusting to the Center. 2012-13 contest, bill FF PHOTOGRAPHER varsity level, largely on the fly as Soukup See WILDCATS, Page B3 The Rocks (1-1) were led by Evan Newell’s two goals BOYS BASKETBALL P REVIEW - PART 1 and two assists. Both of his goals were in the th ird period, when he also assisted on a goal by senior Jack Driscoll. M ix and m atch Other Salem markers were tallied by Noah Saad, Nick Danis and Jason Chiefs lineup in flux as team deals NeweU. with graduations, injury to Williams Tallying three assists was senior Jake Sealy, w ith Saad also tallying an assist to enjoy a two-point Every season, Jimmy Reddy prepares for night. turnover on his Canton varsity boys basket­ Earning the goal- ball roster. keeping win fo r Sa­ But this year there is an added wrinkle as lem was Parker God­ starting guard Greg Williams broke his left frey, who made 16 w rist during the football season and is lost stops. to the team until mid- to late January. Scoring twice for Reddy, entering his fifth season as head Canton (1-2) was coach of the Chiefs, expected a lot this year Connor Wherrett anyway. w ith K u rt Snow also Lost to graduation are five key members registering a goal. of the 2012-13 team that finished 17-7 and "We started o ff won the KLAA South Division, Kensington slow, but picked it up Conference and districts. Leading that as the game went group o f form er players is guard Josh May- along," Salem coach beiry, playing at Division I I I Dominican Ryan Ossenmacher University (near Chicago). said. “ Our power “ I t ’s all hands on deck,” said Reddy, about play was strong adjusting to not having Williams on the again going 3 fo r 5 on floor. “Just like last year, we had Davon the night. We need to Thylor in the conference championship continue working on game against (Westland John) Glenn who our consistency in came o ff the bench and scores the winning order to be compet- basket. “ I t ’s ‘Next man in’ philosophy. You miss The Rocks host some guy, next guy’s got to step up and be Livonia Franklin 8:30 able to do what we’re asking him to do. p.m. Saturday at Hopefully, all 10 can get that done this year.” PCC. R eady to lead TNvo players Reddy w ill lean on during Williams’ absence are 6-6 senior forward Coles shines Tbylor and 6-8 senior forward Jordan Nobles (who recently signed his national letter of . for Ocelots intent with Eastern Michigan University). Terrence Coles “ We’re still figuring it out, we’ve got a put on a monster long way to go,” Reddy said. “ But we’ve got performance and a couple horses. I think Jordan Nobles can was clutch down to do a lot of different things on the basketball the stretch Saturday court. in leading the School­ "Obviously, he can score. He has a great craft College men’s touch around the rim . He can step out and basketball team to shoot a three. But he’s a very good passer, he the Muskegon Com­ can handle the ball and defensively he chal­ m unity College lenges and blocks a lot of shots.” Thanksgiving Clas­ Pretty much ditto fo r Taylor, who like sic title with an 86-84 Nobles is a co-captain (so is Williams, lead­ win over the host ing fo r now from the sidelines). Jayhawks. “ Davon can have an outstanding season, Coles, a 6-foot-4 it just depends on how he approaches it,” forward from Red­ Reddy said. “ Again, he can help us in a lot of ford Thurston, different ways. He can score around the poured in a game- rim , he can step out and knock down a jum ­ high 43 points and per, and he challenges and blocks a lot of grabbed 16 rebounds as the Ocelots im­ See CHIEFS, Page B3 proved to 6-3 overall. Coles scored the game-winning basket GIRLS BASKETBALL OPENING NIGHT on a layup with only 12 seconds le ft after tying the game at 84-aU w ith another Marlins show no mercy in 55-32 rout of Rocks layup w ith 1:23 re­ maining. led by Division I recruit Candice Leather- Muskegon's Jake wood (Liberty University in Virginia) Taylor Anderson’s three- Jones, who scored 11 and 14 points, respec­ point attempt with A rough first quarter proved to be Sa­ tively. Jones also had five rebounds. only one second left lem’s undoing in Tuesday’s 55-32 loss to " I think that’s part of it,” said Thomann, missed the mark and Farmington H ills Mercy in a varsity girls asked about whether opening night jitters Schoolcraft held on basketball opener fo r both teams. impacted some o f his players. “ But the other fo r the win. Mercy broke out to a 7-2 lead midway part is, you got to stick it. When you have an Devonta Riley through the firs t and took a commanding open shot you got to stick it.” chipped in with 11 15-4 advantage into the second frame as the The speedy Marlins forced Salem players points and 12 assists, Rocks struggled w ith their own first-game into rushing shots from around the perim ­ while Terrell Sewell jitters as well as the exceptional opponent eter. But the Rocks also lacked finish on (Canton) chipped in they faced. layups and short jumpers. with 13 rebounds and “ I learned a long time ago that if you “ I thought as we went through the game six assists as the don’t play against quality teams you don’t we got a little b it better,” Thomann said. Ocelots fought back get better," veteran Salem head coach Fred “We’re s till not good enough yet, but we’re from a 45-34 half- Thomann said. “ And we played against a working on getting better. The good news is, time deficit. very, very good, quality team. in two days we’re playing again (7 p.m. Coles, who shot a “ ... I t’s a veteran team, and they have Thursday at home against Aim Arbor Pio­ blistering 19-of-27 very good skill and they finish layups and neer)." from the floor, might they hit threes." Tbp scorers fo r Salem were jun ior guard I have scored 50, but Conversely, Thomann conceded some of Jamyra Wilson (nine points) and senior for- Farmington Hills Mercy's Claire Koehler (No. 20) he struggled at the his players might have become unglued just looks to dribble past Salem's Katie Latack (No. line, going 5-13. a bit against the talented, deep Marlins — See OPENER, Page B3 15) on Tuesday night john kemski | express photo COLLEGE SOFTBALL Salem swimmer signs with GVSU Hanna Warren likes CMU’s . | pitch, signs with Chips

Hanna Warren had opportunities to pitch college softball in Flori­ da, Iowa and North Da­ kota, among other places. But the Canton High School senior decided to stick closer to home, recently signing her NCAA national letter of Salem senior Julia Suriano, captain for the Rocks' varsity girls swimming and diving tc intent w ith Central recently signed her national letter of intent to swim for Grand Valley State University. Michigan University. Seated (from left) are Salem assistant coach Pat Wickering, Suriano, Salem head coach " I am ecstatic to play Chuck Olson and Salem assistant coach Derek Schmidt. Standing are Julia's parents, Rob college softball and am so blessed to be able to Signing to pitch for the Central Michigan University and Nancy Suriano. play at a school like women's softball team is Canton High School senior Central," noted Warren Hanna Warren, pictured with (standing, from left) in an email to the Ob­ co-athletic director Tom Willette and new Chiefs softb; server. “ I am most look­ coach Al White. Chiefs give thanks ing forward to meeting new people in a new achievements. She Among other colleges environment. swung a good bat, too, looking at Warren were “(Also) I am looking w ith a .392 average. Iowa State University, . forward to realizing According to Warren, Eastern Michigan Uni­ what I want to do in my who s till has one