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workshop WiifLAND A GANNETT COMPANY The Westland Youth Assistance Pro­ gram in collaboration with the Oakwood Taylor Teen Health Center will be host­ ing a free "Talk Early, Talk Often*' parent workshop 6:30-8:30 PRICE: $1 • THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2012 •hometownlife.com p.m. Thursday, March 15. "Talk Early, Talk Often" is a nationally recognized parent workshop aimed at helping parents 'Flabbergasted' Gebhardt awaits talk with children about abstinence and sexuality. The work­ shop helps parents recognize and use LPS's decision on drug grant opportunities to open the door for con­ By Karen Smith Community When she told him she ing that evening to tell (Thursday) with Execu­ versation, listen and Observer Staff Writer Schools. specifically wanted the the school board and the tive Director Dale Yagie- respond with greater Gebhardt schools in her district to public about it. la. confidence and skill . Wayne County Com­ said she was get the grant money — "Frankly I'm here , "We certainly appreci­ and to feel comfort­ missioner Joan Geb­ flabbergast­ Franklin and Churchill because I can't believe ate her making the funds able seeking outside hardt said Tuesday she ed Feb. 27 high schools and their it myself," she told the available," he s'aid. sources of informa­ is giving Livonia Pub­ when Steve feeder schools — she board. Archibald said he didn't tion. lic Schools another two Gebhardt Archibald, said he told her: "This is want to rehash his Feb. 27 The workshop will weeks to decide if it LPS's direc­ where I tell you, thank Meeting today conversation with Geb­ be held at the Friend­ wants a $40,000 grant tor of secondary pro­ you, but you need to move Archibald said Tues- . hardt "through the paper. ship Center, 1119 she secured for the inter­ grams and facilities, told on," she said. "I was flab­ day that LPS is interest­ "It's something Com­ Newburgh, Westland. vention and treatment of her he had talked with bergasted, I was abso­ ed in pursuing the grant missioner Gebhardt and I Free food and drinks substance abuse by at- the district's secondary lutely flabbergasted." for services from Growth need to discuss," he said, will be provided, as risk youth before offer­ principals and "no one Gebhardt said she went Works and he has a meet­ well as free child care ing it to Wayne Westland seemed interested." to the school board meet­ ing set up for today Please see GEBHARDT, A2 for potty-trained kids ages 4 and up. To register, call Brianna . Gorka at (734) 287- 2076, Ext. 6. Happy Birthday!

Contest winners Two Wayne-West- land students are among winners in state Sen. Glenn Anderson's first ever Black History Month Art Contest. The original pieces came students in the Clarenceville,School District, Wayne-West- land Community Schools and Redford Union school district. The topic of the art was to be "What Black History Month Means to Me" or "An Westland Girl Scouts make it perfectly clear that they know what March 12 is. The youngsters used the bleachers of the Bailey Recreation Center Important Figure in Monday evening to form the number 100 in observance of the 100th birthday of Girl Scouting. It was on March 12,1912, that Juliette Gordon Low Black History." gathered 18 girls together in the first Girl Scout troop meeting in Savannah, Georgia. , ] "I want to con­ gratulate the win­ ners, and thank all of those who partici­ pated and made this Pickering drops out first contest a suc­ Former W-W teacher cess," said Anderson. "I was impressed by of House race, throws the enthusiasm that both the art teachers arraigned on sex charges and students showed support behind Kosowski in rising to the chal­ lenge of creating By Darrell Clem ly abusive Tomblin was still behind original artwork on By LeAnne Rogers Observer Staff Writer •activity, bars. this topic." Observer Staff Writer two counts Assistant Wayne Coun­ A Canton man and for­ of using a ty Prosecutor Maria Anderson selected A veteran former West- mer Wayne-Westland computer Miller said Monday that, one winner and one land councilman and school teacher is facing to commit a if Tomblin is released, runner-up from each mayor has dropped out of a March 16 hearing in crime and he will be placed under school district. In the race to fill the vacant 35th District Court amid Tomblin two counts house arrest with a teth­ Wayne-Westland, the Michigan House seat in Pickering - Kosowski allegations by a moth­ of distrib­ er. winner was Joshua the newly-formatted 16th er that he was involved uting sexually explicit . Tomblin, who had McCown, fourth ' District. as a Democrat. Having in inappropriate behav­ material to children. taught at several grade, while the run­ Charles Pickering, who attended culinary school, ior toward her 16-year- Tomblin was jailed schools, could face pen­ ner-up was Andrea served 20 years on coun­ Pickering said he also old son. with a $75,000/10 per­ alties ranging up to 20 Santiago, fourth cent bond, meaning he grade. cil and another four yeiars wants to devote full-time Brandon Lee Tomblin, years in prison if he is as mayor, said that he had efforts to his work in real 26, was arraigned Sat­ could be released with convicted of child sexu­ Anderson will pro­ filed in early January to estate. urday in 34th District - $7,500, but a Wayne ally abusive activity and vide a pizza party to run for the seatbut has The support Kosows­ Court in Romulus on one County Jail spokesman classes of the three changed his mind. The ki has gathered, referred count of child sexual- said Wednesday that Please see CHARGES, A2 winners, display the district contains most of to by Pickering, includes artwork of the win­ Westland and the entire endorsements from ners and runners-up City of Wayne. local and state officials, in his office, and also Instead of running, including current State recognize the winr Pickering said he is . Rep. Richard LeBlanc, D-. Norwayne council host jamboree for kids ners and runners-up Westland, who is term- with a certificate. throwing his .support behind Westland Parks limited and is running • By LeAnne Rogers storyteller from 12:30-1 some bureaucratic and Recreation Director for Wayne County com­ Observer Staff Writer p.m. followed by a mov­ breakdown," said John­ Robert Kosowski, the oth­ missioner, and State Sen. ie. son. "We are trying to er Democratic candidate Glenn Anderson, D-Wejst- Storytelling and a mov­ The program is aimed resolve it. We are trying land, who is running for to work withe the Ford INDEX who has filed to run for ie with free popcorn will at children 6-12 years the seat. Congress. be featured Saturday as old but Johnson said no Motor Company and Business A9 the Yankee Air Muse­ Crossword Puzzle ....B11 "I talked to Robert. I "I'm endorsing Robert the Norwayne Citizens who wants to attend will Entertainment B5 think he'll do an excel­ because I believe that he Council hosts a Midwin­ be turned away. To pro­ um for some coordinat­ Food B7 lent job. He worked hard is the best person to rep­ ter Jamboree for local mote attendance, fliers' ed efforts. It was all part Homes .....B10 and got early support in resent District 16. With youngsters. arcbeing distributed at of the Arsenal of Democ­ Jobs B10 both communities," said other community lead­ "It's an opportunity Adams Upper Elementa­ racy." Obituaries B4 Pickering. "I like Robert. ers, we've worked along­ to begin the 70th anni­ ry School. • WLND is working on Opinion A10 I've known him since he side each other on behalf versary celebration of "There isn't advance a documentary about ^ Services B10 of residents in the Wayne Sports B1 started at the (Westland the establishment of the registration—they can Norwayne, with Wayne- Wheels ...B12 Municipal) golf course, and Westland commu­ community," said Hank just show up," said John-. Westland Community probably 20 years ago. I nities for nearly two Johnson, citizen council. son. Schools working on sig­ © The Observer & Eccentric have a lot of respect for. decades," said LeBlanc. chairman. "We are tak­ Celebrations for the nage, he said. Volume 47 • Number 83 him. He's well-prepared "Like others, I believe ing the opportunity to 60th anniversary of the Anyone needing more and well-organized." he will take that same help Norwayne children Norwayne communi­ inf orniation about the Home Delivery: Initially, Pickering, 69, level of commitment with a fun event and lit­ ty being established are Mid-Winter Jamboree or (866) 887-Z737 had considered running and enthusiasm to Lan­ eracy." expected to really get the Norwayne Citizens for the legislature as an sing and will continue his The event will be held under way in October. Council can contact John­ Return Address: record of accomplish­ 41304 Concept Dr. independent but said that noon to 3 p.m. at the' "We're still having son at (734) 444-8344. Plymouth Ml 48170 is difficult with voters ment. 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Archibald said Tues­ Growth Works piloted. GEBHARDT day he wasn't aware of ' a program for parents, Continued from page A1 what the time constraints students and faculty at were prior to his Feb. 27 Plymouth-Canton Com- ' conversation with Geb­ murtity Schools, she said. adding'he doesn't want to hardt, but if she is giv­ "It's already been field- have any ill will. ing the district an addi­ tested." Gebhardt said shejold tional two weeks, "we Gebhardt, who repre­ Superintendent Randy will make every effort sents District 12, which Liepa about the grant in we can to pull something includes Livonia south December. She said he together." of 1-96 and all of West- v seemed pleased and told land and Inkster, said she her he would discuss it 'It takes time' wanted to bring some­ with the district's princi­ Liepa said Tuesday that thing to the northern part pals in January and get the district receives near­ of her district. The Detroit Red Wings Alumni are ready to take on the Westland Wild Wings in a third back with her. ly $8 million in grants "I just hate to let this * annual hockey fundraiser March 24. When she didn't hear annually. $40,000 go without our anything by the end of "Sometimes it takes Livonia youth using it," January, she said she time to sort out what we she said. called and was told Lie- can and can't do," he said. But if Livonia school Wild hopeful his Wings pa had turned it over to Liepa said the district is officials decide against it, Archibald. As February excited about the oppor­ she has a plan B. neared an end, she still tunity to "help kids" and "My Plan B would be to hadn't heard anything will continue to investi­ offer it to Wayne West- will win annual game so she called Archibald's gate the program. land schools, and I'm sure office. "I have $40,000 Gebhardt said Growth they'll jump at it," she By LeAnne Rogers sponsorships and oth­ much more. worth of services to give Works is a "very repu­ said. Observer Staff Writer er donations, the hockey "This charity hockey to LPS and in two months table organization" with games have raised more game has become a West- I hadn't heard anything," Livonia Mayor Jack Kirk- ksmithehometownlife.com Citing his many hours than $20,000 each year. land winter tradition and she told the board." sey on its board. (313)222-2098 of Hockey training over The 2010 proceeds assist­ has raised funds for sev­ the winter in anticipation ed in the restoration of eral worthwhile activi­ of the upcoming annual Central City Park; Last ties," said Wild. "In addi­ Red Wing Alumni hock­ year, proceeds went for tion to the players hav­ enthusiasm with him as him," said Pickering. "I ey game, Westland May­ improvements to the are­ ing bragging rights for RACE he serves us in the Michi­ would like to see him get or William Wild is hope­ na, originally constructed a year, I want all fans of Continued from page A1 gan House of Representa­ to know the residents of ful the third time will be more than 30 years ago. the Westland Wild Wings tives. He has my full sup­ the districts and what • charm for his Wild Wings "We did a conces­ to walk away with a vic­ port," said Anderson. their concerns are on the hockey team. sions stand upgrade and tory." level of confidence that Kosowski said that he state level." But seriously, Wild is remodel. We added digi­ Wild issued a special Robert has the dedica­ was very pleased to have The filing deadline is . looking forward to anoth­ tal screens and did some challenge to Westland tion and skills required the endorsements from May 15 and nominat­ er successful fundrais­ energy efficiency work council members — a to serve as our next state the current local legis­ ing petitions must have a er — the first two games although most of that . celebrity score-o with a representative for the lators, as well as Pick­ minimum 200 valid signa­ were sold out. "The tick­ was a grant," said West- catch. . l new 16th District," said ering. In the traditional­ tures with not more than ets go fast. We get 800- • land Parks and Recreation ' "If you score, it costs LeBlanc. ly Democratic district, 400 signatures. Candi­ 900 people there, so get Director Robert Kosowski. . you nothing," he said. Anderson also offered Kosowski is the only can­ dates also have the option your tickets while you Money raised from the "If you miss, I would ask his endorsement of didate filed in the race of paying a $100 fee in can," said Wild. •2012 charity hockey game you to make a $100 dona­ Kosowski. at this point beside Pick­ lieu of nominating peti­ • At $10 for adults and $5 will go to help fund instal­ tion to the charity of your "Robert Kosowski has ering. tions. An Aug. 7 primary for children, tickets are lation of four new pro­ choice." done a great job for West- "I was serious about election is scheduled with currently on sale for the style locker rooms at the Council President land as parks and recre­ running. I like Bob - he a Nov. 6 general election. hockey game which will arena. The work will cost James Godbout respond­ ation director. I am cer­ put it all together. I would be held at 7 p.m. Satur-' an estimated $400,000. ed that the mayor would tain he will carry the hope that he doesn't have Irogersehometownlife.com day, March 24, at Mike There are many fun- be bitting council mem­ same dedication and anyone running against (313)222-5428 Modano Arena. Tickets filled activities planned bers up for $100 dona­ can be purchased at the for the event, includ­ tions regardless of wheth­ Mayor's Office, the Bai­ ing a score-o-competi- er they scored. ley Recreation Center tion, chuck-a-puck, a Mite ing, authorities declined ther comment as author­ and the ice arena. Hockey shootout, raf­ lrogersehometownlife.com CHARGES to comment on whether ities await Tomblin's Through ticket sales, fles, prize giveaways and (313)222-5428 Continued from page A1 Tomblin could face addi­ court hearing. tional charges. Baracy issued a letter Wayne-Westland to parents Friday inform­ using a computer to com­ Schools Supt. Greg Bara- ing them of the police AROUND WESTLAND mit a crime. He could cy has said Tbmblin had investigation against face up to four years partial teaching assign­ Tomblin, who is no lon­ Coffee Hours the Redford Communi­ all guests to enjoy. The in prison if he is found ments at Wayne Memo­ ger affiliated with local ty Center, 12121 Heming­ event supports the Bar­ guilty of distributing sex­ rial High School, where • schools. State Rep. Richard LeB­ way, Redford, 10:30-11:30 bara Douglas Scholarship ually explicit material to he was the vocal music "He has submitted his lanc, D-Westland, will a.m. Program and celebrates children. instructor, and at Frank­ resignation to the dis­ hold his next local cof­ Constituents who would the potential of all women Tomblin faces a March lin Middle School, St. trict and will therefore fee hour 9-10 a.m. Mon­ like to address an issue as valued members and 16 preliminary exam­ Michael's Lutheran not be working in any day, March 12, at the at with the Senator but are leaders of the community. ination in 35th Dis- - ~ School and Hicks Ele: district building from the William P. Faust Pub­ unable to attend may con­ : Tickets are $25 each trict Court to determine J ", mentary School. •«% w this point forward," lic Library, 6123 Cen­ tact him by mail, at P.O. - (will call is available). : s if he shoiildface tr|-"- ; = -r^AU.pf the schools are; -V Baracy, said.'»"I am ask­ tral City Parkway. Citi­ Box 30036, Lansing, MI Contact Meghan bye-.:-.; al "in Wayne County Cir-" located in Wayne except' ing that parents, stu­ zens are welcome to visit 48933, by phone at (866) mail at mgiersdorf® cuit Court. A not-guilty for Hicks, which is in Ink­ dents and staff avoid with LeBlanc and discuss 262-7306 or by e-mail at mpgenterprises.com or plea has been placed on ster. speculation and rumors issues and/or concerns. SenatorAnderson@sen- call (248) 255-8241. record for him. . Miller issued a state­ until the investigation • The local coffee hour ate.michigan.gov. .• As of Wednesday morn- ment Friday saying has been conducted." takes place on the second Spaghetti dinner charges against Tomb­ Baracy said school offi­ Monday of each month. Chocolate'Ball Help support local vet­ lin arose after "a moth­ cials are'cooperating with Residents who have any Tickets are now on sale erans by attending a spa­ er reported a complaint police and "taking all the comments or concerns, for the eighth annual ghetti dinner 5-8 p.m. alleging inappropri­ necessary steps to make can also contact LeB­ C.L.A.S.S. Chocolate Fan­ Friday, March 23, at THINKING ABOUT. ate behavior of Tbmblin • certain that all of our stu­ lanc toll-free at (888) 737- tasy Ball which will be . AMVETS Post 171,1217 A toward her 16-year-old dents are safe." 5325 or at (517) 373-2576 held Saturday, March 10, .Merriman, north of Palm­ E ? son." Baracy wrote in his let­ or send an e-mail to rich- at Joy Manor, 28999 Joy, er. Westland. FOB' Miller declined to ter that parents might [email protected]. east of Middlebelt, West- The dinner includes * V* - comment Monday on want to use the case as a State Sen. Glenn Ander­ land. spaghetti with sauce - the potential for addi­ springboard for talking son, D-Westland, also will Enjoy a night of fun, with or without meat - I FREE ESTIMATES tional charges agains't with their children about hold district coffee hours dancing and LOTS of salad, garlic bread or hot M734) 525-1930 Tomblin. Similarly, Can: the importance of report­ on-Monday, March 12, in chocolate, all while gath­ dinner roll, drinks and ton Detective Sgt. Dave ing any inappropriate Westland and Redford. • ering for a great cause. dessert. A cash bar will Our 36th Yearf * Schreiner has said behavior to a responsible No appointment is neces­ The C.L.A.S.S. Award will be available. 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By Sue Mason Observer Staff Writer OPENING NIGHT It's the story of The Lit­ tle Three Pigs with a dash What: Garden City Mid­ of Hansel and Gretel and dle School's production assorted other fairy tale of Three Fractured Pigs, characters that will come a one-act comedy to life when the footlights Time/Date: 7 p.m. Thurs­ come up on the stage of day and Friday, March the Garden City Middle 8-9 School this evening. - Location: The gym­ In the first time in many nasium of Garden City years, the stage will be. Middle School, 1851 Rad­ used for a theatrical pro­ cliff, south of Ford Road, duction, Three Fractured Garden City Pigs, put on by students at Tickets: $3 each, avail- the school. . ' "The kids are doing a ' able in the school office tremendous job, I'm over­ or at the door whelmed by the talent I see on the stage and the days' time. props," said director Jac­ "It all about having fun, queline Ryskamp. "I'm if you ask anyone, they'll. thrilled to be a part of PHOTOS BY TOM BEAUDOIN tell you they're so excit­ this." Whitey, played by Lauren (Azhane) Finley, trie's to convince Brownie, played by Olivia Ruonavara-lngram that the witch's ed," said Ryskamp. "this The 45-minute play will candy house, held by the House People - Amber Tyson (back row, from left), Miranda Marble, Latisha Lacy, Amy McNally was just the right thing to be presented at 7 p.m. and Alyssa Reid - is safe from the Wolf. do. This is the first time this evening and Friday, . for the school. It's a whole March 9, at the middle new culture of doing a school on Radcliff south school play. They may not ofFord.Road. know what it's about this A show for the whole year, but next year they family, Three Fractured • will know." Pigs is a comedy that Theater has been a big seems to be the tradi­ part of Ryskamp's life. tional telling of fairy tale She did improvisation- until one of the narra­ al theater for years and tors gets her story con­ was even asked to audi­ fused. While the two nar­ tion of Second City Chica­ rators —Mary Rosa Clark go's traveling show. She and Lucy Pugh—try to traded that in for teach­ get the play back on track, The witch, played by Emily Proctor, convinces the Wolf ing, and when she was it's apparent it's strayed • (Bailey Merritt) not to eat her in a scene from "Three assigned to the middle away from the original Fractured Pigs." Appearing as birds in the production are Taylor Sutliff school six years ago, her when a blind witch (Emily (from left), Kara Howe and Erta Hidri. dream was to have a play. Proctor), dentist Saman- cipal Brian Sumner, she see that this was needed. "Imagine working tha Schwesing, fire mar­ held auditions and found And we wanted to build Ryskamp the wolf's cos­ Amber Tyson. with 13-14 kids excit­ shal (Anthony Ibanez) and she had to add a few parts school spirit, so that's why tume, fireman's coat and The stars of the show, ed enough to want to health inspector (Ferrehn to accommodate the stu­ we stayed at the middle flats for the production, the three pigs—Brown­ stay after school," she Glass) get involved. dents' interest. Between school." and Nate Koorhan's art ie, Whitey and Blackie said. "They've come up Even the Big Bad Wolf, the cast and crew and art The stage lacks full cur­ students helped trans­ — are played Olivia Ruo­ with wonderful ideas and played by Bailey Merritt, students who helped with tains, but Ryskamp is form them into the for­ navara-lngram, Lauren we've blended their ideas finds he doesn't end up in the scenery, more than confident she can work est. Foam board and PVC (Azhane) Finley and Bren- with the script. They've the cooking pot in the pro­ 50 students have been around that, using the pipe have been turned danNagel. taken ownership. I'm duction. involved in the produc­ lighting and props and into trees in pots dot the just so proud of them. It tion. .. backdrops to hide the stage. The house of straw, Excitement warms my heart." Play time "We wanted to give back walls. The lights the witch's house of candy The play has created an "I know this is something. With drama added to the them the opportunity to were installed by Building and the brick house hang excitement around the they'll remember and if s middle school class offer­ have fun doing something and Grounds during the from plastic poles held school. "A very low-cost something I'll remember ings last year, Ryskamp different," saidRyskjamp. midwinter break. by the, "House People" production," they've been from my teaching career," decided this would be a 'We can't offer sports, but Denise Schimskey, the —Latisha Lacy, Miranda selling tickets and flow­ she added. good year to tackle a play. we can offer other things. drama teacher at Garden Marble, Alex Leleniewski, ers at lunchtime to cov­ With the blessing of Prin- By the response, you can City High School, loaned Autumn McGuffie, Amy er costs. They sold out the smasonOhometownlife.com McNally, Alyssa Reid and first 100 flowers in two (313)222-6751

