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M others Day In parenting lore, mothers and fathers are frequently heard telling their children, "Wait 'til you have children one day!" And then those children inevitably find them­ selves channeling their own parents once they have children of their PRICE: $1 • SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2013 • hometownlife.com own. So here's what the Plymouth Observer wants to know in ad­ vance of Mother's Day: W hat rules, sayings, advice or other parent­ ing methods do you District waits as bond vote looms channel from things your own mother said By Brad Kadrich Other districts seek bonds, A10. was OK’d, officials estimate week, and attendance — nobody to you when you were Staff Writer they’ve made their bond presen­ showed up for one at Canton a kid? Whether it was people throughout the district tation some 3040 times. They’ve High School, while only a half- "Do as I say, not as I do" Once an informational flier as they could reach to provide spoken to PTO groups, township dozen turned out at the Plymouth or "Wait 'til your father went home with students Fri­ details of how passage of the boards, chambers of commerce Cultural Center — was sparse, gets home!" we'd like day, it was all over but the wait­ bond will affect the district. and service clubs. Some of those at best. to hear about it. ing for Plymouth-Canton Com­ “We certainly have made a val­ efforts have proved tangibly “The Canton meeting was on E-mail your examples munity Schools officials hoping iant effort at getting the word successful — several members our own ‘turf,’ and we typical­ to Plymouth Observer they did enough to convince vot­ out, with signs and fliers, con­ of the Canton Township Board of ly do better off-site at a meeting editor Brad Kadrich at ers to pass a $114.4 million bond versations, emails,” said board Trustees and the Plymouth Com­ center,” said Jeremy Hughes, bkadrich@hometown- Tuesday. President John Barrett. “We are munity Chamber of Commerce the district’s superintendent. life.com for a story that Administrators and Board of hopeful, obviously, because this have come out in support — “Thinking positively, I hope will appear on Mother's Education members have been is much-needed to keep the dis­ while others have had less obvi­ it means people are already Day. Include a JPEG working since late February, trict competitive in the 21st cen­ ous results. informed and have made up photo of you and/or when the board passed bond lan­ tury.” For instance, the district con­ their minds.” your mom, if you'd guage and approved the May 7 In slightly more than two ducted two well-publicized like (just make sure to election date, to talk to as many months since the bond language town hall-style meetings last Please see BOND, A2 identify the folks in the photo). We'll use as many of the examples and photos as we can. Deadline is Tuesday, May 7. Field poised

T o w n h a l l for city run; Plymouth-Canton Community Schools officials will present Z term -lim ited C the district's Education and Racial Equity polidy at a town hall meet­ By Matt Jachman ing 7 p.m. Wednesday, Staff Writer May 15, in the large board meeting room at With the filing deadline less than two Canton Township Hall, weeks away, four candidates, including 1150 S. Canton Center two incumbents, have announced their in Canton. bids for four seats on the Plymouth City 6 The meeting, spon­ Commission. sored by the Plymouth- The terms of four people on the sev­ Canton Citizens for en-person commission, the city’s pri­ Diversity and Inclusion, mary legislative body, expire late this will explain how the year, and with two of those commission­ policy was written, how ers barred by term limits from seek­ it will affect the commu­ BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ing re-election, the commission will nity and what students The Plymouth Cultural Center's new geothermal system, installed by Ryan Jahnke of Thermo Source in have at least two new members after the and parents can expect October 2010, cut the facility's natural gas bill by more than 80 percent and is set to save even more. November election. to see as the policy is Incumbents Mayor Dan Dwyer, elected implemented. A ques- to a four-year term in 2009, and Commis­ tion-and-answer session sioner Diane Bogenreider, elected to a will follow the discussion. two-year term in 2011, both say they are Anyone wanting to City finds savings in in the race. Only Bogenreider has filed find the policy (Policy candidacy petitions, however. No. 2660.03) can visit Daniel P. Dalton, who is on the city’s the district's website at Economic Development and Brownfield www.pccs.k12.mi.us. Commission, and Oliver Wolcott, chair­ For more informa­ geothermal system man of the Downtown Development tion, e-mail plycandci® Authority, also have taken out petitions, gmail.com. but have not returned them to Clerk Lin­ By M a tt Jachman its construction, is promis­ for the Zamboni ice-groom­ da Langmesser’s office. Staff Writer ing energy savings of $96,580 ing machine. a year. Deadline looms LWV m eeting The Plymouth Cultur­ The three-year guarantee Energy recycling The filing deadline is 4 p.m. Tuesday, The League of al Center’s new geothermal period began Wednesday; if “Instead of paying for ener­ May 14. Would-be candidates must be Women Voters will hold system, which cut the facili­ annual savings fall short of gy multiple times, we’re registered Plymouth voters and need an informational meet­ ty’s natural gas bill by more that mark, Thermo Source reusing energy we already the signatures of at least 25, but no more ing about some of the than 80 percent, is set to save will cut the city a check for paid for,” recreation director proposed changes to even more as the city enters the difference. Steve Anderson said Friday. Please see FIELD, A3 Michigan's public schools a guarantee period with the The system works by cap­ Excess heated water is on Thursday, May 9, at 7 company that put it together. turing heat energy from cooled naturally in the sys­ p.m. at the Livonia Civic The $1 million system was water as it’s chilled for arena tem’s closed loop of 45 geo­ Center Library. installed in 2010 and Ther­ ice, then using it elsewhere thermal wells, where the Cultural experience mo Source, the Sylvan Lake in the building: to heat the tem perature is a constant 56 energy consulting compa­ building during cold weather, degrees, then recalled for ny that designed it and was to heat water for locker room INDEX the general contractor for showers and to heat water Please see GEOTHERMAL, A2 Community Life... B6 Crossword Puzzle C2 Education...... A4 Health...... B11 Homes...... C2 Jobs...... C1 Small aircraft lands on Ann Arbor Trail Obituaries...... B10 Services...... C3 By M a tt Jachman west of 1-275, around 1 p.m., known what forced the pilot Sports...... B1 Wheels...... C4 Staff W riter officials said. to land. The aircraft had been Police Chief Tom Tider- hauled away within 90 min- ' An ultralight “gyrocopter” ington said the male pilot utes of the landing. © The Observer & Eccentric made an emergency landing avoided hitting any vehicles Tiderington said the Fed­ Volume 126 • Number 77 in eastern Ply/nouth Town­ on the road, and the gyro­ eral Aviation Adminis­ Artist Kyla Suchy of Plymouth paints the ship early Friday afternoon. copter was quickly moved tration was contacted but "Birth of Venus" on the veranda of D&M ______CO There were no injuries. to the side of the road. Ann didn’t come out to investi­ Art Studios in Canton as part of a "meet- (866) 887-2737 The one-person aircraft Arbor Trail did not have to gate, as the aircraft did not and-greet" event promoting Canton's third - fj had just taken off from be closed to traffic, the chief meet the agency’s definition ‘annual Acts of Culture Week. The celebra­ •555"== Mettetal Airport in Canton said. of an airplane. tion winds up today (Sunday) with a "Cinco - ..- £ 41304 Concept Dr. Township when it landed on Tiderington did not know De Mayo" performance by the Michigan Plymouth Ml 48170 Ann Arbor Trail near But­ the pilot’s home town. [email protected] Philharmonic. For details, please see the ternut Avenue, which is just It was not immediately (313) 222-2405 | Twitter: ©mattjachman story on page A3.

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The National Association Canton community. meats (tuna/chicken), canned said Russ Jones, Canton res­ box on May 11 (rain or shine). of Letter Carriers will cele­ Organizers are encourag­ fruit, Spaghetti-O’s (and oth­ ident and chair of the Plym­ Your mail carrier will pick it up brate the 21st Anniversary of ing residents throughout Plym­ er canned meals), cereal, pea­ outh Corps’ Advisory Board. when he or she delivers your the “Stamp Out Hunger” food outh, Plymouth Township and nut butter, jelly and juice are in “Since 2006, the mail carriers mail,” he added. drive on Saturday, May 11, and Canton to place food and toilet­ high demand as well as all toi­ have collected almost 275,000 Another way residents can collect non-perishable and non- ry items in a bag by their mail­ letries. pounds of food in our communi­ help is by reminding neighbors, expired food and toiletry items. boxes, allowing neighborhood “We are grateful to the mail ty, for our community. Facebook friends, Twitter fol­ All food collected by the letter carriers to collect the carriers of Plymouth, Can­ “We really need the commu­ lowers and fellow church mem­ Plymouth and Canton mail car­ donations. ton and Belleville for allowing nity to get behind our mail car­ bers to join in. Word of mouth is riers will be distributed to All types of food are need­ The Salvation Army Plymouth riers by placing non-perishable, the best way to support our mail those in need in the Plymouth- ed, but in particular, canned Corps to receive this food,” non-expired food by the mail­ carriers and neighbors-in-need.

separate meter in order to take 'Just gravy' the 20,000-square-foot rink’s GEOTHERMAL advantage of a 20-percent geo­ In addition, Anderson is esti­ 10-inch concrete floor from Continued from page A1 thermal rate discount offered mating savings in system about 85 degrees to 17 degrees by DTE Energy. About 75 per­ maintenance costs to total in a m atter of days. “We have a use in the building’s cooling cent of the building’s electric­ $20,000 to $30,000 a year, sav­ huge amount of heat to remove needs, such as air-conditioning. ity usage is due to the run­ ings that are not included in in a very short period of time,” Anderson gave an update ning of the geothermal system, Thermo Source’s guarantee. he wrote. on the system to the Plym­ Anderson said. “That’s just gravy for us,” he Mayor Dan Dwyer said outh City Commission during a It’s in the electricity savings, said. Thursday that the system has recent budget study session. Anderson said, that the system The geothermal system proved to be a good invest­ He said a shortfall in pro­ fell short of projections, and replaced 40-plus-year-old ment, and complimented Ther­ jected savings, and the guar­ Thermo Source has been trying equipment that required a lot mo Source for standing behind antee period that puts Ther­ to correct that situation. more maintenance. “We had its product and working to mo Source on the hook to make And natural-gas savings have to replace it with something,” increase the system’s efficien­ up any shortfall, prompted the been huge. Over a 12-month Anderson said. cy. company to fine-tune the sys­ period since the system was The system is the first of its The geothermal system was tem, at its own expense, over switched on, Cultural Center kind to be installed at an ice paid for through the city gener­ the past months in order to gas bills have averaged $1,017 arena in Michigan. al fund, which is being repaid BILL BRE5LER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER increase efficiency. Improve­ a month, vs. $5,811 a month Anderson told commission­ through the recreation fund. Plymouth recreation director ments have included an for the 12-month baseline peri­ ers that “the quality of the ice Steve Anderson said the Thermo $85,000 dehumidification sys­ od before the system was has never been better,” and, [email protected] Source system is paying off. "In­ tem and a $25,000 rewiring installed, Anderson said. That’s in a memo to the commission, (313) 222-2405 stead of paying for energy mul­ project that linked all geother­ a savings of nearly $58,000 a explained that summertime ice Twitter: ©mattjachman tiple times, we're reusing energy mal-related equipment to a year. installation involves cooling we already paid for," he said.

the district was initially the group. Township trustees had The site also questions “I don’t know what BOND approached by the Plym­ “The Rattle With Us several questions about the cost of building a more they could have Continued from page A1 outh Democratic Club. Tea Party will not offi­ the bond, and Plym­ new middle school, sug­ done,” he said. “I’m not “We thought we cially support, or oppose, outh resident Paul Garon gests giving every stu­ sure more time would Approaching shouldn’t be seen as the May 7 PCCS bond recently started a cam­ dent an electronic learn­ have helped, because e v e r y o n e courting one particu­ proposal,” the statement paign to defeat it. ing device could be psy­ opposing forces would lar group,” Hughes said. read. “Our members, An anti-bond website chologically harmful, have had that same time The district even took “We knew it was doubt­ like the community, are (www.savepccs.com) has and suggests the dis­ to get out and oppose to potentially unfriendly ful they’d support this, divided on the merits of been actively opposing trict investigate cyber it. This will bring the waters by meeting with but we just wanted them this proposal. Our orga­ it. The website, which classrooms before STEM programs to all of local Republicans in two to have the correct infor­ nization works to pro­ contains no attribution investing in a new mid­ our middle schools, and different settings, and mation.” vide relevant informa­ and does not disclose its dle school. make the district even H approach the local Rattle Brodie Killian, the dis­ tion to our members, and political affiliation, ques­ Despite that opposi­ more competitive than it ‘w With Us Tea Party group. trict’s executive direc­ the community, empow­ tions everything from tion, Barrett is “hope­ is now as we move for­ Hughes approached tor of business opera­ ering them to make their the need for the bond to ful” the district did ward into an extremely Mark Hutchins, a Repub­ tions, met with the Rattle own decisions at the bal­ the timing (suggesting enough to inform vot­ competitive educational lican active in the Plym­ With Us Tea Party group. lot box.” the board should have ers. He pointed out sev­ environment. To me, it’s outh Kiwanis Club, and After that meeting, the waited until new Super­ eral nights saw four or a no-brainer.” asked for help setting group issued a statem ent Some questions intendent Michael Meis­ five presentations being n up the meetings with saying there were opin­ Not everyone has been sen comes aboard July made simultaneously by [email protected] the Republicans after ions on both sides within supportive. Plymouth 1). district representatives. (313) 222-88991 Twitter: ©bkadrich