more versity, Florida Gulf life and profession." season w ith the Chiefs Coast, North Dakota The Division I Chip- (now coached by Ma­ University, Purdue Uni­ pewas are likely to pen­ donna legend A l White, versity and University cil Warren in either at on hand fo r her signing o f Northern Iowa. pitcher or firs t base. ceremony), a big assist Ultimately, receiving Judging from how to her development in a fu ll softball schol­ she fared in 2013 with the circle goes to play­ arship from Central the Chiefs, CMU pro­ ing softball on travel proved too enticing for cured quite a find. She teams. her. went 13-3-1 with a 1.63 “Through my travel “The key to me want­ earned run average over ball I have played ing to sign my letter of 100-plus innings pitched. against some qf the intent with Central was Warren was named to most talented teams and the coaching staff and academic opportunities The Canton Chiefs junior varsity and varsity hockey teams participated Nov. 23 to collect the all-district and all­ players in the country Thanksgiving food donations to support the Salvation Army Thanksgiving Food Pantry which I believe has that Central offered,” region (and all-Observ- Program. Pictured are Nick Borg, Collin Smith, Tommy Kiddle, Bryan Eastman, Hunter er) teams as well as helped prepare me for Warren stressed. college competition,” Schlampp, Justin Kolbicz, Isaac Salinas, Michael Gaffka, Matt Eastman, Cooper Rice, Jon honorable mention all- Winberry, Christian Flack, Connor Wherrett and Hunter Oatman. state fo r her pitching Warren added. [email protected]

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12 CONVENIENT LOCATIONS www.plymouthpts.com • 6:00am - 7:00pm M-F • Sat am BOYS WRESTLING PREVIEW - PART 1 COMMUNITY-MINDED WHALERS Wildcats will bring ‘Mo’ Teddy Bear Toss on deck for Whalers fans than Youssef this season When the Plymouth Whalers host the Guelph Storm 7 p.m. Saturday at Compuware Arena, they'll be asking fans state tournament. to bring a fu rry little friend along to help support a great The Wildcats w ill go to the cause. mat with three sophomores who Saturday is the Whalers 14th annual Teddy Bear Tbss. When a team features a stud all have a chance to make a big The firs t time the Whalers score in the contest, fans are wrestler such as Plymouth sen­ impact, Guernsey added. encouraged to throw their stuffed animals on to the ice. ior Mohamad Youssef, the temp­ Sterling Schiftar “turned Once the stuffed animals are collected, Plymouth Commu­ tation m ight be to just see how heads at last year’s district tour­ nity United Way w ill find great homes fo r the comforting fa r “Mo" can carry the load. nament with a pair of quality toys. But Wildcats head coach wins. This year as a full-tim e Last season, Plymouth le ft wing M att Mistele scored at Quinn Guernsey won’t fa ll into starter Sterling could turn heads 11:21 of the first period to trigger the rain of stuffed ani­ that trap, not with a roster boast­ all season long." mals out of the crowd and onto the ice surface. ing plenty o f skill, strength and Dwyer collected a couple of A fter the Whalers’ most successful Teddy Bear Toss versatility. key victories fillin g in fo r in­ last season, Plymouth is enlisting the help of WDIV’s O f course, it does start with juries at 112 and should have a Chuck Gaidica and local corporate sponsor Family Heat­ Youssef, who placed seventh in successful season at 130. ing Cooling & Electrical Inc. to try to top last season’s last year's Division 1 state tour­ According to Guernsey, Reed Teddy Bear Toss. nament at 103 pounds. “ was stuck on JV last season and “ We’re always very excited and a little anxious to see "Mo w ill be nioving up to the competed well, placing at every the firs t Whalers goal,” said Dawn Frey, senior vice presi­ 119-pound weight class this year tournament he attended. He dent of advertising fo r Family Heating, Cooling & Electri­ where he has been competing Plymouth's Jon Conn is one of the expects to keep the tradition of cal Inc. “ But when the stuffed animals come raining fo r most of the summer," said team's returnees with experience having the 103 pound weight down, there’s nothing but smiles in the building. Guernsey, adding that Youssef wrestling at the state tournament. class be a strength” fo r the Wild­ “Everyone involved is contributing something to make currently is the No. 2-ranked BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER cats. Saturday a special night. It’s all about the right stu ff — wrestler in his class at 119 ac­ good people contributing to a great cause." cording to Michigan Grappler. and strategize which should Breaking it down When fans arrive at the game, they’ll be invited to pur­ There's plenty o f other rea­ improve overall success,” he Following is how Guernsey chase one of Gaidica’s Cuddle Alert Bears fo r ju st $5 to sons to like the Wildcats, coming continued. expects his lineup to roll out this throw on the ice. They also have the option to bring a new o ff a strong 19-11 record (fifth in In addition to Mohamad Yous­ season: stuffed animal to the game. the KLAA South Division) not to sef, the Wildcats’ lineup includes »103: Sophomore Collin Reed. Saturday’s game is also Plymouth’s 11th annual Salute mention plenty o f notable show­ two state tourney participants in »112: Junior Brandon Harris, to Heroes Night. Veterans and current armed forces ings at tournaments. senior Jon Conn and junior freshman Alan Farmer. members w ill receive a complimentary ticket (with ID), The opening test is Saturday Brandon Harris. »119: Senior Mohamad Yous­ while fam ily members can purchase tickets fo r $10. at the Northville Invitational. “Jon w ill be competing at 140 sef. Tickets are still available at plymouthwhalers.com or Then comes Wednesday’s home and Brandon w ill fill the 112 »125: Sophomore Spencer by calling the Plymouth Whalers box office at 734-453- quad meet (5:30 p.m.) against pound weight class,” Guernsey Schiftar. 8400. M ilita ry and their families are encouraged to call Salem and Belleville. noted. “ Both w ill be looking to »130: Sophomore Dylan the box office early for tickets. Plymouth placed fourth in the improve on their earlier suc­ Dwyer. KLAA, Wayne County, Observ-. cesses and earn spots on the »135: Senior Daniel Ahearn, erland, Yeti Challenge tourna­ podium this year.” sophomore Keegan Fahey. ments and the South Lyon Duals. »140: Senior Jon Conn, fresh­ leijeT m eijer Add to that championship at the W ork t o do man Lucas Harden. Ibdd Schoenheide Challenge and Plymouth also features three »145: Sophomore Sterling a third-place showing at the regional qualifiers from 2012-13 Schiftar. Philip James Memorial Tourna­ in senior Joey Shaver (160), »152: Seniors Sofus Nielson, ment. junior Hussein Youssef (171, up Sam Campbell. Guernsey said the 2013-14 from 145) and senior Sofus Niel­ »160: Senior Joey Shaver. team w ill be better suited for son, who the coach said “has »171: Junior Hussein Yous­ competition in the tough KLAA worked hard this summer and sef, senior Tarek Tamimi. South, with 13 projected starters hopes to improve over last »189: Freshmen Zach Lohr- having wrestled in varsity year’s results.” man, M att Wayne. matches last season. Shaver and the younger Yous­ »> 215: Senior Mario Gutierrez, “ (Our) depth has spread to fill sef enter the season w ith unfin­ sophomore Ronnie Dancer. multiple weight classes, giving ished business, as both fe ll one » 285: Sophomore Michael (us) the ability to get matchups round short of qualifying for the Jordan.