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Ours is a developmentally appropriate preschool that establishes, the importance of learning through play within a Catholic atmosphere. Wednesday, March 14 • 4-7 pm We value each child as we assist in the development of social/emotional skills, language/literacy, cognitive skills, and fine & gross motor skills. at Schoolcraft College; - Radcliff Center Parents have the option of morning or afternoon sessions. Organizations attending include: 3 year old program:.. "A" Bloomfield Township Fire • Meets twice per week for 2 1/2 hours each day. "&" Dearborn Police • Ratio: 1 adult per 7 children "& Livonia Fire and Police 4 year old program: '"A" U.S. Drug Enforcement'Agency • Meets three times per week for 2 1/2 hours each day. "A" Huron Valley Ambulance • Ratio: 1 adult per 9 children

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By Darrell Clem- he was arraigned Satur­ Park. about3:15 p.m. Feb. 27 to Rozier couldn't say ly morning hours in the Observer Staff Writer day on criminal charg­ Prosecutor Kym Wor­ a fire in the 5300 block when Nafs u might be 5200 block of Chopin, a es following the deaths thy has charged both of Proctor, near 1-94 and arraigned on charg­ few streets away from •- A Canton man could of David Simard, 47, of defendants and identified Central Street. es already publicly the scene of the fire on face life in prison if he is Westland, and Felicidad them, though Miller said "The facts will come announced by Worthy. Proctor. convicted of charges he • Tabares, 46, of Detroit. Tuesday that Nafs u hadn't out in court," Miller said "It's still pending," "The house was an was involved in a grisly Assistant Wayne Coun­ been formally arraigned. Tuesday. Rozier said. abandoned house where double homicide that led ty Prosecutor Maria Mill­ Miller declined to elabo­ Detroit Police Offi­ Worthy has indicated the fire was set," Mill­ Detroit police to a pair of er said Young has been rate at length on the case , cer Christine Rozier said Simard and Tabares had er said. • v- . badly burned bodies on charged with first-degree following initial state­ Tuesday that Young has been killed around Feb. Canton authorities said the city's west side. murder and disinter- ments issued by Wor­ been jailed without bond 25 — two days before they had no involvement Charles Young, 43, is ment/mutilation of a dead thy, who said the bodies : on the first-degree mur­ police found their bod­ in the investigation. , • •'' facing a March 15 prelim­ body along with a sec­ of Simard and Tabares der charge as he awaits ies — during what was inary hearing in Detroit ond defendant, 48-year- were found when Detroit his March 15 preliminary described only as "an dcle'rjn©hometownlife.com 36th District Court after • old Salim G. Naf su of Oak authorities responded examination. altercation" in the ear­ (313)222-2238 -". :1

Man finds $4,200 worth of Tools, electronics stolen in break-ins tools missing from garage GARDEN CITY Attempted charged almost $1,000 break-in • in additional purchas­ Break-ins es, including defense WESTLAND vision, a Blu-ray player chase paperwork were Someone broke the A resident in the 7000 devices, security, Play­ and an iPod Touch with missing. . chain before March block of North Venoy Station gaming system Break-in speakers, valued at $445, 3 to a storage area of said that someone tried and food at Chili's Res­ A compound mitre were reported stolen. Suspicious ACE Hardware located to break into her apart­ taurant. saw, a tile saw, miscella­ person at 28715 Ford. The sus­ ment. She found pry neous power tools, an air Stolen gas pect apparently looked marks and a pry device Suspended compressor, an alumi­ A employee at the On Feb. 29, a resi­ through the different near the door frame. license num cutter and an alu­ BP gas station, 30345 dent in the 29000 block types of pallets and The police said that minum brake valued at Cherry Hill, told police of McDonald told police then left. the dead bolt lock kept The Garden City • $4,200 were reported ' March 4 that a wom­ that around 4:30 p.m. a Nothing was taken. the suspect from enter­ police arrested a 24- stolen from a garage in an pumped nearly $50 man had knocked on his • Someone broke the ing the apartment. year-old Dearborn the 32000 block of Birch- worth of gas into a Ford door. The man said he latch on a tool shed Heights man after • wood March 4. The own­ Taurus, then drove off worked for DTE Energy- on residential proper­ Fraud observing him on Hel­ er, a Livonia man, said withoutpaying. The and would be working ty in the 30000 block A Garden City man en Street south of Ford he owns the house as an employee was able to on a transformer in the of Sheridan and stole a came to the Garden Feb. 27. investment and stores get a license plate num­ neighbor's backyard. variety of lawn equip­ City Police station on The officer followed the toois in the garage. ber. Police identified the The resident was sus­ ment sometime before Middlebelt, north of the man to the car The tools had appar­ registered owner as a picious since the man 9 a.m. March 3. The Ford on March 1 to wash at Ford and Hel­ ently been taken'Feb. 24-year-old Chesterfield was wearing a gun on his items included tools, an report that someone en and saw him toss­ 27-28 after the door was Township woman. hip and left in a black edger and a weed trim­ had fraudulently used ing car mats.out of the kicked in. The owner Dodge Charger equipped mer. his Social Security 1996 Mercury Cougar told police he suspected Larceny from a withspotlights. The man The owner planned to number to file a 2011 that he was driving. . a homeless man he had vehicle left without doing any locate the serial num­ income tax return. • He admitted that he employed recently was work. bers to provide this He discovered the was driving on a sus­ responsible for the theft. A .resident in the 7100 The resident said he information to the fraud when he went pended license after block of Timber Ridge had called DTE and was police. to his accountant and which the police Break-in Trail told police March told that no one was • Someone entered learned that a return arrested him for that On March 5, a resi­ 5 that someone had gone working in the area. In Good Hope Lutheran had already been filed offense and also for no dent of an apartment in V through his 2010 Ford addition, the resident Church at 28680 Cher­ with the IRS? • proof of insurance and • the 6500 block of Yale Escape while it was said he was told DTE ry Hill through a base­ Fraud an improper license told police someone had parked his driveway workers drive identifi­ ment window and stole The owner of Podi­ plate. forced open-her door. A overnight. He said the able vehicles. a radio and DVD play­ um Skates, 27854 Ford, 22-inch flat screen tele­ vehicle manual and pur­ • By LeAnne Rogers er sometime before, learned something was Property 9:30 a.m. March 3. The amiss when he was damage radio was in the school . contacted by Ticket- area. master about some Someone tried to • Someone entered ticket purchases to Los steal money from a and stole a variety of Angeles Lakers games coin-operated dryer thefeatest things meftwtie \ tools from a garage on valued at more than . March 5 at an apart­ 0e residential property at $1,200. ment building in the ^?ave <&> '^£m>e ;; '•'.-" Upon'further inves- , 400 Lathers sometime T ; 29400 block of Mar­ before 1 p.m. March 3. '•'J- tigatioh with Chase; j quette. r -, I • ia The owner said that' ^TJank*, he fouifd that his An apartment dwell­ he had not checked MasterCard had been er said that he heard • on the structure for used without his autho­ banging sounds and a while and when he rization or knowledge. when he went down to did, it looked like some There were also a check at 2:15 a.m., he , garage door bolts were number of fraudulent ' saw pry marks around Full Assistance with missing. About $5,000 charges made from the machine. Bathing, Dressing & Hygiene in miscellaneous tools Feb. 23 to March 3. The suspect had left. were reported stolen. The unknown suspect By Sue Buck in a Small Home-like Setting for Active/Alert, Memory Impaired, Frail/Recovering & Alzheimer's residents

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V' 6 online at hometownlife.com LOCAL NEWS Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, March 8,2012 (WGc) A5 Story, time celebrates Dr. Seuss's birthday

Nicolette Schade was the first to complete her Dr.' Seuss hat during story time at'the Garden City Library. She was attracted to Zoe Slater, 2 1/2, listens to instructions about hoy/ to con­ the Garden City com­ struct a Dr. Seuss hat. She attended the story time hour at munity and its story the Garden City Library with her twin sister Emma. about how it almost had to permanently close its records office at School­ She holds a master's library. craft College. degree in library science, "It's an amazing oppor­ "Obviously with the with a specialty in chil­ tunity," she said. "It is economy, libraries have • dren and young adults, pretty much close to my New youth librarian Stephanie Charlefour helps Charley Mohlman make a hat A mother been a little bit slower to from the University of dream job." herself, Charlefour made her Dr. Seuss hat out of felt. hire," she said. "This is Illinois. Her bachelor's • my first library job here degree is from Purdue sbuckehometownlife.com By Sue Buck wrote books." plans to expand its offer­ in Michigan." University. (313)222-2249 / Observer Staff Writer Charlefour used clip aft ings when the newly that she cut out, laminat­ approved library millage Garden City mothers, ed and added Velcro to becomes available July 1. grandmothers and chil­ create a story board. She Right now, the library dren got a chance to meet also gave the children a • is open noon to 6:30 p.m. the new youth librarian party favor to take home Monday through Thurs­ and celebrate Dr. Seuss's with them. . day and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. birthday at the same She plans to offer spe­ Saturday. time. cial story time hours Charlefour, 31, has Stephanie Charlefour with crafts built in, and been working in libraries planned her first story once she secures her own since middle school and time program around Dr. room for story time, she throughout college. Seuss's birthday, which hopes to offer a program The Canton Township was Friday March 2. The for 2-3-year-olds and resident moved to Mich­ children made Cat in the another for 3-5-year-olds igan from Illinois with Hat hats out of construc­ to allow for the attention her husband, Allyn, a tion paper. Charlefour ' span difference and abili­ software engineer. They made hers out felt. ty to do more.' have one child, Lilian, 5. "It was easy," she said. New children's books Before she came to her Garden City mom have been ordered for new position in Garden Nicole Slater brought the library and there are City, she worked in the her 2-1/2-year-old twins, Emma and Zoey, to the program. "We have been reading to them since they were two weeks old," Slater said. The girls listened intently to the instruc- 'tions. • "Let's decorate the stripes," said Char­ lefour who told young- • sters about Dr. Seuss who A wide.variety of Dr. Seuss books are available at the "lived a long time ago and Garden City Library.