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really makes you stop FIELD and think,” she said. Contract raises pay, insurance Continued from page A1 J u m p i n g in than 50, registered voters Dalton, an attorney for on their petitions. 23 years and a partner in Dwyer, who also was on the Bloomfield Hills firm costs, for township police the commission for eight Dalton & Tomich, has years beginning in 1999 experience in business, before sitting out two municipal and land-use By M a tt Jachman and 2 percent for 2013 — about $4,300 a year for a and for half of 2010 and years, said he wants to law. He is making his first Staff W riter are not retroactive; Mich­ department retiree and all of 2011, their pay had continue to work with the run for elected office. igan’s Public Act 54 of his or her spouse. The been cut through the use commission on two major “I think it’s good to A new contract gives 2011 forbids such retro­ savings to the township of furlough days, Reau­ issues: the “unfinished have new people come in Plymouth Township’s activity in wages and ben­ will be about $30,000 a me said. goal” of providing more with new ideas and new police officers a raise efits. year, Reaume said. The supervisor said he public parking for down­ approaches to problem­ after a years of flat sal­ The deal also includes a Previously, active offi­ was pleased with the con­ town visitors, and decid­ solving,” Dalton said. His aries and concessions, 3-percent raise for 2014. cers had not been paying tract. The two sides had ing the future of the Cen­ experience could prove but also saves the town­ With the raises, current toward premiums, and been negotiating since tral Middle School prop­ important to the city ship money on insurance pay rates range from just retirees paying $640 a late 2011. erty, which may be closed when it comes to land-use costs. under $42,500 annually year, Reaume said. “It got the negotiations by the Plymouth-Can- issues, he said. The deal was effec­ for a new officer to about The contract also behind us, it gave then ton Community Schools In addition to his Eco­ tive April 24, after being $70,100 for an officer at dropped longevity pay some pay raises, and it if a new middle school nomic Development/ approved the day before the top of the pay scale, for new hires. Longevity got some compensation is built. A $114 million Brownfield Commission by the Plymouth Town­ said township Supervisor pay is an annual bonus, of for the taxpayers,” Reau­ bond proposal, intended service, Dalton former­ ship Board of Trustees. Richard Reaume. Offi­ up to $1,000, paid to vet­ me said. to raise money for a new ly served on the Planning It had been ratified by cers generally work 12- eran officers based on Officer Bill Fetner, school and other capi­ Commission and the Zon­ the Plymouth Township hour shifts, with their their years of service. president of the PTOA, tal improvements, will be ing Board of Appeals. Police Officers Associa­ regular work weeks over The deal doesn’t include could not be reached Fri­ decided by school district Wolcott, who had planned tion, a unit of the Police a year averaging 42 hours provisions for moving to day. voters Tuesday. to run for the commission Officers Association each. a public safety system, The township is still “It’s a pretty important two years ago but with­ of Michigan, earlier in The contract also in which police officers in negotiations with the piece of property to the drew, is an account execu­ April. About 20 officers requires officers, and would be cross-trained as Plymouth Township Com­ city,” said Dwyer, who tive and political marketing are covered by the con­ retirees, to pay 20 per­ firefighters and medical mand Officers Associ­ expects the bond propos­ consultant for CBS Radio tract. cent of the cost of their first-responders, a mod­ ation, which represents al to pass. “I want to be in Detroit. He grew up in The three-year con­ health-care premiums. el township officials had township police ser­ around for that dialogue.” Plymouth, he said, and tract is retroactive to the That will mean about discussed for more than geants. Dwyer, a former Mich­ wants to see it continue to beginning of 2012 and $3,000 a year for an a year. igan Department of Cor­ flourish. expires at the end of next active-duty officer for Prior to the agreement, [email protected] rections officials, is the “To that end, I believe year. The raises, howev­ insurance for the offi­ officers’ pay had been (313) 222-2405 administrator of the having a strong voice at er — 2 percent for 2012 cer and a spouse, and frozen at the 2008 level, Twitter: ©mattjachman Washtenaw County Tri­ the table for the young al Court. families and profession­ Bogenreider, who als coming to the city worked in the human ser­ is important,” Wolcott Concert closes culture w eek vices field before retir­ wrote in an e-mail. ing, also said she wants Like Dwyer and Bogen­ to contribute to solv­ reider, Wolcott mentioned By Brad Kadrich the Canton Commission ing the downtown park­ increasing downtown Staff W riter CULTURAL FINALE for Culture, Arts, and Her­ ing issue, and to contin­ parking as a goal. “I’m W h a t: Michigan Philharmonic's "Cinco De Mayo" concert itage, is designed to help ue discussion on how the confident we’ll get there,” It started with last W h e n : Today (Sunday), 2 p.m. celebrate and promote city can best oversee he said. weekend’s Plymouth-Can- W h e re : Village Theater at Cherry Hill, 50400 Cherry Hill awareness of the arts. bars and restaurants that The terms held by Com­ ton K-12 art show, and it in Canton Those who attended the sell liquor following state missioners Ron Loiselle closes with today’s (Sun­ Why: Working in partnership with the Canton Commis­ meet-and-greet at D&M administrative changes and Gerald Sabatini are day) Cinco De Mayo con­ sion for Culture, Arts and Heritage, the concert is the Thursday got to taste that appear to give local also expiring this year, but cert featuring the Michi­ finale of the third Acts of Culture Week wines provided by Vint­ authorities less influence each is in his third con­ gan Philharmonic. A ls o : Community members can also participate in a ner’s Cellar Canton Win­ in licensing matters. secutive term and cannot seek re-election this year. But in between, a siz­ silent auction at The Village Theater with all proceeds ery, took advantage of “You want to have a say in what happens in your The commission elec­ able crowd of arts sup­ benefiting The Partnership for the Arts & Humanities, a the studio’s face-painter, viewed the art on display own city,” she said. tion is Tbesday, Nov. 5. If porters gathered Thurs­ 501 (c)3 organization which is committed to encouraging day at D&M Art Stu­ in the studio. Bogenreider said she ini­ more than eight candi­ the development of cultural arts. dio in Canton to help cel­ The most fun came out tially ran for the commis­ dates enter the race, a pri­ Tickets: $20, $15 for seniors, $5 for students, available ebrate the third annu­ on the veranda, though, sion because she thought it mary to narrow the field al Canton Acts of Culture at the door where a large canvas should have a diversity of will be held in August. Week with what owner stood waiting for “artists’ opinion, and said she likes Sharon Dillenbeck called Dozens of people gath­ build a work of art with using squirt guns filled that diversity. [email protected] a “meet-and-greet with a ered to taste wine, have squirt guns. with paint to craft their “I think it’s good to have (313)222-2405 twist.” their faces painted and The week, sponsored by “masterpiece.” the variety, because it Twitter: ©mattjachman

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IM q WBS May 7th Join us in supporting P-CCS Reasons to VOTilYES for Community Groups and Organizations Elected Officials Plymouth-Canton Administrators Rep. Kurt Heise PCCS an MAY 7th! Plymouth Community Chamber of Commerce Rep. Dian Slavens Michigan Education Association Brian Anderson 1. Necessary infrastructure and facility improvements Plymouth Democratic Club Eric Bacyinski throughout the district-benefiting every school and Canton Democratic Club Meg Dooley every child without diverting vital resources from the Daniel Dwyer Community Leaders classroom. Nancy Eggenberger Mike Andro • Jim McKeon Sommer Foster 2. Enhanced security to protect our most precious asset, Rochelle Baron • Cindy Morency Ed Hingleberg Dennis Bila • Dr. Jim Ryan our children. Mary Maguire Jill Engel • Carol Saunders 3. Technology upgrades essential to keeping our children Melissa McLaughlin Dr. Robert Evans • Barry Simescu competitive in the demanding 21st Century job market. Mike Pappas Sally Evans • Beth Stewart Steven Sneideman Elizabeth Givens • John Stewart 4. State-of-the-Art STEM (Science, Technology, Pat Williams Jill Johnson • Dr. Syed Taj Engineering and Math) Labs at all middle schools. Michael Wright Elizabeth Kerstens • David Williamson Tom Yack 5. New buses to ensure our students arrive at school Muhi Khwaja • David Workman safely and ready to learn. Carole Kody • Dale Yagiela Bill Lawton • Denise Zander 6. A new, modern middle school in Canton that more efficiently and effectively serves the district's In this era o f global com petition, skills gaps and talent wars, it is essential fo r population. schools to provide workers at levels fo r business to compete. We believe the items 7. Equitable educational opportunities and learning encompassed in this bond proposal speak directly to the Chamber's mission and our environments for all of our students, a guiding principle collective need fo r better prepared citizens and employees to create a vital economic of the Plymouth-Canton Community. c li m a t e ... , . Plymouth Community Chamber of Commerce Most importantly, this bond proposal leaves school TAXES UNCHANGED! All funds will work locally, maintaining "I recom m end support o f the bond issue in the M ay 7 election. The Plymouth-Canton PCCS as a top-ranked, destination district-one that will com m unity is a leading M ichigan community. To continue as a destination where increase property values by continuing to attract quality people w ant to live, work and play, we m ust invest in our infrastructure." teachers, administrators and residents to the Plymouth- Steven Sneideman Canton Community. Canton Township Trustee and former President, PCCS Board of Education

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Hope College Hope College will award degrees to seniors on Sun­ day, May 5, during the 148th annual Commencement exercises. The ceremony will be held at 3 p.m. Candidates from Canton (parents in parenthe­ ses) include Briana Beyer (Rev. Jon and Carissa Bey­ er); Raige Jowski (Frank and Elvira Jowski); Lauren Maslyk (Thomas and Robin Maslyk); Hannah Mielke (Bruce and Jennifer Mielke); Chelsea Shirmer (Joseph and Kathryn Shirmer); Sherri Smith (Brenda Smith); Wayne Titus (Wayne and Melissa Titus); and Hannah Zomermaand (Michael and Barbara Zomermaand). Candidates from Plymouth include Sophia Daley (David Daly and Dr. Annemarie Linares); and Emily Meade (John and Mary Anne Meade). The following students were honored at the annual Honors Convocation ceremony: • Hannah Mielke of Canton received the Political Sci­ ence Department Book Award. • Lauren Maslyk of Canton received the Exercise Sci­ ence Major of the Year Award. • Mary Elizabeth Winther of Canton received the Theatre Department Sophomore Award. Dodson Elementary School students shared their own poetry during the recent Poetry Reading at Barnes and Noble. Phi Beta Kappa inductees include Lauren Maslyk and Am ong the students to share were Andrew Laesch (from left), Leilani Reyes, Connor Smith and Bhavya Davuluri. Wayne Titus IV of Canton.

Eastern Michigan Joshua Hurst of Canton graduated April 28 with a bachelor’s degree in international affairs and a minor D o d s o n poets share their verse in military science from Eastern Mich­ igan University. During his four years at college, he was on the Dean’s List Despite torrential rain every semester. and nasty weather, orga­ Attending school on a full scholar­ nizers are calling the ship from the Army’s ROTC program, sixth annual Poetry Read­ he was ranked 71st in the nation of ing night held by Dod­ almost 6,500 cadets. son Elementary School at Along with his many awards, he also Barnes and Noble was a held the top position of cadet battalion wonderful success. commander his senior year at Eastern, Fourth graders from and was awarded the International Affairs Student of the classrooms of Cynthia the Year. Grahl, Lisa Wysocki, Kris After his commissioning from the ROTC as second lieu­ McLaughlin, Cathy Tyler tenant in the Army, he will begin his Basic Officer Lead­ and Leslie Corgan shared ers Course in Military Intelligence at Fort Huachuca, Ariz. their own original poems A 2009 graduate of Canton High School, Josh is the with the appreciative Dodson Elementary School students Carl Christenson (from left), Alison Bradley, Ricky son of Kathy and Dan Hurst and brother of Melissa crowd made up of fami­ Ohtani and Hana Tsuzuki were among fourth-graders to share their poetry. and Matthew. ly members, other school families and patrons of liked my ‘If I Were a Pen­ the store. cil’ poem. 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By Sheila Paton en, includ­ • Construct a middle school in millage levied for all bonds.” failed. Translated to a $200,000 Guest Columnist ing replacing southern Canton to replace the Of course, the money is not home, the owner would see a roofs, boilers aging Central Middle School free. The ballot language goes $12,000 rise in value. V oters in the Plym­ and resurfacing and provide long-term middle on to state that the “average The bond proposal has outh Canton Communi­ parking lots. school capacity where the pop­ annual millage anticipated to received widespread support ty Schools District will • Provide ulation resides. Some 73 per­ be required to retire this bond from elected officials and busi­ have the opportunity Tuesday access to cur­ cent of middle school students debt is 1.22 mills.” What this all ness groups. Both State House to keep our schools strong by rent technol­ reside in Canton, while 80 per­ means is that, should the bond Representative Kurt Heise and voting to approve a technology Sheila Paton ogy for every cent of our middle school build­ pass, taxpayers would contin­ State House Representative and facility bond. A “yes” vote student and ings are in Plymouth and Plym­ ue to pay the same 4.10 mills as Dian Slavens have endorsed the on the ballot measure would every teacher while updating outh Township. The 2010 Cen­ is in effect today. Over the life of measure. The Plymouth Cham­ allow the district to borrow the technology infrastructure sus showed Canton Township this bond, if approved, that same ber of Commerce also uncate- $114.4 million. The money from to allow the new learning tools grew to 90,173 residents, while homeowner would contribute on gorically supports the bond. the bond would fund four criti­ to be used effectively. Technol­ the City of Plymouth and Plym­ average about $122 per year— This is a critical election for cal needs: ogy has dramatically changed outh Township have a com­ or about $0.33 per day. our community. One vote can • Replace approximately 100 the way our 18,000 students bined population of 36,656. I believe there is a general make a difference and your buses over the next 10 years. approach learning, and there­ Demographic trends and land consensus that strong schools vote could be that one. His­ As buses reach 10 years of use fore the way our 1,100 teach­ availability indicate that future help establish a desirable com­ tory in our own district has or 150,000 miles, replacement ers teach. At the same time, col­ population growth is likely to munity and therefore sup­ shown that school elections becomes necessary to avoid leges expect that incoming stu­ be in Canton Township. port home values. A study per­ have passed or failed by very increased maintenance costs dents demonstrate a knowledge The need is clear, but it is formed by Wharton Business small margins. In 1997 when and downtime. The district has of technologically advanced also appropriate to ask how School directly linked passage the proposal to build Plymouth 25 buses that have been in use tools. Further, many employ­ much the improvements will of a school bond to home val­ High School was on the ballot it for 10 years. ers require that successful job cost our taxpayers. Important­ ues. The study found that after passed by only 96 votes out of • Provide funds to per­ candidates understand and uti­ ly, approval of the bond will a bond passed, homeowners 11,370 total votes cast. form capital improvements on lize a variety of computer appli­ not change the current mill- saw a 6- to 7-percent increase I ask you to join me in voting the district’s 25 school build­ cations. To responsibly serve age assessed to property own­ in their property values by the for the bond on May 7. ings and grounds. Voters our students, we need to expose ers. In fact, the ballot language third year after the election last approved a facility bond them to the technology they will specifically states passage of relative to pre-election prices. Sheila Paton is a parent of two in 2004. Almost 10 years lat­ be required to use in their fur­ the measure would result in a “- This increase was not present students in the district and the er, additional needs have aris­ ther education and careers. 0- net increase in current debt in school districts where bonds Board of Education treasurer.