A sign that it wasn’t night fo r Salem was ley, with six. OPENER Salem’s night came mid­ scored by junior forward “ On a positive note the way through the first Haley Rogers, who stole kids hung in there and Continued from Page B1 with Mercy already up the ball and went coast- competed hard in the 11-4. Wilson stole the ball to-coast fo r the layup. second half,” Samulski ward Kelly Whalen (sev­ and moved it down the MARIAN 49, CANTON said. en points). Chipping in floor, but the Rocks 38: In the opener fo r the “The good thing about w ith five each were sen­ failed to cash in. Canton Chiefs on Tues­ these girls is there is no ior guard Kayla Kavulich Soon thereafter, it was day, host Bloomfield quit in them.” and junior forward Shara 15-4 following buckets by H ills Marian went up 16-6 PLYMOUTH 46, DEX­ Long. Jones and senior guard after one quarter and TER 35: New Plymouth M arlins head coach A llie Gorcyca (five never looked back de­ coach Nick Brandon Gary M orris gave his points, five rebounds) on spite 16 points by Paige tallied his first varsity team fu ll marks fo r fol­ a nifty hook shot from Aresco. win TUesday. Leading the lowing the game plan as the paint. Canton trailed 32-17 at Wildcats (143) to the well as could be expected Mercy built the lead to halftime and 40-25 enter­ opening victory at Dex­ for an opener. 26-8 at halftime and en­ ing the fourth. A spate of ter were Shelby Cheston “For the firs t game of joyed a 44-14 edge in the turnovers (25 fo r the (12 points, 10 rebounds), the season I liked the final minute of the third game) cost the Chiefs, Jada Woody (10 points, tempo that we were try­ following a basket by coach Brian Samulski six boards) and Kylie ing to set,” said Morris, Leatherwood. said. Robb (eight points). whose team returns to The Rocks made some In addition to Aresco, “Our experience was Plymouth-Canton Educa­ strides in the final stanza other Canton players who the major factor in this tional Park 7 p.m. Thurs­ against several Mercy played well in the non­ w in," Brandon said. ” ... I day to face Canton. “We reserves, winning the league contest were Ra­ thought all four o f our wanted to try to play fast frame 18-11 to end the chel Winters and Erin seniors led the way and Salem’s Kayla Kavulich (No. 3) gets a jump on Farmington and I thought we were game on a better note. H ull (seven points each). showed the intensity and Hills Mercy's Sierra LaGrande (No. 10) during Tuesda/s able to do that at both One o f the prettiest Leading Canton in re­ focus that it takes to win season opener, iohn kemski | express photo ends o f the floor.” buckets of the entire bounds was Taylor Hun- at this level.”