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By Kurt Kuban Staff Writer UPCOMING FRIENDS OF As Matt Halliday THE ROUGE wades knee-deep into the cold waters of WORKSHOPS Johnson Creek, he drags Aquatic insects like a net along the stream- stoneflies are just one bed. He then walks over indicator of a water­ to Sally Petrella sitting shed's water quality. The i on the bank, and depos­ its the contents of the existence of frogs and ? ' net into a small plastic toads, or lack thereof, tray filled with water. are also evidence of She examines the twigs, a watershed's health. mud and decaying plants Friends of the Rouge taken from the net. will be holding several After a couple moments, upcoming workshops things in the tray begin to teach people how to move, and before to recognize different long, everything in the amphibian species in tray seems to come alive. ", the area. The data they That's when Petf ella's produce will help Friends face lights up, as she of the Rouge and state sees what she was hop­ environmental officials ing to find — several determine how healthy stoneflies. While some area wetlands are. The people might recoil at upcoming workshops the sight of such a bug,' wiirtake place: Petrella and Halliday • Saturday, March 10 are really excited from 10a.m.-noonat because stoneflies are 1 one of the most sensitive Livonia Civic Center aquatic insects, meaning Library, 32777 five Mile they can't tolerate pol­ Road, Livonia 48154 lution. Their existence • Saturday, March 17 in Johnson Creek proves from 10 a.m.-noon at the small stream, which Bloomfield Township is part of the Rouge Hall, 4200 Telegraph, River watershed, is quite Bloomfield Township healthy. 48303 In fact, stoneflies For more info, visit FOTR aren't the only aquatic on Facebook or www. organisms Petrella, • therouge.org. Halliday and fellow Friends of the Rouge There also isn't a lot of (FOTR) member Susan development but here Thompson found dur­ that you have in most of ing their recent "bug ' the watershed, so pollu­ hunting" excursion on tion isn't a major prob­ Johnson Creek at a site lem." in Salem Township. Sue Thompson has They also found five been involved with the different varieties of bug hunts for years. She caddisflies, mayflies, said she always gets a riffle beetles, and many thrill when she finds others. In addition stoneflies and other they caught several fish . organisms that live in species, including the the stream — small life rainbow dace, and some that most people don't fingernail clams, both even think about. Yet, species that don't toler­ they are integral aspects ate pollution very well. in the web of life. "It's interesting to see Semi-annual what is living in our sampling streams. If we could do this Vvery day I would be Johnson Creek is just thrilled. The diversity of one of many sites FOTR life is amazingj" she said. volunteers sample twice ' • • . PHOTOS BY KURT KUBAN Likewise, Petrella said a year looking for the . Matt Halliday and Sally Petrella, both of Friends Qf the Rouge, look for aquatic organisms taken from Johnson Creek in she gets so encouraged existence of aquatic '... Salem Township. every time they find a inseots, which are some stonefly, almost like hit­ of th£ best indicators to state environmental Rouge hasn't changed ting a jackpot. / of a stream's health. In officials and other agen­ much at all. It is still a * "We love it. If we could addition to a Fall Bug cies, which can use it high quality stream. see this many bugs in . Hunt, the group has for planning purposes. all areas of the Rouge been'doing it's annual The goal is to try pro- • Best one watershed, it would be Stonefly Search each tect areas where there , * On this day, Halliday, very exciting," Petrella January since 2002. ' • are healthy populations Petrella and Thompson said. "Every single stone­ This year, more than 70 of aquatic organisms are sampling a site near fly is extremely good to volunteers checked 32 — something the Rouge Five Mile and Currie find. One of our volun­ sites around the water­ River watershed isn't Roads, which has been teers likes to call them shed, which covers much known for. The Rouge, the best sampling site in little nuggets, of gold. I of southeast Michigan which was once one of the entire watershed. couldn't agree more." and is one of the most the most polluted riv­ "This is the best sam­ For more informa­ populated watersheds in ers in the country, has pling site we've had for tion about Friends of the state. Searchers were been making a come­ years," Petrella said. the Rouge and volun­ happy to find stonefly back since the federal "Johnson Creek is the teer opportunities, visit larvae at 14 of the sites, A volunteer holds a. caddisf ly, which builds a casing which government teamed up healthiest part of the www.therouge.org or on making this an average it lives within during its larval stage in the water. The bug ' with communities in watershed. It's a coldwa- Facebook. year (report available at is hiding inside. .the watershed to start ter, stream. It's spring- www.therouge.org). reversing years of deg­ fed so it remains cold kkubanOhometownlife.com ' As it turns out, most radation. Water quality Township, Plymouth Creeks). throughout the year. (248)437-2011 ext. 245 of the stoneflies were has improved dramati­ and Northville. The rest . Petrella, FOTR's found in Johnson Creek, cally in some areas of were found in the Lower volunteer monitoring the Rouge's only cold- the watershed. water tributary that Branch of the Rouge, program manager, said flows through Salem including two tributar­ the data provided by In places like Salem ies (Fellows and Fowler . the group is turned over Township, however, the

Mm, Friends of the Rouge volunteers also found several fish species in the waters of Johnson Creek in Salem Township, Friends of the Rouge volunteers Matt Halliday, Sue Thompson and Sally Petrella stand near Johnson Creek off of Five including this rainbow dace, a species that doesn't tolerate Mile Road in Salem Township. It is one of the healthiest parts of the entire Rouge River watershed. pollution very well. < ,

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COMMUNITY VOICE OUR VIEWS What's your favorite Dr. Seuss book? Must read We asked this question at the William P. Faust Public Library in Westland. Literacy is a must now more than ever in today's world A recent promo for an upcoming cable TV show, Larry the Cable Guy told his audience that he stays young because '"Cat in the Hat.' Be­ '"Green Eggs and Ham,' '"Green Eggs and "Oh, gosh, it's probably he reads at a third-grade level. They cause I like him." ifs my favorite. I read it Ham.'" 'Green Eggs and Ham.' responded with laughter. . We have to ask ourselves, why they did Emily Bauschat in the third grade." Arianna Theus That's the one we used they laugh? There's nothing funny about Garden City Rod Theus Ecorse to read in class." that at all. Ecorse Christina Seward In today's world, doing well depends on Garden City being able to read. It is the backbone of life. Without it, the ability to speak and write is limited to simple words. And LETTERS while non-readers might be able to listen to what someone says, their comprehen- sion is stunted by a man and can't find one. I have called But reading Thanks for support WHAT DO YOU THINK? lack of understand­ the Michigan Veterinarian association needs to be ing of language. I would like to extend a heartfelt We welcome your Letter to • thank you to our staff, students, and there are just none out there. celebrated Reading is impor­ the Editor. Please include Dr. John Herman has had dinics parents, PTOs/PTAs and booster your name, address, and beyond March, tant because it- in the city of Westland as long as I groups for their support in help­ phone number for verifica­ develops the mind. can remember. They have been in it needs to be Understanding ing with the Sinking Fund efforts. tion. We may edit for clarity, several locations but he still has them celebrated the written word As you can see from the results space and content. Submit every month. is one way its abil­ below, it was an overwhelming letters by the following for­ in this and surrounding cities. Yes, I ity grows. It also is success and illustrates that the mats: know there are other dinics in the important because community values our educa­ Web: www.hometownlife.com area but Dr. Herman is spedal. His, it is how we dis­ tional system and the children we Mail: Letters to the Editor, care for the animals is remarkable. cover new things. Through reading, we serve. Observer Newspapers, 615 W. He has helped so many people who develop our imagination and a good self ' Additionally, I'd like to thank Lafayette, Second Level, Detroit, . just cannot afford the animals in their image. • our EAs, ministerial group, civic Ml 48226 care. His prices are very helpful in this Fax:(313)223-3318 Reading also is important because organizations, community leaders, economy. E-mail: smason@hometownlife. senior citizens groups, community I have a spedal needs dog, she is a words - spoken and written - are the com. stakeholders and the Observer rescue, and has many problems. Dr. building blocks of life. The words that Deadline: Letters must be we have heard or read help us become & Eccentric Newspaper for their received by 9 a.m. Monday to be Herman has given me advice over the persons we are. People, families, support. Again, when a school published Thursday. • the phone to tell me what to do in relationships, and even nations are built and community come together, specific situations instead of com­ from words. wonderful things can happen. ing in to pay for a visit. He is truly a March is reading month, and last Thank you for everything you Remarkable vet remarkable doggie doctor. I know Thursday, school children .around the that I am not the only one who feels country took an oath to read, to feed do for our children and remember 1 have read some letters in the Opinion page section of surrounding this way. There are many people I their brains so they can grow. March ... Great Futures Start Right Here! area newspapers about all the men have referred to him and they all has been selected as Reading Month in Greg Baracy and women who are honored for have told me how wonderful he is to ( part because of the birthday of author . .. .' superintendent their work in the different fields and their loved ones. Theodor Geisel, an American writer, Wayne-Westland Community Thank you, Dr. John Herman. poet, and cartoonist most widely known cities they live in. for his children's books written under Schools I have tried to find an award for a Mary Weislo the pen name of Dr. Seuss. Many a veterinarian to honor Dr. John Her­ youngster has grown up with his Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham and

The Foot Book. Many of his stories have t>. ••• * n - j become movies like Horton Hears a Who GUEST COLUMN > * and The Lorax. But reading needs to be celebrated beyond March, it needs to be celebrated every month. It needs to be celebrated A commissioner's view on county business by those who can read and pursued by those who want to read. Those of us who By Joan Gebhardt were subsequently revealed—was Corruption Unit to be established in can read need to help those who can't. Guest Columnist done to deceive and circumvent the • the county prosecutor's office. commission by some of Mr. Ficano's • Efforts to end retroactive con­ In the Wayne-Westland. Community "Your silence speaks volumes." appointees. tracts. The commission has created Schools, volunteers are being sought That was the final line in a con­ Intheaftermath'ofthescandal,-— 'a task force that is moving to end the for the Literacy Corps. The goal of the stituent's letter I recently received media reports brought increased county executive office's practice of Literacy Corps is to "create a concerted and it has haunted me ever since'. scrutiny to county contracting and entering into contracts for profes­ community effort to improve literacy It is for that reason IJiave elect­ projects, while the FBI served fed­ sional services or the purchase of in a society where reading and writ­ ed to express my eral grand jury subpoenas for coun­ goods and services prior to commis­ ing is important to a person's success." position on Wayne ty records to determine if laws had sion approval. y> . Adults work with students in kindergar­ County's last four been broken. The commission's ten through the sixth-grade. Training is months. actions in moving forward will clean Is he guilty? Three years ago, up problems within Wayne County • Constituents have asked me if Mr. provided. government and attempt to restore The William P. Faust Public Library Iwassworninas Ficano is guilty of any wrongdoing? a Wayne County any public trust that may have been I have answered that by saying, "In also offers free one-on-one tutoring for commissioner and shaken by the controversy. our country a person is innocent adults with trained literacy volunteers. am thrilled to be In addressing these issues, the until proven guilty." Tb date the fed­ The tutors all are trained and commit Joan Gebhardt in the legislative commission has compiled the fol­ eral investigation of Wayne County to work with a students for one year. branch of coun­ lowing initiatives: has not raised any criminal wrong­ Learners must commit to meeting with ty government Progress was being • Resolution prohibiting sever­ doing by Mr. Ficano. He is entitled their tutor once a week for two hours at made and many seemed satisfied ance payments. In addition to the to have that investigation complet­ a time that is convenient for tjiem inside with the work of the county exec­ $200,000 payout to the county's for­ ed. one of .the library's meeting rooms. The utive and direction the county was mer economic development direc­ Now, did he take his "eye off service is confidential. headed. And annually, like the rest tor, it was revealed there were the ball" and allow his appointees of the country, revenue decreased agreements which would include to make critical decisions? Yes, I Reading is lifelong. It's a skill we need while public needs continued to compensation upon retirement for and must have and skill we must make believe that to be true. The coun­ increase. 15 other appointees. Thus, the com­ ty executive has said that he was certain everyone has. We as adults need Wayne County's biggest problem mission approved a resolution in focused on bringing investments to join school children in pledging to was creating a budget that would do January prohibiting the administra­ and jobs into the county and relied read. Whether it's a book, a magazine both—provide the best services we tion from making any sort of sev­ on others to run the day-to-day coun­ or a newspaper, or an electronic book, could with the loss in revenue that erance payment to employees who ty business. Has he been working to we need for children to see that we, too, wefaced. leave the county for any reason. change the executive branch? Yes, feed our brains. • • Conpdssion rejects lawyer con­ I also believe that to be true, and We also need to commit to reading New chairman tract for FBI subpoenas. the legislative branch, the commis­ with our children as a parent, a grand­ In 2011 we elected a new chair­ The commission in December sion, continues to pass ordinances parent; or a volunteer. We need to share man, Gary Woronchak, who want­ unanimously rejected a contract so these circumstances will never the joy of a good story whether it's about ed to work with the commission to extension of $350,000 for the law again happen in Wayne County. revise our procurement ordinance firm of Miller, Canfield, Paddock & Should the commission remove the bedlam created by the Cat in the •and to start, in earnest, to create a Stone. Mr. Ficano from office? No, and we Hat, the Harry Potter's battle with the new ethics ordinance. The Wayne • Ethics ordinance nearing com­ cannot There is no provision in the evil Voldemort or Charles Dickens. County charter was passed more pletion. Wayne County will soon charter that grants the commission It's not a case of we need, it's case than 30 years ago, and unlike the have a comprehensive ethics ordi-, the authority to remove the CEO. of we must make every month Reading recently established Macomb Coun- nance in place, the result of months Do I think that Mr. Ficano should Month. And this month is a good place to , ty charter, did not have an ethics of work done by the commis­ be removed, resign or leave his start. ordinance that included all employ­ sion's Ethics Task Force and new­ office? No—not at this time, but ees. ly formed Ethics Committee, both circumstances may change in the In September 2011, Detroit media chaired by me. Ethics policies cur­ future. I believe we are doing what began reporting how Wayne Coun­ rently exist in the county's procure­ we should be doing and that is pass­ ty's former economic development ment ordinance, which sets policy ing ordinances to curb such mat­ director received a $200,000 "sever­ for contracting. But clearly, more ters and prevent it from happening ance" payment when she voluntarily transparency and stronger ethical in the future. We must wait for the WESTLAND left her county job to become CEO guidelines are necessary across all final results of the FBI investiga­ of Metro Airport—all without the units of county government tions and, if required, move swiftly knowledge of the commission. • Commission establishes fraud to discipline public servants respon­ OBSERVER It is my belief the severance was unit sible for the gross misuse of govern­ A GANNETT COMPANY paid with the knowledge of Wayne This January, the commission ment funds. Sue Mason, Grace Perry, County Executive Robert Ficano, passed an ordinance setting up a Community Editor Director of violating several internal policies new method of reporting and-inves- Joan Gebhardt represents District 12 Susan Rosiek, Advertising and procedures. It's clear to me that tigating fraud in the county. The i which indudes Westland and part of Executive Editor this action—and several others that action creates the new Fraud and Livonia. online at hometownlife.com Observer* Eccentric | Thursday, March 8,2012 (WGc) A11