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Rest of the story ers? You may recall that when the states there is one counselor for ev­ I am both a life-long Plymouth P-CEP football stadium had artificial ery 415 students. Let's think about School bond . resident and a retired teacher (38.5 tu rf installed years ago, the district this for a moment and paint a more years) from the P-CCS, having spent told the community the field would accurate picture. Our students do be available for rent and that the not attend one high school, they at­ my last 24 years at Central Middle deserves ‘yes’ vote School (I also graduated from the funds received would be invested tend three. There are also students former Plymouth High School, until the turf needed replacement w ith special needs, such as ADD, which is now Central, in 1967). "down the road." ADHD or learning disabilities. I have Plymouth-CantOn school officials are fin­ My wife, Cathy, also taught for This never came to fruition, as no been told that more than one-third ished pushing their $114.4 million bond propos­ 34 yeprs, primarily at Canton High one was ever put in charge of the of the high school students are also al, having distributed their final informational School, but spent four of those task. When the new Plymouth High medicated. How many of those 415 flyers Friday, and are now hoping they’ve done years at Central Middle School. School was built, the community kids that each counselor currently enough to convince voters the bond is neces­ sary. Needless to say, we both had a was told by the P-CCS that they oversees fall into these categories? Voters going to the polls Tuesday should give positive experience both at Central could use the indoor track, above Therefore, how are only 15 the gymnasium, yet their former counselors going to be able to the school district their support. and during our employment with A yes vote can provide equity in education P-CCS. principal put that offer "to sleep" "correctly" guide and get to know very quickly. In fact, he would not our students, as well as know the for all middle students in the district, help W ith regards to the upcoming move the district closer to the leading edge even let P-CEP students use that background and teaching style of school bond election, both Cathy of technology usage, make necessary repairs track unless they wore "Plymouth teachers in all three schools for and I are strong supporters of all to district facilities and help replace an aging but one of the inclusions of this High School" apparel while in that proper placement? This kind of vehicle fleet. proposed vote. Our concern is that portion of the building. support is imperative from the day If approved, the bond will keep the district’s the P-CCS district has said nothing It appears to us that the P-CCS is these kids walk into P-CEP until the debt levy tax rate at 4.1 mills and preclude a publicly about what it proposes to again not sharing, as Paul Harvey day they leave. drop to 3.66 that will come July 1 if the bond do with the Central building and used to say, "the rest of the story" Having more counselors on doesn’t pass. That means, according to offi­ with regards to Central Middle property if the bond passes and a staff will also allow more time to cials, that while taxes won’t go up for voters, a “yes” vote will mean the loss of some $35 in new middle school were to be built School and its surrounding prop­ be spent with students on issues erty. Prior to the voting date, voters besides scheduling. For example, savings a homeowner with a $100,000 taxable in Canton Township. value would have seen this year. The tax rate Will the entire property/build- need to have an idea where their seniors seeking scholarship applica­ money is going and what will be tions or college recommendations will fluctuate over the life of the bond, but is ing/athletic field be sold? Will the expected to average some 1.2 mills. happening to their property the and want more than five minutes of athletic portion of the building The bond proposal deserves the “yes” vote district appears to be walking away their counselor's time. This limited (gymnasium and pool) be updated district officials are seeking. It will, most from. and utilized by the community as time is not the counselors' fault, it importantly, allow the district to address equi­ maybe a YMCA facility? Will the Brian F. Foust is the responsibility of our district to ty in education issues for middle schools stu­ athletic fields, tennis courts, Field Plymouth hire additional staff. dents. of Dreams and football stadium be This is why I strongly urge that P- Finally, the district is trying to do something Need more counselors available to the community, either CCS hire more counselors and have about Central Middle School. It’s true some I want to thank Maggie Wun­ for sale to the.Y, city of Plymouth or at least the ASCA recommenda­ “old-timers” and purists think Central is still derlich for writing an article about a viable educational facility, but that opinion to an organization to maintain and tion level of one counselor to every our need for additional counselors begs the question: When’s the last time any of run/lease/etc.? 250 students for our unique high in the P-C school district. This need those folks have been in the building in the There are many others in the com­ school setting of more than 6,000 is especially crucial at the three high students. dead of winter or the heat of summer? munity I have spoken with who Every educational expert in the district — schools. Jill Engel have similar concerns. Why is the P- including the teachers who actually have to According to the numbers, it CCS not sharing its plans w ith vot­ Canton teach in it — is clamoring for a better learning environment for those students, and the only way it’s going to happen is through this bond. Swing Into Grnnt Sure, naysayers will complain about spend­ I ing millions on technology that will be obsolete Your local agent insures your UP TO 45% OFF in a few years, but in this warp-speed “iLearn- PLAY SYSTEMS ing” environment, when technology is really Trampolines irrelevant almost as soon as it’s rolled out, From $659 what’s the alternative? 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[email protected] Phone: (248) 478-7860 P ly m o u th FarmBureaulnsurance.com public objections are the tax savings it will cost residents and a question about the need THE VALUE OF JOINT for building a new middle school when enroll­ INJECTIONS ment is declining. There is little argument that a swollen and painful knee will Despite the fact nearly 80 percent of the dis­ Fun is just a bus ride away. benefit from aspiration of the joint fluid and injection of a cortisone trict’s middle school students live in Canton, it preparation such as Kenalog. But many people would question would be interesting to see how the Plymouth knee injections repeated every several months. When is such a Township board would vote if the district schedule acceptable; how long can a doctor continue it? planned to build the new middle school north The decision of how often to inject a knee joint does not come from a textbook stating every 3 months or 2x a year. The judgment of Jo y Road. to repeat an injection comes from the answer to the question: did This ballot proposal is an important issue the last injection give benefit. If both patient and physician agree that will affect everyone in the school district. that the previous procedure helped, then it is in order to repeat the The Observer believes it merits support and injection again. Answering the question of how long to keep to a schedule of encourages voters to do just that Tuesday. repeated injections is more difficult. In actual medical practice, what happens is overtim e such as a year to 18 months, the person Pontiac -• Sterling Heights • Warren • Madison Heights • Fraser Roseville • St. Clair Shores • Livonia • Westland • Dearborn • Taylor with the bad knee needs appointm ents closer and closer together. Southgate • Lincoln Park • Clio • Flint • Burton Injecting the knee allows a person to remain active, but more activity causes knee cartilage to further wear. 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By Rick Bloom fusion about not require you to leave them money. You may be in a situation think about it, there is really Guest Columnist what the law anything; however, there is a where you have two children; one reason and one reason only requires with presumption in the law when one child has done very well that you do an estate plan and Q: Dear Rick: A few years back regard to inher­ you do not mention a child that while the other one has not and that is not because you want to after my second husband passed itances to chil­ you have forgotten them and, you may choose to leave your avoid taxes or probate; rather, on, I had my estate plan redone. dren. First, you thus, they are entitled to some­ estate to the child that needs the you do an estate plan because My second husband and I did not are under no thing from the estate. That is resources as opposed to the oth­ you love your family and you have children together; however, legal obliga­ why when you want to disin­ er child. In addition, there is want to make it as easy as pos­ we each did have adult children Money Matters tion whatsoev­ herit a child for any reason, the nothing in the law that says you sible for them upon your death. going into the marriage. My estate er with regard best course of action is to have have to treat children equally. In To accomplish that, it is impor­ plan basically leaves everything to R ic k B lo o m to stepchil­ a paragraph in the estate docu­ many situations parents choose tant to have an up to date estate my adult children and nothing to dren. You have ment specifically disinheriting to give more or less to one child plan. Therefore, if you haven’t my husband’s children. I feel they no legal obliga­ them. Some people think that based upon need or other fac­ reviewed your estate planning were taken care of when he passed tion to leave them anything and, you have to leave a child a min­ tors. I can’t tell you how many documents in a while, why not on. Recently, a friend of mine told therefore, your current estate imal amount, but you don’t. The times I’ve written someone’s review them to make sure that me that if I did not leave something plan is sufficient. The language key is you need to mention the estate plan to provide unequal they are still what you want? If to my stepchildren, that they could that your attorney put in your child in your estate documents distributions for the children. the estate plan does not reflect sue my estate. When I did my new estate plan was not necessary; so that it cannot be argued that As far as I’m concerned, it is your wishes, then for your fam­ estate plan, the attorney did put however, it does make it clear you forgot about that child. your money and you should do ily’s sake, as well as yours, you a paragraph in disinheriting my that you’re not leaving anything Most people think that you dis­ with it as you think is proper, should amend your documents. stepchildren. My friend says that I to your stepchildren. As far as inherit a child because you’re not what anyone else may think. Good luck! should have my estate plan amended I’m concerned, this is sufficient either disappointed with them Therefore, if you’re in a situa­ to leave them something. I don’t and there’s no reason to have or you no longer have a relation­ tion where, for whatever reason, Rick Bloom is a fee-only financial want to spend the money again, but your estate plan amended. ship. There are other reasons you do not think the distribution adviser. His website is www.bloo- I also don’t want any problems. Do There is some confusion when why parents disinherit a child to your children should be equal, massetmanagement.com. If you you think I need to have my estate it comes to inheritances regard­ and it could be nothing more then you should include that in would like him to respond to your plan amended? ing your natural or legally than that child you are going your estate plan. questions, email rick@bloomasset- A: There is always some con­ adopted children. The law does to disinherit doesn’t need your When you take a step back and management.com.

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Refreshments SUPPORT GROUP will be available and money prizes will be given for 1st and Time/Date: 6:30-8:30 p.m. second Monday of every month 2nd place. Proceeds will benefit the AAUW Scholarship Location: Kirk of Our Savior Presbyterian Church, 36660 Fund. Tickets are $20 per person. For tickets and more infor­ Cherry Hill, Westland mation call Sharon at 734-453-5009. Reservations required. Details: Do you have a loved one in jail or prison? Is your Advance purchase recommended as space is limited. There heart broken because of it? Then contact Bonnie at Hope will also be a collection of men and women's toiletry items 4 Healing Hearts whp will provide a safe place to talk and for Freedom House in Detroit. Appetizers and desserts will share with others, a place where you can learn how to cope be served. with all of the new and frightening experiences. Learn from Contact: For more information contact Becky Copenhaver others as they share ideas, resources and support. 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Main test drive a Ford vehicle and help support Salem's football program. Details: The Plymouth Lions Club is sponsoring a new Adult Diabetes Support Group. Fern Vining, a registered Contact: For additional information, contact Blackwell nurse, certified diabetes educator and Plymouth Lion, will Ford at (734) 453-1100. be the group facilitator. There is no charge to attend. Topics TOUR MILLER WOODS Alumni excellence for discussion will focus on understanding diabetes and self Date/Time: Sunday, May 5, 2-4 p.m. management strategies. Location: Miller Woods; entrance is on Powell Road, east Salem High School Class of 2009 alumni Alyssa Kolb and Contact: Call Fern Vining at (734) 454-0859. Ally Warner, now graduated seniors from Grand Valley of Ridge and north of Ann Arbor Road in Plymouth Town­ HOSPICE SUPPORT ship. 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Seedlings Braille Books Hospice of Michigan, for the patient. Angela care providers. The for Children recently cel­ the oldest and largest Hospice was one of the general public is also ebrated with their top non-profit hospice pro­ first hospices in Mich­ encouraged to refer volunteers at their Annu­ gram in the state, has igan to offer pediatric patients and families to al Volunteer Appreciation received a grant that care to families of chil­ the program. Dinner at The VisTaTech will allow it to bring its dren with life-limiting “When we reflect on Center at Schoolcraft Col­ Pediatric Early Care illness. In 2001, Ange­ hospice care, we typi­ lege in Livonia. program to Southeast la Hospice became the cally think of the sup­ The dinner recognized Michigan by collaborat­ first organization in port needed for elder­ more than 60 volunteers ing with Livonia-based Michigan and only the ly patients and their for their hard work, time Angela Hospice. second in the United families. Yet, fami­ and dedication to Seed­ PEC is appropriate States to offer prena­ lies who are facing lings. Seedlings’ top when a child is diag­ tal counseling, serving the realities of a very award, the Fran Hoet- nosed or is living with parents who are fac­ sick child or baby ger Award for Outstand­ a potentially life-limit­ ing the knowledge that also need a trem en­ ing Service to Seedlings, ing illness, continues to their unborn baby may dous amount of sup­ was presented to Midge receive curative treat­ not survive or may be port,” said Angela Hos­ Jewell of Plymouth. Jew­ ment and is not yet eli­ born with a life-limiting pice Executive Direc­ ell has been a volunteer Midge Jewell, left, accepts Seedlings' top award from gible for hospice ser­ illness. tor Mary Beth Mon- for eight years with Seed­ Director Debra Bonde. vices. HOM provides a Collaboratively, these ing. “We are pleased lings and has averaged wide range of PEC ser­ programs offered by to be partnering with more than 130 hours of opportunity for literacy Livonia office. vices, including com­ HOM and Angela Hos­ Hospice of Michigan service per year assem­ by providing high-quali­ Those interested in passionate support and pice comprise a full ■ as they expand the bling braille books for ty children’s literature in becoming a volunteer education for the whole continuum of pediatric breadth of their PEC blind children. braille. Last year, more or learning more about family, to help maintain services to Southeast program. Our goal is to Seedlings Braille Books than 25,000 braille books Seedlings may call (734) the child’s comfort of Michigan. Referrals to provide the best sup­ for Children is a Livo­ were made and shipped 427-8552. body, mind and spirit. the PEC program will port possible for chil­ nia-based non-profit, tax- to blind children across For more information HOM will collaborate come from many insti­ dren and their families, exempt organization ded­ the country and around on Seedlings, visit http:// with Angela Hospice to tutions in Southeast and together we’ll be icated to increasing the the world from their www.seedlings.org. offer prenatal counsel­ Michigan, including able to help even more ing and hospice refer­ area hospitals, pediatri­ children and families rals when appropriate cians and other health in our community.”