weren’t with us last year, Opportunities come key members of CHIEFS the rotation, including that has figured it out "Greg did a lot j “ three sophomores that quicker than other guys," Continued from Page B1 sophomore,” he con­ are all going to play Reddy said. "Hopefully tinued. “You’re talking meaningful minutes” in that continues to happen shots around the rim as about someone who’s 6-6 forward Logan Ryan, and he can help us out well.” going to be a four-year 6-4 forward Jalen Coch­ when we start rolling With Williams out of varsity player. As a soph­ ran and 5-11 guard Obi here in December.” the loop fo r 6-8 weeks, omore last year, he Okoli. Still, having lost the the Chiefs w ill feature guarded the best perim­ Ryan is "very skilled, Class o f 2013 (Mayberry, 5-8 senior Chase Win- eter player on the other he can make open threes Scott Gring, Ryan Planey, ningham and 6-0 junior team fo r us. and score around the Adnan Bayz, Matt Jack Zemanski in the “ He did a great job, rim ,” noted Reddy. McKoy) as well as W il­ backcourt. Both are ener­ scored almost 11 points a So is Cochran, who the liams to injury, Reddy getic players who can game, great passer, great coach added is "a little isn’t about to jump to any pass, defend and connect feel fo r the game. All bit raw trying to figure conclusions should it on their open jumpers. those things we’re going out what we’re doing, but take a little while fo r the “ Those guys w ill prob­ to miss. But we got to he can help us with his team to jell. ably be handling the find a way to go without athleticism and his abil­ “ Last year we went 2-5 guard positions starting it.” ity to rebound the ball." to start the year and fo r us,” Reddy noted. “ ... Reddy’s fifth starter Also athletic is Okoli, finished 17-7," he empha­ I t ’ll be kind o f by com­ when the Chiefs open the as are junior guard Ja- sized. “ So it doesn’t al­ mittee (point guard du­ season Diesday at Ann Juan Sturdivant and ways happen at the snap ties). The good thing is Arbor Pioneer probably senior forward Jamal of the fingers at the be­ they can both handle the w ill be 6-4 senior forward Dixon who round out the ginning of the season. baU. Shaine Keyandwy. roster. “ It’s figuring out each “ Jordan Nobles can “ Our biggest strength other, it’s figuring out bring the ball fo r us, and is that we’re ta ll and long Time to jell how hard you have to even Davon Taylor, fo r a and Kewandwy is long, Reddy said Dixon is w ork and what we're big guy can bring the ball too," Reddy said. “So intriguing. The football trying to do defensively. for us.” we've got some length, and track star is playing Just trying to have that Reddy, meanwhile, we’ve got some height basketball fo r the first championship mentality, understands the team is and we’re going to use time since his sophomore sometimes it takes long- starting the season with­ that to our advantage." Guard Greg Williams (No. 22) is expected to be sidelined out a major contributor Others have the oppor­ until mid-to-late January because of a broken w in Williams. tunity to step in and be­ [email protected] BILL BRESLER | S FF PHOTOGRAPHER

tion on the defensive end," the forward Kevin Justice, al­ are new to this level.” ability to strike from the out­ WILDCATS coach noted. "He does a nice though he’ll be pushed by ju ­ He described Schumaker as side as well as get to the bas­ job guarding the other teams nior forward Cameron An- "a great glue buy fo r us, he w ill ket,” Soukup noted. Continued from Page B1 best big man. He also is chair­ be counted on fo r lots o f hustle When the Wildcats need a man of the boards for the Soukup said Justice “ w ill plays that can change games, jo lt o f offense, Soukup might Soukup said. "He is great at provide scoring, rebounding especially fo r a young team.” turn to juniors Khalil Newell getting to the basket and has "He has developed into a and toughness fo r us." Challenging Aikins and or Caden Farrugia. really developed into a consis­ better offensive player in the Strong options up front are Reynolds for minutes on the “ Both hit from long range tent long-range shooter.” last year adding some range on junior Xavier Gardner, seniors perimeter w ill be sophomores and w ill be needed to score Meanwhile, Adebiyi will his jum p shot.” Abdullah Absulah and senior Chris Walls and Brent Davis, from beyond the arc," he said. need to be a sturdy two-way Jon Schumaker. both intriguing for their abil­ player if the Wildcats are to In th e m ix According to the coach, ities to play inside or out. tsmithQhometonnlife.com have success. One of the varsity new­ Gardner and Absulah "are “Walls and Davis are tre­ “ D eji Adebiyi is our founda­ comers likely to start is junior tremendous athletes, but both mendous athletes with the All-area spikers net sparkling results FIRST TEAM in her all-around game Katie Tomasic, Sr. OH, and was the one we Liv. Stevenson: The hoped to be at the service 6-foot-l outside hitter, line when the game was who has signed with on the line." Miami of Ohio, made Hannah Staples, Sr. first-team Class A all- OH, Westland Glenn: state honors fo r the state Jenna Ayanna The two-time all-KLAA quarterfinalists. Reinhold Buckley and all-region player Tomasic also made ’ lymouth Mercy Mercy Clarenceville showed her versatility all-KLAA, all-district and fo r the Class A district all-region honors, as well champions by ending the as being a four-time aca­ year with a total of 262 demic all-state selection. kills, 403 digs, 92 assists, She finished with a 51 blocks and 422 perfect school-record 658 kills to passes. go along w ith 103 blocks “ Hannah is a natural and 363 toted digs. libero, but is capable of “ Katie has held up to Abigail Lexu Haylee playing all positions as all the challenges I have Whitehead Medina Weber demonstrated this year,” given her to be one o f the Stevenson Huron PlymouthLutheran Glenn coach Krista De- standout players in the Valley Poy said of the academic conference, region and all-stater. “We were state,” Stevenson coach mates to a very high plagued by injuries this Kelly Graham said. “ She standard. She wants to year and Hannah stepped has the capacity to be a make everyone around up and filled the void total team player, help her better and she wants playing outside, right- the younger girls out and to win no matter what.” side, middle, setter and is an amazing on-and-off Leah Refenes, Sr. libero while still manag­ the court leader. She is OH-Setter, Luth. West­ ing to lead the team in the type of kid you would land: The senior outside stats and keep them fo­ want to be able to