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S'craft men Chargers dethrone champs moving on Karl Moore's 27 points and 15 rebounds By Brad Emons Wednesday to upset No. 1- paced the Schoolcraft Observer Staff Writer ranked Noyi Detroit Cath­ College men's basket­ olic Central in overtime, ball team to a 90-65 It's guaranteed there 3-2, but the Wildcats found win Tuesday night will be a new champion in themselves on their heels over visiting Macomb . MHSAA Division 1 boys throughout the first two Community College in hockey for 2012. periods as Churchill dom­ the NJCAA Division II Livonia Churchill inated with a combined shot total of 30-6. District 9 playoffs. repeated its regional title Wayne Memorial's of a year ago Saturday at The Chargers also got Daniel Hill added 19 Plymouth's Compuware . a pair of key third-peri-' points and 10 re­ Arena with a dominating od stops from senior net- bounds, while Rich­ performance in a 4-1 win minder Alex Estes. mond Jackson added over NOvi. Despite being putshot 15 points. The Chargers, outshoot- 15-3 in the first period, Lydell Mason ing the defending state Novi enjoyed a 1-0 advan­ (Westland John Glenn) champions 39-12, scored tage on Ryan Kobylarek's chipped in with 13 three times during the goal off a two-onnone points and seven second period and add­ break from Travis Train- boards as the Ocelots ed an empty netter dur­ or at 6:30. (19-11) advance to the ing the final minute to "It guess you wonder District 9 semifinals to advance once again to the you think twice about it," face No. 1-ranked Mott state quarterfinals. Churchill coach Pete Maz- CC (29-1) beginning at Churchill (21-6 over­ zoni said of the first-peri­ 3 p.m. Friday in Flint. all) faced Grosse Pointe od deficit. "They (Novi) Ashton Curd scored North (13-14) in Wednes­ have a game plan and they 26 for the Monarchs day's quarterfinal at Tren­ stick to it, and they do it .(18-12). ton's Kennedy Arena. very well. It forces you... - • OBSERVER STAFF PHOTO Schoolcraft was Novi (19-7-1) used a 1- Livonia Churchill's Evan Gibboney (right) skates past Novi's Wesley Guenther during 16-of-22 from the foul 2-2 defensive zone trap Please see CHARGERS, B3 Saturday's MHSAA Division 1 regional final at Plymouth's Compuware Arena. line, while Macomb made 10-of-19. Lutheran Pershing ousts Blazers Lady Ocelots By Brad Emons romp, 81-39 Observer Staff Writer Westland Shawnicka Thomas \ scored 21 points and If Detroit Pershing's Caprice ' pulled down 11 re­ Dennis is a Miss Basketball bounds Tuesday as host candidate, then teammate • advances Schoolcraft College Nijah Hill can't be far behind. overpowered Alpena Hill, a junior guard, poured By Brad Emons ; Community College, in a game-high 23 points Tues­ Observer Staff Writer' 81-39, in the NJCAA day night as the Doughgirls Division II District H rolled to a 6849 victory over It's been, quite a turn of events playoff opener. Livonia Ladywood in a Class A this season for the Lutheran High The Lady Ocelots, regional semifinal at Warren Westland girls basketball program. who improved to 25-5 Cousino. The Warriors, 2-18 a year ago, overall, also got 11 With the University of Miami captured their first points and 10 rebounds Hurricanes head coach Katie regional game in school GIRLS HOOPS from Domonique Meier in attendance to watch • history with a convinc­ Jones. the senior Dennis, it was Hill ing 45-24 victory Tuesday night in Amber Sammoris who stole the show as Persh­ the Class D state tournament at . chipped in with 10 ing (20-3 overall) moved into Waterfor d Our Lady of the Lakes. points, while Ashley Thursday's regional final to Lutheran Westland, now 15-8 Beemon also grabbed face rival Detroit King in a, ;. t overall, advances to the regional 11 boards. rematch of the Public Schoor * ' . final beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday League championship final. , . ;.-• Schoolcraft led 47-15. at Lakes to face the host Lakers, 20-" at half while forcing 24 Hill scored eight of her 23 4 overall, for the title. Alpena turnovers. in the opening quarter as Per­ Two-time defending state champ The Lady Ocelots shing jumped out to an 18-4 Lakes advanced with a 53-18 win travel Friday to Flint advantage. over Bloomfield Hills Roeper. to take on Mott CC "That's what she does," Per­ "We'll have to play our best (10-18) in the District H shing coach Shawn Hill said of game," Lutheran Westland coach semifinals. (Game time his junior guard. "She's long, Sandi Wade said of the impend­ ; is 7:30 p.m.). she's lanky. She's just nasty. ing matchup. "They'll pressure a Alpena (12-17) got We're used to her playing like lot and we'll have to slow the game 10 points from Brianna that. That's the basis of her." " down." , Grimm. • Ladywood (13-10) found . .JARRAD HENDERSON | DETROIT FREE PRESS Senior center Amanda Terranel- • itself down 30-17 at halftime Livonia Ladywood's Kiley Gorski (42) drives on Detroit Pershing's Miss la paced the Warriors with 19 points before cutting the deficit to 41- Basketball candidate Patrice Dennis during Tuesday's Class A regional and 10 rebounds, while junior for­ 31 after three quarters. semifinal at Warren Cousino. ward Aldreanna Fikes added 10 The Blazers got as close as points and eight rebounds. Laker eager seven with 5:53 left in the final Dennis contributed 12 and 11, they (Ladywood) were too The Warriors, who had beaten period, 45-38, on a basket by respectively. smart for it." Parkway twice this season by scores Taylor lauded junior forward Kiley Gorski, "We just stayed aggressive The Blazers shot only 18-of- of 51-32 and 41-30, jumped out to a For the second but Pershing closed out the — that's all," Shawn Hill said. 65 from the floor (27.6 percent) 22-13 halftime lead and put it away straight season, game with a 23-11 run as Hill "We were moving our legs. We and made just 5-of-ll free with an 11-5 run in the third quarter. Grand Valley State added eight more points. wanted them to make tough throws. "They (Parkway) fouled us a lot, junior Briauna Taylor "We wanted to limit her shot shots themselves. "We were so emotional­ but we hit some free throws early," (Livonia Franklin), attempts," Ladywood coach "We need the pace to be high. ly involved to start, we were said Wade, whose team was 14-of-20 who averaged 14.8 Anthony Coratti said. "She That's what we're used.to. We a victim of our own emo­ on the night from the line. "Every­ points and'6.7 re­ (Hill) got all her points off condition for that. tions," Coratti said. "We were body also got to play, \vhich was bounds per game, steals. She did a great job of "We basically wanted to play so jacked up and obviously it nice to see." was named first-team creating her own." our style. That's it. We want­ showed in our performance. The Eagles (12-11) got four points All-Great Lakes Ath­ Lakayra Carlisle, a junior ed to get it up-and-down, press Once we settled down it was from Taylor Swartz.. letic Conference in forward, added 16 points, • here-and-there. We had to women's basketball. while Monique Howard and come out of the press because Plus* IH BLAZERS, B2 bemonsehometownlife.com | (313) 222-6851 ' The 5-foot-9 forward notched at least 15 points in 14 games-including a season-high 26 points last month at Wayne Wayne's Renfroe runner-up in 215 class State. [ Taylor also became By Brad Emons something you work for the 21st women's Observer Staff Writer all season," Renfroe said. basketball player to "I deserved it, and who­ tally 1,000-career The memory of being a ever else marched in it, points and now owns part of the Grand March deserved to be in it. It's 1,040 heading into during the MHSAA Indi­ just a good feeling. her senior season. vidual Wrestling Finals "Overall I felt I did Taylor ranked in at the Palace of Auburn pretty good this season." the top 15 in the Hills will last a lifetime Line, headed to SMU GLIAC in five differ­ for Wayne Memorial's on a football scholarship, ent categories includ­ Dimitrus Renfroe. jumped on Renfroe early ing scoring (eighth), The senior captured * by scoring all five of his rebounds per game his first three matches points during the first (13th), free throw — all by decisions — and period, including two on percentage (13th) reached the 215-pound a takedown, two more on three-point percent­ final Saturday, only to a nearfall and one on an age (13th) and total fall to two-time Divi­ .escape move. offensive rebounds sion 1 state champion - Looking back, Renfroe (11th). Prescott Line of Oxford might have taken a dif­ . Grand Valley on a 5-1 decision. ferent approach against struggled with inju­ Renfroe, who placed Line, who capped a per-. ries this season and sixth in the same weight feet 48-0 season. finished just shy of class as a junior, wound "I think I would have a GLIAC Tournament up 49-3 with his oth­ controlled the match berth this season er two losses coming — like more my style," •with a 10-16 mark on the year and a 7-12 this season against state Renfroe said. "I would ' . • DOUGLAS BARGERSTOCK | PHOTO record in the confer­ semifinalist Bryan Smith have pushed him more Wayne Memorial's Dimitrus Renfroe (right) tries to score points on eventual 215-pound ence. of Temperance Bedford. MHSAA Division 11ndividual Wrestling finals champion Prescott Line of Oxford at the "The Grand March is Please sea RENFROE, B3 Palace of Auburn Hills. B2 (WL) Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, March 8,2012 LOCAL SPORTS online at hometownlife.com