WAYNE COUNTY DEPARTMENT (^PU BLIC SERVICES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING In accordance with the provisions of Section 224.18 of, Act 283 of the Public Acts of 1909, ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID as amended, seven or more freeholders have Petitioned the County of Wayne (“County”) to absolutely abandon and discontinue the following public road right-of-way: Ridgewood Hills S.A.D. All that portion of Yost Road (varying width) in the Northwest 1/4 and Charter Township of Plymouth Northeast 1/4 of Section 3, Town 3 South, Range 8 East, Van Buren Township, M ay 1,2013 Wayne County, Michigan, and the Southeast 1/4 of Section 33 and Southwest 1/4 of Section 34, Town 2 South, Range 8 East, Canton Township, Wayne County, Michigan, being more particularly described as: Sealed Bids for Ridgewood Hills S.A.D. will be received at the office of the Charter Township of Plymouth until 10:00 am local time, on May 15,2013, by the office of the Township Clerk Beginning at a point on the line common to said Sections, distant Easterly located at 9955 N. Haggerty Road, Plymouth, MI 48170. The approximate quantities of 225.00 feet from the Northwest corner of said Section 3 along said common major items of work involved are as follows: line; thence proceeding Easterly along said line to a point 43 feet West of the centerline of Sheldon Road (width varies). Containing approximately Cold Milling HMA Surface 37.000 Syd 2144.78 feet of roadway, more or less. Pavement Repair, Patching 7,700 Syd Subgrade Underdrain 6.000 Ft Therefore, it has been decided a Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 11, 2013, at HMA Leveling 5,300 Ton 1:30 p.m. at Wayne County Department of Public Services, Engineering Division, 400 Monroe HMA Top 3,100 Ton Street, 3rd Floor, Detroit, Michigan 48226. Aggregate Base 2,500 Ton A Hearing Examiner of the County shall hold said Hearing and obtain all necessary facts and information concerning the advisability of either granting or denying said Petition, and shall The Contract Documents for this project are on file and may be examined on and after report all findings of fact to the Board of Wayne County Commissioners. 12:00 pm, May 1, 2013, at the following locations: the office of the ENGINEER, Orchard, Hiltz, & McCliment, Inc., 34000 Plymouth Road, Livonia, MI 48150; area offices of True copies of this notice are to be served, posted and published in accordance with the McGraw-Hill Construction/ReproMAX, 36060 Industrial Road, Livonia, MI 48150; Reed provisions of said Act No. 283 of 1909, as amended. Construction Data at www.reedepr.com; the Construction Association of Michigan (CAM), 43636 Woodward, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302-3204; and Charter Township of Plymouth, WAYNE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES 9955 N. Haggerty Road, Plymouth, MI 48170. Engineering Division, Real Estate, Attention: Sandra Martin 400 Monroe Street, 3rd Floor, Detroit, Michigan 48226 Copies thereof may be obtained on or after 12:00 pm, local time, May 1, 2013, at the office 313.224.7772 of the ENGINEER, Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment, Inc., 34000 Plymouth Road, Livonia, MI Publish: May 5,2013______’______aT8797s» - 3»4.5 48150. A fee of Forty dollars ($40.00) non-refundable will be charged for each set of Contract Documents. An additional fee of Ten dollars ($10.00) non-refundable will be charged for each set of Contract Documents that are mailed. Bid Security in the form of a Bid Bond for a sum no less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the Bid will be required with each Bid. The OWNER reserves the right to accept any Bid, reject any Bid, or waive irregularities Business Expo in Bids. No Bid may be withdrawn for a period of one hundred and twenty (120) calendar days after the scheduled closing time for receipt of the Bids. Thursday, May 9 , 2 0 1 3 No pre-bid meetings are scheduled for this project. Laurel Park Place Mall & Detroit M arriott Livonia Patrick Fellrath P.E., Director of Public Utilities Presented by Charter Township of Plymouth ie! Publish: May 2, 2013 OE08797792_3x6.5 D a v e n p o r t UNIVERSITY

STOW & GO SELF STORAGE AUCTION NOTICE FARMERS Pursuant to state law, Notice is hereby given that a public auction will be held at STOW & The Business Breakfast Roundtable will take place from GO SELF STORAGE, 41999 ANN ARBOR ROAD, PLYMOUTH, MI on May 11,2013 B u sin ess 8 - 9:30 a.m .at the Detroit Marriott Livonia at a cost of at 10:00 am, on past due tenants listed below. The entire contents of the following units will be auctioned, and sold to the highest bidder on each individual unit. CASH ONLY! B re a k fa s t $15 per Cham ber M em ber. DESCRIPTION IS BRIEF SUMMARY OF ITEMS, MAY OR MAY NOT CONTAIN MORE OR LESS ITEMS. R o u n d ta b le The panel w ill include: W ayne County Commissioners Laura Cox and Richard LeBlanc, Detroit Free Press Business Unit #009- BRENDA BUCKNER, 42538 ASHLEY CT, CANTON, Ml 48187 Columnist Tom Walsh and Detroit News Columnist/Editor Christmas decorations, and misc. boxes, and other misc. items. Nolan Finley. Unit#412 • DONALD HOFFMAN, 650 PROVINCETOWN LAKE, PLYMOUTH, Ml Schoolcraft 48170 College metrocom Washer & dryer, misc. furniture and misc. boxes, and other misc. items. Free admission to Expo Hall that features more than 100 Unit#229- MARK GLEGOLA, P.O. BOX 5487, PLYMOUTH, MI 48170 L ivo n ia exhibitors, new cars, and giveaways from 10 a.m . to 5 p.m . Bass Boat, 20 ft boat on trailer with tracker outboard motor, misc. furniture, misc. boxes, and other misc. items. Expo throughout Laurel Park Place M all. H all Unit#320- MELVIN MORRISON, P.O. BOX 851516, WESTLAND, MI 48185 The Expo Hall and participating businesses can be found on the Luggage, file cabinet, weight bench, single cot, workmate, desk, fish equipment, misc. Livonia Cham ber of Com m erce’s website, www.Livonia.org boxes and other misc items. M m a d o n n a Edwardjones UNIVERSITY MAKING SENSE OF INVESTING LIVONIA Unit#567- PAMELA FREE, 615 N. MILLS ST., PLYMOUTH, MI 48170 Shelving unit. www.csca.org » 800-321-8570 I First jnwstois looking. fh® Credit itnioa Way! 1 1 1 Unit#405- KEN GILLIS, 340 PENNELL, NORTHVILLE, MI 48167 Misc. furniture, golf clubs, step ladder, jigsaw, cookware. Single mattress, Xmas tree, battery charger, bread maker, misc. boxes, and other misc. items. H e a lth A Health Care Forum will take place from 2 - 4 p.m. at Detroit Marriot Livonia, where three independent benefits Unit#621- ROB CLOUGH, 9450 S.MAIN #101, PLYMOUTH, MI 48170 C a re consultants w ill give you an unbiased, honest assessment on Large dresser, camping chairs, propane tank, luggage, framed pictures, misc. boxes and F o ru m how health care reform will impact your business. other misc. items. Free adm ission. Pre-registration required. Seating is lim ited. Unit#694- NICOLE GNATEK, 1014 S. CAMPBELL, ROYAL OAK, Ml 48067 Metal file cabinet, recliner, glass table with 4 chairs, TV, bed frame, mattress set, misc. IINYX Incorporated xmas decorations, coffeemaker, misc. boxes and other misc. items. CountonUs Unit#481- JESSICA CLOR, 20492 NORBORNE, REDFORD, MI 48240 Misc. furniture, fan, air conditioner, lamp, mattress, misc. boxes and microwave, and Enjoy samples from at least 10 local restaurants and network other misc. items and misc. boxes T a s te fu lly during the popular nightcap portion of the Expo program L ivo n ia from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Detroit Marriott Livonia. Unit#581- ALEX HENNING, 464 N. MILL STREET, PLYMOUTH, MI 48170 Adm ission is $20 per person. Computer monitors, power saw, golf clubs, train set, Weights, Marshall amp, remote car, misc. boxes and other misc. items. 4 Unit#712- DON COLALUCA, 1600 N. TERRITORIAL, #16, PLYMOUTH, MI 48170 Table & chairs, vacuum, mattress, fans, computer table, lamp, misc. boxes and other misc. items. O bserver & E ccentric Btownlife.con MEDIA Unit#60SE- TEUM G. SOUKAMNEUTH, 525 ANN ARBOR, PLYMOUTH, M I 48170 A GANNETT COMPANY I Air Conditioner, pictures, cooler, fan, toasters, restaurant equipment. Unit#706-ONALEE SULEWSKI, 1450 ANN ARBOR #24, PLYMOUTH, MI 48170 #livbizexpo Misc. boxes. For More Information: SALE DATE IS MAY 11, 2013 AT 10:00 A.M. Call 7 3 4 .4 2 7 .2 1 2 2 , Email [email protected], or Visit tvww.Livonia.org Publish: May 2 and 5, 2013 at8707855 3x8 \ online at hom etow nlife.com L O C A L N E W S O b s e r v e r & Eccentric | Sunday, May 5, 2013 (CP) A13

River Day set for June 1

Canton’s annual River mended. Volunteers are and discover different sec­ Day event will be held on also encouraged to bring tions of the Lower Rouge Saturday, June 1, from 8 gardening tools from River Recreation Trail. a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Low­ home, make sure they are The “no drop” tours will er Rouge River Recre­ clearly labeled with your start at the west end of the ational Trailhead, located name and address on it. main parking lot - the tour off Morton Taylor Road Registration will begin will encompass sue miles and Michigan Avenue. promptly at 8 a.m., scout of trail in between all the The event will take place troops planning to partic­ gravel pathways. Partic­ rain or shine and volun­ ipate need to call Canton’s ipants will also have an teers of all ages including Engineering Services Divi­ opportunity to talk with the residents, students, and sion in advance at (734) trail designer/builder Gary scout troops are encour­ 394-5150, so the proper Anderson about how this aged to participate. number of badges/patches trail has developed over River Day activi­ can be ordered. Volunteers the last 5 years. The “no ties at the trailhead will will be provided with a Riv­ drop” bike tours are open include learning about er Day T-shirt and a small to anyone, 12 and older. the environment; espe­ lunch on a first-come, first- River Day is hosted cially healthy rivers, trail served basis. by Canton’s Engineer­ clean-up, removing inva­ In addition to the River ing Services Division and sive species, a demon­ Day activities, Canton will sponsored by Friends stration by Leslie Science help celebrate the fifth of the Rouge, Absopure, Center, a nature scaven­ anniversary of the Morton- WadeTrim, the Michigan The Spotlight on Youth cast for "The Velveteen Rabbit" features several actors from the ger hunt, trail hikes, an Taylor single-track bike Mountain Bikers Associ­ Plymouth-Canton area. inflatable bouncer and trail system with guid­ ation, ITC, WTUA, CH2M birdhouse building. ed “no drop” trail tours HILL, and OMI. For more Volunteers should come throughout the day. This is information on River Day dressed for the weather, an excellent opportunity or to pre-register for the Youth troupe puts jeans and boots are recom­ for cyclists to ride through event call (734) 394-5150. on ‘Velveteen Rabbit’ The Italian-American Banquet Center of Livonia 39200 W. Five Mile Road • (Between Newburgh and Haggerty Roads) Spotlight on Youth is Rabbit’ expired and it land; Vinccenzo Coccio- Livonia, Michigan 48154 bringing “The Velve­ became public domain, I lon (Jerry) of Westland; teen Rabbit” to the stage thought a modern story Camryn Mastny (Calyp­ Celebrate Mother's Day Brunch Buffet in the Biltmore Studio would be a nice change so Cal) of Canton; Emma Mom with at the Village Theater at of pace.” Mastny (Clown) of Can­ Love... Sunday, M ay 12, 2013 Cherry Hill. Novi resident Barba­ ton; Marissa Radtke SERVING FROM 11:00am - 2:OOpm Organizers chose ra Bloom will direct the (Montana) of Plymouth; Eggs, Sausage, Bacon, French Toast with A d u lts the Biltmore, which play, which she said was and Mary Benton (Rab­ Maple Syrup $25.00 only seats 100 people, “perfect for children bit 2) of Canton. Gemelli with Palomino Sauce Children 5-12 yrs. because “every seat ages 5 and up. The play hits the stage Farfalle Primavera $10.00 gives the audience a “(Berg) has adapted with 7 p.m. performanc­ Oven Roasted Potatoes feeling of being up close this classic tale to share es May 9-11 (and a 2 C hef Cut Vegetables Children 4-under and part of the action on about a young boy who p.m. matinee on May Chicken Breast Piccata No charge stage. is beginning to grow 11). Meat Balls Marinara Michigan playwright up and how he wonders The Village Theater at Baked Tilapia with Lemon butter Sauce Susan Berg of Lake Ori­ if he is too old for his Cherry Hill is located Peel and Eat Shrimp Cocktail on adapted this ver­ toys,” Bloom said. “He at 50400 Cherry Hill in Carving Station: sion of the story for the loves his toys and as we Canton. Strip Loin Served with Horseradish stage. come to find out, love is The $10 tickets are Sauce and Au Jus “The heart of the sto­ what makes a toy ‘real.’” available by phone at Kids Station: ry has an ageless truth The cast features actors the Village Theater Box Chicken Nuggets and Fries ... Simply stated, love from around the area, Office at (734) 394-5300 Assorted Dessert Table is what makes us real,” including Alexis Berent or (734) 394-5460 or Coffee, Tea, Soda, Ice Tea Berg said. “I have writ­ (Nana and fairy) of Can­ online at www.canton- mi.org/villagetheater or Reservations must be paid in advance ten nine adaptations of ton; Renee Bourcier TABLES OF 10-12 AVAILABLE classic fairy tales and all (Rabbit 1) of Canton; wwwspotlightplayersmi. Deadline May 8,2013 • No reservations at door of them have been pro­ Daniel Brabow (Horace) org or in person at The Please contact: duced. When the copy­ of Livonia; Grace Coc- Summit on the Park or The Italian American Banquet Center of Livonia Sales Office Monday - Friday 9-5pm, right for ‘The Velveteen ciolon (Sailor) of West­ at the door. Saturday 10-3pm 734-953-9724 ext 202 EMAIL: [email protected]