have hitter and setter finished cused. just one o f in your career. Coach ofFarmington with a team-best 338 kills Michelle Begovic, Sr. She has been one o f those and 312 assists go along MH, Farmington: Begov­ kids. I am very thankful w ith 181 digs. ic was a three-year start­ that I have had the oppor­ which meant very few She has tru ly contributed Refenes, an all-MIAC er in the front row for tunity to have such an Haylee Weber, Sr. libero, Plymouth errors by Jenna, which and helped our team gain selection, also served at the Falcons, who were amazing player be a play­ indicates she is a go-to the success we have had an 87.3 percent clip with OAA White Division er of mine these past SECOND TEAM player. I think her final in her career her at Ste­ 70 aces. co-champions this year. Chebea Janice, Sr. Setter, Canton season at Mercy was her venson.” “Leah eptomized what The 6-foot middle had 183 four years." Emily Burkman. Sr. OH. Plymouth Sasha Cucuz, Sr. OH, Shanleigh Conlan, Jr. Setter, Mercy best season.” Abigail Whitehead, it meant to be a leader,” kills but did much more Canton: One of the pow­ Kayla March, Soph. OH, Udyvrood Ayanna Buckley, Sr. Sr. OH, Liv. Stevenson: Lutheran Westland coach fo r her team. She was an Megan Damico. Sr. OS, Uv. Churchill erhouses up front for Meghan Hurley, Sr. OH, N Farm. MH, Liv. Clarenceville: The three-year varsity Kevin Wade said. “ She all-round player who also KLAA South Division THIRD TEAM The 6-foot senior middle player, headed to Siena helped shaped an mold had 249 digs, 52 aces and lavondr. Covington. Sr, MH, Harrison champion Canton was the Taylor Suurmeyer, Jr. OH, Farmington and outside hitter, bound Heights University, had a our team and get them to 142 perfect serve-receive 6-1 senior Cucuz, who less Ganich, Soph. OH, Salem fo r Ferris State, was a total of 252 kills, 100 perform to their best by passes. Madison Oesl Jr. OH. H.V.luth. four-year varsity per­ blocks and 212 digs as showing that in her heart Begovic was either registered 268 kills and Kennedy Gossett Sr. Libero. Gar. City 41 solo blocks. Danielle Robbins, Sr. OH. Wayne form er who is a two-time she made all-region, and and emotion on the court. firs t or second in every Cucuz, a lefthanded FOURTH TEAM team MVP, all-region and honorable mention all- She made everybody major statistical cate­ Jessica Rieckhoft Sr. OH. F.H, Mercy hitter who recently Lauren Schomaek, Jr. OH, Canton Class B third-team all- KLAA. better and her drive and gory fo r Farmington. signed to play Division I Shayla Smalls, St Setter. Plymouth state honoree. The scholar-athlete determination was sec­ Over the past two sea­ Ariana Gregory, Sr. OH, Red. Thurston sons, She had 360 kills, volleyball at the Univer­ Kelly Newton, Jr. Ubero, Liv. Franklin Buckley finished with and academic all-region ond to none, and it was a sity of New Hampshire, Anyn Dochenett Jr. DS. Stevenson 338 total kills and 124 honoree was one o f big true joy coaching her.” 513 digs, 91 blocks, 122 blocks, along with 183 reasons why the Spartans Mackenzie Hamill, Sr. aces and 240 perfect also chipped in w ith 79 Rachael Fuller. Sr. OH, Ply. Christian defensive digs as she Allison Lynn, Soph. OH. Garden City digs (second on the won 41 matches, along OH, Liv. Churchill: The helped the Chiefs build a Val Emat Jr. Libero, Westland Glenn team). w ith Class A district and four-year varsity per­ Lauren Fallu. Jr. Libero, liv. Churchill 31-13-1 record. Julia Yancy, Sr. Libero. luth. Westland “ Ayanna is an all- regional titles. form er and senior cap­ our senior captains and a Her efforts earned Christa Greenwood, Sr. MH, Mercy around player,” Clar­ “Abby has been a part tain was adept at playing player the rest o f the her selection to the all- enceville coach Wendy o f the success we have either middle or outside team leaned on in big KLAA firs t team. Merschman said. “ Her had in her three years as hitter. games,” coach Mike “ Sasha has and will back row play is as good a varsity athlete,” Gra­ Hamill finished with a Scott said. “Michelle is a continue to be an inspira­ as her front row play. ham said. “ On the court team-best 309 total kills, hard worker who played tion to the younger kids Most teams thought she is a true competitor." while adding 46 blocks, six rotations fo r us. in our program,” coach about serving to her, but Lexus Medina, Sr. OH, including 16 solo. “ She was thrown into Steve Johnson said. “ I soon found out she was Huron Valley Lutheran: “ As a coach, I saw her multiple positions in the have enjoyed coaching up fo r the challenge is The senior recorded 260 transform about halfway front row all season and her the past several one of the best passers kills, 30 solo blocks and through the season never once complained years, and appreciate her one our team. H er elbows 100 digs in 73 sets fo r the where she played with about her role. She’s a abilities on the court." easily go over the net and district champion confidence and passion,” sweet girl whom I would Olivia Beyer, Jr. MB, she can be very intim i­ Hawks. Churchill’s Anna Gatt welcome back in the gym Plymouth: The junior, in dating. The 5-foot-10 Medina said. "Mackenzie was a anytime.” her third season with the Jadyn Ruffolo Kelli McDonald, “ She has grown so made both all-MIAC and go-to player during the COACH OF YEAR Plymouth varsity, con­ much as a volleyball all-region honors, along Kelly Graham, Liv. tinued to add to her spar­ player and continues to with second-team Class Jessica Austin, Sr. OH, Stevenson: The 20th- kling legacy. get better every time she D all-state. Harrison: Austin had a year coach guided the Already verbally com­ steps on the court, which “Lexi is a very phys­ big senior year fo r the Spartans to a 41-13-2 mitted to play at Louisi­ is amazing to see. Ayan­ ically gifted athlete,” Hawks, helping them win overall record and their a share o f the OAA White second Class A regional ana State University, the Wagner John <_._ ..... na has no lim its and I HVL coach Mike Dest all-KLAA first teamer Wayne: Deja Tamlin, Paige Chalmers: have no doubt she’ll excel said. “ She is one of the Division championship. A title in three years before Huron Valley Lutlieran: Dayna powerful presence at the losing to Temperance dominated across the Schroedet Ann St John; Lutheran at the highet level.” top 10 outside hitter at board fo r the 28-15-2 Madison Kielty, Sr. any high school level in outside hitter position, Bedford in a five-set Morrison; Canton: Haley Diedrick. Libero, Canton: With a the state. I t looks like she had more than 200 quarterfinal battle. Wildcats w