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MHSAA BOYS BASKETBALL Friday, March 9: Champion­ (NJCAA District 9 Playoffs) DISTRICT TOURNEY DRAWS ship final, 7:30 p.m. (Winner S'craft at Flint Mott, 3 p.m. .CLASS A advances to the regional semifi­ WOMEN'S COLLEGE HOOPS Steep slope at LIVONIA FRANKLIN nals, 6 p.m. Monday, March 12 Tuesday, March 6 Friday, March 9: Champi­ at Bloomf ield Hills Roeper vs. (NJCAA District H Playoffs) onship final, 7 p.m. (Winner '. Sterling Heights Parkway Chris­ S'craft at Flint Mott, 7:30 p.m. advances to the regional tian district champion.) BOYS SWIMMING & DIVING Cougars' Hill does in Stevenson semifinals, 5 p.m. Monday, MHSAA GIRLS BASKETBALL MHSAA DIVISION 1 FINALS March 12 at Detroit Cass Tech GIRLS REGIONAL FINAL (at EMU's Jones Natatorium) vs. University of Detroit-Jesuit CLASS D Friday, March 9 * By Ed Wright district champion.) at WATERFORD OUR LADY Preliminary heats, noon. Observer Staff Writer at WAYNE MEMORIAL Thursday, March 8: Lu­ Saturday, March 11 Friday, March 9: Championship theran Westland vs. Waterford Final heats, noon. final, 7 p.m. (Winner advances Our Lady of the Lakes, 7 p.m. GIRLS GYMNASTICS Thanks to a "Hill" of a to the regional semifinals, 5:30 (Winner advances to the state MHSAA FINALS shooting performance and p.m. Monday, March 12 at Gi­ quarterfinals, Tuesday, March 13 (at Gr. Rapids Kenowa Hills) a couple of crunch-time braltar Carlson vs. Milan district at Waterford Kettering vs. Bay Friday, March 8 City All Saints Central regional gems by a pair of seniors champion.) Team Competition, 2 p.m. champion.) CLASS D Saturday, March 9 who weren't ready to turn at WESTLAND HURON ' MEN'S COLLEGE HOOPS . Division 2 individual, noon. in their uniforms for the VALLEY LUTHERAN Friday, March 9 Division 1 individual, 3:30 p.m. final time, Garden City's „ boys basketball team is alive and w.ell in the Class A District 19 tournament . at Livonia Franklin. Winners of just six of 20 John Glenn cages Tigers in district games in the regular sea­ son, the Cougars played By Brad Emons got through it. We had to it. He's long and he's big­ like world-beaters Mon­ Observer Staff Writer - make a couple of remind­ ger. He's a really good day night, dispatching ers. • player. Obviously that's Livonia Stevenson, 63-61, Three good quarters "Any time you can beat the key to try and keep in an opening-round game of good basketball was Belleville it's a huge him under control - and that was jam-packed with more than good enough win for your program we did for the most part." thrills. . Monday night QQYS ... because they're Bel­ No other player scored Earlier this season, the for Westland HOOPS leville." in double figures for .the Spartans handily defeated John Glenn in Daniels, a junior guard, Tigers, who bowed out the Cougars. the Class A district boys . and Everette, a sopho­ with a 1(5-11 record. Moon Stevenson's season end­ opener at Wayne Memo­ more forward, each tal­ finished with seven, ed with a 12-9 mark. rial. lied 16 points. while Roberson was held "Somehow, the switch The Rockets shot-20-of- Covile, a senior center, to a single field goal. went on for our team a 39 from the floor during added 12 points and 12 Glenn's defense .sty­ couple of weeks ago," said , the first 24 minutes while rebounds. mied the Tigers, who shot GC coach Greg William­ building a commanding Daniels also dished only 14-of-45 from the son, whose team won its 47-26 lead en route to a out seven assists, while floor (31.1 percent). And third straight. "It's been ED WRIGHT I PHOTO convincing 5942 victory senior point-guard Mar­ to make matters worse, neat to see. They've kind Stevenson's Joshua Campbell elevates over Garden City's over Belleville. quise Graves added five. Belleville made only 11- of re-committed them­ Kevin Brown-Bayko in Monday's Class A district opener. John Glenn, which Jamie Pearson, who had of-19 from the foul line selves. You can see it on improved to 17-4 overall, 21 in the previous meet­ (57.8 percent). the court the way they ers and tip the ball to ed. • . had beaten the Tigers by ing against the Rockets, The victory puts Glenn pull for each other." Steele, who caught it just "We picked the wrong only four, 55-51, in a Jan. finished with a game- in the district semifinals Garden City was led by in front of the free-throw time to have one of our 3 meeting. high 22, but 10 of those Wednesday against state- senior sharp-shooter CJ line. worst defensive games all "Obviously we want­ came in the final peri­ ranked Romulus (17- .Hill, who buried six deep- Steele took one dribble season," Stevenson coach ed to eliminate our turn­ od after Glenn led by as 3). The first game of the corner 3-point shots on the before releasing a float­ Brandon Sinawi said. overs, get it to our main many as 24 late in the double-header, starting at way to a 22-point night. • er that filled the net— "Not necessarily points- ' people-Eric(Covile)in * third. 5:30 p.m., pits host Wayne "When we practiced while getting fouled. He wise, but the way we gave the post, Nick (Daniels) "We know that Jamie (8-12) against Inkster. here (at Franklin) on Sun­ swished the free throw to up so many uncontested on the perimeter, and Pearson, number three, "It's why you play high day, I really liked the extend the Cougars' lead ' 'threes' and they beat us Desmond (Cervera), and and number 23 (Bryce school ball to be in big rims," Hill said. "They're to 63-59 with 18.7 seconds back-door a couple times. Isaac (Everette) obvi­ Moon) and number five games like this and have very friendly. Once I left. That's not Stevenson ously," Glenn coach Dan (Jay Roberson) are real­ a chance to move on in made my first shot and The Spartans cut their defense; it's not the way Young said. "I thought ly good," Young said. the state tournament," got in a groove, my shot deficit in half—63-61 — we played all season. we were really rolling "Jamie is the real deal. . Young said. "That's why felt really good." with 9.4 ticks on the clock "I give Garden City a lot and doing a good job, but He got going a little we do what we do." Sophomore guard Kev- when Austin Bumpus con­ of credit. Hill shot real­ for whatever reason we bit. He's hard to guard • in Brown-Bayko played verted a put-back on the ly well. But there is no got into that little funk because he can take you bemonsOhometownlife.com like a senior for the Cou­ other end.. excuse for us to go out (fourth quarter). But we off the dribble and shoot (313)222-6851 gars, accumulating 10 After nearly picking off and play the way we did. I points, five steals and six the ensuing Garden City feel really bad for our five rebounds. inbounds pass, Stevenson' seniors. Hopefully, this Senidrs Tyler Steele and quickly fouled Hill, who will be a teaching moment Matt Stark added nine and misfired on a pair of free- for bur sophomores and seven points, respective­ bies with 7.4 seconds to juniors." Trojans' rally falls short, 48-45 ly. More importantly, they play. Josh Campbell scored hooked up on the single '; Sophomore Devin Kelly a team-high 20 points for; • v: By Brad Emons —'" period thanks to a three-'' Clarenceville senior "*- biggest play of the night," grabbed the rebound then Stevenson. Carey Cobb ; ,: Observer StaffWriter pointer from Damien \-> . Sam Brown led all scor-U —just 15 seconds before launched a long pass down added 16 poiiitsahd seven Quarles. ers with 20, while Quar­ Stark made the second the left sideline toward rebounds, while Bumpus Livonia Clarencev- Clarenceville immedi­ les added 13 in his final most important play. teammate Joseph Mims, finished with 10 points ille proved to be a "tough ately fouled and Univer­ "game.: With GC leading 60- but Stark—playing free and 10 boards for the out" in the opening round sity High missed the sub­ "The effort was great 59 and 22 seconds left, safety—elevated high to Spartans. of the Class B district sequent free throw. and defensively we real­ Brown-Bayko missed the intercept the pass with 1.8 The Cougars prevailed Monday night. On what proved to be ly worked hard," said f f ont end of a one-and- seconds remaining. despite hitting just 9-of-19 But the host Trojans' the final possession Clar­ Clarenceville coach . one free-throw opportuni­ Stark was fouled and free throws, while Steven­ furious fourth-quarter enceville, the Driving Justin Johnson, whose ty, but the 5-foot-ll Stark missed a pair of free son hit 5-of-9. rally came up short as • Eagles were able to force team finished 7-14 over­ somehow managed to throws, but Stevenson Ferndale University High a jump ball with just all. "We missed so many slice in between a pair of couldn't secure a rebound ewrightehometownlife.com • escaped With a 4845 vic­ under three seconds left. shots the first half and taller Stevenson rebound- before the buzzer sound­ (734) 578-2767 tory. But the possession had way too many turn­ University High (16- arrow remained in favor overs. A couple of make- 5) rolled to a 65-39 vic­ of University High, able shots here-and-there tory a previous meeting which converted two free and we could have been between the two teams on throws to sew up the win. right there." Pats can't solve Thurston riddle Jan. 27, but the rematch Jalen Johnson and University High made proved to be much closer. Anthony Martin tallied 11 only 15-of-33 free throws By Ed Wright and he's not afraid of con­ tage, Franklin grabbed The Driving'Eagles and 10 points, respective­ (45.4 percent), while Clar­ , Observer Staff Writer tact," Bates said. "He not the rebound and pushed jumped out to a 13-4 first- ly, for University High, enceville was just 12-of- only gets a lot of rebounds, the ball up court to senior quarter lead, only to have which led 37-26 after 24 (50 percent). Playing against Redford but he'll go down low; get Tommy Smith, whose 28- the Trojans cut the defi­ three quarters before Thurston's boys basketball some passes and take the foot triple try from the being outscored 19-11 in bemons8hometownlife.com team is a lot like playing ball up strong." cit to one, 4645, with 17.5 v deep right wing rolled seconds left in the final the fourth. (313)222-5851 the board game "Clue." The Patriots also had around the rim before Coach Brian Bates'team a tough time contain­ bouncing out as the buzzer is so versatile, you never ing sophomore Rayvlon sounded. know which Eagle is going Croon, who racked up 19 "I thought it was anoth­ to get you—or where. points, 12 rebounds and er great effort tonight," GIRLS GYMNASTICS On Monday night, Ray- three steals. 'said Rheault, whose team MHSAA GIRLS GYMNASTICS 6. Morgan Soper (Salem), 9.025; 8.600; 13. (tie) McGown (Red), shaun Bradley and J'Sean Junior guard Xzavi- finished 6-15. "But like it's REGIONAL RESULTS 7. (tie) Andrea Melotti (Salem), 8.575. Jones got Livonia Frank­ er Bowen was also solid been in several games this March 3 at Plymouth H.S. Reagan Engstrom (Pry.), 8.950; 14. Floor 1. Jacobs (Salem), 9.600; lin in the paint: Brad­ for the Eagles, netting 11 year, I felt like we beat Maggie McGowen (Red), 8.725. TEAM RESULTS (top 3 qualify 2. Kitz (Blue), 9.525; 3. Jane ley with some intimidat-v points. ourselves with turnovers Uneven bars: 1. Kitz (Blue), McCurry (Ply.), 9.500; 4. Kennedi for state finals): 1. Canton, 9.400; 2. Ade Jepperson (Salem), Lewis (Pry.), 9.400; 5. Soper (Sa­ ing down-low shot-block­ Franklin was led by 6- and poor free-throw shoot­ 148.525 points; 2. Salem, 143.425; 8.975; 3. (tie) Ramirez (Salem), lem), 9.325; 6. Abessinio (GPU), ing and Jones with some 7 post player Jake Bar- . ing. I thought we played 3. Grosse Pointe United, 139.725; Shannon Diaz (Red), 8.900 each; 9.300; 7. Richart (Saline), 9.275; 8. slick offensive rebounding good defense and I thought 4. Livonia Blue, 139.675; 5. Saline, ham, who capped his stel­ 5. Jordan Toor (Saline), 8.850; 6. Kelsey Flanagan (Saline), 9.250; ' 138.450; 6. Plymouth, 137.925,-7. (especially for a 5-foot-ll lar senior season with 18 we rebounded well, but in i Abessinio (GPU), 8.800; 7. Jacobs 14. Prebola (Red), 9.125; 19. (tie) Adrian, 137.225; 8. Livonia Red, guard). . key situations in the end, (Salem), 8.675; 8. (tie) Melotti (Sa­ Mallory Dorton (Red), 8.925. points and 10 rebounds. 136.250; 9. Northville, 123.450; lem), Madi Kaiser (GPU), 8.575; The Eagles advanced to "We wanted to get Jake they made plays and we 10. Dearborn Edsel Ford, 110.800; All-around: 1. Kitz (Blue), 10. Sarah Hogan (Blue), 8.550,-13. 37.300; 2. Jacobs (Salem), 35.975; Wednesday Class A dis­ more touches than we didn't. They exposed our 11.Tecumseh, 63.525; 12. Dear­ -(tie) Olson (Blue) and Jillian Zafa- born Fordson, 15.950. 3. (tie) Lucas (Canton), Ramirez trict semifinal against did," Franklin coach Jer­ weaknesses," rana (Blue), 8.400 each. (Salem), 35.775; 5.. Richart DIVISION 1 cross-township rival Red- emy Rheault said, "but Balance beam: 1. Marina Milad (Saline), 35.550 each; 6. Melotti The Patriots played with­ (top 8 qualify for finals) (Canton), 9.400; 2. Kitz (Blue), (Salem), 35.325; 7. Kaiser (GPU), ford Union when they held because of turnovers, we out junior forward Olusha- DIVISION 2 9.250; 3. Melotti (Salem), 9.225; 35.275; 8. Jepperson (Salem), off a valiant effort by the weren't able to." kin Cole, a season-long Vault 1. Erica Lucas (Canton), 4. Richart (Saline), 9.075; 5. Lucas 35.075; 9. Engstrom (Pry.), host Patriots, 54-51, in a Senior 6-footer Dei- contributor who broke a 9.700; 2. Haley Olson (Blue), . (Canton), 9.00; 6. Rose Prebola 34.975,-15. Olson (Blue), 34.225; super-competitive first- on Grubbs contributed 11 bone in his foot during the 9.175; 3. Alex Kitz (Blue), 9.125; (Red), 8.950; 7. Kaiser (GPU), 16. McGowen (Red), 33.900; 17. round game. 4. Nicole Jacobs (Salem), 9.100; 5. 8.800; 8. Engstrom (Ply.), 8.750; Zafarana (Blue), 33.650; 20. Jackie points and six boards to team's Sunday practice. Brittany Ramirez (Salem), 9.050; 10. (tie) Shannon Diaz (Red), Dziurgot (Red), 33.400. . Although he scored just the Patriots' cause before Franklin led 16-14 after two points, Bradley was a fouling out with less than a the first quarter thanks to force inside, registering minute to play. six interior points by Bar- three gym-shaking blocks Bradley's most impact­ ham and a pair of 'threes' at a fast pace," Corat- "It hurts," Coratti said. while altering several oth­ ful block occurred with from Smith. BLAZERS ti said. "There were may­ "She's a senior leader, a er shots. 1:15 left and the Eagles Thurston stormed back Continued from page B1 be two or three posses- captain. She's started for . Jones tallied 10 points nursing a 50-49 lead. with a 17-point second sions'when we were down two years. She's our best — six the direct result of Franklin's David Kramer quarter to take a 31-26 seven that I'd like to take defensive player. offensive rebounds—to attacked the basket strong, half time lead. Croon was obviously an even game. back, but I'm happy with "There are a lot of plays go along with six rebounds but Bradley elevated high the catalyst, scoring nine You can't spot a team that our kids'effort." looking back that we're and three steals. to deny the potential lead- points and grabbing five good 14 points:" The Blazers went vir­ going to kick ourselves... "I like to rebound," said changing shot. boards in the quarter. Junior point-guard Andie tually the whole state but overall, I'm extreme­ Jones, wh*o is also a slick Thurston's final four The Patriots clawed back Anastos had 12 points, nine tourney without 5-f oot- ly proud of our seniors. ball-handler. "When the points—two each by Bow- to within 4441 after three rebounds and eight assists 10 starting senior center And I'm extremely proud" shot goes up, I'm going to en and Jones—came from quarters, setting the stage in the loss. Junior guard Morgan Chops, who tore of our kids for playing crash the boards, regard­ the free-throw line. for the dramatic final Sara Even and senior her ACL and sprained her until the last minute.". -' less of whether someone After Bowen split a pair eight minutes. guard Briana Combs add­ MCL in-the district tour­ is trying to box me out. I'm of free throws with 8.5 ed 11 points apiece. ney opener against Livo­ bemonsOhometownlife.com going to get the ball." seconds to play, giving ewrightOhometownlife.com "We wanted to play nia Churchill (on Feb. 27). • (313)222-5851 "J'Sean is a physical kid Thurston a 54-51 advan­ (734)578-2767