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By Sue Mason cil in May 2012. Twelve land, a member of the crowd. Staff Writer months later, Ander­ VFW Ladies Auxiliary at “When I wrote the son admits that planning Detroit VFW Post 4553. grant, I said that if I had Lynda Bendelow-Ruark the dance “is worse than She helped get the word 300 people I’d consider it has discovered a few planning a wedding.” out to other VFW posts a success, right now we things in looking through “With a wedding, you to alert veterans about have had 100 RSVPs,” her father’s foot lock­ call a caterer and you the interviews and the she said. “We’ll have at er — photographs of him know there will be table­ dance. least 100 band and choir with the fighter he flew cloths and forks,” she “We go them from all parents and a lot of staff during World War II and said. “We have to worry over because the VFW members plan to come. Civil Defense maps of about everything.” did its job,” she said. I think we’ll easily hit places like Albany, N.Y. Students in the U.S. She’s also gotten help 300.” A teacher at John History and American from the Westland Rota­ Anderson is keep­ Glenn High School, Ben­ War classes have inter­ ry Club and American ing decorations simple. delow-Ruark brought the viewed 18 veterans and Legion. Organizers won’t be able maps to school Thursday defense workers and to get into the cafeteria to share with the com­ their families, as part of Their stories until after lunch, around mittee that is putting the Members of the John Glenn High School staff helping plan the project. The veter­ In getting the grant, noon. Centerpieces will finishing touches an on a the USO Dance are Sgt. Maj. Benjamine Brown (back row, ans come from as close Anderson’s goal was to be tissue boxes wrapped USO Dance that will be from left), Linda Willman, Steve Conn, Michele Anderson, as Westland, Garden City make sure the veter­ in red paper that will be held at the Westland high Brad Jennings, Jeff Wesley (front row, from left), Tim Har­ and Wayne and includes ans’ stories are told and both decorative and pro­ school on Wednesday, din, Kas Butler, Linda Fiema, and Lynda Bendelow-Ruark. personalities like a local that students “under­ vide tissue for tearful May 8. Rosie the Riveter, Janice stand what they did.” moments. The boxes will “It was very impor­ members of the “Great­ as well as the tradition­ Kelly of Northville. They And even with the proj­ have a veteran and their tant to him,” said Bend­ est Generation” will be al laying of the wreath are the guests of honor ect coming to an end story on two sides, patri­ elow-Ruark of the foot the guests of honor. for fallen veterans. Chef for the dance, however, with the dance, students otic stickers on the other locker. “His unit shipped The dance is free and Tony Paquette of the all veterans are invited will have two veterans to and small flags tucked in out without him and open to the public and is William D. Ford Career to attend. interview after the fact. the box. he didn’t want to start being held on the 68th Technical Center’s Culi­ Radio personali­ They found out about “We want it to look over with another, so he anniversary of the victo­ nary Arts Program will ty Jim H arper will be the project too late to be nice, but it’ll be simple,” decided to be a pilot.” ry in Europe Day which provide hors d’oeuvres the emcee for the night interviewed before that said Anderson. The foot locker, old observes the defeat of and beverages. which will feature a spe­ dance. For more information photographs, patch­ the Nazis and an end to cial perform ance by As to how many will about the USO dance, es representing the dif­ the war in Europe. Yearlong project crooner Matt Walch attend. Anderson said call Anderson at (734) ferent military units The dance will be 6-9 The dance is the culmi­ and a special display Principal David Ingham 419-2300, Ext. 5227, or that saw action during p.m. and include dancing nation of a project that of vehicles on the lawn has assured her they can send her an e-mail at the war, remembrance and the John Glenn band began almost as soon as of the high school from hold up to 1,000 people. [email protected]. boards and propagan­ and choir perform ing teacher Michele Ander­ the Detroit Arsenal of Hopes of good weath­ da posters will be on dis­ World War II era music. son received a $6,545 Democracy Museum. er will open up the patio [email protected] play in the hallways and The JROTC will do a cer­ grant from the Michi­ Anderson credits San­ area and hallways to (313) 222-6751 in the cafeteria here emony to honor veterans gan Humanities Coun­ dra Borieo of West­ accommodate a large Twitter: ©SusanMarieMason

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Drive 4 UR ’Cats swing School Blackwell Ford in Plymouth is partner­ for the top ing up with the Salem Linebackers Booster Club for the "Drive 4 UR School" program, By Tim Smith slated to take place 11 Staff Writer a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thurs­ day, May 16. April showers brought plenty of The goal is to raise scheduling chaos for Plymouth varsi­ $6,000 for the Salem ty girls tennis coach Rob McLaren and High School foot­ his players. ball program, by test But the Wildcats have emerged no driving a Ford vehicle worse for wear from the postponement that day. Blackwell of eight dual matches and the complete will donate $20 to loss of eight team practice dates. the program per test In fact, Plymouth clinched the KLAA drive, with that money South Division on April 22 with a 5-4 earmarked to help win over Livonia Churchill and there’s purchase new equip­ more work to be done under the sunny ment, improve football skies of a new month. facilities and provide The Wildcats are 5-3 overall and 5-2 necessary supplies for PHOTOS BY BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER in the KLAA South, following Wednes­ players. day’s 8-1 loss to visiting Brighton in Salem freshman Chelsea Yu — a standout this season at 2 singles — is one of several youngsters who Blackwell Ford a crossover dual meet of conference have stepped into the Rocks lineup and performed well. is located at 41001 division winners. Plymouth Road. For That didn’t diminish what the team more information, call Blackwell Ford at (734) Please see WILDCATS, B3 Rocks show promise 453-1100.

MWGA clinics By Tim Smith Salem 2 Staff Writer doubles The Michigan Wom­ tandem en's Golf Association's Salem came up just short Abi Collin- Short Game Skills and Thursday in a KLAA cross­ gwood On-course Manage­ over varsity girls tennis dual and Kylie ment clinics are set for meet against Hartland at Flynn wait 4 p.m. May 11 at Hicko­ Plymouth-Canton Education­ for the ry Creek Golf Course in al Park. next serve Superior Township (just The Rocks were edged out during west of Canton). by a 5-4 tally to drop to 5-4 Thursday's The clinics will be overall and 5-3 in the KLAA. dual meet taught by Hickory As far as Salem head coach against Creek PGA golf profes­ Lin Ware was concerned, the Hartland. sional Tami Bealert. result very easily could have Entry deadline is May 8 been flip-flopped on the mer­ and the cost is $50. its of a hard-fought battle at 1 To register or for singles between Rocks’ senior more information, Ashley Walker and Hartland played a great player and it Yu earned a 6-1,6-1 win visit www.mwgolf.org, freshman Rachael Reichen- was an unbelievable match. over junior Rachel Byron. or call Lu Stockton, bach. “I don’t think the score Sophomore Kylie Enright MWGA director, Semi­ In that flight, Reichenbach reflects exactly how she prevailed in three sets over nars & Clinics, at (734) came away with a 6-2,6-0 win played.” junior Clare Holden at 4 sin­ 546-1023. that was a lot closer than the There were other Salem gles (3-6,7-5,6-4). The MWGA's upcom­ score indicated. players to bring it, including Salem also won twice in ing events include: “We always play H art­ freshman Chelsea Yu at 2 sin­ doubles play. Victories were Match Play Competi­ Plymouth senior girls tennis captain land close,” Ware said. “They gles who Ware said “has had a registered by the 3 doubles tion at Whispering Wil­ Hannah Cobane waits to return a serve have a good team and Ash­ great season, maybe two loss­ lows (May 11), Match Wednesday against Brighton. ley’s match, in particular, she es this year.” Please see ROCKS, B3 Play Competition at Tanglewood (May 19), 2-Person Four-Ball, Women & Mixed Teams in Farmington Hills (May 25) and Presi­ Sparkplug Waack looks to light fuse with Cards dent's Stroke Play at Oak Pointe CC (June 8).

By Tim Smith home,” Ray Waack said. Staff Writer “They get most of their talent from Indiana and When Plymouth’s varsi­ elsewhere.” Bucks open ty baseball team needed Brandon Waack cit­ to jum pstart its offense in ed Rayl’s own baseball up May 14 Thursday’s doublehead­ makeup as one reason he er at Livonia Churchill, it felt comfortable opting to The Michigan Bucks was 5-6 sparkplug Bran­ go to Concordia instead of the Premier Devel­ don Waack to get it going of schools such as Central opment League will with a bunt single. Michigan, Ferris State face the Dearborn Stars Waack keyed a seven- and Grand Valley State. in their record 14th run rally that gave the “I like the way he is, Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Wildcats a 8-5 win over coach Rayl is an energet­ Cup, the nation's oldest the Chargers, also split­ ic coach and the kind of sporting competition ting the KLAA South player I am,” the young­ celebrating its 100th Division twinbill. More er Waack said. “I guess it year, beginning at 7:30 importantly, it provid­ fits me better and fits me p.m. Tuesday, May 14, ed the latest example as well.” in a first-round match to why Waack endeared Another plus is Thomp­ at Ultimate Soccer Are­ himself to Concordia Uni­ son already playing for nas in Pontiac. versity baseball coach­ Brandon Waack (seated, middle) is flanked by dad Ray Waack and future stepmom Chris­ the Cardinals, easing Tickets are $10 for es so much that the senior tine Hughes during a recent signing ceremony to play baseball at Concordia University- Waack’s transition from adults and $7 for recently signed a nation­ Standing behind Brandon is Cardinals baseball coach Kyle Rayl. preps to college ball. youths 16 and under. al letter of intent to play “I thought it would be a Children 5 and un­ there. because I get to reach my baseball fields at Plym­ Taking notice good fit for me to go back der are free. Special “I’m happy that I get goals.” outh-Canton Educational “Concordia coach­ and play with him,” Bran­ discounted pre-sale to play ball for the next According to his dad, Park part of his recruit­ es have been coming don said. “I’ll meet other tickets for only $6 will four years,” Waack said. Ray Waack of Canton, ing ritual these days. out to watch Plymouth teammates, but I already be available online at “It’s just exciting because Thursday’s rally would Already at Concordia is games and Canton games, have a (Plymouth) team­ www.buckssoccer.com; I know some kids don’t have brought a smile to pitcher and 2012 Plym­ because they know mate there that I can or by stopping by the get to play college base­ Concordia head coach outh grad Justin Thomp­ there’s some really good Bucks office at Ultimate ball. It makes me happy, Kyle Rayl, who is making son. talent and it’s close to Please see SIGNS, B3 Soccer Arenas.

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Miller and Salem’s Jamie home nm in Game 2 of L V ' 1 J the potential I 1 Squires continue to slug Wednesday’s home twin- their way to the top of the bill against South Lyon to be a solid KLAA softball charts. sparked the Rocks to a 14- contender” Both clubbed homers 2 win in five innings. with teammates on base That followed Salem’s BONNIE SOUTHERLAND to help their teams win 7-5 loss in the opener Salem head coach games last week. despite Gabbi Zott’s 3- Miller smacked a grand for-3 day and two hits 14 hits — led by Kristi slam Wednesday against by Squires and Kara Zink, who registered hits Westland John Glenn as Hutchinson. in all three of her at-bats. the Wildcats won twice “Long as the bats keep Squires singled in addi­ via the mercy-rule route moving we have the tion to her homer and (10-0 and 16-0). potential to be a solid con­ Maranda Armstead, Emi­ The next day, sopho­ tender,” Salem head coach ly Marcero, Lexi Epley more Miller went 2-for- Bonnie Southerland said. and Zott each chipped in 4 to help Plymouth (9-2 “We might be young but with two hits to back the overall, 7-0 in the KLAA we’ve got some seriously strong pitching of Marisa South Division) edge Livo­ legitimate players.” Hunley. nia Churchill 7-5 in the The Rocks (10-5 overall, “The girls are hitting opener of a doubleheader. 6-3 in the KLAA Central very well right now,” As for freshman Division) came out swing­ Southerland addd. “The Squires, her three-run ing in Game 2 and tallied defense is solid. It’s any-

PHOTOS BY JOHN KEMSKI | EXPRESS PHOTO Following through on her grand slam Wednesday against Westland John Glenn is Plym­ outh sophomore Brittany Miller.