ith 420 kills, Courtney Kurkie; Plymouth: Danieila 95 solo blocks, 338 digs m ix of senior savvy and she’ll be playing at a kills with a .475 percent­ “This season has been and 34 aces. Whalen; Ply. Christian: Callie never-say-die aggressive­ Division I school next age and 50 blocks. Austin one o f many challenges Beyer made just nine ness, Kielty sparked was an all-round player fo r these girls,” said errors in 179 receptions plenty of Canton’s con­ Jen Malcolm, Sr. MH- and a leader in aces and Graham,an Indiana Uni­ and was successful in siderable success in 2013. Setter, Ply. Christian: digs, too. versity grad and former 90.3 percent of her get so many of them. I ’ve The first-team all- Whether hammering “ She was our domi­ All-America high school serves. been very, very fortu­ KLAA selection chalked home points or expertly nant outside hitter,” hurdler from Westland “ Olivia has been our nate; I ’ve had quite a few, up 660 digs and on serve setting up teammates in coach Michael Love said. John Glenn. “ They never go-to player all year including her sister receive made only 40 the front row, Malcolm “She was the go-to player gave up and I think going long,” coach Sarah Maro- (Lindsey) and Maddy errors in 439 chances. was a complete team when we needed it the into the end of the season dy said. “ She was our Doyle. I put Jenna in that She also was stellar from leader who played a key most. She was a senior they truly believed in offensive and blocking category, too. the service stripe, w ith a role in Plymouth Chris­ captain and everybody themselves and knew leader in the front row “She does everything. success rate of 92 per­ tian Academy's postsea­ looked up to her as some­ they were a very good and a reliable defensive She can be an outside cent along with 45 aces. son run to the Class D body to look fo r when team. I can’t remember presence fo r us in the hitter, and she can set regional finals. everyone else was all the times they fought back. when we need her to do model o f what the sport The senior, in her down.” back and turned things “Her team-first atti­ that. Jenna has had a o f volleyball encom­ second year as PCA cap­ Haylee Weber, Sr. around." tude, work ethic and defensive role on our passes,” Johnson said. tain and fourth season on Libero, Plym outh: Ply­ After finishing third positive leadership were team since she was a “ She is not only a good the varsity, led the Ea­ mouth’s team captain had in the KLAA Central extraordinary and conta­ freshman. That’s pretty player, but she puts as gles in assists (361) and an excellent third season Division, Stevenson won gious to those around impressive, especially much effo rt into her IQ blocks (72) while contrib­ on the varsity, demon­ the regional with a come­ her.” fo r a Class A player.” o f the game as well as the uting 110 kills. strating a combination of back victory over Far­ Jenna Lerg, Jr. Libero, Jenna Reinhold, Sr. physical conditioning it "Jen is a great leader senior leadership and mington H ills Mercy and Mercy: The junior libero OH, Mercy: The 5-foot-U takes to be successful. on the team,” coach Katie all-out excellence at lib­ captured its third is a three-year varsity senior led a balanced “We w ill miss not Decker said. "She’s al­ ero. straight district title. player and repeat mem­ attack with her consis­ having the Kielty name ways dependable in tight Weber, named to the “ I was so very proud ber of the all-area firs t tent and effective play. A that has been prevalent games and the team real­ all-KLAA firs t team, o f them on battling back, team. Lerg, who helped two-year varsity player, here fo r the past eight ly relies on her." tallied 565 digs (to lead but the quarterfinal was her club team win an the left-handed Reinhold years.” Izzy Porada, Jr. Lib­ the Wildcats) and aug­ just as intense," Graham AAU national champi­ complimented Mercy’s Amanda Hawkins, Sr. ero, Liv. Ladywood: The mented that with a high said. “ Even though we onship last summer, is other hitters with her MH, Liv. Stevenson: The junior captain started the success rate (95 percent) did not end up on the committed to play at powerful hits from the 6-foot middle hitter fin­ season hitting outside from the service stripe, positive side winning, I Michigan. rig ht side. ished the year with 269 and had 63 kills before where she also contrib­ was again so very proud She can do much more “ Jenna is one of the kills and a team-best 222 going back to her true uted 56 aces. of them for never giving than just play defense. most improved athletes blocks en route to all- position at libero where She added 33 assists up. They battled and She started the season as we’ve had, from last year KLAA, all-district and she recorded a team-best and made just 32 errors gave it everything they the Mercy setter and can to this year and through­ all-region honors. 413 digs en route to Class in 390 receptions. had. How can I not be help in the attack when out the season,” Vogel "Amanda with each B honorable mention “ Haylee was asked to positive on whdt they needed. Lerg was in­ said. “Jenna continued to season has grown so all-state honors. fill some big shoes for us have done this season. strumental in the Marlins add more to her game. much in terms of leader­ “ Izzy was asked to this year and she more M y seniors did an te rrific compiling a 41-16-2 rec­ She created more shot ship, court dominance take on a huge load this than rose to the chal­ job as leaders. ord and being a Class A selections. I think her and confidence,” Graham season,” Ladywood coach lenge," Marody said. “ This season was the regional finalist. knowledge of what to call said o f the three-year Erin Graggs said o f the “H er never quit attitude second team in my histo­ “ She has great vision and when to call it en­ varsity player and all­ all-Catholic League pick. led our team to some ry to reach 41 wins, on the court and a very hanced our offense. academic selection. “ It “She is the kind of kid amazing comeback victo­ which is a great memory good understanding of "She became our No. 1 has been a pleasure to you want on your tarn. ries and consistently fo r them. Plus, our fans the game," coach Loretta person to go to. Her hit­ have been able to have She’s loud, she’s aggres­ kept us in a position to were so very amazing Vogel said. “ She’s just a ting percentage was her be a part of our team sive, and she holds her win every night. this season and they also special athlete. You only always extremely high, these past three years. herself and her team­ ” ... Haylee improved gave us that extra boost.”