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. DOUGLAS BARGERSTOCK | PHOTO There may never be Westland John-Glenn junior Travis Mann (left) took fourth- another combination placers place in the 152-pound class at the MHSAA Division 1 in the Livonia Franklin Individual Wrestling finals Saturday at the Palace. wrestling mats like the Martinez brothers. By Brad Emons pounds - plus, he won having a good time while Gabe, a 119-pound Observer Staff Writer almost every match at working hard. senior, capped his stel­ 160. He is that kid that is "He is one of those guys lar career with a third- Junior Travis Mann's always ready for a battle that would do exactly place finish in the fourth-place finish paced when he puts his foot on what the coaches asked MHSAA Division 1 Indi­ Westland John Glenn's the line." him to do - study film, vidual Wrestling Finals strong showing in last Gillies, also a junior, fin­ stay after practice, go up .held last weekend at the weekend's MHSAA DM- ished the year at 49-7 and a weight. Anthony didn't Palace of Auburn Hills. sion 1 Individual Wres­ is now a two-time state care as long as he got to Meanwhile, younger tling Finals held at the medalist. compete." brother Danny, a junior, - ' . DOUGLAS BARGERSTOCK | PHOTO Palace of Auburn Hills. "Kyle has been our Croft posted a 48-14 took fifth at 112. Livonia Franklin's Gabe Martinez (left) took third place at Mann, a 152-pounder • most consistent perform­ record as a senior. His The two combined for 119 pounds in the MHSAA Division 11ndividual Wrestling who finished 43-7 on the er over the last three uncle, Glenn assistant an overall record of 116- finals Saturday at the Palace with a 6-2 win over Brigh­ year, fell to eventual state years," Polk said. "He coach Eric Schambers, 8 with identical 58-4 ton's Jordan Amine. champion Aaron Calderon is approaching his 150th was a two-time state med­ marks this season. of Brighton in a second- win with one year to go. alist for the Rockets. Gabe Martinez' only fifth. so to get to the blood - round, 9-7, in overtime. He is also a great student "Danny was around as loss came during the "Danny is one of the round of 'states' this Other state placers for in the classroom with a . a kid back then watching semifinals against even­ more skilled wres­ year was a big improve­ John Glenn included Kyle 3.5-plus G.P.A. Kyle is the our meets," Polk said. "He tual state champion Jus-. tlers we have ever had ment. He does a lot in • Gillies (103), fifth; Antho­ type of kid that makes the was in weight class that tin Oliver of Davison (on at Franklin," Chiola the off-season, so I'm ny Long (152) and Danny room better for everyone was very equal and sev­ a 14-4 major decision). said. "I thought he had sure he will be on a mis­ Croft (171), eighth. • in several ways. He has ' eral kids beat up on each "Gabe has wrestled a legitimate shot to be sion to finish the job Mann had defeated dedicated a lot of time to • other all season. In the so well for us all year," champion, but he fell next year." Calderon in last month's wrestle and we look for­ end all his hard work paid Franklin coach Dave short. There were about Steele posted'a record Kensington Lakes Activi­ ward to his senior year." off when he was standing Chiola said. "He really four or five kids in the of 49-11 overall. ties Association finals. Long, meanwhile, rode on the podium. peaked at the right time. mix that could have won "He had two heart­ "I'm sure that match Mann's coattails en route "We were all very proud He wrestled most of it, but he still has next breaking losses," Chi- ' will motivate Travis for to a fine 34-19 season. of him - and all our guys. the year at 125 and was year. He really showed a ola said. "He has real­ his senior year and his "Anthony was one of He is also a great student bumped up to 130 quite . lot of improvement over ly improved since last dream of being a state • our hardest workers this and I'm sure will amount a bit, but he always the season." year and had some big champion," Glenn coach season," Polk said. "I'm to something great in wanted to see good com­ Chiola is looking for­ wins for us up'a weight Bill Polk said. "He was very happy that he fin­ life. I am glad that Antho­ petition. ward to Danny Marti­ all year. He came in pre­ definitely the toughest ished his career with All- ny and Danny will go up "He's just a super nice nez's return next sea­ pared and wrestled well kid in our room mentally State Honors - no one on our All-State Wall of kid off the mat! Oth-! son. ' ' - he just lost two over­ and physically. deserved it more. He Fame 11118-season." er coaches and compet­ "He is a lot like Gabe time matches to two sol­ "We bumped him up to . was a great kid to have itors can't even believe in the fact that he id kids. Hopefully this 160 half the season when in practice always mak­ bemonsOhometownlife.com . how nice he is some­ is super nice and an will motivate him for he was giving away 10 ing everyone laugh and (313)222-6851 times - but that's just extremely hard work­ next-year." his personality. He has er," Chiola said. "Both of Franklin's other state had quite a career." them excel in the class­ qualifer, 145-pounder Chiola indicated Gabe room, which is great Ryan Derry (145), grad­ PREP WRESTLING RESULTS Martinez had extra also. Danny has been so uates after going 28-6. MHSAA DIVISION 1 Brickley (Grand Ledge), 12-6; dec jor dec over Davon Jackson (Bay motivation coming into solid all year, I'm real­ "Derry just fell into an INDIVIDUAL WRESTLING by Doug Zundel (Roseville), 8-5; City Central), 9-1; dec Nick Van- . this season. ly glad he could end his old story that I've seen AREA FINALIST RESULTS dec'Alex Buarteng (Battle Creek demeer (Clarkston), 7-¾ won by "He didn't place last season with a state med­ before," Chiola said. . DIVISION'1 Lakeview), 11-4; dec Jacob Gorial major dec over Travis Vanderveen al." Dimftrus Rerrfroe, Wayne, (Hartland), 4-3; dec by Shayne (Portage Central), 15-5; dec by year and I know it really "He wrestles a certain 215 pounds (runner-up): deti- Wireman (Holt), 5-2; dec Brickley, Dakota Juarez (Grand Haven), bothered him all year," The Patriots'Jordan way all year to get here, sioned Zack VanOverbeke (New 4-3. Final record: 58-4. 5-2. Final record: 43-7. the Franklin coach said. Atienza (140) and Allen and then feels he has Baltimore Anchor Bay), 6-3; dec Gabe Martinez, Franklin, 119, Anthony Long, John Glenn, "Every practice was Steele (160) both return to change everything Brandon Kolka (Saginaw Heri­ • (third): won by major dec over 152 (eighth): dec Davon Jackson done just as hard as the completely because tage), 7-¾ dec Serge Andreou . Cameron Wilkie (Clarkston), 12-0; (Bay City Central), 12-6; dec next season after going (Rochester Stoney &eek), 9-5; dec Zach Henderson (Hudson- by Travis Vanderveen (Portage one before - he nev­ 1-2 each at the Palace. it's the state tourna­ lost to Prescott Line (Oxford), 5-1. ville), 3-1 (overtime); lost by major Central), 9-6;"dec Carson Whaley er took an easy day. I'm Atienza finished with a# ment. He did not show Final record: 49-3. dec over Justin Oliver (Davison), (Grand Blanc), 4-3; lost by major glad it all paid off for 53-7 mark. what kind of wrestler he Jake Range, Livonia Steven­ 14-4; dec Jordan Markey (Ypsi- dec to Dakota Juarez (Grand him." "Jordan had a very was this weekend. He son, 215 (sixth place): lost by lanti Lincoln), 6-4; dec Jordan Haven), 14-1; dec by Nick Vande- had a good year for us technical fall to Prescott Line (Ox­ Amine (Brighton), 6-2. Final ; meer (Clarkston), 9-2. Final record: After losing an 8-5 sec­ tough weight, but I ford), 18-3; won by injury default record:58-4. ,,..•,!,.„'• v, 34-19. Final record: 34-19. ond-round decision to, thought he wrestled , though." over Joel Wenk (Caledonia); won . Jesse O'Neal, John Glenn, .., Allen Steele, Franklin, 160: ' Doug Zundel of Rose-^ very well," Chiola said. 130: pinned by DominickTrevino dec Derick Waters (Sterling " "" by major dec over Brandon Kolka ville, Danny Martinez bemonsOhometownlife.com (Saginaw Heritage), 14-2; dec (Holt), 2:53; lost by major dec Heights), 5-0; dec by Shone Pow­ "He didn't even make it Garrett Kelly (Grand Haven), 10-3; to Christian Lauderback (Walled ell (Birmingham Brother Rice), 6-4 battled back to place out of districts last year, (313)222-6851 lost by major dec to Bryan Smith Lake Northern), 12-4. Final (OT); dec by Nick Mason (CQ, 3-1 (Temperance Bedford), 12-4; lost record: 27-22. (OT). Final record: 49-11. to Benjamin Dominguez (South- Jordan Atienza, Franklin, 140: Danny Croft, John Glenn, gate), 5-3. Final record: 44-12. dec by Rocco Borg (Oxford), 5-1; . 171 (eighth): dec Andy White Manny Haddad, Livonia won by tech. fall over AJ. Presley (Brighton), 8-5; dec by Chris he ended up dropping Range takes 6th Churchill, 285: pinned by Miquel (Holt), 16-1; pinned by Dean Cah/ano (Clarkston), 8-6; pinned RENFROE me and that motivat­ Correa (Holland West Ottawa), Vettese (Rochester), 2:06. Final Thomas Broughton (Eastpointe Continued from page B1 ed me to come out even. Livonia Stevenson's 4:41; pinned by Lamonte Baker record: 53-7. - East Detroit), 3:30; pinned by more. He was one grade Jake Range may have (Macomb L'Anse Creuse North), Allen Parker, Wayne, 140: Knute Hoffman (Midrford), 2:5¾ 2:34. Final record: 25-16. pinned by Dean Vettese (Roch­ dec by Cody DeVoe (Rochester), older and he transferred been one of the busiest Kjrlie Gillies, Westland John ester), 4:24; dec by Ryan Law 7-4. Final record: 48-14. at my'pace because he to Romulus my sopho­ in the Division 1 state Glenn, 103 (f rfth): won by (Birmingham Seaholmj, 11-8. DIVISION 4 was tired at the time. more year." finals as the senior had . major dec over Dan Curtis (Ox­ Final record: 36-14. Zachary Francis, Lutheran He wasn't as well condi­ Renfroe's future a total of six matches ford), 14-4; dec by Lincoln Olson ' Ryan Deny, Franklin, 145: High Westland, 125: dec by (Davison), 11-7; p. Brandon Harris pinned by Curtiss Brownell Josh Wendling (New Lothrop), tioned and I could have remains bright. en-route to a sixth-place (Plymouth), 2:0¾ dec Connor Mc- (Grand Ledge), 1:54; dec by 7-5; dec Cole Mench (Lawton), used that to be more "I think I'll probably finish in the 215-pound Dill (Utica Eisenhower), 3-¾ lost Zach Marsh (Canton), 9-7. Final 9-4 (01); dec by Zach Mack (Mio), effective. continue wrestling, may­ class. by major dec of Trevor Zdebski record: 28-6. 6-4. final record: 44-4. "I slipped under him be Michigan State," he Range, who finished (Novi Detroit Catholic Central), ' Travis Mann, John Glenn, 152 Caleb Rlchter, Lutheran West- and he slipped behind said. "I don't know yet 44-12 on the-year, lost 9-1; dec Justin Kim (Rochester), (fourth): won by major dec over land, 125: pinned by Matt Mata 7-4. Final record: 49-7. • Carson Whaley (Grand Blanc), (Marlette), 0:10; lost by tech. fall me and got a couple of because everything is a his opener on a techni­ Danny Martinez, Livonia 14-5; dec by Aaron Calderon to Richard Bentley (St Ignace), points." process. I could also play cal fall to eventual state Franklin, 112 (fifth): dec Jay Jay (Brighton), 9-7 (OT); won by ma­ 16-1. Final record: 28-19. Renfroe, however, has football, but more than champion Prescott Line come a long ways since likely I'll wrestle in col­ of Oxford before reeling his freshman days at lege." off three straight wins Wayne. And the sport of wres­ including a walkover you just try and make uary and they play real "I never planned on tling has given him . over Joel Wenk (Cale­ CHARGERS sure they're just ready tight. I didn't think we'd wrestling," he said. "I structure and discipline. donia) followed by a 14- 2 major decision over Continued from page B1 for the next game. And get four." played football, so my "It's hard work, dedi­ Churchill was just too Carney finished with coaches got me to come cation and whatever you Brandon Kolka (Saginaw good for the emotion­ a.total of 36 saves, while out. My friend Mike Wal­ put into it, that's would Heritage) and 10-3 deci­ even though you're gener­ al victory we had. We Churchill's Alex Estes lace got me out. There you come out with," Ren­ sion over Garret Kelly ating offense... you still just physically spent it stopped ll-of-12 shots, was a little friendly bet froe said. "Coach (Steve) (Grand Haven). . have to make sure you all beating CC and didn't including a couple of key. that if he'd dropped me, Vasilof f and I have been Range then fell 124 to clean things up defensive­ have enough time to stops in the final period. I'd have to come out and through a lot. I really third-place finisher Bry­ ly. One bad break... and recover." "That's tough because wrestle. He was only appreciate all what he an Smith of Bedfprd and we're down 1-0." "And then Churchill you're standing down 130 pounds and I was put in. We have a good 5-3 to Southgate's Ben Churchill finally is greatly conditioned. there and nothing's going 170 pounds ... so I didn't relationship and I'd like Dominguez in the fifth- cracked the hot Novi goal- They're well coached. on," Mazzoni said. "Then think he'd drop me, but to thank him a lot." place final. tender Patrick Carney at They skate hard, they all sudden they score on 2:11 of the second when shoot well. They've got opportunities and get • Andrew Puishes scored good talent, so it just gets some pretty good chances. the equalizer from Kevin tougher and tougher." You have to be mentally Louwers and Brad Milks. With Novi pulling Car­ tough and right now Alex The Chargers contin­ ney for the extra attack- . is playing well for us." Pereira goal lifts Ladywood icers ued to apply the pressure er, the Ben Proben put The win over the defend­ and scored at 8:10 when it away on a breakaway ing state champs puts the HannafrPereira's third- second period, Liggett's 11-1). • Michael Gambino tallied effort with 25 seconds Chargers in the same posi­ period goal proved to Haleigh Bolton scored LADYWOOD 5, NORTH- remaining. tion they were last year VILLE 2: Hannah Pereira the firstof his two goals be the difference Mon­ from Bella Canzano to notched a natural hat trick • on a lengthy pin-point Churchill was able to when the lost a four-over­ day as Livonia Ladywood even the count at 1-1. * and Rana Freij added two tape-to-tape pass from solve the Wildcats from time heartbreaker in the opened the Division 1 And with 6:37 remain­ goals as Livonia Ladywood sophomore defenseman clogging the middle of the quarterfinals against state girls hockey play­ ing in the same period, (9-12) posted a non-league Orchard Lake St. Mary. win Saturday over the Mus­ Evan Gibboney. ice. offs with a 3-2 win over Abby Pelon scored from tangs (6-17) at Edgar Arena. Gambino struck again "We thought two "We knew it would Grosse Pointe Woods Freij to put the Blazers The Blazers led 2-1 after one just 2:03 later to give the things," Mazzoni said. be a battle," Mazzoni University-Liggett in a back up 2-1. period as Freij scored twice Chargers a two-goal cush­ "One was to get in and said. "They (Novi) went game played at Edgar Aria Ganz-Waple coun­ with Abby Pelon and Brit­ ion on a rebound tap- get out quick enough, and through it last year. They Arena. tered for the Knights tany Galvin each adding an assist, while Marisha Hackett in with Ben Proben and quicker before they can graduated some guys, The Blazers, who with 5:43 remaining countered for Northville. Milks assisting. set up. The other thing but brought some nice improved to 10-13 over­ ' in the third period off In the second period, Brit­ "I think today they that we feel is that when guys in, and the returning all, will face off against assists from Haley Smith tany Pereira scored all three (Churchill) had great ' we can get three guys guys were able to share Grosse Pointe North arid Bolton to make it 2-2. Ladywood goals with assists going through the neutral the experience... so, it's going to Matherly and Julia speed and had a lot of in the state semifinals But just eight seconds Fradette. shots," Novi coach Todd zone with speed, that we'd one game in the process beginning at 7:45 p.m. later, Pereira notched the Emily Bush scored from Krygier said. "We played be pretty tough to beat. and we'll wake up tomor­ Wednesday at Edgar. game-winner from Lane Chloe Page for the Mus­ very poorly in our zone. At times we were able to row find out who the next Ladywood took 1-0 , Kolpacke. tangs, who were outshot I just think we came out do it today, at times we team will be." after one period on Rana Ladywood netmind- 28-21. weren't. Ladywood goalie Sarah. after an emotional win Freij's unassisted goal er Sarah Koch made 18 •.. Koch made 15 saves; while and just didn't recover. "That kid (Carney) has bemonsOhometowlife.com with 9:04 left. saves, while Jenna Ple- Northville's Kali Maisano had "As much as a coach, been in fire since mid-Jan­ (313)222-6851 Just 33 seconds into the va had 24 for Liggett (10- 23 stops. S4 Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, March 8, 2012 RELIGION online at hometownlife.com

Young adult retreat set in Livonia Church youths collect toys for mission Bishop Anthony Michaels will be the guest speaker at a young The youth group at Kenwood Koch will talk about mission trips adult retreat,' "Following in the Church of Christ in Livonia is col­ and what it takes to prepare for one Footsteps of Christ," March 30- lecting new fast food toys and sim­ during the church's youth group April 1 at St. Mary Orthodox ple toys such as Matchbox cars and meeting at 6 p.m. Sunday, March 11. . Church, 18100 Merriman, Livo­ jump ropes through Sunday, March During the gathering, youth group nia: 11. members also will write cards and The event is aimed at ages 18- They'll pack a suitcase full of notes to include with the toy dona­ 40 and is sponsored by the Dio­ toys for Landen Koch, the church's tion. cese of Toledo Fellowship of St. youth intern minister, who's headed Interested in donating toys to the John the Divine. for Honduras on a mission trip this group? Call the church at (248) 476- Michaels, an Iron Mountain month. He'll give the donations to 8222. The church is located at 20200 native, earned a bachelor of arts Living Hope Ministries in Honduras. Merriman. degree in literature, science and the arts from the University of , Michigan and a master of divinity degree from St. Vladimir's Ortho­ dox Theological Seminary in New RELIGION CALENDAR York. He founded the Christian singing group, Kerygma, and was Send items for the religion Location: Oak Lanes, 1230 Details: Detroit Lutheran consecrated a bishop in 2011. calendar to Sharon Dargay at Middlebelt, between Joy and Singers; tickets are $10 gener­ To register for the retreat, call [email protected]. Ann Arbor Trail, Livonia al admission, $7 for students (734)422-0010.. * Michaels Photos must be in jpg format Details: Fundraiser for and seniors, children under attached to the e-mail. " Mt. Hope Congregational 12 are free. Tickets available Church's youth group mission online or at the door this summer to Pittsburgh, Pa. Contact www.DetroitLu- March The trip costs $223 per partici­ theranSingers.com; DLSing- pant, in addition to transpor­ [email protected] BETHANY tation costs. The fundraiser View Online will include three games of DISCUSSION Time/Date: 8 p.m.-midnight, www.hometownlife.com bowling, shoes, pizza and Time/Date: 7 p.m., March 21 Saturday, March 31 pop, along with a raffle ticket Location: Temple Beth El, •tftllL &f Location: Don Hubert VFW ' entry. Cost is $20 for bowlers, 7400 Telegraph, Bloomfield Hall, 27345 Schoolcraft, east 11 and older; $15 for children Hills of Inkster Road, Redford 1-800-579-7355 • fax 313-496-4968 • [email protected] under 10. Bumper bowling Details: "Can-Do Detroit: Details: Bethany Together will be available. 50/50 raffle Deadlines: Friday 4:15 p.m. for Sunday • Wednesday 9:45 a.m. for.Thursday Shaping an Innovative Future Dance. 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By Sharon Dargay O&E Staff Writer 'ROMEO AND JULIET' James Hartman labored over every word in the What: Shakespeare's rendition of Romeo and tragedy about star- Juliet he's directing this crossed lovers month at Schoolcraft Col­ When: 6:30 p.m. March lege. 23-24 and 30-31, dinner "The two years I • theater performance; worked on the script, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, sometimes I would sit for April 13-14, performance eight or nine hours and only I'd end up with a para- . Where: Schoolcraft Col­ graph," said Hartman, lege, 18600 Haggerty, who edited Shakespeare's Livonia original play. "I thought if I had that much diffi­ Details: Drama and culty understanding what theater professor James this is saying, can you Hartman edited the imagine an audience that script actors have memo­ sees it? rized for this production, "People who go to with the goal of making Shakespeare proba­ the play more under­ bly miss a lot. I'm hop­ standable PHOTOS BY JOHN STORMZAND | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ing with my editing work Tickets: $24 for dinner Jared Withrow of Livonia and Katherine Schooler of New Hudson rehearse a scene as Romeo and Juliet.. they don't miss too much. theater and $12 for per­ At least they'll get the formance only. Order by speare because of the lan­ help the audience under­ bulk of what the lines phone at (734) 462-4596 guage. The language has stand who the actors are mean." or stop by the campus changed in 400 years and talking about. He trims Romeo and Juliet is bookstore, 8:30 a.m.-7 someone had to address lines to keep the plays at Hartman's 60th stage pro­ p.m. Monday-Thursday, the issue of language. I a manageable length. duction — his seventh 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday took it upon myself to be "Shakespeare will say Shakespeare play — at to buy in person. The that person." something and give four Schoolcraft, where he has bookstore is closed for or five examples. I'll taught drama and theater walk-in business this Making changes leave some examples out. for 25 years. Hartman, week during spring Each revision takes Or in Romeo and Juliet, whose Phd is in Shake­ break, but will reopen about two years to com­ he has several charac­ spearean acting, taught Monday, March 12. plete. Hartman primarily ters essentially retell the at the University of Cin­ works on revisions from whole story," he s.aid. "As cinnati and Indiana Uni­ May-August when he's I started staging the play versity before develop­ not teaching. He scruti­ I started making chang- ing the theater and dra­ nizes each word for clar­ es.J edited my own edit­ ma curriculum at School- ity, substituting more ing. On that one lin es Benjamin Gresko of Howell (left) as Mercutio, crosses craft. modern expressions for the prince were cut, swords with Nathan Shaw of Livonia, who plays Tybalt in He edited each of the when necessary, chang­ the upcoming production of "Romeo and Juliet" at School­ seven Shakespeare plays ing syntax occasional­ Please see SIMPLIFIED, B6 craft College. ' .that he has produced at ly and cutting redundant the college. lines to shorten the story. "Each time I get a "Shakespeare used a new one edited, I try lot of words we don't to stage it to test it," have the true mean­ said Hartman, whose _.-•... ing for and I don't want •". _ hometownlife.com first five edited Shake- .• to miss those. He made [ li speare works were pub­ up words and there are OBSERVER & ECCENTRIC lished as the book, An Shakespearean terms we MJH Actor's Edition of Shake­ James R. Hartman, profes­ don't use today," Hart­ TJOMETOWN speare Revisited, pub­ sor of theater and drama at man said, pointing out llWEEKLIEA GANNETT COMPANY S lished in 2007. "I don't Schoolcraft College, looks the words, "hurly bur­ a.. think there's any play­ over his edited script of ly" from MacBeth. "Who wright around who han­ "Romeo and Juliet" while knows what hurly bur- " dles the language as directing a rehearsal. ly means? We don't use beautifully as Shake­ that word. It means com­ speare, who writes plots motion. 2€12 and characters as clever­ lem is that many people He also substitutes ly as he does. The prob- are turned off by Shake­ nouns for pronouns to Livonia Symphony concert rescheduled fry A power oiittage last weekend at Clar- Concierto de Aranguez. enceville High School's auditorium Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for forced Livonia Symphony Orchestra to seniors and $5 for students. Children's Spring postpone its "Strings of My Heart" con­ All tickets that were purchased for the cert. March 3 concert will be honored. Tick­ The new concert date is Saturday, et-holders who are unable to attend the March 31 at the high school, 20155 Mid- March 31 event may attend the sympho­ dlebelt, Livonia. The program will start ny's concert on April 28. FILM FESTIVAL at 4 p.m. and will feature the U.S. debut Questions? Call the symphony's Music of David Sutton's composition, New Hotline at (734) 4214111 or visit the Shown at the Great MJR Digital Cinema American Overture. Guitarist Steven LSO website at www.livoniasymphony. Dearing^lso will perform Rodrigo's org. Westland Grand Digital Cinema 16 6800 N. Wayne Rd. 734.298.2657 Visit Larry, Curly and Moe at the historre|| mmmtmsMf,