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‘We have a lot of freshmen Salem can’t finish sweep who can play/ ' LIN WARE Salem girls tennis coach By Tim Smith included a double by Josh Staff Writer Penn and RBI single by t catcher Lucas Salinas. Simpson at 4 (6-4,6-0) Whenever host Salem ROCKS and Nawar-Kulik at 4 (6- PLYMOUTH 6-7, JOHN grabbed some momen­ Continued from page B1 0,6-1). tum in Game 2 of GLENN 1-1: W estland John Glenn (10-4, 3-3) could muster LAKELAND 7, CANTON Wednesday’s twinbill only six hits on the day in a against visiting South KLAA South Division double- team of juniors Rachel 2; In a KLAA varsity girls Lyon, the Lions snagged it header setback W ednesday Hershock-Kendall Berg- tennis crossover dual back the next half-inning against the host W ildcats (6-5, hofer (6-3,4-6,6-2) and meet Thursday, the visit­ 4 - 3 ) . and it cost the Rocks in a Jamarl Eiland w ent 2-for-3 the 5 doubles tandem of ing Chiefs (4-3) fell short 10-5 defeat. w ith four RBI and winning freshmen Ashmi Nawar- to White Lake Lakeland Miscues also helped pitcher Brian Schmid helped Madison Kulik (6-2,7-5). (5-2). fuel the Lions, who were his ow n cause going 2-for-3 “They(Nawar-Kulik) Scoring victories for w ith tw o runs in a 6-1 Plym­ only lost to the big guns, Canton were junior Anna able to avoid a double- outh victory. header sweep in the Schmid w ent all seven in­ like Northville, Novi,” Scheppele at 3 singles (6- KLAA Central Division nings, allow ing just three hits Ware said. “We’re a 1, 6-1 over Olivia Neu­ matchup. and a w alk. He struck out four. young team .... we have a mann) and the 4-doubles Losing pitcher Brendon W et- lot of freshmen who can tandem of juniors Nik­ In the top of the first, m ore gave up nine hits and the Lions went up 2-0 struck out eight in six innings. play.” ki Cotham and Angie with the aid of a throw­ Adam Singleton w ent 2-for-3 In addition to Yu, Nagar Distlerath (6-4,6-1 over ing error on a South Lyon w ith an RBI for Glenn. and Kulik, Salem boasts seniors Paige Verbouw- In Gam e Two, Brendan Swa- freshman Kylie Flynn Kelly Labuta). sacrifice bunt. son w ent 2-for-4 w ith tw o RBI Salem (3-4) respond­ as the W ildcats prevailed, 7-2. at 2 doubles (where she The Chiefs battled it out ed with a run in the bot­ M att Janke and Schmid also teams up with senior Abi elsewhere, with three-set tom half, largely on the added tw o hits apiece. Collingwood). losses at 2 singles and 3 hustle of Kyle Penn. He W inning pitcher Nate Percy The Rocks did post a 8-1 doubles. w ent the first six innings, al­ singled and promptly lowing just three hits. victory Wednesday over At 2 singles, Lakeland’s got picked off first, but Losing pitcher Brandon Walled Lake Western. Jair Massie defeated Can­ beat the throw to sec­ Sm eltzer w ent six innings Walker won a three-set­ ton senior Hannah Fer- ond. Penn subsequently allow ing five runs on nine ter against Natalie Hol­ ree, 6-4,1-6,6-2. Canton’s hits. He struck out three and land with other Salem sin­ 3 doubles team of senior advanced to third on a fly w alked three before giving ball and came in when the way to Daniel Ammons. gles wins posted by Yu (6- Caitlin Orr and freshman throw hit his helmet and W etm ore had an RBI single in 0,6-0 at 2), sophomores Sarah Kalasky went to bounced away. t h e loss. Tiffany Chan and Enright three games against the CANTON 15-6, FRANK­ at 3-4, respectively. Lakeland duo of Reem The Rocks evened it LIN 11-2: Nick Hazergian up at 2-2 in the bottom had a big day at the plate In doubles play, victo­ Ahmed and Marie Djel- of the third when senior and won the second game ries were posted by Julia jaj, only to lose 1-6,7-6(4) outfielder and Saginaw on the m ound as the Chiefs Meireles-Katie Vena at and 6-4. Valley State University (10-3, 4-3) sw ept a KLAA 1 (6-2,6-4), Collingwood- South Division double-header [email protected] recruit Demetrius Dun­ W ednesday at Livonia Franklin Flynn at 2 (6-3,6-2), Nata­ lap laced a 2-0 pitch on a (5-9, 0-7). sha Consul-Courtney (734) 469-4128 line over the fence in left. Hazergian w ent 3-for-3, Dunlap also excelled in including a 3-run hom er and double as the Canton JOHN KEMSKI | EXPRESS PHOTO the field, making two div­ outslugged Franklin in the ing catches of liners dur­ Salem relief pitcher Jeremy St. Laurent delivers the opener, 15-11. ing the contest. baseball toward home plate during the Rocks' 10-5 loss M ike Stafford, in relief of Unfortunately for Wednesday against South Lyon. starter Jacob Heller, got the victory in Gam e One. Salem, the Lions regained In Gam e Two, Hazergian the lead with two runs in w ent six inning, allow ing tw o the fourth against Rocks’ es and head coach Dale center to break the 5-5 tie runs on six hits and five walks starting pitcher Josh Rumberger brought Der­ and Niko Woods singled in a 6-2 Canton victory. He rick Vergolini (who start­ to score two more runs. also struck out eight and w ent Penn in a rally bookended 2-for-4 at the plate. by costly dropped balls in ed the game at second South Lyon pitchers LUTHERAN WESTLAND the infield. base) back into the game scattered nine hits, with 15, LUTHERAN SOUTH 3: South Lyon (4-4) to run for Sydlowski. Salem catcher Colin Sav­ On Wednesday, Nate Abbott Junior shortstop Jack age collecting two of w ent 3-for-3 w ith tw o RBI increased the margin to and Nick Flanery w ent 3-for-4 5-2 in the fifth on a double Driscoll hit an infield them (single, double). The w ith tw o RBI as Lutheran by Cody Conrad and — chopper that the South only other extra-base hit, High W estland (7-1, 5-0) took with Jerem y St. Laurent Lyon third baseman other than Dunlap’s hom­ five innings to mercy host taking over on the mound threw wildly to first on, er, was a first-inning dou­ New port Lutheran South (2-4, 2-4) in a M IAC Red Division — an infield single by scoring three runs — with ble by Josh Penn. e n c o u n t e r . Eric Stephenson. Vergolini racing home In the opener, Salem Abbott, the winning pitcher, That’s how the game with the equalizer. won 6-1 behind the com­ allowed tw o earned runs on stayed until the Rocks But the Rocks imme­ plete-game pitching of six hits. He struck out four and w alked three in five innings. staged their own error- diately ran into trouble Tyler Brooks, who gave Also contributing to Lutheran Ready to spring into action Wednesday is Plymouth's No. 1 aided rally, scoring three in the seventh, with the up just one unearned run W estland's 16-hit attack was doubles tandem of sophomore Sarah Gamble (foreground) runs in the sixth to make Lions scoring five unan­ and three hits. Jordan W illiam s (2-for-3, RBI); and freshman Swetha Duraiswamy, gearing up to serve in it 5-5. swered runs off relievers South Lyon took an ear­ Brandon Ruelle (2-for-2, RBI); the background. David Proctor and Nick ly 1-0 lead but the Rocks Cleveland Tarp (tw o RBI); and Base hits by Brandon Jacob Bavol (2-for-2, RBI). Gillen, Austin Silletti and March. took over with five runs pinch hitter Justin Syd- Stephenson smacked in the fourth. 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Continued from page B1 usually don’t approach the net very readily. Marlowe might be 5- has achieved so far, with feet, but she plays the hopes of even more suc­ net like she’s a 6-foot- cess either at the confer­ er.” ence meet or Division 1 Plymouth’s 1 dou­ regionals. bles tandem of soph­ “Brighton is one of the omore Sarah Gamble top four teams in the and Swetha Duraiswa­ whole league so we mea­ my also has made plen­ sure ourselves how we ty of growth, although do against them,” McLar­ “because they’re play­ en said. “They’re a great ing the best (dou­ team.” bles) teams on the oth­ er teams their record Passing the test doesn’t reflect that.” Plymouth’s lone victo­ McLaren noted that ry against the Bulldogs Gamble and Duraiswa­ was tallied by outstand­ my will be “lights ing sophomore 1 singles out” during their prep player Keerthi Chekuri. career. He expects She won 4-6,6-3,6-4 over they’ll move up into the Brighton senior Rachel singles lineup at some Raneses. point, perhaps even “She’s played some next year, due to gradu­ of the toughest players ations. in our league, she’s had One of the team’s some really good match­ clutch performers has es,” said McLaren about been 2 singles player Chekuri, who was 2 sin­ Miranda Cerny, a junior. gles last season. “She’s He cited that, in the grown up a lot in the last Wildcats’ division- week with all those tough clinching win over BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER matches. Her experience Churchill, Cerny won a This head-first slide by Plymouth's Brandon Waack during a 2012 game is the kind of hustle coaches at Concordia Univer­ is showing today. She has tough three-setter for sity took a liking to. great poise, great ground- the deciding point. strokes, she can hit win­ According to McLar­ ners. en, it has been reward­ His c h o ic e a 3.5 grade point average. He’ll “She’s working on her ing to see his team SIGNS For Ray Waack and his fiancee, minor in criminal justice. drop shot. She’s really come through in such Christine Hughes, the fact Bran­ Meanwhile, there is still a month worked on her all-around situations despite a lack Continued from page B1 don chose to go to nearby Concor­ or more left in his final high school game.” of court time due to dia is a bonus. But Ray said it was season and he wants to go out on a There are others who scheduling adversity. bond with.” his son’s decision. high note. continue to sparkle, He recalled one prac­ Waack’s versatility also looms as “We thought he was actually “Last year I struggled hitting including senior Marlowe tice where players wore a plus for the Cardinals. This sea­ going to CMU and then he changed a little bit and didn’t get as many Susselman at 4 singles. wool hats and gloves in son, Waack is hitting in the neigh­ his mind and he was going to West­ swings,” Brandon stressed. “But At the recent How­ temperatures below the borhood of .350 out of the 2-hole, ern,” Ray Waack said. “He was this year, I’ve basically played ell tourney, Susselman 30-degree mark. with plenty of stolen bases. In the accepted at Western, Saginaw Val­ every inning and earned my spot. moved up to 3 singles due “You know you have field, he has played every position ley State, CMU and Ferris State. “I really like the 2-spot, hitting to an injury and all she to do what you can to except first base — not surprising So we let him make the decision. after Matt Janke, who is a great did was finish first. coach before the match­ given his less-than-rangy height. At those schools he wouldn’t have leadoff hitter. I can either put the “Marlowe played three es,” M cLaren said. “You “Coach Rayl said I could play been ... (able to) go out there and bunt down, get him over, I can hit years in doubles for us coach during the match­ eight of the nine positions and that play ball right away. At Concordia, a single and get on base, move and really developed her es and coach after the he likes my bulldog mentality,” he he is going to play ball right away him up. And Casey Sudz, our 3 hit­ all-around game,” McLar­ matches because you continued. “Basically, he likes my and go for his business degree.” ter, is probably one of the best hit­ en said. “So when she got can’t do it on the prac­ relentless energy, which is the type As much as Brandon is at home ters on the team. Just get him some to play singles she played tice court.” of player I am. I feel I can bring anywhere on the baseball diamond, ducks.” the net a lot more than some spark to the team next year.” he gets it done academically what­ any of her opponents [email protected] ever the subject matter. He owns [email protected] | (734) 469-4128 anticipated. (734)469-4128 B4 (CP) Observer & Eccentric | Sunday, May 5, 2013 LOCAL SPORTS online at hom etow nlife.com Chiefs strike early, often

Pennington's goal from Marissa By Tim Smith Kowalski said. “We just E d w a r d s . Staff Writer could now slow them down. PLYMOUTH 8, WAYNE 0: T h e And once they punched one W ildcats (9-0-1, 4-0-1), ranked No. 1 in Division 1, invoked the eight- For a while Friday evening, in we kind of collectively goal mercy rule Thursday at hom e Livonia Franklin curtailed put our heads down. They to beat W ayne M em orial (1-6-1, Canton’s quick-strike offense. smelled blood and boom.” 0-5-1) in a KLAA South Division But about 10 minutes into Continuing her season-long e n c o u n t e r . M adi Lewis had another huge the KLAA South Division offensive tear for Canton (5- gam e, w ith tw o goals and four varsity girls soccer match 3-1, 5-0-1) was freshm an for­ ass ists. at Plymouth-Canton Educa­ ward Madeleine Lucas, who Scoring three goals for Plym outh tional Park, the Chiefs scored scored two goals. was Stephanie Dillon. O ther goal their first goal. Seven other players tallied scorers for the W ildcats w ere Sydney Rouse (who also had tw o From that point on, Can­ single markers, including assists), M organ Klabunde (also one ton kept firing and finding Chloe Donlin, Tracy Moore, assist) and Hope Sheffield. the range, ultimately win­ Taylor McArdle, Abigail Rob- SALEM 4, S.L. EAST 0: T h e ning 9-0 in a game that was ichaud, Natalie Winters, Bri Rocks im proved to 8-3-1 overall and 4-2 in the KLAA Central Division called at halftime due to the Grillo and Kelsey Cheaney. w ith this victory on Thursday. mercy rule. The Chiefs’ ninth Com bining for Salem's seventh goal came just a few seconds CANTON 4, JOHN GLENN 1: shutout in 12 games w ere goal­ before the first half came to M adeleine Lucas and Christen Ped­ keepers Ali Eggenberger and Aly erson each tallied a pair of first-half M ann w hile taking care of the a close. goals Thursday as the Chiefs (4-3- offense was Emily Barfuss (w ith her “What made Canton tough 1, 4-0-1) dow ned host W estland team -leading seventh goal) and

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Re-lay good showing ’Cats winning ------i— , ------j— | with depth , ■ As usual, Plymouth’s “Alex Decker did a great top golfers such as senior job stepping up his game co-captain Kyle Rodes today. He’s a guy, a lot continue to excel as the like (junior) Kyle Mel- : Wildcats keep on win­ nick, that I’m extremely ning. proud of in term s of stay­ But the emergence of ing mentally tough, wait­ others in recent KLAA ing his turn and practic­ dual matches is a big rea­ ing hard. son for the team ’s 4-0 “He’s taking advantage record and accompany­ of his opportunities when ing enthusiasm from var­ he gets them.” sity boys golf coach Nick Other scorers for Plym­ Brandon. outh were junior John Wednesday afternoon Tatti (38), Melnick (39), in a KLAA South Division junior Corey Smith (40) matchup at Fox Hills’ and sophomore Connor Woodland Course, against Dydeck (42). For Smith Westland John Glenn, the and Dydeck it was their Wildcats won 146-182. varsity debuts, although Rodes was medalist their scores did not count with a 34, but junior Alex in the team tally. Decker enjoying an even- “It was nice to see those par 35 and drew raves two guys get a shot at Canton's varsity girls track and field team com peted April 27 at the Saline Hornet Invitational and a num ber of from Brandon. playing some varsity Chiefs enjoyed plenty of success. Here, Canton coach Tiffany G rubaugh (center) celebrates w ith her 1,600-m eter “Like yesterday (Plym­ competition today,” Bran­ relay team that finished third w ith a tim e of 4:18.86. M em bers of the relay are (from left) junior Bridget Alaniva, outh’s win against Livonia don noted. senior Greer Roberts, senior Gabby W illiam s and freshm an Sam antha M cGrath. Franklin) today showed The loss dropped John a lot about our depth as a Glenn’s KLAA South team right now,” he said. record to 1-2.

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A view of the futuristic Pudong district across the Huang- pu River from the Bund, Shanghai's historic financial district. The space age-style building on the left is the Ori­ ental Pearl Radio & TV tower. The building with construc­ tion cranes on its top is the Shanghai Tower, which will be the tallest building in China upon its completion in 2014 at 121 stories.