WOMEN'S COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL Crusaders rally for win over Rocky Mountain in NAIA tournament opener By Brad Emons the Tyson Event Center in Five MU players notched Katie Breault chipped in 12. Payton Maxheimer (11). Sioux City, Iowa. kills in double figures led by Senior setter Evia Prieditis "It was a battle," MU coach The fourth-seeded Crusad­ senior Stacey Catalano’s 17 in a finished with 61 assists, while Jerry Abraham said. “ That was It didn’t come easy Diesday ers, who improved to 39-0, Pool D mate. Amanda Obrycki paced the the fourth seed in our pool and fo r the Madonna University survived a stem test from Emilie Freeman (Livonia/ defense w ith 25 digs. they (Rocky Mountain) looked women’s volleyball team dur­ 25th-ranked Rocky Mountain Lutheran High Westland), Other digs leaders fo r MU as good as anybody. Our sen­ ing the opening round of the (Mont.) by rallying fo r a 22-25, Kayla Vogel and Samantha included Catalano (18), Pried­ iors came through and had a NAIA Championships held at 25-19,25-27,25-9,15-13 victory. Geile added 16 apiece, while itis (13), Breanna Geile (11) and great match.” Obituaries.P aMemories s fir sR ema em b eran q ces^^^P e s

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She was daughter of Harold and Olive c form children Kim, Pat, Rachel, Pat, bom December 23, 1947. to (nee Roberts) Compton. She was step-son, Dale Warren United Methodist great grandchildren Sydney, James and Virginia (Petrere) a graduate of Plymouth High d her Church. Oak Grove United Gillian, Zachary, Palmer, Meg­ Orton, in Stuart, Florida. She School in 1937. Doris was unit­ Cathar : Shctr lin High School graduate. He Methodist Church, Clarcnccville an, Ethan, Emily, and Rebecca. married Isaac Miller in 1969 and ed in marriage to Donald "Mike" Mettetal...... worked as an electrician foi United Methodist Church. Calva­ Step mother to Claudia, Chip enjoyed a long and loving mar­ Hetrick on December 2. 1940, Friday, December 6, 2013 from Shaw Electric in Livonia and re­ ry United Methodist Church, Brian, Helen. A service will be riage. They were best friends who passed away April 13, 1973. 1 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Casterline tired after 25 years of service. He Holly, and Bad Axe United held Tuesday December 10, 2-4 loved a i for < ,s then tiled it Funeral Home, 122 W. Dunlap, loved golfing, country music and Methodist Church. She served p.m. R.G. & G. R. Harris Funeral othcr through many difficult »Richard Close May Northville. A Funeral Service Friday night concerts in Down­ Home, Livonia. ihey spent IS lovi will be held Saturday, December town Plymouth. Chip was also c Detroit Confcret enjoyed feeding the family as r until his death ii 7. 2013 at 1 p.m. with visitation an active member of St. Paul': for o r 12 y Revere well as friends. She adored her 12 noon until 1 p.m. at First sbyteria ved by her siblings, y v family and pets and took great and designer for Cadillac Drap- United Methodist Church, 777 He w d father ; Katharine Cary and Ronald pride in taking care of them. In ety in Plymouth, doing freelance W. Eight Mile Rd.,- Northville -mcly c; Love; nephew and nieces. Rever­ addition to her husband, she is work as well. She 48167. Doris will be laid to rest helping othe end Michael (Tami) Cary, Diane May peace be survived by her three daughters, vived by his daughter. Danielle Caty, Stephanie Love and Niki (Jack) Honyoust; Jayme and since 1990; formerly of Union McAfee (Ryan), son Tim Knight Brooke Love (Sam) Adame; w ith you in this Barbara Miller and her three Lake and Plymouth. She and her (Julie), two grandchildren. Tori great-nieces, Kimberly Cary, time of sorrow. grandchildren, Samantha, David husband Richard enjoyed many to Appalachian Service and Miles with another grand­ Mikayla Cary, Rachel Cary, Ava and Mathew. Also mourning her or FUMC Scholarship child on the way and his brother, Adame, Emma Adame and gcther. Online condolences at: Phil Knight. A memorial service Brenna Adame. Visitation and a host of friends. Arrange- Thursday, Dec. 5, 2-4 p.m. and of her life. She began while a 6-8 p.m., at the Heeney- Family Funeral Home in West­ member of the First Baptist ASTERLINE Sundquist Funeral Home, 23720 land. Donations to The Botsford Church of Plymouth, and contin­ Farmington Rd., (btwn 9-10 Mile Foundation, 28050 Grand River, ued her love of singing with the Rds., just N. of Grand River), Farmington Hills, MI 48336 or First United Methodist Church downtown Farmington (248- http://tinyurl.com/jwlocua of Northville aflcr becoming a 474-5200), Funeral Service Fri­ member in 1970. She was vety P a y in g J. Fox Par- day, Dec. 6, 11 am. (in state 10 active with FUMC throughout tr ib u te to nson's Foundation, 1(800)708- a.m.), at Clarenccvillc United in this time ot sorrow. the years; her involvement in­ Methodist Church, 20300 cluded co-founding the Youth he life Middlcbclt Rd.. Livonia. Private Club program, serving on the burial at Burr Oak Cemetery, Youth Club Board, the FUMC lo w 'd Burr Oak. Michigan. Memorial Scholarship Fund, as well as the P a y i n g tributes suggested to high school from Our Lady of Christian Education Department. Clarenccvillc United Methodist Angels High School in 1961 and Church, later married on July 14, 1962 to leader using her building 'exper­ t r i b u t e clarencevillechurch.com, Angela Walter Clarence Mainer III. Joan tise for the Appalachian Service Hospice, angclahospicc.org, Col­ was the proud grandmother of Project, making home t o t h e or of Joy Foundation. four, Cristopher Dawson (1992) coloroQoy.org. (through marriage), grandchil­ heencv-sundouist.com dren, Erik Dawson (1994), Hai­ her family, especially grand­ l i f e o f H e e n e y -S u n d q u is t ley Dawson (1996), and Nicho­ daughter Kelly. Doris was car­ las Dawson (1998) and loved ing, resourceful, and brilliant. doting on them. Joan was a de­ voted wife, mother, grandmoth- i l . She :mory three SOUBLY, nstillcd in her own children ht DEMING, I, Anthony Mainer, GERALD "GERRY” o be respectful, goal oriente MARGARET J. MADDEN, BETTYE Lovett Age 75, December 1, 2013. nd independent; without que Age 94, of Novi, died November December 2, 2013. Loving wife (Greg) and five of her siblings, Longtime resident of Bloomfield ion her family was raised t 28, 2013. She was the devoted of the late Isaac. Dear mother of Carole M. Ellis (Jimmie), Lillie Twp, retired to Canton. Beloved mother of Nancy (Michael) Judy (Mike) Flynn, Tim (Fay), Randolph, Michael Randolph husband of the late Sharon Ann Becker, Terry (Susan) Dcming, Terry (Jill) and Gerald. Sister of and Benita Gutter along with her for 50 years. Loving father of Irene (David) Rochette; grand­ Treva Labellc. Also survived by Michelle (David) Soubly- mother of eight and great­ seven grandchildren and two and great nephews and grand­ Jackson, Diane Soubly and Janet grandmother of 21. Margaret great-grandchildren. Visitation children. Joan's daughter, Chetyl (John) Slominski. Proud grand­ was preceded in death by her Saturday at L.J. Griffin Funeral Dawson, and three of her four father of Lyndsey, Tyler, Devin, husband. Max; sons, Timothy Home, 8809 Wayne Rd. (at Joy brothers, Robert, James and Sa­ Paige and Anna. Special com­ and Daniel; and siblings May­ Rd.) 1 p.m. until time of service muel Jr. Randolph have preceded panion of Miley and Zocy. Also at 7 p.m. share a memorial trib- her in death. Joan passed away survived by Gerry's special lady nard, Raymond, and Kathleen. on November 27, 2013 at the age friend Terry Swierb. Funeral Memorial Service Thursday, of 69, in Westland. Visitation services have been held. M a y Dec. 5. Visitation 11 am. 