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GET OUT! Art DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS Time/Dates: 2 p.m. Sundays Location: 5200 Woodward, Detroit Details: Target Family Sundays, storytelling, performances, free with admission Exhibits: Detroit Revealed: Photo7 graphs 2000-2010, an exhibit of 50' photos through April 8; Gift of a Lifetime: The James Pearson Duffy Col­ lection of drawings, paintings, prints, sculptures and photographs through ' March 18" Contact: (313) 833-7900, www.dia.org NORTHVILLE ART HOUSE Time/Date: Through March 23 Location: 215 W. Cady, Northville The Kenya Safari Acrobats will perform gravity-defying moves March 30 at the Details: Call for entries for the 4th Village Theater at Cherry Hill in Canton. Annual West of Center All-Media Show. Applications with jpgs on CDs Contact: (248) 542-9900, www.com- must be hand-delivered or shipped to • edycastle.com Museums the Northville Art House to arrive by March 23. Applications are available .Dance CHARLES H. WRIGHT on the Art House website at www. Time/Date: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday- « northvillearts.org. The show will open Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday CONTRA DANCE June 1 Location: 315 E. Warren Road, JOHN STORMZAND.I STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER 'Time/Date: Beginner instruction at Detroit Current exhibit: Anarchy of.the Line; 12:30 p.m.; dance starts at 1 p.m., Livonia residents Aaron Ruettinger (right) as Friar Lau­ Drawing Comes of Age features works Details; Regular museum admission is rence and Jared Withrow as Romeo, rehearse a scene from Sunday, March 4 by 14 artists, through March 24. Location: American Legion Hall,' $8 for adults, 13-61; and $5 for youth, "Romeo and Juliet." Ruettinger shaved his head for the Contact: (248) 344-0497 or e-mail to 3-12, and seniors, 62 and over. Mem­ part. 31775 Grand River Ave., Farmington [email protected] Details: Farmington Contra Dance; bers and children 2 and under are admitted free. "Moving to His Own UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN cost is $10, $5 for students, with all Beat" celebrates the life and music Time/Date: 10a.m.to 5p.m.Tuesday proceeds benefitting a charity thought I'd keep it Eliza­ of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, who fused through Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sun­ Contact: American Legion at (248) SIMPLIFIED bethan." . traditional African high life music with day, through May 20 478-9174 Continued from page B5 Actor Aaron Ruettinger classical jazz and funk, a unique sound Location: University of Michigan Mu­ of Livonia, who plays Fri­ DANCE EXTRAVAGANZA he called "Afrobeat" The exhibit runs seum of Art, 525 S. State, Ann" Arbor ar Laurence, also stayed Time/Date: 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March through April 1 Details: "Fluxus and the Essential 10; doors open at 4 p.m. Balthasar's speech was true to the period setting Contact: (313) 494-5800 Questions of Life," includes more than Location: William Weber Performing cut. by shaving his head for PLYMOUTH l 100 works by major artists, such as Arts Center at Thurston High School, "I want people to listen the role. HISTORICAL-MUSEUM Yoko Ono, Nam June Paik and George 26255 Schoolcraft, Redford and follow the story and "It was ultimately my Time/Date: 1-4 p.m. Wednesday and Maciunas; admission is free Details: Polish National Alliance Cen­ enjoy the language. My choice. Professor Hart- Friday-Sunday; current exhibit runs Contact: (734) 764-0395 tennial Dancers' 32nd Annual Dance joy comes from watch­ man brought up the idea Extravaganza; tickets are $10 through June 17 '. ' ing audiences come to see to me. I ended up sleep­ Contact: www.pnacentennialdancers. Location: 155 S. Main, Plymouth Shakespeare and seeing ing on it and thought Comedy org or like the group on Facebook at Details: "Ration Stamps & Bombers, them leave understand­ a lot about it," said PNA Centennial Dancers WWII at Home" is the current exhibit. ing it and enjoying it." . Ruettinger, a Schoolcraft COMEDY JAM MOON DUSTERS Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for student who plans to Time/Date: 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. students, 6-17 Elizabethan grow his hair back after Saturday, March 24 Time/Date: 8:30-11:30 p.m. every Saturday; dance lessons 7-8 p.m. Contact: (734) 455-8940 the production. "I decid­ Location: Michigan Firehouse Mu­ costumes, set Location: Livonia Civic Center, 15218 ed I need to get used to seum, 110 W. Cross, Ypsilanti U-M KELSEY MUSEUM OF AR­ Farmington Road, Livonia He likes simple sets strong choices now." Details: Fifth annual jam features CHAEOLOGY 1 Details: Singles and couples dance to that don't overpow Katherine Schooler of Rex Havens in his one-man comedy, Time/Date: The museum is open 9 er the actors, but plans New Hudson, a School- "Bidding You A fond I Do" and ben­ music of the '30s, '40s and '50s; free a.m.- 4 p.m., Tuesday- Friday, and 1-4 to enhance the stag- . . 'craft student who plays efits the'museum. Tickets are $25 for refreshments. Dance lessons cost $6; p.m., Saturday and Sunday dance and lessons are $11; dance only _ ing in Romeo and Juliet Juliet, credits Hart- general seating and $35 for premium Location: 434 S. State, Ann Arbor is $7 for guests, $6.50 for associates' with colored lighting. man for helping the cast • seating • Details: Part II of the Kelsey Museum and $6 for Moon Dusters members It's designed to help the understand Shakespear­ Contact: (734) 547-0663 of Archaeology's special exhibition audience focus on specif­ ean acting. Contact: Joe Castrodale, club presi­ - "Karanis Revealed: Discovering the GO COMEDY! " dent, (248) 968-5197 • ic characters during the "The real challenge Time/Date: Various show times Past and Present of a Michigan Exca­ play. After he finished vation in Egypt" -will run through with Shakespeare is you Wednesdays through Sundays revising Romeo and have to know what you're Film Sunday, May 6. This special exhibi- • Juliet last June, Hartman saying and once you Location: 261 E. Nine Mile, Ferndale - tion explores the story of the site's toyed with the idea of . know what you're say­ Details: Improv most nights. Open PENN THEATRE excavation, which was initiated by the giving the play a contem- • ing, it's just like anything mic/jam session show for improvisers is Time/Date: 7 p.m., Friday, March 9 University of Michigan in the 1920s porary spin on the stage, else," she said. "Hartman 10 p.m. Wednesdays . and Thursday, March 15; 4:30 p.m. and 1930s. and 7.p.m.Saturday, March 10; and.... by setting it in 2012. ... has a wonderful grasp of Contact: (248) 327-0575; gocomedy.;.,; Special event: Ancient Egypt Family et 4:15 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, lyjarch * "But then I thought, Shakespeare. He's done a f1 to ;m * Stn-up.i li'.V '.rib i. H Day runs 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 11 "'". am I getting too close wonderful job of impart­ JD'S HOUSE with hands-on activities such as hiero­ to West Side Story? So, I Location: 760 Penniman Ave., Plym­ glyphic writing, mummy wrapping ing that to the cast." OF COMEDY outh (with a doll filled with' candy organs), Time/Date: Various show times Details: "The Adventures of TinTin," crown making, jewelry crafting; and Wednesday-Saturday evenings *3 flower wreaths, like the one found on Location: 25333 W. 12 Mile, inside King Tut. .' '. Coming up: "Extremely Loud & In­ t Star Theatre complex, Southf ield credibly Close," 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Contact: www.lsa.umich.edu/kelsey; Details: Stand-up shows, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, March 16-17,4:15 (734)764-9304 Thursday and 8 p.m., 10:30 p.m. Fri­ p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, March 18 and day-Saturday; Apollo amateur night, 8 7 p.m. March 22; "The Iron Lady," 7 Music p.m. Wednesday p.m. and 9:10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Contact: (248) 348-2420 or www. March 23-24,4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. THE ARK ticketmaster.com Sunday, March 25 and 7 p.m. Thurs­ Time/Date: Teitur, March 8; Caravan JOEY'S COMEDY day, March 29 of Thieves, March 9; Hoots and Hell- CLUB OF LIVONIA Contact: (734) 453-0870; www.penn- mouth & Small Houses, March 10; Bill Harley, March 11; The Tartan Terrors, Time/Date: 8 p.m. Mondays, open theatre.com March 13; The Jeremy Kittel Band, Mic; 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Local Legends; 8 REDFORD THEATRE March 15; Sunny War, March 16; vlsht- p.m. shows Wednesdays, Thursdays; 8 Time/Date: 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. March en, March 17; David Wilcox, March 18; p.m. & 10:30 p.m.. Fridays, Saturdays 10 • Peppino d'Agostino, March 20; Terri Location: 36071 Plymouth Road, Location: 17360 Lahser, just north of Clark & Jefferson Ross, March 21; The Livonia , •' • Grand River Ave., in Detroit Steel Wheels, March 22; The Ragbirds, Details: John DeBoer, through March Details: "Three Stooges Festival" March 23; Uncle Bonsai, March 24; 10; Tracy Smith, March 14-17; Horace tickets $5. Includes "They Stooge to Gemini, March 25; Blackthorn, March HB Smith, March 21-24; Dave Landau, Conga," "Phony Express," "Punch • 25; Rosie Thomas & Bhi Bhiman, March 28-31 Drunks," "Dizzy Doctors," "A Gem of March 26; Take a Chance Tuesday with ' Contact: (734) 261-0555, www.kicker- . a Jam" and "Idiots Deluxe" Blame Sally, March 27; Sierra Maestra, scomplex.com - • Coming up: "The Quiet Man," 8 March 28; Brian Vander Ark, March p.m. March 16 and 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. 29; The David Wax Museum, March MARK RIDLEY'S 30; Justin Roberts & the Not Ready for March 17, tickets $4; Shirley Temple's COMEDY CASTLE Naptime Players, March 31; Elephant Time/Date: Dave Attell, March 8-10; "The Little Colonel," and "The Poor Revival, March 31 Little Rich Girl," 8 p.m. March 30 and Michael Malone, March 15-17; Tom Joey Kulling of Livonia, as Benvolio (right) approaches a 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. March 31, tickets, $5 Location: 316 South Main, Ann Arbor Papa, March 22-24; Gary Valentine, wounded Mercutio, played by Benjamin Gresko of Howell. 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Peppermint Paddy Martini Emerald Mint Milkshake Prep Time: 5 minutes • • Prep Time: 5 minutes Luck o' the Irish Cake Pops Makes 4 servings Makes 3 servings 8 ounces Irish cream liqueur 1 pint (2 cups) vanilla ice cream 2 ounces creme de cacao liqueur , . 1 cup milk " ' 2 ounces vanilla vodka ' % teaspoon McCormick pure peppermint extract Luck o' the Irish Cake Pops 1 2 ounces heavy cream % teaspoon McCormick green food color Prep Time: 45 minutes 14 teaspoon pure peppermint extract Whipped cream and green sprinkles (optional) Cook Time: 35 minutes Peppermint Whipped Cream, recipe follows (optional) 1. Place ice cream, milk, peppermint Refrigerate: 2 hours ' 1. Fill cocktail shaker % full with ice. Add extract and green food color in blender; Makes 4 dozen cake pops first 5 ingredients; shake until well mixed and cover. Blend on high speed until smooth. chilled. Strain into martini glasses. 2. Pour into glasses. Top with whipped 1 package (18¾ ounces) yellow cake mix 2. Top each with a dollop of Peppermint cream and sprinkles, if desired. Serve imme­ 2 teaspoons green food color Whipped Cream, if desired. diately. i cup marshmallow creme Peppermint Whipped Cream: Beat 1 cup Test kitchen tip: For easier measurement, A' ] 1 bag (14 ounces) white confectionery coating wafers heavy cream, A' cup confectioners' sugar and A teaspoon food color is equal to 20-25 drops. Lollipop sticks teaspoon pure peppermint extract in medium Nutrition information per serving: 247 calo­ Green sprinkles (optional) bowl with electric mixer on high speed until ries, fat 15g, carbohydrates 23g, cholesterol •'"•' V Prepare cake mix as directed on pack-" stiff peaks form. Makes about 2 cups. • 53mg, sodium 85mg, fiber Og, protein 5g. age;adding food color. Bake as directed on u Test kitchen tip: Wet outside rim of martini package for 13- by 9-inch baking pan. Cool glass with pure peppermint extract. Dip glass completely on wire rack. in coarse sugar to lightly coat. Green with Envy Cheesecake Bars . 2. Crumble cake into large bowl. Add marshmallow creme; mix until well blend­ ed. Shape into 1-inch balls. Refrigerate 2 Irish Cream Swirl Brownies- hours. Prep Time: 20 minutes 3. Melt coating wafers as directed on Cook Time: 35 minutes package. For each Cake Pop, dip \ inch of Makes 16 servings lollipop stick into melted coating. Insert • dipped end of lollipop stick halfway into 1 package (18-20 ounces) fudge brownie mix cake ball. Let stand until coating is set. Dip 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract each cake pop into melted coating. Shake '1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened gently to remove excess coating. Sprinkle % cup sugar or roll cake pops in green sprinkles, if 2 tables'poons flour ^.- desired. Place cake pops in Styrofoam l4 cup Irish cream liqueur blocks. Let stand until coating is set. 1 egg Test kitchen tips: Substitute % cup canned l4 teaspoon green food color ' vanilla frosting for the marshmallow 1. 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Prep Time: 20 minutes' Test kitchen tips: For easy clean-up, line pan Cook Time: 30 minutes with foil with ends of foil extending over sides Refrigerate: 4 hours of pan. Use foil handles to remove brownie Makes 24 servings from pan. Place on cutting board and cut into 1 % cups chocolate wafer cookie crumbs (about 30 cookies) squares. • IS cup butter, melted Creamy Irish Coffee Martini and Peppermint Paddy If desired, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract • 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened Martini may be used in place of the Irish cream 1 cup sugar . ' liqueur. Omit flour. 't cup sour cream Creamy Irish Coffee Martini . Nutrition information per serving: 292 calo­ 1 teaspoon pure peppermint extract Prep Time: 5 minutes ries, fat 16g, carbohydrates 34g, cholesterol . IS teaspoon green food color Makes 1 serving 53mg, sodium 179mg, fiber lg, protein 3g. 3 eggs f 2 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate, melted < 2 ounces Irish cream liqueur' 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix cookie . crumbs and butter. Press firmly onto bottom 2 ounces Irish whiskey v 2 ounces chilled brewed strong coffee • of foil-lined 9:inch square baking pan. Refrig­ % teaspoon pure vanilla extract erate until ready to use. Vanilla Whipped Cream (recipe follows) . 2. Beat cream'cheese and sugar in large Green sprinkles (optional) bowl with electric mixer on medium speed 1. Fill cocktail shaker half full with ice. until well blended. Add sour cream and pep­ Add first 4 ingredients; shake until well permint extract; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a mixed and chilled. Strain into martini time, beating on low speed after each addition glass. • just until blended. Pour % of the batter over 2. Top with a dollop of. Vanilla Whipped crust. Tint remaining batter green with food Cream and green sprinkles, if desired. color. Pour over batter in pan. Vanilla Whipped Cream: Beat 1 cup 3. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until center is ., heavy cream, A' cup confectioners' sugar almost set. Cool completely oh wire rack. and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract in 4. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Lift out medium bowl with electric mixer on high of pan onto cutting board. Cut into bars. Driz­ speed until stiff peaks form. Makes about zle bars with melted chocolate. Store leftover 2 cups. bars in refrigerator. Test kitchen tip: Wet outside rim of mar­ Nutrition information per serving: 215 calo­ tini glass with pure peppermint extract. Turn ranch dip a green hue for St Patrick's Day with 10-12 ries, fat 15g, carbohydrates 16g, cholesterol Dip glass in coarse sugar to lightly, coat. drops of food coloring. 69mg, sodium 184mg, fiber Og, protein 4g. B8 0 Observer & Eccentric | Thursday, March 8,2012 online at hometownlife.com Spring is almost here! hometownlife.com On the .first warm day it would OBSERVER & ECCENTRIC be fun to go outside and fly a mntTDcff TJOMETOWN kite; especially one that you llWEEKLIEA GANNETT COMPANY S have created yourself using your old newspapers. 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Plymouth businessman heads Court upholds Building Industry Association nixed Building Industry Associa­ president. Adorno Piccinini, Association of Home Builders tion of Southeastern Michigan Walbridge, Detroit, moves into (NAHB) in Washington, D.C. has announced its 2012 Exec­ the position of immediate past and Edsel Charles, chairman, parking utive Committee. BIA's presi­ president. MarketGraphics Research dent is Rich Kligman, Superb • Continuing in their posi­ Group in Franklin, Tenn. The By Robert Meisner Custom Homes, in Plymouth. tions are vice presidents James speakers addressed topics per­ • Guest Columnist He and the other Executive Clarke, Robertson Brothers, tinent to those involved in the Committee members took oath Co., Blpomfield Hills, Law­ residential and light construc­ Q: Does our association have of office as part of BIA's Eco­ rence Cohen, CohenHomes. tion industries.. to grant a parking request as a nomic Forecast Luncheon & com, LLC, Franklin and Wil­ The program also included reasonable accommodation under the Industry Awards Program liam Phillips, Windham Devel-- the annual Industry Leadership Fair Housing Act when the member on Feb. 15 at the Best West­ opment Inc., Bloomfield Hills. Awards presentation to Imme­ hasn't paid his condominium dues? ern Sterling Inn in Sterling Richard Komer, Wineman & diate Past President Adorno A: While that decision may Heights. Komer, Southf ield, continues Piccinini and the distinguished not be clear in Michigan, In addition to Kligman, the as special counsel and Michael awards honorees. according to a recent Executive Committee includes C. Stoskopf continues as BIA's Headquartered in West decision in New Jersey, Salvatore (Sam) Palazzolo, CEO. Bloomfield, Building Indus­ the member's parking Palazzolo Brothers Construc­ The Executive Committee is try Association of SE Michi­ accommodation request was tion Co., Sterling Heights, mov­ responsible for furtherihg the gan and Apartment Association not reasonable. In that case, ing into the position of first building industry's relation­ of Michigan are trade associa­ the association had revoked vice president; Paul Aragona, ship with municipal and coun- . Rich Kligman tions representing nearly 600 the disabled person's parking Aragona Properties, Clinton ty governments and provid­ BIA president builders, remodelers, multi- privileges because he was Township, as treasurer; Norm . ing representation in the state family property owners, devel­ substantially in arrears on Finkelstein, Norwood Homes, 'and national associations. Addi­ opers and suppliers to the sin­ his monthly assessments. LTD, Farmington Hills as sec­ tionally, the committee assists American dream of home own­ gle family and multi-family The state civil rights agency retary, Robert M. Tedesco of • in overseeing BIA's mission to ership a reality for Michigan residential construction indus­ found no Silverado Homes, Birmingham, provide education, information, families. try. BIA is affiliated with the probable as vice president; and Katie programs, networking, politi­ In addition to the swearing-in Michigan Association of Home cause to Hallett, TK Design & Architec­ cal action and all other activ­ ceremony, the guest speakers Builders in Lansing and the support his ture, Howell, in the newly ere-, ities that advance the build­ were David Crowe, Ph.D., chief National Association of Home claim and ated position of associate vice ing industry, while making the economist for the National Builders in Washington, D.C. the Appeal Court upheld the decision. The court HOMES SOLD/REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS-WAYNE Robert Meisner indicated that under fair These are the area residential real 2267 Arcadia Dr $95,000 36607 Gardner St . $169,000 9010Kinloch $70,000 housing law, estate closings recorded the week 212 Charterhouse Dr $127,000 NORTHVILLE 16875 Macarthur $48,000 housing providers may be 1412 Hampshire Dr $95,000 16560 Brooklane Blvd $500,000 25049 Puritan $33,000 of Nov. 21-25, 2011, at the Wayne liable for refusing to make a 457 Lenox Dr $389,000 , 17445 Cameron Dr • $315,000 9035 Tecumseh $37,000 County Register"of Deeds office. 42154TonquishCt $127,000 48871 Freestone Dr $415,000 WESTLAND • • reasonable accommodation Listed below are cities, addresses, LIVONIA PLYMOUTH 8702 Hugh St $38,000 in rules, policies, practices, and sales prices. 15956 Brentwood St $110,000 48118 Edinburgh Dr $363,000 37512 Lang Ct $100,000 or services when necessary 37849 Dardanella St $110,000 ' 42985 River Bend Dr $125,000 5818 N Berry St $40,000 to afford a person with a 9930 Doris St $102,000 REDFORD disability equal opportunity 18617 Doris St $120,000 26136 Joy Rd $75,000 CANTON 14585 Flamingo St $95,000 to use and enjoy a dwelling. However, the court noted that the duty to provide a reasonable accommodation for a resident with . HOMES SOLD/REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS-OAKLAND a disability does not These are the area residential 619 Fox Hills DrN $45,000 FRANKLIN 22855PontiacTrl#8 $21,000 necessarily entail the real estate closings recorded the . 433 Fox Hills Dr S $49,000 31625 Franklin Rd $350,000 22200 Quail Run Cir Unit 5 $110,000 obligation to do everything 61434 Rambling Way $100,000 week of Nov. 14-18, 2011 at the 4578 Kirkcaldy Rd $222,000 30815 Hickory Ln $84,000 possible to accommodate 2444 Loch Creek Way $335,000 LATHRUP VILLAGE 26268 Shumans Way $285,000 Oakland County Register of Deeds that person. The court 4267 Stoneleigh Rd $380,000 26825 Lathrup Blvd $15,000 57950 10 Mile Rd . $165,000 reasoned that although the office. Listed below are cities, ad­ 5380 Wing Lake Rd $338,000 18318 Rainbow Dr $130,000 260 Washington St #280 $47,000 dresses, and sales prices.' 2327 Tilbury PI $400,000 18168 Sunnybrook Ave $89,000 SOUTHFIEL.D association may be liable for COMMERCE TOWNSHIP • MILFORD 27335 Aberdeen St $92,000 failing to provide a resident 5504 Leafwood Dr $161,000 1643 Hidden Pond • $310,000 28546 Lowell CtS $29,000 with a disability a parking 3798 Loch Bend Dr $300,000 16316 Meadowood Rd $72,000 BEVERLY HILLS 730 Milford Glen Dr $213,000 space accommodation, the 3517 Newton Rd $850,000 766 Panorama Dr $82,000 22571 N Bellwood Dr $106,000 member's accommodation 20433 Lincoln Hills Ct $300,000 FARMINGTON „- NOVI ..-,. . 17400 New Hampshire Dr $70,000 16208W,i3MileRd $76,000 request was unreasonable 31432 Lamar Dr $65,000 , 42864 Ashbury Dr $395,000 30065 Northgate Dr $135,000 19534 Waltham Rd $389,000 30245 Pleasant Trl '•' $122,000 because the association \ BIRMINGHAM 22810 Lilac St $23,000 28093 Carlton Way Dr $105,000 31525 MarbleheadRd $129,000 24401 Cavendish Ave W $375,000 28802 Red Leaf Ln $68,000 collected assessment fees 1731 Dorchester Rd $250,000 24062 MerrilynCt $130,000 47539 Cheltenham Dr $520,000 1 Richmond Towne St $43,000 1011 Humphrey Ave $525,000 to maintain the common 34150 State St $168,000 22725 Cortes St $47,000 28475 Tavistock Trl $155,000 517 Lewis St $215,000 areas of the community, 23907 Wesley Dr $92,000 26412 Crestwood Dr $488,000 29074 Tiffany Dr E $41,000 1010 N Glenhurst Dr ' $584,000 including the parking lot, FARMINGTON HILLS ' 26298 Fieldstone Dr $242,000 19700VillaCtE $50,000 1437 Pierce St $414,000 22635 Colgate St • $65,000 24239 Hampton Hill St WHITE LAKE - but since the member 243 Ravine Rd $400,000 $175,000 30779 Country Ridge Cir $260,000 24327 Knollwood St $160,000 didn't make his required 451 Vinewood Ave $326,000 9090 Buckingham St $ 137,000 30070 Fernhill Dr $164,000 44577 Midway Dr $299,000 620 W Frank St $497,000 1109 Castlewood St • $288,000 ' payments for several 39284 Horton Dr $218,000 24695 Nepavine . $534,000 443 Wellesley St $395,000 4344 Coastal Pkwy . $223,000 • months, the association had 35113 Meadow Ln $110,000 22381 Peachtree $70,000 336'Dakota Ln $207,000 ' 2219 Yorkshire Rd . $275,000 31705 Nottingwood St $109,000 a right to revoke his parking BLOOMFIELD HILLS 31074 Seneca Ln $200,000 585 Farnsworth St . $91,000 34731 Pickford Dr $192,000 SOUTH LYON 9041 Gale Rd $42,000 privileges. In that particular 671 Bennington Dr $485,000 26393 Power Rd . $95,000 54465 Brentwood Dr $30,000 123 Lisa Cir $147,000 case, the association also 4090 Justin Ct $120,000 293.07 Regents Pointe $100,000 3900 Oakhills Dr $310,000 228 Brookwood Dr Unit 6 $35,000 8040 Springdale Dr . $115,000 attempted to resolve the 4118WabeekLakeDrS $160,000 29959 Richmond HI $350,000 679 Grand Ct $162,000 100 Union Lake Rd , $36,000 parking issue with the 23636 Springbrook Dr $72,000 205 Maplewood Ct Unit 7 $27,000 2220 Wiggen Ln $250,000 BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP 35267 Stratton Hill Ct $550,000 60609 Mary Ln $260,000 member and accommodate 1645 Dell Rose Dr . $180,000 22684 Tulane Ave $21,000 871 NorchesterSt $123,000 his needs by of f ering a 2960 Eastways Rd $465,000 •33794 vista Dr $125,000 20908 Oak Tree Dr $222,000 • payment plan which was rejected. However, each case is fact intensive and you are best advised to consult with your association REAL ESTATE BRIEFS attorney who presumably , has knowledge of the Fair Investors Free Housing Act. "Mr. Landlord" (Jeffrey Taylor), a . Foreclosure nationally known "Laftdlording Expert" Tours and author, will cover finding quali­ Free Foreclosure Q: Several of our neighbors in our fied prospects, having tenants leave the Tours are 1 p.m. every condominium are concerned about property in move-in condition and how other Sunday. Meeting second-hand smoke that is infiltrating to increase monthly cash flow when fill­ place is Panera Bread our unit. Do you think we have any ing vacancies at the regular meeting of on the southeast cor- recourse?, the Real Estate Investors Association of "\ ner of Middlebelt and A: A tough question since Oakland.on Thursday, March 8, 5:30- 1-96. E-mail Georgia® there may not be a specific 9:30 p.m. at Club Venetian, 29310 John addedvaluerealty.com statute or rule in your . R, north of 12 Mile, Madison Heights. 4 or visit FreeForeclo- condominium that deals with Seminar free to members. $20 nonmem- sureTour.com. this. The cases are somewhat bers. www.REIAofOAKLAND.com; divided about whether (800)747-6742-. On Facebook smoking in a unit where the RE/MAX has smoke permeates another Real Estate Career Seminar launched a new Face- unit constitutes a nuisance. A free Real Estate Career Seminar will HAL GOULD | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER book'page for custom­ It would seem to me that you be held 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, March Docent Linda Smith in the kitchen at a recent home tour. Many ers and the public to would have to have specific 15, at Keller Williams Realty 40600 Ann people are looking for home improvement ideas for this spring. get direct answers for bylaw provisions limiting Arbor Road, Suite 100 Plymouth. For their real estate ques­ smoke inside of the unit more information, contact Lesley Aiello tions from RE/MAX in order to be reasonably at (734) 459-4700 or [email protected]. March 13. Business Management, the experts. The new site is a chance for successful, but that may third course required for this designa­ the public to ASKREMAX and get clear, . or may not be the case BIA courses tion, will be held on Wednesday, March expert answers in real time. depending upon the court Building Industry Association of 14. Each session runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4 Visit www.facebook.com/ASKREMAX. and jurisdiction. You are best. Southeastern Michigan (BIA) will pres­ p.m. at Association Offices, 2075 Walnut advised, if you are a board. ent all three courses needed for Certi­ Lake Road, West Bloomfield. Finance Seminar member, to consult with your fied Aging-in-Place.designation by the Registration for each course is $195 Learn how to finance your purchase association attorney. National Association of Home Builders. per person for BIA members and $225 and rehab projects in and around Detroit. Don Pratt, CAPS, CGB, CGR of CECS of' per person for guests. For registration Hear from an expert in the lending busi­ Robert M. Meisner is a lawyer and Michigan, LLC will be the instructor for information, call (248) 862-1002 or regis­ ness, Trent Dalrymple, who has more . author of Condominium Opera­ all three courses. He will cover the tech­ ter online at www.builders.org. than 25 years of experience. Real estate tion: Getting Started & Staying on nical, business management and custom­ and investment professionals are wel­ the Right Track, second edition, er service skills essential for competing Seminar on Tuesdays come. Seating is limited so call (248) 547- available for $9.95 plus $1 ship­ in this fast growing segment of residen­ A free Reverse Mortgage Seminar 3006, or sign up at www.metro-mi.com. ping/handling. He also wrote tial construction. is 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Colonial These free one-hour seminars will be Condo Living: A Survival Guide CAPS I, Marketing and Communication Mortgage Corp., 33919 Plymouth Road, 6-7 p.m. on the first and third Thursday to Buying, Owning and Selling a Strategies for Aging and Accessibility, • Livonia. No obligation. of the month at Metro Mortgage Condominium, available for $24.95 , will be held on Monday, March 12. CAPS Learn about reverse mortgages. RSVP Investments, 26711 Woodward Ave., Suite plus $5 shipping/ handling. Call J ' II, Design/Build Solutions for Aging and with Larry Brady at (800) 260-5484, Ext. 301, Huntington Woods. (248) 644-4433 or visit bmeisner® Accessibility, will be held on Tuesday, 33. . meisner-associates.com. This column shouldn't be construed as legal advice. 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