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By Jay Young the Three Gorges Dam) Correspondent and finally Hong Kong. stirrup and even nail pol­ the world’s fastest grow­ fisted control of the Com­ tradition of expert crafts­ This article offers a ish and the use of paper ing economy, but much of munist party whose dic­ manship in the manufac­ The Red Army’s retreat glimpse of Shanghai por­ money. that growth has been at tates control nearly every ture of silk products, lac- from Nationalist forc­ tion of our trip. But first, • Population —. It is the expense of the envi­ facet of an individual’s querware furniture and es during China’s civ­ some general observa­ the world’s most popu­ ronment and the disloca­ life. cloisonne items, but also il war, dubbed “The Long tions: lous country with approx­ tion of millions of people. • Contrasts — Chi­ creates shoddy, knockoff March,” covered about • Accomplishments — imately 1.4 billion peo­ • Pollution — China now na is a country of con­ items that are sold to the 7,000 miles in 1934. It China is one of the oldest ple. That’s five times the has the dubious distinc­ trasts. There is evidence public and tourists alike. lasted a little over a year. civilizations in the world population of the U.S. in tion of being one of the of extreme wealth in During our recent trip with a long and rich writ­ an area only slightly big­ world’s biggest pollut­ the gleaming new cities, Adventure begins to China our Overseas ten history extending ger than the 50 states. ers. In every city we vis­ but also grinding pover­ Our long march in Chi­ Adventure Travel tour over 5,000 years. It is the China’s huge population ited the atmosphere was ty of the countryside and na began at Shanghai, covered about the same birthplace of paper mak­ has increased by a bil­ so furry you could almost urban hutongs (remnants which, lies on the banks distance in 26 days, vis­ ing, the compass, gun­ lion people since 1949 and stroke it. In fact, many of old neighborhoods); of the Huangpu River on iting Shanghai, Beijing, powder and printing and Mao’s edict to reproduce Chinese wear surgical- the writing system is China’s eastern seaboard. Xian (site of the terra­ has been credited with in large numbers. The style face masks in public sophisticated and cui­ Shanghai is the nation’s cotta army), Chengdu such innovations as silk government now strict­ to help cut down on their sine is elegant, but unre­ largest and most dynam­ (home of the Giant Panda production, tea cultiva­ ly enforces a one-child intake of airborne pollut­ strained personal habits ic city with a population sanctuary) Lhasa, Tibet, tion, fireworks, the use of policy. ants. can include spitting, cut­ of more than 23 million Yichang (terminus of a mirrors, the art of paper • Expanding economy • Political — China ting in line and shouting. Yangtze river cruise at cutting, the crossbow, the — China currently has remains under the tight- The country has a long Please see TRIP, B7

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The Chinese version of the Wall Street bull stands in front of some of the classic European style buildings of Shang­ hai's Bund, the historic financial center of the city.

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Continued from page B6 canals, listening to our female helmsman sing, we saw many engaged p e o p l e . couples posing for pho­ Under the Treaty of tographs on the pictur­ Nanking, which ehded esque bridges and side the First Opium War in streets. 1842, foreign nationals The Grand Canal, the were allowed to live in world’s largest man-made areas of Shanghai called waterway, linked Suzhou “concessions,” minia­ with the capital of Bei­ ture versions of their jing and brought the city home countries. Shang­ great prosperity by open­ Linnea Young pauses before boarding a bullet train to Suzhou for a day trip from Shanghai. The streamlined train travels hai soon became an out­ ing a route north for silk the 150 kilometers between the cities in about 40 minutes, reaching a top speed to nearly 300 kilometers per hour. post of glamor, high liv­ exports. While in the city, ing and decadence that which remains a center ty, wealth, health, virtue earned it the monicker of silk production, we vis­ and a peaceful death, are the “whore of the east.” ited a silk factory and espoused by the resident Jay and Lin­ In the 1930s, Britain and then toured the exquisite­ monks. nea Young wait France built art deco­ ly-designed Ou garden, On our last day in aboard ship for a style buildings in their one of 69 preserved gar­ Shanghai we took a night night cruise of the concessions along the dens in the city. cruise to view the daz­ Huangpu River. The Huangpu known as the Our busy day concluded zling lights of the Pudong dazzling lights be­ Bund, the third largest with a stop at the Dinghui and Bund sides of the hind them are of the financial center in the Buddhist Temple, which Huangpu River, a fitting Pudong district. world at that time. was largely destroyed way to bookmark Shang­ Today the classic during the Great Leap hai’s past and future. buildings of the Bund Forward by Mao’s Red face the futuristic sky­ Guards. Today the par­ Jay and Linnea Young scrapers of China’s new tially-restored temple are Canton residents. This is financial center across stands as an enclave of their fifth trip w ith Overseas the river in Pudong. Buddhist philosophy, Adventure Travel. For m ore Started during the eco­ where the five elements inform ation on OAT, visit nomic reforms of Deng of happiness: longevi- www.oattravel.com . Xiao Ping in the 1990s, the Pudong area was mostly swampy farm land a m ere 20 years ago. Today, it stands as a stunning example of Chi­ na’s embrace of “state capitalism” and its rush to be a world financial powerhouse. Shanghai is also at the forefront of commerce, trend-setting fash­ ion and trade, eclipsing Hong Kong as the busi­ est port in China. One evening, we threaded our way amid throngs of shop­ pers along glamor­ ous Nanjing Lu, Shang­ hai’s foremost pedes­ trian shopping area. A few blocks away we paid an impromptu visit to Mr. Chen at his “stone arch gate” hovel where he and his family have lived in a 90-square-foot room for more than 60 years. He shares a din­ gy kitchen with 19 oth­ er people and must use public toilets sever­ al blocks away because there’s no indoor plumb­ ing. Nearby, we sam­ pled street food of pork kebobs prepared on a charcoal-fired brazier. Both experiences are examples of the “learn­ ing and discovery” phi­ losophy of Overseas Adventure Travel (OAT) tours. The following evening, George Zhangke, our tour guide, took learning and discovery to a whole new level by leading us to a local greasy spoon eatery where we sam­ pled bull frog (selected ANNIVERSARY Y IN E U R O P E live from a mesh bag), fresh water eel (recently dispatched), pig kidneys, duck intestines, fish head, large oysters and a MAY 8th, 2013 I 6:00pm variety of exotic greens, such as lotus root. He told us the Chinese learned to eat every­ thing because of the EMCEE Radio Personality Special Performance by WWII Vehicles by He famine perpetrated by Mao Zedong during his Great Leap Forward, JIM HARPER -MATT WALCH when 30 million people, including his father’s parents, starved to death in 1959.

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The producers of a new PBS series “Detroit is a natural fit for Genealogy called Genealogy Roadshow are look­ Roadshow. The city is as American as ing for Detroit-area residents who apple pie being the birthplace of indus­ have a historically significant story in try and attracting some of the brightest their family tree. minds in modem technology and inno­ Potential participants can sub­ vation,” said executive producer Stuart mit their stories online through the Krasnow. “We’re looking for a diverse Detroit Public TV website at http:// mix of stories from locals who want to www.dptv.org/grshow/. know more about their history.” Genealogy Roadshow is part detec­ After participants are chosen, geneal­ tive story, part emotional journey, ogy, history and DNA experts will use combining history and science to family heirlooms, letters, pictures, his­ uncover stories of diverse Americans. torical documents and other clues to Stories that are chosen for the July 14 hunt down more information. These taping in Detroit will be researched experts will enlist the help of local his­ by a team of local experts and will be torians to add color and context to the linked to the larger community histo­ investigations, ensuring every artifact ry. and every name becomes a clue in solv­ JULIE YOLLES The show will premiere this fall with ing the mystery. Interior designer Rima Belau (left) of Rima Designs in Plymouth, Scott Sauter of stories from Nashville, Tenn.; Aus­ Genealogy Roadshow likely will Ann Arbor and Andrea Skupski of Plymouth are in front of Belau's "Mad Hatter" tin, Texas; and San Francisco, Calif., unearth family and community secrets, Tablescape. April was a busy fundraising month for Variety, The Children's Char­ in addition to metro Detroit. The cities reveal notable relatives and discover ity. First, they held the Annual Table Tops Luncheon at Pine Lake Country Club. were chosen as American crossroads unexpected stories that connect the past And the third annual "Star is Born" Variety Gala was held Friday, April 26, at the of culture, diversity, industry and his­ to the present. Many answers will be Emagine Theatre in Royal Oak. tory with deep pools of potential par­ revealed on camera before a local audi­ ticipants and stories. The Detroit epi­ ence, in a historic building relevant to sode, which will be filmed before a the cities’ and the participants’ histo­ live audience, will air this fall. ries.