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1 (1-pound size) bag Nature's Greens Trio Yield: 12 to 15 servings 3 tablespoons olive oil VS (8-ounce size) container Versatile Veggies 1 cup water Diced Yellow Onions 1 (14.5 ounces) can fat-free chicken broth 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 (1 pound) bag kale or collards 6 cups chicken broth 8 ounces rotinl pasta 4 large potatoes, cut into VS-inch cubes 12 ounces Kallan-style smoked chicken sausage 1 (14-ounce size) package smoked turkey 1 tablespoon extra light olive oil sausage, thinly sliced 4 ounces diced yellow onion VS teaspoon fresh ground pepper GREENS TOPPED GRITS 2 tablespoons smoked paprika 15 ounces part skim milk Ricotta cheese 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon fine sea salt 1 cup fat free half and half Kteaspoon pepper Cook time: 2 V, hours 1 cup reduced-fat Parmesan cheese Yield: 8-10 serving In a Dutch oven, saut§ onion and garlic in oil. Add broth and potatoes. Bring to a full rolling boil. Pour water and chicken broth in large pot and 2 tablespoons extra light tasting virgin olive oil bring to boil over high heat. Add kale or collards Cover; reduce heat to simmer and cook for 20-30 6 slices low-sodium bacon minutes. Add sausage, pepper, smoked paprika, into boiling mixture and cover. Reduce heat to 2 teaspoon garlic salt medium and cook for 20 minutes, stirring often. 1 teaspoon smoked paprika and salt. Simmer for 15 minutes. Increase heat to Drain greens after cooking and set aside. Cook 1 teaspoon cumin boiling and add greens. Boil for 5 minutes; reduce pasta until tender according to package directions. 2 VS pounds Boston butt pork roast trimmed of heat to medium and cook for 25 minutes. Stir in Drain pasta after cooking and set aside. half and half and serve. While pasta and greens are cooking, chop 1 VS cups barbecue sauce sausage into tiny pieces and set aside. Heat large 2 cups instant grits 2 cups reduce fat Cheddar cheese skillet to high and pour olive oil into skillet. Re­ 1 (1-pound bag) collards. cooked duce heat to low; spoon onion and garlic into oil and saute for 2-3 minutes or until onion is trans­ Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a large skillet parent. Add sausage pieces and cook for 5 min­ cook bacon in olive oil over medium heat until utes. stirring often. Pour cooked sausage mixture crisp. Remove bacon to paper towels to drain, into large bowl; stir in cooked greens, cooked reserving drippings in pan. Crumble bacon and set pasta, Ricotta cheese, sea salt and pepper. Spoon aside. In a small bowl, stir together garlic salt greens and sausage mixture into prepared 13- by paprika and cumin. Rub mixture evenly over pork 9-inch casserole dish. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese roast. Cook pork in hot drippings for 3 minutes per over greens and sausage mixture. Bake at 400°F for side or until browned on all sides. Transfer pork to 30 minutes or until brown on top. Cool for 10 oven proof baking dish. Pour 1 cup sauce over po/k minutes before serving. and sprinkle with crumbled bacon. Cover and bake for 2 hours or until pork is tender. Meanwhile, prepare grits according to package directions. Stir in cheese until melted. Keep warm. Remove pork, discarding pan juices. Pull pork using 2 forks. Toss remaining'/; cup barbecue sauce with pulled pork. SAUTEED COLLARDS WITH PASTA Serve collards over grits; top collards with pulled Yield: 6 large servings 1 (1-pound size) bag collards 6-8 slices bacon, diced 1 large onion, diced 2 cloves garlic minced KALE SOUP WITH CANNELLINI 1 red bell pepper, diced BEANS y. teaspoon black pepper V, teaspoon crushed red pepper (hot) 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups whipping cream 1 medium onion, diced 1 (IV. -ounce size) package Parmesan cheese, 3 cloves garlic, minced divided 12 cups chicken stock-divided 1 (12-ounce size) package angel hair pasta, 1 (1-pound bag) kale cooked and drained KALE AN D FETA CASSEROLE 115-ounce can diced tomatoes Cook greens in water (may season to taste) for 1 (1-pound size) bag of kale 115-ounce cans cannellinl beans-drained and 10-15 rriirtutes. Drain and set aside. Cook bacon in 1 (14-ounce size) can vegetable broth rinsed large skillet or large saucepan until crisp. Remove 3 carrots, peeled and sliced 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning and drain on paper towels. Reserve 2 tablespoons 1 cup uncooked brown rice drippings in skillet. SautS red bell peppers, onion, 2 eggs 2 tablespoons dried parsley 2 teaspoon pepper and garlic in drippings until tender. Add greens, V, teaspoon salt salt, pepper and crushed red pepper. Cook over VS teaspoon pepper 3 tablespoon cornstarch VS cup feta cheese, crumbled 1/3 cup water medium heat stirring occasionally, for 15 to 20 1 cup Parmesan cheese In large stock pot, heat olive oil on medium minutes or until greens reach desired tenderness. In a small sauce pan, warm cream over medium Cook kale in vegetable broth and water until heat; add onion and garlic. Cook until onions are clear about 3-S minutes. Add 1 cup chicken stock heat. Add all but 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan desired tenderness. While kale is cooking, cook ria cheese and stir until melted. Toss cream and Par­ according to package directions. Cool both kale and kale. Cover and cook until wilted about 3-5 minutes. Add remaining chicken stock, tomatoes, mesan mixture with the pasta. Put pasta mixture and rice. When kale and rice are thoroughly on plate and top with greens mixture. Crumble cooled, mix together and add eggs, salt, pepper, cannellini beans, carrots, Italian seasoning, parsley and pepper. Bring soup to boil on medium high bacon over the top and sprinkle with remaining feta, and VS cup Parmesan. Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately. Put mixture in a 9- by 11-inch lightly greased heat, turn down to medium low and simmer for 25 casserole dish. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan on minutes. Place cornstarch and water in jar and top and bake at 3S0 degrees for 30 minutes or shake. Bring soup to boil on medium high heat until hot and cheese is browned on top. slowly add cornstarch mixture and stir to thicken " W " ! A "W m A ril ■ 1 JULIE BROWN. EDITOR J J J j 1 B J " B /m B B J JCBROWN0HOMETOWNLIFE.C

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