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^ CX C l Valandingham- i T m J www.hometownlife.coi M o tte r Obituaries, Memories & Remembrances Robert and Audrey Zawacki, of Eastpointe 1-800-S79-7355 • fax 313-496-4968 • [email protected] announce the engage­ Deadlines: Friday 4:1 S p.m. for Sunday • Wednesday 9:45 a.m. for Thursday ment of their daughter, Elizabeth Valandingham NICHOLLS, of Paw Paw, formerly of LEONARD JAMES Livonia, to Joseph Motter Leonard "Bud" Nicholls, of Paw Paw. B p l 84, died in Hawkins- A May 2013 wedding is r - 1 ville, Georgia on April planned.” 23, 2013. he was bom in Ishpeming, Michigan on Febru­ ary 23, 1929 to John and Myrtle Nicholls. His older brother, John S. Nicholls, predeceased him. HINDMARSH, Bud graduated from Ishpeming PHILLIPS, ANDREW EDWARD High School and Northern Mich­ CARLTON C. , Of Livonia, 92, passed igan University. He received his 83, of Brownstown, a Ford Mo­ {away peacefully on April Master’s Degree from Wayne tor Co. Engineering Manager *12, 2013. Born in De­ State University. He served in (1962-1988), ’ died April 27, troit, Andy served in the the U.S. Army during the Korean 2013. Carl was involved in ama­ Falsetti-Crespi - Army Air Corp in World War II Conflict. He met Eleanor teur athletics, managing hockey and in the Air Force in the Kore­ Zaborsky when she visited rela­ teams in the ROHA as well as Dillard an War. After a career with Pru­ tives who lived next door, and the first HoneyBaked Hockey dential Insurance Company, An­ they married on August 1, 1953. Club team; he coached/managed Pamela Falsetti-Crespi dy became a Stephen’s minister Bud survived by his wife of 60 teams in the Franklin Baseball and George Dillard, both and spent his retirement years years and their five children: League from 1965-1982, served doing service work for the less Sam Nicholls, (Beaver-ton, OR), on the Birmingham-Bloomfield of Canton, announce fortunate. He is survived by Lila Evelyn Nicholls, (Vancouver, Football League Board of Direc­ their engagement. Greer Hindmarsh his beloved WA), Linnea (Stanley) Kava, tors from 1969-1975, and served The bride-to-be, daugh­ wife Tor 69 years. He is also sur­ (Buford, GA), Jennifer (Stan) as the statistician for the Detroit ter of Dominick and vived by his three sons Wayne Jones, (Boring, OR) and John Country . Day Varsity Hockey Frances Falsetti of (Jini) Hindmarsh of Grosse Nicholls, (Hawkinsville, GA). team from 1975-1977. He is the Pointe, Dale (Kathy) Hindmarsh Nine grandchildren and 15 great­ beloved husband of 17 years to Dearborn Heights, grad­ of Oakmont PA„ and Keith grandchildren also mourn his Vera Cavin-Phillips; devoted fa­ uated from Crestwood (Wendy) Hindmarsh of Chat­ passing. He considered Sandra ther of Mark (Jennifer) Phillips, High School in Dearborn ham, Ontario, Canada. He will Nicholson Lee, of Decker-ville, David (Nancy) Phillips, Dawn Heights. be greatly missed by his grand Michigan, his fourth daughter. Phillips and Darren (Danielle) children Stephanie, Ryan, Bud was an educator. He began Phillips; step-father of David Her fiance, son of Stacey, David, Elise, Benjamin his teaching career in Detroit, (Lynn) Cavin and Don (Joyce) George and Pat Dil­ and Patrick, and his 10 great MI, and spent many years at Cavin; loving grandfather of 13 lard of Beaufort, S.C., grand children. A memorial serv­ Bentley High School in Livonia, and great grandfather of 2; fond graduated from Thom­ ice will be held May 11, 2013 at retiring as the long-time Science brother of Gene (Jeanne) Phillips 11 AM at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Department Chair. Bud also and Ronald (Ginger) Phillips. as Heyward High Church in Livonia. Donations taught for several years in the Sadly, Carlton was preceded in School in Ridgeland, S. may be made to Henry Ford math department at Schoolcraft death by his first wife, Margaret C. and earned a bache­ adel Military College, A wedding is planned Hospice or St. Paul’s Presbyteri­ Community College. At Bentley, (d. 1993). Visitation Monday, lor’s degree in military Charleston, S. C. He is in early July. an Church. Arrangements by: Bud taught earth science, physics May 13, 2-8 pm at the Heeney- Manns-Ferguson Funeral Home and math. His classroom was Sundquist Funeral Home, 23720 affairs and internation­ employed by The Coca- 734-425-1800 open every day after school for Farmington Rd., (btw. 9-10 Mile al politics at The Cit­ Cola Company. any student who needed help Rds., just N of Grand River), with their class work, a quiet downtown Farmington (248-474- place to study, or just a sympa­ 5200). Funeral Service Tuesday, thetic ear. Many knew that there May 14, 11:00 am (instate 10:00 was always a bag of caramels in am) at Nardin Park United Meth­ GARDEN & NATURE CALENDAR his desk drawer. He was- sad­ odist Church, 29887 W. Eleven dened when Bentley was tom Mile Rd., Farmington Hills. In­ Send items for this column to Sharon Dar- tomato plants visit www.mgwwc.org. Ques­ down. A brick from the original terment Spring Grove Cemetery, building, a gift from a former Carey, Ohio. Memorial gifts sug­ gay at [email protected] tions? E-mail to [email protected]. student who scaled the fence gested to Nardin Park United during demolition and retrieved Methodist Church or Alzheimer’s M iller W oods River rescue it, has a place of prominence on Association alz.org With spring flowers still blooming in Help clean debris in and around the the windowsill of his loving heeney-sundquist.com the nature preserve, the Friends of Miller Rouge River watershed from 9 a.m.-noon, room, he taught two generations H e e n e y -S u n d q u i s t how to catch trout; he taught F uneral Home Woods has extended its April nature walk June 1, in Heritage Park, located on Farm­ KOWALCZYK, countless people how to identify series to Sunday, May 5. Guided tours are ington Road, between 10 Mile and 11 Mile, HELEN rocks and minerals; he was a fe­ from 2-4 p.m., leaving every half hour. in Farmington Hills. Volunteers also will Of Westland, died April 30 at the rocious bridge, pinochle and Walks are about an hour. The entrance remove invasive species near the water­ age of 88 after a long bout with poker player; he was a voracious to the preserve is on Powell Road, just Alzheimer’s. Beloved wife of the reader and a lifetime student of way and help with native plantings in the late John. Loving mother of history and politics. Bud was a east of Ridge Road, between North Ter­ park. The first 50 participants to arrive and Chris Olds, Jan (Rick) Martin, Mason for over 50 years and re­ ritorial and Ann Arbor Roads. Stroll­ sign in outside the Heritage Park Visitor’s Kathy (Steve) Varkoly, Sue ceived the Order of the Purple ers aren’t recommended because of the Center will receive a free Rouge Rescue T- (Don) McGee, John (Karen), Jim Cross of the York Rite College. uneven terrain. No dogs are allowed in shirt and all participants will enjoy a free (Debbie) and Dave (Pat). Proud He .was also a member of the grandmother of 14 grandchildren American Legion. Most impor­ the nature preserve. For more infor­ picnic lunch. Volunteers are encouraged to and 3 great-grandchildren. Visi­ tant to Bud was his family. He mation about Miller Woods, visit www. wear long pants and long sleeves, as well as tation Sunday 3-9PM with a saw that all five of his children SLAGLE, millerwoods.com. sturdy work boots. For more information 7PM Rosary at Vermeulen Fu­ had every educational and extra­ VIRGINIA L. or to pre-register, call the Division of Pub­ neral Home, 980 N. Newburgh curricular opportunity available. Age 89. Our angel and best Rd. (between Ford and Cherry Bud and Eleanor attended every friend, Virginia L. Slagle of Livonia G arden Club lic Works at (248) 871-2850 or e-mail tpier- Hill) Westland. Instate Monday sports event, school play, debat­ Farmington Hills, MI died Learn about fairy gardens at the club’s [email protected]. For a listing of other Rouge 9AM With a 9:30AM Funeral ing match, and Boy or Girl peacefully on May 1, 2013 after next meeting, 7 p.m. Ttiesday, May 7, at the Rescue sites, call the Friends of the Rouge Mass at St. Richard, 35637 Cher­ Scouting event possible, even a brief illness. Beloved wife of Livonia Senior Center, located at Five Mile at (313) 792-9900 or visit www.therouge.org. ry Hill, Westland. Donations away games; often they were the the late John J. She leaves to re­ may be made to Angela Hospice, only Bentley parents in attend­ joice in her memory, daughter and Farmington Road, in Livonia Laura 14100 Newburgh Road, Livonia, ance. Both grandparents lived in Candice (Dr. Wayne) Walcott of Wright, president of the Gillette F u n d r a i s e r Michigan. Entqfnbment at Cadil­ the family home late in their Ann Arbor, MI, the late Rosema­ Nature Association at PJ Hoffmaster Habitat for Humanity of Oakland Coun­ lac Memorial Gardens, West. lives. Holiday meals were huge ry (Jon) Kennedy of Farmington State Park in Muskegon, will present a ty presents its third annual Mother’s Day gatherings of extended family To share a memory, please visit Hills, MI; grandchildren John brief overview of the history of fairies and Weekend Flower & Plant Sale 3-8 p.m. May vermeulenfuneralhome.com and friends. In recent years, a Kennedy, David Kennedy, Jef­ variant of ailments diminished frey (Tamara) Green, Matthew explain how to add excitement and imagi­ 10-11 and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 11 at its head­ his ability to travel and his ca­ Green, Dr. Brett (Melissa) Wal­ nation to the garden; www.orgsites.com/mi/ quarters, 150 Osmun, in Pontiac. The event V e r m e u l e n pacity to engage in the activities cott, Laura (Joseph) Blattner; FUNERAL’y ^ r HOME livoniagardenclub/ features free landscaping/gardening ses­ he loved. But they did not lessen great-grandchildren Gabriel and sions open to the public, discounted plants his love for his family, the spark Avi Green, Brooks Walcott and of life in his eye, or his sense of Claire Blattner; brother Clifford Plant sharing and Mother’s Day flowers. Master garden­ humor. He remained a man of N. (Dorothy) Currier of Ft. Mey­ • Farmington Hills Beautification Com­ ers will be on hand to offer planting advice. honor, integrity and compassion. ers, FL, sister Ada and brothers mission’s 13th annual Spring Plant and Seed During the second day of the event, mas­ He will be remembered for those Raymond and James Currier pre­ Swap runs 8:30 -10:30 am Saturday, May ter gardeners will conduct presenta­ qualities and missed by all who ceded her in death; also many were fortunate enough to know nieces and nephews. She leaves 11, in the visitor center parking lot at Her­ tions on basic landscaping and design, him. a host of wonderful friends, in­ itage Park, located on Farmington Road curb appeal and gardening on a budget. cluding Cappy Goltra, . Betty between 10 Mile and 11 Mile. Bring gar­ Along with selling plants at affordable Santer and the late Mary Legg. dening gloves, a wagon and your favor­ prices, the educational opportunities Virginia, bom on May 21, 1923, daughter of the late Moses and ite plants and seeds to exchange. For more are geared towards homeowners learn­ ST AMBOULIAN, Edna Currier of Collins, Ohio, information, call Charmaine Kettler-Sch- ing to landscape on a budget, as part of CHARLES married the late John Slagle in mult in the City’s Community Development Habitat’s ongoing support to “green” (or , Of Farmington Hills, MI 1942. She was a member of office at (248) 871-2543. inexperienced) partner families. Learn (was bom July 5, 1921 in First United Methodist Church •Livonia Garden Club’s annual plant more at www.habitatoakland.org. * Detroit, MI and died of Farmington for over 65 years April 30. Charlie worked and was active in The Farming- share is 9-11 am.—rain or shine—Satur­ in automotive engineering and ton Women’s Club. Virginia day, May 11, Greenmead Historical Park, In the m oonlight design for 36 years, 27 of which loved life. Always going the ex­ 20501 Newburgh, Livonia; (248) 477-7375. Listen for nocturnal animals, observe were at General Motors in the tra mile to bring happiness to Divide, pot up and label plants. Include the night sky, and heighten your senses Chevrolet/Corvette division. He others, she will be forever in our graduated from Cass Tech High hearts and memory. Service will common and botanical name, (if known). during a Full Moon Friday Night Hike in School in 1939 and went on to be Monday, May 6th, 12 noon Also, please indicate if it’s a sun or shade Heritage Park, located at 24915 Farm­ earn a Bachelor’s degree from (in state 11 a.m.) at First United plant. House plants are welcome, too. ington Road, between 10 and 11 Mile Lawrence Tech in Mechanical Methodist Church of Farming- •Master Gardeners of Western Wayne Roads, Farmington Hills. The hikes Engineering. He then served in ton, 33112 Grand River Ave., the U.S. Air Force in the 40th Farmington, MI 48336. Visita­ County plan a plant exchange and heirloom are from 9-10 p.m. May 24 and Aug. 23, ' photo reconnaissance intelli­ tion, Sunday 1-5 p.m. at Thayer- tomato plant sale, 9-11 a.m. Saturday, May and 9:30-10:30 p.m. June 21 and July gence squadron/CBI .division in Rock Funeral Home, 33603 11, in the parking lot at the News Herald, 19. Hikes are designed for families and WWII. There he exchanged hun­ Grand River Ave. Farmington (1 1 Heritage PI., Southgate. Proceeds fund children, 5 and up. No flashlights are dreds of love letters with his fu­ blk. W. of Farmington Rd.). Me­ ture wife Anabell, including ones morial contributions may be grants, scholarships and special projects needed. Hikes will meet at the Nature where he proposed and she ac­ made to the Church. for local communities, www.mgwwc.org or Center in the park. Cost is $3 per per­ cepted. They were married im­ www.thayer-rock.com e-mail to [email protected]. son. Pre-register for the hike at rec- mediately upon his return in reg.fhgov.com. You also can pay at the 1946. Charlie was also active in Heirloom tom ato plants event, however space is limited. In case the Armenian community, serv­ ing in many church groups in­ Master Gardeners of Western Wayne of inclement weather, the hike will be cluding the choir, Knights of County will sell more than 35 varieties of canceled and refunds will be given. The Vartan, and Parish Council. heirloom tomato plants, as well as herbs, Nature Center also will offer a camp­ Charlie is the beloved husband flowers and peppers, 9 a.m.-l p.m. May 18, fire from 7-9 p.m. on Friday from June of the late Anabell. The loving father of Thomas Sr. (Linda) at the RESA/MSU Extension office, 5454 21-Aug. 23. Marshmallows, s’mores and Stamboulian and Jimmy (Patri­ M ay you find Venoy, Wayne. Proceeds fund grants, schol­ beverages will be sold. For more infor­ cia) Stamboulian. proud grandfa­ arships and special projects for local com­ mation, call the Nature Center at (248) ther of Thomas Jr., Charles, munities. For a description of heirloom 477-1135. Kristen, Jessica, Michael and Ani. Dear brother of Nevart (the c o m f o r t late George) Godoshian and the late Sevart (the late Steve) Karakashian. He will also be REUNIONS dearly .missed by his many nie­ in Fam ily and ces, nephews and friends. A me­ Sept. 28. 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Dr. Arthur and Natalie Weaver say they promote a successful formula for maintaining good health. It all starts with snuff­ ing out cigarettes, skip­ ping the meat section of the supermarket, trading PHOTOS BY BILL BRESLER | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER in couch potato time for Dr. Arthur and Natalie Weaver talk about making healthy fitness activities, keeping lifestyle changes. The Northville couple offers a health weight under control, and camp every May near Grayling. giving back to the com­ munity with a positive rate just about any fruit country. There is some­ attitude. or vegetable into their thing very satisfying “There’s pretty good meals. It’s a skill that about service. I thought evidence that half the comes in handy when people needed to have cancer cases could be the couple takes mis­ that experience.” prevented by proper sion trips through the Two of their daughters diet and exercise,” said Seventh-day Adven­ and a son-in-law partic­ Arthur Weaver, 89, emer­ tist Church and its asso­ ipated in the February itus professor of surgery ciated organizations. trip, although the Weav­ from Wayne State Uni­ They’ve been on nine ers say their children versity and a long-time mission trips, mostly to “have their own mission anti-smoking crusad­ South America. The most projects,” too. Most of er and health advocate. Natalie Weaver slices her famous vegan banana bread. Arthur Weaver, always a big fan recent was to Ecuador in them are involved in the “Exercise is important of Natalie's cooking, will swipe a piece when he gets a chance. February. health field in medicine, at any time in life, but if “This time we had a dentistry or nursing. you’re old and you don’t annual cooking school get them out of their come for lifestyle chang­ medical outreach team “There is a recent exercise, you’re going to and vegetarian holiday environment for a week es, but we’re still open to and a dental outreach study that showed those go down the drain pret­ food tasting at Metropol­ with 24-hour support, we smokers,” Arthur said. team,” Arthur noted. “We people who volunteer ty fast. itan Seventh-day Adven­ might get them off smok­ “The fascinating thing is saw 1,500 patients.” their service live lon­ “Most people aren’t tist Church, in Plymouth. ing. We’ve helped a lot of that several of the peo­ Natalie cooks for ger and are more healthy interested in (disease) Together for the past 38 people up there. Original­ ple who went up there to the group, which also than people who don’t,” prevention until they get years, they’ve led a life­ ly most of the people who quit smoking left as veg­ helps build churches or Arthur said. “When you the problem. Then all of style modification camp came to camp were smok­ etarians.” schools. As Seventh-day are doing something of a sudden they’re interest­ that mixes vacation fun ers. That’s who we were “I think a lot more peo­ Adventists, they grew up service, it makes you ed in how they exercise, with educational classes. aiming at.” ple are interested in veg­ eating a plant-based diet. feel good about yourself. what they eat.” Natalie teaches the cook­ etarianism,” Natalie add­ If you feel good ab out Through Better Life ing portion of the week- V egetarian diet ed. “We just got a let­ Helping others yourself, you’re going to Seminars, a nonprof­ long camp, which runs Now many of the ter from a lady who is “We’ve been in mission be happy.” it organization he found­ May 12-18 at Lake Shel- campers are non-smok­ coming (back) this year. service. It’s not new to ed, Arthur has convinced lenbarger in Grayling. ers who want help turn­ She said, oh, I can hard­ us,” said Arthur, recall­ The Health Camp costs hundreds of smokers to Arthur and guest health ing their sedentary life­ ly wait to get to the food ing the five years that $495 per person for the extinguish the cigarette professionals lead stop­ style around, improv­ again.” he, Natalie, and their six week and includes lodg­ habit for good. He offers smoking, weight con­ ing their eating habits or Natalie, who has a children spent in Pakistan ing, classes, food, crafts, stop-smoking seminars trol, stress reduction and dropping a few pounds. knack for making faux years ago. The couple horseback riding and throughout the metro exercise classes at the About half of the camp­ meats out of vegetables, now also has 17 grand­ hayrides, nature trails, a Detroit area and just con­ camp. ers return from year to flour and gravy, says the children and 22 great­ private lake with canoes cluded a series in Roy­ Arthur founded the year because they enjoy secret of tasty vegetar­ grandchildren. “But I and more. Cost is $895 al Oak. camp after realizing that the mix of vacation and ian cooking “is all in the thought this could be per couple. If interested Natalie, 88, a retired some smokers had diffi­ healthy lifestyle activi­ seasoning.” valuable for my friends in the upcoming session, nurse, offers her exper­ culty calling it quits in a ties. She rarely uses reci­ and church members. A call Arthur and Nata­ tise in vegetarian cuisine workshop setting. “I’d say that now 90 pes and says she can fig­ lot of people we take have lie Weaver ASAP at (313) during the organization’s “I thought if we could percent of the people ure out how to incorpo­ never been out of the 531-2179.

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